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AssAM: Total Seat - 126 BJP+: 86 seats INC: 26 seats AIUDF+: 13 seats Others: 1 seat

West BengAl: Total Seats - 294 TMC+: 211 LEFT+: 76 BJP: 3 Others: 4

Nagaland govt to observe ‘Anti Terrorism Day’ on May 21 DiMaPUR, May 19 (MexN): The Nagaland State Government will be observing May 21 as ‘AntiTerrorism Day’ in the state.

A press note from the Information Cell, Secretariat said that “the objective behind observance of this day is to wean away the youth from terrorism and the cult of violence by highlighting the sufferings of the common people and showing as to how it is prejudicial to the national interest.” In regard to observance of the day the State Chief Secretary, Pankaj Kumar has directed all the Heads of Department, Deputy Commissioners, State Government Offices, public sector undertakings and other public institutions to organize appropriate programmes, including the pledge taking ceremony, to observe the ‘Anti-Terrorism Day.’

KerAlA: Total Seats - 140 LDF: 85 UDF: 46 BJP: 1 Others: 8

PuduCherrY: Total Seats - 30 INC+: 17 AINRC: 8 AIDMK: 4 Others: 1

DiMaPUR, May 19 (MexN): Nagaland State Chief Minister, TR Zeliang today said that the BJP win in Assam was a “landmark victory.”

In a letter to the BJP’s Chief Ministerial candidate for Assam, Sarbananda Sonowal, Zeliang said: “I look forward to a much better working relationship with the new BJP Government in Asnerjee and her Tamil Nadu counterpart J. Jayalalithaa.

“Across India, people are placing their faith in (the) BJP and see it as the party that can usher in allround and inclusive development,” he tweeted.

Riding on the development plank, Banerjee led the Trinamool to a landslide win, leading in 214 or more than two-thirds of the

sam under your leadership,” while emphasising that the two states have many common issues and interests.

The Nagaland CM also wrote to the Prime Minister saying that the latter’s “tireless and relentless efforts have paid off adding that the people of the Northeast have been impressed by his dynamic leadership

Source: Election Commission

seats in the 294-member Bengal assembly.

The Congress-Left combine, which had hoped to unseat Banerjee, was left gasping. The Congress was poised to win 44 seats while the Left, headed by the CPIM, just 30 seats, a far cry from the times it had vicelike grip over West Bengal.

As Trinamool supporters celebrated wildly, Ba-

and initiatives he has introduced after taking over the helms of affairs.”

“Our alliance partner has won impressively in our neighbour State and we now hope that better relations between the neighbours will prevail since we have been, and will continue to be good neighbours for generations to come,” he added.

nerjee said a campaign of slander and lies led to her party’s sweeping win.

“People do not like such campaigns. There were all sorts of alliances against us.

But people have ultimately made their choice.

“This is for the first time in 49 years that such a massive mandate has been given to a single party,” said Banerjee, whose party

Gen (retd) Kholi Konyak sworn Nuklutoshi asks Court in as nscn (iM) Vice-chairman Commissioner to look into stalled SARDP-NE project

gen (retd) Kholi Konyak taking oath as the Vice-Chairman of nsCn (iM) on May 19 in delhi.

DiMaPUR, May 19 (MexN): Gen (Retd) Kholi Konyak was today sworn in as the ViceChairman of the NSCN (IM) after his nomination was approved by the National Hoho on May 17, Camp Hebron.

According to a press note from NSCN (IM) Secretary S Among Lim, Gen (Retd) Kholi in a brief speech expressed gratitude for the honour that has been given to him.

The newly inducted ViceChairman said his dream was to “follow and never for high post” and asked the members present “to lead the way and that he would be fully behind them.”

General Secretary Th Muivah in his address declared that Gen (Retd) Kholi was one of the glories of Naga History. Muivah also highly appreciated Gen (Retd) Kholi Konyak for taking the right decision and joining the organization for the “righteous cause.”

The swearing in, which was held in Delhi, was conducted by Rev A Puni and administered by Qhevihe Chishi Swu, Convener, Steering Committee.

Other senior functionaries of NSCN (IM) including Gen (Retd) VS Atem, Tongmet Wangnao, KP Hurray, Lincoln and Pasheto Chishi Swu were also present during the ceremony.

New Delhi, May 19 (NePS): Nagaland Minister for National Highways and Mechanical, Nuklutoshi while formally opening the Court Commissioner Office of Justice RB Mishra, Retd Judge at New Delhi today asked the latter to look into a PIL filed regarding the ongoing Project for cConstruction of two laning roads from (i) Mon-Tamlu-Merangkong, (ii) Longleng-Changtongya, (iii) Phek-Pfutsero, and (iv) Chakhabama-Zunheboto under (SARDP-NE).

It may be noted that Justice RB Mishra, Retd Judge was appointed as Court Commissioner by the Court to “oversee the execution of contract works, to ensure transparency, to instruct the respondents, i.e., MoRTH, PWD (NH), Nagaland and the Contractors (JV) M/S IL&FS (earlier Maytas) – Gayatris (JV) and to complete the work within the stipulated time of eighteen months.

Nuklutoshi said that even though the Court had directed the respondents to restart the work, the project was stalled due to “technical problems.” He explained that the project has been abandoned for almost three years owing to none finalization of Revised Estimate .

The Minister requested the Court Commissioner to issue notices to the respondents including the State “in the interest of justice.”

Justice RB Mishra meanwhile assured that he would immediately take charge and make sure that the directive of the Court was compiled after considering the action taken reports of the respondents after passing the Judgment and Order.

Only bank in Kiphire without branch manager Our Correspondent Kiphire | May 19

State Bank of India (SBI), the lone national bank in Kiphire district is functioning without a branch manager for nearly three months.

The serving branch manager retired in the first week of February and since then the bank has been functioning without a replacement bringing much inconvenience to the citizens as well as the staff.

SBI staff at Kiphire branch disclosed that due to non-availability of the manager, all advances and loan facility have been kept pending since it needs a bank manager to give final approval.

Due to this, the bank is incurring heavy losses as it survives mostly on loan and advances, they revealed.

tAMil nAdu: Total Seats – 234 AIADMK+: 134 DMK+: 98 Awaited: 2

tr calls BJP win in Assam a ‘landmark’

ANSTA & NSSFOF to begin agitation DiMaPUR, May 19 (MexN): The All Nagaland School Teachers Association (ANSTA) and the Nagaland Secondary Schools Field Officers Forum (NSSFOF) are set to begin an agitation against the Nagaland State Government’s failure to abide by their demand for total bifurcation of Secondary/Elementary from Higher Secondary Education.

A joint statement from the two organizations informed that the first phase of state wide agitation will include a 3 day mass casual leave beginning May 24. This will be followed by a total cease work agitation beginning June 1, if the state government fails to fulfill their demands. The note informed that a core committee has been constituted for effective implementation of the said agitation.

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BJP takes Assam, trinamool & AiADMK retain power while left back in Kerala

New Delhi, May 19 (iaNS): West Bengal’s ruling Trinamool Congress on Thursday crushed the opposition and Tamil Nadu’s AIADMK proved exit polls wrong by retaining power in assembly elections, the biggest popularity test after the 2014 Lok Sabha polls. The BJP stormed to power in Assam while the Left made a comeback in Kerala amid a washout in West Bengal. no hail storm did that, it colThe Congress was the lapsed due to our governworst hit in the five-state ment negligence. election, losing power both in Assam, which it had ruled for 15 long years, and where it was confiOKING HOSPITAL, Kerala, dent of winning its second KOHIMA term. The Congress-DMK alliance was, however, Ambulance service: ahead of the ruling All In24x7 Advance life supdia N.R. Congress in Puport with trained paraducherry. medics; Equipped for The Bharatiya Janata transportation of critical Party also made history in and trauma patients.

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi promptly congratulated West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Ba-

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the sBi Kiphire which has been functioning without a branch manager for 3 months.

Interacting with this correspondent, officials of SBI disclosed that even facilities like conveyance, miscellaneous bills and annual increments of some of the staff are pending.

On the facilities that the Kiphire branch is lacking, the SBI officials said the district branch should

have advance ATM facility; cash deposit machine and self-updating passbook.

Further, the only ATM machine that the district has is always malfunctioning and closed most of the time.

People in the know how pointed out that the branch needs sufficient experienced bank employees so

that the facilities available for businesspersons, students, service personnel and citizens is made available.

Due to lack of sufficient experienced staff, customers are not able to avail the benefit of various welfare schemes, designed to uplift the economy of the rural people.

The Joint Area Students’ Union (JASU) of Kiphire highlighted the banking issue only recently; however, the concerned authorities are yet to address the grievances of the citizens, it is also learnt.

On top of it all, there is apprehension that the 38 year old building, which houses the SBI, is on the verge of collapse. However, with no branch manager to take the matter forward, the bank continues to do business in the old shaky building.

hopes to win a whopping 212 seats.

Tamil Nadu produced a spectacular result. The AIADMK was set to grab 126 of the 234 seats, leaving the DMK-Congress combine with 102 seats, but far more than what it won in 2011. Almost all other parties were wiped out.

An elated Jayalalithaa said: “There are not enough

words in dictionary to adequately express my feelings of gratitude to the people of Tamil Nadu.”

Most exit polls had predicted that the AIADMK would be unseated.

There were noisy celebrations outside Jayalalithaa’s residence in Chennai. Holding her portraits, supporters danced to music and burst firecrackers.

But Chennai, battered by floods in December, dumped the AIADMK. Its candidates trailed in 12 of the 16 constituencies. Jayalalithaa, however, was set to win from Radhakrishnan Nagar in the city.

In a much-awaited victory, the BJP was poised to take power in Assam, with its candidates and allies leading in 85 of the 126 seats.

The stunning performance buried the Congress, which is set to win only 24 seats. The All India United Democratic Front (AIUDF), which had hoped to play the kingmaker if there was a hung verdict, led in 13 constituencies.

A beaming Sarbananda Sonowal, who will be As-

sam’s chief minister, said that sealing the winding India-Bangladesh border to end infiltration would be his government’s major challenge.

Keeping alive Kerala’s tradition of ousting the government in every election, the Congress-led UDF suffered a stunning rout, which its leader and Chief Minister Oommen Chandy said he had never expected.

The Left Democratic Front (LDF) was leading in 91 of the 140 seats and the UDF in 47.

“This is a vote against the corrupt and those who failed to protect the dignity of women,” said CPI-M leader and former chief minister V.S. Achuthanandan.

An independent was also on the winning track.

An apparently shattered Congress vice president Rahul Gandhi said the party will work “harder” to gain the trust of the people. “We will work harder till we win the confidence and trust of the people,” he tweeted after the Congress was voted out in Assam and Kerala.

NPRAAF serves 30-day ultimatum to F&CS dept

DiMaPUR, May 19 (MexN): The Nagaland Public Rights Awareness Forum (NPRAAF) has given a 30-day ultimatum to the Department of Food & Civil Supplies to cancel 76 backdoor appointments of Grade III employees and declare it vacant for open competition.

The NPRAAF in a press statement through its president, Wedieu Kronu reminded that it had on two occasions laid in public domain through the local dailies about the irregularities and anomalous appointments in the department from

January 2003 till March 2016.

However, in the midst of the demand, the department showed utter disregard to the issue by appointing three more LDAs on March 10, 2016 taking the tally from 73 to 76, it pointed out while demanding cancellation of the appointments within 30 days starting from May 19, 2016. The Forum said in the event of failure to meet their demands, it would undertake phase wise democratic protests and agitations to bring the issue of all irregular and anomalous appointments in the department to a logical conclusion.

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HASSU youth fest begins Scientists discuss animal sciences Morung Express News Dimapur | May 19

A three-day Youth Festival of Highway Area Sumi Students Union (HASSU) began Thursday at NE Agri Expo site, Dimapur with Parliamentary Secretary for Irrigation & Flood Control, Jacob Zhimomi as the chief guest.

Addressing the gathering, Jacob emphasized on the importance of preserving and utilizing mother tongue wherever possible to keep the dialect alive. He also spoke about promoting the culture and tradition so that the younger generation would remain intact with the origin of their roots.

Pointing out the negative impacts of technology, Jacob advised the youngsters to use it in a positive

Orientation held for MGM HSS students

diMapuR, May 19 (MexN): MGM Hr. Sec. School organized an orientation programme for its new batch of class XI students. Addressing the students, Dr. Elika Assumi, Asst. Prof., ICFAI University Nagaland said, “Identify the one thing you are good at and use it to your knowledge.” She stated that each student must know their responsibilities as a student and try to achieve excellence in their academic endeavors. She used her experience and expertise, laying down the ground work of mentally preparing the students with a variety of interesting questions and slides/ pictures before coming to the core issue of her topic, a press release received here stated.

Dr. Keketo Yepthomi, dentist of Beyond Smiles clinic warned the students on the ill effects of drinking and taking tobacco and tobacco products. He pointed out that tobacco is the number one cause of preventable deaths in India. He further stated one should be environmentally conscious and totally give up all bad habits.

manner useful for them and the society as well.

Further, Jacob talked about the excess government employees in the state and asked young people not to solely depend on the government for employment but to venture into private field with their skills and talents.

“No work is below standard. You have to be sincere, humble, hardworking and be consistent in your endeavours to be successful,” Jacob added.

During the programme, Thilixu Youth Choir presented special number while competitions were held in various cultural performances.

The youth festival will culminate on May 21 with Director, We for Women, Vikali A. Zhimomi as the Parliamentary Secretary, Jacob Zhimomi addressing the chief guest. gathering on Thursday. (Morung Photo)

peReN, May 19 (MexN): One day seminar and sensitisation programme on Hepatitis and HIV/AIDS along with free medical camp was organised by Bungtak Maa at Poilwa village Panchayat Hall Peren on May 18.

The programme was an initiative taken by the Bungtak Maa looking at the needs of the population.

Kwenemlong N. Hau Vice Chairman, Poilwa Village Council Peren (N) was the chief guest. Twabe Mbung Vice President Poilwa Youth Organisa-

tion (N) chaired the programme which started with invocation by Hangsuibe Guing Associate Pastor Baptist Church Poilwa. Heikeiloing Mbung Chief CoOrdinator Bungtak Maa Poilwa Peren (N) gave the welcome address.

Dr. Anungla Medical Officer PHC Poilwa, Hiareu Mobile ICTC Counsellor NSACS and Ngauzeulungbe, DIS Peren NSACS spoke during the programme.

Iraipoing, Poilwa Youth Organisation Poilwa Village acknowledged

Chief Medical Officer, Peren and Medical Superintendent for providing medicines and MYLAN pharmaceuticals, Hepatitis test kits. He also thanked BDO Peren and MO Poilwa for financial support. The programme concluded with benediction

by Sangziung, GB Poilwa Village.

In the free medical camp, 25 people were screened for HIV and Hepatitis C and free medications were distributed by the Medical Officer Poilwa and staffs.

tre by Dr. Mahak Singh, Scientist, ICAR Nagaland Centre followed by in house discussion on the same. Dr. Nazrul Haque, Principle Scientist, NRC Mithun has suggested analysing the feed quality from time to time and he has also stressed on developing the conventional type of feed for pig with the mixing of agroindustry by-products as it will reduce the cost of pig rearing at farmer’s field.

Dr. N.Haque, further, suggested to have hatcher with facility to monitor the carbon dioxide level and its effects on growth and productive performance. Dr. R.C.Gupta, Dean, SASRD, Medziphema suggested to study the effects of sulphur containing amino

acid supplementation in pig and poultry particularly glutathione, methionine and cysteine. He also advised for research on feeding of flat cactus to pigs during water scarcity period. He also emphasized on having a joint research programme for pig and poultry development with ICAR Nagaland Centre and SASRD Medziphema.

Dr. D.J.Rajkhowa, Joint Director, ICAR Nagaland Centre suggested the house to find out the research gap in pig and poultry in Nagaland and prioritize the research work according to that only. He also elaborated on the various housing and feeding methods to be undertaken under NICRA. He further stressed to develop various kind of pig

pen model under different climatic condition under Nagaland. Dr. Rajkhowa also suggested the house to find out the best technology preferred by farmers and what are the lacunae in our technology. He also asked the concerned scientist to prepare a status paper on pig farming in Nagaland along with constraints and prospects.

In the end it was decided to have two different approaches for further development in the field of livestock husbandry in Nagaland. First, to develop some feasible technologies in the field of animal nutrition at institute and second for extension work in farmer’s field. The meeting ended with vote of thanks to the chair by Dr. Mahak Singh.

GPS Lerümedi gets new building

INSPIRE toppers complete Sakura Exchange Prog for Science

diMapuR, May 19 (MexN): Sedevinu Sale and Emtili Aier have successfully completed the Sakura Exchange Programme for Science under the Sakura Science High School Programme (SSHP) from April 17 to 23, informed a press release from Khrietuo Mezhur, Director, SCERT, Nagaland.

Sedevinu Sale of Christian Higher Secondary School, Dimapur and Emtili Aier of North Field, Kohima were the toppers of INSPIRE Science Exhibition and Project Competition for the year 2013 and 2014 conducted by SCERT, Nagaland.

The Department of Science and Technology, Ministry of Science and Technology, Government of India had organised the exchange programme along with the Japan Science and Technology Agency (JST) and Japan International Cooperation Agency

Sedevinu Sale and Emtili Aier.

(JICA), Tokyo with an aim namely India, Bangladesh, to foster, nurture and en- Philippines and Indonesia. courage the young scienSharing her experience, tists in four Asian countries, Sedevinu Sale said, “We not

Panmei, voluntary speech was delivered by President of RNPO, RCN, RCD. Panti Kamei, former President RSUD and Member NPMHR gave a congratulatory note to pass out students and newly elected office bearers. Special Guest Meijiang Gonmei, General Secretary Zeliangrong Baudi (N) and Member NPMHR encouraged the students to give maximum focus on studies and to challenge oneself to compete from past performance to do better in the next.

Brief report of search committee for new team of RSUD was read out by Convener, Kambui Dangmei.

RSUD office bearers will be lead by President

Chunthailung Kamei; Vice President Gaichamlung Rongmei; General Secretary Christina Golmei; Finance Secretary Lanilu Kamson; Information & Publicity Secretary Khamjailung Kamson.

Newly elected office bearers were offered prayer by Associate Pastor Dinggai Gonmei. Special number was presented by Kubanglung Pamei and Gaichungpou Kamei. Vote of thanks was delivered by Meihomlung Kamson and Rev. Gaidim Kamei, Pastor Rongmei Baptist Church Burma Camp, offered a prayer for passed out students and blessed the program at the end.

MUK, MSUK honour successful students

KohiMa, May 19 (MexN): Mao Union Kohima (MUK) and Mao Students’ Union Kohima (MSUK) honoured successful students of the HSLC/ HSSLC Examination 2016 on May 15 at MITE auditorium in Kohima.

During the event, the Ashikho Daili Trust Award for Academic Excellence (ADTAFAE) was conferred to Mochoyia Krüchena of Mezhür Higher Secondary School Kohima, who secured 13th position in the Top 20 rankings of the HSLC Examinations 2016

MedzipheMa, May 19 (MexN): In house meeting for discussion on various issues of animal sciences based projects in Nagaland was organized on May 19 at ICAR RC for NEH Region Nagaland Centre.

A total of 16 scientists from ICAR Nagaland Centre, NRC Mithun and faculty staff from SASRD, Medziphema along with Dean attended the meeting.

The meeting was organized particularly to discuss the various issues related to the implementation and better coordination of mega seed project on pig, AICRP on pig and poultry seed project.

The scientific meeting started with the presentation on MSP-Pig and PSP of ICAR Nagaland Cen-

Hepatitis and HIV/AIDS sensitisation prog held at Peren

RSUD elects new office bearers

diMapuR, May 19 (MexN): Rongmei Students Union Dimapur (RSUD) organised a felicitation programme for Class 10 and 12 passed out students and oath administration ceremony for the newly elected RSUD office bearers on May 17 at Rongmei Tribal Court, Dimapur.

The programme was chaired by Gaitang Gonmei with invocation by Dinggai Gonmei, Associate Pastor Zeliangrong Baptist Church, Sewak Dimapur, followed by welcome note addressed by Kambui Dangmei, Convener Search Committee for new team, short speech on behalf of passed out students was delivered by Mercy

based projects in Nagaland

under NBSE. The award carry a cash prize of Rs. 15,000/- and a citation.

A. Daili, who is the founder member of the Trust, in his speech asked the students to “acknowledge God, parents and teachers”. Besides the Trust award, all the successful students were also felicitated by MUK and MSUK with presentations, a press release informed.

In his welcome address, L Athikho Lirite, President (MUK) stated that students should have determination to become the best. Apele,

Convenor (ADTAFAE) presented a brief history of the formation of the Trust.

Athikho Chalai, A.G (A&E) Nagaland exhorted the students to be hardworking and never let failure be an obstacle but accept it as a fact of life. Sülounü, President, Poumai Naga Union Kohima also addressed the gathering.

In an interview with S. Amos Shuli, Mochoyia Krüchena revealed that she had studied 12 hours a day, the release issued by D. Neli Koso, General Secretary, Mao Union Kohima said.

only filled ourselves with awe and amazement, but also got so much of inspiration and motivation by the advanced technology used there (Tokyo) as our daily life. We visited a number of prestigious world leading universities in the field of technology, medicine, astronomy etc, which encouraged us to learn more of the other technology in use as well as the other department of Science. We also visited several educational science museums.”

Meanwhile, Emtili Aier expressed hope that in the near future, children from Nagaland will be able to study and work in Japan as well. “I also would like to make an appeal to the School authorities to take the INSPIRE Science Exhibition and Project Competition seriously as it’s only through this means that we are able to help our children gain vast experience.”

DC Kohima, Rovilatuo Mor, IAS along with others during the inauguration of new school building of Government Primary School (GPS), Lerümedi (T. Khel Model Village) held on May 19. (DIPR Photo)

KohiMa, May 19 (dipR): The new school building of Government Primary School (GPS), Lerümedi (T. Khel Model Village) was inaugurated on May 19 by Deputy Commissioner Kohima, Rovilatuo Mor, IAS as the chief guest.

In his address, Rovilatuo Mor expressed happiness for the establishment of the new school building. Stating that education is an essential factor and with the Right to Education Act, he said that the DMA, SSA has underlined its programme to provide education wherever there is no establishment of School. He therefore said that with the benefits of RTE Act along with the contributions and supports of Education De-

partment and Community of T. Khel Kohima Village, the GPS Lerümedi could be established. He thanked all the contributors especially to the land donors Zatsunuomia Clan on behalf of the district Administration, State Government and Education Department.

Chairman V.E.C, Thepfuhulie Belho while giving a report on building committee stated that the new school building was funded under SSA, with a total budget of Rs. 22, 18,182.

In his report, he said that the new School building has three class rooms with toilet and bathroom attached. He further requested the Education Department, DMA, SSA Kohima and all concerns for more

supports in whatever possible ways towards achieving quality education and assured to be vigilant and committed in giving out their best.

Other who also spoke included Chairman T. Khel Council, Thepfuvilie Suohu and Assistant District Coordinator, DMA SSA Kohima, Thongsenlo.

President T. Khel Students Union, Ruokuobeituo Suohu delivered the welcome address while invocation was offered by Chaplain of Khedi Baptist English School, Keviyie Belho and vote of thanks was given by Head Teacher, Zakieseno.

Students of G.P.S Lerümedi T. Khel Model Village also presented a special number on the occasion.

Eat, Share and Smile Abigail Sitlhou – Bake for You Akhrienuo Kire

Dimapur| May 19

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his story is about a young inspirational woman Abigail Sitlhou from Kohima who during her childhood days spent most of her leisure time in the kitchen baking cakes with her mother. She along the way saw baking as her profession and she shares her story on baking confectionaries and cakes decorating through determination and hard work. She got more inspiration for baking by watching TLC and other culinary shows and Fabulous Cakes being her favourite show.

This determinate young lady, after meeting with failures in her academic discourse, stepped into a short-term course in baking confectionaries and cake decorating at Exotic School of Cooking in Dimapur in 2012. Following her training, she started taking small orders for families and friends but nothing was official until then. She now has a page on Facebook named “Bakeforyou,” that is when more people came to know about her works.

She caters for every occasion, from birthdays to wedding, family and corporate events.

“Successful women entrepreneurs in this field in Nagaland and outside have been my inspiration...

I also have always been interested

in doing business and that’s what boosts me,” she shares as an inspirational thought to start her business. She adds her upbringing always taught her to be grateful with anything.

“I stumbled upon cake decorating merely by chance and while I encountered baking along the way, it never occurred in my mind as something I would want to do.” Her business is home based and besides baking, she is keen in cooking for family and friends.

With a strong mindset, she illustrates that baking is both art and science; there is certainly room for creativity. There is much about

baking, which has to do with right measurements and proportions of ingredients, how to decorate, and being physically capable to do it.

She conveys profound gratitude to her family and friends for their constant support since the beginning and shares that she now loves her work even more “today by God’s grace I have many clients and who support my work so much.” This young woman encouraged women by sharing, “Baking is very feminine and I believe every woman should know the basic of baking.”

Abi being motivated by her profession, has set a big plan for

her future that at present she has been offering baking classes on basic courses alone and soon she will start with advance cake decorating cake as well. “I have plans for my business but that will happen gradually with time and for I ought to give double effort and work tirelessly to satisfy my customers. My accomplishments so far made me realised my potential and abilities.

If I continue this journey ahead, good things await and I will have so many stories to share.”

Abigail believes in the motto of – “Practice makes a man perfect.”

The writer finished an internship with The Morung Express.

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 Modern infrastructure (Audio -Visual Hall, Special Lecture Hall, Computerised Library with National & International Journals of all subjects, well-equipped Science Laboratories etc.)  Consistent achievement in producing Nagaland University Toppers (Gold medallist in 2014).  Regular Career Guidance and Life skill seminars.  Games & Sports, Literary Club, E U, Eco-Club, NSS, RRC, etc.  Regular interactions with parents and SMS to concerned parents.  Qualified and Trained Counsellor.  Individual mentoring of students.  Daily morning assembly to discover and sharpen leadership skills and inculcate moral values.  Wi-Fi Campus.  College Cafeteria and Hostel mess registered under Nagaland Food Safety and Standard Act 2006.  Free admission for toppers in HSLC & HSSLC examinations.

LOST NOTICE I, Zhota Vadeo am applying for a duplicate copy of Class 12(Science) Marksheet and Migration certificate as I have lost it.

Name: Zhota Vadeo F/Name: Vesa Vadeo DOB: 29 Nov 1995 Roll No.: 1427889 Regd. No.: 1227653 Result: Qualified College: Kohima Science College.

LOST NOTICE I, Ritam Bhadra am applying for duplicate copies of HSLC and HSSLC marksheet as I have lost it.

Name: Ritam Bhadra F/ Name: Badal Ch Bhadra.

1. HSLC marksheet B/R No 411482 -2004 2. HSSLC B/R No 617286 -2006 College: Pranab Vidyapith Hr. Sec. School, Dimapur.

LOST NOTICE I, Mr. Putusungit am applying for a duplicate copy of HSSLC Admit Card as I have lost it.

Name: Putusungit F/Name: Sakulemba Roll No: 1682656 Regd. No: 1482640 D.O.B.: 22/12/1998 Year : 2016 College: Lima Aier Hr. Sec. School

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Distinction- Eng, Maths, SS, Alt 2. Mr. VENGOZO MEDEO, 1stDiv Distinction- Sc, SS 3. Miss NUTHIVOLU RINGA, 1stDiv 4. Mr. RUKUVEZO RINGA, 1stDiv 5. Mr. RUKUVOYI LURUO, 1stDiv 6. Mr. VEVO LURUO, 1stDiv 7. Miss VERALU VERO, 1stDiv

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With immense pride and honour the RSU extend hearty congratulations and appreciation to all the successful candidates from our village in the recently declared HSLC/HSSLC 2016.

Further, the union congratulate the following students in particular for their outstanding performances.

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Dated the 19th May 2016

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This is to inform all the landowners & beneficiaries of the undermentioned villages affected by the proposed Dimapur bypass 4 lane road from Chumukedima / Patkai bridge to Kushiabill village that the National Highways and Infrastructure Development Corporation Limited (NHIDCL) has sanctioned the 1st installment of the compensation amount for payment of land, building and other items to the affected landowners vide order no: NHI/Fin/581, dated 13/05/16 & F. No. NHIDCL/Nagaland/Dimapur bypass 2015 Dated 13.05.2016. Accordingly, the 1st phase payment of compensation for Land, building and other items shall be paid at the office of the Deputy Commissioner, Dimapur at the time and dates as specified below: 1. Kushiabill Village, 23/05/16 at 9:00 am.

2. Zani Village, 23/05/16 at 1:00 pm.

3. Henivi Village, 24/05/16 at 9:00 am.

4. Khughovi Village, 24/05/16 at 1:00 pm.

5. Nihoto Village, 25/05/16 at 9:00 am.

6. Khehokhu Village, 25/05/16 at 1:00 pm.

7. Showuba Village, 26/05/16 at 9:00 am.

8. Xelhozhe Village, 26/05/16 at 11:00 am.

9. Seithekiema Village (Plot. No 1 to Plot No.22), 26/05/16 at 2:00 pm.

Therefore, the concerned affected landowners/beneficiaries of the above mentioned villages are directed to come "IN PERSON" to collect their respective cheques at the specified time and date.

The Hd. GBs/Chairmen & members of the concerned village councils are hereby informed to be physically present for identification of landowners & beneficiaries during disbursal of cheques of their respective village. Failing which, payment will be withheld.

The mandatory documents required to be furnished by the beneficiaries are: 1. ID Proof 2. Bank Passbook 3. Passport Photos (5 nos) 4. Original Land Documents (Jamabandi/Patta passbook etc) This is for strict compliance of all concerned.

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Enroll your name in the electoral roll if you are 18 years of age and above as on 01/01/2016 through Form 6.

2. Voluntarily disclose and delete your name in the electoral roll through Form 7 if your name is registered in more than one place.

3. Delete entries of dead, shifted, absentees, bogus electors through Form 7.

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8. Ensure one man one registration. Avoid multiple registrations.

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Nagaland expected to achieve 15.78% GSDP growth Kohima, may 19 (DiPR): The Department of Economics & Statistics conducted district level workshop on Gross State Domestic Product to all the District Statistical Officer on May 19 at its Directorate Conference Hall.

Delivering the opening remarks, Director Economics & Statistics, Y. Sacheo Ovung said that the Gross State Domestic Product was the total value of goods and services produced during any financial year within the state.

The Director opined that the latest estimate of GSDP (Adv) 2015-16 at current prices, the state is expected to achieve a growth

of 15.78% in 2015-16 as against 10.39% in 2014-15 and the respective contribution of primary, secondary and tertiary sector to GSDP stand at 30.06%, 16.23% and 53.71% in 201516, showed sectoral wise contribution to the economy. He requested the trainees to deliver their respective contribution without hesitation and with common efforts to improve the departmental activities.

He stated that the estimates of SDP reveals factual picture of the economy of the state which is one of the best and commonly used economic indicators which measured the growth and also throw light on the struc-

tural changes taking place in the state economy. Adding that it also helps to bring out the per capita income of the state and taken as the standard of living achieved.

The Secretary, Economics & Statistics, Kevileno Angami who also delivered a short speech, during the inaugural session urged the trainees to work from the grass root level to find out the total value of agriculture produced in the village sector and the growth rate of the state’s manufacture and service sector. She also appealed the officers to be more aware of total income of the state. She asked them to be sincere to meet the

challenges while discharging their duties.

The welcome address was delivered by Joint Director, R. Kronu, closing remark and adoption of resolution was delivered by Director, Y. Sacheo Ovung.

Introduction to GSDP was given by Assistant Director, Charles N. Kikon while presentation of primary sector, secondary sector, tertiary sector were presented

by SO, Holivi Chopi; SO, Vikosietuo Krose and SO, Limongi S. Ovung respectively. The programme was chaired by Deputy Director, Neisatuo Puro and vote of thanks was proposed by Statistical Officer, Vikosietuo Krose.

Dayananda Ministry of Textiles promote usage of agrotextiles in North East Sagar Univ opens Seminar on ‘Agro textiles: Holistic alternative to enhance yield and profitability of Horticulture and Agriculture’ held in Phek

with the help of State Govt. and other Horticulture / Agriculture associated agencies. Creating awareness about the Agrotextiles is one of the foremost goals of the scheme which is to be achieved through seminar and workshop programs. In the same line a one day seminar was organized at Horticulture Research Farm, Pfutsero, Phek, Nagaland in association with the State Horticulture Department. Main goal of the program was to educate people about Agrotextile usage and its benefits and various financial and technical supports to be provided under the scheme.

The welcome address was given by Moalemba, DHO, Phek. He emphasized the need of modern techniques in horticulture and agriculture. Concept address was given by Ravi Singh, Scientist, COEAgrotech, SASMIRA, Mumbai. The programme was attended by officials from KVK, State Horticulture Departments and more than 90 farmers from different parts of neighboring region along with the team from COE-Agrotech, SASMIRA, Mumbai.

During the technical session application of different Agrotextiles (like shade nets, ground covers, bird protection nets, frost protection cover / Crop cover, AntiHail net, pond lining, etc.) were deliberated. The use of these Agrotextile products can enhance the horticulture/ agriculture crop production by 3 to 4 times.

PhEK, may 19 (mExn): One day seminar on ‘Agro textiles: Holistic alternative to enhance yield and profitability of Horticulture and Agriculture’ was organized at Horticulture Research Farm, Pfutsero, Phek, Nagaland under the Ministry of Textiles Scheme for ‘Promoting usage of Agrotextiles in North East Region’ on May 16.

North Eastern region has tremendous potential for agricultural, horticultural, floricultural produce if suitable Agrotextiles like shade-nets, ground cover, crop cover etc. could be augmented. Ministry of Textiles (MOT), Govt. of India (GOI) has recognized this potential and to tap it, has taken an initiative to promote usage of Agrotextiles in the North Eastern Region through its ambitious scheme “Promoting usages of Agrotextiles in North Eastern Region”.

The Synthetic & Art Silk Mills’ Research Association (SASMIRA) is Centre of Excellence (COE) for Agrotextiles under MOT, JhaRnaPani, may 19 (mExn): crease in the population will also Dr. A. Aziz (HOD, Animal Genetics & GOI, has been entrusted with the responThe 9th annual meeting of Research bring greater responsibility to the Breeding, CVSc & AH, Khanapara), Sh. sibility to accomplish the scheme goals Advisory Committee (RAC) was held institute to play pivotal role to sustain Jaangsilung Gonmei (IMC member), Sh. Lachit Kachari (IMC member) and on May 17 at ICAR-NRC on Mithun, the increasing trend of population.

The committee has appreciated all the scientists of the institute.

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The RAC major recommendation The committee visited the insti- the efforts made by the Institute for tute mithun farm and taken the ac- establishing Open Nucleus Breed- was the determination of carrying cacount of various farm activities fol- ing System (ONBS) for conservation pacity of mithun inhabited forests in lowed by the plantation. The meeting and propagation of superior quality association of forest research institustarted with presentation of the germplasm in the Arunachal Pradesh tions.

The house advocated for organiz- DimaPuR, may 19 (mExn): ATMA Dimapur, overview of research activities and and Mizoram.

The meeting was attended by ing an International Mithun Con- Kuhuboto block conducted a demonstration on oyster achievements by Dr. Abhijit Mitra, Dr. Dharmeshwar Das (RAC chair- ference inviting the researchers, mushroom cultivation on May 17 at Kiyelho village with Director, ICAR-NRCM. At the outset, RAC chairman has man), Dr. B.S. Prakash, ADG (AN& academia, and policy makers from Chumyani, AFA & BTT Member, Kuhuboto Block as the outlined the socio-economic posi- P), ICAR, New Delhi, Dr. Kusumakar ASEAN & SAARC member countries resource person.

A brief introduction on the usefulness of mushroom was tion of mithun and expressed his Sharma (Former ADG & member) , having mithun population. illustrated by the resource person. Explaining the process of Dr. K.K.Baruah, (Ex-Director, NRC on The programme was concludhappiness over the increasing mithun population in last census, how- Yak), Dr. A. Chakravorty (Director of ed by vote of thanks by Dr. Nazrul mushroom making, she illustrated that the spawned bags should be kept in a room away from direct sunlight for incuever also emphasized that with in- Research, CVSc & AH, Khanapara), Haque, member secretary. bation. She elaborated on the time, temperature and days to be kept before harvesting and informed that the ideal temperature required is between 20-30ºC. Chumyani further encouraged the participants to take up mushroom cultivation as it is cultivable in the month of March/April and September/October in a year “Good monsoon rain- sticky, headline inflation is pleted to 19% of capacity and can help boost their Self Help Group (SHG) economumBai, may 19 (REutERs): Prices of many fall can lead to higher pro- therefore likely to stay at 5% as of May 12, compared to my. There can be three to four flushes during one cropfoodstuffs such as pulses, duction, but new crops will or higher which makes it 31% a year ago. Many state ping cycle after which the leftover substrate can be used sugar, vegetables and poul- be available for consump- difficult for further rate cuts governments like the west- for production of manure, she said. She also maintained try products are set to surge tion only after few months,” by the RBI,” said Abhishek ern state of Maharashtra that mushroom has medicinal value in heart diseases, in India in the next three said Harish Galipelli, head Upadhyay, economist at have cut water supplies for diabetes, kidney problem etc. months on thin supplies, of commodities and cur- ICICI Securities Primary agriculture and reserved ATMA, Kuhuboto block also organised one-day demit for drinking purpose. onstration on detergent powder making and dish washing which could fuel inflation rencies at Inditrade Deriva- Dealership Ltd. Despite higher prices, “Every year in summer I gel for SHGs on May 18 at Sahoi village. Zevosenuo, ATM and give the central bank tives and Commodities.

“Until we get the new farmers have been unable cultivate vegetables. This (ATMA), Medziphema Block was the resource person. She little room to cut rates, said crop, prices will remain el- to cultivate vegetables due year I couldn’t cultivate demonstrated the process of making detergent powder analysts.

April consumer price evated due to limited sup- to higher temperatures as government did not re- used for washing purpose and dish washing gel. She furinflation broke a recent plies.” Already the price of and water scarcity. Water lease water in canals,” said ther elaborated on the carefulness and cleanliness during slowing trend after food chickpea, the most con- levels in the country’s 91 Mangesh Ghadge, a farmer the process of detergent and dish washing gel making. Altogether, 32 farmer SHGs participated in the demonstration. inflation came in at 6.32 %, sumed pulse in India, has major reservoirs have de- from Maharashtra. compared with 5.21% in risen over a quarter in a year, March. Food prices are a while sugar prices jumped political hot potato in India, 35%. Potato prices have where more than a quarter doubled. Prices are likely of its population of 1.2 bil- to rise further as demand 8. Where the sun rises ACROSS lion people live on a mere grows in coming months CROSSWORD # 3598 9. Users of Twitter 1. First Greek letter due to festivals like Rama74 cents or less per day.

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Thirsty public holds silent procession in Peren town Serves 15 days ultimatum to PHED to restore water supply pErEN, may 19 (mExN): Expressing their resentment and anger against the Government’s lackadaisical attitude regarding “total absence of drinking water” from PHED, Peren since January 2016, the citizens of Peren Town today took out a ‘Silent Public Procession’ starting from Main Bazaar, Peren Town to Office of the ADC demanding restoration of water.

Thereafter, a memorandum was submitted to the Deputy Commissioner of Peren S Tainiu for onward submission to Minister for Public Health Engineering Department

(PHED) Tokheho Yepthomi in which the public served a 15 days ultimatum to the department for “prompt and immediate necessary action.”

In the memo, released to the media here, the public demanded Minister for PHED to constitute a ‘Special Investigation Team’ to study and consider the matter with outmost urgency for restoration of clean water supply to Peren Town.

“Failing which the Public of Peren Town will have no other option but be forced to close down the Department of PHED in-

definitely,” it asserted.

While stating that Peren Town is not new to acute water scarcity and various concerned denizens, pressure groups and the media have highlighted the chronic problem and appealed for necessary action on several occasions, it lamented that so far the Government has turned a “deaf ear to our woes till date” and “Successive Government’s assurance for restoration of proper watersupply to Peren Town had been nothing but false promises.”

In this regard, the

GPRN/NSCN bans ‘Panasonic mobility team’ Dimapur, may 19 (mExN): The GPRN/NSCN has informed that ‘Panasonic mobility team’ operating in Nagaland has been “banned till further orders.” A press note from the GPRN/NSCN Home Kilonser asked “all dealers are to adhere with this order.” “Anyone dealing with this team or their products will invite necessary action,” it cautioned.

CSU endorses CRPO’s ultimatum Dimapur, may 19 (mExN): Giving its full endorsement to the CRPO’s stand, Chizami Students’ Union (CSU) today said it will co-operate strongly with the proposed bandh on NH-29 if the power department fails to look into the matter before May 22.

Chizami Range Public Organization (CRPO), on May 8, had served an ultimatum to the power department saying it would impose indefinite bandh along NH-29 and within its jurisdiction on May 23 if the department fails to provide a new transformer before May 22.

A press note issued by CSU President further said that due to constant electricity failure, students are not able to study in the evening and night hours badly affecting their academic performances.

“School students who are presently appearing their mid-year examination are studying from the lamps and candle,”

it said.

It also noted that students who recently cleared their HSLC and HSSLC examination are also facing problems in documentation as commercial shops for photostatting and printing are closed due to lack of electricity.

Students studying beyond the town are not able to communicate with their parents for their immediate needs as all means of communication remains inactive due to lack of power supply, it said maintaining that, “Such life of the students in particular and the public in general are not meant to be in this 21st century.”

Expressing its concerns over the negative impact on students and public’s life if such scenario continues further, the CSU urged the concerned authority to do the “needful at the earliest” before the future of the young generation are put in a “dire straits.”

memo cautioned that the public are ready to take up “more extreme measures” as the Government had time and again failed to consider their genuine prayers and appeals and served the department 15 days ultimatum.

The memorandum was appended by representative of various organisation and civil bodies including Chairman Union, Ipetrangbe Ndang; PTYO, Deusoyi Rangkau; PTWWO, Lungsidaile; GB’S Union, Haisui Lungalang; PDVCO, Azeu Namcyn Hau; and Traders Union, Nduzeu Herie

Bold and sagacious step: NPF Women wing on Rio’s suspension Dimapur, may 19 (mExN): The Naga Peoples’ Front Women Wing Central Office today hailed the suspension former Chief Minister of Nagaland, Neiphiu Rio as a bold and sagacious decision.

In an order signed on May 17, NPF President Dr. Shurhozelie Liezietsu had ordered the suspension the lone Lok Sabha MP from Nagaland from the primary and active membership of the party with “immediate effect and until further orders” for "anti-party activities".

In a press statement received here, the Women wing president Tonlih Wangsa and Advisor Atsole Wazah said it welcomed the ‘stout stand’ taken by the Disciplinary Action Committee and the party President Dr Shurhozelie and extended its ‘wholehearted support’ to the decision.

While it has been the declared stand of the NPF party to provide a stable Government, it alleged that the present dispensation has been adversely affected by “selfish ambi-

tions” of some members who went to “the extent of de-stabilising the partyled Government” “The only option left to the party is to suspend those responsible for creating hurdles in the smooth functioning and continuance of the Government, so as not to compromise on the promise to the people to provide a stable Government,” it added.

Further stressing that while it is never easy to part ways after more than a decade as a “political family,” it said that the political sagacity and maturity of the President was indicated when he took the bold step though “It is common knowledge that he and Rio have been together since the early part of the last decade.”

“This clearly shows that the President cares more for the NPF than his personal relations with anybody,” it maintained adding that as the head of the “political family”, it would have been dereliction in his duty if the party President had not obeyed the decision of the DAC.

some months back was undergoing medical treatment and was now taken care by his real mother and grandparents.

Visiting the victim boy, the SCPS director, Nyusietho Nyuthe expressed dismay over the unexpected incident and encouraged the family members to take up the incident as a positive challenge in their family lives.

Bestowing the boy with financial assistance, Nyuthe directed the DCPO, Phek to take proper care of the boy and extend all possible help from the society ends.

our Correspondent Tsosinyu | May 19

Parliamentary Secretary for PWD (Housing) Er. Levi Rengma today visited Tsosinyu village which was affected by heavy windstorm on May 16 last.

Ts o s i n y u under Tseminyu Sub Division of Kohima district lies 47 km away from the state capital Kohima.

16 private houses including Govt Middle School and Govt Primary School Tsosinyu were damaged by heavy windstorm.

It also destroyed electrical poles/wires, uprooted large number of trees, and also affected cash crops and granaries.

The roof top of GMS Midday Meal kitchen was blown away while GPS building was badly damaged forcing the closure of school for the last three days.

Expressing happiness at CMA for coming out firmly in condemning the dastardly act and disseminating information to the public domain, Nyuthe expressed optimism that proper care and support will be given to the boy so that he overcomes the trauma underwent.

The CMA, while appreciating the SCPS director and DCPO, Phek for initiating the humanity service to the victim boy both in cash and words and prayed that God the Almighty bless them abundantly.

The CMA also wished the boy a speedy recovery of his health.

CondolenCe Messages DNSu: The office of the Dimapur Naga Students’ Union has condoled the untimely demise of Khehoshe (Robin) Kiho who passed away on May 17. Late Kiho had served in the union as Games and sports secretary (2009-2011) and had im-

er. levi Rengma inspects gPs Tsosinyu which was damaged by heavy windstorm on May 19. (Morung Photo/Chizokho Vero)

During his visit, Er. Levi extended financial assistance as immediate relief and assured that CGI sheet and other materials for reconstructing the damaged schools will be provided to enable the GPS to function early probably by next

Monday.

The parliamentary secretary entrusted Tseminyu ADC and EAC to make necessary assessment of the extent of the property loss and bring to the notice of the government at the earliest.

He said that necessary

mensely contributed best service towards the Union, DNSU President Sungkum Aier said in a message received here. The union further conveyed its heartfelt condolence to the bereaved family and prayed for the departed soul to rest in peace.

Dimapur, may 19 (mExN): Recognizing the critical role of law enforcement agencies in the HIV/ AIDS response regard to key populations, Kripa Foundation Nagaland in partnership with FHI 360, NSACS and Nagaland Police will be organising a one day state level HIV/AIDS sensitization workshop with law enforcement officials on May 23 at Nagaland Police Head Quarter (PHQ) Kohima, Nagaland.

L.L. Doungel, Nagaland DGP (IPS) will be the Chief Guest Resource at the programme while Dr. Bitra George, Country Director FHI 360 New Delhi and Dr. M Kire Project Director NSACS will be the reousrces person. The Programme will be chaired by Dr. P Ngully, Chairman, Kripa Foundation Nagaland.

The program is support by the President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) Govt. of USA through the “Centers for Disease Control (CDC) and FHI 360.

A press note from Kripa Foundation Director, Abou Mere in-

Home Minister Y.Patton paying homage to martrys of the unit. (Photo by Jenny Kashuila)

the unit, said that the unit was raised in 1999 at Chakhabama under the then Commandant L. B. Lemtur who is the presently the IGP (NAP) and since then it has been serving the state and tackling various sensitive law and or-

der duties.

“The unit also served outside the state namely Anti-Naxal operation in Chhattisgarh, where 21 jawans’s lives were lost during their duty,” he added.

While highlighting

relief measures will be done through Nagaland State Disaster Management Authority (NSDMA).

Meanwhile, he was appreciative that the villagers as part of community service have reconstructed most of the damaged hous-

es. He termed their quick response without depending much on government as a good sign.

The neighboring villages also extended helping hand.

Earlier, Er. Levi briefed the account of the incident to chief minister T.R. Zeliang this morning and discussed the ways and means to extend help to the affected families.

Tseminyu EAC Shelley Katiry who also present during the inspection said that necessary assessment report will be compiled by the administration and submit the same to the government at the earliest.

Ts o s i ny u Bap t i s t Church pastor Sotilo Kath appreciating the parliamentary secretary initiative also expressed optimism that the government will come forward to promptly aid the villagers.

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to be sensitized on HIV/AIDS One held with banned narcotics formed that FHI 360 is implementing “Project Sunrise” in collaboration with National AIDS Control Organisation (NACO) Govt. of India, State AIDS Control Societies (SACS), NGOs, community networks and other key stakeholders to support the ongoing efforts for effectively curbing the HIV epidemic through an accelerated response of prevention to care and treatment continuum services among People Who Inject Drugs (PWIDs) population in the eight states of the North East India.

“Effective and considered policing approaches are of vital importance in the response to HIV, therefore, the Project Sunrise aims to improve working relationship and collaboration with law enforcement in North East India,” it said.

For Nagaland State, it further said that the foundation in partnership with FHI 360 and NSACS will also organized district level workshops at Zunheboto, Wokha, Kiphire and Phek with the law enforcement officials.

Patton visits 9th IR Headquarter in Saijan Dimapur, may 19 (mExN): The Home Minister of Nagaland, Y Patton today visited the ‘Daring Ninth’ 9th IR Headquarter, Saijan in Peren and inspected the activities and efforts taken up by the unit. He was accompanied by DGP L.L. Doungel IPS and IGP (NAP) L.B. & PS to Home Minister, L B Lemtur IPS. The Commandant of the IR Unit, C James Kinghen in a press informed that during the visit the Home Minister Patton laid wreath on the martyr’s memorial stone erected at Unit Park.

The Home Minister also lauded the activities and efforts taken up by the unit and complimented the unit for the election duty held recently in Assam and West Bengal and maintained that the state is peaceful because of unit’s efforts, it added.

The Unit Commandant while briefing the history of

Dimapur, may 19 (mExN): Yimchungru Baptist Boru Amukhungto (YBBA)Youth Department in partnership with Western Yimchungru Students' Union (WYSU) will be organising a NPSC/UPSC Seminar and Prayer Day for aspiring Yimchungru youths from May 28-19 2016 at Yimchungru Baptist Church, Kohima(YBCK).

A press note from WYSU General Secretary, Tsukhumong and YBBA Youth Secretary Khalenmew has informed all the Yimchungru Candidate aspiring for competitive exams not to give it a “a slip” as various tips, advise, encouragement and Inspiration to move forward during the competitive exam would be imparted at the seminar.There will be 2 sessions on May 28 and one session and special prayer for the participants on May 29, it added.

While the timing for the program will be notified later, it further informed those interested to contact # 8974 133555/872993136 for more details.

Er. Levi visits storm affected area of Tsosinyu

SCPS Director visits tortured boy at Phek Village Law enforcement officials phEk VillagE, may 19 (mExN): Under the initiative of the District Child Protection Officer (DCPO) Phek, Samuel, the Director of the State Child Protection Society (SCPS), Nagaland, Nyusietho Nyuthe along with the Chakhesang Mothers’ Association (CMA) team visited the 3½ year old child at his grandparents’ residence, in Phek Village on May 18.

According to a press statement issued by CMA, President Zaposhelu Venuh, the boy who was tortured by her step mother Mulevolu Vero by afflicting with ignitable item on hands and leg

Seminar for Yimchungru civil service aspirants

the grievances of the unit, Kinghen stated that scarcity of water has been causing extreme hardship to the jawans, families and children during off season.

He also said the battalion is being provided

with 250 KVA transformers which are not sufficient to supply electricity to the entire camp and informed that unit is in need of 500 KVA transformers.

The commandant also requested the state government to allot additional requirement of vehicles since most of the unit vehicles were off-road and become unserviceable after rendering for almost 17 years.

Further, he requested the authority to replace WT equipments of the unit on priority basis as the present WT equipment of the unit do not meet the requirement for the duty detailed at different locations within and outside the state.

Responding to the unit grievances on water scarcity, upgrading of transformers, additional requirement of vehicle, requirement of WT etc. highlighted by unit CO, the Home Minister as-

sured to address the grievances and give assistance, the press note informed.

Patton also took note of the urgency of the issue, it added and said a request has been made to PHD engineer about water scarcity and Geology and Mining Department to take up the responsibility and assured that the work would be carried out between September and December.

The Home Minister also said that prostration for the post of driver have to submit to the concerned department and all off-road vehicles should be send immediately for the proposal of equipment, it added.

The Home Minister also paid a visit to Ladies Family welfare (LFW) and Rs.50, 000/- to LFW. The LFW members have been sewing clothes and bags and making washing power to generate family income, it added.

Dimapur, may 19 (mExN): The Excise Narcotic Cell enforcement personnel today recovered 240 capsules of banned Spasmo proxyvon from the illegal possession of one Aboka Sema (35 years), a resident of Burma Camp (below Old Flyover Bridge), Dimapur. A press release from the office of the Commissioner of Excise in this connection informed that the accused was arrested, forwarded to judicial custody and booked under relevant sections of Drug & Cosmetic Act 1940.

DEO Dimapur informs Dimapur, may 19 (mExN): All the principals and headmasters under the establishment of DEO Dimapur are informed to collect the format from the DEO’s office during office hours. The format is to ascertain the correct position of teachers and current year enrolment. The filled format should be submitted on or before May 25.

Mangkolemba citizens hold silent procession maNgkolEmba, may 19 (mExN): The citizens of Mangkolemba successfully conducted a silent procession from each sector till ADC Office Complex on the theme ‘No Alcohol’ organized by Social Concern Committee under Ao Baptist Arogo Mungdang on May 10. It was attended by hundreds of citizens including students and teachers as well. The programme was chaired by A Wati Lkr (A/Pastor), prayer by B. Amongla Jamir (AP/W), speeches by Renbemo SDO (Civil), Topngpang Longkumer (Vice Chairman, Adhoc Town Committee) and Dr Akok Amer (Pastor: MBA); song by Temsunaro Director: Music Ministry and performance of a street play by Hill Theatre (MBA). The citizens also submitted a memorandum to ADC Imtiwapang Aier (NCS) through Toshi Tzudir (Secretary: Social Concern Committee, MBA).

Meetings & AppointMents Chairman’s Union Peren Dist The village Chairman’s Union Peren Dist, Nagaland has been conducted its General Meeting on May 25, at Jalukie Town Council Hall, time 11:00 am. All Chairmen are requested to attend the meeting without fail.

Kirhazouma Youth Society Kirhazouma Youth Society Viswema will be having a meeting (Nousi Kehou) on May 21 at John Government Hr.Sec School Boys Hostel Viswema at 10: 00 A.M. The sponsors are Er Krosii Rhetso and Vikhozol Vitsu. The meeting is mandatory and compulsory for all the youths.

ANSTA Dimapur There will be a general meeting of the ANSTA Dimapur Unit on May 21 at Green park from 10:00 am onwards.

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THE MORUNG EXPRESS

The Power of Truth

The Morung Express volume Xi issue 137

Fixing the Problem, Not Fixing the Blame

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ince every nation has hopes and dreams, this makes the task of contemplating and reasoning together essential for building and realizing a future that epitomizes the people’s collective aspirations. A nation that fails to dialogue with itself risks the danger of moving further away from its anticipated dream. The Naga people today find themselves in such a quandary.

The absence of genuine democratic space to critically engage in dialogue processes in solidarity and without being usurped by the “isms” has reduced the Naga people’s capacity to think together and address the many challenges confronting the modern Naga. Subsequently, the status quo is strengthened and presented as a pacifier in times of uncertainty.

Faced with this overwhelmingly predicament, every Naga needs to search deep within themselves to recover their inner strength and restore self-confidence as makers of culture. By doing so it suggests a shift from the present position and implies a deliberate movement towards a common purpose and vision. This is critical for our understanding, because it radiates the spirit of dynamism. It requires self-criticism and openness in building a consensus through dialogue and understanding.

Eventually it can lead to a paradigm shift in one’s thinking, attitude, behavior and way of life. They are all interconnected, part of a praxis of reflection and action, one informing and being a catalyst for the other. These steps are central in order for personal and collective transformation to take place.

The process of soul searching is important to a meaningful dialogue process, both within the society, as well as with other societies. Facing history constructively is an important part of how the Naga future unfolds. Indeed, the future depends on how one approaches history. It is very difficult to build a future on a divided and contentious past, where there are polarized and multiple narratives and interpretations of the same event. The challenge for Nagas is to disengage from the traditional concept of time (past-present-future) and reframe time in a relevant and contextual manner. The alternative (future-past-present) is to first build understanding and a consensus over a shared future in which everyone acknowledges that every Naga is needed to build a shared future. Eventually addressing the painful past through forgiveness can take place so that practical and concrete steps for reconstruction can take place in the present.

For too long, Nagas have been in a vicious cycle of selfblame and blaming others. Rather than blaming each other, let us shoulder the responsibility to overcome the deepening crisis. From this moment forth let’s work on fixing the problem and not fixing the blame.

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Laurie Goering Thomson Reuters Foundation

Cities "woefully unprepared" for rising disaster risk - World Bank

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ities around the world are failing to plan for fast-increasing risks from extreme weather and other hazards, particularly as population growth and surging migration put more people in the path of those threats, the World Bank said on May 16.

By 2050, 1.3 billion people and $158 trillion in assets will be menaced by worsening river and coastal floods alone, warned a new report from the Global Facility for Disaster Reduction and Recovery (GFDRR), managed by the World Bank.

"Cities and coastal areas are woefully unprepared for the kind of climate and disaster risk now facing our world," said John Roome, the World Bank Group's senior director for climate change.

But as cities expand and revamp, they have the opportunity to lower that risk by putting in place more resilient infrastructure and preventive policies, he said.

Those could include everything from restrictions on using too much groundwater - one of the reasons cities from Tokyo to Jakarta are sinking - to planning for more green space, and new schools and apartments set above flood-prone zones.

The problem is that many city officials have no clear idea of the range of disaster risks they face and how serious they could be. Argentina, for instance, has no volcanoes but is affected at times by ash from eruptions in Chile.

And when Malawi was hit by an earthquake in 2009, it came as a surprise. "Not many people think about the African continent and its potential for earthquakes," said Alanna Simpson, a risk management specialist with the GFDRR.

NO PHD? HELP AT HAND A new open-source disaster risk management tool, called ThinkHazard!, aims to make planning for such threats easier by pulling together information on all potential disaster risks in a country or region, and how they compare.

It looks at hazards including floods, cyclones, droughts, heat waves, fires, earthquakes, tsunamis, volcanic eruptions and landslides.

The tool, aimed at national and city planners, project developers and others, also offers advice on what might work to reduce the risks.

While information on disaster risks already exists, it tends to be in scattered locations and jargon-heavy language, Simpson said.

For an average planner, "you need a PhD to understand if a country has risk and how it might affect your project", she told the Thomson Reuters Foundation.

The new tool, developed by the GFDRR, brings the information together and simplifies it, so that the developer of a road or school in Kenya, for instance, can get a sense of the level of risks their project faces - including threats they may not know about.

Those can be substantial, the disaster experts noted. In Indonesia, the risk of flooding from overflowing rivers is expected to grow 166 percent over the next 30 years, while coastal flooding risk could rise 445 percent, the report said.

Nepal's capital Kathmandu is expected to see a 50 percent rise in earthquake risk by 2045 as more slums and informal buildings go up.

A combination of sea-level rise and sinking of coastal cities - including from excessive extraction of the groundwater beneath them - could drive disaster losses in 136 coastal cities from $6 billion a year in 2010 to $1 trillion a year by 2070, the report said.

But planning now for more big typhoons in Manila, for example, by ensuring new homes are not built on flood plains and keeping drainage canals clear, will pay off, the experts said.

"The decisions we make today are defining the disasters of tomorrow," said Francis Ghesquiere, head of the GFDRR secretariat.

"We have a huge challenge - but also a huge opportunity to try to make sure the trillions of dollars that will go into new housing, new infrastructure, the extension of cities... do not increase risk exposure but rather reduce it."

C O M M E N T A R Y

George Lakey Waging Nonviolence

How ‘Strategy for a Living Revolution’ came to life

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n Prague during the height of the Cold War, I met an African freedom fighter who changed my life.

He and I were there as resource people for a 1967 international youth conference on revolution.

The participants from both sides of the Iron Curtain came to the conference already allies of anti-imperialist struggles. Looking for a lively issue to stimulate the gathering, I raised a tough question: Shouldn’t we take a leaf from Gandhi’s book and choose nonviolent means? The African freedom fighter — Nathan Shamuyarira, who represented an armed struggle going on at that moment — and I served as opposite poles in the discussion that followed.

Before parting, Nathan and I took time for a friendly one-on-one. “George,” he said, “you know that many of us were initially inspired by Gandhi and did begin with nonviolent protests. I was raised up a pacifist and hoped we could succeed that way, but the British suppressed us ruthlessly. Now we have no choice. In my country, we who give leadership have no space to look for nonviolent alternatives. Your situation is different.

You’re in grad school, with intellectual resources and time. Do the work that we cannot do: Explore the possibilities we can’t see, and write out a pragmatic, strategic path for a nonviolent revolution.”

With some trepidation, I accepted the challenge. I read many works on strategy, including Frantz Fanon and Murray Bookchin, Che Guevara and Gramsci and Rosa Luxemburg. In grad school I turned every possible course into an exercise to further my mission, and became so over-specialized that I failed my Ph.D. oral examination. I did, though, succeed in publishing the book I was calling “Strategy for a Living Revolution” in 1973.

Nathan Shamuyarira and I never crossed paths again. He eventually became Zimbabwe’s foreign minister and an apologist for dictator Robert Mugabe. He died two years ago, but the book he challenged me to write lives on. In fact, its third North American edition, entitled “Toward a Living Revolution” was just published in March. To commemorate the occasion, here is the rest of the story of the people and events that shaped the book.

A radicalizing journey When I started researching the book, I was enamored by regime change. Like some optimists who a few years ago expected a bright future for the Arab Awakening, I believed that throwing the rascals out, nonviolently, would bring about a just society. After meeting Nathan, I spent the summer buried in the Harvard Library and found a major flaw in my reasoning. I found three cases from Latin America where the people overthrew their dictators nonviolently – two in 1944 and one in 1931 – but then found their achievements erased by oligarchical pushback. Clearly, more is needed for a living revolution: a deeper power shift, more of an emerging democratic infrastructure and the means to defend the new society. All that went into the book.

At an international below-the-radar gathering in Clarens, Switzerland, I found myself in a room late at night with Bernard Lafayette from the Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee, or SNCC, and a leader of an armed movement struggling for justice. In explaining his view of power, Bernard used a metaphor I heard for the first time: A society is like a house and the regime is the roof, dependent on the support of the pillars that stand on the foundation.

The foundation is the willingness of the people to cooperate. It doesn’t matter, Bernard said, how dazzling the roof is — how many bombs and bullets it has — if the foundation goes, the roof will collapse.

Bernard’s pillars metaphor pushed me to see more clearly the necessity of prefigurative institutions having enough heft to hold society together during the crash. Bernard also supported me to listen well to the feedback I got the next day, when I shared with 40 participants my progress on the book. The most critical feedback was from a scholar who asked: “What’s the value of a strategy without a vision? If a movement only knows what it doesn’t like, and hasn’t even a sketch of what should replace today’s unjust institutions, how can it evaluate alternative strategies, or ask for, and deserve, the broad support it needs?”

I realized he was right, although working it out would delay completion of the book. Nathan had asked for a general theory for nonviolent revolution that people could adapt for their own situation. That was fine; I was excused from offering a vision for any specific country. Still I needed to figure out the role of vision and how to embed its underlying values while letting

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s the hype over the southern Indian paradise simply hot air? Mari Marcel Thekaekara asks.

Kerala has long been held up as an example of a model state. India’s most educated piece of paradise. But people who live there, in general, and women who live there in particular, know only too well, that the hype is merely that – hot air.

The fact that this is a state with the highest literacy levels has been blown out of all proportion. It is used to cover a multitude of sins. Misogyny prevails in most strata of Kerala’s society. How else, in a state where all women, even the poorest, go to school, do we have a scenario where a girl cannot walk home alone, after sunset, without men leering at her, passing lewd filthy remarks or pinching, groping and molesting her?

Young Jisha was found dead in a pool of blood last month. The 30-yearold Dalit – discriminated against as ‘untouchable’ overtly and covertly by many – law student struggled to reach university because her mother was an agricultural labourer belonging to the poorest families of the area. Her father had abandoned the family many years ago. Mother and daughter lived alone in an isolated shack, without a solid roof, vulnerable to threats from male

democratic discussion in the struggle refine the vision.

At the time I knew of no movement that achieved a nonviolent social revolution resulting in sustainable democracy. We would need to learn what we could from partial successes. The most successful movements seemed to grow through a series of stages, analogous to a human being’s growth from stage to stage.

Vision, then, might be something like DNA, embedded and influential but not controlling, offering abilities and internal resource, as well as limitations that to some degree might be overcome. Revolutionists could put vision in the first stage and let it be the DNA. Since writing the book I found a nonviolent revolution in which vision did work in just that way.

The workers’ and farmers’ revolutionary movement in Norway was hugely influenced by its Marxist vision, but not limited by it. As the people struggled, they learned and paid attention to the changing world around them. As it turned out, the Norwegians moved successfully through the first four stages in the Living Revolution framework, with results that 80 years later still startle Americans with their degree of equality and individual freedom.

Feminists challenge the stages The Living Revolution’s five-stage framework was far enough along so that it could be adopted in the early 1970s by the Movement for a New Society, or MNS. The model was incorporated in the War Resisters International’s “Manifesto for a Nonviolent Revolution” and published in many languages.

The timing coincided with the second wave of feminism, a struggle strongly waged within the fledgling MNS. Along with other men in MNS, I resisted change; it would be a few years before I was ready to help found Men Against Patriarchy. In the course of our MNS struggle, some feminist women found the Living Revolution model fitting all-too-neatly into a patriarchal thought pattern. They pointed to how linear the stages are: first do cultural preparation (including analysis and vision), second build organization, third confront the oppressor with propaganda of the deed, fourth escalate to mass noncooperation, and fifth fill the resulting power vacuum with the parallel institutions planted in stage two by organizing cooperative alternatives that meet people’s needs.

I acknowledged that it was linear, but said that’s the nature of developmental schemes: infant/child/adolescent/adult. “Precisely,” they said. “Reality is more complex than linear stages. An adult finds further growth by embracing the inner child, not by marginalizing childhood and becoming an adult control freak.”

I continued to object: Activist movement-builders often have difficulty thinking sequentially, yet when I ask them in a workshop to write on pieces of paper their favorite tactics, then ask them to place the tactics on the floor in a sequence that makes sense to them in reaching the goal, they are able to do it. Moreover, their usual outcome as a group is actually the five-stage model! The stages tap a common sense that is otherwise hard to access. The model states a natural development and, once stated, it can support unity and application.

The feminists continued the argument. “The lin-

earity of the model doesn’t fit a complex society: In one social location people are just now raising their consciousness about an injustice, while in another spot there is a group already building alternatives, and in a third spot — at the same time — there are people getting arrested in the confrontation stage.

The linearity pretends to a coherence that doesn’t represent the scatter of diversity!”

Our long and often-emotional dialogue resulted in yet another win for conflict among comrades.

We came to realize that the framework works better when we expect iteration of the stages. Early in the historical process organizers might find the sequence only goes from stage one to two and then repeats. Then it may reach stage three and repeat several times until stage four (mass noncooperation) occurs. That sequence may repeat several times until, finally, in enough social/economic locations with growing coordination, broad unity makes it possible to do the whole five-stage sequence. The movement can add far more people with stage one work, bring them into organizations, support them through the fierce stage three, which in turn flows into mass noncooperation and finally parallel institutions.

One of the critics showed graphically that such a modification of the framework would be cyclical — a break-away from patriarchal rigidity — and would resemble the structure of a sea animal, the chambered nautilus.

Flexing the framework this way also made it more useful for campaigns operating in a liberal democracy that is not facing a revolutionary situation. A campaign might aim for what the French labor strategist André Gorz called a “revolutionary reform.” Campaigns can be won by projecting only the first four stages, sometimes just by waging the first three.

I like the humility of this approach. At the present moment we can’t predict how soon the 1 percent’s resistance to change will combine with the climate crisis to create a revolutionary situation. Polarization in the United States continues to accelerate. We might embark on a campaign expecting it will run for only three or four stages to gain a particular victory, yet not be surprised if the legitimacy of liberal “democracy” rapidly goes down the toilet, and we can deepen our mass noncooperation and go to the stage of parallel institutions.

That kind of preparation is what the pro-democracy forces in Egypt would have found useful in 2011.

The Global Nonviolent Action Database has many cases illustrating the missed opportunities when crisis deepened beyond the expectations of the wouldbe reformers. They weren’t prepared to be nimble and support their movements to express fully the people power that might be mobilized.

By responding to Nathan’s challenge I became more grounded in my identity as a lifelong activist and gained tools for staying in touch with today’s reality while preparing for tomorrow’s possibilities. I’m grateful to so many along the way, including longtime activist David Hartsough whose recent crosscountry travels convinced him that the book speaks to today’s challenges and helped make this new North American edition possible.

Kerala – a conflict of cultures?

Mari Marcel Thekaekara New Internationalist predators in a society crawling with alcoholic, porn addicted men.

The mystery of why Jisha was so brutally and viciously raped and murdered has not yet come to light. But her body was tortured and mutilated before being strangled and smothered to death. She was covered in bite marks and slashed with a knife.

How was it that no one heard her screams?

Why did no one go to her aid?

M o re u n a n swered questions. Being a Dalit places you in a precarious position in our society. People blame the victim. People from dominant castes close ranks, cover up crimes to protect predators who are ‘PLU’, people like us. The police protect PLU perpetrators, the media wrote singularly unsympathetic reports about her mother.

Neither Jisha nor her family merited the

support shown to the earlier 2012 Delhi victim who made world headlines.

Kerala youth however, in colleges around the state, protested for justice for Jisha. Leading the charge were women media persons, activists and women’s wings of various political parties. They raised issues regarding the lack of action around safety of women and the indifference of the police in general as well as the Kerala public in particular, when roadside attacks take place. ‘Jisha was murdered in her own house,’ a student pointed out. ‘What hope [is there] for our society if we can’t even be safe in our own homes?’

Kerala has the distinction of endless sex scandals involving politicians, the rich and the powerful. Girls have been abducted, gangraped, threatened by their own boyfriends who black-

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mailed and coerced them into having forcible sex with myriad men. There’s no dearth of a regular supply of such stories. It’s a pretty ugly scenario.

Unless Jisha’s death provokes a radical and deep search for the soul of Kerala, to uncover and cure the malaise which threatens to engulf Keral society, the state will rapidly go into a downward spiral. A society which treats its women with such utter contempt cannot go anywhere else. Reams have been written about the matrilineal society.

But the reality is sordid and revolting.

I realize that I sound hopeless, harsh and judgemental.

When you visit Kerala, there is such a grasp of politics, poetry and prose, literature, exceptional films. It’s always a pleasure to listen to peoples conversations in a bus or train. So we expect more from an informed society. The stark contrast lies between the wonderful level of awareness on so many important fronts and the crude, brutish reality for women. The overpowering crass consumerism and quest for wealth and its trappings, contributes to the curious case of conflicting cultures. It prompts me to ask, ‘Which is the real Kerala?’

And that’s a question only the people who live, eat and think there can answer.

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The energy fix

Korea’s Next Generation Young people have been pushed to the margins in South Korea — can they transform the country's political system?

Africa is rich in natural energy resources. So why are its people so power-poor? Ruth Nyambura examines what’s happened – and what needs to happen now

John Feffer

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e never know when electricity will be available as it never has a definite schedule,’ says Aker Deng with a sigh. ‘We live each day as it comes with its own uncertainties. There is a private electricity supply run by individuals who buy generators and supply power. This is how I get power for my hair salon in Rock City, Juba. It is extremely expensive – and rationed. I spend about 25 per cent of my income just for electricity.’

In South Sudan, where Deng lives, the UNDP estimates just five per cent of the population has access to electricity.

Building modern, environmentally safe and sustainable energy systems, grounded in the principles of equity and justice, is one of the most urgent challenges confronting Africa. Sub-Saharan Africa, with the exception of South Africa, has the lowest electrification rates in the world, with approximately 620 million people completely lacking any provision. This is also the case for 85 per cent of rural Africans. The continent has the highest energy poverty rate in the world.

It also continues to face the worst impacts of the climate crisis, therefore creating a triple crisis of food, energy and climate. Africa is struggling to adapt and ramp up its mitigation measures.

Big does not work Since independence, most African govern-ments have approached energy provision by seeking finance and development for big centralized energy projects, either large hydropower or fossil fuel based, with on-grid, high-voltage transmission lines serving urban and industrial areas.

For Nigerian environmental activist Nnimmo Bassey the present energy system is characterized by inequality: ‘South Africa, for example, is a country where almost 90 per cent of electricity is produced from coalmines located on the lands of poor black South Africans who are unable to afford the electricity generated, but suffer immensely from the health and environmental impacts of coalmining.’

Such energy projects have not managed to expand electricity access across the continent or made it cheaper but have instead contributed to the emergence of crony capitalism and ever-increasing privatization in the energy sector, and plunged African countries further into debt.

The global commodities boom propelled the fortunes of the extractive industries (mining, oil, coal and gas) in Africa to unprecedented highs. However, with the current fall in commodity prices, largely due to the drop in oil prices and the slowdown in China’s growth, Africa’s fossil fuel projects are at a crossroads.

What would it require for African countries to leapfrog from energy poverty and over-reliance on fossil fuels to low-cost, socially controlled, democratic and sustainable energy systems? There’s little doubt that Africa has vast potential to transform its energy system. According to the advocacy group International Rivers: ‘Africa has world-class solar potential, a vast belt of clean geothermal reserves, strong winds and great potential for microhydro and no-dam hydro.’ A 2012 report by the European Commission Joint Research Centre established that it would be much cheaper to invest in solar power than to

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he President of Brazil, Dilma Rousseff, has been suspended from her office while she goes on trial by the Senate. If convicted, she would be removed from office, which is what is meant in Brazil by "impeachment." Anyone, even Brazilians, who have been trying to follow the last several months of political maneuvering may be excused if they are somewhat confused by the many turns this process has taken.

What is really at issue here? Is this a constitutional coup as Pres. Rousseff has called it repeatedly? Or is this a legitimate act of holding the president responsible for grave misdeeds by her and members of her cabinet and advisors, as the "opposition" claims? If the latter, why is this occurring only now and not, say, in Rousseff's first term as president before she was easily re-elected in 2015 by a significant margin?

Rousseff is a member of the Partido dos Trabalhores (PT) that has been long led by her predecessor in office, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva (Lula). One way to view these events is to see it as part of the story of the PT - its coming to power and now, quite probably, its ouster from power.

What is the PT, and what has it represented in Brazilian politics? The PT was founded in 1980 as a party opposed to the military dictatorship that had ruled Brazil since the coup of 1964. It was a socialist, anti-imperialist party, bringing together Marxist groups, large civil associations like the Central Única dos Trabalhadores (CUT), the Movimento dos Trabalhadores Rurais Sem Terra (Landless Workers Movement or MST), and Catholic movements of the liberation theology persuasion.

From the point of view both of the military and of the traditional Establishment parties in Brazil, the PT was a dangerous revolutionary party, which threatened the conservative economic and social structures of the country. The United States viewed its "anti-imperialism" as directed primarily at the U.S. dominant role in Latin American politics, which indeed it was.

The PT however did not seek power through guerrilla insurrection but rather through parliamentary elections, sustained and supported by extra-parliamentary demonstrations. It took four presidential elections to bring finally a PT candidate, Lula, to office in 2003. The Brazilian Establishment never expected this would actually happen and never accepted that it could possibly continue.

They have devoted their energies ever since to bringing the PT down. They may have gotten their way in 2016.

Historians in the future may look upon the period 20032016 as the fifteen-year PT interlude.

What in fact has happened in this interlude? The PT in office was something far less radical than the opponents of the PT feared, but still radical enough to have made them relentless in their desire to destroy the PT, not merely as the holders of the presidential office but as a movement with a legitimate place in Brazilian politics.

If the PT was able to come to electoral power in 2003, it was because of the combination of the growing attractiveness of its program and its rhetoric and the declin-

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Just too dear: sometimes despite energy being available it can be unaffordable. This mother in Soweto, South Africa, protests against the prices of state utility Eskom. (Reuters Photo)

expand the grid. And with regard to job creation, renewable energy projects offer much better permanent employment prospects, which large infrastructure projects cannot guarantee.

What kind of clean energy future?

To be clear, African countries have begun the shift to renewable energy systems in both policy formulation and implementation. Morocco is in the process of building the biggest concentrated solar power station in the world, expected to power a million Moroccan homes once it is fully operational in 2018. Kenya has been a continental leader in geothermal power generation and intends to produce the bulk of its electricity in this way. The Olkaria geothermal power station located in the Great Rift Valley in Kenya is Africa’s largest geothermal power project.

Interestingly, both mega projects have received financing largely in the form of loans from multilateral investment banks such as the World Bank and European Investment Bank. In Kenya’s case, a US subsidiary of an Israeli parent company called Ormat Technologies won the project tender (in the 1990s) to build, own and operate the project. They did so by establishing a Kenyan company called OrPower4.

Almost all renewable energy projects follow the path of conventional (fossil fuel based) energy projects in terms of being large, centrally owned and connected to the national grid. Ever since the enforced structural adjustment programmes of the 1980s, there has been a push to have the renewable energy sector operate almost exclusively under the private sector, both domestic and foreign, and to rely heavily on international financing, all under public-private partnership agreements.

Local communities do not have the financial and technological muscle to compete with foreign companies such as Ormat Technologies, nor do they have the political clout to influence policy decisions in the way the World Bank and IMF do. This top-down approach to policy formulation and hijacking of development projects by powerful interests is all too common.

At the Paris COP 21 meeting last December, the Africa Renewable Energy Initiative (AREI) was launched by the African Group to great applause. Its aim is to ‘establish a global partnership to accelerate energy transformation’. According to Dipti Bhatnagar of Friends of the Earth Mozambique: ‘It is imperative that African governments do not turn this proposal into another version of

Brazil: Coup or Fiasco?

Immanuel Wallerstein CommonDreams

Suspended Brazilian President Dilma Rousseff attends a news conference with foreign media in Brasilia, Brazil, May 13, 2016. (Reuters Photo)

ing geopolitical strength of the United States. And what did the PT do with its time in office? On the one hand it sought to succor the poorest strata of Brazil through a redistributive program known as the Fome Zero (Zero Hunger) program that included the Bolsa familia (Family Allowance), which did indeed improve their income level and reduce the enormous inequalities from which Brazil suffered.

In addition, Brazil's foreign policy under the PT marked a significant shift away from Brazil's historic subservience to U.S. geopolitical imperatives. Brazil took the lead in creating autonomous Latin American structures that included Cuba and excluded the United States and Canada.

On the other hand, Brazil's macroeconomic policies remained quite orthodox from the point of view of neoliberal emphases on market orientations of governmental policies. And the PT's multiple promises to prevent

large-scale mega projects that are geared towards making profits for corporations at the expense of the energy needs and human rights and ecological justice for Africans. There is also the question of where the financing will come from, as the proposal remains vague about this issue; this will be the real test, especially given the vested interests around energy provision.’

Ultimately, the question of how to make renewable energy affordable trumps all others in a continent where serious income inequalities exist. In addition, communities must be able to assert ownership over the energy sources, preferably using a mixture of off-grid and minigrid options.

What is urgently needed for energy democracy in Africa is a two-pronged strategy in which targeted subsidies for the renewable energy sector are dramatically increased and import duties and production costs reduced. Africa must pay particular attention to and invest in appropriate technology transfer, research and development, training and capacity development. And it must challenge rules on intellectual property rights that continue to undermine pro-poor development.

Today there is little evidence to suggest that African governments are relinquishing more control of renewable energy to local communities but are rather fixated on connecting them to the national grid. This approach continues to undermine the quest for a truly democratic energy system, stifles innovation and entrenches the power that monopolies have over the energy sector. Topdown policies remain completely disconnected from the material conditions of people, particularly women, who would have so much to gain if they could access energy to save on tiring physical labour.

An energy revolution cannot occur in isolation: we need to build the power of communities, to design policies that speak to their needs and help address the challenge of poverty. It also requires global support. We hope that AREI will get it from the international community, especially with regard to funding – grants instead of loans, without aid conditionalities – and arresting the power of the local private sector elite and transnational energy corporations. Let us be fully alive to the fact that we are facing a climate catastrophe and that so much depends upon getting right the shift to a truly democratic, socialized, locally managed and clean energy system.

Ruth Nyambura is a political ecologist and eco-feminist from Kenya who focuses on the intersections of gender, economy and ecological justice in the Global South.

environmental destruction were never seriously implemented. Nor did the PT ever carry out its promises of agrarian reform.

In short, its performance as a left movement was a mixed bag. As a result, groups within the party and in its larger political alliances were constantly defecting. This resulted in the weakened position that made it possible in 2015 for the enemies of the PT to implement a plan to destroy it.

The scenario was simple. It centered on charges of corruption. Corruption has been massive and endemic in Brazilian politics, and important figures of the PT itself were by no means exempt from the practice. The one person not subject to such charges was Dilma Rousseff. What then to do? The person who took the lead in the impeachment process, President of the Chamber of Deputies Eduardo Cunha (and an Evangelical Christian) was himself removed from office because he is being indicted for corruption. No matter! The process proceeded on the basis that Dilma Rousseff failed in her responsibility to contain the corruption. This led Boaventura dos Santos Sousa to summarize the situation as one in which the one honest politician was being ousted by the most corrupt.

Rousseff has been suspended from office and her Vice-President Michel Temer has assumed office as Interim President, immediately appointing a far-right cabinet. It seems almost certain that Rousseff will be impeached and removed permanently from office. She is not the real target. The real target is Lula. Under Brazilian law, no president can have more than two successive terms. It has been everyone's expectation that Lula would be the PT candidate again in 2019.

Lula has been Brazil's most popular politician for a long time now. And while his popularity has been somewhat tarnished by the corruption scandal, he seems to remain sufficiently popular that he would win the election. So the right forces will try now to have him actually charged with corruption and therefore ineligible to run.

What will happen then? No one is sure. The rightwing politicians will fight among themselves for the presidency. The army may decide once again to take power. What seems sure is that the PT is finished. The PT sought to exercise its power as a centrist government, balancing its program. But the serious budget deficit and the decline of world prices for oil and other Brazilian exports has disillusioned a large swatch of its voters. As in many other countries today, massive discontent leads to a rejection of normal centrist politics.

What a successor movement of the PT might do would be to return to its roots as a consistently left antiimperialist movement. This will be no more easy than it was for the PT in 1980. The difference between 1980 and now is the degree to which the modern world-system is in structural crisis. The struggle is worldwide and the Brazilian left can either play a major role in it or slip into global irrelevance and national misery.

Foreign Policy in Focus

he street protests of the Arab Spring happened largely because of disgruntled youth. The unemployment rate for young people in the Middle East and North Africa verged on the catastrophic in 2012: 42 percent for Tunisia and 38 percent for Egypt. Moreover, the rates had shot up significantly since 2010, so it seemed as though the already intolerable conditions were only getting worse. Young people came together through social media and took over the public spaces, demanding change.

Street protests throughout the southern tier of Europe – in Greece, in Spain – were also fueled by unemployed youth. In Greece, the unemployment rate for young people peaked at 60 percent in 2013, a time of huge popular unrest. The Spanish rate hit a high of 55 percent in July 2013, also a time of mass protests.

In the United States, the unemployment rate has been steadily falling for the last eight years.

For young people, the rate has recently hovered around 10 percent. But young Americans face other problems. Many of the entry-level jobs they get barely provide enough to cover food and rent – much less the enormous college loans they have to pay back.

These dismal prospects are why so many young people are supporting Democrat Bernie Sanders in the race for president. More people under the age of 30 are supporting Sanders than Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump combined. Sanders envisions a new economic order in the United States that provides opportunities to all young people (and not just rich bankers and CEOs).

In South Korea, the youth unemployment rate is nowhere near the levels of the Middle East or southern Europe. But at approximately 12 percent, the jobless rate has Korean millennials deeply worried. One reason is that the official rate obscures how few young Koreans actually have jobs: less than half.

One of the social media memes, “Hell Chosun,” reflects the despair of the younger generation. It’s hard to get a job. The jobs they can get are not very good ones. And those not-very-good jobs are not even secure.

It used to be that hard-working young people called themselves the “three-give-up generation.”

To get ahead, they had to sacrifice love, marriage, and children. Now they have become the “sevengive-up generation” and look forward to a future without those first three essentials along with human relations, home ownership, personal dreams, and hope. No wonder they look into the future and see only hell.

Some analysts have identified the youth vote as pivotal in the recent parliamentary elections in South Korea. Last month the ruling party suffered a major setback, the main opposition party picked up some ground, and Ahn Cheol-soo’s breakaway People’s Party emerged as a viable third force. Ahn, in particular, would like to attract the attention of young people as the “Bernie Sanders of Korea.”

Of course, Ahn’s agenda is a great deal more entrepreneurial than the egalitarian Sanders.

“Young people need real opportunities for entrepreneurship,” Ahn told Emanuel Pastreich at Huffington Post. “Entrepreneurship does not only refer to starting a new business. There are many forms of entrepreneurship whereby young people can come up with and implement innovative ideas within a company,” Many Korean young people feel stuck. They’re unhappy that the existing system is not making room for them. Aging baby boomers are not retiring. Because of traditional deference to those who are older, it’s difficult for young people to get ahead in politics, academia, or chaebols. Only in entertainment and sports can young people achieve rapid success, but those are highly competitive fields with only limited slots available.

Some young people will drift toward street protests. Others will simply go overseas. The level of unemployment and the degree of frustration are not likely high enough, however, to provoke Korean millennials to lead a revolution. The models provided by Egypt and Greece are not particularly inspiring, in any case.

Korea’s brand used to be “dynamic.” The country changes rapidly from year to year – in technology, culture, attitudes. A few years ago, another slogan appeared, “Korea, sparkling,” which suggests that the country isn’t so much changing as standing in one place and giving off light. There is no longer a sense of forward movement. Rapprochement with North Korea has stalled. Relations with China and Japan are stagnant. The current president represents an older era of politicians. The more things change, Koreans are realizing, the more they stay the same.

The leaderships in Beijing and Tokyo have chosen a “national revival” strategy of engaging young people. To build a strong China or to rebuild a strong Japan are the visions of Xi Jinping and Shinzo Abe. Involving young Koreans in something comparable would be an easy platform for the next aspirant to the Blue House.

But I think South Korea can offer its young people something better than watery nationalism. They should have a chance to be part of something brand new that they create themselves. Korean millennials could be the generation that transcends national borders.

Of all the things that the seven-give-up generation has given up, the most poignant one is hope.

But what would it be like to be the generation that finally puts to rest the ghosts of the 20th century? To work toward stopping climate change? To successfully integrate North Korea into the international community? To create a peaceful and prosperous East Asian community with their counterparts overseas? That would be an incredibly energizing experience to be part of.

But that kind of program requires visionary leadership. Perhaps someone in the seven-giveup generation, someone who hasn’t yet given up hope, will provide that leadership.

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New govt should solve Assam's 'identity crisis': ULFA New Delhi, May 19 (iaNS): As the BJP created history in Assam and is set to form its maiden government in the northeast, the pro-talks faction of the United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) has said the new government should resolve the state's "identity crisis on a priority basis".

The faction, which is in peace negotiations with the central government since 2010, has also sought that the new government should complete the process of updating the National Register of Citizens (NRC), which it says is "the only feasible solution to the illegal migrants issue, which has led to much bloodshed in the state".

"Among the major expectations are the faster update of the NRC, which makes things clear about who are the illegal migrants in the state. Another expectation is that the government should certainly help in sealing an accord between the ULFA and the Indian government," Sashadhar Chaudhury, a se-

Gogoi accepts defeat, says Congress will play role of constructive opposition GuwahaTi, May 19 (iaNS): Assam Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi on Thursday accepted defeat in the assembly polls and said the Congress party will play the role of a constructive opposition in the legislative assembly.

"We accept the mandate of the people. I thank the people of Assam for giving us three terms to serve them. Now the people want us to sit in the opposition and play the role of a constructive opposition and I thank the people for that," said Gogoi addressing the media at his official residence at Koinadhara Hills in Guwahati. "It is only natural to feel bad about the result but I am not depressed. In democracy, one has to accept the verdict of the people and we nior cadre of the ULFA faction that favours talks with the govenrment, told IANS. Referring to the 15 years of Tarun Gogoi-led Congress rule in the state, Chaudhury, who was formerly part of the underground movement, said:

have accepted that. We are going to try our best to play the role of a constructive opposition," he said. "I am thankful to the people that they have not abandoned the Congress completely. May be there are some shortcomings on our part or may be that the people have expected more from us than we delivered," he added.

Gogoi said that he had already congratulated Sarbananda Sonowal for the victory. "It is a grand success for them. The BJP, the AGP and the BPF came together this time and won the polls," he said adding that he wll remain active in politics. The chief minister said the party is going to analyse the loopholes and deficiencies in the party and the factors that led the BJP and its allies to victory.

"People wanted change and to get rid of the Bangladeshi-based politics in Assam, which the new government should take care of."

The first phase of the ambitious NRC updating process was completed

Conrad Sangma wins Tura by-poll Tura, May 19 (iaNS): National People's Party (NPP) candidate Conrad K. Sangma won the by-election to the Tura Lok Sabha constituency in Meghalaya by nearly two lakh votes.

Conrad -- the youngest son of late former Lok Sabha speaker Purno A. Sangma -- defeated Congress rival Dikanchi D. Shira, wife of Chief Minister Mukul Sangma, by 1,92,212 votes in a straight contest. The by-poll was necessitated by Purno Sangma's death on March 4.

Conrad, 38, secured 3,29,497 votes while Shira, a legislator from Mahendraganj constituency, bagged 1,37,285 votes.

As many as 16,597 voters went for 'None of the Above' option.

some years ago, and the second one has begun. The process involves upgrading the register of 1951 by enlisting names of "genuine" Indian citizens, one of the key decisions of the tripartite talk among the Centre, the Assam government and

All Assam Students Union (AASU) during the signing of Assam Accord in 1985.

"People want a government of our own people, and once the NRC comes, it will segregate the Bangladeshis from Assam," Chaudhury told IANS.

During its election campaign, the BJP, led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and union Home Minister Rajnath Singh, had reiterated that if the party came to power it would seal the India-Bangladesh border and tackle the issue of illegal immigrants.

Arabinda Rajkhowa, former chairman of ULFA and now the main leader of the pro-talks faction, told IANS: "Assam faces an identity crisis. The new government has to understand that they have been given the mandate to resolve the problem in the state that has prevailed for some time now."

"In comparison to the Gogoi regime, the new government will have to work more for the existing social problems of Assam.

They have to understand that the only reason they have got the mandate is because people have faith in them, and the new government has to deliver," Rajkhowa told IANS over phone from Assam.

AR Col remanded to judicial custody aizawl, May 19 (NNN): Suspended Commandant of the the Aizawl-based 39th Assam Rifles Col Jasjit Singh, one of the prime accused in the smuggled gold robbery case, was on Wednesday remanded to judicial custody by a local court. Singh, who was in police custody for 13 days after his arrest on May 5 was sent to the Central Jail in Tanhril near Aizawl after the court order.

Meanwhile, a local court also granted anticipatory bail to one accused CS Thanga.

Thanga told police that he informed Col. Singh about the gold smuggling which the latter denied saying he received only information about arms smuggling.

Thanga also told police that he has given the number of the vehicle used to smuggle the gold bars to Col. Singh after he was informed by one Lalmuanawma Mathipi.

Singh however, denied that he received information about the gold smuggling and said that he ordered his men to waylay the vehicle that smuggled arms at Seiling.

BSF patrol ambushed in Manipur iMPhal, May 19 (iaNS): Suspected militants ambushed a BSF patrol party at Heirok in Manipur's Thoubal district along the India-Myanmar border on Thursday.

The BSF personnel escaped unhurt. Police sources told IANS that the militants hurled two bombs at the patrol party of the 50 Bn BSF returning from a foot patrol to their camp. Besides, a few shots were also fired from automatic rifles. The patrolling party fired in return but the militants managed to escape. Police have registered a case in Thursday's ambush but no arrests have been made.

Sources said that once the identity of the militant outfit is established, it would be conveyed to the union home ministry.

Will introspect over causes of poll debacle: Sonia JCILPS intensifies ILP campaign New Delhi, May 19 (PTi): With Congress losing power in Assam and Kerala, party President Sonia Gandhi today said it would introspect over the causes of the debacle and work with "greater vigour" for the services of the people.

"We will introspect into the reasons for our loss and will rededicate ourselves to the service of the people with greater vigour", Gandhi said in a statement.

Extending her best wishes to the leaders of the winning parties, Gandhi hoped that good governance and development shall remain the centre point of political discourse.

"Congress accepts the verdict of the people of Assam, West Bengal, Tamil Nadu, Puducherry and Kerala with utmost humility. I thank all the voters who participated in strengthening our democratic process during these elections as also the Congress workers and leaders who worked hard during the campaign", she said.

She congratulated people of Puducherry for giving the mandate to the party. Congress has been

CPI-M condemns 'murderous attacks'

by RSS in Kerala

Supporters of Trinamool Congress (TMC) celebrate after learning the initial poll results of the West Bengal Assembly elections, in Kolkata on May 19.

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losing election after election after the 2014 Lok Sabha polls in which it had come out with its worst ever performance, securing just 44 seats in the 543-member House.

It had since lost power in Maharashtra, Haryana, Delhi and Jammu and Kashmir. It also failed to perform creditably in tribal dominated Jharkhand.

The remarks of Gandhi as also several other party leaders suggest that the AICC could go in for a brainstorming session soon to generate fresh ideas and a strategy that could help it overcome the challenging political situation.

Gandhi is at the helm of the party since March 1998 and has created a record of sorts by being

New Delhi, May 19 (iaNS): The CPI-M on Thursday denounced the "murderous attacks launched by the RSS" in Kerala following the BJP's defeat and said a CPI-M worker was killed in one such incident.

The person was killed and five others were injured when bombs were hurled at a Left Democratic Front (LDF) victory rally in Dharmadam, which elected Marxist leader Pinarayi Vijayan to the state assembly. the longest serving chief of the Congress. Her son Rahul Gandhi was made party Vice President in January 2013 at the Jaipur Chintan shivir held over a year ahead of the Lok Sabha polls in which he was the "face" of the party. Since then Rahul has been more active in the organisation, with the Congress President taking a backseat.

Announces 38-hr mass stay away from work

Newmai News Network Imphal | May 19

Intensifying its Inner Line Permit (ILP) campaign in Manipur, the Joint Committee on Inner Line Permit System (JCILPS) has today announced for a state wide 38-hour mass stay away from work to protest ‘inordinate delays’ in implementing three Bills.

“We appeal to the public to stage protest by observing a stay away from 4 am of May 20 till 6 pm of May 21. Road blockade and protest march will be staged by shouting different slogans on every street.

We’ve decided to intensify the campaign,” JCILPS convenor Khomdram Ratan said at a press meet at the committee office here.

The campaign for introduction of ILP in Manipur spearheaded by JCILPS, a conglomerate of citizens, is

being carried out in the state, particularly in the valley.

Ratan said media, medical and religious activities, water supply and electricity will be exempted from the purview of the protest aimed at pressurizing the Manipur government into speedily implementing the three ILP related Bills which were passed by the Manipur Assembly on August 31 last year.

“The Centre is still refusing the all-party from the state to meet the President, Prime Minister and Home Minister. The appointment sought with the Central leaders has been kept in a state of uncertainty,” Ratan rued.

The Manipur government had earlier on May 16 planned to depute an allparty delegation to impress upon the Central leaders to implement the three Bills now pending with the Pres-

ident. The government’s move was prompted by intense pressure from the committee.

It has threatened the government and all political parties to boycott the crucial ensuing elections to Imphal Municipal Corporation (IMC) if the Bills are not converted into Acts before the polling take place.

Ratan demanded that all political parties and the state government understand the public’s sentiment and step up their efforts. He alleged, “It seems like the government is trying to brush aside the ILP issue.”

He elaborated on the current problem of increasing population of non-locals in Manipur. The committee has voiced concern that the ‘unchecked’ influx of migrants into the state has posed a serious threat against the indigenous communities.

Family hegemony Court refuses to stay defamation 'India may fail to defend itself' ends after four decades case against Kejriwal & 5 others iSlaMabaD, May 19 (PTi): India for the Nuclear Suppliers Group (NSG), may not be able to fully defend itself Topychkanov said the world will be cau-

KaraiKal, May 19 (PTi): Ending the stranglehold of a prominent political family in the region, the voters of Neravy constituency in this district of Puducherry have elected a candidate outside it in the Assembly polls.

AIADMK's V M C Shivakumar, whose family members have won the seat in nine successive elections since 1977, lost to DMK's Geetha Anandan by a margin of 6,936 votes.

Tragically, Geetha's husband Anandan passed away on the day she filed her nomination papers last month.

Since 1977, the contest in Neravi constituency had been directly between the members of the same family, known as the 'VMC family' in the region.

Sivakumar, a former minister and Assembly speaker, himself had won the seat five times, including on four occasions as the DMK candidate.

However, after the DMK denied him ticket, Sivakumar had contested in Neravi as an independent and won it.

Sivakumar joined the AIADMK ahead of this election, but ran out of electoral luck as his family lost its hold.

NOTA again has sizable takers New Delhi, May 19 (PTi): The None of the Above (NOTA) option, like previous polls, had a sizable number of takers in the assembly elections to West Bengal, Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Assam and Puducherry.

Percentage-wise, voters in Puducherry, where Congress-DMK alliance wrested power from AINRC, used the NOTA option the most as compared to the rest of the four states.

According to data collated by the Election Commission till this evening, 1.7 per cent of the total voters (13,240) in Puducherry exercised the option followed by 1.5 per cent in West Bengal where Trinamool Congress has returned to power for a second consecutive term.

In West Bengal, 8,31,836 voters pressed the NOTA button placed as the last option on EVMs. In Tamil Nadu, where J Jayalalithaa's AIADMK retained power bucking nearly three-decade-old trend, 5,57,888 voters (1.3 per cent) exercised the option.

1,88,978 voters in Assam, where BJP and allies wrested power from Congress, used the option. Percentage-wise, it comes to 1.1 per cent of the total voters who exercised their franchise.

In Kerala, where UDF lost out to LDF, the NOTA users stood at 1,07,106 or 0.5 per cent of the total votes polled.

New Delhi, May 19 (PTi): A court here today rejected the plea of Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal to stay the proceedings in a criminal defamation case filed against him and five other AAP leaders by Union minister Arun Jaitley.

The application moved by senior advocate Ram Jethmalani on behalf of Kejriwal before Chief Metropolitan Magistrate Sumit Dass said there are two cases -- one civil and the other criminal -- filed against the AAP leaders on same allegations and one of them should be stayed.

"Adjourn the matter, so that I can approach the High Court in this regard... I don't want to face both the cases simultaneously," Jethma-

lani said.

The court, however, rejected the plea saying, "The matter has to proceed further... the application is dismissed.

Put up for further hearing on July 16 for framing notice."

The court, meanwhile, directed the complainant's counsel to supply the copies of the documents, filed along with the complaint, to the accused persons.

Jaitley had filed the criminal defamation complaint alleging Kejriwal and the five AAP leaders had allegedly defamed him in Delhi District Cricket Association (DDCA) controversy.

While recording his statement, Jaitley, who was the DDCA president from December 1999 to December

2013, said the claims against him and his family members lowered his dignity in the eyes of the public, adding their statements were false.

Jaitley had on December 21, 2015 filed the criminal defamation case against them and sought their prosecution for offences that entail a punishment of up to two years in jail.

Besides the criminal defamation case, Jaitley has also filed a civil defamation suit before the Delhi High Court seeking Rs 10 crore in damages from Kejriwal and the five AAP leaders, for issuing allegedly false and defamatory statements against him and his family in connection with alleged irregularities in DDCA when he was its President.

Shocker: Over 20 children go missing in Delhi every day New Delhi, May 19 (iaNS): Over 20 children go missing every day in the national capital and most of them become victims of organised crimes like prostitution, pornography and organ trade, according to a child rights group.

Child Rights and You (CRY) said that Delhi Police informed it in reply to a Right to Information query that "a whopping 7,928 children went missing in 2015".

This is 1,500 children more than the previous year and "largest in the last four years", CRY said. "Missing children represent a conglomeration of various social problems, ranging from kidnappings, abductions, trafficking," the NGO said.

It said that girls, mostly aged between 12-18 years, were among those reported missing. "Young boys missing are majorly employed as child labourers. And girls are mostly forced into domestic work and commercial sex trade."

It noted that the majority of missing children were from poor, especially migrant families, who come to Delhi from various parts of the country in search of livelihood.

"These missing children are most likely to become victims of heinous and organised crimes such as rape, prostitution, child pornography, forced labour, begging and organ trade. Lately, there has been evidence to support stealing of young children for illegal adoption," it said.

from a possible Pakistani nuclear strike in a conflict despite the country's heavy investments in developing anti-ballistic missile systems, a Russian nuclear expert has cautioned.

Petr Topychkanov, a senior researcher at the Carnegie Moscow Centre's Non-Proliferation Programme, said that despite large scale cooperation between India and Israel for the development of a ballistic missile defence system and India's efforts for acquiring S-400 defence systems from Russia, it is "very far" from defending itself from a Pakistani missile attack.

"Even in 10 years and with the huge budgets that India plans to spend on the development of nuclear weapons and capabilities, it is difficult to imagine it will be able to defend its territory from possible strikes from Pakistan in case of conflict," Topychkanov was quoted as saying by the Dawn.

Talking about India's candidature

tious about India. "The nuclear waiver given to Indian became a very important part of the lesson for the international community because Delhi did not give a lot in exchange, it didn't change policies and approaches," he said.

About Russia's policy for strategic stability in South Asia, Topychkanov said Moscow is interested in regional strategic stability and is working on avoiding crisis in the area.

He said despite longstanding strategic partnership with India, Russia was developing relations with both Islamabad and New Delhi.

India successfully test-fired its indigenously developed supersonic interceptor missile from a test range off Odisha coast on Sunday which is capable of destroying any incoming ballistic missile, prompting Pakistan to say that it would disturb the balance of power in the region and it plans to raise the issue at the international level.

HeAt WAve: It's 51 deg in Palodhi, Ahmedabad breaks 100-yr-old record New Delhi, May 19 (PTi): Blistering heat torrefied north India with Palodhi in Rajasthan simmering at 51 degrees and the maximum in Ahmedabad shattering a century-old record even as the weatherman said cyclonic storm 'Roanu' is likely to bring heavy rains in Andhra Pradesh, Telangana and Odisha.

Extreme heat broke 100 years old record in Ahmedabad, as the maximum temperature in the city touched 48 degrees. One person today died due to heat stroke, taking the sunstroke toll to four this summer, officials said.

"As per data, the city had recorded 47.8 degrees Celsius on May 27, 1916," said Jayanta Sarkar, Director of Meteorological Centre of IMD. Palodhi was the hottest place

in Rajasthan this season so far and the hottest in the country for the second consecutive day at 51 degrees, closely followed by Churu at 50.2, Bikaner and Barmer at 49.5, Ganganagar at 49.1, Jaisalmer at 49, Kota at 48.2 and Jaipur at 46.5 degrees.

The eastern and peninsular states of Andhra Pradesh, Telangana and Odisha brace for very heavy rainfall due to cyclonic storm 'Roanu', which will intensify into a "severe cyclonic storm".

Issuing alerts to the three states, the weatherman said although the cyclone will make a landfall in Bangladesh on the intervening night of May 21 and 22, "heavy to very heavy rainfall" is expected in Andhra Pradesh, Telangana and Odisha.

The National Disaster Re-

sponse Force (NDRF) has deployed over 130 personnel in Andhra Pradesh in order to counter the aftermath of the cyclonic storm.

Hisar in Haryana simmered at 46 degrees, while in the Union Territory of Chandigarh, the mercury settled at 43.1.

In Uttar Pradesh stifling conditions prevailed due to prevailing dry weather and intense heat wave. Banda remained the hottest place in the state for the third straight day, recording the maximum at 47.2 degrees, followed by Allahabad at 46.7, Jhansi 46.4 and Orai 46.

The district administration of Lucknow, which had a high of 44.4, has directed schools to declare summer vacations from May 23.

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EgyptAir plane crashes into Mediterranean with 66 aboard Cairo, May 19 (iaNS): An EgyptAir flight from Paris to Cairo with 66 people on board crashed into the Mediterranean Sea on Thursday. While a search and rescue operation was under way, Russia said terror attack could be the reason for the crash.

French President Francois Hollande confirmed the Airbus A320 passenger plane had crashed. “It is feared that this plane has crashed. The information that we have managed to gather confirm alas that this plane has crashed, and it has disappeared,” Hollande in a televised presser.

The French president said “no hypothesis” could be ruled out on the causes of the crash. The Russia’s

‘Attack more likely behind Egypt plane crisis than technical fault’

Unidentified relatives and friends of passengers of the missing EgyptAir plane react. (REUTERS Photo)

Federal Security Service (FSB) said terror attack could be the reason for the EgyptAir crash.

“Unfortunately, today there was another incident with an Egyptian Air-

lines plane. Apparently, it is a terrorist attack, which killed 66 people from 12 countries,” Aleksandr Bortnikov, head of Russia’s Federal Security Service (FSB), was cited as saying by TASS.

Cairo, May 19 (reuterS): Egypt’s aviation minister said that a terrorist attack was more likely to have taken down the missing EgyptAir aircraft early Thursday morning than a technical failure. There were no known security concerns about passengers aboard the missing plane but further checks are underway, he told a news conference.

The minister said however that it was still too early to draw any conclusions as to the cause of the plane’s disappearance.

The FSB chief urged “all concerned parties, including our partners in Europe, to undertake joint measures to identify the persons involved in this heinous act”.

The Greek Defence Ministry

said the plane made “sudden swerves” just before going off radar.

“At 03.39 a.m. the course of the aircraft was south and southeast of Kassos and Karpathos (islands) ... immedi-

ately after it entered Cairo FIR and made swerves and a descent I describe -- 90 degrees left and then 360 degrees to the right,” Defence Minister Panos Kammenos told a news conference.

EgyptAir has published information about the nationalities of the 56 passengers. It lists 30 Egyptians, 15 French, two Iraqis and one citizen each from Britain, Belgium, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, Sudan, Chad, Portugal, Algeria and Canada.

The Egyptian crew included two cockpit crew, five cabin crew and three security officers. French and Egyptian authorities offered their assistance to family members of the passengers and crewmembers of the plane. EgyptAir pro-

vided a plane to fly relatives from France to Egypt, while an emergency centre was opened at Charles de Gaulle Airport in Paris.

A search and rescue operation involving Egyptian, Greek and French military aircraft and ships and a number of civilian vessels was under way in the southern Mediterranean.

Hours into the operation, the Greeks reportedly found two objects floating in the sea 50 miles southeast of the area where the plane had dropped off radar.

The manufacturer Airbus also expressed concern and offered assistance to the investigators.

A major search and rescue operation was under way involving the Greek

and Egyptian armed forces. EgyptAir said the plane was flying at 37,000ft when it disappeared from radar shortly after entering Egyptian airspace. Greek aviation officials said its air traffic controllers had spoken to the pilot a few minutes earlier and everything had appeared normal.

There was also some confusion over whether a distress signal was sent out by the plane crew.

Egypt’s state-run daily al-Ahram quoted an EgyptAir statement as saying the Egyptian army’s rescue and search had received a distress call from the plane.

But Egypt’s military subsequently said that no such signal was received.

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INVITES MALE CANDIDATES TO APPEAR IN RECRUITMENT RALLY FROM 09 JUNE 2016 TO 13 JUNE 2016 TO JOIN AS AIRMEN IN GROUP ‘Y’ (NON-TECHNICAL) MUSICIAN TRADE ONLY AT 11 AIRMEN SELECTION CENTRE, VIP CHOWK, BORJHAR, GUWAHATI (ASSAM) FOR INTAKE 01/2017 1. Indian Air Force offers opportunities for MALE INDIAN CITIZENS (Married candidates above 22 years of age on the date of Enrolment in Indian Air Force are also eligible) from the States of Assam, Arunachal Pradesh, Meghalaya, Nagaland, Mizoram, Tripura, West Bengal, Sikkim and Manipur to join as Airmen. The Recruitment Test for Group ‘Y’ (Non-Technical) Musician Trade only will be held at 11 Airmen Selection Centre, VIP Chowk, Borjhar, Guwahati (Assam) from 09 June 2016 to 13 June 2016 as per the Selection Programme given below.

2. The Recruitment Test will be conducted from 7 AM onwards as per the details given below. Candidates fulfilling the domicile requirements and eligibility conditions should report at Selection Centre before 6 AM as per the details specified in the table.

Note: The Recruitment Test is not for selection as Commissioned Officers/ Pilots/Navigators.

DATE 09 June 2016 10 June 2016 11 June 2016 12 June 2016 13 June 2016

STREAM / ACTIVITIES

States of Assam, Arunachal Pradesh, Meghalaya, Proficiency test in playing musical instruments, English Written Nagaland, Mizoram and Tripura Test, Adaptability Test-1, Physical Fitness Test (PFT) and Adaptability Test-2.

Proficiency test in playing musical instruments, English Written States of West Bengal, Sikkim and Manipur Test, Adaptability Test-1, Physical Fitness Test (PFT) and Adaptability Test-2.

Reserve day ELIGIBILITY CONDITIONS

3. Date of Birth Block. (a) (b) (c)

STATES TO BE COVERED

Candidates born between 08 January 1992 to 28 December 1999 (both days inclusive) are eligible to appear in the Recruitment Rally.

Married candidates are eligible only if their age on the date of enrolment is above 22 years.

In case, a candidate clears the Selection Procedure then the upper age limit as on date of enrolment is 25 years.

4. Educational Qualification. Passed Matriculation /10th class or equivalent with minimum pass marks from any COBSE recognized Board and should be proficient in playing atleast one of the following musical instruments. (a) Piccolo/Bamboo Flute (b) Saxophone (c) (k) Tabla/Dholak (l) Key board / Piano.

Note :

Clarinet (d) Trumpet (e) Euphonium (f) Trombone (g) Guitar (h) Violin (j) Octa Pad

Signature…………………………………………….

Name of candidate/parent/guardian………………

Relationship with the candidate…………………..

Date: --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------TERMS AND CONDITIONS 9. Tenure & Training.

Enrolment is for an initial period of 20 years extendable up to the age of 57 years (subject to service conditions). Initially candidates will be sent for a Joint Basic Phase Training (JBPT) at Basic Training Institute, Belagavi (Karnataka). On successful completion of JBPT, candidates will be sent for trade training of specified duration. Training is however liable to be terminated at any time if the trainee fails to achieve the required standards in academics, profession, physical fitness and discipline or is found to be medically unfit. Married candidates will not be provided with married accommodation and other allied privileges during Training.

10. Pay & Allowances. During training, a stipend of Rs. 11,400/- per month will be paid. On completion of training the starting gross emoluments at the minimum of scale of pay including Grade Pay, Military Service Pay (MSP), and Dearness Allowance (DA) will be Rs. 20,000/- per month (approximately) which, in subsequent years, may rise as per the career progression of the individual.

11. Other allowances such as Transport allowance, Composite personal maintenance allowance (CPMA), Leave Ration allowance (LRA), Children Education Allowance, Family planning allowance, HRA etc. are also admissible to airmen.

Note. The above pay & allowances are under revision.

12. Perks. Perks such as Ration, Clothing, Medical facilities, Accommodation, CSD(Canteen) facilities, Leave (60 days Annual and 30 days Casual in a Calendar year as a privilege), Recreational facilities, Transport for school going children and Leave Travel Concession (LTC) are also provided as per the existing rules. Group Insurance Cover of Rs. 25, 00,000/- at a premium of Rs. 1,630/- per month for all airmen and facility of Group Housing Scheme are also extended. Other facilities by Air Force Wives Welfare Association (AFWWA) are also extended to the families of airmen.

Note:

5. Domicile Requirement. To be eligible to appear in the rally at 11 Airmen Selection Centre, VIP Chowk, Borjhar, Guwahati (Assam), the candidates are required to satisfy the following conditions: (a) The School from where candidates have passed the qualifying examination should be within the geographical / administrative limits of States of Assam, Arunachal Pradesh, Meghalaya, Nagaland, Mizoram, Tripura, West Bengal, Sikkim or Manipur. If the name of District/State is not mentioned with the name of Institution in the certificate / marks sheet of qualifying examination, the candidates are to produce ‘Domicile Certificate’ issued by the respective State Government authorities as mentioned below : SDM/DM/Executive

Airmen will also have to undertake any other tasks as assigned by superior authorities.

SELECTION PROCEDURE

14. Verification of Eligibility. Original Certificates, Marks Sheets and other required applicable original documents like NCC ‘A’, ‘B’ or ‘C’ certificate, Son of serving Air Force personnel (SOAFP) certificate (or) PPO, Discharge Book, Service Certificate issued from AFRO/DAV for Sons of retired/deceased/ discharged Air Force personnel (or) Discharge Certificate (if discharged from Army/Navy/Government organisation), Consent Form, signed by parents if candidate below 18 years of age, and passport size colour photographs will be required and scrutinized/verified at the examination venue prior to commencement of Written Test to ascertain the eligibility prima-facie. Detailed verification will be carried out later in respect of candidates who pass Written Test. Candidature of those who do not meet the laid down educational criteria will be rejected during Initial verification of original certificates & mark sheets prior to conduct of written test and also during detailed verification on clearing the written test.

Note: The original Passing Certificates / Marks Sheets will not be retained by the Selection Centre. The same will be returned to the candidates on completion of detailed verification.

(b) Permanent Domicile of States of Assam, Arunachal Pradesh, Meghalaya, Nagaland, Mizoram, Tripura, West Bengal, Sikkim or Manipur who have passed the qualifying examination from anywhere in India are to produce the Domicile Certificate prior to commencement of examination from appropriate authority as given in sub-paragraph 5(a) above. (c) Sons of Serving / Retired / Discharged / Deceased Air Force Personnel, irrespective of their domicile status are permitted to appear in the rally subject to submission of Son of serving Air Force personnel (SOAFP) certificate (format available on AFNET CASB webpage) (or) PPO, Discharge Book, Service Certificate issued from AFRO/DAV for Sons of retired/deceased/discharged Air Force personnel, in the following categories: (i) Father/Mother is presently serving in any Air Force Unit located in the States of Assam, Arunachal Pradesh, Meghalaya, Nagaland, Mizoram, Tripura, West Bengal, Sikkim or Manipur. (ii) Ex-IAF personnel/families of deceased personnel who are residing in the States of Assam, Arunachal Pradesh, Meghalaya, Nagaland, Mizoram, Tripura, West Bengal, Sikkim or Manipur (on production of proof of minimum stay of one year along with Original and a photocopy of Discharge Book, Service Certificate issued from AFRO/DAV for wards of retired / deceased / discharged Air Force personnel).

6. Medical Standards.

SEQUENCE OF EXAMINATION 15. Proficiency Test in Playing Musical Instruments. Candidates will have to undergo Proficiency Test in playing musical instruments which will be conducted individually or with group of instruments.

16. English Written Test. Candidates who qualify Proficiency Test in playing musical instruments will be subject to English Written Test.

17. Adaptability Test-1. All candidates who pass English Written Test will have to undertake Adaptability Test-1 which is to assess suitability of a candidate for employment in the IAF which involves deployment in varied geographic terrain, weather and operational conditions.

18. Physical Fitness Test (PFT). All candidates who pass Adaptability Test-1 are to undergo Physical Fitness Test (PFT) on the same or the next day.

PFT consists of a 1.6 Km run to be completed within 7 minutes and 30 seconds. Candidates will also have to complete 20 squats followed by 10 push-ups and 10 sit-ups within the stipulated time to qualify in the Physical Fitness Test.

Note: Candidates are advised to bring their sports shoes and shorts.

19. Adaptability Test-2.

All candidates who pass PFT will have to undertake Adaptability Test-2 as per policy in vogue.

20. Medical Examination. Candidates who qualify Adaptability Test-2 will be medically examined in the month of July 2016. Medical Examination will be conducted by Air Force Medical Team as per IAF medical standards and existing policy in vogue. Medical Examination would also include Baseline Investigation of:-

(a) General Medical Standards are as follows: (i) Chest : Minimum range of expansion: 5 cm. (ii) Weight : Proportionate to height and age. (iii) Corneal Surgery (PRK/LASIK) not acceptable. (iv) Hearing : Candidate should have normal hearing i.e. able to hear forced whisper from a distance of 6 meters with each ear separately. (v) Dental: Should have healthy gums, good set of teeth and minimum 14 dental points. (vi) Health: Candidate should be of normal anatomy without loss of any appendages. He should be free from all communicable diseases and skin ailments. Candidate must be physically and mentally FIT to perform duty in any part of the world, in any climate and terrain. (vii) Body Tattoo: Permanent body tattoos only on inner face of the fore arms (inside of elbow to the wrist), Back (dorsal) part of the hand/reverse side of palm and Tribals with tattoos which are as per custom and traditions of their tribes only are permitted. However, right to decide on acceptability/ unacceptability of the individual rests with the Selection Centre. Candidates with permanent body tattoos are to submit a photograph of the tattoo with details of size and type of the Tattoo. (b) Height, Leg Length, Visual Standards and Colour Vision are as follows: Height

Leg Length

Visual Acuity

Maximum limits of Refractive Error

162 cm (including NE & Hill States)

Not applicable

6/36 each eye correctable to 6/9 each eye

Not exceeding +3.50D including astigmatism

Colour vision CP-III

7. Candidates discharged from Indian Army/Indian Navy/Any other Government Organisation are also eligible subject to their discharge with NO ADVERSE ENTRIES (Original Discharge Certificate to be produced at the rally venue on the day of testing). Candidates discharged from Indian Air Force for any reason are not eligible to appear in the rally.

8.

I, ………………….son/father/guardian of ……………………..whose date of birth is …………. do hereby give my consent for myself/son/ward to appear in the physical/medical tests, as prescribed for selection in the Indian Air Force, at my/his own risk. I am aware that no compensation in any form shall be claimed, in respect of injuries if any, sustained by myself/son/ward, during such test.

13. Job Specification. As a musician you will become a part of the Air Force Band. If you join the Air Force as a musician you will be trained to play different musical instruments.

Boards recognized/affiliated by Council of Boards for School Education (COBSE) will only be permitted.

(i) For Candidates from States of Assam, Arunachal Pradesh, Meghalaya, Nagaland, Mizoram, Tripura or Manipur.

Magistrate or any official authorised by the respective State Governments. (ii) For Candidates from State of West Bengal. DM or any official authorised by the State Government of West Bengal. (iii) For Candidates from State of Sikkim. Tehsildar/SDM/DM or any official authorised by the State Government of Sikkim.

CONSENT FORM (Applicable in respect of candidates both above and below 18 years of age)

Writing Materials, Documents and Musical Instruments Required. Candidates are to bring the following:(a) HB Pencil, Eraser, Sharpener, Gum tube, Stapler and Black/Blue Ball Point Pen for writing. (b) Seven un-attested recent (taken not before May 2016) passport size colour photograph (front portrait in light background without head gear except for Sikhs). The photograph is to be taken with candidate holding a black slate in front of his chest with his Name and Date of Photograph taken, clearly written on it with white chalk in capital letters. (c) Original and four self-attested photocopies of Matriculation Passing Certificate. (d) Original and four self-attested photocopies of Domicile Certificate (or) Original and four self-attested photocopies of duly filled Son of Air Force personnel (SOAFP) Certificate (format available on CASB AFNET website) for Sons of serving Air Force personnel (or) Original and four self-attested photocopies of PPO/ Discharge Book/ Service Certificate issued from AFRO/DAV for Sons of retired/deceased/discharged Air Force personnel (or) Original and four Self-attested photocopies of Discharge Certificate if applicable (as issued from Indian Army/Indian Navy/Government Organisation). (e) Diploma/Proficiency/Experience Certificate if any in the field of Music. (f) NCC ‘A’, ‘B’ or ‘C’ Certificate (if applicable). (g) Candidates are to bring their own Musical Instrument for practical test, from the list mentioned in para 4 above.

Note. Under any circumstances the candidates will not be permitted to appear in the Rally without Original Educational Marks Sheets/Passing Certificates & Documents mentioned above in paragraph 8 (c) to (g). However, candidates with photocopies of Educational Marks Sheets/Passing Certificates can be permitted to appear in the Rally only on production of a certificate from College/School Principal certifying that Educational Certificates/Marks sheets are deposited with College/School. (g) Consent Form. (as per the format given below) Candidates are to bring the “Consent Form’ to the Examination Venue and submit it before the Physical Fitness Test. Candidates below 18 years of age are to get the Consent form filled and signed by their parent/guardian. The candidates of 18 years of age and above can sign the consent form themselves.

(a) (b) (c)

Hb, TLC, DLC Blood Sugar Fasting/PP Urea, Uric Acid and Creatinine

(d) (e) (f)

Serum bilirubin, SGOT, SGPT Serum Cholesterol X-Ray chest PA view (Plain)

(g)

ECG (R)

Candidates declared Medically Unfit can avail the option for Appeal Medical Board (AMB) against their Unfitness by depositing Rs. 40/- in a Government Treasury/RBI/SBI through Military Receivable Order (MRO). The application for AMB along with original copy of MRO, photocopy of Unfitness Certificate and Postal Stamp worth Rs. 25/- affixed on a self-addressed envelope are to be submitted at MBC (Medical Board Centre), SMC Air Force Station Tezpur, Assam within three working days from the date of issue of Medical Unfitness Certificate.

Note 1. Candidates should bring latest prescription (one month validity) and spectacles for corrected vision, if used. The prescription must bear the signature, stamp and registration number of eye specialist.

Note 2. Candidates are advised to get tartar & stains removed from their teeth before appearing for the medical examination. Ears should be free of wax. Candidates should be prepared to travel / stay for the medical test for four to five days under their own arrangement. No TA/DA will be admissible.

21. Publishing of AISL. The All India Select List (AISL) will be displayed at 11 Airmen Selection Centre, VIP Chowk, Borjhar, Guwahati – 781015 (Assam) on 31 October 2016. The List will also be available at Central Airmen Selection Board website www.airmenselection.gov.in. The inclusion of names of the candidates in the AISL depends upon the performance of the candidates in the Rally. Inclusion of name in the All India Select List (AISL) does not guarantee automatic enrolment. Enrolment is strictly in order of merit from the AISL subject to medical fitness, availability of vacancies, not exceeding the age of 25 years on date of enrolment and meeting other laid down eligibility criteria as and when called for enrolment. The validity of AISL will be 12 months from the date of display and will be applicable only for Intake No. 01/2017.

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Sportspersons Welfare Fund revised

Kohima, may 19 (mExN): The Union Sports Ministry on Thursday revised the National Welfare Fund of Sportspersons Scheme substantially increasing the quantum of financial assistance given to former sportspersons while also expanding the scope of the scheme to include more such athletes to get financial assistance.

According to a press release from the Press Information Bureau, the amount of annual income for being eligible for getting financial assistance from the Fund under the revised Scheme has been raised from the existing Rs. 2 lakh to Rs. 4 lakh.

Under the revised scheme, sportspersons and family members of the sportspersons living in indigent cir-

cumstances will be eligible for financial assistance. Financial assistance may be granted to an outstanding sportsperson now living in indigent circumstances, subject to a maximum of Rs. 5 lakh.

Financial assistance subject to a maximum of Rs. 10 lakh may be granted to an outstanding sportsperson for injuries sustained during training for and participation in sports competitions.

Financial assistance not exceeding Rs. 5 lakh may be provided to the families of deceased outstanding sportspersons living in indigent circumstances.

Financial assistance not exceeding Rs. 10 lakh may be provided for medical treatment of an outstanding sportsperson or of any of his/her family members living in indigent circumstances.

Financial assistance not exceeding Rs. 2 lakh may be provided to coaches and support personnel such as sports doctors, sports psychologists, sports mentors, physiotherapists, masseurs who have been attached with national coaching camps for senior category players and national teams (senior category), and umpires, referees and match officials, who have been associated with recognized national championships (senior category) and international tournaments (senior category) in the sports disciplines included in Olympic Games, Asian Games and Commonwealth Games who are living in indigent circumstances or to family members of such deceased support personnel living in indigent circumstances.

If I may say; I like Rio’s politics

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he Democratic people of Nagaland are confounded with a loud bang with the news of the suspension of the giant NPF leader Neiphiu Rio from the party.

Even measured with the yardstick of politics as a dirty game, many will think it as a monstrous injustice and immoral.

Founder member of the Naga People’s Front party and three times Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio was the ultimate force behind the rise of the near moribund NPF, the anointed one that he was, which everybody ‘knows’.

But the suspension was down with proper application of mind. Of which the higher instinct of human mind find it very hard to understand and its powerful effort to find proper application finds nothing appealing.

How far, how good for the NPF party.

NPF party is the much beloved party of the Nagas and good governance is ex-

pected of the party by the Nagas, for the Nagas. But, its prospect is now to be seen in the days ahead and coming years; without a cohesive party with ‘head hunting within the family’. Bewilderment fills the psyche of its party workers.

Charisma is the watchword and attribute of a good leader. Any and every political party needs a charismatic leader and unity within the party to carry it forwards to a winning point.

NPF reconciliation has become a litany of thought and it revolves around a vacuum, trust failed the party to its core.

The NPF party have now become a party unsure of itself, ‘A house divided against itself cannot stand’, echoes hard in the psyche of the Naga voters.

Is it lust for power or greed for money that political leaders have become so annoyingly patronizing of each other or is it both that they are not condescending and accommodative with a sense of

gratitude to its voters’ welfare.

Good leadership distinguish himself with ‘purposive’ mind ability to ‘see straighter’ and think harder than his contemporaries, dive deep into complexities of an issue so that he would arrive at his decision with a sense of confidence and in rightness of his conclusion.

That good leader is sir. Neiphiu Rio. That NPF is a beloved party we wish to see it for long time in power. That intellectual arrogance and unconscious assumption of superiority of some people who walk in reverse doesn’t deter a good leader.

We do not need prophetic men but by own consciousness of right and wrong guess that Sir Neiphiu Rio will go on political Sabbath with his suspension than politics would have no meaning.

This is in solidarity with one of our greatest leaders.

Visa Kiewhuo

Suspension of Neiphiu Rio from NPF is shocking

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he suspension of Neiphiu Rio from the NPF is nothing short of shocking. It is indeed ironical that the very person who was revived from political wilderness and given blood infusion to make a comeback in state politics by Neiphiu Rio signed the suspension papers.

The press and media bureau or the youth from whose shoulder the old man if firing from must understand that Neiphiu Rio is indeed one of the founder members of the NPF. The Nagaland People’s Front was formed in 2002 after the erstwhile NPC became defunct without even a single member in the assembly. The election symbol of cock for NPF was also frozen by the Election Commission of India as it had failed to contest elections and its vote share became negligible. It was only in 2002 that

the NPF was formed and only after the 2003 assembly elections that the party could reclaim its symbol permanently.

Subsequently under the leadership of Rio, the NPF won consecutive elections in record manner in three Lok Sabha elections, two more assembly elections and two Rajya Sabha elections. It was also under his leadership, that the Nagaland People’s Front was rechristened as Naga People’s Front to represent the aspirations of all Nagas. The party extended its presence to Manipur, Arunachal and pursued Naga rights beyond international boundaries.

These facts cannot be questioned by anybody. It was under Rio that the NPF won three consecutive elections in Nagaland, had representation in both Houses of Parliament and even in the Manipur Assembly. He took the NPF to heights which

the older lot of the party never imagined even in their wildest dreams. In fact, one can question what are the contributions of Dr. Shurhozelie to even Kohima district leave alone Nagaland.

This is a case of the snake biting the hand that feeds it. The manner in which Mr. Rio has been treated by the NPF leadership is nothing short of betrayal and back stabbing. The trust of Mr. Rio has been misused for personal gains, vindictiveness and treachery. However, Mr. Rio need not fear.

The Naga people across the Naga homeland are solidly behind the leadership of Mr. Rio and it is only a matter of time before the truth is revealed and the reality dawns upon the betrayers.

Dzesevi Rupreo Thinuoneio Sote Roukoutoulie

NSCN (IM) responds to articles

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IP-NSCN/GPRN refused to respond to every individual that poke their nose on Naga issue unless it really requires clarification. The journalistic information and analysis of Bharat Bhushan that was published in Nagaland media also falls in the category which MIP felt needless to rebut because the matter of discussion has been adequately explained by the Collective Leadership as well as by RN. Ravi.

MIP solicit people participation to the movement in different ways and means however, it will be illogical to expect response to every write up and more so construing of such report as the truth!

The NSCN Collective leadership after the 3rd August Framework Agreement 2015 has on many occasions in the form of Consultative Meetings to the Naga people had sufficiently laid bare the nature of the Talks and it’s prospect.

Meaning that NSCN is clear of what Na-

gas want and therefore in order to understand together and to remove any space of confusion such Consultative Meetings were arranged. Yet it is unfortunate or rather amusing that some retired Indian bureaucrats failed to catch up at the right time but to whine at the wrong time.

How is it that the report of Indian journalist (Bharat Bhushan)dated 20th April, 2016, who is not a part of the peace talk team could be taken as Biblical truth whereas the truth shared by Collective Leadership and RN. Ravi the appointed Interlocutor of India is not? T. Solo and K.K Sema should first learn to be sincere, shed tribalism and stop manufacturing confusion before talking about Naga issue and Peace Process. Naga people know KK. Sema who is critically obsessed with a particular tribe which can be testified from his various write up with insidious communal agenda is no different from the anti-Semitic propaganda

method. Exploring market to breed hatred and confusion will not bring down the curtain of Naga nationalism nor the people’s aspiration to be united.

Remember that NSCN will not leave any stone unturned for the interest of Naga people and that the hope and prayer of our people to build a strong and prosperous Nagalim shall be fulfilled. Nothing is rigid and so is the constitution of NSCN which will requires us to improve according to time. Our rich culture and tradition has withstood against all odds and it must be honoured. The interest of our people is paramount above everything and that laws, justice system and political agreement has to be made keeping in mind the purpose of NSCN existence. Therefore, leave aside all the misgiving and suspicion and join the bandwagon of support and encouragement.

Kuknalim.

MIP, NSCN/GPRN

Open Letter to Elected Representatives Of Nagaland Assembly Subject: State Nationalization of Ances- nice rehabilitated often surrendered tral Land and its Resources.

Nationalists vying with each other to become the CEO of one or the other of Dear, Deemed Honorable MLA of Na- the countless Political Companies or galand State, migrate from one to the other political You are all very busy and short of Corporate Organization unashamedly Time; so, not to be tedious to you, we ad- in zest, to export native Resources to dress these in a short Open Letter to you. outside globally purportedly in the inIt is not true the rich are becoming terest of the State but secretly in their richer and the poor poorer by a Con- own interest. spiracy: it is by a System that is engiRecently, the National Socialist neered and evolved in a combination Council of Nagaland (IM) is reported of State Power, Elite-privileged-rapa- to have negotiated a Settlement with cious-predatory-extortionate oligarchs the Government of India to nationaland the Representatives of the People ize; with reference to the 4-Point Settlethat seem to have abdicated their duties ment: "ALL NATURAL RESOURCES to their People.

FOUND IN NAGA AREAS -BELOW THE Africa is the richest Continent in the GROUND AND ON THE SURFACEWorld in terms Natural Resources but WILL BELONG TO THE NAGAS" and the poorest because of a combination of placed the under a Pan Naga Hoho with venal bribable Political oligarchs often Legislative, Revenue and Political Aupowerful former revolutionary Army thority.

Generals, Elites who can lie easily about Pan Naga Hoho is just an NGO with their off-shore Accounts, that has looted jurisdiction confined only to Social the Economy tearing apart the fabric of Matters and to give undefined Legisa decent Society. lative, Fiscal and Political Authority to Nagaland today appears plodding an off-shore NGO and place the legally the same Path far behind but in the constituted Legislative Assembly of the same direction.

State of Nagaland under the Pan Naga Nagaland is not as rich as Africa Hoho, is to go beyond conscionable poin terms of Natural Resources but has litical comprehension. plenty of saleable Political Resources, The State of Nagaland already has

the subject of "Land and its Resources" in the State under a peculiar Special constitutional protection from the Legislation -Past, Present or Future- of even the Parliament no other States of India has.

Dear deemed Honorable Members of the Nagaland Legislative Assembly: surprisingly none of your honors have raised any question or objections to the ignominious purported Settlement.

On the other hand the whole of the Honorable Members of the Legislative Assembly of Nagaland State earlier committed publicly that they would abdicate their Mandated Seat in the Assembly in the event of an Accord arriving between Governments of National Socialist Council of Nagaland (IM) and the Union Government at Delhi!

We hope you would not abdicate your duty to the People of Nagaland.

These are the views of concerned Elders after a thoroughly open discussion of Views on 19 May 2016, represented here by the following selected persons: 1. Kevisiezolie Suohu 2. Zasilhuto Makritsu 3. Dr. Salie Iralu 4. Vizosül Neikha 5. Vimedo Hibo 6. Thepfulhouvi Solo 7. Ningusie Meyase

FriDAY 20•05•2016

THE MORUNG EXPRESS

Nagaland Dry State 1) Reasons behind Nagaland Liquor Total Prohibition (NLTP) Act 1989 The hated alcohol’s notorious track record as a powerful chemical, if misused – to seduce, enslave and destroy its users and ultimately destroy our families and societies as well, is overwhelmingly fearful.

Advanced and developed societies with more experience of embracing positive changes and resources available do manage to handle the issue with less controversy. But for our young Naga society wrestling with the intricate challenges of growth, the task is far greater and difficult to deal with.

The ancient wine of Jesus Christ’s time composed of only 6% alcohol, according to the renowned Bible scholar William Barclay, whereas today’s alcoholic drinks are totally different- beer has a composition of 18% alcohol, brandy, vodka, rum and whisky contain up to 58% alcohol, apart from its dangerous adulterants.

Churches of Nagaland headed by NBCC stood up courageously against this menace of rampant sale of alcohol in 1989 and continued its protest until the NLTP Act 1989 was passed by the Nagaland Legislative Assembly. The State Govt. under the pressure of churches hurriedly and haphazardly passed the NLTP Act without commitment and sincerity, thereby leaving major “legal loopholes” in the crisis, then and now and is entirely responsible for it. Therefore, immediate rectification is needed. If we can acknowledge the loopholes, we will resolve our common crisis practically with more understanding and less recrimination.

2) Why support lifting of NLTP Act? Some public leaders or VIPs are more interested in liquor shop license rather than solving the problem of liquor in our Naga society. In some of our Naga traditional festivals organized by some of our powerful political leaders, the younger generation, including minor children are blatantly encouraged to drink.

Today alcohol is often served openly at the residences of many high officials; while some church leaders defending alcoholism in the occasional NLTP Act debates and alcohol related meetings, certainly adds to the prevailing problem of alcoholism in our State. If you want anything for yourself selfishly –whoever you may be, whatever you do or say, increases our “Naga problem”. Under such circumstances, the State Govt. has neither rectified the legal loopholes nor implemented the salient features of NLTP Act such as prohibition council, prohibition committees or set up restricted liquor stores, till date since its enactment. Others who supported the lifting of the Act call it a failure, even before it is implemented or attempted to be implemented.

3) Realities behind Motivating the Renewed Debate to Lift the Act The constant claim of the Govt. losing crores of rupees in revenue due to Prohibition Act has gone on since the enactment of the Act. The Govt. has inherited the heavy burden of a thoughtlessly enacted NLTP Act on a crucial issue on one hand and the financial chaos due to rampant corruption on the other. The burden has been getting heavier over the years. The perception of the public in general is that it now wants to be rid of the hated burden without performing its bounden responsibilities as the representatives of its people.

The economy or the quality of governance will not improve in any case by shedding the burden with the help of groups of people with vested interest in controlling the flow of alcohol into Nagaland. This further raises the question of when will the searchlight be thrown by the Govt. on the enormous amount of money embezzled in the various Govt. Departments by our politicians, bureaucrats, contractors and suppliers inside Nagaland and outside that should have gone to developing Nagaland for everyone?

The many crores said to be lost in revenues recoverable from alcohol if prohibition is lifted, get all the attention in the present Naga society. But, the funds stolen by many, to satisfy their greed would exceed by much greater amount than that of the expected sales tax recoverable from alcohol. These are part of the controversy related to alcohol’s impact on our society.

It is not surprising that the raising of moral and spiritual issues by the Church is categorized as pharisaic, dogmatic, archaic or worse and more by its critics.

With regards to the revenue burden, it is understandable that we cannot afford to continue with the present financial status of being parasites to New Delhi without producing any of our own, but it is not an excuse for the free flow of alcohol into Nagaland: instead, we should concentrate on businesses and industries with hard work, integrity, commitment and engineering for consistent quality production to be self-sufficient.

The collapse of Sugar Mill, Dimapur, Paper Mill, Tuli, Mini Cement Plant, Wazeho and Semi Mechanised Brick Plant, Chümukedima due to corruption in spite of having its high potential should not discourage us, but rather it should be used as a stepping stone and lesson. The success story of Dimul, Dimapur and the exports of Tapioca products from Mokokchung and the likes are inspiring examples, though small in size, needs encouragement.

4) Legal loopholes in the NLTP Act Legal loopholes must be rectified at all cost. In 1989, a few days before NLTP Act was enacted by the NLA, one of the most powerful ministers then who was also a lawyer said with derisive laughter that they were burdened with all of the Naga problems, and the Church leaders were very selfish that instead of praying for them, they would fast unto death, after all they would go to heaven after death. Mocking the Church or Bible is not a new thing yesterday or today; however, the believers ever move forward stronger instead.

Under these circumstances the Act was enacted without any commitment from the Govt, so the Act was left till date with some major legal loopholes, such an example to be mentioned here is that there is no different degree of punishment between the illegal import or export of only one bottle of alcohol or for a full truck load or more. The defined commercial quantity as laid dawn under the NDPS Act is not applicable in this Prohibition Act. The bootleggers know these legal lacunas and get away, scot free even when they are arrested with huge quantities of illegal liquor.

Even seizure of a large commercial quantity of illegal liquor is bail able and it becomes a matter of right for the bootleggers.

There are certain wide scopes of exemptions for medical reasons, categorised foreigners, employees of industries or scientific utility or such like purposes. But without any “Restricted Liquor Stores” in the

Districts as envisaged in the NLTP Act to take care of those exemptions, confuses the whole Act and encourages illegal sale of alcohol to meet the need.

The Act is not a total prohibition. Total prohibitions are the ones existing in the middle-eastern countries. Ours is partial prohibition, with a wide scope of exemptions irrespective of age and sex, liable to be checked by qualified doctors, prohibition director or prohibition officers. Punishment for commission of the offence under the Act is too light and lenient, to be of any use at all. The Bihar Excise (Amendment) Bill 2016 prescribes death penalty for those engaged in sale and manufacture of illicit liquor and stiff penalties in case of death of consumers, or injury. Besides, public nuisance by drunkards calls for jail terms and fines.

5) Who has the responsibility to uphold the NLTP Act? Both the Houses of Bihar Legislature adopted a resolution stating that they will not consume liquor and will discourage others from doing so. This is a clear indication of their commitment and sincerity in the Bihar Total Prohibition Act of liquor as the Act was enacted by them and we definitely expect similar action to be taken by our Nagaland Legislative Assembly for the welfare and safety of our people.

Our State Govt has the power to make rules or review the rules for the purpose of carrying out the provisions of this NLTP Act as envisaged under section 80 of the Act. The State Govt also has the power to remove any difficulties in the NLTP Act under section 84. Regulating the delegation of any powers by the Prohibition Director or by any other Prohibition Officers are empowered in section 80 (i). However, one of the greatest impediments in our prohibition Act is the non-implementation of ‘State Prohibition Council’ consisting of two or more Officials and nongovernmental Officials in the State and ‘Prohibition Committees’ consisting of two or more Officials and non -governmental Officials for all the districts of Nagaland. Although the same has been envisaged under section 27 of the NLTP Act, but was not constituted.

6) Can we License Alcohol for random Sale?

Alcohol, opium and marijuana have medicinal property; however we cannot treat lightly the question of making them available in our fragile Naga society for random sale by license. Therefore the licensing should be strictly for medical purpose, categorised foreigners, industrial workers or for scientific utility only. The Church’s deep concern is that our society and its Govt. should be cautious on this matter and must not be misinterpreted as ignorant, or that the nation is secular or it is denigrating other religions, as alleged by some of its critics.

7) Licensing Cannot Stop Adulteration Those who are advocating for lifting of the NLTP Act seem to believe that licensing can stop adulteration of alcohol, regulate pricing and provide clean alcohol to the alcoholics. We must first see what is happening in Nagaland before blindly believing in this theory. All petroleum retail outlets in Nagaland do have licences, but most either sell adulterated oil or the meters are manipulated. The Nagaland business community is not expected to behave differently just for alcohol business. Therefore the accusations that the Church is blocking the availability of clean alcohol and killing alcoholics with spurious drinks, is unfair and farfetched.

8) What may be the consequences if the NLTP Act is lifted?

NBCC’s published survey and investigation revealed that our students’ performance in matriculation and pre-university examination was much better every time after the Prohibition Act, incidence of alcoholism dropped down drastically, women folk became safer at home or outside and the rate of alcohol related accidents came down, although its impact was not satisfactory in many areas. This sends out a loud message of strong condemnation of alcoholism, for those who are ready to listen to the call of PROHIBITION. But if Prohibition is lifted we may get back to the same old square or even worse.

9) Policing Authority to Public Must be Delegated.

We all know that evil consequences of alcoholism do not affect the drunken man alone. The lives of other innocent people are jeopardized by those whose minds and reactions have been impaired by alcohol abuse. Prohibiting the sale of liquor by law without practical follow up action at present is not effective at all, if the enforcing agency prefers to play safe with the legal loopholes and if there is no support from the general public.

Only if there is a practical legal enactment based on people’s welfare, security and sentiment which is sincerely backed by the Govt. can the implementation be effective enough, in dealing with the rampant violators. This, we know from what our Naga society has suffered thus far because of the exploitation of the Legal Loopholes by few individuals who think only of “Dirty Profit” for themselves, regardless of the consequences.

Since, the Govt. cannot provide enough man power, it is requested to rectify the Legal Loopholes at the earliest as well as implement the long awaited “State Prohibition Council“ and “ Prohibition Committees”.

The Act provides for the constitution of “State Prohibition Council” and “Prohibition Committee” in the districts to supervise the enforcement of the NLTP Act. It is suggested that the State Govt. may immediately constitute the Council and Committees for each district and delegate necessary authorities to the duly constituted public committees in the State as well as in the Districts to enforce the Act. It is further suggested that the State Prohibition Council may study the NLTP Act of 1989 in detail and suggest remedial measures. This venture is worth sacrificing for and is the reason of our support for the prohibition Act, in spite of the aforesaid loopholes.

10) NLTP Act Is Our Naga Property NLTP Act is not the property of the Church, it is the property of everyone for our own uplift – morally, physically, economically, educationally, spiritually, politically and for our character development. So we must all give our best to let the State Govt. rectify the Legal Lacunas and we on our part should take the Prohibition Act in letter and spirit, as a Naga peoples’ movement against the destructive power of alcohol, to redeem our society, instead of playing the blame game and hating each other.

Kuolachalie Seyie Mission Compound Kohima

Readers may please note that the contents of the articles, letters and opinions published do not reflect the outlook of this paper nor of the Editor in any form.

friday 20•05•2016

Daniel Craig ‘turns down £68m deal for two more James Bond films’

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Anushka Sharma on Her Lip Job, Mallika attends ‘I’m Human And Not Perfect’ UNICEF dinner

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aniel Craig has reportedly turned down a whopping £68million to appear as James Bond in the next two films of the continuing franchise. The 48-year-old actor has donned the 007 tuxedo in four films but has not been silent in his desire to step down from the coveted role. The Sun has reported that the extreme financial offer is made up of profit shares, endorsements and a role as co-producer.

However, it seems it doesn’t matter how much the big bosses throw at the star, he’s not going to be drawn back into the world of suave espionage. A source said: “Craig had told people after shooting that Spectre would be his final outing but the film company still felt he could come round after the last film if he was offered a money deal.”

Since Craig declared his intention to step down, his replacement has been up for debate with many predicting British actor Tom Hiddleston of Night Manager fame to be the next Bond. However, Hiddleston remains unconvinced there is even a spot to be filled. He said: “The thing is, the position isn’t vacant as far as I am aware. No one has talked to me about it. “I think the rumours have all come about because in the Night Manager I play a spy and people have made the link.”

Source: Contactmusic

Blake Shelton says Gwen Stefani ‘saved’ his life

ollywood actress Anushka Sharma’s exaggerated lip pout is making headlines again, after almost two years. On Thursday, the actress was one of the top trends on social media after she gave an interview to Vogue magazine in which she talked about her ‘infamous’ lip enhancement, saying that she wanted her fans to know that she’s “human and not perfect.” “I have nothing to hide. So when I spoke about my lip job, a lot of people called me brave for coming out. But I did what I had to (for my role in Bombay Velvet). I’m not going to lie and say I didn’t; I had to take ownership. I wanted fans to know that I’m human and not perfect,” she told Vogue .

In February 2014, Ms Sharma found herself in the midst of a troll-attack when she appeared on an episode of filmmaker Karan Johar’s television show Koffee With Karan.

Back then Anushka had said that it was the effect of a “lip enhancing tool” and “make-up techniques” and denied having “undergone any intrusive procedure.”

All this was for her thenfilming Bombay Velvet, in which she played the role of a Jazz singer.

She wrote in the post: “For a short while now I

have been using a temporary lip enhancing tool and that along with makeup techniques (I have learnt over the years) is the reason why there might be a change in the appearance of my lips. Having stated this fact let me very vehemently assure everyone that I have by no means gone ‘under the knife ‘ or done any kind of ‘plastic surgery’ or undergone any intrusive procedure. This was my decision and was done for the sake of my look in my upcoming film Bombay Velvet, a period drama where I play a jazz singer in the 1960’s - 70’s. And it was taken from the referencing of that time.”

Ms Sharma has a come a long way since her debut in 2008 with Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi opposite Shah Rukh Khan. Ms Sharma, 28, became the youngest producer in Bollywood with her 2015 film NH 10, which was critically acclaimed.

She has appeared in box office big winners like PK, Dil Dhadakne Do and Jab Tak Hai Jaan and duds like Matru Ki Bijlee Ka Mandola andBombay Velvet. Anushka’s upcoming films are Sultan with Salman Khan, Karan Johar’s Ae Dil Hai Mushkil co-starring Ranbir Kapoor and Aishwarya Rai Bachchan and Phillauri, which she will produce.

Source: NDTV

KL SS/16 Collection Fashion Show on May 21

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inger Blake Shelton says his gilfriend and “Hollaback girl” hitmaker Gwen Stefani “saved” his life last year. In an appearance on TV show “Hot 20 Countdown”, the country singer opened up about his relationship with Stefani, saying that he was glad to find her love, reports aceshowbiz.com. “I tell people all the time, ‘Gwen saved my life last year’. She did, and I think she would probably tell you something similar about me,” Shelton said. He said his relationship with Stefani was something that he could never imagine. “It’s not something anybody could have seen coming besides god, I guess, because it doesn’t look like it would make sense,” Shelton said. “All I can tell you is that it does. It just makes the most perfect sense for us and where we are at in our lives,” he added.

Source: IANS

hrielasier Liezietsu SS/16 Collection Fashion Show will be held on May 21 at Capital Convention Centre, Kohima.

The official hair and makeup artist will be Caroline Sangtam, photographer Lipok Tzudi, cinematography- miiza and magazine partner - NE Goodtimes magazine. 20 models will be walking for the collection, both notable faces in Nagaland fashion circuit and many fresh faces with Miss Nagaland 2009 Esther Natso as the Showstopper. The show will also feature performances by the Kevizenuo Kire, LC Sekhose and Virie. The show is sponsored by Seasons Cafe, Runway, Decibel and Regalia Entertainment.

Lovato won’t back down on Swift feud

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inger Demi Lovato has hinted that she and Taylor Swift have not got over their differences after the duo were embroiled in a Twitter spat over Kesha’s legal battle with Dr. Luke. Lovato had criticised Swift for donating $250,000 to Kesha to help pay her legal fees but not speaking out about her legal battle and her accusation of sexual assault, reports femalefirst.co.uk.

On her disagreement with Swift, Lovato told fashion, beauty and style website Refinery29: “I’m not going to stop saying what I believe in. I have no problem standing up for myself. Maybe I got it from growing up in Texas, but I never took s**t from anybody”.

Lovato, 23, also seemed to throw shade at 26-year-old Swift -- who is an outspoken advocate of feminism -- by stating those who “brand” themselves a feminist shouldn’t do so if they don’t actively stand up for women’s rights.

“Listen, there’s nothing positive that comes from pitting women against each other. There are women that I don’t get along with, and that’s fine. My thing is, don’t brand yourself a feminist if you don’t do the work. I have an immense amount of respect for women like Lena Dunham ... or Beyoncé, who make amazing political statements through their work,” she said.

Source: IANS

Zareen turns down Rs 1 crore offer to endorse weight loss pills

Marvel Studios have grossed $10bn since 2008

number in Ram Gopal Varma’s upcoming film Veerappan and will next be seen with Irrfan for Sai Kabir’s Divine Lovers. Zareen confirms that she has indeed turned down the endorsement offer and says, “I work hard in the gym everyday and believe there are no shortcuts to weight loss.”

Source: mid-day

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ast month, Zareen Khan took to Instagram to address the issue of body shaming in a powerful post and subsequently, took up a 100-day fitness challenge. That apparently drew the attention of a brand manufacturing weight loss pills as they approached her to endorse their product. We hear, it was a lucrative deal - she was offered close to Rs 1 crore, claim sources, adding that the actress turned it down right away.

“Zareen works out every day in the gym with Shahid Kapoor’s trainer, Abbas Ali, guiding her in her weight loss journey. She does not wish to associate herself with something she does not believe in and mislead people struggling with their weight,” says the source. After debuting with Veer (2010) opposite Salman Khan, she faced criticism for her chubby looks, some even referring to her as Fatrina (she is regarded as Katrina Kaif’s lookalike). However, in her recent outings Housefull 2 and Hate Story 3 she looked visibly slimmer. The actress has done an item

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ctress Mallika Sherawat, whose film “Time Raiders” was screened at the ongoing 69th Cannes Film Festival, attended the UNICEF dinner in a gorgeous gown by ace designer Alexis Mabille. The “Murder” actress shared a photograph of herself on Twitter, flaunting Mabille’s creation -- a shaded, net ensemble. “On my way to the UNICEF dinner, thank you Alexis Mabille for the lovely gown, make-up by Dior, hair by Dessange,” Mallika tweeted on Wednesday night. This is not the first time that Mallika has made an appearance at the Cannes Film Festival. The actress made headlines in 2014 in a pale, pleated Pucci dress she wore to the amfAR Gala.

Directed by Hong Kong-based filmmaker Daniel Lee, “Time Raiders” was shot in China last year.

Source: IANS

anknotes assemble! With the box office success of Captain America: Civil War, Marvel Studios comic book adaptations have grossed a collective $10bn globally since the new wave of superhero powered movies began in 2008.

Marvel has released 13 movies over eight years in its Marvel Cinematic Universe series, starting with the first Iron Man movie.

The highest-grossing of the films is still 2012’s The Avengers, which raked in $1.5bn by itself, a figure nearly twice the average gross of the 13 films as of today – $769m each.

Civil War registered the fifth-highest opening weekend in history when it opened in theaters on 6 May; by this past Sunday morning, it had already grossed $940.9m.

The $10bn earned so far is entirely in the form of ticket dollars, without a penny accounted for among the capacious licensing, merchandising and home video deals associated with the series of movies.

The Marvel movies are largely the brainchild of producer Kevin Feige, who has designed them to deploy in at least three “phases” over the course of the next few years, with films featuring the Black Panther, Captain Marvel and Doctor Strange added to the slate years ahead of time.

The next film in a sequence threatening to catch up to the James Bond movies in sheer breadth is Doctor Strange, scheduled for a 4 November release.

The multi-movie story arcs tend to climax around the Avengers films – the next

one isn’t until 2019’s twopart summer film Avengers: Infinity War. The Marvel Comics theatrical films have proved such moneymakers in large part because they play well internationally, with China alone grossing nearly $400m for the new Captain America film, according to statistics provided by the company.

It’s good news for Disney, Marvel’s owner, which is suffering along with its competitors in the traditional cable businesses – until recently viewed as a much more reliable revenue generator than theatrical films.

Other films in the Disney stable are overperforming, as well – the company’s well-reviewed detective-themed cartoon Zootopia closed the weekend with just under $1bn.

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Sevilla retain iron grip on Europa League trophy

B angaLORe, May 19 (aFP): Virat Kohli smashed an unprecedented fourth century of the Indian Premier League (IPL) season -- despite nursing a finger injury -- to become the tournament's highest ever run-scorer.

Kohli, who batted with nine stitches after splitting the webbing in his left hand in the previous game, bludgeoned 113 runs off 50 balls to reach 4,002 runs in the Twenty20 competition.

Kohli surpassed Indian batsman Suresh Raina's re-

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cord of 3,985 runs as he led the Royal Challengers Bangalore to another crushing win against Kings XI Punjab on Wednesday.

The India captain put together a 147-run opening partnership with powerful Jamaican Chris Gayle (73).

Bangalore piled up 211 for three in the game, which was cut to 15 overs a side because of rain.

"When all that was happening out there, I thought surely I can't get a hundred in 15 overs. I wasn't believing that it was happening,"

said Kohli.

The in-form 27-year-old this week also became the highest run-getter in a single season, and he now stands at 865 runs in 13 games. Kohli is the first batsman to hit four tons in a single T20 season, which, along with five halfcenturies, has taken his average to 86.50 in this year's competition.

Kohli and team-mate AB de Villiers also shared a record 229-run secondwicket stand last week, the highest partnership in the history of T20 cricket.

Badminton: Indian eves assured of bronze in Uber Cup

KunSHan, May 19 (IanS): India's women's badminton team was assured of a second straight bronze medal in the Uber Cup as it moved past Thailand 3-1 to enter the semi-finals here on Thursday.

India, who lost to Japan in the 2014 edition in the semi-finals to settle for a bronze medal, won before the fifth rubber despite their spearhead Saina Nehwal losing the first match. Saina lost to world No.2 and former world champion Ratchanok Intanon 12-21, 19-21 at the Kunshan Sports Centre.

It was the 21-year-old Thai's fifth win in 11 encounters against the 26-year-old

Saina, bronze medallist in the 2012 Olympics. In the second singles match, double World Championship bronze medallist P.V. Sindhu brought India level 1-1 with a comprehensive 21-18, 21-7 triumph over world No.21 Busanan Ongbamrungphan.

Experienced doubles pair of Jwala Gutta and Ashwini Ponnappa gave India the 2-1 lead as they quelled the challenge of Puttita Supajirakul and Sapsiree Taerattanachai 21-18, 21-16. Later, world No.119 Ruthvika Shivani Gadde played out of her skin to shock No.25 Nitchaon Jindapol 2118, 21-16 to hand India the 3-1 victory.

‘Sharapova may not play again’

MOSCOW, May 19 (ReuteRS): Maria Sharapova may not play again after testing positive for the banned substance meldonium, the president of the Russian tennis federation was quoted as saying on Thursday. Shamil Tarpishchev told the R-Sport news agency that Sharapova's situation was "bad". The five-times grand slam champion faces a possible ban of up to four years for failing a drugs test at the Australian Open in January. British media reported that she had been due to attend an International Tennis Federation (ITF) anti-doping hearing in London on Wednesday. There has been no subsequent comment by the ITF. Sharapova stunned the world in March when she said she had returned a positive test for the Latvian-made heart medication which was added to the World AntiDoping Agency's (WADA's) banned list from Jan. 1. She was provisionally suspended on March 12 pending the hearing, and has lost a number of her lucrative sponsorship deals. The World Anti-Doping Agency WADA said in April, after

Sevilla captain Jose Antonio Reyes lifts the Europa League trophy after their 3-1 win over Liverpool in Basel. (Reuters)

cessive final defeats in his seven months in charge after February's League Cup disappointment, it was a dispiriting occasion. His team's hopes of Champions League qualification were dashed, leaving Liverpool to face up to a season with no European competition.

The opening goal arrived after 35 minutes and was a genuine moment of class from Sturridge, who received the ball on the left edge of the area before expertly picking his spot with

a pin-point curling finish off the outside of his left boot. The England striker had already had a header hacked off the line and Liverpool had two vociferous penalty appeals for handball waved away by referee Jonas Eriksson as they turned the screw on their opponents.

The halftime whistle came to Sevilla's rescue, however, allowing them to regroup before clawing themselves off the ropes with an immediate suck-

er punch. Seconds had elapsed before Liverpool left back Alberto Moreno, whose mistakes have cost his side on a number of occasions this season, darted hopelessly into a tackle on Mariano Ferreira, who skipped past him and crossed for Gameiro to side-foot into an empty net.

Then it was Liverpool's turn to hit the panic button as Gameiro wasted two further chances before Coke added a second after 63 minutes. Vitolo danced

through a series of Liverpool tackles before the ball landed invitingly for the Sevilla skipper to curl his finish into the corner.

The final nail in Liverpool's coffin sparked fury on the touchline as Coke kept his cool to bury his second goal beneath Liverpool keeper Simon Mignolet, only for the linesman to briefly raise his flag before putting it down again. After some pushing and shoving the goal stood, leaving Liverpool with a mountain to climb.

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hundreds of athletes had tested positive for meldonium, that bans might be overturned due to a lack of clear scientific information on how long the drug takes to be excreted.

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Kohli crowned as IPL's highest ever scorer

BaSeL, May 19 (ReuteRS): Sevilla conjured up a dazzling comeback to clinch a record third successive Europa League title on Wednesday, flooring Liverpool with a 3-1 victory that showed why the Spanish side have become masters of Europe's second-tier competition.

Sevilla captain Coke lifted the trophy at Basel's St Jakob-Park having been the architect of their heroics, scoring twice to leave Liverpool gasping on the canvas after Kevin Gameiro had cancelled out Daniel Sturridge's opener.

It was a remarkable turnaround after Liverpool had dominated the first half so completely that Juergen Klopp's side should have been home and dry, but they failed to inflict further damage when their opponents were reeling.

Unai Emery's team hit back with three goals in 25 minutes, the first coming just 17 seconds after the interval, to claim the trophy for the fifth time in 11 seasons and become the first side in 40 years to win three consecutive European competitions. "At Sevilla we love this competition and we love it so much and we want it so much that we won it," Emery said.

For Liverpool and Klopp, who has now suffered suc-

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Chinese magnate to buy football team Aston Villa LOnDOn/SHangHaI, May 19 (ReuteRS): A Chinese magnate has agreed to buy historic English football club Aston Villa, the latest in a series of investments from China into football worldwide as President Xi Jinping looks to make the country a global powerhouse in the sport.

The deal, reportedly worth 60 million pounds ($88 million), will see the chairman of little-known Recon Group, Xia Jiantong, become the first mainland Chinese to fully own an English team.

Villa's American owner Randy Lerner, who put the club on the market in 2014, struck the deal after former English champions Villa suffered a miserable season that left them relegated from the country's top football league.

Recon Group, Xia's privately owned holding company, owns a controlling interest in five publicly listed companies on the Hong Kong and Chinese stock exchanges.

The deal with American-educated Xia, 39, ends an unhappy tenure for Lerner, who bought the midlands club for 62.2 million pounds in 2006. Fans have openly demonstrated against his continued involvement with Villa, who were European champions in 1982 and have won the English top-flight title seven times.

The club ended the recent season bottom of the English Premier League table, with only half the number of points of the next worst team.

Xia, who studied at Harvard University and has a doctorate, took to his official microblog late on Wednesday to wish the club's fans "health and happiness".

Earlier this month he posted: "Go, Villa, Go! We will be back." The club said Xia's immediate objective was "to return Aston Villa to the Premier League and then to have the club finish in the top six, bringing European football back to Villa Park". It added the deal would also help make Villa the most famous football club in China.

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