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If we lose love and self respect for each other, this is how we finally die — Maya Angelou Poland beat ‘My Country is changing – Switzerland on penalties Marching forward’ to reach quarters

Pope Francis says ‘never again’ to tragedies like Armenian genocide PAGE 09

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By Sandemo Ngullie

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naga women in peace making Neidonuo Angami & Khesheli Chishi join hands in sharing stories at The Morung Lecture

Morung Express News Dimapur | June 25

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Assault on BJP leader not by our cadres, says NSCN (IM) DIMAPUR, JUNE 25 (MExN): In connection to the assault on vice president of BJP (ST) Morcha, Johny G Rengma allegedly by NSCN (IM) cadres, who are under custody of Kohima police, Secretary to the Ministry of Kilo Affairs, NSCN (IM) on Saturday clarified that the two accused are just villagers and not its cadres as mentioned.

The NSCN (IM) said this was ascertained after investigation carried out

by CAO, Rengma Region and Commander of Tseminyu town command. In this relation, the NSCN (IM) condemned such acts of harassing innocent people, which was carried out by imposters and at the same time, through an order declared the “duo identified as Kunri Tep and Shayhenlo Magh as wanted.”

Eight CRPF men, two militants die in Kashmir highway ambush SRINAGAR, JUNE 25 (REUtERS): Militants killed eight police officials and injured 20 when they attacked a security convoy in Jammu & Kashmir on Saturday, a police spokesman said, in an attack claimed by the Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT).

Two men attacked a convoy of Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) on a highway near the Pampore town, 15 kilometres (9 miles) from the state capital Srinagar. The militants were killed by CRPF officials who were guarding the highway, police spokesman Bhavesh Kumar Choudhary said.

Dr. Abdullah Gaznavi, a spokesman for LeT, told Reuters by phone that the attack was carried out by members of the group’s suicide squad. Gaznavi claimed 13 CRPF police officials were killed in the fighting that lasted for an hour. Mehbooba Mufti, state chief minister, condemned Saturday’s attack. “The only purpose of such blood-spattered acts of violence is to add to the tragedies and miseries of the people,” she said in a statement.

Any peace process begins at home. Busting the myth that a ‘peace process’ is a one-time-act between armed actors (state and non state), veteran rights activists, Neidonuo Angami and Khesheli Chishi together clarified today that peace is a continuous process that begins from home winding its way into neighbourhoods and other larger communities.

Angami and Chishi were speaking at the 4th edition of The Morung Lectures at the Dimapur Ao Baptist Arogo’s Elim Hall on June 25, building on ‘Stories of Women in Peace.’ Many years ago, each of their journeys began as mothers, later recognising their role as peace makers.

From drug addition to armed feuds

Naga history has been dotted with narratives of men producing violence and women undoing them through nonviolent means.

Its colours have merely transformed today from the political to the legal.

The Naga Mothers’ Association (NMA) began in 1984, thus, as a response to the rise of drug addiction in Naga society. Neidonuo

Angami, a founding head of the NMA (she led the NMA in various capacities from 1984-2007), while speaking at The Morung Lecture today, charted their role as mothers in working with state institutions as well as civil bodies to control drug trafficking.

At the time, they neither knew the meaning of the term “peace makers” nor “de-addiction” but took up the journey anyway, slowly creating their own path towards peace. With the help of other organisations and individuals, the NMA conducted extensive research and set up a rehabilitation centre. Eventually finding the need to “nurture our human resources,” the mothers were faced with a new challenge: the production of “unidentified dead bodies” in the early 90s resulting from extensive factional feuds—how can dignity be restored?

At this stage, Angami shared, the NMA wrapped these unidentified bodies of young men in Naga shawls to give them a dignified end—the mothers did not know who they were, and neither factions nor families came forward to claim them. A day of mourning (August 5, 1994) was set aside for the unidentified dead. From this, emerged the NMA’s

Khesheli Chishi (L) speaks at the 4th Morung Lectures on Saturday as Neidonuo Angami (R) looks on—they shared the experiences of Naga women in peace building at various vulnerable points of Naga history. (Morung Photo)

nonviolent campaign on ‘Shed no more Blood’ that actively pursued unity and reconciliation among Naga political groups, with the aim to “bridge the gap” between them.

Bridging the gap, from India to Burma

This attempt led the Naga mothers to traverse the treacherous terrain between India and Burma, in other words the divided Naga territories, to bridge gaps.

Khesheli Chishi, whose work towards peace and reconciliation continues

with such bodies as the Indigenous Women’s Forum of North East India and the Forum for Naga Reconciliation, was also one of the leaders of the NMA from 1997-2010. After the signing of the ceasefire between the NSCN (IM) and the Government of India in 1997, the mothers decided to expand their work, but challenges like the Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act curtailed their free movement.

“Men folk were unable to take (peace) messages from one group to the oth-

er, so we stepped in to do the task,” said Chishi while sharing her experiences at The Morung Lecture today.

In 1999 after a consultative meeting called by the NSCN (IM), a 4-member NMA team trekked all the way to Burma from India to convey the message of peace and reconciliation to the NSCN (K) chairman, SS Khaplang.

She recounted the ordeals faced by the NMA members while undertaking the 3-day trek from Arunachal Pradesh to the NSCN (K) headquarters in

the deep jungles of Myanmar at a time of limited communication technology and rugged recording mechanisms.

She also disclosed the initial scepticism, followed by listening, shown

by Khaplang to the peace effort initiated by the Naga Mothers. In 2002, NMA members undertook a second trek to the NSCN (K) headquarters. “This time (second trek) the NSCN (K) chairman was happy and was anxiously waiting for us,” Chishi said.

Their efforts led to the NSCN (K) coming close to reconciliation with the other groups, creating the space for dialogue.

Chishi also expounded on the role of Naga women in bridging divides between neighbouring communities, with particular focus on neighbours in Mizoram, Manipur, Assam and Meghalaya to spread the message of peaceful coexistence.

Peace is a process

In the question hour and interactive session, participants at the Lecture, comprising mostly women, sought answers and advice on the role of women in peace building.

For many young women, this was the first time they had heard any of these

stories, or had any human interaction with the Naga Mothers’ Association. In a society run predominantly by men, women’s narratives, a large part of it affiliated to peace building efforts, almost never break the surface.

But this should not discourage women to actively partake in peace building.

“Peace making is a process and now there are many more political groups than before which means more efforts towards peace should be made than before,” noted Neidonuo Angami while responding to a young participant’s questions. “You are all part of the NMA,” she reminded the audience. “We have started the process and it must continue. First we must find our role as peace makers and then make them understand this role,” she reiterated.

Khesheli Chishi highlighted the role of women’s Hohos in their respective regions that became the shield for men in the most violent of times. “It is up to us,” she noted, if the peaceful space created as a result of these efforts continues to remain or turns violent once again. Building trust and a culture of sharing between the old and young, she reminded, is key to nurturing the space for peace.

More than 1.5 million sign UK petition for new EU referendum Oil Issue: Political leaders urge

LONDON, JUNE 25 (REUtERS): Just days after voting to leave the European Union, more than 1.5 million Britons and UK residents had signed a petition calling for a second vote, forcing lawmakers to at least consider a debate on the issue.

The petition on the British parliament website was posted before the June 23 referen-

dum, saying the government should hold another plebiscite on EU membership if the support for Leave or Remain in a referendum is less than 60 percent based on a turnout of under 75 percent of electors.

The result on Thursday saw 52 percent of voters back a British exit on a turnout of 72 percent of eligible voters.

Since then, the petition --

which only British citizens or UK residents have the right to sign -- was proving so popular that by 1417 GMT on Saturday, 1,580,220 people had signed it with the number rising quickly. It appeared to be rising at a rate of around 1,000 signatures a minute at one point.

Most of those who signed were based in areas where support for staying in the EU

was strongest such as London, the website indicated.

Parliament has to consider a debate on any petition which attracts more than 100,000 signatures. Prime Minister David Cameron, who said on Friday he would resign after leading the failed campaign to keep Britain in the EU, has previously said there would be no second referendum.

‘Using the law to ensure sexual reproductive health and rights’ Morung Express News Dimapur | June 25

Litigation can prove to be a powerful tool to ensure health rights, asserts the Human Rights Law Network (HRLN) Nagaland. With this objective in mind, the HRLN, supported by CAN Youth conducted a daylong consultative session in Dimapur on June 25 to formulate strategy and advance the rights of women and adolescents, in particular - reproductive and sexual health rights.

Held at the DBIDL, Don Bosco Higher Secondary School, HRLN member, Advocate ID Gil, in his introductory remarks and objective of the consultation maintained that building strong partnership between lawyers, activists, health workers, NGOs and government officials will go a long way in addressing the core issues surrounding Sexual Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR).

The consultation further sought to identify incidences of violation of sexual reproductive rights, discussing and understanding SRHR law(s) and the latest amendments; and working out action plan for legal intervention.

According to Gil, HRLN has scaled up its work on an array of issues across the country. Of the activities in Nagaland, it challenged and petitioned in Court the widespread failure to implement Public Health Standard. In 2015, it found that health establishments across the state lacked adequate medical personnel, including specialists, while Anganwadi centres were not providing the basic essential services to pregnant women.

Terming the Integrated Child Devel-

Right to Health as Fundamental Right : KH Sema

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etired Supreme Court judge, HK Sema, who was one of the speakers, asserted that Right to Health as Fundamental Right guaranteed by the Constitution cannot be ignored or denied. Stating that health is integral to life, he said harming or denying wellbeing to any person is by default a violation of human rights. A life free from duress, free of want and free of risk is what constitutes human rights, he added.

Terming medical negligence as a violation of the Right to Health, he said that any person or victim can seek constitutional remedy through the Court.

On that same principle, he added that corruption is also against human rights.

Stating that the “system in our state is going from bad to worse”, he said that the situation demands institutions like a human rights commission while adding Lokayukta has become absolute necessity.

Protecting the rights also demands that the people voice out and act against the wrongs “but how will it be opment Scheme as a failure in Nagaland, the Network also highlighted the failure in guaranteeing to beneficiaries the various health schemes such as the Janani Suraksha Yojana, Janani Shishu Suraksha Karyakram, Adolescent Reproductive and Sexual Health, National Maternity Benefits Scheme and the National Family Benefits Scheme.

Citing RTI replies, Gil stated that despite “underreporting” cases of prevent-

Retired Supreme Court judge, HK Sema speaking at the district level consultation on using law to ensure reproductive and sexual health and rights.

protected when the people cannot raise voice against the (corrupt) system prevalent?” he asked. able maternity and infant death were obvious. “This goes on to show that the negligence and apathy of the government towards reproductive health rights have severe and direct implications…” on lives.

While the court has directed the state government to respond to the petitions, “The cases are still ongoing,” Gil stated.

Various speakers, including legal professionals, activists and also government officials were part of the discussion.

Lotha Hoho to withdraw the PIL

• Says that, ‘Due consideration given to customary practices, rights of owner in P&NG 2012’ • Proclaims it challenges the constitutional authority of NLA under Article 371 (A) DIMAPUR, JUNE 25 (MExN): Political leaders from the Lotha community, who were legislators of the 11th Nagaland Legislative Assembly (NLA) 2008-13 tenure, on Saturday asserted that “due consideration have been given to customary practices and the rights of landowners” in the Nagaland Petroleum & Natural Gas (P&NG) Regulations 2012 & the Nagaland P&NG Rules 2012.

The politicos, namely incumbent Home Minister Y Patton, former Minister, Dr. Chumben Murry, former Deputy Speaker, Ralanthung Yanthan and former Parliamentary Secretary, Er. W. Kithan had reportedly initiated the revival for exploration and extraction of oil in Wokha district during 2008.

In a press release, the political leaders cited excerpts from P&NG rules and regulation to claim how diligently it explicated Article 371 (A) and sought all possible ways to “protect Naga Customary Law and the rights of the landowners and importantly an inclusive approach involving tribal hohos.”

Their response comes in the backdrop of Lotha Hoho filing a PIL in the court on the Nagaland P&NG, for which matter, the issue is sub judice and as clarification on some news items “invariably creating confusion in the minds of the public both within and outside the Lotha community.”

They cited a number of points and clauses in the P&NG 2012 rules and regulations, which it maintained, are enough indicators that “all due consideration have been given for the protection of Naga customary law; delegation of authority to tribal hohos and village councils and the rights and benefits of the landowners.”

It went on to state that the landowners stand to have multiple benefits viz. from the revenue share, the land access fee, employment and

from corporate social actions and also not forgetting by reversion of the land to the respective owners on completion of operations.

The political leaders also maintained that, “It is high time truth goes into our minds and understand without confusion that, notwithstanding anything laid in the Constitution of India, Article 371 (A), only seek to empower the Nagaland Legislative Assembly- to resolve on whether or not to accept any acts of parliament in respect of religious and social practices of Nagas; Naga customary law and procedure, administration of civil and criminal justice involving decisions according to Naga customary law, ownership and transfer of land and its resources.”

With regard to P&NG, it explained that Indian Petroleum Act 1934 and the Indian Petroleum Rules 1976 should not be applicable to the State of Nagaland if Nagaland State Assembly resolves not to, adding “Otherwise, our State will continue to be bound by the same Indian Act & Rules on P&NG.” It therefore asserted that framing of Nagaland P&NG Regulations and Rules 2012 was therefore in the right direction and constitutional.

In this connection, the political leaders has urged the Lotha Hoho to withdraw the PIL on P&NG while asserting that it is “tantamount to challenging the constitutional authority of Nagaland Legislative Assembly as provided under Article 371 (A) and also not to mislead people with wrong information.”

Meanwhile, reacting to the statement made by Lotha Hoho in their response to the appeal made by NGBF that, “six memorandums and appeals, including that of Lotha legislators was submitted to the government in 2008 and that response was being awaited,” the political leaders clarified that it had not submitted any memorandum as implied.

The press release also alleged that the present PIL is not a conscious decision of Lotha tribe but a “decision of a handful of people from the tribe.”

Importantly, it (the PIL) also does not have the will of the landowners of the district at stake.

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‘My Country is changing – Marching forward’ ‘Great leaders are Regional workshop cum launch of special outreach programme conducted great servants’

Vipulhou Lhoungu, Principal, Government Polytechnic, Kohima speaks at the 9th leadership workshop of the Angami Students’ Union in collaboration with Pathfinders was held on June 25 at ASU office. (Morung Photo) Morung Express News Kohima | June 25

The 9th leadership workshop of the Angami Students’ Union (ASU) in collaboration with Pathfinders was held on June 25 at ASU office with Vipulhou Lhoungu, Principal, Government Polytechnic, Kohima as the guest speaker.

The qualities of good leadership were discussed during the workshop.

Lhoungu began with pointing out the crisis in Naga society today with special reference to the Angamis.

The lack of good leadership and an indifferent and complacent youth are crisis destroying the Naga society. Lhoungu asserted how young people today are irresponsible with no intention of seeking jobs after earning degrees and

instead compels their parents to seek backdoor jobs. Youngsters today are spending extravagantly without earning anything, said Lhoungu.

Commitment and responsibility to one’s work was also discussed where Lhoungu stated that indicators of good service can be observed through punctuality, attendance, attitude towards one’s duties and the outcomes. These indicators, Lhoungu said, are often deficient in many government offices. The lack of commitment and effort to one’s work, the attitude of treating the service as a part time job are pertinent issues which needs to be tackled. Being committed to one’s job requires subtle indicators such as maintaining office timings, maintaining cleanliness,

lead examples through one’s action and attitude, highlighted Lhoungu.

Stressing on the qualities of good leadership, Lhoungu mentioned that the greatest leader must be the greatest servant. “To be a good leader, one must serve from the bottom.

Only the person who serves the best can be considered a great leader,” said Lhoungu while criticizing the current leadership trend in Nagaland where people claim position or leadership for money and in the process are destroying the society instead of building the society.

Being rooted in one’s belief, setting a vision, seeking wisdom are important qualities of real leadership. Lhoungu also asserted that good leadership requires acceptance of criticism and to rise above all criticisms, and to take disappointments and failures as challenges. Also encouraged that if a leader choose right above all else, and have courage, nothing can stop their goals and achievements despite criticisms. “Good leaders cannot be bribed. Good leader understand the emotions and intelligence of others.

Good leaders respecting and listen to others,” asserted Lhoungu further mentioning that today’s leaders lack these virtues.

Lastly focusing on the youth Lhoungu said, “Our youth are our wealth. The real wealth is a progressive, dedicated and developed youth.” Despite the deteriorating culture, Vipulhou asserts that there is hope in the young and the society must focus in nurturing them to be conscientious humans.

Kohima, June 25 (mexn): The Directorate of Field Publicity, Ministry of Information & Broadcasting (N&M Region) organized a one-day regional workshop cum launch of special outreach programme to highlight the two years achievement of the Government of India under the theme ‘My Country is changing – Marching forward’ at the conference hall of the Circuit House in Kohima on June 25.

Speaking at the programme as the chief guest, RM Patel, Director of Postal Services, Department of Post, Kohima said that the role of Service providing Department, such as DFP, Postal department and other similar department, are vital in ensuring the success of any government welfare schemes. Service providing departments act as a bridge between people and government schemes, he said.

Pointing out that the central government has launched various schemes to cater to different sections of society including women and farmers he exhorted DFP to create meaningful publicity so that the needy and the eligible beneficiaries are empowered.

In his speech, Dr. H.P. Singh, Principal Modern College, who was Guest of honour, underscored the

Resource person with the participants during the one-day regional workshop cum launch of special outreach programme held at the conference hall of the Circuit House in Kohima on June 25.

need to empower youth with skills in order to meet the challenges of growing unemployment and poverty. Maintaining that the majority of the India’s population constitute between the age brackets of 20 to 40 years, he said that the need of the hour is to trained youth in various fields through skill development programmes. The centre is acting towards the right direction by launching the skill India scheme, he added.

Addressing the gathering as the president of the function, Dominic Yazokie, Joint Director, DIPR, said that though information and publicity departments may not perform any tangible or physical development, their role is equally important

as it empowers the common people with information and knowledge.

He said that DFP and other similar media departments are agents of knowledge wherein their contribution is mental and intellectual.

In his keynote address, Dr. Engam Pame, IIS, Director DFP (Nagaland and Manipur) region, said that through valuable inputs from resource persons on various subjects and relevant themes, the workshop will effectively equip and educate field officers. He informed that DFP will be reaching out to the people living at the grass root and micro level by carrying out intensive awareness campaign on the two years achievement of the cen-

tral government in two states of Nagaland and Manipur region.

During the technical session, resource persons, Zubemo Lotha, Assistant Director, Employment, Skill Development & Entrepreneurship, Daniel Domeh, System Administrator Department of Postal Services, Bino, District welfare officer, department of social welfare presented an overview of their respective Departments and deliberated on the various central government schemes.

The resource persons also answered queries of the gathering.

This was stated in a press release issued by Programme section, Directorate of Field Publicity, Kohima.

Citizen and press meet on AMRUT at DMC Morung Express News Dimapur | June 25

A one-day programme of citizen and press meet was organized by Dimapur Municipal Council at its office premises on Saturday in commemoration of 1st Anniversary of Atal Mission for Rejuvenation and Urban Transformation (AMRUT).

Speaking at the programme, DMC Administrator, H. Atokhe Aye informed that Dimapur was selected among the 500 cities in the country under Amrut and highlighted on the major projects which were under process.

He informed that the first project was on providing wa-

ter supply to each and every household in Dimapur and for which the DMC has tied up with the PHED. The second project was on sewerage facilities and septage management. On this project too, the DMC has tied up with the PHED and progress was in full swing to set up human excreta treatment plant, he added.

Under Urban Transportation project, Atokhe said that spots for construction of two foot overbridge have been identified at Deluxe Point and Dhobinala near SBI. He informed that construction of footpath at a width of 6 feet in town area was also one of the projects

for which proposals have already been submitted.

Under Green Space and Parks project, Atokhe said that the DMC was mooting adopting the Children’s Park at PWD Colony and if necessary news locations would be identified for constructing children’s park. The central Amrut programme is for a period of five years from 2015-20.

Stating that Dimapur would also try to apply for Smart City Project, the DMC Administrator appealed for public support and cooperation. He reiterated his appeal to the public to inculcate civic sense and avoid dumping huge solid wastes into drains which contrib-

DMC Administrator, H. Atokhe Aye speaks at 1st Anniversary Programme of Amrut in Dimapur on Saturday. (Morung Photo)

ute to clogging drains.

During the programme, the DMC officials responded to queries from the citizens on Amrut programme.

The 1st anniversary programme of Amrut was attended by GBs, Colony Councils, DCCI, press fraternity and other citizens.

Jimomi Hoho gives away Fraternity Award to toppers ANDMSA reiterates charter of demand

Dimapur, June 25 (mexn): The Jimomi Hoho held a felicitation programme on June 25 to give away Fraternity Award for academic excellence in the recently declared results of NBSE & CBSE examinations.

L imeka Z himomi daughter of Toikhu Jimomi who scored top 3rd position in class twelve NBSE 2016 and Master Vito A. Zhimomison Avikhu Jimomi who achieved 100 percent in all the subjects in class ten CBSE 2016 were presented cash award along with citation certificates at the function held at Book Marc, near Super Market Dimapur.

Speaking on the occaWinner of Speech Competition (Left) is acknowledge by Hekani Jakhalu from YouthNet during the Annual Youth Conclave 2016 sion, former minister Iheorganize by Darogapathar Youth Organization at Delhi Public zhe Zhimomi exhorted the gathering and congratuSchool in Dimapur, Nagaland on June 25. (Morung Photo)

Office bearers of Jimomi Hoho and foment minister Ihezhe Zhimomi along with exam toppers at the felicitation programme held at Book Marc on June 25.

lated the two toppers for achieving excellence in their academic fields. He said success comes with hard work, determination and with blessing from almighty God. He was of the view that students should be ambitious in life and to

live on your on sweat which is the sweetest of all.

Ihezhe also urged the gathering to live a purposeful and meaningful life stating that let’s not be talkers but be doers. He gave away the awards to the meritorious students. Izheho

Zhimomi pronounced the prayer of blessings upon the students.

The function was chaired by T. Vikuto Zhimomi, president, Jimomi Hoho and Aheto Jimomi, treasurer, Jimomi Hoho proposed the vote of thanks.

Kohima, June 25 (mexn): The All Nagaland District Ministerial Service Association (ANDMSA) in its Federal Assembly held at Zonal Council Hall here today reiterated its charter of demand submitted earlier to the Committee/Government vide letter No. ANDMSA-GEN-COR/1/2015 Dated 3/08/2016 and 18/03/2016.

The demands are: Amalgamation of Directorate and District Ministerial Cadre into Common Ministerial Cadre as recruitment policy and criteria of both the cadre are same; Elevation of HA/Sr. HA to that

of District Superintendent Class-I and SDHA to that of Class-II; Creation of District Superintendent ClassI and Assistant District Superintendent Class-II in all the independent DDOs of districts and sub-divisions.

A press release from ANDMSA President, Shilumenba Alinger, Vice President Inato Sangtam, and General Secretary, T Limhachan Kithan has urged upon the Government to take up the case on priority and facilitate as demanded.

The meeting deliberated on the grievances of District Ministerial Services, the release said.

3rd RES art competition 2016 Church leaders participate at Global Proclamation Cong Dimapur, June 25 (mexn): Fifteen church leaders from Nagaland participated at the Global Proclamation Congress for Pastoral Trainers held at Impact Centre, Bangkok from June 15-22, 2016.

More than 3000 church leaders, especially pastoral trainers, from 120 countries participated at the conference which was held with

Winners of 3rd RES art competition 2016 along with organizer and judges. (Morung Photo) Our Correspondent Kohima | June 25

The Radiant Educational Society (RES), Kohima has successfully conducted 3rd RES Art Competition 2016 here today at SIRD Auditorium under the theme ‘Child Rights Begins in the womb.’ 47 students from 14 schools joined the competition.

Z. Nyusietho Nyuthe, joint secretary social welfare and society director State Child Protection Society Nagaland graced the inaugural function as the chief guest. He said that every child has the right to survival, right to development, right to protection and right to participation according to the United Nation Convention on the rights of the child. He also said that in Naga society, family is the best institution of the child and that every child has the right to protection.

Nyuthe also encouraged the participants to educate the society through their art and put their best effort in achieving their goals as children are the future of the generation.

He also appreciated the organizers for organizing such competition" that provided opportunities to children to express their creative skills and imitation to concrete reality.

RES Kohima chairman Menuokhrietuo Marcus said the objective of the competition was to promote youngsters with the role of art as one of the critical ingredient in the definition of children world and identity and to showcase their inborn talents.

He also said that the competition was to help the children develop in many life skills as art is important for children especially during their early stage of development.

State Child Protection Society

gress included Lausanne Movement; World Evangelical Alliance (WEA); Trainers of Pastors International Coalition (TOPIC); One Challenge (OC); Dallas Theological Seminary; Langham Partnership; CRU; Asia Access; World Reformed Fellowship; Leadership Resources; Biblical Education by Extension (BEE World);

Global Alliance for Church Multiplication (GACX); and International Council for Evangelical Theological Education (ICETE).

Rev. J. Thungjamo Lotha, Coordinator for GCPNNorth East India in a press release said that the Congress connected, united, strengthened, and enriched the participants, especially the pastoral trainers.

KVK Longleng distribute TSP inputs to beneficiaries

LongLeng, June 25 (mexn): KVK Longleng ICAR RC for NEH region organised input distribution for TSP 2015-2016 under home science and plant protection discipline on June 22 at KVK, Office. Dr. KL Meena Programme Coordinator, KVK Longleng distributed the different inputs to the beneficiaries.

For TSP on low cost mushroom, Subject Matter Winners of 3rd RES Art Competition Specialist, Plant Protection 1st –Ruopfüzhazo Dzüvichü E. Lireni Kikon identified Northfield School three villages’ viz., Oushok, Kangching and Hukphang 2nd –Nükmen villages comprising one Stella Hr. Sec. School SHG and two individual farmers. Low cost mush3rd –Lemhen Kezevilie Hangsing room production unit was Rüzhükhrie Govt. Hr. Sec. School constructed and input maNagaland co-sponsored this competition. Judges for the competition included Neivotuo Keyho, senior artist, directorate of art & culture, T. Yanger Ozukum, art expert, directorate of art & culture and Raitale Zeliang, programme manager, State Child Protection Society Nagaland.

The Ist, 2nd, 3rd and 4th place winners received Rs. 10,000, Rs. 7000, Rs. 5000 and Rs. 2000 respectively while the 5th, 6th , 7th, 8th, 9th and 10th positions pocketed Rs. 1000 each.

the theme ‘Accelerating Church Health Worldwide.’

It focused on the health of the pastors, churches and societies for the “pastoral health affects church health, and church health affects societal health.”

The Congress was convened by the Ramesh Richard Evangelism and Church Health (RREACH).

Collaborators of the Con-

Beneficiaries with officials and others during the input distribution for TSP 2015-2016 under home science and plant protection discipline on June 22 at KVK Office.

terials like Spawn, Polybag, Sprayer, Tekshi etc were distributed. Training cum demonstration was also conducted for the target beneficiary the same day.

For TSP on food processing on community ba-

sis, Programme Assistant (H/S) Thungchano S Ezung conducted hands of trainings on processing and value addition and input materials like OTG oven, Mixer/ Grinder for processing of Soymilk, Soya biscuit, cake

and hand juice extractor for processing of different fruit beverages were distributed to numbers of interested trainees comprising of SHG’s, individual practicing farmers covering 12 villages under Longleng district.

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Rains, landslides block lone Tripura highway AgArtAlA, June 25 (IAnS): Tripura's lone National Highway (NH-8) was blocked after rains and waterlogging, severely hitting the supply of essentials, foodgrain and transport fuel for the past one month.

Thousands of goodsladden trucks and fuel tankers have been stranded for many weeks in between Lowerpoah and Churaibari on the Assam-Tripura inter-state border.

The Tripura government, rulling and opposition political parties, MPs, trading bodies and NGOs have sent scores of letters, memoranda and e-mails to Union Ministers, concerned departments and the Assam government to restore the vital highway, but the situation have remained unchanged.

"When Tripura is crying for restoration of its only National Highway (NH-8) and taken all out efforts to convince both Central and Assam government about the dangerous position of the highway, both governments have remained in-

different," Tripura Transport Minister Manik Dey told reporters here on Saturday.

"All the MPs from Tripura met several times and written many letters to Union Road Transport and Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari requesting to renovate the lone National Highway on a war footing plan. We have taken up the matter with the Assam government. But the situation going bad to worse instead of improving," he added.

Tripura is fully dependent on the NH-8 for supply of essentials, foodgrain, fertilisers, petroleum products, construction materials and other commodities from different states of India besides ferrying passengers.

Following the shortages caused by the disruption of both rail and road traffic, prices of essential commodities has soared high in the state's markets.

An official of the food and civil supplies department said that almost all the 60 petrol pumps are ruing dry for the past one

Vehicles stranded on NH-44 following incessant rain at Churaibari in north Tripura on Friday. (PTI Photo)

week causing unprecedented problems to the people.

Tripura Governor Tathagata Roy after visiting the troubled areas, also wrote to the Union Road Transport and Highway Minister seeking his im-

mediate intervention.

Rulling Communist Party of India-Marxist's youth wing Democratic Youth Federation of India (DYFI) earlier this week sent several hundred emails to Union Road Transport and Highways Minis-

ter requesting to take steps to restore the NH-8.

"We did not get any reply yet to our hundreds of e-mails to the central minister. We are planning to organise bigger agitation on the issue," DYFI Tripura state secretary Amal

Bid for 12 small oilfields to roll Rs 4,000 crore in Assam

Chakraborty told reporters.

Bharatiya Janata Party's (BJP) Tripura state President Biplab Deb held a meeting with the Assam Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal and Assam's Public Works Department (Roads and Highways) Minister Parimal

ImPhAl, June 25 (nnn): The "All Political Party of Manipur" in a crucial meeting on Saturday decided to introduce a fresh bill in the next session of the state assembly to "protect and preserve the interest of all indigenous people" of the state after the Protection of Manipur Peoples Bill, 2015 (PMP, 2015) was withheld by the President of India.

The meeting was held in the Cabinet Hall of the CM’s Secretariat here chaired by Chief Minister Okram Ibobi Singh, with the issue on protection of people of Manipur being the agenda, according to a statement signed by Ibobi Singh, the chairman of the All Political Party meeting.

“As the PMP, 2015 was withheld by the President, it is felt that a new bill needs to be prepared to protect Activists of KMSS staging dharna to protest against Central governments alleged process to auction a dozen of Assam and preserve the indigoilfields. (PTI Photo) enous people of the state against handing over these promises made during the people, police resorted to current bid round aims to immediately,” it said. fields to private parties. recent Assam assembly caning the protestors and augment the domestic oil Police in fact resorted elections. arrested many of them. and gas production in the to caning to disperse about “The BJP had promMinister Pradhan said country,” Pradhan said.

400 protestors who had ised to protect the land India’s energy requirement Saturday’s event in GuI, Aboto A Chophy am raised slogans outside the and resources of the peo- was increasing at a very wahati saw the participahotel where petroleum ple of Assam during the rapid rate and the country tion of industry leaders applying for duplicate minister Pradhan was en- elections. But within just had recently emerged as several top companies incopies of HSLC Markgaged in an interactive ses- one month of it coming to the third largest consumer cluding GeoEnpro, Nippon sheet bearing Roll sion with the potential bid- power (in Assam) it has of oil in the world. “Around Power, Eagle Offshore, JuNo- 412273, HSSLC ders. The protestors raised put up 12 oilfields for sale 79 per cent of India’s de- bilant, HOEC, GEECL, JayMarksheet bearing a protest against Prime to private companies,” mand for oil and 42 per cent bee Energy, SKG Global, Roll No- 617251 and Minister Narendra Modi, Akhil Gogoi, president of of its demand for gas is met Cheval Developers, KEIHSSLC Registration Petroleum Minister Prad- KMSS alleged. While Go- by imports. Prime Minis- RSOS, PFH Capital AdviCard No. - 430164 as han and Assam’s newly goi’s supporters raised ter Modi has envisioned a sors, Nityam Resources, I have lost it. elected Chief Minister Sar- slogans accusing Modi, target of reducing import Siddharth Enterprises, bananda Sonowal for al- Sonowal and the BJP of dependency on oil and gas ONGC, OIL, BPCL, BPRL, legedly going back on their allegedly betraying the by 10 per cent by 2022. The NRL, AIDC, and ICC.

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BSF stops 250 Bangladesh nationals from entering Tripura Indo-Bangladesh border to be fenced by 2017

AgArtAlA, June 25 (IAnS): Around 250 Bangladeshi nationals, who tried to enter Tripura on Saturday returned back from the border, police said.

These Bangladeshi Hindu tribals were evicted from their habitation by the forest guards of that country.

"After a flag meeting between the officials of Border Security Force and Border Guards Bangladesh, the latter took these Bangladeshis back from the border to provide rehabilitation in their villages," Khowai district police chief Jayanta Chakraborty told IANS over phone.

The Khowai district administration provided these Bangladeshi nationals food and other essentials during the day.

"Around 250 people, including women and children, tried to enter western Tripura on Saturday morning but the BSF thwarted their attempt," Chakraborty said.

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AgArtAlA, June 25 (PtI): Work for erection of barbed wire fencing along the Indo-Bangla International Border (IB) would be completed by 2017, a top official said on Saturday.

“India has set a target of finishing the barbed wire fencing along the Indo-Bangla international border by 2017,” Susheel Kuman, Secretary Border Management under the Union Home Ministry said.

Kumar, who arrived here on a three-day tour yesterday, is now visiting the barbed wire construction works in different parts of Tripura border with Bangladesh.

He reviewed the progress of the guards had destroyed the homes of these people and evicted them from forest lands at Chunarughat in eastern Bangladesh late on Friday.

These people are Hindu tribals who took shelter along the Indian border," he added.

The police officials said that due to border fencing and alertness of the BSF troopers, the

fencing works in a meeting with officials of the state government, including the Chief Secretary Y P Singh, DGP, K Nagraj, District Magistrates and all the implementing agencies and BSF yesterday.

Kumar said this issue was discussed with all the bordering state governments including West Bengal, Assam and Meghalaya earlier.

“Wherever fencing is required, it would be constructed and where riverine stretches are present, no fencing would be constructed because it worked as natural barrier,” he said.

Kumar said local problems would be sorted out through dis-

Bangladeshis could not enter Tripura's Champahowar village under Khowai district, around 100 km west of Agartala.

BSF sources said they communicated the matter to Border Guards Bangladesh and a flag meeting between the senior officials of the two forces was held in the afternoon.

Meanwhile, Union Home Ministry's Border

cussions and where fencing is required on the zero point of the border would be taken up with the Bangladesh government and the matters would be sorted out through negotiation.”

India constructed border fencing 100 yards away from the international border leaving a large tract of agricultural and homestead land outside the fencing to adhere to Border Management agreement signed in 1975.

India has 4096 km border with Bangladesh and Tripura which is girded by the neighbouring countries in three sides, has 856 km long border.

Management Secretary Susheel Kumar, who arrived here on Friday on a three-day visit to Tripura, held a meeting with Tripura Chief Secretary Yashpal Singh, senior officials of the BSF, District Magistrates and Collectors of different bordering districts besides senior state government officials to review the various aspects of the India-

Bangladesh border.

Tripura shares a 856km border with Bangladesh. However, most parts of the frontier are mountainous and riverine.

Except 90 km, most parts of the Tripura frontier have been fenced to check trans-border movement of terrorists and prevent infiltration and cross-border crimes.

clock to restore rail service," Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR) Chief Administrative Officer Ajit Pandit told IANS over phone.

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

After removal of debris and repair of railway tracks, goods trains from Guwahati to Tripura, Mizoram, Manipur and southern Assam were operated in two-three days on an experimental basis though conditions were still not conducive for running regular trains on the route.

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

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

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Farmers baton-charged for protesting auction of oilfields guwAhAtI, June 25 (Ie): Twelve small oilfields lying idle for years would trigger off a rolling of about Rs 4000 crores in Assam’s economy apart from adding to the country’s oil output in the next few years once handed over to private bidders, Dharmendra Pradhan, Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Petroleum and Natural Gas, said in Guwahati on Saturday.

Pradhan, who was speaking at an interactive session with about 200 potential bidders for the 12 small oilfields of the state, also dismissed fears that handing over these oilfields to private parties would reduce job opportunities to the local youth.

The 12 Assam oilfields are among 67 such small oilfields across the country that have been put up for bidders under ‘Discovered Small Fields Bid Round – 2016’ by the government. These oilfields together are estimated to hold in-place oil and oil equivalent volumes of 86 million metric tons, he said.

“These 12 oilfields, which have a resource potential worth Rs 17,000 crore, would not only help roll about Rs 4,000 crore in Assam’s economy, but also create jobs and add to the state’s revenue from oil royalty,” Pradhan said amid protests by Krishak Mukti Sangram Samiti (KMSS)

Shuklabaidya and both of them have assured him of all steps to restore road traffic in the region at the earliest, disrupted due to damage to the NH-8.

Tripura is the worst affected as the 585-km NH-8 -- its only connection with the rest of India through Assam and Meghalaya -- was severely damaged in Lowerpoah (Karimganj district of Assam) and Churaibari (in northern Tripura) adjoining southern Assam.

About a 20-km stretch of the NH-8 has turned into a marshy field after the downpour, waterlogging and unfavourable soil condition.

The situation worseded, as the train services in between Tripura, Mizoram, Manipur and southern Assam and rest of India were cancelled for more more than 45 days due to the damage of railway tracks in mountainous Dima Hasao district (in Assam) due to rains and lanslides.

"We are trying to restore the rail line within a week.

Our workers and engineers are working round-the-

The statement said the main objective of the new bill should be acceptable by all sections of the society of the state.

After a detailed discussion, the meeting adopted three important resolutions. The first resolution is to entrust legal and Constitutional experts for drafting a new bill which will enable the state government to enact a new

legislation to protect and preserve the indigenous people of Manipur.

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The deputy Commissioner of wokha with bank managers and wokha district Entrepreneurs Association held a joint meeting on recovery of bank loans in the district at dC Chamber on June 24.

Anganwadi workers trained on scientific backyard poultry farming DiMapur, June 25 (Mexn): Four-day ‘trainer’s training on scientific backyard poultry farming for Anganwadi workers of Nagaland’ was organized from June 22 to 25 by ICAR Nagaland Centre and KVK Dimapur in collaboration with Department of Social Welfare, Nagaland at ICAR Nagaland Centre, Jharnapani.

A total of 30 Anganwadi workers from Kohima, Medziphema, Diphupar and Dimapur attended the training. Addressing the participants, the Joint Director of ICAR Nagaland Centre emphasized on entrepreneurship development in the field of poultry and piggery in Nagaland.

He further elaborated the various strategies to be

adapted for mitigating the climate change effects on livestock.

The chief guest of the function, Dr. Zubeni Tsanglao, IFS, Assistant Forest Conservator, officer incharge, Niuland range, Dimapur lauded the efforts of ICAR Nagaland Centre for transforming the lives of rural tribal folk of Nagaland. She asked the participants for further spread of the learned technology to the rural farmers. She emphasized on adoption of scientific technology developed by ICAR Nagaland Centre for enhancing meat production in the state to achieve self sufficiency.

The chief guest also handed over Vanaraja and Srinidhi day old chicks to the participants.

Britain has decided to leave the European Union. Here's what it means for India.

On June 24, 2016, Britain voted to leave the European Union, the first country in the history of the mega trade coalition to do so. As the 'brexit' camp rejoiced and the 'bremain' camp watched in horror, the world was sitting in front of its televisions, flicking news channels frantically or browsing online, to see Britains create history.

As the results rolled out, the global equity markets plunged.

At home, the benchmark 30-share Sensex plunged 1,000 points and closed the week over 600 points below the red line, and the Nifty closed 2.20% lower. The rupee depreciated as the dollar strengthened against the pound.

The pound fell to a 31-year low.

Here's a quick look at what Brexit may mean for India -- the good and the bad impact.

What Britain's decision spells for India and Indians

closing the day with 1 pound at 91.36 rupees. This means, less rupees can buy more pounds now.

In an earlier dna report, Travel Agents Association of India (TAAI), was quoted as saying, "The airline fares will be lower now. This may give a boost to the outbound travel from India to the UK." On the flip-side, as the pound loses value, Britains may rein in their travel plans until there is more clarity and stability in the sterling. Britain is also expected to promote its tourism sector.

Tourist visas may get cheaper and tour operators and hotels may announce attractive packages.

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programme and role of NABARD in creating infrastructure in the district.

L. John Guite, Joint Manager, BoB Mokokchung shared the importance of banking, savings, financial planning. He shared various financial services offered by the banks for the general public. He further highlighted PMJDY, PMSBY, PMJJBY and APY in details.

The programme, sponsored by NABARD, was chaired by Imchawati Kichu, Managing Director, Care and Support Society.

Indian companies Indian companies based in the UK are ready to reevaluate their businesses in the country as Britain voted to break away from the EU. This includes Tata Sons, Bharti Airtel, Motherson Sumi, Apollo Tyres,TechMahindra,pharmaceutical companies, and several others.

Tata Motors has given a statement saying that it will review the business of all its 19 firms that has presence in the UK. A statement from Tata Sons said that an access to markets and skilled workforce will be important considerations.

Tata Motors' Jaguar Land Rover in a separate statement said it was business as usual and they will manage the long-term impact and implications of the decision, insisting nothing will

structure and economic growth, a subject in which he is going to speak at a seminar here tomorrow, Jaitley spoke about his concerns over the global economic slowdown.

"In large populated economies like India job growth is extremely important," he said.

"How long will this (global slowdown) continue and how world will pull itself out of this situation and how does growth return to the world...I think it is inevitable irrespective of the theme of the conference this issue will dominate all economic discussions," he said.

Jaitley today also attended the Board of Governors meeting of the China-backed Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB).

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Mokokchung, June 25 (Mexn): A Financial Literacy Camp (FLC) under FIF managed by NABARD was organized by Care and Support Society, Mokokchung in collaboration with Bank of Baroda (BoB) at Sabangya Compound on June 24.

S. Amarjit Mangang, DDM, NABARD informed the villagers about the objectives and significance of financial inclusion. He highlighted the role played

by NABARD in financial inclusion programme. He further shared in detail the Farmers Club, SHG & JLG

Real Estate This is a good time for Indian investors and businessmen to buy property in the UK. UK, especially London has been one of the favourite destinations for Indians (and the Chinese) to buy property. With Brexit, property prices are set to fall along with with the advantage of a stronger rupee against the pound. "It is very likely that many more Indians will seek to invest there, JLL India's country head and chairman Anuj Puri said.

Trade The India-UK bilateral trade is worth over $14 billion. After Brexit, new trade policies from the UK and its negotiation for new trade relations with the EU will have an impact on the trade it does with India and the rest of the world. A slowdown in the British economy as a result of Brexit will also hit India-UK trade.

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decision to leave the EU. Uncertainty in the short- and medium- term is likely to persist as Britain works out how its Brexit decision will pan out.

Global equity markets are expected to remain volatile, the impact of which, will be seen in India.

Assocham has said that Brexit will result in strong ripples in the Indian markets, necessitating a contingency plan by the government and the Reserve Bank of India.

Cheaper to study in the UK Brexit may have made life easier for hundreds of students who are looking to go to the UK to study.

The pound is at 31-year low against the dollar and slumped 8% to the rupee which will help them save on school and tuition fees, living THE GOOD Travel to the UK to get cheaper expenses, and more. Overseas edOne thing that has Indians ucation consultants are expected THE BAD cheering in unison is the fact to cash in on the opportunity.

Markets that their travel plans to the UK Jobs Indian equity markets slumped just got cheaper. On the news of A zeebiz report said that In- 1000 points in a trading session, the final Brexit result, the British Pound slumped 8% to the Indian dian immigrants will be better wiping out over Rs 4 lakh crore of rupee in a single trading session, poised to get jobs in the UK. Citing investors' wealth in a day after UK's

BeiJing, June 25 (pTi): as the economy is picking Sky is the limit for invest- up, private sector will also ments in India and its eco- boost this," Jaitley said.

"Secondly we grew in nomic growth is sustainable because it has a lot of dis- the last two years despite tance to cover, Finance Min- the fact that we had less than ister Arun Jaitley said today. normal monsoon. Mon"It (growth) is sustain- soon plays very important able for the reason that In- role in India's economic dia has lot of distance in growth. This year hopefully terms of economic growth the monsoon seems to be all to cover," Jaitley, who is right," he said.

Jaitley stated that if the here on a five-day visit, told Chinese state-run CCTV in country has a good monsoon, that itself will help an interview.

In view of this a lot of po- boost rural economy, rutential exists for investments ral purchasing power and in infrastructure, urbanisa- would add to the economy.

"We grew by 7.6 per cent tion, housing, power, water last year. We will certainly and social sector, he said.

"For us today sky is the maintain that and with limit. That is the kind of good monsoon hopefully investments we require. improve upon that," Jaitley Therefore a lot of econom- asserted.

Participants of the training on silk weaving and natural silk ic activity has to go into it.

Last year, India surdyeing with trainers.

Currently public finances passed China which postDiMapur, June 25 keeping in mind that women are taking the lead in doing ed 6.9 per cent growth rate.

(Mexn): A month-long play an important role in seri- so. I am sure in due course On the global infratraining on silk weaving on culture – from cultivation of fly shuttle loom and natural silkworm food plant to reelsilk dyeing ended on June ing and weaving of silk. “The 18 in Dimapur. The training, objective of this training was organized by the Depart- to impart these vocational ment of Sericulture, was skills to women involved in CROSSWORD # 3635 held at the Common Facil- sericulture so as to enable them to be financially indeity Center, Kiyeto village.

Six participants from pendent through this enterthree SHGs took part in the prise,” the release added.

Extension Officer Melitraining that taught them silk weaving on the fly shut- no Neikha, Master weaver tle loom along with dyeing Junaki Girisa, and weavers of silk using natural prod- Shohita and Bohamti were ucts such as teak leaves, the resource persons. Exturmeric, betel nut, tea tension Officer Mayangleaves etc, according to a jala Walling was the trainpress release received here. ing observer during the one The training was held month training period.

mount Olive College, kohima held a special lecture on the theme ‘Opening up the Physical and Spiritual Universe of the Nagas’ on June 24 at the college premise with dr.

Easterine kire, renowned creative writer of Nagaland as the guest speaker. It was organized by the department of English in collaboration with the Literary Club.

a Care Ratings report, it said, Brexit can be a plus point for India as labour comes at a lower cost unlike that from the EU. Earlier, the report says, businesses in the UK preferred locals first and then Europeans as it was a part of the EU. However, now, Indian workers, along with other Commonwealth countries like Pakistan, Bangladesh, are in line to get preference as it costs less to employ them.

change overnight for it and the automotive industry.

"We remain absolutely committed to our customers in the EU. There will be a significant negotiating period and we look forward to understanding more about that as details emerge," JLR said.

Brexit will see Britain reevaluating and writing its own policies, which may have an impact on businesses as the way it does business may stand to change.

If the British economy stands to slowdown because of the 'vote out' it will hamper the earnings of all these companies.

Brexit hit the London Stock Exchange and along with it, many Indian companies, listed on the LSE, saw its value shrinking after the vote to leave the EU. The effect will continue until markets stabilise.

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Assam Rifles personnel debate on protection of Human Rights

inter-departmental meeting at Sanis HQ Head of offices asked to perform duties sincerely Wokha, June 25 (Dipr): The interdepartmental co-ordination meeting of all Head of Offices under Sanis, Sungro, Aitepyong and Lotsu Administrative headquarters under Sanis sub-division, Wokha was held on June 22 at Sanis SDO (C) office. The meeting, chaired by SDO (C) Sanis, Nchumbemo, started with an introductory speech by EAC Aitepyong, Er. Imliakum Sanglir.

The SDO(C) Sanis impressed upon all the head of offices of various departments to be present in station and perform their assigned duties sincerely for upliftment of the community. Lamenting that some

offices/ departments are found to be not functioning properly in the sub- division, he apprised the concerned officers in charge to address the problems and activate them in order to function efficiently.

Various problems and issues faced by the departments were also highlighted by officials who attended the meeting.

The meeting also resolved to organise mass social work with the participation of all departments and public to repair the roads under Sanis HQ on July 16. Another decision made was to have another interdepartmental meeting cum sports meet with the participation of all departments on November 5.

The meeting ended with vote of thanks proposed by EAC Lotsu, Wanmei C. Phom.

Col sanjay Mohla, deputy Commandant, aRTC&s with the champion team.

DiMapur, June 25 (Mexn): The annual Assam Rifles inter sector debate competition on Human Rights was organised at Assam Rifles Training Centre & School (ARTC&S), Dimapur on June 24 and 25. Thirteen teams of Assam Rifles Sectors and ARTC&S participated in the contest, which was attended by Col Sanjay Mohla, Deputy Commandant, ARTC&S as the chief guest.

The main aim of the debate held with the topic “Protection of Human Rights: Is it not the duty of the security forces?” was to sensitize the troops about Human Rights and importance of their strict observance while dealing with the public, accord-

ing to a press release from ARTC&S. A total of 52 speakers debated on the topic in Hindi and English. Rifleman RK Dubey of 22 Sector Assam Rifles and Rifleman Balwan Singh of Assam Rifles Training Centre & School were adjudged the best speakers in Hindi category for and against the topic respectively. Meanwhile, Rifleman H Tongsin Anal of Headquarters 6 Sector Assam Rifles and Hav/Clk Dhiraj Pandey of Headquarters 22 Sector Assam Rifles Sector were adjudged the best speakers in English for and against the topic respectively.

The team of Assam Rifles Training Centre & School was adjudged the best team and headquar-

ters 22 Sector team was declared the runners up.

The Assam Rifles team was also selected for the debate competition which will take part in the forthcoming “Central Police Organisation’s North East Zone Debate Competition-2016” scheduled to be held at ARTC&S, Dimapur on July 30, 2016.

Speaking at the programme, Col Sanjay Mohla highlighted the importance of adhering to the Human Right norms while dealing with the public and exhorted all ranks to strictly observe Human Rights and law of the land while combating terrorism. He also gave away prizes to the participants and presented trophies to the winner and runners up teams.

KCSU seminar on ‘life skills and enhancing opportunities’

kohiMa, June 25 (Mexn): The Kohima Chakhesang Students’ Union (KCSU) organized one day seminar under the theme, ‘Life skills and enhancing opportunities’ on June 25 at Mt. Sinai Higher Secondary School auditorium hall with Rozelle Mero, Managing Director, The People Channel and MK Mero, Commissioner and Secretary, Veterinary and Animal Husbandry as resource speakers.

Rozelle stressed on different kinds of skillslistening, speaking, an-

alytical, managerial, reading and financial.

She said that flexibility is the required skill for the younger generation.

“Opportunities come in the most unlikely place, so we should grab when it comes our ways,” she stated. She further urged the participants to get out of the spoon feeding habits and “stand on our own feet and feed ourselves.”

MK Mero pointed out that the education system in Nagaland is not a job oriented system except for few. “Therefore, we have to strive harder to

fit ourselves into the job market.” Further, asserting that Nagas are hungry for easy money, he reminded that “easy money goes easily.” He highlighted various schemes and projects available in various Government departments and stated that the public should approach the authorities of various departments and avail the same.

KCSU President, Hukhoto D Vadeo and General Secretary, Lucas Dukru in a press release informed that the seminar was moderated by Ngapunyi Krocha.

The Eastern Nagaland Peoples' Union Kohima (ENPUK) has strongly condemned the alleged rape of a minor girl in Mokokchung by one Alemchiba. In a press statement, ENPUK stated that “such uncivilized act have no place in society and should not be tolerated by any individual or group.” The union further demanded stringent and befitting punishment to be awarded to the accused and deliver justice to the victim and her family without delay. The statement was issued by ENPUK President, David Thingchem and Joint Secretary, Ellem Chang.

Rengma Hoho

The Rengma Hoho has condemned the assault on Johnny G Rengma, BJP national vice president (ST Morcha) by miscreants who identified themselves as Naga Political Group workers. A press release from Rengma Hoho president, Kenyuseng Tep asserted that the Rengma community will not tolerate such action of any individual or group to their leader or any of their citizens without reason. The Hoho further appealed to the authority concerned to investigate and bring out the reason as to why Johnny G Rengma became a victim in the hands of the national workers. “If no wrong is found against him, the culprit should be brought to the book and also any other individual involved should also be punished as per the law of the land with all fairness,” it added.

CondolenCe Messages IEF Chare unit:

The Chare unit of International Evangelistic Fellowship (IEF) has expressed deepest sorrow at the death of Rev. Lano Longchar. “In his death, we have lost a beautiful soul,” stated a condolence message issued by S. Tsali Sangtam, Chairman, IEF Chare unit. Describing the deceased as a man of God, the message said that and his legacy will live on in the hearts of the people of Chare area. The unit further conveyed heartfelt condolences to the bereaved family and prayed that the Lord gives them comfort and peace.

Rev. K Tsaikha Shohe:

Mourning the death of Rev. Lano Longchar, Rev. K Tsaikha Shohe from Thilixu village stated that the late revered, an outstanding figure since the last part of the 20th century in propagating Christ’s message, was the torch bearer of revival flame that swept across the State. “Through his ministry, thousands of lost souls were won having delivered from the bondage of sins across the globe,” stated Rev. K Tsaikha in a condolence message. He further recollected that Rev. Lano and he often called each other ‘ithiküzü-u’ which means dear brother in Sema language.

Wokha, June 25 (Mexn): The All Nagaland Aggrieved Hindi Teachers’ Association (ANAHTA), Wokha unit has appealed to the Department of School Education (DoSE) to release their salaries which have been pending since the beginning of 2016. In a press statement, ANAHTA Wokha unit President stated that due to the non-payment of the salaries, the teachers are facing lots of problems, even to maintain their family and children’s education. It was also mentioned that many teachers are posted in the remote areas of the State and need their salaries to be released on time. In this light, the aggrieved teachers have requested the Directorate of School Education to release the pending salaries upto June 2016 at the earliest. “If our grievances are not redressed, we shall be left with no option but to take our own course of action for which the department shall be held responsible,” the unit warned.

AR train NCC cadets Mokokchung, June 25 (Mexn): 44 Assam Rifles organised a weapon display cum demonstration on June 21 for 417 NCC cadets undergoing 10 days Annual Training Camp at DEF Colony in Mokokchung. Cadets from various schools of Mokokchung, Tuensang, Mon, Longleng and Zunheboto districts were given hands on experience on various weapons, according to a press release from Assam Rifles.

DiMapur, June 25 (Mexn): Dimapur District GB Association (DDGBA) inaugurated its new office on June 25. In the programme, the DDGBA thanked Kesonyu Yhome, Deputy Commissioner, Dimapur for allocating a room for the office in DC office building. The Association in a press release informed all that the office timing will be every Wednesday, first and third Saturdays every month. It was also informed that the Dimapur District GBs Association comprises of six units - Dimapur GBs Union (Sadar), Chumukedima GBs Union, Dhansaripar GBs union, Niuland GBs Union, Kuhuboto GBs Union, Medziphema GBs Union.

Wokha District Lotha Women Sports’ Association voluntarily undertook construction of the stairs leading to the daily market in Wokha Town on June 24 and 25.

VBS at Kohima Liangmai Baptist Church

kohiMa, June 25 (Dipr): The Sunday School Department of Kohima Liangmai Baptist Church is organizing a vacation bible school (VBS) for the community children in Kohima Town from June 24 to 26 at its church premises.

The programme began with words of encouragement from Pastor N. Silubo Zeliang, who encouraged the children to dedicate their lives for Jesus, obey their parents and teachers

while in classes so that they would learn and be blessed by the Lord. The pastor also gave a challenging message to the younger generation to make sacrifices for the welfare of the community as and when their service or help is required by the people. He further urged the children to form a habit of respecting the elderly people and to serve them.

The Sunday School Superintendent, Telaknaro Newmai expressed grati-

tude to the pastor and his team for their contribution towards the children ministry in order to mould the upcoming generation with a hope to see them as leaders of tomorrow. She also requested all the responsible parents to send their children to the Vacation Bible School.

Tingwangchun (M.Th.) and Paudunlung (M.Div.) will be the main speakers during the devotional services.

BTCSA holds 27th Freshers’ Day

Kohima Police seize alcohol kohiMa, June 25 (Mexn): Kohima Police personnel manning Peducha check gate during routine frisking and checking of vehicles seized alcohol on June 25 around 5:45 am. The 20 cases of MC rum were recovered from one Maruti 800 bearing registration number NL-07-9423. The driver of the vehicle identified as Arron Zhimo was taken into police custody for possession and transportation of the banned IMFL, informed a press release from SDPO/PRO (South), Kohima Police.

Meanwhile, a regular case vide Sechü (Zubza) P.S Case No. 0014/2016 U/S 44(a)(e) NLTP Act has been registered against the accused for further investigation.

Neighborhood Parliament at Shotomi Zunheboto, June 25 (Mexn): The Nehru Yuva Kendra (NYK), Zunheboto block organized Neighborhood Parliament at Shotomi Village on June 20 with Advocate Vikaho G Chishi as resource person. Vikaho informed that the youth parliament is a stage where youth from various social lives can come together to discuss and raise various social, political, and economic issues from block to national level. He called upon the youth to come together to bring change in the society through active participation in all round development. 80 youth attended the programme.

NSCA on threat to SC Jamir DiMapur, June 25 (Mexn): The Nagaland Senior Citizens’ Association (NSCA) has expressed shock at the threat issued to the Governor of Odisha, Dr. SC Jamir by the Naxalites/Maoist. The Association in a press release expressed that better sense will prevail and the threat against Jamir will be withdrawn. The release issued by President, Dr. SI Tushi Ao and General Secretary, S. Ghunakha Swu further stated that misunderstanding, if any, should be discussed and solved honorably in the interest of both the parties.

Baptist Theological College students’ association welcomed new students to the college on June 24.

pfütsero, June 25 (Mexn): The 27th Freshers’ Day of the Baptist Theological College Students’ Association (BTCSA) was held on June 24 at Seoul Shimin Kuhe on the theme “Unwavering Faith.”

Liba Hopeson, the former President of BTCSA, was the guest speaker.

He challenged the college community to have unwavering faith in God. He said that to have strong faith in God, one has to know God personally and

not just know about God. “So often, it is in times of trial, one’s faith is tested.

One only gets peace in life when s/he carries the cross as Christ is present in it,” he stated.

The guest speaker further affirmed that a Christian should not surrender to worldly forces nor be separated from it. “However, the beauty of Jesus has to be lived out to others through daily life and activities by living together with different people.”

The programme was chaired by Rheiweu Kreo and presidential address delivered by Muno Khiamniungan, BTCSA General Secretary and President respectively. Rev. Dr. Yiepetso Wezah, the Principal of the college prayed for the freshers.

An entertainment hour followed, where varied and unique talents of the students were showcased. Altogether 60 freshers were welcomed to the college.

aTMa Wokha organizes trainings

Wokha, June 25 (Mexn): ATMA Wokha organized mobilization and capacity building of farmer’s group-cum-linkages with financial institutions for micro-credit in association with Nagaland State Cooperative Bank (NSCB), Wokha on June 23 at Fishery Training Hall, Wokha.

Masheto, BM, NSCB, speaking on micro-credit linkages, said that NSCB is a rural bank for the rural people and urged the SHGs/ CIGs to go to the bank instead of money lenders as the latter’s interest rates are very high. He further said that having bank account is not only for safe keeping of money, but for earning interest and availing facili-

ANAHTA Wokha appeals for release of pending salary

DDGBA inaugurates office

condemnation ENPUK

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ties from the bank through the account.

While applauding ATMA Wokha for organizing such meet of bankers and farmers in the district, he promised that a bigger financial literacy camp in collaboration with ATMA will be held in days to come.

He also urged the farmers to open joint liability group and farmers club for availing micro credit loan.

In the technical session, Khopen, Accountant NSCB spoke on proper book account for better growth of a group and Mhonroni, ATM spoke on group-led-extension.

In the interaction session, farmer groups from Tseminyu block interacted

with farmers of Wokha and shared their group activities.

A press note said that highlight of the programme was given by Dr. Mhonchan, Project Director, ATMA and short speech was also delivered

by G. Kent, A.O Tseminyu.

Mhomo, Fishery Inspector chaired the programme, Sanchibeni welcomed the participants, while Loreni, ATM proposed vote of thanks.

In another programme, capacity building and appraisal for SHG/CIG, farm school was organised for Wokha, Chukitong and Wozhuro blocks on June 22 at Fishery Training Hall, Wokha. Dr. Mhonchan, PD, while highlighting about

the programme, said that it is time farmers/groups come out with their success stories. In the technical session, Dr. BL Mhalo, SMS spoke on income generating activities for SHG/CIG and Mhomo, Fishery Inspector spoke on management of groups and book keeping.

In the interaction session, SHGs/CIGs supported by ATMA were asked to give an appraisal reports.

It was highlighted that CIG on spices Tsungiki village was exporting their value added products even to Shillong. The programme was chaired by Nzanbeni Jami, ATM and vote of thanks was proposed by Loreni, ATM.

one day health camp was held at Marepkong Community Hall on June 24. The camp was organised by national Urban Health Mission to promote a healthy life among the community. altogether 91 patients availed the free medical check up and medicines. The camp was attended by dr. Kibangkumba, deputy CMo, Mokokchung, nUHM Consultant, doctors and nurses of nUHM and ward committee members.

Meetings & AppointMents Circle level pension adalat The circle level pension adalat for Department of Posts, North East Postal Circle will be held at the office of the Chief Postmaster General, NE Circle, Shillong on August 30 at 11:00 am. Therefore, the complainants have been requested to send their complaints/ grievances in plain paper to the Accounts Officer (Accounts), O/o the Chief Postmaster General, NE Circle, Shillong- 793001

by Speed Post to reach the office within August 8, 2016.

Seminar on mitigation of human-animal conflict An awareness seminar on mitigation of human-animal conflict will be held on June 28, 11:00 am at PCCF conference hall, Kohima. The seminar, organized by wildlife wing Nagaland, Department of Environment, Forest and Climate Change in collaboration with Fingerprint Nagaland & Castle Group, is being sponsored by Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change.

Minister for Environment, Forest & Climate Change, Dr. Neikiesalie (Nicky) Kire will launch the campaign.

Lokeswara Rao, (IFS), PCCF & HoFF will also speak on the occasion, while Satya Prakash Tripati, IFS, chief wildlife warden will deliver the keynote address.

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The Chalkboard

SunDAY 26•06•2016

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_____________________________ Because Children Matters

Find the hidden picture

   Connect the dots 

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Helicopter Facts for Kids Nearly three hundred young children are attending the annual Children Summer retreat at organized by the Christian Education Department, Kumlong Baptist Church Mokokchung from June 24 – 26. The resource persons are Lanu Atsongchanger (Clark theological college), Sashinungla (proprietor Blossoms Pre-school) and Toshimenla Walling. Kumlong Baptist Church is one of the biggest churches in Mokokchung town and every year the Christian Education Department holds different activities so as to make the young children to grow up as responsible Christian citizens in the society.

• Helicopters are agile aircraft capable of taking off and landing vertically, hovering and flying in different directions.

• The lift and thrust of helicopters are provided by spinning rotors, usually featuring two or more blades.

• Helicopters typically have one main rotor and one smaller rotor in the tail which counters the torque effect, stopping the helicopter from spinning in the opposite direction.

• Some helicopters have two horizontal rotors which spin in opposite directions, allowing the helicopter to lift heavier objects.

• Helicopters have advantages over fixed-wing aircraft that allow them to access hard to reach areas, particularly

useful in rescue situations.

• As well as search and rescue, helicopters are useful for tourism, medical transport, fighting fires, aerial photography, military activity and more.

• Helicopters have a number of limitations. They can be noisy, vibrate a lot and aren't as fast as fixed-wing aircraft.

• Vertical flight has existed in some form as far back as 400 BC when children in China played with flying toys made from bamboo which created lift when spun.

• Around 1480 Leonardo da Vinci designed a machine resembling a helicopter which can be described as an ‘aerial screw’.

• The first working helicopter is believed to have been the Focke-Wulf Fw 61, first

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flown in 1936.

• The fastest speed recorded by a helicopter is around 400 kph (248 mph).

• The longest distance traveled in a helicopter without landing is 3562 km (2213 miles).

• Helicopters can be used to fight fires by carrying tanks or helibuckets filled with water.

• Hovering can be the most difficult skill when flying a helicopter. Constant control is required to offset gusty air created by the helicopter.

• Small quadcopters are popular among researchers, the military and amateur enthusiasts due to their ease of control and affordable construction.

• Helicopters are sometimes called choppers.

The True Friends

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nce, two Friends lived in a city. They loved each other and shared their joys and sorrows. Their friendship was praised by everyone who knew them, “Look at them! What faithful friends!”

One night, one of the Friends was fast asleep in his house. Suddenly, he heard a knock on his door. He woke up with a start and looked outside his window. He saw his Friend banging on the outside door.

The first Friend ran down to the door and opened it.

“What’s wrong? Why are you here so late at night?” he asked.

“I needed to see you, urgently,” the second Friend said.

The first Friend asked, “Has someone been troubling you? Tell me his name and I will kill him with my sword.”

His Friend replied, “No, no one has troubled me.” “Then, do you need money? I have silver and gold. How much do you need?”

The second Friend said, “No, my dear. I do not need your silver or gold. I saw a dream in which a bear had attacked you. I had to come and check, and see that you were all right.”

True friends always care for you.

Find the listed hidden words

Unscramble the words

FAITH LEAF

SunDAY 26•06•2016

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INSPIRATIONAL STORIES, MESSAGES, POEMS & SPIRITUAL EXPERIENCES

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Lano Longchar: THE HEART OF WORSHIP Rev. The Man of God Zedino Seyie

WORSHIP with an awareness of what’s happening in HEAVEN…

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OD is the heart of worship. And any act that we think is worship IS NOT worship as long as it involves “me” “I” “my talents” “my voice” “my musicianship.” It isn’t about confidence either. Those of you who know me do not know me as a shy person. So yea, I thought I was worshipping if I could sing and lift my hands while the others were shy of doing so. And I sang and lifted my hands many times without really tapping into the heart of worship. I knew the songs, enjoyed the music, had the boldness to lift my hands and sing loud but not the worshipper’s heart. And I always loved worship. But it took God to break me over and over again to really lean in and tap into the heart of worship. To really connect to Him and build myself over and over again upon His Love, Grace and Mercy.

And as I learnt to worship over and over again, it wasn’t just when I was in a church/fellowship worshipping, right on my bed or on the floor of my bedroom or even when I’m running errands and doing chores around the house, worship happened!

For many mature believers, who have the WORD so ingrained in them through years of attending church and listening to sermons, worship is what their hearts crave — not more sermons. ~ Julia Loren, Supernatural Anointing It’s been a journey since, and I enjoy my worship moments in any church I go to, I love it when I’m worshipping in my room too all by myself, earphones plugged in with Jenn Johnson doing what she does amazingly, Hillsong weaving power in my ears and heart and many others who minister to me on the daily. That’s my style of worship. Our patterns may vary. Our views on worship also vary depending on who we are and what we do and what we’ve experienced so far. So today, I’ve had a few friends write on how each lives out their hearts of worship. May you be blessed as you read, and may our worship stories inspire all and propel all to push forward into the heart of Worship and lean in to His heart.

The Worship Leader’s Heart of Worship Noune Jonathan Khamo I always thought genuine worship was just to focus on Him. Simple as that. And the best part is, that’s true! Genuine worship requires you to press into His very being and focus and bask in it. As a worship leader, I cannot even begin to reiterate the necessity of constantly pressing into His heart and learning who He is. To know His heart is easy and it’s quite hard as well.

His heart has been poured out to us in the written form-fitting His Word, His heart has been revealed to us in the flesh- In Jesus and He continues to reveal His heart through His creations and the circumstances you and I go through. The point is-His heart is for us. And in that realization, we do nothing but lead people to the heart of the One who considered us too precious to let go.

to things that broke His heart. From there, I learnt what His heart desires. And the moment, I realized what His heart desired, I could not wait to lead people to it. Don’t get me wrong. I don’t sing well, my musical skills are amateur at best and I’m not the best dancer in town. But all this did not matter. I just wanted His heart and wanted to people to know His heart.

This revelation did not come overnight. It built up during the 7 years of growing up and maturing. I’m so thankful for that. Also, as a worship leader, you must know who God is. How can you boast of your first Love without knowing His essential qualities? Worship Him for His Holiness, His sovereignty, His Kingship and Lordship, His authority and His power. Lean into His heart. Press in. It beats for you.

The Musician’s Heart of Worship Theja Khate

Most times a musician or a performer could very well seem like the ‘front view’ of worship. There could just be a thin line separating ‘worshipping in spirit and in truth’, and worship just becoming a performance-oriented show. You want to worship in spirit yet sometimes your musical OCDs kick in and though they’re helpful most times, can be very distracting in worship. I’m speaking subjectively in my case. I have OCDs towards pitch, dynamics, rhythm, diction, etc. to name a few. To be in tune and in time and be sensitive to the musical dynamics, lyrics, sequences, all at the same time can take our minds off the primary purpose of worship. But to play skillfully is only Biblical and I believe that comes through practice, hard work and most of all through the leading of the Holy Spirit.

By His grace, today I can play the drums and sing along in worship and not just performing but really, truly absorbed in worshiping my GOD and my SAVIOUR. At all times we have to remind ourselves as worship leaders/musicians that God is the only audience! When that happens we begin to realise our position in worship — that we are just and only worshippers and needn’t be too concerned about what we sing or play and perform as long as the heart of worship lives in us.

The Mother’s Heart of Worship Martha Kiso “But the hour is coming, and now is, when the true worshippers will worship the Father in spirit and in truth; for the Father is seeking such to worship Him… and those who worship Him must worship in spirit and truth.” – John 4: 23-24 Worship means the feelings or expression of reverence and adoration for a deity. I worship because I love my Lord Jesus. I worship not to get God’s attention or to get God to do something for me. I worship to maintain my right and my Cause (Psalm 9:4) Worship is the highest form of expression of oneself to the Almighty God. Worship delivers, heals and refreshes me in the spirit. It helps me to operate with more Love. When I worship I perform my acts of adoration with spiritual songs,new song,tongue,lifting hands,bowing and kneeling and standing. We have to be sensitive to the Holy Spirit; when we are worshipping, our spiritual antennas have to be pointing UP. Always maintain the standard of worship in your actions and words.

But worship isn’t musical. It’s relational and sacrificial. So is motherhood. Laundry can be holy. Dishes, diapers, dinner prep can be His. Everything I do, everything that comes from me, words, work, wiping counter tops and baby bottoms, can all be worship.

If my heart is giving it to Him. Doing it as if for Him. To give Him honor and reflect His glory. If I use each task as an “altar” to remind me to praise Him, obey Him, trust Him, love Him, repent and sacrifice out of obedience and trust. – Marie Osbourne

Learn the heart of the One you worship.

A worship leader must be a worshipper!! It’s not surprising anymore that many worship leaders aren’t worshippers. At all. In my own experience, I had to go through 7 gruelling years of training, breaking and remoulding to be able to stand and lead worship today. I never started out wanting to be a worship leader. I wanted to be a dancer for the worship team. If that meant, I had to help with the vocals or the keys now and then, fine. But not leading. That’s not for me.

However, I started finding myself into situations WORSHIP AT THE HOSPITAL where God was just breaking my heart again and again Dr. Puteü Losu

Worship is to honor with extravagant love and extreme submission.(webster’s dictionary) It is a matter of the heart. It is not just limited to singing slow, meaningful songs in church, praying,volunteering,tithing. IT IS AN EXPRESSION OF YOUR LOVE FOR GOD AND HOW YOU CHOOSE TO SUBMIT TO HIS WILL ON A DAILY BASIS. As a recently graduated doctor, I’ve been blessed to have had the opportunity to study and complete my internship at one of India’s top medical institutions.

Working in a ‘Survival of the fittest’ environment and at the same time trying to uphold one’s Christian beliefs and values is not an easy task. It has caused me to be singled out so many times for going against the flow of the world and choosing not to do what everyone else is doing. It has also brought me in contact with people from all walks of life and different religion backgrounds in the form of patients, workers, colleagues and higher ups- among whom some have tested my patience and kindness to the highest level possible. As a student I’ve been constantly bombarded and haunted by the unspoken rule that if I don’t perform well , I’m worthless and good for nothing. As an intern I’ve had to work my butt off to prove myself and gain the acceptance of my seniors, I’ve been deprived of my basic rights i.e. food, water and sleep in some departments due to heavy workload, been shouted at and blamed for other people’s mistakes, witnessed hopelessness and the pain of losing a loved one through the eyes of my patients countless number of times, I’ve seen kids being abandoned because their parents could not afford to pay for treatment and female babies being disowned for being born a ’female’ and the list goes on.

So, In the midst of all these, how do I worship?? How do I worship on a daily basis when all I see when I look around is stress, pain, hurt and hopelessness???

It starts with putting God as the top priority in my life and living a Christ centred life. I try to base everything i do on “what would Jesus have done?”

Allowing His Love and Grace to dictate every word I speak, every choice I make and every deed I perform has helped me to be patient and understanding when I am being mistreated and wrongly accused, it has helped me to show love and kindness towards people who don’t deserve any, it has given me the strength and courage to maintain my integrity, and best of all it has helped me to pursue my work with passion and joy, allowed me to use my God given abilities to the fullest because it’s not about my Glory but for His Glory. This is how I allow myself to worship God on a daily basis. I’m continually strengthened and encouraged by the fact that God’s love for us is constant. It doesn’t change – it is the same yesterday, today and forever. He wants to be an active part of your live and my life. He’s our FATHER – a good, good father, And the best part is that were loved by Him. What more do we need than to be loved and accepted by The Lord God Almighty, the Creator of the Heavens and the Earth who is perfect in all of His ways.

Allow His love and His grace to work in you and change your life from the Inside Out just like it did to my life.

“Worship songs can’t just be rooted in culture – they won’t be deep enough. They have to be rooted in scripture.” -Matt Redman “As we see the beauty of God and feel His weightiness in our hearts, our hearts begin to desire God more than we desire sin. Before the Bible says, “stop sinning,” it says “Behold your God.” -JD Greear

…and his extraordinary legacy lives on Akangjungla

All my heart to Him I give, Ever to Him I’ll cling, In His blessed presence live, Ever His praises sing, Love so mighty and so true, Merits my soul’s best songs, Faithful, loving service, too, To Him belongs.

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-Lyrics by James Rowe

n the noon of June 20, 2016, a momentous hour came when Rev Lano Longchar drew on the Lord to be with Him in the Rev Lano Longchar glorious dwelling. The preacher now has a place to call “home” for eternity — heaven.

To the world, he was a preacher and a towering spiritual leader; to friends, he was a mentor and guide; to colleagues, he was a teacher and leader; to some contemporaries, he was a fellow freedom fighter and a true nationalist; and to the countless spiritual descendants who looked to him as their father or grandfather in the faith, he was the loving and affectionate ‘Aba’.

Rev. Lano Longchar was the greatest preacher in our land and even beyond, who brought countless souls to the Kingdom of God with his preaching and counseling.

The Start Very few of this generation know that Rev Lano Longchar inherited his qualities of being “soft-spoken, treating everyone with respect and always truthful and honest” from his father Longdangluin from Longkhum Village in Mokokchung district.

He attributed his mother Mendangnaro for developing strong foundation for all the 12 children in the family.

Rev. Lano Longchar was among the few chosen, who God calls for His service when they are still a child. He was only four years old when his entire family came to the Lord and embraced Christianity in 1939. Being a meritorious student, he went to pursue education in Mokokchung where one of his seniors gave him an English Bible and it led to accomplishment of his aspirations.

The Encounter In his younger days, Rev Lano Longchar was actively involved in the National freedom movement. He was even in prison where he went through painful ordeals and trials and had to be admitted in the hospital for treatment. God showed up Himself and miraculously healed him.

It was during a Sunday service at Shillong Jail (where he was a prisoner), Rev. Lano Longchar was touched by the preacher’s question, “Are you saved?” It was the day he received the assurance of salvation and accepted Jesus as his personal savior. With his head bowed down, Rev. Lano Longchar said, “Thank You, Lord, for these handcuffs.”

What followed next was a chain of miraculous encounters, divine interventions and his journey to winning souls for the Kingdom of the true God who delivered him from all the persecutions and led to freedom.

The Partner Not just once but thrice, he rejected jobs offered by Government of India and chose to go for theological studies. Along the journey, he met his wife P. Amenla Ozukum and together they had a beautiful family. Though Rev. Lano Longchar traveled often, leaving his wife to raise their five children, he always felt that he had her unquestionable support.

By the time he was ministering for the Lord, a great revival broke out in Mokokchung, which spread to the Chang and Sumi areas. Later, God opened door for him to study at the Baptist Theological College in Australia and Haggai Institute of Evangelism in Singapore.

Psalm 31:19-22 What a stack of blessing you have piled up for those who worship you, Ready and waiting for all who run to you to escape an unkind world. You hide them safely away from the opposition. As you slam the door on those oily, mocking faces, you silence the poisonous gossip.

Blessed God! His love is the wonder of the world. Trapped by a siege, I panicked. “Out of sight, out of mind,” I said.

But you heard me say it, you heard and listened.

The Revival After he returned home, many miracles and wonders followed. The Bethesda Institution, founded in 1976, was owned

by Rev Lano Longchar and his four friends. The same year, Ao areas were hit by a great wave of revival and he was one of the key persons who preached the Gospel and performed healing.

Thousands of decisions were made for Jesus Christ and many repented for their sins and sought forgiveness from God during that period of revival.

However, the most outstanding ones were during a revival in 1976, which was organized by the Mokokchung Ao Baptist Church.

It is said that the whole town was touched by the Holy Spirit and the revival came to a close at Mokokchung Football ground.

According to the accounts of people who were present at that revival, more than 50 thousand attended the revival services.

One night, white doves came and sat over the tents, and on another night, a huge Cross appeared over the tent and Jesus Christ 9. Paul found sufficiency in Christ: In Philippians Himself appeared on the Cross.

4:11-13 we learn that Paul had learned to be content with what God provided, irrespective of circumstanc- The Nations During his life as a missionary, Rev. Lano preached at naes. It is significant that Paul had to learn this virtue; contentment is not natural to most of us. Paul truly tional and international crusades from the very beginning. He understood what it was to be in want and to have was actively serving in various ministries in different capacities plenty. He had learned how to trust God in every throughout the world. He continued as the channel of making alive the legacy of millions who made decisions for Christ particular situation and in all situations as a whole. through his crusades and other ministry platforms. He went on In Stoic philosophy, "content" described a person to preach in Malaysia, Australia, New Zealand and few other who accepted impassively whatever came. Circum- countries. stances that could not be changed were regarded as Bravely speaking about the Gospel at various crusade events, God's will, and fretting was useless. This philosophy Rev. Lano preached about the greatness of God’s love. Around fostered a self-sufficiency in which all the resources the world, he was honoured as a man of peace who walked close for coping with life were located within a person. In to God, and his humility and honesty always earned him more contrast, Paul locates his sufficiency in Christ, who honour and respect. provides strength for believers.

The New Heart Rev. Lano Longchar himself was a living testimony as he wit10. The remedy for covetousness: Today coveting is one of the most prevalent and destructive sins. We covet mon- nessed spiritual and physical healing in his own life. God rescued ey, status and success, possessions and pleasure without him from the prison cells, lifted him from the sick bed and even gave him a new hope. In the later part of the year 1999, he suflimits. What is the answer for the curse of covetousness? fered a cardiac arrest, and as his condition worsened, there was The answer is contentment. You can’t be content and no hope for recovery. One day, as he started to give thanks, God covet at the same time. You can be contented or you can Himself showed up again in the form of “Bright Golden Rays” covet, but you can’t do both. The way to control our cov- along with Angels and healed him completely. eting, the desire for all forbidden fruits… is to practice its In the year 2004, the Reverend was taken dead to the hospital opposite, which is contentedness. Contentment is a rare by his family but he came back to life and was discharged in good quality in today’s culture, but it is extremely liberating! health.

Coveting: The sin no one will admit Selie Visa

1. Brief introductory note: In the final commandment of the Ten Commandments (The Decalogue) the key word “covet” is repeated, emphasizing its importance.

The word is used in both positive and negative senses.

In its positive sense, the word simply means “a strong desire.” Used in the negative sense, the word means “a strong desire for something we have no right to have.”

The tenth commandment is not forbidding strong desire in general. It’s the object of the strong desire which crosses the line into coveting. That’s why specific objects are named in the verse: I have no right to possess my neighbour's wife. Or his house. Or his servants.

Or his animals.

2. We are unhappy and miserable: If things could make us happy, we’d be in paradise every day. We think “more is better.” It seems the more we have, the less we like it.

If having more would make us happy, we would never need the tenth commandment. It is written for unhappy people.

We think to ourselves, “If only I had......" We can fill the blank with so many things, a new house, a new wife, a new job, a new career, a new start in life. Oh how happy we’d be... If only!

No wonder we’re unhappy. No wonder we’re discontented. No wonder we’re miserable. Coveting has done its evil work within. It has bored its way into our soul, eating away our happiness, leaving us empty, frustrated and angry.

3. The invisible and forbidden sin: Coveting is an invisible sin. Most of the others sins have some kind of visible manifestation. Coveting is invisible. It is the root of all other sins. Whenever a thing is forbidden it becomes desirable. That which a man must not have becomes the very thing he now must have at all costs. Coveting is the root of all other sins because it causes us to want that which is forbidden.

4. It springs from an ungrateful heart: The covetous man doubts God’s wisdom, God’s goodness, God’s justice. God’s timing and ultimately God’s love.

Coveting is a terrible sin because it is a surreptitious attack on God himself. Those who covet are saying, “God, you haven’t taken care of me.” They are blaming God for his failure to meet their needs.

No generation has been so advanced. No generation has enjoyed our privileges.

If having more could make you happy, we ought to be the happiest people in the world. But we’re not. We’re miserable, neurotic, unhappy, confused and dissatisfied. We’re frustrated and extremely materialistic. Our marriages fail, our homes break up, our children struggle, our lives don’t hold together. We’ve got it all! And it’s still not enough! We ought to be happy… but we’re not!

Elvis Presley had it all. Money, fame, wealth, power, success. All the things that people spend their lives seeking. What we covet, he had. What we yearn for, he attained. Yet it wasn’t enough. In the end, he turned to drugs to satisfy the aching emptiness and in the end it cost him his life.

6. Guard your heart: This means pay attention to your desires. Every act was once a thought; every purchase was once a desire; every foolish word was once an idea.

Coveting happens inside the heart when our desires begin to get out of control. We must guard our hearts (our minds and thoughts) for it is the starting point of all sins.

We become what our minds dwell most upon.

7. Your checklist for life: Don't compare what you have with what others have. A saying goes, "What makes us discontented with our condition is the absurdly exaggerated idea we have of the happiness of others." You can never be content nor have peace of mind as long as you keep comparing yourself and your properties with that of your neighbours.

Avoid impulsive desires to spend more money.

Don't make excuses for your greed. Don't justify your foolish purchases.

Don't pass unfair judgments on those who have more than we do. You have no idea what trials they may be going through.

Stop lying to yourselves about things which you really need when in reality they are not needs but endless wants.

Do not allow yourself to be swept away by foolish desire. Learn how to say “No".

8. What is contentment? Contentment is not the fulfilment of what you want, but the realization of how much you already have. It is putting your trust in God to meet all your needs and thereby helping you avoid stress and preventing you from hunting for happiness in all the 5. Coveting destroys life: We live in the most technolog- wrong places. Benjamin Franklin said, "Content makes ically advanced generation the world has ever known. poor men rich; discontentment makes rich men poor."

11. Start being generous: Would you like to experience the The Beautiful Finish Few people can claim to have lived each day with God and joy of freedom from coveting? It’s not that difficult. Start by giving something away to the needy. Then do it again and also of having lived a life to the fullest, accomplishing the “plans and purposes of God.” But Rev. Lano Longchar was one of those again. Coveting can’t stay inside a generous heart! people.

Sadly, at 81, Rev. Lano Longchar went to be with the Lord for12. Ask God to give you a grateful heart: This one is so ever on June 20, 2016 at Mokokchung in Nagaland. simple that we miss it. Why aren’t we more grateful? We Even as he was at the end of life’s tunnel, Rev. Lano Longchar’s aren’t grateful because we’ve never asked God to give heart was for the revival. He was excited to speak at the ongoing us a grateful heart. By nature we are covetous, greedy, 40 Days of Revival from July 1-3, 2016, and he even wanted to grasping and unhappy. We need hearts filled with grati- pray for the sick for healing. It is hard for us to believe that he left tude for God's grace, love, mercy and for all the blessings us and went to be with Jesus whom he had faithfully served for he had bestowed upon us, more especially for the bless- more than 50 years. Today, we cherish the words of wisdoms that the Reverend has left behind: “I don’t want people to remember ing from the cross. me after I die, but I want them to remember JESUS through a In conclusion: Contentment doesn't mean that you small channel of the Gospel and I want to be a channel of blesscannot pursue God-given goals, but it does mean that ing for the people long after I am gone.”

His message remains timeless, through commentaries he you are content with what he has provided you with, day made, interviews he gave for journals and newspapers, docuafter day. Contentment simply means, "Be happy with what you have." The “Contentment Prayer” by George mentaries in which he appeared, and books written on his life.

His life and the words of wisdom that he left behind will conHerbert sums up everything in a few words. tinue to have an impact making his extraordinary legacy to live "Lord Jesus, you have given so much to me. Give one on without end. thing more, a grateful heart. Amen."

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

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Treat urbanisation as opportunity, not calamity: PM Narendra Modi PM formally launches Smart City Projects Pune, June 25 (IAnS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday urged city planners not to treat urbanization as a "calamity" but as an "opportunity" to enrich and improve the lives of the people in an allinclusive manner.

Inaugurating 84 varied Smart City Projects for 20 selected Indian cities under the Smart Cities Mission, Modi said until now the trend was to treat urbanization as some kind of a bane instead of grabbing the opportunity to plan ahead for the future.

"Cities have the strength to 'digest' poverty and provide economic opportunities for the poorest coming from other less-developed areas. We must further strengthen the cities to increase this 'digestive' ability, make it faster and wider... economic prosperity will automatically follow," he said.

Terming the Smart City Mission as not just a concept or allocation of funds, but a public-based movement, Modi said that the experiment has worked successfully.

"These cities were selected out of a contest with public participation to avoid problems and opposition. We received over 2.5 million workable ideas from

The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi visiting the Smart Cities Exhibition, in Pune on June 25, 2016. The Union Minister for Urban Development, Housing and Urban Poverty Alleviation and Parliamentary Affairs, Shri M. Venkaiah Naidu is also seen.

the people which the government will have to take note of. This has resulted in a participatory approach in development and will lead to a huge transformation in future," he said.

Citing an example, he said Pune missed the top slot, by a narrow margin, to Bhubaneshwar and asked the city mayor Prashant Jagtap: "What happened?"

He expressed hope that in the next round of competition, Pune would emerge at the top, but also urged other cities not to lag Pune in any manner.

Dismissing apprehensions about Smart Cities, the prime minister said that it entailed providing sufficient water, electricity,

NATION Briefs AAP MLA arrested, Kejriwal slams Modi

new DelhI, June 25 (PTI): AAP MLA Dinesh Mohaniya was today arrested on charges of molestation and sexual harassment amidst high drama when he was addressing a press conference, triggering an angry reaction from Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal who accused Prime Minister Narendra Modi of declaring an "emergency" in Delhi. Mohaniya, who is also vice chairman of Delhi Jal Board, was virtually dragged from his seat by a police official when he was talking to reporters at his office in Khanpur in South Delhi, at around 12.10 PM. "Mohaniya has been arrested under Sections 323 (voluntarily causing hurt), 506 (criminal intimidation), 509 (Word, gesture or act intended to insult the modesty of a woman), 354 (Assault or criminal force to woman with intent to outrage her modesty), 354 A (Sexual harassment), 354 B (Assault or use of criminal force to woman with intent to disrobe) and 354 C (Voyeurism), said Joint Commissioner of Police(south East) RP Upadhyay. Reacting sharply to the arrest of the party MLA, Kejriwal said in a tweet, "Modi declares emergency in Delhi. Arresting, raiding, terrorising, filing false cases against all those whom Delhi elected (sic)." In another tweet, the Delhi CM said, "Dinesh mohaniya arrested from his press conference in front of all TV cameras. Mohaniya is the eight AAP MLA to be arrested by Delhi Police since the party came to power for the second time in Delhi February 2015.

Bengal woman mowed down after failed abduction

KolKATA, June 25 (IAnS): A woman was crushed to death under a mini truck by the driver and his friend after she resisted their bid to abduct her in West Bengal's Hooghly district, police said on Saturday. The victim has been identified as Jayanti Soren who worked in a factory. According to the police complaint by her father, Jayanti and a friend were on their way home from the factory when the incident happened.

The accused duo, driving a light commercial vehicle, tried to pull Jayanti into the vehicle but when she resisted and tried to run away, the driver knocked her down and ran over her. The duo managed to escape, and the police have seized the vehicle. "We have ascertained the identity of the driver and the helper. A special team has been set up to nab the duo at the earliest," Superintendent of Police Pravin Tripathi said.

cleanliness, traffic management, decent housing for all, solid and liquid waste management, emergency services, couple with technology to make life easy and comfortable for all.

Lauding the people of the country for being the "smartest", he said that once the masses are adequately empowered and their skills harnessed, there would be no need for governance and the country would progress smoothly.

The 20 selected Smart Cities were linked to the Pune venue through videoconferencing wherein their states' Chief Ministers and other leaders gave details of their plans for the Smart Cities in their states and in-

teracted with the PM. Rajasthan's Vasundhara Raje, Odisha's Navin Patnaik and Andhra Pradesh's Chandrababu Naidu joined for a live interaction at the venue and outlined the mission statements for the Smart Cities selected in their respective states.

Earlier Modi visited an expo on Smart Cities, inaugurated a contest on 'Make Your City Smart' and a Smart Net Portal on the occasion at the Shiv Chhatrapati Sports Complex in Balewadi, on the outskirts of Pune.

Maharashtra Governor C. V. Rao presided over the function, Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis and Union Urban Development Minister Venkaiah Naidu gave an

overview of the Smart Cities Mission, while Minister of State for Urban Development Babul Supriyo proposed a vote of thanks.

Also present on the occasion were Union Environment Minister Prakash Javdekar, Maharashtra Food & Civil Supplies Minister Girish Bapat, Pune Mayor Jagtap, Chief Secretary Swadheen Kshatriya and other dignitaries.

Shiv Sena, the alliance partner in Maharashtra, the Congress, Nationalist Congress Party and Maharashtra Navnirman Sena gave a miss to the event, while some Congress activists staged a black flag protest near the venue of the function.

Rajnath seeks action over attack on ministers' convoy in Odisha bhub AneSwAR, June 25 (IAnS): Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh on Saturday asked Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik to take appropriate action against the persons involved in the attack on the convoy of two central ministers.

Rajnath also asked Patnaik to ensure that such an untoward situation is not repeated in future.

"The Home Minister spoke to the Chief Minister of Odisha regarding the attack on the Union Ministers Shri Santosh Gangwar and Sadhvi Niranjan Jyoti in Bhubaneswar," tweeted the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA).

"The Home Minister has asked the Chief Minis-

ter to look into the incident and ensure the safety and security of the union ministers visiting the state," said another tweet.

Some Biju Janata Dal (BJD) leaders and workers allegedly pelted stones at the car of Textiles Minister Santosh Gangwar, who was on his way to attend the Bharatiya Janata Party's (BJP) Vikas Ustav in Bargarh on Friday.

Gangwar was accompanied by Union Minister for Food Processing Industries Sadhvi Niranjan Jyoti, former Jharkhand Chief Minister Arjun Munda and BJP Odisha unit president Basanta Panda.

The BJD workers virtually surrounded Gangwar's ve-

hicle and pelted stones at the vehicles in the convoy when the leaders entered the western Odisha town. All this happened in front of the police.

Director General of Police (DGP) K.B. Singh said action would be taken against the police officials for dereliction of duty. He said a DIG level official is probing the incident.

BJD spokesman Samir Dash said the government has already initiated action against the persons involved in the attack.

The BJD had earlier announced that it would not allow the central ministers to enter Bargarh alleging that the Centre has failed to initiate any developmental activities in the area.

School refuses admn to boy, Judge offers to pay fees

MuMbAI, June 25 (PTI): A Judge of the Bombay High Court has asked a school to consider giving admission to a student in Junior KG on payment of Rs 10,500 fees in instalments as his widowed mother cannot afford to give the entire amount at one go, failing which he offered to pay from his own pocket.

Justice V M Kanade, sitting in a division bench along with Justice M S Sonak, at a hearing yesterday, asked Lokmanya Tilak High School at Tilak Nagar in Chembur to allow the mother of the four-year-old child pay the fees in instalments as she cannot afford to pay the entire amount immediately. "Please consider this or else I would pay...let the child be not deprived of getting education," said Kanade, the seniormost HC Judge after the Chief Justice. He was hearing a petition filed by the child's mother who is seeking admission for her son in the school.

The woman, Rita Kanojia, is a widow and works as a housemaid. She stays in slums near the school. Her husband, who

ran a laundry service, died due to cancer in July 2014.

Her two daughters are studying in Class III and IV in the same school. Now, she is seeking admission for her son Kartik in Junior KG. The family cannot afford the school fees, the court was told.

During previous hearing, the Court had told the school authorities to grant admission to the child without insisting on payment of building development fund of Rs 19,500. Later, the school asked her to pay Rs 10,500 as school fees. As Kanojia was unable to give the amount in one go, she requested the school to let her pay in instalments.

However, the school authorities refused to consider her plea and directed the watchman to prevent her from entering the school premises, her lawyer told the Court. "Please take a sympathetic view of the case and do not deprive the child from getting education," the bench said.

The bench asked the school authorities to respond to the petition and posted the matter for further hearing on June 27.

Bihar toppers scam: Arts topper Rubi Rai arrested PATnA, June 25 (IAnS): Bihar's Class 12 "topper" in Arts Rubi Rai, who had said political science is all about cooking, was arrested on Saturday when she appeared for a re-test at the Bihar School Examination Board (BSEB) office, police said.

"Special Investigation Team (SIT) of Bihar police probing into the Bihar toppers scam has arrested Rubi Rai when she finally appeared for a re-test at BSEB office," a police official said. Rubi will be produced in the local court on Sunday, the official added.

Before today, Rubi Rai failed to appear in the retest twice on June 3 and June 17. She reportedly informed the board that she is not well and unable to appear for the re-test. The results of Rubi and other toppers were put on hold after the scam came to light in May. A total of 14 students were called for a re-test by the BSEB after a news channel broadcast a sting

in which Rubi Rai said: "Prodikal (read political) science is about cooking", and Saurabh Shreshtha, a Science topper, said: "Most reactive element in the periodic table is aluminium".

Ruby had scored 444 out of 500 marks in the Arts stream and Saurabh Shreshtha 485 out of 500 in Science. Both studied in V.R. College in Vaishali district.

According to police officials, the Patna civil court has issued a non-bailable warrant of arrest against four toppers including Rubi Rai. The V.R. college director-cum-principal Bachcha Rai was arrested early this month and was lodged in Beur jail in Patna.

The former board chairman Lalkeshwar Prasad and his wife, and former Janata Dal-United (JD-U) MLA Usha Sinha were also arrested in connection with the scam. "Police have taken them on remand for interrogation," officials said. So far, nearly 20 people have been arrested by the SIT.

A homeless girl asks for alms outside a coffee shop in Mumbai, June 24. (Reuters Photo/Danish Siddiqui)

Mehbooba wins Anantnag, popularity test for PDP-BJP govt AnAnTnAg, June 25 (IAnS): Making mincemeat of her electoral rivals, Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti on Saturday won the Anantnag assembly bypoll by a margin of over 12,000 votes -- in what is seen as a first popularity test of the over year-old PDP-BJP government in the state.

Mehbooba Mufti polled 17,701 votes while her closest rival Hilal Ah-

mad Shah of the Congress managed just 5,616 of the over 28,500 polled on June 22, an official of the election commission told IANS here.National Conference's Iftikhar Hussain Misghar came a distant third with a little over 2,800 votes in the low turnout polling -- 34 per cent -- amid a boycott call by Kashmiri separatists and militants.

In Delhi, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Ra-

jnath Singh congratulated Mehbooba Mufti on her electoral victory. Modi termed it a "phenomenal victory".

The by-election was necessitated because of the death of her father, then Chief Minister Mufti Mohammad Sayeed. The late Chief Minister represented the seat in the assembly that has an effective strength of 87.Mehbooba Mufti's victory margin is double that of her father.

DAC approves progress in M777 howitzers 13 arrested for parading procurement, okays Rs 28,000 crore proposals couple naked in Rajasthan

new DelhI, June 25 (IAnS): The Defence Acqusition Council (DAC) chaired by Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar, on Saturday "approved" progress in the ongoing case of procurement of 145 M777 ultra light howitzers from new DelhI, June 25 (PTI): The Environment Minis- US, and cleared 19 propostry today said the report of a study done by Indian Institute of als worth Rs 28,000 crore, Forest Management, Bhopal, was "inadvertently" uploaded defence ministry officials on its website as the draft National Forest Policy and that said. the policy document was yet to finalised. "The Ministry has "The DAC approved not issued any draft notification on National Forest Policy. progress of ongoing case of What has been uploaded on the website was a study done 145 ultralight howitzer on

by Indian Institute of Forest Management (IIFM), Bhopal," Director General of Forest Sharad Negi said in a statement. FMS route from US," an ofNegi said the Ministry has not taken any decision on ficial said.

"DAC directed indethe draft forest policy. It has an elaborate procedure for pendent progressing of the preparing draft policy document, which takes into account multiple inputs from all stakeholders, state gov- offsets. Deliveries of these ernments, think tanks and public consultation, he said. guns will be in India, resultThe media reported the study report as the draft Na- ing in substantial cost savtional Forest Policy, 2016, which, once ratified, will re- ings in transportation," the place the 1988 policy. IIFM-Bhopal, in its study report, official added. has proposed a host of measures including taking up Some of the guns will be habitat enrichment, provision of adequate compensa- assembled in India, the oftion for people affected by wildlife and establishment of ficial said. rescue centres to treat animals to manage the problem "There will be certain of human-animal conflict. components that will be

Draft National Forest Policy yet to be finalised: Govt

US Marine gunners test fire an M777 howitzer. (File Photo)

coming as full assembled guns and some of it will be assembled here."

Asked about the process in the procurement, the official said: "Since we are getting it through Foreign Military Sale (FMS) route, we have sent a request letter to US government. They have sent us a

draft letter of acceptance.

"When the draft letter of acceptance comes to us we review that the terms we gave and the terms that they have accepted are matching or are they acceptable to us... Once this letter of acceptance is sent back to their government and finally after that what-

ever is the money is paid."

The timeline for procurement of the gun was however not revealed, though the source confirmed there have been discussions on it.

"Timing has been discussed but I would not like to dwell on the timing. But timing also include the time needed for assembly, integration and testing in India," the official added.

The DAC is the highest decision making body of the defence ministry.

The deal for buying M777 howitzers has been long pending and in May 2012, the defence ministry had cleared the proposal for buying 145 guns.

The proposal however went into the cold basket.

The deal appeared to be off at a time, but in November 2014, the process was restarted under the "Make In India" programme.

uDAIPuR, June 25 (IAnS): Thirteen people have been arrested from a village in Rajasthan after they allegedly stripped, paraded and held hostage a couple for two days for going against a tribal tradition. According to the police complaint, the woman had left her husband and was living with another man under a custom called 'Natha' prevalent among tribal population in the region.

But since the husband was not given a monetary compensation, as is the custom, villagers of Kaanod, around 120 km from Udaipur, turned on the couple.

The couple was kidnapped, paraded naked, tied to a tree and held hostage for two days. When the brother and family members of the woman went to rescue her, they too were attacked and beaten up.

"When I went to rescue my sister, the villag-

ers tortured her, stripped and paraded her. They also kept her hostage. When I went two days later, they attacked me as well," said her brother. She was only released after the family shelled out Rs. 80,000. The police said they have taken a note of the incident and have registered a First Information Report or FIR. The couple and her family have recorded their statements before the police. Thirteen people including the victim's husband and three women have been arrested in this case. "We have arrested 13 people including the husband. The victims have not registered an FIR as they usually solve these matters within the community. But the Station House Officer has registered an FIR taking cognisance of the issue and we are certainly investigating the case," Rajendra Goyal, a senior police officer in Udaipur, said.

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Britain pressured for quick EU split as Brexit impact begins LOnDOn, JUnE 25 (REUtERS): Britain was under pressure on Saturday to set out a quick timetable for a divorce from the European Union after the country's historic vote to leave the bloc sent shockwaves around the world.

Global stock markets plunged on Friday, and sterling saw its biggest one day drop in history after Britons voted by 52-48 percent to exit the EU, which it joined more than 40 years ago.

Ratings agency Moody's downgraded its outlook for Britain, saying its creditworthiness was now at greater risk as the country would face substantial challenges to successfully negotiating its exit from the bloc.

European Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker said he wanted to begin negotiating Britain's departure immediately.

"Britons decided yesterday that they want to leave the European Union, so it doesn't make any sense to wait until October to try to negotiate the terms of their departure," Juncker told Germany's ARD television station.

Prime Minister David Cameron announced on Friday he would resign after leading the failed campaign to stay in the bloc, and said someone else should take the lead in negotiating the unprecedented and complicated extrication.

He suggested his replacement would be in place

by October. That person could be his Conservative Party rival Boris Johnson, the former London mayor who became the most recognisable face of the Leave camp

and who is now favourite to succeed him.

Britain's decision to leave the EU is the biggest blow since World War Two to the European project of forging greater unity.

The United Kingdom itself could also now break apart, with the nationalist 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".

Scottish government ministers were meeting on Saturday to decide their next move.

German Chancellor Angela Merkel will meet French, German and Italian leaders in Berlin on Monday to discuss future steps, and the foreign ministers of Germany, France, Italy, Belgium, the Netherlands and Luxembourg, will meet on Saturday morning.

U.S. President Barack Obama on Friday tried to limit the fallout from Britain's vote to leave the European Union which threatens to harm the U.S. economic recovery and distract U.S. allies from global security issues.

Obama vowed that Washington would still maintain both its "special relationship" with London and close ties to Brussels, but stood by his warning that Britain would move to the back of the queue when it came to trade deals.

U.S. presidential candidate Donald Trump, whose own rise has been fuelled by similar anger at the political establishment, called the vote a "great thing".

Supporters of Islamic

The result emboldened eurosceptics in other EU member states, with French National Front leader Marine Le Pen and Dutch far-right leader Geert Wilders demanding their countries also hold referendums. Le Pen changed her Twitter profile picture to a Union Jack and declared "Victory for freedom!"

The British vote will trigger at least two years of divorce proceedings with the EU, the first exit by any member state.

A man buys a newspaper the day after Britain voted to leave the EU, at a newsagents in central London, Britain June 25, 2016. (Reuters Photo/Neil Hall)

State and al Qaeda said Britain had divided and weakened itself, according to the SITE monitoring service. Militant Islamists took to the internet to applaud the British vote, with one saying it marked the "beginning of the disintegration of the Crusaders".

The British pound fell as much as 10 percent against the U.S. dollar on Friday to levels last seen in 1985 on fears the decision could hit investment in the world's fifth-largest economy, threaten London's role as a global financial capital, and usher in months of political uncertainty. The euro

slid 2.0 percent against the U.S. dollar.

World stocks saw more than $2 trillion wiped off their value. European stocks ended down 7.0 percent, the biggest one day fall since 2008. U.S. stocks fell suffered the largest selloff in ten months sharply, with the Dow Jones industrial average losing 3.4 percent.

Investors put their cash in the safety of gold, which clocked up its biggest daily gain since the global financial crisis of 2008, ending Friday up 5.0 percent at $1,315 an ounce.

Ratings agency Moody's said Britain was at

risk of a credit downgrade, assigning a negative outlook to its 'Aa1' rating for British government debt.

"During the several years in which the UK will have to renegotiate its trade relations with the EU, Moody's expects heightened uncertainty, diminished confidence and lower spending and investment to result in weaker growth," the agency said.

INVENTING ANOTHER EUROPE Quitting the world's biggest trading bloc could cost Britain access to the trade barrier-free single market

and means it must seek new trade accords with countries around the world. A poll of economists by Reuters predicted Britain was likelier than not to fall into recession within a year.

The EU arose out of the ashes of two world wars to unite a continent and now faces the challenge of maintaining economic and political unity without Britain, which has the EU's biggest financial centre, a U.N. Security Council veto, a powerful army and nuclear weapons.

German Chancellor Angela Merkel called the "Brexit" vote a watershed for European unification.

"BIRTH OF NEW BRITAIN" There was euphoria among Britain's eurosceptic newspapers.

"Birth of a new Britain," the Daily Telegraph said, while the Daily Star tabloid borrowed from Donald Trump's campaigning message with its headline "Now Let's Make Britain Great Again".

The Daily Mail hailed it as a victory by "the quiet people of Britain" over an arrogant, out-of-touch political establishment and a contemptuous Brussels.

Those which backed staying the bloc were more circumspect. "Brexit earthquake," the Times said.

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, the UK opted out of joining the euro single currency and the Schengen border-free zone.

Cameron's ruling Conservatives in particular have

harboured a vocal anti-EU wing for many years, and it was partly to silence such figures that he promised the referendum in 2013.

His party is now left with deep divisions after an often bitter and personal campaign with rows over immigration which critics said at times unleashed overt racism, while there are angry recriminations among lawmakers in the opposition Labour Party about the role of its leftist leader Jeremy Corbyn.

Corbyn, accused by party critics of campaigning tepidly for its Remain stance, makes a speech on Saturday which will be closely watched by critical colleagues, two of whom issued a no-confidence motion to topple him on Friday.

The campaign revealed deep splits in British society, with the pro-Brexit side drawing support from voters who felt left behind by globalisation and blamed EU immigration for low wages.

Older voters backed Brexit but the young and well educated mainly wanted to stay in the EU. London and Scotland supported the EU, but swathes of England that have not shared in the capital's prosperity voted to leave.

Left unclear is the relationship Britain can negotiate with the EU with officials warning UK-based banks and financial firms could lose automatic access to sell services in Europe.

Huge questions also face the large numbers of British expatriates who live and work freely elsewhere in the EU as well the fate of EU citizens who live and work in Britain.

Myanmar: Religious tensions China stops communication mechanism with Taiwan flare up after mosque destroyed YangOn, JUnE 25 (aFP): Scores of police have been deployed to guard a village in central Myanmar where religious tensions are running high after a Buddhist mob destroyed a mosque, authorities said on Saturday.

It is the latest flare-up of anti-Muslim violence in Myanmar, which has seen sporadic bouts of religious bloodshed since 2012, with a surge of Buddhist nationalism presenting a key challenge for Aung San Suu Kyi’s new government.

The most recent violence erupted this week when an angry mob of around 200 Buddhists rampaged through a Muslim area of a village in Bago province following an argument between neighbours over the building of a Muslim school.

Own Lwin, the local police chief, said the atmosphere remained tense Saturday with around 100 police officers deployed to keep the peace.

“Last night, 50 police guarded the village to prepare for rumours that there might be more unrest. Now we have arranged a police force of up to 100 officers,” he told AFP, adding that no arrests have been made over the destruction of the

mosque.

Win Shwe, the mosque’s secretary, told AFP that Muslim residents fear for their safety and are planning to move to a nearby town until the tension cools. “Our situation is not safe and now we are planning to leave the village…We still feel afraid,” he told AFP. Strident anti-Muslim sentiment has fomented across Myanmar in recent years, with outbreaks of violence threatening to unravel democratic gains since the former junta stepped down in 2011.

The worst religious violence struck central Myanmar and western Rakhine State, which is home to the stateless Rohingya Muslim minority, tens of thousands of whom still languish in displacement camps after rioting.

Hardline monks and Buddhist nationalists fiercely oppose moves to recognise the Rohingya as an official minority and insist on calling them “Bengalis” – shorthand for illegal migrants from the border with Bangladesh.

Suu Kyi, a vocal champion for human rights, has been criticised for not taking a stronger stance on the Rohingya or the abuse they face.

BEIJIng, JUnE 25 (REUtERS): The Chinese government said on Saturday it had stopped a communication mechanism with Taiwan because of the refusal of the self-ruled island's new government to recognise the "one China" principle, in the latest show of tension between the two.

China, which regards Taiwan as wayward province, is deeply suspicious of Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen, who took office last month, as they suspect she will push for formal independence.

Tsai, who heads the pro-independence Democratic Progressive Party, says she wants to maintain the status quo with China and is committed to ensuring peace.

But China has insisted she recognises something called the "1992 consensus"

reached between China's Communists and Taiwan's then-ruling Nationalists, under which both agreed there is only one China, with each having their own interpretation of what that means.

In a brief statement carried by the official Xinhua news agency, China's Taiwan Affairs Office said that since May 20, when Tsai took office, Taiwan has not affirmed this consensus.

"Because the Taiwan side has not acknowledged the 1992 consensus, this joint political basis for showing the one China principle, the cross Taiwan Strait contact and communication mechanism has already stopped," spokesman An Fengshan said.

The announcement came as Taiwan expressed anger at Cambodia's deportation of 25 Taiwanese

Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-wen speaks to navy sailors after visiting the nation’s first domestically built stealth-missile 600-ton Tuo Jiang twin-hull corvette at Suao Naval Base in Yilan, Taiwan on June 4, 2016. (Reuters Photo/Tyrone Siu/File)

nationals wanted on fraud charges to China on Friday, ignoring attempts by Taiwanese officials to have them returned to the island.

Taipei has accused Beijing of kidnapping when other countries such as Kenya and Malaysia have deported Taiwanese to China, also in fraud cases.

Taiwan's Mainland Affairs Council said on Friday it had expressed its concerns to the Taiwan Affairs Office about the Cambodia case using the communication system.

In a statement on Saturday, the council said both sides of the Taiwan Strait had a responsibility to maintain peace and

stability.

"The government will continue to keep open the door to communication and dialogue," it said.

The regular communication mechanism had been ushered in following a rapid improvement of ties under the rule of Taiwan's then-president Ma Yingjeou, who took office in 2008 and signed a series of landmark trade and tourism deals with China.

Tsai is currently on her first trip overseas as president, visiting diplomatic allies Panama and Paraguay, with transit stops both ways in the United States.

Defeated Nationalist forces fled to Taiwan after a civil war with the Communists in 1949, which has never formally ended. China has also never renounced the use of force to bring Taiwan under its control.

After Islamist attacks, Tunisia’s tourism struggles Pope Francis says ‘never again’ to SOUSSE, JUnE 25 (REUtERS): A year after 39 mostly British holidaymakers were gunned down on a beach in Sousse, Tunisia's tourist industry is still struggling to recover from the attack and an earlier Islamic State raid on a museum in Tunis.

The Imperial Marhaba hotel attacked by Saifeddine Rezgui remains closed, and other hotels have also shut down as British tour groups, once among the resort's main visitors, stay away.

Tourism accounts for 8 percent of Tunisia's gross domestic product, provides thousands of jobs and is a key source of foreign currency. Lost revenues -down 35 percent last year, at $1.5 billion -- helped push the dinar currency to historic lows against the dollar and euro this month.

At the shuttered Marhaba, where Rezgui worked his way through the beach to the pool and lobby, killing as he went, bullet holes still mark the outer walls.

On a recent day only three tourists were lounging on its beach, where a year ago visitors laid flowers and messages on the sand in memory of those who died on June 26, 2015.

Tourists relax on the beach of El Ksar hotel in Sousse, Tunisia on June 24. (Reuters Photo/Zohra Bensemra)

"We think we will reopen next year," said hotel manager Mehrez Saadi.

"For now we start by changing the name from the Imperial Marhaba to Kantaoui Bay." For a Reuters photo report, click http://reut. rs/28Vhw7d Reviving a tourist industry also hit by the deaths of 21 foreign visitors in another attack by Islamic State gunmen on the Bardo national museum in the capital may take more than a change of hotel names.

Tourist arrivals fell to 5.5 million last year, the lowest in decades, after several European tour companies and cruise operators suspended operations, and numbers this year are expected to be similar.

In 2014, Tunisia had attracted 760,000 holidaymakers from France, 425,000 Germans and 400,000 Britons, according to Euromonitor International.

Tourism Minister Salma Elloumi Rekik told Reuters she was urging Eu-

ropean leaders to support Tunisia by lifting warnings against travel to the North African state. She said initial airline bookings for the summer looked positive.

RUSSIANS, ALGERIANS Since the Bardo and Sousse attacks, Tunisian authorities have stepped up security at major tourism sites and hotels, to try to reassure tourism companies and foreign governments that visitors will be safe.

"There are lots of police around and armed officers

in the tourism areas, so it seems very safe," said one Russian tourist visiting the old market area in the capital.

But shopkeepers in the traditional medina in Tunis and the boardwalk along Sousse's long stretch of beach where horse-drawn carts used to ferry visitors said they had yet to see any pick up in activity.

"The number of English tourists is down by 98 percent in Sousse," said regional tourism representative Fouad el Ouad.

Only 9,000 visitors were currently in the resort, which has 90 hotels and 40,000 beds, he said, compared with around 40,000 in June of previous years.

More than half of those are Russians, targeted as a new market along with visitors from neighbouring Algeria.

"We really hope the European tourists start to come back," said a crafts seller in Sousse. "This season there are much less than the last one in terms of the number.

"Maybe we will see the Algerians start to come after Ramadan," he added, referring to the Muslim Holy month, which finishes around July 5.

tragedies like Armenian genocide

YEREVan, JUnE 25 (REUtERS): A sombre Pope Francis, "with pain in my heart," paid tribute on Saturday to the 1.5 million Armenians massacred in 1915, an event which he has labelled a genocide, risking Turkey's ire.

Francis, on the second day of his trip to Armenia, made an early morning stop at the Tzitzernakaberd, the "Genocide Memorial and Museum," a towering granite needle flanked by an eternal flame on a hillside overlooking the Armenian capital.

There, visibly moved, he took part in a prayer service along with President Serzh Sarksyan and leaders of the Armenian Apostolic Church.

"Here I pray, with pain in my heart, so that never again will there be tragedies like this, so that humanity does not forget and knows how to overcome evil with good," he wrote in the guest book in Italian.

On Friday night in a speech to the president, the government and diplomats, Francis departed from his prepared text to use the word "genocide," a description that infuriated Turkey when he said it a year ago.

Pope Francis signs a visitors’ book during a commemoration ceremony for Armenians killed by Ottoman Turks, at the Tsitsernakaberd Memorial Complex in Yerevan, Armenia on June 25. (Reuters Photo/David Mdzinarishvili)

As of Saturday morning there was no official reaction from Turkey, which last year recalled its ambassador to the Vatican after the pope used the 'genocide' term. The envoy was kept away for 10 months.

Turkey accepts many Christian Armenians living in the Ottoman Empire were killed in clashes with Ottoman forces during World War One, but contests the figures and denies the killings were systematically orchestrated and constitute a genocide. It also says many Muslim Turks perished at that time.

"There is no reason not to use this word in this case,"

Vatican spokesman Father Federico Lombardi told reporters on Friday night. "The reality is clear and we never denied what the reality is."

At the Saturday morning ceremony, Francis chatted with descendants of Armenian orphans who were sheltered at the papal summer residence south of Rome at the start of the 20th century.

"May God grant the beloved Armenian people and the entire world peace and consolation. May God protect the memory of the Armenian people. Memory should not be diluted or forgotten. Memory is a source of peace and the future," he wrote in the guest book.

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Legislators of Wokha Dist on matter of Petroleum & Natural Gas issues

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hile the matter of Petroleum and Natural Gas issue is sub judice as a result of the PIL filed by some members of Lotha Hoho on the matter, the undersigned are compelled to issue this press release as it is deemed that some news items invariably create confusion in the minds of the general public both within and outside the Community (Lotha).

Lotha Hoho while reacting to the appeal made by NGBF to withdraw the PIL file by the former on Nagaland P&NG Regulation and Rules mentioned that six memorandums and appeals, including that of Lotha Legislators in 2008 have been submitted to the Government and that response was being awaited. The Legislators submitted no memorandum in 2008 as implied. Therefore, this is a clarification of the Lotha Legislators of the 11th NLA (2008-13) to allay any confusions or misunderstanding that may have resulted.

In view of the fact that all the four Legislators of the District were in the treasury bench of the Government, Lotha Community raised hopefulness that its Legislators will take good initiatives and leadership for all round development of the District and in particular, to revive exploration and extraction of oil in the District. Accordingly, on this issue(oil exploration and extraction) multiple meetings were held with the Lotha Gazette Officers’ Union, the Kyong Hoho and its frontal Units, LLRPO, Kohima and Dimapur Lotha Hohos, The Kyong Students’ Union, the concerned Land Owners etc. Discussions mainly focused on Changpang oil fields, which are already producing fields. After these deliberations, consensual points specially related to installation of mid downstream facilities and protection of the rights of the landownersin terms of rehabilitation, employment and land usewere hammered out. These were summarized into a concise charter and a DO Letter was written to the Principal Secretary Department of Geology and Mining; Govt. of Nagaland on 15th July 2008 by the four Legislators on behalf of the Lotha Community (barely four months after the formation of the 11th House of the NLA). The wish of the people of Wokha District was also brought to the notice of the then Chief Minister Shri Neiphi-u Rio with whom the Legislators had a very progressive discussion.

With this consensus among different Lotha leaders and the landowners,the issue was taken up for Cabinet discussions. This in time led to the formation of a Cabinet SubCommittee on oil led by Shri T. R. Zeliang, the then Minister Planning and present Hon. Chief Minister of the State.

Shri Y. Patton Hon. Minister Home who was the then Parliamentary Secretary holding the charge of Geology and Mining was also made a member of the CSC. The first step taken by the CSC was to advice the Cabinet on the need to pass an assembly Resolution on Article 371 A. Accordingly the 26th July 2010 Assembly Resolution on Article came into being which is now a history. The CSC painstakingly researched into all aspects of oil exploration& Extraction searching out worldwide experiences by involving experts in the field, but always keeping Article 371 A in the picture making it the basis of all discussions. Ultimately, after a process of consultations involving Tribal Hohos, the Nagaland P&NG Regulations 2012 was passed in the Assembly on 22nd September 2012 and the Nagaland P&NG Rules 2012 was framed and notified on 7th December 2012.

Again, following laying of the draft Regulations for discussion, Lotha Community leaders raised points of shortfalls and for inclusion in the Regulations. Therefore, a meeting of Wokha District Legislators, Lotha Gazetted Officers’ Union, Kyong Hoho, LLRPO, Kohima Lotha Hoho, Dimapur Lotha Hoho, CLOU, Kyong Eloe Hoho and Kyong Students’ Union was convened on 9 September 2012 at Hotel Japfu. All but Dimapur Lotha Hoho attended the meeting. The five hour long meeting which started at 02:00 pm deliberated on revenue sharing, infrastructure, employment opportunities, issue related to land use and the need for inclusive and consultative approach. Finally, a 5 (five) point charter of demands were filtered and agreed

upon by raise of hands and the same with appended signatures were submitted to the Convener CSC the same night.

The Convener CSC was very receptive as all the demand made were duly taken into consideration except the revenue sharing which the convener said was done after much research and rates laid were minimum and base point subject to variability on bidding. Meaning, the shares will be invariably more than what has been laid in the Regulations.

After all these participatory approach, many Lothas were taken by surprise by the PIL. Let it be known that the present PIL is not a conscious decision of Lotha Tribe but a decision of a handful of people from the Tribe. Importantly, it (the PIL) also does not have the will of the landowners of the District at stake.

The following excerpts from the Nagaland P&NG Regulations 2012 & The Nagaland P&NG Rules 2012will make clear how diligently the Regulations and Rules explicated Article 371 A and sought in all possible ways to protect Naga Customary Law and the rights of the landowners and importantly an inclusive approach involving Tribal Hohos.

1. Indicators of protection of Naga Customary Law. Regulation 5 No owner of land or oil and gas well in Nagaland, whether an individual or a village body or the State Government shall alienate land or such well in favour of a non-Naga or a Company but may give consent to a non-Naga or a Company to access land or oil or gas well for pre-production, production and post-production operation in a zone, which shall revert to the owner at the end of the operation s.

Regulation 12 (f) The Company should have trust in Nagas, their culture, customs and way of life.

Regulation 16 The company operating under these Rules shall name all petroleum and natural gas products and by-products by prefixing to the name of every such product or by product the Brand Name “Naga”……

Regulation 22 (1) Every company, before being issue with a permit for pre-production production or post-production operations shall give an undertaking to the State Government that it shall bind itself to the Naga customary practices of the respective Tribes.

Rules 9 (2)(iii) Every expression of interest shall contain… An undertaking that the company shall bind itself to the Naga customary practices of the respective tribes as required under Regulation No. 22.

Rules 24 (2) The Hoho(s) will have primordial responsibility in adjudging the ground situation in the Zones and in serving as a link between the State Government and the Land owners and the Village Councils, so that the customary practices of the Nagas and the corporate practices of the companies are harmonized in the best ways with the least detriment to each other.

2. Indicators of the inclusive nature of The P&NG Regulation & Rules2012 and delegation of authority to Tribal Hohos and Village Councils.

Regulation 4 (1); 3 An individual owner of oil or gas well in Nagaland and /or lands in a zone shall be certified to be so by the village council concerned.

Regulation 13 (3) No permit for pre-production or post-production operations shall be issue to a company and no renewal of permit or fresh issue of permit shall be done, without an agreement providing for the land access annually in advance to the land owners, being signed between the Government on behalf of the landowners, and the company, with the Tribal Hoho(s) and the Village Councils concerned as witnesses.

Regulation 13 (4) Immediately upon signing of the Agreement as in clause 13(3), another Agreement shall be signed between the land owners and the company for handing over the land for access to the company for the requisite period, with the Village Council concerned as witness.

Regulation 14 (5) No permit for production operations shall be issued to a company without an agreement to the aforesaid revenue sharing arrangement signed between the Government on behalf of the landowners, and the company, with the Tribal Hoho(s) and the Village

Councils concerned as witnesses.

Regulation 23 (2) Monitoring and Reporting: There shall be a Committee at the District level of the Zone(s) concerned with Deputy Commissioner as the Head and the President(s) of Tribal Hoho(s) as members with representatives drawn from the private landowners and village councils.

Regulation 24 (4) The Government of Nagaland shall consult the Tribal Hoho(s) while framing rules under the provision.

Rules 5 The President of Naga Hoho and the President ENPO shall be ex-officio permanent invitees to the Meeting of the Board (Nagaland P&NG Board). There is objection to this clause from certain sections because of the fact that Naga Hoho jurisdiction has expanded to areas outside Nagaland and therefore the awkward possibility of a Non-Nagaland Naga holding the post of Naga Hoho president. This is not a big issue, the State Government of Nagaland can direct Naga Hoho and ENPO to create a Committee on P&NG in their respective Organizations with members comprising of Nagas of Nagaland only. The Conveners of the two Committees can be made the permanent ffxinvitees to the Nagaland P&NG Board.

Rules 12 (2), Rules 19 (7), 21 (4) may also be accordingly amended.

Rules 12 (2) The President of Naga Hoho, the President of ENPO and the Presidents of respective Tribal Hoho(s) of the Zone(s) may be invited as special invitees to the meeting. (of the Ministerial Group).

Rules 13 (1) The Chairman of the Board will request the President of Naga Hoho/ENPO to obtain consent of the landowners in writing in the form of a “no objection certificate” for undertaking the operations.

Rules 15 (2) …. Immediately upon signing Agreement under Regulation 14 (5), another Agreement shall be signed between the land owners and the company for handing over the land for access to the company for the requisite period, with the village council concerned as witness….

Rules 17 (2) The Deputy Commissioner shall, before finalizing the list of land owners, shall consult (i) the Village Councils; (ii) the Tribal Hohos concerned ……

Rules 19 (7) (Land Access Fee): All disputes relating to payment or nonpayment of moneys in this behalf by the company and to the land owners shall be dealt with by the Board at special sittings convened for the purpose during which the President of Naga Hoho/ENPO and the Presidents of Hohos of the Zone(s) concerned shall assist the Board.

Rules 21 (4) (revenue share): All disputes relating to payment or nonpayment of moneys in this behalf by the company and to the land owners shall be dealt with by the Board at special sittings convened for the purpose during which the President of Naga Hoho/ENPO and the Presidents of Hohos of the Zone(s) concerned shall assist the Board.

Rules 24 (1) Hoho(s) to play lead role: The Naga Hoho, the ENPO and the respective Tribal Hoho(s) shall have a lead role in maximizing economic benefits for the landowners, a sustainable development of the areas under operations and other infrastructure and commercial investments in the zones and the State as a whole. Rules 24 (2) (stated above) 3. Indicators that the rightsand benefits of the landowners have been duly considered. …..the State Government shall carefully keep in view …

Regulation 12 (b) The plan of the Company in regards to corporate social responsibility especially for providing a sustainable income generation ambience to the people of the areaconcerned and for promoting health, education and infrastructural development.

Regulation 12 (c) The utmost care the company takes in environmental protection issue.

Regulation 12 (d) The trust the company enjoys in the eyes especially of the landowners.

Regulation 12 (e) The Company’s ability to set up refineries, other ancillary industries and in utilizing gas.

Regulation 13 (1) …… a company shall pay to the State Government for further disbursement to the landowners, a land access fee for using their land at such uniform rates as are currently applicable in the State for such land…

Regulation 14 (1) (a) Share of revenue: Not less than two percent both in case of petroleum and natural gas collectively to the individual land owners who owns oil or gas wells in a zone.

Regulation 14 (1) (b) Share of Revenue:Not less than four person in case of Petroleum and not less than two percent in case of natural gas collectively to other individual and land ownerswho do not own oil or gas well in a zone.

Regulations 14 (1) (c) Share of revenue: Not less than two percent both in case of petroleum and not less than two percent in the case of natural gas to the District Development Board of that zone.

Regulation 17 (1) …. Shall compulsorily reserve not less than 50 % jobs of unskilled category and 10% of nontechnical white-collar jobs to Naga youths from the respective oil/gas bearing Districts in all (i) pre-production (ii) production and (iii) post-production operations.

These excerpts from the Regulation and Rules are enough indicators that all due consideration have been given to our customary practices and the rights of landowners. Also that, the Tribal Hohos and Village Councils of the producing zones are empowered.The landowners stand to have multiple benefits viz. from the revenue share, the land access fee, employment and from corporate social actions and also not forgetting by reversion of the land to the respective owners on completion of operations.

Fellow Nagas,its high time truth goes into our minds and understand without confusion that,notwithstanding anything laid in the Constitution of India, Article 371 A, only seeks to empowers the State Legislative Assembly to resolve on whether or not to accept any Acts of Parliament in respect of (i) Religious and Social practices of Nagas, (ii) Naga customary law and procedure, (iii) administration of civil and criminal justice involving decisions according to Naga customary law. (iv) ownership and transfer of land and its resources. In regards to P&NG,this means that, Indian Petroleum Act 1934 and the Indian Petroleum Rules 1976 should not be applicable to the State of Nagaland ifNagaland State Assembly resolves not to. Otherwise our State will continue to be bound by the same Indian Act & Rules on P&NG. Framing of Nagaland P&NG Regulations and Rules 2012 was therefore in the right direction and constitutional.

The opening statement of the Nagaland P&NGRegulation 2012 is quoted here for readers’ understanding; “…WHEREAS the Nagaland Legislative Assembly, in exercise of its powers under Article 371-A(1)(a) of the Constitution of India, had unanimously passed a Resolution on the 26th July 2010 rendering inter alia all Acts of Parliament governing petroleum and natural gas inapplicable to the State of Nagaland…. … NOW THEREFORE, in continuation of the legislative affirmation as contained in the Resolution dated the 26th July, 2010 and in exercise of its special Constitutional powers conferred upon it by the provisions in article 371-A(1)(a) of the Constitution of India, the Nagaland Legislative Assembly hereby resolves to re-state the customary practices of Nagas to “ownership of land and its resources” particularly in relation to petroleum and natural gas within the territory of Nagaland by enacting the following Regulations.”

In conclusion, the undersigned also urge the Lotha Hoho to withdraw the PIL on P&NG as it tantamount to challenging the constitutional authority of Nagaland Legislative Assembly as provided under Article 371 A and also not to mislead people with wrong information.

Y. Patton Minister Home Govt. of Nagaland Dr. Chumben Murry Former Minister RalanthungYanthan Former Dy. Speaker Er. W. Kithan Former Parliamentary Secretary

International Day against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking- 26TH June 2016 Weed management in soybean

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he International Day against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking is a United Nations International Day against drug abuse and the illegal drug trade. It is observed annually on 26 June, since 1988, a date chosen to commemorate Lin Zexu's dismantling of the opium trade in Humen, Guangdong, just before the First Opium War in China. It is also a day to reaffirms our commitment to the global war on substance abuse. The observance was instituted by General Assembly Resolution 42/112 of 7 December 1987.

The 2016 campaign, 'Listen First', seeks to raise awareness of the fact that drug use prevention, based on science is an effective investment in the wellbeing of our children and youth, families and communities. At the core of their science-based prevention is a very simple concept, namely: listening.

Substance abuse and the illicit trafficking of drugs is an evil in our society and disorientation among a majority of the youth. Drug trafficking is an industry working generally on a vicious cycle of manufactured demand and then supply. In view of the growing menace and the deterioration of the quality of life, the General Assembly at the United Nations, in December 1987 designated 26th June to be celebrated with effect as the International Day against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking.

This resolution also recommended further action to be undertaken with regard to the report and conclusions of the 1987 International Conference on Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking.

The day as an event is celebrated worldwide with much conscious fervor to make people aware and emphasize the hazards of drug addiction and illegal trafficking. A problem which is a major deterrent to humanity and a poison to the well-being of the youth in particular poses greater problems to the socio-economic and political stability of a nation as also disturbing the

sustainable development of a nation.

Some information on Drug abuse and its effects: What is a drug?

• Drugs are chemical substances which alter mental functions and also result in physical effects on the body. They can occur naturally (like

cannabis etc) or result from chemical synthesis (like amphetamines, lysergic acid etc.

What is drug abuse?

• Intake of ‘drugs’ for reasons other than medical in amounts, strengths, frequency or manner that cause damage to mental functions and often result in dependence.

puffy face • Extremely hyperactive • Tremors or shakes of hands, feet or head • Unexplained weight loss Behavioural • Loss of interest in day to day activities • Lack of self control and inadequate coping skills

• Forgetfulness • Mood swings, nervousness, irritability • Change in friends and new hangouts • Withdrawn behaviour Causative factors for starting drug abuse • Peer pressure, lack of family/social support • Parental or sibling drug abuse or severe parental dysfunction What are the signs of drug users?

• Curiosity, pleasure seeking or lack of Physical satisfaction in life periods such as ad• Loss of attention to personal hygiene, olescence, times of isolation or grief food, cloths etc.

• Easy availability of drugs and easy ac• Sleeplessness, red watery eyes and cess to money

• Psychological, emotional escape from difficult situations.

What is the role of family?

As a support system family needs to have certain principles like: • An empathetic attitude towards family members • Communication with care • Sense of acknowledgement with appreciation • Time to spent with the family members to strengthen mutual relations • An appropriate time for sharing of feeling • Willingness to forgive and forget to develop mutual trust • Sensitivity to avoid harping on the past • Focus on the positive and nurture good feelings • Elders as role models for the young members • Enabling environment to learn life skills to deal with various situations • Sensibility to judge the family success by the degree of enjoying mutual peace, health, love and care.

SERVICES PROVIDED BY NSACS THROUGH OPIOID SUBSTITUTION THERAPY Opiod Substitution Therapy involves replacing the client’s primary drug of use (Opioid) with a medically safe drug or the same opioid in a safer mode of administration under medical supervision. In OST, an opioid, which is unsafe, requiring repeated administration through unsafe/hazardous route, is substituted with a medication which is long acting, and safer, and administered through the sublingual route.

In Nagaland, there are 31 OST services set up under Govt. facilities and NGOs set up under Nagaland State AIDS Control Society (NSACS).

(Source: Wikipedia, www. unodc.org, www.badisa.org.za , www.calendarlabs.com, www. spym.org and NSACS)

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armers have struggled with the presence of weeds in their fields since the beginning of agriculture. Weeds can be considered a significant problem because they tend to decrease crop yields by increasing competition for water, sunlight and nutrients while serving as host plants for pests and diseases. Losses due to weeds have been one of the major limiting factors in soybean production. Most of the yield reduction due to weed competition occurs during the first six weeks after planting therefore, major emphasis on control should be given during this period. Good soybean weed control involves utilizing the following methods available and combining them in an integrated weed management system.

1. Crop rotations may be beneficial since most of the troublesome weeds in soybeans can be more easily controlled in a crop. If the full benefit of the rotation is to be achieved, weeds must be controlled throughout the growing season of the rotational crop. The main goal of the rotational crop for weed control is to reduce the number of weed seed available for germination the following season. Other benefits of crop rotation may include reduction in insects, diseases, and nematodes.

2. Crop competition is another important component of cultural weed control and an effective way to control weed growth. Use high-quality, vigorous seed, adapted varieties, uniform proper placement of the crop seed, optimal soil fertility, and plant populations that lead to vigorous crop growth and canopy closure. A vigorous growing crop is less likely to be adversely affected by weeds.

3. Cultivation or tillage is a good and economical method of weed control however, for tillage to be effective in controlling weeds in the row, the soybeans must be taller than the weeds.

4. Mulching is anything applied to the soil surface with the intent of reducing weeds, conserving soil moisture and stabilizing soil temperature is considered mulch. Applying 3 or 4 inches of straw, shredded leaves, untreated grass clippings or compost around plants and between rows keeps weed seeds in the dark and prevents them from germinating.

5. Planting to moisture is another technique similar to pre-germination. After weeds are killed by cultivation, the top 2 to 3 inches of soil are allowed to dry and form dust mulch. At planting, the dust mulch is pushed away and soybeans can be planted into the zone of soil moisture. Thus soybean seeds can germinate, grow, and provide partial shading of the soil surface without supplemental irrigations that would otherwise provide for an early flush of weeds.

The challenge of agriculture sustainability requires solving the exchange between producing satisfying levels of agricultural products, both in terms of quantity and quality, and reducing the environmental impacts and preserving non renewable resources. Weed management is a key issue, because herbicides are the most sprayed around the world and they are mostly found contaminating the surface and below-ground waters. Therefore, it is necessary to adopt correct strategies for weed management. Simple measures like choosing the correct cultivar, adopting correct tillage practices, using cover crops and crop rotation are responsible for decreasing the use of herbicides and consequently contribute for environmental sustainability.

Hannah Krujia Asangla, SMS Agronomy, KVK Phek

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Mumbai to witness 'Colours of North East'

he third edition of Colours of North East, with an aim to promote business and tourism in the region, will be held here on June 30. With support from various Northeastern States, Taj Group of Hotels and co-organised by Ministry of DoNER, the initiative is driven by the socio-cultural trust of northeast Trend MMS as a part of the North East Festival initiative.

The morning session of the event titled Make in North East is aimed at promoting the region as a viable investment destination.

The eight state governments of the Northeast would present and interact with industrialists and corporates like Godrej, Taj Group of Hotels and Hindustan Unilever

would share their experience of investing in the region. In the evening, Colours of North East will give a presentation of the Northeastern culture.

The evening will celebrate the soulful sounds of the region, featuring Mangka of Laihui Ensemble from Imphal and Rida and The Musical Folks from Meghalaya. There will also be a medley of Bihu by Bihu Samrat Ranjit Gogoi and a performance by violinist Sunita Khaund. The evening will also see a colourful fashion presentation by the region's designers Asa Kazingmei, Nabam Aka and Arita Kashyap.

Delicious northeastern cuisines, curated by Chef Karen Yepthomi of Dzukou Tribal Kitchen, Chefs of IORA Resort, Assam and

a few others, will be available as well. An exhibition displaying northeastern handloom and handicraft products will be showcased. A policy for promoting film shoots in the northeast will also be discussed.

Shyamkanu Mahanta, Chief Organiser of Colours of North East, believes that this initiative would bring investment to the region. Ranjit Barthakur, Chairman, Organising Committee, said in a statement: "The initiative is expected to bring investment to the northeast as lots of corporates have already shown interest in participating and to explore northeast as a destination, especially to take advantage of its proximity to South East Asia".

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Deepika has supposedly demanded Rs 33 lakh per minute and Priyanka is said to command the same fee too. According to sources, the organisers conducted a research to find out which Bollywood celebrities are popular in Madrid and results showed Deepika and Priyanka top

the actresses' list.

PeeCee recently wrapped up her American TV show 'Quantico' in a leading role, while Deepika, on the other hand, will be seen in 'XXX: The Return of Xander Cage' in her maiden H'wood project opposite Vin Diesel.

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Poland beat Switzerland on 3rd All Nagaland Open Veteran Badminton Tournament penalties to reach quarters Winners of the 3rd All Nagaland Open Veteran Badminton Tournament with guest of honour Kethosietuo Sekhose, SDO (Sadar) Kohima and organizers, Evening Club, Kohimma on June 25.

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Champions: I. Temjen & N. Wati (Kma) Runners-up: Yekuevi Achumi & Nato (Dmp) 55+: Champions: N. Wati & Bendangyanger Runners-up: S.D. Angami & Cuzota (Kma)

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Xherdan Shaqiri of Switzerland scores his team's first goal during the UEFA EURO 2016 round of 16 match between Switzerland and Poland at Stade Geoffroy-Guichard on June 25, 2016 in SaintEtienne, France. (Getty Images)

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sT eTIenne, June 25 (reuTers): Poland beat Switzerland 5-4 in a penalty shoot-out to reach the European Championship quarter-finals for the first time following a riveting last-16 clash that ended 1-1 after extra time on Saturday. Grezgorz Krychowiak drilled in the winning spotkick after Granit Xhaka had missed Switzerland's second penalty to send the Polish fans at the Geoffroy Guichard stadium into raptures. The Poles will play Croatia or Portugal for a berth in the semis.

Jakub Blaszczykowski gave Poland a 39th-minute lead before Xherdan Shaqiri equalised with a spectacular bicycle kick in the 82nd to send the match into a dramatic climax.

Poland should have gone ahead inside the first minute when Arkadiusz Milik sent his shot over a gaping goal following a calamitous defensive mix-up.

Poland striker Robert Lewandowski was subdued in the first half but his team created chances thanks to

livewire left winger Kamil Grosicki and equally good work by Blaszczykowski on the other flank.

Swiss captain Stephan Lichsteiner could not keep up with Grosicki, who fired over the bar from 18 metres.

Blaszczykowski broke the deadlock with a composed finish from 10 metres after a darting run by Grosicki and a clever dummy from Milik gave the winger time and space to pick his spot.

With playmaker Xherdan Shaqiri and striker Haris Seferovic totally stifled by Poland's rock-solid defence, Switzerland created little up front in the opening period despite roaring "Go Suisse" chants by their supporters.

The Swiss came out with renewed purpose in the second half and Shaqiri finally showed a glimpse of his immense talent with a dazzling solo run and a stinging shot which goalkeeper Lukasz Fabianski parried. Blaszczykowski had Yann Sommer at full stretch as the pace increased with Switzerland throwing men forward.

Shaqiri produced a moment of magic with one of the best goals of the tournament in the 82nd minute, twisting his body in the air to unleash a fierce shot which gave Fabianski no chance as it went in off the post. Galvanised by the goal, Switzerland took the upper hand and dominated the additional 30 min-

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utes, forcing several desperate clearances by the Polish defence, which had conceded in only one other match in 2016.

Substitute Eren Derdiyok missed a sitter for the Swiss when Fabianski kept out his close-range header but a rattled Poland somehow held on to force the shoot-out.

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West Indies cricketer Darren Bravo celebrates after scoring his century as team captain Jason Holder looks on during the 9th One Day International match of the Tri-nation Series between South Africa and West Indies at the Kensington Oval stadium in Bridgetown on June 24. (Getty Images)

BarBados, June 25 (reuTers): Darren Bravo scored an enterprising century as West Indies rallied from a poor start to reach the final of the triangular one-day international series with a commanding 100-run victory over South Africa in Barbados on Friday. Asked to bat, West Indies were dismissed for 285 in 49.5 overs at Kensington Oval in Bridgetown, with left-hander Bravo blasting 12 fours and four sixes in his almost run-a-ball knock of 102, while Kieron Pollard chipped in with a brisk 62.

Although the hosts made a shaky start in the 'do-or-die' match where a spot in the final against Australia was on the line, Bravo and Pollard led a recover from 21 for four with a fifth-wicket partnership of 156 in 25 overs. Other useful contributions came from West Indies captain Jason Holder, with a quickfire 40 off 46 balls, and Car-

los Brathwaite, with 33 not out. Right-arm fast bowler Kagiso Rabada was the pick of South Africa's attack, taking 3-31 in his 10 overs while seamer Chris Morris took 3-63.

In reply, South Africa lost early wickets as fastmedium bowler Shannon Gabriel and off-spinner Sunil Narine ripped through their top order to leave the Proteas reeling at 65-6 in the 18th over.

Farhaan Behardien (35), Wayne Parnell (28) and tailenders Morne Morkel (32 not out) and Imran Tahir (29) provided some resistance with the bat but South Africa's asking rate kept climbing until they were bowled out for 185 in 46 overs. Gabriel finished with figures of 3-17 from five overs and Narine took 3-28 from 10, while Holder was economical with a return of 1-33. West Indies and Australia will meet in Sunday's final at the same venue.

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