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3759 houses damaged by ‘Good roads, citizens’ right’ cyclonic storms in one month

• Citizens take to the streets demanding good roads • Seek Governor’s intervention on execution of road repairs Dimapur | May 14

NSDMA says it disbursed Rs 2.5 crore as immediate relief to affected families

The year was 2012, a year when Nagaland witnessed two unique events in the history of the state. Unparalleled in nature and intent, the two events carved a long overdue course towards constructive citizen activism while kindling a proactive and non-violent approach against government apathy and below par governance. The first event was ‘Mission Potholes’, a concerted campaign that sought to draw the government’s attention to the poor road conditions. What started as mere “comments” in social media materialised into the commentators themselves engineering a symbolic protest. The other was a convergence of the citizenry at the town centre (Clock Tower) in Dimapur following weeks of frequent and extended periods of power outages. Reminiscent of the ‘Arab Spring’, albeit lesser in scale, it was a spontaneous response of citizens against the silence of the government, and the then Power Minister in particular, on the electricity crisis that gripped the state. While actions undertaken by localities in taking it upon itself to patch up roads has become common occurrence, the two events unwittingly set a precedent for citizens here to put to use democratic rights. Four years since, a campaign similar in nature is bubbling with a platform called the ‘Concerned Citizens of Nagaland’ (CCN) spearheading a ‘Campaign for Good Roads’ under the tagline ‘Good Roads, Citi-

DIMAPUR, MAY 14 (MExN): A total of 3759 houses were damaged during the cyclonic storms that ravaged different parts of the State in the last one month. This was contained in a report submitted by the Nagaland State Disaster Management Authority (NSDMA) to the Chief Minister TR Zeliang today. According to a press statement issued by Media Cell, CMO, the Chief Minister, who is also the chairman of NSDMA, has disbursed almost Rs 2.5 crore as immediate relief for the affected families in the aftermath of the cyclonic storms. The Chief Minister had also undertaken an aerial survey of the affected areas in Mokokchung while on his way to attend the Moatsu festival at Sungratsu village and had handed over a check of Rs 10 lakh to the Deputy Commissioner the same day. He also announced equal amounts to the districts of Zunheboto and Mon, while Rs 5 lakh was announced for Longleng district. In the NSDMA report, as per the CMO press statement, in Zunheboto district, the unusual hailstorms at Suruhoto damaged 671 houses and 30 hectares of crops, and that an amount of Rs 39, 58,900 was given as immediate relief by Disaster Management Department. In Mokokchung district, hailstorm/windstorm incidents caused damages to 1,382 houses of which 283 kutcha houses were completely damaged, 280 kutcha houses severely damaged, and 746 kutcha houses were partially damaged. Further, 71 electric poles and 50 embankments were also damaged. An amount of Rs 72, 90,800 was given as immediate relief.

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Volunteers during the CCn ‘Campaign for Good Roads’ in Dimapur on May 14.

zens’ Right’. The campaign formally took off on May 14 in Dimapur with the CCN members initiating a publicity drive to draw the general populace as well as the government’s attention. According to the CCN, the movement will be spread all around the state. As informed earlier, volunteers assembled at the Nagarjan junction today and distributed stickers bearing the campaign’s slogan on vehicles of willing commuters. Volunteers in smaller groups were later spread out to other important intersections of the city. One of the core members of CCN termed Saturday’s initiation as a “subtle move to create awareness.” The member chose not to comment further citing that the CCN has made its intention clear in the representation submitted to the Governor of Nagaland through the Deputy Commissioner, Dimapur.

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The representation, while bringing the Governor’s attention to the deplorable road conditions, maintained that the CCN was the result of a group of likeminded individuals from different walk-of-life banding together through social media to start a peaceful people’s movement. Stating that the campaign has received overwhelming response,

the representation said, “We have received moral support and solidarity from the citizens and various organisations which signifies that an urgent desire for change in the condition of roads is strongly felt by the common people…” The change in condition of roads must come with quality workmanship for long-lasting and progressive development, it stated, while adding, “We take this opportunity to further appeal to the Government to rescue the citizens through progressive governance in the interest of public welfare.” It further sought the Governor’s immediate intervention to direct the officials in concern to execute road repair works “on a war footing.” “We are hopeful that the cries of the citizens would not fall on deaf ears and that the Government will heed this genuine desire of the masses and provide good and lasting roads to the citizens…”

PCI seeks special law to protect scribes US warns of China troops build-up on India border

NEW DELHI, MAY 14 (PTI): Strongly condemning the killing of two journalists in Bihar and Jharkhand, the Press Council of India (PCI) today demanded enactment of a special law to ensure safety of scribes even as it set up two fact-finding committees to probe the incidents. In a statement here, PCI chairperson C K Prasad also rued that in 96 per cent of such cases, the matter is not taken to logical conclusion. “It is a matter of grave concern that three journalists were killed in the country in the last four months and another died in a tragic accident while on the line of duty,” he said. “Corruption, extortions , “I urge upon the Government of Insexual immorality..killings... dia to enact a special law for protection let’s leave all these to God since we don’t have enough fund to take on such problems.”

inister for Roads and Bridges, Y. Vikheho Swu when contacted said he was aware of the campaign for good roads which begun on Saturday. The R&B Minister who is currently out of station, however declined to give a comment while maintaining that he would address a press conference on the issue once he return from his trip.

In Longleng district, hailstorm incidents affected 34 villages from five circles namely, Yachem, Sakshi, YongnyahSadar and Longleng. The devastation left 342 partially damaged houses, 245 severely damaged houses and 56 fully damaged houses. An amount of Rs 23, 48,700 was given as immediate relief. In Mon district, significant damages were made to houses, road infrastructure, power line, schools and paddy fields in several pockets ofthe district. A total of 614 houses were damaged. An amount of Rs 53, 22,300 was given as immediate relief. In Wokha district, 449 houses were damaged by incidents of hailstorm/ windstorm. Damages were also caused to infrastructure and plantations. An amount of Rs 18, 14,400 was given as immediate relief. On the April 29, 2016, thunderstorms and windstorms were reported in Kohima and Dimapur and other sub-divisions of the districts but no major damage were reported. Officials from Disaster Management were immediately directed to the affected districts where they visited the sites of disasters. The officials assisted the district administration in assessing the damages and also in providing prompt financial relief. Disaster Management is constantly in contact with the District Administration/District Disaster Management Authorities monitoring the situation closely and specially assessing any significant needs. Disaster Management and the State Disaster Response Force are on ready alert mode for any eventuality, the CMO in its statement assured. Apart from the amounts released by the Chief Minister from the CM’s Relief Fund and the amounts released by the NSDMA, a proposal is being worked out for grant-in-aid to be taken up with the Government of India, it further informed.

of journalists and speedy trial of cases of attacks and assaults them in special fast track courts as recommended by the Sub-Committee for Safety of Journalists appointed by the Press Council,” the PCI chief, who is a former judge of the Supreme Court, said. He also noted that 96 per cent of the cases of killing of journalists have not been taken to logical conclusion and are either languishing in the courts or in some cases, investigation reached deadend in the last two decades, as reported by a Committee of the PCI. He called upon editors, managements and working journalists in the country to launch a campaign to sensitize the civil society on the dangers of killing of journalists with impunity.

WASHINGTON, MAY 14 (PTI): China has increased defence capabilities and deployed more troops along the Indian border, the Pentagon has said, as it warned of increasing Chinese military presence including bases in various parts of the world, particularly Pakistan. “We have noticed an increase in capability and force posture by the Chinese military in areas close to the border with India,” Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defence for East Asia Abraham M Denmark told reporters during a news conference here after Pentagon submitted its annual 2016 report to the US Congress on ‘Military and Security Developments Involving the People’s Republic of China’.

However, Denmark said it is difficult to conclude on the real intention behind this. “It is difficult to say how much of this is driven by internal considerations to maintain internal stability, and how much of it is an external consideration,” he said in response to a question on China upgrading its military command in Tibet. The Defence Department also warned of China’s increasing military presence including bases in various parts of the world, in particular Pakistan - with which it has a “longstanding friendly relationship and similar strategic interests”. “China most likely will seek to establish additional naval logistics hubs in countries with which it has a long-

standing friendly relationship and similar strategic interests, such as Pakistan, and a precedent for hosting foreign militaries,” the report said. “After a five-day military standoff in September 2015 at Burtse in Northern Ladakh, China and India held a senior-level flag-officer meeting, agreed to maintain peace, and retreated to positions mutually acceptable to both sides,” it said. The Pentagon said tensions remain with India along their shared 4,057-km border over Arunachal Pradesh (which China asserts is part of Tibet and, therefore, of China), and over the Askai Chin region at the western end of the Tibetan Plateau, despite increases in ChinaIndia political and economic relations.

Manipur Bills: examining the different perspectives Nagaland-Manipur Peace Activists’ Meet ends Morung Express news Dimapur | May 14

Three contentious bills introduced by the Government of Manipur – The Protection of Manipur People Bill, The Manipur Land Revenue & Land Reforms Bill and The Manipur Shops and Establishments Bill – dominated the morning session of the last day of the Nagaland-Manipur Peace Activists’ Meet held here at Life Spring Corner from May 13 to 14. Peace activists from Manipur deliberating on “Issues from Manipur” were divided into four groups representing the Meiteis, Naga women, NGOs and mission workers. The Naga women group termed The Morung Express the bills as “anti tribal” since they Poll QuEsTion werethree passed in the Manipur Assembly Vote on www.morungexpress.com without the consent of the tribal peosMs your answer to 9862574165 ple or Hills Area Committee and thereIs the lack of foundation fore a violation of Article 371 (C) of the (eg: infrastructure, proxy Constitution. teachers, delayed salary, text A tribal representative from a books) the primary cause church based organization said the isfor poor results in Nagaland sue of implementation of Inner Line Government High Schools? Permit (ILP) in the Protection of Manipur Peoples’ Bill and as insisted by Yes no others the valley based Joint Action Commit-

tee (JAC) has created tension between the Meiteis and the tribals. Had the JAC consulted the tribal people, then the issue would not have gone thus far, the representative observed. He said there is lot at stake for the tribal people since the Hills districts (tribal land) cover 90% of Manipur’s total area though the tribals have only 20 representatives in the 60-member Manipur assembly. The representative also pointed out to a clause in the Protection of Manipur Peoples’ Bill which mentions 1951 as the cut-off year for a person to be called as indigenous inhabitant of Manipur. He said many tribals would be deprived of indigenous claim if the cutoff year was implemented since in the early 1950’s, most of the tribals were uneducated and ignorant of census exercise and still many were apprehensive of giving details during those troubled times. “Why go back to 1951 when Manipur itself attained statehood only in 1973,” another representative added. The tribal groups also expressed concern that under sections 14 (A) and 14 (B) of the Manipur Land Revenue & Land Reforms Bill, even non-Manipuris or non-tribals can purchase or be allotted tribal land. They pointed out to the two types of land holdings in the state, the “revenue land” of Imphal valley district and “reserved land” of Hills

district where land ownership remains with the people. The Meitei group said the difference between the valley and hill peoples on the three bills is one of “misunderstanding and misinterpretation.” The group maintained that of the three bills, only the third bill is new and cited the case of Manipur Land Revenue & Land Reforms Bill, which the group maintained was passed by the Indian Parliament in 1960, before Manipur attained statehood. The valley people are only insisting on what was passed by Parliament, a representative of the group said. The representative also raised doubts whether some groups in the Hill districts have used the opposition to the bills as an “opportunistic movement,” especially against the backdrop of the “Peace Agreement.” He also said the resignation of the NPF MLAs from Manipur Assembly has made the issue more volatile. He however admitted that the people pushing the bills should be more liberal and said the 1951 cut-off year should be changed to a later date, say 2016. Another representative from the valley group also admitted to “flaws” in the bills and said some interest groups might be working to push the bills in a hurry. Peace activist from Dimapur, Ahidur Rahman, chaired the session.

A way forward: listening & dialogue

ollowing a sharing of issues through the day, the last session saw peace activists from Manipur and Nagaland come together in formulating a way forward from the current impasse. Deliberations gave rise to the creation of a ‘working group’ that would formulate the next course of action in order to bridge gaps through a process of dialogue between neighbouring communities residing in the two states. The “process oriented” NagalandManipur Peace Activists’ Meet was minutely moderated by NESRC’s Dr. Walter Fernandes leading to its successful outcome. “We have come together amidst a situation of anger, fear and hopelessness to find a space for just peace,” noted Dr. Pangernungba Kechu, lecturer at OTS, while summarizing the two-day meet during its valedictory session. It is here that “we need to develop a macro picture of just peace activism,” he reflected, by developing a narrative shorn from the securitization perspective of the State. The ‘working group’ formed today, Dr. Kechu hoped, would facilitate the understanding of the ‘other’ as well as the culture of dialogue, listening and respect. “We have to be informed by some normative standards,” he said. These

would include affirmation that every human culture is unique and we live in a world of interdependent existence which should create the onus for a shared humanity, working with a sense of “planetary citizenship,” guided by a paradigm of “feminine principles” that include an attitude of care and preservation. “As we collectively begin a journey of shared solidarity through sharing of stories, we hope to share each others’ concerns and engage with them together which will make the journey a meaningful one,” said the OTS lecturer. This would be further enhanced by tapping into the human trait of empathy, said Pradip Phanjoubam, Editor of Imphal Free Press, adding that empathy is “soft wired” as well as “nurtured” in human beings. Based on this, such platforms of sharing can be created at all levels (and also already exist, as in marketplaces) that facilitate day-to-day communication between neighbouring peoples, he noted. “It is only when the Nagas and Meiteis sit together and talk that we will realize that we have similar suffering and experiences,” he concluded, also observing how the Peace Activists’ Meet had already bridged some gaps in perception of each others’ states.

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All new Innova Crysta unveiled in Dimapur Performance features: • The Innova Crysta comes with an all-new frame and all-new 2.8 L diesel engine for the first time with all-new 6 speed automatic transmission with sequential shift. It also offers an all-new 2.4 L diesel engine with an 5 speed manual transmission. • All new frame that significantly improves toughness and enhances ride comfort • Eco and power drive modes Safety features: • Zx Grade (addition to standard safety features) – 7 airbags, vehicle stability control (VSC) and hillstart assist control (HAC) • All Grades (standard safety features) – 3 airbags, antilock braking system (ABS), electronic brake force distribution (EBD) and brake assist BA), height adjustable seat belt with pre-tensioner and force limiter (PT/FL) for front seat, 3-point seatbelt for all occupants & child restraint system (ISOFIX).

(From left) Territory manager (North East), KTM, Tanmay Ghosh; board of director, Okusa Toyota, Ayeto Ayemi and Hokugha Yeptho, jointly unveiling the all new ‘Innova Crysta’ in Dimapur. (Morung Photo) Morung Express News Dimapur | May 14

Toyota Kirloskar Motor (KTM) unveiled the new multi purpose vehicle (MPV) ‘Innova Crysta’ in the state of Nagaland here at ‘Okusa Toyota’ showroom on Saturday. Triggered by imagination and fuelled by innova-

tion, the Innova Crysta is competitively priced in the range of Rs. 14,28,425 and Rs. 21,45,021 (ex-showroom Dimapur) and will be available in two grades with automatic transmission (Zx and Gx) and four grades with manual transmission (Zx, Vx, Gx and G). Territory manager (North East), KTM, Tan-

may Ghosh; board of director, Okusa Toyota, Ayeto Ayemi and Hokugha Yeptho, jointly unveiled the Innova Crysta in Dimapur. Tanmay Ghosh in a power-point presentation highlighted the product details and salient feature of the latest Toyota car to hit the road.

Exterior & interior • Presenting all new colours including garnet red, white pearl crystal shine, avant-garde bronze • 3D design combination meter with TFT multi-information display and 8-way power adjustable driver seat An array of ‘First in class’ features include automatic LED projector headlamps, ambient illumination, upper glove box with cooling, one-touch tumble second row seat, rear auto AC with digital display and, easy slide front passenger seat. According to a company press handout, after ruling the MPV segment for over 11 years with style, space, safety and comfort, the new second generation Innova Crysta is all set to redefine ‘Power & Luxury.’ Meanwhile, Okusa Toyota officials informed that booking and delivery of the ‘Innova Crysta’ has already commenced in its Dimapur showroom.

Rev Dr Mar Atsongchanger, Executive Secretary, ABAM Impur in the presence of others unveiled the Aoyimti Baptist Church Golden Jubilee (1966-2016) monolith on May 14 in the church premises at 2 ½ Mile, Dimapur. The Aoyimti Baptist Church Golden Jubilee celebration will culminate on May 15. The speakers are; Rev Dr N Tzudir, pastor Dimapur Ao Baptist Church; and Temsu Jamir, pastor ABC. (Photo by Manen Aier)

USBPU conference from June 10-12

DiMaPuR, May 14 (MExN): The United Sangtam Baptist Pastor Union’s (USBPU) conference will be held at Tethuyo Baptist Church from June 10-12 under the theme "Works of the Holy Spirit." The preachers will be Rev. T. Tsangkhuchu, Executive Secretary, USBPU; Rev. Thridong, Pastor, Dimapur Church; Rev. Khingka, Pastor, Tsadang Church; Pastor Tsosheju from Kiphire Village Church; and Pastor Alison from Kiphire Town. The Bible study based on the topic, "Seven feast of an Israelite" and "Tabernacle" will be taught

by Pastor Thsadong of Longkhim Church and Pastor Tsalichum of Chumukedima respectively, a press release from USBPU President, Dr. Apise said. During the programme, Lilongla, Christian Education Director, Kiphire Town will make special appearance in song. Thsangse Sangtam, missionary based in Shimla, Himachal Pradesh will share mission challenges. The best Shepherd Award 2016 will be handed over to a recipient. All the pastors and associates pastors have been requested to attend the 4th conference positively.

Government officials attend ‘Young people are the real peace builders’ workshop on leadership skills

Participants of the workshop on leadership skills with National Facilitators and Director ATI on May 13. (DIPR Photo)

kohiMa, May 14 (DiPR): The first phase of workshop on leadership skills conducted at the Administrative Training Institute for Government officials in the rank of ADCs and Deputy Secretaries concluded on May 12 with 20 selected officers taking part in the workshop. National Facilitator, Sudhir Sharma, IIRS while addressing the concluding programme said that it has been a wonderful journey where everyone learned from each other and hoped that the journey of learning continues. He expressed that the level of energy has been fantastic amongst the officers and stated that the future of the State are in good hands. Sudhir also thanked the Director ATI for the superb hospitality and mentioned that Nagaland ATI is unmatched when compared to other State ATIs. Officers who attended the workshop said that it has been a very productive and educative workshop and hoped that more workshops and trainings of such kinds are held more often so as to keep them updated and refreshed. The Officers also stated that they felt better equipped to lead the people.

Director, ATI, Lithrongla Chishi thanked the Department of Personnel & Training for sponsoring the workshop and said that ATI will try to see that such kind of workshops and trainings are conducted more often. She also encouraged the participating officers to be role models of administration. The Director later handed over the Participatory Certificates to the Officers. Workshop on leadership skills for officers in the rank of DCs and Joint Secretaries will be conducted on May 16 and 17 with Sudhir Sharma and Sudeshahna Sen as National Facilitators. Workshop on Ethics & Values in Public Governance will be conducted for ADCs and Deputy Secretaries on May 23 and 24 with MK Jha and GS Krishnan as National Facilitators while Workshop on Ethics & Values in Public Governance will be conducted for DCs and Joint Secretaries will be conducted on May 27 and 28 with Viresh Bhawra and SS Khanka as National Facilitators. This workshop is being sponsored by the Department of Personnel & Training.

Acknowledgement

Lt. P.A.Job

Born : 01-06-1934-Died: 05-05-2016

We, the bereaved family members would like to express our sincere thanks and heartfelt gratitude to all who stood by us physically, materially, financially and through prayers during the prolonged illness and at the time of our bereavement at the demise of our beloved father Mr.P.A.Job on 5th May,2016 at Zion Hospital Dimapur. We would like to convey our special thanks to: 1. The Tangkhul Hoho Nagaland 2. Tangkhul Union Dimapur 3. Tangkhul Union Kohima 4. LPS Union Nagaland 5. Village Council of Kuda ‘A’ Khel 6. Tangkhul Baptist Association Nagaland 7. The Churches & Youth Departments of TBC Kuda, TBC Darogajan, TBC Wungram, TBC Diphupar and TBC Kohima. 8. Dr. Athikho Dailli & Staffs of Zion Hospital, Dimapur. 9. Individuals, neighbours, family-friends and well-wishers. Indeed, we are profoundly grateful and are humbled by the love you all have shown to us. May the Lord God bless each and everyone of you abundantly. Loving wife, Mrs. P.A.Homi, Sons, daughters in-laws and grandchildren.

Wo k h a , M ay 14 (MExN): Peace Channel organized one day workshop for the peace clubs teacher’s animators and student leaders at Don Bosco Youth Centre Wokha on the theme ‘Role of Educators in Peace Building’ on May 13. Speaking on the occasion as the resource person Rev. Fr. Joseph sdb, Principal of Don Bosco Higher Secondary School Wokha said, ‘young people are the real peace builder.’ The youth who are filled with enthusiasm and energetic if molded with the right perspective has the potential to create a peaceful environment in their family, community and the whole nation. He further added every-

Peace clubs teacher’s animators and student leaders during the workshop held at Don Bosco Youth Centre Wokha on the theme ‘Role of Educators in Peace Building’ on May 13.

one is an educator be it a scientist, engineer, housewife or a student. Every individual has their own way of educating. He is of the opinion that much more than the teachers or the grown up youth contribution to peace building will have greater impact. He quoted from the Holy bible

were it said “I came to give you peace and the peace in abundance.” He concluded his session by encouraging the participants saying peace educator can take the example of Jesus Christ who is known as the prince of peace. Absence of peace has led to lack of respect for the

other person, said Mitra, Principal LMS. He further added for a society to progress, peace is detrimental. Problems in the society are rapidly increasing and the moral values of the people are depleting since the people are not finding peace in themselves. He appreciated the effort Peace channel is

putting in to create awareness on peaceful living. He also encouraged the participants and peace channel to press forward the message of peace far and wide. While exhorting the participants RK John the project coordinator of Peace Channel explained about the path to inner peace and universal peace. He said the seven actions that accelerate the individuals towards peace dreaming for peace, thinking for peace, speaking for peace, praying for peace, working for peace and living for peace. The workshop also saw a drawing competition for the students on the theme “Unity in diversity” in which Nzano Oduyuo was declared the winner.

Sangtam Union Diphupar CBCC Pastors’ Fellowship concludes celebrates silver jubilee

The Chakhesang Baptist Church Council during the Pastors’ Fellowship conducted from May 10-12 at Phek Village Baptist Church.

PhEk, May 14 (MExN): The Chakhesang Baptist Church Council successfully conducted Pastors’ Fellowship under the theme, ‘The Good Shepherd lays down his life for the sheep’ from May 10-12 at Phek Village Baptist Church. About 90 Pastors from different churches under CBCC attended the Fellowship. An ordination program was also conducted for two CBCC officials – Velacüyi Khamo, Finance Secretary and Cefüyi Keyho, CBCC Missionary on May 12

which was administered by Rev. Khrütsoyi Luruo, President CBCC. It may be mentioned that inclusive of the two newly ordained officials, CBCC presently has 43 ordained ministers. The gospel speakers in the Fellowship are Rev. Akha Shupao & Rev. Mese Rhakho while the resource persons are Rev. Dr. Vezopa Tetseo Executive Secretary, CBCC and Dr. Reyosalu Lase Vizo ,District Nodal Officer, Tobacco Control Program Phek District.

DiMaPuR, May 14 (MExN): Sangtam Union Diphupar village celebrated its silver jubilee today at Agri Expo Site, 4th Mile Dimapur. President of Dimapur District GBs’ Association, Tokuho Suhoi Neho graced the occasion as chief guest. Greeting the Sangtam community of Diphupar village on the occasion, chief guest said jubilee was a time to forgive and to reconcile with one another. Stressing on the peace and unity, which the chief guest described as most vital for progress of a society, he said Naga people should change their mindset and act accordingly to take our society forward in all aspects. Reminding the people that change will not come as long as we wait for others to do it, chief guest called upon the Sangtams of Diphupar village to be front runners of peace and unity not only among different communities of their village but also in the Naga society at large. He also encouraged inter-mingling among different tribes of Nagas and to treat one another in the same manner in which we would expect others to treat us. Nagas are Christians and therefore we should not be a name sake Christians but live as Christians in spirit and in our deed as well. Chief guest also released a jubilee souvenir on the occasion.

Tokuho Suhoi Neho speak at the silver jubilee celebration of Sangtam Union Diphupar on May 14.

A press release also stated that Kekhwetsu Khutsoh, head GB, Diphupar village, Dohoi Swu, President, Dhansiripar GBs Association, Tsithrongse, head GB, Tsithrongse village and T.T. Among delivered short speeches on the occasion. Diphupar Sangtam youth presented a song on the occasion followed by folk song presentation by women group Diphupar and Alemkhaba and friends. Cultural troupe of Tsithrongse village presented cult dance. Invocation prayer for the programme was said by T. Chuba, pastor SBLD while president, SUD delivered welcome address.

‘Religious resources for peace work’ released Morung Express News Dimapur | May 14

A book titled ‘Religious resources for peace work’ compiled and co-authored by seven authors was released by chief editor, Nagaland Post, Geoffrey Yaden, on the second day of the Peace Activists’ Meeting. The chief editor in his speech said the book which seeks to highlight the various teachings and ideologies of religious faiths would help people to think and analyze better on the environment, peace and harmonious living. Yaden said in the present juncture where society

Chief editor, Nagaland Post, Geoffrey Yaden, along with co-authors of the book ‘Religious resources for peace work’ and senior peace activists after releasing the book. (Morung Photo)

is confused and compro- is genuine or fake, the role He said without truth, mised and where people of the Church in speaking peace and reconciliation cannot differentiate what out the truth is crucial. would be to no avail. Yaden

also termed the North East Region as one of the most “tolerant” and “vibrant: regions in the country and that collectively, the various communities of NE can move forward meaningfully. He also asserted that said there is no differences between the Assamese, Naga or Meitei, but only that some vested interests were trying the create division. Yaden further expressed optimism that the Peace Activists’ Meeting would foster better relationship between neighbor states. Earlier, Rev. Dr. Chekrovei Cho-o gave a brief introduction of the book.

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The students securing distinctions in HSLC examination:1. Ms. Lhüvelü Nyekha D/o Lhüsari Nyekha

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80.8 % 85.6 % 87.8 % (*state highest in Business Studies-98%) 81.8 % 84.6 % 82 % 88.2 % 82.8 % 82.8 % 84.4 %

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- 18 - 13 - 02 - 03 - 02

SCIENCE Biology - 12 English - 09 Chemistry - 03 Alt. English - 01 Tenyidie - 01

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COMMERCE Ent - 30 Bs. Studies - 17 Economics - 11 Accountancy - 05

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Training on cultivation of large cardamom and kiwi fruit held KOHIMa, May 14 (MExN): Training on cultivation of large cardamom and kiwi fruit was held on May 13 at Razeba Town Hall, which was attended by farmers from four villages in Razeba area. In his keynote address, Moalemba, DHO Phek said that Razeba range is the highest production area of vegetables while specifically mentioning cabbage, which has generated over 2 crores annual income in the recent times. He encouraged the farmers that if they continue to work hard, they can also compete with the other states in terms of vegetable production. He further called upon the farming community to practice organic cultivation and hoped that Razeba Range will lead the whole Nagaland in this regard. Additional Secretary for Horticulture, Vechisalu Nukhu stressed that the whole North East is organic by default. Sharing her dream of making Razeba range an organic area, she urged the farmers to con-

Parliamentary Secretary deo Nukhu with others during the training on cultivation of large cardamom and kiwi fruit held on may 13 at Razeba Town hall.

tinue upholding organic farming. She also appreciated the efforts of the Horticulture Officers in imparting the training and hoped that they will continue to show their concern and help the people of the area even in the days to come. In his short speech, Parliamentary Secretary for Higher and Technical Education, Deo Nukhu stressed on taking up alternative farming as well, other than cabbage and potatoes for the economic development of

the area. He also asked the participants to make the best use of the training and equip themselves with knowledge in order to carry forward their farming activities. Entrepreneur Rekha Rose Dukru highlighted her experiences in Kiwi cultivation and also dwelt upon the healing properties of the fruit. She also urged the farmers to share ideas and advise one another so that they can grow together as farmers. Resource person for the

training, Senti Longchar, Assistant Horticulture Officer, Peren spoke about the triple ‘A’ formula to go ahead in life. The triple A, he said, stands for Anywhere, Anyone, Anytime. He also dwelt on the history and origin of kiwi fruit and further stated that Razeba area is suitable for kiwi cultivation. In respect of cardamom, he said, there are nearly 50 varieties of cardamom. Stating that it is a shade loving crop, he also highlighted its economic value apart from kiwi.

A four week long Entrepreneurship development Programme under dST NImAT was inaugurated on may 11 at ICST hall Chumukedima Town, dimapur. The programme is being sponsored by ministry of Science & Technology, government Of Indian and conducted by Indian Institute of Entrepreneurship, under the ministry of Skill development & Entrepreneurship, govt of India. A total of 25 participants will be attending the training programme.

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also illustrated that the spawned bags should be kept in a room away from direct sunlight for incubation and further elaborated on the time, temperature and days to be kept before harvesting. She also encouraged the participants to take up mushroom cultivation as it is cultivable throughout the year and can help them to boost up their SHG economy. It also plays a great role in medicinal value such as in heart diseases, diabetic, kidney problem etc and she concluded by showing them the steps to make the king chilli pickle and mushroom cultivation through a live demonstration. Earlier the programme was chaired by AmetoYeptho, ATM (ATMA) Kuhuboto Block.

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players have often complained about India's price controls and marketing restrictions. "We hope it will lead to an interpretation of the Indian Patent Act that respects innovation, encourages research and facilitates effective enforcement mechanisms," said Ranjana Smetacek, Director General, Organisation of Pharmaceutical Producers of India, a body of multinational drugmakers in India. Nirmala Sitharaman, commerce and industry minister, told lawmakers last month that over 237,000 applications were pending in India's four patent offices.

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ATMA Dimapur Kuhuboto Block conducts more training DIMapUR, May 14 (MExN): ATMA Dimapur, Kuhuboto Block conducted a training and demonstration on ‘Preparation of king chilli pickle’ and ‘Oyster Mushroom cultivation’ on May 11 with Chumyani, AFA & BTT Member, Kuhuboto Block as the Resource person. A brief introduction on the king chilli was illustrated by Chumyani, which is also one of the traditional crop of Nagaland. She further elaborated on the usefulness in medicinal value as it is used as a cure for stomach ailments. She motivated the SHG women farmer to take up such activity which can help them in their livelihood. She further explained the process of steps in the making of mushroom. She

The policy will make the Department of Industrial Promotion and Policy the agency in charge of regulating intellectual property rights in the country.

NEW DELHI, May 14 (REUTERS): India announced a new intellectual property policy on Friday, speeding up the online registration of patents and trademarks, but resisted pressure from the United States and other Western countries to amend its patent laws. The policy will make the Department of Industrial Promotion and Policy the agency in charge of regulating intellectual property rights in the country. Since Prime Minister Narendra Modi took office in 2014, global drug brands led by U.S. companies have been pushing for changes to India's intellectual property rules. India's strained patent and intellectual property administration has failed to keep pace with growing technological advances. Global pharmaceuticals

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Many avenues available apart from First phase of BJP public meetings ends govt jobs: Levi Rengma tells youths SENDENyu, may 14 (mExN): Parliamentary Secretary for PWD (Housing), Er. Levi Rengma today pointed out that the number of educated unemployed youths is increasing in Nagaland and that it will be impossible to absorb all job seekers in government service. Inaugurating the Village Council Hall of Sendenyu under Tseminyu sub-division, the MLA stated that apart from Government jobs, there are many avenues available to sustain one’s livelihood; however, the problem is all educated youths are not employable as many are not trained to handle the jobs that are available. Too much dependence on the Government jobs, dependence on parents, lack of focus, lack of work culture and entrepreneurial spirit also result in lost opportunities for most Naga youths, he added. Citing the survey conducted by the Directorate of Evaluation titled “Evaluation study on employment opportunities forgone by Nagas and employment of Non-Nagas in

phEK, may 14 (mExN): The first phase public meetings of State BJP ended on May 14 with a meeting in Phek district. Several important issues concerning the achievements of the NDA government, party’s development policies and programmes, Vision 2018, etc were highlighted during the meeting, a release from General Secretary, BJP Nagaland (Media), Jaangsillung Gonmei said. The BJP Nagaland President, Visasolie Lhoungu and party leaders pointed out that the BJP’s development policies are grassroots oriented, meaning the de-

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Parliamentary Secretary Er. Levi Rengma, Additional Chief Secretary & Development 14 (mExN): The newly Commissioner, R. Benchilo Thong, and officials from Tseminyu sub-division and built St. Clare’s Church and others during the inauguration.

the State of Nagaland,” he pointed out that income level of many unskilled non-Naga employees is higher than that of many Government employees in Nagaland. The survey found that out of 13,380 business establishment units in Dimapur, Kohima and Mokokchung run by Nagas and Non-Nagas, the total workforce of Non-Nagas is

45,815 generating an annual income of Rs. 450.60 crores. “So where is employment problem in Nagaland when look at the figures,” he asked. He therefore urged the gathering to look beyond government jobs with dignity of work by focusing on work culture and entrepreneurial spirit. The Parliamentary Secretary also lauded the

of the hall to develop themselves in various areas. He said that Zhavachhi being a new village, its people have a lot of scope to improve their living standard. In this regard, he emphasized on cleanliness and said every household should have a toilet. He advised that the villagers could opt for low cost latrine in bamboo structure. He also encouraged them to plant fruit trees,

which he said would not only beautify the village but also provide healthy food. He further asserted on healthy living and stressed that the community hall can be used for several purposes such as holding fellowship services, tuitions for school children, etc. Village Council Chairman of Zhavame, Vivotso Domeh chaired the function.

Huge consignment of liquor seized in Dimapur Dimapur, may 14 (mExN): Dimapur Police seized around 950 cases of illegal IMFL worth several lakhs of rupees in the market on May 12. The staff of Diphupar Police Station led by IPS probationer Vrinda Shukla intercepted the truck transporting the consignment in Chumukedima area, PRO, Dimapur Police informed in a press release. The seized truck was also found with fake registrations, the PRO said, adding the driver arrested has been identified as one Ranjit Chetri. A case is under investigation at the Diphupar Police Station, the release added. Online fraud victims informed Meanwhile, Dimapur Police has informed victims of online frauds and cheating, especially connected

initiative for building the council hall through contributions from various sources and by individuals. Additional Chief Secretary & Development Commissioner, R. Benchilo Thong, Tseminyu Additional Deputy Commissioner Vikhweno M. Meratsü, and Njilo Kemp, Chief Engineer, Irrigation & Flood Control also spoke on the occasion. The function was chaired by N. Zensilo Kent, Secretary, Sendenyu Village Chipwen Union.

new friary at Akuluto town was blessed by Most Rev. Dr. James Thoppil, Bishop of Kohima and inaugurated by Rev. Fr. Dolphy Pias OFM Cap, Provincial Minister of Holy Trinity Province, Karnataka on May 13. A press release informed that the Bishop in his introduction congratulated Fr. Cyril Pereira OFM Cap, Priest in-charge, his collaborators Frs. Royston & Stephen, and the Catholic community for building the church and invited people to make themselves the living church.

In his homily, the Bishop pointed out that any visitor or tourist to Nagaland admires the many big and beautiful churches built on the hill tops. “We can build beautiful churches but the real church is not the external physical church,” he added. “St. Paul says we are the temple of the Holy Spirit and so we are to give the true worship in spirit and in truth through a life lived according to the values of the Gospel.” During the felicitation program, Rev. Dr. James Thoppil congratulated the Fathers for the good result obtained by the first batch of class X. Highlighting that many wonder why the

ine pro-people party and is committed to work for the upliftment of the people.” In this regard, the BJP Nagaland sought the support and cooperation of the people. The release also informed that several new members joined the BJP during the meetings, namely retired officer in Wokha, village NPF unit in Mokokchung, a GB and his members in Zunheboto, Congress Mahila General Secretary of Kiphire and twenty members. The BJP Nagaland expressed confidence of registering more supporters and members from all over the state.

Kohima, may 14 (mExN): Special Education Teachers’ Association Nagaland (SETAN) today resolved to withdraw its press release which appeared in some of the local dailies on Saturday. The resolution was made after threadbare discussion with officials concerned of Education Department, a press release from SETAN said. The release issued by SETAN President, Kerihosa Natso and General Secretary, Asangla has lauded the Government A vehicle damaged in an accident at Holy Cross Hr. Sec School Junction, Dimapur. The for its assurance to release the pending salaries of all accident occurred around 9:30 pm on May 13.

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to similar cases for which recent arrests were made from outside the state, to come forward and report to the East Police Station. The

police believe that there are more victims from within the state whose cases are unreported, the press release said.

ulated and wished him a happy retired life. Meanwhile, Deputy Director, Kevizayieno described Medosato as a man of few words who performed his duties exceedingly well. “He is the one who was always available in the office and ever ready to respond whenever he was asked for duty,” she added. She further acknowledged that the department was honoured to have such an officer who rendered his best. Photo Technician, Zachizo, who spoke on behalf of Technical section, described him as an officer who had sacrificed his best for the department. He added that Medosato was one who started well in his service and ended with full of satisfaction and contentment. On the other hand, Medosato thanked God for enabling him to attain the superannuation in good health. He also thanked the department for being kind and helpful throughout his service.

ebrated its 9th Founder’s Day on May 14 with Yitachu, Minister for School Education and SCERT, Government of Nagaland as the chief guest. Old Boys Association (OBA) of Nagaland, dignitaries, parents and village elders joined the celebration, where the school cadets presented cultural extravaganza. The chief guest, who was received by Group Captain Sanjay Gaekwad, Principal, Sainik School, Punglwa, was presented a Guard of Honour by the cadets of SSPN. Later, he inaugurated the Science and Arts Exhibition on theme “Digital India”. Various working models in different categories prepared by the cadets were displayed in the exhibition. The Minister released the school quarterly magazine “VYWOM” (Voice of Young Warriors of Morung) during the cultural programme. In his address, Yitachu lauded the efforts

priests and nuns sacrifice to stay in faraway places and put up with great difficulties and inconveniences, he stated that it is because of their commitment and love for God who called them to a life of total dedication. “They are the real and true wealth and strength of the Church.” He further urged the community and people to be grateful. Stating that the religious have sufficient trouble, he also urged the community to lessen their trouble by supporting in their ministry. Rev. Fr. Dolphy Pias OFM Cap, Provincial superior congratulated Fathers and the staff for the good results

obtained in the examination – 15 students with distinction. He said the Catholic schools try to impart not only knowledge, but moral and human values to live an upright and honest life. During the felicitation programme anchored by Fr. Royston, choreography, traditional and modern songs were presented. Presentations to the priests and other collaborators were also given out during the felicitation program. The event was attended by Fr. Mathias OFM Cap, Provincial Delegate Nagaland-Manipur, priests, Sisters, elders of the community and people of the town.

SETAN withdraws press release

Dimapur, may 14 (mExN): Chümoukedima Village Council (CVC) has informed that the joint survey of new BG Railway line from 18.30 km to 48.00 km under Dimapur district will be conducted by the Land Records & Survey Department and the Railways Department from May 15 till further order. Therefore, all land owners affected by the railway alignment within the CVC jurisdiction have been asked to come and identify their demarcated land boundary within the

above specified date. Any individuals failing to report for the said survey will be doing so at their own risk as “the village council shall not let any individual be a stumbling block in the progress of the said project,” stated a press release issued by CVC Chairman, Razouvotuo and Secretary, Mhasiletuo Visezo. In a separate press release, Chümoukedima Village Council once again informed all public that sale and purchase of forested land area in its jurisdiction is strictly banned. Some

“unscrupulous” individuals have been encroaching on community forest land and selling them to unsuspecting persons, the release stated. In this light, the village council has requested the general public not to buy any such area which may result in dispute and victimization. Any individuals or party not adhering to this notification shall be doing so at their own risk as the village council shall not be held responsible for any action taken against the defaulters, the release added.

DIPR bids farewell Sainik School Punglwa celebrates Founder’s Day in class XII is now being may 14 (mExN): to Assistant Director pErEN, imparted from class XI onSainik School Punglwa celKohima, may 14 (Dipr): Department of Information & Public Relations (DIPR) bade farewell to its Assistant Director, Medosato on May 13 at the conference hall, IPR Citadel. IPR Director, Pausui Zeliang described the retiring officer as a man who worked sincerely for the department irrespective of good or bad times. He maintained that as government servants “we spend the best part of our lives in the office rendering yeoman services for the interest of our people.” He thanked the officer for performing his assigned duties diligently till his retirement without any complaint. Additional Director, Limawati Ao pointed out that Medosato never refused to perform his duties throughout his service setting an example and legacy for others to emulate in the coming days. Stating that attaining retirement age in good health was an achievement, he congrat-

development, Ministry for Tribal Affairs and Minorities, Ministry of DONOR etc, the BJP officials said. 33% women reservation, MUDRA scheme, 3 tier insurance scheme, etc are some of the instances which indicate the BJP’s genuine concern for the uplift of the people at the grassroots, they added. It was further stressed that youth, women and child affairs are receiving special attention particularly on skill development and employment, employment generation, social security, health, etc. “All these efforts are indicative of the fact that the BJP is a genu-

Church and friary inaugurated at Akuluto

Zhavachhi community hall inaugurated Kohima, may 14 (mExN): The community hall of Zhavachhi (New Zhavame) was inaugurated on Friday by Parliamentary Secretary for Higher and Technical Education, Deo Nukhu. The new village comprising 84 households has a population of almost 400 people. Deo Nukhu dwelt on the different aspects of development and urged upon the community to make use

velopment process is programmed to start from the grassroots to upwards. As such, the BJP’s NDA government mainly focuses on the weaker sections, marginalized sectors, women and child, youths, minorities and the tribal areas which largely form the major part of the grassroots section, it was highlighted. Accordingly, the BJP government has taken several policy measures to reach out to the grassroots, particularly the North East region and the tribals by creating appropriate ministries to look after the specific requirements such as the Ministry of Skill

School Education Minister Yitachu releases the magazine of Sainik School Punglwa on May 14.

taken by the school in providing modern facilities to the young cadets. He spoke about the rationalisation of school education policy and implementation of composite education system, wherein primary, middle, secondary and senior secondary education is interconnected, a press release received here informed. He stressed on infrastructure improvement and availability of teachers in the schools across the state. “To be successful and satisfied in life, all the students and parents should follow two cardinal principles in life

i.e. the Fear of God and the Fear of Law,” he added. Stating that parents and teachers are to come together and exchange their ideas to take forward the education system, the minister said parents should not leave the children only to the school but also contribute in nurturing social values. Meanwhile, the school principal presented the school’s annual report, where he asserted that the school remains focussed on its objective “One aim, one goal NDA”. He mentioned that the NDA coaching which was earlier given

wards. The creation of NDA cell with rich study material is another such step, he said. He also highlighted the achievement of the school in the academic session 201516, wherein Cadet Akung Newmai secured 10 CGPA in AISSE. The principal also pointed out the recent initiatives taken by the school for all round development of the cadets – up-gradation of the science labs, creation of billiards and table tennis rooms, and construction for indoor sports complex and tennis court. After the cultural programme, Yitachu gave away the trophies to the prize winners. Best in Academics (Individual) was presented to Cadet Keshav Raj, Best Sportsman of the Year to Cadet Suman Kumar, Best in Officer Like Qualities to Cadet Imeka Z Awomi, Best Academic House Trophy to Saramati House, and the prestigious Cock House Trophy (Best house in overall) for the academic year 2015-16 to Japhu House.

the teachers for 21 months on Monday, May 16. It also lauded the Department’s initiative of sanctioning the pending salaries at one go instead of installment basis on Monday, May 16. Expressing regret for any inconvenience caused to the Department and its officials, SETAN said that the language used in the press release that appeared on Saturday was done “without ascertaining the ground reality and burden taken up for verification of Special Education Teachers detailed by RMSA (IEDSS).”

MEx FILE NNC directs to observe plebiscite day Dimapur, may 14 (mExN): The Naga National Council (Parent Body) has directed all the NNC Regional Councils and the officials in the Naga homeland to observe May 16, the day Naga plebiscite was held. The Naga National Council with the whole Naga people in 1951 on May 16 conducted the Naga National Plebiscite for sovereignty with absolute 99.9% voting for sovereign Naga state, said a press release from Information & Publicity Wing, NNC. “Therefore, the whole Naga people in the homeland must observe this political right of the Nagas with determination and prayer to God Almighty on the day,” the release stated. “Let us also remember the peoples, elders and leaders who did all the political rights for our homeland at that point of time.”

Kma police seize ganja worth Rs. 14.3 lakh Kohima, may 14 (mExN): Kohima Police manning inter-state check gate at Khuzama seized 286 kg of ganja worth Rs. 14,30,000/- in the national market on May 13 around 1:30 pm. The contraband ganja was found concealed inside one Maruti Gypsy bearing registration number NL-01C-3579 and one Maruti Wagon-R bearing registration number WB12B-2403, a press release from PRO, Kohima Police informed. In this connection, three persons identified as Gideon Vemai (25), Th Bismark (24), and Khyavei (20), all from Senapati, Manipur, were taken into police custody and a regular case vide Khuzama P.S Case No. 0020/2016 U/S 20 (b) (ii) (C) NDPS Act registered against them for conducting further investigation.

Excise personnel seize ganja Kohima, may 14 (mExN): The Kohima excise personnel manning Peducha check gate seized around 140 kg of ganja from a Santro Xing car (NL0C 0425) on May 12. According to excise department, the seizure was made after a hot chase at Piphema area. The driver Zhrapau Poumai (47) was the lone occupant and was arrested for violation of NDPS Act 85. The accused and the conveyance used in trafficking have been forwarded to judicial custody for further investigation. The seizure was made under the command of AIE Vipral.

ENSA convenes meeting Dimapur, may 14 (mExN): Eastern Naga Students' Association (ENSA) has convened an executive meeting on May 21, 10:00 am at ENSA treasurer's residence at Half Nagarjan, Dimapur to deliberate on important issues. Therefore, all the ENSA executives and advisory board have been requested to attend the meeting positively.

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_____________________________ Because Children Matters

It’s never too late to ask once again Cecilie Aslaksen

I help moms of children with special needs who are exhausted and desperately need room to breathe. I help them find time to recharge and handle the daily struggles without compromising their child’s care. www.mindcoachformoms.com

f you have a child with autism, you’d understand the headline instantly. Your daily routine isn’t about getting up, get dressed, eat breakfast, brush your teeth and be on your way to school or job. That’s for everyone else. For a mom (or dad) to a child with autism, your daily routine is about asking, asking, commanding, asking, begging, asking, asking, commanding about getting up. And if you come past this first daily routine, you can move on to the next one, which is getting dressed. And then the next one. So your daily routine needs at least 1-2 hours more preparation than for

others. And sometimes that’s not enough either, so you are late for your appointments for the rest of the day. And for those of you who now touches the idea of this being a normal day with a kid - try it out and see for yourself. A kid with a tantrum will give up eventually, and then the rest will go somewhat smoothly. And it won’t happen every day. For a kid with autism, their brains are on overload constantly and it’s not about giving up, neither for the child or the parent, it’s about survival. And it’s each and every day. All day. If you’re a parent to a so called A4 or normal kid, give the parent to an autistic child some ease. Don’t blame it on bad parenting.

And if you’re a parent to an autistic child, know that I know how you feel, because I have two boys on the spectrum myself. As a closure, let me give you a straight to the point alternatives to try out: • Give yourself some slack. • Allow it not to be perfect. • Let the kid watch the ipad at breakfast or in the bathroom(there are disinfection remedies that can be used for cleaning). Let him/her put on the clothes And if everything fails they want, not necessarily something that it’s never too late to ask once again. matches.

The Deer and the Vine

wo Huntsmen were riding around when they saw a Deer and started chasing it. The Deer knew that the Huntsmen would kill him, so he ran as fast as he could to save his

life. He saw a thick Vine, nearby and hid himself behind the large, leafy Vine leaves. The Huntsmen were riding on very fast horses and were very close behind. They were going so fast that they went paB13st the Vine and the Deer, without stopping. After a little while, the Deer could not hear the Huntsmen any more. He peeked out slowly and could not see anyone close by. The Deer thought he was safe. All the

FUN MAGNET FACTS FOR KIDS F

ind out what a magnet • Magnetic fields by themselves are invisible to the is, how magnetic fields human eye. work, which metals are magnetic and which aren't, • Iron filings can be used to show magnetic fields crehow the Earth's core relates ated by magnets (such as to magnetism and much in the picture to the right). more. Read on and have fun • Magnets only attract certain learning about magnets! types of metals, other materials such as glass, plastic • Magnets are objects that and wood aren't attracted. produce an area of magnetic force called a mag- • Metals such as iron, nickel and cobalt are attracted to netic field. magnets.

Find the hidden picture

running had made him hungry. What could he eat? He saw the Vine and nibbled at a leaf. The Vine shook as the leaves rustled. But right then, the Huntsmen were returning back and they spotted the Deer at once. One of the men got down on the ground and shot the Deer with an arrow. The dying Deer said to himself, “It serves me right. If I had not eaten what saved me, I would have been safe right now!”

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• Most metals however are north pole and a magnetic field. not attracted to magnets, netic south pole. If the • The Earth's magnetic these include copper, silsame pole of two magfield is responsible for ver, gold, magnesium, nets are placed near each deflecting the solar wind, platinum, aluminium other they will push away charged particles that and more. They may how(repel), while if different come from the Sun. ever magnetize a small poles are placed near • Magnetic compasses use amount while placed in a each other they will pull the Earth's magnetic field magnetic field. together (attract). to help navigate in north, • Magnetism can attract • Magnetic objects must south, east and west dimagnetic objects or push be inside the magnetic rections. them away. field to respond, which • Electromagnets are cre• Magnets have a magnetic is why you may have to ated by an electric curmove a magnet closer for rent running through a it to have an effect. surrounding coil. They • The Earth's core is behave many uses includlieved to be a mix (alloy) ing the generation of of iron and nickel, giving electricity in hydroelecthe Earth its own magtric dams.

Cut ice cubes in half like magic

peed up the melting process of ice with the help of a little pressure. Cut a piece of ice in half like magic while learning how the process relates to ice skating.

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What you'll need: that the weights are left • One ice cube dangling over the side • A piece of fishing line of the container. with a weight (the • Watch it for around 5 heavier the better) tied minutes. to each end • A container What's happening? • Some kind of tray to The pressure from keep things from get- the two weights pulls the ting wet string through the ice cube by melting the ice Instructions: • Turn the container up- directly under the fishing side down and put it line. This is similar to ice skating where the blades on the tray. • Place the ice cube on of a skater melt the ice top of the upside down directly underneath, allowing the skater to move container. • Rest the fishing line smoothly on a thin layer over the ice cube so of water.

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INSPIRATIONAL STORIES, MESSAGES, POEMS & SPIRITUAL EXPERIENCES

Great, Heart-Warming Days C. Wade Freeman

converted and tens of thousands have heard the gospel preached in power. For years many of us have labored, prayed and worked for God to send revival to this arid wilderness in theological things. Now God has answered our prayers and set the revival fires to burning. Young Billy Graham came as the guest of Park Street Church to hold a church meeting, but immediately it was evident that God had come before him and prepared the way. The church proved too small on the second night, and the largest halls in Boston were used until in eighteen days 105,000 people had attended the meetings. There can be no explanation of this phenomenal movement outside of the supernatural. The glory must go to God not the evangelist (although he is definitely the human instrument used of God in these services), not to the sponsoring church, not to the workers, not to the times, but only to God must be given the praise for this revival. The universal impression among the Christians in this area is that America's revival is breaking, and we praise God that it has struck Boston in the early part of the great campaign. Harold J. Ockenga, Pastor, Park Street Church, Boston, Mass.

Supt., Department of Evangelism The Baptist General Convention of Texas

BELIEVE we are seeing the first indication of a coming mighty revival in America, for certainly the iniquities of our land have all but separated our people from God. "When the enemy shall come in like a flood the spirit of the Lord shall lift up a standard against him." God is using chosen vessels throughout the country in comparatively small, but most encouraging ways, and truly revival sparks are flying. But among many others, God seems to have chosen Dr. William Graham, affectionately known as "Billy," to do an outstanding — even spectacular work — in starting revival fires, as attested in the recent campaigns in Los Angeles and Boston. Billy Graham is a man after my own heart, for God's work. He can be trusted! He is a humble, prayerful, consecrated young man who seeks earnestly to work in God's way that his ministry may be owned of the Holy Spirit. I could see no fleshly methods in his ministry. As I attended his meetings in Los Angeles night after night he poured out, preaching, warning, exhorting, with great natural ability and with the power of the Holy Spirit. He is a man of prayer. He wants God and God alone to have all the glory. In the Los Angeles campaign Billy had excellent helpers in Mr. and Mrs. Barrows and Beverly Shea and others. The Christian Business Men's Committee of Los Angeles stood by most faithfully all during the months of preparation, organizing hundreds of prayer meetings, fighting through all of the Satanic opposition. All working together they greatly rejoiced as they and I saw scores of people come up the aisles as the invitation was given night after night — some weeping and under great conviction — all filed into the prayer room, seeking forgiveness for sins, becoming new creatures in Christ Jesus. In Los Angeles a good many from the entertainment world were reached and some nationally-known figures were won for Christ. All sorts of people, old and young, rich and poor, filed up those aisles of sawdust after Billy had poured out heart and soul, warning of eternal separation if Christ is rejected but making plain the way to accept God's gift of eternal life. Those were great, heart-warming days in Los Angeles! May a like harvest be reaped all over the

ev. Samuel Rodriguez says there is little doubt that today in America we are reliving 1 Kings 18 and 19. Spiritual darkness indeed has covered our land, and the spirits of Ahab and Jezebel are running rampant. By no means, however, is Rodriguez giving up on America—quite the contrary. It is why the president of the National Hispanic Christian Leadership Conference wrote his latest book simply titled Be Light. Along with many others, Rodriguez is pressing to initiate a movement to "awaken the church," for believers to rediscover their identity in Christ and to reflect the light of Jesus to overcome the darkness. "Ahab and Jezebel are alive and well in our country, and the vast majority of Christians are afraid to speak up for truth," Rodriguez told me in a recent interview. "The thing is, the church has allowed this to happen. We are a Facebook church because we care more about likes—about people liking us— than we do about sacrifice and about biblical truth. "We are a selfie generation and we're hiding under a bowl that must be removed. We are the ones who are light in these dark days. We know who we are in Christ. We have to remove the bowl. My objective in writing this book is to equip people to recognize that they are the light and to prompt them to get out their comfort zone. We need to expose the darkness for what it is, live out the light and the enemy will flee." I've interviewed Dr. Rodriguez a few times, and I've listened to him preach a couple of times. What I've always admired about him is his genuineness, his passion for God's Word and his fire to help bring God's children—His

country Billy Graham and others like him who humbly and sincerely preach Christ in the power of the Holy Spirit. Charles E. Fuller, The Old Fashioned Revival Hour, Los Angeles, California. Revival Visits Boston GOD HAS broken through the crust of conservative, cultures, and intellectual Boston through the preaching of Billy Graham. Not since the revival days of Billy Sunday has anything happened in Boston comparable to this. Thousands have been

I Was There I SAW 15,000 people present in the Boston Gardens the last night of the tremendous Billy Graham revival. I heard him preach on the steps where thousands stood endeavoring to get into the service. I saw and heard a great choir of 3,500 voices; the special music was beyond compare. I heard the Spirit anointed preacher explain the plan of salvation to the great throng. I saw his compassionate heart revealed as he stood in the breach, giving the invitation, pleading with people to turn to God. I saw 1500 people make professions of faith in one single service. I saw the personal workers and the ministers, who had charge of the revival work, in the inquiry room with these hundreds. It was the mightiest demonstration of spiritual power which these eyes of mine have ever beheld. I found myself praying that Dr. Billy Graham might be the host point to spearhead the great revival so sorely needed in America. A repetition of the Boston revival is the imperative need in all America today.

Michael Green: If we want to see revival, it starts with prayer, holiness and suffering

Lucinda Borkett-Jones

e sing about it and pray for it, but what can we be doing if we really want to see a revival of God in our nation? Veteran theologian Michael Green, author of 'When God Breaks In: Revival can happen again', has surveyed the great Christian revivals throughout history, and drawn out key principles preluding revivals of the past – principles we should follow if we long to see God move in our day as he has done before. As source material, Green considers the spread of Christianity during the early church, alongside numerous revivals in British and European history – because, he says, all outpourings of the Holy Spirit derive from this source. The revivals he has looked at are (among others) the 14th century revival under Wycliffe, the Reformation in 16th century, the 18th century revival involving Wesley, Whitefield and the Holy Club, and 19th century surge in spirituality which influenced the social reforms advocated by the Clapham Sect, as well as the contemporary movements of God taking place around the world, in particular in Mongolia and China. The "architect" of these revivals was God alone, says Green. But what are the human conditions that preceded them? 1. Prayer Passionate, desperate prayer to God for revival is essential, says Green. It was there with Simeon and Elizabeth before God broke in in the incarnation. It was prominent among the Lollards (in the Reformation), the Holy Club (in the 18th century) and the Clapham Sect (in the 19th century). The Chinese church had no other resource but prayer – they had no churches, no Bibles printed, no fellowship allowed, only prayer. Prayer was also central to the Lewis revival (1949-53 in the Hebrides). Green recalls a meeting with the chief speaker at this revival, Duncan Campbell, who took out a picture from his pocket of two women, aged 82 and 85, who had prayed faithfully for three years before the revival happened. Twice a week between the hours of 10pm and 3am they prayed: "Lord, revive your Church here in the midst of the days." They also later prayed: "Lord, send us your man." Campbell was well aware, Green says, that it was prayer that had facilitated the revival.

2. Holiness Green describes the importance of an emphasis on holiness as "just about as unfashionable as prayer". But, (Extracts from the books Revival In Our Time: The Story of the Billy Graham Evangelistic Campaigns including Six of his Sermons) he says, it was the "passionate desire to live holy lives [that] marked the people through whom these revivals came". In the Welsh revival (1904-05), the leaders said that If we allow ourselves to be fully known, the church had to be changed before the world could be we will find a new freedom with God reached. The revival led to the transformation of around 100,000 people in the valleys of south Wales within 9 and others." months, and changed the morality and spirituality of Wales. Elijahs Rising Up Another thing I love about Dr. 3. Awareness of eternal destiny This is about recognising the issues at stake – Rodriguez is his confidence in the gaining heaven or missing out on it – issues of life and younger generation. While many are Shawn A. Akers lamenting a belief that millennials death, of heaven and hell. This emphasis was strong at church—to a higher level in Christ. He's us; we are one with Him when we are leaving the church in droves and the Reformation as well as in the Wesleyan and Welsh one of the preachers who have inspired are hidden in Him, away from the that they have abandoned a pursuit of revivals. It was also present among Charles Simeon (the God altogether, Dr. Rodriguez chooses 18th-century evangelical) and Pusey (leader of the 19thme in my own ministry and with this darkness of sin and selfishness." In other words, as Dr. Rodriguez says, instead to believe this generation will century Oxford Movement), and it is a notable feature column, Step out of the Boat. My vision is to help Christ followers realize they we must allow our internal temperatures produce an army of warriors to spark in the great revivals going on currently in Singapore and need to come out of the comfort zones of to heat up to a boiling point. As Christ transformation in the church and to China today. "I think it's something where we [in the Western church] have lost the story," says Green. our own lives, strengthen their faith and followers, we must be transparent and reflect the light of Christ. I pray diligently on a daily basis that to come to a more intimate relationship allow God to reveal our deficiencies that with Jesus. keep us from being that white-hot light my daughter, Rachel, 14, and my son, 4. Return to scripture Again this is common to all of the movements of God Joshua, 12, will be right on the front lines He wants us to be. he has studied. It was central at the time of Jesus – Green "Just as sunlight reveals particles in with them. I'm comforted by the fact Be Light "Let your light so shine before men the atmosphere, God's light exposes that we've got three in our office—Jenny points to the book of Acts in which there are lengthy that they may see your good works and the 'pollution' in our lives," he writes. Rose Curtis, Jessilyn Justice and Taylor quotations from the scriptures. It was also central to the glorify your Father who is in heaven" "Professor W.F. Adeney reminds us, 'We Berglund—whose lights shine daily and Reformation and the Wesleyan movement. Men like (Matt. 5:16, MEV). never know how odious our sin is till that I'm confident will carry the torch for Pusey were the foremost scholars of their day. And Green sees this reflected again in the current thirst for Bibles And how do we do this? Dr. Rodriguez we look at it in God's light. Hidden and Christ into the future. "Yes, the church is tolerating in China, where the government prints 5 million Bible says in his book that we "must begin by forgotten sin is not repented of. Pride corruption and perversion, but here is annually, but this is only a fraction of the number needed. unifying our hearts, minds and lives to grows on the graves of buried sins.'" God. If we can find true unity with Him, I know what some may be thinking. the redemptive good news, and I've seen we will begin to see the power like that of "I don't want my sin exposed. I don't this happening," Rodriguez says. "There 5. Suffering All these renewals involve suffering. The early church the laser light in our lives." want to be transparent." In that regard, I is a generation arising that is going to experienced it, and it was present at the Reformation, But the desire must be there. In fact, grok you. I've been there. But to grow in surprise all of us. There are a bunch of and believers in China have also suffered. Is it surprising? Elijahs arising that are Spirit filled and Dr. Rodriguez says aligning our light the Lord, to be free of guilt and shame, asks Green, because we follow a suffering messiah. with God's is predicated on that desire. I knew I had to bring some things into do reflect God's light. They've been "But the Church in the West is terrified of suffering, it "We must develop a redemptive the light. I may still be struggling to pushing the plow. Their day is coming can hardly dare to stand up if it bears the risk of a bit of when the mantel of leadership will be view of the world around us, pouring overcome some things, but my sins are placed up them. And that day is right opposition, let alone the risk of suffering." out mercy to others, bringing grace to no longer hidden in the darkness. He adds – quoting Tertullian – "The blood of the those in need and denying ourselves. Don't be afraid to be transparent. around the corner." martyrs is indeed the seed of the Church." So, spirits of Ahab and Jezebel, watch We must (emphasis mine) hate sin God knows your heart, and if you truly So, could God revive Europe again? "Yes... if we are out. The light of God is coming. the way God does, knowing that sin want to be His light, He will bring people And as I always like to say, "there is prepared to pay the price". Although we cannot "engineer always keeps us from being on the into your life who are a safe haven for God's intervention", if we are committed to each of these same wavelength as God. Being one you and you will discover freedom. As that." things "we can surely commit the whole of the rest of the Shawn A. Akers is the online managing editor with the Lord, and joining Him in Dr. Rodriguez writes, "Transparency at Charisma Media. He is a published poet and thing to God," he says. "We can't control it but at least the pure light of salvation requires is a quality that needs practice and published a story about Dale Earnhardt in NAS- these [are] the conditions he has often used before." CAR Chicken Soup for the Soul. everything (emphasis mine) from nurturing to become part of who we are.

Samuel Rodriguez: ‘A bunch of Elijahs are rising’

ible study passage: "Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age." Matthew 28:19-20 1) The command to make disciples: The main emphasis in this verse is on the command to "make disciples". To disciple a person to Christ is to bring that person to accept Christ as his or her teacher. Disciples are those who hear, understand, and obey Jesus' teaching. This injunction is given to the Eleven in their own role as disciples. Therefore they are paradigms for all disciples to make others what they themselves are-- disciples of Jesus Christ. 2) Make disciples everywhere: The words "all nations" in Matthew's gospel returns to the blessings promised to Abraham and through him to all peoples on earth which are now to be fulfilled in Jesus the Messiah. The expression is comprehensive, including Gentiles and Jews. The aim of Jesus' disciples, therefore, is to make disciples of all people everywhere, without distinction. "Baptizing" and "teaching" are not the means of making disciples, but

Go and make disciples of all nations they characterize it. Envisaged is that proclamation of the Gospel that will result in repentance and faith, for making disciples entails both preaching and response. The response expected of new disciples is baptism and instruction. 3) Baptizing into the name of the Trinity: Those who become disciples are to be baptized "into" the name of the Trinity. The preposition "into" strongly suggests a coming-into-relationship-with or a comingunder-the-Lordship-of Jesus. Baptism is a sign both of entrance into Messiah's covenant community and of pledged submission to his Lordship. The triple formula containing Father (or God), Son (or Christ), and Holy Spirit occurs frequently in the New Testament. "May the grace of the Lord Jesus Christ, and the love of God, and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit be with you all." 2 Corinthians 13:14 "But we ought always to thank God for you, brothers loved by the Lord, because from the beginning God chose you to be saved through the sanctifying work of the

"John, To the seven churches in the province of Asia: Grace and peace to you from him who is, and who was, and who is to come, and from the seven spirits before his throne, and from Jesus Christ, who is the faithful witness, the firstborn from the dead, and the ruler of the kings of the earth. To him who loves us and has freed us from our sins by his blood, and has made us to be a kingdom and priests to serve his God and Father--to him be glory and power for ever and ever! Amen." -- Revelation 1:4-6 Thus it is impossible to deny the presence of Trinitarian thought in the New Testament documents, as confirmed by the frequency of the God-Christ-Spirit formulas. 4) Teaching ever ything Jesus commanded: Those who are made disciples must be taught. The content of this instruction is everything Jesus commanded the first disciples. The expression Spirit and through belief in the truth. He "everything I have commanded you" is called you to this through our gospel, that reminiscent of the authority of the Lord. The you might share in the glory of our Lord words of Jesus, like the words of Scripture, are more enduring than heaven and earth. Jesus Christ." -- 2 Thessalonians 2:13-14

(Heaven and earth will pass away, but my words will never pass away. Matthew 24:35). Everything he has commanded must be passed on to the very end of the age. 5) God is still with us: The gospel ends with the promise of Jesus' comforting presence. He who is introduced to us in the prologue as Immanuel, "God with us" (The virgin will be with child and will give birth to a son, and they will call him Immanuel-which means, "God with us." Matthew 1:23), is still God with us every day, to the end of history as we know it, when the kingdom will be consummated. 6) The mission continues, it is not over: Matthew's gospel ends with the expectation of continued mission and teaching. The passion and resurrection of Jesus end with a commission to his disciples to carry on making disciples. In the light of the Cross, the empty tomb, and the triumphant vindication and exaltation of the risen Lord, the gospel of Matthew is not a closed book till the consummation. The final chapter is being written in the mission and teaching of Jesus' disciples. Our Saviour wants all men to be saved and to come to knowledge of the truth. Therefore go and preach the Word boldly, our Lord is with you.

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NPLFM points out loopholes Four HNLC, ULFA cadres arrested in Manipur Govt’s ILP Bills Newmai News Network Imphal | May 14

The 2nd general body meeting of the Naga Political Leaders’ Forum Manipur (NPLFM) held here today warned the Manipur government to step back and take an honest stance on its plan to enact the ILP-related bills. The meet was organized at the Tarung community hall here in the wake of the recent decision of the Manipur State Government to depute an all-party delegation, set to leave for New Delhi on May 16, to meet central leaders about the three bills. The Manipur government said the Bills intended to protect the interests of all indigenous communities in the State. However, hill tribes have dismissed it as an “unwarranted assertion.” All Naga political leaders from the hill districts, representatives from various Naga civil societies such as United Naga Council, a host of prominent leaders and intellectuals were present at the meet. The speakers at the gathering averred that the underlying basis of the Bills passed by the State assembly on August 31 last year is “highly questionable.” They insisted that views of the Hill Areas Committee (HAC) were not taken

on board on the ‘anti-tribal’ Bills. “It should have been referred to the committee.” The speakers further contended that the Naga People’s Front (NPF) was not right to skip the All Political Parties meeting convened by the Manipur government. “They (NPF) should have attended the meeting and opposed the decision openly. They are showing opposition only in newspapers. This is totally useless,” they said. The leaders criticized NPF for being ‘paper tigers.’ The forum also dashed off a memorandum to the Prime Minister urging him not take any action that can lead to the conversion of the three ‘antitribal’ Bills into Acts. The meet adopted seven key resolutions: The Protection of Manipur People (PMP) Bill, 2015 is supposed to be based on National Registration of Citizens (NRC), 1951, Census Report 1951 and the Village Directory 1951 for defection of migrants for determining indigenous people. These are found to be invalid documents for the purpose (according to Assistant Director of Ministry of Home Affairs, Directorate of Census Operations, Manipur). The three Bills are opposed for not consulting the Hill Areas Committee which has statutory power and

functions to be consulted under section 4(1) and (2) of Article 371C of Indian Constitution and paras 3 and 10 of its, second Schedule. The paras are particularly applicable to Bill No. 17 which has dealt with the matters of land and inheritance of property. Land is property of inheritance in tribal society of Manipur. Moreover, the bills, if they became Acts, to be implemented in all parts of hill areas will “Wholly” (see Section 4(2)) affect the areas. Therefore, the State Cabinet decision stating that the three Bills “passed by the State Legislative Assembly on 31/08/2015 will not affect the interests of the Hill Areas of Manipur as already protection under Article 371C of the constitution of India” speaks of its ignorance. The flimsy reason given for not consulting the HAC is that the three Bills are Money Bills. Yet only Bill no 16 has the matter of expenditure that will be charged on the consolidated Fund of the State. And the bill particularly Bill Nos. 17 and 18 lack Money Bill criteria laid down under Articles 110 and 199 of the Indian Constitution. Those tribal MLAs who were elected to represent the tribal people in Manipur Assembly and also to defend their rights have miserably failed to do so both inside and outside the house. Therefore,

they should resign enmasse from their respective memberships with immediate effect in the larger interest of the tribal people of Manipur. The NPLFM came to conclusion that it would be wise on the part of the Government of Manipur to withdraw the three bills which alone will allow a respectable burial to those nine tribal ‘martyrs’ before sending all political party delegation to Delhi. The Forum also noted that “The decision to send all political parties delegation to Delhi will not be binding on the tribal people.” The NPLFM came out in support of the 48-hour bandh called by the JAC against three Bills from midnight of May 16 to midnight of May 18 in protest against the all political party delegation to Delhi and urged tribal people in all hill districts to extend cooperation to this. The NPLFM, while welcoming the Indo – Naga Framework Agreement signed on 3rd August 2015, urged both the negotiating parties to expedite peace process for honorable final solution at the earliest. NPLFM general body meeting also condemned the resolutions passed by the Manipur Legislative Assembly on August 31, 2015 which were “provocative in nature to the hard earned peace process.”

ShIllong, May 14 (IanS): Four cadres of the Hynniewtrep National Liberation Council (HNLC) and the United Liberation Front of Asom - Independent (ULFA-I), were arrested late Friday night with weapons and explosives, police said on Saturday. "The rebels were nabbed from Pynursla while they were proceeding towards their hideouts in Bangladesh after they failed to carry out a bomb blast in Shillong, the state capital of Meghalaya," M.Kharkrang, the district police chief of East Khasi Hills, told IANS. Among the four rebels, Kharkrang said the Special Operation Team also nabbed a senior ULFA-I rebel Bikhat Ahom of Assam's Bongaigaon area.

Ahom is a bomb expert and is wanted by Assam police for several bombings and other criminal activities in Assam. "The arrest of the four rebels is a major catch for us since they were planning to carry out terror attacks in the city," Kharkrang said. The Special Operation Team commandos seized two rifles, pistols and cache of improvised explosive device weighing around 10 kg each from the vehicle in which they were travelling. "We are interrogating the four arrested rebels to find out if they had hidden more bombs and about their associates in Shillong," the police officer said. The HNLC is a group fighting for a sovereign Khasi homeland in eastern part of Meghalaya.

Modi govt not interested in ULFA talks: Gogoi neW DelhI, May 14 (IanS): Assam is at peace now but more needs to be done to bring investments, Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi has said, alleging that the BJP-led central government had failed to bring logical end to the ongoing talks with ULFA militants. In an interview to IANS, Gogoi said that while the peace talks with the moderate faction of the United Liberation Front of Assam (ULFA) were on "it appears that the (central) government is not making as much efforts" to bring a desired conclusion to the process in the larger interest of the state as well as the country. The effort, he added, was required for overall peace and development of the border state ravaged by decades of violence. "Sooner it (the Assam issue) is resolved, the better it is for the state," Gogoi told IANS. Gogoi, 81, has been heading the Congress government in Assam for the last 15 years. It was at the start of his third term as the chief minister that a faction of the ULFA militant group signed an agreement in

September 2011 to suspend its violent activities and start peace negotiations with the state and central governments. P.C. Haldar, a former Intelligence Bureau chief, has been brokering peace talks with the ULFA faction led by Arabindo Rajkhowa. The then ULFA chairman was earlier arrested with the help of the Bangladesh government in November 2009. However, little has been achieved in a series of peace talks with the ULFA that began in February 2011. The hardline ULFA faction led by Paresh Baruah, an elusive rebel commander, has been opposing the talks and is reluctant to give up its demand for a sovereign Assam. Gogoi said that any negotiation with the Baruah-led faction was impossible till it "gives up the path of violence and demand for a separate state". He said with Baruah "There is no chance. I have my doubts. Even if he comes for talks, he is most welcome. Definitely, we want to (talk to him). But, he has to shun the violence first." Gogoi counted

"peace" in Assam as one of his biggest achievements during his 15year rule. "Peace has returned in Assam. Without peace no development can take place. A sense of security has also arrived. When there is security, people will invest. And when investments come, the economy will pick up. Restoration of peace has been the most significant event that has happened in Assam." Gogoi has also penned an autobiography: "Turnaround -Leading Assam from the Front", published by Harper Collins, chronicling his journey through his three consecutive terms -from 2001 to 2016 -- and how the Assam story has changed from "headlines about brutal killing to a state that is building smart villages and inviting investments for industrial and social development." Assam went to polls on April 4 and 11 to elected a new government. The results will be out on May 19. Gogoi is expecting to return to power for a fourth term.

Four detained in killing of Modi hails Indian traditions, lashes out at 'expansionist designs' of West senior journalist in Bihar Patna, May 14 (IanS): Four suspects have been detained in connection with the killing of a senior journalist of Hindi daily Hindustan in Bihar's Siwan district, police said on Saturday. Rajdeo Ranjan, the Siwan bureau chief of the Hindi newspaper, which is part of the HT Media, was shot dead at a busy market near the Station Road on Friday night, a district police officer said. "Four people have been detained for questioning in this case," the officer said. "A manhunt has been launched to arrest the killers soon." The Bihar Police headquarters sent a Special Task Force (STF) and Special Operations Group to Siwan late Friday night.

"We will nab the people behind the killing and will not spare any one," Bihar Police chief P.K. Thakur said. Rajdeo Ranjan's family said he had no enmity with anyone and was busy preparing for the last few days to celebrate his 17th marriage anniversary. Coming close on the heels of the killing of teenager Aditya Sachdeva in Gaya district, the murder of the journalist has been described by opposition Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) as another addition to the fast mounting proof of "the return of jungle raj in Bihar". Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar has condemned the killing and directed top police officers to take prompt action in nabbing the culprits.

UjjaIn, May 14 (IanS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday made a veiled attack on Western countries and their "expansionist" designs and pointed out that their "holier than thou" attitude is primarily responsible for challenges like terrorism and global warming. "Tere raaste se mera raasta zyada sahi hai (My way is better than yours). This holier than thou approach is dragging the world towards conflicts," the prime minister said, addressing the International Convention on Universal Message of Simhasthon on the sidelines of the Simhasth Kumbh here. "Vistar-vad (expansionist design) - is also leading us towards conflict. Time has changed. Expansionist style is not a solution to problems. We should not go horizontal. It is not a solution. We need to go vertical and raise ourselves from within," Modi

said in the presence of Sri Lankan President Maithripala Sirisena and other dignitaries. Paying rich tributes to India's pluralism and its "inherent conflict management" traditions, Modi said often an outsider feels that India is a society always in conflict. "But the conflict management the world is trying to evolve in big seminars is actually present as an inherent virtue in us. Otherwise, we would not have been following and paying abeyance to two extreme thinking," he said. Prime Minister Modi said: "We Indians worship Lord Rama for his obedience to his father and in the same breath we glorify Prahlad who disobeyed his father. Similarly, we hail Sita, who obeyed her husband, and also Meera, who disobeyed her husband. This only shows that people here know how to handle conflicts."

Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressing at the International Convention on Universal Message of Simhastha in Ujjain on May 14. (PIB Photo)

However, he also hastened to underline that a right balance ought to be stuck between traditions and modernity and use the traditional knowledge and human values in a more scientific manner. "It is also important that in the name of tradition, we should not

promote unscientific matters and superstitions. We have to draw lessons from the past values, but reflect on them in the context of modern social values," the prime minister said and maintained that earlier going overseas was considered a taboo, but it is no longer relevant. "There was a time when crossing the seas was considered unholy but that has changed. Likewise, some traditions can also change with time," he underlined. At the same time, he said efforts should be made to tell the world "in the language they understand" the sanctity and prowess of Indian values. Simhastha Kumbh Mela is one of the world's largest spiritual gatherings held once in 12 years when devotees, including saints, take a dip in the Kshipra river at Ujjain in the central Indian state of Madhya Pradesh.

Court summons Pachauri, says enough material to proceed Two injured, 200 arrested in Jharkhand

neW DelhI, May 14 (IanS): A court here on Saturday issued summons to environmentalist R.K. Pachauri, accused of sexually harassing a colleague, after taking cognisance of a charge-sheet against him and holding there is enough material to proceed against him under charges dealing with stalking, words, gestures or acts intended to insult a woman's modesty. Metropolitan Magistrate Shivani Chauhan considered the chargesheet and said that there is sufficient material to proceed against the former chief of The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI) under the Indian Penal Code's sections 354A (advances involving unwelcome and explicit sexual overtures), 354B (using criminal force against a woman), 354D (stalking), 509 (word, gesture or act intended to insult the modesty of a woman) and 341 (wrongful restraint). The court, however, dropped charges under section 506 (criminal intimidation) of the IPC. "There are several allegations

RK Pachauri

against that he made sexually coloured remarks upon the complainant on several occasions. He touched the complainant inappropriately on several occasions, despite a clear indication of disinterest and opposition from her side. He also sent inappropriate SMSs, whatsapp messages and e-mails to the complainant," the court said. "Let the accused (Pachauri) be summoned for next date." The court fixed July 11 for further

hearing. A set of copy of the chargesheet will be supplied to Pachauri at the next hearing. Police have cited around 23 prosecution witnesses and several text messages, e-mails and WhatsApp messages exchanged between the accused and victim as evidence to support its case. Pachauri was accused of sexually harassing a female colleague in 2015. He stepped down as chairperson of the United Nations Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change in February last year and proceeded on leave from TERI, where he was the director general. In November, the woman researcher who accused him of sexual harassment quit her job at TERI, alleging she was treated badly. TERI denied the charge. On February 8, Pachauri was appointed executive vice chairman of the organisation. Following severe criticism, on February 12, he went on indefinite leave from the organisation.

shutdown over domicile policy

RanchI, May 14 (IanS): Two people were injured as protesters hurled petrol bombs on a truck during a protest called on Saturday by the Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM) against the domicile policy of the Raghubar Das government. More than 200 party supporters have been arrested. The shutdown has hit life across the state with shops closed in Ranchi, Jamshedpur, Gumla and other parts of the state. Long-distance buses are not plying. The JMM supporters and workers burnt tyres in Ranchi, Jamshedpur and other places. On the Ranchi-Jamshedpur national highway, shutdown supporters threw petrol bombs on a truck in which two people were injured. Protesters also hurled stones on a staff bus in Jamshedpur. Shutdown supporters tried to disrupt railway services at a few places. As a precautionary measure, two JMM legislators have been detained. More than 200 shutdown supporters

have been arrested across the state. Heavy security arrangements have been put in place in view of the shutdown. The police are using drones in Ranchi to keep track of the shutdown. The Congress and Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) have extended support to the JMM shutdown. The Jharkhand Vikas MorchaPrajantantrik (JVM-P) of Babulal Marandi is also supporting the shutdown. The Domicile Policy was brought and notified after the governor's consent in April. According to the notified policy, announced by Chief Minister Das in April, anyone living in the state for 30 years and possessing immovable assets will be considered a resident of Jharkhand. Former chief ministers who have opposed the policy include Arjun Munda of Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), Hemant Soren of Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM), Babulal Marandi of Jharkhand Vikas Morcha-Prajatantrik (JVM-P), Madhu Koda.

Heat wave: Bikaner, Banda sizzle at 46 deg C 13 African countries top India’s infant mortality rate neW DelhI, May 14 (PtI): Hot weather conditions continued unabated in many parts of the country today with Bikaner and Banda in Rajasthan and Uttar Pradesh both recording a maximum temperature of 46 degrees Celsius. Jaisalmer and Sriganganagar in Rajasthan recorded a maximum of 44.5 degrees whereas Churu settled at 45.4 degrees Celsius, Met department said. Delhiites continued to reel under scorching heat for the second consecutive day, with the maximum temperature settling at 42.3 degrees Celsius, three notches above the season's average. In southern state of Telangana, heat wave conditions prevailed at isolated places with Hyderabad receiving sporadic rains. "Heat wave conditions are very likely to prevail at isolated places in districts of Adilabad, Nizamabad, Karimnagar, Medak and Khammam of Telangana during next 48 hours (i.e. May 14-15)," a Meteorological Department bulletin said.

Meanwhile, as per the State Disaster Management Department's latest data issued on May 9, around 260 people lost their lives in Telangana due to the harsh weather. The highest number of deaths (80) was reported from Nalgonda district in the state, it said. Heat wave conditions also persisted in western Odisha while thundersquall brought some respite to coastal districts of the state. Bolangir recorded the day's highest temperature in the state at 44.6 degrees followed by Talcher at 43.8 degrees Celsius. The weather remained pleasant in Gangetic West Bengal today with the maximum temperature recorded at 38.6 degrees. In Punjab and Haryana, the maximum temperatures stayed above 40 degrees Celsius with the blistering heat wave sweeping across the two states. Haryana's Hisar at 44 degrees was the hottest place in the states, even as the city was lashed by overnight rains at 1.3 mm, MeT department report said.

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Much criticism has been directed at Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s claim - wrong, as FactChecker reported - that the proportion of infants dying is lower in Somalia than Kerala’s tribal areas. But with some drawing attention to the “veiled racism”-the comparison with a country in supposedly inferior Africa - that attended both the comparison and the criticism, the overall perspective is that 13 African countries have better infant mortality rates (IMR) than India, according to World Bank data. Five of the 13 countries - Lib-

ya, Tunisia, Morocco, Egypt and Algeria - are from relatively prosperous Arab north Africa, but there are countries in central and southern Africa that are poorer than India but have a better infant mortality rate (deaths per 1,000 births). War-ravaged Libya has Africa’s lowest IMR, 12, which is the same as Kerala. Libya is followed by Tunisia (13). Goa and Manipur report India’s best IMR, 10, according to government data. Madhya Pradesh’s IMR (56) is India’s worst. States ruled by the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) do worse than Africa’s safest countries for childbirth. For instance, Gujarat has an

IMR of 38 and Rajasthan, 49. Madagascar and Kenya, with an IMR of 38, were closest to and better than - India (42). Both countries have lower per capita income than India, according to World Bank data. Uganda, with a per capita income that is roughly half that of India’s, is the only African country with the same IMR as India’s - 42. These data underline a frequently made point that India’s health and human-development record lags its economic growth. There are some African countries with among the world’s highest IMRs, such as Angola, where 101 infants die for every 1,000 that are born. Somalia’s IMR is 85.

India's nuclear force a driver behind China's nuke modernisation' WaShIngton, May 14 (IanS): India's nuclear force is an additional driver behind China's nuclear modernisation, the Pentagon has said. China has deployed new command, control, and communications capabilities to its nuclear forces to improve control of multiple units in the field, the Pentagon said on Friday in its report submitted to the US Congress detailing China's nuclear power. "Similarly, India's nuclear force is an additional driver behind China's nuclear force modernisation," the Pentagon said in the report. China's nuclear weapons policy prioritises maintaining a nuclear force able to survive an attack and to respond with sufficient strength to inflict unacceptable damage on an enemy, the report said. Warheads consisting of multiple independently targeted re-entry vehicles (MIRVs) and penetration aids, ensure the viability of China's strategic deterrent in the face of continued advances in the US and Russian strategic ISR, precision strike, and missile defence capabilities, the Pentagon stated. China has maintained a "no first use" policy, stating it would use nuclear forces only in response to a strike against the country, it said. The country will continue to invest considerable resources to maintain a limited, but survivable, nuclear force to ensure that the Chinese Army can deliver a damaging responsive nuclear strike.

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U.S. to renew most Myanmar sanctions with changes to aid business WASHINGTON, MAy 14 (ReuTeRS): The United States plans to renew the bulk of its sanctions against Myanmar when they expire next week, but will make some changes aimed at boosting investment and trade, according to several senior U.S. officials and congressional aides. An announcement on extending much of the International Emergency Economic Powers Act, or IEEPA, could come as soon as Tuesday ahead of a visit to the Southeast Asian nation by Secretary of State John Kerry on May 22, officials said. The U.S. Treasury Department has significantly eased sanctions against Myanmar by issuing general licenses that give companies and investors exemptions to sanctions targeting more than 100 individuals and businesses, including some of Myanmar’s biggest business players. U.S. officials began lifting trade and financial sanctions against the country after military leaders launched reforms that led to a civilian government being formed in 2011, beginning its transformation from a half-century as an international pariah. In December, Treasury temporarily relaxed trade restrictions on the country also known as Burma by allowing all shipments to go through its ports and airports for six months. This time, Washington

Aung San Suu Kyi with US President Barack Obama. (AP Photo/ File)

will likely offer more general licenses to specific companies, and take some people off Treasury's list of "Specially Designated Individuals" targeted for sanctions, congressional aides and U.S. officials said. Kerry's visit to Myanmar is his first since the party of Aung San Suu Kyi, the country's Nobel laureate, swept to power following a landslide election win in November. A constitution drafted by the country's former military rulers bars her from becoming president. President Barack Obama's opening to Myanmar followed by its peaceful transition to an elected government is seen as

one of his foreign policy achievements. He has visited there twice. But the administration also wants to maintain leverage on the country to guard against backsliding on reforms and to press for improvement on human rights. By renewing the legal framework for sanctions even as it eases some measures, Obama will offer the private sector more breathing room while maintaining pressure on its military, which still holds significant political power. The sanctions had been due to expire on May 20. Washington has deep concerns about human rights conditions in predominantly Buddhist

Myanmar, especially vio- ensure those concerns lence against ethnic and were addressed. religious minorities includ"Like you, we want to ing Rohingya Muslims. ensure that the U.S. is Burma's strongest supporter 'ROAD TO DEMOCRACY' on its road to democracy," Members of the U.S. the senators said in the letCongress, from both par- ter, seen by Reuters. ties, are watching closely U.S. officials, speaking and could move to clamp on condition of anonymdown on Myanmar them- ity, said Aung San Suu Kyi selves if they think Obama supported the extension of is moving too quickly. U.S. sanctions with some Last month, Senators changes. Discussions with Cory Gardner and Ben her have focussed on how Cardin, the Republican to properly target trade reand Democratic leaders of strictions so they do not the Foreign Relations Asia hurt Myanmar's overall subcommittee, wrote to economy, but keep presKerry and Treasury Secre- sure on military-owned intary Jack Lew expressing stitutions, they said. concern about rights, and "We are looking to take asking the administration steps to demonstrate our to work with Congress to support for the new demo-

cratically elected government of Burma ...and that we're taking the necessary steps to ensure that they succeed, that they can carry on economic developments and reforms," a senior administration official told Reuters. "At the same time we want to do that in a smart, measured way that gives us a range of options and flexibility to respond appropriately going forward," the official added. The United States is eager to expand relations with Myanmar to help counteract China's rise in Asia and take advantage of the opening of one of the world's last "frontier markets," growing but less developed emerging economies. Peter Kucik, a former senior sanctions adviser at the U.S. Treasury, said despite an easing of some banking sanctions by the United States since 2012, transactions with Myanmar were still difficult. "I suspect the changes that get announced all drive at the same end goal: which is to promote and make easier the trade and business relationships between the two countries and encourage continued reform while minding concerns," said Kucik. "The details will really indicate where the principal areas of remaining concern are but broadly speaking they are going to be aligned with what we've seen so far," he said.

Venezuela Hezbollah blames rebel shelling for death of top commander in Syria Prez declares BeIRuT, MAy 14 (Re- hard-line armed Sunni on Friday, Hezbollah quoted Badreddine as having said uTeRS): Lebanon's groups that practice takfir, he would return from Syria Muslim movement or declaring some Musemergency Shi'ite victorious or as a martyr. Hezbollah said on Satur- lims apostates, and comCARACAS, MAy 14 (ReuTeRS): Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro declared a 60-day state of emergency on Friday due to what he called plots from within the OPEC country and the United States to topple his leftist government. Maduro did not provide details of the measure. A previous state of emergency, implemented in states near the Colombian border last year, suspended constitutional guarantees in those areas, except for guarantees relating to human rights. Earlier on Friday, U.S. intelligence officials told reporters they were increasingly worried about the potential for an economic and political meltdown in Venezuela and predicted Maduro was not likely to complete his term. Venezuela's opposition is seeking to recall the unpopular leader, 53, amid a worsening crisis that includes food and medicine shortages, frequent power cuts, sporadic looting and galloping inflation. But the former union leader and bus driver has vowed to stick out his term, and accuses the United States of fomenting an undercover coup against him. He pointed to this week's impeachment of fellow leftist Dilma Rousseff in Brazil as a sign that he is next. "Washington is activating measures at the request of Venezuela's fascist right, who are emboldened by the coup in Brazil," Maduro said during a Friday night broadcast on state television. Washington has had an acrimonious relationship with Caracas for years, especially following U.S. support for a shortlived 2002 coup against late leader Hugo Chavez. Venezuela's ruling Socialist Party has long been a strong ally of Rousseff's Workers Party, however, and her departure adds to Maduro's isolation in Latin America. Flanked by his ministers and a statue of Chavez, Maduro signed a state of emergency and extend a state of economic emergency to protect the country from foreign and domestic "threats," without providing details.

day its top military commander Mustafa Badreddine was killed in Syria by artillery shells fired by Sunni Islamist insurgents near Damascus airport. Hezbollah announced Badreddine's death on Friday and held a military funeral for him on the same day in its stronghold in southern Beirut. A war monitoring group cast doubt on these claims, saying there had been no shelling by insurgent groups in that area for more than a week. "Investigations have showed that the explosion, which targeted one of our bases near Damascus International Airport, and which led to the martyrdom of commander Mustafa Badreddine, was the result of artillery bombardment carried out by takfiri groups in the area," Hezbollah said in a statement. "Takfiri" is a word used by the group to refer to

bat them. Hezbollah is fighting in Syria, backing the government of President Bashar al-Assad against a range of Sunni groups including Islamic State and the al Qaeda-affiliated Nusra Front. Damascus airport and its surroundings are controlled by the Syrian government and allied forces. Between it and government-held central Damascus, rebels control a portion of the Eastern Ghouta suburb, which has experienced fighting for most of the conflict now in its sixth year. "There has been no recorded shelling or firing from the Eastern Ghouta area onto Damascus International Airport for more than a week," Syrian Observatory for Human Rights director Rami Abdulrahman told Reuters. Hezbollah's statement did not say when the attack took place or when

Hezbollah Industry Minister Hussein Hajj Hassan (3rd R) comforts the brother of top Hezbollah commander Mustafa Badreddine, who was killed in an attack in Syria, during his funeral in Beirut’s southern suburbs, Lebanon on May 13. (Reuters Photo)

Badreddine died. HEZBOLLAH VETERAN Around 1,200 Hezbollah fighters are estimated to have been killed in the Syrian conflict. " The outcome of

the investigation (into Badreddine's death) will increase our determination ... to continue the fight against these criminal gangs and defeat them," Hezbollah said. Announcing his death

Badreddine was sentenced to death in Kuwait for his role in bomb attacks there in 1983. He escaped from prison in Kuwait after Iraq, under the leadership of Saddam Hussein, invaded the country in 1990. His release from jail in Kuwait was one of the demands made by the hijackers of a TWA flight in 1985, and of the hijackers of a Kuwait Airways flight in 1988. For years, Badreddine masterminded military operations against Israel from Lebanon and overseas and managed to escape capture by Arab and Western governments. He was also one of five Hezbollah members indicted by the U.N.-backed Special Tribunal for Lebanon in the 2005 killing of statesman Rafik al-Hariri, one of Lebanon's most prominent Sunni Muslim figures. Hezbollah denied any involvement and said the charges were politically motivated.

World Briefs

Buddhist monk hacked to death in Bangladesh

DHAkA, MAy 14 (ReuTeRS): An elderly Buddhist monk was hacked to death on Saturday at a temple in Bangladesh, police said. The body of Mongsowe U Chak, 75, was found at the isolated temple where he lived alone in Naikkhangchhari village, about 338 kilometers (211 miles) southeast of Dhaka, police said. Police said they did not know the motive of the killing and no one had been arrested. The Muslim-majority nation of 160 million people has seen a surge in violent attacks over the past few months in which liberal activists, members of minority Muslim sects and other religious groups have been targeted by Islamist extremists. Islamic State has claimed responsibility for some of the killings although the government denies the Sunni militant group has a presence in the country, saying homegrown extremists are behind the attacks.

Israeli women march against rape JeRuSALeM, MAy 14 (IANS/eFe): Hundreds of Israeli women took part here on Friday in a SlutWalk procession, protesting rape and sexism and advocating for gender equality. Though women have often gone topless at other SlutWalk events in Israel and around the world, organisers of the fifth annual procession in Jerusalem complied with authorities’ request to tone things down. A few men joined the women for the march. Born in Canada in 2011, SlutWalk has developed into an international movement against rape culture and the practice of blaming victims of sexual assault.

Italian woman now world’s oldest person ROMe, MAy 14 (IANS/AkI): The oldest person alive is now believed to be a 116-year-old woman from northern Italy, Emma Morano, following the death of a black American woman in the US, media reports said on Friday. Emma Moreno, from the northwest Piedmont region, became the world’s oldest person after the death of Susannah Mushatt Jones at a nursing home in New York City on Thursday aged 116. Mushatt Jones, the granddaughter of slaves and daughter of sharecroppers, was born in the southern US state of Alabama in 1899 and was a few months older than Morano, who was born the same year. Morano, who was born on November 29, 1899, still lives in her apartment in the lakeside town of Verbania, northwest of Milan, cooks and does housework although she has had a carer for the past 18 months. She attributes her longevity to never having drunk or smoked and to going to bed at 7 p.m. and rising at 6 a.m. She received a telegram from Italy’s President Sergio Matarella and from Pope Francis on her 116th birthday. Born in the mountain village of Civiasco in the northwest Piedmont region, Morano has always eaten three eggs a day - two raw and one cooked - advice given her by a doctor when she was a teenager. The oldest of eight children, she married young and moved to the neighbouring Lombardy region where she worked as a seamstress until she retired aged 75. Her only child died in infancy at seven months and she separated from her violent husband in 1938. Longevity is in Morano’s family - one of her sisters died aged 107 and her mother at the age of 91. A 117-year-old Japanese woman, Misao Okawa, was said to be the world’s oldest person until her death last year in Tokyo.

IS declares emergency in self-declared capital WASHINGTON, MAy 14 (IANS): The Islamic State (IS) terror group has declared a state of emergency in their self-declared capital Raqqa in Syria, a US official announced. “We have seen this declaration of emergency in Raqqa, whatever that means,” Steve Warren, the spokesman for the US-led anti-IS coalition, told CNN on Friday. “We know this enemy feels threatened, as they should,” Warren said. Reports have indicated that IS is moving personnel around the city and trying to put up covers in certain areas to shield potential targets from airstrikes and ground attacks. “They see the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF), along with the Syrian Arab Coalition, maneuver both to their east and to their west,” Warren said. “Both of these areas becoming increasingly secure, and the SDF increasingly able to generate their own combat power in those areas.” SDF spokesman Tajir Kobani announced earlier this week that commanders of the SDFaffiliated groups in Northern Syria had coordinated plans for a joint final operation for liberating Raqqa from the IS. The US military have also detected the movement of fighters throughout Raqqa which could give overhead surveillance aircraft an improved chance of finding and targeting them. Meanwhile, it is not clear if IS leader Abu Bakr Al-Baghdadi still remains in or around Raqqa. However, the military are monitoring any potential intelligence that he could be in other locations as well.

Philippines’ cash-strapped cops cheer new crime-buster president MANILA, MAy 14 (ReuTeRS): The police force in Manila is so underfunded that officers say they have to buy their own bullets and it is not uncommon for funeral service cars to give cops a lift along to murder scenes because they have no vehicles of their own. Enter Rodrigo Duterte, who won this week's presidential election in the Philippines on a singleissue campaign of crushing crime, corruption and drug abuse. He has pledged to raise policing standards to the level of Davao, the once-lawless city in southern Mindanao, where he has been mayor for 22 years and the only one in the country that runs its own 911 emergency call service. Duterte's message, unpolished and peppered with profanities, tapped into popular alarm over a drug-fuelled jump in crime. In 2012 the United Nations said the Philippines had the highest rate

of methamphetamine, or "shabu", use in East Asia. The U.S. State Department said 2.1 percent of Flipinos aged 16 to 64 were using shabu, the main drug threat in the Philippines along with marijuana. Reported crimes in the Philippines more than doubled from 319,441 cases in 2010, when President Benigno Aquino took office, to 675,816 last year, according to national police data. Roughly half of those were serious crimes, and rape cases jumped 120 percent over this period. Police officials say the figures overstate the problem because reporting of crimes has risen with the introduction of closed-circuit TV cameras in many urban areas and SMS messaging for filing complaints. Still, Duterte says he intends to be a 'dictator' against forces of evil. He told Reuters on the campaign trail five criminals should be killed a week

and promised if he became president the fish in Manila Bay would grow fat on the bodies of all the "pushers, hold-up men and do-nothings" dumped there. Rights group say death squads have operated with impunity in Davao, killing some 1,500 people since 1998. “Duterte Harry”, as he is known, denies ordering extrajudicial killings, but he doesn't condemn them. STRETCHED POLICE FORCE If the police station Reuters visited this week in the capital, Manila, is any measure, then Duterte has much to fix. Captain Rommel Anicete, chief of the Manila police district's homicide division, told Reuters he and his men have been buying their own bullets since the 1990s. They split the cost of getting two air-conditioners serviced and, while they do share a couple of ageing computers, they are

lice this year, up around 13 percent from 2015. A senior police official said it was still too little for the force of about 160,000 officers. "We lack patrol cars and secure radios," said the official, who declined to be named because he is not authorised to speak to the media. "We want to issue a gun for every police officer but those recruited after 2012 will have to wait a bit." Like other police officers questioned for this story, he declined to say who he had voted for, but Rodrigo Duterte speaks in front of a communist rebel added: “Of course we like group New People’s Army (NPA) flag during the release of what we have heard so far five policemen held by the rebels for a week, in Davao city, from him.” southern Philippines, April 25, 2016. (Reuters Photo/File) always short of paper for their printer and have no photocopier. There aren't enough police cars to go around and Anicete said one colleague uses a motorbike to do his policing duties, paying for fuel and repairs out of his own pocket. The Philippines had

one police officer for every 651 people in 2012, according to official data. Its force is far more stretched across an archipelago than neighbouring Thailand with a 1:302 ratio and Malaysia with 1:267 in the same year. The government budgeted 88.1 billion pesos ($1.89 billion) for the po-

"CRIMINALS WILL BE AFRAID" Duterte has promised to double police pay, which for some officers is as low as 18,000 Pesos ($390) a month. Asked on Wednesday how the government will fund this, Duterte spokesman Peter Lavina said: "We will find a way."

He added that a new detachment to fight drug crime would be set up, and corrupt officers would be fired from the force. Duterte also wants to set up command centres for security cameras in cities around the country that are modelled on a stateof-the-art crime reporting hub in Davao City. Roderick Tan, a sergeant in the Manila Police District's theft and robbery division, said he welcomed Duterte's assurances that he will shield the police from legal suits and the harassment of criminals or suspects complaining of injuries. The incoming president has also made it clear that he is no friend of human rights groups and corruption watchdogs that investigate the police's battles against criminal gangs. "That should boost police morale," said Anicete. "I think criminals will be afraid, especially those involved in drugs."

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THE MORUNG EXPRESS

FIFA finds it hard to give up five-star lifestyle

MEXICO CITY, MaY 14 (REuTERs): A few steps from the entrance to Mexico City's imposing Presidente Hotel, where FIFA delegates are staying during this week's Congrees, a boy of around 10-years-old sells tamarind balls covered in chili powder from a cart for 10 Mexican pesos ($0.55) each. The spicy, tangy sweets are a local specialty yet are unlikely to have been tasted by the FIFA delegates. The guests of world soccer are more likely to be inside sipping lattes for eight times the price. FIFA has often been known for lavishing a fivestar lifestyle on its delegates and officials. When former president Sepp Blatter went to an event in Zurich with the city's mayor, he arrived in a chauffeur-driven limousine while the politician came and went by tram. But after Gianni Infantino was elected president of soccer's scandal-plagued body in February, one of his first pledges was to make FIFA more humble, suggesting, among other things, that federation officials no longer wore suits to matches. The early signs were promising as he flew to Britain for his first official engagement by a budget airline rather than the private plane favoured by his predecessor. But this week's Congress in Mexico City has looked as extravagant as any held under Blatter. FIFA confirmed that it paid all the expenses for each of its 209 member associations to bring a threeman delegation, flying business class and staying in five-star accommodation. Each delegate was also given $1,000 in spending money. LEAVE THE BUBBLE Rooms at the Presidente are booked for about $400 a night. Members of the FIFA Council, the world governing body's board, are staying at the plusher

Four Seasons hotel where rooms typically cost $675 a night, according to hotel booking websites. FIFA sources told Reuters that efforts were being made to persuade delegates to leave their bubble but having them walk a few hundred yards took some effort. Some were seen walking the 500 metres from their hotel to Thursday's opening ceremony at the city's 10,000-seat National Auditorium, considered one of the world's best entertainment venues. It was seen by FIFA as a step, albeit it a small one, in the right direction, although others insisted on taking a luxury bus. The night before, FIFA seemed as detached as ever when their so-called Legends team of former international footballers took part in an exhibition match at Mexico City's historic Azteca stadium. FIFA billed it as a "football fiesta" and said it was "engaging more with the football world and getting football back to the heart of FIFA,". It was closed to the public. It was witnessed only by specially invited guests who spent most of the evening in a tent built onto the pitch, where they were pampered with wine, champagne and canapes, while traditional Mexican dances were performed on a stage. Privately, FIFA sources said the event had been hastily arranged and had not been what they intended. Infantino, who has vowed to cut costs, was somewhat vague when asked about it at a media conference on Friday, though he said it was something FIFA could look into. "I think it's always been the case that they are paid $1,000 as a fee for the delegates, it's part of the budget approved by the finance committee," he said. "It's good that it's been raised and we might have a look at it."

National Dengue Day, 16th May 2016

WHAT IS DENGUE? • Dengue is a viral disease. • Dengue is transmitted by the bite of Aedes mosquito. • The mosquito bites in day time. • Man develops the disease after 5-6 days of being bitten by an infective mosquito. • Dengue occurs in two forms: tees at almost any time. • Dengue Fever (DF) & Dengue HaemorFatma Samba Diouf Samoura of Senrhagic Fever (DHF) egal, the United Nations Development Programme Resident Representative in SIGNS & SYMPTOMS Nigeria, was appointed as secretary gen- OF DENGUE FEVER: eral and will be responsible for the day-to- • Sudden onset of high fever. day running of the organisation. • Severe headache. "FIFA is taking a fresh approach to its • Pain behind the eyes which worsens work and I am eager to play a role in makwith eye movement. ing that approach as effective and lasting • Muscle & joint pains. as possible," she said in a statement. • Loss of sense of taste & appetite. Samoura's appointment was an- • Measles like rash over the chest & upper nounced by president Gianni Infantino, limbs. hosting his first Congress since he was elected in February to lead the scandal- AGE GROUP & SEX AFFECTED: plagued federation out of its crisis. • All age groups & both sex are affected. "Fatma is a woman with international • Deaths occur more in children. experience and vision who has worked on some of the most challenging issues of our TRANSMISSION FROM ONE PERSON time," Infantino said. TO ANOTHER: The Congress was the first since FIFA • Dengue fever is caused by the bite of passed a raft of reforms aimed at avoidAedes mosquito. ing a repeat of the corruption scandal that • When the mosquito bites a person with has seen 42 football officials and entities Dengue fever, it picks up the germs of indicted in the United States. the disease along with the blood. (ReuteRs) • This germ known as dengue virus develops within the mosquito in a few days. • When this mosquito again bites a healthy person, it introduces the germs into the blood. • After a few days the person becomes sick with high fever and other symptoms of dengue.

FIFA gets first female secretary general

Fatma Samoura, named as secretary general of FIFA on May 13, 2016, comes from outside the football world, having worked with the United Nations for 21 years. (AFP Photo)

FIFA named an African woman with no experience in football administration as its second most powerful official on Friday, part of changes made by the sport's ruling body to move on from a major corruption scandal. However, FIFA's Congress also passed a resolution which gives its board, known as the FIFA Council, the power to fire the heads of its independent commit-

FIFA audit chairman resigns in protest

GENEVa, MaY 14 (aP): FIFA audit and compliance chairman Domenico Scala has resigned in protest against a power grab by President Gianni Infantino over control of independent panels that monitor the scandal-hit soccer body. Scala's walkout on Saturday comes amid claims of tension between the two men over Infantino's salary. It marks a major challenge to the integrity of Infantino's presidency since he was elected to succeed Sepp Blatter in February. Scala, who has monitored FIFA's billion-dollar annual spending since 2012, described his resignation as a ''wake-up call'' for people working to reform FIFA. Tensions between the two Swiss-Italian men were exposed on Friday at FIFA's annual congress in Mexico City. Member federations voted in new powers to Infantino's ruling council to fire Scala and ethics committee leaders who investigate corruption claims. Those independent officials have been seen as a key check on FIFA since their appointments were the main achievements of a Blatter-led round of anti-corruption reforms in 2012. ''I am consternated about this decision,'' Scala said in a resignation statement, citing Friday's move, ''because it undermines a central pillar of the good governance of FIFA, and it destroys a substantial achievement of the reforms.'' Infantino later defended his new powers to remove key people overseeing his work when he was questioned at a news conference.

water collects or is stored. • Eggs of mosquito can live without water for more than 1year. PREVENTIVE & CONTROL MEASURES: • All water storage containers should be covered. • Remove/ destroy all disposable, unused materials lying in and around the house, like old tyres, broken pots, crockery etc. • Dry all water storage utensils, water coolers, flower vases, water vessels for birds and animals, fridge trays at least once a week before re-filling. • Fill up the ditches and other unwanted water collection sites around the houses. • Put insecticides, petrol, k. oil, in coolers, containers etc once a week, which cannot be emptied or cleaned. • Introduce Larvivorous fish in stagnant water bodies, contact Asstt. Director UMS Dimapur. PERSONAL PROTECTION MEASURES: • Wear clothes that covers the whole body in day time. • Use appropriate wire mesh in doors and windows of the house. • Ensure that at least pregnant women and children sleep under mosquito net during day time, preferably insecticide treated bed nets. • Insecticide treated mosquito nets are more effective as they kill mosquitoes as well as other bugs and insects. • Use mosquito repellent lotion, creams like good-knight, odomos etc. CONTACT ADDRESS: • If there is any suspected case which matches the signs and symptoms described above, contact the nearest health unit or District Program Officer (National Vector Borne Disease Control Programme) of your respective district for collection and transportation of sample for testing. Facility for testing is available at District Hospital, Dimapur. Issued for public information by National Vector Borne Disease Control Programme (NVBDCP) Directorate of Health and Family Welfare Nagaland: Kohima

BREEDING PLACES: • Aedes mosquito breed in any type of manmade containers or water storage containers even having small quality of water like desert coolers, water storage containers, tyres, overhead tanks, drums, jar, buckets, flower vases, plant saucers, tanks, bottles, tin, roof gutters, Domenico Scala (AP File Photo) refrigerator drip pans, cement blocks, ''Those that are making the comments cemetery urns, bamboo stumps, tree have not really understood what we are holes and many more places where rain doing,'' Infantino said in Mexico City, adding his council would have the powers for only one year. ''The judgments need to be made by the quality of the members which are sitting on these boards rather than by making speculations or putting intentions ple as the original political institution. in the minds of people which are far from 1. The NNC solemnly acknowledges that God is the Sovereign Lord over the 4. The NNC will continue to abide by and the reality.'' Scala directly attacked InfanEarth and the entire universe and so adhere to the principles of Non-viotino's new hiring and firing powers in his to Him we give all the Glory and honlence and mutual respect for realizing resignation statement. Naga national aspiration. our for the success of the NNC General ''It will henceforth be possible for the 5. The NNC reaffirms to stand by the 14th Meeting 2016. council to impede (ethics) investigations August Declaration of Naga Indepenagainst single members at any time, by 2. The NNC expresses our profound dence of 1947 and the 16th May Naga gratitude to the Chakhesang Region dismissing the responsible committee Plebiscite of 1951. for hosting the NNC General Meeting members or by keeping them acquiescent Thupushuyi S. Keyho, Vice-President, 2016. through the threat of a dismissal,'' he said. Naga National Council/NNC ''Thereby, those bodies are factually de- 3. The NNC will extend full support to the President and his Executive Council toprived of their independence and are in wards revitalising, strengthening and Gen. (Retd) Thenoselie M. Keyho, President, danger of becoming auxiliary agents of those Naga National Council/NNC pursuing the mandate of the Naga peowhom they should actually supervise.''

Resolutions adopted at the NNC General Meeting at Yoruba Village, Chakhesang Region, on 11th May 2016.

On Year Of the COnstruCtiOn WOrkers

t is indeed an admirable initiative on the part of the State Govt. to declare the year 2016 as the ‘Year of the Construction Workers’ to employ and impart training to our Naga youths to boost the state economy. Construction work which is said to take 15% of our state’s economy is a huge margin in a small state like ours with not many other industries to rely on. Some very urgent emerging concerns and confronting realities beseeching our society needs to be addressed at the earliest otherwise the long pretentious sleep of our Nagas has made us like the legendary Rip Van Winkle. In the tale Rip Van Winkle met some strange looking men, drank some wine from their keg and went to sleep a little too much that when he woke up he couldn’t remember who he was, where he was, what he was doing and couldn’t even recognize his own children. Quite familiar to us, isn’t it? Though Rip really went into a deep slumber, ours is just a pretentious one. Unless the change starts from within us it is next to impossible to change the world around us. So first of all, why not set our house in order and let us be the change ourselves we wish to see. Our present legislators, bureaucrats and technocrats or whoever concerned must bring this change and really implement this ‘Year of the Construction Workers’ in true spirit and not just in letter. Our leaders must be the first to break this new ground and prove that this is just not another ‘Yearly Declaration’ or a mere rhetoric with some attractive catchphrase. If not, then mere declarations and announcing of lofty ideals and dreams will just be another one of those too many of our past Naga proclamations and ambitions collapsing into mere paper records which vanishes into oblivion. Why not start using our local laborers in all the government constructions and construction of your own private buildings too? We see many of our ministers, MLAs, bureaucrats and technocrats who use only non-local laborers for their work and avoid our own Naga brethrens like the plague and some lepers in their own work and so do all of us including myself. So when the Year of Construction Workers has been declared, hope we transform this vision into reality. Our Naga people may be asking about higher wages than others but Rome wasn’t

built in a day. Let’s us just encourage them. Because it’s not only about those wages but our people taking up these works is really precious. These tiny drops of water make an ocean. Initially you cannot change anything in a jiffy or overnight, so start absorbing them in all the works and fix a common rate for different types of works like of masonry, plumbing, electrification, painting, tiles works etc. Heard the department concerned makes rate for these things but everything is self styled and “khushi-khushi in this khushikhushi” land and so everyone and anyone make their own rate. It’s quite a time since the wage rates of different types of profession are published in this land whereas in different place a periodic rate of all types of skilled, semi-skilled and unskilled are published so as a uniform rate is followed. They may be bit higher but we have to mould them and nurture them because our Naga people doing these things are a rare sight and they are precious. I don’t want to say that outsiders should not be employed at all because it would be very much wrong in the eyes of God and in the spirit of humanity too. Most of the construction till date in our land, like our own houses ,offices, schools, roads, bridges, hospitals and churches etc. has all been done by the non-local labors and we should be grateful to them. They too are human beings and they have their own stomachs and families to feed of course. These people aren’t faceless, unfeeling dummies of a hoary, sometimes regressive way of life. They too are flesh and blood individuals with dreams, fears and regrets and in many cases with no other way of earning a livelihood. But not at the cost of our generations being submerged by outside influx. For too long our Naga’s false pride of the crippling thought that manual workers and construction work should be done only by others is one of the most myopic and a suicidal one. This is going to cost us dearly, very dearly. The crime rates among the disgruntled and frustrated youths seem to be only increasing due to voluntary unemployment where lots of employment avenues are available but not willing to work. But thanks to the new breed of our upcoming young Nagas who are willing to do any kind of work as long as they can earn their livelihood in a dignified way.

Today these immigrants maybe doing only our manual works but slowly and surely a sharp shift is sure inevitable to economic control and finally their political dominance too is undeniable in a the very near future because population matters and population controls the system anywhere or everywhere. Our preference for the non-local laborers is aplenty. From cheap bargain-able rates to sincere workmanship, we our present generation seems to be so much engrossed in negativities in ourselves and all around us that we fail to see the silver lining on our dark clouds. Let us not take everything as a curse but rather as an opportunity to convert them into blessings. Diamonds are just a lump of coal before they are thoroughly polished, aren’t they? Though our Naga craftsmanship and workmanship is second to none, we have to compromise ourselves and negotiate on the demand of high-rate. Only then our own people will employ us willingly and happily in their works. No matter how willing we maybe to do any work, if we don’t lower our high wages, or two meals a day, should give a packet of cigarette or a tamul no one is going to employ us. But I found these things most as exaggerated ones because most Nagas whom I’ve came across do not demand two meals a day or cigarettes and tamul. Maybe it depended upon the workers or maybe some were very demanding. Whatever, the high demanding ones will wither out in the long run which in most cases of any field do .We talk of illegal immigrants stealing away our jobs, our spaces, our opportunities etc. etc. but condemning and preaching on Facebook and social media alone is not enough. It’s not going to bring much answer and solution to the problems besieging us. Though we maybe able to highlight some issues from time to time, we need to go an extra mile in letting our deeds to materialize. Majority of our youths stay awake till the wee hours on social-networking sites writing gigantic utopian thoughts and lines about changing our Naga society and sleeping till high noon, now will that solve your illegal immigrant issue, unemployment or bring the much oft saying dignity of labor into a reality? Or do your mere writing of supreme wonderful idyllic insights with those gadgets on your palms solve

that so called dignity of labor? You say our land is being over-flooded by IBI population but you don’t get married till your latest thirties or past forties and don’t possess the guts to shoulder a fatherly and motherly responsibility then how can our population remain stable? Of course,many may find this far-fetched,but let’s think out of the box. It would be better not to speak about changing our society when we don’t change ourselves. No human race or civilization will endure without stable population, economic prosperity and political will. All these need work and the determination to work. To live is to earn. Just some days back, I happened to notice a group of young Naga boys in the Lengrijan Colony, Dimapur who were constructing a retaining wall after a road widening in a particular slope as that place took some sharp narrow bend and was quite a perilous accident prone area. The colony council’s wise initiative of widening that stretch was truly an action to be emulated by all other land owners too. This band of Naga brothers were so much energetic and enthusiastic in the work they were doing. What amazed me most was that the Naga contractor who had employed them insisted that he use only Nagas for his work. What a wonderful beginning for the young people too. The recent initiatives by the Zynorique Constructions in Kohima imparting training in masonry works for unemployed youths in a phasewise manner is one truly inspiring act. In a land where most of our youths dreams only for white-collared jobs, this twist has certainly added an edge to the Naga labor force. The true dignity of labor starts at home only. It will start only when we teach our children to make their own beds, wash their own plates, cups and bowls, wash their own clothes, sweep their own rooms, iron their own clothes, polish their own shoes and clean their own toilets. Don’t expect dignity of labor in our land or preach on the streets about it if your matured sons or daughters cannot wash even their own undergarments. It has to start from the inside of our home. Together with the masonry works, plumber, electrician, tiles, glass and painting works training should also be imparted if the government really wishes to see the construction segment by our local bloom in full glory. Only then the glory deserves the trum-

peting call. Unemployment is just a state of mind. Every work is worship in itself if we love our work and are dedicated to it. When we earn our bread through the sweat of our own brow, then we should not be ashamed of anything. Let’s stop grumbling and stop pointing fingers on one another. Unless we take charge of ourselves, our economy will neither grow nor will our survival endure. No matter how much money is pumped into our state it will never circulate but it will rather flow outside. My friends, from outside who have been long here in Nagaland oft says that we always want to take the cake and eat it too but not the blame. Not only unemployment problem will increase but more other social problems will multiply in geometric proportions adding to our woes only. From our village councils and colony levels to tribal unions and district authorities, if we start the dignity of labor from our own homes and surroundings I am sure the government’s initiative will not be a failure. Then only Nagaland will grow like Meghalaya or Mizoram. Otherwise our usual blame game on any issue has grown like a cancerous cell in our society while the land and the present generation hangs on like a scar tissue on a body about to fall. Let us all hope the government’s sincere initiative will provide our unemployed youths the opportunity to bring back the determination for our much harped dignity of labor. This initiative if implemented from grassroots level will surely weed out and bring down anti -social acts also that has deteriorated and disintegrated our society. Nagas should also learn to bloom where they are planted. Not everyone is assigned with the same tasks and neither with same creativity and talent. The world needs all kind of works and no work is small or humiliating. Time we shed off the IAS, Doctor, Engineer Syndrome. Make it an opportunity not only for the educated unemployed youths but also for school and college drop outs. In a competitive world of cutthroat competition of modernization and materialistic environment, if we don’t work to eat we are in a danger of being swallowed by the vortex of time. Steve Jobs, the late innovator guru said ‘Stay hungry, stay foolish’. But its’ not too late. Jonah Achumi

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Sunday 15•05•2016

EntErtainmEnt

Tali Angh and Fingerprint-Design & Events continuing its Awareness Campaign (Conservation of Wildlife, Environment and Climate change in collaboration with the Department of Environment, Forest and Climate Change) of visiting 175 Colleges and Schools in Nagaland concluded its Peren District Campaign on a high note with Tali Angh enthralling the Music enthusiast of Jalukie Town at Jalukie Town local Baptist Church. The Campaigners visited 9 schools during its 5 day Campaign which was enthusiastically received by the student community of Peren district.

Julia Roberts walks barefoot on the Cannes red carpet

scar-winning actress Julia Imli Lee and Mengu Suokhrie performing at ‘Diphupar Nite’ Roberts ditched held at the NEZCC Dimapur on May 13 as part of the 23rd her heels and Bienniel General Conference of the Diphupar Naga Stuwalk barefoot on the steps dents’ Union. of the Cannes red carpet.

Tom Hiddleston to be next James Bond

The actress, 48, styled by Elizabeth Stewart, went for Old Hollywood glamour in a black Giorgio Armani Prive gown and an emerald and diamond necklace

Aishwarya Rai Bachchan dazzled the red carpet at Festival De Cannes wearing a studded champagne coloured couture gown by Kuwaits designer Ali Younes. The 42-year-old actress, who made her debut at Cannes in 2002, is celebrating 15 years of representing India and LOreal at the French Riviera.

by Chopard, said the Hollywood Reporter. Promoting her new movie "Money Monster" alongside close friend George Clooney, his wife Amal, and film director Jodie Foster, at the Cannes Film Festival in France on Thursday, the "Pretty Woman" star held up her gown to show off her shoeless state as she climbed the famous steps. In earlier stages of the

red carpet, Roberts wore a pair of black peep-toe, platform heels, but she must have got tired of them after a while and hence went without them on the steps. That's one way to rebel against the festival's strict dress code after last year's Flatgate debacle, in which women were being turned away from the fest because they wore flat footwear including ankle boots and platform sandals. Source: PTI

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ctor Tom Hiddleston has fuelled rumours that he might be the next James Bond after he was spotted enjoying a "jolly" meeting with director Sam Mendes and producer Barbara Broccoli here. Hiddleston, best known for his portrayal of Loki in the Marvel Cinematic Universe movies, joined Mendes and Broccoli at private members club Soho House here this week. “At first it was Barbara, Tom and another good looking young man. Then Sam Mendes joined them at about 11pm and they stayed until around 1 a.m... There was lots of laughter; they all looked to be having a very jolly time,” mirror.co.uk quoted a source as saying. “We were gobsmacked they were being so brazen about it. They clearly didn't mind who saw them,” the source added.

Cheryl, 32, was at her stunning best when she arrived on the red carpet at the Cannes International Film Festival in an eyecatching colourful gown on Friday for the Slack Bay premiere.

Selena Gomez denies Hillstar Orlando Bloom link-up rumours

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Donald Trump victory would be the end of Presidency: Johnny Depp

uperstar Johnny Depp is not holding back about his thoughts on Donald Trump becoming the next President of the United States. The actor, 52, was asked about Trump's bid for the White House while doing press for his latest film, "Alice Through the Looking Glass". Depp returns as the Mad Hatter in the sequel to the 2010 film. "Here's the thing if Donald Trump is elected President of the United States, in a kind of historical way it's exciting because we will see the actual last President of the United States," Depp said. "It just won’t work after that." When asked to confirm that he would not be "thrilled" if Trump won in November, Depp replied, "I don't believe in that stuff, you know?" The actor previously portrayed the billionaire businessman in an hour long fake show for the comedy website Funny or Die in February. The faux film poked fun at Trump's best-seller The Art of the Deal. Funny or Die's Art of the Deal featured an all-star cast, which included Alfred Molina, Robert Morse, Patton Oswalt, Jacob Tremblay, Jack McBrayer, Michaela Watkins, Henry Winkler, Stephen Merchant and Christopher Lloyd, among others. Source: PTI

inger-actress Selena Gomez has denied the link-up rumours with Orlando Bloom, who is dating pop star Katy Perry. The 23-year-old "Hands to Myself" singer even took to Twitter to seemingly praise Katy Perry's response to the cheating allegation. Perry posted on Twitter a message, which indicated that Selena and Orlando cheating rumors were only "dumb conspiracy." Hours later, Gomez retweeted it, leading many to believe that she agreed with Perry that nothing went down between her

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and Bloom. "#killemwithkindness -one day they'll get it lol," she wrote. Perry's response came just days after the "Same Old Love"

singer and the 39-year-old actor were pictured getting cozy on May 6 at LIGHT nightclub in Las Vegas. Source: PTI

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Paris Hilton to feature in documentary on her life

otel heiress Paris Hilton will star in a documentary to be made on her life. The film will begin shooting in Ibiza this summer, and feature interviews with the 35-year old socialite, reported Variety. The documentary will 'discuss her rise to fame, reflect on how the spotlight has contributed to the person she's become and examine the impact her image has had on young women today." Hilton, Jamie Freed , and 9.14 Pictures are producing the untitled project which hasDon Argott and Sheena Joyce as co-directors. " Paris Hilton is a modern day Marilyn Monroe - beautiful, iconized, world famous, shaped by mass media and misunderstood. "We are thrilled to work with Paris to explore her complicated relationship with the public, the press and the politics that shape our perception of a modern celebrity," Argott and Joyce said. Hilton continuously stayed in limelight throughout the 2000s with the launch of several product lines, her 2006 pop album 'Paris,' a role on the Fox reality show 'The Simple Life' from 2003-2007, and a highly-publicized stint in jail for violating her probation while driving with a suspended license. Source: PTI

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Royal Challengers Bangalore skipper Virat Kohli greets AB De Villiers during match 44 of the Vivo IPL ( Indian Premier League ) 2016 between the Royal Challengers Bangalore and the Gujarat Lions held at The M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bangalore on May 14. (IPL Photo) C M Y K

Bengaluru, May 14 (IanS): Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) smothered Gujarat Lions (GL) to a 144-run defeat in a lopsided Indian Premier League (IPL) contest at the M. Chinnaswami Stadium here on Saturday. Requiring 249 runs in 20 overs with an asking rate of 12.45 runs per over, Gujarat Lions could only manage 104 runs by the 19th over, losing all 10 wickets. Royal Challengers have thus added two more points to their tally and now have a total of 10 points. They are at the unchanged sixth position in the points table while Gujarat Lions hold on to the second position with 14 points. Out of 11 encounters, RCB have won five and lost six. Gujarat Lions added a loss to their record, which includes seven victories in 12 encounters. South African superstar Abraham de Villiers was adjudged the man of the match for his scintillating century for RCB. Royal Challengers demolished the top order of the visiting team by the eighth over, reducing Gujarat Lions to 47/5. Except for Aaron Finch (37), Ravindra Jadeja (21) and captain Brendon McCullam (11), all the other Gujarat batsmen fizzled out with single digit scores. Yet again, Royal Challengers bowling mainstay Yuzvendra Chahal produced an excellent effort with the ball. He went 3/19 in four overs with an economy of just 4.75 while Sachin Baby took two wickets in just four balls of his only over. Chris Jordan emerged as the most suc-

Hamilton takes Spanish GP pole BarCelOna, May 14 (aP): Lewis Hamilton edged Mercedes teammate Nico Rosberg to win the pole position for the Spanish Grand Prix on Saturday. Hamilton trailed Rosberg all weekend until he qualified nearly three-tenths of a second faster than his teammate at the Barcelona track. Daniel Ricciardo of Red Bull was third, just ahead of new teammate Max Verstappen, who was making his team debut after a controversial driver switch that sent Daniil Kvyat back to Toro Rosso. Kimi Raikkonen of Ferrari will start fifth, and teammate Sebastian Vettel sixth.

IPL: 3 arrested for betting KanPur, May 14 (PTI): Three persons have been arrested for their alleged involvement in betting on IPL matches here, police said today. Ramu Yadav, Veer Singh and Govind were arrested yesterday here by Barra police. Rs 12,000 cash, a television set, and a register with more than dozens of betting slips were seized from their possession following the raid, they said. Investigatigations are on in the matter and more such raids are in the offing, said police.

cessful Royal Challengers bowler, claiming four wickets in three overs for just 11 runs. Earlier, Royal Challengers batsmen Abraham de Villiers (129) and Virat Kohli (109) pummelled the Gujarat Lions bowling attack to blast electrifying centuries, powering the team to 248/3 in 20 overs. De Villiers, who remained unbeaten, smashed 12 sixes and 10 fours while Royal Challengers captain Kohli blasted eight sixes and six fours. Kohli hit a 55-ball-109 while de Villiers smashed a 52-ball-129. Altogether, RCB cracked 17 fours and 20 sixes. Of the total 248 runs scored, 188 emerged from boundaries alone. Other than the two centurions, only Chris Gayle hit a four. De Villiers and Kohli built a partnership of 229 runs in 97 balls. At one time in the last stages of the innings, the duo plundered 47 runs off 14 balls. Despite starting his innings much later than Kohli, de Villiers reached his halfcentury in 25 balls in the 12th over by a four off Kulkarni. Interestingly, Kohli reached the milestone of scoring 3,000 IPL runs in this match, to join two other Royal Challengers, de Villiers and Gayle. Except for Ravindra Jadeja who had figures of 0/34 in four overs, all the other Gujarat Lions bowlers conceded expensive economy rates ranging between 11 to 16.66.

BerlIn, May 14 (aFP): Pep Guardiola signed off his three years in the Bundesliga on Saturday as Bayern Munich lifted a fourth straight German league title after Saturday's 3-1 win over bottom-side Hanover. Poland hot-shot Robert Lewandowski finished as the Bundesliga's top scorer after claiming his 30th league goal of the season. No other foreign striker has ever scored so many goals in a single Bundesliga season. Mario Goetze then netted twice in what could be his last Bundesliga game for Bayern. According to reports, the German World Cup winner has been told to find a new club by Bayern's in-coming coach Carlo Ancelotti, who will replace Manchester City-bound Guardiola next season. This was Guardiola's 20th trophy as a coach after 14 in four years with Barcelona and now six in three years in Munich. The Spaniard received a standing ovation after a presentation from the 75,000 sold-out crowd at the Allianz Arena. His final game as Bay-

Pep Guardiola is doused in beer by David Alaba as they celebrate their Bundesliga title. (Getty Images)

ern coach is next Saturday's German Cup final against Borussia Dortmund in Berlin where his side could send him off with the domestic double. Bayern finish 10 points clear after Second-placed

Dortmund drew 2-2 at home to Cologne, with Germany winger Marco Reus equalising for the hosts. VfB Stuttgart, the 2007 champions, were relegated, joining Hanover in the

second division next season, after their 3-1 defeat at Wolfsburg. Stuttgart forward Daniel Didavi sparked a late fightback with a 78th minute goal but his side finished 17th -- second from

Suarez fires Barca to La Liga title

BarCelOna, May 14 (aFP): Barcelona have won La Liga after their comfortable 3-0 win over Granada on Saturday. The defending champions made light work of the home side at Los Carmenes thanks to a hat-trick from Luis Suarez, who claims the Pichichi prize for top scorer after finishing on 40 for the season. Suarez struck twice in the first half against a Granada side who had little to play for, after they secured their survival with a 4-1 win over Sevilla last week. Barca end the campaign with 91 points, just one ahead of fierce rivals Real Madrid, who won 2-0 away to Deportivo La Coruna. Atletico Madrid's challenge ended last week when they were beaten 2-1 by Levante. Barca's triumph is their sixth in the last eight seasons and their 24th BRIEF scoREs: overall, leaving them eight behind RcB - 248/3 in 20 overs [de Villiers 129*, the record tally held by Madrid. Kohli 109; Kumar 2/45, Kulkarni 1/33] They now turn their attention to Barcelona's Luis Suarez celebrates his second goal during Lions - 104 all out in 20 overs [Finch 37, a Spanish La Liga match against Granada at Los Carmenes the Copa del Rey final with Sevilla at Jadeja 21; Jordan 4/11, Chahal 3/19] stadium, Granada, Spain on May 14. (REUTERS) the Vicente Calderon next Sunday.

bottom. Werder Bremen stay up after Senegal defender Papy Djilobodji, on loan from Chelsea, scored their dramatic 88th-minute goal to seal a 1-0 win at home to Eintracht Frankfurt.

BCCI calls SGM to elect new prez new DelhI, May 14 (PTI): The BCCI has called for a Special General Meeting on May 22 in Mumbai to elect its new president following the resignation of Shashank Manohar. Goa Cricket Association General Secretary Vinod Phadke said that an SGM will be held in Mumbai on May 22 and the only agenda of the meeting would be election of a new president. "Yes, we have the SGM on May 22 in Mumbai. The only agenda is the election of the president," Phadke told PTI. Manohar's exit from the top post on May 10 barely seven months into his tenure has necessitated the election of the new chief of the world's richest and most powerful cricket body. He was elected as ICC's first independent chairman on May 12. As per BCCI rules, a SGM has to be convened within 15 days, apprising the members of the current situation. It is the prerogative of secretary Anurag Thakur to call such a meeting. According to reliable sources, Thakur is being tipped to take over the hot seat. IPL chairman Rajeev Shukla is also in the running along with Maharashtra CA president and business magnet Ajay Shirke.

Dragic on fire as Heat scorch Raptors

Goran Dragic #7 of the Miami Heat goes up for the layup against the Toronto Raptors during the Eastern Conference playoffs Semifinals Game Six on May 13, 2016 at the American Airlines Arena in Miami, Florida. (Getty Images)

MIaMI, May 14 (aFP): Goran Dragic scored 30 points as the Miami Heat roared back to level their Eastern Conference semifinal series with a 103-91 victory over the Toronto Raptors. Slovenian star Dragic was outstanding as Miami squared the best-of-seven series at 3-3 to set up a decisive final duel in Toronto on Sunday. Dragic also had seven rebounds and four assists as Miami seized an early lead before gradually pulling away from the Raptors. Dragic's tally was his highest ever score in a playoff game and once again demonstrated his knack of delivering on the big occa-

sion. He has scored 20 or more points in four of his last seven playoffs games. Friday's haul came from 12 of 21 shots, including six layups and two threepointers. "I don't want to go home to Europe," Dragic said afterward. "I still want to be here." Dwyane Wade also made a telling contribution for Miami, chipping in with 22 points, including five assists and six rebounds at the AmericanAirlines Arena in Miami. Kyle Lowry meanwhile gave a superb individual display for Toronto in a losing effort. The 30-year-old point guard finished with a game high 36 points, with three

assists and four rebounds. DeMar Rozan added 23 for the Raptors. Toronto coach Dwane Casey said his team had failed to adapt to Miami's early brisk tempo. "(Miami) set the tempo, and we didn't adjust as far as guarding the basketball and keeping it in front of us," Casey said. Lowry meanwhile paid tribute to Dragic's matchwinning performance. "The way (Dragic) played today -- he played downhill," Lowry said. "He's shifty. He tries to drive the ball. You have to pay attention to him at all times." Miami coach Erik Spoelstra said the Slovenian's ability to keep calm

in a crisis had been crucial during the series. "Goran has great emotional stability. He knows there are going to be highs and lows, especially in a competitive seven-game series," Spoelstra said. The winner of the series faces a daunting meeting with LeBron James and the Cleveland Cavaliers in the Eastern Conference finals. Toronto are chasing a first ever appearance in the Eastern Conference finals in the Raptors' 20-year history. If Miami advance however it will mean a tantalizing duel against James, who helped the franchise land two NBA titles before returning to Cleveland in 2014. On Friday Miami had edged clear in a cagey first quarter in which both sides struggled to find their range, shooting only 40 percent. But Dragic began to hit his stride in the second quarter, completing six of seven shots from the floor including four layups on his way to collecting 14 points. Dragic's efforts gave Miami a 53-44 lead at the break. That was the cue for Lowry to turn on the style in the third quarter, with 12 points. But Miami kept their noses in front and extended their lead to 82-72 as the fourth quarter got under way. Toronto rallied in the fourth quarter but were always struggling against a skilful Miami team as the Heat completed victory.

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