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NBSE compartmental examination result today KohIMA, JULY 5 (DIPR): The Nagaland Board of School Education Kohima has informed that result of the HSLC (Compartmental) Examination, 2017 which was held from June 5 to 10, shall be declared on July 6. The result shall be made available on the Office notice board and the Board’s website (www. nbsenagaland.com). Centre Superintendents of HSLC (Compartmental) Examination, 2017 have been informed to collect the Marksheet cum certificates from July 6 to 11 from the Board’s Office.

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Price of petrol in Kohima for July 6 Rs 61.92

Price of diesel in Kohima for July 6 Rs 52.22

Prices applicable from 6:00am on July 6, 2017.

nagaland Medical college Amid calls for war, china says construction gets the nod india ‘trampled’ on Panchsheel

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nagaland state Chief Minister, Dr. shürhozelie liezietsu during an interaction with the Project Governing Committee of the Medical College at Chief Minister Secretariat office Chamber on Wednesday.

KohIMA, JULY 5 (MExN): The Government of Nagaland has given the green signal for construction of the Nagaland Medical College at Phriebagie, Kohima. The admission to the Medical College will begin as soon as constructions are completed. This was informed in a press statement from the Nagaland Chief Minister’s Office today. Interacting with the Project Governing Committee of the Nagaland Medical College at Chief Minister’s Secretariat Office on Wednesday, the Chief Minister Dr. Shürhozelie Liezietsu gave his approval for the construction to begin. During the power point presentation of the Mas-

ter Plan of the college, the Chief Minister said that it is “like a dream of every Naga come true and that though the state government had some problem earlier with the land owners the problems have now been solved and the land owners have agreed in principle to donate their land for the upcoming medical college.” Dr. Shürhozelie was hopefulthatinamonth’stime all issues would be settled. He said in Nagaland, all the land belongs to the private individuals and communities and that sometimes the government finds it difficult to negotiate with them to procure land for developmental works. However, he expressed his happiness to the land owners of Phriebagie, P Khel for

agreeing with the terms of the state government. The Chief Minister also expressed his gratefulness to the Medical Council of India and the Central Government for arranging necessary funds for the works to begin. State Medical Minister, P Longon during the meeting expressed that with whatever fund available, “we have to start the work and let this project happen at the earliest.” During today’s meeting, the state government approved the master plan of the medical college, which was presented. The state government, with the department, also erected the boundary pillar for the college site and soil testing in the site has also been completed.

BEIJINg, JULY 5 (IANS): Amid calls for war by the state-run media, China on Monday accused India of lying to the public on the border row and again warned New Delhi to withdraw troops to “avoid worsening of the situation.” As Beijing raised the decibel over the latest border stand-off in the Sikkim sector, it also hinted that the development could derail the boundary talks. China also said India had “trampled upon” the Panchsheel pact by illegally entering into Chinese territory. Not mincing his words, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Geng Shuang said the nature of the stand-off in Doklam was “serious” and repeatedly asked New Delhi to withdraw troops from the area. Adding to the heightened tensions and talk of war, in its sharpest comment since Indian and Chinese troops scuffled in Doklam, state-run Global Times said China must teach India “a bitter lesson”. In an editorial, the Chinese Communist Partyrun newspaper said China will inflict greater losses on India than in the 1962 war if New Delhi incited military conflict. It also said Indians will be “kicked out” of Doklam by the Chinese military. “We call on Chinese society to maintain highlevel unity on the issue.

China says it could issue travel alert for India BEIJINg, JULY 5 (IANS): Amid soaring border tensions with India, China on Wednesday said it could issue a travel alert for its citizens visiting India depending on the security situation. “The Chinese government attaches great importance to the safety and lawful rights of Chinese citizens,” Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Geng Shuang said. “In accordance with the security condition of the relevant country, we will decide whether or not to issue a travel alert,” Geng said, answering a question if China will issue any advisory. The more unified the Chinese people are, the more sufficient conditions the professionals will have to fight against India and safeguard our interests. This time, we must teach New Delhi a bitter lesson,” the editorial said. In his briefing, the Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson said that India had “misguided” its public about the proximity of Doklam to India. Geng said Doklam, which the Chinese refer to as Donglong, is not at the tri-junction of India, China and Bhutan as claimed by New Delhi. “In disregard of the 1890 Sino-Britain convention, the Indian side said that Doklam is located within the tri-junction of the three countries, that is misleading the public,” Geng said. “The Indian side is actually misleading the public by saying that the incident took place at the tri-junc-

tion point,” he added. India has opposed China’s road construction in Doklam, which is a disputed territory between Thimphu and Beijing. Beijing says the road building is on Chinese territory. Bhutan has opposed it, and says the ownership of Doklam is yet to be decided. Geng said the present stand-off could hit border talks between India and China. “Actually we have been trying to explore ways to resolve the boundary questions with the Special Representative mechanism.” “But this incident I believe violates the spirit upheld by the Special Representative Mechanism and also is in contrast to the efforts made by the two sides previously,” he said. Accusing India of dumping the Panchsheel, he said: “As we all know, China, India and Myanmar in the 1950s jointly

proposed five principles of peaceful coexistence (Panchsheel). “However, to the surprise of everyone, the Indian side has trampled on the basic norms of international relations that were proposed by itself by illegally crossing into others’ territory,” Geng added. Geng reiterated that withdrawal of troops by India from the Doklam was a precondition for dialogue between both sides. Indian and Chinese troops have been engaged in a stand-off in Doklam on the Sikkim sector since the middle of June. India has said Beijing’s action to “unilaterally determine tri-junction points” is in violation of a 2012 India-China agreement. According to the agreement, the boundary will be decided by consulting all the concerned parties. The two countries share a little over 200 km of border in the Sikkim sector. Following the face-off, China last week suspended the pilgrimage to Kailash Mansarovar in Tibet where Indians travel via the Nathu La Pass, which has been shut. India has told China that the building of a road by Chinese troops in the Donglong region will have “serious security implications for India” and urged Beijing “not to change the status quo unilaterally”.

NCP to contest in 2018 state polls, Nagaland ex-MP pushed for ‘India-Israel diplomatic ties’ discourages political horse trading Vishü Rita Krocha

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The Nationalist Congress Party (NCP), Nagaland unit convener, Vanthungo Odyuo today said the NCP will be contesting in the forthcoming state assembly election due in 2018. Addressing a press conference here at Dream Café, Odyuo was optimistic that the party would perform well and increase its tally of seats in the next state assembly election. Odyuo said the party will play important role in 2018 state assembly election and be part and parcel of the coalition government. “We have a bright future,” he said adding that NCP national president Sharad Pawar and NCP national leaders had given assurance to support at least four to five party candidates in the forthcoming state assembly election. In 2003, he said, the NCP made a debut in electoral politics of the state by fielding candidates at 7 constituencies but failed in all the constituencies. In 2008 state assembly election, the NCP fielded candidates in 8 constituencies. Two candidates emerged victorious but after three years of being elected both deserted to join another party. He said in the last assembly election of 2013, 15 candidates contested on NCP ticket where four emerged victorious but in June 2014 three them shifted allegiance to BJP while the other found accommodation in the NPF. “Frequent defection and shifting of allegiance among the political leaders is perhaps a discouraging trend. It exhibits lack of respect to self, party principle and above all betraying the confidence of the electorates,” he said and

appeal the electorate of Nagaland to discourage defection and horse-trading among the elected members “as such trends negates the very principle of political integrity.” Elected leaders are expected to remain loyal to the party and the electorates. Shifting allegiance depending on political weather is an act of betrayal, he said. He also asserted that NCP shall always uphold its principle of democratic values and appealed the people of Nagaland to join NCP towards realizing goal of common welfare and for better and brighter days. Odyuo, who was recently appointed as the convenor of the state unit by NCP national president Sharad Pawar said “I am prepared and determined with more zeal to rejuvenate the NCP in the state.” He stated that NCP was formed on June 10, 1999 by the political stalwarts of the country chiefly, Sharad Pawar, late PA Sangma and Tariq Anwar along with strong patronage from supporters. In the same year, NCP was formed in Nagaland state under Late KV Keditsu as the convener, who was also former Speaker, NLA and former minister. He thanked NCP high command, particularly, Sharad Pawar, for appointing him as convener of NCP Nagaland state on June 10 last. He is the 10th person to occupy the post of convener or president of NCP Nagaland Unit. Odyuo, who is also member of DAN Coordination Committee, also acknowledged the contribution rendered by the first and founding president late KV Keditsu and also all the successive presidents and past party functionaries. He also thanked former president Povotso Lohe.

Kohima | July 5

As former Rajya Sabha MP, Khyomo Lotha watched the television news of Indian Prime Minister, Narendra Modi’s visit to Israel, at his Kohima residence late Tuesday night, he was drawn to the March Budget Session in the Parliament way back in 1991. The Naga MP was possibly the first to raise the issue that India must have diplomatic relation with Israel. During this particular session, he raised the concern especially from the perspective of being a Christian. Recognising that Jerusalem is a place of pilgrimage for Christians, which North East India and particularly Nagaland has in majority, he championed the cause for them

to be able to visit the place freely. The following year when the historic diplomatic relations between India and Israel was established in 1992, Khyomo Lotha wrote to the then Prime Minister of India, PV Narasimha Rao welcoming the decision. In a telegram, he had written: “I am glad and welcome the decision of the Government of India to establish diplomatic relations with Israel. I, as a Christian MP expressed my frank and strong opinion in this matter and demanded establishment of Diplomatic Relations with Israel in the last Budget Session in Parliament (in 1991). Now that it has come to reality, I am sure Government of India will have a greater role to play and that too more effectively for peace in West Asia. I heartily congrat-

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ulate you and will continue to support in your sincere effort to bring peace in that region in particular and the world at large.” PV Narasimha Rao had also replied to his telegram in which the former PM said stated: “Thank you for your message of 30th Jan-

uary, 1992 regarding establishment of diplomatic relations with Israel.” These documents have been preserved by Khyomo Lotha to this day while Modi’s visit to Israel, also marking 25 years of the establishment of diplomatic relations between the two nations, has naturally struck a chord with the former MP. As he looked back on those days as a Rajya Sabha member, he recalled that, “prior to this, we Christians couldn’t go to Israel, even with our diplomatic passports.” After the ties were established in 1992, he also remembered a Reverend from Nagaland who frequented Israel, coming over to thank him for raising his concerns regarding the diplomatic relations during the March 1991 Budget Session. This meant that henceforth

there would be direct flights from India as opposed to earlier when they had to fly mostly from Kathmandu and go through several stops to reach the destination. It may be noted here that 77 year old, Khyomo Lotha was elected as a Rajya Sabha member in the year 1974 and finished a full term as a member of the Congress Party. He was again elected uncontested for another tenure from 1989 to 1992. Two years later, he resigned from active politics in the year 1994 but has gone on to serve as the Chairman of Lotha Hoho and Indian Red Cross Society, Nagaland apart from holding other respectable positions. He is currently the State Chief Commissioner of Nagaland State Bharat Scouts and Guides.

connecting young Minds with nAture NEN Summer Farm School, 2017 held in Chizami DIMAPUR, JULY 5 (MExN): To reconnect young people with nature and help them understand the local food systems and traditional knowledge of agriculture, a Summer Farm School (SFS) was organised by North East Network, Nagaland was held from June 29 to July 5 at NEN Resource Centre, Chizami, Phek district. A press note from the NEN informed that 19 students comprising fourteen girls and five boys from various schools in Kohima, Dimapur, Phek and Chizami participated at the weeklong programme. Starting with quiet time every day, participants were introduced to different classroom and outdoor activities based on various topics. They included topics such as ‘Understand-

summer Farm school students transplanting paddy in the wet terrace field.

ing our natural world and food chain,’ ‘Role of pollinators,’ ‘Traditional and Ecological farming system,’ ‘Soil and Pest Management,’ ‘Forest food,’ ‘wild edibles’ and ‘healing plants.’ In the outdoor and practical sessions, students were exposed to bee keeping, butterfly walk and its identification, moth

watching, creating a pollinators’ garden, paddy transplantation, preparation of bio-pesticide, biodiversity walk to the forest and jhum field, documentation of wild edibles and herbal medicines, and story-telling sessions. In the weeklong programme, students also learnt to explore and express their creativity

through music, fine arts, creative writing and performance. The resource persons for the summer school were Nzanbemo Kikon, Member of Nagaland Beekeeping and Honey Mission; Akummeren, Member of Nagaland Bio-Resource Mission; Dr. Liza B. Bharali from KVK Phek; community elders and knowledge holders - Eneipelo Thopi, Khenemvu L. Mero, Tasetshulo-u Kapfo, Kekhwe-u T.Mero, Kezukha-u Mero, Dikhwetso-u Wezah, Weyienyi-u Tsuhah, and NEN members Kewekhrozo Thopi, Stephen Gangmei, Seno Tsuhah, and Wekoweu Tsuhah. Speaking as special guest during the valedictory programme of the SFS on July 5, Mese Kapfo, SDEO, Pfutsero said that “possessing high qualification without quality and life skills have no place in today’s society, and therefore it is crucial for students to choose a vocation from a young age.” He encouraged the participants to be dedicated students who value

life skills and not just be a nominal student. He also appealed to the parents to support their children in acquiring such skills. Delivering the closing remark, Seno Tsuhah, NEN expressed hope that the programme has enabled the young participants to start looking at nature from a new perspective. Further she expressed her optimism that activities such as school gardening can be included in the school curriculum, in which students can connect with nature around them and learn to grow food. A student of Patkai College, Menule Chirhah shared her SFS experience on behalf of the students. Parents of the students also spoke at the event. Special highlight of the programme was the exhibition of students’ project which included posters, herbariums, music and a role play. The valedictory function was attended by parents, teachers, resource persons, NEN team and well wishers.

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DC Kohima notifies on election to Dimapur DPDB approves 10 Northern Angami-I constituency LADP schemes for 2017-18 Kohima, July 5 (DiPR): The Deputy Commissioner & District Election Officer has notified that election to the Assembly Constituency of the 10 Northern Angami-I constituency will be held on July 29 between7:00 am and 4:00 pm. Nomination papers may be submitted by a candidate or by any of his proposer(s) to Returning Officer, Rajesh Soundararajan, IAS, or Assistant Returning Officer T.L. Kiusumong Tikhir, at the Office of the Deputy Commissioner, Kohima between 11:00 AM and 3:00 PM on any day (other than public holiday) not later than July 12. Forms of nomination paper may be obtained at the place and time aforesaid. The nomination papers will be taken up forscrutiny at DCs Conference Hall, Office of the Deputy Commissioner, Kohima on July 13 at 11:00 am. Notice of withdrawal of candidature may be submitted either by a candidate or by any of his proposers

or by his election agent, who has been authorized in writing by the candidate to deliver it to either the Returning Officer or Assistant Returning Officer before 3:00PM on July 15.

Printing of election pamphlets and posters Deputy Commissioner and Returning Officer, Kohima, Rajesh Soundararajan, IAS, has informed all Printing Press printing pamphlets, posters etc and governed by the provisions of Section 127 A of the Representation of the People Act, 1951 that the said Section shall be strictly observed during the By Election to the 10- Northern Angami- I A/C. In this connection, special reference has been drawn to the observation made by the Supreme Court in Rahim khan Vs. Khurshed Ahmed and others (AIR 1975 SC 290) read with the provisions of the Constitution as contained in the Commission’s order dated 2nd September,

1994 for strict observance and compliance on the subject. In view of the above provisions, all the printing press in Kohima District has been directed to strictly follow the under mentioned instructions while printing such materials: 1. To indicate clearly in the print line the names and addresses of the printer and publisher of any election pamphlets or posters such other materials printed by them. 2. The printer should send three copies of the printed materials and the declaration obtained from the publisher as required under Section 127 A (2) within three days of its printing to the undersigned. 3. Any violation of the provisions of Section 127 A and the directives of the Commission shall be seriously viewed and stern action will be taken on those cases including revocation of the license of the printing press under the relevant laws of the state.

DimaPuR, July 5 (DiPR): The monthly District Planning & Development Board Meeting of Dimapur District for the month of July was held at DCs conference Hall on July 5. MLA and Advisor, Urban Development and Chairman, DPDB Dimapur, S.I. Jamir chaired the meeting. During the meeting, the board approved the LADP schemes for 2017-18. Basing on verification reports the board also recommended N.S. Foundation School, Ekishe Village, 5th Mile, Dimapur, Leadership Ministry, 4th mile, Dimapur and Excel School of Music, Medziphema for registration and Pillar School, near Sub-Centre, Lane-9, Diphupar A, Dimapur, Christ School, Ekhyo Yan, Kushia-

Chairman, DPDB Dimapur SI Jamir addressing the monthly District Planning & Development Board meeting held on July 5. (DIPR Photo)

bill, Purana Bazar, Dimapur and GMS Aoyimti to GHS Aoyimti for upgradation. The board further recommended shifting and change of Nomenclature of Kids Care Montessori to Hukuto Mission School and change of nomenclature and ownership of Union

Christian School, Purana Bazar, Dimapur. Request for approval of sponsorship of ALS-IAS (Alternative learning) was one of the agenda during the meeting. After hearing from the representatives about the activities and dreams of the institute, Jamir appre-

ciated their activities and informed that even though immediate help could not be given the board may look into it in future. Other highlights of the meeting included departmental presentations by Irrigation & Flood Control and Department Taxes.

Alva Education Foundation to Sishunu Village resolves to provide 10 engineering seats implement Clean Election

Authored by Naga writer Longrangty Longchar and published by Heritage Publishing House, Dimapur, a new book titled “Seven Stones – Short Stories” was released here today at Longkumer Kilem, Mokokchung. Seen in the picture are Editor of Ao Milen, Nungsang Jamir, Chief Editor of Heritage Publishing House, Dr. Lanusangla Tzudir, the author Longrangty Longchar and Moarenla Chungmir, Chaplain, JMS & JMC, Mokokchung with the newly released book, the author's fourth work. A session on writing and publishing was also held as part of the book release ceremony. (Morung Photo)

Kohima, July 4 (mExN): At the initiative of the Governor of Nagaland and Arunachal Pradesh, PB Acharya, Alva Education Foundation, Moodbidri, Mangalore, Karnataka has offered to provide 10 Engineering seats for students from Nagaland and Arunachal Pradesh. Five (5) Mechanical Engineering seats are being offered for Rs.60,000/per year. The actual fee is Rs.1,27,000/- per year. A total of Rs.2,68,000/- concession per seat is given for the whole course. Five (5) Civil Engineering seats are also being offered for Rs.60,000/- per year. The actual fee is Rs.1,07,000/- per year. A total of Rs.1,88,000/-

concession per seat is given for the whole course. Students who have passed their 12th (Science) with 50% marks or more with compulsory Physics and Mathematics papers and either Chemistry, Biology or Computer Science as their optional paper are eligible to apply for the Engineering seats. Selected students will have to pay the hostel rent of Rs. 21,000/- per year, maintenance charge of Rs. 12,000/- per year and mess fees of approximately Rs. 2,500/- per month. Interested students may submit an application stating the seat he/she wants to apply for along with a copy of their mark sheets, Indig-

enous Inhabitant of Nagaland Certificate and their contact number to Raj Bhavan, Kohima by July 20. The application may also be emailed to secy.rajbhavannagaland@gmail.com. For further enquiry one may contact (0370)2245789 during office hours. Alva’s Education Foundation had also earlier announced free seats for interested students for General Nursing (GNM) who have passed their 12th standard with 40% marks or more in their final exams. Last date for submission of application for GNM is August 1, 2017. This was stated in a press release issued by the PRO to Governor.

TsEmiNyu, July 5 (mExN): The Sishunu Village Clean Election SubCommittee (CESC) consisting of 25 members held a meeting on June 17 where it was resolved that, there shall be no election party office within the village area. “One Man, One Vote” shall be followed strictly, and only those names enrolled in the electoral roll will be allowed to cast their votes, the house resolved. Imposing ban on distribution of alcohol, drugs and any other intoxicants within the village, the CESC resolved that the committee along with Mothers Association will check the inflow of alcohol, drugs, etc. On distribution and taking election money in

the village, the committee firmly resolved that both who distribute money and the one who takes money shall not be allowed to cast vote on the Election Day. There shall be only one platform for every election candidate and no candidate or his agent will be allowed campaigning house to house. It also resolved that no other villagers shall be allowed to create problems within Village during election and also they shall not enter the polling station on the Election Day. This was stated in a press release issued by Sishunu Village Clean Election Sub-Committee Secretary, Nathanael Kath and Convener, Niwalo Kath.

Kiphire DPDB reward successful students Morung Express News Kiphire | July 5

The monthly meeting of the Kiphire District Planning and Development Board was held at the Conference Hall of the Deputy Commissioner with Sedevikho Khro DC and Vice Chairman DPDB as chairman on July 4. With the objective to encourage the government schools students, the DPDB has decided to award cash and certificate to students from government schools scoring more than 60% in HSSLC in total aggregate and students who score highest in Maths and Science in BJP National Joint General Secretary (Organization) V. Satish inaugurates BJP Nagaland State Office at CK Arcade, opposite Head Post Office, Kohima on July 5. BJP Nagaland HSLC from both private and State President Visasolie Lhoungu and several other party leaders also present at the in- government schools. For the first time after augural service. (Morung Photo)

the decision of the board, in the HSSLC category the highest scorer in the district was awarded to Khariba from Government Higher Secondary School Kiphire who scored 62% of the total aggregate as the cut off mark for the award is 60%. In Maths category the award was awarded to Khumtili, Loyola Higher Secondary School who score 94% and in science category the award goes to K. Nurum of Little flower school Pungro with 91%. Addressing the planning board meeting, the DC Kiphire welcomed the gathering and also the three newly officers posted in the district and called upon them to serve and enjoy the service in the district. He

Community Based Organic Farming Campaign launched

TuENsaNg, July 5 (mExN): A Community Based Organic Farming Campaign under Longkhim Sub-Division, Tuensang, organized by Better Life Foundation was launched on July 4 at DUDA Hall, Longkhim Town. The resource persons were Samir Bordoloi, an expert in managing sustainable livelihood through low

cost natural faming with own resources and the recipient of Best Agripreneur of the Country by GoI 2017; Bharat Markad (IPS) SDPO, Tuensang, who is an Agricultural Engineer by profession from Maharashtra and Rtd. Col. Joy Choudhury, Secretary of Zila Sainik Welfare Board incharge of Tuensang, Longleng and Mokokchung.

The resource persons spoke on the topics of Ethnic People, Ethnic Food and Ethnic Economy; Organic Products, Marketability and Future Prospect and Community level marketing facilitation through ExServicemen respectively. The programme also saw a demonstration on bio intensive raised bed management by the North

East Institute for Social Sciences and Research Interns (The Green Commandos) and a presentation by the Organic Tea Growers of Angangba Village. The keynote address was given by Kikumsangla Jamir, ADC, Longkhim. Welcome address by Sethrichem Sangtam, MD Better Life Foundation. Invocation prayer

was said by Associate Pastor (women) of Longkhim Town Baptist Church. The Formal launching of the Community Based Organic Campaign which is under the patronage of USBLA was initiated by Rev. C. Lima, Executive Secretary, wherein representatives from neighboring villages also participated in the programme.

Peren PMKSY (IWMP) Batch-II programme culminates

PEREN, July 5 (DiPR): The Peren District watershed culmination programme of PMKSY (IWMP) Batch-II was held on July 5 at Jalukie Town Council Hall. The programme was organized by the Department of Land Resources, Peren. ADC, Peren, S. Tainu graced the function as the chief guest. Addressing the function, S. Tainu said that farmers are the backbone of the economy. She called upon the farmers to cooperate with the department to be benefited. She further urged the farmers not to misuse the money for seed given by the department and thanked the District Project Officer and Department of Land Resources for their support and co-operation in making the project a success.

Participants during the Peren District watershed culmination programme of PMKSY (IWMP) Batch-II held on July 5 at Jalukie Town Council Hall. (DIPR Photo)

Short speeches were delivered Deputy Director and Supervisory Officer, PuvilKikhi. Incha Zeliang and Inteibambe Hau spoke on behalf of the farmers.

Earlier, handing over of the Watershed Development Fund and overview of the Watershed activities was done by the District Project Officer, Puthuto Natso who

also chaired the programme. Indigenous folk song was presented by the Gaili SHG. Assistant Inspector, Richumo Murry pronounced the vote of thanks.

Kiphire District Planning and Development Board members with the students during the meeting held on July 4. (Morung Photo)

also wished them his sincere best during their stay. The DC also asked the HoDs to be present during the meeting with Lok Sabha MP Neiphiu Rio who will be having a meeting on DISHA on July 11 in the district. Reviewing the meeting

minute the DC also asked the R&B Department to update the progress of the road along Lukhami stretch. He also asked the EE PHED to update the status of the water connection to the GHSS, Kiphire to this the department replied due to shortage of outlet the de-

partment has not given water connection so far. The DPDB awarded the best attendance to Z. Tsangkhuchu with certificate and cash. The board also asked the Forest department to give department presentation in the next DPDB meeting.

National Youth Volunteers orientation training underway

Section of the newly selected National Youth Volunteers attending the inaugural of the induction orientation training held on July 4.

Kohima, July 5 (mExN): Nehru Yuva Kendra Sangathan, Nagaland is conducting 15 days induction orientation training for the newly selected National Youth Volunteers (NYV) from all districts of Nagaland starting from July 4 at Youth Hostel. Around 170 NYV are attending the programme. Shouka Kakheto NPS, ADCP (Crime), Dimapur attending the launching programme as the chief guest spoke at length on youth moving in the right direction with proper education and choices of good values, good morale and ethics, to develop integrity and fairness; developing leadership qualities, which are to be acquired by the youth through various trainings to build oneself as a competent and efficient leaders. Speaking on motivation, he stated that in the present situation there are many de-motivating factors which discouraged many youngsters citing example of unemployment, law and order situation etc. He called upon the youth to stay motivated and go forward with sense faith and

hope in oneself. He instilled in the mind of the young people that in reality there is unemployment in the state of Nagaland, but there are lots of choices and opportunities for self employment. He asked them to respect human being and to change the mindset of viewing not based on status or wealth. Jackie Ruivah, State Director, NYKS, Nagaland in his exhortation asked the participants to take the induction programme seriously since after the training they will be working with Community Based Organizations and the training will enable them to work effectively in their assigned duties. She also highlighted the programme components which has field visits to collect first hand information which could be replicated in their respective work places. A press release stated that welcome address was given by John Makhabo, DYC, NYK, Kohima, while the programme was chaired by Albert Krocha, and vote of thanks was extended by Phyobemo UnDYC, Dimapur.

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Bodo leaders warn of Gorkhatype stir if demands not met Guwahati/New Delhi, July 5 (iaNS): As the Gorkha-dominated north Bengal areas continue to reel under a violent campaign for statehood, it seems to have triggered similar sentiments in Assam's Bodo Territorial Area Districts (BTAD) that threaten to destabilise the entire northeast. "There is a reason why Gorkhas have lost faith in the government. They have been betrayed several times and the current outrage is a result of that. Similarly, in Bodoland also there are some issues, which will escalate soon. "Despite the Bodoland accord, the promises made therein have not been fulfilled yet. This is leading to a trust deficit in the government," Biswajit Daimary, Bodoland People's Front leader and member of the Rajya Sabha from Assam,

told IANS. He warned of a violent protest, even more intense than the Gorkha agitation, if the current tripartite talks with the government did not yield any results on separate statehood. He demanded that both the central and Assam governments find a way to create a separate Bodoland sooner than later or be prepared to face never-before difficulties in the days to come. According to Bodo groups, the creation of a Bodo Territorial Council (BTC), on the lines of Gorkha Territorial Administration (GTA) against the demand of statehood "is a farce" as they were yet to see the transfer of actual power under which the community could prosper. Gorkha-majority areas in West Bengal -- Darjeeling, Kalimpong and

Kurseong -- are witnessing violent protests as the Gorkha Janmukti Morcha (GJM), which is spearheading the separate statehood campaign, recently revived the movement. Although a long-standing demand, a fresh agitation erupted after the West Bengal government tried to make Bangla mandatory in schools across the state. Similarly, the five-decade-old Bodoland issue has also witnessed fresh agitations against the government since 2016, after years of silence. The leaders accuse the government of betrayal. Bodos -- Assam's biggest tribal community -claim the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) was not even ready to discuss the issue of Bodoland any more despite making promises in this regard during the 2014 elections. Bodo leaders

claim they were rebuffed by BJP leaders whenever they tried to approach them in the past one year. Calling the GTA and the BTC "unconstitutional" as the actual powers had not been transferred to the bodies, Biswajit Daimary said that promises -- such as creation of various departments and various posts under the BTC -were yet to be fulfilled even after over a decade of the creation of the BTC. "Not meeting the promises is what has anguished Bodos. Creation of posts and departmental offices are not the works of the BTC but the central and state governments," said Biswajit Daimary, adding that if this attitude continued, a movement similar to the one by Gorkhas was the next course. "The current Gorkhatype situation will definite-

Gov’s rule imposed NE citizens urge Modi to take on CADC in Mizoram action against Delhi Golf Club aizawl, July 5 (Pti): Mizoram Governor Lt Gen(Retd) Nirbhay Sharma has placed the Chakma Autonomous District Council (CADC) under the Governors rule from last evening, a notification issued by the state government today said. Sharma appointed Deputy Commissioner of Lawngtlai district as caretaker of the CADC to exercise functions and powers vested in the autonomous district council, the notification said. He also instructed chairman of the CADC to convene a sitting of the council and conduct a floor test within a week. At least 12 members of the ruling Congress rebelled against Chief Executive Member (CEM) of the CADC Kali Kumar Tongchongya and demanded that he should be replaced. The Congress won 17 seats in the 20-member CADC elections held in 2013.

Guwahati, July 5 (iaNS): Prominent citizens from the northeastern states on Wednesday wrote to Prime Minister Narendra Modi seeking action against the Delhi Golf Club for "perpetuating racial discrimination and atrocity" against a woman from Meghalaya who was asked to leave the elite club for wearing a traditional dress. "We seek action from the Prime Minister to end the culture of class and racebased discrimination in not only the Delhi Golf Club but in all such institutions across the country, whether private or public," the citizens stated in their petition. The citizens also lodged a complaint with the National Commission for Scheduled Tribes, Chairperson, Nand Kumar Sai seeking "severe punishment" for the club. In their petition, the citizens demanded exemplary and stringent punishment against the General Committee of the Delhi Golf Club for "promoting racial and class-based discrimination" against a woman belonging to the Scheduled Tribes community and for violating statutory provision under

the Indian Constitution and The Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, 1989. It also demanded the immediate removal of "profession-based, feudal and colonial, discriminatory policies" from all elite clubs of India. Such policies reinforce class-based discrimination in a country that has historically fought against such discrimination, it said. The citizens also urged the Union Urban Development Ministry to take necessary action to ensure that government land should not be leased to an institution like the Delhi Golf Club. On June 25, Tailin Lyngdoh, a governess, had gone to the Delhi Golf Club along with her employer Nivedita Barthakur, after they were invited for lunch by a Club member. Some 15-20 minutes into the lunch, two Club officials asked Lyngdoh to leave the table and the Club, saying her dress was a "maid's uniform" and also allegedly hurled racial abuses. Lyngdoh was attired in a Jainsem, a traditional dress worn by the indigenous Khasi women in Meghalaya.

Meira Kumar meets North East politicians, says got assurance from all Guwahati, July 5 (iaNS): Stressing that presidential election is fought on ideologies, opposition's presidential candidate Meira Kumar on Wednesday said she is hopeful of support from the legislators of the northeastern states, irrespective of their party lines. Earlier in the day, the former Lok Sabha Speaker visited Meghalaya and met the leaders of other northeastern states at a function held in Assam's capital town Guwahati and said she had received assurance of support from most of the political leaders in the northeastern region. "A total of 17 parties have decided to elect me as their candidate for the presidential polls. These parties may differ in their opinion on different issues but they are unanimous in one ideology, the ideology that I am fighting for. The fight will be tough," she said while addressing the press conference. "This is also a fight to ensure that the democratic values of the country are protected. I have appealed to all the leaders to support me and I hope I'll get the support of everyone gradually," she said. "I am fighting for an ideology which is accepted by all in the country -- the ideology that makes all of us as one despite so many diverse religion and ethnicity," she said, adding that there was an urgent need to protect this ideology. "I have met the ruling as well as opposition leaders of Meghalaya today (Wednesday). The Chief Minister as well as the opposition leaders have assured that they would sup-

Kumar stirs controversy over support in Meghalaya ShilloNG, July 5 (iaNS): The Congress-led opposition's presidential nominee Meira Kumar on Wednesday stirred a controversy claiming that Meghalaya's opposition United Democratic Party (UDP) would be voting in her favour in the July 17 elections. But UDP chief Donkupar Roy, who is also the Leader of the Opposition, denied pledging support to the former Lok Sabha Speaker, saying that "it is better to go by the winner". Apart from the legislators of the Meghalaya United Alliance government led by Chief Minister Mukul Sangma, Roy, along with two party legislators, had attended the address by Meira Kumar in the assembly annexe. However, three ministers - Prestone Tynsong, Roshan Warjri, Ampareen Lyngdoh besides Congress Lok Sabha member from Shillong Vincent H. Pala and the state's lone Rajya Sabha member Wansuk Syiem were absent. Six Tripura MLAs to meet Kovind on Thursday The six Trinamool Congress legislators shown the door by party supremo Mamata Banerjee for extending support to NDA presidential candidate Ram Nath Kovind will meet him in Guwahati on Thursday, one of the lawmakers said on Wednesday. "Following invitation from the BJP, five of us will meet Kovind in Guwahati tomorrow (Thursday). One MLA, Dilip Sarkar, told us on phone from Delhi that he will try to attend the meeting," said MLA Ashish Saha, who resigned as TMC state President on Wednesday. Sarkar is in the national capital for medical treatment. Another legislator Sudip Roy Barman said these lawmakers will chalk out their future course of action this month after holding another meeting. According to media reports, all these Trinamool MLAs, along with other party leaders and workers, are likely to join the Bharatiya Janata Party in July. The sixth MLA has already joined the BJP. port me," she mentioned. Asked about Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar's decision to support the NDA's presidential candidate, Kumar only said that she had written letters to all the leaders of the country and that she was hopeful of their support in

the forthcoming polls. "Besides, UPA Chairperson Sonia Gandhi had met all the major opposition parties in the country and all the leaders of those parties had unanimously decided to back me as their candidate in the presidential polls," she added.

ly arise in BTAD. The state and the Centre will have to face the consequences," said Biswajit Daimary. Former rebel leader and chief of the National Democratic Front of Bodoland (R) Ranjan Daimary said: "Long before the Gorkhaland movement, the Bodos started the movement for a separate state some 50 years ago. "If things are not decided in our favour, then it will be more difficult and more problematic in the days to come," Ranjan Daimary told IANS on the phone. Pointing out that it was for the sake of a separate state that some Bodo groups had taken up arms, Ranjan Daimary stated that if coming to the negotiation table with the government did not work, things would be worse than what was happening in the Darjeeling hills.

itaNaGar, July 5 (iaNS): Wreckage, possibly of the Indian Air Force helicopter which went missing in Arunachal Pradesh on Tuesday, was spotted on Wednesday, but the fate of its three crew members is unknown, officials said. "It appears that a wreckage of a helicopter has been spotted between Yupia and Hoj Telam in Papum Pare rural district. However, we are yet to confirm if the debris was of the missing IAF chopper," state police chief Sandeep Goel told IANS. He said the fate of the three crew members is not known. Tezpur-based defence spokesperson, Lt Col Sombit Ghosh said that the IAF which conducted an aerial survey had "spotted something" which could be

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Regd.No:878/17 Date: 04/7/2017 I, Nzani Yanthan Alias N. Nzani Yanthan, D/o Nnio Lotha, resident of NPTS Chumukedima, Dimapur, Nagaland do hereby solemnly affirm and declare an oath as under:1. That my name is used/recorded/entered as N. Nzani Yanthan in my educational documents and service book whereas in Aadhaar Card, Pan Card, Electoral Card and Bank Account as Nzani Yanthan. 2. That the name N. Nzani Yanthan and Nzani Yanthan are the name of one and same person i.e. me. 3. That I made this affidavit to declare that the names N. Nzani Yanthan and Nzani Yanthan are to be used by me in the future correspondence and for all official records/ documents. Deponent Solemnly sworn before me by the deponent Notary Public Dimapur, Nagaland

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Appoints SDOs as Nodal Officers of GST Newmai News Network Imphal | July 5

Manipur Chief Minister N Biren Singh today has directed all the concerned to have thorough knowledge about the new tax regime – the Goods and Services Tax (GST). Presiding over a high level meeting GST in Imphal, he also asked government officials to impart proper awareness to the common people, who are at the grassroots level, to make revenue/tax collection easier. The Chief Minister also directed the officials, DCs and SDOs to take the responsibility of revenue collection seriously and work hard at the ground level. The meeting was convened to discuss the pros and cons of GST, and also to find ways to effectively enforce it in the State. As GST is a new concept, all the Government machineries need to work in better co-ordination and understanding for its effective implementation, the Chief Minister further observed. Deputy Chief Minister Yumnam Joykumar Singh, Chief Secretary O. Nabakishore, Administrative Secretaries, Deputy Commissioners, SDOs and other high ranking officers were present in the meeting. Later, the Chief Minister also inspect-

ed the biometric attendance machines and various rooms of the Old Secretariat complex. Speaking to reporters after the inspection, the Chief Minister said that all the SDOs had been appointed as Nodal Officers of GST at the Sub-Division level. As such, they would give proper awareness on the new tax regime to the people at the grass-root level, he added. Central Team to assess flood Responding to a query on the Central Government’s assistance regarding flash floods faced by the State, Biren said said that after the Government declared the present situation as a State calamity, he had not only written a letter to the Prime Minister but also personally talked to Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh over the phone on the issue. The Central Government would send an official team to assess the losses. Responding to another query, he informed that State’s Plan size would be fixed as soon as possible. The new Government would give thrust to skill development, connectivity, infrastructure, drinking water and other basic amenities, the Chief Minister added.

Missing IAF helicopter: possible debris spotted, crew's fate unknown

Regd.No:1641/17 Date: 05/7/2017 I, Shri. Limatsungba Lanu Jamir, S/o. Limatsungba, R/o H. No. 138, Sector-A/Aoyimti Village, 2 ½ Mile, Dimapur Dist., Nagaland, do hereby solemnly affirm and declare on oath as under:1. That, the correct official name of my minor daughter is "Tushienla Jamir", which is entered and recorded in her official documents, academic certificates & records including Aadhaar Card bearing No. 940914884072. 2. That, however the name of my minor daughter is inadvertently entered and recorded as “Lanu Tushienla Jamir” in her Indian Passport bearing No. H6311792. That, both names refers to my aforesaid daughter only. 3. That, I am swearing this affidavit to declare the correct name of my minor daughter as "Tushienla Jamir, who shall use the same in all her future correspondence and records and also to rectify the same in her Indian Passport. Deponent Solemnly sworn before me by the deponent Notary Public Dimapur, Nagaland

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of the helicopter. "We cannot confirm anything to you as yet. Let the search and rescue operation team in the ground reach the spot and ascertain what it is," Ghosh told IANS. Meanwhile, the rescue teams from the army, Indo-Tibetan Border Police and police searching for the crew members and the helicopter suspended their operation for the day following darkness. The Advanced Light Helicopter (ALH) of the IAF engaged in flood rescue mission in the state went missing at 3.50 p.m. on Tuesday after it took off from Pilputu Helipad near Sagalee for the Naharlagun heliport. The he-

licopter was evacuating people stranded in Sagalee and Dambuk due to massive landslides caused by heavy rains. Ghosh said the chopper had gone out for flood rescue operations from its base in Jorhat on Tuesday morning. Papum Pare district official J.Pertin said the helicopter, used to evacuate people stranded due to floods in Sagalee, had made five sorties since it arrived there at around 10.30 a.m. on Tuesday. "In the sixth sortie to Naharlagun, for unknown reason, the crew did not take the last batch of nine civilians and took off from Sagalee with just one policeman, who was de-

ployed to help the two crew members and then went missing," Pertin told IANS. On Tuesday, Chief Minister Pema Khandu had said in a tweet that 169 persons had been evacuated from Sagalee and Dambuk by the Indian Air Force during the day till then.

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NO. DTE/ ESTT-2/12/2017: This is for general information that there is still some unfilled seats for undergoing 4(four) years under Graduate Course under Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat during the session 2017-18 under the courses as listed below: 1. B.V.S.C. & A.H. – 2 seats 2. B. PHARMACY. – 1 seat 3. B.SC. HOME SCIEMCE. – 1 seat 4. B.SC. SERICULTURE. – 2 seats The spot round counseling for selection of Candidates to fill up the seats under Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat will be conducted on 6th July’2017 at 2:00 P.M. in the Conference Hall of Directorate of Technical Education, Kohima. Spot Counseling is necessitated on account of online registration, the last date of which is 7th July’2017. Interested candidates who have appeared NSEE-2017 may apply for the same through application in plain paper and submit the same to the office of the under signed before 1:00 P.M. on 6th July’2017. Spot round counseling will be conducted at 2:00 P.M. Selection shall be based on application received and merit selection result NSEE – 2017. (ER. ARJUN SINGH), Director Issued by: DIPR

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rotary Club of mokokchung in collaboration with blood bank imdh on July 1 organized a blood donation camp at rotary house, mokokchung. 12 voluntary donors and rotary Club members donated blood.

Dimapur Bengali Baptist Church organised first father’s camp on June 17 and 18 at Life spring Corner, dimapur. the event was organised with an objective to revive and rededicate the lives of fathers to god. the program was an initiative of women department of the Church. the owner of life spring Corner provided the venue and its resources free of cost and resource persons and counsellors were from national peace prayer Centre, nihoto, dimapur.

the dimapur mission higher secondary school welcomed the freshers of 2017 batch on July 4. the programme was held at dAbA town fellowship, where Kinoka yepthomi and rebecca were crowned as mr and miss freshers respectively.

royal preschool, dimapur hosted child author suchumlo suki ezung for their reading class. ezung read from her book and had a lively interaction with the students.

government higher secondary school dimapur organized one day programme on disaster management at the school premises on July 1. A team consisting of seventeen trainees led by si thesuolie demonstrated on how to avert and manage disaster. basic techniques on first Aid were also demonstrated to the students. the students also took part in the demonstration.

Koinonia baptist Church Kohima held its vacation bible school from June 28 to 30. more than 318 sunday school children participated in the event held with ruokuotuo as vbs director. the theme as guided by the bible society of India, VBS Bangalore was ‘I am willing’ 1st Chronicles 29:5.

inaugural function for training of trainers on Community first responders for phek, pfutsero and Chizami sub divisions got underway today. the training is being conducted by the nsdmA in collaboration with the ddmA with assistance from the hg&Cd. this training will be held from July 4 to 7. the AdC pfutsero graced the function as guest speaker. The function was chaired by Kethophui Tetseo, SA, NSDMA. More than 50 participants have registered for the training.

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AYO lauds KYO’s assistance to travelers Our Correspondent Kohima | July 5

The Angami Youth Organization (AYO) today acknowledged Kiruphema Youth Organization (KYO) for unceasingly undertaking the strenuous task of assisting the travelers under difficult circumstances, repairing road, and assisting in traffic management along the National Highway between Kohima and Dimapur. “The yeoman services that you have been rendering even in the past and yet again in this monsoon season deserve appreciation from all section of society,” AYO stated. AYO appealed to the present day government to take note of the “selfless efforts” extended by the people of Kiruphema and hoped that all possible help would be given to them. Meanwhile, it expressed concern over the construction of four-lane road. “We are extremely concerned by the nature of how the four lane highway is under construction. The massive environmental impact that has been created is observed with great concern. We look forward to further understand the impact which is felt now by both the indigenous communities residing along the highway and the travelers in our jurisdiction keeping in mind the best interested to see reality of the highway,” AYO stated.

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Massive landslide blocks connectivity in longchem circle moKoKchuNg, July 5 (mExN): More than 15000 people have been reportedly affected by massive landslide, which has blocked all connectivity in Longchem EAC Circle of Mokokchung district. The villages affected are Japu, Changdang, Lakhuni, Alongtaki, Nokpu, Saring, Longchem, Liremen, Yajang A, Yajang B, Yajang C and Yajang Model village. The landslide was set off on June 24 evening and continues till today. The District Disaster Management, Mokokchung and its subordinate agencies, PWD and volunteers from affected villages have been working round the clock for the past 11 days to clear the roads, according to the report. The main bridge in the area connecting Assam was also swept away by the river causing shortage of food supplies and drinking water. Around 15 kilometer stretch of

MEx FILE ENSUK clarifies Kohima, July 5 (mExN): Eastern Nagaland Students' Union Kohima (ENSUK) has clarified that it did not represent ENSF in the July 3 PSAN agitation. “It was represented by the aspirants from Eastern Nagaland,” stated a clarification from ENSUK Speaker, Heno Lushing.

WDYC supports demand for CBI probe WoKha, July 5 (mExN): The Wokha District Youth Congress (WDYC) has resolved to support the demand of Nagaland Pradesh Youth Congress (NPYC) for CBI probe into the scam under PHQ in Nagaland, according to a press statement. “The Wokha District Youth Congress implicitly depreciates the rampant backdoor appointments which have deprived those scores of deserving Naga youths under Home Department and misappropriation of funds in police modernisation,” said the statement issued by Lumka Wolumo Ngullie, general secretary, WDYC. While supporting the standing demands of NPYC under the presidentship of Vilhousielie Kengurüse, WDYC further asked the present government to immediately allow the CBI and reliable agencies to probe into the matter for necessary action.

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A part of the landslide on the road leading to Longchem EAC Headquarter was cleared on July 5, 2017.

road connecting Tuli has been cover by the landslide and PWD department is using heavy machineries to clear the road at the earliest, informed ADC Mangkolemba. The road via Mongkolemba ADC Hq to Longchem EAC HQ has been cleared today to supply relief to the

affected villages with contribution from local MLA, DDMA Mokokchung and sub division. Meanwhile, the District Disaster Management Authority Mokokchung has delivered essential commodities at Longchem EAC HQ to distribute to the affected villages.

ZHYON conducts meeting of executives pErEN, July 5 (mExN): The Zeliangrong Heraka Youth Organization Nagaland (ZHYON) held meeting of its executives at Rehangki, Old Tesen on July 2. Speaking on the theme ‘leadership’ at the meeting, Talamsi Newmai, president, Zeliangrong Pailei Baudi Nagaland (ZPBN) apprised the youth of the value of meeting. She further noted that one must stand on their own feet. Youths, she maintained, are the future leaders and therefore urged them to take

social responsibilities and be role models for younger generation. Newmai also stressed on the importance of Hingde (holy book) and asked the youth to read the same on regular basis to gain spirituality, informed a press release from Edamtui Nramei, president, ZHYON. The speaker further appealed to the youth to actively participate in all the events organised for the betterment and uplift of the organisation. Meanwhile, the Zeliangrong Heraka Association Nagaland

(ZHAN) president, Kuze encouraged the youth to be aware of situation prevailing in the society and work together for greater cause. According to the release, various pertaining issues were put forth by youths and the house deliberated in detail on them and resolved unanimously. The house also resolved to have cultural and traditional music training at Tening in the month of December 2017 and to organise youth festival in 2018, it added.

cRbc confers reverend title to two

Air Sqn NCC, Dimapur annual training underway

NSF to felicitate Naga HSLC toppers

provide opportunity to them to experience community living, thereby cultivating amongst them spirit of comradeship to develop a spirit of adventure and endurance. The ultimate aim is to inculcate in them the value of discipline, team spirit and dignity of labour, to improve the standard of drill, firing, map reading and also impart knowledge on military subjects and to take part in social service and community development activity. A press release from Col C Konwer, PRO (Defence) informed that Col LT Sherpa, Training Officer, Group Headquarter Kohima interacted with the cadets and motivated them. The cadets were

told that moral duties, especially discipline, are very important. Guest lecture was also delivered by Sarita Yadav (IAS) posted in Peren and Vishal Chauhan, IPS, ACP, Dimapur to motivate the NCC cadets so they will be inspired to join civil services. Training on weapon handling, firing, aero modelling, various military activities will be imparted during the camp to motivate the cadets to join the armed forces, the release added. Lectures on various topics like first aid, fire fighting, traffic rules, national integration, importance of health education and personality development are also scheduled to be delivered.

Mokokchung DPDB approves LADP schemes

LAS Wokha alumni meeting All the alumni of Little Angels School (LAS) Wokha have been informed that there will be a general meeting along with the school authority on July 8 in the school campus at 10:30 am to discuss about the Silver Jubilee of the school, which is due in 2018. A press release from convenor of the Alumni Association LAS Wokha, P. Abel Tsopoe has requested all to attend the meeting without fail.

Phek DPDB meet postponed The monthly meeting of the Phek District Planning & Development Board for the month of July has been postponed to July 12 due to “unavoidable circumstances”. Phek DC Kovi Meyase has informed that the time and venue remain same. All the members have been requested to take note of the same and attend without fail.

Status of animal adoption at NZP

Avisa Thonger adopted a Great Indian Hornbill on July 3. Fingerprint

s it worth worrying about it all? Sure, it will be sad if there aren't any more cute animals on the planet, but it's not like we depend on them. Besides, surely it's more important to take care of humans – who, let's face it, have their own problems to worry about than to spend lakhs of rupees for preserving animals. In short, what is the point of conservation? On the face of it, there are plenty of reasons why we shouldn't bother to save endangered species. The most obvious is the staggering cost involved. One study in 2012 estimated that it would cost $76 billion a year to preserve threatened land animals. Why should we spend all that money on wildlife when we could spend it to stop people dying of starvation or disease? It can be particularly hard to understand why anyone would want to preserve animals like wolves or lion or tiger, which pose a threat both to people and livestock. Surely there are some species we would be better off without. And Species go extinct all the time anyway, the most recent one, 65 million years ago, took out the dinosaurs. If extinction is a natural process that goes on even in the absence of humans, why should we stop it? One answer is that species are now going extinct far faster than they used to. A recent study estimated that the extinction rate has increased a hundredfold over the last century, and we seem to be to blame. But beyond that, there's a simple reason to save species: because we depend on ECOSYSTEM for our survival and preserving animals is one way of saving our self. Adoption of Animal in NZP was initiated by Fingerprint (Dimapur) & Castle group (Kohima) in 2015 with the collaboration of Department of Environment, Forest and Climate Change. The concept is to help improve the facilities at NZP and provide sufficient feeds to the animals by means of adopting animals and paying symbolic fees for one year. The questions of why would any citizen pay any amount for such venture when it is owned by the government? The simple answer to such confusion is to understand that, as a concerned citizen, we Nagas are continuously donating wild animals to the zoo but none have donated the feeds for such donated animals. Now the real question for our fellow citizen is that, don’t we contribute to clean drainage and repair our roads to improve our travels even though we know that there is a department to look after such problems? Don’t we do so many community services to help our fellow being when there are departments for every such problem? Then why wouldn’t we adopt and preserve animals at NZP when it is the only zoo in the whole State and pride of NAGALAND (the only place worthwhile for tourist attraction in Dimapur). We encourage every individual, school, firm, association, group etc to come forward and adopt an animal to help improve NZP. For adopting an animal at Nagaland Zoological Park Dimapur, kindly visit our Fingerprint Office at Duncan, Dimapur or call 9612741780/9612302731.

Kohima, July 5 (mExN): The Council of Rengma Baptist Churches (CRBC) has ordained Khisenlo Apon and Phanenmo Kath as reverends. The ceremonial service was held at Sishunu Baptist Church, Tseminyu on July 2 last with Senior Pastor of Rengma Baptist Church, Sovima, Dimapur as the minister. On the occasion, greetings were extended by Executive Secretary CRBC Haiwalo Apon and Principal of ETC Jorhat, Rev. Prof Akheto Sema, The adopters (Valid from October 2015 - till 30th June 2017) while candidate’s testimony was shared by Pastor of SBC Wachu Kath. Name of adopter Animals/Birds S.N The candidates were presented The Connect Studio 1 Great Indian Hornbill by Rev. Isac Kesen. Special numbers were presented by Mt. TTC students 2 Nael Angh Black Kite and ETC Jorhat. Invocation was pro3 Dr. Sentitoshi Bengal Slow Loris nounced by Rev. Methalo Thono, 4 Mr. Somba & Ms. Shahlen Brown Wood Owl scripture reading by Rev. Thanglo Khisenlo Apon and Phanenmo Kath being ordained as reverends at Eco Club Seeds of Hope School 5 Barn Owl Kath, and benediction by Rev. L Seb. Sishunu Baptist Church, Tseminyu on July 2.

Dimapur, July 5 (mExN): The Excise Mobile Squad Special Surveillance Team on July 5 raided several places in Purana Bazar area and seized 3476 bottles of assorted liquor worth around Rs 2,61,800 in the market. Investigation relating to these cases is underway, informed a press release from Katoho Sumi, Superintendent of Excise & Prohibition (MS). The seized articles have been kept in the Unit Malkhana. The Superintendent of Excise (MS) has appealed to the public to give information to the Excise Department regarding illegal storage, possession, sale or consumption of liquor and drugs, which he said is rampant in Dimapur “destroying families and lives.” Acknowledging that without the cooperation of the citizens, the efforts of the law enforcing agencies would be futile, he added the department concerned is ready and on high alert Dimapur, July 5 (mExN): Air Sqn NCC, Dimapur is conto act for the same. ducting Combined Annual Training Camp, 2017 under the aegis of NCC Group Headquarter Kohima Meetings & AppointMents at Pilgrim School, Dimapur. A total of 550 cadets from various institutions of NCC, Dimapur are takLotha Rengma Class-I ing part in the camp, which began Contractor Association meeting on July 4. Camp Commandant Sqn Ldr An emergency meeting of the Lotha Rengma ClassChanchal Kishor, who inauguratI Contractor Association will be held on July 7, 11:00 ed the camp, emphasized on the am at the Rengma Hoho office, Tseminyu Town. All significance of NCC camp and esthe association members have been requested to atpecially imparting training to the tend the meeting without fail. For more information, cadets. members can contact the president (9615783637), inThe aim of the camp, it was statformed MS Khing, president of the association. ed, is not only to impart collective training to the cadets but also to The Naga Students’ Federation (NSF) is organizing a felicitation programme for Naga HSLC toppers on July 8 at de Oriental Grand, Kohima at 11:00 am. It would felicitate bonafide Naga students who have come in the top 20 rank in the High School Leaving Certificate (HSLC) examination conducted by the Nagaland Board of School Education. Er. Kevisekho Kruse, Chief Engineer PHED will grace the occasion as guest speaker. The toppers concerned have been asked to confirm their participation to Muphatho Nyuthe, Secretary Education, NSF through the phone numbers 8794546247/ 8974172206.

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Mokokchung DPDB Chairman, Merentoshi R Jamir addressing the District Planning and Development Board meeting at ADC (Planning) conference hall, Mokokchung on July 5. (DIPR Photo)

moKoKchuNg, July 5 (Dipr): The monthly Mokokchung District Planning and Development Board (DPDB) meeting was held in the ADC (Planning) conference hall here on July 5. The meeting, chaired by DPDB Chairman, Merentoshi, approved the LADP schemes 2017 in respect of Mokokchung district and decided to forward recognition of Eden Academy School, Kumlong Ward, Mokokchung town and DEF New Reserve School Mokokchung with the ap-

proval of the house. The meeting also deliberated on the urgent need to undertake renovation work at N.I. Jamir Government Higher Secondary School, earlier known as Ongpangkong Government High School, Mokokchung as it has not been repaired for many years. The meeting further reviewed developmental activities currently undertaken in the district. ADC Mokokchung, Sachin Jaiswal called upon the members to actively participate in the delib-

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Oriental Turtle Dove

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Rufous Necked Hornbill

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Malayan Porcupine

Divisional Forest Office, Dimapur

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Eastern mirror

Oriental Pied Hornbill

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Oriental Pied Hornbill

Mr. Tali Angh

Oriental Pied Hornbill

Mr. Kekhrietolie Medom

Hoolock Gibbon

Mr. M. Lokeswara Rao

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Mr.Chotisuh Sazo

Barking Deer

Mr.Kiyaneilie Peseyie

Leopard Cat

Mr. Y.Vikheho Swu

Asiatic Black Bear

Mr. Noklutoshi

Asiatic Black Bear

Mr. T.R. Zeliang

Royal Bengal Tiger

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Stump Tailed Macague

Mr. Khriehu Liezietsu

Pig Tailed Macague

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Brown Hornbill

Mr. Jacob Zhimomi

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Mr. Toyang Chang

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Indian Leaf Turtle

Mr. Y. Patton

Indian Wild Dog

Mr. G. Kaito Aye

Pompadour Green Pigeon

Mr. Neiba Kronu

Crested Serpent Eagle

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Star Tortoise

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erations. Meanwhile, CMO Mo- 41 Phongang, Pange, Liken H. Buchem Barking Deer kokchung Dr. Akaba drew the attention of DPDB members on the The New Adopters List (Valid from 1st July 2017) forthcoming Population StabilizaGlobal Aid, SM College Oriental Pied Hornbill tion Fortnight which begins from 1 July 11 and informed the house 2 Avisa Thonger Great Indian Hornbill that the department has made 3 Eastern Mirror Oriental Pied Hornbill (Media Partner) elaborate arrangements to make Nagaland Post 4 Oriental Pied Hornbill (Media Partner) it a success. The meeting was also ad- 5 The Morung Express Oriental Pied Hornbill (Media Partner) dressed by Parliamentary SecreOriental Pied Hornbill ( Campaign Mr. Tali Angh tary, Tourism, C. Apok Jamir and 6 Ambassador) Parliamentary Secretary IPR Imtikumzuk and Nagaland Forest The Morung Express “Public Space” is to provide space for diverse opinions to be expressed and heard. The opinions in the “Public Space” do not reflect the views and position of the newspaper nor the editor. Minister Imkong L. Imchen.

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THE MORUNG EXPRESS

The Power of Truth

The Morung Express volume Xii issue 183 By Hewasa lorin

The Woman Condition

ack Ma, Alibaba’s founder and one of the world’s richest men, said that one of Alibaba’s secret for success is hiring women. What made this stand out is that it was said by Jack Ma, a man. Women make efficient and valuable contributions to the workforce. They are, thus, highly valued, professionally skilled workers. Consider if Jack Ma had said that one of Alibaba’s secrets to success is hiring men; his words may not have gone viral and been quoted by people because society is already conditioned to perceive a predominantly male workforce. The entry of women in the formal work force has started to challenge the stereotypical gender roles in societies across the world. Centuries of culture and society have defined gender roles that determine gender behaviour and shape gender specific personalities. Stereotypes are created in an attempt to define and make sense of who we are. In Naga society, it has been more or less defined from the very beginning. In a nutshell, a Naga female must know how to weave, cook and look after the household, and was not a part of the village’s decision making body. On the other hand, a Naga male must know the art of hunting and warfare and was an integral part of the political and administrative set up of the village. Now take a look at the world today. When Hillary Clinton was defeated in the US Presidential elections by Donald Trump, apart from other factors contributing to her defeat, many women across America cried, attributing it as symbolic of the inability to break the glass ceiling of male superiority that still exists in America, despite having progressed into a world superpower. In Pakistan in 2012, Malala Yousafzai, aged 14, was shot in the head by a Taliban gunman for advocating female education. In Nagaland, the question of 33% women’s reservation led to widespread public protest and violence. It can be seen that the question of gender equality and the extent of its impact differs from country to country. In Nagaland, women have started to break through, despite the cultural stereotypes and the customary practice of not being a part of decision making bodies. They have broken through in other industries and professions. Even academically, the female performance in the NBSE HSSLC exams regular category was significantly better. In the Arts stream the girls secured 85.35% pass percentage over the boys with 80.14%. The Commerce stream had a pass percentage of 85.04% by the girls, while the boys secured a 76.03% pass percentage. In the Science stream, the girls again outshone the boys with a 93.72% pass percentage, while the boys had a pass percentage of 88.48%. All of this has been achieved despite the odds. So, do women really need reservation? The problem here is that all of this has occurred under the continued baggage of confining women to certain roles, significantly pronounced by societal conditions, which makes the journey towards emancipation much more challenging. The condition of educated women is entirely different from those uneducated women and children who are at the mercy of husbands or fathers for their material and financial needs. While educated woman can probably take care of herself, what about the ones who are married off early, having to sacrifice their career, education etc? We need these women to feel they are equals and then more of them will begin to act as equals, removing the need for women empowerment groups to emerge and speak out for women. The very fact that they exist, implies that there are imbalances in our society that need to be fixed. This is part of a series of ‘Guest Editorials’ run by The Morung Express. Comments can be sent to hlorin@tetsocollege.org

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Dinosaurs' death cleared way for swift rise of frogs

he asteroid or comet strike that wiped out threefourths of life on Earth, including non-avian dinosaurs, set the stage for the swift rise of frogs, according to a new study. If the calamity had not wiped the planet clean of most terrestrial life 66 million years ago, 88 per cent of today's frog species would not be here, said the study published in the journal Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences. "Frogs have been around for well over 200 million years, but this study shows it wasn't until the extinction of the dinosaurs that we had this burst of frog diversity that resulted in the vast majority of frogs we see today," said study coauthor David Blackburn from Florida Museum of Natural History on the University of Florida campus in the US. New frog species likely radiated rapidly throughout the world because so many environmental niches were available after the animals occupying them disappeared, study co-author David Wake, Professor at the University of California, Berkeley, said. "We think there were massive alterations of ecosystems at that time, including widespread destruction of forests," Blackburn pointed out. "But frogs are pretty good at eking out a living in microhabitats, and as forests and tropical eco-systems rebounded, they quickly took advantage of those new ecological opportunities," he explained. Frogs eventually rose to become one of the most diverse groups of vertebrates, with more than 6,700 described species. But sparse genetic data has hindered scientists from reliably tracing their evolutionary history and the links between frog families. To tackle the mystery of frog evolution, the team sampled a core set of 95 nuclear genes from 156 frog species, combining this with previously published genetic data on an additional 145 species to produce the strongest-supported evolutionary tree, or phylogeny, to date. The tree represents all 55 known families of frogs and generates a new timeline of frog evolution. The researchers then used fossil records to translate genetic differences between frog lineages into dates at which they likely diverged from one another. Their analyses showed three major lineages of modern frogs -- about 88 per cent of living species -- appeared simultaneously, evolving on the heels of the extinction event that marked the end of the Cretaceous Period and the beginning of the Paleogene 66 million years ago. The team concluded that perhaps 10 groups of frogs survived the extinction, but only three of them (Hyloidea,

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Richard Cook Asia Times

Tracking the fall and fall of Vijay Mallya

The once-flamboyant tycoon is a far cry from his persona as the 'king of good times' as – on the run from creditors – he fights extradition from Britain

une was not a great month for Vijay Mallya. The once-flamboyant Indian billionaire – former chairman of the United Breweries conglomerate and founder of the now-defunct Kingfisher Airlines – surfaced in a London court on June 13 as the Indian government continued its attempts to extradite him. Behind these attempts – against the man they used to call the “king of good times” – is a black hole of debt. It first emerged after the 2012 collapse of Kingfisher Airlines, since which a consortium of 17 Indian banks, led by the government-owned State Bank of India, have claimed he owes more than US$1 billion. Mallya says half of that amount is added interest and insists he already offered a reasonable settlement that was rejected. But now there’s more to this than debt. Former officials at India’s IDBI Bank, which made loan after loan to the failing Kingfisher before the airline collapsed, were arrested in January, and the charge sheet is now lengthening. The Indian government says it wants to talk to Mallya about money laundering, fraud and “loan diversions” from corporate to private bank accounts. A few days before his London court hearing, Mallya made an appearance at the Oval cricket ground – also in the British capital – to watch the Indian national team play an ICC Champions Trophy game against South Africa. In better times, Mallya had an access-all-areas pass to Indian cricket. He once owned an Indian Premier League team, the Royal Challengers Bangalore, and his fat wallet turned them into the most expensive side in India. But times have changed. The extradition proceedings mean he no longer owns the team. And he now has to use a public entrance to get into a game. At the gate at the Oval, Indian fans crowded around him, shouting chor chor, which means “thief” in Hindi. Just before that incident, the onetime “Branson of Bangalore” attended a London cricket charity dinner – but was deemed such an embarrassment that the Indian team, who were guests of honor, left early. The Vijay Mallya of old was openly brazen, dazzlingly unfazed and publicly cocksure. But his invincibility cloak now seems threadbare. Outside Westminster Magistrates’ Court, Mallya was mobbed once again, this time by a large gaggle of Indian TV crews and journalists. The man they confronted – once famous for his long hair, gold earrings, and ostentatious pomp – looked much-changed. As he inched his way along a Marylebone Road bright with English summer sunshine, through a throng of lenses and microphones, he looked very much like a man who no longer sleeps well. Which is understandable. Mallya inherited United Breweries from his father, Vittal. Born in British India in 1924 and educated at an elite English-system school, Vittal Mallya at first followed his own father into the officer corps of the Indian army, but

Vijay Mallya leaves after an extradition hearing at Westminster Magistrates Court, in central London, on June 13, 2017. (Reuters Photo)

moved into the beverage business in his early 20s. In a newly independent India, Vittal made rapid progress buying up what had been British-owned breweries and distilleries and, by the early 1980s, his United Breweries was a 30-company conglomerate. When Vittal died unexpectedly from a heart attack in 1983, his only son stepped up to the plate. Vijay was 28 when he became group chairman, and he soon stripped the business down to its alcoholic-beverage focus and, in doing so, turned United Breweries into a major global player and himself into a nationwide celebrity. But where dad was driven by frugal ledger-led prudence, son became more known for lavishness and lust. Like his father, he diversified. Dad had expanded into paints and dried foods. Son went for racing cars and airlines. Vijay Mallya’s biggest indulgence, Kingfisher Airlines, never made money and became increasingly a vanity-project millstone for United, but he refused to let go. Besides his playboy penthouses, private planes and parties on his $100 million super-yacht at Cannes, Mallya also courted power and respectability and was a member of the Indian Parliament from 2002 until 2016. When he left India in March 2016, there was an uproar. Mallya managed to resign from Parliament just before he was expelled. Prime Minister Narendra Modi

raised the matter of Mallya’s extradition with his British counterpart, Theresa May, during her official visit to India in 2016, and the tycoon was arrested in London in April this year. After surrendering his passport, he was released on the equivalent of $830,000 bail and has since been living in a gated mansion on London’s leafy fringes. Mallya is the co-owner of the Force India Formula One racing team – one of the last prominent positions he still holds – and he bought his country hideaway from racing driver Lewis Hamilton’s father, reportedly for $15 million. After his arrest, the Indian media took up camp outside the mansion’s gates. From his gilded cage, Mallya has been powerless, as the Indian government has seized and auctioned his Airbus plane, his multiple swanky properties and his collection of supercars. He has so far managed to keep the super-yacht and the Trump Tower condo, and seems to be digging in at his English estate. A recent British press report said he had been renovating his mansion – bigger garages and more fountains, apparently – and it’s not hard to work out why Mallya thinks he has a good chance of staying put. India’s extradition treaty with the United Kingdom dates to 1992 and since then New Delhi has made numerous extradition requests, but only one has succeeded. Samirbhai Vinubhai Patel, who was

wanted in a case related to the 2002 Gujarat anti-Muslim riots, was extradited from the UK to India in October 2016. But he actually consented to the extradition. Mallya’s legal team – led by superstar barrister Clare Montgomery, whose stellar client list includes the late Chilean dictator Augusto Pinochet and former Hong Kong chief executive Donald Tsang Yam-kuen – will try to get the case quashed by arguing that he will never get a fair trial in India. There will be another hearing at Westminster this week (July 6), but it is said Mallya will not attend, and the actual extradition trial could be in December, or possibly as late as April 2018. Some in India are saying that it is not in the establishment’s interests to bring Mallya back because he is simply the tip of a very incriminating illicit money-mountain, but as any who saw him in court last month will attest, he is worried. Mallya’s “good times” nickname comes from the marketing tagline that used to adorn his flagship Kingfisher Premium beer. But Mallya, 62, is no longer selling beer. Or indeed much of anything at all. Bit by bit, the Indian government is determinedly taking his assets. His legal team is also ballistically expensive. As he stood in court, his face drawn with strain and fatigue, he may well have been wondering if the good times are gone forever.

Robotics and closed borders: Is it end of globalisation? Saket Suman

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ntil very recently, globalisation was the talk of the town and promised to be a melting pot of global cultures, economies and social ties. Two recent books by prominent western authors, on the other hand, appear to construct a narrative of the doom and suggest that 2017 may well be the year when globalisation breathes its last. "Globalisation is an irreversible process, not an option," United Nations Secretary-General Kofi Annan had said in 1999, but the authors of these well-researched, highly scholarly and sufficiently cited books provide reasons to believe that this idea is in danger. What is more noteworthy is the argument of these authors that the threat comes from a "different belief" shared by some powerful leaders across the globe. Bill Emmott, the former editor-inchief of The Economist, in his recent book "The Fate of the West" (Hachette India / Rs 599 / 257 Pages) argues that the West has long been a font of stability, prosperity, and security, but now when it is faced with global instability and economic uncertainty, nations in

the west are tempted to react by closing borders, hoarding wealth, and solidifying power. This may have been a direct reaction to US President Donald Trump's statement in which he said: "We must protect our borders from the ravages of other countries making our products, stealing our companies and destroying our jobs". But it is not just about Trump as the author uses a long alliteration to describe the state of mind that haunts most western leaders: "demoralised, decadent, deflating, demographically challenged, divided, disintegrating, dysfunctional, declining". His central argument in "The Fate of the West" resides in his belief that the West is as much an ideology as it is a geographical entity. He says that the West is found in Seoul, Tokyo, and Kuala Lumpur as well as Paris and London and that the US or any other Western country should not act all-powerful to claim this status. He contends that that there have been strong efforts to close borders and minds while also suggesting to the western leaders that if the West has to prosper, they must follow the

"lodestars of openness and equality" that had guided their successes in the past. He argues for a return to the core values of openness and equality of opportunity that are increasingly eroded in today's global political climate. And then there is "From Global to Local" (Profile Books / Rs 599 / 210 Pages) by Cambridge academic and an expert in public policy, Finbarr Livesey. In this book, Livesey argues that all predictions about globalisation and outsourcing are now proving to be wrong as the global economy is fast changing. "Robots are becoming cheaper than overseas labour, climate concern and volatile fossil fuel markets are restricting carbon footprints, and consumers increasingly expect tailored products with express delivery. Bouncing production around the planet is already making less and less economic sense. "Holding on to familiar stories about the global economy is not an option, as technological and political changes make a mockery of any past consensus," argues the author. Livesey says that the past three de-

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cades have seen the leaders from both the East and the West favouring globalisation and taking several concrete steps to ensure that it takes its present shape, but even during those times when globalisation was over-hyped, the idea of regionalism never really went away. He quotes several examples from leading multinationals to prove his point -- of deglobalisation. Adidas, for instance, now makes use of "automation and 3D printing" to produce highend trainers. This is not done in China or South Asia, but in Germany. "From Global to Local" bluntly shows how the world trading structure has already begun to shift, with irrevocable consequences for the global economy. Volatile oil prices, the pressures of sustainability and the availability of new technologies -- such as 3D printing and automation -- mean that companies are beginning to move production away from distant countries and back home. If robots can make everything, why would companies use workers in far off countries? Both of these books make for curious case studies on whether or not a reverse globalisation is under way and what may be its future implications.

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The Simmering Workforce

t is said that “Work is Pride”. But it is quite apparent that this phrase does not hold much sense and meaning for most Nagas today. Many Nagas today fail to find pride in their work. They don’t find pride, satisfaction, joy and contentment in their work. And most Nagas today suffer from a false sense of pride and they consider doing most manual works as humiliating, degrading, small, filthy and dirty. For most Nagas, the most coveted jobs are the white collared jobs within the government sector. And all other non-governmental jobs or works (especially the manual ones) are not even in the agenda of most Nagas because they consider these works as secondary and inferior. In fact it appears like most Nagas would not even stretch out their hands to do any sort of manual works even in their dreams. Rather than doing their own manual works which they themselves have the strength, skill and opportunity to learn, practice and do, they still prefer to seek the services of others for doing these vital works because most Nagas consider these works as humiliating, degrading and sub-standard. It is this mentality of the Nagas that is inadvertently inviting scores of people from outside to come to our land and earn fortunes for themselves. These outsiders come to our land to earn and survive because there are enough work opportunities for them here. They come here willing to do any work which can sustain them. And these outsiders are really fast learners. They don’t take much time to understand the scenario prevalent here. Within a span of a few months they are able to fit themselves into any sort of jobs or works that they can take up and master. Thus even an outsider who comes to our land as a novice having no knowledge or experience in any field of manual works easily learns whatever comes his way and within no time, he is able to secure himself a foothold in our economic set-up. Thus our land is not only a land where there are plentiful work opportunities but also a fantastic training ground where outsiders can come and easily learn and take up any manual work and become a master of the profession within no time. Yes, it is obvious that many of the most sought-after masons, barbers, cobblers, drivers etc working here in our lands today never had any formal training or plan for these jobs before coming to our lands. But they came here and simply took up whatever the opportunity offered and became masters. Today everyday of our lives, we depend on the services rendered by these outsiders and our society would be definitely crippled if the services of these people are to be no longer available. Thus is it not an irony that we still say that many Nagas cannot find jobs? Today we feel that we are in control or that we are still the masters because these outsiders do everything that we tell them to do. They build our houses, they cut our hairs, they mend our shoes, they drive our cars, they baby-sit our younger ones, they run our shops and we

pay them for these services and so we think that we are the masters and they are the servants. We feel so happy, proud and contended when they call us as Sir, Madam, Sab, Meinsab, Dada, Didi etc and all these names make us believe that we are the masters and they are the servants. And we never bother to check the background and credentials of these outsiders because as long as our work is done, that is none of our business. And for us it is literally impossible to tell whether they are from Bihar, UP, West Bengal or Bangladesh because they all look the same. Likewise it is also extremely tricky to distinguish a skilled laborer from an unskilled one. And our apathy and lackadaisical attitude towards these matters make us very vulnerable and have the potential to do immense damage to our people, society and economy in the long run. Yes, today we think that we are the masters controlling them because we drive the latest cars and live in multi-storeyed RCC houses while they roam around in our streets wearing torn and rotten clothes and calling us Sirs, Madams, Sabs and Meinsabs. But even today the bank balance of some of these daily wage earners who do not own cars and RCC buildings may be much bigger than most Naga youths who live in RCC buildings and drive around in luxury cars. This is a big possibility because these unassuming outsiders know not only how to earn but also how to safe whereas we flamboyant Nagas spend more than what we earn. So this is the glaring difference between us and them. Today we think that we are the masters in total control of this non-Naga workforce. But underneath the apparent scenario, something else may be brewing and simmering. It is understandable that the influx and inflow of outsiders into our land has been only increasing and not diminishing because whenever an outsider comes and finds work here, he opens channels for many others to do the same. And when the number or population of a particular group of people (the non-Naga workforce in this case) is ever on the rise, their confidence, their ego, their assertion and their rights will also proportionately increase. This is the dreaded reality that may come to

stare the Nagas right in the face in the times ahead. At some stage in future, if this non-Naga workforce is to start demanding for rights of domicile and political representation, then what shall we do? As of now, this non-local workforce does not have any organization which takes up their issues and looks after their welfare, but in the future they may even set up their own groups to counter us and gain permanent foothold in our land and society. Besides our false sense of pride which is giving ample working opportunities to outsiders, another matter which is fueling this influx is the fact that we Nagas ourselves prefer to employ outsiders for our works rather than employing Naga workforce even when they are available. And the reasons for this are obvious to one and all. We Nagas are hard to control as we do not like working under authority. Most of the times, we are also found lacking in discipline and punctuality. Besides, we Nagas are expensive to feed and employ because of our food habits. While most outside laborers can work the whole day on a single cup of tea, our Naga workers need a heavy meal besides tea and snacks to make it through the day. These are some of the matters that come up when we look into the issue of the simmering non-Naga workforce. As long as the Nagas do not learn to stretch out our hands and do our own manual works and also bring about a drastic change in our attitude and lifestyles, this unabated influx of outsiders into our land for work will continue. But yes, there is urgent need to regulate, rationalize and streamline the influx and stay of this workforce in our land so that they do not become a threat for our land, people, society and economy. Here let us also recall that long before the Nagas ever came into contact with the outside world, we lived our own independent lives here doing and earning our own livelihood without assistance from outsiders. The world did not know about us and we also did not know anything about the world outside but still then we were able to survive and thrive superbly. But around the middle of the 20th century when the British withdrew from their South Asian empire, it seemed like the Nagas and their lands had somehow been dangerously exposed for any Tom, Dick and Harry to come, exploit and manipulate our resources to their hearts’ content. Yes, because of our false sense of pride and our apathy and lackadaisical attitude towards these matters, we ourselves somehow are creating the environment for others to come to our beloved land and survive and thrive at the cost of our society, economy and future. So unless we wake up from our slumber and spread awareness, bring about revolutionary changes in our attitude, mindset and lifestyles and take some drastic steps, this workforce which today seems harmless and appears to be doing good may assume a totally different dimension tomorrow which we cannot even imagine today………

Seeking the truth, not the tragedy, in journalism John Lloyd

Reuters

ondon’s Grenfell Tower fire victims aren’t furious just with local authorities for ignoring safety concerns raised before this month’s blaze killed at least 79 residents. They’re angry with journalists too. As reporters covered the fire at the apartment block last week, some residents turned on Jon Snow of Channel Four News, the most senior of Britain’s news presenters, and accused journalists of being vultures attracted to death and tragedy. “You didn’t come here when people were telling you that the building was unsafe!” one man told Snow. “That is not newsworthy. You come here when people die. Why?” The Grenfell residents are hardly alone in accusing the media of not serving their needs. It’s no secret that trust in the media has declined. But the latest Reuters Institute Digital News Report, published this week, provides sobering insights into how the digital revolution has disrupted the way we gather the information we believe we need to orient ourselves in the world, or in our neighborhood. The report shows that trust in the media varies from country to country, from over 60 percent in the Scandinavian countries to the low 20s in Greece and South Korea. In the United States, trust in the media has risen from 33 percent during last year’s election campaign to 38 percent this year. That may be because, as the Reuters report notes, “concern about the spread of false news online” increased the perception of the value of professional journalism. Most sobering is the report’s comment that “the economic outlook for most media companies remains extremely difficult.” That statement that doesn’t include the communications giants like Twitter, Facebook and Google, the latter two of which garner more than 80 percent of the advertising that used to go to traditional media. But two issues are likely larger. One is what Janine Gibson, the chief editor of Buzzfeed UK, calls “representation without judgment.” Speaking at a seminar in London this week, Gibson said that the digital and social media world implicitly equates what news organizations spend time and money verifying, with “the guy in an attic” who puts out a piece of opinion masquerading as news, without having

Members of the emergency services work inside burnt out remains of the Grenfell apartment tower in North Kensington, London, Britain, June 18, 2017. (Reuters File Photo)

had to exercise his judgment on the veracity of his narrative. The latter, said Gibson, “is of course much quicker than the news which checks, because checking takes time.” The result, too, can be duller. The more careful is the reporter, the more complex becomes the story. But the guy in the attic can be simple, dramatic – and attract the eyeballs. At an extreme, the attic-writer is putting out “fake news” - a commodity popularized by President Trump, who seems to see all news which does not praise him as “fake.” Fake news may have won Trump the presidency. Even if not, his use of it gives credence to a tendency to distrust news we don’t like. It’s also becoming clearer that measurements of “trust” in the news media don’t really measure trust in the news media. They measure pleasure gained from the media. The Digital News Report says that there exists “a strong connection between trust in the media and perceived political bias.” That is, people trust the re-

ports which flatter and further their views. This isn’t new: people have chosen publications which line up with their political choices throughout the history of news. But for most of that history, those who consumed journalism did so passively. There was no comeback, except through a letter to the editor (probably unpublished) or a cancelled subscription. Now readers are empowered by technology, often aggressive in their distrust and disgust, to intervene in stories. James Harding, director of news at the BBC, speaking at the same event as Buzzfeed’s Gibson, said that “we at the BBC are very careful to make clear what we don’t know as well as what we know. But people now can fill the space of ’don’t know’ themselves”. We still live in the first phase of a revolution, not just of journalism but also in the ways in which we seek and use information, and in what we place our trust. As printing disrupted the late medieval world, so the replacement of print by digits

has disrupted the 21st century. It is presently calling into question the nature of truth, and the trust we can place in it. Truth is hard to get right, especially at times of tragedies like that at Grenfell Tower. Finding and publishing it won’t always avoid anger directed at the messenger, but journalists need to show they are truth seekers rather than vultures feeding on tragedy. That will give substance to journalism's necessary democratic role – and perhaps answer the “why” asked by the man who confronted Jon Snow. John Lloyd co-founded the Reuters Institute for the Study of Journalism at the University of Oxford, where he is senior research fellow. Lloyd has written several books, including “What the Media Are Doing to Our Politics” and "Journalism in an Age of Terror". He is also a contributing editor at the Financial Times and the founder of FT Magazine.

If there is hope in Colombia, there can be hope everywhere Dimitris Christopoulos

openDemocracy

f there is hope in Colombia, then there can be hope everywhere". It is with these words that a taxi driver in Bogotá greeted me a few days ago. Indeed, in a rather challenging year for human rights across the globe, the peace process in Colombia appeared as an unexpected development bringing hope. Its implementation, however, is far from an easy task. Following my visit to Colombia I can see three possible scenarios for the immediate future. The optimistic one is close to what the FARC leadership is fighting for and what many would expect: transition to a democratic order, which would entail the transformation of FARC into a political party. Yet, this scenario is stumbling over time. How easy is it to heal a half-century of wounds within one summer? On the other hand, time is pressing: the forthcoming presidential elections are likely to bring about an ally of former president Uribe to the country’s leadership, and then the peace agreement will, most probably, vanish in the haze. The second scenario is not very romantic, but is certainly better than the third. Nothing is more definitive than the temporary. In this context, the transitional camps – where 7,000 rebels are currently settled and disarming – could gradually develop into permanent facilities under the protection of the state and the new United Nations Mission in Colombia. Let’s not forget that the 1 June 2017 scheduled abandonment has been pushed back. Since they are not obliged to abandon their camps, the former 'guerrilleros' will set up their own agricultural communities across Colombia. And one should not be surprised if in the near future the 'zones veredales' evolve into popular sites for academics, journalists, and adventurous travellers to visit. The paramilitary threat The third scenario is unpleasant. Unfortunately though, it has a powerful ally on its side: historical precedents not only in Colombia, but also across the world, where the aim of the state is the political and possibly even the natural elimination of the (now unarmed) internal enemy. The Achilles heel of the current peace process is the dynamic reconsolidation, right after the armistice, of paramilitary organisations. As we speak, the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights in Colombia has recorded 60 assassinations and more than 400 attacks on human rights defenders/activists and community leaders. Colombia's government and president, Juan Manuel Santos, who so far have had the initiative to promote the peace process, seem to be trapped. On the one hand, the outcome of last October’s referendum limited the popular legitimacy of the peace process. On the other, in FARC’s absence, paramilitary organisations, which never ceased to operate in Colombia, seem to reemerge. Ultimately, parts of the 'deep' Colombian state never ceased to work with armed groups that are currently posing the major threat to the peace process. As Luis Ernesto Gomez, the deputy interior minister, told me: "There is no longer a centralised brain to run the paramilitaries as it used to be, and therefore the use of the term 'paramilitarismo' is no longer accurate. These are groups of common criminal organised crime”. The government in Bogotá does not want to admit the existence of paramilitaries: this would testify to the state's blatant failure to hold and exert a monopoly on organised violence. Nevertheless – regardless of how one calls them – these groups do not merely pursue garden-variety criminal activities. They have a clearly defined sociopolitical aim: to neutralise and eliminate dissidents in order to control the territory. Today, the best service Colombian elites can offer to their people is to turn against the monster they've been feeding for so many years. Otherwise, at some point, not too far from now, it will inevitably turn against them. Fighting against neo-paramilitarism in Colombia is not a simple human rights issue. It is a global security challenge. A fragile line to follow The peace agreement provides a system of transitional justice still in its infancy. Striking a balance between amnesty and accountability, memory and forgiveness is not an easy one. Yet, even if the peace process is not derailed completely, we still have a long way to go in Colombia: the armed conflict between the state and FARC has been just one of the sources of violence in the country. Paramilitarism, drug trafficking, uncontrolled plantations and other illegal corporate activities from multinationals – combined with the survival of semi-feudal structures of agricultural economy – have always been there, regardless of the armed conflict. They may have intertwined with and exacerbated the conflict, but have existed, developed, and persisted independently. Finally, the negotiations with other active guerrilla groups, such as the Ejército de Liberación Nacional (ELN) in Quito, although completely forgotten, are going to be key in moving towards peace. The ceasefire with FARC has brought to the surface all other internal sources of violence. Ending the armed conflict is not enough, as such, to bring sustainable peace in Colombia. Nonetheless, the taxi driver had his point: if, in such extreme circumstances, there is hope in a country which has become the universal stereotypical synonym of civil violence, corruption, systematic human rights violations, and crimes against humanity, hope can exist everywhere in the world. A group of human rights activist in Medellin, once the most violent city in the world, have united under the following slogan: "Que la paz no nos cueste la vida" (peace shouldn't cost us our lives). Indeed, in Colombia where a war culture is consolidated, it is worth reminding ourselves that peace should not cost human lives.

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India, Israel agree to combat radicalization & terror Jerusalem, July 5 (IaNs): India and Israel on Wednesday decided to scale up their relationship in the fight against terror, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi saying the two countries have "agreed to do much more to protect our strategic interests" and to combat rising radicalization and terrorism including in the cyber-space. On the second day of the first visit by an Indian Prime Minister, Modi, after discussions with host Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, sought to balance New Delhi's traditional ties with Israel's neighbours by saying India hoped that "peace, dialogue and restraint" will prevail in West Asia. Modi is making a standalone visit to Israel and not combining it with a trip to Palestine. In his briefing, Foreign Secretary S. Jaishankar said India favoured a negotiated, peaceful settlement of the Palestine issue. Besides concurrence on strategic issues, India and Israel signed seven agreements and MoUs in space, water management and conservation and agriculture cooperation. One accord provides for setting up of $40 million fund to be spent over five years for technological innovation. Netanyahu said the two

leaders recognised that their countries faced forces of terror which seek to undermine peace and stability. "We have agreed to cooperate in this field as well," he said. The two leaders addressed the media after one-on-one and delegation level talks, with Jaishankar describing it as an "upbeat conversation as between two peoples and two cultures who can work together". A joint statement issued after the talks said "...strong measures should be taken against terrorists and terror organisations and all those who encourage, support and finance or provide sanctury to terrorists and terror groups". This, Jaishankar said, was a fairly clear and expressive description on the issue of terror and it was possible to reduce it to three words -- cross border terrorism -- which a reporter said was missing in the joint statement. In his remarks, Modi said India and Israel live in complex geographies. "We are aware of strategic threats to regional peace and stability. India has suffered first hand the violence and hatred spread by terror. So has Israel. "Prime Minister and I agreed to do much more together to protect our strategic interest and also cooperate to

The Prime Minister, Narendra Modi with the Prime Minister of Israel, Mr. Benjamin Netanyahu, in Jerusalem, Israel on July 5. (PIB Photo)

combat growing radicalization and terrorism, including in cyber space. "We also discussed the situation in West Asia and wider region. It is India's hope that peace, dialogue and restraint will prevail." Netanyahu said "we also recognise that we are charged

Problem was not with idea of Aadhaar but its inadequacies: Modi in new book

New delhI, July 5 (IaNs): Prime Minister Narendra Modi in an upcoming book says he had no differences with the idea of Aadhaar but had a problem with its inadequacies when in April 2014 he had dismissed the biometric ID system as a "political gimmick". "For them (UPA 2), it was just another scheme. I had suggested many ideas but they simply didn't want to accept any suggestions from Narendra Modi," the Prime Minister is quoted as saying in "Aadhaar: A Biometric History of India's 12-Digit Revolution". Authored by politicaleconomy analyst Shankkar Aiyar, the 266-page book is being unveiled on Thursday (July 6), also the day on which then Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee announced the creation of Aadhaar in 2009. President Pranab Mukherjee, sharing

Modi failed to articulate India's concerns in US visit: Congress New delhI, July 5 (IaNs): Attacking Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the Congress on Wednesday called him a "weak Prime Minister" who had failed to "firmly" articulate India's interests and concerns during his meeting with US President Donald Trump. "India has a weak Prime Minister," Congress Vice President Rahul Gandhi wrote on his Twitter handle. He attached two news reports relating to Modi's last month visit to the US. One of the reports said that Modi did not raise the H1-B visa issue during his talks with Trump. The other report related to India's acceptance of the term "India administered Kashmir" by the US State Department in its order designating Hizb-ul-Mujahideen leader Syed Salahuddin a global terrorist. Senior Congress leader Anand Sharma said that Modi's visit was "purely transactional" during which he failed to "firmly articulate India's interests and convey India's concerns". "We had cautioned the Prime Minister before he went to the US that he should secure credible and firm assurances from US President Donald Trump on the H1-B visa issue and on unhindered movement of Indian professionals," Sharma said. In a jibe at Modi, Sharma said that diplomacy needs seriousness and is not just a "photo opportunity".

his insights on Aadhaar in the book, states, "I was not satisfied with merely letting it happen. I was determined to make it happen." The publisher Westland said that Shankkar Aiyar has arranged a linear history on the ups, downs and turnarounds of Aadhaar under two governments with diametrically differing ideologies. He provides anecdotes of power games and turf wars to shore up or undermine the project, while also examining how

the scope and application of Aadhaar has spread beyond what was originally envisaged. Aiyar has also interviewed almost every technocrat and politician who were key to the project, including tech czar Nandan Nilekani, former Home Minister P. Chidambaram, former Finance Minister Yashwant Sinha, Congress Vice President Rahul Gandhi, then Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and current Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

by forces of terror who seek to undermine our countries' peace and stability. We agreed to cooperate in this field as well". Modi said he and Netanyahu had productive discussions covering an extensive menu of issues not just in areas of bilateral opportunities but also on how their coopera-

tion can help global peace and stability. "Our goal is to build a relationship that reflects our shared priorities and draws on enduring bonds between our peoples." Observing that Israel was among the leading nations in the field of innovation, water and agriculture technology,

which were also his priority areas, Modi said he and Netanyahu agreed that efficiency of water and resource used, water conservation and its purification and productivity in agriculture were key areas in deepening bilateral cooperation. He said both regarded the thriving two-way trade and investment flows as the bedrock of a strong relationship and they agreed to do more in this direction. "Businesses on both sides should take primary lead in such efforts. This would also be our message to CEO forum tomorrow," he said. Modi said that people of the two countries have natural affinity and warmth for each other. "The Indian-origin Jewish community reminds us of these bonds. It also serves as a bridge to a shared future. "I am confident the strength of these links, old and new, will hold us in good stead as we forge a partnership for the 21st century." Netanyahu said he had a feeling that India and Israel were today changing "our world and may be changing parts of the world. "Because this is the cooperation, it is a marriage really made in heaven but we are really implementing here on the earth." The Israeli leader also

GST shadow on world's largest community kitchen

ChaNdIgarh, July 5 (IaNs): It is known as the world's largest community kitchen -- feeding freshly cooked food to an estimated 50,000 devotees on weekdays and over 100,000 on weekends and festivals. But the newly-introduced GST is going to put an extra burden of over Rs 10 crore on this socio-religious activity at the Golden Temple complex in Amritsar and other gurdwaras, temple officials say. With purchases made for the community kitchen coming under various slabs of the new GST, the Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC), the mini-parliament of the Sikh religion that manages Sikh shrines (gurdwaras) in Punjab, Haryana and Himachal Pradesh, including the Harmandir Sahib (popularly known as the Golden Temple), is expecting an additional burden of

Rs 10 crore from this year. Besides the Golden Temple, the SGPC runs the langar services in other famous Sikh shrines like Takht Keshgarh Sahib in Anandpur Sahib (where the modern day Khalsa Panth was established on April 13, 1699, by Guru Gobind Singh), Takht Damdama Sahib at Talwandi Sabo in Bathinda district and scores of other gurdwaras under it. The "Langar Sewa" (community kitchen) is a socio-religious activity that is part of the Sikh religious ethos from the time of the first Sikh Guru, Nanak Dev (1469-1539). The langar was started to emphasise equality in society regardless of religion, caste, colour and creed. With the new GST slabs likely to hit the SGPC 's purchases with an additional financial burden, Union Food Processing Minister

Harsimrat Kaur Badal has written to Finance Minister Arun Jaitely to exempt all purchases made by SGPC for "langar sewa" from the GST Act. "The Punjab government had earlier exempted all items purchased for langar by SGPC at Sri Darbar Sahib Amritsar, Sri Keshgarh Sahib Anandpur and Talwandi Sabo Bathinda from VAT. The SGPC spends around Rs 75 crore to purchase desi ghee, sugar and pulses. Now, it will have to bear a financial burden of Rs 10 crore on these purchases as they come under the 5 to 18 per cent GST bracket," Badal pointed out. SGPC president Kirpal Singh Badungar has also sent a communication to the GST Council, which decides on the tax structure and exemptions, to exempt the Sikh body from the GST slabs. "Sri Harmandir Sa-

Lawyers hail suggestion to make marriage registration compulsory

New delhI, July 5 (IaNs): Compulsory marriage registration can help fight marriage frauds, lawyers said on Wednesday, after a Law Commission report recommended making registration compulsory and also linking it with Aadhaar. A report from the Law Commission, headed by former Supreme Court judge Justice B.S. Chauhan, released on Tuesday recommended compulsory registration of marriage for people of all religions. The report also said if the registration of marriage was linked to the unique identification number (UID), it would be possible to achieve universal tracing of records. Senior Advocate Rebecca John welcomed the recommendation and said it would help in fighting many social problems. "It will help in fighting social problems like polygamy. Compulsory registration can serve as a means to ensure that conditions of a valid marriage have been per-

formed," John told IANS. Senior Advocate Geeta Luthra, however, said while the recommendation was good, it would depend on individuals whether they wanted their marriage registered or not. "I don't know how helpful this will be, as people may still not register marriages. However, at least it will start at some level and there will be marginal benefit initially. With time, it will improve the situation and help in preventing false marriages, polygamy and other problems," Luthra said. She, however, did not agree on linking it with Aadhaar. "Instead of linking registration of marriage to the UID, it should be linked with any one proof of identity. We want to maintain our privacy and with Aadhaar, there is apprehension that our information can be leaked," Luthra told IANS. Advocate M.S. Khan felt that recommendation would help prevent false marriages, polygamy

and other problems, and added that it would not interfere with the individual civil laws on marriage for different religions. "The recommendation is not going to interfere with Muslim or other marriage laws. Particularly, under the Muslim marriage law, marriage is anyhow registered by way of Nikahnama. But it will benefit people in identifying 'void' marriages," Khan told IANS. "Some people try to conceal their marriages and dupe other women. This step may help in eradicating marriage frauds and it will provide women a societal recognition and legal security. It will also control fraudulent marriages which are on rise," he said. Khan favoured linking marriage registration with Aadhaar and said it would curb false marriages. "Linking it with Aadhaar may help prevent marriage fraud, but at the same time, in case the recommendation is accepted, the

government must come clear if this law would be implemented with retrospective effect or prospectively," Khan added. The Law Commission report proposes to amend the Registration of Births and Deaths Act, 1969, to include compulsory registration of marriages within its purview. It would apply to marriages, including re-marriages, solemnised between couples belonging to any caste or religion or tribe under any law or custom or usage in any form or manner recognised by law or marriage registered under any law. The report also mentioned that in 2007, the Committee on Empowerment of Women had observed that irrespective of religion, registration of marriages should be made compulsory, and a Supreme Court judgment of 2006 had also directed that marriages of all persons who are citizens of India belonging to various religions, should be registered compulsorily

India among top 5 countries using dirty wastewater on farms

Colombo, July 5 (IaNs): India and four other countries -China, Pakistan, Mexico and Iran -- account for the most cropland in the world irrigated by dirty wastewater, putting millions of lives at serious health risks, new research has found. The global use of untreated wastewater from cities to irrigate crops downstream is 50 per cent more widespread than previously thought, according to the study published in the journal Environmental Research Letters. The study relies on advanced modelling methods to provide a comprehensive estimate of the global extent to which farmers use urban wastewater on irrigated cropland. Researchers analysed data with geographic information systems (GIS). According to the study, farmers' use of wastewater is most

talked about cooperation in fields of water, agriculture and health and said these affected the lives of people. "Modi and I ... like to have our feet connected. We try to look to the distance but our feet firmly planted on the ground. We have empowered ourselves to bring concrete plans in diverse areas by January 1." He said they also talked about cooperation in third countries including Africa. Netanyahu thanked Modi for visiting young Moshe, the child survivor of the 26/11 terror attack on a Jewsih facility in Mumbai, saying the "important gesture... is a partnership to defend the good, to protect the good, to achieve the good". In his briefing, Jaishankar said there had been a long standing defence cooperation between India and Israel, specially in joint development of products and transfer of technology. He said terrorism and counter-terrorism in all its manifestations were discussed. Like India, Israel also holds that there was no justification for terror on any grounds. "All those who finance and provide sanctuary to terror should be acted against." Jaishankar parried a question on Modi not visiting Palestine unlike other Indian leaders.

prevalent in regions where there is significant wastewater generation and water pollution. In these circumstances, and where safer water is in short supply, wastewater offers a consistent and reliable means of irrigating fields, including high-value crops, such as vegetables, which often require more water than staple foods. Where raw wastewater is available, farmers may tend to prefer it because of its high concentrations of nutrients, which can lessen the need to apply purchased fertilisers. In most cases, however, farmers' use of this water is motivated by basic needs. They simply do not have alternatives, the study showed. "The de facto reuse of urban wastewater is understandable, given the combination of increasing water pollution and declining freshwater availability, as seen in

many developing countries," said lead author of the study Anne Thebo from University of California, Berkeley in the US. "As long as investment in wastewater treatment lags far behind population growth, large numbers of consumers eating raw produce will face heightened threats to food safety," Thebo said. Results showed that 65 per cent of all irrigated areas are within 40 km downstream of urban centres and are affected by wastewater flows to a large degree. Of the total area of 35.9 million hectares, 29.3 million hectares are in countries with very limited wastewater treatment, exposing 885 million urban consumers as well as farmers and food vendors to serious health risks. Five countries -- China, India, Pakistan, Mexico and Iran -- account for most of this cropland, the

findings showed. These new findings supersede a widely cited 2004 estimate, based on case studies in some 70 countries and expert opinion, which had put the cropland area irrigated with wastewater at a maximum of 20 million hectares. "Gaining a better grasp of where, why and to what extent farmers use wastewater for irrigation is an important step toward addressing the problem," said second author Pay Drechsel of the International Water Management Institute (IWMI), Battaramulla, Sri Lanka. "We hope this new study will focus the attention of policy makers and sanitation experts on the need to fulfill Sustainable Development Goal 6, particularly target 3, which calls for halving the proportion of untreated wastewater, and increasing recycling and safe water reuse," Drechsel added.

hib runs the world's largest mega kitchen, offering free meals throughout the year to hundreds of thousands of people. (It is funded by) offerings made by people," Badal pointed out. "The central government should immediately withdraw the GST on purchases made by the SGPC and other religious institutions that are doing community service of this magnitude," Prithipal Singh, a devout Sikh who has been doing voluntary service at the Langar Hall of the Golden Temple complex in Amritsar for the past nearly a decade, told IANS. Under the new GST Act, there is provision for exemption to institutions/ businesses on the recommendation of the GST Council. Hundreds of people volunteer on a daily basis at the Golden Temple complex and other gurdwaras

to prepare and serve food and wash used utensils at the langars. The volunteers include scores of women and children as well. People partake langar while sitting on the floor in the langar halls of gurdwaras. The langar service is funded from donations made by people at gurdwaras. The SGPC has an annual budget of over Rs 1,100 crore to manage the gurdwaras under it. "Anyone coming to the langar is offered food. No one is ever turned back. It is part of the Sikh ethos," volunteer Gagandeep Singh pointed out. Hundreds of tonnes of wheat flour, desi ghee, pulses, vegetables, milk, sugar and rice are used, along with millions of litres of water, annually at the Golden Temple complex and other gurdwaras to prepare langar. The langar is completely vegetarian.

Tripathi behaving like BJP cadre, inciting rioters: Trinamool KolKata, July 5 (IaNs): Further escalating the row with West Bengal Governor Keshri Nath Tripathi, the ruling Trinamool Congress on Wednesday accused him of behaving like a "BJP cadre" and alleged that Raj Bhavan was "inciting and helping" those trying to engineer riots in various parts of the state for the sake of power. Going hammer and tongs at Tripathi, Trinamool Secretary General Partha Chatterjee warned him that his party would not remain silent if Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee was attacked. Chatterjee said as leader of the opposition in the past and now as a state minister, he has seen three Governors from close range. "I never expected such behaviour from the Governor. The tone in which the Governor has spoken to the Chief Minister, it is as if she is her subordinate employee. "Is the governor the spokesman of the BJP? He is a lawyer. Doesn't he know the Supreme Court mandates rules about his power?... We condemn strongly the tone and tenor of the words he used while speaking to the Chief Minister, and threatened her. He caused her immense pain." Chatterjee, also the state Education Minister, said his party has written to President Pranab Mukherjee on the issue. A copy of the letter was also given to Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh. "The Trinamool and the Trinamool legislative party want to remind the Governor that Raj Bhavan cannot be a BJP den." The minister also ridiculed the Raj Bhavan statement that the conversation between the Governor and the Chief Minister should not have been brought into the open. "Instead of helping stop the clashes, he is saying publicly that the telephonic conversation should not have been made public. After speaking to BJP representatives, he called her up. We have also given lot of representations to him, on issues like financial grant from the centre, but he never opened his mouth," he said. "Raj Bhavan is inciting and helping those people who are trying to engineer riots at various parts of the state for the sake of power. He is behaving like a BJP cadre. The BJP is trying to create lawlessness." "If Mamata Banerjee is attacked, Trinamool Congress will not remain silent," he added. The row started on Tuesday, when the Governor and the Chief Minister had heated exchanges during a telephonic conversaiton related to the communal violence in North 24 Parganas district's Baduria. Soon afte, Banerje launched a blistering attack on Tripathi, accusing him of threatening and insulting her. The Raj Bhavan responded by issuing a press release denying the charges and expressed surprise at Banerjee's "attitude and language".

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NKorea says it’s ICBM can carry nuke warhead SEOUL, JULy 5 (REUtERS): North Korea said on Wednesday its newly developed intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) can carry a large nuclear warhead, triggering a call by Washington for global action to hold it accountable for pursuing nuclear weapons. A spokeswoman for the U.S. Defense Department said it had concluded that North Korea testlaunched an ICBM on Tuesday, which some experts now believe had the range to reach the U.S. state of Alaska as well as parts of the mainland United States. U.S. Secretary of State Rex Tillerson said the test, on the eve of the U.S. Independence Day holiday, represented “a new escalation of the threat” to the United States and its allies, and vowed to take stronger measures. North Korean leader Kim Jong Un said the test completed his country’s strategic weapons capability that includes atomic and hydrogen bombs and ICBMs, the state KCNA news agency said. Pyongyang would not negotiate with the United States to give up those weapons until Washington abandons its hostile policy against the North, KCNA quoted Kim as saying. “He, with a broad smile on his face, told officials, scientists and technicians that the U.S. would be displeased ... as it was given a ‘package of gifts’ on its ‘Independence Day’,” KCNA said. Kim ordered them to “frequently send big and small ‘gift packages’ to the Yankees,” it added. The launch came days before leaders from the Group of 20 nations are due to discuss steps to rein in North Korea’s weapons programme, which it has pursued in defiance of United Nations Security Council sanctions. The test successfully verified the technical requirements of the newly developed ICBM in stage separation, the atmospheric re-entry of the warhead and the late-stage control of the warhead, KCNA said.

Trump talks tough on North Korea, but options are limited Reuters

US President Donald Trump has employed tough rhetoric in response to North Korea’s missile tests, but his options appear limited in dealing with a challenge that has vexed his Oval Office predecessors. Most options for cracking down on Pyongyang fall into four categories: economic sanctions, covert action, diplomatic negotiations and military force.

A man watches a TV broadcasting still photographs released by North Korea’s state-run television KRT of North Korea’s Hwasong-14 missile, a new intercontinental ballistic missile, which they said was successfully tested, at a railway station in Seoul, South Korea on July 4. (REUTERS Photo)

has been urging China, North Korea’s main trading partner and only big ally, to press Pyongyang to give up its nuclear program. The U.N. Security Council, currently chaired by China, will hold an emergency meeting on the matter at 3 p.m. EDT (1900 GMT) on Wednesday, following a request by the United States, Japan and South Korea. Diplomats say Beijing has not been fully enforcing existing international sanctions on its neighbour, and has resisted tougher measures, such as an oil embargo, bans on the North Korean airline and guest workers, and measures against Chinese banks and other firms doing business with the North. A 2015 U.N. document estimated that more than 50,000 North Korean workers were overseas earning currencies for the regime, with the vast majority in China and Russia. North Korea appeared to have used a Chinese truck, originally DIPLOMATIC PRESSURE sold for hauling timber, but later U.S. President Donald Trump converted for military use, to trans-

port and erect the missile on Tuesday. Trump has indicated he is running out of patience with Beijing’s efforts to rein in North Korea. His administration has said all options are on the table, military included, but suggested those would be a last resort and that sanctions and diplomatic pressure were its preferred course. Trump is due to meet Chinese President Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin during the G20 meeting in Germany this week. Russia and China joined diplomatic forces on Tuesday and called for North Korea to suspend its ballistic missile program in return for a moratorium on large-scale military exercises by the United States and South Korea. The U.S. and South Korean militaries conducted a ballistic missile test early on Wednesday in a show of force on the east coast of the Korean peninsula. The South said the drill aimed to showcase the ability to strike at the North’s leadership if necessary.

LONG-RANGE MISSILE The North’s state media said the missile, Hwasong-14, flew 933 km (580 miles), reaching an altitude of 2,802 km (1,741 miles) in its 39 minutes of flight. Some analysts said the flight details suggested the new missile had a range of more than 8,000 km (4,970 miles), which would put significant parts of the U.S. mainland in range, a major advance in the North’s programme. The launch was both earlier and “far more successful than expected”, said U.S.-based missile expert John Schilling, a contributor to the Washington-based North Korea monitoring project, 38 North. It would now probably only be a year or two before a North Korean ICBM achieved “minimal operational capability,” he added. Experts say a reliable nucleartipped ICBM would require a small warhead to fit a long-range missile, technology to protect against intense heat as it re-enters the atmosphere, separate the warhead and guide it to its target.

ECONOMIC SANCTIONS North Korea is already among the most heavily sanctioned nations, facing numerous strictures to limit its ability to conduct commerce, participate in international finance and trade in weapons and other contraband. Despite those measures, “most analysts agree that U.S. and multilateral sanctions have not prevented North Korea from advancing its fledgling nuclear weapons capability,” said a report last year from the U.S. Congressional Research Service. Reuters has reported that Trump is focusing his North Korea strategy for now on tougher sanctions, possibly including an oil embargo, banning its airline, intercepting cargo ships and punishing Chinese banks doing business with Pyongyang. U.S. officials have expressed doubt about how much further China is willing to go to pressure its defiant North Korean ally - despite Beijing’s increasing frustration with Pyongyang’s missile launches and nuclear tests. Beijing has long feared that economic collapse in North Korea would flood China with refugees and leave it to deal with chaos on the Korean peninsula. COVERT ACTION The United States, with help from Israel, temporarily set back Iran’s nuclear program via a computer virus called Stuxnet, which destroyed thousands of centrifuges used to enrich uranium. The United States tried, but failed, to deploy a version of the Stuxnet virus to attack North Korea’s nuclear weapons program in 2009 and 2010, Reuters reported in 2015. One former high-ranking intelligence official briefed on the program said the effort was stymied by North Korea’s utter secrecy and extreme isolation of its com-

Should scientists intervene Bangladesh says 900,000 people affected by floods dhAkA, JULy 5 (IANS): Devastatin politics? Divided opinion ing flooding in parts of Bangladesh Heavy rain in Japan forces has affected some 900,000 people among Nobel winners and displaced thousands of families, 400,000 from their homes LINdAU (GERmANy), JULy 5 (IANS): Should scientists be vocal in politics and intervene to dispel myths, or should they simply ignore ongoing controversies and limit themselves to fact-finding? Expressing disappointment and disbelief on subjects ranging from the US administration’s views on climate change, vaccines, the wall, as well as Brexit, a section of Nobel laureate scientists hold they should be more politically active in this “post-truth era”. Yet there are other winners of the prestigious honour who advocate a middle path: Speak up on global challenges. The majority seem to believe that in the “post-truth era” it is easy to cherry-pick data and come to a conclusion that is influenced by personal belief and appeals to emotion. Swedish laureate Tomas Lindahl, whose work on DNA repair has increased the understanding of how cells work, and the causes of cancer and ageing processes, asserted he is in “strong opposition” to policies like Brexit and Trump’s statements embracing “discredited theories” linking vaccines to autism. “Yes, I think scientists should participate in politics, especially given what is happening today. It is quite disappointing -- things like Brexit, Trump believing vaccines are dangerous. International cooperation is essential in science and I feel strongly about Brexit,” Lindahl told IANS on the sidelines of the 67th Lindau Nobel Laureate Meeting here where ‘Science in a Post-truth Era’ was one of the core topics. The 79-year-old Lindahl says although he can’t spend too much time away from the lab, he signs petitions and expresses his opinion on specific topics from time to time. Lindahl’s Israeli counterpart Dan Shechtman, however, cautioned against aligning science and politics, but agreed that when it comes to subjects with global consequences, scientists have a responsibility to inform the public. “I don’t think scientists should involve themselves in politics. Scientists and politicians do not speak the same language. Politicians have their own interests,” Shechtman, who won the Nobel in Chemistry for the discovery of quasicrystals, told IANS. On the same note, American physical chemist and Nobel laureate William E. Moerner reasoned scientists should stick to doing basic research. Dutch researcher Bernard Feringa, who won the Nobel in 2016, advocated communicating science to politicians and the public given the present political climate, where there seems to be a schism between science and society. He said the belief that “science is important to our future” must be reinforced. “We have to continue to not be frightened to speak out against Brexit,” stated English Nobel laureate Sir John Walker. But Israeli Nobel winner Avram Hershko had a guarded response. “We should be involved to a certain degree. We are not politicians. It is not what we know how to do. On the other hand, winning a Nobel prize gives a certain weight to what we have to say. If you see things like global warming or climate change, then we should say humanity is responsible for that and, therefore, we should do something,” Hershko told IANS. Arturo Borja, Director of International Cooperation of Mexico’s National Council of Science & Technology, however, is of the firm belief that science should not be basis for political action. “Scientists should not use scientific evidence to propose ideological values,” Borja warned.

officials said on Wednesday. According to Disaster Management and Relief Ministry Secretary Shah Kamal, authorities had already rushed disaster response teams to carry out rescue work, distribute relief materials and supervise centres where nearly 2,000 families took shelter. “Some 900,000 people were affected due to floods in three districts,” Kamal told Xinhua news agency. He said the affected districts include Sylhet and Moulvibazar in northeastern Bangladesh and Cox’s Bazar in the country’s southeast. Floods triggered by heavy seasonal rains and onrush of water had caused widespread damage to habitation, crops, roads and highways across vast areas of the country. In many places, the floods eroded large portions of villages, agricultural land and washed away buildings. Hundreds of educational institutes were also shut down. Authorities evacuated residents of hundreds of villages to higher ground in the districts that were prone to torrential rains between June and September.

tOkyO, JULy 5 (REUtERS): Heavy rain and overflowing rivers in southern Japan have forced the evacuation of almost 400,000 people, public broadcaster NHK said on Wednesday. “Rivers are bursting their banks and there are landslides,” Chief Cabinet Secretary Yoshihide Suga told reporters. “This could lead to large-scale damage. The prime minister has ordered us to stay on top of the situation.” In Fukuoka Prefecture, about 375,000 people were ordered to evacuate as swollen rivers threatened to inundate homes. In neighbouring Oita Prefecture, more than 21,000 people have been ordered to leave heir homes, according to NHK. People forced from their homes were staying in evacuation centres in schools and government buildings on high ground. Japan’s Self Defense Force (SDF) had responded to requests from both prefectures for assistance with the flooding, according to a SDF spokesman. The heavy rain over the south was forecast to continue into Thursday. The rain in Japan comes on the heels of a storm system that caused severe flooding across southern China that killed 56 people and cost almost $4 billion in damage. A flood monitoring centre in Dhaka said people in flood-affected villages in the country’s northeast and southeastern regions were marooned as their homes went under up to waist high water. TV footage showed the residents wading through flooded roads or on boats in search of shelter or a

dry ground to live temporarily. Officials said that no disaster-related deaths from injuries or illness were listed so far. Among the 90 monitored water level stations, water levels at seven monitored river stations were flowing above their respective danger marks while 65 river stations showed rising trend.

munications systems. That same secrecy is responsible for what U.S. officials have consistently described as limited U.S. intelligence about the North Korean government’s inner workings. Another semi-covert approach would be for Washington to use electronic warfare or cyber attacks to disable North Korean missiles during or shortly after their launch. DIPLOMACY The Trump administration has said it is open to diplomatic negotiations with North Korea, but only under the right conditions. The talks need to be aimed at denuclearization, Washington has said. There have been no official negotiations for seven years. In February 2012, the United States and North Korea announced an agreement in which the North would suspend operations of its Yongbyon uranium enrichment plant, allow international inspectors to verify the suspension, and implement moratoriums on nuclear and long-range missile tests. In return, North Korea would get badly needed food aid. In April of that year, the North attempted to launch a satellite on a threestage rocket, in what Washington said was a violation of the agreement because of the rocket’s potential military uses. While Pyongyang denied it had breached the agreement, the deal was suspended. While China has responded to previous North Korean tests of suspected ICBM technology by agreeing to tougher U.N. sanctions, it emphasized on Tuesday its call for a return to talks with North Korea by signing a joint statement with Russia. MILITARY FORCE Military options available to Trump range from a sea blockade aimed at enforcing sanctions to cruise missile strikes on nuclear and missile facilities to a broader campaign aimed at overthrowing leader Kim Jong Un. North Korea has threatened to “ruthlessly ravage” the United States if Washington chooses to attack. U.S. Defense Secretary Jim Mattis has warned the consequences of any military action would be “tragic on an unbelievable scale.” Any U.S. military action brings severe risks for U.S. ally South Korea.

Remove wild shrub to cut down malaria cases: Study NEw yORk, JULy 5 (IANS): Removing the flowers of an invasive wild shrub from mosquito-prone areas may decrease the vector population by nearly 60 per cent, helping in reducing malaria cases, a recent study said. The mosquitoes obtain most of their energy needs from plant sugars of the nectar Prosopis juliflora flowers (scientific name, also called Vilayati Babul or Junglee Kikar in India), the researchers explained. In the study, the researchers tested the effect of the shrub -- a robust plant native to Mexico that grows rapidly and has become one of the worst invasive plants in many parts of the world. “Our results show that removal of this particular shrub reduces total population levels of mosquitoes and reduces the number of older female mosquitoes in the population, which are known to transmit malaria parasites to humans,” said lead author Gunter Muller from the Hebrew University Hadassah. “This suggests that removal of the flowers could be a new way to shift inherently high malaria transmission areas to low transmission areas, making elimination more feasible,” Muller added. The findings showed that villages in Mali where flowers of Prosopis juliflora were removed, mosquito numbers collected in the traps fell from an average of 11 to 4.5 for females, and 6 to 0.7 for male mosquitoes. The total number of mosquitoes across these villages decreased by nearly 60 per cent after removal of the flowers. After flower removal, the number of older more dangerous vector females in the population dropped to levels similar to those recorded in the villages that had no presence of the shrub, the researchers said.

China invites foreign experts to treat Nobel peace laureate Liu BEIJING, JULy 5 (AP): China has invited liver cancer experts from the U.S., Germany and other countries to join a medical team treating imprisoned Nobel Peace Prize laureate Liu Xiaobo, authorities said Wednesday. The judicial bureau in the city where Liu is being treated said Liu’s medical team agreed to a request by Liu’s family members for foreign experts to be consulted. Liu, China’s best-known political prisoner, is being treated at a Shenyang hospital for latestage liver cancer diagnosed in late May. The bureau said in an online statement that the invited experts were “the most authoritative liver cancer treatment experts,” but gave no other details. Other countries whose experts had been invited weren’t named and U.S. and German officials did not immediately respond to requests for comment. Amid international criticism over how China is handling Liu’s ailing condition, authorities say they have assembled a team

In this Thursday, June 29, 2017, photo, a video clip shows China’s jailed Nobel Peace laureate Liu Xiaobo lying on a bed receiving medical treatment at a hospital on a computer screen in Beijing. China says it has invited U.S. and German liver cancer experts to join a medical team treating imprisoned Liu. (AP Photo)

of eight Chinese specialists to oversee his treatment and have released statements testifying to the care he is receiving. Yet

his friends have raised concerns that Liu, his wife and other family members have not been able to freely communicate with the

outside and that their messages have been tightly controlled by authorities. “Having foreign experts on the medical team is no replacement for Liu Xiaobo and his family to freely choose how and where he should be treated,” Liu’s friend, scholar Wen Kejian, said Wednesday. “We have not been able to speak to family members, who are under pressure not to speak to us.” Wen said he believes Liu and his family want to seek medical treatment overseas and that it is important for Liu to be allowed to communicate with his friends for the sake of his emotional health as he battles the liver cancer that has metastasized to his entire body. Together with another friend, Mo Zhixu, Wen tried to visit Liu at the First Hospital of China Medical University in Shenyang where the authorities said Liu is being treated. They made inquiries at likely floors, but nurses told Wen and Mo that they were not aware of a patient

by the name of Liu Xiaobo. Western governments also have been urging Beijing to release Liu and allow him the freedom to choose where he wants to be treated. The invitation of foreign experts also followed meetings between Chinese and Western officials, who have suggested at least American and German doctors be allowed to see Liu. Liu, 61, an essayist and literary critic, was sentenced to 11 years in prison in 2009 on the charge of inciting subversion of state power, based on his writings, including the bold Charter 08 that he co-authored. That document and some of his prior writings called for political reforms that would end China’s one-party rule. He was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 2010 while incarcerated. China calls Liu a criminal who sought to overthrow the government and has denounced the awarding of the Nobel prize to him as an attack on its political and legal system.

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Indeed, India can become a great Nation Z. Lohe

ndia is a great nation in terms of the vastness of the country and its population. For decades, China remained the most populous nation on earth. Yet, at the moment it is reportedly assessed that India has overtaken China in its population size with 1.32 billion Indians as against 1.29 billion Chinese. The quoted Indian population figure will be confirmed by 2021. Nevertheless, the vastness of landmass and density of its population of a country alone do not necessarily qualify that nation to become great in the true sense of the term. The genuine greatness of a nation lies on the question as to whether its citizens have the real peace and freedom, whether its citizens have the sense of happiness, the sense of security, the sense of justice and the sense of equality. A nation that does not protect but marginalizes the minorities and lacks compassion for the weaker section cannot become great. Recognizing, respecting and protecting the rights and sentiments of the minorities by people in power is the quintessence of the greatness of India and not otherwise. When a country gives protection to minorities, uplifts the poorer section of the society, provides security to downtrodden and ensures the flow of justice among the people that country

is indeed great irrespective of its land size or population. On the contrary, ever since BJP came to power in 2014, there has been incessant threats to the sense of security for the religious minorities as Christians and Muslims including Dalits in India. Taking advantage of BJPs’ rule and of 80% Hindu majority, the BJP’s pillars as RSS, VHP, Bajrang Dal, etc. started the campaign of ‘Ghar Wapsi’, the forcible proselytization of Christians and Muslims back into Hinduism started followed by the imposition of Hindi language. In the process, the Christian Calendars were altered and substituted with motivated events. Thirdly, in the guise of imparting the techniques of physical exercises to the masses, Yoga is now imposed on the people as those non-Hindus who participate in Yoga have to chant Hindu ritual mantras. And now the official ban on butchering cow and eating beef. Nagaland Page dated 1.7.2017 carried some accounts of how BJP activists have been killing citizens belonging to religious minorities in the name of venerating cow and its preservation. As much as ISIS is a threat to civilization in the world that much is the terror are the BJP’s pillar organizations to Christians, Muslims and Dalits under the regime of BJP. To fight against the menace of international terrorism is one of the major themes of Indian Prime Minister whenever he

visits other countries. In the latest visits to USA and Israel by PM, the same subject figured prominently. I trust that India has genuine determination to be the potential partner of other likeminded nations to eradicate terrorism in the international arena. If so, India being governed by BJP, it is expected to walk the talk at home. As long as anti-Christian, anti-Muslim and anti-Dalits activities of BJP which are all human rights violation acts are not contained under NDA, shouting against terrorists and their extremism in foreign countries by any Indian is farcical and double talk. We, the Christians, are the indigenous inhabitants in our respective States, having our own lands and living in our own villages and towns. Similarly, those Dalits and Muslims too are equally indigenous in many States. Despite of we being religious minorities, we are as much original inhabitants of our respective States as much as the claim of the Hindus. We are neither the refugees from other foreign countries nor the tenants of Hindus. We are neither the servants to Hindus but we are equals. Who the hell cares for 80% Hindu majority. Neither Hindus are indispensable nor non-Hindus are obsolete but both have equal importance in the making of India. Unlike USA, Australia, Canada or European countries which are facing acute refugee problems, India

has been facing manageable Bangladeshi immigrants in the North East. Yet, are the Hindus growing so tired with the religious minorities in India? Does BJP think that subduing all the non-Hindus into Hinduism can make India a greater nation? Can one nation one religion philosophy make India a respectable nation in the world? ‘I respect the Indian culture” said Netanyahu, PM of Israel to counterpart Narendra Modi, PM of India in Jerusalem. BJP’s pillar organisations like RSS, VHP, Bajrang Dal are perhaps feeling elated as though Jerusalem has endorsed their culture of intolerance. I rather read that message of Israel to contain high degree of sarcasm for the Hindu fanatics to read between the lines and realize the image of India in international community. The Hindus are at liberty under the Constitution of India to glorify your sacred cow. The non-Hindus do not interfere in your glorification of your goddess cow. And as much constitutional rights the Hindus have to venerate the sacred cow that much amount of fundamental rights the Muslims and Christians have to eat the cow as much and as long as they like. Thus, accepting natural dissimilarities of each other by all is constitutional called secular. ‘Unity in Diversity’ is the most befitting coinage for the ground realities in India. The nation builders

and the framers of Indian Constitution ensured to protect and preserve the diverse cultures, religions, traditions and languages of all communities under the provision of secularism. Those pioneers loved the Indian garden hoarded with all varieties of fruit trees and flowers bearing fruits and blooming at respective seasons throughout the year, and they had constitutionally ensured its preservation. Yet, all what BJP is trying directly and indirectly today is to destroy all those natural varieties and allow only lotus to bloom. Nevertheless, neither lotus alone can make India a garden nor can lotus make it beautiful without other varieties. Today, the Hindu gods are found to be cruel, arrogant, sadistic, brutish and nasty. The fact is that the worshippers of Hindu gods are found zealous in killing Dalits, Muslim beef consumers and followers of Jesus Christ in India in the defence of cow. The Hindu gods are rudely uncultured, intolerant, totally fascistic and nihilistic. In other words, the believers of Hindu gods undermine the God of others and trying to destroy the traditions and cultures of other religions. Hinduism is found to be intimidating and destructive religion as its activists are hell bent to bully non-Hindus and to annihilate them from India. Those Hindu gods are therefore satanic harming the integrity and unity of India. This is how

the greatness of India is harmed by Hindus under BJP and this is how India’s popularity is decimated in the process of imposition of Hindu cultural fascism on others. This is how the international face of India is defaced under the rule of BJP. The Christians in Nagaland who are members of NPF and BJP may not have anti-minority policy similar to that of BJP’s pillar bodies as RSS, VHP and Bajrang Dal. Yet, since NPF is married to BJP, whatever the husband does, the wife has to simply endorse it without grudge. The BJP members in Meghalaya resigned from the party in protest against ban on slaughter of cow by BJP. However, I have not come across such reaction of any Naga BJP worker. Nagaland has the highest concentration of Christian population in India. How much fellow Christians, particularly those facing persecutions in the hand of BJP in Hindu majority States, expect voices of support from Nagaland. Yet, both Nagaland BJP and NPF have to tug its tails in between its legs for fear of reprisal and thus Nagaland as a Christian State miserably failed to stand by and show our solidarity with the suffering fellow Christians and other minorities in the country. The State Govt.’s silence on human rights violations in the country is indeed abetting all those anti-Christian activities of BJP’s pillar organisations.

If Ravi fails to address the core issue and tries to resolve The Naga dream the Naga issue, it will be another “16-Point Agreement”

Oken Jeet Sandham

ver since the Government of India started political negotiations with the NSCN (IM) after signing a ceasefire agreement with the latter in 1997, they have been making “Timeframe after Timeframe” to settle the Naga political issue. Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh made a “Timeframe” for settling the Naga issue during his second tenure as Prime Minister. It didn’t happen. Then, Prime Minister Narendra Modi as soon as he became Prime Minister made another surprising “Timeframe” to settle Naga political issue within 18 months and it has already elapsed. Even Home Secretary, GK Pillai, while talking to the press after reviewing the “Special Attestation Parade” held at Assam Rifles Training Center and School, Shukhovi, near Dimapur in 2010, said the Naga issue would be resolved in 12 to 24 months. But the solution did not come. I simply wonder how the Government of India could make “Timeframe after Timeframe” to resolve the Naga political issue while holding “political talks” with one Naga Political Group while there were over half a dozen Naga Political Groups some of them already had the ceasefire with them. Straightaway, the Government of India should have guts to speak the fact that there could not be a final settlement to the Naga political issue if all the groups were not involved in the “Political negotiations.” I really appreciate GK Pillai as, at least, he cautioned that the Naga issue

“KNOW GOD” BE THE AGENDA OF THE WORLD Rev.L.Suohie Mhasi

nowing the true God or unknowing God is a matter which is equally important to all men and women in the world. So it is to be the agenda to be meditated upon and discussed by all mankind in the world. It is the only step to resolve the problems of the world. In India cow slaughter or beef eating is one of the major problems in the country. It is a matter of extremism or Godlessness. It is a matter of majority out of arrogance against minority. The people have to love one another and to be humane to animals. But being intolerant of one another’s diet and for killing cows for the purpose of meat, if killing human life took place , it is a matter of excessive inhumanity. If those who are opposed to pork eaters rise up against pork eaters and killing pigs, the people will forget the larger and higher interest of the people and will ruin the country for nothing. Are they the people of patriots for domestic animals? If the people really know the true God, they will look up to God and worship Him instead of worshipping animals or creations and will have the love for the people. So let us seek to Know the true God and thereby have peaceful co-existence.

was a “difficult problem requiring an imaginative and innovative solution” while saying that no final settlement could come about having talks with one Naga underground group. The Government of India’s ceasefire with the Federal Government of India (FGN) in 1964 and their subsequent political talks with the Naga underground leaders and other accord like the “Shillong Accord” of 1975 were a clear indication that the “16-Point Agreement” of 1960 was not a final agreement to the Naga political issue. Although the “16-Point Agreement” gave birth to the Statehood of Nagaland as the 16th State of the Indian Union, the Naga issue continued to remain and became more and more complicated in the following years. One of the biggest political blunders the Naga People’s Convention (NPC) had done in the history of the Naga politics was they had directly entered into an agreement in 1960 that was later known as “16-Point Agreement” while they were supposed to be a “mediating party” between the Government of India and the Naga underground group. Had they consulted the Naga underground group before entering into the agreement, it would have been a different story. We never know the Naga political issue might have been resolved at that point of time had they consulted the Naga people who were in the jungles then. Even Odisha Governor, Dr. SC Jamir, who is one of the signatories of the 16-Point Agreement, used to say that the agreement

was one of the finest political agreements the Naga people ever had but not a final agreement. Soon after the Government of India’s signing of the “Framework Agreement” with the NSCN (IM) on 3 August 2015 at Delhi, Interlocutor for the Naga Talks, RN Ravi, had been holding “Consultative Meetings” with Naga civil societies, Naga legislators and even had similar exercise in Manipur with the leading civil societies. He had also had such exercise with the Naga civil societies from Tirap, Changlang and Longding Districts of Arunachal Pradesh. In fact, he should have held such “Consultative Meetings” with other leading civil societies of Arunachal Pradesh. So far, he has not done any “Consultative Meetings” with the civil societies of Assam. Although it was politically necessary to have “Consultative Meetings” with Civil Societies of Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Nagaland and Manipur, it will not yield a positive result without addressing the “core issue” and it will be simply a waste of time, rather buying time to prolong the Naga issue. Ravi himself had repeatedly gone on record that the Government of India would never attempt for any piecemeal solution as they had already experience in the past and their approach would be “comprehensive.” That means unless all the Naga National Political Groups (NNPGs) are involved in the process, there cannot be any final settlement to the issue. To achieve towards this goal, Ravi should start holding “Consultative Meetings” with them.

Liberal Democratic Party of Nagaland.

he Naga dream is not a few men’s hyperbole dream, but it is a dream that could be made into a reality, only if we see it and work for it collectively because the dream itself is real and vast. People usually come into conclusion that since there is no or little change in the society; it would take more time for change to take place. What we don’t understand is that, the reason why there is no change in Nagaland is because we don’t do the right thing and also because we just accept that no one could do the right thing. If one is to ask what is the ‘Right’ thing? There is no absolute defined concept of right thing; the only right thing out there in the ‘Real’ world is the ‘Reason’ for truth itself. There could be many laws in any society, for the people to meet justice, but after thorough analysis by the intellectual society, it was pointed out that without hard facts, justice could be distorted. Thus it became imperative for the intellectual civilization (western civilizations) to adopt reasoning because no human knows the absolute truth of the universe, but it doesn’t mean that we don’t know what is the ‘Right’ and ‘Wrong’ thing to do in any given circumstances? Even Christian religion teaches us that God acknowledged us the wisdom to tell the right from wrong. Thus in order to guide us to choose the right thing to do, they give themselves to research the truth, so that in the end every one could observe and conclude what the right is, and separate it from the wrong. There has been many arguments and closure about the reason for the start of Naga cause but in the process, we missed to accept the frailties of the past and to move forward. We only choose to blame the one and the other, we didn’t think to try to resolve our issues and get to the inevitable future, where Nagaland has already been developed and we are extending our hands to other people in the world who are paralyzed as us today. And if one is to question that…this is Nagaland and not USA? Even USA wasn’t always what it was today. They also had their share of ignorance, if we check history, but with reason they choose to move forward with their ‘American dream’. So are we Nagas ready to take the right course into the future, with reason?

Why has the Government of India not attempted to take the advantage of the positive development taking place among the various NNPGs? It was in December last year that six NNPGs – GPRN/NSCN, FGN, NNC Parent Body, NPGN/NNC (NA), NSCN (R) and NNC/GDRN (NA) – came together and formed a “Working Group.” They also unanimously adopted a resolution that said, “On our own volition, we have agreed to come together in the interest of the Naga people as a whole and form an interim platform by the name ‘Working Group’. Under this interim umbrella, the like-minded NNPGs shall chalk out the roadmap towards fulfillment of Naga political aspiration.” Fighting failure is different from making a failure. In our present situation, we all are making failures, not fighting failures, and indulging in playing the blames game for the failures. It is like a lair is lecturing and believers are listening. Time has come for the government of India to sincerely come forward to resolve the issue once and for all. Otherwise, it will be nothing wrong to say that Modi is preparing for walking on the man-made “Elusive Peace” and not for a “Solution.” Ravi should make it very clear the stand of the Government of India towards the Naga peace process. He should tell the Naga people the hurdles and difficulties the Government faces while finding a solution to the Naga issue. If he fails to address the core issue and tries to resolve the Naga issue, it will be another “16-Point Agreement.”

Diabetes-less in northeast states compared with mainland Prof Mithilesh Kumar Sinha Nagaland University, Lumami

iabetes and poverty are inextricably intertwined: diabetes can cause poverty and poverty can cause diabetes. Diabetes is increasingly common among the poor and marginalised. The cost of treatment and/ or loss of employment and income push vulnerable people and families deeper into poverty cycle. According to the World health Organisation (WHO), diabetes is currently one of the biggest health concerns that the world is faced with. Often known as the diabetes capital of the world, India has been witnessing an alarming rise in the incidence of diabetes. So, poverty and diabetes has become twin burdens for India. According to a recent study by the Indian Council of Medical Research-India Diabetes (ICMR-INDIAB), about 7.3 per cent Indians are currently living with this condition. The prevalence varied from 4.3 per cent of the population in the case of Bihar, to 10 per cent in Tamil Nadu; Chandigarh was found to have prevalence of 13.6 per cent. The study showed that Tripura has the highest percentage of population (9.4 per cent) who suffer from diabetes in North-East India followed by Mizoram (5.8 per cent), Assam (5.5 per cent), Arunachal Pradesh and Manipur (5.1 per cent)

and Meghalaya (4.5 per cent). Tripura and Mizoram are the second and third states in terms of GDP (1750 and 1700 US$ respectively) and higher prevalence of diabetes (see Table 2). The Northeast States registered lesser prevalence compared with mainland States. In North-East States the prevalence of diabetes in urban areas is higher as compared ton rural areas. In Tripura, the prevalence of diabetes is 7.2 per cent in rural areas and 15.5 per cent in urban areas; in Assam, it is 4.4 per cent in rural areas and 12.4 per cent in urban areas; in Meghalaya, 3.5 per cent in rural areas and 8.9 per cent in urban areas; in Mizoram, 3.6 per cent in rural areas and 7.9 per cent in urban areas. In Meghalaya, the prevalence of diabetes is lower in rural areas compared with urban areas but the difference is huge. Assam too, showed a similar trend- 12.4 per cent in urban areas and 4.4 per cent (Table 3). Similarly, in the urban areas, people with low socio-economic status had a higher prevalence than people with high socio-economic status in the States like Tripura, Manipur and Assam. In the case of rural areas, people with high socio-economic status have higher prevalence than those with low socio-economic status in all the North-East States. The prevalence of pre-diabetes varied from 6 per cent (Mizoram) to

14.7 per cent (Tripura). People progress faster through the pre-diabetes stage to frank diabetes; this could add greater burden to already strained health resources. India’s economic development

has drastically modified lifestyles over a single generation, particularly with respect to decrease in physical activity levels and adoption of western-style fast foods and sweetened beverages, especially by the young-

er generation in the urban areas. Dietary patterns that include high intake of refined grains, processed meats, added sugars, and low-fibre diets, have been associated with increased diabetes risk.

Table-1: Prevalence of Diabetes Stratified by Socio-Economic Status (%) Tripura Rural

Manipur

Urban Rural

Arunachal Pradesh

Urban

Rural

Assam

Mizoram

Meghalaya

Urban

Rural

Urban

Rural

Urban

Rural

Urban

Low socioeconomic status

5.1

15.0

3.0

13.7

2.7

8.7

1.9

8.1

1.3

5.6

1.1

4.4

High socioeconomic status

8.4

7.7

4.6

12.4

5.6

16.2

5.3

7.4

4.5

8.3

4.3

9.2

Source: ICMR-INDIAB Survey Table-2: Prevalence of Diabetes and GDP per capita by state GDP (US$)

Meghalaya

Arunachal Pradesh

Manipur

Assam

Mizoram

Tripura

1400

1900

850

900

1700

1750

4.5

5.1

5.5

5.8

9.4

Diabetes (%)

Source: ICMR-INDIAB Survey Table-3: Weighted Prevalence of Diabetes (%) Arunachal Pradesh

Assam

Manipur

Meghalaya

Mizoram

Tripura

Rural

Urban

Overall

Rural

Urban

Overall

Rural

Urban

Overall

Rural

Urban

Overall

Rural

Urban

Overall

Rural

Urban

Overall

4.9

5.8

5.1

4.4

12.4

5.5

4.4

7.1

5.1

3.5

8.9

4.5

3.6

7.9

5.8

7.2

15.5

9.4

Source: ICMR-INDIAB Survey Way out: Lifestyle management is who have a history of the disease cose levels form the three main essential not only for diabetics but in the family. Diet, exercise and pillars of lifestyle management for also for pre-diabetics and those regular monitoring of blood glu- diabetics.

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Priyanka becomes Academy member

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haromo P Kithan, music faculty in Nagaland Conservatory of Music and Golden Crown Theological College and a Bachelor’s of Performing Arts in Music has been selected in the soloist category, semi-finals of the first Singapore International Festival of Music (SIFOM) Competition. The competition is being held from July 5 to 9 at the Arts House Gallery, Singapore. Mharomo, sharing about participating in international competition said that he wanted to join Singapore International Festival of Music as he wanted to gain more experience on singing and also wanted to meet new people and appreciate cultural differences. By joining this, he anticipates especially to learn more on vocal techniques and gain more musical understanding. Mharomo has been performing in and around India and has also performed abroad in places such as Norway, Spain, Ireland, Milan and Macau. In 2013, he performed in Norway as a choir member of the Nagaland Singing Ambassadors. In 2014, he represented India with the NSA in Belgium at the 1000 Voices of hope followed by a series of Concerts in Spain and Ireland. In 2015, he represented India to perform with the Asia Pacific Youth Choir in Milan and Macau.

riyanka Chopra is one of the newest members the Academy of Motion Picture of Arts & Sciences (AMPAS) and the actress has praised the ongoing push for racial and gender equality. Following two years of sharp criticism and back-to-back ceremonies with an all-white slate of acting nominees, AMPAS last week invited a record 774 new members from 57 countries around the world to join the organisations ranks, reported Entertainment Weekly. Apart from Priyanka, other Indian stars who have been invited to join the Academy and vote in the Oscars include the likes of, megastar Amitabh Bach-

chan, Aamir Khan, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, filmmakers Goutam Ghose, Buddhadeb Dasgupta, Salman Khan, Irrfan Khan and Deepika Padukone. Priyanka said the class of 2017 “does have a very diverse collection, including a few from my country, and one hopes that we all work together to push the larger picture. I’d like to see more opportunities for foreign films to be represented at the Oscars.” Actress Phylicia Rashad, Rinko Kikuchi, Aldis Hodge, Sanaa Lathan, Terry Crews, Colman Domingo, and Anna Deavere Smith, and Colombian filmmaker Patricia Cardoso have also accepted the AMPAS invitation. Source: PTI

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Wimbledon 2017: Johana Konta Kohima district inter school football tourney Mt. Sinai HSS reaches Pool A finals and Heather Watson go through Our Correspondent

Great Britain's Heather Watson in action during her second round match against Latvia's Anastasija Sevastova. (Reuters Photo)

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lONDON, July 5 (AGeNCieS): Johanna Konta and Heather Watson won their second-round matches at Wimbledon as two British women reached the last 32 for the first time since 1986. Sixth seed Konta, 26, won 7-6 (7-4) 4-6 10-8 against Croatia's Donna Vekic in a tense battle on a hot Centre Court. Watson, 25, matched her best SW19 run with a

stunning 6-0 6-4 win over 18th seed Anastasija Sevastova. In the men's draw, fellow Briton Aljaz Bedene, 27, won 6-3 3-6 6-3 6-3 against Bosnia and Herzegovina's Damir Dzumhur. Watson and Konta's victories mean they have become the first two British women to appear in the same third-round draw since Jo Durie and Anne Hobbs three decades ago.

I-League committee refers foreign quota issue to AIFF New Delhi, July 5 (iANS): The I-League committee on Wednesday referred the foreign players' number issue, raised by five participating clubs, to the All India Football Federation (AIFF) executive committee. According to a statement issued after the meeting held here, the final decision falls under the purview of the AIFF executive committee and whether there would be eight foreigners per team or not would be decided there. Over the last few days, barring Kolkata giants East Bengal and Mohun Bagan and Goan side Churchill Brothers, all clubs wrote letters to the AIFF requesting them to not increase the number of imports as it will be harmful for Indian football. Earlier, it was proposed that like the Indian Super League (ISL) there would be eight foreigners in a squad with two Asian quota players and five in a playing XI with one Asian player. DSK Shivajians had not given any opinion as on Tuesday, but all three North Eastern clubs besides Chennai City FC and Minerva Punjab FC had raised objections. Besides the foreign players quota issue, it was

also decided that the format and timing of the proposed Super Cup/Champions Cup be finalised after reviewing the calendar of the SAFF Championships to be held in Bangladesh in 2018, and further discussions with Football Sports Development Ltd (FSDL), organisers of ISL. The committee also approved the allocation of funds to I-League clubs. A travel subsidy of Rs. 50 lakhs per club was agreed upon with a special subsidy of Rs. 20 lakhs per club. A central marketing expenditure of Rs.1 crore will be borne by AIFF, subject to the clubs submitting their local marketing plan to the sport's parent body before AIFF placing the central marketing expenditure to the finance committee. The committee also deliberated on the proposal from various PSUs of conducting an Institutional/Corporate League for the PSUs and corporates, starting from 2017-18 season and unanimously agreed on the proposal to organise the league under the aegis of AIFF, subject to all expenses being borne by the participating teams.

Konta faces Greece's 101-ranked Maria Sakkari in the third round, while Watson will play former world number one Victoria Azarenka. Belarusian Azarenka is competing in her first Slam since giving birth to her first child Leo in December. Watson has dropped outside the world's top 100 after reaching a high of 38 in January 2015. The former British

number one had only won five tour matches going into the grass-court season, but enjoyed a run to the Eastbourne semi-finals last week on her favourite surface. After defeat by Denmark's Caroline Wozniacki in the last four, Watson said it was the best preparation she could have had going into her home Grand Slam. And it showed as she overpowered Sevastova in an opening set where she cracked seven winners and did not make a single unforced error. Watson wobbled slightly in the second set, losing her serve in the third game with a double fault - one of five in the set - before recovering to win five of the final six games. "I felt very good at the beginning of match, very on it and relaxed, more than I was in my first match," Watson told BBC One. "I obviously know how she plays, she is a great player and I was expecting the best. "She started to step up in the second set but I was able to keep my cool and just stick with her. "I feel like I'm seeing the ball very big and am moving well."

Kohima | July 5

Mt. Sinai HSS today reached the Pool A finals after winning the first quarter final match of the ongoing 1st edition of the Kohima district inter-school football tournament 2017 under the aegis of Royal Club Kohima and School Education Department here at Khuochiezie. Mt. Sinai HSS downed Bethel HSS 3-1 in the 1st quarter-final match. Toshi opened the account for Mt. Sinai HSS in the 11th minute. The equalizer for Bethel HSS came in the 33rd minute as Yhonzelo converted a spot kick into goal. Shovelo increased the score tally of Mt. Sinai HSS in the 59th minute while Benlo added another goal for the team in the 79th minute. 2nd Quarter-Final Match July 6: Time 2:00 PM Ministers' Hill Baptist HSS vs TM Govt HSS

Match in action between Mt. Sinai HSS and Bethel HSS on July 5 in Kohima. (Morung Photo)

22nd Asian Athletics Championships inaugurated in Odisha BhuB ANeSwAR, July 5 (iANS): Odisha showcased its rich culture and tourism potential to the world at the inauguration of the 22nd Asian Athletics Championship, with some splendid cultural performances in a glittering evening at Kalinga Stadium here on Wednesday. Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik inaugurated the championship, the biggest athletics event in the history of the state.

"We prepared a worldclass event in just 90 days. With the Asian Championships, we welcome everyone to witness this spectacle. I am certain that this event marks the golden era of sports in Odisha," Patnaik said. Wishing the athletes success in their endeavour, International Association of Athletics Federations (IAAF) President Sebastian Coe commended the state government for building a world class stadium in a

short span of time. After the formal inauguration, a performer dressed up as 'Olly', the mascot of the championship, led the march-past of athletes. 'Olly' represents the endangered Olive Ridley turtles found in coastal Odisha. Afghanistan led the marching contingents with hosts India bringing up the end. The Indian contingent, led by their flag-bearer, women's 800-metre run-

ner Tintu Luka, was greeted with applause and cheers by the spectators. Over 60 Indian athletes and several officials took part in the event. More than 800 athletes from around 44 countries are to participate in 42 events -- 21 for men and 21 for women. The Asian Athletics Championships will also serve as a qualifying event for the the World Championships to be held in London next month.

‘Giving back to the game’ | KDBA Free Badminton Coaching under way Morung Express News

New tenure of the Kohima District Badminton Association (KDBA)

Kohima | July 5

The Kohima District Badminton Association (KDBA) recently began its free coaching camp from June 19 to train the interested players for the upcoming Inter-District Badminton Championship to be held from July 11 to 14 at Chumoukedima. But for the three decade old Association, the free coaching camp has been an annual affair which has trained many young players. The free coaching, for the KDBA, is about giving back to the game for the love of the game. “In our own capacity, the clubs and well wishers pool in money and resources to help enhance their skills,” says Solo mentioning the major necessity at the moment are shuttlecocks and rackets. The coaching opened to all in Kohima and held every day from 2.30 pm till 5 pm provided intense badminton training by two professional coaches, Alivoker Aier and I. Temjen Ao. The selection for the tournament was also conducted on June 30 where 30 players were selected to participate in the Inter-District Tournament. Rigorous training

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Players undertaking coaching with the two coaches

began after the selection which resumed on July 3. “Badminton is an all weather-game, you can play it throughout the year. More importantly it has health benefits,” says KDBA President Vilar Solo. And like any other sports, the game is often a medium to build new relationships and networking. “Our society is so focused on academics that sometimes the talents and skills of the young, and the avenues sports provide are not realised,” says Honorary Secretary, Neitho Khamo. Here the Association mentions that four badminton players under KDBA were inducted into the Accountant General office through sports quota.

Further, this year a KDBA badminton player also represented India in the Chinese-Taipei Open 2017. Ekumyala, one of the six female players undergoing coaching mentions that despite the low participation of women in the sport, it is a good experience for her “because i am playing against the men.” Ekumyala has been undertaking coaching provided by the KDBA since 1999 where she went on representing Nagaland in the Regional, Zonal and National level. The vision and objective of the Kohima District Badminton Association is to promote badminton among the young instead of wasting the youth on inactive and unhealthy ac-

tivities. Especially between the age of 8 and 10, we want to catch them young, adds Khamo. With most youngsters and even adults in Naga society today confined to cyber spaces, the Association hopes to promote a healthier lifestyle and at the same time produce professional players in Nagaland. Further, the KDBA will be initiating another free coaching camp in October. It has invited any individual, community, ward or village interested in badminton to contact them for free coaching. Enhancing the skills of the players however remains limited due to lack of infrastructures and facilities as there are only two badminton stadium in Kohima. It

: Vilar Solo : Kethoneituo Seyie : Amardeep Gurung : Temjen : Myingthungo Honorary Secretary : Neitho Khamo Honorary Treasurer : Zhabou Executive members : One member each from 1. Dawn Club 2. Sunrise Club 3. Afternoon Club 4. Evening Club 5. Crescent Club 6. Bayavii Club 7. High School Club 8. Angami Sports Association 9. Rengma Sports Association 10. Kewhimia Badminton Club may also be put to the notice of the concerned authorities that the Badminton stadium at Officers’ Hill is currently in a dilapidated condition with no major repair works or maintenance for a long time. It is the clubs and individuals who have been contributing for the maintenance of the stadium. Back in the day, Badminton was a game played in one’s front yard, backyard, compounds or open roads in many localities in Kohima. However with the sprawling urban areas, compact localities,

unplanned city structures, and the lack of parks and sports arenas, many citizens today are confined indoors, with the game only reserved for the privileged few who can afford the infrastructure, facility and space. The sport however has gained popularity in recent years, and with the various sports schemes provided by the GoI for the development of sports in all the states, hopefully citizens and young talented players will get to resume the much loved game in the State again.

Messi pens three-year contract extension with Barcelona Pacquiao backs call for review of Horn decision BARCelONA, July 5 (ReuteRS): Barcelona's Argentina forward Lionel Messi will sign a new fouryear deal keeping him at the Nou Camp until 2021, the Spanish club said on Wednesday, ending speculation that the five times Ballon d'Or winner could be tempted to leave. English Premier League club Manchester City, managed by former Barca boss Pep Guardiola, were reported to have tabled a bid earlier this year for the 30-year-old, who scored 37 goals in La Liga and 11 times in the Champions League last season. Messi's father and agent Jorge opened negotiations with Barcelona officials last December, but their talks on the player's eighth professional contract there progressed slowly. The player joined the Catalan giants at the age of 13, made his debut in 2004 and has been there ever since, winning

30 major honours including eight domestic league titles and four Champions League trophies. The No.10 has notched a record 507 goals for Barca in all competitions and is La Liga's record all-time scorer with 349 goals. Messi is set to put pen to paper on his new deal at Barcelona when he returns from his honeymoon later this month, the club said. "FC Barcelona and Leo Messi have

agreed on a contract renewal that will keep the Argentinian at the club until June 30th, 2021," a club statement read. "The club is very happy with both the renewal and the commitment of Messi, the best player in history, who has played his full professional career at Barca and has led the team to an era of extraordinary success." Local media reports suggest Messi will remain the club's highest earner,

while his buyout clause has been increased to 300 million euros ($340.08 million). The player follows in the footsteps of team mates Luis Suarez and Neymar, who signed new deals last season. Messi was about to enter his last year with the club before the new contract was agreed. Messi and his father remain embroiled in a tax fraud case in Spain after a Catalan court last July found them guilty on three counts of fraud from 2007 to 2009 to the tune of 4.1 million euros ($4.6 million) on image rights. The two were handed 21-month prison sentences but may have that substituted for a fine after prosecutors said they were open to dropping the jail terms. Neither are expected to go to jail as under Spanish law sentences of less than two years can be served under probation.

Manny Pacquiao of the Philippines swings and misses during his loss to Jeff Horn of Australia. (Reuters Photo) Reuters

Manny Pacquiao has backed a call asking the World Boxing Organisation (WBO) to review the controversial points decision that saw Australia's Jeff Horn capture the Filipino great's welterweight world title in Brisbane on Sunday. Horn improved his unbeaten record to 17-0-

1 after the judges scored the bout 117-111, 115-113 and 115-113 in the 29-yearold's favour but many observers questioned the outcome, saying the officials had made a "hometown decision". While Horn dismissed criticism of his win, the regulatory body of professional sport in the Philippines, the Games and

Amusement Board (GAB), requested a "thorough review" of the fight on Monday and Pacquiao has backed their demand. "WBO should take appropriate action on the letter sent by the Games and Amusement Board (GAB) so as not to erode the people's interest in boxing," eight-division world champion Pacquiao said in a

statement on Wednesday. "On my part, I had already accepted the decision but as a leader and, at the same time, fighter, I have the moral obligation to uphold sportsmanship, truth and fairness in the eyes of the public." "I love boxing and I don't wanna see it dying because of (an) unfair decision and officiating." On Tuesday, the WBO said that the decision could not be reversed and highlighted the rematch clause in both fighters' contracts. "The discretion of a referee or judge cannot be reversed, except in a case of fraud or violation of laws which is not the case in Pac vs Horn," the organisation said on their Twitter account. "The contract for Pac vs Horn provides a rematch clause, which the WBO is in accordance if the promoters decide to move forward."

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