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Shamator town leaders appealed to maintain peace

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‘nagaland’s water challenges need immediate attention’ WRC brings out draft Nagaland Water Policy and asks for feedbacks

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and outline policy initiatives that improve water reDimapur | January 27 source planning and manThe Water Resource Com- agement in the state. mittee, Government of Nagaland has brought out a A six pronged strategy It brought out a six draft Nagaland Water Policy to address existing and fu- pronged strategy to address ture needs encompassing concerns, challenges and a long term water resource ensure water security for management programme the people of the state. This includes giving a broad and for Nagaland state.

The draft policy has uniform policy direction been produced by the Wa- to all state water manageter Resource Policy, Gov- ment institutions for creernment of Nagaland, with ating an enabling environsupport from the Climate ment and achieving policy Change Adaptation-North objectives, especially equiEastern Region (CCA- table and sustainable water NER) project of the Ger- resource management.

Second, the draft said man Development Co-opthat the state aims to reeration (GIZ).

Agriculture Production structure the roles and reCommissioner & Conve- lationship between instinor, Water Resource Com- tutions involved in water mittee, T. Imkonglemba resources management to Ao informed that the draft improve their co-ordinais available online for pub- tion and harmonize oplic viewing and appealed erations. This is also aimed for the public, concerned at strengthening and emNGOs/CBOs and academi- powering local as well as cians of Nagaland to study state level institutions tothe draft and give their wards achieving their full feedback for making the participation in water repolicy document a “mean- source management.

Thirdly, to ensure basin ingful one.”

The draft outlined level planning, the state is the various water related asked to create an instituconcerns and challenges tional structure at the babrought about by fragment- sin level or rework existing ed water management institutional arrangements through a variety of institu- to create basin level institutions at the state level with tional regime that will cooverlapping mandates. ordinate with village level These challenges, it stated, institutions on integrated need immediate attention. water management.

Further the draft policy The objective of the policy, it stated is to cre- proposes that the state priate an “integrated vision, oritize enhancing scienpolicy and institutional tific planning, adaptation framework,” that takes measures and organized cognizance of the existing ground level implementawater scenario in the state tion. In addition the state

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ACAUT questions Nagaland Police

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DimaPur, JaNuary 27 (mexN): The Against Corruption and Unabated Taxation (ACAUT) Nagaland today questioned whether the Ministry of Home Affairs directive to the state government to form ‘anti-extortion cells’ and ‘quick response teams’ in all the districts of the state have been carried out. A press note from the ACAUT informed that the DGP, Nagaland had issued an office memorandum on September 14, 2015 directing the SPs/ Commissioner of the districts to set up both the AECs and QRTs at the earliest. Stating that “none of the district police establishments have publicly announced the setting up of the two cells,” the ACAUT asked the PHQ to clarify whether the DGP’s memo has being implemented in letter and spirit. “And if yes, why the secrecy when the very first thing it should have done is to publicly announce the formation of the two bodies,” the ACAUT questioned.

‘General Principles of Nagaland State Water Policy’

A Naga boy fetches water from a well in the outskirt of Mokokchung district. A draft Nagaland Water Policy has been brought out by the Water Resource Committee, Government of Nagaland to address water challegnes faced by the state. Photo Caisii Mao

also has the responsibility to ensure that water and land use planning is synergized with the unique agricultural context of Nagaland. Any policy development, the draft said, has to take view of capacity enhancement for land use planning as a necessary measure.

And finally, the state will enact a comprehensive state water law (Acts, Rules and Regulations) and enabling rules to give effect to the above mentioned strategies in a time bound manner. The intended wa-

ter legislation, it stated, will aim at complementing the role of village councils in managing land and water resources in the state.

Implementation roadmap Outlining the implementation roadmap of the policy, it proposed tapping village level governance for water management and conservation. It called for involvement of village councils to be involved in various aspects of planning, design, development and management aspects.

It suggested imple-

mentation of a ‘polluter pays principle,’ where water users associations will monitor water bodies and penalties are imposed on polluters as per the village council decision based on customary sanction or decision taken by an assembly of the people affected.

In this regard, the draft called for negotiations, mediation and conciliation within the existing customary justice dispensation mechanism to be used for settlement of water related disputes. A village level conflict resolution mecha-

nism, it stated would resolve, prevent and minimize the possibility of any conflict arising between or among different users.

Meanwhile, it also outlined community monitoring and performance audit of water resource projects.

The draft proposed private sector participation primarily in urban water supply sector. However, it cautioned that such private sector investment should be open to public scrutiny based on transparency, accountability and clearance by village level institutions

• Recognizing the fundamental right to water for drinking, sanitation and domestic use • Principle of equity and social justice and sustainable utilization • Joint public trusteeship of water resources • Recognition of community right to water resources • Integrated planning • Village ecosystem governance • Transparency, accountability and good governance • Coherent framework for water and land use planning • Restoration and rejuvenation of water ecosystems • Protecting river basins and sub basins

whose water resources are sourced.

It also called for training of stakeholders and volunteers to asses water and soil condition in the villages and report to designated river basin agencies, while emphasizing on capacity building for technological interventions at the village level.

Regarding, financing of projects and service charges, the draft called for the state water law to provide a clear legal and administrative roadmap, with the State Finance Commission empowered to fix tariffs for

different uses of water.

It then said that a comprehensive flood management and river zoning strategy will be formulated in coordination with state and national disaster management authority.

The draft also called for the creation of water reserves, comprising of basic human needs reserve and ecological reserve. The reservation of water for these two components, it stated, would be granted precedence in water allocation and abstraction. This is to be done, in consultation with village level institutions.

Further, it proposed that a Nagaland State Water Resources Council be set up, headed by the Chief Minister.

The draft then called for looking at water resources from a regional interdependence prism and transboundary water cooperation. This, it stated would be beneficial especially in the unique context of the NE region where water resources of all six states are shared water resources.

It was further informed that the final state water policy, when implemented, would be revised every ten years or earlier depending on the changes observed in the state water scenario by the stakeholder communities and agencies.

The draft is available for public viewing at www. phedngl.nic.in; www.agricoop.nic.in and www. nagaland.gov.in/portal/ stateportal/NotificationsAndAlerts/CirculationNotifications.

India ranks 76th out of 168 in global corruption index 2.6 billion people live in New Delhi, JaNuary 27 (iaNS): India showed improvement in public perceptions of corruption last year, global watchdog Transparency International (TI) said in its annual report published on Wednesday that showed graft remains pervasive worldwide.

India was placed at 76th position out of 168 countries with a score of 38 out of a possible 100 in Transparency International’s Corruption Perceptions Index 2015, improving from its position of 85 and 94 in 2014 and 2013, respectively.

The watchdog uses data from

institutions including the World Bank, the African Development Bank and business school IMD to compile the perceptions of the scale of public sector corruption.

The index grades a country on a scale of zero to 100, the latter being the least corrupt.

Denmark remained at the top of the index, a closely watched global barometer, for the second consecutive year as the country perceived as least corrupt. It scored 91 points, while North Korea and Somalia remained at the bottom with unchanged scores of 8.

The US rose one spot this year to 16th place with a score of 76,

tying with Austria. The UK rose three spots to place 10th, with a score of 81 that tied it with Germany and Luxembourg. The other top spots, from second to ninth, were occupied by Finland, Sweden, New Zealand, Netherlands, Norway, Switzerland, Singapore and Canada. Brazil and Turkey were among nations that tumbled the most amid an ongoing scandal at state oil company Petroleo Brasileiro SA and Turkish president Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s expanded bid to shore up power.

Brazil slid to 76th place, sharing its position with India, down from 69th last year. Turkey fell

two spots to 66th, continuing its descent from 53rd place in 2013.

“Corruption can be beaten if we work together,” Jose Ugaz, the chairman of Berlin-based Transparency International, said in an e-mailed statement. “To stamp out the abuse of power, bribery and shed light on secret deals, citizens must together tell their governments they have had enough.”

Transparency’s ranking, a composite index that draws from 12 surveys to rank nations around the globe, has become a benchmark gauge of perceptions of corruption and is used by analysts and investors.

Apex Ao bodies censure GoI’s move to promote Nagamese mOKOKchuNg, JaNuary 27 (mexN): Joining in the debate about the purported plan of the Government of India to promote the pidgin – Nagamese – as the official language of Nagaland, three apex organizations of the Ao community today strongly censured the GoI’s move and hoped that the Government of India would respect the sentiments of the Naga people, and refrain from such a move, which would have longterm effect on Naga society.

The three apex organizations – Ao Senden, Watsu Mungdang and Ao Students’ Conference (AKM) – in a press release today, while expressing surprise and bafflement, declared support towards the Naga Students’ Federation’s stand and the supporting views expressed by different intellectuals on this issue.

While acknowledging the ongoing discussion and debate, the three apex Ao organizations asserted that Nagamese is a pidgin which has no proper grammar or vocabulary, and evolved out of necessity to facilitate trade and

commerce between the plains people and the Nagas. “…plans to promote the pidgin (Nagamese) which has no clear cut grammar or vocabulary as the official language of Nagaland is totally unbelievable, if not insulting to the Naga people as a whole,” it stated.

Highlighting the development of the Ao language, the release stated that the Ao Senden Literature Board (ASLB), under the aegis of the Ao Senden and also the active support and cooperation of the Watsu Mungdang and the AKM, had been working to promote the Ao language among native Ao speakers. It stated that Ao Senden has made notable achievement through annual regular Ao subject examination, and awarding of degrees to Ao language scholars.

It also pointed out that vernacular Naga languages figures in the list of endangered languages around the world. In this regard, the release pointed out that Ao Senden has directed all the schools under Mokokchung

district jurisdiction to incorporate Ao language as a subject in the school academic curriculum.

“As such, the Government of India’s move to promote Nagamese is nothing short of curtailing the noble initiative of the Ao Senden in promoting the vernacular language,” the release stated.

Moreover, the release claimed that “so long as the school textbooks are written in English, and so long as the Roman script is used for writing the different languages, English should be the official language of the state of Nagaland.”

“Promoting another language, especially a pidgin language like Nagamese, would not only be against the intellectual interests of the Naga people, the intellectuals and the students; but also against the rich cultural heritage of the Naga people especially with regard to vernacular language,” it maintained.

Nonetheless, the three organizations acknowledged the importance or the usage of Nagamese in the everyday life of the Naga society and added that

the pidgin – Nagamese – cannot be ignored in Naga society as an effective means of communication among the people.

However, they said that promoting Nagamese as the official language would be “the nemesis of the vernacular languages which are struggling to make a foothold in Naga society after many years through relentless efforts and contributions by Naga writers and intellectuals”.

The three Ao organizations asked “all likeminded apex tribal organizations, the intellectuals and also the Government of Nagaland to strongly appeal the Government of India against the purported move to replace English as the official language”.

Expressing hope that the Government of India would respect the sentiments of the people, the release indicated that such a move to promote Nagamese as the official language would have adverse long-term effect on the intellectual, the Naga culture and tradition, and the development of vernacular languages in the society”.

nations without freedoms

New yOrK, JaNuary 27 (ThOmSON reuTerS FOuNDaTiON): More than a third of the world’s population, or 2.6 billion people, live in nations and territories gripped by repression, corruption and human rights abuses, with the worst being Syria, Tibet and Somalia, an advocacy group said on Wednesday.

The year 2015 - shaped by mass migration, crackdowns on dissent, xenophobia and terror attacks - marked the 10th straight year of decline in global freedom, according to an annual report by the Washington-based Freedom House.

Worldwide, 86 nations and territories were designated free based on their political rights and civil liberties, 50 were deemed not free, and 59 were partly free, it said.

The bulk of those deemed unfree were in the Middle East and North Africa, where 85 percent of the population lives with repression; sub-Saharan Africa where 20 regimes earned the not free ranking; and Eurasia, where no country was listed as free.

The report singled out the United States - while free - as slipping, citing “a disturbing increase in the role of private money in election campaigns,” legislative gridlock, a lack of openness in government, racial discrimination and a dysfunctional criminal justice system.

Freedom declined in 72 countries in 2015, the most

since the 10-year slide began. There were gains in 43 countries, with upward trends in Burkina Faso, Myanmar, Nigeria and Sri Lanka, which all held elections.

The slowdown in the Chinese economy and lower commodity prices took a toll, said Arch Puddington, vice president for research at Freedom House and coauthor of the report.

“In many countries with authoritarian governments, the drop in revenues from falling commodity prices led dictators to redouble political repression at home and lash out at perceived foreign enemies,” Puddington said in a statement.

“Democratic countries came under strain from terrorist attacks and unprecedented numbers of refugees - problems emanating from regional conflicts such as the Syrian civil war.”

Notable for the year was a lack of progress for women, the report said.

Citing Saudi Arabian women participating in elections and an end to adultery as a crime in South Korea, it said: “The very limited steps that were hailed as victories... demonstrated just how low the bar has gotten in evaluating progress toward gender equality.”

Rounding out the dozen nations and territories with the worst scores were North Korea, Uzbekistan, Eritrea, Turkmenistan, Western Sahara, Sudan, Central African Republic, Equatorial Guinea and Saudi Arabia.

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Union Minister apprised on ongoing Shamator town leaders construction of New High Court Complex appealed to maintain peace

Dimapur, January 27 (mExn): The Parliamentary Secretary of Nagaland for Law and Justice, Er Picto Shohe called on the Union Minister for Law and Justice at his Resident office New Delhi on January 22 and discussed about the ongoing construction of New High Court Complex at Kohima.

During the meeting, the Parliamentary Secretary highlighted the Departmental activities in the state. He pointed out that proper court building and staff quarters are needed in all the 11 (eleven Districts) in the State of Nagaland. The Parliamentary Secretary appealed to the Union Minister to look into the proposal which was submitted in the ministry and to sanction funds for construction of High Court and District Courts and various Central Schemes in the state at the earliest.

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Parliamentary Secretary Er Picto Shohe during the meeting with the Union Minister for Law and Justice held at New Delhi.

The Union Minister of Law and Justice, DV Sadananda Gowda, patiently heard the requests of the Parliamentary Secretary and assured that the proposals would be duly considered and, he would personally ap-

praise the matter to the Union Finance Minister for sanction and provide special/funding provision for the State of Nagaland.

The Union Minister further assured to extend all possible assistance from his Ministry. Er. Picto

Shohe, also extended invitation to the Union Minister of Law and Justice to visit the State.

This was stated in a press release issued by Mughalu, PA to Parliamentary Secretary Law and Justice, Nagaland.

The Public Forum Shamator Town (PFST), GBs, public leaders and NGOs convened an emergency meeting at the private residence of Parliamentary Secretary for Municipal Affairs, and Economics & Statistics, R Tohanba, at Shamator town on January 26.

Addressing the meeting, the Parliamentary Secretary said the recent incidents in Shamator town and adjacent areas including the bomb blast and exchange of fire as unfortunate and to be condemned by all sections of people.

Tohanba appealed the leaders of Shamator town including PFST to maintain peace and harmony.

He said Shamator town being the administrative headquarter has lots of scope for development,

Parliamentary Secretary for Municipal Affairs, and Economics & Statistics, R Tohanba, along with public leaders of Shamator town after an emergency meeting on January 26. (Morung Photo)

expansion and upgradation. But for any kind of development, peace is a pre-requisite and further appealed the gathering to initiate cooperation among neighbouring villages to speed up development in the sub-division.

After thorough deliberations, the members present in the meeting unanimously resolved to endorse the administration to call neighbouring villages at Shamator town to discuss on various developmental programmes.

The house also resolved that during the negotiation period of the administration with neighbouring villages, the public of Shamator would extend full cooperation to the district administration and state government.

Khezhakeno Youth Organization general session held Taxi counter inaugurated at Khuzama

Kohima, January 27 (mExn): The Khezhakeno Youth Organization (KYO) held its 32nd general session on January 22 last with parliamentary secretary for soil & water conservation Pukhayi Sumi as the chief guest.

Speaking on the occasion, Pukhayi said that Khezhakeno is an ancestral home of the Nagas, adding that most of the major tribes have migrated from this village.

Quoting “Well begin is half done,” he called upon the youth to be God fearing and be a responsible person of the society.

He also urged upon the youth to stay united and be the torch bearer of the society as Khezhakeno being the ancestral home of the Nagas and set a good example to others.

Parliamentary secretary for soil & water conservation Pukhayi Sumi, advisor treasuries & accounts Dr. T.M. Lotha and parliamentary secretary for planning & coordination, evaluation, monitoring cell and taxes Neiba Kronu and others during the 32nd general session of Khezhakeno Youth Organization (KYO) on January 22.

He also exhorted the youth and the villagers to elect God fearing people as their representative to the state assembly.

Advisor treasuries & accounts Dr. T.M. Lotha while touching on unemployment problem, said that the government cannot

accommodate the whole educated youth in the government sector.

In this, he called upon the youth to focus in private

sector like tourism as Khezhakeno possess immense potential in such sector.

Also speaking on the occasion, parliamentary secretary for planning & coordination, evaluation, monitoring cell and taxes Neiba Kronu said that Khezhakeno is one of the most visited places in Nagaland because of its historical importance and eco-tourism.

In this, he asked the village to make the best use of its potentialities to boost the economy of the village.

Khezhakeno Village Council chairman S. Kepfiilhou also spoke on the occasion while M. Kodonyi Sono pronounced an act of blessing.

Earlier, KYO president L. Viengolo Koza delivered presidential address while vote of thanks was proposed by Neikodo Chikha.

DC Kohima Rovilato Mor inaugurates South point terminal (taxi counter) at Khuzama on January 27. (DIPR Photo)

Kohima, January 27 (Dipr): Deputy Commissioner Kohima, Rovilato Mor on January 27, inaugurated South Point Terminal (Taxi Counter) at Khuzama Village near police check gate.

In a simple junction held at the new site, Rovilato said

he is happy to inaugurate a taxi counter near the inter state boundary and called upon the village leaders and ANTA members to play important roles and responsibilities in maintaining and running the booth which will reflect the image of the village and the State. He also

adviced the organizing committee to submit a representation addressed to the Regional Transport Officer, so that the Department will issue/give proper guidelines & regulations. He also said that through this project villagers will generate more income provided proper developments like hotels, proper toilets, rest houses, waiting sheds are taken up. He also said that Khuzama village is the village gate of the State.

The programme was claimed by Vimeziho, President KYO, Vizosul, President KMC. Special songs were presented by Tsaholw group and short speech was given by ADC planning & Co-ordination, Ketoho Luho.

Vikesano Rosaline Punyu Kohima College accords farewell to Zetso Sakhrie gets Ph.D in marine sciences

Zetso Sakhrie, vice principal of Kohima College Kohima speaking at the farewell service on January 27. (Morung Photo) Our Correspondent Kohima | January 27

The Kohima College Kohima (KCK) today accorded farewell to Associate Professor Zetso Sakhrie, vice principal of Kohima College who retired recently on superannuation.

A grand farewell programme was organized by Kohima College Teachers Association at the college premises.

Zetso, an English Associate Professor said she joined the college in 1981 and in 35 years of service to the college she served

as vice principal for five years. She thanked all the teachers, non-teaching staff, past and present students for very supportive and cooperative ever since she joined the college. She wishes the college to progress higher and higher.

She also appreciated Dr. Shürhozelie Liezietsu who was instrumental for government to take over the college. She acknowledged state government for taking over Kohima College since 2006 and given many facilities to the college.

KCK principal, Dr. Watijunshi lauded Zetso’s

dedication, sincerity and contribution to the college. He wishes her a long healthy and retiring prosperous life.

On behalf of Kohima college teachers association, Mhalezolie Kire, President of KCTA extended gratitude to retiring Vice Principal, Zetso Sakhrie for rendering tireless service to the college. He also said “Her contribution to the upliftment of the College is deserved to be appreciated in the highest regard. In recognition to her dedicated service in teaching College awarded her with “the Best Teacher Award 2010.”

Short speeches were delivered by Yanger, Ministerial Staff and General Secretary of Kohima College Students Union on behalf of the students.

The programme was chaired by Ameu Kire, Associate Professor, and invocation prayer by Lily, Asst. Professor, while a special song was presented by Evangelical Union, KCK and thanksgiving prayer by Dr. B. Khing, Asso. Professor.

Kohima, January 27 (mExn): Vikesano Rosaline Punyu, has been awarded Doctorate of Philosophy in Marine Sciences on completion of her Ph.D. viva voce examination held on 21st April 2015 at the Department of Marine Sciences, Goa University.

Her research was conducted at the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research laboratorythe National Institute of Oceanography, Goa The title of her thesis is “Palaeoproductivity Reconstruction For The Northern Indian Ocean Utilizing Lipid Biomakers” under the Guidance of Dr. V.K. Banakar, Chief Scientist, National Institute of Oceanography.

Scientist, Dr. V.K. Banakar has certified the thesis to be “an original contribution and the same has not been submitted on any previous occasion.” The present study is the first comprehensive work of its kind from the area mentioned in India. Dr. Banakar has further testified the unique achievement of Dr. Vikesano Rosaline Punyu that

the thesis “is based on original ideas carried out by her under my supervision. The thesis or any part of it has not been previously submitted for any other degree or diploma in any university or institution.” It has been rated EXCELLENT by the anonymous reviewer.

Dr. Vikesano Rosaline Punyu’s extraordinary dissertation is probably the first thesis in India on palaeoclimate studies based on organic proxies, the study of the field being in its infancy in India. It is a focused study of the applications of organic geochemical proxies in oceanic palaeoproductivity reconstruction during the last 33,000 years.

Her finding in laymen’s language is that the rise in marine productivity coincided with the increase in global ice volume (the Last Glacial Maximum or more commonly, the last Ice Age).

This would imply a strong possible link of marine phytoplanktons in absorbing carbon dioxide (CO2) from the atmosphere and storing it in the ocean. This is the first study indicating the role of the tropical oceans

in regulating global atmospheric CO2.

Her study has been conducted from deep sea sediment cores collected at a water depth ranging from 2000 m to over 3000 m below the sea level. The samples were collected onboard research vessels A.A. Siddorenko and Akademic Boris Petrov.

The Captain of the ship certified Vikesano Rosaline Punyu’s feat as follows: “This certificate is issued to seafarer of the Earth Indian R. Punyu that she was in sailing on ship “Akademik Boris Petrov” has intercepted Indian Ocean from a north to south and back.

This seafarer doubly has intercepted line, dividing Earth into halves and called as EQUATOR. Having experienced all strong storms and sorrows out on her fate, she is worthy, and abiding, marine tradition, has returned tribute to Ocean and has rendered me, Neptune, respect, in what I testify.”

Dr. (Miss) Vikesano Rosaline Punyü hails from Khonoma village. She is the daughter of Rüükholie Punyü and Ahuno Punyü.

Medical Officer Office inaugurated at Peren

pErEn, January 27 (Dipr): Commissioner & Secretary Health & Family Welfare, M. Patton IAS inaugurated the MO office at Peren Headquarter on 27th January 2016. After unveiling the monolith M.Patton addressed the gathering where he stressed on the importance of Medical Department stating that we should not perform for the sake of performance as we deal human lives. He also said that with the inaugural of the new office building we should also renew our commitment for the people. It is not only for the department but for the whole people of the district so everything should be utilised and taken good care for the

Commissioner & Secretary M. Patton IAS with other officials after the inauguration of the Medical Officer Office at Peren Headquarter held on January 27. (DIPR Photo)

best interest of the people.

DC Peren, Peter Lichamo in his short speech congratulated the CMO and the Department and also said that sincere officer in this transitional period is really an asset to the district. He expressed happiness that another building coming up here means another department

functioning very actively.

Principal Director, H&FW, Dr. Nandira Changkija who also spoke on the occasion urged the people to take care of the property to serve the public in the best way. We need understanding, co-ordination & co-operation for the benefit of all, she said while re-

ferring to many land owner problems in the State.

The programme was chaired by Dr. Ngangshimeren, CMO Peren and dedicatory prayer by Namregong, Pastor New Peren Village. A brief report was given by Dr Khriezetuo, Deputy Director, NHM. Vote of thanks was delivered by Dr. Tiala Longkumer, Deputy CMO Peren.

The chief guest was accompanied by Dr M. Kithan Director. Dr John Seyieuisa Additional Director, Dr Tsen Thungo Joint Director and Dr Puse Liegiese Deputy Director. After the function the chief guest left for Old Peren town to inaugurate X-ray machine at District Hospital Peren.

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PR in Arunachal comes under SC scrutiny

New Delhi, JaNuary 27 (PTi): The imposition of Presidents rule in crisis-hit Arunachal Pradesh today came under the scanner of the Supreme Court which sought the report of Governor Jyoti Prasad Rajkhowa recommending central rule in the state, saying "it is too serious a matter".

The remark by a fivejudge bench headed by Justice J S Khehar came when Attorney General Mukul Rohatgi raised a preliminary objection contending that the notification on promulgation of Presidents rule has not been challenged in the fresh plea.

The bench asked the Attorney General not to raise "technical objections" when he persisted with his plea arguing that "rules are rules" and they apply equally to all.

It posted the matter for February one ask-

ing the Governor and the Ministry of Home Affairs to file responses by Friday on petitions filed by Congress leaders including the plea of Rajesh Tacho, Chief Whip of Congress Legislature party in the state assembly which is now kept under suspended animation.

The bench allowed the petitioners to amend their plea by Friday.

When Additional Solicitor General Satpal Jain, appearing for the Governor, sought to maintain secrecy of the report and the recommendation for the Presidents rule, the bench said, "He will only mention the date of report recommending Presidents rule to opposite parties during the course of the day."

However, the bench for its own perusal sought in a sealed cover the report and recommenda-

Ensure law and order: Arunachal governor to officials Tuki sure of proving majority

iTaNagar, JaNuary 27 (iaNS): After taking over the reins in Arunachal Pradesh which has been put under President's Rule, Governor J.P. Rajkhowa has directed officials to ensure that there is no law and order problem in the state, an official said here on Wednesday.

On Tuesday night, the governor chaired a high-level meeting with senior officials, including Chief Secretary Ramesh Negi, and reviewed the overall law and order situation after President Pranab Mukherjee gave his assent to the union cabinet's recommendation for President's Rule in the northeastern state. "The governor adtion on imposition of the Presidents rule.

"Unless we get the grounds for recommending the Presidents rule, we cannot proceed. If grounds are not same in the proclamation then

vised the officers to ensure that there is no law and order and security problem in the state and laws must be enforced in letter and spirit for safeguarding the interest of the common people," Raj Bhavan spokesperson Atum Potom said.

President Mukherjee on Tuesday approved the union cabinet's recommendation to impose central rule in Arunachal Pradesh and keep the assembly in suspended animation. Rajkhowa directed the chief secretary to issue a circular to all departments and offices to maintain utmost transparency in decisionmaking and execution of various work and to take firm action against

it is totally a different ball game," the bench, also comprising justices Dipak Misra, M B Lokur, P C Ghose and N V Ramana, said during the hearing.

The bench was also of the view that no interim

corruption. "Good governance and corruption-free administration must be ensured under President's Rule, as expected by the people of Arunachal Pradesh," Rajkhowa was quoted as saying.

On financial matters, the governor advised the officers to give priority to payment of salaries and allowances to government employees and pension to retirees. He stressed the need to ensure that the development process did not suffer.

Rajkhowa assured the officers that he would take up any financial issues or other matters pending with the central government to expedite development in the state.

order can be obtained unless the parties see the grounds for proclamation for Presidents rule.

A battery of senior lawyers including Fali S Nariman, Kapil Sibal, Rajeev Dhawan and Vivek Tankha

opposed the plea of governor seeking to maintain secrecy of his report and recommendation, saying that larger bench of more than five judges have alreadey laid down the proposition on this aspect.

Imphal encounter: 6 years later, cop admits to killing in ‘fake encounter’ ‘yes, i shot him dead, he was Centre promises to look into alleged fake encounter unarmed, officer told me to’ New Delhi, JaNuary 27 (PTi): The edly confessed that he shot 22-year-old Imphal, January 27 (The IndIan express): In a startling admission, the first since his suspension over an alleged fake encounter in Imphal more than six years ago, Thounaojam Herojit Singh, a Manipur Police head constable and a gallantry award recipient, has said he shot 22-year-old Chungkham Sanjit Meitei, a suspected member of the insurgent group People’s Liberation Army (PLA), who was “not armed” when he was killed in July 2009.

“Yes, I shot him. I shot Sanjit Meitei. No, he w as not armed,’’ 35-year-old Herojit Singh told The Indian Express. “I felt no remorse, no sympathy after I killed Sanjit. I felt nothing.

It was an order and I had to simply carry it out.”

Herojit Singh alleged he was told by then Additional SP, Imphal West, Dr Akoijam Jhalajhit — he is now SP of the same district — to “finish him off”. When The Indian Express sought his comments on Herojit Singh’s claims, Jhalajhit sent a phone text message: “Regarding the matter I will issue a statement.’’

Manipur Director General of Police L M Khaute, Home Minister G Gaikhangam and Chief Minister Okram Ibobi Singh were not available for comment despite repeated attempts.

Asked why was he admitting to the killing now,

Herojit Singh said: “Last month, when I was returning from a court hearing in the same matter, I was waylaid by a group of police commandos from my own police station. They took me to my own PS, the Imphal West police station, and kept me there for five-six hours. They kept asking me about my movements and what I had been doing. I am no longer safe. I am scared for my life… I no longer have faith in the system,” The “confession” by Herojit Singh, who is one of the nine accused policemen in the case being probed by the CBI, contradicts the Manipur Police account submitted in court and to the CBI. The case was transferred to the CBI in 2010.

Sanjit’s mother Chungkham Taratombi, who lodged an FIR, had also petitioned the Gauhati High Court in 2009.

The incident was highlighted in a Tehelka magazine report which also published photographs that showed Sanjit being taken to the Maimu Pharmacy — near Gambhir Singh Arcade on the busy BT Road in Imphal — on July 23, 2009, and his body being brought out a little while later. Thokchom Rabina, a pregnant woman who was a bystander, also died in the firing.

The official Manipur Police version stated: “On 23.7.2009 at 10.30

Claim over Sanjit Meitei killing rejected Our Correspondent Imphal | January 27

The claim by Manipur Police cop Th Herojit Singh that he killed a suspected PLA cadre Sanjit Meitei on the orders of the then Additional Superintendent of Police Dr AK Jhalajit in a fake encounter in Imphal in 2009 has taken a new turn.

Now Superintendent of Police, Imphal West Police, Dr AK Jhalajit Singh today denied allegations that he ordered police head constable Th Herojit Singh to ‘finish off’ 27-year-old Chungkham Sanjit Meitei.

According to reports which were published in both national and local media, Herojit had confessed that he killed Sanjit in a fake encounter on Dr Jhalajit’s orders.

Dr Jhalajit in a press clarification said the case was investigated thoroughly by Central agency CBI and trial of the case is now going on in the court of Sessions Judge, Imphal West. “The matter being subjudice, I will not make further statement.”

An FIR was registered against some personnel of Manipur Police Com-

mando on January 16, 2010 in connection with the killing of Sanjit Meitei after the Gauhati High Court, Imphal Branch passed an order on August 25, 2009 to treat the writ petition filed by Ch Taratombi Devi over the killing of her son.

The CBI registered a case in this connection in February 2010.

The CBI report said, a witness, Taratombi in her complaint alleged that her son was apprehended by personnel of Manipur Police Commando from BT Road at 10.45 am on July 23, 2009 and taken to Maimu Pharmacy and was shot dead by pumping several bullets, and thus the Manipur Police Commando murdered her son arbitrarily.

The Tehelka magazine captured and published the shootout that happened in the heart of Imphal, that show the moments before, during and after the ‘encounter killing’ of Sanjit Meitei.

The photos captured by the magazine showed Sanjit being surrendered himself to the police commandos before he was killed.

Centre today promised to look into the purported confession of a Manipur police commando that he had killed in cold blood an unarmed suspected insurgent in 2009 in an alleged fake encounter that had sparked widespread outrage in the northeast state.

"I will get the information and then I can comment...Then we will look into it," Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh, who is on a visit to Kerala, said in Thiruvananthapuram. Manipur police head constable Thounaojam Herojit Singh had report-

am, while police party was conducting frisking and checking near Samu Makhong, below the flyover, one unknown youth, when stopped for frisking, whipped out a small firearm and fired towards the police party and fled to-

Chungkham Sanjit Meitei, a suspected member of the insurgent group People’s Liberation Army (PLA), in a busy market area in Imphal on July 23, 2009.

Union Minister of State for Home Kiren Rijiju said the Centre has taken "cognisance" of the said reports on the purported confession.

"I was little disturbed to see this news and confession which has been reported.

We have taken cognisance of this revelation and necessary steps will be taken," Rijiju said.

wards the east of BT Road.

Due to the firing, one woman was hit on her head and succumbed at the spot. The police party chased the armed youth. The youth again fired towards them and towards public indiscriminately and in retalia-

tion the police party fired some rounds in the air and chased the youth.”

“The youth ran inside Maimu Pharmacy. The police party surrounded the whole complex and entered the pharmacy under the command of In-

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"He didn’t have any arms (weapons) on him. Just the mobile phone we had found earlier,” he said.

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Apple sees first sales dip in more than a decade San FrancISco, January 27 (ThomSon reuTerS): Apple Inc forecast its first revenue drop in 13 years and reported the slowest-ever increase in iPhone shipments as the critical Chinese market showed signs of weakening, suggesting the technology company’s period of exponential growth may be ending.

The slowdown comes as Wall Street analysts worry the company does not have another blockbuster product to replace the iPhone. Apple does not report Watch sales, but it does not appear to have the makings of being a hit on the same level as the iPhone a year after launch.

And while the company is reportedly working on a car, what it plans to do in that area and when are still unclear.

The company’s shares, which have fallen 5 per cent this year, bounced around in after-hours trading and were down more than 2.6 per cent.

“It’s disappointing to see them miss on an al-

With China weakening, Apple turns to India San FrancISco, January 27 (reuTerS): As red-hot sales in China show signs of cooling, Apple Inc executives are touting India’s growing appetite for iPhones.

In an earnings call in which the company reported meager iPhone growth and forecast its first revenue drop in 13 years, the Indian market stood out as a rare bright spot for Apple.

Sales of the company’s flagship smartphone climbed 76 percent in the country from the year-ago quarter, Apple Chief Financial Officer Luca Maestri said on the call.

And Apple CEO Tim Cook suggested more growth is on the horizon, noting the median age in India is just 27.

“I see the demographics there also being incredibly great for a consumer brand, and for people that really want the best product,” Cook said. “We have been putting ready downward adjusted sales number and the fact is that with their iPhone growth slowing what was needed was a product to be excited about,” said J.J. Kinahan, chief strategist at

increasingly more energy in India.”

Growth in India is a tantalizing prospect as Apple grapples with the economic downturn in China, its second largest market. While revenue in Greater China rose 14 percent in the last quarter, Apple is beginning to see a shift in the economy, particularly in Hong Kong, Maestri told Reuters in an interview.

India cannot immediately offset Apple’s woes in China, said analyst Neil Shah of Counterpoint Technology Market Research. The company averaged only about 450,000 smartphone shipments per quarter in India in 2015, compared with more than 15 million per quarter in China, Shah said.

What’s more, nearly 70 percent of smartphones sell for less than $150, leaving just a sliver of the market for Apple’s high-end phones. The company’s smartphone market share stands at less

TD Ameritrade. “Pressure on the shares will continue without a well-defined plan to grow sales or a new product.”

The company said on Tuesday it sold 74.8 mil-

than 2 percent, Shah said.

But the Indian market seems to be turning in Apple’s favor. With 4G coverage spreading, Indian consumers will likely be more open to investing in smartphones, Shah said.

Young consumers are already willing to spend heavily on the device at the center of their digital lives. As in China, Apple products are coveted status symbols.

“The love for the iPhone is there,” said Carolina Milanesi, chief of research and head of U.S. business at Kantar Worldpanel ComTech, a consumer research firm.

Apple’s next task is expanding distribution in India, where its products are sold through thirdparty resellers. The company has filed an application with the Department of Industrial Policy and Promotion to open its own stores, an Indian official told Reuters earlier this month.

lion iPhones in its fiscal first quarter, ended Dec. 26, the first full quarter of sales of the iPhone 6S and 6S Plus. The 0.4 per cent growth in shipments was the lowest since the prod-

uct was launched in 2007.

IPhone sales were expected to fall for the current quarter compared with the same quarter last year, Chief Executive Officer Tim Cook said on a conference

call with analysts.

But suggesting there is still room for growth, 60 per cent of people who had an iPhone prior to the launch of the iPhone 6 have yet to upgrade to an iPhone 6 or 6S, Cook said.

And iPhones remain popular with American consumers. According to a Reuters/Ipsos poll, 86 per cent of iPhone owners were somewhat or very likely to buy another iPhone.

Of those likely to buy a phone, 15 per cent are currently looking to upgrade and 17 per cent will when the next iPhone is released. The January poll had a credibility interval of 2.0 percentage points.

While revenue in Greater China rose 14 per cent in the last quarter, Apple is beginning to see a shift in the economy, particularly in Hong Kong, Apple Chief Financial Officer Luca Maestri told Reuters in an interview.

“As we move into the March quarter it’s becoming more apparent that there are some signs of

economic softness,” Maestri said. “We are starting to see something that we have not seen before.”

Apple forecast second-quarter revenue of $50 billion to $53 billion, below analysts’ average forecast of $55.5 billion. In the same quarter last year Apple reported revenue of $58 billion.

Apple’s guidance for the March quarter implies iPhone sales of 50 million to 52 million units in the March quarter, which would mark the company’s first-ever decline in sales of the gadget, said analyst Daniel Ives of FBR Capital Markets & Co. In the same quarter last year Apple sold 61.2 million iPhones.

The company reported revenue of $18.37 billion from Greater China, accounting for 24.2 per cent of total revenue. Revenue from the region had nearly doubled in the fourth quarter.

Apple’s iPhone shipments fell short of analyst expectations for 75.5 million, according to research

firm FactSet StreetAccount.

Apple reported earnings of $3.28 per share, beating the average analyst estimate of $3.23 per share, according to Thomson Reuters I/B/E/S. Revenue increased 1.7 percent to $75.87 billion, both records for the company.

Analysts had expected revenue of $76.54 billion.

Apple’s overall performance was “slightly better than feared,” said Ives at FBR. And despite the slowdown, Apple remains the most profitable company in the S&P 500 and the most valuable publicly traded U.S. tech company.

The rise in iPhone shipments in the key holiday shopping quarter was the smallest since the second fiscal quarter of 2013, when they rose 6.8 per cent, according to data company Statista.

Maestri attributed the lackluster revenue to foreign exchange headwinds caused by the strong U.S. dollar, which he said knocked about $5 billion off the company’s revenue.

Toyota retains world’s No 1 automaker title Govt to allow Google, Microsoft pilots to expand Internet reach Tokyo, January 27 (PTI): Toyota kept its title as the world’s biggest automaker on Wednesday after posting global sales of 10.15 million vehicles for 2015, outpacing scandalhit Volkswagen and US rival General Motors Toyota kept its title as the world’s biggest automaker on Wednesday after posting global sales of 10.15 million vehicles for 2015, outpacing scandal-hit Volkswagen and US rival General Motors.

Volkswagen, which is struggling to move past a pollution-cheating scandal, earlier said it logged sales of 9.93 million vehicles worldwide last year, while Chevrolet and Cadillac maker GM moved 9.8 million.

In the first half of the year, the German giant was in pole position, outpacing Toyota as it rode momentum in emerging economies.

But then it posted its first drop in annual sales for more than a decade, as it was hammered by a massive pollution cheating scandal.

Volkswagen (VW) sank into its biggest crisis over stunning revelations in September that it had fitted

11 million of its vehicles with devic- of demand. es designed to dodge pollution tests.

Toyota’s overall sales - which inThe US government has said it clude its Daihatsu and Hino brands -edged down 0.8% from a year ago. Rival Nissan said Wednesday its global sales hit a calendar-year record 5.42 million units, up 2.1% from 2014.

Toyota’s upbeat announcement comes despite the firm struggling to recover its reputation for safety after the recall of millions of cars around the world for various problems, including an exploding air bag crisis at supplier Takata.

At least 10 deaths globally and scores of injuries have was suing VW for $20 billion (Rs 1.36 been linked to the faulty airbags lakh crore) in civil penalties over the fitted in cars made by some of the scandal. world’s leading auto giants.

Toyota broke GM’s decades-long Toyota, maker of the Camry sereign as the world’s top automaker dan and Prius hybrid, had stopped in 2008 but lost it three years later to building new plants for several the US firm, as Japan’s earthquake- years, and turned its focus to quality tsunami disaster dented production rather than sales volume. and disrupted the supply chains.

The company is also overhaulHowever, in 2012 it once again ing its production methods, vowing overtook its Detroit rival and has re- to slash development costs to try to mained on top since, despite slow- offset any downturn in the market ing sales in its home market where a and squeeze more productivity out weak economy has taken a bite out of existing plants.

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new DelhI, January 27 (agencIeS): After initial reservations, the Centre is now open to allowing pilot projects and technological experiments by companies such as Google and Microsoft for expanding their Internet reach in India.

However, the final approval for projects such as Google’s Project Loon and Microsoft’s Project White Spaces would be subject to these projects being deemed as consistent with India’s broader security requirements.

“We must be liberal in permitting experimentation of new technology for connectivity. Let there be pilots, Project Loon and Microsoft’s project (White Spaces), let the new experimentation happen…

When the results come, we will take policy initiatives consistent with security requirements.

I am very open with experimentation of new

products,” said Minister for Communications and Information Technology Ravi Shankar Prasad.

Asked on the security clearances required for these projects, Prasad said, “They need (clearances).

They are in process, there are many requests but let them formally come to us. Satya (Nadella) had also come to us, they are also very open, some (pilots) they have started in Andhra Pradesh and then Sundar Pichai also had come… Let them come.”

In mid-December, the Ministry of Communications had said that the frequency band proposed to be used by Project Loon, through which Google plans to provide internet connectivity using balloons, was already “being used for cellular operations in India” and that “it will lead to interference with cellular transmissions”.

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and Google Chief Executive Officer Sundar Pichai had met Prasad later in December, wherein they are believed to have discussed the viability of their respective projects.

Google defines Project Loon as a “network of balloons travelling on the edge of space, designed to connect people in rural and remote areas, help fill coverage gaps, and bring people back online after disasters”.

Project Loon balloons will travel in the stratosphere, approximately 20 km above the Earth’s surface, latching on to layers of wind as directed by software algorithms to determine where they need to go. In the end, they will form one large communications network.

Each balloon can provide connectivity to a ground area about 40 km in diameter using wireless communication LTE or 4G. Project Loon partners DIMAPUR Civil Hospital:

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It has already tested this technology in New Zealand, California and Brazil.

To use LTE or 4G, Project Loon partners with telecom companies to share cellular spectrum so that people will be able to access the Internet everywhere directly from their phones and other LTEenabled devices. Google uses solar panel and wind to power electronic equipment in the balloon throughout the day.

Microsoft through its White Spaces project proposes to utilise the unused spectrum from television for internet connectivity. Srikakulam district in Andhra Pradesh has a pilot project already in place for the White Spaces project. The company is seeking free unlicensed spectrum for which the telecom companies have been eager to know the policy stand of the government.

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life has changed through ‘Ghar Wapsi’ and ‘beef ban’ under bJP govt: NPcc Dimapur, January 27 (mExn): Accusing the present BJP-lead NDA government at the Centre for dividing the nation on religious line, the NPCC President K Therie on Tuesday declared that , “Our society lives peacefully and no questions about which religion one belongs to were raised until the Modi government came to power.”

The Nagaland Pradesh Congress Committee (NPCC) President said this while addressing public meetings in Tuensang, Tobu and Mopong Towns as a part of its mass contact tour for ‘Change,’’ stated NPCC Media Cell press note.

“We have no problem with the Hindu religion but wonder why BJP is attacking our religion” he questioned claiming that since the assumption of power at the Centre, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Government has “declared Christmas day as Good Governance Day and Good Friday as Judges’ Conference day.”

Life has changed through ‘Ghar Wapsi’ and ‘beef ban’ under the present government” he added.

Narendra Modi has travelled to more than “30 Christian and Muslim countries” after becoming the Prime Minister of India “begging” them to produce ‘Made in India’ products, but “His RSS-led BJP Government continues to discriminate Christians and

“Congress will form the next Central Government” Dimapur, January 27 (mExn): The NPCC President today claimed that Congress will form the next Central Government arguing that since assuming power, the Bharatiya Janata Party have lost “all the state, local and municipal elections because of their intolerance.”

He said this while addressing the public meetings at Mon, Aboi and Longleng Town as a part of the ongoing Nagaland Pradesh Congress Committee’s Mass Contact tour for ‘Change.’

Therie further predicted that that BJP will not be able to form even a single government out of the five elections to be held in 2016 saying it was defeated in the even local body elections of Prime Minister NarenMuslims back home,” Therie further alleged adding these nations will not “invest in India as long as BJP continues to divide the nation on religious lines.”

“How can Christians vote for BJP in the next election? The only reason to vote for them is for their money” he maintained.

In this connection, Therie also flayed the 60 legislatures from the State for their continued silence on the sufferings of “our Christian brothers so far.”

Attacking the Nagaland Government on economic front, Therie claimed that since the government does not have any works plan for them, the public cannot use even a “single spade to earn

dra Modi’s own hometown recently.

Further alleging that the BJP Govt’s policy is that India is “Hindustan, Hinduism and Hindus” and forcing their ideologies on children by including them in the school textbooks, Therie warned that “Christianity, Islam, Buddhism, Jainism etc are all in danger because of this reason.”

On the home front, NPCC Chief hits out at the present State Government questioning what good Naga People’s Front Government has done for the people to seeks votes from them.

“Today Nagas are struggling politically, economically and socially.

Our own identity and religion is in danger and has come to a point that

their livelihood.” “We have so many crises before us but no MLAs have any suggestions or solutions to solve the problems” he said.

“Today job card holders are not getting anything while the non job card holders have become the real beneficiaries,” he further alleged.

On Naga political issue, the NPCC Chief asserted that, “Political solution has been the top agenda for Congress since its inception” and alluded that the NPCC continues to uphold the 10-point modalities signed in 1978 with the then AICC President, Indira Gandhi in the presence of AR Antulay, General Secretary, AICC. “The 10-point modali-

A young girl laughs as she sits her brother at Artang Ward while seemingly enjoying the scenic beauty of Mokokchung district. With the schools about to reopen, and the academic session for 2016 about to start, the Nagaland government is still grabbling with the issue of teachers’ salary, the RMSA recruitment imbroglio and so on. One can’t help but question, where are they headed to: to school, to college, and where?? That’s a hundred million dollar question for the State Government. (Morung Photo).

MUK clarifies on news item Dimapur, January 27 (mExn): Apropos to the news item “3 arrested for possession of ganja” carried January 25 issue of this paper, the Mao Union Kohima has clarified that one person among the three attributed as a Mao does not belong to its community A press release regarding the arrest has mentioned that Abina Mao along with two other were caught with approximately 80 kgs of ganja by 164 Inf Bn (TA) (H&H) Naga manning a mobile ve-

hicle check post at Phesama village on January 20.

Reacting to the news item, the MUK in press note issued by its General Secretary, D Neli Koso stated, “From the report it would appear that an individual named Abina Mao would be from Mao community.

However, after ascertaining certain facts it has come to the notice of the Mao Union Kohima (MUK) that the lady in question does not belong to the Mao community.”

In this context, while

expressing appreciation to the works been done by the Security Forces in curbing smuggling of narcotics by antisocial elements, the MUK maintained that, “They also keep in mind that any press release should be based on facts and that the identity of any individual apprehended by them is verified beforehand prior to a press release.”

The clarification has been necessitated in order to keep records in the right perspective, it added.

we cannot believe ourselves anymore,” he maintained.

Expressing its pains to see the poor living standard of other people, he said the NPCC has come out a programme for ‘Change’ to share with you and the rest of Nagaland.

Highlighting at length on the benefits of various schemes under Dept. of Civil Supplies, MGNREGA and Medical Insurance, “which are all manipulated”, Therie said “given opportunity, we will deliver the goods to the public”.

Others who addressed the meetings were Lanpha Konyak Member, NPCC and Athang Chongloi, Secy.

NPCC, according a press note from NPCC Media Cell.

ties have given NPCC a unique place in the Indian National Congress... We stand by the resolution adopted in 1972 at Pfütsero NNO Convention, the forerunner of NPCC that the party will endeavour to solve the Naga Political problem through peaceful and Constitutional means and to serve as a bridge between Naga Undergrounds and the GOI.” Therie further maintained that NPCC has “even gone beyond our mandate by offering talks without pre-conditions and today because of that, we have Ceasefire Agreements and negotiations.”

The wish of the public should be the wish and will

of the Government, he said adding “I stand for the public because they voted for me.”

Stating that it is “pained” by the delay in finding an amicable solution, the Party assured that, given an opportunity to rule, NPCC would play an effective mediatory role to secure political and economic solutions.

Therie likened present State’s 60 MLAs to “6 Blind Men trying to analyse what the elephant looks like” and could only request Prime Minister, Home Minister and the Interlocutor to resolve the Naga political problem as soon as possible, without any vision, recommendations or suggestions.

Questioning the deployment of security forces “everywhere like a war zone” the NPCC President wondered whether “We are fighting with our enemies or with our own brothers and sisters.”

Saying that peace cannot be gifted, sanctioned or purchased, he urged the people to let peace come from within their hearts.

Meanwhile, regarding the controversy over NPCC’s “The Bedrock of Naga Society,” Therie claimed that he was asked to resign and expelled from the Congress for disagreeing with the same.

The NPCC President further downplayed infighting within the Party and said that crisis is now over and there are “coordination between the NPCC and DCCs.” The NPCC has come out with the Road Map for ‘Change’ after many consultations, he said urged the public, “If you want change, only a party with a political system, ideologies, principles and polices can deliver it. If voted to power, we assure you that we will fulfill the Road Map.” NPCC S e c r e t a ries Athang Chongloi, L. Chuba Yim and I Alemla Chang; Gen. Secy. Dokiu Kecham; Vice President V Lasuh; and DCC Tuensang President, N Mosha Chang also addressed the public meetings.

Khehoi Village appeal encroachers Dimapur, January 27 (mExn): Stating that individuals belonging to adjoining areas are encroaching upon its village land without any legal sanction, the Khehoi Village Council has urged upon the responsible individuals to restrain themselves from such “unpalatable practices” to ensure cordial co-existence between neighbouring

villages. In a press note received here KVC Chairman, Kughalu Yepthomi said the council,under Dhansiripar sub-division of Dimapur District, was constrained to issue the notice as it may lead to land disputes in the near future between neighbours which are the last thing the village desires.

"The notice may be taken

in all seriousness and its defiance may lead to unnecessary situation for which the Khehoi village will not be held responsible in any manner whatsoever,” it added.

Plots procured by an organization and an individual do not come under the purview of the notice, it said adding the rest of the encroached land should be vacated by February 29,

New X-Ray machine installed at Peren Hospital Dimapur, Janaury 27 (mExn): A one day programme for commissioning and installation of new X-Ray Machine at District Hospital Peren was held today with Dr. Nandira Changkija, Principal Director, Directorate of Health & Family Welfare, Kohima as the Chief Guest. The x-ray machine donated by the Rotary Club, Mumbai Chairing the program,

Dr. Temjentsungla, Medical Superintendent, District Hospital Peren highlighted how the Rotary Club, Mumbai under the initiative of the Governor of Nagaland P. B. Acharya conducted Medical Camp last year in District Hospital Peren. She expressed her sincere appreciation for making it a reality which will be immensely helpful for the people of Peren.

Speech of President Adinno Phizo at the Joint NNC and FGN meeting on January 25, 2016

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and unarmed, the whole nation rose up to defend itself. In that defense, because we had a government of our own, we even succeeded in bringing an international ceasefire between our government and the government of India in 1964. But even as peace talks were underway in search of a solution, India brought into Nagaland the dirty game of “politics” which is essentially an internal struggle for political power within a state.

In this dirty political game, they sought out the educated among us and started to seduce them with offers of comfortable Quarters, Servants, and Secretaries etc and wooed them away from our national stand.

In the subsequent years, many of these Nagas who had been “bought” by India’s seductions became very rich people, while those who had sacrificed themselves for the nation’s cause became people living in hardship. But whatever these “Bought Nagas” have done, we must still remember that our own fellow Nagas are not “The

Enemy.”

In human history, it is not always the “majority crowd” that brings redemption and stability to a nation. On the contrary, it is often a small dedicated group of patriots that changes the course of a nation’s history and destiny.

India was under foreign colonial rule for many years and it is now only sixty nine years, since she attained her separate identity. But will India today, after becoming a big nation, disgrace herself by forcefully trying to annex a tiny nation like Nagaland? Presently, India is trying to assimilate and portray all her neighboring states in her north east as “North East India.” But India knows very well that Nagas have their own government and are not a part of their North East India. This is evident because the government of India signed a Ceasefire Agreement with the Federal Government of Nagaland in 1964. Therefore, let us be clear that Nagaland is not inside what India now calls “North East India.”

Also on August 3, 2015, In-

dia declared to the world that they have entered into a “Peace Accord” with the NSCN IM. But now they are calling that Peace Accord as “A Framework Agreement.” This shows that they already had an agreed settlement between themselves before declaring the Peace Accord.

For the past several years, on the one hand, India has been sending its troops into the villages doing so called development works while its army had fully occupied Nagaland. On the other hand, the NSCN was used for killing many Naga patriots under the cover of India’s Armed Forces Special Powers Act. While all these things were going on, the Indian army was used as a peace keeping force supposedly looking after the welfare of our people. In order to nullify the NNC and FGN, the Indian government had desperately used the NSCN to lead the Nagas into a power struggle within themselves. But the Naga stand is not a power struggle among themselves.

In spite of all these set backs,

BJP meeting with State In-charge Dimapur, January 27 (mExn): All the frontal chief and party senior leader of the BJP are informed that there State Unit will be convening for a meeting with the Party’s National Secretary and In-charge of Nagaland Farooq Khan at Hotel Japfu Kohima, 11AM onwards on January 31. All the Party MLAs, State office bearers, district presidents, national executive member (NEM) and ex-presidents are included in the meeting.

As per directives on behalf of the BLP State President Visasolie Lhoungu, the Office Secretary Lachit Kachari in a press note requested all the members are requested to attend the said meeting positively.

Businesses’ under CTC informed Dimapur, January 27 (mExn): All the business establishments under Chumukedima Town Council (CTC) has been informed that the renewal of Trade License and Fresh Registration of firms will be done from February 1 - March 31. In this connection, EAC- cum-Administrator of CTC, Thungbemo Patton has directed all the business establishments to renew their Trade License as per Nagaland Municipal Act 2001. Defaulter (s) will be strictly dealt with as per the provision of law, he added.

TUD annual meeting today Dimapur, January 27 (mExn): The Tangkhul Union Dimapur will hold its general meeting on January 28 at Wungram Baptist Church from 10:30 AM. A press note from TUD President Lungmi Kasar has requested all its members to attend the meeting positively.

FPA India AGM Dimapur, January 27 (mExn): Family Planning Association (FPA) of India, Nagaland Branch will hold the Annual General Body meeting on January 29, 1 PM at Reproductive Health & Family Planning Clinic (RHFPC) Daklane, Kohima. A press note from the State Unit Branch Manager Vincent Belho has requested all volunteer members and office bearers to book their time and attend the meeting positively. Members are also requested to submit in writing their latest postal address with 2 Passport photos for office record besides the annual membership fee, it added.

DRFCB Meeting Dimapur, January 27 (mExn): The Dhansiri River Flood Control Board (DRFCB) has convened a meeting on January 29, 2PM at its Office Marketing Complex, Purana Bazaar, East Dimapur. DRFCB Chairman, Hokheto Kiba has requested all the Office bearer and Executive members have attend the meeting without fail.

Meeting on forest fire Kohima, January 27 (Dipr): Additional Deputy Commissioner Kohima, Lithrongla Tongpi has observed that Dzükoü/Forest Fire/Jungle burning has become a seasonal occurrence in the district, in this connection a meeting has been convened on January 29 at 11 a.m. in the Conference Hall of the Deputy Commissioner, Kohima consisting of District Administration, Departments and various NGOs, youth and Student Bodies. Therefore, all concern have been requested to attend the meeting positively.

DDPA meeting AGM

Dimapur, January 27 (mExn): The Dimapur District Pensioner’s Association will be holding the annual general meeting of pensioners on January 30 at Dr. Changkija, in her ad- Town Hall, Super Market, 11AM. A press note from the dress acknowledged all the association president, L Vikuto Wotsa has requested all staff’s for their sincere effort the members to attend the meeting positively. and called upon all health workers for cooperation for success in all fields. Griev- PUDD meeting on Jan 30 ances shared by the Town Dimapur, January 27 (mExn): The BSF PensionWard Chairman with re- er’s Union Dimapur District (PUDD) has convened a gard to infrastructure, man- general meeting at RTO Half Nagarjan Dimapur, 10AM power and equipments in the Hospital, especially for on January 30. A press note from PUDD President inthe Ultra Sound Machine formed that the meeting is held to induct new office will be put up to the higher bearers for the 2006-18 tenure. All the members are reauthorities, she promised. quested to attend positively.

Public SPace

ellow national workers, The conflict between Nagaland and India has reached the 69th year. In these many years, how has a small nation like Nagaland been able to withstand a giant nation like India? We have been able to withstand, because we have a right.

There are many internal political problems in India. These political problems in India are caused by “rebels” within India. But Nagas are not “rebels”.

Nagas are not rebels because even before India declared her own independence on 15th Aug. 1947, Nagas had declared to the world on 14th August 1947 that Nagaland shall belong to the Nagas. This declaration was done before the British left India.

Nagas are not asking anything from India. But India on her part brought a war into Nagaland and caused terrible suffering and death to Naga man, women and even children. But though we were unprepared

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our trust in God and the presence of able leaders has enabled us to prevail. So let us continue to pray that the evil days may pass so that our people can revert back to their former lives of self sufficiency and happy living.

When India brought a war into our country, even communications among ourselves was very difficult. But today, because of the satellites and the internet, that communication problem has been removed. In today’s global world, India can never again repeat her brutal war against the Nagas because now no nations can do anything in secret.

Nagas are a nation and are living in their own country.

But let us be wary and vigilant against all the evil schemes that the Indian Hindu BJP government is trying to introduce to our people. Let us all continue to pray that God will protect us from all these evil schemes.

Adinno Phizo President Naga National Council, Nagaland

book Review: Literary Cultures of India’s Northeast - Naga Writings in English, K.B.Pou

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he book begins by stressing that the literary writing has definite contextual linked with the social, political, cultural and historical lineage of the people. True to this, Naga writers in English have beautifully captured the oral tradition and blended effortlessly with the changes around them. Within the five chapters of this book the author broadly began by highlighting the literary culture of the Northeast which interestingly shares a strong political overtone and the major portion of the book (chapter 2 -5) gives a comprehensive time capsule of all the Naga literary writers. In doing so, the author interestingly projects the impact of westernization, Christianization and the political discourse of the Naga in the writings of the Nagas which are heavily embedded in the daily lives of the people. These Naga writers have succeeded to provide creative outlet to voice out the underlying currents of irony, confusion, dismay, hope, wishes and desires of the Nagas. Finally, the author idea to discuss on gender issue in the last chapter gives a deeper and reflective weightage on the book which has in a way open up wider platform for discussion on issues which are pertinent for our society. In conclusion, this book is not only a delightful read for literary lovers but for anyone who is interested in North East and specifically on Nagas.

Sulila Anar, Research Scholar, JNU

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Anthony Grimes Waging Nonviolence

How pillows can change Nagamese te kobi the Syrian refugee narrative L A volume Xi issue 25

By Aheli moitra

anguages have always found a soft spot in me. As a child, we were given access to the world of English and Hindi. Arabic was taught to us as a third language, painstakingly mastered with its beautiful lettering and right-to-left script. Alas, over the years, we remained illiterate in our own mother tongue; we knew how to speak but not read or write the difficult script.

As we grew up, French came as a revelation with its inverted conjugation and awkward pronunciation. The language, with all its uppity demands, was conquered with additional classes.

Nepali, being closer home, was easier to learn and was picked up without much ado. Though only a rudimentary form of it was learnt, the realisation struck home that the sweetness of the Nepali language made all other languages border the post of impolite conversation.

A few more random languages later, came Nagamese. My world of classification and conjugation fell apart. Here was a language that needed no formal learning of any kind. It laid itself out for visitors and insiders alike. One did not have to be literate to speak in, or understand, Nagamese. The several divisions of rich or poor, outsider or insider, tribe to tribe or race to race did not exist for Nagamese—one could mould it in their own way and make it their own.

Not just the Nagas (in all of their territories), but all of their neighbours understand and speak Nagamese. When faced with neighbouring communities, Naga ancestors came up with their own form of communication, instead of bringing an existing language (of which there were plenty) into play.

Today it is accepted almost everywhere in this side of the east.

It is a manifestation of the Naga’s experience with modernity.

What a gift it has been for a region lesser known for contemporary common denominators.

It can take the form a speaker wants to give it—a grandmother in a village or a pastor in a church can use the same tool without being classified in the hierarchies of class, or even talk to each other without the tribulations of tribe. Its quick and adaptive form allows it the space to keep up with the anarchic Naga polity—shifting, adapting, beyond control and hegemony.

Through this, the Nagas in the east have been able to communicate with those in the west despite the steep lack of good education. Women in villages of varied dialects have been able to set up seed banks after understanding each others’ crops. People have been enabled to speak to their health practitioner, understand sermons at churches, enjoy Mithanielie’s pop music, create a film industry and access the rudimentary governance that exists.

This goodness can, and must, be shared. The idea should not be to tame and classify Nagamese but to open it up for usage, without prejudice, to everyone in the north-east of the region and beyond. It may not be a Naga language per se, but it is an invention of the Naga people. It does nothing to that insight to call Nagamese a foreign amalgamation. While another “original language” is being developed, Nagamese can continue to spread the joy in our collective lives.

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Travel writing may change, but writers declare it will never die

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ts demise was predicted as far as back as the 1930s but it endured, and even in our day, despite the internet and Google Maps allowing us to access any part of the world virtually on our devices, travel writing will stay as the best window into other cultures, says a panel of travelogue writers.

Travel writing "is one of the most ancient forms of literature, predating the novel by thousands of years and a form that has ‘appeared simultaneously and independently throughout the world", said writer William Dalrymple as he kicked off "The Travel Session", featuring legendary travel writer Colin Thubron, Anthony Sattin, and Gerard Russell among others, at the final day of the Jaipur Literature Festival on Monday.

Thubron, who has over half a century experience of travel to exotic and rarely-frequented (then) places across Europe and Asia after chronicling his first journey in "Mirror to Damascus" (1967) - the one such work on the Syrian capital in over a 100 years, contended that the end of travel writing was predicted in the 1930s, but "it refused to die".

Internet, Google Maps may have allowed people to virtually plot the entire globe and view from the comforts of one's home, but he maintained that "the feeling of being in the place is different to seeing it on the desktop" and expressed confidence that although different generations might approach travel differently, the impulse for adventure remained the same.

"One must dare to do something special, as it always yields into something great," said Thubron.

British journalist and writer Sattin, who read from his book "The Pharaoh's Shadow: Travels in Ancient and Modern Egypt", a nuanced and evocative journey in time and space through the country's past to its conflicted present, said his experience showed him that the way ancient Egyptians lived thousands of years ago continues to define existence there even today.

Indian journalist Salil Tripathi, who has been to over 50 countries, said he likes looking at places "through their literature or their people or their history", while American writer and journalist Alex Shoumatoff noted how adventures can be inspired from the strangest of places.

In his case, it was a piece about India's northeastern state Mizoram, "wedged between Myanmar and Bangladesh", in a Canadian newspaper and he was so interested in it "decided to investigate, and ended up writing an article about the rat infestation in the bamboo plants in the region, and its affect on the locals".

Despite visiting and writing about several unique places in her "Small Wars Permitting: Dispatches from Foreign Lands" (2008), British journalist and author Christina Lamb, who quipped that she felt she was there on false pretenses since she was at the festival as The Sunday Times foreign correspondent, not as a conventional travel writer.

Reading from "Farewell Kabul: From Afghanistan to a More Dangerous Place", she mentioned her experience of visiting Guantanamo Bay, which she described as "the strangest place" she had ever been to, where she saw instances of inhumane treatment, but also such a "complex toilet flushing system was so complex that she had to receive a military briefing on it" and how "people seemed more worried about bumping into iguanas than the human rights violations going on".

t the heart of nonviolent direct action lies the task of reimagining narratives that enable oppression. If they are not challenged and disrupted, the stories we tell can make space for destructive policies and mores.

In less than five years, Syria’s civil war has caused the death and displacement of millions of people, creating a massive global humanitarian crisis. These displaced human beings, most of whom are Muslim, have quickly come to represent the largest refugee population in the world.

If these individuals manage to finally arrive on our U.S. shores — a formidable challenge, given the fact that Middle Eastern refugees are subject to the “strictest form of screening of any class of traveler to the United States before they are allowed to enter” — they are stigmatized, as “terrorists” by many neighbors. From this language is birthed policy to protect “us” instead of policy that resettles “them.” In fact, this language eliminates the possibility of “us” and “them” ever becoming a united we — human beings searching for freedom.

The predominant narrative of otherness, criminality and terrorism allows state and federal refugee resettlement programs to be drastically underfunded, new political roadblocks to be proposed in Congress and state legislatures, and emboldens presidential candidates like Donald Trump to shamelessly promise banning all Muslim immigrants from the United States. This narrative dehumanizes undocumented Central Americans, reducing them from mother, father, sister, neighbor to simply “law-breaker.”

Changing this bellicose narrative was my motivation in developing the #GiveRefugeesRest campaign, which I initiated as the new director of campaigns and strategy for the Fellowship of Reconciliation, or FOR. Our team started imagining a way to reverse the course of a nation that is increasingly hostile toward Muslim people and the idea developed into using pillows to send a message to our government.

Last week, my teammate Gretchen Honnold and her mother, Martha Ridings, sat at their dining table in their North Carolina home, painting #GiveRefugeesRest on 31 pillowcases. They then inserted the pillowcases with accompanying letters into envelopes, and addressed them to the 31 governors who have sought to ban Syrian refugees from their states.

The letters state that we believe their current stance on Syrian refugees is an “egregious decision that contradicts the best spirit of the United States of America, as well as our various faith traditions. We oppose this decision in the strongest possible terms, on both moral and political grounds.”

As part of a broader campaign launched on January 12, the day the 31 envelopes were charted to land in the governors’ mailboxes, the pillowcases are twofold symbols: they are both a wake-up call for political leaders to remember our common humanity, and a demand to provide for the basic needs of displaced and suffering people.

FOR is mobilizing a national network and calling for people of conscience to join in this campaign.

We are inviting everyone to join us by sending a pillowcase to a listed governor, particularly of your own state, with a message of your own, as well as the hashtag #GiveRefugeesRest. We are also encouraging participants to take selfies with your pillowcases to post on social media with the same hashtag. In addition, we will be releasing a series of short video commercials over the next month aimed at changing this narrative.

In just the first days of the campaign, this initiative is already proving to be bigger than any one organi-

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ave you started feeling depressed or moody while in love, lacking focus or motivation to finish a task at work or finding yourself addicted to shopping or even gambling? Do not just blame sudden impulses or your stars - at the axis of such deviating behaviour are two key naturally occurring chemicals in your brain: dopamine and serotonin.

While dopamine helps keep our mood in a balanced level so that we avoid depression, serotonin is also a vital feel-good hormone - important for calmness and emotional well-being and is responsible for enhancing confidence levels.

Any fluctuation in their levels can lead to myriad health problems - from depression and anxiety disorders to greater impulsivity and even hallucinations and suicidal thoughts.

"When these key neurotransmitters become volatile, there is rapid mood imbalance. It leads to a rise in depression and, over a period of time, can be clinically dangerous," Dr. Mohinish Bhatjiwale, director (neurosurgery) at Mumbai's Nanavati Super Specialty Hospital, told IANS. According to Dr. Madhuri Behari, director (neurology) at Fortis Flt. Lt Rajan Dhall Hospital here, serotonin is the happy neuro-transmitter and when its levels go down, we feel low and depressed.

Dopamine receptor, on the other hand, is more complex and has two classes. When the levels of Class 1 (D1, D2 and D3) receptors go down, one experiences symptoms of Parkinson's disease.

Anthony Grimes holding a pillowcase that he made for the #GiveRefugeesRest campaign.

zation — people around the country have expressed interest in participating; we have been told of high school and college groups that plan to participate, of pillowcase-making house parties, and of people who are planning to personally deliver their pillowcases to their state capitals.

“We’re just glad that people are finally doing something about this,” Iman Jodeh, executive director of Meet the Middle East, said to me as we were filming a commercial.

A couple respondents have expressed skepticism, questioning if the campaign is a gimmick. We contend that historically symbolic acts of protest have proven effective. #GiveRefugeesRest was inspired by a successful FOR campaign in 1954 in which bags of wheat and rice are reported to have changed the course of history. On November 3, 1954, in the midst of a severe famine on the Chinese mainland and a period of intense U.S.-China political tensions, FOR launched the “Food for China” campaign. Members sent small sacks of grain to President Eisenhower’s administration with the message, “If thine enemy hunger, feed him. Send surplus food to China.”

“We now know that the 45,000 bags that were sent, as well as tens of thousands of letters, were mentioned three times in cabinet meetings,” Rev. Kristin Stoneking, FOR’s executive director, recently explained in a statement on this historic moment.

“The third time, this grassroots pressure led Eisenhower to veto a proposal to bomb China.”

On February 4, Rev. Stoneking will seek to handdeliver a pillowcase and letter to the office of House Speaker Paul Ryan, along with fellow FOR members and partners in Washington D.C. We are asking concerned citizens everywhere to also hand-deliver your pillowcases to your state capital if possible, and to please take photos and share on social media with the hashtag #GiveRefugeesRest so that we can follow your actions.

Last week in his State of the Union address, President Obama lifted up the first three words of the U.S. Constitution — “We the People” — as a central metaphor for how we understand a “more perfect union” based on trust and mutual respect. But he spoke these words against a backdrop of heightened Islamophobia and anti-Muslim rhetoric, with hate crimes against mosques and individuals, as well as broad anti-refugee policy, with nativistic federal legislation accompanied by ICE raids on Central American homes.

In the face of this xenophobic reality, the meaning of #GiveRefugeesRest is to engage a metaphor that allows everyone to express their dreams of a country for, indeed, “all the people” as the president stated.

Through symbolism and multimedia, together, we can reimagine a dangerous narrative and prevent the racist policies that too often represent its aftermath.

Feeling depressed or hopeless?

Check with your brain, not heart Nishant Arora IANS "When levels of Class 2 receptors (D4 and D5 ) go high, one gets symptoms of psychosis where the person becomes agitated, cannot sleep, believes that people are up to harm his or her family, wife/husband is having extra-marital affair and hallucinations," Behari told IANS. A study led by Robb Rutledge at University College London and published in the Journal of Neuroscience last year found that increasing dopamine levels in healthy adults led participants to choose more risky options in a gambling task.

The findings revealed that participants took more risks to try to get bigger rewards after receiving dopamine but not a placebo.

Dopamine is involved in reward learning and previous research has linked dopamine drugs with compulsive gambling problems in people with Parkinson's disease.

When it comes to serotonin that regulates mood, appetite, sleep and also impacts cognitive functions including memory and learning, in-

creased levels can cause vasoconstriction (constriction of blood vessels which increases blood pressure) and contributes to migraine.

"Large amounts of serotonin are also secreted by carcinoid tumours, resulting in flushing (of the skin, usually of the head and the upper part of thorax)," said Dr. Keki Turel, consultant neurosurgeon and ex-head, department of neurosurgery, Bombay Hospital.

The healthy levels of both neuro-chemicals are affected by our changing lifestyles; so tweaking the way we live can help us get back our optimum levels.

"Exercise, especially ancient practices of pranayama and yoga, can go a long way in ensuring balanced levels of the two important neurotransmitters," Bhatjiwale advised.

When our thoughts are judgmental or critical, the brain chemicals affect our immune system in a negative way.

And when our thoughts are loving, empowering and positive, the neurotransmitters enhance the immune system.

WRITE-WING

"Science is confirming that our negative thinking is killing us. Joy and sorrow are all creations of the mind.

Peace is within you and what's strange is that it stays right where restlessness, anger and resentment reside! You can control your thoughts with mindful meditation and positive lifestyle," explained Dr. Rajiv Anand, director (neurology) at the BLK Super Specialty Hospital here.

At times, anti-depressants and other medication can affect healthy levels of both brain chemicals. "There are some people who are genetically predisposed to having high or low levels of these neurotransmitters, leading to Parkinsonism and schizophrenia," Behari noted.

According to her, such people can have certain food which are rich in these neurotransmitters - like complex carbohydrates, the B vitamins and omega-3 fatty acids.

Food such as whole-wheat bread, pasta, potatoes, cereal and brown rice are rich in tryptophan - an amino acid that converts to serotonin in the brain.

Other nutrient-rich carbohydrate choices include starchy root vegetables such as sweet potatoes and carrots, as also corn.

"Participate in activities that you like. 'Giving' is also known as 'Vitamin G' that if we provide to people in terms of means, support, education and spiritual support, we can remain happy 24/7," Behari said.

In a nutshell, enjoy life, eat and sleep well and give anxiety an early retirement to keep your mood and confidence levels up.

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PERSPECTIVE

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The re-emergence of social cleansing in El Salvador In the most violent country in the world, youth is killing youth, the state is in a state of war and extrajudicial killings are on the rise. This cannot continue unabated Carlos A. Rosales and Ana Leonor Morales

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wenty year-old Dennis Martínez never knew what hit him, or why. He died instantly after being shot execution style inside the little shack where he lived in the San Blas coffee plantation in a semi-rural area, a short drive south of El Salvador´s capital city. Dennis was not a gang member. Instead, he worked in the farm as a book keeper and served fervently in a nearby evangelical church. He was, in his mother own words, “every mom’s dream son.”

According to what investigative journalists have been able to piece together from crime scene photos, forensic reports and witness accounts, including his own mother’s, Dennis was shot in the back of the head after a heavily armed police commando stormed the farm one late night back in March 2015.

The cops had being tipped off that a small group of Mara Salvatrucha (MS-13) gang members had sought refuge in the farm in recent days fleeing police raids in their own local barrios.

That night, the Salvadoran police killed 8 young men and women, including Dennis and 16 year-old Sonia Guerrero, who, according to the reporters covering the story, was not a gang member either. Sonia was there because she was romantically involved with one of the six gang members the police massacred that night. The forensic report established that the single shot wound in her mouth shattered her spine as she knelt.

The account of the carnage— which appeared in the digital newspaper El Faro—underscores what some observers are alleging is now a common occurrence in El Salvador.

Other press reports and some human rights activists contend that police are taking the law into their own hands and conducting raids with a take-no-prisoners mentality targeting the youth gangs whose violent ways and criminal acts have brought the entire country to its knees.

the government´s aggressive campaign to exterminate gang members. Traditional media outlets seem sympathetic to the daily tally of gang members being “eliminated,” even though, several incidents reported in the news suggest cases of indiscriminate violence conducted by police and parallel armed groups.

El Salvador after the gang truce The worsening of the violence came after the unraveling of a truce brokered by rival gangs in 2012 which led to a dramatic 40% drop in the murder rate. The truce, which was also secretly facilitated by government actors, lasted about two years but became a contentious political issue in the midst of a hardly fought presidential campaign in 2014. As the truce crumbled, the number of violent deaths began to rise again.

Gang leaders and promoters of the truce have been demanding the current government to revive the 2012 truce and to curtail the anti-gang legislation and security measures. Thus, gangdriven violence—including the gang´s own campaign targeting the police and other state actors— is considered to be part of an effort to pressure the government into new negotiations. Similarly, in late July 2015, a gang-enforced four-day public transportation boycott essentially paralyzed the entire country and demonstrated their operational capacity and authority.

However, so far the current administration has refused to get involved in any such negotiations, arguing that a fresh truce, aside from being politically unpopular, would require the government to accept excessive gang demands. Indeed, many observers claim that the two-year gang truce involved substantial concessions, including a tacit recognition of the gang’s territorial authority over entire municipalities where they operate. Hence, when the truce started to collapse, the gangs proved to have become bigger, stronger, bolder, and more violent.

Thus, the government´s policy thus far has simply been to deploy more police and army troops to areas

mitted by state security forces, noting an increase in police misconduct. The study reveals that between June 2014 and May 2015, this institution received 2,202 complaints of human rights violations. Of these, 92 percent were against the PNC, the army, and other state institutions responsible for combatting crime.

The majority of the complaints related to mistreatment, intimidation, and arbitrary searches and arrests. However, Morales also noted that some violations were more serious including, “cases of arbitrary deaths, situations that could verge on torture, and…possible executions at the scene of armed confrontations between police and [alleged] criminals.”

Morales, had also stated in 2014 that his Office’s investigators had identified at least ten homicides cases that bore all the hallmarks of death squad killings. In each case, the victims were gang members and the perpetrators were dressed in black clothing and carried assault rifles.

Social cleansing and extrajudicial killings Since 2014, Salvadoran human rights activists have been denouncing that death squads with possible connections with the police have been waging a campaign of “social cleansing” against gangs and suspected gangs members. These allegations suggest that the security forces may be reviving an ill-conceived practice from the country’s past for dealing with political turmoil.

This Central American nation has a long and bitter history related to death squad practices. During El Salvador twelve-year internal armed conflict (1980-1992), the country developed a notorious reputation for extra-judicial killings, torture, disappearances, and paramilitary death squads that killed tens of thousands of people.

Following the war, a new generation of death squads emerged targeting gangs, politicians, human rights defenders and judicial officials. The most famous of these death squads was the Sombra Negra, or Black Shadow, which was active in the early to mid-1990s but that has resurfaced periodically over the last decade.

The Salvadoran media reported in 2014 on Sombra Negra graffiti appearing in several communities as well as on the opening of a Sombra Negra anti-gang web page (Escuadrón Alpha SN, or Black Shadow Alpha Squadron) and a Facebook account with over 14 thousand followers.

Similarly, a Facebook account for Héroe Azul El Salvador, or Blue Hero El Salvador (in reference to the PNC´s blue uniforms), apparently set up by police and/or police sympathizers constantly updates and celebrates the “elimination” of gang members. The site, which boasts 185 thousand followers, also posts gruesome pictures of the dead bodies of alleged gang members clearly showing gun shots to head or to the back.

Escalating the violence: Youth killing youth Violence in El Salvador reached unprecedented levels in 2015. The 481 murders reported in March of last year—when the San Blas massacre took place—marked a level of bloodshed unseen since the end of the country´s 12 year civil conflict An end in sight?

(1980-1992). But that somber figure The state’s absolute incompefrom March was subsequently—and tence in dealing with the criminal incredibly—surpassed in May (622), phenomena in El Salvador has forced in June (677) and in August (907). the government to resort to extra-leAccording to year-end police statisgal measures to confront the severe tics, 6,670 people died violently in citizen security challenges it faces. In El Salvador during the past year, up a desperate attempt to show results from 3,942 in 2014. to a frustrated populace, there is This bloodshed has made El Salstrong, well-documented evidence, vador the most violent country in that state and other social actors are the world. Its current homicide rate A members of the Mara Salvatrucha gang displays his tattoos inside the Chelatenango waging social cleansing campaigns of 103 murders per 100,000 inhabit- prison in El Salvador. and committing gross human rights ants, according to recent data from violations that are taking the lives of InSight Crime, has topped even that of neighboring with heavy gang presence. This has also been accom- innocent young men and women.

Honduras that had held, until recently, that infamous panied by a process to eliminate legal obstacles for In addition to the rising violence, the local media title. According to the government, the high number the security forces to be able to fight gangs head on. has reported that the army has been forced to disof violent deaths was due to an increase in clashes miss an increasing number of personnel for suspectbetween rivals MS-13 and Eighteenth Street (M-18) The State in a state of war ed gang affiliation. This seems to be happening given gangs, and between the country´s security forces and Despite high expectations that the current gov- the army’s increasing role in policing tasks. But this the gangs. Gang membership in the country is esti- ernment—which took office in June 2014, after a is also a process that has already taken a toll among mated to be around 70 thousand strong. heated election campaign—would be able to act the rank and file of the police which has undergone As the State confronts youth gangs, police officers more effectively against crime and violence, pub- periodic purges of suspected gang members that had have become direct targets in this senseless cycle of lic perception points to a big disappointment for infiltrated the institution. deadly violence. After the government announced the lack of ideas and effective strategies as to how to A recent study by Georgetown University’s an offensive on gangs in early 2015, gang leaders deal with this mess. Through the use of social me- Center for Security Studies examines the recent countered by threatening to target members of the dia, the population expresses their sentiments of evolution of gangs in El Salvador. The study delves police and the armed forces, who, by law, play a sup- being fed up with the incompetence of consecutive into the question of whether or not the country’s porting role in policing duties. In 2015 alone, 59 po- governments to fight criminals. Thus, public opinion gangs have transformed into more complex orgalice officers were killed, representing a 55% increase polls continue to single out public insecurity as the nizations capable of articulating a political voice, from 2014. Sixteen soldiers were also killed in armed country´s most pressing challenge. maintaining an international reach, and effecattacks perpetrated by gangs.

Through apparent coordinated work, in August tively confronting the state.

In a further escalation of the violence, the govern- 2015, the Salvadoran Supreme Court of Justice deWhile the report concludes that following the ment also loosened up the rules of engagement for clared that street gangs and those linked to them crumbling of the truce the gangs have not undergone police and the army thus making it easier for them would be considered terrorists. The court´s ruling a process of “collective maturation” into more soto use their weapons to “defend themselves” against clears several unconstitutionality lawsuits that had phisticated actors, the fact remains that these crimigangs. This unleashed an all-out war in which young been brought against the Legislative Assembly after nal enterprises have shown enormous resilience and police agents and army troops, and young gang- parliamentarians passed legislation to the same ef- an immense ability to exert pressure on the state and bangers are killing themselves. In the first seven fect in 2006. Soon after, the country´s Attorney Gen- inflict alarming levels of violence on society. months of 2015, the country saw over 150 shootouts eral issued 300 arrest warrants for gang members The current situation in El Salvador (and other between police and gangs resulting in the killing of suspected of “terrorist acts.”

Central American countries) simply cannot continue many suspected gang members.

Through its decision, the high court clears the way unabated. More and better efforts must be undertakRecent media reports and year-end govern- for the justice system to act on MS-13 and rival Eigh- en in order to dramatically change the present conment data also reveals an increase in “multiple teen Street and any other gangs attempting to claim ditions. Similarly, more resources need to be made homicides,” which are defined as cases in which powers that belong to the state and to treat them as available to conceive and implement public policies there are two or more deadly victims. There were terrorists. Their new status as terrorist groups allows that work and that include robust violence preven94 reported massacres between 2012 and 2014. In the government to fight gangs in a more efficient tion and law enforcement components.

2015 alone, there were 106 multiple homicides— manner and with better legal tools.

Both the Salvadoran state and the international like the San Blas massacre—which resulted in just The court — that defines terrorism as organized community must work in coordination to muster over 400 deadly victims. and systematic violence — also gave legislators six the necessary funds and technical expertise to start Witness testimonies state insistently that in many months to adapt the penal code to lengthen prison putting a dent in the current state of affairs. In parcases, groups of heavily armed men dressed in dark, sentences for those found guilty of committing ter- ticular, the United States has, what Guillermo Céssimilar to the clothing worn by the police and the rorist acts to 60 years in prison. Legislators have also pedes, former Deputy Mayor of Los Angeles, called army, used sledgehammers and verbal commands rushed to approve laws that extend prison times for a “moral debt,” since both, MS-13 and M-18 gangs, to forcibly enter homes and either take the victims gang members found guilty of killing members of the originated in that country, in addition to the role the outside to be killed or kill them inside their dwell- country’s security forces.

US played in exacerbating public insecurity in the ings. Government officials have denied they conduct In early December 2015, El Salvador´s Human Central America by deporting hardened criminals or condone these practices.

Rights Ombudsman, David Morales, presented during the 1990s that exported to the region the gang Anecdotal evidence suggests that citizens support the findings of a study on abuses reportedly com- culture prevalent in El Salvador today.

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The Newspaper with an Opinion The Morung Express

Education, Electricity and Employment – the 3 E’s of progress were stressed upon on Republic Day in Nagaland this year.

For this, human skills are key in achieving our targets. And with human skill sets is a very important factor that determines the quality of our targets – our values. As a society, the value system we adhere to goes a long way in shaping our choices and decisions, our workmanship, our dedication or the sacrifices we are willing to make to succeed.

Values as basic yet important as keeping our word, being responsible and accountable, being punctual, honest and sincere may be the answer to the problems ofcorruption, extortion, bribery, nepotism, etc. thatwe keep hearing about in our State. Maybe being a “Naga” of Value, as suggested by B.A. 6thSem student, Khathila Y. Sangtam is the answer to a progressive society.

Khathila Y. Sangtam, B.A 6thSem (English Hons)

A “Naga” of Value

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sometimes wonder – do Nagas have a strong value system? Values are usually norms of behavior set by our society for us to follow. They are formed according to the needs and demands of the society. Values revolve around human beings; it is one of the deciding factors of what type of person we are and is a reflection of one’s society. Values are socially approved desires, goals and objectives which internalize in the learning, conditioning as well as socializing of one’s personality. A socially valuable person always does his work and lives according to the desires and needs of the society. The society requires the presence of socially valuable people for they are considered as an agent of change and development.

As man is a social being, we cannot live in an isolated place by ourselves. Thereby, we live in a society with societal norms and principles. Social characteristics such as love for humanity, universal brotherhood, sincerity, honesty, integrity are the duties and responsibilities assigned for us to fulfill. To live a socially valuable life, our practices must uphold the difference between rightand wrong, undesirable and worthwhile.

In my opinion, outsiders usually characterize our Naga society in two different ways. For some they still see Nagas as headhunters. They consider our present society to be brute, uncivilized and least desirable. On the other hand,some others depict our society as well cultured and developed when they see some dignified Nagas doing really good and being responsible.

Which of these observations do you think is more applicable to the Nagas? If you feel strongly about the latterthen what would you suggest to prove them wrong? Or if you agree withthe former, thenhow would you rate our value system.Looking at the current state of affairs, I would sadly say that the value system of the Nagas is not at all desirable or noteworthy. If we objectively look at our Naga society today, we will see that it does not provide an atmosphere for nurturing the right kind of values which is needed for creating a healthy and prosperous society. Corruption is like our cup of tea, and bribery and extortion are like our bread and butter. This has a very negative effect on the younger generations, as it discourages them from working hard and having positive goals. They feel that no matter how much they work and try to do better, there will always be someone at the end who will beat them to the top because of their so called ‘connections with higher ups’. This is also probably one of the many reasons why there is an alarming increase in the number of drop outs among our people.

It must be noted that, if we want to see any positive growth in our society we should do away with all the blame game and start within our own homes. Parents and elders should realize that only when their children achieve their goals through proper means, through their own sweat and hard work will they become socially valuable citizens in our society. There is no shortcut to success, and only when this kind of positive mentality is enshrined in the minds of the people; our people will truly become socially valuable and give way for a productive society. The trick is to ensure that the right and deserving candidates are given their place in office. Promotions and employments must be made according to ones achievements and capabilities.

And for this to happen, the people as a whole must be wise to voice out their concerns and ideas.

Lastly but not the least, the saying goes “man of value rather than man of success”; this means that we should not be a mere successor for you have money to pay off, but rather, be a man of integrity and selflessness which are the general acclamation for societal value system. As an educated social being we should inculcate value education and its importance to our fellow Nagas who are less fortunate in understanding the importance of social values.

We should realize that being a leader or even a member of a society does not amount to much if one does not possess good social values. I conclude with a quote from the book of 1 Timothy, “But you man of God, flee from all this, and pursue righteousness, godliness, faith, love, endurance and gentleness. Command those who are rich in this present world not to be arrogant now to put their hope in wealth, which is uncertain, but put their hope in God, who will richly provide us with everything for our enjoyment.

Command them to do good, to be rich in good deeds, and to be generous and willing to give/share”.

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THURSdAY 28•01•2016

INDIA

THE MORUNG EXPRESS

India calls for united action against extremist organisations in West Asia United nations, JanUary 27 (ians): India has called for united action against extremist and radicalized organisations operating in northern Iraq and Syria in order to stop the "dangerous trends" endangering peace and stability in the Middle East and Gulf regions. It also called for a "comprehensive political resolution" of the conflict, bringing all parties to the negotiating table, but said it should be a "Syrian-led process".

Speaking at a Security Council debate Tuesday on the Middle East, India's Permanent Representative Syed Akbaruddin expressed India's "deep concern with the activities of proscribed outfits, radicalized and extremist groups in the West Asia and Gulf region especially in northern parts of Iraq and Syria."

They "are critically impacting on peace and stability in the region," he said. "Efforts must be taken by all

parties and stakeholders in the region to curb these dangerous trends."

Although he refrained from naming the groups, it was a reference to the the principal operator in the region, the Islamic State, which is also known by the acronym ISIS, and others like the al-Nusra Front.

Opposition to these organisations, which control parts of Syria and Iraq and draw supporters from as far away as the United States, is fragmented. The US, Saudi Arabia, the Gulf states and opponents of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad are ranged on one side and Syria, Russia and Iran on the other.

"We believe the consolidation of political processes and solutions while building durable state institutions will be the effective way of addressing such extremism and radicalism in the region," Akbaruddin said.

"India has consistently called for a comprehensive

political resolution of the conflict, bringing all parties to the negotiating table," he added in a nuanced statement. "It has to be a Syrian-led process, taking into account the legitimate aspirations."

He expressed support for the UN-sponsored Syrian peace conference that was to have started Monday but was postponed because of questions over who should represent the opposition to al-Assad.

"We remain hopeful that the UN's mediation efforts will yield results," he said. "We urge all parties to demonstrate the requisite political will, exercise restraint, and commit to seeking common ground in accommodating their differences."

Akbaruddin said that India had donated $4 million in humanitarian aid to Syrian refugees and would contribute more at the Syrian Donors Conference for refugee assistance next

month in London.

Turning to the other regional hotspot, Yemen, Akbaruddin said, "We have been urging all concerned parties in Yemen to amicably resolve their differences and we hope that the UN-mediation efforts would assist the people of Yemen in finding a consensus-based solution."

Speaking about the long-running PalestinianIsraeli conflict, Akbaruddin said, "India remains firmly convinced that dialogue remains the only viable option that can effectively address the issue."

Straddling a middle path between traditional friend, the Palestinians, and Israel, with which India has developed closer ties more recently, he said, "The imperative need is for restraint, to avoid provocation and unilateral actions and to return to the peace process. We remain hopeful and urge both sides to resume the peace process soon, for a comprehensive,

just and lasting resolution of the Palestinian issue."

He added, "India supports a negotiated solution resulting in a sovereign, independent, viable and united State of Palestine, with East Jerusalem as its capital, living within secure and recognized borders, side by side at peace with Israel."

Reiterating India's support for the Palestinian cause, Akbaruddin said, "India has always played a proactive role in garnering support for the Palesfinian cause in multilateral fora."

He referred to visits by President Pranab Mukherjee and and External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj and said, "These visits and interactions reinforce and renew our political and diplomatic support to the State of Palestine in its endeavours to realize an independent and sovereign State of Palestine."

During those journeys, they both also visited Israel.

India catches Trump's attention, says country doing great

washington, JanUary 27 (ians): India's rise has caught the attention of controversial Republican presidential frontrunner Donald Trump who thinks the world's largest democracy is doing great, but nobody is talking about it.

"India is doing great. Nobody talks about it," the brash real estate mogul, who has ruffled many feathers with his anti-immigration

rhetoric, a call to ban all Muslims and accusing several countries, particularly China, of taking advantage of the US, said in an interview with CNN on Monday.

Trump's first comments about India on the campaign trail came in response to a question about the change in his views expressed in a September 24, 2007 CNN interview when he had talked about

America's decline and the rise of China and India.

He had then said: "Just look at this country (the US). We have gone from this tremendous power that was respected all over the world to somewhat of a laughing stock.

"All of a sudden, people are talking about China and India and other places, even from an economic standpoint. America has come down a long way, a long way.

The US has come down a long way, and it's very, very sad. We're not respected."

In his response on Monday to the statement made almost nine years ago, Trump explained: "That was the beginning of China. That was the beginning of India, when India, by the way, India is doing great. Nobody talks about it. And I have big jobs going up in India. But India is doing great."

However, in a little noticed statement as recently as November 2015, Trump had actually accused India too of "taking advantage of the US".

Trump's statement about India came a day before a new poll found him hitting a new high in the race for the Republican nomination with 41 percent Republican voters nationwide backing him.

The 69-year-old billionaire has been trying for years to capitalise on his brand in India, which according to the latest International Monetary Fund projections has overtaken China to emerge as the fastest growing economy in the world with a 7.5 percent growth rate.

In 2014, he announced the launch of Trump Tower Mumbai, an 800-foot skyscraper with 75 stories to be erected in Mumbai by an Indian developer Lodha Group.

Before that, in August 2012, developer Panchshil Realty announced another luxury residential property with the Trump name, in Pune, a city about 145 km from Mumbai.

The Trump Towers Pune feature two towers with 23 stories each. The project is still under construction.

Mehbooba convenes PDP Supreme Court seeks response meetings on govt formation from Centre on sacking of Guvs srinagar, JanUary 27 (Pti): PDP president Mehbooba Mufti, who has maintained suspense over government formation for nearly three weeks, will meet senior party leaders in Srinagar and Jammu over the next one week to seek their views on the issue. "The PDP president has convened a meeting of senior party workers and zonal presidents on January 31 in Srinagar to discuss the latest developments in the state including getting feedback from them on government formation," a senior PDP leader said today. A similar meeting has been convened

by Mehbooba in Jammu, the winter capital of the state, on February 3, he said.

The PDP leader said besides seeking the grassroots level feed back on government formation, the party chief will also discuss the organisation matters with the party workers. The meetings have been convened 3 weeks after Governor's Rule was imposed in the state after the death of then Chief Minister Mufti Mohammad Sayeed on January 7. He was heading a coalition government with BJP since March 1 last year after the Assembly elections threw up a fractured verdict.

new delhi, JanUary 27 (Pti): The Supreme Court today issued notice and sought response from the BJP-led government on the issue of sacking of UPAappointed Governors of Uttarakhand and Pudducherry in 2014 when it came to power, terming it as "a serious matter".

A five-judge constitution bench headed by the Chief Justice T S Thakur, which was hearing a petition filed by Aziz Qureshi and Virendra Kataria, former Governors of Uttarakhand and Pudducherry respectively, sought response from the Centre within 4 weeks and posted the matter on March 28.

Qureshi, who was eased out as Governor soon after Narendra Modi government came to power in May 2014, had alleged that then Home Secretary had threatened him to resign from the post or face removal. Kataria, a former Congress

leader, was also sacked as Puducherry Governor in July 2014.

During the hearing, the bench, also comprising Justices F M I Kalifulla, A K Sikri, S A Bobde and R Banumathi, observed that "it is a serious matter." "We may also have to lay down a format in which communications with such high constitutional dignitaries takes place," the bench observed.

At the hearing, the bench noted that while a phone call was made to Qureshi by then Home Secretary Anil Goswami, in the case of Kataria, it was his Private Secretary. Notice was also issued to Goswami.

The SC on August 21, 2014, had referred the matter of Qureshi to 5-judge constitution bench observing that interpretation of Article 156 (Term of office of Governor) was involved. Kataria's petition was also listed for hearing along with it as the identical issues were raised.

Women demanding access to temples take fight to Maharashtra

The Shani temple at Shanishingnapur is barricaded on Tuesday as a women's outfit announced they would enter the temple, in which women are traditionally barred from entry.

MUMBai, JanUary 27 (thoMson reUters FoUndation): Government officials in Maharashtra have called for talks between protesters who tried to storm a Hindu temple that bars entry to women and temple officials, as a campaign for equal access to temples gathers momentum. Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis met women activists on Wednesday, a day after hundreds of them tried to force their way into the Shani Shingnapur temple in Ahmednagar, clashing with villagers. Police briefly detained the protesters.

Fadnavis said state officials would facilitate talks between the activists and temple authorities, as #RightoPray trended on Twitter for a second day in India.

"Indian culture and the Hindu religion have always given women the right to worship," Fadnavis said in a tweet late on Tuesday. "A change in tradition in accordance with the times is our culture.

Discrimination in worshipping is not our

culture."

The temple, which has barred women for centuries from the inner sanctum that is dedicated to Shani, or Saturn, is one of a handful in India that bars women.

The popular Sabarimala Ayyappa temple in Kerala, which denies entry to women of reproductive age, is the subject of a petition in the Supreme Court, which has asked temple authorities to explain why they forbid women entry.

Politicians and spiritual leaders have weighed in on the highly contentious issue, with the head of the lawyers' group that filed the Sabarimala temple petition saying they had received hundreds of death threats for their action.

"There is discrimination against women across religions," said Flavia Agnes, a women's rights lawyer and co-founder of Majlis legal centre in Mumbai. "It's high time we took this up as an issue about equality for women, and not just entry into a temple."

1.5 lakh MCD workers go on strike, HC issues notice new delhi, JanUary 27 (ians): Over 1.5 lakh workers of Delhi's three main civic bodies went on a three-day strike on Wednesday over non-payment of salary -- a development that could cripple essential services like sanitation in the national capital.

Taking a serious note of the situation that has also occurred earlier leading to roads being strewn with garbage, the Delhi High Court issued notice to the central and the Delhi governments, and the civic bodies.

About 20 unions of the three Municipal Corporations of Delhi, which include doctors, engineers, gardeners, sanitation workers and others, staged a demonstration at Jantar Mantar protest site in the heart of the capital. The court order came after the workers decided to go on a three-day strike over non-payment of dues. It was hearing a petition seeking the release of salaries of municipal workers.

A division bench of Chief Justice G. Rohini and Justice Jayant Nath also directed the Delhi Police to ensure that sanitation workers do not face any dif-

ficulty in their job.

The court sought the response of the Delhi government, North Delhi Municipal Corporation, South Delhi Municipal Corporation, East Delhi Municipal Corporation and Delhi Development Authority by the next date of hearing on February 2.

"Many workers have not been paid for two to four months. Our arrears are long pending. So all the employees of three MCDs are on a three-day strike from Wednesday," Rajendra Mewati, president of Akhil Bharaitya Safai Majdoor Congress told IANS. "We will go on an definite strike and litter roads if our demands are not met," he added. The Bharatiya Janata Party-ruled municipal corporations report to the Centre and do not come under the city government.

However, they receive a part of their funds from the Centre and Delhi government.

Non-payment of salaries of the MCD employees has brought the AAP government and the BJP-controlled civic bodies at loggerheads with the latter accusing the former of deliberately with-

holding funds.

According to a civic official, it takes around Rs.500 crore to pay the salaries of all the employees of the three civic bodies.

Reacting to the development, Delhi Minister Kapil Mishra maintained that the city government had cleared its payments.

"An atmosphere is being created by the BJP to insult the image of Delhi.

"The three mayors of municipal corporation of Delhi have already given it in writing that the Delhi government has given all the money to pay the salary of sanitation workers," Mishra said.

"We have released Rs.892 crore to the North MCD, Rs.465 crore to East MCD, and Rs.668 crore to South MCD. Who has pocketed the money," he asked.

Delhi BJP chief Satish Upadhyay said the municipal corporations shall file contempt petition against the Delhi government for failing to release funds and thus comply with the orders of the Delhi High Court related to the implementation of the 4th Finance Commission.

Seventy percent Of urban India's sewage is untreated Chaitanya Mallapur

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here are four years left for the government target of ensuring all Indians use toilets, but in urban India alone, no more than 30 percent of sewage generated by 377 million people flows through treatment plants.

The rest is randomly dumped in rivers, seas, lakes and wells, polluting three-fourths of the country’s water bodies, according to an IndiaSpend analysis of various data sources.

An estimated 62,000 million litres per day (MLD) of sewage is generated in urban areas, while the treatment capacity across India is only 23,277 MLD, or 37 percent of sewage generated, according to data released by the government in De-

cember 2015.

Further parsing of this data reveals that of 816 municipal sewage treatment plants (STPs) listed across India, 522 work. So, of 62,000 MLD, the listed capacity is 23,277 MLD but no more than 18,883 MLD of sewage is actually treated.

That means 70 percent of sewage generated in urban India is not treated.

While 79 STPs don’t work, 145 are under construction and 70 are proposed, according to the Central Pollution Control Board’s Inventorization Of Sewage Treatment Plants report.

No improvement over the years; towns, cities pollute their own water India’s towns and cities contaminate their own water, with no improvement over the years.

Sewage generation in India from class-I cities (with a population more than 100,000) and class-II towns (population 50,000100,000) is estimated at 38,255 MLD, of which only 11,787 MLD (30 percent) is treated, according to the Faecal Sludge Management (FSM) report by Water Aid, a safe-water and sanitation advocacy, quoting a 2009 CPCB report.

The untreated sewage is dumped directly into water bodies, polluting threefourth of India’s surface water resources, the FSM report said. Up to 80 percent of water bodies could be polluted, the report said.

Operation and maintenance of existing treatment capacity is below par, with 39 percent plants not conforming to environmental rules for discharge into streams, the CPCB report said.

An estimated 75 percent to 80 percent of water pollution is from domestic sewage, discharged untreated into local water bodies.

A general, growing shortage of (working) sewagetreatment plants Of the 522 working STPs across India, the maximum are in the northern state of Punjab, which has 86. But no more than 38 work.

Uttar Pradesh has the most working STPs, 62, followed by Maharashtra (60) and Karnataka (44).

About 85 million in urban India lack adequate sanitation - more than Germany’s population About 17 million urban households lack adequate sanitation facilities in India, with 14.7 million households without toilets, the FSM report said.

If you consider five peo-

ple per family, that means about 85 million people - or more than the population of Germany - are without adequate sanitation in urban India.

In terms of rural households, only 48.4 percent (87.9 million) have toilet facilities as on December 7, 2015, according to a reply in the Lok Sabha.

Around five million (7.1%) urban households having pit latrines that have no slabs or are open pits, and about 900,000 toilets dispose off faeces directly into drains.

Only 32.7 percent of urban households that have sanitation facilities use toilets connected to an underground sewage network.

As many as 30 million urban households (38.2 percent), of the 79 million households with septic tanks, have no clear method for sewage disposal.

Open defecation remains a major challenge About 12.6 percent of urban households defecate in the open. This number is higher for slums, with 18.9 perceent of households defecating in the open.

Around 1.7 percent of households across India defecate in the open despite having toilets, the government informed the Lok Sabha in a reply last month, based on a 2012 National Sample Survey report.

In Madhya Pradesh, around 22.5 percent urban households defecate in open spaces, followed by Tamil Nadu (16.2 percent), Uttar Pradesh (14.8 percent), Gujarat (8.7 percent), Maharashtra (7.7 percent) and Delhi (3 percent).

A staggering 55 percent of rural households defecate in the open, according to data tabled in the Lok Sabha on May 7, 2015. Odi-

sha tops list, with 86.6 percent of rural households defecating in the open. In Kerala, no more than 3.9 percent of households defecate in the open.

The global story: Open defecation has fallen by half over 25 years The proportion of people practising open defecation globally has fallen almost by half, from 24 percent in 1990 to 13 percent in 2015.

About 68 percent of the world’s population had access to improved sanitation facilities, including flush toilets and covered latrines, in 2015, according to the World Health Organization (WHO).

However, nearly 2.4 billion people across the world lack basic sanitation facilities, such as toilets or latrines. Of these, 946 million defecate in the open,

according to the WHO. Will building toilets address the issue? The jury is out The Swachh Bharat (Clean India) Mission, launched by the National Democratic Alliance government on October 2, 2014, aims to make India open-defecation-free by October 2, 2019.

The government plans to construct 2.5 million individual household toilets in urban areas by 2015-16, of which 882,905 were constructed upto December, 2015, according to latest data available.

As many as 32,014 out of 100,000 community and public toilets have been built under the Swachh Bharat Mission. The rural sanitation programme, in its first year, saw the construction of 8.8 million toilets, against the target of 6 million.

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Zika, mosquitoes outwit Rio as Carnival, Olympics loom RIO DE JANEIRO, JANuARy 27 (REutERs): As Rio de Janeiro prepares to welcome hundreds of thousands of visitors for upcoming Carnival festivities and the Olympic Games in August, the city is scrambling to expel one unwelcome new arrival: the Zika virus.

It will be an uphill battle.

Zika is causing a widening health scare across tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas, where it has spread to over 20 countries.

In Brazil, where the virus is believed to have arrived in the hemisphere before spreading via mosquitoes, it has been linked to a brain defect in nearly 4,000 newborns.

But even as authorities knock on doors to warn people about the virus and spray tourist sites and mosquito hotbeds with insecticide, public health officials see no easy solution because the area is rife with the insects that transmit Zika and there is no vaccine.

“We are losing the battle in a big way,” Marcelo Castro, Brazil’s health minister, told reporters after meeting with President Dilma Rousseff late on Monday.

Castro announced plans to deploy 220,000 troops in February to distribute educational pamphlets and help scour cities for mosquito breeding grounds.

The illness is minor for most people except pregnant women and others affected by complications that scientists still struggle to understand. Zika has become more widespread as the Aedes aegypti mosquito that

Obama calls for rapid Zika research

A health ministry worker fumigates a house to kill mosquitoes during a campaign against dengue and chikungunya and to prevent the entry of Zika virus in Managua, Nicaragua on January 26. The Government of Nicaragua announced a plan in order to stop the Zika virus from arriving in the country. (REUTERS Photo)

transmits the virus by biting an infected person has migrated around the globe.

Early on Tuesday, just over a week before Rio kicks off annual Carnival celebrations, the city deployed workers to spray insecticide at the parade grounds where the marquee festivities occur.

More than 3,000 municipal health agents are deployed across Rio targeting mosquito hotbeds. Carnival and Olympic venues will be inspected daily during the big events.

Governments and health agencies, including the World Health Organization and the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, have cautioned pregnant women to consult physicians before they travel to affected

UN chief welcomes Nepal constitutional amendments uNItED NAtIONs, JANuARy 27 (IANs): SecretaryGeneral Ban Ki-moon has welcomed Nepal parliament’s vote to amend the constitution and hoped that the positive development would help ease the border blockade.

Responding to a question, Ban’s spokesperson Stephane Dujarric said Tuesday that Ban “welcomes parliamentary action to amend the Constitution as an important step in resolving differences on constitutional arrangements.”

“He hopes that current positive developments could help normalise passage of supplies at Nepal’s border points and refocus attention to address urgent reconstruction and other needs,” Dujarric added. Over the weekend Nepal’s parliament voted to amend the constitution in order to create a House of representatives, redelineate electoral constituencies so they can potentially meet the demands of Madhesis and ensure social justice.

However, the Madhesis, whose protests have led to a blockade of the border with India, have rejected the amendments saying they did not go far enough to meet their demands. Their principal demand is the creation of two separate Madhesi provinces in the plains region, which was not included in amendment project.

Participating in the walkout before the vote on the amendment, Laxman Lal Karna of the United Democratic Madhesi Front said, “It does not even touch our main demand for changing the borders of the provinces.” Dujarric said Ban “encourages all parties to exercise maximum flexibility in resolving remaining issues via dialogue.”

Smokers who quit 15-yrs ago still at high risk of lung cancer NEW yORk, JANuARy 27 (IANs): People who kicked the butt as long as 15 years ago are still at high risk for lung cancer and should be screened, warn researchers.

The current lung cancer screening criteria set by the US Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) recommends CT screening for adults between ages 55 and 80 who have smoked at least one pack a day for 30 years and are still smoking or have quit within 15 years.

In a new study, lead author Ping Yang, epidemiologist at Mayo Clinic Cancer Centre, and colleagues found that twothirds of patients with newly diagnosed lung cancer would not meet the current USPSTF screening criteria, suggesting a need to adjust the definition of patients at high risk.

They found that compared to other risk categories, patients who quit smoking for 15 to 30 years accounted for the greatest percentage of patients with lung cancer who didn’t qualify for screening. “We were surprised to find that the incidence of lung cancer was proportionally higher in this subgroup, compared to other subgroups of former cigarette smokers,” Yang noted.

The common assumption is that after a person has quit for so many years, the lung cancer rate would be so low that it wouldn’t be noticeable.

“We found that assumption to be wrong. This suggests we need to pay attention to people who quit smoking more than 15 years ago, because they are still at high risk for developing lung cancer,” Yang added in a paper published in the Journal of Thoracic Oncology.

Equally important, the findings showed that expanding the criteria for CT screening would save more lives with an acceptable amount of radiation exposure and cost. If true in large populations, the authors recommend that policymakers should consider changing the lung cancer screening guidelines to include people who quit smoking more than 15 years ago.

countries.

U.S. health officials are stepping up efforts to study the link between Zika infections and birth defects in infants amid predictions for widespread circulation of the virus within the United States during warmer months. But travel agents and hotel operators in Brazil say that, while they are receiving a lot of questions about the precautions the government is taking, the Zika scare has yet to lead to many cancellations from would-be visitors.

Government sources told Reuters on Tuesday it is preparing an international campaign through social media and travel agencies to inform potential visitors about the virus, and what Brazil is doing to fight it, in a bid to avoid any

impact on the Olympics.

Warm-up festivities for Carnival in recent days have lured thousands to street marches and block parties, even if the smell of insect repellent now rivals that of the beer, sweat and urine more commonly associated with the revelry.

The virus is expected to continue spreading apace because the Aedes aegypti mosquito is notoriously adaptive. The insect thrives in puddles, nooks and crannies common in Rio and other tropical cities peppered with chaotic and unplanned neighbourhoods, where rainwater, open sewers and litter offer ample habitat.

“It is the perfect set-up for proliferation,” said Isaac Bogoch, a tropical infectious disease specialist at

CHICAGO/WAsHINGtON, JANuARy 27 (REutERs): President Barack Obama on Tuesday called for the rapid development of tests, vaccines and treatments to fight the mosquito-transmitted Zika virus, which has been linked to birth defects and could spread to the United States in warmer months. U.S. health officials are stepping up efforts to study the link between Zika virus infections and birth defects, citing a recent study estimating the virus could reach regions where 60% of the US population lives.

Obama was briefed on the potential spread of the virus by his top health and national security officials on Tuesday. “The president emphasized the need to accelerate research efforts to make available better diagnostic tests, to develop vaccines and therapeutics, and to ensure that all Americans have information about the Zika virus and steps they can take to better protect themselves from infection,” the White House said in a statement.

The virus has been linked to brain damage in thousands of babies in Brazil. There is no vaccine or treatment for Zika, a close cousin of dengue and chikungunya, which causes mild fever and rash. An estimated 80 percent

Toronto General Hospital, who published a scientific paper predicting Zika’s rapid spread. “It can keep spreading until we find a way to contain the virus or keep the mosquitoes from transmitting it.”

ENGAGING RESIDENTS Zika was first identified in Uganda in 1947 and has caused limited outbreaks ever since, most recently on Pacific islands in the last decade. Officials believe it may have arrived in Brazil with a traveller when the country hosted the 2014 World Cup. So little is known about Zika that the believed association with microcephaly, the brain defect in babies born to women thought to have carried the virus, was not hypothesised until the

Pacific outbreak.

The link was only empirically tested when scientists began collecting amniotic samples from mothers of affected children in northeast Brazil last year.

Now, laboratories are rushing to produce a test that can identify the virus quickly in suspected patients and, more significantly, develop a vaccine, a process that scientists say will take years.

Meanwhile, doctors and public health administrators say the challenge is to get citizens engaged in the struggle against the mosquito. Not only does poor development and gaping inequality across Latin America provide ripe terrain for urban infestations, some residents are dismissive or downright

‘Russia and China fear grip may wane’ BEIJING, JANuARy 27 (REutERs): Russia and China are imposing their biggest clampdown on civil society in a generation and Europe’s efforts to manage its migrant crisis risk undermining its core values, Human Rights Watch says in its annual global review.

The review of more than 90 countries’ human rights records, released in Istanbul on Wednesday, highlighted Russia and China but said rights crackdowns are also taking place in countries from Ethiopia to Turkey.

“In China and Russia ... the leadership has an implicit pact with their people: ‘We will give you increased prosperity, if you let us govern without accountability,” the group’s executive director, Kenneth Roth, said in an interview.

“As the economy heads downhill, they worry about popular reaction ... and we see in both Russia and China a crackdown on civil society of the sort we have not seen in

a generation.”

Roth cited moves that make life harder for civil society groups in Russia which receive foreign funding. Chinese activists struggle to establish rights groups and risk imprisonment under broad uses of anti-terror laws, he said.

Some of it was the result of the proliferation of social media.

“If you are an autocrat, your ultimate fear is to see your citizens in the streets protesting against you ...

Social media is extremely difficult to control,” Roth said.

China rejects any criticism of its human rights record, saying it is a country ruled by law and that it opposes external interference in its domestic affairs.

Russian President Vladimir Putin has said he will not allow the West to use civil rights groups to foment unrest in Russia, suggesting their activities are sometimes politically-motivated and designed to undermine the tightly-controlled

political system he has spent 15 years shaping.

MIGRANTS Human Rights Watch expressed concern that the influx of refugees to Europe from Syria and elsewhere has coincided with the rise of populist political parties exploiting Islamophobia.

“The refugee crisis threatens the openness of the European Union, but it is threatening more fundamental values,” Roth said.

“We feel a lot of the popular reaction against refugees is a product of the chaotic nature of the flow so far.”

Roth said one spillover from this was that Europe was not focusing on Turkey’s military crackdown on Kurdish militants and the prosecution of critical journalists, politicians and academics who accuse President Tayyip Erdogan of increasingly authoritarian tendencies.

of people infected have no symptoms, making it difficult for pregnant women to know whether they have been infected.

On Monday, the World Health Organization predicted the virus would spread to all countries across the Americas except for Canada and Chile. In a blog post, National Institutes of Health Director Dr. Francis Collins cited a Lancet study published Jan. 14 in which researchers predicted the Zika virus could be spread in areas along the East and West Coasts of the United States and much of the Midwest during warmer months, where about 200 million people live.

The study also showed that 22.7 million more people live in humid parts of the country where mosquitoes carrying the virus could live year round. Given the threat, Collins said “it is now critically important to confirm, through careful epidemiological and animal studies, whether or not a causal link exists between Zika virus infections in pregnant women and microcephaly in their newborn babies.” Microcephaly results in babies being born with abnormally small heads.

There is still much to learn about Zika infections, experts said.

hostile towards a public sector that often fails to provide basic health, sanitation, education and other public services.

In Rio, health agents sometimes cannot even enter neighbourhoods because of crime and security risks. “A lot of people don’t want to hear anything the city or state has to say,” said Hermano de Castro, director of the National School of Public Health at the Oswaldo Cruz Foundation, a health institute run by Brazil’s government. “It’s hard to get people involved when health workers are considered outsiders.”

Previous efforts to target Aedes aegypti have failed.

The mosquito is known to carry other tropical maladies, including yellow fever, dengue and chikungunya.

Although authorities have sought to educate locals about the dangers of stagnant water, dengue has worsened in recent years.

Last year, Rio registered 10 times as many cases as in 2014, including at least 22 deaths. The outbreaks come at a time when Rio’s state government, strapped for cash because of plummeting royalties from offshore oil fields, has been forced to shutter hospitals and research laboratories.

“We can’t even control dengue and now we have Zika to battle,” said Daniel Becker, a prominent paediatrician in Rio who, like many doctors, fears the microcephaly scare might lead to a dangerous surge in clandestine abortions in Brazil, where terminating pregnancies is illegal.

Late-night texting affects sleep, grades NEW yORk, JANuARy 27 (IANs): Messaging in the dark affects sleep, health and performance in school, says a study.

Students who text for longer duration in the dark sleep only for a few hours and thus remain sleepier during the day than those who stopped messaging when they went to bed, the researchers from Rutgers University in New Jersey, US, said. Texting before lights out did not affect academic performance, the study showed.

Although females reported more messaging overall and more daytime sleepiness, they had better academic performance than males. The researchers attributed this to the fact that the girls texted primarily before turning off the light. Adolescents should be getting eight and a half hours of sleep during a night, the researchers said, adding that de-

ficiency in sleep can affect their Rapid Eye Movement (REM) -- the period during sleep most important to learning, memory consolidation and social adjustment in adolescents.

When falling asleep is delayed but rising time is not, REM sleep will be cut short, which can affect learning and memory, the researchers explained.

The effects of “blue light” emitted from smartphones and tablets are intensified when viewed in a dark room.

This short wavelength light can have a strong impact on daytime sleepiness symptoms since it can delay melatonin release -- a hormone that helps control sleep, making it more difficult to fall asleep - even when seen through closed eyelids, the researchers noted in the study published in the Journal of Child Neurology.

Trump pulls out of presidential debate; asks: Why do I have to make Fox rich?

WAsHINGtON, JANuARy 27 (IANs): As the Republican presidential frontrunner Donald Trump hit a new high in polls, he threw the party establishment into turmoil with an abrupt announcement that he would skip Thursday’s presidential debate.

Escalating a long running feud with debate host Fox News Channel four days before the Iowa caucuses, the first nominating contests, the real estate mogul said he would instead host a competing event in the state to raise money for wounded warriors.

“And Fox will go from probably having 24 million viewers to about 2 million,” said campaign manager Corey Lewandowski referring to the fact that the Republic debates have become must watch television events largely thanks to the reality TV star’s antics.

“Why should the networks continue to get rich on the debates?” Trump

himself told reporters at a news conference in Marshalltown. “Why do I have to make Fox rich?”

Trump had objected to the participation of Fox News anchor Megyn Kelly as one of the three moderators, claiming she has treated him unfairly with both her questioning of him at last August’s debate and her commentary since then.

Trump, probably the first major candidate to skip a debate, also took umbrage to a “wise-guy press release” that the network issued earlier on Tuesday saying it was inappropriately antagonistic and childish.

“We learned from a secret back channel that the Ayatollah and Putin both intend to treat Donald Trump unfairly when they meet with him if he becomes president - a nefarious source tells us that Trump has his own secret plan to replace the Cabinet with his Twitter followers to

see if he should even go to those meetings,” the statement said.

When Trump read the statement, he shot back with a tweet, calling it a “pathetic attempt by Fox News to try and build up ratings for the #GOPDebate.”

He added, “Without me they’d have no ratings!”

Media analysts asked whether Fox would leave an empty podium at centre stage during Thursday’s event, which is the last Republican debate before the all-important Iowa caucuses.

But analysts were in agreement that, the debate boycott is unlikely to hurt Trump in the national polls even as he is accused of ducking face-to-face confrontations with his opponents and questions from debate moderators.

Trump’s announcement came hours after a new poll found him hitting a new high in the race for the Republican nomination with 41 percent Re-

U.S. Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump takes the stage at a campaign rally in Marshalltown, Iowa on January 26. (REUTERS Photo)

publican voters nationwide backing him.

Significantly more than two-thirds of Republicans said he’s the candidate most likely to capture their party’s presidential nomination, according to a new CNN/ORC Poll.

Trump’s backing was more than double the support of his nearest competitor, Texas Senator Ted Cruz, who notcheg 19 percent

support in the poll.

No other candidate hit double-digits. Florida Senator Marco Rubio landed at 8 percent, retired neurosurgeon Ben Carson at 6 percent, former Florida Governor Jeb Bush at 5 percent, New Jersey Governor Chris Christie at 4 percent, and the rest at 3 percent or less.

Trump was also widely seen as the candidate best able to win in November

with 63 percent of Republicans saying so, compared with 16 percent who saw Cruz as best positioned to win and 10 percent who named Rubio.

But in hypothetical general election, Trump appeared to fare slightly worse than either Cruz or Rubio when matched up against either Democratic frontrunner Hillary Clinton or her rival Bernie Sanders.

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Republic Day celebration at Longkhim Members of the Kohima Press Club pose with the children of Cradle Ridge, NMA hospice (Seithogei) on Tuesday. The KPC members visited the home and interacted with the children on the occasion of Republic Day. KPC donated rice, pulses and tea and also had a short time of prayer with the children.

MLA & Chairman NIDC Ltd, Tovihoto Ayemi taking salute from one of the parade contingents at Longkhim on Tuesday. (Morung Photo) Morung Express News Dimapur | January 27

MLA & Chairman, NIDC Ltd, Tovihoto Ayemi has stressed that the fruits of growth have to reach everyone for which imporNagaland House staff, New Delhi celebrated 67th Republic tant steps have been takDay at 29-Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam Road, New Delhi. The flag was hoisted by Deputy Speaker, Imtikumzuk Longkumer. Along with the staff the visiting VIPs and Officers from Nagaland also joined the function.

Idgah Committee President Sanawar Shaikh host the National Flag on the occasion of Republic Day at Idgah premises.

The Nagaland Contractors’ & Suppliers’ Union (NCSU) Kohima visited Youth Mission Ministry at Seikhazou, Kohima on January 26 last as part of the home visitation on the occasion of Republic Day. A brief introduction and prayer was led by Rev. Dr. Thupu-o Nyekha, president Youth Mission Ministry while short sharing on behalf of NCSU was made by John Kath, general secretary NCSU. Later, the NCSU distributed essential commodities to the Ministry.

en by the government. He was speaking during the 67th Republic Day celebration at Longkhim as the chief guest.

He said about 10 lakh Aadhar numbers have been generated in the state and that seeding of

bank accounts with Aadhar would improve access of citizens to various welfare schemes.

Tovihoto also said that the inauguration of Passport Seva Kendra at Chumukedima on January 15 was a New Year’s

gift to passport seekers in the state. Stating that peace was a pre-requisite for economic growth and social well being of the citizens, Tovihoto called upon the citizens of the state to look ahead at the prospects and challenges before them with courage, confidence and optimism.

Tovihoto unfurled the national tricolour and took salute from the parade contingents. During the programme, Sangvi Club and VG Dancing troupe presented cultural items while Living Local Band presented retreat.

The chief guest was accompanied by DCCI President, Hokivi Chishi; Niholu, OSD to Minister CL John; former DMC councillor, Vikheho, NPF party leaders and others.

Parliamentary secretary for Municipal Affairs and Economics & Statistics, R Tohanba, addressing the Republic Day celebration at Shamator ADC headquarter. The chief guest who read out the R-Day speech also took salute of the various march pass contingents including 3rd NAP, Village Guards and school students. The parliamentary secretary also visited the stalls exhibiting and selling kholar (local Rajma bean) and other organic vegetables. Village Guard Sangphur, Village Guard Meleangrü and Thopun Cultural Troupe entertained the festive gathering with cultural presentations. Vice president, NPF Central, Lepshi Ao accompanied the parliamentary secretary. (Morung Photo)

Governor launches State Disaster Response Force Kohima, January 27 (DiPr): Governor of Nagaland, PB Acharya launched the State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) on the occasion of 67th Republic Day 2016 at the Secretariat Plaza, Kohima this morning.

In a message, the Governor stated that the Disaster Management Act 2005 has made a statutory provision for constitution of National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) & State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) for the purpose of specialized response to natural and man-made disasters.

The NSDMA has set up and trained 1 (one) company each from 9th IR, 10th IR, 12th IR, 13th IR, 14th IR, 15th IR and all the 11 districts Executive Forces (DEFs) and village guards of Tuensang.

These personnel for the dedicated SDRF would be stationed in 8 (eight) key location points in the state for responding to disaster promptly and effectively. Also 240 personnel of Civil Defence and Home Guards have been trained exclusively for Disaster management during normal times, these personnel will carry out awareness programmes in villages, schools and colleges and in an event of disaster, they will be the first line of response for search and rescue operations. The SDRF trained from IRB/DEF and village guard will act as a back-up force during a large scale disaster to create a proper order during emergency.

The Home department disaster management also presented a mock drill on bomb blast scenario.

The Believers church Youth Fellowship Dimapur Zone observed Republic Day by organising a social work to spread the message and initiative of ‘Clean India’ to Change people’s attitudes to sanitation and create awareness to avoid littering public places. About 30 youths took part in cleaning the parking area of Railway station, Taxi stand and NST Office. The programme begun with a short prayer by Rev. Fr. Xuvishe and short sharing by Rev. Fr. Kasthang Kath.

The Gorkha Public Panchayat, Kohima visited old age home on the eve of the 67th republic day and supported the home with food stuff and also provided monetary assistance to the management.

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Nagaland State Unit celebrate 67th Republic Day programme here at party head office Aiko building opposite town hall Dimapur. General Secretary (organisation) Prashan Arora, led the programme on the occasion and the state president Visasolie Lhoungu, hoisted the national flag and led the national anthem. The programme was conducted with the active participation of the State Mahila Morcha, Yuva Morcha, Dimapur district BJP & Yuva and all the well wishers from the other parts of the State.

As part of the Republic Day celebration members of the Nagaland Institute of Health, Environment & Social Welfare (NIHESW) Kohima visited the Spastics Day Home at Kohima. Dr Nandira Changkija, Principal Director of Health & Family Welfare, and one of the volunteers, Bendangla spoke about the children of the Home and the activities carried out in the centre. Toys, sweets and cash were also distributed to the children. The Spastics Day Home is presently housed in the building of the IAS Association of Nagaland located near the Badminton Stadium.

Governor of Nagaland P.B Acharya and State Chief Minister TR Zeliang dancing with the cultural troupe during the State level Republic Day Celebrations at the Secretariat Plaza, Kohima on January 26. (DIPR Photo)

On the occasion of the 67th Republic day celebration the department of the Social Welfare, Peren district visited District Hospital, Peren. The team comprising of CDPOs, Namhuheing, Tekatemjen Longkumer, Akali Sema and staffs interacted with Dr. Dennese, Nurses and Patients. Bible reading and mass prayer was conducted. The patients were given fresh fruit, biscuits and cash which were contributed by the Officers and Staffs of the district.

Parliamentary Secretary for Higher & Technical Education, Nagaland, Deo Nukhu unfurled the tri-colour National Flag and took the Rashtriya National Salute on the occasion of 67th Republic Day of the Indian nation at Pfutsero. Four parade contingents took part in the march pass viz; DEF, Pfutsero, Pfutsero Government Collage, TMT Higher Secondary School, Pfutsero and Chakhesang Mission Higher Secondary School, Pfutsero, while the students of Baptist Theological College (BTC) Pfutsero presented the National Anthem. State lunch was served at the official resident of ADC, Pfutsero.

Dr TM Lotha, Advisor, Treasuries & Accounts and Relief & Rehabilitation addressing 67th Republic Day 2016 at Chiephobozou ADC Hq after unfurling Tricolor Flag. He was accompanied by the local MLA Chairman NSMDC, Dr. Neiphrezo Keditsu.

The 67th Republic Day was observed at Tening ADC headquarter with Dr Imtiwabang Aier, Parliamentary Secretary of Geology and Mining as the chief guest.

The programme started with hosting of the National Flag and salute followed

by National Anthem and speech. Later in the evening, an exhibition match was played between Government Servant vs Ad Hoc Town committee Tening.

KVK Phek and NRC on Mithun Porba: KVK Phek celebrated Republic Day 2016 at office premises where staffs of KVK Phek and NRC on Mithun participated in the programme.

At NRC on Mithun, Porba station, Dr.Prakash R.Dutta, Station Incharge, unfurl the National flag and spoke about the importance of Republic day.

At KVK Phek, Porba, the unfurling of the National flag and a short speech Commemorating the celebration of Republic Day on Janu- was given by T Esther Longkumer, ACary 26, Puliebadze Club Office Bearers and members led by TO-Soil Sc and PC Incharge. its President Shri Vizovoto Nagi have paid a visit to the State Mental Hospital at Aradura, Kohima. During the visit, a short program was organised with the inmates and staff wherein Rev. Savito Nagi gave a short speech and led a mass prayer.

The Club also has donated several food items to the hospital which includes Sweets, Noodles, Juices, Eggs, etc.

Kohima Lions Club (NEPS): EightMember Team of Kohima Lions Club has today visited inmates at the KRIPA Foundation, below Kohima Bible

Manav Utthan Sewa Samiti Hans Geeta Gyan Mandir Kohima distributed fruit at Kohima Naga Hospital to more than 83 patients on occasion of 67th India Republic Day and Role Model St. Shree Vibhuji Maharaj Ji Birthday. The programme was observed under the guidance of M. Bhakti Baiji, M. Bedhai Baiji & M. Vabana Baiji and with the full support of Manav Utthan Sewa Samiti members and Manav Sewa Dal of Dimapur, Assam. The programme was inspired by Spiritual Master Shree Members of the Classic Club led by its President K. Neibu Sekhose visited Leprosy colony at Naga Bazar to mark ReSatpal Maharaj Ji to help the needy people. public day on January 26. During the visitation the members handed gift packs to the patients. The Club also presented rice, dals, sugar, milk, tea leaf and distributed sweets to the inmates and children. A simple function was held along with the inmates before handing over the items to them.

Gp Capt Sanjay Gaekwad, Principal of Sainik School Punglwa receives salutation during the Republic Day celebration. He was received by Lt Col Jitendra Dogra, Vice Principal and Lt Kanu Barman of NL (I) Sainik School Coy, NCC. The celebrations started with hoisting of the national flag along the echoing beats of the national anthem. The cadets marched past the saluting dais under the command of School Captain Cadet Nsimtube Ndang. It was followed by speech by the Cadets giving an overview into Indian constitution and its importance. As part of the Republic Day celebration Inter House Drill Competition was held amongst the Six Mother Houses. The day’s celebration ended with high tea with cadets, staff, families and NAP personnel.

College as part of our visitation program on the occasion of the Indian Republic Day Celebration. Presently, there are 14 inmates at the KRIPA Foundation Rehab Center. Our Club president Lion Tali Jamir and senior Member Lion Achakbou Newmai also spoke to the inmates. Counsellor at the KRIPA FOUNDATION CENTER, Partha also shared a brief history of how the Foundation came into being and the inmates were counselled and treated. He also requested the Club Members to spread the right message of their humble and humanity services to others, in which our Club President assured to fulfill his vision and plan. At last, Members of

Lions and Leo Club of Dimapur celebrated 67th Republic Day on January 26 at Lions Centre. The Flag was hosting in the presence of the members of the Lions and the Leo Club of Dimapur which was followed by National Anthem and Flag salutation. After that the members visited the Prodigals Home and Leos distributed Foods, stationeries, items etc.

Kohima Lions Club and inmates and staffs of the center ate food together.

Nagaland Adventure Club: Members of the Nagaland Adventure Club visited Eden Gardens Children’s Home at Khuzama on the occasion of India’s Republic Day. The club in a press statement termed the visit a “very pleasant” and “memorable” moment and added that the club has now become familiar with the place and the children owing to its numerous visits on various occasion over the years. The club also donated firewood, sports items, cloths and notebooks to the children, the release stated.

Marking the occasion of 67th Republic Day, 32 Assam Rifles under the aegis of 6 sector Assam Rifles led by the CO Col. V.S. Shikarwar visited various orphanages around Dimapur on January 26. The Assam rifles team visited St. Joseph Orphanage home, Dimapur and Arson Star orphanage home Dimapur and provided the children of the orphanages with lunch. The Assam Rifles led by the CO and accompanied by his wife and other officers also interacted with the children. (DIPR Photo)

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ream Makers Event Management and Chang Khulei Setshang will be organising the 1st edition of Miss Chang Beauty Pageant 2016 on January 28th 2016,4:00p.m at G.H.S.S Auditorium Tuensang Town with the theme “Creating a future for tomorrow”.

1.Miss Kundanglemla 2.Miss Atola 3.Miss Mongsensangla 4.Miss Anti 5.Miss Naong Chemtan 6.Miss Makenmenla 7.Miss Sangli 8.Miss Rebecca 9.Miss Mounglemla 10.Miss Onounungla 11.Miss Chuba Chipen.

T. Yanger, Along Konyak and Alobo Naga winners of the Governor’s Award for distinction in the field of Art, Music and Literature 2016 seen with the Governor of Nagaland & Assam P.B. Acharya, Chief Minister, Nagaland T.R Zeliang and others during the function held at Raj Bhavan, Kohima on January 26. (DIPR Photo)

'The Godfather' actor Abe Vigoda dies at 94

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ctor Abe Vigoda, known for his work on "The Godfather" and on the television series "Barney Miller", has died.

He was 94.

Vigoda, who earned Emmy Award nominaContestants: tions in three straight years for his portrayal of (Photography-Hopong Chang) the world-weary Detective Phil Fish on the 1970s ABC sitcom "Barney Miller", died at his home here on Tuesday, reports hollywoodreporter.com.

Vigoda essayed the role of a mafia soldier, Sal Tessio in director Francis Ford Coppola’s first two parts of “The Godfather”.

Earlier, Coppola had hired Vigoda during an open call audition (for actors without an agent). "The Godfather" (1972) was ViA collection of the traditional dresses of Chang, Zeliang, Angami, Rengma, Pochury, Ao and Khiamniungan tribes in one of the exhibitions in Kohima goda’s first movie.

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with Abe in 'The Godfather' and wonderful to have him among us. We had some great memories together, and he will really be missed,” said actor Robert Duvall who co-starred with Vigoda in

“The Godfather”.

Vigoda also appeared in films like “The Don Is Dead” (1973), “Prancer” (1989), “Joe Versus the Volcano” (1990), “Sugar Hill” (1993), “Jury Duty” (1995) and “Crime Spree” (2003).

Woody Allen casts Miley Cyrus in upcoming Amazon series Miss Universe says next dream is to be a Bond girl

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he veteran director has cast the pop star in his new upcoming Amazon TV series alongside Elaine May, Deadline reports. Not

much else is known about the series, except that it takes place in the 1960s and will also star Allen – who wrote the script and is directing. Shooting report-

edly begins in March.

News of the series first broke last year, with Allen remarking of his transition to TV, “I don’t know how I got into this. I have no ideas

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and I’m not sure where to begin. At the time, he was prepping his latest film, “Irrational Man,” which starred Emma Stone and Joaquin Phoenix. That film premiered at the Cannes Film Festival and opened in July 2015, but only took in a little more than $4 million at the box office, according to Box Office Mojo.

For Cyrus, her career in TV and film has mostly been confined to latenight shows and award ceremony appearances recently, but she logged time for years on “Hannah Montana,” a popular Disney tween show that ran from 2006 to 2010. Since then, she has had a successful pop career, while courting controversy.

Her latest release is “Miley Cyrus and Her Dead Petz,” an album she made with the Flaming Lips. She gave it away for free the day after she hosted the MTV Video Music Awards in August.

ia Alonzo Wurtzbach returned home to the Philippines for the first time since her crowning and that awkward moment when host Steve Harvey mistakenly announced Miss Colombia as the winner instead of her. She said Sunday she's using the intense attention she got after that controversy to focus on her causes like fighting HIV and AIDS. "I'm using the attention to talk about my causes. Now, I have everybody's attention," she said. She told a news conference that she plans to be tested for HIV publicly in New York to encourage other people to be tested, including in the Philippines, where HIV cases have risen alarmingly in recent years.

Asked about her plans after her reign, Wurtzbach said she would consider possible job offers in the United States, adding: "I might be the next Bond girl, who knows? So, we'll see, that's the next dream." Many international actresses have been cast alongside actors playing British agent James

Bond and are popularly known as "Bond girls."

Wurtzbach, 26, has worked as an actress and model in the Philippines before winning the crown. The Miss Universe pageant is a big deal in the Philippines, where two other women have brought home the crown before her, with the last one winning in 1973.

On Monday, Wurtzbach will meet President Benigno Aquino III, a bachelor who is rumored to have gone on a date with her before. She'll receive a citation from the Senate for her victory then join a motorcade around Manila that will end with a fireworks show.

Wurtzbach told reporters she was so overwhelmed with her triumph that she constantly checked on her crown in the initial days and even took a nap beside it but decided not to do that again because she might break it. "God forbid that would happen, the Filipinos are gonna kill me. I haven't even done my homecoming yet," she said, repeatedly touching the diamond-studded crown.

Ben Affleck and Henry Cavill cover Dhanush to make his Hollywood Empire as Batman and Superman debut opposite Uma Thurman

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en Affleck and Henry Cavill have gone head-to-head as they kick off the promo for the highly-anticipated Batman v Superman: Dawn Of Justice film by fronting two magazine covers. The American screen star and the English actor transformed into their superhero alter-egos for special editions of Empire magazine, out next month. Ben, 43, donned his all-black Batman gear while Henry, 32, was reunited with his Superman get-up for the images.

'History's two greatest superheroes face off in Batman v Superman: Dawn Of Justice,' the strapline

he Kolaveri Di boy has seriously reached some new heights here.

The actor, who is raved in South for his killer dialogue delivery and witty persona, will now be seen in a Hollywood flick. Son-in-law of superstar Rajnikanth, Dhanush has sprung out quite well in the open.

Making his career stupendously in South and moving to Bollywood, he has now managed to bag a Hollywood flick to. Being the lead in itself is a huge thing but the film will also star Uma Thurman and that just means it’s gonna be awesome AF! Directed by Iranian French director Marjane Satrapi, the film will also star Alexandra Daddario (of San Andreas fame). Titled The Extraordinary Journey Of The Fakir Who Got Trapped In An Ikea Cupboard, the story revolves around a conjurer, Aja, from a forgotten Indian colony of artists, who is sent to Paris on a secret mission by his mother.

Marjane is super excited for this film and the fact that the protagonist is an Indian magician who is witty, funny and full of grace. The shooting scheduled to start by mid 2016 and will take place in parts of India, France, Italy and Morocco. When asked why she chose Dhanush for this role, Marjane said, “As I was watching various Indian movies, Dhanush became the most obvious choice – his intelligence, his killer smile, his ability to enter fully into the skin of the character he played (and I can go on and on forever) made me confident that he was the one.”

reads. Both issues feature interviews with producer Charles Roven and director Zac Snyder in which they reveal small details about the plot of the upcoming superhero release. 'To go up against heroes like Batman and Superman, we wanted to introduce one of the DC Universe’s most iconic and powerful villains,' Zac said. Adding: 'He is essentially an unstoppable force. He poses a real threat to the world within the film.'

Ben's turn as Batman marks his first and Charles highlighted the differences between his version of the

much-loved DC Comic character and Christian Bale's who played him beforehand. He said: 'He’s older…[and] he’s seen the worst of what man can do.

He’s been darkened by it, he’s tougher, he’s angrier, I guess.' He added: '[Batman] is not giving people a chance. He is more than a vigilante. He has become not only the cop, if you will, he has also become the jury and executioner.' Lauren Cohan, Diane Lane, Amy Adams, Jeffrey Dean Morgan, and Laurence Fishburne also star in Zack Snyder's much-awaited release.

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ctress Sofia Vergara has filed a USD 15 million lawsuit against a beauty company for using her image without permission. The 43-year-old 'Modern Family' star claimed that the Venus Concept used her name and likeness without her permission to promote its products through multiple advertising materials, reported US magazine. The lawsuit stated, "Vergara tried the Legacy treatment, but ultimately did not like it, finding that it was a waste of time and money with

little in the way of any results."

It also stated that "(Vergara) would not use it again, and certainly would not endorse it nor agree to appear in an international advertisement campaign to promote it," and she didn't "recommend the Venus Legacy product or services." The Colombian actress was first linked to Venus Concept ahead of the 66th Primetime Emmy Awards in August 2014. She has been battling with the company for more than a year now.

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Royal Scotts lift DPL 2016 Andy Murray, Konta win on a distracting day in Melbourne

DiMaPUR, JaNUaRy 27 (MExN): In an exciting final, Royal Scotts Cricket Club (Delhi) narrowly defeated Dimapur Royals team by 2 wickets to lift the 5th edition of Dimapur Premier Leaque, 2016, at NCA Stadium on January 26.

Dimapur Royals electing to bat first managed to score 92 for the loss of 9 wickets in their allotted 20 overs. Barring openers Puchu Deb (11 runs) and Sedezalie (52 runs), no other Royals’ batsman withstood the strong bowling of the Delhi side.

In the run chase, the Royal Scotts started off well with openers Naveen Kumar (25 runs) and Sunil Pal (11 runs) managing to get 44 runs from the first 7 overs. But a dramatic collapse spun by off spinner Tahmeed Rahman, who finished with figures of 3 for 7, left the strong Delhi side reduced to 71 for 8 in

Chief Guest Anato Zhimomi giving away the trophy.

Best Bowler - Tahmeed Rahman of Dimapur Royals (12 wickets in 4 matches; 2/6, 4/6, 3/27 and 3/7 runs) received cash prize of Rs. 5000 and trophy.

Best Batsmen - Hokaito Zhimomi of Flamingoz S.C. (145 runs in 4 matches) received cash prize of Rs. 5000 along with trophy.

Man of the Series - Naveen Kumar of Royal Scotts (Delhi) (135 runs and 6 wickets in 5 matches) received cash prize of Rs. 10,000 and trophy.

the 14th over. However, experience of the Delhi side showed as they crept towards the target and managed to win the match in the 18th over without losing anymore wicket.

Dimapur Royals’ Sohaib finished with 2 for 17 runs while Akavi took 1 for 17 runs. Sedezalie of Dimapur Royals was named the Man of the Match of the final game. The winner Royal Scotts CC, Delhi received a cash prize of Rs. 70,000 and the running trophy while runners up Dimapur Royals CC received a cash prize of Rs. 50,000 and the running trophy. Losing semi finalists Flamingoz SC and Victoria Stars received cash prize of Rs. 10,000 each.

The final was graced,

by Anato Zhimomi, member of Nagaland Cricket Association and Director Zhimomi Groups of Industries, as Chief Guest.

SASA 54th Wrestling Meet 2016 from today

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Sachin Jaiswal, IAS, (centre) with officials and members of Mokokchung T20 Cricket Association at the launch of the 1st Master Shield Trophy, at Hotel Metsuben on January 27. The tournament is scheduled from January 28 to February 3 at Imkongmeren Sports Complex. A Total of 10 Teams, 2 from Wokha District will be participating in the tournament.

Students of APS Rangapahar during its 3rd Annual Sports Day 2015-16. Zonal President AWWA, 3 Corps, Bibha Krishna, who is also a former Principal of the school, was the Chief Guest on the occasion. The sports events which included 4x400m relay, 100m, 200m, Skipping Rope Race, etc. were conducted over a period of 5 days.

2nd Lotha Women Sports Meet kicks off

WOKha, JaNUaRy 27 (MExN): The second edition of the Women Sports Meet organised by the Wokha District Lotha Women Sports Association (WDLWSA) officially kick started at the Public Ground, Wokha on Janu-

ary 27 with A. Robin Lotha, Deputy Commissioner, Wokha as chief guest.

Speaking at the inaugural function Robin said to be a winner one must be disciplined and should have the spirit of sportsmanship. He later declared

Ramires leaves Chelsea for China; Pato arrives in London LONDON, JaNUaRy 27 (aP): Brazil midfielder Ramires has left Chelsea as compatriot Alexandre Pato arrived in London to join up with the Premier League champions. After more than five years at Chelsea, Ramires has signed for Chinese Super League club Jiangsu Suning.

But Chelsea is set to add striker Pato to its squad until the end of the season. Pato flew into London from Brazil to complete an expected loan move from Corinthians. The former AC Milan player recently refused an offer from a Chinese club that wanted to pay him more than $1 million a month. He said he wanted to go back to Europe.

Chelsea is struggling in 13th place in the Premier League and is heavily reliant on forward Diego Costa.

Rabada guides SA to consolation victory against England CENtURiON, JaNUaRy 27 (REUtERs): Pace sensation Kagiso Rabada produced the second best match figures by any South African to guide his side to a consolation 280-run victory over England on the last morning of the fourth and final test on Tuesday. The hosts needed a little more than an hour on the final day to reduce England, who won the series 2-1, from 52 for three to 101 all out with Rabada returning match figures of 13-159 to drive home his rich potential. His figures are second only to Makhaya Ntini’s 13-132 against West Indies in 2005 as the 20-year-old became the youngest South African to take 10 wickets in a test match. Although the series had already been decided, the victory is a welcome one for South Africa after a run of nine games without success lasting more than a year had seen them dethroned from the top of the ICC test rankings by India.

Chasing an unlikely victory target of 382 on a wearing wicket, England’s hopes of batting out the day were undone by a combination of rash stroke-making and excellent swing bowling. A forecast of thunderstorms later in the day should have been an ample incentive for the batsmen to dig in and play for time, but they instead opted to go on the attack and were soon undone by a rampant South Africa attack.

the meet open.

The two football matches played on the first day between Tsumang vs Saron and Baghty Vs Niroyo ended in goalless draws. On day two, both volleyball and football will be played with the matches starting at 8 a.m.

KOhiMa, JaNUaRy 27 (MExN): The Southern Angami Sports’ Association (SASA) will hold its 54th wrestling meet 2016 at Kohima Local Ground from January 28 to 29.

Minister for Forest, Environment & Climate Change Dr. Neikiesalie (Nicky) Kire will grace the meet as the chief guest while MLA Er. Vekho-o Yhoshii will be the guest of honour.

The champion in Naga style will fetch a cash prize of Rs. 80,000 while the 2nd, 3rd and 4th position will carry Rs. 60,000, Rs. 40,000 and Rs. 20,000 respectively.

Quarter finalist will be awarded with Rs. 5000.

The winner in senior category of free style wrestling will carry Rs. 6000 while runner-up will get Rs. 4000.

Prize of junior/cadet category is set at Rs. 4000 for winner and Rs. 2000 for runner-up.

The inaugural function will start by 9 a.m. with SASA general secretary Vilekho Bio as chairman. SASA presidential address will be delivered

by Er. Zale Neikha, president SASA while administration of oath to wrestlers will be done by SASA wrestling secretary Zaprani Mekro.

Johanna Konta (AP Photo)

MELBOURNE, JaNUaRy 27 (aP): In keeping with the way this Australian Open has been going, Andy Murray was asked following a quarterfinal win Wednesday about the state of his game. And then, invariably, about the integrity of his sport.

Murray and a much lesser-known British player, Johanna Konta, advanced to the semifinals Wednesday. Murray beat David Ferrer 6-3, 6-7 (5), 6-2, 6-3 to reach the semifinals at a Grand Slam for the 18th time. The 24-yearold Konta had a 6-4, 6-1 win over Chinese qualifier Zhang Shuai.

It's the first time since the Australian Open in December 1977 that that two British players (John Lloyd and Sue Barker) have advanced to the final four of any major.

Konta is playing in her first Australian Open main draw, after losing in qualifying rounds three years in a row.

She had a first-round win over No. 8 Venus Williams and beat No. 21 Ekaterina Makarova in straight sets in the fourth round.

She has won fans at Melbourne Park with her athleticism and mental composure on the court and good humor and a polite humility in interviews after winning.

Born in Australia but living in Britain since her early teens, Konta also has Hungarian citizenship and calls herself a "tri-citizen." Asked about her parents' reaction back home in Britain, Konta apologized for making them stay up so late. "I'm pretty sure they have jet lag because of the time difference. They've been staying up all ridiculous times of the morning," Konta said.

Konta, the first British woman to reach a Grand Slam semifinal since Jo Du-

Andy Murray (AP Photo)

Sania-Martina enter final

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op seeded tennis pair of Sania Mirza and Martina Hingis hardly broke sweat on their way to victory in their 35th successive match and enter the women's doubles final of the Australian Open at the Melbourne Park here on Wednesday.

The Indo-Swiss pair took only 54 minutes to beat German-Czech 13th seeds Julia Goerges and Karolina Pliskova 6-1, 6-0 in the semi-finals at the Rod Laver Arena.

They will take on Czech seventh seeds Andrea Hlavackova and Lucie Hradecka in the final to earn their eighth title on the trot.

Earlier in the day, mixed doubles third seeds Rohan Bopanna and YungJan Chan were knocked out of the year's first Major, losing their quarter-final 2-6, 5-7 in 55 minutes to Filipino-Slovenian pairing of Treat Huey and Andreja Klepac on Show Court 2.

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All eyes on Djokovic v Federer

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eigning champion Novak Djokovic and number three seed Roger Federer will square off in a modern tennis classic when they take to centre court in the first men's semi-final at the Australian Open on Thursday.

At stake is a shot at history. Both are bidding to equal Australian Roy Emerson's record of six titles, set in the preOpen era, and their head-to-head count is tied at 22 wins apiece.

Federer, who has not won a grand slam title since 2012 and lost five of his eight matches against Djokovic last year, is in arguably the better form, dropping just one set in five matches en route to his mouth-watering clash with the Serb.

Undisputed world number one Djokovic has dropped a set more than

rie at the 1983 U.S. Open, will play Angelique Kerber, who beat two-time champion Victoria Azarenka 6-3, 7-5. Kerber went down a break in the second set before winning five consecutive games and saving five set points before beating Azarenka, her first win in seven matches against the Belarussian.

The No. 2-ranked Murray, who has lost four finals at Melbourne Park, will meet Milos Raonic in the semifinals. The 25-yearold Canadian beat Gael Monfils 6-3, 3-6, 6-3, 6-4 in a night match, continuing his strong form that saw him beat Roger Federer in the Brisbane Internation-

the Swiss but has never lost in the semifinals of the tournament.

Djokovic came back strongly after making 100 unforced errors against Frenchman Gilles Simon in the fourth round to down number seven seed Kei Nishikori 6-3 6-2 6-4 in the quarter-finals.

The 44 matches between Djokovic and Federer is the second highest tally in the Open era, beaten only by the 47 between Djokovic and Rafael Nadal, and the Serb credits his two biggest rivals for his dominance of recent years.

Women's champion Serena Williams, bidding for her 22nd grand slam title, will have to overcome number four seed Agnieszka Radwanska in the first singles semi-final at the Rod Laver Arena.

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al final and French Open champion Stan Wawrinka in the fourth round here.

Since Day 1, the Australian Open has been overshadowed by media reports alleging tennis authorities had failed to thoroughly investigate match-fixing.

On Wednesday, Day 10, the governing bodies of tennis announced they will commission an independent review of their anti-corruption unit to restore "public confidence in our sport." In announcing the review, ATP chairman Chris Kermode said the reports had "caused damage to the sport," which compelled the major stakeholders in tennis - the Interna-

tional Tennis Federation, ATP and WTA tours, and the four Grand Slams - to take quick action to address the issue.

A BBC and Buzzfeed News report which coincided with the start of the Australian Open alleged 16 players - all ranked at some stage in the top 50 had been flagged for being involved in matches where suspicious betting activity was detected.

The review will be funded by the Tennis Integrity Board, which oversees the anti-corruption unit set up by the sport in 2008 to combat match-fixing. It will be led by Adam Smith, a London-based lawyer.

Liverpool reach League Cup final

LONDON, JaNUaRy 27 (REUtERs): Keeper Simon Mignolet proved the shootout hero as Liverpool reached the League Cup final on penalties after a gripping last-four second leg tie at Anfield ended 1-1 on aggregate on Tuesday.

Mignolet saved twice in the shootout, including a brilliant stop to deny Marc Muniesa in sudden death, which allowed Joe Allen to stroke home the decisive spotkick and send Liverpool to Wembley.

It was a fortunate end to an uncomfortable evening for the hosts, who were under pressure for much of the encounter which ended 1-0 to Stoke City after extra time.

Stoke took the lead in first-half stoppage time when Marko Arnautovic swept the ball home from an offside position but the assistant's flag stayed down and the goal was allowed to stand.

Liverpool struggled to breakdown a resolute Stoke defence and after neither side could add to the scoring for the remainder of the match, it went to penalties and Allen's effort gave the hosts a 6-5 win in the shootout.

It was a thrilling end for

Liverpool manager Juergen Klopp who could not bear to watch as Allen's final penalty hit the net.

"It was great, the atmosphere was special," the German told Sky Sports.

"It was a good game for my side against a difficult side to play...

"Wembley is a cool place to play football, but we go there to win. It's not much fun to lose."

Liverpool will face either Everton or Manchester City in the final on February 28, with Roberto Martinez's side holding a 2-1 lead heading into Wednesday's second leg.

For Stoke manager Mark Hughes, there was little consolation to be had other than his side's positive performance.

"I thought we merited a win," he said. "We got a win on paper -- goodness knows how long it's been since we won here -- but the objective was to get to a Wembley final which we didn't."

Having not won at Anfield in any competition since 1959 with 36 fruitless visits in the interim, they were sharp, well-organised and the better team for the majority of Tuesday's tie.

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eight-times League Cup winners, struggled to create any chance of note in the first 45 minutes with their forays into Stoke territory frequently ending with a misplaced pass or a timely Stoke tackle.

The visitors got their reward for blunting Liverpool's attack with a stoppage-time goal that prompted an angry response from the hosts, with Arnautovic having strayed a metre offside when he stroked home Bojan's cross.

Liverpool's Firmino rattled the outside of the post shortly after the interval, but Stoke continued pile on the pressure with the hosts' defence looking increasingly erratic as the encounter wore on.

Stoke almost took the lead in extra time when substitute Marco van Ginkel bustled through and struck the outside of the post, but the most gripping drama was reserved for the shootout.

Former Liverpool striker Peter Crouch had his effort saved by Mignolet and Emre Can struck the post for the hosts before Muniesa's effort was kept out and Allen stroked home to seal the tie.

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