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The eye sees what it brings the power to see

Manmohan says never used public office to enrich myself, BJP hits back

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—Thomas Carlyle

MoU signed for World football rocked setting up of STPI with as top officials held in ITEs/BPO facility U.S., Swiss graft cases

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tripura lifts AfsPA

reflections

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Insurgency activities in the state reduced almost to zero, claims Tripura CM Sarkar

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He swears it works better than any helmet.

India appoints first transgender head of college KOLKATA, MAY 27 (AP): India has for the first time appointed a transgender as the principal of a college, a top education official said Wednesday. Manabi Banerjee, a transgender woman, will head the Krishnagar Women’s College in West Bengal, said Dipak K. Kar, chairman of an education panel that selects college principals in the state. “She has been teaching in a college for more than 20 years, and had the necessary administrative experience. She was chosen through the usual selection process,” said Kar. Last year, India’s Supreme Court declared the transgender community as a legal third gender, granting them minority rights and privileges to education, employment and health benefits.

Village Guards of Longching village under Mon district in traditional attire duck low as the chopper carrying VIPs attempts to land at the village ground for the inauguration of the EAC head quarter. Home Minster Y Patton was the chief guest. (Photo by Toshi Kichu) News on Page 5

SAPO to impose ‘economic blockade’ on Mao community

KOhiMA, MAY 27 (Mexn): Southern Angami Public Organization (SAPO) on Wednesday approved the demand made by Southern Angami Youth Organization (SAYO) to impose ‘economic blockade’ against the Mao community within Southern Angami traditional jurisdiction, territory and area. A press release from SAPO president Zadeho Rikha and general secretary Mhashekhol Tsukru informed that the resolution to this effect was taken during a general meeting of SAPO on the agenda – “Mao Council bandh against SAPO Project at Kezoltsa” held at SAPO Hall, Jakhama, on Wednesday. The general meeting passed a number of other resolutions. While the date or the duration of

the proposed blockade was not mentioned, SAPO stated that the blockade would “confine to Mao community alone.” “Further action may follow as per the demand of the situation that may arise,” SAPO added. Stating that Mao Council has offended SAPO in levelling baseless allegation that “SAPO were encroaching on Manipur land,” it countered the claims saying, “Manipur land does not border with Southern Angami territory in any corner or area.” It therefore asked the Mao Council to come out with facts where SAPO had encroached Manipur land. Further stating that SAPO respects and honours traditional boundaries as per the Naga customs, it stated that Southern Angamis are the “sole owner” of Kezoltsa and

Dzükou, and “therefore, shall continue to protect, guard, develop and maintain the ancestral property at any cost.” The organization also maintained that the 24 hours bandh organised by the Mao Council to force the Manipur government to stop the ongoing work of SAPO at Kezoltsa was nothing short of using “physical force” by Mao Council “to illegally snatch away our ancestral properties.” “The physical action taken by the Mao Council is beyond tolerance,” SAPO added. It may be recalled that the Mao Council had claimed that the Dzükou Valley on Senapati side was being encroached by SAPO and called for a 24 hour bandh on May 22 which was later called off and subsequently reimposed on May 23.

Harness the power of IT: Nagaland CM Our Correspondent Kohima | May 27

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Nagaland Chief Minister, TR Zeliang today said that he would not be surprised if Nagaland state, which is known as the land of festival, also becomes known as the land of e-Governance. The CM stated that in today’s world e-Governance and IT plays a very prominent role in transforming society by bringing transparency, efficiency and delivery cost effective public services. In his message read out

by Chief Secretary, Pankaj Kumar during e-Naga Summit here today, Zeliang stated “today we need young people to be innovators, creators, builders, entrepreneurs in our society and this can happen only if the right opportunities are placed before them.” The CM could not attend the event personally as he was held up in New Delhi. Zeliang, in his message, said that with the right policies and investments in human capital, “we can empower young people to drive socio-economic de-

velopment and boost our economy.” While acknowledging that Government of India makes lots of plans and programmes to uplift the North East region, the CM however lamented that many plans made at New Delhi do not fit with the needs of the region. “The main reason for failure is because information is not properly collected from the North East region and plans are made as hypothetical approach,” he said. The Nagaland CM urged that time has come for ef-

fective and authentic information sharing so as to assist various government plans and programmes. Over the last few years, Zeliang recalled that the IT industry has been playing a majorroleinIndia’seconomic growth and pointed out that the success of software businesses in Bangalore, Hyderabad, Chennai etc are indication of how the economy can grow fast by employing the latest IT technology. It is time, he assedted, for North East states to harness the numerous benefits of information technology, thereby un-

leashingthehiddenpotential of the region. Zeliang further assured that, if required, he will forward the outcome of the e-Naga Summit to the Government of India for implementing ideas and solutions to transform the North East through information & communication technologies. The e-Naga Summit was organised by the Department of Information Technology & Communication, Nagaland in partnership with Confederation of Indian Industries (CII). Related news on Page 2

AgArTALA, MAY 27 (Agencies): The Left-ruled Tripura on Wednesday decided to withdraw the Armed Forces Special Powers Act (AFSPA) which gives sweeping powers and judicial immunity to security forces in conflict-hit areas. The law was enforced in the state 18 years ago to curb terrorism. Tripura Chief Minister, Manik Sarkar told media the decision was taken in the cabinet meeting on Wednesday. “In view of the significant taming of terrorism in Tripura, the council of ministers today (Wednesday) decided to withdraw the AFSPA from the entire state,” he informed. He said: “The security forces recently exhaustively reviewed the law and order situation in the state. Considering the reports of the security forces, the council of ministers decided to recommend to the union home ministry to issue a notification to withdraw the AFSPA.” “Insurgency activities in the state are now reduced almost at zero. The demand for withdrawing the AFSPA has been persuaded at various levels, but we could not take a decision because the security forces did not clear it,” Sarkar stated. The Act was promulgated in the state in February 16, 1997 due to relentless violence and bloodshed. As per the provisions of the Act, it was reviewed and extended in every six months since then. The last six-month extension was in November last year and it’s term ends this month-end. “Recently, when the proposal of further extension of AFSPA came to the government, we sought report from all concerns about latest law and order situation in regard to extremists’ presence and activities. Finally, the security agencies have agreed to the proposal of lifting the Act here,” Sarkar added. Sarkar said that initially, AFSPA was promulgated across two-third of the total police station areas but gradually the coverage of the Act was reduced with the im-

proving situation. At present AFSPA was in fully operational in 26 police stations areas and partially in four police station areas out of 74 police stations and 36 out posts of Tripura. “There is a qualitative change in the law and order situation and the development of the state is in take off stage. Peace loving people don’t want violence rather insisted the government for development at par with rest of the country. So we also reviewed it found AFSPA need not to be extended anymore,” he said. Political parties, including the ruling Communist Party of India-Marxist and tribal-based opposition parties, have been demanding withdrawal of AFSPA. The decision, he added were taken in view of the decrease of militancy-related incidents in Tripura over the last few years. However, the security forces would be watchful over the situation, Sarkar said. Sarkar, who also holds the home portfolio, further said that plying of vehicles along the Assam-Agartala national highway (NH-44) - the life line of Tripura would be allowed until midnight instead of 10 p.m. Two separatist groups - National Liberation Front of Tripura and All Tripura Tiger Force - have set up bases in Bangladesh and have been demanding secession of Tripura from India. An official with the home department said: “Though the four-and-half-decadeold terrorism has been tamed in Tripura, the state government is always cautious about the terror outfits and their activities.” Rights groups and political parties, specially the tribal-based Indigenous Nationalist Party of Tripura and Indigenous People’s Front of Tripura, described the law as “draconian”. Besides Tripura, the AFSPA is also in force in Manipur (excluding the Imphal Municipal Council area), Assam and Nagaland and in several districts of Arunachal Pradesh.

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teachers urged to be change makers Morung Express News Kohima | May 27

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Joint Director (HS) for School Education, Wonthungo Tsopoe today stated that since the performance of the Higher Education Department is in the public domain, criticisms will always appear. As such, Tsopoe exhorted teachers to continue their work despite criticism and declared that “only unity can bring change.” He was speaking at a seminar organized by the Nagaland Government Higher Secondary School Employees Association (NGHSSEA) today at de Oriental Grand, Kohima. The seminar was on the topic ‘Prospects & Challenges of Higher Secondary Education in Nagaland: A reflection on HSLC & HSSLC result of 41 GHSS.’ With the declaration of HSLC and HSSLC results 2015 putting government schools under scrutiny, the seminar intends to come out with effective strategies to improve the education system. Tsopoe claimed that “the result is one thing but making a good human being is another thing.” He reminded teachers of their ac-

tual role to mould individuals into good human beings. Urging the teachers to motivate the students as well as the department, Tsopoe noted that becoming a teacher just for the sake of employment will bring no good. Meanwhile, Director for School Education, Zayevi Nyekha asserted that higher education must help students realize where they want to go. Nyekha said that higher secondary education is a formative stage for students where each individual’s character and personality is formed. “Higher education must be integrated with the goals of national development… it must serve students and be judged by the extent to which it helps them in their realization where they have to go.” Nyekha proposed that the higher secondary system needs to be linked with both the general and vocationalised sector. He further said that this stage of education must make its contribution to the removal of poverty, through its openness and capacity to hold within itself an increasing mass of first generation learners and through making productive work one of the fountain

sources of learning. He also advised teachers t to prepare students in choosing their subjects, helping them develop a desire to be useful members of society, contribute their best to the common good, inculcate positive attitudes to work, self-reliance, dignity of labour and also prepare students to prepare project write ups which will help them in their higher degrees. FP Solo, Commissioner and Secretary, Higher & Technical Education, School Education & SCERT in his speech exhorted the teachers to deliberate on improvements needed in educationally backward areas of the state. He pointed out that some of the GHSS had done better than private schools and that the GHSS outperformed government colleges in districts like Peren. Solo announced that the department is contemplating on promoting and upgrading primary teachers as graduate teachers and to explore other measures for better career prospects of teachers. However, the Commissioner and Secretary lamented the lacka-

daisical attitude of some government teachers and cautioned that negligence of duty is a serious misconduct. He added that the government would not hesitate to take action on these matters. Meanwhile awards were also presented to the best performing schools: Peren GHSS (74.42%), Jalukie GHSS (85.61% Arts Stream), RüzhüKhrie GHSS (86.11% Commerce Stream) and Mayangnokcha GHSS (94.9% Science Stream)

GHSS teachers & administrators reaffirm to serve towards quality education

A three point resolution was also adopted by the NGHSSEA during the seminar. Through this resolution, the GHSS administrators and teachers pledged to rededicate their service towards achieving quality education in the state. It also resolved against indulging in proxy, absenteeism, and other activities that contradict the ethics of the teaching profession. It further apprised the government to ensure responsibility and accountability at all levels in the Department of School Education.

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In a significant development in Information Technology & Communication (IT&C) sector in Nagaland, a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between Software Technology Parks of India (STPI) and Government of Nagaland for setting up of STPI with ITes/BPO facility signed here today in the presence of minister for transport, civil aviation and IT & C, P. Paiwang Konyak This MoU was signed during e-Naga Summit 2015 organised by Department of Information Technology & Communication, Nagaland in partnership with Confederation of Indian Industries (CII). The MoU was signed by duo Dr. Omkar Rai, DG, STPI on behalf of STPI, GoI and K.D. Vizo, commissioner & secretary for IT & C on behalf of Government of Nagaland. STPI, an autonomous society under the Department of Electronics & Information Technology, Ministry of Communications & Information Technology, Government of India was set up in 1991 with an objective to implement software technology park and electronic hardware technology park schemes, set up and manage the infrastructure facilities and provide other services and consultancy service for the startups of Information Technology (IT)/Information Technology Enabled Services (ITEs) industries. STPI also acts as a resource centre for the member computer software exporting units by offering general infrastructure facilities like ready to use built up space, centralized computing and High Speed Data Communication (HSDC) facilities, designed and developed state-of-the-art HSDC network called SoftNET. Software Technology Parks (STP) and Electronic Hardware Technol-

Our Correspondent Kohima | May 27

Minister for transport, civil aviation and IT & C, P. Paiwang Konyak and others after signing MoU during e-Naga Summit in Kohima on May 27. (Morung Photo)

e-Naga Summit attracts huge crowd Our Correspondent Kohima | May 27

A one day e-Naga Summit 2015 held here today pulled huge crowd from the industries, academia, government, innovators, entrepreneurs, NGOs, public leaders and students, which was held under the theme “ Ideals and solutions to transform north east India through ICT” organized by Department of Information Technology & Communication, Nagaland in partnership with Confederation of Indian Industries (CII). Chief secretary Pankaj Kumar chaired the function. L.M. Jamir, member CII, managing director Symbios Creations Pvt. Ltd also addressed the inaugural function while vote of thanks was proposed by K.D. Vizo, commissioner & secretary for IT & C. This summit is envisioned to build the foundation required to identify ogy Park (EHTP) schemes are 100% export oriented scheme for the development and export of computer software, IT enabled services including export of professional services and electronic hardware. STP/EHTP schemes have attracted many entrepreneurs in IT sector and the exports made by STP units have grown manifold over the years, the MoU stated. STPI centers act as ‘sin-

existing gaps, incubate ideas and devise solutions specific to the needs of the North Eastern Region. The Summit also provided the way forward which will ultimately lead to progress and prosperity of the Nation as a whole. The day long summit was marked by four sessions on the topics “The role of quality technical institutes in building solid foundation for the growth of IT in north eastern region,” “The challenges and opportunities for entrepreneurs in NE region- special focus on empowering women through IT & e-Governance,” “Creating infrastructure and nurturing an efficient IT ecosystem, for promotion of investment in NE region,” and “Can North-East become the next BPO hub of the world?.” Some of the resource persons and panelists include: Alemtemshi Jamir, former chief secretary, Dr. Rajive Mohan Pant, director, NIRD & Panchayat

gle window’ in providing services to the software exporters and have a nucleating effect on the growth of software exports. At present STPI have 53 centers across the country. The presence of STPI centers has created conducive environment for the growth of IT sector and generated employment and entrepreneurial opportunity. The STPI is working closely with the respective

Raj, NE Regional Centre Guwahati, Dr. D. Ramaiah, director CSIR, North East Institute of Science & Technology, Prof. Chandan Mahanta, Dean Students’ Affairs, IIT Guwahati, Banuo Z. Jamir, former chief secretary, Dr. Temsula Ao, chairperson Women Commission of Nagaland, Daisy Mezhur, mission director State Resource Centre for Women, Atreyee B. Thekedath director Web.com, Kevilenuo Angami, OSD planning, Nagaland, Lithrongla G. Chishi secretary Nagaland, Ravi Gauri, deputy programme director, Media & Communication, Digital Empowerment Foundation, Progoti Choudhury, delivery centre Head TCS-ILP, Toshi Aier, Dipankar Chabrabarti, director Risk Advisory, PricewaterhouseCoopers, Sanjeev Kakkar, chief strategy officer Vihan Network Ltd, Thehose Sangtam, Pacifist Software Pvt Limited, Divesh Tyagi, Sr. Director STPI New Delhi etc.

state governments/local authorizes for creation of more space, equipped with state-of-the- art infrastructure facilities, for development of the software industry and increasing exports. The Government of Nagaland has already taken many initiatives to promote software industry in the state of Nagaland and also keen to promote IT culture throughout the state in order to benefit

the masses through technology. MoU stated that establishment of STPI centre and state-of-the-art incubation with BPO/ITES facility initially at Kohima and Dimapur is considered absolutely necessary for the growth of the software industry in this region. Government of Nagaland has been requested to provide 3000 sq.ft built up space and 3 acres of land as

Minister for transport, civil aviation & information technology & communication P. Paiwang Konyak today said that he had recently discussed with Chief Minister TR Zeliang regarding setting up of websites for all departments under the state government. He said the proposed websites will be hosted and maintain by IT&C department by placing its manpower in different departments as similar to accounts staff posted by Directorate of Treasuries & Accounts. “The website so opened will be fully updated from time to time with day today activities and other functional details including details of employees of the departments, so that the common people can easily access to the functioning of the various departments under the government, which will bring transparency and accountability in public administration,” the minister said in his address at e-Naga Summit 2015 here today. Today, he said, the world has transformed from traditional to modern domain which now calls for specialized knowledge and improved services in all areas. He was hopeful that e-Naga Summit 2015 will definitely bring a change in the mindset of our people and ultimately lead to a way forward to make Nagaland an important e-Destination. He said the objective of e-governance is to make all government services accessible to the common man in his locality, through common service delivery outlets. “It must also ensure efficiency, transparency and reliability of such services at affordable costs to meet the basic needs of the common man.” Referring to new Digital India programme as announced by Centre, he said the Digital India programme brought out by Narendra Modi government is to build upon three basis visions i.e- infrastructure as a utility to every citizens, governance & service on demand and digital empowerstate contribution for setting up of STPI centre. Government of Nagaland has agreed to provide 18,000 sq.ft of built up space at the New building of the Directorate of IT&C Kohima free of cost within two months duration. Regarding the land, Government of Nagaland has committed to provide free of cost I acre of land in commercially viable location in Dimapur suitable

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Appeal to schools for World No Tobacco Day

on Maha Sampak Abhiyan will be held on May 28 at 2:00 pm at its office premises in Super market. Therefore, all concerned are requested to attend the workshop without fail. The BJP Peren district is organising a district level seminar for the Maha Sampak Abhiyan exclusively for the concerned committee members. The District Maha Sampak Abhiyan, membership drive convener and co-convener of the 6th and 7th Mandal, president, general secretary along with their respective convener and co-convener are requested to positively attend the seminar without fail at 9:00 am on May 29 at the circuit house, Jalukie Town.

Dimapur, may 27 (mExN): The DTCC Dimapur request all the schools to do some activities to commemorate World no Tobacco Day 2015 either on May 30 or June 1 as May 31 falls on Sunday. This year, WHO theme for WNTD is ‘Stop illegal trade of Tobacco products.’ The Schools may do some awareness activities relating to the theme. Dr C Tetseo, District Nodal Officer NTCP also request all the DTCC , DLCC members to attend the formal function of WNTD to be held in Don Bosco Higher Sec School Auditorium on May 30 at 10:30 AM which is being jointly sponsored by DTCC and State Bank of India. Maongwati Aier IAS, Commissioner of Excise Government of Nagaland will grace the Kohima, may 27 (mExN): Monifunction as chief guest. toring team from Directorate of Health and Family Welfare, Kohima visited Satakha PHC, Aghunato CHC and CMO office on May 27 and interacted with Dimapur, may 27 (mExN): The the Health Unit staffs and also staffs of BJYM Nagaland Unit has welcomed CMO, DPMU and DVBO. District Methe social security schemes launched dia Officer Shekho Sophie in a press reby the central Government. The three lease said that during the visit, the staffs social security schemes Pradhan Man- shared about the functioning, activities, tri Jeevan Jyoti Bima Yojna, Pradhan management unit and constraints. Mantri Suraksha Bima Yojna and Atal The monitoring team from NVBDCP Pension Yojna launched by the Gov- & IDSP monitor about the health acernment will help in lowering the prob- tivities carried out in the district, manlem of social security especially in the power status, equipments and reportweaker sections of the society. The ini- ing status of health units. Dr. Kevichusa, tial two are insurance scheme while the Jt. Director, SPO (NVBDCP), Dr. John, third is a pension schemes. BJYM Naga- SSO (IDSP), Keneinguto, M&E Conland State Unit Vice President Vikuho sultant, Imsubenla, PH Consultant, Dominic and Secretary Arvind Damani Ngangnenmonba, PSCM Consultant, appeal to the people of the State to avail K. Kronu, FC, Apok and Neisho (IDSP) the benefits of the schemes. Citizens led the team. with a savings account in any National bank can apply for the above schemes. People can visit the website www.jansuraksha.gov.in to know more about the schemes. The last date for applying for the schemes is May 31 after which late Dimapur, may 27 (mExN): All the fine charges apply. member of Nagaland Directorate Ministerial Service Association (NDMSA) are informed that the Association will be having a general meeting-cum-Induction Programme on June 4 at 12:00 Noon in the Conference Hall, CANSDimapur, may 27 (mExN): All the SEA. The meeting will also deliberate BJP Dimapur district officials, mandals on Cadre Review Committee constitutand mandal conveners and co-conve- ed by the Government to examine the ners of Maha Sampak Abhiyan (Mega cadre management of the Ministerial contact programme), district mohila Service. Therefore, all the members are morcha, ST morcha, Kisan morcah, Yava requested to attend the meeting posimorcha are informed that a workshop tively.

Medical monitoring team visits Satakha & Aghunato

BJYM Nagaland Unit informs

NDMSA general meeting on June 4

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Maha Sampak Abhiyan in Dimapur and Peren

ment of citizens. He said Modi government at the Centre is trying to bring the north eastern states to the level of other developed states in India in the shortest possible time. Realizing the potential of north eastern people, the Modi government had specifically included several provisions for setting up of BPO (Call Centre) in every north eastern state and the state of Nagaland is one of the first states in north east to seize this golden opportunity, Paiwang said. The minister also stated that Modi government is also making plan for building massive country wide infrastructure that will reach down to the remotest villages and one of the main objective is providing reliable access over the internet and large scale digitization of records. He said in Nagaland the department of IT&C has taken up the mandate to build common infrastructure for e-governance like State Wide Area Network, State Data Centre, Common Service Centers, State Portal and State Service Delivery Gateway to enable easy linking of government services and their seamless delivery to citizens. “All these initiatives are now getting ready for delivery of government services to citizens. In fact the state of Nagaland is the forerunner in electronic transaction through state portal which is a one point access to all government services,” he said adding that the state of Nagaland is also the first state in north east to introduce online payment through the state portal and Common Service Centres set up in villages are doing extremely well. He also stated that other infrastructures like Nagaland State Wide Area network, State Data centre and e-District project are also in god shape and in the coming days the state is emerging as a leader in e-Governance and IT sector not only in north east but also in the country. Meanwhile, the minister assured that the department will work for the youth and disadvantaged people and hoped that the e-Naga Summit will bring out formula to achieve this objective.

for immediate construction of STPI building and 10 acres in Seithekima, Dimapur once resources like electricity, water, roads, etc are ready in the said location, both on 60 years lease terms. The department of Industries & Commerce, Nagaland had already earmarked I acre of land in prime location at erstwhile Sugar Mile location in Dimapur for this purpose. The MoU stated that it is

now agreed between STPI and state government of Nagaland that the STPIU Kohima- Dimapur Centre with incubation and BPO/ ITES facility will be set up by STPI. According to MoU, the state government will have an IT policy, so that software export and service industry can be attracted and nurture for accelerated growth with supportive incentive mechanism.

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MoU signed for setting up of STPI with ITEs/BPO facility Our Correspondent

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Dimapur, may 27 (mExN): The Nagaland Musical Training Camp May 12 to 26 sponsored by the NEZCC and organized by the Withee Bible College concluded successfully. Trainers and Trainees performed musical recital during the closing function, which was graced by NEZCC Deputy Director D. Vashum as chief guest. Rengma Theological Association (RTA) had successful 32nd RTA Conference on May 22 to Vashum, in his speech 24 at Sishunu Baptist Church under the theme ‘Ministry at the Crossroad.’ said that music play a crucial role in both the social and spiritual life of a person. Stating that music among Nagas was greatly influenced by the advent of American missionaries in the late 19th century, he acknowledged the risk taken by the missionaries who helped Nagas by translating gospel hymns into local languages. Further, he said that music became an integral part of every Christian gathering and helped great deal Minister of National Highways, Mechanical Engineering & Election department, Nuklutoshi in the spreading of the gospel. NEZCC Deputy in his maiden interaction with the Election department officials on May 26, 2015.

Director also urged the gathering to incorporate traditional music with contemporary thereby ensuring the survival of our cultural identity. A press note stated that the teachers were Mhathung Lotha and L. Asang Ao for Staff notation; Reba Meyinungsang Ao and Atsuba Yimchunger for Guitar; and Zhavituo Angami and Aghovi Sumi for Piano. On the closing day, the trainers and the trainees performed the Musical Recital at the College Campus. All together 50 trainees were Registered, but only 45 Trainees received the Certificates. They are all Graduates and College students from 10 districts and 14 tribes. Trainers performed an instrumental at the opening ceremony followed by an introduction by the Principal. The Trainees along with the Trainers presented Songs in various formats like Solos, duet and groups.

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Farmers from Wokha exposed to Cardamom cultivation

WoKha, may 27 (mExN): District Horticulture Office, Wokha organized a one-day training programme on ‘orchard establishment and management’ at Farmer’s Field Kio village on May 26. Meyasashi DHO Wokha in a press release stated that large Cardamom cultivation is becoming quite remunerative for farmers because of high demand in the international market. Three varieties namely Golsey, Varlangey and Ramsey are recommended for cultivation in NE States whose altitude range from 600-2350 Meter above mean sea level (msl).

The cardamom crop start bearing after 3-4 years of planting, which may continue production upto 150 years, if properly maintained. At present the price of cured capsule is Rs 85,000/- per 40 kg in Sikkim and Rs 95,000/- in Siliguri market. Meyasashi DHO Wokha conducted the overall training session. Man Bahadur Limbo, a progressive Cardamom planter from Sikkim carried out practical demonstration on establishment of commercially viable Cardamom plantation. Total 28 farmers from Longsachung, Niroyo, Wokha village and Koio,

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Participants with resource persons and others during the training programme held at Farmer’s Field Kio village on May 26.

beneficiaries of Central Government flagship scheme of MIDH implemented by Horticulture

department attended the training programme. During 2014-15, the department has taken up 24

hectares of large Cardamom plantation covering four villages under Wokha District.

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NE essential component of Modi's Mizo govt memo on Bru repatriation 'India Vision': Jitendra Singh Shillong, May 27 (ani): Minister of State for Development of North Eastern Region (DoNER), Jitendra Singh, on Wednesday said the northeast is a priority with the NDA Government and an essential component of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's 'India Vision'. Addressing a press conference along with Meghalaya Chief Minister Mukul Sangma, Singh said it is an irony that Shillong does not have direct air connectivity with Delhi in spite of the fact that it has been the most prominent destination in the northeast ever since British rule and was also the capital of the erstwhile state of Assam. He assured Sangma that he would take up the issue with Union Civil Aviation Minister Ashok Gajapathi Raju and try to upgrade the airport for more frequent and bigger flights. Singh pointed out to the requirement for better road network in view of frequent landslides in the state. In this context, he referred to an exclusive Northeast Road Corporation which is being envisaged to address the peculiar condition of road construction in the region. He said the government is aware of

the loss of life caused due to inadequate widening of the road and frequent landslides, which sometimes also offer an opportunity for militant activities. The Minister of State for Development of North Eastern Region also said the concept paper for organic farming is already in circulation among the various ministries and added that an attempt would be to bring it before the Cabinet at the earliest. "This will be an important part of 'Make in Northeast' mission under Prime Minister Narendra Modi's 'Make in India' plan," he said. Singh, who is presently on a threeday visit to Meghalaya, also inaugurated an exhibition titled "Saal Ek, Shuruaat Anek" here highlighting the achievements of Prime Minister Modi-led NDA Government in the last one year. Singh said this is a true depiction of the government's vision for northeast and reiteration of the fact that this is one of the best times for northeast to grow and develop because it has the advantage of unlimited support and patronage from none other than the Prime Minister of India. Addressing party workers here, Singh said it is the responsibility of

each one of them to act as a messenger of the Prime Minister and travel to every nook and corner of the country in order to make people aware of a series of pro-poor and pro-farmer schemes launched by the present government. He said certain schemes like Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana had not achieved expected targets in the beginning, but in the last two months these schemes have achieved almost 100 percent targets due to proactive participation of the karyakartas and with the help of bankers. "Skill development programmes launched by the government will come as a big relief to the unemployed youth of northeast and the social security schemes relating to insurance and pension will not only improve the social and economic status of people in the peripheral state, but also give them a feeling of belonging to mainstream India," he said. He told the party workers that they should take active participation in the 'DoNER at Doorstep' experiment launched by his ministry and try to offer inputs to the DoNER officers during their forthcoming Camp Secretariat for Meghalaya in Shillong.

Three MLAs disqualified in Manipur Our Correspondent Imphal | May 27

Ending nearly an eightmonth long logjam in the Manipur State Trinamool Congress Committee (MPTCC) which has seven members in the state Assembly, the Speaker disqualified three legislators of the party on Wednesday for indulging in anti-party activities. MLAs Th Biswajit Singh, O Lukhoi Singh and Kh Joykishan Singh were disqualified by Speaker Th Lokeswar who had put the verdict on reservation for nearly eight months. An order to this effect was issued by the Speaker this afternoon. The case had been heard by a tribunal headed by the State Legislative Assembly Speaker. The disqualification proceedings were taken up against the Trinamool

MLAs under Para 2(1) (a) of the Tenth Schedule read with article/191(2) of the Constitution of India and also relevant provisions of the Manipur Legislative Assembly. The leadership crisis within the Manipur Trinamool Congress organisation broke out after the party faced a debacle in the national elections held in 2014. In the wake of the humiliating poll defeat, a group of Trinamool Congress workers led by MLA Kh Joykishan removed Kim Gangte from the post of the state unit president of the party and declared himself as the new president. MPTCC Shyamkumar, who was later appointed president of the party, filed two separate petitions against the rebellion MLAs. He filed the first petition on June 26, 2014 to the secre-

tary Manipur Legislative Assembly against MLA Kh Joykishan Singh and Th Bishwajit Singh. The second petition was filed on July 4, 2014 against three party legislators, K Sarat Singh, M Kunjo Singh and O Lukhoi Singh. Later, Shyamkumar withdrew the name of late M Kunjo in his petition. All India Trinamool Congress (AITCC) general secretary Mukul Roy had on June 12, 2014 issued an order to suspend six MPTCC MLAs, namely M Kunjo, Dr I Ibohalbi, K Sarat, Kh Joykishan, O Lukhoi, Th Bishworjit from the primary membership of the party. However, the suspension order for Dr I Ibohalbi was revoked on June 27 followed by that of Kunjo on August 9. The MPTCC chief again withdrew the name of MLA K Sarat in the petition.

aizawl, May 27 (PTi): Mizoram government asked the Union Home Ministry to expedite release of fund meant for expenses of the resumption of repatriation of Brus from the six relief camps in neighbouring North Tripura district, scheduled to commence from the first week of June, a senior state home department official today said. Additional Secretary for Home

Lalbiakzama told PTI that a memorandum was handed over by the state government to the visiting Union Minister of State for Home Kiren Rijiju during a dinner hosted by the state home minister R Lalzirliana last night. The memorandum said that the MHA has only released Rs 4.70 crore which would be highly insufficient to meet the expenditure of the proposed repatriation of

around 3,500 Bru families. Mizoram government earlier submitted the Road Map-IV for repatriation of the Brus to the centre and asked for Rs 68 crore for the massive exercise. The state government also asked the centre to accept 1971 as the cut-off year, as done in Assam, for determination of foreigners coming to Mizoram from neighbouring Bangladesh.

The first NE college to accept transgender and atheist students JorhaT, May 27 (agencieS): Jorhat College (Amalgamated) is the first Indian college to openly accept transgender and atheist students. The July academic year admission forms will be the first in the region to have an option for transgender in the gender column. The form will also feature a column for one to express his religious inclination. The college will also hold an orientation programme this year so students and teachers can

learn how to make transgender students “feel comfortable”. “As the matter is a sensitive one, orientation programme for students and teachers will be conducted in the college to create a friendly atmosphere on the campus to make the third gender students feel at ease.” college principal Devabrata Sharma told Telegraph India. Last year, transgender Grace Banu was the first to secure admission in an en-

ACKNOWELDGEMENT The officials of Naga Students’ Federation (NSF) for the tenure 2013-2015 sincerely thank and acknowledge Shri. T.R Zeliang, Hon’ble Chief Minister of Nagaland and his cabinet colleagues, Hon’ble Parliamentary Secretaries and MLAs, for extending financial help to the federation during the 2th NSF general conference of NSF. The federation also profoundly thank Shri. Sarbananda Sonowal, Hon’ble Union Minister of States (IC) Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, GOI, Shri. Neiphiu Rio, Hon’ble Member of Parliament (Lok Sabha) Mr. R.N Ravi, the GoI Interlocutor for Indo-Naga peace talk, Mr. John Dickson (Wahington DC, USA) and Mr. Arthur J. Kurup (Malaysia), Rev. Dr Wati Aier, Moderator, Critic, panelists, judges, programme participants, Federating and Subordinates Units and the delegates for the participation and rendering their valuable service during the said conference. The Federation is indebted to those government departments for the financial assistance and the Department of Power, PHE and Music Task Force (MTF) for providing necessary material and required man-power to facilitate the successful conduct of the General Conference. The NSF extends its special appreciation to the Convener and members of the Central Organizing Committee, ASU Organizing Committee, Khonoma Local Organizing Committee, former leaders of the NSF, District Administration and law enforcing agencies for successfully facilitating the 26th NSF General Conference in a grand manner. While, the Naga Students’ Federation (NSF) convey its gratitude and appreciation to one and all for the success of the 26th NSF General Conference, the NSF solicits the continued support and cooperation from the entire Nagas and well wishers in its future endeavours. Sd/(Tongpang Ozukum) President, NSF

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gineering college, at the Alagappa Chettiyar College of Engineering and Technology. But even then, there was room for improvement. “I should be the first transgender in the whole of the country to secure admission in

an engineering college but I could only manage to get an admission in a self-finance college." Despite a 94% score on her diploma course an SC background, government colleges would not admit her.

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I, Smt.Rashmi Jain W/o Dhiraj Jain residing at Amar Building Kalibari Road, Dimapur, Nagaland do hereby declare that my name was previously called as Rashmi Luhadia/ Rashmi Luharia. Henceforth my new name will be Rashmi Jain for all official and other purposes from this day onwards.

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I, Mr. ATU PONGENER (New Name) previously called S. ATU PONGENER (Old Name), Retired Deputy Director Youth Resource and Sports R/o. H/no. 333, Naharbari Village, Purana Bazar, Dimapur : Nagaland solemnly declare that for and behalf of myself and remitter issue wholly renounce/relinquish and abandon the use of my former name/surname of. S. ATU PONGENER and in place thereof I do hereby assume from this date the name/ surname ATU PONGENER and so that I and my remitter issue may hereafter be called, known and distinguished not by my former name/surname, but assumed name/surname of ATU PONGENER. Deponent

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Brief India’s domestic flow in equity to be $300bn in 10 yrs: Morgan New DelHI, MAY 27 (PTI): Domestic households are expected to put in a whopping USD 300 billion (about Rs 19 lakh crore) in equities over the next 10 years, a report by Morgan Stanley has said. “With regulations and demographics now more favorable for investors, investor education having increased, and a less risk averse population, the qualitative environment favours equity investing,” the research note by the global brokerage major said. The stage is set for a significant rise in domestic demand for Indian equities, it said. The company estimates a domestic flow of USD 300 billion over the coming 10 years versus the USD 50 billion and USD 134 billion that households and FIIs invested over the previous 10 years. The report however said that a sharp correction in stock prices, adverse change in tax laws, persistent negative real rates and failure to achieve potential growth could impact household investments in equities. On the contrary positive real rates, rising equity returns, better growth and base effect could act as catalysts for a shift in household behaviour, it added.

Forbes names SBI chief as 30th most powerful woman in the world MuMbAI , MAY 27 (IANS): Forbes has named State Bank of India Chairperson Arundhati Bhattacharya in its annual 100 Most Powerful Women list, with a ranking of 30 in the world, a statement said here on Wednesday. The Kolkata-born Bhattacharya, 59, has moved up six spots (from No.36) in the list from her ranking last year and is the SBI’s first woman chairperson since October 2013. As SBI chairperson, she oversees 220,000 staff in 16,000 branches which service 225 million customers as India’s largest lender with offices in more than 36 countries. Under her stewardship, the SBI with assets worth $400 billion, undertook various initiatives in technology banking such as sbiINTOUCH digital banking outlet, BI Tech Learning Centres for educating customers and SBI e-Pay, a payment aggregator service. The Forbes 12th annual list of the 100 most powerful women features extraordinary entrepreneurs, visionary CEOs, politicians, celebrities, activists and philanthropists who are transforming the world and have been ranked according to wealth, media presence and overall impact.

Amitabh Bachchan to promote DD Kisan, ‘excited’ New DelHI/MuMbAI, MAY 27 (IANS): Hindi cinestar Amitabh Bachchan will be adding his weight to the newly launched DD Kisan channel, a 24-hour farmercentric channel, a senior government official confirmed. The actor is said to be “excited” about it. A senior government official confirmed, “Mr. Bachchan has been roped in to promote DD Kisan.” A source close to the 72-year-old thespian told IANS: “He is personally very excited and enthusiastic about promoting DD Kisan, but an official announcement about Mr. BachchanÂ’s association will be made formally in the near future.” The actor is also likely to contribute to audio visual content and radio jingles for the channel, which was launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday. Big B himself got the farmer tag in 2010 when he bought the land in Muzzaffarnagar village of Kakori, 23 km from Lucknow for Rs.3.03 crore.

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Minister, Nripendra Misra, on May 15, within a week after Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched the schemes — Pradhan Mantri Jeevan Jyoti Bima Yojana (PMJJBY), Pradhan Mantri Suraksha Bima Yojana (PMSBY) and Atal Pension Yojana (APY). The Government’s decision to enrol all MNREGA workers under the newly-launched schemes is aimed at widening the scope of these programmes for empowering the poor and marginalised in the country. Over 3.6 crore households in the country were provided employment under the MNREGA, the largest employment guarantee scheme, in the last fiscal. PMSBY will offer a renewable one-year accidental

death-cum-disability cover of Rs. 2 lakh for partial or permanent disability to all savings bank account holders in the age group of 18-70 years for a premium of Rs. 12 per annum per subscriber. PMJJBY will offer a renewable one-year life cover of Rs. 2 lakh to all savings bank account holders in the age group of 1850 years, covering death due to any reason, for a premium of Rs. 330 per annum per subscriber. APY will focus on the unorganised sector and provide subscribers a fixed minimum pension of Rs. 1,000, Rs. 2,000, Rs. 3,000, Rs. 4,000 or Rs. 5,000 per month, starting at the age of 60 years, depending on the contribution option exercised on entering at an age between 18 and 40 years.

Fish Kiosk sponsored by DAHDF, Ministry of Agriculture, New Delhi was inaugurated at Upper AG Colony, Kohima by Nagaland Fisheries Co-operative Federation Ltd. (NAFCOF) under the aegis of Department of Fisheries, Nagaland on May 27.

60 new coal mines to Tata Motors shares drop ‘India business sentiment open soon: Piyush Goyal after China troubles hit profit at pre-Modi level in May’ New DelHI, MAY 27 (IANS): Discounting any immediate plans to stop coal imports, Coal and Power Minister Piyush Goyal said on Wednesday that the government will open more than 60 coal mines across the country in the coming days. “I am delighted to announce that 60 new mines are to open in the coming days. A detailed mine-by-mine study has been made out and put on the (ministry) website so that even you all can monitor the progress of new mines,” Goyal told media persons here, highlighting the achievements of Narendra Modi government in its first year in office. He said the new mines were part of the overall plan for state miner Coal India to double its current production of 50 crore tonnes per annum in five years to reach the country’s total production target of 150 crore tonnes by 2020. Coal India achieved a record 32 million tonnes increase in production of the fuel in the last year, he added.“The increased coal production led to a 12 percent increase in power production last year,” the minister said.

MuMbAI, MAY 27 (ReuTeRS): Tata Motors shares fell more than 5 percent on Wednesday after a surprise drop in its bottom line, hit by weak demand for luxury Jaguars and Range Rovers in China, where automakers are under pressure to cut prices. India’s biggest automaker by revenue reported a 56% drop in its March quarter net profit on Tuesday and scrapped its dividend payment for the first time since 2002. Early signs of a turnaround in its India business were overshadowed by trouble in China, where Tata’s profitable Jaguar Land Rover division has been hit by weak overall demand and

a newfound reluctance to flaunt wealth. Jaguar Land Rover accounts for more than 80% of Tata’s revenues. Under pressure from official campaigns, automakers such as General Motors and Ford Motor Co have cut prices or increased discounts on vehicles sold in China to counter slow economic growth - a move some analysts say is unlikely to be reversed any time soon. Analysts said China is weighing on margins as the group begins to pay out higher incentives to dealers in the country, squeezing profits even if it can increase volumes.

Global smartphone growth to further slow down: IDC wASHINgTON, MAY 27 (IANS): The global smartphone growth is expected to slow further, said a latest mobile phone forecast. It adds that smartphone shipments are expected to grow 11.3% in 2015, down from 27.6% in 2014. This could be the first year smartphone growth in China will finish behind the global market which could affect Google’s Android mobile operating system, the International Data Corporation (IDC) said in a statement. “China has been a critical market for Android smartphone shipments in recent years, accounting for 36% of total volume in 2014,” said

Ryan Reith, programme director with IDC’s “Worldwide Quarterly Mobile Phone Tracker”. IDC expects this year to bring two notable milestones. First, this will be the first year in which China’s smartphone growth, forecast to be 2.5%, will be slower than the worldwide market. Second, and somewhat related to the China forecast, Android smartphone growth is also expected to be slower than the worldwide market at 8.5% in 2015. Both trends will persist throughout the forecast period which now goes to 2019. While overall smartphone growth

will continue to slow, many markets will experience robust growth in 2015 and beyond. The worldwide shipment volumes are forecast to reach 1.9 billion units annually by 2019, IDC noted. Apple faced a similar situation in 2012-14, when its year-over-year growth rates were slightly below the worldwide market. But its recent shift in product line to bigger screen models with a broader country reach has had an immediate impact on volumes.IDC expects iOS smartphones to grow 23% in 2015 and remain above worldwide market growth rates throughout the forecast.

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KOCHI, MAY 27 (PTI): Celebrating one year in office, the NDA government has asked states to enrol all MNREGA workers under the three newly-launched social security schemes and open bank accounts for each worker under the Jan Dhan Yojana. In a communication sent to all states including Congress-ruled Kerala, Union Rural Development Ministry has also asked them to disburse MNREGA wage payment through the banking network operated by banking correspondents wherever functional banking correspondents are deployed by the banks. The ministry note says the decision in this regard was taken at a meeting chaired by the Principal Secretary to Prime

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MuMbAI, MAY 27 (IANS): The MNI India business sentiment indicator, a gauge of current sentiment among BSE listed companies, fell by 2.5 percent to 62.3 in May this year from 63.9 last month. “Sentiment towards the current business environment and expectations for the future are now both back to pre-Modi levels in a blow to the government as it completes its first year in office”,MNI Indicators, part of the Deutsche Borse Group, said in a statement. It said the fall in business sentiment left it at the lowest level since April 2014 and together with declines in output and orders points to a significant deterioration in business activity. “Overall sentiment has reacted positively to the two cuts to benchmark interest rates this year from the Reserve Bank of India, although their impact has proved temporary,” it said. The companies listed on the BSE reported a significant weakening in both domestic and export orders. “New orders fell sharply to 57.1, the lowest since May 2013, while export orders declined to 53.6, the weakest since June 2013. The recent weakening of the rupee has yet to have any impact on overseas demand”, the statement said. The indicator which measures the effect of the Rupee Exchange Rate fell to a four-month low of 45.2 this month, with companies concerned about the increased cost of imports. It said the input prices increased to 58.6 during this month from 55.9 previously, the highest since October 2014 and look to have troughed in February this year. “The May report confirms that the trend in business activity is down with overall sentiment, output and orders all continuing to fall from the last quarter of fiscal year 2015 peak,” chief economist at MNI Indicators, Philip Uglow said. “Along with the continued soft official data on production and exports, and the low level of inflation, we expect the Reserve Bank of India to decrease rates further at the June monetary meeting,” Uglow said.

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LOCAL Patton urges Nagas to help unite different factions

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moN, may 27 (Dipr): Nagaland Home Minister Y. Patton has called upon the people to play a diplomatic role for unification of all the Naga underground factions under one common platform so as to bring early solution to the Naga political issue. Patton was addressing the inaugural function of the Longching EAC headquarter on May 27. In order to pave way for early solution to the Naga political issue, all the political parties in the state have come together and formed an “Oppositionless Government” under Chief Minister T.R. Zeliang, Patton stated. Calling on Naga Political Groups to come together under one roof, Patton stated that the Indian Government is seriously concerned for the unity and reconciliation of all factions to bring a lasting solution to the Naga political issue. Unless all factions unite there would be no solution to the problem, Patton

cited then Prime Minister of Indian Dr. Manmohan Singh as saying when all 60 elected members met him and Sonia Gandhi in New Delhi. He maintained that there should be no “landowner issue” when development is initiated in the administrative HQ and assured all possible assistance for development of the areas provided the people extend full cooperation and support to the Government. Minister for Rural Development C.L. John in his speech said retention of EAC HQ Longching is a blessing for the people of Konyak in general and the Longching area in particular. He stated that to ensure peace and development, a government comprised of all political parties of the state was formed to fulfill the theme “Nagaland for Christ” and appealed to all Naga political factions to unite for early solution. Khekato, Parliamen-

Nagaland Home Minister Y Patton with other ministers and officials during the inaugural function of the Longching EAC Headquarter on May 27. tary Secretary for IPR, in his short speech said that Government alone cannot bring change and development in the society without the participation of people as a pressure group to check the activities of the Government which is lacking in Naga society. Opining that Konyaks are not backward but economically behind others, the Parlia-

mentary Secretary stated that this can be removed by “good role and team work” from the public. He further urged the people to donate free land for development of the barren land to good administrative HQ. E.E. Pangteang, Parliamentary Secretary Home Guard & Sericulture, clarified to the people regarding upgradation of EAC

post Longching and shifting it to Angjangyeang and retention of EAC post again at Longching as per the wishes and desire of the people. He also urged upon the people not to make landownership issue a hindrance to development. Eshak Konyak, Parliamentary Secretary Art & Culture, thanked the Government under the lead-

DPR will now be prepared by R&B department Our Correspondent Kohima | May 27

Minister for Roads & Bridges Y. Vikheho Swu today said that the department is gearing up to prepare Detailed Project Report (DPR) relating to different road projects and urged contractors not to bring DPR from outside anymore. In his maiden meeting with contractors of Nagaland PWD here this morning, Swu also said the department is also contemplating to have Research & Planning Cell. Also stating that the department will be bringing out road maintenance policy within 3 months, he sought the support of con-

Minister for Roads & Bridges Y. Vikheho Swu and others during a meeting with contractors of Nagaland PWD in Kohima on May 27. (Morung Photo)

tractors in this respect. He told the contractors that the state’s exact road statistics will be gathered by the department by undertaking district wise tour soon. Requesting contractors to be committed and

sincere towards the Roads & Bridges Department, he said, “Let us move forward together with a desire to change and if contractors have a desire to change Nagaland can move forward”. Swu observed that 50 years of statehood is a long

way and called for the process of reconstruction and re-building with a desire to change. Stating that contractors command a lot of respect besides politicians and church workers, Swu asked them to keep Naga pride

in them by showing workmanship. Reminding the contractors that money is not the only end, the minister called upon them to keep their trademark wherever they work. Earlier, the contractors highlighted various grievances including land compensation, taxation issues etc. Commissioner & secretary for works & housing I. Himato Zhimomi also spoke on the occasion. The meeting was chaired by Er. D. Mero, engineer-in-chief, NPWD while vote of thanks was proposed by Er. Talimeren Aier, additional CE, PWD (R&B). (With inputs form DIPR)

ership of T.R. Zeliang for retention of EAC Post to Longching which according to him was a “dream come true.” He also appealed to the Government officers and staffs under Longching EAC to be regular and present in their place of posting for the welfare of the people. Y.M. Yullow, Honang Konyak General Secretary ENSF, Adhoc Chairman Angjangyang SDO Civil, President Konyak Union Aboi unit and President NPF 48 A/C Moka also spoke on the occasion. The highlight of the day long function was marked by Cultural dances both male and female and special numbers by the students and youths of the Longching. The Home Minister was accompanied by Toyang Chang Parliamentary Secretary New &Renewable Energy, Fire and Emergency Services, Thongwang Advisor DUDA and Pangnyu Phom MLA.

Condolence PHDD: Pochury Hoho Dimapur District has expressed grief over the demise of Yikovhu, Co-coordinator, EBRC (SDEO Meluri) and younger brother of Minister for School Education, Yitachu, who died after a brief illness on May 25. “His sudden death is a great loss to the family as well as the Pochury community,” a condolence note from the Hoho stated. Extending condolences to the bereaved family, the union prayed to the Almighty to grant them solace during this time of pain and sorrow.

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MEx FILE GPRN/NSCN informs Dimapur, may 27 (mExN): The GPRN/NSCN through its MIP has informed that there has been a change of guard in the Chairmanship of the Union Territory I, GPRN/NSCN. It informed that Z.K. Assumi will take charge of UT-I as the Chairman from here on.

NSF senior’s consultative meet today Kohima, may 27 (mExN): The Naga Students’ Federation (NSF) senior’s emergency consultative meeting will be held on May 28 at Hotel Japfü, Kohima at 3:00 PM to discuss some serious NSF matters. Stating this in a release, NSF Tribunal General Kelhouneizo Yhome requested all the senior leaders of NSF to attend the said meeting for greater glory and in the interest of the Federation.

Sazo to grace SFCD session Kohima, may 27 (mExN): Nagaland Legislative Assembly (NLA) speaker Chotisuh Sazo will grace the 8th general session of the Service Forum Chozuba Sub- Division (SFCD) on May 28 at Chetheba at 11:00 AM. Short speech will be delivered by Polan John, ADC Chozuba. Presidential address will be delivered by SFCD president Veshosa Keyho.

SDEO Chiephobozou informs ChiEphobozou, may 27 (mExN): The Sub-Divisional Education Officer, Chiephobozou informed all the Head Teachers/Teacher-in-charge of GMS and GPS under the establishment of SDEO Chiephobozou to submit the necessary documents of their staffs to the SDEO, Office Chiephobozou on or before May 30. The required documents are first appointment order, regularization order, extension order upto latest extension, promotion order, ACP and MACP lift order (2 copies each) upto date and any special increment order along with Bank Account Number and Telephone No. Failing to which the office will not bear any responsibility for any consequences.

Tyrannus Hall Guwahati informs Dimapur, may 27 (mExN): Beyond Borders Initiative has launched Tyrannus Hall Guwahati (THG) for students who come to the city of Guwahati in pursuit of their studies. It is an effort to give students “a home away from home” where they can feel safe, get healthy food, live in a good clean environment, provided career and spiritual guidance. The hostel is situated in Rukhminigaon about 800 meters away from GS Road and Beltola Road. Admissions are open. Only limited seats are available. Interested students can kindly contact Senti Longkumer (98640-34256) and Konya Konyak (85752-04899).

WSBAK Council Meeting

Dimapur, may 27 (mExN): All the council members of Western Sümi Baptist Akukuhou Küqhakulu (WSBAK) are informed that there will be an Executive meeting on May 30 at 09:00 am from Shozukhu Hall al bank can apply for the Aküvüto. Therefore, the Executive Secretary WSBAK above schemes, it added. Interested persons can has requested all the Council Members to attend the visit the website www.jans- meeting without fail. uraksha.gov.in to know more about the schemes. SNAN, UTNA emergency meeting The last date for applying for the schemes is May 31 Kohima, may 27 (mExN): The Staff Nurses’ Assoafter which late fine charg- ciation Nagaland (SNAN) and Unemployed Trained es apply, the release in- Nurses Association (UTNA) will hold an emergency meeting on June 2 at 10:00 AM at Naga Hospital Auformed. thority Kohima (NHAK). Representative from all the districts have been requested to attend the said meeting without fail.

‘Final Calling Notice’ for policeman Avail social security schemes, State BJYM urges Kohima, may 27 (mExN): Kohima Senior Superintendent of Police, Joseph Hesso, has issued a “Last and Final Calling Notice” for Yekaho, No. 4387, of DEF Kohima, S/o L. Vikugha Zhimo from Purana Bazaar Village, Dimapur.

A press release in this connection from the Sr. SP stated that the Yekaho was “found absenting from Government bona fide duty w.e.f 26/03/2015 till date.” Despite three consecutive calling notices from the office of the Sr. SP, “you

have failed to report back for duty,” the release stated. The Sr. SP directed Yekaho to report for duty within 7 days from the date of publication of this calling letter, “failing which departmental enquiry proceedings will be initiated ex-parte.”

Participate in reconciliation and unity process, Wangtin urges members of NSCN (Reformation) Dimapur, may 27 (mExN): Y. Wangtin Naga, Chairman of the NSCN (Reformation) has asked all the members of the NSCN (R) to work for the common cause and widely participate in reconciliation and unity process for common good of the Nagas. A press release from the MIP informed. Wangtin thanked all senior kilonsers, army officers and members of all rank and file of the NSCN (R) for electing him as the “first President of the Government of the People’s Republic of Nagaland.” He further thanked the members for their unwavering support in electing him as President and appealed to them to reform themselves before propagating the mission of NSCN-Reformation.

Acknowledging the badly fragmented Naga political movement, the freshly elected NSCN (R) president called for reformation “in all spheres of life” such as military, social, administrative, and individual. Wangtin also appealed to all the likeminded Naga youths, intellectuals “who can sacrifice selflessly” to come forward and reform the broken Naga society. He further expressed his gratitude to Ato Kilonser P. Tikhak for his simplicity and selfless sacrifices who shared the idea that, both President and Ato Kilonser’s chairs should be given to senior Naga leaders who have more wisdom and experience if anyone of them come forward to “reform the Naga family.”

Dimapur, may 27 (mExN): The Nagaland Unit of the BJYM has made an appeal to the people of the State to avail the benefits of three social security schemes - Pradhan Mantri Jeevan Jyoti Bima Yojna, Pradhan Mantri Suraksha Bima Yojna and Atal Pension Yojna launched by

ANDMSA general meeting on June 10 Kohima, may 27 (mExN): The All Nagaland District Ministerial Service Association (ANDMSA) has informed all the Nagaland District Ministerial Staff of various Departments that there will be a General Meeting on June 10 from 11 AM at PWD Guest

Kohima, may 27 (mExN): The Tsütuonuomia Khel (T.Khel), Kohima Village, will organise a ‘Tree Plantation Drive’ on May 30, Saturday, at T. Khel Reserved Forest (Ketsagei) starting from 9 AM onwards. A press release in this regard from the Tsütuonuomia Youth Organizayrs), both residents of New tion (TYO) has requested Reserve, Kohima. In this connection, a regular case vide Kohima South P.S Case No. 0059/2015 U/S 44 (e) NLTP Act is registered and the Dimapur, may 27 duo have been forwarded (mExN): The United Naga to judicial custody. Tribes Association of Bor-

Crime News A press release from the Kohima Sub-Divisional Police Officer & PRO Atu Zumvü informed that 67 bottles of Mc Dowells’ Rum were seized from their possession. The PRO identified the two as Rhini (42 yrs), and Thepfuada Kuotsu (25

Kohima Police recovers stolen vehicle Kohima, may 27 (mExN): Personnel of Kohima South PS on Tuesday recovered one silver coloured Maruti Wagon-R B/R No. NL-01C-5860 which was stolen from New Delhi and wanted in connection with Rajouri Garden West Delhi P.S Case No. 0565/2004. A press release from the Kohima Sub-Divisional Police Officer & PRO Atu Zumvü informed. In this connection, a wireless transmission message has been already communicated to the SHO of Rajouri Garden West Delhi about recovery of the vehicle and for taking further steps.

House, PWD Complex, Kohima. A press release from ANDMSA informing this requested all the Departments in the different Districts to send at least two representative and those serving in Kohima District are requested to send at least five members to attend the said

meeting along with agendas, grievances etc. The release further informed that there will be an election for new Office Bearers. Therefore, all the present executive members are requested to come along with the relevant documents, records of the Association.

CORRIGENDUM Reference to the earlier notification on vacancies under the establishment of the Deputy Commissioner, Mokokchung the qualification for the post of House-keeper may be read as HSSLC (12th Pass) instead of graduation. (DIPR)

‘Tree Plantation Drive’ on May 30

Crime News 2 arrested under NLTP Kohima, may 27 (mExN): Acting on specific inputs, personnel of Kohima South P.S. on Tuesday at around 4:30 PM conducted surprise raids at New Reserve area of Kohima and arrested two persons for the sale of IMFL.

the Government, which it stated “will help in lowering the problem of social security.” The first two are insurance scheme while the third is a pension schemes, the youth wing of the BJP informed in through a press release. Citizens with a savings account in any Nation-

all the members of T. Khel residing both in the village and Town areas to actively participate. Meanwhile, the Khel has issued a final notification with regard to extracting/tapping of water from the said reserved forest. “Anyone indulging in such activity shall be dealt with as per the Union’s direc-

tive,” TYO warned. “Pertinent, w.e.f. the 30th May 2015, all the Water Pipes connected through the said forest will be cut down and removed, therefore, any individual or group extracting or tapping water from the said forest are directed to remove their water pipes on or before the 29th May,” TYO stated.

A plantation drive cum social work was organized by the personnel of 13 IRB 'B' Company at Shamator town and Yakor village on May 22. They planted tree saplings in all government offices and school premises at Shamator town.

UNTABA meeting with Tsurangkong Senso Mungdang

der Areas (UNTABA) met executive members of the Tsurangkong Senso Mungdang, Village Council Chairmen and elders of the area on May 27 at Watiyim. A press release received here informed. Hukavi T. Yeputhomi, Chairman and Imsumongba Pongen, General Secretary of UNTABA shared in brief the activities of UNTABA and the fact of the issue of the inter-state boundary problem between Nagaland and Assam and stressed on the

need to pursue the issue on the historical perspective so as to bring about amicable and lasting solution in the larger interest of the people of both the states. Referring to the recurring tensions along the border areas, leaders of UNTABA squarely blamed the district administrations of the border areas of both the states for failing to implement the existing agreements and provisions of laws. This has resulted in “illegal occupation and settlements of large tracts of Naga areas by the people of questionable origins and complete

and random deforestation of all the Reserved Forests in the border areas that rightfully belongs to the people of Nagaland,” the release stated. While awaiting the likely outcome of the Supreme Court arbitration, the Chairman emphasized on the urgent need to strictly adhere to the interim agreements of 1972 and 1979, and all other bilateral agreements made between the two states. The chairman lamented the lack of political will on the part of the political leadership of the Naga people and the ignorance,

lack of sense of purpose and commitment on the part of bureaucrats of the Government of Nagaland which has completely failed to safeguard the traditional, historical and political history of the Naga people in matters relating to land and border issues in spite of all the available historical records and facts in support of the people of Nagaland. While referring to the current litigation process and the likely judgement on the border issue between the two states, leaders of UNTABA forewarned the government of

Nagaland for bifurcation of the land of the people of Nagaland by being a part of the litigation process against the will of the Naga people and before the final Indo-Naga political settlement is arrived at. The Chairman of Tsurangkong Senso Mungdang, while speaking on behalf of the Tsurangkong range thanked the UNTABA team, and assured fullest cooperation to UNTABA in its endeavour to bring about peaceful and lasting solution in the more than five decades old border problem between Nagaland Assam.

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The Power of Truth

The Morung Express THursDAy 28 MAy 2015 voluME X IssuE 143 By Aheli Moitra

Shady phenomena

or many centuries now, subordinates/slaves/servants have been holding umbrellas over the heads of their bosses/owners/employers. While this image of power has resided with various worlds, it is a new addition to the Naga world. In the umpteen photographs of Naga chieftans and leaders of yore, one hardly comes across the arrogant image of a Naga leader, male or female, having someone hold their umbrella for them. Of late, however, we can observe this uncouth practice being followed by some Nagaland State politicians. A blogger writing on the history of the umbrella informed that a stone tablet belonging to the Assyrians of 1350 B.C. shows servants holding an umbrella over their king for shade. Holding an umbrella might have been the easiest of jobs for a slave, but it was slavery nonetheless—holding a light tool to shade the ‘master’, himself withering away. In Indian mythology and history, there are many more examples. One of the early mentions of this, notes scholar Tushar Kanti, is in the Ramayan. During his coronation, Laxman holds an umbrella over Ram's head in the Darbar (court). ‘Chatrapati’ Shivaji and his descendants Sambhaji, Sahuji of the Kingdom of Kolhapur, ‘Ekchatra’ Rule, Bundel Kesari Maharaja ‘Chatrasal’ are some examples of kingdoms now part of the Indian Union. Each had used the word ‘chatra’ to denote absolute power—literally meaning ‘Lord of the Umbrella’. In political terms, the ‘umbrella’ denoted the absolute rule of a king over smaller nationalities and principalities. All rulers in India, including the British Crown, eventually adopted this practice of getting someone to hold an umbrella for them. Closer home, in Karbi Anglong, the Karbi king still has someone hold up an umbrella for him as part of the tradition. Naga politicians are now, perhaps, demonstrating their loyalty towards the Delhi Darbar by following the practice. The more worrying factor would be if the Naga polity is being increasingly Hinduised. We cannot undermine the power of cultural oppression. In the Naga context, when militarisation did not give way, a large amount of damage was done through economic control and cultural oppression. One cannot blame Delhi alone for this, but Kohima too. While wearing an occasional kurta to beat the heat may be justified (though why not a langtam—loin cloth—or shüni—wrap around?), having someone hold an umbrella over your head is a shameful reiteration of power and oppression. Nagaland’s leaders, themselves an oppressed lot, are creating an entrenched class imagination in society, an image at a time. Last week, a young parliamentary secretary was seen in this newspaper with a junior police officer holding up an umbrella for him while he surveyed a site. On the front page of the issue was the picture of a Government school operating without walls for a year now. This situation can aptly, and disturbingly, be described as a phenomena in today’s Nagaland. Shady comments may be sent to moitramail@yahoo.com

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Kailash Satyarthi

Time For School

e live in a world where every seventh person is illiterate. Six crore kids have never been to school, and almost 12 crore left within two to three years. Even those who are in school have shameful standards of education. Twenty-five crore of them cannot read simple sentences and fail at basic arithmetic. It is with this upsetting knowledge that world leaders, education ministers and NGOs are meeting in Incheon, South Korea, at the World Education Forum (WEF), which ends on May 22. At the last such forum held in Dakar in 2000, six goals were agreed upon, the most significant being that by 2015, each child would get access to primary education and no child would be out of school. Fifteen years later, we’re still miles away from achieving those goals. Those who recognise the power of education are not advancing with the same urgency as the negative forces that want to muzzle education. Anarchists and anti-development agents are so threatened by the power of education that they are willing to kill and get killed to crush it. Almost half of the 200 schoolgirls abducted by Boko Haram in Nigeria last year are still missing. A few months ago, 132 children were gunned down in their classrooms in Peshawar. Last month, terrorists attacked a college in Kenya, killing more than 150 students. That negative forces have taken to unmitigated violence is proof that they are petrified of an educated world. There is no tool as powerful as education to break the shackles of human slavery. When a child picks up a pen, the power of a gun in the hands of a soldier weakens. When one wall of a classroom is built, millions of walls that divide humanity collapse. Where even one child is bereft of the right to education, no society can prosper. To attain sustainable and inclusive growth, quality education for each citizen is paramount. Evaluation of practices that have been successful in furthering education is the first step. There are countries where more children are going to school because governments have made education free and abolished hidden costs. There are societies that are closer to achieving literacy for all as they have allocated more funds to raise the quality and utility of education. There are villages where children are brimming with ideas and knowledge because their schools have enough trained teachers and a conducive learning environment. Apart from this, regular and adequate aid from developed nations to poorer countries has also ensured education for crores. However, providing education to all is still riddled with challenges — the biggest being the unwillingness of nations to contribute funds to the cause of education. Today, less than 4 per cent of global aid goes to education. We need $22 billion to send every child to school. This is only 4.5 days of annual military expenditure. The world needs almost 1.45 crore qualified teachers, but we are investing in fortifying our armies instead of enriching our schools. Syria has 2.5 times more soldiers than primary teachers, Israel almost three times more, and Uganda four times more. Is it too much to ask that all children have a teacher, or for the number of teachers to exceed the number of soldiers? Another challenge is to make the education we provide inclusive and egalitarian. Our current standards have made education a business and a privilege of the rich. It is no more a human right, but a thing to be sold and bought. A knowledge apartheid will only exclude the marginalised further, leading to social unrest. Bringing education to the hardest to reach children is another challenge. There are almost 17 crore child labourers in the world. Around 23 crore are caught in armed conflicts and are victims of terrorism and insurgencies. Nine to 15 crore are physically or mentally challenged. As long as our political and social systems do not include them, achieving education for all is impossible. No country can progress without equal opportunity for education and social justice. Education is not just a human right, but also a key to other rights. To devote a larger share of funds to education, then, is not asking for the moon. It is evident that what is truly compromising delivery of education is not poverty, but lack of political will. This is why the WEF is a landmark meet. The decisions there will determine not just the next 15 years, but the collective future of coming generations. The writer is a Nobel Peace Laureate, 2014.

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C O M M E N T A R Y

Joel Lazarus

Now is the time to love, learn and listen Have faith in each other. It will be richly rewarded. True democracy cannot be built on anything else

have come to realise that, whatever my political future holds, I will never be a good strategist. I am too emotional, too raw. For me, to cite the oft-used phrase coined by the Italian philosopher Antonio Gramsci, my 'optimism of the will' too easily dominates any 'pessimism of the intellect.' I can work on it, but that's probably something I have to accept. Therefore, my response to the Conservative Party’s recent election victory in the UK is not an analytical one. Instead I wish to make an impassioned, though still considered, call to action to everyone. I don't just mean those who consider themselves 'of the Left', but every single human being in the UK and beyond who desires to live in a just society. This call is to keep the faith in humanity, to keep the faith with the poorest and most marginalised in society, and to do this by redoubling our personal and collective commitment to win true democracy. Let me explain. I have read some worrying articles and Facebook comments declaring the British electorate to be stupid—like turkeys voting for Christmas. In the recent election it was more a case of the turkeys not voting at all. A third of UK citizens did not vote and, as this political map seems to show, these non-voters are much more likely to come from the most deprived sections of the country. Although I understand the deep frustration felt by so many people, this reaction worries me. Generalisations about the ‘stupidity’ of the ‘lower orders’ are dehumanising and have no place in genuinely progressive politics. They are anti-democratic because they lead to a Leninist hierarchical, authoritarian perspective in which the unthinking masses must be led to their own liberation by an intellectual vanguard. Instead, I want to use the work of Antonio Gramsci and the inspirational Brazilian educator and philosopher Paulo Freire to emphasize the intellectual potential of all people, and to argue for everyone to reach out to the most oppressed citizens through a dialogue that starts with listening—really listening. “All men are intellectuals,” declared Gramsci (let’s assume he was referring to all human beings). Gramsci was keen to highlight the false division in society between intellectual and manual work, between the thinkers—the 'intellectuals'—and the doers. This division is false because, however seemingly menial, all work contains an intellectual component. And because “[e]ach man...outside his professional activity, carries on some form of intellectual activity, that is, he is a ‘philosopher,’ an artist, a man of taste” who “contributes to sustain a conception of the world or to modify it, that is, to bring into being new modes of thought.” Following Marx, the fundamental problem for Gramsci was that in a class society the dominant ideology is that of the ruling capitalist class. Today, this insight must be supplemented by other critical perspectives, since the dominant ideology isn't just bourgeois, but white, patriarchal, heteronormative, and able-bodied. In short, the production of knowledge and 'truth' is power, and when people surrender their intellectuality to self-proclaimed 'neutral' 'experts' in universities, thinktanks, and government departments, they effectively surrender their power and liberty. Freire thought that people without this intellectual power became rendered as dehumanised ‘objects.’ Thus, a process of humanization is necessary through a process he called 'conscientization' (becoming politically conscious). This must take place through an ongoing 'praxis' that is founded on dialogue—a dynamic interaction between action and reflection. To paraphase Freire, people become full human beings when they are able to read their own world and write their own history. The point is that the democratisation of knowledge is essential to the democratisation of society.

ive rival biker gangs descended upon a Twin Peaks restaurant in Waco, Texas on Sunday. Hundreds of gang members began stabbing, beating, and shooting each other. Weapons included chains, knives, clubs, and guns. When the fight ended, nine people were dead, 18 were sent to the hospital, and more than 190 people were arrested. Waco police Sargent W. Patrick Swanton stated, “In my nearly 35 years of law enforcement experience, this is the most violent and gruesome scene that I have dealt with.” One of the biker gangs is called the “Bandidos.” They originated in Texas during the 1960s. In 2013, federal law enforcement produced a national gang report that identified the Bandidos as one of the five most dangerous biker gang threats in the U.S. And they have a theology and an anthropology that you should know about. They’re summed up in one of their slogans: God forgives. Bandidos don’t. We can easily dismiss that slogan as a biker gangs attempt to intimidate, but do not dismiss it. That pithy statement tells a profound truth about both God and humanity. Anthropology of a Biker Gang: Bandidos Don’t Forgive Let’s start with the anthropology. When it comes to forgiveness, we are all much more like a biker gang than we’d like to admit. Take what happened in Waco, for example. A group of

Alternatively put, everyone must become an ‘intellectual.’ Those who already have intellectual power and seek to overcome hegemonic social structures must not seek to tell those less educated than them what to do or what to think. Instead they have to recognise the limits of their knowledge and reach out to those who are oppressed through a dialogue that begins by listening. In his masterpiece Pedagogy of the Oppressed, Freire was unequivocal: “Pedagogy which begins with the egoistic interests of the oppressors (an egoism cloaked in the false generosity of paternalism) and makes of the oppressed the objects of its humanitarianism, itself maintains and embodies oppression. It is an instrument of dehumanization...The correct method for a revolutionary leadership to employ in the task of liberation is, therefore, not ‘libertarian propaganda.’ Nor can the leadership merely ‘implant’ in the oppressed a belief in freedom, thus thinking to win their trust. The correct method lies in dialogue. The conviction of the oppressed that they must fight for their liberation is not a gift bestowed by the revolutionary leadership, but the result of their own conscientization.” What is the nature of this dialogue? For Freire it has four components. It has to start with love: “Dialogue cannot exist...in the absence of a profound love for the world and for people. The naming of the world, which is an act of creation and re-creation, is not possible if it is not infused with love.” Second, it has to be founded on faith: “Dialogue further requires an intense faith in humankind, faith in their power to make and remake, to create and recreate, faith in their vocation to be more fully human (which is not the privilege of an elite, but the birthright of all). Faith in people is an a priori requirement for dialogue; the ‘dialogical man’ believes in others even before he meets them face to face.” Third, dialogue cannot exist without hope; and, fourth, “true dialogue cannot exist unless the dialoguers engage in critical thinking.” This was how Freire saw democratisation: as a fundamentally educational process of collective dialogue founded on love, faith, hope, and critical thinking. Truly democratic social change can take place only when the 'empirical' or ‘social’ knowledge of ordinary people combines with the 'critical' or 'scientific' knowledge of educators to produce 'transformative knowledge' that can change the world. In short, the revolution has to be pedagogical. I think Freire was absolutely right. Indeed, he has been a central inspiration in my own life, worldview, and endeavours. Coming back to the here and now, I believe that Freire and other critical educators can show us the path to winning democracy and justice for all. Long before the recent UK election, I knew that current systems were genocidal and eco-

cidal. What the election result makes clear is that—given the current depth of the economic crisis and ecological collapse facing society—the reformist path is a dead end. We need radical, revolutionary social transformation. If you’re reading this gripped by despair, or frightened by the prospect of so much more human suffering, then please think about the ideas I’ve presented. I really believe, now more than ever, that there is no innocent bystander; that we all have a clear moral obligation to act. Spending a bit more on your bananas or coffee won't do it; giving money to charities won't do it; even volunteering in shelters or food banks won't do it. All these are admirable actions, but they are reformist rather than revolutionary. Instead, we need to come together to build the future. The proliferation of grassroots organisations and networks that are developing new, experimental non-commodified ways of producing, consuming, distributing, and exchanging the things we need to thrive help me to believe that the (r)evolution has already begun. However, for these developments to succeed, they must be founded on, and regularly reinvigorated by, real dialogue. Luckily, the Freireian approach is already well established, and has a long, proud, global history. In the UK, for example, the Edinburgh-based Adult Learning Project has been going since 1979. We can learn so much from such projects. Creating time and space for dialogue is difficult but possible —I ran a public event on the night before the election in my local community centre called ‘What would a real democracy be like? And how can we start to build it?’ Over forty people from a wide range of backgrounds participated in really lively and constructive conversation, and called for a second meeting. A Freireian approach doesn’t just mean taking a critical perspective on the external world; it also means embarking on an internal analysis of ourselves as individuals and in collectives. I know that’s tough—at the moment, after a serious disagreement, I am barely speaking to my own parents let alone the rest of humankind. But I’m working on it. I know I need to take my own advice. The revolution doesn’t begin ‘out there.’ It begins inside each one of us, and proceeds through dialogue. We need to talk...and we need to listen. So, please, have faith in each other. It will be richly rewarded. True democracy cannot be built on anything else. Joel Lazarus is an Independent Social Research Foundation research fellow at the Department of Politics and International Studies, Warwick University. He is working on a project to produce a TV drama series as a catalyst for a process of mass public praxis. Joel co-founded a community education project in Oxford called People's Political Economy.

The Theology of a Biker Gang Adam Ericksen Sojourners rival gangs come together to fight because they have a relationship based on hostility. They refuse to forgive because biker gangs respond to violence with violence. That’s the pattern that they have developed. It’s not just biker gangs who have that violent pattern. We all do. Violence is a human problem. For example, our political and judicial systems are based on that pattern. The same principle of retaliation that consumes biker gangs also consumes our culture. Biker gangs such as the Bandidos are a violent and evil menace to society precisely because they refuse to forgive. And whenever we refuse to forgive, we become just like a violent and evil biker gang that is a menace to society. Bandidos don’t forgive because we don’t forgive. Whenever someone insults us, we tend to insult back. When

someone hits us, we tend to hit back. When someone attacks our country, we attack back. That’s the reciprocal pattern we tend to fall into when it comes to violence. For example, will our society respond to Sunday’s biker gang violence with forgiveness? No, we will respond with violent punishment of our own – maybe even the death penalty. Which leads me to ask some question: How would the biker gang situation be different if one of the gangs decided to respond with forgiveness? How would my life be different if I responded to insults with forgiveness? How would the world situation be different if on 9/11 the United States decided to respond with forgiveness? We will never know the answer to that last question. But what we do know is that our violent response didn’t solve the problem of violence that we face;

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in fact, it may only have perpetuated it. Theology of a Biker Gang: God Forgives And here’s the good news: God forgives. The theological truth of the Bandidos slogan is that God isn’t like us. God doesn’t hold on to grudges. God forgives. But please understand that God’s forgiveness doesn’t make violence OK. Rather, it stops the cycle of violence by refusing to play the game. The best example of God’s radical forgiveness is on the cross. Jesus prays, “Father, forgive them, for they know not what they do.” God forgives. That’s true. But the truth that the Bandidos biker gang doesn’t understand, and what we so often fail to understand as well, is that God calls us to participate in a culture of divine forgiveness, as opposed to a culture of human violence. The first step is to realize that we all have a tendency toward violence in thought, word, and deed; and so we are all in need of receiving God’s forgiveness. Then, as we receive from God’s well of abundant forgiveness, we are able to share that forgiveness with others. There is an urgency in our current situation. What happened between five biker gangs in Waco is a microcosm of our world situation. Our hope in the face of violence is in following the God of radical forgiveness. As René Girard prophetically says in his book The Scapegoat, “The time has come for us to forgive one another. If we wait any longer there will not be enough time.”

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7 Migration Is an Act of Desperation, Not a Crime Thursday

THE MORUNG EXPRESS

28 May 2015

NEWS ANALYSIS, FEATURE AND DISCOURSE

Sonali Kolhatkar

father from Ivory Coast wanted to reunite his son with the rest of his family living in Spain. But the Spanish government denied him a family reunification visa. Desperate, he paid a Moroccan woman to smuggle his 8-year-old onto Spanish soil. On May 7, 2015, she attempted to do so by placing the boy, tightly folded into a fetal position, inside a carry-on suitcase and traveling to Spain. When airport authorities noticed she was nervous, they X-rayed her bag and were shocked to find the child. Imagine the boy’s ordeal. Imagine the father’s desperation. It is situations like these, multiplied by the millions, that are playing out all over the world, in Syria, Libya, Iraq, Afghanistan, Eritrea, Myanmar, Bangladesh, Mexico, Honduras, El Salvador and elsewhere. Driven by war and poverty, millions of people are on the move, risking their lives to escape desperate circumstances. Unfortunately, the response from elites is to trap them, by putting them in jail or criminalizing traffickers and militarizing sea routes. The Norwegian Refugee Council and Internal Displacement Monitoring Centre released a report in early May revealing that there were 38 million internally displaced people last year alone, nearly 5 million more than the year before. The recordbreaking number includes 11 million refugees who were newly displaced and clustered in the Middle East and Africa, including Syria, South Sudan, Nigeria and the Democratic Republic of Congo. Council Secretary-General Jan Egeland said, “These are the worst figures for forced displacement in a generation, signaling our complete failure to protect innocent civilians.” The number of people living outside their home countries is even higher. In 2013, the latest year for which statistics are available, the United Nations found that 232 million people are migrants or refugees, or, in effect, “externally displaced” people. In the case of the boy smuggled into Spain in a suitcase, authorities simply arrested the father and placed the boy in protective custody, dashing any hopes for reunifying their family. This is a typical response. Instead of exploring what drives the desperation of migrants, authorities lock them up or threaten them with force. Each week there is news of migrants stranded at sea, dying in large numbers, or locked up in prisons. In recent days, about 2,000 migrants were found off the shores of Indonesia and Malaysia, hailing from Bangladesh and the Rohingya community in Myanmar. They were rescued from several boats. The Rohingya are a community of Muslims from the northern region of Myanmar called Rakhine. They have been persecuted to such an extent that many consider them the victims of attempted genocide. The migrants had apparently been stranded by traffickers and told to swim ashore. In interviews, they said they had been at sea for two months and were extremely hungry and weak. They were headed to Malaysia and Thailand to find work. Thailand has been rocked by

cross the globe 10m people are living in refugee camps. Many, like the Syrians in Jordan and Turkey, arrived recently. Others, like the Palestinians in Lebanon or Burma’s ethnic minorities in Thailand, have been there for decades. At what stage do people realise their port-in-a-storm might be permanent? What does it mean reluctantly to accept you are unlikely ever to see your home again? What happens to the established social order when the hiatus becomes the new ‘normal’? And when does surviving give way to starting over? Darfur’s forgotten Among the world’s most forgotten refugees are those from Darfur, who began their exodus to next-door Chad 12 years ago. According to the UN, 355,330 live in more than a dozen refugee camps dotted along the border with Sudan. Eastern Chad is arid, poor, and remote; the local people have little to share with newcomers. Darfur started as a short-term humanitarian emergency in 2003. The Sudanese regime and its proxy militias however continue the ‘ethnic cleansing’ of its non-Arab citizens, using aerial bombardment, systematic rape, looting and intimidation. Although media attention has moved on, the violence is back to its former savagery, causing hundreds of thousands more to abandon their homes. The Khartoum regime says it will defeat its enemies (the non-Arabs and non-Muslims whom it labels terrorists) by the end of 2015. Consequently people are still in what psychologists call survival mode, unwilling to settle down to a new life in Chad. “Whilst the political and military problems continue to persist in Sudan the prospect of the refugees returning home in the foreseeable future is unlikely,” said Jan Schutte of the Lutheran World Federation Chad. “LWF assists host communities and refugee populations with the implementation of sustainable livelihoods projects like Seeds for Solution. Last year this project, supported by UNHCR, helped more than 250 producers’ groups, consisting of both refugee and host populations,

the recent discovery of mass graves of migrants, and in fact has been cracking down on immigration over the past several years. According to the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees, about 25,000 Bangladeshis and Rohingya from Myanmar attempted to migrate by sea during the first three months of 2015, twice the number from last year. Very little coverage of the persecution of Rohingya people in particular makes it into the U.S. media. President Obama lauded Myanmar as a “success story” during his visit there last year, effectively dismissing concerns over Rohingya persecution. Not far from Indonesia, Australia offers a particularly macabre example of how migrants are locked up for trying to find a better life. Earlier this year, imprisoned asylum seekers took drastic steps, sewing their lips shut to draw attention to the physical and sexual abuse they face. According to one news report, the Australian government houses migrants in locked facilities on islands like Papua New Guinea, Nauru and Manus “to remove the financial incentive for people smugglers, in the process saving hundreds of lives that might otherwise have been lost at sea in rickety boats.” Prime Minister Tony Abbott’s idea of saving people is apparently to lock them up in abusive conditions. The United Nations Special Rapporteur on Torture, Juan Mendez, singled out Australia for its torture and abuse of children asylum seekers in particular, to which Abbott responded that he was “sick of being lectured to.” Binoy Kampmark, a senior lecturer at the School of Global, Urban and Social Studies at Australia’s Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology, said in an interview on “Uprising” that many of the refugees tend to come “from war zones that also had Australian involvement, namely Afghanistan and Iraq.” The response of the government, said Kampmark, “has been very hard-line” in imprisoning refugees in what he calls a “crude gulag archipelago.” The situation in the U.S. is only marginally better. Even though there are now fewer deaths on the U.S.-Mexico border than before, the Obama administration has revived the cruel Bush-era practice of locking women and babies up as a “deterrent” to immigration, as I detailed in a previous column. With millions of undocumented immigrants living in the shadows, hundreds of thousands deported each year, and no prospect of a viable congressional solution to the crisis, people’s lives remain in limbo. A right-wing narrative that exhorts undocumented immigrants to simply “go to the back of the line” to legally immigrate ignores the reality that there is no line at all. Except if you’re extremely wealthy. Foreign investors who pour half a million dollars into a business in the U.S. that they claim creates at least 10 jobs can simply buy their way into the immigration system through a special visa called the EB-5. Nowhere has the refugee and migration crisis been as dramatic in recent months as in Europe. Since the start of the year, thousands of migrants have died attempting to cross the Mediterranean Sea into European nations like Italy. Migrants from Mali,

Eritrea, Syria and Libya are packed onto flimsy boats, risking their lives to escape the brutal war in Syria and the violence and chaos of a post-U.S.-NATO invasion in Libya. Italy, which is often the first place migrants arrive, ended its yearlong, highly successful search and rescue operation in 2014, after most European governments refused to provide funding. The Mare Nostrum program saved 130,000 lives before being replaced by a program with a third of the funding. But as Behzad Yaghmaian, a professor of political economy at Ramapo College of New Jersey, told me, the European view is that “rescue and save programs are actually a pull factor. They encourage more migration and more death.” The flip side is that allowing migrants to die at sea is what Europe considers an effective deterrent, rather like Australia’s imprisonment of asylum seekers. In recent weeks, internationally shamed by the humanitarian catastrophe, representatives of dozens of European Union nations met to discuss alternatives to mass death as deterrent. Unbelievably, instead of creating orderly and safe pathways for immigration and naturalization, Europe’s bright idea is to militarily target areas in Libya where boatloads of migrants launch. By criminalizing traffickers and militarizing sea routes, leaders are adopting the false narrative that the tens of thousands of Libyans, Syrians and other migrants are forced onto boats at gunpoint and dumped onto European seas and soil against their will. They are, in effect, trapping desperate people. It seems as though if the deaths are out of European sight, they are wiped clean from European consciences. Imagine if, upon discovering the routes of the Underground Railroad during the era of U.S. slavery, people of conscience militarily attacked the escape routes instead of creating a safe haven for escaped slaves. I have been an immigrant all my life. My parents left behind lives of grinding poverty in India before I was born and migrated to the Persian Gulf region like millions of South Asians have done, looking for a better life. As a teenager, I left the United Arab Emirates, heading to the United States for higher education, searching for an escape from the confines of a totalitarian and consumerist state. Poverty, war, violence and repression are all too common for millions of people the world over, thanks in large part to the neoliberal economic wars and neocolonial military wars of the U.S. and Europe. Even though my family and I were among the lucky migrants who managed to survive displacement, I can relate to the desperate circumstances that drive the migration of those who have few options left to live a decent life. If our response to the human yearning for escape is to add to repression and violence, then we are very much part of the problem. Sonali Kolhatkar is the host and executive producer of Uprising, a daily radio program at KPFK Pacifica Radio, soon to be on Free Speech TV. She is also the Director of the Afghan Women's Mission, a US-based non-profit that supports women's rights activists in Afghanistan and co-author of "Bleeding Afghanistan: Washington, Warlords, and the Propaganda of Silence."

When does a refugee camp become a permanent home? rebecca Tinsley with the production, processing and storage of harvests.” Schutte admitted the main challenges remained access to agricultural land, as well as funding this work as the world looked elsewhere. Another aid worker who declined to be identified said it had been hard to persuade locals to allocate scarce resources to the refugees. Darfuri women risk rape when they venture beyond the perimeter to collect firewood, and charity staff live in fear of bandits along the routes between the camps. Armed escorts are necessary and even within the camps vehicles are left with the police, while the aid workers go about their business. The Chadian government is not much in evidence to guarantee security, since a 2008 peace deal with Sudan neutralised the threat to the regime from local rebels. When Sam Totten of the University of Arkansas visited the camps in 2010 he predicted devastating social breakdown should Darfuris, used to living on farms, be forced into prolonged proximity with strangers. He feared abandonment of the old and the mentally and physically disabled, of girls raped by Sudanese militia and unaccompanied children or offspring of earlier marriages. According to representatives of international aid agencies, all this has come to pass. Darfuri society is conservative and Muslim, assigning women low status. The social disruption means fathers are even less involved in parenting. ‘God will provide for them’ is a phrase commonly heard, placing a greater burden on their women. Alcoholism, domestic violence and rape also take their toll in the camps. Moreover, respect for elders has crumbled as young men witness the helplessness of their ethnic groups, whiling away the years in exile. International charities encourage camp elders and imams to condemn

gender-based violence. According to one aid worker who insisted on anonymity, “We put men on the camp committees, telling them how important it is that they show leadership, but the men respond, ‘No one ever said this was wrong until we got here.’” The more traditional the rural people are, the less they are willing to alter their lifestyle, it seems. “Having lived for centuries in the same manner in a remote part of the world, they are confronted by aspects of modern life that challenge them to change their ways,” commented an aid worker who also declined to be identified. “They don’t see why they should adapt.” To the frustration of the aid agencies, there is little interest among the refugees in schooling. Moreover, they are unwilling to learn French—the common language in Chad—because they assume they are going home to herd their livestock. According to another anonymous aid worker, “They especially dislike it when the Kenyan humanitarian staff dispute their claim that education is ‘not the African way’ or ‘not the Muslim way’. The Kenyans make a point of saying the best schools in Kenya are the Muslim ones.” In some respects it suits the aid agencies if refugees are passive and thus easy to manage. But at the same time they urge the camp inhabitants to embrace empowerment through education, women’s rights and livelihood projects. Loss of skills Dr Barbara Bauer, a psychologist with my NGO, Network for Africa, does trauma-therapy training in northern Uganda, where people lived in camps for more than 20 years. There she has observed the loss of problem-solving skills or the ability to take responsibility. While they are in survival mode refugees are unlikely to plan for the future, giving rise to challenges when

the conflict ends. In other words, the factors stopping the Darfuris in Chad from starting over are hardly unique. In her book The Spirit of Peace, the theologian Mary Grey describes the burden on Palestinian women in the camps in Gaza, holding their families together while facing many tedious hours each day collecting water from communal taps and scrubbing their shelters to keep the sand at bay. She pays tribute to what the Palestinians call sumud, or steadfastness, resilience or stoicism—and in the case of the medical staff to their heroism. Aziz Abu Sarah of George Mason University believes the worst thing about refugee camps is there is no way to be productive: “Just like prison, you receive your daily portion of food and water, and are asked to wait hopelessly, passively.” An aid worker in the Bosnian camps in Slovenia in the 1990s recalled that the people who adapted best were Roma “used to making the most of having very little, and coping in the face of adversity and prejudice”. In 2007 Waging Peace collected 500 drawings by Darfuri children in the camps illustrating their experiences: Sudanese soldiers killing and raping as they rampaged through the children’s home villages; girls led away in chains, never to be seen again; babies thrown on fires; possessions and livestock looted; towns incinerated. The drawings were accepted as evidence of the context of war crimes by the International Criminal Court and they were exhibited around the world, sometimes alongside the children’s pictures from the Theresienstadt/Terezin Nazi death camp (20). The good news is that the children no longer draw such disturbing images, preferring to reproduce what they saw recently on TV. Nevertheless, it is hard to be optimistic about their future. The obvious answer is for diplomatic pressure to be applied to the Sudanese regime, so it stops abusing its own citizens. Unfortunately the international community has other priorities, giving its attention to more headline-grabbing conflicts. Evidently an inability to show flexibility in solving problems and behaving rationally is not confined to refugee camps.

Fixing our broken welfare system to help the under-privileged

s the welfare system necessary? The answer is unquestionably yes. However, the purpose for any welfare system should be to help the “under-privileged” who struggle for reasons beyond their control---that is, those individuals who are temporarily facing problems caused by unexpected crisis, social injustices, or certain anomalies in the government system. This implies that welfare programs are not even for those who remain poor because they are lazy or haven’t tried to find productive jobs. We must separate the hard-working from the lazy,the disabled from the abled bodied, and the needy from the greedy. Making this distinction is crucial to serving the under-privileged well. For example, when welfare programs in the United States were introduced in the 1960s, they were focused on education and training as a means of developing "human capital"--- skills and knowledge that increase the value of labor. The goal was to help those on public assistance become self-sufficient, aiding them in the ascent out of poverty. In those early days, according to Marvin Olasky, welfare recipients “themselves viewed welfare as a necessary wrong, but not a right. The Protestant work ethic lived on. Dependency was thought so dishonorable that, as late as the mid-1960s, only about half of those eligible for welfare payments were receiving them, and many of the enrolled were taking only part of the maximum allowance.” In the case of India, the welfare schemes or programs are too many and still growing. Although the original intentions behind these schemesmay be noble, most of them are not narrowed enough to serve only the intended target group. Another problem is this: many of the welfare programs have become an end in themselves. This has led even beneficiaries to take counterproductive actions that cause poverty in the first place--- not working. Thus, our welfare system ends up causing poverty rather than solving it. Coming to Nagaland, we have uncritically adopted a flawed welfare system from India. Instead of using the centrally sponsored welfare schemes to serve us well, we have only perpetuated all the wrong things. Here are some examples: The powerful amongst us have led in the abuse of our welfare system. In the absence of proper accountability, our leaders are unafraid to take a large cut from the public welfare funds for themselvesor redirect them to benefit their own family members and political supporters. Thus, our welfare system is often not helping the people it is supposed to. The “deserving poor” amongst us are still staying dependent. When the government provides handouts, subsidized goods, and free public services with no strings attached, it indirectly takes away people’s incentives to work hard. Individuals who are poor often come to expect that the government should take care of them and meet their needs, no matter what the cause of their economic hardship. And if their needs are not met, they adopt a posture of confrontation with the government. Our welfare system has de-capitalized the market system. One serious problem with government welfare benefits is that theyde-incentivize the productive members of society and incentivize unproductive members.When easymoney is available, people don’t learn to be hard-working citizens or productiveentrepreneurs. Government should enabletheunder-privileged to come out of their problems or createnew jobs for them, but instead it often acts like a “rich daddy” promising free goods and services. When this happens, itdepresses entrepreneurial activity and de-capitalizes the market system. As a result, the incentives present in the market economy getmessed up because people are given a monetary incentive to not produce anything. Our welfare programs have replaced our sense of social responsibility. Today’s Nagas are beginning to forget their social responsibility. In place of each community serving as the social safety net like in the olden days, we have come up with an impersonal system called“the welfare state.” This has resulted in the loss of our social responsibility toward one another. For example, even people of means are thinking twice about sharing their resources with the less fortunate members in their communities. Increasingly,the well-to-do are losing their interest in private charity because they presume that government is there to help those in need. Thisis theresultant tragedyof a welfare state. What, then, should we do with welfare programs? Since the misuseof welfare programs is very easy, the government could introduce a directcash transfer system (as opposed to in-kind subsidies) and set up immediate cash withdrawal accesspossible using biometrics, while carefully monitoring the implementationand/or progress of each program. However, it is still doubtful that any top-down bureaucratic management can ever be truly effective and corruption-free. So, allow me to suggest two other alternatives which, I believe, can possibly providea better delivery of welfare services: First, we could empower and encourage private charities and churches to fill the need of supplying the “deserving poor” with resources. After all, true religion is to be marked by generosity, especially toward the poor and the needy. Because all religions and most private charity organizations place higher value to selfless services, they can often perform welfare services far more efficiently than the government could ever dream of doing. They arebetter at guarding against corruption and holding people accountable. If certain welfare recipients are found to be living irresponsibly orsquandering funds, private charities can immediately cease giving more free money because they often have stipulations on the funds they give out. Also,private charitiesoften make sure that the persons they are helping are trying to get out of the problem they are inand willbe able to stand on their own feet. Thus, private charities can eliminate problems that are often present in the bureaucratic management of these services. The second alternative is this: we can return to our ancestral system of looking after each other, which is the practice of social responsibility. For example, the needy amongst our ancestorswere always taken care of by their extended family members or sometimes even by the entire community. Failure to do this was considered a shame for the entire family or community. In other words, they supported each other so that no one—whether young or old, male or female, sick or well---in their community was left behind, deprived, or neglected. Indeed, they practiced ahighly admirable social safety net---a welfare system, as it were---which was spontaneous, voluntary, and personal. Of course, even in returning to the “welfare system” of our ancestors, we would certainly need to improvise many things to keepupwith the moderntime. As a first step, for instance, we could upgradeour current village panchayat system to a minigovernment system. Then, the state government should take abottom-up implementation approach by devolving its power to the local level and empowering the various communities toassume charge over the implementation and/or delivery of most of the welfare schemes and public assistance services. This, I believe, is the best way to make the welfare system work as it should be---to maximize help for the under-privileged and empower them to be productive members in the society.

Dimapur

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Thursday 28 May 2015

Sonia 'real authority' during UPA says Modi, Cong trashes claim New Delhi, May 27 (PTi): Hitting back at Sonia Gandhi for her sharp attacks on him, Prime Minister Narendra Modi today suggested that she had been an "unconstitutional" authority exercising "real" power over the PMO during the UPA rule whereas power was now wielded only by constitutional means. Dismissing the Congress President's accusation that NDA government was showing "obstinate arrogance" in Parliament and that it was a government by "one person", Modi said, "Perhaps, she is referring to the fact that earlier extraconstitutional authorities were the ones really wielding power". He went on to say that power was now "wielded only by constitutional means". If the charge is that "we are working through

constitutional channels and not listening to any extra constitutional authorities, then I plead guilty to that charge." His sharpest attack yet on both Sonia and Rahul Gandhi came in the course of an interview to PTI during which he also answered questions on "concentration" of power in the Prime Minister's Office (PMO), minorities, NGOs, land acquisition and GST bills, economic reforms and a wide variety of other topics. Asked about the criticism that all powers were concentrated in the PMO, Modi responded, "Your question is loaded. It would have been better if this question had been asked when an unconstitutional authority was sitting above the constitutional authority and exercising power over the PMO".

He emphasised that "the Prime Minister and the PMO are very much part of the constitutional scheme, not outside it". Countering Rahul's "suit-boot ki sarkar" jibe, Modi said that the Congress had not been able to "digest" its crushing defeat in Lok Sabha polls even after one year. "The people have punished them for their sins of omission and comission. We thought they would learn from this, but it looks as though they are proving right the earlier saying that if con is the opposite of pro, then Congress is the opposite of progress," he said. Cong trashes Modi's claim "At least once in a while Prime Minister Narendra Modi should speak truth," Congress said today, dismissing his suggestion that Sonia Gandhi had been an

"unconstitutional" authority exercising "real" power over the PMO during the UPA rule. Party spokesman Shakeel Ahmed's sharp reaction came after the Prime Minister hit back at the Congress president for her accusations that NDA dispensation was showing "obstinate arrogance" in Parliament and that it was a government by "one person". "Prime Minister Narendra Modi is holding a responsible position. At least once in a while he should speak truth," Ahmed said, terming as "totally wrong" the impression sought to be created by him that Gandhi was interfering in the dayto-day affairs of the UPA government. Noting that it was Gandhi who had brought the Congress to power, he said it was natural for the par-

ty to tell the government about which policies and principles to follow and ask it to implement them. He recalled that the Congress under Gandhi had asked the government to go for the Right to Information Act, MGNREGA as also loan waiver for farmers. Ahmed also made light of PM's remarks that the Congress had not been able to "digest" its crushing defeat in Lok Sabha polls even after one year and therefore Rahul Gandhi was dubbing his government as "suitboot ki sarkar". "I do not know whether losing elections affects digestion. If that is the case, then the BJP should be really experienced about the matter since the days of the erstwhile Jansangh," he said taking a dig at the saffron party and its erstwhile avatar over losing several elections.

Manmohan says never used public office to enrich myself, BJP hits back New Delhi/SuraT, May 27 (iaNS) Former prime minister Manmohan Singh on Wednesday denied having ever used public office to enrich himself or his family, prompting BJP president Amit Shah to mount a fresh attack on him over the 2G allocations controversy. Singh, who faced criticism from the BJP following allegations by former TRAI chairman Pradip Baijal relating to 2G allocations, told a NSUI convention here that the Congress-led United Progressive Alliance (UPA) government had been fighting corruption. Baijal, in his book, "The Complete Story of Indian Reforms: 2G, Power and Private Enterprise - A Practitioners Diary' has alleged that Singh had warned him of harm if he did not cooperate on 2G telecom licences. He also alleged that Maran had warned him of "serious consequences" if he gave unified licensing

Delhi assembly passes resolution against Centre New Delhi, May 27 (iaNS): The Delhi assembly on Wednesday took on the central government by adopting a resolution against its order which gave Lt. Governor Najeeb Jung the final say in the postings and transfers of bureaucrats in the capital. Passed by voice vote on the last day of the two-day special session of the assembly, called by the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP)led Delhi government, the resolution termed the May 21 notification issued by the union Home Ministry as "illegal". It asked the senior officials to ignore the central notification and obey the decisions of the council of ministers in Delhi and work without fear. The May 21 notification had backed Lt. Governor Jung in his tussle with Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal.The resolution has brought the AAP government in direct confrontation with the Narendra Modi-led central government.

TDP amends constitution for attaining national status hyDerabaD, May 27 (iaNS) The Telugu Desam Party (TDP) on Wednesday amended its constitution, taking the first step towards attaining national party status. With the party having presence in both Andhra Pradesh and Telangana and looking to expand to other states, it amended the constitution to provide for a national framework. A resolution to this effect was passed unanimously on the first day of the three-day 'Mahanadu' or annual conclave at Gandipet on the outskirts of Hyderabad. The 34-year-old party dropped the word 'Telugu Nadu' and replaced it with India. The amendments made in tune with the requirements also provided for a central committee and state presidents instead of one president. According to TDP sources, the party was trying to spread its wings to neighbouring states like Tamil Nadu and Karnataka where a sizable number of Telugus reside. The party already has a unit running in Andaman and Nicobar Islands.

Vending machines for sanitary pads installed in Bengal KolKaTa, May 27 (iaNS): To ease access to sanitary napkins, vending machines are being installed in schools, colleges and in public places across West Bengal to empower women and create awareness about women's health. Currently, installed in Bhawanipore Education Society College in Kolkata, the 'Vendigo' machines will dispense affordable and high-quality sanitary pads (three for Rs.10) and help save time, embarrassment and money for members of the fairer sex in need. The project is being executed by Robust Solution, a Kolkata-based start-up enterprise implementing the project for HLL Lifecare, a public sector undertaking under the administrative control of the union ministry of health and family welfare. Only 12 percent of India's 355 million menstruating women use sanitary napkins, according to a 2011 AC Nielsen study.

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had ensured a high average GDP growth during its 10 years in office. Hitting back at Singh at a press conference in Surat, BJP president Shah said his responsibility was not only to be personally incorruptible but to ensure that there was no corruption in his government. "The issue does not end at not doing corruption yourself," Shah said, while alleging there were "scams of Rs. 12 lakh crore" while Manmohan Singh was the prime minister. The BJP president said the Congress had said there was "zero-loss" in the spectrum allocation despite a CAG report pointing to the huge loss. BJP spokesperson Sambit Patra said Singh had chosen to "break his silence" when things had already been proved. "This ritual of breaking the silence is not of much use. This is silence of self- defence when everything has been lost."

HC allows Greenpeace India to operate two domestic accounts New Delhi, May 27 (iaNS): The Delhi High Court on Wednesday allowed NGO Greenpeace India to operate two of its domestic accounts, which were frozen by the central government last month, to accept fresh domestic contribution. Justice Rajiv Shakdher also allowed Greenpeace to liquidate the fixed deposits and utilise the funds for running the organisation. The court said it was giving the interim relief to the NGO so that it can continue to work at the moment. It, however, clarified that the NGO cannot utilise the amount frozen by the government. The court was hearing a plea by Greenpeace India to de-freeze its international and national bank Two young girls bathe their siblings by a public tap on a hot summer day at Badshahpur, on the outskirts accounts, which were blocked folof New Delhi on Wednesday, May 27. A intense heat wave through many parts of the country has claimed 1242 lives over the last few week, with Andhra Pradesh and Telangana bearing the brunt most with 1192 . As lowing a home ministry directive last month. temperatures soars, doctors' leave has been cancelled to help cope with the sick, says official. (AP Photo)

Upholding of death sentence not end of road: SC New Delhi, May 27 (iaNS): The Supreme Court on Wednesday said the right to live does not extinguish with the top court upholding the death sentence of convicts in murder cases as it quashed the execution of death warrants of Shabnam and her paramour Salim for killing seven members of the woman's family. "Right to live under Article 21 does not end with the confirmation of the death sentence by the Supreme Court," said the vacation bench of Justice A.K. Sikri and Justice Uday Umesh Lalit, as it quashed the execution of death warrants issued by the sessions judge. Pronouncing the order, Justice Sikri said it was for "this reason even when death sentence has to be executed, the human dignity is protected". "That is the reason there are many judgments as to the manner in which the execution is carried should

be as painless as possible," the court said. It held that issuance of death warrants by the sessions judge within six days of the apex court upholding the death sentence was "clearly unwarranted". The court said there was a 30-day limitation period for filing review petition seeking recall of the verdict that affirms the death sentence. Referring to an earlier Constitution bench judgment of the apex court which said the review petition in a death sentence verdict would be heard by a three-judge bench in an open court, the court said this clearly puts the review plea in death sentence cases on a "higher pedestal" than review pleas in other cases which are decided by circulation among the concerned judges. Besides the review petition, the death row convict also has the avenue of his death sentence considered by the governor or the presi-

dent in a mercy petition. The bench also pointed to the apex court verdict as well as the verdict of the Allahabad High court on the procedure of executing death warrants and the instructions issued by the union home ministry detailing six steps that the authorities have to observe before the actual execution of death sentence. In the instant case, the sessions judge signed the death warrants on May 21, barely six days after the apex court on May 15 reaffirmed the award of death sentence to both Shabnam and Salim for killing seven members of the woman's family. However, the jail superintendent returned the death warrant as it was "defective" and did not mention the "date and time" of execution of the death warrant. The apex court on May 15, while upholding the death sentence of Shabnam and Salim, said that the "couple indulged in such debased act of mul-

tiple murders driven by infatuation and exhibited no remorse". It held that "the accused persons' preparedness, active involvement, scheming execution and subsequent conduct reeks of calculated and motivated murders". "The act of slaughtering a 10-month-old child by strangulation in no chance reflects immature action but evidence for the lack of remorse, kindness and humanity." It said the crime was committed "in the most cruel and inhuman manner which is extremely brutal, grotesque, diabolical and revolting". The "instant case requires us to award a punishment that is graduated and proportioned to the crime... we have reached the inescapable conclusion that the extreme culpability of both the appellantsaccused (Shabnam and Salim) makes them the most deserving for death penalty", it added.

Muslim girl in Mumbai denied room on rent MuMbai, May 27 (iaNS): A 25-year old London-educated woman advertising professional was refused permission to hire a flat in Wadala, central Mumbai on grounds that she was a Muslim. Maharashtra Minority Affairs Minister Eknath Khadse has ordered a probe into the incident here on Wednesday. The incident involving Misbah N. Quadri - hailing from Ahmedabad, but living and working in the city since five years - comes barely a week after a Muslim MBA, Zeeshan Ali Khan was denied a job at Hari Krishna Exports Pvt. Ltd, a top ranking diamond company on religious grounds. Taking a serious view of the continuing anti-Muslim sentiments in certain quarters, Maharashtra Minorities Commis-

recommendations. Attacking the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Wednesday, Manmohan Singh said the ruling BJP continues to harp on the theme of corruption as it wants to divert the attention of the people to non-issues. "As far as I am concerned, I can say in all humility that I have not used my public office to enrich myself, to enrich my family or to enrich my friends," he said. Singh also accused the BJP-led National Democratic Alliance of rewriting the past "to promote a highly biased and communal view". The former prime minister said the institutions of democracy were under threat and the entire edifice of the welfare state was being dismantled in the guise of promoting faster economic growth. Rejecting allegations of policy paralysis as "totally untrue", he said the UPA

sion Chairman M. H. Khan led a delegation on Wednesday evening and apprised Khadse of the matter. The minister has ordered a probe and a MMC team will visit the builder of Sanghvi Heights building in Wadala, close to her office in a leading advertising and media group. "Regarding Khan, we have started a probe and police have registered a FIR. As far as the girl (Misbah)'s complaint is concerned, we shall probe and follow up with action," Khadse told reporters. Early April, Quadri finalized the deal for renting one bedroom in the 3-BHK flat and paid an initial cash deposit of Rs.24,000 to the broker, identified only as one Bansal. Bansal refused to give a written agreement for the flat in

Sanghvi Heights, and demanded the remaining Rs.9,000 deposit, plus advance rentals, and allegedly threatened her with police action for non-compliance. Later, he telephonically informed Misbah that the housing society debars Muslim tenants or owners. "I was shocked to hear from Bansal that the building does not encourage Muslims on its premises after paying the deposit for the flat. The broker has not returned my deposit so far," Misbah told IANS. "How could he not provide the rental agreement after collecting the part-deposit, wanted the rentals, my resume, after which there would be the mandatory police verification? He even refused to enter my name in the agreement, leaving me with no legal protection

whatsoever in case of any future problems," Misbah added. Activist lawyer from New Delhi Shehzad Poonawala has shot off a complaint seeking intervention of the National Commission of Minorities and ministry of home affairs in the capital, besides Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, highlighting the issue of discrimination against Muslims on various grounds. "Misbah was also told to sign a 'NOC' declaring that if she encountered any harassment from the society members or neighbours because of her religion, the builder, owner and broker would not be legally responsible," Poonawala said in his representation. The broker also asked her to provide her resume, and although she was not agreeable,

she agreed to the conditions since the notice period in her previous accommodation in Malad suburb was about to end. Without her deposit Misbah somehow managed to arrange a temporary paying guest accomodation in Bandra where she lives presently, but is determined to fight it out. Her Ahmedabad-based journalist mother, Rafat N. Quadri, who has worked with BBC London and the British Home Office, said she was very concerned about her daughter living alone in Mumbai for the past five years. "We were planning to either rent or buy a flat in Mumbai for her, but it may be difficult in view of the latest developments...We hope for justice from Maharashtra government," Rafat told IANS.

The court took note of Greenpeace arguments that the NGO was on the brink of closure in India due to fund crunch. The court also directed the home ministry to decide within eight weeks Greenpeace's application under Rule 14 of the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Rules (FCRR) which says 25 percent of the unutilised amount in the FCRA account can be used with government approval. Additional Solicitor General Sanjay Jain, the government's law officer, told the court that the home ministry was willing to consider the NGO's application but the NGO has to come clean with details of bank accounts. "Greenpeace has not responded to our queries," he said. The NGO, however, accused the Centre of trying to shut it off using the FCRA.

Stop meddling in India's affairs: Rajnath to Pakistan

JaMMu, May 27 (PTi): Sending a clear message to Pakistan to stop meddling in India's affairs, Home Minister Rajnath Singh today said the neighbouring country must stop its nefarious activities if it wants its "own welfare". "If Pakistan wants its own welfare, then it must stop meddling in the affairs of other countries. It must stop all its nefarious activities aimed towards India," he said addressing a Jan Kalyan Parv in Jammu. Giving a strong warning to those who want to harm India's pride, integrity and sovereignty, he said that the country would give a befitting reply to such people. "Those who want to harm the pride, integrity and sovereignty of the country will be given a befitting reply. We trust our army, our paramilitary and our forces. No question can be raised on their integrity and love for the country," he said. Singh said India always extended a hand of friendship towards its neighbouring countries including Pakistan, but Pakistan always resorted to backstabbing. "Former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee extended a hand of friendship towards Pakistan, but it stabbed in the back. Then when Prime Minister Narendra Modi took over the office a year ago, he invited all the heads of the state of the neighbouring countries to the swearing-in ceremony including the Pakistan Prime Minister," he said. He said that Pakistan must think over its actions as it has not been reciprocating the positive response of India towards it.

125 obsolete laws repealed; 945 more have lost relevance New Delhi, May 27 (PTi): Over 120 obsolete laws have been repealed by the Narendra Modi government, while another 945 which have lost relevance are awaiting Parliamentary approval to lose their place in statute books. According to the data compiled by the Legislative Department of the Law Ministry, with the passage of two bills in Parliament, 125 archaic laws have been repealed. Another two bills are pending Parliamentary approval. Once these bills are cleared, another 945 laws will be repealed. "We have identified 1,871 more laws which have lost relevance today. We plan to bring bills to get them repealed," Secretary, Legislative Department in the Law Ministry, Sanjay

Singh told PTI here. This is the first time since 2001 that such an exercise is being undertaken by the Law Ministry in line with Prime Minister Narendra Modi's agenda to do away with "archaic" laws which were "hindering efficient governance". These bills are part of a periodical measure by which enactments that have ceased to be in force or have become obsolete or the retention as separate Act is unnecessary are repealed, the Law Ministry had said in one of the Cabinet proposals to repeal archaic laws. A bill to repeal 758 Appropriation Acts, including Railways (Appropriation) Acts, which have lost relevance and are clogging the statute books was introduced in Lok Sabha recently.

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Afghanistan’s first lady breaks taboos Lynne O’Donnell Associated Press

fghanistan’s first lady has broken numerous conventions in a society that traditionally sequesters women behind closed doors — speaking out on issues such as violence against women, the rule of law and the power of religion. But perhaps Rula Ghani’s biggest taboo breaker is simply being the country’s first presidential spouse in decades to be seen and heard in public. When her husband, President Ashraf Ghani, took the helm of the nation eight months ago, he did something unprecedented — he introduced his wife in his inaugural speech. From that moment on, Rula Ghani has done what first ladies often do in democracies, attending public events alongside her husband and speaking before audiences on current issues. But her words have always been soft-spoken, measured and delivered away from the center stage of the Afghan political scene. “I don’t do politics,” she tells The Associated Press. What she does do, she says, is listen. Since September, hundreds of people have streamed through her cool, wood-paneled meeting room to share their problems and seek the first lady’s advice. She says she sees herself as “a counsellor ... a listening post” — someone fulfilling a need for a feminine presence

In this Monday, May 25, 2015 photo, Afghan first lady Rula Ghani adjusts her head scarf during an interview with The Associated Press at the presidential palace in Kabul, Afghanistan. Rula Ghani has been quietly breaking conventions since she became first lady in a society that traditionally keeps its women behind closed doors. In the eight months since her husband, President Ashraf Ghani, acknowledged her as his life partner in his inauguration speech, she has spoken out on a range of contentious issues violence against women, the rule of law and the power of religion. (AP Photo

close to the heart of the Afghan government. The last time Afghanistan had a first lady with such a public profile was almost a century ago, but few today remember Queen Soraya, who was forced into exile in 1929 after King Amanullah abdicated. Soraya’s modern approach to women’s issues and her refusal to wear a veil shocked many Afghans, and history texts hold her partly to blame for the demise of the monarchy. Zinat Quraishi Karzai, the wife of President Ghani’s predecessor, Hamid Karzai, was called the “invisible first lady” and in one of her rare inter-

views, she said Afghanistan wasn’t ready to see a first lady at her husband’s side. Rula Ghani begs to differ and insists that Afghanistan is going through profound change. “I seem to have answered a need that was there. I think previous first ladies were not accessible,” she says. “And I am accessible.” The learning curve has been steep and she learned from her missteps. Early on, she was quoted as approving France’s ban on the all-encompassing women’s veil, known as the burka or niqab — comments that were taken out of context, she says. A ferocious backlash from

conservative and religious figures followed, and her husband’s political enemies claimed she and her children were neither Afghan nor Muslim and as such unacceptable to the Afghan people. But she is Afghan, as well as American and also Lebanese by birth — a heritage that has given her fluency in English, French, Arabic and Dari. Born in 1948, she was brought up in a Christian family and met her future husband at the university in Beirut. After they were married, the couple moved to the United States, where they lived for 30 years. She studied journalism at Co-

lombia University and had two children — daughter Mariam, who is an artist in Brooklyn, and son Tarek, an economist who also lives in the U.S. The Ghanis returned to Kabul 12 years ago, “so I have some inkling of what is happening” in Afghanistan, she said. She has resisted the expectations of others — such as suggestions she become an advocate for women’s rights in a country regularly labelled as one of the worst places in the world to be a woman. Her inclusion in Time magazine’s 100 most influential people of 2015 was flattering but premature, she said, recalling Andy Warhol’s quote that everyone will be world-famous for 15 minutes. “What I’ve said from the beginning is that I am going to try to help all the vulnerable populations in Afghanistan — and to a certain extent that’s the majority of Afghanistan,” she said. Inevitably, women are the focus of her work, though she denounces what she says is a Western media portrayal of Afghan women as victims of misogynistic social and religious traditions. “One of my roles is to tell the world that they are very strong women, indeed living in very challenging conditions, showing a lot of resilience, a lot of resourcefulness, and that they need to be recognized for that, not for their weakness, their alleged

weakness,” she said. The overarching problem in Afghanistan, she said, is that after more than 30 years of war, violence has become the norm. And it is the Afghan women — sold into marriage and often beaten or killed with impunity, despite constitutional protections — who are the most vulnerable. “The whole fight to reduce violence against women is within the fight of reducing (all) violence, period. It is within the process of trying to bring back peace to this country,” she said. She cited the “horrible, barbaric tragedy” of Farkhunda, a woman beaten to death in March at a Kabul shrine by a frenzied mob after being falsely accused, by a peddler who portrayed himself as a mullah, of burning a Quran. The attack sparked protests in Afghanistan and reverberated around the world, highlighting the brutality women face in the country’s conservative society. Earlier this month, four defendants in the case were sentenced to death and eight to 16 years in prison each. Eleven policemen charged with dereliction of duty for not preventing Farkhunda’s death were sentenced to one year each in prison. The case has “shaken the nation,” she says. It has also “really opened up the eyes of people ... we don’t want to live in a society in which violence is the rule.”

Thursday 28 May 2015

Dimapur

4 Taliban militants die in Kabul attack

KABUL, MAy 27 (AP): An all-night siege in an upscale neighborhood of Afghanistan’s capital ended in the early hours of Wednesday morning with the deaths of four heavily armed Taliban attackers, though no civilians or security personnel were injured or killed, an Afghan official said. Deputy Interior Minister Mohammad Ayub Salangi said that weapons had been seized, including a rocketpropelled grenade launcher, three automatic rifles and a hand grenade. Using his official Twitter account, Salangi said there were “no civilian or military casualties.” Kabul’s police chief Gen. Abdul Rahman Rahimi, speaking to reporters outside the guesthouse that was the target of the six-hour assault, said: “Before reaching their target, all four attackers were killed.” The siege ended after 5 a.m. in a sustained barrage of automatic weapons fire and a series of huge explosions that resounded across the Wazir Akbar Khan district of downtown Kabul, home to many embassies and foreign firms. The Taliban claimed responsibility for the attack in tweets on a recognized Twitter account. They referred to the target as “belonging to the occupiers,” reiterating the insurgents’ message that foreign installations are specific targets in the Afghan capital. The attack came amid intensified fighting across many parts of Afghanistan since the insurgents launched their annual warm weather offensive a month ago. A Taliban attack on a guesthouse in another part of the capital earlier this month left 14 people dead, including nine foreigners. The United Nations already has documented a record high number of civilian casualties — 974 killed and 1,963 injured — in the first four months of 2015, a 16 percent increase over the same period last year. The siege began late Tuesday, with heavy explosions accompanying sporadic automatic rifle fire, and was focused on the Rabbani Guesthouse, which is favored by foreigners as the area is in the heart of the diplomatic district and close to the airport. The attackers apparently attempted to enter the hotel by firing a rocket propelled grenade at its heavy steel front gate. Part of the gate was burned, but it was not damaged enough to allow the militants entry. The hours of shooting seem to have marked a showdown as the militants sought cover and police waited for daylight to identify and move in on their targets. The hotel has been attacked before. Formerly known as the Heetal Hotel, it was damaged in a December 2009 suicide car bomb attack near the home of former Afghan Vice President Ahmad Zia Massoud.

UN: Fewer Hamas committed war crimes: Amnesty JUBILEE MEMORIAL COLLEGE MAy 27 rules Gaza. The Palestin- had been sentenced death lawful killings and other hungry people JERUSALEM, A new College in Mokokchung Town (AP): A leading internation- ians targeted were either in “revolutionary courts,” grave abuses,” Amnesty’s Under the aegis of the Mokokchung Town Baptist Church Philip Luther said. “These al watchdog on Wednesday political rivals of Hamas, the rights group added. in the world accused the militant Hamas including members of the Hamas violently seized spine-chilling actions, The College offers B.A. Honours courses in: of abducting, tortur- Fatah party of Palestinian Gaza from forces loyal to some of which amount to 1. History despite wars group ing and killing Palestinians President Mahmoud Ab- Abbas in 2007, leaving Pal- war crimes, were designed 2. Political Science during the war in the Gaza bas, or people the militant estinians bitterly divided to exact revenge and spread 3. Economics last year, saying some group had accused of co- — Hamas ruling Gaza and fear across the Gaza Strip.” and poverty Strip 4. Sociology of the actions amount to operating with Israel, Am- Abbas governing parts of Amnesty’s report also said ROME, MAy 27 (AP): The number of hungry people around the world has dropped to 795 million from over a billion a quarter-century ago despite natural disasters, ongoing conflicts and poverty, the three U.N. food agencies said Wednesday. Countries in East Asia, Latin America and the Caribbean showed the most progress in reducing hunger, thanks in part to economic growth that didn’t exclude the poor, investments in agriculture and political stability, the agencies said in their annual State of Food Insecurity report. The report found that a majority of the countries monitored — 72 out of 129 — have met the U.N.’s ambitious Millennium Development Goals to halve undernourishment by 2015. “The near-achievement of the MDG hunger targets shows us that we can indeed eliminate the scourge of hunger in our lifetime,” said U.N. Food and Agriculture Organization’s chief, Jose Graziano da Silva. The agencies said the reduction in hunger and undernourishment came despite natural disasters, political instability and conflict in much of the developing world — even though the world’s population had grown by 1.9 billion people since 1990. The agencies said improved agricultural productivity, especially by family and small-scale farmers, and better social protection measures like food vouchers or school meal programs had had the most impact in reducing hunger. Sub-Saharan Africa still had the highest levels of undernourishment in the world: Almost one in four people there don’t get enough food to live an active and healthy life. Some West African countries that did invest in agricultural productivity and infrastructure managed to meet the U.N. hunger targets, the report found.

war crimes. Amnesty International detailed the abuses in a report entitled “Strangling Necks’: Abduction, torture and summary killings of Palestinians by Hamas forces during the 2014 Gaza/Israel conflict.” According to the Londonbased human rights group, some 23 Palestinians were shot and killed and dozens more were arrested and tortured by Hamas, which

nesty said. Wednesday’s report highlighted a particularly brutal incident, which it said took place in Gaza on Aug. 22. “In one of the most shocking incidents, six men were publicly executed by Hamas forces outside alOmari mosque ... in front of hundreds of spectators, including children,” Amnesty said. Hamas had announced the men were suspected “collaborators” who

the West Bank. Since then, Hamas has launched thousands of rockets at Israel and fought three wars with the Jewish state. Over 2,200 Palestinians were killed during the 50-day war last summer. On the Israeli side, 67 soldiers and six civilians were killed. Hamas used the war to “ruthlessly settle scores, carrying out a series of un-

that Hamas abducted and tortured people in an outpatient clinic that was no longer in use, within the grounds of Gaza City’s main hospital, Shifa. Salah Bardawil, a Hamas official in Gaza, said the incidents mentioned in the report took place ‘outside the framework of the law’ and Hamas was investigating them.

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RECRUITMENT RALLY FOR 164 INFANTARY BATTALION TA (H&H) NAGA

NEISSR, M.S.W. INSTITUTE Admission Open 2015-2017

North East Institute of Social Sciences and Research (NEISSR)

Affiliated to Nagaland University (NU) & Managed by the Diocese of Kohima. COURSES OFFERED: Master of Social Work in Youth Development, Peace and Conflict Transformation Studies, Community Development & Diploma in Youth & Peace Studies. ELIGIBILITY: Graduate in any stream (50% marks for general & 45 for ST/SC) Candidates. Application forms are available CONTACT AT: NEISSR, P.B. No 03, Bishop’s House, Circular Road, Dimapur, Nagaland, India, 797112. Contact no: + 910 3862233435, + 918256907195, 8132864885 website: www.neissr.com email: contact.neissr@gmail.com

1. A recruitment rally for enrollment of resident Naga Tribal of Nagaland State into 164 Inf Bn (TA) (H&H) NAGA would be held from 12-13 June 15 at Kigwema village ground, Kohima (Nagaland) and from 21-23 Jun 15 at Tuensang dist for the vacancies mentioned against the date. Ser Dt Loc Vac Remarks No (a) 12-13 Kigwema village (a) Soldier (General Duty) - 20 For candidates Jun 2015 ground, Kohima (b) Clerk (Staff duty) - 02 hailing from (Nagaland) (c) Chef Community - 01 Kohima, Kiphire, (d) House Keeper - 01 Phek, Longleng (e) Washermen - 01 and Peren dist (b) 21-23 Tuensang public (a) Soldier (General Duty) - 20 For candidates Jun 2015 ground hailing from Tuensang dist. 2. The qualitative requirement (QR) are as follows :(a) Educational qualification:(i) Soldier General Duty - Class 8th pass. (ii) Clerk (General Duty) - Class 12th pass with 50 % (over all) from any stream (Arts, Commerce, Science with 50% marks in aggregate. Should have studied English and Maths/Accounts/Book as compulsory subject in 10th or 12th standards. (iii) Chef Community, House Keeper and Washermen – Class V and above. (b) Height: Minimum 152 cms, Weight: Minimum 50 kgs (+2 Kg), Chest Minimum 77 cms with expansion of 5 cms. (c) Age: Between 18 to 42 years (should not have been married before the age of 21 years). Should not born before 12 Jun 1973 and after 12 Jun 1997 for ser 1 (a) and should not born before 21 Jun 1973 and after 21 Jun 1997 for ser 1 (b) above. (d) Should be gainfully employed in Govt/Semi Govt/Pvt Sector or self employed. (e) Must be of indegeneious Naga Tribal of Nagaland State. 3. The screening of candidates will commence at 0600 AM on 12 Jun 2015 for ser 1 (a) and on 21 Jun 15 for Ser 1 (b). The Medical Examination and Documentation of all candidates will be done after initial selection. 4. Preliminary screening. Before conduct of test, candidates will be put through a preliminary screening for Height, Weight and permanent body tattoos which are only permitted on inner face of forearms i.e. from inside of elbow to the wrist and on the reverse side of palm/ back (dorsal) side hand. Permanent body tattoos on any other part of the body is not acceptable and candidate will be barred from further screening. 5. The candidates will have to undergo physical tests, Run of 1.6 Km, Chin Ups, Balance Beam and 9 Feet ditch followed by written test of short listed candidates after screening. 6. Documents Required to be Submitted are as under. Candidates to bring two photocopies of these document at the time of reporting :(a) Education certificate and Character certificate (should not be six months old on the date of rect rally). (b) Permanent residential/Indigenous/Domicile certificate. (c) Unmarried Certificate. Certificate from village Administrative head duly endorsing his office seal for candidate below 21 year of age. (d) Five copies of latest passport size coloured photograph of candidate in light blue or white background. Photograph should not be attested. 7. Terms and conditions. (a) Annual Training Camp. Present Govt sanction for the Battalion is till 30 Mar 2016, thereafter the candidates will be called for two months Annual Training Camp each year and will be disembodied on completion of said Annual Training Camp, in case embodiment under Rule-33 is not extended. (b) Pay and Allowances. The selected candidates will be employed in 164 Inf Bn (TA) (H&H) NAGA. The pay and other facilities during embodiment will be after Rect trg Basic Pay - 6400 + 2000 (Grade Pay) + 2000 (MSP) per month + applicable Dearness allowance, Free food, accommodation, uniform, CSD facilities, free medical facilities and Other allowances as applicable to Regular Army and Pension benefit if individual completes 15 yrs paid service.

10 cavaliers sweep Hawks Dimapur

Wins Eastern Conference to enter NBA finals

Cleveland Cavaliers' Tristan Thompson gets past Atlanta Hawks defenders Kent Bazemore, Paul Millsap, Shelvin Mack and Mike Scott, from left, for a dunk, with LeBron James watching during Game 4 of the Eastern Conference finals of the NBA basketball playoffs, Tuesday, May 26, in Atlanta. (AP Photo) Tom Withers AP Sports Writer

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28 May 2015

he championship L eBron James craves more than any other, the one he came back home to get, is within reach after Cleveland routed Atlanta 118-88 on Tuesday to complete a series sweep and secure its place in the NBA Finals. James scored 23 points and Kyrie Irving provided a boost after missing two games as Cleveland cruised to victory and set up a meeting with either Golden State or Houston. It is only the second time the Cavaliers have made it to the Finals, but the fifth straight visit for James, who returned to Cleveland this season after four successful years with Miami. None of Cleveland's top sports teams — in the NBA, NFL or MLB — have won a title since 1964. The Cavaliers are four wins from ending that drought, and if they can, James will have a title that would put him in a class by himself. Other players have won more championships, but none has ever done it for his success-starved home region. "We have everything it takes to win," James said after the Cavs were presented with the conference trophy. However, they've got their eyes on more than the Eastern Conference crown. "Cleveland," owner Dan Gibert said, addressing the crowd. "We're not settling for this." Jeff Teague scored 17

and Paul Millsap 16 for Atlanta, which won a teamrecord 60 games during the regular season and made the conference finals for the first time since 1970. But the Hawks were no match for the Cavaliers and had no answer for James, who nearly averaged a triple-double in the four games. J.R. Smith added 18 points and Tristan Thompson had 16 points and 11 rebounds for the Cavs. Unlike 2007, when James celebrated at the final horn, he was very business-like after the clock hit zero. Standing at center court, he turned to Smith and said "four more." It was a tough way for the Hawks to end a remarkable season. They survived a tumultuous offseason, and their young roster gelled in January when they became the first franchise to go 17-0 in a calendar month. They went on to win 19 straight, improved their win-loss record by 22 wins over last season and beat Brooklyn and Washington in the playoffs to make their first conference finals since 1994. But an injury to starting forward Thabo Sefolosha in April was followed by DeMarre Carroll injuring his knee in the series opener, before Kyle Korver's season ended in Game 2 with an ankle injury. Those all hurt, but it was James who inflicted the most pain. James carried the Cavs to their first finals appearance eight years ago, when they were swept by San

Antonio. Cleveland was a heavy underdog then and it was assumed the Cavs would get back again. But James left in 2010 to join the Heat, a move that dropped the Cavaliers from relevance and into the lower rungs of the standings. His return to his home team, to play alongside Kevin Love — out for the season with a shoulder injury — and Irving immediately made the Cavaliers the team to beat in the East. It didn't go exactly as planned under first-year coach David Blatt, who left his family in Israel to take the Cavs' job. "We're in Cleveland," Blatt cracked. "Nothing is easy here." The Cavs lost center Anderson Varejao to a season-ending Achilles injury in December and they were 19-20 before trading for Smith, Iman Shumpert and Timofey Mozgov, a trio that provided the intended boost. Irving, who missed Cleveland's previous two games with tendinitis in his left knee, scored 16 and the All-Star point guard looked better than he has in weeks. Unlike Game 3, when he missed his first 10 shots, James started much better and scored 15 in the first half as the Cavs opened a 17-point halftime lead. They pushed it to 20 early in the third, withstood a brief rally by the Hawks and spent the fourth quarter playing their reserves and getting ready for a party and some time off before the finals.

Jenna Fryer AP Auto Racing Writer

xtra! Extra! Juan Pablo Montoya still had to pay $2 to read all about it. On a gray and blustery Monday morning, the Colombian spent more than two hours on the Yard of Bricks taking the customary Indianapolis 500 winner photos. His voice was shot, his mood soaring. And when the Indianapolis Motor Speedway's deliveryman rode a bicycle of newspapers over to Montoya and asked how many he wanted, Montoya asked for two. But he had no cash in the pockets of his firesuit, and a scramble ensued to locate the money needed for Montoya's two papers. With a seven-figure payout looming for winning Indy, Montoya could afford the purchase. His second Indianapolis 500 victory generated the bold-print, feel-good headlines IndyCar needed after a month dominated by flying cars, safety concerns and a seriously injured driver. But Montoya's win served as a bright reminder that a classic comeback and a thrilling finish in front of a packed house can provide the series with the juice it needs to draw attention to the foundering series. "It was some race when you think about how we started the month, all the issues, the negative things that came out about the racecars," winning car owner Roger Penske said. "It was a safe race. The world saw the race that we wanted to see come out of Indianapolis, the "Greatest Spectacle in Racing." Oh, did IndyCar need that thrilling finish. Three cars went airborne last week, leading to a chaotic qualifying day and prompting last-minute rule changes as the series tried to keep the cars on the ground. A day after that, James Hinchcliffe sustained a life-threatening leg injury in a crash unrelated to the flying cars. He's expected to make a full recovery, but watched Sunday's race from his hospital bed. What Hinchcliffe and everyone else saw was a frantic battle between Team Penske and Chip Ganassi Racing, the titans

Montoya gives indycar the indianapolis 500 it needed

Juan Pablo Montoya, of Colombia, poses with his family, left to right, daughter Manuela, son Sebastian, wife Connie and daughter Paulina during the traditional winners photo session at Indianapolis Motor Speedway in Indianapolis on May 25. (AP Photo)

of open-wheel racing who fielded a combined nine cars. They were the class of the field in dueling Chevrolets and the two organizations combined to lead all but seven of the 200 laps. It became a three-driver battle as the laps ticked off, with Montoya, teammate Will Power and Ganassi driver Scott Dixon clearly the drivers to beat. Montoya had already charged from second-tolast back into the mix, and with the confidence he'd shown early in his career, he didn't flinch when Dixon went wheel to wheel with him in a battle of nerves in the closing laps. Once clear of Dixon, he went for the lead in a race in which few drivers wanted to be out front on the final lap. They were thought to

public discourse

land dispute over kezoltsa and dzukou

and dispute over Kezoltsa and Dzukou between Maos and Southern Angamis is a matter of great concern . They are neighbours and instead of being closer and more friendly , the issue between them caused them rivalries and it may continue endlessly unless a step is taken . The land in dispute is between two States and during British regime a demarcated line was drawn with Japfu Range as the boundary line without consultation with Southern Angamis . So the arbitrary imaginary line is not acceptable to them . This case seems to be difficult

to be settled by Judiciaries except in the way of Christ and it is possible . The way of Christ is perfect but we do not practice it and do anything in the way of our old cultures . Three months ago , a dispute over about one half – square kilometer of land which was going to be filed in court , I told them that it should be settled in the way of Christ ; both parties complied and by the grace of God it was settled amicably and after the land mark posts were set up , both parties had food together prepared by one group in a field hut and on the 14th March the agreement was signed at my house at Kohima and had prayer together

. It was a matter of minus quarrel , swearing , waste of time and money plus better relationship. Who did it ? Christ Jesus the perfect peace maker. In like manner , all cases and problems can be resolved in the way of Christ . The either side claims that the landscape belongs to their ancestors , but it is bound to be divided. Should it be divided equally? Whether equal or not equal , it is to be in most practicable way . My personal suggestion is that the most practicable way is the RIDGE where a Rest Shed was constructed by Southern Angamis can be taken as the demar-

cating line and from that line towards Dzukou is for the Southern Angamis and towards Mao Gate is for Mao’s . Which side is bigger and which side is smaller I do not know but whether bigger or smaller for Christ’s sake it is to be accepted for the sake of solution and peaceful co existence between the two neighbourly communities . If any other way which is beyond my understanding will be more practicable for solution , have the courage to take step instead of keeping on practicing old cultures . Nothing is too odd and difficult to be resolved in the way of Christ . Rev. L. Suohie Mhasi

Can 4-Lane Road be a reality in Nagaland?

he local media on 2.5.15 carried the announcement of Sri. Gadkari, Union Minister for Transport and Highways, GOI that 4-lane road between Dimapur-Kohima has been approved. Subsequently, the Govt. of Nagaland has too announced the constitution of a two-tier committees to monitor the implementation of few projects including the said 4-lane road. I am indeed impatient to ride a 4-lane road in Nagaland in my life time. I hope this time, it does become the second hoax as was with former PM Vajpai’s gift. I strongly desire to see that the 4-lane project becomes a reality and not a reverie. Nevertheless, by practical and personal experience of not long ago, lest people in authority have now changed their attitude, it is impossible to have such road in Nagaland, a Christian State. I personally took interest and privately indulged in peripheral monitoring over two SARDP roads and I saw the ground realities. If at all we have it finally, by all probability, it will be 4-lane namesake road in terms of prescribed quality. Or else it will become like 4 SARDP roads which are left abandon today. What factors will hamper the successful ex-

ecution of the project as per the prescribed national standard quality and completion on time will be nothing surprising but the usual and regular fashion in Nagaland. Those are nothing other than demand for percentage commission and extortion. When fund was released for 4 SARDP roads, there were full of leeches around to suck up the fund dry. I did not come across any concerned authority that remained honest, firm, cooperative and advising the contractors to give quality work. All kind of elements demanded money from contractors in any name under heaven. The contractors were placed under constant pressure, threat and intimidation by both legal and illegal authorities to be lubricated and pleased. The contractors had to shift their office three times in two years stay at Kohima because of insecurity. Few staff of contractors were assaulted too. Physical presence of responsible company officials at work site is indispensable for proper execution of any work. Yet, it was always impossible for them to bear the harassments from those who demanded money. I did not find hardly anyone who did not take advantage to extract extra buck from the gullible contractors. Few of us had to inter-

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vene thrice for retrieving the machinery keys seized by rascals as modus operandi for extortion. I found that Nagas in Nagaland unconsciously but cohesively connived against the proper execution. Under such environment, how any project, be it big or small, becomes a reality in a Christian land. In Kohima bazaar, people talk about deduction of fund at source. Subject to correction but it is a household talk that 50% to 30% deduction takes place against the release of funds even those under Civil Deposit (CD). The present day fashion appears that there is a spirit of competition between the politicians and the bureaucrats who loots greater amount out of any fund that comes on their way. The Naga ethical principles of Shame, Fear and Taboo are washed down to Brahmaputra along with wastes. That being the ground reality, it is going to be tough to have the 4-lane road for DimapurKohima because of man-made calamities. It will be possible only when the concerned authorities including those monitoring committees do not behave like a dog to watch over a basket of meat. Z. Lohe

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be a sitting duck on point, lacking the ability to pull away and forced to defend a potential pass for the win. Montoya went for it and held his breath. He believed his car was better than Power's, and he was proved right when Power failed to catch him and snatch the win. With that, Montoya was kissing the bricks for a second time, 15 years after his first victory. That win propelled him into Formula One, where he figured he'd end his career. "I thought I'd retire about 35," Montoya said Monday. "That's when people retire in Formula One." But when he was 31 and couldn't find a competitive F1 seat, he bolted for NASCAR in a reunion with Chip Ganassi, who had

fielded his Indy 500 winning car in 2000. Their time together was up and down: Montoya won two Sprint Cup races and gave the organization what remains its only berth in the Chase for the championship. But the team struggles wore him down, his confidence was shaken and Ganassi let him go at the end of 2013 to make room for upstart Kyle Larson. Yet there was Ganassi as Montoya began his victory lap Sunday, offering his former driver a congratulatory hug. "When I came to NASCAR, it was hard because like Chip told me, 'We don't have the best cars, but I want to work on something, work on having winning cars,'" Montoya said. "We were going in the right direction ... you

think you're pretty good. You go into the next year and it kind of plateaus. It's like somebody pulled the parachute." But Montoya is soaring again with Penske. His win Sunday was his second of the season, third since he returned to IndyCar last year, and he's currently leading the points standings. He's a championship contender at 39 years old, and he drove a race that IndyCar so badly needed. Montoya says his stint in NASCAR is not to be discounted. "I learned to race a lot smarter, to be honest," he said. "I was impulsive. That was mentality, and it always worked." On Sunday, he was smart and he was fearless, and he was Juan Pablo Montoya of 15 years ago.

ASA Office Building inaugurated Morung Express News Kohima | May 27

The Angami Sports Association (ASA) inaugurated its office building on May 27 at APO building with Er Kropol Vitsu, ASA Advisor and former President as the Chief Guest. Visasielie Suohu who chaired the inauguration stated that the office has been a long cherished vision of the association and it is a small initiative, it is a big beginning for the ASA. Kropol Vitsu who served as ASA President for 2 terms shared the visions, plans and concerns of ASA from the past till the present. Asserting that Sports in Nagaland needs a lot of discipline in many areas, Vitsu shared concerns on the high expenditure of events and programs in Nagaland and stressed on the need to reduced such activities if it does not serve any good to the society. Rather he encouraged the ASA to tap and hone the skills of young Naga sportsperson and mould them to compete nationally and internationally. There

is a certain rule and discipline in sports, added Vitsu, however the youth lacks discipline. Vistu concluded with a quote by Kevin Durant, “Hard work beats talent when talent fail to work hard.” Delivering an introductory speech, Er. Neisievilie Lhousa expressed that with the vision and blessings of the ASA leaders, the building has come about and committed on behalf of ASA that the building will be used for the development of the youth, for the glory of the Angamis and the Nagas. Athobu Meyase gave a brief report on the construction of the building which he mentioned, costs Rs. 3, 25, 831. The program was chaired by Visasielie Suohu, Gen. Secy, ASA with a dedicatory prayer by Rev. Pelhousehu Belho, Pastor, Khedi Baptist Church. An introductory speech was delivered by Er. Neisievilie Lhousa, President, ASA and reports given by Athobu Meyase, Covenor, Building Committee. ASA was formed in 1967 and will be commemorating its Golden Jubilee in 2017.

Nigerian goalkeeper banned 1 year for spitting at official

CAIRO, MAy 27 (AP): A Nigerian goalkeeper was banned for a year for spitting at an assistant referee and clubs were handed fines totaling $85,000 in disciplinary decisions announced by the Confederation of African Football on Tuesday. Goalkeeper Tejiri Rhiogbere was given the 12-month ban from all African competitions following CAF's disciplinary committee meeting on Sunday. CAF said it would also forward Rhiogbere's case to FIFA to possibly make his ban worldwide. The spitting incident happened in Nigerian club Warri Wolves' 1-0 win at FC MK of Congo in their African Confederation Cup tie on May 1, when Rhiogbere was also sent off. In other decisions, Mali's Onze Createurs was fined the largest amount, $20,000, for its fans throwing missiles onto the field in a Confederation Cup game against Ivory Coast's ASEC Mimosas. The game had to be stopped and police intervened to disperse the crowd, CAF said. Angola's Petro Atletico was fined $10,000 after its fans threw missiles at its

own team at a 1-0 home loss to Swaziland's Royal Leopards, which eliminated Petro from the Confederation Cup. Police also had to escort the match officials to the dressing rooms. Clubs in Africa's top Champions League competition were also punished for crowd trouble and not controlling officials. Defending African champion ES Setif of Algeria and Raja Casablanca of Morocco were both banned from holding CAF games in their stadiums for four matches and fined $5,000 after their bad-tempered two-leg tie in the Champions League, which Setif ultimately won on penalties after both games ended 2-2. Setif's club president was guilty of insulting members of the Raja delegation, and Raja's president guilty of contesting refereeing decisions. Dozens of flares were also thrown onto the field in Raja's home tie on April 19, CAF said, leading to a warning that another incident would mean Raja would have to play two games without any fans.

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News in Brief 50 Cent's boxing firm goes bankrupt Lily Allen lands modelling job

ritish Pop Star Lily Allen is returning to the public eye with a new modelling job following her disappointing music comeback. The Smile singer, whose last record Sheezus got mixed reviews and a lukewarm reception from many fans, has been announced as the new face of Danish clothing brand Vero Moda. Allen follows in the footsteps of previous brand ambassador, British TV star Alexa Chung,

ap Superstar 50 Cent has suffered a blow to his ego after bosses at his boxing firm filed for bankruptcy. The In Da Club hitmaker launched SMS Promotions in 2012 after a joint venture with pal Floyd Mayweather, Jr. fell through. He signed fighters like former featherweight champ Yuriorkis Gamboa, James Kirkland and Olympic medallist Andre Dirrell to his brand, but on Monday company executives confirmed they had fallen into debt by filing papers in a Connecticut court. 50 Cent has yet to comment on the news. SMS Promotion's last fight was staged in Hartford, Connecticut on 15 May, when Reynaldo Ojeda beat Monty Meza Clay by unanimous decision.

AliA BhAtt goes

vegetarian to beat the heat

ollowing the footsteps of Mr Perfectionist Aamir Khan, Alia Bhatt is the latest celebrity to join the vegetarian bandwagon. The actress has decided to go green and cut out all meats to beat the scorching summer heat. According to reports, the actress is staying off meat and is a vegetarian as of now. Alia’s father Mahesh Bhatt is also a vegetarian. Other celebrities who follow this lifestyle include Kangana Ranaut, Vidya Balan, and Shahid Kapoor. On the work front Alia is currently working on ‘Udta Punjab’, and will soon begin shooting for ‘Kapoor & Sons’. The actress has also bagged yet another role in Karan Johar’s ‘Shuddhi’ opposite Varun Dhawan.

and her campaign for the company is expected to be unveiled over the summer.

Robert Redford gets Arts degree

eteran actor Robert Redford has received an honourary degree in Fine Arts from a US university. The 78-year-old Oscar-winning actor was given the degree by officials at Colby College in Maine and prior to receiving it he gave a speech to students advising them to not shy away from tackling the world’s big issues, reported Contactmusic. “You’re stepping into a world that’s, well, pretty rough. It’s pretty chaotic, pretty divisive. You’ve got climate change, you’ve got debt, you’ve got wars, you’ve got political paralysis. It’s kind of a grim story. But the story, I think, can be retold, and I really believe that you’re the ones to do it. “Don’t be afraid to take a risk, don’t be afraid of failure - be bold,” he said.

‘Obsessed’ Dave Grohl dedicates song to Taylor Swift

Liam Neeson is the most influential celebrity product endorser

ver wondered who the most influential celebrity is? ‘Influence’ could mean many things in this context: in the movie or television industry, on politicians, in social media. But in terms of advertising clout – that is, the most effective celebrity at selling a certain product – then that person is Liam Neeson, apparently. A recently conducted survey by Nielsen, a company which nominally tracks and analyses TV viewing figures but is moving into measuring public attitudes towards well-known figures, found that the Taken actor is the most likely

celebrity to make somebody buy something. Whether that’s because he’s usually waving a gun in somebody’s face or about to punch them, we don’t know. Nielsen released its first ‘N-scores’ on Tuesday, which takes into account factors such as likability, influence, public awareness and ranks celebs in that order. They showed that Neeson is the joint highest-ranked celebrity alongside Pierce Brosnan, both with a score of 94 (out of 100). However, Neeson was judged to have greater influence over whether a product got sold or not.

en years after winning season 4 of 'American Idol', the country singer posts a throwback photo of her and thanks the show for 'changing [her] life.' It's been a decade since Carrie Underwood was crowned the winner of season 4 of "American Idol". To celebrate it, the 32-year-old country superstar took to Facebook on Monday, May 25 to thank the singing competition. She posted a photo of her taken shortly after she was announced as the winner 10 years ago alongside a message that read, "So hard to believe it's been 10 years! I'm forever grateful to American Idol for changing my life! #blessed." Following her "Idol" victory, Underwood went on to become one of the biggest country acts in the industry. Her debut album, "Some Hearts", was released in 2005 and spawned several hit singles including "Jesus Take the Wheel" which earned her a Grammy for Best Female Country Vocal Performance. During her 10-year career, Underwood has collected seven Grammys, 17 Billboard Music Awards and 11 Academy of Country Music Awards among others. She got married to NHL player Mike Fisher in 2010 and welcomed their first child, a son named Isaiah, earlier this year. Underwood's celebration came while "American Idol" is preparing its 15th and final season. The show will end its run next year with current judges Jennifer Lopez, Keith Urban and Harry Connick Jr. returning.

Nargis Fakhri is on a wild trail in Kenya for a cause

argis Fakhri with Sudan, the sole surviving male northern-white rhino on the planet, at the Ol-Pejeta sanctuary in Kenya. The actress visited Sudan and his two-female companions, Suin and Fatu, at the sanctuary which houses three of the only four remaining members of the species. Nargis was part of a campaign to create awareness of the plight of the northern-white rhinos, a subspecies, whose future now depends solely on artificial methods of reproduction.

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Carrie underwood Celebrates 10th anniversary of 'american idol' win

oo Fighters guitarist Dave Grohl recently confessed that he is very much obsessed with Taylor Swift and dedicated a song for her. The ‘Best Of You’ musician said in an interview that his band recently performed ‘Congregation’ from their latest album ‘Sonic Highways’ in a recent competition, but before that he announced the rendition was in honour of the 25-year-old singer, the Mirror reported. The 46-yearold American musician has also jokingly warned the ‘Blank Space’ singer to get a restraining order if his obsession with her becomes a bit much.

Rob Lowe launches cosmetics line for men

Sidharth Malhotra, Kriti Sanon 'As I Am' music anthem Jonathan Rhys- becomes Meyers admits to a rage

he West Wing star has created a line of anti-ageing products for men called Profile, which includes moisturizer, cleanser and under-eye serum, to help guys make the most of their looks. He says of the collection, “Every man should have access to what he needs to maximise his potential and put his best face forward.”Profile is available online at Profile4Men. com and through American chain Nordstrom. Lowe plans to expand the brand to include fragrances and hair products.

Over 25,000 actors vie to be Poonam Pandey’s hero

contest titled ‘Kaun Banega Poonam Ka Hero’, organised to find a lead actor to be paired with Poonam Pandey in Helen, attracted over 25,000 people, says the film’s producer Suresh Nakum. Nakum told IANS: “The kind of response that has come for the contest of ‘Kaun Banega Poonam Ka Hero’ has been nothing less than mighty pleasing for the team. In fact, I have never seen such kind of a response for any Bollywood movie before the film goes on the floors.” He said that “over 25,000 followers of Poonam Pandey have uploaded videos and audio clips to try and play the male lead”.The hunt required the contestants to make a two-minute audition video, during which they were free to enact a movie scene or dialogue of their choice to the best of their ability. Poonam herself invited the candidates through a video in which she says she is looking for a male lead to star opposite her. Helen is produced by Nakum and Vipin Medhekar under the World Networks banner.

'Minor Relapse,' apologizes to fans

he 'Dracula' actor confesses that he's wrestling with a 'minor relapse' but insists it has nothing to do with his absence from his movie premiere at Cannes. Jonathan Rhys-Meyers broke his silence after raising concerns when he was recently spotted looking disheveled and drinking straight out of a vodka bottle on the streets of London. He sent his fans a message on the Instagram page of his fiancée Mara Lane. "Mara and I are thankful for your support and kindness during this time," the 37-year-old actor wrote in a caption attached to a pic-

ture of his smiling bride-tobe. "I apologize for having a minor relapse and hope that people don't think too badly of me." Rhys-Meyers was in and out of rehab in the past due to substance abuse. He was hospitalized in June 2011 for relapsing and arrested for public intoxication several times. In 2013, NBC reportedly withheld his salary until he completed filming "Dracula" to make sure his substance abuse didn't get in the way. The actor recently missed the Cannes premiere of his latest film "Damascus Cover" but he in-

sisted it had nothing to do with his "minor relapse." He explained, "I stopped drinking immediately and it is no reflection on Damascus Cover as I was not meant to attend Cannes this year and I apologize to fans and colleagues." He continued, "I am on the mend and thank well wishers and sorry for my disheveled appearance as I was on my way home from a friends and had not changed I feel I made a mistake and feel quite embarrassed but this was just a blip in my recovery otherwise I’m living a healthy life. Love and blessings. #Rebel #Angel."

he dance moves of actors Sidharth Malhotra and Kriti Sanon on the music anthem "#As I Am" for online fashion brand American Swan has clicked with the audiences and has led to a surge in the brand's revenues. The fashion brand witnessed an unprecedented impact across all its e-commerce metrics within weeks of its current #As I Am campaign, which was launched in March 2015, a statement said. The brand opted for a content-led, clutter-breaking campaign through a music anthem, "#As I Am" with music composed by Meet Bros and directed by choreographer Remo

D'Souza. Anurag Rajpal, the brand's director and CEO, said it plans to dole out more such entertainment-based campaigns. "American Swan's music anthem 'As I Am' and our differentiated mantra of reaching out to customers in a digital-first approach has clearly been very successful for our business. We will continue to associate our brand with music and entertainment to reinforce our connect with young consumers," Rajpal said in a statement. In a digital-first approach, the music video was launched across social platforms through innovative activities to reach out to the brand's target audience

- the 18-24- year-olds. It became a big hit on the virtual platforms with consumers getting hooked to the dance which made a fashion statement in a unique way. Besides the social media impact, The TO THE NEW Ventures-backed brand has witnessed a massive six-fold increase in the number of registrations, three-fold growth in website visitors and brand search volumes. Puneet Johar, managing director and CEO, TO THE NEW Ventures, said: "Our success in the online fashion space is based on the combination of fast fashion, high design, focused brand building and a successful online platform."

Last year's runner-up Halep exits French Open Nadal wants Bernardes not to officiate in his matches

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PaRIS, May 27 (aP): Simona Halep became the highest seeded player to exit the French Open so far as last year's runner-up lost 7-5, 6-1 to Mirjana LucicBaroni in the second round on Wednesday. The third-seeded Halep, who reached her first major final at Roland Garros in 2014, struggled from the start on Court Suzanne Lenglen and was overpowered in the second set, slumping to her second straight defeat against her 70th-ranked opponent. The Croatian had also beaten Halep at the U.S Open last year. Lucic-Baroni hit an ace on match point and raised both arms in delight. She finished with 29 winners, compared to five for Halep. "It's incredible, she's just a great champion and

Simona Halep (AP Photo)

Maria Sharapova (AP Photo)

Venus fined at French Open after snubbing media

PaRIS, May 27 (aP): Venus Williams has been fined $3,000 by tournament organizers for not showing up at a news conference following her first-round exit at the French Open. After the 15th-seeded Williams lost 7-6 (5), 6-1 to Sloane Stephens on Monday, she snubbed the media, instead issuing a short statement to the press. It was Williams' second opening defeat in three years at Roland Garros. At 34, the seven-time major champion was the oldest woman in the women's draw this year in Paris. It also was the fifth time in the last 13 Grand Slam tournaments she's entered that Williams was eliminated in the first round. I respect her so much," Lucic-Baroni said. "It's such a huge win." Up next for the Croatian is local favorite Alize Cornet. Earlier, defending champion Maria Sharapova limited her mistakes to just eight unforced errors as she beat Russian Fed Cup teammate Vitalia Diatchenko 6-3, 6-1. She will now get an early test in her bid for a third French Open title, having set up a third-round match against 2010 French Open finalist Samantha Stosur. The Australian swept to a 6-0, 6-1 victory over French wild card entry Amandine

PaRIS, May 27 (aP): Rafael Nadal has asked the ATP that chair umpire Carlos Bernardes not be assigned to his matches for the time being because of a dispute between the two at a tournament in February. After his first-round victory at the French Open on Tuesday, Nadal said he respects Bernardes, but it is "better for both of us if we are not (on a) court at the same time for a while." Nadal said he felt Bernardes was "not enough respectful" during a match in Rio de Janeiro, when Nadal put his shorts on improperly and asked if he could go to the locker room to change. Nadal said Bernardes told him he would receive a time warning. "For me, that's not fair," Nadal said. At Roland Garros, the French tennis federation handles chair umpire assignments. A federation spokesperson said there was no request by Nadal to avoid Bernardes during the French Open, but added that it's common knowledge the two have a tense relationship so it makes sense not to put them on the same court.

Hesse. The rout extended Stosur's winning streak to seven matches after she arrived in Paris on the back of her first title this year in Strasbourg. In men's play, secondseeded Roger Federer made light work of Marcel Granollers, winning 6-2, 7-6 (1), 6-3, while 2014 Australian Open winner Stan Wawrinka reached the third round with a 6-3, 6-4, 5-7, 6-3 defeat of Dusan Lajovic. No. 5 Kei Nishikori and No. 12 Giilles Simon advanced in straight sets. "Playing Maria is always a big challenge for me," Stosur said. "No matter what

surface it's on, I don't have a very good record at all." The 26th-seeded Stosur has not beaten Sharapova since a match on hard court in Tokyo three years ago, with Sharapova boasting a 14-2 career record against the Australian veteran. But Stosur can take confidence from their previous match on the Parisian clay in the fourth round last year, when she led 6-3, 4-3 before Sharapova won the next nine games. "It's one of those matches that's a tough matchup, but I know I've got the game that can trouble her, and hopefully I can do it well

and we will see what happens," Stosur said. After reuniting last month with former coach David Taylor, Stosur is hitting form at the right time. Before Strasbourg, where the 2011 U.S. Open champion won a seventh career title, Stosur had won backto-back matches just once in 10 tournaments. She said her good spell of form is mainly due to her renewed partnership with Taylor. "I think going back with Dave, that's given me confidence," Stosur said. "That's probably a contribution, and then playing on a surface that I feel good on. Been able to get over a couple of injuries again. It all I guess makes for a better kind of couple of weeks." Sharapova's main focus at the moment is to fully recover from her cold after winning the Italian Open. "For me right now it's really about recovery and just being healthy for the next round," said Sharapo-

va, who is bidding to become the first player to retain her title in Paris since Justine Henin in 2007. She also won in 2012. "Fortunately I played a

lot of tennis in the previous two tournaments and this is not a stage where you're trying to fix things or work on things. It's really about maintenance and recovery

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ZURICH, May 27 (REUTERS): Seven of the most powerful figures in global soccer faced extradition to the United States on corruption charges after their arrest on Wednesday in Switzerland, where authorities also announced a criminal investigation into the awarding of the next two World Cups. The world's most popular sport was plunged into turmoil after U.S. and Swiss authorities announced separate inquiries into the activities of the game's powerful governing body, FIFA. U.S. authorities said nine soccer officials and five sports media and promotions executives faced corruption charges involving more than $150 million in bribes. In pursuit of the U.S. case, Swiss police arrested seven FIFA officials who are now awaiting extradition to the United States. U.S. officials gave details of a case in which they said they exposed complex money laundering schemes, found millions of dollars in untaxed incomes and tens of millions in offshore accounts held by FIFA officials. At a New York press conference, Attorney General Loretta Lynch said authorities were seeking the arrest of other people in connection with the case. One of those indicted, former FIFA Vice President Jack Warner of Trinidad, solicited $10 million in bribes from the South African government to host the 2010 World Cup, the Justice Department said. Warner issued a statement saying he is innocent of any charges. Those arrested did not include Sepp Blatter, the Swiss head of FIFA, but included several just below him in the hierarchy of sport's wealthiest body.

Lynch said the U.S. was not charging Blatter at this time. Of the 14 indicted by the U.S. Department of Justice, seven FIFA officials, including Vice-President Jeffrey Webb, were being held in Zurich. Four people and two corporate defendants had already pleaded guilty to various charges, the department said. The Miami, Florida, headquarters of CONCACAF - the soccer federation that governs North America, Central America and the Caribbean - were being searched on Wednesday, the DoJ said. "As charged in the indictment, the defendants fostered a culture of corruption and greed that created an uneven playing field for the biggest sport in the world," said FBI Director James Comey. "Undisclosed and illegal payments, kickbacks, and bribes became a way of doing business at FIFA." The FIFA officials appeared to have walked into a trap set by U.S. and Swiss authorities. The arrests were made at dawn at a plush Zurich hotel, the Baur au Lac, where FIFA officials are staying before a vote this week that is expected to anoint Blatter for a fifth term in office. Suites at the hotel cost up to $4,000 a night. " DIFFICULT MOMENT" FIFA called the arrests a "difficult moment" but said Blatter would seek another term as FIFA head as planned and the upcoming World Cups would go ahead as intended. Separate from the U.S. investigation, Swiss prosecutors said they had opened their own criminal proceedings against unidentified people on suspicion of mismanagement and money laundering related to the awarding

of rights to host the 2018 World Cup in Russia and the 2022 event in Qatar. Data and documents were seized from computers at FIFA's Zurich headquarters, the Swiss prosecutors said. Officials said that following the arrests, accounts at several banks in Switzerland had been blocked. The U.S. Department of Justice named those arrested in its case as: Webb, Ed-

uardo Li, Julio Rocha, Costas Takkas, another FIFA Vice-President, Eugenio Figueredo, Rafael Esquivel and José Maria Marin. An authoritative source said their extradition could take years if it was contested. The DoJ said the defendants included U.S. and South American sports marketing executives alleged to have paid and agreed to pay "well over $150 million in bribes and kickbacks to obtain lucra-

tive media and marketing rights to international soccer tournaments". "The indictment alleges corruption that is rampant, systemic, and deep-rooted both abroad and here in the United States," Lynch said in a statement. "It spans at least two generations of soccer officials who, as alleged, have abused their positions of trust to acquire millions of dollars in bribes and kickbacks," she said.

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