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New Riphyim leads the way in environment conservation Since 2015, the efforts of Natural Nagas on a green dream project at New Riphyim village have made long strides; jhum cultivation has reduced and now UNESCO wants the area under its MAB programme imti longchar Wokha | March 17

Located 14 kilometers away from Wokha town, New Riphyim, a small village of 116 households, is leading the way in environment and wildlife conservation in Nagaland and telling the world that there is still hope in the midst of the rampant environmental degradation. Cradled on a picturesque triple peak Mt. Morashen, New Riphyim, which has a commanding view of the Doyang valley and the reservoir, has become a perfect setting for eco tourism, integrated community farming, conservation of forest and wildlife that even the UNESCO has elicited willingness to include it in its Man and Biosphere (MAB) programme. UNESCO’s MAB programme is an Intergovernmental Scientific Programme that combines the natural and social sciences, economics and education to improve human livelihoods and the equitable sharing of benefits, and to safeguard natural and managed ecosystems, thus promoting innovative approaches to economic development that are socially and culturally appropriate, and environmentally sustainable. New Riphyim pledged to go

State Service associations firm on 7th ROP demand DIMAPUR, MARCH 17 (MExN): Members of the various State Service Associations today made it clear that the demand for the implementation of the 7th ROP w.e.f March 1, 2017 stands and cautioned that failure to fulfill this demand would compel the start of the proposed pen/tooldown agitation as decided earlier. This was informed to the government during a meeting between the various associations, the Additional Chief Secretary and the Finance Commissioner. Members of the various State Service Associations have been requested to “remain alert and extend cooperation in the larger interest of the State employees.” Meanwhile, the Nagaland Secretariat Service Association (NSSA) has fully endorsed the demands of the State government employees for implementation of the 7th ROP. Informing this, the NSSA in a press release said that its members would totally participate in the agitation which would begin from March 20, 2017 onwards with no exemptions whatsoever, in the event of the government failing to meet the demands of the associations. It also informed that strict attendance in office and full participation of members would be closely monitored during the proposed agitation.

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green on June 5, 2015 on World Environment Day 2015 under the initiative of the Natural Nagas, an NGO with the motto “for the community, by the community and of the community.” True to its oath, the community, within a span of one year has ushered in transformative changes in the village that can only be “wishful thinking” for many stakeholders in the fight for environment conservation. No to jhumming To begin with, the primary focus of the green village project was to discourage and reduce jhum cultivation, a traditional slash and burn method of farming and protect the eco system. Jhumming is one of the main factors leading to the shrinking forest in the Nagaland landscape. It has been difficult to put a complete stop to this agriculture practice because it is closely tied to the culture and ancestry of the people. In a show of willingness to accept to change for a better future, within one year, New Riphyim village has seen a decrease in the practice of jhum cultivation, attested by the village council chairman, Nyimtsemo Odyuo himself. According to Nyimtsemo, jhumming has been reduced

An aerial view of New Riphyim village amidst a spreading green cover. (Morung Photo)

by 50% of the village population as on February 2017. “Jhum is a traditional practice and we cannot stop it in a go. It needs time,” the village council chairman, who himself had quit the jhum practice, however pointed out. The most heartening aspect of this accomplishment is that the village council had not imposed any decree or order on the villagers to stop practice of jhum cultivation. It came as individual decisions from among the villagers, of course, with extensive awareness carried out by the Natural Nagas. “The villagers were apprehensive at first, some openly opposing to the changes be-

ing introduced while expressing fear on the impact to their farming practices and economy which is highly stepped in culture and tradition. The men folk were the toughest to convince, but with the help of the church and the women, their mindsets gradually changed,” Steve Odyuo, founder of Natural Nagas recalled. The village is now exploring the potentials of Integrated Farming System (IFS) to meet the demand of food supply, income generations, employment generation and sustainable development of agriculture by integration of various farming enterprise like mixed

and multiple cropping system, bamboo plantation, animal husbandry, fishery, forestry etc. On the importance of IFS, Steve said the village’s success in completely ending the practice of jhum cultivation depends on the success of the alternative source of cultivation/ farming. To this effect, the Natural Nagas have also undertaken a number of capacity building activities to address sustainable livelihood issues for the villagers- food production, processing and marketing, eco tourism, handloom and weaving, bee keeping, training on bamboo and its products to name a few.

100% economic kitchen, energy reserve and sanitation The success of the village in living up to the green village project is not confined on ending the practice of jhum cultivation alone. With a very receptive community- the village council, church, women hoho and student bodies looking at each other as equal partners, New Riphyim, have transformed into a model village and achieved cent percent success on a number of activities that affect change to the environment. A walk around the village will testify to the claims. All village households utilize the economic kitchen chullah, which according to Steve, saves 70% of firewood for cooking. There is 100% CFL bulb usage in the village to save power consumption, which is an initiative of the village church. Besides the conservation of forest and energy resources, sanitation and cleanliness is also of utmost importance, where the womenfolk play a primary role. There is a strict rule banning throwing of garbage, waste in public places and surroundings and it is mandatory to conduct social work every week by the villagers. Further, every household in the village has a compost pit for degradable waste management and recycling of biodegradable waste product as a source of organic manure. The village is 100% open defecation free. The villagers also cultivate 100% organic vegetables and food grains.

Flame of the forest Another s ig n i f i ca nt achievement of New Riphyim is on forest and wild life conservation. On any given morning, Mt. Morashen, which is a community-reserved forest, will echo with nostalgic chirpings of different species of birds, the only forest in the surrounding area where there is high concentration of the winged visitors. This reserved forest is also a botanical garden for identification, conservation, documentation and multiplication of economic and indigenous wild plant species. On the fringes, the villagers have also ingeniously conserved an area where choral trees like the erythrina or the flame of the forest (to attract winged visitors) and other indigenous trees and plants are planted. New Riphyim village will also be the first village to have the Biodiversity Management Committee (BMC) in Nagaland. “As responsible people, we the citizens of New Riphyim have pledged to take this one small step of the thousand steps ahead, to work collectively for conservation and promotion of a healthy environment,” Steve, who also hails from the village maintained. He also points out that “the success in environment conservation has so far been possible because the whole community is talking the path with a single mind.” New Riphyim may not be the first green village in Nagaland, but it is in the forefront of stepping up to the challenge of conserving the disappearing wildlife and environment.

PHED on water quality Hindi teachers call off agitation, govt assures payment of salaries problems in Nagaland our Correspondent Kohima | March 17

Dwelling on water quality problems in the state, Nagaland Public Health Engineering Department (PHED) Chief Engineer, Er Kevisekho Kruse has said that there is no major incidence of toxic and heavy metal contamination reported from hilly areas of the state. Er. Kruse, however, said the state encountered bacteriological contamination problems including excess iron and nitrate problems in foothills of Dimapur, Kohima, Wokha and Mon districts. Stating that water can be a major carrier of diseases germs and harmful chemicals, he said health of a community depends upon the status of drinking water supply and sanitation. “We’ll be free from much of water borne diseases if our drinking water supply is safe,” Er. Kruse said and called for ensuring its safety before drinking it. He said the PHED has indigenously developed a Mini Iron Removal Plant for treating a total of 10000 litre per day, sufficient for 250 persons @ 40 lpcd. The process involved includes aeration, filtration and

DIMAPUR, MARCH 17 (MExN): The agitating Hindi Teachers today called off its protest after the Government of Nagaland provided a written assurance to release the pending salaries of the Hindi Teachers under CSS program. In its statement of assurance, Nagaland Chief Secretary Pankaj Kumar mentioned that a meeting was held on March 17 at 2:30 with the Chief Minister, Minister of Education and representatives of the Hindi Teachers. The assurance containing three points informed that the pending salaries for two months has been released by the Finance Department for payment to Hindi Teachers during March. It also assured that the remaining pending salaries will be paid

storing up in clear water reservoir. He maintained that this seems to be the best solution for Dimapur citizens dependent on shallow dug wells, commonly called ring wells where water is mostly unacceptable without treatment. The treated water from this plant gives very crystal clear, free from iron, odour etc., he said adding that the cost of one unit comes to approximately Rs. 8.36 lakhs. A large number of these have already been installed in Dimapur. Meanwhile Er Kruse said the PHED has strictly complied with the P&AR standing orders and not allowed appointment of any officer/staff beyond the sanctioned strength of 1640. As per the Work-Charged & Casual Employees Commission directives, the department is continuously phasing out the work-charged employees as they retire/ expire. Present number of WC employee is 1970 which is decreasing year by year. Unlike some years back, payment of wages for work charged employees is not seriMorung Express News ously delayed. They have been paid for up to November 2016 and proposal for release has Dimapur | March 17 been sent to finance department for period Trying to allay apprehensions of the up to February 2017, he said. business community in the state that the introduction of Goods and Services Tax (GST) would be detrimental, Commissioner of Taxes, Government of Nagaland, Asangba Chuba Ao IAS today said: “With the implementation of GST in the entire country, most probably by July 1, 2017, Nagas would be getting an (NPF) and they are scared of coming back opportunity for a level playing field.” to Congress. He was speaking as guest at the “Our culture, our identity is at threat,” 3rd Business Association of Nagas the NPCC President meanwhile warned, (BAN), General Council Meeting at adding that the NPF has become only a fa- Elim Hall, DABA, Dimapur on Friday. cilitator for the BJP. “For the last 15 years, He said under the new tax sysNagas of Nagaland, we are not ruling, we tem, all businessmen have to regisare electing robots to rob us and to supter their business in their own name press us,” he said. “Nagaland is under complete suppres- and hence cannot escape income tax. sion, and people have no voice. We have a Asangba was referring to non-locals robot programme by some unknown peo- running business in Naga names to ple and these are the people leading us, evade income tax. Since Nagas have the advantage they are not themselves, they are robots of not paying income tax, it was in programmed to do something, to do some job, to talk something and they don’t have this context, the Commissioner of Taxes said that the GST system would dreams for the people,” Therie stated. He meanwhile informed that the Con- provide a level playing field for Naga gress plans to file a petition in the Supreme business houses. Asangba also said that the GST Court to do away with the EVM system and instead use ballot papers, alleging there is would eliminate cascading tax or evidence that EVMs can be manipulated. double taxation since it envisages to

within April based on the release of funds by the Ministry of Human Resource Development. In case, there is delay in the release of funds, the State government will release the pending salaries from the State budget two months at a time from April onwards till all dues are cleared. Minister for School Education, Yitachu meanwhile also assured that the State Government would be paying the salaries of the CSS Hindi Teachers from the State Exchequer. In a statement, Yitachu said that the even as the funds for payment of CSS Hindi teacher’s salaries has not been released by the Central government, the same would be paid from the State Exchequer for two months per month starting this month. He assured that

‘GST will provide level playing field for Naga businessmen’

Our culture and identity are under threat: NPCC President our Correspondent Kohima | March 17

Nagaland Pradesh Congress Committee (NPCC) President, K. Therie today said that the Congress in Nagaland is regional in content and national in outlook. Speaking at the introductory programme for the new team of Nagaland Pradesh Youth Congress (NPYC) here at Congress Bhavan, he pointed out that NPCC is the only Congress Pradesh committee which has a separate constitution to guide and lead by. He therefore said that even All India Congress Committee (AICC) has no authority over the administration and usage of NPCC, as it is also provided under Article 371A. He alleged that there are some people who want to form a third party, and termed them as ‘Suicide party’ as they cannot go back to Naga People’s Front

the payment would continue till their pending salaries are cleared. Nonetheless, expressing hope that the Union Ministry of Human Resources Development would be releasing the funds for payment of salaries to CSS Hindi teachers by next month, Yitachu said “once the fund is received the entire amount of pending salaries would be cleared, while those paid from the state exchequer would be recovered.” Meanwhile, the Minister has acknowledged the State Government and Finance Department for understanding and releasing funds to pay to the agitating Hindi teachers. He also expressed gratitude to the ANHTU for accepting the offer and agreeing to call off the agitation.

Commissioner of Taxes, Nagaland, Asangba Chuba Ao iAs exhorting Naga businessmen in Dimapur on Friday. (Morung Photo)

merge different taxes at central and state levels into a single tax payable at the time of reaching the consumer or destination. He said that the GST would also allow registered businesses to claim tax credit. He further talked about the possibility of closing down business that does not properly comply with the GST. The Commissioner of Taxes asserted that the department would leave no stone unturned to see that all interested persons were trained on the GST. He also expressed willingness to have a separate seminar for BAN to sensitize on the GST.

Asangba said that the state economy was mostly controlled by people who came from outside the state and foreign immigrants which he termed as a “threat.” “It is time to take over our own economy,” he added. He said those who came from outside the state may go back to their homeland if business does not flourish but those who came from abroad would not go back since they have found a home in Nagaland which is far better than the living conditions in their country. Asangba encouraged the Naga business community to do business the right way and put the satisfaction of customer in the first place. BAN Advisor, Ato Yepthomi pointed out that Naga entrepreneurs were suffering since power supply, communication and road which he described it as the “backbone of business” were found wanting. He advised Naga entrepreneurs to have patience and consistency in their business venture. During the programme, BAN General Secretary, Dr. Khekugha Muru presented a report on the activities of the Association while BAN president, Thungbemo Murry delivered the welcome and presidential address.

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DC Dimapur, Kesonyu Yhome, along with officials of the Nagaland State Cooperative Bank Ltd. (NStCB) after inauguration of the bank’s fifth ATM booth at NStCB Naga Shopping Arcade branch on Friday. (Morung Photo) Morung Express News Dimapur | March 17

Nagaland State Cooperative Bank Ltd. (NStCB) opened its fifth ATM booth here at the NStCB Ltd. Naga Shopping Arcade (NSA) branch on Friday, which was inaugurated by deputy commissioner, Dimapur, Kesonyu Yhome. The four other existing ATM booths of NStCB are located at the bank’s head office in Dimapur (Khermahal) and one each in Kohima, Mokokchung and Tuensang. After inaugurating the new ATM booth, DC Dimapur felicitated the staff of NStCB Ltd. for adding another banking facility for convenience of the bank’s customers. Yhome also acknowledged the contribution of the state-sponsored bank in providing grassroot banking to the people of the state for the past fifty years. Managing director, NStCB, Imtilemba Longkumer, in his welcome address said

the bank would be opening three more ATM booths within a week’s time – at Jasokie Market in Dimapur, Jalukie and Mon. He informed that the NStCB has altogether 21 braches spread out in all districts, except Longleng, to especially cater to the banking needs of the rural people. The MD said NStCB, established way back in 1967, is celebrating its golden jubilee celebration in November this year. Longkumer said as on February 2017, the bank’s deposit stands at Rs. 610 crores, loan in advance at Rs. 360 crores and the CD ratio at 60%, which he added is the highest CD ratio among banks in the state. Former MD of NStCB, BK Thadani, who also spoke on the occasion, acknowledged the innovative and technological strides undertaken by the bank under the stewardship of the present chairman and MD of NStCB. Thadani also said the banks’ focus should be in serving the rural people. Chief Manager, NStCB Ltd. NSA branch, I Nungsang Ao, proposed vote of thanks.

UGC asks universities to upload PhD scholars’ data on website

Kohima, march 17 (DiPr): The University Grants Commission (UGC) in its meeting held on February 22, 2017 has decided to request all the universities to upload data regarding PhD scholars on their website as per the proforma. The UGC has directed the universities to undertake the exercise within two months and send a link to UGC in the email IDscholarsinfo.ugc@gmail.com along with the scanned copy of the data duly verified by the Dean (Academic Affairs) to UGC. Prof. Jaspal S. Sandhu, Secretary UGC, through notification D.O. No. F. 1-2/ 2009 (EC/ PS) (Vol. II) dated 9th March, 2017 notified the desire of the UGC to maintain a list of defaulting universities on its website on failure to undertake the exercise. The template of the proforma for uploading data includes: faculty, department, name of the supervisor, name of the PhD scholar with Aadhaar number/photo ID, mode of Ph.D (full time/part time), registration number, date of registration, research topic, likely date of completion of PhD, availing fellowship (yes/ no), funding agency of fellowship. The data should be updated as and when the new enrolment takes place.

The 28th General Conference of Sumi Totimi Hoho (STH) was held on Friday at Town Hall, Zunheboto with Secretary Land Resources, Kikheto Y. Sema IAS and Prof Dr. Akali Sema, Department of Horticulture, SASRD, NU Medziphema as the chief guest and speaker respectively. Addressing the gathering, Kikheto harped on the issue of women reservation in the Urban Local Bodies and said all should take collective responsibility for what has happened and march positively towards unity and progress. “Digging too much into the past would be meaningless and we should also look for positivity with indepth consultation at all levels,” he said. Taking reference from the Bible on the creation of Adam and Eve and scholarly interpretation by Matthew Henry, Kikheto said woman was created out of a man’s left rib close to his heart and under his arms so that the man can keep woman close

(Right) Secretary, Land Resources, Kikheto Y. Sema IAS exhorting the gathering on Friday. (Left) A section of the gathering attending the 28th General Conference of Sumi Totimi Hoho (STH) held at Town Hall, Zunheboto on March 17.

to him and protect her. He also referred to Ephesians 5: 21-25 which dwells on how a man and woman should live together in a Christian household. He likened the role of woman to a homemaker and ‘home minister’ and man to that of a ‘chief minister.’ Kikheto said that not all customs and traditions that the Naga forefathers practised was desirable in today’s scenario. “That is why we should discard those customary practices which do not fit into contemporary situation and improvise on new values.

Nothing is permanent except change,” he added. The chief guest said that Naga women were placed on a higher pedestal comparing to those from other states. He said Naga women were more progressive than their counterparts in various fields and encouraged them to contest elections with reservation or without reservation. Kikheto also pointed out that even as there was women representatives in VDBs, men often ignore them. Even Anganwadi centres meant for women are monitored and con-

trolled by men, he added. He said Sumi women were strong enough to lead an honourable life in the midst of men with or without quota. Kikheto called upon mothers to give importance to their mother tongue. He also talked about clean election and urged the people to continuously pray for strong and quality leaders. Speaking on the conference’s theme, “Women, rise against all ills,” Dr. Akali said women were the best creation of God and a huge blessing to mankind. She emphasized on corruption and discrimi-

nation as ills in the society which must be fought back tooth and nail. She spoke against, bribery, nepotism, crime, dishonesty etc and urged people to make ‘Nagaland for Christ’ a better place to live in. She encouraged government employees to cultivate an honest work culture. Others who exhorted the gathering on different sessions included, Sumi Hoho VP, Khehoshe Yeptho; Jehovi Zhimomi, Chairman GB, Zunheboto town; Miss Nagaland 2016, Vilokali T. Jimo and Miss Sumi 2015, Alika I. Jimo.

Heroes never die: Gone but not forgotten

Documentary titled ‘The Fallen Heroes’ of Naga soldiers released

DimaPur, march 17 (mExN): 9th NAP (IR), also known as ‘The Daring Ninth’, the first Indian Reserve Battalion of the state, released a documentary entitled “The Fallen Heroes”, in tribute of the brave and daring Naga soldiers of 9th NAP Bn (IR), who sacrificed their lives on line duty, while combating Naxalites at Chhattisgarh in 2005-2007. The documentary was released by DIG (Training & Border), Martin Pienyü, IPS, here Friday at

his office chamber, Police Complex, Chumukedima, in the presence of 9th NAP Bn (IR) Commandant, C.J. Kinghen and other officials. The documentary was produced by unit Commandant, C.J. Kinghen, on behalf of Nagaland Police for the National Police Memorial, Chanakya Puri, New Delhi. The documentary will be preserved and maintained at Nagaland Police Archive, Police Complex, Chumukedima, Dimapur. It may be mentioned that, on July 4, 2005, the 9th NAP (IR) was deployed at Chhattisgarh to combat Naxalites and Maoists in the Bastar region. During their stint in Chhattisgarh,

the daring soldiers of the unit exhibited exemplary courage and bravery and by dint of their expertise in the jungle warfare did an excellent job in combating Naxals in Dantewada district of Barsoor, Injaram, Beji, Bhoiramgarh, Bijapur, Kanker, Beji to Gorkha , Bodoli, Bhiji, Bhairamgarh Chhattisgarh etc. While combating the Naxals, the unit lost 20 of its gallant and heroic soldiers who have left imprints into the hearts of thousands for the sacrifices they have made. The Memorial Tower of these fallen heroes was laid down at the unit Headquarter, Saijang, Peren and every visiting dignitary pays homage to these he-

DIG (Training & Border), Martin Pienyü, IPS during the release of the documentary at his office chamber, Police Complex, Chumukedima, in the presence of 9th NAP Bn (IR) Commandant, C.J. Kinghen and other officials.

roes by laying wreaths. As the name “The Daring Ninth” implies, the fallen heroes sacrificed their

lives for a just cause in protecting the lives of the people. “They are gone but not forgotten”. This documen-

tary of will be a reliving story in the history of the Nagas, stated a press release received here.

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Manipur govt to hold talks with UNC on March 19 CM seeks Manipur's titular King's help

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The BJP-led government in Manipur has said that it will hold talks with the agitating United Naga Council (UNC) on March 19 to end the over four-month old ongoing blockade imposed on vital routes of the state. The decision was taken during the first cabinet meeting of the new government, informed official sources. The cabinet meeting presided by Chief Minister N Biren Singh was held in the Old Secretariat Conference Hall here. However, it is not clear whether the UNC has agreed to the decision of the Manipur state government cabinet meeting. It can be noted here that in the last tripartite talk it was decided that the next round of tripartite talk would be held on March 25. Meanwhile, UNC President Gaidon Kamei and Information and Publicity Secretary SK Stephen were produced before the court

Cabinet meeting underway at Old Secretariat, Imphal on Friday. (NNN Photo)

of chief judicial magistrate, Imphal East Aribam Noutuneshwari Devi, which remanded them further to judicial custody till March 31. The UNC leaders are facing various charges following their arrest in connection with different incidents

Four Border Haats will be set up in Mizoram AIZAWL, MARCH 17 (PTI): Four Border Haats will be set up in Mizoram to facilitate border trade with Myanmar, State Commerce and Industries minister H Rohluna said today. Replying to a query from Lalrinawma of the opposition Mizo National Front (MNF), Rohluna said that Border Haats would be established at Hnahlan, Vaphai, Zote and Pangkhua in Mizoram. The minister also told the assembly that four Border Haats will also be established in Myanmar at Darkhai, Leilet, Fartlang and Thau villages. There has been no concrete proposal for establishment of Border Haats along the Mizoram-Bangladesh border, he said while replying to a supplementary.

that took place during the economic blockade which started from November 1, 2016 protesting over the creation of new districts. “Since I’m now in judicial custody, I don’t have comments because I’ve already cut off contact with

AFFIDAVIT Regd. No. 40

I Shri. Aliangbo Kaurinta of Jalukie Town, PO & PS Jalukie, Peren Dist. Nagaland hereby declared that: 1. That I am the deponent of this affidavit. 2. That the name Aliangbo Kaurinta and Aliangbo is of same person. 3. I hereby declared that my correct name is Aliangbo Kaurinta and shall be use for all official purposes in the future. Deponent 1st Class Magistrate

AIZAWL, MARCH 17 (IANS): The Mizoram Assembly on Friday unanimously adopted a resolution seeking a separate Mizoram cadre for the All India Services - IAS, IPS, IFS. Currently, all India service officers -- IAS (Indian Administrative Service), IPS (Indian Police Service), (IFS) Indian Forest Service and others -- posted under the Mizoram government were from the common cadre of Arunachal Pradesh, Goa,

managed to obtain anticipatory bail, an official communique said here today. The chief minister drew attention of Siddaramaiah towards the fact that every year, thousands of students from Arunachal Pradesh go to Karnataka, particularly Bengaluru for higher and technical education. While pointing that these students face racial

CHANGE OF NAME I Ruokuoviu Angami, wife of Shri. Kevilezo Metha of Notun Bosti, Dimapur, Nagaland hereby declare that I have changed my name. I declare that my correct name is Rokovinuo Metha and shall be used for all official purpose in the future.

Mizoram and Union Territories (AGMUT). Ruling Congress legislator T. Sangkunga moved the resolution seeking a separate Mizoram cadre for the all India services. "Determined efforts should be made for Mizoram to have a separate cadre of the all India services officers," the lawmaker said in his resolution, which was later adopted collectively. Cutting across party lines, legislators of both

discrimination in one or other form, he asserted that such discrimination ought to be negated in every possible way and dissuaded forth with. "I also would like to seek your kind assurance in ensuring safety and security of our students studying in various colleges and educational institutions in your state," he added in the letter.

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In compliance to the directives of MHRD, Department of Higher Education, GOI on All India Survey on Higher Education (AISHE), Universities, Secular Colleges (Govt. and Private) DIETS and Polytechnics yet to upload AISHE data for 2016-17 are requested to upload on priority as the survey is closing soon. Defaulting Institutes will be listed in the next publication. Director, HE Issued by: DIPR

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approved election of Protem Speaker of the Manipur Legisative Assembly on March 19, who will administer the oath of office to all MLAs in the House. The Manipur’s first BJPled government was sworn in on March 15.

Mizoram assembly resolution demands separate state cadre

Punish culprit who assaulted Arunchalee student: Khandu ITANAGAR, MARCH 17 (PTI): Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu has written to his Karnataka counterpart Siddaramaiah requesting his personal intervention in punishing the culprit who assaulted an Arunachalee student in Bengaluru recently. Khandu in his letter written yesterday noted that though several charges were filed against the culprit one Hemanth Kumar, a lawyer by profession he

those working outside,” Gaidon Kamei said following his court appearance. “Let’s pray hard as a new government has come and new initiatives have already been taken up,” he added. It can be noted here that Friday’s cabinet meeting

IMPHAL, MARCH 17 (IANS): Chief Minister N. Biren Singh on Friday called on titular King of Manipur Leishemba Sanajaoba, to seek his help in cementing the relations between the tribals and nontribals in the state. Sanajaoba assured him of all possible help. Breaking protocol, Biren Singh on Friday morning called on the titular King at his palace in Imphal. He said: "Since time immemorial people in the hills and the valleys, today categorised as tribals and non-tribals, had been living as children of the same parents." "People still believe that tribal was the elder brother of the non-tribal in the past," he added. Biren Singh requested Sanajaoba, who wields considerable influence among the people, to use his good offices to cement the brotherly relationship.

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This is for general information to all the arms license holders that uploading of all Arms License Data in the National Data of Arms License (NDAL) Portal and generation of Unique Identity Numbers (UIN) will be closed on 31.03.2017. The license holders whose licenses are not uploaded in the NDAL Portal and for which UIN are not generated till 31.03.2017, the arms licenses will become automatically invalid. Therefore all the arms license holders are once again informed to submit their licenses to the concerned Deputy Commissioners/Commissioner of Police, Dimapur so that the same can be completed on time. (L. SINGSIT) Special Secretary to the Govt. of Nagaland Issued by: DIPR

ruling and opposition parties supported the motion which also pointed out that successive governments in the state had urged the central government to create a separate cadre for the state for the all India services but nothing had been done as yet. Earlier, all India services officers posted under the Tripura and Manipur governments had come from the common Manipur-Tripura (MT) cadre.

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Following many years of endeavour by both the northeastern states it was separated in 2012. "For posting, promotion and other administrative issues relating to the all India services officers such common cadres create complicated and delayed process," a senior official of the Tripura government's Personnel and Training department said.

SUCCESSION CERTIFICATE NO.JUD.21/2016-17/17

Dtd. Zbto. the 16th March 2017

Smti. Ghosheli of Aghunato Town, District Zunheboto has applied for the issue of Succession Certificate declaring that her Husband Late Yehekhu has expired on 06/01/2017 It is hereby notified that if no objection to issue this certificate is received from anyone within a period of 30 (thirty) days w.e.f the date of publication in press, the Certificate shall be issued, and no further complaint will be entertained for issue of the same. Sd/- Deputy Commissioner, Zunheboto: Nagaland

SUCCESSION Whereas application under Succession Act 1925 for grant of Succession Certificate for the estate of Late Madhu Banik (deceased) has been filed by Shri. Rajesh Banik (Son) R/o H. No: GBC – 79 Westyard Colony, to draw his Bank Acct, landed property etc, who expired on 7/05/14, covered by Patta No. 538, Dag No.573, Block No. 7 Notice is hereby given that any person having interest in the administration of the estate of the said deceased, may if he/she so desire may appear in this court within 30 days, on the said day of 08.4.17 Given under the hand and seal of the court this 07 day of March, 2017. Addl. Deputy Commissioner Dimapur: Nagaland

opment of the hills and the valleys," he said. The government has already appealed to the United Naga Council to end the indefinite economic blockade imposed from November 1, 2016. Meanwhile, Chief Secretary Oinam Nabakishore has asked all commissioners and secretaries to prepare project reports within one week for demanding developmental funds from the central government. Conveying the instruction of the new Chief Minister, Nabakishore told the officials that there has to be a corruption-free and transparent government.

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Dated Kohima, the 17th March, 2017

PRESS RELEASE

This is to inform all the candidates that due to unavoidable circumstances, the INTERVIEW called for the post of Assistant Legal Officer, Legal Assistant, Assistant Transport Officer and Sound Assistant on 18th & 19th March, 2017 is postponed. The new date of Interview will be conveyed in good time. Collection of Admit Card is extended. Inconvenience caused is highly regretted. Sd/- N. BENJAMIN NEWMAI COMMISSIONER & SECRETARY

TRANSFORMATION CRUSADE 2017 Theme “Arise and Shine” Venue: Kohima Local Ground: Time: 4:30 PM

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There is an annual ritual called Mera Houchongba during which gifts are exchanged among the elders. Biren Singh said: "The titular king could strengthen the brotherly relationship." He is of the opinion that scheming politicians and other agents provocateurs had driven a wedge between the communities and said: "My government will try to stem the rot." "We have decided to hold the cabinet meetings in the hill districts on rotation so that our ministers could know first-hand the urgent needs. The government is for balanced devel-

MARCH 18TH PROGRAMME

Praise & Worship: Surhuveyi Tetseo, Chakesang Baptist Church (MH) & Worship Team Leader: Mr. Petekuolie Krose, Vice Principal, KBC Pianist: Mr. Zeu Ennieo Cantor: Mrs. Thepfulenuo Patton Invocation & Offertory Prayer: Rev. Neikhrienyu James Pienyu, BMC Speaker: Mr. Rokopra Mekro, Asst. Pastor, Koinonia Prayer Centre. Government of Nagaland

State Health Society: National Health Mission Health & Family Welfare Dept. Nagaland: Kohima

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Dated Kohima, the 17th March 2017

Applications are hereby invited to fill up the following posts under Universal Immunization Programme (UIP), NHM, Nagaland. Sl. No 1

Name of the Place of No. of Monthly Qualification Post posting posts remuneration Computer Graduate from recognized Zunheboto 1 Rs. 8,800/Assistant institutions/ university with Mon 1 Rs. 8,800/Diploma in Computer Interested applicants may submit photocopy of all relevant documents along with phone no. on or before 24th March 2017, addressed to the Mission Director, National Health Mission, Nagaland, Directorate of Health & Family Welfare, Ruziezou, Kohima 797001. Date of interview shall be intimidated to the shortlisted candidates through telephone. All incumbents are to bring original documents on the day of interview. No separate calling letter shall be issued for the above mentioned interview. For any queries, applicant may contact 9856353245 on working days between 10:00 am to 4:00pm. -Sd/- (DR. N. BENDANGYANGER JAMIR) Mission Director, NHM.

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ICAR Nagaland centre holds input distribution prog at Jalukie Peren, March 17 (Mexn): ICAR Research Complex for NEH Region, Nagaland Centre organized an input distribution programme on March 16 at Jalukie town, Peren district in connection with the projects ‘Enhancing production, productivity of maize and groundnut for livelihood improvement and promotion of livestock farming among the tribal farmers of Nagaland’ and ‘Jhum improvement for food security of tribal farmers through sustainable agriculture’ under TSP. Rhosietho Nguorie, SDO (C), Jalukie graced the occasion as chief guest and James Kikon, Programme Coordinator, KVK Peren briefed the objective of the programme. Dr. D. J. Rajkhowa, Joint Director, ICAR Nagaland Centre in his inaugural speech highlighted the role and activities being undertaken by the ICAR for the

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farmers receive various farm inputs including organic fertilizer, seeds, silpaulin for jalkund, irrigation pipes, lime at Jalukie town on march 16.

development of agriculture and allied sectors in the state. He emphasized the farmers to adopt scientific way of farming for selfsufficiency of agriculture and allied sectors in a sustainable way. He also high-

lighted the importance of conservation agriculture through water harvesting by developing jalkund. Dr. L. K Baishya, Senior Scientist, ICAR Nagaland Centre and Principle investigator of the projects while

giving detailed outline of the projects, stressed on the need to improve jhum farming as a means to sustain livelihood and the importance of quality feeds in livestock farming. He encouraged the farmers to

grow maize and groundnut for producing quality feeds for livestock. The chief guest in his speech applauded the initiatives taken by ICAR to uplift the socio-economic condition of the farmers through sustainable agricultural practices. He also requested the farmers to give more emphasis in scientific farming to increase yield from limited resources. Various farm inputs including organic fertilizer, seeds, silpaulin for jalkund, irrigation pipes, lime were distributed to the farmers by the chief guest. At the end of the session, a farmers-scientist interaction programme was held wherein resource persons from ICAR Nagaland centre, KVK Peren and KVK Dimapur addressed the problems raised by the farmers. All together 140 farmers and 12 resource person attended the programme.

AtmA wakching block conducted Kisan ghosti on march 16 at tanhai village on the topic ‘good management practices in orange and pineapple’. resource person K. mhonchomo shared briefly on the practices in pineapple and Roseline Pusa briefed the orange growers from variety and rootstock selection till harvest to achieve best marketable yield. Altogether 23 women farmers from 2 food security groups attended the programme.

under the initiative of director of fisheries, Kevisa Kense, the department of fisheries held a distribution programme of floating fish feeds from grassroots level to progressive fish farmers under Blue Revolution (NEEL KARANTI at Jalukie town on March 17. SDFO Jalukie (Peren) highlighted on how to use the floating fish feeds. She also informed the fish farmers about the various benefits of floating fish feeds. (DIPR Photo)

Legal awareness prog at Model Christian College KohiMa, March 17 (Mexn): Kohima District Legal Services Authority (KDLSA) organised a legal awareness programme at Model Christian College on March 15.The programme was chaired by KDLSA Panel Lawyer Apila Sangtam and welcome address was given by Dr. Luke, Principal Model Christian College.

March 15 being World Consumer Rights Day, Hisinlo Himb, Panel Lawyer, KDLSA spoke on the Consumer Protection Act, 1986. He highlighted the duties and rights of the consumer and also where to redress the grievances at different forum under the Act. Wapangienla Kichu, Panel Lawyer, KDLSA took

up the topic on NALSA Scheme 2015 where she particularly stress on Victims of Trafficking and Commercial Exploitation. She also stated that it is very alarming that as per the report child goes missing in the country in every 8 minutes and India is being tagged as one of the hotspot in Asia in traffick-

ing and sexual exploitation. The presentation was followed by a short documentary show on ‘One Life No Price’. It was informed in a press release that approximately 200 students along with the college authority and teaching faculties participated in the legal awareness programme.

the inaugural programme for the tailoring training was held at the darbar hall, 5 Assam Rifles camp Zunheboto with Neeru Suri (President, ARWWA) as the Chief Guest. The three weeks free tailoring training is organized by green Club Zunheboto in collaboration with CAn youth dimapur and sponsored by small industries development bank of india (sidbi).

Financial Literacy Camp held at Meriema village Dearest Aien (Chanu) Happy birthday to the loveliest little girl on earth. I never forget the day you grabbed my finger with your little hands. You held on so tight it felt like you were transferring your life force to me. It still feels that way whenever I spend time with you. Thank you for letting me be part of your life. With lots of love Adi Ajung and Adi Alem

KohiMa, March 17 (Mexn): One day Financial Literacy Camp was held on March 17 at Meriema village for the women organized by the Nagaland State Social Welfare Board, NMDFC, SRCW supported under FIF managed by NABARD. The camp was organized to equip the women folk with the various help through the bank enabling them to improve and promote sustainable and equitable agriculture and rural development. J.A Shimray Senior Branch Manager, Bank of Baroda shared on ‘Im-

portance of Banking’ and said that banking in remote areas has become an important issue in our country. Shimray also cited some examples of how people are able to avail the benefits under various Social Security Schemes. He also spoke on the significance of digital banking and sensitized the participant to adopt cashless banking process which in return will save time and energy and most importantly ensure transparency. He also encouraged them to be sensitised enough on cashless policy to face

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A demonstration programme was conducted by Agricultural technology management Agency (AtmA), Chare block, tuensang in Chare old town on march 16. resource persons imlinukshi, Atm, Chare block imparted lesson on soil Conservation methods as well as a demonstration on package and practices of Kholar while dr. t Arenmongla, btm, Chare block spoke on the topic package and practices of groundnut. mobilization of farmers and women fsg were also formed from Chare old town, a press note informed.

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any chances regarding finance in the coming years. The Financial Literacy Camp, programme started with an invocation prayer invoking God blessing by the Woman Chairperson Meriema Village. A keynote address was delivered by Ajabu Tungoe, District Co-ordinator, PSK, NSSWB. Keduokhonuo Belho gave a brief introduction on Women Help Line 181 One Stop centre and Child Line 1098. The camp culminated with a vote of thanks pronounced by Vekhwusalii Dawhuo -Supervisor Women Helpline 181, NSSWB.

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Office of CM used for political interest, allege JCC and NTAC DIMaPUr, March 17 (Mexn): The Joint Coordination Committee (JCC) and the Nagaland Tribes Action Committee (NTAC) today objected to former Chief Minister, TR Zeliang allegedly appending his signature as the CM on the list of beneficiaries under the Chief Minister’s Road Development Fund (CMRDF) for 2016-17 amounting Rs12,50,00,000. A joint statement from the JCC and the NTAC stated that while Zeliang had relinquished office on February 19, the document dated March 8 shows him to have appended signature as CM. “His reappearance to sign as Chief Minister in the distribution of beneficiaries on 8-3-2017 is an insult to the voice of the people by the force of which he was

dislodged from the position. This seemingly also invalidates Dr. Shürhozelie Liezietsu’s having taken over as the new Chief Minister on 22nd February 2017,” the JCC and NTAC said. Terming this as a case of “blatant bamboozling and abetment of corruption in the system of governance and management of the state of affairs in Nagaland,” they accused the former CM of “manipulating even the highest echelon of governance.” “The play of cheap politics of corruption and nepotism and greedy clamour for power by TR Zeliang is revealed once again. Whether the issue is of a claimed leakage of document which is of immense public interest or coincidental detection of dishonest big business dealings,

since the cat is out of the bag, the matter needs to be treated as opportune and precise privilege to be given utmost seriousness…” it added. The organizations asked the Governor to “ensure stringent action upon the lapses and avoid embarrassment brought entirely to the whole state even if it fails to irk the sentiment of the very person occupying the chair of the state’s Chief Minister...” Alleging that the office of the CM is being used for “political interest on ground of pure preferential treatment which possibly is unconstitutional if not unethical,” the JCC and NTAC demanded that it is time for the people of Nagaland to “be allowed emancipation from play of corrupt politics by TR Zeliang.”

Ningting Society on a mission to revive indoor badminton stadium Peren, March 17 (Mexn): With the condition of the indoor badminton stadium at Tening Town deteriorating significantly, Ningting Society of Tening Town (organiser of yearly Ningting Cham Peren District Badminton Tournament) has taken up the initiative of repairing the stadium once again with voluntary contributions from well-wishers financially, physically, and materially in consultation with ADC Tening. According to a press release from Raithu Newmai, Chairman, Ningting Society, the condition of the stadium – one of the oldest indoor stadiums in Nagaland – is such that it is almost impossible to use it for playing badminton. Newmai remembered fondly that the stadium has served as epicenter for entertainment, social gathering, meetings, concerts and most of all, an oasis for badminton lovers in Tening for more than three decades now. “However, ageing has taken toll with significant wear and tear becoming visible as the years go by.” The objective of the initiative,

Volunteers working on the mission to restore the indoor badminton stadium at Tening Town in Peren district.

the release said, was to remove the entire wooden floor of the stadium and replace it with a complete set of new wood, paint the entire inner wall and provide lighting facility which was non-existent. Funds for the same were raised through selling of oranges on Re-

public Day 2017, organising fete day, appeal for contributions from all well-wishers verbally and through social media. The society roughly estimated an amount of Rs. 1 lakh to accomplish the objective of the project, unfortunately, only around Rs. 50,000 could be

NPYC new team urged to work based on Cong ideology Arms license holders Kohima | March 17

NPCC president K. Therie and others with new team of NPYC in Kohima on March 17. (Morung Photo)

take sincerity, dedication and motivation as the most important components to move forward. “We will stand by you,” he said, asking them to carry their task in effective manner in the best interest of the state. He was optimistic that the chapter of NPYC under the presidentship of Vilhousielie will be a bright one and outshine other chapters. NPYC president said they will be undertaking district tour to propagate the party activities.

The new team of NPYC includes: President- Vilhousielie Kengurüse, vice president- Yanchamo Lima Ovung and Shepha Wangnao, general secretary- Vezholhu Khusoh, Kolhoupe Koza, Chopiba Sangtam, Limayangba, Vinito A Chishi and Thriose Sangtam, secretary- Melvin K. Yhome, Khevitoli Kiba, Niloboto Sumi, Kekhwepe Tsuhah, Phutau Konyak, Tomy Rüpreo, Buhan Leinyak and Kushem Sadang.

KohIMa, March 17 (Mexn): Arms license holders have been asked to generate Unique Identification Number (UIN) without which the licenses will become invalid. The deadline for the same is March 31, 2017. The Deputy Commissioner of Kohima, Rajesh Suondararajan, in reference to the ongoing National Database of Arms License (NDAL), informed all holders of arms license issued from Kohima district to upload the details and generate the UIN. The DC has directed all the license holders who are yet to submit their details in the appropriate format for uploading on NDAL to do the same on or before March 29 from the DC’s office Kohima, after which all arms license which are not uploaded will be invalid. Meanwhile, all arms license holders in Mokokchung district who have not furnished their

KohIMa, March 17 (DIPr): The Nagaland state government has declared all the Saturdays for the month of March 2017 as working days in pursuance of the providetail for NDAL have also been sion under negotiable Instrument Act, 1881 (Act, XXVI) informed to bring their arms to facilitate government transactions on account of the license booklets and get their financial year ending. UIN from the Deputy CommisBike recovered sioner’s office, Mokokchung before March 31. ADC of Mokokchung, Bendanglila has re- DIMaPUr, March 17 (Mexn): The Operation Acminded license not registered celeration Dimapur Town (OADT) of NSCN (IM) recovunder NDAL will be cancelled ered one Bajaj Pulsar motorcycle on March 15 at Thilixu village without number plate bearing chassis number – automatically. In a separate press release, DT591238 and engine number – WLZCGK02988. Thereoffice of the Commissioner of fore, Investigation Office of OADT has informed the Police, Dimapur informed all owner to claim the bike within seven days by producarms license holders to gener- ing relevant/authentic documents. One may contact 7085833728, 9862764904. ate the UIN before March 31. “Those Arms Licenses without EDSSU reiterates demand for UIN will become invalid. Arms License holders whose UIN cancellation of appointments have not been generated may report to the Office of the Com- DIMaPUr, March 17 (Mexn): East Dimapur Sumi missioner of Police, Dimapur Students’ Union (EDSSU) has reiterated its demand for before March 31 to avoid can- immediate cancellation of appointments of four LRSO cellation,” stated the release is- and eight Survey Grade-I under the Land Records and sued by Addl. Deputy Commis- Survey Department. Further, EDSSU president, Kanato sioner of Police/PRO. One may S Awomi and general secretary, Ato Achumi in a press contact Arms Cell for any que- release stated that it has been found through second RTI ries at 07085065057 (between reply that an over-aged person has been appointed as LRSO. “Thus, the department must act immediately as 10:00 am and 4:00 pm). demanded and upon failure will invite second phase of agitation,” the students’ union warned.

DAY 3: Transformation crusade Complete construction of GHS Amahator: ARSU

Our Correspondent Kohima | March 17

The 12-day long Transformation Crusade entered third day here today at Kohima Local Ground under the theme “Arise and Shine.” Speaking at the programme, Velavoyi Keyho, Pastor, Phezoucha Nagamese Baptist Church said as Christians it is time to ponder how our relationship with God is. “Tonight is the right time to reconcile

Release pending salaries to CSS Hindi teachers: NSF DIMaPUr, March 17 (Mexn): The Naga Students’ Federation (NSF) on Friday demanded the Nagaland Government and the department concerned to take the issue of nonpayment of salaries to CSS Hindi teachers with utmost seriousness and release the pending salaries immediately. A press statement from the NSF lamented that the teachers employed under CSS Hindi teachers have been working without salary for the past ten months despite several appeals and representations served to the government and the department concerned, “who failed to listen to their genuine appeal.” It also stated that nonpayment of salary to the teachers under several centrally sponsored schemes is a yearly affair, which the federation termed as “very much unbecoming.” It has therefore urged the department concerned to release the pending salaries to the Hindi teachers immediately.

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The Nagaland Pradesh Congress Committee (NPCC) today commissioned the new team of Nagaland Pradesh Youth Congress (NPYC) led by President Vilhousielie Kengurüse. At the introductory programme of NPYC office bearers here this morning at Congress Bhavan, NPCC president K. Therie called upon the NPYC team to be the torchbearer on the ideology and principle of Congress party. Stating that the youth’s role is one of the most important elements, he encouraged the youth to stay united and work together for the interest of the people. NPCC working president Ayangba Aonok also urged the new team of NPYC to be active and work hard based on party ideology and principle. “You should be properly equipped with Congress ideology and principle and stand firm on that,” Aonok said. Meanwhile, NPCC general secretary (I/C Youth & NSUI) Dokiu Kecham called upon the new team to

raised, it mentioned. Still, the society decided to go ahead with the initiative and work is in progress now. In the meantime, financial contributions are still coming in, it was informed. “Contributions range from Rs. 100 to Rs. 10,000 with donors for paint materials and lighting equipments too, not forgetting the daily volunteers working at site sacrificing their time and energy,” Newmai added. Expressing great joy to see many people coming forward to help for such cause of public welfare, Ningting Society has acknowledged all donors and volunteers and wished to see that “the stadium will proudly see the light of the day with sturdy wooden floor, fresh paint and lighting as well.” The society further appealed to the department concerned not to let any individual or group claim bills against the works done through the voluntary contributions, “instead the department concerned may like to introspect as to why such initiative has to be taken up by the public.”

with Him and through this crusade receive God's Blessings,” he stated. He also stressed on the need to come from our comfort zone and be reminded ourselves everyday how Jesus was humiliated, suffered and died for “us”. Stating that we Nagas come from a background without love but killing each other, he urged the congregation that “it is time now we become a new creation encountering His grace & love.”

DIMaPUr, March 17 (Mexn): The Amahator Range Students’ Union (ARSU) has written to the Mission Director, RMSA apprising the latter that the Amahator Government High School construction, which began in the year 2012, is yet to be completed even after 5 years. It questioned why no effort has been made to complete the construction of school building within the stipulated time. “If the onus of dereliction of workmanship lies on the Contractor then why action has not been initiated,” it further asked. “Welfare of the students should be sacrosanct; the department cannot remain oblivious to the pernicious

conditions of the students who dream to acquire modern education. The very purpose of the Mission to increase the enrolment of students will be dashed and will just be an illusion if funds meant for basic infrastructure for construction of school building goes to private bank account of the Contractor,” the ARSU stated. Asking for accountability, it reminded the department to be conscientious of its duty. “It is histrionic on the part of the department as to why it remained mute for 5 years even after it was repeatedly brought to the notice of the department the inability of the Contractor in completing the school construction on

time and the poor workmanship in executing the work,” it added. Meanwhile, it also questioned as to why “even after the release of 80% of fund, the shool building construction has not been completed. If the Contractor has abdicated his responsibility in carrying out the work by flaunting the terms of agreement by not adhering to the terms and conditions then the concerned contractor should be penalized by the department.” Demanding that the department take corrective measures, the ARSU cautioned that it would take its own recourse to all options available democratically and legally.

Pre-School NU Lumami: A nodal project for children ZUnheboto, March 17 (Mexn): A pre-school has been opened at Nagaland University (NU), Lumami campus. The inauguration of PreSchool (NU, Lumami) was done by Prof. T. Lanusosang, Registrar, NU at Lumami headquarters. He held that a humble but important beginning was being made in the University, while also acknowledging that the Pre-School was a result of the hard work of a lot of people. He further pointed out that to dream is easy but to realize it is difficult. “For a dream to become a reality requires dedication and commitment.” Maintaining that the beginning of anything is a very important phase, he said, “Problems can be solved if tackled early on.” Prof. Lanusosang noted the Japanese society do not face much of the problems faced by other countries because they take care of the people right from their childhood. Dr. Baljit Singh Sekhon, Dy. Director of Sports welcomed the University faculty, officials, pre-school teachers, parents and the students, stating that the presence of parents in particular made everyone feel that what was

Electors asked to replace B&W/blurred images MoKoKchUng, March 17 (Mexn): Addl. Deputy Commissioner & Electoral Registration Officer of Mokokchung, Bendanglila has informed all electors under Mokokchung district to replace their Black & White/ blurred images in the voter identity card with colored images, as per the directive of the Election Commission. In this regard, all electors under Mokokchung district have been directed to submit one passport size photo 3x4.5 cm to their respective Booth Level Officers (BLO) latest by March 31. The electors having colored images in their voter identity card need not submit the same.

Training for SMC members, community leaders DIMaPUr, March 17 (Mexn): The Deputy District Education Officer, Dimapur has informed all SMC/ SMDC under Dimapur district that the community mobilization training for School Management Committee (SMC) members and community leaders will be held from March 21-24 as per the schedule given below. Six participants from each school such as SMC/SMDC chairman, head of institute, teachers’ representative, women representative, council chairman or GB and one local educationist, if any, have been requested to attend the training and reach the venue by 9:30 am. Schedule of the training: March 21 - Kuda & Dhansaripar EBRC/UBRC at Kuda Youth Hall, Nagarjan; March 22 – Khushiabill EBRC/UBRC at Kuda Youth Hall, Nagarjan; March 23 – Medziphema EBRC/UBRC at Medziphema Town Hall; March 24 – Niuland EBRC/UBRC at ADC conference hall, Niuland.

Meetings WCYO executive meeting There will be an executive meeting of Western Chakhesang Youth Organisation (WCYO) on March 18, 11:00 am at Western Chakhesang Hoho building. Therefore, all the office bearers and advisors of WCYO, presidents of all affiliated units, representatives to WCYO have been requested to attend the meeting without fail. Children with parents, teachers and others during the inauguration of Pre-School (Nagaland University, Lumami) at Lumami headquarters.

being inaugurated was something very important. Monalisa Tase, Asst. Prof & Convener, Pre-School Management Committee in her brief remark said taking care of children was a big responsibility. She stated the Pre-School could be considered as nodal project for the children, and thus for a better future. Prof. M.K. Sinha, Finance Officer while presenting the syllabus outline of the Pre-School said that for the syllabus to be effective

the teachers should be spirited. For the kindergarten students, the main activity involves playing and learning, he added. Maintaining that importance should be given to the development of the spirit of curiosity, creativity, cooperative playing and learning, and problem solving, he advised the Pre-School teachers to hold frequent meetings with parents and take their feedbacks. Earlier, the programme was chaired by Otova Swu, Dy. Registrar, invocation prayer was led

by Metsizolie Medoze, Asst Registrar, followed by introduction of the two Pre-School teachers Giftoli and Tolika. It may be mentioned that NU School Management Committee with Dr. Baljit Singh Sekhon as Convener and Peter Ki as Member Secretary, among other members, was tasked with setting up the Pre-School. The wards of Nagaland University who are 3 years and above are eligible for admission to LKG, and those 4 years and above in UKG.

NSCN (IM) meeting There will be a meeting of the NSCN (IM) on March 22, 11:00 am at Council Headquarters (CHQ), Hebron. Therefore, all the NSCN (IM) active members have been informed to attend the meeting positively.

NNC/FGN joint meeting A joint meeting of the Naga National Council (NNC) and the Federal Government of Nagaland (FGN) will be held on March 27, 10:00 am at TPC, Kohima. A press release from Secretary FGN, Thihü Khamo has requested all the central authorities, regional authorities and the high ranking Naga Army officers of the NNC/FGN to positively attend the meeting.

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How Holi Got Politicized

India’s festival of colors is usually a religious and cultural celebration, but this year it had a distinctly partisan hue Ariel Sophia Bardi The Atlantic

ater guns were poised, sniper-style, from rooftop terraces. Rivers of red slushy water streamed down the roads. Motorcyclists, wielding fistfuls of candycolored powder, launched drive-by assaults. And on a packed street corner, throngs of men, caked in chalky pink dust, shimmied wildly. In Mathura, birthplace of the Hindu god Krishna, India’s springtime festival of colors was reaching fever pitch. Each March, the two-day Holi festival sees millions of revelers pour into the streets and pummel each other with bright-colored powders, home-concocted dyes, and water balloons to honor the courtship of Krishna and his lover, Radha. To an innocent bystander, the gory, jubilant street scenes in Mathura might look like parties marking a battle victory. This year, they were. “This is a bigger celebration than previous years,” said Madhav Saran Shastri, 34, a local Hindu priest, his beard smeared with neon-orange powder. “It’s a double celebration.” During India’s legislative elections, which took place from February 11 to March 8, the ruling Hindu nationalist, right-wing Bharatiya

Janata Party (BJP) helmed by Prime Minister Narenda Modi made a clean sweep of 312 out of 403 seats in Uttar Pradesh, the northern state in which Mathura is located. “It’s the return of the kingdom of Ram,” Shastri said, referring to the ancient Hindu empire mentioned in the holy epic The Ramayana, and a major talking point for Hindu nationalist politicians. With over 200 million residents, Uttar Pradesh is India’s most populous territory. The BJP took in over 77 percent of the votes. The landslide win gave the BJP, known for liberalization schemes and marred by religionbaiting communal politics, a gamechanging boost of power. For Modi supporters, the results were electrifying. In Mathura’s old city, packs of men marched through winding, paint-splattered streets swinging white lotus flags, the trademark logo of the BJP. After the election, the hashtags “#victory” and “#ModiWave” continued to trend on Twitter—along with “#saffronization,” a reference to the influence of right-wing political Hinduism on domestic policy(saffron is the Hindu nationalist party color). Flooded with BJP party logos, Holi’s religious celebrations soon began to look like nationalist rallies. The politicization of Holi was

a fitting pivot for a political party that has built its brand on the perceived persecution of Hindus and the insertion of ancient Hindu lore into mainstream contemporary politics. But this election cycle, the BJP abandoned its more incendiary rhetoric, which condemns the “Holocaust that Muslims reaped” on Hindus during Mughal rule. The party’s latest stump speeches focused on economics and development, capitalizing on Modi’s populist appeal. Such was his star power—and the frustration of resi-

dents in the corruption-afflicted state—that the party claimed victories even in Muslim-majority areas of Uttar Pradesh. “Modi has been building on brand image, now it’s time for effective action,” said Abhishek Chaturvedi, 28, an investment banker from Uttar Pradesh who now lives in Mumbai, as he stood on the steps of a Mathura temple while clouds of pink and purple smoke erupted in the streets. “Holi! Modi! Modi! Holi!” a pack of guys, brawling over bags of col-

ors, started chanting on the steps nearby. Many maintain that Modi shares a political playbook with Donald Trump, a self-professed “big fan of Hindu.” After Trump’s November win, the writer Pankaj Mishra teased out a long comparison between the two demagogues. Both emphasize manufacturing jobs and trickledown economics. They also ply revamped visions of their respective countries, each with values rooted in distant, quite possibly make-believe pasts. As with Trump’s most ardent fans, Modi’s supporters regard their political idol with an attitude verging on cult worship. Many of his more temperate supporters (even those who are, themselves, minorities) hold their noses against minority scapegoating. Like some American Republicans, they continue to vote for the party’s dubiously self-styled corruption-fighters out of hope for economic improvement. Many BJP supporters, poor and overworked, taunted by lavish lifestyles in Delhi and Mumbai, have also felt economically sidelined. Apparently responding to the zeitgeist of economic despair, Modi even adopted a new campaign mantra: “India First.” “People were divided by caste and religion, but now they only talk

of development,” said Chaturvedi, the banker, who supports the BJP. He wants to see change in Uttar Pradesh, a state plagued by corruption, criminality, and crumbling health and education systems. Like others in the region, he has pinned his hopes on Trump-style dreams of industry and infrastructure. “Working together with a nationalist president like Trump, we can make India a manufacturing hub,” Chaturvedi said. Despite the BJP’s continued efforts to woo Muslims over the years, Holi festivities clashed with Modi’s promises for a more inclusive India, celebrating the BJP’s win as a triumph of Hindu politics. Mathura was still hopped up on election fervor as the festival wound down on Monday evening, even as the sun sank and the crowds scattered. Buildings were speckled with bright flecks of dye. A skittish white dog, its face stained dark pink, scampered down an empty corner. But stragglers on motorbikes, or hanging from the sides of autorickshaws, continued to splash merrily through the streets, their excited faces masked with color. The men were still shouting, still lost in a religious celebration that had, this time, taken on a distinctly political hue.

TRAVELLING TO BASAR: To be famous today, make sure you are bad or stupid A getaway from urban monotony

Milinda Ghosh Roy

IANS

he quaint hill destination of Basar at the centre of Arunachal Pradesh is a place that one often dreams about travelling to, but seldom does it find its way into your itinerary. Home to the beautiful and friendly Galo tribe, Basar's villages are surrounded by wilderness and wrapped in myths. True to the spirit of the northeastern state that literally means the "Land of the Dawn-lit Mountains", Basar impresses travellers in more ways than one. The journey to the mostly unexplored area in the state's West Siang district is not for the faint-hearted. A nearly five-hour-long drive through the hills awaits the tourists from Silapathar, the last prominent town in Assam before entering Arunachal Pradesh. The roads are serpentine and narrow, surrounded by dense forests, and at some points even non-existent due to landslides. The cars negotiating the roads with steep slopes on one side and sharp mountains on the other, pass through many fascinating spots, including the breathtaking "Brahmaputra viewpoint". The journey, thrilling as well as perilous, gives one the feeling of travelling through a virgin land, out of the common man's reach. However, once one reaches Basar, the serenity and charm of the place drive away all the fatigue of the arduous journey. One can get lost into the wild without worrying about a phone call or an internet connection. At nearly 1,800 feet, Basar gives a sense of seclusion and lets you to explore through the rich heritage and traditions of the region. Basar is a census town. And according to Wiki, a census town "is one which is not statutorily notified and administered as a town, but nevertheless whose population has attained urban characteristics" such as a population in excess of 5,000 with "at least 75 per cent of main working population employed outside the agricultural sector". Basar comprises four villages: Gori 1,2,3 and Hoi. The inhabitants belonging to the Riba, Basar, and Riram clans of the Galo community are mostly farmers who cultivate rice in the slash-and-burn method. Tourists can witness the famous Mopin, or the harvesting festival, during April. The Mopin celebrations start off with hundreds of men and women dressed in white, gathering on the field to pray for a good harvest. They

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stuff. Instead, Josephine Garczynski, 18, was operating on a well-known internet principle known as "Pictures Or It Didn't Happen". And it could be argued that she made the right choice: She achieved a measure of fame where she lived, in the US state of Wisconsin. Wait a minute, I hear you say: Isn't it bad to be famous for saying or doing something stupid or evil? Ah, that's the mistake people make. Praise and notoriety both lead to fame, but notoriety is easier (and often more fun). The same week, there was a news report from the UK which said that Nelson Foyle, aged 93, spent 80 years sitting on a barstool in a UK pub called the Dog and Gun. Now most husbands know that if we are 80 minutes late coming home because of a visit to a bar, we'll be in

trouble. Our mistake is that our sins are not big enough. This guy spends 80 years on a barstool and he is internationally celebrated. Of course, the ultimate example of this is the United States President. Many academics have pointed out that in 2016 Donald Trump was by far the most criticised man on Earth, by any measure -- and as a result, he is now the most famous and powerful human being on Earth, unbeholden to anyone (except his bossy wife Melania, who I guess is thus technically Ruler of Planet Earth). The same thing happens in Asia. Rodrigo Duterte announces that he likes picking fights and shooting people, and the people of the Philippines promptly make him their overlord. Old way of becoming rich and

powerful: I need to achieve something good for humanity. New way of becoming rich and powerful: I need to tell the media that I totally hate kittens. Final example: There were large number of printings of the Bible in the 1600s, but only the 1631 edition is remembered. The typesetter left out the word "not" so one of the Ten Commandments is: "Thou shalt commit adultery." The church tried to destroy all copies but thanks to a certain type of deeply wicked type of human being ("male"), it became the most-sought after edition. How do you start to become talked about? Give up Facebook for a start. But write the following post before you disappear: "Going on a date with a mysterious stranger. Will report back soon."

told a friend that if he scrolled down to the very first Facebook post ever written he would win a prize from Mark Zuckerberg and hes been scrolling for threeand-a-half days now. I feel kind of guilty but his family's enjoying the peace. Life is full of new ethical questions triggered by social media. Case in point: Police recently arrested a teenage girl for armed robbery -- and as she was being handcuffed, she turned and spoke some final words to her shocked father: "Dad, can you take a picture of this so I can put it on my Facebook page?" Not a joke. None of this soppy (a local dance form) to the rhythm of "sorry I let you down, dearest papa" a verse recited by a "Nyibo" (narrator) and apply "Itei" or rice powder on each other to bring good luck. "The women of our tribe are the heads of the families. They are also the head of the kitchen. So they decide about the crops to be harvest- No matter how bad it gets here on Earth, it would be nearly impossible for anyone to move off-world anytime soon ed. The locals sacrifice pets, mostly Charles Wohlforth ence and composition of the plan"mithoons", a buffalo-like animal, ets’ potential atmospheres. But to please the gods and goddesses isions of apocalypse and these planets are so far away that before they start the cultivation," dystopia fill popular ficgetting there would take something explained Sinal, a Galo woman who tion and film and, these like a Star Trek warp dive. participated in the ritual. days, even the imaginaIn Beyond Earth, my co-author Walking along the roads through tions of many serious people. and I solved these puzzles by prothe dense woodlands or by the prisGeniuses including Stephen posing a destination where colonists tine village river, one can hear the Hawking and Elon Musk have called could support themselves on the folklore of Abu Tani, the first anfor an escape from the planet. Bilsurface with technology not much cestor of the tribe. The inhabitants lionaires are said to be preparing beyond our current capabilities. follow a unique tradition of memobunkers and remote fortresses. Our destination is Titan, a moon of rising the names of almost 20-30 anIt’s easy to see why, even if you Saturn with a thick nitrogen atmocestors. They add the last few letters aren’t worried about our new pressphere and essentially limitless supof their forefather's name to their ident having an itchy trigger finplies of energy and water. own to remember them easily. Acger on the nuclear button. Climate Getting there safely would require cording to the inhabitants who take change projections ofrising temperbuilding fast propulsion that has only a lot of pride in this practice, it is a atures, extreme weather events, and a deposit for the moon orbit before of one that didn’t, and perished. just been conceived of, but not somegood way to establish mutual reviolent conflict all seem to be arriv- he has orbited people around Earth. The colony’s disappearance is thing beyond imagination. We can spect and desire for co-existence. ing on schedule. He may well succeed. China may relevant. Queen Elizabeth I sanc- live on Titan and we will eventually be The place, bustling with rich If things go really bad on planet put crews on the moon within 20 tioned it, but when the Spanish Ar- able to get there. But we won’t be able tribal history, is slowly opening up Earth, could we send people to live years. But these goals aren’t in the mada attacked England in 1588, she to do it for a long time. to visitors. The tribes are warm and on another planet and save the husame league as going beyond the refused to spare ships for resupply. How long it takes depends on welcome the tourists with a smile. man race? moon. And landing to stay is even A modern leader faced by world war unpredictable technology developThe local administration has taken NASA depicts livable conditions further off. At the current pace of in- might make a similar choice if faced ment. We’re highly unlikely to live to steps like confining pets, building in artist renditions of newly discov- vestment, a space colony will never with the expense of supporting a see our Titan settlement founded. toilets in every household and makspace colony. ered Earth-sized exoplanets circling happen. ing the villages open defecation free Saving this planet will have to Space radiation and the neuScant opportunities for a self- come before sending a colony to other stars. Musk promises to send (ODF) so that people from outside space tourists on a joyride around rological hazards of weightless- sustaining space colony exist in our space. That’s good, because the can enjoy their stay. According to the administrative the moon. How far away could it be ness put destinations other than celestial neighborhood. task will be infinitely easier. We althe moon out of reach with current No place in our solar system is ready have the technology to transhead of a local NGO named Gumin before people land and stay? In a new book co-authored with technology. The risk to passengers as hospitable to life as Earth’s least form the energy industry. A strong Rego Kilaju (GRK) that organised Dr. Amanda Hendrix, Beyond Earth, is too high. We need significantly hospitable place. Human beings response to climate change could the first-ever Basar Confluence this we’ve studied plans for space colo- faster spacecraft and a much better on Mars would have to live under- spawn an economic boom. year, it is this unexplored beauty and nization both seriously and skepti- understanding of the health hazards ground for shelter from radiation. culture that they want to share with That’s just what space exploCreating a protective atmosphere ration needs. A healthy, growing cally. And we do believe pioneers of space travel. the outside world. NASA has embarked on these on Mars would take many lifetimes. "At Basar, we have a rich cul- will eventually leave and make new economy can power the rapid innostudies, but answers may take deWe do not currently know how vation that produces transformative homes in space. ture unexposed to the outside to build a self-contained, self-sus- technology—such as the technology But that journey will be no sub- cades. world. So we thought of a cultural Even with a safe mode of travel, taining underground habitat on for a space colony—as smart people exchange through this confluence stitute for solving Earth’s problems. programme," observed Jummar Ba- Indeed, solving problems here on moving many people to another another planet. and companies compete in an enviAn Earthlike exoplanet circling ronment of wealth. sar, organising chairman of AGRK Earth may be a prerequisite to set- planet would cost an enormous amount, far more than the passen- another star could have an atmoBasar Confluence, adding that they tling in space. Cold War conflict drove compeIt is much harder for human be- gers themselves could afford. No sphere, and perhaps even oxy- tition to land on the moon. But that are focusing to make it a calendar event which would give the tourists ings to get to another planet and set- one has identified a space resource gen and life. NASA has discovered rich battle of prestige was much difa reason to rejoice and be a part of tle there than many people seem to that would compensate for that in- enough new planets to create con- ferent from the conflict the doomthink. The can-do attitude of space vestment, so altruistic Earthlings left fidence that they are ubiquitous in sayers envision. A world descending Basar's rich culture. the galaxy. Sheer chance promises into chaos due to climate stress and behind would have to pay the bill. While appreciating the enig- boosters is part of the problem. If the world falls apart, how will- some should harbor pleasant hu- religious war would not dedicate itUnderselling the challenges has matic beauty of Basar, one can also enjoy the true mix of culture in the produced unrealistic expectations ing would they be? A mission to man habitats. self to such a triumph. But we know little about condiregion through the artist's residency about our abilities and weakened send a few astronauts to Mars for a Humanity is stuck with this programme organised by the NGO. our efforts to overcome them. Lack- brief visit could cost a trillion dol- tions on particular exoplanets. In planet for a long while yet, for good As the sun sets over the hills of ing sustained investment or a long- lars. Would nations struggling with February, NASA released lovely land- or bad. There will be no lifeboat. But Basar, the villagers sing songs rem- term vision for human space explo- climate disasters, wars, and mass scapes imagined of the seven new we’re OK with that. We would prefer iniscing about the past or gather ration supported by the public, no migration pay that much—and far planets around the star Trappist-1. to reach into space as an expression around a campfire in the empty human being has gone beyond low more—to dispatch and support a Unfortunately, the artist’s imagina- of hope rather than fear. tion was the most impressive aspect fields. The day's activity ends well Earth orbit since Apollo 17, in 1972. group of colonists? On Earth, governments often of the pictures. All scientists can realMusk and other commercial Charles Wohlforth is author, with in advance for a city dweller as the Dr. Amanda Hendrix, of Beyond remote area, in the far northeastern space entrepreneurs have accom- launched colonial ventures that would ly tell us about them is their size and Earth: Our Path to a New Home in corner of the country, goes to sleep plished amazing technical feats, but become self-supporting and profit- the radius of their orbits. Soon, new instruments may tell the Planets, published in Novemquiet early with a sense of aloofness they also have the bad habit of over- able. The Lost Colony of Roanoke Is-

No, Living Off-World Isn’t a Feasible Escape Plan

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Gandhi probably never said that profound quote you love to share Lila MacLellan

Quartz

ost of us have at least one pithy quote tucked away in a back pocket, ready for recitation at an opportune moment —“It saves original thinking,” as the British writer Dorothy L. Sayers said. Or did she? Hemingway didn’t say that: The Truth Behind Familiar Quotations, a forthcoming book by the pseudonymous Garson O’Toole, a retired Floridian who runs the website Quote Investigator, will make you question any golden nugget of wisdom you thought you knew well. In the book, O’Toole traces the histories of several quotes that are often misattributed, or whose meaning has shifted over decades or centuries, looking for the link between their precursors and what we are left with today. What becomes clear is that we seem to shape quotations—our mini moral lessons or philosophical lode stars—to suit our needs and the times. Sometimes worthy ideas are tweaked and tweaked (by different people) in a game of telephone until they reach quotable perfection. Other times assigning an everyday truism to a great thinker adds weight to the observation. “You can take the exact same quotation and say it’s from Plato and it becomes a truth of humanity,” O’Toole tells Quartz, “but if you say it’s a comedian it comes out as funny.” Here are some examples from the book: “For sale: baby shoes, never worn.” Creative writing professors love to use this six-word short story to demonstrate Ernest Hemingway’s unique genius. According to O’Toole, however, there’s no proof that Hemingway actually said it, and if he did, it wasn’t all that original. “There were actual classified ads that were very similar,” O’Toole says. In his book he elaborates: “The text of the heartrending very short story evolved over a period of decades, primarily in newspapers.” In 1906, one Minnesota newspaper ad under the heading “Terse tales of the town” read: “For sale, baby carriage; never been used. Apply at this office.” Many other true stories of the same theme were printed in ads—a carriages would be for sale and eventually a pair of shoes. A Hemingway biographer claimed a newspaper syndicator, never named, recounted a story about Hemingway penning the short fiction as part of bet

“I mean, if you love something very between friends having lunch. We may much, you’ve got to go easy with it—give never know if that’s true. it some room to move around. If you try “An eye for an eye will to hold it tight like that, it’ll always try to leave the whole world blind.” get away.” This piece of wisdom is commonly Today’s iteration of the quote may attributed to the Indian independence have come from a college student. In movement leader M.K. Gandhi, and it 1969, an American professor named Jess seems to succinctly summarize his pac- Lair self-published a quotation in a book ifist views. The Gandhi family told The of writing that included samples from Yale Book of Quotations editor that they his students and one was much closer to believe the quote should be attributed to what’s circulating now. O’Toole reports Gandhi—but no one has ever been able that the students had to write on index to provide evidence that he said it. cards at the beginning of every class, One of Gandhi’s biographers used a and whatever they wrote didn’t have to close version of these words in his analy- be original, so it’s possible that a student sis of the Mahatma’s philosophy. In fact, made it up or copied it from someone the author, Louis Fisher, used the phrase else, or that it was already a saying people twice in relation to Gandhi, in different shared at that time. books, but didn’t attribute the line to him “Good artists copy; great artists steal.” in either one. Steve Jobs would have you believe The quote references a line from Exodus in the Bible’s Old Testament, of that Pablo Picasso said this. The late course: “Eye for eye, tooth for tooth.” (US founder of Apple twice told the world that president Donald Trump told a radio he subscribed to the same belief, attribhost last year that the Old Testament ver- uting the quote to Picasso in a newspaper story and during a televised interview. sion is his favorite Bible verse.) O’Toole, however, believes the maxim But in the New Testament, in Matthew, we’re told that Jesus disagreed. was drawn from a line that had a very differO’Toole quotes from Matthew (5:38-41): ent message. In 1892, the author of a Gen“Ye have heard that it hath been said, An tleman’s Magazine article about plagiarism eye for an eye, and a tooth for a tooth: But wrote: “The great poets imitate and improve; I say unto you, That ye resist not evil: but whereas small ones steal and spoil.” So was it the small and not the great whosoever shall smite thee on thy right who steal? cheek, turn to him the other also.” Variations on that theme had been According to O’Toole’s research, T.S. deployed by others—including a Cana- Eliot wrote a book of essays about 30 years dian Parliamentarian arguing against later and changed its meaning to celebrate capital punishment—before the mantra intellectual theft, when done properly: became associated with Gandhi. “Immature poets imitate; mature poets steal; bad poets deface what they take, and “If you love something, let it go.” Richard Bach, author of the popular good poets make it into something better, 1970 novel Jonathan Livingston Seagull or at least something different.” Other writers and musicians have is usually connected to this overused been credited with the shorter adage that maxim: “If you love something, let it go. Jobs repeated, too, with “poets” replaced If it returns, it’s yours; if it doesn’t, it never by “musician” or “artist,” for example. was.” But the passage doesn’t appear in Jonathan Livingston Seagull and O’Toole “Life is a journey, not a destination.” writes that he found “no substantiation I can’t think of a quotation that has that Bach created or used” this phrase. outworn its welcome more than this one. The quotation is often used to suggest We’re told that it’s a nugget from Ralph the importance of giving people their Waldo Emerson that urges us to pay freedom (particularly in parenting and more attention to our experiences than to romance). On shareable images or mo- achievements, and is often pronounced tivational posters, it often appears next to following a setback. an image of butterflies or birds fleeing a But O’Toole found the first precurnet or jar. sor to this saying in “Sunday at Home: In 1951, O’Toole explains, a more lit- A family magazine for Sabbath reading” erary version of the same principle ap- published in 1853. That publication told peared in “The Tyranny of Love,” a short readers of its kids section that life “is a story by a writer named Harry Kronman journey, not a rest” and that our time published in Esquire magazine. from cradle to grave is a passage to the

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any couples have a special song – “our song” – that reminds them of a significant event or time in their relationship, like when they first met, their wedding or when they were separated by war. These songs are a powerful way of reconnecting with their shared personal memories and the emotions that go with them. They are a type of shared or autobiographical memory triggered by music; they work as a “mental glue” for a couple’s shared identity. Despite how common these songs are, there is surprisingly limited research on music-evoked autobiographical memories. There are, however, numerous anecdotal and film references to the power of “our songs” to bring people back to themselves and to reconnect with others, particularly in dementia. While we often think of couples having a special song, close friends and family members can also have a shared song. The film Moonlight provides a dramatic representation of this. In this winner of Best Picture at the 2017 Academy Awards, high school friends Chiron and Kevin enjoy listening together to the song Hello Stranger by Barbara Lewis. They have an intense friendship during a challenging time for Chiron. He was bullied at school, and received little support from his drug-addicted mother. Many years go by, and they drift apart. But when Kevin hears the song again it brings back powerful memories of their friendship. He phones Chiron in the middle of the night, and Chiron decides to drive all the way to the town where Kevin is, showing up at the restaurant where he works. And in a memorable scene of their reunion, Kevin puts on their song. Through the ages and despite dementia For people who share a significant song with someone, the effects can be powerful and persistent, retaining meaning well into older age, even in the face of cognitive decline that occurs in dementia. In people with dementia associated with Alzheimer’s disease, a neurodegenerative condition causing impaired memory, we have described how musical abilities and memory for music can remain “an island of preservation” in an otherwise cognitively impaired person. There are striking cases of people in

the severe stage of Alzheimer’s dementia who can continue not only to remember “our song”, but also play their musical instrument, even land a recording deal, and learn and recall new music, despite no formal music training. How is this possible? Neuroimaging research shows music provides a “super stimulus” for the brain. It activates widespread brain regions, including parts controlling movement, emotion and memory. Familiar and favourite songs can also powerfully engage the frontal regions of the brain, which are typically spared from damage in people with Alzheimer’s disease. This means music can trigger memories in a way no other catalyst can. Music can provide a crucially important link to an individual’s past, and provide a means of reconnecting to a shared past. Music more powerful than photos In our research on people with Alzheimer’s dementia, we found music is more effective at triggering personal memories than other cues, like photographs. Songs from the “reminiscence bump”, an age that extends from adolescence to early adulthood, are most likely to trigger music evoked autobiographical memories. Timing is crucial. This is a time when many people are establishing their self-identity, and often find their first partner or spouse. This means if couples met early in life, they may be more likely to have laid down a special song during their “reminiscence bump”. This was the case for high school sweethearts Barbara and David, who took part in our yet-to-be published research

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promised land. The same notion—that life is merely delivery vehicle for our trip to the afterlife—later appeared in other religious texts. That said, Emerson did write a less easily quoted passage that’s closer but not identical in meaning to what is repeated today. I wish more people would use this, even if wouldn’t fit on a bumper sticker: To finish the moment, to find the journey’s end in every step of the road, to live the greatest number of good hours, is PK Kendy Pamei: Having been the migrant worker from the North Eastern part of India is indeed wisdom. challenging. The day I left my school, it was always “Well-behaved women a dream to get a prestigious job and work sincerely seldom make history” in any part of the country. It was in the month of Today this quotation serves as a spur August 2008 that I took the most challenging task to self-professed “nasty women,” and a and decided to move out of NE for my higher study warning to women who believe they can and such I took my first flight all alone; at that time achieve greatness without breaking any all I could utter was my native language Meiteilon, social rules. In popular culture folklore, English to some extent and my local dialect such presented as fact, it is spoken by the icon- as Liangmai, Rongmei etc. I was confident beyond oclastic film star Marilyn Monroe. my own capability believing life is as easy as NE. “The modern interpretation, I think, After 4 hrs of my first journey (exposure to the highlights the value of protest and civil- mainstream India), I landed in Delhi, the gleams disobedience, i.e., making history,” says of Metro life first set in my sight but my first words O’Toole in an email to Quartz. But that which I vividly remembered was "tingthiu mawi wasn’t where this quotation started. The de" (it is so hot), clearly unaware of the world that historian Laurel Thatcher Ulrich first awaits me outside the airport. Countryside kid, innocent and very quiet by my wrote these words in an essay in 1976, but her point wasn’t so much to glorify nature in most case, never for a second thought those who break social convention. “She that discrimination would be the scariest things was interested in the lives of women who the migrant students or workers are facing. The were well-behaved,” says O’Toole. “She first encounter of racial discrimination (as I asbelieved that their lives were important sume a kind of discrimination) was during the first week of my college, where few students started to and should be recorded.” The book dissects the history of dozens look at me with their envision eyes, then the real of phrases, including beloved quotations challenge came when my fellow mates asked, How attributed to Maya Angelou, Bill Gates, does China look like? With no intention of hurting Anton Chekhov, Albert Einstein, Carl Sa- him I smilingly replied, bring me the world map gan, and Jon Stewart. Often the most re- I can show you how it looks like. We had a good peated phrases are found to originate with laugh and slowly some started to ask me if I am a journalist, playwright, screenwriter, less- from Nepal, China. What I eat, how people dress, er-known comedian, or even a student. to every question, "I don't know" was my only anSometimes it’s an anonymous saying or swer but never forgot to tell them to ask me about Chinese proverb grabbed out of the air by Manipur alone. During the final exam an external professor came for my viva. He asked me where I a celebrity, which “increases its popularity was from, stunned with his question I answered and transmissibility,” says O’Toole. him that I hailed from Manipur. But he don't stop Why does O’Toole do all this sleuth- there, again he put forth another interesting quesing? Because he’d like history to give tion, is Manipur a part of Assam? That's the mocredit where credit is due, he says—and ment I realised Indian education system should now that we have the digital tools to set also emphasis on the North East part of India. things straight, why not? “I also find it en- However, unwillingly I told him with my sarcastic tertaining to see how the quotations have answer that if Manipur had been part of Assam I changed over time,” he says. would have told you that I am from Assam. Defeat“There’s nothing wrong with getting ed by my answer he groaned and utterly asked stuquotations wrong,” he adds. “When I’m pid questions for which I lost my temper and told on Twitter. I see people using quotes him on his face that I don't care if I pass or fail but wrong all the time.” He never corrects to be sincere 'you don't deserve to be a professor'. people because, he says, “that would be As expected I failed. obnoxious.” Manifolds of racial abuses and discriminations were thrown to me as it was done to many others Northeastrners but slowly I learnt that the more I fight the more I will be targeted at the same time, it was best assumed that such hurdles can only be overcome by self endurance rather by counter attack. As a Christian the source of my strength to overcome, comes from the bible, bible never teach Source: IANS me to live tooth for tooth, sword for sword rather eople who examine an issue ask me to show my left cheek if someone slap on my virtually as a debate or dia- right cheek. logue between two sides are We from the North East are sometimes to blame more likely to have deeper, for the discrimination, retrospect the life that most more sophisticated reasoning skills, of us are endorsing in metros (some may not be according to new research. happy with my points). We start to endorse western The research findings showed dressing however we fail to realise we are in socially that envisioning opposing views conscious society; we start to live like movie stars leads to a more comprehensive ex- but fail to realise where we come from; we spend amination of the issue. like a billionaire but fail to realise how our parents Moreover, constructing opposing are begging from doors to doors for day to day surviews leads people to regard knowl- vival; we start to dress to expose our body but never edge less as fact and more as infor- realise the people around you are looking at us like mation that can be scrutinised in a a hungry lion ready to devour; we talk like a big boss framework of alternatives and evi- but we fail to see that we are tiniest of the tiniest, dence. the number goes on and on, how much we need to "Constructing a dialogue would hear to wake us up? I am not professing as self righlead to deeper, more comprehen- teous or perfect, but the most arrogant and impersive processing of the two positions fect among all the NE but I can proudly say I am far and hence a richer representation more safe now from what we call racial discriminaof each and the differences between tion. Movies/ books/ history/ news has taught us in (names changed). Barbara was diagnosed with Alzheim- them... thus helping to expand and many ways that discrimination is part and parcel of er’s dementia five years ago and often be- sharpen students' thinking," said our life, the world most devastating war WWII can came confused and agitated. Sometimes, Deanna Kuhn of Columbia Univer- be aptly attributed to racial discrimination, having she wouldn’t even recognise her husband sity in New York. said this it doesn't mean we should let other abuse "Everything possible should be us or discriminate us, we should fight back but how David. When she accused him of being an intruder and chased him out of their fam- done to encourage and support gen- do we fight them back? Should we use our muscle ily home, David had no idea how he could uine discourse on critical issues, but power, law, police? But the question is, what if we make her understand he was her partner our findings suggest that the virtual change ourself before others could sees the flaw in form of interaction may be a produc- us, would there still be discrimination or do we still of nearly 60 years. He now says it was the power of song tive substitute, at a time when posi- need to fight? that brought Barbara back to him. On the tions on an issue far too often lack We can change from the church, social media night they first met, they danced to the last the deep analysis to support them," etc, how beautiful it is to see our women folk gosong of the evening, Unchained Melody, Kuhn added. ing to church or social gathering in our traditionFor the study, published in the al shawl, mekhela with a combination of nicely by the Righteous Brothers. He began singing this to her every day, and eventually journal Psychological Science, the touched make up and high heels. What if we stop “she came back”, and the episodes of her team asked 60 undergraduates to posting indecent photo, stop passing lewd comfailing to recognise him have stopped. participate in a one-hour writing ac- ments. To change from good to bad is the shortest Barbara and David had heeded the lyrics: tivity. Some participants were ran- and easiest path but the reverse is the longest and domly assigned to construct a dia“I’ll be coming home, wait for me”. toughest path. Recent statistic released by Delhi poMusic exists in all known cultures. logue between TV commentators lice has shown drastic rise in the number of rape, Some researchers say it has persisted discussing two mayoral candidates. abuse, discrimination, suicide etc among the NE. It They received a list of notable throughout evolution as a crucial ingrediis sad to learn we are moving backward rather than ent for social cohesion. As with this bond- problems that the city was facing and forward. ing function, the types of memories music a list of actions proposed by each It's time to let the world learn our identity, our most commonly evokes tend to build and candidate to solve these problems. dignity and our culture, we need to stand as one and Other participants received the maintain social relationships. walk hand in hand. Let's stop being Chinky, BahaRegardless of whether people have de- same information about the city and dur, being sex prey, being fake stars but let’s show the mentia, music-evoked autobiographical the candidates but were asked to world we are the descendent of head hunters, who memories are typically reminiscent of a spe- write a persuasive essay highlighting live with dignity, who respect each other, treat womcial other, often a current or ex-partner, or of the merits of each candidate instead. en with love and care. Then, participants in both groups a time of socialising during a period of life, such as high school dances or wartime ro- were asked to write a script for a twoThe articles in this column are mances. minute TV spot, promoting their compiled by The Naga Blog In this way, all songs have the poten- preferred candidate. administrators. tial to be “our songs”, and given the imporThe results showed that particiDisclaimer: The opinions expressed here are the views of the tance of social bonds for people of all ages pants who had constructed a diaand throughout human history, we may logue included more discrete ideas individual and do not necessarily reflect the views and opinions of The Naga Blog. even owe our survival to them. in their writing.

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India not happy as world's largest arms importer: Jaitley

New Delhi, March Russia supplied 68 per cent dulging in joint research 17 (iaNS): India is not of the arms India imported and development. "India has a longstandhappy with the label of in this period. Jaitley said Indian and ing and wide-ranging coworld's biggest importer of arms, Defence Minister Russian companies can operation with Russia in Arun Jaitley said on Friday. partner to produce spare defence. India-Russia Mili"India has third-largest parts and maintenance of tary Technical Cooperaarmed forces in the world. Russian equipment in the tion has graduated from a simple buyer-seller relation We are also one of the largest Indian inventory. "With regard to main- to the one involving joint importers of defence equipment in the world. This defi- tenance and life-cycle sup- research, development and nitely is not a label we are port also, it is our endeav- production of advanced happy with," Jaitley said at our that most components defence systems. BrahMos the India-Russia Military In- and spare parts required for missile system as well as the maintaining the platforms, licensed production of SUdustrial Conference here. Jaitley, who took charge which have been procured 30 in India are examples of as Defence Minister for the from Russian companies, such flagship cooperation," second time since 2014, said are manufactured by In- he said. Minister for Industry Russia will have a "compar- dian companies through and Trade of Russian Fedative advantage" in partner- technology transfer or eration, Denis Manturov, ing with India in the 'Make through joint ventures with meanwhile pointed out that Russia is the only country in India' programme. "Rus- Russian companies. "It will ensure service- sharing technology with sia being our oldest partner in defence hardware and ability of platforms is im- India. The two-day Indiaequipment, Russian com- proved and we do not lose Russia Military Industrial panies will have a compara- critical time in repairing Conference, which started tive advantage in partnering and maintaining these on Friday, has been organised by the Department of with Indian ones for realis- equipments," he said. "Relations with Russia Defence Production. ing 'Make in India' potential The conference primarin defence production," the are a key pillar of India's foreign policy and Russia ily aims at addressing the isminister said. As per the latest report has been a longstanding sues related to lifecycle supof Stockholm International and time-tested strategic port and maintenance of Peace Research Institute partner of India for the last major Russian-origin equip(SIPRI), India is the world's 70 years," the minister said. ment and platforms like the He said the bilateral re- SU-30 MKI aircraft, Mi-17 largest arms importing country accounting for 13 lations have evolved from helicopters, MiG-29K airper cent of global arms im- one of seller and buyer to craft, aircraft carrier INS Viagra, March 17 ports between 2012 to 2016. a point where both are in- kramaditya and T-90 tanks. (iaNS): Police on Friday patrolled the Yamuna river bank here and mounted extra vigil after a website threatened to target the Taj Mahal, the 17th century New Delhi, March (Mallya). He is currently forcement of Security Inmonument of love. An of- 17 (iaNS): Loans total- living in the UK. Various terest Act, Gangwar added. ficial said the information ling over Rs 8,000 crore agencies have issued sum- Meanwhile, in a series of was passed on to the police were given to absconding mons to him. Following tweets last week, Mallya and intelligence agencies industrialist Vijay Mallya our requests, the Ministry offered to negotiate with on Thursday after which during the tenure of the of External Affairs has re- banks for one-time settleseveral teams combed the previous UPA government voked his passport and we ment of dues and sought area and stepped up vigil. at the Centre, Parliament are taking action so that he the Supreme Court's interArchaeological Survey of was informed on Friday. In faces justice," he said. He vention. India and senior police offi- response to a supplemen- also said that of the 9,150 "Public sector banks cials, however, tried to play tary on the matter, Minister wilful defaulters of state- have policies for one-time down the threat, saying of State for Finance Santosh run banks till December settlements. Hundreds of the security arrangements Gangwar, without naming 31, 2016, suits have been borrowers have settled. were routine. Local news- Mallya, told the Lok Sabha filed against 8,364 default- Why should this be denied papers have published a during Question Hour that ers who had taken loans to us? Our substantial offer photo from the website the loan of Rs 8,040 crore amounting to Rs 85,258 before the Supreme Court showing a graphics of the to the industrialist was de- crore. was rejected by banks withTaj Mahal with a terrorist clared a non-performing Police FIRs have been out consideration," Mallya standing alongside holding asset (NPA) in 2009 and lodged against 2,024 wilful tweeted. what looks like a weapon. was restructured in 2010. Mallya's renewed offer defaulters who took loans The world heritage monucame a day after the conThe loan, granted in worth Rs 29,557 crore. ment is visited by over six September 2004, was reAction against 6,207 sortium of 17 banks led million tourists annually. viewed in February 2008, wilful defaulters have been by the State Bank of India Senior Superintendent of the Minister said. taken under the Securitisa- (SBI) told the apex court Police Preetinder Singh "Our government has tion and Reconstruction of that "he had taken it for a said police teams were on taken action against him Financial Assets and En- ride" and urged the apex alert and a close watch was being kept on crowds. The internal security in the Taj Mahal is provided by the Central Industrial Security Force. The Uttar Pradesh Police and Provin- • "I am living in India for the past 58 years and hence, I am a 'son of cial Armed Constabulary India'," the noble laureate said man the outer posts. SWOT • "In the field of secularism there is no other country like India," the commandos have been put Dalai Lama added in charge at vantage points. Mock drills are being con- • He also stressed that good education would help develop tolerance ducted every few hours to test the state of prepared"When I was in Tibet tion would help develop ness. Outside the 500 metre raJgir, March 17 my thoughts were nar- tolerance among mankind (PTi): Tibetan spiritual security ring, police teams are keeping a strict watch leader the Dalai Lama de- row. But when I moved and inculcate the habit of on the movement of ve- scribed himself as a "son of out of my homeland and forgiveness. "Today's system of hicles both on the western India" and hailed the sec- came to India, I developed gate parking and the Shilp- ularism prevailing in the a broader thought about education is making us a Tibet as well as about the consumer. The traditional gram parking towards the country. entire world," he said. The mode of education was "I am living in India eastern gate, the sources said. Superintendent of for the past 58 years and religious leader said the good," he said at Rajgir that Police Sushil Dhule and hence, I am a 'son of India'," Nalanda school of thought is known globally for the a team of the bomb dis- the noble laureate said in was an important aspect of Nalanda University, a hisposal and dog squads on his speech after inaugurat- Buddhism. "Whatever I am toric seat of learning. The new Nalanda UniThursday evening visited ing an international semi- today is due to the Nalanda versity, which has come up the entire area around the nar on Buddhism in Bihar's thoughts", he said. President Pranab near the historic site, is also Taj Mahal. The number of Nalanda district. "In the field of secular- Mukherjee is scheduled drawing international atvisitors to the Taj Mahal is on the rise. The annual Taj ism there is no other coun- to attend the seminar on tention. On the occasion, Mahotsava is set to begin try like India," the Dalai March 19. The Dalai Lama Union Culture and Tourstressed that good educa- ism Minister Mahesh Sharon Saturday. Lama said. New Delhi, March 17 (iaNS): The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has been authorised to conduct field trials for printing plastic Rs 10 denomination notes which will have a longer life span, Parliament was informed on Friday "Approval for procurement of plastic substrate and printing of bank notes of Rs 10 denomination on plastic banknote substrates has been conveyed to the RBI," Minister of State for Finance Arjun Ram Meghwal told the Lok Sabha in a written reply. Substrate denotes the underlying substance or layer on which currency is printed. The minister said the government had decided to conduct field trials at five locations of the country with plastic banknotes, which are expected to last longer than cotton substrate-based banknotes.

Security beefed up at Taj Mahal after reported threat from Islamic State

MuMbai, March 17 (iaNS): President Pranab Mukherjee on Friday said there should be no room for "intolerance, prejudice and hatred within our educational institutions" that are meant for free exchange of views. He said ancient India, with its centres of learning like Nalanda and Takshshila, was known for a high level of philosophical debate and discussion. The country was not a mere geographical expression, but reflected an idea and a culture, Mukherjee said in his speech at a special convocation of the University of Mumbai here, held to confer an honorary D.Litt. on renowned agro-scientist M.S. Swaminathan. "Conversation and dialogue are part of our ethos and life. They cannot be done away with. We should embrace free conversation and even argument, leaving behind narrow mindsets and thoughts," the President said. The lesson for a modern Indian university is to ensure that this great tradition finds new life and vigour within its precincts, and they must act as "flagbearers for the coexistence of multiple views, thoughts, and philosophies," he said. He said the higher education ecosystem has a crucial role to play in national developmental efforts and influences various growth centres in the economy. "Economy's growth depends on higher education in important ways. The quality of training provided to students employed by the economy determines its competence. Induction of quality manpower is the first point of contact that the economy has with the higher education system," the President said. The graduates must meet the skill-set requirements of the domestic economy and the curricula must be attuned to industry needs, he advised. For this, the President said, it will be beneficial to

Pranab Mukherjee praises Narendra Modi, says he is a quick learner

New Delhi, March 17 (ageNcieS):President Pranab Mukherjee on Friday heaped praises on Prime Minster Narendra Modi while speaking at the India Today Conclave in Mumbai. Mukherjee said Modi had his “own way” of dealing with things. “He is observant,” Mukherjee said about the PM. “I must give him credit...for quickly acquiring the mastery over foreign relations, external relations and complicated external economy.” The president also said Modi had quickly adapted to the prime minister’s life after having served as the leader of a state administration in Gujarat. Mukherjee also appreciated Modi’s felicitation speech on March 12 when the prime minister had said that one can win an election by majority, but to rule, one needs consensus. Mukherjee, however, reminded Modi that during the United Progressive Alliance rule, the growth rate of India was more than 8%. “The base of Indian economy was so strong that it sustained 2008 global economic crisis,” he said. Mukherjee further expressed concerns over the continued disruption in Parliament and said the primary job of the members in the House to make

laws. “I speak with some anguish because my entire public life has been defined by my role in Parliament,” he said. There was no justification for the constant disruption in House proceedings, he said, adding that democracy is undermined when Parliament fails to function effectively. “If they become dysfunctional, it results not only in institutional paralysis, but also has ripple effects across system,” he said. The president called upon the ruling party as well as the Opposition to

break the “vicious cycle” of disruption and disorderly behaviour. Mukherjee also spoke at a special convocation of the University of Mumbai to confer Honorary Doctor of Law to famous agriculture scientist MS Swaminathan, reported PTI. “We should embrace free conversation and even argument, leaving behind narrow mindsets and thoughts,” he said. “There should be no room for intolerance, prejudice and hatred within spaces of our educational institutions.”

have corporate experts advising academic managers on industrial requirements in the course curricula. President Mukherjee said the 21st century is expected to be an 'Asian Century' with the Asian countries regaining preeminence in the world through all-round development. President Mukherjee said it was a rare opportunity to honour Swaminathan at the University of Mumbai, whose alumni include

Mahatma Gandhi. Others conferred honorary D.Litts in the past were prominent personalities like Sir R.G. Bhandarkar, Dadabhai Naoroji, Sir C.V. Raman and Sir M. Visveswaraya. Lauding Swaminathan, the President said his work has brought about a sea change in the nation's life. It was due to his pioneering efforts that Indian was transformed from a ship-to-mouth existence to one of the leading producers and exporters of food

grains in the world now, Mukherjee said. In the past 65 years, Swaminathan, 91, collaborated with scientists and policy-makers on varied problems in basic and applied plant genetics and agriculture research and development. Maharashtra Governor C.V. Rao, Vice-Chancellor Sanjay Deshmukh, state Education Minister Vinod Tawde and other dignitaries were present on the occasion.

Pranab Mukherjee and Narendra Modi (AFP Photo)

Rs 8,040 cr loan given to Mallya in 2004, declared NPA in 2009 90% Indian millennial women face no discrimination at work court to initiate contempt proceedings against the business tycoon for "wilfully" flouting its orders. Banks had previously turned down Mallya's offer of Rs 6,868 crore in April 2016, to settle the dues that are in excess of Rs 9,000 crore, including interest. The loans were advanced to his now-defunct Kingfisher Airlines between 2006-2012. The Karnataka High Court last week ordered a bailable warrant against Mallya through the diplomatic process, with the bail amount set at Rs 50 lakh for him to appear before the court. The liquor baron left the country in March 2016 and is currently said to be living in Britain.

New Delhi, March 17 (iaNS): Over 90 per cent of India's millennial -those born between 1980-2000 -- working women believe that they get equal opportunities regardless of gender, a survey has revealed. Workplace gender equality is achieved when people are able to access and enjoy the same rewards, resources and opportunities regardless of gender. According to the survey conducted by Talentedge, a Delhi-based Ed-Tech firm, while more than 90 per cent of young working women get equal gender opportunities, 60 per cent of women aged 29 and above said that they did experience discrimination in their career. This suggested why millennial working women are more positive at their workplace than their seniors. "Achieving gender equality is important for workplaces not only because it is 'fair' and 'the right thing to do', but because it is also linked to a country's overall economic perfor-

Dalai Lama describes himself as 'son of India'

ma, said Buddhism was a symbol of unity and peace. "There is a lot of expectations from Buddhism across the world," the Minister said. "From India, Buddhism spread across the world and contributed a lot in establishing peace,"

Sharma said. Buddhist monks and scholars from various countries are participating in the seminar 'Buddhism in 21st Century' being held at International Convention Centre here, about 100 km from the capital Patna.

mance," Aditya Malik, CEO and MD, Talentedge said in a statement on Friday. In addition, the survey also found that millennial women also do not feel that marriage and motherhood will affect their career. However, older women feel that it could have significant impact. "These findings show that as a country, we are moving in a right direction as our youth, especially women, are striding forward positively," Malik added. While millennial women selected TV and film producer Ekta Kapoor as their favourite Female Business Icon in India, women aged 29 and above selected Chanda Kochhar, Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of ICICI Bank. The survey included women professionals from across four metros -- Delhi, Mumbai, Bangaluru and Chennai -- and four tier-II cities -- Jaipur, Pune, Ahmedabad and Chandigarh. It was conducted through social media and one-on-one calling.

Trivendra Rawat to be U'khand CM, oath Today

DehraDuN, March 17 (ageNcieS):: The BJP has picked Trivendra Singh Rawat as its Chief Minister candidate in Uttarakhand. Rawat was elected the BJP's legislature party leader by party MLAs on Friday. He will take oath on Saturday. Rawat, 57, defeated Congress's Hira Singh Bisht in the Doiwala constituency with a margin of over 24,000 votes. This was his third win from the constituency, where he has contested elections since 2002. Rawat, a Thakur leader, was among the frontrunners for Uttarakhand CM's post in part due to his strong RSS roots. He was an RSS pracharak from 1983 to 2002 and held several important positions in the Sangh. Rawat, who holds

a masters degree in journalism, is also known for his proximity to BJP chief Amit Shah and the party's central leadership, which could have strengthened his chances at heading the state's executive. During the 2014 Lok Sabha elections, Rawat was given responsibility of regional election in-charge in Uttar Pradesh under Shah, where the BJP emerged victorious. He was also overseeing the BJP's affairs in Jharkhand and took the party to victory in the Assembly polls there. The BJP registered a landslide victory in Uttarakhand, winning 57 of the 70 seats. This was the biggest ever win by any party in the state so far. The party garnered a whopping 46.5 per cent of votes.

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Fear, hunger and destruction in Mosul Old City as IS under pressure MOSUL, March 17 (reUterS): After five months of intense fighting, Iraqi forces have begun to drive back Islamic State into the dense and narrow-alleyed Old City of Mosul, with the mosque where its leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi declared a caliphate in 2014 firmly in sight. Iraqi leaders say the battle to recapture Mosul is reaching its final stages, trumpeting each gain made against the militants. But as Islamic State slows Iraqi advances with stiff resistance, residents trapped inside the Old City with the jihadists describe a desperate siege, with widespread hunger, destruction from U.S.-led air strikes, and civilians living in fear of revenge as the ultra-violent group gets cornered. “If we hadn’t got out this morning, they’d have killed us,” said Hisham Sobhi, 41, who fled with his family from their home on the southwestern edge of the Old City on Thursday. “They (Islamic State) leave some areas, some homes, but sometimes come back again. If they find people still living in areas considered liberated by the army, they kill them,” he said. Mosul is many times larger than any other city Islamic State has held in its self-proclaimed Caliphate, and the fight to drive the militants out, which began last October, is Iraq’s biggest ground battle since the U.S.-led invasion of 2003.

have sent raiding parties to advance on landmarks such as the al-Nuri mosque where Islamic State’s leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi proclaimed his caliphate. Troops in the elite CounterTerrorism Service (CTS), operating around the railway station, have also reported difficult fighting in recent days.

Carts loaded with bodies of civilians killed in air strike, are seen during a battle between Iraqi forces and Islamic State militants, in Mosul, Iraq on March 17. (REUTERS Photo)

Iraqi forces backed by U.S. air power secured the eastern half of the city in January and crossed the Tigris River to fight for the Western side in recent weeks, a decisive battle that would crush the fighters’ sway over territory in Iraq. Sobhi, speaking at a camp south of Mosul, said militants had managed to return to attack areas that remained insecure after Iraqi forces advanced. The area around his home is roughly along the current front line, which he said could shift either

way. Ghassan Thanoun, Sobhi’s neighbour, said his 8-year-old son had been trapped under rubble in their home, which was severely damaged in an air raid on their block. The boy, who had not been injured, stood silently, traumatised, and looked at the ground. “We were scared they’d come back - they consider liberated areas infidel, and accuse you of collaborating with the army,” the 50-year-old lawyer said of the Islamic State fighters.

“Yesterday night there was a Daesh attack near the railway station. We didn’t want to hang around any longer,” he said, using an Arabic acronym for Islamic State. Islamic State has fought fiercely since retreating into the densely-populated Old City. Counter-attacks under cover of rain have kept the bulk of the forces from Iraq’s elite Rapid Response units and its Federal Police at bay for days on end. Those forces are stationed around the Old City limits and

NO FOOD, NO WATER As the battle gets tougher, Iraqi forces have begun to besiege the jihadists. The tightening encirclement is increasing civilian suffering, however, as food cannot get in and medical supplies run low. “There’s become a siege. There’s no food, no medicine, even in the hospitals,” Thanoun said, adding that he needed urgent treatment for shrapnel wounds from an air strike. Residents reached by phone still inside the Old City said no food had been brought in for months, and people were surviving on lentils and other basic goods they had stocked. “It’s been four months that we haven’t eaten fruit and vegetables. The kids ask for just a piece of chocolate, but there are only lentils, and even these are running out,” one resident said, asking to remain anonymous. A girl in a displaced people’s camp south of Mosul listed the prices of certain goods - $1 equivalent for just one egg, $3 for one cigarette.

Water has also run out. Thanoun and Sobhi said their families had been drinking water from wells. The encirclement tactics appear to be wearing down Islamic State, however. “The hospitals are full of wounded fighters,” Thanoun said. “Wounded civilians as well, but the fighters get priority. They’re treated urgently, by (Islamic State) doctors who include Russians, French, Germans,” he said. Another resident reached by phone said the militants had deployed snipers and car bombs around the hospitals, and that civilians were no longer being treated. The Old City is not the only district that Iraqi forces will need to retake, with Islamic State also holed up in a number of areas in the city’s northwest which are traditional Sunni extremist strongholds. MILITANTS ON THE RUN? The jihadists had begun to retreat into those areas, witnesses said. “We see them in all parts of the July 17 district. They’ve taken over schools, mosques, health centres, businesses, and many homes for them and their families to live in,” one resident said. Another resident of Yarmouk district said Islamic State militants had been going

through the area, apparently having fled fighting in the city centre, asking for directions to July 17. Compared to outlying districts, the Old City might yet be the hardest to recapture, with tanks and armoured vehicles unable to enter its narrow streets, and IS sniper and mortar fire continuing to rain down on Iraqi forces outside it. “They withdraw into areas where there are really narrow streets - Bab al-Baydh, Bab alJadeed, al-Makkawi, Farouq al-Qadeem, Farouq al-Jadeed,” Thanoun said, listing quarters close to the al-Nuri mosque. He feared air strikes by the U.S.-led coalition backing Iraqi forces might do great damage to the Old City, as militants hide out in homes, using them as posts to launch sniper and mortar fire. “When the planes strike, one Daesh dies for every 20 civilians,” he said. “The homes are old, so if an air strike hits, it destroys more than one.” Inside the Old City, people were just waiting for the offensive to end. “It’s been raining recently, which in one sense is good because we can gather rainwater for cooking,” a woman reached by phone said, asking to remain anonymous. “On the other hand, we don’t like it because it stops military operations, and we just want to be done with this war.”

Sierra Leone pastor discovers South Sudan government to blame Global warming could make us shorter YOrk, March 17 (IaNS): mammals including Arenahippus, for famine, still buying arms - UN report NeW 706-carat diamond The warming climate could make an early horse the size of a small FreetOWN, March 27 (reUterS): A Christian pastor has found one of the world’s largest uncut diamonds - weighing 706 carats -- in Sierra Leone’s eastern Kono region. The stone, a photograph of which was posted on the president’s official website, is being stored in the country’s central bank, government sources said. A local chief from Kono handed the stone to President Ernest Bai Koroma on behalf of Emmanuel Momoh who made the discovery. The government plans to auction it. The presidency said in a statement on Thursday that Koroma thanked the chief who acted as an intermediary for not smuggling it out of the country. Diamonds fueled a decade-long civil war that ended in 2002 in which 50,000 people were killed. Rebels forced civilians in the east to mine the stones and bought weapons with the proceeds, leading to the term ‘blood diamonds’. “He (Koroma) underscored the importance of selling such a diamond here as it will clearly give the owners what is due them and benefit the country as a whole,” the statement said. The stone is yet to be valued but could be worth millions of dollars. Sierra Leone’s gross national income per capita stood at $620 in 2015, according to World Bank data. The United Nations lifted a ban on diamond exports from Sierra Leone in 2003. The International Monetary Fund expects the country to export $113 million worth of diamonds this year though the sector remains plagued by smuggling. Despite its size, this week’s discovery is considerably smaller than the Cullinan diamond, which was found in South Africa in 1905. That 3,106-carat stone was cut into several polished gems and the two largest pieces are part of Britain’s crown jewels. A 1,111-carat diamond was unearthed in a Botswana mine in 2015.

UNIteD N at I O N S , March 17 (reUterS): South Sudan’s government is mainly to blame for famine in parts of the war-torn country, yet President Salva Kiir is still boosting his forces using millions of dollars from oil sales, according to a confidential United Nations report. U.N. sanctions monitors said 97 percent of South Sudan’s known revenue comes from oil sales, a significant portion of which is now forward oil sales, and that at least half of the budget - “likely substantially more” - is devoted to security. “Revenue from forward oil sales totaled approximately $243 million between late March and late October 2016,” the panel of U.N. monitors said in the report to the U.N. Security Council, seen by Reuters on Thursday. “Despite the scale and scope of the political, humanitarian, and economic crises, the panel continues to uncover evidence of the ongoing procurement of weapons by the ... Government for the SPLA (South Sudanese army), the National Security Service, and other associated forces and militias,” the report said.

The United Nations has declared a famine in some parts of the world’s youngest country, where nearly half its population - some 5.5 million people - face food shortages. A civil war erupted in 2013 when Kiir, an ethnic Dinka, fired his deputy Riek Machar, a Nuer, who has fled and is now in South Africa. “The bulk of evidence suggests that the famine ... has resulted from protracted conflict and, in particular, the cumulative toll of military operations undertaken by the SPLM/A in Government in southern Unity state; denial of humanitarian access, primarily by the SPLM/A in Government; and population displacement resulting from the war,” the report said. The United Nations says at least one quarter of South Sudanese have been displaced since 2013. The annual report of the sanctions monitors to the 15-member Security Council comes ahead of a ministerial meeting of the body on South Sudan next Thursday, which is due to be chaired by British Foreign Secretary Boris Johnson. While the previous U.S. administration of President Barack Obama was heavily in-

volved in the birth of South Sudan, which gained independence from Sudan in 2011, and led Security Council efforts to try to end the civil war, the policy of new U.S. President Donald Trump toward the African state is unclear. In December, the Security Council failed to adopt a U.S.drafted resolution to impose an arms embargo and further sanctions on South Sudan despite warnings by U.N. officials of a possible genocide. The U.N. monitors again recommended in their report that the council impose an arms embargo on South Sudan. The Security Council set up a targeted sanctions regime for South Sudan in March 2015 and has blacklisted six generals - three from each side of the conflict - by subjecting them to an asset freeze and travel ban. The U.N. monitors said all parties to the conflict continue to commit widespread human rights violations “with near complete impunity and a lack of any credible effort to prevent these violations or to punish the perpetrators.” U.N. peacekeepers have been in South Sudan since 2011.

us shorter over time, suggests new research that found that mammals in the past had responded to extreme global warming events by shrinking in size. While this mammalian dwarfism has previously been linked to the largest of the warming events, the new research has found that this evolutionary process can happen in smaller such events as well. The findings could help shape an understanding of underlying effects of current human-caused climate. “We know that during the largest of these hyperthermals, known as the Paleocene-Eocene Thermal Maximum, or PETM, temperatures rose an estimated nine to 14 degrees Fahrenheit and some mammals shrank by 30 percent over time, so we wanted to see if this pattern repeated during other warming events,” said lead author of the study Abigail D’Ambrosia, a doctoral student at University of New Hampshire. “The hope is that it would help us learn more about the possible effects of today’s global warming,” D’Ambrosia said. In the study, published in the journal Science Advances, researchers collected teeth and jaw fragments in the fossil-rich Bighorn Basin region of Wyoming in the US. Their focus was on several early

dog, and Diacodexis, a rabbit-sized predecessor to hoofed mammals. Using the size of the molar teeth as a proxy for body size, the researchers found a statistically significant decrease in the body size of these mammals during a second, smaller, hyperthermal, called the ETM2. Arenahippus decreased by about 14 per cent in size, and the Diacodexis by about 15 per cent. “We found evidence of mammalian dwarfism during this second hyperthermal. However, it was less extreme than during the PETM,” D’Ambrosia said. The researchers believe that the body change could have been an evolutionary response to create a more efficient way to reduce body heat. A smaller body size would allow the animals to cool down faster. Nutrient availability and quality in plants may have also played a role. Previous research shows that both the warming events considered in this study coincided with increased levels of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere and that could have limited nutrient quality in plants, which may have contributed to the smaller mammal body size. The carbon dioxide released during both hyperthermals has a similar footprint to today’s fossil fuels, the study said.

Children among hundreds of Rohingya detained in Myanmar crackdown SIttWe, March 17 (reUterS): Children as young as 10 years old are among hundreds of Rohingya Muslims detained on charges of consorting with insurgents, according to a police document seen by Reuters that sheds new light on Myanmar’s security campaign in the country’s northwest. Thirteen juveniles are among more than 400 people arrested since Oct. 9, when insurgents attacked three police border posts in northern Rakhine State near the frontier with Bangladesh, the March 7 dated document shows. Police said some of the children had confessed to working with insurgents and that they were being detained away from adult suspects. A government spokesman confirmed children were detained in the operation, but said authorities had followed the law. He said he knew of only five juveniles currently being held. Myanmar’s leader and

Nobel laureate Aung San Suu Kyi, who took power almost a year ago, is under international pressure over alleged abuses including killings, gang rapes and mass detentions against the stateless Rohingya, about 1.1 million of whom are prevented from travelling freely and accessing basic services in Myanmar. The government has released few details about the hundreds detained in the Rakhine operation or the charges they face. The document seen be Reuters lists 423 people held under the colonialera Unlawful Associations Act. All appear from their names to be male. Their average age is 34, but the youngest is 10 and the oldest 75. One has been crossed out and marked “dead”. Two police captains in Maungdaw, the district at the centre of the violence, confirmed the veracity of the 11-page document. “We police have to arrest those related with the attackers, children or not,

but the court will decide if they are guilty, we cannot decide,” said Police Captain Than Shwe. CONTROVERSIAL LAW Myanmar has ratified international conventions that require additional protections for children accused of crimes. Reuters was unable to establish whether all those provisions, such whether they have been able to communicate with their families or have legal representation, were being followed. All 13 juveniles below the age of 18 were sent to be detained outside of prison at a Border Guard Police (BGP) facility in the town of Buthidaung, and were not shackled, said the second police captain, who did not want to be identified. “Some of the children already confessed that they are involved with the attackers group during interrogation,” the police captain said. They were not beaten during questioning, he said. Domestic law says children aged between

seven and 12 are only criminally responsible if mature enough to understand the consequences of their actions. Two listed detainees are under 12, while two more are 13. Zaw Htay, director general of Suu Kyi’s office, told Reuters he was only aware of five children currently detained at the Buthidaung BGP camp. Authorities were under strict orders not to violate detainees’ rights, Zaw Htay said, adding: “We will not forgive anyone who does.” Cases had been opened against all 423 people on the list under the Unlawful Associations Act, said the second police captain. Many on the list, which is not a complete record of all those detained in the operation, were also charged with additional crimes, including murder, he said. “We suspect that these people joined the attackers’ training or supported them with funding, or they cooperated during the attacks or were involved in the attacks,” he said.

A relative holds a picture of detained Rohingya fisherman Mohammed Enus, 18, in Sittwe in the state of Rakhine, Myanmar on March 2. (REUTERS Photo)

Rights groups such as Amnesty International say the Unlawful Associations Act has long been used to arbitrarily arrest and detain ethnic and religious minorities in Myanmar.

cil in Geneva, Myanmar said 526 people were “under interrogation” relating to the conflict. Eight detainees had died in custody, the government said. The government has set up two “special courts” SPECIAL COURTS in Buthidaung, said RakhIn a statement to the ine’s senior state judicial U.N. Human Rights Coun- official, advocate general

Kyaw Hla Tun. The government would not block the accused from accessing lawyers, he added. “We want to process them quickly. There are security concerns with the prison being over capacity,” he said. U.N. human rights envoy Yanghee Lee visited

Buthidaung prison, where most detainees are being held, in January. Most did not have lawyers, were not informed of the charges against them and had not been able to contact their families, she said. Reuters also spoke to people who had been released from detention and later fled across the border to Bangladesh, a journey made by about 75,000 refugees since the conflict began. Di Dar, 22, said he spent 10 days in a military camp after his village was burned in mid-November. The 300 or so people detained with him were constantly handcuffed and beaten during interrogations, and he witnessed two men killed, he said. Reuters was unable to corroborate his account, or similar accounts from three other former detainees. “The soldiers would come three times a day and would beat us for about an hour at a time,” Di Dar said. “They asked, ‘Did you fight us?’ ‘Were you involved in the insurgency?’”

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pow-woW 2017 underway Promoting Sportsmen and Basketball

Dimapur, march 17 (mExN): Tetso College and Mahindra (Trucks and Bus Division) kicked off the two day “Pow-woW 2017 Inter College Festival” today at the college premises. In a fast paced and energetic first day, nine colleges from Dimapur competed in events like Basketball, Badminton, Counterstrike, among others. Besides sports, the 9 colleges will also engage in literary competitions and entertainment during the inter-college festival which is being organized by Tetso College in association with Mahindra (Trucks and Buses Division) Aimed at uniting the colleges in a non-formal way, to expose talents and give a platform for working out their capacities to their full potential, the two day fest will include elocution events, Paper presentations and a debate competition on the topic “Is 33% Reservation for Women Necessary in Nagaland?” The nine participating colleges are - Cornerstone College, Immanuel

College, Unity College, Hindi College, Sakus Mission College, Public College of Commerce, Salesian College, Tetso College and Dimapur Government College. The event also announced the launch of a selfie contest with a Rs 5000/- gift hamper from Party Village Sovima. Debate, Research paper presentation, stand-up comedy and the finals of the sports events will be held on March 18. Entry is free. Host Tetso in three finals At the end of Day 1 of the “PowwoW 2017 Inter College Festival”, host Tetso College are in the fray to emerge as winners in possibly four sporting events. In Men’s Basketball, Unity College beat Dimapur Government and Sakus Mission College (SMC) to set up a clash with Tetso College in the semifinals to be held on Saturday. Host Tetso managed to get a bye in the first round and

then beat Public College of Commerce (PCC) on their way to the semis. In the other group, Salesian College trounced Immanuel College in the first round. In women’s Basketball, Tetso College managed to beat Dimapur Government College while Unity College edged Sakus Mission College. With only four colleges participating, Tetso will face Unity in the final. Online gaming competitions were also held with Tetso, Unity and Cornerstone taking part in an engaging fast paced match of Counterstrike. Tetso and Unity College will be facing each other in the final on day two. In Badminton Doubles (Women), DGC reached the final after getting past Unity, Dimapur College and PCC. They will face SMC who got a bye and then beat Tetso College in the semis. In Men’s Doubles Badminton, Tetso will face Hindi College in the final. Both colleges faced tough semi-final matches against their respective opponents – SMC and Salesian.

Case Premier League: Resurgent Case up against dominant Trinity Morung Express News Dimapur | March 17

Heading towards the final 3 matches of the ongoing Case premier League, top of the league table Trinity Sporting will play against Case FC in Saturday's second match. Case FC registered their first 3 points last week with a win over STAFAC Pat-

kai, but will the resurgent Case be able to contain a dominant Trinity side? The league leaders avenged their defeat to Nizams FC with a dominant performance in the return leg last week. But will they maintain their momentum or fall short? In the other match, Nizams FC will play STACFAC Patkai. The short-

handed Nizams suffered their first league defeat last week but sit second in the league table with 7 points. Nizams will remember the first leg against STAFAC, which had ended in a draw, and would want to take all three points this time round. Having lost their last two matches, STAFAC – who are currently third on the table

with 5 points – should look to improve on their second half performances. Can STAFAC break their losing streak and upset the Nizams? Venue: Police Ground, Chumukedima Nizams FC vs STACFAC Patkai @ 1:30 pm Trinity Sporting Vs Case FC @ 3:15 pm

Silver Cup: Radiant, Mavericks, Whiskers enter quarters Our Correspondent Kohima | March 17

Radiant Cricket Club, Shillong Mavericks and Whiskers Cricket Club today booked their quarterfinals berths in the 8th Silver Cup T20 Cricket Tournament after registering wins in their respective matches at Jakhama Local Ground. In the first match of the day, Radiant CC defeated Friends CC by 39 runs. Electing to bat, Radiant CC set a target of 175 runs losing 7 wickets in 20 overs. Imli contributed highest with 50 runs while Sedezhalie added 45 runs.

Manash chipped in with an unbeaten 23 runs. Friends CC bowlers Joy took 3 wickets while Nazim & Tuju scalped 2 wickets each. In the run chase, Friends CC were all out for 137 in 19.4 overs. Bablu scored highest with 47 runs and was assisted by Alkash 27. Radiant CC bowlers Mangkham and Tusenfa picked 3 and 2 wickets respectively. Player of the match went to Radiant's Imli for his half century. Visiting team from Meghalaya, Shillong Mavericks knocked out home side The Juggernats by 5 wickets in the second

match. Juggernats winning the toss, elected to bat and set a target of 103 runs with Harilong scoring highest 37 runs. Mavericks bowler Lakhan claimed 4 wickets while Raja took 3 wickets. Chasing the target was comfortable for the visiting team as they achieved it in 17.2 overs losing 5 wickets. Man of the match was claimed by Lakhan for his 4/15 in four overs. In the last match of the day, Whiskers Cricket Club Dimapur defeated Spinx CC by 9 wickets. Sphinx won the toss and elected to bat setting a target of 107 runs in 20 overs with

Imlisunup scoring highest 32 runs, Khrietsizo adding 26 runs and Abel with an unbeaten 15. Wapang and Jalal claimed three wickets each. Whiskers' batsmen achieved the target in just 7.4 overs losing one wicket. Tejosel remained not out scoring 62 runs and claimed the man of the match. March 18 matches Lower Bayavü Giants vs Kohima Thunders @ 9:00 AM Kohima Hornbills ‘B’ vs Royal Tourniquets @ 12:00 Noon

Inter School Basketball Tournament 2017 commences at CHSS

Morung Express News Dimapur | March 18

Christian Higher Secondary School (CHSS) Dimapur proudly hosted a twoday Inter School Basketball Tournament today, in commemoration of its 50th anniversary. At the newly constructed basketball court in the school campus, Greenwood Higher Secondary School. St. Mary Montessori School, St. Joseph School Chumukedima, Don Bosco School, North Town Higher Secondary School Chumukedima, Christina Memorial School, Patkai School and Holy Cross School and the host school took part in lively and competitive matches. The inaugural ceremony began with Chairperson V.A. Jose, Supervisor CHSS encouraging all the students to bond in the spirit of equality and team play. This was followed by invocation by Rev. Vilodi Sakhrie, Pastor, Town Baptist Church. Welcoming the attendees, Patricia Zhimomi, Vice-Principal, CHSS also highlighted that the initiative to host the Inter School Basketball Tournament was to foster better rela-

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tionship between different schools and its students. “This weekend is going to be a great and wonderful one, and we warmly welcome all the school and their students who have responded warmly to our invitation,” she said. She also passed acknowledgment and gratefulness to the pioneers who had laid the foundation of CHSS. Also welcoming the CHSS alumnus attending the event, she said, “We hope to take you down memory

lane today”. Rovi Sangma, Deputy Intelligence Officer and an alumnus of CHSS was the chief guest for the tournament. In his address, he remarked, “I am proud to say that the school has grown from its humble beginnings to what it is today. I have many fond memories as a student here.” To the students, he shared, “I believe that sports helps young minds to be disciplined, teaches respect, and the right attitude, and

sportsmanship. It can be a guiding factor in all spheres of life.” He concluded by wishing everyone, “Enjoy the tournament and May the best team win.” Before the official commencement, the teams were led in Oath Taking by Bikram Naik, Sports Secretary, CHSS, after which the tournament was thrown open by the chief guest. The young players showcased their talent in true spirit and grit with exemplary performances.

India respond well after Smith, Maxwell tons in Ranchi raNchi, march 17 (rEutErs): India mounted a positive reply after Steve Smith's unbeaten 178 and Glenn Maxwell's maiden century powered Australia to a series-high 451 on day two of the third test on Friday. Lokesh Rahul made an elegant 67, his fourth half-century in five innings, before Pat Cummins dismissed him in the paceman's first test after more than five years in the wilderness. India were 120 for one at close, still 331 behind, with Murali Vijay unbeaten on 42 and Cheteshwar Pujara on 10. Home skipper Virat Kohli, who did not take the field since sustaining a shoulder injury in Thursday's second session, is expected to bat. Earlier, lion-hearted left-arm spin-

ner Ravindra Jadeja bowled the bulk of the overs to claim 5-124 and effected a spectacular run-out to wrap up Australia's first innings. After Australia had resumed on 299-4, paceman Umesh Yadav broke Maxwell's bat in two with the very first delivery but could not really unsettle the batsman. The normally swashbuckling Maxwell assiduously inched his way to become the second Australian cricketer after Shane Watson to score a century in all three formats. After reaching his hundred with a fierce cut that flew through the slips for his ninth boundary, Maxwell looked quite overwhelmed by the achievement as he embraced Smith with a

huge bear hug, took off his helmet and kissed the badge. He added four more runs to his score before edging Jadeja to wicketkeeper Wriddhiman Saha for 104. Maxwell also hit two sixes and faced 185 balls in his four-hour vigil, the longest he has spent at the crease in an international match. Smith, who crossed 5,000 test runs in Australia's 800th test, the first ever at the Jharkhand State Cricket Association Stadium, was in complete control at the other end. His 19th test century, which contained 17 boundaries, is the highest score by an Australia captain in India, eclipsing predecessor Michael Clarke's 130 in Chennai four years ago.

public discourse

Nagaland needs to ‘Live Mouth Smart’

Naga Club 100th Anniversary Dr. Dietho-o ‘South Corner’, AG Road, Kohima.

Naga Club is 99 years old. The awareness of Nagas as a people and nation, consisting of many tribes inhabiting our own traditional and ancestral homelands in this undivided and unadministered part of the globe, was created by some of our pioneering leaders at Kohima in 1918, forming a common banner for all Nagas and known as the Naga Club. A seed sown for future generations. After the First World War, when many of our people were exposed to the big wide modern world, some leaders who felt a need to make a beginning, conceived of an idea and started a process of movement through an organized common platform in a most democratic and peaceful manner. A bold initiative for all times to come. It was this Naga Club that made a most significant development in the history of Nagas, i.e., the Memorandum to Simon Commission in 1929, long before India, Pakistan and Burma got independence from the British Empire. Relics and souvenirs of Naga Club still stand and remain today in Kohima in the form of the building currently occupied by the NSF, and the original Club house or site now used by the Union Baptist Church as Ozone Café. It is learnt that the Club had a central plot of land in Dimapur, and the Club also functioned at Mokokchung till 1930, when it became defunct after that. What should we do today for this common asset of ours? So occupied with current issues and endless idols that consume all our times and energies, can we afford to overlook and forget our very roots? “Make new friends, but keep the old, One is silver and the other gold…”, so sing our children. Who will take interest to restore and renew our common antiques? Should the Naga Council of Dimapur or APO of Kohima or organisations like NSF, NPMHR, Naga Hoho etc. wake/rise up to initiate some first actions in the wider interest of all Naga tribes (wherever they are today)? What should we do on the eve of this momentous and monumental occasion? Was not Naga Club a phenomenon in the long journey of our Naga Movement? ‘Auld lang syne’, times long past! 100 years!

World Oral Health Day is on March 20 Dr. Temjennungsang Longchari Dental Touch & Facial Aesthetics Midland, Dimapur

id you know that oral disease affects 3.9 billion people worldwide? With untreated dental caries impacting almost half of the world’s population (44%) it is the most prevalent of all the 291 conditions included in the Global Burden of Disease Study. It’s shocking facts like this that drove FDI World Dental Federation to launch World Oral Health Day (WOHD) back in 2007. This year’s theme is ‘Live Mouth Smart’ empowers people to take control of their oral health – throughout life – so they can enjoy a healthy, functional mouth from childhood into old age. It conveys the message that by

making smart decisions such as adopting good oral hygiene habits, avoiding risk factors and having a regular dental check-up, they can help prevent oral disease. Oral health is more than a beautiful smile! A healthy mouth allows you to speak, smile, smell, taste, touch, chew, swallow and convey a range of emotions with confidence and without pain, discomfort and disease. No matter what your age – 5, 25, 65 or 85 years – oral health is vital to your general health and well-being. Oral disease can impact every aspect of your life from personal relationships and self-confidence to school, work or even enjoying your food. It can also potentially lead to social isolation where you may avoid laughing or smiling and interacting with others as you feel embarrassed about your teeth and people’s perception of your oral health. An unhealthy mouth, for example if you have gum disease, can

increase your risk of diabetes, heart disease, pancreatic cancers and pneumonia. So keeping your mouth healthy is crucial to keeping it functioning correctly and for maintaining your general health. Oral disease facts: Global 1. Globally, between 60–90% of schoolchildren and nearly 100% adults have tooth decay, often leading to pain and discomfort 2. Severe periodontal (gum) disease, which may result in tooth loss, is found in 15–20% of middle-aged (35–44 years) adults 3. Severe periodontitis (gum disease) and untreated tooth decay in the primary teeth (baby teeth) are among the top 10 most prevalent of all conditions. 4. Globally, about 30% of people aged 65–74 years have no natural teeth, a burden expected to increase in the light of ageing populations Oral habits and oral health condition: Nagaland (Nagaland School Oral Health Survey 2013-2014)

1. Only 22.3% brushes both in the morning and at night 2. 71.5 % do not brush at night 3. 13.7 % uses random object for cleaning teeth (straw, charcoal, tree tweak) 4. 1.7% have not brushed teeth in their lives (2011 Nagaland population census is 19,80,602. So, 1.7% means 33670 children have never brushed) 5. 43.7% experienced toothache 6. 48.5% have bleeding gum and gum disease 7. Only 19% have visited a dentist. Oral disease is associated with significant pain and anxiety, as well as disfigurement, acute and chronic infections, eating and sleep disruption, and can result in an impaired quality of life. In villages and remote areas in Nagaland, this is exacerbated due to the lack of pain control and treatment not being readily available. Call to action 1. Governments to recognize the lack of awareness on oral disease and

implement policies that help to prevent and manage them 2. Policymakers to work with Indian Dental Association Nagaland State Branch (IDANSB) to define strategies to address the growing oral disease burden 3. Banning unhealthy food from the school environment 4. Removal of taxation and tariffs on fluoride toothpaste and pass on savings to the consumer 5. Reducing barriers to Oral healthcare. Let us act today to protect our oral health by getting involved with World Oral Health Day activities on 20 March. The IDA Nagaland state Branch reaffirming their commitment to protecting our own and our family’s oral health, by organizing a FREE of cost consultation and examination, in all the private clinics in Nagaland on 20 March 2017. World Oral Health Day is March 20. Never a better time to brush up on your oral health!

The legitimacy or illegitimacy of Nagaland state Thepfulhouvi Solo IFS Retd (RR -68) Retd Principal Secretary, Nagaland

ome of us say Nagaland is an Illegitimate State. We must make a paradigm shift from this Idea. The description is perhaps too narrowly strong a term to describe the very source of the overwhelming majority of the Naga people has their being and life. We can say the State is not the best of what we want, we can say it is substandard, has fallen far short of our expectations; we can even say it has become downright Corrupt and contemptible, if not despicable. Yet to say what the overwhelming majority of our Family members, our Clan, our Khel, our Village, our Tribe and many of our trusted Friends have voted for, as Illegitimate. Such a notion may be hypocritical though a very minute percentage of the Population might not have participated in the Voting on Principle.

The thousands upon thousands of our roundly educated Children, boys and girls repeatedly every year, sit in the Selection Tests of Nagaland Public Service Commission for a few posh Government Jobs testify the importance of the State. The very identity of us the People, our Land Patta in the Cities and Towns, the University certificates our Children have, the certificate of our Gun License, our Car Number and License, even the Foreign Travel documents our so-called ‘Undergrounds’ have are from the State. EVERYONE, Traitor or self-proclaimed Patriot in Nagaland, directly or indirectly, maintain their Body and Soul together in One Piece because of the State. The creation of Nagaland State with Special Constitutional Provisions considering the LAND’S historical past and continuing political problem was not illegitimate at worst. Nagaland, with Patriots and Traitors, is neither ILLEGITIMATE nor its

Creators TRAITOR. The State was born out of the declared marriage of the Good Will of the Rulers and the Church as the Voice of the people at an impossibly difficult period of the People, forced into Fenced concentration Villages, prevented from Agriculture, without food and means of livelihood, at the hand of the Army and the Police. The NNC, the Naga National Council holds on to the Ceasefire but not the political Part of the Shillong Accord; the GoI abrogated the Ceasefire but holds on to the other part of the Shillong Accord as valid. Whatever Party holds whichever Part of the controversial Shillong Accord, the present State of Nagaland is not the final political Messiah for the Naga, the State is, like John the Baptist is the Forerunner to the One which is to come, to make its Way, the Curved one Straight, the Pot holes filled up, the Drains made and the gradient easy for traffic. Rightly or wrongly, the King of

Jammu and Kashmir’s accession of the Kingdom to India was at the right time: the Nagaland Case is different. It is different from the Case of Jammu and Kashmir. Well before the British Colonial Power left India: I. Naga Hills, in 1929, recorded its desire to live a separate life of their own, II. Reiterated it in 9-Point Agreement 1946, III. Reiterated it in the 14th August 1947 declaration, IV. Reiterated by Dissociating from India’s Constituent Assembly, V. Confirmed their resolve in 1951 Plebiscite, VI. Completely boycotted India’s Ist 1952 and 2nd 1957 Elections. VII. And carried on a Guerilla fight when India started using force on the Naga. Some Naga hold on the view that they have nothing to discuss with In-

dia, and that they are not asking India to give them Sovereignty; technically it may be true, yet in real life, a People incarcerated under the Sovereign domination of another has no Sovereignty. To say they have, would be like an Ostrich unable to escape its pursuer buries its head in the Sand and pretend out of danger. Sovereignty in practice is actually the Recognition by other Nations and formally by the UN. India Union may have reasons to fear accommodation with the Naga would land itself into an untenable political position with other Separatist Elements elsewhere in India demanding similar accommodations with them.. That fear is unfounded, INDIA can say: “THE NAGA CASE IS DIFFERENT, IT IS PRE-INDIAN INDEPENDENCE, NOT POST INDEPENDENCE SEPARATISTS”. India and Nagaland have strong Moral imperative to make a Final Political Settlement mutually between them.

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

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On a rock journey with LOR

ords of Rock (LOR) performed live for the first time to a massive crowd at Dimapur this evening. Even as rain played spoil sport, this did not compel fans to leave the venue and go home. As testimony to the enduring popularity of classic rock music, a few number of fans from Kohima, Mokokchung and even Shillong also made it to the show. Performing songs right from Guns N Roses, Ozzy Osbourne, Bon Jovi, Extreme, it was one of the finest moments in classic rock music in a very long time in Nagaland. Bringing iconic and era defining songs back to life on stage, Clement Imsong proved his mettle as a pow-

erhouse vocalist. Performing with precision were Imkumer Jamir and Toshimoa Jamir on Guitars, Akihito Zhimomi playing Bass, and Alemtemsu Ozukum on the Drums. The stage set at The Garden, Supermarket was spectacular with Audio Garage and Shiu Lights backing the concert with a huge sound and lights to match. The show was a resounding success even with the rain and a big round of applause goes to the band, LOR Managing team, and all the event partners for making the show not only spectacular but a free concert so that everyone got the chance to take a rock journey- from past to present.

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Henry Cavill joins Mission: Impossible 6

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enry Cavill has joined the cast of 'Mission: Impossible 6' after a series of comments on Instagram between him and director Christopher McQuarrie. The 33-year-old actor will join Tom Cruise in the sixth instalment of the action movie franchise, after exchanging a series of comments on an Instagram post shared by the project's director Christopher McQuarrie. Taking to the photo sharing app late on Thursday (16.03.17), the 48-yearold director posted a photo of himself standing on some rocks with the caption: ''Say, @henrycavill. Had a thought. Curious if you're interested in a role in the 6th installment of Mission: Impossible. No pressure. (sic)'' Cavill then responded in the comments: ''How can I say no to a man with such perfect hair..... (sic)'' McQuarrie quickly responded to the star to make sure he was well aware of the perilous tasks that he may be required to take part in as part of his new role. He wrote: ''@henrycavill excellent. Just a few caveats: must enjoy extreme heights, high speeds, motor vehicles of all varieties (especially aircraft), practical stunts, firearms, and sporadic exposition. All good? (sic)'' Cavill replied: ''@christophermcquarrie only if I get to fly for real. (sic)'' McQuarrie then wrote: ''@henrycavill I do believe I specified practical stunts. You in? (sic)'' And Cavill said: ''Oh ok.....I'm in! (sic)'' To round off the public job offer, McQuarrie

replied in a way that emulated the movie franchise in question, as he said: ''@ henrycavill Outstanding. Welcome aboard. Your social media account will self destruct in 5 seconds. (sic)'' 'Mission: Impossible 6' will see McQuarrie return as director and writer after he previously made his franchise debut on 2015's fifth instalment 'Mission: Impossible - Rogue Nation'.

The project will also see the return of cast members Tom Cruise, Rebecca Ferguson, and Jeremy Renner. McQuarrie is producing alongside Cruise, Don Granger, J.J. Abrams and Skydance Production's David Ellison and Dana Goldberg. 'Mission: Impossible 6' is expected to hit theatres in July 2018. Source: Contactmusic

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The band will also embark on a North American tour March 22nd in Austin. Blink-182 released California last June. The album

notably marked the group's first with Skiba and without co-founder, Tom DeLonge, who left Blink-182 in 2015. DeLonge has since thrown

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Sonam Kapoor to raise funds for children suffering from cancer

onam Kapoor who is the brand ambassador of Cuddles, a charity foundation that helps meet the nutritional needs of children afflicted with cancer is going a step further to promote the cause. Sonam will be hosting a charity gala dinner, on Friday night, to raise funds for children suffering from cancer. Sonam was recently spotted at Tata Memorial Hospital, spending time with the kids at the children’s cancer ward. A source says, “She spent a lot of time, reading out stories, poems and distributing gifts to the kids. She is actively involved with the doctors and nutritionists to ensure that these kids get the

best of the facilities available. To take things into her own hands, she decided to host a charity gala dinner, which will be a fund raising event that will help the foundation gather funds to help cancer patients.” Talking about it, the Neerja actor says, “We end up taking things that come easy to us for granted, including the food we eat. When I heard about the work the foundation is doing, it made me realise how important correct nutrition is during cancer treatment. This dinner, I hope will shed light on all their work at the foundation and also raise funds for these little fighters.

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link-182 recall the glory days of $10 shows and skateboarding injuries in their blistering new song, "Parking Lot." The track will appear on the upcoming deluxe edition of the band's last album California, out May 19th, according to Alternative Press. The track comes with a vibrant lyric video and finds new guitarist/singer Matt Skiba and bassist Mark Hoppus reminiscing about drinking on trains, seeing Naked Raygun, listening to the Violent Femmes and the Smiths and partaking in the most adolescent activity: petty loitering. "Parking Lot" boasts a restless chug of drums, bass and power chords, but also a heavy breakdown and a giddy sugar rush chorus, in which Hoppus and Skiba sing, "We are forgotten young suburbia/ Loose on the streets of California/ Fuck this place, let's put up a parking lot!" The forthcoming deluxe edition of California will include 11 new songs, along with an acoustic version of album cut, "Bored to Death."

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