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NSCN (IM) clarifies on illegal logging allegation Newmai News Network Dimapur | July 29
Reacting to the news item “Zeliangrong people want NSCN-IM to stop ‘illegal logging immediately,” the Makuilongdi Zeliangrong Region of the NSCN (IM) clarified that logging activities in “disputed areas has been halted” for some time now. In a statement issued by Maisong Moita, the Central Administrative Officer (CAO) of the Makuilongdi Zeliangrong Region, the NSCN (IM) said, “In pursuance to the ban order, logging in disputed areas has been halted for quite some time now.”
Revoke indigenous tribe status to Rongmeis: CNTC
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DIMAPUR, JULY 29 (MExN): The Central Nagaland Tribes Council (CNTC) on Friday demanded that the indigenous tribe status granted to the Rongmeis be revoked within 30 days. Informing this, CNTC in a press statement said the decision was taken at a joint meeting comprising of the three apex tribal bodies of the Aos, Lothas and the Sumis on July 22, 2016 at Khehokhu Village. Questioning what it alleged as the “ulterior motive” of this move, the CNTC reiterated, “If a small state like Nagaland keep on giving indigenous tribe status to every inhabitant, tomorrow, anyone from anywhere will start demanding it where the original inhabitant tribes of the present state of Nagaland will be endangered by the ramifications of such thoughtless move.” It also argued that the Rongmeis do not have any specific geographical territory within the state of Nagaland and granting of the tribe status is not justified and uncalled for. It said the indigenous inhabitant status may be granted to those who settled in Nagaland prior to 1963 qualifying the required criteria. “Nagaland today cannot afford to jeopardize its own self and its future generations by granting of indigenous tribe status to anyone demanding it, as such unwarranted action will surely provide as a springboard for any outsider tomorrow for demanding the same which will result in utter chaos and spell doom for the future generations,” the press release read. The CNTC has also cautioned that it would resort to its own course of action if their demand was not met within the stipulated time.
A girl child sits and waits as her mother works in a terrace paddy field in Khonoma village, some 20 kilometers away from Kohima. Children who have not reached the school-going- age spend most of their time in the fields with their mothers in this village where women are known to be the backbone when it come to sustaining the livelihood of the family. (Morung Photo)
APO urges BRO to improve F&CS all geared up to begin quality of road construction distribution of food grains DIMAPUR, JULY 29 (MExN): The Angami Public Organization recently met with the officials of the Border Roads Organizations (BRO) to discuss on the deplorable road condition in Nagaland and particularly that of Dimapur and Kohima. According to a press statement from APO, its team met and interacted with BRO Chief Engineer, Bhatnagar, along with his Sector Commander and other officers at Dimapur. The BRO during discussion stated that there is approximately 18 km of road in Dimapur town and 10 km in Kohima town, which were in deplorable condition. It pointed out that the BRO was facing some problem regarding construction and maintenance of roads in Kohima and Dimapur for which they have requested the Nagaland State Government to take over the town area. However, there has been no response and no decision taken by the State Government till date, it added. On the case of National Highway-29 and other highways, the BRO maintained that they are facing huge problem due to the construction of approach roads from the highway and stone quarrying along the national highway. This destroys the drainage system and in turn affects the condition of the roads, it pointed out. On this issue, the BRO has requested the State Government and the public to co-operate with them for the mainte-
nance of good road conditions. The APO on their part requested the BRO to start the construction of new road at Zhadima village area, which was entrusted and allocated to them. While stressing on the importance of construction and building of road below Civil Hospital, Kohima, the APO highlighted that the said road has become too narrow and dangerous for travelers and daily commuters due to landslide and soil erosion. Similar conditions also prevail in Zubza, Dzudza River, for which the APO requested the BRO to construct strong and permanent retaining wall starting from the riverbed for effective control of landslide. APO also stated that it has been more than four decades since the BRO had been overseeing the national highways of Nagaland yet the quality and standard are in no comparison with our other neighboring northeastern states. It therefore urged the BRO to improve and uplift the quality of the state’s national highways so as to attain the standard and status of other NE states. Meanwhile, APO lauded the BRO for the construction of excellent drainage in Kohima town along the national highway. The APO and BRO also decided to have more interactions and consultations with each other so that one can support and help one another for better maintenance of good quality roads.
Morung Express News Dimapur | July 29
The controversy and allegation of pilferage notwithstanding, an apparently unfazed Food & Civil Supplies (F&CS) department is all geared up to roll to out a new look Public Distribution System (PDS). The Superintendent of F&CS, Dimapur district, N. Jamonger Ao during an interaction with the media on July 29 informed that the department will begin food grains distribution in the district from July 30. The Nagaland state government implemented the National Food Security Act (NFSA) only in June this year, nearly three years since the Central government launched the food security programme in 2013. The Superintendent stated though the department has been painted in a poor light, it is working towards sensitizing the citizens on the features of the NFSA. According to him, a large section of the society is unaware of the tenets of the NFSA, which has in part resulted in many a legitimate beneficiary missing out on the entitlement. Stating that a revamped PDS will leave little room for anomalies, he said that it would further make way for streamlining the system while ensuring transparency. Informing that distribution to Priority Households (PHH) in the rural areas of the district will begin from July 30, he added that distribution in the urban sector will begin next phase and asked the village councils to collect the allotted quotas through the office of the Superintendent. Further informing that issuing of PHH ration cards for the urban areas will begin from August 3, he asked the respective GBs and colony council chairpersons to collect the beneficiary cards. Beneficiaries covered under the AAY scheme are entitled to receive 35 kg of rice at Rs. 3 per kg per cardholder every month. Each member of a family designated under PHH is entitled 5 kg of rice at Rs. 3 per month. As per the superintendent, more than 60,000 have been registered as beneficiaries in the district.
Now, truck owners repair stretches of NH702-D
Repairing road not only for the sake of the truckers but also for other motorists as well, asserts MDTOA Our Correspondent Mokokchung | July 29
In what can be termed as a frantic measure over the pathetic Mariani-Mokokchung road condition, the Mokokchung District Trucks Owners’ Association (MDTOA) today started a two-day road repairing initiative at different stretches along the National Highway 702-D, considered as the economic lifeline of Mokokchung district and her neighboring districts. The condition of this National Highway (earlier it was looked after by the Border Roads Organization) has been deteriorating with each passing year; and bringing nightmarish experience for the drivers every monsoon - es-
An excavator involved in box cutting to assuage the sinking of National Highway (Mariani-Mokokchung road) under Chungtia village jurisdiction on Friday. (Morung Photo)
pecially the truckers – and passengers alike. Citizens of Mokokchung and her sister district including Tuensang and Zunheboto depend on this road since it is their main communication source. Friday’s initiative by the MDTOA, was participated by more than fifty Mokokchung district truck owners, and was supported by the Village Councils of
Chungtia and Khensa, informed a MDTOA member. He disclosed that the more than fifty villagers from Chungtia village also volunteered as man-power for the work. Besides, the MDTOA also hired twenty skilled (non-local) labourers to lay the stones in the worst hit stretch of roads. Earlier, the three villages of Aliba, Chungtia and Khensa also
repaired the road from their own means. Even Changki villagers repaired the road falling under their jurisdiction a few months back. However, the incessant monsoon rains and heavy traffic ensured that the noble deeds of the villagers were short-lived. The MDTOA, during their road repairing initiative (July 29 and 30) is employing the help of four excavators, nine dumper trucks and four pick-up trucks. All the machineries were donated by the truck owners association only, disclosed the MDTOA member, who was overseeing the box-cutting at Chungtia village. The MDTOA members asserted that they were repairing the road not only for the sake of the truckers but also for the other motorists who travel on this important stretch of road. They also strongly lamented the apathy of the state and central government over their negligence of this stretch of road.
DIMAPUR, JULY 29 (MExN): Judicial Magistrate First Class, Peren, has today dismissed the complaint cases on the Chief Minister’s educational issue on the grounds that they are barred by time limitation. A press statement from Media Cell, CMO furnish along with copy of the order stated that the case was heard on July 28 and the order was issued today in which the Magistrate opined that the “instant case is in the shape of a political vendetta.” It may be mentioned that the Supreme Court had, by an order dated June 15, 2016, directed the lower court (JMFC, Peren) to first determine the question of limitation. In November 2015, one Maziezokho Nisa had filed a complaint against an alleged offence punishable under Section 125 A of the Representation of People Act, 1951, purported to have been committed by the Chief Minister, Nagaland. A similar case was filed against the Chief Minister by one KK Kulimbe alias Kengim in July 2016. Andsincethefactsandthequestionoflaw tobeadjudicatedwereidentical,boththecases were taken up together and disposed off by the common order issued today. The Judicial Magistrate observed that “the punishment for infringement of the offence under Section 125-A of the Representation of People Act is punishable with imprisonment for a term which may extend to six months, or with fine, or with both. As such, by virtue of clause (b) of the sub section (2) of section 468 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, the period of limitation for institution of the two instant complaint cases is one year.” The Judicial Magistrate went on to comment that both the complaint should have been filed by February 2014. “Upon considering the submissions advanced, I find force in the submission advanced by the learned counsel for the respondent. In the instant case, the alleged false affidavit sworn by the respondent with regard to the educational quali-
fication was made public in the month of February 2013 as the same was uploaded in the web site of the Chief Electoral Officer, Nagaland. Thus in the above circumstances, if we are to accept the contention of the learned counsel for the complainant that the period of limitation would commence from the date of knowledge i.e. July, 2015 and August, 2015, then the very purpose of the provision of limitation would be defeated. The Magistrate further pointed out, “Accepting such a contention advanced by the learned counsel for the complainant would make the provision of limitation redundant and would give rise to multiplicity of cases at the whims of the litigant. To accept the contention of the learned counsel for the complainant that the period of limitation would commence from the date of knowledge in the surrounding facts and circumstances of the instant case would be like arming the opponents of the respondents with a deadly weapon wherein the respondent would not have respite even after a lapse of 20-25 years. “However, if the alleged document of swearing of false affidavit by the respondent was not made public, one may find substance in the contention of the learned counsel for the complainant that the period of limitation would commence from the date of knowledge. But as stated above, once the said documents are made public, it would not be safe to accept the contention of the complainant. “Accordingly, in view of the aforesaid, both the instant complaint cases are barred by limitation.” The Magistrate went on to opine that “in the surrounding facts and circumstances of the case, it is not a fit case to exercise the discretion of the court to condone the delay since the instant case is in the shape of a political vendetta.” Accordingly, the Magistrate ruled that both the complaint cases are time barred, and also finding no satisfactory ground to condone the delay in filing the complaints, the cases were dismissed.
“Instant case in the shape of a political vendetta,” opines JMFC
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ZDLSA organizes jail lok adalat-cum-legal literacy prog
ZuNHEbOtO, July 29 (MExN): Zunheboto District Legal Services Authority (ZDLSA) conducted jail lok adalat followed by a legal awareness programme at the District Jail, Zunheboto. The jail lok adalat conducted by the ZDLSA for pending cases saw a total disposal of four cases on criminal compoundable matter. Later a legal awareness programme was organized for the jail inmates and jail staff on the theme ‘rights of prisoners and duties of jail warders.’ Atoka Achumi, Judicial Magistrate First class and Secretary of the ZDLSA presented the introduction and keynote address on the purpose of the programme and the role and
of the legal services institution on safeguarding the rights and privileges of a prisoner. The awareness programme intends to literate and informs the inmates of the jail and also the weaker sections of the society to make use of the free legal aid services. Resource person Y. Katovi Awomi, Panel Lawyer, ZDLSA spoke on the statutory provisions on the topic of 'rights of prisoners and duties of jail warders.’ The jail inmates were also well informed and made aware of their right when they get arrested. The programme concluded with vote of thanks from Tovi Z. Yeptho, Panel Lawyer, ZDLSA and benediction by Chaplin, District Jail Zunheboto.
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NTTC gets AICTE approved Community College Morung Express News Dimapur | July 29
Nagaland Tool Room & Training Centre (NTTC), Dimapur is headed for greater heights with the institute introducing AICTE approved Community College programme and an Automobile Workshop attached to the programme in addition to the existing training facilities. The Community College and the Automobile Workshop was inaugurated on July 29 by the Director, Industries & Commerce, I. Bendangliba. The day also coincided with the valedictory programme of a 6-month training course for youths sponsored by the Ministry of DoNER. According to the NTTC principal, Er. Petehetuo Miasalhou, 200 youths undertook various Skill Devel-
Director, Industries & Commerce, I. Bendangliba and other guest with the students and faculty of Nagaland Tool Room & Training Centre (NTTC), Dimapur.
opment Courses in addition to placement options for the trainees. The training course had started in January this year with some of the trainees completing their chosen courses and offered job placements in the manufacturing sector. Stating that a batch of 80 trainees under the programme has already been
placed in places like Pune, Hyderabad, Gujarat and also in Nagaland, Er. Miasalhou added that another batch will be leaving for Pune by mid August. The monthly remuneration for the trainees placed in various companies ranges from Rs. 6000-Rs. 16000, he said. Through the skills learned and skills enhanced, he ex-
pressed optimism that the youth from the region would be able to fill the demandsupply the manufacturing sector. Maintaining there is always a solution to a problem, he urged the trainees to take the job placements as an opportunity taking into consideration the employment avenue scenario in the state.
Director Bendangliba, who is also the CEO of the NTTC, in his address at the valedictory function, challenged the trainees to become role models for the educated unemployed youth in Nagaland while showing to the world the worth of the products manufactured at the NTTC. Maintaining there is always a solution to a
problem, he urged the trainees to take the job placements as an opportunity taking into consideration the employment sector in the state. While lauding the effort of the officers and staff of the NTTC, he called for greater dedication to “achieve greater heights” for the benefit of the youths and the state. The Community College at the NTTC with sanction of the AICTE will offer one year certificate course in Manufacturing and Automobile. For more information, log into http:// nttcdimapur.org.in/. The NTTC is also an AICTE approved institute recognized by the Ministry of Labour and Employment, Government of India. It is only the second such institute in the north east after the Tool Room & Training Centre in Guwahati.
Ao Spelling Bee competition underway Unity vital for positive changes and development Morung Express News
two-day affair. On the first day today, top 20 participants were selected in the A Kohima based Ao verpreliminary stage of the nacular magazine Lenjeter competition out of which in association with the De10 moved on to the next partment of Linguistics, round. Out of the top 10, Nagaland University, Kothe top 5 would move on hima is organizing an into the quarterfinal round ter-school Ao spelling bee to be held tomorrow. The competition which got untop 3 would be selected to derway here today at Cosmove on to the semi-final mos Hall. and only 2 would make it to A total of 35 students the final tomorrow. representing 13 schools Tomorrow, the Exare participating in the ecutive Secretary of competition. Editor of the ABAM, Rev. Dr. Mar AtLenjeter Magazine, Perasongchanger will make a lepzung while launching Participants of the first ever inter-school Ao Spelling Bee competition at Cosmos Hall, Mo- special appearance and the competition said that kokchung on July 29. (Photo: Sashimeren Jamir) deliver an exhortation. this competition was or- contribution of Nagaland reality. the Department of Linguis- Lenjeter Magazine is also NIDC, Tovihoto Ayemi, MLA, inaugurating the Northern Angami Colony ganized with the objec- Parliamentary Secretary Wati Ozüküm, Imti- tics, Nagaland University, expected to make an an- Chairman, Gate in presence of NAPO leaders and elders of Northern Angami Colony, Dimapur, tive of promoting Ao lit- for Geology & Mining, Dr. pokyim and Toshisangla Kohima are overseeing the nouncement tomorrow on July 29. (Morung Photo) erature and ‘uniformity’ Imtiwapang Aier in mak- are the panel of judges whole process of the com- regarding their sponsorof Ao zülumen or spelling. ing the competition, the while Dr. Pangersenla and petition. ship program for selected Morung Express News cooperation, any devel- ans including repairing of He also acknowledged the first ever Ao spelling bee, a Dr. Imlienla Imchen from The competition is a Ao language students. opment activities can be roads and drainages. ToviDimapur | July 29 achieved. hoto also informed that Chairman, NIDC, ToviOn the development plan is on the anvil to conhoto Ayemi, MLA, today scenario in Dimapur, struct two over-bridges at said with unity, one can ex- the NIDC chairman said Dobhinullah junction and pect positive changes and though political leaders Deluxe Point to ease traffic development in the society. may have grand visions to congestion in the city. The NIDC chairman develop the state’s comHe further said that to KOHIMA, July 29 (MExN): The State College of Teacher Education (SCTE) Kohima on July 27, celebrat- who inaugurated the mercial hub, yet due to bring positive changes and ed World Nature Conservation Day with Subongnukshi ‘Northern Angami Colony “change of winds” in the development in Dimapur (IFS) Chief Conservator of Forests (CCF) Department Gate’ in his address iter- political front, the elected needed the concerted efof Forests, Ecology, Environment and Wildlife as the re- ated the proverb ‘Unity is representatives are not able fort of all citizens and govsource person for the occasion, under the theme “Seven strength’, and noted that the to bring about the desired ernment. President, Northern Billion Dreams; One Planet; Consume with Care” UNEP. northern Angami, wher- development. He also admitted that Angami Public OrganizaThe resource person emphasized on our state’s envi- ever they may be settled, ronment and where we stand today, especially on con- always maintain the sense so far the DAN govern- tion (NAPO), Vilieo Rutsa, servation. He pointed out the uniqueness of our flora and of unity and brotherhood ment has not been able to also addressed the gate fauna and what the government is doing to conserve them. amongst themselves. Tovi- take up any major develop- inauguration programme. He called upon the student teachers to play their part re- hoto said other people of mental project in Dimapur, NA Colony chairman, sponsibly as educators. He also pointed out that conserv- tribes must also emulate though being the gateway Puopfukhrielie Merekesi, ing the environment was rooted in us. Even before the this spirit of community of Nagaland and the most chaired the programme Bharat Hardware, a hardware outlet with its Head Office at Khermahal was inaugurated today government implemented such law, the locals took initia- and belongingness. cosmopolitan city in the and colony elder, Kevise at Naharbari, Opposite Holotoli School by Akokla Alang. Bhagwan Das Bahati and Ganesh tive themselves for the preservation of the environment. Terming the gate as a state. He however said the Sogotsu, proposed vote of Chandak are the proprietors of the shop that supplies M.S. rods, fabrication materials, conThe SCTE organized this event as a part of their yearly ‘landmark’, he said the gate government was trying its thanks. Earlier, pastor Vilastruction items and other hardware materials. (Morung Photo) academic plan which aims to equip the student teachers also exemplifies that with best to mitigate the prob- setuo Suokhrie, offered incommunity resources and lems faced by Dimapuri- vocation prayer. with knowledge besides the regular curriculum. Mokokchung | July 29
SCTE Kohima observes World Nature Conservation Day
Career guidance seminar at Mangkolemba
MANgKOlEMbA, July 29 (DIPR): In views of the celebration of 25 years of Mangkolemba ADC Hq, a daylong seminar cum workshop will be held for the students of class 9-12 on July 30 at the town hall, Mangkolemba. The programme is being organized by the Student's Union Mangkolemba in collaboration with SDPDB Mangkolemba. The workshop will be categorized under various sectors covering Administration/ Civil services, Business management and banking, music and performing arts, entrepreneurship, skilled development, Agri & Allied services, journalism, etc. Resource persons for the seminar in-
clude Amba Jamir, Policy Analyst & Development Consultant, Chaitanya Pasad (IAS), Major Amandeep, 44 AR Mokokchung, Imtitoshi, Deputy Commandant 2nd NAP, TsuktiLongkumer, President, MCCI, P. TiatemsuMollier, Asst. Professor, FAC, Dr. Kilang, Senior Specialist, IMH, Mokokchung, Dr. Lanunochetla, Deptt of Agriculture, Dr. Aoyimsen, VAS, Er. Imlisunep, Principal, ITI Mangkolemba, Er. Imliakum Sanglir, EAC, Aitepyong, Akangnungsang, Editor, Ao Milen, Limalenden, Sr. Journalist, Allen Mark Longkumer, Secy. MDACC, Dr. Akok Amer, Pastor MBC, Liyan Aier, Sr. Journalist, Moanungsang, musician, Nukshiwati and Toshi Kichu, Freelance Photographer.
Alumni Association ICFAI University Nagaland FELICITATION The Alumni Association of ICFAI University Nagaland congratulates the following Gold Medalist & Certificate of Merit awardees 2016: GOLD MEDALISTS:
Inreutube MBA (HR & Marketing) (2014 -16)
Sentilemla Lemtur MA (English) (2014 -16)
Soyimla Akum MA (English) (2014 -16)
Ratna Begum MA (Political Science) (2014-2016)
Imtimeren Pongener BBA (2013 -16)
Avinash Vinci BCA (2013 -16)
Inthono Boro B.Com (2013 -16)
Masourhii Mary Pou BA (2013 -16)
Certificate of Merit: Sushma Siva B.Com (2013 -16)
Teresa Pou BA(Hons)(2013 -16)
Western Sumi Kukami Hoho general session held Training held to ensure
Parliamentary Secretary Jacob Zhimomi speaking at the 17th general session of Western Sumi Kukami Hoho on July 29.
DIMAPuR, July 29 (MExN): The Western Sumi Kukami Hoho (WSKH) held its 17th general session on July 29 at Agri Expo, Dimapur with N. Jacob Zhimomi, Parliamentary Secretary for Irrigation & Flood Control gracing the occasion as chief guest. Addressing a large gathering of village chiefs including officials of Nagaland GBs’ Federation and Dimapur District GBs’ Association, the chief guest challenged the GBs to be
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front runners of brotherhood, peace and unity among Naga people reminding them that they, as leaders of the people have vast and significant responsibility to lead the people towards progressive society. Jacob called upon the GBs to humble themselves and to have sincere approach in their leadership as village chiefs thereby setting good example for the villagers who would emulate their leaders. He also urged the GBs to inculcate
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work culture in the minds of the younger generation. On the developmental aspects, Jacob told the gathering that Nagaland government led by Chief Minister T. R. Zeliang was consolidating its efforts to reach developmental activities to people at the village level, and for which, Jacob said, government requires utmost cooperation of the people. A press release stated that president of Nagaland GBs’ Federation exhorted the gathering. Azheto Zhimomi, former MLA also graced the programme. S. Vihuto Yepthomi was elected as president for the ensuing tenure of the hoho along with Mughavi Awomi as vice president and Kuhovi Zhimomi as general secretary. Delivering a short speech, Vihuto spelled out his desire to work for the welfare of the society. The former councilor of Dimapur Municipal Council said hoho is for the people and therefore urged cooperation of all concerned for WSKH to achieve greater strides. Outgoing president Y. Isawoto Zhimomi, who chaired the programme also spoke on the occasion. Ilitoli Ayemi, associated youth pastor, Sovima Sumi Baptist Church presented a song. Rev. Shikuho Zhimomi, Director of Mission and Evangelism, WSBAK invoked God’s blessing through a prayer. Shikuto Zalipu, advisor WSKH proposed vote of thanks.
quality services in ICTCs
DIMAPuR, July 29 (MExN): With an aim to ensure uniform quality services across all the Integrated Counseling and Testing Centres (ICTCs) in Nagaland, two day training on ‘Implementation of Quality Management System (QMS)’ was conducted for ICTC staff of five districts in Nagaland. The training for Kohima, Wokha and Mokokchung districts was held at De Oriental Grand, Kohima on July 26 and 27, while training for the districts of Dimapur and Tuensang was conducted at Hotel lake Shilloi, Dimapur on July 28 and 29. A press release stated that speaking at the inaugural of the training at Kohima on July 26 as the chief guest, Dr. L. Watikala, Principal Director, Department of H&FW, highlighted the values of quality services in the ICTCs and also appreciated SHARE India for taking forward the QMS activity in the state through NSACS. Dr. Meguosielie Kire, Project Director, NSACS, spoke on the values of training and proper monitoring of the activities to attain the goal. Dr. Nangjong, Project Manager, SHARE
India briefed the participants about the training objectives. The trainings were facilitated by trained personnel from Share India, officials from NSACS and SRL, Kohima including Smita Mishra, Technical Officer, NACO, Dr. P. Tia Jamir, JD, BSD, NSACS, Dr. Margaret Yhome, HoD, Microbiology i/c State Reference Laboratory (SRL), NHAK and Dr. Nangjong, Project Officer, Project LaQSH, SHARE India, Hyderabad. The training topics included Lab services under NACP IV, ICTC under NACP IV, Introduction to HIV testing and Introduction to Quality Management System (QMS) in ICTC while Group work sessions on Role of Counselors in QMS at ICTC, preparation of SOPs and Use of the ICTC QMS checklist were also taken. A total of 82 participants consisting of Medical Officers, ICTC Counselors, Laboratory Technicians, District ICTC supervisors and District Program Managers (DAPCU) were trained. The Training was hosted by Nagaland State AIDS Control Society (NSACS) with support from NACO, CDC and SHARE India.
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Lakhs affected by floods in NE Guwahati, July 29 (iaNS): Over 17 lakh people have been affected by floods in 21 districts, according to the Assam State Disaster Management Authority (ASDMA). Over one lakh people have been forced to abandon their houses and take refuge in relief camps. Flood waters have inundated 3,374 Assam villages as well as crops standing on 2,13,251 hectares of land, an ASDMA official said. Over 20 people died in the floods across the state. Assam Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal made an aerial visit to his constituency, river island Majuli, on Thursday to supervise relief and rescue operations. He took serious note of the unauthorised absence and negligence of officials, which led to breach of the Brahmaputra dyke and the resultant misery to the people and loss of property. On his directive, the Water Resources Department suspended four officials on the charge of gross negligence
Floodwater recedes in M'laya
Flood affected villagers using a banana raft to move to safer place at Bordiya in morigaon district of assam on Friday. (PTI Photo)
of duty during the current floods in Majuli. Union Railway Minister Suresh Prabhu on Friday said the Railways will provide free wagons to the state government to transport essential commodities to the flood-affected districts of the state. Talking to Sonowal on phone, Prabhu said the
state government could make use of the abandoned railway tracks as 'platforms' for sheltering those displaced by the deluge. With at least 20 persons dead, Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh will visit the state on Saturday for a day to take stock of the situation. The minister is expect-
ed to make an aerial survey of the flood-affected areas of Nagaon, Morigaon and Kaziranga in Assam. He will also visit Bhagatgaon camp set up for the flood-affected residents in Morigaon district and meet Sonowal and state government officials before returning to Delhi in the evening.
tura, July 29 (iaNS): Thousands of people are living in makeshift shelters in the flood-hit areas of western Meghalaya after over 23,559 households were submerged in floodwater, officials said on Friday. No loss of life has been reported so far. "The floodwaters have shown signs of receding and we are hopeful that the overall situation will improve in the days to come," West Garo Hills District Magistrate Pravin Bakshi told IANS. A total number of 1,21,535 people in 258 villages were affected after the swollen Brahmaputra and Jingiram rivers submerged many villages under Phulbari, Rajabala, Singimari, Paham, Bhaitbari and Hallidayganj areas. The Jingiram, one of the major rivers in Garo Hills, caused havoc after a major embankment was breached. The backflow of water in the Brahmaputra in Assam aggravated the floods. "There have been no reports of fresh flooding though thousands are taking shelter in 26 makeshift camps and on raised platforms as their villages are under knee-deep water," Bakshi said and informed that the government has placed over 100 boats at different locations for relief and rescue operations. Health authorities in the Garo Hills on Monday said they feared an epidemic if precautions are not taken after floodwaters recede and announced precautionary measures to check the outbreak of diseases. Public Health Engineering (PHE) officials have distributed chlorine tablets and bleaching powder among the people to prevent any outbreak of waterborne diseases.
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‘Public curfew’ called against police excesses imphal, July 29 (NNN): A 24-hour state wide "public curfew" has been called by the Joint Committee on Inner Line Permit System (JCILPS) beginning Friday midnight to protest against alleged police “excesses” meted out to public. Police went berserk and dispersed a public meeting organised by a 'JAC against declaration of wanted tag against Ratan Khomdram,' former convenor of JCILPS which has been intensifying ILP stir. Large number of police personnel pulled down a makeshift hall arranged for the meeting at Singjamei Thongkhong here. A skirmish broke out between the organisers, mostly school students, and the police. Womenfolk of the area intervened and helped bring the situation under control. The police threw everything used in the makeshift hall into Imphal river after completely demolishing it at the site. Irked by the incident, the Joint Committee announced the public curfew during a press meet at its office. Joint Committee convenor BK Moirangcha condemned the "suppression" unleashed by the police. He blamed the state government for the "excesses" committed by the police. "The incident for which the government should be held responsible was a challenge to the public," Moirangcha said. The JAC took due permission from the concerned Deputy Commissioner to organise the public meeting. The police claimed a fresh order from the Deputy Commissioner instructed them to prevent the JAC from carrying out the meet. Moirangcha said educational institutes, emergency services, electricity, water supply and media would be exempted from the purview of the strike. The state government announced two-day holiday for all educational institutes here in view of the public meeting yesterday.
Over 31000 families working in sericulture in Manipur 24,000 people vaccinated against JE in Churachandpur newmai news network Imphal | July 29
A total of 31,737 families are now working in sericulture related activities in 934 villages of Manipur, according to B. John Tlangtinkhuma, Director of Sericulture. The total production of raw silk this year was 525.95 MT, the official claimed. Sericulture is a labour intensive agro-based industry which can generate employment opportunities for the rural and semi urban people with lowest investment cost. Manipur is one of the unique states in the world where all the four varieties of silk viz. Mulberry, Eri, Muga and Oak Tasar are produced. The silk produced in Manipur is that of the best quality and the land is suitable for sericulture project. Sericulture in the state has a long tradition and has been practiced by the farmers from time immemorial though on a limited scale. Even unskilled or uneducated rural and semi-urban population can practice Sericulture activities. Sericulture has given opportunity to women for self employment. Till the IX Five Year Plan Mulberry silkworm rearing and reeling was confined to four villages viz, Khurkhul, Leimaram, Phayeng and Thongjao whereas a few womenfolk practiced Eri silkworm rearing for domestic consumption. According to Tlangtinkhuma, during the Ninth National Socio-Economic Development Plan
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the State Government had started implementation of Manipur Sericulture Project. The revised plan size of the Department for 201415 was Rs. 1,896 lakhs. The Manipur Sericulture Project I under Japan Bank for International Cooperation (JBIC), Japan (1997-2008) took a long time to approve the project. Average productivity was only 40 kg cocoons /100 dfls and many farmers abandoned their activities. Now the second phase is going on. Farmers having an acre of land are provided assistance for construction of Individual Adult Rearing Houses, rearing appliances, planting materials in kind with their involvement with training facilities in the field of silkworm rearing and silkworm food plantation. After the second phase was taken up 36 hectares of land was brought under mulberry plantation for 90 farmers and 25 hectares under plantation for eri silkworm for 61 farmers. 151 farmers were assisted for construction of 1 silkworm rearing house each. NERTPS (Mulberry) (2015-2017) project was approved by the Government of India on 17.12.2013 for development of mulberry sericulture in the valley districts of the State with a total project cost of Rs. 149.76 crores and implementation was started
from the year 2014-15. Under ISDP under NERTPS (Mulberry & Eri) project development of mulberry and Eri sericulture was taken up in hill districts with a total project cost of Rs. 30.39 crores. The project is to be implemented over a period of two years and it aims to bring 700 acres of land under Mulberry and Eri plantation with the involvement of 700 beneficiaries. Each beneficiary is given assistance for mulberry plantation, construction of adult silkworm rearing house, rejuvenation of the mulberry farms and rearing equipments. The Catalytic Development Program (CDP) was also implemented since the IX Plan with the assistance of Central Silk Board, Ministry of Textiles, Govt. of India. Pre-cocoon activities of all the four sectors of sericulture are covered under this program. So far 18,735 families have been benefited through the scheme up to the end of XI Plan. The CSB has released Rs. 671.96 Lacs (2014-15). A sub-scheme called ‘Bi-voltine Cluster Promotion Programme’ under CDP is implemented at Churachandpur and Ukhrul Districts under CDP with the involvement of 175 farmers at Churachandpur and 150 farmers at Ukhrul. Rashtriya Krishi Vikas Yojana (RKVY) has been
implemented since 201011 to enhance production and productivity and also to improve infrastructure. The department is taking up Integrated Bi-voltine Sericulture Project in Mulberry (Tripura Model) with a Project cost of Rs.29.63 Cr. to be implemented over a period of three year (2016-17) to (2018-19). It is also E-monitoring system through GPS. Proposal has been made for upgrading Regional Tasar Research Station, Central Silk Board, Ministry of Textiles, Mantripukhri, Imphal into Central Tasar Sericultural Research & Training Institute for in depth-research and stabilization of Oak Tasar seeds. Sericulture Vision -2030, Short term 2017-19, Mid term 2017-23 and Long term 2017-30 have been planned and are in the formative stages. It is also taking up Soil to Silk Project, Intensive Bi-voltine Sericulture Development Projects (2 for valley and 2 for hills) and Integrated Sericulture Development Project (in Vanya sector i.e. for Oak tasar, Eri Sector and Muga Sector). It is setting up two commercial grainages. Efforts are on to allow mulberry and eri cultivation in forest areas. It is also trying to introduce e-commerce platform for post cocoon sector and transform from cross breed to 100% bivoltine mulberry silk.
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This monsoon, Japanese Encephalitis has claimed three persons in Manipur where the total number of positive cases has reached 20 so far. Officials said vaccination campaigns and fogging exercise have been intensified in the areas where JE positive cases have been confirmed.
Five more samples were tested positive at Jawaharlal Nehru Institute of Sciences (JNIMS), Imphal yesterday. The three victims were from Churachandpur, Bishnupur and Changamdabi. The fear of being infected by JE has gripped Churachandpur district where nearly 10,000 people got vaccinated against JE yesterday. So far, 24,500 people in the district have received the shot since last week.
Two killed in 44th ADC Senapati Rising Day: Restriction for heavy vehicles on Aug 1 Mizoram landslide newmai news network Senapati | July 29
Assuring one of the biggest and most exciting wrestling championships in the district, the 44th Autonomous District Council (ADC) Senapati Rising Day celebration will be held for two days on July 31 and official rising day on August 1. In the presence of ADC leaders and district administration, the two days event has the best of open wrestling championship with a whopping prize of Rs. 1 lakh for the winner and seven other prizes including the consolation prizes. Till the filing of this report, 49 strongmen of the district registered to compete for the coveted wrestling championship at Senapati public ground. The inaugural day on July 31 will be graced by ADC Chairman ML Markson as chief guest while Vice chairman John Hingba will be guest of honor. The famous female gospel band Life Pages will enthrall the crowd apart. The Council Rising Day on August 1
will be graced by Tamenglong ADC Chairman Namsinrei Panmei as chief guest, Ukhrul ADC Chairman Dr. Yaronsho Ngalung as guest of honor, Senapati ADC Chairman ML Markson as chief host and Deputy Commissioner Jacintha Lazarus, IAS as special guest of the function. The event will also witness the grand finals of the wrestling where the winner will walk away with specially designed Championship belt and Rs. 1 Lakh. The runner up, the 3rd and 4th prize winners will receive Rs.70, 000, Rs. 50,000, and 30,000 respectively while four consolation winners will pocket Rs.10,000 each. Meanwhile, in public information issued by the organizing committee, it has informed the general public that, in view of the 44th Council Rising Day on August 1, movement for all heavy vehicules will be restricted from 9am till 12 noon and all shops and business establishments within Senapati town will remain closed from 8am till 4pm. However, schools and educational institutions will be exempted from the closure.
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Bank strike paralyses operations across India ATMA Peren undertake farmer’s exposure tour New Delhi/CheNNai/ agartala/guwahati, July 29 (iaNS): Banking operations across the country were hit on Friday as around 10 lakh employees in around 40 private and nationalised banks struck work for a day to protest against the central government’s policies for the sector. Unions in the banking sector had given the strike call to protest the mergers in the sector, infusion of private capital in government banks, for recovery of bad loans, bringing to book wilful loan defaulters and others. “The strike has evoked a good response nationwide as around 10 lakh employees have participated in it. Most of the nationalised banks are closed,” C.H. Venkatachalam, General Secretary of the All India Bank Employees Association (AIBEA), told IANS in Chennai. Echoing this, K. Thamaraiselvan, General Secretary of Andhra Bank Employees Union (Tamil Nadu unit) said: “The banking operations have been paralysed nationwide.” The strike call was given by the United Forum of Bank Unions
(UFBU), an umbrella body of nine unions in the banking sector viz., AIBEA, AIBOC, NCBE, AIBOA, BEFI, INBEF, INBOC, NOBW and NOBO. “The strike involved around 10 lakh employees and officers of public sector banks, old generation private banks and foreign banks totalling more than 80,000 branches,” Venkatachalam said. The strike had its impact in the northeastern region as well. “Over 10,000 bank employees belonging to more than 3,000 nationalised and private bank branches in the seven northeastern states took part in the strike, opposing the proposed amendments to the banking laws,” said UFBU spokesman Sushobhan Datta Majumder. “The proposed restructuring in the banking sector is expected to be undertaken aiming at mergers, acquisitions and outsourcing of routine activities of Indian banks and to allow foreign banks and investors in these activities and banking managements,” Majumder told reporters in Agartala. A large number of the ATMs were closed, creating problems for the
people in the northeastern states. According to Venkatachalam, unmindful of the adverse implications, the government was pursuing the reform measures in the banking sector like inadequate infusion of capital in public sector banks, which will result in reduction of government’s equity capital and create compulsion for higher extent of private capital leading to privatisation of banks. “In the last 40 years, more than 40 private banks have collapsed. We cannot allow to take that risk again. Banks must continue in public sector in national interest,” he said. According to him, the total deposits in the banks today are more than Rs 116 lakh crore and this cannot be placed at the doors of private players by privatising the banks. He said the government wants to consolidate and merge 27 public sector banks to make them into some five or six big banks for the sake of global competition. “We need efficient banks and not necessarily big banks. Big banks do not automatically mean strong banks. In many countries
big banks have failed and they are in trouble,” he added. He said privatisation of banks will not help in recovering bad loans totalling over Rs 13 lakh crore and may result in handing over the banks to a loan defaulter. Criminal action against wilful loan defaulters should be taken instead of dealing with them with a velvet hand, he added. Meanwhile, industry body Assocham on Friday urged UFBU to call off their strike as customer transactions worth about Rs 12,000 crore-Rs 15,000 crore would be affected. “Public sector banks (PSBs) are already less profitable and have relatively higher ratios of non-performing assets compared to private sector banks, and such a complete halt of banking transactions following UFBU’s decision to go on strike might result in significant losses,” D.S. Rawat, Secretary General of Associated Chambers of Commerce and Industry of India (Assocham) said in a statement in New Delhi. “With a view to revamp the functioning of the PSBs, banking sector reforms is the need of the hour,” he added.
pereN, July 29 (mexN): With an aim to boost awareness and expose the farmers to new ideas of agricultural practises on irrigation and water harvesting, ATMA Peren undertook a within State farmer’s exposure tour to ICAR Jharnapani & CIH Medziphema under PMKSY on July 28. The team was led by Two Deputy Project Director’s of ATMA Peren. The team visited various research farms at ICAR KVK & Central Institute of Horticulture (CIH). During the visit to farm the Farm Manager explained on different water harvesting structures and its purposes like Jalkund, Cemented structured, Fishery cum water harvesting tanks etc. Different methods on technique and importance of irrigation like drip irrigation, sprinkler irrigation etc was also demonstrated to farmers and highlighted the wise use of Irrigation water management and
ATMA Phek conducts Kissan Ghostis & demo phek, July 29 (mexN): Kissan Ghostis and demonstration programme on agri and allied activities was organised by ATMA Phek for Kikruma and Chetheba Block on July 25 and 26 at Phusachodu and K. Basa Village respectively. An exhibition cum sale of various crops and processed products was held on the occasion where altogether 65 farmers and women SHGs actively participated. In line with the ATmA Sitimi Block, kiphire district conducted the Block programme Resource person MadFarmers Advisory Committee meeting (BFAC) on July am Hanah K. Asangla SMS (Agron27 where farmers from different villages under Sitimi omy), KVK Phek gave a detailed
Block were present. The meeting was chaired by hokato Achumi, BTm, Sitimi Block where he discussed about the functions and duties of BFAC. All the members actively participated and shared their views as well as gave suggestions for the improvement of the agricultural and allied activities in the block.
Training & demonstration using pico projector Dimapur, July 29 (mexN): In order to update the latest technology to the farmers and to disseminate the knowledge through technology, ATMA Dimapur Kuhuboto Block conducted training and demonstration on ‘Micro irrigation system’ and ‘System of Rice Intensification’ on July 25. The resource person firstly introduced to the participants the latest technology also known as a pocket projector or a micro-projector; a pico projector is a newly emerging category that encompasses the smallest projectors because they are easy to carry and can handle videos and photos for portable entertainment as well as charts or slides for business or education presentations, they can also be described as multimedia projectors. Resource person for the programme were Ameto Yeptho, ATM (ATMA), Kuhuboto Block and Yimobendang, ATM (ATMA), Kuhuboto Block. Ameto spoke on ‘Micro irrigation system’ where he presented his slide using pico projector, emphasizing on drip and sprinkler irrigation system. Drip and sprinkler irrigation system are applied in small quantity under pressure to meet the water requirement of crop/plant. Yimobendang spoke on ‘System of Rice Intensification’ where he also presented his slide with the help of micro projector or pico projector; He firstly briefed on the origin of SRI which was developed in Madagascar during the 80’. In this system inputs used is very less as compared to other systems of cultivation. It uses less seed, less water, less plant protection chemicals and fertilizer but uses more of organic matter. He also spoke on the nursery preparation, spacing and careful handling should be done while transplanting from nursery to the field.
Rabi Kisan Gosthi at Yongam Village loNgleNg, July 29 (mexN): KVK, Longleng ICAR Research Complex for NEH Region organized a daylong Rabi Kisan Gosthi on July 28 at Yongam Village. Altogether 141 number of farmers and farm women from Yongam and Nyang village participated in the programme. Y. Denngan Avennoho Phom, Deputy Commissioner, Longleng District graced the occasion as chief guest. The DC advocated the gender equality and appealed the Phom male people should work together with their wife and children. Phom people should not be dependent on credit system and they should become active in farming activity. He appealed the farming community to dedicate their labour for the development the society to make India as super power. An exhibition followed by the inauguration of the Rabi Kisan Gosthi was organized for showcasing new technology extended in the farmer’s field by KVK, Longleng. Dr. P. Chowdhury, SMS (SWCE) has showcased and explained different technology to the Chief Guest and farmers attending the Rabi Gosthi. The Chairman of the Yongam village expressed his gratitude to KVK for introduction of new technology and distribution of seeds, input materials and training for the farmers whereas Chairman of Nyang Village shared his experience on KVK training on mustard and onion cultivation and harvesting of 117 kgs mustard from which he got 57kgs of mustard oil. The Programme Coordinator, Dr. K.L. Meena tendered the welcome address whereas Dr. Manoj Kumar delivered the keynote address. During Scientist-Farmers’ Interaction, oilseed and pulses cultivation in rice fallow, application of neem oil for insect pest management, vegetable cultivation practices, oil milling techniques, rainwater harvesting for pulses cultivation, irrigation for pulses and off season vegetables and Pradhan Mantri Sinchay Yojana (PMSKY) were discussed.
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Rüza Farm School sponsored under PMKSY was inaugurated on July 27 at Kikruma Village organised by ATMA Phek Kikruma Block. Training and demonstration on the topics paddy cum fish culture, water pH testing with lime, demonstration on construction of low cost water harvesting structure to conserve rain water to be used during the lean period were covered by Dzuthoru Chotso, FD District Fishery Officer, Phek as the resource person. A total of 27 farmers attended the programme and Zanehü Tunyi was appointed as the Farm Teacher.
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NAAC team assess SJC Jakhama St. Joseph’s College, Jakhama strives for autonomous status
Jakhama, July 29 (mExN): Chairman of National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC), Prof. Dr. Mohd. Iqbal Ali today said that St. Joseph’s College, Jakhama is one of the best institutions not only in Nagaland but in the whole country, while stating surprise to find such a prestigious college in this remote tribal area giving humanitarian service to the people. Speaking at the Exit Meeting Programme that culminates the 3-day visit of the NAAC Peer Team at the College Indoor Stadium this morning, he said the team has gone through every aspect of NAAC and judiciously assessed the performance of the college. In the last three days, the Team comprising Prof. Dr. Mohd. Iqbal Ali (Chairman), Prof. Dr. Sushil Kumar Dutta (Coordinator), and Prof. Dr. Ed-
win Gnanadhas visited all the areas, including sports area, hostels, health centre, which he termed “all super.” On visiting the different departments, he said, all the staff are very young, energetic, enthusiastic, learned and are qualified teachers. He further lauded the excellent presentation in each and every department. The Chairman said all the criteria with the exception of one or two areas that fall under NAAC are found to be strong in the college and emphasized that they need to put in all efforts to see that the college gets the autonomous status. Giving a few pointers, he encouraged the college to introduce PG courses, and also appealed to the principal and the college authority to motivate the teachers to finish their Ph.D programs as well as qualify for NET.
The 3-member NAAC Peer Team with the principal and vice principal of St. Joseph's College, Jakhama during the handing over of the final document.
He also called for organizing more seminars, and inviting prominent personalities to further enhance the quality of the institution. “The college is good, students are good, but if you want competition in this world, you need to have much exposure,” he added. He said there is good scope to introduce vocational courses in the college and advised that the college can have a centre for Naga Tribal Culture, a Naga Tribe Museum, etc, while impressing upon that there are many innovative things that the college can come up with.
On the other hand, he said that even the Parliamentary Secretary for Higher Education, the Secretary as well as the Governor of Nagaland have shown keen interest in the institution. He further lauded the excellent and strong infrastructure of the college, and said this, combined with the commitment of the teachers, dedication and discipline of the students and their performance, will enable St. Joseph’s College to achieve greater heights. In this regard, he congratulated the principal of the college, who, he said is taking constant pain, and
has strategically prepared and meticulously planned everything while also extending his appreciation to the vice principal, the administrator and the staff. He added he was particularly impressed with the cultural programme held in their honor on Wednesday and termed it as extraordinary with super performances by the students. Towards this end, he expressed his profound gratitude to the college for the love and affection that has touched their hearts from day one. “I am so much impressed with the hospitality, love and kindness…there are no words
to express,” he stated. In the meantime, he exuded hope that the college will get NAAC accreditation for autonomous in the days to come. Principal of the college, Rev. Dr. Fr. Sebastian said the NAAC Peer Team has guided and strengthened them in the last few days while adding that they are real professionals, who are tough but gentle, and idealistic but realistic. He also stated that they have made the college aware of both its strength and weaknesses. Further, to the students, he said, “you are our best bet, our hope and pride and our heritage.” The final document was also handed over to the principal of the collegeRev. Dr. Fr. Sebastian by the NAAC Chairman, Prof. Dr. Mohd. Iqbal Ali during the Exit Meeting Programme. The report will be further processed in the National Head Office for NAAC at Bangalore. Earlier, viceprincipal of St. Joseph’s College, Jakhama, Rev. Fr. Rozü Anthony delivered the welcome address, while the programme was chaired by Wetsoü Kapfo.
Traffic advisory for August 1 Dimapur, July 29 Deputy Commissioner of (mExN): In view of the vis- Police/PRO, Dimapur Poit of the Union Minister for lice read: • Taxis/ Autorickshaws Railways for inauguration will not be allowed to of the Dimapur-Zubza railpark within the premisway line and the function es of the railway station. to be held thereof at the Di• Commuters are admapur Railway Station on vised to avoid the route August 1, traffic advisory from Super-Marketto be followed between Nagarjan Junction8:30 am to 12:00 pm on the Railway station. day has been issued. The • Vehicles coming from advisory issued by Addl.
The Mokokchung District Musicians Association (MDMA) was formally launched on July 29 evening at Elate Hall, Mokokchung. Renowned citizen of Mokokchung Town, MB Longkumer launched the MDMA. He exhorted the musicians and pronounced a special dedicatory prayer. Some members of the association also took the stage to celebrate the launch. MDMA is led by Arsashi Ozukum as president, Taliakum as secretary, and Jongpong Atsongchanger as treasurer.
Water supply restored in Old Peren Town pErEN, July 29 (mExN): The Public Health Engineering Department (PHED) in collaboration with the Deputy Commissioner of Peren have amicable settled the water supply issue at Old Peren Town with the help of public leaders, according to a press release from Sub-Divisional Officer, PHED Peren. The water supply was restored on July 26.
The release recounted that the PHED was permitted to carry out restoration work of water supply at the source on July 15. The department officers and their staff started the pipeline repairing at source along with the main gravity alignment. During the repair works, it was found that the pipelines were blocked with stone, the release said,
adding checking and removing the stones from the pipes had delayed the restoration work. The discharge of water reaching the town was measured on July 27 in the presence of all representatives concerned. It indicated a flow of 1,57,000 litres per day thereby relieving the consumers from water scarcity in the town, the release added.
Purana Bazaar area will not be allowed to enter the Town area via Old Dhansiri Bridge. • These temporary arrangements will be enforced only on August 1 between 8:30 am– 12:00 noon. • Dimapur Traffic Police seeks the co-operation of the citizens. Inconvenience is regretted.
Election Commission team from Tamil Nadu visits Wokha Wokha, July 29 (Dipr): Joint Chief Electoral Officer, Tamil Nadu Ajay Yadav (IAS) along with officials from Election Commission, IT Section, Tamil Nadu visited Wokha on July 29 and held a meeting with the Deputy Commissioner, ERO, AERO, BLOs and Supervisors at DC conference hall. The Joint CEO informed that the purpose of their visit was to observe and study about the activities of National Electoral Roll Purifica-
Joint CEO, Tamil Nadu Ajay Yadav (second from right) with officials from Election Commission, IT Section, Tamil Nadu during their visit to Wokha on July 29. (DIPR Photo)
tion (NERP) in the district. During the meeting, he also suggested ways and means to strengthen the activities while carrying out the exercise. ADC,
Wokha, Thavaseelan (IAS) gave a PowerPoint presentation on NERP and SVEEP exercise and activities undertaken in the district.
‘Learning together the Catholic social teachings’ Valedictory prog of govt employees’ training
CAN organizes workshop for lay leaders of Catholic churches kohima, July 29 (mExN): The Catholic Association of Nagaland (CAN) organized a threeday workshop under the theme “Learning Together the Catholic Social Teachings” for the lay leaders of the churches in the Diocese of Kohima from July 21 to 24 at Mt. Tabor Retreat Centre, Kohima. Rev. Fr. Tom Karthik SDB, Rev. Fr. C.M Joseph SDB, and Rev. Fr. Victor SJ were the resource persons. Lay leaders from various parts of the state under Diocese of Kohima attended the workshop. The principles of Life and Dignity of the Human Person, Call to Family, Community and Participation, Solidarity and God’s Creation, Care for God’s Creation, Rights and Responsibility, Option for the Poor and Vulnerable and the Dignity of Work and the Rights of Workers were the core points of discussion during the colloquium, informed a press release from Johnny
Participants of the workshop organized by Catholic Association of Nagaland from July 21 to 24.
Ruangmei, Secretary General, CAN. Presenting the core values of Catholic Social Teachings, the resource persons called upon the Catholic community to understand the underlying meaning and value of life and dignity of human person and to uphold its value and purpose and be instrumental in enabling others to live life to the fullest. The themes and principles of the Catholic Social Teaching, according to the release, affirm that all people are created in the image and likeness of God and are equal and have the same rights and duty to participate fully in all aspects of human development and enjoy in equal measure its benefits including governance. “Community exists only to serve the good of human beings, families
and communities.” The principle of Option for Poor and Vulnerable teaches to emulate God by showing a special preference for those who are poor and weak just as Christ came to redeem the sinners, the release added. “As members of human family, we are to put the needs of society’s most poor and vulnerable members first. Christian are called to live our faith in relationship with all of God’s creation and to be stewards of that creation; to protect the health of people and to protect the health of the planet.” Understanding the need for the Catholic Community in the Diocese of Kohima to live lives in accordance to the teaching of Christ and to commune with one another as charted out by
Catholic Social Teaching, participating lay leaders agreed that the message must reach every Catholic member in the Diocese, the release stated. With reflections and intuitive examination on the needs of the Naga society, the leaders of Catholic Church also framed out the Catholic Social Principles in the context of Kohima Diocese to guide the Church in everyday life to protect the health of people and to protect the health of the planet. The release informed that CAN will be undertaking many more of such workshops to spread the message contained under the principles of Catholic Social Teaching, to keep the Naga society in the right perspective in the face of perplexities and confusions.
kiphirE, July 29 (mExN): The valedictory programme of the 10-day induction training programme of group B & C employees was held on July 29 at DC’s conference hall here. The training, sponsored by DoPT and organised by ATI Kohima and District Administration Kiphire, covered wide range of topics on soft skills, office procedure, and had field visit. The trainees also conducted social work in line with the Swachh Bharat Abhiyan. The trainees were divided into 6 groups and each group presented detail report.
Exhorting the participants, Deputy Commissioner Sedevikho Khro stressed on the need to conduct such training and appreciated the ATI for their effort. He also interacted with the trainees and enquired on the difference the training has had in their work as a government servant. After experience sharing from the participants, certificates were distributed among the trainees by SDO (C) HQ Benjamin Longkap, who was also the nodal officer for the District ITP. The meeting was chaired by EAC HQ Longdiba Sangtam.
MEx FILE DC Tuensang informs on arms license TuENsaNg, July 29 (mExN): Deputy Commissioner of Tuensang, Alem Jongshi has informed the public of the district that as per the directives of the Ministry of Home Affairs and the State Government, all arms licenses for which the Unique Identification Number (UIN) has not been generated have ceased to be valid with effect from April 1, 2016. As such, those whose arms licenses are without UIN have been directed to deposit their arms and ammunitions immediately at any of the following police stations within 30 days of the issue of this circular: PS Tuensang, PS Shamator, PS Longkhim, and PS Noklak. The license holders were further informed that they need to apply for fresh arms licenses in Form 'A' of the Arms Rules, 1962. Considering the overall law and order situation in Nagaland, all concerned have been requested to cooperate with the government on the matter in order to avoid any untoward incidents.
Two NSCN (R) members join NSCN (IM) Dimapur, July 29 (mExN): The NSCN (R) has alleged that its Finance (Chaplee) Kilonser Langkhuh and Military Supervisor Brig. Khami have defected to NSCN (IM) “looting” whatever donation has been given by the Naga people. The NSCN (R) has therefore asked the general public not to entertain the two regarding donation or any financial assistance asked in the name of NSCN (R). A press release from MIP, NSCN (R) informed that the duo were also a Red Card holder (Langkhuh SL. No. 04 and Brig. Khami Sl. No. 54) and their Red Card under the Cease Fire Supervisory Board NSCN/ GPRN ( R) will stand invalid if they have joined NSCN (IM). The NSCN (R) will shortly induct or assign the authorities to look after the financial affair and also Military Supervisor, the release added.
Meetings & AppointMents NCSU Phek unit meeting A general meeting of Nagaland Contractors’ & Suppliers’ Union (NCSU), Phek district unit will be held at Phek Town tentatively by last week of August 2016. All members of the unit residing in different parts of Phek district have been requested to attend the meeting. A press release from the unit officials informed that members who have not renewed their membership will not be entertained at the general meeting. Therefore, members have been requested to renew their membership in the NCSU Head Office in Kohima at the earliest on working days, i.e., Tuesday to Thursday.
Children Education Assistance Fund All Head of Government schools under Kohima district have been informed to collect the application forms for Class 5 and Class 9 to appear for selection test under Children Education Assistance Fund (CEAF) for the year 2016 from the office of the District Education Office, Kohima during office hour. The last date for issue of application forms is August 22 and the last date of the forms submission to the Centre Superintendant is August 30, 2016, informed a press release from Neizetuonuo, Deputy District Education Officer.
Friendship Day event Leo Club of Dimapur is organizing Friendship Day programme at the Lions Health Center in Midland, Dimapur on August 7 (Sunday). A press release from PRO, Leo Club of Dimapur informed that the members of the Club are going to organize the event in a very special and entertaining way. Therefore, the members have invited all to join in the programme with friends.
Rotary Club Kohima 13th installation ceremony The 13th installation ceremony of Board of Directors of Rotary Club Kohima, R.I. Dist.3240 will take place on July 30 at De Oriental Grand, Kohima at 6:00 pm. Parliamentary Secretary for Youth Resources & Sports, Music Task Force and State Lotteries Khriehu Liezietsu will be the chief guest. Lucy Akokla, Assistant Governor Zone IX, RI Dist 3240 will be the guest of honour.
CPO general meeting All the members of Chakhroma Public Organisation (CPO) have been informed that a general meeting of CPO will be held on August 5, 10:00 am in the CPO Hall, Chumoukedima Town. All the area leaders, village council authorities, GBs, and frontal organisations of CPO have been invited to attend the meeting positively. There will also be a feast sponsored and prepared by Chumoukedima Village Council, a press release from CPO General Secretary, Vichütuolie Mere informed.
World Hepatitis Day 2016 observed in Mon moN, July 29 (mExN): World Hepatitis Day 2016 was observed by Mon Users’ Network with support from HepCoN, NUN, Kripa Foundation, NNP+ and NSACS with the theme ‘Elimination’ at Shansham Office, Mon on July 28. The brief programme began with an invocation by Nahnyei, Data Manager, OST DH, while Sashi, Secretary, MUN and the event in-charge briefly highlighted the significance of the day.
Participants during the World Hepatitis Day 2016 programme organized by Mon Users’ Network on July 28.
Longyim Tzudir, DPO, DAPCU in his short address thanked the organizers for taking initiative
to make people aware of Hepatitis by observing the worldwide event in Mon. He further em-
phasized on the need for awareness on prevention and treatment of viral Hepatitis in the district.
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THE MORUNG EXPRESS
Voice video game announced, Never waste a good waste crisis The coming later this year Beirut's trash woes give birth to recycling I
n case you need some reality show singing in your life, publisher Bigben has announced that a video game based on the hit TV show The Voice will be hitting consoles later this year. Being developed by Voxler, The Voice video game will sing its way to the PlayStation 4, Xbox One and even the Wii (compatible with the Wii U). Check out the details straight from the press release as well as the official boxart. The mostwatched music TV show in the world! In The Voice video game, players will rediscover the show’s unique atmosphere as enjoyed by millions of viewers per broadcast: The Blind Auditions, The Battles, The Live Show and the famous red chairs. The Voice will include all your favourite hits and their official music videos to bring the show to an explosive level of fun. Grab your mic and become The Voice! Voxler: the expert of music video games With over 10 years of experience in the development of karaoke video games, Voxler is the studio of choice for adapting such a prestigious licence. Their patented voice recognition system judges the quality of player performances with unequalled precision, for both the accuracy of the notes and the rhythm. “We are very happy to be working with Bigben on this ambitious project, and we will bring all of our experience and passion to bear to reproduce the experience of The Voice in a video game as faithfully as possible,” Nicolas Delorme, CEO of Voxler, said. While I’m admittedly not a fan of the show, I gather my wife might be happy to hear this bit of news. Anyone here looking forward to this? Source: playstationlifestyle
Shadia Khater, who took the lead on developing her community's recycling center, Ziad Abichaker runs an organization called Cedar Environmental, stands on a site that she hopes will become a compost facility for household food- which specializes in building recycling plants in Lebanon. (Photo waste and other organic trash. (Photo Courtesy: Ari Daniel) Courtesy: Ari Daniel) Ari Daniel
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ebanon isn’t without its share of problems. No elected government. Over a million Syrian refugees. ISIS tickling the border. And a massive trash crisis. Shadia Khater may not be able to do much about the first three of these, but she’s doing her best to help solve the fourth, and change the way people in Lebanon think of their trash. I met her inside what used to be an indoor basketball court, stacked now with 10-foot-high mounds of trash — metal, glass, paper and various types of plastic — surrounded by trucks dumping, workers sorting, compacters compacting. And for Khater, it’s almost heaven. “[It] make[s] me feel happy,” she says. “It” is the new recycling facility for the Beirut suburb of Beit el Shaar, and Khater, who runs a plumbing and HVAC contracting company, is its founder. Household recycling had been almost unheard of in Lebanon until the past year. Khater is a zealous advocate of the practice, but it’s only really begun to take hold here due to a situation that has spun out of con-
trol. Almost a year ago, the dump for about 3 million people in and around Beirut closed its gates. “The way they were dumping the waste there was not according to good practices,” says Ziad Abichaker, head of a Lebanese NGO called Cedar Environmental. “There was lots of odors emanating, a lot of complaint from local residents. Methane gas generation was not being managed well. So people were really getting sick from these toxic gases.” Abichaker says the whole situation also stank of corruption, with politicians giving one company a monopoly on trash collection and getting kickbacks. Once the dump closed, though, there was nowhere to put the garbage. Collection stopped, and people started chucking their trash wherever they could, including along the banks of the Beirut River and other local waterways. It was filthy and dangerous, and all of a sudden something most Lebanese had never been concerned with became a problem. “Now, your options are very limited,” Abichaker says. “Either [you’re] gonna bathe in your own garbage or you’re gonna start looking at it differently. The best way to
adapt is when you’re in a crisis.” One obvious solution might be for people to just produce less trash. But Abichaker says that’s a very hard change to make. He says most of the trash people are producing, though, can be recycled. Which is where Shadia Khater comes in. Her facility sorts and ships household recyclables. Khater says getting the operation up and running was the easy part compared to the challenge of getting her neighbors to even think about sorting their trash for recycling. “The most difficult part of all the story,” she says, “[is] to change the mind of the people. First to sort, then to sort well, then to continue to sort.” Khater’s approach has been nothing short of a blitzkrieg. She keeps a notebook listing every house and apartment in Beit el Shaar, and she and her team went door to door to each one to explain the importance of sorting and recycling. Not surprisingly, they met resistance from folks who just didn’t want to bother. So with one community, she got provocative. “I had the idea to put my car and to block the road,” she says. “It was in the early morning, and they
couldn’t go out anymore to go to school, to work.” Khater only moved her car when people started sorting their trash on the spot. Another time she asked a priest to discuss recycling in his homily, and then sat in the front row of the church to make sure he followed through on his promise. He did. Khater says the result of her efforts and others like it has been a slow turn toward recycling in this suburb and elsewhere in Lebanon. Of course only time will tell if the trend will continue. Her new business isn’t making money yet. And in some communities in the Beirut area, regular trash pickup has started again, with the waste headed for both old and new landfills. That’s good for the dumping crisis, but maybe not so good for recycling. Like Khater said, it’s tough to get people to continue to sort when there’s an easier option. But she believes that the sheer volume of trash here remains a real problem — one that may eventually allow recycling to really take root in Lebanon. “I hope it will be a turning point,” Khater says. “I hope from the bottom of my heart that we can do it this way, because it’s the correct way to do.”
R.I.P. VHS
VHS has come unspooled. It has been taped over. The screen has filled with static, then gone blank
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his month will see the last videocassette recorder (VCR) produced in Japan, according to reports. Once no home was complete without a library of chunky black cassettes and a recording device with a slot you had to keep telling the kids not to insert their toast into. Home video changed everything. Now you could record TV programmes and watch them again, rather than having to commit them to memory and then play them back in your head. Plus you could rent movies from the video shop and enjoy them at home, instead of having to sit in a cinema alongside other humans who might not appreciate Tom Selleck or Molly Ringwald as much as you did. In the "format wars" of the 1970s and 80s, Video Home System, as noone ever called it, handily saw off rival like LaserDisc and BetaMax. Some speculated the pornography industry's preference for VHS made the difference, although this has never been proved. The adverts in which an animated skeleton, channelling Buddy Holly, promised that with Scotch tapes you could "Rerecord, not fade away", surely played their part in winning over hearts and minds. But there were downsides you had to balance against being able to fastforward through the adverts for the first time. The tapes would sometimes chew up and the picture quality never quite did justice to that David Lean epic you were watching. The recorders were a nightmare to programme (unless you were under the age of 20, in which case you were generally designated Official Household VCR-Operator) and all too often you would return home to find someone had recorded over that film you were really looking forward to watching with an episode of Knots Landing or Airwolf. Friends of VHS may have predicted its demise when the DVD was launched in 1995, or indeed when digital video recorders like Tivo and Sky+ came along, and then when the internet and streaming services like iTunes, Netflix and iPlayer meant you didn't have to trudge all the way to the video shop to rent the latest Patrick Swayze or Mel Gibson masterpiece. A vinyl-style hipster VHS revival is not anticipated. No Flowers. Source: BBC Magazine
An encouraging new world for superheroes Food Truck Revolution
Director Ryan Coogler, from left, and actors Lupita Nyong'o, and Chadwick Boseman attend the "Black Panther" panel on day 3 of Comic-Con International on Saturday, July 23, 2016, in San Diego. (AP Photo)
The Marvel and Warner Bros. presentations at Comic-Con this year finally featured films with stars who look more like their audience David Sims
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he pageantry of San Diego ComicCon proceeds along the same lines every year: Big movie studios gather their stars together, and use them to pitch upcoming products to a friendly audience of dedicated fans, effectively rolling out the red carpet for the next year of blockbusters. As the long-range vision of superhero franchises like the Marvel Universe has become the norm, these press conferences have turned into sweeping proclamations of the future of Hollywood, laying out a studio’s next five years of movies with bullish confidence. They don’t always present the freshest vision, but at least this year, the future looked like it will finally bring some diverse faces to the big screen. The “Marvel Cinematic Universe” has existed since 2008 and produced 13 movies so far, all of them starring white men, with four more coming before Black Panther (due out in February 2018) and Captain Marvel (March 2019). Even with the long wait ahead, those two movies were the hottest news from this year’s Comic-Con, and
the official announcement of the Black Panther cast and crew was its most memorable moment, with the actors Chadwick Boseman, Michael B. Jordan, Lupita Nyong’o, and Danai Gurira joining the director Ryan Coogler on stage to hype the film. Progress in Hollywood is always painfully slow, but with their appearance—coupled with the diverse leads of Star Wars last year, the release of Ghostbusters, and Warner Brother’s first release of footage from Wonder Woman—there’s real evidence of change taking hold. That’s especially important considering that Hollywood’s current business calibration is so heavy on the superheroes. Though Marvel has billions of dollars to show for its investment, its leading characters remain Captain America (Chris Evans), Thor (Chris Hemsworth), Iron Man (Robert Downey Jr.), the Hulk (Mark Ruffalo), and Guardians of the Galaxy’s Peter Quill (Chris Pratt), along with Black Widow (who has never been given her own film to star in). Over the next two years, the studio will roll out Spider-Man (played by Tom Holland), Doctor Strange (Benedict Cumberbatch), and further sequels to Thor and Guardians before getting to Black Panther (Boseman) and Captain Marvel (who will be played by Brie Larson, a piece of casting announced at Comic-Con). “The superhero field is a field where there’s not a lot of representation,” Coogler told Entertainment Weekly at the convention. “It’s traditionally white male, but the
fans look like the world. So, naturally, people are going to yearn to see someone flying around doing these incredible things that looks like them ... That’s what keeps me up at night—for better and for worse.” Coogler has already had a hand in reviving one major franchise with a lead of color, writing and directing Creed last year with Jordan playing a new protégé for the boxing champion Rocky (Sylvester Stallone). In Black Panther, Jordan will play the villainous Erik Killmonger alongside Boseman’s King T’Challa, the leader of the fictional African country of Wakanda, who was introduced in the Marvel film Captain America: Civil War this year. Perhaps even more intriguing was the revelation that Nyong’o and Gurira would play members of a secret-service squad called Dora Milaje. “One of the most amazing things about Wakanda is they have these women who are the best fighters in the kingdom,” Coogler said. News of Captain Marvel was comparatively brief, as the film doesn’t even have a director assigned yet, but Larson (who won an Oscar this year for her performance in Room) is representative of the kind of A-list talent Marvel can now attract to its brand. Competing for attention was Warner Bros., which is trying to build out a rival brand of superhero movies based on the heroes of DC Comics. Its efforts so far, including Man of Steel and Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice, have largely faltered with critics, but in the long-range Hollywood economy, that hardly matters—such duds can be quickly buried by an upcoming wave of heroes. Footage from the 2017 team-up film Justice League focused heavily on humor, with some semi-sparkling banter between Batman (Ben Affleck) and The Flash (Ezra Miller), suggesting a welcome change from the gloom of previous entries in the franchise. More exciting, though, was the first footage of Wonder Woman, inarguably the most famous female superhero in the history of comics. She’s existed since 1941, debuting only two years after Batman was created, but there have been nine feature films made about him in the intervening years, and none about her. Wonder Woman, directed by Patty Jenkins, comes to theaters in 2017 after decades of failed attempts. “It’s overdue, but it also feels like the best time in the world to make this movie,” Jenkins said. After years of fans clamoring for heroes that represent their viewing audience, her sentiment feels particularly apt.
6 reasons why these are the new hot wheels
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ood trucks, food stalls and pop-up restaurants have all been the rage for a while. Even though the fad came to India rather recently, it's something that isn't really unheard of. India has always been regarded as a country whose essence lies in the diversity of its cuisine, alongside the variety. There is locally cooked food found in small eateries, elaborate meals found in high-end restaurants, and then there is the thela food. Street food in India is geographically curated, aptly suiting the climate and local produce. 20 something millennials who have shook the start-up scene have also taken up the job to revolutionize the street food culture in India. The only caveat that street food in India provides is the lack of validated hygiene. That's where food trucks come in to surprise and satisfy our cravings! The wheels are intact, the food type is intact, what seemingly has changed is the quality of food. So here are our top reasons why food truck culture is here to stay! 1. Easy Access: The name itself is suggestive to how access isn't really a problem when it comes to food trucks. Every food truck can choose any spot in the city, around and about which they move to reach most number of people. Unlike restaurants there aren't space issues that you have to deal with. Just spot your food truck, order your dish, and eat. It is that simple! 2. Variety of Food: Because food trucks are based on the idea of bite sized meals, there is usually a variety of food. You can get something from a simple salad, to some rolls, to a bento box from just one place! Moreover, you can pair two essentially dif-
ferent dishes and eat 'em! 3. Cost Efficient: This is one of the foremost reasons why food trucks are our culinary saviours. Nothing from a food truck will ever pinch your pocket. Unless the food truck is within a five star restaurant as a popup. Most of the items are not at all pricey, without really compromising on the taste. Because building up a restaurant requires much more money, this is a win-win for both the food truck owners and the consumers. 4. No Pretensions: You don't really have to dress up to go to a food truck. Enough said. The mandate of a food truck is to give you quick food, good food, and not expect of you good appearances or proper conversations. You also don't need company to go to a food truck, or a date. We are on board with that. 5. Street Food but Hygienic: Every Indian loves chaat and street food, whether they are kathi rolls, momos, bhel, puchkas, whatever you will! Food trucks have especially revolutionized our need to have yum fast food without worrying much about the hygiene factor. Most food trucks prep their food with extreme caution and care, plus due to the mobile nature of these - most food isn't stored for long, and fresh stuff is whipped up! 6. No Fancy Chefs: You don't need to have fancy culinary stars to run a food truck; all you need is passion to cook and a little want to feed people! You can start your own simple food truck quickly so long as you know how to drive (or trust someone enough to drive you around) and know a little bit about the kitchen! Source: NDTV Good Times
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How cultural diversity can help to boost body confidence Hector Gonzalez-Jimenez
Summer castaways
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ave you ever had the heartbreaking experience of having to choose to throw out some books because there is no space in your bookshelf? I have been having to throw out a number of books this summer. They were volumes I had been gifted or I had myself accumulated over the years. Some were well read, some were not opened. I would look at them and think I will read them one day. My book collection had piled up over the years because I always felt that I was going to read them one day or the other. This summer I realised that I was never going to be able to do that. I would always be too busy to actually sit down and read those books. Life would happen and then that magic time would pass by and the books would lie there unread. On Thursday I took out boxes of books. In the first box were books by English authors. Dickens, George Eliot and Mrs Gaskell as well as some of the Romantic poets. I had read all of them except Mrs Gaskell and they were on my shelves waiting for that opportunity to be reread. Yet they were also taking up shelf space that was much needed for other books. So out they went and it was like putting out a basket of motherless puppies. I felt cruel and heartless. I felt I was doing myself a disfavour. Two weeks later I had to admit that I no longer missed them. That was surprising to me and I looked through more books to see if I really needed so many books in the house. The result of this survey was that another lot got thrown out. Some were gifts and I know I won't relish them so it didn't hurt so much to cast them out. I only felt sorry for the giver but they had been given years ago so perhaps the giver would no longer mind. The lesson I learned from this was two-fold. One was that human beings are highly acquisitive by nature. That is not new information. But it is new when applied to oneself. The other lesson was that when the time is right for it, casting away things is a good exercise. It is a metaphor for getting rid of things that weigh you down. It is both a spiritual as well as a physical metaphor. St Paul spoke of getting rid of things that burden you and pull you back in your spiritual race. Looking back, I ask myself, where would I go with my many books? Or for that matter where would any of us go with our many acquisitions? They do weigh us down and change our priorities. I am better off without the extra weight. That applies to all of us. In a manner of speaking, it is easier to get rid of things we own. We simply throw them away or give them to someone who can make use of them. Second hand clothes can always be used by someone less fortunate than you. Second hand books are valuable for book lovers and so on. But we do weigh ourselves down with intangible things. In fact we weigh ourselves down more with those than we weigh ourselves down with acquisitions. In many different circles we have talked about the top attitude problem people have – it turned out to be judgmentalism. We make judgments based on appearances and our prejudiced preconceptions of what others might be like. For that matter, religious people can be the most judgmental people in the world. I love the Christian cartoons that present this situation comically. That’s probably the best thing to do – have a good laugh at this attitude and throw it out along with the rest of the things we need to get rid of. That goes for racist, communal attitudes that bog down positive growth of any human society.
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adiq Khan, the London mayor, recently announced that he will ban all adverts on London transport that “demean people, particularly women, and make them ashamed of their bodies”. The mayor, a father or two teenage daughters, warned that certain ads could encourage people to try to conform to unhealthy body shapes. It means controversial adverts, like Protein World’s infamous “beachbody ready” campaign would no longer be allowed. This is good news, because research shows that exposure to these types of adverts can have a negative effect on body image and self esteem. And can even lead to people developing eating disorders, pursuing plastic surgery, and having suicidal thoughts. Given the serious impact these often unrealistic adverts can have on people, this change is a step in the right direction. But with a growing number of girls suffering from low self esteem it is clear more needs to be done to reduce everyday exposure to this type of “body shaming”. Beyond banning ads, we also need to start thinking about how women and girls – or anyone for that matter – can become more “body confident” – and as my new research reveals, it may not actually be that difficult to change this. It shows that body confidence and cultural diversity actually go handin-hand. So by having an enhanced affinity towards different cultures and “global connectedness” – also known as a “cosmopolitan” outlook – you will have a better relationship with, and more positive appreciation of your body. Becoming cosmopolitan The good news is that you can develop a cosmopolitan outlook quite easily, simply by travelling, interacting with a diverse set of people, learning new languages, experi-
encing foreign foods and embracing an open mindset. Cosmopolitans are not confined to any specific region or national borders. Rather it is an individual predisposition that can be found among people across the globe that share a similar mind set. So, you may find people with very similar cosmopolitan outlooks in say New York and Berlin, Singapore, Shanghai or Sydney. By their very nature cosmopolitans are open minded, and have an affinity for cultural diversity. They tend to consume for the experience, rather than being confined by boundaries. Cosmopolitans are also keen to engage with what they perceive as “selfenhancing” activities to become a “better version” of themselves – such as learning new languages or
skills. And as my research shows, this predisposition for self development is also linked to improving body image. Previous research also suggests that cosmopolitans are also very into physical fitness. This makes sense because cosmopolitans tend to view their bodies as a valuable commodity – as in, a fit body allows them to engage in an active lifestyle and a diverse set of experiences. Global picture So it would seem that when it comes to body image, being comfortable and being able to express who you are has positive psychological benefits such as improved self esteem. This of course, isn’t surprising given that scholars have described cosmopolitanism as a “social ideal” for decades. What all of this underlines
though, is the importance of a connected society. Because society as a whole is the sum of its individuals, and a society that encourages cosmopolitanism may not just be more world minded and open, but may also be healthier too. My research shows how the benefits of this type of global mindset can translate well beyond the everyday, and can actually influence who we are as people – and how we think about ourselves, and our bodies. When it comes to body image and self esteem it is clear that “global connectedness” and appreciation of different cultures, plays a key part. So the next time you are offered a chance to move overseas or encounter some cultural product or food you have never tried, take the plunge as this step may help to lead to a healthier mind and body.
India’s super-rich have never been this young Suneera Tandon
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tart-ups and new businesses are churning out rich young Indians like never before. Half of India’s high net worth individuals (HNIs) are under 40 years of age, according to a survey by Kotak Wealth Management. The private banking firm’s survey, published on July 26, tracked individuals with total assets over Rs25 crore ($3.75 million) and covered 225 HNIs in 12 cities between January and March 2016. This is the first time in six years since Kotak began surveying India’s super-rich that such a large number
of HNIs-under-40 has been reported. The shift is a result of the boom in the internet economy over the last three years, the survey implies. For instance, the report names Flipkart’s Sachin Bansal and Binny Bansal—who joined the Forbes billionaire list last year with a net worth of $1.24 billion each—and Vijay Shekhar Sharma (37), founder of One97 Communication, the parent company of mobile-commerce platform Paytm. Sharma’s personal wealth is estimated at Rs2,824 crore ($424 million). Last year, Beijing-based Hurun Research Institute named Ankit Bhati (28) and Bhavish Aggarwal (29) as the youngest self-made individuals on
the list of India’s rich. The two promoters of ANI Technologies, which owns taxi-hailing service Ola, had personal wealth of Rs2,385 crore each. For entrepreneurs, the primary source of wealth is, expectedly, their business, as compared to inheritors who have sizeable earnings from real estate investments, the Kotak survey says. Apart from startup founders and CEO’s an increasing number of celebrities and sportsmen, too, are raking in money, said Murali Balaraman, partner, advisory services, Ernst & Young, which carried out the survey for Kotak. For instance, 35-year-old cricketer Mahendra Singh Dhoni ranked 23rd on the Forbes list of highest-
paid athletes in 2015, with estimated earnings of $31 million. Deepika Padukone (30) featured among the top 10 on the Forbes list of India’s richest celebrities. It also included 27-year-old cricketer Virat Kohli. Overall, though, the growth in the number of Indian HNIs remained modest at 7% to 146,600; their accumulated net worth stood at Rs135 lakh crore ($2 trillion). With India’s startup ecosystem booming, Balaraman expects younger HNIs to keep adding to their wealth. “The most important story of wealth creation will actually be the younger ones entering the list,” said Balaraman. “That will be a big gamechanger for the economy.”
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Envoged.com, a site that specialises in pre-loved luxury goods, has a new campaign 'Old is the new new', focusing on how customers can authenticate the quality of second-hand luxury products.
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ucate and encourage people to intelligently buy more second-hand luxury products and break the negative mindset related to quality. The campaign will run for a month on various social media platforms. The company also plans to launch a video explaining their services, USP and authentication process to gain customers’ trust. On the launch of the campaign, Anandita Singh, co-founder, Envoged.
com, said, “The aim of the campaign is twofold, to communicate the advantages of buying a second-hand product to the consumers and to edify and educate them about the process we follow at Envoged to ensure the authenticity of the pre-owned products.” Can you sell your luxury items too? Envoged.com makes it very easy for sellers to upload a product and list it up for sale. All the seller needs to do is upload pictures of the prod-
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Singh arrested for abusing Maya New Delhi, July 29 (iANs): Former BJP leader Dayashankar Singh, whose abusive remarks against BSP chief Mayawati caused an outcry, was arrested on Friday in Bihar after being on the run for days, police said. Additional Superintendent of Police Keshav Yadav told IANS on telephone from Buxar that a joint team of the Uttar Pradesh Special Task Force (STF) and Bihar Police nabbed him from Chini Mill area in Buxar. "H ade will be taken to Uttar Pradesh," Yadav said,ding it was being investigated when he reached Bihar. A non-bailable warrant had been issued against Dayashankar Singh, a Bharatiya Janata Party leader from Uttar Pradesh who on July 19 made the remarks against Mayawati at Mau in the state. A case was registered the next day and the BJP expelled him. He had been on the run since then.
Govt extends last date for filing tax returns to Aug 5 New Delhi, July 29 (PTi): The last date for filing income-tax returns has been extended to August 5. Tax returns for 2015-16 (assessment year 2016-17) were originally to be filed by July 31. But in view of the day-long strike at public sector banks, the deadline has been extended to August 5. For Jammu and Kashmir, the deadline will be August 31 in view of the ongoing turmoil in the state. Revenue Secretary Hasmukh Adhia said in a tweet today. For assessees across India liable to file I-T returns by July 31, the deadline is extended up to August 5, he said. "For assessees in J&K, this date has been extended to August 31," the secretary added.
Man murders wife for not giving birth to son sAmbhAl, July 29 (PTi): A 35-year-old woman was allegedly murdered by her husband who was upset that she had not given birth to a son in Waripur Bhamraura village here, police said today. "Mushrat Begum, a mother of three daughters, was allegedly hanged by her husband Mushabbar in their house. She was rushed to a hospital by the neighbours but she died late in the evening," ASP, Kamlesh Dixit said. The couple used to have frequent arguments over not having a son and they quarreled over the issue yesterday, he said. "The accused had recently married another woman and an FIR has been filed against three persons including his second wife," the ASP added. The body has been sent for postmortem
SC seeks status report on ground situation in Kashmir New Delhi, July 29 (iANs): The Supreme Court on Friday asked Solicitor General Ranjit Kumar for a status report on the ground situation in the Kashmir Valley. Seeking the status report, a bench of Chief Justice T.S. Thakur, Justice A. Khanwilkar and Justice D.Y. Chandrachud warned petitioner, the Jammu and Kashmir National Panthers Party, that it would come down very heavily if it tried to derive political mileage from the court proceedings. "Make sure you don't take any political mileage of the court proceedings. We will come down very heavily if we know that you are talking political mileage," Chief Justice Thakur told Bhim Singh, who heads the Jammu and Kashmir National Panthers Party. Fifty people, including 48 civilians and two policemen, have been killed since July 9, a day after the gunning down of Hizbul Mujahideen commander Burham Wani by the security forces.
Final rites of Mahasweta Devi performed with state honours KolKATA, July 29 (iANs): Activist-writer Mahasweta Devi, who crusaded for the rights of tribals and the marginalised for decades, was on Friday cremated with full state honours as commoners and eminent personalities led by Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee paid their last respects. Police personnel reversed arms and gave a gun salute with the bugle sounding the Last Post as her grandson Tathagata Bhattacharya lit the funeral pyre. Hundreds of people, including tribals from faraway districts, congregated at the Keoratola crematorium to bid a tearful adieu to the author. In the morning, people cutting across class and political barriers paid their last respects to the 90-year-old Padma Vibhushan and Magsaysay awardee who passed away on Thursday following cardiac arrest.
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Ten thousand NGO registrations cancelled, foreign aid set to drop Abhishek Waghmare
NGOs, babus to file assets details by December 31
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Foreign funding for Indian non-governmental organisations (NGOs) doubled in 2014-15 over the previous year, but with 10,000 NGO registrations cancelled in 2015, foreign contributions are likely to drop, according the latest data on foreign contributions. Delhi, Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh (unified), Karnataka and Kerala together got 65 per cent of foreign aid coming to India, the data, tabled in the Lok Sabha on July 26, 2016, revealed. Of Rs 45,300 crore ($7 billion) in foreign funding to Indian NGOs over four years -- 2011-12 to 2014-15 -- Rs 29,000 crore($ 4.5 billion) was received by organisations in the national capital and these four (five after Telangana) states, an IndiaSpend analysis reveals. Organisations in Delhi received Rs 10,500 crore ($ 1.6 billion), while each of the five states received close to Rs 5,000 crore ($770 million) over the past four years. There are 33,091 NGOs registered to receive foreign funds-under the Foreign Contributions (Regulation) Act (FCRA) -- after the registrations of 10,000 NGOs were cancelled by the Ministry of Home Affairs in 2015. Among the reasons for
Figures in crores of foreign aid coming to India. (IndiaSpend.org)
cancellation: Not filing returns, misutilisation of funds and accepting funds for 'prohibited activities', which include funding legal costs of bail, writ petitions of Indian NGOs and their activists, and undisclosed payment of salaries by foreign NGOs to foreign activists. Foreign funding doubled in 2014-15 to Rs 22,137 crore ($ 3.4 billion) compared to Rs 12,000 crore ($ 1.8 billion) in 2013-14. Foreign funds to Indian NGOs from 165 countries, most for social sector India receives foreign contributions from 165 countries, of roughly 200 countries identified by the World Bank.
Health, education and child-welfare together received Rs 4,500 crore ($ 690 million) of the Rs 12,000 crore received in 2011-12, according to our analysis of the 2011-12 annual report of the Foreign Contributions (Regulation) Act, the latest available. While NGOs associated with religious activities collected Rs 870 crore, NGOs with research activities got Rs 539 crore in 2011-12. International NGOs free to fund in India but only to govt. As many as 109 international organisations, including various branches of the United Nations, World Bank, World Health Organisation, Internation-
al Monetary Fund, World Trade Organisation and Asian Development Bank, are not treated as a foreign source while funding projects in India. “The World Bank funding in 2013-14 was $5.2 billion (Rs 33000 crore).This funding goes to the government and not to any NGO,” wrote Prof. Trilochan Sastry of Association for Democratic Reforms (ADR), an advocacy, in a blog post. A writ petition has been filed in the Delhi High Court by ADR to constitute an independent body to administer enforcement of Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act, 2010. The case is currently being heard.
India's new reforestation law overlooks indigenous peoples mumb Ai, July 29 (ThomsoN ReuTeRs FouNDATioN): A new Indian law to boost reforestation across the country ignores the importance of indigenous people in conserving land and tramples on their rights, analysts and activists said. The Rajya Sabha passed a bill late on Thursday that would give state governments more than 60 billion rupees ($895 million) a year to conserve and protect forests and wildlife. "It is a good bill," Minister of State of Environment Anil Madhav Dave said in a statement, adding that the new law would help to focus reforestation efforts in a concerted way. Most of the funds under the Compensatory Afforestation, Management and Planning Authority (CAMPA) law would be used to restock denuded forests, Dave said. However, critics of the law said the money would be better spent on helping local communities who are al-
ready engaged in conserving their habitats. "Evidence from around the world shows that farmers and local communities are far more efficient and effective at protecting landscapes as compared to centralised bureaucracies", said Neera Singh, an environmental justice expert and assistant professor at the University of Toronto, in the Indian Express newspaper. Analysts said the CAMPA bill ignores the landmark 2006 Forest Rights Act (FRA) that aims to improve the lives of impoverished tribes by recognising their right to inhabit and live off forests where their forefathers settled. Under the FRA, forest dwellers cannot be removed from their land without consent of village councils, which are made up of local residents. Under the CAMPA bill however, authority to earmark land for development and assign compensation for it, lies solely with forest and state officials. India's new
None to be denied benefits for want of Aadhaar: Naidu
law facilitates displacement "without any accountability to the people whose forests, lands and lives will be damaged or destroyed", said the Campaign for Survival and Dignity, a coalition of charities supporting tribal rights. India's plans to develop infrastructure, mining and renewable energy threaten to force more of the most marginalised groups from their homes, widening inequality and fanning tensions, the Internal Displacement Monitoring Centre (IDMC) said this month. According to the Geneva-based research group, between 1950 and 2005, about 65 million people were displaced in India by dams, highways, mines and power plants - of which, at least 40 percent were indigenous people. The bill, which was initially drawn up in 2008 by the previous Congress government, had lapsed after delays in its passage. It was passed by the Lok Sabha in May.
Government would be ensured no genuine and deserving beneficiary is denied his/ her entitlements New Delhi, July 29 (iANs): No citizen will be denied any benefits for want of an Aadhaar card and if required, necessary instructions will be issued, Information and Broadcasting Minister Venkaiah Naidu said here on Friday. Some Rajya Sabha members raised the issue of making the Aadhaar card mandatory for availing government benefits like subsidised domestic cooking gas cylinders, food supplies and pensions. Taking note of the members' concerns, Naidu said it would be ensured no genuine and deserving beneficiary is denied his/her entitlements. Section 7 of the Aadhaar (Targeted Delivery of Financial and Other Subsidies, Benefits and Services) Act, 2016, provides that the central or state government may make possession of an Aadhaar number a condition for receipt of government subsidies, benefits or services. "However, the proviso to the said
Monsoon deluge causes traffic chaos, sewage swirls New Delhi, July 29 (ReuTeRs): Persistent heavy rains have caused widespread disruption in India's major cities and severe floods in the rugged northeast have killed at least 12 people, the government said on Friday. About 50,000 people from southern and eastern India had to be evacuated as storms pushed water levels to dangerous levels, damaging crops and causing more than 3,000 houses to collapse. Flooding, an annual problem during the monsoon season, has been worsened by crumbling civic infrastructure, clogged drains and uncontrolled urban expansion in a country with a fast-growing population of 1.3 billion. Thousands vented their anger on social media after being stranded for up to 12 hours as traffic gridlock paralysed roads in the business hub of Gurugram near New Delhi. Trains were also delayed. "It took me four hours to drive 6 km (4 miles)," said Randeep Dev, a consultant at a private bank in New
44 NDRF teams deployed in 12 flood-hit states, 894 rescued
A man carrying his belongings holds hand of his son as they wade through a waterlogged highway in Gurugram, previously known as Gurgaon, on the outskirts of New Delhi on July 29. (REUTERS Photo)
Delhi. "Our cities are a living hell in the monsoon." Tracts of the southern technology hub of Bengaluru, and the financial capital of Mumbai on the west coast, were inundated by flood waters and sewage swirled in the streets. Fire officials in Bengaluru used boats to rescue people stranded near Electronics City, home to technology
firms and multinationals such as Infosys, the business process outsourcing giant. Forecasters warned of a new round of heavy rains and flooding, as the government opened shelters and stepped up emergency rescue operations. In Assam, troops pressed boats and helicopters into the effort to pull hundreds of people to safe-
ty from floodwaters that had trapped them in their homes, senior military official Ajit Borah said. In the state's Kaziranga National Park, a sanctuary for the Indian one-horned rhinoceros, water levels were receding, four days after some of the young animals had to be rescued. Others floundered through the water or strayed across roads,
New Delhi, July 29 (iANs): As many as 44 disaster relief teams have been deployed in flood-affected areas in 12 states, and have rescued 894 stranded/ marooned persons so far in Assam and Bihar, an official statement said on Friday. Thirteen of the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) teams are deployed in Assam, 9 in Bihar and the remaining in Arunachal Pradesh, Gujarat, Himachal Pradesh, Jharkhand, Jammu and Kashmir, Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand and West Bengal to assist the state governments in rescue and relief work, the statement said. Those rescued by the self-contained NDRF teams include 497 persons in Assam and 397 in Bihar. The NDRF teams have also been providing mobile hospital facilities to flood-affected people in Assam and have set up medical camps in Bihar. in video images captured by people living nearby. Prime Minister Narendra Modi has announced grand designs to build 100 futuristic 'smart' cities, but this week's floods highlighted the need to improve living conditions in cities and rein in unplanned urban sprawl. In neighbouring Nepal, officials said four days of
New Delhi, July 29 (PTi): Central government employees, NGOs receiving foreign and domestic grant and their executives need to file details of their assets and liabilities by the extended deadline of December 31. The Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT) today issued an order notifying the new deadline. This is the sixth extension given to about 50 lakh government employees for filing details of assets and liabilities, along with that of their spouses and dependent children, as part of mandatory obligations under the Lokpal Act. Whereas, for Non-Government Organisations (NGOs) and their executives, this is the first such extension. The existing deadline was to end on Sunday. The six-month extension came after Parliament had yesterday passed a bill to amend the Lokpal and Lokayuktas Act, 2013, following representations from Members of Parliament against one of the provisions of the law that mandates disclosure of assets by NGOs and their office-bearers. The Lok Sabha had on Wednesday passed the Lokpal and Lokayuktas (Amendment) Bill, 2016. It got Rajya Sabha nod yesterday. With the latest extension, the declarations now need to be filed by December 31. The declarations under the Lokpal law are in addition to similar ones filed by the employees under various services rules. As per rules, notified under the Lokpal Act, every public servant shall file declaration, information and annual returns pertaining to his assets and liabilities as on March 31 every year or on or before July 31 of that year. For 2014, the last date for filing returns was September 15 of that year. It was first extended till December 2014, then till April 30, 2015 and third extension was up to October 15. The date was then extended to April 15 and then July 31, this year for filing of the returns. The DoPT had last month issued an order bringing NGOs receiving more than Rs one crore in government grants and donations above Rs 10 lakh from abroad under the ambit of the Lokpal. The order had mandated filing of mandatory returns of the assets and liabilities by such organisations and their executives -- director, manager, secretary or any other officer.
incessant rains had left 72 people dead in landslides and flash floods, and 12 missing. Authorities were distributing dry food items, such as biscuits and noodles, to those whose homes were swept away in landslides or submerged by floods, Home Ministry spokesman Yadav Koirala said.
section states that an individual, who has not been assigned an Aadhaar number, shall be enrolled for Aadhaar and offered alternate and viable means of identification for receipt of subsidy, benefit or service till Aadhaar number is assigned to him," Naidu said. As of now, more than 103 crore people have Aadhaar card/number. But there could be some areas in the country where people may not have got an Aadhaar card as yet, he said. "Therefore, ministries, departments and agencies that are implementing government welfare schemes and are using or proposing to use Aadhaar for extending benefits or services are requested to take proactive steps to facilitate and ensure Aadhaar enrolment of their beneficiaries who do not have Aadhaar numbers/cards," he said. "Till Aadhaar number is assigned to such beneficiaries, the benefits should not be denied to them and, instead, be given through alternate and viable means of identification as provided in Section 7 of the Aadhaar Act," the minister added. The minister said Aadhaar's use will remove bogus beneficiaries and ensure benefits for bona fide persons only.
Over 4,000 vacancies of judges in lower courts New Delhi, July 29 (PTi): There are 4,432 vacancies of judges in subordinate courts in the country as on December 31 last year, government said in the Rajya Sabha on Friday. Union Minister for Law and Justice Ravi Shankar Prasad said 2,447 new court rooms were under construction, even as he assured that the government was concerned about improving the condition of subordinate courts in the country. "According to information made available by the high courts, the sanctioned strength and working strength of judges and judicial officers in subordinate courts stood at 20,502 and 16,050, respectively, as on December 31, 2015. There were 4,432 vacancies. At the same time, 16,513 court halls/court rooms were available for subordinate courts and 2,447 court halls/court rooms were under construction," he said in a written reply. Replying to supplementaries, he said the primary responsibility for development of infrastructural facilities for subordinate courts rested with the state governments and the high courts execute the projects. "I will ensure that work is speeded up on the construction of new courts. We would want the condition of subordinate judiciary to improve," Prasad said. To augment the resources of state governments, a centrally-sponsored scheme for development of infrastructure facilities for judiciary has been in operation since 1993-94 and financial assistance to the tune of Rs 5,350 crore has been provided under it to states and union territories since inception. "Ever since the NDA government came to power, a total of Rs 1,900 crore has been released under the scheme in the last two years," he said. Prasad said during a joint conference of chief ministers of states and chief justice of high courts held in April last year, it was resolved that the chief justices and the chief ministers shall institute a mechanism for regular interaction among themselves to resolve issues, particularly those relating to infrastructure and manpower needs and facilities for the judiciary.
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Accepting White House nomination, Clinton offers ‘clear-eyed’ vision PHILADELPHIA, JULY 29 (REUTERS): U.S. presidential candidate Hillary Clinton cast herself as the steady leader at a “moment of reckoning” for America, contrasting her character with what she described as a dangerous and volatile Donald Trump. In the biggest speech of her quarter century in politics, Clinton on Thursday accepted the Democratic presidential nomination for the Nov. 8 election with a promise to make the United States a country that worked for everyone. “We are clear-eyed about what our country is up against. But we are not afraid,” she said. She presented a sharply more upbeat view of the country than her rival Trump offered when Republicans nominated him last week, and even turned one of Republican hero Ronald Reagan’s signature phrases against the New York real-estate developer. “He’s taken the Republican Party a long way, from ‘Morning in America’ to ‘Midnight in America,’” Clinton said. “He wants to divide us - from the rest of the world, and from each other.” Clinton portrayed Trump as a threat to the country, saying “a man you can bait with a tweet is not a man we can trust with nuclear weapons.” Vying to be the first woman elected U.S. president, Clinton
called her nomination “a milestone.” “When any barrier falls in America, for anyone, it clears the way for everyone. That’s why when there are no ceilings, the sky’s the limit,” the 68-yearold Clinton said. On Friday, she will hit the campaign trail with her running mate, U.S. Senator Tim Kaine of Virginia. The two will hold a rally in Philadelphia before setting off on a bus tour of Pennsylvania and Ohio, two Rust Belt states that could be pivotal in the November election. Trump will campaign in Colorado on Friday and is scheduled to visit Ohio next week. A REINTRODUCTION While her speech was not as electrifying as those given by President Barack Obama and some other prominent Democrats at the Philadelphia convention, Clinton was authoritative and self-assured in her pitch to the American public. She acknowledged some people still do not know her well. “I get it that some people just don’t know what to make of me. So let me tell you. The family I’m from, well no one had their name on big buildings,” Clinton said in a reference to Trump, whose name is plastered across his properties. She said her family built a
Former Australian PM Kevin Rudd withdraws candidacy for top UN job SYDNEY, JULY 29 (REUTERS): Former Australian Prime Minister Kevin Rudd on Friday withdrew his candidacy to be the next U.N. Secretary-General after current Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull declared him unfit for the job and refused to back his candidacy. Conservative leader Turnbull denied that politics played a part in his cabinet’s decision not to back the former Labor leader, who had asked the government to nominate him as Australia’s candidate. “Does the government believe, do we believe, do I as prime minister believe that Mr Rudd is well suited for that role? My considered judgement is that he is not,” Turnbull told reporters in Canberra. Rudd, prime minister twice during six years of Labor party strife from 2007 to 2013, is a polarising figure in Australia due to his rivalry with former Labor prime minister Julia Gillard, with the two toppling each other in partyroom coups. He was always considered a long-shot for the top U.N. job as it usually rotates geographically and Eastern Europe is the only region not to have held it yet. Rudd’s office said he would not continue with his candidacy. “A nomination by the government would not have granted Mr Rudd a position. It would simply have enabled him to stand alongside the 12 other candidates from across the world, a compete on his merits,” the statement from his office said. “That is now not to be.” In contrast, New Zealand Prime Minister John Key is making a full-throated appeal for former New Zealand premier Helen Clark to take over from Ban Ki-moon.
Indonesia executes 3 Nigerians, one local, despite protests CILACAP, JULY 29 (REUTERS): Indonesia executed four convicted drug traffickers, three of them Nigerians, in the early hours of Friday, leaving the fate of 10 others uncertain. The Africans and an Indonesian man were shot by firing squad during a thunderstorm shortly after midnight on Nusakambangan Island in Central Java, as the government ignored international calls for clemency and pushed ahead with what it considers a war on drugs. The attorney general said on Wednesday that 14 prisoners, including citizens of India, Pakistan, and Zimbabwe, would be executed this weekend. An official said on Friday the planned executions would go ahead “in stages” but declined to give a timeframe. Security was stepped up at the Indonesian embassy in Nigerian capital Abuja on Thursday as protesters gathered to urge Indonesia to halt the executions. Indian and Pakistani officials said they were making lastminute efforts to save their citizens. “We considered several factors and decided that for now four death row inmates would be executed,” Noor Rachmad, an official at the attorney general’s office, told reporters shortly after Friday’s executions. Just over a year ago, Indonesia executed 14 prisoners, mostly foreign drugs offenders, causing diplomatic outrage. Rights activists and governments have again called on Indonesia to abolish the death penalty. But that has gone unheeded by the government of President Joko Widodo, who has said drugs pose as serious a threat as terrorism in what is one of Southeast Asia’s biggest markets for narcotics. The death penalty is widely accepted by the Indonesian public, but police on Thursday had to break up a protest outside the prison by members of a migrant workers group who called for mercy for an Indonesian woman who was scheduled to be executed. The United Nations and European Union had urged the executions be halted. “Such death sentences are unlawful and tantamount to an arbitrary execution as they are undertaken in contravention of Indonesia’s international human rights obligations,” the U.N. said in a statement on Thursday. Amnesty International called the executions “a deplorable act that violates international and Indonesian law” and pleaded that the other death sentences not be carried out.
better life and a better future for their children, using whatever tools they had and “whatever God gave them.” The speech capped a fourday nominating convention that opened in discord after a leak of hacked Democratic National Committee emails showed party officials favored Clinton over primary rival Bernie Sanders, a U.S. senator from Vermont. Even though DNC Chairwoman Debbie Wasserman Schultz, a Clinton ally, resigned on Sunday, angry Sanders supporters throughout the week disrupted the convention and undermined efforts by Clinton and Sanders to present a united front. On Thursday, people familiar with the matter said the FBI is investigating a cyber attack against another Democratic Party group, which may be related to the earlier hack against the DNC. The incident at the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee and its potential ties to Russian hackers are likely to heighten accusations, so far unproven, that Moscow is trying to meddle in the U.S. election to help Trump. Sanders supporters on Thursday wore fluorescent green T-shirts that said “Enough is Enough.” Their occasional chants of protest were drowned out by Clinton sup-
porters chanting, “Hillary!” Clinton acknowledged Sanders and his supporters. “I want you to know, I’ve heard you,” she said. “Your cause is our cause.” APPEAL TO REPUBLICANS She appealed to voters beyond the party, praising Arizona Senator John McCain, a former Republican candidate for president, as a war hero, and the military service of the son of Trump’s running mate, Indiana Governor Mike Pence. “I will be a president for Democrats, Republicans and independents,” she said. Clinton said it would be her “primary mission” to create more opportunities and more good jobs with rising wages, and to confront stark choices in battling determined enemies and “threats and turbulence” around the world and at home. “America is once again at a moment of reckoning. Powerful forces are threatening to pull us apart,” said Clinton, a former secretary of state. “No wonder people are anxious and looking for reassurance - looking for steady leadership.” The evening sounded at times more like a traditional Republican convention than a Democratic one. During retired General John Allen’s remarks, chants of “USA!” filled the hall and large flags were brought in to be waved. Speakers, some of
Democratic U.S. presidential nominee Hillary Clinton accepts the nomination on the fourth and final night at the Democratic National Convention in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, on July 28. (REUTERS Photo)
whom included military and police officers, made frequent mentions of religion and patriotism. “I certainly know that with her as our commander-inchief, our foreign relations will not be reduced to a business transaction, I also know that our armed forces will not become an instrument of torture,” said Allen. Clinton embraced her reputation as a policy wonk, offering a litany of proposals for tuitionfree college, infrastructure investment, immigration reform, gun control, affordable child care, paid family leave and more.
‘A FANTASY UNIVERSE’ Trump, a 70-year-old reality TV show host who has never held political office, is running just ahead of Clinton in a RealClearPolitics average of recent national opinion polls. They both garner high “unpopularity” ratings. In a statement after the speech, the Trump campaign said Clinton had described “a fantasy universe,” not reality. “Hillary Clinton’s speech was an insulting collection of clichés and recycled rhetoric. She spent the evening talking down to the American people she’s looked down on her whole
Up to 1 mn could flee fighting for Iraq’s Mosul - ICRC GENEVA, JULY 29 (REUTERS): Up to 1 million people could be forced to flee their homes in Iraq soon as fighting intensifies in a government offensive to retake Mosul from Islamic State militants, the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) said on Friday. U.S.-backed Iraqi government forces have stepped up their military campaign against Islamic
State in an expected push on Mosul, Iraq’s second largest city and the militants’ biggest bastion, later this year. “Up to a million more people could be forced to flee their homes in Iraq in the coming weeks and months, posing a massive humanitarian problem for the country,” the Geneva-based ICRC said in an statement. It said 10 million Iraqis already require
assistance in the country, including more than 3 million internally displaced whose numbers could swell with fresh uprooting of civilians. The ICRC said it was seeking a further 17.1 million Swiss francs for its programme in Iraq, its third largest worldwide, bringing its budget for the country to 137 million Swiss francs ($140.28 million).
Around Mosul, the United Nations is preparing for what it says will be the largest relief operation so far this year, concerned that terrified people will stream out of the path of advancing Iraqi government forces and flee en masse. They would need shelter, food and water, and sanitation for three to 12 months, depending on the extent of the city’s destruction.
New rare form of hereditary colon cancer identified LONDON, JULY 29 (IANS): Researchers have discovered that mutation in a gene can led to a form of hereditary colon cancer which was not identified earlier. The researchers discovered genetic changes in the MSH3 gene in patients and identified a new form of colon cancer. “The knowledge about molecular mechanisms which lead to cancer is also a precondition for the development of new targeted drugs,” said Stefan Aretz from University of Bonn Hospital in Germany. The formation of large numbers of polyps in the colon has a high probability of developing into colon cancer, if left untreated.
Colon polyps form like mushroom-shaped growths from the mucosa and are several millimeters to several centimetres in size. They are benign and generally do not cause any symptoms - however, they can turn into malignant tumours (colon cancer). Physicians refer to the development of a large number of polyps in the colon as “polyposis.” Scientists have already discovered several genes associated with a polyposis. Together with pathologists from the University Hospital Bonn, scientists from the Yale University School of Medicine in New Haven (USA), and the Frankfurt University Hospi-
tal, the team of US and German researchers working with Aretz investigated the genetic material (DNA) of more than 100 polyposis patients using blood samples. In each patient, all of the about 20,000 protein-coding genes known were simultaneously examined. In this process, the scientists filtered the rare, possibly relevant genetic changes out of the gigantic quantity of data, like the proverbial needle in a haystack. In two patients, genetic changes (mutations) were discovered in the MSH3 gene on chromosome five, showed the findings published in the American Journal of Human Genetics.
life,” said Stephen Miller, senior policy adviser. At a rally in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, earlier in the day, Trump said he did not want to watch the speech. “I think we’ll stay here all night because I don’t really want to go home and watch that crap,” he said. Trump has portrayed the country as being under siege from illegal immigrants, crime and terrorism and as losing influence in the world. He has proposed a temporary ban on Muslims entering the country and a wall along the border with Mexico to keep illegal immigrants out.
Myanmar govt launches thin economic policy NAYPYITAW, JULY 29 (REUTERS): Myanmar’s government released a long-awaited economic policy on Friday, but the document was noticeably light on specifics and will likely do little to ease the concern of businesses that have grown frustrated with the lack of a detailed plan. At just three pages, the policy, launched by the Ministry of Planning and Finance in the capital, Naypyitaw, comes some eight months after Aung San Suu Kyi’s National League for Democracy (NLD) won a resounding victory in a November election. The paper broadly outlined 12 policies ranging from prioritizing labour-intensive enterprises to the privatization of some state-owned ones, but it lacked detail or plans for how to accomplish the goals. “To create human resources which will be conducive to economic development and to develop technologies and vocational education,” the government said in one of the points. Maung Maung Win, deputy minister of finance and planning, told Reuters the policy document was an “overview”, and that more detailed plans on specific areas of the economy would be released in future. But he said he did not know when. Han Tha Myint, a senior NLD member, said that those in attendance were hoping for more insight as to how the government planned to promote business and boost the economy in the impoverished country of 51 million. “They are asking for details, it is very vague,” he said. “There are no specifics, objectives or those things.” Members of the media were barred from attending. Dr Sid Naing, country director for the Marie Stopes international healthcare group, who also attended, said many people were disappointed about the lack of specifics. The private sector has increasingly questioned the NLD’s commitment to business as Suu Kyi, the country’s leader, has focused her efforts on the country’s complex peace process. Since April, the government has approved just 19 foreign and domestic investment projects after a two-month delay in reforming an investment commission that lead to a backlog of more than 100 projects.
Innovations give govts hope malaria can be beaten by 2030 LONDON, JULY 29 (THOmSON REUTERS FOUNDATION): African governments are confident malaria can be wiped out within 15 years as research innovations, including a vaccine against the disease, are developed and tested, the African Leaders Malaria Alliance (ALMA) said. The continent has made good progress in fighting the mosquito-transmitted disease in recent decades, slashing death rates by 66 percent overall since 2000. However Africa remains the world’s worst affected region, accounting for 88 percent of new cases and 90 percent of deaths. In 2015, about 188 million Africans contracted malaria and 395,000 died of it - most of them children under five, according to the alliance dedicated to ending malaria deaths in Africa. Last week, the African Union adopted a roadmap to eradicate the disease by 2030 following the lead of the United Nations which has set ending malaria epi-
from the European Medicines Agency, but studies say its efficacy is limited. A drug able to wipe out all parasites in the body with a single dose could also become available by 2019, according to the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation. Researchers are also working on new insecticides used to spray inside homes and in bed nets, as mosquitoes have grown resistant to those already available.
A government health worker takes a blood sample to be tested for malaria in Ta Gay Laung village hall in Hpa-An district in Kayin state, south-eastern Myanmar. (REUTERS File Photo)
demics as one of its Sustainable Development Goals for 2030. ALMA’s executive secretary, Joy Phumaphi, said African leaders were “relatively comfortable” the target could be reached as a number of new anti-malaria products were expected
to be marketed in the next five to 10 years. “We have new vaccine, we have a new treatment for malaria, we have new insecticides,” Phumaphi told the Thomson Reuters Foundation in an interview late on Wednesday. “There is no reason why
using all of these innovations when they become available we should not be able to control malaria.” Currently there are more than 30 malaria vaccines under development. Last year the Mosquirix vaccine, became the first to win regulatory approval
INVESTMENT Technology alone is not enough to beat malaria. Governments also need to tackle corruption and reform their healthcare systems to ensure resources are managed efficiently, Phumaphi said. Member countries of ALMA, which comprises 49 of Africa’s 54 states, could do more to cut costs by regularly teaming up to place bulk orders of equipment and medications, she added. Finally, for the 2030
goal to be reached, African nations and the international community must keep up their investments in research, treatment and prevention, Phumaphi said. Global spending on malaria currently stands at $2.7 billion a year. To achieve a target of a 90 percent cut in malaria cases by 2030, spending will need to rise to $8.7 billion a year, according to WHO. Phumaphi said she hoped the next U.S. administration would match current levels of investment. Washington is the biggest donor to the Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria, having contributed almost $11 billions since 2002. Returns are high as malaria eradication could unlock $2 trillion in economic benefits by 2040 from a healthy, more productive workforce and health systems that are less burdened by the disease, according to the United Nations. “It’s a very good area to invest,” Phumaphi said.
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Naga Nation and the will of God Dr. KN. Vareso & Y.L. Ramgui
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agas are a struggling nation who suffered the most in our time. The God of (L) AZ Phizo, (L) Isak Chishi Swu, (L) Khodao Yanthan, Khole Konyak and Th. Muivah among others has chosen the Nagas as a new (symbolic) Israelites of the contemporary world. Our historical facts of national struggle, circumstances and experiences have made it amply clear and convincing that God wants the Nagas to serve Him, His kingdom and mankind as a new nation. Naga generations of old and new strongly believe that repeopling the Nagas as a nation is the will of God. Our Naga forefathers with all humility and gratefulness to God, solemnly accepted His divine will and promise to establish a new Naga nation. This promise of the awesome God is said to be the fundamental reason why the 1st ever Naga Memorandum seeking her freedom and independence from the British India was submitted to the Simon Commission in the year 1929. This they said is to be the fundamental reason why Nagas declared independence on the 14th August, 1947. This they said is to be the fundamental reason why Nagas successfully made the 1951 Plebiscite wherein 99.9% voted for independent Nagaland. This they said is to be the fundamental reason why the Nagas did not join the new Indian Nation-State while all the erstwhile kingdoms, princely states, tribal regions and territories of the British India had joined/merged with her after she attained independence from British rule. This they said is to be the fundamental reason why Nagas courageously resisted and defended their people and their land from India and Myanmar’s forcible invasion. This they said is to be the fundamental reason why the struggling Nagas can always stand their common ground together in defending the Naga nation whenever very critical situation demands no matter how much of tribalism, factionalism, localism or regionalism haunted us. It appears, therefore, the only genuine address and resolution to the Naga internal feud, conflict and differences can best be had within the realm of Naga nationalism and not vice-versa. This they said is to be the fundamental reason why Indo-Naga ceasefire between GOI and Federal Govt. of Nagaland (FGN/NNC) for political talk was signed in 1964, though it failed. This they said is to the be fundamental reason why the infamous Shillong Accord of 1975 signed between GOI and representatives of FGN/NNC was ought rightly rejected by the Naga people. This they said is to be the fundamental reason why people mandated National Socialist Council of Nagaland (NSCN) a new Naga national political party (organisation) was formed in the year 1980 under the new command and leadership of (L) Isak Chishi Swu (Chairman), SS Khaplang (Vice-Chairman), Th. Muivah (General Secretary) and Khole Kongyak (Chief of Naga Army) in order to continue to
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steer the national movement for recognition of Naga sovereignty and independence. NSCN/GPRN has since been doing the fight as well as the talk at the domestic and international levels. It is NSCN/GPRN which has vigorously worked hard and brought about great Naga national political renaissance once again home and abroad. This they said is the fundamental reason why Nagas were admitted as members of Unrepresented Nations and Peoples Organisation (UNPO) in 1993 at Hague, Netherland. This they said is to be the fundamental reason why Indo-Naga ceasefire was signed again in 1997 between GOI and NSCN/GPRN for a political talk at Prime Ministerial level. This they said is to be the fundamental reason why GOI lifted the ban on NSCN (IM) in 2002 from the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, 1967 thereby giving cognizance to NSCN (IM) as a legitimate entity engaged in political dialogue with India at the Prime Ministers’ level. We like it or not, it is NSCN (IM) which has been actively engaging a political negotiation with India for the past 19 years. The 19 year old Indo-Naga Political negotiation has virtually institutionalised the Naga case both in India and in Nagaland with close international observations. Are the Nagas really working hard and living as a nation? While sincerely acknowledging the tremendous sacrifices and contributions the Nagas had made during NNC time, it will not be wise on our part to forfeit its fruits simply by questioning the political credentials of NSCN (IM) which has infact provided a strong and dynamic leadership and a constructive new political dimension in the making of a stronger united Naga nation. It would be immature on the part of the Nagas to misjudge this position. Change of guard and institution are natural and universal phenomenon in any struggling society without any exception to the Nagas. It would be in the greater interest of the Naga nation to recognise this changing dynamics of the Naga struggle. However, this political good will NSCN (IM) has earned should not be a ground of justification for the untold misdeeds, power misuse, illegal activities and misconducts of some of its ranks and files. NSCN must stretch out its administrative vibrancy to control, correct and reform them. Likewise on the part of all Naga stakeholders, it will be a blunder to mess up things at this critical stage of dialogue which will benefit all Nagas if brought to a logical conclusion. Public assessment of the credibility of the Naga national workers should be prudently made purely on the yardstick of their national responsibilities discharged on the ground and above but not merely on media displays. It will be more productive to give constructive criticism and suggestion to the negotiating team rather than creating chaos and confusions in the minds of innocent public. It is pertinent to note that the progress of Naga national movement is not by itself automatic. It has been earned through blood, sweat and tears. Tremendous sacrifices of the Nagas which includes pain, hardships, suf-
ferings, persecutions, lost of precious lives and properties, constant struggle, etc. have brought the Naga struggle thus far. It is a universal truth that the forerunners of a struggle are often despised, rejected and persecuted the most; not that they are too bad but because they spearhead and carry the cross of the cause they so dearly fight for. This is true even in Naga case. The torch bearing tribes of Naga national movement from day-one to this date are many a times put to peril and marginalisation by the evil policies and designs of the aggressors and their agents only with the ulterior motive to suppress the movement. They grossly violated human rights in the process. They even designed to bring hatred, animosity, confusion and division among those who sincerely worked hard to carry forward together the national struggle. A period of nearly 87 years of Naga struggle is suffice to learn some lessons on intellectual, socio-political and spiritual core values. Some of the core values that the Nagas are entrenched with in the course of the struggle are; unbreakable Naga national spirit and the bond of Naga unity & oneness, the unfailing love of God that binds the Nagas together amidst all these stormy years of the struggle, the wisdom to sincerely forgive each other for the wrongs committed within and without the Naga society, and the relevance of peace & non-violence in contemporary Naga generation. Forum for Naga Reconciliation (FNR) on its part under the dynamic leadership of Dr. Wati Aier has done a selfless and most wonderful job in mending the bond of Naga brotherhood and peace within it. It surely will bear more abundant fruits someday. A clarion call made by uncle (L) Isak Chishi Swu to all Naga brethren to forgive each other and unite for the Naga national cause will continue to inspire the Naga people and their nation from age to age. As long as the Nagas exist on earth, our beloved and most honoured (L) Isak Chishi Swu, a man of God and Yaruiwo of the Government of the Peoples Republic of Nagalim (GPRN) will always be fondly remembered. The tallest Naga statesman and a Naga nationalist leader, Asu Isak gave his life and everything in it for the whole Nagas irrespective of artificial boundaries and the Naga nation in South Asia which our beloved uncle (L) A.Z. Phizo once founded. The creation of the present state of Nagaland in 1963 has advantages and disadvantages as well. At the worst, it created sharp political polarisation among the Nagas apart from tribalism, regionalism or localism. The -ism of Nagas from Nagaland and those of outside Nagaland in one hand and Indian Nagas and Myanmarese Nagas on the other hand as planted and designed by the then adversaries is time and again haunting against the spirit of Naga unity and brotherhood. Uncle Isak’s life has clearly manifested how he fought his best to neutralize this -ism and polarisation trend that he knew to be a great threat and barrier in the Naga national struggle. (L) Isak Chishi
Swu had his best intelligence and brilliance of mind wholly guided by God’s wisdom in having conquered against all these odds and circumstances that divide the Nagas on narrow artificial boundaries and barriers implanted by the enemies. He knew crystal clear that the establishment of a Naga National Authority (entity) is the only way to Naga solution in fulfilling the will of God and the aspiration of the Naga people. He, therefore, against all odds steadfastly stood his ground along with all Naga people who believe in it, no matter where they come from. This is the reason why he has conquered the hearts of every Naga citizen and many friends & foes beyond the border. It is said, “Sumi brethren by nature are true to the spirit of friendship in all given weathers”. (L) Uncle Isak Chishi Swu had befriended the Naga national cause and his unwavering stance to uphold and abide in it till his last breath on 28th June, 2016 simply reflects the finest character of the Sumi community he belongs. Yes, Uncle Th. Muivah, Hon’ble Ato Kilonser is right when he last bid a tearful farewell to his most beloved friend and a comrade-in-arms exclaiming, “How can we afford to part with a man like Isak!” The overwhelming pouring of love and honour during the 7-day State mourning of the Naga nation and the standard of formalities displayed therein have surely conveyed a clear message to the world that Nagas are true to their words. May his soul rest in peace with the Lord and may the good Lord continue to comfort and bless the bereaved family members. The August 3/15 Framework Agreement which (L) Isak Chishi Swu, the then NSCN (IM) Chairman fondly executed may have far reaching positive impact in establishing a new Indo-Naga relation if it is worked out in the right perspective. The sharing of sovereign powers between the Nagas and India as two equal co-ordinate entities appears to be one of the main political menus of the Framework Agreement. The relevant issue herein is the instrument (constitution) of sharing sovereignty. India has her own constitutional mandate in acquiring extra-territorial administrative jurisdiction of other territory including the Naga territory by arriving an Agreement. Does the constitution of the Nagas (Naga Yehzabo) have any mandatory provision to allow acquisition or sharing of her sovereign powers with India? Working out the lists of sovereign competencies for sharing with India is very much within the scope and under the process of negotiation. However, it may kindly be noted that the political authority or sanction to allow the Nagas to share some of their sovereign powers with India or any other country for that matter is to be either derived from the Naga Yehzabo (constitution) itself or from a referendum verdict of the Naga people. Hope, the negotiating party has already taken necessary measures in this regard or it may do so when it deems fit for necessary amendment of the Naga Yehzabo to incorporate a relevant provision thereto. This is an accepted political culture and a re-
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great deal of time have been spent in the print media for the past several years desperately addressing the core Naga Political issues that concerns our immediate lives, the lives of our present children and most importantly, the lives of our grandchildren and the great grandchildren that will surely follow long after we are all dead and gone, whose lives will be measured by the legacy we leave behind for them today. This is the ultimate call of duty to honestly search our Christian hearts and find an honourable solution that upholds the dignity and identity of all Nagas as free people. It is imperative that the decisions we take must be based on true Christian humility and equality that emphatically transcends all personal ego considerations ... because what we do today will irrevocably define who we really are for all times. It is only in times of death of people we love that we are seriously reminded of the transient nature of life. It momentarily registers in our minds the utter meaninglessness of amassing wealth beyond our basic needs, security and comfort zones... because each one of us, without exception, are fated to depart from planet earth at the appointed day of Our Lord the way we came...empty handed. No matter how much power, riches or self esteem we may like to credit ourselves with in our lifetime, our little footprint on earth will eventually be wiped out by the sands of time and forgotten. I repeat...No matter who we are...no matter how many AK 47's we wield... we will all still die empty handed as God decreed. Was this not the case for our respected Late Isak Chishi Swu, Chairman, NSCN (IM)? Will it not equally be relevant for Ino. Th. Muivah, our General Secretary NSCN (IM)? Yes, as mere mortals, the desire to go down in history as the 'Father of the Nation' is extremely tempting without doubt but is it worth destroying the sanity of peaceful future of the generation to come...just trying to satisfy our present individual lust for a reputation we cannot take where we are going? Would this really matter after we are dead and gone?! The elementary principle of forgiving others and expecting forgiveness in return is certainly a fine Christian gesture. It is however the 'historical principle' that NSCN (IM) keeps doggedly harping about and expecting all other Factions to come on board their bandwagon is the area that causes severe indigestion...so let us try and address this subject objectively. Despite varied customs and traditions, the one common ancestral trait that stands out significantly amongst the Tribes, is our predominant traditional sense of honour. It is within these confines of honour that the Nagas and the NSCN (IM) need to evaluate this 'historical principle' more sensitively. Firstly, that same 'political principle and political history' germinated within the minds of our uneducated Nagas of Nagaland who cherished freedom dearly. Secondly, from a factual standpoint, when Nagas of Nagaland were mercilessly being subjected to inconceivable, inhuman treatment devoid of any human dignity at the hand of our enemy with their fate hanging in a balance, there were other brothers beyond our boundary watching it happen right before their very eyes and yet had no political consciousness or inclination to join the fray in response to the desperate cry for help to them by the Nagas of Nagaland. At that desperate time of 1962, Nagas of Nagaland could only boast of a handful of graduates in the Naga National Movement (NNM) whereas our Southern brothers, more specifically our
Tangkhul Brothers, had 264 graduates at that very point of history... as confirmed by no less a leading personality as Late Scato Swu, the President of the Federal Government of Nagaland... but our Tangkhul brothers declined to lend a helping hand as if this was someone else's war! This is not an anti-Tangkhul sentiment being expresses. This is a recorded history being shared! Captain Vighoto Swu, with his small band of patriotic Naga Army, was sent as a special envoy to create awareness and plead to our Tangkhul brothers to join the Naga National Movement (NNM). Not only were they unprepared to join the NNM but their indifferent response was to do nothing when their Tangkhul CIDs informed the Indian Army of the whereabouts of Capt. Vighoto's boys. As a result Capt. Vighoto lost a couple of his comrades (Tukukha and namesake Vighoto) shot by the Indian Army and his Sergeant Nikhaje arrested at Chingai forest. The 52 Villages of East Tangkhul area in between Kuchangpong Village and Senakathel Village were fully aware of the desperate plight of this 'special envoy' team struggling in their jungles without food but were collectively afraid to help them...and did not help them. Capt. Vighoto's troop suffered starvation for 14 days (May 5 to May 19, 1962) in the Eastern Tangkhul jungles before being able to somehow crawl back home, having dismally failed in their mission. Dispassionately being evaluated...would such treachery be traditionally considered worthy of brotherhood within the mainstream tribal community ... no matter which tribe they may belong? Would not our traditional honour demand condemnation of such behaviour devoid of courage and ostracise them from any Tribal responsibility?! Customarily speaking therefore, our Tangkhul 'Brothers' would traditionally be duty bound to render an official apology to the Nagas of Nagaland for their past apathetic indiscretion to restore their honour first to begin with, let alone being tolerated for their domineering takeover of the NNM and negotiating our destiny without letting us know what is being hatched on our behalf! This can seriously be construed as the highest traditional insult no Tribe with honour would be prepared to swallow! Yet this is the greatest quality of the Nagas of Nagaland. The bottom-line is this: the Nagas of Nagaland have exercised matured wisdom by not taking our Southern brothers to task on this issue. Instead the Nagas of Nagaland acknowledges that the times have changed from brawn to brain and also credits our Tangkhul brothers in the NSCN (IM) for being better disposed to carry out mental exercise of a complex negotiation with the GoI as compared to the present brains of Nagas of Nagaland within their fold. Our Southern Brothers must believe that the fair-minded Nagas do not grudge them this ground reality and in fact wish them all the best of luck for all our sakes. The only thing that any right thinking Nagas of Nagaland would find it difficult to agree and vehemently oppose is to have our fate decided without our knowledge or consent. In the absence of Late Chairman Isak Chishi Swu, the sensitive tribal equation hangs in an imbalance ever so glaringly for all to see. The Indians have always looked down on the Nagas as secondary human beings unworthy of real consultation as history would testify. Our Tangkhul brothers must fight this same temptation of undermining the Nagas of Nagaland by giving lectures for hours and then claim it as a 'consultation' and an 'endorsement' to suit whatever designs they have. No real honest consultation has been
had concerning our present Naga political logjam to date and their guarded secrecy is not helping to clear this air of suspicion. A high profile Tangkhul member of NSCN (IM) had the audacity to tell me that he felt that the general illiterate population of the Nagas of Nagaland will not understand the complex nature of the ongoing negotiation with the GoI and therefore the secrecy! I was wondering whether he knew that there was also a literate section of equally concerned Naga population who just might understand what is going on? Our intelligence is not equal to their? Was that what he was implying?! Anyway let's move on.... It is at critical time in history such as the present, that our 'political principles' must broadly be put on the table for honest review...not with the intention of demeaning one another but to reduce the level of arrogance with a more mutual reconciliatory attitude in dealing with each other with due humility and respect as equals. Candidly put...the top heavy Tangkhuls presence in the NSCN (IM), armed with AK47, are now unabashedly riding a horse that historically belongs to the Nagas of Nagaland that they refused to ride before 1964 Cease Fire. The Nagas of Nagaland are still feeding this horse despite the hardships of unreasonable multiple taxation being extorted...just so as not to lose our common identity as free people. Historically, NNC/FGN was our only original democratic Political Institution that the people identified with...not Mao Zedong's communism. That NNC selfdestructed with Shillong Accord (SA) 1975 is a common knowledge. That NSCN came to being to keep the Naga National flag flying may also be considered a reasonable argument except for the fact that sincere efforts were not seen sufficiently to retain a united democratic house by taking a challenging but right option of impeaching Mr. A.Z.Phizo (AZP) and Naga Parliament officially condemning the SA 1975 even if AZP did not, rather than start a self-perpetuating new Faction so casually with alien philosophy. AZP was not above the law...however worshipped he may have been at that time. The GoI knows for sure that SA 1975 is a redundant document that the Nagas spit upon. So instead of defining SA 1975 as a defilement of a 'political principle' and using it as an excuse for disunity, collectively condemn it in no uncertain terms even now and forge a unity under it or by any other name if NNC is not considered as a common acceptable political platform. The unforgiving attitude of magnifying the human error of others while losing sight of our own is a hypocrisy Nagas desperately need to overcome. Meanwhile, no Faction with a modicum of traditional pride will want to join the bandwagon under the present terms. At his age, Mr. Muivah must surely understand that time is no longer a luxury. It is important for him to also believe that the Nagas are not all that unmindful or ungrateful to underwrite all the life sacrifice he has sincerely made in having reached the present status of negotiation. A united house of all Factions will surely continue to acknowledge him as first amongst equals. The masses would stand behind him and ensure such an outcome if right steps are taken towards unity...and together even if a chicken is brought home at the end of the day...Nagas will still rejoice with him and truly celebrate "Nagaland for Christ". Khekiye K. Sema IAS (Rtd), Kohima
quirement in a negotiation that involves the issue of nationhood. Meaning, Naga constitution is the heart and soul of the struggling Naga nation wherein the aspirations of the Naga people is embodied with. The Framework Agreement is to be worked out on the basis of the terms and conditions mutually agreed upon by the parties but is to be at the same time necessarily guided by their own respective constitutions. Without a separate Naga constitution, sharing of sovereign powers between the two equal entities appears to be practically quite absurd. The Naga national identity can only exists with that of her distinct constitutional identity. They are like head & tail of the same coin. Therefore, apart from incorporating special Naga law in the constitution of India as articulated in the media, it would be praiseworthy and a big heart on the part of India to allow Nagas to retain their own separate constitution howsoever small it is. An already incorporated Indian state like Jammu & Kashmir has her own constitution. It would be an act of mockery to deny this right to the Nagas whose unique and distinctive political history is said to have been recognized and whose territory is not incorporated as claimed. Nagas are quite hopeful to the present government. In fact Nagas are happy to acknowledge that in the history of the post independent India one of the most charismatic, dynamic, capable, compassionate and down to earth Prime Ministers in the person of Hon’ble Shri Narendra Modiji and his team have been providentially put in place to steer the country forward. We hope this government will not only work hard to make a prosperous India but it will seriously find ways to re-establish a new relation with the Nagas based on her core values of peace & non-violence. It must equally pursue to bring a momentum of the finest democracy and freedom in India where everyone would have a space to live in happily. The Framework Agreement which recognised that sovereignty of the Nagas lies with the Naga people must be implemented in letter and spirit to bring honourable solution. Historical experiences remind us that any solution lacking the will of God and the aspiration of the Nagas may not be the real and lasting solution. May every Naga citizen, Naga National Political Groups (NPGs) and all other stakeholders of Naga society be benefitted out of this resolution of IndoNaga conflict. May it bring wider horizon of fraternity and friendship in Naga world. May it bring better understanding, enduring love and peace with our neighbours and friends. Hope, the Framework Agreement produce real, qualitative and workable solution to enable the Nagas to have their own government as a nation with the highest political association with India based on mutually agreed terms. Let us give peace a chance! Note: This write up is a humble expression of opinion out of academic exercise without any ill will or prejudice to anyone aimed purely for the benefit of public discourse
New dimensions of online and ATM card frauds
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ew months back when I was in my home town a person with North Indian accent called me from a mobile and introduced himself as an executive of a reputed bank’s Debit Cards division. He narrated my name, email id and the complete address of my previous rented house at Thiruvananthapuram where I stayed before three years and informed that they intend to issue a new Debit Card against my old card. He asked my debit card number for verification and I refused to divulge it and asked, “What is the need of giving card number if you are from the banks debit cards division?” He replied that he was asking it only for the purpose of verification and that is why he didn’t ask any other information such as PIN number or other personal details. He also told that I might be aware that it is not possible to misuse debit card without PIN number. I hesitated to give him the details and told that the card was not with me at that time. Again, he called me the next day and informed that they wanted to dispatch the card that day itself due to the annual closing and asked the old card number and my present address for sending the new card. He appreciated my precaution and assured again that misuse of Debit Card without PIN number is not at all possible. This time his words convinced me and I gave him my Debit Card No & Address. Within few seconds I received an SMS in my mob stating that my new Debit Card has been dispatched through Speed Post. He then informed me that the reward points in my previous card was used and advised me to use it for doing online purchases. He told that he will send an SMS with the details of the reward points accumulated in my account. Immediately I got an SMS from my bank that contained One Time Password for paying Rs.9797.00 to EBAY from my debit card number given to him. I realized that it was an attempt to cheat me and got alert. He now more politely asked me to the ‘Code Number’ given at the end of the SMS so that he can credit the reward points for the new card in my account. I asked him why should I pay Rs.9,797/- to EBAY where as I have not made any online purchase and warned him of Police action for his cheating act. He now blackmailed me that they will cancel my all my debit cards and also impose a penalty of Rs.2, 700/- from my account as cancellation charge of the new card issued. As a precaution, I immediately blocked my Debit Card and luckily I have not suffered any loss. Immediately I lodged a Police Complaint at the local Police Station and also with the Commissioner of Police at Thiruvananthapuram because this group might have cheated a good number of public as the way they speak is same as that of Call Centre Executives and one may easily fall prey to their cheating tactics. But so far I have not heard anything from the Kerala Police about the action taken in this regard. May be they are too busy with the infamous scandals and may act only after a person got cheated in terms of lakhs and crores. I traced the mobile number of the caller and found that it was from New Delhi. I suspect that this is the work of a well organized group and the involvement of few black sheep from the bank’s cards division or some insurance companies cannot be ruled out as they were in possession of my detailed previous address at Thiruvananthapuram where I resided before 3 years. Moreover, I have not recorded the address of the rented house anywhere except for applying an ATM card from my bank and for obtaining Health Insurance from an insurance company. With the development of smart phone technology and the enormous increase in number of users using different APPs we became vulnerable to privacy intrusion and people getting access to our personal data becomes easy than earlier. Therefore, we should be more cautious while receiving calls from unknown persons and should never reveal crucial data such as Passwords, PIN Number etc under any circumstances. The law enforcing agencies should use the expertise of the Cyber Cell to bring the culprits under the clutches of law before many innocent people loss their hard earned money to the new breed of unscrupulous educated gang members. Nellayappan B, Bhandari.
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inger Selena Gomez has announced that she is recording some new music. During her "Revival Tour" here, the "Hands to myself" hitmaker told concertgoers that she was gearing up for the release of her new album, reports aceshowbiz. com. "So, lately I've been writing and recording some new music. I'm getting ready to release another album. I can definitely say that now," Gomez told the crowd before performing "Feel me" at the Singapore Indoor Stadium.
Gomez couldn't hide her excitement following her show here. The 24-year-old singer-songwriter shared on Instagram on Thursday two photographs from her Wednesday concert. Gomez's new album will be her third and a follow-up to her second studio album "Revival", which was released on October 9, 2015. She is currently on the Asian leg of her "Revival Tour" and set to perform in Bangkok on Friday, in Manila on July 31 and in Tokyo on August 2-3. Source: IANS
Michael Jackson died a ‘vulnerable’ man
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ate pop icon Michael Jackson was a "vulnerable man" in a "financial crisis" when he died, his former physician Conrad Murray has claimed. The "Thriller" hitmaker passed away in June 2009 due to acute propofol intoxication and Murray claims he couldn't cope with the prospect of performing 50 shows at the O2 Arena are, which were due to take place later
that year, reports dailystar. co.uk. Murray -- who was jailed for four years for the involuntary manslaughter of Jackson -- said: "He despised those shows, he didn't even want to come to London. All he wanted was to be alone. "He was not ready mentally or physically to do those shows. He was determined to find a way out," he said, adding, "Did he want to die? I can't tell you but I can say he was a very vulnerable man who
was in a financial crisis and he didn't have the energy to perform. He knew that". Murray -- who has authored a tell-all book, "This Is It!: The Secret lives of Dr. Conrad Murray and Michael Jackson" -- says the father-of-three lived a very sad existence as he struggled to cope with being the world's most famous man. "I felt sorry for away, he had no freedom. Michael. Unlike the rest of He was sad beyond meaus he couldn't walk down sure... a recluse," he added. Source:IANS the street. He had to hide
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ollywood megastar Amitabh Bachchan says hepatitis awareness drive can also be spread to anganwadis – the governmentrun women and child care centres – to help prevent the disease among women and children. “The government of Maharashtra has a wonderful scheme where they help and work along with what is commonly known as aanganwadi… I think it will be a wonderful idea if they (government) can include this process of how to educate these aanganwadis in hepatitis,” Bachchan told reporters yesterday. “Give them the opportunity that when they give or help a lady at birth, to also administer to them or teach them that they must have the vaccination done, which can prevent their child from getting hepatitis.” The 73-year-old actor was speaking at the World Hepatitis Day 2016 Symposium organised by the World Health Organisation and Union Ministry of Health & Family Welfare. Bachchan, who is surviving only on 25 per cent of his liver as the rest has been damaged by the deadly Hepatitis-B virus, is the brand ambassador for awareness about this serious disease of liver inflammation. The actor feels there should be a fixed budget for the prevention and eradication of the disease. “There are various programmes that the government does. We need to have a very consorted programme to put the programme of hepatitis on a more definitive basis. We need to have a designated amount of budget put across towards hepatitis so that we can all work towards its eradication.” The “Paa” actor also stressed on the importance of women’s education and cleanliness, both of which can help curb the disease. “There are many schemes of the Government of India which I notice and work for, be it the ‘Swachh Bharat’, ‘Beti Bachao Beti Padhao’. Hepatitis A atmosphere… And that goes along with and E are water-borne viruses, they can what ‘Swachh Bharat’ means,” he said. Source: PTI be prevented provided we have a clean
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A 3 day long Little Christian Camp organized by the Christian Education Ministry (CEM), Mangkolemba (MBA ) with the theme ‘I am a child of God’ began today at Baptist Church, MBA with Akum Amri, Director, Ebenezer Orphanage Home, Dimapur as the main speaker. Altogether 600 children, divided into four groups, Amber, Oliver, Lagoon & Aspen, are attending the ongoing camp. Aluk, Sentinaro, Sashimenla and Akum were the group teachers. Highlights of the three days camp will be devotions, praise & worship, recreation, practical works and many more.
Sidharth Malhotra OPENS UP about Alia Bhatt
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INCIPIT performing at Hard Rock Cafe Bangalore on July 28. The MTF Hard Rock Cafe Tour is an initiative of Music Task Force Government of Nagaland and supported by Hard Rock Cafe and Rolling Stone India. The event is coordinated by Dream Corp.
Megan Fox returning to 'New Girl'
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ctress Megan Fox will reprise her role as Reagan in American sitcom television series "New Girl" after signing up to star in eight episodes. The 30-year-old, currently expecting her third child with husband Brian Austin Green, will join halfway through the new series, after she has given birth, reports eonline.com. Fox joined the "New Girl" cast in season five to help add some star power to the show while Zooey Deschanel -- who plays the main character, Jess -- was on her own maternity leave. Speaking about the pregnancy, she said: "The pregnancy is really good. I'm happy and healthy. There are no more cravings". News of her pregnancy came as a shock to many as it was revealed just a month after she announced she and Green were divorcing. Source: IANS
Says no one knows what can happen in the future!
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lia Bhatt and Sidharth Malhotra might not wish to make their relationship official but you can very well figure out their relationship through the kind of statements they make about each other. I mean, have you ever heard Alia saying no “I am not dating Sidharth? Or for that matter Sid putting it out clear? If they were really not together they can easily say it out in open but tagging along with the ‘just friends’ tag and gushing about each other in interviews just proves how they are together but want to keep their affair a ‘private’ affair. So we weren’t surprised when Sid too reacted in a way that almost confirmed he and Alia are more than just friends. Yes! In his recent interview with Hindustan Times, Sid spoke about the relationship that he shares with Alia. Friends or lovers? And he says, “Nobody can decide that. No
one knows what can happen in the future. We want to make the most out of our time(in the industry) and during that process, you connect with people. I have done two films with Alia so it’s only natural that we both have a lot of fondness for each other. There’s a great amount of comfort because we’ve worked together. It’s great if you get along with a colleague. Quiz him if she’s really just a colleague and he adds, “Yes, Alia is a very dear colleague.”
Not to forget, Alia had recently even reacted to the rumours about her throwing a party to officially introduce Sid as her boyfriend. While Ms Bhatt rubbished any such report saying “He is not any new acquisition that I need to show off.” Sid added to it stating, “Alia is not launching me in a film. Karan did that four years ago. So she doesn’t need to introduce me. I was surprised when I heard this. It is definitely not true.” Source: Bollywoodlife
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Kunis, Kutcher bought wedding rings on e-commerce site
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ctress Mila Kunis has shared that she and her star husband Ashton Kutcher bought their wedding bands on e-commerce site Etsy. When the "Bad Moms" actress appeared on "Conan", its host Conan O'Brien praised her subtle bling, reports eonline.com. She thanked him and said: "I can't believe that I'm telling anybody this story. So, my husband and I got married a little while ago. He got me a beautiful engagement ring. Like, stunning, stunning, stunning!" "But for our wedding
bands - for when we got married - I decided to just get them off of Etsy." The host was impressed by her low-key approach. "Now, listen: I've been talking to you for years and I've always loved the fact that you're frugal," he told her. "You're very up front about that." Kunis joked: "That's a nice way of saying 'cheap,' but yes." When she was browsing Etsy, Kunis explained: "I wanted the thinnest possible platinum band. I mean, you can't see it, but it's super, super thin." While the camera zoomed in on her ring, she recalled being appalled at
the price of Tiffany and Co. wedding bands. "I was like, 'They're how much? This is astronomical," the actress said. "So, I went on Etsy and I was like, '$90?' I was like, 'Buy now!' Ashton's was $100, so technically his wedding band was a little bit more expensive." Purchasing a cheaper band was "not a big deal," she added. "My engagement ring is beautiful, but I don't ever wear it. This ring, I'm like, 'It's $90!' It's great. That person on Etsy had no clue whose ring they were making, but they were wonderful and very nice and polite and generous." Source: IANS
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Germany's Schweinsteiger ends international career Factbox: Bastian Schweinsteiger
German national soccer player Bastian Schweinsteiger speaks during a press conference of the German national soccer team in Ascona, Switzerland on May 25, 2016. (AP Photo)
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Factbox on Germany midfielder Bastian Schweinsteiger, who announced his retirement from international football on Friday. • Born Aug. 1, 1984 in Kolbermoor, Bavaria. • Makes international debut in June 2004 in a 2-0 defeat by Hungary in Kaiserslautern. • Endures a disappointing debut in a major tournament, as Germany are eliminated in the group stage of Euro 2004. • Stars for Germany as Juergen Klinsmann's side reach the 2006 World Cup semi-finals on home soil, but lose to eventual winners Italy after extra time. • Scores twice in a 3-1 World Cup playoff win over Portugal to help Germany finish third in Stuttgart. • Suffers more disappointment as Germany lose 1-0 to Spain in the Euro 2008 final. • Loses out to Spain again in 2010 World Cup in South Africa, as Carles Puyol's header secures a 1-0 victory in the semi-final. • Germany are eliminated by Italy in the last four of Euro 2012. • Schweinsteiger ends his long wait for a major international trophy two years later in Brazil, after Germany beat Argentina 1-0 in the World Cup final. • Following the international retirement of Bayern team mate Philipp Lahm, Schweinsteiger takes over as Germany captain. • Joins Premier League side Manchester United after spending 13 seasons with German champions Bayern Munich, where he made 500 appearances, winning eight Bundesliga titles and the 2013 Champions League crown. • Has an injury disrupted first season with United, but was selected by Germany manager Joachim Loew for the 2016 European Championship, his seventh major tournament. • Played five games in Euro 2016 as Germany reach the semi-finals where they lose 2-0 to hosts France. • Announces retirement from international football, after making 120 appearances for his country, with a record of 81 wins and 20 defeats. He scored 24 goals for Germany. REUTERS
6th ENSF Fiesta Sports concludes
MON, JuLy 29 (DIPR): The closing ceremony of the 6th ENSF Fiesta Sports was held on July 28 at Local Ground Mon under the theme 'Battle for peace' with Parliamentary Secretary for Land Resource & Excise, B.S. Nganlang as the chief guest. The chief guest in his speech spoke on sacrifice, commitment and coming out of the comfort zone. He called upon the ENSF leaders to battle for peace and to do good things, to take responsibility for peace, choose the right step for justice to prevail in the society. He also requested the gathering to adopt the policy of forgive and forget to have peace and tranquility in the society. He also requested the players to play in the true spirit of sportsmanship and to promote peace through playing.
In men's volleyball, Phom Students Conference emerged the winner while United Sangtam Students Conference was declared runners up. In women's volleyball, Konyak Student's Union was the winner with Phom Students Conference as the runners up. In football, Konyak Student's Union emerged the winner while Conference of Chang Student's Union emerged the runners up. An exhibition match was played between the Fiesta host Konyak Students' Union and ENSF officials where the host team emerged the winner. The programme was chaired by Loungai Wangnao, President Konyak Student's Union with special songs presented by the USSC and special display by KSU (Konyak).
F1 tightens flag rules for qualifying
HOCkeNHeIM, JuLy 29 (ReuteRs): Formula One qualifying will be halted under "double-yellow" conditions starting during this weekend's German Grand Prix in a tightening of rules aimed at avoiding a repeat of the controversy surrounding Nico Rosberg's pole in Hungary. "The procedure now would be to simply red-flag any time that there's a double-waved yellow flag, then there will be no discussion," Charlie Whiting, the governing International Automobile Federation's (FIA) Formula One race director, told reporters at the Hockenheim circuit on Friday. "It will be done routinely if there's a double-waved yellow flag," he said. A spin for Fernando Alonso in the dying seconds of qualifying for the Hungarian Grand Prix brought out the doublewaved yellow flags, under
which rules say a driver must slow down significantly and be prepared to change direction or stop. Several drivers, most notably world champion Lewis Hamilton who came upon Alonso's McLaren lying stationary halfway across the track slowed down enough to hinder their laps. But Rosberg improved on the rapidly drying tarmac to snatch pole. The German was investigated by stewards but was cleared after they deemed he had slowed down enough. However, that triggered a discussion among drivers, who plan to discuss the incident with Whiting in their regular briefing with him on Friday, over just how much they had to slow down for it to amount to a significant reduction in speed. "The stewards accepted Nico's explanation and
looked at the data and felt that he had slowed down," Whiting said. "But then the question is did he slow down enough, what's enough? So if you can't set a time, then that's that, it removes all that subjective discussion." Whiting also expanded on the decision by the sport's strategy group on Thursday to delay the introduction of a cockpitprotection device by a year to allow more time to develop it. The FIA had been keen to have the 'halo' concept, which looks like a wishbone with a central pillar supporting a protective loop above the driver's head, on cars for next year. But, while Whiting said the concept was ready for introduction with all the tests complete, teams felt drivers didn't have enough experience driving with it fitted to their cars.
LONDON, JuLy 29 (ReuteRs) : Germany midfielder Bastian Schweinsteiger announced his retirement from international football on Friday, bringing to an end a glittering career that ended in disappointment with a semi-final exit at Euro 2016 in France. "It wasn't to be and I have to accept it," the 31-year-old said in a statement on his verified Twitter account (@BSchweinsteiger). "The historic and emotional high was winning the World Cup in 2014," the Manchester United player added. Schweinsteiger was vice-captain of the national team when Germany edged Argentina in extra-time to claim a fourth World Cup title and took over as captain when his
then Bayern Munich team mate Philipp Lahm stood down after the 2014 tournament. His seventh major tournament saw him lead Germany to the last four of the European Championships earlier this month but the 2-0 defeat to hosts France proved to be his 120th and last appearance. His first call-up came as a 19-year-old in June 2004 and a year later, he scored the first of 24 international goals. "I was able to turn out 120 times for my country and experience moments which were indescribably beautiful and successful," he tweeted. "It is only right and sensible to finish now and wish the team all the best in qualifying for the 2018 World Cup." After playing for two ju-
Arsenal boss Wenger keen to sign forward before new season
Godin hits winner for Atletico AIBA disappointed with elections delay in Indian boxing against Spurs in Australia
LONDON, JuLy 29 (ReuteRs: Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger has said he wants to add one more attacking player to bolster his ranks before the new Premier League season. Arsenal's efforts to recruit attacking reinforcements have been thwarted with French club Olympique Lyonnais saying this week that they had rejected a 29 million pound ($38.26 million) bid for striker Alexandre Lacazette. Wenger's hopes of landing Leicester City's Jamie Vardy earlier in the transfer window were also frustrated when the striker decided to extend his stay at the King Power stadium after being pursued by the North London club. For ward G onzalo Higuain was also heavily linked by British media with a move to Arsenal before he joined Juventus, while Wenger's only forward signing in the current transfer window has been 21-year-old Japan international Takuma Asano. "At the moment I have not too many attacking options in terms of experienced players," Wenger told reporters following a pre-season 2-1 win over the Major League Soccer All-Stars team. "There are also a few players who did not play (against the MLS all-Star team), like (Santi) Cazorla and of course (Mesut) Ozil and (Aaron) Ramsey are at home. (Olivier) Giroud is also not here. "So we have options but we will still look outside to find one more." Arsenal's chief executive Ivan Gazidis has said that the club does not have the financial strength to "outgun" their league rivals in the transfer market, and Wenger described the money being spent on players recently as "scary". "I personally believe that no matter what you do, it's never enough," he said. "In the Premier League, every club is hugely ambitious. With the cheques that everybody signs, it's quite scary. But I believe we know what we have to do." Arsenal begin their new campaign on Aug.14 when they host Liverpool at the Emirates stadium.
MeLbOuRNe, JuLy 29 (aFP): Spain's Atletico Madrid beat England's Tottenham Hotspur 1-0 in their International Champions Cup pre-season match in Melbourne with their goalkeeper Jan Oblak pulling off two magical saves on Friday. Uruguayan defender Diego Godin scored the winner five minutes before halftime and the Atletico defence kept out Spurs in the second half. Skipper Gabi's freekick was flicked on, allowing Godin to tap home from close range at the far post. Spurs, who lost their opening ICC game 2-1 to Italian champions Juventus on Tuesday, came close a couple of times but were denied by magnificent shot-stopping from Slovenian goalkeeper Oblak. Oblak, who kept 24
nior clubs the player known universally as "Schweini" joined Bayern in 1998 as a teenager. He played 500 matches for the most successful club in Germany, winning eight Bundesliga titles and the 2013 Champions League before joining Manchester United two years later. His first season at Old Trafford was beset by poor form and regular injuries, and retiring from international duty may have been one way of attempting to persuade new United manager Jose Mourinho of his determination to seal a regular place. The announcement came on the day that British media reported Schweinsteiger would be sold if Mourinho succeeded in signing French midfielder Paul Pogba from Juventus.
clean sheets for Atletico in last season's La Liga, pulled off a point-blank reflex save to block a scorching shot from Ryan Mason midway through the second half. And minutes later he kept out new Dutch signing Vincent Janssen's curling free kick with his right hand to again deny Spurs. "It's always important to get a clean sheet, but it's football, it's one game so it's also important to score the goal and win the game," Oblak said. "Today we win again, it's pre-season, but it's important. We like to win, nobody wants to lose, so it's OK." In the first half, Josh Onomah and Argentinian Erik Lamela both hit the woodwork for Spurs. It was Atletico Madrid's first match in Australia before 42,000 fans and comes
after their penalty shootout loss against Real Madrid in their second Champions League final in three years. The loss was the Spurs' second on their Australian tour but Argentine manager Mauricio Pochettino saw positives. "It was a fantastic performance and a great experience for us. I am very happy with this young team," Pochettino said. "Their goalkeeper was the man of the match which says a lot. We finished the game with nine players who have come through the academy, so that was great." Atletico will stay in Australia and face A-League team Melbourne Victory on Sunday, while Spurs return home and play Internazionale in Norway next Friday.
New DeLHI, JuLy 29 (PtI): "Disappointed" with India for not holding elections to form a new boxing federation despite specific deadlines, the International Boxing Association (AIBA) today set September 25 as the "final" cut-off for the country to have a new body. Responding to a PTI questionnaire on the deadlock that has hampered the sport's growth in India for the last four years, AIBA's Senior Corporate and Media Relations Manager Nicolas Jomard said the world body has cooperated with the country's officials so far but is disappointed with how things have panned out. "AIBA has being working towards having national federation elections as a matter of urgency and has offered regular support in this regard. We are dis-
appointed that the stakeholders have now decided to have postpone the elections until after the Olympics despite our specific deadline in advance of the Olympics," Jomard said. "Despite our disappointment with this ongoing situation we believe that the Indian boxing family have come a long way in resolving the domestic issues and we do not want to see this process fall at the final hurdle. On that basis we have agreed to this final extension (Sunday September 25th)," he added. Asked if India could face sanctions if the September 25 deadline is missed, Jomard said, "We won't comment on what has not yet happened but I guess it's quite clear that we want a new national federation by September 25." India had earlier been given a May 14 deadline to
hold elections by the AIBA, which had even threatened to suspend boxers from Olympic qualifiers if it was not met. But the adhoc committee running the sport and the state units' failure to reach a consensus resulted in the process getting delayed until after the Rio Games. Jomard called on the stakeholders in Indian boxing to put the interest of boxers above everything else. "India is a strong boxing nation. It is unfortunate that the Boxing reputation in India is being tarnished by these institutional matters. Boxers must come first and that is what we have endeavoured to do at AIBA all along by allowing Indian boxers to compete in our competitions despite the suspension of the NF and be able to qualify boxers for Rio 2016," he pointed out. "It is essential that all lo-
cally concerned parties act with common interests for the further development of the sport in India," he added. India's boxing administration has been a mess ever since the erstwhile Indian Amateur Boxing Federation (IABF) was terminated for manipulation of elections. A new body that took charge in 2014 -- Boxing India -- could not sustain even for a year and was dissolved following a revolt by state units in 2015. An ad-hoc committee has been administering the sport ever since missing election deadlines set by AIBA. The world body, however, made it clear that Indian boxers would not be stopped from competing under their national flag at the Olympics. "The Olympic games is an IOC event and hence Indian athletes will compete under their national flag," Jomard said.
Sri Lanka ahead as Australia wobble in run chase Higuain determined to repay
PaLLekeLe, JuLy 29 (ReuteRs): Sri Lanka set Australia a stiff 268-run victory target before reducing them to 83 for three to gain upper hand after a raintruncated penultimate day of the first test in Pallekele on Friday. Skipper Steve Smith was batting on 26 with Adam Voges on nine when rain, which had delayed the start of play by an hour, washed out the final session for the third time in four days. It sets up an intriguing final day with Smith's team needing 185 runs to go 1-0 up in the three-test series while Sri Lanka require seven wickets to clinch the bowlerdominated contest. Earlier in the morning, Kusal Mendis fell for a marathon 176 but the Sri Lankan tail wagged as the hosts, resuming on 282 for six, posted 353 all out in their second innings. Mendis added seven runs to his overnight before Mitchell Starc (4-84) dismissed him caught behind. Rangana Herath (35) frustrated the Australians with his belligerent batting until substitute fielder Moises Henriques took a stunning one-handed diving catch to send him back. Herath was soon back to torment the touring side again, this time with the ball, when the leftarm spinner bowled David War-
Juventus for massive fee
Australia captain Steve Smith was 26 not out when play ended early on the fourth day of the first Test against Sri Lanka on July 29. (AFP Photo)
ner who ended the match with scores of one and zero. Off-spinner Dilruwan Perera trapped Usman Khawaja (18) lbw and left-arm Chinaman bowler Lakshan Sandakan bowled Joe Burns (29) with a sharp-turning delivery to re-
duce Australia to 63-3. Australia looked in further trouble when Voges was adjudged leg-before for a golden duck after being struck on his pad by a Perera delivery. The batsman reviewed the decision and got it over-
turned after replays suggested the sharp-turning ball would have missed leg stump. Australia are without their hamstrung left-arm spinner Steve O'Keefe, who hobbled off the ground on Thursday and is set to miss the rest of the series.
tuRIN, JuLy 29 (ReuteRs): Gonzalo Higuain aims to repay Juventus for splashing out 90 million euros ($99.74 million) to sign him from Napoli and make the Argentina striker the third most expensive player in world football. The 28-year-old international, who was top scorer in Serie A last season, is third on the all-time transfer fee list behind Real Madrid's Gareth Bale and Cristiano Ronaldo. "I hope to repay the faith of the club’s directors and of course to demonstrate my value in the coming season with Juventus," he said. "The efforts to bring me here were truly humbling and it is up to me to show my worth to my new fans." Higuain's record-equalling 36 goals in the Italian top flight helped Napoli finish runners-up as Juve won a fifth straight title but his departure angered the club whose owner Aurelio De Laurentiis called it a "betrayal". "I chose this team above all because they are an excellent side with a very exciting project," he told a news conference on Thursday. "I’m humbled by the efforts made by the club to bring me here and I’m looking forward to a successful season.” The Turin-based club triggered the release clause for Higuain, who still had two more
years to run on his contract. He joined Napoli in 2013 after spending six years at Real Madrid. Higuain said he decided to join Juventus because their activity in the transfer market, with the arrival of other big name signings such as Miralem Pjanic, Dani Alves, Marko Pjaca and Medhi Benatia, showed a determination to succeed. “The ambition shown over the summer was an important factor for me. Combined with the desire of the players already here, this was an offer I could not refuse," he was quoted as saying on the club's website (www.juventus.com). "The depth of this squad is one of its greatest strengths and the competition for places all over the field is a massive advantage for us." His decision to join Juve caused anguish among Napoli fans, who gathered in Naples city centre on Saturday to tear up his picture and set fire to replicas of his number nine shirt. "I spent three great years at Napoli and I can only thank them for their support, but this is a choice that I have made for personal reasons," Higuain said. "I can understand they are extremely disappointed and upset with me, but this is a choice that I have made and I am happy about it."
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