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Body of Naga youth recovered in Jammu

DIMAPuR, June 24 (Mexn): The body of a male youth hailing from Nagaland was recovered on Thursday from Sunderbani, which is 80 km away from Jammu city in Jammu & Kashmir. The deceased, identified as one Jisietho Nyuwi, hailing from Meluri under Phek district was reportedly lying in a pool of blood. Basing on the circumstantial evidence, scene of crime and injuries on dead body, an FIR was registered

by Sunderbani police against unknown persons. The Nagaland DGP informed that Forensic Science Laboratory and crime team from Rajouri visited the spot and further investigation of the case is in progress. The deceased was reportedly working with Reliance Jio and was involved in erection of towers, the DGP informed. The mortal remains are being kept at Jammu Medical College. Meanwhile, the Pochury Hoho has appealed for the State Government to respond to the situation at the earliest.

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Adopts Mission 2018 to provide a stable government to the people Mokokchung, June 24 (Mexn): The Nagaland state unit of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) today adopted a resolution to keep a Mission 2018 for the 13th Nagaland Legislative Assembly election.

The resolution which was one of nine adopted at its second State Executive meeting held at Cosmos Hall, Mokokchung was attended by BJP National Secretary cum Minority In-Charge & Nagaland In-charge Farooq Khan and a host of top state BJP leaders led by President Visasolie Lhoungu.

“We resolve to work towards forming a BJP led government in the state of Nagaland for the upcoming election 2018”, stated the Nagaland BJP unit. It also resolved to strive for eradication of ‘corruption in all forms in society, make sincere effort towards having clean election to ensure that true democracy prevails’.

Besides, Nagaland BJP also resolved to support the “Act East policy” and the infrastructure

development of the NE region being given a special focus by the BJP led NDA government and also ‘the various pro-poor and innovative schemes being implemented by the BJP led government’. The party agreed to work towards proper implementation of various schemes and programmes in the state.

It also resolved to urge upon the central government for early implementation of ‘already sanctioned’ road projects in Nagaland and ensure the selection of Kohima under Smart City Project in the next phase of selection scheduled for June 30.

Calling for a honorable and acceptable settlement to the Naga political issue, the party stated that the BJP led NDA government has taken positive steps in this regard by entering into a framework agreement with the NSCN (IM), and expressed hope ‘that a final settlement will be arrived at’.

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BJP Nagaland eyes 13th NLA elections

National Secretary cum Minority In- charge & Nagaland In-charge, Farooq Khan addressing the 2nd Executive meeting of the Naglaand State BJP at Cosmos Hall, Mokokchung on Friday, June 24. (Morung Photo)

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NHM Director questions non-release of central funds by Nagaland State Treasury Morung Express News Dimapur | June 24

Director of the National Health Mission (Finance), Kavita Singh today said the Nagaland chapter of the NHM, under the Department of Health & Family Welfare is suffering due to non-release of central funds meant for the health mission by the Nagaland State Treasury.

The NHM Director is learnt to have arrived in Kohima on Thursday to meet with the Finance Commissioner to inquire on the state of affairs in connection with the funding of NHM programmes. However, with the Commissioner reportedly out of station, she could only have a meeting with the Officer on Special Duty (OSD).

Connect with booth level Speaking to The Morung Express on Friday, Singh observed workers: Farooq Khan The National Secretary cum Minority In- that health programmes in the charge & Nagaland In-charge, Farooq Khan State were not making progress; asked the Nagaland State BJP leaders to connect with booth level workers (polling booth level workers), get the names of voters in the electoral roll, and added that the Central BJP has a strong party set-up that is always there to support the Nagaland BJP. He suggested organizing different events and programmes like a sports tournament, or clean- DIMAPuR, June 24 (Mexn): liness drive under the Swachh Bharat Mission etc Editors of Nagaland-based newsat the mandal level or district levels so as to con- papers today asked the Governnect with the ‘booth level’ workers. He said that ment of Nagaland to take all necthe central BJP is there to extend all possible help. essary steps towards providing “If you take one step, Delhi will be taking four safe working environment for steps. But the first step should come from you journalists.

(Nagaland BJP),” said the BJP national secretary.

This comes in the backdrop of Khan further stated that the days of buying the June 23 incident, wherein unor selling of votes is over, and said the 2018 elec- identifiedperson(s)firedashotnear tions would be of a different kind. the gate of the Nagaland Post office

employees were not getting their salaries; social health activities were not getting their incentives and there is shortage of funds to implement programmes.

“The reason? State Treasury is not releasing the funds,” the NHM Director, who also held interaction with the Mission Director, NHM and other health department officials, pointed out.

The NHM Director also stated that the Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, Government of India was withholding the release of further funds meant for Nagaland NHM programmes, because the State has not released its share of the fund-sharing pattern. “…Should question the Finance Commissioner as to why the State Treasury is not releasing funds for the health mission… and why is the State Government not keeping their assurances to release salaries for the NHM em-

ployees…” she stated.

According to central directives, allocated funds are transferred to the State Treasury by the central ministry after which it is required to be transferred to the concerned department account within 15-day.

This move of the Central government of transferring the NHM funds directly to the State Treasury instead of the department bank account was to ensure that there is no misuse of the funds.

However, this is apparently not the case in the State, as can be observed with the employees of Nagaland NHM highlighting their suffering for non-release of their salaries for months on numerous occasions in the media.

The State is also not able to match their share of the funding pattern, which is costing dearly in implementation of health programmes.

Ensure safe working environment for journalists: Editors to Nagaland Govt in Dimapur at around 9:02pm.

A joint statement from Editors of Eastern Mirror, Capi, Tir Yimyim and The Morung Express asserted that any attempt to coerce, threaten or obstruct the voices of the Freedom of the Press will only undermine the democratic foundations and practices of the society.

“While we are confident that the police will earnestly investigate

and pursue all possible means to unearth the roots of the incident, we emphasize the need for the Government of Nagaland to take appropriate measures to ensure public security and create a safe environment for all,” it stated. The values and principles of the Freedom of the Press are invariably interrelated with the safety and wellbeing of the public, it added.

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Respite from flood in Railway area Morung Express News Dimapur | June 24

Following the recession of drain and rainwater which seeped into residential homes in the vicinity of Dimapur Railway station, the Dimapur Municipal Council on Friday cleared drains and sprayed bleaching powder in the locality.

The recent clogged drain beneath railway track had displace hundreds of families in Chatteswari, Manipuri, Westyard, Railway Bazaar colonies and other adjoining localities. Some displaced families were seen returning to their homes with belongings on Friday.

DMC Executive Engineer, Badal Badra who was at the site told media persons that the DMC has been spraying bleaching powder in the area since

the past one week as a preventive measure for further outbreak of waterborne diseases. He informed that the clogged drain beneath railway track has been cleared and the water level has receded in the vicinity.

DMC Sanitation Inspector, Reho T. Anar appealed the residents not to dump huge solid wastes into the drain as it leads to avoidable clogging of drainage. He pointed out drain encroachment as one of the many factors for causing flood in the localities. “Earlier, the drains were wide enough for smooth flow of sewage but the drains have become narrower due to encroachment,” he said.

He also appealed the public in the area not to DMC workers spraying bleaching powder and clearing drainage in the vicinity of Dimapur dump building wastes into the drains.

Railway station on Friday. (Morung Photo)

An elderly man looks out of the window at Impur, Mokokchung district. It was established as a mission centre by the American missionaries. In 1897, when the Ao Baptist Arogo Mungdang (Association) was formed, Impur became its headquarters and continues to do so till date. It is 15 kilometres away from the heart of Mokokchung town. (Manen Aier Photo)

‘Be ambassadors of your community’ Baptist College Kohima freshers’ social held

MLA N. Thomas Lotha seen with meritorious students on HSLC & HSSLC exams in Dimapur on June 24. (Morung Photo) Morung Express News Dimapur | June 24

MLA N. Thomas Lotha on Friday encouraged upon students to be ambassadors of their village and community to the Naga people and the country.

He was speaking at the

felicitation programme for successful students of HSLC & HSSLC organized

by Lakhuti Students’ Union at his residence in Dimapur as the chief host.

Thomas also urged the students to live upto the expectations of their parents and their community

and contribute their part to the society.

“There will be so many testing times ahead of you but you always have to carry the prayers of your parents, elders and Church leaders,” he said.

The MLA advised the students to remain connect-

ed with their roots no matter wherever they are and whatever they become in life.

Talking about the rich flora and fauna bestowed upon Lakhuti village, Thomas said that the village community should be thankful to God for all the abundant blessings. He expressed delight in pointing that the literacy rate of Lakhuti village was 95% as against the state literacy rate of 80%. Thomas also said that Lakhuti village was the first in the state to embrace Roman Catholicism in 1951.

Earlier, the chief host gave away citations and cash money to the toppers and other meritorious students.

During the programme, Chairman, Lakhuti Ekhung Dimapur also exhorted the students.

The programme was attended by students, parents, guardians and members of Lakhuti village.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

Prof. Pardeshi Lal and others during 34th freshers’ social 2016 of Baptist College Kohima on June 24. (Morung Photo) Our Correspondent Kohima | June 24

The Baptist College Kohima today held its 34th freshers’ social 2016 at Ura Academy Hall with Prof.

Pardeshi Lal, Pro-Vice Chancellor, Nagaland University, Kohima Campus, Meriema as the chief guest.

Held under the theme ‘Seize the day,’ the freshers were greeted with a song “Welcome to the family” by students of 5th Semes-

ter, History Department.

Speaking on the occasion, Prof. Lal urged upon the students to adapt themselves with the changing times and also develop competitive spirit, adding that teachers are always there to help them.

He said that when marching from school to college, students must have immense enthusiasm to learn new and more valuable things.

Stating that everything

has its own significance, he urged upon the students to filter what is going to be good and what is going to be bad for them.

Further, he called upon the students to improve themselves with extracurricular activities.

Kezholesa Dominic in his welcome address said the occasion is not mere fun and entertainment but it is an important platform for freshers to decide and set their goal.

Tree fodder plantation camp at Thipuzumi

Participants plant tree sapling in Rihuba area of Thipuzumi Village on June 24.

15th June 1935 - 20th June 2016

Rev. Lano Longchar

Gone from us that smiling face, From which radiated the love of Christ; Touching hearts- winning souls, Of young and old.

He lived life to the fullest, In the truest sense of the word; Faithfully serving the most High, Untiring in his zeal to preach the Gospel; Till his last breath.

He left behind many aching hearts, To be with the God he loved and served.

Words cannot express the feelings in our hearts to everyone who supported us by your various expression of condolences, that is being extended to our family during this difficult time of our beloved Rev. Lano Longchar, who willingly left us to be with his Heavenly Father, whom he loved with all his being. Your kind and thoughtful expressions of sympathy is deeply appreciated and gratefully acknowledged. We are consoled that he is now in eternal peace and glory.

We are unable to thank everyone personally for which we regret. However, it is our prayer that our almighty God bless each and every one of you abundantly.

Loving Wife, Childre n, In-laws and Grand-Childre n

Kohima, June 24 (mexn): A tree fodder plantation camp was organized at Thipuzumi Village under National Initiative on Climate Resilient Agriculture (NICRA) on June 24.

Ligneous plants are an important component of the fodder resources for livestock and wildlife. Their main role is to serve as a supplement to the natural flora for feeding livestock, especially during the driest part of the year.

For native tho-tho cattle, mithun and goat these

plants are important as browse plants and can be utilized for bio-fencing as well. With the objective in view altogether 1500 saplings of Wild cherry (Prunus spp.), Wild apple (Malus sylvestris ) and Ficus (Ficus hookeri) were planted in the Rihuba area of Thipuzumi Village.

The member of Village Climate Risk Management Committee (VCRMC) of the project assisted in motivating and mobilizing the farmers and youth of the village to participate in the

1st DEATH ANNIVERSARY of Lt. SASHITSÜLA JAMIR

Died on : 25th June 2015 Its been a year, and everyday in some small way, your memories come our way. Though absent, you are always near still missed and loved.

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camp. Twenty five youth participated in plantation of the saplings in the village and in the designated livestock range. The camp was led by Dr Debojyoti Borkotoky, Subject Matter Specialist (Animal Science), KVK Phek, Potsulu Theluo, Senior Research Fellow and Rovilhounuo, Project Scientist.

The camp concluded with words of gratitude from Savehu Khamu, Head Teacher for the noble service to enrich the livestock health and wildlife habitat.

Riikhielhounuo Mere and Rhondeno C. Ngullie spoke on behalf of seniors and freshers respectively.

The function was compered by duo Mughato H. Zhimo and Atingla Sangtam.

Limasunep Longkumer and Alice Venuh were winners of Mr & Ms Fresher respectively and special numbers also marked the occasion. Vote of thanks was proposed by Mhasezo Tetseo.

ZSUN honours students; holds literary contest

Peren, June 24 (mexn): The Zeliangrong Students’ Union, Nagaland (ZSUN) held its felicitation programme cum literary competition at Town Hall, Peren on June 9 and 10. The two-day programme was graced

by Penam, former President, Zeliangrong Students’ Union, Nagaland (ZSUN) and Akang, former President, Zeliangrong Baudi (ZB) Nagaland as special guests.

According to a press release from ZSUN, both the speakers stressed and exhorted on the responsibilities of students and the vital need of excellence in various fields of studies. While lauding the successful candidates of NPSC and other examinations, HSLC and HSSLC merit students, literary competition winners, the speakers appreciated the ZSUN for initiating such event.

CSU undertakes ILP verification drive Kohima, June 24 (mexn): The Chakhesang Students’ Union under the directive of the Naga Students’ Federation undertook Inner Line Permit verification of all the Non locals residing within Chakhesang jurisdiction from June 17 to 18 last.

During its first phase, the Union have detected of 25 ILP defaulters which were handed over to the administration for deportation and necessary follow up.

The Union stated that the second phase of checking will take place at any time.

While CSU has undertaken the verification of ILP’s in order to check the inflow of illegal immigrants within its jurisdiction, the Union also felt that the responsibility for checking of illegal immigrants

should not be left alone to student bodies and recognizes the vital role that the public must play in solving the menace of illegal immigrants in our respective jurisdictions, the CSU stated.

The Union made a fervent appeal to all the public, especially those guarantors to be more vigil and check necessary documents of non-locals before submission of their documents to the administration for processing.

The Union has detected several shortcomings loopholes from the administration on issuing ILP’s for which the Union will be submitting its findings and suggestion to the District administration for better coordination and implementation. This was stated in a release issued by CSU general secretary Nuvokho Rhakho.

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Mass mourning to mark 300th day of tribal protests

‘Fight for our rights, and struggle for self-self-determination far from over’ Newmai News Network Imphal | June 24

The Joint Action Committee (JAC) against Anti-Tribal Bills will be organizing a mass mourning cum prayer programme on June 26 to be attended by tribal people from across Manipur to mark the 300th day of the tribal movement, according to a statement released on Friday.

“June 26 (Sunday) will mark the 300th day of the tribal movement, our unwavering fight for protection of our ancestral tribal lands, our rights and our identity from the covetous hands of the dominant valley-dwelling community jointly which is backed by the communal government and CorCom, a conglomerate of proscribed Meitei underground groups,” the statement said.

The resentment and gash between the hills and valley people is a clear indication that the tribal people of Manipur no longer see any safe and promising future under the present Manipur and hence the tribal people look forward to a separate destiny for themselves, it said.

With the mortal remains of “our nine tribal martyrs still awaiting an honour-

urGeNtLY reQuIreD

able burial, our fight for our rights, and our struggle for self-determination is far from over,” the JAC said.

“To mark the 300th day of the protest and mourning, the JAC would like to humbly request all Manipur tribal churches and fellowships across the globe to observe it as a worldwide mourning day by organizing mourning programme cum mass prayer at their respective churches/ congragations,” it informed.

The joint committee made a heartfelt plea to all tribal brothers and sisters across the globe to join in prayer on the day.

At the epicenter of the movement, Lamka, the joint committee will be organizing a mass mourning cum prayer programme to be attended by tribal people across Manipur starting 1pm of June 26 at the YPA ground headquarters hall, Hiangtam under Lamka. There shall be no shutdown or bandh to enable free movement of vehicles on this day.

The JAC informed the public that the earlier plan to send a delegation to Delhi comprising of tribal chiefs and family members of the “tribal martyrs” to coincide with 300th day of the movement has been postponed for a later date.

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DIrectOrAte OF tecHNIcAL eDucAtION NAGALAND : KOHIMA

NOTIFICATION NO.DTE/ESTT-2/12/2016-17/

Int'l borders in NE to be fenced Rajnath seeks report on AgArtAlA, June 24 (IAnS): International borders of the northeastern states would either be fenced or sealed to check trans-border movement of militants and prevent infiltration and cross-border crimes, a top Union Home Ministry official said here on Friday.

"Government has different approach depending upon the northeast India's borders with Bangladesh and Myanmar.

We have concrete action plan for the management of the borders with Bangladesh and Myanmar," Union Home Ministry's Border Management Secretary Susheel Kumar told reporters.

"Government has already decided to seal Assam's border with Bangladesh within two years. Most parts of Assam's 263-km-long border with Bangladesh are riverine," he said.

To a question the official said that topography, requirement and approach to manage the 1,640-km unfenced border with Myanmar are completely different from the Bangladesh border.

Four northeastern states of Tripura, Meghalaya, Mizoram and Assam share a 1,880-km border with Bangladesh, while Mizoram, Manipur, Nagaland and

Dt. Kohima, the 24th June 2016

In continuation of earlier selection for various programs, the Common Selection Board in an emergency meeting held on 24th June 2016 has provisionally selected the following NSEE-I candidates for undergoing studies in under graduate course in agriculture, nursing and allied courses for the session 2016-2017. The revised selection was made due to non-acceptance of the seat offered to candidates in the second round of selection. Other terms and conditions will remain the same as notified earlier.

The selected candidates will have to submit acceptance letter in person by 1:00 p.m on the 27th June 2016. Due to time constraint, counselling for candidates who have accepted the offered seat shall be done on the same day from 2:00 p.m. in the conference hall of the Directorate of Technical Education Nagaland. Non- submission of acceptance letter shall be treated as declining of the seat offered.

There will be a SPOT ROUND counselling on 28th of June 2016 in the Directorate of Technical Education Nagaland at 11:30 a.m. to fill up any vacant seat arising under Assam Agriculture University (AAU), B. Pharmacy course under RIPANS, Aizawl and B.Sc. Forestry at Dr. Yashwant Singh Parmar University of Horticulture & Forestry, Solan. The last date of registration at AAU being 30th June 2016 and admission for B. Pharmacy at RIPANS commences on 1st of July 2016.

B. Sc. Forestry SL. NO ROLL NO SCORE MARKS NAME 1 60233 287 MR. NOKYA T Y B. V. Sc. 1 60063 256 MS. JOLLY KEZ 2 60385 254 MS. M. KONOM PHOM- BT-1 PHOM 3 60791 247 MR. MANTO KONYAK- BT-2 KONYAK B.Sc. AGRI 1 61104 232 MR. SENBEN N YANTHAN 2 60321 232 MR. MENANGGCHANG 3 60797 227 MR. ALEMSHILU LONGKUMER 4 60226 224 MR. Y YINGATHUNG LOTHA 5 60568 224 MS. KETOUSENUO K KUOTSO 6 60594 222 MR. KEVITSITUO NAGI 7 60187 219 MR. KEDICHUTUO PESEYIE 8 60489 218 MS. THEJALENUO SACHU 9 60562 217 MR. VIKETHOZO KULNU 10 60150 216 MR. KILOTO ZHIMOMI 11 60496 215 MR. JENIBEMO Y ENNY 12 61243 214 MS. YAHOI W KONYAK BT-1 KONYAK 13 61649 205 MR. PEKILENLUNGBO NAMDAU BT-5 ZELIANG B. Sc. HORTICULTURE 1 61102 269 MR. L SHEPONG 2 61271 257 MS. KHRIENUO LIEZIETSU 3 60686 252 MR. SHIKAVI 4 60007 250 MR. SEYIEVIZOLIE ZUMU 5 60711 243 MS. NUZOSALU NYEKHA BT-1 CHAKHESANG B. Sc. FISHERY 1 60069 254 MS. SORENBENI Y NGULLIE B. PHARMACY 1 61304 239 MS. ROKONGUNUO RUTH 2 60551 234 MR. CHICHANBEMO E KIKON 3 60211 219 MS. KEREISANO PESEYIE 4 60160 208 MS. ICHUDAULE 5 60149 205 MR. P EIPA PHOM BT-1 PHOM B. Sc. NURSING 1 60147 197 MS. ANGEL MURRY 2 61301 196 MS. TIALEMLA IMSONG 3 61300 195 MS. ADIE KIRE 4 60570 194 MR. HUVETA KEZO 5 60761 192 MS. LINO K ACHUMI 6 60074 190 MS. NESHE EANGTHO T KONYAK BT-1 KONYAK 7 60336 186 MS. KENSILIU BT-2 ZELIANG B. Sc. MLT 1 62022 195 MR. ATSUNGPONG LONGCHAR 2 61497 194 MS. GHOKALI B. Sc. SERICULTURE 1 60982 209 MR. TELALO AKAMI 2 60688 207 MR. WONCHIBEMO OVUNG B. Sc. RIT 1 60786 190 MR. KIKATO A AYE 2 61928 186 MS. PEDENUO SHUYA B. SC HOME SCIENCE 1 60417 191 MS. LILY N NGULLIE BHMS (HOMEO) 1 61443 244 MS. ASIWA KATH (Er. Arjun Singh) Director, Technical Education

Arunachal Pradesh share a 1,640-km unfenced border with Myanmar.

Susheel Kumar, who came here on Friday on a three-day visit to Tripura after meeting officials in Meghalaya and West Bengal, held a meeting with Tripura Chief Secretary Yashpal Singh, senior officials of the Border Security Force, District Magistrates and Collectors of different bordering districts besides senior state government officials.

"By December next year, Tripura's 856-km border with Bangladesh would be completely fenced to check trans-border movement of terrorists, hostile elements, prevent infiltration and check border crimes," he said.

"As per international norms, the barbed wire fencing is being erected 150 yards from the zero line of the borders.

Where there are problems, the fencing is being erected at the Zero Line after taking cognisance of the Bangladesh government," he added.

India had started erection of a fence and putting up of floodlights all along the 4,096km India-Bangladesh border in West Bengal, Assam, Meghalaya, Mizoram and Tripura several years back to stop infiltration.

A Lecture On

'Stories of Women in Peace' We have heard it before: Women are in the front row, meticulously building blocks of peace when conflicts occur. But how do they “build peace”? How do they organise? What are the hurdles?

Veteran rights activists Neidonuo Angami and Khesheli Chishi join hands in sharing their stories and struggles on how women work when conflict and violence become an everyday reality.

Date : Saturday, June 25, 2016 Time : 1:00pm - 3:00pm Venue : DABA Elim Hall, Duncan Bosti

security lapse in Manipur

ImphAl, June 24 (IAnS): Home Minister Rajnath Singh has sought a report on how two former insurgents sheltered in a Manipur Rifles camp were shot dead.

The killers escaped after the audacious Tuesday evening attack.

Ningombam Nabachandra, a former chairman of the outlawed group PREPAK, and his driver-cum-bodyguard Leishangthem Sanjit were in a supposedly safe house in the heavily guarded camp at Khabeisoi in Imphal district.

Somehow, gunmen of the "Red Army", the military wing of PREPAK, sneaked into the camp, shot dead both men and escaped unnoticed by the guards and hundreds of personnel in the camp.

No arrest has been made.

Nabachandra had signed the suspension of operations against the government along with some others and had been staying inside the camp for security reasons.

The PREPAK on Friday claimed responsibility for the killings and asked nine other former insurgents to surrender to the outfit.

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Nagaland College Principals’ Forum General Conference

Date: 27th June, 2016 Time: 10:00 a.m.

Chief Quest Speakers

Venue: SM College Landmark Colony

:Hon’ble Vice Chancellor Nagaland University, Nagaland. :1. Dr. Kedilezo Nikhi, Associate Professor &HoD (Sociology) Tezpur Central University 2. Dr. Visakhonu Hibo,Principal Japfu Christian College, Kigwema Moderator: Dr. ChubatolaAier

Order of the Programme 1st Session Time: 10:00 a.m. – 12:00.noon Venue: Auditorium 1. Bible reading & invocation 2. Welcome Address 3. Special No 4. Exhortation 5. Paper Presentation

6. Vote of thanks

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Whereas Shri. Bijamo Yanthan seasonal Chairman and Shri. Yanrenthung Kikon seasonal Secretary, of ”ESANPHEN” village has submitted an application alongwith related documents for recognition of a New Village having 1161 acres/470 hectares of village territory approximate in area with the following boundaries:East West North South

– Thillong Village – Sanis – Sunglup Village – Doyang/Sanis ‘O’ Point

Now, therefore the general public of neighbouring villages under Wokha District are hereby invited to file objection id any within 30 days from the date of issue of this notice, in the absence of which the recognition of the village called ”ESANPHEN” Village will be initiated after the expiry of 30(thirty) days from the date of issue of this notice, subject to the fulfillment of all other conditions laid down by the Government OFFICE MEMORANDUM No. GAB-1/ COM/108/2005, dated the 1st Oct. 2005.

Sd/- WEZPOE KENYE, Deputy Commissioner, Wokha: Nagaland

GOVerNMeNt OF NAGALAND DIrectOrAte OF INFOrMAtION & PuBLIc reLAtIONS IPr cItADeL, NeW cAPItAL cOMPLeX KOHIMA ::: NAGALAND

The result of the written test for the posts of L.D.A cum Computer Asstt. under State Vigilance Commission is hereby selected for viva-voice as mentioned below

1. Roll No. 350 3. Roll No. 226 5. Roll No. 287

2. Roll No. 234 4. Roll No. 61 6. Roll No. 372

The candidates bearing the above Roll Number are directed to report at the State Vigilance Commission, Nagaland, Kohima on 5th July/2016 at 11:00AM for the viva-voice (oral interview).

They are directed to bring along with them the Education Qualification Certificates in original and written exam Admit Card issued by the Commission.

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Both Finance Minister Arun Jaitley and Reserve Bank of India Governor Raghuram Rajan sought to calm the markets and assured there was no cause for panic as India’s economic fundamentals remained strong along with other macro indicators.

The sensitive index (Sensex) of the BSE, which had closed on Thursday at 27,002.22 points, opened the next morning at 26,367.48 points. At around 1.00 p.m., it was ruling at 26,119.38 points, down 882.84 points, or 3.27 per cent. At one point, it had lost nearly 1,090 points.

Each of the 30 stocks that go into the Sensex basket was in the red, led

by Tata Motors, which was down as much as 9.43 per cent and Tata Steel, lower by 7.82 per cent, due to their large presence in Europe in general and Britain in particular.

People stand past a a screen displaying news of markets update inside the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) building in mumbai on June 24. (REUTERS Photo)

At the National Stock Exchange (NSE), where the 51-scrip Nifty had closed at 8,270.45 points, the opening bell was at 8,029.10 points. Thereafter, the index was ruling below the 8,000-points mark at 7,978.15 points, down 292.30 points, or 3.53 per cent.

In Europe, London’s FTSE 100 was lower by 6.98 per cent, Germany’s DAX Index was down by 8.40 per cent, and France’s CAC 40 was lower by 10.16 per cent at the closing of the Indian markets.

The Indian rupee too faced negative consequences. It weakened by 72 paise during the mid-afternoon trade at 67.98 against a US dollar from its previous close of 67.25-26 to a greenback.

The rupee had dived over 1.4 per cent to 68.21 per dollar during the intraday trade so far, while the British pound -- that had rallied to nearly $1.5 in early trades -- fell sharply to its lowest level since 1985 at $1.35.

But India’s finance ministry said there was no

cause for alarm.

“We are well prepared to deal with the short and medium term Brexit consequence -- strongly committed to our macro-economic framework with focus on stability,” Finance Minister Arun Jaitley tweeted from Beijing.

“Our macro-economic fundamentals are sound with a very comfortable external position, solid commitment to fiscal discipline and declining inflation,” he said.

“The government and the Reserve Bank of India

as well as other regulators are well prepared and working closely together to deal with any short term volatility. Our aim will be to smooth this volatility, minimize its impact on economy in short term.

For the medium term, we will pursue our reforms agenda.”

Reserve Bank Governor Rajan said investors need not panic over the rupee.

“We are comfortable on foreign exchange reserves.

We can use it when necessary,” he added. “We also expect to see lesser swings in bond markets compared to peers.”

The chairman of India’s largest lender, the State Bank of India (SBI), Arundhati Bhattacharya said that as risk aversion sets in, there would be a decline in financial markets and India would see this impact along with other nations.

“However, as trade strategies are reworked, there could be potential advantages in the form of better market access for India to EU and UK,” Bhattacharya said.

Anand James, Chief Market Strategist at Geojit BNP Paribas Financial Services, told IANS: “This is

one of the steepest falls that equity markets have witnessed as investors went in for panic selling.”

“The Indian markets are taking cues from the global markets. The Asian markets as well as the European markets are down.

The Nikkei has fallen by 8 per cent and the Hang Seng by 5 per cent. Dow features have also slipped. The currencies -- Yen, rupee, pound -- are also falling.”

According to Vaibhav Agrawal, Vice President and Research Head at Angel Broking, Britain’s decision to opt out of the European Union led investors to jump into safe havens.

“GBP sterling crashed in early trade against USD and hence gold and silvers also saw spurt in trades,” Agrawal told IANS. “Global markets will continue to be under pressure due to volatility in currency and bond markets in the days to come.”

For months, the global stocks, currency and commodity markets have been on the edge over how Britons will vote on whether or not to remain a member of the European Commission, which the nation had joined in 1973.

BlackBerry reports $670 mn loss, may exit smartphone business LoNdoN, JuNe 24 (iaNS): BlackBerry, the Canadian mobile company sold just 5 lakh phones globally in the first fiscal quarter - down from six lakh in the previous quarter - reporting a $670 million loss which is its biggest loss in over 2 years.

Although much of the loss was down to restructuring charges, sales also fell to $400 million, down 39% on a year earlier, The Telegraph reported on Friday.

“I really, really believe that we could make money out of our device business,” BlackBerry CEO John Chen told financial analysts during a conference call. Last year, BlackBerry tried to revive its handset business by launching Priv smartphone running Google’s Android operating system (OS).

BlackBerry has said it will decide whether to stop making phones for good by September. “The device business must be profitable, because we don’t want to run a business that drags onto the bottom line,” Chen said at BlackBerry’s annual meet-

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Noida, JuNe 23 (iaNS): The world’s cheapest smartphone at Rs 251 (less than $4) is here, finally. Its makers, the Noida-based startup Ringing Bells Pvt Ltd, say they have made it possible despite allegations from various quarters that such a phone would not see the light of the day. Even an FIR was lodged against the company.

According to Ringing Bells’ Founder and CEO Mohit Goel -- sitting comfortably in his Sector 62 office here, the company has been able to keep its promise to consumers. “We are ready with nearly two lakh ‘Freedom 251’ handsets. We will start delivery from June 30,” Goel told IANS, adding that once he is done with this first phase of delivery (of two lakh phones), he will open registration again for those who wish to buy the handset.

The company had in mid-February this year planned to deliver 25 lakh handsets before June 30. However, it received over seven crore reg-

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According to Goel, he is facing a loss of Rs 140-Rs 150 per unit, but hopes to make profit on volumes.

“We will have a loss, but I am happy that the dream of connecting rural and poor Indians as part of the ‘Digital India’ and ‘Make in India’ initiatives has been fulfilled with ‘Freedom 251’,” Goel said. The 3G device has a 1.3GHz quad-core processor, 1GB of RAM and 8GB of internal memory and supports external memory cards of up to 32GB. No device was, however, given to IANS. Only a photograph was allowed to be taken.

The company has offered an 8MP primary camera with flash, a 3.2MP front camera for selfie and a 1,800

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AMRUT: Foundation stone unveiled for Children’s Park Our Correspondent Kohima | June 24

Urban Development advisor S.I. Jamir today unveiled a foundation stone for construction of Children’s Park at New Reserve Phesama, Kohima under Atal Mission for Rejuvenation & Urban Transformation (AMRUT) programme, a centrally sponsored scheme.

Two cities were selected for AMRUT programme in Nagaland - Kohima being the state capital and Dimapur for having a population of more than a lakh.

Addressing the gathering, Jamir said that urban areas in Nagaland are crucial to the economic growth of the state.

“Whatever limited internal revenue the state generates is mostly from the urban areas,” he said, adding that the speed of urbanization in the state is alarming and disturbing considering the huge infrastructure backlog.

He said since Nagaland achieved statehood in 1963, the total population has increased by 5.3 times in terms of absolute number while urban population increased by 18.4 times

which is remarkable.

Nagaland recorded the highest rate of urbanization in India during the last two census 2001 an 2011. During 2001, while the average rate of urbanization at the national level was about 22%, Nagaland recorded 68%. Similarly during 2011, while the average growth rate of urbanization at the National level was 21%, Nagaland recorded 69%.

Stating that the urbanization pace in Nagaland is rather alarming considering the urban infrastructure deficit, Jamir said, “At this rate, the urban population will overtake the rural population in the near future.”

This is evident in the fact that the rural area recorded 14% negative growth rate during the census 2011, whereas the urban areas recorded 69%, he said, adding “This scenario presents a number of challenges to urban policy makers and planners on issues such as availability of infrastructure services, poverty, housing, proliferation of slums, employment, solid waste, environment, traffic and transport.”

He further maintained that since the last couple of years,

AMRUT programmes in Nagaland *FINANCIAL YEAR 2015-16 An amount of Rs. 34.98 crores was sanctioned (Central share: Rs. 31.48 cr & state share: Rs.3.50 cr), A&OE: Rs. 97.00 lakhs. Projects are. 1. Kohima - Drainage system & Parks @ Rs. 14.04 crore.

2. Dimapur - Water supply, sewerage & septage management, urban transport and green spaces/parks @ Rs. 20.94 cr. *FINANCIAL YEAR 2016-17 An amount of Rs. 40.00 crores has been allocated (Central share: Rs. 36.00 cr & state share: Rs. 4.00 cr), A&OE: Rs. 96.00 lakhs. Projects to be taken up are: 1. Kohima - Storm water drainage & a park. 2. Dimapur - Water supply, storm water drainage and a park.

S.I. Jamir and others after unveiling the foundation stone for construction of Children’s Park at New Reserve Phesama on June 24. (Morung Photo)

the Government of India has realized the importance of investment in the urban sector to boost the growth of the country.

With this realization, the Government of India started launching various flagship missions exclusively for the urban centers beginning with the erstwhile JNNURM. With the lessons learnt from the experience of JNNURM, the GoI has launched AMRUT with the ob-

jective to improve the quality of urban life through improvement of urban infrastructure.

Kohima, he said, by virtue of being the capital city of the state is fortunate to be selected as one of the 500 Mission Cities in the country under AMRUT. He said the success of the programme depends on the extent of cooperation of the citizens, authorities and all stakeholders.

“There are various reforms which Kohima Municipal Council as well as the state government has to undertake to improve transparency, efficiency and accountability in urban governance,” Jamir stated. He added that the GoI has earmarked untied fund to the extent of 10% of total allocation under AMRUT to provide as incentives to states that are able to achieve reforms.

Urban Development direc-

tor Ken Keditsu informed that AMRUT is a centrally sponsored scheme and was launched last year by Prime Minister of India.

The Mission’s objective is to provide basic services to household and build amenities in the cities which will improve the quality of life.

Keditsu said the Mission aims to take up basic infrastructure projects in 500 cities with a total outlay of Rs. 50,000 lakhs

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from 2015-16 to 2019-20.

The Mission components are prioritized as follows: water supply, sewerage & septage management, storm water drainage, urban transport and green spaces/parks.

Earlier, the function was chaired by urban development secretary Imjung M. Panger while vote of thanks was proposed by KMC administrator Kovi Meyase.

NSCN (IM) expresses grief DIMAPUR, JUNE 24 (MExN): The NSCN (IM) has expressed grief at the untimely demise of Yezukhu Sumi, Tatar, Sumi Region on June 24. “He was a sincere national worker who served the Nation whole-heartedly in various capacities. Though the Nation has lost a faithful and a dedicated worker yet his spirit will live forever in the hearts of all he touched,” stated a condolence message issued by K Among, Cabinet Secretary, NSCN (IM). The NSCN (IM) further extended sympathy to the bereaved family and prayed for the solace of the departed soul.

Morung Express News Mokokchung | June 24

The tenth edition of Artang Baptist Church’s youth conference got underway at the church here. The three-day youth conference will witness a host of events and competition between four houses: Deborah, Barak, Gideon and Jephthah.

At the opening ceremony of the conference, the pastor of Artang Baptist Church urged the youth to have faith in God and to live by His words in this modern age of technology and growing mixed society and culture.

Some of the competitions to be held in the conference include Bible choreography, pleasantry jokes, impersonating Bible characters, fruit art, God waste nothing, Pot painting, etc. The youth conference, held every three years, will conclude on June 26.

Body found at Rail Bazar

Father and son travelling to Kohima from Mokokchung lay stones for their car to climb up on a sinking road in area under Wokha district.

DIMAPUR, JUNE 24 (MExN): One unidentified body of a non-Naga man, aged around 40 years, was found near Rail Bazar, Dimapur on June 24. Sub-Urban Police Station shifted the body to Civil Hospital Dimapur for conduct of Post Mortem Examination. If any information is found regarding the identity of the deceased, contact Sub-Urban Police Station Dimapur (7085055036).

This was informed in a press release issued by ADCP/ PRO, Dimapur Police.

STYO warns irregular RCUN appeals for public government employees Excise destroys illicit liquor in Dimapur support to railway authority ZUNhEboto, JUNE 24 (MExN): Satoi Town Youth Organisation (STYO) has notified that it will be continuously monitoring the irregularities of government employees under Satoi HQ. In a press statement, STYO lamented that despite the youth, NGOs and administrators repeatedly requesting concerned HoDs and employees to turn up to their duties, some HoDs and employees under Satoi are totally neglecting their duties.

“Thereby, not only showing complete irresponsibility but also encouraging the sub-ordinate employees to follow their foot step,”

stated the release issued by STYO President, Huka V Tuccu and assuming General Secretary, Sunit.

Appealing to the irregular HoDs and employees to report to their duties as soon as possible, the organization warned that failing to do so it will be forced to take necessary action against that department by taking the case to higher authority and publicizing their due negligence. STYO also lauded the regular head of the departments under Satoi, especially the EAC, for their contribution and cooperation in order to bring positive changes in the society.

A total of 23,384 bottles of assorted IMFL were destroyed Morung Express News Dimapur | June 24

The Excise (Mobile Squad), Dimapur on June 24 destroyed a cache of illicit liquor, which was confiscated during an eight-month period from September 2015 to May 2016. The destruction exercise was carried out at the Directorate of Excise & Prohibition.

According to the Superintendent of Excise (Mobile Squad), Katoho Sumi, a total of 23,384 bottles of assorted IMFL were destroyed. A total of 866 cases were registered

An excavator was deployed to demolish the impounded liquor at the Directorate of Excise and Prohibition, Dimapur on June 24.

during the period with as connection with the casmany number of people es, while an amount of arrested and booked in Rs. 8,69,000 was realised

as monetary penalty from the defaulters. The street value of the destroyed liquor was estimated at Rs. 30 lakh.

Meanwhile, the Deputy Commissioner (Excise), HQ, Lanuwati Jamir giving an overview of the department’s activity during April 15, 2015 to June 15, 2016 informed that as many as 5960 persons were arrested and booked under the NLTP Act. Illicit liquor approximated to be worth Rs. 2.10 crore was impounded and accordingly disposed, it was added.

‘Tribal communities in NE deprived for decades’ CM seeks support of neighbouring States Morung Express News Dimapur | June 24

The BJP ST Morcha (North East) Co-ordination Committee has expressed happiness that for the first time in the history of Assam politics, a tribal has been installed as the chief minister of the biggest state in the North East Region.

Addressing a press conference Friday evening, the co-ordination committee members said the victory of the BJP party in the recently concluded Assam Assembly election and subsequent formation of the BJP-led government headed by tribal leader Sarbananda Sonowal as chief minister was all due to the effort and support of the people.

“We are confident that the BJP-led government in Assam led by a tribal chief minister will definitely look into various problems faced by tribal communities in Assam,” said national vice president, BJP ST Morcha, incharge North East, Johnny Rengma.

Johnny said for decades, tribal communi-

BJP ST Morcha (North East) leaders, Johnny Rengma (left) and Joyram Engleng, addressing a press conference in Dimapur, Friday.

ties in Assam and rest of NE had not only been deprived of their due share of economic and other developments but also bearing the brunt of insurgency and militant activities.

BJP MLA from 18 Howraghat A/C (Karbi Anglong district), Joyram Engleng, who is also president ST Morcha, Assam State unit, expressed confidence that the tribal conflicts in Karbi Anglong, would vanish under the new BJP-led government.

Joyram, a former Congress leader, alleged that ethnic conflicts and tribal clashes in the district were the outcome of “divide and

rule” policy of the successive Congress government.

“The BJP ST Morcha (North East) Co-ordination Committee assures the tribal communities living in Assam that the BJP will restore the peaceful co-existence among the various tribal communities living in the state,” Johnny added.

Johnny said the BJP was keen to bring development in the NE and reminded that it was under the then NDA Government headed by Prime Minister, AB Vajpayee, that the telecom company BSNL in NE was bifurcated and NE

Circle II was created with its headquarters in Dimapur to cater to the states of Nagaland, Manipur and Arunachal Pradesh.

He also informed that the ST Morcha (NE) has already appealed to the Centre to create a separate Circle for Postal Services for the three states.

“Similarly, we have urged the Government of India to open BPOs (call centres) in all NE states to provide employment avenues to our educated unemployed youths,” the national vice president BJP ST Morcha said.

He also called upon the youth to take opportunity of the FM channels to be launched in major towns of NE states.

Johnny further appealed to the tribal communities, especially the youth, not to be misled by anti-social elements but come forward to develop NE Region and contribute to a “glorious India.”

Meanwhile, the ST Morcha (NE) has condemned the harassment meted out to public leaders and citizens by some underground groups.

DIMAPUR, JUNE 24 (MExN): Nagaland State Chief Minister, TR Zeliang has stated that once the Naga political problem is solved, the State can be as peaceful as Sikkim or Mizoram and sought support of neighbouring States.

Speaking to the media in Guwahati before departing for New Delhi on Thursday, the CM said once the protracted Naga political problem is solved, the State can become insurgency-free and peace and tranquillity shall prevail.

A press note from the Chief Minister’s Office informed that the CM expressed confidence that an early solution is on the anvil and went on to narrate his interactions with National Security Advisor Ajit Kumar Doval and Interlocutor RN Ravi who had assured him that there were no major differences between the negotiating parties and that both sides are keen on finding a solution to the problem.

He added that Ravi had told him earlier there are no major hurdles as such and that only some little differences are to be sorted out. “We are hopeful of an early solution,” he said and went on to add that all the sixty legislators would be meeting the Prime Minister to impress upon him to expedite the peace agreement.

“We are waiting for an appointment with the Prime Minister,” he said adding that communication from the PMO is expected soon after the Prime Minister returns from his foreign tour. He said the Prime Minister had insisted on meeting a select team of the legislators, but relented to the request when told that all the legislators wanted to meet him personally and hear about the development from him.

It may be mentioned here that the Chief Minister was in Guwahati to attend the meeting of the North East Democratic Alliance, which was attended by National BJP General Secretary (Adm) Ram Madhav. The CM appealed for the support and cooperation of the neighbouring States to make Nagaland an “insurgency-free” zone once the political problem is resolved.

DIMAPUR, JUNE 24 (MExN): The Railway Contractors’ Union Nagaland (RCUN) has urged for public and State government’s support towards the railway authority for all round development of Dimapur Railway Station, the only railway station in the state.

According to Vihoshe Awomi, RCUN president, the union in its meeting held on June 23 last reiterated that the North East Frontier Railway is giving priority to convert Dimapur Railway Station, which is the second highest revenue earning station in the region after Guwahati, into a model station.

The union also urged the NF Railway to use Nagamese for passengers’ announcement inside Dimapur Railway Station.

The union further expressed appreciation to

railway Ministry and the Government of India for giving priority to Nagaland and assured to extend its fullest cooperation towards the railway authority in the development of railway facilities in the state. It also lauded the railway authority for clearing the drain near the station which remained clogged causing water logging in the area.

New members were also inducted into the union during the meeting.

All concerned have been asked to contact union president (9436003860) and secretary (7085172926) for any correspondence relating to the union.

Meanwhile, the union mourned the demise of Ihokhu Awomi, father of Niuto Awomi, Managing Director of N.A. Constructions and a member of the union, on June 19.

Meetings & AppointMents SBI Town Hall Meeting In commemoration of the 210th anniversary of banking operation by State Bank of India, a Town Hall Meeting has been convened on June 28, 11:00 am at Town Hall, Dimapur, Super Market Complex, near Nagarjan junction. Assistant General Manager, SBI Regional Business office, Dimapur has welcomed all public to attend the meeting and share their views on State Bank of India.

National Food Security Act 2013 launch The launching programme of the National Food Security Act 2013 scheduled at the Directorate of Food & Civil Supplies, Dimapur on June 27 at 1:00 pm has been postponed to 2:00 pm on the same day and place.

DDGBA All the office bearers and executive members of Dimapur District GBs Association (DDGBA) have been informed that there will be an emergency meeting on June 25, 10:00 am at New DDGBA office, near Arms branch, DC office. All concerned have been requested to attend without fail.

RMSA candidates All RMSA candidates who were appointed in 2016 from Dimapur district (posted within and outside) have been informed to come and attend the meeting on June 28, 3:00 pm at Salt Christian College Campus. For further details, contact 8014657598.

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PeoPle, life, etc...

Why Lightning Disproportionately Kills the Poor

THE MORUNG EXPRESS

About 24,000 people die each year around the world—the majority of them in developing countries

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eventy-nine people died this week in lightning strikes in Ind i a. Mo s t of the dead lived in rural areas, and many were farmers. It’s the rainy season and storms are frequent this time of year. It might seem like an astonishing number in such a short time, but Indian government statistics point out that 2,000 people are killed by lightning strikes each year.

India’s population is about four times larger than that of the U.S., but about 2 people in 1 million die from lightning strikes in India; in the U.S., that figure is 0.3 per million.

The discrepancy holds for Europe, where lightning kills a tiny fraction of the population each year, about 0.2 people for every 1 million. Then there are parts of Asia and Africa, where lighting deaths can be 100 times higher. In Zimbabwe it’s around 20 per 1 million. In Malawi

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it’s 84 people per million.

While lightning may seem to strike and kill at random, it’s mostly a problem of the poor.

As my colleague Rebecca J. Rosen has pointed out, the U.S. is a good example of how a country has gone from a relatively high rate of lightning deaths, to one of the lowest. One reason often pointed to is the move from farm to city. In 1900 about 60 percent of Americans lived in rural areas; by 2000 about 20 percent did.

In step with that, lightning deaths decreased. This correlation is sometimes regarded as the cause of the decrease––and rural areas certainly are more dangerous when it comes to strikes––but in 100 years the U.S. population has jumped from 63 million to 323 million. There are more people everywhere, even in rural parts.

Why then are people not fried by bolts in increasing numbers? The answer, in part, is plumbing and tractors.

In the 1890s, lightning most commonly killed people asleep on their beds inside their homes.

That doesn’t happen anymore. By now, if lightning strikes a home there’s enough wiring and plumbing for the electricity to ground out. In the 1920s, only 1 percent of homes in the U.S. had electricity and plumbing. By the 1930s, the U.S. had developed codes regulating both, and as more buildings followed those regulations they became safer. Since the 1950s, nearly all homes in the U.S. have both electricity and plumbing, and consequently, Ronald Holle, a meteorologist with Vaisala, the world’s largest manufacturer of meteorological equipment, told me lightning deaths inside homes in the U.S. have become nonexistent. In the past 20 years, he said not one person in the U.S. (excluding the elderly or disabled who were caught in fires started by lightning) has died from a lightning bolt that hit a home. But in poor areas of

the world, homes may not have all those wires and pipes that help divert electrical shock. Homes often have a thin roof made of corrugated metal. If lightning hits that, the bolt can jump to the nearest person.

The other place lightning often struck people in the 1890s in America was in the fields. One hundred years ago, 25 percent of lightning deaths in the U.S. werepeople working agricultural jobs. And that’s who died in India this week.

Every year Indian farmers make up a large portion of the 2,500 people killed by lightning in the country. A recent report by Holle, the meteorologist, looked at 969 lightning deaths in at least 10 Asian countries and found most

farmers died working in rice paddy fields, which are often huge tracts of flat and flooded land. Holle wrote that what famers desperately need in these areas is someplace close to shelter: “Fully enclosed metal-topped vehicles can provide such a lightningsafe location but they may not be available nearby when needed … ” An Indian farmer named Lal Babu Usvaha told The Guardian that “work is work. We can’t stop because of the weather. We have to keep working in the fields. But we feel scared when we see so many clouds, so much electricity in the sky.”

India has adopted newer farming technologies, but as the man who spoke

withThe Guardian points out, many poor farmers still use preindustrial methods to work the field.

This was the same issue the U.S. had 100 years ago, and that began to change with the advent of the tractor.

Tractors used today in big U.S. agricultural operations are fully enclosed, making them as safe as a car during a storm. Tractors also reduced the number of people needed to raise and pick crops (see The Grapes of Wrath).

“The amount of time it takes to work a field has changed,” Holle told me.

“Back then it might have taken you all day to do a small plot of land. Now it can be done in a few hours. ” That’s another major factor: In developed countries, peo-

ple work outdoors less, and so are at less risk of being caught in a storm and killed. Nowadays in the U.S., lightning almost exclusively kills athletes and outdoor-leisure enthusiasts––fisherman the most, then beach goers, then campers. For sports, it’s soccer players.

Other technologies, like the advent of CPR, have helped reduce lightning deaths. And another big factor has been information about lightning.

John Jensenius, the National Weather Service’s lightning specialist, told me that the number of lightning deaths now are half what they were 15 years ago. Jensenius partly attributed this reduction to Lightning Aware-

ness Week, which started around 15 years ago. It’s credo: “When lightning roars, go indoors!”

But in poorer countries, it might not help even if they followed that motto. In some parts of Africa, lightning strikes that hit schools kill hundreds of childreneach year.

“It’s gotten to the point where some parents have said, ‘I’m not sending my kids to school because that’s where they get killed,’” Holle said.

The numbers are bit of a rough estimate, because not all countries keep the data, but each year lightning kills about 24,000 people. And while the strikes themselves may be random, the victims are almost exclusively poor.

Fight for soul of Seoul’s iconic fish market The Lopsided Geography of Wikipedia Founder Jimmy Wales discusses the barriers to the encyclopaedia’s expansion Uri Friedman

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battle is raging over where to buy your fish in Seoul, and the outcome will determine the fate of one of the city's most iconic food markets and tourist destinations.

The sprawling Noryangjin Fish Market, on the south banks of the Han River, has been where fish sellers, buyers and simply the curious have been congregating since 1927. It's also one of Seoul's top tourist destinations.

Conan O'Brien visited, and played with the squirting "sea penises" on American TV. A thousand Chinese tourists visit a day, according to Seoul's Chosun Ilbo newspaper. Fox News rated it the third-best food market in the world, and when Conde Nast Travel ran a photo essay of the best markets in Seoul, 10 of the 20 photos were from Noryangjin.

Battle to remain open Today, though, the market is quiet. There is graffiti on the top floors that reads "Demolition." On the main floor, the fish sellers are wearing red vests that read "Together we fight."

Banners hang from the walls, and there is a militant atmosphere throughout the market.

Parent company Suhyup wants the fish sellers to move across the street to a new market.

The new market is smaller than the old one, fully indoors and air-conditioned, and resembles a department store. It is also mostly empty, since most fish sellers refuse to move there, despite orders from Suhyup.

"After they built the whole new building, we didn't get any notice or have any meetings," said one fish seller, who refused to give his name but has been selling fish at Noryangjin for 30 years.

"On March 16, 2016, we got a notice to move.

After we checked the new site, we saw it didn't match our needs, so we chose to stay and fight."

Mixed reactions to new Suhyup says the old building, now 45 years old, is unsafe and unsanitary. But fish sellers have a litany of complaints about the new building, chiefly that the allocated lots are too small.

They say the floors are slippery (I almost fell twice), the aisles are too narrow, the rents are too high, they weren't properly consulted and, most important for visitors, that it lacks any of the atmosphere the old building has.

The corporation, meanwhile, says the fish

sellers were perfectly well consulted, rents and lot sizes are the same, and everyone signed an agreement to move as far as back as 2009.

"We have to face the fact they're not going to rebuild the traditional site," says Song Young-hi, a fish seller of 39 years who reluctantly moved to the new building. She complains the lots are too narrow, and that it's "almost impossible" to display the fish. Still, she doubts the company will back down, and she has to make a living. "I have to do what I have to do," she says. The dispute is now with the courts.

Modern, but will tourists come?

A favorite activity among tourists at Noryangjin is getting the fresh seafood cut up right in front of them and served in one of the market's many restaurants. In the old building, all the restaurants have been shuttered and sprayed with graffiti, their electricity and water shut off by the company. In the new building, the restaurants are open, but with fewer customers.

Stella, a tourist from Toronto who didn't want to give her last name, bought fish at the new market to eat at one of the second-floor restaurants. But she said she would rather have gone to the old market, and was under the impression the old one was closed.

"My friends showed me pictures of the old one. It seemed to have more choice," she says.

Traditional-style ‘better' In the old market, Achuko and Yoko from Japan look at crabs and discuss the two markets.

"I like the new market," Achuko says. "It's so clean." But, she adds, "It's impossible to move all of [the fish sellers] there."

She admits the old market is more traditional. "The old one is cheaper and a bigger market," Achuko says. "So Koreans like this style, I think."

Jang Han Gi is a fish seller who splits a 24hour shift with his brother. It's hard work, but after 25 years, he's used to it. He says there's no way he's moving to the new market.

"The customers prefer the open site and the open style of this building," Jang says.

Jake Yoo, a local tour guide, agrees. He says there just isn't time to visit both markets on a tour, and the old one wins with tourists, hands-down.

"This is traditional-style here, and it's better."

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hink about how often, in the course of a week, you visit Wikipedia. Maybe you’re searching for basic information about a topic, or getting sucked into a wiki-hole where you meant to study up on the “Brexit” but somehow find yourself, several related pages later, reading about the carbonic maceration process for making wine (to take just one example that has totally never happened to me).

Now imagine you can’t access Wikipedia. Or you can, but not in your native language. Or there are plenty of entries in your language, but few on the subjects that are part of your daily life. Or those entries exist, but they’re not written by locals like yourself. You certainly have other ways of getting information. But Wikipedia is one of the most ambitious information clearinghouses in human history. How would these challenges shape your understanding of the world? And how would that understanding differ from the worldview of those who don’t face such challenges?

“Our ambition has always been a free encyclopedia for every single person on the planet in their own language,” Jimmy Wales, the founder of Wikipedia, told me in May, at the Human Rights Foundation’s Oslo Freedom Forum in Norway.

But he admitted that the 15-year-old site is not nearly there yet. While Wikipedia has become one of the most popular websites in the world, its editions in European languages such as English and German, along with a few other languages like Japanese and Chinese, are much more robust than the rest. The size of various language versions “tracks things like literacy rates, access to broadband [internet], access to computers, and number of speakers of the language,” Wales said.

That equation is more complex than it might initially look. Consider broadband access: Internet capacity, or bandwidth, is growing rapidly in Africa, Wales pointed out. Yet most of those who are coming online for the first time are doing so on mobile devices, which you can easily use to, say, make a spelling correction on a Wikipedia page, but not to contribute four paragraphs of text with 18 footnotes.

These trends hold in many developing countries, as the graph below from the International Telecommunication Union makes clear (mobile broadband penetration rates are in light blue; “fixed,” or nonmobile, broadband rates are in gray).

The number of speakers of a language is also an imperfect indicator for the size of a given Wikipedia edition. “One of the things that really motivates people to write [for Wikipedia] is the existence of

readers,” Wales said. There are nearly 70 million Tamil speakers in the world, for instance, but getting them to contribute to Wikipedia in Tamil depends on how widespread internet access is among Tamil speakers and how high the demand is for information in that language rather than English.

Censorship, moreover, can render all these other variables irrelevant. Wales told me that the Chinese government is presently blocking Wikipedia in its entirety, in part because of the encyclopedia’s recent move to an encrypted “HTTPS” protocol that makes it harder for the government to determine what people are reading and to selectively filter sensitive pages, as Chinese censors had done in the past.

“Part of the reason why Wikipedia is not the immediate kind of thing that people want to block is it’s not a wide-open free-speech message board and people aren’t getting on Wikipedia to plan a protest at a certain date, at a certain time,” Wales said. “Even our discussion pages are about how to improve the article, not for your general opinion of Barack Obama.”

Still, Wikipedia has flickered in and out of the Chinese internet over the years, and in December Wales traveled to China to meet with government officials. What’s his pitch to Chinese authorities? “An argument that doesn’t really work very well is to sound like some kind of crazy American talking about the First Amendment. They just don’t care,” Wales said. He argues that access to knowledge is a human right, but he doesn’t dwell on that point. “The main [argument to the Chinese] is that Wikipedia is incredibly useful for economic growth, they do care about that, for education, they do care about that. For people in technology, for example, if you ask any programmer, ‘How do you keep up to date with new technology? How do you hear about some new programming language?’

They go to Wikipedia.”

These obstacles to Wikipedia’s geographic expansion complicate the widespread view that the democratization of internet access will necessarily democratize the production, exchange, and consumption of information. Don Tapscott, the coauthor of Wikinomics: How Mass Collaboration Changes Everything, articulatedone version of this view when he compared the significance of the internet to that of the printing press: “The printing press gave us access to recorded knowledge. The internet gives us access not just to knowledge but to the intelligence contained in people’s crania, access to the intelligence of people on a global basis. This is not an information age.

It’s an age of communication, of collective intelligence, of major collaboration, of major participation.”

At the University of Oxford, Mark Graham and a team of researchers have spent several years investigating just how “global” this collective intelligence really is.

They’ve found all sorts of fascinating ways to track “geographies of knowledge” on the internet, including on user-generated platforms like Wikipedia. In 2014, for example, they mined 44 language editions

of Wikipedia, mapping more than 3 million articles that had been “geotagged,” or assigned a geographic location (go to the Wikipedia page for, say, the Colosseum, and you’ll see the coordinates for where it stands in Rome; only a small fraction of Wikipedia articles are geotagged).

What emerged from the exercise was a rather misshapen map. More than half of the articles analyzed were about people, places, and events in Western and Central Europe, a region constituting only 2.5 percent of the world’s land area. In case you’re disoriented by Buckminster Fuller’s Dymaxion map projectionbelow, Western and Central Europe are in the red circle, with Africa to the lower right and the United States to the upper left.

Graham and his colleagues discovered that much of the variation in the number of geotagged articles per country could be attributed to the size of the population in a given country, the availability of fixed broadband internet, and the number of edits originating in that country.

These patterns seemed to be self-reinforcing, making the informational disparities on Wikipedia more pronounced.

Graham and his colleagues theorized that one of Wikipedia’s greatest strengths—its strict editorial standards, particularly with regard to sourcing—might also be one of its greatest impediments to expansion.

“Not only is a broad base of source material, such as books, maps, and images, needed to generate any Wikipedia article, but it is also likely that having content online will lead to the production of more content,” Graham wrote. “Editing incentives and constraints probably also encourage work around existing content—which is relatively straightforward to edit—rather than creating entirely new material. So it may be that the very policies and norms that govern the encyclopedia’s structure make it difficult to populate the white space [in the map above] with new content.”

Then again, Wales has spent the past 15 years populating white space, against the odds. Graham and his fellow researchers note that Wikipedia has achieved a remarkable global presence: It exists in hundreds of languages and is one of the 20 most-accessed sites in 95 percent of the countries where such metrics are tracked.

But one of their key points is that presence is not the same thing as participation and representation. They report, for example, that users in the United States and Western Europe contribute vastly more edits than those in regions such as Africa and the Middle East, and that more edits originated in Hong Kong than in all of Africa combined, according to a snapshot of Wikipedia data from 2010-2011.

“The core concern,” Graham and his co-authors write, “is that a relative lack of voice and representation serves to reproduce the power of people and places at the center of geopolitical mass-culture.”

Such power dynamics have long existed, of course. What’s changed is that innovations like Wikipedia conjure a world where things could be otherwise.

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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Morung Youth Express

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no, it’s not barrier free The Naga Blog is a forum on facebook where 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

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Corruption in Nagaland: mystery of all mysteries

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he above is a photo of the plaque proudly displayed on a wall at the Nagaland Civil Secretariat complex – ‘BARRIER FREE ENVIRONMENT’.

I beg to strongly differ and my request to them is to please, please remove it because it is utterly embarrassing.

The complex is far from barrier free and I have the photographs to prove it.

They have indeed constructed the semblance of a ramp leading up to the main building. Even this, by the way, has obviously not been maintained. The ramp is cracked and sinking for the better part of the way up making it extremely difficult to push a chair.

Much clever manoeuvring and dexterous twists and turns to avoid the loose tiles and, of course, a lot of brute strength are needed to get to the building level – and all credit goes to the pushers.

And here, I must say ‘thank you’ from the bottom of my heart to everyone who make it possible for me to live a full and fulfilling life. As you can imagine, I need an entire entourage to get around - if you can’t, you’ll get an idea when you look at some of the images provided here.

In Nagaland, in the existing pathetic situation of zero accessibility, unless you’re blessed with a strong support network, there is no chance for a person with disability to have any kind of life.

It is definitely no country for the disabled.

To my family, my beautiful son and my beautiful nieces and nephews who are always ready to drive me around and assist me anytime, anywhere, my attendants who accompany me everywhere and sit waiting for me for hours and my friends and colleagues who are always there for me – there are no words to express how much your love and support means to me. I’m truly blessed.

To get back to the ‘barrier-free’ Nagaland Secretariat complex, once you reach the main building level, you’re confronted by numerous other obstacles. First of all, the ramp is now broken up into segments by open water drainage outlets. They are not huge by any means and wouldn’t pose any problem for those who’re able to stride over it easily. But for wheelchair users, for whom the ramp is ostensibly constructed, these uncovered water drains are massive barriers. I needed at least three people to help me cross each one – one to control my chair from behind and two to lift the wheels on both sides.

On one side of the building, once you’re able to get through these drains, the ramp leads up to the hallowed corridors of the secretariat building. It is another matter on the other side – after every one or two metre stretch you find a set of steps. The chair obviously cannot be pushed up the steps and so has to be lifted up. There are four such obstacle points to conquer over and above the open water drainage ways before you’re finally inside the building.

Phew, so you’ve reached the building at last. On the ground floor, you somehow manage to get around, despite the narrow hallways at many points and small and congested rooms. It involves a lot of bumping into people, tables and chairs, scraping walls and

Steps...

Struggling to cross one of the many open water drainage outlets.

And more...

My experience on World Music Day

Beginning the journey up to the upper floor!

View of the cracked and uneven ramp leading up to the building level.

getting caught in between tiny doorways, but you somehow deal with it. Anyway, what other choice does one have?

But if your work is on the upper floor, it’s a lost cause for many. There’s no lift, of course.

There are only steps and steps and more steps. Going up to the upper floor is an impossible prospect for those fully dependent on their chairs. Since I have partial mobility, I huffed and puffed my way up holding on to the railings for dear life and with my companions holding me up. It was a fine exhibition for curious onlookers. We, of the disabled species of Nagaland, learn quickly that we are there to entertain others with our undignified struggles as we try to get around our barrier filled environment.

Then there’s also the fact that a ramp alone, however good it may be, does not a barrier-free environment make! What about accessible restrooms……and accessibility for other disabilities? After all, disability is not limited to mobility disability only. There is no sign of even basic provisions for the deaf and the blind or any kind of aid for those with learning and speaking disabilities and so on and so forth – no clear written signage, tactile or auditory signage and information, etc.

Barrier-free environment? No, it definitely is not! As I said, the proclamation on the wall is an embarrassment – take it down!

First published on the blog, That Angami Girl, the article has been reproduced with permission from the author.

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have just returned from a very successful visit to Mount Olive College, Kohima.

And I have been suitably impressed. We were picked up by car so we took the British road meaning the road that forks off downward after crossing the hospital and comes out at Tinpati. Mount Olive has two entrances and the lower one is right next to the road constructed by British engineers during the war.

Since the days of its humble beginnings three decades ago, the college has progressed in leaps and bounds and is a testimony to hard work, a great can-do philosophy and a genuine desire to bring good education to the community.

The location is quite desirable now where it stands in the heart of Kohima town accessible both by the New Market road and the lower road.

The most attentive students sat through my talk and eagerly participated when we had an interactive fragment in the course of the talk. Their wooden desks were transformed into make-believe log drums on which we drummed out different beats, festival beats, warning signals and a slow mournful funeral rhythm. That was their introduction to the book, The Log drummer Boy. Their instant participation demonstrated that our youngsters are very willing to learn our cultural patterns and, regardless of the age-group, they become enthused when given the right stimulus. We have been using school desks in different schools as log-drums and managing to produce quite impressive sounds. However

Rokovizo Kuotso Angami Naga: Stories of corruption among the high and mighty have shaken India in recent times. However, no news of that size and shape has emerged from Nagaland. If anyone is saying anything on this it has certainly not made a splash. It seems as though the only honest politicians and bureaucrats left in the country are in Nagaland. What a joke! It is popularly believed by all and sundry that pretty much the entire government in our state is corrupt. There is bribery from the clerk to the minister level. Crores and crores of rupees in development fund disappear into the ever open jaws of the state government, which do little justify their existence. The ministers whiz around in cars with red lights on top and bodyguards in tow, acting important. When they are not doing this they presumably occupy themselves by doing destructive politics and trying to pull each other down. There is no outcry about this and no one says anything loud, though everyone knows what is happening. Sometimes, rarely, some proofs emerge in public. The elites always say only one thing, "it is Delhi’s fault". If everything is Delhi's fault and state governments are merely decorative, then they are a pointless drain on the economy. It would be far better and more productive to downsize them drastically and give the funds straight to people's banks in cash. It would still be money for nothing, which everyone loves, and it would be more honest and direct. Why this charade of running offices for the benefit of local people. And don't let it be said that it is outsider who are to blame for all this. The outsider may have had some portion of the blame.

But for years now it has been the local elites who are cheating their own people. It is the local elites who control governments and hold power. They've cried wolves about outsiders for decades but they're the biggest wolves in their own areas. They just dress in local sheep clothing. The region’s backwardness is not the fault of Bangladeshi rickshawallas or bihari Channa wallahs, or even of Bengali clerks or Manipuri teachers. The blame for that lies squarely with the region's rich and powerful leaders, including the UGs. They have had great power for decades. What of the responsibility that came with? Have they fulfilled their responsibilities? If Nagaland or any part of Nagas for that matter is to progress, it has to sort out the issues that plague development. As long as the wealth of the people is being looted by the corrupt elites (who divert attention by pointing the outsiders or in the name of freedom struggle), the common people will suffer. They must understand that it is in their interest to have clean system that work efficiently. It will lead to development for all.

The world is racing with or without Nagaland. The choice is simple. Join the race, or join the list of place where no one cares about until guns and bombs go off. Think Afghanistan. Living in such a place is a hell on earth. Respect has to be earned. It cannot be gotten by beating the weak people, or permanently going around with a weapon asking for money. There is no glory in that. If the Nagaland economy prosper, if there are fine infrastructure and industry in addition to its stupendous natural beauty and rich cultural mosaic, people will actually give us respect. Now all they give it is a mix of curiosity and sympathy at best, and active denigration at its worst.

The only real respect for the region at present is for its musical and sporting talent. If you are a person who cares about your region, the first thing you need to do is look at it honestly. Don't let false pride or insecurity prevent you from admitting the truths you know in your heart to be true. No illness can be cured if the patients deny that he needs medicine. Our systems are sick. They need fixing!

this was the first time that a collegiate group was beating upon their log-desks and thoroughly enjoying it!

In keeping with the Sumi setting, we did a story-telling session of the story of the beautiful Pelikutoli who had refused suitor after suitor because her intended had appeared in a dream to her to tell her that he would return one day to marry her. After rejecting several offers, Pelikutoli’s faith was rewarded when her sky-husband came to her one night, in a shaft of blinding white light. He told her to

prepare the wedding feast on an appointed day on which he would come and wed her.

Though it was hard for her family to believe her account, Pelikutoli’s family gave enough berth for spirit happenings, and they accordingly prepared the wedding feast and invited the whole village to her wedding.

When the guests began to assemble, the older ones voiced what was on everyone’s minds, “Where is the bridegroom?” Pelikutoli could not answer them, but her sky-husband did not keep her waiting for long. Following his instructions she had herded all the guests into the house indoors, warning them that it would be mortally dangerous to venture out when her husband arrived. Soon, in another

shaft of light, her brilliantly handsome husband came and carried her to his sky-home.

The story has been transmitted to us by the witnesses to this amazing marriage.

These kinds of stories, which are our lore and our wealth, are missing an appropriate setting for their telling today. The setting needs to be a village hearth or even a morung where eventually folk art can thrive in a setting natural to its performances. While we cannot expect to find the setting of old in today’s world, it is still possible to reinvent a morung in our towns.

Going back to the Mount Olive College as an example, an excellent multipurpose auditorium is being completed in the new building. A place like that could easily become the new morung which facilitates oral narratives to be told in a congenial environment.

I doubt such a place would want for an audience, not after the eager participation from the students of the college.

Our communities still have some of our elderly with us. A constructed morung could utilize the storytelling talents of our elders so that the educative properties of oral narratives could be passed on to the next generation. A morung would be a way of retrieving the past to pass it on into the hands of the young generations. At the same time, all our indigenous history which has never been featured in our school textbooks could finally find a place for its narration and transmission. This is an idea pregnant with possibilities and I have no inhibitions in pushing it forward.

Just think of it – a morung for our times.

Don’t our children deserve it?

Arenjunla Kichu: Honestly, I reached the venue a little too early but I thought the pamphlet read four while I actually reached at five. On my way, me and my friend thought that we’d be so late but reality has it that we were a little too early.

I reached the venue and I was thrilled to see ‘Tune up Channel’ up in the stage and they were actually taking care of the sound systems and stuffs. I honestly am like the biggest fan of this incredible band so I kept staring at the band but never managed to just walk up to them and say how much of a huge fan I was.

But that was not important. The thing that really killed me was, being this huge Mesut Ozil fan, the Germany match against Northern Ireland was about to begin in 9:30 and I was dying to see my Mesut back on the pitch. But then the ‘Tune Up Channel’ was set to take the stage only at serial no. 13 and it was nearing seven.

The show was still not starting!

Then like a teaser, Tune up Channel begin to play one song as an opener and I just got pumped more and more to watch them. I could not leave the show without watching them perform. So, I made up my mind reluctantly to skip Mesut’s match and wait till the serial 13.

The show actually started at 7 and I don’t know… the moment these incredible artists took the stage one after the other, I was head over heels for them. It was not just talent nor was it just songs but these people actually look more beautiful and more handsome in real life than in pictures!

The way they got comfortable on the stage and the way they were reacting to the crowd’s response; it was amazing. And it hit me; an artist on the stage needs nothing but some cheers, some loves and some reaction from the fans. The moment the crowd starts to respond, these people on the stage will definitely react to it and there will be no awkwardness, no insecurity and before you know it, they will ignite the stage.

I had an amazing time when the “Infuse band” took the stage. The front man was bold enough to have a little chat with the crowd and to set himself free on the stage. I admired that and honestly, he became a little too hot for me and my friends to handle. I did not know the song but I definitely sang along with him because they owned the stage. And they just got better when they did a rock version of “Royal” by Lorde. It was just so creative and I watched them feeling proud that it was actually our people, our very own Nagas setting the fire on stage and making me fan-girl like ‘Joe Jonas’ was up on the stage.

The excitement hit a new level when “Tune Up Channel” actually hit the stage to perform three songs and watching these people taking over the stage, my heart exploded. Every little thing they did was so professional, so organized and beautifully performed. I was disappointed when they left the stage without singing their hit single “Tomorrow With You” but that was okay because they were beautiful.

And If I was being completely honest, this band definitely is a band not just for the guys but even for the girls. I don’t know they got the charm and the look.

I know I was being a little unfair but I sadly left the venue after “Tune Up Channel” because I had a football match to watch. Mesut Ozil’s match are really important to me, sorry. But I know that the night went incredibly successful with more talents taking the stage. And to what I have heard, Kohima and Dimapur must have had their nights. I really wanted to see “Polar Lights”, “Incipit”, “Virie Kts” and “Young Dirrt” live but I had my own share of fun.

I’m sharing this experience because I want each of us to ask to ourselves, “If we can spend an amount of 3K for an artist from another country, why can’t we listen to an artist from our own land for free?” A lot of us would say “because they are not good enough”. But why are they not good enough? Is it the studio quality?

Is it the sound system? Or is it just our mentality because we find them easily? Or is it that they are really not worth it? If they are not worth enough than I believe no musicians in this whole wide world is not worth enough for us.

Struggling artists will never ask a price because it would be a shame. Artists will always be happy for an opportunity given to them to show their talents through a performance. But are we that greedy to enjoy that pleasure without a price? Are we that ignorant to ignore talents and take them for granted? Are we that naïve to not know when to appreciate a beauty in our kitchen but appreciate a star in the sky?

I know Nagas have the kindest and the noblest heart and I love this place and the people with all my heart. But it hurts when we are not grateful for what we have and for what we are. So, can I for once just make a request to all of us to just please come together and support the artists. Can we for once just give these people a chance that they so deserved? Can we for once just appreciate and take in the blessings that are all around us? If we cannot take pleasure and joy with what we have in this short life, when will we ever be proud of ourselves? When will we ever be happy and cherish each other’s life?

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SaturDaY 25•06•2016

INDIA

THE MORUNG EXPRESS

17% Indian pregnant women China rejects bending rule for India to join NSG suffer from obesity, diabetes

seoul, June 24 (ReuTeRs): China maintains its opposition to India joining a group of nations seeking to prevent the proliferation of nuclear weapons by controlling access to sensitive technology, said the head of the arms control department in China's Foreign Ministry.

The Nuclear Suppliers Group (NSG) met this week in Seoul, but China said it would not bend the rules and allow India membership as it had not signed the nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT), the main global arms control pact.

"Applicant countries must be signatories of the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of nuclear weapons (NPT)," Wang Qun, the head of arms control department in China's Foreign Ministry, was quoted as saying in Seoul on Thursday night.

"This is a pillar, not something that China set. It is universally recognised by the international community," Wang said according to a statement released by the Chinese foreign ministry on Friday. China is leading opposition to a push by the United States to bring India into the NSG which aims to prevent nuclear weapons proliferation by stopping the sale of items that can be used to make

Cong says Centre showed ‘unnecessary desperation’

A man walks inside a conference room used for meetings between military commanders of China and India, at the Indian side of the Indo-China border at Bumla, in Arunachal Pradesh.

(REUTERS File Photo)

nuclear arms. The issue of India's membership was not formally discussed at the NSG meeting this week, Wang said on Friday.

The United States, which has a nuclear cooperation deal with India, considers it a nuclear power that plays by the rules and is not a proliferator, and wants to bring Asia's third largest economy into the 48-member group. India already enjoys most of the benefits of membership under a 2008 exemption to NSG rules granted to support its nuclear cooperation deal with Washington.

On Friday, on the sidelines of the plenary meeting of the NSG, Wang

stressed China considered it important to handle new memberships under a consensus and that there was no move yet to allow a non-NPT state to join.

"International rules will have to be respected, big or small," Wang told Reuters.

"Big like NPT. Small like the rules and procedures of this group." "The important question of which we are concerned, is how to deal with the question of participation of countries within the group of nonNPT states. It's a formidable task."

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi raised the issue on Thursday at a meeting with Chinese

Quiz master Neil O'Brien is dead kolkaTa, June 24 (Ians): Neil O'Brien, credited with pioneering quizzing in the country, passed away here on Friday, his son and Trinamool Congress MP Derek O’Brien said.

The 82-year-old former Lok Sabha and West Bengal assembly member is survived by his wife and

three sons.

"Saddest tweet I've ever written. Dad Neil O'Brien gone.

Passed at home Kolkata, quiz pioneer, ex-ICSE chief, AI (AngloIndian) community icon, educationist," Derek O'Brien tweeted.

Neil O'Brien had conducted the first well-organized, formal quiz in 1967 at Christ the King Church Parish Hall in then Calcutta (now Kolkata).

He was also a former chairman of the Council for the Indian School Certificate Examination and the Inter State Board of Anglo-Indian Education.

Dead woman elected as panchayat samiti member in Bihar PaTna, June 24 (Ians): A woman in Bihar, who died nine years ago, has been elected as panchayat samiti member in the recently concluded 10-phase panchayat elections, officials said on Friday.

The woman, Mithlesh Devi, was allegedly murdered by her husband nine years ago in Bihar's Sitamarhi district.

According to documents, Mithlesh Devi was elected as a panchayat samiti member from Tikauli panchayat in Sitamarhi after she filed her nomination papers and contested the panchayat polls.

However, officials pointed out Mithlesh was murdered nine years ago and her husband Sikandar Mukhiya is the main accused in case. Sikandar, too, has been missing and on the run since after the incident -- at least on paper.

However, Sikandar is freely roaming and played a trick by fielding his second wife Gudia Devi in the name of his first wife Mithlesh Devi, who is dead, to contest the panchayat polls.

"Sikandar, who is accused in her murder, put his second wife to contest in the name of Mithlesh to ensure that she poses as his first wife in the court to help him get acquitted in the case," a district police official said.

Water tanker scam report: BJP seeks Kejriwal's arrest new DelhI, June 24 (Ians): Delhi BJP chief Satish Upadhyay on Friday sought the arrest of Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal over water tanker scam, in an increasingly bitter fight with the Aam Aadmi Party, with two sides accusing each other of various scams and crimes.

"Earlier, I had demanded his (Kejriwal's) resignation and now I demand that the Delhi Police arrest him," Upadhyay told reporters here. He alleged that Kejriwal "suppressed" for 11 months the report of a fact-finding team that probed the alleged irregularities in hiring 385 stainless steel water tankers by the Delhi Jal Board in 2012 during the tenure of the Congress government headed by

Sheila Dikshit.

He also said that the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader is always busy making false allegations on social media platforms.

"Why payments to the private company were carried on for 17 months instead of cancelling it? Why Keshav Chandra, who was earlier private secretary to Dikshit, was made Chief Executive Officer of the Jal Board?" the BJP leader queried. During the Congress tenure in the national capital, Kejriwal had accused the city government of being involved in the water tanker scam.

Upadhyay also dared the chief minister to explain his motive behind pressurising R.S. Tyagi to submit his papers from

the Delhi Jal Board. Tyagi was a Joint Engineer with the DJB. "Water Minister Kapil Mishra gave report of the fact-finding committee to Kejriwal, but why was there a delay in sending the report to the Lt. Governor," Upadhyay asked. "Why the fact finding team sent the report first to the chief minister and the private vendor? Were they negotiating for money with the private water tanker company?"

Upadhyay questioned.

He also asked Kejriwal, "Transaction of how much amount did you carry out with the tanker company?" BJP's Lok Sabha member from south Delhi Ramesh Bhiduri also attacked the Delhi government

NCP, Congress to skip PM's Smart City event Pune, June 24 (Ians): Peeved by "disrespect" to Pune Mayor Prashant Jagtap, the Nationalist Congress Party and its ally Congress in Pune Municipal Corporation will boycott Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Smart City event scheduled here on Saturday.

However, the opposition Shiv Sena, which is an ally of the Bharatiya Janata Party in the Maharashtra government, has not yet made up its mind whether to attend the function or not, said party spokesperson Neelam Gorhe.

With the latest verbal

Soon, highways to get large rest areas called Rajmarg villages new DelhI, June 24 (Ians): Travelling on the highways is set to be a smoother and more interesting affair -- a la 'Rajmarg villages' based on the concept of rest areas -- at every 50 km that will be equipped with plush motels, bazaar, branded restaurants, fuel stations, kids' playground, and in some places, a helipad.

According to a plan being finalised by the Road Transport and Highways Ministry, the Rajmarg villages would cater to car and bus passengers as well as truckers.

The ministry has worked out three options - a combined facility for truckers and bus and car passengers which will also have a provision of helipad -- a separate one for "bus and car users" and one for "truckers."

A ministry official told IANS that 425 sites along highways are being earmarked of which 167 are being considered for development of such wayside villages.

Of the 167, 33 sites have already been identified. These include seven in Bengaluru on NH-4, NH-63, NH-13 and NH-7; six sites in Chennai -- on NH-7, 49 and 205 and six sites around Lucknow along NH-2, NH-28 and NH-25.

Five such sites have been identified for Bhopal, two each in Mumbai, Jaipur, Patna and Thiruananthpuram and one in Hyderabad. Land for 78 sites is already under possession of the NHAI while for 19 sites additional land is required.

President Xi Jinping at a regional summit in Tashkent, Uzbekistan, but there was no breakthrough. One diplomat at the NSG plenary in Seoul said the group’s outgoing chairman, Argentinian diplomat Rafael Grossi, would act as a “facilitator” to continue to search for an accession deal. Opponents argue that granting India membership would further undermine efforts to prevent proliferation. It would also infuriate India's rival Pakistan, an ally of China's, which has responded to India's membership bid with one of its own.

Pakistan joining would be unacceptable to many, given its track record.

new DelhI, June 24 (Ians): The Congress on Friday asserted that central government, led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, showed unnecessary desperation for the Nuclear Suppliers Group (NSG) membership that embarrassed the country in the end.

"Diplomacy is always done by wisdom and silence.

We have never seen diplomacy being conducted in this manner, making it very clear whom are you are lobbying with and whom you are petitioning with," senior Congress leader and Deputy Leader of Opposition in Rajya Sabha Anand Sharma said talking to reporters at party headquarters here.

"It is an embarrassment for India to do what was not required. This kind of intense lobbying by Prime Minister Modi and his government, we can understand, should have been done for UN Security Council membership," Sharma said insisting, there was no need to show desperation that led India to be equated with Pakistan in NSG case.

"Why did the Prime Minister and this government make so much of noise about it and kind of hectic campaigning and lobbying for it? In 2008, NSG had given India specific waiver which allowed India's integration with the Nuclear mainstream after decades of isolation," he added.

That agreement Sharma said paved the way for India to enter into agreement with United States of America. He added that India specific IAEA (International Atomic Energy Agency) agreement allowed India to also trade with NSG Countries.

"NSG countries can sell reactors to India and India can do the same. So there was no need of this desperation on NSG issue," Sharma said.

He added NSG membership would not have brought any drastic change to India's nuclear trade.

Pune, June 24 (Ians): At least 17 per cent of the pregnant women in India are suffering from obesity and diabetes and carry a high risk of transferring the diseases to their babies, leading gynaecologist said on Friday.

According to experts, hospital delivery has increased from 40 per cent to 80 per cent in the last five years but the maternal mortality rate is still 139 per 100,000 in India.

"It is important for the people to know that 17 per cent of pregnant women are suffering from obesity and diabetes, which carry the risk of transferring the diseases to baby," said C.N. Purandare, Chairperson of International Federation of Gynecology and Obstetrics (FIGO).

Purandare was speaking at the inauguration of a three-day conference on "Best Practices, Breakthroughs and Current Dilemmas in Obstetrics and Gynaecology (OBGYC)" here.

The conference is being organised by the Federation of Obstetric & Gynecological Societies of India (FOGSI) and FIGO. With over 300 experts addressing 1,200 delegates, the conference will include crucial issues like female foeticide and unsafe abortion.

"The Indian government had banned abortion in '70s, in spite of this abortion is still prevalent across the country," said Purandare, adding that besides abortion, several deaths occur due to cervical cancer in India.

Alka Kriplani, gynaecology academic at AIIMS and President of FOGSI, said: "There have been several recent advances in the management of infertility, cancer, safe motherhood, neonatal care and many more. Maternal mortality and prenatal mortality has shown significant reduction due to good quality antenatal care, hospital deliveries and effective referral of high-risk cases."

Hema Divakar, FOGSI's Ambassador to FIGO, said: "More than 75,000 women die every single year due to cervical cancer compared to only 300 women in the West.

This is because our women are diagnosed in advance stages where we cannot save lives."

"Since the screening programme in the early detection is not efficient in our country the best option is to vaccinate all women between 9-45 years to decrease the burden of cervical cancer in generation next," she said.

For 44 sites, land acquisition is under process, while for 12 sites it is ready to be leased, an official said. Besides necessary facilities like toilets and parking, these halting or resting points will also offer recreational options for weary travellers and provide options for a short stay.

Besides, CNG stations and battery chargers will also be there to promote environment-friendly vehicles on highways. Internet facilities, conference halls for meetings, child care facilities, kiosks, ATMs and First Aid Centres would also be available.

"The idea is not only to provide various facilities in close proximity but to also generate local employment. These will be well planned roadside villages which will offer a pleasant experience to the traveller," an official said. The ministry has assigned the task to the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) and to the Indian Highways Management Company Limited (IHMCL) to develop these facilities, the official added.

IHMCL has already engaged a Project Management Consultant (PMC) to prepare the detailed Project Report of these amenities. The PMC has already submitted a feasibility report and site specific designs for the 33 sites. "These 33 sites are being evaluated to check their financial viability as bids will be invited for each site. The bidding process is expected to commence within this month," the official said.

outburst between the two ruling partners, speculation was rife in state political circles whether the Shiv Sena would boycott Modi's function here.

Accusing the BJP of trying to "hijack" the function organised by the state government, Jagtap said he had to ask for an invite and later was shocked to see his name missing from the list of invitees for the function.

However, as a protocol formality, Jagtap plans to receive Modi at the Pune Airport, but will not attend the main func-

tion as the first citizen.

The PM will launch the first set of 20 Smart City projects with a proposed investment of Rs 48,000 crore at a major function here on Saturday to mark the first anniversary of the Smart Cities launch.

He will be joined by Governor C. V. Rao, Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, Union Urban Development Minister M. Venkaiah Naidu at the event where the 'Make Your City Smart' contest and Smart Net Portal shall also be inaugurated.

and alleged that Kejriwal took Rs 92 crore from the private tanker company.

"Kejriwal took Rs 92 crore from the tanker company," Bidhuri said, adding, "We will run a signature campaign in every district of Delhi against him."

The AAP government in June 2015 had set up a five-member fact-finding committee to probe the alleged irregularities in hiring 385 stainless steel water tankers by the Delhi Jal Board in 2012 during Dikshit's tenure.

The report was submitted to Kejriwal in August 2015 highlighting an alleged corruption of Rs 400 crore in the process of awarding tenders for hiring water tankers, and recommended

FIR against Dikshit, and a further probe by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) and the ACB. In an escalating confrontation between the BJP and Kejriwal's Aam Aadmi Party, the AAP has already sought the arrest of Lt. Governor Najeeb Jung and BJP's Lok Sabha member Maheish Girri in connection with the murder of M.M. Khan, an estate officer of the New Delhi Municipal Council (NDMC).

The AAP has also written to Jung demanding that he should make himself and Delhi Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) chief M.K. Meena co-accused in four cases pertaining to alleged scams during the Dikshit government.

Monsoon session likely from July 18, GST to be passed: Naqvi new DelhI, June 24 (Ians): Parliament's monsoon session is likely to begin from July 18, and GST and some other important bills will be passed during it, Minister of State for Parliamentary Affairs Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi said on Friday.

"Earlier, number (of the Bharatiya Janata Party and its allies MPs) was a problem in the (upper) house, but since we have improved our tally in the house considerably after the recent Rajya Sabha elections, all important bills, including the GST, should be passed this time around," Naqvi told IANS. He said now BJP alone has 54 members in the Rajya Sabha,

while total number of the NDA members in the house has gone up to 62, and 10 other Independent members have also expressed their support to the Narendra Modi government.

"As far as the GST is concerned, most of the Congress members also are in favour of it," he added.

The minister said that the session may begin from July 18.

"Cabinet Committee on Parliamentary Affairs (CCPA) is yet to decide the exact dates (for the monsoon session of Parliament)", he said, adding that the committee will meet on June 29 to finalise the dates.

'India will contribute to regional security as SCO member' TashkenT, June 24 (Ians): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday said India's membership of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) would contribute to the region's prosperity and strengthen its security as also in fighting terrorism.

Modi, in his address at the SCO summit, also welcomed Pakistan as a new member, and added that the organisation now represents "40 per cent of humanity and over a billion youth".

"With India as its full member, SCO boundaries would stretch from the Pacific to Europe, and from the Arctic to the Indian Ocean. We would represent 40 per cent of humanity and over a billion youth," the Modi said.

He said the "interdependent world" of 21st century was full of economic opportunities, but it also faced geo-political complexities and security challenges.

"India's membership of SCO would contribute to region's prosperity. It would also strengthen its security. Our partnership will protect our societies from the threats of radical ideologies of hate, violence and terror," he said.

Modi emphasised that India will unite with SCO countries to work towards this goal, and added:

Nuclear energy, petrochemicals discussed during Modi-Putin meet TashkenT, June 24 (Ians): India and Russia on Friday discussed cooperation in civil nuclear energy and partnership in the gas and petrochemicals sector during a bilateral meeting between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Russian President Vladimir Putin here.

Modi met Putin on the sidelines of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit here.

During the meeting, "Putin said India is a special and privileged partner. There is long standing friendship between Russia and India", said a statement by the External Affairs Ministry. Putin also welcomed India signing the Memorandum of Obligations of SCO and looked forward to India's Chairmanship of BRICS -- Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa -- which has grown in influence.

Modi thanked Russia for its support in SCO and said India as BRICS chair would keep up the momentum generated by Russia. Russia had hosted the last BRICS summit at Ufa in last July.

The two leaders discussed cooperation in civil nuclear energy, and partnership in the gas and petrochemicals sector. They also discussed furthering cooperation in the space sector. Matters relating to trade and investment also came up.

"We will adopt zero tolerance and a comprehensive approach in fighting terrorism at all levels."

He also stressed upon the need for peace and stability in Afghanistan, and said: "A stable, independent and peaceful Afghanistan is not just a sincere desire of each Afghan but also necessary for greater security and stability in the SCO region."

India and Pakistan were inducted as full members of SCO on July 10, 2015 at the Ufa summit and the Memorandum of Obligations signed during the Tashkent summit will formalise the process of membership.

Modi called it a "logical extension of India's age-old ties with the region" and said India was "grate-

ful" to the SCO member-states for the support.

"I also welcome Pakistan as the new member of the SCO and Belarus as a first-time Observer to this body," he said. He added that India brings to the group "principles that are in tune with the philosophies of the SCO".

Talking about the economic benefits that the ties will bring, he said: "India's strong economy and its vast market could drive economic growth in the SCO region."

The Prime Minister said India's capacities in trade, investment, information and communication technology, space, S&T, agriculture, healthcare, and small- and medium-scale industry can bring widespread economic benefit to the SCO countries.

"What we need is seamless flow of goods, services, capital and people among ourselves. Our region also needs to nurture strong rail, road and air links with the rest of the world," he said.

"I am confident that India's engagement with all SCO members will help us build a region, which is an engine of economic growth for the world, and is more stable and secure internally, and strongly connected with other geographies," Modi said.

SaturDaY 25•06•2016

WORLD

THE MORUNG EXPRESS

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Britain votes to leave EU, Cameron quits LONDON, JuNe 24 (ReuteRs): Britain voted to leave the European Union, forcing the resignation of Prime Minister David Cameron and dealing the biggest blow to the European project of greater unity since World War Two. Global financial markets plunged on Friday as results from a referendum showed a near 52-48 percent split for leaving a bloc that Britain joined more than 40 years ago.

The pound fell as much as 10 percent against the dollar to touch levels last seen in 1985, on fears the decision could hit investment in the world’s fifthlargest economy, threaten London’s role as a global financial capital and usher in months of political uncertainty.

World stocks headed for one of the biggest slumps on record, and billions of dollars were wiped off the value of European companies. Britain’s big banks took a $130 billion battering, with Lloyds and Barclays falling as much as 30 percent at the opening of trade.

The United Kingdom itself could now break apart, with the leader of Scotland - where nearly two-thirds of voters wanted to stay in the EU - saying a new referendum on independence from the rest of Britain was “highly likely”.

An emotional Cameron, who led the “Remain” campaign to defeat, losing the gamble he took when he called the referendum three years ago, said he would leave office by October.

“The British people have made the very clear decision to take a different path and as such I think

New Scotland independence referendum is “highly likely”

People gathered in The Churchill Tavern, a British themed bar, react as the BBC predicts Britain will leave the European Union, in Manhattan. (REUTERS Photo)

the country requires fresh leadership to take it in this direction,” he said in a televised address outside his residence.

“I do not think it would be right for me to be the captain that steers our country to its next destination,” he added, appearing to choke back tears before walking back through the black door of No. 10 Downing Street with his arm around his wife Samantha. Quitting the EU could cost Britain access to the EU’s trade barrier-free single market and means it must seek new trade accords with countries around the world.

The EU for its part will be economically and politically damaged, facing the departure not only of its most free-market proponent but also a member with a U.N. Security Council veto, a powerful army and nuclear capability. In

one go, the bloc will lose around a sixth of its economic output.

“It’s an explosive shock.

At stake is the break up pure and simple of the union,” French Prime Minister Manuel Valls said. “Now is the time to invent another Europe.” The result emboldened eurosceptics in other member states, with populist leaders in France and the Netherlands demanding their own referendums to leave.

The vote will initiate at least two years of divorce proceedings with the EU, the first exit by any member state. Cameron - who has been premier for six years and called the referendum in a bid to head off pressure from domestic eurosceptics - said it would be up to his successor to formally start the exit process.

His Conservative Party rival Boris Johnson, the for-

mer London mayor who became the most recognisable face of the “Leave” camp, is now widely tipped to seek his job.

Johnson left his home to jeers from a crowd in the mainly pro-EU capital. He spoke to reporters at Leave campaign headquarters, taking no questions on his personal ambitions. “We can find our voice in the world again, a voice that is commensurate with the fifth-biggest economy on Earth,” he said.

‘INDEPENDENCE DAY’ There was euphoria among Britain’s eurosceptic forces, claiming a victory over the political establishment, big business and foreign leaders including U.S. President Barack Obama who had urged Britain to stay in.

“Dare to dream that the dawn is breaking on an independent United

Kingdom,” said Nigel Farage, leader of the eurosceptic UK Independence Party, describing the EU as “doomed” and “dying”.

“This will be a victory for real people, a victory for ordinary people, a victory for decent people ... Let June 23 go down in our history as our independence day.”

European politicians reacted with dismay. “It looks like a sad day for Europe and Britain,” said German foreign minister Frank-Walter Steinmeier.

“Please tell me I’m still sleeping and this is all just a bad nightmare!” former Finnish Prime Minister Alexander Stubb tweeted.

U.S. presidential candidate Donald Trump, whose own rise has been fuelled by similar disenchantment with the political establishment, called the vote a “great thing”. Britons “took back control of their coun-

eDINBuRGH, JuNe 24 (ReuteRs): A second Scottish independence referendum is “highly likely” and should take place before Britain leaves the European Union, First Minister Nicola Sturgeon said on Friday.

Scotland voted to stay in the EU by 62 to 38 percent in a referendum on Thursday, putting it at odds with the United Kingdom as a whole, which voted 52-48 in favour of leaving.

“It is a statement of the obvious that the option of a second independence referendum must be on the table and is on the table,” Sturgeon told a news conference.

“As things stand, Scotland faces the prospect of being taken out of the EU against her will. I regard that as democratically unacceptable,” she added.

“I think an independence referendum is now highly likely.” try”, he said in Scotland where he was opening a golf resort.

Britain has always been ambivalent about its relations with the rest of postwar Europe. A firm supporter of free trade, tearing down internal economic barriers and expanding the EU to take in ex-communist eastern states, it opted out of joining the euro single currency or the Schengen border-free zone.

Cameron’s ruling Conservatives in particular have harboured a vocal anti-EU wing for generations, and it was partly to silence such figures that he called the referendum in 2013.

World leaders including Obama, Chinese President Xi Jinping, German Chancellor Angela Merkel, NATO and Commonwealth governments had all urged a “Remain” vote, saying Britain would be stronger

Scots rejected independence from the rest of the United Kingdom by 55 to 45 percent in a 2014 referendum, but since then Sturgeon’s pro-independence Scottish National Party (SNP) has surged, winning several elections.

EU membership was one of the key issues in 2014, with those campaigning for Scotland to stick with the United Kingdom arguing that an independent Scotland would not be able to remain a member of the bloc.

Sturgeon said many Scots who had voted against independence for that reason were now re-assessing their decision.

“I want to make it absolutely clear today that I intend to take all possible steps and explore all options to give effect to how people in Scotland voted (on Thursday), in other words to secure our continuing place in the EU and in the single market,” she said.

and more influential in the crisis, and comes at a time EU than outside. when interest rates around the world are already at or THREAT OF UK BREAK-UP near zero, leaving policyThe United Kingdom makers without the usual itself now faces a threat to tools to respond. The body its survival. Scottish First blow to global confidence Minister Nicola Sturgeon could prevent the Federal said it was “democratically Reserve from raising interunacceptable” for Scotland est rates as planned this to be dragged out of the EU year, and might even proagainst its will. “It is a state- voke a new round of emerment of the obvious that the gency policy easing from option of a second referen- all major central banks, dedum must be on the table spite their limited options. and it is on the table,” she Left unclear is the retold reporters, two years af- lationship Britain can neter Scots voted to stay in the gotiate with the EU once it United Kingdom. “I think leaves. To retain access to an independence referen- the single market, vital for dum is now highly likely.” its giant financial services Northern Ireland’s larg- sector, London may have est Irish nationalist party, to adopt all EU regulation Sinn Fein, said the result without having a say in its intensified the case for a shaping, contribute to Brusvote on whether to quit the sels coffers, and continue United Kingdom. to allow free movement as The global financial tur- Norway and Switzerland do moil was the worst shock - all things the Leave camsince the 2008 economic paign vowed to end.

Mob destroys mosque as religious Ex-UNGA president died in weight-lifting accident YORK, JuNe 24 (Re- surprising turn in the U.S. corand ethnic tension rises in Myanmar NeW uteRs): The death of John ruption case.

YANGON, JuNe 24 (ReuteRs): A group of men from a village in central Myanmar destroyed a mosque in the first serious outburst of inter-religious violence in months, coinciding with a rise in tensions over how to refer to the Rohingya, the country’s persecuted Muslim minority.

Villagers from Thayethamin, a remote settlement a two-hours’ drive northeast of Myanmar’s largest city, Yangon, destroyed the mosque on Thursday after a dispute over its construction, and beat up at least one Muslim man, media and a police spokesman said.

Religious tensions simmered in Myanmar for almost half a century of military rule, before boiling over in 2012, just a year after a semi-civilian government took power.

Hundreds died in clashes in northwestern Rakhine State between Rohingya Muslims and ethnic Rakhine Buddhists, lead-

ing to the organized expulsion of Rohingya by Rakhine mobs.

More violence between Muslims and Buddhists in other parts of the country followed in 2013.

Photographs that circulated on social media on Friday, purportedly from the village, showed a seriously damaged building, furniture scattered along the streets and a large group of men roaming around, some armed with sticks. Further details of the incident were unclear. Reuters was unable to verify the photographs. “Things are well under control now and action hasn’t been taken against anyone yet,” said colonel Zaw Khin Aung.

The violence coincides with a rise in tensions over how to refer to the Rohingya, a 1.1-million group of Muslims living in apartheid-like conditions in Rakhine since the 2012 violence. Country leader Aung San Suu Kyi, whose party won in a landslide in historic November elections, faces

a daunting task of resolving ethnic and religious tensions and ending human rights abuses in the state.

On Monday, she told the U.N. Rapporteur on Human Rights in Myanmar, Yanghee Lee, that the government would not use the term “Rohingya” because it viewed it as inflammatory. The Rohingya identify themselves by that name. Many have lived in Myanmar for generations, but many Myanmar Buddhists call them “Bengali” - a term implying they are illegal immigrants from Bangladesh.

Suu Kyi has appealed to people not to use either term, and instead refer to the “Muslim community in Rakhine State”. The U.N. on Monday called on the Nobel peace prize winner to make putting an end to the abuses the government’s “top priority”. It said that the violations, which include executions and torture, may amount to crimes against humanity.

Ashe, a former United Nations General Assembly president accused by U.S. prosecutors of taking bribes, was an accident caused by neck trauma he suffered while lifting a barbell, a medical examiner concluded on Thursday.

Ashe, 61, died on Wednesday afternoon due to “traumatic asphyxia,” an official with the Westchester County Office of the Medical Examiner said, contradicting reports that he died of a heart attack. Ashe was on a bench while lifting the barbell.

The medical examiner’s conclusion came a day after police responded to a medical emergency call at Ashe’s residence in Dobbs Ferry, New York, where he was pronounced dead.

The death of Ashe, a former U.N. ambassador from Antigua and Barbuda who served as General Assembly president from 2013 to 2014, marked a

Ashe was arrested in October and accused of taking $1.3 million in bribes from Chinese businessmen. Seven people have been charged to date, three of whom have pleaded guilty.

Prosecutors said Ashe received more than $500,000 in bribes from billionaire Macau real estate developer Ng Lap Seng to seek U.N. support of a United Nations-sponsored conference centre in Macau that Ng’s company would develop.

Prosecutors said Ashe also received more than $800,000 from Chinese businessmen to support their interests within the United Nations and Antigua.

At the time of his death, Ashe had only been charged with tax fraud, to which he had pleaded not guilty, amid questions about whether diplomatic immunity might preclude any bribery charges.

John Ashe, former United Nations General Assembly president and U.N. ambassador from Antigua and Barbuda, arrives at the Manhattan U.S. District Courthouse in New York, US on May 9.

(REUTERS File Photo)

But at a May 9 hearing, Assistant U.S. Attorney Daniel Richenthal said prosecutors were planning to seek a new indictment in the case against Ashe.

The case remains pending against Ng and his assistant, Jeff Yin, who prosecutors say

helped bribe Ashe. Both have pleaded not guilty.

Ashe is survived by his wife, Anilla Cherian, and two children. In a statement provided

by Ashe’s lawyers on Thursday, his family said, “We will forever miss his gentle nature, calm spirit, and infectious smile.”

FARC signs historic ceasefire with Colombia HAVANA/BOGOtA, JuNe 24 (ReuteRs): Colombia’s government and leftist FARC rebels signed a historic ceasefire deal on Thursday that brought them tantalizingly close to ending the longest running conflict in the Americas.

The accord, capping three years of peace talks in Cuba, sparked celebrations and tears of happiness among some in the Colombian capital. It sets the stage for a final deal to end a guerrilla war born in the 1960s out of frustration with deep socio-economic inequalities that outlived all other major uprisings in Latin America.

“May this be the last day of the war,” said bearded FARC commander Rodrigo Londono, better known by the nom de guerre Timochenko, his voice choked, after shaking hands with Colombian President Juan Manuel Santos at a ceremony in Havana.

Santos, 64, is half-way through his second term and has staked his legacy on peace in the face of opposition from sectors of the country who think the FARC

Cuba’s President Raul Castro (C), Colombia’s President Juan Manuel Santos (L) and FARC rebel leader Rodrigo Londono, better known by his nom de guerre Timochenko, react after signing a historic ceasefire deal between the Colombian government and FARC rebels in Havana, Cuba on June 23. (REUTERS Photo)

should be crushed militarily.

“This means nothing more and nothing less than the end of the FARC as an armed group,” Santos said, adding that the final peace deal would be signed in Colombia. “The children and youth of our country have never known a single day without the violence of the conflict. Neither have the adults.”

In Colombia, even before Santos spoke, church bells pealed at noon to mark the start of the signing. Crowds in Bogota, the capital, gathered around giant TV screens set up in the streets, dancing, cheering and clapping as the ceremony unfolded. One placard read, “we’ve finished the war, now let’s build peace.”

About 1,000 people gathered in the Plaza Bolivar, the city’s main square, to celebrate despite rain. Some waved flags and balloons, others hugged and wiped their eyes.

“I’m 76 and have lived this war all my life – I never thought the time would come when these characters would sign peace. I’m so happy – I can die in peace,” said Graciela Pataquiva, a retired teacher, crying as she spoke.

Santos’ government says a final deal, which he said will be ready by July 20, would add one percentage point annually to economic growth in Colombia, which over the past two decades has turned itself around from a failing state to an emerging market darling.

Thursday’s agreement went further than many had hoped, with the FARC committing to putting a final accord to the Colombian people in a plebiscite, a promise made by Santos that had been a key sticking point.

Not everybody supports the peace process, and Santos will have to work hard to con-

vince opponents to back it in a referendum. Former President Alvaro Uribe, the leading critic of the talks, said the agreement was “a surrender to terrorism”

by Santos.

Under the agreement read out by mediators Norway and Cuba, the rebels will lay down their arms within 180 days of a final accord and demobilize into 23 temporary zones and eight camps. The ceasefire will only kick in when the final deal is agreed, although the two sides effectively stopped attacks almost a year ago and violence is already at historic lows.

During their transition to democratic politics, the FARC’s weapons will be handed over to the United Nations, which will begin a mission to verify the ceasefire.

The government will guarantee the safety of ex-rebels and their political allies, who have historically been targets for right-wing paramilitary groups, the accord said. Special protection units, comprised of both ex-rebels and security forces, will guard FARC politicians and

other community leaders.

Under accords already struck in Cuba, perpetrators of the worst crimes in the war will face “transitional justice” aimed more at finding out the historical truth than meting out harsh punishments.

“This is an extraordinary achievement. But there are serious challenges ahead related to security, implementation and guarantees of no repetition,” said Roddy Brett, director of peace and conflict studies at the University of St. Andrews in Scotland.

“WHAT ABOUT THE OTHERS?” The FARC, or Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia, was one of many 20th century Latin American guerilla movements inspired by Marxist ideology and the success of the 1959 Cuban revolution. Its conflict began an as a peasant revolt before exploding into a war that killed at least 220,000 and displaced millions.

Across the region, other rebellions were either crushed

by right-wing military governments or convinced to lay down their arms and join conventional politics by the 1990s. But funded by its involvement in the cocaine industry, the FARC grew to a 17,000 strong force operating across vast swaths of territory. Kidnappings for ransom also helped bankroll the rebel group.

That began to change in 2002, when Uribe launched a U.S.-backed counterinsurgency campaign that killed many FARC leaders and reduced it to an estimated 7,000 fighters.

Even after peace with the FARC, formidable obstacles will remain. The smaller National Liberation Army (ELN) only recently said it would start talks, while gangs born out of right-wing paramilitary groups have taken over drug trafficking routes, filling the vacuum left by rebels, some say.

“It’s great to end the war with the FARC, but we’ve got to be serious, we finish with the FARC but what about all the others?” said Jhon Duarte, a 26year old mechanic, echoing the concerns of many Colombians.

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SPORTS/Public diScOuRSe

THE MORUNG EXPRESS

Sporting Clube and Salgaocar pull out of I-League Goa, June 24 (aGenCIeS): Indian football received a major jolt on Friday afternoon as Goan giants Salgaocar FC and Sporting Clube De Goa announced that they will not take part in the 2016-17 season of the I-League, India's top tier of domestic football.

They now join an infamous and, worryingly for the All India Football Federation (AIFF), a growing list of clubs who have opted not to partake in the first division. Earlier last season, Pune FC and Bharat FC disbanded their first team operations, while Royal Wahingdoh, a team who finished third in the I-League table in the 2014/15 season, too opted to drop out of the I-League.

Sporting Goa finished fourth in the 2015/16 edition of the league

while Salgaocar, after flirting with relegation, finished seventh.

In a 580-word joint official statement, the two clubs cited the AIFF's proposal to restructure the national football league system and maintained that “the proposal is highly discriminatory, goes against sporting merit, is unworkable for I-League clubs.”

The AIFF's draft plan, made public last month, is to form a three-tier football system in India from 201718. The Indian Super League (ISL) will form the top tier of competition and will be insulated from relegation; the I-League and its lower division will become the second and third divisions, with relegation and promotion only taking place between these two tiers of competition.

The statement called the AIFF's proposals "shocking and disheartening" and "heavily biased against the I-League and its clubs". It said this would relegate the I-League to a "second-tier league... despite the repeated claims made by representatives of AIFF and FIFA that the I-League was the premier league competition in the country."

The statement details the sequence of events from that May 17 meeting. It said the proposals were circulated among all stakeholders, who gave their feedback as sought.

"The lack of response from the AIFF is telling, and makes it clear that the fate of the world's most popular sport in the world's second most populous nation would be decided unilaterally.

"We therefore have no option but to believe that the AIFF will enforce the May 17 proposal, which would promote the ISL to the nation's premier tournament with a 'pay to play' franchisee model with no promotion or relegation. Furthermore, it guarantees the winner of the ISL representation at the AFC level, with the other available spot going to the winner of a tournament that again is heavily skewed in favour of ISL franchisees."

"This effectively removes any incentive for a club team to participate in the restructured I-League, given that monetary incentives were never a contributing factor. The lack of the latter was ensured by the AIFF who unfairly sold the rights to the I-League without consulting all its stakehold-

ers. Remarkably, while demanding professionalism and fiscal responsibility from I-League clubs without itself reflecting the same, the AIFF has still not settled dues to I-League clubs dating as far back as 2008."

The decision is expected to trigger an emotive public response given Salgaocar's standing in Indian football.

Former India captain Bruno Coutinho, who has a long association with the club, was among the first to react.

"It is really shocking to hear [of the decision]," he told ESPN. "If you think about it, the ISL is just a commercial entity. For sports to come up, there must be one league that can benefit everybody." "When the NFL was launched, we had just eight teams in it, but the quality of play and the fan

Salvage Naga cause in hunt of “OGOT"

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lease note that, this is neither supporting nor justifying the black deeds of our Naga National workers. I urge people’s patience and prudence, if they must read and understand the concept of what I am going to convey through this write-up.

I completely understand that people in Nagaland state, as well as in other parts of Naga inhabited areas are overloaded with the burdens of multiple taxation by our ever sprouting Naga Political Governments, NPG factions. I thus vehemently detest factionalism, extortion, robbery and highhandedness of our Naga National workers towards the general public at gunpoint, who actually feed them. I also condemn in the strongest term to those self-enriching mongers in the name of the National Movement. And spit upon those reckless fanatics, who are the root cause of all our predicament in the face of the world.

To tackle with these unwarranted activities as well as the various forms of corruption in the State Government’s establishment, the “Against Corruption and Unabated Taxation” (ACAUT) came out to the rescue of the victims; which is indeed commendable and noteworthy. However, it startled me and did confuse me, when ACAUT came all out against a certain NPG which at present, is the only organisation negotiating with the Government of India (GoI) at the highest level; to bring about an amicable political solution to the protracted Naga Political Issue, for which almost all the Nagas have been desperately yearning with the hope that, it would mitigate our burdens.

Notwithstanding that the ACAUT, as proclaimed, is a civil movement against corruption and unabated taxation, now ACAUT questioning the legitimacy of the mandates of this organization which in the eye of the world and GoI, is the one representing the Nagas sounds like a gross utterance. It has made ACAUT appear like a full fledged political opponent like one of those rival faction, in the eyes of the critical observers of Naga political journey.

I, for one, as a keen and passionate observer as well as a Naga, could not refrain myself from sharing my concerns over this issue. I therefore, shall get down to brass tacks of it just as what I perceived without sugar-coating nor exaggeration.

Let us examine and weight the eminent crusades of “One Govt. One Tax”

by ACAUT with an open and conscious mind, dear Nagas of today’s developed age. Although the Slogan is striking and irresistible of gaining influence and support of the general public against the rampant taxation by multiple NPGs, the modus operandi of the campaigners is off-centre and extremely flawed.

“One Govt. One Tax” is indeed a tiptop manifesto of all the concerned Naga citizens. However, in the context of vexed Naga Political Movement, the slogan “OGOT” is an uncooked mechanism or instrument with which we are trying to unify our NPG factions, on the condition of not paying taxes. It’s like, we are dictating a divorced couple for a forced re-union. Here, we are trying to make our NPG factions Ignite rather than Unite by strangulating their throats that, they must unite or else die out. Since unifying of the conflicting parties has to come through a well orchestrated road-map, for peace and unity through some means of: ethical, diplomatic, rational and non-violent approach.

Moral pressure and smooth-talking to bridge the gap, and removing the isolation between the conflicting or excommunicated groups is imperative to arrive at any sort of peace treaty or concord. It involves a painstaking brain-work:- deliberate, purposeful and disciplined approach, without which, “OGOT” has the potential to jeopardize our National Cause and not just a certain NPG faction as may have targeted.

The diplomacy of ACAUT or any other agent in this regard is thus charged with a double task: studying and comprehending the nature of the relations between various NPG factions and civil societies and communicating with all, concerning the parties’ interests and aspirations is indispensable. Due to claims made by all factions to be representing the people, and it is an undeniable fact that they got the mandates of their respective supporters.

The question here is, whether or not the interests and aspirations of all the stakeholders are correlative, corresponding to the conventionally declared Naga National Movement. If yes, then the ACAUT’s job is to be the bearer of the views of all the parties involved and tries to bring a diplomatic consensus to get everyone on-board

the movement with the coalition at the Front Line to keep the impetus going and to bring about a solution that we all thinks we Nagas truly deserved.

Is calling the Front-liner back, demanding them to leave the headway they already made just to form ‘One Govt. For One tax’ was what ACAUT was up-to, just because those parties behind the battlefield are not willing to go forward? Then it is a suicidal and crooked move. And the problem here can be termed as a matter of conflict, over domination of power and of regions, for taxation or vying to replace the plate which would end up fetching nothing, but full of dirt.

In this case, the crux of Naga Political Movement is placed under the questions.

And the “OGOT” drive is just to make the Issue murky from outside worlds’ view, not to forget our foe’s haughty supremacy over our discord. Be advised that, ethically it would create ambiguous situations where-in, we would get nothing but lost everything.

In a fundamental sense, the people who are voluntarily out for people’s rescue cannot effectively perform the task of a saviour without acting with a least modicum of professional ethics. Ironically, it is observed that even an immoral NPG faction as labelled, is badly served by an acclaimed moral agent. Herein lies the ethical dilemma, which often faces the concern agent .

Has ACAUT initiated or facilitated our NPG factions with any of the basic fundamental decorum of conflict resolution in the first place, when they imposed “OGOT” besides intimidation, provocation, confrontation, lodging FIR or even serving the ultimatum against our negotiating group?

Have they ever tried to talk and listen to what NPG factions had to say on a round table talk with a brotherly gesture?

If the answer is no, please don’t let ACAUT tell you that they were really for OGOT and not against our Political Cause, but against all or a certain NPG faction.

Since it is a matter of our Priceless Political Cause, for which we have bled and paid enough and still paying for, no matter what. We as Naga citizens cannot afford to have our hard earned National Cause to be jeopardized or annihilated with the conspiracy of any agent, and in exchange

of “One Govt. One tax” without an honest and genuine approach.

Do enlighten them of the need to work like the way the Forum for Naga Reconciliation (FNR), led by Dr. Rev. Wati Aier, who in his capacity and wisdom had showcased phenomenal achievement in bringing our NPG (s) leaders on a table of brotherhood for understanding, resulting in evading of factional killings and subsequent signing of various agreements including the Naga Concordant on August 24 and 25, 2011 to form One Naga National Government.

Although it has not been materialized for whatsoever the reason it may be, it was unanimously welcomed and acclaimed by all the section of people and that very accomplishment was a milestone in the history of Naga political movement.

ACAUT as professed, that they are only against corruption and unabated taxation, should drop the Motto “One Government One tax” and come out cleaned and straight with their real facade and focus on their core objectives rather than getting themselves into political wrestling like those rival factions. Apply or lay the same yard stick to all, give strident and thunderous directive against any kind of corruption and unauthorized taxation whosoever may it be without any bias or prejudice so that people would not get confused and support ACAUT unhesitatingly.

Equipped with “One Govt. One Tax” which was one of the primary objective of the FNR’s exemplary work that actually symbolize, “A Journey of Common Hope” but going offensive against our NPGs to the extend advocating unpleasant outcome looks bizarre and offbeat the slogan.

If ACAUT still believes that our NPG factions would come together on the condition of just not paying taxes and think that our National cause would not be put to jeopardy, it would be a very big blunder on their part and it would not go down well in the discourse of Naga political movement.

Be mindful, that, the political milestone of our movement, earned with sweat, tears, blood and thousands lives would be stunted and distorted in pursuits of superiority unless the strive for superiority is over our difficulties rather than over others. And our movement may end up a self-defeated tendency.

V Luikham, New Delhi

following was at par with the ISL. A Dempo-Salgaocar match would have a minimum crowd of 15,000 people, while it now only gets about 2,000.

AIFF must think about this. They must join hands with these clubs and form a league that can last. You have to work with the clubs, because if your stakeholders leave your side tomorrow, what are you going to do?"

"I am extremely sad today because I have been Salgaocar's loyal soldier from day one. In our era, we had a very successful run between 1993 and 1998, but for me the high was back-to-back Federation Cup victories, especially beating East Bengal in the final at Salt Lake Stadium in front of 1,31,000 people. That was the best time of my life."

A letter to President of NNC, Adinuo Phizo

A wonderful opportunity for the Naga Political Final Settlement has arrived at hand during your leadership time and for which submission of this appeal letter

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ear Madam, First of all I would like to congratulate you and thank you for giving me this opportunity and allowing me to meet you today for sharing of our heavy responsibility. That by the grace of the Almighty God the door of the Naga Political final settlement is opened to us and for which I thankful the Prime Minister of India Narendra Modiji that there shall be no more war between the GOI and the Nagas and signed a Peace Accord on 3rd August 2015 between the two Nations by the GOI and the Nagas led by NSCN (IM) and now the process of amicable and honourable settlement is on the way which will be involved with all section of the Nagas that the over ground and underground Nagas to settle the issue as one and for all.

That Madam, you are well aware that the Nagas have greatly changed their living standard during the last about 50-60 years due to Naga Political issue based on 1951 Naga Plebiscite conducted under the leadership of your father A.Z Phizo, the President of NNC who already gave his life for the Nagas during the 1990 and the Nagas buried him at Kohima and written his name as the Father of Naga Nation on his memorial stone at New Secretary area, Nagaland.

That to speak the truth, that due to non settlement of Naga political issue the Naga National Political Group (NNPG) has divided into many factions, but all of them are from the offshoots of the NNC only. And as such, no faction or group have right to claim that he/she is the right group for the Nagas and the other factions or group are wrong party. All of them must come together into one conclusion point while the final settlement is to take place. And now this is the right time for the whole Nagas to achieve the Naga common goal as endorsed by the Nagas.

That Madam, by the Grace of Almighty God, the time of the Naga Political final settlement has come to us during your leadership and your life time we are to achieved the final goal' of the NNC which field is already ripe.

Come forward and settle the issue with the other NNPG and fulfil the dream of your father. During the life time of your father A.Z Phizo the father of Naga Nation, he said that though you have demanded Rupee one you may be sold out it at 75 paisa if the same amount is reasonable for the Nagas.

I on my behalf and on behalf of the whole Naga village Chief (GB) would like to appeal you and your Government to fulfil the dream of your father for the Nagas during your President-ship as desired by the Nagas and your authority of presidency ship should not be handed over to any new leader while the opportunity is at in your hand.

Come forward and settle the Naga political final goal with the other leaders of the NNPG. Do not missed this opportunity which is at your hand for disposal of the Naga issue.

T. L. Angami, Founder President & Senior Advisor Nagaland Village Chief (GB) Federation

Sexual Violence and Social Stigma- The case of Unwed Mothers in Nagaland

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his article intends to explore the phenomena of unwed mothers in relation to sexual violence within the state. It begins by giving an outline of the issue and proceeds to analyse and comprehend the existence of this reality which has been attempted through the summarised narratives shared by the participants of the study. In conclusion, the article seeks to put forth few concerns and a breakdown of the ‘safety’ of Naga women.

Introduction An unwed mother is someone who ‘becomes’ or chooses to be a mother outside the institution of marriage. The term in itself is complex and bears different rationale, but a common understanding of an unwed mother is created with labels such as a ‘bad’ woman, promiscuous, ‘immoral’ etc. In most cases, judgements are made through a lens of morality combined with anxiousness over the non representation of a ‘traditional’ family pattern.

Pregnancy before marriage is considered non normative and challenging because there is a general association of it with the morality and sanctity of a girl. With such an attachment, it further adds to the existing social stigma of an unwed mother.

A comprehensive data on a national scale is unavailable, however, according to the Family Planning Association of India in the year 2004, an estimated eight million induced abortions are performed in India, and sketchy evidence suggests that a fairly large proportion of them are performed for adolescent mothers and unmarried teenage girls.

As per an article published in The Hindu ( 22nd June, 2013), a survey conducted by the Kerala’s Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes Department found that there were 563 unwed Dalit mothers in the state.

The Kerala Women’s Commission (KWC) puts the actual number at more than 2,000

and an investigation led by the Deputy Police Inspector-General S Sreejith found that there were more than 1,000 unwed mothers in the tribal areas. According to the KWC, most of the unwed mothers were between the age of 14 to 20 years and some of them ended up in the prostitution business to feed themselves and their children.

The data for unwed mothers in Nagaland is unavailable and arriving at a correct estimate is problematic given the tabooed nature of the issue and also because such incidences are not disclosed, often fearing social embarrassment or being cut off from the community they come from. This in turn further sidelines and makes the issue invisible.

Pregnancy before marriage may occur due to different kinds of reasons such as rape, incest, date rape, naivety, lack of knowledge for safe sex etc. Teenage premarital pregnancy creates a number of problems such as interrupted education if the mother is still a school going student, health and economic vulnerability, exposure to domestic violence since it is also linked to welfare dependency, unemployment etc. Not forgetting the stigma that is attached to it. Premarital pregnancy is understood to have become quite common in Nagaland and an assumption of promiscuity or ‘someone with no morals’ has become the universal tag when a girl gets pregnant before marriage, completely ignoring the various factors that are involved.

This article is a section derived from my study as part of my Masters Thesis between the years 2012-2014. My study started off with the intention to understand the issues and experiences of unwed mothers in Nagaland. However, some of the narratives shared by the participants brought out disturbing experiences of sexual violence and also gave an insight into the social stigma attached to an unwed mother. It has also brought about various issues such as absence of support sys-

tem, need for sex education etc. However, the article will focus along the lines of sexual violence and its relation to unwed mothers. The names used are pseudonym to maintain the confidentiality of the participants.

Unwed mothers of Nagaland A paradox in the Naga society is that on the one hand it cherishes and values children but on the other hand, it ostracises an unwed mother as well as her ‘illegitimate’ child. The existence of sexual violence is often looked at as ‘normative’ and the stigma attached to issues surrounding sexual violence is severe. In most cases, victim blaming becomes the response, making it even more difficult for the victims to come forward and address their problems and seek justice. Victims of sexual violence remain silent for fear of being stigmatised, for being blamed etc. And within this malicious web, an unwed mother becomes an easy target as she is now a walking evidence of something that is considered ‘sinful’, and ‘illegitimate’.

An independent research conducted by Mother’s Hope, Dimapur in 2001, in six nursing revealed that about 556 women underwent abortion within a month and 70% were those by young unwed mother. During an interview with the Founder - Director of the shelter home, it was communicated that the girls coming to the shelter home are from diverse socio- economic background and that most of them become pregnant through rape by strangers and date rape.

Understanding the Phenomena There is no doubt that the Naga society has had a history of sexual violence on women, having undergone conflict and suffered militarised environments. The perpetuators of sexual violence during times of insurgency were never convicted or tried for their crimes rather; they still remain immune through acts

such as the Armed Forces Special Powers Act. This matter in totality is immense and not within the purview of this article. However, what needs to be understood is the reality that the perpetrators of sexual violence can be someone from within as well- someone from ‘Home’.

Sexual violence does not only occur in a single vacuum, there are many facets to it.

It happens at home, at work, on the streets, public spaces and in a covert manner. The narratives shared by the unwed mothers bring out the harsh reality of sexual violence that women face and in addition, are further expected to remain silent or blamed for. Their experiences bring out the various fragments of sexual violence in a society that is strongly driven by victim blaming and moral ethos.

Upon documenting the experiences of the unwed mothers during the study, it was understood that most of them were survivors of rape. Pamela who became an unwed mother at 16 years shares her experience. She says, I did not know what was happening. He forced me into it and everything happened so fast.

Another participant Rose, says, He started touching me. I refused and resisted but he forced himself on me.

Rebecca, who is in her late 50s now, still remembers the incident that happened over 30 years ago as she narrates it to me, ‘I resisted and did not want to do it but he forced himself on me. It was rape!’

Stories of the social stigma faced, are within the framework of family and friends having shunned them, once the news of the pregnancy was known. Gossip and rumours are speckled with the blame on the victim.

One of the participants, Anna was even married off to a man whom she had never met in a desperate attempt by her family to hide her pregnancy after the biological father of the child refused to be held responsible.

Conclusion There seems to be a common assumption that sexual violence in the Naga society is negligible and is therefore often sidelined. The projection of Naga women as ‘free’ and ‘safe’ from any kind of violence against them seems to be the dominant understanding of many.

The case of unwed mothers is just one example of the many stories of violence- sexual, physical, psychological, emotional etc that occurs within the Naga society. There is a need for better understanding of issues that concerns the women of the state and an efficient manner of addressing them as well.

There have been no concrete efforts or studies carried out to understand the vulnerabilities and the conditions faced by unwed mothers. Interestingly, during the study, few of the instances that were shared were also due to naivety and lack of knowledge about safe sex.

Given that many also experience this at an age most vulnerable, there is a need to also have programmes in place to educate and promote awareness on this concern. It is important that we not only understand the issue in all its complexity but also build strong support systems and bridge the gaps. But sadly, victim blaming becomes the sole approach accompanied with stigmatisation, often leaving women afraid to come forward with their narratives.

We need to recognize this phenomenon as a reality instead of continuing with a ‘so what’ approach or by keeping it enclosed because of the ‘tabooed’ nature of the issue. The everyday challenges that unwed mothers experience need to be understood while also taking into consideration the various factors such as rape, naivety etc that are involved before coming to a conjecture and asserting that women are ‘safe’ in Nagaland and that sexual violence is nonexistent.

Supongbenla Longkumer MPhil-PhD, Tata Institute of Social Sciences, Mumbai

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Re-examining music education Morung express news

he Trinity Laban Summer Academy, a specialist course for music teachers is currently in progress in Kohima at Music Academy Kohima from June 20 to June 25. The six days intensive course is taught by Tim Palmer from Trinity Laban Conservative of Music and Dance, Faculty of Music, London.

The course which focuses on contemporary technique of teaching music provides specialist training and study of latest teaching practices. It is also a first of its kind in Nagaland. The Summer Course has been conducted earlier in Bangalore, Mumbai, Chennai and the latest in Nagaland. “It is part of the worldwide re-examination of what music education should be like,” states Palmer while talking about the contemporary theory

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Tim Palmer from Trinity Laban Conservative of Music and Dance, Faculty of Music, London with others at the Trinity Laban Summer Academy, a specialist course for music teachers which currently in progress in Kohima at Music Academy Kohima. (Morung Photo)

and techniques in music education. Palmer emphasizes on the need for music teachers to learn a lot about different genres of music, to break down barriers of different genres of music while teaching their students. Akhrou, who teaches Piano and choral

mentions that the training enables the trainees to develop innovative ideas to teach with clarity and interpret to students.

Most young people love being around music, asserts Palmer and the current way of teaching music may not be suitable for

youngsters. Palmer also stresses on the importance of celebrating musical culture. With the lack of access to additional and upgraded information, the training aims to enhance better skills in teaching music.

Kyhochano Ngully from the Music Academy, Kohi-

ma states that the course explores the intrinsic and extrinsic value to enrich the trainees where the trainees are not just taught theory but rhythm, expressing music in non-verbal ways, dance, games and self expression. The training will go a long way in developing the quality of teaching in Nagaland and the growth of the musical community.

Ameü Usou, renowned Naga musician also mentions that the course engages the teacher to reflect on music teaching to students, means and ways to help students and improve their lessons. It is important for teachers to come back with new ways to improve, says Usou.

Palmer holds a Senior Lectureship in Music Education at Trinity Laban where he leads teaching and research into the role of the musician in education settings, and into creative teaching in music in Higher Education.

Teaching contemporary techniques of teaching music, Palmer’s work cuts across traditional barriers of classroom teaching, instrumental/vocal teaching and workshop leading.

Besides being an animatuer and music education consultant, Palmer holds a performing career as an orchestral percussionist/timpanist and a guest principal of the BBCSO, RSNO and the London Sinfonietta.

The long anticipated Sema song of Oren Mozhui is now out in different websites. ‘Ilokue’ which means ‘Darling’ is a love song with Jazzy kind of music and through this song Oren Mozhui intent to bring a very good relationship between the Sema and the Kyong. The song is available in Indihut, tubidy and Reverbnation.

Cleric suspended after Selfies with Pakistan’s ‘Kim Kardashian’

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high-profile Pakistani cleric who posed for selfies with a controversial model famed for her suggestive photos has been suspended from a senior government committee, the country's religious affairs ministry said, rebuking him for his behaviour.

Mufti Abdul Qavi was removed Wednesday from the country's moon-sighting committee which decides when the ongoing holy month of Ramzan begins and ends, according to a notification issued by the ministry and seen by Agence France-Presse.

The suspension comes

after he was widely ridiculed when social media starlet Qandeel Baloch -- a deeply polarising figure in the conservative Muslim country -- uploaded the pictures earlier this week along with a video of herself with the preacher, wearing his hat.

Baloch later called Qavi "a blot on the name of Islam" and accused him of inappropriate behaviour.

Qavi was also suspended as a member of the Pakistan Tehreek Insaaf opposition party, led by cricketer-turned-politician Imran Khan, a former socialite who became more religious after his retire-

ment as a sportsman.

"Mufti Qavi's fate will be decided after the opinion of the (National religious scholars) Council regarding his selfies and behaviour," a spokesman for the ministry told Pakistan's Dawn newspaper Wednesday.

Social media users expressed their amusement over the affair. "Qandeel Baloch for President," said Urooj Zia on Facebook.

In the video which was uploaded on Baloch's Facebook account, Qavi is seen saying he will guide the starlet on religious matters and she had agreed to become his student.

He has also said the

meeting took place at her request and told AFP Thursday that she had apologised for the inconvenience caused by the episode.

But Baloch said the cleric had sought her number after the two had appeared on a TV panel together and that he had behaved inappropriately toward her.

"I thought I would expose him as he is in reality," she told AFP, adding: "He is a different person alone and different when he has his followers around him.

"He is a blot on the name of Islam. Who is he to claim to be a guardian of Islam?"

Though she is reviled by many and frequently subject to misogynist abuse online, Baloch has also won praise by some of the country's youth for her forthright attitude.

On Valentine's Day, she donned a plunging scarlet dress and posted a video message defying the country's president, who had issued a stern warning against the "Western" holiday. The post garnered more than 70,000 'likes'.

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egendary British rock band Led Zeppelin did not plagiarise the opening chords of their famous song "Stairway to heaven" from the US band

Spirit, a Los Angeles jury has found.

It said the riff that Led Zeppelin was accused of taking from Spirit's 1967 song "Taurus" "was not intrinsically similar" to Stairway's

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Led Zeppelin cleared of plagiarism charges opening, the BBC reported.

But it said that Led Zeppelin singer Robert Plant had access to "Taurus".

"Stairway to heaven" was released in 1971.

The case was brought on behalf of Spirit's late guitarist Randy Wolfe.

During the trial, defence lawyers argued that the chord progression in question was very common and had been in use for over 300 years.

The prosecution had argued Led Zeppelin became familiar with Spirit's song after the two bands played on the same bill in Plant's hometown at a club in the English

Seen in this picture are the organisers and artists who were involved in the World Music Day event which was held in Dimapur on June 21. The Sound Garden in Association with Rockstar EI Pvt. Ltd has been celebrating the World Music Day for the past four consecutive years. This year, on June 21, stunning performances were delivered by musicians Moanunsang, Incipit, Renbeni Odyuo, Colored Keys, Paper Sky, James Basnet, Akumika, Ronnie, Thunglamo, Jonathan Yhome, Gearman Dudes. The World Music Day in Supermarket has always been a crowd funded project where musicians, various businesses in the music industry and music lovers contribute to promote and celebrate music.

city of Birmingham in 1970.

Spirit's bassist Mark Andes testified last week that he met Plant at the show and played snooker with him afterward. Plant insisted he had no memory of that night, saying that in all the "hubbub and chaos" it would be hard to remember a one-off meeting 40 years ago.

Plant partially attributed his lack of memory to a bad car crash on his way home from the club. Both he and his wife suffered head injuries in the accident, he told the court, after the windshield of his Jaguar was left "buried" in his face.

Nominee & Award winner in the International Music and Entertainment Association, James Basnet & Band after their performance and interaction with the students of Jubilee Memorial College, Mokokchung on June 24. James Basnet is a contemporary Christian music artist and is the only Indian Christian artist to be nominated in the prestigious IMEA Awards. (Morung Photo)

Fans slam Ben Affleck for abuse-laden rant

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ctor Ben Affleck has been criticised by fans for a rant on American sports columnist Bill Simmons's HBO chat show. Some viewers said the 43-year-old appeared to be acting completely out of character.

The star launched into an expletive-ridden tirade where he used the F-word Source: IANS frequently. And while some fans liked his 'passionate' display, others found the bizarre speech more than they could handle, reports mirror.co.uk.

"I'm no stranger to blue language, but Ben Affleck is p**ty mouth even by my low standards," one viewer wrote on Twitter.

"Wow. Ben Affleck sure can say F***! .. also F***in," another said.

"What is happening to Ben Affleck right now? And why so much swearing?

Any Given Wednesday Is he getting paid by f-bombs?

One viewer simply wrote: "Take a nap, Ben Affleck."

The actor was the star guest on the debut show of "Any Given Wednesday with Bill Simmons", and was asked for his opinion on the 2015 NFL championship game tampering scandal, Deflategate.

Not holding back, he

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alman Khan might evade queries about tying the knot with rumoured girlfriend Iulia Vantour but the superstar says he is "dying" to get married.

The 50-year-old star says contrary to popular perception, he has always wanted to settle down but had to wait for "the other party" to agree.

The Dabangg star was on the singing reality show Sa Re Ga Ma Pa to promote his upcoming film Sultan when a contestant, Jugpreet Bajwa, asked for his advice to get a life partner.

"You have targeted the wrong person, Jugpreet. I have always been unlucky in this matter, but the public impression about me

in this regard is all wrong," Salman said, as per a statement issued by the TV show.

"I am actually dying to get married and had always been waiting for the other party to agree. Men have no say... It's the women who decide it all," the actor quipped.

Singer Mika Singh, who is a mentor on the show, said, "I am Salman Bhai's biggest fan and will follow his footsteps. Whenever Bhai will marry, I will also get married the same year."

Apart from Mika, the show features music director Pritam and composer duo Sajid-Wajid as mentors. The episode featuring Salman will air on June 26.

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launched into an impassioned rant where he called it a "ridiculous smear campaign" and defended Patriots quarterback Tom Brady.

"Deflategate is the ultimate bulls**t, f**king outrage of sports ever. It’s so

f**king stupid,” he began.

However, just minutes in, viewers took to Twitter to comment on the actor’s bizarre behaviour.

Some said the 43-yearold appeared to be acting like a "wierdo".

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JK Tyre Autocross Simmons taken first in NBA draft underway in Dmp

Participants compete at the ongoing Autocross in Dimapur on Friday. (Morung Photo)

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New York, JuNe 24 (AFP): Philadelphia selected Ben Simmons with the No. 1 overall pick in the 2016 NBA draft, making the Australian forward the first 76ers top pick since Allen Iverson 20 years ago.

"It feels amazing, honestly," Simmons said.

"I can't even -- my legs were shaking when I was on stage," he added.

"Anything you want to do, you can do. I've been wanting to do that since I was five, six, seven and I've finally accomplished that."

The 19-year-old playmaker from Melbourne is also the third Australianborn player taken first overall, joining Kyrie Irving (2011) and Andrew Bogut (2005). The Los Angeles Lakers chose small forward Brandon Ingram with the second overall pick and the Boston Celtics made forward Jaylen Brown the third pick at the Barclays Center arena.

Simmons averaged 19.2 points, 11.8 rebounds and 4.8 assists playing US college basketball last season at Louisiana State.

"I am happy the Sixers chose me. I have been working so hard to get to this point," he said.

"It honestly feels like all this pressure just has hopped off me. Now I can relax, but now I know where I'm going to be."

He has been on NBA

(LEFT) Brandon Ingram is interviewed after being drafted second overall by the Los Angeles Lakers in the first round of the 2016 NBA Draft. (RIGHT) Ben Simmons is interviewed after being drafted first overall by the Philadelphia 76ers in the first round of the 2016 NBA Draft, at the Barclays Center in New York, on June 23. (AFP Photos)

scouts' radars since moving to the United States in 2013 to attend Florida's Montverde Academy.

Simmons conducted his only workout for the 76ers on Tuesday. He has skill at passing and ball handling as well as the size and strength to succeed as a big man scoring and grabbing rebounds. He goes to a team that seems to be constantly rebuilding, compiling a dismal 47-199 win-loss record since 2013.

The 76ers are coached

by Brett Brown, an American who guided the Aussie Olympic squad to the 2012 London Olympic quarterfinals and took Australian league coach of the year honors in 1994 as he guided the North Melbourne

Giants to a title.

Simmons, who has the same agent as the new three-time NBA champion LeBron James of the Cleveland Cavaliers, has been working out in the Ohio city ahead of the draft.

He will turn 20 on July 20 shortly after he concludes his first pro games in the NBA Summer League.

The Los Angeles Lakers selected Duke University forward Ingram with the second pick. He averaged 17.3 points and 6.8 rebounds in his lone season with the Blue Devils.

It was the Lakers' first pick in the post-Kobe Bryant era. "You kind of feel pressure, but it's a good pressure, of course," Ingram said. "It gives you mo-

BCCI to host mini IPL overseas in Sept

Participants drive their cars at the Dimapur Autocross 2016 at Dimapur, Nagaland on Friday, June 24. Photos by Caisii Mao Morung Express News categories viz., below 1000cc, above Dimapur | June 24

The 2nd JK Tyre DMSC Autocross got underway on Friday at NER Agri Expo Site, Dimapur with 65 participating vehicles. Motorsports enthusiasts from Meghalaya, Arunachal Pradesh, Assam and Nagaland are competing in three

1000cc and SUV. The organizers, Dimapur Motor Sports Club, informed that the total cash prize for the Autocross is Rs 2 lakh. The Autocross was flagged off in the presence of Vice President, State BJP, Imsu Yaden who was the guest of honour. Finals of the Autocross will be held on Saturday.

DhArAmSALA, JuNe 24 (PTi): The BCCI is set to introduce a new Twenty20 event, to be branded as mini IPL, outside India in September.

“In the month of September, the BCCI is willing to host a mini IPL or IPL overseas with all the eight teams participating,” BCCI president Anurag Thakur said at the conclusion of the Board’s Working Committee meeting in Dharamsala.

“It will be a shorter format, not home and away matches but a lesser number of matches. In a twoweek window we should be able to complete it,” he said.

The BCCI move was on the cards with the scrapping of the Champions League T20 last year.

The details of the shortened version of IPL are yet to be chalked out and possible venues are US and UAE, which has already hosted part of the IPL in

2014. The full-fledged IPL lasts about for almost two months.

The ninth edition of the tournament was held in India from April 9 to May 29.

Minutes after Thakur’s statement, the BCCI issued a release stating that “BCCI will explore the option of hosting Mini IPL overseas in September”.

Going overseas is not new to IPL as the entire 2009 edition was held in South Africa due to the general election in India.

Anil Kumble’s appointment as the head coach of the Indian team was also approved at the meeting.

In another significant decision, the Committee approved that an Under-19 Cricketer can represent India only once in the Under 19 World Cup and any player entering the system at Under 19 stage can play only two seasons of Under 19 cricket.

Amongst other deci-

sions taken, the BCCI will now have a separate marketing budget for the promotion of the Test cricket.

The Working Committee also approved the Technical Committee’s recommendation to hold Ranji Trophy matches at neutral venues.

In another big change to domestic cricket, the Committee announced a new T20 league in place of Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy.

“First, all state teams will play an Inter zonal league in their respective zones. All five zones selecting a zonal side to play an Inter Zonal League will follow it,” the released added.

The release also stated that BCCI will start annual awards for state associations in categories like best website, best Facebook page, best Twitter handle, best Instagram, best media facility and best media operations.

tivation and the potential to be someone like Kobe Bryant and some of the greats in the league."

The Celtics had obtained the pick from Brooklyn in the 2013 Kevin Garnett-Paul Pierce trade.

Brown averaged 14.6 points and 5.4 rebounds in his only season with California.

With the fourth pick, the Suns selected Bosnian forward Dragan Bender, who averaged 14.4 points and 10.4 rebounds in 25 games for Israel's Maccabi Tel Aviv. Bender is the highest player ever picked from his homeland, overtaking Mario Hezonja, who was chosen fifth in 2015.

Minnesota had the fifth pick and used it on Providence guard Kris Dunn.

He was a two-time Big East player of the year and defensive player of the year.

A couple of big trades on Thursday involved NBA veterans. Forward Serge Ibaka and guard Victor Oladipo were the biggest names moved during the draft.

The Oklahoma City Thunder traded Ibaka to the Orlando Magic for Oladipo, forward Ersan Ilyasova and the rights to the No. 11 overall pick, forward Domantas Sabonis.

Marquese Chriss was the highest draft pick who found himself on the move Thursday. After being drafted by the Sacramento Kings with the No. 8 overall pick, he was dealt to the Phoenix Suns for the No. 13 pick and guard Bogdan Bogdanovic.

Premier League says Brexit will not harm its appeal

LoNDoN, JuNe 24 (reuTerS): Britain's decision to leave the European Union will not harm the prestige of the world's most popular domestic soccer competition, the Premier League said on Friday.

Last season 432 European players were registered to play in the 20-team Premier League -- with some of the continent's biggest names plying their trade with England's leading clubs. Although there will no immediate implications for EU-based players already in the Premier League, long-term it could potentially be harder for English clubs to sign new players. However, a spokesman said it was too early to make predictions over what effect Brexit will have.

"The Premier League is a hugely successful sporting competition that has strong domestic and global appeal," the spokesman said.

This will continue to be the case regardless of the referendum result, he added.

"Given the uncertain nature of what the political and regulatory landscape might be following the 'Leave' vote, there is little point second guessing the implications until there is greater clarity," the spokesman said.

"Clearly, we will continue to work with Government and other bodies whatever the outcome of any process."

Currently players from outside the EU have to meet certain requirements before being granted work permits such as having played 30 percent of their previous club's games in the two years prior to moving. A recent BBC study found that more than 100 Premier League players from countries in the EU would fail to meet the criteria applied to those from outside of Europe.

Kumble focused on making India better tourists Veteran Badminton Tourney underway

mumBAi, JuNe 24 (reuTerS): A force to be reckoned with at home, India's test side have struggled away from the subcontinent in recent years and new skipper Anil Kumble has put top priority on building a team that can travel with confidence.

Kumble, India's most successful bowler, was given a one-year term as head coach on Thursday with the country's cricket board (BCCI) putting their faith in the 45-year-old despite his lack of coaching experience.

The BCCI received 57 applica-

tions for the job, which were then made available to an advisory panel that included former captains Sachin Tendulkar and Sourav Ganguly and former batsman VVS Laxman -- all of whom have played with Kumble.

Kumble's coaching experience has been limited to being a mentor to the Mumbai and Bangalore teams in the Indian Premier League T20 tournament, and he said his first job interview was a "nerve-racking" experience.

"It was very different because this was the first (job) interview

that I was attending," Kumble said.

"My colleagues who I have played with throughout my career were on the other side of the table.

"It was very strange. It was quite nerve-racking."

While the Indian team under Virat Kohli won test series in Sri Lanka and beat South Africa 3-0 at home, their record outside the subcontinent in the longest format has been poor.

They have lost test series in South Africa, New Zealand, England and Australia on tours since late 2013, something Kumble

wants to rectify.

"The focus will be on our overseas record," Kumble told the board's website (www.bcci.tv).

"The mindset ... I believe we need to start looking to address that from home itself.

"So when we sit down we will look to make a plan and ensure that we train towards achieving those goals."

The Indian test team will have a camp in Bengaluru before heading to the Caribbean for a four-test series against West Indies, which will be Kumble's first assignment.

Peren gets Multi-Disciplinary Outdoor Sports Complex PereN, JuNe 24 (DiPr): Sports persons, coaches and administrators must run the extra miles to reach goals that will bring glory to our people and our state, stated Parliamentary Secretary Youth Resources & Sports, State Lotteries and Music Task Force Nagaland, Khriehu Liezietsu, calling upon the sports fraternity of Peren district to join hands and make more sacrifices for the people.

He was speaking at the inaugural of the Multi-Disciplinary Outdoor Sports Complex at New District Hq. Peren on June 24.

He said that the State Government will work hand in hand in this en-

Parliamentary Secretary Khriehu Liezietsu with others during the inauguration Multi-Disciplinary Outdoor Sports Complex at New District Hq. Peren held on June 24. (DIPR Photo)

deavour as the government has been giving importance to the development of youth activities. The Department of Youth Resources and Sports is committed to not only provide infrastructural facilities but

also working for improvement and care of sports persons by creating more platforms and avenues for sports persons to strive for their dreams. The Chief Guest also stated that under the able leadership of

Chief Minister T.R. Zeliang all efforts are being put in to provide key sports infrastructure such as Stadiums, Playgrounds and MultiPurpose Indoor Halls in various parts of the state.

Peren district has been

getting its due share of sports infrastructural development besides the MDOSC which was inaugurated today. A Multi-Purpose Indoor Hall at Jalukie will be inaugurated very soon while another important sports infrastructure and artificial grass football ground at Jalukie is on the verge of completion.

Earlier, Deputy Commissioner Peren, Zarenthung Ezung in his short speech lauded the efforts of the department for gifting the Multi-Disciplinary Outdoor Sports Complex for the people of the district. He assured his full cooperation to the department for more such projects, viz., District Sports Office, Staff Quarters etc.

kohimA, JuNe 24 (mexN): Under the theme ‘Inspire a New Generation’,the 3rd All Nagaland Veteran Badminton tournament is being held from June 24 to 25 at the Indoor Badminton Stadium, Officers Hill Colony, Kohima. The tournament was officially opened by Rovilatuo Mor, IAS, DC Kohima.

Arep Ao, Convenor, Organising Committee who delivered the welcome address mentioned that the tournament started in 2013 and has become an annual event in the last three years. “It enables players from across the districts to compete against their peers on an equal basis to determine the best players in their classification. This tournament promotes friendship and it is well known fact that indulging in Badminton gives multiple health benefits and promotes longevity.

In fact energetic veterans are role models to the younger generation,” said Ao. Stating the relevance and essence on the part of veteran sportspersons to inspire, activate, and encourage new generation, Chief Guest Rovilatuo Mor asserted that the dreams of the players can be accomplished through the support of the veteran players. “It’s only these proper guidance and inspiration from older play-

ers where the new generation can pick up momentum, build dreams and aspirations in the field of sports. And we are able to accomplish their dreams only through the support of veterans,” said Mor. With sports becoming one of the most lucrative professions in the global world, Mor also hoped that the tournament will play a great role in the development and progress of games and sports among the new generation in Nagaland.

The need to promote sports not just for leisure but also as a profession and entrance in the national and international arena was also highlighted.

Keep up with the determination and aspiration to be a star player in the future by putting all efforts, to achieve greatness and excellence, appealed Mor while encouraging the young players to give their best, exhibit excellence.

Mor further exhorted the veteran players to give encouragement and inspire the young players.

Prayers for the tournament was invoked by Pastor Shan Kikon, Faith Harvest Church. The tournament comprises of over 60 players within the age group of 35 years to 70 + years.

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