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“Tseminyu is the 5th administrative headquarter of Naga Hills but still remains a Sub-Division. Where is justice?”

Our Correspondent Tseminyu | July 27

He’s in dilemma. He promised the people good road knowing full well that there’s no money … that even a footpath is unaffordable.

DoF&CS responds to NPRAAF on backdoor appointments Dimapur, July 27 (mExN): The Department of Food & Civil Supplies, Government of Nagaland, has responded to the demands of the Nagaland Public Rights Awareness and Action Forum (NPRAAF) by looking into ‘irregular and anomalous’ appointments in the Department. In that, the DoF&CS has “rectified and necessary corrigendum issued accordingly” with regard to three (3) LDAs which were appointed in March 10, 2016 on regular basis, reported the Information & Publicity Cell of the NPRAAF today.

“The three appointments have been rectified as contractual appointments subject to their regularization/fresh appointment made through open interview/departmental screening committee,” stated the NPRAAF. It may be noted that the NPRAAF has taken up the issue of 73 + 3 (76) backdoor appointments; 3 being the above mentioned LDAs and 73 appointments made from January 2003 to November 2015. The Department has reportedly told NPRAAF that it was “seriously examining the issue of 73 appointments taking into consideration the legalities involved and other practical details.”

The NPRAAF expressed optimism on this. Appreciating the DoF&CS for “cancelling the appointments” on “regular basis” and rectifying it as “contractual,” the NPRAAF, however, made clear that “fresh appointments or open interview should be held against the three LDA posts on expiry of their contract appointments on March 20, 2017.”

“Regularizing the three appointees through departmental screening committee will amount to another but continued form of backdoor appointment through which the three entered service,” it stated, adding that the Forum will “not allow” any policy of “continuing/regularizing” backdoor appointments.

Meanwhile, the NPRAAF also reminded that the issue of the Director of Food & Civil Supplies reportedly making a phone call to NPRAAF official on May 20, 2016, saying that he took the issue raised

by NPRAAF “personally” is “still unresolved since there was no clarification/ apology from the Director as demanded by NPRAAF.” “This particular issue will be clubbed with democratic protest against irregular distribution of PDS to beneficiaries, to be organized by NPRAAF very soon,” the Forum reiterated.

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The Rengma community held a public rally on Wednesday to press for the creation of Tseminyu ADC to a District Headquarter on the grounds of its unique historical significance, necessity and tribal consideration.

A memorandum, addressed to Chief Minister of Nagaland was also submitted through the ADC Tseminyu.

Given justification for its demand for creation of Tseminyu district, the memorandum pointed out that Nagaland state was created not on the basis of population and territory but out of necessity of tribal consideration on political ground and to meet the sentiments and aspiration of Naga people.

“If we talk about population and territory for creation of a district, in that case none of the districts in Nagaland is qualified

because the whole of Nagaland state is less than one district population of UP and Bihar. All eleven districts in Nagaland were created purely out of necessity, not on the basis of population and territory nor MLA seats.

In the same way, Tseminyu ADC should be upgraded to district headquarter on the ground of necessity and on tribal consideration like other cases,” the memorandum urged.

The memorandum recalled history that when Naga Hills district was created with headquarter at Samuguting (Chumukedima) in 1866, Rengma was the backbone for formation of the district because major portion of Naga Hills district was Rengma’s land.

That point of time, the memorandum pointed out, the district consisted only five tribes, viz- Rengma, Zeliang, Angami, Lotha and Sema. All four tribes now have their own districts except Rengma tribe.

Rengma community at the public rally demanding the creation of Tseminyu district on Wednesday. (Morung Photo)

Asserting that Rengma like other Naga tribes have equally contributed for the cause of Nagas if not more, it pointed out that during the First World War, Naga Hills sent 2000 labour corps to France, and Rengma alone were 200 corps for the service of the nation.

The Nagas returned home from Europe and formed Naga Club in 1918 to raise voice to outside world, where Nrilo Rengma from Rengma tribe was one the founder members of the Club.

Naga Club was the first

Naga common organization, which submitted the memorandum to Simon Commission on January 10, 1929 to exclude the Naga Hills from the proposed Reforms scheme where Rusilo Rengma, a Dobashi was one of the signatories of the memorandum.

“That was the first Naga memorandum submitted to the Government for Naga common welfare.

Rengmas are second-tonone for the cause of Naga people. Nagas got statehood because of their struggle since the forma-

tion of Naga Club, in 1918,” the memorandum read.

It also stated that NNC president AZ Phizo began the Naga National movement from Rengma’s land by hoisting the first Naga national Flag at Parshen in Rengma area on March 22, 1956 by declaring Nagaland as sovereign Nation.

The memorandum also claimed that the Naga National flag was made by four Rengma women of Sendenyu village on the advice of AZ Phizo, which was first used at Parshen on the first day of celebration

of Naga Republic.

“Rengma has contributed and sacrificed maximum for common cause of the Nagas,” it therefore asserted.

Coming to the present, the memorandum recalled that Tseminyu SDPDB has approved for creation of Tseminyu District and forwarded to the Government of Nagaland on March 18, 2016 this year.

“Tseminyu is the fifth administrative headquarter of Naga Hills but still remains a Sub-Division.

Where is justice? Tseminyu

administrative headquarter is now 69 years old, most deserving Sub-Division to be upgraded to district,” the memorandum lamented.

The memorandum informed that Tseminyu Sub-Division has a population of 56, 844 with 9, 152 households, having 38 recognized village, 3 unrecognized village and 3 township.

It stated that when Longleng Sub-Division in Nagaland having a population of 50,854 (as per 2011 census) was upgraded to a district out of political necessity likewise Tseminyu Sub Division having a 56, 844 population (as per 2011 census) deserve to be a district.

The Rengma Hoho and its frontal organizations elicited hope that the Government of Nagaland will consider their genuine demand and upgrade Tseminyu ADC to District Headquarter in the best interest of general public.

The public rally was addressed by Rengma Hoho president Kenyuseng Tep, Parliamentary Secretary for Housing, Er. Levi Rengma, ex-ministers R. Khing and Nillo Rengma among others.

Kiphire - ‘nerve centre’ of Zeliangrong people want NSCN (IM) power dept in darkness to stop ‘illegal logging’ immediately

A staff of power department while on duty repairs live wire with - a plier. (Morung Photo)

Four wards in Kiphire town without power for more than two and half month Morung Express News Kiphire | July 27

With power blackout continuing for two and half months in four Wards of Kiphire town without respite after a transformer broke down, citizens are now questioning the recent assertion made by the Department of Power that the district is the “nerve centre of the power department in Nagaland.”

The tall claim, reportedly made by a high-ranking official of the power department during the inauguration of the upgradation of SDO Electrical to Executive Engineer on February 6, 2016 had the citizens actually considering it as a beacon of hope.

However, with the recent damage of the 500 KVA, 33/0.4 transformer which was installed in the early 90s and the bleak prospect of not knowing when the transformer would be restored despite two and a half months gone, citizens are now crying foul over the “rhetoric.”

According to sources, the transformer reportedly broke down due to overloading.

With no replacement, consumers numbering around 350, particularly the students have been facing untold miseries while waiting for the return of the repaired transformer.

“If Kiphire is the nerve centre of power in the state, it is so ironic that in reality the town is suffering with acute lack of electricity and we are unable to perform our own work as a consequence, a Nagaland Government employee rued in the backdrop.

Members from the councils of the four Wards said they have been patient with the power department and extended full cooperation by way of pacifying the consumers in the ward- so far.

“Now we are also running out of patience and if the consumers pressure us, we would be left with no option but to

move ahead to our own course of action unless the department restore the transformer at the earliest,” Ward council members sounded caution while speaking to this Correspondent.

Out of the 24-MW hydroelectricity that the district produces from Likhimro Hydro Power Project, 10% of the total power produce is consumed by the district.

Even after this, the district has to undergo frequent power cut owing to different factors, Kiphire citizens complained.

With the power department already running at a loss of revenue due to leakage and power theft, the damage of transformer for more than two and half month has already incurred a loss in revenue of around Rs 1,75,000/- to the department, a person in the knowhow of the economics of profit-loss of the department revealed.

Besides the woes of the consumers, the workforce of Kiphire power department also have their own share of burden, apparently due to inadequate or lack of equipments and infrastructure.

“We are asked to go and repair and replace electric posts which are on the verge of collapsing. But there are no materials in the departmental store, how can we perform our duties,” staffs on duty of the Kiphire power station questioned-an instance of the surmountable problems they encounter while on the field.

The staffs also revealed that the entire town is in the need for repair work by way of re-conducting since the strength of the wire has weakened. This has been lessening the supply of electricity and at the same time causing short circuit, which lead to fire outbreaks.

The Kiphire Area Sangtam Students’ Union (KASSU) has already served an ultimatum to the power department to restore electricity within a week time. “If the department fail to act, we will take our own course of action, KASSU vice president stated.

Kiphire Area Students’ Union (KASU) is also learnt to have served an ultimatum to the department to restore power.

Dimapur, July 27 (mExN): Apex bodies of the Zeliangrong people have written a strong note to the NSCN (IM) demanding the ‘immediate stoppage’ of ‘illegal logging’ in Zeliangrong territory by functionaries of the political group.

In a memorandum to the Collective Leadership of the NSCN (IM) on July 7, made public today, the Zeliangrong Baudi, Assam Manipur Nagaland, and the All Zeliangrong Students’ Union, Assam Manipur Nagaland, have called for “stringent action” in the “best interest of justice” on the works of some senior functionaries of the NSCN (IM)’s Huthrong Brigarde who are allegedly involved in timber logging in the traditional land of Chaka/Kanem, a Zeliangrong village under Senapati District in Manipur.

The ZB (AMN) and AZSU (AMN) also demanded the transfer of the commander, ranks and files of the brigade involved in the racket and

immediate revocation of the “Bond of Agreement” signed by Chaka and Kanem villages “under duress” on April 18 last.

In the memorandum, ZB (AMN) and AZSU (AMN) stated that Razaima (Maram) village under Senapati District is under the traditional land of Chaka/Kanem, a Zeliangrong village. Pointing to a land dispute in the last few years, the apex bodies revealed that subsequent to the dispute, the NSCN (IM) Kilo Affairs ordered a total ban on logging in the area on February 19, 2016.

However, in spite of the ban order, the “Commander of Huthrong Brigade and some of its cadres started illegal logging with vested interests engaging machineries like earthmovers into the forest destroying the ecology and environment of the dense virgin forests,” informed the organizations.

When villagers of Chaka and Kanem villages protested, they were reportedly summoned to their camp

on April 18 last and made to sign a statement called ‘Bond of Agreement’ under duress, the memorandum disclosed, an action which they found “highly objectionable and uncalled for.”

In the “pretext of solving the land dispute” of Chaka/Kanem and Razaimai, the NSCN (IM) cadres are involved in illegal logging operations, “in full view of the innocent villagers armed with sophisticated weapons which is unbecoming of the national workers,” stated the Zeliangrong apex organizations to the Collective Leadership.

In this light, the organizations made three demands: to immediately stop illegal logging in Chaka/ Kanem Zeliangrong areas; to immediately transfer the officers and cadres involved from Huthrong Brigade and withdraw all machinery sent by ‘top ranking’ NSCN (IM) functionaries, and to immediately revoke the forced ‘Bond Signed Agreement’.

Hepatitis c an ‘emerging threat’ in nagaland: nnagaDAo reveals

July 28 is World Hepatitis Day 2016

Dimapur, July 27 (mExN): On occasion of the World Hepatitis Day, which is observed every year on July 28, the Network of Nagaland Drugs and AIDS Organisation (NNagaDAO) has sounded caution on the emerging threat of HCV (Hepatitis C Virus) in Nagaland state.

In an open letter addressed to the Special Secretary, Ministry of Health & Family Welfare and Director General, National AIDS Control Organisation (NACO), NNagaDAO president and Director of Kirpa Foundation, Abou Mere urged for inclusion of Nagaland in the Hepatitis National Program, which would be launched on World Hepatitis Day. “The Hepatitis C issue in Nagaland has emerged to be of urgent concern but even in recent years, not much has been done by the state government, civil organizations or the NGOs working in the field of HIV/

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HVc Disease

epatitis C is a liver disease caused by the hepatitis C virus. Hepatitis C virus is a blood borne virus and the most common modes of infection are through unsafe injection practices, inadequate sterilization of medical equipment, and the transfusion of unscreened blood and blood products. Globally, between 130–150 million people globally have chronic hepatitis C infection. A significant number of those who are chronically infected will develop liver cirrhosis or liver cancer. Approximately 700 000 people die each year from hepatitis C-related liver diseases 1.

AIDS and other health sectors, whereas the epidemic continues to spread rapidly and at an alarmingly rate,” the NNagaDAO press statement read.

It pointed out that the emerging threat needs to be addressed now or else the people of Nagaland in general and the Injecting Drug Users (IDUs) in particular stand to face a “huge HCV disease burden” which will challenge the State health programs in the coming years.

The NNagaDAO recalled that the burden of HCV in Nagaland emerged after the documentation of research data of Phek and

Wokha districts by the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR/RMRC) through the Integrated BioBehavioral Assessment (IBBA) study among IDUs in 2006 and 2009.

According to the Data (Ref 2), the prevalence rate in Phek stood at 5.4% (2006) to 8.7% (2009) and 16.7% (2006) to 20.8 % (2006) in Wokha, signifying not only an alarming rate of HCV infection among this community but also an ever increasing trend.

While highlighting this, the NNagaDAO has urged NACO to include Nagaland in the Hepatitis National Program.

2016 a pivotal year for viral hepatitis: NNP+

Network of Naga People Living with HIV/AIDS (NNP+) on Wednesday said the year 2016 is a pivotal year for viral hepatitis.

A press note from NNP+ on World Hepatitis Day 2016, said this would be the first time national governments sign up and commit to the goal of eliminating viral hepatitis.

At the World Health Assembly held in May, WHO Member States had pledged to adopt the first ever Elimination Strategy for Viral Hepatitis with ambitious targets and a goal to eliminate hepatitis as a public health threat by 2030.

And while supporting this global event and to elevate the theme of ‘Elimination,’ World Hepatitis Day programs are being jointly organized by HepCoN, NUN, Kripa Foundation, NNP+, NSACS, in the districts of Kohima, Wokha, Mokokchung, Satakha (Zunheboto District), Pfutsero (Phek District), Kiphire, Tuensang and Mon.

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Child Welfare Committees induction training held Axis Bank opens new branch at Chumu Kohima, July 27 (mExN): Two days induction training for the new Child Welfare Committees (CWC) member of Nagaland state was organised

by State Child Protection Society, Nagaland on July 26 and 27 at the premises of Mount Tabor Retreat House at Kohima.

All the members from different parts of Nagaland attended the training. This is the third batch since the inception of Child Welfare Committees. This five member bench is the competent authority in their respective district to handle case of children in need of care and protection. CWC as a bench enjoy the status of a Judicial Magistrate of first class while dealing with such case.

A press release issued

by State Child Protection Society stated that the two days training programme started off with the launching of the first of its kind handbook, a guide for CWC while dealing with children in need of care and protection by Z Ny-

Morung Express News Dimapur | July 27

Child Welfare Committees members from different parts of Nagaland with the resource person during the induction training held at Kohima.

ushietho Nyuthe Society Director, SCPS. The main resource person K. Ela, Director Prodigal Home Dimapur raised concern over public ignorance about existence of CWC and its importance. She shared a report on Budget for Children in Nagaland which showed alarming figures in issues relating to children in Nagaland.

She challenged the participants to go back to their respective districts and to lay down the ground work

in order to enable the children to avail the different services that are being created for them.

The two days training program also included other resource persons speaking on issues like POCSO 2012, JJ Act 2015, Adoption, Child rights, child psychology etc.

A number of questions and queries were raised by the newly elected CWC members on the topics discussed. There was confusion as to whether the Juvenile Justice Act of 2000 or

2015 was to be followed as the State Government had still not adopted the Juvenile Justice Act (Care and Protection of Children) Act 2015.

The State Child Protection Society has assured the members present to take up the issue with the State Govt but it would be in the best interest of all stakeholders if the State Government can take up the issue at the earliest and clear the confusion without further delay so that the children would not be affected by it.

Axis Bank on Wednesday opened a new branch at T Shuya Complex, Chumukedima, along NH-29 opposite to SBI branch office. With the inauguration of the new branch, Axis Bank has currently a total of eight branches in Nagaland state including four in Dimapur, two in Kohima and once each in Mokokchung and Wokha.

Additional deputy commissioner, Dimapur, Elizabeth Ngully, who inaugurated the new branch, in her address described Axis Bank as one of the most customer-friendly banks and lauded the bank officials and staff for being “very helpful and always ready to assist the customers anytime.”

The ADC said opening of the bank branch in Chumukedima, the fastest growing town in the state, would be of immense help to residents of Chumukedima and also boost overall development of the town.

ADC Dimapur, Elizabeth Ngully (4th from left), along with Axis Bank officials and elders of Chumukedima at the opening of Axis Bank new branch at Chumukedima on July 27. (Morung Photo)

Elizabeth requested the bank officials to reach out to the grass root people as most often, banks tend to ignore this section and also to educate the common people on the various schemes and services provided by the bank. She fur-

ther hoped that Axis Bank would make its presence felt in the area through it corporate social responsibility (CSR) schemes.

Cluster head, Dimapur Cluster Axis Bank Ltd., Madan Gopal Boro, assured the bank’s custom-

ers that the bank is not only a “taking bank” but also a “giving bank.”

Chairman, Chumukedima Village Council, Razouvotuo Chatsu and the building owner of the bank premise, T Shuya, also spoke on the occasion.

Peren district observes Population Stabilization fortnight ‘The Dawn’ newsletter launched

P E R E N, J u ly 2 7 (mExN): Population Stabilization fortnight activity under the Chief Medical Office, Peren district was launched on July 11 and was successfully carried out till July 24.

Pezanguno Celine Secii, District Media Officer, CMO Office Peren in a press release said that observing the population stabilization fortnight Family planning camp was held at District Hospital Peren, CHC Jalukie, Athibung PHC, Tening PHC, Azailong PHC, Ntuma PHC, Mbaulwa PHC, Dungki PHC, Heningkunglwa PHC, Poilwa PHC, Bongkolong sc, Mhainamtsi sc, Samzuiram sc and Gaili sc. Free family planning services were provided in all the mentioned health units.

Publicity was made through miking and announcements were made through the church platform in the District headquarters as well as in the block level. Banners were also placed block wise to create awareness during

FGD conducted at Phanjang Village, Jalukie Block on the topic Family Planning on July 16.

the observance of Population Stabilization fortnight.

A team consisting of IEC personnel, ASHA’s coordinators conducted the Focus Group Discussions (FGD) in 38 villages covering all the 4 blocks under Peren District. The discussions were solely based on the topic ‘Family Planning’ for each village. Before any FGD session was

conducted time was given to address on the topic that was to be discussed. The FGD was also conducted keeping in mind the target group. The concerned people in the villages were cooperative when they were informed that such activity is to be conducted.

IEC materials leaflets, posters were distributed to all the above mentioned

Health units and also in the villages visited. Monitoring and supervision was also carried out by Dr. Ngangshimeren, CMO, Dr. Tiala, Dy. CMO and Dr. Khrielasanuo, District Program Officer DPO UIP/RCH to the Health Units.

Counselling was carried out by the Medical Officers and Nurses in their respective Health units. ASHA’s

Kohima, July 27 (mExN): As a part of the in house activity of the Extra Assistant Commissioner and Deputy Superintendent of Police Probationers of 2014 Batch, a newsletter named, ‘The Dawn’ was released on July 27 by Lithrongla G. Chishi, IAS Director ATI. NCS/NPS Course Coordinator Dr. Hovithal Sothu has informed in a press release that highlights of ‘The Dawn’ includes profile of all the probationers, common induction programme for IAS, IPS, NCS, NPS and Allied Services, TOT program on Right to Information Act and facts about RTI, ‘Krav Maga’ (Contact Combat), visit to Assembly, their ‘Weekly Fellowship’ reports of trainings and other activities of interest.

The Newsletter will

conducted Inter personnel communication in all the villages for intensive awareness at the grass root level.

During the camp condoms, oral pills and emergency pills were distributed. A total of 14 laparoscopic ligation (permanent method) and 26 IUCD (temporary method) family planning services was performed during the Fortnight.

Kohima, July 27 (mExN): Minister for forest, environment & climate change Dr. Neikiesalie (Nicky) Kire today visited Blyths Tragopan Conservaunity among the people and urged tion & Breeding Centre here. the ENSF to avoid all kinds of tribDr. Kire had shown his alism. Unless we feel oneness and concern and interest to the dedicate ourselves it will be hard to Breeding Centre where the unite and be in peace, he said. He first ever hatching of the appealed to the ENSF to speak the Tragopan blythii blythii truth and have the vision to edu- took place. cate the EN people as peace reforIt may be mentioned mation can be brought about only that Tragopan blythii by the students' association. blythii, the state bird of NaThe special guest, Y.P.Chillio galand is a vulnerable stain his exhortation said that peace tus bird under the IUCN should be cultivated as lack of category is facing a decline peace and prevailing jealousy will in population. hamper the education and unity of This sensitive bird faces EN people. He asked the ENSF to a threat and with the assisretrospect and urged upon all units tance of CZA (Central Zoo to be united.

Authority), the BTCBC have The programme was chaired been set up in 2012, the only

by Topongchuba Chang Assis- conservation breeding centant General Secretary, ENSF. In- tre set up solely for this spetroductory note was delivered by cies in the world.

L. Tonen Chang, Games & Sports Noting the importance, Secretary ENSF with special song the Minister visited and by the Khiamniungan Students' encouraged the staffs on Union. their hard work and made

Lithrongla G Chishi, IAS, Director ATI releases the newsletter ‘The Dawn’ by on July 27.

be on monthly basis. It is hoped that the articles of this Newsletter will inspire readers to become better citizens of the country.

This month’s issue was compiled and Edited by the Groove Armada Group spearheaded by Tumben and Abeinuo both NCS (P).

Forest minister visits Blyths Tragopan Conservation and Breeding Centre

ENSF Fiesta celebrates cultural nite

moN, July 27 (DiPR): 6th ENSF Fiesta celebrated its cultural nite on July 26 at Local Ground Mon with Parliamentary Secretary for Art &Culture, Eshak Konyak as the chief guest, Ato Luwang Chief Angh Tangnyu village as the guest of honour and Dr. Anungla Imdong Phom, Joint Director, DUDA as the special guest.

Speaking on the occasion the chief guest said that there isa purpose in the gathering and the purpose is for the upliftment of people. He called upon the ENSF to learn to forgive and forget, love and share as they celebrate their culture and urged the EN people to be hardworking to overcome all the challenges ahead of them as they celebrate its culture. He appealed to the people to think twice before taking any major decisions and to co-operate with one another.

The special guest in her speech

reminded the ENSF that EN people are second to none. They may be backward in development but not in mentality, she said and called upon the EN to have no marginalisation among the EN but to celebrate dialects, folk stories, folk songs, cultural colours which is there at hand with the celebration of ethnic colours. She urged the ENSF to be always bold to speak the truth and be blessed.

Chief Angh Tangnyu village Ato Luwang invoked blessings for the ENSF, Achemba K. Sangtam Social &Cultural Secretary ENSF gave the introductory note and toxicpeace band presented a special song.

'Battle for Peace' which was flagged off by Parliamentary Secretary for Municipal Affairs Economics & Statistic, R. Tohanba as the chief guest, MLA Pangnyu Phom as the guest of honour and Y.P.Chillio, former ENSF President as the special guest.

Speaking on the occasion the chief guest congratulated the ENSF officials for coining the theme 'Battle for Peace' which he said is very vibrant and fitting. He urged the ENSF to solve all the misunderstandings and internal disunity among the unit federations during the 6thENSF Fiesta. He said that sports play a vital role in moral development and physical well being and urged the players not to hurt others in all aspects while playing and to protect other's rights and feelings. He wished the ENSF fiesta The 6th ENSF fiesta sports sports a grand success. got underway on July 26 at Local The guest of honour in his Ground Mon under the theme speech emphasized on peace and

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Minister Dr. Neikiesalie (Nicky) Kire and others during a visit to Blyths Tragopan Conservation & Breeding Centre Kohima on July 27.

the time to get a glimpse of the two newly hatched chicks which are around 45-60days old.

The officer in charge also briefed the Minister on the activities of Puliebadze

Wildlife Sanctuary, which is the only lifeline source of water to Kohima city. This was stated in a release issued by Keneikrul, forest ranger, officer in charge, BTCBC & PWS Kohima.

RECL skill development project inaugurated

DimaPuR, July 27 (mExN): Vyasan R, IAS, Additional Secretary, Planning & Coordination department, Government of Nagaland inaugurated the skill development project sponsored by Rural Electrification Corporation Limited (RECL), a Government of India enterprise, at Pinnacle Skills training centre in Dimapur on July 27.

The project has been organized

by RECL in association with National Skill Development Corporation and will be executed by Pinnacle Skills.

Under this project over 500 youths will be trained in courses like Hospitality, Retail, Helper electrician and Data entry operator.

Addressing the gathering in Nagamese as chief guest, Vyasan asked the students to put sincere efforts in their training and not to hesitate to go for jobs outside if they get the opportunity as there were very

less opportunities in the state. He opined that the experience achieved will be valuable. Vyasan mentioned that Government of Nagaland was working on the vision 2030 document and provided peace prevails, a lot of job opportunities would be created for youths in the future. The chief guest also distributed job offer letters to successfully placed students.

A press release stated that Yabang Longkumer, Pastor, Covenant Baptist Church Dimapur prayed for the project. Dr. Yan Murry, chief executive of Pinnacle skills chaired the inaugural programme while Debojyoti Sarkar, Head of Operations of Pinnacle Skills made a power point presentation of the project.

Admissions for the courses are still on. Interested candidates can Vyasan R, IAS, Additional Secretary speaking at the inauguration of the visit Pinnacle Skills training centre skill development project sponsored by Rural Electrification Corporain Khermahal and Nagarjan. tion Limited in Dimapur on July 27.

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Drop charges against Irom Sharmila before she ends fast: Amnesty International KolKata, July 27 (PtI): International human rights organisation Amnesty International has appealed to the Manipur government to drop charges against activist Irom Chanu Sharmila before she ends her 16-year-old fast on August 9.

In a statement, it said the state government must immediately and unconditionally release the 44-yearold activist and drop all charges against her.

Arijit Sen, project manager at Amnesty International India, said Ms Sharmila's iconic fight against the Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act (AFSPA) was bound to take a new course with her decision which was announced on Tuesday.

Amnesty has described her as a "Prisoner of Conscience" as she has been under arrest for her fast which is seen by the police as an attempt to commit suicide.

"This also comes at a time when the Supreme Court has ordered 1,528 cases of alleged extra-judicial 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," Mr Sen said. The "Iron Lady" of Manipur on Tuesday said she would end her fast on August 9, get married and take the political route to fight for the repeal of AFSPA. She will fight as an Independent candidate from Malom constituency in the state Assembly polls due next year.

Floods ravage Assam, kill 58 in Nepal two days, home ministry official Yadav Koirala told Reuters on Wednesday.

Floods and landslides are common in India and Nepal during the June-September monsoon season and the death toll runs into the hundreds every year.

"The situation has turned from bad to worse since Tuesday and over a million people have been shifted to

groups in the Northeast, Rijiju said there is no question of talks with National Democratic Front of Bodoland (S) as it was involved in an incident in December 2014 in which innocent people were killed.

Speaking about Paresh Barua-led faction of ULFA, he said there was no formal offer at present for talks with the group and also added that its members were engaging in violent activities which are “antinational.”

Rijiju said the government, however, is in “a very cooperative mood” to al-

A pair of egrets sit on a one-horned Rhinoceros as it wades through flood waters at the Pobitora Wildlife Sanctuary that was flooded following heavy monsoon rains at Pobitora, east of Guwahati, Sunday, July 24. (AP Photo)

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wildlife to seek refuge on roads, authorities said on Wednesday.

With the weather office forecasting heavy rain for at least another 48 hours, the outlook is grim for the northeastern tea-growing state of

Assam, which suffered its worst floods four years ago that killed 124 people and displaced six million.

In neighbouring Nepal, flash floods and landslides swept through villages, killing at least 58 people over

low groups which want to shun violence.

He said that sometimes a group participates in the talks process but at the same time some of its members, through splinter groups, continue to indulge in undesirable activities.

He said the Centre and the Assam government have entered into suspension of operations agreements with certain insurgent groups of Assam, which include ULFA (ProTalk), NDFB (Progressive), NDFB(RD) and KLNLF. In addition, the Assam government has entered

suggestions and opinion are sought from constitutional experts. "We're acting in accordance with the Constitution. The government will ensure the proposed bill does not reflect controversy," he assured.

The bill is likely to be introduced in the ensuing monsoon session of the state assembly to be held in August next.

Ibobi appreciated the Joint Committee on Inner Line Permit System (JCILPS) for carrying out a massive drive against arrival of illegal migrants in the state. So far, 400 non-locals not possessing valid IDs have been detained and handed over to police by organisations sup-

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The Manipur Chief Minister, however, appealed that people should never opt for violent means in pursuing any demand.

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roads built up on banks and other high ground as the flood inundated forests.

The state has five national parks, including the Kaziranga National Park, which is home to two-thirds of the world's one-horned rhinoceroses.

"More than 80 percent of the park is under water," said Suvasis Das, a forestry official in the park.

into suspension of op- ed that the law has not been erations agreements with imposed in the Garo Hills.

Sd/- Deputy Commissioner Zunheboto: Nagaland ACMA, BCF, KRA, UKDA, AANLA, STF, APA, KLO/ KLA and HPC(D).

Rijiju was also asked whether the Centre was bringing down the number of districts classified as affected by Left Wing Extremism.

The Minister did not Since Naga Nationalism took root in the early 20th century, a long history has led to dramatic changes -give any detail saying a decision in this regard has not capitalism, violence, government & patriarchal repression have taken over our lives in previously yet been taken. unknown ways.

To a question related to Meghalaya, Rijiju said that Where does Naga Nationalism in the 21st century locate itself amidst all this?

AFSPA has been imposed Political scholar and thinker Rev. Dr. Wati Aier helps us imagine new possibilities to a shared on its border with Assam for upto 20 kilometres but addhumanity in the 5th of the Morung Lecture Series.

Draft of new Manipur bill almost finished: Ibobi

IMPhal, July 27 (NNN): Manipur Chief Minister Okram Ibobi Singh said that efforts are on for a new bill which is intended to protect interests of "indigenous" people of Manipur.

"The drafting process is almost finished. All stakeholders of the hills and valley will be taken on board this time," the Chief Minister told reporters on the sidelines of a function.

Civil societies in the hill districts had criticised the government for not consulting them in passing three ILP related bills in the state assembly in August last year.

Ibobi stressed that the bill will take shape only after

relief camps," Assam's water resources minister Keshab Mahanta said.

The Brahmaputra river and its tributaries have burst their banks - affecting more than half of the region's 32 districts. Police and rescue workers said at least 12 people had drowned across the state of Assam in recent days.

Animals from the state's national parks came out onto

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During the Question Hour in Rajya Sabha, Minister of State for Home Kiren Rijiju emphasised that the government is open to talks with all insurgent groups which are “sincere” in their intention to give up arms and join the mainstream.

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Apple CEO Tim Cook has said the tech giant is “looking forward” to setting up retail stores in India to tap into the booming smartphone market in India.

“India is now one of our fastest growing markets. In the first three quarters of this fiscal year, our iPhone sales in India were up 51 per cent year-on-year,” Apple CEO Tim Cook said on an investor call.

He added that the company has announced setting up of a design and development accelerator to support Indian developers creating innovative applications for iOS and opened a new office in Hyderabad to accelerate maps development.

“We’re looking forward to opening retail stores in India down the road, and we see huge potential for that vibrant country,” he said without disclosing further details.

Mr. Cook, who visited India in May, had discussed issues including manufacturing and setting up retail stores in the country with Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

“On a personal note, during the past quarter I visited China and India, and I am very encouraged about our growth prospects in those countries,” he said.

Recently the government issued new norms allowing single-brand retail trading and exemption from local sourcing for ‘state-of-the-art’ and “cutting edge” technology with a waiver for three years, and the option to extend it for five years.

Sources had said Apple may have to submit a fresh application for the same.

The Cupertino-based tech giant had on Tuesday reported its revenues rising to USD 42.4 billion in the third quarter, driven by markets including India, Russia, Brazil, Turkey and Canada

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Tata 407 celebrates 30th anniversary Dimapur, July 27 (mExN): Continuing its success story, Tata Motors has rolled outan extensive campaign to celebrate the 30th anniversary of its popular light commercial vehicle, the Tata 407.

Launched in 1986, the Tata 407 range has sold over six lakh vehicles and continues to be the most popular choice of light commercial vehicles for many budding entrepreneurs with 7 out of every 10 vehicles sold in the 4T category, resulting in 60% market share. Since three decades, around 50% of its owners are first-time users and it has been providing an opportunity for self-employment in India.

The Compnay in an official press release stated that the Tata 407 range has pioneered the LCV industry and has brought prosperity in the lives of more than six lakh customers by virtue of excellent product characteristics that require negligible maintenance while delivering high revenue. With a promising range of vehicles in the LCV segment, Tata 407 guarantees high performance and great durability. Capable of adhering to all small and medium sized businesses requiring heavy cargo capacity, Tata 407 is ideal for smart mobility solutions. Tata Motors will be organizing celebrations

for their 6 lakh customers across 400 showrooms this month. This will be followed by an extensive free service check-up for Tata 407 customers.

According to Ravindra Pisharody, Executive Director, Commercial Vehicle Business Unit, Tata Motors, “The Tata 407 is exemplary in how a platform can be deployed to meet diverse needs. It today addresses a wide range of goods transportation across industries in India and about 15 other countries in South Asia and Africa. We are grateful to our customers who have acknowledged our understanding of their needs and our engineering capabilities. We will continue to enhance the range matching

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‘Jalkund farm school’ at Khehokhu inaugurated Dimapur, July 27 (mExN): ATMA Dimapur, Kuhuboto block conducted demonstration on ‘water harvesting structure, Jalkund’ and inaugurated ‘Jalkund farm school’ at Khehokhu village on July 26.

Akavi Holo, Block Technology Manager (BTM), ATMA Kuhuboto Block as the resource person briefed on the importance of water conservation and how a low cost rainwater harvesting structure called “Jalkund” can be very

Participants and ATMA officials during the demonstration on “water harvesting structure, Jalkund” held at khehokhu village on July 26.

important in times of wa- and method of making ter scarcity. He further the jalkund structure, explained on the steps informed a press release

Awareness on social security schemes wokha, July 27 (mExN): An awareness programme on Prime Minister’s social security schemes such as Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojna, Mudra Bank Yojna, Atal Pension Scheme, and also Swachh Bharat etc were held at Senjum and Rilan villages in Dimapur on July 18 and 19 respectively.

The awareness programme was organised by the Global Open University, Nagaland in collaboration with the State Bank of India, Bazar Branch, Dimapur, according to a press release. Jatin Kr. Baruah, Branch Manager of the bank as resource person explained to the participants about the importance and benefits of the various schemes which are being implemented and facilitated by the bank. He also distributed the forms of the various schemes to the participants and villagers.

The university was represented as a resource person by N. Mhao Ngullie, Administrative Executive, who spoke on the importance of Swachh Bharat and other related social responsibilities of the community for enhancing and improving their village economy and for proper implementation and participation in availing the opportunities being provided through the PM’s social security schemes.

received here. The BTM concluded by demonstrating the preparation of jalkund structure.

Meanwhile, the Jalkund farm school was opened with Hetovi Yeptho as the farm teacher.

Hetovi being one of the farmers spoke about the experience and challenges that he is undergoing.

One power tiller and water sprayer were handed to the farm teacher.

Earlier, the programme was chaired by Yimobendang, ATM (ATMA), Kuhuboto block.

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Ameto spoke on ‘Micro irrigation system’ where he emphasis on drip and sprinkler irrigation system. Drip and sprinkler irrigation system is applied in small quantity under pressure to meet the water requirement of crop/ plant. Drip irrigation is a method through which a device called ‘emitters’ or ‘drippers’ at selected spacing to deliver water to the soil near the base of the plant. Whereas sprinkler irrigation is a method where water is carried through a network of pipes with medium or high pressure and is sprayed like rainfall over the field surface.

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Fisheries & aquaculture prospect in Nagaland Morung Express News Kohima | July 27

Nikashe Sema, Secretary to the Government of Nagaland, Fisheries Department today said that the fisheries practice in Nagaland is still primitive and therefore the fish farmers need to technically upgrade themselves with modern type of farming in order to produce sufficiently in the State.

Speaking as chief guest at the inaugural session of a two-day workshop on ‘Co-management of fisheries and aquaculture in Nagaland’ being held from July 27 to 28 at Hotel Japfü, the Secretary further urged the participants to acquire enough knowledge and disseminate it to other farmers.

The seminar is organized by the Department of Fisheries, Nagaland in collaboration with College of Fisheries CAU, Tripura.

“Nagas are yet to become fish farmers,” said Kevisa Kense, Director of Fisheries Department while delivering an over-

Speakers of the workshop on ‘Co-management of fisheries and aquaculture in Nagaland’ at Hotel Japfü on July 27.

view of Fishery activities in Nagaland. The Department which has targeted a self sufficiency of fishes for the State by 2030 under the State vision plan is planning to identify various species of fishes which will be suitable for climatic conditions in the state and also develop proper catchment areas to promote in-

CORRECTIONS With regard to the news item that appeared in the local dailies on July 26, 2016, the Publicity Team of Longsa Tsüngremmung 2016 has clarified that the Minister for RD & REPA, CL John will be gracing the Tsüngremmung festival at Longsa village as the Chief Guest on Tuesday, August 2, 2016 (not August 3). Nonetheless, the Longsa Village Council under the patronage of the Tourism Department of Nagaland has invited all to the Tsüngremmung festival at Salang Lenden, Longsa on August 2, 10:00 am onwards.

With regard to the news item ‘FGN Zeliangrong Region condemns’ published on July 27, it is corrected that the news was from Jiri News Network (JNN) and not NNN.

digenous fishes.

Citing the Doyang Reservoir (2258 hectare) which has benefitted surrounding villages, Kense mentioned that 350 to 400 families are solely dependent on the catchment of the reservoir. Thus, the efforts of the department has not only elevated the socio-economy of the area but also re-

duced anti social activities, viewed Kense.

The recent achievements of the Department has been the declaration of Chocolate Mahseer as the State Fish, conservation and promotion of aquatic species of stream fisheries and enhancement of fish production, construction of fresh water fish seed

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hatchery, cage culture at Doyang Reservoir, successful breeding and culture of giant fresh water prawn, successful rearing of ornamental fish.

Breeding of 17 numbers of exotic ornamental fish species have been successfully conducted at the aquarium unit and further trainings on prospects of aquaculture and fisheries in the grassroots level were conducted besides distribution of floating fish feed to progressive farmers.

Trainings were also given to fish traders on hygiene and sanitation in market places.

At present, the fish production in Nagaland is 8820 MT and fish seed production is 478 lakhs.

There are 8 districts demonstrations of fish farms in Nagaland, one cold storage in Dimapur, one ice plant, two prawn hatchery, one awareness centre, five farming centres, and one retail fish marketing outlet.

R K Majumdar, Associate Professor & HoD, College of Fisheries, CAU,

Lembucherra, Tripura in his address stated that farmers need to farm fishes according to market demand and that management is one major aspect which will help them to improve fish farming in Nagaland.

The technical session of the workshop included presentations on ‘Fisheries and technology adopted in respective districts of Nagaland’ by District Fishery Officers of Kohima, Phek, Mokokchung, Peren and Dimapur, ‘Activities under FAB-COE’ by Dr. RK Majumdar, ‘Potentials in diversification of Fisheries in NE India’ by Dr. Sagar C Mandal.

The second day of the workshop on July 28 will witness presentations on ‘Scope and avenues in developing/enhancing ornamental fish trade’ by Dr. Sagar C. Mandal, ‘Value added fish products in context of NE region’ by D. R K Majumdar, ‘Potentials in diversification of fisheries in NE India’ by Dr. Sager C. Mandal. The workshop will

NSCN (R) discharges one

Dimapur, July 27 (mExN): The Kevijau Colony Council (KCC) has informed that the road starting from Kevijau Colony Lane No. 1 till Thahekhu Village Gate is strictly a ‘No Parking’ zone for heavy vehicles as per the resolution adopted by the general body of the council. All defaulters will be fined Rs. 500, informed a press release issued by KCC Chairman, Er Tia Jamir and Er Nizal Tepa.

NNC/GDRN (Non-Accord) welcomes two Dimapur, July 27 (mExN): The NNC/GDRN (Non-Accord) has welcomed to its group Hetoi Chophy, Kilonser and Kakheto Rotokha, Tatar from NPGN/NNC. “We appreciate the new comers for taking right step to strengthen the cause of Naga under the banner NNC/GDRN (Non-Accord),” stated a release issued by, MIP, NNC/GDRN (Non-Accord).

Dimapur, July 27 (mExN): The NSCN (R) through its MIP has informed that Lieut. Akavi Chopy has been discharged with immediate effect from the national service for his “anti-social activities.”

PHED Minister offers condolences Kohima, July 27 (mExN): Minister for PHED Tokheho Yepthomi has expressed shock and sadness at the demise of Er. Moakaba, SE, Mokochung circle, Public Health Engineering Department (PHED). “Late Er. Moakaba was an efficient, sincere and dedicated government officer,” acknowledged Tokheho in a condolence note. “He served the department with utmost sincerity and dedication for the welfare of the State of Nagaland and its people.” Stating that his demise is an “irrecoverable loss” for the Department, the Minister said his services to the people and the Government of Nagaland will always be remembered.

He further conveyed condolences to the family of the deceased.

SSSUD urges to lift ban on sand import Dimapur, July 27 (mExN): The Sand Stockist and Suppliers’ Union Dimapur (SSSUD) has expressed concern over the temporary imposition of ban on the export of sand to Nagaland along NH-36 and NH-39 with effect from July 27 by the Sand Mahaldars and Suppliers Association (SMSA), HQ Manja, Karbi Anglong. SSSUD has urged the SMSA to lift the ban in the interest of all concerned.

A press release from SSSUD President, Viniho Shohe and Vice President, Avishe Zhimo informed that the union had called an emergency joint meeting on

July 28 and discussed the issue that led to the ban of sand export.

During the meeting, the union urged Nito Sumi to desist from such activities as alleged by SMSA in order to ensure better understanding and business interest among all those involved in sand trade, the release stated.

SSSUD maintained that whatever Nito did was on his personal level and not under the banner of the union. The union assured SMSA that in future, it would initiate action against Nito if he is found using the name of the union for his personal benefit or trying to create misunderstand-

ing among the sand traders.

Clarifying to SMSA that the union is adhering to the April 6, 2016 agreement, the SSSUD has also urged the SMSA not to blame the SSSUD for the difference arising between the truck drivers and sand mahaldars as “SSSUD members are not responsible for any difference arising between the drivers and mahaldars.”

For smooth operation of sand trade for all concerned, the SSSUD has appealed to SMSA to lift the ban while assuring that the union will extend its fullest cooperation from its end.

‘Greening Asetkong’: Initiative to increase green cover

Incessant rainfall caused landslide at Kuhoboto colony in Zunheboto on July 27. A retaining wall collapsed and damaged an entire kitchen area. Volunteers from different sectors helped the victim family.

Meanwhile, the district administration visited the place and offered relief fund by Sanivas, SDO (civil) Zunheboto. According to Vihoto N Achumi, GB Kuhoboto colony, there is no report of casualty.

moKoKchuNg, July 27 (mExN): To increase the green cover across Asetkong range in Mokokchung, 'Greening Asetkong’ project was officially launched by Parliamentary Secretary for Geology and Mining Dr Imtiwapang Aier at Kobulong on July 26. The project is targeted for five years to plant and grow different variety of trees, including fruit and ornamental trees, around the whole range of Asetkong in phase wise, according to a press release.

The project was initiated to uphold the resolution passed during the 68th Asetkong Mungdang to protect the surrounding environment.

Addressing the gathering, Dr Imtiwapang lamented that in Nagaland one of the most common causes of environmental degradation is shifting cultivation. He further said that jungle burning is a common phenomenon worldwide and is a major threat to the forest and effort have been made to prevent further jungle burning in Nagaland.

The Parliamentary Secretary also encouraged the people to make the small range into a “pollution free zone” and bring the ecological imbalance into a “natural carbon free zone.”

July 26 was also adopted as ‘Greening Asetkong Day’ in Asetkong range for the next 5 years.

Dr Imtiwapang also announced that for the three consecutive years, the best unit maintaining and nurturing the saplings planted under the project will be given awards accordingly.

He also requested the village councils to maintain the 1 km sq. forest conservation area in every village which was resolved during the Asetkong Mungdang. He expressed willingness to sponsor the saplings to be planted in empty pockets of the conserved area. He added that the best village in maintaining and nurturing the saplings planted in the conserved area will be given awards.

Around 2000 saplings sponsored by the Parliamentary Secretary were planted by volunteers around the range.

Trainings held to empower sericulturists in Nagaland Kohima, July 27 (mExN): The Department of Sericulture imparted 6-day training in Eri silk spinning on motorised spinning machines and 3-day training in Eri silk dyeing and flower making from July 18 to 27 at Gorkha Panchayat Hall, Chandmari, Kohima. The training held under state capacity building was organised by District Sericulture Office, Kohima.

This was the second time the department organised such training in Eri silk spinning, in which the 20 trainees were given spinning machines for free.

The first training was held in the month of June.

The main objective of the trainings, according to a press release from Mhianizoto Meyase, District Sericulture Officer (DSO), Kohima, is to empower the sericulturists of Nagaland in various sericulture activities, mainly in the post cocoon sector such as spinning, weaving, silk dyeing, cocoon flower making, etc. so as to uplift their socioeconomic status as well as showcase their skills to the outside world.

Silk comprises of four types – Mulberry, Muga, Tasar, Eri, the release informed, adding Eri silk is unreelable and inferior compared to the other types of silk which are

costlier and reelable. As such, Eri silk is reeled from three types of spinning machines, namely Takli; Ambar Charkha; Motorised Spinning Machines improvised by CST&RI (Central Sericultural Technologial &Research Institute), CSB. The Motorised Spinning Machine is power and pedal operated and more advanced than the other two.

It is light-weight, portable and has higher production capacity of 200 gram silk yarn/day, it stated.

Asangla Alinger, Deputy Director of Sericulture, who was the chief guest at the valedictory programme of the Eri silk spinning train-

ing on July 23, informed that Eri silk is popular these days and has high demand both in the domestic as well as international markets due to its soft, lustrous, comfortable and eco-friendly properties. “Knowing these, the department is giving emphasis in its production and the yarn is being sold at a floor price of Rs.2200/kg at present.”

The farmers, she said, can fetch an extra income of Rs.1700 while they get only Rs.500/kg from selling Grade ‘A’ cocoons. Thus, the spinners can produce the yarns in their own homes thereby boosting the state’s economy, she added.

In the second training in Eri silk dyeing and cocoon flower making held from July 25 to 27, the two resource persons, Melino Neikha, Extension Officer and Keneingunuo showed how the trainees can make use of cheap available resources to alleviate their income by dyeing of Eri yarns and fabrics and also make beautiful cocoon flowers from the cut Eri, Mulberry and Muga cocoons.

On the concluding day of the training, Vikehelie Pienyu, Sericulture Officer, Kohima as the chief guest spoke on the importance of post cocoon activities and how the department is try-

ing its best to encourage the interested entrepreneurs to come up at par with the other states in terms of their quality and production.

The release stated that with the implementation of schemes by the State Sericulture department, various training programmes based on season activities of both pre-cocoon and post cocoon components are being imparted to the stakeholders at district levels. Emphasis is also given for urban based women to take up training on spinning of cocoon to yarn, weaving, dyeing, and making decorative items to promote self employment.

conclude with brainstorming among participants on emerged issues and finalization of priority areas and comprehensive action plans to improve the aquaculture activities in Nagaland through R & D. Nagaland is a state with per capita fish consumption rate of 6.10 kg while the per capita production is just 4 kg. The state imports more than 3850 MT Fish every year to meet the demands of people. The total fish production is 8220 MT while the average productivity levels of fish from ponds, paddy cum fish culture and reservoir fisheries is 2100, 335, 500 and 158 kgs/ha/yr respectively, according to the Centre of Excellence in Fisheries and Aquaculture Biotechnology (FAB-COE).

The riverine eco system in Nagaland faces threats of degradation due to sand mining, dumping of sewage directly into the rivers, coal mining, dynamite fishing and poisoning in hill streams.

Nagaland also has pro-

spective scope for developing ornamental fisheries, cold water fisheries and giant fresh water prawn farming. Aquaculture is one of the major sectors of food production in Nagaland where the value of fish and its byproducts have increased over the years.

Some of the constraints and challenges in Nagaland are lack of organized market, lack of scientific knowledge among fish farmers, lack of aquaculture insurance at par with agriculture, limited financial power at district and field levels, nonavailability of quality fish seed and feed, and lack of training infrastructure.

The future prospects in Nagaland, according to FAB COE, are diversification of aquaculture by introducing new candidate species, opportunities of fish farming in enclosures, reservoirs and slow moving rivers, locally grown fish which offers higher remunerations, development of fish seed production enterprise, fish marketing and control etc.

‘Written Open Bible Quest 2016’ at FTC Dimapur, July 27 (mExN): A "Written Open Bible Quest 2016" will be conducted at Faith Theological College (FTC) in Ura Villa Colony, Dimapur on September 4. The contest, which will cover II Samuel (Old Testament), Galatians/ Ephesians/ Philippians (New Testament), is divided into four groups based on age of participants – Group A- 3 to 12 years, Group B- 13 to 17 years, Group C- 18 to 34 years, Group D- 35 and above. The first, second, third winners in each group will receive Rs. 3000/-, Rs. 2000/-, and Rs. 1000/- respectively. Certificate will be given to all participants, while consolation prize of Rs. 100/- will be given to each group’s top winner. There will be a registration fee of Rs. 50 per participant.

A press release from FTC Founder Principal, Rev. Dr. S Gangte has requested all the church leaders (Pastors/ Youth Directors/ Women Leaders), schools/college authorities, and hostel proprietors/wardens to send maximum candidates for the open competition (objective type question). The competition is open for any interested persons irrespective of religion. The participant list may be sent to Faith Theological College.

For registration, one can contact 9436425173/ 9856319201/ 9774870677. One can register personally or through telephone.

Meetings & AppointMents Meeting on Majithia Wage Board A meeting has been convened to discuss the recommendations of the Majithia Wage Board and its implementation in the State on July 29, 12:00 noon in the office chamber of the Secretary, Information & Public Relations. IPR Secretary, T Ao has informed all to attend the meeting positively.

LSU presidential meeting The Lotha Students’ Union (LSU) has convened a presidential meeting with the range/circle students’ unions on July 29, 11:00 am at its office chamber.

Therefore, all affiliated unit presidents have been requested to attend the meeting positively.

BJP Minority Morcha Office of the State BJP Minority Morcha has convened a meeting on July 30, 11:00 am at BJP head office, Dimapur. A press release from State BJP Minority Morcha General Secretary, Longshi Kikon has requested all the office bearers of the BJP Minority Morcha to attend the meeting positively.

WSBAKYD informs The Western Sumi Baptist Akukuhou Kuqhakulu (WSBAK) Youth Department is organizing the TLW and Catch Them Young Sports on July 30 and 31 at Kuhuboto Town Baptist Church. The seminar will begin at 7:30 am on July 30 and conclude by 12:30 pm on July 31.

Some of the main topics for the seminar are: Youth and sex, Skill development, Tobacco and its effect on youth.

Besides, there will be an extravaganza nite on Saturday evening and youth worship on Sunday morning. A press release from Rev. Aheto Sema, Secretary, WSBAK Youth Department has requested all the youths under Kuhuboto area to attend the programme.

Meeting on 21st Century Panglong Preliminary Conference The Naga Traditional Literacy and Culture (Central) and Council of Naga Affairs are organizing a coordination meeting on 21st Century Panglong Preliminary Conference and Naga Traditional New Year, 2017 on July 30. A press release from Naga Traditional Literacy and Culture (Central) Chairman, Aung Htut has requested all invitees to report on July 29. The invitees are: 7 patrons of Naga Traditional Literacy and Culture (Central); 8 patrons of Council of Naga Affairs; Chairman and 4 Members of Parliament/ 6 Members of MLA of Naga Self Administrative Zone; Chairman and 2 Committee members of each Township of 19 Townships, where Nagas are staying in Myanmar; 3 Members each of the Naga Youth Unions and Naga Youth Organizations.

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The Power of Truth

The Morung Express volume Xi issue 206

By Aheli moitra

‘My dream has come true’

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n June 27 this year, PT Usha turned 52. With her single minded dedication to athletics, she had painted a dream for young Indian women athletes—that we can also make it. As children, we listened to her stories of struggle as an ace athlete through poverty and discrimination, through the dredges of harsh athletic training and watched her tearing through the finish line with wide eyed admiration. All of us wanted to be PT Usha on the track. Most of us were disallowed from training to become ‘over successful’ sportswomen, lest we ‘destroy’ our bodies.

On June 25 this year, Dutee Chand, a 20-year-old sprinter from Odisha became the first woman after PT Usha to have qualified for the Olympics 100m event to be held in Rio de Janeiro in Brasil from August 5-21, 2016. On the day of qualifying rounds, she broke the women’s 100m sprint national record twice. Dutee said that qualifying for the Rio Olympics meant that “my dream has come true.”

It was indeed a dream for Dutee who was almost denied participation to the premier event two years ago. Hailing from a poor family of weavers, Dutee came to be a sprinter following in the footsteps of her sister Saraswati practicing on the banks of a river as they grew up. Having passed the hurdles of poverty, marginalization and sports politics, she had another major hurdle to jump. Her body was not ‘feminine enough’ for the International Association of Athletics Federation—muscles bulging, flat chest, strides massive—so they ran a ‘gender test’ on her. Born and brought up as a woman, she had to fit into how institutions defined a woman to be.

While she was found to be of the “right” gender, she is not the first woman to have her gender questioned for having a physical appearance that does not pander to the curves of the male gaze, and she will not be the last. Women in all professions have to look, walk, talk, laugh, sit, sneeze, burp, dress and run in the way that the male gaze, and the institutions it runs worldwide, approves.

“I feel it is wrong to change your body for sport participation.

It is like in some societies where they used to cut off the hand of people caught stealing. I feel like this is the same kind of primitive, unethical rule. It goes too far,” said Dutee about the rules put on sportswomen by international sporting institutions.

Rightly said Dutee! And as women of a generation who dreamed of beating that 1/1000th of a second by tearing our hamstrings, making rock out of our abs or enduring nights of backaches—of becoming PT Usha and more—we hope you break every rule that defines the stereotypes of the world that reduce us to identities shaped by others. May our children dream of such a world thanks to sportspersons like you.

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Israeli scientists develop new system to harvest drinking water from air

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cientists at the Israel Institute of Technology in Haifa have proposed an innovative system for harvesting safe drinking water from air.

Capturing atmospheric moisture is not a new invention in itself because atmospheric water generators for commercial and domestic use already exist. But the new device requires less energy to produce high-quality water from air compared to existing systems, according to the report in American Chemical Society's journal "Environmental Science & Technology."

Atmosphere contains water vapour in amounts comparable to all the surface and underground water on the planet.

But current machines that collect water from the atmospheric reservoir have major limitations. They use electrical refrigeration to cool the air and condense the vapour and that consumes a lot of energy.

The new system designed by Israeli scientists uses a liquid desiccant to first separate the water vapour from air and then cool only the vapour. Their calculations show that this approach would result in 20 to 65 per cent energy savings over the standard system.

"We show that the liquid desiccant separation (LDS) stage that is integrated into atmospheric moisture harvesting (AMH) systems can work under a wide range of environmental conditions using low grade or solar heating as a supplementary energy source, and that the performance of the combined system is superior," the report says.

Desalination of seawater by reverse osmosis is also a potential source of fresh water, but it is not applicable in countries that do not have access to the sea. Besides, desalination requires large capital investments in piping and pumping infrastructure and in its operation and maintenance. "Atmospheric moisture is accessible essentially everywhere," says the report.

The atmosphere contains about 13,000 cubic kilometres of freshwater, 98 per cent of it in the form of water vapour, says the report. The vapour must be condensed to liquid water. The existing atmospheric moisture harvesting (AMH) systems, where standard electrical compressionexpansion refrigeration unit is used, can save significant energy by first separating the vapour from the bulk air before it enters the condenser, such that only the vapour is cooled rather than the entire air bulk.

In the new design, separation of water vapour from the air is achieved by using a liquid desiccant. The water vapour absorbed by the desiccant can be liberated using low-grade or solar heat.

The liquid-desiccant vapour separation (LDS) subsystem was designed to operate continuously in a closed-cycle, says the report. "The product of this subsystem is pure water vapour, which is then condensed by a standard refrigeration system without the burden of cooling the air."

In general, the combined LDS-AMH system is expected to save up to 65 per cent of the energy expenses of water production relative to off-the-shelf direct-cooling AMH systems, the scientists claim. "Scaling up the LDS system to produce larger amounts of freshwater is possible simply by installing additional absorbing units around a single desorber-condenser core."

Another important advantage, according to the report, is that the water coming out of the LDS-AMH system will be free of airborne bacteria since "the coil of the condenser does not

C O M M E N T A R Y

John Feffer Foreign Policy In Focus

The Surprising Popularity of Military Coups

The attempted military coup in Turkey and the possibility of a President Trump may have more Americans considering the military option

list, the military at 73 percent. Only small business has ever approached the same level of trust as the military, according to the averages Gallup has collected over 43 years.

So, it’s no real surprise that, when given a choice, Americans would lean toward the military to safeguard their laws and their liberty. But before you start weighing the relative merits of accepting either Trump or the U.S. military going rogue – the former upending the constitution and the latter sticking up for it – let’s take a closer look at what just transpired in Turkey.

ews of the military coup in Turkey was dribbling in on Saturday afternoon when I was having lunch with a group of six friends in West Virginia. Suddenly, one person looked up from her salad and said, “If Trump gets elected, I’d support a military coup in this country.” At least one other person at the table seconded her opinion.

I was astonished. Since when had the “military option” become a viable political strategy in the United States? Maybe it was the ghost of John Brown or something in the drinking water out there near Harpers Ferry. Or perhaps the peculiar conjunction of Turkey and Trump had elicited what must surely be an unpopular sentiment in America.

Then I did some research. It turns out that the views around the table matched those of average Americans. According to a September 2015 poll by YouGov, nearly one-third of respondents (29 percent) “could imagine a situation in which they would support the military seizing control of the federal government.” That number went up to 43 percent in a hypothetical situation in which the government was beginning to violate the U.S. constitution.

Back in September, Republicans were more than twice as likely as Democrats to back the coup scenario. It would be interesting to redo the poll today, as voters begin to contemplate a Trump presidency.

Consider, for instance, journalist and Bernie Sanders supporter Shaun King, who recently created a firestorm on the right when he tweeted, “If Donald Trump becomes President, you are fooling yourself if you think we’re far from having a coup our own selves. I’m dead serious.”

Trump’s rhetorical flouting of international and national laws has prompted many an unexpected speculation. In an interview with Bill Maher back in February, ex-CIA head Michael Hayden talked about Trump’s pledge to kill the family members of terrorists. Hayden said: “If he were to order that once in government, the American armed forces would refuse to act.”

“That’s quite a statement, sir,” Maher said.

“You are required not to follow an unlawful order,” Hayden added. “That would be in violation of all the international laws of armed conflict.”

“You’ve given us a great reason not to support Trump. There would be a coup in this country,” Maher joked.

Hayden said he didn’t mean to imply that the military would provoke “a coup.”

Indeed, many members of the military brass would likely resign rather than openly defy their commander in chief. As for the rank and file, they support Trump over Clinton two to one. But that doesn’t mean they’re particularly enthusiastic about the choice. According to a Military Times poll, “More than 61 percent indicated they are ‘dissatisfied’ or ‘very dissatisfied’ with Trump as the Republican nominee, including 28 percent of those who intend to vote for him.” It’s hard to predict from these statistics how the military would respond if a Trump administration began to shred the constitution.

But it’s not hard to predict how Americans feel about the military overall. Americans have long trusted the military more than any other institution in society. In 2016, according to Gallup, Congress achieved a 9 percent trust rating, the Supreme Court and the presidency 36 percent, organized religion 41 percent, the police 56 percent, and at the top of the

Keystone Kops Craft Kemalist Coup When it comes to coups, the Turkish military should be the experts. After all, they’ve successfully executed 3.5 of them over the last half-century: in 1960, 1971, 1980, and 1997 (the last being a half-coup since the military, rather than intervening directly, pressured the government to resign).

It’s been nearly 20 years since this last half-coup, and obviously the Turkish military has gotten rusty after deviating from its once-a-decade routine. Last weekend, the coup leaders looked more like rank amateurs than seasoned pros. They failed to take out or otherwise neutralize President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, who was vacationing on the Mediterranean coast at the time. They seized control of the least important state TV channel. They didn’t secure important government buildings. They told their supporters to go home and then fired on the civilians who did come out onto the streets. They seemed to have forgotten about the existence of social media. They weren’t even able to forge a pro-coup consensus within the military itself.

The attempt was so botched that it generated numerous conspiracy theories – that Erdogan had engineered the whole thing, that the president had heard rumblings and deliberately ignored them, that the Americans were somehow behind it all.

The truth is much more mundane. Erdogan and his Justice and Development Party have been weakening the military for more than a decade, systematically working to remove the military’s influence on government. They’ve used earlier coup rumors to go after military officers – as well as journalists and officials – supposedly involved in a “deep state” controlling Turkish politics behind the scenes. As a result, the Turkish military is a far cry from the all-powerful institution of the 1970s and 1980s.

I was convinced, after visiting Istanbul in 2013, that the military had become a spent force. At the time I wrote: The AKP has effectively contained the Turkish military through judicial and constitutional means. The threat of a coup, so prevalent in modern Turkish history, has largely disappeared. Not only have constitutional changes and court cases reduced the power of the army, the Erdogan government has also come close to resolving the decades-long civil war with the Kurdish PKK. The end of this conflict would go a long way toward removing the military from public affairs.

But then the Erdogan government decided to initiate two wars: against the Gulen movement and against the Kurds. The Gulen movement, named for its leader Fethullah Gulen who currently lives in the United States, preaches a liberal variety of Islam and runs a number of schools worldwide. It was also a major supporter of Erdogan and the AKP. But Erdogan began to worry about the spreading influence of Gulen supporters in the police, the judiciary, and the government itself. They began to resemble the “deep state” that Erdogan wanted to extirpate. In late 2013, he turned against the Gulen movement. The Erdogan government subsequently accused Gulen of orchestrating the coup and has demanded that the United States extradite him.

Meanwhile, Erdogan was concerned that domestically the Kurdish minority stood in the way of greater centralized power in Ankara and that Kurds in Syria stood in the way of greater Turkish influence over the outcome of the war against Bashar al-

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Assad’s regime. But taking on the Kurds meant ushering the military back into public life in Turkey. As Erdogan pushed for a new constitution to grant the presidency more powers and cracked down on any segments of society that might stymie his ambitions, he had to ensure that at least part of the military was on his side.

Some in the military were not happy with the bargain, whether because they disapproved of Erdogan’s power grab, the campaign against Gulen or the renewed conflict with the Kurds, or the AKP’s challenge to the Kemalist tradition, which respects a strict division between religion and state. According to the statement they released to the press, the coupsters offered to restore precisely what many in Turkey believe Erdogan has taken away from them: “Turkish Armed Forces have completely taken over the administration of the country to reinstate constitutional order, human rights and freedoms, the rule of law and the general security that was damaged.”

If they couldn’t count on the military closing ranks behind them, the coup leaders at least needed the support of the Turkish population. This wasn’t going to be easy, given that Erdogan’s party won around 50 percent of the vote in the last election.

Even Turks who vehemently oppose Erdogan and would agree with the content of the coup statement did not believe that the military was the agent of their salvation. “The worst democracy is better than the best coup,” one Turkish liberal told The New York Times.

Having quashed the coup, Erdogan is moving quickly to consolidate his advantage by purging the military and the courts. The Turkish government has detained more than 7,500 people, including 2,800 officers and soldiers and more than 100 generals and admirals, and dismissed 2,700 judges and 9,000 civil servants. Most recently, the government suspended more than 15,000 educators and asked 1,500 university deans to resign. Call it a counter-coup, but it’s just an industrial-strength version of what Erdogan has been up to now for several years. In fact, for the government to act so quickly, it must have had lists of its targets drawn up well in advance.

That doesn’t mean that Erdogan planned the coup. It just means that sometimes your adversaries help clear your path to power.

Which brings us back to the Donald.

A Man, A Plan, A Coup According to the aforementioned YouGov poll, 43 percent of Republicans could imagine the necessity of a military coup in the United States, rising to 55 percent in the event of constitutional violations. Those numbers look a lot like the kind of support Donald Trump enjoyed during the Republican primaries when a plurality, but not a majority, voted for him. Only when the primary season was coming to an end did his numbers rise above 50 percent among Republican voters.

It’s tempting to conclude that the same folks who approve of a military intervention into politics support Donald Trump’s intervention into politics.

Trump is, in a way, a one-man coup. He is an outsider. He has contempt for the normal workings of democracy. As he has amply demonstrated in his dealings in the business world, he rules by fiat and by twisting arms.

But the mechanism by which Trump seizes power will not be a coup. For the moment at least, the ballot box still rules. If he manages to attain the White House in November, it will not because of the brilliant organizing of the Republican Party, which is divided, feckless, and craven. It will be because his adversaries hand him the opportunity on a platter.

I know Recep Tayyip Erdogan – well, not really – and Donald Trump is no Erdogan. But the Donald’s will to power is comparable. It’s up to Trump’s adversaries to prevent him from crowning himself president – or else there will be many more conversations next fall about the plusses and minuses of military coups.

John Feffer directs Foreign Policy in Focus at the Institute for Policy Studies.

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Beyond the Classroom University of Melbourne student taking classroom conversations to influence public policy in Bhutan

Alison Ofotalau omething is happening in Bhutan – a country considered as one of the newest democracies in the world and cares so much about the gross national happiness of its people. In recent months, the people of Bhutan have engaged in a public debate that resulted in the revocation of a dress code policy for women. This short-lived policy required the women of Bhutan to wear a particular piece of ceremonial clothing called the Ada Rachu. Rachu is a scarf generally worn on the left shoulder with the national dress at important official or cultural occasions. It is worn to show respect when one is in the presence of state officials.

Similarly Bhutanese men wear a Kabney.

The Ada Rachu (pictured in this article) is specifically designed with verticals stripes and is believed to have cultural significance. It was the only design that women had worn in the past. However, over the years, the culture of wearing women’s Rachu has changed. Numerous other choices of patterned Rachu were available to the women of Bhutan, in addition to the Ada Rachu.

Despite its cultural significance, the Ada Rachu was never imposed on women as the only ceremonial scarf they wear to formal events. They were free to wear any pattern of scarf, as well as the Ada Rachu.

This freedom was briefly intercepted on April 27, 2016 when the Ministry of Home and Cultural Affairs of Bhutan declared in the national media that the only scarf women should place on their formal attire is the Ada Rachu. That news was initially met with silence and acceptance. Bhutanese are generally happy, kind and accepting people.

Any sort of activism that amounts to a public display of opposition to the Government is rare. Bhutanese have long been used to this level of political correctness that it is almost rude or disrespectful to challenge the decisions of those in authority. This, however does not mean that people do not form their own opinions on issues.

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held beliefs, perceptions and attitudes towards what it really means to be man (male) or woman (female).

Nima said by closely studying the works of feminist scholars like Raewyn Connell (2009), and Simone de Beauvior (1949), he learned of the difference between the concepts of femininity and masculinity, and of being man or woman. Simply put, man or woman is not a pre-determined state, but one becomes a man or woman through a process of social construction. Men are able to perform their roles as men, only by coming through this social construction process, and the same goes to women. The perceptions of which roles men should play and which ones are roles for women are shaped and learned through this process of social construction.

‘This was a moment of awakening for me’, Nima reflected. ‘This new frame of looking allows me to see something was odd about the news that women in Bhutan were to wear a particular design of scarf, regardless of whether they have an opinion on it or not. It was a gender issue, where you have men deciding what women should wear without any prior consultation or asking them how they feel and think about it’, Nima said. He felt he had to do something about it. ‘I wanted to start a conversation on the Ada Rachu issue as a gender issue… to take the conversations I was part of at the University of Melbourne to Bhutan’.

Armed with this new knowledge, he was confident the time was right to get people to start talking about the way they are affected by such decisions. He then sent an essay he wrote for his Gender, Globalisation and Development class to Kuensel, the most influential and widely circulated newspaper in Bhutan for publication. The essay topic was on ‘the social construction of gender roles’. Kuensel ran the essay as an opinion piece, and that culminated into a national conversation on the issue of Ada Rachu and shared decision making in Bhutan.

His opinion piece attracted a national discussion on social media, the broadcast media and the newspapers.

Surprising even to Nima was the fact that men dominated the discussion against the unilateral decision on the Ada Rachu. The Bhutanese Cabinet responded by revoking the Ada Rachu rule. Nima attributed this victory to the men and women in Bhutan who were willing to exercise their democratic freedom of expression.

Nima was mindful not to base his argument on culture, saying he wanted to make it more an issue of gender and shared decision making rather than an issue of culture because the Ada Rachu rule affected half the population of Bhutan – the women. That does not mean he dispels culture. According to Nima, culture is important and is still a part of people’s lives. ‘While the Government has an important role in preserving culture, it has to play that role through a consultative process that represents the different groups in society’, he said.

Nima said he was inspired by a promotional television advertisement which the University of Melbourne produced last year on the theme, Where Great Minds Collide. ‘Universities are a place where knowledge is created and debated. But if that knowledge is not taken out of the university classroom, it serves no purpose and is no use to anybody’, he said. ‘Connecting knowledge to the real world is very important. When people do not have a conceptual framework to link their ideas and opinions to, they can only voice their opinions through gossip or by getting angry’. Nima admitted he was able to see the Ada Rachu issue through the gender lens only because of the knowledge he acquired from University.

‘Otherwise, I would say things like, this is not fair, but I won’t be able to say why,’ he said.

Reflecting on his personal learning at the University of Melbourne, Nima said the human mind has this amazing capability to learn and unlearn at the same time. Breaking with our own stereotypes and assumptions is possible if we allow ourselves to experience that process’. Nima looks forward to returning to Bhutan at the end of his studies to serve his country by strengthening democracy through critical engagement. He said Bhutan is a young democracy, but also a close-knit society with a culture of silence.

He sees critical engagement as an important strategy for breaking with the silence.

Making Money through Finding Good Deals

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s complicated as real estate investing may seem, it really boils down to becoming proficient at finding good deals. For example, here is what you’re to look for.

Dr. Dolly Kikon of University of Melbourne with student Nima Tshering Dr Dolly Kikon coordinates the Gender, Globalisation and Development subject at the University of Melbourne. She was glad that Nima Tshering connected his assignment with debates and dialogues back in his country, Bhutan. Emphasizing on her teaching philosophy, Dr. Kikon said, ‘I strongly encourage students to be committed and engaged citizens. Their intellectual conversations and exciting ideas should go outside the classrooms and connect with the real world. After all, transfer of knowledge and communicating information should not be limited to the classroom. Students should be able to incorporate their lived experiences as practitioners or professionals and effectively build upon the classroom readings and debates. This is the key to have an enriching university experience’.

Dr Kikon said she always remind students that the opportunity that comes along with a university degree should make them committed and responsible to contribute towards a just and progressive society. This includes, among other things, the ability to be open to new ideas and participate in policy conversations like we have seen in Nima’s story.

‘As a teacher and scholar I believe that our intellectual integrity should go beyond the academy because we are all equally responsible to contribute towards our larger society’.

Dr Kikon also noted that it was wonderful to see how University of Melbourne attracted students from developing countries like Bhutan, Bangladesh, Cambodia, Maldives, and the Pacific Islands. Such a diverse group of international students, according to Dr Kikon, was a delight. She hoped that the University of Melbourne would continue to value its international student community and the richness and intellectual stimulation they bring with them.

Discount Properties: There are always people wanting to liquidate their properties because they are in desperate need of cash. In other words, people with financial difficulties are anxious to sell their properties even at a discount price. Their crisis may be caused by one of the following: failed business ventures, loss of employment, transfer, protracted illnesses, accidents, deaths, divorce, debts, lawsuits, estate problems, or fees for their children’s education. To be sure, it is wrong to prey on others’ misfortune. But you can choose to be observant and sensitive so as to prevent their misfortune from becoming a disaster by buying their properties and helping them to get back on track. Such action on your part could be a godsend as far as they are concerned. So, look for sellers who are anxious to unload their properties. To them, peace of mind is more important than property ownership.

Because of their individual circumstances, one seller might take Rs.5,00,000 cash, while another might prefer an income stream from a Rs.8,00,000 offer. Between these two extremes are hundreds of combinations of prices, terms, and financing sources that allow you to structure purchase offers to meet a wide range of seller-needs.

In asia, Freedom of speech is critical for human rights

Distressed Properties: Look for properties that are run-down and need major repairs.

All the about-to-fall-apart structures or damaged walls may seem frightening at first, but if you’re not opposed to a little sweat---or if you can hire some home repair professionals to do the sweating for you---you can save money on the more damaged, fixer-upper type of houses. Often a total face-lift will give you the ability to dramatically increase the property value or rent prices.

If the distressed property you have acquired needs only cosmetic improvements, all you have to do could be the following: a fresh coat of paint on the front door, a new front door knob, a new welcome mat, fresh sparkling clean windows, fresh paint in all rooms, new tiles in the kitchen and bathrooms, shiny sinks and tubs, laminate flooring for the living room, a clean oven, and new light fixtures or bulbs. As for curb appeal, you can add simple landscaping and clean entry way. This is how you could give a new look to a run-down house and increase the property value for rent or sale.

Buying a distressed property in a good neighborhood can be a great deal. You can spend a lot less for a distressed house than you might not typically be able to afford, and build equity as it increases in value. As a matter of fact, both Dimapur and Kohima have a lot of distressed properties in prime locations. Let’s say, if our government were to pass a law to demolish all substandard houses or condemn all structures that are not in compliance with building codes, some people could make a lot of money by dealing with these distressed properties. Would you be one of them?

Henri Tiphagne and Marte Hellema eflecting on the human rights situation in Asia has become a dismal exercise. While it is difficult to give exact numbers—since many cases go unreported—based on our meetings and interviews with human rights workers on the ground, enforced disappearances and extra-judicial killings seem to be on the rise. In addition, modern day slavery, inhumane treatment of refugees and the return of authoritarian and repressive regimes are common across the region. In that context, being allowed to say what you please and having the right to come together with others might not seem to be crucial priorities.

But without freedom of expression and freedom of assembly and association, activists will never win the struggle for human rights.

This year the Asian Forum for Human Rights and Development (FORUMASIA)—a network of 58 human rights organisations in 19 countries in Asia—is celebrating its 25th anniversary. In preparation for the anniversary publication and campaign, we consulted and interviewed approximately 120 human rights defenders from across Asia and beyond. Many very serious human rights concerns came to the fore, but the challenge most often mentioned was the shrinking space for civil society, and in particular the need for the freedom of expression and freedom of assembly and association to counter it.

Threats and abuse of power, as well as the adoption of laws and regulations that limit these specific freedoms for organisations and individuals critical of those in power, have become common practice. Contributors highlighted that while the trend is worse in authoritarian regimes, several countries that claim to be democracies are also increasingly cracking down on civil society. Among the principal tools that governments use to silence civil society are the criminalisation of dissent and bolstering national security discourses.

New restrictive laws regulating nongovernmental organisations include: obligations to register and constantly report on activities and finances, restrictions on funding from abroad, and limits on who nongovernmental organisations are allowed to

Conversion Opportunities: Look for opportunities that are ripe for conversion to a more profitable use. This could be a vacant land which can be converted into residential plots or a commercial zone. When you convert something from one to another, it can often dramatically increase its value. In the case of Nagaland’s unique land ownership laws, in which non-locals are not eligible to purchase our land, you could possibly adopt some creative arrangements to do real estate business.

For example, you could build above-ground structures such as single family houses, multiple residential flats, or commercial building complexes for sale to anyone, including non-locals, although all legal requirements must be thoroughly checked first. If everything is legal and proper, such a creative arrangement could become a win-win deal for all parties involved: First, you could make a lot of money while still retaining land-ownership. Second, you could help attract nonlocals from middle-income families who are generally more stable or productive for the community. Third, more house-owners means more revenue for our government as it can collect more property taxes (say, 1% 2% of the property value) each year.

As someone who’s very interested in real estate development, I have taken on a leasebasis certain community-owned jungle areas in a not-so-easily accessible mountain side somewhere, which have been lying idle, or unused, for as long as one can remember. No, I haven’t acquired them for logging or extraction of stones to make easy money. Nor is my intent for conversion into residential plots or commercial zones. Rather, it’s for development of eco-tourism as a means for income generation and job creation. Did I put in a lot of money to obtain this real estate deal? Certainly not, but this could turn out to be a very profitable project. My point, however, is this: anyone can convert even jungles or so-called non-usable rocky cliffs into income generating sources, without having to destroy nature or disturb mother earth.

Indeed, opportunities to make a lot of money in real estate abound in Nagaland. But the question is, can you add value to properties or find good deals before others do?

Photo of the Ada Rachu, courtesy of Kuensel This news did not sit well with one person, Nima Tshering - a graduate student at the University of Melbourne. Nima is studying towards a Master’s degree in Social Policy on an Endeavour Postgraduate Scholarship Program of the Australian Government. One of the subjects he took towards his Master’s degree was the Gender, Globalisation and Development subject. Nima said this subject really changed his world view on the issue of gender. The classroom conversations that he was part of had opened up a new framework through which he sees himself in relation to the men and women of his country. He learned that in gender, one is not born male or female. The more he was challenged, the more he immersed himself in a process to unlearn long

About the writer: Alison Ofotalau is a University of Melbourne graduate student in the Masters of Development Studies Course. She comes from Solomon Islands and is studying under the Australian Government’s Australia Awards Scholarship Program. Alison has worked as a journalist in Solomon Islands and in the pacific region for over 15 years. Prior to coming to University of Melbourne, she had served for four years as Communications Specialist for the World Bank’s Country Office in Solomon Islands.

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associate with. Governments have fined, prosecuted and expelled human rights organisations based on these laws. When organisations are not able to operate legally and/or have their funding removed, and authorities stifle individuals from speaking out, there is little to no ability to fight back.

For human rights defenders, speaking in public and raising our voices in unison are often the only weapons we have in the fight for human rights against those with more power and resources. But in Asia this comes at a high cost. Authorities across the region are recognising the threat of free speech and free assembly: countries like India, Malaysia, and Cambodia have all introduced laws and regulations that not only restrict the freedoms of expression, assembly and association, but also have made it nearly impossible for human rights defenders to do their work.

An increasing number of people also disappear or are killed for using their rights to speak up or gather together.

Across the region, the number of enforced disappearances and extra-judicial killings that can be directly linked to people not allowing themselves to be silenced is in-

creasing. Recent examples include bloggers in Bangladesh who are under attack, Sabeen Mahmud in Pakistan who was killed after hosting a public event on people missing in Baluchistan, and the murder of land rights activist, Chai Bunthonglek, in Southern Thailand.

Recognising these threats, one of the things we do at FORUM-ASIA is offer protection assistance to human rights defenders at risk. In 2009, we formed a Protection Plan that aims to provide timely and efficient assistance to human rights defenders at risk in Asia. We do this through temporary relocation and other types of urgent assistance, as well as trial observation missions. The assistance under the Protection Plan is temporary in nature, and the person applying for assistance must be from one of the member/partner organisations of FORUM-ASIA or must work on human rights issues together with FORUM-ASIA’s members/partners organisations in Asia. In 2014, FORUM-ASIA assisted six human rights defenders/women human rights defenders and one community group at risk through this program, and in 2015 we assisted 18 individuals and one community group. Due

to new funding and partnerships, we expect the number to be even higher for 2016.

We also encourage much-needed collaboration by bringing human rights activists together, by themselves or with other stakeholders, to share, discuss and address burning human rights issues, among them violations related to the freedoms of expression, assembly and association. Over the years, FORUM-ASIA has organised such meetings with participants ranging from indigenous peoples to UN Special Rapporteurs.

However, it is not enough to merely bring people together. It is equally important to ensure that human rights defenders have the knowledge and skills needed to claim their rights effectively, making full use of all the national and international human rights instruments and mechanisms at their disposal. FORUM-ASIA does so by increasing the capacity and knowledge of its members, partners and staff on their rights through trainings, publications and exchange programmes.

Everyone who supports human rights defenders must become much more concerned, observant and critical of situations in which free speech and the ability for activists to come together are being threatened. Other governments, donors, intergovernmental organisations, international human rights mechanisms, and most importantly, regular people, need to recognise the importance of these rights, and to speak out when they witness a crackdown on human rights defenders. For this purpose, FORUM-ASIA engages with stakeholders at the national, regional and international level to pressure decision makers to respect and protect these freedoms.

Standing up for the freedoms of expression, assembly and association might not always seem to be the most exciting of struggles, particularly in a context such as Asia where so many grave human rights violations occur. But failing to do so entrenches a pathway to further escalation of violations and the dismantling of democracy; curtailing these rights degrades people and takes away a part of their humanity. In that sense, free speech, assembly and association are some of the most fundamental and enabling rights, and we must fight to protect them.

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Mandsaur assault: BJP cornered in Parliament as two women attacked by cow vigilantes NEw DElHI, July 27 (PTI): In yet another instance of cow vigilantism, two Muslim women who were carrying buffalo meat were assaulted by people at a railway station in Mandsaur on suspicion that it was beef in the presence of police which arrested the duo. The incident came close on the heels of the attack on dalit youths in Gujarat by cow vigilantes for skinning a dead cow, drawing outrage and triggering a slugfest between BJP and its rivals.

Mandsaur Superintendent of Police Manoj Sharma said they received a call from a person on Tuesday stating that two women were being manhandled by people on suspicion of carrying beef at the railway station. Two police constables, including a woman, then rushed to the platform and took the two women away, he said.

After that, the meat was sent for examination which revealed that it was of buffalo, he said, adding one of the two women had earlier also been booked for carrying meat in an illegal manner. Following their arrest, the two women were produced before a local court which sent them in judicial

Cow skinned by Dalits in Una was killed by lions, says Guj CID AHMEDABAD, July 27 (PTI): The Gujarat police probing the widely condemned incident of thrashing of dalits in Una town of Gir Somnath district by 'cow vigilantes' has found that the cow being skinned by the dalits, was killed by lions. While probing the dalit flogging incident near Mota Samadhiyala village in Una taluka, the CIDCrime officials said they have learnt from eyewitnesses that the cow was killed by lions on the intervening night of July 10 and 11. According to CID inspector-general SS Trivedi, who is supervising the probe, lions remand under relevant sections of The Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act-1960.

"It is a law and order situation and people should exercise restraint. Under no circumstances, they should take the law in their hands.

We are gradually making efforts to check such incidents," the SP said Asked about the attack on the two women, Madhya Pradesh Home Minister Bhupendra Singh denied that the two women were assaulted by other women passengers in police custody and said the policemen who were on the site had saved them during a scuf-

had killed four cows near Mota Samadhiyala that night.

"During our probe, eyewitnesses told us that lions had killed a cow in Bediya village near Mota Samadhiyala and three other cows in surrounding villages during that night.

The dalit victims were called in the morning to dispose of the carcasses.

Thus, it is clear that the victims were not involved in cow slaughter," said Trivedi. Though the village is located away from Gir sanctuary, lions are usually spotted in the area. Some of the villages also fall in lion corridor used by the wild cats to move

fle. He claimed that the two women had an argument with fellow passengers and there was a scuffle involving both sides.

"If they (the two women) give us any representation that something objectionable has happened, we will conduct an inquiry and ensure that the culprits are punished," the minister said.

Kotwali police station in-charge M P Singh Parihar said they had received a "tip-off" that the two women were on their way to Mandsaur from Jaora with beef following which they were caught outside the

around. Trivedi said it was still a matter of investigation as to who called the 'cow vigilantes' when the dalits were skinning the cow and what was the motive behind giving such false information, which led to the brutal thrashing. On July 11, dalit youths were beaten up outside Mota Samadhiyala village, when they were skinning a dead cow brought from Bediya village. Later, the accused took them to nearby Una town and again thrashed them with sticks and iron rods after tying them to a vehicle.

They were also paraded half-naked on the road in full public view.

railway station with nearly 30 kg meat on Tuesday.

"On examination it was found that the two women were not carrying beef and it was found to be buffalo meat," he said. "No report was filed by them that they were beaten by radical elements at the station," the police officer said.

OPPOSITION ATTACKS PM MODI IN PARLIAMENT Opposition BSP and Congress created uproar in Rajya Sabha over the issue.

The BJP-led Government was again targeted by the Opposition leaders which had accused it of being

"anti dalit" after the Gujarat incident.

BSP chief Mayawati hit out at BJP, alleging that on one hand, it talks of protecting the girl child and giving dignity and honour to women but on the other unleashes goons on them.

As she completed her submission, BSP members trooped into the Well of the House, shouting anti-government slogans and were joined by Congress MPs. "Mahila virodhi yeh sarkar nahi chalegi, nahi chalegi (This anti-women government will not be tolerated)", they shouted.

"Dalit virodhi yeh sarkar

nahi chalegi, nahi chalegi (this anti-dalit government will not be tolerated)."

Congress leader Anand Sharma asked why Prime Minister Narendra Modi has not responded to attacks in name of 'Gau Raksha'.

"He has done 'chai-pecharcha' (talk over tea) and 'mann-ki-baat' (straight talk from heart) but why not on this issue," he asked.

Leader of the Opposition Ghulam Nabi Azad said Congress party was not principally against cow protection but was against targeting of dalits and Muslims in name of Gau Raksha.

"Let it be very clear. We are not against Gau Raksha. But in the garb of Gau Raksha, targeting dalits and Muslims is something we are against," he said.

Union Minister Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi said violence in any form and in any state is condemnable.

"We don't justify in anyway" violence against dalits or women, the minister, who also holds Minority Affairs portfolio, said, adding the country is run by rule of law and Constitution and not through "lathi (force)".

He said Madhya Pradesh government has taken action in the matter.

Direct entry for Hindu migrants from India orders 4 maritime spy planes, bolsters navy Pakistan, B'Desh in MBBS, BE courses NEw DElHI, July 27 (REu- A second defence official con- across the Indian Ocean. The deal,

NEw DElHI, July 27 (IANs): Hindu migrants from Pakistan and Bangladesh who are now based in India can get direct admission into the MBBS and BE courses from this academic year, the External Affairs Ministry said on Wednesday. The ministry has been running a self-financing scheme for foreign nationals from developing countries for admission in Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery (MBBS), Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS), Bachelor of Engineering (BE), Bachelor of Pharmacy (B.Pharm) and diplomas in these disciplines in institutions across India.

Now the ministry has decided to include "persecuted religious minority migrants from Bangladesh and Pakistan based in India" within the purview of this scheme for admission in MBBS, BDS and BE courses from current academic year, the Ministry said in a statement. "These applicants are not required to appear in any central entrance examination such as AIPMT or any other entrance examination. The candidates will be selected on the basis of academic merit," the official statement said. Interested candidates may apply

by August 19 at the office of Under Secretary (Education), Ministry of External Affairs, Jawaharlal Nehru Bhawan, Janpath, New Delhi.

TERs): India signed a contract on Wednesday to buy four maritime spy planes from Boeing Co for about $1 billion, defence and industry sources said, aiming to bolster the navy as it tries to check China's presence in the Indian Ocean. India has already deployed eight of the long-range P-8I aircraft to track submarine movements in the Indian Ocean and on Wednesday exercised an option for four more, two defence ministry officials and an industry source told Reuters. "It's a follow-on order, it was signed today," a defence ministry official said, speaking on condition of anonymity as he is not authorised to make announcements on procurements.

firmed the value of the contract at about $1 billion and said the aircraft were expected to enter service over the next three years.

Amrita Dhindsa, a spokeswoman for Boeing defence, space, and security in India, said she was not in a position to say anything on the contract and referred all questions to the defence ministry.

But she said the P81 was an aircraft used for not only for longrange patrol but was also equipped with Harpoon missiles for antisubmarine warfare.India has been building up its naval surveillance capabilities since China's navy expanded its reach and sent submarines, including a nuclear-powered boat that docked in Sri Lanka,

signed during a visit by the U.S. Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition Frank Kendall, marks a further tightening of India's ties with the United States, which has emerged as a top arms supplier in recent years for India's largely Soviet-equipped military.

A U.S. embassy spokesman was not immediately available for comment. Boeing last year completed the delivery of the last of the aircraft under the previous order worth $2.1 billion, an industry source said. The Indian navy has deployed some of its P8-I aircraft to the remote Andaman and Nicobar islands near the Malacca Straits and 2 other routes into the Indian Ocean for military and commercial shipping.

Two Indians among prestigious Magsaysay awardees NEw DElHI, July 27 (IANs): Carnatic music exponent T.M. Krishna and social activist Bezwada Wilson are two Indians who have been conferred the prestigious Ramon Magsaysay Award for this year.

While Krishna got the award for ‚"ensuring social inclusiveness in culture Wilson was selected for ‚"asserting the inalienable right to a life of human dignity", according to their citations.

Four other Magsaysay Award winners this year are Conchita Carpio-Morales from the Philippines, Dompet Dhuafa from Indonesia, Vientiane Rescue from Laos, and Japan Overseas Coop-

eration Volunteers.

Instituted in 1957, the award named after the late President Ramon Magsaysay of the Philippines is bestowed on persons as well as organisations for‚"greatness of spirit and transformative leadership‚" in Asia.

The trustees of the Ramon Magsaysay Award Foundation annually select the awardees, who are presented a certificate and a medallion with an embossed image of Magsaysay in profile. It carries $50,000 in award money.

The award is presented at formal ceremonies in Manila, on August 31, the birth anniversary of Magsaysay, the third Presi-

dent of the Philippines.

Wilson, 50, has spent 32 years in his crusade, his citation read Born in a Dalit family in Karnataka's Kolar, he was the first in his family, which had been engaged in manual scavenging for generations, to go for higher education.

Treated as an outcast in school and acutely aware of his family’s lot, Wilson was filled with great anger; but he would later channel this anger to a crusade to eradicate manual scavenging, it said, adding he started by changing the mindset of his family and relatives - that being a Dalit is not their fate but a sta-

tus imposed by society and that no human being should be made to do such demeaning work as scavenging.

In 1986, he sent a complaint about dry latrines to the authorities of their town, and when he was ignored sent the complaint to the Prime Minister and threatened legal action. As a result, the town’s dry latrines were converted and scavengers transferred to non-scavenging jobs.

Four other Magsaysay Award winners this year are Conchita Carpio-Morales from the Philippines, Dompet Dhuafa from Indonesia, Vientiane Rescue from Laos and Japan Overseas Cooperation Volunteers.

Instituted in 1957, the award named after the late President Ramon Magsaysay of the Philippines is bestowed on persons as well as organisations for "greatness of spirit and transformative leadership" in Asia.

The trustees of the Ramon Magsaysay Award Foundation annually select the awardees, who are presented a certificate and a medallion with an embossed image of Magsaysay in profile. It carries $50,000 in award money.

The award is presented at formal ceremonies in Manila, on August 31, the birth anniversary of Magsaysay, the third President of the Philippines.

Chinese incursion in Uttarakhand DEHRADuN, July 27 (IANs): The Uttarakhand government said on Wednesday Chinese troops had been spotted within its territory by a local administrative team on July 19 and were asked to return. Senior state government officials said the incursion was spotted in Badahoti in Chamoli district. District Magistrate Vinod Kumar Suman told IANS that he had sent a report to "appropriate authorities" but refused to elaborate. Uttarakhand Chief Minister Harish Rawat also confirmed the incursion, saying he had reported the matter to the Union Home Ministry. Uttarakhand shares a 350-km-long boundary with China and incursions have been reported in the past too.

A team of 19 government officials, led by Sub-Divisional Magistrate (SDM) Yogendra Singh had on July 19 left for the "summer inspection". The team is said to have spotted the "presence of Chinese soldiers on the soil". The team retreated to Rimkhim and informed the Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) teams posted there. They then informed the district magistrate who passed the information to the chief ministers office. The Chinese retreated to their own side after spending 40 minutes on Indian soil.

Govt to launch e-passport NEw DElHI, July 27 (PTI): New generation e-passport featuring enhanced security features such as biometric details may soon be rolled out by the government.

Replying to a question in the Lok Sabha, Minister of State for External Affairs V K Singh said government was in the process of procuring devices for e-passport. The epassport is likely to secure the data and curb the menace of fake passports. An e-Passport contains an electronic chip. The chip holds the same information that is printed on the passport's data page. "The Government has plans to issue e-passports to the citizens. The Government has given its approval for procurement of electronic contactless inlays for manufacturing of e-passports to India Security Press (ISP) Nasik. "In this regard, ISP Nasik, has been authorised to float a global three-stage tender for procurement of International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO)-compliant electronic contactless inlays along with its operating system which is required for manufacture of e-passports," Singh said. He said manufacture of e-passport will commence on the successful completion of the tendering and procurement process by ISP, Nasik.

LS passes Lokpal, Lokayukta bill NEw DElHI, July 27 (IANs): The Lokpal and Lokayukta (Amendment) Bill, 2016, doing away with the time period for public servants to furnish details of their assets and liabilities, was passed by the Lok Sabha on Wednesday without a discussion. The bill seeks to amend Section 44 of the existing act under which public servants are bound to furnish the details of their assets, debts and other liabilities within a period of 30 days from the date on which they make and subscribe an oath or affirmation to enter upon their office. Now this time period has been removed for one prescribed by the government. Introducing the amendment bill, Minister for Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions Jitendra Singh stressed: "Through this amendment, the government is not diluting the Lokpal and Lokayukta Act and it is committed to make it more stringent." Later talking to reporters, Singh said that particular amendment in Section 44 created the urgency for the point of view that it makes "mandatory for the public servants, Members of Parliament and NGOs to declare their assets by July 31".

Modi's silence has left country speechless: Congress NEw DElHI, July 27 (IANs): The Congress on Wednesday took a dig at Prime Minister Narendra Modi for not speaking on various issues of national importance, saying his silence had left the country speechless. "He does not speak here (in India). He can address the US Congress for over 40 minutes but does not speak when it comes to the marginalised in the country," Congress spokesperson Abhishek Manu Singhvi told the media at the Parliament House complex. "Modi goes silent when he has to make a statement on various issues in India. Modi's speechlessness has rendered the country speechless," he quipped.

The Congress also accused the Modi government of "supporting anti-poor and anti-Dalits forces" and said it had "created an atmosphere of fear among the marginalised".

"In Gujarat, a lion kills a cow; so-called upper caste people do not come forward to dispose of the carcass, but when the Dalits do it, they are beaten up and threatened," Singhvi said cow protection vigilantes thrashed two helpless women at a railway station in Mandsour in Madhya Pradesh on Tuesday for carrying buffalo meat."There is trust deficit.

They are creating an atmosphere in which there is no fear of law," he said.

More girls studying, but 84% drop out after graduation Prachi Salve IANS/IndiaSpend

While more young women are enrolled in higher education than ever before -- and apparently more successful in clearing 10thstandard board exams than young men -- they are either marrying early or not finding or not looking for jobs, according to an IndiaSpend analysis of various data.

The enrolment of girls in higher education increased from 39% to 46% from 2007 to 2014, but female participation in India's labour force declined to a low of 27% in 2014 from 34% in 1999, according to a 2015 study by the International Monetary Fund (IMF).

Almost 12 million women are enrolled in undergraduate courses, but few continue to professional courses; 600,000 women were enrolled for diploma courses in 2013, the latest

year for which data is available. Even fewer women -only 40% -- sign on for PhDs. In 2016, girls were more successful than boys in clearing the 10th-standard exams of a national education board, a trend that has held over seven years.

While 428,443 girls appeared for the 10th-standard exams of the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE), 379,523 were successful -- a pass percentage of 88.5, according to CBSE data. By compari-

son, 564,213 boys wrote the exams and 444,832 were successful -- a pass percentage of 79.

Pressure to marry early continues So, what happens to these girls after the board exams?

The CBSE is one of many boards nationwide, but the trend of girls overtaking boys is probably being repeated elsewhere.

What could be responsible for the trend reversing itself

in higher education and young women not making it to the job market is the push to get married.

Although the median age of marriage has increased, it continues to be low: 19.2 for women in 2011 (up from 18.2 in 2001), according to 2011 Census data. Men got married, on average, at 23.5 in 2011, up from 22.6 in 2001.

The enrolment in higher education has been estimated to be 33.3 million, of which 17.9 million were male and 15.4 million female in 2014-15, according to the All India Survey on Higher Education, released by the Ministry of Human Resource Development in 2015.

Young women accounted for 46 per cent of the total enrolment in higher education, an improvement from 44.3 per cent in 2012-13.

The gross enrolment ratio (GER, the number of college students in the 18-23

age group as a proportion of all young men and women in that age group) in higher education in India was 23.6 in 2014-15, up from 20.8 in 2012-13. This is lower than the global average of 27 and lower than other emerging economies such as China (26) and Brazil (36), according to data released by the Ministry of Human Resource Development.

While the GER for young men was 24.5, that for young women was 22.7 in 2014-15, an improvement from 17.9 in 2012-13.

The number of young men enrolled for higher education increased 13 per cent to 17.9 million in 2014-15, from 15.8 million in 2012-13. The number of young women enrolled increased 21 per cent to 15.3 million from 12.6 million.

After graduation, numbers of men increase, women decrease The highest concentration of women is seen

among undergraduates, at 12.4 million, followed by 1.9 million for post-graduation. Only 0.6 million girls are enrolled for diploma courses.

As many as 14 million boys are enrolled in undergraduate courses (almost 17.5 per cent higher than girls), followed by postgraduation (1.8 million, or 6.1 per cent lower than girls) and graduate diploma courses (1.6 million, 61 per cent higher than girls).

The trend of more young men than women is evident at almost every level after high school, except M.Phil, post-graduate and certificate courses, where female enrolment is slightly higher than male enrolment. Post-graduate courses have 49 per cent males and 51 per cent females, according to the data released by Ministry of Human Resource Development.

Women tend to focus on the humanities, with 38

per cent of all women enrolled in Bachelor of Arts courses, followed by science and commerce; 28 per cent of men enrol for BA courses. When it comes bachelors of education, women (2.8 per cent) once again outnumber men (1.8 per cent).

Up to eight per cent of all young men sign up for bachelor's courses in engineering, nearly double of women (4.1 per cent).

There is a similar skew for male (nine per cent) and female (4.5 per cent) in bachelors' technology courses.

Women dwindling in workforce, despite rising female enrolment in higher education When the gender parity index -- or GPI, the ratio of female students to male students -- in higher education rises, it should lead to higher female labour force participation rates, typically measured as the share of women employed

or seeking work as a share of the working-age female population.

In addition to raising labour input, the resulting human-capital accumulation should boost potential output, according to a 2015 study by the IMF. But the percentage of women in India's workforce is declining, as IndiaSpend reported in March 2015.

India's female labour force participation has dropped from 35 per cent in 1991 to 27 per cent in 2014, a rate below the global average of around 50 per cent and the East Asian average of around 63 per cent, according to a 2015 IMF study.

As incomes rise, women's labour force participation often falls, only to rise again when female education levels improve; consequently, the value of women in the labour market increases, the IMF study said. That is not happening in India.

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Democrat Clinton makes history with US presidential nomination

PHILADELPHIA, JuLy 27 (REutERs): Hillary Clinton secured the Democratic Party’s White House nomination, coming back from a stinging defeat in her first presidential run in 2008 and surviving a bitter primary fight to become the first woman to head the ticket of a major party in U.S. history.

In a symbolic show of party unity, Clinton’s former rival, U.S. Senator Bernie Sanders of Vermont, on Tuesday told the chairwoman from the convention floor that Clinton, 68, should be selected as the party’s nominee at the dramatic climax of a state-by-state roll call at the Democratic convention in Philadelphia.

Capping nearly a quarter century in public life, Clinton will become the party’s standard-bearer against Republican nominee Donald Trump in the Nov. 8 election when she accepts the nomination on Thursday.

“If there are any little girls out there who stayed up late to watch, let me just say: I may become the first woman president, but one of you is next,” Clinton told the convention via a video satellite link.

In nominating Clinton, delegates made the point that the selection of a woman was a milestone in America’s 240-year-old history. Women got the right to vote in 1920 after ratification of the 19th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution.

Clinton’s husband, former President Bill Clinton, portrayed her in a speech to the convention as a dynamic force for change as he made a case for

Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton addresses the Democratic National Convention via a live video feed from New York during the second night at the Democratic National Convention in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, US on July 26. (REUTERS Photo)

her White House bid.

“Hillary is uniquely qualified to seize the opportunities and reduce the risks we face, and she is still the best darn changemaker I have ever known,” he said, hitting back at Republican arguments she is a Washington insider tied to the status quo.

The Democratic nominee, who promises to tackle income inequality, tighten gun control and rein in Wall Street if she becomes president, is eager to portray Trump, a businessman and former reality TV show host, as too unstable to sit in the Oval Office.

Trump, 70, who has never

held elective office, got a boost in opinion polls from his nomination at the Republican convention last week. He had a 2-point lead over Clinton in a Reuters/ Ipsos opinion poll released on Tuesday, the first time he has been ahead since early May. Sanders has endorsed Clinton, but some of his supporters protested in Philadelphia against the party leadership’s apparent backing of her during the Democratic primary fight.

Outside the convention hall, protests turned more heated late on Tuesday. Thousands of protesters gathered near a subway station close to the conven-

tion center although a heavy police presence and barricades kept them far from convention guests. Among the protesters were Sanders supporters and Black Lives Matter activists.

At least three people clambered over perimeter fences and were arrested. Some set up a candlelight vigil, sang songs and chanted “Election fraud,” in apparent reference to leaked emails that showed the Democratic National Committee tried to undermine Sanders’ campaign.

‘THE REAL ONE’ Earlier on Tuesday, delegates from South Dakota had

given Clinton 15 votes, formally ensuring that she had more than the 2,383 votes needed to win the nomination. She emerged with a total of 2,842 votes to Sanders’ 1,865.

Two delegates held up a red banner emblazoned “History” in white letters as Clinton’s face showed up on the screen.

In 2008, she lost a hardfought nomination battle to first-term U.S. Senator Barack Obama, who went on to become America’s first black president.

Bill Clinton’s speech on Tuesday night offered an unusual twist to the warm spousal endorsement of a presidential candidate traditionally given at party conventions by a wife, not a man - let alone a former president of the United States.

He said Hillary had been a political activist since the couple’s early days as law students together. He told how she gave legal aid services to poor people and went undercover to expose a segregationist school in Alabama in the 1970s.

Clinton put forth an alternative narrative to the Republican portrayal of his wife as a powerhungry politician who bends the rules and lacks transparency in her political dealings.

Polls show many Americans distrust Hillary Clinton.

Controversy over her use of a private email server for official business while she served as America’s top diplomat dogged her during the primary election season.

The convention this week is, in part, an effort to reintroduce

Clinton to American voters, more than half of whom view her unfavorably, according to Reuters/Ipsos polling.

Clinton came under relentless attack at the Republican convention in Cleveland, as speakers assailed her over the email controversy and her record as secretary of state and painted her as out of touch with ordinary Americans. Delegates weighed in with repeated chants of “Lock her up.”

“They’re running against a cartoon,” Bill Clinton said in his speech. “Cartoons are twodimensional, they’re easy to absorb. Life in the real world is complicated and real change is hard, and a lot of people even think it’s boring.”

Then speaking directly to the crowd, he said to cheers and applause: “Good for you because earlier today you nominated the real one.”

President from 1993 to 2001, Bill Clinton, 69, left office with high approval ratings and is known as one of the most powerful political orators in the country.

Trump appeared to approve of Bill Clinton’s appearance.

“Smart move by the Democrats to have Pres. @billclinton play a key role in their convention,” he wrote on Twitter.

KAINE SPEECH Supporters of Hillary Clinton say her Washington credentials show she has the experience needed for the White House during tough times as the United States tries to hasten its economic recovery and tack-

le challenges abroad like Islamic State and the rise of China.

Detractors view her as too cozy with the establishment and say she carries political baggage dating back to the start of her husband’s first White House term in the 1990s.

The lineup of speakers for Wednesday includes Clinton’s vice presidential running mate Tim Kaine, President Barack Obama, Vice President Joe Biden and Michael Bloomberg, the former mayor of New York City.

Bloomberg, who was previously elected as a Republican and later became an independent, is expected to endorse Clinton and could help her win over independent and moderate voters.

When Clinton announced her choice of Kaine last week, Clinton cast the former Richmond, Virginia, mayor and governor of Virginia as a seasoned and steady leader and contrast him with Trump’s volatile campaign.

But the pick disappointed some supporters of Sanders who were upset over his past support for the Trans-Pacific Partnership trade agreement.

Tsegereda Mulugeta, a California delegate and devoted Sanders backer, said Kaine was not progressive enough.

“It’s going to have to be a really good speech,” she said.

But Margot Lester, who attended the convention with her husband as a guest, said she was impressed by Kaine. “He’s got a good solid record, he’s authentic, he owns his positions,” she said.

Scientists make novel water-from-urine machine No aim to “perpetuate military rule” Source: Reuters

A team of scientists at a Belgian university say they have created a machine that turns urine into drinkable water and fertilizer using solar energy, a technique which could be applied in rural areas and developing countries.

While there are other options for treating waste water, the system applied at the University of Ghent uses a special membrane, is said to be energy-efficient and to be applicable in areas off the electricity grid.

“We’re able to recover fertilizer Belgian scientists Marjolein Vanoppen and Sebastiaan Derese demonstrate the use of a machine that turns urine into drinkable water and drinking water from urine usand fertilizer using solar energy, at the University of Ghent, Belgium ing just a simple process and solar energy,” said University of Ghent reon July 26. (REUTERS Photo)

searcher Sebastiaan Derese.

The urine is collected in a big tank, heated in a solar-powered boiler before passing through the membrane where the water is recovered and nutrients such as potassium, nitrogen and phosphorus are separated.

Under the slogan #peeforscience, the team recently deployed the machine at a 10-day music and theater festival in central Ghent, recovering 1,000 liters of water from the urine of revelers. The aim is to install larger versions of the machine in sports venues or airports but also to take it to a rural community in the developing world where fertilizers and reliable drinking water are short in supply, Derese said.

Turkey orders detention of 47 more journalists IstANBuL, JuLy 27 (REutERs): Turkey ordered another 47 journalists detained on Wednesday, a government official said, part of a widening crackdown on supporters of U.S.-based Muslim cleric Fethullah Gulen, accused by Ankara of masterminding a failed military coup.

“Today’s detentions cover executives and some staff including columnists of (the now defunct) Zaman newspaper, the Gulen

movement’s flagship media organisation,” the official, speaking on condition of anonymity, told reporters.

Critics of President Tayyip Erdogan argue he is using the failed July 15-16 coup as a pretext to muzzle dissent and tighten his grip on power. The clampdown has drawn criticism from the European Union, which Turkey aspires to join.

Authorities shut down Zaman in March, part of a crackdown on

suspected Gulen supporters. They have sharply accelerated the crackdown since the coup attempt, suspending, detaining or placing under investigation more than 60,000 soldiers, police, teachers, judges, civil servants and others.

Gulen, 75, denies involvement in the abortive coup, in which at least 246 people were killed. An ally-turned-foe of Erdogan, he had built up an extensive network of schools, charities and businesses

in Turkey over decades.

Wednesday’s list of journalists to be detained includes some known for their leftist activism who do not share the religious world view of the Gulenist movement.

On Monday, media reported that arrest warrants had been issued for 42 other journalists, including well-known commentator and former parliamentarian Nazli Ilicak. Of them, 16 have so far been taken into custody, Dogan said.

with Thai charter; ex-PM rejects it

BANGKOK, JuLy 27 (REutERs): A constitution that Thailand will decide on in a referendum next month is not aimed at perpetuating military rule, an official who helped write it said on Wednesday, as a former premier from a pro-establishment party rejected the draft charter.

The outcome of the Aug. 7 referendum could have far-reaching implications for Southeast Asia’s second-biggest economy as a military government that took power after a 2014 coup tries to shape politics after a decade of turmoil.

Critics argue that the constitution, to replace one torn up by the military after the coup, will entrench military control at the expense of elected political parties.

The government says it will ensure stable politics.

Norachit Sinhaseni, a former diplomat and spokesman for the Constitution Drafting Committee, said the main objective of the charter was to ensure a swift return to democracy. “We have no interest or desire to perpetuate military rule,” Norachit told Reuters.

“Our number one priority is to put Thailand back on the road to democracy.”

The military government would interpret a “yes” vote as a seal of approval and a mandate to govern, experts say.

A “no” vote, on the other hand, could be seen as undermining the government’s legitimacy, and would raise questions about its road map to a promised general election

next year.

Norachit said there were no guidelines as to what would happen if the draft was rejected.

The government says the proposed constitution will heal divisions after years of rivalry between the military-dominated establishment and election-winning populist politicians who the military says buy their way to power.

The constitution would allow for an unelected prime minister and an upper house of parliament appointed by the junta with seats reserved for military commanders to check the powers of elected lawmakers for a five-year transitional period.

It also sets out an electoral system that critics say would produce weak coalition governments. Even some of the military’s natural political allies have voiced opposition. Former Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva, leader of the pro-establishment Democrat Party, rejected the constitution on Wednesday, saying he did not see how it would help the country make progress.

“The draft can hardly be used as a tool to make the country move forward and meet the needs of the people,” Abhisit told reporters. “I cannot accept this draft.”

The government has stifled dissent since the coup and is particularly sensitive about criticism of the charter, curbing debate and detaining more than a dozen activists in recent weeks for campaigning against it.

Japan mass killing sparks debate: why didn’t the system prevent it? tOKyO, JuLy 27 (REutERs): A day after the mass murder of 19 people at a facility for the disabled, many shocked Japanese were questioning why the only suspect was discharged after just two weeks from a hospital to which he’d been forcibly committed under mental health laws.

Some are also wondering why the suspect, who had written letters in February saying he would kill hundreds of handicapped people, was not kept under surveillance after he left hospital.

“Involuntary commitment is done forcefully by the authorities...If the time period drags on longer than necessary, it becomes a serious violation of human rights,” Asahi newspaper said in an editorial on Tuesday.

“However, there were warning signs before the incident,” said the Asahi,

one of Japan’s two biggest newspapers. “Was the treatment and monitoring of the man sufficient”?

The suspect, 26-yearold Satoshi Uematsu, gave himself up to police just an hour after the frenzied attack at the Tsukui Yamayuri-En facility in the sleepy town of Sagamihara, southwest of Tokyo early on Tuesday. The victims were stabbed to death and at least 25 other residents of the facility were wounded.

On Wednesday, he was sent from a regional jail in Sagamihara to the Yokohama District Public Prosecutors Office in Kanagawa prefecture.

Uematsu had said in the letters to a top politician that he could “obliterate 470 disabled people”.

He gave detailed plans of how he would do so, including breaking into the facility at night and targeting the severely disabled, media reported.

After questioning by police, to whom he repeated his extreme comments, Uematsu was sent to a hospital on Feb. 19. He was discharged on March 2 after a doctor deemed he had improved and was no longer a threat to himself or others.

Given the warning signs, mainstream media raised the question of whether Uematsu had been discharged too soon from hospital, where he had tested positive for marijuana use and exhibited signs of paranoia.

Experts said there were no legal limits on the length of involuntary hospitalisation but a discharge was required once the patient was no longer deemed a danger to himself or others. The decision is up to the doctors, so it’s difficult to second guess.

“The general public might think, ‘Why was such a person let loose?’ but forcible commitment

is against the person’s will so the conditions should be strict,” said Fumie Kyo, a lawyer specialising in mental health patients’ rights.

MEDICAL CARE, CRIME PREVENTION Nevertheless, Kyo added, it might have been possible to keep Uematsu in hospital longer under protective care even if he was no longer judged a threat to others.

The goal of Japan’s hospital commitment system, however, is to provide medical treatment, not prevent crime, experts said.

“If medical treatment is deemed no longer necessary, then the doctor must discharge the patient,” said Seijo University professor Teruyuki Yamamoto.

“The law is for the purpose of medical treatment, not for the prevention of crime, so there are limits.”

Authorities have not disclosed the hospital

Satoshi Uematsu, suspected of a deadly attack at a facility for the disabled, is seen inside a police car as he is taken to prosecutors, at Tsukui police station in Sagamihara, Kanagawa prefecture, Japan, in this photo taken by Kyodo July 27. (REUTERS Photo)

where Uematsu was treated or identified the doctor who approved his discharge.

The experts said there was no legal requirement to

keep a discharged mental patient under surveillance and indeed, doing so without permission would risk violating his rights unless the patient had previously

committed a serious crime.

Still, most agreed the incident had exposed weaknesses in Japan’s community support system for discharged men-

tal patients.

“Japan’s regional support system for the mentally ill is weak,” Kyo, the lawyer, said. “All we have been doing is institutionalise the mentally ill.”

What sort of system should be put in place could be a delicate problem in a society where mental illness carries a stigma.

“What is needed from now on is to create a soft system where officials from the department of health ask how the patient is doing,” said Toshihiko Matsumoto, a physician who specialises in drug dependence at the National Institute of Mental Health.

“Most mentally ill patients do not do such a thing,” Matsumoto added, referring to the killings. “It’s an extremely exceptional case. I’m worried that because of such an exceptional case, the rights of people who are trying to get better will be restricted.”

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THE MORUNG EXPRESS

PEOPLE’S MANDATE – WHAT IT IS AND WHAT IT IS NOT

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n recent years, in an endeavor to find political settlement with the Government of India (GoI), the question of people’s mandate has become the topic of hot debate among Nagas. In the wake of such political situation, it is pertinent to understand the position of the Nagas vis-à-vis Nagaland’s sovereign status as declared on August 14, 1947 and mandated by a national Plebiscite on May 16, 1951.

Expectedly, irrespective of divisions circumstantially or otherwise, all Naga political groups (NPGs) vouched on the mandate of Plebiscite 1951 wherein, 99.9% of eligible Naga electorates (18 years and above) voted for separate independence of Nagaland. Meanwhile, NSCN (IM) claimed that as the only authentic political organization representing the Nagas after the infamous Shillong Accord, it received people’s mandate in 2005 when all the Naga Civil Society representatives, including GBs and Village Council leaders in a consultative meeting at Hebron Camp gave their signatures of approval to negotiate with the GoI on behalf of the Nagas. However, there are other NPGs, NNCs to be precise, that stand on the mandate of Plebiscite 1951 only. There is argument on this claim and counter-claim. This write up is a humble exercise to evoke intellectual minds of experts to come out with finer details to clear the doubt and confusion on the definition and application of the word ‘mandate’ as universally accepted and also reflect on its applicability in Naga situation.

According to Wikipedia sources, ‘mandate’ came from Latin word ‘mandatum’ (meaning, ‘something commanded), a word formed out of mandare, from manus ‘hand’ + dare ‘give’. ‘Mandare’ was influenced by French mandat that finally morphed into ‘mandate’ and accepted as English word in the 16th century.

From the original Latin definition of the word ‘mandare’, it was very clear that peo-

ple’s mandate was decided by giving (raising) a hand that formed the traditional voting method before the advent of ballot system.

Mandate is defined as an official order or commission given to people’s representative to do something. The process of commissioning was by ‘direct vote’ of all eligible electorates. This also clears the doubt that consultative/representative mandate in the form of collective signatures by leaders representing the people/organization, in strict sense, is not people’s mandate because it did not entail ‘direct votin’ by the electorates. Such exercise rather fits into the definition of ‘endorsement’.

In short, people’s mandate can be obtained only by ‘direct voting’ of eligible electorates and not by representative signatures.

The system of direct voting by electorates to give/decide people’s mandate is usually by election, referendum or plebiscite. Election; a tenure based constitutional process comes after regular intervals that varies from country to country. By this, people elect their representative lawmakers to the house of the people. Referendum and plebiscite are two other mechanisms adopted to give/get people’s mandate. The two words have been randomly used, synonymously/interchangeably, but they differ in origin and meaning of words as well as application.

According to Wikipedia sources, referendum in Latin means "anything that is brought back”; whereas, plebiscite; derived from Latin word plebiscitum, means "a decree or resolution of the people" (plebs - the common masses, scitum - decree).

The institution of referendum can be subdivided into two categories: constitutionally regulated referendum and a policy vote (or a plebiscite). The former deals with constitutional amendments, laws, or bills. A plebiscite can be an ad hoc referendum, for which there are no provisions in the constitution (or in regular legislation). It might also deal with

things other than a law or bill in the Parliament. In this sense, it is nothing but a 'vote of confidence' on the policies of the government of the head of a state. (A glaring example is the recent Brexit referendum, which voted out David Cameron as the Prime Minister of United Kingdom). Referendum refers to a procedure where an issue is presented to the people for their verdict. This may take place before or after a decision is taken by the legislature but that can be enforced only when the people have their verdict - a provision that is often applicable to constitutional amendment. Plebiscite obtains direct popular vote on a matter of importance, but chiefly, in order to create some more or less permanent political condition. It may be for a new political set up, implying change in sovereignty.

Many small countries that became free after the World War I used plebiscite to choose the form of their political system.

Plebiscite is one time affair when people express their option while referendum is a mechanism that is in operation continuously.

Referendum is what the vote is about; plebiscite is actually the vote itself. Referendum is normally held in a democratic environment; plebiscite is usually held in an undemocratic environment and the result may be ignored altogether. Initiation of a referendum may not always involve those in power. It can be initiated by the citizens (citizen-initiated referendums). A plebiscite can be initiated only by the representative authorities.

An independence referendum is a type of referendum in which the citizens of a territory decide whether the territory should become an independent sovereign state. An independence referendum that results in a vote for independence does not always ultimately result in independence. (Naga independence is a perfect example. There are people who believe in utopian idea and mislead innocent villagers that Nagaland is already an indepen-

dent State by virtue of August 1947 declaration and Plebiscite mandate of 1951. These people think Nagas had done what needed should be done politically, and simply waiting for UN’s intervention. It is ridiculous belief because only a declaration was made and a mandate given to that effect, while, independence in reality is yet to be a reality because no sovereign nation or UN had recognized the sovereignty of Nagaland until now. Let there be no confusion that UN membership/ recognition is not an absolute pre-requisite to be sovereign. There are sovereign nations not member of/recognize by UN but recognized by one or other sovereign nation/s). Independence referendum can be held without the consent of governments, but their results are usually ignored by the international community. Non-recognition is often a result of conflicts with other countries that claim those entities as integral parts of their territory. In other cases, two or more partially recognized entities may claim the same territorial area, with each of them de facto in control of a portion of it (as has been the condition of Nagas in India and Myanmar).

It is clear from the explanations above that Nagas had conducted one plebiscite in 1951 for all times to come (a one-time affair).

99.9% of the electorates of that time had given their verdict for complete independence. It became a historic milestone of our political right and course. There had been no other plebiscite when the electorates had the opportunity for direct voting. Therefore, the only mandate Nagas can claim is the mandate of Plebiscite 1951. Naga National Council (NNC), as the only political institution of the Nagas that time was the sole author of that plebiscite. Therefore, it is self-destructive to condemn the author and at the same time, claim the content (mandate). This is because NNC does not belong to the custodians of Plebiscite document only.

The call for fresh mandate is impractical giving the changed geo-political scenario.

There is problem of territorial question. Even if referendum is called only within the present political arrangement of Nagaland State, the constitution of India does not have provision for referendum. This was revealed by constitutional experts in the case of Aam Admi Party’s attempt to conduct referendum on Delhi’s full statehood status. Therefore, it is best for Nagas to steadfastly upheld 1951 Plebiscite mandate.

Trying to re-write history will cost Nagas dearly. People who had no part in 1951 plebiscite may attempt such thing but it will be inconsequential because the two (Plebiscite 1951 and fresh referendum) will have no connection whatsoever. It is best to ignore such impractical idea. The August 1947 declaration gave birth to sovereignty but it is 1951 plebiscite that continuously supply oxygen to it and keeps the spirit of Naga sovereignty alive. None should try to take off the lifeline.

Nagas must stand on truth. The truth is the mandate of 1951 Plebiscite. In doctrinaire politics, even falsehood can become truth and vice versa, by intensive indoctrination and political propaganda but ultimately it is the truth that will prevail. Plebiscite 1951 mandate is the basis for ‘final political settlement’ (relationship between sovereign Nagaland and sovereign India), which no party can afford to overlook or side step. Any solution outside this mandate will fall short of ‘finality’ because people’s mandate was for sovereignty in its entirety separately and not for one or other of its variants within another sovereignty. (In fact, sovereignty is absolute and has no variant).

Mandate reflects trust. No power can claim people’s mandate by distrusting the electorates. Obviously, endorsement for ‘transitional solution’ and mandate for final settlement have no parallel interpretations. Let, none misinterpret ‘mandate’ to deceive the people.

Dr. K. Hoshi, Phek Town

Horrible road condition How is politics today in Nagaland? of Tening Town, Peren V ladimir Putin, when asked to comment on the behavior of his countrymen in the recent riot of Soccer fans in the European Football Championship in France, is reported to have said: “I truly don’t understand how 200 of our (Russian) fans could beat up several thousands of English”, When they heard the comment, Russians laughed aloud and chanted –“Russkie Vperyod” (Forward Russians); and even Russian Soccer Federation Deputy Chairman Lebedev joined!

Indeed, with forethought and experience; a few hooligans can rout a much bigger group in a militarized brawl.

A little treachery is useful in outwitting a powerful rival and, if you don’t get caught, you are not a thief!

Putin’s moral bearing appears off the Mark for a permanent UN Security Council Member responsible for maintaining Peace in the World.

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ening Town under Peren District is one of the oldest administrative headquarter of Nagaland. It is situated at a strategic location being at tri-junction of Nagaland, Assam & Manipur linking both NC Hills in Assam and Tamenglong District in Manipur with the state of Nagaland through NEC Roads, though the condition of these NEC roads are a story to tell for some other day. Tening Town is the only ADC administrative headquarter under Peren District and headquarter of 6-Tening Assembly Constituency.

There was widening of town roads immediately after the 2013 assembly election which brought joy and relief to the development starved people of the area but this joy turned shortlived since nothing much was done after the widening of roads which left the entire town roads in horrible condition. In winter, it produces clouds of dust and during summer, it turns into swampy paddy field. During these days, it could be observed that even school children cannot cross certain stretch of the town roads by foot, forget about a vehicle due to which some school children has to sit back home when it rains heavily.

The condition has turn so horrible that the entire stretch of town roads including the main town area looks like an abandoned township with no one to care for.

The citizen of this small township has tolerated this horrific condition for the past two years with a hope that it will turn better very soon but has been disappointed since no works have been undertaken for soiling and metalling of the road. The people of this township are very innocent and don’t have much awareness about the dynamics of funding and devel-

opmental works plan of the Government. All we ask for is a basic right for a modest road within the town so as to enable the people and vehicles to pass through without much hassle.

We ain’t asking for two/four lane solid metalled road for that matter.

People have been discussing that the work stopped due to political differences of our elected MLA with the present Government. But the basic question is, why should the people who elected the Government be left to suffer just because our leaders have personal differences amongst themselves? We only hope, our leaders remember that it is the people who elected them to power and they have to come back to the people after every five years and providing us with basic services like good roads, electricity, water, education and medical services will only encourage people to help them come to power again. Our people have awaken and awareness about development has taken roots amongst the present day youths and intellectuals.

It is funny but a thought to ponder that a joke has been doing the rounds that Tening area would like to secede from the state of Nagaland and join either the state of Assam or Manipur if the Government of Nagaland continues it step motherly treatment towards the people of this area.

The feeling of being neglected for so long has been taking its toll and when it bursts, it may be too hot to handle and the situation may go out of hand.

It is an earnest appeal that the present day Government of Nagaland and the concerned department would look after the genuine plights of this township and initiate immediate repair of the town roads.

Raithu Newmai, A Concerned Citizen

NSCN (IM) POLITICS AND POLITICAL PRINCIPLES. The NSCN (IM) completely dominates Political Atmosphere in Nagaland today 2016 and have sometimes appeared a little like Vladimir Putin!

The 3rd August 2015 Indo-IM Accord is said to be of Principles of the Talk, and the details of the Talk may not be disclosed prematurely but keeping the Principles of the Talk in Secret, is to seriously de-humanize the encourageable Talk.

In the political horizon of the Naga, two issues are of paramount importance and the Naga jealously guards them almost sacrosanct. These 2 Issues are -Sovereignty and IntegrationSovereignty is normally considered an absolute indivisible Right of a Nation or of a State. It is the sovereign Right of an Independent State. In personal term, this absolute Right and Independence of the State is like Wife and Husband that can not be shared with any others.

The IM interprets Sovereignty as something that can be ‘Shared between two Nation States’ and enigmatically defined it as being ‘in the mind of the people’.

Sovereignty of an Independent State is not divisible; it cannot be shared with any others, neither with neighbor States nor with other friendly States.

And Sovereignty is not something that exist only in the mind of the people only as if it is not necessary in Reality. Sovereignty is not like Peace of Mind in Mahatma Gandhi even while in Jail. Sovereignty in the People without Political Sovereignty of the State, has no meaning. It is a fallacy to say Sovereignty is in the People as if it is not necessary in the State.

If ‘Sovereignty in the people’ suffices ‘Sovereignty of the Nation’, then: India has would have no political Problem in Kashmere, Hyderabad need not have been militarily captured from the Nizam, Manipur is still a semi-Independent State.

Dalai Lama would have no dispute with China, All the other States of India would have made a beeline to RN. Ravi and Modi for similar Accord!

If Sovereignty is in the People, then the Naga Club Petition to the Simon Commission in 1929 has no historical value and the Naga Political Movement for Freedom no meaning.

The Naga is fighting neither for Shared Sovereignty nor for Sovereignty in the People. Sovereignty is not divisible; it is Real and Sovereign, nothing can replace it.

If India says Naga Sovereignty is not in ‘the Realms of possibilities’ and outside the framework of the Constitution; then let Muivah and Raising tell the Truth to the Naga Public. The Public would then sympathize with them and feel drawn to them. Otherwise the Public of Nagaland would ask: ‘Is the Government of India fooling the IM or the IM is fooling the GoI? Who is fooling whom?’

But none can fool the Constitution of India because: A part of a Constitution cannot contradict the other part of the same Constitution.

Nagaland is safeguarded by Art. 371A of the Constitution of India and cannot be put under Pan Naga Hoho. The State can not come under a District Autonomy of the Pan Naga Hoho.

Autonomy for Naga inhabited Areas of the other States is a very welcome proposition, but the

State concerned must consents. That Autonomy must be done with the consent of all Communities concerned in the area of the States and the Autonomy must have wide range of Freedom..

POSITION OF NAGALAND STATE IN THE INDO-IM ACCORD. Because of the GoI inability to Integrate all the Naga inhabited Areas, saying it is “OUTSIDE THE REALMS OF POSSIBILITIES” and because of the Special Constitutional Provision already in the State of Nagaland, the later has nothing much to do with the 3rd August 2015 Indo-IM Accord, until all the Naga Areas of the other States are integrated with Nagaland.

Till then Nagaland must exist a separate entity from the Accord like Britain exited from the European Union. This should be the Stand of the State of Nagaland but the State decision makers have all exited from the Responsibility. This can be proposed by an Organization exclusively dealing with Nagaland State.

The Naga Club was only a Club of Government Servants and in its present disposition, it may better not deal in Politics. The Naga Hoho is a Pan Naga Organization, not exclusively of Nagaland alone. Under the circumstances, the Nagaland Tribes Council (NTC) is the Organization the most appropriate exclusively for Nagaland. The Nagaland Tribes Council (NTC) must function for what Nagaland should do. The NTC must function for taking Nagaland out of the 3rd August Accord. No outsider can decide for Nagaland.

To do that, however, the NTC must first have the Mandate of the People from each and every Village Councils of Nagaland. Nagaland must decide for itself.

The ENPO may move to get Special Treatment from Nagaland just like Nagaland has special consideration from India. To move for a separate State, it may be too long a shot for the muzzle loading Gun and the Prey may be beyond the Range. The ENPO may continue as an NGO sans Politics for the economic wellbeing of the Area.

The 3rd August 2015 Accord requires some clarifications: I. What is not in India’s ‘the Realms of possibilities’?

II. What are the Naga Sentiments India understand?

III. What is the Unique Naga History India understands?

IV. What in the Talk, is ‘Within the framework and what is outside the framework of the Constitution’?

The IM alone however can not be blamed for everything gone awry in Naga Politics. The Naga Politics had Weaknesses of Ignorance and of Incompetence’s, even Treachery. Anyway, this is not the Time to dwell on all of those things in detail, unless the Writer is interested to write a Thesis on the Subject to get a prefix ‘Dr’ to his name like some nice Theologians in Nagaland.

FOUNDATION OF NAGA POLITICAL MOVEMENT Firstly, Had the British Colonial Power come to Naga Hills 10 years late, the Hindu Civilization would have swamped the Naga traditional Customary Practices with their Caste System. The Caste System is completely alien to Naga life and the casteless colonial Power delaying a little in their coming to the Northeast, would have the Hillman overwhelmed by the Caste System of India.

Christianity protected the whole Hillman of the Northeast from the hegemony of a despicable Caste System, and the Dobashi Petition of 1929 to the Simon Commission for a separate life of the Naga from India, sowed the seed of the Naga’s forward Movement for Freedom.

The Naga must thank the NSCN (IM) also, for taking Christianity to Pagan Nagas of Myanmar, albeit with a little of the weight of the barrel of the Gun. This is a historical contribution the NSCN made for the Naga, it will be remembered for many, many centuries into the future.

The Rongmei Naga would be making a historic blunder if they take the BJP bait of Gaidinliu into the cursed Hindu Caste System!

The abhorrent Caste discrimination and inequality in the Hindu Society is completely incompatible to Equity in the Naga Culture.

The Foundation of Socialism is in oddity to the individual freedom of life in the Naga Society.

Socialism is tangent to personal freedom, the Colonial Officers observed in the Naga as the Purest Form of Democracy imaginable. The Naga Ethos is Freewill Democratic Equity, not Socialism.

One of the most poignant thing seen for the first time in Nagaland politics for the last 15years since the creation of the State of Nagaland on 1st December 1963, is the appropriation of the State Decision making Body from Nagaland by people from Outside Nagaland. People from outside Nagaland has become the decision makers for Nagaland. Outsiders are making decisions for Nagaland in; - Selection of Assembly Candidates, Elections, Projects formulations, Awards of Contracts, Appointments, Transfer & Posting of Government Servants; even Legislation of Land Laws in Nagaland Assembly have been influenced by people from outside the State. The 60 MLAs of Nagaland have abdicated their Responsibilities to the State!

The partisan dominance in the decision making Body in the IM Organization, by people from Manipur, -10 out of 13 in Cabinet Rank, - Muivah, Atem, Raising, Ramkathing, Shimrah, Luingam, Horam, Phungthing, Puni, Chawang from Manipur; Toqu, Tongmet, Jami from Nagaland - is the Finger on the Wall of what may befall a Socialist State of Nagalim under the Government of the National Socialist Council of Nagalim. Socialism principally is a Dictatorship of the Majority; the Individual is the property of the State, unfortunately compulsorily.

Such partisan dealings generate tendency to downgrade the universal dependence on length of Service for good Governance leading to a decrease in the quality of the Government by giving out-of-the-way preferences arbitrarily by a Pick & Choose Practice. Socialism is at odd with freewill democratic equity of the Naga.

The 4th Article of the 3rd August 2015 IndoIM Accord has: “all natural resources found in the Naga area below the ground and on the surface will belong to the Nagas”. This lends credence to what this Writer has described above the Agenda of a Socialist Government. The 4th Item of the Accord grievously deviates from the traditional customary practices the Naga followed from time immemorial and even Indian Parliament honors the practice unless desired otherwise and voted so by the legislative Assembly of Nagaland.

The Naga is co-operative and does not like Socialist compulsion of co-operation in which the Individual Freedom is caged. Britain exercised its Sovereignty and exited from the European Union on 23 June 2016 after many years of association with the EU. Many in Britain felt the EU Parliament has encroached on Britain’s Sovereignty. There is nothing such as ‘Shared Sovereignty’.

The inability of the GoI for agreeing to Naga Passport is a clear example of the impossibility of Shared Sovereignty. The non-recognition of the IM Flag by the GoI as equal and separate from that of the Indian Tricolor is based on Universal practice of One Nation: One Flag. The IM Flag is a replica of earlier and original NNC (Naga National Council) flag adopted long before the NSCN was born.

One mark of lack of depth and Reality in the present Naga generation is the unmanageable desire of the various nongovernmental Civil Organizations (NGO) of every persuasion, meddling in every political affair in Nagaland today. The APO, the Ao Senden, the Lotha Hoho, the Sümi Kaghakulu, the ENPO, the CNTC, the NTC, the Naga Hoho, Naga Mother Association, the NSF, the ANTABA....; so and so forth; talking, discussing, negotiating, threatening, issuing ultimatums, warning, banning, blockading, agreements made with and to everybody in the World; has cheapened Naga Politics.

At this rate, People may become tired of Naga Politics and become disinterested in the NAGA. Leave the profitable Political Affairs to the uncontrollable mushrooming Political Groups germinating in the blessed land of the Naga and have a good night’s sleep!

By the way: Nagaland State had 15 minutes (fifteen Minutes, not 1115 minutes and not even One and Half Day) for discussions in their Summer Session of the Assembly!!?

Thepfulhouvi Solo <ANGAMI_T@YAHOO.CO.IN>

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Amber Heard accuses Johnny Depp of stalling divorce

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ctress Amber Heard has alleged that her former husband Johnny Depp is trying to delay their divorce by insisting she signs a nondisclosure agreement before he submits financial documents to the court. The 30-year-old “Magic Mike XXL” star made the accusations in new court documents, which she filed on Tuesday, July 26, reported Us magazine.

In the documents, Heard’s legal team claimed that Depp, 53, is deliberately trying to stop the divorce from going ahead quickly and quietly after he told the actress there would be a USD 100,000 fine for every time any financial information was leaked. The pair are also reportedly squabbling on a date for Heard’s deposition. His team has suggested two dates in August

ctress Priyanka Chopra, who will be hosting United Nation’s Global Citizen Festival, says people around the world have put aside humanity in the race to prove their “god or country” better.

The former Miss World, who is scaling new heights globally, also spoke about her Indian roots, saying she “comes from a country which has seen poverty and affluence live together in a cohesion”. The actress announced the special news on the American TV show “Today Show” along with singer Usher. She also spoke about the importance of Global Citizen and how it affects every youth today, read a statement.

“I come from a country which has seen poverty and affluence live together in a cohesion. Somewhere I feel like the world has become desensitised to the problems that are happening around the world,” Priyanka said.

The actress, who is shooting for the second season of “Quantico”, shares that “we have forgotten about humanity, we are fighting about your god is better or my god is better, my country is better or yours is better. We’ve forgotten about what the future is, and the future is of the world and the millennials.” Priyanka, who tasted fame internationally as Alex Parrish with “Quantico” Season 1, which will air in India on Star World and Star World HD from August 2, also feels that Global Citizen Festival “gives the millenials - the youth of today which is the generation of tomorrow, the power to say that I can be the change that I want to see”.

The actress is also looking forward to her Hollywood debut “Baywatch”.

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but Heard said she is unable to make it because she is filming “Justice League Part One” in London. However, Heard said she has offered to appear in court on a Saturday but Depp’s team isn’t keen. Documents from Depp’s lawyer Laura Wasser claims Heard has already shared information about the couple to the media.

Meanwhile, Heard cur-

rently has a temporary restraining order against Depp after she claimed he attacked her with an iPhone, leaving her with a bruised eye. She also alleged that “during the entirety of our relationship, Depp has been verbally and physically abusive” to her.

The pair announced their divorce in May after just 15 months of marriage.

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illy Shots, a production arm of Silly Monks, on Wednesday released their new short film “Nenu...Aame! (I am...She!)” on YouTube. The film highlights stories of horrific incest, rape and objectionable sexual advances a woman faces in her workplace and at home. The film is written and directed by Soumya Bollapragada. “It’s a 12 minute 32 seconds riveting story of a woman played by Shivani, subjected to daily brutal marital including incest rape and her urge to survive. I wanted to highlight these issues and I thought this movie could bring it to the forefront of conversation,” Soumya said in a statement. The short film also stars Sunjith, Bhaggath and Binayak Das. Source: IANS

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Sara Khan gears up for Verdict over Led Zeppelin’s ‘Stairway to Heaven’ is appealed T a show in Pakistan!

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he sweet and bubbly Sara Khan has been in news since she made an entry in TV show ‘Kavach’. Sara who also was an eminent part of hit reality show ‘Bigg Boss’ is said to be gearing up for a Pakistani TV show titled ‘Ye Kaisi Mohabbat Hai’, according to a report in Bollywoodlife.com.

The report further suggests that the gorgeous lass will be sharing the screens with Pakistani star Noor Hasan. Many Pakistani artists like Fawad Khan, Mahira Khan and Mawara Hocane have entered the Indian showbiz space and enjoy a good fan following.

However rarely do we get to see Indian artists working across the border.

Sara will reportedly leave for Pakistan to shoot once her part as ‘Monjulika’ in ‘Kawach’ finishes. Confirming the same, Sara was quoted as saying, ‘’Whatever role I have done be it a Naagin in Sasuraal Simar Ka and now a Daayan in Kavach, I have done with conviction. It is an honour to do my first Pakistani drama series. In Pakistan, serials and films do not have a demarcation like in India.

In fact, Pakistani drama industry is biggest there. So, I am super excited.’’

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he plaintiff who failed to convince a Los Angeles jury that Led Zeppelin plagiarized the opening guitar passage for its 1971 rock anthem “Stairway to Heaven” plans to appeal the verdict, court papers show.

Michael Skidmore, the trustee for the songs of Randy Wolfe, a member of the band Spirit, on Saturday filed a notice of appeal of the June 23 verdict with the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals. The court acknowledged receipt of the notice on Monday. Jurors found that Led Zeppe-

lin’s lead singer Robert Plant and guitarist Jimmy Page did not steal the opening to “Stairway” from Spirit’s in-

strumental “Taurus,” which was penned in 1967. Though Plant and Page, who testified at the trial, had access to

“Taurus,” jurors found that the song’s riff was not intrinsically similar to the opening of “Stairway.” Skidmore had argued that Wolfe, who performed as Randy California, deserved a writing credit, and that the trust set up in his name deserved millions of dollars in damages.

Wolfe drowned in 1997.

Oral arguments on Skidmore’s appeal will likely not take place before 2017, court records show. The case is Skidmore v Led Zeppelin et al, 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals, No. 16-56057.

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Irrfan Khan receiving threats for his remarks on Islam?

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adaari’ star Irrfan Khan has reportedly been on the receiving end after he spoke his mind on religious fundamentalists, selfappointed custodians and interpreters of the Holy Scriptures on a talk show. The actor received much flak on the show for his comments, with some religious heads suggesting that he stick to acting and not intervene in religious matters.

Talking about ‘faith’ the actor took reference from his Oscar-winning film ‘Life of Pi’ and said, “A dialogue from the film says, ‘Faith is a house with many rooms.’

The other person asks him, ‘Is there no room for doubt?’ he says, ‘Plenty, on every floor. Doubt is a useful thing, it keeps your faith alive. Until and unless you test, your faith is not alive.’ That is what I do. I test.

I test my teachings and I experience (it) myself , that’s how you work on your soul.”

During the television debate, Irrfan boldly said that he didn’t need ‘mediators’

to establish a connection between him and God. The Maulana explained why he felt intermediation was necessary, to which Irrfan said, “To understand it (the faith) I do not need anyone in the middle.” The Maulana replied saying, “You need the Quran.” To which the actor replied, “That I will understand.” He went on to explain, “One man comes and he imparts his understanding of the holy Quran, a second man comes and he can give a different understanding, and the third man can give a third understanding. Take translation, for example, the same thing is interpreted in various ways, and that sometimes sends people down the wrong path.”

Now, latest reports suggest that he is being flooded with threats and intimidation. On the other hand, the actor is also being applauded for his comments, especially at a time when terror groups are wreaking havoc around the world.

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eyonce’s critically-praised visual album “Lemonade” on Tuesday earned the R&B singer a career-best 11 nominations for the MTV Video Music Awards, in a list that included multiple nods for Adele and rapper Kanye West but nothing for Taylor Swift.

Adele’s YouTube-shattering video for her 2015 comeback single “Hello” notched seven nominations, while the sultry British singer earned an eighth mention for “Send My Love (To Your New Lover).”

The controversial video for West’s “Famous” - which features portray-

als of 12 nude celebrities including Swift sleeping next to the rapper - got two nominations, including the top award of video of the year.

Swift and West have been publicly feuding for months about whether the pop star approved lyrics in which West boasts about making her famous. Swift, 26, the top-earning celebrity in the world, has dominated music awards shows in the past five years and won four MTV music video prizes in 2015, including for her single “Bad Blood” with Kendrick Lamar. But this year she did not score any nominations after touring world-

wide for much of 2015, despite releasing videos for “Out of the Woods” and “New Romantics” in late 2015 and early 2016.

The coveted video of the year category pits Beyonce’s politically-charged video for “Formation” against Adele’s “Hello,” Canadian rapper Drake’s “Hotline Bling,” Justin Bieber’s “Sorry” and West’s “Famous.”

The MTV Video Music Awards, which have a reputation for irreverence and shock tactics, take place this year in New York City on Aug. 28 and will air live on MTV. The awards are voted on by fans, starting on Tuesday. A host for the 2016 show has yet to be announced. Beyonce’s album “Lemonade” in April featured music videos for each track and was praised for its bold songs about betrayal and revenge.

Videos from the album also scored nominations for choreography, art direction, and editing.

Rihanna scored multiple nominations for her collaborations with DJ Calvin Harris on “This is What You Came For,” and with Drake on “Work.”

British artist David Bowie, who died unexpectedly in January of cancer days after releasing a new album, also made it onto the list with nominations for best direction, art, editing and cinematography for his singles “Blackstar” and “Lazarus.”

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ctress Jacqueline Fernandez says donning a judge’s hat for dance reality show “Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa 9” is a “big responsibility” for her. The Sri Lankan beauty will be joined on the judges’ panel by filmmaker Karan Johar and ace choreographer Ganesh Hegde. Talking about it, she said here: “It’s a very new and different experience for me. I have amazing co-judges with me and we’re having a lot of fun. It’s quite a big responsibility judging these contestants who are big celebrities.” The Colors show, which will go on air on July 30, will feature actors Sidhanth Gupta, Shantanu Maheswari, Surveen Chawla, Karishma Tanna, Helly Shah and Shakti Arora among others as contestants. Jacqueline was in the capital for a press conference of her forthcoming film “Dishoom” here on Monday.

The “Kick” actress was joined at the event by her co-stars Varun Dhawan and John Abraham. Talking about her role in “Dishoom”, Jacqueline said: “It’s actually a tomboy character. It was a lot of fun because I actually got to do what the boys were doing -- the action and all the running around. I was really excited to play this character of Ishita.” Directed by Rohit Dhawan, “Dishoom” is slated to release on Friday.

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th 40 Inter district Badminton C’ship underway Australia build up lead in rain-hit Sri Lanka Test

Australia's Mitchell Starc (centre) celebrates the dismissal of Sri Lanka's Kusal Perera on the second day of the opening Test in Pallekele on July 27. (AFP Photo)

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Pallekele, July 27 (aFP): Australia took command Wednesday of a low-scoring Test against Sri Lanka, building up an 86-run first innings lead before dismissing opener Kulsan Perera with the last ball of a rain-affected day in Pallekele.

Despite the heroics of Lakshan Sandakan, who took four wickets on debut, the hosts were staring down the barrel at stumps on the second day of the opening Test after rain again forced an early end to proceedings.

Perera fell for just four when he was lbw to paceman Mitchell Starc, leaving Sri Lanka wobbling on six for one -- still 80 runs short of having to make the visitors bat again.

Australia had earlier been bowled out for 203 in reply to Sri Lanka's first innings total of 117, with the rookie Sandakan and the veteran Rangana Herath both taking four wickets apiece. Adam Voges topscored for the Australians with 47, meaning no player from either side managed to score a half-century in the first innings.

And with the turning pitch showing few signs of respite, the Australians' first innings lead could well prove decisive as they try to cement their position as Test cricket's number one side.

The 38-year-old Herath, who has hinted that he may soon retire from Test cricket, was the pick of the bowlers and unlucky not to record another five-wicket haul.

He dismissed both overnight batsmen -- skipper Steve Smith and Usman Khawaja -- in successive overs and had a third wicket in the morning session when wicketkeeper Peter Nevill was caught at mid-on.

After lunch wicketkeeper Perera dropped a chance off Josh Hazlewood, denying Herath what would have been his 24th fivewicket haul.

Australia scored at less than two runs per over off Herath as his 25 overs went for only 49.

The match has so far been badly hit by rain, with afternoon downpours in what is Sri Lanka's rainy season forcing the umpires to call a premature end to play at tea on both days.

kohiMa, July 27 (Mexn): The Yonex Sunrise 40th Nagaland Inter district and State Open Badminton Championship got underway here at the Indoor Badminton Stadium, Kohima today with Dr. Neikiesalie Kire, Minister for Forest, Environment and Climate Change, as chief guest at the inaugural.

Organised by the Nagaland Badminton Association, the Yonex Sunrise Championship is being hosted by the Kohima District Badminton Association. Altogether, 360 players – including 30 women players – from Mon, Tuensang, Peren, Kohima, Dimapur, Phek, Zunheboto, Mokokchung, and Wokha will be participating in the Championship.

The primary objective of the NBA in conducting annual inter district tournaments is to provide a platform for the athletes to showcase their talents and discover talents among the players from various participating districts.

“From the inception of the Nagaland Badminton Association in 1976, the sport has gained huge popularity in the State. It has evolved from a backyard sport to a permanent sporting event of the State. Badminton has now become one of the most popular competitive sports in the state next to football and Naga Wrestling,” stated Y. Vikheho Swu, President, Nagaland Badminton Association (NBA) in his presidential address where he highlighted the tremendous increase in the partici-

Participants during the inaugural of the 40th Inter District and State Open Badminton Championship at the Indoor Badminton Stadium, Kohima on Wednesday, July 27. (Morung Photo)

pation of athletes in all categories from all the districts.

Swu also informed that the NBA has penned a MoU with the Department of Youth Resource and Sports for independent management of Badminton stadiums and multipurpose halls in the state.

These stadiums and multipurpose halls will be looked after by the respective District Badminton Association for effective management.

Chief guest Dr. Kire expressed disappointment over the lack of support and acknowledgment from the people when Naga boys and girls participate outside in the national and international level and comes home with awards. “We fail to acknowledge them,” admitted Kire who noted that it is not the sole responsibility of YR & S Department or government to give them credit and recognition but that the rest in

the State must support the players by giving them credit.

During the inaugural, prayer was invoked by Rev. Moa Longchar, Sr Pastor, Baptist Mission Church, Kohima while the welcome address was delivered by Zhaleo Rio, IAS (Rtd), President Kohima District Badminton Association. An exhibition doubles match between Vikheho Swu and Shetoyi, and Yitachu and Neiba Kronu was also held.

Higuain betrayed Napoli: club owner

Milan, July 27 (aFP): Gonzalo Higuain "betrayed" Napoli by joining rivals Juventus, claimed club owner Aurelio De Laurentiis despite pocketing 90m euros ($98.8m, £75.3m) for the sale of the Argentine striker.

In the most unlikely move of the Serie A summer transfer period, Higuain ended his fairytale three-year spell with Napoli on Tuesday when he agreed to a record five-year deal with the Italian champions that is expected to earn him 7.5m euros a year.

As Juventus fans mostly rejoiced, their Napoli counterparts reacted by posting photos of their idol's Napoli shirt in the toilet.

And De Laurentiis, despite a bulging bank account, was not far behind in slamming the 28-yearNative Shuttlers Association Mopungchuket (NSAM) organized a 2-day badminton tournament old striker whose record on July 25-26 to commemorate its foundation day celebrations. A total of 44 players competed tally of 36 goals last season in the tournament, including 10 in the women’s category, representing Mopungchuket, Chu- took Napoli to the brink of chuyimpang, Impur and Kobulong. NSAM was established in the year 2014. (Morung Photo) ending their 26-year wait

In this image release by Juventus FC on Wednesday, new signing Gonzalo Higuain poses with the club jersey.

for the Serie A title.

He told Corriere dello Sport: "Some people say that to speak of betrayal is exaggerated, but I think the opposite because there is the full sense of betrayal in this (Higuain) choice because of the ingratitude shown.

"Obviously I have to consider the role played by Juventus, but I expected a different kind of behaviour (from Higuain)."

Higuain was feted as the King of Napoli only two months ago when he broke

Gunnar Nordahl's 66-yearold record of 35 goals in a single Serie A season as the Azzurri battled Juve for a 'scudetto' title they last won in 1990.

In the end, Napoli finished second but Higuain was undoubtedly the star of last year's campaign.

De Laurentiis slapped a 94.7m euros buyout clause into his contract but when Juventus offered 90m euros over two instalments, the Napoli owner buckled.

De Laurentiis con-

ceded the transaction was above board. But he said Higuain's snap decision to quit Napoli, following advice from his brother and agent, reflected the "unscrupulous" nature of the modern game.

"True, there was the clause so there was no formal impropriety... but the unscrupulous nature of football means there is no respect for sentiment," added De Laurentiis.

"We understood, as soon as Higuain's brother spoke, that we might run the risk of having to look for a new centre-forward.

"But we didn't think that risk was serious, or that he (Higuain) could simply wipe clean his three years spent with Napoli."

Higuain was undergoing a medical in Turin on Wednesday morning ahead of signing a five-year deal that will make him the third most expensive signing in history after Gareth

Bale and Cristiano Ronaldo.

He will be officially unveiled on Thursday.

But Higuain's shock move to what remains the most potent, revered and hated club in Italy was met with mixed reaction.

For Italian icon and one-club man Francesco Totti, who is set to play his final season with Roma, it is a disaster that smacks more of "business than passion".

"Look at what's happened now with Gonzalo Higuain leaving Napoli for Juventus. It's a disaster," said Totti. "But, it's completely normal now that when a foreigner comes to Italy he has the possibility of going to another team to make more money."

Napoli already had their sights set on Inter Milan striker Mauro Icardi, although Polish international Arkadiusz Milik (Ajax) is tipped as a more realistic replacement for Higuain.

Rodriguez staying at Real, Pogba still a target: Zidane FA Cup to allow fourth substitute in extra time

Tapan Deb Kanungoe, Instructor cum Coach of Royal Dynamic Taekwondo Academy Player, Chumukedima town, brought laurels for the state by winning the bronze medal in the 54 weight category senior Fin weight division at the 1st Khalimpong Taekwondo National Championship which was held from July 22 to 24 at Khalimpong, West Bengal.

Narsingh fails 2nd dope test, Olympic hopes fade new delhi, July 27 (PTi): Narsingh Yadav's hopes of competing in the Olympics seemed bleak today after the wrestler failed a second dope test which was conducted on him on July 5. It is learnt that Narsingh, already under provisional suspension for failing a June 25 dope test, has also flunked the second test done on both his 'A' and 'B' samples taken on July 5.

"It's the same substance that was found in the first test. It was unlikely that it would go out of the system," a Wrestling Federation of Indian source said referring to banned anabolic steroid methandienone. Narsingh has been claiming that he has been framed in the scandal by rivals, who, he alleged, spiked his food supplements and meals. But the 26-year-old's food supplements have reportedly been found to be clean in tests conducted after his allegations, dealing a further blow to his Rio hopes.

The Maharashtra wrestler had been picked over two-time Olympic medallist Sushil Kumar after he won the quota place with a bronze medal in last year's World Championships. Following the doping storm, Parveen Rana was named as Narsingh's replacement in the 74kg category, a move that has been approved by United World Wrestling.

Madrid, July 27 (reuTerS): Real Madrid coach Zinedine Zidane has ended speculation regarding the future of Colombian international James Rodriguez by confirming the 25-year-old winger will remain at the club.

Reports in England and Spain linked Rodriguez, who joined Real from Monaco shortly after the 2014 World Cup, with a move to the Premier League this summer, with Manchester United among the clubs keen to acquire his services.

Speaking ahead of his team's opening pre-season game against Paris Saint-Germain on Thursday at the Ohio Stadium in Columbus, United States, Zidane said: "James is a Real Madrid player.

"We have a very good squad,

we have won with this team and James is just one more in the team.

He will remain at Real Madrid."

Rodriguez impressed in his debut season at Real, scoring 17 goals and setting up 17 more in 46 appearances, but lost his place in the starting line-up and made just 21 starts in the 2015-16 campaign.

Real, who finished runners-up to Barcelona in La Liga last season, have made just one signing so far this summer, with Spanish forward Alvaro Morata returning to the club two years after being sold to Juventus.

However, Real are hopeful to acquire another Juventus player, with Zidane revealing that the club are still in the race to sign France international Paul Pogba.

The 23-year-old midfielder

remains a number one target for top European clubs, including his former team Manchester United, who are, according to Gazzetta dello Sport, prepared to meet Juve's asking price of 120 million euros ($131.95 million). Asked about his compatriot Pogba, Zidane said: "Until August 31 anything can happen but Paul Pogba is not yet a Real Madrid player.

"Every club is interested in Pogba because he is a great player.

More so when you are Real Madrid because you always want the best.

But we have to respect the player, he belongs to Juventus."

Pogba left United four years ago to join Juve as a free agent and the France international is contracted to the Italian champions until June 2019.

london, July 27 (reuTerS): Teams progressing to the latter stages of the FA Cup next season will be allowed to field a fourth substitute in extra time, the English Football Association (FA) announced on Wednesday.

The International Football Association Board (IFAB), the game's law-making body, is carrying out a global study into a proposal for teams to make a fourth replacement during extra time.

The FA said as a trial for the study it would introduce the innovation for the quarter finals, semi-finals and final of the FA Cup, subject to IFAB approval.

If the FA gets the go-ahead from the IFAB, clubs that have used three substitutes from the seven players named on their bench during the tournament's final three rounds

will be allowed to introduce a fourth player in extra time.

The format was first used in this year's Copa America.

"With the cup now adopting a straight knockout format from the quarter-finals onwards, the introduction of a fourth substitute in extra time will bring extra intrigue and interest," FA chief executive Martin Glenn told the governing body's website. "Also, from a technical point of view, it will be interesting to see how managers use the chance to make an additional substitution in such high-profile games and the impact it has on the final result.

"Player welfare and being mindful of the number of games people play at the elite level has also been a consideration." The FA Cup begins on August 5, with the final at Wembley in May 2017.

USA school China as Durant wows Oakland in exhibition match

San FranciSco, July 27 (aFP): The USA, hitting their stride ahead of their bid for a third straight Olympic men's basketball gold, put on another master class Tuesday in a 107-57 exhibition victory over China in Oakland, California.

The rout was a coming out party for Kevin Durant at Oracle Arena, home of his new team the Golden State Warriors.

Durant rocked the NBA with his decision to forsake the Oklahoma City Thunder for the Warriors as a free agent, and he received a rapturous welcome from his new home fans.

"KD" received a thunderous ovation during the pre-

game introductions -- the cheers reverberating even longer than those for established Warriors stars Klay Thompson and Draymond Green.

Durant drained a threepoint jump shot seven seconds into the contest and followed that with a dunk as he scored the first 10 points for the Americans.

He finished with 13 in a game in which the US took charge just as firmly as they had in a 106-57 win over China in Los Angeles on Sunday.

DeMarcus Cousins led the US with 21 points and 11 rebounds. Carmelo Anthony, at 32 the oldest man in the squad and a veteran of their last two victorious

Olympic campaigns as well as a bronze-medal showing in 2004, added 20 points, 16 of them in the third quarter.

The Americans connected on precisely half their shots, 36 of 72, from the field and held China to 40 percent shooting.

The two teams will meet in earnest on August 6 in Rio de Janeiro, in the Olympic opener for both.

Zhou Qi, the towering 2.17m (7ft 1in) 20-year-old drafted in June by the Houston Rockets, bounced back from a two-point effort on Sunday to lead China with 13 points.

Zhou Peng and Guo Ailun chipped in 11 apiece. Yi Jianlian, the most recognize-

The United States Men's National Basketball Team stand together during the playing of the National Anthem prior to facing off with the China Men's National Team in a USA Basketball showcase exhibition game at the Oracle Arena in Oakland, California. (AFP Photo)

able of China's current players in North America thanks to five seasons in the NBA, didn't play after leading China with 18 points on Sunday.

The United States continue their warm-up tour on Friday against Venezuela, which is drawn in the same Olympic first-round group

with the US, China, Australia, France and Serbia.

The Americans will play Nigeria in Houston on Monday before heading to Rio.

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