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Kohima Water crisis: short of 8.8 million liters

Nagaland State capital receives only 10% of the daily requirement of water Vibi Yhokha & Zhovesa Resu Kohima | June 6

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NSCN (K) on June 4 assault Dimapur, June 6 (mexn): NSCN (K) on Saturday termed the June 4 assault on the Indian Army (6th Dogra Infantry regiment) in Manipur’s Chandel district a signal to the Government of India that the Nagas were capable of striking anywhere, anytime without territorial considerations. An MIP release received from NSCN (K) asserted that the Nagas in general and NSCN in particular would continue to defy the arbitrarily imposed boundary by India and Myanmar even “without the consent of the Nagas.” It also cautioned that it would go to any extend to secure and reclaim the inherent “Pan Naga Nationhood. The MIP release further said the “suppressed ethnic races of WESEA (North East India) shall at every opportunity strike against India with renewed coordinated efforts keeping in mind the common political and historical legacy and attachments of the region.” The group also reiterated that the June 4 offensive which killed more than 20 Indian Army jawans and inflicted injuries to a dozen more was launched by the three political groups namely NSCN/GPRN Naga Army Elite Strike Unit and Special Task Forces of Kanglei Yawol Kanna Lup (KYKL) and Kangleipak Communist Party (KCP).

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Dimapur, June 6 (mexn): In a significant development the GPRN/ NSCN on Saturday suspended one of their senior leaders Azheto Chopy, in a Kilonser rank (with portfolio) from active party membership for an indefinite period in order to “protect the integrity of the party and the interest of the government.” The ‘Suspension Azha’ signed by GPRN/ NSCN Ato Kilonser, N Kitovi Zhimomi stated that Chopy had breached party disciplines A (Discipline) No -1; 2 and D No 2. The suspension azha (order) will come to immediate effect, the ‘azha’ added.

Kohima town requires 10 million liters of water per day but receives only 1.2 million liters per day, says Er. Kevisekho Kruse, Chief Engineer, PHED. Access to clean drinking water and sanitation is considered one of the basic human rights according to the United Nation. Health experts recommend an individual to consume at the least 2 litres of water per day while the bare minimum of water per person required for sanitation and drinking is 20 liters per day. In developed countries, the average consumption goes up to 100 liters or more. Residents of Keziekie, one of the worst hit area on water shortage in Kohima receives water supply after every four days. And here is the worst part, each household receives 4-5 buckets of water at the most. During the dry season, which usually starts from October and continues till April, the residents have to buy water from private water tankers at Rs. 1000 for 2000 liters. In monsoon season, rain water is harvested. However, a resident complains that the water supply decreases during monsoon. For their, daily requirements the residents have to manage by using the water frugally or either walk a distance and draw water from ring wells. In a very compact area, the distribution of water by private tankers is another problem where the pipelines are difficult to penetrate in the tightly packed houses. Nagaland Chief Minister TR Zeliang in September 2014 stated that challenges related to water and sanitation will magnify in the future due to an ever growing urban population, needing to share already insufficient and poorly managed resources.

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new DelHi, June 6 (ians): Manipur human rights activist Irom Sharmila on Saturday alleged that bureaucrats in the northeastern states were “misutilising” the money sent by the central government for counter-insurgency operations. Sharmila, 43, said this to IANS after a hearing at Patiala House courts. She is under judicial custody after being re-arrested on January 24, a day after she was released by the Imphal East district court. The antiAFSPA (Armed Forces Special Powers Act) activist has been on hunger strike for 15 years demanding its re-

peal. The act gives sweeping powers to the armed forces fighting militants. “In Manipur and the other northeastern states, every bureaucrat and power holder is getting much benefits from the money, in crores, sent by the centre in the name of counter-insurgency. They are misutilising it and using it for profit earning,” Sharmila said in an interview. Citing the recent attack on the Indian Army in Manipur on June 4 that left 18 soldiers dead, Sharmila said that “violent tactics in governance” would never solve any serious social problem.

cBcc concerned over ‘proxy teachers’

pHeK, June 6 (mexn): The Chakhesang Baptist Church Council (CBCC) on Saturday voiced serious concern over the prevailing illegal practice of proxy teachers in many government schools in Phek district. The issue of proxy teachers was a subject of serious discussion among the church members in an executive meeting held recently. “These irresponsible and unbecoming characters of the so-called teachers have caused irreparable damage to the students’ career and to a large extent responsible for the backwardness of the district over the years,” said Rev Dr Vezopa Tetseo, Executive Secretary of CBCC in a press note. “Depriving the innocent students of their rights to quality education is not

only a serious violation of human rights but it is against the very principles of the Bible.” Following the recommendation of the CBCC Education Board Study Committee report, the meeting resolved to appeal to all the stakeholders for co-operation and support towards complete eradication of the “social evils” in the society. It further resolved to impress upon the government, the Chakhesang Public Organization (CPO) and all frontal organizations of the district to see that this issue is addressed at the earliest in the greater interest of the community. It also decided to appeal the Education department to convene a consultative meeting of CPO, CSU, CMA, VCC, and VEC & Church leaders at the earliest.

It was one of the worst attacks on the army in years. “Militant attacks of the lunatic kind can never be appreciated. However, such attacks can be stopped only if AFSPA is repealed,” she said. “If they remove all these overcrowded/excessive army (personnel) from Manipur, there will be no target of the attacks. Attacking any plan based on counter-insurgency is the inevitable tactics of armed revolutionaries. I think you know, violent tactics as a means for any cause will never solve the problem for its tit for tat,” she told IANS. Sharmila said that if

AFSPA was removed from the northeastern states, hefty sanctions of money from New Delhi would automatically stop and “such bureaucratic malpractices would cease”. Sharmila was in Delhi to attend court proceeding on her alleged attempt to suicide case registered during her fast-unto-death here in 2006. Emphasising that AFSPA was the only reason the entire northeastern region was on the boil, Sharmila said: “Only if the central government removes all the armies from Manipur and the other states affected by the AFSPA will the region see peace.”

DHaKa, June 6 (reuters): India and Bangladesh on Saturday signed an agreement to simplify their 4,000-km (2,500mile) border and clarify the identities of 52,000 living in enclaves, over four decades after the neighbours first tried to untangle complex territorial rights set down in 1713. Under the deal, signed in the presence of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Bangladeshi counterpart Sheikh Hasina in Dhaka, the two countries will swap 200 tiny enclaves, most of them close to the official border. Their inhabitants have been deprived

of public services and living in squalid conditions. Established by a treaty between two former princely states, the 106 Indian enclaves in Bangladesh and 92 Bangladeshi enclaves in India are islands of foreign territory inside each country. Under the agreement, each country will take over most of the enclaves on its territory and residents will have the right to stay where they are or move to the other side of the border. The deal was originally agreed in 1974 by Indira Gandhi of India and Sheikh Mujibur Rahman of Bangladesh. Progress stopped

for a long time, however, after Mujibur was assassinated in 1975, and subsequent governments failed to agree on the transfer of enclaves. Dhaka’s Foreign Minister Abul Hassan Mahmood Ali has described the deal, which has since been updated, as “a historic milestone in the relationship between the two neighboring south Asian countries.” The two prime ministers, along with the chief minister of West Bengal, India Mamata Banerjee, also inaugurated bus services along the border towns of India and Bangladesh. Details on page 8

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Songs of hope & courage for people battling cancer

‘Don’t you cry, we will conquer’ Morung Express News Dimapur | June 6

In a show of solidarity to one of their fellow musician battling cancer, a handful of renowned Naga bands and singers sang their special and original songs at the “Don’t you cry, we will conquer”, a benefit concert for cancer cure, held Saturday evening here at IMC Hall. Unlike the usual boisterous atmosphere witnessed in Dimapur concerts, the evening audience comprising mostly of youth was lively and appreciative. Renowned Naga musicians and bands including Theja Meru, Tali Angh, UDX, Jack Pucho and Arenla Sayer, sang their original

(L-R) Lamtsala Sangtam narrates her battle against cancer at the concert organized in her benefit by fellow musicians. Artistes Arenla Sayer and Tali Angh performing at the concert.

songs, which was well reciprocated by the audience. “We are proud standing here for a cause,” said the frontman of UDX band before enthralling the audience with the band’s distinct vocals and guitar riffs. Theja Meru who sang

“Don’t you cry, we will conquer”, the theme song of the benefit concert said the song is a tribute to Lamtsala Sangtam, the vocalist of popular Naga band Purple Fusion, who is currently fighting against cancer. “The zeal and lust for life shown by Lamtsala is

truly inspiring,” Meru said. The audience was in for a surprise treat when Lamtsala herself appeared on the stage to narrate her battle against cancer. The spirited lady vocalist said that when she was diagnosed with cancer in December last, she was initially shattered.

“I lost all hope and started thinking that I will never make it. But today I am standing here”, she said and thanked God, the organizers, well wisher and her fiancée for giving her the strength and hope to carry on. “We are not patients, we are born to fight, don’t ever give up,” she said in her message to others battling cancer. “This concert is also to send out a message of hope and courage-that having cancer is not the end but the beginning of the battle to keep living and to be victorious in the face of the enormous challenge,” read the concept note of the concert. The proceeds of the concert (free will donation) will go towards the treatment costs of Lamtsala Sangtam and Mrs Neiheu Kiso, “intercessor and prayer warrior.”

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NSS Red Ribbon, Eco Club & Peace Channel of Alder College, Kohima observed World Environment Day by cleaning the college campus, planting tree saplings and conducted Essay Writing Competition on the topic "Role of Peace Channel Units in Promoting Environmental Awareness" along with its volunteers and students.

Commemorating the World Environment Day, Bayavü Hill High School under the initiative of its Eco Club organized a social work covering the School Compound, the approach road to the School and the Bayavü Colony Circular Road from NBCC Office to Liangmei Church. The Aesthetic and Sanitation Committee under the Bayavü Area Panchayat provided logistic support during the Social Work.

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Chandmari Higher Secondary School observed World Environment Day in the School premise. Arrays of activities were organized in order to sensitize the young students on environmental issues such as plantation of trees, essay, extempore speech and painting competition. The program culminated with mass cleaning of the school campus where all the students along with the teachers and the non-teaching staff participated.

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LR Dimapur propagates need to save environment

Dimapur, June 6 (mexn): The department of Land Resources, Dimapur joined the rest of the world observing World Environment Day Resources and propagated to the people the need to save the environment A team of 15 bicyclists comprising of staff of Land Resources and volunteers from Suhoi village led by Hekato Yeptho, DPO undertook a 15 kilometers bicycle ride from Land Resources office to Suhoi village which was flagged off by Mhathung Yanthan, Director, Land Resources in presence of Hoto Yeptho, Additional Director Land Resources. The purpose of bicycle ride was to educate and emphasis the importance of opting for fuel free travelling modes, to control air pollution and for healthier lifestyle. On culmination of bicycle ride a series of programme under the theme sustainable consumption and production was held at Suhoi village. Speaking at the gathering of villagers including children and department officials, Mhathung Yanthan said participation of people in the programme shows the concern of every individual towards the effort to save the environment. Stating that every individual has got a role to play

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Minister for environment, forests & climate change Dr. Neikiesalie (Nicky) Kire on Friday released two books on “Naga Folklores: Bridg-

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Cyclists led by DPO Dimapur undertaking cycle ride to Suhoi village in commemoration of World Environment Day on Friday.

in making the world a better place of live in, director pointed the various factors that are causing damage to the environment and thereby causing global warming. He encouraged the people to conserve natural resources and to plant more and more trees citing important roles of trees in oxygen and carbon cycle. Mhathung lauded the people of Suhoi village for declaring to adopt the usage of economic earthen kitchen, which is cost effective and requires less firewood thereby reducing

deforestation. He also distributed dustbins made of bamboo and CFL bulbs to the villagers. Sharing words of encouragement, Hoto Yeptho reminded the villagers humans are responsible for all the damages caused to world’s environment and it is our responsibility to revive the environment. He also reminded the gathering of how heat wave is taking its toll across the country as well as other natural calamities and worsening climatic condition around the world due to excessive

deforestation. Making the day more purposeful, painting competition among the children was conducted along with tree plantation drive in the village. A practical demonstration on biodegradable nature hazard caused by using of plastic bags was also demonstrated to the villagers. Alobo Naga, a renowned local artist and brand ambassador of Swaach Bharat Abhiyan Nagaland enthralled the gathering with special numbers.

Book on ‘Naga Folklores: Bridging Tradition with Conservation’ released

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The first Mid-day meal cum World Environment Day of GPS Tenyiphe-I A-Khel was celebrated at the new school site on the theme-“Seven billion dreams, one Planet; consume with care”. Megophilie Noel, the Teacher-in-Charge of the school, gave a brief note on the depleting environment and exhorted the students to protect and preserve the environment by planting more trees. The students and teachers cleared the campus and planted 70 tree saplings in and around the school. The activity was followed by celebration of the first ever Mid day meal. Thanking you anticipation.

Minister Dr. Kire releases book on “Naga Folklores: Bridging Tradition with Conservation” in Kohima Friday. (Morung Photo) Chumukedima Forest Range office under Dimapur Division initiated a programme of adopting Eco-club school under Chumukedima Range. The Range office has adopted four schools: Godwin Higher Secondary School, Chumukedima, Bethel Faith School, Seithekiema-C, Govt middle School Tenyiphe I and Brighter Academy. The Chumukedima Range Office in coordination with the Eco-club members planted trees in those adopted schools and the Department will be taking care of those plantation with technical support and replacement of causality for the next 3 years and will be handed over to the Club members of the school.

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ing Tradition with Conservation” by Nagaland Biodiversity Board and “Study of coal mining areas in Nagaland its impact on the environment” by Nagaland Pollution Control Board. It was released during the

observance of World Environment Day here under the aegis of environment, forests & climate change department. A book on “Naga Folklores: Bridging Tradition with Conservation” is an

effort to document the rich cultural heritage of the Nagas as well as to establish a conservation between traditional ethos and modern principles of conservation. A book on “Study of coal mining areas in Nagaland its impact on the environment” is an exhaustive study of the impacts of coal mining on the environment particularly on water, air and land and its implications on the biotic component of the ecosystem. It also suggests mitigative and corrective measures for mining to be practiced in a scientific and sustainable manner.

The Parliamentary Secretary for Youth Resources & Sports, Music Task Force and Lotteries, Khriehu Liezietsu observed the World Environment Day with the Green Caravan team at Tsiepama by planting trees. Zynorique Initiatives manage Green Caravan. The tree plantation event today was organised at the upcoming Eco village, Tsiepama (midway resort) jointly by the groups; Gorilla Marketing, Kilo Outdoors and Adventures, Synergy Group, India Trails and Zynorique initiatives.

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Livingstone Foundation Hr. Sec. School, Dimapur observed the World Environment Day with a special Tree Plantation Drive which was carried out by the students with the active initiative and support of the Chairman and all the teachers. 200 saplings of Asoka Tree measuring around 10 to 12 feet in height were ordered from the nearby state of Assam, particularly for the Tree Plantation Drive.

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World Environment Day celebrated in Kiphire

kiphire, June 6 (mexn): Kiphire District Private Schools Society celebrated the World Environment Day with A. Chumremo Odyuo DC Kiphire as special guest at traffic point Kiphire with students from all the private schools in the town. Speaking at the function as chief guest the DC said, “it is the need of the Walkathon & cyclotron team of DABA Youth Ministry, Duncan Fellowship pose for the lens after observing the World Envi- hour to save the environment because if we do not ronment Day. (Photo courtesy: Purkumzuk Lkr) act now there will be a time where even the unborn will not be able to survive due to climate change.” The DC Kiphire asked the students present to use environment friendly products and plant more trees to save the planet from climate change. Also added we have

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The Nagaland State Bharat Scouts & Guides observed the World Environment Day by planting the saplings at the State Headquarters with Neilalhoulie Joint Director YRS and Khyomo Lotha State Chief Commissioner NSBSG.

DC Kiphire A. Chumremo Odyuo, Hemant Basker IFS Wild Life Warden and others during World Environment Day celebration held at Kiphire. (Morung Photo)

to change the mindset to preserve the nature, which provides all our needs. Calling upon the students, the DC asked to cultivate a habit of cleanliness and keep the town clean and green as Kiphire is declared ‘The Green Town.’ Hemant Basker IFS

Wild Life Warden who spoke on the significant of the day highlighted the theme of the day and said, “natural resources will not last if we don’t make use of it judiciously.” He also said small action can make lot of difference and asked the students to plant one tree

on each birthday, which will make big difference. Achumse from Agape School chaired the programme and El-Beth school students presented special song. Face painting, posture competition and tree plantation were some of the highlight of the day.

Nagaland Pollution Control Board (NPCB) celebrated World Environment Day 2015 by organizing a programme on the topic “Benefit of Recycling” at NPCB Conference hall, Dimapur. The programme ended with planting of Gulmohar tree by AEE, which was donated by Vidhya Bhavan School.

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Coinciding with the World Environment Day and as part of the yearlong Golden Jubilee celebrations of Don Bosco Higher Secondary School Wokha, Don Bosco Alumni Association, Wokha Unit, organised a programme on “Environment Conservation and Climate Change.” The event was held at Don Bosco Wokha with the Director of Green Foundation and Climate Reality Leader, N Janbemo Humtsoe as resource person. Thungchamo Ezung, General Secretary of DBAA, Wokha, chaired the programme while the Principal of DBHSS Wokha pronounced the invocation. Orenbomo, the Vice President of DBAA delivered the vote of thanks.

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Government Middle School, Keyake, Kohima marked the World Environment Day with a social work cum plantation drive at its school campus. The students were given a task of making a flower garden for their respective classes, which was on competition basis. It is informed that prizes will be given to the class which maintained and nurtured the best garden at the end of the year. Teachers and students participated in the occasion.

mokokchung, June 6 (mexn): The 1st Mokokchung Children’s painting competition under the theme “Water - a Source of Life” organized by TK Skills in collaboration with WSSO PHED Mokokchung & Forest Department, Mokokchung was concluded with grand prize distribution function. Rajesh Soundararajan IAS, Addl. Deputy Commissioner, Mokokchung was the Chief Guest of the function who gave a brief talk on World Environment Day & thanked all the participants. Representing the WSSO PHED Mokokchung Er Yanger Pongen also gave a talk on environment and impressed by the participation. Altogether 113 children under the age group of 6 – 14 years participated. The judges Limasenla Longkumer IEC Consultant, WSSO PHED, Mokokchung, Moamongba F/R Divisional Forest Office, Mokokchung and Wapang Ozukum Artist select the top 13. Benjongnungsang of Lady Bird School was declared the winner. He walked away with a cash prize of Rs.5000. The runner up was Sungje-

Winners of the 1st Mokokchung Children’s painting competition with the organisers and others.

mi Aonok who walked away with a cash prize of Rs.3000. The second runner up goes in favour of Yanglile who walked away with a cash prize of Rs.1000. The TK Skills will offer Computer Crash Course to all the winners and consolation winners for 1 month, which will start, from June 22. Wapang Aier Managing Direc-

tor (Admin) and the chairperson of the function highlighted the gathering about the TK Skills Click Club photography competition under the theme: “Capture my nature”. He briefed that participants are pouring in and expect more will be taking part before the closing of the registration on June 18. The result of the photography will be declared on June 20.

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Pro-VC and Dean SASRD, NU planting tree on World Environment Day held on June 5. The Nagaland University Non Teaching Staff Association- Medziphema (NUNTSA-M) organized a Cleanliness and Plantation Drive within the SASRD Campus. A massive cleanliness drive was also undertaken in the campus.

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Security stepped up after Manipur ambush Protest against China over stapled visas Centre hands over probe to NIA

Indian security personnel carry the coffin of a victim's body after postmortem in Manipur on Friday, June 5. (AP Photo/Bullu Raj)

CHANDEL, JuNE 6 (NDTV): At Thoubar village in Manipur, about 10 kilometres from the spot where 18 Armymen were killed by insurgents who ambushed them on Thursday, there is not a single soul around in a village of at least 50 huts. After much looking, we find one person, a 70-year-old who had previously served in the Assam Rifles and now spends his days farming. "Everyone left this morning for Chandel," said KC. 10 kilometres ahead, we encounter Army jawans, standing at a bend and flagging down any vehicle coming their way. We tell them we are journalists. They then stop ask-

ing us to turn around and leave immediately, but tell us we can't go on a few steps ahead. The reason they say, is a still unexploded Improvised Explosive Device planted by insurgents on the road, discovered this morning, cordoned off and still awaiting a bomb squad. Beyond the IED, the charred remains of two totally burnt trucks stand on the road. A jawan points to the miles and miles of jungle around, and says "It's so easy for these insurgents to melt away from here into Myanmar. You see these jungles, walk 20 hours and you can reach Burma too." On our way back from the spot, we chance upon a combing

operation at another village nearby. The company commander leading the operation is anxious to have us leave. We comply, but not before catching glimpses of some young children and women coming out of their homes on the order of the troops. The men, they are nowhere to be found even at this village. A few kilometers ahead, we catch up with an Assam Rifles road opening party. The young officer in charge says he won't face the cameras, but adds that it seems the next few days will be very, very rough, and even more challenging than operating in Manipur usually is.

Assam tea garden owners oppose the Indo-Bangla land agreement KArImgANJ, JuNE 6 (pTI): The tea garden owners and the local people of the district have strongly opposed Prime Minister Narendra Modi signing the land swap deal with his Bangladesh counterpart Sheikh Hasina during his visit to the neighbouring country today. Voicing concern over the Land Boundary Agreement (LBA), Jose Mukhathu, Excutive Director of Madanpore Tea Estate, claimed that the 74.54 acres of land in the Lathitila-Dumabari sector in Karimganj district to be handed over to Bangladesh belonged to the garden. Mukhathu expressed disappointment

over the Central Government’s decision to hand over 74.54 acres of land belonging to the garden without informing the estate authority in exchange of 714 acres of the neighbouring country. He said that by the handing over of the 74.54 acres of land to Bangladesh would cause the tea estate to incur a loss of around Rs 10 crore annually. AtneighbouringDumabarinearKukithal, a local Arup Tewari said like him all the villagers there were paying revenue for their land to Patherkandi revenue circle office in Assam, but the people of Bangladesh had possession of their land as it was across the border.

NEW DELHI, JuNE 6 (TNN): The probe into the killing of 18 Army men in Manipur has been handed over to the National Investigation Agency (NIA). The home ministry on Saturday issued a notification formally handing over the case to the NIA, which will immediately start the investigation, official sources said. The NIA, which was set up after the 2008 Mumbai terror attack, is mandated to probe all terror related cases anywhere in the country. Since the Manipur incident is one of the worst cases in recent past, the Centre has promptly decided to hand over the case to the central investigating agency, sources said. In the worst such attack in two decades, insurgents on Thursday had ambushed a military convoy in Manipur's Chandel district killing at least 18 army personnel and injuring 11 others. Army chief General Dalbir Singh Suhag yesterday rushed to Manipur as security forces intensified their operations in the state following the deadly ambush.

Members of Arunachal Civil Society protesting against issuance of stapled visa issue by China.

NEW DELHI, JuNE 6 (IANS): Hundreds of people representing the Arunachal Civil Society organisation staged a protest here on Saturday against the issuance of stapled visas to the people of Arunachal Pradesh by the Chinese government. They marched towards the Chinese embassy from Arunachal Pradesh Bhavan in the national capital and submitted a memorandum of their demands to the Chinese ambassador. They also blamed the Indian government for not taking up the issue with China. "Our Prime Minister Narendra Modi recently visited China (May 14-19),

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THETA TUTORIALS Conclave for promotion of NE held DImApur, JuNE 6 (DIpr): The Rotary International organised the first National conclave for promotion and Media focus of North East, “Light up North East” was held at Hotel Radisson Blu, Guwahati on June 6 with Nagaland Governor P.B. Archarya gracing the function as chief guest. A host of dignitaries including MPs and Ministers attended the function. Nagaland Parliamentary Secretary for Information & Pubic Relations, K. Kheka-

ho Assumi, also graced the occasion as one of the guest of honour. Addressing the gathering, Assumi said that the primary function of the department of IPR is to put forth an effective presentation of the government highlighting the activities, policies and achievement. One of the ways for the Northeast to assimilate and join in the march towards progress physically as well as mentally is to have a strong and far reaching media capability,

Assumi opined. “This can come about if the IPR department in the states of the region are empowered with the means to facilitate and strengthen the private media,” he stated.

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Naga Students' Union Shillong along with the Assistant Resident Commissioner, Nagaland House Shillong organised a one day cleaning drive cum plantation of ornamental trees/ plants on June 5, to commemorate World Environment Day at the Nagaland House, Shillong.

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CHRISTIAN HIGHER SECONDARY SCHOOL: DIMAPUR 22nd SUMMER BIBLE SCHOOL 30th June to 4th July 2015 Theme: ‘God Cares’ 1 Peter 5:7. Christian Higher Secondary School in collaboration with Town Baptist Church, Dimapur, invites children and young people to an exciting and enriching 5 day Christian Programme. Come and Be Blessed by Teachings of the Word by experienced and trained Teachers from Nagaland and beyond. Other daily highlights of the programme include an anointed Praise & Worship, Craftworks and Workshops, mouth watering refreshments and various other colorful new surprises! All students from Class 1 to 12 from any school or church are welcome to join this programme by registering themselves on or before June 25th. Registration forms are available at Christian Higher Secondary School and Town Baptist Church. Mr. Kumar Pillai Joint Director Summer Bible School Dimapur: Nagaland

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Maggi banned but what about oil, eggs, vegetables, pulses Data shows that we are surrounded by food that is contaminated, adulterated and does not meet Indian safety and packaging standards

New Delhi, JuNe 6 (iANS/iNDiASpeND): Maggi two-minute noodles is only the latest food item to be found violative of food-safety standards in India. Consider this: • 64% of the loose edible oil sold in Mumbai is adulterated, according to a study conducted last year by the Consumer Guidance Society of India. The study tested 291 samples of sesame oil, coconut oil, groundnut oil, mustard oil, sunflower oil, cottonseed oil and soybean oil. • Arsenic above “critical limits” was found in cereals, pulses, vegetables,

roots and tubers; cadmium above similar criticality was found in cereals, fruits and curd, in a 2013 M.S. University of Baroda study. Both heavy metals are toxic to human beings. • 28% of eggs sampled in Uttar Pradesh’s Bareilly, Dehradun and Izatnagar towns were contaminated with E. coli (effects include diarrhoea, urinary and respiratory infections and pneumonia) and 5% with multi-drug resistant salmonella bacteria (effects: diarrhoea, fever, cramps), according to this 2013 study by the Indian Veterinary Research Institute. • More than half of all duck eggs–a local staple in Kerala–sampled in the prosperous town of Kottayam were contaminated with salmonella, according to this 2011 study. • Nearly 69% of 1,791 milk samples in a nationwide study did not con-

form to Indian standards (though they weren’t necessarily unsafe). Milk, as IndiaSpend reported earlier, is one of the most-commonly adulterated food items in India, followed by oil and eggs. As one can see, we are surrounded by food that is contaminated, adulterated and does not meet Indian safety and packaging standards. What we have presented to you is only a sampling of recent studies on Indian foodstuff.

% of Common Foodstuff Samples Found Adulterated Milk 68.4 Loose Edible Oil 64 Eggs (ducks) 51.30 Egg (hens) 0.1 (Source: FSSAI, Consumer Guidance Society of India, research)

priority. Unfortunately, recent developments and unfounded concerns about the product have led to an environment of confusion for the consumer, to such an extent that we have decided to withdraw the product off the shelves, despite the product being safe,” said an official statement by Nestle India. “This is a very serious issue as it concerns the safety of consumers. Therefore, for the first time, the government has suo motu complained to the Consumer Commission to take cognisance of the matter on behalf of a class of consumers,” Consumer Affairs Minister Ram Vilas Paswan said. The move comes after

Why did Maggi hit the headlines? Maggi’s case -- given its popularity -- is playing out in a blaze of publicity, as more states ban the noodles and has now been withdrawn from the Indian market by its manufacturer Nestle India. “The trust of our consumers and the safety of our products is our first

product samples analysed by Food Safety and Drug Administration (FDA), Uttar Pradesh were found three times above safe limits. The permissible limit of lead in food items like Maggi is 2.5 parts per million (ppm), according to food safety regulations of 2011. Maggi samples analysed by the Uttar Pradesh watchdog were found to have lead concentration nearly seven times higher at 17.2 ppm, raising fears of possible lead poisoning among consumers. The findings of the Uttar Pradesh regulator prompted several states to conduct similar tests on Maggi. Several states have not only banned Maggi but also

other brad of instant noodles. Since health is a state subject, states have their own regulators to test if the foodstuff adheres to safety regulations. Lead isn’t only in food And foodstuff isn’t the only item that violates safety standards. The air you breathe, the water you drink, and even your walls could hold the main toxin that Maggi noodles are suspected to contain. Lead is also present in household paint. A third of enamel paints analysed had lead concentration above 10,000ppm--111timesmore than the prescribed norm of 90 ppm by the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS), according to a recent study by Toxics Link. The study tested 101 enamel paints, of which 32 paints revealed high lead concentrations. All 32 paints were made by small and medium enterprises.

Lead and other carcinogenic heavy metals have also been commonly found in everything from spinach in Delhi and Nagpur to brinjal, tomato and beans in West Bengal. Indeed, there are few vegetables that do not display lead contamination, primarily deposited from vehicular exhaust, as this 2013 study of carrot, radish, beet, cabbage and other vegetables in West Bengal revealed. Maggi is the most recognisable instant noodle brands in India. This could justify the nationwide uproar against revelations of adulteration. This also raises fear of several other food items being adulterated. India cannot keep pace with its toxins The bottom line also is India has not kept pace with its toxins. Detection is crucial to counter the growing problem of food adul-

teration, but the country has not established enough testing laboratories. But as IndiaSpend finds, India has only 148 food-testing laboratories. This means, each laboratory serves 88 million people. China, by contrast, has one laboratory for every 0.2 million people. The percentage of food samples found not conforming to the regulations increased from 12.77 percdnt in 2011-12 to 18.80 percent in 2013-14 -- a six percentage-point increase over three years, as per national food watchdog data. So, while products are violating safety norms, government agencies have also cracked down on violators. The number of convictions in food-adulteration cases increased from 764 in 2011-12 to 3,845 in 2013-14 -- a 403 percent rise. But does this data provide the full picture?

Adani, Reliance to build Bangla power plants India-US trade at $103 bn: US envoy Dairy Entrepreneurship prog held DhAkA, JuNe 6 (ReuteRS): Two leading Indian power firms will build several plants in Bangladesh to produce up to 4,600 megawatts of electricity to ease the country's prolonged power crisis, a senior official said on Saturday. Adani Power Limited of India and Reliance Power Limited of India signed separate memorandums of understanding with state-run Bangladesh Power

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Development Board (BPDB) on Saturday, as Prime Minister Narendra Modi began a two-day state visit. "Reliance Power and BPDB today signed a MOU to develop four units of power plants to produce 3,000 MW of electricity with a cost of $3 billion," the company said in a statement. The plants will burn natural gas. Adani Power will set up two, coal-fired plants with a total capacity of 1,600 MW that will cost more than $1.5 billion. Officials of the firms said it would take 13 months to complete construction of the plants after final agree-

wAShiNgtoN, JuNe 6 (iANS): The India-US bilateral trade in goods and services has crossed the elusive $100 billion threshold and now stands at $103 billion, US envoy Richard Verma said here on Saturday, adding that both countries still have a long way to traverse to reach the goal of $500 billion. Addressing the Center for Strategic and International Studies, Verma said the goal of $500 billion is achievable. Both sides have restarted the Trade Policy Forum, "which is bringing together Indian and American trade experts to address concerns across a variety of sectors", he said. On intellectual property, a technical team of Indian experts will visit Washington for further discussions on how to improve IP protection. "We continue to look for ways to enhance

ments had been reached. Bangladesh produces 7,000 MW of electricity but demand far exceeds supply, with a daily deficit of up to 1,500 MW. The government on Thursday unveiled a 2.95 trillion taka ($38 billion) budget for fiscal 2014/15, stepping up spending on key sectors to tackle power shortages that are crimping economic growth and deterring investment. Foreign Minister Abul Hassan Mahmood Ali told journalists on Bangladesh also planned to more than double its electricity imports from India to 11,000 MW by 2017 from 5,000 MW now.

the environment for innovation in a way that promotes our shared interests," he said. He said through the US State Department's Indo-Pacific Economic Corridor (IPEC) initiative, "We are also supporting greater regional economic connectivity between India and its neighbours, complimenting Prime Minister Modi's 'Act East' policy". He said India and the US are "partnering more closely than ever before". "We are tracking 77 different initiatives that came out of the January Obama-Modi Summit, in fields that range from defense cooperation to health and renewable energy. Our collaboration is broad-based and global in nature. Our doctors and health experts are working together with African medical communities to fight HIV/AIDS," he said.

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BeRliN, JuNe 6 (Ap): German Chancellor Angela Merkel is calling for the Group of 7 industrial powers to throw their weight behind a longstanding pledge to seek $100 bn to help poor countries tackle climate change. Merkel, who hosts the G-7 summit starting Sunday, cautioned against comparing the meeting with fullfledged climate negotiations but said the world's leading industrial powers

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kolkAtA, JuNe 6 (iANS): Railway Minister Suresh Prabhu said on Saturday his department has signed initial agreements with 20 states to jointly develop a company aimed at boosting railway infrastructure."We have signed MoUs with 20 states. Under the agreement, there will be a company jointly owned by the centre and the

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days of farmers availing subsidies from the department against false projects are gone. She reiterated that under the new scheme, subsidy would be given to the farmers only after through verification. Short speeches were also delivered by Assistant Project Manager NABARD Mokokchung, Imsunaro; Senior Manager, Lead Bank, Mokokchung, K.N Bhorali; and Addl. Director V&AH Dr. Rongsentemjen. They explained in detial various schemes, loans and other financial assistance for farmers. Chief V&AH officer Mokokchung, Dr. Mapumeren chaired the programme. It was followed by interaction between the farmers and the officials of the department, NABARD and Financial Institutions in Mokokchung district.

states. It will develop infrastructure and look into issues which the states think are important," he told media persons. He said the move is in sync with the centre's policy to empower the states.He said the railways will collaborate with West Bengal for Farm Machinery Bank for Custom Hiring was inaugurated by Letkdevelopment of infrastruc- holal Hangsing, Deputy Director Agriculture with Sulvi Thapo, the ture in the state. beneficiary at Viswema village under Kohima District on June 3.

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MokokchuNg, JuNe 6 (DipR): In collaboration with the department of Veterinary and Animal Husbandry (V&AH) and Financial Institution in Mokokchung District, a programme on Dairy Entrepreneurship Development Scheme 2014-2015 under NABARD was held at Metsuben Hotel, Mokokchung on June 5. Speaking on the occasion, Commissioner & Secretary, V&AH, Nagaland L. H Thangi Mannen IAS, said that since Mokokchung is a centrally located town, it is good for farmers specially those involved in dairy farming. Taking advantage of all these she urged the farmers to work hard so that they can be benefited and thereby meet with the demand. She also made clear that the

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DDCF against shifting of offices to Chumukedima • Demands government to keep order in abeyance • Threatens to protest against “detrimental act” of State govt Dimapur, June 6 (mexn): The Dimapur District Citizens’ Forum (DDCF) has asked the government to keep in abeyance its order of shifting public offices from Dimapur to Chumukedima village. In a representation submitted to the State chief minister, the Forum appealed to the government to come up with a clear decision conceding to the public interest. The letter maintained that the citizens of Dimapur through various collective bodies resented against the government’s decision to shift the public offices from Dimapur to Chumukedima village, however, the Government recently issued a directive for shifting of the same. Besides various reasons stated in its earlier representation, DDCF said that the DC office in Dimapur is located “strategically near the so claimed border

with Assam, and the moment such public office is shifted away from nearby the border with Assam, it will cause a serious negative impact on the border disputes and to the utmost detriment to the inherent rights of the citizens of Dimapur in particular and the Nagas in general.” It added that Dimapur Municipal area and its suburb to be looked after from an authority based in far flung village area is a “serious case of violation of our legitimate rights which we shall not allow to remain subdued.” Meanwhile, the Forum informed that almost all frontal public organizations in Dimapur held a meeting in Dimapur on June 4 and unanimously resolved to stand united to protect their “legitimate rights against shifting away any public office from Dimapur to Chumukedima village.”

In light of the above, the DDCF cautioned that if the government acts against public interest, the organisations will be compelled to take recourse of all legitimate means of demonstrations to protest against the State government. It stated that the public in Dimapur will be compelled to come out to the streets after expiry of one week from June 5 to protest against “detrimental act” of the State government. Further, the letter said that the Chakhro Public Organization (CPO) has rightly suggested posting of some administrative authorities in Chumukedima equivalent to that of the Deputy Commissioner in Dimapur. “In our honest view, suggestions to the government tendered as such are highly appreciated and we fully endorse to it being entirely on public interest,” DDCF stated.

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NPC urges Khaplang to restore ceasefire Dimapur, June 6 (mexn): Highlighting that the ambush on security forces in Manipur’s Chandel district on June 4 has adversely altered the entire scenario of North East politics, particularly the ongoing peace process between the Naga political groups and Government of India, the Nagaland Peace Centre (NPC) has requested NSCN (K) chief SS Khaplang and his associates to restore the ceasefire agreement and maintain their political stand and pursue political solution in the best interest of all Nagas. In a press release, NPC executive director Lhusi Haralu and chairman N Theyo said that Khaplang is reported to be safe in Burma be-

cause he has signed ceasefire agreement with the Military Government of Burma although he and his cadres are deprived of civilized life in the forest in absence of developed infrastructure. “It is said that he has no lack of arms and ammunitions, manpower and flow of fund. But his armed cadres of Naga boys and girls living in Nagaland are hunted down and many are booked under the National Security Act which is non-bailable. It is a matter of great sorrow for Naga boys and girls though safe for Khaplang,” the NPC expressed. Meanwhile, the NPC pointed out that since April 1, 2001 SS Khaplang never got political opportunity to

talk to Government of India through the interlocutor. “It is never said that they proposed any political agenda on the negotiated table. It is said that they are not given justice or treated equally with the rival group of the NSCN (IM) and that they feel they are dictated by the Government of India. In their feeling of desperation and frustration, they lost hope and confidence in the ceasefire agreement and resorted to armed conflict,” the release said. The NPC further questioned what goal they achieve by carrying out such violent ambushes. “Nagas as a whole feel pain and disturbed by such violence and bloodshed.”

Awareness camp on social schemes held

Dimapur, June 6 (mexn): An awareness and promotion camp on Prime Minister’s Social Security Schemes, namely Atal Pension Yojana, Pradhan Mantri Suraksha Bima Yojana etc. was conducted at Sodzulhou village and Sukhahuto/Khankria village on June 2 and 3 respectively. The camp was jointly organised by the Global Open University, NagaDimapur, June 6 tion with whole-heartedly sage issued by MIP, NSCN land (TGOUN) and State (mexn): The national in various capacities. The (IM). Acknowledging that workers of NSCN (IM) Government of the People’s in her death, “the nation has have expressed grief over Republic of Nagalim will lost a faithful and a dedithe sudden demise of their always remember the ser- cated national worker,” the comrade Ranpenla Kafea, vices rendered by her to the national workers further Deputy Kilonser on June nation with honor and love,” offered sympathy to the be- Kohima, June 6 (mexn): The almost 5. “She had served the na- stated a condolence mes- reaved family members. 200-year-old ‘Heritage Tree’ of Nachama Village, known as “Tsa” in local dialect, was dedicated on June 5. The tree is of Ficus species. The circumference at the base is 25 feet with a diameter of 7.96 feet, circumference at the high of waist is 22 feet with a diameter of 7 feet and circumference at the high of 10 feet is 5.42 feet. The tree was dedicated by the oldest man in the village, Shürheitso Zumvu. The description board was put on the tree by Dr. NichStudent leaders along with teachers and staff of Government High School, Yangphi. olas Moore and Dr. Tom Morung Express New Students’ Union (ARSU). and shortage of teachers. Roberts from Scotland. The student leaders The school is in urgent need Kiphire | June 6 Later, the DIAMI Enwere "dismayed" at the poor of one Math and Science trepreneurial Trust in colConcerned over the poor school infrastructure, which teacher each for higher class. laboration with the village performance of students in is in a dilapidated state. The Meanwhile, the meet- Council and Village DevelHSLC exam, the Joint Area school building is in need of ing resolved to form Parents opment Board of Nachama Students’ Union of Kiphire complete overhaul. Since Teachers Association (PTA) observed World EnvironDistrict visited Govern- the establishment of the and to organise Parents Day ment Day under the theme ment High School, Yang- school, no renovation has every year. The Joint Area “Sustainable Lifestyle”. phi, which was established ever been done. The school Students’ Union also deThe trees planted on the in 1996, and upgraded to headmaster has apprised cided to introduce mail box day consisted CryptomeHigh school in 2010. The the Director, RMSA of the in the school after summer ria Japonica, Cassia Fitula, Joint Area Students’ Union dilapidated infrastructure; break. Bucklaudia Species, Bauhicomprises Kiphire Area Stu- however, there has been The student leaders mia Retusa, Eucalyptus dents’ Union (KASU), Long- no action from the depart- meanwhile expressed ap- species and a lot more conmatra Area Students’ Union ment. preciation to the teachers for tributed by the Trust. The (LASU), Singti Area StuThe headmaster, CC their "selfless" and "dedicat- citizens of the village were dents’ Union (SASU), Seyo- Humtsoe, stated that the ed" service. The union also chung Area Students’ Union administration is helpless assured to extend all help (SASU), and Amahator Area due to numerous problems and support to the school.

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Bank of India (SBI), Bazar Branch Dimapur, a press release from TGOUN stated. The resource persons were Lokho Peter Manager PBD, Medonguino Angami Field Manager SBI, and Nzanthung Lotha, Customer Assistant SBI. Inspired by the schemes explained by the resource persons from SBI, the Village Community offered support and co-operation, the release stated. The Global Open Uni-

versity was represented by Bendangkumzuk, Faculty Member, Department of Hotel Management and N. Mhao Ngullie, Administrative Executive. It may be recalled that the awareness programme was conducted at the mentioned villages as desired by the Governor of Nagaland, PB Acharya. At the end of the programme, forms were also distributed to the villagers for availing the schemes.

Heritage Tree of Nachama village dedicated

Ko h i m a , June 6 (mexn): In continuation to the earlier circular, the director of veterinary & animal husbandry has informed all Chief Veterinary Officers (CVOs) of Mokokchung, Peren, Wokha, Dimapur, Kohima, all dairy farmers/ entrepreneurs/banks that special camp will be conducted for Dairy Entrepreneurship Development Programme (DEDS) implemented through NABARD for creating awareness and sensitisation on District Dairy Development Programme (DDDP). The camp will be held in the five districts (1st Phase) as per the following schedule: June 6 – Mokokchung, June 12 - Jalukie, Peren district, June 19 – Wokha, June 24 – Dimapur, June 27 – Kohima. All CVOs of the districts concerned have been requested to liaise with the banks, insurance company and inform all dairy farmers/entrepreneurs regarding the date, time and venue of the camp.

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Two arrested with ganja

Kohima, June 6 (mexn): The District Intelligence Branch (DIB) of DEF Kohima while conducting routine checking and frisking at Kidima village junction intercepted a car (Eon) bearing registration number NL01H 4157 and recovered 100 kg of Ganja on June 6 around 11:00 am. Two persons identified as Asüsü Salew Krichema (27) and Ezüo Darhü (22) were arrested for possession and transportation of the ganja, informed SDPO/PRO Kohima in a press release. A regular case vide Khuzama PS Case No. 0024/15 U/S. 20 (b) (ii) (c) NDPS Act was registered against them for conducting further investigation.

NSCN (K) chaplee ministry informs pheK, June 6 (mexn): The finance administrator (Nagaland) of NSCN (K) Col. Isak Sumi has assigned work of Chaplee Ministry as follows: Phek District- Maj. Shitokhu and Capt. Neilie, Wokha District- Maj. Nongathang, Mokokchung District- Capt. Chuba, Kohima District (only Angami regional subjects)- Capt. Avikho Angami, Mon District- Col. Apan. Other districts not allotted to any other will for the time being administered by the Central Ministry, whereas the State capital (Kohima) including directorates and secretariats will be directly supervised by Col. Isak Sumi or as may be authorised.

NSF calls emergency assembly Kohima, June 6 (mexn): Naga Students’ Federation (NSF) has informed all the federating units, subordinate bodies and senior leaders that an extra-ordinary emergency federal assembly has been convened on June 10 at the NSF conference hall, Naga Club building at 12:00 noon. All the members concerned of the NSF have been requested to attend the emergency federal assembly positively.

TTWU annual general meeting Dimapur, June 6 (mexn): Timber Traders’ Welfare Union (TTWU), Dimapur has informed that the 6th annual general meeting of Dimapur will be held on June 9, 3:00 pm at Hotel Acacia. All the bonafide members of the union have been asked to attend the meeting without fail.

EFWA calls meeting

Ministerial staff meeting in Tseminyu Tseminyu, June 6 (Dipr): The proposed training on office procedure for ministerial staff of all departments under Tseminyu sub-division will be held on June 8 and 9 from 11:00 am onwards at ADC’s conference hall. Therefore, ADC Tseminyu, Vikhweno M Meratsu has informed all the head of offices in Tseminyu sub-division to ensure the participation of their staff in the training. The oldest man of Nachama village with the two men from Scotland and others near the 'Heritage Tree'.

encouraged to protect the new planted trees. Based on the theme, Sievituo Solo, President of Recyling for Greener Environment shared his experiences on sustainability. Solo stated that it is the duty of all to preserve and protect our natural scenic beauty. He also stressed on healthy environment and climatic change and how it can be prevented through

preservation of forests, animals, birds etc. The DIAMI Entrepreneurial Trust has it project on “Four-Two” focusing on resource management, grass broom cultivation, King Chillies, Potato etc. The members of the Trust have contributed approximately 6 acres of land for the sole purpose of preservation of forest and biodiversity.

NGRC-1CU not to pay V&AH director cash at check gates informs cash would be allowed in the check gates or any highways by any individual, organization and government departments. Moreover, the Gauhati HighCourt, Kohima Bench in its common judgement and order dated 03.06.2014 had disallowed several unions, associations, federations, etc. from the collection of cash on highways, he added. Savi said that the NVCO had submitted representation to the Governor of Nagaland and the Chief Secretary to the Govt. of Nagaland in this regard. The NVCO is bringing out a booklet compiling these orders & judgements to widely distribute to all the districts in the state, he added. Meanwhile, the NGRC-I CU requested all its members who are still doing or have completed any project under NABARD, NLCPR, PMGSY, SPA, NEC & PM Packages having pending bills to submit their documents along with information such as the funds meant for the projects are kept in Civil Deposit (CD) or diverted on or before June 15, 2015. The union also asked its members to renew membership and also do fresh registration on or before August 10, 2015.

Kohima, June 6 (mexn): The Electricity Field Workers Association (EFWA) Kohima Zonal has convened an emergency general meeting at Gorkha Panchayat Hall, Chandmari, Kohima on June 9 at 9:30 am to discuss important issues relating to manhandling and assaulting of one of its members on May 31 at High School Colony, Kohima while on duty. A press note issued by K Dominic, General Secretary, has directed all its bonafide members to attend the meeting without fail.

Student leaders visit school in Kiphire

Kohima, June 6 (mexn): The Nagaland Government Registered Class-I Contractors’ Union (NGRC-I CU) has resolved not to pay any cash at the check gates and on any highway as per the Government standing order. The decision was made during the union’s executive meeting held on June 3. A press release from NGRC-I CU president Seyiekuolie and general secretary L. Pukhato Shohe informed that the union also resolved to support the movement of ACAUT Nagaland and also reiterated to support ACAUT’s stand for ‘one government one tax’. Kezhokhoto Savi, Advocate, who is also the convenor of ACAUT Nagaland (legal cell) and president NVCO briefed the NGRC-I CU members about the objective of ACAUT Nagaland and the activities of NVCO during the meeting. Savi said that the contractors must be paying maximum “illegal collection” of cash at the check gates and on highways as their trucks carry building materials meant for public infrastructural developments. He informed of the govt. standing order stating no collection of

Dimapur

DDADU condoles Dimapur, June 6 (mexn): The Dimapur District Auto Drivers’ Union (DDADU) has expressed grief at the sudden demise of Dhaneshwar Burman on June 6. Dhaneshwar was a bonafide member of DDADU, said the union president K Hokaito Zhimomi in a condolence note. The DDADU has expressed gratitude to chairman and GB of Oriental Lotha Colony and Auto Owners Association for making all arrangements for the funeral rites, as the deceased had no family members.

Kerala Club Kohima celebrates foundation day Kohima, June 6 (mexn): Kerala Club, Kohima celebrated its 11th Foundation Day on June 5 at Hotel Evergreen Auditorium, Kohima. The function started with lighting of lamp followed by welcome address by President AK Prem Kumar and Advisor Issak K. The program concluded with vote of thanks by Anie Babu, Vice President.

Bayavü Hill High School conducts anti-tobacco campaign Kohima, June 6 (mexn): The Anti-Tobacco Club of Bayavü Hill High School conducted an anti-tobacco campaign on May 21. During the campaign, students along with teachers sensitized the nearby shopkeepers on the hazards of tobacco consumption, prohibition on sale of tobacco near educational institutions and prohibition on selling of tobacco to persons below 21 years of age. The new team of Dimapur Aor Senden (DAS) executive committee alongwith DAS president Supu Jamir, general secretary C.Onen Walling and treasurer Yashitsungba Aier on June 6. The DAS held a prayer fellowship with the pastors of Dimapur Ao Baptist Church at the treasurer's residence on Saturday.

NSCN (Reformation) lauds Zeliangrong region’s decision

Dimapur, June 6 (mexn): The president and the Ato-Kilonser of NSCN (Reformation) have lauded the “wisdom and courage” shown by the Zeliangrong community and all members of former NSCN (K), Zeliangrong region in “taking the correct and bold decision to join the NSCN-Reformation.” A press statement from MIP Secretary, NSCN (R) stated, “The Naga political movement, which is so dear to us, is on a back foot today because of differences of opinions among the national workers and at times it has been observed that, personal interest has taken over from the national interThe commercial block building of Gorkha Public Panchayat, Kohima (GPPK) was in- est, creating a major hurdle augurated on June 6 at GPPK hall by Dr. Neikiesalie (Nicky) Kire, Minister for Environ- among the Naga national workers to come together.” ment, Forest & Climate Change. Photo by Zhovezo Resu

“As we embark into a journey to re-organize and reform the Naga society, where, there are fragmented mandate and when, we are not speaking in one voice. It is bound to develop lot of unwanted situation. This has also led to drastic change in the opinion of the people, towards the national workers,” it added. Reiterating that the decision of the Zeliangrong national workers to once again rededicate themselves in the service of the nation is laudable and encouraging, the NSCN (R) said, “It is praise worthy to take such a harsh decision to sacrifice oneself at the altar of Naga political movement and serve the nation with the real and true spirit of patriotism.”

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They could be heroes ly imitate Ivy Style, given that the original American look, developed in elite pockets of New England, was drawn so immediately from the English public schools and their games. There was a delicious moment in the 1990s when Prep became the prevailing style of hip-hop. This ironic street-style posture only made the look all the more attractive in England. Hence privileged Home Counties kids were ironically copying black American street style, which

Once upon a time, menswear took its cue from the battlefield; then it was the ranch. Now it’s the rugby field and the cricket pavilion. Ed Smith explores this shift and what it says about us

bastions of vice and street life. And now? I experienced such an assault of genteel sportiness that the two neighbourhoods might as well have perfumed the air with sandalwood aftershave and linseed oil. On Brewer Street, the cult brand Rapha peddles splendid Lycra cycling kit, virtually next door to Jack Spade’s sailor-style anoraks and preppy shirts. Nearby on Beak Street, Gant Rugger—

N JANUARY 1974, Tom Wolfe, that dedicated chronicler of fashion, lamented the sad death of Ivy Style, which for decades had been the classic meeting point of education, sport and menswear. The sports jacket, the button-down shirt and the club tie were gone for good, he argued—banished by counterculture guilt and “jeans, jeans, jeans”. “Funky Chic”, Wolfe’s sparkling cover story for Rolling Stone magazine, portrayed a new American elite, just as wealthy and fortunate as his own generation, but newly determined to cover the tracks of its privilege by dressing down. In a fit of nostalgia, Wolfe remembered his old university town of New Haven, Connecticut, where he’d been an undergraduate in the 1950s. At the intersection of Elm Street and York Street, Wolfe remembered, “There was a concentration of men’s custom-tailoring shops that seemed to outnumber all the tailors on Fifth Avenue and Fifty-Seventh Street put togeth- The January 3rd 1974 issue of Rolling Stone, led by Tom er…Yale was still the capital of Wolfe’s essay on the death of sport-heavy Prep and Ivy Style collegiate smart dressing. Yale was, after all, the place where the jeunesse owned by a Swiss holding company but locatdorée of America were being groomed, ed, spiritually speaking, in Wolfe’s alma mater in every sense of the word, to inherit the at New Haven—sells Ivy League staples with a modern, European twist. Between the two world.” But when he returned to the scene two stand an array of outdoorsy heritage clothing decades on, he found sartorial devastation: brands and barber shops of self-declared au“Visible at Elm and York are more olive- thenticity and gentility. If the whole scene was green ponchos, clodhoppers, and para- airdropped onto King’s Parade in Cambridge— chute boots…long-distance-trucker warms, where the university sports teams are pinned

Fair game: models and guests at the London Collections: Men summer show at Lord’s, 2013

sheepherder’s coats…coal-stoker strap undershirts…lumberjack plaids.” The sports coat, the Oxford shirt, the collegiate tie, the whole scholarly-sporting lexicon of the club, the pavilion and the quadrangle: it had died out, just like that. And it had been replaced, in Wolfe’s typically provocative phrase, by “more prole gear of every description than you ever saw”. So much for 1974. In 2015, let me borrow Wolfe’s methodology and see where it leads. Wolfe, standing at Elm and York, once the epicentre of antique Establishment charm, saw waves of phoney proletarianism crashing down. I recently walked through Soho, London, and, soon after, through Nolita in Manhattan. Not long ago, both Soho and Nolita were resolutely downtown, proud

to the notice-boards of ancient outfitters and “Blues” buy their kit before Varsity matches—it would look snugly at home. In Nolita—famously described in the 1970s by Wolfe as a “slum”—Ralph Lauren has a store that feels even more specially retro and cosy than is usual with the brand. Nearby, I bought a preppy T-shirt from, allegedly, a “surf shop”, but one that sported exposed wooden floorboards straight out of an English publicschool cricket pavilion. It’s not just a downtown thing. That evening I walked uptown to Lincoln Centre for the New York City Ballet’s autumn season opening gala. There was much fuss about the fact that Thom Browne had produced costumes for one of the season’s ballets. Browne is known for his ubertight cut, and, true to form, the outfits—grey

was ironically imitating the American WASP establishment, which in turn was shaped as a fashion entity by the English public schools. By a roundabout route, Etonians and Harrovians were copying themselves. This point was brought home to me on a cold day in the early 1990s. Looking for something warm to wear in my father’s chest of drawers, I opened the wrong one. Instead of finding navy wool jumpers, I stumbled on

flannel, with white piping—reminded me of the unfortunate occasion when my school uniform shrunk in the wash. Wolfe need not have worried. Ivy Style and its more populist cousin “Prep”—1950s Elm and York and its derivatives, basically—have proved to be one of the most enduring and influential themes in fashion. Far from being on the wrong side of history, the iconography of the sports pavilion, especially the college sports pavilion, is the fashion bubble that has never burst. Prep is now ubiquitous, from the Japanese cult brand The R’n’B singer Pharrell in head-to toe Prep, April 2014 United Arrows to the English high-street staple Jack Wills. Whereas Wolfe saw the street come a pile of his old rugby shirts from his school position teams “threw down the gauntlet”. knocking at the door of the Ivy League, we’ve days in the 1950s (“vintage”, we’d say now). Even the ideal of male form changed radically just witnessed Ivy Style take over the street. But I’d seen them before. Where? In maga- over the course of the 19th century. The thin, zine adverts and photos from the catwalks. rakish Georgian gave way to the muscled, me*** Alongside imitation there has been adapta- somorphic Edwardian. A century before Sam HERE ARE THREE great stages in the tion. In its more refined incarnations, modern Taylor-Wood videoed a sleeping David Beckevolution of menswear (though inevitably Prep plays on its subtlety. Trunk Clothiers, on ham, the undergraduate England cricketer they overlap). The first looked back to the Chiltern Street in Marylebone, has mastered a C.B. Fry posed as an artist’s model. (He was military tradition. The second referenced harder-to-place preppie style. Its understated later offered the throne of Albania.) workwear, especially jeans. The third has re- clothes are mostly drawn from designers in On-field references and iconography volved around sport. That transition—from America, Japan, England and Italy who are hap- were echoed in the pavilion or clubhouse. officers to cowboys to sportsmen—says a lot piest riffing on sporty motifs. But who is imitat- The amateur ideal became an aesthetic, as about changing perceptions of manliness, ing whom? That is less clear. “Some of the most well as a code of ethics. Amateurs (or “genfantasy and the heroic ideal. Italian-looking tailoring we have is actually Jap- tlemen”) developed a new style of dress, reFrom elite style to the mass market, sport- anese,” the manager, Tim Yates, told me. Where placing the dark formal suit with the studied ing themes inform menswear to an unprece- Ralph Lauren can be suspiciously shouty, casualness of blazer and flannels. dented degree. “Sport was the origin of so many Trunk aspires to quiet social confidence. InterA lot has changed, of course. But even in themes in menswear,” Audie Charles of Ander- nationalism is part of its deliberate anonymity, the age of win-at-all-costs, whatever-it-takes son & Sheppard, the tailors on Savile Row who blurring references by globalising them. professionalism, sport retains a link with its have dressed clients from Cary Grant to Calvin past. Style, in fact, is central to sport’s sense of *** Klein, explained to me. “The jacket evolved its own history. When Roger Federer walked THE ENTANGLEMENT OF sport and onto Centre Court at Wimbledon in 2006 wearfrom the riding jacket; the polo shirt, obviously, from polo; the Henley neck comes from rowing status is as old as modern team games ing a cream blazer, the moment marked a marshirts; hoops and V-necks are intertwined with themselves. In the mid-19th century—the riage of old and new sporting themes. The term cricket. But the real reason why sport has in- era of “Tom Brown’s Schooldays”—organ- “Blazerati”—implying florid, portly, incompespired so much modern menswear is because ised sport was explicitly bound up with the tent and out-of-touch men waddling around you can’t see the designer’s hand. It may be styl- modernising of manliness and heroism. sport’s corridors of power, whether or not they ish, but it’s not explicitly about fashion.” Team games originated as a way of updating wore blazers—had become one of sport’s most In 2012 Anderson & Sheppard opened the chivalric ideal. The tent on the bound- derogatory terms. When the patrician George a second store, which they call “our haber- ary—the precursor of the sports pavilion— Bush lost the 1992 presidential election to the dashery”. It is much closer to a conventional consciously resembled the pavilion at the younger, less formal, more populist Bill Clinshop than its bespoke parent. Closer, but still edge of the medieval battlefield. Sports ton, Alistair Cooke announced on the BBC that rather different. Every browser, however un- clothes adopted chivalric forms: crosses, it was a defining moment: blue jeans had finallikely as a potential buyer, is offered tea and fleur-de-lys, quarters, stripes and hoops. ly supplanted the blazer. But everything comes biscuits in front of the fire. The ambience is The ongoing obsession with white clothing round again in the end. Now the blazer, once warm but with unmistakably grand under- in cricket and tennis derives from chivalric condemned as the badge of a man far removed tones, as subtly crafted as the clothes. It exfrom heroism of any kind, was being ists somewhere between the assured and worn by the greatest tennis player of all avuncular snug of a country house and a time—into battle, on the highest stage. re-engineered private-school outfitter, only Federer, with his great achievements, one in which the ultra-scratchy jumpers was able to give a meritocratic twist to have been replaced with handmade cashan old-world statement of exclusivity. mere. “Very Junior High!” was the verdict of Part of the explanation is that the Graydon Carter, the editor of Vanity Fair. status of sport itself has risen expoThat relationship, between sport and the nentially. Sport is closer to the heart aura of elite educational institutions, is cenof the global conversation and more tral to the history of men’s style. In 1965 a amply covered in the media than strange book with a tiny print-run was pubever. Fashion has reflected that elevation: the ascent of sport is the underlished in Japan: “Take Ivy” by Shosuke Ishizu lying reality, the ascent of sportswear and Toshiyuki Kurosu. Written as a primer is the reflection in the mirror. Sport on how to behave as a “true Ivy Leaguer”, it is once used fashion to make itself look hard to read with a straight face. It depicts unestablished and high-status; now dergraduates waltzing around Harvard and fashion uses sport for the same ends. Yale in sportswear; recent graduates stand Athletes today fill the space inhabitoutside famous shops on Fifth Avenue. Both ed by film stars in the 1950s and rock the quadrangle and the boutique, according stars in the 1960s—just count the billto “Take Ivy”, “exhibit tradition and status… boards displaying Cristiano Ronaldo peaceful, yet full of life.” “Take Ivy” became and David Beckham. a cult fashion book and first editions now The emergence of Sport Luxe— command collector’s prices. Even today, Japthe dizzying array of engineered anese brands provide much of the energy of running kit, luxury yoga clothes and modern Prep, although Japan is almost totaldesigner trainers—stands at a tanly unconnected with the sports and institugent to Ivy Style. It is a connected but differtions on which the movement is based. code for purity and refinement. The Eng- ent manifestation of the influence of sport On one level, it is easy to mock the pre- land jersey that is worn in both football and tensions of preppie style, especially when rugby stems from Rugby School’s original on fashion and lifestyle. Far from being just for the gym, Sport Luxe is also about display. it is over-explicit to the point of being trea- all-white sports uniform. Instead of showing off expensive fabrics or cly. When Jack Wills puts up large signs in In 2013 London Collections: Men jewels, the luxury good being revealed is its windows announcing that it is the “out- launched its summer theme of “The English today’s ultimate status symbol: the honed fitters of the gentry” and “university outfit- Gentleman” with a huge show at Lord’s crickbody, trained during ample leisure time. ter”, you can be pretty sure it is neither. But et ground. Though I’ve played at Lord’s countAccording to the Financial Times, sales of it is a revealing double boast, explicitly link- less times, the greatest concentration of crickjeans fell by 8% in America last year; “athleiing tertiary education with social status. Ivy et sweaters I’ve ever seen was not during an surewear” grew by 12%. League universities, Nassim Taleb com- actual match. It was historically appropriate. Wolfe’s era of “jeans, jeans, jeans” is plained in his book “Antifragile”, now have Being a sportsman, being a gentleman and coming to an end, to be replaced by “sport, the status of a luxury good: “Harvard is like a being chivalrous were overlapping concepts sport, sport”. The game is on. Vuitton bag or Cartier watch”. from the beginning. Victorian cricketers were Ed Smith is a former England cricketer and It is also ironic that English stores now close- portrayed as “knights of the willow”, while opTimes leader writer. His books include "Luck"

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'I was terrified'

Partially blind Muslim schoolgirl who found Jesus recalls risking her life to read bible Benge Nsenduluka

t age 12, the concerns of most American children usually revolve around schoolyard politics and the awkwardness of becoming a teenager, but for Rifqa Bary, a young girl in Ohio, a life-changing decision to secretly convert to Christianity completely consumed her world and left her living in constant fear. "I was terrified of my parents finding out, and for four years I hid my faith and my friends were afraid for me," Bary, now 22, told The Christian Post on Wednesday, a day after the release of her new memoir, Hiding in the Light: Why I risked Everything to Leave Islam and Follow Jesus. When Bary was 8, her family relocated from Sri Lanka, an Island near southeast India to the U.S., and first settled in Ohio. It was two devastating ordeals suffered by Bary that caused her family to flee her homeland and that would, in essence, lead to her leaving Islam for good. "... I grew up on a tiny island under India named Sri Lanka and grew up in an extremely devout and strict home," she said. "There were really two events that happened that caused the move to occur. One was I was blinded in

my right eye by my brother, accidentally, and then the other was I was sexually violated by an extended family member." Rifqa Bary speaks to The Christian Post in New York on Wednesday, May 20, 2015, a day after the release of her new memoir "Hiding in the Light: Why I risked Everything to Leave Islam and Follow Jesus." Instead of garnering sympathy and support from her family, Bary's eye accident and sexual abuse brought shame and judgment upon her family which she said is not unusual under Islam. "In our culture in America, when someone is abused it is the one that is abusing that is punished and there are consequences. Yet, in my Islamic culture, the victim is the one where the shame is put on them," Bary explained. "I use this quote, I was half seen as a 'blind picture of imperfection.' So in my family, they were really serious about maintaining our family image, and so we moved completely to run from the shame that could potentially harm our family." The Ohio schoolgirl was first introduced to Christianity when a friend in middle school invited her to church. "... She had no idea that months prior I had gotten on my knees after being physically beaten and I was at the stage where I was considering suicide at 12," she recalled. "I remember thinking 'if this is what life has to offer, I don't want it.' I was just totally broken and I had prayed 'God, if you are real, show me who you are and I'll follow you; if you're Allah, Buddha or Jesus I just want to know truth.' And so I pray this prayer and months later I meet her and she invites me to go to church." Despite living in the confines of a very strict Muslim home, Bary managed to sneak in a Bible and secretly read it whenever possible.

"... When my parents would go to sleep I would stay up in the bathroom and read, and so there was a serious feeling of threat that I felt," she shared. For Bary, the overwhelming fear and risk of potentially dying as part of an honor killing if she were to be caught was worth it because the story of Jesus was so appealing. "It was love," said Bary. "That is the distinction that I can see even today, years later. In Islam, from what I experienced, there was fear and a lot of anger. You obey Allah because you are afraid of being punished. And as a Christian we obey because we love God." In 2009, Bary's story made international headlines and sparked controversy when it was revealed that at age 16, she had fled her family's New Albany home after her parents discovered her conversion to Christianity, and feared that her father would kill her. She turned herself into police after being tracked down at the home of Florida-based pastor Rev. Blake Lorenz of the Global Revolution Church. The two had met via a Facebook prayer group and Lorenz allowed her to seek refuge at his home. After spending a few days at a juvenile detention facility and following multiple court hearings, Bary was placed in foster homes in Ohio until she turned 18. It was there that she was diagnosed with a rare uterine cancer, which nearly cost her her life. "Growing up I was voiceless and I feel like this book is my voice," she said. Bary hasn't had any contact with her family and although she still lives in fear, she has no regrets about leaving Islam. "I would do it all again because it has made me who I am and I have a greater sense of compassion," she said. "... I love my family and I desperately want them to see and experience the freedom and mercy I have found in Jesus, and I forgive them."

The Parable of the Lost Coin Scripture Reading: Or suppose a woman has ten silver coins and loses one. Does she not light a lamp, sweep the house and search carefully until she finds it? And when she finds it, she calls her friends and neighbors together and says, “Rejoice with me; I have found my lost coin.” In the same way, I tell you, there is rejoicing in the presence of the angels of God over one sinner who repents. (Luke 15:8-10 NIV) Background description: In Bible times the houses of peasants usually consisted of one windowless room. In day time it was lighted only by the open door. So if any small object was dropped by accident on the dusty earth floor, it would be no easy task to find it. A married woman wore upon her forehead an ornament called a “samedi” or a frontlet. This frontlet is received either as a present on her betrothal or handed down as an heirloom from her mother. The lost coin found: The menfolk in Jesus’ audience had listened with rapt attention to the parable of the lost sheep. For the second illustration Jesus chose a domesticscene which would appeal to the women in the crowd. The woman in the parable was wearing a “samedi”, which in her case, contained ten coins or drachma. While she was busy going about

the nearby houses, and as they came running across to her door she said, “Rejoice with me; I have found my lost coin.”Considering the neighborly feelings in a small village, sharing such joy is understandable and Jesus' final comment reinforces that joy. Jesus added, “In the same way, I tell you, there is rejoicing in the presence of the angels of God over one sinner who repents."

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her works in the house one of the coins became loose and fell off, rolling away into the dust of the floor.The lost coin had little intrinsic value but each coin had a great sentimental value. The woman was, therefore, much perturbed by her loss and could not rest until she had recovered the missing coin. Lighting one of the little earthenware saucer lamps to illuminate the woman took a brush and began to systematically sweep every part of the floor. At last she saw in a dark corner a silvery glint and, with a cry of delight, she bent down and picked it up. Quickly she produced needle and thread and sew it back into position on her frontlet. Then she called her friends in

The seeking Saviour: The lost coin revealed the love of a seeking Saviour and the joy in heaven when lost souls are reclaimed for the kingdom of God. The lost coin represents the worth of a soul in the eyes of God. Jesus was willing to come down into this dark world to recover us from the dust. We were lost in sin and death but through Jesus we have found the way to life eternal with God. Jesus loves you just the way you are. But his love is a love that will never leave you just the way you are. He will pick you up into his loving arms and clean up your life which is tarnished by sin. He will transform you completely into a new creation so that you could once again show forth his glory. We are all lost coins but we are equally loved by God. We are all the objects of diligent search by the seeking Saviour. The seeking Saviour rejoices and there is joy among the angels of heaven when the lost are gathered into the safety and peace of the kingdom of God.

Knowing your instrument empowers you to be more creative -Joe Volk

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oe Volk is a disciplined drummer that currently tours with Bethel Music and is on the live album, “We Will Not Be Shaken“. His passion for the church as well as pursuit for excellence in his craft speaks volumes to worshippers all over the world. Read below as Joe shares his story and outlines his principles for pursuing excellence in worship. I always had a natural rhythm inside of me. I was drawn to the drums early on. My dad pastored a church and I would sit next to the drums for years, secretly wanting to be called up to play. I would sit and study the way the drummer played, the way he stroked the drums, and the fills that he would use. After years of waiting, he moved away and finally when I was 12, the worship leader let me start playing. I hadn’t yet discovered what it felt like to bring excellence to the stage. After years of trial and error, I now understand that it is important to bring our best to the Lord each time we are onstage leading others to sing about Him and to Him. Of course, God loves anything and everything we bring. How could He not? We’re His children and He’ll love us, no matter what. When I was a kid and my dad asked me to clean the garage or to mow the lawn, I wanted to do my best for him. I would take the extra time to do the edges cleanly because

I knew that he appreciated excellence. Likewise, the Lord will always love us, but it brings Him great pleasure when we walk in excellence. And I believe that bringing excellence to the stage helps others in the room as well. People get distracted when mistakes happen. Once I started focusing on my instrument things changed. Through practicing daily, I found a fresh love and joy in playing and worshiping. I have found that really knowing what I’m playing has helped me not only during songs, but also when we go into prophetic and spontaneous territory. So I’d like to give a few simple pointers to encourage you to bring a higher level of excellence to your worship teams. Knowing your instrument makes it easier to be creative and tasteful when you’re improvising. Practice, practice, practice! If you really want to take things to the next level, start practicing alone. Start by setting a feasible goal, maybe 30 minutes a day. If you’re a drummer, do some rudiments and play through the songs in your upcoming set. If you play guitar/bass/keys, do some scales, dial in your tone, and practice songs. If you’re a singer, do vocal warmups and revise your lyrics. Play Together Have a 2-3 hour rehearsal with your team and really solidify your songs. It helps to have an MD (music director) and/or worship leader who

can be the main point person to tell band members what they need to do if it’s not coming together. Get Through the Wall You Will Likely Hit So you’ve been practicing consistently and you can tell you’re making huge gains – then you hit that practice wall where you feel uninspired and bored. Call your friends who play your instrument and see what they’ve been working on. Search new practice drills on YouTube, log into WorshipU and watch an instructional video or join the discussion boards. Find a song that would challenge you and learn how to play it. Learn Different Genres Something I find really challenging is jazz drumming. Now, I appreciate jazz but it’s not what I would instinctively listen to all the time. But I’ve found it helpful to learn how to play different genres that I’m not so familiar with. You may also discover that doing this brings fresh, new ideas to the genre you already play. Finally, have fun! Music isn’t supposed to be stressful or boring. It’s all about having fun and enjoying what you’re privileged to do. Think about it: week after week, we get to lead people into God’s presence! I can guarantee you, it is truly satisfying to lead people when you have confidence on your instrument and can play with excellence.

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passage of Scripture and preach the following Sunday; it doesn't give me enough time. I need three or four weeks to allow the truths to marinate in my own heart and become more deeply and practically understood. On the week of the sermon, I preach it aloud to myself many times. In doing so, both my understanding of the passage and the creative ways I communicate are deepened and developed. I'm not suggesting that this calendar of preparation is the only way. What I am suggesting is that each week, many Bible-believing pastors haven't carved out enough time to study the Bible and the truths it has for the people they're called to shepherd.

hat I'm about to write will probably get me into trouble: I'm deeply persuaded that there's entirely too much mediocrity in the church of Jesus Christ when it comes to pastors preparing and delivering their sermons. I'm tired of hearing boring, inadequately prepared theological lectures, delivered by uninspired pastors reading manuscripts, regurgitating their favorite exegetical commentaries, recasting the sermons of their favorite preachers, or reshaping notes from one of their seminary classes. There, I said it. Now I need to unpack it. Today, I want to look at five areas of preaching 3. The delivery of preaching Preaching is not just about preparation. You need – the importance, the preparation, the delivery, the to deliver it in a way that's nutritious and digestible. uniqueness, and the awe. Think of your weekly sermon as a Thanksgiving dinner. Preparation is all about gathering a diverse 1. The importance of preaching Every worship service is an all-out war for the list of ingredients; if you don't take time to hunt for hearts of the people gathered. The bottom line is this: and collect the best ingredients, your meal won't will the hearts of these people leave captured by the taste as good as it can. But, when you put the Thanksone true glory of God or distracted by the tempta- giving dinner on the table for your family, you don't put ingredients in front of them. tions, fears, and difficulties of the fallen world? A hunk of butter, a mouthful of flour, and a spoon of cornmeal is not very appetizing or digestible. But cornThe people listening to me are: • Teenage boys who can't wait to get home and play bread is a wonderful thing. So it is with preaching. You must exegetically unpack the truths of the Bible (ingreanother level of their favorite game on Xbox • Teenage girls tempted to use their bodies as lever- dients), but do so in a manner that is practical, helpful, and speaks to the struggles of your people. age for the attention of those teenage boys Have you taken the time to pray for and study the • Discouraged, frustrated, or furious parents who people who will be listening to you? If you meditate have had it with their children's rebellion • Young men who have their minds set on financial on their struggle and how the Scriptures speak directly to their life, your preaching will become a meal success and will do anything to achieve it • Single women who think those young men will instead of an assortment of ingredients. deliver the happiness that they've been craving • Couples who have realized that marriage is not 4. The uniqueness of preaching I said at the beginning how many sermons I've the Hollywood dream they once thought and are listened to were nothing more than regurgitated exnow stuck in a seemingly loveless relationship • Materialistic Christians who are more excited egetical commentaries, recasted sermons of popular about their upcoming vacation than they are preachers, or reshaped notes from seminary classes. You are not John Piper. You are not Tim Keller. about ministry in the local church • Suffering Christians who have recently experi- You are not Matt Chandler. That doesn't mean you shouldn't listen to their sermons if they've preached enced devastating grief, pain, or loss • Depressed Christians who are distracted by lone- on the same passage before; on the contrary, I would encourage you to build that into your preparation. liness, despair, and hopelessness As the preacher for that service, I want to do ev- But God has given you a unique message to share erything I can to be used of God to capture their with your unique congregation that speaks to their hearts with the rescuing glory of God's grace, the in- unique struggles. Don't doubt God's calling; he's placed you as the sight-giving glory of God's wisdom, the hope-giving glory of his love, the empowering glory of his pres- pastor of your church. Don't doubt God's gifting; he's ence, the rest-giving glory of his sovereignty, and the given you all you need to do what you've been called to do. And don't doubt God's timing; the message saving glory of his Son. you will preach on Sunday has unique applications Wow - what a calling. As pastors, we have to fight for the sanctity of to your congregation. But you need to take the time to preaching; no one else will. We have to demand that prepare and deliver. our job descriptions allow for the time necessary to prepare well. We can't set low standards for ourselves 5. The awe of preaching Here's the bottom line: our mediocre preaching and those we shepherd. We can't be self-excusing and self-accommodating. We can't, because we're reveals the true condition of our hearts. As pastors, can't point the finger at the unexpectunprepared, let his splendor appear boring and his ed things that show up on the schedule of every pasamazing grace appear ordinary. In other words, we can never settle for anything tor. We can't blame the demands of family. No, we less than our best. There's no room for mediocrity in have to humbly confess that our preaching is mediocre because we have lost our awe of God. the pulpit. Preaching is that important. We've been called to shine the light of the glory of God into hearts that have been made dark by looking 2. The preparation of preaching Preaching is all about accurately exegeting and for life in all the wrong places. We've been called to ofunderstanding the truths of the gospel as they un- fer the filling glories of grace to those who are empty fold in a particular passage of Scripture and practi- and malnourished. We've been called to represent cally applying those truths to my life and to the lives a glorious king who alone is able to rescue, heal, redeem, transform, forgive, deliver, and satisfy. of those whom I will speak into. But sadly, we've lost our awe and have become all This aspect of preparation should never be rushed. It's necessary for me to live with a passage, to too comfortable representing God's excellence in a carry it around with me, and to marinate my soul with way that's anything but excellent. If this describes you, its nourishing and thirst-quenching waters. I simply then run in humble confession to your Savior and embrace the grace that has the power to rescue you from can't do this in a couple of hours. I have to write this: if you're developing original you, and in so doing, give you back your awe. Paul David Tripp is a pastor, author, and content late on a Saturday evening, you have no busiinternational conference speaker. He is the president of Paul ness preaching it on Sunday. Tripp Ministries and works to connect the transforming Personally, I can't have a fresh encounter with a power of Jesus Christ to everyday life.

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Modi govt will go if it doesn't build Ram temple, VHP states new DelhI, June 6 (IanS): Although BJP president Amit Shah says that the Narendra Modi government doesn't have the mandate to address its core issues, the Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP), a constituent of the Sangh Parivar, disagrees. The VHP has said that the huge mandate with which the Modi government came to power was not only for development but also to delver on its core issues, including building a grand Ram temple at Ayodhya. The Hindu outfit also reminded the government to be ready to "face the consequences" -- like the previous NDA government led by Atal Bihari Vajpayee -- if it did not deliver on the core issues. "The mandate which the BJP got in last general election was not merely for development. People expect that they will address the core issues too," VHP spokesperson and national secretary Surendra Jain told IANS. "Despite several comments on the issue by senior BJP leaders, our hope is still alive. We expect that this government will fulfill its commitment to construct a Ram temple at Ayodhya." Bharatiya Janata Party president Shah said last

month that the party needs 370 seats in the Lok Sabha to address its core issues. Home Minister Rajnath Singh said earlier that the core issues were not the government's priority for now as it was focussed on development. Jain said building the Ram temple was also in the BJP manifesto. "How can they backtrack on the issue?" he asked. Jain said the previous NDA government didn't address these issues, and the voters had shown them the door. He said a committee of holy men and spiritual leaders would soon meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi to urge him to construct the Ram temple. Recently, the Shiv Sena had said that the prime minister should reveal his 'Mann Ki Baat' on the contentious issue of the temple in Ayodhya. Rajya Sabha MP Vinay Katiyar, who was the face of the Ayodhya movement in the 1990s, has said that the government should resolve the issue through legislation or dialogue and not wait for the Supreme Court's verdict. The Allahabad High Court's verdict on the disputed Babri Masjid-Ram Janambhoomi issue is on appeal before the Supreme Court.

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India to provide $2 bn to Bangladesh, 22 agreements inked Hindus in Bangladesh say they live in 'constant fear', want Modi to take it up

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, left, and Bangladeshâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina applaud after unveiling foundation stones for several projects in Dhaka, Bangladesh on Saturday, June 6. India and Bangladesh on Saturday finalized a much-delayed land swap agreement to settle a long-running border dispute. The deal, initially reached in 1974 but only recently ratified by India's Parliament, calls for the transfer of 111 border enclaves to Bangladesh in exchange for 51 that will become part of India. (AP Photo)

Dhaka, June 6 (IanS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday said India will provide Bangladesh a Line of Credit worth $2 billion as he held talks with his Bangladeshi counterpart Sheikh Hasina and both sides inked 22 agreements. In his media statement after talks with Hasina, Modi announced that connectivity between both sides will increase and In-

dia will provide a Line of Credit of $2 billion. He also said the inking of the Land Boundary Agreement reflects the "consensus in India on relations with Bangladesh" and added that he was confident that a solution on sharing of Teesta and other rivers could be arrived at with the support of state governments. Referring to the LBA,

Modi said both sides resolved "a question that has lingered since Independence. Our two nations have a settled boundary". He said the ratification of the LBA "reflects consensus in India on relations with Bangladesh". "We accepted the settlement of our maritime boundary last year", which Modi said was evidence of their maturity in ties. "We stand at a moment

Dhaka, June 6 (PTI): As Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived here on a two-day visit, Bangladesh's Hindu community today said they live in "constant fear of persecution" by the religious fundamentalists and wanted the Indian leader to take note of this and raise it with the Bangladeshi leadership. "The religious majority and the fundamental groups want the Hindus to leave this country, where we are born and brought up," said Rana Dasgupta, general secretary of Bangladesh Hindu Buddhist Christian Unity Council. He said Hindus are under the "constant fear of persecution" by fundamentalists and felt India, as a global player, could help improve their conditions. "We feel Narendra Modi, being the Prime Minister of India, should send out a strong message to the fundamental forces of Bangladesh that attack on minorities will not be tolerated," Dasgupta told PTI on a of huge opportunity in ties. We will work together to harness the rich potential in ties and address challenges in a spirit of friendship and position of mutual trust and confidence," he said. Modi said water-sharing was a human issue, and affects life and livelihood. He said both countries had shown a political re-

day Modi arrived here on his maiden visit. Renowned theatre activist Piyush Bandopadhaya wants Modi to voice the concerns of the minorities especially the Hindus with his Bangladeshi counterpart Sheikh Hasina. "No doubt the Sheikh Hasina government is very friendly towards the minorities but we feel that if Modi steps in, it will be more fruitful," he said. Human rights groups and Hindu leaders in Bangladesh have been demanding more security for minorities amid regular reports of attack on them in several parts of the country. Senior ministers of Bangladesh government feel the condition of minorities is much better than it used to be during the BNP rule. "The minorities in Bangladesh are safe and whenever any untoward incident happens, we take stern action," said Minister of State for Home affairs, Asaduzzaman Khan.

solve and goodwill with the LBA. "I am confident that with the support of the state governments we can reach an agreement on the Teesta and Feni rivers." Sheikh Hasina in her statement termed it a "historic moment for Bangladesh" and that the visit would take bilateral ties on a higher trajectory.

Talks with Parrikar fail; ex-servicemen to stir Gandhi attacks Modi over OROP, land bill new DelhI, June 6 (PTI): The talks between ex-servicemen and Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar over the One Rank One Pension scheme failed today after which the retired defence personnel decided to go ahead with their planned rally on June 14 followed by a relay hunger strike to protest the long delay in implementation of the scheme. "Though Defence Min-

ister Manohar Parrikar understood our problem and argument, he did not give any date for the implementation of the OROP and hence we are going ahead with our agitation," Maj Gen Satbir Singh, chairman of Indian Ex-Servicemen Movement (IESM) told PTI. At a conclave of the retired defence personnel today, it was decided that they will call off their proposed agitation if the Min-

kolkaTa, June 6 (IanS): Congress vice president Rahul Gandhi on Saturday attacked the Narendra Modi-led central government for delaying the implementation of the long awaited 'One Rank, One Pension' (OROP) scheme for ex-servicemen. Addressing party workers at the Netaji Indoor Stadium here, Gandhi also slammed Prime Minister Modi over the land acquisition bill accusing him of making changes in the legislation to suit the interests of his "industrialist friends". Jatinder Singh Aulakh told "The United Progressive reporters. He said besides this minor scuffle, no untoward incident was reported in the city. Police also rounded up BhuBaneSwar, June 25 youths for raising Kha- 6 (IanS): P.K. Iyer, vice listan slogans near the Gold- chairman of the Deccan en Temple. Police had made Chronicle Holdings Ltd. elaborate arrangements to (DCHL), was arrested from prevent any untoward inci- a hotel here on Saturday in dent during the anniversary. connection with an alleged loan fraud. Odisha Police later handed over Iyer, who was on the run, to the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI), a police working women. officer said. "The CBI was "To make the place looking for Iyer in connecmore secure and to ensure free movement of working women even at late night hours, Singh directed the officials of the ministry to take up with civic and electrical authorities the issue of maintaining uninterrupted power supply to the streetlights on the road new DelhI, June 6 linking the premises to the (IanS) Even as India's nearby metro station," an food safety watchdog said official release here said. the withdrawal orders on ister gave a deadline of July 15 for the implementation of the OROP. OROP seeks to ensure that a uniform pension is paid to the defence personnel retiring in the same rank with the same length of service, irrespective of their date of retirement. Close to 22 lakh ex-servicemen and over six lakh war widows stand to be the immediate beneficiaries of the scheme.

Operation Bluestar anniversary: 6 injured amrITSar, June 6 (IanS): Six people were injured in a scuffle between Sikh radicals and the Shiromani Gurdwara Parbhandak Committee (SGPC) task force at the Golden Temple complex here on Saturday as a shutdown call was given to mark the 31st anniversary of the Indian Army's Operation Bluestar. Sources said that amidst

slogan shouting of 'Khalistan zindabad' at the Akal Takht in the Golden Temple, there was a scuffle between the radicals and the SGPC task force. In the melee, six people were injured. "There were around 15 youths who were raising pro-Khalistan slogans and clashed with the task force. A few of them got injured," Commissioner of Police

increase the number of "single occupancy" living rooms and provide air conditioning wherever demanded by the inmates. The hostel has been set up by the ministry of development of north east region (DoNER) in collaboration with the ministry of women and child development. It is one of the few residential hostels of its kind in Delhi which is meant exclusively for

Muzaffarpur Superintendent of Police Ranjit Kumar Mishra told IANS that a group of over 50 armed Maoists attacked the camp of Gamon India construction near Kamtaul village late Friday. Mishra said police have

Referring to the recently concluded visit of Defense Secretary Ashton Carter, he said this is reflective of the depth of the relationship between the US and India. "So many of the issues that we often talk about are related to how we can expand economic opportunity in both of our countries," he said. "There's also an opportunity for us to deepen our security cooperation, and that was the subject of some discussion when Secretary Carter was in India earlier this week," Earnest said.

tion with an alleged fraud to the tune of Rs.357 crore from Canara Bank," said Deputy Commissioner of Police Satyabrat Bhoi. He said Iyer was staying in the hotel in the name of Chitra Athwani for about two months and was planning to flee in the next two-three days. "The accused had availed multiple short-term corporate loans by submitting false financial statements in 2009-11," the

officer added. Police sources said Iyer had stayed in Kolkata and Port Blair before coming to Bhubaneswar. The CBI will take him on transit remand for interrogation. The Canara Bank had lodged a complaint with the CBI against the company's promoters in 2013 after the company defaulted on a loan amounting to over Rs.350 crore. A fraud case was registered against

Iyer in Hyderabad. Earlier this year, the chairman of Deccan Chronicle, T. Venkattram Reddy, was arrested by the CBI in Hyderabad along with his brother and managing director T. Vinayak Ravi Reddy. The DCHL, which publishes the English daily Deccan Chronicle, argued that the arrests were made in violation of Supreme Court orders.

lucknow, June 6 (PTI): Even a minor cannot be forced to live in a protection home without her consent, the Allahabad High Court has observed, while directing that a girl be released from a state-run facility here. The Lucknow bench of justices Shabihul Hasnain and Shashi Kant gave the order on a Habeas Corpus petition filed by the girl's "husband". The court while allowing the petition said that "even a minor cannot be forced to live in protection home without her consent" and directed that "the detenue is set at liberty".The matter pertains to a girl who was sent to Nari Niketan here following an order by Additional Sessions judge, Unnao, on April 22. The girl was detained after her father claimed that she was a minor and had been lured away by a man. The girl, however, told the court that she was 20 years old and had married the man of her own will.

Punjab bans manufacture of Maggi in Nestle plant for a year

detained three people in this connection. Maoists in rural areas across Bihar are paid a levy by private construction companies, contractors, traders, and businessmen.Muzaffarpur is one of the Maoists affected districts of north Bihar.

Committed to intensifying relations: White House waShIngTon D.c., June 6 (PTI): US President Barack Obama is committed to further intensifying relationship with India and the recent visit of a top American defence official is reflective of the depth of the ties, the White House has said. "The President, as he discussed on his trip to India back in January, is committed to further intensifying the relations between our two countries," White House Press Secretary Josh Earnest said at a news conference.

bill had a provision that if the land remained unutilized for five years it would revert back to the farmer. But Modi deliberately removed that provision to suit the interests of his industrialist friends," said Gandhi. "Modi's intentions are not clear. Instead of parliament, he has the ordinance route to effect changes in the bill. A"When we say the benefits should go to farmers, Modi says the land should go only to his industrialist friends. It's evident his intentions are not clear," added Gandhi

Minor can't be kept in protection home without consent: HC

Maggi recall order pan-India, more states act

Maoists torch eight vehicles in Bihar PaTna, June 6 (IanS) Maoists set on fire eight vehicles of a private construction company in Bihar's Muzaffarpur district and assaulted two of its guards for not paying the levy they had demanded, police said on Saturday.

came on a day when officials of the Indian ExServicemen Movement (IESM) threatened to launch an agitation from June 14 demanding the implementation of the OROP. Calling it the "suit-boot ki sarkar", Gandhi attacked the Modi government for not fulfilling pre-poll promises. Continuing his attack on Modi, Gandhi said changes were made by the NDA in the land acquisition bill to suit the interests of industrialists. "Besides compensation at more than four times the market price, the UPA land

Deccan Chronicle vice chairman held for fraud

'Planning better facilities for working women' new DelhI, June 6 (IanS): The government is planning several initiatives to provide better facilities for working women so that they can perform to their full potential, Minister of State in the PMO Jitendra Singh said here on Saturday. During a visit to the Jasola Working Women's Hostel near Sarita Vihar, Singh also issued onthe-spot instructions to

Alliance government had sanctioned money for the OROP. Before the Lok Sabha polls, Modi travelled across the country saying when his government will come to power it will implement the OROP but it has been a year and nothing has happened," said Gandhi. "Our army men are crying and asking to know the date of its implementation. But Modi is saying ask us later as we are doing Yoga," said Gandhi taking a dig at the prime minister who has been using social networks to share Yoga lessons with his followers. Gandhi's comments

She said ratification of the LBA would resolve the problems of the people living in the enclaves for decades. "We are very grateful," she said.She praised the leadership of Modi and said the LBA became possible under his leadership. She expressed thanks on behalf of the people of Bangladesh.

Carter's trip, he said, is a pretty clear indication of the national security priority that the President has placed on enhancing the security cooperation between the US and India. He also noted that US Ambassador to India Richard Verma has strengthened relations between the two countries in a short period of time."I think having an Indian-American serving in that role I think has also sent a pretty powerful message to the Indian people about the deep cultural ties between our people," he said.

Maggi noodles were applicable pan-India, more states joined in to post their own orders on the popular snack, including Tripura, Maharashtra and Punjab. While Meghalaya and Arunachal Pradesh sent samples for tests, Nagaland asked people not to buy Maggi noodles till further orders. According to a set of frequently asked questions posted on the website of the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI), the legislation that set up this watchdog was applicable throughout India. Officials said the orders, too had similar sanctity. The reason for states also initiating similar measures was attributed to the Food Safety and Standards Act of 2006 vesting the responsibility of enforcement on both the central and state authorities. Amid these developments, officials in Bengaluru said initial tests on the Maggi noodles' samples sent by the Karnataka government showed permis-

sible levels of lead content. The samples were sent to two laboratories. "We received the reports. Lead, which is the main concern, is within the permissible limits. Nothing wrong, there is no issue here," said H. Shiva Kumar, Karnataka's joint director for food safety and standards, revealing the results of the seven samples analysed. But reports from several states suggested that Maggi noodles were available at stores despite the order for withdrawal pertaining to nine variants - as also Maggi oats noodles with tastemaker - that was issued by the central authority on Friday in New Delhi Among the other states, Tripura banned Maggi noodles, while Meghalaya and Arunachal Pradesh sent its samples for testing, according to official statements issued on Saturday. In Dimapur, the Nagaland government asked people not to buy Maggi noodles till further orders. The Punjab government on Saturday restrained Nestle India from manufacturing all nine variants of Maggi noodles at its plant in Moga town for a year.

A shopkeeper removes packaged food with â&#x20AC;&#x153;Maggiâ&#x20AC;? sign on it from display, in Allahabad. (AP Photo)

The government issued orders to Nestle prohibiting manufacture, distribution and sale of all nine variants of Maggi from the plant with immediate effect, an official statement said here. Nestle was also directed to immediately withdraw and recall all nine variants from the market, in an order issued by Hussan Lal, state commissioner for food safety. The Assam government on Friday evening had banned the sale of Maggi Xtra - chicken noodles marketed by Nestle India in the state - for 30 days. The Maharashtra government also resorted to a similar measure. Maharashtra Food and

Civil Supplies Minister Girish Bapat announced the ban after receiving the test reports of six Maggi samples sent to a Pune lab. The test reports found lead to be far in excess of the permissible 2.5 parts per million (ppm). Amid the Maggi noodle controversy, concern was expressed over other products as well. Micro-blogging sites were abuzz with comments from all sections, with actor Kabir Bedi mentioning that the government should focus on more important sanitation issues. "State governments should focus more on undrinkable tap water, unbreathable air, adulterated

spices & fake medicines. #Maggi #Nestle," Kabir posted. Echoing this, actress Gul Panag shared: "While we outrage about #Maggi & processed food, spare a thought for the 'freshly' cooked highly contaminated street food bulk of India eats." Maggi noodles, a popular snack from the Nestle India 'kitchen', has been in the news following a lab report that samples of the product contained more lead than the permissible limit. The food safety body's eight-page order dwelt on three issues: Presence of more-than permissible levels of lead in samples analysed in some states, Nestle's claims that there was no added mono-sodium glutamate and the sale of its oats noodles and tastemaker without prior safety approval. Some state governments banned Maggi for 15 to 30 days and many called for tests on the popular noodle brand. This apart, the celebrities who endorsed the brand in the past - Amitabh Bachchan, Madhuri Dixit and Preity Zinta - also got embroiled in the controversy.

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Pope urges Bosnians to work for reconciliation SARAJEVO, JunE 6 (AP): Pope Francis urged Bosnia's Muslims, Orthodox and Catholics on Saturday to put the "barbarity" of war behind them and work together for a peaceful future as he made a one-day visit to Sarajevo to encourage reconciliation following the devastating threeway war of the 1990s. Francis received a joyous welcome from thousands of cheering Bosnians who lined his motorcade route through the mostly Muslim city of 300,000. Another 65,000 people, most of them Catholics, packed the same Sarajevo stadium where St. John Paul II presided over an emotional post-war Mass of reconciliation in 1997. "War never again!" Francis intoned in his homily, denouncing those who incite war to sell weapons or to deliberately foment tensions among peoples of different cultures. He called on Bosnians to make peace every day — not just preach it — through their "actions, attitudes and acts of kindness, of fraternity, of dialogue, of mercy." The brilliant sun shining on Saturday's Mass contrasted sharply with the unseasonable April snowstorm that pelted John Paul during his historic 1997 Mass,

which marked the first time many Croats had returned to Sarajevo since the war. Nearly every step of Francis' day was designed to show off interfaith and interethnic harmony in a city once known as "Europe's Jerusalem" for the peaceful coexistence of Christians, Muslims and Jews. The city, though, became synonymous with religious enmity during the 1992-95 conflict that left 100,000 dead and displaced half the population. Children dressed in traditional folk outfits representing Bosnia's three main religious confessions greeted Francis at the airport, Muslim carpenters crafted the wooden throne he sat on during Mass and a Catholic pigeon breeder provided the white pigeons that Bosnia's three presidents and Francis set free in a sign of peace at the end of their meeting. Reminders of the devastation of war and lingering tensions were close at hand: Francis' motorcade passed by the open market where a mortar shell fired from the surrounding hills on Feb. 5, 1994 killed 68 people in one of the bloodiest single attacks of the war. After another shell landed on the market in 1995, NATO launched airstrikes

Pope Francis waves to the crowd as he arrives to celebrate a Mass at the Kosevo stadium, in Sarajevo, Bosnia-Herzegovina on Saturday, June 6. Pope Francis urged Bosnia’s Muslims, Orthodox and Catholics to put the “deep wounds” of their past behind them and work together for a peaceful future as he arrived in Sarajevo on Saturday for a one-day visit to encourage reconciliation following the devastating three-way war of the 1990s. (AP Photo/Amel Emric)

against Bosnian Serb positions that brought the Serbs to the negotiating table, resulting in the Dayton peace accords. The area is still a market, but a wall painted red has tags with the names of the victims. "We all need peace and

Saudi Arabia says it shot down Scud missile fired from Yemen RIYADH, JunE 6 (AP): Saudi Arabia shot down a Scud missile early Saturday fired into the Sunni kingdom by Yemen's Shiite rebels and their allies, the country's official news agency reported, marking what could be a major escalation in the monthslong war. A Patriot missile battery shot down the Scud around 2:45 a.m. Saturday (2345 GMT, 7:45 p.m. EDT) around the southwestern city of Khamis Mushait, the official Saudi Press Agency reported. The agency did not report any casualties in the attack. Saudis on social media reported hearing air raid sirens go off around the city during the attack. The agency blamed Shiite rebels, known as Houthis, and their allies in forces loyal to former Yemeni President Ali Abdullah Saleh.

Saudi Arabia leads a coalition targeting the rebels in airstrikes that began March 26 in support of the country's exiled President Abed Rabbo Mansour Hadi. Those strikes have targeted arms cache and other Scud missile sites around the country. The Houthis began their advance in September, sweeping into the Yemeni capital, Sanaa, and taking over government ministries and other areas. They held top officials, including Hadi, under house arrest until Hadi fled, first to the southern port city of Aden, then to Saudi Arabia as the rebels closed in backed by forces loyal to Saleh. The Saudi-led air campaign and ground fighting have killed more than 1,000 civilians and displaced more than 1 million people since mid-March, the spokesman

for the U.N. secretary-general, Stephane Dujarric, told reporters Wednesday. The offensive has so far failed to force the Houthis to withdraw from any territory they hold or blunt their advance in southern Yemen. On Friday, the Houthis and Saleh's forces launched a ground offensive targeting the Saudi border, which saw the kingdom fire artillery and launch Apache attack helicopters, the Saudi Press Agency reported. The agency reported "scores" of rebel forces being killed in a battle that lasted from dawn to noon Friday, with four Saudi soldiers killed in the fighting. The Saudis and Western powers accuse the Houthis of receiving military support from Shiite power Iran as part of a larger proxy war between the Sunni kingdom and the Islamic Republic across the Mideast.

to receive the pope's message," said Alma Mehmedic, a 55-year-old Muslim who waited for a glimpse of Francis outside the presidential palace. "I came today to give love and receive love." Despite the outward show of harmony, wounds still fester two decades

later. Bosnia's Christian Orthodox Serb want a breakaway state; Muslim Bosniaks want a unified country; and Roman Catholic Croats want their own autonomous region. Many Catholics with Croatian passports have simply left to find better fortunes

Joseph Manzy is a success model, as he and his partners have created a mobile application that helps dairy farmers, one of the main industries in the country, to connect with the market to increase their sales. Mutangana himself collected $1.7 million for genocide survivors through "Incike", an SMS application, and created "MHealth", another application for health literacy, which collects symptoms of common diseases in a country that had less than 200 medical specialists just

three years ago. The initiatives of both Manzy and Mutangana adds to the government plan "Vision 2020", which promotes that information and communications technology will get Rwanda out of poverty. The government's goal is to transform Rwanda into a middle income economy, which is currently being achieved rapidly, as the average income per capita has increased since 2000 from $230 to $ 630 while poverty has been reduced by 20 percent, according to

dows or stand on balconies. But they lined the route in droves and Francis' opensided car ambled slowly by. "The pope cannot create jobs for us or improve the political situation in our country, but he can give us hope and strengthen our faith," said Stipe Turalija, a 15-year-old Bosnian Croat. The 78-year-old Jesuit had a packed schedule, with meetings with government officials, an encounter with priests and nuns from the region, as well as an interfaith gathering and finally a rally with young people. Francis has said he wants to encourage reconciliation in Bosnia, but also encourage the Catholic Croat community, which represents only about 15 percent of the population — down from more than 17 percent before the war. Muslim Bosniaks account for 40 percent and Orthodox Christian Serbs 31 percent, according to Vatican statistics. John Paul had tried to visit Sarajevo during the war, but the trip was called off for security reasons. His willingness to even consider a trip endeared him to a city that felt abandoned and betrayed by the world — sentiments of affection that have been projected onto his successor two decades later.

Malaysia mountain quake death toll rises KuAlA luMPuR , JunE 6 (AP): Rescuers recovered the bodies of 11 more climbers from Malaysia's highest peak on Saturday, a day after it was struck by a strong earthquake, bringing the total number of dead to 13. Six people remained missing on 4,095-meter (13,435-foot) -high Mount Kinabalu in eastern Sabah state on Borneo, where a magnitude-5.9 earthquake on Friday sent rocks and boulders raining down the trekking routes, trapping dozens of climbers. "This is a very sad day for Kinabalu," said Sabah's tourism minister, Masidi Manjun. Nine of the bodies found Saturday were flown out by helicopter, while the other two were brought down by foot, said district police official Farhan Lee Abdullah. Most of the other climbers made it down the

mountain in the darkness early Saturday, some with broken limbs and one in a coma. The two dead retrieved Friday evening were a 30-year-old local guide and a 12-year-old Singaporean student, Farhan said. Police said earlier Saturday that they were looking for 17 other people, including eight Singaporeans and one each from China, the Philippines and Japan. The rest are Malaysians. The nationalities of the 11 dead recovered Saturday were not immediately clear. About 60 rescuers and four helicopters were combing the mountain, where loose rocks and boulders that fell during the quake blocked part of the main route. The quake also damaged roads and buildings, including schools and a hospital on Sabah's west

Rwanda: From genocides to Africa's technology paradise KIgAlI, JunE 6 (IAnS/ EFE): The streets which were empty two decades ago, unless for those who carried machetes, today witness young people walking around with laptops, smartphones and all sorts of gadgets: the new weapons with which the Rwandans want to rewrite their history. "The generation that has not experienced the 1994 genocide, in which nearly 800,000 people were killed, now considers that technology represents development, progress and success in life," Aphrodice Mutangana, an entrepreneur in kLab business incubator in Kigali, told Efe news agency. The imagination of young people visiting kLab for the first time is enticed with pictures of diaphanous offices, decorated with bright colours with intersecting cables, laptops, vending machines for snacks and foosball tables. They come without work, but with good ideas. "The K is for the word 'knowledge' although some believe it is for Kagame (Paul Kagame, the President of Rwanda)," joked Aphrodice, in a press interview during a trip organised by the International Women's Media Foundation (IWMF). The Rwandan government is one of the main factors allowing this space for software developers, where they can surf the internet and receive free advice.

in the European Union, escaping an unemployment rate of 43 percent. "We are sorry to say, each day there are fewer of us," Cardinal Vinko Puljic told Francis at the end of Mass. In a speech to Bosnia's three-member presidency,

Francis called for Bosnians to oppose the "barbarity" of those who want to continue sowing division "as a pretext for further unspeakable violence." Rather, he urged Bosnians to continue working for respectful coexistence through patient, trustful dialogue. "This will allow different voices to unite in creating a melody of sublime nobility and beauty, instead of the fanatical cries of hatred," he said. The Serb chairman of Bosnia's three-member presidency, Mladen Ivanic, welcomed the pontiff by saying Bosnia-Herzegovina is a country of contrasts where "every word echoes much stronger and longer than elsewhere." "We believe that the times of misunderstandings, intolerance and division are behind us forever, that we have learned our lessons from the past and that new times are ahead of us, times of reason, reconciliation and cooperation," he said. Security was tight as thousands of police officers stood guard along Francis' motorcade route through the city, which was expecting an influx of an extra 100,000 people. Shops and cafes were closed and residents along the route were told not to open their win-

the World Bank. Although the plan aims to reach an average income of $900 and wants to reduce poverty by 30 percent, life expectancy goal has already been accomplished, to reach 64 years. The shift from an agrarian economy into one that depends on information and knowledge is the key to this revolution, which is forged by investing in infrastructure, expansion of telephone and internet services and the use of English as an official language. Aside from the aspira-

tions of kLab, the majority of the people of Rwanda, that wants to be the technology hub in Eastern Africa, work on hills in bananas, sorghum or tea plantations, for monthly wages that do not exceed 30,000 Rwandan francs (about $44). The government; however, assures that a brighter future is waiting for younger generations, as information and communications technology so far represent 3 percent of the Rwandan GDP, and is regarded as the best guarantee for the future.

A helicopter leaves Kundasang, Malaysia for Mount Kinabalu to recover the bodies of climbers on Saturday, June 6. (Munehiro Yamaoka/Kyodo News via AP)

coast. It also broke one of the twin rock formations on the mountain known as the "Donkey's Ears." The mountain will be closed for three weeks for maintenance work, and flags will be flown at halfstaff in Sabah on Monday to mourn the victims, Masidi said. Sabah Deputy Chief

Minister Joseph Pairin Kitingan blamed the tragedy on a group of 10 foreigners who "showed disrespect to the sacred mountain" by posing naked at the peak last week. He said a special ritual would be conducted later to "appease the mountain spirit." The foreigners, who included two Canadians,

two Dutch and a German national, broke away from their entourage and stripped naked before taking photos at the mountain peak on May 30, officials have said. Five of the tourists are believed to still be in Malaysia and will be barred from leaving on the offense of gross indecency, police have said.

GOVERNMENT OF NAGALAND

DIRECTORATE OF TECHNICAL EDUCATION NAGALAND: KOHIMA-797004.

NOTIFICATION NO.DTE/ Tech-A/24/2014

Dated at Kohima 6th June, 2015

In the NSEE 2015 conducted on 19th May, 2015, only 22 candidates qualified for the admission to MBBS and BDS courses as per MCI Regulations. The State is, therefore, all set to lose 25 MBBS and 10 BDS seats under State quota. Recognizing the seriousness of the issue, an emergency meeting of the Common Selection Board (CSB) was convened on 5th of June 2015 wherein the matter at hand was deliberated upon and thereafter it was decided to conduct another NSEE to give another opportunity to the candidates to improve their performance and get the minimum qualifying marks as prescribed by the MCI for filling up the remaining MBBS and BDS seats of the State quota under the following terms and conditions. i) The 22 candidates who qualified through NSEE 2015 will automatically be eligible for selection to MBBS and BDS courses. ii) Only those candidates who took the NSEE 2015 held on 19th May 2015 will be eligible to appear for the NSEE Re-examination. iii) The Nagaland Board of School Education (NBSE) Nagaland will conduct the re-examination of NSEE on 4th July 2015. iv) The NSEE re-examination will be utilized for filling up only the remaining MBBS and BDS seats of the State quota. v) Selection of candidates for admission to the Agri and Allied courses will be made on the basis of merit in the NSEE 2015 which was conducted on 19th May 2015. vi) In the event of candidates not getting qualifying marks for admission to MBBS and BDS course as per MCI regulations, the state reserved seats may go wastage. Only those candidates who appeared NSEE 2015 and are desirous of availing the remaining State reserved seats for MBBS and BDS courses are, therefore requested to collect fresh application forms to be filled up and submitted to the office of the Directorate of Technical Education along with two recent passport size photographs on or before 20th June 2015. Applications through post will not be entertained nor accepted. The Nagaland Board of School Education (NBSE) Nagaland will issue the Admit Cards for NSEE re-examination 2015 on 30th June, 2015. (Er. Arjun Singh) Additional Director.

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The Constitution of India with special reference to Article 371 (A) VIS-A-VIS THE CHANGKI VILLAGE CUSTOMARY LAW

with Fundamental Rights of the citizen of India and also the statutory law enacted by the parliament and the Legislative Assemblies of the state. In Nagaland customary law differs from place to place, tribe to tribe and each village is governed by different customary law and practices. In the case of Changki Village the customary law recognizes six types of penalties which were mentioned in a Booklet titled "The triumph of the rule of customary law", published by Changki Ayem Asem Senso Mungdang (CAASM) in short, an umbrella organization of the village. The book is brief, but informative. The following are the clasArticle 371 (A) of the constitution of Indian sification of penalties mentioned in the book. inter-alia state as follows:(1) Not withstanding anything in this con- (a) Imposition if different kinds of fine. (b) Seizure of properties. stitution:(c) Ostracising from society. (a) No Act of parliament in respect of:(i) Religious or social practices of the Nagas. (d) Prohibition to cultivate within Changki village. (e) Expulsion from citizenship. (ii) Naga customary law and procedure. (iii) Administration of civil and criminal Jus- (f) Expulsion from the village and its territory. tice involving decision according to Naga The main objective of punishment are customary law. (iv)Ownership and transfer of land and its re- Deterrent, preventive, reformative, retribusources shall apply to the state of Nagaland tive and compensation. There is no doubt unless the Legislative Assembly of Nagaland that the customarily recognized laws in Changki village constitute some ingredients by a resolution decides. of deterrent, preventive and reformative The above provision of the constitution of doctrine of punishment. But in the light of India is quite Unique, but it is also pertinent the fundamental rights of citizen guaranteed to note that the provision of Article 371 (A) by the constitution, the individual and prishould be understood in the right perspec- vate rights override the above archaic custive. It is to be noted that Article 371 (A) of tomary law and practice and the end result the constitution of India is only a minuscule ,the people are bound to resist and challenge and a fraction of the constitution. The con- these anachronistic village diktats is a court stitution of India is one of the most elaborate of law. Means thus not justify the ends. No and the lengthiest written constitution of the rule of law has empowered the traditional world. While reading Article 371 (A) it is de- village institution to override the provision sirable that one should also read and try to of the Fundamental Rights of the constituunderstand the constitution of India in its tion of India. So any decree or diktat imposed by any entirety, especially part III which deals with the Fundamental Rights of the citizen. Arti- person or authority to others not empowcle 371 (A) speaks only about non — applica- ered by any rule of law is nullity per-se. To substantiate my point of argument I bility of certain Acts of Indian Parliament in case of Nagaland State which may come into am citing the relevant portion of the Funconflict with Article 371 (A). In other words, damental Right which comes into conflict any Act passed by the parliament of India with the archaic customary law of Changki and its applicability to the state of Nagaland Village. Article 19 Rights to Freedom: (1) All citiis subject to Article 371 (A). Before discussing much the nitty — gritty of the customary zens shall have the right:- (d) to move freely Law to my mind it appears that there is a lots throughout the territory of India; (e) To reof misconception in the mind of the people side and settle in any part of the territory of with regard to special safeguard under Article India, (g) To practice any profession, or to 371(A). They wrongly believe that Article 371 carry on any occupation, trade and business. Article 21 protection of life and personal (A) has granted blanket rights to the Nagas to practice, propagate and uphold the prevail- liberty: - No person shall be deprive of his ing customary law, usage, tradition etc. But life or personal liberty except according to the fact remains that in order to recognize any procedure established by law. Article 300 — (A) Right to property: No custom, usage and tradition to have the force of law it should not conflict with the constitu- person shall be deprived of his property save tion of India especially the parts which deals by authority of law. It is true that Article 300

he parliament of India passed the (Thirteen Amendment) Act, 1962, and inserted Article 371 (A) on the eve of the creation of the new state of Nagaland. The Amendment was necessitated to fulfill the aspiration of the people of the then Naga Hills — Tuensang Area and to facilitate the creation of the 16th State of Indian Union. The Amendment Act has come into force with effect from 1st December, 1963, the day the state of Nagaland was inaugurated by the then Hon'ble president of Indian Republic, Dr. Radha Krishnan.

(A) in part XII does not deal with Fundamental Rights but Article 300 (A) is a part of the constitution, it is a constitutional right, a this right is conferred by the constitution. Article 32 (1) of the constitution of India confer power on the Supreme Court as Article 226 does on the High Court for the enforcement of Fundamental Rights and can issue direction or order or writs in the nature of Habeas Corpus, mandamus, prohibition, quowarranto and certiorari, whichever may be appropriate for the enforcement of any of the rights conferred by part III of the constitution. Under the Indian Law, writ does not lie against a private person or non — state institution such as putu menden, village council, senso Mungdang etc. by whatever name they are called. These rights are available only against the state and local authorities constituted by the state as define in Article 12 of the constitution. If the state and local authorities infringed any provision of the Fundamental Rights of a citizen such citizen can invoke the writ Jurisdiction under Article 32 and Article 226 of the constitution of India. In case of infringement of Fundamental Right of citizen by a private person and others the aggrieved person has the right to set the criminal law into motion by way of lodging a complaint (FIR) in the police station once the criminal law is set into motion, the police are bound by law to investigate and take necessary legal action. But if the guardian of law (police) refuses or failed to initiate appropriate legal action than the affected person shall now have the right to invoke the Jurisdiction of the High Court or of Supreme Court for issuance of appropriate writs for the enforcement of the Fundamental Right. In a complex and pluralistic society, it is quite natural that there are deviant and wayward citizens and their conducts and activities may be adversarial and contrary to the well established customs and usages of the village. But the least one could expect is that such delinquents and offenders should be counsel or treat in a more humane manner and not be subjected to unreasonable punishment which may be incompatible with the provision of the constitution of India. The practice of archaic customary law in Changki village such as ostracizing from society; seizure of property; prohibition to cultivate field, expulsion from village, forfeiture of citizenship is in no way laudible or great to be boastful of rather it is damning and a flagrant violation of human rights of citizen guaranteed by the constitution of India and United Nation General Assembly (Universal declaration of Human Rights, 1948), of

which India is a signatory country. To quote Article I of the declaration: All human beings are born free and equal in dignity and rights. They are endowed with reason and conscience and should act towards one another in a spirit of brotherhood. In all stages of human civilization, customs and usages never remain static and rigid, they are flexible and changes with times as per the requirement of society. Some custom which were relevant in the ancient and medieval age may not be relevant in modern democratic society. Custom should not be contrary to the modern conceipt of Justice, equity or good conscience and opposed to public policy. Even in England where the constitution is unwritten, no custom is recognized if it is in conflict with the fundamental principles of common law. Same is the rule in India. All traditional village institution are expected to be more cautions than before in dealing with cases of violation or disobedience of customary law. All laws passed by the parliament of India is applicable in the State of Nagaland to the extend that it does not conflict Article 371 (A). The penal code of India (I.P.C. 1860), the procedural law (Cr. P.c. 1973), the adjective law (Indian Evidence Act 1872) the code of civil procedure 1908, are some of the important Acts which are in force in Nagaland for dispensation of criminal and civil Justice system. Every citizen of India has got the right to constitutional remedies (Article 32) so no one has got the right to prevent and restrain any people from going to court of law to redress their grievances and seek relief permissible under the law. All responsible and good citizen are to abide by the law of the land including Court's order. All High court in India are also empowered to initiate criminal condemn proceeding for non — compliance of all sorts of court order within its Jurisdiction. Every citizen is expected to know the law of the land. There is no excuse for ignorance of law. A case in hand is the Judgement and order passed by the learned Additional Deputy Commissioner (J) Mokokchung in Declaratory suit No (2) of 2005. Imtajenba GB, Col (Retd.) I. Maken and others — VRS — Tajenyuba G.B. and others. Without delving into the merits and demerits of the case one should know that the Judgement and order of the court is binding on all the parties to litigation. It is incumbent and obligatory on the part of the state authority to implement the court order in letter and spirit if not stayed and overruled by an appellate court. If the contesting parties are ready to abide by the law and are prepared to co-exist and accommodate each other interests, it will be

the harbinger of peace, unity and harmony in the life of the Changkian's villagers and can restore the pristine glory of the past on the other hand leaving aside the court order if the parties are ready to settle the dispute amicably it is a win-win situation, in amicable settlement of dispute there is no winners or losers, there is no victors or vanquish. Amicable settlement of dispute between the contesting parties helps the society at large as after the settlement the parties nurture no grouse against each other and are ready to work together again. To ensure amicable settlement of dispute one should not only be large — hearted but must keep in check their egos. The prophet of doom had a field day in Changki Village during the last two decades or so. Every responsible and right thinking citizen of Changki should have the obligation to do nothing to spread hatred, disharmony and disunity in the village. In the bygone days the traditional institution in Changki village were held in high esteem to the envy of others and were much reversed being run and managed by man of impeccable integrity and honesty, they uphold high decree of moral value in public life and seldom dilute their authorities to favour vested interest for pecuriary gain and largesse. But unfortunately the scene in not the same now because some of the important functionaries of the present dispensation are coherts of vested interest and unscrupulous political class who always dance to their tune and are like an obedient school student at the hands of a stern school master (the vested interest). They are quick to cast aspersion against those who have other opinion and often tries to force their opinion on others who are having divergent views in the most undemocratic tradition. These reverse trend is not only congenial in a democratic society but is doing lots of de-service not only to the village community but to the society at large. The need of the hour is self introspection and one should try to learn from the past mistake and lived upto the expectation of the people who have reposed their faith on your leadership and make the village a better place to live and that is worth more than all the world. Let us humbly end our introspection with the prayer of St. Francis of Assisi, "Lord, make me an instrument of thy peace. Where there is hatred, let me sow love: where there is doubt, faith: where there is despair, hope: where there is darkness, light and where there is sadness, joy Divine master, grant that I may not so much seek to be consoled as to console : to be understood as to understand : To be loved as to love". Panger Aonok, Advocate Shillong Bar Association , Shillong

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IMPCC Nagaland monthly meeting conducted Dimapur DPDB meeting held

Kohima, June 6 (Dipr): The monthly Inter-Media Publicity Coordination Committee (IMPCC) Nagaland held its monthly meeting at the office of Director, AIR Station, Kohima on June 4. Director (Engineering) AIR, KK Rengma, who is also the Chairperson of IMPCC, Nagaland delivered the welcome note and initiated review of programmes covered during the past months by various central and State media units.

Basing on a selected theme, publicity was given by all the media units on issues mostly relating to social, environment and development programmes. Among many other programmes, Directorate of Advertising and Visual Publicity, DAVP, has successfully covered the NDA government's completion of a year by holding a weeklong sensitization exhibition programme in the State capital. Field Exhibition Officer,

DAVP Sudipta Kar participating in the meeting said that the programme, which was inaugurated by Advisor to Chief Minister of Nagaland, Dr. T.M Lotha, aimed at sensitizing the public of the various welfare programmes initiated by the Central Government, which attracted a good number of visitors. Kar expressed the hope that the exhibition has disseminated good awareness on the Central schemes available. On account the United

Nations' Public Service day which is to held on June 23, the IMPCC Nagaland decided that the State and Central Media Units would focus their coverage throughout the month on Public Service, under the theme "Providing inclusive Service to all". Public Service include services provided by Government to its citizens, either directly through the public sector or by financing private provision of services like the broadcasting,

education, electricity, fire service, gas, supply, health care, police and military and many others. Programme Executive of the Doordarshan Kendra Kohima H. K. Chishi, during the meeting informed that the Doordarshan Kendra Kohima has upscaled the telecast of local programmes till 9 PM daily starting from May 27 last. The next meeting of the IMPCC, Nagaland will be held on a later date of June at the DDK office Kohima.

BJP Mahil Morcha mass State to observe International Yoga Day Kohima, June 6 state of Nagaland. In his ues, transport, police prescontact programme (Dipr): A coordination presentation, he gave the ence in the 10 designated Dimapur, June 6 (mexn): A training programme on Maha Samprak Abhiyan (MSA) or Mass Contact Programme was organised by Bharatiya Janata Party Mahial Morcha, Dimapur District at its district office premise on June 3. The Convenor of MSA Dimapur district was the resource person. A press note from the Morcha president, Bichano Ngullie stated that, during the event, Awomi stated that the BJP membership has crossed the targeted limit of 10 crore across the country and encouraged the Mahila workers to insist and embark upon dodr-to-door visit to give a strong foundation to party’s grassroot strength. He also lauded the laborious efforts of the Dimapur unit which he claimed has garnered emulation from other district. Later in the training session, explanation and presentation on mobilising more membership was stressed. In his short speech, the BJP Dimapur District general secretary, Biplab Sangma called for inculcating the values and principles of selfless leadership amongst the gathering. The programme was also attended by BJYM, BJP district officials and members of BJP mahial Morcha.

Noklak SDPDB meeting held noKlaK, June 6 (Dipr): Noklak Sub-Divisional Planning & Development Board meeting for the month of June was held at KPC Hall on June 5 under the chairmanship of ADC Noklak Mhathung Tsanglao. The chairman introduced new members, EAC Noklak headquarter, C. Phuniang to the house and reviewed the last meeting minutes and discussed the following new agenda: To setup quarantine check post at Choklangan village was proposed by the chairman and the house agreed to send proposal to the government, upgradation of GPS to GMS at Lengnyiu village was also discussed and forwarded to the concerned department, creation of sub-centre at sector B was also discussed and forwarded to CMO Tuensang for further action. CDPO Noklak presented departmental activities of CDPO office during the meeting.

meeting in connection with the celebration of International Yoga Day on June 21 was held at Chief Secretary’s Conference Hall, Nagaland Civil Secretariat on June 5. The meeting was chaired by Chief Secretary Pankaj Kumar IAS. During the meeting, Brig. M.S. Nikam, Group Commander, NCC GP Headquarter gave a power point presentation on various levels of preparation for celebration of International Yoga Day 2015 in the

details of NCC Cadets, venues and instructor for the common protocol of Yoga Aranas to be performed on the morning of June 21 as part of simultaneous mass Yoga demonstration throughout the country. He also informed that that necessary equipments for the day have also been identified and T-Shirts and certificates are also arranged for the participants. Brig. Nikam also sought the assistance of the government for media publicity, ven-

venues etc. The meeting reviewed the various points made by Brigadier on preparation of Yoga Day celebration and resolved to direct IPR department for media publicity, Police department to provide necessary security arrangements at all the 10 designated venues and Medical department for First Aid. The house also decided to hold the inaugural function at the Little Flower Higher Secondary School Kohima.

DDTF holds meeting on ‘Mission Indradhanush’

Dimapur, June 6 (Dipr): The Dimapur District Task Force held a meeting on immunisation “Mission Indradhanush” 3rd round at the DC’s conference hall on June 5. The 3rd phase will kick-start on June 8. Chairing the meeting ADC, Dimapur Elizabeth Ngully who is also the officiating Deputy Commissioner called on the need to create more awareness and sensitisation through public campaigns. She also stated the need to have proper coordination amongst the Administration and the implementing agencies including

the stakeholders in order to make the mission a success. It was noted that the percentage of child immunisation in the state was below national average which included Dimapur District. The mission focuses its effort in high risk areas like Urban, Urban Slums, Brick Kilns, Construction sites, Nomadic sites and other areas with weak routine immunisation coverages. Dr. Lanuakum (DPO, UIP/RCH) Dimapur presented a power point on the 1st and 2nd round of “Mission Indradhanush” which was carried out in the Dis-

trict. He further called on the continued involvement and support of ASHA and Anganwadi Workers, School teachers for mobilising the targeted population and their participation. Dr. Lanu suggested that Mission Indradhanush would have better coverage if it is carried out starting in the month of January or February instead of April to June which is the monsoon season during which migrant workers go back. He added that the migrant population was reluctant to take Immunisation dosages due to lack of awareness and education.

Dimapur, June 6 (Dipr): The Dimapur District Planning & Development Board Meeting was held at the DC’s Conference hall on June 5. Parliamentary Secretary for Irrigation & Flood Control and DP&DB Chairman, Jacob Zhimomi, chaired the meeting which was also attended by Minister for Public Health Engineering, Tokheho Yepthomi. The proceedings of the meeting began with a power point presentation by departments of School Education and Nagaland State Transport. Participating in the discussion Tokheho queried on the implementations of Central Schemes such as Rashtriya Madhyamik Shiksha Abhiyan (RMSA) Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan (SSA) and asked whether schools have availed the benefits or not. He also called on the department to take up some measures so that the problem of Proxy teachers would be addressed. Referring to the Transport department, he added

that the NST Transport services which in spite of being the cheapest means of transport, people preferred to travel in Private carriers and Taxis. Transport department has to improve and focus in giving their best services to the public in order to attract them, he opined. Instances of vehicle breakdown and inconveniences caused to copassenger in the midst of journeys should not be allowed to happen, he stated. Zhimomi in reference to the Powerpoint presentation called on the education department to take up measures to solve the issue of proxy teachers which was rampant in many Government schools. He further stated that the ratio of teachers to students should be maintained and properly rationalized. The policy of Non-detention should not be misused to compromise quality education, he added. In continuation to the earlier discussion for registration of Societies, it was reiterated that fulfillment of the criteria and laid down

rules specified by the subcommittee would be strictly adhered to. Recommendation on the proposal for opening of a New College (Grace Sciences and Research Center, Dimapur) was agreed by the board and further it was decided that the matter would be referred to appropriate higher authorities for consideration. The board also agreed and recommended for grand-in-aid to the following schools, Assembly of God School, Eralibill, Assembly of God School, Diphupar ‘B’, Assembly of God School, Lama Bosti, Assembly of God School, Diezephe, Assembly of God Higher Secondary School, Bank Colony, Zakiesato Memorial Secondary School, Golaghat Road, St. Thomas Montessori High School, Golaghat Road, Christina Memorial Higher Secondary School, Aoyimti, Dimapur, St. Joseph Christian Home School, Vihokhu and G.W. Memorial School, Model Colony, Purana Bazar.

Training on Artificial Insemination in pigs

Kohima, June 6 (mexn): A one-day training on Artificial Insemination (AI) in pig was held at the All India Coordinated research project on pig (ICAR-AICRP-Pig), Nagaland Centre, School of Agricultural Sciences & Rural Development, Medziphema, on Tuesday. Dr. M.K. Tamuli, Principal Scientist of Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR)-National Research Centre on Pig (NRC-Pig), Guwahati was the Master Trainer for the 12 trainees from Kohima and Dimapur District. Production of piglets from AI gives quality germplasm, higher income, less labour and reduces the transmission of reproduc-

tive diseases which are often spread through natural breeding as stated by the Scientist. He further pointed out that ‘the male pig is considered half the herd’ as such proper selection of male pig, providing balance feed and rearing with proper management is costly but essential which can be looked after by the expert and scientist in organised State and Central farms. The breeding families maintaining breeding sows can utilise the facilities of AI now available at ICAR-Mega Seed project, Jharnapni. Further assistance and training on AI in pig shall be organised in future by ICAR-AICRP on Pig Nagaland Centre, NUMedziphema Campus.

Practising AI in the field shall definitely boost up the livelihood and economy of the rural pig farmers by selling piglets. Eight men and four women trainees performed AI in sow and gilt in the farm guided by the Principal Scientist, the trainees participated with enthusiasm and clarified doubts on the spot and requested for more training so that they can perform in the field confidently. The training concluded with interaction of the Principal Scientist Dr. Tamuli with the faculties and staffs of Department of Livestock Production & Management, Dean In-Charge, Pro Vice Chancellor Prof. Aleminla Ao of SASRD.

11 Colored Keys: The melodic and powerful voices

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Alo WAnTh Link presents

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lo Wanth LINK is bringing the next upcoming Naga Artist, Sarah M Yepthomi who will surprise you with her debut single release ‘Love ain't Love.’ Sarah M Yepthomi, an 18 years old student of Livingstone Foundation Higher Secondary school is making accomplishment in the music scene. She is the winner of band competition; Northeast Youth Festival recently held in Guwahati; Runners up in “You Know You Got It” singing competition 2014; 1st runners up “Voice of HASSU” (Highway Area Sumi Students Union). Stay tune in and catch her audio song release exclusively on indihut.com, which will be available for free download. The video will be released at youtube on June 14 (Sunday).

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With lyrics and melody by Alo wanth and co-music arrangements with Sosang Longkumer, the audio is recorded at Crystal Sound Studio, Dimapur and video production by Tinted Light Studio. Alo Wanth LINK: The one stop gateway for solo artist and singers who wants to sketch their musical dreams into reality is a Dimapur based group. AWL exist to promote/ provide/ and guide the younger artist into music industry. If you have passion in singing and dream to make your mark in music industry by doing your own music someday but you don't have any clue of how to embark your career in this stream. AWL is here to guide you and do the job for you. What AWL will do for you? Once you

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hen the band announced their formation on their newly created Facebook page, a friend commented “I cannot wait to hear the group sing together. Heaven is what I imagine it to be”. And there you have it—imagine a hand-picked dream team of melodic and powerful voices in opulent hues and tones, and you have the Colored Keys. Kehodi Yoho, Neikuo Khezhie, Kehepe Lethro and Kenei Mepfhiio were all previously associated with different renowned groups and bands, performing across the globe in countries like the United States, Singapore, United Kingdom, South Korea, Thailand and Indonesia. It was their inevitable love for music and similarities in taste and style of songs that brought them together. The band’s musical influences are varied and they draw inspiration from Queen, Andrea Brocelli, Coldplay, Michael Jackson, Adele and Il Divo. Notwithstanding their talent to sing our favorite tracks in their distinctive flavor, the band’s USP is that all the members write and compose original music, drawing in their rich and diverse musical experiences of more than a decade. The Colored Keys are also committed to the idea of arranging music from different types of genres—

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contemporary, rock, ballad, semi classical—in their own unique interpretation and flair, all with the intention of promoting positive and decent music. They based their band name around their vision too; to spread their music to all sections of people by not confining themselves to a particular genre, and to have variety and creativity in their compositions. “We also want to inspire and influence people and be keys to open their dreams”, adds Kehodi. It has been a busy few months for the band since the launch in November 2014. They have regaled audiences at the Hornbill Bamboo Carnival, Music Awards of Nagaland, and

“Coffee for a Cause”. And now they are ready to unveil their debut single “Always love you”. Neikuo has displayed his writing and composing skills on this one, and the band together has arranged it to create a love ballad about the promise to love one forever. The single is now available for free download on www.indihut.com , the Indigenous online store. Get ready to be charmed! Piano Accompaniment: Khriesazo Liezietsu Recording: Clef Ensemble, Kohima **Missing in the pictures is Kenei who had to miss the photoshoot and recording for the single due to a family emergency. You will see him soon in the next one!

are signed by AWL. AWL will provides, all the resource required for the artist from the scratch to the finish work. AWL will write the music arrangements, melody lines, Song Lyrics and record the music for the artist, photo shoot/ marketing online and offline, make Music video / Create music Album, Ep release or single release for the artist, Mentor, guide and promote artist to live their musical dream. The only thing the artist has to do is sing and share his/her thoughts to AWL, so AWL will make all the works according to the artist liking and promote the artist in his/her own style and genre. AWL EXIST TO SERVE YOUR DREAM.! Interested artist can contact AWL at Hailing from Manja in Karbi Anglong district of Assam, Chandra Lama is alowanth81@gmail.com S/o Surya Lama and Meena Lama and has two brothers and two sisters. or in Alo Wanth Facebook. He is a Carpenter by profession and also a ginger farmer. Inspite of fi-

nancial difficulties, the video is self-financed with hard-earned savings. The song was recorded at Crystal Studio, Dimapur which is owned by Sosang Longkumer.

Lipokmar Tzudir (Director, NEZCC) The boys of Colored Keys present a rushing feeling of musical interpretation. The harmony is profound and conventional, that gives one a much needed break from the modern techno epidemic. Kevi Pucho (Element Indie) I may not be a frequent listener of this particular genre but as the quote from the song goes "As I have promised I will always love you,” the song indeed is truly promising and divine on its own repertoire. "The colored Keys" is such an immaculate all male vocal group and this very song really highlights their ability to take one to a reverie. I got nothing but an undisputed applause to these fine gentlemen for their excellence and I am only looking forward for more and more. Wishing the best and a hearty congratulations to The Colored Keys on their brand new beautiful single "Always Love you". Alobo Naga (Musician) Blending Pop song with lush arrangements and classical overtones, and amazing vocal performances, this quartet operatic Pop group has come out with a very romantic & catchy song with simple lyrics straight from the heart. Colored Keys are the next best thing in Nagaland Music scene. Tolto Metha (Team member, NDBA) Captivating, angelic and truly a masterpiece! The best male voice I've heard in the country so far! Keep it up Colored Keys! Bethel Tsuzu (Musician) Colored keys has proudly found its individuality and sound. I am very glad to hear such beautiful voices blending together bringing vocal harmony to the ultimate. This single is just the beginning of emotions and feelings expressed through the most beautiful instrument- the human voice! Wishing Colored Keys a successful career ahead. Tali Angh (Musician) A slow, soulful and convincing love ballad sung with great vocal dynamics and maturity. I love how different melodic voices just blend so beautifully, and I also like the song arrangement and mixing. It has almost all the ingredients that this particular song demands.

Nise Meruno performed at the Hungarian Embassy and Epicentre, Delhi on Friday and Saturday respectively. Seen here with some of the artistes and special guests.

Serena beats Safarova for 20th major title

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PARIS, JUNe 6 (AP): Overcoming a midmatch lull and a third-set deficit, Serena Williams won her third French Open title and 20th major singles trophy by beating 13th-seeded Lucie Safarova of the Czech Republic 6-3, 6-7 (2), 6-2 on Saturday. The top-ranked Williams took the last six games and added to her championships on the red clay of Roland Garros in 2002 and 2013. She stretched her Grand Slam winning streak to 21 matches, following titles at the U.S. Open last September and Australian Open in January. Only two women in the century-plus history of Grand Slam tennis have won more major titles than the 33-year-old American: Margaret Smith Court with 24, and Steffi Graf with 22. This one did not come easily, though, for Williams, who has been dealing with an illness and skipped practice Friday. She double-faulted 11 times, part of 42 total unforced errors, 25 more than her opponent. In the third set, she fell behind 2-0, was warned by the chair umpire for an audible obscenity and even resorted to hitting one shot left-handed. Whatever it takes to win, right? No one does that better than Williams, who is 32-1 in 2015, including 12-0 in three-setters. She is the first woman since Jennifer Capriati in 2001 to win the Australian Open and French Open back-to-back and will head to the grass courts of Wimbledon this month with a chance to extend a bid to do just about the only thing she hasn't accomplished: win a calendar-year Grand Slam. Her three French Open titles now go alongside six each from the U.S. Open and Australian Open, and five from Wimbledon.

Djokovic downs Murray to reach French Open final

Serena Williams of the U.S. poses with the cup after defeating Lucie Safarova of the Czech Republic in their final match of the French Open tennis tournament at the Roland Garros stadium, Saturday, June 6 in Paris. (AP Photo)

PARIS, JUNe 6 (ReUteRS): World number one Novak Djokovic rediscovered a ruthless streak when it mattered most to stay on course for a career slam with a nailbiting 6-3 6-3 5-7 5-7 6-1 win over Andy Murray to reach the French Open final on Saturday. The Serb, looking to win the only major missing from his collection, was leading 6-3 6-3 5-7 3-3 when play was interrupted by rain and dusk after the British third seed had clawed his way back into contention on Friday. Murray returned to court and carried on where he left off, breaking in the 11th game of the fourth set to send the contest into a decider. Djokovic, however, was up to the task and broke twice to secure a place in the final with an ace. Djokovic, who has a 16-0 record on clay this season, will play Swiss Stan Wawrinka on Sunday in his third Roland Garros final in four years. "It was a very difficult match, I started very well with the right intensity, I was solid and aggressive but then Andy found his confidence back," Djokovic, hoping to become the eighth man to gain all

four grand slams, said on a sunkissed court Philippe Chatrier. The match featured the two players still unbeaten on clay this season. Djokovic, the man who ended nine-times champion Rafa Nadal's reign in the quarter-finals, was never in trouble in the first two sets and did not concede a single break point against a frustrated Murray. In the 11th game of the third set, on his first break chance, he perfectly anticipated yet another Djokovic drop shot and slapped away a forehand. He then held to love to clinch the third set and shake the confidence of Djokovic, who had not conceded a set in the tournament. The Serb then took a lengthy timeout off court and was booed by the crowd when he returned. Murray won nine points in a row to move 2-1 ahead having broken Djokovic. But Djokovic regained his composure to take a 3-0 lead in the decider, which proved a step too far for Murray, who was hoping to become the first British man to reach the French Open final since Bunny Austin in 1937.

LYO sports meet 2015 concludes Ireland unveil terms of secret

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FIFA cash deal over ‘handball’

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Wrestling winners with officials during LYO sports meet on June 6. (Morung Photo) Our Correspondent Kohima | June 6

A three day long sports meet of Lhisemia Youth Organization (LYO), Kohima village concluded here this afternoon at TM Govt. High School Ground, L.Khel. Visakuotuo Dziivichii emerged champion of the wrestling event while Lhousineilhou Miachieo, Neizophrelie Mepfhiio and Khriekethotuo Mepfhiio emerged second, third

Kashyap ousted from Indonesian Open

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JAKARtA, JUNe 6 (PtI): Indian shuttler Parupalli Kashyap squandered a dominating position to crash out of the Indonesia Open Super Series with a semifinal loss to eighth seed Momota Kento on Saturday. The Indian, who defeated world number one Chen Long in the quarterfinal on Friday, lost 21-12, 17-21, 19-21 in a draining battle which lasted an hour and 11 minutes. The battle was neck-andneck before Kashyap grabbed an 11-8 edge. Then he reeled off six consecutive points to take control of the game and pocket it in 16 minutes. Kento tried to stage a recovery in the second game and opened a 5-1 lead. However, more twists and turns followed as Kento and Kashyap engaged in a see-saw battle where momentum shifted rapidly. Kento was the one to hold his nerve and after grabbing three game points, he sealed it in the very first to take the match into the third game. The decider turned out to be a thriller as both the players stepped it up. Kashyap, however, broke away with a 15-10 lead only to fritter it away.

and fourth and pocketed cash prizes of Rs. 10,000, Rs. 7000, Rs, 5000 and Rs. 3000 respectively. In football (men), Group C emerged winners while Group A stood runners-up. Group C also emerged winners in Volleyball (Men) edging Group D, which came runnersup in the final. In Volleyball (women), Group A&B edged out Group C&D to emerge champions. Group C emerged as the overall champions in

both athletics and games. Kethongulie Dziivichii and Vilabeinuo Miachieo bagged the individual champion’s title in men & women category respectively. It may be recalled that the prize for all events was sponsored by Khriehu Liezietsu, Parliamentary Secretary for Youth Resources & Sports, Music Task Force and State Lotteries, with Ruokuoneilie Kesiezie and L. Khel Council as co-sponsors.

DUBLIN, JUNe 6 (AP): Irish soccer chiefs disclosed documentar y evidence Friday of how FIFA paid millions to buy Ireland's silence on the handball that cost the Irish a chance to reach the 2010 World Cup. The documents, published after the Football Association of Ireland sustained a daylong barrage of international criticism over its decision to take the confidential payment, detail a series of meetings in Switzerland involving FAI and FIFA chiefs, including President Sepp Blatter. These followed Ireland's 2-1 loss on aggregate to France in November 2009, a result partly achieved by an unpunished Thierry Henry handball that produced France's playoffclinching goal. The self-described "moral compensation" contract, signed Jan. 15, 2010, by senior FAI and FIFA officials in Zurich,

guaranteed the FAI immediate delivery of 5 million euros (then $7.13 million) on strict condition Irish officials never revealed existence of the deal. The payment was initially labeled a loan, but the contact included no terms for repayment, and the FAI never did pay it back. The signed contract committed the FAI "to waive any and all claims against FIFA" in exchange for cash, which included a separate $400,000 payment for an unrelated Irish soccer project, a new disclosure in Friday's documents. The contract specified that the FAI would "irrevocably and unconditionally accept the referee's decision" and could no longer appeal to the Court of Arbitration for Sport in Lausanne, Switzerland. The payment was first made public last year in an Irish newspaper, but attracted little attention.

Nor did it spark overseas interest when Delaney last month spoke about the deal for the first time during an interview about the unfolding FIFA corruption scandal surrounding Blatter. But when Delaney grew more expansive and detailed in an interview Thursday following Blatter's resignation this week, the deal became frontpage news. World soccer authorities criticized it as unethical and a dangerous precedent in a sport where missed calls are common. Fran Rooney, Dela n e y ' s p re d e c e s s o r atop the FAI, said FIFA shouldn't have paid a cent and the FAI shouldn't have hid the money in its books. He said Henry's uncalled handball "didn't stop us from going to the World Cup. It stopped us from getting a penalty shootout, perhaps. But it's nonsensical to think we had a case that we could have won."

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Kiphire district Football League underway Morung Express News Kiphire | June 6

The first ever Kiphire District Football League (KDFL) organised by the Kiphire District Veteran Football Club under the theme “fraternity through football” kicked-off today with A. Chumremo Odyuo, Deputy Commissioner, Kiphire declaring the tournament open in the presence of public leaders, NGOs, well wishers and football lovers at the Public Ground, Kiphire. Altogether, five teams are taking part in the league. Speaking at the inaugural function of the first ever football league, the deputy commissioner lauded the organisers for conceiving the idea of organising the KDFL which he said must be the first among the districts in the state. Congratulating the participants to be a part of the first ever District football league the Deputy commissioner said, through KDFL people relationship in the district should be strengthened and everyone must grow closer so that peace, harmony and the spirit of oneness bind the people dwelling in the district. Stressing on the impor-

tance of sports the Deputy Commissioner also said, sports is not a past time activity today but is a lucrative profession where one can also make a living out of this and also added, it helps an individual to growth physically and mentally which makes individual fit and healthy. Advising the participants the deputy commissioner said, your objective and goal for taking part in the league should go beyond winning the trophy but should be to win the hearts of fellow players. Also saying that football is a sport which is loved by

everyone both young and old, he urged the players to maintain discipline and also asked the participants to play with the spirit of sportsmanship. Dr Tinojungshi Chang ADC and president Kiphire district veteran Football association while giving keynote address highlighted the objective of the KDFL and also added the best league players among the teams will be selected at the end of the league to represent the district in any football related tournament. He informed that the league will be played only

on Saturdays starting today and will conclude on October 31. This way youths in the district can be engaged and also pave a way for them to exhibit their talents, he added. He extended gratitude to the participants and all the committee in making the football league happen. Tsilise V.President USLP and advisor Veteran football association also spoke on the occasion. Serenading was done by Marlin while Ningtsa Yim presented special song. Agape school children’s perform group drill display.

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