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Three frontal organizations including the United Sangtam Likhum Pumji (USLP), United Sangtam Students Conference (USSC) and the Akehda Sangtamlaru Thsingmujang (AST) today held a silent protest march against the Nagaland State Government for failure to fulfill their charter of demand submitted on March 8 regarding the February 6 killing of a couple between Kiphire from Shamator. Dr Tinojungshi Chang ADC Kiphire who addressed the gathering in the DC office complex said the Nagaland government has constituted an SIT team and the case is being looked into by them. He added that since the area of incident is in Tuensang, the Kiphire district administration does not have full hand in the matter.

He, however, assured that the administration would pressure the government to take necessary action.

While appealing for peace in the district, the Kiphire ADC assured that the message of the three organizations would be communicated to the government.

He further sought support and cooperation from the public to the government.

Earlier, Justin Kahtomong, Executive Secretary of the USSC expressed concern that even after a month since the incident, the Nagaland government has failed to take any concrete action. He questioned the government’s seriousness on the issue. Kahtomong further noted that while the CM was able to visit Shamator for inauguration of the town council, he failed to show concern when the killing occured on February 6.

NAYPYITAW, MArch 11 (reuTers): Myanmar’s military nominated a former junta stalwart who remains on a U.S. sanctions list as its choice for vice president on Friday, pointing to battles ahead for National League for Democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi and her handpicked president.

Myanmar’s first democratically elected government for more than 50 years faces a formidable challenge delivering the reform and economic growth demanded by the electorate while working alongside a military that retains much political power.

The lower house of parliament voted on Friday to confirm Htin Kyaw, a close friend and confidant of Nobel laureate Suu Kyi, as its presidential candidate. That brought the top office a step closer for the man expected to rule as her proxy. Across town in the capital of Naypyitaw, military MPs met behind closed doors and nominated retired general Myint Swe as their candidate. He was head of the feared military intelligence under former junta leader Than Shwe.

When Than Shwe ordered a crackdown on anti-junta protests led by Buddhist monks in 2007, known as the Saffron Revolution, Myint Swe was the head of special operations in Yangon. “We held a meeting to decide the vice presidential candidate. There was no one who disagreed on the proposal,” one of the 166 military lawmakers, who under the constitution hold a quarter of seats in parliament, told Reuters.

Suu Kyi has said she planned to form a government of reconciliation to help bridge the deep divisions in Myanmar, formerly known as Burma, after nearly 50 years of

military rule. “We will hold on the national reconciliation policy no matter what the military decides,” said NLD spokesperson Zaw Myint Maung. “We will try to work with the military for national reconciliation.”

RIFT WITH MILITARY But a rift between Suu Kyi and the military widened in the run-up to the presidential nominations.

Sources in her camp say she became frustrated with military intransigence on issues ranging from amending the constitution that bars her from the presidency to minor formalities such as the location of the handover of power. The military has declined to comment on negotiations with the NLD. Some in Suu Kyi’s party said the choice of Myint Swe went against the spirit of reconciliation.

“Aung San Suu Kyi tried really hard to negotiate with them for national reconciliation,” said one senior NLD official. “They don’t trust us. It’s their final shot to protect themselves and their interests.” While Than Shwe disappeared from public life after handing over power to a semi-civilian government in 2011, Myint Swe’s nomination will fuel the suspicions of many in Myanmar that the former junta leader still holds considerable sway.

“Myint Swe is very close to former senior military officials, especially former supremo Than Shwe,” said political analyst Yan Myo Thein. “His nomination may mean Than Shwe is still influencing behind the scenes.” Myint Swe is listed on the U.S. Treasury Department list of sanctioned individuals due to his role in the former military government.

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I want women to join political system: Therie

Silent protest march in Kiphire

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RHPPT lays foundation stone for children home in Tizit

Worried about your speech?

You can repeat what you said at the women’s day function. No one, not even the officers will notice.

Nagaland Pradesh Congress Committee (NPCC) K Therie on Thursday said he wanted to see women join the political system. “We are for 33% women reservation. The issue now is that the driver must know how to drive. Therefore, we will train and issue learner driving license and then license to drive,” Therie said in his address at the International Women’s Day organized

by Nagaland Pradesh Mahila Congress Committee here at Congress Bhavan on Thursday. “We want women to come out above 33%.

They should not be less than 50%...not only in Assembly but in all levels of the political structure and platforms that determine and make decisions for the people.

The day women decide to vote together and do it will be the day that menfolk will be more careful,” he said.

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The seized cough syrup in the custody of the Excise (Narcotic Cell), Dimapur on March 11.

Morung Express News Dimapur | March 11

One woman was arrested after Excise (Narcotic Cell) personnel confiscated a huge cache of codeine-based cough syrup at the Khuzama inter-state check-post on March 10.

According to Deputy Commissioner, Excise (Nar-

cotic Cell), the illicit consignment containing 1861 bottles was seized from an Imphal-bound truck (NL 07 A 4819). It was concealed among cement bags.

Interrogation of the truck driver, one Beribal (29 years), led to the arrest of a woman, who had dispatched the contraband from Lahorijan. The wom-

an, identified as Rahama Tulabi (27 years), was arrested soon after. She was later charged under the Drugs & Cosmetics Act. A Lahorijan resident and originally hailing from Senapati, the woman revealed to the Narcotic Cell that the cough syrup was sourced from Guwahati to be disposed in Imphal. She

had reportedly paid Rs. one lakh for the consignment.

As per her statement, this was her second trip after a successful first outing in February during which she smuggled around a thousand bottles into Imphal. The street value of the seized consignment in Imphal was approximated to be Rs. 2 lakhs.

Only NFP candidate files Mtlt question ‘lackadaisical Nagaland CM meets paper for RS in Nagaland attitude’ of Mokokchung Dc Prime Minister Modi

MokokchuNg, MArch 11 (MexN): The Mokokchung Town Lanur Telongjem (MTLT) today expressed concern at the “lackadaisical attitude” of the Mokokchung Deputy Commissioner, Sushil Kumar Patel over the Mid Day Meal (MDM) rice issue in Mokokchung town.

The MTLT had on March 9 revealed that consignments of rice under the MDM Scheme in Mokokchung schools were found containing worms.

A press note from the MTLT informed that the Mokokchung DC is also the chairman of the District Mission Authority (DMA), and “as such the proper implementation of the different schemes under the Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan (SSA) and other centrally sponsored educational schemes should be his outmost concern.” However, it alleged that the DC has been taking the issue “very lightly since it was brought to light on March 9, 2016.”

The MTLT expressed disappointment that while it was hoping for positive action from the Education Department and the District Administration on the issue, the DC instead issued an order stating that searches by individuals or groups are illegal and “the persons aggrieved (private or Government officials) by such searches may seek legal remedy under sec 441 of Indian Penal Code, 1860 (Criminal Trespass) against the perpetrators of such illegal action”.

“Though the Deputy Commissioner has not named the MTLT directly, but issuing an order right after the ‘visitation’ to the schools by the MTLT, is evident for all to surmise that the order was directed against the MTLT,” it reasoned.

The MTLT clarified that the “visitation” was undertaken after “precise information was received from school employees who informed about the uneatable rice and also from students who complained that they were not getting midday meal.” It claimed that the “visitation” was done on a “goodwill basis in the greater interest of the stu-

MTLT cannot be harassed: ACAUT

DIMAPur, MArch 11 (MexN): The Against Corruption and Unabated Taxation (ACAUT) Nagaland has also questioned the Mokokchung DC on the way he has dealt with the MDM rice issue and the earlier PDS Rice scam in the district.

A press note from the ACAUT Nagaland questioned the DC’s order and asked “whether there are two sets of law, one to protect the rich and the affluent and another to harass progressive minded organisations and individuals who are solely concerned for the good of society.”

“Had the DC been quick then to cite CrPC, 1973, as he’s doing now to intimidate MTLT, the Storekeeper, F&CS would have been promptly arrested and suspended by now,” the ACAUT stated, with reference to the earlier PDS Rice scam in the district.

It said that the DC “should have recommended the immediate suspension of the Store Keeper, F&CS department, instead of setting up an Inquiry Committee which the common folks understand as ‘allowing the guilty to go scot free.’” The DC, ACAUT alleged “managed to wash off his hands from the whole sordid affair as well as protect the real masterminds when it was within his power to take appropriate action.” It further alleged that “no sincere effort was made by the Mokokchung police to arrest the accused.”

“Quoting Section 441, IPC, 1896, whereby the DC suggested that aggrieved government officials could seek legal remedy against MTLT, is a classic case of Defence Mechanism where one takes an aggressive stand to instil fear and discourage dissent, in this case, their non-justifiable positions. On one hand the government’s political rhetoric is asking people to be vigilant against corruptions but in practice it is just the opposite,” the ACAUT stated.

It asserted that the MTLT “cannot be threatened and harassed for doing what the DC himself should be doing,” and expressed support to the MTLT. dents and the educational institutions.”

The MTLT further questioned “whether there has been any complaint from any quarter regarding the “visitation” from the school authorities; whether there was any ‘criminal trespass’ and whether anyone has lodged an FIR against the MTLT in this regard.”

It stated that the DC’s order has “deeply hurt the sentiments of the public and also disregarded the positive role being played by the Mokokchung Town Lanur Telongjem.”

“Trying to invoke Sec 441 of Indian Penal Code, 1860 (Criminal Trespass) amounts to imply that the MTLT undertook a criminally unwarranted and forceful ‘search’, which is totally untrue. The public is well aware of the visitation, and the MTLT has every right to visit any school

or public institution,” it said.

The MTLT alleged that the DC’s order is “nothing but just a ploy to hide his incompetence in tackling the issue at hand.” It demanded that if the Deputy Commissioner “cannot tackle the issue or stand up for the young children or the society at large, then he should apply for transfer or the state government should relieve him of his responsibilities as the Mokokchung Deputy Commissioner.”

Meanwhile, the MTLT also expressed concern about the “thousands of students studying in the different government, primary and middle schools who are deprived of their midday meal at their schools.” So, far there seems to be no clear-cut action on the part of the Education Department to ensure that the children avail their midday meal in their schools,” it stated.

NeW DelhI, MArch 11 (MexN): Nagaland State Chief Minister TR Zeliang today briefed Prime Minister Narendra Modi on the DAN coalition’s choice for the lone Rajya Sabha seat which fell vacant due to demise of MP Khekiho Zhimomi last year.

Election to fill up the vacancy has been scheduled for March 21 and the DAN coalition partners have chosen veteran regionalist and Secretary General of the Naga People’s Front KG Kenye.

A press note from the Chief Minister’s Office today stated that the BJP had “agreed in principle to go with the NPF and the Independent MLAs’ choice.”

“The NPF is an ally of the NDA at the centre and we shall look forward to work together in the years to come for the betterment of the State and the nation,” the

Chief Minister assured the PM. The Nagaland CM was accompanied by Nagaland State Home Minister, Y Patton.

The CMO stated that the Prime Minister has “welcomed the selection and expressed his wishes to work together with the Nagas for the upliftment of the State and the region as a whole.”

Later in the day, the Chief Minister joined the Prime Minister at the World Culture Festival as Guest of Honour where the PM was the Chief Guest.

The Festival is being organised by the Art of Living foundation to commemorate its 35th Year in the “service to humanity, and has been dubbed as a unique platform for spiritual and religious leaders, politicians, peace makers and artists to spread the message of global peace and harmony in diversity.”

kohIMA, MArch 11 (PTI): Ruling Naga People’s Front (NPF) nominee K G Kenye is the only candidate who filed nomination for the lone Rajya Sabha seat in the state as the filing of documents ended today.

“K G Kenye is the only candidate who filed nomination for the Rajya Sabha seat in Nagaland,” an official of State Assembly Secretariat said.

With eight Congress legislators joining the ruling NPF in November last year, the 60 member Assembly has 48 NPF, 4 BJP and 8 Independent MLAs. While BJP as an ally of the NPF-led DAN government has extended support to the NPF nominee for the lone seat, eight Independent MLAs are also with NPF. As per the election notification, scrutiny of nomination paper will be done tomorrow, while the last date of withdrawal is March 14.

Election if necessary will be conducted on March 21.

ANCSU keeps agitation in abeyance Nagaland State Government assures action within a week Our Correspondent Kohima | March 11

The All Nagaland College Students’ Union (ANCU) today decided to keep its ongoing agitation in abeyance after getting an assurance from the Nagaland State Government that it would initiate action to address their concerns within a week.

Responding to ANCSU representation dated March 9 regarding irregularity in the functioning of the Technical Education Department, Chief Secretary Pankaj Kumar in a letter addressed to ANCSU stated “The state government will initiate action within a week towards addressing the three issues raised

by ANCSU.” Speaking to The Morung Express, ANCSU President Zhoku

A banner put up by ANCSU as part of its protest against alleged irregularities in the Technical Education Department. The ANCSU, after receiving assurance from the government, has decided to keep its agitation in abeyance for a week.

Thuluo said the union decided to keep its agitation in abeyance and give a week’s time for the government to fulfil the union’s demands.

He said that the third phase of the ANCSU agitation against “loopholes and irregularity in the Technical Education Department” had demanded that the department office be “vacated till their demands are delivered.”

It started at around 9:00am today in the form of picketing the office of the Directorate of Technical Education.

Among the many posters put up by ANCSU along the road side included “Enough is enough, keep the promise,” “You are killing our dreams,” “We deserve to getjustjustice,” “Why is the government playing with the career of students?”

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villager RHPPT lays foundation stone for children home in Tizit RUSA brings computer education to ZPC Jakhama trained on powder Morung Express News

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Rson Heart for Poor People Trust (RHPPT), Dimapur has laid another foundation stone for downtrodden and under-privileged children home in Tizit on March 8.

The foundation stone was laid by ADC Tizit, T. Renabemo Odyuo in the presence of Tizit Town Ad-hoc Committee Members, Tizit Town Public Union, KNSK, church leaders, colony leaders, GBs, DBs, district administration and public.

Speaking at the programme, Renabemo lauded Dr. Roland Lotha, founder of RHPPT, for doing philanthropic works in taking initiatives to work for the downtrodden children. He spoke on the need for the destitute children to be nurtured at childhood lest they become social liabilities. He said that the children home that would soon be coming up was the first of its kind in Tizit and

With the inauguration of the certificate course in computer education by Dr Moa Longchar, Principal Zisaji Presidency College and co-ordinator, Rashtriya Uchchatar Shiksha Abhiyann (RUSA), students will get a three month computer education along with formal education in Zisaji Presidency College.

Speaking at the launching programme, Dr Moa Longchar said, “in ancient days education was very expensive where only the children of kings were able to effort it. However, with the invention of paper, common people were also able to get education, which we are getting today.”

He also added that before the coming of printing and IT revolution education, life was hard and education was not easy but today with the coming of technology life has become easy. “We are

ADC Tizit T. Renabemo Odyuo seen with others after laying the foundation stone for children home in Tizit.

urged the public to take full advantage of the initiatives of RHPPT. Renabemo also encouraged the RHPPT to continue rendering its selfless services for the society and provided his financial support towards building the children home. The ADC assured full support and cooperation from the administration towards the endeavour of RHPPT in

building the children home.

RHPPT founder, Dr. Roland Lotha highlighted how the Trust was renamed from Heart for Poor People Trust to RHPPT after the demise of his only son Rson.

He expressed the hope that the tragedy that befell him should become a blessing for the people of Tizit. “Children irrespective of whether they are disabled or strong, rich or poor are our own

children and we should join hands to build their future,” he said. Roland thanked the administration, public leaders, NGOs and the citizens of Tizit for extending their cooperation towards RHPPT in building a home for the downtrodden children.

A Committee has been constituted to oversee the construction of the home and manage its affairs with ADC Tizit as the chief patron.

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Dr Moa Longchar, Principal Zisaji Presidency College speaks during the launching of the certificate course in computer education. (Morung Photo)

fortunate that we could access to computer and make the best use which makes life comfortable.”

The Principal also advised the students to make the best use of the opportunity provided under Rashtriya Uchchatar Shiksha Abhiyann.

Master trainer from district computer centre who will be the facilitator for the computer course also spoke on the occasion.

Nitin Gadkari assures road Patton meets Union Minister of State for Home project under ISC scheme Dimapur, march 11 (mExN): Minister for Transport Information, Technology and Communication, Government of Nagaland, P. Paiwang Konyak had called on Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways and Shipping Government of India Nitin Gadkari at his office chamber Transport Bhavan New Delhi.

During the meeting, Paiwang requested the Union Minister for construction of road from Tizit Mon (Nagaland) state to Zangkham Pumao via Sangsa (Arunachal) (48.00 km) under ISC scheme for the better connectivity between two states.

The Union Minister said

Minister P Paiwang Konyak with Union Minister Nitin Gadkari Gadkari at his office chamber Transport Bhavan New Delhi.

that, the proposal submitted under ISC will be take up priority and assured him that the project will be sanctioned in the month of March 2016 or by new Financial Year April 2016.

He also asked Paiwang to announce the assurance of the project.

This was stated in a press release issued by New Delhi, Nagaland House, PRO Kuolie Mere.

TuENsaNg, march 11 (mExN): Home Minister for Nagaland, Y. Patton called on the Union Minister of State for Home, Haribhai Parthibhai Chaudhary at his office North Block New Delhi.

New Delhi, Nagaland House, PRO Kuolie Mere in a press release stated that in a meeting with Haribhai Parthibhai Chaudhary, Union Minister of State for Home, Y. Patton apprised him of over pending proposals on Police Modernasization with the Home Ministry.

Minister of State for Home has assured to sanction the pending proposals very soon.

Y. Patton also invited him to Nagaland to which Union Home Minister of State has agreed. The programme of MoS (H) will be finalised soon.

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While chairing the programme, Dr Ketou member RUSA said, the total strength of the student intake is 50. However, only 15 students will be given chance in the first phase.

This certificate course in computer education is a part of the vocational course under RUSA which is funded ministry of Human Resource Development Department of Higher Education.

Dimapur, march 11 (mExN): One day training on Detergent Powder and Dish Wash Gel for Jakhama villager NSRLM SHGs was organised by BMMU Jakhama in collaboration with Nehru Yuva Kedra Sangatham (NYKS). Khovi Thaprü, BDO Jakhama who was present at the event encouraged the SHGs to upgrade their skills and be enterprising and focus on income generating activities. Two trainers, Ketholenuo, Project Officer, NCUI Kohima and Ketoseno gave hands on training to the SHGs Ketholenuo also urged the SHGs to make best use of the training so that they can produce for their own home use and also sell it in the market for extra income.

The program was chaired

by Kenivole Richa, Block Program Manager, a press note informed.

Traffic regulation in view of 11th session of 12th NLA

Kohima, march 11 (mExN): In view of the 11th session of the 12th Nagaland Legislative Assembly from March 15 to 19, the following traffic regulation will be enforced as part of the security arrangement.

1. Only vehicles with appropriate car passes will be allowed entry to the Assembly Secretariat.

2. No vehicle will be allowed to be parked by the roadside from 0600 Hrs onwards from March 15 to 19 in the following routes: a)From BSNL Telephone Exchange till Classic Island. b) From Raj Bhavan till M.S Classic Island. c) From Classic Island till Assembly Secretariat via Razhü Point.

3. Heavy vehicles will not be allowed to ply from High School junction to Assembly Secretariat via Sanuoru subway during Assembly Session, except Govt. departmental buses.

4. HeavyvehicleswillnotbeallowedtoplyinKohimatownduring Assembly session, from 0700 hrs till the session is over. All loading and unloading of goods in Kohima town should be completed by 0700 hrs, during Assembly Sessions.

5. Heavy vehicles will not be allowed to be parked along the " D" Block road.

While anticipating positive co-operation from the Home Minister for Nagaland, Y. Patton with the public, the Police will tow away the defaulting vehicles Union Minister of State for Home, Haribhai Parthib- and the charges will be borne by the vehicle owners.

This was stated in a press release issued by Sr. Superhai Chaudhary during the meeting held at his office North Block New Delhi. intendent of Police, Kohima.

DIC Zunheboto invite applicants ZuNhEboTo, march 11 (mExN): The District Industries Centre, Zunheboto has invited applications from bonafide local unemployed candidates under Zunheboto District for undergoing 9 months handicraft training to commence from April 1.

Minimum education qualification is 8 passed. Application with biodata should be submitted to DIC on or before March 28 during office hour. Selection of candidates will be held on March 30 at 10:00 am, in the office chamber of the general manager. DIC, Zunheboto, General Manager has informed that a stipend of Rs 500/- will be given during the training period, but, there is no job guarantee after the training.

The Nagaland Police Baptist Churches Association Women Department organized women leaders training from March 8 to 11, basing on the theme ‘Venturing New Heights in Ministry’ (Acts 9:6). Realizing the urgent need to bring Christian families to bring into the ark of God, this training was basically focused on Touch Family. Pusuinla Longkumer introduced the aims and objective of Touch Family and encouraged the trainees to help Christian homes to establish family altar. Anshely Sumi, taught on Home Oriented Ministry and Temsu, NPBCA President spoke on Understanding the Context of the Church.

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BJP vows to strip immigrants of vote in Assam

JALESWAR, MARch 11 (REutERS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has vowed to disenfranchise millions of Muslim immigrants in Assam, waging a polarising election campaign in a bid to form its first government there.

In campaign rallies in Assam, officials of the BJP have also promised to identify and deport younger illegal migrants, in response to rising discontent among the state's Hindus.

When Assam elects a state legislature in April, an estimated 10 percent of its 20 million voters will be Muslims who have migrated since the 1950s from the former East Pakistan, later Bangladesh, and gained Indian citizenship.

"Legal Indian citizens are being branded as Bangladeshis," student Ismail Hussain, wearing a white skullcap, told Reuters at a rally held by a mainly Muslim party in Assam.

a vendor sells ice cream during an election campaign rally by the all India United democratic Front (aIUDF) in Jaleswar village in assam on March 3. (REUTERS Photo)

"The BJP can't just do what they want. We have faith in the Indian constitution."

Modi, 65, swept to power less than two years ago with a promise of jobs and growth, playing down his roots in the powerful Hindu-nationalist umbrella group to which his party is

affiliated.

Yet, after a heavy defeat last autumn in Bihar, the BJP has pursued a more confrontational line. It has promoted the idea that India is a Hindu nation and rounded on "anti-national" opponents, in what critics say is an attempt to marginalize

minority Muslims.

India is officially secular, but four-fifths of its 1.3 billion people profess the Hindu faith. Muslims comprise 14 percent of the population, with Christians, Sikhs, Buddhists and others making up the rest.

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Now Manipur CM faces the heat IMphAL, MARch 11 (IANS): After Arunachal Pradesh, it is now the turn of Manipur's Congress Chief Minister Okram Ibobi Singh to face dissidence -- with over 25 party legislators up in arms.

In the 2012 assembly polls, the Congress bagged 42 seats in the 60-member house, a record in Manipur. The dissidents in the Congress have served an ultimatum to Ibobi Singh, asking them to either induct them in the ministry or face the music.

Congress president Sonia Gandhi has summoned Ibobi Singh to New Delhi for discussions. For months, the dissidents had been demanding a major reshuffle so that they could be inducted after dropping the pres-

ent ministers.

This time the dissidents are understood to have hinted they may join the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) if their demands were not conceded.

Said state BJP president Thounaojam Chaoba: "We have a long list of the Congress members who are seeking admission to the party. We may come out with the detailed list soon."

Ibobi Singh has been in power for 14 long years, and Congress dissidents say the wind in the state now favours the BJP. A dissident told IANS: "At the time of installing the last ministry, Ibobi Singh assured us that the present ministers will be in power for two and a half years, after which new faces will be inducted.

"This time, we may look for greener pastures. There is no charm remaining merely as legislators."

Sonia Gandhi has reportedly taken a serious note of the demands of the dissidents, whose number is said to be increasing. Most of them are camping in New Delhi seeking an audience with her. A senior Manipur minister, however, told IANS that a major reshuffle was easier said than done.

According to him, there were some tribal ministers who cannot be replaced. Besides, there were 11 ministers excluding the chief minister, and it will be no easy task to select new ministers. Manipur goes to the polls in February 2017.

Armed men attack construction workers in Manipur IMphAL, MARch 11 (IANS): Six men armed with sophisticated weapons attacked a group of construction workers in Manipur's Thoubal district on Thursday evening and escaped with Rs 2.30 lakh in cash, police said.

The incident took place just half a km from the camp of Border Security Force. Combing operations launched on Thursday night failed to nab the culprits, police sources told IANS on Friday.

Media reports said the armed men are suspected to belong a Nagalandbased outfit.

Injured construction workers told IANS that the armed men raided the construction site of the mini barrage at Heirok in Thoubal.

"Soon they started beating us up with wooden clubs. They asked for the whereabouts of the contractor", said a worker, who did not want to be identified.

The beatings continued for a long time. The assailants ransacked the shack.

They made away with Rs.2.30 lakh kept in cash for payment to the workers and purchase of construction materials.

"They took away the money. Besides, they also snatched six mobile handsets from us and some domestic tourists who happened to be present there at that time", said another worker.

There have been in-

ZB (AMN), AZSU oppose creations of Jiribam & Sadar Hills districts JALuKIE, MARch 11 (MExN): The Zeliangrong Baudi, AMN and Zeliangrong Students’ Union, AZSU have strongly opposed the proposed creation of a separate fullfledged Jiribam District and opposing the granting of Sadar Hills full-fledged district status at the cost of Zeliangrong land. Any decision taken by the state authority should consult

the concerned Zeliangrong people, said a press note from the two bodies.

“We do not oppose the creation of any district in Manipur state since creation of district is for the administrative conveniences.

The proposed creation of a separate full-fledge Jiribam District and granting fullfledge Sadar Hills district should not be disturbed or carve out the land portion

of Zeliangrong people,” it stated.

The two organizations urged the Government of Manipur “not to take any decision against the wish and interest of the Zeliangrong people,” and cautioned that “if the Government of Manipur goes against the wishes of our people we will initiate various democratic forms of protest and agitations.”

'Act East policy can boost trade with neighbouring countries' AgARtALA, MARch 11 (IANS): India's 'Act East' policy could help boost trade between the northeastern states and the neighbouring countries, Belgium Ambassador to India Jan Luykx said here on Friday.

"Resource rich northeastern region is a beautiful area of India. The region can tie up with Myanmar, Bangladesh, Thailand and other southeast Asian countries to boost each others' trade and economy exploiting the Act East Policy," Luykx told reporters.

He said: "There is huge possibility and potentiality of developing fruit processing industries in the northeastern region as the region has resources and manpower as well."

Currently on a visit to the northeastern states, the ambassador met Tripura Chief Minister Manik Sarkar here on Thursday evening.

"I have discussed various strategic, trade and business issues with Mr Sarkar.

The chief minister gave us a detailed picture of possible trade, industries and eco-

nomic activities in Tripura. Rubber and bamboo cultivation have a great prospect in the state."

"The purpose of my visit to the northeasterrn states was to explore and learn the best practices here and to look for possibilities of cooperation between Belgium and the northeastern region of India," he added.

The envoy said that Belgium is helping India in its "Clean Ganga" campaign and a pilot project in this regard has already begun.

He said that Belgium is also keen to support water treatment projects in Lucknow and Delhi and talks are on for this purpose.

"Belgium has a close relation with India for the past many years in trading diamonds. The two countries also trade in chemicals, medicines and machinery," Luykx said.

He said Belgian industrialists are keen to meet Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi when he would visit that country by this month end.

creasing reports of abductions of workers and bomb blasts in Tamenglong district where the tunneling and rail line construction works are going on.

"Because of such disturbances there is inordinate delay in the construction works. Though behind schedule, we hope that the construction works of the rail line reaching the state capital shall be completed by February next year," Chief Minister Okram Ibobi Singh said.

has the second highest percentage of Muslims of any Indian state. The BJP's plan risks re-igniting communal tensions that have led to deadly clashes between Hindus and Muslims, although analysts doubt there will be a full-scale drive to expel Muslim immigrants.

"All this is pre-electoral mobilisation," said Ajai Sahni of the New Delhibased Institute for Conflict Management, which tracks security issues across South Asia.

"You don't have a state that has the capacity, the instruments and the institutions to do anything about this."

If the BJP gains traction in Assam, hardliners in the BJP and the Hindu-nationalist movement that backs it, the Rashtriya Svayamsevak Sangh (RSS), could push a similar brand of anti-Muslim politics in West Bengal, a bigger state that also borders Bangladesh and votes in April and May.

WHO'S WELCOME, WHO'S NOT Himanta Biswa Sarma, the BJP's campaign manager in Assam, told Reuters that if the party is elected it will try to bar Muslims of Bangladeshi origin who entered India between its first census in 1951 and 1971, when Bangladesh won independence, from voting.

They can stay but would have to re-apply for citizenship, he said.

The BJP's campaign does not target millions of Hindus who have also left Bangladesh for Assam, or Muslims of Indian heritage.

Modi's government has also said it would welcome minorities from mainly Muslim Bangladesh and Pakistan, and could offer them citizenship.

The BJP also plans to deport illegal immigrants who arrived subsequently and strengthen a citizen registration programme to track future inflows, said Sarma.

"There are about 2 mil-

lion immigrants (who came before 1971) and their descendents. Let them grow economically and educationally," he said. "But their status should be refugee and, on the basis of individual application, if someone becomes an Indian citizen that's a different issue."

Opposition to the BJP plan is vocal. At a rally this month in Jaleswar village, on the southern bank of the Brahamputra River upstream from the Bangladeshi border, leaders of a largely Muslim party likened themselves to Myanmar's Rohingya minority.

The Rohingyas, many with roots in Bangladesh, are deemed stateless and have been excluded from the democratic transition in Myanmar. They have been targeted in attacks by hardliners from Myanmar's Buddhist majority.

"We all know what has happened to the Rohingya Muslims. It could happen to us too," Aminul Islam, a leader of the All India

United Democratic Front (AIUDF), told the crowd.

"There's a conspiracy to disenfranchise 4 million of us. We will become stateless if we don't come together."

When Modi swept to victory in 2014, the election was marred by sectarian violence in Assam that killed more than 40 people.

During that campaign, Modi told illegal immigrants in states bordering Bangladesh to have their "bags packed" ready to be sent home should he win.

Sarma rejected suggestions the BJP was running a divisive campaign, accusing Muslim politicians of using the immigrant issue to polarise state politics first.

"Their entire idea is to take over the state, suppressing our voice and suppressing our culture," said Sarma. "That's why this election will be a counter to that communal propaganda. We are all for Indian Muslims and they are with us."

Tripura to erect electrified fencing to confine elephants AgARtALA, MARch 11 (ptI): With a view to reduce man-elephant conflict, Tripura government has decided to erect electrified barbed wire fencing that will prevent the animals from straying into human habitations.

Atul Gupta, Chief Wild Life Warden of the state, said that the Centre had sanctioned Rs 24 lakh to put up the wire fencing so that the pachyderms were confined to their reserves.

Asked if the villagers and elephants will be in danger once the electrified fencing comes up, he said, "They will get only electric shock as intended, but no fatality."

Gupta says that there is a plan to involve Joint Forest Management (JFMCs) and Eco Development

Committees (EDCs) to create awareness among villagers about the need for erecting the fence.

Besides, the Forest Department has decided to arrange for adequate food in the habitat of the elephants by excavating ponds and large-scale plantation of trees in the core area.

"If adequate food is arranged for elephants, they will not stray away, which will go a long way in reducing man-animal conflict," he explained.

The state has 58 elephants, according to the latest survey conducted by the Forest Department.

While one herd was spotted at Gomati district's Gandhari area, another, a big one, was found at Atharamura hill range in Dhalai district.

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Just 30 to 40 years ago, elephants had never been seen in inhabited areas in Agartala, forest officials said. The pachyderms started invading human habitations after the cutting down of forests for construction of a hydel power project on the Gomati river.

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Gupta said that a large number of elephants had migrated to the Chittagong hill tracts in Bangladesh from the Gomati Wild Life Sanctuary.

There was a time, according to British surveyor John Hunter's report, when elephants outnumbered humans in the kingdom during the colonial times and it was the reason why the colonizers did not consider taking administrative control of the region.

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Tycoon Mallya denies ‘fleeing’ India NEW DELhi/mumbai, march 11 (rEutErs): Tycoon Vijay Mallya, under pressure from banks to repay more than $1 billion owed by his collapsed airline, on Friday refuted claims he had fled India as politicians traded recriminations over how he was able to fly to Britain unhindered.

The March 2 departure of Mallya has sparked uproar in parliament and a firestorm in domestic media that pore over the lifestyle one of India’s brashest entrepreneurs. Questions centre on how Mallya was allowed to leave even after creditors of his failed Kingfisher Airlines had appealed to the Supreme Court to ensure he stayed in the country.

“I did not flee from India and neither am I an absconder,” 60-year-old Mallya said in a series of posts on Twitter. Mallya said in his posts that he would comply with domestic laws.

India’s financial crime-fighting agency, the Enforcement Directorate, has summoned Mallya for questioning on March 18, a senior agency official said later on Friday.

A spokesman for Mallya’s holding

ation where Mallya was allowed to leave the country, mocking Modi’s election promise to bring back illicit “black money” stashed abroad. The government has hit back, saying Mallya piled up his debts under the Congress administration ousted by Modi in the 2014 election.

Commentators say the highprofile case is symptomatic of weak management at India’s public sector banks - Mallya’s lead creditor is State Bank of India.

While a bill to modernise India’s bankruptcy laws is now before parliament, the outdated legislation that is currently in force leads debt litigation to drag on for years.

Finance Minister Arun Jaitley told parliament on Thursday that the government had instructed banks to go “all out” in their efforts to recover the money owed

by Kingfisher, pointing to cases of “wilful default bordering on fraud”.

Banks ramped up their campaign to retrieve funds after Mallya quit as chairman of spirits maker United Spirits, a unit of Diageo Plc, last month. As part of that settlement, Diageo will pay Mallya $75 million over five years.

goatee, an ear stud and a ponytail, was the subject of a “lookout notice” - an official circular that triggers an alert if the target seeks to leave India but does not provide a legal basis to prevent departure.

No formal legal warrant was issued against him, even as creditors sought to step up efforts to recover the $1.4 billion owed

by Kingfisher Airlines, which stopped flying in October 2012.

“What can we do? It was the banks’ responsibility to file a criminal case against him,” said a senior home ministry official who declined to be identified because he was not authorised to discuss the case publicly. “We had no legal basis to stop him.”

company, UB Group, declined to comment on the summons.

The self-styled “King of Good Times”, who built his business around Kingfisher beer and coowns a Formula 1 racing team, explained to his 5 million Twitter followers that he travels to and from India frequently, saying he was the target of “a raging fire” media witch hunt.

Mallya, also a member of parliament’s upper house who was last seen in the chamber on March 1, didn’t disclose his current location in the social media posts. Two people familiar with his travel arrangements told Reuters Mallya flew first class to London on Jet Airways Flight 9W122 the next day.

Indian TV reporters said they had traced Mallya to the Hertfordshire village of Tewin, north of London, where he is known to locals. The businessman’s luxury home, called “Ladywalk”, cost 11.5 million pounds ($16.4 million) when bought in July 2015, property records show.

Security officials told Reuters that Mallya, a fixture in India’s society press pages who sports a

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MODI SKEWERED India’s attorney general, representing more than a dozen creditors, told the Supreme Court only this Wednesday that the tycoon was no longer in the country - a week after Mallya left - leaving New Delhi red-faced over his departure.

Opposition politicians have skewered Prime Minister Narendra Modi for presiding over a situ-

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Training on cardamom held ZuNhEboto, march 11 (mExN): More than 30 developmental officers from various blocks a one day training programme on Master Trainers’ Training on Large Cardamom cultivation conducted under convergence programme at DC Conference Hall, Zunheboto on March 9. The programme was jointly organized by the Department of Horticulture and the Rural Department, DRDA Zunheboto, a press note informed.

Speaking as the resource person, Vevotalu Rhakho, Field Officer, Spices Board of India recommended on the use of seedlings for propagation as the trees were too susceptible to pest and diseases while Senti Longchar (DK), Horti Officer spoke on Cultivation techniques and highlighted on the importance of site and variety selection according to the altitudes of the project area. The training program was chaired by Chubatoshi, DHO Zunheboto.

LoNDoN, march 11 (iaNs): It is often assumed that as our income rises so does our life satisfaction but this may not be the case with many people.

According to researchers, what really matters is when income is lost and this is only important for people who are highly conscientious, hard working and diligent.

The research, which examined levels of life satisfaction and income changes in more than 18,000 adults over a nineyear period, revealed that income change is only important when individuals with specific personality characteristics experience an income loss.

According to the team, continually increasing our income is not an important factor for achieving greater happiness and well-being for most people living in economicallydeveloped countries.

“Instead, we should

aim for financial stability to achieve greater happiness while protecting those individuals who experience negative income shocks,” said Christopher Boyce of the behavioural science centre at the University of Stirling in Britain.

The study, involving two separate samples from Germany and Britain, asked participants annually about their income level and how satisfied they were with life. Participants also answered questions on their personality at the start of the study.

Results revealed that regardless of personality, income increases did not affect life satisfaction. When people lost income, however, there was a reduction in their life satisfaction.

This was far greater for those who reported themselves as being conscientious, namely they were thorough in their attitudes to life and work, energetic, effective and efficient in

leisure

how they did things. The study accounted for shifting circumstances such as entering or leaving work and changes to health and household make up.

It found that for people that were only even moderately conscientious, a loss of income had a negative impact at least two and a half times greater than less conscientious individuals.

Medical camp for ex-servicemen Wokha, march 11 (Dipr): A medical camp was organized for the ex-servicemen of Wokha district at Ganga, near Wokha Town on March 9. The camp, organized to commemorate the Raising of Assam Rifles on March 24, 1835, was inaugurated by Col Litton Dhar, Commandant, 28 Assam Rifles. The event was supported by the district administration where all necessary assistance was provided by DC Wokha, Robin Lotha, SP Wokha, Chumrenthun Khuvung, Addl SP Wokha, Tokhovi Achumi, SDO Thavaseelan K and Chief Medical Officer, Wokha, Entithung Lotha. The 28 Assam Rifles not only provided medical assistance to the ex-servicemen but also organized a “Grievances Cell” to address their problems. CSD facilities, free refreshment, and vehicle for conveyance of old and the aged were provided from Wokha Town to the Camp.

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All drains and garbage bins were cleared in and around the areas.

Dimapur, march 11 (mExN): A total of 60 Youth Leaders from Wokha on March 10 participated in District Convention organised at the District Planning and Machinery Hall, Wokha with Deputy Commissioner of Wokha, A Robin Lotha and Jackie Ruvah, Zonal Director NYKS Kohima as Chief Guest and Guest of honour respectively.

The convention organised by Nehru Yuva Kendra Wokha, under the Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports, Government of India had Thavaseelan IAS SDO (C) and Asalie Lese EAC, DC Office Wokha as the resource persons.

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Bishop Dr. Joseph Mar Dionysius during the programme said, “Each and every child is unique and special.” He spoke about 3 systems, i.e., parents, teachers and educational system which have to be interacted in a balanced way to bring prosperity in the society, a press release received here informed. For holistic development, parents must be a role model for their children, he added.

Around 400 parents participated in the meeting, which is a second exclusively for the parents of MGM Hr. Sec. School.

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Dimapur, march 11 (mExN): St. Thomas Mission Society, the parent body of MGM Hr Sec School, Dimapur, organized a parents-teachers meeting along with a special awareness class on the topic “Role of parents in the holistic development of a child”.

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NPCC celebrates Ambedkar’s 125th Birth Anniversary Morung Express News Kohima | March 11

The Nagaland Pradesh Congress Committee today celebrated the 125th Birth Anniversary of Dr. Bhimrao Ramji Ambedkar at Conference Hall, Congress Bhavan, Kohima.

Dr. Ambedkar, popularly known as Babasaheb Ambedkar, was one of the architects of the Indian Constitution. Ambedkar's efforts to eradicate the social evils like untouchablity and caste restrictions are remarkable. Apart from being a well-known politician and an eminent jurist, Babasaheb fought for the rights of the dalits and other socially backward classes throughout his life.

Ambedkar was appointed as the nation's first Law Minister in the Cabinet of Jawaharlal Nehru and was posthumously awarded the Bharat Ratna, India's highest civilian award, in 1990.

Ambedkar was born to Bhimabai Sakpal and Ramji on April 14, 1891 in Madhya Pradesh. Born into a poor low Mahar (dalit)

caste, who were treated as untouchables and subjected to socio-economic discrimination, Ambedkar was discriminated all his life and had vowed not to die an “untouchable”.

Elucidating at length on how Babasaheb became a drafting member of the Indian Constitution, Dr. K. Jayakumar, Secy. AICC I/c Northeast speaking on his biography, stated that Ambedkar armed himself with numerous degrees and qualifications from the best universities in the world, thus, making himself a necessity to the Constituent Assembly.

Ambedkar had always put the interests of the nation first and his view of democracy as a state of “liberty, equality and fraternity” [adopted from the French revolution] remain relevant even today, he added.

The AICC Secretary mentioned that Ambedkar was successful in fighting untouchability with the inclusion of Article 17 in the Indian Constitution which abolished untouchability and made it a punishable

offense. He added that the Indian Constitution is the only one in the world where a citizen can directly petition the Supreme Court if his or her fundamental rights are compromised.

Referring to a recent national survey which declared Ambedkar as “The Greatest Indian since 1947”, Dr. Jaya maintained that this underlined Babasaheb’s contribution in shaping the country to its present stature.

Hitting out at RSS’ Mohan Bhagvat for trying time

and again to dilute the Reservation Policy enshrined in the Constitution, the AICC Secretary said, “Whenever BJP came to power, the rights of the SCs and STs are questioned.”

“In their previous regime, Vajpayee appointed Venkata Challiah Committee for the same purpose and that such vested interests are threatening the Constitutional safeguards,” Dr. Jaya stated. “Today they [BJP] are entering kitchens and censoring what people eat and tomorrow, they will

enter bathrooms and find something to censor,” he added.

Hitting hard on the RSS and the BJP for claiming the legacy of Dr. Ambedkar, the AICC Secretary opined that their respective ideologies and philosophies are “180 degrees apart”. “While the RSS stands for hardline Hindutva and promoting the Uniform Code, Dr. Ambedkar on the other hand was a pluralist who advocated equality, brotherhood and the inclusion of all peoples and showed the

way of life to be happy and peaceful through the Constitution,” he remarked.

The AICC Secretary also slammed HRD Minister Smriti Irani for closing down the AmbedkarPeriyar Study Circle of the Students in IIT Chennai levelling dubious charges.

He also slammed the concocted and doctored footage to put JNU Student Union President Kanhaiya on false sedition charges and opined that the charges will not stay in the court of law.

Earlier, Jarjum Ete, Gen. Secy. AIMC (I/c – Northeast) speaking on the occasion said Dr. B.R. Ambedkar’s farsightedness in advocating liberty, equality and fraternity is most relevant even today.

Appreciating the celebration, she further appealed for women parity in all levels of organization to realize Dr. Ambedkar’s dream of equality for all citizens.

P. Leonard Aier, Principal, Dimapur Law College also addressed the programme on ‘Constitution and the Judiciary’.

Nagaland Chief Electoral Officer convenes meeting

A new X-Ray Machine was installed and dedicated at Impur Christian Hospital on March 11 by Rev. Dr. Mar Atsongchanger, Executive Secretary, ABAM in the presence of the Secretaries of ABAM, Church leaders and neighbouring Village Council Chairman. The X-Ray Machine was donated by Sungratsu Officers’ Association.

Kohima, march 11 (mExN): Nagaland Chief Electoral Officer Sanjay Kumar has convened a meeting with the under mentioned State Level NGO Core Group for Systematic Voters' Education & Electoral Participation (SVEEP) on March 17 at Hotel Japfu at 4 P.M. in connection with the Election Commission of India's recently declared National Electoral Roll Purification (NERP), 2016 program: 1. President, Bhartiya Janata Party 2. President, Indian National Congress 3. President, Nagaland Peoples' Front 4. President, Janata Dal (United) 5. President, Nationalist

Congress Party 6. President, Naga Hoho 7. President, Nagaland Baptist Churches Council 8. President, Catholic Association of Nagaland 9. President, Nagaland Christian Revival Churches Council 10. President, Pentecostal Church 11. President, Naga Mothers' Association 12. President, Naga Students' Federation 13. President, Eastern Naga People Organization 14. President, Eastern Naga Students' Federation 15. President, Eastern Naga Women Organization 16. Yanpfuo Kikon, Founder, The Naga Blog 17. Hekani, Youth Net

18. President, Naga Peoples' Movement for Human Rights 19. President, Beauty & Aesthetics Society of Nagaland (BASN) 20. The President of all Tribal Hohos of Nagaland According to a press release from the CEO, the NERP 2016 is an intensive drive which was launched on March 1 and is to be completed on or before August 31, 2016.

The meeting shall deliberate on issues pertaining to this drive with the main objective being, to improve the health of the Electoral Rolls (ER) and to rationalize the Polling Stations (PSs) boundaries and location, it informed.

NERP 2016 will also include enrolment of all eligible citizens and removal of repeated and multiple entries; entries of dead, shifted & absent voters, correction of errors in EPIC and removal of other data errors. During this drive, repeat images will also be corrected, missing photographs will be collected; poor quality of images will be replaced by good quality photographs, the release stated.

“All the members are therefore, requested to cooperate and attend the meeting positively, with highlights of any action taken, if any, since the last meeting and Action Plan for the current purification drive. Each group may be represented by 1 or up to 2 members,” the CEO stated.

MEx FILE KSUD emergency meeting today Dimapur, march 11 (mExN): The Khiamniungan Students Union Dimapur (KSUD) has convinced its emergency meeting on March 12 at 10 a.m. at its treasurer's residence. All the office bearers and executive members are asked to attend the meeting positively.

Dimapur Jewelry shops to close from today Dimapur, march 11 (mExN): The Nikhil Nagaland Swarna Silpi Samiti has informed that Jewelry shops in Dimapur Town will remain closed from March 12 to 17 to protest against imposition of Excise duties.

Meeting on NERP postponed Kohima, march 11 (Dipr): In view of the Assembly session, the meeting called by the Chief Electoral Officer, Nagaland for Systematic Voters' Education & Electoral Participation (SVEEP) on March 17 at Hotel Japfu at 4:00 PM in connection with the Election Commission of India’s recently declared National Electoral Roll Purification (NERP) has been postponed till further notice.

NCCAF annual general meeting Dimapur, march 11 (mExN): Nagaland Community Conserved Areas Forum (NCCAF) annual general meeting will be held at Hotel Japfu at 11:00 AM on March 16. All the CCAs are requested to attend the meeting without fail. The upcoming CCAs of Nagaland who are interested in affiliating with the Forum are also requested to attend the same with NOC from the Village Council and details of the CCA. For more information one can contact @ 9774646259, Tehomeli Phom, Information & Publicity Secretary, NCCAF.

NEZCC Spring Festival - 2016 Dimapur, march 11 (mExN): The 2016 Edition of the NEZCC Spring Festival is scheduled to be held at the NEZCC Complex from March 18 to 20 to celebrate the vibrant cultural heritage of the region and the nation.

About 400 artistes from the North Eastern States as well as from other regions will be participating in the festival.

Special attraction of this year’s edition include: participation of communities from outside the region residing at Dimapur, Differently able Children, Alobo Naga and the Band, Prashant Tamang, Folk Artistes from the North Eastern Region, and Local talents. The Festival will also feature competitions & play activities for Children, performances by renowned comedians Purneken & Chujang, besides Cuisine & Crafts Mela daily.

SKK clarifies on ultimatum to DoSE

ZuNhEboto, march 11 (mExN): With reference to the ultimatum served to the Department of School Education (DoSE), the All Sumi Students’ Union (SKK) has informed that the 20 day ultimatum includes immediate revocation of all transfer along with the post order of Teachers in all Sumi inhabited areas and not only Shovishe GHS Zunheboto. The SKK cautioned that failure on the part of the department to revoke the “Transfer along with post order”, the Sumi student community for the certificates only at the as a whole would take its own course of action for which last moment. “If this practice is the department would be held solely responsible. continued, certificates may not be issued on time for which this office shall not be held account- Unison meeting on March 12 able,” said the DC. “Therefore, anybody who Kohima, march 11 (mExN): The Unison Sociwishes to obtain Indigenous In- ety will have its general body meeting on March 12 at habitant and Scheduled Tribe 5.30 p.m. at Naga Hotel, Naga Hospital Colony, Kohicertificates from the office of ma. Members failing to attend the meeting will have DC Tuensang are requested to to pay fine of Rs.500 (Only genuine case(s) will be acapply well in advance. The pub- cepted). Important agendas will be discussed during lic is further requested to coop- the meeting. erate with this new initiative of the government which is done Workshop on Research in the interest of the indigenous inhabitants of Nagaland,” the Methology for Ph.D students DC stated.

Kohima, march 11 (Dipr): The inaugural function of the ten-day ICSSR sponsored ‘Workshop on Research Methology for Ph.D students in Social Science’ will be held on March 14 at 10:30 a.m. in the Ladies Common Room, Nagaland University, Kohima campus, Meriema where the chief guest will be Pro-Vice Chancellor, Nagaland University, Kohima campus, Prof.

Pardeshi Lal and the guest of honour will be former ProVice chancellor, Prof. A. Lanu Ao. According to the programme, welcome address will be delivered by Head, Department of Commerce, Dr. N. Martina Solo, introduction to the workshop will be given by course Director, Dr. Ratan Kaurinta. Vote of thanks will be delivered by course Co- Director, Dr. Amrendra Kumar.

TTC criticises Minister’s statement DC Tsg informs on Indigenous Inhabitant & ST certificates KiphirE, march 11 (mExN): The Tikhir Tribal Council (TTC) has taken exception to a statement made by Minister for RD & REPA, CL John on March 8 during the inauguration of the Shamator Town Council. The TTC, in a press statement today stated that “an attempt to undermine the Tikhir Tribal as a dialect of Yimchunger was made through an analogy that Konyak speak 55 different dialects, yet they collectively go by tribe name of Konyak.” Terming this remark as “condescending,” the TTC said that the Minister has “hurt the sentiments of the struggling Tikhirs as the Konyaks speaking 55 dia-

lects have no connection whatsoever with the Tikhirs issue.” The TTC stated that “like every Naga tribe,” the Tikhirs have their own frontal organisations and are also “blessed with its own land, a sizable population, a vibrant culture and finally its own history and roots independent from any other tribes of Nagaland.” “Therefore, to compare Tikhir as a dialect of Yimchunger is most unfortunate and patronising,” it added. The TTC further asked all recognised tribes of Nagaland to hear the Tikhirs “who are struggling for government recognition and whose people are being held and kept in suppression...”

tuENsaNg, march 11 (mExN): The Government of Nagaland has introduced a new format for issue of Indigenous Inhabitant and Scheduled Tribe certificates which is being implemented with immediate effect by the office of the Deputy Commissioner.

Informing this in a press release, the DC Tuensang Alem Jongshi said that this new format has been introduced by the government to check “even more stringently” ineligible persons trying to obtain the certificates which are meant only for the indigenous inhab-

CL John calls for timely release of state share Our Correspondent Kohima | March 11

To review implementation of various projects/schemes being implemented by line Departments in the State which are under the Ministry of Rural Development, a quarterly meeting of the State Level Vigilance and Monitoring Committee (SLV&MC) was convened today at the Conference Hall of Directorate of Rural Development, Kohima.

Addressing the meeting, Minister Rural Development and Chairman SLV&MC, C.L. John called upon all the line departments to update the meeting of the implementation status of their respective programmes and bring to the knowledge of the Committee, the physical and financial achievements of their departments so that any shortcomings can be deliberated and worked out.

Stating that Rural Development Department is the face of the State Government, he however regretted that some objectives could not be met due to loss of proper flow of funds.

In this, he stressed on the importance of timely release of State’s share for those centrally sponsored schemes in order to avoid inconveniences.

The minister also high-

CL John

lighted the problems and issues faced by the department of RD and urged upon the elected members as well as the line departments to support the department in its endeavour to serve the rural people.

Delivering the welcome address, secretary RD, Kelei Zeliang briefly highlighted the functions of the SLV&MC and pointed out that the Committee should supervise, exercise vigilance and monitor the implementation of all programmes of the Ministry of Rural Development.

He mentioned that the Committee should monitor the flow of funds at various channels including allocations, releases, utilization and unspent balances and to take all necessary measures to cause to ensure that programmes benefits flow to rural people in full measure.

Zeliang also impressed upon the meeting, the problems faced by the Department of Rural Development while implementing programs and requested all the members to support the department to successfully implement centrally sponsored schemes and programs. He further stressed on ensuring that the lines departments strictly follow the Guidelines and that schemes and programmes are being implemented as per the Guidelines.

Director, RD Metsubo Jamir also briefed the meeting about Convergence Programs of Rural Development with line departments, Sansaad Adarsh Yojana (SAGY) under which Ikishe and Selouphe Villages has been adopted as Model Village. He also highlighted on Indira Awaas Yojana (IAY) which was launched in the Country in the year 1995 with the objective of providing durable shelter to the poor in the rural areas.

The meeting was attended by SLV&MC members, MLA Namri Nchang, MLA Vikho-o Yhoshu, MLA Merentoshi R. Jamir and also representatives from the line departments including Works & Housing, Land Resources, Forest, Social Welfare, Food & Civil Supplies, SIRD and NRLM.

itants of Nagaland.

However, with the introduction of the new format, the process of issuing the Indigenous Inhabitant and Scheduled Tribe certificates is expected to take longer than it did with the old format. This is because more areas of verification have been introduced.

Necessary details can be sought or clarified from this office on all working days, it informed.

The DC Tuensang added that this information is made specifically because it has been noticed in the past that applicants apply

InternatIonal Women’s Day Mahila Congress: The Nagaland Pradesh Mahila Congress celebrated International Women’s day on March 10 at the NPCC Conference Hall, Kohima.

During the celebrations, the house declared its commitment to strive for women liberation and women empowerment, a press release from the Mahila Congress informed.

“We re-affirm our stand to fight for equality, justice and respect for each other,” the release added.

NPMC also re-affirmed its stand on 33% reservation and urged the government of the day to withdraw the case and “implement effectively” in providing seats in the LSG & State Assembly.

The meeting further resolved to appeal women to participate in political system to enable implementation of the UN Vision 50-50 by 2030.

Kohima Law College: Kohima Law College commemorated International Women’s Day at the college campus, where several rights meant for women, including relevant articles of the Constitution of India which provide reservation for women and equality were highlighted by speakers.

YTC General Session on Mar 15 The Women Development Cell of Sakus Mission College celebrated International Women’s Day on March 8 under the theme “Make it happen # spread happiness”. The Cell visited all the female wards of the District Hospital Dimapur and donated basic medical needs, clothes, eatables etc.

The keynote address was delivered by Professor-in-charge for student’s welfare, Kezhokhoto Savi, while short speeches were delivered by other professors/teachers, including Soni, Tongpok, and Limanochet.

The programme also stressed that the theme of the day – ‘Pledge for Parity’ itself speaks loud enough that women are yet to be treated equally with men and the action is to take a step forward to bring the status of women at par with men, a press release from Kezhokhoto Savi said.

celebrated the International Woman’s Day on March 8 at Hotel Hornbill Wokha with an affirmation to encourage the woman for their participation and contribution in the society where half of its members also comprise of woman themselves.

A press note from the club said, IWD was also a celebration of respect, appreciation, and love towards woman.We share the message that we love them with a humble meal provided by male counterpart, it added. Team Metamorphosis also thank the NYKS Wokha and the Administration for selectTeam Metamorphosis: ing the team for the BEST Along with the rest of the YOUTH CLUB AWARD world, Team Metamorphosis 2014-15 in Wokha.

Dimapur, march 11 (mExN): YTC has convened a General Session to be held at Y-Awünrü Village on March 15. In this regard, a notification from the YTC has directed all YTC Officials, YTC Executive Members, YTC Advisors, former YTC Officials and representatives from ENPO, ENSF, ENGOA, YGOA, YAA, YWO, WYH, WYSU, GBs Federations, Public Forum of Pungro, Shamator and Chessore areas,YBBA, MLAs, Ex-Candidates, Public Leaders, and three representatives each from every villages led by respective VCC/Hd.GB, to attend the same without fail. Further informing that the date of arrival at the venue shall be March 14, YTC informed that new agendas, if any, may be submitted to the YTC officials.

NCC camp at Mkg underway moKoKchuNg, march 11 (mExN): 24 Nagaland Independent Company NCC (24 NL (I) Coy) is conducting its Combined Annual Training Camp at 78 CRPF Bn’s coy location at DEF Colony Mokokchung from March 11 to 20. A total of 600 boys and girls cadet are participating in the camp. OC 25 NL1 Coy Mkg Lt COL. V Srinivas in a press release said that the camp is being conducted by Lt Colonel Shamsher Singh, the newly appointed Commanding Officer. Lt Colonel Shamsher Singh has been the commanding officer of the Army Mountaineering Institute, Siachen Glacier. He himself has been a distinguished Mountaineer of Indian army. The camp will culminate with NCC certificate examinations.

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PeoPle, life, etc...

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The classroom with a difference

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Snigdha Hasan

t’s an unconventional setting. Children of varying ages recite tables animatedly.

Seated next to them on the same rug are teenagers, many of them girls, gazing at the Hindi alphabet on the blackboard. At the helm of this class-or classes-are three young girls, not much older than their adolescent students. Dressed in simple salwarkameez, a dupatta over their heads, they blend in. But when Tabassum, Tarannum and Rubina, no more than 22, start speaking, you know the difference. The confidence they exude takes you by surprise. And you know that their uniqueness has only begun to unravel.

A little over 10 kilometres from Varanasi, the village of Sajoi is nothing like its well-known neighbour. A glaring example of the many Indias that exist within India, it had blocked out modernity until recently, especially when it came to its women. Educating girls was considered pointless, and the prospect of women stepping out of their homes, unthinkable.

Things began to change in 2010 when Human Welfare Association (HWA), a Varanasi-based NGO, identified Sajoi for a planned intervention.

"The village had a mixed demographic and illiteracy was all-pervading,"

says DrRajni Kant, the founder-director of HWA. "The Muslim weaver community used to engage its children in the traditional occupation and preferred sending them to handlooms instead of schools."

HWA set up a centre in Sajoi, along with eight other villages, to impart free education and vocational skills but the village folk needed to be convinced to join in. This was particularly challenging in the weavers' basti and the organization needed volunteers who valued education. No one got this better than Tabassum and TarannumBano, the studious daughters of Abdul Khalik, a saree embroiderer.

Together with their friend RubinaBano, an equally sincere student, they embraced the opportunity.

The three friends had completed their schoolingno mean feat for girls in

their community. "Our father doesn't know how to read or write, but every evening he shares with us what he has learnt from life," says Tarannum. "His most important lesson is that education is non-negotiable," adds Tabassum. Rubina was also fortunate to have a 'modern' grandfather.

Getting an education in a village that had a government school only up to class five, however, was no cakewalk. For middle school, the girls would have to travel to a nearby village and their families were worried for their safety. But they found well-wishers along the way: the headmaster of their primary school, ShyamlalDebuy, ensured that the girls went ahead with the admission and often accompanied them en route, much to the relief of their families.

Continuing their edu-

cation after class eight meant joining the private school in Sajoi at higher fees. Tabassum and Tarannum found a way out: Though they both took admission, each of them would attend classes on alternate days, while the other stayed at home to assist their father in his embroidery work and earn some extra money.

When the school's principal, Ashok Srivastav, learnt about this, he allowed them some leeway in fee payment and made sure the three girls were brought up to speed with the others in their class.

After 12th standard, the girls wanted to pursue graduation, but finances had dried out and they were at home, restless, when HWA came knocking. "People's reluctance to send their children to school always startled us," says Tarannum. "So we

were excited that we could do something about it."

The girls set out on their mission for a monthly stipend of `1,500 each.

A madrasa in the basti, which had been practically shut for 17 years, came alive with blackboards and charts. Every corner was scrubbed clean and rugs were rolled out, except that the children stayed at home and the settlement continued to look away in ignorance.

"We went knocking at every door, talking to elders, getting snubbed,"recalls Rubina.

Some villagers asked them to mind their own business, while others questioned their qualification to teach others. Some even lectured them about the threshold of "dignity" they were crossing. "We didn't let all this waver our attention from the main goalno angootha-chhaaps in Sajoi," Rubina says, her determination palpable in her voice.

The trio honed their approach. They didn't ask people to stop their children from working, but urged them to send them to the madrasa for an hour or two. Slowly, children started trickling in. Motivational Learning Centre, as the girls call it, is no replacement for school. It is there, in fact, to create the hunger for knowledge, which can get satiated only in school. It also helps school-going children so they don't lose interest and drop out.

Those who doubted the girls' intentions now recommend the centre to others. ShyamlalDebuy is a proud man. "The three brilliant toppers of this school have topped in life too!" he rejoices. The number of admissions to his school has steadily increased and the dropout rate has fallen.

With over 100 children at the centre, the trio now shifted their focus to the girls of the locality with the motto,Silai-kadhai to ek bahana hai, asli maksad to padhana hai[Tailoring is only an excuse; our real aim is to educate]. Under HWA's guidance, they started tailoring classes. But it soon became a task explaining to people why their daughters were learning numbers and the alphabet on the side.

Seasoned, the girls had their reply ready. "We'd tell them that maths is a requirement for measurements and they would agree," chuckles Tabassum. More plausible reasons would then be slipped in. "If your daughter or sister is in danger and wants to find her way home or dial your phone number, how would she do that if she can't read or write?" Their ideas began to resonate.

Says Julekha Begum, whose daughter Reshma studies in the eighth standard, "I am so happy that come what may, these wonderful girls never let the centre suffer."

Even if that meant being

ousted from the madrasa.

The news of the task Tabassum, Tarannum and Rubina had taken up spread. In recognition of their work, the news channel CNNIBN conferred on them the Real Heroes Award in 2012.

They also received a cheque of `3.5 lakh, a part of which they spent on getting the madrasa renovated. All this upset certain people. Saying that they objected to the inclusion of Hindi, English and maths lessons instead of only Arabic and Urdu, they forced the girls to leave.

The centre then moved to the humble home of Tabassum and Tarannum.

They got a tin shed extension and the classes continued. The trio also bought a laptop for the centre and secured admission in a nearby Industrial Training Institute (ITI).

Having resumed their studies, the girls are busier than ever. Their day starts at 5 a.m., and by 7, they are ready to teach and continue until 10. It takes about an hour to reach the ITI and they return home by 5 p.m. An hour in the evenings is reserved to help those who already go to school.

This hasn't stopped the girls from making themselves useful in other HWAprogrammes. They help run some self-help groups for women.

With such good work underway, Sajoi caught the attention of the Noida-based DS group. Under their Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) pro-

gramme, the company along with HWA adopted Sajoi, further accelerating the process of change.

Computer-aided support centres, vocational training centres for young girls, support to six anganwadicentres, and a sanitation and cleanliness campaign in the village have been launched.

But it is the intangible effects of education that bring the biggest smile to the girls' faces. "We used to celebrate only religious festivals in Sajoi," recalls Tabassum. "But now we hoist the tricolour on Republic and Independence Days with gusto."

Adds Tarannum, "Much of healthcare here meant home remedies. Not any more." Says Rubina, "We can't explain the joy of seeing Sajoi'sbahu-betiya sign their names instead of pressing their thumbs against an ink pad!"

What happens when they find a job and move to another city? "There's a whole young brigade, including our younger siblings, who are teachers in the making," say the lively sisters.

"After all, the work has only begun."

As India celebrates International Women's Day on March 8, and rejoices at the rise in its female literacy levels [See 'Good News', page 36], this modest little army of girls will be toiling away, bringing an irreversible change to a sliver of India it has put on the development map.

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Sunil Soni

he use of Indian condiments, or masalas as one would call in Hindustani, is increasingly becoming popular in various world cuisines.

The ingredients used in Indian cuisine are unique and their mixing is an art mastered in the subcontinent over centuries.

In the olden days when there were no refrigeration techniques, the use of spices in dishes also acted like preservatives. When the Europeans came to the Indian subcontinent, they soon discovered the local spices and were impressed with the aromas and tastes. They took them back home and soon the demand in Europe skyrocketed.

At one time, the cost of spices was more than that of gold and precious stones and it was one of their most profitable trades. The use of Indian spices in the West gradually became popular but not in the mainstream dishes.

Recently, with increasing globalization of trade and communications, Indian cuisine has penetrated the masses across the world. With the result, the population across the globe is getting intrigued and willing to learn more about the "masala".

The word spices have been used as a misnomer to describe hot food. In actual terms, spices provide different aromas and flavours. The hotness of the food comes from green, red, yellow chilies and black peppers.

The surge in Indian restaurants across Europe and the US has helped the spread of Indian aromas and tastes among the masses. The culinary world is rapidly advancing in both techniques and different flavours. Increasingly, the chefs are mixing flavours and ingredients from different regions of the world.

This phenomenon has created fusion cuisine. As the world discovers the flavours of spices the chefs are not inhibited in exper-

imenting with the spices.

Thus, fusion food has taken another dimension in the culinary world. IndoFrench, Indo-American and Indo-Chinese restaurants are sprouting up all over the world.

The masala chai once exclusive to India is one such example which is a popular drink in Europe and the US. A high-end chain in the US named Teavana extensively sells spice chai, maharaja chai and Ayurvedic chai. The spices used include cloves, cinnamon, cardamom, and other garam masala ingredients.

Cinnamon is commonly used in tea, coffee and confectionery across the world. It's use in meat dishes is popular now in the Western hemisphere. I have seen its use in African cuisine along with cumin seeds and bay leaves.

Black pepper is ever so popular as a table top condiment but its popularity in the dishes for cooking and marinating meat has increased significantly.

Clove oil and cloves are now used as flavouring agents in various South American cuisines as well.

Of late, there has been a surge in the use of turmeric across the western world. Once an exclusive Indian spice, turmeric is now available as capsules and consumed raw for medicinal purposes. Although this has been the practice in India for centuries and is a common ingredient in almost all dishes in India, turmeric and milk is now popularized in food shows across the US as an exotic drink renamed "golden milk".

Food shows on network channels are showing use of turmeric in various meat dishes in the West.

Marinating meat and poultry is commonly done with Indian spices. The traditional Indian garam masala is available extensively across the super markets in both Europe and USA. During my stays in the USA, I have seen the use of Indian condiments in Thai as well as Italian cuisines. Ethiopian cui-

sine is heavily influenced by these spices especially in kababs.

The kababs in Middle Eastern cuisine have the same reflections. Recently, an Anthony Bourdain show revealed that Iranian cuisine was immensely influenced by Indian spices too. Indian spices have always influenced Middle Eastern cuisine. The spice trade from 16-18th century left a trace of spices all throughout the route.

Bay leaves, once an exotic addition to Indian recipes, is now being grown in households in the world and used for aroma in African, English and French cuisines. Coriander leaves and seeds have their counterparts in other cuisines but now used for garnishing entrees and appetizers.

There has been an increasing evidence of health benefits of herbs and spices as well. Various spices have plant-derived chemical compounds that have disease preventing and health promoting properties. Certain spices could provide antioxidants that are important in combating disease and improving immunity.

The anti platelets and clot prevention properties of some of the spices may explain the lower incidence of venous clotting of the legs in the Indian subcontinent.

Spices have been used since ancient times for their anti-inflammatory and anti-flatulent properties. Turmeric has been used over wounds swollen and painful joints and is now proposed to reduce the post menopausal symptoms. Its cholesterol lowering properties have been reported too. Clove oil and dentistry is another example.

It has also been proposed that spices may reduce the incidence of certain cancers. With the renewed interest in spices around the world and changing palates I'm not surprised that Indian spices are increasingly used all over the world in various cuisines.

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More than 100 women work in a work space that is comfortable, airy and

hygienic. Upon completion of training, they either create new self-help groups (SHGs) or get absorbed in one of the existing SHGs operating under the PSSS umbrella. They sell hand-stitched quilts, bed covers, silk comforters, handbags and home accessories. Click here to shop. * Indie Eco Candles: Indie Eco Candles trains underprivileged women in handcrafting various types of luxurious candles that are made of 100 per cent natural vegetable wax and infused with the finest fragrance and essential oils. Click here to shop. * Samoolam: More than 60 women have joined Samoolam’s ‘Prosperity — The livelihood initiative’, in which they are trained unskilled women from Gaya, Bihar, in craft skills — especially crochet skills — helping them earn a livelihood. They sell handmade crochet jewellery and accessories. Click here to shop.

* Craftroots: Craftroots is an initiative of Gramshree, which aims to give marginalised women a sustainable platform to support themselves and their families. Gramshree works with more than 500 women in Ahmedabad, Patan, Kachchh, Bhavnagar and Bharuch districts of Gujarat, training them in handwork, tailoring and catering.

They sell apparel, home furnishing, accessories, corporate gifts and kachhi crafts. Click here to shop. * Tania Clay Studio: Tania Clay Studio works with 10 women belonging to slums of Delhi, training them in deco-clay craft apart from providing them education. They have also worked with women artisans and adopted villages in Chennai and Orissa to revive the dying art form of creating boxes with natural fibers.

They sell various kinds of clay products like bouquets, corsages, boutonnieres, hair accessories, cake toppers, centre pieces, gift boxes etc.

Why Tourists Love This Toxic Waste Dump in India Bollywood filmmakers, pop video producers, and visitors are rushing to the town of Kishangarh in Rajasthan because of the picturesque, if carcinogenic, dump of marble byproduct there.

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toxic waste dump in India where decadesworth of carcinogenic waste from the country’s marble industry has created an illusion of snow-covered plains has become an unlikely—if hazardous—tourist attraction, film location, and beauty spot in the princely state of Rajasthan.

The marble business is, along with tourism, one of the biggest earners for Rajasthan, and marble-cutting and polishing firms line the roads outside major towns such as Udaipur and Jaipur.

The work is hazardous, however, due to the carcinogenic dust and slurry created as a byproduct of the trade.

According to some health professionals and doctors, most of those in-

volved in the dirty business of cutting and polishing the stone, which is abundant in the surrounding hills and exported throughout the country and around the world, will at some stage suffer from respiratory diseases.

Poor health and safety practices are endemic throughout India, and mean that many workers labor in factories and cutting plants without adequate masks to filter the air or offer protection from breathing in the dust.

But this hasn’t stopped Bollywood filmmakers, pop video producers and even newly married couples from rushing to the town of Kishangarh, Asia’s biggest marble trading center. Kishangarh is about 60 miles outside Jaipur, where the local marble producers association has, since the 1970s, operated a gigantic dump for the carcinogenic

byproduct of their trade, occupying several acres.

Nothing can grow on the white calcium carbonate which is the primary chemical constituent of marble, leading some romantically-minded image hunters to have the toxic dump of Kishangarh stand in for the more inaccessible snowfields of Kashmir in India’s Himalayan highlands in pictures.

Over the past two months several music videos have been filmed at the site, with couples dressed in leotards, tights, and gloves performing around the trunk of a dead tree, or singing from the back seat of a vintage, open-top car in Punjabi. The celebrated Indian comedian Kapil Sharma is among those who have used the dump as a location.

Kishangarh is said to have more than 25,000 marble trading firms, and

the industry employs as many as 100,000 people, almost two-thirds of the city’s estimated population of 160,000. Much of the city was built in marble by generations of maharajahs. The Phool Mahal palace is a part of the Rajasthani tourist trail, and the town is also famous for a unique style of highly stylized, courtly painting in which faces and necks are elongated, eyelids appear to droop and chins are pointed and drawn out.

NK Vohra, a surgeon practicing at Kishangarh, told The Times of India that the quality of air is so poor in the area surrounding the town that it even prevents timely healing of wounds, “It takes almost double the normal time for any wound to heal up here. The poor quality of air weakens the immune systems of those who are exposed to the dust directly.”

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One might think that such toxicity would be enough to deter even the most naïvely positive bride, however newly married couples are among those flocking to the site to take souvenir pictures of their big day.

A local wedding photographer said, “The snow white background makes pictures vibrant.”

While in other countries the owners might be excused for hurrying to close the site off from the public in anticipation of legal threats, this being India, the operators are taking a different, more enterprising course of action.

Suresh Tak, president of Kishangarh Marble Association, told The Times of India that there is a plan to develop sheds for parking, adding, “So far we don’t charge anything, but maybe, in the future, to meet the maintenance costs, we will.”

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Tame that bully within T

Anuradha Shyam

here is need to look at how the systems we live in help create the monster we try to fight against.

A bully can manifest in many different avatars. Some can appear like (anti) super-heroes, flexing their muscles to intimidate their victims.

Others engage in verbal abuse, belittling another's speech, mannerisms or lifestyle choices.

Their presence can cast dark shadows, haunting their victims, sometimes traumatising them for years after they leave the classroom. Today, a bully can cloak himself or herself in an armour of cyberspace invisibility, giving him or her power to abuse. The social media can operate as a window, allowing bullies to continue to exist and strengthen their identity. In the small world of the classroom, we see a representation of many of these forms of bullying.

rally came down, and to our surprise we found that his reading skills were four grades below his current reading level. He had been masking his insecurity by using his various other intelligences to cope with schoolwork and other challenges.

He shared how he was very afraid and that often his muscle power was directed at those who he perceived were better than him in the very areas that he feel threatened. Through a comprehensive programme that worked on his reading skills and tapping his talent as a sportsman, Akash blossomed into a student who was able to confront his deepest fears. The “violent bully” in his earlier reports revealed a boy trapped in his own fears. A bully may often be be a mirror reflection o f a vic-

Anti-bullying programmes Worldwide, schools have started to take the issue of bullying very seriously. Many schools have a zero-tolerance policy against bullying and communicate this effectively to their staff and students. Students are made aware of this issue and awareness programmes have attempted to empower the victims. Practical steps such as immediately alerting a teacher/ adult about being bullied, have helped some students feel less afraid. Schools are legally bound to have counsellors, and they can often be an effective interface through which students can find safe ways to vent their fears. These are excellent preventive measures and are effective as a first line of “treatment.” However, to delve into the issue a little deeper is to see beyond the first line of control. Who are the bullies, and why do they behave the way they do? An effective programme needs to look at the patterns of behaviour among bullies and look at the way the systems we live in help create the very “bully” that we then try to fight against.

What makes a bully This is not a psychological profiling of a bully but an observation of patterns that one has encountered during teaching stints in classrooms across a spectrum of schools. A bully is someone who seemingly uses his power to make another feel inferior.

When Akash (name changed) came to us, he had already been expelled from three schools for exhibiting violent behaviour towards many in his peer group. While working with Akash, we were first confronted by a body language that typified defiance. After many sessions, his defences natu-

tim, just as afraid and lonely.

When Sreya’s (name changed) parents were called in to address their daughter’s verbal abuse towards her peers, we were literally in for a rude surprise! The parents abused a school security guard and a helper, echoing exactly what we had seen in the classroom. When the parents did not get their way, their methods of dealing with a situation, mirrored what Sreya exhibited. As a teacher, it was a valuable experience watching how our principal gently but firmly brought the issue to the notice of the parents, defining clearly acceptable behaviour in her school. The family

consented to go for counselling and Sreya continues to work through her challenges with the support of her classmates and teachers.

Modifying the environment Human behaviour is complex, and there are no standardised solutions. However, many schools have started working on creating an environment which fosters values such as compassion and kindness. These values are not delivered in lectures but integrated within the running of the school. From simple actions like treating all the staff in the school with respect, to encouraging students to take part in tasks to help maintain the school, these “soft solutions” have often radiated change in subtle and overt ways. Circle time was a wonderful programme that was initiated in one of the schools where I worked. Students were given ten minutes a day to sit around and discuss issues as a group, and we found they often came up with creative solutions.

Theatre is another wonderful medium through which the entire class can get involved in working to unveil their hidden talents. The idea is to use any avenue to help students feel positive by helping them achieve their potential. It is not utopia, and, till date, there has never been a system that completely eliminates bullying. However, one can definitely see the difference that modifying environments can make, in lowering the chance of creating a bully.

Inside us Eckhart Tolle, has written a wonderful children's book called Milton's Secret. The story talks about empowering oneself, by being completely present and mindful. In many ways, it is a revolutionary way of looking at bullying — where we realise that a bully is but a window to confront and face our own fears, letting that fear dissolve into the power of presence. In small ways, if we really observe, we are constantly engaging in some form of bullying or another. We strive to change people or get people to like us, to lessen our discomfort! We staunchly hold onto our opinions, not giving someone space to disagree! A friend observed, how we are weather bullies, always wanting it to just be a little hotter or colder, never accepting it for what it is at present!.

Bullying the bully is just another form of violence. Gandhi lived the mantra that changing the world means changing oneself. It might seem a cliche, but putting this into practice may just be the way forward to tackle the bully outside, and, more importantly, the bully within all of us!

Enjoy your journey!

How to apply liquid liner I

t only takes one disastrous eyeliner application to put you off ever trying it again. So, if you’ve talked yourself out of wearing liquid liner for fear of getting it wrong, or because you’re not quite sure how to get it just right, here’s a foolproof guide for how to make your eyeliner game strong.

Be cONfIDeNt Easier said than done, but if the act of just holding a liquid liner near your eye makes your hands go jittery, sketch out the shape with a kohl first. A light touch of eye pencil can be corrected easily and you can troubleshoot any droopy flicks or uneven lines before you go in with the liquid.

DON’t Pull It’s tempting to pull skin taut to get a solid, clean line, but learning how to get your liner on point without any tug and pull is a kinder way to treat your eyes. Look down, change the angle of your mirror or be slightly firmer

with your liner. Getting those sharp lines can be done without having to manhandle the delicate skin around the eye.

SISterS, NOt tWINS Do you ever feel as though you can line one eye perfectly and then it all goes wrong when you try to line the other? Take a look at your eyes and your eyebrows; they are very, very rarely completely symmetrical. The shape of your liner on one eye might not suit the shape of the other. Concentrate on getting the best liner for each eye, not two sets of identical liner. tIDY-uP Mistakes happen. Don’t be too hard on yourself. Make-up artists have a steady supply of cotton buds for exactly this reason. In fact, a cotton-bud can sharpen up a flick and add precision to a jagged line very easily. Just dip it in a micellar water or eye make-up remover and away you go.

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Make the most of your mock tests

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Partha Halder

hen you synchronise your mock paper attempts, the actual exam could turn out to be just another drill!

The exam season has begun. The next 100 days will see students going in for various scholastic and competitive exams. This is also that part of the year when all serious aspirants get into revision mode and simultaneously attempt mock tests to optimise their performance. Amidst all this, “Self Analysis” is largely ignored by students. You are beset by the questions: “What is self analysis?” or “How to do it?” or “Is it really that important?” We will address all that here.

Writing a mock test is perceived as a mechanism by which one can ascertain the level of preparedness; force yourself to revise well in time; remember important points/ formulae etc. Though this may be true to some extent, the reality is different. The true essence of taking a mock test is to “analyse” one’s own performance and figure out the loopholes, get acclimatised (for example if you are intending to write an online test like JEE (Main) then you should take a sufficient number of online tests, develop an exam strategy and temperament and body clock adjustment. That sounds a bit tricky, doesn’t it? You read that right.

Many times when taking a test or an exam, we commit mistakes which go unnoticed, or it happens so fast and at random that we fail to recognise the mistake later. And since it has not got registered in our

minds we run the risk of repeating it in the future. This proves detrimental to our career objectives.

A good “Self Analysis” is rather the way forward. It must enable you to discover the following areas: Conceptwise tracking (enables you to understand how well have you mastered a concept) Topicwise tracking (Percentage of completion without any loose ends) Subjectwise competence (areas within a subject in which your performance has been consistent over a period of time) Marks earned (areas within a subject where you have earned marks) Marks lost (areas within a subject where you have lost marks) Reasons for marks lost: One must get to the real root cause. Be practical and realistic during this exercise. Seek experts’ help at this juncture, if required. The most probable reasons are: (a) calculation mistake; (b) not applying the right concept/formula; (c)rushing through while reading the question and missing an important keyword/point hence applying the wrong concept/formula.; (d) being confused between two closely linked/overlapping concepts; (e) not scanning the question paper completely (miss attempting a few easy questions); (f ) not knowing how to go about a question and making a vague attempt thinking that it would probably work out right at the end. In the process time, effort and marks being lost.

Average time taken to solve a question (speed and accuracy have to be in sync). High speed with low accuracy is pointless. Low speed with high accuracy will impact total marks. One has to find a middle path to be able to do well and optimise one’s performance.

Performance rating: Rate your overall performance in a mock test on a scale of 10 based on your level of satisfaction achieved after the test. By systematically following the above-mentioned points you will start approaching mock tests with a whole new perspective. Your focus will gradually shift to a “learning approach,” addressing mostly the key learning from “mistakes committed,” and the same will get automatically factored within your revision plan thus firming up your performance meter in the next mock test.

Action Plan Once you have tracked your conceptwise/topicwise status and have identified the loose ends, it’s time to revisit those portions (if possible seek experts’ help). By doing this you will be improving your chances of getting answers to those types of question correct. On a broader scale you will remember the kind of mistakes committed and be cautious.

Just as a batsman’s performance on a given day is analysed by the runs scored and the respective direction (on-side, off-side, long-on, etc), by analysing the topics from which you have earned marks allows you to discover the marks distribution factor across topics within

a subject. If you find that you have scored more from a specific segment/topic or you have scored more on specific types of question, then you have to be cautious and devise a plan to distribute your dependency (attempt-based risk) across topics.

This will clearly tell you the topics/type of questions that you need to focus on. Analyse the reason for marks lost and practise accordingly to prevent future mark-leakage.

Attempt as many mock tests as possible and synchronise your mock paper attempts so that your penultimate mock paper attempt is at its peak (in terms of performance, exam temperament, body clock adjustment, etc) and the actual exam should appear to you as just another mock drill, insulating you from exam-related stress and helping you to maintain your peak performance level.

Verify whether your latest attempt has improved compared with your last mock test. An upward swing will give you the much-needed confidence for optimised performances in future attempts (mock test or, for that matter, the actual exam). Always strive for a 10-on-10 rating.

The key imperatives are to eradicate weaknesses (if not completely, at least to a very large extent). Every weakness addressed will translate into a positive outcome, leading to better performance and better marks, thus improving the chances of moving ahead of competition.

(The author is Head of FIITJEE Punjabi Bagh Centre and a senior faculty of chemistry)

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Maximising Criticism in the context of Nagaland Arenjungla Kichu: This isn't a criticism to any one not a complain but just an observation.

It has come to a point here in Nagaland where we just cannot do anything right because there's just too many critics ready to just pick the worse in someone or something.

I'm not saying we need to be perfect but a little learning is indeed very dangerous. So if we are about to talk about an issue or a problem; let's not do it just because people are talking about it and people have made it an issue or just because some people you considered intellectual is making it an issue. Let's not just do it because it's easy to criticize and give a heart-warming speech especially when someone can write so well or speak so well.

Let's do it because we have analyse the whole situation and have thought about it in our opponent's point of view and we still don't get the idea of our opponent and we believe maybe our way is better.

Let's do it because we wanna make sure that we put our thoughts into action and wanna make sure that we are doing it for something better and not by hurting anyone or by slamming down some one especially when it comes to social issues. There are some very sensitive issue and a lot of us has been just putting more oil in the burning fire.

Let's talk out like humans and not in the attitude of " I know a lot and you don't know shit" because it's hurtful. When we hurt someone I'm afraid that's not the way we achieve something good.

The world's mind is so diverse and sometimes what we think is right isn't right to a lot of people. What we think we know isn't known to a lot of people and what we think should do isn't really something that everyone will accept it. So if we want our thoughts and our ideas to be accepted, let's actually just talk and not blindly point fingers and disregard that another person's point of view like it's total rubbish.

I know it's normal to have oppositions over an opinion but if I think about the list of issues that we as Nagas discuss, there's always too much criticisms and complains when none of us actually try to set an example of how it should be done.

I remember someone I admire so much asking, "Are you the Naga that Nagaland wants?" And today I wanna ask that to all of us.

I'm not saying we cannot complain nor am I saying we cannot argue.

I'm just suggesting that we can do it in a kinder way, in a more respectful way because honestly a lot of comments has been very annoying and it just shows a lot of hatreds. It shows the attitude of "I know better than all of you". So what if we could all just talk like we are all on the same level and try to understand one another and actually approach people in a kinder way because for one reason or the other, people make comments or people do something. I just find it so wrong to just critically abuse some thing or someone without even knowing the whole idea and we just concluded on out own that " I am right." Sometimes we can be wrong and will be wrong.

Oren Mozhui: This is my preferred approach to criticism. When someone dishes out a negative comment, use that as a signal to recommit to your work and to refocus on the road ahead of you. Some people are determined to take things personally and tear down the work of others.

Your life is too short to worry about pleasing those people. Criticism and negativity from other people is like a wall. And if you focus on it, then you’ll run right into it. You’ll get blocked by negative emotions, anger, and self-doubt. Your mind will go where your attention is focused. Criticism and negativity don’t prevent you from reaching the finish line, but they can certainly distract you from it. However, if you focus on the road in front of you and on moving forward, then you can safely speed past the walls and barriers that are nearby.

Kudos to Kohima Traffic for improving the chaotic and frustrating jams in our capital!

Yanpvuo Yanfo Kikon: Don't know which brilliant police officer or bunch of traffic personals made an intelligent assessment to carry out an efficient flow management but lately I've been noticing that the flow of traffic has considerably improved in Kohima and can still improve to a great extent. I believe Traffic can also collaborate with GIS (Geo informatics Dept) to make a real time assessment of bottlenecks & congested zones from the sky by using the GIS Drones.

Kudos to Kohima Traffic for improving the chaotic and frustrating jams in our capital! Whoever took the lead to sort it out, salute to you! I think the next step for Kohima Police would be to replicate the @Dimapur Police & @NPSC Facebook page initiative if they wish to build a repo with the citizens because our Government must realise that gradually social media is now becoming the primary medium compared to our traditional media such as the radio, newspaper or TV. Most of our New Generation doesn’t even read papers, listen to the radio or watch TV. The only medium to reach them is through their smart phones i.e. Facebook (In Nagaland, Facebook & Whatsapp dominates but Whatsapp has limitations) Governments need to catch up before they become out dated and irrelevant. Newspapers, & TV will always be there but in addition to these, Govt must adapt to new technology and hop onto the new age media which is more efficient, effective, faster, easier, cheaper, quantifiable & also interactive!

A temporary relief has been devised but as long as RTO doesn't regulate new vehicle registrations especially taxis, the roads will again be jam packed leading to where we were last year.

The long term solution of the Kohima Bypass Ring Road need to be expedited and shift all Govt quarters to New Kohima area soon before Old Kohima collapses due to congestion.

In the meantime, the bylanes especially the horrible LADIES MILE ROAD POTHOLES need to be improved! Traffic police is alive, PWD Roads & Bridges are you?

Traffic Police is very much ALIVE! But I think the POLLUTION BOARD is also dead!!! Why not give this responsibility to Traffic rather??? The amount of hazardous fumes which some JNURM, NST buses emit is surely poisonous & dangerous!!! Not forgetting the dust! I believe old rattled buses can be replaced through subsidy based on one or the other pollution control subsidies so that the bus owners are not burdened to invest a huge amount to procure brand new buses vide bank loans.

By the way, What is happening to Dimapur roads like Nagarjan, Purana Bazaar, Burma Camp etc Autos and cars are getting swallowed & hammered up by these potholes!

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India's booming cities built from ‘blood bricks’ of bonded labourers

PONNERI, MaRch 11 (ThOMsON REuTERs FOuNdaTION): When police raided the brick kiln in southern India where Siriya Banchor had been conned into a life of bonded labour - along with hundreds of other poor, illiterate migrants - the 48-year-old seemed more bewildered than relieved.

Fumbling in the darkness of a windowless mudand-brick room she had shared with her family for more than two months, Banchor stuffed her things into a sack, took her child's hand and emerged into the bright glare of the afternoon sun.

"I have two sets of clothes, two utensils and a little rice. We came with nothing, hoping to earn enough to pay back our loan," she said, stepping over piles of half-baked bricks to join other rescued workers waiting to board trucks that would take them to temporary lodgings.

"We are going back with nothing but at least the suffering will end," Banchor said as she stood amid the crowds at the kiln on the outskirts of Chennai.

In all, 564 brick kiln workers, including Banchor, were rescued last week by police and local authorities acting on a tipoff from an employee at the kiln. It was one of the largest such operations in India - shedding light on the huge number of labourers trafficked into ser-

on human trafficking and modern day slavery.

"When a contract is awarded, it includes labour cost but not even one percent is put aside for their welfare," said Nair, who is chair professor and research coordinator on human trafficking at the Tata Institute of Social Sciences in Mumbai.

Children stand next to a labourer working on the banks of river Ganges as they are silhouetted against the setting sun in the northern Indian city of Allahabad. (REUTERS File Photo)

vicing the country's booming construction industry, activists say.

"The scale and magnitude of the problem is massive," said Chandan Kumar, founder of "Blood Bricks" a campaign launched two years ago to expose abuses in the construction sector.

"There are gross violations happening in many of these kilns, but the government does not have the resources or the capacity to inspect these places and check on the conditions under which workers are living, much of

which amounts to modern from a relative. day slavery."

This kind of exploitation is especially common BUILDING CITIES FROM in the construction sector, BONDED LABOUR particularly in the unreguIndia is home to al- lated areas of brickmaking most half the world's 36 and stone quarrying, exmillion slaves, according perts say. to the 2015 Global Slavery Yet construction is one Index, produced by the of the most important secAustralia-based Walk Free tors in the Indian economy, Foundation. providing around 35 milMany Indians are lion jobs and contributing duped into offering them- eight percent of the counselves for work in farms, try's GDP. brothels, small shops and With India's towns and restaurants as security cities projected to swell by against a loan they have an additional 404 million taken or a debt inherited people by 2050, demand

for infrastructure and services will continue to be voracious.

The government admits current levels of infrastructure are inadequate. In the urban housing sector alone, there is a shortage of 18.8 million "dwelling units", it says.

"There is definitely a link between the building you see coming up in the city and the pile of bricks lying outside the construction site which come from brick kilns employing bonded labour," said P.M. Nair, a leading expert

TRAFFICKED AND DUPED There are no official figures on the number of people employed to cut, shape and bake clay-fired bricks mostly by hand in India's tens of thousands of brick kilns.

According to a 2015 paper by the Centre for Science and Environment at least 10 million people work in kilns, many located on the edge of towns and cities making them easily accessible for urban builders.

In Ponneri, about 50 km (30 miles) from the coastal city Chennai, the capital of Tamil Nadu state, rescued workers at the Sri Lakshmi Ganapathi Brick Industries brick kiln described how they were brought here two months ago by agents.

The workers, all from the eastern Indian state of Odisha, said traffickers visited their villages, offering loans of 20,000 rupees ($300) in exchange for six months labour.

The trafficker then sold the debt to another "agent" who brought them in batches by train

to Chennai.

"The agents who come to our villages spot the families in distress. They know when there has been an unforeseen expenditure and then offer the loans," said one worker, a young, bare-chested man who followed his uncle to the kiln.

"They come to us when we have hit rock bottom and have no choice but to agree to their terms."

UNCERTAIN FUTURE The labourers, along with their children, said they worked 10 hours daily, slept in tiny rooms with their familes, and had no access to clean water or toilets.

They were told they would be expected to work from January to June, before the monsoons usually strike, disrupting work.

Each family, some of them with elderly or pregnant women, was expected to produce at least 2,000 bricks daily. If they did not, less money would be deducted from their loan.

They said they received no official documentation of the loan and did not know how much of the debt they had cleared.

"Each family has a debt of up to 20,000 rupees($300). And they are being paid only 400 rupees ($6) per family every week, without being allowed to go home unless they paid the entire amount," said M Narayanan, revenue department official leading

the raid.

A doctor working for the brick kiln owners, who was arrested along with five others, including site supervisors, told the Thomson Reuters Foundation he provided a steady supply of painkillers to ensure workers kept working.

A disregard for labour laws, impunity for agents and brick kiln owners and few alternatives for workers who are rescued made it difficult to break the cycle of exploitation, campaigners said.

"In most cases, the rescued labourers say they had no means to get the next meal and therefore no choice but to go with the agent," said Mathew Joji, a spokesman for International Justice Mission, a U.S.-based human rights group.

"Unless that ground reality changes, things will not improve for them even after rescue."

R Geeta of the Unorganised Workers Federation said rescue was often not the end of debt bondage. "With no monitoring, many of those rescued will get into second bondage or work for another employer in equally bad conditions," Geeta said.

For Banchor, there is little guarantee of a better life once she and her family return to their village.

"We are going home but our future is uncertain," she said as she jostled to board the bus out of the brick kiln.

Bobde suggests common terrorism court for South Asia LS passes Aadhaar bill to further empower citizens uNITEd NaTIONs, MaRch 11 (IaNs): Indian Supreme Court justice S.A. Bobde has suggested setting up a common court for South Asia, with judges from all the regional countries to try cross-border terrorism cases.

"Could we consider having a court, a common court, for these countries which comprises of judges from all countries which share the matter?" he asked at a briefing of the UN Counter-Terrorism Committee on Thursday.

He added that he would "seriously recommend" that the conference, which had Supreme Court judges

from all the South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC) countries except the Maldives, consider the suggestion.

A SAARC court "will elevate the entire problem of sharing of knowledge and cross-border issues", he added.

Since terrorism had cross-border links, Bobde said: "If we could have judges from these countries on a common court, I think it would help a great deal. The prosecutors and the modalities could be worked out."

He was speaking during the briefing's segment on "Regional Effort to Support the Judiciaries of South

Asia in the Effective Adjudication of Terrorism Cases". It was to facilitate South Asian judiciaries share their experience on terrorism cases.

Bobde, who was a judge of the Bombay High Court in 2008, recalled the 26/11 terror attack in the city that left 166 Indians and foreigners dead.

The terrorists who came from across the border "were guided throughout by handlers from across the border", he said.

"Now this was the advantage they had and this was the disadvantage the Indian people had. They did not know what the plan was, where they would go next."

Sri Sri Ravi Shankar calls for peace & harmony NEW dELhI, MaRch 11 (agENcIEs): Amidst controversy over environmental and security concerns, Sri Sri Ravi Shankar's three-day extravaganza began here on Friday evening soon after thunder and lightning lashed the World Culture Festival on the banks of river Yamuna.

Head of Art of Living, Sri Sri Ravi Shanker called for "peace and harmony" even as the National Green Tribunal allowed the organisation to pay the fine of Rs.5 crore in 3 weeks. The fine was imposed for damage to the environment in setting

up the sprawling stage and additional structures.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and dozens of foreign dignitaries attended the dance and music jamboree. Indian classical music and dizzyingly intricate footwork characterised the performance by 1,700 Kathak dancers.

The festival is being hosted across 1,000 acres of the Yamuna floodplain.

Environmental concerns dogged the event days before it kicked off as green activists, fearing environmental degradation of the fragile floodplain, sought

Pregnancy advisory to women fighter pilots not 'legally binding': IAF NEW dELhI, MaRch 11 (IaNs): An advisory that three women training to be IAF fighter pilots should avoid pregnancy for the next four years is not "legally binding", officials said on Friday. "It is a formal advisory and not legally binding," said an Indian Air Force official.

Another official pointed out that the intense training for a fighter pilot is physically demanding and pregnancy in this period may be risky from the health point of view.

IAF officials also say that irrespective of gender, pilots are advised not to get married till their training is over.

"The women pilots have volunteered for the training, it is their choice. There are different requirements for different jobs. Like all other air warriors, they are dedicating themselves to the cause of the nation, it should not be seen in any other light," said the official, who did not wish to be named.

"Our officers make many sacrifices, many of them stay away from families for long time. It is unfair to look at them from the prism of gender, they are pilots first," said the official. The three women -- Flying Cadets Avani Chaturvedi, Bhawana Kanth and Mohana Singh -- will be commissioned in the IAF on June 18, and will become the first women fighter pilots of India.

They will subsequently undergo advanced jet training, and later proceed to the regular squadrons. According to IAF officials, the three pilots are undergoing training at the Air Force Station at Hakimpet in Telangana. They have so far completed 55 hours of training, and will complete 86 hours of flying training before being inducted.

cancellation of the festival.

However, the Tribunal on Friday cleared the decks for the event.

‘Obstacles come when something great is done’ Art of Living founder Sri Sri Ravi Shankar, whose mega event was mired in controversy for violating green norms, today took a dig at his critics for describing the World Cultural Festival as his "private party" noting that obstacles do come when something great is done.

Addressing the inaugural session, Sri Sri pitched

for protecting environment, saying it was in our DNA to "care for and love" nature.

"Somebody said it is the guruji's private party. I said yes. It is true because entire world is my family.

When one needs nothing for himself, then he belongs to the entire society," he said. Seen as one of its kind event, the festival offers a platform for spiritual and religious leaders, politicians, business leaders, peacemakers and artists to spread the message of global peace and harmony in diversity.

NEW dELhI, MaRch 11 (IaNs): The Lok Sabha on Friday passed the Aadhaar bill to give legal teeth to the government in ensuring its subsidies and services reach the intended beneficiaries directly, thereby going beyond the scheme's current mandate of merely assigning a unique identity to residents.

The Aadhaar (Targeted Delivery of Financial and Other Subsidies, Benefits and Services) Bill, 2016, was passed by the Lok Sabha with voice vote after a brief debate, during which Finance Minister Arun Jaitley assured the house that details provided for the card will not be misused in any manner.

When enacted, the bill will empower the government in providing targeted services to the intended beneficiaries by assigning them unique identity numbers, called Aadhaar. It will be given to every person who has stayed in India for 182 days in the year preceding the date of application.

During the debate, Jaitley said there is an "element of urgency" in passing the bill and urged the Congress party not to oppose or "even delay" its passage. All amendments to the bill moved by members of opposition parties were either defeated or withdrawn.

"Learning from the experience, we have improved upon the idea," Jaitley said and also maintained that the bill should also not be delayed by sending it to any parliamentary panel. "We have gone through it for seven years," he said.

Jaitley also said the bill tabled by

the previous government in 2010 did not conceive the purpose of such a unique identification. This, he added, evoked public debate -- and even in courts -- on the intended legislation trespassing on the rights of citizens.

Biju Janata Dal member Tatagatha Sathpathy, who represents Dhenkanal constituency in Odisha, said he and his party were opposing it. But Jaitley rejected his apprehensions that Aadhaar card can be misused for "ethnic cleansing".

The finance minister also defended the move to turn it into a money bill, even as the opposition Congress objected to the move. The party's floor leader Mallikarjun Kharge said the previous one piloted by his party-led regime in 2010 did not term it as one.

Kharge also alleged the government intented to call it a money bill, motivated by an apprehension that the draft legislation may face hurdles in the Rajya Sabha, where the ruling coalition does not enjoy a majority.

But Jaitley said the new bill is "unlike" the previous one moved by the Manmohan Singh government in 2010. The finance minister said its core focus was on the money the government will spend for beneficiaries and not a mere identification document.

"This bill deals with one primary focus and that is: Whoever gets benefit from the Consolidated Fund of India, either state government or the Centre and other institutions -- the person is entitled to have an Aadhaar card."

Regarding the coverage, Jaitley

said 97 percdnt of adult Indians now have an Aadhaar card, while 67 percent children also have been enrolled for it. He added that 5-7 lakh people are being added to the system each day.

Among the other features of the bill, it calls for the government to ask a person to apply for one if he does not have an Aadhaar number, while providing alternative means of identification in the interim.

The card can be used as proof of identity, but not as a proof of citizenship or domicile.

Jaitley said the Aadhaar number will not be misused since the overseeing authority can respond to an authentication query only with a positive, negative or other appropriate response. He said it is not permitted to share the biometric attributes.

These include finger prints and iris scans.

The details can be shared only under two circumstances: National security and court order.

The bill also calls for an imprisonment of up to three years and the minimum fine of Rs.10 lakh on a person for extending unauthorised access to the centralised data-base -- or for revealing any information stored in it.

Jaitley also made a strong case for streamling the country's subsidy regime. "Subsidies should be targeted," he said, "Those who are undeserving should be phased out." He said the system, under which earlier he himself got subsidies for kerosene, needed to be corrected.

‘MPs to seek smaller health warnings on cigarette packs’ NEW dELhI, MaRch 11 (REuTERs): A panel of lawmakers will call for smaller health warnings on cigarette packs, saying the government's requirement of 85 percent of surface area is too harsh on the tobacco industry, sources who have seen the panel's draft report said.

The decision is the latest twist in a tussle between the health ministry, which wants to step up an antismoking campaign, in line with the rest of the world, and members of parliament who fear lower sales will hurt tobacco farmers.

Tobacco use is linked to 900,000 deaths every year in India, and the government had ordered manufacturers to print health warnings covering 85 percent of the surface of a cigarette pack, up from 20 percent now.

But the parliamentary committee has suggested in its report that the warn-

ings be limited to half the packs' surface area, as a move to protect tobacco farmers' interests, while promoting health.

The panel feels "a balanced approach" would be to keep the warning size at 50 percent, according to two sources who have seen the report, but asked not to be identified because the draft is not public. Panel chairman Dilip Gandhi declined to comment.

However, the government was unlikely to change its plan of implementing the stringent rules on cigarette packs from April, said a health ministry official who declined to be identified because of the sensitivity of the matter.

The government is not bound by the decision of the panel, but it has political clout as its members are drawn from both the ruling party and opposition groups. Activists fear the call will delay adoption

of stiffer warnings on the packs.

Euromonitor International estimates India's cigarette market was worth $9 billion in 2014. Leading players include ITC Ltd, VST Industries and Godfrey Phillips India Ltd, a partner of U.S.-based Philip Morris International.

ITC did not immediately respond to an e-mail seeking comment, while officials of Godfrey Phillips and VST were not reachable.

The Canadian Cancer Society ranks India 136th out of 198 countries that use warnings to deter smokers, lagging nations such as Australia and Thailand that top the list.

The lawmakers' report would send an undesirable signal, said one official of an anti-tobacco alliance.

"It will be a very unfortunate reflection on commitment to health by people involved in policy making,"

A shopkeeper selling cigarettes waits in his store at a market in Mumbai. (REUTERS File Photo)

said Shailesh Vaite of the Framework Convention Alliance for Tobacco Control, which groups more than 350 global organizations.

Industry lobby the To-

bacco Institute of India (TII) has called the new rules drastic and unreasonable, saying they will hit farmers' incomes and fuel consumption of smuggled

cigarettes that do not follow packaging norms.

TII declined to comment on the parliamentary panel report as it has yet to be published.

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Brazil corruption scandal threatens split in coalition BRASILIA, MARch 11 (ReuteRS): A widening corruption probe has turned key lawmakers from Brazil’s largest party against leftist President Dilma Rousseff, threatening to split her coalition and increasing chances of her impeachment in Congress this year.

The Brazilian Democratic Movement Party, known as the PMDB, is the main ally of the ruling Workers’ Party. Its leader, Michel Temer, is Rousseff’s vice president.

But a growing number of legislators from the fractious party, which accommodates centrist and centre-right politicians, say it is time to abandon a president they see as paralysed by political gridlock and unable to lead Brazil out of an intense economic recession.

“This is a very delicate moment,” said the party’s vice-president, Senator Valdir Raupp, who no longer wants to support Rousseff’s coalition. “The country needs a change of course now.”

What little patience some PMDB lawmakers still had for the coalition has frayed amid an investigation into the ruling party’s founder, former president Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, and new allegations money from a far-reaching corruption scandal helped fund Rousseff’s 2014 re-

election.

At its biennial convention Saturday, the PMDB will loosen its alliance with the administration, which has been roiled by the ongoing kickback scandal around state-run oil company Petroleo Brasileiro SA. While avoiding an outright break with Rousseff, PMDB officials say they will vote on measures intended to give individual party lawmakers more freedom to rebel against Rousseff initiatives and ultimately vote in favour of ousting the president, who faces impeachment proceedings because of accounting irregularities in the government budget.

Raupp said the party’s more anti-Rousseff factions will table a motion to leave the coalition outright, but a second motion to declare independence from the government will most likely prevail.

If PMDB legislators do end up voting to impeach Rousseff, one benefit for the party, which plans to field its own candidate in the 2018 presidential election, is that Temer would become president.

Many within the party believe the impeachment drive could come to a vote in both chambers of Congress after it passes a committee in the lower house next month. Rousseff has denied any wrongdoing

Prosecutors seek Lula’s arrest

Former Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva waves to the crowd from his home in Sao Bernardo do Campo, Brazil on March 5. (REUTERS Photo)

and dismissed the impeachment efforts as baseless.

PMDB Congressman Darcisio Perondi, a staunch opponent of the Workers’ Party, said the desire to bolt from the Rousseff coalition has spread to colleagues in the Senate, previously a chamber considered more favourable for Rousseff.

Lawmakers are being pressured by failing businesses and the loss of jobs in their states. They say constituents want new policies to restore growth to an

economy that shrank 3.8 percent in 2015.

The graft investigation surrounding Petrobras has deepened Brazil’s political crisis in recent weeks and boosted the country’s stock market and currency as investors bet on the prospects of a change of government and more business-friendly policies.

At the convention, the PMDB is expected to reconfirm Temer as its leader, a sign it is not ready, despite its rebelliousness, to relinquish its share of power in

Rousseff’s government. In addition to the vice presidency, it holds six cabinet posts.

“It is going to be a noisy convention,” said PMDB whip in the lower house of Congress, Leonardo Picciani, who represents a Rio de Janeiro faction that came out in support of Rousseff last year in return for two cabinet ministries.

“But in practical terms, a far as staying in the government or leaving, nothing will be decided yet,” he told Reuters.

North Korean leader Kim orders more nuclear tests SeOuL, MARch 11 (ReuteRS): North Korean leader Kim Jong Un watched a ballistic missile launch test and ordered the country to improve its nuclear attack capability by conducting more tests, the official KCNA news agency reported on Friday.

The report did not say when the test took place but it was likely referring to North Korea’s launch of two short-range missiles on Thursday that flew 500 km (300 miles) and splashed into the sea.

“Dear comrade Kim Jong Un said work ... must be strengthened to improve nuclear attack capability and issued combat tasks to continue nuclear explosion tests to assess the power of newly developed nuclear warheads and tests to improve nuclear attack capability,” KCNA said.

The North Korean leader was quoted in state media earlier in the week as saying his country had

miniaturised nuclear warheads to mount on ballistic missiles.

Tensions have risen sharply on the Korean peninsula after the North conducted its fourth nuclear test in January and fired a longrange rocket last month leading to the U.N. Security Council to adopt a new sanctions resolution.

Conducting more nuclear tests would be in clear violation of U.N. sanctions which also ban ballistic missile tests, although Pyongyang has rejected them. North Korea has a large stockpile of short-range missiles and is developing longrange and intercontinental ballistic missiles (ICBMs).

South Korea’s Unification Ministry spokesman Jeong Joon-hee said: “It’s simply rash and thoughtless behaviour by someone who has no idea how the world works,” when asked about Kim’s comments.

U.N. Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon called on Pyongyang to

“Hearts are in pieces” 5 yrs after tsunami hits Japan RIKuZeNtAKAtA, MARch 11 (ReuteRS): Japan on Friday mourned the thousands who lost their lives in a massive earthquake and tsunami five years ago that turned towns to matchwood and triggered the world’s worst nuclear disaster since Chernobyl in 1986.

The nine-magnitude quake struck offshore on a chilly Friday, sparking huge black waves along a vast swathe of coastline and killing nearly 20,000 people.

The tsunami crippled the Fukushima Dai-ichi Nuclear Plant, where meltdowns in three reactors spewed radiation over a wide area of the countryside, contaminating water, food and air.

More than 160,000 people were evacuated from nearby towns and some 10 percent still live in temporary housing across Fukushima prefecture. Most have settled outside their hometowns and have begun new lives.

Some areas remain no-go zones due to the high radiation.

“Give me back my hometown!” read a placard carried by an anti-nuclear demonstrator in front of the headquarters of plant operator Tokyo Electric Power Co on Thursday night. Others criticised Prime Minister Shinzo Abe and called for abandoning nuclear power altogether.

In coastal Rikuzentakata, which was flattened by a wave as much as 17 metres (56 ft) high and lost seven percent of its population along with its entire downtown, the pain remains strong.

“Infrastructure is recovering, hearts are not. I thought time would take care of things,” said Eiki Kumagai, a volunteer fireman who lost 51 colleagues, many killed as they guided others to safety. “I keep seeing the faces of those who died... There’s so much regret, I can’t express it.”

Abe and Emperor Akihito will take part in a ceremony in Tokyo that will include a moment of silence at the time of the quake, 2.46 p.m. (0546 GMT), when bells will ring in the city centre and residents across the nation bow their heads.

Japan, one of the world’s most seismically active areas, marked the day with prayers and graveside visits. All the trains on the vast Tokyo underground network will halt to mark the moment the quake struck.

Billions of dollars in government spending have helped stricken communities rise from the ruins, including elevating the earth to protect them from future waves and cleaning radiation-contaminated land, but much remains to be done for thousands still languishing in barracks-like temporary housing.

Government spending on reconstruction is set to dip from the start of the new fiscal year in April. But Abe pledged continued support.

“cease destabilising acts,” adding that Ban remained “gravely concerned” by the situation.

In China, North Korea’s most important economic and diplomatic backer, the country’s top newspaper, the People’s Daily, urged all sides to be “patient and brave”, show goodwill and resume the talks process.

South Korea said it did not believe that North Korea had successfully miniaturised a nuclear warhead or deployed a functioning intercontinental ballistic missile.

The U.S. Defence Department said this week it had seen no evidence that North Korea had succeeded in miniaturising a warhead.

However, Admiral Bill Gortney, the officer responsible for defending U.S. air space, told a U.S. Senate panel on Thursday it was “prudent” for him to assume North Korea could both miniaturise a warhead and put it on an ICBM

that could target the United States.

“Intel community gives it a very low probability of success, but I do not believe the American people want (me) to base my readiness assessment on a low probability,” he said.

North Korea has issued nearly daily reports in recent days of Kim’s instructions to fight South Korea and the United States as the two allies began large-scale military drills.

North Korea called the annual drills “nuclear war moves” and threatened to respond with an all-out offensive. Kim last week ordered his country to be ready to use nuclear weapons in the face of what he sees as growing threats from enemies.

The United States and South Korea remain technically at war with North Korea because the 1950-53 Korean War ended in a truce instead of a peace agreement.

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LOSING ALLIES The scandal has also hurt political support for Rousseff, who is struggling to pass fiscal reforms in Congress and fight impeachment for allegedly breaking budgetary rules.

The next setback may come on Saturday, when Rousseff’s biggest ally in Congress, the fractious centre-right Brazilian Democratic Movement Party, is expected to distance itself from her increasingly unpopular government.

The head of the governing Workers’ Party, Rui Falcao, told journalists that there were no grounds to arrest Lula and he was confident a judge would not grant a warrant. Asked if the former president could join the current government as a minister, as some members of Rousseff’s cabinet have suggested, Falcao said the decision was up to Lula. If appointed, Lula could only be tried in the Supreme Court.

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Lula has disavowed ownership of the apartment and denied any wrongdoing.

His attorney has asked the Supreme Court to decide if the case is under the jurisdiction of state prosecutors or the separate federal probe tackling graft at state-run oil company Petrobras.

That two-year-old federal investigation has already rocked Brazil’s political and business establishment with high-profile arrests and convictions, while deepening the worst recession in decades in Latin America’s biggest economy.

The investigations now threaten to tarnish the legacy of Brazil’s most powerful politician, whose humble roots and antipoverty programs made him a folk hero, by putting a spotlight on how members of his left-leaning Workers’ Party consolidated wealth and power since he rose to the presidency 13 years ago.

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SAO PAuLO, MARch 11 (ReuteRS): State prosecutors in Brazil are seeking the arrest of former President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva on charges of money laundering and identity fraud for concealing ownership of a beachfront apartment, his foundation said on Thursday.

The effort to arrest the former president raised the stakes dramatically in a crisis threatening to topple his successor, President Dilma Rousseff, and was likely to further polarize protests on Sunday calling for her impeachment.

Lula’s foundation called the motion to arrest the president “more proof of the partiality” of Sao Paulo state prosecutor Cassio Conserino. The motion requires the approval of a judge, which is highly unlikely, according to a presidential aide who asked not to be named given the sensitivity of the case.

Conserino declined to comment on possible arrests in a news conference regarding the charges earlier in the day, and court officials did not comment on the news.

Newspaper O Globo quoted court documents in which prosecutors argued that Lula should be jailed preventatively because he could “summon his violent network of supporters to keep the criminal process from proceeding.”

Last week federal police brought Lula in for questioning in a separate investigation, setting off isolated skirmishes in the streets between supporters and critics of the former president as the graft probe inflamed political tensions.

Earlier on Thursday, Conserino told reporters that two dozen witnesses said Lula was the owner of a luxury condo in the city of Guarujá, using their testimony as proof that he profited from real estate projects financed by a state bankers’ cooperative.

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NWA 25th Anniversary Tournament concludes Our Correspondent Kohima | March 11

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He gave away prizes to the winners of both Naga style and free style wrestling.

Meanwhile, Nlumrai Hegwang of ZWA was awarded the best tactic of the tournament.

Naga wrestling champion Vechita Khesoh was also honoured with Lt. Velahu Puro Memorial Trophy Khriehu Liezietsu and others with the winners of free style wrestling on March 11 in Kohima. (Morung Photo) along with cash award of Rs. 30,000.

The closing ceremony witnessed folk song and Senior men 69 kg: 1st- Kikruvilie Khawakhrie (ASA) 2nd- Rokuokhotuo special song from Cultural 57 Kg: 1st- Kepekhoto Miasalhou (ASA) 2nd- Beizo V. Phira (ASA) Lhousa (ASA) Vibrant and Shurhoveyi 61 kg: 1st- Rokovotuo Khawakhrie (ASA) 2nd- Mudokho Rhakho (CWA) 76 kg: 1st- Kevigwelie Kuotsu (ASA) 2nd- Rokozhalie Sirie (ASA) respectively while the trio 65 kg: 1st- Megovizo Visienyii (ASA) 2nd- Kudeto (CWA) Sub Junior Girls 70 kg: 1st- Rokuosilie Khawakhrie (ASA) 2nd- Khuthai Vadeo (CWA) 38 kg: 1st- Keheriangle (IG Sports Academy) 2nd- Vizoseno Ledilhounuo Sekhose, 74 kg: 1st- Neisakuolie Nipu (ASA) 2nd- Kedalo Kapfo (CWA) Dziesekhrienuo Keretsii Kiso (IG Sports Academy) 86 kg: 1st- Visietso Krose (ASA) 2nd- Yozoto Tetseo (CWA) and Mhasivonuo Linyii 40 kg: 1st- Veshebalu (IG Sports Academy) 2nd- Shenekholu 97 kg: 1st- Khrieto Nisa (ASA) 2nd- Niekhozo Keroh (CWA) (IG Sports Academy) sang the theme song of 125 kg: 1st Vechita Khesoh (CWA) 46 kg: 1st- Meyelhoukhono (ASA) 2nd- Khriebunuo (IG Sports NWA entitled “Heroes of Academy) Sub junior boys the Ring,” composed by 52 kg: 1st- Izielungle (IG Sports Academy) 2nd- Medokhrienuo 42 kg: 1st- Bauloi Phom (IG Sports Academy) Vilhoukho-ii Solo.

Kuotsu (ASA) 46 kg: 1st- Aswayibo (ZWA) 2nd- Mhiesikhoto Chase (ASA) It may be recalled that 50 kg: 1st- Ponglang Phom (IG Sports Academy) 2nd- Ami (IG Senior women the NWA 25th tournament Sports Academy).

48kg: 1st- Muravolu D. Vadeo (CWA) 2nd- Solenguno (ASA) 58 Kg: 1st- Terotsho Mero (CWA) 2nd- Bedulhou Tepa (ASA) anniversary was managed 53 kg: 1st- Khrunezolu Rhakho (CWA) 2nd- Neibo-ii (CWA) 63 kg: 1st- Kekhrieselie Riipreo (ASA) 2nd- Khriekethozo 60 kg: 1st- Neiphrezonuo (ASA) 2nd- Ketoulhouno (ASA)

by Chakhesang Baptist Keretsii (ASA) 69 kg: 1st- Rukuvelu Venyo (CWA) 2nd- Thujokholu Venuh (CWA) Church Ministers’ Hill Kohima. It thanked each and wrestling are inter-related the benefit of wrestlers in Liezietsu also stressed the Naga youth, especially every individual for their because the techniques many aspects of both the on the need to encourage those who look at this sport role in making the meet a involved can be applied to games,” he said. free style wrestling among with a professional ap- grand success.

Birmingham, march 11 (ianS): Saina Nehwal was the only bright spot in an otherwise dismal day for Indian shuttlers as she eased past Thailand's Busanan Ongbumrungphan to enter the second round of the All England Open badminton tournament at the Barclaycard Arena here. The 25-yearold from Hyderabad scripted a 21-16, 21-9 victory in the second round lat on Thursday to be the only Indian remaining in the tournament. Sania will meet Tai Tzu Ying of Taiwan in the last eight stage. The other Indian shuttlers proved to be a disappointment, with all of them losing to their respective opponents. Among the men, Kidambi Srikanth was no match for Kento Momota of Japan, going down in straight games in the second round. The Japanese was in terrific form, winning 21-10, 21-13. The unheralded Sai Praneeth, who had created a sensation by knocking out five-time World Champion Lee Chong Wei of Malaysia in the first round, was not up to the mark in the second round. Up against Hans-Kristian Vittinghus of Denmark, he gave a tough fight, winning the first game before going down 21-12, 11-21, 6-21. Another Indian, Sameer Verma, fought hard before being edged out by Tain Houwei of China. He won the opening game before the Chinese fought back to win 10-21, 21-12, 21-19.

The 25th Anniversary Tournament of the Nagaland Wrestling Association (NWA) concluded here this afternoon with Parliamentary Secretary for Youth Resources & Sports, Music Task Force and State Lotteries Khriehu Liezietsu as the guest of honour.

The second day of the tournament was marked by Freestyle wrestling with the participation of 74 wrestlers from Angami Wrestling Association (ASA), Chakhesang Wrestling Association (CWA), Zeliang Wrestling Association (ZWA) and Indira Gandhi Stadium Sports Academy.

Gracing the closing ceremony, Liezietsu said that although Naga traditional wrestling is more popular with a huge fan base in Nagaland comparatively, Freestyle wrestling has better scope in terms of exposure ad prospects, since it is an Olympic event.

“But if we look at it closely, both these forms of

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Tributes flow at emotional funeral for Martin Crowe

dimaPur, march 11 (mExn): The 31st Annual Sports Meet 2016 of MGM Hr. Sec .School concluded today with the valedictory function held at SEWAK ground.

Col.Rajeev Kumar, Colonel in charge works, project SEWAK inaugurated the final day programme, while Rama Shankar, Camp Commandant was the guest of honour. The main eventsof the day were 50 m race for Nursery, LKG and UKG, Balloon Bursting, 100m, 200m, 400m race for four houses. Red house bagged the coveted Dn. Philip Kuruvilla trophy for the best house while Green house and Blue house were declared as first and second runners-up respectively.

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mokokchung, march 11 (mExn): Mokokchung College of Teacher Education (MCTE), Yimyu conducted its 4th Annual Sports Meet from March 7 to 9 at DIET ground Yimyu, under the theme “Learning is not just a spectator sport. So let's play!” with O.P. Phom, Nagaland Judicial Service, as the chief guest. The trainees of MCTE were divided into three houses namely Vikings, Spartans and Persians where the teams competed in Volleyball, Super six and other athletic events. Guest of honour on the final day, Khrienilie Nagi, Principal MCTE, congratulated all the teams for participating in true sportsman spirit. The programme concluded with the distribution of Certificates to the winners which was done by Clement Sport Secy. MCTE Students Council. Persians house was declared as the overall champions.

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auckland, march 11 (aFP): Cricketing greats honoured Martin Crowe at an emotional funeral for New Zealand's greatest batsman Friday, with his cousin, Hollywood star Russell Crowe, acting as a pallbearer.

About 1,000 mourners packed Auckland's Holy Trinity Cathedral to remember Crowe, who died on March 4 aged 53 after a long battle with cancer. The batsman's brother Jeff, himself a former Black Caps captain, said the family had been touched by the outpouring of grief from across the cricketing world.

He was in Bangladesh on umpiring duties when Martin died and said there were heartfelt tributes from many involved in the game, including "a new Indian cricket generation". "It had never really dawned on me... what a huge splash he made, what a true inspiration he was," Crowe senior told the service.

"Wasim Akram reminded me just the other day that Martin was the greatest batsman he ever bowled to -- no higher praise than that," he added.

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(LEFT) Pallbearers including actor Russell Crowe (centre R) carry the casket of former New Zealand cricketer Martin Crowe during his funeral at the Holy Trinity Cathedral in Auckland on March 11. (RIGHT) Martin Crowe. (AFP Photo)

ries of a player who averaged 45.36 despite being plagued by injury in his 77Test career, hitting 17 centuries -- still a New Zealand record.

Ex-Black Caps wicketkeeper Ian Smith read out a message from Australian great Allan Border, Crowe's fierce rival who became a close friend. "Cricket has lost one of its iconic players. He will be fondly remembered, great-

ly missed but never forgotten, a true champion," Border said.

Smith said Crowe's cricketing brain was unsurpassed, describing him as years ahead of his time in devising a shortened form of the game that paved the way for Twenty20. He also shared lighter memories, such as Crowe imitating opponents' techniques during rain delays in the

dressing room and forcing team-mates to repeatedly watch films featuring his Oscar-winning cousin. "(Martin) was in 'Gladiator' as an extra, he was a senator -well he was never going to be a footsoldier was he?" Smith quipped, referring to the Russell Crowe blockbuster.

The actor's presence at the service had been in doubt due to prior commitments, but he made the trip to New Zealand with his children. He did not address the service but after Crowe's death tweeted: "My champion, my hero, my friend. I will love you forever." He helped carry a casket bearing a giant inlaid silver fern to a hearse outside the cathedral as students from Crowe's former school Auckland Grammar performed a haka.

Smith said he saw Crowe in recent months "as things were shutting down" due to the cancer that was first diagnosed in October 2012 and then returned in September 2014. "I won't remember him that way," he said. "I'll always see a great man at the crease. White helmet, silver fern on... playing the most perfect straight drive back past the bowler for four."

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he dreams and aspirations of every Nagas are soaring higher with the tides of time. We are already in a time where our generation are exploring new areas in the field of jobs, academics and information technology via cloud computing. In a time where technology has taken a supernatural leap, every problem is solved instantly, untraceable corners are exposed to attention and impossibilities are seen as possibilities. The arrival of MNC’S has really boosted our outlook towards the world which is dynamic and high-tech. We are a race known for possessing western outlook and lifestyle. This is a special article not only for the common citizens but also for all the politicians, political parties, and Government officials, the political head of our state followed by his Cabinet Ministers, the Legislature, citizens and every force that makes the fabric of governance possible. How about we deeply study and reflect on something very important this morning?

1. There is no place like Nagaland. The people here are one of the nicest citizens on earth. In fact, I can never forget the help rendered to me by my Naga brothers in one of my train journey. The essence of humanity and selflessness is dominantly present in every Naga’s heart. We know that our own world functions big in our state but we are invisible on the world map for many reasons. For years, Nagaland has closely survived its extinction from the country. There was nothing substantial as per se news value for the country to notice Nagaland, except for news about militancy and racial discrimination. The reason being a helpless issue, I see a light here.

We need to promote the identity of our place and our ethnicity. There has never been any effective leader to put our state on the world map of importance. The never ending peace talks for all these years have not reaped much reward. How effective have been our representatives who stood to speak for our solution? Our state needs a leader who is effective in bringing structural changes, institutional reforms and intellectual light. We need a genuine hero to struggle for a state which is still ineffectively developed. The face of the leader reflects the picture of the nation. We will become efficient in our way of promoting our culture to the world only when we become individuals who live an exemplary life. You become “Ambassadors” of Nagaland once you step outside your land. Be a good one!

2. The news- “a businesswoman was killed in an audacious shooting in Dimapur on December 14 2015. The victim, Rikita Mehta (47 years), proprietor of Apna Hotel located at Nyamo Lotha Road, was at the hotel when she was shot point blank by unidentified gunmen at around 6:20 pm. She later succumbed in the hospital to in the hospital to injury caused by a single bullet wound that entered through her jaw and extend from the neck. Just a month ago, on November 13, the victim had survived an assassination bid after which armed security was detailed for her protection. In the previous attempt, the gunman escaped after the firearm misfired.”

What is the result of this murder? My biggest doubt- where will the body be examined?

Nagaland has no proper Forensic Lab! The irony of the situation is the weak presence of Forensic Science in our state. Our state needs not only expertise in this field but it needs an institution in which people can solve the highest layer of crime with smart investigation. This will not only create employment opportunities in the state but it will enhance our state in solving crime. The Government needs to sponsor students with scholarship for their studies in Forensic Science, Forensic Medicine, Forensic Pathology, Forensic Biology etc. We cannot expect Sherlock Holmes amongst the Nagas now, or see a day soon with another intelligence agency but we can surely expect a little bit of expertise not just for the sake of crime but for the sake of a State which dreams to stand on its own feet.

3. The security of our state is very important. We may not have special commando forces to parole our land for security, but we have the Nagaland Police to do its part. To enforce law, it needs to be strong. It needs to be at a professional par of being effective and powerful. March 5th 2015 incident of mob murder of a rapist showed us the level of preparedness and efficiency of our police forces. It was sad to learn that we are far behind others in terms of equipments, training and poor disaster (situational) management skills. When the law enforcing agency is ineffective, we know what will happen to law and order in our land. It is time to upgrade certain things which is much more important than the flag of “Independent Nagaland”.

4. When will that day come when we will have proper roads to enjoy the journey we undertake for pleasure and for work? Roads are the doorway to development. Without

proper roads let us just forget that there is little joy in economics and more depression in depreciation (The cost related to wear and tear of vehicles). If regular citizens experience such distaste with the poor road conditions of our state, think about the impression our roads leave on our visitors? If this is an issue of cost coverage, it is a bad joke. Nagaland is not the largest state in India. It is even smaller than Assam. Our neighbouring state has much better roads. If we think about the larger part of the country, major cities have great roads even though it is ten times bigger than Nagaland. So what happened to the roads of Nagaland? It sounds stupid for us to see stories about the Government’s plan on the Four-lane Highway. First make a concrete road which is 100% smooth and travelable!

5. The news about Nagaland finally having its own high court created a positive uproar in 2007. After years of lobbying by the North-east the centre finally nodded a positive “Yes”. A decision to give Nagaland its own High Court was taken due to huge backlog of cases in the benches of Gauhati High court.

But it is sad to know that these plans are not visible. We need a High Court to resolve conflict in an orderly manner; an independent state needs its own court.

6. Hello Citizens of Nagaland this is for all of us. Each one of us is responsible to make Nagaland a dream destination for others. We visit new places and tour the world and act as high class citizens and do not litter the foreign streets or pee in the corners, but once we reach Nagaland, we continue the cycle of littering our state into its oblivion state. It is not the Government who is responsible for the trash in your homes, it is you who needs to stand up and put the litters in the right place.

When the state has smart citizens, the Government can be scrutinized and checked properly. We need strong Village Councils, Municipalities and the State Government to educate the masses first and implement measures to keep our beautiful state in order. We all need to be vigilant. We will have cleaner towns and cleaner homes almost close to any beautiful tourist places we dream to see.

The dream of a Greater Nagaland is never going to be real if our own state is not strong enough to stand on its own strength. We are a unique story for the world- our history, our culture and our identity; it cannot be found anywhere else in the world. How can the State Government nurture its citizen when it can-

not be efficient on all the basic things which make up a great nation? Okay, we cannot expect a great nation now but a sufficient nation is the need of the hour. Are we progressing so much more that we can call ourselves as efficient? Roads, electricity, Forensic Lab, High court cannot be established by the common people. It can only be created and developed by a power which is constitutionally approved and chosen by the Republic. This is why we expect so much from the Government every day, always hoping for a better condition to come over the horizon. Our so called Naga Freedom fighters have lost the essence of our struggle; they are adding more problems into our lives by levying taxes which is not improving Nagaland in any possible way. It is easy to criticize others but difficult to work in reality? No. It is easy to criticize others but it is also possible to work out and bring concrete results if we want to achieve something. It all lies on the determination and motives which can be made into a purpose. Those who have power have no intentions to become change makers but those who do not have power have intentions to improve our world.

While many dream for bringing changes only a few has the determination and plans to bring the much desired changes through simple acts, the simple act endorsed with compassion and kind-heartedness brings a lasting and rippling effect all round., in the midst of prevalent capriciousness and lack of responsibility among many Miss. Lenti Aier had a vision to bring about changes in the Dimapur City based on Principles of Christianity. Instead of enhancing her expertise in blaming others she chose to see herself as a blessing which she was convinced to bring the much sought after changes in simple ways and act of kindness for the community and denizens of Dimapur City. Persuaded with the notion “Act of Kindness”, Lenti’s mission was to bring in likeminded people together, it was through Facebook under the banner “Smooth Ride For Dimapur” her mission gained impetus. In early June 2015 youth from various quarters endorsed her campaign. With the task much clear ahead she invited the bloggers to join this initiative. The Movement intends to work in collaboration with the various likeminded people and non-political groups through mutual respect, at the same time raise funds for undertaking various Projects which will be decided and organised by the Core Team Members of the AOK Movement as and when es-

sential. Till date all the funds has been received only through free will donations from individuals, groups, ministries interested in the missions of AOK. Lenti Aier is kind and warm. She shared all the details of her work and it was encouraging to know that Nagaland has such bright mind to change the course of our state.

She said “The AOK movement started its first phase of our project, "Smooth Ride For Dimapur" with approximately Rs. 50,000 (Fifty thousand) in hand which we raised through free-will donations. The 1st phase of our project which started on 1st July was successfully completed on 4th July 2015. Initially we covered Potholes in Delux Point (Bata Chariali), New fly over, Near Women cell, East Police Station, SP Office, Nagarjan Junction, Walford road (Near Burma Camp Junction, and Old fly over near Tragopan Hotel. Also upon request from the DCP traffic we also repaired the potholes at Dhobinala Police point too. During our first phase of Project, considering the heavy traffic during day time the movement starts their work from 8:00 pm and continued till 4:00-5:00 am in the morning. The 2nd phase of our project was for 2 consecutive nights i.e., 16th & 17th of July. The phase is Burma Camp Junction till Zion Hospital Diversion.”

If an individual can stir and bring changes in the society how much more can the Government do for us? What has been done by this simple lady should have been done by our politicians, our Naga freedom fighters and many other individuals in power. But the irony here is they preach heavy dialogues for a ‘Supreme Nagalim’ without considering other factors which are larger than life and more important. It is a proven testimony that people with strong integrity, honesty and those few chosen individuals who dream for a better world still exist in reality! They want to be instrumental for the society because they want a better society. Many protest and complain about the corrupt system of Governance but when an offer of bribery comes their way they become one with them. When a citizen takes an initiative to improve the society, they are being efficient. When the Government functions to provide the best (in Nagaland it should be basic) amenities to its citizens we will all understand the meaning of being efficient. Very true, there is sufficiency in efficiency and this is how we understand that we are still deficient in many areas.

Allan Aley Blogger at Mr. Evocative

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

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Colourful NWA 25th tournament anniversary: The opening Ceremony of the 25th tournament anniversary of nagaland Wrestling association (nWa) was featured with a colorful cultural event under the title “Ceremony” at the Kohima local Ground on March 10. as part of this event, men and women are seen here performing a traditional dance. (R) ledilhounuo Sekhose, dziesekhrienuo Keretsii and Mhasivonuo linyii are seen here singing the theme song of the nagaland Wrestling association (nWa) entitled “Heroes of the Ring” during the closing ceremony of the nWa 25th tournament anniversary at Kohima local Ground on March 11. vilhoukho-ii Solo scored music and lyrics of this theme song. (Morung Photo)

New Captain America: Civil War trailer Angelina Jolie, Brad Pitt move to London with their kids Justin Bieber ollywood's pow- style home," for at least six gets schooled reveals which team Spiderman is on! er couple Ange- months, a source said. Sitlina Jolie and uated on the River Thames by 11-yearBrad Pitt have in the London suburb Surmoved to London with rey, the mansion has an old on wrong their kids Maddox, Pax, indoor pool and gym. It is Zahara, Shiloh and twins just 40 minutes from friend Knox and Vivienne. The George Clooney's home. grammar used duo settled into an eight- During their stay in the city bedroom, USD 21,000-a- Pitt, 52, will be busy with on 'Boyfriend' month rental at the end of filming of 2017's "World

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f t e r t re a t i n g fans to a string o f c h a ra c t e r posters, Marvel dropped a new trailer for Captain America: Civil War on Thursday night. So, fans can get over their midweek slump deciphering all the clues in this trailer. If the trailer wasn't a treat in itself, Marvel also gives us our first glimpse of SpiderMan! It doesn't stop there.

The trailer also shows you which team he sides with, in case you were having a hard time deciding yourself!

Civil War is the first movie in the third phase of the Marvel Cinematic

Universe. The final trailer (or so they keep calling it) gives you a clear idea of why Captain America aka Steve Rogers is going against the government he readily served for all these years. In the process, he is also going up against Iron Man, his ally and friend.

That definitely hurts us and Tony Stark.

The trailer is full of fighting, in-fighting, and kickass one-liners. But nothing beats the shot in which Iron Man calls for our new friendly neighbourhood superhero Spiderman!

Tom Holland had me at, "Hey, everyone." The few seconds are enough for you

to notice the sleek new outfit of the latest addition to MCU since they got Sony's permission to include him.

Directed by Russo brothers, Civil War has the stellar cast of The Avengers series minus Thor played

by Chris Hemsworth and Bruce Banner played by Mark Ruffalo. It has the additional cast of Frank Grillo, Emily VanCamp, and Martin Freeman in primary characters as well as Chadwick Boseman as Black Panther.

This summer will be spent with Marvel's hot superhero mess which is set to hit screens on May 6.

it," Fernandez-Versini captioned her post.

"I have always been a 'girls girl', and love other strong women. That is why I surround myself with them, and that is why I try to empower others. Trying to pull another person down, only speaks volumes about your character," she added.

The post comes after another drama-filled week for the couple, who enjoyed a very public date here.

Joined by FernandezVersini's mother Joan, the couple hit a restaurant on Wednesday evening in matching black outfits.

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he revamped version of hit cartoon series "The Powerpuff Girls" will premiere on Cartoon Network this April 4.

The animated favourite about three wide-eyed superhero sisters protecting their home of Townsville against villains of all shapes and sizes will air back-to-back episodes, followed by two weeks of new adventures through April 15 each weeknight, reported Entertain-

ment Weekly.

Afterward, the season continues every Thursday at 6 pm starting April 21.

Starring voice actresses Amanda Leighton as Blossom, Kristen Li as Bubbles, and Natalie Palamides as Buttercup, "The Powerpuff Girls" is produced by Cartoon Network Studios, with Nick Jennings and Bob Boyle serving as executive producers.

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is one of the biggest threats to Indian wildlife… Further destruction of what’s left of their homes will only make this awful situation worse.”

PETA said the project will restrict the movement of monkeys, boars, hyenas, deer and other animals.

“I hope you will agree that developmental and town planning must, therefore, include forest preservation and respect for wildlife. Mumbaikars look forward to your action to save our forests and wildlife,” Raveena said.

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trial development project worth $100 billion to develop industrial zones. It is spread across six states.

To underline how the project will disrupt the life of animals, Raveena has joined hands with animal rights organisation People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) India.

A letter to Modi from the 41-year-old actress reads: “Since much of the forest area around Mumbai has already been destroyed, a small area of green is all that animals have… The destruction of natural homes

Backstreet Boys musical in works

ackstreet Boys star Brian Littrell has revealed he is developing a musical based on the boyband's journey to fame. Brian said he has been secretly working on a musical for years, reported Broadway.com.

"I've been working on a Backstreet Boys Broadway show for four years now," Brian said.

"We can't talk about it! It doesn't have a name yet. It's based on the story of our lives - growing up, achieving what we did as a unit, but going through great times, downfalls and struggles, because it's not Source: DNA easy."

inger Cheryl Fernandez-Versini, who has been a victim of online abuse since she went public with her relationship with One Direction singer Liam Payne, has hit out at her haters on the web.

She posted on Instagram a photograph which read, "Girls compete with each other, women empower one another", reports mirror.co.uk.

"It can be so hard at times being a girl, for so many reasons! But we don't have to make it harder for each other. Why do we still feel the need to do that? I don't understand

Raveena Tandon news, entertainment news Raveena Tandon has urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to ensure the safety of animals which she said will lose their habitat to the DelhiMumbai industrial corridor project.

Actress Raveena Tandon has urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to ensure the safety of animals which she said will lose their habitat to the DelhiMumbai industrial corridor project.

The 1,483-km corridor is a state-sponsored indus-

The pop star added that he was aiming to create a show similar to Cirque Du Soleil and The Four Seasons' musical, Jersey Boys.

The Backstreet Boys, who formed in 1993, released

their first feature documentary, "Backstreet Boys: Show 'Em What You're Made Of", in January last year. Filmed over a period of two years, the movie follows the members as they

revisit their humble beginnings, discuss the downside of fame and the future of their career, as they recorded their most recent album, "In A World Like This.

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oyfriend" was one of Justin Bieber's biggest hits. Before he returned to the music scene with last year's "Purpose", the song was his highestcharting single on Billboard Hot 100 as it peaked at No. 2 following its release in 2012. However, it doesn't mean everyone's a fan of the "Believe" cut. One of those people having problem with it is a 11-year-old boy from the United Kingdom who penned a letter in which he called out the Biebs for using the wrong grammar on the song. The boy particularly takes issue with the line, "If I was your boyfriend, I'd never let you go." In his letter, posted on Facebook by his teacher, he pointed out that the specific lyric "used subjunctive mood incorrectly."

"The correct lyrics should, in fact be, 'If I were your boyfriend.' This is a very common mistake made by the general public today," he continued.

"However, if role models (and popular singer/songwriters) such as you cannot use it, why should we make the effort to study and use such grammatical forms correctly?" The boy added that he's disappointed Bieber's "unable to follow what is considered to be the basics of the English language." He told the Canadian heartthrob to learn a thing or two from fellow singer Beyonce Knowles.

"If current performers, such as Beyonce can write a song using the subjunctive mood correctly, so must you," he concluded.

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Liverpool sink ManU, Reus lifts Dortmund

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LONDON, March 11 (reuters): Liverpool handed their fiercest rivals a painful lesson on Thursday with a dominant 2-0 win over Manchester United in the first leg of a Europa League last-16 clash.

As the two sides took their bitter domestic rivalry on to the European stage for the first time, a penalty from Daniel Sturridge and a second-half effort from Roberto Firmino gave Liverpool a commanding advantage to take into next week's return leg.

Juergen Klopp's team are well placed to progress along with the German coach's former club Borussia Dortmund who underlined their status as favourites with a masterclass show against Tottenham Hotspur.

Dortmund's Marco Reus scored twice in the second half, after PierreEmerick Aubameyang had given them a 30th-minute lead, in a classy 3-0 victory over a Spurs side who rested a number of players with one eye on their Premier League title challenge.

Shakhtar Donetsk will also take a good lead into the second leg with Anderlecht after a 3-1 home victory, as will Villarreal who beat Bayer Leverkusen 2-0 thanks to a double strike from Cedric Bakambu.

Sevilla's Steven N'Zonzi was sent off with three minutes to go as the holders, bidding for a third straight trophy, drew 0-0 at Basel while Athletic Bilbao beat Spanish rivals Valencia 1-0 with a 20th-minute goal from Raul Garcia.

Liverpool's rivalry with United stretches back over 122 years but the 195th meeting between the pair was the first in Europe.

The encounter, played at a simmering Anfield,

T20 WCup: Rajnath assures security to Pakistan team

New DeLhi, March 11 (iaNs): Union home minister Rajnath Singh on Friday said the Pakistan cricket team will be provided adequate security during their World Twenty20 campaign in India. The Pakistan government had demanded a written assurance from India on providing foolproof security to Pakistan players after protests by serving and retired soldiers of the Indian Army and political leaders in Himachal Pradesh forced the International Cricket Council (ICC) to shift the group match against hosts India from Dharamsala to Kolkata. Rajnath however, reiterated the government's stand that all participating teams will be protected by the government.

"Whosoever will come to India will be secured," Rajnath told reporters. Senior Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) official Rajeev Shukla also said that the Indian board will provide adequate security to all the competing teams since the host nation is responsible for the safety and security of visiting players and officials. "I am giving the assurance that foolproof security would be provided to them… SeDaniel Sturridge scores the first goal for Liverpool from the penalty spot. (Reuters) curity and safety will be taken care of," Shukla was fast and furious. It was the Bundesliga and the Pre- corner when he lashed the told mediapersons here.

Liverpool who were in con- mier League. ball into the net on the voltrol and they would have Some of the gloss was ley at the far post while the won more emphatically taken off the clash, howev- second was a sidefooted if it were not for a string of er, when Tottenham boss finish from close range afbrilliant saves from United Mauricio Pochettino chose ter a perfectly-weighted keeper David De Gea. to make seven changes to pass from Gonzalo Castro.

Klopp's side, bidding the side that had played on "There was a lot of to avoid a club record fifth Saturday. The game also speed in the game in the successive defeat to Unit- promised to pit two of Eu- first half and in the second ed, went ahead in the 20th rope's leading marksmen we were able to move up minute when Nathaniel against each other, a spec- higher and dominate comClyne was tugged back by tacle that was denied for pletely," said Dortmund Memphis Depay and Stur- the majority of the tie as boss Thomas Tuchel. ridge finished from the Spurs left leading scorer In the Ukraine, goals penalty spot.

Harry Kane on the bench from Brazilian Taison and De Gea kept the visi- until late in the second half. Oleksandr Kucher gave tors in the tie with stops to That left Dortmund's Shakhtar a 2-0 lead before deny Sturridge, Adam Lal- Aubameyang as the leading Anderlecht hit back through lana and Philippe Coutin- attraction and the Gabon Frank Acheampong. ho on two occasions but he striker, who has scored 22 Striker Eduardo then was powerless to prevent times in the Bundesliga this headed home from a corFirmino converting from season, lived up to his billing. ner in the 79th minute to close range with 17 minHe had a goal disal- make it 3-1. Fenerbahce's utes remaining. "We were lowed for offside before tie against Braga looked really good from the first breaking the deadlock by destined to end goalless second, everything was heading a Marcel Schmel- until Mehmet Topal curled there but we could have zer cross accurately past in a superb effort from scored more," a beaming keeper Hugo Lloris and the edge of the area with Klopp told BT Sport. into the bottom corner. eight minutes remaining It was largely one-way to secure a 1-0 win. Sparta AUBAMEYANG GOAL traffic but Spurs stayed res- Prague took the lead against The match in Dort- olute at the back until Reus Lazio through Martin Frydek mund promised to be an scored twice in nine min- but the Italians replied exciting fixture featuring utes after the break. through Marco Parolo to grab the second-place sides in His first came from a a 1-1 draw in Poland.

Benitez named new Newcastle manager as McClaren sacked

LONDON, March 11 (aFP): Rafael Benitez returned to English football on Friday with the task of saving Newcastle United from Premier League relegation after the struggling north-east side announced the Spaniard as their new manager. Former Liverpool boss Benitez, sacked by Real Madrid earlier this season, has signed a three-year deal with Newcastle, who are currently second-bottom in the table with just 10 league games remaining this term. His appointment was announced just hours after Newcastle confirmed earlier on

Friday that they had sacked former manager Steve McClaren.

"I have the pleasure to confirm I have committed to a legendary English club, with the massive challenge of remaining part of the Premier League," said Benitez in a Newcastle statement. "It will be a challenge not just for me and my staff but for the players, the club and the fans." Benitez, who arrived at Newcastle's St James' Park ground shortly after 2:00 pm local time (1400 GMT) Friday for talks with club officials, was Liverpool's manager from 20042010 and also had a brief stint as Chelsea caretaker boss during the 2012/13 season. He tried to rally Newcastle's increasingly frustrated supporters by saying: "All of us must push together in the same direction and with the same target in mind. This is the reason why I'm going to ask for your total support to successfully complete this task." "C'mon Toon Army! The club and I need your total involvement!"

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