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NSCN (K) cautions DIMAPUR, JUNE 10 (MExN): NSCN (K) has cautioned that a “band of criminals masquerading as NSCN workers are engaged in tax collection spree in and around Kohima by producing forged authorisation letter of Col Isak Sumi issued to Major Kisheto for the financial year 2016-17 on commercial/business enterprises and government departments.” In this connection, MIP NSCN (K) in a press note has informed all concerned to maintain vigil.

Our Correspondent Kohima | June 10

A Great Indian Hornbill at the Nagaland Zoological Park in Dimapur, Nagaland on June 10. The Great Indian Hornbill is one of the larger members of the hornbill family and it is found largely in Southeast Asia. The bird has been a cultural icon of the Naga people and has been depicted in many Naga myths, fables, folklore, songs and dances. (Photo by Caisii Mao)

‘Nagaland Communitization Policy becoming languid; needs revival’ KOHIMA, JUNE 10 (NEPS): Secretary for Land Recourses Department, Y Kikheto Sema, today said the communitization program implemented in Nagaland since 2002 was “unique” and the very idea of the program was not only sharing responsibilities of government institutions but also instilling a sense of belongingness to all sections of people.

Delivering lecture on the ‘communitization in Nagaland’ during the Common Induction Programs of IAS, IPS, NCS, NPS and Allied Services Probationers of 2014 batch here at ATI Conference Hall on Friday, the Secretary narrated as to how the “unique” concept of the communitization came into being in Nagaland.

He said the concept of communitization introduced in Nagaland by former Nagaland Chief Secretary, RS Pandey was an attempt towards devolution of powers for managing the institutions to the

community.

Kikheto Sema, who was part of the team while framing the communitization program in the State, said they had to evolve a triple ‘T’ concept - Trust the user community; Train the user community on discharging newfound responsibilities and Transfer of Government powers & recourses.

He also disclosed that communitization sought to revive the strong sociocapital base of the Naga society, with its values and principles, traditional and age-old legacies, such as the Morung system of education,” he said.

He said as soon as the Nagaland Communitization of Public Institutions & Services Acts, 2002 came in, the Nagaland Communitisation of Elementary Education Institution and Services Rule 2002 was notified on March 28, 2002. He further explained as to why the Government had to implement communitization of Elementary education in

the State. He said Elementary Education consisted of 87% of the total education sector, besides 90% of the government schools were in rural areas. Funds also hardly reached the grassroots level, while salaries were not disbursed in time not to forget about illegal deduction on salaries, etc.

On top of this, there were other issues like poor infrastructures, no attraction of students, high rate of dropouts, many untrained teachers and poor attendance of teachers, poor results and pass percentage and no sense of belongingness.

With all these things in mind, the government targeted elementary education in the State to be communitised under the Communitisation Scheme.

So in order to effectively implement Communitisation Elementary Education, they constituted the Village Education Committee (VEC) to run the affairs institutions.

Kikheto Sema dis-

closed that three years after the implementation of communitisation of education in Nagaland there was a marked improvement in the education sectors. Several VECs were able to improve the management of their schools by utilizing the honorary services of retired or serving educationists hailing from their villages. They could also identify a good number of bogus teachers and weed them out, he claimed.

He however regretted that the communisation policy was becoming slower these days and urged the probationers to step in for revival.

“If communitisation is implemented in letter and spirit, we could have requested the Government of India to modify some of the flagship programs due to its practical difficulties in its implementation, wherein communitization program could have solved for a better delivery system,” he added.

4 arrested in telemarketing fraud ACAUT condemns issue of

summons to Yikhum village

Morung Express News Dimapur | June 10

Four persons, including a woman, were arrested in a fraud telemarketing case. The four, identified as Dipjyoti Talukdar, Animesh Goswami, Mantu Patgiri and Pinky Moni Das were arrested from Assam on June 9 in an operation conducted by the Nagaland Police in coordination with the Assam Police.

According to the Dimapur police, the arrests were made based on three complaints registered separately in Dimapur and Kohima in mid-May. The modus operandi was simple – the operators of the scam would call up unsuspecting victims with offers of selling computers and mobile phones at highly subsidised rates in the name of legitimate companies. Online money transactions would then be initiated with the operators assuring the buyers of shipping the product. The buyers would wire the cash to accounts provided only to never receive the item bought.

IPS probationer, Vishal, who led the investigation, at a media briefing today informed that the investigation began following

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Nagaland doctors urged to serve the underprivileged

Rising heat could cut 3.6% of India’s daylight work hours NEW DELHI, JUNE 10 (IANS): India is set to lose 3.6 per cent of annual daylight work hours by 2025 due to rising temperatures, reveals an IndiaSpend analysis of data in a new United Nations report. The loss of daylight work hours could increase to 5.2 per cent in 2055 and eight percent in 2085, assuming a consistent rise of 2.7°C, according to Climate Change and Labour: Impacts of heat in the workplace, released by the United Nations Development Program (UNDP). Exploring the link between rising temperatures and productivity loss, the report said South Asian countries will be the most affected by rising temperatures; European and South American countries will be the least affected. The report is the latest to warn of productivity losses resulting from climate change. The worstaffected countries globally will be Burkina Faso, Cambodia, Pakistan and the Maldives.In the southern state of Telangana, as many as 315 people died this year (until May) from heat-related causes, and as IndiaSpend reported in April 2016, heat-wave deaths in India increased 296 percent, or three times, over the last 23 years. The year 2015 was the third-warmest recorded in India since record-keeping began in 1901 and as many as 22,563 people have died in heat waves across India between 1992 and 2015, as we reported.

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Three of the four arrested in the case flanked by Vishal, IPS (probationer) and ASI Ababo Newmai at West PS, Dimapur on June 10.

a complaint lodged by a Dimapur-based electronics store in May. It was later discovered that two such cases were pending in Kohima. In the investigation that ensued, the police narrowed in on two phone numbers and two bank accounts that were alleged to have been used by the operators.

The police used call data and bank transaction analyses of the phone numbers and bank accounts to pinpoint the locations of the suspects in Assam. After narrowing down possible locations, the investigation team from West Police Station, in coordination with the Assam Police headed to Guwahati on June 8. A series of

raids were then conducted the next day on June 9 in the Hatigaon area of Guwahati and Pathshala in Barpeta district resulting in the arrest of the four, who were brought to Dimapur today.

Stating that 7 other bank accounts were used to run the scam, it is suspected that more people could have been duped with possible victims in upper Assam, Manipur and in Bhutan. According to the bank transactions, the amount could exceed over Rs. 10 lakhs.

Meanwhile, DCP (Zone II), Dr. KPA Ilyas appealed the public to be wary of such bogus marketing gimmicks and requested any person to come forward with information or complaint on such activity.

DIMAPUR, JUNE 10 (MExN): The Against Corruption and Unabated Taxation (ACAUT) Nagaland today condemned the summons allegedly issued to Yikhum Village GBs and VDB members “by the so called Town Commander of Wokha town, NSCN (IM) to its Thungo brigade headquarter.”

A press note from the ACAUT Nagaland media cell said “it is apparent that summon was issued to force the village leaders to hand over their recently released MNREGA fund.” It added that the stand taken by the ACAUT Wokha unit that, “Yikhum leaders cannot be summoned anywhere on the issue of tax/ monetary matters and the strict adherence to ‘One Government One Tax’ by the people of Wokha” is once again a “forceful reminder” to the Naga political groups that “no arbitrary power can break the resolve of a people united for a good cause.”

On the issue of 24% tax and any other form of taxation levied by the Naga po-

litical groups, the ACAUT Nagaland made it clear to the Naga public that “these contentious issues can be addressed appropriately only if the people in the other districts are willing to come together like the 14 frontal organizations of Wokha district have done to form ACAUT Wokha unit believing in the slogan One Government One Tax.” It further lent support to the appeal of its Wokha unit to the Nagaland Contractors’ & Suppliers’ Union (NCSU) that the “membership of YN Lotha, so-called Town Commander of Wokha Town, NSCN (IM), and also a government registered contractor, should be struck off from NCSU rolls.”

ACAUT Nagaland further questioned as to how the district administration and the police “can allow such harassments and threats be meted out to the public right under their nose.” It asked the district administration and the Police to immediately take action and not to let people fend for themselves.

Minister for Health & Family Welfare, P Longon today urged every member of the Nagaland In-Service Doctors Association (NIDA) to put more effort and without any reservation serve the people, especially in the under- served areas of Nagaland.

Addressing the evening session of the NIDA annual general body meeting here today, he said the public expectation from doctors is above any other profession.

Informing that the Nagaland State Government is putting a sincere effort to create a congenial atmosphere for doctors to work even in the most remote areas of the state, he said “place of posting is not a big question when you choose to dedicate your service to mankind.”

He hoped that every doctor would have a soft corner for people living in the far flung areas who are deprived of good health care for decades.

“I strongly believe that those doctors serving the under privileged area are more privileged taking the great challenges in their hand,” he said and called upon doctors to come forward and serve the under privileged people with bold initiative.

The Minister said that despite the best efforts being made, there are areas that call for more attention.

“Though the public health care services in Nagaland is still limited in reaching out to interior areas, we

‘Specialist doctors should not be confined to Dimapur, Kohima alone’ MS and CMOs urged not to forward any application where there is not vacancy

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r. L. Watikala Ao, Principal Director, Directorate of Health & Family Welfare today requested all the Medical Superintendent and Chief Medical Officers not to forward any application where there is no vacancy.

Speaking at the annual general body meeting of the Nagaland In-Service Doctors’ Association (NIDA) here today, she also called for the best use of the facilities provided by the government.

Ambulances provided to transport patients to the hospitals should be utilized properly; she stated adding that such facility should also be made known to the people.

The Principal Director also opined that specialist doctors must be posted to different hospitals of the State instead of keeping them confined to Kohima and Dimapur alone. Stating that the state requires more doctors, she also called for creation of more posts.

are here together to give patient friendly services to our people. We will not allow the public to plunge into poverty because of lack of medical care but rather let us pledge together today and give them a chance to enjoy good health,” he said.

He told that keeping in mind the robust healthcare system of availability, quality and affordability, the National Rural Health Mission 2005 was initiated to take healthcare to the doorstep of the rural population.

He also stated that a new National Health Mission, combining rural and urban areas has commenced in 2013. “With this, our country is marching forward to achieve the targeted health policies in delivering better health

care to our people,” he said.

Expressing happiness that there are a large number of high –calibre doctors in the state, he said, “In this modern era, every doctor should excel in their own field of specialty. You have potential, explore more on advance medical technology and scale yourself to greater heights in your profession.”

Longon expressed confidence that under the umbrella of NIDA, the doctor’s fraternity in Nagaland are working closely together for the upliftment of the public health care system.

“Keep your fraternity’s name high by hard work and dedication to fill the deficit, in fulfilling the public health demands and take the people’s health in your hands to a greater height,” he said.

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Sanjeevani Polyclinic & Diagnostic Centre in Dimapur Morung Express News Dimapur | June 10

With the objective of delivering better health services and facilities through specialist doctors from within and outside the state, Sajeevani Polyclinic & Diagnostic Centre at Ram Janaki Higher Secondary School road, Dimapur was inaugurated on Friday by Minister for Roads & Bridges, Y. VIkheho Swu. On the occasion, Sanjeevani, CEO, Rakesh Jain announced one day free check up on 9th of every month to Minister for Forest, Environment & Wildlife, Dr Niekiesalie Nicky Kire inaugurating the water the poor and downtrodden station, a free drinking water shed for the visitors inside the Nagaland Zoological Park on women in the state. He said June 10. (Morung Photo) the announcement was

in response to the appeal made by Prime Minster Narendra Modi to all doctors in India during the 2nd Anniversary Celebration of NDA government.

Currently, the Clinic has two renowned doctors, Dr. Sanjib Chowdhury (General Physician) and Dr. Azidi Zeliang, MD (Child Specialist) besides a God gifted person from Grace Gift Healing Centre, Tiasashi Aier.

Minister, Y. VIkheho Swu lighting lamp during the inauguration of Sajeevani Polyclinic & Diagnostic Centre, Dimapur on Friday. (Morung Photo)

Seminar on ‘Quality of banking services and its impact’ Morung Express News Dimapur | June 10

A one-day seminar on ‘Quality of banking services and its impact on customer satisfaction with special reference to Nagaland’, highlighted on the ignorance of vast majority of the population to the various services and schemes provided by banks.

The UGC sponsored seminar was organized

by Public College of Commerce, Dimapur, in collaboration with State Bank of India (SBI) Regional Business Office, Dimapur, at Hotel Theja Fort on Friday.

Addressing the seminar, ADC Dimapur, Elizabeth Ngully, said though Dimapur is the major commercial district of the state with 57 bank branches, the highest among the districts in Nagaland, yet there are still many citizens who do

not have a bank account mainly due ignorance or difficulties faced while opening bank accounts.

The ADC said majority of the population is still unaware of the facilities and schemes provided by the banks while some do not approach banks either because of fear psychosis or apprehension of depositing in banks.

On the other hand, Elizabeth also said most banks operate in Nagaland just to collect deposits and that they are customer-friendly only to the elite and successful businessmen or entrepreneurs.

Banks have still not been successful in reaching out to the majority of the population and a lot of people have no idea as to how to avail loans. The only loan people are aware of is the car loan with a few people aware of personal or house building

ADC Dimapur, Elizabeth Ngully addresses the one-day seminar on June 10. (Morung Photo)

loans, she said.

“The banks don’t come forward in helping people in availing loans; even the subsidized loans given by the government to the beneficiaries cannot be availed”, she said and added the beneficiaries have to run from pillar to post to produce endless documents as demanded by banks.

In such a scenario, the ADC appealed to the banks to change their attitude and outlook and to take care of every individual as a customer regardless of their status. The ADC also reminded banks that to compete in the global industry, one must offer services that create customer satisfaction and that every

Free medical camp in Naga Hospital Colony

Kohima, June 10 (mexn): A free medial camp was organized on June 10 at Panchayat Hall, Naga Hospital Colony, organized by Urban Primary Health Centre (UPHC), Seikhazou, Kohima.

A press note stated that in his address, Naga Hospital Colony chairman, Vizetuo Solo thanked the UPHC Seikhazou for giving special concern to the colony for organizing the free medical camp. The invocation prayer was given by Kehoulelie Zatsu, traveling pastor CRC Naga Hospital Colony.

Naga Hospital Colony Panchayat and Naga Hospital Youth Organization members were also present at the medical camp.

During the medial camp –free screening test for sugar/HIV, malaria and BP were carried

Medical team attends to patients during the free medial camp organized on June 10 at Panchayat Hall, Naga Hospital Colony.

out by the doctors and nurses, while free medicines were also distributed. Dr. Ao Meren Longkumer, MO, In-charge UPHC Seikhazou and Dr.

Senti Moa, Mobile Medical Unit (MMU), Kohima, nurses and health workers carried out the medical camp. More than 200 people turned up for the

Reality shows and talent hunts organizers informed

DimaPuR, June 10 (mexn): The Dimapur DC office has notified that certain organisations and agencies are organising reality shows and talent hunts etc without following appropriate measures to safeguard the welfare of the participating candidates. “Such self-interested profit-oriented organisations are done at the cost of the participants depriving them of a fair play,” DC Kesonyu Yhome, IAS said in a press release. Public are informed that any agency or organisation planning to organise such shows and programme should take prior permission of the district administration. “Failure to obtain such permission shall attract befitting penalty,” the DC added.

School Education informs

Kohima, June 10 (mexn): The Department of School Education has informed all the candidates recommended by NPSC for the posts of Post Graduate Teachers vide NO.NPSC/C-12/2010 dated 29.04.

2016 to collect the offering letter, identity certificate and antecedent form from the office the undersigned from June 13 onward. This was informed in a press release issued by F.P Solo, Commissioner Secy to Government of Nagaland.

medical camp.

Free distribution of LLINS (Mosquito net) was done by Directorate of Health and Family Welfare.

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of bank branches in the state is 106 in rural areas, 44 in semi-urban areas and eleven in the rural areas.

It is found that most of the banks and their branches in Nagaland are concentrated in the districts of Dimapur and Kohima. All the 28 banks operating in Nagaland are found to exist in Dimapur and 16 banks in Kohima. Out of the 161 bank branches in Nagaland, 92 branches i.e.

57.14% are found in these districts alone. Dimapur is the major commercial center with the highest number of bank branches (57) followed

by Kohima (35) and Mokokchung (24).

This indicated the unavailability of proper and adequate banking facilities in the other eight districts and poor banking network. AGM SBI Dimapur Branch, Deboyjoti Dutta, also stressed on banks to improve the customer-friendly services.

Child right sensitization prog held at Tuensang

tuensang, June 10 (mexn): The District Child Protection Unit, Tuensang organized awareness and sensitization programme on child right at Kuthur Village, Holongba Village, Tuensang Village and Panso Town on May 26 and 28, and June 3 and 4 respectively. The programs were based on responsibilities of adults and caring and protection of child.

Resource person were NS Khaikho, District Child Protection Officer, Thekrusolie Vakha, Legal cum Probation Officer, Keviyiechunuo, Protection Officer(IC) and Pakhiu Khiamniungan, Advocate & Secretary, Child Welfare Committee, Tuensang They highlighted on Child Rights and Protection; Integrated Child Pro-

tection Scheme and its component; Role of Village Level Child Protection Committee; Juvenile Justice Act; Protection of Child from Sexual Offence and Prohibition of Child Labor, which exclusively dealt with the child right to survival, right to physical, mental and emotional development, principle of child right to participate in decision affecting his interest, principle of best interest and principle of family responsibility.

A press release issued

by T. Vakha, Legal Probation officer said that the programme was very successful with huge attendance and responses, having question hours and feedbacks from the attendees for the care and protection of children.

RD Block Chumu conduct sensitization on Aadhaar Seeding

chumuKeDima, June 10 (mexn): As part of initiative of Ministry of Rural Development to enable social welfare schemes to be paid directly into Aadhaar linked bank accounts of MGNREGA beneficiaries, the Rural Development Block Chumukedima conducted a training on sensitization on Aadhaar Seeding for village functionaries under RD Block Chumukedima on Friday at BDO’s office Chumukedima.

S. Besu Bosco, Chief Manager, Lead Bank, SBI, Regional Business Office Dimapur and Temsurenla Jamir, Branch Manager, SBI Chumukedima spoke at the training and distributed forms for

linking of Aadhaar/UID number with the account of the beneficiaries and also consent forms giving consent to implementing department for using beneficiaries’ Aadhaar number to establish and authenticate his/her identification under MGNREGA. Bank officials also highlighted the process of opening of bank account and the documents required for opening of account for those beneficiaries who do not have bank account. They further urged the village functionaries not to look for temporary solution but for permanent solution.

Highlighting the importance of Aadhaar Seeding, Imkong Phom,

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Assistant Project Coordinator, DRDA Dimapur urged all the MGNREGA job card holders to apply for aadhaar card registration as only those who have their aadhaar card seeded to their MGNREGA job card would receive money.

Block Development Officer, Chumukedima K. Yamao Konyak gave a keynote address on the occasion.

Imtizulu, BAPO, RD Block Chumukedima proposed vote to thanks. Tiatoshi Jamir, SO, RD Block Chumukedima chaired the programme.

Village functionaries of all the 49 villages under RD Block Chumukedima attended the training.

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customer is to be regarded as the most important factor in the banking industry and other industries as well. Banks must look from within and see whether they are equipped to meet the challenges of the economy, Elizabeth said.

Thought the banking network in the state of Nagaland is not as large and wide as in other parts of the country, records indicate that there is a steady growth in the functioning of this sector in the state. Out of the total 28 banks operating in the state, 17 are nationalized/public sector commercial banks, nine are national level private sector commercial banks, a state owned Co-Operative Bank and one regional Rural Bank. The state has a total of 161 bank branches, eleven regional rural banks and 21 co-operative banks.

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Kohima, June 10 (DiPR): The Office of the Deputy Commissioner & District Election Officer, Kohima in a press release stated that the second round of training for BLOs (Booth level Officers ) of Kohima district will be held on the following date, time and place: For 8- Western Angami A/C and 11-Northern Angami-II A/C, BLO training will be held on June 13 in the DC’s conference hall Kohima at 11:00 AM; For 12-Tseminyu A/C, BLO training will be held at Dobashi Court ADC Tseminyu Office on June 14 at 11:00 AM; For 14- Southern Angami-I A/C and 15- Southern Angami-II A/C, BLO training will be held at Dobashi Court SDO (C) Jakhama Office on June 14 at 11:00 AM and for 9-Kohima Town A/C and 10- Northern Angami-I A/C, BLO training will be held in DC’s Conference Hall, Kohima on June 16 at 11:00 AM. In this connection, all the BLOs have been directed to attend the training.

Appropriate disciplinary action shall be taken up against any BLO failing to attend the training.

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TBHJ 10th Academic Session today Kohima, June 10 (mexn): Chief Engineer, Police Engineering Project, Nagaland Er. Swedevil Zao will grace the Tyrannus Boys Hostel Jakhama (TBHJ) 10th Academic Session launching programme as chief guest. He will also launch ‘Citizen Rights Awareness Campaign’ with a team of 45 LL.B Final Year students to be led by Professor-in-Charged Kezhokhoto Savi of Kohima Law College in the hostel(TBHJ) premises on June 11 at 2:00 pm. The Asst. CR of LL.B VIth semester Kohima Law College Ms. Toshitula Jamir informed all the students to be assembled at Kohima Law College compound by 11.45 am so as to avail transportation to Tyrannus Boys Hostel Jakhama.

CVC to repair Mokokchung to Mariani road moKoKchung, June 10 (DiPR): The Changki Village Council (CVC) along with the citizens of Changki Village will be repairing the 30 km stretch Mokokchung to Mariani road under Changki area on June 13 and 14. It has been informed that on the given date, vehicles will be allowed to ply but commuters are requested to bear any inconveniences during the repair date. In this regard, the Sub Divisional Administration will also depute staff to monitor during the work. ADC, Mangkolemba T. Imtiwapang Aier further requested all the concern to co-operate during the given date in the above mentioned route.

Free ARV vaccination cum livestock & poultry vaccination at Lizu (Old) Zunheboto, June 10 (mexn): The Department of Veterinary and AH Zunheboto in a press note informed that a free anti rabies vaccination camp cum vaccination of all the livestock and poultry would be conducted for Lizu (old) village on June 14 from 8:00 am onward with team leader, Dr. Bocto VAS Vety Hospital Zunheboto and his team. Therefore, GBs and Village Council have been requested to render all possible cooperation to the team. Further, Dr. Toshi Aier CVO, Zunheboto in a press release also informed that despite the director's office liberal/enough vaccines being issued, due to man power and other difficult reasons the office would be conducting such programmes only at phase manner to reach out other remote villages/sub division hq with the facility. It was also informed that on May 9 a total of 126 dogs were immunized against rabies in Zunheboto.

NRMSATA office bearers elected Kohima, June 10 (mexn): The Nagaland RMSA Teachers’ Association 2015-16 (NRMSATA) held a combined district convenors meeting at NSF Conference Hall, Kohima on June 10. In the meeting, the new office bearers were elected with Renbemo. L. PattonPresident, Benkiya Apon-Vice-President, Kezhothito Keyho-General Secretary, Vinoto Achumi-Assistant General Secretary, Vizayieno Zashümo-Treasurer, Medongunuo Solo- Information & Public Secretary. A press release from the newly elected members urged its members to continuously extend their support and co-operation. The forum further stated that RMSA 2015-16 has been tirelessly discharging their duties for the last four months without salaries.

Therefore, the forum appealed the Education Department to disperse the pending four months salaries as early as possible.

P&AR notifies Kohima, June 10 (DiPR): The Department of Personnel & Administrative Reforms in pursuance to the Chief Electoral Officer’s letter wherein, all the state Government Departments including the Central Government Departments are instructed to open SVEEP Cell to disseminate electoral awareness messages and the action plans to secure ethical and informed voting practices under the charge of one Nodal Officer and one Assistant as per the formal and submit to the CEO, Nagaland.

PYF 20th general session concludes PeRen, June 10 (mexn): The 20th General Session of Peren Youth Federation (PYF) was held on June 4 at Kejanglwa village hosted by Village Council of Kejanglwa Village. A new team of office bearers were elected for the tenure of three years 2016-2018 headed by president Tingba Hegui; General Secretary Kiezeuh Sephe; Finance Secretary Er. Tsiamchi Ndang; Treasurer Isapleung Hega; Press Secretary Heigum Herie.

PYF Press Secretary Heigum Herie in a press release informed that Peren Youth Federation is the apex body of the entire Peren people. President of all the federating unit are inducted as the Vice Presidents of the Peren Youth Federation. A dedicatory prayer was conducted for the newly elected office bearers by the Pastor Paulambe Kejanglwa Baptist Church.

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It is hereby notified to all the students seeking admission to B.Sc. (Hons.)Ag. and various disciplines of M.Sc.(Ag.) & PhD degree programme in Agriculture in the School of Agricultural Sciences & Rural Development, Medziphema Campus of Nagaland University for the Academic Session 2015-16, that the prospectus and application forms can be obtained on cash payment of Rs. 150.00 for SC/ST and Rs. 200.00 for General category from the Accounts Section, NU, SASRD, Medziphema Campus, Medziphema — 797 106, Nagaland; Nagaland University, Lumami; Meriema Campus (Kohima) and SETAM, Dimapur.

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THE MORUNG EXPRESS

For India’s surging economy, small is beautiful New Delhi/MuMbai, JuNe 10 (ReuteRs): For Rohan Sharma, business has never been better. Sales at his autoparts company in Gujarat are booming and the order book has almost doubled in the past year.

His Bhagirath Coach & Metal Fabricators has just invested nearly $120,000 in new machinery and plans to spend up to $1.2 million this year to expand capacity. That’s an encouraging sign for Asia’s third-largest economy, where stressed balance sheets at big firms and heavy reliance on bank credit, which has dried up following a surge in troubled loans, have stymied efforts to revive private investment.

Sharma does not face such constraints. He says his firm is debt-free and relies mainly on internal resources to fund capacity expansion. A survey from the Reserve Bank of India shows he is not alone.

The annual study of nearly 240,000 unlisted small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) found they are saving their way to growth, helping transform India into the world’s fastestgrowing large economy in the past two years.

India has more than 45 million SMEs, accounting for nearly 40 percent of gross domestic product.

A worker separates casting joints of gearboxes inside a small-scale automobile manufacturing unit in Ahmedabad.

Most are unlisted, and their earnings growth has outpaced listed companies for the past three years.

“We never allowed exuberance to get the better of hard business logic,” Sharma said. Sales at smaller private firms grew 12 percent in 2014/15, the central bank survey showed. Sales at listed big companies rose 1.4 percent over the same period.

Operating profit of the unlisted firms grew an annual 16.6 percent in the year, three times the pace at listed companies, and they in-

creased their gross savings.

While higher expenses halved net profit growth at private firms, they still grew at double-digit pace. In contrast, listed companies struggled with shrinking profits. Debt-laden big listed firms, meanwhile, are still reluctant to undertake new investments, and foreign firms can find India’s labyrinthine regulations overwhelming.

Also, infrastructure and resources needed for complex manufacturing, like roads, skilled labour and consistent power

supply, is often lacking.

That led to a contraction in capital spending in the January-March quarter.

Despite that, strong consumer spending helped power economic growth of 7.9 percent, the fastest rate among the world’s major economies.

FLEXIBILITY AN ADVANTAGE “Being a small-scale company has helped us in getting more orders,” said Pramod Patel, managing partner at Reliable Paints.

Patel’s company, which supplies industrial paint to

the metals, chemical, auto and defence sectors, saw 25 percent growth in its order book in the fiscal year ending in March. “We can customise different paint shades for clients, unlike big paint companies which can only provide specific paint shades,” he said.

Capacity utilisation at his Gujarat-based factory shot up to 80 percent from 50 percent in 2014/15.

Now, Patel is buying new machines, hiring workers and spending more on marketing. Helping power smaller firms has been Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s plan to build 10,000 km of new national highways and upgrade another 50,000 km as part of $32 billion infrastructure spending this fiscal year.

This has boosted sales of heavy commercial vehicles and, by extension, auto ancillary companies. Steel Strips Wheels (STWH.NS), for example, reported a 55 percent jump in earnings per share in the fiscal year that ended in March.

The company, which supplies wheel rims to major automakers, has seen a big leap in capacity utilization. Its commercial vehicles wheel plant is now using 95 percent of capacity from little over 35 percent in 2013/14. “Today our order book is more than our

execution capacity,” chief financial officer Naveen Sorot said. “So we are planning to expand our production capacity”.

PATCHY RECOVERY For India to consistently grow at or above 8 percent that it targets to generate jobs for a rapidly expanding workforce, major listed enterprises will have to come to the party.

Encouragingly, the infrastructure push has begun to feed through to the balance sheets of some bigger listed firms. Corporate earnings at listed non-financial firms in the March quarter grew 18 percent, the strongest in the past two years, raising hopes of an improvement in their debt-laden balance sheets.

Nonetheless, the recovery in investment is patchy.

Thermax Ltd (THMX.NS), an engineering company, reported a 15 percent drop in its order book in the last quarter from a year ago.

With banks increasingly taking action against corporations that default on loans, a senior government official said companies are likely to keep a lid on capital outlays unless they see visible returns on new investments.

“Until then, government spending will have to do the heavy lifting,” the official said.

It is applicable on various grades of stainless steel plate, sheets and strips used for utensils as well as for low nickel austenitic stainless steel sheet and strips used in kitchen appliances and utensils.

“No person shall by himself or through any person on his behalf manufacture or store for sale, sell or distribute any stainless steel product specified in the schedule, which do not conform to the specified standards and do not bear standard mark of BIS, on obtaining a certification mark licence from BIS,” the Ministry said.

The government from time to time has been issu-

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It has also been taking other counter measures such as imposing minimum import price, antidumping and safeguard duty on various steel products to check imports from countries such as China, South Korea and Japan.

Last month, the government imposed a provisional anti- dumping duty for six months on seamless tubes, steel pipes, among others imported from China.

New Delhi, JuNe 10 (ageNcies): Japanese car manufacturer, Toyota Motors has been named as the world’s most valuable car brand by British market research giant - Millward Brown. Toyota has taken the number one spot in BrandZ Top 100 Most Valuable Global Brands recently released by the market research firm.

Apparently Millward Brown has been carrying this study for the past 11 years and since then Toyota has taken the top spot as the most valued car brand 9 times.

Now, the way Millward Brown assesses these brands is by combining measures of brand equity using information obtained during interviews with more than two million car owners from all over the world. According to their report, Toyota Motors brand value has gone up by 2% since last year and currently stands at $ 29.5 Billion dollars. The credit for this success goes to Toyota’s efforts on improving customer experience and increasing its value benchmark, says Global BrandZ director Peter Walshe.

As for the second most valued car brand in the world, it was taken by German luxury car maker BMW, which also saw an increase in brand value of 2 per cent at $ 26.8 billion. What facilitated BMW’s success was its latest flagship sedan, the new 7-series, the i8 plug-in hybrid supercar and the i3 EV. Right behind was rival Mercedes-Benz, which saw the highest increase in brand value of 4 per cent among the top 10 cars at $ 22.7 billion. What aided the Stuttgart-based carmaker’s growth was the success of the revamped E-Class and the brands popularity in China.

This year American luxury electric carmaker Tesla joined the top 10 list at the No. 10 spot with a brand value of $ 4.4 billion. Incidentally, this position was previously occupied by Toyota’s luxury car brand Lexus. According to the report what worked as Tesla’s ticked to the top 10 list was the recent the carmaker’s most affordable electric Sedan, Model 3, which was unveiled a few months back. The car will also be the first Tesla model to enter the Indian sub-continent. Among the rest of the car brands in the top 10 most valuable car brands list we have - Honda was at the fourth position, Ford at fifth, Nissan took the sixth spot, and Audi, Land Rover and Porsche took the seventh, eighth and ninth position respectively.

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“The Department of Post wants to connect with and involve the people of India in designing the DNA of the India Post Payments Bank. One of the guiding principles of the India Post Payments Bank would be co-creating value propositions and products with its customers and other stakeholders,” the statement said.

“The present contest is the first step towards this ongoing engagement. It has also initiated a nationwide survey to understand the needs of different segments of customers,” it added. The contest is open to all Indian citizens, institutions, agencies and entities for a period of one month, until July 9, 2016.

The best entry will be awarded Rs 50,000. A panel of eminent designers and experts will help shortlist 20 best entries, which will thereafter be put up for voting on the MyGov platform for the final selection of the winner, the statement added.

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The Steel Ministry issued the Stainless Steel (Quality Control) Order, 2016 for products used in making utensils and kitchen appliances.

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‘The middle path solution to the naga peace process’ Founding & former Editor of The Morung Express addresses at the annual lecture of Arambam Somorendra Trust

Along Longkumer speaking at the 11th Arambam Somerendra Memorial Lecture, 2016 in Imphal.

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Founding and former Editor of The Morung Express, Along Longkumer while delivering the 11th Arambam Somerendra Memorial Lecture, 2016 in Imphal on the theme "Framework for a Shared Future: A Way

Forward on Democracy, Integration…Peace” has stressed on the need to move to a higher level of understanding – openly discuss ideas and look for innovation, breakthroughs, novelty in addressing the difficulties. "If we can do this – a way out can be found," he said.

The annual lecture is organised by Arambam Somorendra Trust to commemorate the death anniversary of Somorendra, a leading playwright and social visionary of contemporary Manipur. Several intellectuals, scholars and leaders from civil societies were present at the event.

Along spoke at length on the idea of ‘a way forward’ on several pertinent issues that "confront us today in our immediate neighbourhood" and the larger North East Region.

He said that the Government of India’s acknowledgment of the unique history and situation of the Nagas is an affirmation of

Naga integration.

He also stated that the land that "belongs to the Naga people will belong to them wherever they are and under whatever administrative setup they may come under," adding, "This is the reality. That Nagas of Manipur have been living in Manipur for ages in peaceful co-existence with the other communities, including the Meiteis, this is also a reality we should not forget easily."

He further explained that the demand for ‘Greater Nagalim’ or integration of Naga areas has been a subject of huge public interest as also the subject of intense media and pub-

lic scrutiny. This topic, he said, is bound to generate renewed interest given the recent ‘Framework Agreement’ that was signed between the Government of India and the NSCN (IM).

"Right from the time of the Naga National Council (NNC) to the present peace process with the NSCN (IM), Naga integration has been the aspiration of the people,” Along maintained. “Even the 16-Point Agreement, on the basis of which Nagaland State was formed, has a clause called ‘Consolidation of Contiguous Naga Areas’... where the then Naga leaders who were signatories to the agreement...they

expressed the view that other Naga inhabiting contiguous areas should be enabled to join the new State (Nagaland). You will understand therefore that there is a basis to the present claims and the position taken by the Naga people on this issue."

He added that the Nagas' case for unification of its contiguous lands for now will have to come through a similar innovation of a cross-border arrangement. “The question now is if Nagas are willing to bargain for such an eventuality, will the people in Assam, Manipur and Arunachal Pradesh also come half way to support a

move to create a non-territorial model.”

Echoing the non-territorial approach of BG Verghese, Along said this is a way forward - on how a ‘non-territorial’ or even ‘cross-border regional’ model can be worked out that best suits the present reality of the Nagas, their neighbours and the working of Indian federalism.

“Can we, therefore, look at a ‘middle-path’ solution in the context of the Naga peace process?” he asked.

“Is it possible that without disturbing existing state boundaries, a federal solution through a non-territorial approach can be worked out for the Nagas of Manipur, Assam and Arunachal Pradesh in India and those Eastern Nagas in Burma?”

Commenting on the peace and order in Ma-

nipur, Along said power, politics and aspirations all change with time and it is not an exception to the state and the people who live here. He stated that the fundamental thing that should not change is fraternity and to live in peaceful co-existence, which applies to the Meiteis, Kukis, and Nagas. “We need to restore that relationship to live in peace and amity but perhaps in a new political arrangement.”

Maintaining that any discussion on the North East will be incomplete if the Look East Policy of the Government of India is not mentioned, Along added, “Despite the criticisms that may be there I believe that by and large, this policy has the potential to bring both economic benefits and greater integration to the region.”

Training on ericulture Phek Town observes Green Sunday Ban on heavy machinery in Dhanrisi, Chathe extended held in VK Kuzukchika Dimapur, June 10 (mexn): The Deputy Commis-

Zunheboto, June 10 (mexn): The Department of Sericulture in Zunheboto district conducted a two-day training and demonstration for farmers on ericulture under RKVY 2015-16 at Government Sericulture Farm, VK Kuzukchika on June 8 and 9.

The resource persons were N. Tsenimo Humtsoe, Extension Officer and Toshi Ao, Sericulture Demonstrator.

During the technical session, N. Tsenimo Humtsoe demonstrated on the theme, “Agronomic prac-

tices of Eri silk host plants and its management.” He explained on how to identify the various eri silk worms, plants they eat, and the seasons for the seed to be given.

He further encouraged the farmers to take keen interest in rearing the silkworm and get benefit from it. Demonstration on agronomic practices of eri host plants and its management, and rearing eri silkworm technology were also conducted.

Altogether, 12 selected farmers from Sastami and Izheto villages attended the training.

sioner of Dimapur, Kesonyu Yhome has extended the ban on use of heavy machinery for extraction of resources (sand gravels and boulders) in Dhansiri and Chathe River within Dimapur district for a period of four months from June 1 to September 30. The ban has been imposed for preservation of the river and its resources. The one month ban on the same had expired on April 29.

Meetings & AppointMents DDGBA DC Phek, DFO Phek with Pastors, Eco Clubs and public on the occasion of World Environment Day 2016 in Phek Town.

All the executive members, office bearers, and advisors of the Dimapur District GB Association (DDGBA) have been informed that there will be an emergency meeting on June 11, 1:00 pm at Dimapur GB Union’s (Sadar) office.

pheK, June 10 (mexn): In com- er appeal of the churches with regard DC Phek, Muroho Chotso, Judicial Magmemoration of World Environment to wildlife conservation, according to istrate, Ajong Imchen, and DAO Phek, Hewoto Yepthomi. Eco Clubs of various Day, Green Sunday was observed in a press release.

Divisional Forest Officer (DFO) schools presented the song “Heal the Phek Town under the theme “Fight against the illegal trade in wild life” Phek, Rongsenlemla Imchen (IFS) world” with a message dedicating the Committee on Public Undertakings on June 5. The programme was or- highlighted the importance of church- saplings planted on the occasion to girl Kuzholuzo Nienu, Chairman of the Committee on Public ganised by Phek Forest Division in es’ role to spread the awareness for children in Phek district.

Undertakings, Nagaland Legislative Assembly has conThe programme was attended by vened the Evidence Meeting of the Committee with the collaboration with the District Ad- wildlife conservation from biblical ministration and cooperation of the perspective. Pastor of PTBC, Thepu- local functionaries, Town Councils, departmental representative of NSMDC and NHL on June chiyi Khesoh spoke on preservation schools, NGOs, public leaders, stu- 15, 11:00 am onwards in the Assembly Committee Room. churches in Phek Town.

The Forest Department aimed to of God’s creation based on the Bible. dents’ union, administrative officers All the members of the Committee have been requested to attend the meeting. As required under the Rule, the Other speakers ontheoccasionwere and host of district officials Kohima, June 10 (Dipr): Nagaland State Social Wel- sensitize the public through the widAdministrative Head and Head of the Corporation confare Board (NSSWB) organized a combined friendship cerned have been requested to attend the meeting. fellowship programme for Nagaland Adolescent Girls Club with the theme “Because your love is better than Children Educational life, my lips will glorify you” on June 8 at Durbar Hall, 4th NAP, Thizama village.

Assistance Fund Kohima, June 10 NIC, One member from a by both tire Centre and the port implementation.

Pastor of PowerComm, Union Baptist Church, Jona- (Dipr): The Department reputed NGO experienced State, utilization and un• The Committee may Deputy District Education Officer, Dimapur has inthan Mesen, in his message to the young girls asked them of Urban Development in in the field of sanitation spent balances. refer matter to the Urban formed all the beneficiaries of Children Educational to have the right estimation about themselves. He en- a notification has stated to be nominated by the • Undertake input Development Department, Assistance Fund (CEAF), both fresh and renewal, to couraged abstinence, and told the girls to know their self that the Governor of Naga- Chairman in consultation monitoring (i.e. whether Nagaland State Govt, for apworth, and also divert themselves from substance abuse. land has reconstituted the with other members, One resources are being mo- propriate action in accor- collect the scholarship for 2015-16 during office hours Secretary NSSWB and Mission Director of SRCW, District Level Reviewing professional from the field bilized as planned) and dance with the recommen- from June 13 to 30. A photocopy of the previous academic marksheet should be produced at the time of colDaisy Mezhur spoke during the programme on the theme Committee (DLRMC) in of Information, Education output monitoring (i.e. dations of the Committee. lecting the scholarship.

‘Under his Wings.’ Special numbers were presented by all 11 districts of Nagaland & Communication experi- whether services and asMedeno of Mewi Shool and Lolly and Thunjano of Bay- to monitor the progress of enced in tire field of sanita- sets are being delivered on Functioning of WDEA 2nd Foundation Day avü Hill High School. the Committee: Swachh Bharat Mission tion to be nominated by the schedule).

• The Committee will The 2nd Foundation Day of the Wokha District Entre• Review bottlenecks in in each district under the Chairman in consultation implementation of projects meet quarterly and con- preneurs’ Association (WDEA) will be held on June 15 at overall framework of im- with other members. duct review of implemen- Hammock Resort with Dr. Chumben Murry, Ex MinisIf the Chairman is not and the way forward. plementation with the bepresent, the members who • Ensure the selection tation of Mission. ter, as the theme speaker on “Building Economy through low given members.

• The Committee will Entrepreneurship”. Therefore, all WDEA members, local are present shall elect a of beneficiaries is strictly in Composition of DLRMC: Chairman from among accordance with tire guide- submit minutes of meet- businessmen and well wishers have been invited to atings/discussions held and tend the formal function. A onetime registration fee (for Member of Parliament themselves to preside over lines of the mission.

• The Committee its recommendations to the new members) of Rs 500/- and an annual membership re(Lok Sabha), Nagaland- the scheduled meetings. should have the author- State Government, Urban newal fee of Rs. 100/- will be collected from each member Chairman; Member of ity to summon and inspect Development Department. willing to enroll in the association. For this, photo copy of Parliament (Rajya Sabha), Key tasks and responsi• Follow-up actions rec- the following documents will be required to be submitted Nagaland- Vice Chairman; bilities of the Committee: any record, in case of any irommendations will be ini- at WDEA office at Nzan Turquoise complex, Tsumang-B, Ensure implementa- regularity. and members comprising • The Committee may tiated within 30 days by all Wokha Town: Trade Permit, ID Proof of the proprietor and His holiness Acharya Shri Mahashraman, who is on his MLAs of respective district, tion of programs in accordance with the Guidelines. guide ULBs on the imple- ULBs in a format agreed in two recent passport size photos. For more information, Ahimsa Yatra on foot since November 9, 2014, reached Deputy Commissioners, contact president, general secretary and finance secretary • Review physical and mentation of projects re- the meeting.

Dimapur on June 9. He has been travelling not only in Administrators, concerned at 9612611044, 9206108727 and 9612026281 respectively.

India, but also in Bhutan and Nepal. The objective of the Municipal/Town Councils, financial progress of the lating to infrastructure Yatra is to promote peace, harmony and de-addiction. A One representative from Mission/Projects within and services as well as improgramme in his honour was held at Mahabir Bhavan, plementation of IEC. The Mission Directorate/Nodal the district. near Jain Mandir, Marwari Patti in Dimapur on June 10, • Review the flow of Committee can recomorganised by Shree Jain Shwetambar Terapanth Sabha, Agency, District Urban DeDimapur. The Governor of Nagaland, PB Acharya and velopment Officers, Dis- funds including the funds mend to the concerned Chief Minister of Nagaland also attended. (DIPR Photo) trict Informatics Officers, allocated, funds released ULBs, approaches to sup- With reference to the news item “Authorized dealership of JCB- Nagaland Earthmovers open in Kohima”, which appeared on page 2 of The Morung Express (10 June, 2016), it should be read as Nagaland Earthmovers organized a prayer and dedication programme instead of “formally opened.”

Friendship fellowship for Adolescent Girls Club

Urban Development notifies on DLRMC

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Nixüle: A project to Revive, Retrieve and Reinvent traditional folk song Morung Express News Zunheboto | June 10

A two-day seminar on preservation and promotion of tradition folk song was held at three schools in Zunheboto – Olymic Higher Secondary School, Immanuel School, and Cornerstone Higher Secondary School – under the banner Nixüle- A project to Revive, Retrieve and Reinvent our traditional folk song. Nixüle is a combination of three word – Ni (we/our), xu (life), le (music) and basically means “Our Music History”.

The seminar was conceptualized and presented

by Hojevi Cappo, the founder of gospel folk musical team, Nagagenous. A composer and musician, Hojevi has created many indigenous music instruments.

He has performed at White House, Washington D.C USA, Birmingham, London, Billy Graham Crusade, Amsterdam, Philippines,

The seminar on preservation and promotion of tradition folk being held at Cornerstone Higher Secondary School in Zunheboto.

South Korea, and Thailand.

He was assisted by his associate and the co-founder of Nagagenous, Vikiho Swu during the seminar.

In the seminar held in three venues, Hojevi not only took hold of the attention of his audience through fact findings and untold stories about music of Naga ancestors, but enthralled them with some of his well know works like "Kashopapu" and "the bird Song".

“Our folk song and mu-

sic should not only be confined to festivals and special occasion, but become an integral part of our day today activities," he told the participants. He stated that music, which has been used as a very effective means of communication in the olden days, is still being used as an important means to unite and break barriers when other means of persuasions fail.

Speaking on the increasing lack of communi-

cation and misunderstanding in the Naga society because of two contrasting generations, the new and the old, he said, “The communication gap between the younger and older generation could be bridged if we the younger generation takes the initiative step to tap the resources from the older generation by interacting with them; our traditional music should not die with old people.” In this whole process, a better re-

lationship and bond could be created between the old and younger generation, he said.

However, he lamented how the younger generation is so lost in the modern means of communication and technology that they have forgotten the true experience of human feeling, emotion and experience; instead they are infatuated by the virtual world.

Hojevi also showcased some of the traditional instruments that he has restored and improvised like the two hole flute Anheküthü Apulu, Qüqüpu, Asüpuhu, Ghasüthi, Azühu, Aheo, Ahughi (Apoxi), Xisüpuhu. He also spoke about his enthusiasm and eagerness to carry the project beyond the Sumi tribe. He wishes to conduct many more seminars in different districts, interact with other tribes once his ongoing research on their music is done.

Appointment, transfer and posting of officials in Works & Housing Department Kohima, June 10 (Dipr): The Department of Works & Housing has issued office memorandum with regard to appointment/ transfer and posting of its officials in view of the department being bifurcated into different Directorates.

ing. However, in the case of promotions/ appointments to the posts lying within the purview of the NPSC, the Secretary shall route the file to the Minister, Roads & Bridges in view of the fact that the officers of these Departments form one cadre, and are intertransferable. The same proAppointment in cedures shall be followed R&B, NH and Housing For vacancies arising in the case of disciplinary in R&B, NH and Housing, proceedings etc in respect all matters relating to fresh of officers and staff. appointments to posts lying outside the purview of Transfer & Posting under NPSC shall be routed by R&B, NH and Housing In the case of proposthe Secretary-in-Charge, Works & Housing Depart- als for transfers/postings ment to the Ministers- of officers within the same in-charge in case of R&B, Directorate, the file may be NH, or the Chief Minister, routed by the Secretary-in through the Parliamentary -Charge to the Minister(s)Secretary in case of Hous- in-Charge of R&B, NH &

Mechanical as the case maybe or the Chief Minister through the Parliamentary Secretary in case of Housing. In the case of transfer/postings of officers and staff involving Directorates, the file shall be routed by the Secretary to the Parliamentary Secretary (H)/ Minister in charge (C.M) after concurrence of Minister(s)-in-Charge of R&B/NH & Mechanical as per requirement.

As Technical officers and staff of Mechanical Engineering Directorate form a separate cadre, all matters relating to their appointments, transfer/ posting and disciplinary matters etc, may be put up to the Minister-in-Charge through the Secretary.

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What made Muhammad Ali ‘unforgivably' black Peniel E. Joseph

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uhammad Ali’s Black Power activism may not fit neatly into the outpouring of grief, respect and reflection in the coming days and weeks after his death Friday at age 74.

But its one of the most crucial and enduring parts of a legacy that shaped the world.

By the late 1960s, Ali’s unforgiveable blackness helped him emerge as a transcendent and global figure of black liberation. He became more “black” than James Brown, the godfather of soul, who shouted to the world that he was “proud” to be black. He possessed more charisma than his friend Stokely Carmichael, who tutored the heavyweight champion on the nuances of his own groundbreaking anti-war activism. He proved more accessible than Nation of Islam leader Elijah Muhammad, who gave Ali his name as part of a successful effort to pry the young champion from the grips of his most important mentor, Malcolm X. Muhammad Ali and Malcolm X were, like the title of the recent electrifying history of their friendship, Blood Brothers, whose shared reputations as trouble-makers hid profound intellectual energies and supple understanding of politics.

Malcolm’s own star power helped shape Ali’s introduction to the world following his ascension to heavyweight champion in 1964. The two men conducted a public media tour of sorts, grabbing lunch in Harlem, touring the United Nations and verbally sparring with the large media contingent that trailed their every move.

Privately, Malcolm attempted to school the young Ali on the nuances of the Islamic faith, the contradictions of the Nation of Islam and the burdens of public fame and celebrity. Malcolm taught Ali how to speak truth to power by any means necessary.

This lesson proved fatal in Malcolm’s case, when former colleagues, including Ali himself, shunned him after he left the Nation of Islam. Ali would publicly regret not having stood by his mentor’s side in later years. Tutored by the Black Power Movement’s most revolutionary symbol, however, Ali would find himself unwittingly taking Malcolm’s place as America’s most well-known black Muslim.

Ali’s religious beliefs and Nation of Islam membership sparked a national controversy. White promoters and business interests, who controlled much of the boxing establishment, threatened to cancel future fights. Many journalists defiantly referred to the

Muhammad Ali, holding a book called 'Towards Understanding Islam' written by Sayyid Abul Ala Maududi, speaks with Muslims in London, May 1966. (Action Images/MSI/File)

heavy-weight champ by what he labeled “my slave name” of Cassius Clay. Ali insisted that reporters and boxers “say my name” -- including former champ Floyd Patterson, whom he defeated in humiliating fashion for failing to do so.

In the process, Ali paved the way for a generation of black athletes — most notably Kareem Abdul-Jabbar — to unapologetically embrace their political and religious beliefs and adopt a proud new racial identity.

Black Power radicalism framed Ali’s decision to refuse the draft. Carmichael, who was then chairman

of the Student Non-Violent Coordinating Committee, and friend of Ali, popularized chants of “Hell no, we won’t go!” in explosive speeches around the nation.

Martin Luther King Jr. soon followed Ali and Carmichael, lending gravitas to the burgeoning anti-war movement through his Riverside Church speech on April 4, 1967 in New York City.

Ali’s refusal to be inducted into the military shortly after turned resistance against the Vietnam War into a movement that transcended boundaries between sports and politics.

In the aftermath of defeating Sonny Liston in 1964, when Ali became heavyweight champion of the world, he famously remarked, “I shook up the world!” Ali’s words anticipated the global response to his anti-war stance, actions that were shaped by his growing participation in the Black Power Movement.

Stripped of his livelihood as a boxer and denied legal protection of being a conscientious objector, Ali went on the offensive. He defiantly confronted the U.S. foreign policy establishment. He outraged U.S. public officials by declaring that the Vietnamese people never “called me a nigger.”

Ali echoed Black Power activists' critique of American hegemony. He challenged the usefulness of the Cold War as an organizing international principle, and stood in solidarity with the “Third World” against foreign intervention.

Ali became the most visible symbol of Black Power’s radical critique of American imperialism, structural racism and white supremacy. Like the early Malcolm X, he used the Nation of Islam’s belief in racial separatism as a shield against the political violence associated with efforts at racial integration. He wielded black history as a sword against white claims of racial inferiority.

Ali embraced the rough edges and the plainer surfaces of black identity in a manner that was unapologetically, at times unforgivably, black. Captivating the student body at Howard University, Ali ridiculed the oppressive breadth of white supremacy in popular culture, noting how “even the King of the Jungle, Tarzan in black Africa is white!” He then quipped that in heaven, black people were in the kitchen fixing the “milk and honey” for their white counterparts to eat.

Black Power shaped Ali’s global political imagination, offering him a framework to link his religious beliefs, athletic gifts, and outspoken personality. His odyssey helped fuel campus protests, emboldened medal-winning black athletes to raise defiant blackgloved fists at the Mexico City Olympics of 1968, brought anti-war sentiment into American living rooms and contoured wider debates over race and democracy that endure to this day.

Ali never rejected his political radicalism; he merely refined it. He incorporated many themes of his youthful activism into his career as a human-rights activist, philanthropist and global ambassador.

In old age, Ali became a universal icon -- one whose legend at times stubbornly resisted the facts of his complicated legacy.

Knockouts – A Doctor’s Perspective A comedian’s $15 Million Debt Giveaway

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een as the most comprehensive way to win in combat sports, knockouts are highlysought after by audience and athlete alike. However, what is it really like for someone on the receiving end, and how should you act if yourself or a teammate suffers one?

We got Doctor Warren Wang, longtime BJJ practitioner, gym owner, and ONE Vice President of Medical Services, to shed some light on knockouts as part of a series of regular columns by the veteran fight doctor.

POW! BAM! BOOM! WHAM! Like something straight out of a comic book, every combat sport spectator loves a good knockout – a single perfectly-timed blow with enough power to result in an opponent’s loss of consciousness.

Little is known about the exact mechanism why the brain shuts down from a violent impact. The how and why are still a mystery.

A brain concussion—similar to shaking a bowl of tofu—or a carotid sinus reflex that detects change in arterial pressure to induce a loss of consciousness, are probably the two main reasons of a knockout.

There are basically two types: a standard knockout which leaves the athlete unconscious for a sustained period of time, usually with a loss of memory, and a flash knockout – a transient loss of consciousness of less than three seconds without loss of memory.

It is important to understand that there are no knockouts too small.

Every knockout deserves the full attention of the referee and the cageside physician. After an initial

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ry this: Say the letters abcdefg and then the numbers 1234567 in succession. Now, say a1b2c3d4e5f6g7.

See how much longer that took? Switching between two tasks causes your brain to slow down, according to economist and management consultant Caroline Webb, who uses this example in her book How to Have a Good Day. One professor and psychologist at the Human Information Procession Laboratory at Vanderbilt University even found that people working on two tasks simultaneously took up to 30 percent longer and made twice as many errors as those who completed the same tasks in sequence. Schedule your day into segments where you can try to focus on one task at a time.

Take breaks early in the day One study found that the most beneficial time to get out of your work zone is in between when you arrive at the office and when you break for lunch. Researchers

evaluation inside the cage, sufferers are re-examined repeatedly in the postfight medical room for deterioration of neurological and cognitive status.

Symptoms such as prolonged amnesia, dizziness, vomiting, progressive headache, and seizure would require further investigation at an Emergency Room. Exceptions would be if the athlete suffered a suspected or obvious skull injury, then the athlete would be sent directly to the Emergency Room straight from the cage.

Athletes that are not sent to the Emergency Room are educated by the on-site physician regarding the possibility of delayed brain injury. The athletes are not to be alone for the next 72 hours, and must be under continuous observation by a coach, teammate, or fam-

ily member.

Any form of brain injury is of a serious concern, so athletes must also allow time for their brain to recover. They will be given a suspension from activities for a certain amount of time by the cageside physician. The athletes are to be evaluated by their doctors when their suspension period is up before starting to resume training.

Whether an athlete is knocked out inside a professional MMA cage or at the gym, the management is the same. Always call for help first, then assess the downed athlete’s airway and protect their neck until they recover. Always have adequate time to rest and for the brain to recover before resuming training. If there is any doubt in your mind, always err on the side of safety and seek a medical professional.

Remember to always train smart, fight hard, and most importantly, stay healthy!

Doctor Warren Wang is ONE Championship’s Vice President of Medical Services. He is a member of the American Ringside Physicians, Taiwan Society of Emergency Medicine, and Taiwan Medical Association.

Doctor Wang has been an active part of MMA in Asia for several years, both as a resident medical consultant and referee for several organisations. He also owns and teaches at the Taiwan Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Academy, and is the Chairman of the Chinese Taipei Jiu-Jitsu Association.

On Sunday’s Last Week Tonight, Jon Oliver forgave the medical bills of some 9,000 people in America

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ohn Oliver, the comedian and host of HBO’s Last Week Tonight, dove into an investigation Sunday on how easy it is for predatory companies to purchase peoples’ debt from a bank and hold it over their heads. To demonstrate how easy it was, Oliver bought $15 million of medical

debt for pennies on the dollar, and then announced he’d forgive it all.

Oliver called it the “largest onetime giveaway in television history,” trumping Oprah Winfrey’s car giveaway in 2004.

Oliver bought the debt by starting a company online for $50, which he then registered in Mississippi. He called his company Central Asset Recovery Professional, Inc, or CARP, “for the bottom-feeding fish.” Once he set up the company, he said he received an offer to buy $15 million of unpaid medical debt for less than $60,000.

In some instances, a company will purchase debt like this, Oliver explained, then harass the debtors to earn a profit off the col-

5 Reasons You Can’t Focus and What to Do About It also found that frequent short breaks were better at replenishing mental resources, such as energy, concentration, and motivation, than infrequent long breaks. “Unlike your cellphone, which popular wisdom tells us should be depleted to zero percent before you charge it fully to 100 percent, people instead need to charge more frequently throughout the day,” explains Emily Hunter, PhD, who worked on the study. That 11 a.m. coffee break (and 1 p.m. and 3 p.m.) is officially justified.

Keep a pack of gum on deck Chewing gum is not a bad habit if it makes you more productive. And guess what? Researchers are beginning to think it does. "People who chew gum report increased productivity at work, which fits in with what studies show in the lab," Andrew Smith, a professor at Cardiff Univer-

It takes your brain 15 minutes to regain focus after checking an email—whether you respond to it or not sity in the United Kingdom who specializes in health-related behavior, told the Daily Mail. Chewing stimulates the trigeminal nerve, which in turn stimulates the part of the brain associated with alertness, says Smith.

Give yourself a time limit Break your workday down into

lections. In Oliver’s case, the $15 million of debt belonged to 9,000 people, and by the end of his show he stood by a big red button, which once pressed, he said would move the debtors’ information to a nonprofit that forgives medical debt.

“Tonight, at my signal, with the power vested in me as chairman of the board of CARP, they will commence the debt-forgiving process,” Oliver said.

In 2004, Winfrey gave away a car to every member of her audience––“You get a car!” she yelled “You get a car!”––which was all together valued at $8 million. By buying and forgiving this debt, Oliver said the title of most generous host now belonged to him.

"If you don't avoid the question about what's the next step, lots of two minute items could be done right then." Don't 25-minute segments, with short breaks in miss these tips on making a more effecbetween. During each segment, set your tive to-do list. focus to one particular task (say, outlining a report or clearing your inbox) and Curb chaotic colors If your goal is to focus, color psycholdon't allow any distractions. Doing this will force you to identify that tasks that are ogists advise against bold color schemes. most important for you to complete first, "Colors that are very saturated and not as well as inform you how long it actu- very bright—like emerald green and sapally takes you to complete certain assign- phire blue—generally promote an energy level that puts people into overdrive ments. if they’re trying to do thoughtful work alone or to collaborate with others. They Abide by the two-minute rule Time management consultant and just can’t concentrate well,” Sally Augusbestselling author David Allen pio- tin, PhD, an environmental psychologist neered this time-saving technique: If and principal at Design With Science, you determine a task can be completed told the Huffington Post. Instead, limit in two minutes, do that task as soon as it your office—or at the very least, your comes onto your radar. "It'll take longer personal space—to subtle colors like to organize it and review it than it would taupes, tonal whites, and warm grays. be to actually finish it the first time Add splashes of color with desk accesyou notice it," Allen told Success.com. sories and personal photos.

Readers may please note that the contents of the articles, letters and opinions published do not reflect the outlook of this paper nor of the Editor in any form.

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‘Be yourself’ is terrible advice Adam Grant

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T was going to be the biggest presentation of my life — my first appearance on the TED Conference main stage — and I had already thrown out seven drafts. Searching for a new direction, I asked colleagues and friends for suggestions. “The most important thing,” the first one said, “is to be yourself.” The next six people I asked gave me the same tip.

We are in the Age of Authenticity, where “be yourself” is the defining advice in life, love and career. Authenticity means erasing the gap between what you firmly believe inside and what you reveal to the outside world. As BrenéBrown, a research professor at the University of Houston, defines it, authenticity is “the choice to let our true selves be seen.”

We want to live authentic lives, marry authentic partners, work for an authentic boss, vote for an authentic president. In university commencement speeches, “Be true to yourself” is one of the most common themes (behind “Expand your horizons,” and just ahead of “Never give up”). “I certainly had no idea that being your authentic self could get you as rich as I have become,” Oprah Winfrey said jokingly a few years ago. ”If I’d known that, I’d have tried it a lot earlier.”

But for most people, “be yourself” is actually terrible advice.

If I can be authentic for a moment: Nobody wants to see your true self. We all have thoughts and feelings that we believe are fundamental to our lives, but that are better left unspoken.

A decade ago, the author A. J. Jacobs spent a few weeks trying to be totally authentic. He announced to an editor that he would try to sleep with her if he were single and informed his nanny that he would like to go on a date with her if his wife left him. He informed a friend’s 5-year-old daughter that the beetle in her hands was not napping but dead. He told his in-laws that their conversation was boring. You can imagine how his experiment worked out.

“Deceit makes our world go round,” he concluded.

“Without lies, marriages would crumble, workers would be fired, egos would be shattered, governments would collapse.”

How much you aim for authenticity depends on a personality trait called self-monitoring. If you’re a high self-monitor, you’re constantly scanning your environment for social cues and adjusting accordingly. You hate social awkwardness and desperately want to avoid offending anyone.

But if you’re a low self-monitor, you’re guided more by your inner states, regardless of your circumstances.

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uddenly realized that when I wash food by holding it under the horrible yellow water that comes out of my tap I am really just adding an extra dose of carcinogens.

Funny how we do things without thinking.

Case in point: A reader sent me a news report about an unobservant man who collected the wrong child from school. Joseph Fuller, 65, intended to pick up his grandson, but took an unrelated boy home instead. The child confirmed to school staff that the old man was his grandfather before going off with him.

Fuller's wife made him take the child back to the school in the US state of South Carolina.

This lends weight to the theory that these days we drift through our days using our prehensile brain stems, with our actual cerebral matter switched off.

Example: The day before writing this, this columnist was amazed to see ducks flying, having forgotten that it's chickens

In one fascinating study, when a steak landed on their plates, high self-monitors tasted it before pouring salt, whereas low self-monitors salted it first. As the psychologist Brian Little explains, “It is as though low self-monitors know their salt personalities very well.”

Low self-monitors criticize high self-monitors as chameleons and phonies. They’re right that there’s a time and place for authenticity. Some preliminary research suggests that low self-monitors tend to have happier marriages and lower odds of divorce. With your romantic partner, being authentic might lead to a more genuine connection (unless your name is A. J. Jacobs).

But in the rest of our lives, we pay a price for being too authentic. High self-monitors advance faster and earn higher status, in part because they’re more concerned about their reputations. And while that would seem to reward self-promoting frauds, these high selfmonitors spend more time finding out what others need and helping them. In a comprehensive analysis of 136 studies of more than 23,000 employees, high self-monitors received significantly higher evaluations and were more likely to be promoted into leadership positions.

Interestingly, women are more likely to be low selfmonitors than men, perhaps because women face stronger cultural pressures to express their feelings.

Sadly, that puts them at risk for being judged weak or unprofessional. When Cynthia Danaher was promoted to general manager of a group at Hewlett-Packard, she announced to her 5,300 employees that the job was “scary” and that “I need your help.” She was authentic,

and her team lost confidence in her initially. Some researchers even suggest that low self-monitoring may have harmful effects on women’s progress.

But even high self-monitors can suffer from the belief in authenticity because it presupposes that there is a true self, a bedrock to our personalities that’s a combination of our convictions and abilities. As the psychologist Carol Dweck has long shown, merely believing that there’s a fixed self can interfere with growth.

Children who see abilities as fixed give up after failure; managers who believe talent is fixed fail to coach their employees. “As we strive to improveour game, a clear and firm sense of self is a compass that helps us navigate choices and progress toward our goals,” Herminia Ibarra, a professor of organizational behavior at the business school Insead, notes. “When we’re looking to change our game, a too rigid self-concept becomes an anchor that keeps us from sailing forth.”

If not our authentic selves, what should we be striving to reach? Decades ago, the literary critic Lionel Trilling gave us an answer that sounds very old-fashioned to our authentic ears: sincerity. Instead of searching for our inner selves and then making a concerted effort to express them, Trilling urged us to start with our outer selves. Pay attention to how we present ourselves to others, and then strive to be the people we claim to be.

Rather than changing from the inside out, you bring the outside in. When Dr. Ibarra studied consultants and investment bankers, she found that high self-monitors were more likely than their authentic peers to experiment with different leadership styles. They watched senior leaders in the organization, borrowed their language and action, and practiced them until these became second nature. They were not authentic, but they were sincere. It made them more effective.

The shift from authenticity to sincerity might be especially important for millennials. Most generational differences are vastly exaggerated — they’re driven primarily by age and maturity, not birth cohort. But one robust finding is that younger generations tend to be less concerned about social approval. Authentic self-expression works beautifully, until employers start to look at social media profiles.

As an introvert, I started my career terrified of public speaking so my authentic self wouldn’t have been giving a TED talk in the first place. But being passionate about sharing knowledge, I spent the next decade learning to do what Dr. Little, the psychologist, calls acting out of character. I decided to be the person I claimed to be, one who is comfortable in the spotlight.

It worked. Next time people say, “just be yourself,” stop them in their tracks. No one wants to hear everything that’s in your head. They just want you to live up to what comes out of your mouth.

We have outsourced our brains to our phones Nury Vittachi | IANS

which cannot fly.

Correction. A colleague who grew up on a farm tells me that chickens can fly if you throw them in the air hard enough.

But then one could argue that EVERYTHING can fly if you throw it hard enough, including pigs, elephants, buildings and the like.

But anyway, the mental doziness epidemic seems to be real and it seems to be worldwide. At a court in Pakistan recently, a lawyer said that his client, arrested on weapons charges, was not clever enough to know how to remove the pin from a grenade. Constable Liaquat Ali decided to show how easy it was by picking up the grenade in question and pulling the pin.

Fortunately he was not seriously injured in the ensuing explosion, although the judge was knocked off his chair.

Everything said or done in a court is really important so you have to be careful. A lawyer once told me he was in a court where people kept talking, so the judge said: "The next person who speaks will be thrown out." "Hallelujah," shouted the prisoner.

Scientists say the problem is that we have outsourced the work of the brain to our phones. It's worth remembering that Alexander Graham Bell invented the telephone but refused to have one in his study, saying that no intelligent person would want one around when they were

trying to work.

Social media makes us particularly stupid. Every day we see people announcing that a Facebook quiz had determined that they are intelligent/cool/ not a moron -- without realising that their decision to give credence to a Facebook quiz proves the exact opposite.

Last year Beatles drummer Ringo Starr did a Facebook quiz called Which Beatle Are You? And it told him he was John Lennon. Serves him right.

One day last week I had no phone for a whole day and walked through the world noticing all sorts of intriguing and curious things. For example, why do soldiers on duty in airports wear green camouflage gear? Shouldn't they disguise themselves as overpriced gift shops or overweight tourists?

And why do we wash food in dirty water to clean it? And is the girl I picked up from school really my daughter? She seems bigger than when I last really looked at her.

The four newest elements in the Periodic Table have names

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Source: The Wire

n June 8, the International Union for Pure and Applied Chemistry (IUPAC) announced the official names of four new elements. Their inclusion completes the seventh row of the Periodic Table of elements. Here’s all you need to know about them.

How come none of them are named Element McElementface?

As much as many of us would enjoy that, the IUPAC has some rules for how elements can be named, and an element isn’t named until the IUPAC names it. These are the rules, as spelled out on its website: new elements can be named for • A mythological concept or character • A mineral or similar substance • A place or geographical region • A property of the element • A scientist And now that the new names have been publicised, IUPAC will wait for five months (until November 2016) to allow for any appeals or opposition before officially confirming them.

So what are the new elements like?

They’re all super-heavy – which means they have more than 104 protons in their nuclei. They were added to the Periodic Table in January 2016, to the seventh The state of Moscow lends its name to moscovium row, after the likes of bohrium, hassium and copernicium. And they’re all very radioactive; the most stable because that’s where the Joint Institute for Nuclear Reisotope of the one with 115 protons in its nucleus has a search, among the first to spot atoms of the element, is located (in the city of Dubna). Tennessine is derived halflife of 220 milliseconds. from the region in the US where two of the institutes involved in the discovery of element 117 are located.

What are their names?

Oganesson, unlike the other three, is named for a By the number of protons in their nucleus, i.e. their person: the Russian scientist Yuri Oganessian. Its name, atomic number, as well as tennessine’s, contravenes one of IUPAC’s own • 113 – nihonium (Nh) rules, that the names of all elements should end in -ium.

• 115 – moscovium (Mc) Additionally, oganesson is also only the second time an • 117 – tennessine (Ts) element has been named for a person still living. The last • 118 – oganesson (Og) The rationale behind the first three names is more time was seaborgium in 1997 – for Glenn Seaborg, the American chemist who discovered ten transuraniuc eleapparent than that behind the fourth.

‘Nihon’ is one of Japan’s formal names for itself, and ments (including plutonium).

According to JINR, Oganessian is “widely known for stands for ‘land of the rising sun’. Nihonium was discovered at the RIKEN Nishina Center for Accelerator-based his [work] in the field of nuclear physics, research on Sciences, Wako. It is also officially the first transuranic nuclear reactions, experiments on synthesis and inveselement (i.e. whose nucleus is heavier than uranium’s) tigation of the properties of new elements of [the] periodic table.” He leads the Flerov Laboratory of Nuclear to be discovered in Asia.

Reactions at JINR – for which element 114, flerovium, is named.

Who came up with these names?

IUPAC invited the groups that first discovered the elements (and when) to propose names: • Nihonium – RIKEN Nishina Center for Accelerator based Sciences (2012) • Moscovium – Joint Institute for Nuclear Research (JINR), Dubna; Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, Berkeley; GSI Helmholtzzentrum für Schwerionenforschung, Darmstadt (2004-2015) • Tennessine – JINR; Oak Ridge National Laboratory, Tennessee; Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, California; Research Institute of Atomic Reactors, Ulyanovsk (2010) • Oganesson – JINR (2006-2015) Great. Where can I find them?

You can’t – not unless you’re in a lab researching these elements because they lead a fleeting existence.

The most stable of the four is nihonium – whose most stable isotope in turn has a halflife of just 20 seconds.

This means half the nuclei in a given sample of nihonium will radioactively decay in 20 seconds. The halflife of the most stable isotope of moscovium is 220 milliseconds; of tennessium is about 51 milliseconds; of oganesson, about 89 milliseconds.

Nuclear physicists find these elements (rather, their atoms) by bombarding heavier atoms with lighter atoms, or particles, or among the radioactive decay products of some nuclear reactions. For example, tennessine was discovered among the fallout of bombarding an isotope of berkelium with that of calcium using a particle accelerator at JINR. That berkelium isotope itself had a halflife of 330 days, and had to be used within six months of production.

How do you publicise the existence of a thing that exists for far shorter than the time it takes to speak its name?

Nuclear physicists have to perform repeated checks, seeing if they can reach the same conclusions every time. And it helps if another lab performing the same experiments also reaches the same conclusions. An example is what happened in the case of moscovium: JINR had announced the discovered of the element in 2004. However, the IUPAC was convinced only in 2013, when the GSI Helmholtz Centre for Heavy Ion Research in Darmstadt came through with a validation of the 2004 claim.

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Nagas from Nagaland and around the world network, share ideas and discuss a wide range of topics from politics and philosophy to music and current events in Nagaland and beyond.

The blog is not owned by any individual, nor is it affiliated to or associated with any political party or religion. The only movement it hopes to stir is the one raised by the voices of the Nagas every step of the way, amassing perhaps to mass consciousness one day. www.facebook.com/groups/thenagablog

Delay in Nagaland University results Yimti Yong Dang: Resentment over late results deferred by the Nagaland University has altered a total wastage of time and money filling up of enrollment exam forms and also booking tickets etc to proceed next preparation.

The problem lies in the fact that other colleges started asking to appear exam where as we are still waiting for our undergraduate results, perplexed by the slow system whether to wait for our results or to gear forward.

The University of Delhi has already started issuing online registration forms and other universities as well, entrance test will be sweeping out in a few weeks time! Now we are facing anxiety left with no time since we are anxiously waiting for our semester results of which there has been no news so far.

And now the anxiety over results threatens to spoil our peaceful psyche!

Sir, I on behalf of all the aggrieved students oblige your competency to declare the UG results at the earliest possible manner so to equip oneself to any kind of examination at the right time. And for future convenience please make some changes with the semesters examination system like how other universities are doing for the betterment of all Naga students in the race of educational realm.

The blame game of the Nagas taking its toll in building unity

TK Savanai: The civil society expresses anger against the state leaders, government official, politicians and UG. The youths, students and intellectual over act as though they can build our society in a day when in actual they don't want to bend once for the cause of Nagas. But in actual, isn't it the students leaders, youths and intellectual more divided and corrupted?

What is the point when no solution has been brought forth by the student and civil organisations if they keep criticizing those old leaders who sweat for Naga future?

Why we don't succeed? Always bringing personal grudges and hatred in forming the government, parties, organisations and others movement.

Embarrassing one another, defaming one after the other. Discriminating people from various sections, background and areas one live.

We are divided, because one politician go against the other, one students leader against the other, one social workers against the other? What good has anyone done with his/her examples.

Personal matters and hatred should have never been brought in any organization risking the peaceful coexistence of the society at large. Isn't it money power and corruption that rule us? Where is the fair competition, where is the equality in terms of leadership? Where is the space given to genuine leaders who want to contribute for Naga cause and in developing our society? Where are the human rights activists who can bravely sacrifice for the Nagas without any hesitation? Be it government jobs, political appointment, students’ election, UG promotions and in various Naga organisation, all we see is mishandling of power, corruption and discrimination against each tribe.

Also, we can clearly see how divided even through various Facebook groups and page. Most of the admin themselves are showing their own pride and ego. For once, I can even prove how discriminating the youths, various social movement leaders and Facebook admin to the Nagas from other states.

How can someone who has never gone through any Naga history book talk about development and unity? Everyday we see bloggers hurting, hating, mocking, demoralising each other showing incompetency to be a future leaders. We see people attacking church and church leader instead of being an example if they want change.

Who is responsible for the downfall of our existence? Don't tell me you write English well, you hold apple I phone and laptop which makes you smarter? Don't tell me you have a bungalow, a luxurious car that you are capable of being superior and destroy the society. Don't tell you are from big tribe, big village so you have power, don't tell me you can blindfold every money lovers and dictate the peace lovers creating enmity among them.

All the young leaders and intellectuals, who cares where you come from and in what manners, if all you do is stir up problem and keep weaving hatred among various individuals and group. If holding a file, clicking picture with different personalities, and manipulating the innocent people make you great leaders, remember they will revolt against you once truth is out.

Those senior leaders and politicians are mocked everyday and judged. This is how we are drowning each day. The past grudges and jealousy is ruining all the hope and freedom of livelihood. It is you the present young leaders, students and youth who will suffer not from outside enemy but among yourselves if individual problem become agenda in our society leadership. Everything is so blurry everywhere except the money purse.

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Indian NGO worker kidnapped in Afghanistan Kabul/New Delhi, JuNe 10 (iaNS): Suspected militants have abducted an Indian female aid worker from Afghanistan's capital Kabul, Indian and Afghan officials said on Friday. The kidnapped woman is Judith D'Souza, 40, working as a senior technical advisor on gender with the Aga Khan Developmental Network in Kabul, sources in New Delhi said.

D'Souza was kidnapped late on Thursday, the sources said. No group immediately claimed responsibility for her abduction. The Indian embassy in Kabul is in touch with senior Afghan authorities and the government, the sources said, adding that officials in Delhi were also in contact with her family in Kolkata.

They said all efforts are being made by the Afghan authorities to secure her release. The aid agency also confirmed to IANS that a "staff member of the Aga Khan Foundation" was abducted, but it did not name her. "An investigation by the authorities has been launched, in conjunction with security officials and various partners. Every effort is being made to secure the safe release of the staff member," Aga Khan spokesperson Sam Pickens said in an email response.

Meanwhile, External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj said that she has spoken to D'Souza's sister.

Act fast, abducted Indian's family urges Delhi, Kabul

Judith D'Souza

“I have spoken to the sister of Judith D'Souza. We will spare no efforts to rescue her,” she tweeted.

“She is your sister and India's daughter. We are doing everything to rescue her. Please take care of your sick father,” Sushma Swaraj added.

Judith's family on Friday expressed hope that India and Afghanistan would act soon to have her released.

“It happened in a different country. The government of that country should take steps. She liked the place as she said there was a lot of work to be done,” Judith's sister Agnes D'Souza told the media in Kolkata.

“But if such a thing hap-

pens, who would want to go back? I am asking every channel to do their part.

The government of India must do something and get my sister back. I want her back,” she added.

Judith's family came to know about the development around 1.30 a.m. on Friday from the Indian embassy in Kabul.

This is not the first time that an Indian aid worker has been kidnapped in Afghanistan. Taliban militants have mostly been blamed for the kidnappings.

Many Indian establishments have also been targeted in the past in Afghanistan where New Delhi has pledged and made huge investments to rebuild the

Amid speculation over Priyanka, BJP says Congress is confused New Delhi, JuNe 10 (iaNS): Amid speculation over Priyanka Gandhi Vadra entering active politics during the crucial Uttar Pradesh assembly elections next year, the BJP on Friday said the Congress is a confused lot that cannot decide who would be its face in the state and who it should form an alliance with.

“They are not clear whether they should form an alliance or not. And if yes, then with whom.

They are taking help from Bahujan Samaj Party in the Rajya Sabha elections,

but are undecided on an alliance on the ground,” Bharatiya Janata Party spokesman Sudhanshu Trivedi said here.

Trivedi's observation came on a day when Congress circles were abuzz that Priyanka may actively participate in the Uttar Pradesh elections.

On being asked how Priyanka's entry may influence the electoral outcome in the state, Trivedi said: “The BJP is very clear that we will contest elections on the issue of development. It is time the people of UP are freed from

communal and caste politics that they have been facing for the last 15 years.”

However, the Congress did not officially announce the decision with party spokesman Manish Tewari on Friday saying that the party “would unveil its Uttar Pradesh strategy at an appropriate time”.

Trivedi, too, refused to spell out who would be the BJP's face in Uttar Pradesh.

“This will be decided by the BJP parliamentary board and the senior leadership. We would announce it at the right time,” he said.

war-torn country.

The latest in a series of terror strikes on Indian interests in Afghanistan was on an Indian consulate on March 2.

The abduction comes as the Indian embassy issued a security alert earlier last month for Indians residing in Afghanistan and travelling to the country.

“All Indians residing and travelling to Afghanistan are advised that the security situation in the country remains highly volatile.

Terrorist attacks have taken place in the country against foreigners and are expected to continue. There is also the risk of kidnapping and hostage taking throughout the Afghanistan,” the embassy statement warned.

array, JuNe 10 (iaNS): The family of an Indian development worker abducted in Afghanistan on Friday urged New Delhi and Kabul to act fast so as to rescue Judith D'Souza. Armed suspected Islamists seized D'Souza, 40, a senior technical advisor on gender issues with the Aga Khan Developmental Network in Kabul, around Thursday midnight.

No group has claimed responsibility for the incident.

Judith's family said she was scheduled to return to Kolkata next week. "It happened in a different country.

The government of that country should take steps. She liked the place as she said there was a lot of work to be done," her sister Agnes D'Souza told the media here.

"But if such a thing happens, who would want to go back? I am asking every channel to do their part. The government of India must do something and get my sister back. I want her back," she added.

Agnes also urged the West Bengal government to ensure her safe return: "My request is to ensure she can return as soon as possible, safely."

Meanwhile, Derek O'Brien of Bengal's ruling Trinamool Congress sought updates on the abduction from External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj after speaking to the woman's family. Sushma Swaraj responded in a tweet: "We are doing everything to rescue her."

The Indian embassy in Kabul issued a security alert last month for Indians staying in and travelling to Afghanistan.

Judith's classmates from College of Social Work Nirmala Niketan, Mumbai, are praying for her safety, said NGO management expert Cletus Zuzarte in a Twitter conversation with Judith's brother Jerome D' Souza.

"We have been assured all kinds of help from the state and central governments to get my sister back," said Jerome.

At Judith's residence in central Kolkata, her parents were distraught.

Judith's family learnt about the abduction from the Indian embassy in Kabul early on Friday morning.

Asked about Taliban involvement in the crime, her sister Agnes said: "I don't know."

Judith never spoke about any danger to her, the sister said. "She has been abroad before, but this is the first time this has happened," Agnes said.

Her father Denzile described Judith as "very brave".

5 given life for gangrape of Danish tourist

Policemen escort men convicted for the gang rape of a Danish woman, at a court in New Delhi on June 9. (REUTERS Photo)

New Delhi, JuNe 10 (reuTerS): Five Indian men were sentenced to life in prison on Friday for raping a Danish tourist in the heart of New Delhi's tourist district in 2014, in a case that reignited worries about sexual violence against women in India.

The men, all in their twenties, were found guilty by a Delhi court on Monday for robbing and raping the 52year old Dane at a secluded spot close to New Delhi railway station.

"All the five convicts have been sentenced to rigorous life imprisonment for their offences," additional public prosecutor Atul Shrivastava, told Reuters at the court.

The Dane was walking through an area of narrow lanes near Delhi's Paharganj district, a tourist area packed with backpacker hotels, on the evening of Jan. 14, 2014, when she asked a group of men for directions to her hotel.

The men then lured the woman to an area near New Delhi railway station where they raped her and robbed her at knife-point, the prosecution said in its chargesheet.

India was shaken into deep soul-searching about entrenched violence against women after the fatal gang-rape in December 2012 of a female student on a bus in New Delhi.

The crime, which sent thousands of Indians onto the streets in protest against what many saw as the failure of authorities to protect women, encouraged the government to enact tougher jail sentences for rapists.

Police accused nine men of attacking the Danish woman in 2014. Three are juveniles being tried in a separate court while a fourth died during the trial.

Lawyer D.K. Sharma, representing the five convicted men, said his clients would appeal against the verdict.

US christens PM’s vision of India-US ties as ‘Modi Doctrine’ waShiNGTON, JuNe 10 (PTi): Describing Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s US visit as historic, the Obama administration has christened his vision of India-US ties that has overcome the “hesitations of history” and working for the betterment of the global good as “Modi Doctrine”.

“The most important outcome in my mind of the visit this week and of the years of effort that preceded it is the clear and compelling vision that was laid out by Prime Minister Modi before joint session of the US Congress,” Nisha Desai Biswal, assistant secretary of state for South and Central Asia, said.

“This vision which I have come to call the Modi Doctrine laid out a foreign policy that overcomes the hesitations of history and embraces the convergence between our two countries and our shared interests,” Biswal told a Washington audience.

During Modi’s visit, the US said it now recognised India as a “major defence partner” and would grant technological access similar to the one given to its closest allies, a move hailed as a big leap in bilateral ties.

The US also reiterated its support for India’s NSG bid, for which Modi thanked “my friend Obama”.

Biswal, the Obama administration’s point person for south and central Asia, made the comments during a discussion on Security and Strategic Outcomes from the Modi Visit organised on?Thursday by the Heritage Foundation, an American think tank, and India Foundation, a New Delhi based think-tank.

Modi’s speech, she said furthered his bold vision of India-US partnership that could bring peace, prosperity and stability from Asia to Africa and help ensure the security of the sea lanes ensuring freedom of navigation and commerce.

“This Modi Doctrine notes that the absence of an

agreed security architecture creates uncertainty in Asia and reiterates India’s adherence to and calls for others support for international laws and norms,” Biswal said.

The Obama administration’s recognised India as key balancing factor in Asia.

She said the strategic vision issued last year laid out mutual goals and interests in the Indo-Pacific region as well as the globe.

The two sides were implementing the road map to achieve the goals.

In his remarks, US ambassador to India Richard Verma said the US welcomed and shared Modi’s

vision.

“We have made a clear and strategic choice to support India’s transition to become, as foreign secretary S Jaishankar has articulated, a leading power. Our actions, as security partners in every sense of the word, speak to this endeavour,” he said.

The US saw India as a leading power capable of upholding international norms and support what defence secretary Dan Carter called a ‘principled security network’ in Asia, he said. “A leading power that can grow its economy while at the same time demonstrating global leadership on clean energy and climate,” he said.

Ten day economic blockade begins 68 rebels of tribal outfit surrender in Meghalaya NEFIS condemns Tura, JuNe 10 (iaNS): As many as 68 chairman of the disbanded UALA, said. "We are in Manipur, affects normal life violent crackdown rebels of the United A'chik Liberation Army in happy to rejoin the mainstream. We believe that imPhal, JuNe 10 (iaNS): Several tribal groups began a 10-day economic blockade of Manipur from Thursday midnight. This caused fuel shortage and a spike in prices of several consumables, affecting normal life across the state.

Hundreds of vehicles, including passenger buses and private cars, were left stranded at various places in and around the state.

Police were escorting the stranded vehicles to ensure the safety of passengers, a senior police officer said.

"Arrangements have been made to escort fuel and liquefied petroleum gas tankers from Nagaland and Assam to Imphal. Police is also escorting stranded buses and trucks along the national highways," the officer told IANS. In order to check hoarding and avoid hardships to the common man, the Manipur government has directed stockists, dealers and retailers of essential commodities to publicly display on boards their stocks and prices of each commodity.

Highly placed sources told IANS that the measure is also intended to check deliberate hike in prices of consumer items by unscrupulous traders.

Officials said there was no need for panic buying of fuel since there were enough stocks. However, the prices of several con-

5 hurt as van runs into protesters Newmai News Network Imphal | June 10

Five women were injured, two of them critically, when a speeding school van ran into a group of protesters who were staging a sit-in here in Imphal West this afternoon demanding introduction of Inner Line Permit System (ILPS) in Manipur.

Angry locals torched the vehicle which was completely destroyed following the incident which happened at Kakwa Boroi Makhong along National Highway 102 Imphal-Moreh road around 2:30 pm. Van driver Thokchom Thembi Singh was manhandled by the locals who handed him to Singjamei Police Station.

The injured were rushed to Iboyaima Hospital and Research Centre, Singjamei. Two of them, who were seriously injured, were referred to Regional Institute of Medical Sciences (RIMS) for better treatment. According to witnesses, three students were inside the vehicle when the mishap took place. None of them were injured in the incident. A group of protesters were blocking the highway section as another group was staging a sit-in protest nearby the roadside when the incident occurred.

Witnesses said the driver was told to turn back his vehicle by the protesters but he tried to speed away and ran into the group of women, injuring five of them.

Last May, a man died in a road accident here when pro-ILP activists reportedly chased him for defying a shutdown. sumables have risen despite government assurances, with potatoes and onions costing Rs 35 a kg.

The officials also said stocks of petrol, diesel, kerosene and LPG in the state could last from 20 to 27 days. But most of the petrol pumps have shut down, claiming to have 'nil' stocks. Interestingly, there is no fuel shortage as far as roadside illegal vendors are concerned.

Earlier, a 24-hour strike called by tribal activists in Manipur to protest alleged police "excesses" on slogan-shouting supporters in Delhi ended on Thursday midnight, which was followed by the start of the 10-day economic blockade. Besides, the Kangleipak Students Association too has called for a general strike in Manipur from 5 p.m. on Saturday till Monday evening.

Meghalaya on Thursday surrendered before the authorities, marking the disbanding of the tribal Garo rebel outfit. The rebels surrendered along with their firearms before Chief Minister Mukul Sangma and Home Minister Roshan Warjri here in West Garo Hills district.

"We gave up the path of violence after realising that there cannot be peace in the Garo Hills with firearms," Novembirth Marak, the

society will accept us and allow us to live peacefully," he said. Sangma said: "The outfit responded to the government call. We will provide them an enabling atmosphere to grow. There are several welfare programme of the government; we will guide the cadres to reap the benefits." The Chief Minister urged governments in other north-eastern states to replicate the Meghalaya government's model to tackle insurgency.

Arunachal Guv wants heritage village in state iTaNaGar, JuNe 10 (PTi): Arunachal Pradesh Governor J P Rajkhowa today suggested for a 'Heritage Village' in the state on the lines of Mawphlang Village of Meghalaya, where Prime MinisterNarendra Modi recently visited.

Interacting with a delegation of Galo Welfare Society (GWS) led by its president Mitum Boje at the Raj Bhawan here, Rajkhowa said the village would not only preserve and pro-

mote cultural richness of the state, but also attract tourists in large numbers, an official release said.

The GWS delegation submitted a 12-point memorandum to the Governor on several issues including inter-district road connectivity, creation of new districts and a Tribal Heritage Complex. The Governor said the elected representatives also must take up the connectivity issue at all levels.

Newmai News Network Imphal | June 10

The North-East Forum for International Solidarity (NEFIS) today condemned the recent violent police crackdown on students in New Delhi in which many were injured and detained.

The group in a statement said it strongly condemned the brutal lathi charge on students in New Delhi on June 7. It said the students were protesting against the Manipur government at Manipur Bhavan in the national capital when security forces descended on them “without any provocation.”

The forum said the role of both the union government controlled Delhi police and Manipur government controlled Manipur Rifles is condemnable, as both the forces cracked down on the peaceful protesters in a “colluded manner.”

“It’s a clear manifestation of the ruthless way in which the governments continue to rule over people. NEFIS will stand against such brutal attacks on the right of the people to stage protest and will continue to fight and build a movement against such acts of state violence,” the statement added.

Authorities working to restore rail service in NE aGarTala, JuNe 10 (iaNS): Authorities are working on a war-footing to restore rail traffic that has remained disrupted for nearly a month in southern Assam, Tripura, Mizoram and western Manipurdue to incessant rain and subsequent landslides.

Tripura Bharatiya Janata Party President Biplab Deb said on Friday that Assam Public Works Department (Roads and Highways) Minister Parimal Shuklabaidya too had assured him of all steps to help restore road traffic in the region at the earliest,

disrupted due to damage to National Highway-8.

The railway line and national highways pass through southern Assam to connect Tripura, Mizoram and western Manipur with the rest of India to supply foodgrains, fertilisers, petroleum products, construction material and other essential commodities.

Tripura is the worst affected as the 585-km National Highway 8 -- its only connection with the rest of India through Assam and Meghalaya -- was severely damaged in adjoining southern Assam.

About a 20-km stretch between Lower Powa in Assam and Churaibari in northern Tripura has turned into a slushy field after the downpour.

According to Tripura government officials, due to the damage to National Highway-8, hundreds of oil tankers, goods-laden trucks and other vehicles have been stranded in Lower Powa area in southern Assam.

Disruption in rail and road traffic has led to prices of essential commodities soaring in the region.

"We are trying to restore

the rail line within a week.

Our workers and engineers are working round-theclock to restore rail service," Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR) Chief Administrative Officer Ajit Pandit told IANS over phone.

He said :"We have roped in engineers from Austria as well as other parts of India to use their expertise at the trouble spots. We are using all options to open the vital railway route soon."

After removal of debris and repair of railway tracks, goods trains from Guwahati to Tripura, Mizoram and southern Assam were op-

erated in the past two days on an experimental basis though conditions were still not conducive for running passenger trains on the route.

"Clearing huge mudslides apart from boulders from a large portion of the tracks at Fidhing and 11 other places in Dima Hasao district (in Assam) is a huge task," Pandit added.

Huge landslides damaged railway tracks first on April 27. Rail traffic was restored on May 6, only to be disrupted again from May 13 in Assam's Dima Hasao district.

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Obama is ‘fired up’ for Clinton as Democrats seek to unify the party WASHINGTON, JuNe 10 (ReuTeRS): U.S. President Barack Obama formally endorsed Hillary Clinton’s White House bid on Thursday and called for Democrats to unite behind her after a protracted battle with Bernie Sanders for the party nomination.

U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren of Massachusetts also backed Clinton on Thursday, telling MSNBC’s “The Rachel Maddow Show” that presumptive Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump was “a genuine threat to the country.”

Clinton, the presumptive Democratic nominee, said it “means the world” to her that Obama had her back in a bruising campaign for the Nov. 8 election.

Clinton also said she had the “highest regard” for Warren, a fiery critic of Wall Street, and was “really pleased to have her good ideas and support.”

Vice President Joe Biden also waded into the campaign on Thursday.

“Whoever the next president is, and God willing in my view it will be Secretary Clinton,” Biden said in a speech at the American Constitution Society in Washington.

The Obama endorsement increases pressure on Sanders, a U.S. senator from Vermont, to bow out of the race and lend his support to Clinton so that the party can focus on defeating Trump.

“It is absolutely a joy and an honor that Presi-

Clinton tells Trump: ‘Delete your account,’ fuelling Twitter war Alana Wise Reuters

The images of U.S. Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton (L) and Republican Presidential candidate Donald Trump are seen painted on decorative pumpkins created by artist John Kettman in LaSalle, Illinois, US, June 8. (REUTERS Photo)

dent Obama and I over the years have gone from fierce competitors to true friends,” Clinton told Reuters in an interview.

After an unexpectedly tough battle against Sanders’ challenge from the left, former first lady Clinton made history when she reached the number of delegates needed to win the party nomination this week. That made her the first woman to lead a major U.S. party as its White House candidate.

Obama, who enjoys rising approval ratings as he nears the end of eight years in office, will appear with Clinton on the campaign trail next week in Wisconsin.

The two were opponents in the 2008 Democratic presidential primary race, which Obama won, but they buried their rivalry and she served as his secretary of state for four years.

Clinton is the 2016 candidate who the White House believes will best safeguard Obama’s legacy.

“I don’t think there’s ever been someone so qualified to hold this office,” Obama said of Clinton in a video. “I’m with her.

I am fired up, and I cannot wait to get out there and campaign for Hillary.”

Trump assailed the endorsement on Twitter: “He wants four more years of Obama—but nobody else

does!” Clinton’s campaign tweeted a brash response: “Delete your account.”

Sanders, who galvanized young voters with his calls for more social equality and measures to rein in Wall Street, has been reluctant to concede the race, despite concerns among leading Democrats that continuing party divisions could hamper Clinton’s efforts to beat Trump.

TOWARD THE EXIT Obama and other senior Democrats are seeking a delicate balance of rallying the party behind Clinton, while not alienating Sanders and his supporters.

The U.S. presidential election battle between Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump has barely begun but their Twitter war is on. After receiving President Barack Obama’s endorsement on Thursday to succeed him in the White House, Clinton, who this week clinched the Democratic nomination for the Nov. 8 election, tweeted she was honoured to have his support and “fired up and ready to go.” Trump, who has made extensive use of Twitter during his insurgent Republican presidential campaign, took the opportunity to tweet back: “Obama just endorsed Crooked Hillary. He wants four more years of Obama—but nobody else does!” Clinton’s account quickly responded: “Delete your account,” in a tweet to her 6.7 million Twitter followers.

In what appeared to be an attempt to gently ease Sanders toward giving up his campaign, Obama met the democratic socialist for about an hour in the White House, laughing warmly as they walked into the Oval Office.

Although Sanders told reporters afterward that he still planned to compete in the final nominating contest in Washington, D.C., next Tuesday, he said he would work with Clinton to defeat Trump.

Sanders was then welcomed on Capitol Hill by Senator Harry Reid, the top Democrat in the Senate. Reid said the lawmaker from Vermont was

Within minutes, the phrase, a popular form of online dismissal, became Clinton’s most popular tweet ever, with more than 194,000 retweets and 213,000 likes. Prominent Republicans rushed to their presumptive nominee’s aid, taking thinly veiled shots at Clinton’s use of a private email server while secretary of state. “.@HillaryClinton If anyone knows how to use a delete key, it’s you,” tweeted Republican National Committee Chairman Reince Priebus. Clinton has repeatedly said she chose “not to keep” some 30,000 emails her lawyers deemed personal, which has been widely interpreted as meaning she deleted the personal emails. Trump later rejoined the battle, tweeting: “How long did it take your staff of 823 people to think that up--and where are your 33,000 emails that you deleted?”

in a “good place” with his Democratic colleagues. He suggested that Sanders was close to acknowledging defeat by Clinton.

“I didn’t hear a single word about him trying to change the fact that she is the nominee, I think he’s accepted that,” Reid told reporters.

In the endorsement video, Obama recalled the party unity that followed his prolonged primary battle against Clinton in 2008.

“Secretary Clinton and Senator Sanders may have been rivals during this primary, but they’re both patriots who love this country and they share a vision for an America that we all be-

lieve in,” Obama said.

Warren told MSNBC she was endorsing Clinton because “a female fighter in the lead is exactly what this country needs.”

Warren’s populist credentials will boost Clinton’s ability to court Sanders voters as she prepares to battle Trump. Warren was the only female Democratic U.S. senator who did not endorse Clinton during the primary race.

Clinton told Reuters she and Warren had similar views about issues such as economic policy and protecting the 2010 DoddFrank financial reform law and the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau,

which Warren pushed to start. Trump said in an interview with Reuters last month that he would try to dismantle the Dodd-Frank law.

In the interview with Reuters, Clinton said her overall economic package, including plans to rein in Wall Street and cut taxes for the middle class, would come during the first 100 days of her presidency if she defeats Trump.

Clinton previously said a plan to generate jobs by investing in transportation and other infrastructure spending and immigration reform would be among other early priorities.

“One of the things that President Obama said yesterday is he thought his job was to remind the American people what a really serious job this is, the tough choices, the hard decisions, the high stakes in choosing a president and commander in chief,” Clinton said.

“And I know how important it is to get off to a really good start in the White House,” she said.

Trump, a wealthy real estate developer who became the party’s presumptive nominee last month after seeing off a large group of rivals, is well behind Clinton’s campaign in terms of fundraising and policy infrastructure.

On Thursday, his top donors were holding their first official meeting in New York. Trump also met with industry leaders in New York at an event organized by oil billionaire Harold Hamm.

OECD warns of rising premature deaths & the costs of air pollution Maldives ex-VP Adeeb jailed for report showed.

LONdON, JuNe 10 plotting president’s assassination The biggest rises in (ReuTeRS): Outdoor Air pollution may trigger diseases

air pollution could cause 6 to 9 million premature deaths and represent an economic cost of around $2.6 trillion a year by 2060 unless action is taken, the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) said in a report released on Thursday.

The OECD examined the economic consequences of air pollution and found that it could cost 1 percent of gross domestic product - or $2.6 trillion a year - by 2060.

The economic cost would rise with a surge in related annual healthcare bills to $176 billion from $21 billion in 2015 and with lost work days rising to 3.7 billion from 1.2 billion.

A reduction in crop yields as a result of dirty air would also weigh on most countries’ economies, the report said.

“The number of lives cut short by air pollution is

LONdON, JuNe 10 (IANS): Exposure to air pollution may have a direct role in triggering diseases as well as airway inflammation in children and adolescents with rheumatic conditions such as lupus, a chronic, autoimmune disease that causes inflammation, pain and swelling.

Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE) or lupus can damage any part of the body.

In addition to affecting the skin and joints, it can affect other organs in the body such as the kidneys, the tissue lining the lungs and heart, and the brain.

Most patients feel fatigue and have rashes, arthritis (painful and swollen joints) and fever, according to American College of Rheumatology.

This study, conducted in Brazil, confirmed a direct link between an individual’s personal exposure to fine pollution particles and their lupus disease activity.

“Our findings have shown that air pollution doesn’t just increase the incialready terrible and the potential rise in the next few decades is terrifying,” said OECD environment director Simon Upton.

dence and prevalence of chronic lung disease and acute respiratory infections, lung cancer, heart disease and strokes, it is also an important contributory factor in childhood rheumatic diseases, such as lupus,” said Maria Fernanda Goulart from University of Sao Paulo, Brazil.

“With air pollution increasing in many major cities, paediatric rheumatologists can expect to see a resultant impact on the disease activity of their lupus patients,” she added.

Using a standard measure of moderate to severe lupus disease activity, an increase of 18.12 ug/m3 ( micrograms per cubic meter air) in the daily concentration of the most dangerous of the airborne pollution particles PM2.5 was associated with a significant increase in lupus activity at four and 11 days after exposure.

The results were presented at the European League Against Rheumatism Annual Congress (EULAR 2016) in London.

“If this is not motivation enough to act, this report shows there will also be a heavy economic cost to not taking action.”

Outdoor air pollution caused more than 3 million premature deaths in 2010 but that number could double or triple by 2060, the

mortality rates from air pollution are forecast to be in India, China, Korea and central Asian countries such as Uzbekistan, where rising populations and congested cities expose more people to power plant emissions and traffic exhaust.

India had four of the 10 cities in the world with the worst air pollution, the World Health Organisation said last month.

Death rates are seen stabilising in the United States and falling in much of Western Europe by 2060 partly due to efforts to move to cleaner energy and transport, the OECD said.

Leading sources of air pollution include vehicles, especially diesel-engined models, the heating and cooling of large buildings, waste management, agriculture and the use of coal and diesel in power generation.

Four reasons why Africa, Gates & Obama want to end malaria lates to about 100,000 neonatal malaria, in Asia was “a major benefits by 2040 from a healthy, ARuSHA, JuNe 10 (THOmdeaths a year, and underweight concern”. In parts of Tanzania, more productive workforce and SON ReuTeRS FOuNdAchildren tend to suffer poor mosquitoes can survive up to health systems that are less burTION): The world’s richest couhealth. “There’s so much talk 20 times the normal dose of dened by the disease, Gates and ple, Bill and Melinda Gates, and about zika and the terrifying efpermethrin, the insecticide the United Nations say. They esU.S. President Barack Obama are fects during pregnancy but just used in nets, according to Sotimate eradication would cost a giving financial backing to global in sheer scale, malaria outstrips phie Weston, a researcher with fraction of this -- $90 billion to plans to eliminate malaria. it many times over,” said Martin the London School of Hygiene $120 billion, making it one of The Gateses aim to eradicate Edlund, chief executive of Maand Tropical Medicine. the “best buys” in global develmalaria by 2040 by doubling fundlaria No More.

3. More children in school, less in opment. ing over the next decade to suphospital: Trials of the Mosquirix 4. It frees up money for “the next port the roll out of new products to 2. It’s the only way to deal with epidemic”: Malaria is no lonvaccine showed that young childrug-resistance: If malaria tackle rising drug resistance to the ger the leading cause of death dren in countries like Kenya fall is not eliminated from drug disease. among children under five in sick with malaria up to five times resistant “hot spots” in CamTheir goal of permanently endAfrica, having been overtaken in one year. Malaria is one of the bodia, Laos, Myanmar, Thaiing transmission of the disease beby acute respiratory infections, main reasons why Africans miss land and Vietnam, multi-drug tween humans and mosquitoes is school or work, entrenching resistant malaria is likely to according to PMI. It still acmore ambitious than the Sustainpoverty as time and money are spread worldwide, increasing counts for a third of outpatient able Development Goal of ending spent in hospital, rather than the cost and reducing the efvisits on mainland Tanzania, 7.3 epidemic levels of malaria by 2030. learning or earning. More than ficacy of malaria control promillion cases a year, it says. “The They are also supporting a half of the deaths of children grammes everywhere. Donors next step is ... to focus also on push to create the world’s first vacunder five in Tanzanian health have set a goal of eliminating non-communicable diseases,” cine against a parasite. facilities are due to malaria, acmalaria in this Greater Mesaid Mohamed Alwani, medicording to the United States’ kong region by 2020. Tanzacal director of Ithani-Asheri Here are four of their arguPresident’s Malaria Initiative nia’s health ministry’s acting Hospital in the Tanzanian town ments for pouring money into the (PMI). Malaria in pregnancy permanent secretary, Nkundof Arusha, referring to heart disissue: also causes about a quarter of we Mwakyusa, said the emerease, diabetes and cancer. “The 1. It promises almost a 20-fold reall underweight births in Africa, gence and spread of resisway I can see it for the last five turn on investment: Eradication according to campaign group tance to artemisinin, the most years or so now, it’s going to be could save 11 million lives and Malaria No More. This transcommonly used drug against the next epidemic.” unlock $2 trillion in economic

COLOmBO, JuNe 10 (ReuTeRS): A court in the Maldives has jailed former vice president Ahmed Adeeb for 15 years for plotting to assassinate President Abdulla Yameen following an explosion on the president’s speed launch last September, his lawyer said on Friday. The judgment was delivered late on Thursday, four days after Adeeb was sentenced for 10 years on terrorism charges for possessing firearms. The trial was held behind closed doors because of security concerns, according to authorities.

The secret trial is likely to raise international concern over the evidence used to convict Adeeb, once seen as a future leader of the Indian Ocean atoll whose popularity as a tourist paradise is at odds with its deeply troubled politics. “He was sentenced for 15 years based on 7 anonymous witnesses. The court said it can conclude

that there was an IED (Improvised Explosive Device),” Moosa Siraj, Adeeb’s lawyer told Reuters.

He said one witness testified that Adeeb had given orders for an IED to be planted. The Maldives invited foreign agencies to examine the evidence of the alleged assassination attempt that took place when Yameen’s launch prepared to dock on Sept. 28 last year.

Notably, the U.S. Federal Bureau of Investigation said it found “no conclusive evidence” of a bomb blast. “The FBI report clearly said it was not an IED, while Saudi investigators’ report said there was no evidence to say it was a bomb. We will definitely appeal against the verdict,” Siraj said.

Adeeb’s sentencing comes a week after exiled former leader Mohamed Nasheed, now in exile in Britain, formed a united opposition group aimed at toppling Yameen.

GOVERNMENT OF NAGALAND

DIRECTORATE OF URBAN DEVELOPMENT NAGALAND :: KOHIMA

NO. UD/ESTT.-83/08(Pt-I)/

Dated: Kohima, the 10th June, 2016.

PUBLICATION OF VIVA VOCE & PRACTICAL INTERVIEW

In continuation to this office letter of even number dated 31th May, 2016, Viva Voce and Practical for the selected candidates for the post of LDA cum Computer Assistant and Draughtsman is to be conducted as under: Date : 15/06/2016 Time : 10 A.M. onwards Venue : Directorate of Urban Development Conference Hall.

Note 1. No separate calling letter will be issued.

2. Selected candidates are required to produce their documents (in original) on the day of the interview.

(KEN KEDITSU) Director, Urban Development

NAGALAND BOARD OF SCHOOL EDUCATION KOHIMA NOTIFICATION NO.11/2016(12) Dated Kohima, the 10th June, 2016

NO.NBE-35/Ex-NSEE/2016 : : It is hereby notified for the information of all concerned that the Nagaland State Entrance Examination (NSEE)-II, 2016 will be conducted by the Nagaland Board of School Education for selection of candidates to fill up State reserved seats in MBBS and BDS courses for the session 2016.

1. The tentative date of Examination is 2nd July 2016.

2. The Centre of Examination shall be Kohima Town.

3. The questions of the NSEE shall be set from the existing NBSE’s syllabus of Classes XI & XII (Common Core Syllabus).

4. All questions of NSEE shall be Multiple Choice Questions (MCQ) only.

5. There shall be only 1 (one) paper consisting of 180 (one hundred and eighty) items.

6. The breakup of items subject wise shall be as follows: Biology – 90 items, Physics – 45 items and Chemistry – 45 items.

Admit cards shall be issued from the Office of the Board on payment of examination fee.

Other details shall be notified at a later date.

Sd/- Asano Sekhose, Chairman

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Old rivals Pele, Maradona end feud during exhibition match

Diego Maradona (left) hugs Pele before an exhibition game at the Jardin du Palais Royal in Paris, on June 9. (AFP Photo)

PariS, JuNe 10 (aFP): Diego Maradona hailed his old rival Pele as an "icon" as the pair were reunited for a "match of friendship" on Thursday.

The 75-year-old Brazil great and 55-year-old Argentine legend even embraced during the five-aside exhibition game in a sign that they have drawn a line under their long-running feud.

"I want to thank Pele, we know who he is and who he will always be. We need icons like him," said Maradona, who starred in Argentina's 1986 World Cup triumph. Pele, a threetime world champion, also

struck a conciliatory tone in response.

"The most important is the message of peace. Many thanks to my friend Maradona for this opportunity and a big round of applause to the players who have been here today," said Pele.

"This is a moment of peace." It was a far cry from the acrimony between them when FIFA was trying to decide the player of the 20th Century in 2000.

The world body organised an online vote which Maradona easily won. But FIFA thought the online users at the time were too young and so the vote was skewed in Maradona's fa-

Sangakkara raises concerns over DRS ColoMbo, JuNe 10 (aGeNCieS): Kumar Sangakkara, former Sri Lankan cricketer, took to twitter to express his anguish over Jonny Bairstow's mighty close Decision Review System (DRS) call for leg before wicket, which the England batsman managed to survive during the opening day of the Lord's Test on Thursday.

Sri Lanka opted to challenge umpire S Ravi's on-field call of not out when Shaminda Eranga thudded Bairstow's back pad when he was on 56. The ball-tracking technology (Hawk-Eye) showed the umpire's call standing as the ball missed the 50 per cent mark by a millimeter, as a result of which Bairstow escaped a close shave.

Angelo Mathews and Co. were left stunned when the final verdict came from the third umpire, after which Sangakkara used social media to express his strong views on the subject.

Eventually, Bairstow went on to score a hundred, which put England slightly ahead at the end of Day 1 which they finished on 279 for 6.

The current DRS rule suggests that 50 per cent of the ball has to hit the stumps for a batsman to be given out LBW. The remaining 50 per cent is jointly allotted to benefit of doubt to the on-field umpire's decision and the lack of foolproof technology, which can accurately track the path of a ball towards the stumps after hits the batsman. However, the former wicketkeeper-batsman suggested that the rule should be changed.

Mahela Jayawardene, his fellow countryman, who is now part of International Cricket Council's (ICC) cricket committee, revealed that a recommendation has been made to change the DRS rule for LBW. "We've decided that the 50 per cent rule should be reduced to 25 per cent," was quoted saying by ESPNcricinfo. "You think benefit of the doubt when sometimes umpires are considering those margins, that 25 per cent is okay, but I think 50 per cent is too much."

Jayawardene added.

The issue will be discussed at the ICCs annual meeting in Edinburgh later this month. If approved, the DRS rule will be reduced from 50 per cent to 25 per cent and is expected come into effect by the end of September.

vour. It then organised a vote by readers of the FIFA magazine and cast by an international jury. This time Pele won by a landslide.

FIFA decided to split the award and named Pele and Maradona as the two greatest players of all time.

"I had the vote of the people, Pele won by forfeit," said Maradona, who walked out of a Rome gala so he did not see the Brazilian collect his award.

Maradona later accused Pele of letting his former Brazil teammate Garrincha "die in misery".

Pele responded that Maradona was "sick". Maradona thrilled the crowd at the Palais Royal with a cameo appearance in the 30-minute five-a-side contest.

Pele, still recovering from a hip operation in January, remained in his coaching role on the touchline.

The event, organised by a Swiss watchmaker with UEFA, featured the likes of former France striker David Trezeguet, Italy goalkeeper Angelo Peruzzi and Dutch midfielder Clarence Seedorf. Ex-Brazil forward Bebeto, a 1994 World Cup winner, also took part alongside Rio Ferdinand, Dida, Hernan Crespo and Fernando Hierro as the match finished in a diplomatic 8-8 draw.

French police teargas brawling England fans ahead of Euro 2016 PariS/MarSeille, JuNe 10 (reuTerS): French police fired tear gas to break up clashes between England soccer fans and local people in the Mediterranean city of Marseille on Thursday night on the eve of the Euro 2016 soccer tournament.

A police official said about 100 England fans and 50 residents were involved in the fracas in the streets around the Vieux Port (Old Port) area. Chairs were hurled around and windows smashed before police gained control.

Two fans were arrested and four officers slightly hurt in the clashes, police said. Early on Friday, hundreds of fans congregating in the bars of the city, with the Queen Victoria pub again the focal point, although the mood was relaxed. Up to 70,000 England fans and 20,000 Russians are expected to arrive throughout the day and on Saturday ahead of the match between the two countries.

The tournament kicks off on Friday night with France still under a state of emergency after Islamist militants launched simultaneous assaults on entertainment venues in Paris in November, killing 130 people.

Int e r i o r Mi n i s t r y spokesman Pierre-Henri Brandet said Friday night's trouble amounted to a scuffle between fans that did not call security measures into question.

Footage posted on social media showed police forming a ring around dozens of England fans outside an Irish pub. Broken glass lay strewn around. British police said the scuffles had been quickly contained.

"England supporters had been in Marseille yesterday without issue. At around midnight, there was a short confrontation where a group of approximately 70 local youths approached a pub where England fans had congregated," Assistant Chief Constable Mark Roberts said. "This was quickly dealt with by French police and one English supporter was arrested. We are aware of no further incidents overnight."

British police officers would work closely with police in Marseille and would seek banning orders for any England fans causing trouble, he said.

The English Football Association said in a statement: "We are really disappointed by the scenes of

A man walks toward teargas fired by police, following scuffles in Marseille, France, early Friday, June 10. (AP Photo)

disorder in Marseille yesterday evening and condemn such behaviour."

It urged supporters to act in a respectful manner and enjoy the match against Russia.

England fans were involved in serious disorder over several days in Marseille in 1998 before and

after a match against Tunisia in the World Cup. In contrast to the late night violence in Marseille, Paris hosted a music concert near the Eiffel Tower where tens of thousands of revellers danced late into the night. Paris Mayor Anne Hidalgo said nearly 90,000 people attended the fes-

tivities "and it all went off beautifully".

Almost 90,000 police and security staff are being deployed at stadiums around the country that will host millions on fans in the coming weeks and at official fan zones where millions more will be able to watch matches on giant TV screens.

IAAF Board suspends three officials over payoff claims Bopanna dares to end Leander Paes'

MarSeille, JuNe 10 (reuTerS): Three senior athletics officials have been provisionally suspended by the IAAF's Ethics Board pending an investigation into their involvement in an alleged cover-up of Russian doping cases, the sport's governing body said on Friday.

Nick Davies, who was chief of staff to International Association of Athletics Federations President Seb Coe, was suspended along with his wife Jane Boulter-Davies and IAAF medical manager Pierre-Yves

Garnier. Davies, who denies any wrongdoing, stood down from his role six months ago pending the investigation into a "potential breach of the IAAF's code of ethics".

Neither Davies, his wife, an IAAF education official, nor Garnier were immediately available for comment. The issue relates to an email sent by former IAAF consultant Papa Massata Diack to his father and then-IAAF president Lamine Diack in July 2013.

It allegedly showed that the three were in receipt of, or had

knowledge of, a cash payment to withhold details of attempted cover-ups of Russian doping cases.

Other emails leaked last December showed that Davies discussed with Papa Diack developing a media strategy to limit the news impact of a series of positive tests by Russian athletes ahead of 2013 the Moscow world athletics championships.

IAAF Ethics Board Chairman Michael Beloff said in Friday's statement that there was a prima facie case to answer.

Ibrahimovic transfer talks on hold during Euro 2016: Sweden coach

NaNTeS, JuNe 10 (iaNS): Striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic's transfer to Manchester United is on hold as Sweden’s head coach Erik Hamren has said "it would not be okay" for him to travel to England and complete the deal while the Euro 2016 is on.

Hamren said he is relaxed about the ongoing media furore surrounding the captain.

"Players have their leisure time on the schedule, what they do then there's nothing I can do to control. But it would not be okay for Zlatan to fly to Manchester," Hamren was quoted

as saying by Skysports on Friday. "I'm one hundred percent sure (the furore) it will not affect Zlatan. He has been in the business a long time. He handles it perfectly."

"The players of the national team are accustomed to all the rumours surrounding Zlatan too. They are familiar with it.

There is absolutely nothing that has affected us negatively in the group." However, Hamren believes the star forward would not be affected with all the rumours flying around.

"I am for sure the rumours surrounding the captain will not affect the team. I understand there is a lot of Zlatan news in the media, not only in Sweden. But, with us, it is nothing," he said.

Sweden will open their campaign against Ireland on June 13. They will take on Italy in their second group match on Friday June 17 before a clash with Belgium in Nice on June 22.

Olympic dream but AITA won't listen

New Delhi, JuNe 10 (PTi): In a move which could have knocked Leander Paes out of Olympic reckoning, Rohan Bopanna today picked Saketh Myneni as his preferred partner for the men's doubles event at the Rio Games, but the AITA is set to reject his demand.

Bopanna, who earned India a direct entry in the men's doubles event courtesy his top-10 rank, issued a statement that he has told AITA about his choice earlier in the day.

"I look forward to representing India at my second Olympics and consider it a privilege, responsibility and honour. A Direct Acceptance provides me the right to nominate my men's doubles partner, an opportunity for me to exercise my judgement as to the best possible partner for me. I am looking forward to the support and good wishes of all concerned in the leadup to the Olympics," Bopanna said in a statement.

He did not mention the name of the player but AITA sources told PTI that Bopanna has named 28-year-old Myneni as his choice.

"Yes, he wants to play with Myneni and not Leander," an AITA source said.

Paes, a winner of 18 Grand Slam titles, is eyeing a record seventh Olympics, but Bopanna's choice reflects that he does not bother about the personal milestone of India's most accomplished tennis player.

Bopanna is justified in picking a partner of his choice since rules permit

him to do so but at the same time it holds true that even if Bopanna had ended 11 in the world rankings on the cut-off date, he and Paes with their combined rank would have made the draw.

Sources claimed AITA acknowledged Bopanna's preference but it is understood they would not like the player to dictate terms.

"It's not a wise move.

People are not going to forget if Paes happens to miss this Olympics because of Rohan... he will face lots of criticism," said an AITA official.

"Leander, ranked 46, is number two player in the country and Saketh is fifth at number 125. Saketh is a good player. He has made progress but you can't ignore Leander, who has experience of playing on the big stage. Our best team should play and Rohan and Leander, our number and two players should play as a team."

ITF rules clearly state that a doubles team has to be nominated by the national association. Unless AITA approves Myneni and Bopanna as a team, they

can not play.

It will not be a surprise if AITA's selection committee goes ahead with Bopanna, Paes, Sania Mirza and Prarthana Thombare as India's Olympics team.

Like Bopanna, Sania has also communicated to AITA that she prefers to play mixed doubles with Bopanna. AITA will not counter Sania on her choice and will let the two compete in the mixed doubles.

Sania will play women's doubles with young Thombare, the country's number 2 doubles player ranked 209. She has been training for the last one year at Sania Mirza Tennis Academy, under the guidance of Sania's father and coach Imran. AITA had made efforts to convince Bopanna that he accepts Paes as his partner but the 36-year-old stuck to his guns and decided not to pick him as his partner.

The AITA selection committee tomorrow now has a tough task to do as it would want all the players to be happy going into the Olympics.

New challenge for Dhoni as 2nd string India take on Zimbabwe

harare, JuNe 10 (PTi): He has mostly led a formidable bunch of limited-overs specialists but it will be a different sort of challenge for Mahendra Singh Dhoni when he captains a new-look Indian cricket team against Zimbabwe in the first ODI of a short series starting here tomorrow.

Over the years, the series in Zimbabwe has always featured limitedovers matches played postIPL where the BCCI sends its second-string outfits to test the bench strength.

The second string outfits have, in fact, effected back-to-back whitewashes 5-0 and 3-0 in 2013 and 2015 respectively.

It was supposed to be no different this time around as well. The squad of 15

comprises as many as five uncapped players (including KL Rahul, who is yet to make his limited-overs debut) but it has gained special significance because of Dhoni, who will be playing in the African nation after 11 long years.

The last time when Dhoni played in Zimbabwe back in 2005, his international career was barely six months old and a certain Sourav Ganguly was still in charge of the 'Men In Blue'.

But now the situation is different post his retirement from Test cricket and Virat Kohli's Bradmanesque form in the past six months leading to calls of his removal from captaincy.

While he may not be battling to save his captaincy yet but tours like the one about to start in Zimbabwe

are the proverbial 'banana peel' for any top cricketer.

A series win will never be feted as it is something that everyone expects to be accomplished but at the same time any unexpected result will send the kind of shock waves that the Jharkhand dasher just would not fancy at the moment.

With India having a Test heavy home schedule this year with a few ODIs and T20s against New Zealand and England, this is Dhoni's last chance to be in the mix as he won't be playing a lot in the next few months.

India will be embarking on a Test tour of the Caribbean after this assignment.

If one has a look at the team, the gulf between Dhoni and the rest of the squad will stare at anyone who cares. While Dhoni

has played a total of 275 ODIs, the rest of the squad cumulatively has 83 matches to their credit.

Also if one takes away Ambati Rayudu (31 matches) and Axar Patel (22)'s participation, the seven others have a total of 30

matches to their names.

More so, save for KL Rahul, none of the other youngsters in this team will be boarding the flight to West Indies for the Test series. Most of the players selected are by no means in the scheme of things

once the first team players come back but someone like Manish Pandey knows that it will be an opportunity for him to stake claim to Suresh Raina's place when India will be playing their real first XI in future.

Ditto for Karun Nair, who will look to translate his decent IPL form into good scores in international games.

For Axar, it is an opportunity to show the critics that he is more than just a onedimensional spinner while Rayudu will also be itching to regain his lost confidence post the home series against South Africa last year after which he was dropped.

Dhoni has always had a liking for potent left-arm bowlers in his team and the skipper won't mind if Barinder Sran -- after a decent

IPL -- can prove to be at least 35 to 40 percent of the bowler that Ashish Nehra has been for India in limited overs cricket.

Jaydev Unadkat did not get too many chances in IPL but he would like to show that his is not a surprise selection.

Speedster Jasprit Bumrah, who has been Dhoni's 'Go To' bowler in recent T20 Internationals, with his lethal yorkers, is again expected to shoulder the burden of being the strike bowler. Similarly Dhawal Kulkarni will aim to cash in on his IPL form.

The challenge for KL Rahul will be to prove that he can be as effective in shorter versions as he is in the longest format, where he already has two Test tons.

When pint-sized right-

hand batsman Kedar Jadhav played his last ODI against the same opposition at the Harare Sports Club ground, he had scored a hundred knowing fully well that the next chance will be hard to come by.

It will be after nearly one year that he is likely to get an opportunity to don the Blue jersey again.

Leg-spinner Yuzvendra Chahal's performance will also be closely monitored after a fantastic IPL as Amit Mishra has not exactly been favoured in the shorter versions. Chahal has a big leg break as well as an effective googly. A few wickets will not do him any harm considering that India will be playing a lot on spin-friendly wickets during the home stretch at the end of the year.

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t’s nice to envision a vibrant music industry in Nagaland but certainly not possible to achieve without sacrifices, understanding and passion from the people in the music scene. Only the insiders at the helm of the music scene are really aware of the hard work and contributions made by certain individuals.

Meet a young Naga from Dimapur who is no stranger to the music scene. Blessed with a versatile and raspy tone, Kevi Pucho started singing from a very young age. Besides performing, while still in school, he also developed a knack for sound management. Immersed in the music scene

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at this young stage, he had already started to appreciate the talent and musical prowess of local Naga artistes. But he noticed the lack in quality music production, and felt inspired to do something about it.

Kevi is the vocalist of “We The Giants”, currently among the most popular bands in Nagaland and also the North East. He is also a Recording Engineer and

proprietor of Element Indie Records based in Dimapur.

His work repertoire boasts of the best singers and bands from Nagaland. More amazing is the fact that bands like Paper Sky, Celestial Sphere, Dossers Urge, Street Stories come from Shillong, Manipur, Kolkata, Pune, Bangalore, and Delhi seeking him out for his mixing and recording skills.

Sharing his journey,

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Kevi said, “I started my studio from my bedroom.

I didn’t know many musicians back then so I started to record people for free in my bedroom. My long time friend and musician Alobo Naga and his band recorded their popular track “Painted Dreams” in my room. We had to turn off the fans, cover the doors with blankets etc while recording. It is a fun memory for all

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Unique Flavour started heating up with the motto ‘Inspire.’ They acquired the inspiration from international bands like Coldplay, Maroon 5, The Script and Imagine Dragons. Their song ‘Revealed’ was propagated on indihut on May 23.

The song has its own story and it talks about a broken hearted guy who tries to reveal his broken nature of love to his girl with whom he gets cheated upon.

my brother. He used to play a lot of 80s music and make me listen to love songs. I would dig the music and thanks to him that’s how I connected to music.” Clearly inspired by Jack, he says, “I have to give it to him as a brother and as a musician. He just does his thing and does not even look for appreciation or publicity.

I would always watch him sing and play the guitar and think what If I could also do that.”

Sharing his take on Music as an Industry in Nagaland, he said, “We hardly have any shows or festivals and even lesser sponsors.

Most times we end up having to play for free or shell out money from our own pockets. There is no music festival in Nagaland. The Hornbill Rock Contest is a contest not a festival. There’s a difference to it. The current generation artistes are smarter and depend on Facebook and Youtube to get their music out.”

But the best thing, he says, about being a part of the current music scene in Nagaland right is that the music fraternity is pretty united. “In my own person-

al experience, we help each other out and I feel they are going to be there for me so I feel secure. I believe our generation right now can make a big difference by not depending on the people who are supposed to do things for us. The voice is already out there”, he firmly states.

And with this in mind, he says that his ultimate goal is to setup his own record label.

To every upcoming artiste he offers this advice, “Get some studio experience. You will learn a lot once you record and hear yourself because you can listen to your own tone and pick out flaws. I’m not saying come to mine. Just go to any studio with a good producer.” Adding to this, he also invites young musicians to come and take his assistance. “My studio doors are open. I’m willing to answer queries and help people who are willing to learn or even intern with me.” He will soon be giving training in audio diploma course for 3 months at the soon to be launched music school “Music-A” in Dimapur.

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nique Flavour band managed by Ngauzeulungbe established during the year 2013, composing of six members - Echet Iheilung on the vocal, Haisolung disong with the bass, Alvin Iheilung on the first guitar, Dwa Thou on the second guitar, Jovial Lungalang on the drums and Ketholenuo with the keyboard.They perform on various music festivals and gigs.

of us even today,” he laughs at the memory.

As music is not always considered the safest choice of career, Kevi had to make a deal with his parents. He first completed a degree in Psychology and then applied for another degree at the Delhi Film Institute (DFI). He turned down a job offer as a full-time recording engineer for a studio in Delhi and came back to Nagaland in 2010. He explains, “The reason why I even took the course was to come back and offer quality recording work. I was determined to change the quality of music production in Nagaland. I feel that I’m contributing in helping the artistes take their talents to the next level. I capture their music vision with my production and mixing skills. At the end of the day, if my client says that he/she is satisfied with my work, that’s my success story.”

This talent and passion for music runs in the family.

Kevi is the younger brother of Jack Pucho, one of Nagaland’s power house singers.

Giving us a glimpse of his early beginnings, Kevi said, “I used to share a room with

n a first of its kind in Mokokchung town, Lodestar – a group involved in organizing entertainment events – will be organizing the 1st Miss Ao Nagaland 2016 at Town Hall, Mokokchung on August 5, 2016. The show is being organized on the theme – Beauty with a purpose, and contest is open to all the bonafide Ao girls from all over Nagaland.

Declaring this at a press conference at the AKM Conference Hall here today, the Lodestar members disclosed that the criteria for the participants are unmarried Ao females in the age group from 18-27 years of age with a minimum height of 5’3 and above.

President of the Lodestar, Alem Imchen said that the Miss Ao Nagaland 2016 was conceptualized in order to promote and preserve the rich culture and traditions of the Ao community through the beauty of the girls.

In this regard, she disclosed that, be-

sides the regular beauty tips given during a beauty pageant, the participants would be intensively groomed on different topics like importance of mother tongue, the traditional dresses, preparation of traditional and modern cuisines, etc. The organizers are planning to rope in well-known personalities and academicians to groom the participants before the big day on August 5, 2016.

There will be attractive cash prizes and gift hampers to the winners of the contest. The main sponsor of the contest will be ‘Avon New York India’ and the chief judge will be Medha Saikia, who is the owner of Miss Luit (the mega model hunt in northeast India). The organizers will sponsor the dresses, make-up etc, except for the traditional round, for the participants.

The organizers also informed that the winner of the Miss Ao Nagaland will gain direct entry into the Miss Northeast Beauty pageant 2017. Besides, the three winners will represent

Nagaland in the Miss Luit 2016. The seven top finalists of the Miss Ao Nagaland 2016 will also participate in the upcoming Itanagar Show in September 2016 in Arunachal Pradesh.

The Lodestar Mokokchung was formed by a group of youngsters from different profession and background in the year 2011 with an aim to uplift the young aspiring talents from Nagaland.

Ever since its formation, Lodestar had successfully hosted the ‘Get Gorgeous Angel Mega Model Hunt, Nagaland Season 7’ in 2014. The next year in 2015, it also successfully organized ‘Dance Prodigy Season 1’ at Mokokchung.

“Miss Ao Nagaland is going to be one of the best contests held in Nagaland with different taste in fashion and glamour world. Our main aim is to promote and preserve our rich culture and traditional attires to the next level. Moreover, we wanted to create public awareness about our distinct rich culture and tradition through this event,” stated the Lodestar through a brochure.

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Thousands bid farewell to Uruguay tumble out as Mexico and boxing legend Muhammad Ali Venezuela reach Copa America quarters

Pallbearers escort the casket of boxing legend Muhammad Ali during the Jenazah prayer service on June 9, 2016 in Louisville, Kentucky. (AFP Photo)

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louisville, June 10 (aFP): Thousands of people came together across creeds and nationalities for a Muslim prayer service in remembrance of Muhammad Ali on Thursday, the start of a two-day farewell to the beloved boxing legend and civil rights hero.

Men, women and whole families filled the cavernous Freedom Hall arena in Ali's hometown in Kentucky to pay their respects before the casket of the 20th century's most singular personalities, who died last week at age 74.

The brief ceremony in Louisville launched two days of interfaith tributes, bringing together digni-

taries and ordinary fans, honoring a man known for both his tenacity in the ring and his social activism outside of it.

"It was fabulous, seeing all the different nationalities, cultures, races, religions come together, even though it's a very sad situation that he passed, it's very inspirational," said Makeeba Edmund, a city employee, who is Muslim.

Muslim men and women prayed in separate rows, most of the latter with their heads veiled.

One of those paying his respects was Babacar Gaye, a 54-year-old native of Senegal who remembers watching Ali fights at a house in

Dakar as a teenager.

"There would be at least 60 people watching it on a small black and white television," Gaye told AFP. Born Cassius Clay at a time of racial segregation in the American South, the boxer converted to Islam in 1964, changing his name to Muhammad Ali and shocking America.

Thursday's prayer service was held at the site of Ali's last fight in his hometown, where he defeated Willi Besmanoff on November 29, 1961.

The three-time heavyweight world champion died after a decades-long battle with Parkinson's disease.

joined up with the squad, has so far not played a single minute.

Suarez appeared in the dugout and looked visibly frustrated at his failure to get on the pitch, at one point appearing to punch the dugout wall.

Tabarez defended his decision not to name Suarez in the matchday squad.

"The player is not fit to play. It's a matter of numbers. I will not select a player who is not 100 percent.

Was he angry? I am not

aware. To me he told me nothing," Tabarez said.

Venezuela's winner came on 36 minutes, when midfielder Alejandro Guerra cleverly spotted Uruguay goalkeeper Fernando Muslera off his line.

Guerra unleashed a long-range effort from near the halfway line which the back-pedalling Muslera could only parry onto the bar before Salomon Rondon bundled in the rebound.

Venezuela's advance to the last eight is the biggest

shock of the tournament so far. The Venezuelans are currently bottom of South America's 10-team round robin qualifying competition for the 2018 World Cup; Uruguay are on top of the standings.

- Beating 'the maestro' "To beat the 'Maestro' Tabarez is a privilege," Venezuela coach Rafael Dudamel said. "For me it means a lot. He's one of the best coaches in the world, in history. This win will motivate us to keep winning and growing as a team," he

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Bindra chosen as India's flagbearer at Rio Olympics

new delhi, June 10 (PTi): Olympic champion shooter Abhinav Bindra was today chosen as the flagbearer of the Indian contingent at the Rio Games' opening ceremony on August 5. The Indian Olympic Association (IOA) confirmed that they have chosen the 2008 Beijing Olympic gold medallist as the country's flagbearer for the quadrennial extravaganza. Bindra will be making his fifth Olympic appearance this year.

The 33-year-old is till date India's only individual gold medallist at the Olympics.

The usually reserved shooter achieved the feat when he clinched a historic gold in 10-metre air rifle event at the Beijing Games in 2008.

Venezuela's Alejandro Guerra (L) is marked by Uruguay's Alvaro Gonzalez during their Copa America Centenario Group C match in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, on June 9. (AFP Photo)

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Venezuela will now face Mexico in their final first round game to determine who finishes top of Group C. Mexico, who had beaten Uruguay 3-1 in their opening game, meanwhile proved too powerful for Caribbean minnows Jamaica in front of an 83,263 crowd at the Pasadena Rose Bowl.

With California's large population of MexicanAmericans making it a virtual home game for 'El Tri', Mexico took the lead on 18 minutes when former Manchester United and Real Madrid striker Javier Hernandez nodded in his 45th international goal.

Jamaica were denied what looked like a clear-cut penalty in the second half after striker Clayton Donaldson appeared to have been fouled in the area.

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Jamaica's misery was sealed when Mexico's Hirving Lozano picked out Hector Herrera in the area and the midfielder nudged the ball on for substitute Oribe Peralta to stroke the ball first time inside the right hand upright on the 81st minute.

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Saina, Srikanth reach Australian Open semifinals sydney, June 10 (PTi): Saina Nehwal dug deep for a fighting win over Thai rival Ratchanok Intanon while Kidambi Srikanth too continued his good run to make the semifinals of the USD 750,000 Australian Super Series Badminton tournament here today. In an exciting quarterfinal between Olympic bronze medallist Saina and 2013 World Champion Ratchanok, it was the seventh seeded Indian who managed to upstage the second seed 2826 21-16 after a 56-minute hard-fought women's singles battle. Saina will next take on the winner of the match between fourth seed Wang Yihan and eighth seed Tai Tzu Ying. In the men's singles, World No. 13 Srikanth disposed off Korea's Kwang Hee Heo 2118 21-17 in 36 minutes. The Guntur lad will next take on Denmark's Hans-Kristian Vittinghus tomorrow.

PhiladelPhia, June 10 (aFP): Uruguay were sent crashing out of the Copa America Centenario on Thursday as Venezuela and Mexico marched into the quarer-finals.

Uruguay, the record 15time Copa America champions, were eliminated in the group phase for the first time since 1997 after slumping to a shock 1-0 loss to Venezuela in Philadelphia.

That result combined with Mexico's 2-0 Group C win over Jamaica in Pasadena left the 2011 champions struggling to digest a humiliating early exit.

"We never found the game we wanted and that cost us," Uruguay's revered coach Oscar Tabarez said, adding that the ill-fated campaign should serve as a warning to his team as they now look ahead to the resumption of 2018 World Cup qualifiers.

"It's been a very different Copa America. I've never experienced something like this before.

"We knew it was going to be difficult but this should be a wake-up call before the World Cup qualifiers," Tabarez added.

Uruguay's defeat also capped a miserable tournament for Barcelona superstar Luis Suarez.

Suarez, nursing a hamstring injury when he

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