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Wednesday, March 18, 2015 12 pages Rs. 4
Hope is hearing the melody of the future. Faith is to dance to it
Supreme Court quashes quotas for Jats
Anushka: Why should I be held responsible for Virat’s performance on the field?
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–Rubem A. Alves
Kiphire launches National Rural Drinking and Sanitation Week [ PAGE 2]
Israel votes as Netanyahu’s reign hangs in balance [ PAGE 9]
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Sharapova, Djokovic advance at Indian Wells, Wozniacki out [ PAGE 12]
nagaland cM presents Annual financial statement
Seeks withdrawal of Rs 3868.16 Crs from consolidated fund of state • Full budget CM optimistic of gradual presentation decrease in deficit by July 2015 • 2015-16 estimated to close with deficit of Rs. 1252.85 Cr
Our Correspondent Kohima | March 17
Chizokho Vero Kohima | March 17 Fire? No, no fire we called you because it’s so dusty. Could Nagaland state Chief Minyou sprinkle some water?
March 5 incident: One more arrested DIMAPuR, MARCH 17 (MExN): One more person was arrested today in connection with the March 5 violence in Dimapur. The Additional Superintendent of Police & PRO, Dimapur, Shouka Kakheto informed that the arrested is a juvenile. With Tuesday’s arrest, the number of juveniles arrested for involvement in the violence rose to two, while taking total of arrests to 57. So far, the police are yet to release the identities of the persons arrested.
Congress can be a part of govt, says Nagaland CM KOHIMA, MARCH 17 (MExN): Nagaland state Chief Minister, TR Zeliang today did not rule out the possibility of the Congress party being a part of the ruling government in the state. This was revealed by the Nagaland CM while speaking to media persons after the NLA session in Kohima today. Since it had supported the government in the previous Assembly session’s trust vote, the CM said that the Congress “can be a part of the government if they desire so.” The CM further informed that a reshuffle of his cabinet would be done after the current session of the NLA ends on March 19.
3000 destitute women receiving financial assistance in Nagaland Our Correspondent Kohima | March 17
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3000 destitute women are receiving financial assistance at the rate of Rs. 200 per month in the state. This was informed in the annual administrative report 2014-15 of the Women Resource Development Department tabled on the floor of the NLA today by Chief Minister, TR Zeliang. This is a welfare scheme for the benefit of women living under adverse and difficult circumstances with no regular source of income. Annually, an amount of Rs. 72.00 lakh is being disbursed to the beneficiaries, the report stated. On grant-in-aid, the report stated that support services to women being one of its forefront objectives, the department also provides annual grant-inaid to partner NGOs and other deserving NGOs, who are actively engaged in addressing the plight of different categories of women including women in extreme poverty, destitute and deserted women, physically and mentally challenged women, sexual exploitation etc.
ister, TR Zeliang today presented the Annual Financial Statement (Voteon- Account) for 2015-16 on the floor of the Nagaland Legislative Assembly. The CM, who also holds the finance portfolio, sought approval for withdrawal of Rs. 3868.16 crore from the Consolidated Fund of the state to settle expenses of the state government during the period (April 1, 2015 to July 31, 2015). This amount is approximately one-third of the estimated expenditure for the financial year 2015-16. As per current estimates, the total receipts for the current year 2015-16 is placed at Rs. 11754.29 crore, and the total expenditure at
Nagaland state Chief Minister, TR Zeliang presenting the Annual Finance Statement during the 8th session of the 12th NLA on March 17 in Kohima. (DIPR Photo)
Rs. 11578.91 crore, reflecting a positive balance of Rs. 175.38 crore. This is however estimated to be wiped off by a deficit of Rs. 175.38 crore in the public account. The year 2015-16 is estimated to close with a deficit of Rs. 1252.85 crore, the same as the closing balance of 2014-15. The CM further informed that transactions for 2015-16 could not be estimated with any reasonable accuracy as the size and funding of the plan schemes during the year vis-à-vis the recommendations of the 11th Finance Commission lacks clarity at
this stage. Zeliang said the presentation of a full budget has not been preferred due to non-finalization of the state’s plan with the Government of India. He added that modalities of functioning for the newly constituted NITI Aayog are yet to be finalized, citing the transitional period between the 13th and 14th Finance Commissions (FC) and the full implication of the 14th FC’s awards. For this reason, the Governor’s address has also been deferred to the next session. By July this year, we will be able to pass a full budget, the CM
informed. Zeliang claimed that he had spared no efforts in pursuing the deficit matter with the Government of India. He informed that meetings were conducted with the Prime Minister and the Union Finance Minister on several occasions for financial assistance. The CM further assured that the state government is working towards checking escalation of the deficit by curbing non-plan revenue expenditures, such as payment of salaries, pensions, debt payments and recurring overhead expenditure necessary for running nor-
mal affairs of the state. Zeliang said that despite the large deficit, developmental activities and welfare schemes are progressing. “Let me assure this house that the normal developmental and welfare activities of the government are being implemented even during the current year, in spite of less availability of flexible funds under plan,” he said. The assembly session stands at recess on March 18 and will resume on March 19, where general discussions and voting on the Vote on Account will be taken up. Related Stories on Page 5
Chief Minister, TR Zeliang is optimistic that Nagaland state’s deficit will be reduced gradually by next year. Addressing media persons after the NLA session, Zeliang said that this can be achieved through revenue generation through taxes from various sources including land revenue, CST, oil refineries, coal and mining. He further claimed that his government’s efforts in curtailing expenditure prevented the target deficit from crossing Rs. 1252 crore. “If we didn’t restrain, the deficit would have increased to Rs 2000 crores’, he said. According to the latest notification issued in reference to NITI Aayog, the Prime Minister has constituted 3 sub-groups to finalise centrally sponsored schemes, Swat Bharat Abhiyan and skill develop-
ment. The Nagaland Chief Minister is included in the 1st group. Zeliang meanwhile lauded the 14th FC for introducing system management, whereby states have more liberty for sub-allocating in priority areas. He also informed that the state government has satisfactorily conveyed its views to the 14th FC. The awards of the 14th FC that will commence from the April 2015 for the next five years, which the CM termed was significant for development in the state. The Government of India, it may be noted has accepted the recommendations of the 14th FC for devolution of 42% central taxes to states. These grants to states for strengthening Gram Panchayat and Municipal bodies, and additional revenue deficit grants have been provided to 11 states including Nagaland. (With DIPR inputs)
ne states emerge as new job hotspots DAN affirms commitment NEW DELHI, MARCH 17 (PTI): Automobile, IT services, consumer goods and financial sectors are top job growth drivers in the North Eastern states leading to 5-30 per cent annual growth in talent demand in the region, says a report. An analysis of TimesJobs.Com RecruiteX data from Feb 2014-Feb 2015 shows that the North-eastern states are emerging as new job hotspots. “Improving interstate infrastructure, telecommunications are providing a strong impetus to economic development and job growth in the Northeast. With a young, ambi-
tious, well- educated population it is quite possible that the Northeast is going to be the new ITeS (IT enabled services) & BPO hub of India,” TimesJobs.Com COO Vivek Madhukar said. These new findings refute the perception that the North- East does not offer good employment opportunities. Improving job market in the region are due to improved infrastructure, consumer sentiments and investments in IT and core manufacturing sectors such as automobile, consumer durables and FMCG, TimesJobs.Com said. In fact, the percent-
age growth in demand for talent in the eight states is higher than that in the metro cities according to the TimesJobs report. In the average yearon-year analysis, Assam, Arunachal Pradesh, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Tripura, Nagaland and Sikkim reported growth rates in the range of 5-30 per cent for talent demand. In comparison, the top five metros reported an average growth of just 2 per cent in the same period. According to the report, there are more jobs available in the salary bracket of Rs 15-25 lakh as compared to the Rs 4 lakh plus salary bracket in Manipur.
Arunachal Pradesh is another major gainer with an average y-o-y growth of 19 per cent in talent demand among the eight states. Interestingly, the highest numbers of jobs are available in the Rs 4-10-lakh salary bracket in the state. “This clearly indicates that residents of the NorthEast are likely to earn more in their hometowns than in metros in similar job profiles. Sectors such as education, travel and tourism, FMCG (Fast-moving consumer goods) and BFSI (Banking, Financial services and Insurance) are strong across the region,” the report said.
for resolution of naga issue Our Correspondent Kohima | March 17
Referring to the Naga political issue, Chief Minister TR Zeliang today said the continuing ceasefire and peace talks have resulted in a relatively peaceful environment in the state. He said Prime Minister Narendra Modi had already announced the central government’s commitment to resolve the Naga political issue in a time bound manner and the interlocutor to the Naga peace talk is actively engaged in formulating possible points of agreement between the parties. “Let us trust their sin-
cerity, and hope for an early outcome,” Zeliang told the floor of the House while presenting the annual financial statement (Vote on Account) for the year 201516 at the 8th session of the NLA today. On our part, we need to reconstitute and re-activate the Joint Legislature Forum on the Naga political issue, so that we may be able to contribute more positively in our collective endeavor to facilitate the peace process, Zeliang also maintained. “The DAN government remains firm and strong in our commitment towards resolution of the Naga po-
litical issue,” he added. Meanwhile, expressing regret over the recent law and order incidences in Tuensang and Dimapur, Zeliang conveyed sympathy to all the victims of these incidents, as well as the victims of the recent Wokha fire accident. “The government is taking all possible steps to book the culprits and formulating effective steps to prevent the recurrence of such incidents in future,” he said. Further, he urged all to come forward, and extend a helping hand to the government especially to the law enforcing agencies for better enforcement of the rule of law.
Man ‘flies out’ of committee to look into sand & gravel mining in Dmp a moving vehicle Morung Express News Dimapur | March 17
Morung Express News Dimapur | March 17
In a bizarre incident defying logic and reason, a man “possessed by evil spirit” allegedly “flew” out of a moving vehicle down into a precipice in Mokokchung district and actually escaped unhurt. The incident occurred last Saturday evening, March 14, when the man, aged around 22 years, was being taken to Tuli in a Maruti Gypsy vehicle along with other copassengers after he was reported sick. The man was said to be working in a coal mine. Accounts of the copassengers said that the man jumped out from the vehicle at a sharp road turning between Waromong and Yimchenkimong village, down to a ravine and disappeared in the jungle below.
The alarmed and shocked occupants of the vehicle searched the surrounding forest area, only in vain. A search party was called by the Yimchenkimong villagers, since the incident occurred under their jurisdiction. Adding yet another twist to the incident, the “possessed” man was reportedly found only after a “sorcerer” informed the search party through phone on the exact location where the man was concealed. Credulous as it may sound; villagers said such mysterious incidents of unlucky victims being “targeted by demons or evil spirit” occur frequently. On December last, a man from another village nearby disappeared while on his way to the jungle to cut timber. Villagers fears he was taken by “evil spirits.” He is yet to be traced.
The Dimapur district administration has constituted an ‘Enforcement Committee’ to look into the serious issue of rampant mining and extraction of sand, sand gravels and boulders in the Dhansiri and Chathe rivers, the two main waterways of the commercial hub. Deputy Commissioner Dimapur, Kesonyu Yhome, said the main tasks of the enforcement committee is to spot verify “acute locations” where extraction of river bed resources should be stopped and also identify areas where sand, sand gravels or boulders can be extracted under regulation. The committee will comprise of officials and representatives from technical departments like Irrigation & Flood Control, Forest, Geology & Mining, Nagaland Pollution Control Board (NPBC), Dhansiri River Flood Control Board (DRFCB) and NGOs. The committee will submit its report and recommendations in the next meeting scheduled on April 23. This was resolved at an emergency held at the DC conference hall, Tuesday, to discuss on the rampant and unregulated mining carried out in Dhansiri and Chathe rivers, which is posing grave environmental and ecological threats. Officials and representatives,
Deputy Commissioner Dimapur, Kesonyu Yhome (extreme right) addressing the meeting on rampant mining and extraction activities in the Dhansiri and Chathe rivers. (Morung Photo)
from both government and civil organizations, in the meeting were unanimous that unless the district administration initiates immediate measures to streamline the unregulated mining activities in the two rivers, the very survival of Dimapur and its residents would be at stake. Major concerns discussed in the meeting included employment of heavy machineries like JCBs to bleed dry the river beds of resources, erosion of soil along the banks, damage of protective structures erected by the I&FC department, shifting of the DMC dumping site and damages to almost all bridges connecting the city with its rural outskirts due to excessive mining activities in the rivers. Representatives of the DRFCB not only highlighted the massive
soil erosion on both banks of the two rivers due to rampant mining activities but also the massive pollution of Dhansiri River and areas surrounding the garbage dumping site of the Dimapur Municipal Council located at Burma Camp Officials from the Forest Department admitted that though permit system had been introduced for extraction of all forest products, the department has no control over mining and extraction of river resources due to the peculiar land holding system in Nagaland under Article 371 (A). The NPBC member secretary pointed out that the pollution level of Dhansiri water has crossed the extreme, as all wastes and garbage of the city are dumped into this river. The I&FC department officials
said that, of late, the river beds of Dhansiri and Chathe have witnessed abnormal changes due to unregulated mining activities. The officials also said the protective structures built by the department were slowly being damaged due to such activities. Majority of the speakers including from the Geology & Mining department viewed Article 371 (A) as the major hindrance to resolve any dispute between the government agencies and private landowners. A leader of Naga Council Dimapur said the “competitive filling up of land” by individual land owners to prevent inundation of their respective land during monsoon was also largely responsible for massive mining and extraction of sand gravel. He was of the view that if there was proper drainage and sewage system, then there would be less demand for sand gravel. Even representatives of sand “mahaldars” (land or sand owners) agreed to the grave danger posed by unregulated mining activities in the rivers and the need for systematic mining. Summing up the meeting, the DC urged that every stakeholder should come together and work out strategies for the benefit of Dimapur and its citizens. He also urged upon village councils and the public to extend cooperation to the enforcement committee.
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Kiphire launches National Rural Drinking and Sanitation Week Our Correspondent
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Along with the rest of the country, Kiphire today launched National Rural Drinking and Sanitation Week today with Er Subongyanger, EE PHED Kiphire giving the keynote address to the students from different schools and college in Kiphire gathered at Hopongkyu Memorial Hall today. The Executive Engineer, highlighting the overall objective of the programme, said that it is launched at the national level on March 16 at Haryana and the concluding programme will be at Kohima on March 22 coinciding with the World Water Day. Expressing gratitude to students for taking part in the programme, the EE said, “Students are the backbone of society and the hope of the future. Atudents having zeal to attend the programme like this is a privilege for the department to interact with the right person” and he asked the students to give attention to carry forward this message. Highlighting the week long programme in the district where there will be WATSAN meeting, cleaning of all the traditional ponds, cleaning of streets and also essay competition, Er Subongyanger also asked the students present to take active part and disseminate to the neighborhood so that there will be healthy living and healthy society. He also disclosed that each district have selected the best WATSAN to be awarded in the capital and
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moKoKchuNg, march 17 (DiPr): Along with the rest of the country, the launching programme of National Rural Drinking Water & Sanitation Awareness Week was held at Sungkumen ward, Mokokchung on March 17. Speaking on the occasion, Deputy Commissioner, Mokokchung, Sushil Kumar Patel said that the two basic things without which we cannot sustain ourselves is water and sanitation and maintained that if we integrate these it has larger meaning. He also mentioned the need to educate people especially in rural areas about the importance of safe drinking water and proper sanitation saying that most diseases is spread through water and lack of proper sanitation. The DC also maintained that the important thing is to optimize the use of wa-
ter saying that unless we make ourselves aware of it, things would aggravate. The DC thanked the Sungkumen ward authority and Students’ who attended the launching programme and urged the people to make Mokokchung a cleaner and better town. Executive Enginer PHED, Mokokchung Division, Yanger Pongen in his short speech thanked the Sungkumen Ward Youth Ministry for co-hosting the launching programme. It is to mention that coincidently Sungkumen Ward Youth Ministry under the theme “Cleanliness & Sanitation Awareness” is also carrying out a yearlong social activities and cleanliness drive to mark its 50th anniversary. The programme was chaired by Ms. Tsuktirenla Jamir while Youth promoter Sungkumen ward, Temsuwati said the benediction.
Students briefed on importance of sanitation and hygienic living
moN, march 17 (DiPr): The National Rural Drinking Water and Sanitation Awareness Week was launched on March 17 at local football ground, Mon with Chemong Konyak, the Vice President of the Mon Town Students’ Union (MTSU) as the chief guest. In his address to the gathering students of various Schools in Mon, Chemong briefed on the importance of sanitation and hygienic living in today’s world and outlines various methods of keeping our home and surrounding neat and clean, and cited that inadequate sanitation is a major cause of worldwide diseases. He called upon the gathering students to create awareness on in Kiphire district, Pungro Village WATSAN is been selected for the same which will be awarded with cash and certificate at Kohima on March 22. Giving awareness on
safe drinking water and live a healthy life. He informed that the main objective of sanitation is to protect and promote human health by providing clean environment free from disease and sickness. Er. Toshi Yimchunger SDO, Tobu spoke on the topic “Sanitation and Water for all”. Earlier, Invocation was proposed by Pongyim Typist while welcome address was proposed by Er. L. Leyang Khiamniungan, Executive Engineer (PHED), Mon. Watinaro, Chemist, chaired the programme. After the formal function at the local ground the students march to NST junction holding banners and placards to create awareness about the programmes.
safe sanitation and safe drinking water, consultant, hygiene and sanitation WSSO and consultant IEC, WSSO touched on various aspects of safe sanitation and the importance of
clean drinking water. They also asked the student present to keep oneself clean so that one lives a healthy life. The programmer concluded with a rally with the students present.
Department officials with villagers after the formal handing over of the newly constructed dam across Emenchu stream at Baghty under Wokha district on March 14. The dam is Constructed by the Department of Fisheries, Government of Nagaland under its CSS National Fisheries Development Board on the project ‘Conservation and preservation of stream fishes and enhancement of productivity.’
Lt W. Daniel Rengma meritorious award Kohima, march 17 (mExN): The members of Late W. Daniel Rengma Trust has instituted Late W. Daniel Rengma Meritorious Award for the Rengma Naga student(s) (Nagas by blood) who pass the High School Leaving Certificate Examination within top 50 position conducted under the aegis of the Nagaland Board of School Education, beginning from this year on declaration of the results. This award has been instituted as a tribute to Late W. Daniel Rengma, who during his lifetime rendered services for uplift of education among the Rengmas. This was stated in a release issued by Late W. Daniel Rengma Trust president Shwenhilo Keppen and Secretary Yhunchilo Khing.
International Women’s Day at MCC DimaPur, march 17 (mExN): Model Christian College (MCC) observed International Women’s Day on March 9 at the college auditorium under the theme ‘Young Women Empowerment.’ M. Imtila Jamir, Registrar Cooperative Societies (Retd), Government of Nagaland was the resource person. She encouraged the womenfolk to be instrumental in all areas of life. She also mentioned that Naga women are better placed in the society as compared to other societies. She quoted that ‘Women’s right is a human right’ and mentioned that society itself is the reflection of a woman’s status. Meanwhile, on March 11, the first College Evangelical Union Bulletin ‘Radiance’ was released by S.P. Francis, Managing Director, Model Christian College, who also sponsored the bulletin publication.
‘Envisioning Disaster Child rights & child protection prog held at Tamlu District Child Protection Unit Phek organises seminar Management at school’
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WoKha, march 17 (mExN): The department of Civil Defence and Homeguards, Wokha, conducted a weeklong training on Disaster Management at Wokha from March 10 to 14. A press note stated that a painting competition cum exhibition of search and rescue tools was conducted on the first day at Lotha Tribal Council Hall for the High School students under Wokha town. The painting competition was held under the theme ‘Envisioning Disaster Management at school.’ The District Education officer, Wokha, Marius Lotha for the five best paintings, gave cash prizes. The first prize was Gilgal High School, second to Don Bosco Higher Secondary School, third to Cistus High School. Consolation prizes were given to Lidemo Memorial School and Bloomfield School. Deputy Controller of Civil Defence and District Commandant of Home
Guards, Avinuo, highlighted the importance of Disaster Management Plan at the school level and the significance of the student’s role in spreading awareness in the community. The District Commandant Avinuo stressed on the importance of establishing Disaster Management Plan in the schools and presented powerpoint presentation to the authorities and staffs of the school. On the second day, the NCCs were trained on the basics of Civil Defence and Disaster Management. Basic techniques, emergency methods of rescue, knotting and lashing, CPR and basic first aid were taught to the NCCs followed by practical. Mock drills were conducted at three schools namely Mount Sinai High School, Fernbrook School and Government Higher Secondary School. The training team displayed demonstrations on basic rescue techniques to the students.
In GratItude
Mrs. Watikumla Walling 12.01.1958 - 12.03.2015
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We express our gratitude to all who stood by us throughout the illness of our beloved Mrs. Watikumla Walling till her last journey. We experienced God’s blessing through your varied means of love and support. With steadfast faith, she delivered care and healing for many and lived in hope covering her life with the grace of Jesus. She has been a blessing to all her loved ones and everyone who knew her. Even as she rest in eternal bliss, may her blessings continue to enrich the lives of those who loved her. Loving husband, daughter, son-in-law & relatives
Tamlu, march 17 (mExN): The District Child Protection Unit Longleng, Department of Social Welfare organized a block level sensitisation programme on ‘Child Rights and Child Protection’ under Integrated Child Protection Scheme at EBRC Hall, Tamlu Town, Longleng on March 12. Resource person, Yanthriba A. Sangtam, Protection Officer (Non Institutional Care) deliberated on Child Rights and Child Protection and stressed on the role of Child Welfare Committee, Juvenile Justice Board, Special Juvenile Police Unit and stakeholders in dealing with children in need of care and protection and juvenile in conflict with law. Human rights are for all people, Children do have rights like adults and they require extra protection and guidance from adults. Adults should show respect to every child to live with dignity and honour. Every child has a right to be safe at home and at school. The child should live in a home with full of love, care, respect and to be well
PhEK, march 17 (mExN): District Child Protection Unit, Phek organized a oneday sensitisation and seminar programme on Juvenile Justice Act 2000 and Integrated Child Protection Scheme (ICPS) for Child Welfare Committee (CWC), Juvenile Justice Board (JJB) on March 11 and Special Juvenile Police Unit (SJPU), Phek and March 13 at Chetheba Town for civil societies and Child Care Institution respectively. A press note said that Satahi Shijo, Programme Manager, State Child Protection Society graced the programme as resource person. Highlighting the programme of ICPS and it functionaries, he said SJPU are the watchdog of the society and appealed them to be vigilant for protection of the children. Velule Tureng (NPS) SDPO, Phek as
concerned by the parents. He opined that School’s should play as a second family in providing care and protection to the children and make learning interesting and enjoyable and refrain from corporal punishment. A child has every right to grow up in an environment of happiness, peace, love and understanding in order to lead a meaningful and become an asset to the society. Every individual in the society should be responsible in protecting child rights.
the special guest spoke about situation prevailing in the district. She appealed to all the civil societies to be co-operative with the police on protecting the children in the district. Anyei Walliemp (NCS), EAC, Chetheba was the guest of honour during the seminar held at Chetheba Town. The EAC appealed to society leaders to give cooperation to the department concerned on protection of the children. Samuel Kapu, District Child Protection Officer (DCPO), Phek highlighted the objective of the ICPS and its functioning in the district. He emphasizes the centre established in the district for protection of vulnerable children. Moajungla, Legal cum Probation Officer, Phek spoke on protection of children from sexual offences and child rights.
He urged the participants to play active role in protecting, safeguarding and upbringing of children. He instructed that any violation of child rights should be well observed and to report immediately to Child Welfare Committee or District Child Protection Unit’s, Special Juvenile Police Unit for necessary actions. The Programme was chaired by Neikhrote Puro , Protection Officer (Institutional Care), Munglen Phom, District Child Pro-
tection Officer, Longleng delivered the welcome note and had an interactive session with the stake holders. Note of gratitude was delivered by Pongau Phom, Social Worker. The Participants were village council Chairman, teachers, student union officials, gaon Buras, DBs, women organizations, angawadi workers, church leaders, Block level child protection committee members, Village level child protection committee members and the public in general.
Gloria Patri Mon chapter begins
moN, mar ch 17 (mExN): With the initiatives of young people, Gloria Patri- the worship revolution has reached Mon town. On March 16 and 17, around 90 volunteers actively participated in the cleanliness drive as part of Gloria Patri, which is hosted by Grace Ministry, Mon. The volunteers cleaned Private Station and Church area, Mon Town respectively during the drive. Starting from March 24 to 26 every evening, worship event will be held at local ground Mon. The combine worship team comprising various artist and worship leaders from Dimapur spearheaded by Sinai Ministry worship team will implore the worship. To merge the vitality of the whole event into another level of anointing anointed preachers from
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Press conference today Kohima, march 17 (DiPr): There will be a press conference on March 18 at 2:30 pm at the Multipurpose Hall of Directorate of Employment and Craftsmen Training, Government of Nagaland. The press conference will be in regard to launching of series of career awareness seminars for the parents of various schools of Nagaland by Career Cliniq in association with the Directorate of Employment and Craftsmen Training.
ANTA Peren informs DimaPur, march 17 (mExN): All the passengers travelling by taxi and buses from Dimapur to Peren are informed that parking will be shifted to Tenyimi Union Complex near Tragopan Hotel, Dimapur from March 23. ANTA Peren Unit president and Anui Travels Dimapur in a press release have acknowledged the land owners and the care taker of Eros Hall complex for their support and service.
Assam Rifles seize liquor Kohima, march 17 (mExN): 19th Assam Rifles, Kohima on March 14 seized liquor consisting 1488 bottles of IMFL (180 ml), 264 bottles of IMFL (375 ml), 368 bottles of IMFL (750 ml), 625 cans of beer (500 ml), and 60 bottles of beer (650 ml) and handed them over to the Superintendent of Excise & Prohibition, Kohima. In this connection, one person identified as Moaten Siba was arrested and handed over for violation of NLTP Act ’89. Informing this in a press release, Superintendent of Excise & Prohibition, Kohima, Katoho Sumi lauded the 19th Assam Rifles for seizing the illegal articles and enforcing the NLTP Act ’89.
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Dimapur DC calls meeting DimaPur, march 17 (mExN): The Dimapur DC has called for a joint emergency meeting on March 24 at 11:00 am in the conference hall to discuss the matter regarding issue of trade license, NOC and residential address proof. The president, secretary and executive members of Dimapur District GB Association and Dimapur GB Union Dimapur Sadar and all administrative officers of the Dimapur DC’s office are requested to attend the meeting without fail.
Free Cochlear implant
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DimaPur, march 17 (mExN): The government of India is providing free Cochlear implant under the Aids to person with Disability (ADIPS) scheme to candidates below 5 years, born deaf or those who lost their hearing after birth. NEIGRIHMS, Shillong is one of the authorised centres in the NE region. Therefore, eligible candidates can contact department of ENT, NEIGRIHMS.
Health camp at Tsiiuma Village mEDziPhEma, march 17 (mExN): Naandi Foundation with the help of Community Health Center Medziphema supported by NABARD Bank Dimapur organised a health camp on March 11 at Tsiiuma Village under Medziphema block. A doctor and a nurse from CHC Medziphema alone with the Naandi Foundation staff conducted the health camp. Around hundred patients from the village availed the free health services. The Chairman of the village, Zhale acknowledged Naandi Foundation and NABARD bank Dimapur for their continuous support and help for the villagers. He also thanked the Doctor and Nurse from CHC Medziphema for their service.
Kohima Village general meeting Kohima, march 17 (mExN): A general meeting of Kohima Village will be held on March 21, 8:00 am at KVC Hall. The meeting will deliberate on various pertinent issues. Therefore, all the frontal organisations under KVC and concerned citizens of the Village have been informed to attend the meeting without fail.
Konyak Union formed in Kiphire
Schedule for cleanliness drive March 18: Bazaar (upper) March 19: Bazaar (lower) March 20: Super market area March 21: ADC Junction March 23: Industry Colony Junction March 24: Fire brigade Junction, March 25: New site Junction March 26: Local Ground area Volunteers clean various areas in Mon town on March 17 as part of Gloria Patri.
Dimapur will minister the word of God focusing on spiritual principles, Transformative leadership and worship revolution. Resource persons are Vessasier (Kingdom
Culture Project), Aküm Longchari (Editor, The Morung Express) and Jack Pochu (Director and founder, The Warehouse Worship School) Based on the theme
'Heaven on Earth', the organisers at Mon district have already initiated the cleanliness drive every morning from 5:00 am- to 6:00 am and it will persist for good.
KiPhirE, march 17 (mExN): The Konyak people of Kiphire have formed a union under the nomenclature Konyak union Kiphire on January 31 for the welfare of the Konyak people living in Kiphire district with following office bearers for the tenure 2015-17: President- Benngam. K; general secretary cum treasurerNathan Konyak; Finance secretary-Shongna Konyak; and Info secretary-Menlao
LOU DHEP officials meet NEEPCO managing director DimaPur, march 17 (mExN): The Land Owners Union, Doyang Hydro Electric Project (LOU DHEP) officials met the Chairman & Managing Director of NEEPCO Ltd in Shillong on February 27. The LOU DHEP officials led by its president, R Yanthan raised core issues such as implementation of agreement of 1988 in-toto; Regularization of 89 days Local Employees; and Land acquisition to expedite at the earliest to raise 333m High Water Elevation level.
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HYDERABAD, MARcH 17 (TNN): With discrimination and attacks on students from the northeastern states a cause for major concern, universities in the city are all set to act on a central directive to begin courses on the heritage and culture of the seven sister states. Following a directive from the ministry of human resource development (MHRD), plans are afoot in the University of Hyderabad (UoH) to begin a course on the history, culture and conflicts in the northeastern states from the June semester. Osmania University (OU), on the other hand, is opening a new centre for northeastern studies. The MHRD directive
has come at a time when conflict is raging in the North East, particularly in Assam, Nagaland and Manipur. Across the country as well as in Hyderabad, students from the northeastern states often complain of discrimination in educational institutes and workplaces. This, authorities presume, is mainly because most people are not aware of the rich cultural heritage of the seven states -Nagaland, Assam, Tripura, Meghalaya, Manipur, Mizoram and Arunachal Pradesh. Hyderabad has a sizeable share of students from the North East and these courses are expected to take off well and help build communal harmony and national inte-
gration, said educationists. Interestingly, those chosen for the initiative in the city are also faculty members from the seven states. "We will offer a multidisciplinary course on North East India that will focus on the constraints and challenges that pin down the region. It will cover several issues, including historical background, social institutions, economy, environmental concerns, gender, social movements and ethnic conflict, in these regions," said Ajailiu Niumai, associate professor from the Centre for the Study of Social Exclusion and Inclusive Policy, University of Hyderabad. "We also have a proposal
to begin a centre for studies from the North East," said Niumai, adding that the University of Hyderabad has close to 600 students and 12 faculty members from the northeastern states. Such courses would help build a conducive environment for people from North East in Hyderabad, said educationists. "There should be more such attempts to get people from the other states in India to understand the socio-cultural complexities of the seven states," Niumai, who is a Naga hailing from Manipur, said. Osmania University (OU), in the meantime, will start a centre on North East studies. "The centre is expected to fetch fund-
ing from the UGC as the MHRD has big plans for integrating curriculum on North East India into varsities," a senior professor from OU said. A proposal for the same will soon be forwarded to MHRD, he added. Osmania University (OU) has around 100 students from the seven states. Meanwhile, UoH vice chancellor E Haribabu said that the varsity has been attracting many students from these states every year and beginning such courses will have a bigger impact. "We have maintained our examination centres in northeastern states despite their nonviability. We also get word of mouth publicity through church groups," he added.
Two hand-raised rhinos released in KNP 'NLUP to continue in Mizoram'
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Two rhinos hand-raised at the IFAW-WTI run Centre for Wildlife Rehabilitation and Conservation (CWRC) were released in Kaziranga National Park today. The two sub-adult male rhinos --Sohola and Baghmari -- have been under the observation of IFAW-
WTI veterinarians and animal keepers since 2010 and 2012 respectively. SK Seal Sarma, DFO, Kaziranga said, “Sohola and Baghmari, the two male rhinos were rescued in different situations from Kaziranga National Park in 2010 and 2012 respectively. Both the rhinos were hand raised at CWRC and released with radio-collar
Northeast Briefs Woman killed in Tripura for allegedly practising witchcraft AGARTAlA, MARcH 17 (IANS): A 55-year-old tribal woman was killed by her neighbours in Tripura for allegedly practising witchcraft, police said here on Tuesday. Kanyapati Debbarma, a mother of three children, was shot dead from a close range at Shyamraichara in Kamalpur, Dhalai district in northern Tripura on Monday night. "A group of youths stormed into the house of Kanyapati and shot her dead on the spot while she was cooking. The victim's husband and children were not at home at the time of incident," a police official said. Police arrested two youths on the basis of the statement of the victim's husband, who told the police that the neighbours always rebuked his wife alleging that she practised witchcraft.
150 fall ill after having 'prasad' BARPETA, MARcH 17 (PTI): About 150 persons were taken ill after consuming 'prasad' after a puja at Patbausi in Barpeta district. According to Barpeta Medical College Superintendent Pradip Ojah, all the persons are stated to be out of danger at present. The affected people took 'prasad' after 'Maa Manasa Puja' last night. They fell ill after consuming the 'prasad' and complained of stomach pain and dehydration after consuming it. All 150 of them were admitted to Barpeta Medical College this morning.
Two militants killed in Meghalaya GUWAHATI, MARcH 17 (IANS): Security forces on Tuesday killed two cadres of Meghalaya-based militant outfit Achik Matgrik Elite Force, the army said. According to Guwahati-based defence spokesperson Lt. Col. Suneet Newton, an operation was carried out by the army's Red Horns division and Meghalaya Police in Petchong Jonksi area in North Garo Hills district of Meghalaya, which borders Goalpara district of Assam. Two cadres -- identified as Akhi Momin and Selba Sangma -- were killed in the operation. A pistol, two rifles and ammunition were recovered from them. In another incident in Assam's Chirang district, the army apprehended two cadres of the National Democratic Front of Bodoland. They were identified as Bathiram Goyari and Semla Owari.
Rare giant flying squirrel rescued ITANAGAR, MARcH 17 (PTI): A rare giant flying squirrel was rescued from two men in Arunachal Pradesh's West Kameng district and released into the wild, forest department sources said today. The Hodgson's giant flying squirrel (petaurista magnificus), a rare species of eastern Himalaya, was rescued from Dirang Basti and released in the forest of Thembang Bapu Community Conservation Area yesterday, said Deputy Conservator of Forest (HQ) Diganta Gogoi. Tenzin Chogyal, a committee member of Thembang Bapu CCA management committee rescued the animal from two strangers while they were playing with it late last week. The species is found in the sub-continent from Myanmar to Nepal and is protected as schedule II species under the Wildlife (Protection) Act 1972. Giant flying squirrels are unique among mammals as they can glide from tree to tree in sub-tropical and temperate forests. Some of these species are attractively coloured and Hodgson's giant flying squirrel has a rich rufous and black body colour, a forest official said.
and ear-tag for monitoring their movement for a period of time in Kaziranga.” Both the rhinos were released in the Bagori range of Kaziranga NP. This is for the first time that rescued and hand raised rhinos are released at Kaziranga National Park. Eight other rescued and hand-raised rhinos were successfully rehabilitated at Manas National Park.
AIzAWl, MARcH 17 (PTI): Mizoram Governor Dr Aziz Qureshi today said the New Land Use Policy (NLUP), the flagship programme of the ruling Congress in the state, would continue despite demand from some quarters to stop it. In his customary address in the state assembly on the first day of the session, Qureshi said all commitments made by the government would be fulfilled and that funds should not be constraints. "Instead of stopping, the role of NLUP will be expanded to make it more comprehensive," he said. Earlier, Chief Minister Lal Thanhawla alleged that the opposition party leaders met leaders of the BJPled NDA government at the Centre to stop the NLUP as the beneficiaries were selected on the basis of political affiliations. The governor said of the 1,35,000 families to be
covered, 62,567 beneficiaries were disbursed the full amount while the state government would continue to support and make payment for the remaining 72,433 beneficiaries as per the revised action plan.
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GUWAHATI, MARcH 17 (ET): Assam is engaged in an interesting debate these days: who is an Assamese? From literary bodies to student unions, all are trying to crack his identity. Clause 6 of the Assam Accord which was signed six years after the anti foreigners' movement, stipulates constitutional safeguard for the Assamese. And to implement this clause, the government has sought a definition of the word 'Assamese'. Former chief minister and Congress politician Bhumidhar Barman said in the state assembly recently that Clause 6 of the Accord could not be implemented because of the delay in finalising the definition of "Assamese people". The Accord, which is a Memorandum of Settlement (MoS) signed between the Government of India representatives and leaders of the Assam movement in New Delhi on August 15, 1985, hasn't been implemented after 29 years. Union home ministry is the nodal ministry for implementation of the Accord. "Assam Sahitya Sab-
ha believes that all Indian citizens who live in Assam and for whom Assamese is mother tongue or either their second or third language, irrespective of the places of their origin, ethnicity, caste or religion, are inseparable part of the greater Assamese society and hence, they are Assamese," Dhrubajyoti Bora, president of the apex literary body, Asam Sahitya Sabha, said. However, there's no consensus on this. DN Chakravartty, former president of Kamrup Mahanagar Zila Sahitya Sabha, termed this definition as "preposterous, ludicrous and dangerous", arguing that it would not only throw the indigenous communities into wilderness, but will also frustrate the very basis of the Assam Accord and nullify the sacrifices made by the 800odd martyrs for the cause of protecting the identity of Assamese people. Chakravartty said that all castes like Kalitas, Keots and Brahmins numbering about 20, and ethnic groups should
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be categorized in the list of Assamese community. He added that Muslims who came to Assam prior to and after the 13th century during the Ahom days and later came to be known as Goriyas and Moriyas will also be considered Assamese. Various tribes hailing from central India and Odisha during the 19th century to man the tea gardens of Assam would also be considered bona-fide Assamese as would be over a lakh of Sikhs who were brought in by Ahom king Chandrakanta Sinha in 1816. However, there are critics to this definition as well. All Assam Students' Union (AASU), which is signatory to the Accord under Clause 6, is demanding reservation of seats in the Assembly, Parliament and local bodies for Assamese people. AASU adviser Samujjal Bhattacharya maintained that reservation for indigenous people is necessary to prevent a foreign national from getting elected to such bodies.
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Mirach Capital to file $400 mn defamation suit against Sahara grp
New York, March 17 (PTi): US-based Mirach Capital said Tuesday it is initiating a $400 million defamation lawsuit against Subrata Roy-led Sahara group, alleging that the failed financing deal with the Indian conglomerate has caused “irreparable harm” and “shaken investor confidence”. Accusing Mirach Capital of cheating and forgery in the failed $2.05 billion loan arrangement, Sahara, too, had said last month that it has initiated legal action against the US-based firm. The crisis-hit group had alleged that Mirach and its CEO Saransh Sharma’s criminal conduct and lack of financial capabilities to
honour such huge commitments led to the breaking down of the deal, leading to the loss of precious time, resources and position of Sahara. In a press release issued today, Mirach has now accused Sahara of hurling “unfounded allegations” against it despite “factual evidence” that completely dispels Sahara’s “trumped up” allegations of forgery. Stating that the Lucknow-based company and its representatives continue to attempt to discredit Mirach and its CEO Sharma in the court of public opinion, Mirach said it is “announcing a defamation lawsuit to the amount of USD 400 million against
the Sahara Group, as well as a news organisation believed to be a collaborator.” Mirach further accused Sahara’s representatives of breaching an exclusivity contract with it following public comments by its Indian-origin CEO Sharma regarding the group’s acquisition strategy of the Sahara assets. “Unable to make payments on the interest of the proposed loan package, and being an unwilling seller of the properties, Sahara launched a series of false allegations to discredit Mirach and kill the loan transaction. “It further attempted to discredit CEO Saransh Sharma, launching un-
proven allegations of forgery that have claimed to be validated by Sahara’s ‘internal investigations’,” the firm said adding that when it fought back against those allegations, Sahara “trumped up” stories of a US probe. Mirach asserted that no US federal authorities have contacted it and its directors to date for any investigation. “In light of these actions, which have caused irreparable harm in the form of loss of income, shaken investor confidence, personal injury and more, Mirach Capital Group is prepared to litigate until justice is served,” the firm said.
Super Mario and Pokemon could finally feature on smartphones TokYo, March 17 (aP): After years of scoffing at the threat from smartphones, Nintendo Co. is doing an about face and entering an alliance with Japanese mobile game company DeNA Co. to develop games for mobile devices. The announcement Tuesday means that Nintendo’s trademark game characters such as Super Mario and Pokemon could finally feature on smartphones and tablets. Such characters have been fiercely protected by Nintendo, appearing only on Nintendo platforms such as the Wii home console and 3DS mobile machines. Both sides said they will build a global membership service for various devices including personal computers, smartphones and Nintendo machines. The service is set to launch in the fall of 2015. They said the mobile games won’t be mere adaptations of the games already out for the Nintendo machines but developed especially for the smartphone experience. The alliance will be combining Nintendo’s intellectual property and
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‘Sebi to take action against FDI doubles to cos with no woman director’ $4.48 bn in January New Delhi, March 17 (PTi): Market regulator Sebi will take ‘necessary’ action against listed firms which fail to appoint at least one woman director on their Boards by the end of this month, Parliament was informed today. The capital markets watchdog had issued guidelines in February last year asking companies to appoint at least one woman director on their Board by October 1, 2014 which was later relaxed to April 1, 2015. “Sebi will take necessary action when the compliance position by companies is known after March 31, 2015,” Minister of State for Finance, Jayant Sinha said in a written reply to Rajya Sabha. According to an estimate, nearly one-third of the top-500 listed companies do not have any female representation on their respective Boards. With just a fortnight left to meet the deadline, Sebi has written to more than 160 such compa-
nies to ensure compliance. After Sebi’s direction in February last year, many companies had stepped up efforts to have women directors on their Boards and nearly 500 female members were nominated to the Boards till December 2014, although many of them happen to be family members of the promoters. Still, a large number of companies are yet to comply. The norms were finalised by the regulator after detailed discussions were held between Sebi and concerned stakeholders for over a year and involve stronger regulations for listed companies than those prescribed under the Companies Act for non-listed entities. These include clarifications on rules relating to the appointment and qualification of directors as well as independent directors, matters relating to related party transactions, and rules governing meetings of Board and its powers.
New Delhi, March (PTi): Foreign direct investment (FDI) in India more than doubled to $4.48 billion in January, the highest inflow in last 29 months. It was in September 2012 that India had attracted FDI that was worth $4.67 billion. During the April-January period of the current fiscal, the foreign inflows have grown by 36%, year-on-year, to $25.52 billion, according to data from Department of Industrial Policy and Promotion (DIPP). The inflows were at $18.74 billion during the same period a year ago. Amongst the top 10 sectors, telecom received the maximum FDI of $2.83 billion in the 10-month period, followed by services ($2.64 billion), automobiles ($2.04 billion), computer software and hardware ($1.30 billion) and pharmaceuticals ($1.25 billion). During the period (April-January), India received the maximum FDI from Mauritius at $7.66 billion, followed by Singapore ($5.26 billion), the Netherlands ($3.13 billion), Japan ($1.61 billion) and the US ($ 1.58 billion).
Datawind launches Hyundai Motor launches i20 Active Delhi, March 17 (iaNS): tive. The diesel variant is ranged between 2G, 3G smartphones New Automobile manufacturer Hyundai Mo- Rs.7.63 lakh and Rs.8.89 lakh. The vehicle sports several unique feator India Tuesday launched its new sport with free internet styled vehicle i20 Active at the global de- tures such as projector headlamps with
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New Delhi, March 17 (iaNS): Low-cost internet connectivity and wireless web access products company Datawind on Tuesday launched its affordable smartphone range, which will come with free unlimited internet browsing for one year on Reliance Communications, a company statement said here. Priced at Rs.1,999, the PocketSurfer 2G4 is a 3.5-inch, dual SIM, EDGE network compatible smartphone and the PocketSurfer 3G4 is a 4 inch, dual SIM, dual camera, 3G network compatible smartphone priced at Rs.2,999. Priced at Rs.5,499 the 5-inch PocketSurfer 3G5 smartphone has been upgraded to include a year of free web browsing, the statement said. Datawind had also manufactured Aakash tablet earlier. “With this new range of ultra-low cost smartphones, powered with free internet access by India’s leading network, we hope to ignite a spark that will revolutionise India’s Attendees walk past Nintendo Co.’s Super Smash Bros. movement towards achieving its grand vision of a Digital signage at the 2014 Electronic Entertainment Expo, known as E3, in Los Angeles, California June 11, 2014. (REUTERS India,” said Suneet Singh Tuli, president & CEO, DataWind.
but event here. The vehicle comes in both petrol and diesel powered variants and is priced between Rs.6.38 lakh and Rs.8.89 lakh (exShowroom Delhi). According to the company, the i20 Active will be a trend-setter model reflecting Hyundai’s modern premium brand direction and will propel Hyundai’s growth in India. The vehicle is powered by both petrol and diesel engine options. The 1.2 Kappa Dual VTVT petrol engine gives a mileage output of 17.19 km per litre. The 1.4 U2 CRDi diesel engine returns a mileage of 21.19 km per litre. Variant-wise the vehicle is priced between Rs.6.38 lakh and Rs.7.09 lakh for petrol powered i20 Ac-
LED day time running and positioning lamps. Interior colour package, aluminium pedals and smart key with push button start. Other features of the vehicle includes steering position reminder, auto door unlock, service reminder, parking sensor display and headlamp escort function.
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game development skills with DeNA’s expertise in mobile games, the announcement said. Under the alliance, Kyoto-based Nintendo will acquire about 15 million DeNA shares or a 10 percent stake. In return, DeNA will acquire about 1.759 million Nintendo shares, or 1.24 percent of the company. Both acquisitions are worth 22 billion yen ($182 million). The payment is due April 2, they said. Nintendo has run into trouble in the past few years as people increasing-
Emerging markets must prepare for US rate hike: IMF’s Lagarde
ly turned to mobile phones to play games and spend time on social networks. The company is expecting to turn a profit for the fiscal year ending later this month, a turnaround from red ink the previous year. Tokyo-based DeNA, founded in 1999, has a reputation as an innovator and is one of the most successful of a new generation of Japanese technology companies. It develops and operates a broad range of mobile and online services including games and e-commerce.
MuMbai, March 17(reuTerS): Emerging markets must prepare for the impact of a rise in U.S. interest rates which could surprise in both its timing and pace, the head of the International Monetary Fund said in India on Tuesday. In a speech in Mumbai, Managing Director Christine Lagarde warned the so-called “taper tantrum” that slammed emerging markets in 2013 could be repeated.
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At that time, then-Fed Chair Ben Bernanke sent investors running when he talked about conditions that might cause the Fed to reduce its $85 billion-amonth in bond purchases aimed at stimulating the economy. “The danger is that vulnerabilities that build up during a period of very accomodative monetary policy can unwind suddenly when such policy is reversed, creating sub-
stantial market volatility,” Lagarde said in prepared remarks. “We already got a taste of it during the taper tantrum ... I am afraid this may not be a one-off episode.” Lagarde said advanced economies could help reduce the risk of market volatility by communicating policy intentions clearly. But she added that emerging markets that had tackled economic vulnerabilities had fared better when
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shockwaves hit in 2013. “In particular, higher GDP growth, stronger external current account positions, lower inflation and more liquid financial markets helped dampen market volatility,” said Lagarde, adding a more resilient financial services sector would help. India, Lagarde said, is pursuing reforms that are “timely, but will also need to be pursued with the utmost speed”. DIMAPUR Civil Hospital:
Speaking at the Reserve Bank of India, Lagarde said central banks should also stand ready to act, with both liquidity support and targeted foreign exchange interventions. India has cut rates twice in out-of-cycle moves this year. In a statement published alongside its last cut, the RBI said the possible spillover of volatility from international financial markets was “a significant risk”.
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CM presents C&AG report 2013- 2014 Reply to starred questions ASSEMBLY SESSION Our Correspondent Kohima | March 17
Chief Minister TR Zeliang during the NLA session today presented Comptroller & Auditor General of India (C&AG) Report for the year 20013- 2014. The report included state finances for the year ended March 31, 2014, social, economic, revenue and general sectors for the year ended March 31, 2014, Finance Accounts (Volume 1 & 2) 2013-14 and Appropriation Accounts (2013-14). Chief Minister also presented supplementary demands for grants for the year 2014-15 on the floor of the House. Further, Zeliang presented supplementary demands for grants for regularization of excess expenditure for the year 2000-2001, 2005-2006, 2008-2009, 20092010 and 2010-2011. NLA speaker said discussion and voting for such matters shall be taken up on March 19.
Dimapur, march 17 (Dipr): Replying to a starred question asked by MLA Tokheho Yepthomi during the 8th Session of the 12th Nagaland Legislative Assembly today, Home Minister Y Patton said there was no proposal to create Urban Deputy Commissioner for Dimapur district. Tokheho suggested creation of a separate Deputy Commissioner for Urban areas along with Police Commissioner in Dimapur in order to effectively maintain law and order and execute development activities, and also because of the problem of shifting DC office to the new site in Chumukedima. Meanwhile, Minister for National Highways Nuklutoshi replying to starred question asked by MLA Tokheho Yepthomi said there are nine (9) National Highways in Nagaland, of which, three (3) are under Border Roads Organisation and seven (7) under NPWD including NH-702 D near Mokokchung connecting Mariani which is yet to be entrusted by the Ministry. He also mentioned that due to contractors’ problems, land owners problems and poor workmanship along with time frame allocation of funds, roads conditions were poor. He added that because of very low
mandate of the people and the responsibility to deliver the goods. It is time to realize the goal of the DAN government to work with the Selection of developmen- people and for the people, tal schemes to be based on and make our land a land performance of peace and prosperity,” he Chief Minister TR Ze- added. liang today said the DAN government has decided CM, ministers, PS lay anthat the criterion for se- nual administrative report lection of developmental Chief minister TR Zeschemes under State Plan liang today laid the annual shall henceforth be based administrative report 2014on the merit of performance 15 of the departments of of each department. Pre- industries & commerce, senting the Annual Finan- Nagaland State Mineral cial Statement (Vote on Ac- Development Corporation counts) for the year 2015-16 Limited, art & culture, dehere on the floor of the partment of under develHouse, Chief Minister said oped areas, fisheries, state departments that execute institute of rural developprogrammes with a higher ment, science & technollevel of efficiency and bet- ogy, geology & mining, food ter results will be allocated a & civil supplies and women higher percentage of funds resources development. each year. Similarly, he said, Others who laid their downsizing of funds for de- respective department’s partments that do not show annual administrative repositive results in imple- ports included; minister for mentation of projects will be home Y. Patton, minister for social security & welfare considered. “This is being done in and parliamentary affairs order to safeguard the inter- Kiyanilie Peseyie, minisest and welfare of the state ter for health & family weland the people, and avoid fare P. Longon, minister for wastage of funds,” he told power C. Kipili Sangtam, the assembly session. He parliamentary secretary for also stated that with the an- horticulture Kejong Chang, nouncement of greater de- parliamentary secretary for volution of divisible pool of school education Yitachu, funds to the states, “we will parliamentary secretary for be in position to give teeth higher education, technical to this policy.” “The gov- & SCERT Deo Nukhu and ernment cannot ignore the parliamentary secretary for
ACAUT commends JCF Dimapur, march 17 (mExN): The ACAUT Nagaland has applauded the Joint Chairmen Forum (JCF) representing Dobagaon, Eralibill, Ekranipathar, Hollohon and Aoyimti villages for recommitting themselves to ‘One Government One Tax’. A press release from Media Cell, ACAUT Nagaland stated that “as concerned Nagas having a heart for the future,” the village councils on March 16 undertook an exercise to stop all kinds of unabated taxation under their jurisdictions. “Along with the decision of Showuba Village Council to stop taxation under their jurisdiction, the leadership shown
by JCF is an exercise which should inspire every Nagas to concertedly work for an objective to unite all the NPGs since unabated taxation is cause of factionalism and vice-versa,” it added. The ACAUT Nagaland also appealed to all the business community, government contractors, government servants to desist from paying any form of tax, starting the new financial year, 2015-16. “Any compliance with unauthorized taxation demand, whether willfully or out of fear, would undo all the hard work for Naga unity tirelessly initiated by all sections of society, including FNR,” ACAUT Nagaland stated.
bidding of contractors under NPWD, the quality of work was poorer comparing with roads under BRO.
Edu dept implementing compulsory education
Replying to a starred question, Parliamentary Secretary for School Education, Yitachu stated that the department is fully implementing compulsory education to all children in the state. He stated that the Right of Children to Free and Compulsory Education Act, 2009 and Nagaland Right to Children to Free and Compulsory Education Rules, 2010 have been implemented in the State. Yitachu also stated that the Education department has taken up the supply of text books and uniform. He said that the offices concerned have been informed to collect text books for the 2015 academic session.
Obituary reference to AE Lotha
Obituary reference was made to former Special Secretary of NLA, AE Lotha today at the assembly session. Nagaland Legislative Assembly Speaker, Chotisuh Sazo mentioned that Late AE Lotha was a humble and dedicated officer who faithfully served with sincerity and honesty.
planning & coordination, evaluation and monitoring cell Neiba Kronu. Earlier, MLA S.I. Jamir, chairman of the committee on Government Assurances (2014-15) presented a copy of the 88th Report on Action taken on the observations/ recommendations contained in the 85th Report of the Committee on Government Assurances. Parliamentary secretary for school education Yitachu laid a copy of the Nagaland Board of School Education (NBSE) Rules, 2015. 51,737 senior citizens covered under IGNOAPS Altogether, 51,737 senior citizens of the State are covered under Indira Gandhi National Old Age Pension Scheme (IGNOAPS). District wise beneficiaries under IGNOAPS are: Kohima- 6677, Mokokchung- 6921, Zunheboto- 5644, Wokha- 5554, Mon- 6032, Tuensang- 5372, Phek- 5801, Longleng- 1518, Peren- 2082, Kiphire- 1762 and Dimapur- 4374. This was stated in the annual administrative report of the social welfare department 2014-15 tabled on the floor of the House by minister for social security & welfare Kiyanilie Peseyie. 3161 senior citizens, who are 80 years and above, shall be given monthly pension of Rs. 500, the report stated, adding that the state government also provides Rs.
100 per month to each beneficiary as state contribution towards the IGNOAPS. Under Indira Gandhi National Widow Pension Scheme (IGNWPS), deserving BPL widows of 40-59 years of age are provided with pension of Rs. 300 per month. At present 4464 such widows are covered under the scheme. The report also stated that under India Gandhi National Disability Pension Scheme (IGNDPS), deserving BPL persons with severe and multiple disabilities from 18-59 years of age are provided with pension @ Rs. 300 per month. Altogether 1276 disabled persons are covered under this scheme. Further, disabled students from Class A- VIII are provided with scholarship of Rs. 200 per head per month. At present, 208 students are provided with scholarship under this scheme. Financial assistance @ Rs. 200 per month is provided to the needy disabled persons. Altogether 2000 disabled persons are covered under this scheme. Presently, 1625 totally blind persons are provided with financial assistance @ Rs. 200 per month. The report also stated that social welfare department is the channelizing agency for providing loans to persons with disabilities from National Handicapped Finance & Devel-
opment Corporation. So far, 494 disabled persons have been granted loans up to Rs. 50,000 for taking up various trades like grocery, vegetable, vendor/garden, piggery, poultry, handicrafts etc. NPPC Tuli on the threshold of revival The Nagaland Pulp & Paper Company Ltd (NPPC), Tuli is on the threshold of revival and the major components of the projects, tenders have already been issued and awarded to various firms. “The state government shall have equity share of 10%,” according to the annual administrative report of the department of industries & commerce 2014-15 tabled on the floor of the House here today by Chief Minister TR Zeliang. In the first phase, the report stated that an amount of Rs. 469 crore shall be sanctioned by the Ministry of Heavy Industries, Government of India and in the second phase, an amount of Rs. 190 crore shall be released. The revival is expected to be completed by November 2016. “It is expected that the revival of NPPC, Tuli shall provide the opportunities for setting up of downstream ancillary industries as well as generate employment opportunities for the youth,” the report stated.
greetings, while YM Humtsoe, Additional Secretary to the government of Nagaland spoke on behalf of the first batch of the school. Former Minister Dr. Chumben Murry and Peter Yanthan, DAO Wokha, also exhorted the gathering. N Janbemo Humtsoe, president of DBAA, Wokha unit delivered the vote of thanks and presided over the business session, while Fr. CM Joseph, Provincial delegate, pronounced the benediction. The business session deliberated on the forthcoming Golden Jubilee
theme “peace for development and development for peace”. She further maintained that without peace there is no room for development and urged the gathering to have peace within self and within the family and the society to pave way for development of the district. Emphasizing on quality education of the people to compete with the rest of the world, she challenged the Konyak Students’ Union to increase the literacy rate of the district and at the same time appealed to the parents to leave a good legacy of doing good work for their children. She also urged upon the government of-
ficers to leave a good footstep by being sincere in their service and doing justice to the people during their short stay at Mon. N. Thongwang Konyak, Chairman DPDB & Advisor of DUDA, speaking on behalf of the elected members and DPDB lauded Angau I. Thou for making Mon one of the peaceful districts in the State during her tenure as Deputy Commissioner. He also thanked her for initiating various developmental and welfare activities particularly for the women, students and old people. Most of the speakers asserted that the outgoing DC played the role of a good
mother and a sister besides an able administrator who listened to the voice of the people rather than giving directives. They also described Anagu I. Thou as an ambassador of peace, God fearing person tending to the needs of the people and touching the lives of everyone. Her activity was not limited to her office duty alone. She visited more than 80 villages, including Shinnyu, the remotest village of Mon district and even visited villages across the international border. She also organized DPDB meeting in the remote village to witness the reality of the people living in the grassroot level.
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Leaders appeal for ADC in Pungro KiphirE, march 17 (mExN): Public and student leaders from Pungro sub-division of Kiphire district have appealed for replacement of Sub Divisional Officer (C) with an Additional Deputy Commissioner in the Pungro sub division. In a memorandum submitted to the Home Commissioner, Kohima, the leaders of six organisations reminded that Pungro was upgraded to Additional Deputy Commissioner (ADC) in the year 2012. However, in the recent bureaucratic rejig, outgoing ADC of Pungro, who was
transferred as Deputy Secretary, Work & Housing, was replaced with an SDO(C) as per the government notification dated March 2. In this regard, YAA urged the Home Commissioner to clarify on the bureaucratic rejig of ADC Pungro, the memorandum said. Yet, till date no response has been made from the government “which (is) assumed to be a big failure on the part of the Government.” Therefore, the Pungro leaders in the memo requested the Home Commissioner to look into the grievances of the public
and replace the SDO(C) with ADC. It warned that failing to expedite the issue, the general public of Pungro sub-division will have no alternative, but move with agitation to the government. The memorandum was appended by president of Public Forum Pungro SubDivision, president of GBs Union Pungro Sub-Division, deputy chairman of Pungro Adhoc Town Council, president of Yimchung Berü Arihako, Pungro unit, vice president of Pungro Area College Students’ Union, president of Pungro Town Students’ Union.
NPCC condemns attacks on Christians the agenda of their communal masters to the extent of even advising the Christian community to desist from carrying out their mission activities now stands exposed before the people,” NPCC added. “Pleading with its central leadership to protect and preserve secularism is mere eyewash to hoodwink the people since the polarizing activities of the RSS and its affiliates have gone beyond extreme.” Further, referring to the press statement of State BJYM, which had distanced itself from the remarks of an RSS leader, who had said all Indians are DNA wise Hindus, NPCC asked, “Why distance from the father (RSS)
when it continues to cozy up with its offspring BJP? Do they feel that the people of Nagaland will take their bait and see them in a new garb?” NPCC pointed out that in the ten months of BJP rule, “their promised dreams to the people have become mere illusions and the real agenda of targeting the minorities have gained precedence over all other issues of governance.” “The state BJP leaders instead of pleading with its party central leadership should rather remember their upbringings and beliefs that are under threat from the BJP-RSS combine and severe its connection with the party that has no respect for others,” it added.
NUVSU visit schools, college
slated to be celebrated in October 2015 and constituted the Alumni Golden Jubilee Committee with Peter Yanthan as convener, Grace Tsanglao, Dr. Chumben Murry and YM Humtsoe as members. The house also conducted DBAA, Wokha unit election for the tenure 2015-19. The new team of DBAA, Wokha unit will be headed by Libemo Kithan as president, Woben Patton as vice president, Thungchamo Ezung as secretary, Marina Kikon as treasurer, Meribeni and Mhabemo Humtsoe as councillors.
Shower of praises for Mon DC as she leaves office moN, march 17 (Dipr): The people of Mon district bid adieu to Deputy Commissioner Anagu I. Thou on March 16 at DC office complex. In her valedictory speech, the outgoing DC thanked the HoDs, government officers, NGOs and her staff for their cooperation and support rendered to her in maintaining law and order in the district. Asserting that providing a peaceful environment largely depends on the cooperation and support of the people, she appealed to all to give the same cooperation and support to the new DC to enable him to achieve the government’s
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Dimapur, march 17 (mExN): The Nagaland Pradesh Congress Committee (NPCC) has condemned the attacks on Christians and vandalizing of churches across the country "that has generated enough fear psychosis among the minority community." In a press statement, NPCC Media Cell also stated that the “hate speeches and provocations” by the RSS and its affiliates against the religious minorities serve “enough indication about pre-meditated plan to selectively target the most peace loving minority community F&ES saves property worth in the country.” Rs. 1803.58 lakhs “The state BJP which The state’s fire & emer- had repeatedly defended gency services have responded to various categories of 101 fire calls from April 2014 till date and saved property worth about Rs. 1803.58 lakhs of state’s Dimapur, march 17 wealth. (mExN): The Naga United The estimated prop- Village Students’ Union erty lost during the year is (NUVSU) headed by its about Rs. 2245.72 lakhs, president Pole Venyo and according to an annual ad- general secretary Khuvito ministrative report of home visited Great Commission department tabled on the Higher Secondary School, floor of the House by home Highland Hall School, Govminister Y. Patton here to- ernment High school, Hope day. The report stated that Academy, and C-Edge Colfire station Longleng, Sub lege under Naga United Vilfire station Medziphema lage, Dimapur on March 13. and Chiephobozou is on While interacting with the verge of completion. the teacher-in-charge Fire station at Kohima, of Government Primary Mokokchung and Zunhe- School, the union was boto are under construction briefed on how the school while fire station in Peren is was facing difficulties in completed. Acquisition of teaching due to delay in land measuring 58.43 acres issuing text book from the for Regional Training Cen- center, a press release from tre at Chiechama under Ko- the students’ union stated. hima district has been com- In this regard, the Union pleted. Basing on SFAC and has requested the educaNDMA criteria, the depart- tion authority concerned ment is eyeing for estab- to supply the text book lishing fire station in all the on time as approached ADC headquarters, 11 fire stations in the district headquarters and one training institute, the report added.
DBHSS Wokha honours former students WoKha, march 17 (mExN): Commemorating the school’s year of Golden Jubilee, Don Bosco Higher Secondary School (DBHSS) Wokha organized felicitation programme for its past pupils on March 14 at DBHSS Youth Center here, which was attended by more than 100 alumni. A press release from Don Bosco Alumni Association (DBAA), Wokha unit secretary, Erenbeni Kikon and vice president, Thungchamo Ezung, informed that FP Solo, president of Dimapur Provincial Federation of Don Bosco Alumni delivered
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Words of appreciation and good wishes were proposed by the Addl. Superintendent of Police, T. Renabomo Odyuo, ADC Tizit; Akheto Shohe, Assistant Election Officer; Wangkem Konyak, PA to DC; Er. Alongse Sangtam, Principal ITI & General Secretary, Officers’ Club; Wanmai, Assistant Commandant (VG); Bangtok Konyak, Office Superintendent, DC’s Office; Manlip Konyak, President KU; Lomei Konyak, President KNSK; Loungai Konyak, President KSU; Longpheak Konyak, President GB’s Federation of Mon district; and Nockpai Konyak, President KVCU.
Members of Naga United Village Students’ Union with students during their visit.
by the school concerned. The Union underlined that schools exam are approaching and without proper supply and delay of textbook, the students and the teachers are facing difficulties. The Union also emphasized on Tobacco Con-
trol Act (COPTA 2003) and encouraged all the students to work together to bring changes to the society. Meanwhile, it lauded and congratulated all the school and college administrations and the teaching faculty for giving their best in the field of education.
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GPRN/NSCN Republic Day on March 21
Dimapur, march 17 (mExN): The GPRN/NSCN through its MIP has informed that the '35th Republic Day' will be observed on March 21 at CHQ (Council Head Quarter), Designated Camp, Khehoi. The GPRN/NSCN further informed that that the 'Tatar Hoho' is scheduled to be held from March 24 to 26. All GPRN/NSCN members have been directed to reach the Designated Camp by March 20 without fail.
AR & police apprehend one Kohima, march 17 (mExN): Troops of 19 Assam Rifles along with police representatives launched an operation at Razhu Point, Kohima on March 14 and apprehended one person identified as Moaten Siba (37). A press release informed that 102 cases of varieties of liquor worth Rs. 1,75,000/- and cash amounting to Rs. 2,50,000/- were recovered from the possession of the apprehended person. The seized liquor and cash and the apprehended person were handed over to the Superintendent of Excise and Prohibition, Kohima for further investigation, it added.
33 AR apprehend one moN, march 17 (mExN): Troops of 33 Assam Rifles apprehended one NSCN (K) cadre with arms and ammunition from Walo Ward, Mon on March 15, according to a press release from Assam Rifles. Following the lead from the extortion documents recovered during an operation on March 10, 33 Assam Rifles monitored movements of Tomwang Konyak, Rajapeyu, Mon Village and stepped up vigil in the area, resulting in his apprehension, the release said. Two point 22mm Rifles along with ammunition and incriminating documents were recovered from the house of the apprehended person, the release informed, adding the accused along with the recovered items were handed over to Mon Police station.
DDEO Dimapur informs head of schools
Dimapur, march 17 (mExN): Deputy District Education Officer (DDEO) of Dimapur, R Amongla Jamir has informed all the head of institutions under Dimapur District that painting and essay competition on the theme “Role of water and sanitation towards healthy living” is being organized and sponsored by the department of PHED Dimapur. In this regard, all concerned have been requested to send five KDHU demands students each from Class 8-10 along with a teacher guide to Little Star Higher Secondlegal action ary School, Midland, Dimapur on March KiphirE, march 17 (mExN): The 19 at 10:00 am without fail. The winners will Kiphire District Handicapped Union be awarded prizes and participants will be (KDHU) has demanded legal action paid remuneration, it was informed. against some individuals and officials of the school education department Tseminyu SDPDB regarding the misappropriation of Rs. meeting on March 20 12,79,50,000/- meant for welfare of the people with disabilities in the State. The TsEmiNyu, march 17 (Dipr): union in a release issued by its president, Tseminyu Sub-Division planning DevelV Yokhase Sangtam expressed hope that opment Board meeting will be held on the Special Investigation Team (SIT) will March 20 at the SDPDB conference hall vigorously investigate the case without of ADC office Tseminyu. Therefore, all the any fear or favour in order to bring justice concerned SDPDB members have been into the disabled people in the State. formed to attend the meeting without fail.
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C O M M E N T A R Y
Richard Heinberg
Only Less Will Do
WEDnEsDAy 18 MArcH 2015 voluME X IssuE 74
People Equal Some people shoot up tall. Some hardly leave the ground at all. Yet-people equal. Equal. One voice is a sweet mango. Another is a nonsugar tomato. Yet-people equal. Equal. Some people rush to the front. Others hang back, feeling they can’t. Yet-people equal. Equal. Hammer some people, you meet a wall. Blow hard on others, they fall. Yet-people equal. Equal. One person will aim at a star. For another, a hilltop is too far. Yet-people equal. Equal. Some people get on with their show. Others never get on the go. Yet-People equal. Equal. James Berry
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Someone Greater than a Governor Thought-Provoking Question: We do well in treating Delhi with respect. But how do we treat our God? What does God say? Read Malachi 1:6-14 Malachi, a prophet in the days of Nehemiah, directed his message to the people of God, who were living in Palestine. At that time Judea was just a Persian district under a pechah (a Persian term for governor) and the people paid their taxes to him (1:8; Neh. 5:15). Under this condition, their spirit of nationalism was at a low. Politically, the people had lost most of their hope for a bright new future in Judah. Economically, times were hard for the poor. They were mistreated and harassed (Neh. 5:1-5). Economic injustices abounded. Hence, some started asking, “Where is the God of justice?” (Mal. 2:17). Then God responded: “So I will come near to you for judgment…against sorcerers, adulterers, and perjurers, against those who defraud laborers of their wages, who oppress the widows and the fatherless, and deprive aliens of justice, but do not fear me” (3:5). On religious front, the temple had been rebuilt, but the Lord had not filled it with His glory. So there were tears of despair. Yes, they were still going through the regular motion of rituals, but their heart was no longer in their worship. The priests were not guarding the truth anymore. The people had stopped bringing their tithes and offerings to God. The men were divorcing their Jewish wives to marry pagan women. At such a period of low morale, Malachi appeared announcing the greatness of God as the King whose Name is to be feared among the nations (1:5,11,14). If taxes were paid and due respect was given to a human governor, how much more they should respect the LORD Almighty. After all, they owed their very lives to Him. They lived on His land and enjoyed His benevolent provisions. But they had not paid their “taxes” (tithes) and brought their offerings of gratitude to Him. Hence, the entire nation was put under a curse. But if they would stop “robbing” what was due Him, He would pour upon them an overflowing blessing. Because they failed to honor God’s name, they suffered under His curse (1:12; 2:1). If, however, they would fear Him and honor His name, they would enjoy His favor again (2:5; 3:6; 4:2). Okay, so now what? If we Nagas can let God be our King and live to honor His name, He will grant us His favor. To acknowledge His rule over our lives is to pay our “taxes” (tithes) to Him. To honor His name is to bring the best of everything we have, including our lives and possessions, to Him. Then, God says, “Then all the nations will call you blessed, for yours will be a delightful land” (Mal. 3:12). Prayer: Lord, I acknowledge You as my King. I want to be an obedient subject. I submit my heart to Your rule. I want to honor You with everything I have: my time, my talents, my money, my belongings. Use me for the service of Your kingdom. Amen. Taken from the book “Breakfast with the King: The 100-Day Devotional” by Mazie Nakhro
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hen I’m not writing books or essays on environmental issues, or sleeping or eating, you’re likely to find me playing the violin. This has been an obsessive activity for me since I was a boy, and seems to deliver ever more satisfaction as time passes. Making and operating the little wooden box that is a violin is essentially a pre-industrial activity: nearly all its parts are from renewable sources (wood, horsetail, sheepgut), and playing it requires no electricity or gasoline. Violin playing therefore constitutes an ecologically benign hobby, right? It probably was, a couple of centuries ago; now, not so much. You see, most violin bows are made from pernambuco, a Brazilian hardwood that’s endangered because too many bows have already been made from it. Ebony, too, is over-harvested; it’s used for making fingerboards, tuning pegs, and bow parts. Some fancy older violin bows are even decorated with tortoiseshell, ivory, and whalebone. And while maple and spruce (the main woods from which violins are constructed) are not endangered, whole forests are being cut in China to meet the burgeoning global demand for student instruments. Modern strings (most of which are made using petroleum derivatives) are often wound with nonrenewable silver or aluminum, and almost nobody tries to recycle them. You see, the real problem with violins is one of scale. If there were only a few thousand violinists in the world, making and playing fiddles would have negligible environmental impact. But multiply these activities by tens of millions and the results are deforestation and species extinctions. Yes, efforts are being made to make violin playing more sustainable. Brazil is protecting its remaining pernambuco forests, and many bow makers seek out “sustainably harvested” wood. Bow makers are also replacing elephant ivory with steer bone or synthetic materials, and the shafts of many bows are now made from carbon fiber. Tortoiseshell and whalebone are off limits for new bows, and synthetic replacements for these materials are available. One company offers to recycle the silver in old violin strings. All of this helps. But if the number of violinists continues to increase, these gains will sooner or later be overwhelmed by the sheer size of the demand for everything from glue to rosin. Violin playing is a fairly specialized, unusual activity. But the basic problem I’ve outlined is endemic to just about every human pursuit, from eating breakfast in the morning to watching television before bedtime. In the quest to make human society sustainable, the problem of scale crops up absolutely everywhere. We can make a particular activity more energy-efficient and benign (for example, we can increase the fuel economy of our cars), but the improvement tends to be overwhelmed by changes in scale (economic expansion and population growth lead to an increase in the number of cars on the road, and to the size of the average vehicle, and hence to
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ycotoxin, which literally mean “fungus poison”, are secondary metabolites produced by fungi, mainly species of Aspergillus, Penicillium and Fusarium. They consist of a large and diverse group of fungal toxins causing toxic effect in humans and animals. Some important mycotoxins are aflatoxins, ochratoxin, trichothecenes, zearalenone, fumonisin, patulin, citrinin and ergot alkaloids; which are known to cause gangrene, convulsion, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, affects the liver, kidney and causes cancer. Among the mycotoxins, aflatoxin B1 is considered the most toxic and classified as group I carcinogen by the International Agency for Research on Cancer. Mycotoxins are found as natural contaminant in food and animal feed. The Food and Agricultural Organisation has reported that 25% of the world’s food crops are contaminated with mycotoxins. The ubiquitous nature of fungi makes food crops vulnerable to fungal contamination during pre and post-harvest conditions. From field to plate, food undergoes several stages of processing such as harvest, storage, transportation etc., and at every stage there is a risk of contamination by fungi and their toxins. In the field, the contaminating fungi are air-
higher total fuel consumption). Almost nobody likes to hear about the role of scale in our global environmental crisis. That’s because if growth is our problem, then the only real solution is to shrink the economy and reduce population. Back in the 1970s, many environmentalists recommended exactly that remedy, but then came the Reagan backlash—a political juggernaut promising endless economic expansion if only we allowed markets to work freely. Many environmentalists recalibrated their message, and the “bright green” movement was born, claiming that efficiency improvements would enable humans to eat their cake (grow the economy) and have it too (protect the planet for the sake of future generations). Yet here we are, decades after the eclipse of old-style, conservation-centered environmentalism, and despite all sorts of recycling programs, environmental regulations, and energy efficiency improvements, the global ecosystem is approaching collapse at ever-greater speed. Population has grown from 4.4 billion in 1980 to 7.1 billion in 2013. Per capita consumption of energy has grown from less than 70 gigajoules to nearly 80 GJ per year. Total energy use has expanded from 300 exajoules to 550 EJ annually. We’ve used all that energy to extract raw materials (timber, fish, minerals), to expand food production (converting forests to farmland or rangeland, using immense amounts of freshwater for irrigation, applying fertilizers and pesticides). And we see the results: the world’s oceans are dying; species are going extinct at a thousand times the natural rate; and the global climate is careening toward chaos as multiple self-reinforcing feedback processes (including polar melting and methane release) kick into gear. The environmental movement has responded to that last development by adopting a laser-like focus on reducing carbon emissions. Which is certainly understandable, since global warming constitutes the most pervasive and potentially deadly ecological threat in all of human history. But the proponents of “green growth,” who tend to dominate environmental discussions (sometimes explicitly but more often implicitly), tell us the solution is simply to switch energy sources and trade carbon credits; if we do those simple and easy things, we can continue to expand population and per-capita consumption with no worries. In reality, entirely switching our energy sources will not be easy, as I have explained in a lengthy recent essay. And while climate change is the megacrisis of our time, carbon is not our only nemesis. If global warming threatens to undermine civilization, so do topsoil, freshwater, and mineral depletion. These may just take a little longer. The math of compound growth leads to absurdities (one human for every square meter of land surface by the year 2750 at our current rate of population increase) and to tragedy. If confronted by this simple math, bright greens will say, “Well yes, ultimately there are limits to
population and consumption growth. But we just have to grow some more now, in order to deal with the problem of economic inequality and to make sure we don’t trample on people’s reproductive rights; later, once everyone in the world has enough, we’ll talk about leveling off. For now, substitution and efficiency will take care of all our environmental problems.” Maybe the bright greens (or should I say, pseudogreens?) are right in saying that “less” is a message that just doesn’t sell. But offering comforting nonsolutions to our collective predicament accomplishes nothing. Maybe the de-growth prescription is destined to fail at altering civilization’s overall trajectory and it is too late to avoid a serious collision with natural limits. Why, then, continue talking about those limits and advocating human self-restraint? I can think of two good reasons. The first is, limits are real. When we decline to talk about what is real simply because it’s uncomfortable to do so, we seal our own fate. I, for one, refuse to drink that particular batch of Kool-Aid. The second and more important reason: If we can’t entirely avoid the collision, let us at least learn from it—and let’s do so as quickly as possible. All traditional indigenous human societies eventually learned self-restraint, if they stayed in one place long enough. They discovered through trial and error that exceeding their land’s carrying capacity resulted in dire consequences. That’s why traditional peoples appear to us moderns as intuitive ecologists: having been hammered repeatedly by resource depletion, habitat destruction, overpopulation, and resulting famines, they eventually realized that the only way to avoid getting hammered yet again was to respect nature’s limits by restraining reproduction and protecting other forms of life. We’ve forgotten that lesson, because our civilization was built by people who successfully conquered, colonized, then moved elsewhere to do the same thing yet again; and because we are enjoying a one-time gift of fossil fuels that empower us to do things no previous society ever dreamed of. We’ve come to believe in our own omnipotence, exceptionalism, and invincibility. But we’ve now run out of new places to conquer, and the best of the fossil fuels are used up. As we collide with Earth’s limits, many people’s first reflex response will be to try to find someone to blame. The result could be wars and witch-hunts. But social and international conflict will only deepen our misery. One thing that could help would be the widely disseminated knowledge that our predicament is mostly the result of increasing human numbers and increasing appetites confronting disappearing resources, and that only cooperative self-limitation will avert a fight to the bitter end. We can learn; history shows that. But in this instance we need to learn fast. So I keep plugging away with the same old message in as many different ways as I can, updating it as events unfold. And I play my violin—with a carbon fiber bow.
Mycotoxin in food and feed Dr. Visenuo Aiko (Ph.D)
Healthcare Laboratory & Research Centre Naga Hospital Authority, Kohima borne or transmitted by insects, and damaged kernels often become infected. Stress conditions like drought, floods, insect infestation and delayed harvest increases the level of contamination. Post harvest conditions such as inadequate drying, warm humid environment and temperature during storage, storing period of crops increases the susceptibility of foods to fungal and mycotoxin contamination. The occurrence of mycotoxin in rice, wheat, maize, sorghum, barley, fruits, nuts, spices and medicinal plants has been reported from various countries. Apart from food crops, the contaminating fungi and mycotoxins are found a number
of processed food intended for human consumption. There have been several outbreaks of mycotoxicosis due to consumption of contaminated food. The outbreak of ‘Turkey X’ disease in 1960, which caused the death of 100,000 turkeys due to consumption of aflatoxin contaminate d peanut, brought the problem of mycotoxins into the spotlight. In 1974, an outbreak of hepatitis in India resulted in the death of 100 people due to consumption of maize contaminated with mycotoxin. In another case in India, an outbreak of gastrointestinal disorder associated with consumption of bread made of contaminated with deoxyni-
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valenol, nivalenol, acetyl-deoxynivalenol and T2 toxin wheat was reported in 1987. The Kenyan outbreak in 2004 was one of the largest outbreaks, where 125 people died due to liver failure caused by acute aflatoxicosis after consuming contaminated maize. Food safety is a major concern around the world. A number of researches are focused on the prevention and removal or detoxification of mycotoxins from food and feed. Control of mycotoxins largely depends on taking proper care during pre-harvest and post-harvest conditions. Good agricultural practices, such as early harvesting, proper or rapid drying of agricultural products, proper storage under dry and cool environment and insect management, have been shown to reduce mycotoxin contamination. Several biological and chemical detoxification methods have been developed; however, there is still a need for an efficient and safe method for mycotoxin detoxification. Organisations such as World Health Organisation, US Food and Drug Administration and European Union have set regulations and safety limits of various mycotoxins. The maximum levels for mycotoxins in foods and feeds have been set (ranging from 2-4000µg/kg) to ensure the safety of the consumers.
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Sri Lanka: Tamils growing impatient with just promises
The Kannaki Camp in central Jaffna has housed displaced Tamil people since the Sri Lankan military seized their land.
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here may be no place more beautiful on the breathtaking tropical island of Sri Lanka than the white sand beaches along the Palka Strait, which is why building a luxury resort here made sense. Still, there are drawbacks to staying at Thalsevana Holiday Resort. Arrive without a reservation, and you could be arrested. Stroll too far down the beach during a blood-red sunset, and a soldier carrying an automatic weapon will appear out of a bunker, declare that you have entered a high-security zone and order you to turn around. The resort’s website recommends ordering from the menu in advance — it does not say how far in advance — at the Palmyra restaurant, where “in addition to deferent style of choosing, you are offered Jaffna special dished that give you the real taste of Jaffna.” The waiters have suspiciously short haircuts and buff builds, and food not ordered in advance, while passable, tastes like it was cooked in a military canteen because, well, it was. And then there is the nagging ethical question of whether to enjoy a landscape seized a quarter-century ago in a bloody bombardment from thousands of stilldisplaced families. “You visited my land? How did it look?” asked Arunachalam Gunabalasingam, 69, president of a committee of families from the area, none of whom have seen, or been paid, for their property since fleeing for their lives on June 15, 1990. Two months have passed since President Mahinda Rajapaksa was defeated by Maithripala Sirisena, whose government quickly promised to free hundreds of minority Tamil detainees and return much of the land in the north and east that the military seized and continues to hold. The promises created euphoria in dozens of refugee camps, but the giddy laughter has given way to impatience among some, anger in others, and an almost universal realization that the postwar reconciliation process here will not be brief or easy. “Even in the best-case scenario, this is going to be a long and complicated process,” said Alan Keenan of the International Crisis Group in London. A drive around Sri Lanka reveals that most of the mili-
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udolf Virchow a German pathologist, public health activist and politician stated in 1849 that Medicine is a social science and politics is nothing else but medicine on a large scale. As we know now, health is not just about diagnosing ailments, hospitals and social services; it is an issue of social justice. Getting good health care is not a privilege; it is considered a fundamental right. A humane society must be able to provide basic health access to its citizens irrespective of their paying capacity. All across the world, public seeks health care either through a government facility or private sector or a combination. Socialized medicine (state medicine) is a term used for a health care delivery system wherein government takes up the responsibility of providing health care to its citizens at tax payers’ cost. This is also called Public –funded health care. The latter can be largely delivered in 2 ways: One, where the government takes up the charge of providing health care by directly administering clinics, hospitals and other facilities. Cuba is a classic example in modern times. The communist country has government-run facilities. There is no private medical sector in Cuba. The second method is provision of health care through health insurance. Canada is a classic example where government ensures health insurance for everyone and patients can go to a government or a private facility. In last 6 decades, India has struggled to make progress in improving health access for its people. Healthcare financing in India has been poor, it spends just 4 percent of its national budget on health. Notwithstanding its burgeoning population, vast geographical area, illiteracy rate and poverty, Indian government has been able to take health care to rural populace through sub-centers, primary health centers, and community health centers. At the same time, private medical sector has also developed significantly. However, unique challenges still remain. Thus, it is obvious that government
tary checkpoints that once pockmarked this island nation during its 30-year civil war, waged between rebels of the minority Tamil ethnic group and a government dominated by ethnic Sinhalese, are gone. But the pain from the tens of thousands of missing people and seized lands still throbs. Almost everyone has a story of loss, and only now are those stories being told in voices that rise above whispers. Roads and hotels are better, yet scars from bullets and bombs are apparent. Perhaps most disquieting is that a vast surveillance infrastructure built up under the previous government, while quiescent now, remains largely in place. The military intelligence officers who once barged daily into villages in the north with questions about movements and visitors are not nearly as nosy or aggressive, but they still wander by. Gatherings in the north, even for a child’s birthday party, still require official permission. And despite the present government’s promises to curtail the military’s intrusive presence in the civilian economy, military-run stores, resorts, factories, swimming pools and golf courses still operate. In an interview in his office at Temple Trees, the Sri Lankan White House, Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe vowed that Thalsevana and all of the military’s resorts would be sold or leased to private operators. “You interested in running one?” Mr. Wickremesinghe joked in the interview. Yet at Thalsevana, soldiers were still building a spacious new facility just down the beach from the original, which opened in 2010. At Marble Beach Resort near Trincomalee, an extensive staff of soldiers served only a few patrons, something that infuriates private hotel operators. “No hotelier likes competing against the government,” said Suresh K. Shah, chairman of the Ceylon Chamber of Commerce. “They make their own rules, and their staff is free.” Mr. Wickremesinghe replaced much of the army’s top leadership, but there is widespread speculation that his relationship with the military is strained. The military’s commercial ventures on seized land provide officers not only with nice homes and vacations, but also with personal enrichment. M. A. Sumanthiran, a prominent lawyer and member of Parliament for the Tamil National Alliance, said Mr.
Wickremesinghe held a private meeting with top Tamil leaders recently and told the group that he needed time to bring in new military leaders. “It looks like he’s fighting with the military,” Mr. Sumanthiran said. In his interview, Mr. Wickremesinghe did not respond directly when asked whether military leaders were resisting his efforts. “There is a new army commander taking over, and he needs time to settle in,” he said. Strains are also starting to appear among Tamils, with growing differences about how aggressively to confront the new government, which was elected with overwhelming Tamil support. “All of the top Tamil leaders are fools,” Eswarapatham Saravanapavan, a Tamil member of Parliament and managing director of the Uthayan and Sudar Oli newspapers, said during an interview in which he repeatedly referred to the new prime minister as a “snake” who would not keep his promises to the Tamils. With the quiet encouragement of some Tamil leaders, more than two dozen displaced families sneaked back onto their lands near Trincomalee on Jan. 9, the day after the election. The families built thatch huts using donated and well-worn materials. There was no electricity, drinking water or even a ready source of food, but all expressed great satisfaction with the barbed-wire fences delineating small parcels. Asked why she would live in surroundings more squalid than the refugee camp she had left, Manguladevi Rasamanikam, 60, said simply: “This is our land.” Whether it was truly her land was uncertain. The military bulldozed homes, trees and wells, removing crucial landmarks. Some Tamil leaders acknowledged that a massive survey effort was needed; others said the families would resolve any property questions themselves. Her husband, Selappa Rasamanikam, barely moved. Suffering throat cancer, he had returned “for his ending,” Ms. Rasamanikam said. With them was their 32-year-old daughter, Routhika Mohanraj, one of the couple’s seven children. With one son dead in the civil war and another killed in a traffic accident, the couple must divide their property among the remaining five children. As the only married daughter, Ms. Mohanraj was to get the first plot — and she had come to stake her claim. The other children would get land only if the military retreated further. Most of those displaced said solid homes, toilets, roads and schools would need to be rebuilt by the government — a giant effort. Then there are the 100,000 refugees in India who may soon be repatriated and will have their own claims. The potentially explosive issue of detainees also looms. Earlier this month, the release of Jeyakumari Balendran, a Tamil activist who had been in custody without charge for a year, was seen as an important step toward reconciliation by the government. But the release late last year of a detainee named Vaira Vanathan did not evoke stirrings of hope. Mr. Vanathan had been held since 1991 with no charges ever filed. Now mentally and physically disabled, Mr. Vanathan only vaguely remembered his years in custody, but he said he knew he had been tortured and forced into hard labor. Tamil leaders worry that the military will refuse to release more detainees because their stories will provoke outrage. “Once you start releasing people, things could quickly spin out of the government’s control,” said Bhavani Fonseka, a lawyer for detainee families. “Because there is nothing to stop these people from saying they were held for 25 years, they were tortured, and they saw this other person who is now dead. Those stories could implicate people holding high office in the present government. “What happens then?”
Universal Health Insurance in India: A way to go forward! Musings froM ChiCago dr. Munish Kumar Raizada of India remains committed to universal health access for its citizens. India is signatory to W.H.O.’s Alma Ata (1978) convention of “Health for All by 2000 A.D.” and subsequent Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) as envisioned by W.H.O. in the year 2000. Indian central and state governments have so far chiefly focused on owning and administering their own health care delivery system. However, government-run dispensaries and hospitals and health programs have delivered sub-optimal results. The public perception about governmental hospitals is also poor. One alternative which has remained largely unexploited is providing health coverage via health insurance. The government rather than necessarily running its own health facilities may consider providing health insurance to its citizens. Time has come that India catches up with this alternative model of allocating resources and funding to its public health programs. When Mr. Narendra Modi took over as Prime Minister last year, he envisioned health insurance for everyone. His ambitious National Health Assurance Mission (NHAM) is likely to be launched in com-
ing days. This will bring much needed promise to the evolution of health insurance model in India. To be rolled out in phases, it may take a decade before the scheme can be actually offered to everyone. National Health Assurance Mission (NHAM) is one example of Governmentsponsored Health Insurance schemes (GSHISs). The Congress regimen in 2008 had launched an ambitious RastriyaSwasthyaBimaYojna (RSBY). It focuses on providing inpatient coverage to families living Below Poverty Line (BPL). With a mere registration fee of Rs. 30, RSBY provides cash-less health insurance to BPL families up to Rs. 30,000. The entire premium is paid by the state (25%) and central (75%) governments. With the introduction of NHAM, RSBY will be gradually merged into NHAM. Government-sponsored Health Insurance schemes (GSHISs) are not new to India, but surely the evolution has been slow. Employees’ State Insurance Scheme (ESIS), Central Government Health Scheme (CGHS) schemes are in vogue since decades. ‘Mediclaim’ was a private voluntary health scheme launched in 1986 by govern-
ment insurance companies. In the last decade, a few states have successfully launched health insurance schemes: AarogyaSri (Andhra Pradesh), Vajpayee Arogyashri (Karnatka), the Chief Minister Comprehensive Health Insurance (Tamil Nadu) and RSBY Plus (Himachal Pradesh). The most crucial advantage of government sponsored health schemes is that they are primarily targeted at poorer people, thus enabling a bottom up approach for health for all. Compared to USA where 75 % of people have health insurance, the most common mode of payment for medical services in India is still ‘out of pocket’. Thus, there is ample scope for health insurance in India. With government’s push for universal health coverage, this market is likely to grow in coming years. Government sponsored Health insurance is likely to be the dominant theme, but private insurance companies can also play a crucial role. Not only they will bring in the much needed investment, their entry will bring better practices, competition and a global insight. Health insurance is currently limited to indoor treatment. There is a need of coverage being extended to outpatient treatment and procedures too. Health insurance is not without challenges in India. In our country, there is already a high level of medical malpractice. The unfettered continuation of such unethical practices may bleed health insurance schemes. Then there is lack of standardization of medical treatment regimens and practices in India, creating challenges for the insurance companies when it comes to reimbursements. Medicine cannot just continue as a private matter, it must evolve into a social institution wherein it can serve the basic needs of the society. Universal health assurance hopefully will accelerate the process for India in the direction. The author practices Neonatal Medicine in Chicago. Email ID: pedia333@gmail.com Twitter@DrMunishRaizada
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Disasters can happen anywhere when there is wrong leadership.A State, a society or an organization cannot progress or function effectively without right-thinking leaders who can inspire, educate and connect with the masses, which also makes it crucial for the rest to know how to determine who is the right leader. Sosangmar, a 2nd Semester student writes about the differences between a trueleader and a boss.
Follow the ‘right’ leader sosangmar, B.a. 2nd semester (Political science Honours)
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ho is the Boss?”If you happen to ask this question to a Nazi during the 2nd world war era definitely there will come the answer “The Fuhrer”(Hitler).The same question to the Russian, “Stalin”; to the fascists, “Mussolini” and to the communist’s china “Mao Tse-Tung”. However, that bossism era is long gone and the modern era is now what is referred to as the ‘Leadership era’ synchronizing with ‘boss’. Nonetheless, Hitler was driven by Nietzsche’s philosophy of “the will to power” and “the death of god” while the Russian was motivated by Karl Marx’s “from every man according to his ability to every man according to his needs” only to be followed by more denser philosophy like Hegel’s, Hobbes’, Rousseau’s etc.. However, most of their philosophy emerged through conflicts and revolutions. As long as we are concerned, we are sure Nagas are not engulfed by any of these ideologies and Nagaland is believed to be a place where it is said to have found the purest democracy. To steal some words from Karl, I want to express it by a phrase like ‘from every man according to his instinct to every man according to his duty’. We Nagas are unique in various ways than most other people. However, like a firefly in the midst of the darkness, we can clearly see a very mind twisting word that is spelled awkwardly as “Boss”. Our society is at the brink of tearing to pieces by failing to differentiate between a ‘Leader’ and a ‘Boss’. We also have another wonderful word which can hypnotise people and it is spelled as ‘Great’,which by mentioning it, can easily lure sensitive minds into an abyss of perplexed mindset where they are forced to wear black goggles inside their SUVs and ignore the one who put them inside those wheels. ‘Leader’ and ‘Boss’ carries a very different meaning to each other but has the same appearance. One is a sheep while the other is a ravening wolf clothed in sheep’s skin. Whatever the case maybe, If we are given the freedom to scrutinise our leaders, I am afraid there will be many ‘bosses’ with flat fangs, who in their quest for ‘greatness’ have every possible chance to fall down from the height and land as a brown stain in the mattress rather than ‘leaders’ who work with honesty and with pure nationalism contributing toward the development of our nation. This leadership quality doesn’t just apply to our political leaders only but also to those people who were given a ‘responsibility presented in opportunity’ whether it be in school, college, student bodies, various societies and NGOs, etc. We must feel proud to be one among many. Let us take pride in who we are but sometimes life is not all about who we are, it also means the One behind our back that defines who we really are. A leader is a follower of Christ. If your vision is Christ-centred, we really are in need of a God fearing person who can bring a change to our degrading society. George Washington, the 1st president of America, prayed every night at 9 O’clock. Abraham Lincoln proclaimed a one day fast for the entire Americans. Nonetheless, Joseph was a dreamer; Moses was short tempered, David, a shepherd, Esther was a captive in Babylon, Daniel and his friends were just another four ordinary young men and you all know they were the one who rocked histories. Jesus’s disciples were also once a rookies like you and me but He was right when he said “For he who is least among you all will be great”, and they were the ones who spread the gospel all over the world. God does not play dice. When He says ‘The least is the greatest’, He meant it. Take Edison and Einstein for instance.They were branded unfit to learn. Joe Satrini, who was kicked out of his band by his manager for not maintainingappropriatehair; but without hair or not, he sold millions of his debut album; 14 presidents of USA came from ordinary family; John Adams, Martin Van Buren, Harry S. Truman, Lyndon B. Johnson and Jimmy Carter were all sons of farmers; Andrew Jackson was the son of immigrant from Ireland; Milliard Fillmore was born in a small farm; Abraham Lincoln was the son of a carpenter; Ulysses S Grant,- son of a tanner; James A Garfield, born in a log cabin in a small farm; Calvin Coolidge, son of a store keeper;Herbert Hoover, son of a blacksmith; Dwight D Eisenhower, son of a mechanic and Barack Obama, a black man; Also not to forget our former president APJ Abdul Kalam, son of a fisherman. All these people are great leaders. I am reminded of a quote from my classmate notebook “Great leaders don’t do different things, they do things differently”. They were all ordinary men but they set their priorities right and if we, the Nagas in general and students in particular, could just humble ourselves by being pulled down to the earth, I am sure God will raise us to a height we could never imagine even in our dreams. After all, dreams do happen and the vessel of our life does change its course. Hope for the better but keep the hope alive in Christ. “degree of Thought is a weekly community column initiated by Tetso College in partnership with The Morung Express. degree of Thought will delve into the social, cultural, political and educational issues around us. The views expressed here do not reflect the opinion of the institution. Tetso College is a naaC accredited UGC recognised Commerce and arts College. For feedback or comments please email: admin@tetsocollege.org”.
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SC quashes quotas for Jats
New Delhi, March 17 (iaNS): Disagreeing with the central government's view that Jats are a backward community, the Supreme Court on Tuesday quashed the March 4, 2014, notification by the then UPA government extending reservation to community members in nine states. A bench of Justice Ranjan Gogoi and Justice Rohinton Fali Nariman said: "We cannot agree with the view taken by the union government that Jats in the nine states in question are a backward community so as to be entitled to inclusion in the Central List of Other Backward Classes." "Inclusion of politically organised class such as Jats... can't be affirmed," said Justice Gogoi, pronouncing the judgment. While the UPA government extended reservation benefits in education and government employment to the Jat community, ignoring the recommendation of the National Commission for Backward Classes (NCBC) to the contrary, the decision was also endorsed by the Narendra Modi government, which brushed
aside the suggestion that it was rooted in electoral exigencies of the previous government. On determination of backwardness, the court said "the gates would be opened only to permit entry of the most distressed. Any other inclusion would be a serious abdication of the constitutional duty of the state". Holding the March 4, 2014 notification as not justified, the court said: "The view taken by the NCBC to the contrary is adequately supported by good and acceptable reasons which furnished a sound and reasonable basis for further consequential action on the part of the union government." "Accordingly... the aforesaid notification... including the Jats in the Central List of Other Backward Classes for the states of Bihar, Gujarat, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, NCT of Delhi, Bharatpur and Dholpur districts of Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh and Uttarakhand is set aside and quashed." The court decision came while deciding a batch of peti-
tions challenging the notification. Pointing out that the date on which the exercise of extending reservation is undertaken "has to be contemporaneous", the court said that most of the data, except in the case of Haryana, was at least a decade old and hauled up the government for "negative governance". Jat community leaders and other political figures reacted to the court's decision immediately given the high political stakes involved with the Jat community votes in various states. Leaders in Haryana, where Jats are the politically dominant community and account for nearly 25 percent of the state's population, treaded cautiously after the apex court order, saying they would first examine the apex court judgment before making any observation. "Our government (in Haryana) will examine the Supreme Court decision. Only then we will be able to say something," said Finance Minister Captain Abhimanyu, who presented his maiden budget in the assembly on Tuesday.
He said the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) believed in allowing reservation for those who were socially and economically lagging. Haryana BJP president Subhash Barala said he would comment only after studying the court order. Jat leaders in Rajasthan, where the community accounts for 14-15 percent of the state's population, expressed shock on Tuesday after the order. "We are shocked. Though I have not gone through the judgment, Jats are synonymous with farmers and I feel farmers are backward and deserve to get reservation," said prominent Jat leader Gyanparakash Pilania. "I think the case most probably has not been put forward in the proper way before the Supreme Court," added Pilania, a former director general of the Rajasthan Police. "It is the duty of the central government to file a review petition," he said. Jats are classified as OBCs in Rajasthan. Congress leader Rameshwar
New Delhi, March 17 (iaNS): Leaders and MPs of 10 political parties, including Congress president Sonia Gandhi, on Tuesday marched from parliament to the Rashtrapati Bhavan to protest against the controversial land acquisition bill. The protest march also drew Janata Dal-United leader Sharad Yadav, CPI-M's Sitaram Yachuri and Trinamool Congress leader Dinesh Trivedi among others. As they walked accompanied by a battery of journalists and police personnel, the MPs shouted slogans denouncing Prime Minister Narendra Modi as anti-farmer. The opposition will meet President Pranab Mukherjee over the land acquisition bill that they say will badly affect the interests of farmers in the name of economic development.
JaMMu, March 17 (iaNS) A total of 21 soldiers were injured in road accident on Tuesday in Jammu and Kashmir's Rajouri district, police said. "Twenty one soldiers including a junior commissioned officer (JCO) were injured in a road accident in Nowshera sector of the Line of Control (LoC) in Rajouri district today (Tuesday) when the driver lost control of the vehicle they were in and it fell into a gorge," a senior police officer told IANS here. The vehicle belonged to 54 Battalion of counter-insurgency Rashtriya Rifles. The injured were shifted to a local hospital immediately after the accident where attending doctors referred four critically injured soldiers for specialized treatment to army's base hospital in Udhampur town, the officer added.
Pak held 73 Indian boats, 430 fishermen in 2014 New Delhi, March 17 (iaNS): The Pakistan Marine Security Agency (PMSA) apprehended 73 Indian boats and 430 fishermen between 2014 and January 2015, parliament was informed on Tuesday. Minister of State for Home Affairs Haribhai Parathibhai Chaudhary told the Lok Sabha that one fisherman from Gujarat was shot dead by the PMSA. "There are non-intelligence reports to suggest that the captured Indian fishing boats of fishermen are used for terrorist activities," he said. The government has raised the issue of the fishermen with Pakistan at the interior minister level and foreign secretary level talks, and a number of them were subsequently release by Pakistan, he added.
Women look at wheat crop that was damaged in unseasonal rainfall and hailstorm at village Govingpura, outskirts of Jaipur on Tuesday, March 17. The recent rainfall over large parts of northwest and central India has massively damaged standing crops. (AP Photo)
when any person applies to get the Adhaar Card voluntarily, it may be checked whether that person is entitled for it under the law and it should not be given to any illegal immigrant." The court reiterated its order after senior counsel Gopal Subramanium drew the attention of the court towards the Delhi government directive insisting on an Aadhar card for the registration of marriages. Subramanium had appeared for one of the petitioners. The court did not appear appreciative when Solicitor General Ranjit Kumar submitted that some states were not abiding by the court order. "It is your duty to ensure our orders are followed. You can't say states are not following our order," it told him, stressing it was in-
BeNg aluru, March 17 (iaNS): The Karnataka assembly was on Tuesday adjourned twice after opposition parties sought a CBI probe into the mysterious death of young IAS officer D.K. Ravi which police say was a suicide. Moving an adjournment motion for an immediate discussion over Ravi's death, BJP and JD-S members stalled the proceedings after the ruling Congress rejected their demand but agreed to a probe by the Criminal Investigation Department (CID). A police investigation is already on. The body of Ravi, 36, was found hanging from a ceiling fan in his apartment in upscale Koramangala by his wife Kusuma on Monday evening when police forced opened the door. When the Bharatiya Janata Party and Janata Dal-Secular members re-
fused to budge and rushed to the well of the house, speaker Kagodu Thimappa adjourned the session before lunch and, later, for the day. "We suspect foul play in Ravi's tragic death. It's hard to believe such an upright and bold officer committed suicide though he may have been under pressure after he took on the real estate mafia in the city for evading taxes," opposition leader Jagdish Shettar of the BJP thundered. A 2009 batchmate, Ravi was additional commissioner in the commercial tax department since December 2014 after his sudden transfer in November 2014 as deputy commissioner of Kolar district, about 100 km from here where he exposed illegal deals in sand mining and state-owned land. JD-S floor leader and former chief minister H.D. Kumaraswamy said
only a CBI probe would bring out the truth into Ravi's death, which police claimed was suicide even before its investigation was completed. Suspending the question hour, zero hour and debate on the state's budget which the chief minister presented on March 13, the speaker allowed the agitated opposition members to share their concerns but adjourned the house after they did not relent. Home Minister K.J. George urged opposition members to wait for the autopsy and investigation reports, which could throw more light on the unfortunate incident. "Circumstantial evidence in the apartment indicates that Ravi committed suicide for personal reasons," George said before opposition members walked out in protest.
Crimes against minorities issue raised in Lok Sabha New Delhi, March 17 (iaNS): Opposition parties, led by the Congress, on Tuesday raised in the Lok Sabha the issue of crimes against minorities, especially the attack on a church in Haryana and the alleged gang rape of an elderly nun in West Bengal. "Persons holding constitutional posts are making remarks which are deliberately wounding people. In Hissar, a religious place has been attacked and the chief minister has said the religious place lacked valid papers," Congress member Gaurav Gogoi said. "This does not seem to be an isolated incident. Such kind of statements are being made again and again," he added. Incidents in West Bengal and Assam are very threatening. A large population of the country is living in fear, he said, adding that a former police commissioner of Mumbai has expressed
Don't insist on Aadhar card for social benefits: Supreme Court New Delhi, March 17 (iaNS): The Supreme Court Monday asked the central and state governments not to insist on possessing Aadhar card for availing benefits under the various social security schemes as it reiterated an order it passed in September 2013. A bench of Justice J.Chelameswar, Justice S.A. Bobde and Justice C. Nagappan, without going into concrete examples, said: "In certain quarters, Aadhar cards are being insisted on by various authorities." The apex court by its September 23, 2013, had said "no person should suffer for not getting the Adhaar card inspite of the fact that some authorities had issued a circular making it mandatory and
New Delhi, March 17 (Pti): Now travellers can book train tickets four months in advance as the Railways has decided to extend the advance reservation period from 60 days to 120 days, with effect from April 1. Officials said the decision also seeks to check the tout menace and facilitate genuine passengers to avail the reservation facility. "The advance reservation period for booking reserved tickets has been extended from two months to four months now as announced in the Rail Budget 2015-16," said a senior Railway Ministry official. However, there will be no change in case of the limit of 360 days for foreign tourists. Advancing the reservation period once again to 120 days would discourage the touts as it involves more cancellation charges, he said. However, on the flip side, it can be also said that the 120-day period is too long and only aimed at getting some extra revenue for the cash-strapped railways by way of interest for the extra 60 days as well as higher number of cancellations. The 120-day period was in the practice two years ago but it was withdrawn as it could not make much difference during that time. Railways is also also planning introduction of 'operation five minutes' scheme under which ticketless passengers can get regular tickets within five minutes of entering station. Provision of coin-vending machines and 'single destination teller windows' will be operational at many stations shortly to reduce the ticket transaction time. Currently a pilot project of issuing unreserved tickets on smart phones has already been started at Central, Western and Southern Railway suburban sections.The facility would be progressively introduced to all stations.
IAS officer's death rocks assembly, Government announces CID probe
Oposition leaders march against land bill
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Dudi, leader of opposition in the assembly, insisted that Jats were "really backward" in Rajasthan. "They deserve to get reservation. I am strongly of the opinion that the central government should file a review petition at the earliest," he said. Echoing similar views, Rajaram Meel, another Jat leader, said: "The governments, both at the entre and in the state, are with us, and we hope the community will soon get the OBC status it deserves." In neighbouring Punjab, the Punjab Jatt (as Jats are called in the state and where they are a land-owning class) Mahasabha on Tuesday said it would soon file a revision petition in the Supreme Court against the verdict. Mahasabha president Kushaldeep Dhillon said legal options would be explored to defend the case, and blasted the Narendra Modi government at the Centre for "deliberately weakening the case" in the court. "The true facts were not presented and the case was fought with malafide intentions," he alleged.
Advance train reservation extended to 120 days
cumbent upon the central government to ensure that the states complied with the apex court's order. Directing the next hearing of the matter in the second week of July and noting the presence of the centre and all the states, the court said: "We expect all to scrupulously adhere to our order dated 23 Sept 2013." The court's order came as it took up the batch of petitions challenging the Aadhar card which were last heard by it on April 28, 2014. Karnataka High Court's former judge K.S. Puttaswamy had moved the court in 2012 contending that the entire Aadhar scheme was unconstitutional as the biometric data collected under it was an incursion and transgression of individual privacy.
fear for minorities. "Is this right? It is the responsibility of the home ministry to ensure peace." Congress leader of the house, Mallikarjun Kharge said: "Despite the prime minister giving assurances in the Vigyan Bhawan, why are such incidents taking place again and again." "We protest against the attitude of the government," he said. Responding to this, Parliamentary Affairs Minister M. Venkaiah Naidu said people who have been practising "communal politics" from the time of Independence are teaching us. "We oppose communal politics." P. Venugopal of the AIADMK said: "Our party stands for upholding communal harmony. India is a secular country. People should stop glorifying one religion." Another Congress member, Adhir Ranjan Chowdhary, raised the issue of the alleged gang
rape of a 71-year-old nun in West Bengal. CPI-M's Mohammed Salim said despite assurances given by the state administration in West Bengal, no arrests have been made even 72 hours after the nun's gang rape. Trinamool Congress member Saugata Roy said though he condemned the incidents, it was the "present communal atmosphere of the country which is leading to such attacks". In Haryana, an underconstruction church in Kaimri village in Hisar district was vandalised by miscreants some ten days back (and reported on Sunday) and the idol of Hindu deity Hanuman was placed inside the premises. A few days later, a septuagenarian nun was gang raped in West Bengal. In the morning, there were protests in the lower house by Congress members over the reported communal re-
Nuns of Ananda Marga, a spiritual and social service organization, walk in a silent procession protesting the rape of an elderly nun at a convent in Ranaghat, in Kolkata on Tuesday, March 17. A nun in her 70s was gang-raped by a group of bandits when she tried to prevent them from committing a robbery in the Convent of Jesus and Mary School in West Bengal state's Nadia district, according to police. (AP Photo)
marks and the incidents of attacks on churches. The opposition party had given adjournment notices on the issue. Speak-
er Sumitra Mahajan, however, rejected the notices and asked the MPs to raise the issue during Zero Hour. Following this, mem-
bers from Congress and Left parties trooped near the Speaker's podium shouting slogans against the Sangh Parivar.
Climate, migration burdening urban areas in Bay of Bengal
KolKata, March 17 (iaNS): Rising urban population following forced migration from rural areas is a result of climate change and poses a burden upon urban riskreduction efforts, aver experts from Bay of Bengal countries. Participating in a subregional workshop here last
week, the experts adopted a 'Charter for Disaster Risk Reduction' with key policy recommendations for the ongoing World Conference on Disaster Risk Reduction (WCDRR) in Sendai, Japan. The document also brought to the fore the need to localise disaster risk-reduction (DRR) approaches, said a statement made available
on Tuesday. The charter was adopted at the third sub-regional workshop on "Community resilience to climate change in Bay of Bengal" with more than 120 representatives, including members of parliaments and legislative bodies, from India, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka and Nepal participating. "The trend of rising urban population with continuous and large inflow of migrants from rural to urban areas is creating several challenges in both rural and urban areas. The forced migration as a result of climate impact is adding burden to manage urban risk reduction efforts," said the charter. The charter said: "Urban centres must have the plan to address the issues for migrants to the cities and develop a compre-
hensive strategy to promote resilience with necessary skills to address their vulnerabilities." The document also emphasised the necessity to strengthen institutional instruments to support data management, habitat planning and capacity building. "Weak resource management as well as faulty development design and initiatives have created several challenges in urban areas such as flood, health related problems," the statement said citing the charter. Other key recommendations in the charter focused on the importance of inclusion of social parameters in the "implementation and monitoring frameworks, with focus on impacts and not only activities". "A highly pertinent re-
sponse needs specific attention to engage with youth and children to facilitate a safe school model and ensure the sustenance of the child friendly environment in disaster context," said the charter. The charter also called for strengthening the linkages between science, policy and practice for a comprehensive engagement finally resulting in policies and strategies that lead to benefits for the communities at risk. Spearheaded by global agencies such as Concern Worldwide and BCASBangladesh, SEEDS Asia and others, the workshop and the subsequent charter also advocated the evolution and establishment of monitoring mechanisms for "rigorously keeping track of impact on community level, besides conduct of activities".
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Israel votes as Netanyahu’s reign hangs in balance JERUSALEM, MARCH 17 (REUTERS): Millions of Israelis voted on Tuesday in a tightly fought election, with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu facing an uphill battle to defeat a strong campaign by the centre-left opposition to deny him a fourth term in office. In many respects the vote has turned into a referendum on “Bibi” Netanyahu, in power for a total of nine years spread over three terms. If he wins again he would be on track to become Israel’s longestserving prime minister. Netanyahu’s campaign has focused on the threat from Iran’s nuclear programme and the spread of militant Islam. But it’s a message many Israelis say they are fed up with and as a result the centre-left’s campaign on socio-economic issues, especially the high cost of living in Israel, appears to have won more traction with voters. When the last opinion polls were published on March 13, the centre-left, known as the Zionist Union and led by Isaac Herzog, held a four-seat advantage over Netanyahu’s rightwing Likud, a margin that had it set for a surprise victory.
No party has ever won an outright majority in Israel’s 67-year history, making coalition-building the norm. It is also an opaque and highly unpredictable game, with any number of allegiances possible among the 10 or 11 parties expected to win a place in the 120-seat parliament, the Knesset.
An ultra-Orthodox Jew prepares to vote in Bnei Brak, Israel, Tuesday, March 17, 2015. Israelis are voting in early parliament elections following a campaign focused on economic issues such as the high cost of living, rather than fears of a nuclear Iran or the Israeli-Arab conflict. (AP Photo
But in the last three days of campaigning, Netanyahu went on a blitz to try to shore up his Likud base and attract votes from other right-wing, nationalist parties, promising more building of Jewish settlements and that the Palestinians would not get their own
state if he were re-elected. Those bold pledges, if carried out, would further isolate Israel from the United States and the European Union. But they may go some way towards convincing voters to plumb for what they know rather than others on the right.
Surveys show around 15 percent of voters are undecided, meaning the ballot could sway widely opinion polls have rarely been a precise predictor of Israeli elections in the past. Voting ends at 2200 local (2000 GMT) on Tuesday, with the first exit polls
published immediately afterwards. If Netanyahu can draw votes from other right-wing parties, he may be able to close the gap with the centre-left and be in a position to be asked first by Israel’s president to try to form a governing coalition.
Coalition Tactics Since there are more parties on the right and farright of the spectrum, Netanyahu is probably better placed to cobble together a coalition, even if he narrowly loses the election. But if the centre-left does win by four or more seats, it should get the nod first to try to form a coalition. Under sunny skies, Netanyahu went to vote early, going with his wife and one of his sons to a ballot box in a school near their family home in Jerusalem. He acknowledged that it was a tight race and urged voters to back the right. “To prevent the rise to power of a left-wing party, there is only one thing to do - close the gap,” he said. Herzog, who has overcome criticism of his slight stature and reedy voice to lead a resilient campaign, voted in Tel Aviv, where he
emphasised that the vote was about a new direction. “Whoever wants to continue the way of Bibi - despair and disappointment - can vote for him,” he said. “But whoever wants change, hope, and really a better future for Israel, vote for the Zionist Union under my leadership.” The son of a former president and the grandson of one of Israel’s foremost rabbis, Herzog, 54, is as close as it gets to having a Kennedy-style heritage. While his leadership has been critiqued in the past, he has shown wit and intellect on the campaign trail, bolstering his image among voters. “For the first time in my life, I’m going to be voting for Labour, that is the Zionist Union,” said Dedi Cohen, 39, a lawyer in Tel Aviv. “The risk of Netanyahu building the next government is too big. How long has he been in power? Nine years? It’s too much. Enough.” Whatever happens in Tuesday’s vote, the key will be in coalition building, with three or four parties critical to how the balance of power ends up tipping. Moshe Kahlon, the leader of Kulanu, a centrist party that broke away from Likud, is seen as perhaps
the most important “kingmaker”. A former communications minister credited with bringing down mobile phone prices, Kahlon could ally with either Netanyahu or Herzog, bringing up to 10 seats with him. Yair Lapid, the leader of the centrist Yesh Atid party, is another powercentre. He also could ally with either the right or the centre-left, bringing somewhere between 12-14 seats with him. But he does not sit comfortably with religious parties, making him less flexible in coalition negotiations. If the centre-left is to put together a coalition, it needs at least 61 seats, meaning as well as Kahlon or Lapid and the far-left Meretz party, it would need the support of the ultra-Orthodox parties, which are expected to win around 13 seats. Another factor is the Arab parties, which for the first time have united under one list. That has strengthened their standing with voters and they are expected to win around 13 seats as well. While they are unlikely to join a centre-left coalition, they could give it tacit support in parliament, which could give the centre-left leverage over Netanyahu.
Kremlin rules out handing back Crimea Myanmar govt to strive for draft ceasefire accord MOSCOW, MARCH 17 (REUTERS): Russia said on Tuesday it would not hand back Crimea to Ukraine, despite warnings by the United States and European Union that they will not drop sanctions over the Black Sea peninsula’s annexation a year ago. “There is no occupation of Crimea. Crimea is a region of the Russian Federation and of course the subject of our regions is not up for discussion,” Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov told reporters during a conference call.
Russia’s parliament approved the annexation of Crimea on March 21 last year after residents of the peninsula supported the move in a referendum. Moscow has said repeatedly it will not return it to Ukraine. Russian forces had already seized control of Crimea after the overthrow of a Ukrainian president backed by Moscow, a move described by Russian officials as a coup which threatened the safety of Crimea’s mainly Russian-speaking population. U.S. State Department spokeswoman Jen Psaki said on Monday
Washington would keep economic sanctions in place on Russia over the annexation as long as Crimea remains under Russian rule. EU foreign policy chief Federica Mogherini said the 28-nation bloc would stick to its policy of not recognising the annexation, including through sanctions. President Vladimir Putin’s popularity has soared since the annexation of Crimea, which was given to Ukraine by Soviet leader Nikita Khrushchev in 1954 when it was part of the Soviet Union.
Pakistan hangs twelve Musharraf denied court exemption in murder case convicts in one day ISLAMABAd, MARCH 17 (REUTERS): Pakistan hanged 12 male convicts on Tuesday, an Interior Ministry spokesman said, the largest number of people executed on the same day since an unofficial moratorium on capital punishment was lifted in December. Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif lifted a de facto moratorium on capital punishment on Dec. 17, a day after Pakistani Taliban gunmen attacked a school and killed 132 students and nine teachers. The slaughter put pressure on the government to do more to tackle the Islamist insurgency. Twenty-seven people have been hanged since then, most of them militants, but last week it emerged that officials had quietly widened the policy to include all prisoners on death row whose appeals had been rejected. “They were not only terrorists, they included the oth-
er crimes, some of them were murderers and some did other heinous crimes,” the ministry spokesman said of the 12 executed at various jails. The moratorium on executions had been in place since a democratic government took power from a military ruler in 2008. Human rights groups say many convictions in Pakistan are highly unreliable. Its antiquated criminal justice system barely functions, torture has often been used to extract confessions and police are rarely trained in investigation, rights officials say. There are more than 8,000 Pakistanis on death row. On Thursday, the government is due to execute Shafqat Hussain. His lawyers say he was 14 when he was arrested a decade ago for the kidnap and manslaughter of a child, and his conviction was based on a confession extracted after nine days of torture.
High-energy breakfast good for diabetics LOndOn, MARCH 17 (IAnS): A high-energy breakfast and modest dinner can control dangerous blood sugar spikes all day, says a study. More than 382 million people in the world suffer from diabetes, predominantly type-2 diabetes. For these people, blood sugar surges glucose spikes after meals - can be life threatening, leading to cardiovascular complications. A new Tel Aviv University study published in Diabetologia proposes a new way to suppress deadly glucose surges throughout the day - eating a high-caloric breakfast and a more modest dinner. The combined consumption of a highenergy breakfast and a low-energy dinner decreases overall daily hyperglycaemia in type-2 diabetics, said the study. “We found that by eating more calories at breakfast, when the glucose response to food is lowest, and consuming fewer calories at dinner, glucose peaks after meals and glucose levels throughout the day were significantly reduced,” said professor Daniela Jakubowicz of Tel Aviv University. The new study was conducted on eight men and 10 women aged 30-70 with type-2 diabetes. Patients were randomized and assigned either a “B diet” or “D diet” for one week. The B diet featured a 2,946 kilojoule (kj) breakfast, 2,523 kj lunch, and 858 kj dinner, and the D diet featured a 858 kj breakfast, 2,523 kj lunch, and 2,946 kj dinner. The results of the study showed that post-meal glucose elevations were 20% lower and levels of insulin, C-peptide, and GLP-1 were 20% higher in participants on the B diet compared with those on the D diet. Despite the fact that both diets contained the same calories, blood glucose levels rose 23% less after the lunch preceded by a large breakfast.
ISLAMABAd, MARCH 17 (IAnS): An anti-terrorism court (ATC) on Tuesday refused to grant indefinite exemption to Pakistan’s former president Pervez Musharraf from personal appearance in court in the murder case of a tribal chief. Musharraf has been indicted for murder of Nawab Akbar Bugti, who was killed in a raid by security forces in Balochistan province in 2006, Xinhua news agency reported. Musharraf was the country’s president at that time. He has denied the charges and describes the case as politically motivated. The judge, on a previous hearing, had ordered Musharraf to appear -- however, he was not in the court in Quetta, the capital of Balochistan on Tuesday. The court had also ordered formation of a medical board to determine the former president’s health condition as his lawyer had argued that his client could not appear because of poor health. Musharraf’s lawyer complained that the government had not provided security for his appearance before the medical board. The court ordered security for Musharraf and granted a one-day exemption and fixed the next hearing for April 8.
YAngOn, MARCH 17 (IAnS): The peace negotiator of the Myanmar government said on Tuesday that resumed peace talks with ethnic armed groups would strive for a draft nationwide ceasefire agreement, while calling for overcoming the outstanding issues. U Aung Min, vice chairman of the government’s Union Peace-Making Work Committee (UPWC), said this in his opening remarks at the seventh round of peace talks between the UPWC and the Nationwide Ceasefire Coordination Team (NCCT) of 16 ethnic armed groups at the Myanmar Peace Centre, Xinhua news agency reported. U Aung Min, who is also minister at the President’s Office, told the meeting that the government was making efforts to reach the ceasefire accord aimed at building a foundation of carrying the peace process to the next term of government, creating a firm ceasefire and starting political dialogue. He cited President U Thein Sein as saying that “ethnic conflict cannot be resolved by use of force but through political dialogue”. He underlined that the establishment of a joint monitoring committee on ceasefire and a committee for sponsoring political dialogue was an important step of the peace process. Chairman of the NCCT, U Naing Han Tha, who is
Gen. Samlut Gun Maw, left, vice chief of the staff of Kachin Independence Army (KIA), speaks during their peace talk with Myanmar government peace making group at Myanmar Peace Center Tuesday, March 17, in Yangon. (AP Photo)
from the Mon ethnic group, said the recent Kachin Independence Organisation’s (KIO) meeting with the government and military leaders amid heavy conflict in northern Myanmar was a good prospect and the confidence building between them contributed to the nationwide ceasefire talks between UPWC and NCCT. He suggested that for lasting peace, fighting in Kachin state, Ta’ang or Palaung area and Kokang region should be covered by the peace talks to help ease tension in those areas. He also emphasised the need not to use force to re-
solve domestic conflicts as it could lead to chaos in the country. Lt. Gen. Myint Soe from the No. 1 Special Operation of the military expressed the belief that if understanding on conflict reduction and ceasefire was built during the meeting between the armed forces and the KIO, peace would be achieved. Negotiators from the government and ethnic armed groups resumed peace talks in Yangon on Tuesday in an effort to finalise their draft ceasefire accord. Before the resumption of the talks, Myanmar President U Thein Sein, Vice Pres-
ident Sai Mauk Kham and Commander-in-Chief of the Defence Service SeniorGeneral Min Aung Hlaing met separately on Monday with a special delegation of the KIO in Nay Pyi Taw, led by general secretary La Ja and its army’s Deputy Chief of Staff Major General Guan Maw to discuss peace efforts in the country. During that meeting, the KIO forwarded a peace proposal to the president, reaffirming its commitment to the ongoing peace process. The sixth round of ceasefire talks, held in September last year, approved the fourth draft of the ceasefire agreement.
Fears of food shortages in Vanuatu as huge damage revealed PORT VILA, MARCH 17 (AFP): Vanuatu warned on Tuesday it faces imminent food shortages as accounts emerged of huge damage to a large outer island, days after one of the fiercest cyclones on record pummelled the sprawling Pacific nation. Relief agencies have warned that conditions are among the most challenging they have faced, with mounting concerns about disease, and the nation’s President Baldwin Lonsdale has appealed for the world to help after Severe Tropical Cyclone Pam lashed the island with wind gusts of up to 320 kilometres (200 miles) per hour. With 24 people so far confirmed dead, the scale of the disaster became clearer with the first team of aid workers reaching Tanna island, home to 30,000 people some 200 kilometres south of the capital Port Vila, itself badly damaged. “The impression they got from their initial observations was that the damage is significantly worse than Port Vila,” Tom Perry from CARE Australia told
AFP. He added that the hospital was functioning, but it had no roof. Australian foreign minister Julie Bishop said reconnaissance by the Australian military “confirmed significant damage in the southern islands”. “And particularly Tanna island, where it appears that more than 80 percent of houses and buildings have been partially or completely destroyed,” she said. “Not only buildings flattened, but palm plantations, trees. It’s quite a devastating sight.” Communications to many of the other 80 islands in the sprawling archipelago, most only accessible by boat, were still down and Benjamin Shing, from Lonsdale’s office, said survivors would quickly run out of food. “The first week we are relying on the fact that the food crops and the gardens are still edible and they can be used for the first week, but after the first week we’ll need to get some rations on the ground,” he told the Australian Broadcasting Corporation. With crops wiped out, Shing
feared the worst for a country that largely relies on subsistence farming, warning “there might be a lot of fatalities”. The UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) said in a situation report that “there are 24 confirmed fatalities” across Vanuatu so far and some 30 injured. Perry said of the 24 dead, at least five were from Tanna and that CARE Australia was also worried about the lack of food. “Food running out is of great concern,” he said. Local woman Sale Chilia said residents living in Mele, a large village of about 5,000 people two kilometres south of Port Vila, were starting to worry about where they could source their next meal. “We only have the leftovers now,” she said. In Port Vila, access to water and electricity was partially restored after the storm brought down an estimated 80 percent of power lines and damaged most homes. Stores also began reopening, but entire neighbourhoods remained without power as aid
workers streamed in to help make sense of what many have said was one of the region’s worst weather disasters. In the capital, leaves and branches lined the streets while residents began clearing metal roof sheeting from the roads around their homes and using machetes to hack through fallen trees. Personal belongings, household items, mattresses and clothes were spread out on the ground and hung on washing lines as people dried them out, with the cyclone slowly weakening. Samuel Toara, 25, thought he was going to die when the storm barreled ashore, sheltering in the pitch black with two other young men as the tempest roared past his home. “It was very hard. The cyclone sounded like a big plane flying very low,” he told AFP. As heavy rain pounded his house, made of corrugated metal and timber, part of the roof blew off. “The rain and wind was like
white smoke and it flooded up to my knee. But I told the boys don’t worry about the water,” he said. “As long as we survive.” The United Nations said there were at least 3,300 people sheltering in 37 evacuation centres around the country, including Melissa Song, 22. She was sharing a small guest room at a Port Vila resort which was turned into a makeshift evacuation centre with nine other family members, including three young children and a baby. “We’ve had no sleep since Thursday,” Song told AFP. “We’ve just been eating tinned tuna, fish and pork.” UNICEF has estimated that 60,000 children have been affected by the cyclone and virtually all schools were closed, with the organisation attempting to restore some normality to their lives. Emergency specialist Mioh Nemoto expressed concern about what they would eat. “Food security is likely to be a continual problem and we need to start thinking now about how children will stay well fed.”
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GHS Phek Village receive computer sets ZHpbN general land resource dept activities conference held highlighted in Kohima dpdb meet
phEK, march 17 (Dipr): The Government High School, Phek Village received six computer sets along with one printer from 164 Inf. Bn (Territorial Army) (Home & Heart) Naga under the project of OS Sadbravana FY 2014-15 on March 16 at the School premise. During the felicitation programme, Lt. Bharat Singh Shekhawat, Coy Commander, 164 Inf. Bn (TA) (Home & Heart) Naga said on the occasioned that
the future of tomorrow depend upon students and young children where they needs computer knowledge for the betterment of tomorrow for which he called upon the students to equip and learn with computer calibre so as to catch with the rest of the world. He also called upon the students and teachers to join the mainstream of our country for betterment to live in as well as for our bright future. While wishing the school teaching faculties
and students for receiving such type of facilities he called upon them to use of it properly. The function was chaired by the School Headmistress Neichulou Tsuzu while GB Supohu pronounced invocation prayer and vote of thanks was given by Zhogu Venuh, President Phek Students Union. Benediction was said by Mudozhoyi Venuh. A host of Public Leaders, GBs, Teachers and students attended the function.
First annual SJC Women’s Day celebrated Kohima, march 17 (mExN): The Women’s Forum of St. Joseph’s College, Jakhama inaugurated the first annual SJC Women’s Day on March 14 at the College Indoor Stadium. A press note stated that in addition, the Forum also brought out its logo, and the motto ‘Celebrating Women and the Responsibility that comes with it’, which were released by the chief guest, Azenuo Pienyü, Project Di-
rector of DRDA at Kiphire. The whole programme was concentrated in highlighting the talents of the female students in the College through songs, dances, skit, and a cultural fashion show, which displayed the innate innovation and competent abilities in the arts. Azenuo Pienyü strongly stressed on the important roles that women play in their families and among peers, and that it should be under-
JaluKiE, march 17 (Dipr): The 28th general conference of Zeliangrong Heraka Pailei Baudi Nagaland: 2015 was held at Jalukie town on March 14 with Governor of Nagaland PB Acharya as the chief guest. Addressing the gathering, the Governor said “we” have three aspects of life - materialism, culture and empowerment. He acknowledged that Nagaland is a land with beautiful cultures and blessed with rich mineral wealth, flora and fauna. Stating that various religious groups and communities are flourishing in India due to secularism, the Governor said that religion is a basic thing that makes us different from others which should not be used in
taken with as much effort, as the responsibility implies. Pienyü also made a generous donation of Rs. 10,000 for the welfare of the female students under the Women’s Forum. The very origins of the St. Joseph’s College Women’s Forum stems from the UNO’s declaration of 2001 as the year of ‘Women Empowerment’, where the Forum was inaugurated in the College as the women wing Dimapur, march 17 in the same year. (mExN): A demonstration programme on “value addition in vegetables” and “Mushroom cultivation” was organised by Agriculimportance for the role it tural Technology Manageplays, he said. Pointing out ment Agency (ATMA) and that currently, the world is Land Resources Departmore inclined towards or- ment (LRD) of Dhansiripar ganic products, mainly be- block, Dimapur at Bade vilcause of its health benefits, lage on March 11. A total of he said, Nagaland being a 35 participants from differstate that produces organic ent villages of Dhansiripar products, one should be block attended the demonproud and let that be the stration programme. According to a press thriving force for the farmers as well as the general note from Block Technolopeople for the purpose of gy Manager, ATMA-Dimapur, Sentinaro Longchar, greater good. Five varieties of TLS the programme was organwere given out to 35 farm- ised with an objective to ers from 10 villages under develop new skills and enWokha Sadar during the courage the women SHGs towards income generaprogramme.
tance of the mission and encouraged the farmers to actively participate. While assuring department’s aid to the farmers, the DAO urged them to continue their cooperation for the success of the programme. Meanwhile, Chief Guest Mhomo Tungoe spoke on the role of farmers in the agriculture sector and sustaining livelihood of the general population. Agriculture sector holds a very important position in the world economy and both central and state government give utmost
Kohima, march 17 (Dipr): The monthly Kohima District Planning and Development Board meeting was held on March 16 at the DPDB conference hall, Kohima under the chairmanship of the new Deputy Commissioner Kohima and Vice-Chairman, DPDB, Rovilatuo Mor IAS. At the outset the new DC Kohima welcomed all the members and called upon them to have no hesitation to give suggestions and provide feedbacks for the improvement of the district. He also asked the officers to share their problems while also to submit proposals for timely implementations. The DC also requested all the members to be regular in the DPDB meetings.
DPO, Land Resource Department, Dr. Menuosietuo Tseikha presented his departmental activities where he highlighted on the Integrated Watershed Management Programme (IWMP). IWMP is a flagship programme undertaken by the department in three phases, Preparatory phase, work phase and consolidation phase. He explained on formation of Watershed Committee, Entry Point Activity (EPA), Livelihood and Microenterprise, formation of Self Help Groups and User Groups. Dr. Menuosietuo Tseikha also gave an appraisal on ‘Near Real Time Online Monitoring System’ which is being implemented in Nagaland, Madhya
Pradesh and Bihar with the web server hosted by the Madhya Pradesh Forest Department. He also emphasized on Coffee plantation which he stated is the next big thing in Kohima. ADC Planning, Ketuho Luho informed the members on the Inter district programme which would be undertaken next month. He also reminded the members about the village Interchange Programme and the Adoption Committees. Seeing the need to take more action to maintain the roads in the State Capital, the DC suggested formation of a Sub-Committee on Cleanliness and sought for active cooperation from all departments concerned.
Sub-divisional head of offices demos on food preservation under LLRPO meeting held conducted at bade Village
Truthfully Labelled Seeds distributed in Wokha
WoKha, march 17 (mExN): Department of Agriculture, Wokha, organised a programme on distribution of Truthfully Labelled Seeds (TLS) on March 13 at District Agriculture Office, Wokha, where Mhomo Tungoe, SDO Civil, Wokha, was the chief guest. District Agriculture Officer, Wokha, C. Peter Yanthan during his keynote address spoke about TLS, part of the ongoing National Food Security Mission (NFSM) implemented in the State. He highlighted the impor-
negative terms. He also encouraged the gathering to go forward with hard work, sincerity and dedication to achieve success in life. He asserted that Heraka should be centre for good work on social sector and empowerment of weaker section and further paid rich tribute to Rani Gaidinliu and NC Zeliang. He said that Nagas should take good opportunity of being blessed with good leaders from the community. Presidential address was given by NI Tasile N. Zeliang and cultural dance was performed by Tening Youth. Short speech was also delivered by Raitu, President, Zeliangrong Baudi (Assam, Manipur, and Nagaland).
tion as well as to increase the revenue of the produce. During the programme, “Value addition in vegetables” was demonstrated by Sentinaro Longchar, which among other things showed the participants the preservation of vegetables throughout the year to avoid wastage and spoilage and at the same time maintaining its nutritional value. She also demonstrated and explained the method of preparation of green chilli pickle, mixed vegetable pickle, radish pickle and tomato sauce. It was followed by imparting knowledge on ingredients required for preservation, types of packing, bottling methods and storage of the product. “Preparation of King chilli
pickle” was demonstrated by Chumyani, AFA where she gave detailed information on ingredients required and step-by-step procedure for its preparation. She further showed the steps involved in culturing mushroom and explained the importance of mushroom cultivation - its advantages and consumption benefits as it provides a rich addition to the diet in the form of proteins, carbohydrates, valuable minerals and vitamins. She also encouraged both young and old to take up its cultivation as it is easy and it not only generates and accelerates earning, but also plays a major role in the employment generation especially for women folks.
WoKha, march 17 (Dipr): The consultative meeting of sub-divisional head of offices under Bhandari and Lotha Lower Range Public Organisation (LLRPO) was held on March 14 at ADC Conference Hall. Speaking at the meeting ADC Bhandari, Orenthung Lotha expressed his concern over delay in shifting of Sub-Treasury Office (STO) from Baghty to Bhandari despite approval from Wokha DPDB meeting. Citing many difficulties, Orenthung lamented on how the question papers and answer sheet of HSLC and HSSLC has to be transported under huge rick owing to the absence of SubTreasury Office at Bhandari and therefore requested the concern department to take the matter at the earliest. ADC also urged the LLRPO
to support the government in bringing development in Bhandari area. Sub-Treasury Officer, Baghty Athungo Ngullie in his speech stated that except three departments at Baghty the rest of government offices are located in Bhandari and that shifting of STO office to the latter will be more beneficial for the government employees and the public. SDEO, Principal GHSS, SDO PWD, and Soil, Forest officers also shared their grievances on absentees of employees throughout the year and land encroachment in government offices. Earlier, the programme was chaired by Chenirao Jami, Acting President LLRPO, invocation prayer by Wotsumo Patton while vote of thanks was proposed by LLRPO Treasurer, Nzami Lotha.
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A tree can bear the fruit of its own species of tree
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he tree is known by its fruit said Christ. If a tree bears the fruit of another species of tree, it is against nature. Jesus Christ said that he is the vine and his believers are the branches. The branches have to bear the fruit of the vine. Human beings have
weaknesses and shortcomings but anything which is the deliberate choice and intentionally done contrary to the teachings of Christ is not the fruit of the vine. Christ taught, “In everything, do to others what you would have them do to you.” (Mat.7: 12)
The way of Christ is the only true way of peace. Peace is abundant for the people who are the branches of the vine. The world is overwhelmed by fears and insecurity. Why? Because the world denies Christ. Through Christ the Holy Spirit is received and the outcome of
it is abundant peace and joy, but the world is ignorant of it. Many professed Christians also do not know it. So they bear the fruit of another species of tree and not of the vine. There is no problem in the world which cannot be resolved in the way of Christ. Land dis-
pute and any other problem can be settled in the way of Christ without quarreling and swearing and aftermath of the settlement, the dispute is forgotten and peaceful relation exists which is very beautiful. I have practiced it and experienced it. In everything , do to oth-
ers what you would have them do to you.” Do you practice it? In any profession and in anything, nothing is outside of the parameter of the commandment of Christ. The greatest loss is displeasing God and the greatest gain is pleasing God. Under whatever circum-
stances, the teachings of Christ is to be put into practice. The way of Christ alone is beautiful, peaceful and triumphant and nothing is impossible to be done and no problem is impossible to be resolved in the way of Christ. Rev. L. Suohie Mhasi
Transformative potential in Christian Phek road; a virtual river bed Were the bomb explosions in Wokha not loud enough? involvement for social concerns
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he breaking news of March 5 violence happened in a Christian state has shocked the world, and in particular it has deeply saddened and pained the entire Christian community across the world. Since the incidence there have been different views on the ground with the general public. On the other hand, State government is pointing as the failure of District Administration, and other political parties in the state and India pointing as the failure of state functionary system. And many people outside the Nagaland state is instigating as the communal crime. Whatever may be the reason the writer is of the view that the blame cannot be completely shifted to the youth per se, because the outburst anger of the youth that went out of control to lynching the rape accused was seemingly a highly complex nature of youth violence. It greatly reflects our socio-political and religious context of the day. And therefore, every leader of both secular and religious from top to bottom need to shoulder certain responsibility to remedying from future happening. Firstly, thousands of Naga youth have become violent out of frustration and disappointment with the whole system of the government criminal justice system, corruption, nepotism, tribalism so on and so forth. Justice in the state apparently is often time trickled down on tribal and clan affiliation or purchase by money, where people have completely lost trust of the justice serving system of the state and thus State became irresponsible custodian of the society. Secondly, at the larger level the youth have developed contested political ideas with regard to factionalism and Naga nationalism. With differing ideologies and values youth are undeniably in conflict with each other, and the fact is that prejudice and tension are so rampant across Naga society. Down the line of this struggle, indifferent attitude towards people from other tribes and culture has seemingly emerged. This occasionally bounced out to confrontation among the youth which somebody calls it “fighting for survival in the trap of delay and destroy policy”. Perhaps, the unsettled
Naga political issue has become multiple root cause to youth violence of the Naga youth today. Which otherwise Naga youth are known for their fun loving and friendliness, hospitality and generosity. Thirdly, 'an eye for an eye, and tooth for a tooth’ mindset of the Naga youth unfolds deficiency of the moral and ethical teaching in the Christian institutions, the families and in the churches of our time. Our churches today have been competing with church buildings, luxurious cars, making expensive church programs, mission fields etc. but yet to compete in interpreting Christian faith into social realities and address the issues faced by our youth in the highly complex Naga world. The churches and its run institution bring children and youth together regardless of tribes and race but unfortunately it is used primarily for education and spiritual nourishment but failed to take up inclusive peace building on the ground for pro and coexistence. At best church involvement in peace building is done mostly in terms of prayer, relief fund and occasional intervention during conflict escalation, sometimes in post conflict violence. At this juncture of over lapping situation, it would be relevant that the church ministry emphasis the biblical justice in peace building that focuses not only on the individual but on the relationships between victims and offenders and the community in general. Even as the justice of the victim is being addressed, it is too foolish to allow the justice of the victim to take complete control over us and discredit the whole of our Christian principles. Our search for justice as Christian needs to offer the path for offender to repent and accept the accountability for the wrong committed. I hope in that way Christian participation in social concerns contributes positive social dynamism and unfolds transformative potentials for everyone in Christian ministry. In that way I hope we foster a true justice, reconciliation and restoration ministry, Justice that brings healing and reintegration in the community for social security, sustainable peace, development, and prosperity. Adahe Neli, Dimapur
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or a long time, a small but vital stretch of some 20 Km roads from Phek headquarters to Lanye connecting NH 150 has remained most neglected part of the state. With full of ditches, potholes, wears and tears, this road has turned into a virtual riverbed. This stretch of road in no way befit district headquarter road and as one ride through, its not hard to comprehend why Phek is called backward; no doubt, a bad image upon the people in the neighbourhood and citizen of the town in particular. Infact, the village link roads in some district like Kohima are far more better than Phek headquarters road. What has than gone wrong in our inquisitive sense of enquiry and rational bend of reasoning? Ofcourse some snail pace facelift within the town is appreciable though half baked but that is a poor consolation towards the major part of the despicable road that has almost become unmotorable especially small cars. There have already been accidents, lives have been lost and the bad road as major factor for tragedy cannot be ruled out. How much than thus it takes for govt. to start working? A little mud fillings by the responsible department would help much even if immediate black topping can’t be done. One wonders if the VIPs travel the same road we travels for it is hard to as-
sume they travels the same road and yet do nothing unless the person has the sinister habit of taking pleasure at others misery. It is hard to believe that there is a govt. that represent us but has simply stopped feeling the pulse of the people. Roads and educational institutions are the two cardinal features that tells a lot about the type of people in the vicinity. Phek headquarter is bestowed with potentials where hydro-electricity can be developed nearby, trade and commerce can be facilitated due to its proximity with Manipur and Myanmar and brisk economy can flourish, but it has a long way to go at the societal vigilante level whether it is the road or long absence of officials in the Govt. offices or the only ATM for public that remain defunct most of the time or 3G connectivity or the economy that is controlled by non-Nagas. Infact the East-West Corridor national highway should come till Phek if it is to go by logical scheme of things as this highway is meant to connect the eastern most district of the country. But woe betides this voiceless god forsaken part of the country, who dare give a damn. At an age when others travel above the ground and beneath the ground, we are yet to have even proper road. Zhokusheyi Rhakho, Phek Town
Who wants your crocodile’s tear?
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he March 13 tragedy in which 13 youth were killed and several others who still lay on the boundary between life and death in hospitals after the NST bus in which they were travelling tumbled down the road near Lozaphe is a chilling reminder of the sickening condition of transportation department in our state. Poor road condition, over aged vehicles with no maintenance, reckless driving, irresponsible officers- who will take responsibility? Because some where some people have committed a blunder irreplaceable damage has been caused and precious lives have been lost. No words of comfort and no amount of relief can soothe the hearts that have been already broken. Should we call this accident as another incident and allow the erring department to go scot-free? Should we allow the government of the day to pull a wool over our eyes and let the agony of the victim to flow down the drain of our mem-
ory? Hiding behind flowery words of regret and condolences after many lives have been lost because of negligence on the part of the erring personnel and officers manning public transportation is nothing less than running away from responsibility. Yesterday their world came to an end; tomorrow it can be yours or mine. Every day many drunken drivers of both government and private owned vehicles gamble with the life of innocent passengers, and the concerned authorities fully know well that this is being done right below their nose. Helpless passengers walk into those “moving coffins” because they have no choice. Nobody wants a repeat of the Dimapur March 5 episode. If the people in authority are still hibernating, they better realise that mercury is rising. In a time such as this, taking people and their feelings for a ride in a nonchalant attitude can force open the floodgate of public frustration. Rümatho Nyusou, Yisisotha, Meluri
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t is very clear to all of us that the two major bomb blasts in Wokha were nothing short of acts of terrorism. A little more than a decade ago, on the18th of Dec. 2000 a fully packed Wokha bound bus, especially with students returning home to spend Christmas season with their families and friends was blown up right in the middle of the national highway at Santsüphen. While several passengers were violently killed as though in a battlefield, many were maimed for life; to the extent of rendering medical attention on some of the surviving victims till today. Undoubtedly, immediately after the blast there was the expected uproar from every conceivable platform condemning the bloody act of the perpetrator(s). But it is very unfortunate that even after a lapse of a decade, the investigating officials entrusted for the job, could not come up with the slightest clue about the bombing of the passenger bus. The outcome of this investigation was never known and it has left behind a very big question mark in the minds of the victims, family members and the general public. As we look back at that gory past which seems to have faded out of our memories already, one is curious to know how seriously the recent bomb blast in the heart of Wokha town is being investigated. The explosion that rocked the town and its vicinity that day and the magnitude of its impact speak for itself the vulnerability of precious lives and properties of citizens even in the days to come. In this case too, nine (9) persons lost their lives, many seriously injured and properties worth Crores of rupees destroyed. Not only were the citizens of Wokha but Nagaland was shaken by the news of this mega explosion. Yet, the dust of this blast appears to be settling down fast and prematurely exactly like the earlier incident- perhaps with nobody wanting to know more than what he/ she has heard and seen already on that day. Nevertheless, this time the citizens of Wokha are eager to know the ultimate result of the investigation at the earliest. It is expected that an objective inquiry is conducted by involving forensic experts. It is also hoped that with some of the finest administrative and police officers in the district, every frontal organization representing the Wokha district play its part to see that the investigation into this case is drawn to a conclusion at an early date. The public of Wokha town do not expect to hear the investigation report turning into another mystery. Rather, even the first unsolved bomb blast case needs to be revived to find out if there is any link. Investigation with all seriousness is demanded. After all, don’t we have a state and a government in place? Mhathung Ngullie, Convener Lotha Pressure Group Wokha Nagaland
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Patrick Schwarzenegger slams cheating rumours
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atrick Schwarzenegger has slammed reports he is cheating on girlfriend Mile Cyrus after photos of him hugging a female friend surfaced online. Arnold Schwarzenegger’s son is currently on vacation in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico, without his pop star partner, and on Sunday, photographs obtained by TMZ.com show him closely embracing a bikini-clad female, walking down a crowded beach with their arms linked and doing a shot off the unidentified girl’s body. Editors at the gossip site suggested that “‘friends’ don’t usually do body shots off one another,” prompting Schwarzenegger to take to Twitter.com on Monday to shut down the gossip. He wrote, “Omg. It’s one of my best friends girlfriend… Would NEVER do anything against my GF … Girls have guy friends and guys have friends that are girls…” Cyrus has yet to comment on the speculation. The singer and Schwarzenegger have been dating since last year.
50 Cent wants to sign Zayn Malik to his record label Rapper 50 Cent has expressed his desire to sign boy band One Direction star Zayn Malik to his record label. The 39-year-old hiphop said he would love to take Malik under his wing and 'have him working with the biggest rappers on the planet', reported Aceshowbiz. "If Zayn wants a rap career, just because of who he is, he is going to sell records. But if he wants to be credible he has to be with the right people. "I'd happily sign him up to my label, mentor him and have him working with the biggest rappers on the planet," he said. There have been rumours claiming that Malik, 22, is pursuing solo career.
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Vin Diesel welcomes third child Actor Vin Diesel and his partner Paloma Jimenez have welcomed their third child into the world. The 47-year-old "Furious 7" actor took to his Facebook account to announce his partner Jimenez, with whom he already has Hania, six, and four-year-old son Vincent, has given birth. Alongside a photograph of himself, Jimenez and the little bundle of joy at the hospital, the actor quoted Louis Armstrong's hit classic, "What A Wonderful World." "I hear babies crying, I watch them grow. They'll learn much more, Than I'll ever know. And I think to myself, What a wonderful world...," he wrote. It is not yet known what sex the baby is, when it was born or whether the little one has been given a name yet.
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created to help those in the area, and in a press release the group claims that Nelly is now 'the first American artist to perform in the city’s 8,000 year old history.' The concert was organized to 'promote peace and bring hope to those who need it most' while also raising money for 'those impacted by the recent conflict in the area.' It also helped provide funds to the Kurdish military forces fighting ISIS. Also performing was Arab Idol’s Ammar Koofy and motocross star André
Villa, all during the Xoli Raperin soccer tournament. The concert was originally supposed to be headlined by Akon it seems, and the rapper made an announcement he would be going over last month according to Newsweek, but it seems he dropped out for unknown reasons. Some however are less than thrilled and have attacked the nonprofit for paying Nelly a reported six-figure appearance fee and not giving the money directly to displaced families and troops.
fter Bollywood stars like Amitabh Bachchan, Shah Rukh Khan, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan and Madhuri Dixit, Katrina Kaif is all set to be immortalised in a wax as the Jagga Jasoos star became the chosen one to have her very own wax statue at the coveted Madame Tussauds Museum. Finally, the date has been confirmed when the wax statue will be made public. It gives me great joy to reveal that Katrina’s wax statue will be unveiled on March 27. Last year, world famous museum conducted a poll on which Bollywood star should be immortalised in wax next. While Priyanka Chopra and Deepika Padukone were also running in contention, the honour finally went to the Phantom actress. While B-town divas like Aishwarya and Madhuri preferred for an ordinary pose, Kat has picked a dance posture for her wax representation. The doe eyed beauty had given her measurements for the statue in Mumbai last year. Now that the date is finally out, the fans of Katrina can’t wait for the D-Day to arrive when the B-town hottie will join the elite league of Indian stars at Madame Tussauds Wax Museum.
sephora slammed for selling a lipstick named 'Underage Red' rasad nny P D r. B e his life testishares the students mony to Commission t of Grea s e c o n d a r y H ig h e r Naga United School, imapur. D village,
Ekta Kapoor launches her own fashion line 'EK' Balaji Telefilms head Ekta Kapoor has been criticised for her fashion sense, but it hasn’t stopped her from launching her own signature label under the name ‘EK’, an acronym for her name. The brain behind the saas bahu phenomenon formally announced the launch of her line, comprising desi wear and jewellery, at a press conference in Mumbai. ‘EK’ is an endeavour to make fashion accessible and affordable, the 39-year-old television and film producer - daughter of actor Jeetendra and Shobha Kapoor - added. For added masala, shoppers will also be able to buy ensembles worn by their favourite television characters featured in Kapoor’s daily soaps. The signature line, which features a number of saris, will be available from March 18 on Best Deal TV, the country’s first celebrity-driven 24/7 home shopping channel.
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eauty giant Sephora has been slammed by its customers in the US for marketing a lipstick which is named 'Underage Red'. The offensively-labeled item, which is part of a range of beauty products created by tattoo artist-turned-reality star Kat Von D, real name Katherine von Drachenberg, 33, has caused outrage among customers, many of whom have taken to social media to vent their anger at the store.
Some people, however, chose to see the 'funny side' of the bizarrely-named lipstick, which is believed to have launched around a year ago in stores, and others went as far as to defend Ms Von D's decision to opt for such a risky name. The lipstick, which is currently available on the Sephora website and in select stores, is described as being a 'matte fire engine red' and is also highlighted by Sephora as being a 'cult favorite' with its customers.
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anushKa sharma: Why should I be held responsible for Virat’s performance on the field?
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ast year while touring England, Virat Kohli came under media scrutiny for his poor performance. But what shocked everyone was the fact that BCCI blamed Anushka Sharma for Kohli’s performance. In fact, BCCI also alleged that girlfriends and wives shouldn’t tour with their partners as they act as distraction. This episode happened a while back and though the NH10 heroine was mum on this issue till now, the babe has finally voiced her opinion. During an interview with a leading news channel, Anushka said, “Its primitive to call me his distraction. Why should I be
responsible for Virat’s performance on the field? The guys eat and breathe cricket, please treat them as adults.” The actress-producer further stated, “Virat has no impact on my professional performance and I don’t have on his. Why doubt Virat’s capability? Give him credit for what he has achieved.” We are glad that the Bombay Velvet actress has come out in the open and defended herself. Because whenever Virat has performed well in Anushka’s presence, the latter hasn’t been given any credit so why blame her just for the failure, right?
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lOndOn, March 17 (reuters): Midfielder Jordan Henderson's fluke second-half goal kept Liverpool firmly in contention for a Premier League topfour finish with a 1-0 win at Swansea City on Monday. Liverpool got lucky on 68 minutes when Jordi Amat slid in ahead of Henderson to try and clear but the ball ricocheted back off the England international and looped over Swansea keeper Lukasz Fabianski. Victory took in-form Liverpool to within two points of fourth-placed Manchester United, who they host on Sunday. Chelsea lead
on 64, ahead of Manchester City (58) and then Arsenal (57) and United (56). Since losing to United at Old Trafford in mid-December, a defeat which left Liverpool languishing in 11th place, Brendan Rodgers' side have won 10 and drawn three in the league. "It was a great pass from Daniel (Sturridge). It was a little bit fortunate, but you've got to be in the right positions to score," Henderson, who scored for a third consecutive league game, told Sky Sports. "It's a great result. We were very disappointed with our first half. The gaf-
fer had a few words to say. I felt we passed the ball a lot better in the second and were solid at the back." Liverpool were indebted to goalkeeper Simon Mignolet for keeping out Swansea in a first half shaded by the Welsh side and Rodgers praised the Belgian international, who was dropped for poor form earlier in the season. "There's no doubt Simon Mignolet's back to his best. We needed him in the first half. He's been excellent. Clearly now, you see his confidence, along with the team's, he said. Mignolet made a fine-one-handed
save to deny Swansea striker Bafetimbi Gomis who was cleared to play following his collapse at Tottenham Hotspur in his side's last league game on March 4. He was also equal to Gylfi Sigurdsson's curling effort but Liverpool improved after the break. Phillipe Coutinho forced Fabianski to keep out his low shot from Raheem Sterling's cutback and after Henderson had scored Swansea never seriously threatened to equalise. Sturridge went close to a second goal late on but rolled a shot against the post in stoppage time.
India draw with Nepal, advance to Asian and World Cup qualifiers
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KathMandu, March 17 (Ians): India advanced to the qualifiers of the 2018 football World Cup and the 2019 Asian Cup with a goalless draw against Nepal in the second leg of the prequalifiers here on Tuesday. India had won the first leg in Guwahati 2-0 on March 12. Although India’s performance left a lot to be desired, the match had its thrilling moments as a disallowed goal for the visitors and an off-the-post strike from Nepal kept the spectators on the edge of their seats at the Dashrath Rangasala Stadium. The first few chances fell for India but striker
Sunil Chhetri’s long ranger was off target and then Robin Singh’s shot fizzed over the bar five minutes into the game. Playing on their home turf, Nepal then pushed on the offensive. Forward Shantosh Sahukala created a chance in the 18th minute as he headed the ball inside the box. But the ball was collected by India custodian Subrata Paul before it could find its way to a red Nepali shirt. Bikram Lama and Shahukhala stitched together some superb balls for striker Bimal Gharti Magar but the Indian rear-guard stood strong as defender
Arnab Mondal lunged in for a few strong challenges. India coach Stephen Constantine fielded the same 11 as in the first leg but the tourists time and again held on to the ball for too long, allowing the opponents to regroup. Magar came close to a breakthrough a minute before half-time but could not beat Paul from close range. After the change of ends, both sides stepped on the gas as India started planting in crosses from the flanks and into the opponent's defensive third while Shahukhala continued to torment the visiting defenders.
In the 64th minute, Robin put the ball into the net but the referee disallowed the goal, leaving India dumbstruck. Chhetri next tried a right-footer after dribbling past a maze of defenders but his shot was wide off-target. At the other end of the pitch, Paul was left stranded as Sandip Rai chipped his free-kick over the wall to Bharat Khawas who only managed to find the post, much to the Indians' relief. Eight minutes from time, Paul had to pull off a brilliant save to thwart Rai's attempt, thus ensuring a passage to the Asian and World Cup qualifiers.
IndIan Wells, March 17 (aFP): Second seed Maria Sharapova and defending champ Novak Djokovic eased through third round Indian Wells matchups but fourth seeded Caroline Wozniacki bit the dust in the California desert on Monday. Five-time Grand Slam winner Maria Sharapova needed six match points to grind out a 6-4, 6-3 win over Victoria Azarenka in a rare early round marquee matchup. Djokovic also had to fend off a spirited opponent in Albert RamosVinolas in a centre court night match but eventually prevailed 7-5, 6-3 to reach the round of 16. "I managed to play the right shots at the right time and in the important moments to sneak through in straight sets," Djokovic said. Djokovic moves through to the round of 16 where he will face the hard-hitting American John Isner, who beat Djokovic in the semi-finals of the 2012 Indian Wells tournament. They have met seven times with Djokovic winning five. "He is one of the best servers in the history of the game," Djokovic said of Isner. "He's six-foot-10 so he can hit any angle. I am expecting a tough match." Like Djokovic, Sharapova had to figure out a way win when she wasn't at her best. The 27-year old Russian appeared to be ready to close out her third round match in the eighth game of the second set but two-time Australian Open winner Azarenka decided she wasn't going down without a fight. Azarenka saved four match points in the eighth game of the final set and another in the ninth before finally succumbing on a Sharapova cross-court backhand that she clobbered into the net. "She played right to the last point," Sharapova said of Azarenka. Sharapova moves through to the round of 16 where she will square off against defending women's champ Flavia Pennetta of Italy. Plucky Swiss teenager Belinda Bencic pulled off the biggest win of her young career with the straight set upset of fourth seeded Wozniacki of Denmark 6-4, 6-4. The 18-year-old Bencic had never beaten a top-five player before. "I am very happy. I'm really excited," Bencic said. "I always watched her on TV when I was a small girl. She was my idol and a role model for me." Wozniacki, a former Indian Wells champion, appeared to have her game in order coming into Indian Wells as she won her 23rd career singles title just two weeks ago in Kuala Lumpur. In other maches Monday, Andy Murray, who is trying to become Britain's most winningest player ever, defeated Philipp Kohlschreiber 6-1, 3-6, 6-1. The two-time Grand Slam
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Maria Sharapova, of Russia, returns a volley from Victoria Azarenka, of Belarus, during their match at the BNP Paribas Open tennis tournament, Monday, March 16, in Indian Wells, Calif. (AP Photo)
winner Murray clinched the victory on his first match point when the German hit a forehand wide. "He played better in the second set and I felt like I served better in the third set. I did well at the end to keep it going," Murray said. Murray now has 495 wins and is just two shy of passing Tim Henman for the most career singles wins in the Open Era. He also needs just five more victories to join the 500 wins club. Murray opened his season by
Led by Wade, Heat stun James and Cavaliers, 106-92
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MIaMI, March 17 (aP): Dwyane Wade scored 21 of his 32 points in the first half and Goran Dragic added 20 as the Miami Heat handed LeBron James another loss on his former home floor with a 106-92 victory over the Cleveland Cavaliers on Monday. Hassan Whiteside had 16 points and 11 rebounds and Mario Chalmers finished with 16 points off the bench for the Heat, who won both of James' regular-season trips to Miami this season — his first two games back since leaving the team and returning to Cleveland last summer. James scored 16 of his 26 points in the fourth quarter for Cleveland, which had its fourgame winning streak snapped. Kyrie Irving added 21. Chandler Parsons scored 31 points for Dallas and Dirk Nowitzki added 22 with some big 3-pointers as the Mavericks rallied from 15 down in the third quarter to beat the Oklahoma City Thunder 119-115. Russell Westbrook just missed his seventh triple-double in 10 games, finishing with 24 points, 12 assists and eight rebounds. But he picked up his fifth and sixth fouls 0.6 seconds apart trying to bring the Thunder back in the final minute. The Mavericks moved into fifth place in the Western Conference. In Oakland, California, Klay Thompson scored 26 points, and Stephen Curry had 19
Miami Heat's Dwyane Wade, left, passes the ball around Cleveland Cavaliers' LeBron James (23) during the second half of an NBA basketball game, Monday, March 16, 2015, in Miami. The Heat defeated the Cavaliers 106-92. (AP Photo)
points and nine assists as the Golden State Warriors secured a playoff spot before beating the depleted Los Angeles Lakers 108-105.
The Warriors sealed their postseason berth during a timeout late in the second quarter when they learned Oklahoma City lost 119-115
at Dallas. The videoboards above halfcourt displayed "CLINCHED," and fans inside the sold-out arena gave the home team a standing ovation.
Atlanta's Jeff Teague scored 23 points, and Paul Millsap added 19 points and 10 rebounds to help the Hawks set a club record with its 23rd road win of the season, 110-103 over the Sacramento Kings. DeMarre Carroll added 16 points and Shelvin Mack had 14 for the Eastern Conferenceleading Hawks, who have won 10 of 12 games overall and 14 straight against Sacramento. DeMarcus Cousins scored 20 points and Jason Thompson added 18 for the Kings, who have lost seven of eight and continue to struggle following their second coaching change of the season. The Toronto Raptors downed the Indiana Pacers 117-98 after Kyle Lowry had 20 points, 11 rebounds and 10 assists, and Lou Williams scored 24 points. The Raptors (40-27) set a club record by earning their 40th win in just 67 games. They had never achieved that feat in fewer than 70. In other games, John Wall had 21 points, 11 assists, nine rebounds and two blocks as the Washington Wizards defeated the Portland Trail Blazers 10597, the Boston Celtics downed the Philadelphia 76ers 108-89, the Memphis Grizzlies beat the Denver Nuggets 92-81, the New Jersey Nets were 122-106 winners over the Minnesota Timberwolves and the Utah Jazz trounced the Charlotte Hornets 94-66.
reaching the Australian Open final where he lost to Djokovic. World number five Kei Nishikori rallied to beat Spain's Fernando Verdasco in a scrappy match that went three sets. Japan's Nishikori beat the Spaniard 6-7 (6/8), 6-1, 6-4 to move through to the fourth round. Canada's Eugenie Bouchard, who is looking to regain her form after missing some time on the WTA Tour with an arm injury, cruised past CoCo Vandeweghe 6-3, 6-2.
PDVFA meeting on Mar 21
dIMaPur, March 17 (Mexn): The Phek District Veteran Football Association will hold a meeting on March 21 at 11:30 AM at Academy Hall, PR Hill, Kohima to chalk out and discuss an action plan for the forthcoming 6th NVFA Tournament which is scheduled for April 13-16 at Mokokchung. A press release from the President PDVFA has requested all permanent members to attend the meeting.
6th Silver Cup T20 Tournament KOhIMa, March 17 (Mexn): Kohima Capitals, Flamingoz and Nemesis, Dimapur moved in the pre-quarters defeating their respective rivals on the fourth day of the 6th Silver Cup T20 Cricket Tournament organized by Youth Department of Nepali Baptist Church Kohima at Local Ground (Khuochiezie). In the first match of the day, Kohima Capital defeated Kohima Knights by 7 wickets. Having won the toss, Kohima Kinghts elected to bat and set a target of 128 runs losing 5 wickets in the 20 overs. Yanger with 50 runs on board contributed highest while Moa scored 17 runs. Kohima Capital bowler Vikho claimed two wickets. In the run chase, Kohima Capitals achieved the target in 14.1 overs while losing four wickets. Lhoumegolie Heikha top scored with 49 runs while Kepesielie and Pasang remained unbeaten with 38 and 31 respectively. Kohima Knights’ bowler Liremo took two wickets. Lhoumegolie Heikha was awarded man of the match. In the second match, Flamingos CC defeated Pirates CC by 10 wickets. Starlyte vs Eighties CC @ 7am Pirates winning the toss Eleven Weavers vs Radiant @ 10am had elected to bat and lost all their wickets in Diphu XI vs Kohima Hornbills @ 1pm 18.5 overs and setting a target of 93 runs. Chanben and Nchumthung scored 21 and 20 runs respectively for the Pirates. Famingos bowler Vicky and Jalal picked 4 and 3 wickets respectively. Chasing the target, Flamingoz openers Hokaito and P. Thrinadha remained unbeaten achieving the target in just 9.2 overs. Hokaito scored 62 while Thrinadha made 26 runs. Bowler Vicky was adjudged man of the match. In the last match of the day, Nemesis humiliated Hill Star CC by 220 runs. Despite winning the toss, Hill Star chose to field but the decision backfired as their bowlers were unable to contain the strong batting line-up of Nemesis as they went on to score a mammoth 242 runs in the stipulated 20 overs losing 5 wickets. Imomenba Walling top scored with 80 runs on board. Vayu Vituolie also made merry of the Hill Star bowling attack scoring 75 runs. Chasing the target, Hill Star were bundled out for a paltry 22 runs in just 10.2 overs. Nemesis bowler Hedutullah and Pramod claimed four wickets each. Imomenba was awarded the man of the match.
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