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nepal: fresh quake brings death & damage nagaland has shortage

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KaTHmaNDu, may 12 (ap): A new earthquake killed dozens of people Tuesday and spread more fear and misery in Nepal, which is still struggling to recover from a devastating quake nearly three weeks ago that left more than 8,000 dead. The magnitude-7.3 quake, centered midway between Kathmandu and Mount Everest, struck hardest in the foothills of the Himalayas, triggering some landslides, but it also shook the capital badly, sending thousands of terrified people into the streets. At least 37 people were killed in the quake and more than 1,100 were injured, according to the Home Ministry. But that toll was expected to rise as reports began reaching Kathmandu of people in isolated Himalayan towns and villages being buried under rubble, according to the U.N.’s Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs. Tremors radiated across parts of Asia. In neighboring India, at least 16 people were confirmed dead after rooftops or walls collapsed onto them, according to In-

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experts to treat the wounded and helicopters to ferry food and temporary shelters to hundreds of thousands left homeless amid unseasonal rains. Tuesday’s quake was deeper, however, coming from a depth of 18.5 kilometers (11.5 miles) versus the earlier one at 15 kilometers (9.3 miles). Shallow

Naga travelers harassed and allegedly assaulted in Assam ribs and her arms. It also alleged that all their belongings were stolen, including mobiles, laptop, camera and they were fined Rs.5000 by the fence owner for slamming down the small mango tree. According to the NCMF, the mob had also demanded Rs 20,000 from them. After some time, the NCMF informed that the Assam police arrived at the scene and took the three persons to a police station. However, it alleged that some police constables had also asked for money. The NCMF, while condemning the incident, called for proper measures to ensure the safety of Naga travelers. It urged the Nagaland government to “give proper road connectivity, so that travelers from Nagaland who go via Assam may not face such incidents in future.”

earthquakes tend to cause more damage. Tuesday’s quake was followed closely by at least 10 strong aftershocks, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. Frightened residents in the capital, who had returned to their homes only a few days ago, once again set up tents Tuesday night

of 322 staff govt nurses Appeals for immediate filling up of vacant post

Dimapur, may 12 (mExN): The Unemployed Trained Nurses Association (UNTA) on Tuesday revealed through an exhaustive compiled data how Nagaland has been facing acute shortage of staff nurses, since the last 15 years or more. Despite nursing services playing an integral part of both preventive and curative aspect of health system, estimate in the state showed an approximate of 322 posts of staff nurses are lying vacant in Nagaland government health institutions. The data was collected by the association during an independent survey conducted in the 11 District Hospitals, 127 Primary Health Centres (PHC), 21 Community Health Centre (CHC), 2 TB Hospitals and 1 Mental Hospital in the state. As per the norms of TNAI (Trained Nurses Association of India) and INC (Indian Nursing Council) on the actual nurse-patient ratio, there should be 1 nurse

for 3 beds in teaching hospital and 1 nurse for 5 beds in non-teaching hospital plus 30 % leave reservation, stated a press statement issued by Bendangmongba, president UNTA. For CHC, the prescribed norm is a minimum of 7 regular staff nurse while for PHC, there should be 1 regular staff nurse plus 2 additional on contractual basis. Going by the prescribed nurses-patient ratio and its non adherence to by government health institutions here, the 300 bedded Naga Hospital Authority, Kohima (NHAK) should have additional 52 nurses, while there is a shortage of 18 nurses at the 150 bedded district hospital in Mokokchung and 27 at the 150 bedded district hospital Tuensang. Dimapur district hospital needs 11 nurses while Wokha is in shortage of 14 more nurses. In the 3 CHCs in Kohima, there are only 7 staff nurses with a shortage of 14. There is only 1 staff

One person was hacked to death at Yimpang village, which falls under Bhandari Police Station in Wokha district. The incident occurred over a land dispute on the evening of May 7. The victim was identified as one K Ephylumo Kikon. The victim’s brother, K. Renpi Kikon stated that two persons related to the incident were arrested by the Bhandari police on May 7. They were however released from police custody on May 9 citing the matter had been resolved between the family members of the victim and the accused. He alleged that his family’s effort to lodge an FIR at Bhandari PS following the release of the two accused was not acknowledged. The victim’s wife and their three minor children were also injured, he stated. The victim’s mortal remain was buried on May 8. No post mortem was conducted.

The victim’s brother also produced a copy of a “compromised letter” where family members of both the victim and the accused reportedly arrived at a “mutual understanding” in the spirit of ‘forgive and forget.’ The letter stated that “the matter has been amicably settled” and requested the Officer in Charge of the Bhandari Police Station to “kindly release the detained accused persons who were lodged at your safe custody since the matter was settled amicably.” The “compromised letter” was signed by four signatories – two each on behalf of both the parties. Renpi, who was one of the signatories of the “letter”, maintained that he was not present when the “understanding” was arrived at, and added that he was only made to sign it. The letter was addressed to the officer incharge of Bhandari PS with copies endorsed to the ADC, Bhandari, SDPO

Bhandari and the chairman of Yimpang village council. The ADC, Bhandari, when contacted, confirmed the occurrence of the incident. The ADC said that two persons were arrested by the police on May 7, who were later released after the two families reached an understanding. The ADC further stated that the victim’s family can lodge a formal complaint (in written) with the administration if they want to take up the case. Meanwhile, the Wokha police, when contacted denied receiving any official report as regards the incident. The SP, Wokha stated that no formal complaint was received, while stating he got inputs of an “understanding” between the two parties to resolve the case. Asked whether the Wokha police would conduct an investigation, the SP replied that it cannot as no FIR was lodged with the police.

nurse manning the 12 PHCs in Wokha district. In Mon, there are 15 PHCs with only 2 staff nurses, which means, there are 13 vacant posts. In Phek district, there are only 3 nurses for 21 PHCs with a shortage of 18 nurses. While revealing this grim scenario, the association pointed that in any health system, the health workers determined the nature. Therefore the quality of service provided survey/data demonstrate that worst health system across the state face severe nursing shortages, varying across regions and ruralurban distribution. Stating that strong political commitment is required for improving the nursing situation in Nagaland, the press statement has appealed the state government to immediately fill-up the vacant posts (more than 50% of job vacancy for the staff nurse) so as to curb this malignant shortage of nurses. See complete data on page 5

Will not compromise with a communal party: Therie Morung Express News Kohima | May 12

Nagaland Congress on Tuesday reiterated its stand that it will not compromise with a ‘communal party’ like the BJP whose ideology and principles stood against the ‘social structure and Naga’s way of life.’ Addressing a press conference at Congres Bhavan here in Kohima, newly appointed NPCC president

K Therie said the Congress does not approve of the religious intolerance happening in all corners of the country since the BJP came to power- the reason why it will not be a party to Zeliang’s government with the BJP as an ally. “We simply cannot work together with the NPF-led DAN Government as BJP is part of the government. For this reason, the AICC has already served

‘show cause notice’ to our NPCC president SI Jamir eight MLAs as to why ac- had joined Zeliang’s mintion should not be initiated istry on May 8. against them for violatTherie maintained that AICC has restrained from serving expulsion order to the eight Congress MLAs with the party’s conviction that there has to be constructive ing the party directions,” K criticism in democracy. Therie said. “Expulsion is not the Seven out of the eight first priority as there are Congress MLAs led by CLP rooms for correction. So leader Tokheho and former a show cause notice was

Congress MLAs yet to respond on show cause notice

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sent to all the MLAs. But we have received no response so far,” Therie said adding, “I hope our party MLAs realize the danger of going together with a communal party… I hope good sense prevails upon our legislators and we would be able to ‘amicably settle.’ The new NPCC chief also announced that the party will reset the house at the earliest and start functioning in full swing.

‘sing no sad songs for me, i can win this battle’

One murdered in Bhandari Dimapur | May 12

dia’s Home Ministry. Chinese media reported one death in Tibet. The earthquake that hit April 25 killed more than 8,150 and flattened entire villages, leaving hundreds of thousands homeless. Impoverished Nepal appealed for billions of dollars in aid from foreign nations, as well as medical

Dimapur, may 12 (mExN): The Nagaland Christian Ministries Fellowship (NCMF) today informed that on May 9, a Naga missionary, his wife and one college lecturer were allegedly harassed and assaulted in an area between Golaghat and Dergaon of Assam. At around 11:00am on May 9, the car in which the three Maths 18, Science 12. I think God were travelling hit a bamboo fence and a mango wants me to study theology. tree. A press note from the NCMF informed that the occupants of the car were travelling to Dimapur. The NSCMF alleged that after the accident; a mob assaulted the lecturer; the missionary and his wife were pulled out of the car and “locked up in separate rooms and were threatened.” The NCMF added that the missionary’s wife was also assaulted on her

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A Nepalese victim of Tuesday’s earthquake tries to sit up with the help of family members at Teaching Hospital in Kathmandu, Nepal, Tuesday, May 12. (AP Photo)

with plans to sleep in empty fields, parking lots and on sidewalks. Extra police were sent to patrol ad-hoc camping areas, while drinking water and extra tents were being provided, according to Kathmandu administrator Ek Narayan Aryal. Paul Dillon, a spokesman with the International Organization for Migration, said he saw a man in Kathmandu who had apparently run from the shower with shampoo covering his head. “He was sitting on the ground, crying,” Dillon said. Meanwhile, new landslides blocked mountain roads in the district of Gorkha, one of the regions hit hardest on April 25, while previously damaged buildings collapsed with the latest quake. The earth also shook strongly across the border in Tibet, unleashing a landslide that killed one person and injured three, according to China Central Television. Two houses also collapsed, the state broadcaster said, quoting disaster relief headquarters of the regional Tibetan government.

Ambassadors of Naga folk music: ‘Purple Fusion’ performing on stage at the 44th International Film Festival of India (IFFI) in Goa, 2013 (File Photo)

Purple Fusion’s vocalist Lamtsala is a fighter- and she is beating cancer Ashikho Pfuzhe Dimapur | May 12

She has been singing songs of gallant battles fought long ago. Now she is fighting a battle of her own against colon cancer. Lamtsala Sangtam, the vocalist of “Purple Fusion”, a folk fusion band which has popularized Naga folk tunes and chants to the rest of the world, is in her 9th cycle of grueling and painful chemotherapy.

She was detected with cancer a couple of days before the band was set to perform at a film festival in Delhi in December last year. “The abdominal pain started here in Nagaland but it was manageable so we boarded the train to Delhi. But halfway on the train, the pain became excruciatingly unbearable and I was hospitalized the moment we reached Delhi. We had to cancel our show. I was shattered and I cried for my other band mates,” she said recalling her longest train journey. But Lamtsala is not one to take things lying down. “I truly felt I was leaving the world last December

and would never ever see this day. Yet today, here I am- standing tall and fighting cancer and actually beating it. “Surprisingly, I feel lucky that I’m facing this disease because until then I never knew there was so much of pain and suffering in this world,” the winsome artist said. Lamtsala, who received the Governor’s Award 2015 for “outstanding achievement and contribution in the field of Folk Fusion (Music)” during the Republic Day celebration at Kohima Raj Bhavan, dedicated the award to all patients fighting cancer. In her acceptance

speech, she said, “you (fellow cancer patients) are strong and you need to be stronger ... let’s show the world we are born to win. Never ever give up, do what you love and be happy, but do listen to your doctor.” Lamtsala admitted the chemotherapy sessions is really giving her a tough time. “But I am never giving up because I still have dozens of dreams to fulfill through music,” the gutsy crooner said. And during her painful ordeal, Lamtsala’s band members have stood steadfast by her side. “They (band members) are like my family and very supportive. They are the ones who give

me extra strength to smile at life, they are my booster,” a grateful Lamtsala said. ‘Purple Fusion’ includes Mhathung Odyuo on bass (former bassist of Divine Connection, winner of MTV RockOn 2011), Imsanger Longkumer on guitar (former guitarist of Mumbai-based bands Audio Essence and Syncopath and Diatribe, winner of Hornbill National Rock 2008) and Temsu Kichu on drums (ex-Diatribe, winner of Hornbill National Rock 2008). Their debut album “Folk Reminiscence” released last year won the ‘Best folk album’ of Los Angeles based Akademia Music Award (November 2014). The album was released world-wide through online digital media and the song ‘Ho hey! You came along’ topped the chart of KMix Radio Station (Los Angeles) in January this year. “My life’s philosophy is to chase after my dreams and achieve them rather than sit back and ruminate on what might have been,” Lamtsala confided, on her approach towards life. Despite the toll taken on her by chemotherapy, one cannot help but notice the wistful longing in the eyes of this spirited musician- to be back on the stage again and sing her heart out.

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Nurses: A force for chANge NHAK commemorates TNAI Dimapur Unit celebrates International Nurses Day

International Nurses’ Day Morung Express News Kohima | May 12

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Along with the rest of the world, the Naga Hospital Authority Kohima (NHAK) commemorated the International Nurses’ Day on May 12 at the DBT Conference Hall, NHAK with M. Patton, Commissioner Secretary, Health and Family Welfare as the chief guest. “Your daily sacrifice, hard work and immense dedication are truly commendable and inspiring. Your service and care is not only to the well being of the patients but also to their loved ones and society at large. You touch lives, everyday epitomizing values of patience and untiring care.” Patton also affirmed that nurses play as important role as Doctors and are indispensable to a society’s well being and good health. Often times, the mental stress and trauma that patients undergo can be severe as the disease itself, Patton thus pointed out that the roles played by nurses- their gentle approach showing care and affection can lighten the burden and frustrations of such patients, which he calls ‘humane touch’. “Government spent huge amount of money in the health sector and the success of the scheme and policies depend a lot on the people executing it,” added Patton. He pointed out that there is basic requirement for more peo-

ple, who are willing to go above and beyond the call of duty, looking for ways to perform their jobs more effectively, help one another in passing knowledge and find more innovative ways in the health care sector even in times of financial constraints for a better and convenient public health services. Dr. Neikhrielie Khimiao, Medical Suptd NHAK who delivered a brief exhortation reflected on the history of the Day, which marks the birthday of Florence Nightingale who reformed the health care services during the Crimean War. The day also marks the Nurses’ contribution towards peoples’ health. “Nurses are the backbone of the hospitals. If the nursing service fails, the entire hospital collapses. The nursing care that we deliver is in no way inferior to others, perhaps even better,” added Dr. Khimia-o. The programme was chaired by Tiamenla Jamir, Secretary TNAI, Local Branch Kohima while prayer invoked by Pelhoutsü, Chaplain NHAK. Tepuhosule, Nursing Supt NHAK, performed the lamp lighting and introduction to the theme highlighted by Ch Henia, Deputy Director Nursing. Rita Angami, Vice President TNAI, Local Branch gave the vote of thanks while a special number was performed by the GNM Students, NHAK.

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Dimapur | May 12

Upcoming Naga artist, Throngkiuba (Athrong) Yimchungrü, was among seven young artists who took part in the tribute workshop “Recreating MF Hussain’s Kolkata, a tribute to the Picaso of India” to commemorate the birth centenary of the Indian legendary artist. The workshop was held from March 25 to April 15. Under the mentorship of renowned Indian artist, Samindranath Majumdar, the grandson of famed artist, Hemendranath Majumdar, the workshop and exhibition centered on weaving new stories and themes from Hussain’s vision of Kolkata, resurrection and infusion of the legendary artist’s concepts and characters with new spirit. The workshop was organized by the Centre of

International Modern Art (CIMA) Art Gallery, Kolkata, and supported by Indian Art Collectors. Indian Art Collectors also launched an online exhibition on April 20 (still continuing) and one can buy art works through the Indian Art Collectors website. In a conversation with The Morung Express, Athrong who has recently returned home after completing his Bachelor in Fine Arts, said he was fortunate to participate in the workshop as he had learnt a lot in time management, interacting with visitors and being introduced to popular Indian contemporary artists and art aficionados including Tapas Konwar, Partha Pratim Deb, Eleena Banik, Jogen Chowdhary (sitting Member of Parliament) and Manisha Lath Gupta (founder of India Art Collectors). “I was personally in-

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The Management also congratulate all the teachers, specially the teachers of the concerned subjects.

‘We are always there for you’ Zhovezo Resu Dimapur | May 12

Students of 1st year GNM presenting a special number on the occasion of International Nurses Day celebration at District Hospital Dimapur on Tuesday. (Morung Photo) Morung Express News Dimapur | May 12

Along with the rest of the world, Trained Nurses Association of India (TNAI), Dimapur Unit, celebrated International Nurses Day on the theme “Nurses: A force for change: Care effective, cost effective” at Medical Fellowship Hall, District Hospital Dimapur (DHD), on Tuesday. Chief Medical Officer (CMO), Dr. MA Wati, in his exhortation said, “Nursing is a blessed profession because nurses are tasked to deal with and comfort the needy, dying and poorest of the poor.” The CMO said nursing is one profession that demands extreme sacrifice and devotion and that people look

Naga artist Throngkiuba Yimchungrü with his mentor and renowned artist Samindranath Majumdar. (Right) One of Throngkiuba’s paintings during the workshop, a Mother Teresathemed piece titled “Do Good Anyway” (6x4 feet mixed media). Ashikho Pfuzhe

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Understaffed nurses overburdened in Nagaland

upon nurses with great esteem. He said nurses should emulate the selfless sacrifice and dedication of Florence Nightingale ‘The Lady with the Lamp’ and strive hard to live upto the expectations of the people. Dr. Wati said, “Presently government hospitals in the state are facing shortage of nurses though there are plenty of unemployed nurses. He hoped that the government would create more posts of nurses to accommodate the unemployed nurses and also to deliver better health care.” Nursing superintendent, DHD, Hisule Keppen Khing, the theme speaker of the Day, said this year’s theme reflects the International Council of Nurses’ commitment for action to strengthen

and improve health care systems around the world. “It leverages the contribution that nurses can contribute. It acknowledges that as a profession, we reach people other practitioners fail to see both in urban and rural settings. In short, the global health services can achieve their goals with nurses’ proactive contributions and participation,” Hisule said. The nursing superintendent said the rising cost of health care worldwide is largely driven by the heavy and growing burden of noncommunicable diseases. “As such it is important to make wise planning and decisionmaking process within the constraints of financial, human and other resources,”

she added. Pointing to the impact of global shortage of nursing work force, Hisule said research has shown that hospitals with higher ratio of nurses to patients have lower mortality rate. Other highlights of the celebration include special numbers and entertainment items presented by nursing students and mass singing of nurses’ anthem. Earlier, Dr. Modesta Belho offered invocation; chaplain DHD, Rev. Mar Pongen, led a special prayer for nurses and president, TNAI Dimapur Unit, I. Asangla proposed vote of thanks. Principal, School of Nursing (SON), DHD, Nepralu Keyho chaired the celebration programme.

Naga artist pays tribute to MF Hussain Digital Life Certificate for pension

vited by Tapas Konwar and gifted one of his paintings. These top artists also said they were ready to assist Nagaland in the field of art if invited,” he said. Throngkiuba along with six other artists have also been invited for a show at the prestigious gallery Studio 21, Kolkata, in July next. Earlier in 2014, 24-yearold Throngkiuba’s acrylic on canvas titled “Jesus! Jesus!” made it to the “Halloween Art Exhibit” at the Yorktown Museum, New York, and he was also awarded ‘Best Mixed Media on Canvas’ at the All India Art Contest, Mumbai. The young artist with his unconventional style and abstract impressionism has shared space with world renowned India artists like VS Gaitonde, Jamini Roy, Ganesh Pyne, H A Gade, NS Bendre, Akbar Padamsee, Subhaprasanna and Thota Vaikuntam.

KohIMa, May 12 (MExn): Nagaland ex-servicemen and widows have started obtaining Digital Life Certificate for pension on May 12 at NIC Centre Kohima. Directorate of Sainik Welfare & Resettlement Nagaland in coordination with NIC Nagaland has commenced this event as a welfare measure for ex-servicemen pensioners and family pensioners. Brig KK Roy Choudhury, SM, VSM (Retd) Director Sainik Welfare & Resettlement Nagaland in a press release has intimated that next digital life certificate camp for exservicemen and widows of Dimapur will be conducted on May 19 and 20

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Job & Career Fair in Dimapur

DIMaPuR, May 12 (DIPR): The Department of Employment & Craftsmen Training, Nagaland in collaboration with YouthNet will be organizing a Job & Career Fair 2015 on May 15 and 16 at the Supermarket Complex, Dimapur. Chief Minister of Nagaland TR Zeliang will grace the inaugural programme as the chief guest at Dimapur Town Hall on May 15 at 10:00 am.

Director Sainik Welfare with NIC Nagaland, ex-servicemen and widows for Digital Life Certificate at DC Complex Kohima.

in coordination with NIC Dimapur at the DC Dimapur Office complex. All ex-servicemen pensioners including family pensioners are requested to bring their PPO, Aadhar Card No, Bank account number and mobile num-

ber for preparation of Digital Life Certificate. Physical presence of pensioners is compulsory for Biometric Thumb Impression. All are requested to be present at the DC Office Complex Di- Pro Rural team called on Governor of Nagaland, PB Acharya mapur at 10.30 AM on May at his official residence, Kohima on May 11. During the meeting, issue of solid waste management was discussed and 19 and 20.

NSS Nagaland participates at NE National Youth Festival

National Service Scheme Nagaland team during the second North East National Youth Festival held at Khanapara, Meghalaya.

KohIMa, May 12 (MExn): The National Service Scheme (NSS) Nagaland team attended the second North East National Youth Festival held at Khanapara, Meghalaya

The life of a Nurse is no easy game. Few notices the hardships nurses face. They have little time left for their family, rather spending all their time in the hospital, looking after patients. Moarenla (ANM), a nurse at Dimapur Civil Hospital, says, “We give importance to our patients and sacrifice our leisure time. Even if we are sick we have to come to work.” She says that as she puts on her uniform each day, she feels her sickness disappear. At the workplace, problems await the nurses. Hisule Keppen Khing, NSG, Superintendent DHD at the Dimapur Civil Hospital informs that workforce is not sufficient. Due to this, shifts have to be shortened. The general rule is that one nurse should look after three patients but due to a shortage of nurses in Dimapur, each nurse is looking after 10 patients at a time! Though primary caregivers at hospitals, nurses are given less facilities to take care of themselves. Unlike other government jobs that entail 119 days of paid leave, nurses get a mere 60 days. They have to work through all other government holidays as well. According to Khing, with an increase in the number of patients, it is only sensible to have more nurses. This will also create more job opportunities in Nagaland. She also suggests that during emergencies, there should be a good attendant who can help the nurses to avoid chaos. I. Asangla, President TNAI Dimapur Unit, says that there are 5 days off in a month but “we don’t get any as we have to surrender and render our service to the public. There is no casual leave for the nurse. The government has provided many facilities but this has led to a crisis as there are too many patients coming everyday to the hospital.” The lack of nurses and rooms in the hospital has become a big headache for them. To top it all off, the nurses’ salaries never come in on time. “It is almost the same everywhere but we have to sacrifice,” she laments, adding, however, “We can’t let the patient suffer—we are always there for you.”

from April 28 to May 3. All together 22 students and 2 Program officer from Kohima Bible College and Tetso College, Dimapur, attended the Youth Festival. Zhapuvilie Yashii, PO Ko-

hima Bible College and Veduvolu Khusoh, PO Tetso College Dimapur, guided the team. The Nagaland team participated in different competition and attained first position in extempore speech by Medoseno Tamang and second position in patriotic song by Medoseno Tamang and Pulotoli Yepthomi both from Kohima Bible College. The team also won third position in Skit competition i/c. Husezo Rhakho. The NSS Nagaland Team in a press release has acknowledged the department of Youth & Sports and State Liason Officer NSS Nagaland for sponsoring the journey.

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the team briefed the Governor about Waste Wise Managers initiatives, which the Organization has been promoting for the last 3 years and sought his guidance to intensify by engaging young people to be part of the process.

Members of Lower PWD Youth Organisation destroy expired goods seized during a surprise checking of selling of expired goods in shops under its jurisdiction on May 11. The seized expired items were destroyed in the presence of the Lower PWD residence on May 12.

E-Roll: Mon records highest percentage of false entry

Mon, May 12 (DIPR): Awareness and sensitisation programme on NERPAP (National Electoral Roll Purification and Authentication Programme) under SVEEP Campaign 2015 for the NGOs, civil societies, churches, political parties and media forum was held at DC’s conference hall Mon Town. Pointing out that Mon district has the highest percentage of false entry in the E-Roll, W. Honje Konyak, DC Mon said ‘Unless and until truth prevails while entering names and other particulars in the E-Roll there can never be clean election. At the same time, he informed that correct information of a voter is not only important for E-Roll alone but also for other important purpose and added that providing wrong information in the Aadhar

card, Voters ID card and Educational documents will compelled for deletion, he added. Speaking on the topic NERPAP, W. Honje Konyak, DC Mon informed that despite annual electoral special revision, such as deletion, correction, new entry etc clean electoral roll could not be maintained. Therefore, in order to have a clean E-Roll, the Election Commission of India has initiated NERPAP for errorless Electoral Roll and urged the gathering to extend full cooperation and support to achieve the target of the ECI to have free and fear election. Questioning ‘How can we have clean election when Electoral roll is not clean’ the DC urged and appealed the leaders gathered to disseminate such awareness to their subordinate units/

DC Mon W. Honje Konyak addressing the stakeholders on May 11. (DIPR Photo)

organizations who in turn should sensitize and create awareness at their respective villages, wards, churches, schools etc… on single and correct entry of names and bio-data in the E/Roll. He also in-

formed that after sufficient awareness on the program the people should not claim that they are ignorant and unaware of the norms given by the ECI. In the second session, the resource persons Thejavizo, EAC, Mon and Pakon Phom SDO (C), Phomching sensitized the gathering on the ‘Constitutional and Legal Provisions of Election matters and the ‘NERPAP’ respectively. The programme concluded with healthy interaction with the master trainers. It was resolved to clean the E-roll by deleting the bogus entry and by enrolling the new genuine voters. The NGOs also informed that the exercise of Aadhaar card is very poor in the district especially in the remote areas and urged the authority to give more opportunity for enrollment of people in the Aadhaar to

achieve the target. In this regard the master trainer clarified that Permanent Enrollment Centers (PEC) would be setup in every administrative HQ for enrollment in Aadhaar. It further informed that Voters Registration & Education Center (VREC) is also setup in DC office, Mon, ADC office Naginimora and ADC office Tobu. Special camp will also be organize in all the polling booths by the BLOs on May 17, June 21 and July 19 for necessary correction and urged them to avail the opportunity. The Konyak Union, KNSK, Konyak Students Union, KBBB, Private School Teachers Association, Konyak Baptist Church, Political Parties, the 11 Wards, media persons, Editor Jaikei, GBs federation of Mon, etc, attended the programme.

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TR Zeliang kicks off NPF ADC election campaign in Manipur

NPF president Dr. Shurhozelie Liezietsu, T.R. Zeliang, Chief Minister Nagaland, and Neiba Kronu, ministerial in-charge of NPF Manipur state unit and others with candidates during the election kick off programme of NPF for ADC elections at Senapati on May 12. (Morung Photo) Our Correspondent Senapati | May 12

agaland Chief Minister, TR Zeliang today kicked off the NPF campaign for the ensuing Autonomous District Council (ADC) polls in the politically important hill districts of Manipur. The Nagaland CM was accompanied by party president Dr Shürhozelie Liezietsu and other senior party leaders. President of Manipur unit of Naga People’s Front (NPF) Awa-

ngbow Newmai and a host of party leaders and MLAs were also present during the function held at the Senapati Public Ground in Senapati district headquarters. Addressing the rally, TR Zeliang said “Whether we get integration of Naga homeland in the near future or not, we should continue the effort for social and emotional integration. This way, we can still be one people, and make ourselves stronger and more respected.” He added that there is undying desire inside every Naga to be unit-

ed, and to live under one administrative umbrella. The Nagaland CM also called on all Nagas to fight for their political and Constitutional rights. Zeliang further stated that the help and cooperation extended to his Manipur trip by the Manipur Government had promoted integrity. He also felt that the NPF MLAs of Manipur should also join the Joint Legislature Forum (JLF) to pursue for early solution to the Naga political issue. Party president Dr Shürhozelie Liezietsu

in his speech stated that though the NPF is a partner to Bharatiya Janata Party-led NDA Government at the Centre, the two parties were fighting the coming ADC polls in Manipur without forging any alliance. “We’re not contesting the polls by joining hands with the Manipur BJP because of differences in opinion. For NPF and BJP, the polls will be a friendly match,” Dr Shürhozelie asserted. He advised all NPF candidates in the fray to be careful and do nothing that

can hurt BJP candidates. He also termed the ADC election as an opportunity to empower people at the grassroots. “Please do not forget that our electorates at the grassroots level are the real decision makers. Never try to fool them with money or any other gratifications. Talk to them as man to man; give them respect and make them understand your purpose,” he said. The NPF president further lamented that people from the North East are underestimated and mistreated in mainland India. “Though we’re tribal people, we are not like other castes of the mainland India. The North East tribal communities are unique,” he added. Four NPF candidates from Senapati were declared elected unopposed yesterday by the State Election Commission. A total of 86 NPF candidates are contesting the ADC polls scheduled for June 1. The six ADCs in the five hill districts of the State have 144 seats for which 495 candidates are to join the fray.

Manipur government provides security for NPF campaign Our Correspondent Senapati | May 12

The Manipur government provided security and escort to Nagaland’s chief minister T.R. Zeliang as he along with others visited the state today in connection with Naga People’s Front (NPF) election campaign programme for Manipur (Hill Areas) Autonomous District Councils, which kicked off here today. Addressing a rally, NPF president Dr. Shurhozelie Liezietsu stated that the NPF had made inroad into Manipur state like any other recognised political party in the country. “We have offered a platform to the people to come together, stand together and defend their rights from that platform,” he said while addressing NPF election rally for ADC elections here. He said the party made a humble beginning by returning four MLAs in the first ever general election of its participation and as a result the party got recognition in the Manipur Legislative Assembly. “Contrary to the fear expressed by some interested political parties at the beginning, our participation

Six new governors appointed New Delhi, May 12 (iaNS): President Pranab Mukherjee on Tuesday filled up vacancies of governors in four northeastern states while shifting two governors. According to a Rashtrapati Bhavan comminique, V. Shanmuganthan has now been appointed as the governor of Meghalaya whereas Arunachal Pradesh Governor, Lt. Gen. Nirbhay Sharma (retd.) has been transferred to Mizoram for the remainder of his term which lasts till 2018. The seventh governor to be named for the northeastern state since July 2014, he will be succeeded in Itanagar by J.P. Rajkhowa. Tripura, which was being looked after by Nagaland Governor Padmanabha Acharya, will now have BJP leader Tathagata Roy in the Raj Bhavan. Roy is a former chief of the Bharatiya Janata Party's West Bengal unit. Jharkhand Governor Syed Ahmed has been transferred to Manipur for the remainder of his term, and will be succeeded by Droupadi Murmu.

has further strengthened the parliamentary system of democracy in Manipur Legislative Assembly and we are happy for it,” he said. He also stated that during the time of the party entry into Manipur state, the Congress government in Manipur made many wrong allegations to spoil the minds of the people, particularly the Meteis. “But I always say that Meteis are more advanced

A 12 member team of the 7th Central Pay Commission (CPC) led by Chairman, Justice AK Mathur visited Dao Division AOR on May 9. The team was received by General Officer Commanding, Dao Division at Dinjan military station. The team carried out an aerial reccee of the forward posts and also visited Assam Rifles location at Khonsa.

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New DelhI, MAy 12 (PtI): The tax department has incurred an expenditure of Rs 42,903 crore on interest payments on refunds during the 6-year period ended 2013-14 without approval of Parliament, official auditor CAG said today. The Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG), in its report, said as in the past, the Budget for 201314 made no provision for interest on refunds and an expenditure on interest on refunds amounting to Rs 6,598 crore was incurred by CBDT, in contravention of provisions of the Constitution. “Expenditure of Rs 42,903 crore on interest payments had been incurred over a period of last six years (ending 2013-14) without obtaining approval of Parliament through necessary appropriation,” the CAG report titled ‘Accounts of the Union Government’ said. Detailing the expenditure on interest payments by the Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT), the CAG said Rs 6,666 crore was spent during 2012-13,

Govt to modify new income tax return forms New DelhI, MAy 12 (PtI) Government today said it has decided to “modify” the new Income Tax Return (ITR) forms in wake of concerns raised over them. The Income Tax department had notified new income tax return forms on April 15. In the new ITR-2, Finance Minister Arun Jaitley said, the information relating to foreign travel which has been sought to be captured is as per the recommendation of Special Investment Team on Black Money constituted as per directions of the Supreme Court. Such information can help in developing risk profiles for deduction of evasion of tax, he said in the written reply to the Rajya Sabha, adding that these details are not required in ITR-1 or ITR-4S which is filed by majority of individual taxpayers. ITR-1 (SAHAJ) is for individuals havRs 6,486 crore (2011-12), Rs 10,499 crore (2010-11), Rs 6,876 crore (2009-10) and Rs 5,778 crore (2008-09). The Finance Ministry has reiterated its stand that the classification of interest on refunds of excess tax as reduction in revenue by the Ministry is in conformity with the constitutional

ing income from salary/one house property/income from other sources. ITR-2 is for individuals and HUFs not having business/professional income. ITR-4S is for individuals/HUFs deriving business income and such income is computed in accordance with special provisions (44AD and 44AE). 87% IT returns filed electronically With filing of I-T returns getting easier, as many as 3.41 crore returns, which are 87 per cent of all such cases, were filed electronically in 2014-15, the government said in Parliament today. The government has constantly endeavoured to make the Income Tax Return (ITR) filing procedure simple and hassle-free with the introduction of electronically filed ITR forms in 2006-07, Finance Minister Arun Jaitley said in a written reply in the Rajya Sabha today.

provisions and in no manner dilutes or negates parliamentary control of public purse. “The reply of the Ministry is not acceptable as the interest on refund of excess tax is an item of expenditure and cannot be treated as a reduction in revenue,” the report added.

The CAG remarked that the CBDT has been classifying interest on refunds of excess tax as reduction in revenue and this incorrect practice has been commented upon successively in CAG’s audit reports, but no corrective action has been taken by the government.

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NStCB educates farmers on banking activities ChozubA, MAy 12 (MexN): The Nagaland State Co-operative Bank Ltd (NStCB), Chozuba Branch organised a Financial Literacy Camp cum Banking Services Program at Khusomi Village on May 8. It was supported under FIF Managed by NABARD. The programme was organised to facilitate and educate the rural poor farmers on the concept of banking activities and facilities available with the bank. S Kevi Hibo ABM greeted the participants on behalf of the NABARD, the Management NStCB Ltd &

the Branch, and acknowledged the significant role of the area leaders and the public in the upliftment of the department and the Branch in particular VCCs, VDBs, SHGs, GBs, Students’ union and public of the Village attended the programme. Chairing the function, Hibo, who is also i/c FLC Nodal Centre Kohima Main Branch NStCB Ltd, presented the overall activities of NStCB Ltd and challenged the villagers to approach the bank with all sincerity with viable and suitable projects of the area for mass produc-

tion so that the loan could be recovered timely. He also apprised the public that NStCB is the only local Bank in Nagaland empowering the rural poor farmers through various scheme available in the Bank and appeal the public to avail the opportunity for the upliftment of their living economy. He further stressed on the benefit of opening PMJDY accounts, accident insurance, life insurance and pension scheme, which will be in all the Branches very shortly. Vilhusa Phesao, Agri-

culture Officer highlighted the system of integrated farming, System of Rice Intensecification (SRI). Cultivation of king chilly & papayas’ been cultivated in plenty by the villagers, the resource person advised the house to preserved and develop a mythology for marketing in order to boost up their living economy. In the interactive session, the participants were well briefed about the activities and functioning of SHG, JLG & KCC and to approach the bank for availing credit facilities.

BSNL launches Next Generation Network in NE AgArtAlA, MAy 12 (IANS): State-owned Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) has launched Next Generation Network (NGN), a new technology that offers various facilities similar to mobile technology, to improve the telecommunication system in the northeastern region. The Internet Protocol (IP)-based technology NGN would provide additional facilities to customers on their landline. The new technology would improve the telecommunication network in the northeastern region, BSNL’s northeastern circle chief general manager (CGM) D.P. Singh told reporters here on Tuesday.

Meghalaya Chief Minister Mukul Sangma launched the new NGN service in Shillong on Saturday, and in Tripura, the state’s Information Technology, Industries and Commerce minister Tapan Chakraborty commissioned the technology here on Monday night. Singh said that the NGN would gradually be launched in all the 8 northeastern states. He said the NGN is aimed at increasing the landline usages at a time when everyone is using mobile connectivity for communication. There would be no change in the telephone numbers and billing cycle and the rate for calls would

also be the same except when using other facilities such as video, picture and data through session initiation protocol, the CGM said. The NGN would improve voice quality and offer broadband services, video calling, nationwide Centrex, seven party conferencing facilities besides increasing the reach, coverage and availability of BSNL’s broadband services. With its multimedia services, the new system allows at least 30 subscribers to interact with one another by video calling, graphics, picture, data, and also by multiple video conferencing through Session Initiation Protocol telephone handsets, the official added.

Maruti Suzuki India rolls Indian Rlys schedules Picasso painting sold for record $179M out its 15 millionth car now on Google Maps New DelhI, MAy 12 (IANS): Automobile major Maruti Suzuki India on Tuesday become the only car manufacturer in India to roll out its 15 millionth car. “Maruti Suzuki’s journey has been one of ‘Kaizen’ and continuous improvement. Our people on the shop floor make enormous contribution so that we can offer more to our customers, and fulfil their needs and aspirations,” said Rajiv Gandhi, executive director of production, Maruti Suzuki India. According to the company, a DZire VDi sedan which rolledout from its Manesar facility became the 15 millionth car. The company’s production detail showed that its major brands like Maruti 800, Alto, Wagon R, Omni and new models such as Swift and DZire were produced the most. In terms of cumulative production, the company manufac-

tured 3.1 million units of brand Alto including the K10 variant, this was followed by Maruti 800, whose 2.9 million units were produced. Van Omni’s cumulative production stood at 1.7 million, while that of hatchback Wagon R stood at 1.6 million units. About 1.3 million units of hatchback Swift were produced and 1 million units of sedan DZire were manufactured. The company’s first ever car, a Maruti 800, had rolled-out from its Gurgaon facility in December 1983. The company has achieved this milestone in 31 years and 5 months. The company added that its medium-term goal is to clock sales of 2 million vehicles per annum by 2020. The company has been expanding its product portfolio, strengthening the sales and service network and enhancing capabilities across the value chain.

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New yorK, MAy 12 (AP): A vibrant, multi-hued painting from Pablo Picasso set a world record for artwork at auction, selling for $179.4 million on Monday night, and a sculpture by Alberto Giacometti set a record for most expensive sculpture, at $141.3 million. Picasso’s “Women of Algiers (Version O)” and Giacometti’s lifesize “Pointing Man” were among dozens of masterpieces from the 20th century Christie’s offered in a curated sale titled “Looking Forward to the Past.” Christie’s global president, Jussi Pylkkanen, who was the auctioneer, said the two pieces are outstanding works of art. “I’ve never worked with two such beautiful objects,” Pylkkanen said. The Picasso price, $179,365,000, and the Giacometti price, $141,285,000, included the auction house’s premium. The buyers elected to remain anonymous. Overall, 34 of 35 lots sold at Monday’s auction for a total of $706 million. Experts say the prices were driv-

en by artworks’ investment value and by wealthy collectors seeking out the very best works. Impressionist and modern artworks continue to corner the market because “they are beautiful, accessible and a proven value,” added Sarah Lichtman, professor of design history and curatorial studies at The New School. “Women of Algiers,” once owned by the American collectors Victor and Sally Ganz, was inspired by Picasso’s fascination with the 19th-century French artist Eugene Delacroix. It is part of a 15-work series Picasso created in 1954-55 designated with the letters A through O. It has appeared in several major museum retrospectives of the Spanish artist. The most expensive artwork sold at auction had been Francis Bacon’s “Three Studies of Lucian Freud,” which Christie’s sold for $142.4 million in 2013. “Pointing Man,” depicting a skinny 5-foot (1.5-meter)-high bronze figure with extended arms, has been in the same private col-

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NSF appeals for peaceful atmosphere NSF 26th general conference begins today Our Correspondent Kohima |May 12

Naga Students’ Federation (NSF) president Tongpang Ozukum today made a fervent appeal to all sections of the Naga people to maintain peaceful atmosphere during the 26th general conference of the NSF. He urged each and every individual to restrain themselves from creating any untoward incident during the conference. The conference is scheduled for May 13 to 16 at Khonoma village under the theme “Towards a just society” with Angami Students’ Union as host. Addressing a press conference here this evening, Ozukum said all the people are look-

ing forward for a meaningful conference this time. He said special guest John Dickson, chairman, Global Young Leader Academy & president World Trade and Development Group, Washington DC, USA has already reached Kohima today for the conference while RN Ravi, interlocutor, Indo –Naga peace talks and Arthur, Youth Chief of the Sabah United People’s Party & Co-chair of Centre for Public Policy Studies Malaysia will reach on May 13. He said one of the main highlights of the conference will be a debating hour on the topic “GoI is serious to solve Naga political issue.” On election of new

Naga Students' Federation president Tongpang Ozukum and others during the press conference held in Kohima on May 12. (Morung Photo)

team of NSF scheduled for May 15, he said three candidates are in the fray for the post of president and two for the general secretary post. Central organizing committee convenor NSN Lotha said that the NSF consider this time’s conference as unique in many ways as the conference venue Khonoma village itself occupies ‘very prominent’ status in the context of Naga history. He said the conference will connect the people with tradition and culture,

Nagaland Music Training Camp underway Morung Express News Dimapur | May 12

Nagaland Music Training Camp organised by Withee Bible College, Darogajan, commenced here at the College premises on Tuesday evening. Altogether, 50 have registered, for the two-week long training camp which is being sponsored by the North East Zone Cultural Centre (NEZCC). The camp will conclude on May 26. Rev. Dr. Vikheshe Chishi, Founder, Withee Bible College, in his introductory

speech, stated that preaching and prayer are temporal, but that “music is eternal.” “We will keep praising God even in Heaven,” the reverend stated. Rev. Chishi informed that an examination will be conducted to assess the participants towards the end of the training camp. He also informed that a concert will be held at the close of the music training camp. Chief Guest on the occasion, Gugs Chishi, Project Director, Music Task Force, in a brief exhortation, stated that the workshop was

an avenue to sharpen one’s skill. “Let this be a stepping stone to open you up,” Chishi stated. Further stating that there is no end to learning, Chishi expressed hope that the participants would be able to apply the knowledge gained from the training camp and contribute to the music world. Earlier, Athsan, Senior Pastor, Yimchunger Baptist Church, Dimapur, said the invocation prayer, while Yeshika P. Assumi, performing a special number, sang “We own the Night” by The Wanted.

Police inform dealers of defence items Dimapur, may 12 (mExN): All authorized dealers/ vendors/ shops dealing with police and defence personnel items and clothing in Dimapur have been directed to report to the police station in their jurisdiction and submit their authorization letter/ permits and other related documents. A press release from PRO, Dimapur police fur-

ther directed that such items are not sold to private or unauthorized persons. Identification of buyers of such items must be made through identity cards issued by competent authorities, it said, adding failure to comply with these directions or selling such items without authorized permit shall be liable to be prosecuted under the law. Meanwhile, the PRO

informed that personnel of East Police Station arrested one person identified as Rahul Das on May 11 on charges of theft. On May 9, he had broken into hotel ‘The Touch’ and stole goods and properties. The police identified him through CCTV footages and arrested him. LCD TV and other bedding items were recovered from him, the release added.

DCPU Longleng holds awareness prog LoNgLENg, may 12 (mExN): District Child Protection Unit (DCPU) Longleng conducted awareness programme on Child Rights and Street to School Campaign in all the four blocks of the district on May 7. The programme, which was sponsored by the State Child Protection Society, Nagaland (SCPS-N), aimed at creating awareness among the people, especially Child Protection Committees at district, block and village levels. Satahi Shujo, Programme Manager, SCPS-N

highlighted that although there are no street children in the district, many children are out of school owing to ignorance, poverty etc. The people were urged to avail educational facilities provided by the government. Neiguvotuo Krose, Legal cum Probation Officer, Wokha spoke about the Protection of Children from Sexual Offence Act (POCSO). It is a comprehensive and special law for protection of children from sexual assault, sexual harassment and pornogra-

phy, he said. The Act safeguards the best interest of the child in every judicial process by incorporating child friendly mechanism in reporting, recording of evidence investigation and speedy trial through a designated special court. The Special Court and Special Public Prosecutor have been set up in every district to deal with any POCSO related cases. Therefore, he urged the people to report any case relating to POCSO and avail the mechanism that is already provided for the people of Longleng.

honesty, simplicity and hardworking that Nagas are known for. He was hopeful that the conference theme “Towards a just society” brings a meaningful impact to the Naga society. Lotha also said a debate on Naga political issue will reflect the minds of the younger generation. Minister for social welfare & parliamentary affairs Kiyanilie Peseyie will grace the introductory session on May 13 at 5:30 pm. Greeting will be shared by Abeiu Meru, president Naga Mother’s Association.

The session will be chaired by NSF speaker R.S. Jollyson while NSF secretary for publicity & information Eshuwo Krelo will make introduction. The session will witness a cultural display from Thangal Anleinao Jonlong. NSF general secretary Esther Rhakho will present report for the tenure 2013-2015. Chief Minister T.R. Zeliang will grace the inaugural session on May 14 at 11:00 AM while union minister for state (i/c) Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports Sarbananda Sonowal will

be the conference guest on the same day. Lok Sabha MP Neiphiu Rio will be the valedictory guest on May 15 at 5:30 PM. Theme session will take place on May 14 at 5:30 PM with Rev. Dr. Wati Aeir, principal, Oriental Theological Seminary, Dimapur as the speaker and John Dickson from USA as special guest. Panel discussion on the theme “Towards a just society” will take place on May 15 at 10:00 AM with Arthur from Malaysia as special guest. The conference will also witness greetings from P. Chuba Ozukum, president, Naga Hoho and NPMHR. Solidarity messages by Dr. Samujjal Bhattacharya, advisor, NESO and AASU, president/ general secretary All Assam Students’ Union, Samuel B. Jyrwa, chairman, NESO, and president, Khasi Students’ Union.

UNTA data on shortage of staff nurses at govt health facilities

ata furnished by Unemployed Trained Nurses Association (UNTA) on shortage of staff nurses at the 11 District Hospitals, 127 Primary Health Centres (PHC), 21 Community Health Centre (CHC), 2 TB Hospitals and 1 Mental Hospital in the state. As per the norms of TNAI (Trained Nurses Association of India) and INC

(Indian Nursing Council) on the actual nurse-patient ratio, there should be 1 nurse for 3 beds in teaching hospital and 1 nurse for 5 beds in non-teaching hospital plus 30 % leave reservation. For CHC, the prescribed norm is a minimum of 7 regular staff nurse while for PHC, there should be 1 regular staff nurse plus 2 additional on contractual basis.

Approximate Survey of Staff Nurse Vacancies by UTNA Health Units Beds Staff Nurse Vacant Post NHAK 300 48 52 T.B. Hospital Khuzama 50 14 Mental Hospital 50 3 7 3 CHCs 7 14 14 PHCs 8 6 Mokokchung District Hospital 150 32 18 T.B. Hospital 50 9 1 3 CHCs 13 8 14 PHCs 6 8 Tuensang District Hospital 150 23 27 2 CHCs 7 7 11 PHCs 8 3 Phek District Hospital 75 13 12 3 CHCs 12 9 21 PHCs 3 18 Mon District Hospital 100 13 7 2 CHCs 4 10 15 PHCs 2 13 Wokha District Hospital 100 11 14 2 CHCs 4 10 12 PHCs 1 11 Zunheboto District Hospital 50 12 2 CHCs 5 9 13 PHCs 14 Dimapur District Hospital 150 39 11 3 CHCs 7 14 8 PHCs 6 2 Peren District Hospital 50 5 5 1 CHCs 2 5 8 PHCs 2 6 Kiphire District Hospital 50 4 6 No CHCs Nil 5 PHCs 3 2 Longleng District Hospital 50 6 4 No CHCs Nil 3 PHCs Nil 3 a) 11 District Hospital 206 156 b) 2 T.B. Hospital 23 1 c) 1 Mental Hospital 3 7 Total d) 21 CHCs 61 86 e) 127 PHCs 53 72 Total 346 322 District Kohima

Death of former MLA Dr. VC Kanito mourned Khekiho Zhimomi: Member of Parliament Khekiho Zhimomi has expressed condolence at the demise of Dr. VC Kanito, former MLA on May 11. In a message, the MP said that Dr. Kanito had been a “founding father” of various apex organisations in Nagaland. Apart from being former member of the Nagaland Legislative Assembly and various other social organizations, he was also the president of All Sumi Students' Union (SKK) and the chairman, drafting committee of the Naga Hoho constitution, he added. Remembering the deceased as “an educationist, a politician and most of all a humanist,” Zhimomi stated honesty was his policy and he dedicated his life to the society and the downtrodden. “He dedicated his life and time for the unity and integrity of the Nagas.” He further paid his respect to the deceased and prayed that God grant solace to the bereaved family.

Vikheho Swu: Minister for Public Works Department (R&B), Vikheho Swu has expressed sadness over the death of Dr. VC Kanito and at the same time celebrated “the life of a leader who made a massive difference for the betterment of the people of Nagaland.” Admitting that the death is sad for Sumis as well as the rest of the Nagas, Swu said, “No words can adequately describe the enormous loss.” He remembered the deceased as a man of dignity, principle and visionary leader, who served the Nagas in various capacities. He further thanked Dr. Kanito for his leadership, his devotion and service rendered to the society and “the fact that his leadership not only inspired the Sumis but the entire Nagas.” Swu also offered condolences to the family of the deceased in their time of mourning.

CNTC: The Central Nagaland Tribal Council (CNTC) has grieved the sudden demise of Dr. VC Kanito, former MLA and advisor to chief minister. “Late Dr. VC Kanito was one of the founding members who devoted his time, used his vast knowledge and experience in the formation of CNTC,” stated CNTC in a condolence message. “Though he is no more, his legacy shall remain and shall be remembered.” CNTC further offered condolences to the bereaved family and prayed that God console them in this time of sorrow.

losophy in the year 1980, SKK informed. “He was a man of vision and a dynamic leader who had dedicated his life for unity and integrity amongst all the Naga brothers and sisters, peaceful solution towards Naga political problem and bringing together various warring factions into one fold,” SKK acknowledged. The students’ union further prayed that his soul rest in peace and that the almighty grant solace to the bereaved family. The SKK meanwhile requested all the Sümi community to observe one minute silent prayer in remembrance of the deceased.

SKK: The All Sümi Students' Union (SKK) has also mourned the demise of Dr. VC Kanito, former president of SKK (1969-1970), earlier known as Sema Students' Conference. Dr. Kanito was the first among the Nagas to be conferred a doctorate degree in phi-

DCC Dimapur: The District Congress Committee, Dimapur has also expressed grief at the demise of Dr. Kanito, father of K. Hollohon, general secretary, DCC Dimapur. “He was a sincere and dedicated man who gave a great contribution towards Naga society,” the

DCC said of the deceased. “His immense contribution for the Naga society for integrity and unity for Nagas and also giving a tireless effort for the peaceful solution and all round development is truly commendable.” The DCC Dimapur further conveyed condolence to the bereaved family.

stated a condolence message issued by NLA speaker Chotisuh Sazo. “Throughout his public life he always upheld honesty, probity, and amiability. He has contributed immensely for all round development of the State of Nagaland keeping in view the welfare of the masses.” The Speaker on behalf of the NLA further NLA: Expressing shock conveyed condolences to over the demise of Dr. VC the children of Dr. Kanito. Kanito, the Nagaland Legislative Assembly (NLA) Sümi Hoho: The Sümi has remembered the for- Hoho has expressed sadmer NLA member as an ness at the demise of Dr. VC eminent parliamentarian Kanito. Acknowledging Dr. who had vast knowledge Kanito as one of the highly of parliamentary practices esteemed scholars among and procedure through the Sümi community, the which the NLA immensely Sümi hoho said his contribenefitted. “His commit- bution towards the Sümi ment and dedication for society in particular and the welfare of the masses the Nagas in general espeplaced him among the gal- cially in the field of peace axy of veteran leaders in building is immense. The the State. His role in uplift- Hoho further conveyed ing the poor and the down- deepest condolences to the trodden from poverty and bereaved family members deprivation will always be and prayed that God grant recalled with reverence,” solace to all his loved ones.

Dimapur

DPC offers condolences Dimapur, may 12 (mExN): The Dimapur Press Club (DPC) has expressed pain at the demise of Bushi Kumla Phom, mother of S Henly Phom, a member of Dimapur Press Club on May 12 in Dimapur after a prolonged illness. Her mortal remains were taken

to Nyang village for the last rites and the funeral will take place on May 13, informed DPC in a condolence message. The DPC further conveyed heartfelt condolences to the bereaved family members and prayed to God to grant them solace and comfort to bear the loss.

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1 shop gutted in Chumu Morung Express News Dimapur | May 12

Fire broke out at a shop in a shopping complex in First Gate, Chümukedima, opposite the NAP Gate at around 4:30pm, completely gutting the shop. The cause of the fire is unknown but Police indicated to short circuit being the cause. Residents from the locality expressed displeasure over what they alleged as the ‘delayed arrival’ of the Fire Brigade. “The fire brigade arrived more than 30 minutes after the fire started,” a nearby resident vented reasoning that the Fire Brigade, near National Institute of Technology in Chümukedima was barely 10 minutes away. The In-charge of the Chümukedima Police Outpost, Robin Lotha, though countered the claims made by residents saying that he had himself made the call to the Control Room and that 2 Fire vans arrived 5 minutes later. “If it weren’t for the timely intervention of the Fire Brigade, it would have destroyed the adjacent shops as well,” Robin stated.

PTCSU convenes emergency meeting Kohima, may 12 (mExN): The Phek Town Chakhesang Students’ Union (PTCSU) has convened an emergency meeting with all NGOs of Phek town on May 14, 3:00 pm at GBs hall Phek. According to a release received here, the meeting will deliberate on the shortage of teachers and non completion of new school building which have compelled more than 100 students to stop their studies. It will also discuss the negligence on the part of the education department towards GHSS Phek.

WYSU meeting on May 14 Dimapur, may 12 (mExN): The Western Yimchunger Students' Union (WYSU) has convened an emergency meeting at the union’s office, Old Showuba on May 14, 4:00 pm pertaining to some important issues. Therefore, the union has requested all the office bearers, executives and advisor of the union to attend the meeting without fail. For more information, contact Amos Yimchunger on 8794557346.

NFHRCC informs Dimapur, may 12 (mExN): The Nagaland Foothill Road Co-ordination Committee (NFHRCC) has resolved to visit the ongoing Doyang Bridge construction as well as the Rengmapani–Niuland sector on May 15. Therefore, the Committee members have been requested to assemble at the treasurer’s residence at 7 am.

Education director informs adhoc employees Kohima, may 12 (Dipr): The director of school education, Zaveyi Nyekha in a press release has informed all adhoc teachers and instructors having completed 3 years and more of continuous service as on 31-3-2015 to submit all their documents to their respective DEOs, SDEOs, HMs and Principals for their service regularization on or before May 30, 2015 after which cases will not be entertained. He also informed to submit the First Appointment Order and the latest service extension order and Birth Certificate/ HSLC Admit Card and Marksheet of all education certificates.

Municipal/ town council administrators informed Kohima, may 12 (mExN): The administrators of all the 19 Municipal & Town Councils and District Unit Officers of the Urban Development Department in Nagaland have been informed to attend without fail the orientation programme on implementation of Swachh Bharat Mission (SBM) to be held on May 19 (Tuesday) at Hotel de Oriental Grand, Kohima at 11:00 am. A press release from A Zanbemo Ngullie, Mission Director, Swachh Bharat Mission, Urban Development Department, further requested the administrators to bring along one permanent responsible staff of their respective Town/Municipal Council without fail.

Kuda youth, OADT nab bike lifter Dimapur, may 12 (mExN): A combined team of Kuda Village ‘C’ khel youth, Half Nagarjan and Operation Acceleration Dimapur Town (OADT) of NSCN (IM) apprehended one habitual bike lifter at Half Nagarjan after a brief chase and recovered one stolen Yamaha RX 100 from his possession. The accused has been identified as one Aboto Zhimomi (30). The recovered bike was handed over to the rightful owner the same day. This was informed in a press note issued by C Tsenchithung, OADT, NSCN (IM).

DC Longleng informs Dimapur, may 12 (mExN): The Deputy Commissioner of Longleng has inrformed people in the district not to store, sell or wear combat dress/attires belonging to the security forces, police or IR personnel. A notification from the DC said that only entitled personnel should wear the said attires while on duty. He further cautioned that violation of this directive will amount to taking necessary action as per law.

District V&AH officer renamed Chief Veterinary Officer Kohima, may 12 (mExN): The District Veterinary & Animal Husbandry Officer, Kohima has been renamed as Chief Veterinary Officer, Kohima. Hence, all official correspondences are to be addressed as Chief Veterinary Officer instead of District Veterinary & AH Officer with immediate effect.

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The Power of Truth

The Morung Express WEDnEsDAy 13 MAy 2015 voluME X IssuE 129

Guest editorial By Dr. Asangba Tzüdir

The ‘Moral’ Concern of the State

he process of ‘normalisation’ dawned in with the most ‘infamous handshake’ and coming back into the fold of “Fide Non Armis” like a prodigal son and a truce declared. The confluence of the political colors, call it ‘opposition-less’ seemingly brought an end to the process of ‘normalisation.’ Is it the ‘coming politics’? Beyond the new found ‘harmony,’ such a state of being definitely becomes the means through which power can be realized thereby staging and enforcing the ‘will’ of the government contrary to the ‘will’ of the people. Within the newly created fold of ‘opposition-less’ and a ‘good life’ assured for themselves, how would the state define the idea of ‘good life’ for the people? Will it draw attention to the idea of ‘good life for all’ or just a selected few in order to maintain the ‘quorum’ in their platter? Interests are bound to differ between those on the top and the bottom below and in the evolution of contending interests on the idea of ‘good life,’ the state can easily turn to the denial of equal concern and respect, through the enforcement of a particular vision of their ‘good life’ thereby privileging inequality and injustice. Ronald Dworkin’s expression on the basic political right to equal concern and respect towards its citizens demands due warrant in that the Government must treat those whom it governs with not just concern but equal concern and respect. The state is obliged and bound by duty to treat each person, being subjects of the state, as a moral and political equal and also give equal concern and respect while catering to the needs of its own subjects. Each human being is of equal moral worth individually, whatever his or her social utility. Individuals, regardless of who they are or where they stand have an inherent dignity and moral worth that the state must not merely passively sideline, but it must demonstrate an active concern. The state as the provider and guarantor of life of an individual citizen should act upon the morally obligated duty with a realisation that no one deserves, irrespective of its worth, to be made a social and political outcast like the once lepers who were cast out of the city walls. In this strain, the state should transparently channel goods and services and deliver equal opportunities and not work on lame fictitious grounds, that no citizen, under normal circumstances should be entitled to more opportunities nor are they worthy of more concern and that one citizen’s conception of the ‘good life’ should not be prioritised as nobler or superior to others. In a scenario of ‘opposition-less,’ the silenced intellectual section and the right thinking groups emerges as the ‘opposition’ to constantly keep the government in check so that we have a government that not only controls and governs but is also equally concerned for its peoples well-being. The current state of affairs, of violence, corruption, immoral activities and unethical means of living which have become habitual and normal is somehow rooted in a long standing history of denial of equal rights and opportunities. The call for equal respect and concern demands for a responsible government and a government can act responsibly “if and only if” they are necessarily guided by the principle of the moral. Only when they are morally guided can they act responsibly. It is morality that gives impetus to be responsible – a kind of responsibility that gives them the vision in defining the best democratic way for people to live followed by a careful analysis of their thoughts and actions as right or wrong in particular circumstances. This is not a meta-ethical narrative, nor a sort of philosophical propaganda, but a question concerning praxis, of life and living.

lEfT wiNg |

Mazie Nakhro, Ph.D

Day 90: Following Our Ancestors’ System of Government What does God say? “Plans fail for lack of counsel, but with many advisers they succeed” (Prov. 15:22) The Naga Experience In ancient time, almost every Naga village functioned like a mini-republic state. It was led and governed by a council of elders who were really the representative leaders of the various clans. Members of each clan appointed their own representative leader based on his character qualities such as wisdom, knowledge, courage and trustworthiness. Leadership positions were always given to individuals as public trust. Selfproclaimed leaders and one-man-show leadership were unknown. Thus, the council members were usually the very best persons in the “village republic state.” While our Naga ancestors followed a governing system called pure democracy, it was certainly not “majoritarianism” in the sense that individual voices or minority rights were suppressed. The deciding factor in everything was based on the merits of the individual cases or available options. The voices of the individuals, including women or younger people, were not ignored. The opinions of the minority communities were respected and their rights were always protected. Except in matters of dispute, they had no partisan politics or losers as in political party. In other words, all were winners because they functioned as a casteless, classless republic. Their sense of equality and fraternity characterized their relationships. Their sense of honor and fairness controlled their actions. In legal matter, any dispute, whether civil or criminal, was settled through some form of arbitration by applying Naga customary laws. In case of land dispute, a plaintiff would let go of his claim provided a defendant was willing to invoke curses on his family if he was on the wrong. Petty disputes between men of equal strength were sometimes settled in the form of dual fight such as wrestling. And the matter would end there on a friendly note. In settling legal cases, no political influence, money power, or brute force was used. But the cases were always promptly settled and no dispute was left pending. Okay, so now what? Since our acceptance of Indian politics and laws, our Nagas are neither quite Indian nor quite Nagas anymore. Sadly, our educated class and politicians are responsible for bringing this identity crisis and confusing situations. What we need today is this: take the best of what others have to offer but without sacrificing the good ones which our ancestors have handed down to us. Taken from the book “Breakfast with the King: The 100Day Devotional” by Mazie Nakhro

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living the indigenous Way “Living well is all about keeping good relations with Mother Earth and not living by domination or extraction." - Victoria Tauli Corpuz, the U.N. Special Rapporteur on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples

n the course of human history many tens of thousands of communities have survived and thrived for hundreds, even thousands, of years. Scores of these largely self-sustaining traditional communities continue to this day in remote jungles, forests, mountains, deserts, and in the icy regions of the North. A few remain completely isolated from modern society. According to United Nations estimates, upwards of 370 million indigenous people are spread out over 70 countries worldwide. Between them, they speak over 5,000 languages. But as the fingers of economic development reach into ever more distant corners of the globe, many of these communities find themselves – and their way of life – under threat. The march of progress means that efforts are being made both to extract the resources on which these communities rely and to ‘mainstream’ indigenous groups by introducing Western medical, educational and economic systems into traditional ways of life. “There are two uncontacted communities near my home but there is the threat of oil exploration. They don’t want this. For them, taking the oil out of the ground is like taking blood out of their bodies,” Moi Enomenga, a Waorani who was born into an uncontacted community, told IPS. The Waorani are an Amazonian indigenous people who live in eastern Ecuador, in an area of oil drilling activity. No one knows how long they existed before the first encounter with Europeans in the late 1600s. “Indigenous peoples will continue to work in our communities to strengthen our cultures and resist exploitation of our territories,” Enomenga stressed. Although Ecuador has ratified the U.N. Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples, which grants communities the right to consultation on extractive projects that impact their customary land, organisations say that mining and oil drilling projects have cast doubt on the government’s commitment to uphold these rights, and spurred protests by indigenous peoples. Ecovillages: a step towards an indigenous lifestyle Despite their long history all indigenous and local communities are under intense pressure to be part a globalised economic system that offers some benefits but too often destroys their land and culture. Worse, it’s a system that is unsustainable, and has produced global threats including climate change, and biodiversity crises. In the past four decades alone, the numbers of animals, birds, reptiles and fish on the Earth has declined 52 percent; 95 percent of coral reefs are in danger of dying out due to pollution, coastal development and overfishing; and only 15 percent of the world’s forests remain intact. The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) estimates that greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions due to human activity have increased the global average temperature 0.85 degrees Celsius and will go much higher, threatening human civilization unless emissions are sharply reduced. Modern western culture has only been in existence some 200 years and it’s clearly unsustainable, according to Lee Davies, a board member of the Global Ecovillage Network (GEN). For 20 years GEN has helped thousands of villages, urban neighbourhoods and intentional communities live better and lighter on the Earth. “Traditional indigenous communities offer the best example of sustainability we have,” Davies said in an interview with IPS. GEN communities have high quality, low impact ways of living with some of the lowest per capita carbon footprints in the industrialised world. Findhorn Ecovillage in the United Kingdom is one of the best known and has half the ecological footprint of the UK national average. It includes 100 ecologically-benign buildings, supplies energy from four wind turbines, and features solar water heating, a biological Living Machine waste water treatment system and a car-shar-

ing club that includes electric vehicles and more. Ecovillages aren’t about technology. They are locally owned, socially conscious communities using participatory ways to enhance the spiritual, social, ecological and economic aspects of life. Senegal has 45 ecovillages and recently launched an ambitious effort to turn more than 14,000 villages into ecovillages with full community participation. Among its members, GEN counts the Sri Lankan organisation Sarvodaya, a rural network that includes 2,000 active sustainable villages in the island nation of 20 million people. “This is all about finding ways for humanity to survive. Much of this is a return to the values and practices of indigenous peoples,” Davies said. Simple communities, not big development projects Life is hard for mountain-dwelling communities, especially as the impacts of climate change become more and more apparent, according to Matthew Tauli, a member of the indigenous Kankana-ey Igorot community in the mountainous region of the Philippines. “We need small, simple things, not big economic development projects like big dams or mining projects,” Tauli told IPS. The Philippines is home to an estimated 14-17 million indigenous people belonging to 110 ethnolinguistic groups, accounting for nearly 17 percent of the population of 98 million people. A huge number of these peoples face threats to their traditional ways of life, particularly as a result of forcible displacement from, or destruction of, their ancestral lands, according to the United Nations. As everywhere in the world, communities from the Northern Luzon, the most populous island in the Philippines, to Mindanao, a large island in the south, are fighting hard to resist destructive forms of development. Their struggles find echo in other parts of the region, particular in countries like India, home to 107 million tribal people, referred to locally as Adivasis. “We resisted the government’s efforts to make us grow plantations and plant the same crops over wide areas,” K. Pandu Dora, an Adivasi from the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh, told IPS. Andhra Pradesh is home to over 49 million people. According to the 2011 census, scheduled tribes constituted 5.3 percent of the total population, amounting to just under three million people. Dora’s people live on hilltops in forests where they practice shifting cultivation, working intimately with the cycles of nature. Neighbouring tribes that followed government experts’ advice to adopt modern agricultural methods with chemical fertilisers and monocultures are suffering terribly, Dora said through a translator. With over 70 percent of the state’s tribal and farming communities living below the poverty line, unsustainable agricultural practices represent a potential disaster for millions of people. Already, climate change is wreaking havoc on planting and harvesting practices, disrupting the natural cycles that rural communities are accustomed to. Unlike the farmers stuck in government-sponsored programmes, however, Dora’s people have responded by increasing the diversity of their crops, and remain confident in their capacity to innovate. “We will find our own answers,” he said. In drought-stricken Kenya, small farmers who relied on a diverse selection of crops continue to do well according to Patrick Mangu, an ethnobotanist at the Nairobi National Museum of Kenya. “Mrs. Kimonyi is never hungry,” Mangu told IPS as he described a local farmer’s one-hectare plot of land, which has 57 varieties planted in a mix of cereals, legumes, roots, tubers, fruit and herbs. It is this diversity, mainly from local varieties that produced edible products virtually every day of the year, that have buffered Kimonyi from the impacts of drought, he said. Nearly half of Kenya’s 44 million people live below the poverty line, the vast majority of them in rural areas of the central and western regions of the country. Embracing traditional farming methods could play

a huge role in improving incomes, health and food security across the country’s vast agricultural belt, but the government has yet to make a move in this direction. Protecting the people who protect the Earth Traditional knowledge and a holistic culture is a key part of the longevity of many indigenous peoples. The Quechua communities in the Cuzco region of southern Peru, for instance, have used their customary laws to manage more than 2,000 varieties of potatoes. “To have potatoes, there must be land, people to work it, a culture to support the people, Mother Earth and the mountain gods,” Alejandro Argumedo, a program director at the Quechua-Aymara Association for Nature and Sustainable Development (ANDES), told IPS. The communities developed their own agreement for sharing the benefits derived from these crops, based on traditional principles. Potatoes are more than food; they are a cultural symbol and important to all aspects of life for the Quechua, said Argumedo. But preserving this way of life is no easy undertaking in Peru, where 632 native communities lack the titles to their land. For Mexican Zapotec indigenous communities located in the Sierra Norte Mountains of central Mexico, there is no private property. Rather than operating their community-owned forest industry to maximise profits, the Zapotec communities focus on job creation, reducing emigration to cities and enhancing the overall wellbeing of the community. Protecting and managing their forestlands for many generations into the future is considered part of the community obligation. Local people run virtually everything in the community as part of their ‘duties’ as community members. This includes being part of administration, neighbourhood, school and church committees, performing all vital roles from community policeman to municipal president. What makes this all work is communal trust, deeply shared values that arise from long experience and knowledge, said David Barton Bray, a professor at Florida International University in Miami. “These kinds of communities will be more important in the years to come because they can address vital issues that the state and the market cannot,” Bray told IPS back in 2010. Around the world the best-protected forests are under the care of indigenous peoples, said Estebancio Castro Diaz of the Kuna Nation in southeastern Panama. More than 90 percent of the forests controlled by the Kuna people, for instance, are still standing. This does not hold true for the rest of Panama, which lost over 14 percent of its forest cover in just two decades, between 1990 and 2010. “The forest is a supermarket for us, it is not just about timber. There are also broad benefits to the larger society for local control of forests,” Diaz said. Since trees absorb climate-heating carbon dioxide, healthy forests represent an important tool in fighting climate change. Forests under control of local peoples absorb 37 billion tonnes of CO2 a year, Victoria Tauli Corpuz, the U.N. Special Rapporteur on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples, told IPS. “In Guatemala forests managed by local people have 20 times less deforestation than those managed by the state, in Brazil it is 11 times lower,” said Tauli Corpuz. However many governments neither recognise indigenous land tenure rights nor their traditional ways of managing forests, she added. The overarching issue when it comes to dealing with climate change, biodiversity loss and living sustainably requires changing the current economic system that was created to dominate and extract resources from nature, she asserted. “Modern education and knowledge is mainly about how to better dominate nature. It is never about how to live harmoniously with nature. “Living well is all about keeping good relations with Mother Earth and not living by domination or extraction,” she concluded.

Journalism as literature: The writings of Ryszard Kapuscinski Vikas Datta

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ournalism, or especially news reporting, is a rather ephemeral form of literary expression, concerned as it is with bare facts of a developing situation in a terse and concise style. But there are practitioners of the craft whose reportage is no less a work of literature - like this intrepid, peripatetic Polish reporter, whose coverage of Africa (and its messy experience of colonialism's end) and Central America was unparalleled and enduring, and made him a credible contender for the Nobel Literature Prize. Ryszard Kapuscinski (1932-2007), who acknowledged the great influence of his celebrated compatriot Joseph Conrad (Jozef Teodor Konrad Korzeniowski), did also in his writings stress the lack of difference between "civilisation" and barbarism - and the trials and resilience of the human spirit in indifferent or even unforgiving environs. He had these experiences enough - in 27 revolutions and coups, in wars after colonial rule ended or even contentious sporting encounters, 40 spells of imprisonment and four death sentences. In addition, there were venomous animals, debilitating diseases, endemic violence and other hazards in his realm of work which spanned quite a bit of the Third World across three

continents. In his two dozen-odd books, standing out with their psychological insight and vivid description (like Conrad), sophisticated style of narration, and unusual imagery, Kapuscinski sketched incisive accounts of key, but underserved, figures, events and countries Ghana and Kwame Nkrumah, Congo and Patrice Lumumba, Algeria and Ahmed Ben Bella, the "Lion of Judah" or Ethiopian emperor Haile Selassie, and Iran's Mohammad Reza Pahlavi, among others. But what chiefly sets him out is his pioneering account of the initial exultation and optimism of an Africa emerging from colonialism - and the all-too rapid disintegration into despair, disillusionment and listlessness as only corruption, poverty and conflict ensued. Starting his career with "Sztandar Mlodych" ("The Banner of Youth"), the mouthpiece of the ruling Communist Party's youth wing in 1950, Kapuscinski was sent to India in September 1956 with his boss gifting him a Polish translation of Herodotus' "Histories". (This accounts for the name of his book on his experiences of Asia: "Travels with Herodotus", 2007; Polish "Podroze z Herodotem", 2004). In India, he began to learn English by reading Heming-

way's "For Whom the Bell Tolls". Returning home after a stint in China, he joined Polska Agencja Prasowa (the Polish Press Agency) in 1958 and was sent to Africa to cover 50 countries. Shifted to South America in 1967 and then Mexico, he returned to Africa in 1975 to cover the last European decolonisation - the Portuguese withdrawal from Angola - and the start of a long, brutal civil war that later drew in apartheid-era South Africa and Fidel Castro's Cuba. His three-month stay (which included lengthy travels) there is recounted in the haunting "Another Day of Life" (1987; "Jeszcze dzien zycia", 1976). Trips to Ethiopia (1975, 1977) in wake of the overthrow of long-time monarch Haile Selassie resulted in "The Emperor: Downfall of an Autocrat" (1983, "Cesarz", 1978), about a ruler living in unimaginable luxury while his subjects faced hunger and starvation. Containing accounts from the former ruler's entourage (including one who had to wipe shoes of dignitaries on which the emperor's favourite dog had urinated), it was the first of his works to to be translated into English and one that brought him to attention in the West - especially with the parallels to then Communist world. The succinct "Shah of Shahs" (1987, "Szachinszach", 1982) about Iran's

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1979 revolution also includes a prescient forecast of what would ensue, while "Imperium" (1993, both Polish and English) is about his experiences of the Soviet Union in its heyday, during its collapse and then in new Russia and other former republics. But it is Africa where Kapuscinski felt most at home because "food was scarce there too and everyone was also barefoot" that accounted for some of his best writing. The continent occupies most of "The Soccer War" (1990; "Wojna futbolowa", 1978) - named from his account of the short but no less bloody 1969 war between Honduras and El Salvador triggered by a football match, though thus sharing space with Latin America, as well as the Middle East and even Cyprus. "The Shadow of the Sun" (2001; "Heban" (literally 'Ebony') 1998) is fully devoted to Africa, moving in time and space from 1950s Ghana to Rwanda (with an incisive analysis of the genocide) and Tanzania in the 1990s. The veracity of some of these accounts has been questioned but Kapuscinski himself described them as "literary reportage" and their strength lies in being illustrative readings than fully factual and exhaustive accounts or analyses, intended primarily to draw focus to some ignored, miserable places - and succeeding if you see the number of books now on the subject!

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Lost in the rubble of Warsaw A Holocaust survivor remembers Vanessa Gera

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he young boy emerged from the rubble of Warsaw, clinging to the skirt of a woman he knew only as Mrs. Wala. Then she turned and walked off, and 7-year-old Mieczyslaw Kenigswein was alone, lost in the Holocaust. It was 1944. That little boy is now 78, an Israeli with a Hebrew name, Moshe Tirosh. During a recent visit to Warsaw, he recalled surviving the rest of the war not knowing if his parents were dead or alive — and how the kindness of strangers and random turns of fate saved his life. Tirosh's earliest memories are of the hunger, disease and misery of the Warsaw Ghetto. Affectionately called Miecio as a boy, he was nearly 5 when his mother, Regina, gave birth to her third child under floorboards in the ghetto, biting her knuckles to keep from screaming during labor so the Germans would not discover the newborn. With death all around, Tirosh said his parents made the excruciating decision to part with the infant to increase his chances of survival. With the help of a young Pole, Zygmunt Pietak, his mother smuggled the newborn out of the ghetto and left him on a street corner with a card bearing the name "Stanislaw Pomorski" — a fake surname meant to hide his Jewish origins. Soon a Polish policeman came along and took the baby to a home for abandoned children. The next year was 1943, and Tirosh's father, Samuel, was helping other Jews plan the uprising in the ghetto when he decided to try to flee with his family. "He was told there was no way to escape," Tirosh recalled. But his father was determined. Now 6, Miecio and his 4-year-old sister, Stefania, were packed in ragpadded sacks and thrown over the high ghetto walls. The parents climbed over themselves, bribing Polish guards to turn the other way. They first found shelter with a Polish family, the Raczeks, who took them in for money. There, the family would go into hiding behind the apartment walls or in closets during inspections by Germans or visits by the Raczeks' friends or neighbors. The danger of being betrayed to the Nazis was high and the punishment for helping Jews was severe: death to any rescuer and their entire family. Terrified, Mrs. Raczek decided after a few months she could no longer bear the risk. Pietak stepped in again, this time to smuggle the Kenigsweins to the Warsaw zoo, where the zoo director and his wife, Jan and Antonina Zabinski, had been sheltering Jews. It was a cold and rainy night in late 1943 when the family climbed into a horse-driven carriage for the trip to Warsaw's Praga district, a perilous journey over the Vistula River past German guards on both sides of a bridge. Pietak sat next to the driver. When they approached the Nazi guards, he pulled out a bottle of moonshine and

(LEFT) In this photo taken on April 10, 2015, Moshe Tirosh, 78, pauses during an interview with The Associated Press in Warsaw, Poland. (RIGHT) This photograph, taken in 1947 in Dzierzoniow, Poland, shows Moshe Tirosh as a boy with his mother and siblings. Tirosh incredibly survived the Holocaust, being thrown out of the Warsaw Ghetto in a sack before being hidden at the zoo. He was later abandoned in the rubble of the city after the Warsaw Uprising, but miraculously lived to the end of the war with other Polish orphans. Then named Mieczyslaw Kenigswein, Tirosh is the boy on the right. Mother Regina is at the top left, with daughter Stefania by her side. In the front are children Stanislaw and Rachel. (AP Photo)

splashed the horses and himself with it. "Halt!" the Germans ordered. When they smelled the alcohol, they shouted, "Polnische Schweine, Weg!" — "Polish pigs, go away!" "And that's how we got though," Tirosh recalled. "It was the same at the second crossing and we made our way to the zoo." By this time, most of the zoo animals had been killed or hauled off to zoos in Germany, and Zabinski had turned it into a pig farm. Miecio and Stefania stayed in a basement for a few weeks while their parents hid out of sight in animal cages. It was traumatic for the little girl, who often cried for her mother. Aware of the danger, Miecio covered her mouth to stifle her sobs. The Zabinskis could not keep them indefinitely and, one day, the zookeeper's wife brought Miecio upstairs and tried to dye his dark hair blond, hoping to make him look more "Aryan." Instead, it came out red, earning him the nickname "Squirrel." Again with the help of Pietak, the family found new shelter in the tiny apartment of a captain in Poland's underground army, Feliks Cywinski. Cywinski created a hiding place by pulling bricks out of the thick outer walls. But that couldn't serve for long — the necessity of buying so much food for such a small household was certain to arouse suspicion. So it was decided that splitting up the family would increase their chances of survival. A childless shopkeeper agreed to adopt Stefania but it was more difficult to hide Jewish boys, who, because they were circumcised, were at risk of being uncovered as Jews. Eventually, Pietak found a place for Miecio with a woman he remembers only as Mrs. Wala. She had a daughter about his age and agreed to take him in for money. "I didn't want to go, but my father explained I would be safer with

her," he said. During the bombardment of 1944, the merciless German response to the Warsaw uprising, sirens signaled for people to take shelter and Miecio ran into a cellar with Mrs. Wala and her daughter. The bombing caused the four-story building above them to collapse. Men in the cellar used poles to knock a way out. The survivors emerged to an apocalyptic scene of destruction. "The street wasn't a street but a mass of rubble," Tirosh recalled. "In one hand, Mrs. Wala held a suitcase and, in the other, her little daughter's hand. I held onto her skirt and we ran," he said. "At one point, we stopped and I lost hold of her. And I remember this exactly to this day: She turned to me and made an expression that said she was very sorry that she was leaving me, and then she walked away with her daughter." "I was left alone in the rubble," he said. With Germans shooting Poles in the area, Miecio pressed his hands together and kept repeating "Jesus, where is my aunt?" It was something Mrs. Wala had taught him to do should he ever be caught alone, in an attempt to appear Catholic. Two Polish underground fighters spotted him and pulled him into shelter. "This must be a little Jew," one said. They gave him a card saying he was an orphan and sent him on. With the help of another stranger, he made his way to a church-run orphanage. Soon, the orphans were evacuated to southern Poland, where Miecio lived out the rest of the war in a monastery in Stankowo, near Krakow. "And there I endured hell," he said, describing hunger, illness, flea infestations and beatings by older boys who discovered he was Jewish after pulling his pants down during a bath. The children subsisted on turnips and water, and whatever potato scraps

they could steal from a nearby pigsty run by Germans. Disease was rife; every day, nuns carted away the corpses of children who had succumbed. But Miecio enjoyed the protection of a priest, Father Andrzej, who gave him a little of his own soup and ordered the other boys not to hurt him. "It's a matter of our Polish honor that this child survives the war," the priest told the boys. The beatings became fewer, but did not stop altogether. Then, on New Year's Eve in 1944, just weeks before the arrival of the Soviet army ended the Nazi occupation, a Polish farmer and his wife came to the orphanage to adopt a boy. With the children lined up, the couple went one by one, looking into their eyes. Lifting Miecio's chin, the wife turned to the priest and said, "Father, we want this one." "No, you don't," Father Andrzej said. "He is weak, and always sick. Please choose another one." But the couple insisted, and Miecio was taken by sled through the snow to the farmers' home. That night, the farmer's wife bathed him. Despite his efforts to hide his private parts, she made the inevitable discovery of his circumcision. She then put him in a warm bed and spent the night sewing new clothes for him. The next morning, the farmer returned Miecio to the orphanage. Today, he is grateful the couple didn't keep him. Had he stayed on that isolated farm, he thinks, he might never have been found by his mother after the war. With 6 million Jews dead and most survivors bereft of loved ones, the Kenigsweins were lucky: Both parents and their three children survived and, with painstaking effort, Regina Kenigswein eventually tracked down her children. The woman who had adopted Stefania did not want to give her up but was persuaded when offered enough money. The youngest, Stanislaw, was a sick and underdeveloped 3½-year-old. He had been evacuated with other foundlings to the southern Polish city of Czestochowa, where his mother found him. She found Miecio 10 months later in a church-run orphanage in Krakow, where he was taken after the war. At first he, didn't recognize her. And the orphanage director, not knowing he was Jewish, didn't want to give him up. "How can he be yours if you are Jewish and he is a Pole?" the director asked. The boy was told to pull down his pants, his circumcision once again the proof of his Jewish heritage. After the war, Samuel Kenigswein made a fortune manufacturing shoe polish and in other enterprises, and two more children were born — Rachel, in 1946, and Arie, two years later. Then the family's luck ended: Samuel Kenigswein's heart gave out in 1948, soon after his fifth child was born. In 1957, the rest of the family immigrated to Israel. There, Tirosh became an army officer and married an Israeli woman. Today, he speaks with joy of his three children, six grandchildren and an extended family of 56. He doesn't say it, but it is understood: 56 people who could just as easily not have been here.

Women leading relief efforts in Nepal

Women-led groups in Nepal are leading earthquake relief and recovery efforts in the country, including in decision-making where women are often excluded anna Tenuta

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s the death toll continues to climb in Nepal following its 7.8-magnitude earthquake, women on the ground are fearlessly leading rescue efforts in the face of the devastation. “We are counting deaths,” said Renu Adhikari. The government figure has already topped 6,000, “but it is much more than that because there are areas that have been swept away, with no houses and no rescue teams in reach.” Adhikari founded the National Alliance of Women’s Human Rights Defenders in Nepal and is also the founder of the Women’s Rehabilitation Center, a Global Fund for Women grantee partner that has been working to advance women’s rights in Nepal since 1991. “For the last two days, it’s been pouring and because of the weather and the geographical conditions, the rescue teams are finding it even more difficult” to get to these badly hit areas, continued Adhikari. “On top of that, the government is badly coordinated, so a lot of international volunteers are there but have not been properly mobilized. There are places where the people hear cries and weeping but no one can go there and rescue [people]. That is really painful. There are areas where nothing has reached.” The United Nations reports that at least 8 million people have been affected by the earthquake — more than

a quarter of Nepal’s population. Aftershocks — so far more than 42, according to recent data — continue to block relief efforts and cause more damage. A particularly powerful 6.4-magnitude aftershock was felt in Nepal, India, and Bangladesh, and several avalanches have been reported near Mount Everest. “We are still reeling in shock, and [many] have slept out of their homes in cars, in the gardens, or in public places,” said Sadhana Shrestha, executive director of Tewa, a Global Fund for Women grantee partner in Nepal with deep roots investing in women’s rights groups there since 1996. “There is extreme destruction and devastation.”

Women in the Lead In the face of this disaster, Global Fund for Women’s partners are already responding to the needs of women and children in Nepal and India. These local, women-led groups are deeply rooted in the communities they serve. They know the specific needs of women after a crisis — needs that most relief efforts overlook, such as supplying sanitary napkins, milk, and food for babies and children, or safe shelters for single women and their families. Local women leaders also ensure that women’s voices are heard and that they play an essential role in the relief and recovery efforts, including in decision-making where women are often excluded. “Women are at the frontline of disaster impact and response due to their role in looking after children, elders, and community members. Yet they are often excluded from decision-making in immediate and long term recovery efforts,” said Jane Sloane, Vice President of Programs at Global Fund for Women. “Women need to be front and

women in the shelter — some lactating, some heavily pregnant, and some physically burnt and injured — lack proper medical care and services,” explained Bandana Rana, executive chair of Global Fund for Women grantee partner Saathi (“friend” in Nepali), which has been advancing women’s rights in Nepal for over 20 years. “We have yet to assess the situation of the communities we work in as we have not been able to be in touch with them due to communication problems.” Tewa is also working with women at makeshift camps who are in the process of birthing, nursing, or post-natal and prenatal care to direct them to the places where they can receive proper care and support. Indeed, the needs of pregnant women and new mothers and their children are often overlooked in times of crisis. In Nepal, UNFPA now estimates some 2 million women and girls of reproductive age are among those affected by the earthquake — including some 126,000 pregnant women. This need for shelter in Nepal includes, especially, safe spaces for women and girls. “We have started three women’s safe spaces in Kathmandu…and together with two hospitals, we have started a community kitchen [with] special food for babies and special care for women who have just delivered babies,” explained Adhikari of the efforts Women’s Rehabilitation Center and the National Alliance of Women’s Human Rights Defenders are leading together with other women-led groups. “Women-led organizations have very small overhead and we try for every single piece to go to the community,” explained Adhikari, adding a Women’s Unique Needs “One of our children’s shelters and plea to “please support women’s rights our women’s shelter has cracks. The groups” in Nepal. center in decision-making and action.” “This is the time for us women to take the lead,” said Adhikari, who has been instrumental in advancing women’s human rights in Nepal, especially in times of crisis. “It’s a difficult moment but in difficulties, women have always proven that when we take the lead, we manage things better, and in Nepal we are trying to do that.” The most critical need in Nepal right now is shelter, as conditions worsen for the millions of people who have been displaced by the earthquake and its aftershocks. Many families are staying in very basic tents with little shelter at makeshift camps. “The situation at the camps where people have been living in open grounds is not so appealing,” explained Lily Thapa, founder of Global Fund for Women grantee partner Women for Human Rights in Nepal, which has been advancing women’s rights in 73 districts in Nepal for 19 years. “While a few camps are well organized, others are crowded with thousands of people — hundreds living under one tent. The rain, wind and waste makes the situation even worse.” Thapa and the Women for Human Rights team are visiting camps around Kathmandu and affected areas to determine immediate needs, highlighting that the camps have a “major shortage of water, waste management, tents, lights, [and] emergency medicines.” Tewa’s staff and volunteers are also distributing relief packages, water purifiers, masks, and sanitary napkins to the outskirts of Kathmandu and surrounding areas of Bungamati, Sankhu, Lubu, and Khokana.

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Nagaland is not well connected with the rest of India. There is only one town with an airport and rail connectivity and the roads and highways are bumpy and potholed making every journey uncomfortable. This makes any trip to Nagaland from mainland India and adventure and sort of labelled as exotic. We introduce you to Prajwal Suvarna, an Intern from Christ University, Bangalore who is currently interning at Tetso College to tell us a little bit about his travelling experiences here.

How do you find Nagaland?

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hen people ask me “How do you find Nagaland?” I am at a loss for words. I usually reply “I don’t know about Nagaland, but Dimapur is good”. You see, Dimapur cannot be a synecdoche for Nagaland and in the one and half months of my internship in Tetso College, Sovima, I have not strayed far from the immediate environs of the college and hostel. This is partly due to the laziness that comes from the routine, and partly some unforeseen circumstances. But from the little knowledge gathered by reading newspaper reports and interacting with the students and teachers, I understand that the situation in the interior parts of the state is quite desperate: there are still places that lack basic facilities. So it would be criminal on my part to make generalisations about an entire state based on my short stay here. So therein lay the difficulty in answering the question, “How do you find Nagaland?” So let me stick to what I do know. It is only after travelling here that one realises just how far and insular Nagaland and the Northeast are from the national imagination. Rather than viewing the North east, one views from the north east. Having been brought up on a staple diet of National dailies, to read the local newspapers has been an edifying experience. The concerns of the “mainland” and “mainstream” media fade away. This distance, both literal and metaphorical, characteristic of border towns or states, cuts both ways and leads to a certain exoticism that is quite different from ground reality. For instance, one of my classmates in the University, a practicing Brahmin, dropped me anemail that quite irritated me. Among other niceties, it said “How's your internship coming along? You must be having a good time. Who wouldn't, if they're working in a place where you are!” It was not as if I was not having a wonderful time, or not enjoying my work. I simply resented the easy assumptions it made, especially the last sentence, coming from a person who wrinkles his nose when we pass a non-vegetarian hotel, almost gagged and retched when we entered a dry fish market. I knew for a fact he would have a horrible time here. I resented even more his tone, which cast Nagaland and the North east as a sort of Shangri – la, as the veritable other to your mainstream ideal. Such an attitude discounts the drudgery and absolute normalcy of everyday existence here and everywhere else. Of course the Nagas have a rich history and a distinct identity anomalous with that of India, as do most other states and their peoples. But taking a tone of absolute incredulity, as if things in this state were so drastically different is to discount ground realities. In the one and half months working as an intern teacher, I gained valuable experience of working in a professional environment, being asked to handle certain portions, conducting classes, delivering lectures, even simply hanging around, taking in the staffroom dynamics. In that respect, the practices of the college are on par with that of any other institution of a similar stature in Bangalore, where I study, or Mangalore, which is my hometown. The teachers complain like all other teachers in the colleges I have studied, about all the paperwork. I saw in practice something that my lecturer in Mangalore had told me – “Being a teacher has very little to do with teaching” he had said “and more to do with everything else” It was a great experience, but not great in the sense of something alien or exotic. I thoroughly enjoyed the genial atmosphere in the green campus, set as the college is amidst nature, something one sorely misses in the polluted, urban, concrete mess that is Bangalore. While I love travelling, to me, there is something disconcerting about being cast in the role of a tourist. And that is one thing I refused to be during my internship. I travelled to Nagaland because the schools in the plains are closed for the summer and my Professor in the University knew one of the lecturers who worked in Tetso College. A part of the reason for coming here, I admit, was to visit the North east and Nagaland, but I refused to be the clichéd wide eyed traveller clicking photos and looking at sights. At the risk of sounding pompous, allow me to say that I travel because with every journey, there is a small but definite change in my understanding of the world we live in and of myself. The philosopher Alan Watts says “If there were no eyes in the world, the sun would not be light”. Travellers depend on the inherent difference between peoples and places to derive the pleasure that they do. It distresses me, therefore, to see the fever for “development” slowly infect Dimapur. I am sure what most people mean when they say development;is a stead electricity connection, more roads, schools, healthcare facilities, etc. And it is true, these are basic amenities and everyone should have access to them. But the nature of development in our country is such that it brings in tow the meanness and monotony of sights urban sprawl, poverty, environmental degradation, and pollution that are afflicting the small towns in our country. You very seldom have one without the other. The Indian idea of development is a great leveller: crushing cultures and societies to a mind numbing monotony. I dread coming back to Dimapur a few years from now and not recognising the place, or finding out that it has taken the turn that Bangalore has over the past two decades. I see the main town as a sort of cancerous sore on the landscape that will only spread outwards. Already, one sees its effects in the half finished ugly concrete complexes that dot the Dimapur - Kohima highway. Yet, to fight progress is to swim against the tide, but one can have ones fantasies. This stay in Dimapur at Tetso College has been a respite from the relentless pace and noise of Bangalore. I keep telling people that living alone in a room, reading most times, having regular meals, and keeping regular sleep times has left me feeling like I can join a monastic order. Living in the cities, being woken up by the crowing of the neighbour’s cock instead of the blaring of car horns, or being able to move about without seeing or bumping into another person has been a treat of sorts. It is this I take away when I leave tomorrow.

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NDA government has killed 17 casualties in India so far as UPA's land Act: Rahul Gandhi powerful quake jolts Nepal, again Land bill referred to joint committee

new Delhi, May 12 (PTi): A high-intensity earthquake measuring 7.3 on the Richter scale epicentred in Nepal sent strong tremors through several eastern and northern parts of India today, leaving 17 dead, including 16 in Bihar, and causing panic. Bihar once again bore the brunt of the temblor that occurred less than three weeks after the monster quake that devastated Nepal, with 38 of the 39 injuries reported from the state. Union Home Ministry sources said Bihar's capital Patna accounted for the largest number of four deaths, followed by Darbhanga and Saran (two each), besides Siwan, Nawada, Samastipur, Muzaffarpur, Sitamarhi, Madhepura, Motihari and Purnia recording one death each. Another death was reported from Uttar Pradesh. The April 25 earthquake had left 58 dead in Bihar, the largest in the country. The Nepalese Embassy in Delhi, quoting informa-

Women mourn a family member who died when a wall collapsed in an earthquake in Danapur, on the outskirts of Patna on Tuesday, May 12. Strong shaking was felt across northern India, with some deaths reported when rooftops or walls collapsed on them in Bihar. A major earthquake hit a remote mountain region of Nepal on Tuesday, triggering landslides and toppling buildings less than three weeks after the Himalayan nation was ravaged by its worst quake in decades. (AP Photo)

tion till 1640 hours, said the fresh quake and aftershocks left 21 dead and 543 injured, even as the country is grappling with a humanitarian crisis of Himalayan proportions, with the April 25 temblor having claimed over 8000 lives. Today's quake struck at 12:35 PM some 70 kilome-

tres east of capital city Kathmandu at a depth of 18.5 kilometres, followed by three aftershocks of 6.2, 5.4 and 4.8, Indian Meteorological Department said. Though the quake was felt in areas far apart from Delhi to Chennai, there were no reports of casualties or major loss of prop-

erty from these places. The ripples from today's quake brought back the memories of April 25, with panic-stricken residents rushing out of buildings in Delhi, West Bengal, Assam, Odisha and Uttar Pradesh. At least 12 students were injured in a school in Darbhanga in Bihar as children

rushed out to safety from class rooms after the tremors. The Delhi Secretariat as well as many government buildings in the national capital were evacuated immediately after the quake. Metro services were immediately restricted. Prime Minister Narendra Modi reviewed the situation in the aftermath of the fresh quake and directed the authorities concerned to be on alert to rush in relief and carry out rescue operations wherever necessary. "PM took stock of the situation following the fresh major earthquake felt in Nepal and parts of India, at a high-level meeting," the Prime Minister's Office said. The Home Ministry is collecting information from states about the damage caused by the quake and National Disaster Response Force has been put on alert, Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh said. Director General of IMD LS Rathore said aftershocks could continue for weeks or maybe months.

new Delhi, May 12 (ianS): Congress vice president Rahul Gandhi on Tuesday accused the NDA government of "killing" the land bill passed by the previous UPA government. He said that the government has removed the essential clauses on consent and social impact in its new bill. Speaking in the Lok Sabha on the land bill brought by the Narendra Modi government, Rahul Gandhi took repeated digs at the government, terming it "suit boot ki sarkar" and pro-corporate. "We took two years to bring land bill. NDA government killed it within a few days," he said. He termed consent clause of the 2013 land act brought by the United Progressive Alliance government as the "most important" part of the legislation. "(The government) says that if they snatch land,

new Delhi, May 12 (ianS): The Lok Sabha on Tuesday referred the contentious land acquisition bill to a joint committee of the two houses consisting of 30 members. The motion was moved by Rural Development Minister Birender Singh after a debate on the bill in the house. "That the bill further to amend the Right to Fair Compensation and Transparency in Land Acquisition, Rehabilitation and Resettlement (Amendment) Act, 2013 be referred to a joint committee of the house," he said. The committee has 20 members from the Lok Sabha and 10 from the Rajya Sabha and give its report by the first day of the monsoon session. The Lok Sabha recommended to the Rajya Sabha to join the committee and communicate the name of its members. they will do so without asking (the farmer)," Gandhi said. He said the government was of the view that there should be no social impact assessment (SIA) saying it will help to know who would benefit from the project. Gandhi said the government used the axe for third time to remove from the act the provision which

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GST bill goes to Rajya Sabha select committee new Delhi, May 12 (ianS): The bill on the goods and services tax (GST) was on Tuesday sent to a select committee of the Rajya Sabha. The GST bill is seen as the key to facilitating industrial growth and improving the country's business climate The committee will table its report in the upper house on the last day of the first week of next parliament session. The 21-member committee is headed by Bhupender Yadav of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). Other members of the committee are: Chandan Mitra and Ajay Sancheti (BJP), Madhusudan Mistry, Bhalchandra Mungekar and Mani Shankar Aiyar (Congress), K.C. Tyagi (JD-U), Derek O'Brien (Trinamool Congress), A. Navaneethakrishnan (AIADMK), Satish Chandra Misra (BSP), K.N. Balagopal (CPI-M), Dilip Kumar Tirkey (BJD), C.M. Ramesh (TDP), Praful Patel (NCP), Kanimozhi (DMK), Anil Desai (Shiv Sena), Naresh Gujral (Shiromani Akali Dal), Mir Mohammad Fayaz (PDP), D. Raja (CPI) and Independent MP Rajeev Chandrasekhar.

Pro-Maoist tribal leader, five others get life terms

Three women crushed to death by vehicle driven by sub-inspector in Delhi new Delhi, May 12 (PTi): Three women were on Tuesday crushed to death by a vehicle driven by a Delhi Police sub-inspector in Badarpur area of South East Delhi. Police said Sub Inspector Rishi Pal has been arrested and a case under 304 (A) of IPC (culpable homicide not amounting to murder) has been slapped against him. The incident took place a day after a policeman was sacked and arrested for hitting a woman with a brick. The deceased have been identified as Shakuntala (55), Meera (50) and Maya (28). Pal was currently posted with PCR Command at the police headquarters. “We have registered a case under section 304 (A) and the sub inspector has

been arrested,” said a senior police official. The incident took place near Mehrauli-Badarpur road when six sanitation workers were cleaning the road and the sub inspector hit them at high speed, investigators said. Eyewitnesses said that all three died on the spot. Pal had night duty at PHQ and was returning home when the incident took place. It is being suspected that he dozed off and lost control over the car when the incident took place Sacked cop sent sent to JC for demanding bribe, hitting woman Meanwhile, a court here today remanded to 14 days in judicial custody a sacked head constable of Delhi Police, who had allegedly hit a woman with a

KolKaTa, May 12 (ianS): Pro-Maoist tribal group Peoples' Committee Against Police Atrocities (PCAPA) convener Chhatradhar Mahato and five others were on Tuesday sentenced to life imprisonment by a West Bengal court. Mahato and Sukhsanti Baske, Sambhu Soren and Sagun Murmu were handed down life sentences by the court of Additional Sessions Judge (West Midnapore) Kaveri Bose under the Unlawful Activities Prevention Act. Charges were slapped against them under various provisions of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) dealing with murder, criminal conspiracy, waging war against the state, and various other sections of the Arms Act and the Explosives Act. Raja Sarkhel and Prasun Chatterjee - two other PCAPA new Delhi, May 12 (PTi): Eight members - also got life sentences on charges of sedition. All states including Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu and Jharkhand have given their prisix were pronounced guilty by the court on Monday. or consent allowing CBI to probe hacking and other cases under the Information Technology Act. The Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT) has sought general consent of state governments for CBI to probe offences under the InformaPaTna, May 12 (ianS): A woman in a Bihar village tion Technology Act, 2000. has divorced her husband for not constructing a toilet at The CBI cannot probe a crime within a their house, officials said Tuesday. Sunita Devi, a resident state's jurisdiction without consent from of Paharpur village in Vaishali district, divorced her hus- the concerned state government and Cenband in village panchayat after he failed to build a toilet tre, as per Delhi Special Police Establishdespite repeated assurances. Interestingly, Paharpur vil- ment (DSPE) Act, 1946, which governs the lage was declared a 'nirmal-gram' by the government. "I functioning of the agency. was fed up with my husband for not building a toilet and Eight states-Andhra Pradesh, Himachwas forced to leave him," Sunita told IANS by telephone. al Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, Sikkim, Manipur, "I was upset over being forced to make way to an open Nagaland, Mizoram and Jharkhand have field every day under the cover of darkness to defecate. given general consent under section 6 of Even owner of the land used to abuse and humiliate me the DSPE Act for investigation of offences repeatedly," Sunita said. "For the last 4 years, I have been under Information Technology Act to CBI, requesting my husband to construct the toilet. But he al- DoPT officials said. The consent from othways ignored it and advised me to seek help of my parents er states is still awaited, they said. for it," Sunita said. Bihar has a population of over 105 mn, The DoPT has convened a meeting of of which 21.9 mn lack toilet facilities. Principal Secretaries of states on Monday

brick here after she refused to give him bribe. Special Judge Narottam Kaushal declined the plea of Delhi Police seeking one-day custody of ex-traffic policeman Satish Chandra who was produced in the court after his arrest. After the incident, Chandra was initially suspended and later on dismissed from service with immediate effect as the incident triggered widespread outrage. Meanwhile, the defence counsel filed Chandra's bail application and the court fixed it for hearing on May 16. Chandra was arrested after a criminal case was filed against him when a video clip of his allegedly attacking a young woman with two children at Golf Links in Central Delhi area went viral.

Eight states gives prior consent allowing CBI to probe IT cases

No toilet at home: Bihar woman divorces husband

during which the issue will be discussed and they will be requested to provide general consent to enable the CBI to take up the investigation of cases registered under IT Act, 2000 as amended by IT (Amendment) Act, 2008 in their territorial jurisdiction, the officials added. The offences under the IT Act includes tampering with computer source documents, hacking with computer system and publishing of information which is obscene in electronic form. The DoPT will also discuss with states the matter of setting up of additional special CBI courts. Out of the 22 special CBI courts, 17 are functional. The governments of Jammu and Kashmir, Andhra Pradesh and West Bengal will be requested to expedite the process for establishment of remaining courts for trail of CBI cases. One special CBI court each is proposed to be set up in J&K and Andhra Pradesh, and 3 in West Bengal. These courts are in addition to 70 special courts sanctioned by the government to expedite CBI cases.

'PM Modi playing little tricks over border issues' Chinese newspaper critical of Narendra Modi's neighbourhood policy Beijing,May 12 (PTi): Ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Beijing visit, a state-run newspaper on Tuesday carried a highly critical article, accusing him of “playing little tricks” over the border dispute and security issues against China to boost his domestic prestige. “Ever since Modi assumed office, he has taken the initiative to actively develop India’s relationships with Japan, the US, and European countries in no time, in order to promote the country’s poor infra-

structure construction and economic development. “But his diplomatic moves last year have proven that he is a pragmatist, rather than a visionary,” said the article ‘Can Modi’s visit upgrade Sino-Indian ties?’ by Hu Zhiyong, a research fellow at the Shanghai Academy of Social Sciences, published in the state-run Global Times. Observers say the article in the newspaper, a sister publication of the ruling Communist Party of China, strikes a sour note ahead of

Modi’s first visit from May 14 to 16 after taking over as the Prime Minister. Citing historical feud and mutual mistrust that stems from geopolitics, the article said the two sides have never established real strategic trust. “Leaders from both China and India should not only strengthen mutual political trust, but also stick to a series of agreed principles and match their rhetoric with action,” it said. “In light of this, Modi should no longer visit the

disputed border region (Arunachal Pradesh) in pursuit of his own political interests, nor should he deliver any remarks that infringe on the consensus on bilateral ties,” it added. “Meanwhile, the Indian government should completely stop supporting the Dalai Lama, and stop making the Tibetan issue a stumbling block to the Sino-Indian relationship.” The paper is critical of Modi’s neighbourhood policy. “Modi has been busy strengthening India’s ties

with neighbouring countries to compete with China, while trying to take advantage of the tremendous opportunities for economic development created by China” with its Silk Road projects, it said ahead of Modi’s talks with the Chinese leadership. “Modi has also been playing little tricks over border disputes and security issues, hoping to boost his domestic prestige while increasing his leverage in negotiations with China,” it added.

provided for return of land to the farmer if the project was not initiated in five years.Gandhi, who faced interruptions from the treasury benches, said that according to information obtained from the finance ministry under the Right to Information Act only eight percent projects were pending due to problems concerning land.

Date: Thizama, the 11th may' 15

No. 45994 C/N -Medozekuo Angami S/o Lt. Zapuvi P.O- Khuzama P.S- Khuzama District - Kohima Nagaland

Sub: CaLLiNG NoTiCE Whereas you have been found absent from Bonafide Government duty without any leave or permission from the competent authority with effect from 06-03-15(FN) till date. And whereas three calling notice has been served to you vide this office order No. (i) No. 4 BN/ESSTT -7/2015-16/7992, dated 17-03-15 (ii) No. 4 BN/ESSTT-7/2015-16 /8143, dated 10-04-15 and (iii) No. 4 BN/ESSTT-7/2015-16/8175, dated 17-04-15, And whereas you have failed to report back for duty. You are therefore, directed to report back to Battalion Headquarter within 7 (seven) days from the date of publication of this calling notice, failing which departmental enquiry will be initiated against you ex-parte. (VEKhoSa CKG) Commandant, 4th NaP Battalion, Thizama: Nagaland

NagalaNd Board of School EducatioN Kohima NOTIFICATION

Dated Kohima, the 12th may 2015

No.NBE-35/Ex-NSEE/2015-16 :: It is hereby notified for information of all concerned that the Nagaland State Entrance Examination (NSEE) 2015 is fixed to be held on 19th May 2015. The detailed programme is given below:

Date 19th May 2015

Day Tuesday

Time 10:00 a.m – 01:00 p.m

Note: i. Admission cards shall be issued on 15th & 16th May 2015 in the Office of the NBSE. ii. Candidates are informed to collect the admission cards personally. iii. The signature in all the required places i.e. forms, counterfoil of the admission card, attendance register, etc. must tally. iv. The examination fee of Rs.500/- (Rupees five hundred only) is to be paid during collection of admission card. v. As proof of identity, the candidate must produce the original admit card of the HSSLC or HSLC Examination while collecting the Nagaland State Entrance Examination Admission card and also have it in their possession in the examination hall. vi. No admission cards shall be issued on the day of examination. Centres: i) Rüzhükhrie Govt. Hr. Sec. School, Kohima ii) Baptist High, Kohima Candidates are advised to visit the Office website www.nbsenagaland.com for finding out their Roll number, Examination centre and Rules and Instructions pertaining to the examination. (Lhoulaneilie) Secretary

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‘Drifting boatpeople a looming humanitarian crisis’ LhOKSUKON, INdONESIA/LANGKAWI, MALAYSIA, MAY 12 (REUtERS): Several thousand migrants, many of them hungry and sick, are adrift in boats in Southeast Asian seas and governments of the region must rescue them quickly to avert a “massive humanitarian crisis”, the United Nations said on Tuesday. It appealed to authorities in Thailand, Malaysia and Indonesia not to push back boats that are packed with refugees who have been abandoned by smugglers following a Thai government crackdown on traffickers. There has been a surge in migrants from impoverished Bangladesh and Myanmar to Malaysia and Indonesia following the clampdown in Thailand, usually the first destination in the region’s peoplesmuggling network. Many of the arrivals are Rohingya, a stateless Muslim minority from Myanmar described by the United Nations as one of the most persecuted minorities in the world. Jeffrey Savage, who works for the U.N. High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) in Jakarta, said that perhaps thousands of people were stranded in the waters between Malaysia and Indonesia. “What we’re hearing from these people is that they’ve been stuck out at sea for weeks and months and then the smugglers just deserted them, left them with very little food and water, no fuel for the engines, so they’re drifting,” he told Reuters on the northern coast of Sumatra in Indo-

boats trying to land would be turned back. “We don’t allow them in,” said First Admiral Tan Kok Kwee, northern region head of the Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency. “It’s a policy matter.” In Geneva, UNHCR spokesman Adrian Edwards told a news briefing: “Push-backs are not life-saving measures”.

Migrants sleep on the floor at a sports stadium that was turned into a temporary shelter in Lhoksukon, Aceh province, Indonesia on Tuesday, May 12. Hundreds of migrants abandoned at sea by smugglers in Southeast Asia have reached land and relative safety in the past two days. But an estimated 6,000 Bangladeshis and Rohingya Muslims from Myanmar remain trapped in crowded, wooden boats, migrant officials and activists said. With food and clean water running low, some could be in grave danger. (AP Photo)

nesia, where several hundred arrived in boats last weekend. He said the UNHCR was calling for an international search and rescue operation between the Andaman Sea and the Straits of Malacca to respond to what he termed “a massive humanitarian crisis waiting to happen”. Thailand announced on Tuesday that it was organising a meeting of 15 countries, to be held in Bangkok on May 29, to address “the unprecedented increase of irregular migration across the Bay of Bengal in recent years”. “Countries of origin, transit and destination must work to-

gether to address the problem comprehensively by addressing the root causes as well as all the contributing factors ...” it said in a statement. Thousands Still At Sea An estimated 25,000 Bangladeshis and Rohingya boarded rickety smugglers’ boats in the first three months of this year, twice as many in the same period of 2014, the UNHCR has said. Most landed in Thailand, where they were held by the smugglers in squalid jungle camps until relatives paid a ransom. Thailand ordered a clean-up of suspected traffickers’ camps last week

after 33 bodies, believed to be of migrants from Myanmar and Bangladesh, were found in shallow graves near the Malaysian border. That has led to many migrants being left out at sea. “Up to 8,000 people are at sea, of which more than 1,000 have landed,” said Joe Lowry, regional spokesman for the International Organization for Migration. “We believe there are no more departures from the Bay of Bengal because of a crackdown by Thai authorities but those who are still at sea have been there for weeks or even months.” The UNHCR estimates that around 300 people died at sea in the first quar-

Bangladesh man the latest blogger killed SYLhEt, MAY 12 (AP): Masked men wielding machetes stabbed a blogger and author to death Tuesday near his home in northeastern Bangladesh, police said, the third fatal attack this year against a blogger in the South Asian country. Ananta Bijoy Das died instantly after being attacked in Sylhet city while he was on his way to his job at a bank, said Rahmat Ullah, additional police commissioner in Sylhet. Ullah said Das was attacked by at least four masked men. “We don’t have details, we are looking into it,” he said. It was not immediately clear why

Das was targeted, but local media reported that he was close to Avijit Roy, a Bangladeshi-American blogger and writer who was killed in February, allegedly by Islamist extremists. Das’s friend Shahiduzzamn Paplu told reporters that Das wrote for Roy’s popular blog Mukto-mona, or Free Mind, in which articles on scientific reasoning and religious extremism featured prominently. Das also edited a science magazine in Sylhet and wrote several books, Paplu said. Roy was known for his writings against religious fundamentalism. He

was attacked along with his wife on the streets of Dhaka, the capital, when he returned to Bangladesh from the United States. His wife survived. Another blogger, Oyasiqur Rahman Babu, was killed in March, also by alleged Islamist radicals. On Facebook on Monday, Das criticized police for their handling of the investigations into the attacks on Roy and Babu. Das worked as a journalist for a local newspaper in Sylhet before joining a bank, Paplu said. Sylhet is 192 kilometers (120 miles) northeast of Dhaka.

Walnut diet may slow colon cancer growth WAShINGtON, MAY 12 (IANS): A diet containing walnuts may lead to genetic changes that can slow growth of colorectal tumour, the third most common type of cancer worldwide, new animal study by Harvard Medical School has found. The study examined whether walnut con-

sumption can cause changes to micro-ribonucleic acids (miRNA), the nucleotides that are involved in altering gene expression. “Our research demonstrates that a walnut diet causes significant changes in the expression profile of miRNAs in localised colorectal cancer tissue,

and that a walnut diet incorporates protective fatty acids in the colonic tumour either through its direct effects or through additive or synergistic effects of multiple other compounds present in walnuts,” said lead researcher Christos Mantzoros. Walnuts are the only nut that contain a signifi-

cant source of alpha-linolenic acid (ALA), an essential fatty acid critical to various body processes and is known to reduce inflammation. Walnuts also contain a variety of antioxidants, and numerous vitamins and minerals. The study was published in the Journal of Nutritional Biochemistry.

ter of this year as a result of starvation, dehydration and abuse by boat crews. Malaysia, one of Southeast Asia’s wealthier economies, has long been a magnet for illegal immigrants, but the sudden surge has presented it with a pressing problem. Boats carrying altogether more than 1,000 people landed on the Malaysian holiday island of Langkawi, close to the Thai border, at the weekend. A senior maritime official there said any more

“If we asked for water, we were beaten” On Sunday, nearly 600 migrants thought to be Rohingya and Bangladeshis were rescued from overcrowded wooden boats stranded off Indonesia’s Aceh province, believing they had landed in Malaysia, authorities said. Muhammad Husein, who was on one of those boats, said he and about 80 others who had sailed from Myanmar came near Thai shores after two months at sea. “As soon as we got close to Thailand we got arrested,” he said. “I don’t know if the people who arrested us were navy officials or sea patrols or traffickers. They were not wearing uniforms but they had guns.” Husein said they were kept confined in the boats for the next 20 days and given only small amounts of food and water. “We could see the land, we could see hills, but they would not let us off the boat,” he said. “Many of us cried constantly but if we asked for water, we were beaten. They even beat the women.”

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Singapore teen guilty of insulting Christians, former leader Lee

SINGAPORE, MAY 12 (AP): Singapore teen blogger Amos Yee was on Tuesday found guilty of insulting Christians in a video monologue, and of distributing an obscene image of the country’s founding father Lee Kuan Yew with former British leader Margaret Thatcher. The 16-year-old Yee faced three years in jail but instead will be put on probation. He was released on a bail of 10,000 Singapore dollars ($7,500) and probation officers will now interview him and his parents to determine what kind of probation he would receive. The result would be announced June 2. Asked how he felt about the verdict, Yee — who was wearing a navy T-shirt and khaki shorts — told reporters: “I don’t know. I can’t decide. I don’t know if I should celebrate my release or mourn my sentence.” In her verdict, District Judge Jasvender Kaur rejected Yee’s defense that he did not intend to insult Christians. She also noted she was concerned by the effect on teenagers that the image of the faces of the two leaders superimposed on the drawing of two figures engaged in sexual activity would have. “The question I had to ask myself was: would any right-thinking parent or teacher approve of their children or students seeing it at home or in the school library? The answer is no... (They would register their) strongest disapproval,” she said. Yee was thrust into the spotlight after posting the video blog laced with expletives as the country was mourning the passing away of Lee on March 23. In the eightminute clip that he posted on YouTube, Yee said Lee and Jesus Christ were “both power-hungry and malicious,” among other derogatory comments mostly targeting Lee. Such open criticism is rarely tolerated in Singapore, where deference is a cultural norm and self-censorship is endorsed. Kaur also said prosecutors had proved beyond reasonable doubt that Yee had intended to denigrate both Lee and Jesus Christ. She added that the lack of reactions to his comments stemmed from the fact that they were “not made by someone who is learned or who exerts special influence,” but instead by a person who “plainly has a lot of growing up to do.” As part of the guilty verdict, Yee will have to take down the two posts. Yee’s parents said they will discuss with lawyers whether to appeal. According to court documents shown to The Associated Press, Yee told police that he was raised Catholic but turned atheist by mid-2013. Arrested and charged in March, he was bailed out by a stranger, then defied one of his bail conditions — refraining from posting any public material online — and jailed again.

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ArSenAl Sunk by SwAnSeA

LONDON, May 12 (aP): Bafetimbi Gomis gave Swansea an unexpected 1-0 victory over Arsenal on Monday when goalline technology showed his late header had crossed the line to the surprise of both teams. It seemed that Arsenal goalkeeper David Ospina had prevented the ball from going into the net in the 85th minute but then referee Kevin Friend looked at his watch and correctly awarded the goal. Arsenal missed a chance to strengthen its hold on an automatic passage into the Champions League rather than via a playoff. "We were unlucky I think against a team who refused to play completely and just defended," Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger said. "We've scored plenty of goals until recently. In the last two home games we didn't score and that was frustrating when you have so much of the ball and play with such accuracy around the box." Arsenal remains in third place with three games remaining and Manchester United is only two points behind ahead Arsenal's Alexis Sanchez, right, shields the ball from Swansea City’s Ki Sung-Yueng during their English of their meeting on Sunday. Premier League soccer match between Arsenal and Swansea City at the Emirates stadium in London, United has played a game more than Arsenal. Monday May 11. (AP Photo)

‘Arsenal need a top goalkeeper to fight for EPL title'

LONDON, May 12 (IaNS): Former England footballers Jamie Carragher and Gary Neville believe Arsenal must buy a "proper number one" goalkeeper at the end of the current season if they are to be in contention to win the English Premier League (EPL) title next year. Colombian David Ospina, who has been the preferred choice for Arsenal coach Arsene Wenger ahead of Poland’s Wojciech Szczesnyin in the league, was arguably at fault for the decisive goal as Arsenal lost 0-1 at home to Swansea City on Monday. "I think Arsenal need to go out in the summer and just buy a proper number one goalkeeper," Carragher was quoted as saying by goal.com on Tuesday. "His (Ospina) record is good because the team are playing well and are defending well so they’re not having that much to do, but he was bought as a No.2. Very rarely do you see a No.2 goalkeeper beBut Swansea boosted its chances of qualifying for the Europa League by completing the double over Arsenal this season and going a point behind seventh-place Southampton. "We could have come here and gone toe to toe but with the individual quality that Arsenal have, they could have maybe hurt us," Swansea manager Garry Monk said. "We set up well with a game plan." Seventh place would secure

come a No.1. If he was that good, why was he bought as a No.2? Why wasn't he coming and being the No.1?," he asked. However, he believes even if Arsenal shows an interest in out-of-favour Chelsea goalkeeper Petr Cech, Chelsea would not allow a transfer. "That's what Arsenal need. They need a world-class goalkeeper. Petr Cech? I don't think Jose would like that." Neville, also voiced the same concern saying Ospina would better serve as a number two in the side and did not think that Chelsea coach Jose Mourinho would sell Cech to a rival contender. "If I was Jose Mourinho, with Arsenal potentially being one of my biggest rivals next season, I would not sell them Cech at all," he said. "It lets Arsenal off the hook. You could argue they have struggled for a goalkeeper since Jens Lehmann and David Seaman. It’s a struggle to win a title without a great goalkeeper, a massive struggle."

a route into the Europa League if Arsenal beats Aston Villa in the FA Cup final, although Monk does not seem enthusiastic about the prospect of qualifying for the competition. "What will be, will be and we'll just keep pushing," Monk said. Former Arsenal goalkeeper Lukasz Fabianski was in fine form on his return to his former home as he made some excellent saves to keep out late chances from Santi Cazorla, Alexis

Sanchez and Theo Walcott. "I was a little bit emotional before the game, but then when you step onto the pitch you just focus on the game," Fabianski said. "(I'm) just happy with the result. I think the whole team put on a massive effort to get a result and you could see (Arsenal) were more on the ball but we always looked very dangerous on the break and we're happy enough we managed to get one."

'Pietersen not in plans due to trust issue' FIFA observers to monitor racism at WC qualifiers

LONDON, May 12 (REutERS): Kevin Pietersen has not been banned from playing for England but an erosion of trust means he has no place in their plans this summer, new director of cricket Andrew Strauss said on Tuesday. "Now is the time for some really open and honest conversation," Strauss told Sky Sports television. "He's been a phenomenal player for a long period of time (but) it's not about his ability as a player. It's about trust. You can't build that over a few days. "I went to see him last night to let him know he is not part of our plans for this summer. I can't give him any guarantees about the future but he is not banned from the side because noone knows what is going to happen in the future." Pietersen, who has scored 8,181 test runs, was sacked by England after their 5-0 Ashes whitewash

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defeat early in 2014 and it seems he has little chance of returning for the five-test series against Australia that starts in July. The South African-born Pietersen and former England skipper Strauss were team mates for a long time but also have something of a chequered history. The swashbuckling middle-order batsman was dropped for a test against South Africa in 2012 after

sending provocative texts about Strauss to the opposition. Former Middlesex opener Strauss was then forced to issue an apology in July 2014 after being caught on microphone making offensive remarks about Pietersen while on a commentary stint with Sky. "The trust isn't there at the moment. I wish it wasn't the case but it is the case," Strauss said on

Real staring down the barrel before Juve clash

MaDRID, May 12 (REutERS): Stuttering holders Real Madrid could see their last chance of silverware slip away if they are unable to overturn a 2-1 deficit in Wednesday's Champions League semi-final, second leg at home to Juventus. Ending the season without winning the Champions League, the La Liga title or the Spanish Cup would be a disaster for the world's richest club by income but such a scenario is a real possibility for Carlo Ancelotti's men. Saturday's 2-2 La Liga home draw with Valencia left them four points behind leaders Barcelona with two games left and they were dumped out of the King's Cup by Atletico, the team they beat 4-1 after extra time to secure a record-extending 10th Eu-

ropean Cup last term. Elimination from the latest edition could prompt drastic action from Real's notoriously impatient -- and deep-pocketed -president Florentino Perez, who has rarely stuck by his coaches for long if they do not deliver trophies on a regular basis. An exodus of players is also a possibility, with local media speculating that top scorer Cristiano Ronaldo and captain and goalkeeper Iker Casillas could be on their way. Real's hopes of getting past Juventus into June's showpiece in Berlin hinge on cutting out the errors and inconsistency that have dogged them in recent weeks. Injuries have also played their part and Ancelotti is hoping to have

France striker Karim Benzema back for the clash at the Bernabeu, while a suspected injury to Germany midfielder Toni Kroos on Saturday looks to have been nothing more than a scare. "Above all we need to keep a cool head, be patient, and not go crazy," defender Dani Carvajal, who conceded the penalty Carlos Tevez converted to win the first leg, said on Real's website on Monday. "We have to try to make time go really slowly for Juve so that they suffer without the ball," added the Spain international. "They created danger when we lost the ball or because of our errors. I believe that if we stay calm, remain really patient and make them move then the game will go our way."

Four IPl bookies held in Mathura, one escapes

MathuRa May 12 (IaNS): Five bookies were arrested on Tuesday for allegedly betting on Indian Premiere League (IPL) matches during a raid at a shop here. However, one of them managed to run away. The arrests were made as a team led by circle police officer Pryadarshini carried out the raid. Nine mobile phones, one register with record of names and bets and Rs.14,570 were seized from the five youngsters arrested. The information revealed by these people

would help in carrying out more raids in the coming days, police said. Mathura Superintendent of Police, Rajesh Kumar Singh, said the raids would be conducted in all police station areas to curb the menace of betting spread on such a large scale. For last several days there were complaints from residents of various colonies about mushrooming dens of people indulging in betting over IPL matches. "People were crowding up at these dens where mo-

bile phones were used for passing on messages and numbers. Regular counters had opened," said social activist Rhais Qureshi. Some residents believe there are over 10,000 young and old peole involved in daily transactions in half a dozen markets of Mathura, where the betting on IPL mathces is a flourishing industry. People were betting from one rupee to a crore rupees. "The network spreads from Mathura to Delhi and Mumbai and big bookies are involved," said Pavan Gautam, an activist.

Tuesday. "If there's a way to build trust let's look at it... this isn't about Kevin Pietersen, it is about the future of English cricket." "No-one has ever doubted Kevin Pietersen's ability as a player, he has been a phenomenal player for England over a long period of time and his record stacks up to anyone in England cricket and he should be very proud of that record. "But over months and years the trust between himself and the ECB (England and Wales Cricket Board) has eroded and we are in a situation now where there is a massive trust issue between Kevin and I," Strauss added. "If there is a way to build trust let's look at it but at the moment we are quite estranged. I know from my time playing cricket for England that trust is absolutely imperative in any team environment."

LONDON, May 12 (aP): FIFA is to use observers to watch out for racist incidents at some qualifying matches for the 2018 World Cup and at the 2017 Confederations Cup in Russia. It is the latest step by FIFA in the last two years to strengthen the fight against racism in world football. "I'm very satisfied to see that FIFA is taking this issue very seriously and putting in place concrete measures to stop behav-

ior which goes against the spirit of our sport," Manchester City and Ivory Coast midfielder Yaya Toure said. Toure, at the launch of the monitoring system on Tuesday, was abused with monkey chants by CSKA Moscow fans in a 2013 Champions League game in the Russian capital. He warned last year that black players could boycott the World Cup if racism at matches was not reduced.

fight racism in Russia. A recent report by Fare and another organization showed there had been more than 200 cases of discriminatory behavior linked to Russian football over two seasons. "The new monitoring system is a very concrete measure in order to ensure that football sends a clear message for diversity, and against any form of discrimination," Blatter said in a statement.

Simon, Dimitrov & Venus advance at Italian Open United States' Venus Williams returns the ball to Czech Republic's Katerina Siniakova during their match at the Italian Open tennis tournament, in Rome, Monday, May 11. (AP Photo)

I am going through a transitional period: Alonso

BaRcELONa, May 12 (IaNS): Spanish Formula 1 driver Fernando Alonso, who is yet to pick up points this season, has accepted that he is going through "a transitional period" but is convinced his McLaren car will be competitive in the future to win races. Alonso failed to complete Sunday's Spanish Grand Prix race due to a brake problem, reports Efe. The two-time Formula One world champion also believes it would be "unfair" to be "sad" about his poor form. "It would be so unfair to be sad or not happy. I am a Formula One driver, I have two world championships, I am the driver with the most points in the history of Formula One, and I have the best family in the world," he said on Monday. However, the Spaniard has accepted that his car is not very competitive, "I'm sad because I'm in a transitional period that will last a certain period of time before I win again." "To have a trophy in the cabinet at home is an ego problem or materialistic thing, something that I do not miss," he added. The statements are in contrast with those made on Sunday by his teammate, Jenson Button, who acknowledged that it will be difficult to pick up points this season with the current car. Alonso defended the British driver, saying that his reaction "is part of the frustration" after fighting "against the odds."

The anti-discrimination Fare network will decide, based on a risk assessment, which qualifying matches require monitoring for racism. "There is more likely to be racism when England play, when the French team play, or when Germany play," Fare executive director Piara Powar said. FIFA president Sepp Blatter said last month in Moscow there was still a "lot of work to be done" to

ROME, May 12 (aP): Gilles Simon of France took advantage of a few key double-faults by Jack Sock and rallied for a 4-6, 7-6 (2), 6-3 win Monday in the opening round of the Italian Open. Sock was up a break in the second set until his usual commanding serve deserted him. The 12th-seeded Simon quickly leveled the set and then jumped out to a 4-0 lead in the tiebreaker with the help of two double-faults by Sock. Simon, who has won 12 ATP titles in his career, broke late in the third and closed it out at love in the final game. "I had a tough time finding my game," Simon said. "If I play like that again I'll be out." Sock, a 22-year-old American ranked a career-high 33rd this week, appeared to lose energy as the match wore on and couldn't deal with Simon's consistency — committing

twice as many unforced errors as the Frenchman (4824). "He serves like (Andy) Roddick and his forehand is like (Rafael) Nadal's," Simon said. "If he works on his other shots he could improve a lot." With the temperature at the Foro Italico soaring above 25 degrees Celsius (nearly 80 Fahrenheit), fitness was key on the red clay courts. Tenth-seeded Grigor Dimitrov also played cleanly in a 6-3, 7-6 (4) win over Jerzy Janowicz of Poland. Dimitrov had only 11 unforced errors to Janowicz's 31. A semifinalist last year, Dimitrov improved to 9-3 on clay this year. John Isner, another bigserving American who is seeded 16th, eliminated Joao Sousa of Portugal 7-5, 6-3, and Philipp Kohlschreiber of Germany beat Donald Young of the United States 6-4, 6-1. Fabio Fognini, Italy's highest-ranked male at No.

31, won a night match over American opponent Steve Johnson 7-6 (0), 6-3. Fognini produced a shot through his legs early on, although he lost the point. He also bounced his racket on the ground in frustration at the start of the second set but for the most part was able to tame his nerves — and Johnson. "I've always had a hard time here so I'm pleased," said Fognini, who has never been past the second round in Rome. "This is a small step forward." Fognini faces Dimitrov next. Also on Campo Centrale — the main stadium — 13th-seeded Sara Errani, last year's runner-up, used her consistency to wear down Slovakian veteran Daniela Hantuchova 6-4, 7-6 (4). Errani produced 16 winners and 16 unforced errors while Hantuchova made 43 winners and 41 unforced errors. In other women's play, Venus

Williams, the 1999 Rome champion, beat Czech qualifier and teenager Katerina Siniakova 6-2, 6-2; and 15th-seeded Madison Keys defeated Madison Brengle 6-2, 6-4. Also, Swiss player Timea Bacsinszky upset 11th-seeded Karolina Pliskova 6-4, 6-0 and improved to 26-5 this year; and Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova of Russia beat Sam Stosur of Australia 6-4, 7-5. Former Wimbledon finalist Sabine Lisicki beat Sloane Stephens of the United States 6-4, 6-1, and American qualifier Christina McHale overcame Barbora Strycova of the Czech Republic 7-6 (5), 6-1. In a matchup of two Italian wild cards, Karin Knapp beat 2010 French Open champion Francesca Schiavone 6-4, 6-1. The Italian Open is the last big warm-up tournament for Roland Garros, which starts May 24.

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Louis Vuitton's new muse

he French fashion giant Louis Vuitton, has just confirmed that the Swedish 26 year-old is to be its new 'face', following in the footsteps of Michelle Williams, Jennifer Connelly and Charlotte Gainsbourg, to name but a few. Though the ads are yet to be revealed, it's little surprise that Vikander has been snapped up. A former ballerina (she trained professionally from the age of nine until deciding to pursue acting in her late teens), she has a poise and elegance that isn't often seen and a wholesome, doeeyed sort of beauty. Style wise she's satisfyingly adventurous, something which is, of course, made much easier by her aforementioned beauty. She'll flit between a feather-skirted Chanel haute couture gown and Vuitton's (often hard-to-wear) ensembles by creative director Nicolas Ghesquière. It's a smart signing on Vuitton's part; by the end of 2015, Vikander will have starred in eight films over the last 12 months, meaning plenty of promo-tour occasions for the brand to outfit her for.

Brad Bird confirms ‘Incredibles 2’

irector Brad Bird has confirmed that “The Incredibles 2” will be his next film. The 57-year-old filmmaker revealed the news while promoting “Tomorrowland”, reported Ace Showbiz. When asked if the longawaited sequel to 2004’s “The Incredibles” will be his next project. “Yeah it feels like it to me, yeah,” he replied. About the status update on the writing process

of “Incredibles 2”, Bird said, “Oh yeah, I have pages, a bunch of pages. I had a lot of ideas for the original ‘Incredibles’ that I didn’t get a chance to use, that I like. I have things that I wanted to pursue a little bit and there wasn’t enough time in ‘Incredibles’.” “There are new ideas I have, and I think there are enough of those together to make an interesting movie,” the “Ratatouille” director added, “I’m just focusing

becomes a Doctor

The School of the Art Institute of Chicago conferred an honorary degree on the rap superstar on Monday, and duly "did a Kanye" with a bizarre acceptance speech.

anye West has shown that even college dropouts can become doctors. The School of the Art Institute of Chicago awarded the hip hop superstar an honorary doctorate on Monday afternoon. Chicago’s DNA Info first reported that 37 year old West was given the honour in recognition of his “transformative, genre-defying work”. Of course, such an occasion wouldn’t be complete without a memorable acceptance speech, and the rapper duly obliged. Describing what the honour meant to him, he said: “This honor is gonna make your lives easier,” he said modestly. “Two reasons: You don't have to defend me as much and I'm going to make all of our lives easier. And it's these Floyd Mayweather belts that are needed to prove what I've been saying my entire life. “Whether it's the cosign of Paul McCartney grabbing me and saying, ‘It’s okay, he doesn't bite white people.’ Or The New York Times cover. Or the Time 'Most Influential' cover. And now, a doctorate at the Art Institute of Chicago.” Kanye briefly attended the American Academy of Art and then Chicago State University in his hometown, before dropping out and becoming a producer and then a star in his own right. Continuing his speech, he said “When I was giving a lecture at Oxford, I brought up this school because when I went on that mission to create in other spaces - apparel, film, performance - it would have been easier if I could have said I had a degree at the Art Institute of Chicago.” The Chicago Tribune reported that the SAIC decided to confer the honorary degree upon West partly because he had mentioned the faculty in public.

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Zayn Malik?

he former One Direction singer is apparently collaborating with Kanika Kapoor for a track in an upcoming Bollywood film. While speculation is rife about ex One Director singer Zayn Malik venturing into Bollywood as an actor, our sources tell us that he has struck a music deal for an upcoming Hindi film. The 22-year-old is said to be collaborating with Kanika Kapoor, who crooned the chartbuster 'Baby Doll'.

Says a source, "Kanika and Zayn are set to work on a song for an upcoming movie. They have already met to discuss the music." Kanika refrained from sharing any details on the rumoured collaboration. "I don’t want to comment on this right now. Whenever I have to announce anything, I will make sure that I tell you." A source close to her, however, confirms the development, saying: "Things are at an initial

stage, but it will be big for sure." On quite a few occasions, Zayn has expressed his interest to step into Bollywood. At a recent awards function, the singing sensation had met Shah Rukh Khan and posted their selfie on social media. Last week, he and filmmaker Farah Khan had exchanged tweets talking about a possibility of Zayn being part of the sequel of SRK-starrer Main Hoon Na.

Salman Khan's Selfie song

alman Khan returns to Kashmir today for the shooting of Bajrangi Bhaijaan. It comes to light now that the actor has shot for an elaborate song called Selfie for the same film. It will be be his introduction song in the film that is slated to be an Eid release. Says Remo D'Souza, who has choreographed the song, "It's a big number. We shot at a special set erected for five days. Salman plays the character of Bajrangi, a desi aadmi, but the song has the word selfie in it because it is very popular today. Pritam has composed it differently, it's not a typical Indian song. In fact, it will be a surprise for the audiences. You'll see Salman dancing throughout non-stop, not walking across or anything like that."

on getting ‘Tomorrowland’ out into the world and playing with the ‘Incredibles’ sandbox again.”

Alobo Naga joins livejam for BreakFree tour

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Remo, who has choreographed Salman in the past says that it is always fun to shoot with the actor, "because though he is a superstar he still has this passion for dance". And no, you won't see Salman doing his usual dance steps. Says Remo, "Whenever I

choreograph him, he tells me not to make him to do his regular dance steps. He tells me to give him something tough."

lobo Naga just came back from BreakFree Tour 2015, visiting schools around Shillong, sharing his music & testimony, from May 4 to 9 with Livejam. Alobo Naga performed his originals and shared how God helped him achieved his dreams, after he gave his life & dreams to God & the various challenges he faced as a teen while growing up. Ninad Salve, a LiveJam member from Pune, accompanied him. LiveJam is a youth movement passionate to see transformation of Urban Youth through Music and Media. Livejam identify Christian Artiste around India and send them across cities visiting schools sharing Gospel through music & testimonies. An annual feature among schools in India, the BreakFree Tour is based on the theme ‘FREEDOM’.The theme is based on the premise of a young person breaking free from anything that prevents him/her from living a fulfilling life. It is a shift from bondage to freedom. In keeping with the current sociocultural scenario among teenagers in India, LiveJam meets them at their point of need (teenage/ adolescent years) in a favourable environment (their school setting) and through creative platforms (of music and media) with which they can easily identify.

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n an effort to bring out the hidden talents of youngsters, the Eastern Explorers will be organizing ‘School Campus Idol Ver 02, 2015’ at Kiphire featuring young and enthusiastic children in the realm of music under the theme ‘Nurturing Talent’. ‘School Campus Idol 2015’ is designed particularly for the students and any interested students from Class V-X can take part in this competition. Winner of the ‘School Campus Idol 2015’ will be awarded with a year scholarship which will be directly transferred into his/her personal/ parents/guardians bank account. The first and second runners up will receive free diploma course in computer application with one hollow guitar and a diploma course in computer application respectively. With an objective to foster the studying habit the best academic Students among the contestants will also be awarded with attractive gift hampers. Keeping in mind the school academic calendar, common audition will be held on May 30 unlike last year where the organizers toured all the Schools in consideration of the convenient and academic calendar of the respective schools. Venue and Time for the audition will be intimate later. Screening round for the selected contestant will be held on 6th June 2015, while the first live on stage show will be held on June 19. The show is expected to culminate by the first week of September 2015. Winner of the School Campus Idol Ver 01, 2014 Tsarola Sangtam will be the Ver 02, Campus Idol Ambassador 2015. Interested, Students can obtain a Registration form from Rizi Progressive Printing at Sangtam Baptist Church Commercial Building, main town Kiphire and at ‘Trinity Home’ near NST, Kiphire by paying Rs 50. For more information contact 9612417687/8415044873.

Wangyat Wangsu

debuts with ‘Just You & Me’

-year-old Wangyat Wangsu is an upcoming Indie-pop artiste from Tizit, Mon- Nagaland. Like most celebrated artistes, Wangsu started his singing journey from church as the main platform. He has performed at various other events too. Not only singing but also he loves playing guitar and drums. Wangsu always wanted to take singing as a profession and keeping that in mind, in 2014 he took the ultimate leap by taking part in the Naga Orpheus Hunt – Nagaland’s foremost talent hunt. With sheer determination, he contended at the singing competition and was one the finalists. A newbie in music industry but he is determined to take music in a serious way. His single debut “Just you and me” is written and composed by Artist/Musician Moba Inggang. The song "Just You & Me" is released at Indihut and YouTube for the music lovers. https://youtu.be/lLA_T3omB9s http://indihut.com/wangyat-wangsu/

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Hugh Jackman launching sunscreen range for Kids

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former skin cancer patient, Jackman's company Pure Growth Group is launching a range of sunblock products aimed at children. The 46 year old Wolverine actor is the co-founder and executive director of New York-based company Pure Growth Group, which is responsible for the new sun-protection product Pure Sun Defense, which is launching in the US later this summer. According to the New York Post, Pure Sun Defense is aimed at children aged 12 years and below and is cross-branded with characters from movie franchises like Frozen, Avengers, Spider-Man and Despicable Me. It will be available at WalMart and Target costing $5.98, and comes in a 6-ounce spray or an 8-ounce tube. The same newspaper reports that Jackman cited studies that show that children under

the age of ten who do not use sunscreen are 50% more likely to develop skin cancer when they’re adults than those who do. Jackman is a cancer patient himself, undergoing a series of operations in 2013 and 2014 to remove basal-cell carcinoma from his nose. He has learned to manage his condition and is not scared by it, though he expects to recur for the rest of his life. Speaking in 2014, the Chappie star said: “It's always a bit of a shock just hearing the word 'cancer'. Being an Australian it's a very common thing. I never wore sunscreen growing up so I was a prime candidate for it.” A father of two young children, Oscar and Ava, whom he has with wife Deborra Lee-Furness, he is understandably keen that others take precautions in order that they don’t develop the same condition.

ormer heavyweight boxing champion Mike Tyson has been confirmed as joining the cast of “Ip Man 3.” The film is the final instalment of a biopic of martial arts ace and one time mentor of Bruce Lee, Ip Man. After the previous episodes focused on Ip’s early life, “Ip Man 3” focuses on the master-student relationship between Ip (aka Yip) and Bruce Lee. Martial arts ace, Donnie Yen reprises his role as Ip in the film to be directed by Wilson Yip.

Tyson is set to have a significant role in Ip Man 3, playing a property developer and street fighter. He is expected going to have several intense fight scenes with Yen. The film which has a budget of $36 million is produced by Hong Kong-based Pegasus Motion Pictures. It is executive-produced by Shi Jianxiang, founder and CEO of Shanghai Kuailu Investment Group. Ip Man 3 is tentatively scheduled for release in 3D

in the first quarter of 2016. Pegasus, which is also handling international sales, will open the film for business this week in Cannes. An offer to Tyson to appear in the film was made earlier this year at the Oscars ceremony in Los Angeles. Confirmation of his casting was announced this week at an event in Shanghai. Tyson has had previous acting roles in films including “The Hangover II,” “Scary Movie 5,” and the upcoming “Meet The Blacks.”

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Golden State ties series at 2-2, rout Grizzlies 101-84 Sharapova advances at

Italian Open; Cilic loses

ROME, MAY 12 (AP): Maria Sharapova opened her bid for a third Italian Open title with a win over 52nd-ranked Jarmila Gajdosova on Tuesday. The third-seeded Sharapova was leading 6-2, 3-1 when her Australian opponent retired with an apparent injury. Sharapova won back-to-back titles at the Foro Italico in 2011 and 2012. She is coming off a loss to Svetlana Kuznetsova in the Madrid Open semifinals. Organizers did not immediately say why Gajdosova retired. In men's action on the red clay, Guillermo Garcia-Lopez of Spain beat U.S. Open champion Marin Cilic 6-4, 6-3. Later, top-ranked Novak Djokovic was to play Nicolas Almagro and Serena Williams was to face Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova. The Italian Open is the last big warm-up tournament for the French Open, which starts in less than two weeks.

Russia's Maria Sharapova returns the ball to Australia's Jarmila Gajdosova during their match at the Italian Open tennis tournament, in Rome, Tuesday, May 12. (AP Photo

Hazard doubles up with Footballer of Year honour

Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry, center, drives against Memphis Grizzlies forward Jeff Green (32) and guard Beno Udrih (19), of Slovenia, in the second half of Game 4 of a second-round LONDON, MAY 12 (REUTERS): NBA basketball Western Conference playoff series on May 11 in Memphis, Tenn. (AP Photo)

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MEMPHIS, MAY 12 (AP): Stephen Curry scored 21 of his 33 points by halftime as the Golden State Warriors ended its two-game losing streak Monday by routing the Memphis Grizzlies 10184 to level the NBA Western Conference semifinal at 2-2. Atlanta and Washington are also even at 2-2 in their second-round playoff after Jeff Teague scored 26 points, including a key 3-pointer, to lead the Hawks over the Wizards 106-101. The Warriors hadn't lost three straight games all season, and they never came close as they took back home-court advantage. Curry hadn't scored more than 23 points in this series, and he nearly had that by halftime. Draymond Green had 16 points and 10 rebounds for the Warriors while Klay Thompson had 15 points,

Harrison Barnes 12 and Andre Iguodala 11. Marc Gasol had 19 points and 10 rebounds for Memphis while Zach Randolph had 12 points and 11 rebounds. Mike Conley finished with 10 points and seven assists but was 4 of 15 from the field. Memphis pulled its starters with 3:00 left. Game 5 is Wednesday night at Golden State. The Warriors led by as many as 26 points, and they had their best game shooting outside the arc knocking down 14 3s. In Washington, Paul Pierce missed a 3-point attempt that would have leveled scores for the Wizards with less than 10 seconds left, just two days after hitting a buzzer-beater to win Game 3. Al Horford had 18 points and 10 rebounds, and Paul Millsap added 19 points, six assists and five

rebounds. Washington point guard John Wall missed a third consecutive game with a broken left hand. Game 5 is Wednesday night at Atlanta. The Hawks led most of the game, but Washington cut the deficit to 101-97 with under 2 minutes remaining. Teague's 3-pointer with 72 seconds left got the margin back to seven. Still, after Washington's Bradley Beal blocked a shot by Dennis Schroder in the lane to keep Atlanta's lead at 104-101, the Wizards had the ball and called a timeout with 9.5 seconds remaining. They got Pierce an open look at a 3, but it went off the rim. Beal had a career playoff-high 34 points, seven assists and six rebounds, and Pierce had 22 points, including five of Washington's 12 3-pointers.

Eden Hazard was named England's Footballer of the Year on Tuesday after his consistently outstanding performances throughout the season helped Chelsea win the Premier League title. Tottenham Hotspur striker Harry Kane was second in the voting by members of the English Football Writers Association with Hazard's Chelsea club mate and captain John Terry third. The 24-year-old Belgian international midfielder adds the award to the Professional Footballers Association (PFA) honour he collected last month and becomes the first player from his country to claim the accolade since it was launched in 1948. Only two other Chelsea players have won England's most prestigious and soccer's oldest individual honour -- Gianfranco Zola in 1997 and Frank Lampard in 2005. Kane, who has scored 30 goals in his first full season for Spurs and was awarded his first England cap, was named the PFA's Young Player of the Year last month, while defensive rock Terry has played every

minute of every Premier League game to date. FWA chairman Andy Dunn told Reuters: "The list of truly world class players on the Football Writers' Association roll of honour is

a long one and Eden Hazard is a worthy addition. "A creator, a goalscorer and the hardest of workers, he has been a constant source of threat for the champions. "He has started all 36

Premier League matches Chelsea have played so far and, considering the particularly close attention he receives from opponents, that is a feat in itself. "His electrifying, attacking talent has made him the first Belgian to win the Footballer of the Year award. "He is a brilliant successor to Luis Suarez and we just hope he stays in the Premier League for a lot longer than Luis did after collecting the trophy." Uruguay striker Suarez, who won the award after scoring 31 goals for Liverpool last season, joined Spanish giants Barcelona before the start of this campaign. Hazard collected 53 percent of the vote making him a comfortable winner, while he and Terry's Chelsea team mates Cesc Fabregas, Branislav Ivanovic and goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois also featured in the top 10. Four other players received votes: Alexis Sanchez of Arsenal, David De Gea of Manchester United, Sergio Aguero of Manchester City and Esteban Cambiasso of Leicester City.

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NEW DELHI, MAY 12 (AgENcIES): The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) may be hopeful of a full series against India in the UAE in December, but the proposed revival of ties has hit a roadblock even before getting off the ground. According to sources, the PCB and Indian cricket board (BCCI) have differences over broadcast rights issues, in particular the

PCB's series-by-series association with Ten Sports. The BCCI's main point of contention is that the Essel group -whose arm Zee Telefilms owns Ten Sports -is allegedly involved in plans to promote an unofficial T20 league on the lines of the now-defunct Indian Cricket League (ICL). The BCCI, it is learnt, does not approve of the PCB-Ten Sports deal and is

not keen on an India-Pakistan series being broadcast by a potential 'rival' group. BCCI president Jagmohan Dalmiya, who had a meeting with PCB chairman Shaharyar Khan in Kolkata, did not divulge details but told TOI on Monday, "We are open to playing a series against Pakistan. But there are a few things which needed to be sorted out."

Sources said the BCCI is hopeful government approval for the series will be given in time if the Ten Sports issue is sorted out. In the past, the BCCI even suspended pensions of those former cricketers who had been involved in the ICL. According to sources, the PCB is seeking the BCCI's help to resolve this issue of broadcast rights.

In 2013, BCCI president N Srinivasan was snubbed at an (ICC) meeting after suggesting that member boards refrain from entering into any broadcast deal with Ten Sports. Following an objection by the West Indies Cricket Board, which has a broadcast deal with Ten Sports, the ICC ruled that it was the right of any cricket board to choose its broadcaster.

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NEW DELHI, MAY 12 (PTI): The Tamil Nadu government has recommended star squash player Dipika Pallikal for the Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna, India's highest sporting honour. Pallikal has been recommended by Sports Development Authority of Tamil Nadu (SDAT), the sports arm of the state government. The 23-year-old is the first Indian to break into the top 10 of world rankings. She was world no. 11 when her application was sent to the sports ministry and is no. 18 as per the latest Women's Squash Association rankings. Performances of last four years will be taken into consideration before the recipient of the coveted award is picked. The Chennai-born player was honoured with the Arjuna award in

2012 and Padma Shri in 2014. Pallikal made history at the 2014 Commonwealth Games, where she and Joshna Chinappa sealed the gold medal match, winning India's first ever squash medal in the Games' history. Later in the year at Incheon, she bagged a first ever bronze medal for her country in the women's singles competition of the Asian Games. In 2012, Pallikal helped the Indian women's team to a memorable gold at the Asian Championship in Kuwait. The others in the race for Khel Ratna are Sardar Singh (hockey), PV Sindhu (badminton), Jeev Milkha Singh (golf), Devendra Jhajariya (Paralympics), Girisha Hosanagara (Paralympics) besides discus throwers Vikas Gowda and Seema Punia.

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