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Let us not pray to be sheltered from dangers but to be fearless when facing them Knife attacker in Japan kills 19 at disabled centre PAGe 09
reflections
By Sandemo Ngullie
In 2014 two parties asked her to contest in the national election, but she declined. She was then denied the right to vote as a person confined in jail cannot vote according to law. On August 19, 2014 a court ordered her release from custody, subject to there being no other grounds for detention. She was re-arrested on August 22, 2014 on similar charges to those for which she was acquitted, and remanded in judicial custody for 15 days.
Imphal | July 26
DIMAPUR, JULY 26 (MExN): Nagaland Lok Sabha MP, Neiphiu Rio on Tuesday stated that the Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the Government of India has approved for developing Chiethu Greenfield Airport in Kohima under the new Civil Aviation Policy. A press communiqué received from MP Rio said the development of Chiethu Airport has been a long felt desire of the people of Nagaland and actively pursued since the past decade for its realization. Keeping in view of the State capital not having an airport and the overall poor air connectivity in the State and the North East Region, Rio requested the GoI to take up the Chiethu Airport as a national project and to undertake development of air services and improvement of air connectivity in the northeastern region as topmost priority. The Nagaland MP also congratulated the Government of India for approving the new Civil Aviation Policy, which has already come into effective implementation.
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irom sharmila to take new Eastern Nagaland road connectivity set to course to demilitarize region improve with slew of new NH projects: TR Newmai News Network
Centre approves development of Chiethu Greenfield Airport
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— Rabindranath Tagore
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Decides to end hunger strike on August 9 and contest elections on the issue of AFSPA
Typical new age Naga. He tied a piece of string around his head to make it look like he’s wearing a helmet.
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Irom Chanu Sharmila has been fasting for 16 years now to demand the repeal of the draconian Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act (AFSPA) in order to demilitarize the North East region. Given the “ailing support” to the struggle, though, she has decided to bring her hunger strike to an end. In its place, she may contest elections as an independent candidate on the single issue of AFSPA. The human rights activist said she would join politics to continue her movement which she said lacks support from the public. “I’m tired of the people’s ailing support to my struggle. I’ve decided to contest election but the agenda will be the issue of AFSPA always,” she told journalists after a court appearance here on Tuesday. The anti-AFSPA crusader said she will announce the date for ending her fast on August 9 next when she will again appear before the court of Chief Judicial Magistrate, Imphal West. “The only way to bring change is electoral process. I will stand as an independent candidate from Malom constituency. My single issue would be to remove AFSPA from the state. In my next hearing in the court on August 9 I will end
Irom Chanu Sharmila
my fast,” she said. Sharmila, also known as the ‘Iron Lady’ of Manipur, expressed strong displeasure against political leaders for failing to show solidarity with her movement. She also expressed dismay over the participation of young school students in the current intensified ILP agitation spearheaded by the Joint Committee on Inner Line Permit System (JCILPS). The decision taken by Sharmila left many people and rights activists in Manipur surprised. Human rights activist Babloo Loitongbam said he needs to confirm the ‘surprising stance’ taken by Sharmila. The activist started her fast on November 2, 2000, after the massacre of 10 civilians at Malom in Imphal. Having refused food and water for more than 500 weeks, she has been called “the world’s longest hunger striker.” On International Women’s Day, 2014 she was voted the top woman icon of India by MSN Poll.
Now Govt. needs to do its part: Amnesty Amnesty International India said Irom Sharmila’s fight against AFSPA takes a new course. “With this decision Sharmila’s iconic fight against AFSPA is bound to take a new course. This also comes at a time when the Supreme Court has ordered 1528 cases of alleged extrajudicial execution in Manipur over the last two decades to be investigated. Now the government needs to do its part to pave the way for the repeal of AFSPA,” stated Arijit Sen, Project Manager at Amnesty International India in a press communique. According to Amnesty International India, “Prisoner of Conscience” Irom Sharmila Chanu has taken an individual decision to end her 16-year-old fast against the Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act, a particular date for which she will announce on August 9. Meanwhile, Amnesty International India called on the Manipur government to “immediately and unconditionally” release the activist and to drop all charges against her.
‘Current political negotiation ignoring the importance of Nagas of Nagaland’
DIMAPUR, JULY 26 (MExN): A daylong consultative meeting on “Naga Peace Process with special reference to Nagas of Nagaland” was held with Nagaland Tribe Hohos (NTC), civil societies and intellectuals on July 26 at APO Hall, Kohima. A press statement issued by Nagaland Tribes Council (NTC) president Lendinoktang Ao and general secretary Nribemo Ngullie said the august gathering after threadbare discussion on crucial issue had unanimously decided to issue a statement which had four points. The statement stated that, the Nagas of Nagaland had initiated and spear headed the Naga
National Movement and integration and still remain the backbone of the struggle. Whereas, it noted that the present trends of political negotiation tend to “ignore the importance of the Nagas of Nagaland.” It also maintained that the Nagas of Nagaland have no intention to “unduly interfere in such negotiation, which is found exclusive for Naga brethren outside the State of Nagaland.” Finally it said, “Nevertheless, the negotiation to be inclusive of other Naga National Political Groups (NNPGs) and the Nagas of Nagaland be taken in to confidence prior to finalization of such agreement.”
Stakeholders for uniform code governing bamboo industry Morung Express News Dimapur | July 26
With the existing regulatory regime deterring investment in the sector and inhibiting the pace of growth in bamboo and its related activities, stakeholders believe that reviewing and fine-tuning regulations will significantly boost the growth of the bamboo sector as an industry. With this as the mission objective, the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) together with stakeholders has been lobbying for introducing uniform guidelines for the bamboo sector nationwide. As part of the objective, the CII in collaboration with the Nagaland Bamboo Development Agency
(NBDA) organised the third in a series of round table discussions on ‘Bamboo Transit and Regulatory Regime in North East India’ on July 26 at the Bamboo Resource Centre, Dimapur. Resource persons from the Government of India, CII, Nagaland State government and entrepreneurs from the NE region participated in the daylong discussions. Minister for Forest, Environment & Wildlife, Dr. Nicky Kire; Parliamentary Secretary for Industries & Commerce, Amenba Yaden and Advisor, NBDA, Naiba Konyak also addressed the inaugural session. Evolving actionable agenda for streamlining the bamboo access and transfer regime formed the basis of
the discussions with Neichute Doulo, chairman of the CII’s Nagaland State Council maintaining that policy and regulation should act as promoter and not as deterrent. Varying forests royalties imposed on bamboo in transit besides others are eating into the economic prospects of bamboo as an industry, whose workforce mainly comprise of the marginalised rural communities. Amenba Yaden pointed out that constraints imposed within the state and beyond on “transit pass” among others is limiting the growth of the sector. This calls for formulating a standard national norm to remove hindrances pertaining to movement of bamboo and its products, he stated.
Kargil: Two Nagas that contributed decisively Morung Express News Dimapur | July 26
As India celebrates 17th Kargil Diwas on July 26, the official day when the Indian army declared victory in the ‘Kargil War’ (May – July 1999), two Nagas played decisive roles contributing to the victory. Just 17 days short of his 25 birthday, Late Captain Neikezhakuo Kenguruse of Nerhema village made the ultimate sacrifice on June 28, 1999. The sacrifice led to the capture of ‘Black Rock’ in Drass Sector, Jammu and Kashmir. According to Indian Army account, Captain Kenguruse led a commando team to take out a strategic machine post held by the enemy on a cliff face. This position, as per the ac-
count, was holding off the battalion’s progress in the sector. As the team scaled the cliff face, he was shot on the abdomen. Wounded and bleeding, he went on to scale a sheer rock wall barefoot, just beyond which lay the machine gun post. Clearing the wall, he fired his rocket launcher at the enemy position and charged firing from his rifle. He downed four men – two with his rifle and two more with his commando knife before his martyr. Sepoy Imliakum Ao from Chuchuyimpang Village, Mokokchung, born on July 25, 1976, joined the 2nd Naga Regiment before the age of 17 in May 1994. His citation in the Indian Army MVC Awardees states that Sepoy Imliakum Ao formed part of an Assault Group that was tasked to silence a sen-
try guarding the outer perimeter of an enemy mortar position on July 8, 1999. The mortar position was at a height of 15,000 feet in the Mushkoh Valley in Jammu and Kashmir. The account of the assault states that he neutralised the enemy sentry and another before storming the mortar position alongwith the assault group. The capture of the post resulted in the recovery of a huge stockpile of ammunition, including 120mm and 81mm mortar shells. Imliakum Ao is presently in the 2nd Battalion, Jat Regiment. Late Caption Neikezhakuo Kenguruse and NK Imliakum Ao were awarded the Mahavir Chakra (MVC), the second highest military decoration in India, after the Param Vir Chakra.
6th ENSF Fiesta cum General Conference underway at Mon
DIMAPUR, JULY 26 (MExN): Nagaland Chief Minister TR Zeliang today announced that road connectivity in Eastern Nagaland would be greatly improved since his Government has received the sanction from the Government of India to start several National Highway projects connecting crucial areas in this part of the State with the rest of the country. In the history of Nagaland Statehood, we have never received as much approval for National Highways as we have received this year and we should make full use of this golden opportunity to make good roads so that our State can prosper, the Chief Minister claimed. According to a press statement received from Media Cell, CMO, Zeliang, while addressing the 6th Eastern Naga Students’ Federation (ENSF) Fiesta cum General Conference at Mon on Tuesday morning announced a new National Highway NH-702 has been approved by the Government of India connecting Changtonya-LonglengLongching-Mon-Lapa-Tizit. Through the intervention of the State Government and
NGOs, the Review Petition filed by the GoI in the Supreme Court against the verdict was withdrawn on Saturday, Zeliang informed and added that works should commence any time now. The Chief Minister said under the Special Accelerated Road Development Project (SARDP) the proposal for a highway connecting Mon town with Tamlu, which was delayed owing to cost escalation has been solved with the Supreme Court appointing a Court Commissioner to monitor the work under revised estimates. Zeliang also disclosed that the State Government has received approval in principal for Trans -Eastern Highway connecting Mon town and Avankhu in Pherima district and that the GoI has sanctioned an amount of Rs 5 crore for preparation of detailed project report. Another new National Highway from Bihupar in Assam to Mon town, a distance of 71 kilometres has recently been approved by the GoI and that NHIDCL will prepare DPR and execute the work, the Chief Minister said. The proposed Nagaland Express Highway from Tizit to Khelma in Peren district is also being taken up under SARDP in phases, he disclosed. Zeliang further announced that
a new National Highway from Dimapur to Pangsha via Tsemenyu- Pughoboto- Aghunato and Shamator has also been approved. And considering that several National Highway projects are being taken up in the Eastern region of the State, the Cabinet has decided to post at Mon of the National Highway Division office with 5 sub divisions to be placed in other parts of the region. He pointed out that delays in road projects were caused in the past when villagers, citing Article 371 A, claimed ownership of the land and demanded exorbitant rates for compensation. In this, he lauded the efforts of the Konyak Union to get NOCs from all the villages through which the Highways are to pass through and asked for the cooperation of the people. On the occasion, the Chief Minister also lauded the ENSF for working commendably, not only for the students, but also for the people of the entire Eastern Nagaland. “They have been actively functioning as an effective watch dog to oversee the functioning of various Government departments and their officers. They have also acted as a powerful pressure group to influence Government’s policies and decisions on many occasions,” Zeliang stated.
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Population Stabilization Fortnight observed at Phek
Growing Dreams: Greensight Project launched Morung Express News Mokokchung | July 26
Dr. Azo Louise Senior Gynaecologist DH Phek conducting counselling with the eligible mothers on family planning.
P h e k , J u ly 2 6 (MexN): District Health Society, Phek has observed Population Stabilization Fortnight from July 11 to 23. A press release stated that during the fortnight, different activities on family planning such as display of posters and banners on Family Planning were displayed in all the health units. Condoms, Oral Contraceptive Pills (OCP) and Emergency Contraceptive Pills were given to those who opted for temporary
family planning method. Counselling service on family planning was also given in all the health units and leaflets on family planning printed on local dialects were distributed. Total 56 female sterilizations (Tubectomy) and six male sterilizations (NSV) was carried out at District Hospital, Phek during the forthnight by Dr. Lhishelo MO Chizami and team. Also total of 102 IUCD (Intra Uterine Contraceptive Device) and 2 PPIUCD
was inserted, 1488 condoms, 391 strips of OCP and 17 ECP were given out. Counselling was also conducted with all the female and male acceptors on Family Planning during the observation. Interpersonal Communication (IPC) through Focus Group Discussion on family planning was held with the eligible couples, lactating mothers and pregnant women, total of 313 participants took part in the FGD.
With a vision to enhance the scenic values of our landscape and to popularize eco-tourism along with sustainable economic development of Mopungchuket village, the Mopungchuket Student’s Union (MALT) has initiated the ‘Greensight Project’, a five year scenic enhancement programme with the motto ‘Growing Dreams.’ The project was launched today by Dr. Imtiwapang Aier, Parliamentary Secretary, Geology and Mining, Nagaland at Mopungchuket village, Mokokchung, who appreciated the one of kind project of the MALT and said that this kind of projects were needed not only to curb the problem of global warming but also in indirectly saving mother earth. At the brief launching programme, the project convenor, Limalenden Longkumer highlighted
Dr. Imtiwapang Aier, Parliamentary Secretary, Geology and Mining, Nagaland along with members and officials of MALT and Mopungchuket Village council at the launching of the “Greensight Project” at Mopungchuket village, Mokokchung. (Morung Photo)
the mission and the flagship programme of the project. “With a mission to grow superior ornamental trees along the roadsides, we will grow trees along the eleven kilometer Mopungchuket- Milak Road. The project aims to grow the famed Maple trees
Evergreen Society ATMA Niuland Block conduct demonstration prog i M a P u r , J u ly 2 6 intercropping and other cul- case of turmeric. He also cited angling competition D(MexN): ATMA Dimapur Ni- tural methods to control pests’ that Cucurma longa and Naga-
DiMaPur, July 26 (MexN): The Evergreen Society Angling Club has announced to organise Open Angling Competition 2016 on July 30 at society’s angling club from 7 am to 5 pm. The club management has stated that the competition will be judged in the category of single biggest catch. First prize winner will receive a sum of Rs. 10,000, first runner will receive Rs. 5000, while second runner up will receive Rs. 2000. Participants are informed to reach the venue by 5 am for registration. A sum of Rs. 2500 will be charged from each participant as competition fee. Organisers have further informed that fishes below six inches and turtles will have to be released back. Club would remain open on second and fourth Saturdays for angling, informed Tithono K. Zhimo, secretary, Evergreen Society.
uland Block conducted demonstration programme at Kikheyi village on July 25 where resource person, Kolom Rabi, SMS (Plant Breeding) KVKICAR, Jharnapani spoke on the topic ‘Pests management in maize cultivation.’ He highlighted on the different types of pests and insects that affect maize plants like stem borer, shoot fly, aphids, cutworms, etc and how to control it using monochrotophos, trichocards, heptachlor, etc. Dr. HD Talang, Scientist (Horticulture), ICAR emphasized on ‘IPM in Horticultural crops’ and said that farmers should practice crop rotations,
infection and not concentrate much on excessive use of pesticides. He mentioned various pests like Diamondback moth, whitefly, fruit borer, aphids and to control it using malathion, diazinon, etc according to the required dose only. HD Singh, SMS (Horticulture), KVK deliberated on ‘Cultivation Practices of Turmeric’ and ‘Methods of areca nut plantation’ and elaborated on their planting methods, land preparation, seed material, varieties, climate and soil, fertilizers, intercropping, mulching, weeding, irrigation, diseases, harvesting and preservation of seed rhizomes, boiling and drying in
land local are the most common varieties cultivated and has good medicinal properties. The programme attended by 64 farmers was chaired by Demalu Hasnusa, BTM, Niuland Block where he highlighted that under Niuland and Aghunaqa block turmeric is cultivated on a large scale in villages of Hevikhe, Kiyezu A & B, Ghosito, Henito and Hozheto villages but seed rhizomes are brought from bordering Assam and even sold there after harvest due to poor marketing knowledge, bad transportation, communication gap between farmers and departments and unavailability of grinding units.
along 1.5 kilometer stretch, making it perhaps the only one of its kind in Nagaland,” said Limalenden. The project will grow superior ornamental trees like the superior Japanese Cherry Blossom tree along 2.5 kilometer stretch and along 4 kilometers Oak
trees will be grown and the project will grow a roadside orchard with 100 different fruits, which will be a record in its own right. The project will introduce exotic and propagate indigenous flowers and fruit-bearing trees. It also aims to initiate river clean-
up projects in all the rivers under Mopungchuket territory and work towards the protection and preservation of biodiversity. “This project is not a tree planting project but a tree growing project,” concluded the project convenor.
Bulk Milk Cooler installed at Thekrejuma Village
Marketing shed at Impur Lemjem renovated
iMPur, July 26 (MexN): Rongseninla Aier, Additional Director of Agriculture, Kohima inaugurated the renovated marketing shed at Impur Lemjem, at NH -2 on July 26 in the presence of the Village Council members of Sungratsu and Yemchalu, officers from the Directorate of Agriculture, District Agriculture Office, Mokokchung, State Agriculture Research Station, Yisemyong, land owners and women vendors. Realising the need to provide a better marketing infrastructure for the women vendors to sell the agricultural products of the farmers in the surrounding area, the Department of Agriculture took up the reno-
Rongseninla Aier, Additional Director of Agriculture inaugurates the renovated marketing shed at Impur Lemjem, at NH -2 on July 26.
vation of the existing mar- let with water storage and keting shed by constructing pipe connection. concrete floor, sales counSpeaking at the occater, storage facilities and toi- sion, the Addl. Director
emphasised on the need for growing sufficient food by the farmers and also on the importance of proper
pricing, display, packing of the products and to have a pleasant and courteous personality to become successful in marketing. The programme was chaired by Dr Lanunochetla, SMS (Jr); Takachiba, Tatar, Village Council Sungratsu, Imtimar Imchen, Chairman, Yemchalu Village Council Chairman, Y. Temjen Walling on behalf of the land owners and Arenla on behalf of the women vendors spoke at the occasion. The dedicatory prayer was delivered by the Kilen Longchar, Pastor, Sungratsu Baptist Church and vote of thanks by I. Lipokonen Jamir, Assistant Agronomist.
Dr. N. Rongsentemjen Ao with others during the inaugurated of Bulk Milk Cooler of 200 litres capacity at Thekrejuma Village, Kohima District on July 25.
DiMaPur, July 26 (MexN): Bulk Milk Cooler (BMC) of 200 litres capacity was inaugurated on July 25 at Thekrejuma Village, Kohima District. Dr. N. Rongsentemjen Ao, Additional Director, Veterinary & Animal Husbandry and Managing Director, Nagaland State Dairy Cooperative Federation Ltd, speaking at the function as chief guest remarked that the day is a significant day in the light of milk culture taking root in the village with the installation of Bulk Milk Cooler. While congratulating the villagers and dairy
farmers, he emphasized the need to increase milk productivity in the village. Further he encouraged the farmers to take up dairying as an economic activity. He pointed out that dairy cattle gives much higher cash returns in gross income comparing to paddy cultivation. Highlighting the transformation the erstwhile white revolution has brought about in the country to the highest milk producer in the world today, he appreciated the initiatives of our Naga farmers for coming forward to take up dairying and embracing
a new milk culture hitherto unknown to us. Milk, besides its nutritional value has economic potentials. Dr. Mhasizokho, Chief Executive Officer informed in a press release that the Bulk Milk Cooler is sponsored by the Nagaland State Dairy Cooperative Federation Ltd. and is being managed by Theja Dairy Cooperative Society Ltd. The programme was chaired by Dr. Mhasizokho, Chief executive Officer, DIMUL and vote of thanks was proposed by Rüngutuo, Chairman, Theja Dairy Cooperative Society Ltd.
PSUPT 1st general conference culminates Tetso College celebrates freshers’ meet 2016
Phek, July 26 (MexN): The Pochury Students’ Union Phek Town (PSUPT) organized its first ever General Conference on July 23 at SIRD Hall, Phek Town, under the theme, ‘design the Society through education,’ with Alarhu Nyuthe Subsidiary Intelligent Bureau (SIB) Officer, Phek, as the chief guest and Nyushotho Nyuthe, District Statistical Officer (DSO) Phek as the guest of honour. A press release stated that addressing the gathering, Alarhu urged
upon the students’ student to be dedicated in their studies and by reading more books, adding one should strive hard for any kind of targeted goals so as to become at par with others and to be survival in this highly competitive world. Kuthorhole Nyuthe Asst. Professor (PGC) Phek, exposed the Union theme, President PSUPT, Luthsuchu Trakgha delivered a welcome note, Rasietho Kajiri PA to DC Phek exhorted the gathering. Nyushotho Nyuthe,
while de-hoisting the Union as the guest of honour urged the students’ to opt for hard working mentality and be competitors in the world of modern technology. The programme was led by Lulachu Lhoutsuthu Information Secretary PSUPT, Pastor, Pochury Baptist Church Phek Town, Wavitho pronounced opening prayer, while Chomong, Head Deacon, Pastor, Pochury Baptist Church Phek Town proposed a closing prayer.
DPRO Mkg new office building inaugurated
Parliamentary secretary for Information and Public Relations (IPR), Khekaho Assumi after the unveiling of the plaque of the new office building of the District Public Relations Office (DPRO) Mokokchung on July 26 at Mokokchung. (Morung Photo) Morung Express News Mokokchung | July 26
The new building of the District Public Relations Office (DPRO) Mokokchung was inaugurated today by the Parliamentary secretary for Information and Public Relations (IPR), Khekaho Assumi with the presence of T. Ao, IAS, Sec-
retary IPR, Nagaland, and Pasui Zeliang, Director IPR, Nagaland and the Deputy Commissioner of Mokokchung. The dedicatory prayer for the new building was pronounced by Rev. Ponen Longchar, Pastor MTBA which was followed by the inaugural plaque was unveiled by the Parliamentary
secretary IPR, Nagaland. In the formal inauguration programme, the chief guest congratulated the department for the new building and encouraged the department to have new thoughts along with the new building and to be fearless and bold reporters. He added that the IPR department was to give informa-
tion to the people and keep them aware of the various policies and programmes of the government and if they fail to give adequate information, they are not fulfilling their duties. He also said that the people may not give much importance to the IPR department, but if it stands with the truth, it will be a department which everyone will rely on and even fear. Short speeches were delivered by Secretary IPR, T. Ao, IAS, Director IPR Pausui Zeliang, Deputy Commissioner Mokokchung, Sushil Kumar Patel, IAS, President Mokokchung Press Club Limalenden and President Ao Senden, Imolemba. The programme concluded with a vote of thanks from Chuba Walling, DPRO, Mokokchung.
Indoor badminton stadium and sports complex inaugurated
DiMaPur, July 26 (MexN): Tetso College Dimapur celebrated its 23rd annual freshers' meet on July 25. The event began with the inauguration of 3T Arena, Tetso College’s newly constructed indoor badminton stadium and sports complex, by the chief guest Y. Vikheho Swu, Minister, Road and Bridges, Nagaland. 3T Arena and will have four badminton courts, a gym and other indoor sports when fully completed and furnished. The Arena will be open to students and the public by the month of August. Minister Y. Vikheho Swu addressing the students said," Every new beginning is characterized by fear and insecurity. If we have commitment and believe in ourselves we can get rid of it and be successful." He also emphasised on a few points - To embrace our Naga Culture and the good values attached to it like simplicity, truthfulness, responsibility and dedication; to get rid of tribalism and focus on the collective good of the Nagas. He pointed out the difference between factual knowledge and wisdom, urging the
Minister Y. Vikheho Swu inaugurating the Tetso College’s newly constructed indoor badminton stadium and sports complex on July 25.
students to seek wisdom which according to him comes only from God. He appreciated Tetso College for having a single Student Council to represent the entire student body, which was one way of combating the evils of tribalism. Earlier, the programme
started with welcome address by Dr. PS Lorin, Founder and Principal where he stressed on the continued dedication to live by the college motto to ’Strive for excellence’ to fulfill the college vision to have every Tetso Member impact life and create
a positive difference in the world. This was followed by the enactment of ‘Nisapa and Nisala’ a tragic Sumi love story and speeches on behalf of the Fresher’s by Tsuyiba of Class 11 and Kitiyala of BA 1st Semester. Dr. Hewasa, DirectorStudent Services highlighted the achievements of the past three years where the college secured many ranks and also spoke about the diverse student profile of 2016 with international students, rank holders and people from all over Nagaland coming to Tetso for further studies. In addition, two awards were handed out- Ritsa Longchar for securing 1st place in a painting competition organised by the NSS and Monjit Roy, Assistant professor, department of Commerce for 100% attendance. The formal programme came to a close with the vote of thanks by the General Secretary PS Reishangnim and benediction by Daniel Khan, Assistant Professor of Political Science and currently the EGF Secretary in Nagaland. The programme was followed by the informal session consisting of songs, dance and more fun and entertainment.
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Flood situation continues to be grim in Assam, Arunachal
Commuters ride on a cycle rickshaw after heavy monsoon rains flooded the area in Guwahati. (AP Photo)
relief operation and rescued around 260 people. A total of 28 relief camps accommodating around 6,000 inmates, mostly in Lekang circle, were operational. Meanwhile, the Deputy Chief Minister, who visited flood-hit areas of Changlang district on Monday, assured the affected of all possible help from the state government. Terming flood as major problem which hits Diyun area in Changlang every year, Mein suggested plugging of river in the lower banks to avert its recurrence. According to a report from East Siang district, the flood situation continued to remain grim in Pasighat. The week-long rains have also left a trail of devastation in Lohit district, even as the rivers namely Asapani, Sukha,Denning,
Tezu Khola and Dhura have started receding after improvement in weather condition since Monday. The Dhura river had caused damage to roads and entered part of Changliang village, which still remained cut-off. The complete diversion of the Dhura river after entering the village also damaged culverts and NH-13. The deputy chief minister directed the executive engineer of the Water Resources Development to submit a detailed report and estimates to the government immediately for a durable flood protection measures. Earlier in the day, local MLA Nikh Kamin informed Mein that river erosion has rendered about 200 families landless while about 1,000 people were affected by flood in the area.
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ShIllong, July 26 (pTI): Over 35,000 people have been affected after incessant rain and back flow of Brahmaputra river in Meghalaya's West Garo Hills district has inundated 71 villages. "Incessant rain in the past few days and the back flow of Brahmaputra has affected 35,002 person in the plain belts area under Selsella block," district Deputy Commissioner Pravin Bakshi said today. As per reports of Gram sevikas, 6645 households in 71 villages were affected after which nine relief camps have been set up at different
locations, Bakshi told PTI. At least 40 families consisting of over 110 people were housed in the relief camps and the numbers may increase as rains continue in the entire north eastern region. The State Emergency Operations Centre and the Met department issued flood warnings especially in the low lying villages in the plain belts of the district, a disaster management official said. All district officials and BDOs, police and medical personnel have been asked to be alert in this situation.
guwahaTI, July 26 (pTI): A suspected ULFA-Independent militant was killed in an encounter with police in Tinsukia district of Assam today. Based on the Army input, a joint team of Assam Rifles and police launched an operation in the jungles near Wara on Jayrampur Road, a police spokesman said. An exchange of fire took place between the militant and the team early in the morning. Later, during search, a bullet ridden body of the suspected ULFA(l) cadre was found. One revolver and three ammunition were found from the spot, he said. A haversack containing camouflage dress, ULFA-I badge, etc was also recovered.
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AFFIDAVIT Regd. No: 1660/2016 Dated: 26/07/2016
Regd. No. 33 I, Mrs. N. Lungliwangliu W/o Moses a resident of Samziuram Village PO & PS Jalukie, Peren Dist. Nagaland hereby declared that the names N. Lungliwangliu and TH.ALY is of same person. And I hereby declared that my correct name is N.LUNGLIWANGLIU and shall be used for all official purposes in the future. Deponent 1st Class Magistrate
By this deed I, the undersigned Miss. Obanglemla, D/o. Late Chubanuksung, solemnly affirm that my real and official name is Obanglemla. However, in my SBI Mokokchung Branch Passbook, my name has been inadvertently written as C. Obanglemla. Therefore, the name Obanglemla and C. Obanglemla appears it should be read and constructed as one/same person.
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“But it is also her frustration at the government for not listening to the demands of the people. So she is changing her path from activism to politics. Her goal remains the same -revocation of AFSPA,” another associate said. A team of her associates is planning to go and meet her at the government-run hospital, where she is forcibly nose-fed to keep her alive to discuss the future course of action. Sharmila’s struggle has been at the heart of all protests against repel of AFSPA in the Manipur and the neighbouring North-eastern states.
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NO.M-660/16/3375-76: Notice is hereby given that Shri. T. Asheto Sumi -Vrs- Shri. Pipa Yairung Maring R/o Nagagaon, Dimapur, Nagaland under Rule 50&51 of Assam Land Revenue Regulation 1886 have applied for Mutation of land described in the schedule below:The undersigned under Rule 52 of the said Rules do hereby invites claims/objections concerning to the said land, if any & should be submitted to this court in writing on or before 16/8/16. Schedule of Land and Boundary Name of Patta Holder: Shri. T. Asheto Sumi Village/ Block No: Ekarani Pathar Patta No: 886, Dag No: 280/1084 Area: 00B-04K-17Ls North: Heito South: Simon East: Approach Road West: Yezeto
mitted to the same hospital in 2009. Her brother recalled that during the early years of her fast he regularly tried to convince her to end it. “But she never listened to me. Finally I gave up and promised that I will be with her throughout her struggle. She used to say that she will break her fast only when they remove AFSPA. That was her promise,” Singhajit said. Nobody is sure what prompted her to take the decision. Her associates say her British boyfriend may have played a crucial role in ensuring that she breaks her fast.
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said he too was taken by surprise but can understand the reason behind her decision. “If AFSPA has not been repealed in 15 years of her fast then it won’t happen in another 30 years also,” he said while admitting that he too was not kept informed about her decision. In 2000 when the activist embarked on her hunger strike, she also had taken a vow to neither enter her house nor meet her mother till the government repealed the Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act. Since then, she has met her mother Sakhi Devi only once when she was also ad-
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Imphal, July 26 (pTI): Family members and associates of civil rights activist Irom Sharmila say they were taken by surprise at her sudden decision to end her 16-year-old hunger strike against AFSPA next month. Irom’s elder brother Singhajit, who has been with her throughout her struggle said he never knew she was going to terminate her fast. “I haven’t spoken to her in the last few days due to my bad health. I heard it from others about her decision,” he told PTI. Sharmila’s long-time associate Babloo Loitongbam, director of NGO Human Rights Alert Manipur,
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ADVERTISEmENT NO. 1 Apropos Government of Nagaland approval NO.ENE - 4/7/2010(TSG) DLRB/ 369, Dated Kohima the 11th July 2016, applications are invited from the Indigenous inhabitants of Tuensang district for filling up the undermentioned post under the establishment of Deputy Commissioner Tuensang. Item No.1 15 posts of LDA-cum-Computer Assistant Item N0.2 37 posts of DB Gr-II Item No.3 12 posts of Driver Gr-II Item No.4 07 posts of Office Peon Item No.5 09 posts Dak Runner Item No.6 06 posts of Chowkidar-cum-Sweeper Item No.7 01 post of Sweeper Item.No.8 01 post of Chowkidar Total = 88 posts Educational Qualification and Age:Item No.1 - 10+2 passed in and discipline. Age Limit:- Minimum 21 years, Maximum 35 years as on 01/08/16 Item No.2 - The Candidates should be conversant with the Naga Customary Laws & practices. Age Limit:- Minimum 25 years as on 01/08/16 and no upper age limit within superannuation. Item No.3 - The Candidates should possess Driving License issued by the competent authority. Age Limit: - Minimum 21 Years, maximum 35 years as on 01/08/16 Item No.4, 5, 6,7 - The Candidates should have read upto Class VIII. Age Limit: - Minimum 18 years & maximum 35 years as on 01/08/16. * Further age concession for serving Govt. employees will be relaxed, the equal no. of years in service subject to a maximum of 5 Years. * Upper age limit for physically handicapped persons is further relaxed by another 10 years wherever applicable. * All vacancies should be filled up on 50:50 basis between the in-service ie: Contingent/ Adhoc Contract/ Fixed etc and fresh candidates. * Applications forms can be obtained from the Office of the Deputy Commissioner on any Office working days. Those applicants who have submitted their applications earlier are directed to obtain the application form and apply fresh. * Last date for submission of application form is 25/08/2016. No applications shall be entertained beyond the last date of submission. * Candidates are asked to submit a photocopy of Indigenous certificate and 3(three) copies of recent passport along with the application form. * The date and venue of examination will be intimated through the issue of Admit Cards. (ALEM JONGSHI) Deputy Commissioner, Tuensang
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CheNNAi, July 26 (iANS): India has lost its arbitration case in an international tribunal against the Bengaluru-based Devas Multimedia Private Ltd. for cancelling the space/ satellite contract with the government-owned Antrix Corporation, Devas said on Tuesday. In a statement, Devas said: “A Permanent Court of Arbitration (PCA) tribunal has found that the government of India’s actions in annulling a contract between Devas and Antrix Corporation Ltd., and denying Devas commercial use of S-band spectrum, constituted an expropriation.” The ruling on Monday was the second by an international tribunal arising out of the cancellation of the Devas-Antrix contract, the statement added. The Hague-based Permanent Court of Arbitration tribunal (PCA) also found that India breached its treaty commitments to accord fair and equitable treatment to Devas’s foreign investors. Antrix is the commercial
arm of Indian space agency, the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO). The PCA regularly administers cases involving states, including investment treaty claims brought under the arbitration rules of the United Nations Commission on International Trade Law (UNCITRAL), said Devas. According to Devas, the unanimous decision included the arbitrator appointed to the tribunal by India. In an earlier decision, an International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) tribunal in 2015 found unanimously that Antrix’s repudiation of the Devas-Antrix contract was unlawful, and awarded Devas damages and preaward interest of approximately $672 million, plus post-award annual interest accruing at 18 per cent until the award is paid in full. The courts in the United Kingdom and France have recognised the ICC award and held it to be enforceable. According to Lawrence Babbio, Chairman of Devas, with the PCA award, two in-
ternational tribunals have now unanimously agreed that financial compensation should be paid after annulment of Devas’s rights. “Other courts in France and the United Kingdom have agreed that the award against Antrix ought to be enforced. We prefer a mutually agreeable resolution of this matter. But until that occurs, Devas and its investors will continue to press their claims before international tribunals and in courts around the world,” Babbio was quoted as saying in the statement. The PCA tribunal unanimously found that by annulling the contract in 2011 and denying the commercial use of S-band spectrum, the Indian government expropriated the investments of Devas’s foreign shareholders and also acted unfairly and inequitably, thus making it liable to pay financial compensation. Antrix entered into an agreement with Devas in 2005 for the long-term lease of two ISRO satellites operating in the S-band.
However, the then United Progressive Alliance government cancelled the controversial contract in February 2011, invoking sovereignty and decided to use the advanced satellite for the country’s strategic use. Under the annulled deal, Antrix was to lease satellite transponders to Devas for allowing it to offer digital multimedia services using the S-band wavelength (spectrum), reserved for strategic purpose. Incidentally, the space agency launched the GSAT6 on August 27 from its spaceport at Sriharikota in Andhra Pradesh, about 90 km north of Chennai, as a communication satellite, using a heavy rocket. S. Rakesh, Chairman-cumManaging Director of Antrix Corporation Limited, was not available for comments. In June 2016, the Enforcement Directorate (ED) had issued a notice to Devas for alleged violation of foreign exchange laws involving around Rs 1,200 crore. According to a government statement, Devas
Multimedia is suspected to have received foreign direct investment of Rs 578.54 crore between May 2006 and June 2010 from various overseas investors, including CC Devas Mauritius Ltd, Telecom Devas Mauritius Ltd, Deutsche Telkom Asia Pvt. Ltd. and Devas Employees Mauritius Pvt. Ltd. in violation of the provisions of the Foreign Exchange Management Act. The ED said the share subscription agreements entered by Devas Multimedia with the investors contained clauses relating to settlement of disputes in courts other than those in India and applicability other than Indian laws in matters of dispute. As a result, the ED said, the FDI received by the firm was contrary to the conditions specified in the approvals granted by Foreign Investment Promotion Board. The extent of contravention on the said count is Rs 578.54 crore, the ED said. The ED also charged Devas Multimedia with contravening the FDI regulations under FEMA for assuring for-
eign investor an annual eight per cent priority dividend in addition to other dividends on cumulative basis. The investments received by the Indian company with such assured returns is Rs 571.72 crore, the statement said. According to the ED, Devas, for one tranche of receipt of funds, issued a security akin to an External Commercial Borrowing (ECB) promising higher returns than the ceiling fixed by the Reserve Bank of India. The extent of violation on this count is Rs 67.50 crore, the ED said. According to the probe agency, a show cause notice has been issued to the Indian investors, the persons responsible in the Indian company, including its directors and foreign investors. The ED has initiated the adjudication process. In case the alleged contravention is proved in the adjudication proceedings, the noticees are liable for penalty under FEMA, which may be imposed up to thrice the sum involved in such contravention.
Seventh pay panel bonanza India finds promising natural gas hydrates in Bay of Bengal July ture in the world made up production is practical and derstanding the energy for govt employees in August 26wAShiNgToN, (iANS): India has dis- of scientists from India, Ja- economic, the statement resource potential of gas New Delhi, July 26 (iANS): The Central government employees will get fatter paychecks starting from August salaries, according to a gazette notification issued by central government on the Seventh Finance Commission report here on Tuesday. The central government has decided to implement the seventh pay panel recommendations on salary and pension hike for its employees with effect from January 1, 2016, according to the gazette. The pay panel outlay is pegged at Rs 1.02 lakh crore (or over $15 billion) from the government treasury during the current fiscal year. The 16 per cent pay hike and 24 per cent increase in pension, with arrears from January this year, will affect 47 lakh serving central government employees and 53 lakh pensioners. With regards to the allowances, Union Finance Minister Arun Jaitley late last month said till a final decision was taken by a panel headed by the Finance Secretary, all existing perks will be paid at the “existing rates”. The notification said as regards to the annual increment, instead of the earlier July 1, now there will be two dates of January 1 and July 1. In a year the employee will be entitled for increment at one of these dates depending on his date of appointment, etc. The minimum monthly salary of a central government employee has been fixed at Rs 18,000 from earlier Rs 7,000. The maximum will now be Rs 2.5 lakh for the Cabinet Secretary, which is more than double the current pay of Rs 90,000 a month for the country’s top bureaucrat. For other officers in the top scale -- secretary or equivalent -the monthly salary will now be around Rs 2,25,000.
No annual increment for nonperforming Govt employees New Delhi, July 26 (PTi): Non-performing Central government employees will not get annual increment if their performance is not upto the mark, the Centre has said. The benchmark for performance appraisal for promotion and financial upgradation has been enhanced to “very good” from “good” level, the Finance Ministry said in an order notifying implementation of Seventh Central Pay Commission’s recommendations. The Modified Assured Career Progression (MACP) scheme will continue to be administered at 10, 20 and 30 years of service as before, the Ministry said as it “accepted” the pay panel’s recommendations. The recommendation of “withholding of annual increments in the case of those employees who are not able to meet the benchmark either for MACP or a regular promotion within the first 20 years of their service” has been “accepted”, it said. The pay panel had in its report to the Centre said that there is a widespread perception that increments as well as upward movement in the hierarchy happen as a matter of course. “The perception is that grant of MACP, although subject to the employee attaining the laid down threshold of performance, is taken for granted. This Commission believes that employees who do not meet the laid down performance criterion should not be allowed to earn future annual increments. “The Commission is therefore proposing withholding of annual increments in the case of those employees who are not able to meet the benchmark either for MACP or a regular promotion within the first 20 years of their service. This will act as a deterrent for complacent and inefficient employees,” it had said. There are about 50 lakh Central government employees.
Demand to ban fairness creams’ advertisements raised in RS New Delhi, July 26 (PTi): A demand for banning the advertisements of fairness creams was made in the Rajya Sabha, with members saying such products and their publicity were demeaning for women. Raising the issue during the Zero Hour, Viplove Thakur (Cong) said “advertisements of products like Fair & Lovely and Ponds face creams are demeaning for women.” Every cream promises to make them fair, but the results of such claims are never tested, she said. Such advertisements should be stopped and these “should be banned,” Thakur said. Women, she said, were developing a complex because of such advertisements. Asking whether these products were actually tested by the concerned agencies before they hit the market, Thakur asked the government to take note of the “false promises” being made through these advertisements.
covered large, highly enriched accumulations of natural gas hydrates in the Bay of Bengal that has the potential to be tapped, according to the US Geological Survey (USGS), which participated in the discovery efforts. “Advances like the Bay of Bengal discovery will help unlock the global energy resource potential of gas hydrates as well help define the technology needed to safely produce them,” Walter Guidroz, coordinator of the USGS Energy Resources Programme, said here on Monday. The discovery, called the Indian National Gas Hydrate Programme Expedition 02, was the result of the most comprehensive gas hydrate field ven-
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ENCSU serve ultimatum to Nagaland Chief Secy DIMAPUR, JULY 26 (MExN): With the Nagaland Government and Department of Technical Education failing to fulfill the memorandum served on July 20 by the Eastern Nagaland College Students’ Union (ENCSU), the Union on Tuesday served another ultimatum of six key demands. This time, the ultimatum was addressed to the Nagaland Chief Secretary by ENCSU chairman M Longre Chang and joint secretary Nokchem Angth. In the first, the Union demanded that counseling for the 2016-17 NSEE batch should not be conducted without fulfilling the prior demands made by the ENCSU. That, there should be an immediate review of NSEE results 2016 declared on July 15 by the Department of Technical Education vide no. DTE/ ESTT-2/12/2016-17/ and
allocate the four seats missing from the backward tribe (BT) quota to candidates belonging to the said category either by conducting re-examination or by awarding grace mark. The Union demanded that backlog seats from past 1 year (2015-2016) should be given back to backward tribes without any consideration in order to deliver justice to the candidates from the deprived areas. It also asked the Nagaland Government to strictly implement the Govt. Notification vide No.HTE/ RESERV/23-1/2012 (Pt) under Reservation Part II Clause (a). The Union also asked the Government to strike out the Part III Selection Clause (d) from the same notification mentioned in ENCSU ultimatum point-4 as it is against the BT reservation policy of the Government.
Contractors' union demands Lokayukta in Nagaland soon KohIMA, JULY 26 (MExN): In the face of prevailing high rate of corrupt practices in the State by legislators/politicians and public servants, the Nagaland Govt. Registered Class-1 Contractors’ Union (NGRC-1 CU) has demanded to establish Lokayukta in Nagaland in order to curb corruption. A press release from NGRC-1 CU General Secretary, L. Pukhato Shohe and President, Seyiekuolie stated that corrupt practices give birth to “disunity, protest, bandhs, riots, confusion, anti-national, selfishness, a big differences between the haves and have nots.” NGRC-1 CU also informed that it fully endorsed the speech of NVCO President & Advocate Kezhokhoto Savi at St. Joseph’s College, Jakhama on July 19, who had said that the present legislators in Nagaland State Assem-
bly simply avoid Lokayukta to avoid checking them. Some of the legislators, he said, may even be punished if it is implemented. Delaying the establishment of Lokayukta in Nagaland is simply encouraging corruption, Savi had added. The NGRC-1 CU firmly demanded that the State Government, especially the constituted committee, must immediately submit their report and accordingly work towards an effective, powerful, impartial, independent and strong Lokayukta to be set up in the state at the earliest. “Failing which, the citizens of the state may fail to consider the present Government as a Welfare State and moreover the present Government may be considered as murdering the values of the state asset including human resources, damaging the economy of the state,” the release read.
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Capt. Neikezhakuo Kenguruse honoured during Vijay Diwas Our Correspondent Kohima | July 26
Captain (Late) Neikezhakuo Kenguruse, MVC (Posthumous), who breathed his last to the call of duty during Kargil War in 1999, was honoured in a befitting manner today during the observance of Vijay Diwas at Nerhe Phezha, 18 km away from Kohima. Vijay Diwas is celebrated every year to commemorate the victory of Kargil wherein “our brave soldiers fought valiantly & also made supreme sacrifice for the nation.” In a programme organized by 9th Assam Rifles under the aegis of HQ 5 Sector Assam Rifles and IGAR (N), Inspector General Assam Rifles (North) Major General M S Jaswal, YSM, SM along with other army officers, jawans, villagers, family members, ex-servicemen and students paid a rich tribute and homage to Captain Neikezhakuo Kenguruse. Maj. Gen. Jaswal and
Inspector General Assam Rifles (North) Major General MS Jaswal, YSM, SM honours Captain (Late) Neikezhakuo Kenguruse, MVC (Posthumous) during Vijay Diwas programme at Nerhe Phezha in Kohima district on July 26. (Morung Photo)
“His story should be an encouragement for the young generation to follow in his footsteps,” he added. Jaswal further informed that Assam Rifles had prepared and distributed 10,000 copies of pamphlet on brief life sketch of Neikezhakuo Kenguruse. He also stated that the 2nd edition of Capt Kenguruse, MVC All Nagaland Memorial Football tournament will take place soon and asked the interested teams to get ready
for the same. Neiselie Kenguruse, father of Neikezhakuo Kenguruse thanked all ranks and jawans of 9th Assam Rifles for their effort in making the programme a success. MLA Dr. Neiphrezo Keditsu, chairman, Nagaland State Mineral Development Corporation (NSMDC), Kohima Deputy Commissioner Rovilatuo Mor, 10th NAP (IR) Zhadima Commandant Rothihu Tetseo were also present at the function.
NSCN (R) allege increase in corrupt practices in government departments
FGN Zeliangrong Region condemns
tUENsANg, JULY 26 (MExN): The NSCN (Reformation) Chang Region has alleged that corruption and illegal practices have increased compared to previous years in medical and education departments in Tuensang HQ. However, a press release from Kilonser Imlongnukshi Chang noted, the other departments are neither “crystal clean and clear.” In light of the accusation, Imlongnukshi, who is the Tuensang district in-charge cum chairman, NSCN (R) Chang Region stated that government doctors and nurses should not sit in private clinics. “They should be present in their respective (posting) place,” the release stated. It was further alleged
other dignitaries laid wreath at the memorial site of Neikezhakuo Kenguruse. Saluting the martyr for his exceptional act of bravery, Major General Jaswal said Neikezhakuo Kenguruse is a source of motivation and inspiration to all personnel of the Armed forces. He thanked the parents of Captain Neikezhakuo, who, he acknowledged, has made not only Nagaland but entire country proud by act of his bravery during Kargil War.
that in Tuensang HQ, the government hospital does not have free medicines and first aid kits even during delivery. Even cotton, bandage and gloves etc have to be purchased by patients, it said, adding no scheme of government meant for the benefit of general public is followed/ implemented properly. Regarding the education department, the release lamented that “government qualified teachers appointed to impart knowledge to students mostly engage themselves in other activities without staying in their respective place of posting (school).” The VEC/WEC empowered to check the sincerity of teachers, it claimed, have “failed miserably.” In gov-
ernment schools, free items including Mid-Day Meals meant for the poor innocent children are diverted by officials entrusted to distribute, the NSCN (R) alleged. The release maintained that enough tolerance has been shown to all departments for their “corrupt and illegal functioning” with no corrective measures taken by HoDs as if "backward people are easy to be fooled.” It asserted that all practices ongoing against the norms of government, especially in medical and education departments, should be stopped. The NSCN (R) cautioned all employees to perform duties in their posting places, failing which, it will initiate action starting August 1.
JIRIbAM, JULY 26 (NNN): The FGN Zeliangrong Region has condemned the "life attempt" on one of its members, R. Joshua, a leacy on June 30 at Secretariat colony in Kohima Town. The FGN Zeliangrong Region alleged that Gaidimchungpou, Medan Peyu of FGN Zeliangrong Region and Brigadier Luthuipou, 1st Brigade Naga Army presently staying in Transit Peace Camp, Kohima sent body guards to "eliminate" R. Joshua. “But by the grace of god, the shot bullet missed the victim,” it said. FGN Zeliangrong Region declared that it will not tolerate this kind of activities and will not allow them to be national workers of FGN Zeliangrong Region, stated K. Kambi, Razon Peyu, Thiulon Sub-Region.
Village donates fruits for NZP animals Legal counseling in Mon, Tuensang
Nihokhu village council members with others at Nagaland Zoological Park.
DIMAPUR, JULY 26 (MExN): Nihokhu village council donated truckload of fruits to the Nagaland Zoological Park, Rangapahar on July 19. The fruits meant for the animals of the zoo included jack fruits, bananas, guavas, star fruits and mangoes. “This sets an example by a humble village to all the
citizens of Nagaland,” Director NZP, Sentichuba Aier said of the donation. It was the second time such donation was made to the zoo. The Director of NZP has invited the other sections of the society like business communities, trade associations, schools, colleges
and well-to-do citizens in the State to follow such generous giving. "This is a small initiative but a noble gesture that will make a significant difference in the future," he stated. The director further thanked the Nihokhu village council and wished them God's blessings.
tUENsANg, JULY 26 (MExN): District Legal Services Authorities of Mon and Tuensang visited various homes and institutions in their respective districts on July 25. The visits were part of their activities to strengthen the institutional care, counseling and support service. The Secretaries of the two District Legal Services Authorities, Panel Lawyers, Para Legal Volunteers coordinated with the caretakers of various homes and jail authorities in the respective districts to ensure special care service and sensitized the inmates and children on basic rights. Monitoring and assessment were also done to ensure and provide legal assistance to the inmates, a press release informed. In Mon district, Phuleto, Judicial Magistrate first class and Secretary of
Mon District Legal Services Authority along with Legal Aid Counsel and Assistant Public Prosecutor visited Mon district Jail, Observation Home, and John 3:16 specialized adoption center and orphanage. At the Adoption center, the team ensured that child friendly legal services were made visible. Later, an interactive session and counseling was conducted on the principle that every child has the right to be informed, right to be heard and to express views and concerns freely, the release stated. Meanwhile, the under trials prisoners in the District Jail were sensitized on various rights and free legal aid provisions. The inmates were also informed about the available legal aid counseling and legal assistance under the Legal Services Schemes which is provided free of cost to
those under trials prisoners and convicts whose annual income is less than Rs 1 lakh per year. Tuensang District Legal Services Authority also visited shelter home and orphanage center led by N. Kano, Civil Judge and Secretary of Tuensang District Legal Services Authority. The team visited the homes with an aim to provide early intervention, support and counseling as well as promote child friendly services and welfare for the child inmates. This was followed by an interactive session with the management, caretaker and the children. The team also distributed stationery and food items to the children on the principle that every child has the right to be treated with dignity and compassion and it is worth every effort for the child to be respected and protected.
(R) seizes ‘waste bags’ of BPL rice Orgs condemn manhandling of youth NSCN MoN, JULY 26 (MExN):
DIMAPUR, JULY 26 (MExN): The women and youth organisations of Kevijau colony have condemned the manhandling of youth volunteers who were on duty to stop parking of vehicles in No Parking zone at Kevijau colony on July 25. In a press release, presidents of the two organizations, R. Atula Pongen and Ningrieshang stated that such act meted out to innocent youths with firearms cannot be tolerated and the accused should be penalized with appropriate provisions of the law. The organisations also appealed that the accused should not
Kevijau assault case: Two others arrested DIMAPUR, JULY 26 (MExN): The police on July 26 arrested the two persons, who were reported absconding in connection to the July 25 Kevijau colony assault case. The ADCP & PRO, Dimapur police, in a press release informed that a car (Opel Corsa), used by the duo was also impounded. They were identified as Jessi Zhimomi and David Sangtam. The release further stated that the four involved in the assault as well as the truck driver have been arrested, while two vehicles and an unlicensed firearm were confiscated. be released on bail during the pendency of the case. Further, they apprised the investigation agency to thoroughly examine and
investigate the alleged Bolero vehicle bearing no. NL-10/5140 used by the accused while committing the offence.
NSCN (R) today informed that it has seized 190 “waste bags” of BPL rice from a truck (full body) bearing registration number NL03-A- 1467 bound for Jorhat, Assam at its check post in Mon. A press release from MIP, NSCN/ GPRN (R) alleged that the BPL rice were probably sold to one shopkeeper in Mon. “These are the practices of selfish staff and few kingpins,” it stated. The release said that the vehicle carrying the waste bags will remain under the custody of NSCN (R) check post till the issue is resolved. Meanwhile, NSCN
Fuel adulteration racket: NCD for fast track investigation DIMAPUR, JULY 26 (MExN): The Naga Council, Dimapur on Tuesday extended support to ACAUT Nagaland, District Administration and the Police Department Dimapur on the issue of fuel adulteration racket. A press release issued by Naga Council Dimapur President T Bangerloba also urged the State Government to adopt a “correct stand” and initiate fast tracking of the investigation process. The district administration need to be more vigilant and all mechanism should be in place to end such racket, it stated. The Council also said the State Government should ensure that all accused involved in the racket is penalized and stringent action taken against the guilty.
BJP suspends State executive member DIMAPUR, JULY 26 (MExN): The BJP Nagaland suspended State Executive Member, Vethisa Lohe for breach of discipline in its State office bearers’ meeting on July 26. The suspension order issued by the State BJP President, Visasolie Lhoungu will remain in force till disciplinary proceedings are complete and notified, stated a press release issued by Jaangsillung Gonmei, General Secretary (Media), BJP Nagaland.
NSCN (K) cadre apprehended ZUNhEboto, JULY 26 (MExN): One NSCN (K) cadre was apprehended during a search operation conducted by 5 Assam Rifles with police representatives at Alahuto colony in Zunheboto on July 17. The cadre identified as Aluto Achumi (29), resident of Aochagalimi, Zunheboto was apprehended along with one .22 pistol with magazine, five live rounds of .22 caliber and 24 bottles of rum, informed a press release from Assam Rifles. The release alleged that the cadre has been actively involved in carrying out “extortion” in Zunheboto Town. He was handed over to the Zunheboto Police Station on July 17, the release said.
Excise Mobile Squad seize liquor DIMAPUR, JULY 26 (MExN): The Excise Mobile Squad unit seized a huge consignment of assorted liquor (4920 bottles) from one Raj Kumar on July 26 at Khermahal, Dimapur. A press release from Superintendent of Excise (MS), Katoho Sumi informed that the accused was apprehended and booked under relevant section of the NLTP Act, 1989 and the seized articles kept at Excise malkhana.
Meetings & AppointMents NSEE-II selected candidates informed The Naga Students’ Federation (NSF) has informed all candidates provisionally selected under NSEE-II to undergo undergraduate studies in MBBS and BDS courses for the session 2016-2017 to report to its office for verification of documents to authenticate that the candidates are all bonafide Nagas. A press release from Boketo Kiho, NPF Secretary Social & Cultural informed that the candidates must come with their original documents, namely marksheet, admit card, Scheduled Tribe certificate, Indigenous certificate, Permanent Residential Certificate along with two passport photos between July 27 and 29.
DDADU meeting The Dimapur District Auto Drivers’ Union (DDADU) has convened a meeting at DDADU office on July 28, 1:00 pm. The meeting has been convened by the President, DDADU under Article — VI (1)(a) of the constitution of DDADU, informed a press release from DDADU President, Hokaito Zhimo. All the advisors, office bearers, and executive members have been informed to attend the said meeting as the meeting will deliberate on the setting up of election commission as per Article — XI of the constitution of the DDADU. The decisions taken in the said meeting will be final and binding upon all concerned and all are therefore requested to attend the meeting without fail.
Seminar cum medical camp for senior citizens Christ for the City International- Nagaland (CFCI-N) is organizing seminar on ‘Health awareness and dietary habit’ cum free medical camp for the senior citizens in Dimapur on July 29, 9:00 am at Rengma Baptist Church, Khermahal. Therefore, CFCI-N Director, Rev. Amon Humtsoe has invited all citizens concerned to avail the opportunity.
Blood donation camp New Wave United Club of Chumukedima is organizing a blood donation camp on July 30 at HK Hospital in collaboration with Civil Hospital Dimapur and HK Hospital Chumukedima from 9:00 am onwards. The citizens of Chumukedima have been requested to come and donate a unit of blood and make the camp successful.
ANCSU invites The office of All Nagaland College Students’ Union (ANCSU) has invited all the founding members, seniors, tribunals, executives and units of ANCSU to its 37th Foundation Day at Zonal Council Hall Kohima on August 2, 10:00 am. Pankaj Kumar (IAS), Chief Secretary, Government of Nagaland will grace the occasion as the chief guest.
NPF Tuensang The waste bags of BPL rice seized by NSCN (R) in Mon.
(R) alleged that the BPL rice, wheat, and Atta sanctioned monthly to Nagaland by the Central government do not reach the
poor public because of “selfish staff and few kingpins” who misuse the public supplies for their "selfish interest."
There will be a coordination meeting of representatives of NPF Tuensang division to the Central Office, NPF Tuensang division in-charge Central office, Kohima, NPF Tuensang division office bearers on August 13, 10:00 am at the NPF Tuensang division office. A press note issued by S. Lusang Khiamniungan, President, NPF Tuensang division has requested all party officers to attend the meeting without fail.
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THE MORUNG EXPRESS
The Power of Truth
The Morung Express volume Xi issue 205 By Dr. Asangba Tzüdir
Reality Check
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he confession made by NBCC General Secretary during the recent clean election campaign calls for a reality check. It seems like an honest submission, nonetheless a ‘politically’ correct statement in consideration of a fitting prologue to the campaign. Though very belated, yet, it is made more conspicuous by the timing of the confession in relation to the clean election campaign. Was it a sudden realisation leading to the confession that the Church has failed? Bringing in the reality check, a more pertinent query is whether the Church has truly realised where it has failed as Church, and as leaders. The answer to this encapsulates the degree of truth and honesty about the confession, more so the truth about the status of the Churches today. A reality check is thus vital to determine whether the Church and the whole of Christendom is working on building a clean kingdom of God. Coming to the NBCC project “clean election”, it requires a critical enquiry beginning with a holistic understanding of what it means to be ‘clean’ and thereupon envision the idea of a clean election. The existential predicament requires due warrant, and based on which the NBCC has come up with a pledge card. For this, the Church as a whole and the people in it needs to clean itself and pledge to be clean before God. It requires a bottom–up confessional approach beyond the ‘groundwork of morals’ as outlined in the pledge card (with the assertion that the election of ‘right’ leaders is a “birth right and a God-given responsibility”). If this is the groundwork, then it needs to go deeper into the underlying structures. The Church and the people in it need to bow to the power of the Church, and the kind of morality it injects through its religiosity should be the basis of transforming the self. In other words, the power and the religiosity of the Church should provoke the ‘moral selves’ of each individual in infusing a sense of moral responsibility in doing the desired action. The ‘will’ to change cannot come from what is written in the clean election pledge card but from within oneself through a self-realisation and transformation in relation to the Church and the concomitant Christian ethics and principles. Another aspect of clean election is the challenge to select and elect the right leader. Corruption from every section have only resulted in corrupt elections which have in turn breed bad governance, poverty, crime and social instability and even violence. The pledge points if taken with utmost sincerity, might lead to a ‘clean’ and ‘peaceful’ election but it does not have adequate cover to elect the right leader. Can the people decide the right leader? As of now only those with money and muscle power becomes the leader. The onus is on the people to shed all ‘selfishness’ with a ‘pledge not to sell ones soul’ and reverse this trend in selecting and electing the right leader and work collectively for a collective good of the society and for the future generations. In sum, the efforts of NBCC and the pledge points is appreciable but for it to work what is desired is a bottom-up approach with a sense of collective responsibility to be free from corruption and to fight against any corrupt practices and thereby create spaces for democracy to nurture. For now, this seems to be the most daunting factor for clean election to set in the right path. (Dr. Asangba Tzüdir is Editor with Heritage Publishing House. He contributes a weekly guest editorial to the Morung Express. Comments can be mailed to asangtz@gmail.com)
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KS Jayaraman IANS
estuaries can become a power source
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cientists have found a new source of clean energy that will join the existing list of solar, wind, and hydropower, says a report in Nanowerk News, a leading nanotechnology portal. The new source -- called osmotic power -- is generated by a process called "osmosis" that occurs when fresh water comes into contact with salt water through a thin membrane. During osmosis, the salt "ions" pass through the membrane into the fresh water until both fluids have the same salt concentration. And since an ion is simply an atom with an electrical charge, the movement of the salt ions constitutes a current that can be harnessed to generate electricity. According to the report, "researchers at Ecole Polytechnique Federale de Lausanne (EPFL) in Switzerland have developed an osmotic power generation system that delivers never-before-seen yields." Key to their discovery is a few atoms thick membrane made of molybdenum disulfide which they developed. The membrane has tiny holes, or nanopores, through which salt ions pass into the fresh water until the two fluids' salt concentrations become equal. As the ions pass through the nanopores, their electrons are transferred to an electrode. Thanks to its properties, the membrane allows positively-charged ions to pass through, while pushing away most of the negatively-charged ones. That creates voltage between the two liquids as one builds up a positive charge and the other a negative charge. This voltage is what causes the current -- generated by the transfer of ions -- to flow. According to the report, this is the first time a two-dimensional material has been used for this type of application. The power generation potential of the new system is huge. According to their calculations, a one square metre membrane with 30 per cent of its surface covered by nanopores should be able to produce 1-MW of electricity, enough to power 50,000 standard energy-saving light bulbs, the report said. "And since molybdenum disulfide, used for making the membrane, is easily found in nature or can be grown by chemical vapour deposition, the system could feasibly be ramped up for large-scale power generation." The researchers were able to run a nano-transistor from the current generated by a single nanopore and thus demonstrated a self-powered nanosystem. The report says that once the systems become more robust, osmotic power could play a major role in the generation of renewable energy by harnessing the potential of estuaries which are bodies of river water with a free connection to the open sea whose water is salty. While solar panels require adequate sunlight and wind turbines adequate wind, osmotic energy can be produced just about any time of the day or night provided there's an estuary nearby, it says.
C O M M E N T A R Y
Frances Coppola
Inequality: the nexus of wealth & debt
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f we are to create a more equal world, and reduce the risk of financial meltdown, we need to cure ourselves not only of our love of debt, but of our love of wealth Debt. We love debt. Money is created by issuing debt. Our monetary system is debt-based. And because we measure economic growth in monetary terms, growth comes from debt. There is a direct relationship between rising debt, rising money supply and rising GDP. To reduce the burden of debt, and stop it building up again, would mean curing ourselves of our love of debt. And that has enormous social and political implications. It is by no means cost-free. Globally, debt has increased since the 2008 financial crisis. Much of this is in developing countries – in corporations and governments. China’s debt burden, both public and private, is already huge and still growing. Will its bubble burst? What would be the consequences? We don’t know. But other developing countries also have large debt burdens, especially in corporations. The extent of developing-country debt, both government and corporate, is becoming a matter of considerable concern to economists and policymakers. In developed countries, household debt remains a huge problem. In some countries, households are still deleveraging, preferring to pay off debt rather than spend. This puts a dampener on economic growth. In other countries, households have repaired their balance sheets, but are now reluctant to borrow. Though the lack of lending is not entirely due to households: in some countries, lending standards are now so tight that many households and smaller businesses can’t borrow at all. But there are some countries where households are borrowing wildly. In Sweden, debt secured on property is rising rapidly, fuelled by very low interest rates. Economic projections from the OBR forecast similar borrowing increases for UK households, though as yet there is little sign that UK households are willing or able to comply. But if they do not, the UK’s economic performance will disappoint. High and rising household debt backed by property creates financial instability. So does high and rising corporate and government debt, especially in foreign currencies. By encouraging borrowing against property and across borders, we may gain a little more economic growth – but at what price? Increasing the global debt burden in pursuit of economic growth will inevitably lead to another financial crisis somewhere in the world. It is not sustainable. But despite the risk that rising debt poses, those who wield power in our current political and social systems have no real interest in reducing the global debt burden. This is because the other side of debt is wealth. And we love wealth. Increasing wealth requires that a large (and growing) part of the world’s population is indebted. When one population reaches debt saturation point – they cannot or will not take on any more – those who want to create financial wealth move on to another, less indebted population. Rising debt for many, rising wealth for a few. Rising inequality. Globalisation reduced inequality between countries, but not within them. Within countries, inequality both of wealth and income is rising. And recent research shows that widening inequality harms both growth and prosperity. If we are to create a more equal
world, and reduce the risk of financial meltdown, we need to cure ourselves not only of our love of debt, but of our love of wealth. Wealth concentration & dispersion At a recent conference in Iceland, Harvard economist Carmen Reinhart called for a globally coordinated writedown of debt – a debt jubilee. She reminded us that the great economist John Maynard Keynes had called for such a write-down after World War I. But it took until 1934 for the debt bonfire to take place. And by that time, the world was already well down the road to World War II. Debt jubilee seems an attractive idea. Why not just write off all the debts, wipe the slate clean and start again? The problem is the fear of loss. If you write off debt, you also write off the associated wealth. And people who own wealth are very afraid indeed of losing it. “So what?” I hear you say. “Soak them. They have more than they will ever need”. This is a fair point. As inequality rises, wealth concentrates in the hands of a few. The global 1% control a large part of the world’s wealth. But the very rich hold the balance of power. While this remains the case, debt jubilee is politically out of the question. And even if the very rich could be soaked, there is a bigger problem. The rise of the middle class means that a majority now own some wealth. And they will not easily give it up. Middle class wealth owners fear loss far more than the very rich. And with reason. For them, a fall of – say – 30% in the value of their house is a considerable hit to their net worth, as argued by Atif Mian & Amir Sufi in their book House of Debt. It can completely wreck their plans. They may find themselves unable to sell if the value of the house is less than the mortgage. And if they were expecting in future to sell their house, move somewhere smaller and use the proceeds to supplement their pension, they may end up materially poorer in retirement. Similarly, if pensions and savings fail to deliver the returns they expect, they can end up poverty-stricken in old age. Understandably, they fear this fate. In general, older people tend to have assets, younger people tend to have debt. The assets of the old are the debt of the young. This is pretty obvious if you look at pensions, which are largely invested in corporate or government debt, the returns from which
are paid from the earned incomes of working people. It is perhaps less obvious in relation to property: but rising house prices mean younger people have to take on much higher mortgages than their parents. It would be a mistake to see this as an intergenerational problem, though. It is actually a class problem. The assetless have no assets to pass on. Their children inherit nothing, and in turn pass on nothing. In contrast, the children of the asset-rich inherit wealth they have not earned, and in turn pass that on to their children. The divide between those who have wealth and those who do not is set at birth and remains for life. If wealth holders were a tiny proportion of the population, then democratic pressure might be enough to end this injustice. But now they are a majority, democratic pressure reinforces it. Since the financial crisis, the UK government – fearful of the voting power of older people – has propped up property prices, increased state pensions to unaffordable levels, pumped up equity and bond prices, and offered savings vehicles at abovemarket rates to pensioners. All of these giveaways to well-off older people have been paid for by younger people, in the form of larger mortgages (or inability to buy a house at all), stagnant incomes and benefit cuts. But they solve nothing. They fail to address growing wealth inequality or the rising debt burden. They lock the younger & poorer into debt bondage. And when the elderly middle-class can pass their wealth on to their children with little or no penalty, debt bondage extends down the generations. Fixing inequality If we are serious about reducing wealth inequality, we could think about very high taxes on top incomes, and perhaps wealth taxes. And if we are serious about reducing income inequality – from which wealth inequality ultimately stems – we could think about a universal basic income coupled with a land value tax and a progressive income tax system. If we want to break the cycle of wealth inequality down the generations, we could impose very high inheritance taxes, perhaps as much as 100%, on unproductive assets such as residential property. And if we really want to end the dominance of debt in our monetary system, perhaps we should be looking at forms of money that are not backed by debt. These are radical ideas. They will inevitably be fiercely resisted by those with high incomes and significant
wealth. However, reducing inequality by redistributing wealth and income can only go so far. It is human nature to aspire to a higher income and more wealth: if there is no possibility of achieving either, why would anyone bother to take risks? Risktaking is the foundation of economic prosperity. If no-one will take risk, there can be no returns. So although research shows that redistribution mitigates inequality, we don’t want to completely eliminate wealth and income differentials. We want to leave open the possibility of benefiting from taking risks. That’s how our economy grows. What we don’t want to do is pay the sort of returns on unproductive “safe” investments such as property that should only be available to those willing to take risk. The desire to save is human nature. We “put by” funds to support us when we can’t work, or when there are exceptional expenses. Most of us see these savings as sacrosanct: we do not want to accept the risk of loss. Indeed, we cannot afford to. For most of us, losses on savings can never be recovered. Increasingly, people have come to rely on property as their main “safe asset”. But property is not a “safe asset”. A house is first and foremost a place to live. It should not be a primary store of value. But that is what it has become. The value of housing needs to be allowed to fall to an affordable level. One way of achieving this less painfully than abruptly removing all support for the housing market and causing a price crash would be to tax away all gains due to house price rises. A land value tax would achieve this, or capital gains taxes on primary residences. To replace the illegitimate use of housing as a store of value, government should provide safe assets for long-term saving. Government debt is the best and safest asset for its own citizens. When the proceeds of government debt issuance are invested in infrastructure, innovation and skills development that create a thriving economy for the future, it is far more productive than property. And when it is properly backed by a trustworthy central bank, it delivers complete safety. A credible central bank working in partnership with a responsible fiscal authority can always set the price of its own debt. We do not have to be beholden to markets. It is the duty of government to ensure that everyone has the basic means to live. It is also the duty of government to keep wealth and income inequality within bounds. And it is the duty of government to enable people to save safely, without fear of loss, while simultaneously supporting the risk-taking that is the source of economic prosperity. Successive governments have stepped away from these responsibilities. It is time to hold government to account for them. For only by removing the fear of loss can we hope to cure our love of wealth, and of the debt that creates it. Frances Coppola is the author of the Coppola Comment finance and economics blog, which is a regular feature on the Financial Times’ Alphaville blog and has been cited in The Economist, the Wall Street Journal, The New York Times and The Guardian. Coppola is also Associate Editor at the online magazine Pieria and a frequent commentator on financial matters for the BBC. This contribution was part of the Beyond the Zombie Economy conference hosted by the Political Economy Research Centre at Goldsmiths, University of London, and funded by the ESRC, for more details visit perc.org.uk
Indian Climate Activist ponders the ‘Unthinkable’ Dan Bloom
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or acclaimed Indian novelist and essayist Amitav Ghosh, the future of humankind as global warming impact events spread worldwide looks grim. So grim that the 60-year-old pamphleteer has titled his new book of three climate-related essays “The Great Derangement.” The way we humans are dealing with, or not dealing with, climate change appears to be deranged. What will future generations in say, 2116 or 2216, think of those of us in 2016? Ghosh, a cosmopolitan, globe-trotting public intellectual, is worried. So worried that his hair has turned brilliantly white, while his eyes burn with a probing yet affable intensity. There’s a reason his book has been subtitled “Climate Change and the Unthinkable,” and it’s not a pretty picture. Looking at how novelists and literary circles, geopolitics and academics are reacting to climate change now in the early part of the 21st century, Ghosh has written a brilliant and fear-
less “wake up call” on global warming that he hopes will reach world leaders and politicians. Himself an acclaimed novelist, Ghosh looks at how poets and storytellers are putting climate themes into their published works, from Margaret Atwood to Kim Stanley Robinson. He even gives a shout out to the rising new genre of “cli-fi” (short for climate fiction) while also looking at Indian literary and cinema greats like R ab i n d ra nat h Tagore and Satyajit Ray. In the realm of geopolitics, Ghosh looks at last year’s global climate “agreement” signed in Paris and calls foul. Read the fine print, he says. Connect the dots, he says. Are we deranged, he asks? There’s much to contemplate in this “made in India” alarm-bell warning flare to the world, but it’s written in an easy-to-digest style. East or West, we are all in this together now. For a longtime Indian climate activist living in New Zea-
land, Ghosh’s distinctive approach of speaking truth to power packs a punch. “Coming from a leading Indian author who is widely-read in the West, this book will likely have a major impact in shining a spotlight on global warming issues before a much wider audience,” he told IPS in a recent email. “In addition, a book such as this has the potential to bring together the stories of global warming and climate change from a combination of Indian, South Asian and Western perspectives. So it’s invaluable in bridging the gap among nations and why I think the essays need a global audience beyond the India edition.” Originally commissioned by the University of Chicago Press, the essays will be published in a U.S. edition in September with a slightly different cover for Western readers. Until then, the book is in India’s hands this summer and is getting plaudits left and right in dozens of the country’s
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newspapers and magazines. Ghosh, in his 60s with a handsome shock of white hair gracing a usually smiling face, is married to the American writer Deborah Baker. The couple have two grown children and live part of the year in New York and part of the year in India. With “The Great Derangement,” Ghosh has shown himself to be an international climate activist of the literary kind, fearless in attacking both “the powers that be” in his own country and the “business as usual” mantra of the West. How the book will be received in North America in the fall will be critical in breaking through the fog of climate denialism. In India, where climate denialists don’t actually exist, Ghosh’s book has been received with high praise. However, in America and Britain, where denialists are legion and have spit on the truth with unbridled, deranged venom for years, it might be a different story. Someone might even write a ‘clifi’ novel one day about this “great derangement.” It could be explosive.
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Know your District: Tuensang Are Nagas obsessed with government jobs?
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es I should say Nagas are 99% obsessed with government jobs. During my schooling, as far as I interact with friends, most of them prefer government jobs very much. Only one or two in hundred says they want self-employment or other. In our society we can see everyone wanting ' to get job: not to create job and also give to other'. This is the trend that government job is the only way to secure students future and uplift their 'social status'. Even the mindset of parents, elders and students themselves was that if students does get government job after obtaining degrees after degrees, it is a failure in students life. Instead, private institutions are well paid regularly and duely. When neither government jobs and private jobs favour us, we have another better alternative — boss by ourselves— self-employed. When self-employment is in larger scale, it generate job which benefits ourselves and others too. Thus the result in obsessity in government jobs leads to trouble since they are not trying to solve problems but creating problems and become parasite to others.
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Tunggam Afii village, Tadubi, Senapati District
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gnoring the fact that Nagaland is the 'Land of Backdoors', Nagas have always easier mentality and also social compliant to follow the herd mentality and travel the heavily crowded path, where you never find yourself alone. Doing business/entrepreneur start-up always have an element of risk factor - a tendency. Despite of less or no job creation and rapid rise of unemployment in Nagaland, parents also tends to support very much when preparing for such NPSC exams rather than encourage to start-up entrepreneurship. However yes, no doubt, Nagas are obsessed with govt jobs due to a sense of security/stability which tends to overpowers all other incentives. Gets a good salary despite doing minimum work, exception are present though. The perks that come with the job. CORRUPTION! Some want to earn money under table. The sense of POWER and PRESTIGE. Also getting good profiles during matchmaking (marriage proposals). I think this is more than enough, for a sane Nagas for his timetable.
Akiuba TS.
Secretariat, Kohima
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ying in the easternmost part of Nagaland, Tuensang district is the nerve centre for Eastern Nagaland with four major tribes viz., Chang, Khiamnuingan, Sangtam and Yimchunger, inhabiting the district. Along with Mokokchung and Kohima, Tuensang was among the three original districts during the creation of Nagaland state. Tuensang shares its boundaries with Myanmar to the east, Mon and Longleng to the north, Mokokchung and Zunheboto to the west and Kiphire to the south. The area comprising the present Tuensang district remained un-administered prior to 1947. Tuensang was declared an excluded area by the British during their rule in India and had almost no contact with the outside world. However, in 1957, the Tuensang Frontier Division was merged with the Naga Hills District of Assam to form an administrative unit called the Naga Hills Tuensang Area (NHTA) which later on became a full-fledged state on December 1 (November 1 in District Human Development Report), 1963. Special provisions were however made for the then Tuensang district in view of its relative backwardness. Under the provision, a Regional Council was created for the district for a period of 10 years with the Deputy Commissioner as chairman. The regional council could nominate tribal representatives to the Nagaland Legislative Assembly. In 1973, after the completion of 10 years period, the regional council was abolished and the people of the district began to participate in the elections to the Nagaland Legislative Assembly along with the rest of the state. The district has gradually diminished in size with the carving out of the districts of Mon, Kiphire, and Longleng out of it. Till 1971 Census, Tuensang district included the present Mon, Longleng and Kiphire district as a whole. Later, in 1973 Mon district was carved out of Tuensang with 6 administrative circles having 83 villages including Mon Town. Further jurisdictional changes in the District boundary occurred later in 1986 when 2 circles of Tuensang District, namely Monyakshu circle having 7 villages and Tobu circle except Tobu village were again transferred to Mon District. No changes in the area of Tuensang took place between 1991 and 2001. There
were 20 administrative circles and 256 villages (including 5 uninhabited villages) in Tuensang district during Census 2001 and had an area of 4228 sq. Kms. With a total geographical area of 2,536 sq km, Tuensang, however, is still the largest district in the state. The majority of the villages are located at the hill tops, mostly in seclusion and isolation of one another. The whole of Tuensang district is mountainous and the Middle Mountain Ranges and the Patkai Range dominate the topography. The Patkai Range lying in the eastern part of the district forms the boundary between India and Myanmar. The name of the district Tuensang originated from the name of the District headquarter, namely, Tuensang, now an urban area and the administrative centre of the District. The town also follow the name of a village which is situated close by. The district headquarter is located 267 kms away from Kohima, the state capital via Mokokchung. The district has 144 villages in 2011 Census of which 6 are uninhabited. It has one statutory town, namely, Tuensang Town. Demography: Chang, Khiamnuingan, Sangtam and Yimchunger are the four major tribes inhabiting the district. Naknyulum, Tsokum, Metemneo and Mongmong are the major festivals celebrated in the district. As per the 2011 census, the total population of Tuensang district stood at 196,596 with 1,01,933 males and 94,663 females and constitute 9.94 % of the total population of Nagaland. At 78 persons per sq. km., the desity of population is far less than the state’s average of 119 persons per sq. km. Sex ratio (female per 1000 male) of the district stood at 929 in 2011. economy: Out of the total population of 196,596, Tuensang district has a workforce of 98, 154 that constitute 49.9% of the total population. Agriculture is the predominant occupation of the people in the district and employs about 76.6% of the total workforce. Kholar, pineapple and orange are the major cash crops. Tuensang district is the largest producer of kholar in the state
and is in high demand all over the state and beyond. Tuensang district contributed about 19% of the state’s agricultural sector in Net State Domestic Product during 2009-2010. education: As per the 2011 census, the literacy rate of the district stood at 73.70%. In 2001, the literacy rate was 54.90%, thus showing a decadal increase in the literacy rate by about 18.20%. Tuensang, along with Longleng, were the most improved districts in Nagaland in terms of literacy over the last decade. The literacy rate was only 52.15 % in 2001 but made a huge leap to reach a figure of 73.70% in 2011. infrastructure: Almost all the villages under Tuensang district have been connected with electricity. The district has one power generating station known as Lang Mini Hydro Project under Noklak subdivision. resources: Tuensang is adequately rich in mineral resources. It has large deposits of bituminous coal and lignite; chromite bearing rocks, limestone, marble are found. The whole of Tuensang district is mountainous and the Middle Mountain Ranges and the Patkai Range dominate the topography. The Patkai Range lying in the eastern part of the district forms the boundary between India and Myanmar. The entire district is criss-crossed by rivers. Dikhu, Zungki and Tizu are the biggest rivers flowing through the district. Shamator-Chendang-Chingmei range of the Middle Mountain Ranges running from north to south provide a distinct watershed divide, whereby, the rivers and streams originating to its east flows into the Chindwin river in Myanmar while the rivers and streams originating to its west flows into the Brahmaputra in Assam. The district is also rich in mineral resources. The eastern part of the district lies along the Ophiolite belt or the belt where mineral bearing rocks occur in Nagaland. Coal, limestone, marbles,
chromites etc. are the major minerals found in the district. Tuensang district has 1025.42 sq. km. of dense forest that holds great potential in providing environmental and ecological needs and services to the people of the district. The district has a wealth of herbal, medicinal and aromatic plants with tremendous economic potential. administration: According to 2011 census of India, the district is looked after by a Deputy Commissioner under whom there are 16 administrative revenue circles each headed by either an Addl. Deputy Commissioner/ Sub-Divisional Officer (Civil) or an Extra Assistant Commissioner. The present names of the administrative circles are Noksen, Chare, Longkhim, Tuensang Sadar, Ngoungchung, Sangsangnyu, Sotokur, Noklak, Chingmei, Nokhu, Panso, Shamator, Tsurungto, Chessore, Mangko and Thonoknyu. The district has eight rural development blocks, R.D. Block in short. They are Noksen, Chare, Longkhim, Sangsangnyu, Noklak, Chessore, Shamator and Thonoknyu. The District Executive Force (DEF) of Tuensang District, according to Nagaland Police Directory, consist of Superintendent of Police, Additional SP, SDPO (Tuensang) and Dy. SP (Reserve). The district has nine police stations namely - Tuensang PS; Noklak P. S.; Longkhim PS; Shamatore PS; Noksen PS ; Chessore PS; Sangsanyu PS; Panso PS; and Thonokyu PS. The district has also one police outpost at Chare. 3rd NAP Battalion is also based in Tuensang. Did you know? Tuensang was declared an excluded area by the British during their rule in India and remained un-administered by any state till 1947. Tuensang is the largest producer of Kholar in Nagaland state.
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Defence Service Examination is an exam conducted twice every year by Union Public Service Commission (UPSC). It is an exam to induct officers into the Indian Defence Forces i.e. the Army and the Airforce. A Combined Defence Services Examination will be con1. what department was recently segregated from UPSc cDS (ii) exam 2016 ducted by the Union Public the Ministry of communications and made a CDS Exam or Combined Service Commission on 23rd ministry? a) Ministry of Law and Information Technology b) Department of Electronics and Information Technology c) Department of Telecommunications d) Directorate of Advertising & Visual Publicity One of the foundational features essential for the well-being of a society is the quality of education provided to its population. However, the ‘quality’ depends on the presence of 2. with facilities like potable drinking water, necessary infrastructures—such as qualified and dedicated teachers, adequate school mobile charging points and bio-toilets among buildings, availability of text-books, clean drinking water, sanitations, and use of others, the rails recently rolled out its first technology—without which no system of education can help its students attain adequate level of knowledge and competency. And this is where our society needs to catch up with, modern unreserved coach to be used in mail relative to others in the country, and it also explains why gaps exist between the public and and express trains. what is the name of the private institutions from the elementary to college levels. coach? a) Bharat Abhiyan b) Pukalu Papito c) Pheen Lalu d) Deen Dayalu - Kitokali H. Jakha, Ba 5th Semester education Honours
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he Right to Education Act (RTE), is an Act of the Parliament of India enacted in 2009, which describes the modalities of the importance of free and compulsory education for children between the ages of 6 and 14 in India under Article 21A of the Indian Constitution. However, do children have access to quality education? Regardless of the interest, expectations, and hard labour of an individual, in the end, the individual is calculated with extreme rhetoric brutality, according to the institution they come from: private or government. Students and their parents, most of the time prefer private schools and colleges till the graduation, after which they foray into government institutions. It is an ironical periphery that those who once upon a time were so appreciative of private institutions now, so abruptly negate the same. At the post-graduation level, those enrolled in the private institutions/universities are not thought of highly. The reason for such an absurd conclusion of those dramatic people is yet to be scooped, but the most interesting thing is that they are failing to value education: it is their frailty and low exposure of their eruditeness. In comparing the government run schools functioning in the rural areas, to those in urban areas of Nagaland, it the urban areas that are getting all the benefits required for the future enhancement of students.
It is observed, through board results, that students of rural area government schools are lagging behind their urban counterparts. The success rate is low, and as such, so are the chances for their employment. Urban area government schools have better infrastructure and at least the appointed teachers attend to the classes assigned to them. In rural government schools, however, the infrastructure is greatly lagging. Some schools manage with just two classrooms, which sometimes the students may have to share. The rooms lack proper ventilation and may not be very hygienic. This is a contributing factor for wastage and stagnation. It is a common practice for many teachers to hire a substitute who may not have the required qualifications. This practice, mostly seen in rural sector government schools, directly leads to the decline of quality education. Now the causes to the disintegration of adequate education in the rural area can be the inability of the government to provide good infrastructure, and other amenities like apparels, textbooks, clean drinking water, etc for the students. The problem is even more dire because of the lackadaisical attitude of the teachers. Their irregularity and general sense of neglect proves toxic for education. In most private institutions of the urban areas, students enjoy all the necessary facilities provided to them in schools. The schools in urban areas are too numerous to count, and an individual
is provided with an option to choose and enroll in the institution of their choice. I have observed that often private schools have more qualified teachers, who skillfully educate their students in a bright manner. They try and give attention to each and every student. To facilitate this, the schools often divide the classes into sections, and this depends on the presence of good infrastructure. Certain private schools in our state have introduced the concept of ‘smart classes’, where learning happens via computers. This enhances their skills and prepares them for the tech savvy world of the 21st century. In comparison, government-run schools in our state seem to lag far behind. If we are to dream of capable and well-educated youth in our state, our very first concern should be to look into the matters mentioned above. Government sector schools need to improve drastically. In Nagaland, these schools are filled with children from the economically weak sectors. The government should, therefore, put in more effort and grant more aid to the institutions they have established in every locality. Most importantly, they must ensure that the funds are being used wisely. It is very clear that serious reformation is required in the education sector. The establishment of competent educational institutions, especially in the rural areas, can help provide quality education to all children alike. There needs to be an
improvement in the infrastructure, and schools must move away from the age-old traditional modes of teaching. The introduction of vocational courses can help the students aptly prepare for the competitive world. The courses must be more relevant, and parallel with the challenges of the present time. The traditional syllabi needs to be abandoned. Teachers do play a very important role in a student’s education. Be it government or privately employed teachers, they must strive for excellence, and should play their role effectively and diligently. A teacher is expected to win the confidence of the students so that there is a better chain of communication, thus aiding effective learning. Students (especially in government run schools of rural areas) are in need of earnest teachers who can guide them in becoming competent citizens of tomorrow. These steps will ensure that the problem of stagnation and wastage is solved. Quality education is the need of the hour. We cannot call our society a prosperous one until every child gets the best education possible. Articles published in newspapers and blogs around the country have indicated that there is a growing awareness of the flaws which NET seems to embody with no regrets. There are several controversies surrounding NET. This being said I do have the utmost respect for everyone who qualifies this examination. Until UGC comes up with a more efficient and non-traditional method of testing candidates, thousands of aspiring teachers will appear this examination, clad in simple clothes, without water, testing their rote memory skills. Perhaps American rock band Survivor’s song ‘Eye of the Tiger’ is what’s needed to keep spirits high!
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Changes to India's child labour law will disadvantage tribals, lower-castes: UN NEW DELHI, JuLy 26 (THomsoN REuTERs FouNDaTIoN): The United Nations says changes to India's child labour law which permit children to work for their families and reduce the number of banned occupations for adolescents will disadvantage vulnerable groups such as tribals and lowercaste communities. The Rajya Sabha passed amendments to a three-decade-old child labour prohibition law on July 19. The bill is expected before the lower house in the coming weeks. But the U.N. Children's Agency (UNICEF) said that allowing children to work for their families legitimised family work, while limiting the number of professions considered as hazardous would result in more unregulated child labourers. With child labour rates highest among tribal and lower caste communities at almost 7 percent and 4 percent respectively, UNICEF said, the changes could have an adverse impact on these especially marginalised and impoverished communities. "Under the new Child Labour Act, some forms of
DCW chief booked for naming Dalit rape victim
NEW DELHI, JuLy 26 (IaNs): The Delhi Police on Tuesday registered a case against Delhi Commission for Women (DCW) chief Swati Maliwal for allegedly revealing the identity of a 14-year-old Dalit rape victim. The victim, who was brutally raped in north Delhi's Burari, died on Sunday after being forced to drink a corrosive substance by her alleged abusers. NEW DELHI, JuLy 26 (IaNs): The Parliament on Tues"We have filed a case against DCW chief Swati Maliday passed the Child Labour (Prohibition and Regulation) wal for naming the Dalit rape victim," Additional Deputy Amendment Bill, 2016, seeking to prohibits employment of Commissioner of Police Aslam Khan told IANS. children below 14 years in any "profession" but allows "homeThe officer said that Maliwal has been booked unbased work", such as helping their families in forests, agriculder section 228 A, disclosure of identity of victim of tural fields and small family-run units with the Lok Sabha givcertain offences, of the Indian Penal Code (IPC). The ing its nod. The Rajya Sabha had passed the bill last week. Dalit girl was kidnapped by the accused before she was The new amendments brought in this bill were "esto testify against him in a local court for allegedly rapsential", the minister said, adding that the bill in no way ing her. She was again repeatedly raped by the accused, discourages children from going to school. Among other and forced to drink a corrosive substance by his materthings, the new changes in the bill include heftier penalnal aunt and uncle. ties on violators - jail term of six months to two years, from The substance damaged the girl's internal organs and the earlier three months to one-year term, and a fine of Rs she was admitted to a hospital. 20,000-Rs 50,000, up from Rs 10,000-Rs 20,000. Maliwal had visited the girl on Friday night and "We have also brought in the element of cognizable subsequently issued notice to Burari police station offence for the first time," Dattatreya said, countering chief Satbir Singh, seeking the reason for "not arrestCongress floor leader Mallikarjun Kharge, also a former ing the accused till date". Labour Minister. The House passed the bill by voice vote In the notice, Maliwal named the victim. The copy of after the amendments moved by several opposition memthe notice was also sent to the Deputy Commissioner of 5-yr-old boy collects recyclables for resale at a residential area in Mumbai. (REUTERS bers were either withdrawn or negated. Police Madhur Verma citing the statement of the victim File Photo) and her father before the DCW. The DCW chief sought at child labour may become More than half of India's occupations and 65 processFor example, children education and India's eco- least eight queries from Delhi Police and gave the force 72 invisible and the most vul- child workers labour in ag- es, such as mining, gem cut- will be allowed to work in nomic reality, in which par- hours to reply to the notice. nerable and marginalised riculture and over a quar- ting and cement manufac- family businesses, outside ents rely on their children children may end up with ir- ter in manufacturing - em- turing are outlawed. of school hours and during to help with farming or artiregular school attendance, broidering clothes, weaving It also proposes includ- holidays, and in entertain- sanal work to fight poverty. lower levels of learning and carpets or making match ing a separate category for ment and sports, if it does But UNICEF said famcould be forced to drop out sticks. Children also work in adolescents aged between not affect their education. ily or home-based work is of school," said UNICEF In- restaurants and hotels, and 15 and 18, as well as stiffIn addition, children often hazardous and india's Chief of Education Eu- as domestic workers. er jail terms and fines for aged 15 to 18 will be permit- cludes working in cotton NEW DELHI, JuLy 26 (PTI): Altogether 114 cases phrates Gobina. those employing children. ted to work, except in mines fields, making bangles and were registered in various parts of the country for atA 2015 report by the "REMOVE FAMILY While child rights ac- and industries where they bidis, rolling tobacco, carpet tacks on journalists in 2014, Lok Sabha was informed International Labour Or- ENTERPRISES" tivists have welcomed the would be exposed to in- weaving and metal work. on Tuesday ganization (ILO) puts the The government wants changes, there has been flammable substances and "As per available data, a total of 114 cases were regisIt urged India to include number of child workers to change the current law by growing concern over oth- hazardous processes. tered and 32 persons were arrested under attack on mean "exhaustive list" of hazin India aged between five extending the ban on child er amendments proposed The government says ardous occupations and dia persons (grievous hurt) during 2014," Minister of State and 17 at 5.7 million, out of labour under 14 to all sectors. by Prime Minister Naren- the exemptions aim at exclude family work from for Home Hansraj Ahir said replying to a written question 168 million globally. Currently only 18 hazardous dra Modi's government. striking a balance between the proposed law. Of these attacks on journalists, 63 incidents took place in Uttar Pradesh, 22 incidents in Bihar, seven in Madhya Pradesh, five in Maharashtra besides others, he said.
Parliament passes child labour Bill
114 cases of attacks on journalists in 2014: Govt
India's first Humboldt Army accuses Pakistan of direct role in proxy war in Kashmir Railways to add 30,000 (KaRgIL), JuLy Penguins reach Mumbai zoo 26DRass (PTI): Asserting that Some normalcy as curfew is lifted in Kashmir Valley bio toilets this year: Minister
India's first tiny colony of Humboldt Penguins relax in their special enclosure after a flight from a Seoul, South Korea zoo, to Mumbai's Veermata Jijabai Bhosale Udyan (Zoo), early on Tuesday. (IANS Photo)
mumbaI, JuLy 26 (IaNs): A tiny colony of Humboldt Penguins, including three males, three females and two female babies, arrived at the Mumbai zoo from Seoul, South Korea, on Tuesday, an official said. This will be the first time the flightless penguins will be exhibited in any Indian zoo. They belong to the South American species found in the cold coasts of Chile and Peru. Mumbai Zoo -- known as Veermata Jijabai Bhosale Udyan -- has acquired the birds from a zoo in Seoul for around Rs 2 crore, as part of its ambitious Rs 2.50 crore modernisation plan, said an official. After arriving on a flight, the birds were shifted to a refrigerated van and taken to Mumbai Zoo on Tuesday, accompanied by a special caretaker. The Humboldts will remain quarantined in a special enclosure for at least the next 90 days to acclimatize them to Indian conditions and the change of location. This species of penguins can withstand temperatures of between 4-24 degrees C and the quarantine area will provide this controlled temperature range for the next three months. They are likely to be placed as the Mumbai Zoo's prestigious exhibits by November after their acclimatization spell, during which they will not come in contact with anybody barring the caretaker. The plans to acquire and exhibit penguins here was announced by the Shiv Sena-Bharatiya Janata Partyled civic body after the 2012 BMC elections. The promise has materialised just before the upcoming civic polls in early 2017. The penguin project has been personally monitored by top civic officials, including Yuva Sena chief, Aditya Thackeray.
Pakistan has "direct role" in fuelling terrorism in Jammu and Kashmir, Army today warned of more infiltration bids along the LoC in the coming weeks in view of the volatile situation in the Valley. "Pakistan is interfering in Kashmir and has direct role in what we call as proxy war in Kashmir and there is absolutely no doubt in it," General Officer Commanding in Chief (GoC-inC), Northern Command, Lt Gen D S Hooda told reporters here. He was paying homage to the martyrs of Operation Vijay on the 17th Kargil Vijay Diwas at the historic War Memorial here. "We have seen it everywhere.. along the borders. We have seen it in the matter in which the support is given to infiltrating groups. "We have seen how ceasefire violations have been used as a support to the people infiltrating into this side," Hooda said while replying to a question about Pakistan's role in current unrest and terrorism in Kashmir. "In short, if there is an internal disturbance here, they will directly take advantage of it. "You have heard the statements of Hizbul Mujahideen and Lashkar-e-Toi-
Centuries-old tag no justification, says Supreme Court on Jallikattu The apex court fixed August 30 for final hearing of the matter to decide on the Constitutional validity of Jallikattu NEW DELHI, JuLy 26 (PTI): The Supreme Court today said that just because the bull-taming sport of Jallikattu is a centuries-old tradition, it can't be justified. A bench of justices Dipak Misra and R F Nariman said that if the parties are able to convince the court that its earlier judgement was wrong, it may refer the matter to a larger bench. "Just because the sport (Jallikattu) is centuries-old, it can't be said that it's legal or permissible under law. Since centuries, children below the age of twelve years were married. Does that mean that child marriage is legal?," the bench said. The apex court fixed August 30 for final hearing of the matter to decide on the Constitutional validity of Jallikattu. It further said that no adjournments will be granted in the case after it com-
mences the final hearing in the matter. During the hearing the counsel appearing for Tamil Nadu said Jallikattu is a sport being practiced for centuries and it showcases an age-old cultural practice in the state. The Supreme Court had on January 21 refused to re-examine its 2014 judgement banning use of bulls for Jallikattu events or bullock-cart races across the country. On January 8, the Centre had issued a notification lifting ban on Jallikattu in pollbound Tamil Nadu with certain restrictions, which was challenged in the apex court by Animal Welfare Board of India, People for Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) India, a Bangalore-based NGO and others. The apex court had stayed this notification. The apex court remained unimpressed with the contention that Jallikattu was not a fight between bulls and humans but a game where the participants are required to embrace the running bulls by hanging on to their hump as long as possible and that the men are unarmed. Jallikattu, also known Eruthazhuvuthal, is a bull-taming sport played in Tamil Nadu as a part of the Pongal harvest festival.
sRINagaR, JuLy 26 (IaNs): Curfew was lifted from most parts of the tense Kashmir Valley on Tuesday, bringing much-needed respite to people 17 long days after it was imposed amid the worst unrest in years. But fresh protests erupted in parts of Srinagar, the summer capital of Jammu and Kashmir, and in south Kashmir despite continued restrictions on public gatherings. Barring a few volatile places in south Kashmir, curfew was lifted from almost all over the valley, a police spokesman said here. However, restrictions on the assembly of four or more people continued in a bid to maintain law and order, the spokesman said. Protests broke out in Malaknag area in south Kashmir's Anantnag district in which six persons, including a woman, received pellet injuries in firing by security forces. The curfew is likely to be imposed again on Wednesday amid fears of vioba, trying to say that they are supporting whatever is happening in Kashmir," the Northern Command Chief said. He said "the support (from Pakistan) is not only moral but it is absolute physical and there is no doubt about it". He also expressed concern over the increasing radicalisation of youth in Kashmir Valley. "We have seen there is an increase in radicalisa-
lence as separatists have called for a protest march to south Kashmir's Kulgam district -- one of the worst hit areas in the current turmoil -- where they plan to address a public rally. In Srinagar, as soon as the curfew was eased, people took to the streets shouting anti-India and pro-freedom slogans. Incidents of stone-pelting protests also erupted at some places, including near the city centre Lal Chowk. Meanwhile, mobile internet services were restored in Jammu region after 16 days on Tuesday, officials said. "The divisional administration reviewed the suspension of mobile Internet services in the Jammu region yesterday and it was decided to restore the same from midnight," a senior police officer said in Jammu.Mobile internet services had been suspended on July 10 in entire Jammu region following unrest in the Kashmir Valley. Both call facility and mobile internet services, however, continued to remain suspended in the valley.
tion mostly driven by social media and people are quite active on it," Hooda said, adding everyone at all levels has to put their heads together to reduce this trend. The Army official warned of more infiltration bids in the coming weeks along the LoC. Hooda said, "We are seeing regular attempts to infiltrate groups into this side." "We have foiled some infiltration bids. One group
which had infiltrated two or three days back and we have neutralised four terrorists inside the hinterland. We are seeing repeated attempts. We recently lost two soldiers during this infiltration bids. "I don't see a slow down in this (level of infiltration). During this internal disturbance they will try and push in more and more infiltrators and we are well prepared to deal with it," he said.
NEW DELHI, JuLy 26 (IaNs): Indian Railways on Tuesday said it plans to add 30,000 bio toilets on its trains during this year. According to Railways Minister Suresh Prabhakar Prabhu, Indian Railways have so far provided more than 40,000 bio toilets and plans to add 30,000 during the current year. The minister spoke at an event here in which the Indian Railways entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with industry body Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) for green rating and studies on energy efficiency of its production units. Prabhu said that the association with CII will enable the Indian Railways to weigh its green initiatives against the global standards. CII said the intent of the MoU is to implement CII Green Company (GreenCo) rating for all Indian Railways factories and workshops. The GreenCo rating system evaluates the companies on 10 broad performance parameters and also enables in development of long term green growth strategy and introduction of global best practices in operations.
Over 24,000 forest fire cases reported this year NEW DELHI, JuLy 26 (PTI): There have been more than 24,000 forest fires reported from across the country this year with over 2,500 cases each reported from Odisha, Madhya Pradesh and Chhattisgarh, Lok Sabha was informed today. Environment Minister Anil Madhav Dave said in a written reply that the report submitted by the central team of experts set up by the Home Ministry suggests that most of the forest fires are caused due to human neglect. According to data furnished by the minister, a total of 24,817 forest fires were reported in 2016 till June. 15,937 forest fires were reported during 2015. Among them, 2,763 forest fires were reported in Odisha, 2,675 in Madhya Pradesh and 2,808 in Chhattisgarh till June this year. The other states where forest fires have been reported this year till June are 1874 in Maharashtra, 1766 in Assam, 1105 in Manipur, 1318 in Mizoram, 1501 in Uttarakhand and 1699 in Andaman and Nicobar Islands.
Now, another JNU student leader to pen book on sedition row NEW DELHI, JuLy 26 (PTI): After Jawaharlal Nehru University Students' Union (JNUSU) president Kanhaiya Kumar, Shehla Rashid an active face of the student agitation during the sedition row in JNU is the next one to pen down her experiences about unrest in campuses. Rashid, first Kashmiri girl to have made it to the JNU students union, led the student movement demanding release of varsity students including Kanhaiya who were arrested in February this year in a sedition case in connection with an event during which anti-national slogans were allegedly raised. Pe ngu i n Ra n d o m House India has acquired rights of the debut work of non-fiction by Rashid. Tentatively titled "I, Student" the narrative account will focus on student politics and the current scenario in India's campuses. "I feel that the story of student politics in India
JNUSU Vice President Shehla Rashid addressing a protest rally. (Facebook)
is untold and misunderstood. The book is about education, about politics and about Kashmir. I will reflect upon the students' movement through the range of different experiences that I have had," Shehla said. "I want to tell the story
from the perspective of a Kashmiri and a woman. The current turmoil in Kashmir once again points to the grave need for understanding Kashmir, just as the current unrest in universities across the nation points to the need to understand our youth,"
she added. According to Rajni George, senior editor, Penguin Random House India, "Having led the campaign seeking the release of Kanhaiya Kumar and other students arrested on charges of sedition this year, she speaks from the frontlines
of the JNU movement.” "She has a lot to share about the underlying political currents within the movement as well as JNU itself, an institution that came under heavy attack following some controversial slogans which were allegedly raised on February 9," added Rajni. The book is expected to hit stands next year and Penguin is planning to subsequently publish it in Hindi, Malyalam and Urdu. Kanhaiya, whose arrest on charges of sedition catapulted him to the centre stage of student's politics and ignited a nationwide debate on nationalism and free speech, had in April announced that he is working on a book on his eventful journey from a nondescript Bihar village. The book - Bihar to Tihar - which is being published by Juggernaut publications will tell the story of his journey from his school, his deepening involvement in student politics, his controversial arrest.
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Knife attacker in Japan kills 19 at disabled centre SAGAMIHARA, July 26 (ReuteRS): A knifewielding man broke into a facility for the disabled in a small town near Tokyo early on Tuesday and killed 19 patients as they slept, authorities said, Japan’s worst mass killing since World War Two. At least 25 other residents were wounded in the attack at the Tsukui Yamayuri-En facility for mentally and physically disabled in Sagamihara town, about 25 miles (40 km) southwest of Tokyo. “This is a very heartwrenching and shocking incident in which many innocent people became victims,” Chief Cabinet Secretary Yoshihide Suga told a regular news conference in Tokyo. Prime Minister Shinzo Abe later told a gathering in Tokyo: “The lives of many innocent people were taken away and I am greatly shocked. We will make every effort to discover the facts and prevent a reoccurance.” The suspect was a 26-year-old former employee of the facility who gave himself up to police. The man, Satoshi Uematsu, said in letters he wrote in February that he could “obliterate 470 disabled people”, Kyodo news agency reported. He said he would kill 260 severely disabled people at two areas in the facility during a night shift, and would not hurt employees. “My goal is a world in which the severely disabled
Shock as peaceful Japan town wakes to ‘unthinkable’ horror
Police officers stand guard at a facility for the disabled, where a deadly attack by a knife-wielding man took place, in Sagamihara, Kanagawa prefecture, Japan on July 26. (REUTERS Photo)
can be euthanized, with their guardians’ consent, if they are unable to live at home and be active in society,” Uematsu wrote in the two letters given to the speaker of the lower house of parliament, Kyodo reported. Uematsu was committed to hospital after he expressed a “willingness to kill severely disabled people”, an official in Sagamihara told Reuters. He was freed on March 2 after a doctor deemed he had improved, the official said. Uematsu lived near the facility, and a neighbour described him as a polite,
young man who always greeted him with a smile. “It would be easier to understand if there had been a warning but there were no signs,” said Akihiro Hasegawa, 73. “We didn’t know the darkness of his heart.” The suspect apparently began changing about five months ago, said Yuji Kuroiwa, the governor of Kanagawa prefecture, where the facility is located. “You could say there were warning signs, but it’s difficult to say if this could have been prevented,” he told reporters. “This was not an impul-
sive crime ... He went in the dark of the night, opened one door at a time, and stabbed sleeping people one by one,” Kuroiwa said. “I just can’t believe the cruelty of this crime. We need to prevent this from ever happening again.” Staff at the facility called police at 2.30 a.m. local time (1730 GMT Monday) with reports of a man armed with a knife on the grounds, media reports said. The man wore a black T-shirt and trousers, the reports said. The 3-hectare (7.6 acre) facility was established by the local government. Sur-
SAGAMIHARA, July 26 (ReuteRS): Shock and bewilderment gripped neighbours of a disabled centre in a town near Tokyo on Tuesday after a man stabbed and killed 19 residents in their sleep and wounded dozens more in Japan’s worst mass killing in decades. “This kind of thing doesn’t happen in Japan. It’s unthinkable it happened so close to me,” said Masae Mizoguchi, a 78-year-old retiree who lives up the hill from the Tsukui Yamayuri En (Tsukui Lily Garden) facility. Residents of the town of Sagamihara, in Kanagawa Prefecture about (40 km (25 miles) southwest of Tokyo, woke in horror on Tuesday to learn that a man had broken into the disabled facility overnight and stabbed residents as they slept. “These people were severely disabled, and they were asleep. That’s why he was able to kill so many,” Mizoguchi said. Japan has largely been spared the mass killings that have become all too common elsewhere in the world, partly due to its strict gun-control laws. “This is a peaceful, quiet town, so I never thought such an incident would happen
rounded by tree-covered mountains and on the banks of the Sagami River, it cares for people with a wide range of disabilities. The facility’s website said the centre had a maximum capacity of 160 people, including staff. “IT MAKES YOU WEEP” Japan has one of the lowest crime rates in the world and residents of Sagamihara said they were in shock. The last murder in the area was 10 years ago. “This is a peaceful, quiet town so I never thought such an incident would
happen here,” said Oshikazu Shimo, one of many residents of the town who gathered near the facility. Taxi driver Susumu Fujimura said of the attacker: “He said ‘we should get rid of disabled people’ but he’s the worthless one.” “That kind of person can’t defend themselves,” Fujimura said, referring to the victims. “That’s why so many died. It makes you weep to think of somebody just murdering them.” The dead ranged in age from 19 to 70 and included 9 males and 10 females, Kyodo said. Police had recovered
here,” said another neighbour, Oshikazu Shimo, one of many Sagamihara residents who gathered nearby as the buzz of cicadas was heard in the humid summer air. Police have arrested Satoshi Uematsu, 26, a former employee at the facility. A Sagamihara city official said later Uematsu had been involuntarily committed to hospital on Feb. 19 for fear he would harm others. He had come to authorities’ attention after saying he was willing to kill severely disabled people, but was discharged on March 2 after a doctor deemed his condition had improved, the official said. Police said they were still investigating the suspect’s motive, but Chief Cabinet Secretary Yoshihide Suga said there was no information linking Uematsu to Islamist extremists. Japan’s worst previous mass killing was in 2008, when a man drove a truck into a crowd and began stabbing people in Tokyo’s popular electronics and “anime” district of Akihabara, killing seven people. In 2001, a knife-wielding man killed 8 students in an elementary school in Ikeda in Osaka Prefecture.
a bag with several knives, at least one stained with blood, a Kanagawa prefecture official said. At least 29 emergency squads responded to the attack, Kyodo reported, with those wounded taken to at least six hospitals in the western Tokyo area. Such mass killings are extremely rare in Japan and typically involve stabbings. Japan has strict gun laws and possession of firearms by the public is rare. Eight children were stabbed to death at their school in Osaka by a former janitor in 2001. Seven
people died in 2008 when a man drove a truck into a crowd and began stabbing people in Tokyo’s popular electronics and “anime” district of Akihabara. A revision to Japan’s Swords and Firearms Control Law was introduced in 2009 in the wake of that attack, banning the possession of double-edged knives and further tightening gunownership rules. Members of a doomsday cult killed 12 people and made thousands ill in 1995 in simultaneous attacks with sarin nerve gas on five Tokyo rush-hour subway trains.
Priest killed in French church, 100-year global study finds world’s Suicide bombers hit peacekeeping police shoot 2 attackers dead tallest people are Dutch & Latvians base in Mogadishu, atleast 13 dead
Police and rescue workers stand at the scene after two assailants had taken five people hostage in the church at Saint-Etienne-du -Rouvray near Rouen in Normandy, France on July 26. (REUTERS Photo)
SAINt-etIeNNe-Du-ROuVRAy, July 26 (ReuteRS): Two attackers killed a priest with a blade and seriously wounded another hostage in a church in northern France on Tuesday before being shot dead by French police. The attack took place during morning mass at the Saint-Etienne parish church, south of Rouen in Normandy. Five people were initially taken hostage. There were no immediate details on the identity or motives of the two assailants but the investigation was handed to the anti-terrorist unit of the Paris prosecutor’s office. A police source said it appeared that the priest had had his throat slit. The attack is the latest in a string of deadly assaults in Europe, including the mass killing in Nice on Bastille Day and four incidents in Germany. Many of the attacks have had links to Islamist militants. The Archbishop of Rouen identified the slain priest as Father Jacques Hamel. The Vatican condemned what it said was a “barbarous killing”. French Interior Ministry spokesman Pierre-Henry Brandet told France Info radio that the perpetrators have been killed by France’s BRI, its elite police anti-crime force, when they came out of the church. He said that bomb squad officers aided by sniffer dogs had been scouring the church for any possible explosives. Prime Minister Manuel Valls branded the attack “barbaric” and said it was a blow to all Catholics and the whole of France. “We will stand together,” Valls said on Twitter. PRESSURE The attack will heap yet more pressure on President Francois Hollande to regain control of national security, with France already under a state of emergency 10 months ahead of a presidential election. The Normandy attack came 12 days after a 31-yearold Tunisian Mohamed Lahouaiej Bouhlel ploughed his heavy goods truck into a crowd of revellers in the French Riviera city of Nice, killing 84 people. Islamic State claimed that attack. “Horror. Everything is being done to trigger a war of religions,” tweeted Jean-Pierre Raffarin, a former conservative prime minister who now heads the Senate’s foreign affairs committee. Hollande and Interior Minister Bernard Cazeneuve arrived at the scene of the attack where they met with members of the emergency services. Cazeneuve has come under fire from Conservative politicians for not doing enough to prevent the Bastille Day Nice attack. French lawmakers approved a six-month extension of emergency rule after the July 14 attack while the Socialist government also said it would step up strikes against Islamic State in Iraq and Syria.
lONDON, July 26 (ReuteRS): Dutch men and Latvian women are the planet’s tallest people but Iranian men and South Korean women have grown the fastest in the last century, according to the largest ever study of height around the world. Americans, once among the world’s tallest people, have dropped from having men and women at 3rd and 4th in the global height rankings a 100 years earlier, to placing 37th and 42nd respectively in 2014. The research, led by scientists at Imperial College London and published in the journal eLife, also found some nations have stopped growing over the past 30 to 40 years, despite having spurts at the start of the century studied. The United States was one of the first wealthy countries to plateau, followed by others including Britain, Finland, and Japan. Meanwhile, people in Spain and Italy and many countries in Latin America and East Asia are still
gaining height. In contrast, some nations in sub-Saharan Africa, North Africa and the Middle East have seen average heights decline over the past three to four decades. Human height is strongly influenced by nutrition and environmental factors, although genetic factors can also play a role in individuals. Children and teens who are better nourished and live in better environments tend to be taller. Research suggests a mother’s health and nutrition during pregnancy may also play a role in how tall her children grow. Height also has lifelong consequences. Some studies have found that taller people tend to live longer, get a better education and earn more. But being tall may also increase some health risks, with studies linking height to a higher risk of developing ovarian and prostate cancers. “This study gives us a picture of the health of nations over the past
century,” said Majid Ezzati, an Imperial professor of public health. He said the findings underlined the need “to address children and adolescents’ environment and nutrition on a global scale.” The 800-strong research team, which worked with the World Health Organization, used data from various sources including military conscription figures, health and nutrition population surveys and epidemiological studies. The scientists use these to generate height information for 18-year-olds in 1914 through to 18-year-olds in 2014. They found that Iranian men have gained an average of 16.5 centimetres (cm) in height, and South Korean women 20.2 cm. The height of men and women in Britain has increased by around 11 cm over the past century, while the height of U.S. men and women has risen by 6 cm and 5 cm. Chinese men and women have gained around 11 cm and 10 cm.
MOGADISHu, July 26 (ReuteRS): Suicide bombers killed at least 13 people at the gates of the African Union’s main peacekeeping base in the Somali capital Mogadishu on Tuesday, police said, in an attack claimed by the Islamist militants of al Shabaab. The force of the explosions shattered windows at the nearby airport, showered arriving passengers with glass and forced the suspension of flights, police and witnesses said. Police said the first attacker detonated a car bomb and the second tried to storm the base on foot, but was shot and exploded at the gate. “At least 13 people mostly security forces died in the two car bomb blasts,” and 12 others were wounded, Abdiqadir Omar, a police officer told Reuters. The guards were caught in the blast as they escorted U.N. personnel into the base, which is known as Halane, he added. Al Shabaab, an Islamist militant group linked to al Qaeda and fighting to topple Somalia’s Western-backed government, said it set off two car bombs. The African Union’s AMISOM force said on Twitter it condemned the “senseless attacks that aim to disrupt and cripple the lives of ordinary Somalis”. There was no immediate comment from the United Nations. People arriving on international flights said the blasts shattered windows in the airport buildings. “We were greeted by two loud blasts. The glass of the airport building fell on us,” said Ali Nur, who had just got off a plane from Nairobi. Al Shabaab regularly attacks AMISOM, which is made up of about 22,000 military personnel from Uganda, Kenya, Ethiopia and other African countries helping to support Somalia’s government and army. The country in the Horn of Africa was plunged into anarchy in the early 1990s following the toppling of military dictator Mohamed Siad Barre.
Democratic stars make a pitch for Clinton PHIlADelPHIA, July 26 (ReuteRS): The Democratic Party’s deep divisions were on full display on a raucous first day of its convention, with Bernie Sanders portraying Hillary Clinton as a fellow soldier in his fight for economic equality while his supporters booed the mere mention of her name. On a Monday night designed to showcase party unity, Sanders supporters repeatedly disrupted convention proceedings, chanting for him and jeering Clinton supporters. By day’s end, Sanders, liberal favorite U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren and first lady Michelle Obama offered stirring endorsements of Clinton as the party tried to push through the discord and find a common goal in beating Republican Donald Trump. “Based on her ideas and her leadership, Hillary Clinton must become the next president of the United States,” Sanders said. “Hillary Clinton will make an outstanding president and I am proud to stand with her here tonight.” The furor in Philadelphia was a setback to Democrats’ hopes their convention would be a smoothly run show of party unity in contrast to the volatile campaign of Trump. It was also a bitter reminder of the bruising months-long primary battle between Sanders, 74, a U.S. senator from Vermont, and Clinton, 68, a former secretary of state, who this week will become the first woman nominated for president by a major U.S. political party. Michelle Obama linked the historic nature of Clinton’s campaign with her husband’s own role as the first black U.S. president. “I wake up every morning in a house that was built by slaves, and I watch my daughters, two beautiful and intelligent
black young women, playing with their dogs on the White House lawn,” Obama said. “And because of Hillary Clinton, my daughters and all our sons and daughters now take for granted that a woman can be president of the United States.” The tumult began before the convention opened, as Sanders drew jeers from his own delegates when he urged them to back the White House bid of his former rival, Clinton, and focus on defeating Trump in the Nov. 8 presidential election. “We want Bernie!” they shouted in anger at both Clinton’s victory in the race for the Democratic nomination and emails leaked on Friday suggesting the party leadership had tried to sabotage Sanders’ insurgent campaign. “Brothers and sisters, this is the real world that we live in,” he said, adding: “Trump is a bully and a demagogue.” Members of the crowd screamed back: “So is Hillary.” “She stole the election!” someone else shouted. Trump gloated at the Democrats’ opening day disorder, and made a pitch for Sanders voters to turn to him. “Sad to watch Bernie Sanders abandon his revolution. We welcome all voters who want to fix our rigged system and bring back our jobs,” Trump said on Twitter. ‘ACT LIKE DEMOCRATS’ In the opening hours of the convention, party officials struggled to carry out business as angry Sanders supporters roared their disapproval, drawing a deafening response from Clinton delegates. “We’re all Democrats and we need to act like it,” U.S. Representative Marcia Fudge of Ohio, the convention’s chairwoman, shouted over the uproar.
U.S. Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton rallies campaign volunteers in Charlotte, North Carolina, US on July 25. (REUTERS Photo)
Sanders tried to head off the disruptions, sending an email to delegates as the convention opened urging them not to interrupt the proceedings. “Our credibility as a movement will be damaged by booing, turning of backs, walking out or other similar displays. That’s what the corporate media wants. That’s what Donald Trump wants,” Sanders said in the email. Several speakers pleaded for peace between the Democratic factions. Comedian Sarah Silverman, a Sanders supporter, said she would support Clinton “with gusto” and admonished the Sanders fans. “To the ‘Bernie or Bust’ people, you’re being ridiculous,” she said, drawing a roar from the crowd and another round of competing cheers between Clinton and Sanders supporters. She and U.S. Senator Al Franken of Minnesota then
introduced Paul Simon to sing his 1970 hit “Bridge Over Troubled Water.” Warren accused Trump of taking a me-first attitude and said the Republican convention had displayed his lack of ideas. “Did you hear even one solid proposal from Trump for increasing incomes or improving your kids’ education or creating even one single good-paying job?” she said. As the convention opened, the Democratic National Committee issued “a deep and sincere apology to Senator Sanders, his supporters, and the entire Democratic Party” for the email flap and said it would take action to ensure it never happens again. Democratic National Committee Chairwoman Debbie Wasserman Schultz resigned effective at the end of the convention over the controversy.
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IT, medical, innovation, is wider-based when to academia, by and hundredfold byeducation, hundredfold tertiary course's attractive to foreign, national and NEtherefore studentsincreasing with grants scholar-tertiary knowledge economy (the global information-driven economy). It places a high priority on small and medium sized increasing WELFARE others for: Digital Infrastructure (Digital India), Economic Development (National & FDI), Innovations (AIM, SETU), Tertiary course's attractive to foreign, national and NE students with grants and scholarships, initiating public-private-academic enterprises and on the dynamics of entrepreneurship to transform society so has set into motion measures to impel ships, initiating public-private-academic partnerships. Constituting a Council for Skill Development and EntrepreAddresses the two weakest constituents of the social spectrum: the Young by measures of free education under SSA and RMSA Education, etc. partnerships. Constituting a Council for Skill Development and Entrepreneurship in conformity with MSDE, NSDC. Setting up neurship in conformity with MSDE, NSDC. Setting up others for: Digital Infrastructure (Digital India), Economic this engine forward. others for: Digital Infrastructure (Digital India), Economic Development (National & FDI), Innovations (AIM, SETU), Tertiary and a covered health insurance till the age of fifteen and the Old through the centrally sponsored Senior Citizen Corner and all Development (National & FDI), Innovations (AIM, SETU), Tertiary Education, etc. WELFARE Education, other socially disabled through programs under Central Schemes: NSAP, by RSBY, ESIS, AABY, JBY,education UHIS, etc. under If savings of the for rehabilitation then the second years to go towardsenriching Addresses the two constituents weakest constituents of the social spectrum: the Young measures of free If savings ofetc. the firstfirst five five yearsyears goesgoes for rehabilitation then the second five yearsfive ought to ought go towardsenriching livelihoods in the in the the villages and the urban An archetype be zoning of regions for priority SSA and RMSA and a covered health insurance till the age of fifteen and the Old through the centrally sponsored livelihoods VIGILANCE & REVENUE COMMISSION villages and urban unemployed. Anunemployed. archetype could be zoning could of regions for priority activities in cashactivities crops, grains, crops, grains, vegetables, fruits, flowers, 16 major tribes with of 500cr Senior Citizen Corner all other socially disabled constituents underinCentral Schemes: Ifcash savings of fruits, the firstflowers, five years goes for rehabilitation theamong second five years ought to go towardsenriching livelihoods in the Operating through twoand branches: Public Services and Public Works, through this bodyprograms is instrumental the success of the NSAP, state by invegetables, animals, etc. amonganimals, thethen 16 etc. major tribesthe with a package-deal ofa package-deal 500cr each and 11 district and and 11 district plus 3 municipalities getting 50cr each for small channelizinggrants RSBY, ESIS, AABY, JBY, UHIS,the etc.requisite and delegated norms and standards. It is chaired by a committee of all tribes' each villages the unemployed. An archetype could beenterprises, zoning of channelizinggrants regions for enterprises, priority activities in cash NSDC, crops,SETU, grains, monitoring and maintaining headquarters plusurban 3headquarters municipalities getting 50cr each for small from MSME, MSDE, from MSME, MSDE, NSDC, SETU, IFAD, International Agencies, etc. arranging from SIDBE, Bankseach and weaving VIGILANCE & REVENUE COMMISSION vegetables, fruits, Agencies, flowers, animals, etc. among the SIDBE, 16 major with aloans package-deal ofall 500cr and 11 district representation and during sessions is aided by a serving or retired police official from any N.E. State. IFAD, International etc. arranging loans from Bankstribes and and weaving into coherence central to avoid coherence all central programs to avoid overlapping, duplication fragmentations, afrom 1000cr hubprograms for innovaOperating through two branches: Public Services and Public Works, this body is instrumental in the success of into headquarters plus 3 municipalities getting 50cr each for small enterprises, channelizinggrants MSME, MSDE, NSDC, overlapping, duplication and fragmentations, a 1000cr hub for innovations, designing, music, research in IT, job creations, etc.SETU, designing, music, research in IT, job creations, etc. the state by monitoring and maintaining the requisite and delegated norms and standards. It is chaired by a commit- tions, IFAD, International Agencies, etc. arranging loans from SIDBE, Banks and weaving into coherence all central programs to avoid THE For example; tee of STRATEGY all tribes' representation and during sessions is aided by a serving or retired police official from any N.E. State. overlapping, duplication and fragmentations, a 1000cr hub for innovations, designing, music, research in IT, job creations, etc. Envisioning such a future is easy but achieving it requires dealing with the existing problems in a reasonable and logical manner. Rural For one tribe For example; THE STRATEGY There are many reasons why the state is in its present mire but chief among them is the Indo-Naga political standoff of over 60 1) Production Centers - 4 nos.@ 25cr (transportation, cold storing, warehousing, power back-ups, Rural For one tribe Envisioning such a future is easy it requires dealing the existing in a reasonable and years. The responsibility lies with the but stateachieving but GOI must cut some slack with considering that a problems situation where a small state with 4G connectivity, processing, packaging, marketing, 1) Production Centers - 4 nos.@ 25cr (transportation, cold storing, warehousing, poweretc.) back-ups, logical manner. There are manyon reasons why the state in its present mire but chief among is the modest revenues is extravagant salarieshappens only is with implicit acquiescence relating to its them peculiar andIndo-Naga extraordinary 2) Primary Producers - 10,000 farmers @ 2 lakhs 4G connectivity, processing, packaging, marketing, etc.) political standoff of over 60 years. The responsibility lies with the state but GOI must cut some slack considering that a circumstancesbut waiting in the wingsis a further 60,000 + educated unemployed anda voluminous semi-educated unemployed 3) Producers --20,000 2) Secondary Primary Producers 10,000farmers farmers@@12lakh lakhs situation where a small state with modest revenues is extravagant on salarieshappens only with implicit acquiescence youths in the villages.Thereforeplanning andenvisioninga common-future for a common-good must begin by curtailing Urban For one district headquarter 3) Secondary Producers - 20,000 farmers @ 1 lakh relating to its peculiar and extraordinary circumstancesbut waiting in the wingsis a further 60,000 + educated ungovernmental on government and investing in sustainable and human resourcegrowthreliant upon Urban 1) Production Center - 1 no.@ 25cr employed andaspending voluminous semi-educated unemployed youths ininfrastructural the villages.Thereforeplanning andenvisioninga For one district headquarter skills, competence andprofessionalism tocreate wealththat capacitates employmentalong the lines of NITI Aayog. When a 2) --1000 @ 225cr lakhs common-future for a common-good must begin by curtailing governmental spending on government and investing 1) Entrepreneurs Production Center 1 no.@ diminishes it musteither (a) acquirea newupon operating system, or (b)andprofessionalism carry out an overhaul of its ingovernment’sequilibrium sustainable infrastructural and human resourcegrowthreliant skills, competence tocre2) Entrepreneurs - 1000 @ 2 lakhs ate wealththat the linesdebacleoftentimes of NITI Aayog. When a government’sequilibrium machinery, notcapacitates acting uponemploymentalong it will induce an inevitable the first choice is a rehash without diminishes any significant ADDITIONALLY ADDITIONALLY it change musteither new operating system, or (b) out an overhaul of its machinery, not acting upon it will State convenes a conclave of delegates from all villages and simultaneously at district hq’s with a lager representawhile(a) theacquirea latter examines flaws for rectification andcarry restructuring of its weaknesses. If a combination of both does takes • ADDITIONALLY State convenes a conclave of delegates from all villages and simultaneously at district hq’s with a lager representation. induce anconcentric inevitablepointshould debacleoftentimes the firsttochoice is a rehash withoutcapital any significant change while the latterof ex-the tion. State convenes a conclave of delegates from all villages and simultaneously at district hq’s with a lager representation. place its be retrenchment stem waste and freeingup to maintain parity and betterment Tribes come to the consensus ofone people, one destinyand a interdependency of wealth, intellectual and material amines flaws for rectification restructuring of its weaknesses. If a combination of 2. both does takes place its concen- • Tribes come to the consensus ofone people, one destinyand a interdependency of wealth, intellectual and material common citizenry. A mock-up and sketch could approximate:1. Restructuring Governance and Developmental Structure ATribes come toofthe ofone people, destinyand a interdependency intellectual and material moratorium tenconsensus years for the creation of one a common wealth from the revenuesofofwealth, hydrocarbons tric pointshould be retrenchment to stem waste and freeingup capital to maintain parity and betterment of the com- • A moratorium of ten years for the creation of a common wealth from the revenues of hydrocarbons Restructuring Governance A moratorium of ten years for the creation of a common wealth from the revenues of hydrocarbons Hydrocarbon reserves & value 600mt at `2,500,000cr (according to DownToEarth). A conservative reserve/value of mon citizenry. A mock-up sketch could approximate:1. Restructuring Governance and 2. Developmental Structure • Hydrocarbon reserves & value 600mt at `2,500,000cr (according to DownToEarth). A conservative reserve/value 1,000,000, Hydrocarbon & of value 600mt at `2,500,000cr (according conservative reserve/value of Administering Governance public services in a professional and cohesive manner by minimal government and maximal governance andreserves extraction 2% per annum works out to 20,000cr andtoa DownToEarth). royalty of 18% isA`3,600cr per annum. Restructuring of 1,000,000, and extraction of 2% per annum works out to 20,000cr and a royalty of 18% is `3,600cr per annum. 1,000,000, and extraction of 2% per annum works out to 20,000cr and a royalty of 18% is `3,600cr per annum. andgaining the trustpublic and reciprocalof governed can and be translated State (Controlled-Planning, Managerial) Local Self • RBI/World Bank/ADB sourced for funding a commonwealth of institutions under a commission of all Tribes repAdministering services inthe a professional cohesiveasmanner by minimal government andand maximal RBI/World Bank/ADB sourced for funding a commonwealth of institutions under a commission of all Tribes representation RBI/World Bank/ADB sourced for experts funding a commonwealth ofinternational institutions under a mock-up commission of be; allbe; Tribes Governments or commonthe man's a.k.a.aamaadmisarkar(De-controlled - Practical Applications)thereby formalizing the resentation governance andgaining trustcouncil and reciprocalof the governed can be translated as State (Controlled-Planning, aided by the civilbyservices thefrom national and arena. A could aided the civil and services and from experts the national and international arena. A mock-up could representation aided by the civil services and experts from the national and international arena. A mock-up could be; Managerial) and LocalASelf Governments or common man's council - Practical devolution of powers. retrenched workforce for example could be to a.k.a.aamaadmisarkar(De-controlled the ratio; State government 5% : Local governments Industries (e.g. 40%) State/GOI/Private Sector/FDI (e.g. 40%) State/GOI/Private Sector/FDI Applications)thereby formalizing the devolution of powers. A retrenched example couldbudget). be to theAratio; 35% : Retrenched 60%. A 60 percent cut would mean a savings of about workforce 2300cr perfor annum (2016-17 5 year Industries Hydrocarbon related Industries State government 5% : Local governments 35% : Retrenched 60%. A 60 percent cut would mean a savings of about Hydrocarbon related Industries cumulative could go towards rehabilitative measures. Agro & Allied 2300cr per annum (2016-17 budget). A 5 year cumulative could go towards rehabilitative measures. Agro & Allied Information Information Technology, Technology,Medicinal Medicinal&&Pharmaceutical, Pharmaceutical,Small Small&&Medium-sized Medium-sizedEnterprises Enterprises State government Infrastructure (e.g. 30%) Infrastructure (e.g. 30%) Civil Services 1. Secretariat - upper level managers - central - capital - one roof Thermal Thermal &Hydel &HydelPower Power 2. Directorate - mid level managers - central - capital - “ Digitalization, Communications &&Roads Digitalization, Communications Roads 3. Commiserate - first level managers - district - hq's - “ congruence point International Airport International Airport Representations 1. Assembly - central Nerve Centre (e.g. Centre for for N. N. E. E. India India&&South SouthEast EastAsia Asia (e.g.10%) 10%) (rural & urban with variations) Local governments Educational Educational Civil Services 1. Divisional - mid level managers - range north/west/south/east Science, Technology Technology&&Innovations, Innovations,Research Research Science, 2. Board - first level managers - village Services Representations 1. Tribe Council - range - districthq congruence point Health Care Care Health 2. Range Council - villages - range Hospitality Industry Hospitality Industry 3. Village Council - khels - village Banking, etc. Banking, etc. Retrenchment Retrenchment Development of of N N EE states states Development a) Decentralize Education, Health,Power, most of Policing a)Decentralize Education, Health,Power, Transport, Transport, Water andWater mostand of Policing Infrastructures Infrastructures b) Community policing (without arms) both rural and urban habitats in co-ordination with police stations b) Community policing (without arms) both rural and urban habitats in co-ordination with police stations andprivaRegional Centre Centre (Enclavesinfrastructured infrastructuredby byState) State) Regional (Enclaves security of V.I.P.'s, tizing security ofandprivatizing V.I.P.'s, offices, banks, etc. offices, banks, etc. GOI programs Tribe/Village donates land c) Consolidation or Closure of or departments that overlap,duplicate or are fragmentations. Compacting sizes bysizes digi-by c) Consolidation Closure of departments that overlap,duplicate or are fragmentations. Compacting GOI programs Tribe/Village donates land UN related programs &International Aid Agencies talizing and e-governance.Outsourcing services to academia the private digitalizing and e-governance.Outsourcing services and to academia and sector the private sector UN related programs &International Aid Agencies d) Cutting-Off mediocrity by a commons examwhile retaining officers of caliber,young professionals d) Cutting-Off mediocrity by a commons examwhile retaining officers of caliber,young professionals ByByvirtue can be be transtransformed. e) Decentralization of all state owned operations/establishments virtueofofan anunenviable unenviabletask taskof of retrenching retrenchingand andrehabilitating rehabilitating75,000, 75,000,the the livelihoods livelihoodsofof 500,000 500,000 can e) Decentralization of all state owned operations/establishments By virtue of an unenviable taskundergrowth, of retrenching and rehabilitating 75,000, the livelihoods 500,000 can have be transformed. Accepting change, clearing clearing the repairing irrigation nothing new toofus, where fallen formed. Accepting change, the undergrowth, repairingchannels irrigationis channels is nothing new towe us, where we short is Rehabilitation Accepting change, clearing the undergrowth, repairingand irrigation channels isand nothing newalter to us, where we have fallen short is to Rehabilitation have short not applying the same principles to our governance carrying out these chores will alter the not fallen applying theissame principles to our governance carrying out these chores will the demographics of Nagaland a) Skill training with stipend & retrenched fees for theinretrenched in sectors Refining, Petrochemicals, Plastics, demographics not applying the same principles to our governance and carrying out these chores will alter the demographics of Nagaland a) Skill training with stipend & fees for the sectors covering Oil covering Refining,Oil Petrochemicals, Plastics, Hydroof Nagaland to one of dynamism, leadership, ingenuityandsustainability. A role that has inher- intoits one of dynamism, leadership, ingenuityandsustainability. A role that has been inherently capacitated but been only emerges Hydrocarbon related industries, Agro & Allied farming/processing/packaging, IT, Educational, Healthcare, carbon related industries, Agro & Allied farming/processing/packaging, IT, Educational, Healthcare, Services,Services, etc. one of dynamism, leadership, ingenuityandsustainability. A role that has been inherently capacitated but only emerges in its ently capacitated but only emerges in its entirety when applied for fraternity and the common good. entirety when applied for fraternity and the common good. etc. of 10 lakhs each for the retrenchees. A 100 member constituting 1 unit therefore 750 units and sinb) Venture Capital Lhouvi Tseikhanuo, Kohima Village entirety when applied for fraternity and the common good. b) Venture Capital of 10 lakhs each for the retrenchees. A 100 member constituting 1 unit therefore 750 units and singular units or multiples forming into small/medium/large enterprises with professional management and these units acting as lesser cogs of a larger coherent picture and relaxation of taxes during its incubation. LhouviTseikhanuo c) Collaboration, coordination or grants from MSME, SETU, Startup India, or private sector and sourcing loans from LhouviTseikhanuo Phegei, Billy Graham Road, L.Khel, Kohima Village participates in various traditional as well as cul- taken to herald the festival. Since theL.Khel, blossoms ince time immemorial, the as Aoguarantor forefathers SIDBE, Banks with State to thetyunits. Phegei, Billy Graham Road, Kohima Village from Longsa village, Tsüngremhave revered and worshipped gods and tural activities: Ceremonial pulling of the Shang- were first sighted 9862031128, paid tribute to them for their blessings. The zü followed by singing and dancing; Ceremonial mung was therefore celebrated first at Longsa and 9862031128, in the other Ao villages. So the • While new drugs are available to cure Hepatitis C, more government Ao Nagas, just like any other Naga tribes of tug of war between the men and women with the only then observed initiatives are required to create awareness northeast India, is an agrarian society who gives stem of the sword bean creeper; Folk dance perfor- festival is also referred to as Longsamung. much emphasis on agriculture, land and society. mances by the different groups; Group-wise feast- About Longsa: As we observe World Hepatitis Day, Dr Hotoka Hesso, SMO ART Plus The Ao Naga village of Longsa is situated South- Centre, Dimapur, while underlining the growing burden of Hepatitis C in the Agriculture is the main occupation and land is ing; distribution of rice and meat to the poor; the the god; culture and traditions is the everyday festivities continue through the night with Kimak, east of Mokokchung adjoining Zunheboto and Tu- region, also calls for government intervention in making the treatment and norms for societal governance and amity among where friends and relatives visit homes and sing ensang districts. Set amid rolling hills, which reflect drugs more accessible to people. “In recent times, we have recorded a rise in the prevalence of hepatitis C the people. As such, the Ao forefathers celebrated songs of history and love while they are served rice the azure of the cloudless skies above, the village affords visitors breathtaking vistas of its green sur- in our region. Currently, it is nearly 1.6% of the population. Till date, we have two important festivals in a year related to agri- beer and meat. rounds. A colorful and vibrant people, the men and received 36 patients infected with Hepatitis C. Of them while 20 patients culture – one was the sowing festival called Moat- August 3: Aien Lenpi On this day, the entire community comes to- women of Longsa deeply treasure their ancestral were infected with Genotype 3, 9 were infected with Genotype 1. Remaining sü and the harvest festival called Tsüngremmung. Moatsü is celebrated in the month of May, when gether to clean paths leading to the village, in legacy as is evident in the way they live their lives 7 were infected with Genotype 6. The growing rate has raised an alarm and it the sowing season starts. And Tsüngremmung is preparation for socio-cultural interactions with the …with a strong sense of pride. Longsa is one of the has become important to take substantial steps to curb the rising incidence. In doing so, it is important for the government to introduce more initiatives celebrated in the first week of August every year, neighboring villages after the harvest season that most prominent villages in the Ao country. It has and programs to make the treatment and drugs available to the people,” says produced a lot of luminaries and leaders who have Dr Hotoka Hesso. when the fields are ripe and ready for harvest. follows Tsüngremmung. Young men who are soon to be married send immensely contributed in various fields. Seeing Tsüngremmung is also a time for thanksgiving to Hepatitis C is a blood-borne virus. In most infected areas in the country, God for an abundant blessing in the lush fields. out meat to signify their impending departure from the immense potential of Longsa village, the Gov- it is primarily caused by blood transfusions with unscreened blood, surgical ernment of Nagaland declared Longsa as a Tour- procedures that follow unsafe practices, and the use of unsterile needles by The Longsa Tourism Committee presents you’re the Arju (dormitory) At the end of the feast, a bonfire is made around ist Village in the year 2006. Ever since, Longsa has intravenous drug users and even diabetics. Secondary causes include sharing a journey to an ancient calling of the forebears which young men dance and in accordance with remained in the world map as a tourist destination personal-care items such as toothbrushes and razors with a person infected through this article. Significance: tradition, throw leftovers into the fire. Kimak con- for visitors from world over with more and more with the virus. It also may get transmitted through unprotected sex. Aggravating the threat is the fact that unlike hepatitis A and B, there is no vaccine yet to The essence of Tsüngremmung is sanctification tinues on this day. tourists visiting the village every year. of the self and society for obtaining blessings from The origin: The village land is interspersed by about 10 prevent hepatitis C, which can lead to chronic liver disease, even liver cancer. “Hepatitis C is certainly emerging as new health threat in India. In NagaGod. It has a strong bearing on community building In the days of old – when men abided close to streams and rivers, among which Dikhu and Tsütas the entire village comes together to work, earn, God – there lived a man named Merangshang. He süng are prominent landmarks. These rivers not land, we have being seeing the rise over a decade. No one reason stands out. save and eventually share, in the feasts that accom- was hard working and devoted much of his time to only make the soil fertile and the climate pleasant Many factors, such as the use of unsterilized needles, unsafe methods of surpany the festival. Preparations for the festival actu- working his field. The field adjoining his was cul- but also make for popular picnic spots. Longsa is gery and even blood transfusions together contribute to the rise in burden. Hepatitis C is dangerous because while it is asymptomatic in nature, it tends ally start during the cultivation season, when the tivated by Tsüngremshang. While Merangshang famous for its Chilli, maize and ginger crops. A tea to remain silent inside the body. The symptoms are generally visible once the Zünga (age groups) work the fields to collect for toiled endlessly, he observed that Tsüngremshang estate, patchouli distillation unit and jute and al- infection has reached chronic stage. Chronic Hepatitis C has the potential to the Zünga Yongya (age group feasts), held during worked only occasionally and yet, at harvest time, lied fibers developmental projects are some of the cause severe damage such as liver cirrhosis and liver cancer,” adds Dr Hotoka. Tsüngremmung. Tsüngremmung thus evolved as his field yielded abundant grains. Observing this industries that are flourishing here. Although, hepatitis C today has become curable, the lack of awareness festival where, along with feasting, oral traditions amazing phenomenon, Merangshang befriended Getting there: has made the situation worse. According to the World Health Organization and knowledge were passed from one generation Tsüngremshang and asked him his secret. TsünOption I: Fly to Dimapur in Nagaland and drive (WHO), approximately 5,00,000 people die each year from hepatitis C-relatto another, through song and dance and commu- gremshang revealed that he could communicate to Kohima. The Nagaland State Transport (NST) ed liver diseases. “The availability of generic drugs has made the disease curable. Hepatitis nity life enhanced through sharing. with God and that during the cultivation period he operates a chopper service from Dimapur to MoAugust 1: Süngbenmung would purify himself and just before harvest time, kokchung every Monday and Saturday. The chop- C needs a similar kind of awareness and education like was done to minimize This day is dedicated solely to preparations for he performed a ritual to propitiate God, asking for per flight from Dimapur-Mokokchung takes only HIV incidences in the country. People need to be educated regarding the causes the upcoming celebrations because work on the His blessings. Merangshang also decided to fol- 25 minutes. From Mokokchung, there are avail- and prevention of the disease. People should be encouraged to go for regular second day is considered taboo. The works are low in his neighbor’s footsteps and the following able taxis and buses to Longsa which is about one screenings and health checkups for early diagnosis of the disease, especially divided according to Zünga (age groups), Kidong years, they observed the same worship, and both hour drive. From Kohima, take National Highway since newer treatments are pocket-friendly, are of shorter duration and can be (clans) and Kimang (family) involving: Gathering received abundant harvests. 61 and drive to Mokokchung. From there, catch the taken as oral medication that have few side effects,” suggests Dr Hotoka. What is Hepatitis? of firewood; Collection of vine (stem of sword bean Merangshang passed on this knowledge of Mokokochung - Tuensang Highway which passes Hepatitis (HEP-ah-TY-tis) or inflammation of liver is of five kinds- A, B, C, creeper) by Züngalepzük (the middle age group) propitiating ‘Longditsüngba’ (translated as God through Longsa. D, and E. Hepatitis A and E virus is transmitted through contaminated water from the jungle for the ceremonial tug-of-war be- the provider) for an abundant harvest, to the rest (Dimapur is connected to Kolkata by Indian and food, while Hepatitis B and C are communicated through blood and body tween men and women; Pounding of rice; Prepara- of his village. Slowly, it gained a growing number Airlines and by rail to major Indian cities) secretions. The initial symptoms of the infection resemble that of common flu. tion of meat and food; Cleaning of village and dec- of practitioners and soon the entire village stared Option II: Fly to Jorhat in Assam. Turn off NH 37 While hepatitis A is the most common form of hepatitis, hepatitis B and C orating of houses with the leaves of Longditsüngba coming together to offer thanksgiving in the form at Jhanji and take NH 61 to Amguri – Mokokchung are the deadliest. Prevalence of Hepatitis B is 3-5% while hepatitis C is 1 % in Chungpet of a festival that came to be known as Tsüngrem- and onwards to Longsa by the Mokokchung-Tuen- general population in India. It is important to stress that hepatitis infections August 2: Yatimung mung (named after the man who started the ritu- sang highway. (Jorhat is connected to Kolkata by all can be prevented. Prevention of hepatitis B & C involves practices to prevent contact with The main day of the festival on which no labor al). Eventually the entire Ao tribe began observing major airlines. Koltakta is connected to all metros infected blood or semen. Using condoms, strictly avoiding sharing of needles is done – it is believed that the sounds of rice being this festival. and major Indian cities by air or rail) pounded and wood being chopped chase away the As the years passed, the flowering of the white Tourism Committee or razors, and making sure tattooing or body piercing is done using clean tools. much sought after blessings. The entire communi- blossoms of ‘Songsaben’ below Chungliyimti was Longsa (Mokokchung) For further information, Dr Hotoka Hesso can be contacted at 9436609933
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Sunny Leone to star in a biopic based on her own life!
Bieber look-alike died of 'drug intoxication'
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oby Sheldon, the Justin Bieber look-alike who spent a lot on surgery to look like the pop star, had reportedly died due to "multiple drug intoxication". The
35-year-old, whose real name was Tobia Strebel, was found dead in a motel hotel room in the San Fernando Valley last summer. An autopsy report obtained by tmz.com from the L.A. County Coroner listed the cause of death as "multiple drug intoxication" and stated that there was no apparently trauma or foul play. As per the report, Sheldon had a mixture of narcotic painkillers and prescription drugs in his system at the time of his death. He was found dead last August days after he was reported missing. At the time it was reported that drugs may have been involved, but last September the coroner confirmed they were unsure if it was a suicide.
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othing stops Sunny Leone from doing what she likes. Be it her life and career choices to her film choices, Leone always does things differently from others. While so far, no A-Lister has dared to make a biopic of their life or even star in it, Sunny thinks otherwise. After starring in a documentary on her life so far, Sunny Leone will now star in a biopic on her life, directed by Abhishek Sharma, whose last release was Tere Bin Laden: Dead or Alive. The biopic will be produced by Sunny and her husband Daniel Weber. And, a source informs us, “It will be different from the documentary. It will be a real, emotional drama
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Lindsay Lohan responds to relationship drama
with moments of laughter and humour interspersed. Daniel, too, will play himself in this commercial masala entertainer, which will take a no-holds-barred look at her life, of her falling in love, her marriage to Daniel, her entry into Bollywood and her experience shooting here. The project is under wraps as they want to tie up all the loose ends before launching it by the end of this year. Some of Sunny and Daniel’s friends will also feature in the film.” It is quite cool and slightly comical to learn that she will play herself in the film. The actress, who has been caught up with various things to do in life, now has another project to work on. The diva was recently mired in a controversy for singing
the national anthem wrong at a sports event. While the actress’ retort to this news was, “That’s for stars and the TV channels to handle with those people who are offended. As far as I am concerned, I worked very hard on it and many people approved it. Every single syllable and every single thing were approved. I know there is always going to be an objection somewhere. There is nothing I can do. And to all those haters out there, you cannot steal those moments away from me. That was a very proud moment for me, my team and for my family. Those haters cannot bring me down right now, I am too happy about it.”
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new album entitled ‘Abundant Grace’ by Mercy Wave was released on July 6 by Rev. Temsu S Pastor, Alempang Baptist Church at Mokokchung. The album was published by ISPCK Delhi and recorded at Wave Recordings, Mokokchung. The members of the Mercy Wave consist of Pursenla, Lipoknaro, Imtimenla, Tiakala and Tialila and they
are all alumnus of Clark Theological College. Their love for music, for friendship and above all, their love for God, received credit as their motivation to form the band in 2006 at CTC. The album ‘Abundant Grace’ welcomes each listener to experience and enjoy God’s abundant grace. The CDs will be available for sale at Clark Literature House, Mokokchung and Temsu S Pastor, Alempang Baptist Church, Mokokchung (Centre) with the Mercy Christian Literature House, Rev. Wave band during the release of the new album entitled ‘Abundant Grace’ on July 26. Dimapur.
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ctor Lindsay Lohan has broken silence on the drama surrounding her relationship with fiance Egor Tarabasov. The 30-year-old 'Mean Girls' star, who publicly accused Tarabasov of cheating on her over the weekend, has asked her fans to let them privately solve their "personal matters." "I would appreciate if these speculations regarding my personal life would respectfully come to a halt. Unfortunately, a private matter has become more public than I can control and I would be extremely grateful if my fiance and myself could discuss our
personal matters on our own," Lohan wrote on Instagram captioning a picture of a heart-shaped cloud. "There are more important things going on in the world than our relationship. Please leave us be to solve our personal matters," she added. Lohan previously blasted her 23-year-old fiance on social media after he chose to spend his time partying instead of staying home with her last weekend. She accused her beau of cheating on her with friend Dasha Pashevkina whom she referred to as 'Russian hooker.' Source: PTI
ala chashma”, the first song of “Baar Baar Dekho”, will be released on Flickbay, touted as Bollywood’s official mobile app. Excel Entertainment and Dharma Productions will be presenting the first song from the film even before the trailer releases. Actor-producer Farhan Akhtar says the decision to launch the song on an app is to tap in to the digital savvy people. “The digital world has
revolutionised the grammar of experiencing content. Also, it serves as a great platform for us to promote our films, and what better way to reach out to our audiences, via an app which serves the purpose just right,” Farhan said in a statement. “Hence the decision to launch ‘Kala chashma’ on Flickbay exclusively,” he added. The song is scheduled to be out on Wednesday, and will be put out exclusively on the app Flickbay prior to
its release. This content will be available to users on this app before it comes out live on any other platform. Directed by debutante Nitya Mehra, “Baar Baar Dekho” is a romantic film starring Sidharth Malhotra and Katrina Kaif in the lead roles. Ritesh Sidhwani also shared that “digital is a huge medium for us to promote our films, hence we decided to break the song first on Flickbay”. The film is slated to release on September 9. Source: IANS
Priyanka Chopra to join Usher, Hugh Evans on ‘Today Show’
“Ranbir’s football team needs Baba Ramdev’s skills,” tweets Rishi Kapoor
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negative character named Victoria Leeds in the movie. This will be the first time that the "Bajirao Mastani" actress will be sharing screen space with Hollywood star Dwayne Johnson and Zac Efron. Source: IANS
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Yoga teacher Baba Ramdev could not able to score a goal at the Bollywood vs Politicians charity football match which was held on Saturday. At the time of match, Ranbir Kapoor showcased their sporty skills from the Bollywood side. Meanwhile, Ranbir Kapoor also got amazed by the Baba Ramdev skills during the match.
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The reports have revealed that Actor Rishi Kapoor has requested Ranbir’s City FC to include “BabaMessidev” in their team. On Saturday, the match was held in New Delhi's Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium where Baba Ramdev turned out to be the star attraction. Abhishek Bachchan did captaincy for the Team “Bollywood” while the other included actors were
Dini Morea, Shabbir Ahluwalia and Babul Supriyo. "I support both the politicians and the actors. Baba doesn't take sides," said Baba Ramdev as he kickedoff. There was a huge difference in the scores of the match. Moreover, team Bollywood lifted the cup with 10-0. The match proceeds will go to the Beti Bachao and Swachch Abhiyan projects. Source: NDTV
lia Bhatt is totally done with the rumours surrounding her relationship with Sidharth Malhotra. While the lovers are yet to make anything official. Recently there was even this report stating how Alia threw a private party to officially introduce Sidharth as her boyfriend and that’s terribly miffed Alia right now! In today’s interview with Hindustan Times, Ms Bhatt lashed out at such baseless stories saying, “That’s absolute crap. Who would throw a party to introduce anyone? He
isn’t a new person who has just shifted from the UK to Mumbai that I have to introduce him to anybody. Even if he was my boyfriend, I would never throw a party to introduce him. I would just say it normally. He isn’t any new acquisition that I need to show off. Plus, I have never thrown parties in my life as I am not good at it.” Sid is equally not liking this constant attention surrounding his relationship with Alia. Turns out both want their work to be in news more than their personal life. Source: BollywoodLife
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Rio-bound shot-putter Inderjeet flunks dope test
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NeW Delhi, July 26 (iANS): After wrestler Narsingh Yadav, India's prospects at the Rio Olympics were dealt another major blow on Tuesday when it transpired that shot-putter Inderjeet Singh has flunked a dope test. Inderjeet, a bronze medallist in the 2014 Incheon Asian Games, was the first Indian track and field athlete to qualify for the upcoming summer Games starting August 5. According to sources, the 28-year-old Inderjeet's out-of-competition test was done on June 22. He was found positive for two banned substances androsterone and etiocholanolone. The National AntiDoping Agency (NADA) has asked Inderjeet Singh to get his 'B' sample tested immediately as time for Rio Olympics is running out. The reigning Asian champion will have to get his 'B' sample tested within the next seven days. If his 'B' sample also tests positive, he will miss the bus to Rio, reducing the Indian contingent further to 118. According to the new rules of the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA), Inderjeet also faces the prospect of a four-year ban besides missing the Rio Olympics. Inderjeet, however, claimed innocence and said it was a conspiracy against him. "This is a serious con-
spiracy against me. Why would someone do such silly things just before the Olympics," he told IANS over phone. Inderjeet claimed that since he has always been outspoken against the apathy that Indian athletes face from the government and the various sports federations, he is being targetted and his voice is being suppressed. "My sample has been tampered with, this is an attempt to frame me. I had a chance to win a medal and probably some people thought that it will make me a bigger name in Indian sports and then I will create more problems for them. NADA has tested me around five times in recent months and I have always been cleared," he said. NADA Director General Naveen Agarwal asserted that several Indian
Higuain on verge of joining Juventus
ROMe, July 26 (ReuTeRS): Juventus are on the verge of signing Argentina forward Gonzalo Higuain from Napoli, Sky Italy reported on Tuesday. Higuain, who last season scored a record 36 Serie A goals, is reported to have undergone a medical with the club who have won the title for the past five seasons. He still has two years to run on his contract but Italian media said Juventus were prepared to pay a buyout clause of 94 million euros ($103.15 million). If Juventus splash out the full amount it will equal the sum Real Madrid paid Manchester United for Cristiano Ronaldo in 2009, the world's second highest transfer fee. On Saturday, Napoli supporters gathered in the city centre to tear up pictures of the Argentine and set fire to replicas of his number nine shirt.
Lyon reject Arsenal bid for Lacazette
lyON, July 26 (AFP): French club Lyon said Tuesday they had rejected a 35-million-euro (£29 million, $39 million) bid from Arsenal for star striker Alexandre Lacazette. Lyon called the 25-year-old, who has long been linked with a move to the Premier League having scored 48 goals over the last two seasons, "irreplacable" and said he would not be sold. In May, Lyon president Jean-Michel Aulas said the club had dismissed a 40-million-euro offer from West Ham United for the prolific French international.
BCCI to convene Special General Meeting on Aug 5
NeW Delhi, July 26 (PTi): The BCCI today decided to convene a Special General Meeting of its affiliated units in Mumbai on August 5 to discuss about the implementation of the Lodha Committee Recommendations as per Supreme Court directives. The state unit members have been apprised about the development today. "Yes, we have received an e-mail from the BCCI that there will be an SGM on August 5 at the Cricket Centre in Mumbai. The agenda is to discuss the implementation of the Supreme Court directives," a member of state unit confirmed the development to PTI. The idea of calling SGM before president Anurag Thakur and secretary Ajay Shirke meeting Lodha Panel on August 9 in New Delhi is to take stock of the current situation and also the viewpoint of the members regarding practical difficulties of implementation, before it is placed before the committee. "I guess before meeting the Lodha Panel in Delhi on August 9, the senior office-bearers will like to take the viewpoint of the senior state unit officials. One of the main bone of contention is the cumulative tenure part of 9 years for the office-bearers," the BCCI official said. It is expected that BCCI's team of lawyers will also be present during the SGM.
spotrpersons have tested positive for banned substances in recent days, and of them only two -- Inderjeet and wrestler Narsingh Yadav -- are part of the Indian Olympic contingent. "No other Rio-bound athlete has tested positive but there are many other athletes who have tested positive," Agarwal told a news channel. The NADA chief, however, denied Inderjeet's claims that he has been tested five times in recent months. "In one of the tests in May, he tested negative, but he skipped a test in June. He was twice tested out of competition and whenever there is a competition he has been tested," Agarwal said. "It takes maximum of a week's time for 'B' sample testing. But we have to give them a fair trial."
At least 85 athletes from Russian Olympic team banned so far
MOSCOW, July 26 (AP): At least 85 athletes from the 387-strong Russian Olympic team announced last week have so far been barred from the Rio Games in connection with the country's doping scandal. International federations in canoeing and modern pentathlon ruled out seven on Tuesday, including an Olympic gold medalist, following earlier rulings in swimming and rowing. Some appeals are likely. Russian President Vladimir Putin's spokesman Dmitry Peskov told Russian media that Putin had discussed the doping issue with his national security council. “The topic of the recent International Olympic Committee ruling relating to Russian athletes was raised ahead of Putin's planned meeting tomorrow with the Russian Olympic team,” Peskov was quoted as saying. The vast majority of the Russian athletes who miss out are in track and field, where 67 athletes were ruled out when a ban on the Russian team was upheld at the Court of Arbitration for Sport last week. More are falling foul of new rules imposed in the wake of the country's doping scandal. While Russia avoided a blanket ban from the Inter-
national Olympic Committee, it has lost several medal contenders to new IOC rules imposed Sunday banning Russia from entering athletes who previously doped. Alexander Dyachenko, an Olympic champion in 2012, was among five canoeists ruled out after being named in a recent report by World Anti-Doping Agency investigator Richard McLaren alleging a state-sponsored doping cover-up. McLaren's report last week specifically detailed how Russian state officials allegedly intervened to cover up hundreds of failed drug tests. Dyachenko won gold in the men's double kayak 200 meters at the 2012 London Games. “The ICF will continue its strong zero-tolerance stance and remove all athletes that contravene its rules in anyway,” said Simon Toulson, the International Canoe Federation's general secretary. “If you step out of line you won't make the start line.” The four other banned canoeists are Alexei Korovashkov - a 2012 bronze medalist in the C2 1,000 meters event - Andrei Kraitor, Elena Anyushina and Nataliya Podolskaya. The ICF also said that Russia would not be allowed to enter boats in
Russia's Yury Postrigay, right, and Alexander Dyachenko show the gold medals they won in the men's kayak double 200m in Eton Dorney, near Windsor, England, at the 2012 Summer Olympics, Saturday, Aug. 11, 2012. (AP File Photo)
gible because he was given a doping ban in 2006. On Monday, swimming's world governing body FINA ruled out seven Russians including reigning world 100m breaststroke champion Yulia Efimova. Legal challenges are looming. Efimova's agent has said he is preparing an appeal to the Court of Arbitration for Sport, and the Russian Canoe Federation's general secretary Irina Sirayeva said that the five banned could follow suit. “The intention to defend the athletes is there,” she told R-Sport. Triple jumper Ekaterina Koneva - a former world championship silver medalist - told local media she was considering a lawsuit in civil court. There was good news
Ashwin regains top spot in ICC bowler rankings
DubAi, July 26 (PTi): India off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin has surged to the top of the MRF Tyres ICC player rankings for Test bowlers after a superb outing in the first Test against the West Indies in Antigua which the visiting side won by an innings and 92 runs. Ashwin, who was topranked in the 2015 year-ending rankings, not only regained the top spot with his secondinnings haul of seven for 83 but has also gained in the batsmen's rankings with a knock of 113 and resultantly strengthened his grip on the top spot among all-rounders. Ashwin has replaced Pakistan leg-spinner Yasir Shah, who had grabbed the numberone ranking for bowlers only last week with a 10-wicket haul Ravichandran Ashwin celebrates taking the wicket of in the opening Test against Bangladesh's Mohammad Mithun. (REUTERS/Files) England at Lord's. Yasir, who
could take only one wicket in the second Test at Old Trafford, has dropped to fifth place below James Anderson, Stuart Broad and Dale Steyn. Chris Woakes has jumped up 10 places to 23rd rank after his match-haul of seven for 108 at Old Trafford which contributed in England's 330 runs victory that levelled the four-match series 1-1. India pace bowler Umesh Yadav has gained six places to reach 24th rank with five wickets in Antigua while his new-ball partner Mohammad Shami has returned to the rankings at 28th place. In the MRF Tyres ICC Player Rankings for Test Batsmen, England's Joe Root and Alastair Cook have reaped the benefits of solid knocks to gain two and four places, respectively. Root's 254 and 71 not out has taken him to second posi-
tion while Cook's 105 and 76 not out have helped him return to the top-10, in ninth position. Captain Virat Kohli's 200 at Antigua, which set the base for India's biggest win outside Asia, has helped him move up two places to 12th place while opener Shikhar Dhawan has gained four places after a knock of 84. Ashwin has moved up three places to 45th rank among batsmen after his third Test century (113) against the West Indies. Ashwin, only the third Indian to be top-ranked among all-rounders after Vinoo Mankad and Kapil Dev, has increased the gap with second-placed Shakib Al Hasan of Bangladesh. Ashwin has moved up from 406 points to a career-best 427 points and created a 43-point gap with Shakib.
FA chief plays down chance SAfrica to introduce racial of winter break until 2019 quotas for national teams
lONDON, July 26 (ReuTeRS): A winter break in the Premier League season is not feasible until the current threeyear television rights deal is completed in 2019, the Football Association's (FA) chief executive Martin Glenn has said. Newly appointed England manager Sam Allardyce, in his first press conference, backed the need for a winter break similar to the top divisions in France, Italy, Spain and Germany, to help players recuperate. "It would help the Premier League and us at international level if we could achieve that," Allardyce said. "January and February is always the most difficult time to get players through." However, Glenn said that though the FA favoured a mid-season break, it would not be possible until the over 5 billion
pounds ($6.56 billion) worth TV rights deal, which starts this season, was in effect. "If we are going to get a winter break, which the FA very much wants, it would be after the current Premier League TV-rights deal is done," Glenn told British media. "There is a consensus that it would be a good thing to do. I'll say no more than that. "We can do our bit about fixture congestion and that's why from the quarterfinals (of the FA Cup this season) we're not going to replays." Glenn also hinted that the timing of the break may be pushed back to January. "What scared people about winter breaks in the past is the thought of it being between Boxing Day and new year but it doesn't have to be then. "It can be after the FA Cup third round in mid-January."
Australia dismiss Sri Lanka for 117 in opener
PAlleKele, July 26 (ReuTeRS): Australia's bowlers ripped through Sri Lanka's brittle batting order to dismiss the home side for 117 on an eventful first day of the opening test at Pallekele on Tuesday that also saw the visitors lose their openers for just seven runs. Fast bowler Josh Hazlewood and off-spinner Nathan Lyon claimed three wickets apiece, while Mitchell Starc and Steve O'Keefe picked up two each as the hosts were shot out shortly after lunch. Debutant all-rounder Dhananjaya de Silva (24) was the top scorer for Sri Lanka, who have lost their last two test series in New Zealand and England.
four events in which the excluded athletes would have raced. Therefore, Austria, Germany, Sweden and Iran are in line to receive their places. Meanwhile, the International Modern Pentathlon Union named the two Russians it had suspended as Maxim Kustov and Ilya Frolov, saying they both featured in the McLaren report. Kustov's place in the men's event passes to a Latvian athlete, while Frolov had only been entered for Rio as a reserve. Three Russian rowers have also been excluded. Ivan Podshivalov and Anastasia Karabelshchikova were excluded because they previously served doping bans, while Ivan Balandin from Russia's men's eight was implicated in the McLaren report, World Rowing said. Meanwhile, volleyball player Alexander Markin told local media he had been dropped due to a positive test earlier this year for the banned substance meldonium, even though he had not been banned. The international volleyball federation did not immediately respond to a request for comment. The head of the Russian Wrestling Federation told the R-Sport agency that two-time world champion Viktor Lebedev was ineli-
Australia's innings also got off to a shaky start as they lost David Warner and Joe Burns inside the first four overs before captain Steve Smith and Usman Khawaja calmed things down with an unbroken third-wicket stand of 59 runs. Smith, the world's leading test batsman in the ICC rankings, was on 28 while Khawaja was on 25 at the tea interval with Australia rebuilding on 66-2. Rain then washed away the entire final session of the opening day. Earlier, Sri Lanka captain Angelo Mathews won the toss and had no hesitation in opting to bat on a dry pitch in the first match of the three-test series. Any hopes Mathews had of
enjoying a strong start were shattered, however, when Australia pace duo Hazlewood and Mitchell Starc took full control with the new ball to reduce the hosts to 18-3 inside 10 overs. Left-armer Starc, making his comeback after a long injury layoff, sent back Dimuth Karunaratne, with the opening batsman failing to get the umpire's leg before wicket verdict overturned on review. The 25-year-old Hazlewood, bowling an impeccable line and length, then dismissed Kusal Mendis and Kaushal Silva and returned for another spell before lunch to lure Dinesh Chandimal into an edge behind to wicketkeeper Peter Nevill.
Left-arm spinner Steve O'Keefe, who was included alongside Lyon, was brought on in the ninth over by Smith and got his reward when he dismissed Mathews. Lyon found a lot of turn from the surface and picked up his three wickets from just seven deliveries after lunch as Sri Lanka's batsman appeared keen to return to the pavilion as quickly as they departed it. Rangana Herath became Starc's second victim and Australia's ninth after Smith successfully overturned the umpire's 'not out' decision for leg before on review. O'Keefe finished off proceedings when he captured his second wicket of the innings with the removal of Nuwan Pradeep.
CAPe TOWN, July 26 (ReuTeRS): Cricket South Africa (CSA) will formally introduce racial quotas at national team level, the board said on Tuesday. The organisation has come under fire from the South African government for a lack of transformation in its national teams, leading to a ban on bidding for international tournaments that will be reviewed next year. President Chris Nenzani said in a statement CSA will seek to "move with the times" and set a minimum number of black players to be selected in all their national teams. He added that these "targets" would be calculated over a year and not apply on a match-by-match basis. "In the past we had never set targets in our national teams but with changing circumstances we feel it is essential to move with the times," Nenzani said. "The precise targets will depend on work to be undertaken by relevant committees to determine what is realistic and sustainable. This will be announced in due course." The Proteas had already been seeking to introduce more black players into the national teams in all formats and have done so with some success.
The one-day international side that defeated Australia by 47 runs in the tri-series competition in the West Indies in June had eight players of colour for the first time ever. CSA have already introduced quotas for the country's domestic franchise competitions where teams must field at least six players of colour, including three black African players. South Africa's sports minister Fikile Mbalula has been critical of what he says is the slow rate of transformation in the country's major sporting codes, bar football. The country has seen greater participation among black players across most sports at junior level despite the challenge of providing adequate school facilities in poorer districts. But Mbalula wants to see this reflected quicker at national team level and in April slammed the federations from rugby, cricket, netball and athletics for failing to meet what he says were agreed to targets on transformation. He banned them from bidding for or hosting international events until they met their targets, with a review of this decision scheduled for this coming April.
for Russia as its team of 18 shooters received approval to compete from the sport's international federation. Also, Russia also looks set to field a full team of four players in Olympic badminton, the Russian Badminton Federation said Tuesday, citing assurances from the Badminton World Federation. Previously, archery and equestrian sport's world governing bodies said they had no objection to the Russians entered in their sports. Lists of Russian athletes approved by international federations must still be approved by CAS arbiters who can reject athletes not tested outside Russia. The IOC refused to accept testing done by Russian agencies because of evidence that the process was corrupted.
29th NTA meet from August 17 KOhiMA, July 26 (MexN): The 29th State Taekwondo championship will be held from August 17 to 19 at IG Stadium, Kohima. In a release the Nagaland Taekwondo Association (NTA) informed that the district team arrival will be on August 17 and the state championship in various categories of both boys and girls will be played on August 18 and 19. The NTA also requested all the district association to gear up for the three- day championship.
NE United appoint Vingada as head coach MuMbAi, July 26 (iANS): Indian Super League (ISL) franchise NorthEast United Football Club (NEUFC) on Tuesday announced the appointment of Eduardo Manuel Martinho Braganza de Vingada, commonly known as Nelo Vingada as the new head coach for the forthcoming third edition of the tournament. Coaching the Portugal Under-20 team to finish third in the FIFA U-20 World Cup and earlier winning it twice along with acclaimed manager Carlos Queiroz, Vingada is the best match for the young and energetic NEUFC. His international experience and tutelage will help the team to best claim their stake on ISL-2016. Vingada has also managed the Saudi Arabia national team, guiding them in the 1996 AFC Asian Cup title and helped them qualify for the 1998 World Cup.
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