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DEEHA ban on dumper truck movement begins DIMAPUR, MARCH 18 (MExN): The Joint Council Forum (JCF) of DEEHA, which comprises of Dubagaon, Ekrani Pathar, Eralibill, K. Hollohon and Aoyimti on Wednesday began a ban within its jurisdiction on movement of dumpers transporting sand, sand gravels and boulders, while reiterating its stand not to pay tax to any Naga political group unless they come under one umbrella. DEEHA’s stand is based on the October 31, 2013 ACAUT rally of ‘One Government One Tax.’ The ban will remain in force until further decision. Speaking at a meeting of DEEHA at Aoyimti, JCF DEEHA Chairman, N Meren Yaden said that the forum has appealed to Naga political groups through the local dailies and physically met them not to collect tax unless they all come under one government, but to no avail. He said volunteers from different village councils under DEEHA have been deployed at various places to enforce the ban. EAC Chumukedima, Thungbemo who was also present at the meeting, made a fervent appeal to amicably resolve the issue without creating any law and order problem. Representatives of ACAUT and Chumukedima Area Village Councils Association also spoke extending their support and solidarity to the cause taken up by DEEHA.
The recent March 5 violence of the lynching of a man accused of rape, which saw active involvement of social media is a wake-up call for the Nagaland State Government and the law enforcing agency to shed their technology inhibitions and train their eyes on having full -fledged cyber crime police stations in the State. Since 2011, the State government had been harping on setting up cyber crime police stations in the state, given the number of increasing cases related to cyber crimes being reported. But so far, the commitment made has only been rhetoric. Excepting Nagaland, other North East states are way aheadhaving dedicated separate cyber police stations to tackle and monitor cyber related crime. Assam even has a cyber forensic laboratory and provides regular training to police personnel from the districts on cyber crime investigation. While qualified human-power and sophisticated technology is required to tackle and curb cyber crime, given the theatre of discussion and rallying that was ongoing at social networking sites before the March 5 incident, many observed that the district administration and law enforcing agencies should have anticipated the outcome and initiated action. Abhishek Singh, IAS and former DC Mokokchung wrote in his commentary titled ‘In defense of the Naga Blog-The Dimapur Conundrum,’ that ‘given the strong views being expressed by people on the forum since March 4, the administration and police had
The recent turmoil in Dimapur has exposed the need for law enforcement agencies to up their game in dealing with cyber crime their task cut out.’ “Itwasclearthatpeoplewillcome on the streets and the district administration ought to have taken preventive measures to ensure the security of the Central Jail and ensuring that law and order remains in control. Thus, it’s not fair to blame a social media group for what has been an institutional and governance failure,” Singh remarked on his blog. Graphic images and videos of the rally, the storming of the Dimapur Central Jail, and lynching of the alleged rapist went viral at WhatsApp and facebook. These depictions were picked up by the national and international media and highlighted repeatedly. Aftermath to the March 5 violence, the state government, in damage control mode, dispatched a missive to the Computer Emer-
gency Response Team (CERT) and the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting to ban two social media blogging site-The Naga Blog and Naga Spear for alleged incitement of violence by its members. Predictably, the move of the State Government to ban the two popular social media blogging site has drawn wide criticism. Following the ban move, the Naga Blog said the ‘law enforcement agencies are flattening the entire orchard just to find a locust.’ The Naga Blog begun in 2008 and has a 60,000 members following. Aren Changkiri, a social activist from Mokokchung remarked, ‘in a democratic society, the government had no right to gag a medium that has done more good to the society than bad.’ “Such actions also reveal the
340 hectares of seZ land Air Indigo to operate flights from Dimapur lying vacant in nagaland DIMAPUR, MARCH 18 (AGENMorung Express News Dimapur | March 18
2015, the statement revealed. In this regard, the SEZ developers have been asked to make their respective SEZs operational at the earliest. It also informed that any de-notification of a SEZ would be carried out only after the concerned State Government has given its ‘no objection’ for the same. In Nagaland, there are only two economic zones officially granted by the centre- one to the M/s HN Company with a 290 hectare area for Multi Products and the other to Nagaland Industrial Development Corporation Limited with a 40 hectare area for Agro and Food Processing.
340 hectares of land acquired for Special Economic Zones (SEZs) in Nagaland is still lying vacant without any processing. This is despite the formal approval from the Central Board of Approval for Special Economic Zones, informed the Ministry of Commerce & Industry. This statement was part of a reply given by Nirmala Sitharaman, Minister of State under Ministry of Commerce & Industry today at the Rajya Sabha. More than 18023 hectares DIMAPUR, MARCH 18 of land are lying vacant in (MExN): The Nagaland different states and union state Health Department territories as of March 13, has informed that a second consignment of H1N1 (Swine Flu) medicines has been received from the Emergency Medical Response (EMR) Division, Government of India. The consignment includes 1000 capsules of Oselta- DIMAPUR, MARCH 18 mivir and 50 phials of sus- (MExN): Nagaland state’s pension Oseltamivir (Pe- Member of Parliament to the diatric). The medicines Lok Sabha, Neiphiu Rio today are currently in line to be objected to the proposed redispatched to all the dis- alignment of the Trans-Asian trict hospitals, informed Highway in the North East. The Dr Tiasunep Pongener, highway was originally supState Nodal Officer for the posed to be aligned from GuIDSP, Nagaland. Logistics wahati-Imphal via Diand supply for this con- mapur and Kohima. signment of meds will be However, it is now bestrictly monitored and ing diverted through controlled by the Nagaland Silchar and Jiribam tostate Health and Family wards Imphal. Participating in the Welfare Department. The Department has also pro- ongoing Parliament session’s cured 150 doses of H1N1 budget discussion, Rio said vaccines for those identi- that realignment of the highway fied and dedicated health would avoid the heart of Nagacare workers (designated land and its main habitations. to Isolation Wards). So far, “We do not disagree of a highit was informed that there way going through Silchar and have been no fatalities from Jiribam but the original alignSwine Flu in the state and ment of the highway passing that confirmed cases have through Dimapur and Kohima should not be avoided,” the MP “fully recovered.”
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CIES): Air IndiGo has announced Dimapur as its 33rd domestic and 38th overall destination. The new schedule introduces daily non-stop flight between Kolkata and Dimapur, the same aircraft will operate to Delhi and connect Dimapur and Delhi (via Kolkata). With this IndiGo will also operate “9th daily nonstop flight between Delhi & Kolkata and 4th daily non-stop between Delhi and Varanasi.” Speaking on the occasion, Aditya Ghosh, President, IndiGo, said, “The announcement of new flights to and from Dimapur is a progressive step and a landmark occasion for us. I on behalf of the IndiGo team thank Chief Minister of Nagaland TR Zeliang for getting IndiGo to launch and connect Dimapur on its network. We are sure that steps taken by the state government in order to connect Dimapur with national capital will boost trade, business and tourism and benefit thousands of customers. ”
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was quoted as saying. Meanwhile, Rio also urged the Government of India to declare Kohima as India’s 25th world cultural heritage site. He said that Nagaland’s capital was witness to the “history changing” Battle of Kohima, which played a significant role
however objected to the complete delinking of central assistance for police modernization of the states, especially the special category states. He said this would deprive the states of significant central assistance especially in the backdrop of the prevailing situation. Rio further pointed to critical gaps in infrastructure, especially power, communication, railways and roads in the NE, and the urgent need to upgrade educational infrastructure. He then called for the Centre to fully involve the NE in the implementation of the Look East Policy. He added that India’s private sector needs to be motivated, mentored and institutionally coaxed to upgrade and involve entrepreneurs and capable youth of the region in the “act east policy”.
Urges centre to declare Kohima as World Cultural Heritage Site in shaping the course of modern history. Rio also called upon the Centre to enhance the agri and allied sector and the education sector of Nagaland state. While acknowledging the Centre for accepting the 14th Finance Commission’s recommendations on the state’s share of central taxes, the Nagaland MP
insecurity and lack of efficiency of the state government to deal with the angst of the young generation who are obviously disillusioned with the whole system,” he said. Changkiri also said the state government should hold themselves accountable on their failure to impose cyber laws stringently while provisions are already there. And gone are the days of house policing by parents and guardians to limit crimes as the young ambitious minds are technically too smart to be over powered by nontetchy guardians. “The need of a social pro-active vigilance is more relevant today with the younger generation taking up the advantages of IT in a big way, and so also its disadvantages,” Atu Zumvü, SDPO and PRO of DEF Kohima pointed out. Zumvü is the first investigating officer from Nagaland to register the first cyber crime case in 2011 for which he was awarded the “India Cyber Cop 2011’ award by the Data Security Council of India. The police officer said the need of a well connected state of the artinfra cyber crime stations has become a matter of inevitability in the state to counter this new form of threat. “In every police station, criminal cases now registered is attracting IT sections,” he revealed. According to Talilula, a PHD scholar, by the act of banning social networking sites, the state government is looking in the wrong direction. “It should be understood that there are many social issues that led to the unfortunate violence and the ban is just a move to muffle voices and shift blame. Besides, if you ban one facebook page, there will be ten more such pages tomorrow,” she added.
the lure of rumors
Morung Express News Humtsoe, advertising professional from Delhi Dimapur | March 18 remarked. Atshele Mero, an enThis is not called the Information Age for noth- trepreneur from Kohima ing. The recent March 5 agrees. “To a large degree, incident showed us how we see things through the fast news can travel and eye of social media,” she the pervasive harm it said adding, “Social media becomes our eyes to can inflict. For days on, social the parts of the world we media was inundated cannot see.” But then again, news with news updates, most of which were only ru- and information on the mours or assumptions. internet have low shelf While social media pro- lives. “Because Social vided the platform and Media encourages imvehicle for news to travel, pulse sharing, what you it was ultimately the peo- have to offer becomes reple driving the news to dundant unless it’s fresh out of the oven” Achie the masses. Post March 5 incident; maintained. According to Visietso rumours of Nagas being attacked in various cities Yoshu, a student from Dispread like wildfire creat- mapur, “We have a tening panic for many. An- dency to easily speak and other rumour of two men share something we have being hacked to death only heard – only because also added to the already we want to be seen as the tense moments. They one who got hold of the news first. And in the rush were all proven false. Many didn’t even to be the first, we don’t blink before hitting the authenticate.” Amidst the din of onshare button, making no attempt to authenti- line whispers, one can cate the news they were hear Buddha’s words echo “Do not believe in sharing. “We are caught in a anything simply because constant stream of infor- you have heard it. Do not mation that it’s impossi- believe in anything simble not to dive in and join ply because it is spoken the conversation” Achie and rumored by many.”
We are all equals, says Governor Morung Express News Dimapur | March 18
The Jama Masjid in Dimapur’s Haji Park has stood here for 109 years. Established in 1906, its simple structure is adorned in an old Islamic architectural tradition of coloured tile chips. Marking the early settlement of people practicing Islam in Dimapur, the Masjid is a symbol of non Naga populations that built Dimapur into the commercial cosmopolitan hub it has become. Today, the Jama Masjid also became a symbol of solidarity between the various populations that make Dimapur. In a historic moment, Governor of Nagaland State, PB Acharya, while addressing a packed audience inside the Masjid said, “As per the constitution of the Indian union, any Indian citizen can reside freely in any part of the union.” The Governor added that we are all equal in this country—the constitution guarantees the free practice of any religion, and even the practice of none, due to its secular and democratic nature. There should be no inferiority complex in the minds of any citizen, he maintained, as reservations have been given to the weak to take everyone forward together. Organised by the Muslim Council Dimapur (MCD) in the aftermath of the March 5 incident, the meeting also saw the presence of Naga civil society organisations like the Western Sumi Hoho (WSH), Dimapur District Citizens’ Forum (DDCF), Dimapur Chamber of Commerce and Industries, etc. The DC, SP and some other administrators from Dimapur also attended the meeting alongside the Governor. The MCD handed over a memorandum to the Governor during the programme (See Box). Stressing on the difficulties of migration from villages to cities in India, Governor Acharya, gave the example of Bombay where everyone works hard for its progress. Similarly, he said, people who come to Dimapur—which needs more skilled labour to take it forward—should work for the prog-
Nagaland Governer PB Acharya speaking at the Jama Masjid in Dimapur on Wednesday. (Morung Photo)
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n a memorandum to the Governor of Nagaland, PB Acharya, the Muslim Council Dimapur (MCD) has requested the Governor to pressurise the Government of Nagaland to create a platform wherein the issue of ‘Illegal Bangladeshi Immigrants’ (IBI) can be clearly addressed and discussed with intellectuals, NGOs and students bodies, and also create an effective Government Authority to verify one’s citizenship. It reiterated that the March 5 incident in Dimapur has proved the need of the Government of Nagaland to formulate laws to regulate the flow of migrants from all communities to Nagaland. “The handling of the IBI issue by different organisations in different ways has created more confusion and the MCD is worried that the upcoming generation in Nagaland might be made to believe that all Muslims are of Bangladeshi origin,” stated the memorandum signed by President of MCD, A. Hannan, and its Working President, A. Rahman. The MCD expressed the desire that the Muslim Community live with “dignity and honour as well as maintain harmony and peace with the local Naga brothers and sisters.”
ress of Nagaland, underlining how “Nagas have a big heart,” and that it is best to live together in harmony. On the part of the Government, he reiterated the State’s duty that it is “here to protect you.” Terming the March 5 incident “shameful” and “unfortunate,” Acharya said that the judicial inquiry will investigate the matter, punish the guilty and free the innocent. “A criminal has no religion,” he maintained, but also that “in a democracy, it is not permissible to take law into your hands.” He also informed that the central government is coming up with a system to make sure that people of other
nationalities cannot enter India without a visa. The Governor thanked the media for not turning the incident into a communal issue by blowing it out of proportion. “To our Muslim brothers,” said WSH president, Hokiye Yepthomi, “we trust you as good neighbours.” Asserting that every Christian and Muslim should come together as one people and live with confidence, he said that “let us live in Dimapur as a family.” Similarly, DDCF president Joseph Lemtur also stated that since Dimapur is not consisted only of Nagas, it is important for all communities to love each other and work together.
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pErEN, march 18 (mExN): The Nagaland Government Primary Teachers’ Association (NGPTA) Peren district was formed on March 13 at GBs Hall, Peren Town. Following were elected as office bearers for a term of three years besides six executive members: President – Akiele Ndang; Vice President – Lungheiding; General Secretary – Igongneule Rangkau; Joint Secretary – Kirangbe; Treasurer – Kholie-ü Hemang. The Association in a release further informed that the first consultative meeting of the government primary teachers of Peren district will be held on March 28, 10:00 am at GBs Hall, Peren Town.
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Vice Chancellor, SASRD, Medziphema, Director, Higher Education, Principals of St. Joseph College, Jakhama, Patkai Christian College, Chumukedima, Fazal Ali College, Mokokchung, Modern College, Kohima, etc. In the meeting, Governor emphasised the need to design the curriculum so that students get employment. He emphasised that skill based education should supplement the present system of education. He further elaborated on the identified service oriented sectors such as processing of mineral oil products, hydro power projects, event manage-
kohima, march 18 (mExN): Department of Civil Defence & Home Guards (Kohima district) organised one-day training
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e, the family members of our beloved Late KEWETSELO LASUH, express our heartfelt gratitude and appreciation to all the concerned friends and colleagues, individuals, churches, unions and agencies for your loving and timely help towards our dear husband, father and brother through prayer supports, selfless services, kinds and cash during his brief illness till the day he went to be with our Lord Jesus Christ. We regret our inability to mention your names individually. It is our fervent prayer that the good Lord will bless each and every one of you abundantly. “And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose.” - Romans 8:28 Loving wife Kezünyipe-u (Apele) Lasuh, daughter Bowe-u, sons Weti and Eyeku and relatives
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ment, preservation of organic vegetables, motor repairing, spray painting, cooperative system for handloom/woollen/ colours etc, tribal dialect learning course, maintenance of electrical gadgets, mobile repairing, marketing of indigenously produced items, garments, etc. He stressed the need for introducing more joboriented courses in universities and college so that students get employment. Governor further directed the vice-chancellors and principals of colleges to explore the possibility of exchanging faculties and students with other Universities and Colleges in order
to benefit the students and to promote National Integration. He also told the VCs and Principals to construct at least three toilets each in public places. Governor said that unless down trodden people get empowered, the society will not get empowered. Therefore, minimum five persons must be got enrolled in Jan Dhan Yojana by the Universities/Colleges, etc. Regarding Swachh Bharat Abhiyan, ViceChancellor, Nagaland University informed that last working day of every month has been notified as cleaning day for the University and its affiliated Colleges. Hon’ble Governor direct-
Students participate in the mock drill (earthquake evacuation drill) exercise during the training programme held for Chandmari Higher Secondary School, Lower PWD on March 18.
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programme for students and teachers of Chandmari Higher Secondary School, Lower PWD on March 18. The training pro-
gramme comprised of four sessions on Disaster Response and School Safety, Exhibition of Tools, Equipments & Accessories (TEA)
NFRA express sorrow Dimapur, march 18 (mExN): The Nagaland Forest Rangers’ Association (NFRA) has expressed deep sorrow at the untimely demise of J. Nyanpong Konyak, Forest Ranger. “Although words are poor comforters but all Forest Rangers of NFRA share sincere and heartfelt sympathy with the family in this hour of grief,” stated a condolence message appended by NFRA president, Obed Swu and general secretary Vivika Sema. “May God give peace to the departed soul and solace to the family members…,” it added.
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used during search and rescue operation, Painting competition on the theme Natural disasters like earthquake, fire, cyclone etc and my preparedness from such impacts on the school for students of Class 8, 9 & 10. Mock drill (earthquake evacuation drill) exercise was conducted from Class A to XII (Arts). A press release stated that Temjenwati, Company Commander, Civil Defence & Home Guards chaired the inaugural programme, short speech was delivered by Asenla, Principal of Chandmari Higher Secondary School and a power point presentation on Mock drill and preparation of School Disaster Management Plan (SDMP) for school safety was delivered by. Mulai Lamniah, Deputy Controller, Civil Defence & District Commandant, Home Guards, Kohima.
Er Kevisekho Kruse, Chief Engineer, PHE Nagaland with others during the inauguration of water supply at the Phesama Village Council Hall held on March 18. (Morung Photo) Our Correspondent Phesama | March 18
The Phesama village inaugurated its water supply at the Phesama Village Council Hall on March 18 with Er Kevisekho Kruse, Chief Engineer, PHE Nagaland as the chief guest. Dr. Vilhusa Seleyi in a brief speech stated the complications that come with the case of water supply, which often divides the people over the issue of ownership. Making a comparison of the population of the village fifty years then and now, Dr. Seleyi said that the village population has increased over the years and water source that was made fifty years ago will not suffice the present population, therefore more water supplies becomes a necessity. “As India celebrates clean and safe drinking water, together we are also cel-
Lotha Hoho, Wokha calls meeting
Wokha, march 18 (mExN): The Lotha Hoho, Wokha, has convened a consultative meeting on March 21, 10:00 am at the Lotha Tribal Council Hall, Wokha. Therefore, the Hoho general secretary, Mhondamo Ovung has requested all Lotha Hoho office bearers, executive members, representatives of KLH, DLH, and all other Lotha frontal organisations to attend the meeting without fail.
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ed the Chief Secretary to constitute a committee for monitoring the work done in connection with Swachh Bharat Abhiyan in the villages, adoption of villages and toilet movement, etc. They shall submit a monthly report in a suitable format to reflect the performance/ progress made. The Governor has decided to institute 4 awards in graduate level in Governor’s name for best students in academics (one each for boy and girl), one for best social worker/all rounder among the students and one for best service to villages. The award will consist of a memento, certificate and cash prize of Rs 5,000/- each. The meeting was concluded with fellowship lunch arranged by the Governor at Raj Bhavan.
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Need to design employment-based curriculum Phesama Village water Governor holds meeting on education with supply inaugurated kohima, march 18 (mExN): Governor of Nagaland, PB Acharya convened meeting of vicechancellors and principals of colleges on March 16 in Raj Bhavan, Kohima. The meeting was convened pursuant to the letter of Smriti Zubin Irani, Union Minister for Human Resource Development, Government of India seeking support for implementing the credit framework for skills and choice based credit system for Universities and Colleges. According to a press note received here, the meeting was attended by the Chief Secretary, Government of Nagaland, Commissioner & Secretary, Higher Education, Vice-Chancellors of Nagaland University, ICFAI, The Global Open University of Nagaland, Pro-
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ebrating with the country,” stated Dr Seleyi who also urged upon the villagers to safeguard and preserve the water supply facilities provided by the government. The onus also lies in the youngsters to protect what the elders have bestowed on them, added Dr. Seleyi. Er Kruse who stressed on the importance of sustainable water supply and sanitation stated that sustainability depends on the individual who needs to realize the importance and take responsibility. While adding that many citizens often develops the wrong concept of welfare state where they expect the government to provide and maintain every infrastructure for the society, Er Kruse affirmed that the citizens are also equally responsible in maintaining and sustaining any infrastructure provided by the government.
“To sustain any developmental infrastructure, depends on the citizen and the community. Whoever is utilizing the development infrastructures should be concerned and be responsible,” said Kruse who also pointed out the importance of development paradigm shift. Maintaining that sanitation should be an everyday business, Kruse concluded, “Your village is under your control and if the community is concern about these issues, there can be a lot of changes.” Vimedo Chuse, Chairman, Phesama Village Council chaired the programme and Neitsolie Mejura invoked a prayer. The welcome song was presented by Phesama Students’ Union. Zhatholie Chütso, GB Phesama delivered the welcome address. Phesama and Jotsoma are the main water source for the capital city
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Conference on ‘Rethinking the Nagas in the Contemporary’ Dimapur, march 18 (mExN): In continuation of our regular academic activities, NSA is organizing an international conference on ‘Rethinking the Nagas in the Contemporary’ will be held on March 20 and 21 at Convention Centre Auditorium, Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi. Naga Scholars' Association President, Zuchamo Yanthan, stated in a press release that the Conference is organised at the backdrop of the current scenario of the Naga society marred by socio-cultural anxiety and uncertain political future.
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DC office Mon informs moN, march 18 (Dipr): The District Administration Mon has informed to all the concerned that Honje Konyak has taken over the charge of the Deputy Commissioner, Mon with effect from March 17. All official correspondences may be communicated to the address The District Tobacco Control Cell Dimapur conducted extempore speech competition on given below: Honje Konyak, Deputy Commissioner, Mon Tobacco and Health in St Stephen Higher Secondary School on March 16. All together 15 – 798621. Contact No: 9436433781. students participated in the competition. Lolika Aye Class 10, Neswu M Chishi and T Sarila of class 10 were adjudged the first, second and third position respectively.
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‘Ignite the Spirit of Science Campaign’ initiated kohima, march 18 (mExN): Career CliniQ initiated a four-month series of campaign for the school and college students highlighting career opportunities that exist particularly in the field of science. Teaming up with Career CliniQ is the state office of the Directorate of Employment and Craftsmen Training which has been spearheading the task of skilling the youth of the state. Speaking on the occasion, Muthingnyuba Sangtam, Director of DECT highlighted the various vacancies that are available at the state as well as central level. He said – “On one hand everybody wants a government job and on the other hand there are plenty of jobs available at the Central and State level but there are no takers. We are supporting this campaign because it aims to educate the parents and students on the employment opportunities in the field of science.” Citing the present crisis of lack of science and math teachers at the school level in Nagaland and inability of Directorate of School Education (DoSE) to fill up the
vacant posts, Dr. Anirban Choudhury, Director of Career CliniQ highlighted the need of encouraging science and math education among the students from an early age. He stressed the need to educate the parents on the various career opportunities that exist in the field of science. He also highlighted the recently announced Central Government Scheme named as Rashtriya Avishkar Abhiyan, which aims to promote Science and Math education amongst children in the age group of 6 – 18 years. A press note said that a series of career awareness seminars for the parents would be undertaken in the various schools of Nagaland. The first session is scheduled on March 24 at Northfield School, Kohima at 10:00 am. Parents are advised to get in touch with the respective schools for more details about these awareness seminars. Y. Vandanshan Lotha, Additional Director of DECT stressed on the importance of developing matching skill-sets as per the job requirement. Sangtam, re-iterated that Career CliniQ has been pro-
Wokha, march 18 (mExN): The Deputy Commissioner of Wokha has notified to all arms license holders under Wokha district to submit/produce their license(s) at his office on or before May 31, 2015. In a press release, the DC informed that this was in regard to data entry of arms license details in the National Database of Arms License (NDAL) and creation of unique number for all vided accommodation in arms licenses. The DC Wokha also cautioned all conthe DECT Building so that cerned that failure to comply with this notice would restudents and parents can sult in cancellation of their arms licenses. come up with their education and career related queries and thereby get DUCCF general meeting assisted in their process of Career Planning. Officials Dimapur, march 18 (mExN): The Dimapur Urban of Career ClniQ further Councils Chairmen Federation (DUCCF) will have its anstated that a weekly gov- nual general meeting on March 21, 10:00 am at Duncan ernment jobs vacancy no- Community Hall. Therefore, all the chairmen of various tice board has been started colonies under municipal area have been requested to and the same information attend the meeting positively. Members have also been has been posted in the of- requested to bring their annual membership fee. ficial website (www.careercliniq.ind.in) and the facebook page (www.facebook. IRCS Nagaland express grief com/careercliniq.ind.in) kohima, march 18 (mExN): The Indian Red Cross for general public view. Society (IRCS), Nagaland State Branch has expressed Additionally information on various government sorrow and grief over the loss of 13 lives in the tragic bus schemes and scholarships accident in Phek district on March 13. A press release islike – ‘UDAAN’, ‘ISHAN- sued by IRCS Nagaland State Branch general secretary, VIKASH’, ‘KISHORE VAIG- Kepelhusie Terhüja further conveyed heartfelt condoYANIK PR ATS OHAN lences to the bereaved families and prayed that the AlYOJANA’, etc would be pro- mighty God grant them strength to bear the irreparable vide. Schools of the state loss. Meanwhile, the release informed that the IRCS, Naare hereby encouraged to galand State Branch in collaboration with the IRCS, Phek make best use of this op- District Branch provided cash relief to the 19 persons inportunity and get in touch jured in the accident. with Career CliniQ-DECT office (+91-9435199571) to schedule the parents meet TNAI Nagaland branch mourns for their own schools. Career CliniQ, Naga- kohima, march 18 (mExN): The Trained Nursland has been entrusted es Association of India (TNAI), Nagaland branch has an ambitious task of reach- mourned the demise of Watikumla, NS, Naga Hospital ing out to ten thousand or Authority, Kohima (NHAK) after prolonged illness. The more students within this Association further conveyed condolences to the beacademic year. reaved family members and prayed for the departed soul.
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Catholic schools in Imphal forced to shut down Gogoi asks PSU banks to Morung Express News Imphal | March 18
All Catholic schools in Imphal have remained closed since last Tuesday following a reported diktat issued by some underground elements over failure of maintaining admission norms for Class 1. Major students’ organizations in the state have alleged that Catholic schools in the Manipur capital are not complying with norms in the process for Class 1 admission. Catholic schools were asked to desist from conducting test for young students seeking admission classes 1, which some of the institutions have purportedly declined this academic year. Reacting to the forced clo-
sure of all Catholic schools in Imphal, the All Tribal Students’ Union (ATSUM) headed by its president Emboi Serto has urged for making all educational institutions a ‘free zone’ in the interest of the student community. Catholic schools are centrally tracked by the Catholic Bishops of India and they are controlled by the diocese in which they are located. There are six Catholic schools in Imphal. Apart from shutting down of Catholic schools, normal classes in all Government Colleges in Manipur have been completely crippled due to a sustained strike by All Manipur College Teachers’ Association (AMCTA). AMCTA started its stir on Feb-
ruary 18 demanding appointment of regular Principals for two colleges besides removing Education (U) Director Vaiphei from his post. The association has alleged that Vaiphei had recently appointed college Principals through backdoor policy. Hundreds of college students in Imphal city held a protest rally yesterday demanding immediate end to the ongoing stir by AMCTA and resumption of normal classes. The student demonstrators demanded resignation of Chief Minister Okram Ibobi Singh and his deputy Gaikhangam for their inability to resolve the imbroglio which has continued to affect the academic atmosphere seriously for several weeks.
The rally kicked-off from Imphal College, Kwakeithel in Imphal West around 1:30 pm. The student protesters also tried to storm the Chief Minister’s Bungalow but police thwarted their efforts. College students are also concerned that the current stir by AMCTA will be a bar to their scheduled exam to be commenced May 1 next. Democratic Students’ Alliance of Manipur (DESAM), meanwhile, has urged both the Manipur Government and AMCTA to bring a clear-cut solution to facilitate resumption of normal classes in all the Government Colleges in the state. The alliance has accused
the Manipur Government of remaining tight-lipped over the AMCTA issue and also of letting the student community bear the brunt of the outcome. On the contrary, AMCTA has decided to further intensify its stir and vowed to continue its demands are met fully by the Manipur Government. At a meeting, the association yesterday condemned the state education minister for declaring AMCTA’s demands as “unattainable” in the just concluded Manipur assembly session. The association accused the education minister, M Okendro of trying to betray all college teachers as well as the people by making such statements.
India, Myanmar to start border trade through Mizoram Four arrested for extortion aizawl, March 18 (iaNS): India and Myanmar would soon start formal border trade through the northeastern state of Mizoram, a senior state government official said here on Wednesday. "India's Minister for Commerce and Industry Nirmala Sitharaman will inaugurate a land customs station (LCS) at Zokhawthar in Champhai district (in eastern Mizoram) on March 25 to start the formal border trade with Myanmar," an official of Mizoram's commerce and industry department said. He said: "Myanmar's Commerce Minister U. Win Myint is expected
to be present at the inaugural function as both the Indian and Myanmar ministers would jointly inaugurate the LCS." The LCS in Zokhawthar, in eastern Mizoram bordering Myanmar, is ready to facilitate trade with the neighbouring country. Mizoram has an unfenced international border of 510 km with Myanmar and 318 km with Bangladesh. The Border Security Force guards the Bangladesh border and troopers of the Assam Rifles are posted at the Myanmar border. Sitharaman will arrive in Aizawl on March 24 and, accompanied by Chief
Minister Lal Thanhawla, will proceed to Zokhawthar the next day to inaugurate the LCS there. The official said India and Myanmar, at the 5th India-Myanmar Joint Trade Committee meeting in Nay Pyi Taw last month, had agreed to enhance trade and investment between the two countries by removing bottlenecks such as lack of good connectivity and banking arrangements. The meeting was cochaired by commerce and industry ministers of the two neighbouring nations. The India-Myanmar bilateral trade stood at USD 2.18 billion in 2013-14. Sitharaman, who vis-
Tobacco, fuel to be dearer in Meghalaya ShilloNG, March 18 (iaNS): Tobacco, petroleum and limestone are set to become more expensive in Meghalaya as the Congress government levied fresh taxes on them in order to generate additional revenue of Rs.30.91 crore annually. Presenting a Rs.819 crore deficit budget for 2015-16 in the state assembly on Wednesday, Chief Minister Mukul Sangma, who also holds the finance portfolio, said he proposed 7 percent tax hike on tobacco products, 40 percent cess on cement products, 1 percent hike in diesel and withdrawal of 50 percent exemption of Rs 1.13 per litre on petrol. He has accorded highest importance to the education sector allocating Rs.681.88 crore, followed by creation of infrastructure like roads and bridges, for which Rs.555.20 crore has been allocated, while Rs.380.50 crore has been provided for the health and family welfare department.
The state's total estimated receipts stand at Rs.8,434 crore and total expenditure is projected at Rs.9,253 crore, thus leaving a deficit of Rs.819 crore, which is around 2.8 percent of the Gross State Domestic Product (GSDP). In order to generate additional resources, Sangma proposed the withdrawal of the June 2012 exemption of 50 paise per litre on diesel and 50 percent of the exemption of Rs.1.13 per litre on petrol. Additionally, the diesel price has been increased by 1 per cent from the existing rate of Rs 12.5 percent to 13.5 percent, he announced. Moreover, cigarettes and other tobacco smoking products would be dearer with the government increasing the rate of tax from the existing 20 percent to 27 percent. In order to support the primary education, Sangma introduced a cess of Rs.20 per metric tonne on clinker besides enhancing
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Agartala stops power, water to chift fund firm
aGartala, March 18 (iaNS): The Agartala Municipal Corporation (AMC) on Wednesday cut off the electricity and water supply lines to Tripura head office of Kolkatabased Rose Valley Group, a chit-fund company, an official said here. "The main office building of Rose Valley Group in Agartala is illegally constructed. We have asked the group to vacate the building by Tuesday," said an official with the AMC. The building, standing in the heart of the city, also houses the group's TV channel 'Khabar 365 Din'. The CBI on March 4 raided seven Tripura offices of the group, including the state head office, and seized many documents. "The CBI raids on the offices of Rose Valley Group in Tripura were part of the agency's nation-wide searches in the offices of the chit-fund group," a top police officer has told IANS.
Bodo council polls in Assam on April 8 Guwahati, March 18 (iaNS): Elections to the Bodoland Territorial Council (BTC) that runs the administration in 4 districts of Assam's Bodoland Territorial Area Districts (BTAD) will be held on April 8, it was announced on Wednesday. Assam's Chief Electoral Officer H.N. Bora said elections will be held for all 40 seats of the council, while the Assam governor will nominate 6 members from the unrepresented communities. The last date for filing nominations is March 25. Re-poll, if any, will be held on April 10. Votes will be counted on April 11. Over 20.64 lakh people are eligible to vote in the four BTAD districts -- Kokrajhar, Chirang, Baksa and Udalguri.
District jail made functional in Arunachal itaNaGar, March 18 (Pti): The district jail at Tezu, the headquarters of Lohit district in Arunachal Pradesh, was made functional today after shifting of 34 undertrial prisoners (UTPs) lodged in various police lock-ups of the district. The jail has a capacity to keep 44 inmates. The state government had decided to make the jail functional immediately with the number of UTPs rising after setting up of Eastern Session Court at Tezu recently, Superintendent of Jully Jail here Michi Paku, who was designated to oversee the works to make the jail functional by the department, informed today.
cess rate on limestone from Rs.20 to Rs.40 per metric tonne and some other raw materials. Admitting that his government faced a most daunting task to present the budget as the state's revenue was hit by Rs.600 crore due to the ban on coal mining by the National Green Tribunal ,he, however, said that he would utilise all other possible sources to generate additional revenue.
ited Tripura recently to inaugurate a 'Border haat' (market) in southern Tripura bordering Bangladesh, said: "India is setting up international-standard multi-purpose integrated check posts along its borders with Bangladesh, Myanmar and Pakistan to increase trade and business with the neighbouring countries." "The Border haats are being set up along the India-Bangladesh border to increase trade of local produce of both the nations," she added. In Mizoram, four locations have been identified for the setting up of 'Border Haats' along the border with Bangladesh.
aGartala, March 18 (tNN): Police arrested a gang of four, including two women, for extorting money from contractors in and around Capital Complex. A police team, under the supervision of the OC of Itanagar PS, Inspector T Bage, arrested the accused and seized cash amounting to Rs 3 lakh from them, said Capital SP Seju P Kuruvilla in a statement here on Tuesday. An FIR has been registered and investigation is on, he said. They were identified as Dubi Ete (Lollen), Bimpi Riddi, Tori Gadi and Tame Aking,he said. Meanwhile, police arrested a person for forgery after a written complaint from the chief minister's
office. It was revealed that Kome Yangfo, proprietor of M/s N T Enterprise at Polo Colony, forged the signature of the chief minister to get supply orders.
discharge social duties Guwahati, March 18 (Pti): Assam Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi has urged the public sector banks to not be confined only to business houses but to play an important role in overall development of the state by discharging their social responsibilities. Addressing the Special State Level Bankers' Committee meeting last evening, Gogoi called upon the nationalised banks to increase the credit-deposit ratio in Assam pointing out that the ratio is much lower than the national average.
Gogoi asked the banks to ensure that the common man gets more access to banking facilities. He also urged the lenders to simplify the process of granting loans. Gogoi opined that the banks can explore the possibility of arranging loan recovery mela along with the loan mela. Talking about loans to women, he said: "The women SHGs are doing exceedingly well and have good records of repayment of loans. The banks must extend assistance to such SHGs to prosper financially."
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Kohima, march 18 (mExN): Following the observance of ‘World Consumer Rights Day’ in Kohima on March 15, the Nagaland Voluntary Consumers’ Organisation (NVCO) has appealed to the State government, particularly district administrations, to protect the rights of consumers while urging the citizens/consumers to be more vigilant. A press release from press & media cell of NVCO informed that during the event, president of NVCO & Asst. Professor of Kohima Law College Kezhokhoto Savi said that the slogan ‘A vigilant consumer is an asset to the nation’ is now truly accepted by “our” society though consumer awareness is still lacking in the State, especially in
rural areas. Pointing out that a vigilant consumer can contribute in reducing the problem of sub-standard, defective goods, deficiency services, adulteration, unfair trade practices etc., Savi stated that a vigilant consumer can contribute so much for the welfare of consumers even to the extent of union finance budget. Savi also appealed to all the district level voluntary consumers’ organisations to be more active and contribute towards the welfare of consumers. Meanwhile, NVCO appealed to the State government, particularly district administration, to implement the Gauhati High Court Judgement & Order dated 03.06.2016 and government standing in respect of banning collec-
tion of cash on highways, police check-gates and market places in an effective manner. The NVCO also suggested the State government to amend the provisions of toll tax collection and vehicle parking tax collection of municipal/town councils so as to avoid harassment and also not to defeat the sole purpose and object of toll tax collection. Further, pointing out that complaint against unfair means of measurement, especially butchers, continues, NVCO suggested introducing electronic weighing machine in consultation with expert department. “A proper slaughter house with sanitation is highly required towards safety of food especially meat and even the department of veterinary
should play a role here,” it added. The NVCO also warned the meat sellers, especially mutton, not to mix the meat with water to increase weight. It also asked the consumers to carefully check for freshness, expiry date, printed prices, labels, information of diets, weights, etc before buying things. The NVCO further warned against selling goods above MRP/inclusive of all taxes. Stating that no one can fix rate or prices except the competent authority, NVCO informed the citizens to call Nagaland State Consumer Helpline toll free No. 1800-345-3701 during office hours or visit the office situated at Old Assembly Secretariat (Ist floor of KMC office build-
ing), which is a joint venture of NVCO & dept. of LMCP, for any query. The NVCO also appealed to Kohima district administration to issue a directive to remove pig sty in Kohima town and ban opening of septic tank. Meanwhile, the NVCO extended support to the department of health & family welfare for serving ‘show cause notice’ to the candidates who had been appointed without sanctioned posts. Besides, NVCO stated, there are many cases of nepotism and backdoor and political appointments. “The same action must be initiated in all departments so as to achieve good governance towards assuring equality and justice to the citizens in the land of Nagaland,” it added.
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Government foregoes Rs 28K cr revenue to boost exports from SEZs NEw DElhi, march 18 (PTi): The government has foregone Rs 27,956 crore revenue during the last three financial years to boost exports from special economic zones (SEZs), Parliament was informed Wednesday. The tax foregone - customs duty and central excise duty including rebate under the SEZ scheme was Rs 10,440 crore in 2013-14. It was Rs 9,363 crore in 2012-13 and Rs 8,153 crore in 2011-12, Commerce and Industry Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said in a written reply to the Rajya Sabha. As per the SEZ Act and the rules, SEZ units and developers are eligible for customs, central excise and service tax exemption on procurement of raw materials for manufacture of finished goods meant for exports as also duty free procurement of capital goods.
India to strip RBI of LG launches G Flex 2 smartphone & 5K TV The LG G Flex 2 has a 5.5-inch curved Full HD NEw DElhi, march 18 (agENciEs): LG launched in India its second curved smart- display powered by a 64-bit Qualcomm Snappowers to regulate has phone the G Flex 2 smartphone and the world’s dragon 810 processor and a 3100 man processor. 105-inch 5K television. The two devices The Android Lollipop phone will come with a government bonds first were part of the 200-odd products showcased 13MP rear camera with optical image stabilisaNEw DElhi, march 18 (rEuTErs): India plans to strip the Reserve Bank of India of its powers to regulate government bonds, but leave the central bank in charge of other money market instruments, three government sources with direct knowledge of the matter said on Wednesday. The move is part of a major overhaul of the financial system that aims to deepen bond markets by increasing the participation of retail investors and improve the transmission of monetary policy, the sources told Reuters. “The objective is to push financial sector reforms,” said one of the sources, who declined to be identified because he was not authorised to speak to the media.”You need a bond market that is well functioning where retail and corporate investors can participate.” Changes proposed by Finance Minister Arun Jaitley in his budget last month triggered speculation that the government was also looking to transfer money market regulation from the RBI to the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI), India’s stock market regulator. However, the sources said the government’s plan is to only take the regulation of government bonds from the central bank. “The RBI will continue to regulate all other monetary instruments,” another source said. The sources said the central bank opposes the proposed overhaul, which will diminish its powers and leave it primarily as a body that sets interest rates and regulates the banking sector.
tion. LG also announced the availability of the world’s first 5K television in India with the magic remote and running TV Web OS. The premium television will be priced Rs 59,99,900. The company has also updated its smart inverter range of refrigerators with Smart Connect which switches on inverter mode when there is a drop in voltage or a power cut.
by the Korean company as a part of its annual tech show in New Delhi. Soon Kwon MD of LG Electronics India said 2014 was a year of strong growth for the company. “India is a strategic market for LG. So we have been thinking in terms of a product mix based on global products as well as locally designed products. This is important to stay ahead,” he said.
Alibaba-Snapdeal talks fall apart on valuation NEw DElhi, march 18 (PTi): The much-touted proposal of Chinese giant Alibaba’s stake purchase in Indian e-commerce firm Snapdeal may have “fallen off” due to high valuations being sought by the homegrown online marketplace. The deal, which was being pegged at about $500-700 million, has hit a roadblock due to a high valuation demanded by Snapdeal, sources said. Both the companies declined to comment on the matter, but sources said that Alibaba was valuing the Indian firm in the range of $4-5 billion as against a valuation between $6-7 billion sought by Snapdeal. The stake purchase in Snapdeal would have given Jack Ma-led
Alibaba a stronger footing in the Indian market, which has one of the largest Internet populations globally. Alibaba has been expanding its presence in India, including through acquisitions. Last month, Ant Financial Services — part of the Alibaba Group — said it will acquire 25% stake in One97 Communications, the parent of mobile commerce firm Paytm. A U.S.-based investment banker said while private equity and venture firms are “hugely” interested in investing in e-commerce in India, they are adopting a cautious approach as they feel valuations are being “pumped up” to “exorbitant” levels. “While acquiring stake in Snapdeal would have been a
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good deal for Alibaba, the high valuation could have forced it to back off,” said the banker, who did not wish to be named. PE firms and angel investors are aggressively funding start ups and Internet-led businesses in India, targeting higher returns in the years to come. Snapdeal has, so far, raised more than $1 bn, including Japanese telecom giant Softbank’s $627 mn (about Rs. 3,762 cr) and former Tata Group Chairman Ratan Tata’s personal investment last year. Its larger rival Flipkart has also been receiving strong investor interest and had raised a $1 bn funding last year, which remains the largest to date in the fledgling Indian e-commerce sector.
The minister also informed that the government has provided incentives under -- Vishesh Krishi and Gram Udyog Yojna, Focus Product Scheme, Focus Market Scheme and Served from India Scheme -- to boost overall exports. Under these schemes, it has provided incentives worth Rs 15,537 crore, Rs 11,865 crore and Rs 8,610 crore in 2013-14, 2012-13 and 2011-12 respectively. Similarly, Rs 21,799 crore were disbursed in the last financial year under the duty drawback scheme. It was Rs 17,422 crore and Rs 12,331 crore in 2012-13 and 2011-12 respectively. “The benefits provided under various schemes have facilitated the exports from India and made them more competitive,” Sitharaman said. In 2013-14, India’s exports stood at USD 314.4
billion as compared to USD 300.4 billion in 2012-13 and USD 306 billion in 2011-12. She also said that a monitoring system is in place to ensure proper utilisation of the said rebate and incentives. Replying to a separate question on SEZ, the minister said that as on February 28, 37 zones have been de-notified by the commerce ministry. “Reasons given by developers for seeking denotification include economic meltdown, poor market response, nonavailability of skilled labour force, lack of demand for space, changes in fiscal concessions regime for SEZs,” she added. So far approval has been given to 436 proposals for setting up such zones, out of which 347 have been notified as on date. Presently, a total of 199 SEZs are operational.
Indian carriers’ traffic rights usage half of foreign peers NEw DElhi, march 18 (agENciEs): Indian airlines offer nearly half the number of seats compared to their foreign counterparts for travel to and from the country. As per data compiled by the ministry of civil aviation, Indian carriers Air India, Jet Airways, IndiGo and SpiceJet fly 2,42,365 seats every week as against 4,32,456 seats flown by their foreign peers. Capacity utilisation of allotted air traffic rights by Indian airlines stands at 57 per cent of 4,21,524 seats allotted per week. Given the poor utilisation, the aviation ministry has decided to take back unused overseas flying rights and allot them to airlines with firm plans. The ministry is also working on a proposal to replace the ‘5/20 rule’ (Indian airlines require 5 years of operational experience and a fleet of 20 aircraft to start global services) and permit newer airlines such as Vistara and AirAsia India to fly international. This, officials say, will enhance competition and ensure optimum utilisation of bilateral rights available with domestic carriers. A senior official in the aviation ministry said, “On most international routes, capacity utilisation of Indian carriers range between 30-40 per cent. We are reviewing bilaterals rights allocated to different airlines. Those not utilising it would have to surrender them as we do not want our own airlines to lose out traffic share to foreign carriers.” In as many as 44 countries, foreign
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carriers deploy and utilise more capacity than Indian carriers. In the winter schedule of 2014-15, airlines from Singapore, Thailand, Malaysia and Sri Lanka flew 68,248 additional seats per week over their Indian counterparts. Capacity utilisation of Indian airlines to these countries stood at 46.6 per cent of total allocated seats of 76,514 seats every week. In the same period, West Asian carriers from Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Sharjah and Qatar flew 47,992 seats more than their Indian counterparts. India’s traffic rights utilisation to these countries was around 67 per cent of total allocations of 1,30,427 seats per week. It is not only in south-east Asia and West Asia that Indian airlines have lagged in usage of bilateral traffic rights, in Europe too carriers from France (6,374 seats), Germany (14,375 seats) and Netherlands (5,075 seats) have incremental capacity utilisation of over 5,000 seats every week. India does not even have flights to 21 countries of these 44 countries despite some of these countries depicting significant traffic potential. It is only in nine countries that India has been able to utilise more capacity than their foreign peers. That too, because in five of these places the foreign partner has not yet started services to and from India. It is only in four countries — Nepal, Maldives, Saudi Arabia and the US — that India has an edge over competing foreign carriers in two-way operations.
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1593 SIM cards seized by police Warns against usage of pre-activated SIM
Kohima, march 18 (Dipr): SP (Crime/SCRB), Kohima, M Tungoe, IPS in a press release stated that the Police Department conducted Special Drives across the State to check the sale of ‘Pre-activated SIM Cards’, during which 1593 such SIM Cards were seized and 53 persons were arrested. In this connection, cases have been registered against the offenders. All authorised Dealers/ Retailers have been informed that selling of pre-activated SIM cards are illegal and serious legal action will be initiated against them if they undertake such practices.
The police further urged them stop such practices immediately in the greater interest of the public. The Police have also written to all the mobile operators and the franchisees operating in the State to initiate action from their end to stop the sale of these SIM cards. They have also been asked to compile a database of all such pre-activated SIM Cards in circulation/use and regularize them by asking the users of such SIMs to submit proper documents within a stipulated period of time and de-activate them in case of failure to do so.
Dimapur, march 18 (mExN): Peace Channel in collaboration with North East Institute of Social Sciences & Research (NEISSR) organized a three-day Training of Trainers (ToT) on ‘fundamentals of peace building and conflict prevention and resolution’. Based on the March 5 incident, the training was aimed at capacitating the youth as peace builders in the context of Nagaland. Fr. CP Anto, Director, Peace Channel and Principal of NEISSR, exhorted the participants to be peace builders in their own capacities and prevent all forms of violent conflict in their milieu. He shared that attainment of peace also needs human resource He stated that the re- like any other developmenport so placed in the Legislature is referred to the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) in respect of civil & Revenue activities and Committee on Pub- Kohima, march 18 lic Undertakings (COPU) (mExN): The Branch Exin respect of commercial ecutive Committee (BEC) activities. The govern- of Family Planning Assoment departments have ciation of India, Nagaland to submit suo moto Action Branch held its monthly Taken Notes (ATN) on all meeting at Reproductive audit paragraphs and Health & Family Planning performance audits to the Clinic (RHFPC) at Daklane, committee duly vetted by Kohima today to discuss issues on quality of care serAudit, he said. A.P Chopy maintained vices to visiting clients of that the report is aimed to the Clinic. FPA India, Nagaland provide the State Government with timely inputs Branch – Kohima Branch based on actual data so Manager, V Vincent Belho that there is a better insight in a press release informed into both well as well as ill that the State branch runs performing schemes and a government registered programmes of the Gov- clinic providing sexual reernment. During the briefing he also highlighted the important audit findings.
tal programmes. Thus, the onus is on the youth to work for peace and bring development. “Trainings are not only meant to develop the skills, but also the development of aptitude and attitude,” he added. The training was animated by Dr. Leban Serto, Trainer, Peace Count. Using story telling as a tool of training, he shared stories of people whom might have taken for granted but have made great impact on building peace in their own society. He also shared the methods used by those people which at a mere glance be considered as a normal everyday affair. “They have put their hearts and innovations into those activities to yield results of acceptance and rec-
Dimapur, march 18 (mExN): A Two day training camp of the Hindustan Scouts & Guides (HSG), Nagaland started here today at Holy Cross Higher Secondary School, Dimapur. The camp which will concludes March 19, aims to impart training various courses in various stages of scouting and training to Scouts & Guides (10-14 years of age); Rangers (17 to 35 years of age); Scouters (Gents teachers); and Guiders (Lady teachers) with Scout activities. In a press note, the State Secretary of HSG G Nirmala informed that interested participants are requested to contact either through email: holycrossdmr@gmail.com ; mgnirmala1777@gmail. com or at 9862277347. Participants are also requested to bring note books, pen & pencil and come in one’s own respective school uniform and must be capable to grasp with service motive and HSG’s general motto, “Serve men to reach God”. Mid-day refreshments are provided by the HSG.
assault on a driver of Sumi Hoho vehicle on Viswama village on March 14, the Viswama Youth Organisation (VYO) has informed that the assault was committed by Mhashevikho Tetso, son of Zakuno Tetso of Jakhama Villge Kohima. “Assaulting a co=driver in the road is a very serious issue and we strongly condemned the act committed by the accused,” the VYO stated in a press note issued through its president, Eyosa Kikhi and information and publicity secretary, Swetol Sothu. The organisation fur-
onciliation,” he pointed out. He stressed on the need of being a good storyteller to be a peace builder i.e. to help the common people understand the realities of what conflict can do and has done in an objective manner. The whole training took a participatory approach to help the participants articulate their thoughts and ideas. The three days training delved into concepts of peace building and understanding of conflict. Success stories and audio visuals testimonials of peace builders from across the globe were presented and deliberated. Vision of peace, peace counts in India, conflict escalation- escalation peace building, peace keeping, peacemaking, media as a tool for peace, peace education
(GCPE), path into violence and path out of violence were some of the topics discussed during the training. The trainer also introduced the participants to different international forums, platforms and blogs for peace building. The importance of mass media in building peace was highlighted during the training. The ‘Learning by doing' approach of the training was widely appreciated by the participants. Having discussed with the school authorities, teachers, community leaders, Peace Channel has also decided to reach out to different communities and educational institutions to prepare the youth to transform the culture of violence into culture of peace.
FPAI to promote environment through health progs productive health care services including family planning. The Clinic is fully staffed by medical professionals and paramedics both on regular and visiting consultancy and on runs daily OPD services at the clinic in Daklane, opposite Charity School. The BEC also took up matters on environmental awareness activity and programme needs among the young people besides health education. Stressing the importance of the responsible action and accountability towards environment, the press note
added that it become a paramount task as the environment has become “very fragile” with developmental programs and fastpaced progress of mankind towards technology and industry putting the whole ecological system to risk . The BEC has also decided to partner with concern agencies for further action to create awareness for the same. Belho also informed that keeping in mind, the demand of quality care medical services at the RHFPC by poor and marginalized section of the society,
HSG training VYO on assault on camp in Sumi Hoho’s driver march 18 ther maintained that the progress Kohima, (mExN): Condemning the village (Viswama) being
A training-cum-capacity building programme on Disaster Response and Exhibition of Tools, Equipment & Accessories (TEA) used during Search & Rescue operation was conducted for the Air wing and Army wing cadets of National Cadet Corps, Kohima Science College, Jotsoma at the college campus on March 14. The programme was organised by the department of Civil Defence & Home Guards (Kohima district).
Department of Civil Defence & Home Guards, Kohima organised a programme on Disaster Response and School Safety, Exhibition of Tools, Equipments & Accessories (TEA), painting competition, and mock drill (evacuation) exercise for students of Mt. Sinai Higher Secondary School, Ministers’ Hill, Kohima on March 9.
der Phek District, Village Sanitation Clean Day was observed on March 16, a Calendar events by PHED Government of Nagaland under the ‘National Rural Drinking Water And Sanitation Awareness Week’ from 16 to 22 March. It as a mission aimed at accelerating the goal Swachh Bharat (Clean India) by 2019 in village across India by Ministry of Rural Development, Government of India. According to a press note from the Chairman WATSAN Committee Zapami village, Kedou Wetsah, every year the village March 16 is observed as “Village Sanitation Clean Day” for achieving sanitation coverage status (N.G.P), the first village in Phek District to do so Zapami village, Phek: The Zapami village un- in 2009. one of the most essential parts of the living organism he called upon the gathering for conservation of forest and to adopt plantation drive at their respective areas and cited, “No trees No water, No Water No life.” He also added that people should not be scare of diseases but rather, should be scare of contaminated water while at the same time fear for scarcity of water. Er. Toshi Yimchunger, SDO (PHED) Tobu spoke on the topic “Water and Sanitation for all” while the Executive Engineer (PHED), Mon Er. L. Leyang Khiamniungan delivered the keynote address of the workshop, a press report from DPRO, Mon stated.
situated at the National Highway, have witnessed increasing incident in the recent past where people from outside the village indulge in “anti-social” activities under the village’s jurisdiction. In this regard, the VYO asserted that it is viewing such incidents seriously and strongly cautioned against any individual or group against indulging in such activities under the village’s jurisdiction. “ The VYO will be compelled to take stern action as deemed fit against defaulters ,” it added.
the volunteers at the BEC meeting also decided to help expand the FPAI Satellite Clinic located at the NSF Martyrs Park from two working days to six days. The Clinic fully staff by professionals, where daily OPD services including Universal Immunisation, ANC/PNC, Family planning and other SRH care will be provided. Discussions on H1N1Swine flu vaccination and awareness campaign with Dos & Don’ts will also be taken up by the Clinic at its own level for community awareness and prevention of the disease alongside HIV, SRH & Family planning programmes in the community. The meeting concluded with a vote of thanks to the Chairman James Liezietsu.
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MEx FILE WSSU supports SETAN Dimapur, march 18 (mExN): Western Sumi Students’ Union (WSSU) has extended support to the appeal made by Special Education Teachers Association of Nagaland (SETAN) to Directorate of School Education for the extension of their service, which has already expired on June 2014. The WSSU while expressing concern towards the SETAN, appealed to the authority of the department responsible to renew the extension order.
Kijümetouma vill bans hunting, fishing Dimapur, march 18 (mExN): Kijümetouma Village Youth & Sports Organisation (KVYSO) has resolved to ban hunting, fishing and all other related activities within the village jurisdiction starting from March 15 onward. A release issued by KVYSO president Thepfupfelie Kiekho and general secretary Yangulie Theruo, while informing that the said resolution was decided during the executive meeting held on March 10, has requested all concerned to restrict themselves from any of such practices. The release further cautioned that defaulters will be strictly dealt with.
KLK general meeting on March 20 Dimapur, march 18 (mExN): Katimi Lagha Kuposhukulu (KLK) has convened a general meeting on March 20 at residence of Suhokhe Kati, Zukihe Village, Dimapur at 10:00 AM. All the office bearers, executive members and Kati descendants are requested to attend the meeting without fail. KLK Chairman Nizheto Kati Secretary Kisheto Kati in a press release has requested members to contact the following members: +919856727457/ +91-9089202953
Unidentified dead body recovered Dimapur, march 18 (mExN): An unidentified dead body was recovered by Dimapur police at Military Farm near Army Supply Road, on March 17. A press note from Addl. Superintendent of Police/PRO, Dimapur informed that the dead body is a male aged between 25 to 30 yrs wearing a black and white strip shirt, grey long pant and yellow belt. No outward injuries or foul play is detected during preliminary enquiry and cause of death appears to be illness, the police added. The body is kept in the Civil Hospital for identification and other formalities. Meanwhile, an unidentified male, probably in his late fifties, who was hit by an unknown vehicle opposite super market area on March 16, succumbed to his injuries at Civil Hospital today. The body is also kept at the mortuary of civil hospital Dimapur for identification. The police further informed general public to contact Dimapur Sub-Urban Police Station and Traffic control Dimapur if any people fitting such descriptions are missing.
NPA informs State's pensioner Kohima, march 18 (mExN): The Nagaland Pensioners’ Association (NPA) has informed all the pensioners who are yet to enrolled with the NPA to enroll themselves in their respective district or subdivision unit pensioners’ Association office at the earliest. A press release issued by NPA general secretary, Lecho Krocha, stated that the present practice of issue of Identity Card-D by the district pensioners’
association/sub-division unit offices by realizing nominal fee with authorization from government is done for purpose of updating actual records of the pensions in the state. Maintaining that many pensioners are not coming forward for registration/ enrolment with the concerned district association/ sub-division unit offices till date, the press note added that the NPA, affiliated to the Bharat Pensioners’ Samaj, New Delhi, is taking
up all the necessary cases with the government for the due rights of the pensioners and enrollment is needed for the same. It further stated that Bharat Pensioners’ Samaj is taking up all the cases with the concerned ministries including the Apex Court for the right of the pensioners and the present exercise is done to submit the actual list of pensioners in the state to the Bharat Pensioners’ Samaj Delhi, as and when required.
Baptist Theological College observes 23rd parting social phEK, march 18 (mExN): The 23rd parting social of Baptist Theological College (BTC) was held on March 14. BTC Principal Yiepetso Wezah in a press release said that the current students organised the programme in honour of the graduating students. Rev. Vezopa Tetseo, Executive Secretary, Chakhesang Baptist Church Council graced the occasion as guest speaker. He chal-
Sanitation Awareness Week Mon: In connection with Sanitation Awareness Week, a workshop on National Rural Drinking Water and Sanitation was held at council hall, Mon on March 18, with Dr. Ngampa Medical Officer, Mon Civil Hospital and Er. Toshi Yimchunger SDO (PHED), Tobu as the resources person. Speaking on the topic “Water and Sanitation related Diseases and Prevention” Dr. Ngampa informed the participating WATSAN committee of the villages that more than 80 percent of the diseases are waterborne and advised them to keep their surrounding neat and clean by adopting safe drinking water, proper drainage and toilet system to avoid water related diseases. Asserting that water is
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AG briefs media persons on CAG report Kohima, march 18 (Dipr): Accountant General (Audit), Nagaland, A.P Chopy briefed media persons on the Audit Reports of the Comptroller and Auditor General of India relating to the Government of Nagaland for the year ended 2014 at his Office Chamber on March 18. The AG in his press note stated that the report of the Comptroller and Auditor General of India which was laid on the table of the 8th Session of Twelfth Nagaland Legislative Assembly on 17th of March comprises of State Finances & Report on social, Economic, Revenue and General Sector have been prepared on the basis of finance and Appropriation Accounts and Audit of the State Government Departments and state owned Companies and Corporations.
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During the sanitation drive more than 650 people participated in mass social work for cleaning & water sanitation. “The main objective to observe our Village Sanitation Clean Day is to have better civic sense needs to be inculcated for Health and hygiene through sanitation… and educate the rural people that Gandhi's Dreams is our dream/ his vision must lead us through the challenges of the present towards a clean, green and self-sufficient Bharat,”, the press note added. The WATSAN Committee also expressed appreciation to Executive Director WSSO Dept, of PHED Govt, of Nagaland for providing materials, and congratulated Kepo Colony, for achieving the cleanliness award
lenged the students to fight good fight of faith (1Tim 6:12). He exhorted the students to hold on the salvation as Paul exhorted Timothy. He urged students to be watchful of their own lives and the doctrines closely, for they can be easily influenced by worldly life-styles and false doctrines. The church leaders and theological students should live
out their faith, he stated. “In the College, students are taught biblical principles and knowledge. They should translate their theological knowledge into their real life situation. They will be doing practical oriented theology in their daily life and ministry. They must be put on the whole armours of God and uproot social evils facing people
today. They must do what they preach and teach. In order to do this, they must be filled with the Spirit of God so that they will be strengthened, empowered to do the ministry and able to endure difficulties in life,” said the Reverend. The programme was chaired by P. Manon, Vice President, BTCSA. Abeni Patton, Lecturer invoked
God’s blessing for the service. Neingute-u Sakhamo spoke on behalf of the remaining students and Khai Lua spoke on behalf of the outgoing students. Chuchule read the word of God. Dr. Kowepe Kanuo, Lecturer, pronounced benediction. The 39 graduating students were honoured with gift and farewell song.
Orientation Programma for Eco-Club Schools under Dimapur
Dimapur, march 18 (mExN): A total of 84 schools attended an orientation program organised for Eco-Club Schools under Dimapur Forest Division at Forest Office Complex, Dimapur today. According to a press note, during the programme, the teachers representative of Eco-Clubs school were sensitised on the various environmental
and ecological topics by the officers of the division. Dr. Sentitula, IFS, Chumukedima Range In-charge discussed on the causes of present environmental problems while Tokaho, ACF Dimapur Range Incharge deals on the issue of natural disasters and the role that the Eco-clubs could undertake in such a scenario. The participants were also sensitised on the impor-
tance of wildlife by Range Officer Rangapahar, Khuhevi. The importance of tree plantation and documentation of traditional knowledge were highlighted by Nitokhu, Range Officer, Medziphema and Vivika, Range Officer, Niuland respectively. Later, the participants also raised the importance of having documentation of all the Eco-club activities under Dimapur Division in
order to exchange information and build a common platform between members and the Department. The orientation Program was followed by sanctioning of token seed money of Rs.2500/- to each eco-club school provided by the Ministry of Environment & Forests. All the registered ecoclub schools are requested to collect the token seed money within this month.
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The Power of Truth
The Morung Express THursDAy 19 MArcH 2015 voluME X IssuE 75 By Aheli Moitra
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Jesus and Social Works Thought-Provoking Question: Certain Christians assume that only spiritual things matter to God and not the actual circumstances of people’s physical life in this world. Is this biblical? What does God say? Read Matthew 4:23-25 Jesus was not simply born to die but to show us how to live. He came teaching and preaching the kingdom of God; He went about doing good to all and healing some. He strongly identified with the poor and the oppressed who were found at the bottom of the social ladder. He often went “against the grain” and challenged the status quo. He turned things upset down but always with nonviolent means. In a way, He was killed because of the radical way He lived. Jesus is not just about forgiving our sins. If it were so, He would have snatched us up to heaven immediately after we received forgiveness. So, why does He leave us here on earth? One reason is that we would share the Gospel with others so it would transform lives. And when the individual lives are transformed, that should further result in changed families, changed neighborhoods, changed societies, and changed nations too. Another reason is this: Jesus left us on earth because He wants us to serve as “the salt of the earth” and “the light of the world” (Matt. 5:13-16). As “salt” we are meant to preserve society from moral corruption. And as “light” we are to shine in the places where darkness exists. We are commanded to be in-and-out agents of transformation in society. Okay, so now what? In our service as disciples of our Lord Jesus, we should follow His example and walk in His footsteps. We should preach the Gospel and do good works. We should remember that “Social activity not only follows evangelism as its consequence and aim, and precedes it as a bridge, but also accompanies it as a partner” (Tom Minnery). Dr. John Stott, one of the foremost Evangelical scholars of modern time, says: “It is exceedingly strange that any follower of Jesus Christ should ever have needed to ask whether social involvement was their concern.” Are your sins forgiven? If yes, good! Now the next question is, are you doing something good for others? The Bible says that we are saved to do good works (Eph. 2:10). Prayer: Lord, You said in Matthew 25:34-40 that You sacramentally identify Yourself with the destitute, the poor, the sick, and the oppressed. Open my eyes to see You in them. When I attend to the felt needs of the least of these, remind me that that’s how I can truly serve You. Amen. Taken from the book “Breakfast with the King: The 100-Day Devotional” by Mazie Nakhro
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gainst all odds, we achieved a great victory for the Likud. I am proud of the people of Israel, who in the moment of truth knew how to distinguish between what is important and what is peripheral, and to insist on what is important… These are important things for every family, citizen, soldier, and all of Israel's Jewish and non-Jewish citizens. You are all important, and you are all important to me. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu
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Climate Change: Building people power constitutional law — even if southern sheriffs threw them in jail. For the activists of Solidarity, the nonviolent revolution that overthrew Communism in Poland was not criminal sedition, but an effort to implement the international human and labor rights laws ratified by their own government. The public trust principle makes it possible for the climate protection movement to turn the tables on the governments that purport to represent the world’s people and to have the authority to rule the world. It asserts that they do not have the right to destroy the climate — and that the people have the right to stop them. Any agreement governments sign at the Paris climate summit is likely to authorize the continued destruction of the global public trust. Yet, they have no right to provide such an authorization. Indeed, they have no more right to authorize its destruction than the trust office of a bank has to loot the assets placed under its care. Conversely, the people of the world have a right to our common heritage. We have a right, if necessary, to protect our common assets against those who would destroy them.
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aking walks in Dimapur in the last part of February, and the first part of March were wonderful. Every afternoon, I would venture out and find the bright sights around, blooming just for the season. Little white butterflies took the cake. Or the flower in this case. Butterflies do not wake up till late in the day. Once they do, they are greatly active. There must be a great variety of butterflies but at the particular afternoon time during spring, they were everywhere. These little white butterflies would flutter from weed flower to bougainvillea flowers to an exotic one at the corner of the garden or the flower patch on the soil by the side of the road. They would operate together, seemingly, and in large numbers bringing a smile to the face—busy extracting the sweetness of the springtime bloom. It is them who took my attention to the yellow flowers on a tree. It was a lone tree in the compound of an otherwise dry looking house in Dimapur. The tree itself was not very tall. It looked frail. It had no leaves. Just dry branches, and the brightest, most delightful yellow flowers clinging on to its branches. On the daily walk route, these flowers could make you feel brighter than the morning summer sun. The flowers remained there for a week, and wilted away quickly. Just like the little white flowers on a similar dainty tree in the neighbourhood of the bright yellow flowers. Those little white flowers however bloomed sometime in autumn (or was it winter?) and remained in bloom for a few weeks. Spring brought some heady delight, a burst of passion for life. When that love of mine called from the distance gone by, my heart went mercurial. Enthusiasm was high as children rushed back to school, alongside those butterflies. A nap in the afternoon was never better slept. The spring this year suddenly ended though, just as it had begun. It was for all to see, the butterflies, flower and tree. A dead man walking through their town; a man who would never again see the tricks that butterflies and bees play on yellow flowers. With the same eyes that had absorbed the joys of life, one had to look into the eyes of a man who waited for the last stone to take his life. We were forced to look at the act of killing, the slow play of capital punishment. From those believers of life, we heard the call for blood. What trust can we possibly have from life? Springs will come back, so will the rain, and wash off the blood from our hands. But will the memory go, of how we exchanged the spring for a life devine?
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As we approach yet another climate summit this November, the question is: how can we reverse the continuing climate catastrophe over the next quarter-century?
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ince international climate negotiations began a quarter of a century ago, annual greenhouse gas emissions have increased by 60 percent. As we approach yet another climate summit this November in Paris, the question for the climate protection movement is not just, can some kind of agreement be reached, but how can we reverse the continuing climate catastrophe over the next quarter-century? Last November, the two largest greenhouse gas polluters, the United States and China, reached a widely-touted deal. The former would reduce its emissions by 26-28 percent by 2025, while the latter would cap its emissions around 2030. What would this mean for the climate? Cambridge University number cruncher Chris Hope concluded that if the European Union countries cut emissions by 40 percent by 2030 (as they have pledged), if the rest of the developed countries follow the U.S. commitment, and if the developing countries follow China’s promise, the most likely result will be a global temperature rise of 3.6 degrees Celsius in 2100. The chance of staying below the 2 degrees Celsius increase — which scientists say is the maximum compatible with human civilization as we know it — is barely one in a hundred. In short, this means the governments of the world are prepared to destroy the basis for human life on Earth — unless the people of the world stop them. The time from now through the Paris summit can play an important role in developing the power and conviction we need to do so.
The power of the people to protect the climate Climate protection is straightforwardly in the interest of all of the world’s people, yet we have been unable to impose that interest on the world. The political systems of the most powerful countries are dominated by fossil fuel interests that want to continue emitting greenhouse gases. National governments suffer a “democracy deficit” that makes conventional electoral politics and lobbying appear fruitless for ordinary people. At the same time, they fear global climate protection may interfere with their pursuit of wealth and power. The dynamics of capitalism make climate protection policies appear as a threat to prosperity. The world’s dominant economic ideology, neoliberalism, condemns anything that might interfere with the pursuit of private profit. And the institutions that supposedly represent the world’s people, notably the United Nations, are in fact dominated by national governments and those who control them. This world order of climate destruction has so far proven to be insurmountable for climate protection strategies that operate exclusively within the framework of conventional electoral politics and lobbying. But finding ways to act effectively when conventional representative institutions fail is what social movements do. From the abolitionists to the civil rights movement to Polish Solidarity to the Keystone XL pipeline blockades, when democratic channels have been blocked, social movements have used “people power,” or direct action, to do what was in the interest of the people. As Gandhi once wrote, “Even the most powerful cannot rule without the cooperation of the ruled.” The powers that are responsible for climate change could not continue for a day without the acquiescence of those whose lives and future they are destroying. They are only able to continue their destructive course because others enable or acquiesce in it. It is the activity of people — going to work, paying taxes, buying products, obeying government officials, staying off private property — that continually recreates the power of the powerful. A movement can be powerful without weapons or violence
if it withdraws that cooperation from the powers that be. Fear of such withdrawal can motivate those in positions of power to change. Of course, a collection of frightened, isolated, confused individuals will find it difficult to engage in such concerted action. So in order for “people power” to express itself effectively, people must organize themselves, gain the conviction that their action is necessary and right, and discover their power in action. That requires a social process that joins people together in a social movement, clarifies common interests, exposes the false arguments of the opposition, establishes a claim to moral and legal legitimacy, and engages in actions that reveal the potential power of the people. We can already see this process beginning. It was exemplified by the global climate actions last September, when people in 162 countries joined 2,646 events to demand global reductions the greenhouse gas emissions that are generating climate catastrophe. An estimated 40,000 marched in London; 30,000 in Melbourne; 25,000 in Paris. Some 400,000 joined the People’s Climate March through the center of New York City. The climate protection movement has come a long way since 2006 — when a march of 1,000 people through Burlington, Vt., was the largest climate protest in American history — or since 2013 — when a 40,000-strong protest was the largest U.S. climate demonstration. Continued exponential growth is essential, but people power is not just a question of numbers. The movement worldwide has turned to direct action using the tactics and traditions of civil disobedience. Thousands of people have engaged in hundreds of civil disobedience actions around the world, from sit-ins at the White House against the Keystone XL pipeline to the 2013 occupation of a Gazprom Arctic oil drilling platform by 30 protesters from 18 countries. By adopting civil disobedience, the climate protectors have moved beyond conventional political and lobbying “pressure group” activity to risking arrest to save the planet. The right of the people to protect the climate The governments that will be meeting in Paris rule the world, but they do not own the world. Under international law the earth’s shared natural resources belong to the world’s people and their posterity, as the common heritage of humanity. This fundamental principle is embodied in the laws and constitutions of countries around the world. It was codified in the Institutes of Justinian, issued by the Roman Emperor in 535 A.D., which stated, “By the law of nature these things are common to mankind — the air, running water, the sea and consequently the shores of the sea.” Under constitutional principles recognized in the law of many countries, known in the United States as the “public trust doctrine,” governments are required to act not as owners of essential natural resources, but as trustees for the real owners: the people. They have the highest level of duty to protect those assets. They have no right to authorize their destruction. While courts established by governments that are dominated by fossil fuel interests are likely to deny it, there is a common sense constitutionalism that makes this clear. In the United States and other constitutional systems, powers not given to government are reserved to the people. And what constitution in the world grants government the right to destroy the natural conditions on which human life depends? Claims that government actions are in fact illegal have played an important role in empowering social movements. For the civil rights movement, the U.S. Constitution’s guarantee of equal rights meant that those engaged in sit-ins and freedom rides were not criminals, but rather upholders of
Sparking a global climate insurgency As the November Paris summit approaches, climate activists all over the world are considering how to relate to it. If they denounce the international climate negotiation process, they are likely to weaken the one arena dedicated to long-term global solutions to the climate crisis. But if they support the process they are likely to be endorsing outcomes that will still mean the devastation of the planet. While some will no doubt lobby the delegates, and others may try to disrupt the negotiations, many are organizing to confront governments around the world with the demand of the people for climate protection. One prong of this effort, building on the success of the People’s Climate March and its joint actions around the world, will conduct a series of mass events that will show how many people are concerned about climate change and want a fossil free alternative. Another prong, following the approach of the Keystone XL pipeline campaign, will strive to halt the many new fossil fuel infrastructure projects now being planned — and seeking government permits — in the United States and worldwide. A third prong will organize escalating direct actions around the world designed to cascade into a peak of disruptive confrontations that will have a crisis effect toward the end of the year. The constitutional duty of governments to protect the public trust and the right of the people to make them do so can be a valuable tool within this effort. Indeed, it could play much the same role the U.S. Constitution’s right to equality played for the civil rights movement and the Polish government’s legal commitment to human and labor rights played for Solidarity. In fact, the public trust principle is already being incorporated into climate protection action. On Earth Day in 2013, Alec Johnson (a.k.a. “Climate Hawk”) locked himself to a construction excavator in Tushka, Okla., as part of the Tar Sands Blockade campaign to stop the Keystone XL pipeline. In a statement he prepared for the jury, he proclaimed on the basis of the public trust principle, “I wasn’t breaking the law that day — I was enforcing it.” Although Johnson could have been sentenced to up to two years in the Atoka County jail, he received no jail time and a fine of just over $1,000. Johnson commented, “Together, with the jury’s very light sentencing, the whole trial experience felt like a victory.” In response to climate destruction, we are witnessing the birth of a global nonviolent constitutional insurgency. Global, because the world order of climate destruction it seeks to change is global. Nonviolent, because it is based on the power of the world’s people to withdraw their acquiescence and cooperation from those who are destroying our planet. Constitutional, because it is based on the fundamental constitutional principle that the earth’s shared resources belong to the people and that governments have no authority to destroy them. Insurgency, because it denies that established state authority is legitimate and asserts that its own actions are. As world leaders descended on the United Nations in the aftermath of the People’s Climate March, representatives of climate-change-impacted peoples from around the globe assembled across the street for a People’s Climate Justice Tribunal sponsored by the Climate Justice Alliance. After hearing their testimony, a judicial panel of respected movement figures declared, “Based on the evidence we have heard here today, the nations of our world are in violation of their most fundamental legal and constitutional obligations.” Citing the public trust doctrine, it called on governments “to honor their duty to protect the atmosphere, which belongs in common to the world’s people, and halt their contribution to climate destruction.” Based on the evidence it heard, the panel concluded that “those who blockade coal-fired power plants or block tar sands oil pipelines are committing no crime.” Rather, they are “exercising their right and responsibility to protect the atmospheric commons they own along with all of present and future humankind.” They are acting to prevent a far greater harm — indeed, “a harm that by virtue of the public trust doctrine is itself a violation of law on a historic scale.” The global climate protection movement does not need either to support or to block the Paris climate summit. It needs to raise the pressure on the governments and institutions of the world to stop authorizing the destruction of the climate. Through mass demonstrations, meetings and marches, through civil disobedience, and perhaps even through a proliferation of popular tribunals, the climate movement can utilize the power of the world’s people to begin forcing climate protection on the powers and principalities of the earth. Will it be able to do so? As Gandhi once said of India’s struggle to free itself from British rule, “The matter resolves itself into one of matching forces.”
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f forms of government can be likened to operating systems, current variants of democracy are a bit like early, primitive versions of Windows. They are neither optimally functional nor userfriendly — they are buggy, susceptible to malware, and lack desired features. While our democratic systems have brought us far, they appear incapable of solving complex modern problems like recurring global financial crises, rising inequality, climate change, and various forms of resource depletion. Even the most established democracies are failing to deliver public goods: the U.S. Society of Civil Engineers recently issued a grade of D+ on the condition of U.S. roads, bridges, water systems, schools, and other infrastructure. Not unexpectedly, the approval rating of the U.S. Congress is at a near-historic low of 20 percent. The versions of democracy attempted by newly democratizing nations have been even less effective. The democratic system imported by the Coalition Provisional Authority in Iraq in 20034, for example, was really no different from British mandate arrangements tried in the 1920s. The U.S. occupation provided an illusion of democracy, but with little functionality underneath — like a corrupted version of Windows that shows a static desktop but runs no programs. Several years later, in response to the Arab Spring, democracy transfer failed again. The most powerful pro-democracy wave since the end of the Cold War resulted in precious little new participatory governance.The most powerful pro-democracy wave since the end of the Cold War resulted in precious little new participatory governance. The failings were not due to a “clash of civilizations,” as Huntington famously argued. There is nothing inherent to democracy that makes it incompatible with the Arab or any other culture. Rather, the failings resulted from promotion of form over substance — replicating an image of democracy rather than a functional, inclusive, accountable decisionmaking system that is adapted to local needs. If democratic initiatives in the Arab world and elsewhere are to evolve and mature, it will be because expressions of democracy have markedly improved. We are suggesting that democratic systems are due for a major upgrade, and that new, more flexible versions will allow for community programming — refinement of a system by the very people who use it. Political systems are decision-making systems. But societal decision-making is not limited to the political realm. Economic systems, too, make decisions — and are ripe for deeper democratic mechanisms. Indeed, decisions made through an economic system can at times have greater impact on a society than those made through political systems. A democratic system limited to the political arena is severely and artificially restricted. A democratic system limited to the political arena is severely and artificially restricted. Recently, stinging criticisms of contemporary capitalism have appeared by economists, religious leaders, activists, and ordinary citizens. Clearly, both political and economic systems are failing to keep up with citizens’ demands for function, participation, and accountability. What would the next generation of political and economic systems looks like, if these demands were to be met? When engineers develop a product, one of their chief tasks is to ensure that it performs within certain measures of quality. In this context, a scientific approach to developing the next generation of democracy would measure quality not as increased economic output but by the broader metric of increased wellbeing. Wellbeing implies not only avoiding negatives such as pollution and hunger, but also enjoying positives: meaningful jobs, good wages, access to ed-
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IFTY years ago on March 15, 1965, President Lyndon B. Johnson announced plans to submit a new voting rights bill before a joint session of Congress. His speech came after several weeks of violence in and around Selma, Ala., that had taken the lives of two civil rights activists and left dozens of others bloodied. Seventy million Americans watched on television as Johnson, a Texas Democrat who had supported segregationist policies early in his career, proclaimed racial discrimination not a “Negro problem” but “an American problem.” It is not, he said, “just Negroes, but really it is all of us, who must overcome the crippling legacy of bigotry and injustice.” Then, after a pause, he added, “And we shall overcome.” Few Americans could have missed the significance of these four words. Since the early 1960s, “We Shall Overcome” had served as the unofficial anthem of the civil rights movement. Protesters sang the song during the 1963 March on Washington, the 1964 Mississippi Freedom Summer campaign and the demonstrations in Selma. As the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. watched the broadcast in a Selma living room, a tear ran down his cheek. And yet encapsulated in this famous song is a story that escaped many Americans then, and that continues to escape many today, one that should not be lost as we commemorate the golden era of the civil rights movement. “We Shall Overcome” has roots in the antebellum period, when slaves sang “No More Auction Block,” a spiritual with a similar message and tune. By the late 19th century, black churchgoers across the South embraced “I’ll Be All Right,” a song almost identical in rhythm and melody to the civil rights anthem. And in 1900 a black Methodist minister, Charles Albert Tindley, published a hymn titled “I’ll Overcome Some Day,” which included the line,
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Rebooting Democracy Traditional democratic institutions are failing. It’s time for an upgrade John Boik, Lorenzo Fioramonti, Gary Milante
ucation and health care, justice, strong social bonds, sufficient time for family and friends, and a vibrant ecosystem. If we were to purposefully design better versions of economic and political decision-making systems, then we would measure their performance by their ability to maximize these characteristics. But using a scientific approach to develop upgraded systems is made all the more challenging by the complexity of our world. Complexity increases with population, the number of interactions between and among people and organizations, the expansion of technology, and the capacity of societies to impact the local and global environments. From a systems engineering viewpoint, civilization and the societies that constitute it are “complex systems.” Complex systems — social or otherwise — present complex problems and risks. They are susceptible to cascading failures, for example, where errors propagate from one component to the next in a destructive, growing wave. The cascade of bank failures following the 2008 global financial crisis is a case in point. Further, positive and negative feedback loops can create tipping points, which, if crossed, can induce rapid, radical changes. Bank runs are a well-known example. The rapid growth of terrorist movements across Africa and the Middle East may well be another. Fortunately, nature shows a path forward. Complex systems exist in biology, too, where they have been tuned for robustness and function by eons of evolution. These systems share common characteristics such as decentralized power, redundancy, inclusion, and diversity that could inspire the creation of robust and functional human-made systems. Thus, our path to maximal wellbeing (and perhaps even survival) may well go through purposeful, consciously-designed, flexible decisionmaking systems that mimic what we find in biology. The next generation of political and economic systems may look very different from the ones we know today. The next generation of political and economic systems may look very different from the ones we know today. Some changes along these lines are already happening. Civil society groups, cities, organizations, and government agencies have begun to experiment with a host of innovations that promote decentralization, redundancy, inclusion, and diversity. These include
participatory budgeting, where residents of a city democratically choose how public monies are spent. They also include local currency systems, open-source development, open-design, open-data and open-government, public banking, “buy local” campaigns, crowdfunding, and socially responsible business models. Such innovations are a type of churning on the edges of current systems. But in complex systems, changes at the periphery can cascade to changes at the core. Further, the speed of change is increasing. Consider the telephone, first introduced by Bell in 1876. It took about 75 years to reach adoption by 50 percent of the market. A century later the Internet did the same in about 35 years. We can expect that the next major innovations will be adopted even faster. Following the examples of the telephone and Internet, it appears likely that the technology of new economic and political decision-making systems will first be adopted by small groups, then spread virally. Indeed, small groups, such as neighborhoods and cities, are among today’s leaders in innovation. The influence of larger bodies, such as big corporations and non-governmental organizations, is also growing steadily as nation states increasingly share their powers, willingly or not. Changes are evident even within large corporations. Open-source software development has become the norm, for example, and companies as large as Toyota have announced plans to freely share their intellectual property. While these innovations represent potentially important parts of new political and economic systems, they are only the tip of the iceberg. Systems engineering design could eventually integrate these and other innovations into efficient, user-friendly, scalable, and resilient whole systems. But the need for this kind of innovation is not yet universally acknowledged. In its list of 14 grand challenges for the 21st century, the U.S. National Academy of Engineering addresses many of the problems caused by poor decision making, such as climate change, but not the decision-making systems themselves. The work has only just begun. Two of the authors of this piece, Boik and Fioramonti, have proposed a strategy to develop, test, and implement a specific next-generation economic system. That system, which is local, parallel, and opensource, is called the Local Economic Direct Democracy Association (LEDDA) framework. A computer simulation model has been published that illustrates currency flows. Inflation-adjusted family incomes more than double during the course of the simulation, and grow more equal as they rise. By the end of the simulation, the virtual U.S. county of 100,000 adults channels billions in currency annually toward local for-profit and nonprofit organizations. Full employment is achieved. Efforts by other groups are sure to follow, both because of need and the relatively low barriers (designing and testing new decision-making systems for local use is less expensive than doing so for national use). Ideally, many will pick up the challenge, and cooperate and collaborate in developing an ecology of systems for use within different niches. The development of new options will dramatically alter how democracy is used, adjusted, and exported. Attention will shift toward groups, perhaps at the city/regional level, who wish to apply the flexible tools freely available on the Internet. Future practitioners of democracy will invest more time and resources to understand what communities want and need — helping them adapt designs to make them fit for their purpose — and to build networked systems that beneficially connect diverse groups into larger political and economic structures. In time, when the updates to next-generation political and economic near completion, we might find ourselves more fully embracing the notion “engage local, think global.”
Birth of a Freedom Anthem Ethan J. Kytle and Blain Roberts NYT But “We Shall Overcome” antecedents weren’t confined to black churches. In the first half of the 20th century, Southern labor activists took them up, too. When coal mine operators in Birmingham, Ala., proposed a wage cut in 1908, more than 10,000 black and white members of District 20 of the United Mine Workers defied the dictates of segregation and the heavy hand of company guards and state troops and staged a two-month strike. Although the union was defeated, the laborers sustained themselves throughout their ordeal by singing “We Will Overcome Some Day.” “Dear Brothers,” one miner entreated in 1909, “let us not drop that old song, but still sing it. If we stick together we will overcome some day.” His prediction was tested four decades later in Charleston, S.C., when 1,100 black and white employees of the American Tobacco Company cigar factory struck for higher pay and better working conditions. For five cold and rainy months starting in October 1945, the picketers, most of whom were African-American women, marched from dawn until dusk. Each night Lucille Simmons, a black laborer with a captivating alto voice, led the protesters in singing “I Will Overcome,” a later version of “I’ll Be All Right,” to boost morale. Along the way, strikers crafted new verses — “we will win our rights,” “we will win this fight,” “we will overcome” — that gave the song still greater collective and political meaning. The tobacco strike ended in March 1946 with the protesters’ gaining modest concessions. Not long after, a few participants, including an African-
Folk School in the rolling foothills of southeastern Tennessee, where they shared their song with the school’s white music director, Zilphia Horton. Co-founded in 1932 by Ms. Horton’s husband, Myles, Highlander brought union organizers together for interracial residential workshops. Zilphia made music a staple of the curriculum and, over the next decade, she taught “We Will Overcome” to countless labor and civil rights activists, among them the folk singer Pete Seeger, who changed its chorus and title to “We Shall Overcome.” During Highlander’s 25th anniversary celebration in 1957, Seeger performed the song for King, who remarked the following day, “That song really sticks with you, doesn’t it?” Three years later, Guy Carawan, a white California folklorist who succeeded Zilphia Horton as Highlander’s music director, introduced “We Shall Overcome” to members of the Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee at their founding meeting in Raleigh, N.C. The song spread quickly, its redemptive message ringing out from picket lines, Freedom Rides and jail cells. It became the “Marseillaise” of the civil rights movement. The story of “We Shall Overcome” illuminates the rich history of the black freedom struggle. The movement did not, as popular memory would have it, begin in 1954 with Brown v. Board of Education and end when Johnson signed the Voting Rights Act on Aug. 6, 1965. Nor were its proponents focused solely on civil and political discrimination. Instead, the civil rights movement built on a vibrant interracial unionism
“long civil rights movement,” as historians call it, intertwined issues of race and class, insisting that economic disenfranchisement was neither separate from, nor less important than, political disenfranchisement. This is not to minimize the significance of the Voting Rights Act. Indeed, in light of recent efforts to restrict black access to the polls — abetted by the 2013 Supreme Court decision that freed some states to change their voting laws without federal approval — celebrating, and defending, this measure seems more important than ever. But an accurate rendering of the civil rights movement must include more than victories like the Voting Rights Act. From the coal fields of Birmingham to the foothills of Tennessee to the streets of Selma, those who sang “We Shall Overcome” sought rights and opportunities that extended far beyond the ballot box. Johnson said as much in his 1965 speech when he observed, “Even if we pass this bill, the battle will not be over. What happened in Selma is part of a far larger movement which reaches into every section and state of America. It is the effort of American Negroes to secure for themselves the full blessings of American life.” In our era of rising economic inequality, racial polarization and hostility to organized labor — when 27 percent of African-Americans live in poverty — it is important to remember everything that earlier protesters fought to overcome. Only then will we see contemporary struggles for economic justice, such as fast-food workers’ demands for a higher minimum wage and union rights, as part of a century-old civil rights movement. Only then will we hear the movement’s signature song not just as a source of reassurance, a comforting reminder of toppled barriers and
Tapping into the Benefits of Globalization
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ome people distrust globalization because they believe that free trade among nations could destroy their distinctive cultures. When developing countries began to import from advanced countries, the imported goods (food, clothing, movies, electronics, etc.) might have sometimes replaced the equivalent local products. As a result, we see young people wearing Levi’s jean pants, listening to latest hits by Korean pop-groups, eating Chinese food at local restaurants, celebrating Valentine’s Day, speaking in English, and so forth. For some older generation traditionalists, these are foreign cultures to be avoided. But as for young people, these are just tastes and styles of their generation--as if adopting these habits are indications that they are modern and high standard. As a people group, the Japanese seem to have been able to adopt modernity and globalization, thereby increasing their standard of living, and yet without losing touch with their tradition or ethnic culture. In other words, globalization is not anti-culture. It is essentially a commercial process and thus amoral. Many countries in Africa and Asia achieved independence from the European colonial powers during the 1950s and 1960s and were afraid of being dominated by them economically. So, many of these newly independent countries sealed themselves off from free trade and prohibited foreign investment. But as it turned out, they couldn’t break out of the vicious cycle of poverty, so by the 1980s many of these countries began to change their government policies by doing away with high tariff barriers and import quotas. The result was astonishing: the countries that became more open to trade and investment grew much faster in the1990s and 2000s than countries that were less open. Among other things, globalization has benefited developing countries by making it easier for them to get foreign funds and technology. Globalization refers to the integration of markets or countries becoming more open to the world trading system. The main three things that characterize a globalized country in the twenty-first century are as follows: Allowing Foreign Firms to Operate in One’s Country. Since the 1980s, many low-income countries have allowed high-income countries to relocate factories and multinational corporations to operate business in their own countries. Instead of draining out the economy of the host countries, most foreign companies have created more jobs and added revenue wherever they might be located. On the other hand, the bottom-line expectation of these companies has been to make a high rate of return. Since doing any business in a different country involves risks, foreign investors invariably have demanded certain pro-business regulatory conditions from the host countries. For example, a host country must have political stability and a respect for the rule of law and private property rights so that there is no danger that their assets will be arbitrarily seized; lower taxation and relatively low inflation so that the value of their assets won’t be eroded by soaring prices; and a liquid securities market and easy currency trading so they can sell their assets and bring their capital home, even on short notice. Participating in Foreign Direct Investment (FDI). This occurs when corporations build or purchase facilities in foreign countries and thus retain a significant degree of control into which the investment is made. Another good thing about FDI is that a low-income country can have access to foreign funds and technology that otherwise would not be available. Participating in Foreign Portfolio Investment. Unlike FDI, foreign portfolio investment is a passive investment in the sense that it occurs when an individual or firm buys stock or bonds issued in another country. But just like FDI, foreign portfolio investment can give a low-income country access to funds and technology that otherwise would not be available. The free flow of investment capital is the lifeblood of economic expansion. Daily flows of capital, reflected in currency values, are a continuous referendum on the perceived dynamism, stability, and future prospects of every nation. Now let’s briefly illustrate how application of globalization has enabled two previously poor countries to experience unprecedented economic growth within a few decades: The first example is Singapore. Although Singapore has a racially diverse population, its people are socially harmonious because they value openness more than sectarianism. This open mindset is also reflected in the government policy of adopting an open market economy. Singapore is pro-business and investment friendly, with very low tax rates. It is a country where private properties are well protected. As a commercial hub and banking center, investors can easily liquidate their assets. These are some reasons which have made Singapore an ideal investment destination in the world. Today there are more than 7,000 multinational corporations from the United States, Japan, and Europe operating in Singapore and adding revenue to the country. Moreover, Singapore is aggressive in trade with and investment in other countries. It is a major Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) outflow financier in the world. As a result of its foreign investment, more than 50 percent of its earnings are made from outside the country. All these factors have contributed to producing many Singaporeans to be world-class global citizens who are able to enjoy a high standard of living like others in all advanced countries. The second country for our purpose of illustrating the benefits of globalization is Mauritius. This tiny island country was once poor, having no minerals or natural resources except very limited arable land and a few harbors. But since its independence in 1968, the country has proven to be a stable democracy based on free elections and the rule of law. It also stands out for its comparatively good infrastructure, low trade barriers, and transparent business climate. As a result, the country has attracted a considerable number of foreign firms over the last several decades. Also, like Singapore, Mauritius has learned to take full advantage of the potential that comes from its racially diverse population (Asians, Europeans, and Africans)to build a wide business network outside its soil. It has attracted more than 32,000 offshore entities, many aimed at commerce in India, South Africa, and China. In fact, the country continues to expand its trade and investment outreach around the globe. All these factors have transformed Mauritius from a once low-income, agricultural based economy to one of Africa’s most prosperous economies today. So, should we Nagas be open to globalization? Many of our older generation leaders seem to view globalization negatively. They are afraid that opening ourselves up to globalization would damage our tradition, culture, or way of life. But is this a justifiable fear? Is maintaining culture more important than modern living that often comes with many economic benefits and unlimited privileges of access? Unlike those of the older generation, our young people---the generation of the twenty-first century— are not bogged down by the hang-ups of traditions, cultures, race, or religion. They seem very comfortable with modernity and people groups everywhere. They also seem more pragmatic, confident, and open toward be-
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Altercation & threats at school before nun was raped
KOLKATA, MARCH 18 (REUTERS): In the days before the rape of an elderly nun in an armed assault that has shaken India, death threats and extortion attempts had already shattered the peace at her Convent of Jesus and Mary school, police and school officials say. For 19 years, the Catholic school in the town of Ranaghat in West Bengal had been teaching children of workers at a nearby jute factory without incident. But three weeks ago, the school received death threats and demands for money in anonymous phone calls just days after the nuns had an altercation with the father of a boy who was expelled. The attack also comes amid a trend of worsening security for India's Christian minority, less than one year since the government of Hindu nationalist Prime Minister Narendra Modi came to power. Police are investigating if there was a link between the expulsion of the boy, the threats and Friday night's attack, when a group of ten men broke into the school offices before heading to the nuns' quarters. "This is a well-planned attack and conspiracy cannot be ruled out," said a police officer in Ranaghat contacted by telephone, who asked not to be named because of the sensitivity of the case. He said it was not yet clear if the three incidents were linked and that police were also investigating the religious angle. While the rape and robbery did not have clear re-
Mamata to 'entrust' CBI to probe into nun rape KOLKATA, MARCH 18 (IANS): West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Wednesday announced she would "entrust the investigation" of the gang rape of a 71-year-old nun in West Bengal's Nadia district to the CBI given its "seriousness" and "sensitivity". "The Ranaghat incident of March 14, 2015 is a very serious matter. The police administration was instructed to take swift action to nab the culprits. They are making their best efforts. "Considering the seriousness and sensitivity of the case and also the fact that the place of incidence is very close to the border area, I have decided to entrust investigation of the
case to CBI," Banerjee said in her Facebook post. The nun was brutalised by a gang of bandits inside the Convent of Jesus and Mary in Ranaghat, some 80 km from Kolkata, on Saturday. Banerjee said her government will co-operate fully with the agency. "Our government will provide all necessary cooperation and assistance to the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) for investigation in this case," she said. Cardinal Baselios Cleemis, who heads the Catholic Bishops' Conference of India, visited Ranaghat on Wednesday to meet the brutalised nun and sought swift action from the
chief minister. Prime Minister Narendra Modi, too, has expressed concern over the gang rape as well as the vandalisation of a church in Haryana, and sought reports on these incidents from the respective state governments. While the police have detained 10 people, their failure to arrest the attackers till now has created a furore among locals, who on Monday blocked Banerjee's convoy. She had gone there to meet the survivor, now admitted to a hospital. The West Bengal Human Rights Commission has sought a report from the state Criminal Investigation Department (CID).
A Catholic nun from the Missionaries of Charity, the global order of nuns founded by Mother Teresa, signs a banner during a rally to show solidarity with the nun who was raped during an armed assault on a convent school, in Kolkata March 16, 2015. (Reuters Photo)
ligious overtones, it took place against the backdrop of Hindu nationalistic rhetoric from groups allied with the government that critics believe provides a sense of impunity for attacks against minorities. The assault also marks a disturbing convergence of two social currents in contemporary Indian, violence against women and attacks against minority religions. A rape is reported on average every 21 minutes in India, and acid attacks, domestic violence and molestation against women are common. About a fifth of India's 1.27 billion people identify themselves as belonging to
faiths other than Hinduism. Muslims make up the largest minority, about 14 percent of the population, while Christians comprise about 2.5 percent. Since December, half a dozen churches have been vandalised, at the same time as conservative groups have campaigned to convert members of "foreign religions" such as Islam and Christianity to Hinduism. In the Ranaghat attack, the men roamed around the school and damaged a bust of Jesus Christ in a chapel before breaking into the nuns' quarters. Two attackers grabbed the 75-year-old nun who was in charge of
the school's finances and demanded the keys to a cupboard, the officer said, citing a report given by another nun who was an eyewitness. When she refused, she was raped by one man, the officer said. Other nuns were threatened with similar consequences unless they handed over gold chains and cash. In total the men made off with more than 1 million rupees ($15,950). Threats After Expulsion Police have detained nine men, but no arrests have been made. "We have never had to face a painful situation like this in India," said Sister Ja-
net, who supervises a network of 40 Convent of Jesus and Mary schools in India. She said nuns in the school told police about the telephone threats in late February. They came days after the nuns argued with the father of a boy who was expelled for posting photos of a girl student online and making lewd remarks on her Facebook page. Rather than opening an investigation into the threats, the police registered their concerns in a book reserved for minor complaints, Sister Janet said. "Police should have provided protection to the nuns but they did not take
Centre re-examining 9 coal mine bids Black money bill NEw DELHI, MARCH 18 (IANS): Even as the central government races against time to secure legislative sanction for the auction of cancelled coal blocks before parliament goes into its scheduled month-long recess on Friday, it is "re-examining" nine winning bids out of the 33 coal blocks auctioned so far. The development comes even as the bill which seeks to replace the ordinance under which mines are being e-auctioned, was approved on Tuesday by a Rajya Sabha panel, paving the way for its passing by the upper house. The coal ministry will take a decision this week on whether there are any price discrepancies in case of the nine winning bids, including those made by companies like Jindal Steel and Balco. The final decision on whether mine winning companies like Hindalco, Jindal Steel and Power, Jaypee Cements and Usha Martin would depend on the reexamination of these bids by the auction nominated authority. Five of these blocks belong to Schedule III (near operational) category, while four are under Schedule II (operational), a
coal ministry official told IANS on Wednesday. The ministry is considering whether these bids were too low when compared with the winning bids for other similar blocks through an analytical tool called "outlier", which looks for unusual observations that are far removed from the mass of data, the source added. "Not making any allegation of cartelisation as of now," Coal Secretary Anil Swarup tweeted on the matter. The ministry is looking at instances like the Brinda and Sasai blocks, bidding for which opened at Rs.1,802 per tonne and closed at Rs.1,804 per tonne. Similarly, bidding for the Meral mine opened at Rs.725 a tonne and closed at Rs.727 a tonne. Meanwhile, the Rajya Sabha Select Committee on the Mines and Minerals Amendment Bill on Tuesday also recommended its approval without any change. However, it wanted the government to consider issues like impact of mining activities on environment, rampant illegal mining, lack of proper and scientific mine closure, land acquisition and resettlement and capturing windfall profits for the welfare of local and tribal com-
munities. "The committee, in view of limited ambit of amending bill under its consideration, is of the opinion that these issues are of utmost significance that warrant serious consideration by the government. Changes to the Mines Act, which seek to introduce the system of auction of mines to enhance transparency in mineral allocations was passed in Lok Sabha earlier this month. It seeks to introduce a system of auction in granting prospecting licences, similar to that for coal proposed by the coal mines bill. The select committees' reports provoked the Congress party to strongly protest over the measures being rushed without taking on board the concerns of stakeholders. Protesting Congress members trooped into the well of the house, forcing a 10-minute adjournment, after the reports of the two select committees were presented in the house. As the reports were tabled in the upper house, Leader of Opposition Ghulam Nabi Azad said: "We want to register our protest against the manner in which mines and coal bills are being rushed for passing."
Indian-origin scientist turns cancer cells into harmless cells wASHINGTON, MARCH 18 (IANS): An Indian-origin researcher at the Stanford University in the US has found a method that can cause dangerous leukemia cells to mature into harmless immune cells known as macrophages. Assistant professor of medicine Ravi Majeti made the key observation after collecting leukemia cells from a patient and trying to keep the cells alive in a culture plate. "We were throwing everything at them to help them survive," said Majeti in a paper that appeared in the journal Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences. B-cell leukemia cells are in many ways progenitor cells that are forced to stay in an immature state. During the study, Majeti and post-doctoral scholar Scott McClellan found that some of the cancer cells in culture were changing shape and size into what looked like macrophages. The team confirmed that methods shown to have altered the fate of the mouse progenitor cells years ago
could be used to transform these human cancer cells into macrophages which can engulf and digest cancer cells and pathogens. B-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia with a mutation called the Philadelphia chromosome is a particularly aggressive cancer with poor outcomes. "So finding potential treatments is particularly exciting," Majeti added. Majeti and his colleagues have some reason to hope that when the cancer cells become macrophages they will not only be neutralised but may actually assist in fighting the cancer. "Because the macrophage cells came from the cancer cells, they will already carry with them the chemical signals that will identify the cancer cells, making an immune attack against the cancer more likely," Majeti explained. The researchers' next steps would be to see if they can find a drug that will prompt the same reaction and that could serve as the basis for a therapy for the leukemia.
proposes 10 yrs jail
NEw DELHI, MARCH 18 (IANS): Giving concrete shape to Finance Minister Arun Jaitley's budget announcement last month on recovering black money stashed away abroad, the cabinet-approved anti-black money law provides a short window to income tax assessees to declare assets, pay tax and penalty and avoid imprisonment. The Foreign Income and Undisclosed Assets (Imposition of New Tax) Bill, 2015, to be tabled in the Lok Sabha, provides for a maximum of 10 years rigorous imprisonment for offenders who evade taxes in relation to foreign assets. Under its provisions, the concealment of foreign income and assets will be noncompoundable and offenders will not be permitted to approach the Settlement Commission for resolving disputes. There will also be a penalty at the rate of 300% of taxes on the concealed income and assets. The new legislation will provide that income in relation to any undisclosed foreign asset or undisclosed income from any foreign asset will be taxable at the maximum marginal rate. Beneficial owner or beneficiary of foreign assets will be mandatorily required to file return, even if there is no taxable income. The Bill seeks to make non-filing of income tax returns or filing returns with inadequate disclosure of foreign assets liable for prosecution with punishment of rigorous imprisonment up to 7 years. The income tax department has shifted its attention from civil consequences to criminal consequences in serious cases of tax evasion.
the complaint seriously," she said. Modi said on Tuesday he was deeply concerned about the rape. Hardline Hindu nationalist groups that support him also condemned the rape, but said it would not affect their mission. "We speak the truth and mobilise support to fight for the well-being of a Hindu society," said Surendra Jain, spokesman for the radical Vishwa Hindu Parishad or World Hindu Council. "Why should we stop from promoting what we believe is the absolute truth? This is a Hindu nation and Christians and
Muslims should acknowlDespite a commitment edge this fact." to the preservation of the Catholic faith, and religious Mother Teresa classes for Catholic chilThe leader of the Hindu dren, many of the Ranaghat nationalist Rashtriya Sway- school's 800 pupils are Hinamsevak Sangh (RSS), a dus. group that is the ideologi"If they would be concal parent of Modi's ruling verting our children then party, said in February the none of the Hindus would charitable work of Mother have ever admitted their Teresa was aimed at con- children to this school," version. said Abiram Gupte, whose While there is no sug- three sons study there. gestion that the school "We cannot blame anyattack was carried out one," said Sister Janet. "But because of this, some com- the statements by leaders mentators have noted that of hardline Hindu organMother Teresa, a Nobel isations do make an impact peace laureate who has on the society, they want been beatified, also was a people to start viewing our Catholic nun doing chari- charitable work as a strattable work in West Bengal. egy to expand Christianity."
Ban on BBC documentary to continue till April 15 NEw DELHI, MARCH 18 (IANS): The ban on the telecast of controversial BBC documentary “India’s Daughter” on the December 16, 2012, gangrape will continue as the Delhi High Court on Wednesday asked the central government to place before it an advisory issued by it to ban the documentary.
A division bench of Chief Justice G. Rohini and Justice R.S. Endlaw posted the two public interest litigations (PILs) for revocation of the ban on the documentary’s telecast for April 15. “Place before this court the advisory issued on March 3 by the ministry of information and broadcasting,” said the bench.
An Indian woman farmer sits on a sidewalk as she attends a huge gathering of farmers near the parliament for a protest against the land acquisition bill, in New Delhi, India, Wednesday, March 18, 2015. The bill currently in parliament proposes to ease rules for acquiring land to facilitate infrastructure projects. (AP Photo
IAS officer’s death: Family demands CBI probe
BANGALORE, MARCH 18 (PTI): As public anger mounted over the mysterious death of an upright IASofficer, his family has raised doubts over police's claim that he committed suicideand hinted that he was under "political pressure", insisting on a CBI probe. "My son wouldn't have committed suicide. He is not like that. He was strong hearted. My son was not a coward. I had not given birth to a son who could commit suicide," Gowramma, mother of DK Ravi, whose death has sparked outrage and rattled the state administration, said. "He was a son of this country. I have a lost son of this country," an inconsolable Gowramma said, as the government came in the line of fire from the Opposition parties and others for the suicide theory given by police. Ravi's father Kariyappa, mother Gowramma and brother Ramesh staged a
protest in front of the Vidhana Soudha and threatened suicide if their demand was not met, a development that brought a rattled administration under more pressure. Ramesh said, "It is not suicide, I suspect it to be murder... we don't know who has murdered him, so investigation has to be handed over to CBI only then we will know the truth behind it.. Our agitation will continue, we have said that our family will commit suicide if we don't get justice…" 35-year-old Ravi, a popular bureaucrat for being honest and gutsy in taking on the sand and land mafia and tax evaders, was found hanging from a ceiling fan at his room in a flat here on Monday evening, with the police saying it was a case of suicide prima facie. "My younger brother died because of political pressure. I don't know whether we will get justice." Ravi's brother Ramesh said as he broke down.
There should be an impartial inquiry into the incident, the IAS officer's fatherin-law Hanumanthrayappa said. Asked whether Ravi had shared any threats he was facing, Gowramma said, "He did not tell me what he was going through, I don't know about it, he doesn't share with me all this...." "He did not tell me anything as I don't understand all those things....they didn't give him time to tell me...." an emotional Gowramma said, adding, "...I'm still not able to understand what has happened, I don't know who pressurised my son, who did all this, but I want justice for my son." Describing the scene when she first saw Ravi's body, Gowramma, who spoke to a Kannada TV channel, said "I felt something was done to him..." To a query, Hanumanthrayappa said, "S A Narayana Swamy, an MLA, was involved (in a land issue)."
He said he (Narayanswamy) was the one who sold the land to a group with multiple business interests. "It was a government land and government recovered it. The matter has reached High Court. There are media reports about it," he said. Asked if there was a direct threat from Narayana Swamy or the company and whether Ravi shared this with police or family, Hanumantharayappa said "once when he had told me, I had told him that if you get any threat or a phone call from anyone you inform this to Chief Secretary, who is the administrative head for all IAS officers or inform this to Chief Minister if possible....and had told him not to neglect this." Reacting to this, Narayanaswamy denied that he had links with any group, asserting that he had not held out any threats to Ravi. "I have not held out any type of threats, telephonical-
ly or otherwise. When there is no link with any group, why will I hold out any threats," the MLA said. "Is it possible to make any threatening calls to the Deputy Commissioner? Would he have kept quiet if I had made any threatening call," Narayanaswamy said. Hanumantharayappa urged the Chief Minister to investigate the matter and come out with the truth. He said he is ready to cooperate with any kind of high level inquiry. Talking about telephone calls, Hanumantharayappa said Ravi received his last call from Gulbarga. "Somebody from Gulbarga called him on his phone and asked him to come to the office at 11 AM. That was the last call," he said. He rubbished reports about differences between Ravi and his family. "There is no truth in reports saying that there are differences between two of our families," he added.
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Netanyahu surges to stunning victory in Israel
TEL AVIV, MARCH 18 (AP): Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s ruling Likud Party scored a resounding victory in the country’s election, final results showed Wednesday, a stunning turnaround after a tight race that had put his lengthy rule in jeopardy. With nearly all votes counted, Likud appeared to have earned 30 out of parliament’s 120 seats and was in a position to build with relative ease a coalition government with its nationalist, religious and ultra-Orthodox Jewish allies. Such a government would likely put Israel at odds with the international community over settlement construction and its opposition to Palestinian statehood, and continue clashing with the White House over hard-line policies. The election was widely seen as a referendum on Netanyahu, who has governed the country for the past six years. Recent opinion polls indicated he was in trouble, giving chief rival Isaac Herzog of the opposition Zionist Union a slight lead. Exit polls Tuesday showed the two sides deadlocked but once the actual results came pouring in early Wednesday, Likud soared forward. Zionist Union wound up with just 24 seats. Given the final results, it is all but assured that Is-
a voice that offers an alternative and a voice that tells it the truth,” he said outside his Tel Aviv home. Netanyahu’s return to power for a fourth term likely spells trouble for Mideast peace efforts and could further escalate tensions with the United States. Netanyahu, who already has a testy relationship with President Barack Obama, took a sharp turn to the right in the final days of the campaign, staking out a series of hard-line positions that will put him on a collision course with much of the international community. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu greets supporters at the party’s election In a dramatic policy reheadquarters In Tel Aviv on Wednesday, March 18. Exit polls from Israel’s national elections showed Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s Likud party nearly deadlocked versal, he said he now opposes the creation of a Palwith Isaac Herzog’s center-left Zionist Union. (AP Photo) rael’s largely ceremonial President Reuven Rivlin will task Netanyahu with forming a new government. Netanyahu says he hopes to do so quickly, within two to three weeks. “Against all odds, we achieved a great victory for the Likud,” Netanyahu told supporters at his election night headquarters, declaring victory even before final results were known. “I am proud of the people of Israel, who in the moment of truth knew how to distinguish between what is important and what is peripheral, and to insist on what is important.”
Netanyahu focused his campaign primarily on security issues, while his opponents instead pledged to address the country’s high cost of living and accused the leader of being out of touch with everyday people. Netanyahu will likely look to battle that image now by adding to his government Moshe Kahlon, whose upstart Kulanu party captured 10 seats with a campaign focused almost entirely on breadand-butter economic issues. Kahlon is expected to become the country’s next finance minister. A union of four largely
Arab-backed factions became Israel’s third largest party — with 14 seats — and gave Israel’s Arab minority significant leverage in parliament for the first time. Ten parties in all made it into parliament. Herzog, who appeared poised only days ago to stage a coup, conceded defeat, saying he called Netanyahu and offered him congratulations. He signaled that he would not join forces with Netanyahu and would rather head to the opposition. “I think that at this moment what Israel needs most of all is another voice,
‘No peace without a Palestinian state’ RAMALLAH, MARCH 18 (IANS): A senior Palestinian official reiterated on Wednesday after the Israeli elections results were out that without establishing a Palestinian state with east Jerusalem as its capital, “there will be no peace in the Middle East”. “The Palestinian position is the same Arab position that what is needed from the Israeli government is to be committed to the two-state solution and east Jerusalem as the capital of the future Palestinian state,” Xinhua news agency quoted Nabil Abu Rdineh, spokesman of the Palestinian presidency, as saying. He said the Palestinians did not care who the Israeli prime minister was as “what we want is to see an Israeli government that recognises the two-state solution and east Jerusalem is the capital of the Palestinian state”. Abu Rdineh’s remarks came after Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s right wing Likud party won the
highest number of seats in the parliamentary elections on Wednesday. On the eve of the elections, Netanyahu repeated his rejection to the establishment of a Palestinian state and considered the city of Jerusalem the united and eternal capital of the state of Israel. Meanwhile, Yasser Abed Rabbo, secretary-general of the Palestine Liberation Organisation (PLO) executive committee, told Xinhua that Likud’s victory in the elections “is a victory of racism and for the occupation and settlement”. He slammed the right wing in Israel as “a psychic society similar to the minority white community in South Africa”, adding that “the Palestinians shouldn’t be panicked or confused, because we have our means of response”. “We can submit to the international corporations and international courts, but in order to do this, the Palestinians should be united,” said the PLO official,
who called for the formation of a wide Palestinian unity government. Rabbo said the PLO executive committee would hold a meeting on Thursday “to debate and discuss the mechanisms of implementing the last decisions of the central council related to halting security coordination with Israel”. Saeb Erekat, another senior Palestinian official, warned on Tuesday night of the consequences of Netanyahu’s future policies after he formed a new Israeli government. “It has become clear that Netanyahu will form the coming Israeli government and the entire world listened to what he declared that there will be no Palestinian state and will continue settlement,” Erekat told Xinhua. He clarified that Netanyahu’s position “shows the rightness of the Palestinian diplomatic moves to join the International Criminal Court and the rightness of the decisions of the Palestinian Central Council”.
Myanmar ‘midnight inspections’ show the military still powerful YANGON, MARCH 18 (AP): The knock at the door of her family’s home came without warning in the dead of night, just as it always did during Myanmar’s long era of military rule. Outside, a group of government officials announced they had come to verify who was living there, citing a law that empowers the state to enter private homes any time they wish. When the woman opened the door, they hauled her son away. Such intrusions, known here as “midnight inspections,” have declined dramatically since Myanmar’s army ceded some power in 2011 and opened the country as never before. But the law that facilitates them is still on the books and being employed to suppress dissent. It’s just one facet of the massive power the military continues to wield here despite the country’s much-touted transition from junta rule. “They knocked on the door saying they needed to conduct a midnight inspection, but when we opened it, they took my son,” the distraught mother said of the 1 a.m. visit last week. The woman spoke on condition of anonymity because she feared both for her safety and that of her son. Several of those detained recently had been deemed sympathetic to students whose protests
against a new education law were brutally crushed by police this month. The night the woman’s son was taken into custody, The Associated Press documented three other inspections that ended with student activists being detained. The legislation allowing “midnight inspections,” known as the “Ward or Village Tract Administration Law,” has been on Myanmar’s books for nearly a century, since British colonial times. It was adopted by successive military juntas, which used it to monitor political opponents and restricting their movements, helping smother pro-democracy uprisings in 1988 and 2007. The law requires families to obtain permission from the state to host guests in their own homes, in some cases every three days, regardless of how long the visitors are staying. People who rent their homes are also considered “guests,” as are squatters who have built dwellings on land they don’t own. In the impoverished Yangon neighborhood of Dala, residents say administrators drive around on rickshaws equipped with speakers reminding people to register guests or “face charges according to the law.” Violations are punishable by seven-day jail terms and fines of about $50. The law gives administrators the right to exam-
ine “the places needed” to ensure compliance, paving the way for “midnight inspections.” This grants local officials “almost boundless authority” over their subjects, according to the Bangkok-based advocacy group Fortify Rights, which is releasing a report called “Midnight Intrusions” Thursday urging the government to dismantle the law. The group says the law “represents a systematic and nationwide breach of privacy” that has been used to obstruct public gatherings and stymie political activists, some of whom have sometimes been refused permission to host guests for training workshops. “It’s a remnant of authoritarian rule that’s still being used to control the population,” Fortify’s executive director Matthew Smith told The Associated Press. He said he fears that as Myanmar moves toward elections expected later this year, “we’re going to see this implemented more and more.” Although the local administrators who enforce the law are elected, they report to and must be approved by the Home Affairs Ministry, a portfolio overseen by the army. The home affairs minister, Lt. Gen. Ko Ko, was accused in a Harvard study last year of bearing responsibility for the execution, torture and enslavement of civilians
during his time as a military commander. The government says the law is aimed at ensuring peace and security. Parliament member Thein Nyunt said the law is essential in a country still wracked by rebel fighting and ethnic tensions. “It’s too early to speak of abolishing it. You can’t look at it solely from a humanrights perspective. We need stability first,” he said. But he added, “We need to ensure the law is used to protect, rather than oppress.” Changing the law is not a priority for opposition parties, which are more focused on amending the nation’s charter, in part to ease the military’s hold on power. At present, soldiers are guaranteed 25 percent of parliament seats and the army commanders hold the “right to take over and exercise state sovereign power” if an emergency is deemed to threaten the union. Smith also said many people are so habituated to submitting to the midnight-inspections law that they don’t even consider it intrusive, or a violation of human rights. Home inspections typically include community representatives of the government, police, army and intelligence services, even firefighters. The Myanmar Red Cross also has taken part, though last month announced it would no longer allow staff to participate.
estinian state — a key policy goal of the White House and the international community. He also promised to expand construction in Jewish areas of east Jerusalem, the section of the city claimed by the Palestinians as their capital. The Palestinians, fed up after years of deadlock with Netanyahu, are now likely to press ahead with their attempts to bring war crimes charges against Israel in the International Criminal Court. Renewed violence could also loom. The international community overwhelmingly supports the establishment of a Palestinian state in the West Bank, east Jerusalem and Gaza Strip, areas captured by Israel in 1967, and
opposes settlement construction. With the race close, Netanyahu reneged on his previous stated support for a Palestinian state in an attempt to shore up his hawkish base in a frenzied last day of campaigning. Netanyahu also infuriated the White House early this month when he delivered a speech to U.S. Congress criticizing an emerging nuclear deal with Iran. The speech was arranged with Republican leaders and not coordinated with the White House ahead of time. Reaching a two-state solution to the Palestinian conflict has been a top foreign policy priority for President Obama as well. In Washington, White
House spokesman Josh Earnest said Obama was confident strong U.S.-Israeli ties would endure far beyond the election, regardless of the victor. Throughout the campaign, Netanyahu portrayed himself as the only politician capable of confronting Israel’s numerous security challenges. Avi Degani, president of the Geocartography polling institute who had predicted an outright Likud victory, said ultimately Netanyahu’s experience prevailed. “There was a situation where many people wanted to replace him but there was no one whom they wanted to replace him with,” he said.
VIGILANCE COMMISSION
DIRECTORATE OF VIGILANCE & ANTI-CORRUPTION POLICE NAGALAND : KOHIMA
NO. RC -1/2015
NOTICE
Dated; Kohima the 18 thMarch’ 2015
This is to inform that the Special Investigation Team (SIT) of Vigilance & AntiCorruption Police, Nagaland will conduct physical verification of the Disabled Students, Special Education Teachers (SET), Helpers, Resource rooms & Equipments, Materials procured and disbursed to the School/beneficiary under the CSS scheme “Inclusive Education for Disabled at the Secondary Stage (IEDSS)” implemented by the School Education department, Nagaland during the year 2011-12 & 2012-13 in Dimapur districts from 24th – 26st March 2015 from 9:00 Am to 3:00 PM in the following schools covered under the IEDSS scheme: Sl. No Date 24/03/15 1 GHS Dhansiripar 2 GHS Singrijan 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14
Date 25/03/15 Date 26/03/15 GHS Medziphema GHS Burma Camp St. Joseph School Medzi- GHS Purana Bazar phema Pilgrim School, Phaipijan GHS Molvom Deaf Biblical Ministry, Naharbari Trinity School, Thahekhu GHS Moava St. Joseph, Chekiye Rev. Inachi Memorial GHS Chumukedima Eden School, Thilixu School, Thahekhu Livingstone foundation St. Joseph School, GHS Diphupar Hr. Sec School, Thahekhu Chumukedima Honili Memorial School, Mount Mary Hr. Sec. GHS Diphupar ‘A’ Signal Basti School, Chumukedima St. Thomas Montessori, Nagaland Police Central GHS Diphupar ’B’ Signal Angami School HMC High School, Dob- St. Savio School, Ward No. Vision home Hr. Sec. hinala 8, Chumukedima School, Diphupar King David School, Oppo- St. Gabriel High School, Christina Memorial Hr. site Metro Hospital Chumukedima Sec. School, Aoyimti GHS Sarbura GHS Aqahuto GHS Naga United GHS Lingrijan Sodzulhou School 6th Mile GHS Nihoto GHSS Dimapur GHS Sovima GHS Kuhuboto GHS Niuland
The Principals/Headmasters of the above mentioned schools are informed to direct the Disabled Students, SET & Helpers to be present in the school without fail. They are directed to produce the following documents at the time of physical verification: 1. List of the Disabled Students during the year 2011-12 & 2012-13. 2. List of materials procured/received under IEDSS from the DEO/Directorate of School Education/Suppliers, etc.during the year 2011-12 & 2012-13. 3. List of the Special Education Teachers (SET) in their schoolduring the year 2011-12 & 2012-13. 4. List of Helpers of in their schoolduring the year 2011-12 & 2012-13. 5. Attendance Register of the Disabled Students, SET & Helpers during the year 2011-2012 & 2012-13. 6. Cumulative Record of the Disabled studentduring the year 2011-12 & 2012-13. Further, the Disabled Students, Special Education Teachers (SET) and helpers are informed to report with the following documents during the verification. 1. 2 (two) Recent Passport size photographs. 2. Medical certificate of disability from Medical Officer in the case of Disabled student only. 3. Appointment Order (original & Xerox copy) in the case of SET & Helpers only. If such Students, Teachers or Helpers does not exist in the School or material not received by the School under IEDSS Scheme, the Principal/Headmaster of that School is requested to give such report in writing to the SIT before the physical verification. The SIT solicits co-operation from all concerned. Sd/(J. I YADEN) Inspector General of Police & Director Vigilance & Anti-Corruption Nagaland: Kohima
10 LOCAL Mon dpdb members urged to work collectively Dimapur
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moN, march 18 (Dipr): The Mon District Planning & Development Board (DPDB) meeting was held on March 16 at the DC’s conference hall in Mon. In his address to the house, chairman of DPDB, Mon, N Thongwang Konyak, Advisor DUDA, appealed to the members to work collectively to ensure peace and development in the district. He also informed that he was given addition charge of
SDPDB Tobu, and urged upon the members to extend full cooperation to the government for smooth implementation of the schemes and projects in the district. He apprised the house that the two contractors renovating the Mon- Namtola road has reported about their inability to complete the renovation project. In this regard, he asked them to give a written report to the DPDB, Mon about their inability to con-
tinue with the project. He said the DPDB will discuss the issues after receiving the letter from the contractors concerned. Meanwhile, Deputy Commissioner of Mon Angau I. Thou welcomed the members present and exhorted them to give full cooperation to the new DC. She advised the officers to deliver justice to their service by being physically present in their respective place of posting. At the same
Inter ward Two seats under supernumerary tournament at Jalukie quota for students from J&K JalukiE, march 18 (Dipr): The 8th Inter Ward tournament of Jalukie Town was organised by Jalukie Town Youth Organisation on 17th March 2015 at Multi-Disciplinary Sports complex Jalukie Town with SDO (C) Jalukie Rhosietho Nguori as the chief guest. The chief guest in his speech encouraged the players that games and sports has become one of the most important activities in today’s life and it is through games and sports that we could bridge so many differences and create congenial atmosphere for a better town to live in. It increased the social interaction as you play with other people around you. Youth has important role and responsibility in different fields. While stressing on sports he said that a spirit of true sportsmanship is a must to excel in any field of sports. The programme was chaired by Kisuina Iheilung and invocation prayer was pronounced by Pastor JTLBC Mongzeung while welcome address was delivered by Games and Sports Secretary JTYO, Chileuheingle Iheilung. Earlier the tournament was declared open by the chief guest. All 9 wards of Jalukie Town are participating in the tournament of which 15 football men’s and 12 volleyball women’s teams are vying for the championship. The opening programme was attended by host of public leaders GRS/Women welfare society and youths of Jalukie town.
Nagaland Football Association informs Dimapur, march 18 (mExN): The Nagaland Football Association will be conducting a residential course for AIFF (All India Football Federation) “D’’ Certificate Coaching Course at I G Stadium, Kohima from 1st April till 6th April 2015. Interested Candidates may contact for further details at: 9862835381 (Kohima); 8729881358 (Kohima); 9615633568 (Dimapur)
kohima, mar ch 18 (Dipr): The Secretary, University Grants Commission, Ministry of Human Resource Development, Government of India, Prof (Dr) Jaspal S. Sandhu has issued a notification vide No. D.O.No.F.1-1/2012 (SA-lll) dated 10th March, 2015 directed the Vice Chancellor, all Universities for creation of 2 seats under Supernumerary Quota for students from Jammu & Kashmir in continuation of office letter of even number dated October 19, 2012 and 8th September, 2014. The matter was already explained from the Inter-Ministerial Committee of the Ministry of
Human Resource Development, as a part of the special scholarship scheme for Jammu & Kashmir, has decided to create 2 seats under Special Supernumerary Quota, in all recognized higher education institutions for students from Jammu & Kashmir. Accordingly, all the Vice Chancellors were requested to implement this decision. The competent authority also requested to instruct all the colleges affiliated with to the concerned University to implement this decision in their respective institutions. This would accord highest priority to this request.
time, she thanked the members for their cooperation and support rendered to the administration and also the love and concern given by the people of Mon during her three years and eight months stay in the district. She further informed that Kamzei Konyak, former MTC Chairman and Chemyuh Konyak Executive Secretary, KBBB, Mon have been nominated as co-opted members of the DPDB repre-
senting the Chui and Mon village, the landowners of Mon Town respectively. She also informed the HoDs who have not submitted the list of the contract and fixed appointees of their respective establishment to submit immediately to the DC office for onward submission to the government. The board forwarded up-gradation of Green Valley School, Mon town to the department concerned.
Training on king chilli pickle and mushroom cultivation
Dimapur, march 18 (mExN): ATMA Dimapur, Kuhuboto Block conducted a training and demonstration on preparation of king chilly pickle and mushroom cultivation at Sunito Village, Dimapur with Chumyani, AFA & BTT Member, Kuhuboto Block as the resource person. ATMA-Dimapur Kuhuboto Block BTM Akavi Holo in a press release stated that Chumyani gave a brief introduction on king chilli, which is one of the traditional crops of Nagaland. She elaborated on its medicinal value as it is used as a cure for stomach ailments. The resource per-
son further motivated the SHG women farmer to take up activity like pickle making, which can enhance their livelihood. She also explained the process of mushroom cultivation. She illustrated that the spawned bags should be kept in a room away from direct sunlight for incubation and further elaborated on the time, temperature and days to be kept before harvesting. She also encouraged the participants to take up mushroom cultivation as it is cultivable throughout the year and can help boost their SHG economy. It also has medicinal value for heart diseases, diabetes, kidney problem etc.
Youth moulding crusade at Tening- April 7 to 9
TENiNg, march 18 (Dipr): Youth Moulding Crusade for the younger generation of Tening is scheduled to be conducted from April 7 to 9 at Tening Village Baptist Church under Liangmai Baptist Association (LBA) (N). The crusade will be held under the banner of “Taste and see that the Lord is good”. Youth Director Tening Village Baptist Church, Dinwangbo has stated that the motive of this Crusade is to encourage the upcoming
young people to have sheer determination to do something and to prepare oneself to build true moral foundation before they set in wrong path, since they are the backbone to bring radical changes in the Society. Youth Director, Dinwangbo also appealed all the youths to make use of their leisure time to come and attend the three-day crusade organised by the youth Department (TVBC). He also urged all the youths residing outside the vil-
lage to avail the opportunity. Youth Director also appealed to all the concerned people to extend support towards the youth moulding crusade through financial as well as prayer support. He also mentioned that Liangmai Baptist Association Executive Secretary, Kitanwi Chawang has consented to be the main resource person. Different kind of outdoor activities will be carried out during the three-day programme.
MCC students participate St Francis Xavier’s Church observes IWD in outdoor activities
kohima, march 18 (mExN): A team of 16 NSS members of Model Christian College Kohima represented the college during the reception and flag off ceremony of ‘Call of the Brahmaputra’ team, the rallying cyclists from Maharashtra, at Raj Bhavan, Kohima. Meanwhile, the Department of Botany, Model Christian College Kohima, headed by Assistant Professors Nengpilhing Singson and Gunamani, visited the plywood factory at 4th mile and 7th mile in Dimapur along with 14 students (Botany Honours)
as a part of curricular activities on March 13. YM Jami IFS (Divisional Forest Officer), Dimapur and his official colleagues, guided the visiting team. The Department of Sociology, on the other hand, had a field study at Rüsoma village March 13 under the guidance of Kevileno Zao, HoD Sociology. Students (Sociology Honors) interviewed and interacted with the village Chairman on certain topics like education, administration, income, village activities, history of the village, religion, culture, and tradition.
kiDima, march 18 (mExN): St Francis Xavier’s Church of Kidima Parish, Kohima Diocese, observed International Women’s Day 2015 with Parish Priest Reverend Father Thomas Muttathil as main celebrant on March 8 at the Church premises. A press release said that Reverend Father Thomas Muttathil highlighted the history of women’s role in the time of war and destruction, peace and harmony in the society. The New Testament in the Holy Bible reveals that Mary, Mother of Jesus, was the first Christian leader, Muttathil said. Superior, Franciscan Sisters of Saint Mary of the Angels (FSMA) expressed her joy at the celebration of International Women’s Day and stated that women are blessings for homes, society and the world. Kidima Catholic Youth Association sang a hymn on the occasion.
Mon District ASHA review meeting held
moN, march 18 (Dipr): District Health Society, Mon conducted ASHA Review Meeting of Mon Sadar on March 16 and the same will be followed by the other blocks on their scheduled days. The focus of the meeting is to ascertain the activities undertaken by the ASHAs in the field, provide feedback as health educator and promoters in the community, share information, issues related to ASHA’s grievances and discuss on the incentives payment status of ASHAs. DPM, Bonnie Konyak, DCM, Eunice Thalih, Asha-coordinator, Nyeilei and Ashas of each village under Mon sadar attended the meeting. Thalih, explained the book on “Community and home based and ASHA’s passbook.” Meanwhile, in commemoration of the women’s day, DPM shared on the matters related to being a women and awarded ASHA of Shangnyu village for winning the title of Best ASHA under Mon Sadar.
ATMA dimapur trains farmers, sHGs Dimapur, march 18 (mExN): With an objective to equip the farmers and provide a stage for the Self Help Groups (SHGs), one-day demonstration on ‘detergent powder making’ and ‘dish washing gel’ was organised by Agricultural Technology Management Agency (ATMA) Dimapur on March 10 at Ghokito Village under Kuhuboto Block. Sentinaro, BTM (ATMA), Dhansiripar Block, the resource person, demonstrated the process of making detergent powder and dish washing gel. She further elaborated on the carefulness and cleanliness required during the process and encouraged the participants to take up such activities, which can also bring additional income to their daily and yearly activities undertaken. Akavi V. Holo, BTM Kuhuboto Block ATMA-Dimapur in a press release stated that altogether 33 farmer SHGs participated in the training and demonstration. Earlier, Kikato, AFA & AES Member (ATMA) Kuhuboto Block, chaired the programme.
Farmers sensitised on Integrated Agromet Advisories Dimapur, march 18 (mExN): Gramin Krishi Mausam Sewa, a project under the IMD, Pune ongoing at ICAR Research Complex for NEH Region, Nagaland Centre have been providing integrated agro advisories on crop and animal husbandry as well as on fisheries biweekly through short message service to the registered mobile numbers of the farmers throughout the state of Nagaland. A daylong awareness programme and interactive sessions on Agromet Advisory was conducted at the ICAR Nagaland Centre wherein 50 farmers from different villages namely Pherima (A), Tenyiphe I, Bamunpukhuri I, Medziphema, Dhansiripar, Kukidolong participated. Technical sessions on the impact of weather parameters on crop disease, pests’ management, soil properties, horticulture crop production and animal husbandry were held with scientists of the institute, Subject Matter Specialists from KVK Dimapur and Assistant Professor from SASRD, Nagaland University as resource persons. The participating farmers actively interacted and provided feedback on the usefulness of the service they have been receiving. Joint Director, ICAR Nagaland Centre, Dr. Bidyut C. Deka while addressing the farmers highlighted the importance of Agromet advisories for farm operations and how they can improve up on their farming systems with these advisories and increase the income. Dr. Deka also mentioned about the monthly advisories that are being provided on the first Friday of every month through the Morung Express. The programme was successfully managed and coordinated by Tasvina R. Borah, Scientist I/C GKMS project, Imtisenla Walling, Technical Officer, GKMS project and Nusungtemjen Imsong, Observer, AMFU, Jharnapani, Medziphema.
Beekeeping and gender sensitisation training held mokokchuNg, march 18 (mExN): Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Mokokchung conducted training on ‘Beekeeping for self help group and gender sensitisation’ at Aliba village sponsored under NICRA Project funded by CRIDA, Hyderabad on March 12. During the technical session, the farmers were trained on beekeeping tasks and the installation of beehives by Ruopfüselhou Kehie, Subject Matter Specialist (Entomology), while Bendangjungla, Subject Matter Specialist (Genetic & Plant Breeding) enlightened the participants on Gender Sensitization. Rüyosü Nakro, Subject Matter Specialist (Agricultural Extension), also trained the Self Help Groups on the importance of Book Keeping and Management. This was followed by distribution of Beehives to the members of SHG.
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Freedom of expression is not free; but no free media, no true democracy
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ours after the unfortunate March 5 lynching incident at Dimapur, the Government of Nagaland quickly admitted total failure to law and order. Almost all the sections of the people had taken the state government to task for its incompetence in tackling the situation. While admitting their total failure to law and order with regard to the unfortunate March 5 lynching incident, the state government was critical of Social Media activities particularly Facebook Groups like Naga Blog and Naga Spears saying that users might fuel the highly volatile situation by their provocative posts including rumors in their blogs. In fact within 24 hours of the March 5 lynching incident at Dimapur, the state government had written to the Indian Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-In) to block some websites and Facebook Groups. The Government also took steps to ban on SMS and Mobile Data services within 24 hours of the incident and the ban continued till March 12 evening. All these measures, the state authorities explained, were taken in view of fast developing fragile situation in post-March-5-Dimapur incident. Soon after the students’ protests in front of the Deputy Commissioner’s Office at Dimapur on March 4 and the next day’s unfortunate March 5 incident at Dimapur, the images, videos and texts started going out from various mobile phones by using “WhatsApp Messenger” facilities. The WhatsApp Messenger is an instant messaging app for smartphones and it enables users of select feature phones to use the Internet to communicate. In addition to text messaging, WhatsApp can be used to send images, videos and audio media messages. Locations can also be shared through the use of integrated mapping features. WhatsApp has also rolled out the most awaited feature of voice calling throughout the globe recently. In October 2014, WhatsApp was the most globally popular messaging app with more than 600 million active users, with India alone boasting a user base of more than 70 million. In January 2015 it reported surpassing 700 million users. WhatsApp is one the most convenient and fastest messengers today. WhatsApp service is so easy unlike Email that one does not need to have the basic knowledge of computer. In fact, people stop using their email services sending their
pictures to somebody by attaching the images. These WhatsApp services have already cut the so-called amazing Email services into sizes. The people call Email services as outdated today. Now almost all the people particularly youth and students have sophisticated mobile phones with pre-installed WhatsApp Messenger facilities, besides other messaging apps. And with the advent of such fast modern digital technologies in our lives, the people including professionals, youth, students, etc. have been conveniently using the services. As such, when the mob of thousands stormed the Dimapur Central Jail on March 5 to find the alleged rapist and later pulling him out of his prison cell, parading him naked and lynching afterwards, the events would be videoed, photographed by many agitators with their mobile phones. The modern technologies are such that you can not only send instant images, video and audio media messages to others but also upload those materials instantly in Social Media sites such as Facebook, YouTube, Instagram, etc. from your mobile phones. The state government’s apprehension that Social Media would fuel the situation at the time of March-5 incident is understandable. It is rather preventive measure. But banning the Facebook Groups like Naga Blog or Naga Spears would not solve the fragile situations that came out as a result of total breakdown of law and order. Blocking SMS and Mobile data services in the state for the time being in view of the highly fragile situation could be seen as one of the right steps as the state law enforcement agencies had swung into action in the post-March 5 incident at Dimapur. But banning the Social Media like Naga Bog or Naga Spears would only send negative message because Social Media networking sites are part and parcel of media. It would have been most appropriate if the authorities sent formal advisories to those Social Media networking sites which, they felt, had been posting provocative images and rumors having potential to fuel more negative waves outside the state or inside the state. At the most, the owners of such blogs, it is believed, would have immediately taken measures to screen out those highly objectionable materials from posting in their blogs if they were given advisories during the highly
volatile situations. In the past, there were instances that the some state governments in the northeastern region were compelled to issue advisories to the electronic media particularly the local TV Channels to stop from repeated telecasting of the video footages which had dangers of generating unwanted situations among the communities. But the authorities never tried to ban them for telecasting those materials. In many cases, the media associations had also resolved not to highlight any of the images or video footages which had the potential to fuel more unwanted situations. Almost all the major newspapers in the country and the world have their own Code of Ethics. The media personnel’s professionalism can be gauged at the time social turmoil. It is up to the media personnel whether they will use them or not or in what manner they will report. Social Media Groups are also part of this. Sometimes professionalism matters a lot than the Code of Ethics, because our reporting should not invite riots, communalism or destructions in our society. But today there have been drastic changes in the traditional media activities the world over with the advent of the “Social Media.” The definition of media has been reinvented with the coming of “Social Media” and every individual’s lifestyle has been drastically influenced in a shortest time ever. The traditional media has to accept this “Social Media” revolution. We cannot reject this. There is no way except adapting to this “Social Media revolution.” In fact, every newspaper, journal or magazine has its own Social Media sites over and above their own Online Publications. There are hundreds of Social Media networking sites in the world today. About 70% of youth including students use Facebook. All the political bosses including Presidents, Prime Ministers, even Kings and Queens have owned their own “Social Media networking sites” particularly the Facebook. The President of the USA Barak Obama had extensively used Facebook during his last Presidential election campaigns and he acknowledged that the voters across the United States had been greatly influenced by the Facebook. In India, in the last 16th Lok Sabha elections, we all saw how Narendra Modi had used Facebook for his election campaigns. In fact,
he had reportedly hired media professionals from the US to work on his Social Media sites at the time of his last Lok Sabha election campaigns. Today his (Modi) Facebook account, https://www.facebook.com/narendramodi, has 28,016,81 followers. On his maiden trip to India, Facebook co-founder and one of the world’s youngest billionaires Mark Zuckerberg had even called on Prime Minister Modi last year after the latter had successfully used the Social Media site in his last Lok Sabha election campaigns. The President of India’s Facebook Account, https://www.facebook. com/presidentofindiarb,2,325,127 followers. The President of the United States of America, Barack Obama’s Facebook Account, https://www.facebook.com/barackobama, has45,179,513 followers. The list can go on. Today, the world has also accepted the Social Media sites as official. If you go for any activities, you are normally asked to submit your Social Media sites. The Social Media has also brought unprecedented unison among the world communities, just becoming as one family. The world has become at your fingertips. The Facebook has many facilities in itself. You can create your own Facebook Account in your own name as personal site or create Group Ones under certain banner like the ones The Naga Blog or The Naga Spears. They have created these accounts to highlight many issues, be it political or development or social or economic or education or social crimes or evils or remedies, etc. And they have been doing it with large number of users joining them. Number of important and very pertinent issues used to be highlighted in these Facebook Group blogs and have heated debates kept going. The most interesting part was the sequence of comments and debates on particular topics put up by users or administrators. Over and above such highly debatable topics, they also highlight events that take place and in this way, many users also get enlightened and educated along the way. Indeed, it has become one of the most powerful media tools in the world today. In fact, our educated youth have a quantum jump in the sea of knowledge with the power of the media they use from their Social Media facilities. And while knowing about the nook and corner of the world through the Social Media activities, it is our equal rights to let the world also know what we are up to and
what is happening in our places. I always said that the people in remotest corner of Nagaland know what had happened in America but the Americans do not know what had happened in Nagaland. Is not it our responsibilities to let the world know what are we up to and our history, works, activities, cultures and traditions, by using the unique Social Media technologies? One should not forget that the Social Media is a very powerful platform and medium for the people today. The world is still talking about the freedom of expression and our country is one of the largest democratic nations in the world. This democratic values and credentials are closely interlinked with the freedom of expression enshrined in our Constitution. On the other hand, freedom of expression is not free but without free media, there is no true democracy. Yet, the crux of the freedom of expression lies in the individuals who use it and media who are forming larger opinion in the society should maintain ethics of journalism. But banning Social Media such as The Naga Blog or The Naga Spears in the wake of the unfortunate March 5 incidents at Dimapur will only be seen as going against the sanctity of the “Freedom of Expression.” The authority can only ask the Blog owners to refrain from uploading any stories or images or videos or any objectionable materials which had the potential to generate unwanted communal flare-ups outside the state or inside the state. At the same time, administrators of the blogs such as Facebook Groups should also frame “Code of Ethics” for the users while holding up their posts, images and videos till such time the administrators approve them with thorough screening. Northeast people are still struggling to catch up with the rest of the world and in fact, with the advent of Social Media technologies in our lives, we started pushing ourselves into many fronts and opening our eyes that we should wake up from the deep slumbers. We should use this God given technologies for our future advancement with discipline, culture and dignity. I hope the state authorities will reconsider the banning of any Social Media sites in the state as it will only push our younger generation into the dark, because their voices will not be heard. The media is one of the important organs of democracy. Oken Jeet Sandham
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view with Playboy magazine, the 23-yearold pulled no punches when it came to explaining exactly what she disliked. “I hate everything about this country. Like, I hate fat white Americans,” she told the publication. “All the people who are crunched into the middle of America, the real fat and meat of America, are these racist conservative white people who live on their farms. Those little teenage girls who work at Kmart and have a racist grandma—that’s really America.” Azealia has never been afraid to speak her mind since she made her mark on the music industry with her debut track 212 in 2011. “Yeah, I am loud and boisterous. And I am black, and I am a pain in your ass,” she said. “I get annoyed with the fact that I’m even asked to explain myself. I get upset when
Azealia Banks is “Loud and Boisterous” but is unapologetic about it.
peop l e are like, ‘Why don’t you just make music?’ What would happen if I couldn’t sing? Then I’d just be another black b***h to y’all. It’s really f**king annoying.” To Azealia, race is a huge issue that she feels the need to speak out about, and she won’t stop until she is heard. “Black people need reparations for building this country, and we deserve way more f**king credit and respect,” she raged.
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he reality TV stars, who are aged 19 and 17 respectively, have opted to take a lead from their older half-sibling Kim Kardashian West, who has already developed her own game. Kendall announced the news on her Instagram account, writing: ''We couldn't wait to tell you any longer! Excited to announce that we are working on our own mobile game! #KendallKylieGame #staytuned (sic)'' Kim, 34, launched her own game for mobile phones, 'Kim Kardashian: Hollywood', last year, allowing members of the public to pretend to be a rising celebrity pal of the reality TV beauty. Kendall and Kylie were recently added to Kim's game, which has already been downloaded more than 23 million times. Kim, by contrast, is still to comment on the announcement after it was recently claimed she and Kylie are ''competitive''.
David Beckham named among richest retired Sports Stars
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avid Beckham is challenging basketball Legend Michael Jordan for the Title of World's Best Paid Retired Athlete Less Than Two Years after Hanging up His Soccer Boots. The British star, who quit the game in 2013, was named number two in Forbes magazine's list after earning around $75 million (£46.9 million) in 2014. The massive takings put him ahead of basketball stars including Shaquille O'Nealand Magic Johnson, and soccer icon Pele, who all feature in the top 10, and Beckham is only out-earned by Jordan, who is said to have made $100 million (£62.5 million). Jordan, 52, retired from basketball in 2003.
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talks about his sense of dressing. Price quotes Modi as saying, “God has gifted me the sense of mixing and matching colours. So I manage everything on my own. Since I’m God gifted I fit well in everything. I have no fashion designer but I’m happy to hear that I dress well.” The book also goes on to examine PM Modi’s brand, his social media dominance and high-tech campaign during the 2014 General Elections. Modi’s pin-stripe suit, which had letters repeatedly spelling out Modi’s name, not only caught the eye of many fellow Indians, it gained attention from US President barrack Obama, who said that the Indian prime minister outstyled the First Lady Michelle Obama. In his book, Price also talks about the popular Modi kurta, which became an internationally sought-after brand. The book mentions that Modi’s clothing always set him apart from the rest, which made the RSS suspicious of him breaking traditions. Price goes on to talk about the Lok Sabha elections results day. On the day of counting of votes, Modi was alone in his room meditating with no television on and took telephone calls only after 12 noon.
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umors have long swirled that Jamie Foxx is romancing Katie Holmes. Multiple sources now confirm to the People that the two have been seeing each other for more than a year. "This is not some intense romance," a source told People. "Jamie and Katie are friends and have been for a long time. They are two adult who are attractive and single, and so apparently conclusions will be drawn." Despite having fun hanging out for more than a year, the two are not ready for anything serious. "They're not about to run off and make some serious commitment," the source added. People reports that Holmes, 36, has been spotted numerous times near Foxx's home and the two "spend hours together." Since Holmes' divorce from Tom Cruise, the actress has said she still believes in love. "I'm a very loving person," Holmes told People in November. "Of course I'm open to finding love again." Representatives for Holmes and Foxx were not made immediately available to FOX411 for comment.
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hen creating a new collection, you'd imagine a designer's mood board to be covered in a patchwork of photos, formative sketches and swatches of fabric and thread. What you might not expect to find is a child's artwork, which is exactly what Stella McCartney used as a springboard for her latest project - a Tshirt range in aid of children's protection charity War Child. The two designs were inspired by contributions to the Draw Me to Safety scheme, a project which was launched by McCartney and UN Special Envoy Angelina Jolie at the Preventing Sexual Violence in Conflict summit last year. Incidentally, Jolie wore an Atelier Versace gown printed with her children's colour scribbles, drawings and doodles to marry Brad
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Pitt in September 2014. McCartney and Jolie asked children aged 8 to 15 across the UK and from War Child's projects to enter artwork which answered a simple question: "What makes you feel safe?" The idea was to raise awareness about what safely means to children around the world. McCartney's designs were based on the best entry - apparently the budding artist favours line drawings as well as hearts and teddy bears - and are available on her website and stores. The children's T-shirt is £32 and the women's is £72; all profits from the sales will be donated to War Child. discuss a viral superstar who could transform himself into various female celebrities, including Kim Kardashian and Michelle Obama, using makeup. Figueroa was apparently taken aback by the Filipino man’s transformation into the First Lady, according to the Huffington Post: “Mind you, you know that Michelle Obama looks like she’s part of the cast of ‘Planet of the Apes,’ the film,” he said. By Wednesday, Univision had fired Figueroa, and pulled references to him from their websites. In a statement to the Huffington Post, Univision called Figueroa’s remarks “completely reprehensible and in no way reflect the values or opinions of Univision.”
Aishwarya turns down offer to be judge on 'Nach Baliye 7'
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umour has it that Aishwarya Rai Bachchan was approached by the makers of popular dance reality show ‘Nach Baliye’ to be a judge for the seventh instalment of the show. However the actress, who has been juggling between her mommy duties, acting and brand endorsements had to decline the offer. Aishwarya thinks taking on another project like a TV show will leave her with no free time at all. The previous season of the show, had Shilpa Shetty, Sajid Khan and Terence Lewis as judges. Aishwarya is currently shooting for Sanjay Gupta’s ‘Jazba’, which marks her big screen comeback. She was last seen in Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s ‘Guzaarish’.
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he first photos of Chris Brown's daughter Royalty have been revealed! Now 9 months old, Royalty has been kept out of the media since news broke out weeks ago that Brown fathered a child with his friend, Nia Amey. On Monday, Royalty and her mom were spotted visiting Brown who was in Houston for the night for a concert, according to Daily Mail. Brown met up with Amey and their daughter before his show and in one of the photos released online, the mother-daughter pair were seen being escorted to the singer's tour bus.
According to the outlet, Royalty and her mother were accompanied by Amey's eldest daughter, 13, when they were picked up from a nearby hotel to attend Brown's concert. Brown and Amey have known each other for over five years now; however it was only recently revealed that the 25-year-old "Loyal" singer was her child Royalty's dad.
In fact, when the 31-yearold model celebrated her baby shower last year, she had invited a man named Brazil, whom they thought was the father of her child back then. However, a DNA test proved that Brown was indeed Royalty's real fa-
ther and the once troubled singer has now committed to providing and taking care of his daughter.
He reportedly "calls Nia regularly and now says he wants to openly participate in raising the baby," according to an insider. Meanwhile, Brown has yet to repair his relationship with ex-girlfriend Karrueche Tran, who promptly dumped the singer when news of him fathering a child broke out.
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SYDNEY, march 18 (PTi): Indian icon Sachin Tendulkar led the cricketing world in applauding Sri Lankan veterans Kumar Sangakkara and Mahela Jayawardene, who bowed out of ODIs on Wednesday after their team's World Cup quarterfinal loss to South Africa. Both Jayawardene and Sangakkara had announced that the World Cup would be their final ODI assignment and much to the dismay of the Lankan fans, it ended on a disappointing note for the much celebrated duo with Sri Lanka losing by nine wickets to the Proteas. "Well done on glorious ODI caSouth Africa's Dale Steyn appeals for a wicket to the umpire during their Cricket World Cup quarterfinal match against Sri Lanka in reers @KumarSanga2 & @MahelaJay Being Sydney, Australia, Wednesday, March 18. (AP Photo) an integral part of the ODI side for so many For Sri Lanka, runner-up total 127-9, not long after play Perera (0) in the over in be- years,it is difficult to imagine the side withSYDNEY, march 18 (aP): The choker tag no longer bur- at the last two World Cups, it was disrupted by a spectator tween. It was a calamitous pe- out the 2 of you.Wishing you the very best dens AB de Villiers and South was a disappointing end to running onto the field, and riod for Sri Lanka, which has and will miss the 2 of you constructing the Africa after they ended a win- the glittering limited-overs immediately before a brief relied heavily on its strong top innings in coloured clothes," Tendulkar order to post decent totals. less streak in Cricket World careers of veterans Kumar shower interrupted play. tweeted. Sangakkara played a whopping The only other significant 404 ODIs, scoring 14,234 runs at an average Tahir returned to take the Cup knockout matches with a Sangakkara and Mahela Jaynine-wicket quarterfinal vic- awardene. Slow bowlers Du- last wicket, Lasith Malinga (3), contribution with the bat came of 41.98. Jayawardene, on the other hand, tory over 1996 champion Sri miny and Tahir combined to to finish off an innings that from Lahiru Thirimanne, who amassed 12,650 runs from 448 ODIs at an ruin Sri Lanka's innings after started with great expectation scored a cavalier 41 from 48 average of 33.37. Lanka on Wednesday. balls before he was caught and The tag became a source the pacemen dismissed the and ended badly. Tributes also poured in from other inDuminy became the first bowled by Tahir in the 20th ternational stars with former South Africa of frustration for South Africa, openers cheaply. Sri Lanka, after winning South African and just the over. The openers were out with captain Graeme Smith being among those which regularly fielded teams capable of winning the World the toss and electing to bat, eighth bowler to take a hat just 4 on the scoreboard, both to who congratulated the two for their stellar excellent catches; Kusal Perera international careers. Cup after rejoining the inter- was out in 37.2 overs, having trick at the World Cup. His hat trick started on (3) was caught behind off the national arena at the 1992 spiralled from 114-4 in the "Congrats to @MahelaJay and @Kumarthe last ball of the 33rd over bowling of recalled paceman Sanga2 on incredible careers and what briltournament, but failed in five 33rd over to 118-8. After watching a proces- when he had skipper Angelo Kyle Abbott in the second over, liant memories they gave us all," tweeted straight playoffs. The win was set up by Im- sion of batsmen come in Mathews (19) caught by du and Tillakaratne Dilshan (0) Smith. "To @KumarSanga2 & @MahelaJay ran Tahir's 4-26 and JP Dumi- and go out, Sangakkara (45) Plessis to a poor shot, and edged Dale Steyn to du Plessis bad luck tonight but well done on your suny's hat trick - the pair com- was forced onto the attack continued with wickets on the at second slip. perb careers. Good luck and hope to see you Sangakkara dropped an- both in the future!" added former Sri Lanka bined to take four wickets for late, and his run of consecu- first two balls of the 35th. He had Nuwan Kulaseka- chor and the runs dried up in coach Dav Whatmore. Australian all-roundtwo runs in nine balls as Sri tive centuries ended at four Lanka crumbled all out for when he was caught near the ra (1) caught behind to a faint partnerships with Jayawar- er Shane Watson also tweeted his apprecia133. Quinton de Kock led the boundary by David Miller edge, and Tharindu Kaushal, dene (4), who was caught be- tion for the veterans. "Sad to see two of the chase with an unbeaten 78, off Morne Morkel's bowling, making his one-day interna- hind off Tahir, and Mathews, greats @MahelaJay @KumarSanga2 leave lifting South Africa to 134-1 bringing to a close his watch- tional debut, trapped lbw for in what amounted to Sri Lan- the one day game... #Quality #Class #Hua first-ball duck. Tahir chimed ka's last genuine chance of mility," Watson wrote on his Twitter handle. in 18 overs. Faf du Plessis was ful 96-ball innings. His dismissal made the in with the wicket of Thisara salvaging the innings. unbeaten on 21 at the end.
Arsenal fall just short as Monaco reach quarterfinals
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moNaco, march 18 (aFP): Monaco desperately held on to qualify for the Champions League quarterfinals after a desperate fightback from Arsenal on Tuesday fell just short at the expense of away goals after the tie finished 3-3 on aggregate. Arsene Wenger, who was returning to the club he led to the French title in 1991, looked on as his valiant side almost completed the greatest comeback in Champions League history. A 2-0 Arsenal victory at a packed Louis II stadium was one goal short after a first-half strike from Olivier Giroud and Aaron Ramsey's goal with 11 minutes left set up a barnstorming finish. The Londoners ran themselves into the ground as they pressed for the qualifying goal but an inspired performance from Monaco's Croatian 'keeper Danijel Subasic proved decisive. "We suffered but we played some good football too," Monaco midfielder Geoffrey Kondogbia told BeIn Sports after an absorbing encounter. "Arsenal started the match and we were under pressure but the most important thing is that we're in the quarter-finals. "We weren't favourites tonight (Tuesday) but we gave everything we had and we managed to do it." Ramsey set up the thrilling finale when he scrambled the ball home after fellow substitute Theo Walcott had his shot come back off the post on 79 minutes. Giroud then had a point-
Monaco's goalkeeper Danijel Subasic catches the ball ahead of Arsenal's Laurent Koscielny during their Champions League round of 16 second leg soccer match between Monaco and Arsenal at Louis II stadium in Monaco, Tuesday, March 17. (AP Photo)
blank header pawed off the line by the acrobatic Subasic as Arsenal threw everything forward in search of the goal that would send them through to the last eight. Arsenal captain Per Mertesacker was gracious in defeat and said the first leg played a key role; "The best team went through and Monaco deserved it because they played much better in the first
leg," said the German defender. "We played well today (Tuesday) but it was a massive deficit, and it wasn't enough tonight. We came here and tried absolutely everything, and when you look at the game we could have scored more than two. "Monaco deserve it and that's absolutely fine. They caused a lot of problems away from home but we have
to admit that we regret the first game. "But if we continue to play like that we'll do well in the FA Cup and the league. But play as badly as we did in the first game and you're out of the Champions League. Monaco deserved it." History was not in favour of the Gunners with no previous teams in the Champions League era managing to score more than
once away from home in the second leg after losing the first leg and going on to qualify. After a cagey start by both teams, Arsenal gradually took control of the first-half with Giroud going close with a 14th minute header before Laurent Koscielny glanced his close range effort off the crossbar. With over 60 per cent possession during the opening 45 minutes, Arsenal finally got the goal their pressure deserved when the dynamic Giroud blasted home his own rebound after Subasic had blocked his initial shot. There was a moment of controversy when Alexis Sanchez went down under pressure from Fabinho but instead of a penalty to the visitors, the Norwegian referee booked the Chilean for diving. The Gunners sensed blood and poured forward for the rest of the half with only a goal-clearance from Aymen Abdennour from Welbeck's shot and a desperate Subasic save from Giroud keeping it 1-0 at the break. The second half provided more of the same although Wenger's side started to fatigue and left gaps open at the back at the expense of pushing numbers forward in search of goals. Ramsey's goal gave them renewed energy and Giroud almost made it an historic night but the French side, who last reached the quarterfinals in 2004, when they went on to lose the final against Porto, held on in front their nervous fans for a thrilling victory.
6th Silver Cup T20 cricket Tournament
Kohima, march 18 three rival wickets. Eleven (mExN): Eighties Cricket Weavers managed to reach Club, Eleven Weavers and the target in 15.3 overs losKohima Hornbills won on ing four wickets with Krishthe fifth day of the 6th Silver na contributing highest 76 Cup T20 Cricket Tourna- runs. He also received the ment organized by Youth man of the match award. In the last match of the Department of Nepali Baptist Church Kohima at Lo- day, Kohima Hornbills comcal Ground (Khouciezhie). prehensively won over visiPlaying the first match tors Diphu XI by six wickets. of the day, Eighties CC The visitors from fKarbi Anbooked their pre-quarter glong, Assam taking on the final berth knocking down bats first after being favour Starlyte by 7 wickets. Win- by toss, set an impressive talning the toss Starlyte elect- ly of 169 runs losing 7 wickets ed to bat setting a target in 20 overs with Rahul conof 116 runs losMatches for March 19 ing 3 wickets in Missionshire vs Bashers @ 7am 20 overs. Ronald scored highest The Voltage vs Sparks CC @ 10am 56 runs followed Bluestar vs Nemesis @ 1pm by Yimethongthung 32. Chasing the target tributing 58 runs and HeEighties CC achieved it in mari 38 runs. Kohima Horn14.3 overs losing 3 wickets. bill bowler Vikedozo took Rejanthung scoring high- three rival wickets. Chasing the target, Koest 50 runs was adjudged hima Hornbills compreman of the match. Eleven Weavers found hensively achieved it in their quarter-final berth 19 overs losing four wickcomfortably beating Radi- ets. Pranjal contributed 71 ant CC by six wickets. Tak- runs while Sanjeev scored ing the bat first having won 61 runs. Diphu XI bowler the toss, Radiant CC set a Shivram claimed three ritarget of 128 runs losing val wickets. Pranjal of Kohima 5 wickers in 20 overs with Bipen and Aniezo scoring Hornbill was adjudged the highest 44 and 43 runs re- man of the match for his 71 spectively. Eleven Weav- runs and also claiming two ers bowler Chuba claimed rival wickets.
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Hope for Change, Move for Health, Save the Earth
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Sievituo Solo and Ruokuo Kire, the two Naga cyclists who recently completed their 7000 km journey through South East Asia. Morung Express News Kohima | March 18
“Cycling is all about a cleaner and greener environment,” says Sievituo Solo and Ruokuo Kire, the two cyclists who are back in Nagaland after completing their third expedition of South East Asia. Under the theme, ‘Cycling for sustainable world: Wheels of Change’ Sievituo and Ruokuo cycled their way to Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, Cambodia, Vietnam and Laos and covered 7000 kms in 105 days as part of their latest expedition to South East Asia. The expedition is led under the organization called Re-Cycling Initiative, an initiative which started in 2011 and officially recognized in 2014. The organization aims to promote the importance of recycling and to raise awareness on the natural environment, global warming and creating user-friendly navigation for healthy living. Their first expedition was held in Nagaland where they cycled across the 11 districts of the state under the theme ‘Discover Nagaland on Bicycle: Shield the identity.’ The second expedition was held under the theme
‘Re-cycling for Greener Environment,’ where they traversed through Nagaland to Bhutan, Nepal and back to Delhi covering a distance of 4000 kms in 39 days. In a press conference held on March 18 at Dream Café, Sievituo and Ruokuo talked about their bicycle journey and adventures in South East Asia. The objective of their expedition was to “represent our youth as young Naga Ambassadors of Go Green to other states and neighbouring nations’ and most importantly to bring a change in Nagaland for a better environment. “ For a place like Kohima where traffic is consistently stagnant, the two cyclists are of the view that cycling can be a start to reduce traffic congestion as well as creating a healthier and eco-friendly environment. Stating the problems of cycling in Nagaland, Solo asserts that there is no single parking space for cyclists in Nagaland and adds that if the government can provide parking space for cycles, there can be more cyclists in Nagaland. We need different shades of the same colour. We need variety. Our society should be more open to support the dreams of the young, states Sievituo Solo.
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