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NSDMA provide relief money to affected villagers

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community-led conservation Movement for tribal rights Manipur increases wildlife population From may spread to other North East states

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2nd Asom-Naga round table meet on May 13 DIMAPUR, MAY 9 (MExN): The 2nd Round table meet between the Assam and Naga Civil societies under the aegis of the Asom Sahitya Sabha and the Naga Hoho will be held at Hotel Japfu, Kohima at 2:00 PM on May 13. A press note from the Naga Hoho informed that resource persons for the meet include Niketu Iralu, renowned social activist and Dr. Druva Jyoti Bora, President of the Asom Sahitya Sabha as the two main speakers. Tiameren, former Minister, Nagaland and Er Levi Rengma, Parliamentary Secretary for Housing, Government of Nagaland will be the Chief Guest and Guest of honour respectively. The Naga Hoho informed that the sessions will be divided into introductory and technical sessions, where some of the prominent citizens, academicians and Tribe Hoho Presidents and civil societies from Nagaland will be invited to participate in the programme. The round table will end up with a dinner along with the MLA’s from border areas/districts of both the states during which some of the local artists will entertain the gathering. It may be mentioned that the first Asom-Naga Round table meet was held at Guwahati on October 9, 2015, wherein the two neighbours “resolved in strengthening friendship and fraternity and to enhance cooperation between the people of two states in the areas of Art, literature, culture, trade and commerce, protection of environment and most of all the border problem between the two sisterly states.”

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Now, one can hear birds chirping on the road side and in the jungles: CYF

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Wild animals and bird’s population in Chakhesang areas under Phek district have reportedly registered a drastic increase following the biodiversity conservation effort of the Chakhesang Public Organization (CPO), which is enforced by the Chakhesang Youth Front (CYF). The jungles of Phek district was turning uncomfortably silent due to rampant hunting of animals and birds before the CPO intervened by way of imposition of ban on hunting all year round since the year 2000. “Now, one can hear birds chirping on the road side and in the jungles,” CYF president Welete Kapfo said. Besides, the ban on adding wild animals or bird’s meat in the menu during VIPs visit and use of wild animals as present also still stand, Kapfo said.

image of a chameleon changing its skin color into blue as captured by this photographer in Phek district. (Photo: Sanyi Dukru)

bird(s) shall be penalized Rs. 5000 per head. As part of enforcing the guidelines, the CYF in association with unit village youth leaders recently conducted its first phase surprise checking and penalized eight violators for trapping/hunting.

Use of chemical(s) for fishing banned The guidelines also prohibit use of any apparatus or equipment(s) (Battery, generator etc) for fishing in the Chakhesang inhabited areas of Phek district. A penalty of Rs. 5000 per head is imposed on Hunting prohibited the offender(s). Use of chemithroughout the year Hunting in Chakhesang cal (s) for fishing is banned inhabited areas in Phek dis- with a penalty of Rs. 5000 imtrict is prohibited throughout posed on the offender(s). the year. It prohibits hunting of bird(s) and wild animal(s) in- Indiscriminate burning cluding capturing, coursing, of jungle prohibited Indiscriminate burning snaring, trapping or baiting of jungle in the Chakhesang any wild animal(s)/ bird(s). A per guidelines of CYF, inhabited areas is strictly proany person carrying weap- hibited. A fine of Rs. 20,000 is on, explosives, firearms, imposed on defaulter(s). The poison, snares and traps or CYF stated that 19 villages instrument(s)/apparatus ca- had violated the resolution pable of anaesthetizing, de- (Indiscriminate burning of coying, destroying, injuring or jungle) this year. The villages include Thukilling any wild animal(s) or

vopisu village, Ketsapo village, Phusachodu village, Khezhakeno village, Mesulumi village, Phek village, Lozaphuhu village, Losami village, Siimi village, Pfutseromi village, Dziilha village, Thenyizu village, Kikruma village, Chizami village, Zhavame village, Leshemi village, Thetsiimi village, Thipuzu village and Runguzu Nagwii village. Ban on collection/extraction of medicinal plants CYF also stated that collection/extraction of medicinal plants in the Chakhesang inhabited areas of Phek district is banned. It has set a fine of Rs. 5000 as penalty on the culprit(s) and goods confiscated by the concerned authority. Ban on import of pig The CPO has also banned import of pigs for slaughter since 2000 within Chakhesang jurisdiction. The main objectives of the ban are to encourage local meat production, prevent cash drain and epidemic disease of pig. However, import of piglets weighting below 30 kg for rearing purpose is permitted

but only after acquiring permit from CYF office. Import of pig above the prescribed weight is strictly prohibited and defaulters are penalized with not less than Rs. 20,000. Second time offenders (s) are panelized with Rs. 20,000, which may also extent up to Rs. 50,000 and complete confiscation. According to Kapfo, as per a study conducted by Veterinary & Animal Husbandry Department, the imposition of ban on import of pork resulted in financial rotation of not less than Rs. 1 crore within the Chakhesang inhabited areas. It helped enhancement of rural economy as well as controlling epidemic diseases of pig. CYF appeals Meanwhile, CYF president has appealed to all to extend their support towards biodiversity conservation effort and work collectively to protect and conserve environment. He said the second phase of the surprise checking would take place soon. The CYF also plans to undertake poster campaign on biodiversity conservation.

Buoyed by positive response from various Mizoram based organizations, the Joint Action Committee (JAC) Against Anti-Tribal Bills is likely to take its campaign to other states of the NE soon. Leaders of the Committee informed Newmai News Network that intense discussion is underway to chalk out future course of action in this regard even as various modes of agitation initiated by the valley based organisations under the aegis of Joint Committee on Inner Line Permit System (JCILPS) are going on in Imphal demanding the implementation of the three bills--the Protection of Manipur Peoples Bill, 2015, the Manipur Land Revenue & land Reforms (Seventh Amendment) Bill, 2015 and the Manipur Shop & Establishment (Second Amendment) Bill, 2015— which were passed by the Manipur Legislative Assembly last year. Nine protesters lost their lives when security forces tried to control violent protests that erupted in south Manipur district of Churachandpur following the passing of the three government ILP Bills last year. The bills have been referred to as being “anti tribal” and violating the provision of Article 371C and the Manipur State Hill People Regulation, 1947. The Manipur State Government claimed that these three bills do not infringe on the existing rights of the tribal. The clarification from the government, have however, failed to allay the apprehension. It may be noted that May 7, 2016 marked the 250th day of agitation against the three bills. The JAC has alleged that the Congress-led State Government has now passed on the onus to the BJP for converting the three Bills into Acts. It said such divisive tactics of trying to garner political mileage while “displaying utmost contempt for tribal sen-

timents will surely be detrimental to the survival of any political party...” It may again be noted that on December 29, 2015 an 18-member delegation from the Joint Action Committee Against Anti-Tribal Bills met with the Chief Minister of Manipur and his non-tribal cabinet members requesting him to convene a Special Session of the Manipur Legislative Assembly to take a decision on their Charter of Demands submitted on November 9, 2015. Instead, the Chief Minister requested the delegation to give in writing the various parts and portions of the three bills. A six-page document outlining the same was submitted to the Chief Minister on January 11, 2016. “However, Manipur Government continue to show no interest in bringing about any solution to the current impasse and has not sent out any invitation for talks with the JAC ever since. Instead, it has been propagating baseless accusations that the JAC is refusing to talk to Manipur Government while in reality the JAC await invitation for talks from the State Government,” the committee alleged. According to the JAC, to the tribal people of Manipur, the three antitribal Bills have absolutely nothing to do with the Inner Line Permit System. It rather claimed that the withdrawn Manipur Regulation of Visitors, Tenants and Migrant Workers Bill, 2015 and the proposed Manipur Unorganized Workers (Control of Infiltration) Bill, 2016 seem to be more in line with the ILP System than all the three “antitribal” Bills combined. The JAC expressed dismay that the constitutional rights of the tribal people in Manipur “have not been executed for many years now.” It however asserted that the movement against the bills and the JAC would not rest until a solution acceptable to the tribal people is achieved. It also cautioned that both the Union Government and the State Government would be held responsible, as any untoward incident would be the result of continued intentional ignorance and indifference to the plight of the tribal people of Manipur.

‘confronting realities: Why Parliament backs anti-hijacking bill providing for death penalty don’t we love ourselves?’

NU PGSU holds 14th Annual Literary Day Morung Express news Kohima | May 9

With the theme ‘Confronting Realities’, the Nagaland University (NU) Post Graduate Students’ Union (PGSU) Meriema Campus held its Literary Day on May 9 at State Academy Hall. The inaugural was graced by renowned Naga Poetess Nini Lungalang, Vice Principal, Northfield as the guest of honour and Mmhonlumo Kikon, Parliamentary Secretary, Labour, Employment & Skill Development & Border Affairs as the chief guest. Lungalang shared the confronting realities that young Nagas today face where many are trying to imitate what they are not. “You are the hope of the future. Unless you are yourself and realize yourself, you can never realize your potentials. Why don’t we love ourselves?” remarked Lungalang further asserting the need for the young to respect their bodies and minds and learning. “We treat ourselves so badly. We just sit back and expect everything from our government. We have to start waking up and confront reality. Be competent. Don’t try to be competitive. Instead of competing with individuals, why don’t you compete with yourself?” asserted Lungalang who also noted that the way to confronting realities is to have discipline which simply means to make an attempt to do the right thing. One crucial example cited by Lungalang was how the young today are not interested in studies any more. Students are ashamed to admit that they study. That’s a kind of inverted snobbery, pointed out Lungalang who further urged the students to discipline themselves and not to wait or depend on someone else to discipline. Lungalang

ended her speech with Shakespeare’s famous lines, “To thine own self be true, and it must follow, as the night the day, thou canst not then be false to any men.” Expressing apprehensions whether the educational training or curriculum of the students is suited for employability of the students, Mmhonlumo Kikon appealed the students to share responsibility of the unemployment problem in the State. “Our idea of success is not based on our reality,” critiqued Kikon, adding that unless the students aspire to be the best, and change the attitude of depending on one’s parents and the government, Nagaland will continue to be mired in the same crisis for a long time. Citing the initiatives of the government of Nagaland where the government is currently training uneducated unemployed youth on basic skills of construction works for two months after which they are employed with the local contractors, Kikon also urged the students to support any activity which aims to promote employment in Nagaland whether big or small. Kikon also emphasized on the need of changing one’s concept of employment and to begin small changes. Also speaking on the debate theme, ‘Clean election in Nagaland is possible through Naga youths’ Kikon encouraged the students to take actions, question authority and change in their own homes and communities. “Once we start changing for what we can change, the State will change. We will have leaders we deserve,” concluded Kikon. The literary day was celebrated highlighted competitions in debates, extempore speech, aphoristic statement, art, creative short story, photography, poetry and duets and choirs. The topic for the literary debate was ‘Clean election in Nagaland is possible through Naga youths.’

NEw DElhI, MAY 9 (IANS): The parliament on Monday gave nod to the Anti-Hijacking Bill that provides for death penalty to the offenders in case of death of hostages or security personnel with the Lok Sabha giving its assent to the legislation on Monday. The bill, which also has life imprisonment as punishment for the offence as well as confiscation of movable and immovable property of the accused, was introduced in the Rajya Sabha by Civil Aviation Minister Ashok Gajapathi Raju on December 17, 2014 and cleared by the upper house of the parliament on May 5. Raju said with the bill’s passage, the definition of “hijack” has been widened and penalties enhanced. “We will continue to en-

sure safety of Indian skies,” he said. The bill amends the 1982 act which only provided for death penalty for the hijackers only in the event of death of the hostages. The Anti-Hijacking Act of 1982 had undergone minor changes in 1994. But the need for giving “more teeth” to law-enforcing agencies vis-a-vis aircraft hijacking was felt in India after the hijacking of Indian Airlines Flight IC-814 on December 24, 1999. The use of planes the 9/11 attacked also pushed the need to amend existing anti-hijacking laws. Under the new law, the central government may confer powers of investigation, arrest and prosecution on any officer of the central government or the National

Investigation Agency. It also says an accused cannot be released on bail or bond unless among other things, the designated court is satisfied that there is reason to believe the accused is innocent and is unlikely to commit any offence while on bail. The accused in the hijacking cases have to be tried by a sessions court which is notified to be a designated court by the state government concerned. “In case the investigation is carried out by the National Investigation Agency, the designated court shall be a court set up under the National Investigation Agency Act, 2008,” the bill reads. During the debate, members cutting across party lines also remembered Neerja Bhanot, a Pan Am air hostess who died saving pas-

sengers on a hijacked flight in 1986. Congress member Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury said she sacrificed her life while securing the passengers, while Saugata Roy of the Trinamool Congress said she was a courageous woman. Telangana Rashtra Samithi member B.N. Goud said the US-based Pan Am did not provide any compensation to Indian crew members. Bhanot, the senior-most flight attendant on board a Pan Am Mumbai-New York flight, was shot dead by terrorists who had hijacked the flight in Karachi on September 5, 1986. She also later became the youngest recipient of India’s highest peacetime military award for bravery, the Ashok Chakra.

campaign against bad roads on May 14

DIMAPUR, MAY 9 (MExN): An organization called the Concerned Citizens of Nagaland (CCN) is set to organize a campaign against the deplorable condition of roads in Nagaland on May 14. A press note from the CCN informed that the campaign, for the moment, will be held at Purana Bazaar and Nagarjan Junction, Dimapur simultaneously from 9:00am till 12:00noon on Saturday, May 14. It informed that this campaign aims to “portray the unbearable grievances and untold hardships faced by the public who commute daily through unmotorable roads even within city limits.” Its main objective, according to the CCN, is to demand quality roads, which is the right of every citizen. “The right-thinking citizens are no longer able to compromise our rights and

the Government is duty and honour bound to provide quality development to the people it represents and governs,” the CNN asserted. The CCN stated that the campaign will be held in a peaceful and non-violent manner with the members distributing free car stickers with slogans to every passing and willing vehicles and will also carry out a signature campaign from “everyone who supports the cause and wishes their voices to be heard by the Government.” The CCN has asked every individual, Churches, Organizations etc to participate in this campaign “by virtue of being concerned citizens of Nagaland themselves.” It further cautioned that the organization would not entertain any “mischief by any person(s) who may try to jeopardise the campaign by trying to

give a different picture to the peaceful, democratic campaign other than the citizens’ genuine cry for better roads.” It asked the District Administration and the Police to ensure that adequate security is provided on the day of the campaign to “dissuade any potential saboteurs or mischief makers from indulging in anti-social and anti-democratic activities.” “The Campaign is not politically motivated in any manner and the CCN is not against any particular leader. Rather, it is a reminder to the State Government of the deplorable road conditions and a wake-up call to action to accord immediate attention and quality workmanship for long-lasting development in the interest of good governance and public welfare which was in negligence for ages,” it added.

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NSDMA provide relief Longleng DPDB meet discusses May 1 calamity money to affected villagers ChuChuyiMLaNg, May 9 (MexN): The Nagaland State Disaster Management Authority (NSDMA) on May 9 provided relief money to the different villagers affected by the May 1, 2016 cyclonic storm that lashed Mokokchung district that affected many villages. The NSDMA distributed money to all the affected villagers in close coordination with the district administration. In Chuchuyimlang EAC block, the NSDMA officials in coordination with EAC Meyazüngba and village and town councils distributed the relief money to the affected villagers. The NSDMA categorized the beneficiaries whose properties were damaged into three categories – Totally damaged, severely damaged and partially damaged categories. The relief money was distributed “as per the norms

LoNgLeNg, May 9 (DiPr): The number of houses damaged were tioning of regular classes could not Longleng monthly DPDB meeting 644, where 343 were minor, 245 were be held, due to severe damage. Acwas held on May 6 under the chair- severe and 56 houses were com- cordingly applications were received manship of Deputy Commissioner pletely destroyed. The house was from eight schools which were veriand Vice Chairman DPDB Long- also appraised that JE (Electrical) fied by the DC and DDEO. The identified schools are nameleng, Y. Denngan Avennoho Phom. along with his staff worked tirelessly ly GHS Ngengching Longleng; The DC highlighted the GHS Yachem Longleng; GMS damages caused by recent • 644 houses damaged Pupei Longleng; GMS Block hailstorm in the district and • Eight schools severely damaged Longleng; GPS Tongpen Longinformed the house that Longleng; GPS Pongo Sec-B Longleng district was severely af- • Electricity supply affected leng; GPS Yongnyah Sec-B fected by the natural calamities which occurred on May 1, 2016. for resumption of power supply in Longleng and GPS Yachem Longleng. The house has decided to forSDO (C) gave a report that he the District. The Deputy District Education ward it to the Director of School Edualong with his colleagues surveyed the area and found out that the Officer (DDEO) explained that func- cation for further necessary action.

‘Dimapur district unprepared for disaster’ (From R-L) Village Council chairman of Chuchuyimlang along with a beneficiary while receiving, NSDMA officials and EAC Chuchuyimlang Block, Meyazungba while distributing relief money to the affected villagers by the May 1, 2016 cyclonic storm under the EAC block.

of the Government of India.” In the Chuchuyimlang EAC block alone – which covers seven villages and three townships – the May 1, 2016 affected 316 citizens. The NSDMA will be providing relief money to the affected villagers in the

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PGSU NU KC cultural day kohiMa, May 9 (MexN): The Post Graduate Students’ Union, Nagaland University Kohima Campus Meriema will hold 14th annual cultural day on May 10 at 10:00 AM at the State Academy Hall, Kohima under the theme “Celebrating ethnicity.” Chief Secretary Pankaj Kumar, IAS will be the chief guest while Prof. Pardeshi Lal, pro-vice chancellor, Nagaland University, Kohima Campus, Meriema will be the guest of honour. The function will be chaired by Chepre Tsido while PGSU president Akumsunep Longchar will deliver presidential address. The cultural day will be marked by traditional attire show, modern ethnic wear, folk song competition, cultural feast etc.

AR constructs borewell at Tening PereN, May 9 (MexN): The 18 Assam Rifles under the aegis of Headquarter 6 Sector Assam Rifles constructed a borewell at Tening village as part of the Assam Rifles’ Civic Action programme. It was formally handed over to the village authority by the Company Commander of Assam Rifles in Tening, a press release from the AR informed.

Free health camp in Mon MoN, May 9 (DiPr): Free health screening and immunization of families affected by natural disaster at Techahan Ward in Mon Town was organised by Health and Family Welfare, Government of Nagaland, Mon & Mon ADP, World Vision India on May 2 at Government Primary School, Mon Town 'D'. A total number of 405 members were immunized. The medical team focused mainly on children and pregnant women of affected families. The medical team included L. Khobung, World Vision India Manager, Dr. Chimang Paul (Pediatrician), and Dr. Ngampa (PMR), Yarinungla (Lab Tech MMU Mon), and Ngepsei (GNM SHP Mon), Dr. Kumkuiba (team leader) and Azho (GN MMU). Medicines were also provided free of cost.

KMC prohibits meat sale on roadside kohiMa, May 9 (MexN): The Kohima Municipal Council (KMC) said that it has come to its notice that some individuals are in the practice of selling meat on the roadside, which, it said, is not only against the rules but also unhygienic for the public. KMC has strictly prohibited the same. Any person found violating this notice shall be penalized, it added.

LYO new team takes charge kohiMa, May 9 (MexN): The new team of the Lhisemia Youth Organization (LYO), Kohima village for the tenure 2016-18 took over charge of the office on May 7 last. The new team of LYO headed by Kechangulie Miachieo as president, vice president- Kelhoulenyii Tseikha, general secretary – Khrietuolie Sorhie, joint secretaryNeizetuo Suokhrie, treasurer- Razouvolie Mepfhiio, wrestling secretary- Neikuolhou Yhome, games secretary- Neihuzo Dziivichii, athletics secretary- Viliebeizo Liezietsu, cultural secretary- Ketshulhoulie Khruomo, publicity secretary- Kekhrieyie Kesiezie, women coordinators- Ruovomeii Liezietsu, Asanuo Miachieo and Neilatuonuo Dziivichii.

MMC informs MokokChuNg, May 9 (DiPr): As per the directive of Deputy Commissioner Mokokchung, Superintendent, Mokokchung Municipal Council (MMC) O. Pangjung Longkumer, has informed all Pan Shop owners in Mokokchung Town to remain closed till 1:00 PM on May 10, to mark the observation of No Intoxication Day organized by ABAM.

NEI VBS leadership training prog DiMaPur, May 9 (MexN): A leadership training programme will be organised by the NEI, Vacation Bible School Ministries. The programme will be held from June 8- 12 at D.BC. Mt. Miracles, Dimapur. NEI, VBS Director H. Hammei Buchemhu in a press note requested all Association, Churches, Christian School Institutions to send their workers like Pastor/ Secretary, youth Secretary, Director, Christian Education Director/ Secretary, Superintendent S.S. Teacher, and interested young people to attend the programme. He further adds that during the training programme full sponsorship with up and down fare will be given.

Kubulong EAC block too. This second phase of relief work by the government; the first one was the immediate relief given right after the May 1 natural calamity. Meanwhile, different village council members and the beneficiaries ex-

pressed heartfelt gratitude to the state government and the NSDMA under the chairmanship of Chief Minister, TR Zeliang for understanding the plight of the victims and providing the relief money in a timely manner.

DiMaPur, May 9 (DiPr): The monthly District Planning and Development Board meeting of Dimapur district was held on May 9 in the Conference Hall of Deputy Commissioner. Chairing the meeting, DC Dimapur Kesonyu Yhome, lamented that despite threats of disaster Dimapur district is unprepared and reminded the District Disaster Management Committee about its role in the event of any crisis. He also informed the officers to personally attend the trainings conducted by the Nagaland State Disaster Management Authority and

not to send their subordinates. Agendas of the day included opening of Spring Valley School at Chekiye village, up gradation of Rinchio Academy, Sovima from middle high school to high school, shifting of Noah's Ark International School from Sovima Village to New campus at Tenyiphe-1 village. Considering the satisfactory reports of the agendas the board recommended all three agendas to the government for approval and necessary action. The DC informed the house that June 5 of every year is being observed as world environment day and the

same will be observed on June 4 this year 5th being Sunday. DC informed that in this regard social work will be conducted and asked participation of all departments. Date of social work would be intimated in due course of time he informed. Fishery and Irrigation & Flood departments highlighted the activities, ongoing projects and achievements of the department through power point presentation. Chief Wildlife and Medical departments have been entrusted to give their departmental presentation in the next DPDB meeting.

Honda launches BR-V in Dimapur Morung Express News Dimapur | May 9

Honda Cars India Limited (HICL) on Monday launched its new model Honda Bold Runabout Vehicle (BR-V) in Dimapur at Ayida Honda. The new BR-V is available in both diesel and petrol starting at Rs.10.07 lakh and Rs.8.90 lakh respectively. The new car was unveiled by guest of honour, Abhai Kumar Lakra, RMME, RBO, SBI. The new BR-V boasts a bold and sporty stance, ground clearance of 210mm, powerful performance, excellent mileage of 21.9km/l and versatile premium interior with 3-row configuration. The exterior design of Honda BR-V reflects toughness and premium SUV character. It also features a host of advanced interior equipment including push button start with smart entry, integrated Bluetooth audio system with hands free telephone and steering mounted controls for audio, automatic air conditioner and power foldable ORVMs to provide more convenience for the consumers. The BR-V is available in four grades and is offered in both petrol and diesel variants.

Abhai Kumar Lakra, RMME, RBO, SBI and Ayida Honda MD, Dr. Ikheto Sema after unveiling the new BR-V. (Morung Photo)

PVBC celebrates ‘A Gracious Mother’

Phek, May 9 (MexN): The 36th Mothers’ day celebration cum second sisters and in-laws get together of the Phek Village Baptist Church (PVBC) took place from May 7 to 8 last under the theme ‘A Gracious Mother.’ Speaking on the occasion, Zashetalu Chiero, former treasurer, Chakhesang Women Welfare Society (CWWS) said a mother is an inspirational element in structuring the family, with all efforts to bring up the entire family members to an acceptable and trustworthy environment. She was optimistic that possessing the quality of humbleness, patient and loyalty in women would play a key role in transforming the society and urged the gathering to equip with the noble qualities and be part of changing the society.

Zashetalu Chiero speaks at the 36th mothers’ day cum 2nd sisters and in-laws get together programme at Phek Village on May 8. (Morung Photo)

According to the church source, the 2nd sisters and in-laws get together programme was initiated after a gap of 36 years where the first program was held in 1980. Expressing happiness over the mass participation, where, sisters and

in-laws from different corners could come and know each other, she said it is a mile stone achievement for the women department of the church and appealed the women department to continue to organize such programme so as maintain cordial relationship.

Other speakers of the programme include Bino Kenye, President, Western Chakhesang Mothers Association, Dimapur and Niekhosalu Venuh, former Women Pastor, Chakhesang Baptist Church, Dimapur. Desino Nienu, Nuchicho Venuh, Pastor PVBC, Kuvepolu Nienu, Sister-in-law Suohienuo Keyho bought greetings while Nieyinulu Lohe, Vesotalu Huire and Vesupalu Nakro exhorted the congregation. The celebration was marked by choral praises, celebratory and committal worship services, Mothers’ Day feast etc. Approximately 400 sisters and in-laws from Kohima, Dimapur, Phek Town, Bible hill etc. joined the native mothers from Phek Village and shared the blessings of mothers’ day celebration.

New DC Wokha calls to bring change in district

Wokha, May 9 (DiPr): The monthly District Planning and Development Board meeting was held on May 9 at Deputy Commissioner Conference hall Wokha. The meeting was chaired by Vice Chairman DPDB and DC Wokha Wezope Kenye. The chairman who recently took charge as the new DC Wokha appealed to all the members to extend cooperation to bring about change in the district. With collective effort we can work for the betterment of the community and urged all to give their best in serving the people of the district. He also informed that, on May 14 a mass social work will be held from 7:00 am onwards, the work will begin from main town towards Wokha District Hospital and roads connecting various schools and colleges, in this regard

the DC requested all members to mobilise their staff and take part in the social work positively. During the meeting Principal GHSS, Wokha briefly highlighted the HSLC exam 2016 for Government High School under Wokha district. The board also approved to higher authority for registration of Society “Change Initiative” under Wozhuro town. Grant-inaid to Gilgal High School, Wokha was also recommended by the board. Power point presentation was made by Department of Irrigation & Flood Control, Wokha. Reacting on the power point presentation the new DC requested the department to give due attention for the well being of the farming community and urged to put proposals which will be more beneficial for the farmers.

‘Inside a woman’s heart’ conference concludes Morung Express News Dimapur | May 9

Determined to “encourage, support and empower” women from all walks of life, who experience lack of self esteem, depression, loneliness and other emotional difficulties, a four-day conference for women was conducted at The Lighthouse Church in Dimapur. The conference, tagged ‘Inside a woman’s heart’ is an initiative of the ‘Women In God’s Service’ (WINGS) of the Sinai Ministry with the purpose to facilitate through sharing, prayers and discourses to help them recognize, develop and realize their full potential by enhancing their spiritual and emotional wellbeing based on Christian principle, According to Dina Ross

Alemsunep Jamir

Longchari, senior member of WINGS, the Conference would bring diverse kinds of women with different issues and dilemmas and the main focus would be to “establish more of God in their lives so that they find solutions and chart a positive way forward.” The Conference brought together around

Imtijungla Longchar

100 women starting from May 5 to 8 at the Lighthouse Church, Dimapur with Imtijungla Longchar, writer and teacher and Alemsunep Jamir, pastor, World Impact Community Church as the resource persons. Talking about ‘A woman after God’s heart,’ Imtijungla opened her shar-

ing by putting across the question, “what can we do to tell the watching world that you are a woman after God’s heart?” She encouraged the gathering to choose God’s way in every opportunity, to stop and pray before anything, to make a heart that abides in the word of God, make a heart that commits to God,

to keep growing everyday and to be a giver in every sense. She also said that Naga women in general lacks in appreciation and it is very important to be an encourager, kind, praising and generous in conduct, speech and lifestyle. Imtijungla Longchar, author of eighteen best seller books also spoke on the issue of confidence. She said that one needs to be completely honest of oneself, accept responsibility for own action, find one’s traits and talents and work on them and invest time to look within and motivate to become better person. She also said, “Under confidence is a sickness called fear, which is an emotional virus. It begins from the heart and therefore it is very important to guard the heart.” She

concluded saying, “Confidence is all about believing the positive concern of what we can do.” Women, Alemsunep Jamir said are supposed to be emotionally and spiritually strong and should be righteous and respected. Making aware of understanding women from the men’s perceptive, the pastor of World Impact Community Church said that they should be guarded and strong which is possible only when one has God in their lives. Speaking on 'A woman who fears the Lord', Pastor Jamir talked about how a woman who fears the Lord receives the Word of God and acts on it. He also brought the examples of two women from the Bible - Jezebel, an ungodly woman and Ruth, a godly and obedient woman.

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Nearly Rs 43,000 crore lying in Panama Papers report alleges NZ inoperative EPF accounts: Govt prime place for rich to hide money WELLINGTON, May 9 (REuTERs): Wealthy Latin Americans are using secretive, tax-free New Zealand shelf companies and trusts to help channel funds around the world, according to a report on Monday based on leaks of the socalled Panama Papers. Pressure is mounting on Prime Minister John Key to take action after local media analysed more than 61,000 documents relating to New Zealand that are part of the massive leak of data from Mossack Fonseca, a Panama-based law firm. The papers have shone spotlight on how the world’s rich take advantage of offshore tax regimes. Mossack Fonseca actively promoted New Zealand as a good place to do business due to its tax-free status, high levels of con-

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India’s ITC resumes cigarette production with larger warnings MuMbaI, May 9 (REuTERs): India’s biggest cigarette maker, ITC Ltd, said on Monday it had resumed production in phases, complying with new rules on pictorial warnings from the federal government. The company had shut its plants from May 4 as it worked to get much larger health warnings on cigarette packs, even as a court hears objections to the new rules. “ITC cigarette factories have resumed production in a phased manner, with the specified 85 percent graphical warning pending hearing by the Karnataka High Court,” a company spokesman told Reuters in an email.

105 more villages electrified NEW dELhI, May 9 (PTI): As many as 105 villages were electrified across the country last week, taking the total tally to 7,654, the government said today. It has set a target of electrifying 18,452 villages by May 1, 2018. “105 villages have been electrified across the country during last week (May 2-8, 2016) under Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Gram Jyoti Yojna (DDUGJY),” Power Ministry said in a statement. Of these, six belong to Arunachal Pradesh, 33 in Assam, 12 in Jharkhand, 9 in Rajasthan, 23 in Bihar, 5 in Chhattisgarh, 3 in Odisha , 1 each in Manipur and Himachal Pradesh, and 12 in Uttar Pradesh. The project has been taken on a mission mode and strategy includes squeezing the implementation schedule to 12 months and dividing the process in 12 stage milestones with defined timelines for monitoring. “7,654 villages have been electrified till date,” the statement further said. In order to expedite the progress further, a close monitoring is being done through Gram Vidyut Abhiyanta (GVA) and various actions are also being taken on a regular basis, it added.

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‘Petrol price hiked 21 times, diesel 28 times since 2013’ NEW dELhI, May 9 (PTI): Prices of petrol were reduced 32 times and increased 21 times while diesel prices were slashed 19 times and raised 28 times since 2013, Commerce Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said on Monday. The prices of ATF, petrol and diesel have been made market determined by the government since April 2001, June 26, 2010, and October 19, 2014, respectively, Sitharaman said, replying on behalf of Petroleum Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, in Lok Sabha. “Since then, the public sector oil marketing companies (OMCs) take appropriate decision on pricing of these products in line with their international and other market conditions,” she said during Question Hour. The Minister said since April 1, 2013, petrol prices were decreased 32 times and increased 21 times and diesel prices were decreased 19 times and increased 28 times. Sitharaman said retail selling price (RSP) of petrol and diesel in the country are linked to their respective international prices and OMCs are at present applying Trade Parity Pricing methodology to compute the RSP. “Other cost elements in the RSP of petrol and diesel viz. excise duty, BS-IV premium, marketing cost and margins etc. are specific costs which do not increase/decrease with the volatility in international prices of petrol and diesel. “The element of excise duty which is specific in nature has been increased since November 2014. Most of the state governments have also increased VAT on petrol and diesel. After taking into account these factors, OMCs have passed on a major portion of the decrease in price to consumers of petrol and diesel,” she said. The Minister said the effective prices of PDS kerosene and subsidised domestic LPG have not been increased since June 25, 2011. Sitharaman said the price of crude oil in the international market fluctuate depending on various factors including demand and supply of crude oil. Similarly, the requirement of crude oil imports for consumption of petroproducts and fulfilling the needs of oil refineries is an inter play of several factors like success in the new production of crude oil, the blending of bio fuels, success in conservation efforts etc. The public sector oil companies import crude oil on term and spot basis as per the prevalent crude import policy, she said. The Minister said the impression that PSU oil companies make profits when the international crude price falls were “really not right” as they could make just 1.34% profit after tax in 2013-14 and 1.49% in 2014-15. Sitharaman said the PSU oil companies together had suffered around Rs 29,200 cross loss on petrol in the first nine months of last fiscal due to inventory cost and Rs 11,400 on diesel.

NEW dELhI, May 9 (PTI): About Rs 43,000 crore is lying in inoperative Employees’ Provident Fund accounts and interest would be credited to such accounts, government said. Minister of State for Labour and Employment Bandaru Dattatreya told Lok Sabha that 118.66 lakh claims were settled by the Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) in 2015-16, adding that 98% of them were settled within 20 days. “There is around Rs 43,000 crore in inoperative (EPF) accounts,” Dattatreya said during Question Hour. Listing the steps taken, the Minister said it has been recently decided to credit interest to the inoperative accounts. Emphasising that there is lot of confusion about inoperative and unclaimed accounts, he said the government has launched the initiative for one member, one EPF account. EPF has allotted Universal Account Number (UAN) for portability and consolidation of all previous accounts. In 2015-16, 118.66 lakh claims were settled by the EPFO while the numbers stood at 130.21 lakh and 123.36 lakh in

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Two minors rescued in Delhi Human trafficking suspected Dimapur, may 9 (mExN): In a case of possible human trafficking, two minors girl who went missing from Mhaintamtsi village, Jalukie of Peren district on April 28 was “found and rescued” by Delhi Police in the area of Hauz Khas Police Station on May 6, a Peren district police official informed today. According to a press note from Superintendent of Police, Peren, their fa-

ther had lodged a missing/ abduction case at Jalukie PS May 2 and investigation was taken up immediately by police. The North East Cell of Delhi Police was also alerted to keep track of the two kidnapped girls, it added. Consequently, based on specific information, they were rescue of the girls from Hauz Khas area in New Delhi. It is suspected that kid-

nappers sold the two girls for flesh trade to the handlers in Delhi, the police maintained. However, no arrest has been made so far. In this connection, a special team of Nagaland police is being dispatched to bring back the two rescued girls from Delhi to Nagaland, the official informed adding that a thorough investigation will be made to nab the culprits based on the statements of the two girls. Free camp on anti rabies vaccines and swine fever vaccines, initiated by Veterinary and Animal Husbandry, Government of Nagaland was held at VHC cum QCP, Lotovi, Kuhoboto Dimapur on May 9. Team of VFAs and Technicians led by Dr. Zubemo Humtsoe, Veterinary Assistant Surgeon (VAS) QCP in charge Chumukedima and Lotovi conducted the camp where altogether 250 pigs and 120 dogs were vaccinated for precautions of Swine flu and anti rabies respectively.

NUSU calls for inclusion of Nagaland in SLET Commission Dimapur, may 9 (mExN): The Nagaland University Students’ Union, Lumami has written to the Commissioner and Secretary, Directorate of Higher and Technical Education, strongly urging for the inclusion of the Nagaland in State level eligibility test (SLET) Commission. The content of the letter, released to the media by NUSU President X Chophika Sumi and General Secretary, Merenyanger Jamir maintained that while the

with an ordination program of the two CBCC officials - Velacuyi Khamo as Finance Secretary and Cefuyi Keyho as CBCC Missionary - at 10AM on May 12. The ordination will be administered by Rev. K. Luruo, President CBCC. The gospel speakers

cannot opt for NET Examination. “In fact, it will be a good opportunity for our students to opt for both NET and SLET which in turn will greatly help in curbing the menace of unemployment,” it argued. The Union, thus, maintained that the inclusion of our state in the SLET commission will be beneficial for the students’ community and strongly urged the Commissioner and Secretary to look into the matter.

Orgs support Hohos' stand on NH-2

Dimapur, may 9 (mExN): The Wokha District Entrepreneurs’ Association (WDEA) and Nagaland Contractors' & Suppliers' Union, Wokha district unit have strongly endorsed the Lotha Hoho and Rengma Hoho’s stand on National Highway 2 along the Wokha and Tseminyu stretch. The Lotha Hoho and Rengma Hoho, on May 8, have served a 15 days deadline to Public works Department (NH) Nain the fellowship are Rev. galand to “immediately Akha Shupao & Rev. Mese Rhakho while the resource persons are Rev. Dr. V. Tetseo Executive Secretary, CBCC and Dr. Reyosalu Lase Vizo District Nodal Officer Tobacco Control program Phek District, it added.

CBCC Pastors Fellowship from May 10 Dimapur, may 9 (mExN): A pastor fellowship of Chakhesang Baptist Church Council (CBCC) will be held from May 10-12 at Phek Village Baptist Church. A press note from informed the introductory service will begin on May 10, 5.30 PM and culminate

Academic Registrar, Nagaland University has notified the Directorate several time regarding the issue, the Department had not acted upon the same citing that “opting for NESLET may lead to the lowering of standards in the criteria laid down for recruitment of teachers in the University and College.” In this regard, NUSU said that this is “misconstrued notion” and opting for SLET does not mean that the particular student

start the widening works of NH 2 along Wokha and Tseminyu stretch.” “The association firmly feels that widening works of NH2 will serve the interest of not only the Lothas and Rengmas, but it will serve the interest of the people of almost five districts, the WDEA said in press statement issued through its President Ponathung Kikon and Press Secretary Thunglamo Odyuo. “It will foster the growth of trade and commerce in the entire locality and

should be taken up immediately on priority basis,” WDEA added. Meanwhile, extending its appreciation and endorsement to the Hohos’ stand, the NCSU Wokha Unit President Solomon and Jt. Secretary, Lipon Lotha in a press statement maintained that the widening works of NH2 will serve the interest of not only of Lotha and Rengma people, but it will serve the interest of the people of Mokokchung, Zunheboto, Tuensang, Kiphire and Longleng districts.

Successful HSLC students feted in Wozhuro

ATMA and KVK officials with SHG members during the demonstration programme conducted at Nihokhu village on May 7.

which are mostly artificially flavoured and processed. Above all homemade preparations are organic and surplus fruits and vegetables from the backyard can be used from being wasted. She encouraged SHGs and women farmers to put on effort and take up such activities for side income as well as for self consumption. She then conducted

Dimapur, may 9 (mExN): Eight successful students from Government High School Wozhuro in the recent High School Leaving Certificate (HSLC) exam conducted by Nagaland Board of School Education (NBSE) were felicitated on May 7. The Change Initiative Team, a not-for- profit organisation based in Wozuro Town, organised the felicitation programme. According to a press note, the Additional Director, DoSE Wonthungo

step by step process of squash preparation from mango fruit and pickle making from vegetables. The programme was chaired by Sentibenla, ATM (Niuland Block) and keynote address was given by Demalu Hasnusa, BTM where he highlighted on the various activities of ATMA and the role of SHGs in the society. JaKhama, may 9 (mExN): Tyrannus Boys Hostel Jakhama (TBHJ) conducted an interaction session with a couple from Kuzoveyi Kezo admitted California, USA during its that he is a Deputy Kilonser ending part of 9th academof NSCN(R), the AR claimed. ic session along with sevOne 7.65mm pistol eral special numbers. The interaction touches with 5 Rounds, one Assam Rifles Pattern uniform, 9 several issues such as corbottles cough syrup and a ruption, career guidance sum of Rs. 4070 were also etc and the greatest conrecovered from them, it cern raised by the hostellsaid adding that they were ers was ‘corruption’ and later handed over to Police questioned as to how to along with the recovered eradicate corruption in the state of Nagaland in the items.

tortion money” from the local shopkeepers in the area. When the security force reached the area, the individuals tried to flee away in their private car but they were nabbed near Porba Junction, it added. The AR identified the arrested individuals as Kuzoveyi Kezo (46), VetsoResuh (32) and Sheto (22). On spot questioning,

World Red Cross Day: IRCS Peren observes with jail inmates pErEN, may 9 (mExN): The Indian Red Cross Society, Peren district branch observed the World Red Cross Day on May 8 at the District Jail, Peren with Deputy Commissioner Peren as the chief guest. The DC in his speech encouraged the jail inmates to be reformed and to become good citizens. The DC Peren in his capacity as the president of the IRCS Peren also donated Rs. 10,000/- towards the jail inmate’s welfare fund. Albert, Chairman IRCS Peren spoke on the topic, ‘Everywhere for Everyone’ and Haiku Nza, Pastor PTBC shared the gospel. The programme was chaired by Haideutad, Vice-Chairman IRCS Peren, while Maleu, Jail Chaplin offered prayer, Dr.D.K Zeliang joint secre-

Pfutsero: Students of Tewelhi Medo Tyrannus Higher Secondary School present a skit on the life of Jean Henry Dunand during the World Red Cross Day organised by the IRCS Pfutsero branch at the Pfutsero Government College auditorium on May 8.

tary IRCS Peren proposed the vote of thanks and the Jail inmates presented 3 special songs. The programme was

Dimapur, may 9 (mExN): The office of the Naga Women Hoho Dimapur has informed that the distribution of destitute allowance, as per the registration in 2013, will start from May 12 at its office from 10AM3PM. The Hoho office will remain close on Saturday and Sunday.

SKK informs ZuNhEboto, may 9 (mExN): The All Sumi Students’ Union (SKK) said that it will shortly organise a felicitation programme for all Sumi Toppers in the recently declared HSLC/HSSLC exam result as well as for those who has achieved doctorate academically or Class I Gazette officer through NPSC/UPSC exam in 2016. In this connection a press note from SKK General Secretary Vikai Yeptho has requested all the successful candidates to contact the office at @ 8974818262/8974519720 for further details.

TNAI Dimapur unit to observe Nurses’ Day Dimapur, may 9 (mExN): Under the theme, “Nurses: A Force to Change- Improving Health System’s Resilience,” the Trained Nurses Association of India, Dimapur Unit will be observing the International Nurses Day on May 12, 12 PM onward at Medical Fellowship Hall, District Hospital Dimapur. A press note from the TNAI Dimapur Unit General Secretary Bendangsangla has cordially invited all the retired and serving TNAI members residing in Dimapur to attend the programme.

PTCSU informs Dimapur, may 9 (mExN): The Pfütsero Town Chakhesang Students Union (PTCSU) has requested all the institution under Pfutsero Town to send two representatives each to its office by May 13. A press note PTCSU Secretary of Organizing Committee informed that representatives is for 2016-17 tenureship.

Officer’s mess building at DEF Zunheboto inaugurated

NSCN (IM) condoles

Tsopoe was the special guest at the function while other guest including the DDEO Wokha Sentinenla, and SDEO Wokha, T Chonpenthung Odyuo, horde of teachers and leaders of the rang were in attendance. While congratulating the students and staff members of the school for the consistent in results since it upgradation in 2012, Tsopoe stressed on the need to invest more energy and enthusiasm in Government run Schools and prove that they are sec-

ond to none in the country. This would lead to a shift from the current depressing trend of nil results in most government schools in the State in spite of the much new recruitment undertaken by the department to curb the problem, he added. He further said that GHS Wozhuro for one can take up the challenge and play as a role model to others by rededicating itself for the cause of quality education and produce even better results in future.

Dimapur, may 9 (mExN): The NSCN(IM) has expressed shock at demise of Namkhai Ngakang, Secretary, Ministry of Education, who passed away after a brief Illness on May 9. A condolence message issued by the MIP stated that late Nmakhai had served the nation whole heartedly in various capacities. The Government of the People’s Republic of Nagalim will

public sector or private sector or NGOs, etc. The husband and wife Bob and Carrie Hamme interacted with hostellers simultaneously and encouraged the students that honesty is the pillar of success in any profession in one’s life including business. The couple said that ‘corruption’ is a universal problem and to eradicate corruption, it depends on today’s youth. “This is the right time to take a strong

decision not to get involve in corruption in any capacity one holds and that may be the best solution to bring ‘Change’ a free corrupt society,” they asserted. Meanwhile, Thorhu, Warden, Tyrannus Boys Hostel Jakhama in a press release added that the hostel proprietor assured to conduct similar programme in the next academic session as the hostel celebrates its 10th academic session starting from May 2016 – April 2017.

Kohima, may 9 (mExN): The Nagaland Board of School Education (NBSE) in collaboration with National Stock Exchange of India Ltd will be launching financial literacy course in Class IX on May 10 at 10:00 AM at de Oriental Grand, Kohima. Minister for school education & SCERT Yitachu will grace the occasion as the chief guest while Chitra Ramkrishna, MD & CEO of National Stock Exchange of

always remember the services rendered by him to the nation with honor and love. In his death, the nation has lost a faithful and dedicated Officer. He has left behind wife, two sons and two daughters. “We also would like to tender our profound sympathy to the bereaved family members of Late Namkhai on this poignant day. May his soul rest in peace,” the note added.

NBSE to launch course TBHJ conducts interaction session on financial literacy today

One NSCN (R) cadre arrested Dimapur, may 9 (mExN): Three persons, allegedly an NSCN (R) cadre and two sympathizers, were arrested by 9 Assam Rifles during an operation at Pfutsero sub- division on May 2. According to an AR press note received here, the arrests were made after an operation was launched based on information that an NSCN (R) cadre was “collecting ex-

NWHD to distribute destitute allowance

ZuNhEboto, may 9 (Dipr): Nagaland Home Minister, Y. Patton inaugurated a new Officer's Mess building at District Executive Force (DEF), Zunheboto on May 5. He was accompanied by DGP Nagaland L.L. Doungel, IGP (HQ) Bendang Lemtur and former Parliamentary Secretary, Dr. K.C. Nihoshe and host of officials. The Minister also interacted with police personnel at the SP Office. During the interaction session Superintendent of Police, Zunheboto, Khrodi Rhetso appraised the Minister the grievances of the police force under Zunheboto district. The Minister and the entire entourage later headed to 8th NAP, Battalion, Naltoqa.

Demo on ‘value addition of fruits and vegetables’ conducted Dimapur, may 9 (mExN): Agricultural Technology Management Agency, Dimapur (Niuland Block) in collaboration with KVK (ICAR), Jharnapani conducted a demonstration programme at Nihokhu village on May 7. Resource person V. Kenny Rhetso, SMS (Home Science), KVK (ICAR) spoke and demonstrated on the topic ‘Value addition of fruits and vegetables.’ She illustrated on various methods of squash and juice making from different types of fruit and homemade preparation of pickle from vegetables. The resource person also emphasized that value addition methods are simple and can be taken up anytime depending upon the seasonal fruits and vegetables available and also saves money from buying in markets

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well attended by government officers, NGOs and representatives of various schools. The programme was followed by light re-

freshment and a volley ball match between the Red Cross members and jail inmates where the inmates emerged winner.

India Ltd will be the guest of honour. The function will be chaired by Asano Sekhose, chairman NBSE. Fr. John P.M, principal St. Mary Cathedral Higher Secondary School Kohima will pronounce invocation prayer while The Vineyard School Kohima will present special number. Vote of thanks will be proposed by Rangumbuing Nsarangbe, controller of examinations, NBSE. The programme will be followed by press conference.

Benny Prasad desires to open Chai 3:16 branch in Nagaland Dimapur, may 9 (Dpro/mExN): Dr. Benny Prasad, the record holding global trotter has expressed his desires for open a Chai 3:16 Branch in Nagaland in the near future. He has travelled every country in the world (257 countries including Antarctica) in the shortest time breaking 6 world records on November 2010. Dr. Prasad the founder of Chai 3:16 Bangalore said Chai means life in Hebrew and said that the cafe at Bangalore deals especially with students and youths going through emotional struggles and has no will to live. In the non-commercial, 400-seater café, the price of the Chai is decided by the students and officially started its operations on July 11, 2015. Addressing media persons in the District Public Relations officer Dimapur office today, Dr Benny said,

Dr.Benny Prasad posing for lens with media persons at DPRO Dimapur office on May 9.

"God created everyone for a unique purpose and every life in Nagaland is valuable in the eyes of God and if I can change even one life its worth my visit to Nagaland.” Running on to its 9th month, Chai 3:16 have experienced incredible journey rescuing several youths from committing suicides, Dr. Benny shared. He also informed that presently the staff strength working in Chai 3:16 numbers 15 of them and expressed gratitude that 50%

hails from Nagaland. Observing that in the present day, society is being pushed into a system rather than allowing an individual to follow one's choice Benny felt the need for proper counseling centres for guiding young minds. "Passion and satisfaction is better than money," he maintained. He further observed that churches needs to be relevant according to the needs of today's generation. "Church buildings, mu-

sic system, infrastructures are are all being upgraded so also the messages needs to be upgraded to cater to the needs of the 21st century generation, " he opined. Lauding the Nagas Dr Benny said this was his 6th visit and expressed that he loves visiting Nagaland from the aspect of their warmth and hospitality and their love for music. He will leave for Bangalore tomorrow and thereafter his next destination will be to Israel and Switzerland.

Tuesday 10•05•2016

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THE MORUNG EXPRESS

The Power of Truth

The Morung Express volume Xi issue 127

Does a Change in Mindset Indicate Moving Forward?

ime and time again, we hear Naga men and women in positions of power and influence emphasizing the need for changing the Naga mindset and ways of thinking, all the while asserting that it is the best way forward. This assertion is ironic, a contradiction at best, as it reveals the colonial dilemma between tradition and modernity, particularly in the context of so called ‘tribal’ societies. To identify a society’s mindset as the cause for lack of progress is a sign of bankruptcy. When such charges are made by people in positions of influence, it causes greater concern. After all, as the people’s representatives, public leaders are called up to understand, listen, educate, accompany, elicit and address the people’s needs by adapting the realities of their lives and creating methodologies of governance that best responds to the people’s basic needs. All too often the leaders’ charges and declarations are patronizing as they remain separate without genuinely engaging the people in processes to examine this mindset. This is a form of elitism by the educated that are seemingly dismissive of the grassroots’ hidden potential to bring about broad sweeping social change born of an evolving mindset. In the context of community-based indigenous societies, the relationship the indigenous people have with their ancestral land is innate. The organic relationship between indigenous people and their land is not fully comprehended, accepted, or respected by the modern State. This negation is largely because it is in the State’s nature to control and monopolize all realms of its citizen’s lives, in particular land and territory. When unable to control it, the State often reacts by marginalizing the people. In the absence of any substantial understanding or agreement between indigenous people and the State, the tendency of the powers that be, both within the State system, as well as within the corporate circles, is to shift the responsibility on to indigenous people and communities. Under the guise of globalization, States and multi-national corporations often put undue pressure on indigenous people by coercing them to change their mindset, and to conform to the culture of modern capitalism. However, failure to negotiate over land and resources between State, Corporations and Indigenous peoples is mainly due to faulty negotiating processes, and over the misguided perception of what is fair compensation. Simply put, the failure is caused by differing worldviews. State and Corporate agencies have the tendency to approach negotiations from a very self-centered, self-serving bureaucratic standpoint in which power is often used as leverage to secure its own interests. Indigenous people derive negotiating processes from a cultural perspective where dialogue and negotiations is intimately intertwined with everyone’s dignity and well-being. The second is related to understanding the idea of monetary compensation. While State and Corporate agencies look at monetary compensation based on an established value of land and resources within a specific time, whereas indigenous people tend to approach it from the vantage point of generations, for instance, the value of how seven generations could have benefited. This naturally leads to breakdown of negotiations and brings to the forefront how different worldviews and paradigms are used differently by different entities. Therefore, at the heart of land issues concerning indigenous people and their relation with the State, unless the underpinning worldviews and cultural ethos are well understood and respected, it is unlikely that any agreement can be reached. The question of land and resources in the Naga context needs a holistic and comprehensive approach. This is so critical in order to clearly identify and understand the core issues involved, which includes an in depth analysis of the nature of relationship between people and the State. With this in mind, presuming that a change in mindset is the way towards resolving this issue would be erroneous. The issue of land and resources has to be approached contextually. In the meantime, the Naga mindset can be encouraged to naturally evolve with each passing generation. Considering that the society’s mindset includes both the cause and effect of a given historical context, Naga men and women in positions of power and influence would be in the best position to lead by example in transcending their present mindset and bringing forth a consciousness that would empower Naga worldview of a shared humanity.

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Full moon can shorten children's sleep a little

hile the full moon does not make kids hyperactive - as commonly believed - it may decrease their sleep time by five minutes on an average, says a study. However, the clinical implication of sleeping five minutes less during full moon does not represent a considerable threat to health, the researchers pointed out. "Overall, I think we should not be worried about the full moon. Our behaviours are largely influenced by many other factors like genes, education, income and psychosocial aspects rather than by gravitational forces," said one of the researchers, Jean-Philippe Chaput from the Eastern Ontario Research Institute in Canada. To explore whether lunar phases somehow do affect humans, the international group of researchers studied children to see if their sleeping patterns changed or if there were any differences in their daily activities. "We considered that performing this research on children would be particularly more relevant because they are more amenable to behaviour changes than adults and their sleep needs are greater than adults," Chaput explained. The study was conducted on 5,812 children from five continents. The children came from a wide range of economic and socio-cultural levels, and variables such as age, sex, highest education, day of measurement, body mass index score, nocturnal sleep duration, level of physical activity and total sedentary time were considered. Data collection took place over 28 months, which is equivalent to the same number of lunar cycles. These were then subdivided into three lunar phases -- full moon, half-moon and new moon. The findings obtained in the study revealed that in general, nocturnal sleep duration around full moon compared to new moon reported an average decrease of five minutes or roughly one percent less than the typical number of hours they get in ordinary nights. No other activity behaviours were substantially modified, the findings showed. "The only significant finding was the one percent sleep alteration in full moon, and this is largely explained by our large sample size that maximises statistical power," Chaput said. The results were published in the journal Frontiers in Pediatrics.

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Michael N. Nagler openDemocracy

Rediscovering nonviolence in the Vatican Is the Catholic Church ready to abandon ‘just war’ theory and recommit to pacifism?

ast month, Bernie Sanders gave a brief but rousing talk at the Vatican on financial inequality and the erosion of democracy. There was some coverage of his remarks in the mainstream media because—well, mainly because he’s Bernie. What most people don’t realize is that another Vatican conference took place almost simultaneously with Sanders’ speech. It was vastly more important, though ignored almost completely except for a few mentions in the specialized press. The subject? Nothing less than a long-overdue reconsideration of ‘just war theory’ that’s been a part of Catholic social teaching for some 1,700 years. The idea that war can be ‘just’ has been used to legitimize a long line of brutal conflicts since it was first articulated by Hugo Grotius and other jurists in the seventeenth century. But the essential outlines of this theory had been drawn up long before by Christian thinkers like St. Ambrose, and particularly by St. Augustine, who regarded war of any kind as regrettable—the lesser of two evils that would hopefully be outgrown over time. Unfortunately, it has still to be put behind us. That’s why the Vatican conference called by the Pontifical Council for Justice and Peace and Pax Christi International—a worldwide Catholic peace organization—is potentially so important, especially because it had the enthusiastic backing of Pope Francis. The conference gathered together some 80 participants from Africa, Asia, Europe, the Middle East, Australia and the Americas, representing a broad spectrum of experiences in peacebuilding and active nonviolence. At the end of the three-day conference, the group called on the Pope to write an encyclical on nonviolence in order to move the Catholic Church away from the doctrine of ‘just war’ and to embrace a commitment to ‘just peace’—rooting future Vatican policy firmly in nonviolent action, or as the document says, “return the Church to the nonviolence of Jesus.” To appreciate the significance of this call, some historical context is required. In his overview of Christian Pacifism in History, Geoffrey Nuttall describes successive waves of war rejection that began in the earliest centuries of the Church. Originally, war-fighting was forbidden to Christians (and this was one of the main reasons for their martyrdom), a situation that was reversed in 313 CE when the Emperor Constantine merged the still-new religion with the state. Soon afterwards, only Christians could join the Roman legions. At repeated intervals throughout the Middle Ages and the Renaissance, however, new waves of groups sprang up who were dedicated to ‘gospel literalism’—taking seriously the core teachings of Jesus as the ‘Prince of Peace.’ While their reasoning varied, the underlying motive of these groups was always a repugnance of war as something no Christian should undertake. Nuttall’s fifth and last wave came in the form of George Fox and the Society of Friends, more popularly known as the Quakers. As Fox famously said in his epistle of 1658, “Ye are called to peace, therefore follow it…All that pretend to fight for Christ are deceived; for his kingdom is not of this world, therefore his servants do not fight.” While each of these successive rediscoveries left some kind of residue on human consciousness

est Indies won the ICC T20 cricket world cup at the Eden Gardens of Kolkata. Curtly Ambrose, the legendary right-arm fast bowler of yesteryears, who helps the team in various capacities, joined in the victory celebrations of the team in the field. He put up 3 fingers very near to the front of the sports channel camera and counted them with a look of victory and accomplishment. Those whose world of cricket is limited to the adult male variety of the game are likely to have missed the significance of this gesture. It is sad that this was so extra-ordinary, given that women form a significant portion of the cricketing fandom, in the world and in the subcontinent. In fact, the West Indies male team was joined in the celebrations on field by some members of the women's team – as professional colleagues from another branch. Bangladesh, India and to some extent in Pakistan also, the adult male cricket player often has a 'machoman'ly presence in their ads and endorsements, which are very important as part of their income, as one of the major products of the businesses they were. Of course, various other interests cooperate on what is the business empire of cricket, but cricketers are also used for saying something to society. So, it’s important to see what they are saying, what attitudes they are endorsing, directly that is very boorishly, but indirectly by types of ads, that is relatively suavely. Shahid Afridi, infamous-

(along with an enduring institution in the form of the Quaker movement which has some 200,000 followers today), none of them succeeded in returning the mainstream of Christian belief or practice to the power of nonviolence. In fact most of them were violently suppressed by the church itself, as in the crusade against the Albigensians in Southern France in the early thirteenth century. Meanwhile, the practice of war did not stand still. Imagine how far wars have advanced in the last 1,700 years, if ‘advanced’ is the word to describe a tremendous increase in brutality and dehumanization. I’m thinking of the incredible weaponry that has been invented to kill more people, more ‘efficiently;’ the metamorphosis of war-fighting from formal battlefields to closely-packed villages and cities so that civilian casualties have increased to 80 per cent or more; and the deliberate suppression of humane sensibilities among the military. US forces began to do this at the time of the Korean War when they realized that only around 15 per cent of soldiers actually fire their weapons in combat. What the British navy accomplished by giving rum to their recruits before sending them into battle, the modern military has achieved far more effectively by giving video games to the rank and file. As a result, the great majority of soldiers do now fire their weapons in combat, which takes a devastating toll on the human spirit and leads to a rapid rise in Post Traumatic Stress Disorder and soaring rates of suicide among veterans. While violence has ‘advanced’ in all these ways, the just war theory has remained intact in official Vatican thinking, despite periodic advocacy from the laity and the inclusion of peace as a key element in at least two papal encyclicals. There has also been pressure from some Catholic bishops—for example in “The Challenge of Peace: God’s Promise and Our Response,” a pastoral letter written in the context of the nuclear arms race in 1983. But now things are changing. This is partly because so many recent wars—perhaps most notoriously the war in Iraq which began in 1993—have been undertaken for reasons that are plainly false, their real rationale hidden behind a screen of lies. This is a position that is expressly forbidden by just war doctrine. But underneath the realization that ‘just wars’ are anything but, something much deeper is going on: a slow growth in awareness that the deepest aspirations of humankind are oriented towards community not conquest.

Against this background the recent Vatican conference takes on considerable significance. For almost the first time in history, senior figures in and around the Catholic Church are talking openly, not only about the absence of war but about the presence of an alternative, a position reflected in the appeal that was issued by participants for the Vatican to “re-commit to the centrality of gospel nonviolence.” Both Pope Francis and the conference organizers referred to the “tools of nonviolence” as a way out of war—not simply as a pious phrase but as a fullyworked alternative approach—demonstrated by the work of conference participants like Mel Duncan. Duncan is a founding director of Nonviolent Peaceforce, which is a leading member of the global network of organizations that carry out ‘unarmed civilian peacekeeping.’ The Peaceforce now supports around 200 welltrained field team members who provide peacekeeping services using strictly nonviolent means— things like heading off local conflicts, rescuing child soldiers, protecting communities, and brokering peace agreements like the one that was recently signed in Mindañao in the Philippines. In 2016 this work was cited in high level reports from the United Nations and in the recommendations of the annual report of C-34, the committee of countries who supply troops for UN peacekeeping operations. At least one national government (the Dutch) has given the Peaceforce a substantial multi-year grant for protecting women and children in South Sudan. There’s a saying in India that a palm frond is so strong that ten men could not pull it off the tree, but when a new frond appears the old one drops off by itself. Nonviolence is that new frond. As it becomes better known and its capacities more broadly recognized, the institution of war—which is seemingly so well-entrenched—is bound to loosen its hold. So in one sense, the Vatican conference is another crie de coeur of humanity, very much in the spirit of Nuttall’s five waves of Christian pacifism. José Henríquez, a member of the planning committee and a recent Secretary General of Pax Christi International, reflected this connection in the organizers’ pre-conference press release when he said, “We need to go back to the sources of our faith and rediscover the nonviolence which is at the heart of the Gospel.” But in another sense things just might be different. Last month’s conference is one signifier among many that a sixth wave is being launched. Let’s make this one the last.

A gesture of champions Garga Chatterjee

The more a society is removed from their relaxed human state, more is its capacity to produce hate ly once said, when asked about what he thought about Pakistan women's cricket, “their hand has magic. They make great food,” and then said with an indignant look, “there, you have my answer”. This is just one example and its not just Pakistan. I dont remember any other men's team that has acknowledged the performance or even existence of the women's team at their moment of greatest victory. Subcontinental machomen with much more sponsorship money from testosteronehigh adver ts have a lot to learn from what Curtley Ambrose did on the 3rd of April, 2016. And the differences between the Windies and the rest doesn’t end there. Here is a federation of separate equal sovereign states co-ordinating in a system of some practical equality between nations. That’s a better model than the United Nations, with their official security councils, and hard coded imbal-

ance of power, in favour of the white man. And let’s listen to the song that the West Indies team danced away to, during the tournament – the song frequently used the world 'Champions'. As the travelling fans sang along, each was often draped in the flag of her particular nation, and several islands are name-checked in the tune: Trinis from Trindad and Yard Boys from Jamaica, Vincies from St Vincent and the Grenadines, Bajans from Barbados. As the song insisted, they are all champions. Strikingly, the anthem lists several black champions, not just from the West Indies, but from all over. One part of the song mentions Nelson Mandela from South Africa and Serena Williams from the US. Can Team India or one of its members in their performance peak be imagined doing a heart-felt tribute to Dr. B.R Ambedkar or for an anti-colonial legend like Patrice Lumumba?

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Here is the Windies team singing a 'we' kind of a song, and the example is a guy from far-away South Africa – a 'foreigner'. Can one imagine this in Bharat-Mata-Ki-Jai land, that the Government of India would tolerate such a natural attitude to imagined collective identity called the 'nation'? No. It reflects a lack of certainty and lack of confidence about the 'naturalness' of the nation. Cricket then provides just another cover to hide the severe lack of 'naturalness' in the state and hopefully also to build some 'naturalness'. The more a society is removed from their relaxed human state, more is its capacity to produce hate. What we assume as ' real cricket' is the male, sighted version of it – women's cricket, older people's cricket, blind cricket are not considered 'real' thing, not. At the heart of this constant reference to the ‘real’ form is a profound lack of understanding about human abilities and the many forms it can take. That sounds like a good way to reduce the hate-production value of cricket. 2016 has been a magical year for cricket as a shared human game – the unlikely event of West Indies winning the men's T20, the women's T20 and the men's under 19 world cups. This extra-ordinary co-incidence has expanded and joined the separate streams of cricket in certain cricket fans. That’s a huge achievement. Let’s celebrate this victory of the West Indies, the champions.

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tuesday 10•05•2016

PERSPECTIVE

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If you want change, learn when to argue and when to stop Tim Gray

Beware of Ponzi Schemes

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Getting stuck in the wrong fights can eat up energy—so learn to use it wisely

f you're trying to create change on an issue, your time and energy are as deep and wide as the ocean, right? Or possibly you're a human being like the rest of us. Here's how you're unusual. At some point you've recognised that there's a problem, seen that there are solutions, and have a drive to bring others to the same point of view and make stuff happen. That's fantastic, and much needed. But that very thing puts you at odds with most people, who are not operating in a rational problem-solution mode. Often campaigners and activists assume that other people's heads are operating in the same way as theirs, but it isn't true. Most people, most of the time, are running on habit. Sometimes a response comes from argument, or a genuine statement of someone's fully thought through views and position. More often though, a response happens because their worldview feels like you've poked it and it has to release that energy through a defence or a counterblast. For example, if you warn people about carbon emissions from their cars, parents making the school run feel like you're saying that their life is wrong. Talking about vegetarian food? People whose habits have formed around more traditional fare will need to express how weird they think you are. Their response might not make much sense. It might even be transparently crazy. But once they've issued it and it's become part of their publicly-expressed self, it's covered by their defence umbrella too. Your instinct might be to keep making points to persuade them. But the problem is, you're not in an argument. It's not a discussion. They're not interested in exploring your points: they're fighting off an intrusion into their day. If that's the situation, all you’re doing if you keep going is adding momentum to their resistance. When the next person comes along with ideas that seem related to yours, they'll be more inclined to fight them off. They'll get invested in casting you as bad. They may even adopt into their social face or personal identity that they are a person who fights that thing, and become actively involved in movements that oppose you. Habits build on habits. Some people put massive amounts of effort into fighting small changes that have triggered their defence systems. One example that bugs me is the movement that treats Agenda 21—a statement of intent from the 1992 Earth Summit—as a government conspiracy. You can easily demonstrate that it's not what they say it is, but they're invested in it and worldviews don't willingly admit that they are wrong. So what to do? Put your feelers out First, develop a radar for when people actually want to discuss something and when it's a fight brewing. Then try not to feed more energy into the resistance. Of course it's important to have discussions, to claim idea-territory and help thinking develop. At the right time those can be amazing. There are also times when it's important to make counterpoints—for example if people are spreading inaccurate information that others might pick up. But do it sparingly, be polite and try not to engage with antagonism. Sometimes you need to make a

onzi scheme is a fraudulent investment operation that promises high rates of return in the short period at little risk to new investors. Initial investors may get high promised returns, i.e., money from new investors is given to old investors and thus it is only rotation of funds, and not real investment of funds.The perpetuation of the returns that ponzi schemes advertises and pays requires an ever increasing flow of money from investors to keep the scheme going. The schemes are named after Charles Ponzi, who duped thousands of New England residents into investing in a postage stamp speculation scheme back in the 1920s. At a time when the annual interest rate for bank accounts was five percent, Ponzi promised investors that he could provide a 50% return in just 90 days.

surgical strike and then withdraw. If you make a furious rebuttal to every comment it becomes easier to paint you in a bad light, and you'll use up a lot of energy that could be better spent where more movement is possible. Online forum users know that there's no shortage of people with seemingly endless reserves of time and a driving need to knock things down, muddy the waters and steal power. I sometimes say that the majority of online comments are people rehearsing their worldview and personal identity. It's about them, not you. Also, we live in a time when old stories are breaking down—about working life, the economy, the structures of society, relationships, communication beyond borders, who we meet on our streets, what technology can do, and who has authority and answers. That means increased levels of what I call ‘mental inflammation:’ people are being asked to think about things they previously took for granted, and their brains are on high alert to shoot down new demands that need processing. There are a lot of defensive people out there. So make your difference strategically: a nudge here, a support there, and a big push just at the right time on the way to momentum and tipping points. Be your message Secondly, take lessons from marketing. The old model of 'interruption marketing' that gave us mailshots, TV ads and PPI calls is increasingly discredited. With so much choice between information streams, people are rejecting marketing that gets in their face. Today's world favours approaches that build relationships, credibility and authority. That's how things work online, and it's spreading outwards from there. This tells us something that maybe you'll find uncomfortable. Your lever for change is not just the arguments you can marshal, but who you are. Or, rather, what kind of person you're perceived to be.

Your message is not separate from you. If you want people to follow you somewhere, you have to be someone they can trust, someone with a vision they want to see realised. If you talk about a future of renewable energy but it seems to make you bored or miserable, why would anyone want to go there? If you talk about animal rights but you're angry all the time, why would others want to be like you? The things you say are framed by a lot of stuff that gets picked up (often subconsciously) and colours the way you're perceived, or even blocks the connection altogether. There are skills to gain if you really want to serve your message. In the online business world of entrepreneurs and thought leaders this is often called 'personal branding.' That phrase may make you think of corporate language that you don't like or trust, but today in those circles it's usually accompanied by talk of ‘authenticity’ and ‘integrity.’ That's because those things feed the hearts of those who are doing the work, and of course are good for business. That leads on to a larger point: don't neglect your own personal development. Make balance and happiness part of your mission. When the flaws in the world call to you loudly it can be hard to enjoy your time here. Believe me, I know. My superpowers include seeing how things can be better, a strong sense of right and wrong, and empathy for suffering. That cocktail brings massive frustration with the way people mess things up, along with the desire to wrestle them into better shape. It's what makes me interested in why people act the way they do and how change works— and it turns out that shouting doesn’t do it. We only have the one life. Service is noble but deliberately martyring ourselves is dumb—and kind of rude really when you remember what's on offer in the world. We only have so much energy and we need to use it wisely. Movements for change need to get smarter and more human. You might just find that when your life and who you are shine out of you, that's the most powerful campaigning tool of all.

5 (Stupid) Reasons Christians Reject Environmentalism Stephen Mattson Sojourners

God saw all that he had made, and it was very good (Genesis. 1:31 NIV)

Saju Mathew Head, Dept. of Economics St. Joseph’s College, Jakhama, Nagaland

magine if Christians had been on the forefront of protecting our earth, if they actually viewed the world as God’s creation, and the animals as God’s animals, and the plants as God’s plants, and land as God’s land. What if the American Church spent millions of dollars fighting to preserve nature instead of investing in divisive culture wars and political lobbying campaigns? What if Christians were viewed as protectors of creation, shielding millions of acres of land, restoring polluted areas, and protecting animals from cruelty and exploitation? Unfortunately, Earth Day is rarely celebrated within mainstream Christianity beyond a Sunday sermon, and environmentalism is often frowned upon by evangelical leaders instead of championed. Here are the main rea- out in schools, courts, and throughout the media. Trasons Christians have rejected caring for our environment: ditionally, many pro-evolution scientists have also been environmentalists, further alienating many Christians 1) The Environmental Movement’s Political Affiliations away from an environmental movement they should For years environmentalism has been associated with wholeheartedly belong to. Environmentalism is often various political parties, personalities, ideas, and agen- seen as a false idol that glorifies “Mother Earth,” but in das. Iconic images of flower-holding hippies, Al Gore’s reality it is a form of worshipping God. An Inconvenient Truth, radical activists, slogans about Mother Earth, controversial nude promotions, and ruth- 3) The Victimless Crime Syndrome When we flick a cigarette from our car window, drop a less political ads are incomplete portraits of environmentalism — but many Christians still fear these associations candy wrapper in the grass, dump used oil down the gutand want to avoid being labeled as “liberal tree-huggers.” ter, or do any sort of damage to the earth, we rarely see or Christians need to stop worrying about these asso- feel the consequences. Unlike person-to-person conflict ciations and start taking small steps towards being good where reactions can be fast, furious, and swift, when we stewards of our world. How did something like becom- attack the earth, it simply continues to revolve, and the ing a vegetarian because of animal cruelty become so sun eventually rises the next morning. We’ve lost our intimate connection with God’s crecontroversial among American Christians? Why is “going green” seen as a political statement instead of an act ation, and technology has advanced so much that most of following God? Unfortunately, environmentalism has of us no longer raise our own crops, care for our own been associated with everything but Christianity — this animals, manage our fields, or purify our water. We no longer associate our food with animals that are stuffed needs to change. with chemicals, or our clothes with where the material came from, or our fuel with how it changed our land. We 2) Evolution Christians have historically been opposed to the idea may watch a documentary or news clip, but then our foof evolution, seeing it as a direct assault against the cre- cus shifts to something we view as more important. Few ation story in Genesis. Contrarily, many scientists have Christians embrace creation care as a lifestyle choice, accepted evolution as fact and some are anti-faith — cre- and few view it as a spiritual issue — but it is. In fact, the only time we really care about these things ating a heated tension that has been emotionally fought

is when a conflict forces us to address them. Thus, our attitude towards the earth is reactive instead of proactive. We passionately respond to oil spills, nuclear meltdowns, and smog levels that make it hard for us to breathe, but we fail at preventing these things from happening. Genesis 1:26 talks about how God gave humans to the responsibility to rule over the fish in the sea and the birds in the sky, over the livestock and all the wild animals, and over all the creatures that move along the ground. Are we ruling well? 4) We have Short Attention Spans Christians are similar to the rest of society: we value the present more than the future. We selfishly and continually ignore problems related to pollution, landfills, food processing, environmental change, chemical waste, and land mismanagement because they seem irrelevant to our current wants and needs. Environmental problems require lots of time, patience, and perseverance — too much for many churches to handle. Westernized Christianity currently doesn’t value the environment, and few Christian organizations and churches offer educational classes, teaching, and ministries that focus on earth stewardship. 5) Environmentalists Who are Self-Righteous and Judgmental Just because you eat meat, use pesticides, fail to recycle, or drive a diesel truck doesn’t mean you hate the earth. But we all know that person who posts “helpful” advice on Facebook on what foods to eat, which products are the most earth-friendly, and how to live a zero-waste life. They constantly link health problems with our inability to use chemically free dishwashing soap, and we feel horrifically guilty when our kids get sick because it was probably a result of them eating non-organic chicken. As Christians, we need to show grace to those around us and realize that everyone is at different places in their life. For many, the idea of caring for the earth might be making the simple decision to recycle their trash, while others might become vegans. Each may view their own lifestyle changes as equally radical. Christians need to abandon the idea that caring for our earth requires radical minimalist living, and instead start trying to make small changes that benefit the world around us. Once we have mastered the small changes we can try something bigger. The most frustrating part of Christian environmentalism isn’t that we’ve failed — it’s that we haven’t even tried! Stephen Mattson has contributed for Relevant Magazine and the Burnside Writer's Collective, and studied Youth Ministry at the Moody Bible Institute. He is now on staff at Northwestern College in St. Paul, Minn.

How does the ponzi scheme works: Initially the proprietors convince a few investors to place money into the investment scheme. After the maturity period, return the invested money to the investors with the promised high rate of interest. Showing the historical success of the investment, convince more investors to deposit their money into the scheme. Normally a vast majority of the earlier investors will reinvest their money as the system has been providing them with great benefits which they cannot get anywhere else. They also publicise their experience as how did they multiply their money in a short span of time. This induces their friends and relatives to do the same. The proprietors repeat these process for some time and when the expansion of the business reach almost the saturation point, escape with the money to an undisclosed location or to a foreign country and start a new life. This kind of ponzi schemes appears and reappears in our society, in different names and forms duping a large number innocent investors and virtually destroying their future plans. How to identify a ponzi scheme: Any investment scheme which offers abnormally high returns or benefits which other schemes cannot offer can be possibly a ponzi scheme. Ponzi schemes promise high returns and low risk to attract the investors. The ponzi schemes may vary from a small scheme run by a local money lender or a seller of products in the locality involving a few investors and a few thousands or lakhs rupees to a multibillion rupees business scheme involving thousands or lakhs of investors. However such schemes are sure to collapse by itself in the long run if it is not interrupted by the legal authority of the state. What are the precautions need to taken before we choose an investment option: When we consider our next investment plan, it is good to check the following things. (1) Does the proprietor of the investment scheme have licence? (2) Is the scheme registered with any government regulator? Just a registration with any local body or society is not sufficient because unless it is registered with the government regulator, it is not monitored by any one. (3) Do we understand the investment scheme or we just believed what the proprietor said? Do not invest in a scheme which we did not understand. (4) Where can we look for help in case of any fraud? Do not invest just because a large number of people are investing in it or the scheme is inaugurated by a trusted person or a famous celebrity is the ambassador of the scheme. (5) Do not invest on trust. Have everything backed up by documents. (6) Beware of any investment scheme which promises unusually high returns. Who are the Various Regulators in Indian Financial Markets: The following regulatory agencies monitor and regulate various sectors of the financial markets in India. (1) Securities & Exchange Board of India (SEBI) (2) Reserve Bank of India (RBI) (3) Forward Markets Commission (FMC) (4) Insurance Regulatory & Development Authority (IRDA) (5) Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) (6) Ministry of Finance (MoF) Saradha Chit Fund Scam, a recent example of major ponzi scheme in Eastern India: This scheme was run by Saradha Group, a consortium of over 200 private companies that was believed to be running collective investment schemes, popularly but incorrectly referred to as chit funds, in Eastern India. The group collected around 200 to 300 billion from over 1.7 million depositors before it collapsed in April 2013. In India, chit funds are often considered to be ponzi schemes. There have been many blow ups in the past in different parts of the country as there is no proper regulating agenesis for chit funds. To prevent the repetition of the history in the way of the collapse of the ponzi schemes people themselves have to be more vigilant. The desire of the people to achieve excessive and sudden growth of their investment makes them more exposed to these ponzi schemes. Government should make proper regulations for the chit funds, money lenders, Pyramid Schemes and any other financial schemes which involve the money of general public. Every financial scheme needs to be made under the supervision of a proper regulatory authority and any scheme working without the proper permission needs to be controlled with the help of the local support and stringent and fool proof legal framework. The regulations and guidelines should be properly implemented for the registered investment schemes with the help of powerful regulatory authority. Dear readers beware of fake investment schemes, Money Saved is Money Earned.

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Modi's edu record made public to halt row NEW DELHI, May 9 (REutERs): Prime Minister Narendra Modi's party on Monday made public his university degree certificates, in a bid to disprove allegations by a political opponent that he had fabricated his qualifications. Since winning an election last year, Arvind Kejriwal, the ambitious chief minister of the Delhi regional government, has stepped up his attacks on Modi. Kejriwal has not said why Modi would want to claim a fake degree but the allegations, which set off frenzied speculation on social media, struck a nerve in the prime minister's Hindu nationalist party, upset about the risk to his reputation. Modi has often cited the journey from his humble beginnings as a tea vendor's son to national leader to win support from the country's poor. Having a degree fits the narrative of a man with the grit and determination to succeed. Senior leaders of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) held aloft what they said were Modi's degrees, a Bachelor of Arts from Delhi University and a Master of Arts in Political Science from Gujarat University.

Names spelt differently in Modi's marksheets

Prime Minister Narendra Modi addresses an election campaign rally in Kolkata on April 17. (REUTERS File Photo)

"It is very unfortunate that we have to clarify the prime minister's educational qualification," party president Amit Shah told a news conference in New Delhi at which he was flanked by Finance Minister Arun Jaitley. Spokesmen for the two universities declined to comment on whether Modi's degree certificates were genuine. Kejriwal says he has evidence Modi misappropriated the degrees of someone with the same name.

A spokesman for Kejriwal's party stood by the accusations, saying there were inconsistencies in the dates and names on Modi's degrees. "We are happy to have an illiterate prime minister," said the spokesman, Vikas Yogi. "But not a prime minister who lies about his degrees." Modi's party distributed photocopies of the certificates to journalists, with its officials saying Kejriwal should apologise to the country for doubting Modi's credentials.

"The degrees are in the public domain, but such allegations debase our political discourse," said party president Shah. Kejriwal, a self-styled anti-graft crusader, has been at loggerheads with the BJP since last year. In December he accused Jaitley of allowing fraud at the Delhi cricket association that he ran for a decade from 2003. Jaitley has denied any wrongdoing and sued Kejriwal for 100 million rupees for slander.

NEW DELHI, May 9 (IaNs): Prime Minister Narendra Modi's names are spelt differently in the marksheets accompanying his B.A. and M.A. degrees, with no one seemingly knowing why. The Statement of Marks issues by the School of Correspondence Courses of Delhi University to Modi on July 17, 1975 for his B.A. (Pass) Part I give his name as "Narendra Kumar Damoderdas Modi". Modi scored a total of 165 out of 400 marks and passed. The second year marksheet, issued on July 20, 1976, has his name spelt as “Narendra Damoderdas Mody”. He scored 121 out of 400 marks and was declared failed. In 1977, according to the marksheet issued on July 26, 1977, "Narendra Kumar Damodardas Modi" apparently took both the second and third year's exams. The marksheet shows him "A" (absent) in three of the papers in second year, and overall he is shown to have got 367 out of 1,200 marks and declared failed. He is named "Narendra Kumar Damodar Das Mody" in the marksheet for the supplementary exam he took the same year. Issued on January 12, 1978, he is shown to have 473 out of the 1,200 marks and again declared failed. The marksheet issued on February 17, 1979, names him "Narendra Damoderdas Modi" and gives him an overall 489 out of 1,200 marks. He is declared passed with Third Division. Similarly, the first year M.A. marksheet from Gujarat University has the prime minister's name as “Modi NarendraKumar Damoderdas” while the second year marksheet has his name as “Modi Narendra Damoderdas”. However, the degrees provided by both Delhi University (1979) and Gujarat University (1983) bear the name “Narendra Damoderdas Modi”.

SC denies relief to Uttarakhand rebel Congress MLAs

Armed guards protect last water in drought-parched MP city

NEW DELHI, May 9 (IaNs): While issuing notice on their plea challenging their disqualification, the Supreme Court on Monday gave no relief to nine Congress rebel MLAs seeking to vote during the confidence motion by ousted Uttarakhand chief minister Harish Rawat. Issuing notice to Uttarakhand assembly speaker, the apex court bench comprising Justice Dipak Misra and Justice Shiva Kirti Singh directed the next hearing of the matter on July 12, saying that on that day it will consider the plea of the rebel MLAs for a stay of the judgment that Uttarakhand High Court pronounced earlier on Monday. The high court on Monday morning dismissed the plea by nine disqualified MLAs who had challenged their disqualification.

Authorities in this droughtparched city in Madhya Pradesh have deployed round-the-clock armed guards at a river-fed community reservoir to prevent farmers from siphoning the remaining water for irrigation. With rainfall in Tikamgarh district this year 52 percent below average – the second dry year for the area – water is now available to city residents only sporadically, with fears even that may run out during the peak heat months of May and June, authorities say. Fo r t y -s e v e n - y e a r- o l d Suryakant Tiwari, one city resident, said his family and many others now have drinking and household water supplied only

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once every five days. "I have not seen such a condition in my lifetime. Almost every water source in the area has dried up. We don't know how we will survive,” Tiwari he said. Farmers have been prohibited from drawing water from reservoirs to irrigate their crops. But Tikamgarh Municipal Corporation officials fear farmers from adjoining Uttar Pradesh - whose farms border the Bari Ghat dam, fed by the Jumuniya River - are poaching water to try to keep their crops alive. "If crops continue to be irrigated using the river water, it is not going to last long and there will be severe crisis during the summer season," warned Laxmi Giri, the Tikamgahr municipal corporation president. "Our pri-

ority is to supply drinking water to the people." The Jamuniya River is the only source of drinking water for over 100,000 people in Tikamgarh, she said. But "farmers of the neighbouring state try to open the gates of the dam and draw water illegally using pipelines. We're therefore compelled to deploy guards," Giri said. 'NEVER BEEN SO BAD' Tikamgarh is hardly alone. The drought-ravaged Bundelkhand, a region in central India spread over the states of Madhya Pradesh and Uttar Pradesh, is suffering some of the worst drought in memory. Crops in the area have been badly hit, cattle are dying of thirst and lack of grazing, and there are

growing fears that even drinking water could run dry before the monsoon is expected to begin in June. "All the ponds, reservoirs and water bodies which earlier supplied water in areas of Tikamgarh have dried up. With no water available for irrigation, farmers have abandoned their crops and are migrating to nearby urban areas in search of livelihood and for sustenance. Life is really hard for them," said Rajendra Adhvrayu, a local journalist who writes on water issues in the region. "The situation has never been so bad,” he added. “This is for the first time that the tussle over water has degenerated into a battle of sorts. We fear the situation will be grave during the coming months."

Nepal denies rumours of expelling Indian ambassador KatHMaNDu, May 9 (IaNs): Nepal has rubbished rumours of plans to expel Indian Ambassador Ranjit Rae following the cancellation of President Bidhya Devi Bhandrai's visit to New Delhi and the recall of its envoy from New Delhi. Rumours were in circulation in Kathmandu from Sunday that the government was preparing to declare Rae, who was said to have breached several diplomatic norms - including the Vienna Convention persona non-grata (PNG), meaning his diplomatic immunity would be withdrawn. The rumours gained ground after Prime Minister K.P.Sharma Oli cancelled Bhandarai's visit and recalled Nepal's Ambassador to India Deep Kumar Uphadhya apparently in retaliation of India's supposed hand in toppling his government. After some media outlets reported that a closed door meeting at Oli's residence discussed possibility of declaring Rae PNG, this simultaneously created turmoil in New Delhi and Kathmandu prompting Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Kamal Thapa to issue a statement on Sunday evening saying: "Some media speculation regarding Nepal government mulling expulsion of Indian Ambassador Rae is baseless and is aimed at damaging Nepal-India relations."

Panama papers: SC seeks Centre's reply on plea for CBI inquiry NEW DELHI, May 9 (PtI): The Supreme Court today sought response from the Centre on a plea seeking CBI inquiry against Indian offshore bank account holders named in the Panama papers. A bench comprising justices Dipak Misra and Shiva Kirti Singh issued notices to Centre and the CBI on the petition filed by advocate M L Sharma. A Multi Agency Group (MAG) of various investigative agencies has been formed by the government to go into the disclosures made in the list which includes about 500 Indian entities. The Panama Papers leaks contain an unprecedented amount of information, including more than 11 million documents covering 2,10,000 companies in 21 offshore jurisdictions. Each transaction spans different jurisdictions and may involve multiple entities and individuals.

Minority status to 4,895 schools between 2012 to 2015 NEW DELHI, May 9 (PtI): Over 4,800 schools across the country were granted minority status by the National Commission for Minority Education Institutions (NCMEI) between 2012 to 2015, the Lok Sabha was informed today. "The National Commission for Minority Education Institutions (NCMEI) has informed that it has granted minority status to 4,895 schools in 2012 to 2015," Union HRD Minister Smriti Irani told the Lok Sabha in a written reply. According to the details provided by Irani, Kerala (1,772) had the highest number of schools to avail minority status certificates during the period followed by Uttar Pradesh (1,357). She said that 10,661 applications were received and the "Commission granted Minority status certificates to 4,895 schools after verifying the records as per procedure laid down." In a written reply to another question, Irani said that out of 47 Kendriya Vidyalayas (KVs) functioning under the Patna region of KV Sangathan, 22 KVs of Bihar are running in temporary buildings provided by the sponsoring authorities.

Protest against missing Muslims hits trade in Moreh Police trailed his men for two months before AR Commandant was arrested

IMPHaL May 9 (IaNs): The cross-border trade between India and Myanmar at Moreh in Manipur has come to a grinding halt due to a 24hour general strike called to protest "government apathy" in solving the case of two missing Muslims. There was no vehicular movement due to the strike. Hundreds of tourists and traders were stranded at Moreh, and cross-border trade with Namphalong in Myanmar was severely hit. However, schools and the college at Moreh functioned normally and there was no obstruction to essential services. The communities of the

Meiteis, Kukis, Tamils, Muslims and others called for the general strike protesting against government apathy in solving the case of the two missing Muslims from Moreh ward No.5 since May 2. The two were identified as Mohammad Jalanuddin, 30, son of Mohammad Junab Ali, and Mohammad Kheiruddin, 24, son of Mohammad Fujibur Rahman. They left Moreh on May 2 morning ostensibly for fishing in Myanmar where trouts are abundant in the mountain streams. But they never returned. Moreh residents learned from their Myanmarese counterparts that

two bullet-riddled bodies suspected to be of the two men were seen at Wukshu village in Myanmar. But when some village elders crossed over for confirmation the bodies had "disappeared". The district administration has been in touch with its counterpart in Myanmar. The officials from Myanmar told the district administration of Moreh that nothing definite is known and promised to share any information. At a meeting of community leaders, it was felt that the Manipur government was not doing enough to ascertain the fate of the two missing persons.

As a first step, a 24-hour shutdown was called by the civil organisations at Moreh. There was no report of any untoward incident during the shutdown. Police told IANS that the two missing persons had no known occupation at Moreh but appeared to be daily wage earners. Hundreds of tourists and traders venture deep inside Myanmar up to Tamu everyday and there is no report of any missing person. In case of arrest, the information is passed on to the district administration. Meanwhile, many people fear the worst about the two missing persons.

14 GNLA rebels Transport strike affects life in Mnp May 9 (IaNs): said: "The transport department surrender in M'laya IMPHaL, Thousands of people were left issued an order on April 22 noti-

sHILLoNg, May 9 (IaNs): Another 14 rebels of the outlawed Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA) on Monday surrendered to Meghalaya Home Minister Roshan Warjri along with a huge cache of arms and ammunition. A police spokesman said among those who laid down their arms was Belding Ch. Marak alias Rakkam, the "Finance Secretary" of the outfit and "Area Commander" Mathew Ch. Marak alias Sacheng of Chokpot bordering Bangladesh. "I wanted to live a normal life after facing the hardships in the jungles and disunity among GNLA cadres," Rakkam, who led the others to surrender, said at the State Police headquarters here. The rebels deposited four AK and one HK rifles, pistols, grenade, 144 rounds of ammunition, four wireless hand sets and incriminating documents. "The surrender of the finance secretary will have an adverse impact on the functioning of the GNLA as he is the key person to distribute money for sustaining his cadres," Meghalaya police chief Rajiv Mehta told the media. Mehta said they expected more GNLA rebels to surrender in the days to come in the wake of the ongoing counter-insurgency code-named "Hill Storm-3" in the insurgency-ridden districts of Garo Hills.

high and dry in Manipur's capital Imphal on Monday as drivers of light passenger vehicles declared an indefinite strike over higher taxes. Activists armed with stones and bamboo staff were massed at all important crossings to ensure that no driver plies his vehicle in violation of the decision to go on strike. Activists armed with wooden clubs and bamboo staff forced passengers to disembark from the light vehicles. People were seen searching for alternative sources of transport. The indefinite strike is in protest against the government policy of tax payment and increased tax rates, enforced by the Joint Administrative Council of Under 5 Tonne Passenger Services Association, from Sunday. Several auto-rickshaws and other light vehicles were damaged for plying in defiance of the association's resolution. Association convener L. Somorendra

fying that all taxes for light passenger vehicles should be paid at one go. Besides, the rate of taxes had been increased. "The government was requested to review the order by May 5, failing which we threatened to go on strike."cHe said the agitation would be intensified as the government had turned a deaf ear to their demands. In Manipur, it is the light vehicles which ferry commuters. Mini buses are used to transport passengers from Imphal to other districts and different towns in Nagaland. Heavy passenger vehicles mostly ply between Guwahati and Shillong. The strike affected government offices and educational institutes. Inter district and the legalised border trade were also affected as the traders could not reach their destinations. The transport department reportedly also plans to ban all vehicles older than 15 years.

Adam Halliday The Indian Express

When 39th Assam Rifles Commandant Colonel Jasjit Singh was arrested on May 5 by the Mizoram Police, he became the 13th suspect to be arrested in a “dacoity” case, along with eight members of his own troops, a smuggler, a government supplier to various departments, a former student union leader and a politician. Singh and the other Assam Rifles men are now in police custody. The case has its origins, according to police and others involved, in what happened on the night of December 14, 2015. Just before 11 that night, the car of a transporter was stopped by several armed men on the southern outskirts of Aizawl. Some of these men carried AK-47 rifles, others pistols, and some were in camouflage fatigues. For four months, the transporter, C Lalnunfela, who claims to have been threatened, including with a pistol thrust in his mouth, kept quiet. Then, on April 21, he filed an FIR saying that after the men had searched his vehicle and found nothing, they had taken him aside and stood guard over him with a gun, and called someone on the phone. The latter soon arrived, reached into the vehicle’s gearbox, and extracted 52 smuggled gold bars. In his FIR, Lalnunfela put the value of the gold bars at Rs 14.5 crore. Lalnunfela also said that he was convinced, after enquiries by his friends and he, that the men who stopped him that night included personnel of the 39th Assam Rifles, which is based on a campus in the heart of Aizawl. This fit in with what the Mizoram Police had itself found over a discreet two-month-long probe, that began soon after its men caught relatives of an Assam Rifles personnel hawking “gold

bars” in the local market. According to a Customs officer, the bars later turned out to be made of brass (generally carried by smugglers to use as decoys or to pay as bribes along the smuggling route). However, it was enough to put police on trail of Assam Rifles men and a smuggling gang, that allegedly included Lalnunfela. When Lalnunfela lodged the FIR, police acted swiftly, and within two weeks, a Special Investigation Team led by the Crime Branch’s additional superintendent of police had arrested almost all those suspected to be involved in the case. The first to be held were wellknown government-supplier Bulaki Chand Baid and former Mizoram Students’ Association leader Lalmuanawma Mathipi. Three men in Mathipi’s employ were next to be held, of whom one was released for lack of evidence. Police next began grilling personnel of the 39th battalion of the Assam Rifles. A team of Military Intelligence officials, led by a colonel, arrived from the 3 Corps base in Dimapur, Nagaland, to join the interrogation. On May 4, after more than a week of questioning, eight Assam Rifles personnel — one naik subedar, three havildars and three sepoys — were placed under arrest. The same day, the SIT asked Colonel Jasjit Singh to appear before it for questioning. A judicial magistrate also issued an arrest warrant against Singh. Sources said the Colonel backed out of questioning that day at the last minute, claiming a doctor’s appointment. Given time till the next day 10 am, he appeared before the Aizawl District and Sessions Court instead with a team of lawyers. Police in turn reached the court premises with at least six officers. The same day, Brigadier T C Malhotra of the Sector 23 Assam Rifles (which governs all the three AR

battalions posted in Mizoram) suspended Colonel Singh, citing the arrest warrant against him. The suspension order, with “immediate effect”, noted that Colonel Singh was to be taken in police custody and said, “It is further directed that during the period that this order shall remain in force… The said officer… Colonel Jasjit Singh shall report to the Headquarters 23 Sector Assam Rifles and shall not leave the same Headquarters without obtaining permission.” Singh’s lawyer C Lalramzauva argued before the court that on the said night of December 2015 his client was in Silchar, Assam, and only returned the next day. And that on the basis of some “secret information”, the Colonel had only deputed a team led by a junior commissioned officer to move whenever instructed to do so by Rifleman Pachhunga, one of the eight arrested Assam Rifles personnel. Lalramzauva also argued that his client could not be arrested because he was an Armyman. Additional Public Prosecutor H Lalmuankima countered this, saying that all the eight personnel in police custody had said they submitted the smuggled gold to Colonel Singh. Noting that Singh had already been suspended, he said law barred the arrest of Army personnel for only acts committed on duty. Rejecting Singh’s bail plea, District and Sessions Judge Lucy Lalrinthari said, “Army officers are for the welfare… and … protection of society and … that it is unbecoming of an Army officer to be allegedly involved in such type of allegations”. Police and Customs sources said Mizoram had emerged on the goldsmuggling route only over the past one year, with Manipur becoming either too “dangerous” or “costly”. Transporters could earn between Rs 60,000 and Rs 1.5 lakh carrying gold from along the IndoMyanmar border to Aizawl.

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How to stop people dying from aid shortages? Tackle the roots of crises

BARCELONA, MAy 9 (ThOMsON REuTERs FOuNdATiON): Women in Niger travel miles by donkey cart to health centres in the hope of getting food for their malnourished infants, leaving their vegetable gardens unattended and chores undone, only to be turned away with nothing. Children in Somalia and Democratic Republic of Congo find their grades start to drop when they no longer receive a decent meal at school, sapping their hopes for the future. “These are people who have put their trust in the international community to at least help them through a difficult time, and then we have disappointed them,” said Sheri Arnott of World Vision International, which issued a report in November on the effects of the gap between the funds sought for humanitarian work and the amount given by donor governments. The aid group said it was contracted to provide food aid to 10.3 million people in 35 countries in the 2013/2014 financial year, but only received enough money to help 8 million. Agencies warn that they are struggling to deliver sufficient food, healthcare and

other basic relief to tens of millions of people around the world who need support as the scale of natural disasters and conflicts has increased. Syria’s five-year war has forced more than 11 million people to flee their homes, for example, and an estimated 60 million in Africa, Asia, Latin America and the Pacific are now affected by droughts and floods linked to the El Niño weather phenomenon. The annual global humanitarian appeals led by the United Nations have increased six-fold in the last decade, rising to $19.3 billion in 2015. In response, the funding provided each year by governments has risen from between $2 billion and $4 billion to more than $10 billion over the same period. “We are now much more ambitious in delivering more and better services to many more people,” said former U.N. aid chief Jan Egeland, who heads the Norwegian Refugee Council. But last year only 56 percent of the global appeal was funded, down from 60 percent in 2014 and 65 percent in 2013. In a Thomson Reuters Foundation poll of international aid charities, four

out of 12 respondents said they had scaled back humanitarian operations due to a shortfall in funding requested through the U.N. joint appeal in 2014. That figure rose to seven in 2015. While they tried to find money from other sources or ensure another organisation did the work, in some cases tight budgets meant less aid for people in need. Nearly two thirds of respondents agreed that the appeals system should be reformed to help bridge the funding gap, with some suggesting less money should be channelled via U.N. agencies.

INVISIBLE DEATHS While the U.N.-led appeal does not include all crisis response work and financial contributions, it provides a “back of the envelope” calculation of global need - and the extent to which it is being met, according to Gareth PriceJones, senior humanitarian policy coordinator with CARE International. Today’s growing funding shortages have a very real impact on people living on the edge of survival, experts say. “Those people just struggle on with dirty water, with less food than they

need, and with no education,” Price-Jones said. Sometimes the lack of aid directly causes deaths - as with the Horn of Africa famine in 2011 and 2012. Drought and high food prices hit some 13 million people and more than 250,000 died in Somalia, where fighting hampered the delivery of aid. But often the consequences of inadequate humanitarian funding are far less visible, said John Holmes, who served as the U.N. emergency relief coordinator from 2007 to 2010. “The number of people who die who wouldn’t have died otherwise is absolutely enormous because their lives have been disrupted in every possible way,” said Holmes, now director of UK-based thinktank The Ditchley Foundation. Governments attending the first World Humanitarian Summit in Istanbul from May 23-24 are expected to commit to reducing the funding gap for lifesaving aid work, in return for promises of greater efficiency from the humanitarian sector. A flagship report on humanitarian financing, released by a high-level panel earlier this year, put the sum needed in 2015 to help 125 million people

Police officers escort Fatima from Syria (front) and other migrants as they make their way on foot after crossing the Croatian-Slovenian border, in Rigonce, Slovenia. (REUTERS File Photo)

suffering from wars, earthquakes, floods and other crises at $40 billion. The total raised in 2015 for global humanitarian aid - including money flowing outside the U.N. appeal was just under $20 billion, down from around $24 billion in 2014, pointing to an annual shortage of up to $20 billion. The Istanbul summit is set to endorse measures to fill that gap, including cutting out inefficiencies in response, expanding the traditional pool of donors to Gulf states and emerging economies, giving aid in the form of cash rather than supplies, and raising funds from “sukuk” bonds issued by Islamic banks. Holmes said one obvious way to source more

money for emergencies would be to double the proportion of official development assistance used for that purpose, from around 10 percent to 20 percent. Britain, for example, has established a new reserve of 500 million pounds ($725 million) to respond faster and more flexibly to new or worsening crises, and will allocate half of all its development spending to fragile states and regions. PREVENTION IS CHEAPER Most aid officials agree the best solution is to shrink the size of urgent aid needs by putting more political effort and cash into resolving conflicts and protecting people better from extreme weather, earthquakes and other natural hazards.

BBC correspondent in North Korea detained over reporting PyONGyANG, MAy 9 (REuTERs): North Korea detained a BBC journalist and ordered his expulsion over his reporting, the broadcaster said on Monday, as a large group of foreign reporters cover a rare congress of the country’s ruling Workers’ Party. Rupert Wingfield-Hayes was detained on Friday as he was about to leave the country, along with a BBC producer and cameraman, the network said. The three were on their way to the airport in Pyongyang on Monday afternoon, it said. China’s Xinhua news agency cited a North Korean official as saying the correspondent was detained for improper “reportage”. Another BBC correspondent in Pyongyang, John Sudworth, said in a broadcast report that there was “disagreement, a concern over the content of Rupert’s reporting”, in-

cluding questioning the authenticity of a hospital. “When he reached the airport on Friday, he was separated from the rest of his team, prevented from boarding that flight, taken to a hotel and interrogated by the security bureau here in Pyongyang before being made to sign a statement and then released, eventually allowed to rejoin us here in this hotel,” Sudworth said in the report. North Korea granted visas to 128 journalists from 12 countries. Their movements are closely managed and as of Monday morning they had yet to get access to the proceedings of the party congress, which began on Friday. Wingfield-Hayes had been in town ahead of the congress to cover the visit of a group of Nobel laureates. North Korea said it will strengthen self-defensive nuclear weapons capability in a decision adopted at the congress.

Complex land issues and lack of space hindering access to toilets in Kenya

Paramilitary policemen search for missing people at the site of a landslide in Sanming, Fujian Province, China, May 9, 2016. The death toll has risen to 34, with four people still missing, state media said on Monday. The landslide, triggered on Sunday by heavy rain, hit a hydroelectric power station that was under construction in Fujian’s Taining County. (Reuters Photo)

Kim becomes chairman of ruling Workers’ Party sEOuL, MAy 9 (REuTERs): North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, who has been first secretary of the ruling party, became chairman of the Workers’ Party of Korea at a rare party congress held in Pyongyang, Japan’s public broadcaster NHK reported on Monday. The first congress of the Workers’ Party in 36 years, which opened on Friday, was scheduled to promote Kim to the “top post” of the party, according to state media.

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un claps during the first congress of the country’s ruling Workers’ Party in 36 years, in Pyongyang, North Korea, in this photo taken by Kyodo May 9. (REUTERS Photo)

“We will consistently take hold on the strategic line of simultaneously pushing forward the economic construction and the building of nuclear force and boost self-defensive nuclear force both in quality and quantity as long as the imperialists persist in their nuclear threat and arbitrary practices,” KCNA said. The two Koreas remain in a technical state of war since their 1950-53 conflict ended in a truce, not a peace treaty. North Korea regularly threatens the South and

Increasingly, humanitarian action plans are seeking to protect people against future shocks by building quake-resistant homes, reconciling community tensions, or helping farmers adapt to the impacts of climate change. But when donors have a limited pot of money, these longer-term elements of aid work often fall by the wayside. “We will never get to grips with $20 billion a year of humanitarian need if we don’t tackle the underlying reasons why we have that need in the first place,” said Jan Kellett, a senior adviser with the U.N. Development Programme. “We need to shift the rhetoric away from crisis and towards development.”

Improving sanitation in Kenya: “Toilets have become an obsession”

North Korea says to push nuclear programme, defying UN sanctions PyONGyANG, MAy 8 (REuTERs): Secretive North Korea said it will strengthen self-defensive nuclear weapons capability in a decision adopted at a congress of its ruling Workers’ Party congress, its KCNA news agency reported on Monday, in defiance of U.N. resolutions. The congress, in its fourth day, is the first to be held in 36 years and North Korea granted visas to scores of foreign journalists from 12 countries, whose movements are closely monitored. One BBC journalist, not reporting directly on the congress, was detained over the content of his broadcasts and was being expelled from the country. North Korea has come under tightening international pressure over its nuclear weapons programme, including tougher U.N. sanctions adopted in March backed by lone major ally China, following its most recent nuclear test in January. The congress’s decision formalises a position previously held by North Korea, which declared itself “a responsible nuclear weapons state” and disavowed the use of nuclear weapons unless its sovereignty is first infringed by others with nuclear arms.

“It is clear you have to reduce the demand as much as you have to meet the need,” U.N. humanitarian chief Stephen O’Brien told the Thomson Reuters Foundation. Efforts are underway to refine how aid agencies determine needs, to avoid duplication and more accurately assess the cost of responses - a tricky feat in volatile conditions. But Sophia Swithern, head of analysis with UKbased research group Development Initiatives, said improving efficiency and transparency, while necessary, would not be enough. “If you’re really looking to reduce the bill, we all know it’s cheaper to respond to early warnings and to prevent crises,” she said.

its major ally, the United States, which it accuses of planning a nuclear attack. Officials and experts in South Korea believe that North Korean leader Kim Jong Un is using the congress to consolidate power. Kim became leader in 2011 after his father’s sudden death. Since the latest round of U.N. resolutions, North Korea has continued to engage in nuclear and missile development, and claimed that it had succeeded in miniaturising a nuclear

warhead and launching a submarine-based ballistic missile. MYSTERY TOUR South Korea condemned the North’s claim to being a nuclear weapons state, saying it would continue to exert pressure on Pyongyang until it abandons its nuclear ambitions. North Korea is believed by western experts to have about 40 kg of plutonium, enough to build eight to 12 nuclear weapons. Foreign journalists is-

sued visas to cover the congress have yet to be granted access to the proceedings, which began on Friday and include 3,467 voting delegates meeting in the enormous April 25 House of Culture. A closing date has not been made public but South Korea officials expect it to last four or five days. North Korea detained BBC journalist Rupert Wingfield-Hayes and ordered his expulsion over his reporting, the broadcaster said. Wingfield-Hayes had been in town ahead of the congress to cover the visit of a group of Nobel laureates. On Monday, visiting media were taken to a textile factory named after Kim Jong Suk, the wife of state founder Kim Il Sung and the grandmother of the current leader. They have also been taken to a maternity hospital, electric cable factory and children’s

centre - model sites that are also on tourist itineraries. At the textile factory, workers were urged on in their labour by propaganda music and slogans on posters. “Lets open the heyday of building a powerful prosperous nation in this year of the Seventh Congress of the Workers’ Party of Korea!”, one of the signs said. During the weekend, Kim took a conciliatory position on ties with the South, saying military talks were needed to discuss ways to ease tension. South Korea rejected the proposal as meaningless. “We have not given up on dialogue,” Unification Ministry spokesman Cheong Joon-hee told a briefing on Monday. “But it is only when the North shows sincerity about denuclearisation that genuine dialogue is possible.”

dAKAR, MAy 9 (ThOMsON REuTERs FOuNdATiON): Brian McSorley is a water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH) co-ordinator for Oxfam in Kenya, whose work with water and toilets takes him from slums to refugee camps. “I spend a lot of my time looking into toilets. Some people have suggested toilets have become an obsession of mine. It is slightly bizarre in sanitation meetings when you look around at straight-faced people who talk earnestly about faeces and discuss the clearance between the toilet seat and divider that separates the solid and liquid waste. Sanitation is just one element of my work – I also work on responding to the needs of refugees in camps and looking at water supplies in arid and semi-arid areas. I went into this area of work thinking about how to provide safe water for people and didn’t have any interest in sanitation, but it grew as I saw what a huge problem it is. Increased migration from rural to urban areas and a rise in people living in slums will put pressure on an already difficult situation. Six years ago, we launched a pilot project to develop a household toilet for residents living in slums. There are no sewers, and complex land issues and a lack of space conspire to prevent the majority of slum dwellers from having access to a toilet near their homes. This presents major public health problems with waste dumped in walkways and gutters in the slums. In Kenya a child dies every 17 minutes of a preventable disease caused by diarrhoea. There are also safety concerns for women and children using public toilets as there’s a lot of crime at night. Our solution was a portable toilet that sits in the corner of the house - similar to a camping toilet but without the chemicals, and affordable for poor households. A few prototypes were made, but we faced problems like the smell and the stigma of carrying a portable toilet to empty. We then produced a toilet where the solid and liquid waste is separated into smaller containers. This gets rid of the smell and the smaller containers are easier to empty. I was motivated to work on this project because it was a hidden problem that no one was talking about. LACK OF SAFE TOILETS “One of the best parts of my job is seeing people’s reactions. I remember one of the first Kenyan villages I visited in Turkana where the water source was several kilometres from village and they were using diesel to pump water. The generator kept breaking down, pipes burst and there was an intermittent water supply. Due to the high costs of pumping and reliability issues we had never really found a durable solution, but advances in solar pumping over the past decade allowed us to install a new system. When I visited last year, the village had more water than ever before - a good example of a sustainable solution for the thousands of people in that village. It is something many of us take for granted, being able to use a loo, but when you understand the complexities, you realise that a lack of safe toilets is going to get worse for millions of people before it gets better.” This aid worker profile is one of five commissioned by the Thomson Reuters Foundation ahead of the first ever World Humanitarian Summit on the biggest issues affecting the humanitarian response to disasters and conflict.

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Platini loses appeal over ethics ban, to quit UEFA in days

ZURICH, MAY 9 (REUTERS): Suspended European soccer boss Michel Platini will resign as head of governing body UEFA after losing a top level appeal against a ban for ethics violations, but said he would continue his fight to clear his name. One of the finest players of his generation who went on to become a powerful sporting official, Frenchman Platini had been suspended after his dealings with fallen world soccer chief Sepp Blatter dragged him into the scandal which engulfed governing body FIFA. Sport's highest tribunal, The Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS), upheld Platini's suspension on Monday, although it reduced the term from six years to four. "The CAS Panel was of the opinion that a severe sanction could be justified in view of the superior functions carried out by Mr. Platini (FIFA VicePresident and UEFA President), the absence of any repentance and the impact that this matter has had on FIFA’s reputation," the CAS

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statement said. The ruling means that European soccer body UEFA, which has not replaced Platini since he was initially banned in October, will have to elect a new president. Platini, though, pledged to continue his campaign to overturn his ban. His only remaining recourse is to appeal to the Swiss federal court, but this can only overturn the verdict if it finds procedural irregularities. "I see this (decision) as a profound injustice... As agreed with the national associations I am resigning from my functions as President of UEFA in order to pursue my fight with the Swiss courts to prove my integrity in this affair," Platini said in a statement. A lawyer for Platini, Yves Wehrli, said the Frenchman would resign from UEFA "in the coming days". Platini had hoped to be absolved in time for the European championship which will take place in his native France in June and July. UEFA's next executive committee meeting will be

in Basel on May 18 where they will look at when to hold a new presidential election to choose Platini's replacement. So far, nobody has publicly stated that they intend to stand. The French Football Federation (FFF) said it would respect the CAS decision but said: "The FFF nevertheless salutes the work of Michel Platini and the quality of a man who has always worked in the interest of football, particularly while he was UEFA president" Platini was banished along with former FIFA president Blatter over a payment of two million Swiss francs ($2.08 million) made to the Frenchman by FIFA with Blatter's approval in 2011 for work done a decade earlier. FIFA's ethics committee said the payment, made at a time when Blatter was seeking re-election, lacked transparency and presented conflicts of interest. Both men denied wrongdoing. Platini had been favourite to replace Blatter at the time. Instead, his former general secretary at UEFA, Gianni Infantino, entered the FIFA presidential race in his place and won the election in February. Platini and Blatter were provisionally banned in October while FIFA's ethics committee investigated the case, then suspended for eight years each in December, reduced to six years by the FIFA appeal committee in February.

Masters record as djokovic sinks Andy Murray in final

MADRID, MAY 9 (REUTERS): World number one Novak Djokovic beat defending champion Andy Murray 6-2 3-6 6-3 in the Madrid Open final on Sunday to capture a record 29th Masters crown. The Serb collected his fifth title of 2016 after winning the Qatar Open, Indian Wells, Miami Open and Australian Open, in which he also defeated Murray in the final. The Scot, who also lost second place in the world rankings to Roger Federer, knocked out crowd favourite Rafael Nadal in the semi-finals but Djokovic proved a more formidable opponent, breaking him three times in the opening set. Murray hit back in the second but had no answer in the third as Djokovic repeated his 2011 Madrid Open triumph. "I started very well and played terrific tennis in the first set," said Djokovic. "There were a couple of close games in the second set ... and I made some unforced errors and double faults in the game when I dropped my serve. So I fought...very hard." Djokovic also collected his 64th career title, equalling tennis greats Pete Sampras and Bjorn Borg. "It's obviously very flattering to be alongside such legends of the sport, players that I looked up to, especially Pete Sampras," he said. "When I was growing up he was ruling the tennis world. To win as many titles as he did in his career, it's quite amazing." Murray said his opponent played the better tennis. "Novak has had a lot of wins against me in the last couple of years unfortunately but he has done some great things and also deserved this win," the Scot added. "At the end he came up with some big serves and got himself some free points and did well. That's why he's number one just now."

pochettino keen to bring big club mentality to Spurs

LONDON, MAY 9 (REUTERS): Tottenham Hotspur should start behaving like a big team and not worry about north London rivals Arsenal overtaking them in the Premier League, manager Mauricio Pochettino has said. Second-placed Spurs, who are two points ahead of Arsenal, need to avoid defeat in their final league game of the season at relegation-threatened Newcastle United to ensure they finish above the Gunners for the first time since 1995. Tottenham manager Mauricio Pochettino. (Reuters) Pochettino, however, is worrying about what's hapdetermined not to obsess ish media. Tottenham were Leices- pening in another house. about local bragging rights and has urged all at White ter City's closest challeng- We still need to learn a lot Hart Lane to adopt a simi- ers for the title but a 2-2 of things - we need to keep draw at Chelsea last week improving into next sealar approach. "The last few weeks handed the trophy to the son," Pochettino said. "We need to change have been tough, (but) midlands club and ended we are still in a great posi- Spurs' hopes of a first Eng- that mentality, to be strong tion... We need to look at lish top-flight crown since and this is what we need to pUNE, MAY 9 (IANS): ourselves, not at our neigh- 1961. "We need to start to change to be a big, big, big Indian Super League (ISL) bour," Pochettino told Brit- think like a big club, not club." franchise FC Pune City was on Monday strengthened by the signings of winger Zodingliana Ralte and goalkeeper Vishal Kaith for the forthcoming 2016 edition. Ralte played for the franchise NorthEast United in 2014 and Delhi Dynamos last year. The 21year old winger started his career with I-League side Shillong Lajong after the north eastern club selected him from an U-14 football festival held in Goa. To bolster their goalkeeping options Vishal Kaith will join the ranks alongside Arindham Bhattacharya. Kaith was picked BCCI National Junior Selectors along with Officials of the Nagaland Cricket Association and by the All India Football probables of the North East Under 16 Selection Trials held at Dimapur, Nagaland and particiFederation (AIFF) to play pated by Arunachal, Manipur, Meghalaya, Sikkim and Nagaland. for the U-16 and U-19 naDIMApUR, MAY 9 land were selected from Na- have reached Dimapur to tional sides. galand to participate in the attend the camp. The team He then joined AIFF's (MExN): An under-16 se- North East Under 16 Coach- includes coaches, trainers, lection trials camp was held elite academy in 2013, at Dimapur from May 7 to ing Camp to be held from physiotherapists and video where for a year he honed 9 at the Nagaland Cricket 10th April onwards at Na- analysts. his skills and was eventu- Stadium, Dimapur. The galand Cricket Stadium, DiThe five players selectally picked up by Shillong camp was organised by the mapur. The coaching camp ed for the under-16 camp Lajong FC. Board of Control for Cricket will he held till 31st May, are: Cheide Lasuh, Suvans“Having had the in India (BCCI), hosted by 2016. The camp is being hu Kumar Yadav, Nitesh chance to assess the vari- the Nagaland Cricket As- conducted by the National Kumar, Puhie Shue and B. ous players we already have sociation and participated Cricket Academy, Banga- Daniel Jamir on board, we were able to by the five north eastern lore and being organised A similar trials was also identify the characteristics states namely, Arunachal by the BCCI. This is the first held for under-19 cricketand positions needed to Pradesh, Manipur, Megha- time that the BCCI is holders at Shillong, Meghalaya strengthen the squad. In laya, Sikkim and Naga- ing a national level camp for five north eastern states. both Ralte and Kaith we are land. Altogether 58 players in the north eastern region. Six players from Nagaland filling up the jigsaw puzzle participated in the camp Dimapur was selected as a have been selected for the with the right pieces. I can't which was conducted by venue for the camp after in- camp at Shillong, they are wait until all of them start the National Junior Selec- spection by senior officials Nagaho Chishi, Liremo Pattraining with us,” newly-ap- tors, Mr. Rakesh Parikh and of the BCCI. A team of sev- ton, Nipam Paul, Merenkaen senior members of the ba Jamir, Peteneizo Rupreo pointed head coach Anto- Mr. Arup Bhattacharjee. Five players from Naga- National Cricket Academy and Tahmeed Rahman. nio Habas said in a release.

FC Pune City sign Zodingliana Ralte, Vishal Kaith

North east under 16 Selection Trials at Dimapur

Tennis - Madrid Open - Men's Finals - Novak Djokovic of Serbia v Andy Murray of Britain - Madrid, Spain - 8/5/16 Djokovic holds up the trophy. (REUTERS)

Bopanna-Mergea beaten in Madrid Open final

MADRID, MAY 9 (IANS): Defending champions Rohan Bopanna and Florin Mergea were beaten 4-6, 6-7 (5) by Jean-Julien Rojer and Horia Tecau in the men's doubles final of the Madrid Open tennis tournament. The Dutch-Romanian pair didn't drop a set en route to their first title of the season here on Sunday. They jumped out to an early lead in the final, earning a break to go up 3-1 in the first set. They served out the set on their first attempt. Neither side, though, lost their serve in the second. In the tie-break, RojerTecau landed a mini-break to win

in straight sets and improve to 5-0 against the Indo-Romanian pair. "I want to thank my partner for having another great week," Tecau said after the final, as quoted by atpworldtour.com. "We were struggling for a few weeks, couldn't win a lot of matches.... It feels great to play well together and get another title." Rojer-Tecau lost just a single point on their first serve (39/40). They now have 12 tour-level titles and three on clay since they started playing together in 2014. "We've been chasing this one for almost three years," Tecau said. "We're really excited to get

this one because it comes after having a few early exits in Masters (1000 events) this year. So it means a lot to us." Rojer said the match was especially difficult because the teams are close friends. "They are a great team, and also friends," Rojer said. "It's never easy to play these matches, difficult for all four guys." Rojer-Tecau received 1,000 doubles rankings points and €2,82,720 (around $3,21,919). Bopanna-Mergea, who are still seeking their first title of the season, will get 600 rankings points and €138,400 (around $1,57,617).

public discourse

Formation of the Northeastern Council and the participation of Nagaland

have been prompted to write this after reading the "Rejoinder to Peace accord vis-a-vis future challenges" by T.A. Ngullie, Ex-Finance Minister, in reference to an article written by Dr. S.C. Jamir, Governor of Odhisha, in which he claimed, I quote- " The NEC was formed because of my personal discussions with former Prime Minister, Lt Indira Gandhi, during 1981-82 with the suggestion to form a Committee to look into the common development activities in the North East." The idea for formation of the North Eastern Council was conceived some time in 1968 and it was established on 1st August 1972. Such a long period was taken because the idea created mists of suspicion and

icebergs of instinctive dislike of central authority in the States and Union Territories of the region. We thought that the Central Government was inventing a device with a view to imposing its will on the States and Union Territories in North East India. The Centre took a long time to convince us (North East Leaders) that it had no such intention and that the North Eastern Council would be primarily an Advisory Body and that the States and Union Territories were at liberty to be or not to be members of the council. Even such an unambigious assurance did not dispel fears. The first meeting of the Council was inaugurated by the Prime Minister on 7th November, 1972. Nagaland did not join at first. During our NNO Govt. time we feared

that full-fledge State status would be reduced if we join in the NEC, and therefore decided not to join. But during the President Rule, after 20th May 1975, one of the advisors of the Governor represented Nagaland in the N.E.C meeting with the consent of all political parties in Nagaland. And the following roads were taken up as first projects under the N.E.C :1. Mon-Namtola-Sonari, (2) AmguriMokokchung (3) Wokha-Merapani road. The Naginimora-WakchingMon--Tobu-Tuensang road and Mariani-Mokokchung road were taken up by the Border Roads Organisation under Defence and not under the North Eastern Council programme. Chingwang Konyak Former Minister and Former Member of Parliament (Lok Sabha)

Truth shall prevail A night of disco-braving

veryone is talking about unity, but unity will come only if we speak the truth. Leaders of civil societies, NGO's and even the Church is afraid to speak the truth, therefore Nagas have been suffering for so long. In Nagaland various groups/factions/organisations has been levying taxes as a direct result of which the public have been suffering. Therefore according to the bible we have to say 'Yes' is 'Yes' and 'No' is 'No' . Nagas has been suffering because of supporting the wrong organisations. Hence, Nagas should speak the truth and be united, so that there is no more bloodshed among the Nagas, one should admit his/her own mistakes and become united in the name of Almighty God. All the prayer warriors/centers have been praying for Naga unity on a daily basis. As Christians we should also forgive each other and become united. The true` Naga political talk" is under the collective leadership of Sir, Issac Chishi Swu and Sir Th. Muivah. The collective leadership have declared that "past is past" we have forgiven the past mistakes of our brothers and sisters in other camps, let them also forgive our past mistakes and get on board the frame work agreement signed on the 3rd August 2015 between Government of India and NSCN/GPRN. Those who are really working for the Naga Nation should be showered with God's blessings and pray that God uphold their leadership and those who are not working whole heartedly for the Nation but only levying taxes from the public for their personal interest alone then God should punish them for their misdeeds. Kuknalim Lt. Col. (Retd) Ape Venuh, Kilonser, NSCN/GPRN

the odds of prohibition

oung and adolescents dressed in their best sit for the ‘night cocktail’ in the restaurant where liquor is served. This is the daily business of those cabins which sells liquor openly without license in the heart of capital town. In a decoratively-set cabin, it was packed mostly youngsters and we forget our life affairs and even ourselves as the people were drunk with wine, music and enjoyed with power drunk. It was a delight that we admire for nobody bothers for Prohibition whatsoever where no cares touch the human soul. There has been much debate about the Nagaland Liquor Total Prohibition Act, that the Govt. had acted on paper only and now, found to be impossible to implement and enforce it practically throughout the State as someone runs the business of sale of liquor openly for their basic necessities of life, including minimum of food, clothing, shelter and water. Like other business, syndicates are the main suppliers to the whole-sellers who then sell to the retailers and home business in different colonies and to the liquor joints in the entire stretch of Kohima Town. Trucks of liquor enter Kohima every day. The youth prefer leisure and want the changed lives. We see it in nightclubs where jaded and frustrated businessmen watch the sensual performers go through their frenzied routine,

leaving their audience empty, frustrated and satiated. We see the children rebel against their parents until many parents actually afraid of their children, the broken-homes of disloyal parents and unloved children, mistresses, playboys and a street corner gang of teenage delinquents. There are many illegal liquor joints placing them as food restaurant and ghumty shops in their trade license, displaying mineral water bottles and cold drinks and run the business of sale of liquor openly. Many organizations, and the Govt. agencies has miserably failed to cracks down on illegal bars and liquor outlets owned by the rich, influential persons and politicians . They think everything belong to them who enjoys the choicest food and act like sea creature having no ruler and they drive over us. What is important to note is that as average Nagas living standard rose during the years, and spiritual decadence is upon them, and for sure the poor did not get poorer. The second-generation politicians and middlelevel bureaucrats and desperate political party workers blow up at disco - as if the night is theirs, enjoy with unaccounted cash. Their traditions of power without responsibility invite more gangster sons of rich people and politicians as they break every rule in the society. Keduovilie Linyü

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Kabir Bedi-narrated documentary to be screened at Cannes

“M

ount of Excellence", a documentary narrated by actor Kabir

Bedi, is set to be screened at the upcoming Cannes Film Festival. Known for lending his voice for various films

and documentaries, Kabir took to Twitter to share the news. The "Sandokan" actor tweeted on Sunday: "Delighted!'Mount of Excellence', documentary I narrated on HH Tai Situ Rinpoche, to be screened at Cannes 2016." Directed by Shivajee Chandrabhushan, the film features the Maitreya Buddha lineage. It connects the Maitreya Buddha emanation Guru Pad-

arvel Studios have announced that they are "committed" to doing a stand-alone Black Widow movie, most likely starring Scarlett Johansson, who has played the role in earlier Marvel Cinematic Universe films. According to a report in The Hindu that quoted deadline.com, when asked about the potential of characters Falcon, War Machine, Black Widow and Hawkeye, Marvel Studios president Kevin Feige said, "Of the characters that you've just mentioned, I would say certainly the one creatively and emotionally that we are most committing to doing is Black Widow." Fiege added that he liked Johansson's portrayal of the character and thus it would be fun to have the character have its own movie, and possibly even a franchise. "We think she's an amazing character. We think Scarlett Johansson's portrayal of her is amazing. She's a lead Avenger and has amazing stories in her own right to tell that we think would be fun to turn into a standalone franchise," he added.

Source: IANS

Source: TNN

Police Protest outside Beyonce’s hometown concert aw enforcement officers gathered outside Beyonce's hometown concert in Houston, Texas to protest the alleged anti-police message in her Formation video. The 34-year-old superstar's Formation World Tour touched down at the NRG Stadium over the weekend, but fans arriving at the venue were met by members of the Coalition Of Police And Sheriffs (COPS), who

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masambhava, and to the present day 12th Chamgon Kenting Tai Situpa Rinpoche and the Palpung Sherabling Monastic seat hidden in the folds of the heady pine forests in Himachal Pradesh in India. The film festival will take place from May 11 to May 22.

staged a demonstration nearby and shone a blue light in the direction of the arena, reported Contactmusic. The officers were among a group which had taken issue with Beyonce's decision to spotlight the ongoing problem of police brutality in the US in the emotionally-charged promo for Formation. She further incensed authorities in the days after the song's release in February, when she paid tribute to the Black Panthers movement - a revolutionary Black Nationalist and socialist organisation in the US - during her Super Bowl halftime show. The imagery prompted members of police unions in various US states to launch boycotts, threatening not to work as volunteer officers during the trek. "Some of her performances we believe to be anti-police," COPS demonstrator Tony Ragsdale said.

Pamela Anderson sells selfies at gala auction

A model displays the creation by designer Gloria Ovung at the Guwahati promo during the 2nd edition of the North East India Fashion Week. The collections presented by Gloria Ovung from Nagaland, at the promo show is a wonderful balance between the traditional and the contemporary. Edgy and feminine, her designs have been inspired from her rich cultural legacy, and the very nature of it reflects in the entire collection. All the materials used for her collection have been sourced from within the northeastern region. The diverse varieties of locally weaved tribal handlooms largely contribute the fabric and textiles used in the collection.

ormer 'Baywatch' star Pamela Anderson auctioned off selfies for USD 500 at the Champions of Jewish Values International Awards Gala. Anderson, 48, who has been to Tel Aviv and Jerusalem, praised Israel's efforts on 'conservation' and the actress then impressively launched into a speech about 'ecology,' reported the New York Post. But one guest sniffed, "This feels like a climate-change conference." Billionaire Sheldon Adelson and wife Miriam donated USD 1 million. Anderson attended the gala with son Brandon.

Source: PTI

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Marlow, May 9 (IaNS): The Indian women hockey team's preparations for the Rio Olympics went for a toss as the Ritu Rani-led side succumbed to a 0-7 loss in the final match to surrender the five-match Test series 0-5 against Britain here on Monday. The Indian women's team, which managed to book an Olympics berth after a 36-year hiatus, have had a lacklustre series losing all their earlier matches. Going into the final match, the home team dominated from the very first quarter as Shona McCallin opened the scoring in the 12th minute. Britain won two penalty corners in the quarter, but were denied from adding to their tally courtesy some improved defence from India. The second quarter saw another flurry of attacks from the hosts as the English women won two back to back penalty corners, but India's defence held strong to deny them. India too had their chance to equalise via a penalty corner but failed to convert. Just when it looked like the Indians were getting back into the game, Susannah Townsend beautifully converted a penalty corner in the 28th minute to make it 2-0. Returning from the break, the home side won a penalty corner immediately which they managed to convert via Crista Cullen in the 38th minute. Britain unleashed their attacking prowess as they managed to score another two goals in quick succession, one of them coming via a penalty corner by Kate Walsh in the 42nd minute and the other one by Helen Walsh in the 44th minute to end the third quarter 5-0. In the fourth quarter, already down and out, the Indian girls failed to put up a fight as Susannah added two goals in the final minutes to make it 7-0.

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loyd Mayweather continues to stoke the fires of a possible return to the ring after the retired multi-division champion dropped hints of a potential bout against outspoken Irish mixed-martial arts fighter Conor McGregor. With a recent report claiming the two headliners were discussing a fight, Mayweather advanced the speculation on the sidelines of the Canelo Alvarez and Amir Khan clash in Las Vegas at the weekend. "It's possible. It's possible. There was a name that was shot at me," Mayweather told FightHype. com. "But the rumours that y'all have been hearing (are) the rumours I started. It may not be a rumour. Keep your fingers crossed." The 39-year-old American retired last September after accumulating a 49-0 record during a 19-year career that produced world titles in five weight divisions and earnings in excess of AB De Villiers of Royal Challengers Banglore in action during match 39 of the Vivo Indian $800 million. He has hardly faded Premier League ( IPL ) 2016 between the Kings XI Punjab and the Royal Challengers Bangalore held at the IS Bindra Stadium, Mohali, on May 9. (IPL Photo) from the scene, however, and Mayweather appeared at ringside following boxer Adrien Broner's victory over Ashley Theophane last month. Broner then verbally challenged Mayweather,

Sep 12, 2015; Las Vegas, NV, USA; Floyd Mayweather is introduced against Andre Berto (not pictured) for their WBA/WBC welterweight title bout at MGM Grand Garden Arena. Mayweather won via unanimous decision. Joe Camporeale-USA TODAY Sports/Files

who laughed off that taunt but he did recently allude to a comeback in an interview with Showtime, bringing along with it whispers of a possible rematch against Manny Pacquiao. Dubbed 'The Fight of the Century' by promoters, their long-awaited showdown on May 2 last year was a disappointing affair, as Mayweather easily outpointed his Filipino opponent in a low-key and ultradefensive encounter. However, one more win

would put Mayweather ahead of heavyweight great Rocky Marciano, who also retired with a perfect 49-0 career record. "It's not important," Mayweather told FightHype.com of the record. "I didn't let a sport retire me. I was able to retire from a sport and quit on my own terms." UFC featherweight champion McGregor was dropped from his rematch against welterweight Nate Diaz at UFC 200 in July for refusing to attend a news

conference to promote the event. McGregor, who was choked into submission in a non-title bout against Diaz in March, subsequently hinted that he could retire before making an aborted attempt to get back on the card. In response to speculation about a possible meeting with Mayweather, the Irishman tweeted a mock promotional poster of the two fighters face-to-face with the caption "MMA Vs Boxing."

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