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By Sandemo Ngullie

PAGe 11

With regard to the news item that appeared on June 2 edition of The Morung Express under the headline ‘NUTA Lumami protests harassment & assault’, it is clarified that the NUTA-L submitted two representations and met the Nagaland University authorities five times and not as mentioned.

The inadvertent error is regretted.

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BJP, Independent MLAs give TR Zeliang a boost

Kohima | June 2

Corrigendum

Lionel Messi testifies in tax fraud trial

A fearless fighter; celebrating the beautiful life of Lamtsala H Sangtam

Chizokho Vero

DIMAPUR, JUNE 2 (MExN): The United Sangtam Students’ Conference (USSC) has decided to begin its second phase agitation, demanding an SDEO Office at Longkhim Town.

The USSC had been undertaking its first phase agitation but with no positive response from the Nagaland State Government. A press note from the USSC informed that the second phase agitation would begin on Monday. The second phase agitation will include shutting down of all government offices and establishments, and restriction on movement of government vehicles within the entire Sangtam jurisdiction in Kiphire and Lonkhim sub divisions.

The USSC has appealed for cooperation from the public. During the period of agitation, the USSC informed that security forces, administration, educational institutions, medical personnel, paramilitary and emergency services will be exempted from the purview of the bandh.

— Jonathan Swift

‘The songs has ended but the melody lingers’

NDA’s 2 years progress card made known to Nagaland

USSC to begin 2nd phase agitation

T R u T H

‘Government needs to go to the people’

reflections

Ah ah. Not yet. We will officially inform you when to reconcile.

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As part of the month-long ‘Vikas Parv’ programme, which was launched to celebrate the completion of two years of BJP-led NDA government at the Centre, Union minister for law & justice D.V. Sadananda Gowda; Union minister of state for Panchayati Raj, Nihalchand Meghwal and National BJP vice president Vinay Sahasrabudhe today highlighted the various activities and achievements of NDA government led by Narendra Modi.

Among the many initiatives highlighted, include the impact of Make in India, Skill India, Stand up India, Digital India, Swachh Bharat etc.

In a function held here at Indira Gandhi Stadium, Union Minister for Law & Justice D.V. Sadananda Gowda said it is the responsibility of a conscientious government to go to the people and interact with them, get feedback and address to whatever has been left out. In this, he also urged the people to give suggestions so that government will take care of it.

Gowda also revealed that there will be a transparent financial transaction in the country by adopting various measures. He said that safety and security of women is one

Chief minister T.R. Zeliang with Union Ministers and Nagaland legislators during the 2nd anniversary of NDA government programme in Kohima on June 2. (Morung Photo)

of the main concern of NDA government,beside employment for youth, farmers welfare etc.

Union Minister of State for Panchayati Raj, Nihalchand Meghwal called upon Nagaland state to avail the benefits of various Central schemes announced by the Prime Minister. He also appealed to the State government to constitute two or three tier gram Panchayat to directly get benefits from the Centre and improve the lives of rural masses.

Appreciating the State government for sincerely implementing MGNREGA, he informed that the centre has already sanctioned Rs 100 crore MGNREGA fund for Nagaland.

National BJP Vice President Vinay Sahasrabudhe said that during the last two years, as far as the government at the centre is concerned, the media were not able to use the word of “scam or corruption” even for once, which he claimed is a world record.

Terming NDA government as one spotless ad-

ministration, Sahasrabudhe said not a single minister was under the allegation of any scam, or scandal or corruption. He said there is transparency, accountability and good governance under NDA government.

Chief Minister T.R. Zeliang in his address thanked Prime Minister Narendra Modi and NDA government for their very bold and positive approach towards the Naga political issue.

“Many prime ministers have come and gone since India’s Independence, and many of them have spoken their good intentions about resolving the Naga issue through peaceful means.

But no Prime Minister has taken such a bold step and positive step like Narendra Modi,” he said.

Zeliang said the Framework Agreement of 3rd August 2015 is a clear example of his straightforward and bold approach toward resolution of the Naga political issue.

He also thanked all the ministers and other leaders of the NDA government at the Centre, for always giv-

Agitation affects govt schools across Nagaland Morung Express News Kohima | June 2

The ongoing agitation of the All Nagaland School Teacher’s Association (ANSTA) and the Nagaland Secondary School’s Field Officer Forum (NSSFOF) across the state has affected the functioning of government schools in Nagaland.

At Merhülietsa Middle School Kohima, only 9 teachers out of the 19 teachers are managing the school. “It is very difficult,” said a teacher at the school, affirming that some classes are left on their own. The school which has Class A

to 8 has about 300 students which has to be managed by the nine teachers.

The agitation has affected school functioning in all parts of the state. “We are trying to manage the best that we can but it is difficult,” complained a teacher at Government Higher Secondary School, Noklak.

The school which has a total strength of 27 teachers managing class 7 to Class 12, have 15 teachers on agitation leaving the rest of the 12 teachers to run the school. The teacher said that the 12 teachers who are all Higher Secondary teachers now have to teach the high school students.

ANSTA and NSSFOF agitation to continue

all,” it cautioned.

The NSF informed that as per the NESO meeting, the memorandum to be submitted to the Prime Minister is a reminder of the memo submitted to the previous UPA government under Dr Manmohan Singh as the Prime Minister. “The concern of the NSF is on the continuous influx of illegal immigrants from India’s neighbouring countries,” it said.

The NSF, it asserted has been fighting and shall continue to fight against any kind of act or bill passed against the interest of the Nagas, “irrespective of the artificial/arbitrary boundaries.” “Therefore, alleging and dragging the name of the NSF by some elements in the infamous 3 anti-tribal bills passed by the Government of Manipur is unfortunate,” it added.

party have nothing to do with us.”

However, the Independent MLAs informed that they have resolved to “appeal to the variant groups within the NPF to sink their differences, if any, so that the party is not weakened in any manner, which would naturally strengthen the NPF-led DAN government headed by Zeliang.”

While maintaining that it is the choice and prerogative of any Independent MLA to choose whom to support or go against, it however stated that they (the six Independent MLAs) on their own volition extend full support to Zeliang.

They espoused confidence that the present leadership is determined to bring all-round development in the state against all odds; and definitely in a position to provide a stable Government to the people.

The Independent MLAs also resolved to continue to extend full support to the on-going political talks between the Government of India and the NSCN (IM) and the Framework Agreement, and as decided by the Parliamentary Working Committee.

In the same vein, the BJP Legislature Party, NLA reiterated full support to the DAN government headed by TR Zeliang, Chief Minister of Nagaland; and resolved to ren-

der their best to strengthen the pre-poll alliance partnership of DAN, which was formed in 2003, “so that the DAN partners can return to power in the State after 2018.”

The BJP legislatures- P Paiwang Konyak; Imtilemba Sangtam, Dr TM Lotha and Mmhonlumo Kikonalso resolved to appeal the NPF leadership to extend support to the North East Democratic Alliance (NEDA) floated recently by the national BJP president, Amit Shah and Prime Minister Narendra Modi at Guwahati.

It also resolved to put on record their deep and sincere appreciation to the NPF party leadership for going all out in support of the BJP party in the recently held elections in Assam thereby, ensuring the resounding victory of BJP party in the neighbouring State.

The BJP legislatures further congratulated Sardananda Sonowal for becoming the first BJP Chief Minister of Assam.

“We are hopeful that the NDA and like-minded parties in the North East Region can make its presence felt in other neighbouring States in the near future so as to bring the region at par with the rest of the country in matters of development and better and improved lifestyle to the people of the region,” the press statement maintained.

on a bed of rocks: Longsa villagers finds daily livelihood

Meanwhile, the NSSFOF and the ANSTA have decided to continue their indefinite cease work agitation.

A joint statement from the two organizations informed their members that the “total indefinite cease work will continue as it is till the genuine demand is achieved.”

The organizations reminded their members across the state to observe it till further information is being conveyed by the central executives and the core committee. They further asked members “not to attend the duty by remaining at home in the station.”

(LEFT) Labourers working in a stone quarry along NH-69 Wokha Road in Longsa Village. (RIGHT) The two huge

NSF refutes allegations of NGBF asks Lotha orgs to support for ‘anti-tribal bills’ withdraw PIL on oil issue DIMAPUR, JUNE 2 (MExN): The Naga Students’ Federation (NSF) today refuted allegations that the federation had expressed support to three bills recently passed by the Manipur government, which have been termed as “anti-tribal.”

The NSF said this in a press note issued to clarify on allegations that the federation had expressed support to the bills during the North East Student’s Organisation (NESO) meeting held in Guwahati on May 17.

“The allegation is baseless as the NESO meeting never discussed on the three bills and the federation in no way supports the bills which are anti-tribal. Certain organisation or individuals trying to distort the facts and twist the story according to their vested agenda will not be tolerated at

ing them the time to hear problems concerning Nagaland whenever they approach them, and for their sincere efforts to develop Nagaland and the North East Region.

Naga People’s Front (NPF) President and DAN Chairman Dr. Shurhozelie Liezietsu said that for some time, Nagaland was the only state in the whole of Northeast which remained as an alliance partner of NDA. However, changes have been taking place now like in Arunachal and Assam, he said.

“Next we will see the fall of Congress under Mr. Ibobi in Manipur at the beginning of the Year,” he said.

In Nagaland, Dr. Shurhozelie said NPF will remain regional in character with national outlook, adding “We will continue to play the role of the big brother with sincerity.”

The function was chaired by Nagaland state BJP president, Visasolie Lhoungu while welcome address was delivered by Rajya Sabha MP, K.G. Kenye.

DIMAPUR, JUNE 2 (MExN): In a show that there is no fissures within the NPF led DAN government, legislatures of the Independent and BJP from the current Nagaland Legislative Assembly (NLA) has reiterated their support to the leadership of incumbent Chief Minister TR Zeliang.

Two separate press statement reiterating allegiance to TR Zeliang from the two NPF partners as per their resolve adopted in meetings held on Thursday was received by the media from the Media Cell, Chief Minister’s Office (CMO).

“We, the Independent MLAs of the current NLA, resolve to reiterate our unwavering support to the leadership TR Zeliang, Chief Minister of Nagaland,” a press statement from the legislatures of the Independent party said.

There are six Independent MLAs under the NPF led DAN government, namely Er Levi Rengma; Er Picto, N. Jacob Zhimomi, Amenba Yaden, YM Yollow and S Chuba Longkumer.

The press statement also maintained that being Independent MLAs, they are “not bound by any political party’s constitution and shall not comment on the suspension or showcause notices served to members of the NPF since the happenings or developments in any political

DIMAPUR, JUNE 2 (MExN): The Nagaland GB Federation (NGBF) undertook a “goodwill mission” to Wokha and held meeting with the Lotha Hoho, Lotha Eloe Hoho, Wokha GB Association, Lotha Students’ Union, Lotha Youth Hoho, ACUAT, Team Metamorphosis, Wokha chamber of commerce and senior citizen.

During the meeting, the house discussed the issue of oil extraction imbroglio with the Nagaland State Government, which is now sub-judice in the Court.

Shikuto Zalipu, General Secretary, read out the appeal letter of the NGBF requesting to withdraw the PIL filed against the State by Lotha Hoho “for the interest of all the Nagas.” The NGBF suggested settling the issue amicably under Naga Customary Law. “The Article 371 (A) of Indian constitution empowered us to take decisions even on our Land and its resources. But taking our grievances to the Court and ignoring our rich Customary Law might bring adverse consequences in near future which may affects the entire Nagas,” said a press note from the NGBF. It therefore appealed to the Lotha Hoho to look into the matter with concern, and “for the greater interest of Nagas, withdraw the case and NGBF also offer intervention while negotiating with any concerned parties for impartial judgments.”

natural rock formations that served as an entrance or gate to Longsa Village. Villagers built stone steps leading to the church. (Morung Photos)

Ashikho Pfuzhe Wokha | June 2

Since ‘time immemorial’, Longsa village in Wokha district has been sleeping on a bed of rocks.

Now villagers are hewing these rocks to make their houses, as well as making a living out of these stones from the dozen quarries dotting the village.

“We have constructed our own house from the earnings from the quarry and also using the stones to build the house”, said Oponsalie Lotha, who along with her husband runs a stone quarry along National Highway-69 just before reaching Wokha town.

One of the biggest and oldest Lotha villages, Longsa in Lotha dialect literally means ‘long’ – rock/stone and ‘sa’-embed.

The village stone industry is not only a source of income to the villagers but is also a source of employment to scores of workers and masons, mostly from Eastern Nagaland.

“Each quarry employs around a work force of 30 to 40, mostly locals

and from Eastern Nagaland. A quarry worker gets Rs. 500 as daily wage. But if they undertake the work on ‘theka’ (contract basis), then their daily earning goes up to Rs. 700-1,000”, said another owner of a stone quarry.

On any working day, the quarries are abuzz with activities with a sizable number of women work-force from Longsa and neighbouring villages seen transporting and feeding stones to stone crushing machines and contributing in keeping the family fire burning. “After hewing the rocks, the stones are cut into different sizes like ‘radha’ (size boulder), which costs Rs. 15 per piece, ‘joita’ (middle boulder) costing Rs. 100 per bucket, and chips”, the owner said.

“We are subsisting on rocks but due to abundance of rocks, there is scarcity of water in our village. On the other hand adjacent Wokha town and Wokha village have plenty of water and my friends there are thriving on flower and seed nurseries”, said Oponsalie with a smile.

Of late, activities in some quarries along NH-69 have slowed down as a couple of 33 KV towers above the

road and supplying power from Doyang Hydro Electric Project to Kohima and Imphal are on shaky ground due to quarrying works below. Various Lotha apex organizations have appealed for shifting of the towers taking into consideration the economic importance of these quarries.

“Last year the Lotha Hoho, Lotha Eloe Hoho and Lotha Sudents’ Union had a meeting with Deputy Commissioner Wokha to highlight this problem. The DC assured to take up the matter with the authorities concerned as hundreds of people are dependent on these quarries for their food and shelter”, said Bankathung Lotha, husband of Oponsalie.

There are plenty of folklores on rocks surrounding the village.

Interestingly, two huge natural rock formations resting on a hillock served as an entrance or gate to the village. Bankathung said in earlier head hunting days, Longa warriors sharpened the ‘daos’ (machetes) on these rocks, which also serve as a vintage point to spot enemies.

Now the village church stands serene on the hillock.

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North East Art Camp and Museum concludes Dimapur, June 2 (mexn): The North East Art Camp and Museum at NEZCC, Dimapur organised by Rengma Cultural and Films Society Limited (RCFSL) has concluded successfully. During the camp, ten artists from North East region participated in the discussion and slide presentation of their artworks. Some of the artist included Sisir Thapa from Sikkim who has done artist residence in China for two years. Mrinmoy Debbarma from Tripura has done artist residence in France for one year and also national awardee. Keshab Narzary (Assam) has done a lot of commission works in his state as well as in Bhutan and Amritam Das (West Bengal) has exhibited and sold paintings in London. According to RCFSL President, Robert James, “art plays an important role in the society. It has a visual language which expresses. It developed brain of the child’s creativity. Therefore, they should not be discouraged.” He also believes that this camp has provided an opportunity to the artists to engage with one another in an informal way of interaction thus enriching their own experience and growth.

DC Phek warns on firing zone phek, June 2 (Dipr): The Deputy Commissioner Phek, Muruho Chotso has informed that the 46th AR Phek is conducting small arms day firing practice at firing range Bn HQ Phek and will continue till June 30 from 0800 hrs to 1600 hrs. Therefore, all the Phek Town and nearby villages dwellers are hereby warned not to go near the firing zone during the aforesaid period.

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ICAR-NRC on Mithun observes 28th Foundation Day

Jharnapani, June 2 (mexn): ICAR-National Research Centre on Mithun celebrated 28th Foundation Day at Jharnapani campus on June 2.

The day-long programme started with the plantation of tree saplings and laying the foundation of Central Instrument Facility-cumMuseum by the chief guest Dr. K.M Bujarbaruah, Vice Chancellor, AAU, Assam and other dignitaries.

Large numbers of farmers from Nagaland, Meghalaya, and school students participated in the programme. The student band of SFS School played songs including the national anthem. A Farmer-Scientist interaction was also organized where queries of farmers on Animal husbandry and agricultural practices were addressed by the scientists of NRC Mithun, Nagaland Center of ICAR-RCNEHR and

Dr. K.M Bujarbaruah, Vice Chancellor, AAU, Assam and other dignitaries during the 28th Foundation Day ICAR-National Research Centre on Mithun celebrated on June 2.

SASRD. The Director of the institute, Dr. Abhijit Mitra, welcomed all the dignitaries and apprised about the achievements of the institute. The guest of honor, Dr. B.C.Deka, Director, ATARI, Umiam , Barapani, Meghalaya emphasized the role of KVK in the popularization of mithun.

Dr. K.M Bujarbaruah,

Vice Chancellor, AAU, in his foundation day lecture entitled “Livestock Development in North-East Region with special Reference to Mithun” highlighted the gap between the production and demands of meat, milk and egg in the NorthEastern region. He pointed out that the average per capita availability of these produces are much below the

Dimapur, June 2 (mexn): Office of the Eastern Naga Students' Union Dimapur informs all the students, who return back Nagaland leaving their documents at respective college initiative taken by ENSUD are directed to collect your original documents at the earliest. For further information contact ENSUD General Secretary Mukamchim Yimchunge 09862442717.

kohima, June 2 (mexn): All the IPs and their beneficiaries registered under ESI Scheme Dispensary, Dimapur are informed to come and avail the medical services from ESI Scheme Dispensary at Mero’s Building, 2nd Floor, Near Agri Expo Gate, 4th Mile w.e.f June 3 as the Medical Officer and para-medical staffs are available in OPD.

Jalukie Pumling Nko elects office bearers Jalukie, June 2 (mexn): The Jalukie Pumling Nko (whole Jalukie Council) of Jalukie Peren district, elected new office bearers team, on May 31, headed

by Namgum Hingleu as President; Benjamin General Secretary; Rampaukai Mpom Treasurer; Advisory board: Imtui Mpom, Hingtung, Vice Chairman Jalukie Pumling NKO; Auditors: Hauneu Hiekha, Kiiulinbo and Avyi; Executive Members: All village Council Chairman under 'Whole Jalukie Council'

Participants with others during the Chakhesang Christian Revival Churches Youth Association’s 'Youth Symposium' held from May 27 to 29 at Mission Centre Chetheba, Phek.

phek, June 2 (mexn): Chakhesang Christian Revival Churches Youth Association’s 'Youth Symposium' was held from May 27 to 29 at Mission Centre Chetheba, Phek under the theme ‘Revamping for God's Glory.’

A press release issued

by President CCRCYA, Veshe Chizo informed that

following resource persons spoke on respective topics: Rev. Vevozo Khamo, Executive Secretary, CCCRC - 'Holy Spirit Movement'; Kevekha Kevin Zehol, Joint Secretary to the Government of Nagaland, Municipal Affairs & President, Nagaland Civil Service Association - 'Christian Ethi-

cal Values and Naga Society; Zapra Chakhesang, former NPSC Chairman - 'Formation and Significance of Christian Revival Church' & 'Politics and its impact on Christianity'; Evangelist Kevisilie, Board of Mission Secretary, CCCRC - 'Traditional Attires, Cultural Songs, Danc-

es, Festivals and Revival Principles'; and Evangelist Ado Kezo – ‘Importance of praise & worship and outreach mission'.

The moderators were Vekhrolo Koza, Rural Development Officer, Government of Nagaland; Er Vethivolu Nyekha, SDO PWD National Highways, Government of Nagaland; and Rukuvoto Ringa, Superintendent, Juvenile Justice, Social welfare Department.

Er. Daniel Kevie, SDO PWD Road & Bridges; Veteu Koza, Tourist Assistant; and Neiteu Koza, Advocate counseled the youths on their own respective profession.

Around 100 youths from different churches attended the three-day long symposium.

Rajya Puraskar Award Ceremony kohima, June 2 (Dipr): The Governor’s Secretariat has informed that the Rajya Puraskar Award Ceremony of Nagaland State Bharat Scouts & Guides will be held on June 9 at 1100 hours at Durbar Hall, Raj Bhavan, Kohima. There will be a rehearsal on June 8 at 3:00 pm hours for the function. It is further requested that all the print, electronic and visual Medias are invited to cover the function.

Three young girls share a light moment while they attend the free medical camp held at Monyakshu Village, under Mon district on May 31. Despite of being one of the biggest villages under Mon District, Monyakshu is yet to have a Primary Health Centre and most of the poor patients do not have the resources to go to Mon town which is more than 130 km away for treatment.

Women livelihood training in Kohima Young entrepreneurs urged to take up agricultural marketing

KMC informs kohima, June 2 (mexn): Kohima Municipal Council (KMC) has informed that painting and renovation of footbridge of Old MLA Hostel junction is underway. Therefore, the public has been requested to avoid using the footbridge and restrain from placing banners and hoarding till the renovation works are completed, informed Kovi Meyase, Administrator, Kohima Municipal Council.

tainability. He urged that the time has come to establish the Livestock board for NEH with sufficient funding to give impetus to the livestock sector.

On this occasion, a special drive, for the popularization and increasing the awareness about the scientific mithun rearing and role of mithun in forest conservation, launched

CCRCYA Youth Symposium held

ENSUD informs

ESI Scheme Dispensary

national average and suggested various contingent plans including the establishment of adequate numbers of livestock and poultry farms in the NEH states. He further suggested that mithun can play a significant role in bridging the shortfall provided mithun rearing is considered as an integrated farming system for better economic returns and sus-

by distributing specially designed T-shirts depicting and pasting stickers on the vehicles plying on NH 39. For motivating the employees’ letters of appreciation and trophies were given. In commemorating the upcoming World Environment Day to be observed on June 5, 500 tree saplings were distributed to SFS School, C.B.M. School and the Chairman of Ward-5 of Medziphema village.

Other dignitaries present at the function were Dr. Viral Yore, Additional Director, Dept of Vety & AH, Govt. of Nagaland, Dr. K David Sema, President, Nagaland State Veterinary Association, Dr. V. Meicheo, CVO, Kohima, Dr D J Rajkhowa, Joint Director ICAR Nagaland Centre, Dr R C Gupta Dean SASRD. The programme concluded with vote of thanks by Dr. S. Mukherjee, Principal Scientist NRC on Mithun.

Participants with others during the Women livelihood training on detergent washing powder and dish wash gel making under District Planning and Development Board (DPDB), Kohima.

kohima, June 2 (mexn): Women livelihood training on detergent washing powder and dish wash gel making under District Planning and Development Board (DPDB), Kohima was jointly organized by NCUI Project, Kohima and ATMA Kohima on May 31 at SCERT Training Hall, Kohima.

Kethosituo Sekhose, SDO (C) and Convenor, Ward Adoption Committee, DPDB Kohima, in his keynote address encouraged the women trainees to give im-

portance on local production not only for domestic use, but also for commercial purpose which could generate income for the family. He further urged the ward women to put into practice what they learnt during the training for self sustenance. He also briefed about the programs undertaken by DPDB Kohima under the leadership of DPDB Chairman, Khriehu Liezietsu, Parliamentary Secretary for Youth Resources and Sports.

The practical session on de-

tergent washing powder and dish wash gel making was demonstrated by Keneilezo Senotsu, CEI, NCUI Project, Kohima.

Zasilhoulie, Chairman and leader of Panchayat Ward-1, thanked the organizers for imparting the training, which is the first of its kind in the ward.

The daylong programme was attended by women from all the 6 colonies of Ward-1 and DPDB Ward Adoption Committee members and colony chairmen and leaders.

Wokha, June 2 (mexn): Training cum consultative meet on agricultural marketing in Wokha district organized by ATMA was held on June 2 at DPDB hall.

Wezope Kenye, DC and Chairman GB speaking as special invitee encouraged the young entrepreneurs to take up agricultural marketing as a profession as a long term sustenance and advised them to tie up with agri and allied departments to fulfill this. While drawing comparison with Phek which also produces good quantity of vegetables, the DC said that Wokha is being more blessed as it produces better and tastier vegetables and fruits.

While lauding ATMA, Agri and KVK for timely intervening in agricultural marketing in the district advised the farmers to take good use of the initiatives. He also encouraged the farmers to grow dragon fruit in the district which is now in high demand in Nagaland and also profitable.

Dr. Mhonchan Shitiri PD while delivering the keynote address said that the main agendum of the meet

is an attempt to regulate agricultural marketing in the district which otherwise is un-regulated. For which as gap filler a marketing vehicle is being purchased with the initiative of Deputy Commissioner, DAO, PD & KVK with funding under district innovative fund.

Peter DAO in his short speech said that there are problems and constrains in agricultural marketing in the district but has to be overcome it through organized system of marketing and encouraged the farmers to take up marketing by ourselves for upliftment of our economy.

Dr. B L Mhalo SMS KVK spoke on recent trends and practices in agricultural marketing and emphasized on group marketing for better income and profitability.

The programme ended with consultation and commitment to improve agricultural marketing in the district. Earlier, the programme was chaired by Chichamo BTM and vote of thanks pronounced by Mhonroni ATM.

‘Be faithful to people and in service’ Tech infusion on food processing

The graduation students from Faith Theological Seminary with others during the 8th Convocation held on June 2. (Morung Photo) Morung Express News the cost of discipleship is high in discipleship, the need to endure Kohima | June 2

On June 2, 33 students graduated from Faith Theological Seminary on June 2 which held its 8th Convocation at its Chapel hall with Rev. Dr. Visielie Angami, Principal, Faith Theological Seminary as the speaker.

Speaking on the theme, ‘Faithful Servants pass on the flag of the gospel’, Rev. Dr. Visielie stated how

today’s broken world and the call to be faithful seems more urgent than before. “To be faithful is to be true and to be trustworthy. Be faithful to people and in service.” exhorted the Principal who mentioned that to pass on the flag of the gospel, one needs to proclaim Christ sacrificially, nurture new disciples, live a good example and finish well to pass on the flag of the gospel. Stressing further on

hardship and remaining faithful to one’s commitment and work was highlighted. A disciple wins souls despite hardships, said Rev. Dr. Visielie who urged the graduating students to remain trustworthy and stand firm on their integrity in any circumstances they are put in to. Quoting the bible verse Philippians 3: 14 to fight the good fight and finish the race, Rev. Dr. Visielie hoped that the students will one

day reach the ultimate goal.

Kevigwelhou Kuotsu, M. Div who delivered a speech on behalf of the graduating students lauded the Seminary and the faculty for imparting values and knowledge to the graduating students. “Hard work is not an easy way but it is definitely a sure way to success.” asserted Kuotsu who further reminded the calling of the graduating students which is to extend the kingdom of God and reaching out to people and spread the Good news.

Special awards were also given where the Academic best student was awarded to Asho Khing, Best Thesis awarded to Küveseto Khüsoh, Most Improved Student to Senuo Mere, Best All Round Student awarded to Kevigwelhou Kuotsu and Best Academic Student in B. Th awarded to Kuviete-o Ritse.

Faith Theological Seminary was established in 2008 and at present have 14 faculty members, and 11 Board of Directors members. Since its establishments, the Seminary has held 7 convocations with 139 students graduating from the Seminary. This year, 33 students have graduated in M.Div, M. Min, M.Div extension and B.Th.

SHG leaders with others during the technical infusion on food processing programme conducted for the SHGs under Putulong Foundation from May 16-28.

Dimapur, June 2 (mexn): A technical infusion on food processing programme was conducted for the SHGs under Putulong Foundation (PLF) from May 16-28 at Alaphra Group conference hall in Dimapur. The programme was conducted by the Indian Institute of Entrepreneurship (IIE) State office in Dimapur under the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship.

The valedictory ses-

sion was graced by YK Shohe, Nodal Officer, KVIC as the chief guest. Moala Longchar, Chairperson of PLF underscored the practice of SHGs taking loan without any clear objectives leading to failures. She exhorted all the SHGs to work hard with fine craftsmanship to ensure that the products are sellable in the market place thus attracting the financial institutions to provide monetary assistance.

She further appealed to the trainees that being part of the SHGs should ensure that it is beneficial to their group as well as for their respective families. Moala also stressed that laziness leads one to indulge in illegal activities. She added that as Christians all SHGs should ensure that a part of their earnings also goes for God’s ministry.

A total of 25 SHG leaders attended the training programme.

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Assam Govt to focus on ‘ILP bills mere tactic to grab tribal lands’ security, good governance Guwahati, June 2 (Pti): Appealing to all militant outfits in Assam to shun violence and join the mainstream, Governor Padmanabha Balakrishna Acharya today said security, good governance and development for all citizens here will be among the top priorities of the newlyelected government.

"Assam has been fighting insurgency for more than three decades now, however, my government would appeal to all militant groups to shun violence and join main stream of life in the greater interest of the state of Assam and its people," Acharya said in his assembly address.

"It would be the endeavour of my government to take the peace process forward and reach settlement. My government would strengthen the law and order machinery and provide all necessary support to our security forces," he informed the House.

On the government's top priority on security, good governance and de-

Assam Governor PB Acharya greets CM Sarbananda Sonowal (right) after administering him oath of office at the swearing-in ceremony in Guwahati on Tuesday. (PTI Photo)

velopment for all citizens in the state, the Governor said, "we will do our best to give a clean, efficient and responsive administration and will strive to ensure our delivery system works with full accountability and complete transparency in all areas of governance.

The government will also explore the aspects of Assam being a land of potential, possibilities and prosperity in the right perspective for bringing about speedy growth to meet the hopes and aspirations of

Agitation against opening of wine shop in Mizoram aizawl, June 2 (nnn): Organised under the aegis of Salem Veng Joint Action Committee, locals of Salem Veng on Wednesday took out a procession in protest against opening of standard wine shop in their locality.

The protest was joined by many locals including women, elders and youths during which protesters carried placards showing resistance against opening of wine shop. The procession was held from Salem Veng Mini Market up to the place where wine shop was opened.

Speaking during the procession Salem Veng JAC chairman Reuben Larinsanga strictly maintained that the locals of Salem strongly objected the selling of liquor and drugs in their locality. He said that

Imphal civic polls pass off peacefully iMPhal, June 2 (nnn): Polling to Manipur’s Imphal Municipal Corporation (IMC) on went off peacefully with a big turnout on Thursday.

Barring stray incidents of clashes among the supporters of contesting candidates at a few polling stations, the polls to the urban bodies passed off peacefully.

A total of 86 councillor candidates and 126 WDC member candidates were in the fray. The counting of votes will take place on June 6 to declare the results at the district headquarters of Imphal Wet and Imphal East.

The polling started at 8 am and ended at 4 pm. Crowds of voters braved the hot summer sun outside polling stations. The voting took place at 225 polling stations spread across the two districts.

CYMA warns ILP defaulters aizawl, June 2 (nnn): The central Committee of the Young Mizo Association today warned non-tribals who do not hold ILP cards and illegally living in Mizoram to immediately prepare their permit within June failing which the person may have to leave Mizoram for good.

CYMA secretary Lalhmachhuana said the organisation will take massive campaign against non-tribals who possess invalid cards and those illegally settled in Mizoram.

He said that the organisation has issued a warning to all concerned nontribals and natives who sponsored ‘Vais’ to prepare and get ready their permit within this June failing which the organisation will push back those persona who fail to produce valid ILP cards.

they have told the person who run wine shop at their locality that they strongly dislike opening of wine shop. “We have warned him not to sell liquor at out locality. But the person paid a deaf year to our request and continued to sell liquor for which we are very disappointed,” he said.

“We can’t accept the fact that our MLA who is expected to show love and kindness to the locals letting his relative to open wine shop at our locality and our locals will never allow liquor to be sold in our area,” he added.

About 10 wine shops have come up in Aizawl city after the implementation of newly legislated Mizoram Liquor Prohibition and Control Act, 2014 since January 15 last year.

the citizens irrespective of their ethnicity, caste or religious identity.

The (BJP-AGP-BPF alliance) government will endeavour to bring about all round development of Assam by optimally utilising its abundant natural and human resources and harnessing latest global technologies and modern management techniques, Acharya said.

The government aimed to achieve balanced development of all the regions of the state - Brahmaputra

and Barak valleys, hill and plain areas, he said.

For economic development, he said the government would instill discipline in the state fiscal situation and had a vision for employment and poverty alleviation by including skill development and vocational training on a large scale, leveraging the hospitality and tourism industry, ensuring singlewindow clearances for ease of doing business.

Local entrepreneurship and youth-owned business would be promoted, job fairs to be conducted in major cities with big employers in hospitality, security, BPO, IT and other such high employment generation sectors, he added.

Giving importance to the development of agriculture, horticulture, food processing industry, animal husbandry and veterinary, Acharya said the government's vision included branding of the different varieties of rice from Assam through geographical indications (GI).

Jalukie: Nagaland

AFFIDAVIT

Regd. No. 776 I Mr. Chahutsingbo Pamai S/o Apibo a resident of Samziuram village PO & PS Jalukie, Peren Dist. Nagaland hereby declared that: 1. I am the deponent of this affidavit.

2. That the name Chahutsingbo Pamai and Chahutsingbo is of same person.

3. I hereby declared that my correct name is Chahutsingbo Pamai and shall be used for all official purposes in the future.

Deponent Solemnly sworn before me by the deponent.

1st Class Magistrate GOVERNMENT OF NAGALAND

OFFICE OF THE ADDITIONAL DEPUTY COMMISSIONER No.Jud-4/Sc/2016

PFUTSERO: NAGALAND

Dated Pfro, the 25th May’2016

NOTICE Whereas Shri. Wekulo Ritse s/o Late Ditsolo-u, Pensioner of Tese Colony Pfutsero Town has applied for issue of Succession Certificate under the Indian Succession Act 1925 to draw the family pension belonging to Late Ditsolo-u of Tese Colony Pfutsero town, who expired on the 13-09-2015.

Therefore, notice is hereby issued inviting any claims and objection from the public pertaining to above mentioned property and to submit the same to the office of the Additional Deputy Commissioner Pfutsero within a period of 30 days from issue of this notice. In the event of this office not receiving any claims and objections within the stipulated time. Succession Certificate will be issued to the applicant as prayed for.

Sd/- SANGMAI C. IMLONG Additional Deputy Commissioner, Pfutsero

1. Enroll your name in the electoral roll if you are 18 years of age and above as on 01/01/2016 through Form 6.

2. Voluntarily disclose and delete your name in the electoral roll through Form 7 if your name is registered in more than one place.

3. Delete entries of dead, shifted, absentees, bogus electors through Form 7.

4. Get your particulars in the electoral roll and EPIC corrected through Form 8.

5. You can transpose your name to another polling station within the same assembly constituency through Form 8A. 6. Replace your poor quality/mismatched photograph through Form 8.

7. Submit your mobile number and email address to your BLO for easy communication during election and getting information on electoral roll related activities.

8. Ensure one man one registration. Avoid multiple registrations.

9. Check your enrolment status through ECI web site www.eci.nic.in or www.ceonagaland.nic.in.

10. For any information, call toll free number 1950.

11. Enrollment at more than one place is a criminal offence punishable under Representation of People Act 1950 and Indian Penal Code with imprisonment or with fine or with both.

Issued by the Office of the Chief Electoral Officer, Nagaland.

GOVERNMENT OF NAGALAND

DIRECTORATE OF HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE KOHIMA: NAGALAND

NO. DHFW-8/NCD/INDIAB-NE/2015-16

DATED KOHIMA, The 1st of June, 2016

WALK-IN-INTERVIEW

A walk-in-interview will be held on 15th and 16th June 2016 at 11:00 AM at Conference Hall, Directorate of Health and Family Welfare, Kohima for the following posts for a field study in Nagaland (India Diabetes Study) by ICMR in collaboration with MDRF, Chennai:

1 Field Investigator

2 Field Technician

No. of Qualification posts Required

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Newmai News Network Imphal | June 2

The JAC against anti-tribal bills will be organising a public campaign against the alleged marginalization, subjugation and exclusion policies of the Manipur government against the tribal populace.

A 15-member team of the JAC will be leaving Lamka under Churachandpur district tomorrow

Experience

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Interested candidates may appear interview with attested copies of all necessary testimonials along with originals. The posts are purely temporary and contractual for nine (9) months only for a field study in Nagaland. No TA/DA is permissible for attending the interview.

Sd/- (DR. L. WATIKALA AO) Principal Director, Directorate of Health and Family Welfare Nagaland: Kohima

morning for Thanlon to oversee the set-up for the same, a JAC statement said on Thursday.

The committee claimed that the Protection of Manipur People Bill, 2015, Manipur Land Revenue and Land Reforms (Seventh Amendment) Bill, 2015 and Manipur Shops and Establishments (Second Amendment) Bill, 2015 have nothing to do with the Inner Line Permit (ILP) currently enforced in Nagaland, Mizoram and Arunachal Pradesh.

It said the ILP in these three states intends to regulate entry of outsiders into their respective states and protect the tribal lands and their unique way of life.

The three bills on the other hand directly infringe upon tribal identity, tribal land and rights and their livelihood and are merely tactics to grab their lands by the Manipur government, it claimed.

The statement further claimed that the step is a tactic of the government to take over the rights and entitlements of the hill tribes.

It appealed to all tribals in the state to extend support to the ongoing movement spearheaded by the JAC for their identity, land rights and livelihood and the very survival.

The committee also urged upon the tribal people not to be swayed by the “divisive policies and tactics” of the Manipur government and its cohorts.

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In The Court of 1st Class Magistrate Jalukie: Nagaland

AFFIDAVIT

Regd. No. 777 I Mr. Ibotui S/o Pauchikap a resident of Jalukie Town PO & PS Jalukie, Peren Dist. Nagaland hereby declared that: 1. I am the deponent of this affidavit.

2. That the name Ibotui and Ibotui Siarau is of same person.

3. I hereby declared that my correct name is Ibotui and shall be us for all official purposes in the future.

Deponent Solemnly sworn before me by the deponent. st 1 Class Magistrate

GOVERNMENT OF NAGALAND

In The Court of 1st Class Magistrate

Public information on National Electoral Roll Purification 2016. (NERP)

Sl. Name of post

The JAC against anti-tribal bills has appealed all the tribals in the state to extend support to the ongoing movement

DIRECTORATE OF EMPLOYMENT, SKILL DEVELOPMENT & ENTREPRENEURSHIP NO. DET-2/14/2001/PT-1/

NAGALAND : KOHIMA

Dated Kohima, the 31st May 2016

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2. Application forms are obtainable from any ITI on any working day during office hours.

3. Seating capacity in each trade is 20 (Twenty) except for Carpenter & Knitting trades in ITI Kohima is 40(forty) each.

4. All trades are under SCVT except Carpenter (1 unit), Surveyor, Mechanic Diesel, Draughtsman (Civil), Welder, Electrician, Fitter, Mechanic Motor Vehicle trades of ITI -Kohima and Secretarial Practice of ITI, Mokokchung fall under NCVT. 5. Cost of application form is Rs. 50/- (Rupees Fifty) only.

6. Only women candidates need apply for Women ITI, Dimapur.

7. Selected candidates will be paid stipend @ Rs.500/-PM. 8. Last date of submission of form is 27/06/2016.

9. Date of Entrance test : (a) 4th July 2016- Non Engg. Trades:Morning - 10:00 a.m. (under Matric Trades) Afternoon - 12:00 p.m. (Matriculate Trades) (b) 5th July 2016- Engg. Trades:Morning - 10:00 a.m. (under Matric Trades) Afternoon - 12:00 p.m. (Matriculate Trades) 10. Declaration of Entrance result 15th July 2016.

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he University of Delhi has announced the dates for undergraduate admissions for the academic session 2016-2017. Online Registration will commence on June 1 and continue till June 19; the first cutoff list will be out from June 27. Unlike previous year, students are not required to make a choice of colleges but they will be allotted according to their percentage that meets the announced cut-off criteria.

The candidates who wish to consider for admission for various undergraduate courses in different colleges of the University, are required to register online at www. du.ac.in However, the candidates are allowed to fill only one common pre-admission form online. Gap year(s) would be no bar for purposes of admission to the undergraduate course. There is no first come first served policy.

There will be no registration/pre-admission form at the college level (online/offline). Registration for all categories including Sports/ECA, Kashmiri Migrants and CW (Defence) will be completely online.

For Hostel accommodation, forms/applications are to be collected and submitted to the concern hostel. For admission to St. Stephen College and Jesus & Mary College, aspirants should contact the concerned college.

The Naga Students’ Union, Delhi’s admission committee members will be available at two or more centres to assist Naga students and others in filling up their forms and in the admission procedures till the end of July. For further information and queries, the concern parents/ candidates may contact any of the NSUD admission committee members.

Convenor: Chawangbo Chalunmai (G.S. NSUD) +919873577664; Co-Convenor: Lhousino Sale +919654801490; Member: Hika Sumi +917838496024; Member: Hriipuni Kayina +918010473608; Member: Kangdi Jeremy +919899364775; Member: Mathiuchunbou Rimai +918802839547; Member: Yaoreikhai Raikhan +91964386742; Member: Wl. Shengam +918882974667.

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SCIENCES/APPLIED SCIENCES/MATHEMATICAL SCIENCES 1. Anthropology 2.Biochemistry 3. Botany 4.Chemistry 5.Geology 6.Biomedical Science 7.Home Science 8.Mathematics 9.Micro Biology 10.Physics 11.Statistics 12.Zoology 13.Home Science Aspiring candidates are required to produce the following documents at the time of admission.

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India surpasses US to become 2nd largest internet market New York, JuNe 2 (IANS): India has surpassed the US as the world’s second-largest internet market and internet user growth remains consistent led by acceleration in India, a new report has said.

According to venture capitalist and analyst Mary Meeker, who released the annual “Internet Trends Report 2016” at the Code Conference in California on Wednesday, the smartphone user and shipment growth have slowed in India.

India has low internet penetration -- nearly 30 percent -- among the population and also low cost of smartphones have resulted in slowdown of smartphone user and shipment growth.

According to the report, the average cost of a smartphone in India is $158 which is among the lowest in the world.

India has been branded as a mobile-only market as over 300 mil-

lion of its estimated 400 million in- ment of more innovative ad formats”. ternet users access the Internet only Internet will need to be overhauled as adblockers were installed on 420 million smartphones, growing at 94 percent year-on-year. This growth is driven by users in India, China and Indonesia.

The report noted that new online-first brands have rapidly grown in popularity for the millennial generation.

In communication, video and images shared are growing as a means of storytelling and messaging has evolved from simple, expressive conversation to business-focused use cases, through mobile devices. with Asian platforms often leading The report, prepared by Meeker the way. who is an analyst at the US-based More efficient and often more venture capital firm Kleiner Perkins convenient than typing, voiceCaufield & Byers, also mentioned based interfaces are ramping quickthat “internet advertising continues ly and creating a new paradigm for to grow, but so does ad-blocking, human-computer interaction, the pushing the envelope on develop- report noted.

Govt lays down advisory for matrimonial websites New DelhI, JuNe 2 (IANS): Aiming to put an end to the fraudulence on the matrimonial sites, the government on Thursday approved an advisory on functioning of such websites and also made identity proof mandatory to create accounts.

Several complaints were lodged with the Ministry of Communications and IT and the Ministry of Women and Child Devel-

opment, which prompted the government to take this step, according to sources.

“C o m m u n i c a t i o n s Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad has approved the advisory on functioning of matrimonial websites on Thursday. With this, legal standards of matrimonial sites are laid down clearly,” sources said.

“The user may be shortly advised to submit or upload the copy of supporting

documents such as proof of ID, address for the purpose of identification.”

The advisory stated that the matrimonial websites should always store IP address of profile creator for one year even after the account is deleted. It was made mandatory to confirm users’ intent to a matrimonial site.

It also said the service providers of such sites should also declare on the home page of the site that

Underprivileged youth become entrepreneurs at Cafe Toto kolkAtA, JuNe 2 (IANS): Donning crisp aprons and trained by French volunteers, young adults from underprivileged backgrounds here are turning into entrepreneurs and taking charge of their life by serving up delectable European fare at the oneof-a-kind restaurant-school Cafe Toto.

Located in south Kolkata’s Chetla area, the restaurant-school is a collaboration between NGO Tomorrow’s Foundation and the French NGO Life Project 4 Youth (LP4Y) with support from the French consulate in

Calcutta. It was launched on April 29.

“We are now training 14 youngsters aged between 18-24 years in a one-year course divided into three sections spanning five days a week, where they learn English, IT skills, communication, personal skills and a micro-economic activity which in Toto’s case is cooking,” Constance, a volunteer from France who is the coach for the project, told IANS. The cafe can seat 20 people at a time and is open two to three days a week for lunch. The trainees come

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Game Number # 3597

Answer Number # 3596

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How to Apply: Completely filled applications should be sent to ‘Divisional Railway Manager (Estt.), Policy Section, Mumbai Central, Mumbai-400008’ on or before 20 June 2016(05PM).

Important dates: Last Date of Application: 20 June 2016 (05PM)

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from different backgrounds: orphans, disabled, victims of domestic violence and others.

So what’s on the menu?

“It’s mostly continental and French. It’s all vegetarian. We have items like apple pie, chocolate cake, vegetarian burgers, crepes, taboulis, falafel with pita bread, hummus, gazpacho and so on. Our customers are mainly foreigners and volunteers who have arrived in Kolkata and want to eat some continental fare,” she said.

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Western Railway Recruitment 2016 Western Railway invited applications for recruitment to the post for Trade Apprentice. The candidates eligible for the post can apply through the prescribed format on or before 20 June 2016.

Eligibility for Apprentice: candidate should have completed Matriculation with minimum 50% in aggregate and ITI from recognised Institute.

Eligible candidates can apply through the prescribed format and send their applications to ‘Divisional Railway Manager (Estt.), Policy Section, Mumbai Central, Mumbai-400008’ on or before 20 June 2016(05PM).

the website is for matrimonial purpose only and should not have any obscene material.

“The website should maintain transparency.

It should have fairness in data collection, have an objective to identity proof and have an in-built mechanism of grievance redressal,” the source said.

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Despite hike, Goa brings petrol price below Rs. 60 PANAJI, JuNe 2 (IANS): The Goa government on Wednesday slashed Value Added Tax (VAT) on petrol by 5% to bring the fuel’s price to below Rs 60 per litre despite the recent hike by the central government late on Tuesday to the tune of Rs 2.58 per litre. This is the second time that the BJP-led coalition government has had to slash Value Added Tax in a fortnight the first being on May 17, after the Indian Oil Corporation raised prices of fuel by 83 paise.

Petrol prices in Goa had fallen drastically in 2012 after the government virtually abolished 22% VAT on petrol price, as part of a poll promise made in its election manifesto. However, over the last 2 years, the state government increased the VAT to the pre-21012 levels, with CM Parsekar claiming that the earlier decision to abolish VAT on petrol was only to bring down prices at a time when fuel prices were at an all-time high. The chief minister has however promised to keep the price of petrol below Rs 60, despite price hikes by the central government, by reducing VAT judiciously. With the reduction of VAT from 20% to 15% on Wednesday, the price of petrol in Goa now is Rs 59.65.

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NUNTSA condemns assault, threat Lumami, June 2 (mexn): The Nagaland University Non-Teaching Staff Association (NUNTSA) has strongly condemned the “harassment, threat and assault” meted out to students, faculty and staff of Nagaland University, without any provocation by “some youths in inebriated state” on May 19 on the highway between Mokokchung and Nagaland University headquarters, Lumami.

In a press release, NUNTSA strongly urged upon all right-thinking citizens and organizations to condemn the incident, while also urging upon the competent authority of Nagaland University to take measures to safeguard the University community.

NUNTSA stated that “hooligans” waylaid Nagaland University bus and ve-

hicles belonging to faculty and staff of the university at a place under Mokokchung district administration “nearby Sumi Settsu village”. In this regard, the University has already written to SDO (Civil), Akuluto to take necessary actions, it added.

“Even after the incident, there was a threat to a senior faculty member in his office room,” it stated revealing that the threat was made through a phone call brought by one of the miscreants, wherein a person “claiming to be an underground based at Dimapur”, tendered apology on behalf of the unruly youths but followed it with a threat demanding that the complaint be withdrawn. This, the association rued, has further increased the “sense of insecurity” among the University community.

NAGALAND

World Clubfoot day today

Dimapur, June 2 (mexn): With a goal to raise awareness about Clubfoot disability and its prevention, the Ponseti International Association (PIA) has designated June 3 as World Clubfoot Day with the theme “World free of Clubfoot Deformity”.

Clubfoot is a condition where the foot is twisted inward. It can be corrected with serial cast and a special shoe. Without treatment, people with club feet often appear to walk on their ankles or on the sides of their feet.

The date was chosen to commemorate the birth date of Dr. Ignacio Ponseti, (1914 - 2009) the developer of the Ponseti Method to treat Clubfoot. The Ponseti Method is a non-surgical treatment that includes gentle manipulation of the feet followed by the application of plaster casts and temporary bracing/shoe.

Many children born with clubfoot are misunderstood as polio affected children. In India, a child with Clubfoot is born every 10 minutes, i.e., over 50,000 children every year.

ACIF has no authority to impose penalties, Dimapur Police informs Dimapur, June 2 (mexn): The Dimapur Police has informed the public and the various offices that the Anti-Corruption and Crime Investigation Front (ACIF) is not a statutory body under the Central or the state Government and as such “has no authority

to impose penalties, adjudicate decision, sentence imprisonment etc.”

A press release from the Dimapur Police PRO while stating that the Dimapur Police is not against any individual or organization fighting the evils in the society or working for its bet-

terment, maintained that “actions and activities must be carried out within the permissible confines of the law and without infringing into the functions of the competent agencies”. Violation will attract actions as per law, the Dimapur Police warned.

According to a press release from Tiarenla Jamir, Nagaland State Programme Coordinator, CURE International India, it is estimated that 60–70 are born with Clubfoot every year in Nagaland.

“From our experience we learn that there is very less awareness among the public that clubfoot can be treated,” Jamir stated in the press release. Many children undergo expensive surgery resulting in lifetime pain and non-shoe-wearable foot, it added.

With a goal to eradicate disability

caused by Clubfoot in India, CURE International India began its services in April 2009 providing free treatment for children with Clubfoot. In Nagaland, CURE Clubfoot Nagaland started in September 2012 at Naga Hospital Authority Kohima and to date, 46 children have been enrolled from the state. A formal Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) was signed between Govt. of Nagaland and Cure International India on March 25, 2013.

CURE International India is a national health care organization working in partnership with Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Maharashtra, Bihar, Jharkhand, Assam, Nagaland, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Manipur, Arunachal Pradesh, Rajasthan, Odisha, Tripura, Sikkim, J&K and Chattisgarh State Government to provide training and managerial support and we are successfully running state level Clubfoot.

For more information, one may contact the CURE Clubfoot Nagaland Helpline at 9615606161.

ANSTA, NSSFOF agitation ANGPTA reminds primary teachers Kohima, June 2 (mexn): As resolved by ANGPTA and NGPTA, the primary teaches are reminded not to take part in the ongoing agitation called by ANSTA and NSSFOF and continue with their normal duties. ANGPTA central Press and

information secretary Imchanuchet Jamir in a press release said it is observed that some section of the officers is intimating the primary schools to close down through “personal phone calls and SMS and muscle man etc.” The office of ANGPTA view this very seri-

ously and will hold the Officers concern responsible if any untoward incident take place, the release stated. The ANGPTA reminded that Government Schools “do not belong to any Association or Individual” and that “there should be no room for force rule.”

Zunheboto, June 2 (mexn): ANSTA Zunheboto Unit has re-affirmed and extended support to the NSSFOF and ANSTA for the second phase of

agitation which has started from June 1, in the form of total cease work against the failure of the Government in addressing the total bifurcation

of elementary and secondary from higher secondary section. This was stated in a press release issued by ANSTA Zunheboto Unit.

Dimapur police arrest 5 for various crimes ANSTA Zunheboto Unit supports Dimapur, June 2 Auto Owners Syndicate, it Swansea S/o Salmon and;

(mexn): The Dimapur police has arrested 5 people over the past week and has charged them under various crimes, a press note Addl. Dy Commissioner of Police/PRO informed.

According to the PRO, the first arrest made by May 28 when the personnels of East PS of the Dimapur Police arrested one person identified as Mughalu Ayemi Ayemi while he was found collecting illegal vehicle tax near Hazi Park area.

He was collecting tax in the name of the Dimapur

said adding that cash and other incriminating documents in the form of coupons were seized from his possession.

The second arrest was made on June 2, when the Anti-Extortion Team under Zone-II of the Dimapur Police arrested three extortionist while they were in the area trying to collect illegal taxes.

The three arrested persons are members of the NNC(NA) and were identified as ‘SS’ Secretary UT-1 Tokaho Chopy S/o Kakheto Chopy; ‘SS’ Lieut Abel

‘SS’ Lieut Simon Aye S/o Yehovi Aye, the Police said.

One 7.65 pistol with 7 live rounds, one .22 pistol with 2 live rounds, demand slip coupons and a vehicle has been seized from the arrested persons, it added.

Meanwhile, the Dimapur Police personnel manning ISBT detected and seized 11,000 capsules of banned Spasmo Proxivon from the possession of Pukhalu Assumi.

Cases registered under relevant sections and the investigations are on, the police further informed.

Awareness programme held in Zunheboto

Zunheboto, June 2 (mexn): The Zunheboto District Legal Services Authority (ZDLSA) organized an awareness programme on May 31 at Olympic Higher Secondary School, Zunheboto.

The event was held in collaboration with the school management on the occasion of World No Tobacco Day. Atoka Achumi, Secretary of ZDLSA spoke on the significance of World No Tobacco Day. One of the resource persons, Dr. Esther Cho-

phy Ngullie, Dental Surgeon at District Hospital Zunheboto, spoke on the harmful effects of tobacco use from the medical perspective.

She dwelled on the diseases and ailments which are directly associated to the use of tobacco in both its smoke and smokeless forms, a press release from ZDLSA Secretary informed.

Another resource person, Tovi Z. Yeptho, Panel Lawyer of ZDLSA spoke on the legal aspects pertaining to the prevention, prohibition and control of use

of tobacco products.

He primarily dwelled on the restrictions provided by law on the sale, consumption, promotion and use of tobacco and its products and the punishments imposed by law for contraventions thereof.

Other highlights of the programme included a speech competition and painting competition on the theme “No Tobacco”.

The winners of the competition were awarded gift hampers with token prize money which was sponsored by ZDLSA.

Peren unit supports Central ANSTA and NSSFOF peren, June 2 (mexn): A Core Committee has been constituted during a joint meeting of ANSTA and NSSFOF with the teachers of Peren district.

Ramdi, Headmaster, GHS Dungi was selected as the convenor and Adaile as secretary of the Core Committee for the second phase of agitation.

A press release from the

of NSSFOF and all primary, elementary and secondary teachers in the first phase of agitation, said the same should continue in the second phase of agitation.

It also appealed to the government to address the “genuine demand” of Central ANSTA and NSSFOF at the earliest if it is really concerned for the career and welfare of the students.

Lotha Regional NNC supports present leadership WoKha, June 2 (mexn): The Lotha Regional Council of Naga National Council (NNC) has accused Kiumukum of continually "creating confusion, hatred and division in Union Territory-1," NNC even after five years since he was expelled from the NNC on ground of cheating and misuse of fund.

A press release from LRC, NNC President, Yilow Humtsoe accused Kiumukum of collecting

Harmful effects of tobacco highlighted WoKha, June 2 (mexn): World No Tobacco Day was observed at Dr MM District Hospital here with a focus on WHO theme ‘Get ready for plain packaging.’

Dr Meribeni Odyuo, DNO (NTCP), Wokha gave a short introduction on the theme and its significance in reducing tobacco consumption in any form across the globe, while also describing the history of World No Tobacco Day. She lamented the grim scenario of tobacco consumption in Nagaland, which is the second highest tobacco consuming state in the country after Mizoram.

Dr Mhonthung Tungoe, Dental Surgeon, in his keynote address spoke on the harmful effects of tobacco and also highlighted the burdens of tobacco in India. He pointed out that tobacco kills 10 lakhs annually and is the main cause of oral cancer in India.

T Kupa, EAC Wokha Hq representing the Deputy Commissioner, Wokha exhorted the gathering.

He stressed on the impor-

Core committee expressed unflinching support to Central ANSTA and NSSFOF for the second phase of agitation on the issue of bifurcation.

The release issued by Secretary, Adaile and Information and Publicity Cell Secretaries, Teisi and Robert N Marathon, while acknowledging the support received from all the members

general public and business communities' money in Dimapur and Kohima in the name of NNC (N/A). The release said that all NNC members must “discard” him for the good of the society as “he knows nothing about Naga politics and this is for best interest of Naga freedom.”

It further stated that the Lotha Regional Council in particular and other members of NNC Parent Body

stand behind the leadership of Z. Royim Yimchungrü and V. Nagi, the Acting President and General Secretary respectively as “they are committed and dedicated leaders for Naga freedom striving for peace and unity of Naga people in the homeland...”

The Lotha Regional Council blessed the leadership and prayed to God for wisdom, strength, guidance and endurance during the present crisis.

lost and found Raju alias Salto alias Ondip a boy of around 8 years from Adivasi community was found loitering alone at Dimapur on May 29 by a concerned citizen. The child was produced before the Child Welfare Committee (CWC) Dimapur and is currently under its protection.

Details of the child provided by CWC Name of the Child : Raju alias Salto alias Ondip Age : 8 years Community : Adivasi Father’s name : Bijoy Mother’s Name : Maria Address : Golapani The CWC Dimapur appeals to the parents, relatives and anyone who knows the child to kindly get in touch at the following given phone numbers for restoration of the child.

Contact:

CHILDLINE Dimapur: 1098 (Toll free), 03862-224151/248744 CWC Dimapur: 9436260005.

MEx FILE NNC UT-1 reminds Kiumukum on ‘expulsion’ Dimapur, June 2 (mexn): The Union Territory-1 of the Naga National Council has reminded Kiumukum Yimchungrii of his expulsion on June 2, 2011 “by his own Yimchungrii region”. “His own people wrote and pointed out much about his mischief and misdeeds at that time which were well known to the people of this so called leader,” a press release from H. Sumi, Chairman, UT-1 stated. “The Yimchungrii people will make it clear and bring to light again about this person in days to come and his other stories will be exposed afresh as per his demand, and also the UT-1 will write more about his degraded stories,” the UT-1 Chairman added.

“We will gladly keep on writing about him as demanded by him. Let the people be reminded more and more about him afresh.”

Unidentified body recovered Kohima, June 2 (mexn): An unidentified body of a non-Naga male, aged around 35-40 years, height 5 ft 11” and dark complexion, was found below NH-2 near Manipur FCI godown, Kohima on May 31 at around 9pm. According to a press release from Kohima Police PRO Atu Zumvü, the victim was found wearing an undergarment and “a wrist band usually used by Hindus”.

The victim bore nine stitches on his head near left ear, two protruding teeth on right upper jaw and both sides of arms tattooed, the release added. Further informing that the body is being kept at the morgue of Kohima South PS for identification, the PRO informed that details can be obtained from the Kohima South police station or Khuzama police station before the expiry of 72 hours. Contact: OC South PS – +918575045520, South PS – +918575045502; OC Khuzama PS - +918575045515, Khuzama PS – +918575045505.

AR apprehends armed NSCN (IM) cadre peren, June 2 (mexn): Troops of 18 Assam Rifles apprehended one NSCN (IM) cadre from a house at Belikui Colony near Kepuijang junction in Peren on May 29. According to a press release from the AR, the cadre, identified as Private Gongdau (38 years), is reported to be involved in “illegal extortion and intimidating local populace”. One 7.65 mm Pistol (Made in USA) along with 3 live ammunitions, 3 mobile phones, cash amounting to Rs 3,000 and incriminating documents were recovered, the AR release informed. The cadre along with the seized weapon and articles were handed over to Peren Police Station.

ANHTU Peren Unit informs peren, June 2 (mexn): The All Nagaland Hindi Teachers’ Union (ANHTU) Peren Unit has informed all the Hindi teachers of Peren District that there will be a general meeting on June 11 at Jalukie Town Hall at 10am. The union has in this regard requested all the members to attend the meeting without fail.

CondolenCe messages

School children perform play on after effect of tobacco Dimapur, June 2 (mexn): MGM Hr Sec School, Dimapur celebrated World No Tobacco Day on May 31. In the morning assembly, Priyanka delivered an awareness speech and Class 12 students performed a short play with the theme “After effect of tobacco addiction”.

Poster competition was conducted on the theme “Get Ready for Plain Packaging”. The winners were given certificates.

Principal, Fr. PS Varghese gave tance of the Government, stakeholders, NGOs and churches in reducing tobacco consumption. He said that a single tobacco user in a family has an impact on the family’s economy. He added that it is the responsibility of everyone to play a role in reducing tobacco consumption.

Dr Enrithung Lotha, Chief Medical Officer, Wokha spoke on the importance of awareness on the harmful effects of tobacco and also on the sensitization of the stakeholders. He also spoke on the importance of setting up of Counselling and Tobacco

awareness talk and briefly explained the ill effects of tobacco. The activated AntiTobacco Cell members were informed to give awareness talks to each class and check the students against use of any type of tobacco products in the school campus. The Principal also informed that MGM has been awarded state level Anti Tobacco Free School Certificate for its tremendous efforts to fight against tobacco use among children.

Cessation Centres.

‘Consumption level of tobacco very high in Peren’ Peren: World No Tobacco Day with the theme “Plain Packaging” was observed at District Hospital, Peren on May 31.

Dr. Atsungla, Medical Superintendent, District Hospital Peren in her keynote address raised concern about the alarming death caused by the effects of tobacco use. She said Peren district has been approved in the second phase of National Tobacco Control Pro-

gramme implementation by the Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, GOI because consumption level of tobacco is very high in the district as per survey report.

She called upon the participants to cooperate and give support as the department along with the stakeholders go about implementing the programme in the district.

Tainu, ADC Peren challenged the participants to be proactive and take steps to thwart the increasing tobacco consumption amongst the public and to disseminate awareness to the community about the ill effects.

Funeral service of Late Lamtsala being held in Kohima. (Courtesy: Nourhevilie Khate)

Peace Channel: The Peace Channel has offered its heartfelt condolences to the family members of Lamtsala H. Sangtam. “The news of her death on the night of June 1st has come as a great shock to those of us who know her and the loss will certainly be felt by the Peace Channel Family,” a condolence message from the organisation read.

Peace Channel referred to Lamtsala as a “great sing-

er” and added, “She was always inspiring and supporting the youths and we have lost a trend setter musician in Nagaland.”

“We pray to our Almighty God to grant the strength to tide over the irreparable loss to the family members. We pray in tears for her departed soul to rest in peace,” the message concluded.

sic community of Wokha district has expressed deepest condolences to the bereaved family of renowned artist Lumtsala. “The musicians and the music community of Wokha [are] deeply pained by the demise of the young singer,” a condolence message from De Band stated. It is a great loss to the music community in Nagaland, it added De Band: De Band manDe Band stated that Late agement along with the mu- Lumtsula along with her

band, Purple Fusion, has contributed immensely to music in the state and have made Nagaland proud in the music industry by making Naga folk fusion popular all over the world. “The ‘De Band’ and the music community of Wokha pray she Rests in Peace and that the almighty God comfort the bereaved kin of the departed soul,” the message concluded.

(Tribute story on Page 11)

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THE MORUNG EXPRESS

The Power of Truth

The Morung Express volume Xi issue 151

Demography, Labor and Demographic Engineering

W

ith the supposed onward march towards progress and development, policy makers and their consultants have initiated a course of action without giving much thought about the consequences.

The first evident fall-out of this approach is the ever increasing outside labor pool that is comprised primarily of unskilled laborers driven by compelling conditions in search of work in order to survive. The expansion of the labor population is occurring in an uncontrolled and unregulated rate.

This demographic growth trend has adverse consequences on society, culture and the people. In the Naga context, the areas most impacted by the incoming flow of the labor pool have been around the issue of demography and employment. The effects of these consequences are self-evident and have the potential to cause far reaching short-term and long-term problems. For instance, the increase of labor force is quite unnatural and indicates abnormality, especially when it continues to be a ‘disturbed area’ of conflict. Perhaps the more important questions are whether the increase is caused by the growing numbers of indigenous people; or is it a result of the growing nonindigenous population. By any just standard this abnormality raises eyebrows and requires a thorough examination.

History shows that the policy of ‘demographic engineering’ has been an ongoing phenomenon in conflict situations, particularly in the case of indigenous peoples. It is a means of diluting political issues into questions of domestication and assimilation within the lexicon of its intended mainstream. The rationale behind ‘demographic engineering’ has social, economic and cultural dimensions with a political objective. At the heart of such a project, the intention, particularly in the case of indigenous peoples, is to bring people within the effective control and mechanism of state structures. At the same time, it is not surprising that development without the people’s participation has a questionable intent. Interestingly, the drastic change in Naga demography is being felt more clearly in the last ten to fifteen years and more aggressively in the few years or so.

To address the policy of ‘demographic engineering’ requires a more comprehensive approach that touches issues of employment, trans-border labor migration, and, fundamentally, the political question of citizenship. Present discussions and debates for effective policies to address the predicament of illegal immigrants form just one aspect of ‘demographic engineering.’ The tendency to isolate the issue of illegal immigrants could be counter-productive if not placed within the broader aspects of state demographic engineering which at its root has homogenizing and hegemonizing tentacles towards assimilation into the mainstream.

The continuous push and pull between the contradicting elements of the center and the periphery is best demonstrated in the struggle of demographic organizing. The need to find a satisfactory solution to the policy of ‘demographic engineering’ based around the question of political citizenship will become more apparent over time. Essentially, this requires a paradigm shift around the question of citizenship, which presently for the Nagas is primarily revolving around primordial identities of exclusive territory. This shift requires a move towards a discourse where citizenship is centered on an inclusive understanding of political identity of a political nation where the will of the people is the decisive authority. Can Nagas be a dignified people without this shift?

lEfT wiNg |

Sugandha Rawal IANS

Art is dying, getting replaced by entertainment: Shergill

H

e feels that independent music has become a 'little brother' to 'big brother' film music in India, but indie singer Rabbi Shergill says he is more concerned about how the essence of 'pure art' is fading away and getting replaced by "entertainment".

"Art is dying slowly, and getting replaced by entertainment. Right now, living requires so much money that people can't really pursue pure art; so they end up diluting the art a little so that they make some money off it," Shergill told IANS in an interview.

"Pure art is not being attempted anywhere... It is not so just in music but in many artistic forms. Art is dying in general.

And if nothing else, it is in a state of decline," added the artiste, who performed at The Gig Hop at Dublin Square, Phoenix Marketcity, Mumbai, last week.

Shergill rose to fame with "Bulla ki jaana", the song which became a vestige for music interspersed with traditional lyrics, to stream to popularity. He earned the title of 'urban balladeer' thanks to his knack of blending rhythms and sounds of Indian culture to his songs.

As a flagbearer of independent music, what according to you can save art from getting wiped out from our culture?

"I don't know... I am more concerned about the independent spirit of art to survive," he said.

The Delhi-based singer, who completed 10 years in the music world in 2015 and has churned out hits like "Challa" from superstar Shah Rukh Khan-starrer "Jab Tak Hai Jaan", "Tere Bin", "Tu Mun Shudi" and "Jugni", finds it "complex" to comment on the current position of independent music.

"It is a good time to be in independent music if you are just starting out... You have more places to perform, there is a greater likelihood of you earning an honest living as a musician, you can tour, you can improve your craft and moreover you can just be a musician."

But the scene, he says, is not so encouraging for old-timers.

"It is a great time to be somebody who is just starting out but it is not such a great time if somebody who has been there for long".

"Independent music at one point was as big as film music.

Post 2007, it has become the little brother of the big brother, which is film music. And that is where it is being confined.

"We have a memory of playing the big boys and doing things on our terms... So, somewhere that can't be done now given the state of affairs. That is obviously a little disappointing for people who have been there... Now I am just glad to be able to perform and play my music."

A bevy of musicians have lauded the changing times with Bollywood opening up to independent music, but Shergill feels there is a "complete absence of independent music" post 2007.

He says: "If we get down to count popular independent hits since 2007, we will not be able to fill our fingers on our hands."

Other than performing, Shergill is working on a new album, which, he says, will be "more meticulous than previous ones".

And about plans to give music for Bollywood after "Raanjhanaa"?

Well, there may be "something" this year.

C O M M E N T A R Y

Garga Chatterjee

NEET creates a bias for urban, rich and Anglo-Hindi students

T

he National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET) as a common entrance exam is biased against students who have studied in non-Hindi mother-tongue medium, students who have studied in state boards, students who are poor and from a rural background. This bias towards urban, rich, Anglo-Hindi students in the form of the CBSE syllabus affects not only aspiring doctors but also the health-care system. Also, this centralization of power and influence in the hands of Delhi in matters of education is an ominous sign for our pluralist democracy as a whole.

Let’s remind ourselves what medical entrances and hence, medical colleges are not for. They are not for providing good exam takers of 12th standard science with a prize in the form of a lucrative career.

They are also not for nourishing holy cows like ‘national integration’, filling the medical college seats with the most ‘meritorious’ (with all the dubious assumptions associated with that term) or worsen the already skewed urban rural divide in the density of doctors. At a very basic level, it is to produce trained health workers who would provide health-care to the multitude and/or advance the understanding of human biology and diseases by research.

The particular biases NEET are a grave challenge to these objectives. In the Indian Union, doctor density is very low. It is abysmally lower in rural areas. By handing an entrance exam advantage and hence medical college seats to students of a board who tend to be more urban with an ethno-linguistic bias, the health of hundreds of millions are being put at jeopardy.

Experience from non-Hindi states show that students who hail from rural areas and who studied in their mother-tongue are the ones who are over-represented in the rural public health system. Moreover, in the communicative art that is medical practice at the grassroots, those who are divided by language, culture, class, etc from the masses are less likely to get to the heart of the complex social context of disease in South Asia and hence would be sub-standard care-givers for the grassroots. The NEET plans to not only destroy the dream of poor, rural, non-Hindi

I

n July 2014, I went to Donetsk, a separatist-controlled region in eastern Ukraine, to cover the shooting down of Malaysia Airlines Flight 17.

It was a dangerous place at the time.

The Ukrainian military and the rebels were shelling each other, and temperamental men with Kalashnikovs who had been known to kidnap journalists were everywhere. Like many foreign reporters, I was there to relay what was happening to the remains of the downed flight’s 298 passengers and crew members. Before I went to the crash site, I obtained accreditation from the separatists. This did not guarantee that I would be safe, but it was the only way to get past the armed checkpoints.Now Ukraine has labeled me an accomplice in terrorism.

On May 7, the website Mirotvorets (“Peacemaker”), courtesy of anonymous hackers, published part of the separatists’ accreditation records. My name, email address and phone number were among those of more than 4,000 journalists, including freelancers like me, as well as correspondents from this newspaper, Reuters, the BBC and other outlets. We were collectively labeled “terrorist collaborators” for gaining accreditation from the separatists. The list’s publishers claimed not to know what the consequences would be of releasing this information, but it seemed clear that the intent was to encourage people to take action against the journalists on their own.

Anton Gerashchenko, a member of Ukraine’s Parliament and an adviser to the Ministry of Interior, praised the publication of the list and called for journalists to assist Ukraine in its “information war” with Russia. Condemnation of the list followed from organizations including the Organization for Security and Co-operation in

mother-language medium students (that is, a plurality of all students) of becoming a doctor, it also wants to create a cadre of doctors who want urban and foreign careers, with lesser ties to soil and the realities of rural areas, where the majority live. Most states already find it hard to get qualified doctors for rural postings. An urban rich bias will destroy the system irreparably. The only beneficiaries of this regressive move will be private nursing homes, big health-care chains and of course USA – medical colleges of the Indian Union will serve as supply factories for these entities, at a greater degree than it is now.

The anxiety of many parents and students on the NEET imposition is apparent. So is the solution they have planned. Many say, if they had known, they would have put their children in CBSE schools. This is exactly what the central governments have always wanted – an opportunity to catch more students whose lives can be affected by their periodic ideology driven syllabus changing fiats via NCERT and CBSE. The Indian Union government has always believed that deracination and diversity-destruction of the various ethno-linguistic nationalities of the Indian Union through top-down manipulation and usage of various carrots and sticks is a path to a homogeneous Indian-ness. It is not accidental that Bollywood, cricket and other aspects of the AngloHindi culture sphere created by post-liberalization corporate interests (including urban corporate health-care giants) have exactly this deracinated 'ideal Indian' consumer in mind.

State board students have no clue about the immensity of the forces stacked up against them.

NEET paves the way for that great unstated New Delhi dream – the effective destruction of state boards and hence the destruction of all the possible well-springs of autonomous ideological streams that give precedence to sentiments, realizations and consciousnesses that tie an individual to one's own society and homeland. This makes NEET a criminal project of epic proportions, something that has already been partially achieved by the introduction of a common engineering entrance examination throughout the Indian Union.

Early unstructured observations reveal a huge surge in the proportion of central-board students in engineering colleges everywhere. A side-effect of that is in the form of Hindi-Hindu-Hindustan type of political disturbances in hallowed institutions like West Bengal's Jadavpur University for the first time where some are finding the academic and ideological culture of Bengal alien and in opposition to what their own academic and socio-economic and ideological rearing taught them as ideal. The political clout of the rootless, migrant, urban, middle and upper-middle classes steeped in Anglo-Hindi national consciousness is at its peak. They are the first citizens of the Union. It is not surprising that NEET finds huge support in this group. This support for schemes that ensure legal over-representation in the name of uniformity or merit overlaps hugely with opposition to reservation. This demographic overlap is probably not accidental.

What may be effective and efficient in homogeneous and unitary nations is a formula for selective cultural genocide in a nation of nations formation like the Indian Union. Which is why autonomy of state boards need to be protected.

At this point, it’s important to remember that in Ambedkar's constitution, education was squarely in the state list and Delhi had no business in parking its nose through its CBSE and other agencies.

During the emergency, Indira Gandhi's government transferred it to the Concurrent list, which is all but euphemism for the Union list. Now, the NEET might help CBSE cannibalize prestigious state boards and reduce the latter to the status of school-leaving certificate printers for the rural vernacular poor, like how Madrassa boards now are.

That’s how much Delhi's power had grown since 1950. That’s how much we have fallen. NEET is a medicine whose side-effects are much more damaging than the disease it claims to cure. It is time for the non-Hindi states to get together, curb the powers of the Medical Council of India and make concurrence of state medical councils obligatory, and put education back into the state list, where it originally belonged in Babasaheb's constitution.

Ukraine Declares War on Journalism ian Bateson NYT Europe and the Committee to Protect Journalists. Ukraine’s ombudsman called for the website to be blocked.

As criticism built, the people running Mirotvorets said they would take their website offline and the Kiev prosecutor’s office began an investigation into whether or not those running the site had committed a crime.

In response, the interior minister, Arsen Avakov, declared his support for Mirotvorets and accused those who criticized the publication of the list of harboring separatist sympathies. His Facebook post received over 3,000 likes, and the publication of the list is strongly supported by the public. After an official from the Ministry of Information Policy said on TV that the list threatened the lives of journalists her boss, Yuriy Stets, posted an apology on social media, saying that the official did not represent the ministry’s position.

Emboldened by the support, the website is now back online and has posted additional journalists’ contact information. The editors stated that they would not listen to the “whimpering” about “freedom of speech.” An adviser to the head of the Ukrainian Security Service announced that the journalists on the lists were being investigated as potential spies.

These lists are nominally about who has interacted with the separatist rebels, but they create a wider — and more dangerous — precedent. The website and its supporters in government are suggesting that journalists can be divided into two camps: those who support the state and those who are against it, with the implication that journalists who criticize the government should be silenced.

This is dangerous in any society, but especially in Ukraine right now, where critical journalism is especially necessary. Few reforms have gone fully into effect and the country has recently taken a hard turn back toward cronyism. President Petro O. Poroshenko installed a close ally as prime minister, breaking the division of legislative and executive power established after the Maidan Square protests in 2014 that led to the ouster of his predecessor. He also named a crony with no law degree as general prosecutor. As corruption and nepotism threaten the hope of Ukraine’s revolution, journalists are being told that they are helping the enemy just by doing their jobs.

Ukraine has long felt outgunned by Russia’s propaganda machine. Moscow’s state-sponsored TV channels and Internet trolls have tried to divide

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Ukraine and turn global sentiment against it. Kiev lacks the budget to match those propaganda projects, but many Ukrainian publications and journalists avoid reporting news that looks bad for their country or could serve Russian propaganda. Ukrainian officials recognized this reluctance as a useful political tool.

They now seek to explain away any criticism as Russian “hybrid warfare.” That is how Mr. Poroshenko dismissed a New York Times editorial criticizing his failure to tackle corruption.

In trying to encourage “patriotic” journalism, in which the state always receives the benefit of the doubt, Ukrainian officials are actually fostering a journalism culture similar to Russia’s. Russia, too, chastises reporters and publications that publish stories critical of the government for not being patriotic. And that’s why not many do so anymore. Recently, the editorial staff of one of the few remaining independent news organizations in Russia, RBC, was dismissed following government pressure. There are also darker chapters of silencing critical journalists, including accusations of murder.

Most senior Ukrainian officials have avoided commenting on the release of journalists’ names and information.

But they should now act in accordance with the Western values that they claim to believe, and condemn the defamation of journalists just for working in separatist-controlled areas. They must also ensure that the offending website is shut down and that the investigation into who published the list results in criminal charges. This alone will not ensure that the country’s news media is free and fair, but it will help set the right tone. Ukraine must not sacrifice press freedom in its struggle to survive war.

Ian Bateson is working on a book about Ukrainian identity after the Maidan revolution.

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Agroforestry – An alternative approach for sustainable agriculture under changing climate Imliakum

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This system is classified into three categories • Protein bank • Live fence of fodder trees and hedges • Trees and shrubs on pasture

Programme assistant KVK Dimapur

groforestry is any sustainable land-use system that maintains or increases total yield by combining food crops (annuals) with tree crops (perennials) and/or livestock on the same unit of land, either alternately or at the same time, using management practices that suit the social and cultural characteristics of the local people and the economic and eco¬logical conditions of the area Low income countries mostly rely on agriculture for rural livelihoods and development. Nevertheless, agricultural systems in developing countries are adversely affected by land pressure and climate change, both of which threaten food production. Reduced productivity due to land degradation exacerbates the food deficit, despite the relative success of intensive agricultural systems that are promoted in many regions of the world. Various environmental impacts of agricultural intensification and food production, with negative impacts on soil and biodiversity, result in adverse feedbacks on climate, food security and on-farm income at local scale.

There are many ways to achieve sustainable agricultural goals through the combination of increased yields with ecosystem services, but there are few options where agroecosystem diversity and farm productivity are enhanced simultaneously. Some forms of agroforestry require low external inputs (pro-poor), have a high recycling rate, and good integration of trees, crops and animals, making them good candidate for achieving both sustainable livelihood and climate changes objectives.

How agroforestry helps farmers adapt to climate change?

• Improved farm productivity • Environmental sustainability • More in household wealth • An increase in earning through income diversification Agroforestry systems that can be adapted under Nagaland condition I) AGRISILVICULTURAL SYSTEMS In this system, agricultural crops are intercropped with tree crops in the inter space between the trees. Under this system agricultural crops can be grown upto two years under protective irrigated condition and under rainfed farming upto four years. Crops can be grown profitably upto the above said period beyond which it is uneconomical to grow grain crops. However fodder crops, shade loving crops and shallow rooted crops can be grown economically. Wider spacing is adopted without sacrificing tree population for easy cultural operation and to get more sunlight to the intercrop. Performance of the tree crops is better in this system when compared to monoculture.

nual and perennial agricultural crops and livestock within the compounds of individual houses. Whole tree- crop- animal units are being intensively managed by family labour. Home gardens can also be called as Multitier system or Multitier cropping. Home gardens are highly productive, sustainable and very practicable.

a) Protein bank: In this Silvipastoral system, various multipurpose trees (protein rich trees) are planted in or around farmlands and range lands for cut and carry fodder production to meet the feed requirement of livestock during the fodder deficit period in winter.

Example: Acacia nilotica, Albizia lebbeck, Azadirachta indica, Leucaena leucocephala, Gliricidia sepium, Sesbania grandiflora b) Live fence of fodder trees and hedges: In this system, various fodder trees and hedges are planted as live fence to protect the property from stray animals or other biotic influences.

Example: Gliricidia sepium, Sesbania grandiflora, Erythrina sp, Acacia sp. c) Trees and shrubs on pasture: In this system, various tree and shrub species are scattered irregularly or arranged according to some systemic pattern to supplement forage production.

Example: Acacia nilotica, Acacia leucophloea ,Tamarindus indica, Azadirachta indica.

III) ALLEY CROPPING Alley farming is an agro-forestry system in which food or forage crops are grown in the "alleys" between hedgerows of trees or shrubs. Trees or shrubs - preferably fast-growing, leguminous (nitrogen-fixing) species are established in hedgerows usually spaced 4-8 meters apart. Trees are periodically pruned and managed during the cropping phase to prevent shading of the companion crops. Pruning of foliage and young stems are incorporated into the soil as green manure or used as mulch. Some portion of the tree foliage can be harvested and fed to livestock, particularly small ruminants.

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IV) AQUAFORESTRY In this system various trees and shrubs preferred by fish are planted on the boundary and around fish ponds. Tree leaves are used as feed for fish.

Main role of this system is fish production and bund stabilization around fish ponds.

II) SILVOPASTORAL SYSTEMS Production of woody plants combined with pasture is referred to silvi pasture system. Trees and shrubs may be used primarily to produce fod- V) HOME GARDENS Home gardens represent land use systems involving deliberate mander for livestock or they may be grown for timber, fuel wood and fruit or to agement of multipurpose trees and shrubs in intimate association with animprove the soil.

SOIL FERTILITY, FERTILIZERS & ITS EFFICIENT USE Imtilemla

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oil is the single most important natural medium for crop production. Crops require different nutrients for their growth and development which they derive from the soil.

Thus, soil fertility is an important requirement for crop production. In fact, soil supplies 13 of the 16 elements required for the nutrition of crop plants. These essential nutrients must be available continuously in balanced proportions. But this is not always true with all types of soils. There are certain soils which do not fulfill these objectives and, as such, are supposed to be infertile. On the other hand, there are soils which fulfill all these requirements and are called fertile soils. Therefore, soil fertility is an aspect of the soil-plant relationship viz. plant growth with reference to plant nutrients available in soil.

Soil fertility is the most important asset of a nation. Maintenance of soil fertility is an important aspect of agriculture. Nutrients are continuously removed from the soil by crops in addition to losses by leaching and erosion. It is therefore, imperative that sound soil and crop management practices are adopted to improve and maintain soil fertility and soil physical conditions for the purpose of sustained crop production. It is now a well established fact that long term application of organic manures and chemical fertilizers helps to improve and maintain soil fertility, soil productivity and soil physical conditions. Maintaining soil fertility is imperative to step up agricultural production to meet the demands of the ever increasing population.

Soil fertility and agricultural production can be maintained only by efficient and judicious management of nutrient addition to the soil from external sources. Of the two sources most widely used all over the world, one is organic in nature the organic manures, simply called manures, and the other comprises the synthetic or naturally occurring chemical fertilizers, simply called fertilizers.

What are manures & fertilizers?

Manures maybe defined as materials which are organic in origin, bulky and concentrated in nature and capable of supplying plant nutrients and improving soil physical environment having no definite chemical composition with low analytical value produced from animal, plant and organic wastes and by products. It includes farm yard manure (FYM), composts, green manures, etc. Generally farm yard manures and composts are the decomposed products of agricultural by-products (animals and crops).

Whereas green manures may be defined as materials which are undecomposed green plant tissues susceptible to decomposition in the soil after incorporation.

Fertilizers may be defined as materials having definite chemical composition with a higher analytical value and capable of supplying plant nutrients in available forms. Usually fertilizers are inorganic in nature and most of them are the products of different industries. There are generally three types

of chemical fertilizers available in the market namely Nitrogenous, Phosphatic and Potassic fertilizers. These types of fertilizers are mostly used by the Indian farmers for crop cultivation.

The most important nitrogenous, phosphatic and potassic fertilizers used by the farmers are ammonium sulphate, urea as N sources, superphosphate and rock phosphate as P sources and muriate of potash as K sources. Sometimes micronutrient fertilizers like zinc sulphate as zinc sources, borax as boron sources, etc is used by farmers.

Efficient use of fertilizers Researchers have shown that plants cannot utilize more than 60% of Nitrogen and 20% of Phosphorus applied through fertilizers, even under the best management practices. Under ordinary conditions plants hardly avail more than 30% Nitrogen and 10% Phosphorus applied through fertilizers. Major part of the nitrogenous fertilizer is either lost to the atmosphere in the form of gas or leached down in the soil along with soil water. Likewise a large portion of phosphorus is fixed with the soil particles and plants cannot avail it. Therefore, the following measures should be considered in order to obtain maximum benefit with the minimum dose of fertilizer applied.

1. Fertilizer scheduling should be based upon soil test and crop need 2. Placement of fertilizers: Placement of fertilizers is preferred to the broadcast application. This is especially important for phosphatic and potassic fertilizers. Placement of fertilizers in the root zone (5-8 cm deep) increases availability of nutrients to the crop.

3. Mixing should be done carefully 4. Soil texture and duration of crop 5. Water management 6. Use of micronutrients 7. Use of amendments 8. Proper agronomic practices 9. Use of organic manures: Application of fertilizers coupled with organic manures has mutual beneficial effect on each other. Organic manure prevents the loss of fertilizer nutrient from the soil and also counteract the acidic or alkaline impact of fertilizers. On the other hand, in the presence of fertilizer nutrients, organic manures release plant nutrients more rapidly.

10. Use of bio-fertilizers 11. Use of slow release fertilizers 12. Use of coated urea Conclusion Although soil is a rich reservoir of plant nutrients, continuous and intensive cropping and improper management can lead to rapid depletion of these nutrients within the course of a few seasons. Crop harvest causes a big drain on nutrients of the soil. In order to maintain an optimum level of yield from the soil, we have to supply nutrients from outside to the soil through fertilizers. This being the situation, it is important to educate farmers on the judicious use of this input so that all the harmful effects may be prevented and optimum yield may be obtained.

BENEFITS OF AGROFORESTRY SYSTEM: A) Environmental benefits i) Reduction of pressure on natural forests ii More efficient recycling of nutrients by deep rooted trees on the site iii) Better protection of ecological systems iv) Reduction of surface run-off, nutrient leaching and soil erosion through impeding effect of tree roots and stems on these processes v) Improvement of microclimate, such as lowering of soil surface temperature and reduction of evaporation of soil moisture through a combination of mulching and shading vi) Increment in soil nutrients through addition and decomposition of litter fall. vii) Improvement of soil structure through the constant addition of organic matter from decomposed litter.

B) Economic benefits i) Increment in an outputs of food, fuel wood , fodder, fertiliser and timber ii) Reduction in incidence of total crop failure, which is common to single cropping or monoculture systems iii) Increase in levels of farm income due to improved and sustained productivity C) Social benefits i) Improvement in rural living standards from sustained employ¬ment and higher income ii) Improvement in nutrition and health due to increased quality and diversity of food outputs iii) Stabilization and improvement of communities through elimination of the need to shift sites of farm activities.

Conclusion Degradation of the forest resources and population pressure posed great challenges towards land intensification and diversification of income sources for the livelihood of the farmers. One challenge of agro forestry is land management. Since the use of land is diverse, day-to-day farming issues are more complicated than in a mono cultural farm or straight forestry operation. Use of farming technology is tough in the confined forest space. If these challenges are overcome, it would be possible to reap the environmental benefits of agro forestry In conclusion, it appears from recent research that agro-forestry can, in many cases, contribute to solving the fuel wood crisis by providing benefits, and thereby making it attractive to individual farmers, as well as communities, to plant trees. Agro-forestry practices will prove attractive indeed to farmers, provided the mix of elements proposed includes the production of at least one high-value product (quality timber, fruit, nuts, etc...).

Excess of Anything may be harmful …..Aloe vera

Weather based integrated agro advisory for the month of June

Total rainfall received in Dimapur district during May month was 214.8 mm which was 31% more than the normal with ICAR, Jharnapani. Medziphema the highest amount of 28.3 mm recorded on 17th May. Total number of rainy day was 19. According the India Meteoroloe vera is a succulent cactus plant and logical Department southwest monsoon is likely to set over well known for its medicinal value for Kerala on 7th June 2016 with a model error of ±4 days. Use various skin problems as well as sever- medium to short duration varieties of paddy, cultivate oilal other diseases. It has more than 99% water. seed crops like groundnut, soybean and pulses like green Some researchers suggested that it is more ef- gram, black gram and follow SRI system of rice cultivation. fective when gel is eaten directly from leaf or taken as unprocessed juice. But it has some Advisories side effects also due to presence of Aloe laApplication of leaf mulch to ginger beds to enhance sprouting, tex (Aloin) present under the leaf skin which is yellow in colour, purgative and toxic in na- moisture conservation, controlling soil erosion, reduction in soil ture. If Aloin is consumed regularly with aloe temperature and suppress weed growth during this season. Mulching can be followed in other crops too like Naga King chilli, beans, gel it can be problematic. Although Aloe vera okra, colocasia etc. gel is considered safe if taken in limit and Spray of neem oil @5ml/litre of water to be done to control insect processed one but consuming unprocessed vectors (especially white fly) so as to reduce the spread of leaf curl cause several side effects such as… in chillies and okra. Uprooting of infested plants is highly recom• Excess amount of aloe vera juice/gel con- mended. sumption lowers the potassium level Nursery bed preparation should be started for sowing of lowland which cause irregular heartbeats, weak- paddy. Seeds should be clean, weed seed free, true to type and ness and soft muscles. It is not recom- healthy Short to medium duration HYV rice varieties like CAU R1, CAU mended for children and elderly people.

• People suffer from irritable bowel syn- R3, RCM-9 and RCM-11 should be taken up for timely harvesting of drome and gastrointestinal problem paddy. Gitesh, short duration variety can also be incorporated as it can should not drink aloe vera juice, it increase be transplanted with 40 – 60 days old seedlings.

Sowing of kharif maize varieties like DA 61A, RCM-75, RCM-76, severity due to presence of laxatives.

• Pregnant and lactating women are strictly All Rounder and HQPM-1 can be taken up. Apply bio-fumigants or forbidden from consuming aloe vera juice carbofuran granules for protection from stem borer in maize. or gel due to its purgative and irritant qualLivestock ities. It may stimulate uterine contractions •Vaccination schedule for poultry should be followed. leading to miscarriage.

•Rising temperatures result in animals being afflicted by fever, de• It can develop carcinogenic risk if con- hydration, decrease in body salts, loss of appetite and decrease in production. All efforts should be continued to protect the animals sumed in high amount.

• Over dose juice can cause blood build up in from the high temperature, the sun and the harsh, strong, hot and dry summer afternoon winds. the pelvis that may damage kidney.

• Prolonged usage can cause risk of consti- •Poultry: To combat heat stress, supply plenty of clean and cool water, overcrowding of birds should be avoided, shifting, transpation. portation, de-beaking and vaccination should be done during • If you are allergy to garlic, onion and tulip night or cool hours of the day, surround the houses with tall trees. (liliaceae), avoid consuming aloe vera in Monitor consumption of water and feed as this is a good indicaany form it may cause rash, itching or hives. tion of general well-being of poultry • If consumed in excess, sudden weight loss •Piggery: Proper planning when building or upgrading pig houscan be observed. ing should be taken into account to protect the pig against high or • Due to its photosensitivity, care should be low temperature periods, severe storms or flood conditions and taken to avoid exposure to the sun following drought. Daily clean the pig sties, farm premises and check the herd for spotting out the sick animals and contact veterinarian for the application of aloe vera to the skin. # For those who like to consume it or necessary treatment use externally in natural form, after cutting •Fishery: Renovation of old pond should be carried out and inspection of works of new pond construction should be it from plant keep it in slanting position, cut proper done. During extremely hot weather, check your pond regularly end down over night so that all aloin will at sunrise for signs of stressed fish. drain out. Now gel only is left which can be Source: ICAR used as desired. Side effect appears only Agro Met Field Unit when taken in excess amount.

ICAR, Jharnapani, Medziphema Dr. Vandana Verma Patel

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24 held guilty, 36 freed in Gulberg massacre AhmedAbAd, June 2 (IAnS): Fourteen years after an armed mob set ablaze the Gulberg Housing Society, massacreing 69 people, including former Congress MP Ehsan Jafri, a special Gujarat court on Thursday convicted 24 people, including VHP leader Atul Vaidya, but rejected the serious prosecution charge of conspiracy.

Special Sessions Court Judge P.B. Desai also declared 36 of the 66 accused as "not guilty" for want of evidence and ordered their acquittal.

Zakia Jafri, the widow of Ehsan Jafri, who had taken up the matter to the Supreme Court, voiced her unhappiness at the verdict, terming it "half justice". She said she would appeal to the Gujarat High Court against the verdict.

Of the 24 people convicted, the court found 11 persons guilty of committing murder under Section 302 of the Indian Penal Code and 13 others guilty of lesser crime. Atul Vaidya has been convicted for lesser crimes under Section 436, among others, for attacking and burning shops and houses. Former Congress corporator Megh Sinh Chaudhry is also among those convicted.

Those set free include Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) corporator Bipin Patel and police inspector of Meghaninagar K.G. Erda, who had filed the first FIR in the case but later was included among the accused for dereliction of duty.

Patel is a sitting corporator from Asarva ward. He was also corporator in 2002 when the massacre took place on February 28, a day after 59 train passengers, most of them Hindu pilgrims, perished in a fire on the Sabarmati Express near Godhra train station. Patel won the election for the fourth consecutive term in 2015.

The court rejected the conspiracy

Timeline of Gulberg Society massacre case IANS

Some of those convicted in connection with a riot in Gujarat in 2002, look out from a police van outside a court after the ruling in Ahmedabad on June 2. (REUTERS Photo)

charge of the prosecution in the case.

Advocate Abhay Bharadwaj, who is among of the team of lawyers who defended the accused persons, said: "The court has accepted our argument that there was a conspiracy to involve a conspiracy theory. This is why the conspiracy theory of the prosecution has been rejected by court."

He added, "The Judge first said that there's no conspiracy. The judge told the government lawyer that he did not want everyone together, but you have to address me on individual count of individual accused and tell which individual did what. So the very basis of the prosecution has collapsed."

Reacting to the court verdict, Zakia Jafri, who had taken up the matter to the Supreme Court which led

to the formation of the Special Investigation Team in the case in 2009, said the SIT had seemingly not done the inquiry properly.

"More than half of them have been acquitted, which shows that the verdict and the investigation were not up to mark. It is like half justice. I will have to continue my legal battle (approaching the higher court again) as well," she said.

An armed mob set on fire the entire Gulberg Housing Society in Ahmedabad's Meghaninagar area, inhabited by members of the minority community, in broad day light and killed 69 people.

While the charred bodies of 39 people were found from the society after the arson, 30 other people were declared dead by the Special Inves-

Karnataka IPS Officer removed for using cops as servants bAngAlARe, June 2 (AgencIeS): Policemen cleaning the toilets, mopping the floor and making arrangements for a private event. A secret video filmed by a group of cops in Karnataka highlighted the blatant harassment of junior staff by senior officers.

The Bangalore Mirror published pictures showing policemen mopping the floor of a community hall prior to its inauguration. These cops work under HS Venkatesh, deputy inspector general of police, Railways in Karnataka and the hall is owned by him.

DIG’s subordinates alleged that he regularly deputed his station staffers for personal work at the community hall and temple that he owns.

Bad behaviour and abuse were an everyday feature. Constables were even suspended if they did not serve food properly at the temple.

Since the news report came to light, DIG HS Venkatesh has been removed from his current posting. In a meeting held to discuss the 4 June police strike by hundreds of lower rank policemen in Karnataka, the Chief Minister came down heavily on senior officials regarding mistreatment of constabulary and lower-rank cops.

A senior police officer present at the meeting said: ‘What actually goes on in the po-

lice department? Who are these constables in uniform and for whom are they working like this? Who is the officer who has ordered them to do this work in a private place’, the CM furiously asked the chief secretary and the state police chief. The CM ordered immediate action and a detailed enquiry into the incident.

The video was shot by constables ahead of a three-day function, which began on 29 April, at the hall in Anjanapura. DIG Venkatesh employed several policemen to make arrangements for the event the previous day.

Bangalore Mirror quoted one of the policemen saying; He harasses us a lot. He makes us work like servants, and stops at nothing. He shouts at us for the smallest things in office. For the last five days, he has made all policemen do all the cleaning, including the bathrooms. We have been made to work late nights to prepare and clean the hall for the three-day programme he had organised. He even uses us for work at his farmhouse in Tumakuru.

The CM has demanded a factfinding report on the incident stating that the official’s act merely added fuel to the fire being stoked by police personnel calling for the June 4 protest.

DIG Venkatesh however has denied the allegations.

tigation Team as there was no trace of them 12 years after the incident.

The sessions court judge will pronounce the sentences on the convicts on June 6. The judge had heard the case on a day-to-day basis on the instructions of the Supreme Court, which on February 22 this year directed the sessions court to pronounce its verdict in three months' time.

The Gulberg massacre case is one of the nine major cases of the 2002 Gujarat violence which were probed by a Supreme Court-appointed SIT. Earlier, the apex court while instructing the special court to expedite the hearing of the case had also said that the judgment should not be pronounced without its permission.

Following is the timeline of the Gulberg Society massacre case, in which a special court on Thursday convicted 24 persons and acquitted 36 others in the 2002 massacre of 69 people, including Congress MP Ehsan Jafri.

February 2002: During the Gujarat riots a Hindu mob attacked the Gulberg Society in Ahmedabad in which 69 people were killed. Among the deceased was former parliamentarian Ehsan Jafri.

November 2007: The Gujarat High Court dismissed a petition of Zakia Jafri, wife of Ehsan Jafri, seeking the court's directive to the police to register a complaint against the then Chief Minister Narendra Modi and 62 others for their alleged involvement in the Gulberg Society massacre.

March 2008: The Supreme Court directed the Gujarat government to set up a Special Investigation Team (SIT) for a further probe into 14 Godhra and post -Godhra communal riot cases. The SIT was asked to investigate the incidents that occurred in Godhra, Sardarpura, Gulberg Society, Ode, Naroda Gaon, Naroda Patiya, Deepla Darwaza and the one in which three British nationals of Indian origin were killed.

August 2010: The Supreme Court permitted the Special Investigation Team to conduct further probe on the complaint by Zakia Jafri that Chief Minister Narendra Modi and 62 others orchestrated the 2002 riots in Gujarat.

March 2010: The trial was put on hold because of the resignation of the special prosecutor and his assistant.

Both had alleged bias on the part of the trial judge and also accused the SIT of not properly coordinating their efforts with them.

Cold shock: E.coli bacteria found in 92 per cent ice samples in Mumbai mumbAI, June 2 (IAnS): Beware before you ask for ice cubes to chill up your soft drinks, fruit or milk shakes or a favourite cocktail anywhere outside, with the BrihanMumbai Municipal Corporation revealing on Thursday that it found the dreaded E. coli bacteria in 92 per cent of all ice samples tested prior to the monsoon

across the city.

The presence of the bacteria - indicative of inferior/ impure quality of water used to freeze into ice-cubes - can lead to severe gastroenteritis, diarrhea, vomiting, food poisoning and other illnesses.

The samples were tested in all 24 BMC wards from ice sellers, hotels, restaurants, bars, juice stalls, dairies,

sweetmeat shops, ice-gola vendors, fast food outlets, lassi sellers, etc.

The development comes barely a week after bread used widely in homes and

by Mumbaikars in the form of sandwiches, 'vada-pavs', 'pav-bhaji' and other quick meals - was found to contain certain potentially carcinogenic substances.

'Eastern India focal point of my development plan' bAlASoRe (odIShA), June 2 (IAnS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday said eastern India has remained economically backward but his government has focussed its development plan to uproot poverty from the region.

Addressing a public gathering in this coastal district of Odisha, Modi said the governments were visible in the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)-ruled western and central states of India and far more developed than their counterparts in the east.

He named Maharashtra, Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, Chhattisgarh and Haryana as "more developed states" in the country than Bihar, West Bengal, Assam and Odisha, "Poverty (in the eastern region) is increasing. People from here go to western states for jobs. Why? You have every resource to be self-sufficient.

The god has given you everything," he said.

"But despite that why is the poverty still chasing us. Eastern India needs more development. And that is why all our developmental plans have preferred eastern states including Odisha."

He said that the policies of his government "related to everyday problems of the poor in India".

"Who needs government? Do rich people need government. If anybody needs it, its is the poor of the nation. Governments are for the poor...we have to defeat poverty. Get rid of it. And that is why we work towards the empowerment of the poor."

Modi said that the previous central governments have been shouting slogans to eradicate poverty. The prime minister said his government has already electrified more than 18,000 villages in India.

March 2011: Gujarat Deputy Inspector-General of Police Sanjiv Bhatt, who is claimed to have spilled the beans on Modi's alleged controversial orders to the police on the eve of the 2002 communal riots, appeared before the Supreme Court-appointed Special Investigation Team.

February 2012: The SIT in a "summary closure report" - says there was no "prosecutable evidence" against Narendra Modi, who was among 62 persons named in an omnibus complaint filed

by Zakia Jafri and the Citizens for Justice and Peace.

March 2012: The Ahmedabad Metropolitan Court rejects Zakia Jafri's plea to making public the SIT report.

December 2013: Ahmedabad Metropolitan Court rejects the petition of Zakia Jafri against the closure report of the Special Investigation Team giving a clean chit to the Gujarat Chief Minister.

December 2013: Reacting to an Ahmedabad trial court verdict, R.K. Raghavan, head of the SIT appointed by the Supreme Court to go into Gujarat riots, says SIT's stand has been vindicated.

November 2014: The trial in the Gulberg Society case, resumed following the Supreme Court's directions to conclude it in three months.

November 2014: The Supreme Court asks the Sessions Court to complete the trial in the Gulberg case, one of the nine cases connected to the 2002 post-Godhra riots, in three months.

August 6, 2015: Supreme Court grants three-month extension to Ahmedabad court to complete trial proceedings in the case.

June 2, 2016: A Special court convicted 24 persons and acquitted 36 others.

UCLA gunman identified as Indian loS AngeleS , June 2 (AgencIeS): Los Angeles police on Thursday identified the gunman who killed a professor at the University of California, Los Angeles, before taking his own life as Mainak Sarkar, an engineering student at the school.Los Angeles Police Department spokeswoman Jane Kim confirmed that the gunman had been identified as Sarkar but declined to provide other details. Sarkar had been a doctoral candidate at the school, the Los Angeles Times reported, citing police.

Sarkar is listed on a UCLA website as a member of a computational biomechanics research group run by the victim William Klug. The shooting prompted the sprawling urban campus to close for about two hours on Wednesday as police confirmed that Sarkar and his victim, 39-year-old engineering professor William Klug, were the only people involved in the incident.

India joins global code against ballistic missile proliferation neW delhI, June 2 (IAnS): India has joined the Hague Code of Conduct (HCoC) Against Ballistic Missile Proliferation, the government announced on Thursday.

“India has joined the Hague Code of Conduct Against Ballistic Missile Proliferation by notifying the HCoC central contact in Vienna through diplomatic channels,” Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson Vikas Swarup said in his weekly media briefing here.

“The HCoC is a voluntary, legally non-binding international confidence building and transparency measure that seeks to prevent the proliferation of ballistic missiles that are capable of delivering weapons of mass destruction,” he said.The HCoC was formally brought into effect on November 25, 2002, at a launching conference hosted by the Netherlands in The Hague.

As net use spreads, cyber crimes up 19 times over 10 years Odisha becomes 1st to give welfare Chaitanya Mallapur IANS and Indiaspend

Cyber crimes reported in India rose 19 times over the last 10 years (2005 to 2014), from 481 in 2005 to 9,622 in 2014. India is now ranked third - after the US and China - as a source of “malicious activity” on the internet, second as a source of “malicious code” and fourth and eight as a source or origin for web attacks and network attacks.

Arrests involving cyber crimes also rose nine times from 569 in 2005 to 5,752 in 2014, according to National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB) data, even as more Indians logged on to the internet.

Internet subscribers in India crossed the 400 million mark, and are expected to reach 462 million by June 2016.

As many as 9,622 cyber crimes were reported in 2014, an increase of 69 per cent over 2013. Of these, 7,201 were reported as offences under the Information Technology (IT) Act, 2,272 under the Indian Penal Code (IPC) and 149 under Special and Local Laws (SLL).

Under the IT Act, the most - 5,548 cases - reported were computer-related offences, of

which 4,192 were under Section 66A, which allows for jail terms up to two-three years for sending “offensive messages through communication service” and related offences.

Section 66A of the IT Act was struck down by the Supreme Court in March 2015, saying: “Such a law hit at the root of liberty and freedom of expression, the two cardinal pillars of democracy."

IndiaSpend previously reported how India was following Turkey and Russia in restrictive internet laws. India ranked 136th, Turkey 149th and Russia 152nd in the 2015 Press Freedom Index, issued by Reporters Without Borders, a Paris-based non-profit.

Obscenity, cheating, sexual exploitation-India’s leading cyber crimes As many as 758 cases were registered for publication or transmission of obscene or sexually explicit content under the IT Act. Cheating (1,115) was the most reported crime, accounting for nearly 50 percent of IPC crimes. Under SSL offences, copyright violation was the most reported crime (118 of

149).

“Greed/financial gain” were the major motives behind cybercrime cases in 2014 with 1,736 cases, followed by “insult to modesty of women (599)”, fraud or illegal gain (495), sexual exploitation (357) and “personal revenge/settling scores (285)”.

Maharashtra reported the most cyber crimes (1,879) in 2014, double the cases (907) of the previous year.

Uttar Pradesh was second (1,737), followed by Karnataka (1,020), Telangana (703) and Rajasthan (697). The top five states accounted for 63 percent of all cases in 2014.

As many as 5,752 people were arrested for cyber crimes in 2014 - 5,744 Indians and eight foreigners. As many as 95 persons were convicted and 276 acquitted for cyber crimes in 2014.

Uttar Pradesh reported the most (1,223) arrests in 2014, followed by Maharashtra (942), Telangana (429), Madhya Pradesh (386) and Karnataka (372).

More than 8,000 websites were hacked in the first three months of 2016, and as many as 13,851 spamming violations were reported, according to a

Lok Sabha reply on May 4, 2016.

Cyber security crimes, such as phishing, scanning, introducing malicious code, website intrusion and denial of service, rose 76 percent over the last five years, from 28,127 in 2011 to 49,455 in 2015.

As many as 13,083 and 11,997 cases related to automated teller machines (ATMs), credit/debit cards and net banking frauds were reported by banks during 2014-15 and 2015-16 (till December 2015), respectively, according to a Rajya Sabha reply on April 29, 2016.

Cyber frauds - ATM/credit/ debit cards and net banking cost Rs 226 crore ($38 million) over the last three financial years, 2012-13 to 2014-15.

Cyber crimes cost India $4 billion (Rs 24,630 crore) in 2013, according to a report commissioned by the Delhi High Court.

The global cost of cybercrime was estimated between $375 billion (Rs 2,512,500 crore) and $575 billion (Rs 3,852,500 crore), according to a World Bank 2016 report, quoting a 2014 study. The average per person cost of data breaches ranged from $51 in India to $201 in the United States, it said.

benefits to transgender community

bhubAneSWAR, June 2 IndIA (ThomSon ReuTeRS FoundATIon): Odisha is the first region in the country to give transgender people social welfare benefits - such as a pension, housing and food grains - usually allocated for only the most impoverished, an official said on Thursday.

Niten Chandra, principal secretary of Odisha's Department of Social Security, said the move to give the transgender community the same benefits as those living below the poverty line was aimed at improving their overall social and economic status.

"Most transgender people are in a very bad condition because of social exclusion. For example, they very often do not get employment easily," Chandra told the Thomson Reuters Foundation.

"The government had a consultation with transgender people in April, and they had raised their problems and issues. On that basis, we are now taking many decisions to help them giving them the Below Poverty Line status is one of them."

There are no official figures, but activists say there are hundreds of thousands of transgender people in India, many of whom face ostracism and discrimination, as well as verbal, physical and sexual abuse.

A lack of access to education and employment opportunities has meant many maleto-female transgender people - also known as "hijras" - end up forced into sex work or moving around in organised groups, begging or demanding money.

In a landmark judgment in April 2014, Supreme Court recognised transgender as a legal third gender and called on the government to ensure their equal treatment. The court recognised the community as a marginalised group and directed authorities to implement policies to improve their socioeconomic status.

Identity documents such as birth certificates, driving licenses and passports must now recognise the third gender, and a certain number of public sector jobs, seats in schools and colleges must be allocated to third-gender applicants.

Chandra said Odisha's transgender population was unofficially estimated at 40,000, but added a survey would be conducted soon to get a more accurate figure. Members of the transgender community will be given Below Poverty Line (BPL) cards that will allow them to access benefits under various government welfare programmes.

This includes schemes that provide free housing, 100 days of paid work annually, pensions and loans to start up their own businesses. They would also be entitled 5 kg of food grains every month under India's National Food Security Act. Transgender rights groups welcomed Odisha's new policy and called for its effective implementation. "We are thankful to the government. This is a welcome step. At least now the government has started recognising our problems," said Meera Parida, chairperson of All Odisha Third Gender Welfare Trust.

"However, we will benefit only when such a decision is implemented properly and does not remain just on pen and paper."

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Islamic State faces major assaults in Iraq, Syria SOUTHERN OUTSKIRTS OF FALLUJA, IRAq/WASHINGTON, JUNE 2 (REUTERS): Islamic State insurgents faced major assaults on two fronts in both Iraq and Syria on Wednesday in what could prove to be some of the biggest operations to roll back their caliphate since they proclaimed it in 2014.

In Syria, U.S.-backed militia with thousands of Arab and Kurdish fighters were reported to have captured villages near the strategically-important Turkish border after launching a major operation to cut off Islamic State’s last access route to the outside world.

In Iraq, Prime Minister Haider Abadi ordered his troops to slow an advance at the gates of Falluja, Islamic State’s closest redoubt to the capital Baghdad, to limit harm to civilians, two days after the army poured into rural areas on the city’s outskirts.

Both operations are unfolding with the support of a U.S.-led coalition that has been targeting the ultrahardline Sunni Muslim militants, who proclaimed a caliphate to rule over all Muslims from territory in the two neighbouring countries.

The Syrian operation includes American special forces operating in advisory roles on the ground. In Iraq, the U.S.-led coalition has provided air support to government forces who are also assisted by Iranianbacked Shi’ite militia.

While there is no indi-

occupying traditional Syrian Arab land,” the first U.S. official said.

However, the Observatory described much of the fighting so far as carried out

by Kurds.

The operation is taking place ahead of an eventual push by the U.S.-backed Syrian forces toward Raqqa, Islamic State’s de facto Syrian capital, which, alongside Iraq’s northern city of Mosul is one of two main objectives to bring down the caliphate.

U.S. President Barack Obama has authorised about 300 U.S. special operations forces to operate on the ground inside Syria to help coordinate with local forces.

Shi’ite fighters carry a rocket-propelled grenade (RPG) during clashes with Islamic State militants on the outskirt of Falluja, Iraq, June 1, 2016. REUTERS

cation that the two advances were deliberately timed to coincide, they show how a variety of enemies of Islamic State have been mobilising in recent months in what Washington and other world powers hope will be a decisive year of battle to destroy the group’s pseudo-state.

“LAST FUNNEL” The Syrian operation, which began on Tuesday after weeks of preparations, aims to drive Islamic State from the last stretch of the frontier with Turkey it controls.

“It’s significant in that it’s their last remaining funnel” to Europe, a U.S. military official told Reuters.

Islamic State has used the border for years to receive

material and recruits from the outside world, and, more recently, to send militants back to Europe to carry out attacks.

An 80-km stretch of terrain north of the town of Manbij is the only part of the Turkish frontier still accessible to the militants after advances by Kurdish fighters and President Bashar al-Assad’s government elsewhere.

A small number of U.S. special operations forces will support the push on the ground to capture the “Manbij pocket”, acting as advisers some distance back from the front lines, U.S. officials said, discussing the plans on condition of anonymity.

“They’ll be as close as they need to be for the (Syr-

ian fighters) to complete the operation. But they will not engage in direct combat,” the first official said.

The operation will also count on air power from the U.S.-led coalition, which pounded Islamic State positions near Manbij with 18 strikes on Tuesday.

The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights, a group that reports on the conflict there with a network of sources on the ground, said Islamic State had been pushed out of 16 villages near Manbij. U.S.led air strikes in support of the ground operation had killed 15 civilians including three children near Manbij in the last 24 hours, the Observatory said.

The assault is being carried out by an alliance

Panama’s indigenous tribes launch drones to fight against deforestation BOGOTA, JUNE 2 (THOmSON REUTERS FOUNDATION): Indigenous people in Panama are using drones as a new weapon to monitor deforestation on their lands as thousands of hectares disappear every year in one of the world’s most biodiverse rainforests, the United Nations said.

More than half of Panama is covered with tropical rainforest, home to various indigenous groups who rely on the forests to survive.

“The main objective of monitoring with drones is to identify changes in specific points of the forest cover,” the U.N. Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) said in a statement on Wednesday.

“The monitoring is carried out in areas under deforestation and degradation pressure, which are only observable with high resolution spatial images.”

Indigenous people make up nearly 13 percent of Panama’s population of 4 million, with about 200,000 living on autonomous tribal lands, known as comarcas.

“These tools enable us to better know the forests’ characteristics

and resources we have in our territories,” Eliseo Quintero, a leader of the Ngabe-Buglé tribe, said in a statement.

Panama’s indigenous groups first started using drones to monitor their ancestral lands last year, the FAO said.

The current FAO drone project began in February and is being carried out through the U.N.’s Reducing Emissions from Deforestation and Forest Degradation Programme (UN-REDD), in partnership with Panama’s environment ministry and the non-governmental Rainforest Foundation.

The project focuses on seven ethnic tribes in Panama. Up to three representatives of each tribe, including women, are trained to use drones, download and interpret images, produce detailed maps and collect data.

The project’s first drone flight was last month, the FAO said.

Drones can be used year-round and can also help indigenous groups to monitor forest fires, crop harvests and water sources, it said.

Giving indigenous groups tools like drones to help them protect their

forests is also one way to reduce carbon dioxide emissions caused by deforestation, the FAO said.

For Panama’s indigenous groups, like others in the world, forests are a key source of water and food. Panama loses about 20,000 hectares each year to deforestation, according to the National Association for the Conservation of Nature (ANCON), a Panamanian non-profit.

Across Latin America and the Caribbean nearly 2 million hectares of rainforest disappear every year, largely due to illegal logging, the FAO says.

Since the 1980s Panama has introduced legislation to protect indigenous rights and land, including a 2008 law that gives indigenous communities living outside the comarcas the right to request official recognition of their lands.

Still, the report said swathes of indigenous lands have been lost, taken over by hydroelectric dam projects, private mining companies and cattle ranchers, and destroyed by illegal loggers who cut down precious timber such as redwood and mahogany.

Global cancer drug spending to exceed $150 billion by 2020 Bill Berkrot Reuters

Worldwide spending on cancer medicines will exceed $150 billion by 2020, driven by the emergence of expensive new therapies that help the immune system to attack tumors, according to a global oncology report released by IMS Health Holdings on Thursday.

That represents an annual global growth rate for oncology drug spending of 7.5% to 10.5% through 2020, up from last year’s IMS forecast of 6 percent to 8% growth through 2018.

The figures are based on the medicines’ list prices, which exclude discounts and rebates, and also include supportive care drugs to address side effects like nausea and anemia associated with many treatments, particularly chemotherapies. Global oncology drug spending reached $107 billion in 2015, an 11.5% increase over the prior year and up from $90 billion in 2011, as some 70 new cancer treatments for more than 20 tumor types entered the market over the past 5 years, IMS found.

“The new science redefining cancer as a large number of narrowly defined diseases and yielding therapeutic options for an expanding number of patients is rapidly transforming the oncology treatment landscape,” Murray Aitken, executive director of the

IMS Institute for Healthcare Informatics, which produced the report, said in a statement.

However, more than half of those new drugs are available to patients in only 6 countries, and even fewer are reimbursed under public insurance programs, the report said. The report was released just ahead of the American Society of Clinical Oncology meeting in Chicago, the year’s most important scientific cancer meeting.

The transformed landscape has been shaped by a wave of new drugs that enable patients’ own immune systems to better attack cancer, leading to unprecedented survival rates for some of the most deadly diseases, such as advanced melanoma and advanced lung cancer.

Bristol-Myers Squibb Co and Merck & Co Inc have been leaders in the field, while Roche Holding AG last week won U.S. approval for an immunotherapy that became the first new treatment for advanced bladder cancer in 30 years. Many more immunotherapies and other types of new cancer treatments from companies large and small are on the way. IMS, which provides prescription drug use data for the pharmaceutical industry, said it found 586 cancer treatments from 511 companies were in mid- to latestage development.

known as the Syria Democratic Forces (SDF), which is composed of a powerful Kurdish militia called the YPG, and Arab combatants that have allied themselves with it.

The group, set up last year, is the main ground force to receive U.S. backing in Syria, where Washington opposes Assad’s government and has had difficulty finding capable allies on the ground in the past.

U.S. officials stressed that most of the fighting near Manbij would be carried out by Arabs, an emphasis apparently aimed at Turkey, which considers the Kurdish YPG to be foes.

“After they take Manbij, the agreement is the YPG will not be staying ...

So you’ll have Syrian Arabs

FALLUJA PAUSE In Iraq, where Abadi’s Shi’ite-led government enjoys military backing both from the United States and Washington’s regional adversary Iran, the decision to pause at the gates of Falluja postpones for now what is expected to be one of the biggest battles ever fought against Islamic State.

“It would have been possible to end the battle quickly if protecting civilians wasn’t among our priorities,” Abadi told military commanders at the operations room near the front line in footage broadcast on state television. “Thank God, our units are at the outskirts of Falluja and victory is within reach.”

Falluja has been a bastion of the Sunni Muslim insurgency against both the Shi’ite-led Baghdad govern-

ment and U.S. troops, who fought the biggest battles of their 2003-2011 occupation there. Islamic State fighters, also known as ISIS, ISIL or Daesh, raised their flag in the city in 2014 before sweeping through Iraq’s north and west.

Abadi first announced plans to assault Falluja 10 days ago. But with 50,000 civilians still believed trapped inside the city, the United Nations has warned that militants are holding hundreds of families in the centre as human shields.

After heavy resistance from Islamic State, the troops have not moved over the past 48 hours, keeping positions in Falluja’s mainly rural southern suburb of Naimiya, according to a Reuters TV crew reporting from the area.

Falluja is the secondlargest Iraqi city still under control of the Sunni militants after Mosul. Abadi’s initial decision to assault Falluja seems to have gone against the plans of his U.S. allies, who would prefer the government concentrate on Mosul.

However, Falluja is Islamic State’s closest bastion to Baghdad and is believed to be the base from which militants have staged a campaign of suicide bombings in the capital, increasing pressure on Abadi to act to improve security.

FLEEING CIVILIANS SCREENED Although most of Falluja’s population is believed to have fled during six months of siege, 50,000

Duterte unapologetic for justifying journalist killings mANILA, JUNE 2 (IANS): Philippines’ president-elect Rodrigo Duterte will not apologise for his controversial remarks justifying the killing of corrupt journalists, his spokesperson said on Thursday.

Salvador Panelo, Duterte’s spokesperson, told Philippine broadcaster ABS-CBN, the question of apology arises when something wrong has been done and added the presidentelect’s remarks were misinterpreted.

Duterte, who will take office on June 30, triggered a wave of criticism after his remarks in a press conference on Tuesday that many of the journalists, who had been killed in the country in recent years, had been murdered because they were corrupt.

“Just because you’re a journalist you are not exempted from assassination,” Duterte told reporters in the southern Davao city.

On Wednesday, non-profit organisation Reporters Without Borders (RSF) urged the Philippine media to boycott the Duterte administration’s news conferences until the leader issues a public apology and also asked the media to press lawsuits against him, EFE news reported.

“We urge organisations that rep-

resent the media to not overlook comments of this kind and to bring lawsuits,” said Benjamin Ismail, the head of RSF’s Asia-Pacific desk.

“Not only are these statements unworthy of a president but they could also be regarded as violations of the law on defamation or even the law on inciting hatred and violence,” he added.

Duterte has also been criticised by other Philippine media organisations, family members of the murdered journalists and the outgoing government, as well as prominent politicians and lawyers.

The National Union of Journalist in the Philippines (NJUP) said it was “appalling” that Duterte should “justify the murder of journalists in the country by playing the corruption card”.

Murders of Filipino journalists who criticise local politicians or investigate corruption are frequent in the country. Seven journalists were killed in the Philippines in 2015, according to the International Federation of Journalists (IFJ).

In its latest report, the IFJ said the Philippines had the second largest number of journalists murdered since 1990, surpassed only by Iraq.

people are still thought to be trapped inside with little food.

“The city is inaccessible for assistance and market distribution systems remain offline,” the United Nations’ World Food Programme said. “The only food available does not come from the markets, but from the stocks that some families still have in their homes.”

The military has been detaining men and boys older than 12 who leave the city, to screen them for Islamic State fighters.

“Don’t treat us like we are Daesh,” said 54-yearold Mahdi Fayyadh, among hundreds of families who escaped the city and were now taking shelter in a school.

Fayyadh, who lost a leg to diabetes while under Islamic State’s rule due to a lack of medication, said he fled the city with 11 family members after the assault began. Relatives helped him walk on crutches until they reached army lines, when the other men in the group were taken away.

“I already lost a leg,” Fayyadh said, a battered pair of crutches leaning against his shoulder. “I ask all the good people to not treat us like they (the militants) treated us.”

U.S. officials caution that territorial gains will not spell the end of Islamic State, which has established itself outside of its self-declared caliphate in Iraq and Syria, spreading to Libya, Afghanistan and beyond.

Israeli PM slams French peace initative JERUSALEm, JUNE 2 (IANS): Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu slammed the French efforts to organise a peace summit to restart peace talks with the Palestinians, saying peace is not achieved with international conferences. Netanyahu made the comments during a ceremony at the Bar-Ilan University Faculty of Medicine in northern Israel’s Galilee, Xinhua reported.

“The way to peace does not go through international conferences that seek to impose agreements, make the Palestinians’ demands more extreme and thereby make peace more remote,” the prime minister said, according to a statement from his office. He reiterated his position that the only way to achieve peace is through direct talks “without preconditions”.

The comments are made prior to a planned meeting of various international foreign ministers on Friday, in order to discuss the French initiative. No Israeli or Palestinian representative will be present in this forum. Another conference is in the works for the upcoming fall.

A week ago, Netanyahu told French Prime Minister Manuel Valls during the latter’s visit to Jerusalem to advance the summit, that he will be willing to meet Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas in person in Paris or anywhere else, stressing again the preference of direct talks over the planned summit.

17 mn women & girls collect water in Africa, at the risk of rape & disease LONDON, JUNE 2 (THOmSON REUTERS FOUNDATION): At least 17 million women and girls in Africa collect water every day, which increases their risk of sexual abuse, disease and dropping out of school, a study published on Wednesday has found. It is one of the first studies to calculate how many women and children were responsible for water collection in Africa, the researchers said.

Using datasets from the World Bank, the U.N. children’s agency UNICEF, and the U.S. Agency for International Development, researchers found that around 3 million children and 14 million women collect water in sub-Saharan Africa.

“The absolute number of adult females affected by this practice was a shock to me,” Jay Graham, lead author of the study, told the Thomson Reuters Foundation.

“I knew it would be large... but I didn’t realise it would be that high,” added Graham, who is professor at the Milken Institute School of Public Health at The George Washington University. The daily practice causes musculoskeletal damage, soft tissue

People collect water from shallow wells dug along the Shabelle River bed, which is dry due to drought in Somalia’s Shabelle region, March 19. (REUTERS File Photo)

damage and can lead to early arthritis, Graham said. People also have to contend with water-borne diseases like schistosomiasis, an infection caused by parasitic worms living in fresh water, he said.

Across all 24 countries examined, including Sierra Leone, Malawi and Niger, more girls were tasked with water col-

lection than boys. Women were also the primary water collector in all countries. Children are pulled out of school for the daily task, and many women cannot earn an income because of the time and energy it takes to collect water, Graham said.

Since they often need to walk long distances to find water, women and children

are also at a higher risk of sexual abuse, he added. In a statement issued last month, the Human Rights Commission of Sierra Leone said drought was putting even more pressure on children to find water.

“Children, particularly girls, are out in the street very late at night or as early as 4a.m. in search of water,” the statement

read. “This heightens their vulnerability and contributes to increase in teenage pregnancy, child labour, high rates of school drop outs, and poor school performance,” it said.

Demand for water is expected to increase by 2050 as the world’s population is forecast to grow by one-third to more than 9 billion, according to the United Nations. As climate change strengthens, drought is becoming more frequent and severe in southern Africa, and that – combined with this year’s El Nino phenomenon – is taking a heavy toll on rural lives and economies.

“With climate change, it’s going to be more of an uphill battle,” said Graham. “If there’s focused attention on it and resources, we can improve upon the situation but I do think it’s going to become more difficult.” But it also crucial to address gender inequality and to recognise the unpaid labour that women do across the globe, he said, which he believes is the underlying issue.

“There is a need to address cultural values and really shifting the belief that women and men are equal too.”

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IOC set to review final preparations Wrestler Vinod Kumar on track for Rio for coming Rio Olympics Games Olympics after being thrown from train LAUSANNE, JUNE 2 (AP): IOC leaders are set to review the final stages of preparations for the Rio de Janeiro Olympics amid concerns over the Zika outbreak, delays in completing a key sports venue and challenges posed by Brazil's political and economic crisis.

With less than two months before the Aug. 5 opening ceremony in Rio, Brazilian organizers were scheduled to deliver a report Thursday to the International Olympic Committee executive board.

Organizing committee head Carlos Nuzman will present the report to the board in Lausanne, with Rio Mayor Eduardo Paes speaking by video conference from Brazil.

The IOC will also hear progress reports from organizers of the 2018 Winter Games in Pyeongchang, South Korea, and the 2020 Tokyo Olympics.

IOC President Thomas Bach plans to visit Brazil from June 14-16 to check on Rio's preparations for himself. He will also meet in Brasilia with acting President Michel Temer, who

took over last month after Dilma Rousseff was suspended pending a Senate impeachment trial.

The IOC has already sent experts to Brazil to work with the organizers. Christophe Dubi, the IOC's executive director of the Olympic Games, is currently in Rio. His predecessor, Gilbert Felli, has been the IOC's point man in Rio for the past two years.

Last week, a group of 150 scientists suggested the Olympics should be postponed or moved because of the outbreak of Zika, which has been linked to severe birth defects. But the World Health Organization said there was ''no public health justification'' to call off the Olympics, and the IOC has repeatedly said the games will go ahead.

Brazil is also dealing with its worst economic recession since the 1930s, leading to the slashing of Olympic budgets.

While most venues are ready, the $43 million velodrome has faced serious construction delays. UCI President Brian Cookson said last week he remains

''very, very concerned'' about the venue, and the city announced Monday it is changing contractors to take over the project.

Rio organizers have said there will be no time for a test event at the velodrome, but they are still planning a ''training session'' June 25-27 - six weeks before the games.

Water pollution remains a concern for Olympic sailing, rowing and open water swimming events.

Tokyo organizers, meanwhile, have been caught up in a corruption probe centered on the city's winning bid for the 2020 Games.

Bid leaders have acknowledged making payments, before and after the IOC vote in 2013, totaling about $2 million to a Singapore company linked to Papa Massata Diack, son of former IAAF President Lamine Diack. The younger Diack is the subject of an Interpol wanted notice.

Lamine Diack, a former IOC member, has been accused by French prosecutors of taking more than $1 million in bribes to cover up Russian doping cases.

Japanese Olympic Committee president Tsunekazu Takeda, who headed Tokyo's bid, said the payments were for legitimate consultancy work.

The Japanese committee has opened an investigation, while the IOC is a civil party to the French probe.

The new head of Pyeongchang's organizing committee was set to make his first appearance before the IOC to give an update on preparations for the 2108 Games.

Lee Hee-beom, a 67-year-old former government minister, took over last month after the sudden resignation of Cho Yangho, who stepped down to deal with financial troubles at the shipping company his family controls.

The South Koreans have said they are back on track despite lingering concerns over some venue construction projects and slow pace of domestic sponsorships.

Whether NHL players will take part in the games also remains uncertain amid disputes over travel costs, accommodations and insurance.

ICC mulling introduction of two-tier Test cricket

LONdON, JUNE 2 (IANS): In a bid to secure the future of Tests, the International Cricket Council (ICC) is mulling introducing two divisions in the longest version of the game to make it more competitive.

ICC's chief executive David Richardson on Wednesday said the world body, which will meet at the Lord's ground here this week, will discuss introduction of two divisions in Tests as a way of reviving fading interest.

"There's a general realisation now that, if we're going to keep Test cricket going well into the future, we can't just say it's going to survive on its own," Richardson was quoted as saying by espncricinfo.com on

Thursday.

"Unless we can give some meaning to these series beyond the rankings and a trophy, then interest in Test cricket will continue to waiver. The same applies if we allow uncompetitive Test cricket to take place too often." "If we really want Test

cricket to survive, we can't have the number of Test teams diminishing. We have to create a proper competition structure which provides promotion and relegation and opportunities to get to the top," he added.

Richardson admitted that Tests required added

"meaning and context" if it is to survive in the long run.

"A number of member countries are finding that they're not getting as much from their TV rights for bilateral cricket and they see the need to change and introduce some meaningful context," he said.

"The beauty of leagues is that, in theory, you will have a more competitive competition and teams playing each other that are of a more equal standard."

"They will all be striving for something. There's something at stake. Hopefully that will inspire performance and make the matches more competitive," the former South African keeper-batsman added.

MELBOURNE, JUNE 2 (REUTERS): The path to the Olympics is paved with potholes for many athletes but few can claim to have overcome hardship like wrestler Vinod Kumar, who was thrown from a speeding train by a rival's family in India before landing on his feet in Australia.

Melbourne-based Kumar will compete for his adopted country in the 66 kg-class of Greco-Roman wrestling at the Rio de Janeiro Games, six years after landing Down Under with a suitcase in hand and a head full of troubled childhood memories.

Winning the Olympic ticket was karma, according to Kumar, and a reward for forgiving the people who all but killed him when he was a teenager competing on India's wrestling circuit.

"Wrestling is big in India," the 31-year-old Kumar told Reuters in an interview at his Melbourne home.

"Fathers all want their sons to win... I forgave them because I believe in karma and I believe in God." Born in a small village near New Delhi and raised in a family of wrestlers, Kumar competed at junior national tournaments across the country from a young age.

In 2001, he boarded a long-haul train to an event in southern India with other young wrestlers but never arrived.

BROKEN BONES As the night train coursed through coastal forests in Karnataka state, Kumar was handed a spiked soft-drink and immediately felt dizzy after taking a mouthful.

He went groggily to the carriage's doorway to get some air and two men, one the father of a rival wrestler, hurled him from the train before it sped into a tunnel.

Bones were broken in his arms and legs as his body careened off the tracks to settle by a body of water.

Wrestler Vinod Kumar (in red) tackles with another wrestler at a gym in Melbourne, Australia, May 26, 2016. (REUTERS)

"The train was going very fast. Maybe 100-130 kilometres (per hour)," the shaven-headed wrestler said in halting English.

"My clothes were all torn, like I was just wearing my underwear."

Fifteen years later, Kumar lifts up his shirt and trouser leg to show deep scars along his chest and knee but can now chuckle about the absurdity of what happened.

He spent the night conscious and in searing pain, unable to move as mosquitoes bit him and flies buzzed around his wounds.

Kumar believes he would have died if he had not been discovered by rail workers in the morning, putting him on another train bound for a hospital that could treat him.

"No one knew where I was for 15 days, everybody thought I was dead," he laughed.

When returned to his family, police arrested five of the men who were on the carriage.

DIRT WRESTLER His family launched

legal action as Kumar lay bed-ridden for a year. One of his brothers refused a compensation payment from the boy-wrestler's father.

Kumar eventually returned to competition and although he appeared in court "two or three times", the case dragged on for years and he told his family to drop the lawsuit.

His forgiveness was not shared by his family, however, and caused a rift so deep that Kumar left home for good.

He then spent years roaming the country, competing for cash prizes in towns and villages in conventional freestyle events and in 'pehlwani', India's traditional dirt wrestling.

Australia promised a fresh start but it has been tough for Kumar since landing in 2010 with little English and no skills.

With no professional wrestling to speak of in Australia, Kumar has worked as a courier and a bouncer at nightclubs to earn money and says he owes friends up to A$15,000 ($10,800).

Both parents have died since he left India, his mother of a heart attack only two weeks before his interview with Reuters.

"Sometimes I'm feeling very upset, thinking I am here and I have no money, nothing here," said Kumar, sitting on his bed with a clutch of medals hanging by the wall.

"I feel it's too hard here and I want to quit... Then I go to the club (to train) and have a better feeling."

After earning his ticket to Rio in April at a qualifying tournament in Algeria, Kumar feels the grind has been worth it.

Melbourne's prominent Indian community have rallied to his cause and he will head to Brazil hoping to become Australia's first wrestling medallist in more than 60 years.

He said the boy-wrestler's father who threw him from the train is dead and that the man's wife had hanged herself. Their son has not succeeded in wrestling. "Now he's nothing and I'm an Olympian," Kumar said. "This is karma."

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cultural studies and its relevance in Higher education of Nagaland I

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agas today are a very busy people. We are busy because we have to earn in order to spend.

We are so caught up by the modern day consumerism that sadly we neglect certain things that made/make us what we are. Perhaps, globalisation and the resultant mass culture has had its greatest impact on the perceptions of the Nagas. It has made a direct attack on the ‘culture’ of the Nagas. It has diluted the very fabric of our tradition. Nagas were already precariously situated at the edge with the onset of Westernization. Now the lines are blurred to such an extent that we don’t know where we stand. Elderly people are extremely perplexed about the happenings around them. Adults are enmeshed within the business of ‘businesses’. Young people are swirling in the whirlpool of popular culture. Adolescents are hopping from one subculture to another as if inside a labyrinth trying to unravel what best suits their personalities.

Mass culture is culture which is mass produced, distributed, marketed and consumed. Mass culture is the culture that is widely disseminated via mass communication and mass media. The rapid spread of mass culture implies the spread of western, modern-industrial consumer culture. By its own definition, “a large amount of material”, “mass” carries connotations of loss of identity and the self through anonymity, loneliness through social distance and impersonality, breakdown of institution of marriage through secondary relations, loss of folk community ties, selfishness through high mobility and conformity, etc.

In this contemporary world of posteverything, where concepts and things are fragmented, the intellectual need of gathering the reigns of multiplicity and delivering explanations must be sought after by the ‘guardians’ of academia.

Should we allow our younger generation to swim with the current and drown in the ocean of mass culture and its ram-

ifications? Look at what mass media is doing to them. Insulation against these giant waves of globalisation and mass culture is an impossibility and certainly not a solution. We are all part of it. Even the peasant in the remotest village of Nagaland is not insulated. How then, are we to cope with this confusion? Will talks about preserving one’s identity and culture work the magic? How do we preserve our identity and culture when they themselves are not static? What is actually one’s culture? If culture is dynamic, how to we hold on to it? Wouldn’t it be like chasing one’s tail?

This is not to suggest that we should retrieve all that is past and live it. However, the point here is to make intellectual assessments about our present lives by reflecting on the wisdom of our past. Just as every culture has it origin myth, so also does every culture have a repository of values, norms, customs, beliefs and practices. Edward Burnett Tylor’s celebrated definition of culture in ‘Primitive Culture’, published in 1871, is perhaps, the most comprehensive, inclusive and oft-quoted definition of culture in its ethnographic or anthropological sense: “that complex whole which includes knowledge, belief, art, morals, law, custom and any other capabilities and habit acquired by man as a member of society”.To disown them is to sell our birthright to the usurping claws of mass culture. To my understanding, we should understand the dichotomy between folk culture and mass culture in order to come to terms with the dynamics of the larger picture of one’s culture.

Folk culture is at high risk because of the consumerist nature of mass culture. It is at risk of being exploited, subsumed or dissolved into the very matrix of mass culture. Nagas today are entirely caught up with the politics of power, be it political, social or economic power. All our actions, our goals are directed towards acquiring more and more power. But what about cultural power? What about

balancing and negotiating a mature cultural space whereby our society will not be tossed about like a ship in a storm by external influences?

There is no fast and ready answer.

Nevertheless, under the rubric of cultural studies, one understands the dynamics of culture and an understanding of the world around us, and most importantly, about ourselves. While we are being bombarded everyday by the subtexts of mass and popular culture, we must learn to deal with some of these insidious influences with an intelligent approach. Young learners should be educated in this area so that they learn to look at the larger picture of Globalisation and its ramifications with prudence. For this reason, I strongly feel that one of the best approaches is to introduce cultural studies as a part of the curriculum of Higher Education.

This is a discipline which offers an alternative space for learners to negotiate between layers of realities. It is a platform for aspiring Naga scholars to study their vernacular languages and engage in translations. It is a site for excavating, documenting and transcreating folklore of the Nagas. It will establish academic scholarship in the various genres of Naga Indigenious Art, Music, Dance and Song. It will display the power relations of Naga society and culture, politics and culture, economics and culture, memory and culture. It will redefine various colonial concepts and restructure multiple perceptions of who we are. In other words, the introduction of this discipline will be a search for meaning.

Paul Willis, while negotiating the eclectic nature of cultural studies suggests that it is a discipline of the disciplines. A context-specific study of culture alone does not qualify it the space of cultural studies. As Chris Barker points out, “It remains difficult to pin down the boundaries of cultural studies as a coherent, unified, academic discipline with clear-cut substantive topics, concepts

and methods that differentiate it from other disciplines. Cultural studies has always been a multi- or post-disciplinary field of inquiry which blurs the boundaries between itself and other ‘subjects’.”

The inter-disciplinary character of this study makes it one of the core elements of post-modern studies. It deals with the post-modern predicament of societies, cultures, families and individuals. Since it is not limited by boundaries, it becomes the tool of understanding other disciplines and also provides the vehicles to negotiate modern day dilemmas, perplexities and crises.

Higher Education in Nagaland and it’s ‘guardians’ should wake up to the challenges faced by our society today.

If education does not illuminate or attempt to answer the questions posed by modern day predicaments, how do we advance in the true sense of the word?

Building mansions, wearing the most expensive clothes and driving the best SUVs through money unaccounted for does not make us culturally ‘advanced’ and ‘developed’. Jokes have their own culture-specific connotations. I remember a joke about how a man reported a missing wife. He was able to describe in detail the specifications of the car in which his wife drove away but he could not give a detailed description of his wife. Likewise, while we willingly fall victim to a consumerist market we neglect the higher dimensions of quality life. This prompts us to question the location of our priorities and how much weightage is given by the guardians of education to curriculum revision, on incorporating new disciplines and methodologies for upcoming scholars and the development of infrastructure of educational institutions. The discipline of Cultural Studies is not the last word in bringing maturity and stability to our society. It is only the beginning.

Dr. Lanurenla Assistant Professor, Department of English Fazl Ali College, Mokokchung

DECLARATION

t is hereby declared that “Naga Public Organization” comprised of all Naga ethnic minorities under the motto: “Serve For Justice”, in unison pledge to work ardently for the Nagas’ Common goal and all affairs pertaining Naga issues in collaboration with the rest of the ethnic groups in the country.

To effectively with loyalty, pledge to work hand in hand with the rest of the Naga Civil Societies in the achieving unity and solidarity among the people in the country.

We give this commitment on this day the first June, Wednesday, Two Thousand and Sixteen.

Mr.JO JO, Secretary General of NPO Pyin Oo Lwin, Myanmar

Senior Konyak Naga National Workers questions General Kholi Konyak

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n response to your article published on May 4 2016, in Nagaland local dailies, all the high ranking Konyak Naga Army officers and senior national workers would like to ask Gen. (Rtd).Kholi Konyak former Army Chief of NSCN/GPRN under S.S.Khaplang leadership to give honest response to the following queries.

1. How did NSCN split in the year 1988 and who was responsible for it?

2. The seven(7) higher ranking Tangkhul national workers whom you killed during the crisis are with you today or have you joined Muivah alone without them?

3. What was the reason behind the killings of Mr.Pevao Dy.Kilonser, Wanghai Secretary Konyak Region and Kaisa, VG Post Commander Laonyu Village, Lage?

4. Why did you suspend Sgt.Maj.Yathrae Chamlam, defence commander for not killing Muivah?

5. Did not you personally ordered to kill Muivah? And dispatched a mission (operation) led by Capt.Thongo, Lt.Chingtok, 2nd Lt.Kainyam and the group?

6. Did not you ordered in the year 1989 that even the family members of any Konyak joining hands with Muivah shall not be spared?

7. Did not you retorted in the year 1996, I will never meet Muivah, I heard he is in heaven so when did he descended? This happened when Muivah wrote you a letter to meet and discuss on the Naga problem.

8. Till 2011, the Konyak Naga national workers respected and trusted you a lot, but now we have no regards as to where and why you have gone astray? Desert and disappear as you would but don’t try to interfere in our struggle and divide the Konyaks further.

Remember, you always reminded us never to leave S.S.Khaplang, with or without you, we will continue to work for the Nagas under S.S.Khaplang leadership.

Issued byAll Senior and Higher Ranking Konyak Naga National Workers, NSCN/GPRN through MIP.

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

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‘The songs has ended but the melody lingers’

Auditions for Summer Beat Contest 1.0 from June 4

A fearless fighter; celebrating the beautiful life of Lamtsala H Sangtam

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dio Essence and Syncopath and Diatribe, winner of Hornbill National Rock he Song is 2008) and Temsu Kichu on ended, but drums (ex-Diatribe, winthe melody ner of Hornbill National lingers on,” Rock 2008), the band had goes popular song comscaled many unconquered posed by Irving Berlin. The horizon and promoted the people of Nagaland and dying traditional lore with music lover across the their music. region were reminded Their debut album most painfully with this “Folk Reminiscence” line from Berlin’s song (a 10-track album as the news on the unblending Naga folk timely demise of Lamtchants with jazz, blues sala H Sangtam, the and rock) won the ‘Best lead vocalist of popular folk album’ of Los Anfolk fusion band, Purgeles based Akademia ple Fusion (PF) spread Music Award (Novemover the social media. ber 2014). The album guru rewben MAShAngvA Lamtsala H Sangwas released world“North-East youths tam, passed away on wide through online June 1 at the age of 31 have lost one of the most digital media and the after battling cancer for song ‘Ho hey! You came contemporary Icon, a over one and half year along’ topped the chart but not before leaving woman of unfaltering faith.” of KMix Radio Station a rich legacy of music (Los Angeles) in Januand inspiring many others she has been in the fore- ary 2015. with her indomitable spirit. front of fighting and creatPF’s ‘Ohe Lohe’ was As a musician, she was a ing awareness about the also an award winner at pioneer but it was her fight- disease. At a benefit con- Best Folk Fusion Artist at ing spirit that made her an cert for cancer–dubbed the Radio City Freedom inspiration as well as role ‘Don’t You Cry-We will’ Awards 2015 while its model for many. conquer–staged on June music video “Tring Tring6, 2015, in Dimapur, she Marks of War featured in called upon those fighting some of the country’s leadIndomitable cancer not to look at them- ing music channels like fighter selves as ‘patients’ but as VH1 and MTV and was When Lamtsala was ‘fighters’ and not to take it used for many documendetected with colon cancer as a curse but a call from taries and presentation.

The band have also colin December 2014, despite God to fight with positive laborated and performed the initial shock, she was attitude and win.

‘Sing no sad songs for with some of the biggest determined to fight it out.

“I truly felt I was leav- me. I can win this battle,’ names in the internationing the world last Decem- Sangtam had extolled the al music industry as well as in India -John W Schlitt ber and would never ever gathering.

C o n s e - – Petra (Grammy award quently, she was winner) Rahul Ram – Inreportedly de- dian Ocean, Rabbi Sherclared as cured gill, Vishal J Singh, Jimmy but relapsed Pitts, Vijay Xavier, Germaagain in April ny based Music Producer – MoTo, Rewben Mashangva this year. “ N o t h i n g etc as well a main act for can shake me or one entire episode of Mtv break me ... I will Sound Trippin (S2).

Explaining its venture sing and testify until I breathe into folk music, the band ArenlA Supong, AbiogeneSiS last,” she would in February, 2013 said that, before “The answer is very simple “She got so much passion... declared ... We have so rich culture that.

She would (have) really In what was ... Why keep it hidden from to be her last the world. We wanna proattracted the younger generation to like and sing post on social mote and show via music to in May the world what our country more of our rich culture.” media 20, 2016; she in- has…”

A self-taught vocalist, formed that she see this day. Yet today, here was in her bed for more Sangtam was known for I am- standing tall and than a month. “But do not her dynamic and powerful fighting cancer and actu- worry because I’m grow- live performances. When ally beating it,” she had told ing each day knowing Je- their first debut album was The Morung Express in May sus Christ by whose stripes released, the Rolling Stone 2015 in the midst of grueling I’m healed,” she cheerfully India has described her voconsoled her grieving fans. cal as “a maelstrom of raw chemotherapy sessions. energy” contrasted seam“My life’s philosophy is lessly by the band’s easy to chase after my dreams A Pioneering melodies and textured riffs. and achieve them rather than sit back and ruminate Musician on what might have been,” With Lamtsala on the Glowing tributes Lamtsala said. “But I am vocals, Purple Fusion was never giving up because I officially formed in on Au- and legacy still have dozens of dreams gust 28, 2012, played a huge Fellow musicians from to fulfill through music.” role in popularizing Naga the regions also offered Receiving the Gover- folk tunes and chants to the their heartfelt loss and connor’s Award 2015 for “out- rest of the world. dolences. standing achievement and Guru Rewben With Mhathung Odyuo contribution in the field of on bass (former bassist of Mashangva, the renowned Folk Fusion (Music)” dur- Divine Connection, win- folk musician and indiging the Republic Day cel- ner of MTV RockOn 2011), enous Tangkhul Naga singebration at Kohima Raj Imsanger Longkumer on er from Manipur, reacting Bhavan, Lanmtsala dedi- guitar (former guitarist of to her death said, “Today I cated the award to all pa- Mumbai-based bands Au- grieve at the irreplaceable Dimapur | June 2

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tients fighting cancer saying, “You (fellow cancer patients) are strong and you need to be stronger … let’s show the world we are born to win. Never ever give up, do what you love and be happy, but do listen to your doctor.”

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he Summer beat version 1.0 is scheduled to begin soon, with auditions on June 4 and the finals on July 2. The contest is an idea cradled by Blend Productions for over a decade.

The winner of the contest will get a prize money of Rs 1,00,00 along with a slot to play at the ZIRO music festival 2016 in Arunachal Pradesh.

The auditions, starting June 4, will be held at Town Hall, Dimapur, from 10:00am onwards.

A press note from the organizers hoped that this beat contest would “go to influence potential individuals and bands and de-

serving talents to strive in music with a hint of hope.

We have spent much time admiring the idea to give a chance to the thing we love most which is to promote and help bands.”

They expressed optimism at the response from local bands, as well as confirmations bu bands from neighboring states.

“This is a humble start not only to give a chance to bands looking for a stage but also to try our very best in promoting the bands in ways more than just the contest. And with a little help from friends we hope to make this event grow,” the organizers added.

Lamtsala Sangtam, performing at the North-Festival, 2015 held at the Indira Gandhi National Centre for the Arts (IGNCA), New Delhi from 16-18 October 2015. (Picture Courtesy: Facebook) loss of a very good friend.

Her untimely demise has left a huge dent to the artistes from Northeast India.

Not just that, the North-East youths have lost one of the most contemporary Icon, a woman of unfaltering faith.”

Mashangva further noted that he has known Late.

Lamtsala and her husband for a very long time and said they had performed together for a numerous times- in China, Chennai, Delhi, and Arunachal.

“I have been their biggest fan. The rendition they did for my ‘Hop pi pi’ still remains my favourite,” he added.

“I pray that Purple Fusion will continue to perform and carry the torch of Lamtsala’s legacy. Her demise has left me and my band in mourning.”

“She truly was a great artist,” Arenla Supong of the pioneering Grammy-nominated folk fusion band from Nagaland, Abiogenesis told the The Morung Express when asked about her reaction to her demise.

“Since I play Howey Music for the band, I felt

happy that Lamtsala was also into folk fusion. I thought she got so much passion for it that she'll be able to scale higher in this field and would really attract the younger generation to like and sing more of our rich culture."

I am extremely sorry at the loss of an inspiring musician like Lamtsala.

“Her traditional approach to music was something to be appreciated,” she noted.

According to Rapper, songwriter and singer from Tripura, Borkung Hrangkhawl, or BK as he is more popularly known, she (Lamtsala) along with Purple Fusion has scaled great heights.

“In fact she has set an example for all of us, he added, “I never got the opportunity to meet her but I’ve heard so much about her and the band.”

BK felt that her band has contributed immensely to the music scene in Northeast. “I feel that Purple Fusion is the only band who takes fusion music to the next level. And their song Ho Hey! You came

along has been aired on KSPR Radio San Francisco, California USA and in other countries as well. This is a huge achievement.”

Alobo Naga of the popular Contemporary pop rock band, Alobo Naga & the Band posted in his social media page that, “Today Nagaland lost one of the finest female singer / artiste…Your fighting spirit Mengu Suokhrie presents special number during & your life inspired all of us, the inaugural function of NAC Open Supercross at so blessed that I met you in Kohima Local Ground on June 2. Morung Photo this lifetime.” The band further informed that it is dedicating their June 3 performances at Tera Maya, Guwahati to the departed singer.

Tetseo Sisters, another wellknown Folk, Fusion & Pop band from the State paid their tribute PlaTinuM - `320 by writing in its borkung hrAngkhAwl facebook page, (a.k.a bk) Gold - `150 “You have run SilveR - `80 your race fear- “I feel that Purple Fusion is the only band who lessly and beautifully.” takes fusion music Indeed, she to the next level.” truly has.

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Schwarzenegger gets charged by elephant Taylor Swift and Calvin Harris ‘Split Up’

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ctor Arnold Schwarzenegger got chased by an elephant in South Africa. The "Terminator" star -- who was in the country to promote the multi-sport festival and expo Arnold Classic Africa 2016 -- had a terrifying encounter with the mammal when it blocked the road in front of his group's car, before walking around the vehicle and chasing it as it drove away, reports femalefirst.co.uk.

He shared a video of the incident on YouTube on Tuesday and wrote: "I couldn't have written this safari encounter better if it was a movie". The clip shows the driver shutting off the engine to avoid scaring the elephant, but when he turns the car back on the animal, it bellowed and backed away.

One passenger was heard asking: "Is he backing up because of the engine?"

The driver tried to re-

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assure his passengers by saying he is worried about the animal scratching the vehicle, but Schwarzenegger, 68, replied: "No, he's going to charge us". As the car sped away with the elephant behind, the actor could be heard exclaiming: "Oh s**t".

While the encounter was nerve-wracking for those in the car, the former Governor of California

went on to stress how much he is "in awe" of elephants.

"I'm absolutely in awe of these beautiful, strong animals, even though some of us had to change our pants after this," Schwarzenegger wrote. "We need to stop killing them -- take a photo, not a shot. Would you rather be able to experience these creatures or a hunk of ivory?

I thought so," he added.

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inger Taylor Swift and DJ Calvin Harris have ended their 15-month relationship, according to reports. An insider told People magazine: 'There was no drama. Things just don't work out sometimes.'

A source close to Taylor confirmed to DailyMail.com that the report from People was accurate.

The news comes after the Scottish DJ was pictured looking downcast, as he jetted home to Los Angeles on Tuesday following a brief trip to London. Tuesday's low key sighting was also the first time Calvin had been pictured since he narrowly escaped serious injury in a serious car crash. Taylor, 26, and Calvin, 32, got together in March 2015 and had seemed devoted to one another.

However, the I Need Your Love hitmaker was the one to break it off with the 1989 singer according to an E! News report from Wednes-

day. An insider told the showbiz site: 'Adam really liked Taylor, she was not the type of girl he ever dates and he liked that. He liked how innocent Taylor was and that she had a good caring heart.

'Taylor's heart was more in it then he was. He started to lose interest over the past few months, but really tried to not just break up.' There were also compatibility issues mixed in with differing tour and travelling schedules according to their source who added: 'It seemed like

they were more friends than lovers.'

They also hung out in vastly different social circles but sources for E! insisted that he did not cheat. An insider explained: 'There were no other women involved with Adam. He did not cheat on her at all. Just not a good match.' Taylor seems to be in recovery moment as a different source told Us Weekly that the relationship ran its course: 'Taylor is doing OK now but she was upset.' 'It just wasn't working any-

more,' a different insider told the weekly.

They were ranked last year as the music industry's highest-paid celebrity couple by Forbes, with combined earnings of more than $146 million. Things seemed to be going well for the couple just weeks ago as Taylor gushed about their 'magical relationship'.

She told Vogue in April: 'I'm just taking things as they come. 'I'm in a magical relationship right now. And of course I want it to be ours, and low key...This is the one thing that's been mine about my personal life.'

The two had been originally set-up by mutual friend Ellie Goulding, who introduced them at the BRIT Awards after party in London back in 2015 The 29-year-old singer said that it kind of just happened as she explained: ' They're both good people, both dear friends. I thought it might work - and it did.

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5th U-20 Summer Soccer Meet

Dimapur, June 2 (mexn): The Fusion Football Club Chukitong is organizing its 5th Under-20 Summer Soccer Meet at the Public Ground, Chukitong, Wokha on June 21. The tournament will be play on a knockout basis. Champions of the tournament will be awarded Rs. 15,000 along with trophy while the Runners up will walk away with Rs. 8000 and trophy. Individual awards, i.e., Best player, Best Goal Keeper, Highest Scorer, will also be awarded. For entry forms, contact the Fusion Football Club Chukitong @ 8732879656.

NAC Supercross gets off to a flyer

NE United sign Brazilian defender Mailson Alves

Guwahati, June 2 (ianS): Indian Super League (ISL) franchise NorthEast United FC on Thursday announced the signing of Brazilian defender Mailson Alves. The 28-year-old defender was a member of the tournament-winning franchise Chennaiyin FC last year, starting in 12 matches for them. NorthEast United's head coach, Sergio Farias expressed his approval over the signing in a release: "This season we are picking players based on their suitability to fit into our philosophy. Mailson is someone who can give us that edge. His experience in the ISL is also a huge factor." Alves, upbeat about the upcoming season and happy to sign for the team, said: "I am looking forward to working with the head coach and joining NEUFC. We are putting together a special team this season and I am raring to give my best for the fantastic fans and this unique club." NorthEast have earlier signed Japanese midfielder Katsumi Yusa and Indians Subrata Paul, Rowllin Borges, Sumit Passi and Nirmal Chettri, among others.

Bikers in action during the NAC Open Supercross 2016 at Local Ground, Kohima on June 2. (Morung Photos by Chizokho Vero) Morung Express News Kohima | June 2

The NAC’s Open Supercross 2016 got off to a flyer at the Local Ground Kohima today.

Supported by Federation of Motor Sports Clubs of India (FMSCI), the national level two wheeler competition is being organised by the

Nagaland Adventure Club (NAC).

84 contestants from Bangalore, Delhi, Hyderabad, Mizoram, Meghalaya, Assam, besides Nagaland are competing in four different categories viz., novice (33 contestants), open (21), expert (11) and local (10).

Parliamentary Secretary for Youth Resources & Sports, Mu-

sic Task Force & State Lotteries Khriehu Liezietsu who was present at the inaugural function complimented NAC for taking an important step “to promote and encourage adventure sports” and “for opening doors to all the adventure and motor sports lovers” in spite of the lack of proper infrastructure.

The final event will start from 10am on June 3.

Day 1 Results: In the Novice Category, Monjur Ali edged Vianney Nongrum to finish first. Abdul Gaffar Khan came third.

In the Expert Category, Suhail Ahmed emerged first while Naylin Chowhin and Eugene Niangti were

second and third respectively.

In the Local Category, R Lima Kichu claimed first while L Imaakum Kichu and Akhotuo Chuzho followed behind in second and third respectively.

In the Open Category, Imdanglemba edged Suhail Ahmed to first place. Akhotuo Chuzho followed in third.

Lionel Messi testifies in tax fraud trial English football clubs surpass £4bn mark

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barCeLOna, June 2 (reuterS): Soccer's fivetimes World Player of the Year Lionel Messi arrived at a court in Barcelona on Thursday to testify against charges of tax evasion.

A few bypassers applauded the arrival of the Argentina and FC Barcelona player while several people shouted at him, but in contrast to when he appeared at a local court in 2013 to give evidence, there were no Barcelona supporters present.

Messi and his father, Jorge Horacio Messi, entered the court immediately without speaking to reporters.

The trial began on Tuesday although Messi missed the first and second day, which he was not obliged to attend, citing a back injury sustained in Argentina's international friendly with Honduras last Friday.

Lionel and Jorge Horacio Messi are accused by the Spanish tax office of defrauding the government of 4.2 million euros ($4.7 million) between 2007 and

Barcelona's Argentine soccer player Lionel Messi (C) arrives to court with his father Jorge Horacio Messi to stand trial for tax fraud in Barcelona, Spain, June 2. (REUTERS)

BCCI gives thumbs up to women players for overseas leagues

Kohli, Dhoni to play charity football match against Bollywood stars

new DeLhi, June 2 (ianS): In a significant move, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is all set to allow women players to play in tournaments like the Women's Big Bash League (WBBL).

The move is seen as a step further in developing the women's game after the cricket board planned to introduce central contracts for them. "India's women cricketers can now play in overseas leagues in Australia and England, subject to their contracts being approved by the BCCI. The decision, taken during a meeting of the BCCI's women's cricket committee on Wednesday, paves the way for India's players to take part in tournaments such as the Women's Big Bash League in Australia and the Women's Super League in England," espncricinfo.com reported on Thursday.

However, BCCI's announcement may have come too late, as the inaugural WSL will be held from July 30 to August 14 and the Indian board is yet to decide on the issue when the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) sent a letter to all full members seeking their permission to enlist players. The ECB signed up 18 overseas players -- from Australia, New Zealand, South Africa and the West Indies -- and unveiled its final squad lists in April. Similarly, in the inaugural WBBL, there was no Indian representation in any of the franchises.

2009. They could face jail terms of up to 22 months if found guilty, although it is customary in Spain that offenders of non-violent crime with a sentence of under two years do not serve time in jail.

The case centres on the player's image rights and a web of shell companies allegedly used to evade taxes on income from those rights. Tuesday's hearing showed that Spain's tax office made 20 inspections of

mumbai, June 2 (ianS): Fans will witness an exciting battle between India's Test skipper Virat Kohli-led cricket stars and Abhishek Bachchan-led Bollywood celebrities in a charity football match here on Saturday.

The match, termed as "Celebrity Classico 2016", will take place at the Mumbai Football Arena, Andheri Sports Complex, to

Messi during its three-year investigation.

According to the prosecutors' office, revenue was hidden using shell companies in Uruguay, Belize, Switzerland and the United Kingdom. Messi and his father paid five million euros to the tax authorities as a "corrective" measure after being formally investigated in June 2013.

Spain's tax office has also begun investigating the finances of Messi's Bar-

generate funds for charitable initiatives in which Kohli and Bachchan are involved.

Virat will lead the All Heart Football Club, a property of The Virat Kohli Foundation. Bachchan is set to lead All Stars Football Club, run by his Playing for Humanity charitable organisation, in the match.

Apart from Kohli and India's limited overs skip-

celona team-mates Neymar Jr, Javier Mascherano and Adriano.

Mascherano accepted a one-year prison sentence for tax evasion as part of a plea bargain in January, although is not expected to serve time in jail. Messi moved to Barcelona from his birth place of Rosario, Argentina in 2000, becoming a Spanish citizen in 2005.

He is 10th on Forbes Magazine's list of the world's highest-earning athletes over the past decade, with an estimated income of $350 million.

Messi has scored 453 goals in 531 appearances for Barca in all competitions. He has also won eight La Liga titles, four King's Cups and four Champions League crowns with Barca, leading them to a league and cup double last season.

Messi is also captain of Argentina and will rejoin the team immediately after his court appearance to prepare for the Copa America in the USA, playing their first game against holders Chile on June 7.

per Mahendra Singh Dhoni, some of the country's top cricketers like Zaheer Khan, Harbhajan Singh, Yuvraj Singh, Ajinkya Rahane, R. Ashwin and Ajinkya Rahane will also be playing in the match. Bachchan's team will include the likes of movie stars Ranbir Kapoor, Arjun Kapoor, Aditya Roy Kapoor and celebrated director Shoojit Sircar, among others.

Manchester City sign midfielder Guendogan from Dortmund

LOnDOn, June 2 (reuterS): German midfielder Ilkay Guendogan has joined Manchester City from Bundesliga side Borussia Dortmund on a four-year deal, the Premier League club announced on Thursday.

The 25-year-old, who had a year remaining on his Dortmund contract, is the club's first signing since they confirmed Spanish coach Pep Guardiola would take over at the Etihad from Manuel Pellegrini prior to the start of next season.

City did not disclose financial details of the deal but British media reported

that Guendogan would cost the Premier League club around 20 million pounds ($29 million).

"I'm thrilled to have signed for Manchester City," Guendogan said in a statement on City's website.

"The opportunity to work with a coach like Pep Guardiola is something I am really looking forward to and I am flattered to be the first signing the club has made this summer."

The injury-prone German international dislocated a kneecap in training in May, ruling him out of the 2016 European Championships in France.

Guendogan, who also missed the 2014 World Cup with a back injury, made more than 150 appearances in five years at Dortmund after being recruited by Juergen Klopp, who is now in charge of Liverpool.

The midfielder was part of Klopp's Dortmund side that won a domestic double in Germany in the 2011-12 season and reached the Champions League final in 2013, where they lost to Bundesliga rivals Bayern Munich.

"We celebrated many victories and stood together in moments of defeats," Guendogan said in a farewell note to Dortmund posted on his official Twitter page.

"I am very thankful to all my team mates and to the fans who always supported me."

LOnDOn, June 2 (aFp): English football's financial might was demonstrated anew on Thursday as business analysts Deloitte revealed that England's 92 professional clubs generated record £4 billion ($5.8 billion, 5.2 billion euros) revenues in 2014-15.

Fired by the all-powerful Premier League, which saw revenues climb three percent to £3.3 billion, England's professional clubs breached the £4 billion threshold for the first time.

Premier League clubs generated £1.5 billion more than their nearest rivals in Germany's Bundesliga and with a new £5.14 billion television rights deal due to kick in this year, their dominance is set to continue.

"The pace of football's financial growth in two and a half decades is stagger-

ing," said Dan Jones from Deloitte's Sports Business Group. "By half-time of the second televised Premier League game next year (season), more broadcast revenue will have been generated than during the whole of the First Division season 25 years ago.

"For the first time, the Premier League leads the football world in all three key revenue categories -commercial, match-day and broadcast -- and this is driving sustainable profitability.

"When the enhanced new broadcast deals commence in the 2016-17 season, operating profits could rise as high as £1 billion."

Deloitte's 25th Annual Review of Football Finance revealed that Premier League clubs recorded a second consecutive year of

pre-tax profits in the 201415 financial year (£121 million), which last happened in 1999.

While the revenue increase was a modest three percent, operating profitability (£546 million) was the second highest it has ever been.

- Losses in Italy, France A c c o rd i n g l y , t h e league's wage/revenue ratio rose from 58 percent to 61 percent, but Jones said: "This represents the second lowest level since 2004-05 and is 10 percentage points lower than in 2012-13."

Reflecting the clamour to get into the lucrative Premier League, wage costs in the second-tier Championship rose four percent to £541 million.

Despite a reduction in the wages/revenue ratio

from 106 percent in 201314 to 99 percent, Deloitte said the level of spending

by Championship clubs remained "unsustainable" without owner funding.

More widely, the combined revenue for the five major European leagues -England, Germany, Spain, Italy and France -- reached a new record of 12 billion euros, a rise of six percent.

The Bundesliga (316 million euros) and Spain's La Liga (264 million euros) -- home of this season's Champions League winners Real Madrid and runners-up Atletico Madrid, as well as Europa League champions Sevilla -- also generated profits.

But clubs in Italy's Serie A (-133 million euros) and France's Ligue 1 (-35 million euros) generated combined operating losses.

EUro 2016 FixtUrES

No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51

GRouP A France Romania Albania Switzerland

GRouP B England Russia Wales Slovakia

GRouP C Germany Ukraine Poland Northern Ireland

GRouP D Spain Czech Republic Turkey Croatia

GRouP E Belgium Italy Republic of Ireland Sweden

GRouP F Portugal Iceland Austria Hungary

Date 11 June 11 June 11 June 12 June 12 June 12 June 13 June 13 June 13 June 14 June 14 June 15 June 15 June 15 June 16 June 16 June 16 June 17 June 17 June 17 June 18 June 18 June 18 June 19 June 20 June 20 June 21 June 21 June 21 June 21 June 22 June 22 June 22 June 22 June 23 June 23 June 25 June 25 June 26 June 26 June 26 June 27 June 27 June 28 June 01 July 02 July 03 July 04 July 07 July 08 July 11 July

MATCH France vs Romania (Group A) Albania vs Switzerland (Group A) Wales vs Slovakia (Group B) England vs Russia (Group B) Turkey vs Croatia (Group D) Poland vs Norther Ireland (Group C) Germany vs Ukraine (Group C) Spain vs Czech Republic (Group D) Italy vs Belgium (Group E) Sweden vs Republic of Ireland (Group E) Austria vs Hungary (Group F) Portugal vs Iceland (Group F) Russia vs Slovakia (Group B) Romania vs Switzerland(Group A) France vs Albania (Group A) Wales vs Russia (Group B) Ukraine vs Norther Ireland (Group C) Germany vs Poland (Group C) Italy vs Sweden (Group E) Czech Republic vs Croatia (Group D) Turkey vs Spain (Group D) Belgium vs Republic of Ireland (Group E) Iceland vs Hungary (Group F) Portugal vs Austria (Group F) France vs Switzerland (Group A) Romania vs Albania (Group A) Russia vs Wales (Group B) England vs Slovakia (Group B) Ukraine vs Poland (Group C) Germany vs Norther Ireland (Group C) Czech Republic vs Turkey (Group D) Spain vs Croatia (Group D) Italy vs Republic of Ireland (Group E) Belgium vs Sweden (Group E) Iceland vs Austria (Group F) Portugal vs Hungary (Group F) Runner-up A v Runner-up C (1st Match R of 16) Winner D vs 3rd Place B/E/F (2nd Match R of 16) Winner B vs 3rd Place A/C/D (3rd Match R of 16) Winner F vs Runner-up E (4th Match R of 16) Winner C vs 3rd Place A/B/F (5th Match R of 16) Winner E vs Runner-up D (6th Match R of 16) Winner A vs 3rd Place C/D/E (7th Match R of 16) Runner-up B vs Runner-up F (8th Match R of 16) 1st Quarter Final (Winner of Match 37 vs Match 39) 2nd Quarter Final (Winner of Match 38 vs Match 42) 3rd Quarter Final (Winner of Match 41 vs Match 43) 4th Quarter Final (Winner of Match 40 vs Match 44) 1st Semifinal 2nd Semifinal The Euro 2016 Final

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VENUE Saint-Denis Lens Bordeaux Marseille Paris Nice Lille Toulouse Saint-Denis Lyon Bordeaux Saint-Étienne Lille Paris Marseille Lens Lyon Saint-Denis Toulouse Saint-Étienne Nice Bordeaux Marseille Paris Lille Lyon Toulouse Saint-Étienne Marseille Paris Lens Bordeaux Saint-Denis Lyon Lille Nice Geoffroy-Guichard, Saint-Etienne Parc des Princes, Paris Stade Bollaert-Delelis, Lens Stade de Lyon, Lyon Grand Stade Lille Métropole, Lille Métropole Stadium Municipal, Toulouse Stade de France, Saint-Denis Allianz Riviera, Nice (FRA) Stade Vélodrome, Marseille (FRA) Grand Stade Lille Métropole, (FRA) Nouveau Stade de Bordeaux, Bordeaux (FRA) Stade de France, Saint-Denis (FRA) Stade de Lyon, Lyon (FRA) Stade Vélodrome, Marseille (FRA) Stade de France, Saint-Denis (FRA)

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