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Talk on ‘Business and its potentialities in Nagaland’
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nagaland to undertake can legal rights become reality? Naga women have little to rabies control initiative no inheritance rights: NSCW Morung Express news Dimapur | April 30
our Correspondent Kohima | April 30
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Exploitation of workers is crime, inhuman: Gov Kohima, april 30 (mExN): Governor of Nagaland & Assam, PB Acharya today asserted that exploitation of workers is a crime and inhuman. “We should respect them (workers) and have parity in our behaviour with them,” the Governor stated in his May Day message released to the media. Recognizing that workers are creators of wealth in every field of life, he added work is worship. May Day, also known as International Workers’ Day or Labour Day in some places, is a celebration of labourers and the working classes and occurs every year on May Day, May 1. The Governor further appealed to all labour organisations to contribute towards building a ‘Swachh’, ‘Samriddh’, ‘Shashakt’, and ‘Niryog’ Bharat.
Nagaland is all set to undertake rabies control initiative in the form of mass vaccination, mass awareness campaign etc. The decision to this effect was taken during the observation of World Veterinary Day here under the aegis of Nagaland State Veterinary Council (NSVC) on the theme “Continuing Education with a One Health focus.” Although India accounts for nearly 50% of the global rabies mortality, there is no organized national rabies control programme. Rabies control is generally confined to small urban pockets, with minimal inter-sectoral coordination. Tamil Nadu is the first state in India to implement a statewide, multi-sectoral rabies control initiative. States like Haryana, Maharashtra, public have initiated Rabies Control activity by immunization (digs) and dog registration. Dr L Temsu, Deputy Registrar, NSVC read out the recommendations on enhancement of professional efficiency and rabies control initiative which include- mass vaccination; establish dog identity to facilitate surveillance and monitoring-dog registration and application GIS, develop a well established data collection system for surveillance and monitoring, establish sample testing control, develop inter-sectoral and multi-sectoral coordination, mass awareness campaign, ant-rabies vaccination camp, legislation of needful regulations etc. Gracing the valedictory function, MK Mero, Commissioner & Secretary for Veterinary & Animal Husbandry stated that all countries rely upon the performance of
Dr Michael imti imchen, VAs Veterinary Hospital, Dimapur with the Best Veterinarian Award 2016.
their national veterinary services not only to contain and control diseases, but also to tackle food safety issues and to effectively prevent and control any biological disasters. “Therefore, vets should be well trained to preserve animal health and welfare, as well as to tackle public health issues,” Mero said. As per the study, 60% of known human disease infections have their origins from animals. So also 70% of emerging human diseases have their roots in animal such as anthropoid borne disease like Ebola and yellow fever; rodent born diseases like Avian flu etc. “Too many human deaths caused each year by rabies as well as the recent Ebola epidemic, dreadfully remind us of the strong links between the health of the people, animals and environment and consequently the need for multi-sectoral approaches to deal with the situation,” he said.
The commissioner & secretary said there is a need for greater cooperation between veterinary sciences, public health services and environmentalists. Mero was hopeful that the state veterinary doctors would continue to educate themselves to gain professional efficiency and improve the health and welfare of animals, human beings and environment. Earlier, Dr Simon Ao highlighted the importance of Meat Food Order 1973 and Milk and Milk Products Order 1992 to be extended to the state of Nagaland in line with the Food & Safety Standard Act 2006. He also suggested that development of Meat Inspection Service in the state need to be implemented vigorously for providing hygienic and wholesome food to the public. Meanwhile, Dr Michael Imti Imchen, VAS Veterinary Hospital, Dimapur was conferred the Best Veterinarian Award 2016.
A ‘Legal awareness programme on Domestic Violence Act’ organized by Nagaland State Commission for Women (NSCW) at old Ao Baptist Church, Diphupar ‘A’, on Saturday, deliberated on how to translate statutory rights of women into reality. Chairperson, NSCW, Prof. Temsula Ao, in her introductory note said that on the outside Naga women seem to enjoy certain status and freedom but the picture is totally different inside homes where they continue to groan under domestic violence. She said domestic violence comes in various forms and need not necessarily be physical abuse alone. “You (women) are guaranteed protection against domestic violence by law. How can we translate this into practice?” she asked. Prof. Ao said legal complications, family pressure and gender insensitivity have many a times discouraged women to seek redressal against domestic violence. The NSCW chairperson also said many women, especially in rural areas, are still unaware of their legal rights. She said since 2013, NSCW has toured all 11 districts to create awareness on women’s rights, especially in the context of domestic violence. “We have to help her (victim of domestic violence) get justice and also reconstruct her life,” she reminded. Legal consultant, NSCW, Khriesinuo Kire, spoke at length on Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005, and said domestic violence is a “disturbing topic.” The NSCW legal consultant said domestic violence may be an act, omission,
commission, or conduct that leads to physical, verbal, psychological, emotional and financial abuse. Khriesinuo also said any act or omission that hurts or degrades a woman by the husband/male partner, relative and other family members who are living together in a common place or shared household. She also quoted various sections under the Act through which a woman can seek legal redressal including protection order to stop violence immediately, custody order and secured access of woman to see her children, monetary relief payment for basic needs, and compensation order for medical and other required facilities. NSCW member, Asangla Cholong, who highlighted
the activities of NSWC, said “gender sensitization” is a pressing issue and need of the hour. She said a gender sensitive society would bring about equality of men and women while respecting differences. During the interaction hour, women participants queried NSCW members on various aspects of domestic violence and remedies available. Around 500 women from various tribes residing in Diphupar ‘A’ village attended the programme. Earlier, chairperson, Diphupar Naga Women Organization, Viholi Chophy, delivered the welcome address. Member NSCW, Kakheli Jakhalu, chaired the programme. Sulimi, a Sumi women group from Diphupar ‘A’ enthralled the gathering with a special number.
NSCN (R) questions actions of NSCN (IM) Parents, students protest the shifting of JnV Kiphire
DimapUr, april 30 (mExN): The NSCN (R) has accused the NSCN (IM) for random attack and arrest of its members, with the latest instance being the arrest of two deputy kilonsers namely Yamthong and Tangsoi on April 30 from Dimapur. Terming the act as most “unfortunate and uncalled for,” a press statement received from MIP Secretary, NSCN (R) questioned whether the arrest made by the regional authority of the NSCN (IM) was done in their own individual interest or through
orders from the higher authority. The NSCN (R) informed that only recently, two of its cadres were arrested by the NSCN (IM) and have been in their custody ever since. It said such illegal and unwanted activities towards genuine Nagas would not bring any solution but only create disunity. It will also be detrimental toward peace and unity, at a time when the NSCN (IM) is engaged with the Government of India for solution, the NSCN (R) added. Further, the NSCN (R) also “plead-
ed upon the Naga people” to ponder over the activities of NSCN (IM) for targeting its members without any rhyme and reasons- even when it affirmed and unanimously resolved to support the Naga peace accord signed between the NSCN (IM) and GoI. In this connection, the NSCN (R) has appealed to all the Naga National Political Groups (NPGs) to adhere and uphold the principle and integrity of peace and reconciliation to bring a fruitful solution to the protracted Naga political problem.
‘elders are a blessing to the society’
Kohima village SC refuses to re-look 80plus citizens meet into NEET order NEW DElhi, april 30 (iaNS): The Supreme Court on Saturday refused to re-look its order directing the holding of two National Eligibility Entrance Tests (NEET) for admission to under graduate medical courses for 2016-17. Declining to entertain a plea for re-look at the order, a bench of Chief Justice T.S. Thakur, Justice A.K. Sikri and Justice R. Banumati said: “The matter has been argued before another bench. The matter is over.” The court said this when a lawyer pointed out to the difficulties that students would face if they are asked to appear for NEET if they are not prepared for it. The Supreme Court on Friday said that Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) will conduct the NEET on May 1 and July 24, for admission to undergraduate medical courses as it had earlier directed.
The Nagaland State Commission for Women (NSCW) today said it was working on the inheritance rights of Naga women in the context of Naga customary laws. NSCW members said during their tour to all districts of Nagaland, it was observed that Naga women had little or no right with regard to inheritance. While customary laws may differ from tribe to tribe, it was observed that in general the customary laws, including on inheritance and divorce, were lopsided in favour of men, a NSCW said. NSCW members said the inheritance rights of women to land in villages may not be applicable at the moment as in Naga villages, most land are the joint property of a clan or khel. But in cases of family plots and property like houses in urban areas, women too should get their equal share, NSCW said. NSCW informed it was in the process of consultation with apex tribal bodies including Naga Hoho and ENPO on the issue of inheritance rights of Naga women. Once there is consensus, it would be “landmark and historic” event in the Naga women’s quest for equality, NSCW said. NSCW also underscored the need to shed the ‘strong patriarchal hold’ on Naga customary laws if such laws were to truly serve the purpose and remain relevant in the future. Advocating ‘uniform customary laws’ for all tribes to simplify delivery of justice, NSCW also appealed to the DBs, the custodian of customary laws, that laws should have a “human touch.”
our Correspondent Kohima | April 30
An organisation has found a benevolent way to reorient the participation of the elderly in our society, as well increase their interface with each other. Several 80plus citizens of Kohima village today gathered at Tsiera Hall, L. Khel to interact with each other and greet one another during the 11th Foundation Day celebration of Friends of 80plus here today. Gifts were offered to them including a medical check-up and treatment. The number of 80plus citizens in Kohima village stands at 167 at present. Friends of 80plus is a network and fellowship practice of placing highest value and respect to elders- the older the person becomes, the more valued he/she is. ‘Friends of 80plus’ is not for profit, and an entirely voluntary and benevolent fellowship. Members contribute in kind or cash in their own capacity. They commit to give at least once a month to the activities of the organization. They have a common interest to be friends of the 80plus people and serve them in whatever way possible. The pro-
Elderly of Kohima village meet to greet and interact with each other for the 11th Foundation Day of Friends of 80plus, a voluntary organisation, in Kohima on April 30. (Morung Photo)
gramme was initiated for 80plus citizens of Kohima village. The objectives of Friends of 80plus is to document the stories and experiences of 80plus citizens, to reach out in friendship and fellowship through monthly home visits, offering gifts to them during festive seasons, accompany them to significant occasions/events, organize special programme for them once a year, to offer medical and other assistance to their physical needs and to give them psychological support which will enable them to retain their
self esteem and self-respect as elders of the community. “Our younger generation should be made aware that the elderly are true blessings to the society; an asset and not a liability. We must treat them as treasures and make them feel wanted and not a burden. And to that extent ‘Friends of 80plus’ is contributing for last decade, which is highly commendable,” stated President of Kohima Village Gazetted Officers Association (KVGOA), Er. Keviletuo Yiese. Related news on page 2
• JNV Kiphire being shifted to JNV Phek in middle of academic year • District administration says it was not made aware of the development Morung Express news Kiphire | April 30
Parents and students of Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya (JNV), Kiphire on Saturday staged a silent protest against the shifting of the JNV, Kiphire to JNV, Phek in the middle of the academic year. Holding placards, some of which read, “we wants a new principal’, ‘don’t spoil our career’, ‘cancel the transfer order of JNV Kiphire,” etc the parents and students marched to the office of the Deputy Commissioner and submitted a representation urging the district administration to retain the Vidalaya in Kiphire. The representation submitted to the DC, Kiphire by JNV students stated that on April 28, 2016, the principal called all the students and declared that the institution would be shifted to JNV Phek. The principal cited ‘lack of facilities’ as the reason. To this, the students mentioned that there has not been any complain of such issues from any quarter at any given time. The representation also alleged that the present principal, whose transfer
Parents and students of JnV Kiphire staging a silent protest against the shifting of its institution to JnV Phek on saturday. (Morung Photo)
order was already issued last year, provided materials below standard as compared to other JNV schools. The students felt that he should be transferred as per the order passed but only after the issuing of duplicate pupil cumulative record, which was burned in his official chamber on April 9, 2016. Mention may be made that Novadaya Vidyalaya Samiti regional office in Shillong has already accepted the request of the Principal, JNV Kiphire and approved the shifting of JNV Kiphire via order No. 338, dated April 24, 2016. The order states, “as per the telephonic conversation with the incumbent JNV principal Tapan Kr Mishra, requested on many occasion to shift the JNV Kiphire, an order has been passed to shift JNV Kiphire to JNV Phek.” The order mentioned the reasons for shifting of the Vidalaya as “due to lack of lack of infrastructure, burning down of temporary office, less enrolment
and shortage of staff quarter as suggested by the principal JNV, his request to shift JNV Kiphire has been accepted…” The alleged action of the JNV principal has surprised the Kiphire district administration, the custodian of the school; students and parents of JNV Kiphire. ADC Kiphire, Dr Tinojungshi Chang said the district administration has not received any official order as to why the institution was being shifted out. “We learnt of the development only after a photo copy was handed over to us only yesterday evening by the principal,” he said. According to parents of the JNV students, when they approached the principal on Friday, he signed an undertaking order no JNV Kiphire/2016-17 dated 30 April stating that he will not execute the official order of the Deputy Commissioner NVS Dr D.S Kumar for shifting of the JNV. Further, the principal also agreed to leave the Vidyalaya immediately.
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Kuolachali Seyie, proprietor of Seyie Gas Service (center) with participants of the 9th Phase of the ‘Morung: Heart of Listening and Back to one’s roots’ held on April 30. (Morung Photo)
9th Phase of the ‘Morung: Heart of Listening and Back to one’s roots’ held Morung Express News Kohima | April 30
“The constant lack of trust in Naga society has led towards a defeated mentality among its people,” stated Kuolachalie Seyie, Businessman and Social worker while speaking at the monthly talks of Angami Students’ Union (ASU) and Pathfinders. The 9th Phase of the ‘Morung: Heart of Listening and Back to one’s roots’ was held on April 30 at the ASU headquarters with Seyie speaking on ‘Business and its potentialities in Nagaland’. While many young Nagas today complain about the lack of capital to start business, Seyie viewed that one’s health, intellect, talent, skills and time are one’s capital. “Your health is your capital. Your talent is your capital. Your intellect, your time is your capital,” asserted Seyie, further exhorting the participants that the first step is to examine and search one’s life and identify the talents and skills. The second responsibility is integrity where the Speaker pointed out that honesty in small matters is very important. Also referring to the Bible, Seyie affirmed that being honest in small matters will lead to responsibilities and opportunities in big things. Kuolachali Seyie who is the proprietor of the Seyie Gas Service in Kohima narrated his story in becoming a successful entrepreneur, which he credits it to his integrity, accountability and transparency in the smallest of responsibilities. Emphasizing on the importance of wealth creation which is essential in providing services, commodities and employment to the society, Seyie noted that wealth is not the same as income. “Wealth is what you accumulate and not what you spent. Your savings are your wealth,” said Seyie who further criticized the Naga
people who spend more than they earn or save. We have so many opportunities to earn yet, we are not willing to come out of our comfort zone. With the free trade zones that have emerged and the strategic location of the State, Seyie noted that trading foreign goods from Thailand, South Korea and China is a major opportunity for Nagas where budding entrepreneurs can work as transporters, wholesalers, distributors and retailers etc. However for any business to flourish, one needs consistency, commitment, interest and honesty. “We don’t put our intellect and interest in the opportunities that are available in our land. We have become leeches to Delhi and the State government. There is lack of discipline in our studies, food habits and work,” said Seyie while asserting that the self respect, dignity, honesty and mutual understanding of the Nagas are slowly disappearing. This has led to a distrustful and defeating mentality where people no longer has the positive trust and hope of change and progress in Naga society. The ‘can do’ and ‘can overcome’ mentality can only appear when integrity is brought in. “We have to decide to bring in integrity. Decide that it starts with you. Then inspiring stories will emerge. Decide that we will not be a party to dishonesty, fictitious bills and fictitious projects and corruption,” said Seyie. The deteriorating culture of the young generation who has failed to work with hard work and only confine their lives to comfort and enjoyment was further discussed Let us nurture honesty in our children, appealed Seyie who pressed upon the need to build the self respect of the Nagas again by instilling honesty, purity, love and unselfishness among the young generation and fulfill ‘the purpose of our Creator.’ “The only solution is to come back to the truth, to be honest and truthful in small matters. The value of success is lost when you do not work hard. Success cannot be achieved with comfort and ease. Short-cuts leads to destruction,” concluded Seyie.
Friends of 80plus observes foundation day Our Correspondent Kohima | April 30
Parliamentary Secretary for Youth Resources & Sports, Music Task Force And State Lotteries Khriehu Liezietsu today graced the 11th Foundation Day celebration of Friends of 80plus, hosted by Kohima Village Council (KVC) here at Tsiera Hall, L. Khel, Kohima Village. Speaking on the occasion, Liezietsu complimented the “Friends of 80plus,” Kohima village for their commendable works towards the welfare of the 80plus citizens of Kohima village. He said that elderly persons are asset and pride of the village, adding that because of them the reputation of the village prevail and receives due recognition from others. He asserted that their wisdom and guidance take the society forward in all fronts. Wishing them long live, he also
prayed that they will continue to show the right path to the people. Liezietsu also released a souvenir of Friends of 80plus.” The function was chaired by Dr. L. Votso Mepfhiio while welcome address was delivered by Kohima Village Council (KVC) chairman Medoselhou Keretsii. Rev. Fr. Alex Vizo prayed for the service while Vilakuolie Mere read out Friends of 80plus report. Kiyaheii Tsikha & friends and Kethosilie presented special numbers. Vote of thanks was proposed by Shiirho Solo. Further, Parliamentary Secretary Khriehu Liezietsu, Kohima Village Gazetted Officers’ Krotho and Kohima Village Students’ Union also extended gift to the 80plus citizens. The service was followed by medical check –up and treatment for 80plus friends by Kohima Village Doctors’ Association.
Cultural Day held at Eden Academy Morung Express News Mokokchung | April 30
Coinciding with the premier festival of the Ao community - Moatsu - Eden Academy, Kumlong Ward conducted its Junior Programme Cultural Day at its school premises where the students from different classes presented cultural items which was witnessed the parents and others. The cultural day is an annual event of the school which is held to showcase the talents of the students to the parents and also to educate the students on the importance of culture and traditions in the society. To mark the day, the school roped in elders from the society and taught traditional songs and their traditional meanings to the students and the parents. The most important aspect was the presentation
FROM THE 2016 – 17 ACADEMIC YEAR As part of the Human Resource Development initiative toward a new National Higher Education Policy, the University Grants Commission (UGC) has come up with a comprehensive and broad-based Choice-Based Credit System (CBCS) to be uniformly implemented by all higher educational institutions across the country at the undergraduate and postgraduate levels. The new educational policy, at par with international standards, is geared toward bringing equity, efficiency and academic excellence with special emphasis on innovation and improvement in curriculum design, a paradigm shift in learning and teaching pedagogy, and revamped examination and grading patterns. This system is described as “learner-centric” with a “cafeteria approach” allowing students to choose courses from a wide range of disciplines: intra-disciplinary as well as inter-disciplinary, depending on the student’s interest in the subject(s) and career choice. In other words, the system offers opportunities to explore additional avenues of learning for holistic development while pursuing specialisation in the chosen subject of studies. A careful study over the last one year of the new education policy has convinced the college management that the CBCS would usher in a studentfriendly and subject specialisation-oriented approach to higher education. Keeping in view the overall benefits that would accrue to the students, Patkai Christian College hereby announces the introduction of the UGC-recommended Choice-Based Credit System in undergraduate Honours programme w.e.f. the academic session 2016-17. Under CBCS, an undergraduate (Honours) student has to study a minimum of 26 courses and earn a minimum of 140 credits spread over six semesters in three academic years. The table below puts the system in perspective.
No. of Courses
Name of the Course Core Course (The main subject opted as Honours) Discipline Specific Elective Course (Courses offered by the Honours department) Generic Elective Course (Courses to be chosen from any other department/stream) Ability Enhancement Course (Common and Compulsory) Skill-Based Elective Course (Courses offered by the Honours department) Grand Total
Semester
Credit
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2 courses each in the First, Second, Fifth and Sixth and 3 each in the Third and Fourth
4
2 courses each in the Fifth and Sixth
4
1 course each in the First, Second, Third and Fourth
2
1 course each in the First and Second
2
1 course each in the Third and Fourth
26
6
1 Course = 6 Credits Total Credits = 84 1 Course = 6 Credits Total Credits = 24 1 Course = 6 Credits Total Credits = 24 1 Course = 2 Credits Total Credits = 4 1 Course = 2 Credits Total Credits = 4 140
2.1 POST-GRADUATE (PG) ADMISSION ELIGIBILITY M.A. in English : 50% and 45% in English Honours for General and ST/SC/OBC respectively. M.Sc in Environmental Science : 55% and 50 % in any science subject for General and ST/SC/OBC respectively. M.Sc in Geology : 55% and 50% in Geology Honours for General and ST/SC/OBC respectively. N.B. 1. Non-English Honours candidates with a minimum aggregate percentage of 55 may also apply for admission to M.A. in English. Admission to such applicants may be granted against vacancy in the sanctioned number of seats. 2. Non-Geology Honours students with Geology as elective papers at undergraduate level may also apply for admission to M.Sc. Geology. Admission to such applicants will be based on written test to be conducted by the Department of Geology. 2.2 UNDERGRADUATE (UG) ADMISSION ELIGIBILITY B.A. Honours (Minimum required percentage in the concerned subject) 1. Education : 45% 2. Economics : 45% 4. History : 45% 5.Political Science : 50%
3. English 6. Philosophy
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55% 45%
N.B. 1. All applicants must have a minimum aggregate of 40%. 2. Applicants must opt for one Honours Subject and one Generic Elective course (from any subject other than the Honours opted) 3. Applicants may apply for Honours in the subject not taken in HSSLC provided their minimum aggregate percentage is equal to or more than the prescribed percentage for each subject indicated above. 4. Applicants may opt for Generic Elective course from Commerce discipline. B.Sc Honours (Minimum required percentage in the concerned subject) 1. Botany: 45% in Biology 2. Chemistry : 45% 3. Zoology : 50% in Biology 5. Computer Science : 45% aggregate in Science 6.Geology : 45% aggregate in Science Mathematics passed in HSSLC.
4. Mathematics : 45% 7. Physics: 45% in Physics with
Subject Combination Scheme
Group I II III IV V VI VII
Honours Subject Botany Chemistry Computer Science Geology Mathematics Physics Zoology
Generic Elective Course (any one) Zoology/ Geology/ Chemistry Botany/ Zoology/ Geology/ Mathematics/ Physics Mathematics/ Physics Botany/ Chemistry/ Mathematics/ Physics Geology/ Chemistry/ Physics/ Computer Science Geology/ Chemistry/ Mathematics/ Computer Science Botany/ Chemistry
N.B. 1. All applicants must have a minimum aggregate of 40%. 2. All applicants must opt for one Honours Subject and one Generic Elective course from the prescribed subject combination. 3. Applicants for Geology and Computer Science as Honours must have at least 45% in aggregate in HSSLC (Science) 4. Applicants opting for Computer Science and Physics as Honours must clear Mathematics in HSSL B.Com Honours in Accountancy Bachelor of Computer Applications (BCA)
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Minimum Overall aggregate must be 40% and 45% in Accountancy Minimum of 40% in HSSLC.
3. CERTIFICATE AND DIPLOMA COURSES The following are credit and non-credit certificate and diploma courses offered by various departments of the college. Due care has been given in designing these courses to add on to the level of proficiency, competency and knowledge base of both the undergraduate and postgraduate students. 1. Certificate in Counselling 2. Certificate in Communication Skills (for M.A. English) 3. Certificate in Information Technology 4. Diploma in Applied Electronics and Computer Hardware (for Physics students) 5. Diploma in Computing for Geologists (for M. Sc Geology) 6. Diploma in Computing for Environmentalists (for M.Sc. Env. Science) 7. Diploma in Computer Hardware, Maintenance and Networking Under KAUSHAL (Knowledge Acquisition and Upgradation of Skilled Human Abilities and Livelihood): Diploma in: 1. Software Development 2.Web Designing 3. Retail Management 4.Music 4. PATKAI HIGHER SECONDARY SCHOOL 1. Admission to Class XI is on first-come first-served basis. 2. Admission criteria for Arts, Commerce and Science: (a) 45% aggregate of marks for all streams (b) For Commerce, applicants must have passed in Mathematics. (c) For Science, applicants must have obtained a minimum of 50% each in Mathematics and Science 3. Candidates must be present at the time of admission. 4. All admitted students must attend an Orientation Progamme at 8:30 AM on the 16th May, 2016. 5. DOCUMENTS REQUIRED FOR ADMISSION TO PG AND UG PROGRAMMES: 1. Photocopies of Admit Card, Marksheet and Passed Certificates of HSLC/HSSLC/B.A/B.Sc. 2. Original Transfer Certificate 3. Two recent colour passport-size photos with light background. 4. Migration Certificate (for candidates other than from NBSE or Nagaland University) 5. All original documents must be produced at the time of admission for verification. 6. IMPORTANT POINTS TO BE NOTED 1. Admission to all programmes of studies is on first-come first-served basis. 2. Candidates must be present at the time of admission. 7. FEE PAYABLE AT THE TIME OF ADMISSION*
Students of Eden Academy, Mokokchung town presenting a traditional dance on their JP Cultural Day at the school premises on April 30. (Morung Photo)
of dances and songs by the students much to the pride, satisfaction and enjoyment of the parents. Eden Academy, located in Kumlong ward, is the only school in Mokokchung town to use the Xseed education programme, which is a prov-
en and research based academic programme for schools that builds thinking skills and problem solving confidence in children. The Academy started function from 2014 and is becoming one of the most popular schools in the town.
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Imphal, aprIl 30 (IaNS): A Manipur group which is demanding implementation of the Inner Line Permit (ILP) system in Manipur to regulate the entry and stay of non-locals feels that the demand for Scheduled Tribe status for the Meiteis will ignite communal carnage. In view of the fast polarisation on the issue, the government may deny permission for a procession on May 22 by the Scheduled Tribe Demand Committee (STDC) in the Imphal areas where prohibitory orders under section 144 CrPC are in place. The official stand of the
IIT-G student commits suicide guwahatI, aprIl 30 (IaNS): A student of the Indian Institute of Technology-Guwahati (IITG) here allegedly committed suicide by hanging himself from the ceiling of his hostel room, police said on Saturday. Police said that student, S.I. Alam of West Bengal's Murshidabad, was found hanging around 10.30 p.m. on Friday by a co-resident who informed police. Although the student was rushed to a local hospital, the doctors declared him brought dead. Alam was a first semester student of M.Sc. (Physics) and he was supposed to sit for his semester examination starting Saturday. "We have recovered a note from near the body where it was written that no one is responsible for his death. We have sent the note to the forensic science laboratory for matching the handwriting with the deceased," said Rana Bhuyan, in-charge of the North Guwahati police outpost. "It is difficult to ascertain the exact cause of the death as of now. However, preliminary investigation indicates it to be a case of suicide and the student must have taken the extreme step due to stress," he said.
group, Joint Committee on Inner Line Permit System (JCILPS), vis-a-vis the STDC campaign was formally announced on Friday during a public meeting. Some civil organisations are also against this demand. Arjun Telheiba, co-convener of the JCILPS, said: "If the Meiteis are converted to Scheduled Tribe there may be bloodshed among the different communities. It is deplorable that the STDC has been spreading baseless and tendentious rumours among the people saying that if the Meiteis become Scheduled Tribe there will be no need
agartala, aprIl 30 (IaNS): The Left-Congress alliance for the West Bengal assembly polls had badly hit Left-ruled Tripura's main opposition Congress, which is heading for a vertical split, political pundits say. "After the announcement of results of Bengal and Assam assembly elections on May 19, a clear cut picture in Tripura politics would emerge. The dissident Congress leaders are restlessly waiting for the outcome of the results in the two states," veteran political analyst Tapas Dey told IANS. "The central leaders of the Congress are also firm on their decision to take action against dissident leaders but they too are waiting for the May 19 outcome. The action of the central leaders against them would depend on the next steps of the rebel party leaders," Dey added. Protesting against the Congress' tie-up with the Left in West Bengal, many top Congress leaders, including legislature party leader Sudip Roy Barman, the leader of opposition in the Tripura assembly, have quite their posts. The other senior leaders who have quit include state Congress working
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president Ashish Saha, women's front chief Kalyani Roy, state Youth Congress supremo Sushanta Chowdhury and scheduled caste front head Prakash Chandra Das, besides 32 block presidents. A show cause notice issued by Congress general secretary in-charge of northeastern states V. Narayanswami also failed to deter Barman as he stood by his position. The Congress Legislature Party (CLP) remained without any leader after Barman left the post on April 7. The AICC last week appointed senior legislator Gopal Roy as the leader of the CLP after Barman quit. However, Tripura assembly speaker Ramendra Chandra Debnath, in a letter to Tripura Congress president Birajit Sinha, said that he was unable to appoint Roy as opposition leader as six of the 10 Congress legislators, led by Barman, had in writing opposed Roy for the position. The local media is rife with reports that the disgruntled Congress leaders might form a new party or join the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) or Trinamool Congress (TMC) of West Bengal Chief Minister Ma-
is likely to be some law and order problems the government may intervene. Police sources said that the situation is being closely monitored. However a formal instruction from Home Minister Gaikhangam is yet to come. The All Manipur Students' Union is also against the demand. It said that the grumblings of the tribals should not be suppressed. Some of them said that the advanced Meitei community ought to extend a helping hand to the tribals. However they feel that "plans are afoot to usurp job reservations and other benefits for the tribals in the state.
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"The district court reopened the case recently after the Tripura High Court asked the lower court to complete the judicial process of the sensational murder case," special public prosecutor Samrat Kar Bhowmik told IANS. He said that initially 24 people were charge sheeted but seven of them have since died while one Mafiz Mia, a driver, absconded and five were acquitted. "The offenders would remain in jail until their natural death," Bhowmik said quoting a Supreme Court judgement. Defence lawyer Raghu-
nath Mukherjee said that a petition would be filed in the Tripura High Court soon against the judgment. The convicts, aged between 55 and 65, include a bank official and a government teacher. Opposition Congress and Bharatiya Janata Party separately hailed the judgement. Saha, the sitting legislator from Charilam assembly constituency in western Tripura, and Jitendra Saha had been allegedly hacked to death by CPI-M cadres and supporters, at Office Tilla under Bishalgarh police station on April 7, 1983.
People in Manipur block roads to protest deaths with communal slant Imphal, aprIl 30 (IaNS): Separate incidents in Manipur, each with communal overtones, in which four people lost their lives have led to protests and blocking of national and state highways in the last few days, police said. People in Yairipok in Thoubal district have been blocking roads in protest against the death of a pedestrian after he was hit by an auto-rickshaw two weeks ago. The agitators are demanding the arrest of the auto-rickshaw driver who is absconding. The blockade was let up only after police said it found some clues that might lead to the arrest of the driver. However, there is still a ban on auto-rickshaws in
the Yairipok area. In Ukhrul district, the death of a young man from Imphal is being linked to his affair with a girl of a different community. Reportedly in love with a Tangkhul Naga girl, he had gone to meet her in Ukhrul district. His decomposed body was exhumed last week. There were clear signs on his body to indicate that he was bludgeoned to death. The protestors called for a 24-hour shutdown and are refusing to claim the body. Another incident in Ukhrul, in which a Tangkhul Naga truck driver was beaten to death after abduction, has led to more protests and blocking of roads. Tangkhul Naga Long,
an NGO, suspects the death to have been caused by some people from another community. In Lilong in Thoubal district, one boy from Imphal was found hanging. Suspecting foul play, local people have been blocking the Trans Asian highway thereby affecting legalised border trade along Moreh. All these protests have disrupted normal life and caused losses to the economy. Several vehicles have been damaged and at least two persons were hospitalised after they were beaten up for trying to crash through a blockade. Admitting failure to nab the suspects, police sources said that they are doing their best to solve the cases.
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The Large Hadron Collider - the world’s biggest, most powerful particle accelerator - is going to be out of commission for a few days. Scientists are blaming a weasel. No, they’re not using old-timey slang to accuse their fellow researchers of subterfuge. It was an actual weasel. “The #LHC will be down for at least a week because a weasel chewed into a 66kV transformer near LHCb, causing an LHC-wide power cut. #CERN,” a Tweet from scientist Becky Douglas announced. Arnaud Marsollier, head of press for the European Organization for Nuclear Research (CERN), told The Post in an email that the LHC had been put on standby mode due to “technical issues in the last 24 hours, including a power cut (likely due to the passage of a small wild animal on a 66 kV/18kV
electrical transformer.)” When pressed, Marsollier - who was incredibly good natured, considering the fact that he was questioned about a tiny dead animal - identified the perp. “I can confirm it was a weasel,” he wrote. On a good, weasel-less day, the LHC is used to smash fast-moving particles into one another. The hope is that scientists will use these collisions to better understand the fundamentals of physics, and perhaps even discover unknown particles that help shape the laws of our universe. But not this week! Marsollier reports that technicians are hard at work to get the machine back online - and that these sort of power cut mishaps happen periodically, so it’s not a huge deal - but it might take a few days or weeks to get back to experimenting. A similar incident took place in 2009, and many have blamed a bird. In
MuMbAi, April 30 (pTi): Auction of brands and trademarks of Kingfisher Airlines turned out to be a damp squib today as lenders failed to attract a single bidder for sale of these pledged assets at a reserve price of Rs 366.70 crore in their efforts to recover unpaid loans from beleaguered Vijay Mallya. This is the second failed attempt by the 17-bank consortium led by state-run behemoth SBI to recover some money from Mallya, after an earlier auction of Kingfisher House -the erstwhile headquarters of the long-defunct airline -- met with a similar fate, with no bidder coming forward. The items on sale during today’s eauction included the the Kingfisher logo as also the once-famous tagline ‘Fly the Good Times’. The other trademarks on sale included Flying Models, Funliner, Fly Kingfisher and Flying Bird Device. The reserve price for the trademarks was kept at Rs 366.70 crore, which is not even one-tenth of the price at which it was pledged as a collateral for the loan. Sources, however, said the reserve price was “too high” for any bidder to come in. “There were no bids, possibly because the reserve price was considered very high. Though the reserve price was set much lower than its original valuation at the time of taking the brand as
fact, some even say that a bird dropped a piece of baguette into the machine’s electrical workings, which sounds a little too perfect to be true. Marsollier told New Scientist that reports of evidence supporting this bird/baguette theory have been greatly exaggerated. But, he added, “we’re in the countryside, you have wild animals.” They’re also right by the French border, so to be fair they probably have baguettes, too. A post on the LHC group on Reddit has a collection of logbook recordings and meeting slides about the incident, as well as an alleged image of the rodent in question (nooooo don’t click it, don’t). Marsollier confirmed the identity of the pictured rodent in an email to The Post. It’s a bad day for particle physics and a bad day for weasels - assuming this wasn’t the first attack in an anti-science rodent rebellion. It might not hurt to check in on your lab mice.
collateral, people still found it to be high,” a banking source said. The online auction began at 11:30 am and lasted for an hour without any success. It was conducted by SBICAP Trustee Company on behalf of lenders under the Sarfaesi Act. The Kingfisher brand itself was valued at over Rs 4,000 crore by Grant Thornton when the airline was at its peak. In its annual report for 201213, KFA said that at its peak, it was the largest airline in India, with a five-star rating from Skytrax. The airline’s brand had been registered separately from the Kingfisher beer trademarks. A senior banker said, “The interest for this auction could have been from existing airline operators, but no one will come. It is better to start a new airline company than to buy this brand and revive it.” In a previous attempt at recovery of dues, which have ballooned to over Rs 9,000 crore after taking into account the interest component, the banks had conducted an auction of Kingfisher House last month, but did not find any takers at a reserve price of Rs 150 crore. Sources said the lenders might now try to lower the reserve price in both the cases in their future efforts to sell these pledged assets.
G7 ministers to push for internet freedom Financial literacy camp held at Tenyip-1 DiMApur, April 30 (Dipr): Financial literacy and consultancy camp was held at Tenyip-1 village in Dimapur on April 29. The programme was organized by NSCB emphasizing on banking facilities in order to make people attain credit worthiness and avail credit facilities with the bank. VK Disong, Nodal Officer (FIC), NSCB in his keynote address presented overview of the activities and various facilities available in the NSCB and its concept. He requested the people of the village to cooperate with the bank and avail maximum benefits in the interest of the bank and for
the development of the village. He further urged them to utilize the facilities provided by the bank sincerely so that people will be self dependent financially and economically developed. Nolesa Zhotso, Head GB, expressed happiness for organising such program thereby creating awareness in them. He commented that NSCB is truly concerned for the development of Nagaland and is the first bank to come to their area and highlight banking activities and facilities available for the people. He assured full cooperation and protection to the NSCB Branch.
Tokyo, April 30 (iANS): Information technology ministers of the G7 countries, during a meeting in Japan on Saturday, agreed to tackle the digital divide by bringing internet access to more people, and pushing for policies free of political censorship. The plan set out by the ministers of the G7 countries - Japan, the US, Germany, Britain, France, Canada and Italy - and European Union officials is to enable 1.5 billion more people to have internet access by 2020, EFE news reported. “We believe that global digital connectivity should in particular contribute to improving the quality of life for all people everywhere, to generating economic growth,” they said. Meanwhile, in a message
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‘Peace is not just the absence of war’ It implies inclusive values that are required for the fullness of humanity Morung express news Dimapur | April 30
“If the world has to transform, it has to be through peace. Peace cannot be kept by force. If peace has to be achieved it has to be through understanding,” commented Professor KP Avikasit during a discussion on peace building at Hotel Acacia, Dimapur on April 30. The discussion was organised by People’s Forum for Peace (PFP), Dimapur district in collaboration with Peace Channel. Centred on the theme ‘Networking for peace to transform the world’, it was part of the PFP’s initiative of promoting peace and exploring strategies for peace building while working in cohesion with people at
the local level and striving towards universal peace, justice, equality and brotherhood. Prof Avikasit, who was part of a three-member panel in the discussion, while stating people-topeople contact as a key ingredient of peace building added that the internet and social media can be a great platform to connect and network while sharing ideas of a one world. Maintaining it has to come from the self, he said, “We have to create an identity for ourselves in which we can become world citizens” unrestrained by imaginary boundaries. Dr. Akum Longchari, Editor, The Morung Express, said that the question of networking and dialogue is significant as
Nagaland observes World Veterinary Day KohiMA, ApriL 30 (Dipr): Nagaland Veterinary Council observed World Veterinary Day on April 30 at Hotel Japfü, Kohima with the theme ‘Continuing education with a one health focus’. Deputy Chief Veterinary Officer & Member, Project Operator Unit NEPED, Dr. V. Rutsa in his keynote address said that as a veterinarian “it is our responsibility to tackle the diverse issues of world poverty, hunger, disease and climate change.” He also said that a veterinarian needs to work conscientiously with dignity, keeping the principles of veterinary medical ethics and accept lifelong obligation for continual improvement of professional knowledge and competence. World Veterinary Day this year, he informed, is celebrated with focus on one health as defined by the World Health Organisation. One health concept in the theme refers to the health of humans, animals and the environment as a whole since they are interconnected, he said. Further, Dr. Rutsa stated that animals, both domesticated and wild, play a vital role in the wellbeing of the people and our planet. He stressed that animals are defenseless in human society and their protection makes veterinary profession the noblest of the noble professions of mankind and the society expects the veterinarians to keep the society free from zoonotic diseases and to continue their research on animals in order to serve the society more efficiently and effectively. In the technical session, presentations were given by Dr. Keduzol Ltu, PhD (Virology) and Dr. Simon Ao, M.VSc (LPT). They spoke on the topic of dynamics of disease causation with one health, perspective of FSSAI, and role of state veterinary department. Around 80 veterinary practitioners from across Nagaland participated in the program, which was presided over by President NSVC, Dr. K. David Sema.
“Each one of us understand the world around us differently based on how we perceive.” Peace in the context of transforming an interdependent world, he said, hinges on the relationship and fundamentals of resolution, reconciliation and reconstruction. He though maintained that there must be a common or shared link between the three primarily through dialogue and networking. However,in the context of Naga society, he lamented that the three are working independent of each other. Dwelling on the concept of truth, mercy, justice he said that as long as these fail to work as one cohesive unit, the effort to transform the world “will go further and further away from us.” Describing peace as a
means and a vision that is continuously evolving, he said, “Peace is not just the absence of war. It implies justice, fairness, development, equality… life giving inclusive values that are required for the fullness of humanity.” “If we’re at peace with ourselves locally we definitely can contribute towards transforming the world,” maintained Ahidur Rehman taking from his experience of working with the Muslim Council Dimapur. Stating that it should start at the house and at the neighbourhood, he added that communicating and networking within the community and respecting others' sentiments wherever one maybe is essential. “Unity can be for strength but not always for peace.”
Governor appeals to wear Khadi products KohiMA, ApriL 30 (Mexn): Promoting the use of Khadi products, Governor of Nagaland & Assam, PB Acharya today appealed to all individuals, Ministers, MLAs, and officers to start using Khadi products and also popularise the Khadi. The Governor further appealed to all Government employees to wear Khadi at least once a week and be proud of using Khadi products. In a press release, Acharya recollected that Prime Minister Narendra Modi had made an appeal to all the people of India during his ‘Mann Ki Baat’ programme in 2014 to use at least one cloth of Khadi. After his appeal, there has been a total change in people’s approach towards Khadi. Its sales have increased almost by 100%, which clearly demonstrates the relevance and desire for Khadi products, the Governor said. Khadi, Acharya said, has special significance in India as “it is a proud legacy of our national freedom movement and Mahatma Gandhi.” Khadi is a hand spun, hand woven, skin friendly fabric, he said, adding Khadi should be cherished and promoted as part of our legacy.
'Nagaland can play vital role in Act East Policy' KohiMA, ApriL 30 (Mexn): Governor of Nagaland & Assam, PB Acharya today stated that North East India, especially Nagaland, can play a vital role in Government of India’s Act East Policy. “We should avail the opportunities that the policy entails for the region particularly the Northeastern States which share not only geographical contiguity with the South East Asian nations but other affinities such as culture, culinary and racial similarities,” Acharya said in a press note. While congratulating the Chief Minister of Nagaland, TR Zeliang on being awarded the Global Award for ‘Lifetime Achievement in Transformation’, the Governor said, “Now that the world community has duly recognised TR Zeliang’s leadership qualities and capabilities, I am sure that we can play a pivotal role in meaningfully realising the objectives of Act East Policy.” Acharya further stated that the people of Nagaland are proud that TR Zeliang is selected for the award by a panel of renowned professionals from all parts of the world based on his leadership qualities and contributions in various fields. He wished all success to TR Zeliang in his future endeavours, added the press note issued by Commissioner & Secretary to Governor of Nagaland. “Using Khadi products provides employment and hence food to poor people who spin and weave Khadi cloth. It is eco-friendly, porous and made of cotton and thus healthful besides being austere and simple. It is a statement about your lifestyle and values and at the same time, con-
nects you to freedom movement, to Gandhi and to all those who believe in his values,” Acharya elaborated. Maintaining that Khadi is a symbol of Indian textile heritage, the Governor said people should endeavour to make it a part of their daily wardrobe.
Dimapur Police crackdown Christian Writer's Workshop concludes on crimes; ten people arrested Morung express news
DiMApur, ApriL 30 (Mexn): The Anti Extortion Team under ZoneII of Dimapur Police arrested one Heshito Yepthomi, a ‘leacy’ of GPRN/ NSCN, on April 29. He was demanding annual taxes from the business houses at Gorapatti area when he was apprehended, according to a press release from PRO, Dimapur Police. Meanwhile, the Anti Extortion Team under Zone-I of Dimapur Police arrested one Salman Laskar while collecting tax in the name of GPRN/NSCN at the fish bazaar in New Market area on April 29. Cash and incriminating documents were seized from his possession, the release said. Further, on April 30, the Dimapur Police personnel of GRPS arrested five persons based on complaints received of them being involved in looting passengers arriving Dimapur in
trains late in the night. The five identified as Roshan Kumar, Bikash Harijan, Vishal Harijan, Babu Khan, and Shambu Saha have been booked and case is under investigation, the PRO informed. In another incident, the Dimapur Police personnel of GRPS arrested one person identified as Nitish Kumar from whose possession 10,000 capsules of Spasmo Proxyvon and 2,500 tablets of Nitrosen were seized on April 30. The Anti Extortion Team under Zone-I of Dimapur Police also arrested two persons while collecting tax in the name of GPRN/NSCN at the Tata parking in Khermahal area on April 30. They have been identified as Tokaho Chopy and Chinaho. Extortion slips and incriminating documents were recovered from their possession, the release added.
Shillong | April 30
A week long Christian Writer's Workshop (CWW), which started on April 26 under the theme ‘Writing To Teach’, concluded today at Indian Council of Social Science Research, North Eastern Hill University, Shillong. Eleven participants from different parts of Nagaland, Meghalaya and Assam attended the workshop. The CWW organized by the New Women Ministry, Shillong, focused on how to teach through writing. Dr. Beulah Wood, the resource person from New Zealand enlightened and taught the participants how to write and edit through her book “Writing is an Art you can Learn.” Dr. Beulah Wood, a writer, teacher and lecturer has written over 35 books and booklet. Participants, especially from Nagaland, said they were extremely en-
dr. Beulah Wood with atola supong, director, new Women's Ministry, and participants of the workshop at iCssr, nehU, shillong, Meghalaya.
riched and enhanced through the writer's workshop. “I feel empowered as a writer,” said Aolemla Pongen, a participant from Kohima. "I feel God has brought me to this place at the right time. I have learned so many new things and I have gained new perspectives," added Renthunglo Shitiri, an aspiring writer from Dimapur. Imtimatsung from Mokokchung
NPCB issues directives Moatsü festival at Mkg Town on May 3 ApriL 30 on using firecrackers MoKoKchung, (Mexn): Hectic preparation is unDiMApur, ApriL 30 (Mexn): Nagaland Pollution Control Board (NPCB), under Section 31 A of the Air (Prevention and control of Pollution) Act, 1981 and section 8 of the Noise (Regulation and Control of Pollution) Rule, 2000, has issued directives on using firecrackers. The directives have been issued observing that firecrackers are widely used during festive seasons and celebrations. NPCB said that if there is to be firework, prior permission has to be taken from the concerned administration who shall give permission to carry out the firework specifying the time and place for the purpose (away from the hospitals, schools, residential areas). Wide publicity shall be given prior to the event to avoid panic to the people in the vicinity and to maintain congenial environment, prevent annoyance, disturbance, and discomfort to the public, the Board stated. In relation to this, the NPCB highlighted the Noise (Regulation and Control of Pollution) Rule, 2000 laid down by the Government of India in order to regulate noise so that people are least disturbed. The Board also informed that the Deputy Commissioner is the authority to implement the said rule. Bursting of crackers from 10:00 pm to 6:00 am is not permitted, it further said, adding firecrackers above 125 decibels are banned.
derway for the Moatsü celebration at Imkongmeren Sports Complex, Mokokchung, which will be graced by the former Chief Minister of Nagaland and present Governor of Odisha, Dr SC Jamir as the chief guest. A press release informed that the Moatsü celebration is being organized by Jangpetkong Senso Telongjem (Jangpetkong Citizens’ Union), Mokokchung Town. MLA (Chairman DAN & NBRM) Dr Longrineken will grace the function as the guest of honor. An elaborate Moatsu festival programme has been chalked out by the JST to celebrate the premier festival of the Ao community. Besides the traditional songs and dances to be presented by cultural troupes from different villages under Jangpetkong range, there will be a Moatsü essay and painting competition, a raffle draw and a grand Moatsu feast. The planning committee of the JST, Mokokchung Town Moatsu fes-
thanked the New Women Ministry for organizing the workshop and felt honored to be a part of such a helpful workshop. New Women Ministry is a Discipleship Literature Mission Training based in Shillong, Meghalaya. The ministry organizes writer's workshop, prayer seminars and teachers programmes from time to time.
Mex FiLe DC Longleng informs LongLeng, ApriL 30 (Mexn): With regard to its advertisement for two posts of Dobashi-II published in the local dailies, office of the Deputy Commissioner, Longleng has informed all the applicants for the posts that the interview will be held on May 18, 2016 from 10:00 am at DC office, Longleng. In a press release, the DC of Longleng, Y Denngan Avennoho Phom informed all to appear for the interview as per the date and time specified.
DPC elects new officials DiMApur, ApriL 30 (Mexn): General body meeting of Dimapur Press Club was held on April 29 at the Press Point, Super Market, where new office bearers for the tenure 2016-2018 were elected. The elected office bearers are: Moa Longkumer – President; Temjen Anichar – Vice-President; Henlly Phom – General Secretary; Imkong Walling – Joint Secretary; Temshinaro – InformaWorkers busy constructing the tra- tion & Publicity Secretary; Caisii Mao – Sports Secretary; ditional Morung stage for the Moatsu Imrong Jamir – Finance Secretary; Dilip Sharma – Treacelebration at imkongmeren sports surer. During the meeting, the Audit Report was presentComplex, Mokokchung on april 30. ed by the outgoing treasurer, which was accepted by the tival has extended invitation to all the house, informed a press release from DPC. citizens of Jangpetkong range, in-laws and well-wishers to join in the grand celebration.
WYSU informs students
DiMApur, ApriL 30 (Mexn): Western Yimchungru Students’ Union (WYSU) has informed all Yimchungru students planning to seek admission in and around Kohima and Dimapur to contact the concerned WYSU officials for the same. The union also informed that any students planning to undergo professional, polytechnics, comfortable years after and general courses in North India can also contact the the award of the TFC and officials. “The WYSU is concern and very much ready to opined that there should help to any needy students during admission season,” not be an overdraft during stated a press from WYSU Vice President, Yanlumong the year. All the Civil De- and General Secretary, Tsukhumong. For more informaposits and Backlogs and tion, contact the following WYSU officials: Vice President even the proposals of the – 09856584846 and General Secretary – 8729931462. current year will be able to be released without much difficulties and problems, he said and appealed to all the officers and staff to continue to work with concertKohiMA, ApriL 30 (Mexn): Dr. TM Lotha, MLA ed effort and team spirit. and Chairman, Committee on Subordinate Legislation He also stated that to has fixed the first meeting of the Committee on May 4, manage the State’s financ- 11:00 am in the Committee Room of the Nagaland Leges and to be an officer of islative Assembly Secretariat. Therefore, all Members of the Finance Department, the Committee on Subordinate Legislation (2016-17) one cannot be expected to have been requested to attend the meeting positively. be liberal but to stand firm to say “No” as and when the situation requires. He recBirthday GreetinGs ollected that working in the Finance Department for 10 years, the average work- Dear Jamina, ing hours was about 9-10 hours and during the peak May God's grace surmonths, it was more than round you, direct you and 12 hours. He appealed to help you to live your life acthe officers to continue cording to his will on your with the work culture and birthday and everyday! ethics which will not only Happy birthday, niece. benefit the State, but also personal as it will leave beLove you hind a legacy for generaThe Knights tions. Hawaii, United States
Finance Department bids farewell to Secretary KohiMA, ApriL 30 (Mexn): The Finance Department today bade farewell to Y. Kikheto Sema, Secretary, Finance & Budget at the department’s conference hall. RC Acharjee, Financial Adviser, stated that the dream to train young local people to take up the responsibility of the preparation of State budget was realised through Kikheto, who was not only efficient in the management and monitoring of the State’s finances but was also instrumental in motivating and building up young local officers to take up the responsibilities of preparing the budget. Acharjee further stated that there are only few people who will be able to work in the capacity that Kikheto worked, a press release informed. V Kezo, OSD (General & Budget) recognised Kikheto as a performer who has left a big footprint that nobody will be really stepping into. However, he said, officers and staff of the Finance Department will try to fill
(From left) y Kikheto sema, temjen toy, and rC acharjee.
into the steps with a concerted and collective effort. Senior Research Officer, K Kepfo acknowledged that in his 27 years of service in the Finance Department, Kikheto was the best Team Leader and Captain, who led by example and work ethics, and trained everyone so they will be able to become efficient officers and staffs to carry the burden of the State’s finances, the release said. Temjen Toy, Principal Secretary & Finance Commissioner, recollected the
efficiency of Kikheto in planning, organizing and execution of programs and his ability to control and monitor the events and any undertaking that he initiated. He stated that the favourable award of the Fourteenth Finance Commission was due to the tireless efforts of Kikheto. He also expressed confidence that Kikheto will be able to handle any other department in the state well since he could handle finance department during difficult times.
Meanwhile, Kikheto Sema recounted that he was initially proposed to work in the Finance Department in 1993; however, he joined only in September 2005 as OSD (Budget) - the first local officer after 42 years of statehood. His posting before the Thirteenth Finance Commission (TFC) and encounter with the negative award of the TFC was challenging, interesting and amazing, he stated, adding during his 28 and half years of service as an officer, the last 10
years in Finance Department was the most difficult and challenging yet rewarding experience. He recollected how he had to personally beg certain departments to come to the rescue of the State during the crucial moments of the financial constraints and thanked those departments for coming forward to save the state from what is commonly known as embargo. At the end of the TFC, he said, the closing deficit was Rs. 1542.17 crores. However, with a better award of the Fourteenth Finance Commission (FFC) from 2015-16 and under the leadership of Chief Minister who is also in-charge of Finance portfolio and efficient Finance Commissioner backed by the efficient officers of the Finance Department, particularly the Budget & Monitoring Cell, for the first time, the State’s deficit could be brought down to a great extent. He hoped that the current year 201617 will be one of the most
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nce, all the trees of the forest started talking among each other. The tall and handsome Fir Tree boasted, “I am the most beautiful tree. Look at my branches. They almost touch the sky!” B7He then pointed to the Bramble and said, “You are useful for nothing at all, while I am used for making roofs and houses.”
Find the picture (in the right) The hidden on the forest floor. Fir-Tree and the Bramble The Fir Tree kept on boasting about himself. The Bramble was wise and thought for a while. Then he looked at the Fir Tree and replied, “I am happy the way I am, even though I am small. You should be sorry for yourself. You are a poor creature. Don’t forget that soon people will come to cut you down with axes and saws. Then you will not be able to do anything. You will be turned from a beautiful tree into tables and chairs. Then you will wish that you had grown up a Bramble, not a Fir Tree! I may not have much value but at
least I am free. People don’t cut me.” The Fir Tree realised that he was wrong and kept quiet.
Lets Get Stab a potato with a straw
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s it possible to stab a potato with a drinking straw? Find out with this fun science experiment for kids that shows how air pressure can be used in surprising ways.
drinking straw by it sides (without covering the hole at the top) and try quickly stabbing the potato, what happens? • Repeat the experiment with a new straw but this time place your thumb over the top, covering the hole.
What you'll need:
What's happening?
• Stiff plastic drinking Placing your thumb straws over the hole at the top of • A raw potato the straw improves your ability to pierce the potaInstructions: to skin and push the straw • Hold a plastic deep into the potato. The
Facts Corner • Trains are built to transport passengers or cargo along rail tracks. • There are all kinds of different trains that are built for a range of purposes and environments. • Trains can be powered by a variety of energy sources including steam, diesel and electricity. • Early trains relied on ropes, horses or gravity. • The use of steam locomotives developed through the 19th century before diesel and electric locomotives began to replace them in the 20th century. • Cargo trains are typically powered by a locomotive which pulls from
WHAT YOU’LL NEED
You’ll need one rinsed plastic cup, potting soil, grass seed, construction paper, fine-tipped markers, and glue sticks.
DIRECTIONS
first time you tried the experiment you may have only pierced the potato a small amount, so why are you more successful on the second attempt?
Covering the top of the straw with your thumb traps the air inside, forcing it to compress as you stab the straw through the po-
tato skin. This makes the straw strong enough to pierce the potato, unlike the first attempt where the air is pushed out of the straw.
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the front. • Some trains have a second locomotive which helps by pushing from the back. • Passenger trains often feature self-propelled carriages (multiple units) that can be joined with other units. Trains such as these are more energy efficient but may require more maintenance than a single locomotive vehicle. • Some high speed rail services can reach speeds over 300 kph (186 mph). • In operation since 1964, Japan’s Shinkansen (bullet train) is a well known example of a high speed passenger rail sys-
forehead) on the construction paper. The top of the cup is the hairline. Fill each cup with potting soil to about half an inch from the top. Then sprinkle grass seed on the soil, and cover the seed with a thin layer of soil. Set the “Samsons” in a sunny windowsill, and keep them well watered.
tem. • Opened in 1994, the Channel Tunnel carries passengers between the UK and France on a high speed railway. • Technologies such as magnetic levitation may provide faster, more efficient train travel in the future. Magnetic levitation propels trains forward using magnets,
inches long, kids can cut the “hair.”
FOR EXTRA IMPACT
• Tell kids how God gave Samson a special gift of strength but Delilah stole his strength. Read aloud Judges 16:15-19. • Ask kids: What are some special gifts God has given you?
keeping the vehicle levitated but close to the track. • Monorails feature a single rail and are often elevated above ground. • Funicular (or venicular) railways feature two cars/trams attached by cables that counterbalance each other as they move up and down a steep slope.
• There are many train enthusiasts around the world interested in everything from rail history to famous train journeys, model trains, railway photography and other hobbies related to railways. • You may have heard of Thomas the Tank Engine, a popular character from British television and literature. Thomas is a small steam locomotive who starred in the children’s television series with a variety of other railway friends.
FAITH LEAF
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Bono says Christian artists need to Have relationship with God write more songs about failed marriages T he law of relationship with God is, “KNOW GOD, BELIEVE IN HIM, FEAR HIM AND OBEY HIM.” By keeping the law only, relationship with God is possible; there is no other way. The world being full of evils is because of lack of relationship with God. If all of the wrongs are to be put right, if the people who are under the bondage of sins are to be delivered and if we will be more than conquerors in our way of journey in this world, all these will be by having relationship with God alone. The greatest gain for mankind in the world is truly knowing God and doing His will. The greatest loss for mankind is unknowing God and displeasing Him. Nobody gains anything by doing against the will of God. Nobody does the right thing with endurance before God in vain. God rewards according to the deeds. Relationship with God is the whole thing for mankind. In relationship with God He guides us according to His will and He is with us in all our steps. Such
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U2 lead singer Bono attends a Senate Appropriations State, Foreign Operations and Related P ro g ra m s Su b c o m m i t t e e hearing on “Causes and consequences of violent extremism and the role of foreign assistance” on Capitol Hill in Washington April 12, 2016. Popular rockstar Bono and retired Presbyterian Pastor Eugene Peterson have teamed up to release a new documentary about the two men’s unlikely relationship and a conversation they had on the book of Psalms. Bono, the frontman for the legendary rock band U2, and Peterson, the author of The Message: The Bible in Contemporary Language, released the 20-minute documentary titled “Bono and Eugene Peterson: The Psalms” on Tuesday. The documentary was released through the California-based Fuller Theological Seminary’s new media venture “Fuller Studio.” The video starts off by showing a 2002 video of the Ireland-born Bono, who often quotes passages from The Message during concerts, thanking Peterson, on behalf of himself and other U2 band members, for the translation work that he has done. The documentary then shows Peterson discussing how he first learned from his students that Bono had praised his work when they showed him a copy of Rolling Stone magazine that quoted Bono talking about The Message. Peterson explains in the video that at the time, he didn’t know who Bono was, as he had never paid attention to U2 or the hard rock scene. Peterson, however, quickly grew to like Bono when he realized that he was a simple man and a brother in faith. Although Peterson had previously turned down a chance to meet with Bono, he eventually met Bono in 2009 when he was invited to come to a concert in Dallas. During the trip, Bono and Peterson sat down for a three-
hour lunch. “We had a lovely conversation. It was just very personal, relational. He didn’t put me on any kind of a pedestal and I didn’t him. So we were very natural with each other,” Peterson says in the documentary. “I was just … I was just really taken by the simplicity of his life, of who he is, there was no pretension to him. At that point, I felt like he was a companion in the faith.” The documentary then explains how U2 ended its North American tour by playing the song “40,” which has lyrics adapted from Psalm 40. “I think it is one of his best songs. He sings it a lot. It is one of the Psalms that reaches into the hurt and disappointment and difficulty of being a human being,” Peterson continues. “It acknowledges that in a language that is recognizable and reaches into the heart of the person, the stuff we all feel but many of us don’t talk about.” In the video, a narrator recites part of Psalm 40, as translated in The Message. The second part of the documentary is filmed at Peterson’s home in Flathead Lake, Montana, where Peterson and Bono sat down to discuss the Psalms in depth in a conversation moderated by Fuller Theological
Seminary professor David Taylor. “We are at Eugene and Jan Peterson’s home and Bono is flying here from Vancouver in order to meet, be together, connect as friends, but also to have a conversation about the Pslams in order to share this common love for the Psalms and bear witness to others about the beauty and power of the Psalms,” Taylor explains in the video. During the conversation, Peterson says he was 12 years old when he discovered the Psalms and was confused because he came from a culture where “every word in the Bible was the Word of God, literally.” He adds that after about a few weeks of being confused, he finally learned what a metaphor was. “I think the Psalms are important because for some people, like me at 12 years old, it showed me that imagination was a way to get inside the truth,” Peterson says. Bono then comments that he remembers thinking as a child that that the Psalms had great words but “it was a shame about the tunes.” There was one exception, Psalm 23 (the Lord is my shepherd), which he believed had a great melody and great lyrics. Bono then sang a rendition of Psalm 23. The conversation then moved to the topics of honesty and
dishonesty. “I find a lot, in Christian art, a lot of dishonesty,” Bono says. “I think it is a shame because these are people who are vulnerable to God in a good way. I would love if this conversation would inspire people who are writing these beautiful voices and these beautiful gospel songs, write a song about their bad marriage, write a song about how they are pissed off at the government, because that is what God wants from you — the truth. That truthfulness, that truth will set you free and blow things apart.” “Why I am suspicious of Christians is because of this lack of realism and I would like to see more of that in art, in life and in music,” Bono adds. Bono and Peterson were asked how Christians should address the need for violence that lives in their own hearts. “We need to find a way to cuss without cussing,” Peterson suggests. “The Imprecatory Psalms surely do that. They just lay it out and I just think they are really important … if we have to have some way in context to tell people how mad we are.” Bono replies: “I love the idea of finding a way to cuss without cussing and you have to give vent to that.”
Joyce Meyer reveals father raped her 200 times; Sexually assaulted other girls too Stoyan Zaimov
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hristian author and speaker Joyce Meyer has revealed further details about the sexual abuse she suffered at the hands of her father growing up, sharing that she was raped at least 200 times. In an interview posted on her website Monday, Meyer admitted that some of the things her father did were too crude to publicly talk about, but said she is sharing her testimony in order to inspire others and give them hope that recovery and healing through God is possible. Although Meyer has talked about the sexual abuse she suffered as a child numerous times in the past, in the latest interview she said using the term “sexual abuse” is not enough anymore, and the real truth is that her father raped her. “ He d i d n ’ t f o rc e m e
physically, but through lies, and manipulation, and fears, and threats, I was still forced,” she said. “My father did rape me, numerous times, at least 200 times.” In a sermon, the Christian author detailed the numerous occasions and tactics her father would use while she was growing up to abuse her, such as when her mother would go out shopping, or when he would take her swimming. “There was no place I ever felt safe growing up,” she said. Meyer revealed that her father abused other girls as well. “He wanted me to bring girls from school home so he can abuse them,” she said. And while she was able to come up with excuses for her classmates, she said her father sexually abused their neighbor’s daughter. “I was ashamed of my parents,” Meyer revealed, noting the shame
was extremely overbearing to her as a child, for what she suffered through, and what her father did to her and other girls. “Sexual abuse is so shaming that nobody talks about it. Nobody knows how to talk about it,” Meyer stated, adding that she was too afraid to tell anyone about the way she was being mistreated as a child. The Christian speaker noted that she lived in a very “controlled atmosphere,” where her father prevented her from doing any after school activities, including getting her a graduation dress or ring. “Even on good days the atmosphere that we lived in was super charged with fear, because you never knew what mights set him off,” she added. What is more, she was forced to pretend she was someone she wasn’t, as her father would give her pornography to look at, and ask her how it makes her feel. “For me to have to pretend that I liked something that I despised,
I think that was one of the most damaging things,” she said. Meyer shared that part of the reason she is being so open now with her testimony is that she is thankful for God’s gift of freedom in not having to pretend anymore. “Literally, what he did was rape me, every week, at least once a week, until the time I was 18. My father, who I was supposed to be able to trust, who was supposed to keep me safe, raped me a minimum of 200 times,” she said. Despite what she suffered through, Meyer said she loves her life now, noting that she has four grown children with her husband, Dave, including 10 grandchildren. “How can that have happened to me, and me be standing here today, if God is not alive and well?” she asked the audience. “I want people to know how good God is, and that your struggle is worth it, your journey is worth it. Don’t give up,” she encouraged.
men and women cannot go astray in their lives. (Ps. 37:5; 23) Since the fate of human life wholly depends on the will of God, the fear of God should be always given most importance with vigilance. Such men and women are in the love and under the power of God and they have peace which the world does not know, security and courage and they are on the unconquerable foundation (Mat. 7:24 – 27). So our lives should be always in relationship with God. PRAYER Our loving God, Give me wisdom and power so that I may live and do whatever thing in such a way of truly knowing you, believing, fearing and obeying you to have relationship with you. It is believed that one who prays in this manner every day, God will lead him or her to know Him more and more and to walk according to His will. Rev. L. Suohie Mhasi
The meaning of faith Selie Visa
Scripture: Now faith is being sure of what we hope for and certain of what we do not see. This is what the ancients were commended for. By faith we understand that the universe was formed at God’s command, so that what is seen was not made out of what was visible. Hebrews 11:1-3 General explanation: Faith is not merely what a person believes, i.e., accurate doctrine or creed, but also and more importantly, that the object of his faith is valid. Faith is being sure of what we hope for and certain of what we do not see. The knowledge that the universe exists is not faith. Faith is knowing that the universe and everything in it was created by God out of nothing. God spoke and it was! Faith is seen in the examples of the servants of God who committed their lives to him in unwavering trust and obedience. Faith in God is not taking a blind step into an unknown darkness; it is taking a safe step into a well-lit room. Faith is not a blind leap into the dark; it is a sure and confident leap into the arms of God... the safest place to be. Definition of faith: Faith means to trust in or reliance on God who is himself trustworthy. God stands at the centre and faith is to be true to him. Throughout the Old Testament the focus of faith is exclusively on the God of Abraham, Isaac and Jacob. God’s mighty acts on behalf of Israel call for trust and belief in him. In the New Testament fidelity to God is the sign of the righteous person. God alone can be the object of trust and faithfulness. Faith in Jesus is the manifestation of God’s power. Paul explains that faith must be active in love. Without love faith is empty. Faith must also be grounded in hope so that it recognizes that the first-fruits of God’s promises manifested in the the death and resurrection of Christ will be fulfilled on the last day. He also links faith with righteousness and justification. The Value of Faith: People are kept secure by Faith. We are established Faith. We are saved by Faith. Sicknesses are healed by Faith. We are sanctified by Faith. We receive the Holy Spirit by Faith. We live by Faith. Faith causes men to be a blessing to others. Disbelieving God is a great sin. Faith is necessary to please God. Faith is the Gift of God: Faith is a gift of God. The apostles ask Jesus to increase their faith. Faith is given by the Spirit. The Purpose of Faith: Faith is necessary to gain understanding and to grow in the truth. Faith is needed to grow in the grace of God. Faith helps us to rejoice. The effect of Faith: Faith produces internal change and good works. The test of faith produces perseverance and spiritual endurance. Healings are received by faith. Miracles are accomplished by faith. Faith is a present and continuing reality, not simply a virtue sometimes practiced in antiquity. It is a living thing,
a way of life. There are realities for which we have no material evidence, though they are not the less real for that. Faith enables us to know that they exist and, while we have no certainty apart from faith, faith does give us genuine certainty. Faith is the basis, the substructure of all that the Christian life means, all that the Christian hopes for. Faith is trust in the person of Jesus, the truth of his teaching, and the redemptive work which he accomplished at Calvary. Mountain-moving Faith A small congregation in the foothills of the Great Smokies built a new sanctuary on a piece of land willed to them by a church member. Ten days before the new church was to open, the local building inspector informed the pastor that the parking lot was inadequate for the size of the building. Until the church doubled the size of the parking lot, they would not be able to use the new sanctuary. Unfortunately, the church with its undersized parking lot had used every inch of their land except for the mountain against which it had been built. In order to build more parking spaces, they would have to move the mountain out of the back yard. Undaunted, the pastor announced the next Sunday morning that he would meet that evening with all members who had “mountain moving faith.” They would hold a prayer session asking God to remove the mountain from the back yard and to somehow provide enough money to have it paved and painted before the scheduled opening dedication service the following week. At the appointed time, 24 of the congregation’s 300 members assembled for prayer. They prayed for nearly three hours. At ten o’clock the pastor said the final “Amen.” “We’ll open next Sunday as scheduled,” he assured everyone. “God has never let us down before, and I believe He will be faithful this time too.” The next morning, as he was working in his study, there came a loud knock at the pastor’s door. When he called, “Come in,” a rough looking construction foreman appeared, removing his hard hat as he entered. “Excuse me, Reverend. I’m from Acme Construction Company over in the next county. We’re building a huge new shopping mall over there and we need some fill dirt. Would you be willing to sell us a chunk of that mountain behind the church? We’ll pay you for the dirt we remove and pave all the exposed area free of charge, if we can have it right away. We can’t do anything else until we get the dirt in and allow it to settle properly.” The little church was dedicated the next Sunday as originally planned and there were far more members with “mountain moving faith” on opening Sunday than there had been the previous week! Faith is not doubting but having complete confidence in what God is capable of doing.
Whispering hope, making my heart rejoice in its sorrow
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hat the world sees as a curse God can turn it into a blessing if we allow Him. To the world cancer is such a hideous word. Never have I heard anyone using the word ‘cancer’ with a positive undertone. It always denotes something unwanted or dreadful. I have heard people murmur that it is the worst form of curse and that it obliterates a person’s life completely. Not only have I hear the word but experienced the full blow of cancer. In the last 3 years, I have had 3 major surgeries and over 40 chemotherapy sessions (and still counting) not to mention the endless blood test and scans owing to the aggressive nature of my cancer. However, contrary to everyone’s belief cancer did not destroy me. Sure I had my moments of great anguish, pain and tears but I didn’t wallow in it for long. Peace and joy resurface in my life again and again and astound me as well as everyone around me. Some people think I am in denial or that I am too obstinate to accept defeat. However, it isn’t so. You see it is an open secret. ‘For not by my strength but His’. Someone greater than my cancer gives me back my joy. Someone who loves me gives me strength to endure all things. Every time I go and meet my doctor he manages to
trump the previous report by telling me that my body is failing even further. My doctors have always determined my life expectancy in months. I have reached the stage where medically I am a hopeless terminal case. I felt for a long time that this is indeed a curse. Why not? I am losing the best years of my life to cancer. Where I should be building my life and settling down, cancer made me a regular to the hospital bed instead. But today as I reflect on my life in totality I realise that cancer has been anything but a curse. Had it not been for cancer I would never have experienced what people say leaning on God a hundred percent for every second of your life. I would not have learned to depend on God for everything-physical, emotional, spiritual and financial and seen it being fulfilled. I understand how to smile and laugh through pain and experience the power of prayer and the fellowship of believers. I have learned to be a comforter to friends who need to be comforted. I saw the value of true friends and the love of family. I have experienced that a simple word of kindness and a comforting hand can brighten the gloomy day and a word of encouragement or prayer can revive extraordinary strength within me. I see the
truth and wisdom in the word of God and the power it has over our lives. Above all, I got the opportunity to be a testimony of God’s grace in my life. So you see even though in the past 3 years I have battled some terrible moments, cancer isn’t a curse. For God is faithful and if He has seen me thus far He will see me all the way. Even as I believe that my cancer is not a curse I do not mean that everyone should go through what I have gone through to experience the grace and love of God. You who are healthy and have a good life - pause to thank God for all that you have and go to Him when everything is well with you. Be a source of joy to the down and weary. Through your lives, be a testimony to God’s faithfulness. You have the perfect opportunity to show the love of God to people around you. But I know there are some who are going though storms, some worse than mine. My dear, keep walking but don’t take your eyes off the cross. When Joshua was leading the Israelites they had to fight a lot of wars but I love how God kept reminding Joshua ‘to be Strong and courageous’ and He will win the battle for them. Many a times, we lose out on life’s battle not because God gives up on us but because we give up on Him. Life’s
trials don’t define but refine us to rekindle our relationship with our Father. So, in good times learn to appreciate the goodness of life and in bad times be always strong and courageous in Him and wait patiently. David proclaims these beautiful words in Psalms 27:13-14 “For I would have lost heart unless I had believed that I will see the goodness of the Lord in the land of the living. Be of good courage and wait upon the Lord and He shall strengthen your heart”. This is a testament of God’s faithfulness in my life and even though I do not know what tomorrow will bring I know who holds the future and as long as I stand in Him everything will be all right. For like Paul said to live is Christ and to die is gain, I say the same. HOPE Hope, a word that brightens a benighted day. A word that brings a smile amid the tears. A word that comforts the bereaved soul. A modest word, but profound if experienced. For what would men’s life be without hope? The meaninglessness of life would devour men, Desperation would drive them to the edge, But Hope makes that same man wait for a better tomorrow.
So, in happy times, hope that it will continue. In sorrow and pain, hope that tomorrow will be good. But at all times, never abandon Hope, For when you do, you give up life. Mhadeno Jamio This is the testimony of Lt. N Mhadeno Jamio. She was diagnosed with stage IV colon cancer in the summer of 2012. Doctors gave her three months to live but God had different plans, she lived beyond her medical life expectancy and witnessed Gods abundant grace in her life. Even after writing her testimony she had to undergo two more surgeries and more rounds of chemotherapy but it did not dampen her spirit. Through it all she saw the beauty of God in her life. The pain of this world became momentary for her because she knew where she was heading to. She embraced the fact that heaven is real and earth was a temporary dwelling place for her. We her family want to publish her testimony to especially encourage people suffering from various stages of cancer - Know that God is there by your side. To all the caregivers stay strong and look unto God for he will strengthen you. Mhadeno fought the good fight and went to be with the Lord on 2.05.2015.
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AgustaWestland deal: Jaitley denies Antony's claim, Cong questions Shah
AgustaWestland chopper. (IANS File Photo)
New Delhi, April 30 (iANS): The war of words over the AgustaWestland chopper deal intensified on Saturday with the Congress asking the government and the BJP a pointed question: Why a "fraud and blacklisted company" was allowed to participate in defence contracts in 2014? The charge has been outright denied by Finance Minister Arun Jaitley, who also held the defence portfolio from May to November 2014. He said AgustaWestland's parent company Fin-
meccanica was never blacklisted by the Congress-led United Progressive Alliance (UPA) government. "Will BJP chief Amit Shah answer as to why the ‘fraud company’ was given permission to participate in defence contract as a ‘subcontractor’ as also ‘supplier to a contracting party’ with government of India by order dated August 22, 2014 of Ministry of Defence?" Congress spokesperson Randeep Singh Surjewalla said at a press conference here. He sought to know from
Shah "why the same ‘fraud company’ was being given permission by the Foreign Investment Promotion Board of the Narendra Modi government as recently as on December 8, 2015?" The Congress party earlier also flayed the BJP-led NDA government for allowing the tainted AgustaWestland to take part in the `Make in India` initiative and the Defence Expo. In Thiruvananthapuram, Jaitley dismissed the charge saying the claim that the company was blacklisted by the Manmohan Singh government and it was lifted by the NDA dispensation was not true. "He (Antony) says the parent company of AgustaWestland, Finmeccanica, was blacklisted by the UPA government. No such thing has happened and I feel he is suffering from memory loss," said Jaitley. Disputing former defence minister Antony's claim, Jaitley said: "What happened was that on May
12, 2014 as defence minister Antony issued an order directing to stop all dealings with Finmeccanica. The results to the Lok Sabha polls came on May 16 and the present (Modi) government assumed office on May 26. So Antony's order did not come through." As the then defence minister, Jaitley said it was he (Jaitley) who had issued an order directing to stop all dealings with that company. But to ensure that defence preparedness was not hurt, the old supplies were allowed and future contracts were put on hold, Jaitley explained. In Delhi, BJP spokesman G.V.L. Narasimha Rao criticised the Congress for allowing the field tests of helicopters abroad and hinted that this was possibly done at the behest of Congress president Sonia Gandhi. "A.K. Antony, the then defence minister, had questioned the proposal to have these field evaluation trials abroad. This is what the CAG report also cites...
Who in the UPA government, or who in the Congress party other than Sonia Gandhi and her advisor Ahmed Patel. Who has the authority to override Antony's objections?" he asked. Congress spokesperson Surjewala attacked the BJP president saying: "Amit Shah has called AgustaWestland and its parent company Finmeccanica a 'bogus company'. Will Amit Shah ask Modi government as to why it has been protecting the same bogus company for last two years as CBI/ED investigation has reached no conclusion?" "Will Amit Shah and BJP answer to the people as to why the same 'fraud company' was permitted to be part of prime minister's 'Makein-India' programme and participate in 'Aero India Exhibition'?" he asked. Meanwhile, the CBI on Saturday questioned Air Marshal (retd.) J.S. Gujral in connection with the VVIP helicopter $750 million deal.
Corruption itself has become a business, says experts New Delhi, April 30 (iANS): Rather than simply being an unwanted element in business, corruption itself has become a business today, experts contended at an international conference here on Saturday. The weak law and the lackadaisical attitude of the law enforcement agencies has pushed the country into the clutches of corruption, senior Supreme Court advocate Francis Julain said while delivering a public lecture on Business Ethics and Corruption in the Globalised world at the India Habitat Centre here. "From politicians, lawyers, judges all are involved in corrupt practices. So much that you now live in a polluted environment," Julain lamented. "People have no hesitation in paying for unaccounted money. Privatisation has aggravated corruption," he rued while adding, "now the only hope is with the youth of the country, who raised some serious stands against corruption levels
Heat wave continues to India pitches for closer ties with New Zealand AucKlAND, April 30 scorch various parts of India (pTi): With India's 'Look East'
New Delhi, April 30 (pTi): Three fresh sunstroke casualties were reported in Odisha today as heat wave continued to sweep several parts of the country with Rajasthan's Phalodi scorching at 46ºC. The highest temperature in Odisha was recorded at 44ºC in Sonepur followed by Sundergarh (41), Talcher (40.8) and Bhawanipatna (40.5), a MeT official said. The sunstroke toll in the eastern state mounted to 13 with the three fresh cases being confirmed in Angul and Balasore districts, according to special relief commissioner's office in Bhubaneswar. Several other parts of the country also continued to reel under heat wave conditions with Barmer sizzling at 45.4ºC. Jaisalmer, Churu, Bikaner, Jodhpur and Kota recorded the maximum of 44.7, 44.5, 44.4, 44.3 and 44.2ºC respectively. In the national capital, the maximum temperature stood at 39.9ºC. Major parts of Uttar Pradesh also experienced scorching heat with Banda recording as the hottest place with a maximum temperature of 45.2ºC. Maximum temperatures hov-
ered above normal in Punjab and Haryana today with Hisar recording the highest in the region at 43ºC. While the maximum temperature in Hisar was three notches above normal, Narnaul also registered a temperature three degrees above normal and settled at 41.5ºC, a MeT department report said. Ambala's maximum settled at 40.7ºC while Karnal also braved a hot day at 40.4ºC, two notches above normal. Chandigarh experienced a hot day at 39.6ºC, up three notches. In Punjab, Amritsar had a hot day at 41.5ºC, up four notches. Ludhiana's maximum settled at 41.4ºC, three notches above normal while Patiala recorded a maximum of 40.6ºC, up two degrees. Parts of Kerala today continued to be under the spell of heatwave with Malampuzha in Palakkad district recording a maximum of 41.6ºCelsius. Kozhikode recorded 39.2ºC, while in Kannur the maximum temperature touched 37.8ºC. In Thiruvananthapuram city, the highest temperature recorded today was 35.4ºC.
of the country." The conference attended by experts from India and abroad was organised by O. P. Jindal Global University of Sonipat, Haryana in partnership with The Zicklin Centre for Research on Business Ethics at The Wharton School of University of Pennsylvania and the American Society of International Law (ASIL). "Firm corporate laws and internal control procedures are needed to stop corrupt practices," Poonam Puri, professor of law at York University in Canada, noted. "Corruption is a seriously politicised affair. It affects people at large and it is something we should all be concerned about," said C Raj Kumar, founding Vice Chancellor, O.P. Jindal Global University (JGU). "The business aspects of corruption is a very complex issue and occurs across the globe and requires a detailed insight," added Raj Kumar, who is also the dean, Jindal Global Law School (JGLS). While there is a lot of
political discourse, there is an imperative need to develop a sense of coherence and individual accountability regarding corruption, he maintained. According to the panellists, the internal nature of a firm can influence its external image as well as the behaviour of its employees. Hence there is an urgent need to have a global perspective when it comes to business ethics. They gave the example of the most recent subprime mortgage crisis, which highlighted the rampant corruption of the Wall Street brokers, leading academics and public policy practitioners of the US. "What happens inside a company transcends to the general practices outside," Melanie Reed from Tufts University in the US, said. "Corrupt behaviour has become universal in nature, it has nothing to do with culture or ethnicity of a person," said Bruce Searby, counsel at Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP, a law firm in New York.
Five killed, three injured in Mumbai building collapse
MuMbAi, April 30 (iANS) At least five people were killed and three others injured, at least one critically, when a partially-occupied building undergoing repairs came crashing down here on Saturday afternoon, officials said. According to BMC Disaster Control, the threestoried Sattar Building in the congested Grant Road area's 14th Kamathipura Lane in south Mumbai came crashing down around 2 p.m., trapping several people. The fire brigade managed to rescue five people from under the debris while a search is on to find and extricate any others feared trapped under the rubble of the old structure. At least 10 fire tenders and other rescue agencies are engaged in the relief operations at the site. Grieving family members of some of the victims alleged that the building was being shoddily repaired by the agencies concerned which could have led to the collapse. President Pranab Mukherjee during Ceremonial Reception on his ar- Local legislator Amin Patel told mediapersons that the rival at Goverment House in Auckland, New Zealand on April 30. Maharashtra repairs authority should have evacuated the New Zealand, arrived here this tacts," he said in the interview building fully before undertaking the repairs to the strucmorning and was received by with the newspaper, which, ture which could have prevented the tragedy. officials. He was later accord- however, focused on Free Trade ed a ceremonial reception at Agreement and quoted New the Governor General's House Zealand Prime Minister John which included a traditional Key as saying that their country rubbing of nose gently with wants advancement on FTA. New Zealand Governor GenOther media reports quoted eral Sir Jerry Mateparae. the Kiwi Prime Minister as say- KolKATA, April 30 (iANS): Amid tight security, over "I believe, this region holds ing that the visit of the Indian 78 percent of the around 1.24 crore electorate braved the tremendous potential for en- President will be a good oppor- sweltering heat to cast their votes for 53 constituencies in hanced trade and investment tunity to continue to talk trade the fifth and penultimate phase of the West Bengal assembly as well as people to people con- and "discuss where we're going". polls on Saturday. Stray incidents of violence were reported. Since 7 a.m., when polling began, large queues of voters were seen outside almost all the booths for 31 constituencies in South 24 Parganas and 18 in Hooghly districts besides four in South Kolkata. "Poll percentage till 5 p.m. was 78.25% overall. In Hooghly it was 78.98%, in Kolkata and ends by June 15 began on the Centre today assured the South 63.10% and in South 24 Parganas, 79.69%," said state government all assistance state chief electoral officer Sunil Gupta. February 2 itself. He said altogether 186 people were arrested, of whom Former chief minister Har- to douse the fire and those afish Rawat has asked the Gover- fected by it.Union Home Min- 177 were taken into custody under preventive sections, nor to declare Uttarakhand as ister Rajnath Singh spoke to Ut- and nine others on specific charges. After Saturday's polls, elections have been held in 269 a fire disaster struck state and tarakhand Governor K K Paul involve locals as much as pos- regarding the incidents of forest of the 294 constituencies in the state. The remaining 25 will sible in fire-extinguishing efforts. fires in the state and reviewed vote in the sixth and final phase on May 5. Pradesh Congress president the situation. During the telephonic talk, Kishore Upadhyay has also written to party workers asking them Singh assured the Governor of to work unitedly to pull the state providing all necessary assistance to the state to control the out of the "crisis." Pre-fire alerts listing possible forest fires and help in contain- New Delhi, April 30 (iANS): The second phase of fire points over the next seven ing the damage, official sources Delhi's odd-even traffic scheme aimed at battling polludays in forest areas is being made said. The Home Ministry has tion ended on Saturday evening with Chief Minister Aravailable on forest department's already sent teams of National vind Kejriwal calling it a success even as there were conwebsite www.forest.uk. govt, an Disaster Response Force to help cerns over environmental impact of fires, including at two the state administration control landfill sites. The 15-day second phase scheme, which official release here said. the forest fire. Uttarakhand is started on April 15, saw fewer traffic tickets compared to under President's rule and the the first phase but also more traffic on Delhi roads. Centre assures help As major forest fires en- Governor is the administrative Unlike the first phase held between January 1 and 15 gulfed parts of Uttarakhand, head. this year, the second phase was held with schools open and in simmering heat. It also coincided with the parliament session. Some parts of the city reported congestion despite the scheme but there were stretches across the city where traffic moved swiftly. Kejriwal on Saturday congratulated the people of Delhi for the scheme's "success".
policy evolving into 'Act East', President Pranab Mukherjee has pitched for closer ties with New Zealand and said the region has gained even "greater salience" in New Delhi's strategic thinking and economic engagement. The President, who arrived here on a maiden three-day state visit, spoke about the importance being attached by India to the Pacific region which he termed as a "natural extension of our immediate neighbourhood of South East Asia". "With our 'Look East' policy evolving into an 'Act East' policy, the region has gained even greater salience in our strategic thinking and economic engagement. Most of India's foreign trade flows through the sea lanes of the Indian and the Pacific Oceans. These lanes also bring us the bulk of our energy be it oil, gas or coal," he said in an interview to a local daily 'The New Zealand Herald'. Mukherjee, who becomes the first President to travel to
Over 78 percent turnout in fifth phase of Bengal polls
Uttarakhand: As forest fire rages, 3 NDRF teams deployed DehrADuN, April 30 (pTi): Major forest fires raged on Saturday across Uttarakhand even as three teams of NDRF were deployed in Almora, Gauchar and Pauri and one team of SDRF in Nainital to extinguish the flames. Since the beginning of forest fire incidents in the state in early February this year, 922 incidents have occurred so far killing six people including three women and a child, in separate incidents, injuring seven and blighting 1890.79 hectares of green cover, Principal Conservator of Forest (Research) B P Gupta told PTI. Rudraprayag forest division is taking the army's help for firefighting operations especially along the highways, Gupta said. Chamoli, Pauri, Rudraprayag, Tehri, Uttarkashi, Pithoragarh,
Almora and Nainital are the worst-affected districts, he said. The casualties due to forest fires which have spread to sparselypopulated remote hill areas, rose to six with another life lost in Nainital district on Friday evening. 1890.79 hectares of green cover have been destroyed by the fires which had an early start on February 2 this year due to a dry winter. Governor K K Paul reviewed the rescue efforts underway via videoconferencing with officials in the field and asked them to speed up their efforts. NDRF companies, assisted by expert teams and locals, are conducting fire-fighting and rescue operations in Garhwal and Kumaon regions. IG Sanjay Gunjyal is cordinating with NDRF, District Mag-
istrates concerned and the Principal Conservator of Forest to supervise the rescue operations. Locals are being encouraged to report a fire incident to the District Magistrate concerned as soon as they see it so that it can be controlled in time. The Governor has doubled the number of personnel deployed to control the fires from 3000 to 6000 and asked all agencies including SDRF, district administration and the rural population to contribute their bits in the exercise saying the forest department alone cannot accomplish the onerous task, Gupta said. Forest fires are a natural phenomena in summer but this time they have occurred on a bigger scale as the fire season which normally begins by February 15
Second odd-even scheme ends, Kejriwal terms it success
Two yrs of Modi govt: Survey says nearly half feel 'no change' New Delhi, April 30 (pTi) With the Modi government close to completing its two years in office, a new survey today said nearly half of the respondents (49%) feel "no change" in their living standards while another 15% feel the situation has actually worsened. The survey, conducted by the Centre for Media Studies (CMS), further claimed that "a significant percentage (43%) feels that poor people are not benefitting from programmes and schemes under the Modi government." At the same time, the 'performance appraisal' of the two years of the Modi government also found that Narendra Modi's performance as Prime Minister was being liked by a
vast majority (62%) and as many as 70%wanted him to continue as Prime Minister beyond the first 5 years. The survey, of around 4,000 respondents across rural and urban areas of 15 states, still observed that less than one third feel the Prime Minister has fulfilled promises while around 48% felt the promises have
been met partially. "On whether living and life of people is any better today than two years ago, nearly half (49%) feel 'no change' in scenario while 15% feel that situation or conditions has worsened," the survey said. Announcing the survey results at a press conference here, former Secre-
tary General of Lok Sabha Subhash C Kashyap said the personal image of the Prime Minister remains very bright and his performance is being liked by a majority. Modi's efforts to improve India's stand globally as well as improving administration at home got a thumbs up from a majority in the survey. "While NDA government's initiatives are generally appreciated, concern for increasing prices and unemployment at grass root continues," CMS Director General P N Vasanti said. Among major failures of the Union government, inflation was cited by 3% of the respondents, followed by inability to provide employment (29%) and inability to
bring much talked about black money (26%) -- one of the key promises made in the 2014 election manifesto. The major achievements cited in the survey included Jan Dhan Yojna (36%), Swachh Bharat Mission (32%) and efforts to bring foreign direct investment (23%). In the assessment of individual union ministries, Railways scored the best, followed by Finance and External Affairs Ministries. The low-performing ministries included Labour and Employment, Law, Rural Development, Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution and Social Justice and Empowerment. The ranking of the Union ministers was topped by
Sushma Swaraj, followed by Rajnath Singh, Suresh Prabhu, Manohar Parrikar and Arun Jaitley in the top 5. The low-ranked ministers in the survey were Ram Vilas Paswan, Bandaru Dattatreya, Radha Mohan Singh, J P Nadda and Prakash Javadekar. "Important ministers like Venkaiah Naidu (Urban Development) and Smriti Irani (HRD) stood as 'average' performers in their overall standing as the expecations were much higher," the report said. The assessment of ministries and Union Ministers was done based on four parameters - media presence, extent of activity on social media uilisation of MPLAD fund and people's opinion, it added.
Timber cartels in Himachal causing huge losses: Auditor ShiMlA, April 30 (iANS): The cash-strapped Himachal Pradesh State Forest Development Corp Ltd had accumulated losses of Rs.52.75 crore till the end of fiscal 2014-15 due to cartelisation by purchasers, the Comptroller Auditor General of India (CAG) has said. The CAG said the cartels resulted in the loss of Rs.18 crore on sale of deodar alone in the timber surplus state. The corporation incurred continuous losses during the last four years ended March 2015 and its accumulated loss increased from Rs.31.66 crore in 2010-11 to Rs.52.75 crore in 2014-15, according to a CAG report. Commenting on the scale of the losses in the sale of timer, the auditor said the comparison of rates of timber obtained in auction vis-a-vis market rates during 2010-2015 showed differences ranging between 60 and 105 percent which indicated that the corporation is not receiving competitive rates in auctions. Directing the government to go for e-auction to attract more bidders and to counter cartel formations, it said the bidders are currently getting huge margins either due to limited competition or a cartel formation
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Air strikes pound Syrian city of Aleppo Why Aleppo Is Syria’s Fiercest Battleground The Associated Press
As a two-month-old cease-fire collapses and peace talks stall, the northern city of Aleppo is once again a main battlefield in Syria’s devastating civil war. More than 200 people have been killed in the last nine days in airstrikes and shelling on contested neighborhoods of the city. A look at Aleppo: HISTORY Syria’s largest city and once its commercial center, Aleppo was a crossroads of civilization for millennia. It has been occupied by the Greeks, Byzantines and multiple Islamic dynasties. As one of the world’s oldest continuously inhabited cities, Aleppo’s Old City was added in 1986 to UNESCO’s list of World Heritage sites. But the civil war has damaged its landmarks, including the 11th century Umayyad Mosque, which had a minaret collapse during fighting in 2012, the 13th century citadel and the medieval marketplace, where fire damaged more than 500 shops in its narrow, vaulted passageways. Some historic sites have been used as bases for fighters. Aleppo was one of the last cities in Syria to join the uprising against President Bashar Assad’s government. Smoke rises after airstrikes on the rebel-held al-Sakhour neighborhood of Aleppo, Syria on April 29. (REUTERS Photo) SIGNIFICANCE
BEIRUT, ApRIl 29 (REUTERs): Nearly 30 air strikes hit rebel-held areas of Syria’s northern city of Aleppo on Saturday and the total number of people killed by the warring sides after nine straight days of bombardment reached nearly 250, a monitoring group said. However, a temporary “regime of calm” announced by the Syrian army late on Friday appeared to have taken hold in two other areas blighted by recent fighting, in the northwest coastal province Latakia and outskirts of the capital Damascus. The Syrian government said the “regime of calm” - from which a military source said Aleppo had been exempted - was an attempt to salvage a wider ceasefire deal reached in February. The February truce, brokered by Washington and Moscow, has all but collapsed in fighting that has intensified, particularly in and around Aleppo as peace talks in Geneva have crumbled. At least five people were killed in Aleppo early on Saturday in the latest round of air strikes, which were believed to have been carried out by Syrian government warplanes, the Syrian Observatory for Human
Rights said. The British-based monitoring group put the civilian death toll in government and rebel bombardments of neighbourhoods in Aleppo since April 22 at nearly 250. This figure included around 140 people killed by governmentaligned forces in air strikes and shellings of rebel-held areas, including 19 children, it said. Insurgent shelling of government-held areas killed 96 people, including 21 children. Aleppo, Syria’s largest city before the war, has been divided for years between rebel and government zones. Full control would be the most important prize for President Bashar al-Assad, who has been fighting to keep hold of his country throughout a five-year civil war. “A BIT QUIETER” Observatory director Rami Abdulrahman said government-held areas of Aleppo were “a bit quieter today”, but that shells fired by rebels were still intermittently hitting. “There aren’t clashes in Latakia, there aren’t clashes in Ghouta (Damascus suburbs),” only some lowerlevel violence between rival rebel
groups outside Damascus, Abdulrahman said. A resident of Western Ghouta, which is under government siege, said shellings appeared to have ceased around the capital in the hours after the start of the “regime of calm” at 1 a.m. “Until now there has been no military activity and no sound of bombardments in nearby areas, no sound of shelling or of warplanes,” the resident, Maher Abu Jaafar, told Reuters via internet messenger. “It’s the opposite of last night, when there was a lot of bombing and the sounds of rockets and shells.” A Friday statement from the Syrian army did not explain what military or non-military action a “regime of calm” would entail. It said it would last for 24 hours in Eastern Ghouta and Damascus and for 72 hours in areas of the northern Latakia countryside. The United Nations has called on Moscow and Washington to help restore the ceasefire to prevent the complete collapse of talks aimed at ending a conflict in which more than 250,000 people have been killed and millions displaced.
Because of its strategic location near the Turkish border and symbolic significance, it is often said that whoever holds Aleppo wins the war. Although it would probably not end the war, should Assad’s forces recapture Aleppo, it would mark a turning point in the conflict and deal a devastating blow to the opposition. Aleppo is about 50 kilometers (30 miles) from the Turkish border, and Ankara enjoys wide influence in northern Syria. Most of the rebels’ supplies flow across the Turkish border. If the government succeeds in completely blockading the city, it would choke off the rebels and potentially force their surrender. It would also be catastrophic for tens of thousands of civilians still living there. A DIVIDED CITY A number of insurgent groups control several neighborhoods of the city, which has been rocked by airstrikes and is being attacked from the west, south and east by government forces. The only rebel supply line is a corridor that links the city with northern parts of the province leading to the Turkish border. Government forces and their allies control most of the eastern neighborhoods as well as the international airport and the nearby Nairab air base. Militants from the Islamic State group used to control several neighborhoods in Aleppo, but they were forced out by other rebels in early 2014. The main Kurdish militia, known as the People’s Protection Units, or YPG, controls several predominantly Kurdish northern neighborhoods. The main insurgent groups in the city are the ultraconservative Ahrar al-Sham group; the Nour el-Din Zengi; the Tawhid Brigade; and the Nusra Front, al-Qaida’s branch in Syria. Smaller groups also are involved in the fighting.
U.N. resolutions against North Korea backed by Russia and China. U.S. and South Korean officials have expressed concern the North could attempt a fifth nuclear test in a show of strength ahead of its Workers’ Party congress, which begins on May 6. North Korea test-fired what appeared to be two intermediate range ballistic missiles on Thursday, but both failed, according to the U.S. military. On Friday, the White House said it was still in talks with its close ally South Korea and that the system, if installed, would not threaten other countries. “Those discussions are
ongoing,” White House spokesman Josh Earnest told reporters. “That equipment would be oriented towards the threat that is posed by North Korea, not oriented towards China or Russia.” Speaking at joint press briefing with Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi earlier on Friday called on the United States to respect “legitimate concerns” of China and Russia over the missile system. “This move goes beyond the defensive needs of the relevant countries. If it is deployed it will directly impact China’s and Russia’s respective strategic securi-
ty,” Wang said. “Not only does it threaten the resolution of the peninsula nuclear issue, it quite possibly could pour oil on the fire of an already tense situation, and even destroy strategic equilibrium on the peninsula.” North Korea’s actions should not be used as an excuse to make moves that would escalate tensions, especially the U.S. deployment of an anti-missile system, Lavrov said, according to an interpretation in Chinese. North Korea’s drive to develop a nuclear weapons capability has angered China, Pyongyang’s sole major diplomatic and economic
supporter. But Beijing fears THAAD and its radar have a range that would extend into China. Chinese President Xi Jinping has said Beijing would not allow war and chaos to break out on the Korean peninsula. Earnest gave no timing on when talks with South Korea may concluded but added that “the United States is prepared to invest resources in keeping them safe.” North and South Korea remain technically at war after their 1950-53 conflict ended in a truce, rather than a treaty. The North routinely threatens to destroy South Korea and the United States.
No war crimes charges for US troops who bombed MSF hospital in Kunduz WAshIngTon, ApRIl 30 (AFp): The US personnel who bombarded a hospital in the Afghan city Kunduz last year and killed 42 people will not face war crimes charges, their commander said Friday. The attack on the Doctors Without Borders trauma center triggered global outrage and forced President Barack Obama to make a rare apology on behalf of the US military still deployed in war-torn Afghanistan. But General Joseph Votel, the head of US Central Command, said an investigation has found the troops involved made a series of mistakes under the stress of battle and had targeted the facility by mistake. This, he argued, does not add up to a war crime, and the 16 personnel found to have failed in their duties will face administrative suspensions or reprimands rather than courts martial. “The investigation concluded that certain personnel failed to comply with the rules of engagement and the law of armed conflict,” he told reporters. “The investigation found that the incident resulted from a combination of human errors, process
errors and equipment failures and that none of the personnel knew they were striking a hospital.” This argument did not appease Doctors Without Borders (MSF), an international medical relief agency, which has condemned the strike on its facility as a crime, and has repeatedly demanded an international inquiry. “Today’s briefing amounts to an admission of an uncontrolled military operation in a densely populated urban area, during which US forces failed to follow the basic laws of war,” MSF president Meinie Nicolai said. “It is incomprehensible that, under the circumstances described by the US, the attack was not called off.” Nicolai argued the threshold for deeming an attack on a hospital a crime should not be the soldiers’ intent and lamented that the Afghan victims of the strike have no legal recourse against the US military. “The lack of meaningful accountability sends a worrying signal to warring parties, and is unlikely to act as a deterrent against future violations of the rules of war,” she said. Last year, Obama called MSF
to offer his apologies for the strike, but on Friday his spokesman Josh Earnest told reporters that the president stood by the Pentagon’s investigation. “This is the transparent, thorough and objective accounting that the president had asked for,” he said. “The United States goes to great lengths to avoid civilian casualties and when those casualties do occur ... the United States of America owns up to it.” TAlIBAN VICTORY On October 3, 2015 US Special Forces were deployed to Kunduz alongside Afghan forces in order to recapture the northern city from the Taliban, who had overrun it in one of their dramatic successes of the war. At the time of the attack on the hospital the joint US and Afghan force had been engaged in a fierce street battle for four days and, according to Votel, was tired and running low on supplies. Coming under fire once again the troops called for air support from an AC-130 gunship, a powerful war plane based on the airframe of a transport but equipped with cannons and a howitzer. According to Votel, the air crew
scrambled earlier than they had expected and failed to take list of protected sites with them. A radio that could have passed on the coordinates in flight malfunctioned. Once over Kunduz the plane was fired upon by a ground to air missile, a rare threat in the Afghan theater, and the crew had to take evasive action before returning to the scene of the fighting. The special forces on the ground attempted to describe the location of a Taliban-occupied building around 400 yards from the hospital. In the confusion, however, the war plane targeted the wrong site. “Our forces did not receive fire from the trauma center during the incident nor did the investigation find that insurgents were using it as a base for operations,” Votel said. Despite no fire coming from the hospital, the AC-130 turned its enormous firepower on the target, pummelling it repeatedly over an extended period. Witnesses told MSF that the main central block of the facility housing the intensive care unit was targeted precisely, with nearby buildings unscathed, and many patients burned to death in their beds.
Rescuers search rubble of Nairobi building collapse nAIRoBI, ApRIl 30 (REUTERs): Rescue workers raced on Saturday to save more residents from the rubble of a six-storey building in Nairobi after it collapsed overnight following heavy rain. At least 12 people were confirmed dead. President Uhuru Kenyatta visited the site of Friday night’s disaster and ordered the arrest of the owners of the building, which had been condemned by the authorities. One man was pulled out alive on Saturday afternoon to cheers from the crowd. Earlier, Interior Minister Joseph Ole Nkaissery told reporters at the scene that the cries of a woman and child had been heard. Their fate was not clear. “We are still hearing some voices from the collapsed building,” Kenya National Disaster Operation Centre director Colonel Nathan Kigotho said, in Nairobi’s poor Huruma district. “We don’t have the exact number of people buried in the rubble.” He said 12 bodies had been recovered from the building. Heavy rains have led to building collapses in the past in poor neighbourhoods of the Kenyan capital, which residents have usually blamed on shoddy or illegal construction. The building in Huruma in eastern Nairobi had 198 rooms, Kigotho said. Some residents escaped before the collapse and at least 133 people had been rescued. The president told officials “to undertake an immediate survey of all the houses in the area to find out those which are at risk of collapsing”, his office said in a statement.
Japan ties should be based on cooperation: China says BEIJIng, ApRIl 30 (REUTERs): China’s relations with Japan should be based on cooperation not confrontation, China’s foreign minister told his Japanese counterpart on Saturday, adding that China would judge Japan’s desire to improve ties depending on its actions. China, the world’s second-largest economy, and Japan, the third-largest, have a difficult political history, with ties strained by the legacy of Japan’s World War Two aggression and conflicting claims over a group of uninhabited East China Sea islets. Ties have been thawing recently, with meetings between Chinese President Xi Jinping and Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, but Beijing remains deeply suspicious of Japan, particularly of moves by Abe to allow the military to fight overseas for the first time since the war. Meeting in Beijing, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi told Japanese Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida that ties had fallen to a low ebb, something Japan should be clear of the reasons for. “We have recently seen the Japanese side repeatedly expressing its hope of improving the bilateral relationship. You have also shown your willingness to take the first step. If you come with sincerity, we welcome you,” Wang said. “Facing up to history, abiding by promises and cooperation rather than confrontation should be the basis of China-Japan relations.” Kishida, in comments in front of reporters, thanked Wang for expressions of condolence from China for recent earthquakes in Japan.
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US stands by South Korea defense talks despite China, Russia objections WAshIngTon/BEIJIng, ApRIl 30 (REUTERs): The White House on Friday said talks to install a new anti-missile defense system in South Korea would continue in the wake of nuclear arms and missile tests by North Korea despite calls by China and Russia for the United States to back off. The United States and South Korea have begun talks on possible deployment of the Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) system after North Korea tested its fourth nuclear bomb on Jan. 6 and conducted missile tests. The nuclear test and missile launches violate
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Kohima Science College (Autonomous) Jotsoma, Nagaland NAAC Accredited ‘A’ Grade Academic Programmes for 2016
1. Higher Secondary (Science)
2. Bachelor of Science (Honours) in the following subjects: a) Anthropology b) Botany c) Chemistry d) Geography e) Geology f) Mathematics g) Physics h) Statistics i) Zoology 3.Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in English 4. Master of Science in the following subjects: a) Anthropology b) Botany c) Geology d) Mathematics e) Physics f) Zoology
Important information and dates for admission
Issue of forms & prospectus
- 04/05/2016 (Wednesday)
Last date of submission of application forms
-12/05/2016 (Thursday)
For Class XI Entrance Test i) Date ii) Time
- 13/05/2016 (Friday) - 9:00 am to 11:00 am
Declaration of result of entrance test
-14/05/2016 (Saturday)
Admission for selected candidates
-16/05/2016 (Monday) [10:00 am to 4:00 pm] & 17/05/2016 (Tuesday) [10:00 am to 12:00 noon]
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- 17/05/2016 (Tuesday) [1:00 pm sharp]
Orientation
-21/05/2016 (Saturday) [10:00 am]
Commencement of classes
- 23/05/2016 (Monday)
For B Sc Entrance Test i) Date ii) Time
- 20/05/2016 (Friday) - 9:00 am to 11:00 am
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-21/05/2016 (Saturday)
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-23/05/2016 (Monday) [10:00 am to 4:00 pm]
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-24/05/2016 (Tuesday) [10:00 am sharp]
Orientation
-01/07/2015 (Friday) [10:00 am]
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-02/07/2016 (Saturday)
For M Sc Admission process for M Sc programme will begin after the declaration of NU results. Dr I Anungla Aier, Principal Kohima Science College, Jotsoma, Nagaland
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Need of guidance cell in educational institutions
Four days workshop on counselling therapies concludes
Dimapur, april 30 (mExN): Interacting with the participants on the fourth and final day of the workshop on ‘Counselling Therapies’ at NEISSR Conference Hall on April 30, Dr. Mathew Thuniampral, Director, Shalom Rehabilitation Centre pointed out that guidance system is non-existent in our educational institutions. “There is a misconception on the meaning of guidance and counselling in our educational institu-
tions. Even the basic counselling that is provided in our educational institutions is provided only to students with behavioural problems. This kind of counselling looked onto as a punitive measure not as a therapeutic measure,” he said. He proposed to the teachers present in the programme that a model of guidance for each student should be developed so as to help the students to develop fully, not only in the intellectual sphere. In another session, Dr. Joan Chunkapura spoke on the importance and uses of family therapy in counselling. Every one of us comes from dysfunctional family and has experienced some dysfunctions while growing up. A dysfunction how negligible it may be cannot be taken for granted; it im-
Participants with the resource persons on the concluding day of the four days workshop on counselling therapies at NEISSR Conference Hall held on April 30.
pacts our personality and how we view the world, she explained. She taught the participants on how to use various therapies relating to family like psycho-dy-
namic therapy, communication therapy, structural family therapy and systemic therapy. In a culture which is not expressive in nature, trau-
ma can happen and is very common. More than listening and counselling, there are different other therapies that can help individuals suffering from trauma.
Dr. Joan guided the Participants into practice different exercises related to different therapy like pain drain therapy, immune system boost, exercises to
reduce anxiety and different forms of meditation. The participants expressed that the exercises were very beneficial and will help them in ameliorating the pains of people who need counselling and assistance. The workshop on Counselling Therapies concluded with a valedictory function graced by Akum Abraham, SI, Junior Adjutant, Nagaland Police as the chief guest. He exhorted the students to work and strive without diluting the values and the determination for which they decided to pursue the Master of Social Work Course. He on his part too promise to work in his own small ways utilizing the skills acquired from the workshop in making his work more people oriented and people friendly. ‘The work-
IFS Association honours retired PCCFs and HoFFs
Champions of different categories of Nagaland State Open Chess Championship 2016 pose for lens after the prize distribution programme in Dimapur on Saturday. In the open category, Melasai Dawhuo emerged as the champion. (Morung Photo)
DSSU concludes first phase of education tour
Dimapur, april 30 (mExN): Dimapur Sumi Students’ Union (DSSU) has concluded its first phase of education tour. With an objective to streamline and centralize all its units and stakeholders, DSSU toured all its 12 units/areas wherein joint consultative meetings were held with area GBs, Sumi Council, STH, Church leaders, area elders and students, a press release from DSSU President, Tovika K Chishi and General Secretary, Steve Chophy informed. The main purpose of the tour, according to the release, was to bring all stakeholders of DSSU under one roof, have consultations and exchange ideas in the greater interest of
the Sumi students in particular and Sumi community in general. DSSU President during the tour highlighted the activities of DSSU and its upcoming programs. He appealed for continued cooperation and prayer support from the units and parents. The release further informed that the second phase of tour of schools and colleges will start in the month of June, wherein the union will have joint meeting with the Sumi students. Informing that circulars and tour schedule will be passed on to the authorities for their references, DSSU has appealed to the authorities concerned for their cooperation and support.
kohima, april 30 (mExN): The Indian Forest Service Association, Nagaland organized a special function on April 27 to honour the following retired Principal Chief Conservator of Forest (PCCF) & Head of Forest Force (HoFF) – DK Zeliang, Thepfulhouvi Angami, Lolenmeren Ao and A. Rongsenwati Ao. The function was held in the conference hall of the office of the Principal Chief Conservator of Forest, Kohima. The Principal Chief Conservator of Forest Lokeswara Rao gave a brief presentation of the activities and achievements of the department for the
benefit of the retired officers, informed a press release received here. This was followed by felicitation of the officers with a memento and the Association’s jersey. The gathering was also addressed by the retired PCCFs, wherein they reminisced their service period and shared their views on various issues with the serving officers. The function was chaired by Secretary of the IFS Association Nagaland, Supongnukshi Ao. The invocation and welcome address was delivered by the President of the Association, Wepretso.
Inter-school literary competition in Jalukie Town
Lt Col. R. Bharat Sharma (Right) and Dimapur DC Kesonyü Yhome inaugurates the newly renovated labour room at Dimapur District Hospital on April 29. The renovation was initiated by Act of Kindness group under Military civic action project GOC 3 Corps. (Morung Photo)
IRCS Dimapur discourages using Red Cross symbol by other orgs Dimapur, april 30 (mExN): Managing Committee members of Indian Red Cross Society (IRCS), Dimapur District Branch have resolved to discourage other organizations from using Red Cross symbol. During the meeting of the Committee at NIIT Dimapur on April 29, the members also decided to visit implementation agencies for proper implementation of Govt. schemes after getting au-
thorization letter from the required authorities, informed a press release from IRCS, Dimapur Branch ViceChairman, Ajay Sethi said. Meanwhile, it was informed that World Red Cross Day will be observed on May 8 at Neingulie Memorial High School. All the Patrons, Vice-Patrons, Managing Committee, Life members, Junior Red Cross members & well-wishers have been requested to
be present besides various leaders of the society. Water pump which is installed at Neisatuo colony with due assistance from many sympathizers will also be inaugurated on the day. Free dental camp will also be organised on the day at Neisatuo colony under Ajay Sethi and Yogendra Gupta, who would be the chairman & co-chairman respectively, the release added.
Land Resources Department bids farewell to registrar
kohima, april 30 (mExN): Directorate of Land Resources organized a farewell programme for its outgoing registrar, Vakrale Lcho on April 28 at the directorate’s conference hall. Director Mhathung Deputy DEO, Zunheboto, Hoshito Sema (3rd from left 2nd row) inaugurated up gradation of Yanthan attributed Vakrale Vekuho New village GPS to GMS on April 9 in the presence of Vekuho new GB Vikishe Aye, as humble, honest, sincere teaching staff and other officials. and responsible while rec-
ollecting how he and the retiring registrar joined government service together. He wished her a long and happy retired life. Meanwhile, Vakrale thanked God for the good health and also the department and staff for the programme organized in her honour. She mentioned
shop has changed my outlook towards counselling. It was a normal thing for me. But, this workshop has opened many doors to my approach towards counselling. It know it can help solve problems in various ways’, said a participants during the evaluation. The workshop saw various queries and doubts being clarified on the concept of counselling and guidance. The organizers and the resource persons expressed hope and trust that the workshop will help in developing a new approach of counselling in the educational institutions. The management of NEISSR (Master of Social work Institute) would like to express our gratitude to the school authorities and NGO heads for sending their staff to attend the training.
that she had been serving in the department since its creation for the last 22 years. Though she is retiring from service, Vakrale hoped that the relationship built over the years will not retire, a press release received here said. The programme was chaired by Hoto Yeptho,
Additional Director, who praised Vakrale’s sincerity, dedication, and mild mannered nature and wished her the best in her endeavours. Speeches were also delivered by N. Kehie, DPO on behalf of district officers and staff and Botovi Sema, Superintendent on behalf of Directorate staff.
JalukiE, april 30 (mExN): In commemoration of the Golden Jubilee year of Jalukie Town (1966-2016), the Jalukie Town Golden Jubilee Literary Committee is organizing an inter-school literary competition in Jalukie Town from May 5-6. The competition scheduled to be held at the Govt. Higher Secondary School premises is “mainly focused on the students groups to bring about a spirit of oneness and belongingness for holistic upliftment and development of the town in the next generation,” according to a press release from Convenor, Jalukie Town Golden Jubilee Literary Committee. The competition, organized for schools and colleges situated in Jalukie Town, will have the following events: Drawing & Painting – Junior, Intermediate and Senior categories; Quiz –Intermediate and Senior categories; Elocution – Seniors; and Essay Writing – Higher Secondary & College students. Winners will be awarded with cash and certificates, the release said. While inviting all the schools in the town to participate in all the competition events, the Jalukie Town Golden Jubilee Literary Committee has wished all the participating students the best of luck.
public discourse
The roadblock to a settlement of the Indo-Naga conflict
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Kaka D. Iralu
hough it has been stated so many times, before we consider what I think is the main roadblock to a settlement of the Indo Naga Conflict, it is necessary to once again re-state the original and unchangeable stand of the Naga nation. The national stand of the Nagas as stated clearly by the Naga National Council (NNC) right from its formation in 1946 was to be “A Nation among the Nations.” 1. This stand was founded on the fact that the Nagas had never been conquered by any other nations and had never been subjects of any other nations in their history. 2. This stand was never for statehood under the then, newly formed Unions of India, Pakistan or Burma. The Naga stand was never for a change of citizenship or financial dependence on another country for its economic development. On the contrary, it was a stand for responsible stewardship of its own resources to build its own Nation State according to its own genius. 3. This national stand was also never a stand for sharing Nagaland’s sovereign status with that of any other country. Through out their history Nagas had never been conquered by any of her neighboring Kingdoms like the Burmese (Ava kingdom), the Meiteis, the Kacharis, the Tripuris or the Ahoms. As for the people called Indians, 99% of the Naga villagers would not have even known the existence of India in the 1940’s. This is because throughout their recorded history of over 2000 years, they had never fought even a single battle with any Indian Maharaja or Maharani. As such even in their ancient folktales and folklore, there is not a single mention of a country called India. They knew the British because they had fought so many battles with
them from 1832 to 1947, but with the exception of a few educated Nagas, in the rural villages of Nagaland, most Nagas did not even know the existence of a country called India. This was more so because in 1946, India was yet to become a nation. It was only when Indian troops moved into Nagaland in the mid 1950’s that most rural Nagas came to know the Indian face for the first time. Their experience with these new faces has left many bitter memories and scars till today. But these Naga villagers, though faced with overwhelming odds, never surrendered their ancient lands to modern India. The reader must have by now, grasped that point 1-3 summarizes the Indo-Naga story from its inception to the present. Coming back to point 2, despite all these facts of Naga history and the Naga stand, in 1960, 19 Nagas of the Naga People’s Convention (NPC), went to Delhi on July 24, 1960 and asked for an Indian state. This state was granted to Nagaland on Dec.1, 1963. But because the Naga stand was not for a state under India, fierce fighting continued until a bilateral ceasefire was finally achieved on Sept. 6, 1964. During the 1964 Ceasefire and peace talks, it was obviously clear to every Naga and Indians (as well as the whole world) that the Nagaland State Government (NSG) was set up with only 0.1 % of the Nagas, whereas the Federal Government of Nagaland (FGN) was set up with the mandate of 99.9 % of the Naga public. Also, the NSG played no role in bringing about the Indo-Naga Ceasefire of 1964. This Ceasefire was achieved through the mediation of the Nagaland Baptist Church Council. Finally, the Ceasefire was not with the Nagaland State Government but a ceasefire with the Federal Government of Nagaland. But when the talks started, the Govern-
ment of India (GOI) insisted that the NSG also must be included in that peace talks. Now, almost every Naga of that time knew that this Indian Nagaland State was set up through a collaboration of the GOI’s Intelligence Bureau and the NPC members (For details see The Naga Saga pp. 16-20 or Uncovering the Political lies...pp.1-107). However, the Government of India refused to have direct talks with the Federal Government of Nagaland without the inclusion of the Nagaland State Government. The Government of India of course feted their illegitimate offspring and insisted that the Chief Minister of Nagaland must be included in the peace talks. The peace talks were thus reduced to a tri- lateral talk instead of being a bilateral talk between the two contending parties. It was in fact, a trilateral talk of two parties against one. Here again, let the reader remember that even in the signing of the 16 Point Agreement, the Naga People’s Convention (NPC) who were projecting themselves as mediators between the GOI and the FGN, suddenly promoted themselves to the role of a negotiator and negotiated the pseudo settlement called the 16 Point Agreement of 1960. In this deal too, they completely bypassed the NNC and FGN which were the other party to the IndoNaga conflict. In the 1964 peace talks, if the Naga Ministers of the (NSG) were indeed very keen for a settlement, as always stated in their party Manifestos, the 1964 ceasefire and peace talks was the golden opportunity to translate that keenness into practical action by resigning en-mass. Such an action would have cornered the GOI into an inescapable situation of having to talk with the Federal Government of Nagaland which was the true representative government of the Naga people. Here, if the
talks failed, the Indian party would then have no other option but to just pack up and go back to Delhi and face the might of the Naga Army. The Naga army, at that time, as stated to me by the former FGN President Scato Swu was a well armed and united army of 27,000 troops with many trained from Pakistan. (Our Naga army has always been a small army but it was still, this small army that compelled the Indian government to have a ceasefire and peace talks with the civil government of the FGN in 1964). Reminiscing on the 1964 cease fire, one can further quite validly speculate, that in the scenario of a resigned State government and a resumed war, the Indian government would have no platform to stand on Naga soil, and face international condemnation of a giant invading country fighting a helpless small nation. This could have attracted world attention and could quite well, have led to a solution of the conflict through an intervention of the United Nations. But it must be sadly recollected that with the exception of the 11 opposition MLA’s of the United Democratic Front (UDF), the ruling Naga National Organization (NNO) refused to vacate their seats and allowed the Indian Government to exploit them to fullest in nullifying the Naga national stand. This Naga collaboration with India led to a deadlock of the peace talks and finally a total failure to find a solution to the conflict. As for the present peace talks between the GOI and the NSCN IM, not to talk of the involvement (at least openly) of the State Government, even the Central Home Ministry had been completely by passed! By all appearances, only two individuals seems to be secretly having a peace talk whereas, on both sides of the conflict, thousands upon thousands of fathers, mothers, brothers and
sisters lie dead and buried over a span of 69 years. In such a situation, can two man, or at best, a few individuals from both sides, really bring a miraculous solution to a conflict that has defied a solution for over sixty years? In these present talks, if the GOI is going to talk only with the NSCN IM, then what IndoNaga political conflict talks are they going to have with the NSCN IM? After all, the NSCN IM was born only on April 30, 1988 from Eastern Nagaland which is a foreign country to India. Also, in April 1988, there was no political conflict between Indians and Nagas in Burmese soil. The 1988 conflict was only an internal Naga conflict where the NSCN IM started a new political organization after killing all the top leaders of the NNC and FGN in Eastern Nagaland. Therefore, my question is: What Indo Naga political talk is the GOI having with the NSCN IM who had come into existence only in 1988? Also, after the talks, what is the GOI going to do with the rest of the Indo-Naga history preceding April 30, 1988? Will they be written of as dead and buried? Can’t Indian leaders understand that the roots of the Indo-Naga conflict lies in the wrong transfer of power in 1947 and not with the NSCN IM which was born only in 1980? Whatever the case may be, if the Indian Government is going to have only an exclusive talk and settlement with the NSCN IM, let them go ahead. However, in doing so, India must admit before the world that in trying to find a solution to the Indo Naga conflict, they had once gain completely by passed the main party to the conflict which is the NNC and FGN. In my personal opinion, any such settlement of the GOI with the NSCN IM would be a mere repetition of the pseudo settlement between the Government of India and the Naga People’s Convention in 1960.
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Mothers’ Day movie review Cast: Julia Roberts, Jennifer Aniston, Kate Hudson, Jason Sudeikis, Jack Whitehall, Britt Robertson, Aasif Mandvi ; Garry Marshall
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hat great American tradition of a Mother’s Day is around the corner and it gives a bunch of celebrated Hollywood names an excuse to get all weepy and sentimental. This one could have been called ‘Desperate Moms’ because it is a sit. com masquerading as a film. That great American tradition of a Mother’s Day is around the corner and it gives a bunch of celebrated Hollywood names an excuse to get all weepy and sentimental. And, groan, banal. Jennifer Aniston is the mother of two young boys, and her divorced husband has married again, to, in her words, a tween. That the hot and sexy tween-wife is trying to be a good stepmom, is making the abandoned Jen very grumpy indeed. Julia Roberts, teaming up with her ‘Pretty Woman’ director, plays a popular TV show hostess who gave up her daughter for adoption in her misbegotten youth. Said daughter (Robertson) is having, as a consequence, commitment issues : to say or nay to her Brit boyfriend, that is the question.
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i ng e r B e yo n c e Knowles is being accused of stealing choreography on her "Formation" World Tour. According to professional dancer and personal trainer named Marlyn Ortiz, the "Run the world" singer, who kicked the tour in Miami, Florida on Wednesday, stole the routines from shows like "De La Guarda" and "El Descueve", reports aceshowbiz.com. Ortiz took to Instagram to share a clip of the alleged part which was stolen by Beyonce. She wrote alongside the video: "I'm sorry I don't
bash artists! But I respect fellow creative artists... And I don't like to use social media to promote something that can be perceived as negativity... But Beyonce, you have the nerve to steal exact concepts and choreography from other real creative geniuses". "...It's ok to be inspired but at least make the effort to make it your own," she added. While Ortiz mentioned that Knowles stole the moves on "Partition" music video from Crazy Horse Paris, one commenter defended Beyonce, saying that Crazy Horse and other shows were credited in the singer's tour book. Source: IANS
Vogue’s first ever 100-YEAR-OLD model
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f you ever needed proof that style is ageless, look no further than Bo Gilbert - Vogue's first 100-year-old model who has just landed a covetable modelling gig. The centenarian, from Birmingham, has been chosen to mark the iconic magazine's 100th anniversary in a new Harvey Nichols campaign. Bo appears in a new short film produced by the department store, and her campaign will also feature in the new June issue of British Vogue, which hits newsstands this weekend and will be its biggest ever edition. The stunning shoot aims to tackle ageism in the fashion industry and prove that 'the older generation can be fearlessly stylish.' Harvey Nichols picked Bo as their style inspiration for her unwavering commitment to fashion, as someone who wears heels every day and never leaves the house without her makeup on. The images were shot by renowned fashion photographer Phil Poynter, who has worked for Prada, Louis Vuitton and Lacoste, and founded Dazed & Confused magazine. The two-minute video sees Bo reflecting on the looks she's admired throughout her impressive 100 years - including the first time she
saw a woman wearing a trouser suit in the fifties. 'It really caught my eye,' she recalls. She also references the late actress Audrey Hepburn as her ultimate style icon and says that she will 'never dress for the boys'. 'I do things that I think a lot of people wouldn't do at my age,' Bo says.' I always like to keep myself looking quite decent, even if I wasn't going out. I try to keep the standards up. 'I dress to suit myself, I certainly don't dress up for boys. I love the different fashions; we were all for these hats in those days. And nearly always tilted to one side, then either a feather or something in it. Now you never see anybody in a hat.' Bo adds: 'I love wearing nice things, it's always appealed to me and it still does.' Shadi Halliwell, creative and marketing director at Harvey Nichols, said that working with Bo was 'a privilege.' 'We devised a campaign that reflected the playful attitude Harvey Nichols is famous for, celebrating both the 100th Anniversary of British Vogue, and also style in its entirety,' she said. 'It was a privilege to work with Bo, she is a fabulous, independent lady who epitomises timeless style.' Source: MailOnline
Kate Hudson is married to, as they say in the US, a person of colour ( Mandvi) and has lied herself into a corner both to her husband and her racist parents about each. Jason Sudeikis is a widower with young daughters who is so busy grieving that he doesn’t notice that his older girl is now ready for tampons-and-boyfriends. And I have no hesitation in giving out all these details because there’s nothing I can do to spoil this film, in which all these characters speak as if they are part of a day-time soap, in lines that are so sudsy that bubbles blow around them. There are also lesbians and dwarves and other sundry ‘types’ floating around, and they all converge on the day that mothers are celebrated with floats and parades and speeches. And everyone is very happy. Just how did Roberts, whose smile is still wide enough to light up any room she’s in, agree to wear that wig whose hideousness surpasses everything? Jennifer plays the insecure divorced woman in the broadest brushstrokes possible, exactly the way the part has been written. And I’ve never seen Hudson so ineffective. The only thing that makes Mother’s Day stand out for me is the presence of a salwar-kameez and sari-clad Indian woman, who plays Mandvi’s lively mum. She’s also written very broadly, but at least she’s there, right in the midst of a flick with so many A-list white gals. Yay for ‘desis’ in Amrika.
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Will never endorse alcohol, cigarettes: Malaika Arora
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here were many Bollywood personalities who faced criticism in the past for endorsing different brands, but actress Malaika Arora ensures that she always picks the right endorsement deal. She says she will never promote alcohol, cigarettes or skin lightening brands as she doesn't believe in such products. She was here to launch lingerie brand amante's exclusive store and when IANS asked her about the criterion of selecting a brand for endorsement deals, she said it's very important for her to relate with the brand in real life.
"I think it's very important to understand the brand and whether you can do justice to what you are promoting. If I am asked to promote alcohol or cigarettes, I will never do that because I don’t believe in them. They are not part of my life." “Same holds true for skin lightening creams. If I don’t feel comfortable endorsing a certain brand, I won't do that,” the "Munni badnam" star told IANS. The actress looked like a diva in a frill dress and a confident smile at the launch. She said that she always makes sure to step out of her house in the most glamorous way possible.
“When I am working and when it is required, then yes I am careful. I definitely keep a check on what I am wearing. I also believe that we are in a profession where so much of emphasis is given on how you look and how you project yourself. This is important for my profession. So, I look good,” she said. So does stardom comes with a price? “Don't take it too seriously and enjoy it because when you have it, you have it and when you don’t, then it's gone. And it shouldn’t be such a big deal. Have fun, enjoy it, make the most of it and value it,” she said. Source: IANS
Ryan Reynolds pays tribute to late fan
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ctor Ryan Reynolds has paid an emotional tribute to his late fan and "great friend", 13-yearold Connor McGrath, who recently died after a battle with cancer here. The "Deadpool" actor first met McGrath and his family through the MakeA-Wish foundation three years ago and the pair became close friends before he tragically passed away earlier this week, reports femalefirst.co.uk. Paying tribute to his "great friend", Reynolds wrote on Facebook: "For three straight years, my friend, Connor McGrath drop-kicked cancer... Not sure how... Maybe the cancer cheated... But the fight came to an end two nights ago. “Connor was 13. But this kid... He was smart. He was funny. And not just funny 'for a kid' or funny 'for a person battling something awful'. He was unqualified funny. He had that... thing you see in great performers or comoncile. Connor was a great edy writers. A running lucky to be born with". "He went way too early friend, a great son, and a commentary/observational skill people are just and it's impossible to rec- light to the people lucky
enough to know him. While repeatedly punching cancer in the balls, he made everyone laugh. Including the entire staff who cared for him at Edmonton's Stollery Children's Hospital," he added. Reynolds also revealed that McGrath was the first person to see "Deadpool" after he surprised him with a rough cut of the movie before its release and the actor believes his late friend embodied all of the best parts of the hilarious comic book character. Source: IANS
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Delhi beat KKR to move to second spot
Delhi Daredevils' Sam Billings pulls one awkwardly to the onside during the IPL match against Kolkata Knight Riders in Delhi on April 30. (IPL Photo)
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New Delhi, April 30 (iANS): Delhi Daredevils produced a thorough all-round performance to notch up their fourth win, beating Kolkata Knight Riders by 27 runs in an Indian Premier League (IPL) clash here on Saturday. Delhi recovered from a poor start to post an strong total of 186/8. It was enough as they claimed wickets at regular intervals to bowl out KKR for 159 in 18.3 overs. It moved Delhi to second in the standings, with eight points from six matches, demoting KKR to third, due to an inferior run rate. KKR have also played a game more. Delhi skipper Zaheer Khan (3/21) led the way for a disciplined bowling performance. West Indies' World T20 hero Car-
los Brathwaite (3/47) also chipped in with the ball after hitting a quick-fire 34 while batting. A 106-run fourth wicket partnership between Karun Nair (68) and Sam Billings (54) shaped Delhi's innings at the Ferozeshah Kotla stadium. Opener Robin Uthappa (72) carried KKR forward but lacked support. Suryakumar Yadav (21) raised some hopes after a brief but eventful stay at the crease. He hit a four and a six but flattered to deceive as he was caught superbly by a forward-lunging Shreyas Iyer. Uthappa carried the bat through and Andre Russell's lusty hitting (17) brought KKR closer to the target, needing 51 off 24 balls. L eg-spinner Amit Mishra's sharp caught and
bowled chance of Russell broke KKR's momentum in the 17th over. It proved to be the pivotal moment of the match as KKR lost two more wickets in the next over, including Uthappa's, to fall 27 runs short, losing the final five wickets in the 10 balls. Earlier, Delhi recovered from a poor start to blast their way to an imposing 186/7. Nair (68) held the innings together and kept the scoreboard ticking, pulling Delhi to 70/3 in 10 overs. Middle order batsman Sam Billings (52 off 34 balls) justified his inclusion in the team as he gave company to Nair. Carlos Brathwaite (34) put the finishing touches to an impressive batting performance from the home team.
‘Chinese consortium offers €700m for Milan’
MilAN, April 30 (reuterS): A Chinese consortium has offered to buy AC Milan soccer club, one of former Italian premier Silvio Berlusconi's most cherished assets, two sources familiar with the matter said on Friday. The offer values the club the four-times prime minister refers to as "my Milan" at around 700 million euros ($801 million) including debt, one of the sources said. The identities of the Chinese investors were not known. Berlusconi has been looking for more than a year for someone to buy a minority stake in the club that won the Champions League five times after he bought it 30 years ago. It has failed to bring home a Serie A title in the past five years. The second source said formal talks could only begin with the approval of Berlusconi, who is reluctant to lose control of such a high-profile asset, but he could change his mind. "The offer is 700 million euros for the whole club, including debt. They want 70 percent now and the rest in a year or a year
and a half," the first source said. The 79 year-old, whose political influence has been fading since a 2013 tax fraud conviction and subsequent expulsion from parliament, has said his financial resources cannot compete with wealthy Arab and Asian investors buying into European soccer. Last summer, a group led by Thai businessman Bee Taechaubol signed a preliminary agreement to buy 48 percent of AC Milan, but the parties never reached a final deal. A person who followed the negotiations said Berlusconi changed his mind at the last minute. Fininvest, the Berlusconi family holding company that also controls broadcaster Mediaset and publisher Mondadori, declined to comment on the offer. Red and black-shirted Milan had 188.5 million euros in debt in 2015, so Fininvest could cash in around 500 million euros if the deal were to go ahead. The club finished last year with a consolidated net loss of 89.3 million euros.
Bayern made to wait for title
BerliN, April 30 (AFp): Pep Guardiola's Bayern Munich must wait to have their historic fourth consecutive Bundesliga title confirmed after being held to a 1-1 draw at home to Borussia Moenchengladbach on Saturday. The champagne had to be put back on ice at the Allianz Arena after Thomas Mueller's first-half header for Bayern was cancelled out by Andre Hahn's superb second-half strike for Gladbach. Second-placed Borussia Dortmund romped to a 5-1 win at home against Wolfsburg to trim Bayern's lead at the top to five points with two games left.
Townsend lifts Magpies out of relegation zone
loNDoN, April 30 (reuterS): Newcastle United moved out of the relegation zone after a superb Andros Townsend free kick and a penalty save by Karl Darlow gave them a vital 1-0 home win over Crystal Palace on Saturday. At Stoke, a 93rd-minute penalty from Jermain Defoe secured a point for a Sunderland side desperately scrambling to avoid relegation on Saturday. The visitors had looked well beaten against Stoke City before a push on Defoe by Geoff Cameron gave the striker his chance from the spot, the striker duly converting for his 17th goal of the season. But Newcastle's 1-0 victory over Crystal Palace still pushed Sunderland into the bottom three, with three games to play. At St James' Park, following a drab first half in which Palace had the upper hand, Towsend broke the deadlock in the 58th minute when he curled an unstoppable shot from 25 metres into the top right corner past visiting goalkeeper Wayne Hennessey. The home fans held
Crystal Palace goalkeeper Wayne Hennessey is unable to stop Andros Townsend's free kick. (Reuters)
their breath after Moussa Sissoko gifted Palace a penalty when he handled a Yohan Cabaye corner kick, and then erupted in joy as Darlow parried the former Newcastle playmaker's tame spot-kick. Watford staged an astonishing recovery against 10-men Aston Villa with two late goals from Troy Deeney to ease the pres-
sure on manager Quique Sanchez Flores. Villa led twice either side of halftime through Ciaran Clark and Jordan Ayew, the first time Villa have scored twice away since September. In between Almen Abdi equalised for Watford before Deeney settled matters late on with a close-range header after 90 minutes
NBA: Trail Blazers sink Clippers in six games
loS ANgeleS, April 30 (AFp): The Portland Trail Blazers closed out the shorthanded Los Angeles Clippers in six games, while the Indiana Pacers and Miami Heat both lived to fight another day. Damian Lillard and CJ McCollum combined for 46 points to lead the Trail Blazers past the Clippers 106-103 at Portland's Moda Center. Lillard scored 26 points and McCollum added 20 as the Trail Blazers closed out the Clippers in six games in their first-round NBA playoff series. Indiana overpowered the Toronto Raptors in the second half of the game to stay alive and level their series 3-3 with a 101-83 victory. The Heat also bought themselves more postseason time with a 97-90 victory over the Charlotte Hornets to even their East series at three games all. Mason Plumlee contributed nine points -- including the deciding three free throws in the final 14.7 seconds -- and grabbed
14 rebounds for Portland, which opens second round Sunday at Golden State against the Warriors. Jamal Crawford came off the bench for a career playoff-high 32 points for the Clippers, but missed on a driving layup that could have tied the game in the closing seconds. Austin Rivers collected 22 points, eight assists and six rebounds while DeAndre Jordan had 15 points and 20 boards for the losers. River needed 11 stitches around his eye after taking an elbow in the face in the first quarter while going for a rebound. He left for repairs before returning in the second quarter. Clippers blamed the loss on the injuries to star guard Chris Paul and forward Blake Griffin as they joined the Boston Celtics (1990-93) as the only teams eliminated in four straight playoffs after having series leads. "You can only control so many things and injuries is something you can't control. If you took off the two best players from any team
in the league they would struggle," said Crawford. Paul George had 21 points and 11 rebounds for the Pacers, who forced a decisive game seven on Sunday in Toronto. Rookie Myles Turner had 15 points and nine rebounds for Indiana, Monta Ellis scored 14 and George Hill and Ian Mahinmi each scored 12. Cory Joseph had 15 for Toronto, DeMarre Carroll also scored 15, Jonas Valanciunas tallied 14 points and nine rebounds and Kyle Lowry scored 10. Dwyane Wade scored 23 points and hit two clutch shots in the final minute for the Heat, who led by as many as 13 in the first half and 12 in the second thanks to 60 percent shooting from the field in the first half. Game seven is scheduled for Sunday in Miami. The Heat also got 21 points from Luol Deng, 14 from Goran Dragic, 12 from Hassan Whiteside and 11 from Joe Johnson, who capped the scoring with two free throws with five seconds remaining.
and a right-foot strike three minutes later that left Villa equalling a club record of 11 straight league defeats. At Goodison Park, under-pressure Everton manager Roberto Martinez enjoyed some respite as his struggling side won for the first time in eight league matches. Tom Cleverley fired Everton ahead but Bournemouth responded
almost immediately with Marc Pugh rolling the ball home from close range. Fears of a ninth home defeat in all competitions this season for Everton subsided, however, when Leighton Baines scored his side's winner, slamming home Aaron Lennon's cross. West Ham set a new club points record in the Premier League with Mark Noble scoring twice in an easy 3-0 victory at West Bromwich Albion that boosts their hopes of European football next season. Cheikhou Kouyate headed in Dimitri Payet's cross after 34 minutes and skipper Noble doubled the visitors' lead in first-half stoppage time from Kouyate's pass. West Brom offered little in response and Noble added his side's third late on with a volley as West Ham stretched their unbeaten run to 10 league games, moving above Manchester United on goal difference into fifth place with 59 points. The London club's previous best points haul in the Premier League era was in 1998-99 when they came fifth with 57 points.
All issues sorted, BCCI resumes ties with WICB New Delhi, April 30 (pti): Claiming to have resolved all outstanding issues, the BCCI today announced the resumption of bilateral cricket ties with the West Indies starting with a four-Test series in July-August. "The Board of Control for Cricket in India and the West Indies Cricket Board have resolved outstanding issues arising out of the abandonment of the tour of the West Indies team to India in 2014," the BCCI said in a statement. With this understanding, a proposed bilateral series as part of the Future Tours Programme will be resumed with the Indian cricket team touring the West Indies in July-August, for a Test series. Dave Cameron, President of the West Indies Cricket Board said: "We are extremely delighted that concerns which arose due to the incomplete tour have been addressed and would like to thank BCCI for reviving our ties." Earlier, BCCI president Shashank Manohar had announced that board has decided to waive off the financial penalty of USD 41.97 million that was imposed on the WICB for pulling out midway during their 2014 series against India.
Saina goes down in Asia Championships semis wuhAN, April 30 (iANS): Indian star Saina Nehwal crashed out against her fierce Chinese opponent Yihan Wang in the semifinal of the Badminton Asia Championships here on Saturday. The 26-year-old Indian failed to match the sharp play from Yihan as she went down 16-21, 14-21 in 41 minutes at the Wuhan Sports Center. This loss was the 2015 World Championship runner-up's 11th in 15 meetings against the 2011 world champion and 2012 silver medallist. Sunday's final pits Yihan against her famed compatriot, the reigning Olympic champion Li Xuerui, who moved past South Korean seventh seed Sung Ji Hyun 22-20, 21-11 in 40 minutes. Both Yihan and Xuerui have won nine games against each other and will be vying to earn their third Asian title.
Bale keeps Real's title hopes burning
More misery for Hamilton as Rosberg takes pole in Russia Sochi, April 30 (reuterS): Formula One championship leader Nico Rosberg seized pole position for the Russian Grand Prix on Saturday after a power unit failure piled more misery on Mercedes team mate Lewis Hamilton. The German, chasing his seventh successive win and fourth of the season, clinched one of the easiest poles of his career and will be joined on the front row by Finland's Valtteri Bottas in a Williams. Ferrari's Sebastian Vettel qualified second but has a five-place grid penalty for an unscheduled gearbox change. "I was quite confident that the lap was good enough," said Rosberg, whose best effort was a hefty 0.706 seconds faster than Vettel's. The Briton had been quickest on Friday and in final practice but was sidelined from the final 10-car showdown for pole when his car's power unit failed during the second phase. He is set to start 10th, unless he collects any further penalties. Ferrari's Kimi Raikkonen and Williams' Brazilian Felipe Massa will share the second row with Australian Daniel Ricciardo behind for Red Bull with Force India's Sergio Perez sixth. Vettel starts in seventh place with Russian Daniil Kvyat, the Red Bull driver that the German accused in China of behaving like a 'madman' and overtaking 'like a torpedo' as the Ferraris collided, together on the fourth row.
Gareth Bale (centre) heads home a goal in the 80th minute. (AP Photo)
MADriD, April 30 (reuterS): Gareth Bale again came to Real Madrid's rescue by heading home the winner in a 1-0 win at Real Sociedad on Saturday that keeps their title hopes alive. The Wales international, who had scored twice as Madrid came from two goals down to win 3-2 at Rayo Vallecano last weekend, again delivered when it mattered, nodding in Lucas Vazquez's cross in the 80th minute. It was Bale's ninth headed goal in the league this season, more than any other player in Europe's top five leagues and earned Madrid the points despite a frustrating afternoon against the side who beat Barcelona earlier this month. It took Real temporarily to the top of La Liga on 84 points but Barcelona and Atletico Madrid, both two points behind, had the
chance to retake the lead again after playing later on Saturday. With top scorers Cristiano Ronaldo and Karim Benzema injured, it was again up to Bale to lead the line for Madrid, with coach Zinedine Zidane making five changes from the team that drew 0-0 at Manchester City in the Champions League semi-final first leg in midweek. Bale missed two early chances to score, firing a James Rodriguez through ball wide and also missing the target from a header. He also squandered his clearest chance of the game just before the hour mark, failing to beat Geronimo Rulli from close range after a loose ball dropped into his path. Yet Bale compensated by breaking the deadlock with 10 minutes remaining, leaping at the near post to glance Vazquez's cross into the top corner for his 19th goal of the campaign.
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