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Nagaland power sector collapsing? responded till date.” Distribution transformers from where LT lines are routed to endusers, according to the official, is at the top of the ‘worry list’ of the department. “We have a lot of over-loaded distribution transformers. These have to be replaced or upgraded too on priority,” the official said without providing figures. The cost of a distribution transformer can range from Rs. 1 lakh upto Rs. 7-8 lakh depending on load capacity. Transformers conking out have become regular affairs and continue to remain a recurrent fear of the department. Another important area that demands attention is the aging low tension (LT) lines. A good portion of the 3883 km of LT lines across the State needs replacing. According to the official, 50 percent of all LT lines in the State need replacement. Replacing 50 percent of the 3883 km of LT lines will require the department approximately Rs. 10 crore and nearly an equal amount for labour charge and ‘fittings’. LT lines cost approximately Rs. 65,000 a km.

It was in 2014 that the Nagaland Chief Minister talked of formulating a comprehensive power policy for the State. Addressing a function in Kohima commemorating 50 years of service of the Nagaland Power department in November 2014, the CM pointed to the need for a coordinated approach to augment and improve generation, transmission and distribution of power. A year later, the Nagaland Chief Secretary toed a similar line speaking at the annual conference of the Association of Power Engineers, Nagaland, saying that the proposed power policy was being formulated. As the ‘power policy’ ferments indefinitely, Nagaland’s power sector is heading in a downward spiral. The annual fund apportioned to the department is a good indicator of this. As published by The Morung Express in an earlier report (http://morungexpress.com/nagaland-budget-2016-rs-12-cr-proposed-for-power-sector/), government funding to the department has dwindled significantly since 2008-09. It was Rs. 7 crore in 201516. This has marginally increased to Rs. 12 crore for 2016-17. However, the department’s requirement falls short by a whopping 95 percent against a projection of Rs. 265 crore. The impact of the dwindling allocations during the past 8 years is evident. In

the midst of soaring costs and growing demand, the issue of meter tampering and theft notwithstanding, replacing equipments as basic as an electric pole has become a gargantuan task.

Growing demand and system constraint

According to the department, electricity demand is growing at the rate of 10 percent per annum whereas there have been no systematic equipment upgrades to meet the demand. This is pushing the existing distribution system to the brink of breaking. While the problem of power shortage is comprehensible, distribution equipments performing in over-loaded conditions remain at the core of the state’s electricity woes. “Aging and over loading of equipments are the major factors plaguing the distribution system,” said one official speaking on the condition of anonymity. Distribution system/equipments include power lines, poles, transformers and other paraphernalia that combines to supply electricity. “Keeping up with the growing demand for electricity requires coordinated and proportionate upgrading of distribution equipments to prevent over-loading and blackouts.” Citing Kohima as a classic example of system constraint, the official explained that the existing

Electric poles in various stages of corrosion, some already, standing unattended. This type of aging poles can be found dotting the landscape all over Nagaland. (Morung Photo)

‘distribution set up’ is below capacity to sustain and supply the quota of power allocated to it. To prevent equipment ‘burn outs’ load-shedding is imposed sector-wise. Ruling out unforeseen snags, if the system in place is upto capacity, Kohima would get electricity uninterrupted.

Need for overhaul and govt apathy

The problems point to a phase-wise, if not total, overhaul of the existing power distribution infrastructure. Government apathy continues to remain a stumbling block to that course. For instance, a proposal to replace 4000

church in Zunheboto set to be one of Asia’s largest

• Capacity: 8500 people • Height: 8-storey building • Labour: 2000 workers • Space: 27 rooms • Budget: Rs. 25 Crore 30 Lakh Morung Express Feature Zunheboto | May 4

No matter where you are in Zunheboto Town, you will see much of the sky, and a bit of a church. The blue dome and white turrets of the Sumi Baptist Church Zunheboto (SBCZ), can be seen from, they say, around 20 villages in Zunheboto district alone. On a clear day, you see it as you enter Tseminyu Town. Currently under construction, and slated to be completed by early 2017, the new SBCZ is touted to be, in some ways, one of the largest church buildings in Asia. Sitting atop a hill at nearly 1,800 meters, this Sumi church at the centre of Zunheboto Town has attained the height of an eight-storey building. “Our old church could accommodate only 3000 people but membership increased, which is why we felt the need for a new building,” notes HK Yepthomi, Chairperson of the SBCZ construction Planning Board. In late 2004, thus, Ar-

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A meagre 12 crore budget, rickety transformers, rotting poles & aging lines threaten electricity blackout

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A view of the new Sumi Baptist Church Zunheboto. (Morung Photo)

chitect Honoholi K Chishi-Zhimomi, of the firm akitektura, was commissioned to design the church. On May 5, 2007, the construction began. Egg shaped, the church has a maximum length of 197 feet, combined with a maximum width of 140 feet. It stands at a height of 156 feet, from its underground floor to the pinnacle of the cross (97 feet from ground floor to top floor). Its outer shell is gothic/ classical architecture infused with contemporary architecture. “The church sanctuary features a comfortable seating with good viewing capability for 8000 church goers,” informs Architect Honoholi. This, she observes, would make it “one of the

largest churches in Asia,” in terms of a church building built specifically for Baptist Christian religious purposes with an at-a-time seating capacity of 8000-8500 as opposed to convention halls/theatres/stadiums used for religious gatherings, but not in terms of monumentality. Watching over Zunheboto Town, more than 2000 workers have been issued Inner Line Permits in the past nine years to build the church. One of the main challenges for the building’s construction was its precarious site, atop a hill, in Seismic Zone V (earthquake prone). The architect assures that the best of engineering technology available at the time was used through close collaboration and consultation

with a structural engineering firm, Map Project Services Pvt. Ltd. The church will have 27 rooms including the main sanctuary, a 300-seater chapel, offices, conference room, training room, bride and groom dressing rooms and sick room. An underground library-cum-cafeteria will make room for people to meet and interact after service. Two elevators in the building will, reportedly, be the first ones to ever be operated in Zunheboto. The sanctuary’s stage will be equipped with a (hidden) baptism pool. The church’s bell—500 kg, 93% brass, 7% tin with a 1.5 km radial sound outreach—has been imported from Poland. Only the bell cost Rs. 15 Lakh. The whole construction currently stands

at a budget of Rs. 25 Crore 30 Lakh. “Initially, as per Nagaland PWD schedule of rates, our budget was Rs. 10 Crore 50 Lakh. But there was a price rise and by 2009, we had enhanced the budget to Rs. 16 Crore. Now, it is more than Rs. 25 Crore. God knows if this will suffice,” says an unruffled Yepthomi. Zunheboto’s remote location increased the costs manifold. 50% of the construction funding came from SBCZ, 10% from well wishers and 40% from its members. “We divided the members into five categories based on their financial capacity,” explains Nikheto Jimomi, Secretary of the Planning Board. Officers, businesspersons, daily wage earners—all were accommodated. Every member gave. “People want to come together in congregation. Many old people who were anxious for this have already died. This is the purpose of the new church building,” observes Rev. Yevito Sumi, Pastor of SBCZ. For the past nine years, people affiliated to the SBCZ have been praying in separate fellowships in each of their colonies in Zunheboto Town. “When we come together in big groups, people are encouraged through the fellowship which is a great joy for all of us,” highlights the Pastor. The overall inspiration, for all involved, came from faith. Architect Honoholi acknowledges God and says, “All glory and honour go to Him.”

(2000 each in Kohima and Dimapur) rusting electric poles remains unreciprocated by the government. The project proposal, estimated at a cost of around Rs. 3 crore, approximately Rs. 7500 per pole that time, was forwarded to the government back in 2007-08. “The government has not

Budgeting, govt’s response and maintenance

“It is a big challenge. Have to prioritise,” said the official, uncertainty palpable on the prospect of budgeting with Rs. 12 crore. Citing an instance of maintenance expenses, the official said that transformer oil alone costs Rs. 1 crore annually. Around 100 kilo (1 lakh) litres of transformer oil is required annually, which costs Rs. 110 per

litre. “Moreover if something breaks down, suppliers will not be forthcoming as the department already has huge bills pending.” On paper, maintenance is clubbed under a separate non-plan component but the boundary between plan and non-plan gets blurred in a situation of fund paucity. The government’s response to the department’s appeal to enhance the year’s allocation was limited to the State Chief Secretary asking the department to prepare a report detailing the year-wise allocation of fund (plan, non-plan and revenue generated) to the department during the past ten years.

Consequence and urgency

The circumstances and the government’s unrelenting stance point to bleak times ahead sooner or later. If the distribution system is allowed to perform in its current state, department engineers forecast more frequent and costlier system failures. With no consolidated fund to meet exigencies, sourcing replacements or spares will become lengthy affairs, which would translate into extended periods of black outs. Further, the official said that allowing it to continue would mean expenses quadrupling if at all attempt is made to revitalise the power sector in future. The gravity of the predicament calls for urgency on the part of the State Government to give priority to the power sector, a sector essential to economic growth and industrialisation.

Tragedy for all Nagas if the ongoing negotiation with GoI fails: Gen Kholi DIMAPUR, MAY 4 (MExN): “If the on-going negotiation with Government of India (GoI) fails, it is not only the loss or problem for NSCN or any individuals alone. It will be a tragedy for all Nagas whatever the differences in ideologies or principles we may have,” Gen (Rtd) Kholi said on Wednesday. In a message to the Naga people, Gen (Retd) Kholi said opportune moment is in the hand of the Nagas either to decide for a prosperous future or to repeat the bitter past. “I say that our ambitious mind and greed should not rule us over to ruin and murder our political future. I am convinced and confident that every right thinking Naga citizens will not fail to act, admit and accept for an honorable and acceptable solution. I strongly believe the honorable political solution can only bring about the unity among the Nagas,” he voiced out. Gen (Retd) Kholi also asserted that his ‘bold

decision’ to join the NSCN (IM) under the leadership of Isak Swu, and Th. Muivah was only to “serve the purpose for all Nagas.” “There was no other options left to blink but to safe-guard our historical rights, protect our territorial integrity from grave danger and to build people’s competence for future, that in unison to expedite the talk in unequivocal,” he said, while making an appeal the Naga people not to bear any ill will against his decision, “but to wisely think and contribute for the glorious moment where all Nagas can live together with harmony and prosperity.” According to Gen (Retd) Kholi, his decision to move to NSCN (IM) was the only way to “prevent ourselves from conspiring against each other by deviating us from solving our difference but to reconcile mutually from our bitter past towards common future.” Full text on Page 10

ACAUT Nagaland serves ‘final appeal’ to the NHIDCL on land compensation

DIMAPUR, MAY 4 (MExN): Against Corruption and Unabated Taxation (ACAUT) Nagaland has served a final appeal to NHIDCL (National Highways & Infrastructure Development Corporation Ltd) to immediately release the compensation money to the affected landowners of the 4-lane highway project from Patkai/ Chumukedima Bridge to Kushiabill village under Dimapur district. A press statement received from Media Cell, ACAUT Nagaland on Wednesday said the compensation must be paid as per the 2016 revised rate, which is the demand from the landowners. It noted that the price of the land has gone up since the last time the rates were fixed while the NHIDCL played “hide and seek with the lives of the landowners” for the last 2 years. ACAUT said the concerns of the affected land owners are genuine and is a matter of serious concern as they had agreed to part with their property in the larger inter-

est of the State at a very nominal rate. It said the delay in the payment of compensation have victimized the landowners who now have to settle for a lesser value than they have actually bargained for visà-vis their counterparts in other districts and even Assam. In this connection, ACAUT said it have so far not carried the issue of non-payment of compensation beyond a certain level other than file a few RTIs related to the matter. “However given the misery of the affected landowners it would be compelled to adopt confrontation as a method which may not bode well for any of the parties,” it stated. Pointing out that the careless attitude and apathy on the part of NHIDCL is a classic case of corporate irresponsibility guided only by profit factor, ACAUT, while making a final appeal for immediate release of the compensation money, has cautioned that the corporation would be held “solely responsible for any compounder problems.”

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KDPSS organises career ‘Transcending boundaries & barriers’ guidance programme Nagaland University festival begins at Lumami Morung Express News Lumami | May 4

Ben Longkumer, SP Kiphire speaks at the career guidance programme held at Hopongkyu Memorial Hall, Kiphire on May 5. (Morung Photo) Morung Express News Kiphire | May 4

The Kiphire District Private Schools Society (KDPSS) organised a career guidance programme at Hopongkyu Memorial Hall on May 5 with Ben Longkumer, SP Kiphire, Hemant Baskar Khamdi, IFS Wildlife warden and Benjamin Longkup SDO (C) as resource persons. Hundreds of recently passed HSLC and HSSLC students from different institution in the town along with parents came to attend the programme. Advising the students, Ben Longkumer SP said that today there is stiff competition as well as opportunities which may also confused you but remember the world is yours as there is an ocean of opportunities, the only thing you need to remember is choose the right career and also there is no short cut to success, hard work, dedication and commitment to follow your dreams will only lead you to success. He also asked the students present to pause and

ask oneself, “who am I? What should I do? And what best one can has to do to realize the true potential, academically and socially and we need to know ourselves.” Encouraging the students he also said, “follow your heart and the area of interest so that you will enjoy what you will do and in that way you will be able to get yourself employed which will help you to earn and help the society with that, but also asked the students to think of long term effect on the decision one is about to take.” Taking part in the interaction and answering the queries he also shared on the queries as to how to join defense, arm force and navy service. Benjamin Longkup, SDO (C) who also spoke on the programme shared on his personal story and asked the students to grow academically as well as spiritually which the surest way to success is. He also added, at this age youngsters are changing in three aspects physically, emotionally and environmentally and in this scenario

one should know how to take care so that one is not trapped with things which are not healthy. Hemant Baskar Khamdi, (IFS) wild life warden while speaking at the program recollected his school days and said, I studied in Marathi medium, have no near ones to get advice or information and said, today you have everyone around you to guide you. He asked the students to grab that opportunity in choosing the right career. He also said that there are many avenues for employment but we only focus only on civil service and other government employment which lessen our horizon and asked the students to think of others avenues like entrepreneurship, tourist guide, fine arts etc as career as the district is rich in resources. In the next session success story sharing, subject combination choosing different streams was discussed and the program was wrapped up with Youth director Kiphire town Baptist church with blessing to all the participants.

Literary and traditional games marked the first day of the Nagaland University festival hosted and organized by the Nagaland University Student’s Union (Lumami) under the theme ‘A Fortiori’ at NU, Lumami. Students from NU Lumami Campus, NU Meriema Campus and SASARD are a part of the third edition of the NU Fest. “Festivals transcend all boundaries and barriers. It brings the heart, mind and soul together,” said Prof. AK Singh, Vice-Chancellor (in-charge), Nagaland University, who was the chief uest at the inaugural programme. He said that such fest will help in bringing the students of the different campuses together and foster their friendship. He further added that the fusion of different cultures

Students participate in the yarn spinning competition at the NU Fest at Nagaland University, Lumami campus on May 4. (Morung Photo)

and customs and the competition among them will prove and test the talents and bring out the best among them. The student body of the three campuses had a joint meeting to discuss on various issues and problems. The joint meeting resolved to elect a campus co-ordinator from each campus

states of the country. We cannot depend only on the government for the safety measures but should learn and educate oneself from the awareness campaign organized by the government He added. He also

orchestra, mimicry, spot photography and painting, cartooning, bamboo climbing and fat eating contests at the three day long fest. More than 70 students from Meriema and SASRD Medziphema campus have come together with the Lumami students to foster unity and friendship through the fest.

Our Correspondent Kohima | May 4

Fallow is necessary for continuous and successful jhum cultivation. It allows natural regeneration and succession, allows the soil to replenish its natural fertility through litter decomposition, organic matter decomposition and nutrient recycling, This was stated in the annual administrative report 2015-16 of the state’s agriculture department. The report stated that the soils of Nagaland are relatively less fertile and prone to erosion. The farmJhum field under Meluri area of Phek district. Morung photo by Chizokho Vero ers are therefore heavily dependent on the ecological processes With the intervention of this tains soil fertility. fixing trees in jhum field before and thus with the incorporation of programme, the report stated the The activities taken up during abandoning the field and 80 numtrees like Alder trees in their jhum farmers are able to gain higher pro- 2015-16 includes; 620 ha. were ber of crop experimental trainings lands before the field is left fallow. ductivity at the same time main- planted with Alder and Nitrogen conducted.

St John Higher Secondary School, Tuensang participates in the sensitization programme for the disaster management, organized by the DEF Tuensang in collaboration with NSDMA & SDRF on May 4. (DIPR Photo)

The ADC & CEO DDMA Tunsang and SP, TSG delivered short speeches in the function. The former narrated the history of the natural disasters happening around in India specifically in north eastern

The first day of the NU fest witnessed different literary events which included debate, extempore, elocution, and essay. Naga wrestling, cock fight and yarn spinning were the traditional Naga games witnessed. The three campuses will compete in various literary events like skit, creative dance, quiz, folk

Jhum- Fallow Management in Nagaland

Sensitization on disaster management at Tuensang

Tuensang, May 4 (DIPR): The sensitization programme for the disaster management, organized by the DEF Tuensang in collaboration with NSDMA & SDRF was held at St John Higher Secondary School Tuensang on May 4. The programme was attended by District administrative officers, all ranks and files of DEF, 3rd NAP and Home Guards & Civil Department, Tribal representatives of Tuensang, ward representatives and Students of all the School of Tuensang along with their teachers. The evacuation drill demo was displayed by the students of St John Higher Secondary school under the guidance of the organizing department.

and to come up with a halfyearly bulletin which will update the different the events and news of all the different campuses of Nagaland University. The meeting also resolved to look into the matter of including Nagaland state in the State Eligibility Test commission, NorthEast Region.

said “Each one, teach one” phrase when implemented will serve best for the society. While the later speaker emphasised on the steps on how to minimised the panic and chaos of the people during the disaster

event so as to reduce the impact of disaster and can result in maximum safety passage. Several techniques for the safety and first aids were also demonstrated to the gathering with the initiatives of the organizing department. The key note to the programme was delivered by the Deputy Commissioner Tuensang, Alem Jongshi, while the programme was chaired by the District Commandant HG&CD. The students of the SJHSS presented a welcome song. The programme was followed by the training session on which the awareness of disasters were imparted to the representatives of the institutions.

Health education through music at Chare GHS

Tuensang, May 4 (Mexn): Breaking away from the conventional method of giving health education through lecture, the IEC staff of Chief Medical Officer’s Office, Tuensang conducted health musictation programme giving health education through the medium the youngsters loved most, music. On May 3, Class 9 and 10 students of Government High School, Chare were all given a sheet each with the lyrics of a song called Malaria and were asked to sing

along a couple of times after which an interaction was held between the resource persons and the students. A press release stated that the students participated open heartedly and sang along very well and joined the discussion with questions and also answered correctly whenever they were questioned. Malaria is a song from Abiogenesis’ album ‘Health Vision’ produced by IEC Bureau, Department of Health and Family Welfare in 2003.

Expert committee meeting on NLTP Act

KohIMa, May 4 (Mexn): The Expert committee meeting on NLTP Act constituted by the government of Nagaland to study various issues relating to the implementation of the said act is scheduled on May 10 at 2:00 pm in the conference hall of the Chief Secretary Nagaland Kohima. The representatives of DGP Nagaland Police, Principal Director Health & Family Welfare, Project Director NSCACS, Di-

rector Kripa Foundation, President Naga Mothers' Association, General Secretary NBCC, President Naga Students' Federation are hereby requested to attend the meeting positively along with the statistics relating to liquor and alcohol abuse encountered by them in the last three years. This was informed in a press release issued by V. Maria Yanthan, Commissioner of Excise Nagaland.

Capacity building prog at NU concludes ‘Traditional festivals a time for forgiveness’ Morung Express News Chuchuyimlang | May 4

Participants of the capacity building programme along with the resource persons and organisers at the Department of Sociology, Nagaland University, Lumami Zunheboto. (Morung Photo) Morung Express News Zunheboto | May 4

Two week long capacity building programme which started on April 21 concluded on May 4 at Department of Sociology, Nagaland University, Lumami. The capacity building programme was organized by the Department of Sociology, NU, Lumami and sponsored by the Indian Council of Social Sciences Research (ICSSR). The programme focussed on imparting the knowledge of research and research ethics. Twenty five participants from all over India attended the programme. At the valedictory programme, Prof. Sangyu Yaden, ICSSR observer gave a brief remark about the programme and appreciated the efforts and excellent organization

skills and co-ordination of the organizing committee. He also acknowledged the resource persons and the participants and hoped that such programmes will help teachers to update and improve themselves and also help them become responsible teachers with good ethics and resources. Dr. Toshimenla Jamir, Head of Department, Department of Sociology and the Course Director, gave the concluding remarks of the programme where she acknowledged the efforts, co-operation and patience of the resource persons and the participants. She mentioned the administration for financial and logistics support and lauded the fellow organizers for maintaining the spirit of team work and collective responsibility.

Moatsü, the premier festival of the Ao community, continues to be celebrated in different parts of the district. On Wednesday, the festival was celebrated in a grand manner at the Anu Mai Amphitheater at Chuchyimlang village in a grand manner which was attended by a host of dignitaries that included ministers, parliamentary secretaries, legislators, top government officials and people from different tribes. The Moatsu at Chuchuyimlang was attended by Minister for RD & REPA, CL John while Parliamentary Secretaries, C Apok Jamir and Jacob Zhimomi were the guests of honor. Besides the host of dignitaries and officials, the celebration was added much joviality due to the participation from neighboring villages like Changlangsu village (Konyak tribe), Yangpi village (Chang), Pongching village (Phom) and Mongsenyimti village. The cultural troupes from these villages presented traditional songs and dances and also fired blank shots from muzzle loading guns at the Amphitheater much to the entertainment of the audience. The chief guest, Nagaland

A traditional dancer from Pongching village from Longleng district with his muzzle-loading gun while performing a traditional dance at the Moatsu celebration at the Anu Mai Amphitheater, Chuchuyimlang held on May 4. (Morung Photo)

Minister CL John, while speaking at the programme, said that traditional festivals like Moatsü is a time for freely giving and also a time for forgiveness. He also challenged the Chychuyimlang villagers to celebrate the festival in the coming years with what they have produced in the village. He also

said that the Ao people were the ones who opened the eyes of the Eastern Naga tribes by spreading Christianity and education in the Eastern Nagaland. In this connection, the Minister “on behalf of the Eastern Naga people” expressed gratitude to the Aos for their contribution and love towards the

eastern Naga people. While talking about the Naga political issue and the factionalism in Naga society, CL John said that the factions alone should not be blamed for the different factions in the society. Instead, he pointed out that the different NGOs and the public are also to be blamed since the public are also divided on tribal lines. Therefore, he urged upon the different NGOs, organizations and even the church to be united so that ‘an honorable, acceptable and inclusive solution’ could be found to the Naga problem. Guest of Honor, C Apok Jamir also called upon the people to preserve the traditional values like truth, honesty and hard-work for the sake of the younger generation. He also hoped this Moatsü would bring more unity among the people for the future. Parliamentary Secretary, Jacob Zhimomi also lamented that most of the Nagaland culture is getting lost and therefore called for restoring the work-culture be it in social, political or economic. At the same time called for unity in our mind, our decisions, and policy for the development of the state. The students of NIELiT, Chuchuyimpang presented the Moatsü opening act through a short play.

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NEW YORK, MaY 44 (REuTERs): Johnson & Johnson (JNJ.N) was ordered by a U.S. jury on Monday to pay $55 million to a woman who said that using the company’s talc-powder products for feminine hygiene caused her to develop ovarian cancer. The verdict, which J&J plans to appeal, was the second straight trial loss for the company, which is facing about 1,200 lawsuits accusing it of not adequately warning consumers about its talc-based products’ cancer risks. Following a three-week trial in Missouri state court, jurors deliberated for about a day before returning a verdict for Gloria Ristesund. She was awarded $5 million in compensatory damages and $50 million in punitive damages. J&J spokeswoman Carol Goodrich said the verdict

GDP growth of about 11 percent by 2050 in Central Asia, the bank said. The World Bank also advocated pricing water consumption, a proposal that has stirred controversy and is opposed by those who do not think water should not have any price tag. “If you’re making money out of water, particularly if you’re using a lot of water as a commercial user, then it’s reasonable to suggest that you pay minimally enough to cover the cost of providing you with that water,” Damania said. “This might well mean free water if you are exceedingly poor,” he said. About a quarter of the world’s population, or some 1.6 billion people, live in countries where water already is scarce, according to the World Bank. Last month, 175 nations signed a deal reached last year in Paris to slow global warming and cut greenhouse gas emissions.

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contradicted 30 years of research supporting the safety of cosmetic talc. The company intends to appeal and will keep defending its products’ safety, she said. Ristesund said she used J&J’s talc-based powder products – which include the well-known Baby Powder and Shower to Shower Powder – on her genitals for decades. According to her lawyers, she was diagnosed with ovarian cancer and had to undergo a hysterectomy and related surgeries. Her cancer is now in remission. Jere Beasley, whose firm represents Ristesund, said his client was gratified with the verdict. The jury’s decision should “end the litigation” and compel J&J to settle the remaining cases, he said. J&J shares were down

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NAGALAND

Special discount for storm One year of NPCC under K Therie hit families in Mokokchung Party envisages upholding Articles 371 (A), commits to solve Naga political issue through peaceful means

Kohima, may 4 (mExN): On the day K Therie completes one year as the President of NPCC, the party has envisaged upholding Article 371 (A) and committed to its stand to endeavour to solve the Naga political problem through peaceful and constitutional means. “To this end, given opportunity to rule, congress shall play an effective mediatory role to secure political and economic solutions,” NPCC said in a press release. Therie was appointed as the President of Nagaland Pradesh Congress Committee (NPCC) on May 5, 2015. NPCC also asserted its duty to safeguard, protect and preserve the ethos of social, secular, and democratic principles. It also reaffirmed that it shall be national in outlook, but regional in content. With bounden duty to uphold the Constitution,

the party maintained, it stands to “fight against the constant perverse threat and growing religious intolerances perpetrated by the BJP-RSS fundamentalists and other agents alike.” It also pointed out that the 12-year rule of NPF led BJP-DAN government in Nagaland leaves behind “a totally crippled state financial health and a legacy of disarray and decay governmental machineries and institutions. And in utter desperation to be in the government, the NPF led DAN formed an unprecedented unconstitutional formation of Oppositionless Government infested with all-time high corruption.” Therefore, considering the need to champion the cause of the people’s desire, the NPCC proclaimed its ‘NPCC Roadmap’ booklet. And, while standing on the threshold of envisioning a transformative change,

it re-dedicated itself to stand by the 10-Point Modalities signed in 1978 with the AICC President Indira Gandhi. The NPCC also re-affirmed dedication and support to the AICC leadership under Sonia Gandhi, President AICC, Rahul Gandhi, Vice President AICC, Narayanasamy, General Secretary AICC (i/c NE States), and Dr. K. Jayakumar, Secretary (i/c Nagaland). The party further highlighted its achievements and activities in the last one year under the leadership of K Therie. NPCC mentioned that it had reaffirmed commitment and allegiance to the INC and NPCC Constitution Article I & II in upholding the Constitution and the principles of ‘Socialism, Secularism and democracy’. It had also resolved to carry out revamp process and reconstitute committees at all levels.

On November 6, 2015, the Executive Committee expelled 6 NPCC Members and 2 Congress Members from the party for a period of 3 years for anti-party activities. And further, Show Cause notice was served as per the directive of the AICC to 4 AICC Members (NPCC) and recommended for disciplinary action as per the recommendation of the DAC. Supreme Court admitted the INC Writ petition for disqualification case against the 8 suspended Congress MLAs and tagged along with NCP case on March 29, 2016. NPCC also constituted a ‘Fact Finding Committee’ for 2013-2015 enrolment case under the Chairmanship of Ayangba Aonok, Working President, NPCC on April 14, 2016. Meanwhile, ‘NPCC Constitution Amendment Committee’ was constituted with Khriedi Theünuo, Vice President, NPCC as Convener

on April 15, 2016. Among the achievements, NPCC mentioned release of ‘NPCC Roadmap’ on September 24, 2015, launching of Congress theme song ‘This Land is Your Land’ on the same day. NPCC also accomplished ‘NPCC Mass Contact for Change’ tour covering all the eleven districts from January 21 to 30, 2016. NPCC in collaboration with KDCC also celebrated ‘10 years of the launching of MGNREGA’ on February 2, 2016. It also celebrated ‘International Women’s Day’, 125th birth anniversary of Dr. B R Ambedkar, and 125th birth anniversary of Pt. Jawaharlal Nehru, where it resolved to undertake tree plantation in school compounds. The party also organised protest rally ‘Against Undemocratic & Vindictive Actions of BJP Government against Congress Ruled States’ on April 14, 2016.

moKoKchuNg, may 4 (mExN): Traders dealing in hardware and electrical goods in Mokokchung have agreed to sell goods at special “discounts” to the families affected by the strong winds on April 30/ May 1. The Mokokchung Chamber of Commerce and Industry (MCCI) had convened an emergency meeting on May 3 with its members dealing in hardware and electrical goods at its office, during which it was mutually agreed that the families affected by the winds deserved special consideration. This led to the traders agreeing to give the special discounts. MCCI through its president Tsükti Longkumer has informed that genuine affected individuals may therefore avail of the special offer by producing a note issued by the respective village/area chairman or GB to the MCCI. Beneficiaries may also contact the MCCI president at 9436006062.

VK Town-Maromi road inaugurated Former MLA R Lisen dies; condolences offered

Minister for Rural Development & REPA, CL John inaugurating VK town to Maromi village road on May 4. (DIPR Photo)

moKoKchuNg, may 4 (Dipr): Minister for Rural Development & REPA, C.L. John inaugurated the V.K Town to Maromi Village approach road under Zunheboto district on May 4. The road stretch of 0.75 km was completely soiled, metal and black topped under the MGNREGA/Convergence fund. The minister appreciated the quality of work done and the judicious use of funds. John thanked the local legislator

and Parliamentary Secretary of Information and Public Relations, Khekaho Assumi, the Maromi village GBs and DBs, V.K.R.S.U and the administration led by EAC Mongo, V.K Town for their sincere efforts in successful implementation of this project. The Minister was accompanied by Parliamentary Secretary of Information and Public Relations, Khekaho Assumi, Advisor to C.M, Merentoshi Jamir, and Obed Sumi.

Kohima, may 4 (mExN): Chief Minister TR Zeliang and NLA Speaker Chotisuh Sazo have expressed grief at the demise of R. Lisen, former Member of Nagaland Legislative Assembly (NLA) in Dimapur. A condolence message from Zeliang recollected that a theologian by education and inclination, late Lisen entered into politics when he successfully contested in the first general election in Nagaland in 1964. He returned to the field of theology and served as the Pastor of Mokokchung Town Baptist Church in 1968. Even after retirement from active politics, Lisen continued to serve the people by translating, printing and reprinting the books written by early American missionaries about the Northeast India, Zeliang

said. Even at his ripe old age, he actively and passionately continued as recent as last year to educate the younger generation about the contributions of the missionaries to the Naga society in particular and the region in general, he added. “A pioneer Naga theologian and social worker, he was also a pioneer state politician who attempted to provide good governance to the people with a liberal dose of Christian ethics to administration. In his death, Nagas have lost a truly Christian social and political activist who wanted to change the people and society according to the Holy Book,” Zeliang stated. In a separate message, Sazo recounted that late R. Lisen was a youth worker in Mokokchung from 1958-1963; attended second Asian Baptist Youth Conference held in

Tokyo in 1961; got elected to the Nagaland Legislative Assembly in the general election held in 1964 from Jangpetkong constituency but later resigned. He was re-elected from Mokokchung Town constituency in the general election held in 1974. “Late R. Lisen has infinitely upheld highest decorum on the floor of the Nagaland Assembly. In his public life he at all times adhered to the principle of honesty, probity, and simple living,” Sazo said. The condolence note further stated that the late MLA contributed abundantly for the development of the state of Nagaland. He also demonstrated supreme concern for the welfare of the poor, it added. Sazo and Zeliang also conveyed heartfelt condolences to the family of the deceased.

NERP: CEO Nagaland visits Phek, NSCN (R) Kilonser visits storm hit places may 4 (mExN): urges for clean and correct e-roll moN, Langkhuh Konyak, Kilon-

phEK, may 4 (Dipr): The Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) of Nagaland, Sanjay Kumar visited Phek district for sensitization on NERP programme. He was accompanied by Deputy CEO, Khekugha Sumi; Assistant CEO, Awa Lorim; and Nokho representing The Naga Blog. The CEO had a meeting with the Administration Officers, head of offices, BLOs, Campus Ambassadors and Nodal Officer, Official In-charge of VRECS, head of colleges, higher secondary schools, Village Council Chairmen, Panchayat Chairmen and representatives of the Villages/ Towns from Phek division at new DC’s office building. The CEO informed that the main objective of his visit is electoral roll purification and part of its strategy is to sensitize

the district election machineries and the public functionaries in the grassroots level on the ongoing National Electoral Roll Purification (NERP) 2016 and also the Systematic Voters Education and Electoral Participation (SVEEP) campaign. He further explained the duty and responsibilities of the BLOs and participation of the Village Councils for clean and correct registration in electoral roll. Other members of his team also exhorted the gathering to stop false entry into the electoral roll. The same meeting was conducted for Chozuba sub-division at ADC office, Chozuba on May 2, for Meluri sub-division at ADC’s Office, Meluri on May 3, and for Pfutsero sub-division at ADC’s Office, Pfutsero on May 3.

ser, NSCN (Reformation) visited storm hit Angjangyang Town and Jakphang village in Mon district on May 2. In a press release, Langkhuh informed that he witnessed the Changli Morung at Jakphang village and church building in Angjangyang Town damaged by the storm. He held short meeting with the village elders and church leaders and donated whatever he had to the victim/villagers, the release said. The Kilonser further appealed to the district administration and State

UBCA-NEI on May 14 at United Baptist Church, Walford Dimapur. Rev. L. Hevuto Awomi, Executive Secretary, UBCA-NEI will be the speaker of the fellowship.

All pastors, women leaders, youth leaders and Sunday school supervisors have been informed to attend the service. Meanwhile, the association is organizing a 54 hours chain of

prayer programme on May 10 starting from 3:00 am till 12 noon on May 12. Therefore, all the churches have been asked to maintain the specific prayer hours given to each church.

Fourteen students graduate from GCTC Representatives of KARAA with HADA Gaon GB and others during the installation programme on May 3.

KhatKhati, may 4 (mExN): The installation programme of GB, HADA Gaon, Khatkhati, Karbi Anglong, Assam, was held on May 3 at the village amidst a large gathering. Topan Rengma was formally bequeathed with the title of Gaon Bura by representatives from Karbi Anglong Gaonbura Association (KARAA), the apex body of GBs in Karbi Anglong, a press release from GK Rengma, Chairman, HADA Gaon Welfare Board informed. Jiten Ronghang, Adviser, KARAA, said that his organisation was ready to co-operate with any of the indigenous communities in bequeathing titles if villages fulfill criteria, the release said. Meanwhile, GK Rengma during the programme informed that the village had 187 households and more than 500 members. He also revealed that the village was founded in 2008. David Rengma, prominent politician of Karbi Anglong also spoke on the occasion.

Dimapur, may 4 (mExN): Golden Crown Theological College (GCTC) hosted its 12th graduation ceremony, where 14 students graduated – 7 with B.Th and 7 with Diploma in Theology. Along with the graduation ceremony, GCTC also hosted a thanksgiving service to acknowledge the blessings of God towards the college, specifically for the State government’s recognition of both Theology and Music Department, and for accreditation by ATA, which connects GCTC to over 100 colleges in India and abroad, a press release received here said. Yanbemo Ovung, Associate Pastor, Lotha Baptist Church Dimapur delivered the graduation message, in which he challenged the graduates to be effective Apologists for the Gospel of Jesus Christ, according to the release. Rev. Dr Nzan Odyuo, Director and Principal, GCTC, Rev MK Dhar, Registrar, and Donwibou Pamai, Aca-

Meanwhile, the MCCI along with the Mokokchung Entrepreneurs Consortium (MEC) donated a sum of Rs.50,000/- each to the District Relief Committee that was formed by the district administration after strong winds and heavy rains struck parts of Mokokchung district rendering hundreds homeless and more than a thousand families affected. Representatives of the two organizations handed a cash of Rs. 1 lakh to the Deputy

Commissioner of Mokokchung, Sushil Kumar Patel (IAS) at his office chamber towards this cause on Wednesday. The Deputy Commissioner expressed gratitude to the two organizations for their contribution and hoped that more organizations and individuals would come forward with donations. He also informed that the Officers Club Mokokchung had also donated Rs.50,000/towards the same cause.

MEx FILE AAUD meeting Dimapur, may 4 (mExN): A meeting of Akuluto Area Union Dimapur (AAUD) executive members and village representatives will be held on May 6, 3:30 pm at AAUD banker’s residence. Therefore, AAUD General Secretary, Lhokuto Kiho in a press release has requested all the executive members to attend the same positively.

RSUD to visit Rengma inhabited colonies Dimapur, may 4 (mExN): Rengma Students' Union Dimapur (RSUD) will be visiting the areas/ colonies in Dimapur predominantly inhabited by the Rengma Nagas starting May 7. A press release from RSUD President, Tenyebinlo Himb and General Secretary, Notilo Kent informed that the union will hold meeting with leaders of the areas on issues pertaining to the welfare of the students' community. The objective is to uphold the unity and brotherhood and to strengthen the communication gap felt among the students, according to the release. Five localities in and around Dimapur have been identified for the awareness tour. Therefore, all area leaders, individuals concerned have been requested to plan, prepare and participate for the success of the tour.

NSCN (IM) Kilo Affairs condoles

Dimapur, may 4 (mExN): The Ministry of Kilo Affairs, NSCN (IM) has expressed sadness at the sudden demise of fellow national worker Hukaito Sumi, Deputy Secretary, Kilo Affairs and CSD In-charge of Zunheboto. The Ministry expressed sympathies to the bereaved family. A condolence message from S Among, Secretary and L Pukhrene, Joint Secretary, Ministry of Kilo Affairs, NSCN (IM) said Hukaito enrolled in the national service on October 20, 2005 as Army and after serving five years as an army, he retired as 2nd Lieutenant in May 2010. He was later reinstated in the civil setup in the same year. “He was a man of strong character and determination, who served the Nation in various capacities with due sinAngjangyang Town Baptist Church which was damaged cerity and faithfulness. His steadfast contribution for by the storm recently. the nation will be remembered and respected by all Government to extend help ed/damaged villages in any National workers,” the note stated. and assistance to the affect- part of Nagaland.

New GB of HADA Gaon installed UBCA-NEI fellowship & chain of prayer Dimapur, may 4 (mExN): United Baptist Churches Association, North East India (UBCA-NEI) will hold a one day fellowship of church leaders under

Representatives of MCCI and MEC along with the DC of Mokokchung at the latter’s office after handing over cash towards the District Relief Committee on May 4.

School of The Fatherheart Ministries

Kohima, may 4 (mExN): During the School of The Fatherheart Ministries, there will be an open session with the School Leader Richard Jones at Jubilee Memorial Centre (near St Mary School), Lerie, Kohima on May 6. The School is a one week environment for one to encounter, experience, and dwell in the revelation of The Father’s Love, according to a press release received here. The keynote speakers are Richard and Nia Jones from Malaysia, Robert Jan Valster from Netherlands and Lucy from England. Besides the delegates from different zones in India, delegates from Zimbabwe, USA, New Zealand, Netherlands and Indonesia are also attending the school. All have been invited to the open session on May 6.

CLKK meeting on May 7

Graduating students of Golden Crown Theological College.

demic Dean, presented the awards, certificates and the graduates. In the Bachelor of Theology program, Merebeni Ovung received the awards for all 8 disciplines - Religion and Society, Theology and Ethics, Biblical Studies, Church History, Christian Ministry, General Studies, Music and Bible Knowledge. In the Diploma of Theology program, Mhal-

amo Kikon and Teresa Zira received the academic award. Rev Khing, Director, Asia Soul Winners, commissioned and prayed for the graduating students. The GCTC Choir led by conductor Avoni Odyuo sang three choral pieces, while the GCTC alumni also presented a special number. The performances can be viewed at Global Chapter.

Dimapur, may 4 (mExN): There will be a handing and taking over of the office of the Chishi Limi Kughuko Kuqhakulu (CLKK) on May 7, 4:00 pm at the CLKK banker’s residence in Lhomithi village, Dimapur. Therefore, all the new as well as old office bearers, executive members and advisors of CLKK have been requested to attend the meeting.

CORRIgENdUM Apropos to the news item ‘Lbjo Dzüyie in Viswema village inaugurated’ published on May 3 issue, a DIPR report has corrected that the fact should be read as “Monolith of Age Old Lbjo Dzüyie at Viswema village unveiled” and not inaugurated as mentioned. Inconvenience regretted.

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THE MORUNG EXPRESS

The Power of Truth

The Morung Express volume Xi issue 122 By Aheli moitra

Sovereignty!

friend posted the results of the Nagaland Board of School Education’s classes 10 (HSLC) and 12 (HSSLC) examinations on a social networking forum and labelled them, ‘Sovereignty!’ Indeed, for many students the results will mean an independent road ahead to determine their own future. Some of the toppers interviewed by this newspaper had already determined specific paths to take up. One wants to traverse the road through St. Edmund’s College Shillong towards becoming a lecturer of History. She enjoyed the study of history, she said, and gave immense credit to her teachers. Another wants to be a chartered accountant, another a doctor and one a teacher. Year after year, the top charts of Nagaland’s examination results have been ruled by women. It is encouraging to note that families living in Nagaland’s urban sector are giving equal opportunities of study and accomplishment to their girl children. But the heart goes out to the young students in government schools, both in the urban as well as the rural sector. Out of the 67 schools that secured 100% pass percentage, 62 were private schools while 5 were government schools. On the contrary, out of the 31 schools that showed nil results, 30 were government schools while one was a private school. These numbers should not come as a surprise. If you are poor and marginalised in Nagaland, you do not have the right to “sovereignty.” Government schools, in many places, are falling apart. Over the past years we have seen government school teachers employed under various centrally sponsored schemes—SSA, RMSA, Hindi—more on the streets (trying to claim their basic salaries) than in their schools. Some teachers who enjoy fixed employment and timely salaries are not bothered to report to their schools of deputation. Even when students were left to learn on their own, textbooks are missing. In some places, school buildings are without walls, their roofs ready to fall. In others, a school has been sanctioned but the building doesn’t exist. After making it through these hurdles, when the student comes home, the parents are overburdened with poverty to guide the child. The government, being a body for social, economic, cultural and political welfare of the people, has abdicated its responsibilities towards the next generation by adding to their oppression within the new global systems. This does not mean that children are growing up without knowledge being passed on to them. Thanks to the traditional systems still intact, at least the youth are able to pick up knowledge from their fields, of their seeds, through their parents, in the forest or at the market. In that, the State, with a government, is almost pointless to the determination of their future. While wishing all students the very best for each of their futures, let us hope that the toppers will live up to their careers but also make changes to the society which has blunted the opportunities that could have been; that they will speak up for the rights of all in economic-socio-political decision making, for good and free education for all, and the right to 'sovereignty and self determination' for all. Other notes may be sent to moitramail@yahoo.com

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Rupesh Dutta IANS

Food security act not available for vulnerable tribal groups

he government's "inability" to implement the Food Security Act among the 'Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups' in India has resulted in a drop in their population, National Commission for Scheduled Tribes (NCST) head Rameshwar Oraon has said. The former union minister of state for tribal affairs, who took over as chairperson of NCST in 2013, has also questioned the existence of many such PVGT communities if the government does not consider the seriousness of the issue. "Food security is not at all available to the tribals. It is a major problem as far as the question of their existence is concerned. The government is not understanding that the PVTGs are very vulnerable community and there is a big question on their existence if the food security programme continues to elude them," Oraon told IANS in an interview. Recounting that when he was on a recent official visit to Garhwa district of Jharkhand, he was told that community members of Korwas and Parhaiyas were buying rice at Rs.2030 per kg, a steep price for the poor communities. "I was shocked to hear that members of PVTG communities were buying their staple food --rice -- at Rs.20-30 per kg. They are supposed to get all this at a very low rate under the Food Security Act. This is too costly for communities who neither have any permanent source of income nor any help from the government for economic empowerment," said Oraon, 69, who belongs to the Congress and was MoS Tribal Affairs during the United Progressive Alliance (UPA) rule. The Particularly vulnerable tribal group (PVTG) (earlier known as Primitive tribal group) is a government of India classification created with the purpose of enabling improvement in the condition of certain communities with particularly low development indices. The Jharkhand leader, who became a politician after relinquishing a career with the Indian Police Service, also said the NCST will conduct a comprehensive study of the PVTGs across the country to properly check their state of vulnerability and submit the results to the government. "Looking at the deteriorating situation of the PVTGs, our commission will be making a comprehensive study of their problems and living conditions. We will submit the outcome to the government to comply with its recommendations. The studies available on such communities now are haphazard," said Oraon. Concerned about the situation, the National Human Rights Commission recently organised a two-day national conference in the national capital to look at the state-wise assessment of the action taken on the National Food Security Act, 2013. Asked when the NCST would commence its study, the Congress leader said the process has already begun and it is at a preliminary stage. Emphasising that over the years the tribal population in India has only witnessed "disappointment" at the hands of successive governments, he said: "Over the years only the categorization of the tribal population has changed, but not their population and their conditions. They live in backward areas, forest areas and in inaccessible areas. Education has been a dream." Oraon said in many ashram schools for ethnic tribals, a mid-day meal was only a dream and many times the teachers would be making the arrangements for the students' meal with their own money. "The arrangements are not satisfactory. I recently visited some schools and I was told that they are not getting foodgrains. The teachers were managing the foodgrains and were feeding the students. Many students have fled because they are not getting facilities," said Oraon. He said that tribals have received "only promises" by the government in term of implementing the Food Security Act and that the PVTGs were the worst affected.

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Herve Verhoosel Inter Press Service

Choose Humanity: Make the Impossible Choice Possible!

e have arrived at the point of no return. At this very moment the world is witnessing the highest level of humanitarian needs since World War Two. We are experiencing a human catastrophe on a titanic scale: 125 million in dire need of assistance, over 60 million people forcibly displaced, and 218 million people affected by disasters each year for the past two decades. More than $20 billion is needed to aid the 37 countries currently affected by disasters and conflicts. Unless immediate action is taken, 62 percent of the global population– nearly two-thirds of all of us- could be living in what is classified as fragile situations by 2030. Time and time again we heard that our world is at a tipping point. Today these words are truer than ever before. The situation has hit home. We are slowly understanding that none of us is immune to the ripple effects of armed conflicts and natural disasters. We’re coming face to face with refugees from war-torn nations and witnessing firsthand the consequences of global warming in our own backyards. We see it, we live it, and we can no longer deny it. These are desperate times. With so much at stake, we have only one choice to make: humanity. Now is the time to stand together and reverse the rising trend of humanitarian needs. Now is the time to create clear, actionable goals for change to be implemented within the next three years that are grounded in our common humanity, the one value that unites us all. This is why the United Nations Secretary-General is calling on world leaders to reinforce our collective responsibility to guard humanity by attending the first-ever World Humanitarian Summit. From May 23rd to the 24th, our leaders are being asked to come together in Istanbul, Turkey, to agree on a core set of actions that will chart a course for real change. This foundation for change was not born overnight. It was a direct result of three years of consultations with more than 23,000 people in 153 countries. On the basis of the consultation process, the United Nations SecretaryGeneral launched his report for the World Humanitarian Summit titled “One Humanity, Shared responsibility. As a roadmap to guide the Summit, the report outlines a clear vision for global leadership to take swift and collective action toward strengthening the coordination of humanitarian and crisis relief. Aptly referred to as an “Agenda for Humanity,” the report lays out groundbreaking changes to the humanitarian system that, once put into action, will promptly help to alleviate suffering, reduce risk and lessen vulnerability on a global scale. The Agenda is also linked to the Sustainable Development Goals, which specifically maps out a timeline

for the future and health of our world. Imagine the end of poverty, inequality and civil war by 2030. Is it possible? Undoubtedly so. Most importantly, the Secretary-General has called for measurable progress within the next three years following the Summit. As such, the Summit is not an endpoint, but a kick-off towards making a real difference in the lives of millions of women, men and children. It’s an unprecedented opportunity for global leaders to mobilize the political will to address some of the most pressing challenges of our time. So, how to take action? The Agenda specifies five core responsibilities that the international community must shoulder if we expect to end our shared humanitarian crises. These core responsibilities offer a framework for unified and concentrated action to Summit attendees, leadership and the public at large. Once implemented, change will inevitably follow. 1. Prevent and End Conflict: Political leaders (including the UN Security Council) must resolve to not only manage crises, but also to prevent them. They must analyse conflict risks and utilize all political and economic means necessary to prevent conflict and find solutions, working with their communities – youth, women and faith-based groups – to find the ones that work. The Summit presents a unique opportunity to gain political momentum and commitment from leaders to promote and invest in conflict prevention and mediation in order to reduce the impacts of conflicts, which generate 80 percent of humanitarian needs. 2. Respect Rules of War: Most states have signed and implemented international humanitarian and human rights laws, but, sadly, few are respect-

ed or monitored. Unless violators are held accountable each time they break these laws, civilians will continue to make up the vast majority of those killed in conflict – roughly 90 percent. Hospitals, schools and homes will continue to be obliterated and aid workers will continue to be barred access from injured parties. The Summit allows a forum for which leadership can promote the protection of civilians and respect for basic human rights. 3. Leave No One Behind: Imagine being forcibly displaced from your home, being stateless or targeted because of your race, religion or nationality. Now, imagine that development programs are put in place for the world’s poorest; world leaders are working to diminish displacement; women and girls are empowered and protected; and all children – whether in conflict zones or not – are able to attend school. Imagine a world that refuses to leave you behind. This world could become our reality. At the Summit, the Secretary-General will call on world leaders to commit to reducing internal displacement by 50 percent before 2030. 4. Working Differently to End Need: While sudden natural disasters often take us by surprise, many crises we respond to are predictable. It is time to commit to a better way of working hand-in-hand with local systems and development partners to meet the basic needs of at-risk communities and help them prepare for and become less vulnerable to disaster and catastrophe. Both better data collection on crisis risk and the call to act early are needed and required to reduce risk and vulnerability on a global scale. The Summit will provide the necessary platform for commitment to

new ways of working together toward a common goal – humanity. 5. Invest in Humanity: If we really want to act on our responsibility toward vulnerable people, we need to invest in them politically and financially, by supporting collective goals rather than individual projects. This means increasing funding not only to responses, but also to crisis preparedness, peacebuilding and mediation efforts. It also means being more creative about how we fund national non-governmental organizations – using loans, grants, bonds and insurance systems in addition to working with investment banks, credit card companies and Islamic social finance mechanisms. It requires donors to be more flexible in the way they finance crises (i.e., longer-term funding) and aid agencies to be as efficient and transparent as possible about how they are spending money. Our world is at a tipping point. The World Humanitarian Summit and its Agenda for Humanity are more necessary today than ever before. We, as global citizens, must urge our leaders to come together at the Summit and commit to the necessary action to reduce human suffering. Humanity must be the ultimate choice. (Herve Verhoosel is the Spokesperson of the World Humanitarian Summit (WHS), to be hosted in Istanbul on May 23-24. He was previously leading the Roll Back Malaria office at the UN in New York and was also Head of External Relations, Advocacy and Communication. In this Op-Ed Verhoosel introduces this major event, the first ever of its kind, which will bring together governments, humanitarian organizations, people affected by humanitarian crises and new partners including the private sector to propose solutions.)

Myanmar's Transition: The 'Fun' Part is Over Harry Krejsa

The Diplomat

o matter how the United States and Myanmar choose to proceed, continued reform will be messy Many have recently debated whether U.S. president Barack Obama’s foreign policy can appropriately be deemed “realist.” Whether or not it fits the academic definition, the Obama administration’s worldview has evinced an audacious level of pragmatism—a pragmatism perhaps best illustrated by Myanmar. Obama and Myanmar’s Nobel Peace Prizewinning opposition leader, Aung San Suu Kyi, found usefully practical partners in one another and have achieved impressively idealistic ends. Continued reform there, however, will require even more hard-nosed approaches to difficult dilemmas by both the United States and Myanmar. In 2011, the Obama administration saw the shifting political dynamics in Myanmar as an opportunity to flex its campaign-pledged pragmatism and productively engage with a traditionally hostile regime. Following a limited opening by the military government, then-Secretary of State Hillary Clinton became the first such official to visit Myanmar in 56 years. While conferring with the recently-released Suu Kyi, she reportedly told Clinton, “I don’t want to be an icon, I want to be a politician,” and that she was ready to get her hands dirty in the hard work of politics. Following years of house arrest, Suu Kyi subsequently joined (and, in

so doing, legitimized) the military-led transition. The Obama administration shifted decades of U.S. policy toward Myanmar, pairing limited sanctions relief with continued diplomatic pressure. A subsequent chain of events led to historic elections and sweeping victories for Suu Kyi and her National League for Democracy (NLD) party. Indeed, Suu Kyi and President Obama’s willingness to take risks in murky political environments has yielded significant progress, but the road ahead will require both of them (and their successors) to continue making difficult compromises. While Suu Kyi works to rebalance governing power away from the military, she may also need to be reminded of the importance of building sustainable, inclusive governing institutions herself. Shortly before I interviewed Suu Kyi a year ago in the pre-election transition period, she was assailed in the press for her “authoritarian” tendencies. She was centralizing power, local media charged, among herself, the NLD’s small circle of elders, and ethnic Burmans. When she arrived at our meeting, Suu Kyi had brought along a PR show of force, flaunting the NLD’s youngest member of parliament and a smattering of members from ethnic minority constituencies, all having changed from their parliamentary uniforms into their communities’ traditional garb. Though she dodged questions about building institutions outside of

herself, she had constructed quite the photo-op. Suu Kyi and the new government have attracted similar criticism for legislating her even more authority and for putting human rights violations among ethnic minorities (like that of the Rohingya) on the back burner. Despite these shortcomings, Suu Kyi remains a critical partner for the United States in moving the strategically-located and resource-rich Myanmar forward with democratic and economic reform, but she is not the only such partner. U.S. policy should also build more bridges to Myanmar’s armed forces. The military remains the most important political actor in Myanmar even while now in formal opposition. It still wields broad authority under the current (military-drafted) constitution, and progress toward a more functional and balanced civil-military relationship will be critical to Myanmar’s future. The United States understandably has strict statutory limitations on engaging with Myanmar’s military, owing to its role in decades of brutal oppression. Congress and the president should consider cracking open the door to such engagement. Without bolstering its lethality, more open lines of communication could influence Myanmar’s military institutionally, pushing it closer toward meaningful civilian control and a productive role in national defense and stability. There are templates for U.S. security cooperation that could strike this

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balance. The Defense Institutional Reform Reform Initiative and the Ministry of Defense Advisor program have been suggested as venues for American experts and civilians to help professionalize the military of Myanmar and build its civilian relationships. Eventually, the United States should also consider engaging in training and exercises focused on humanitarian needs and disaster relief. Encouraging such a mission reorientation could provide the military with opportunities to build its professionalization in the field, while also turning its sense of identity and prestige toward less political ends. No matter how the United States and Myanmar choose to proceed, continued reform will be messy. Obama, Clinton, and Suu Kyi have demonstrated, however, that true progress can spring from difficult compromises when paired with hard-nosed pragmatism. In a strikingly short amount of time, a country previously compared to North Korea in its level of isolation and oppression has taken incomplete but very promising steps toward becoming a modern and democratic state. With reform’s low-hanging fruit now picked, the next U.S. administration and its partners in Myanmar will need to bring continued pragmatism to the challenging decisions that lie ahead. Harry Krejsa is the Asia-Pacific Security Research Associate at the Center for a New American Security in Washington, D.C. He co-led a field study of Myanmar’s 2015 general election preparations for Princeton University.

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"To demand peace is not a crime"

President Erdogan's attack on academics and freedom of speech calls into question whether Turkey will ever comply with the Copenhagen Criteria which govern EU accession. But does Turkey care? Margaret Owen

n April 21st, four Turkish academics, Meral Camci, Kivanc Ersoy, Muzeffer Kaya and Esra Mungan, after five weeks remanded in prison, were brought to the Heavy Penal Court in Istanbul to face charges of making “propaganda for terrorism” and of association with the PKK (Kurdistan Workers’ Party), labelled as a terrorist organisation by the EU and the US. The indictment accused them under Article 7(2) of Turkey’s anti-terror law and if convicted they could face sentences of up to 7 ½ years in detention. Although at the end of the day, the prisoners were released, and the Judge adjourned the case to September 27th, confusion reigns among the academics and the lawyers. This trial attracted, rightly, international attention, as it illustrated how far President Erdogan is prepared to go to prohibit freedom of speech in order to silence any criticism of his policies, even when it is clear that the government’s actions breach both international and European law and its own constitution which guarantees freedom of speech. To attack Turkey’s eminent scholars in this way has brought protests and support for the academics from people all over Turkey. Thousands filled the square in front of the Court before the hearing carrying banners and calling for the scholars’ release. Unlike previous trials under the Anti-Terror Act of lawyers, journalists, trade unionists, and Kurdish politicians this one was attended by more than eleven consuls including those from the UK and the US as well as many international observers and human rights bodies. I was there as an observer from the UK. These four defendants, two women and two men, were selected for arrest and imprisonment simply because they happened to be the ones who publicly read out, on March 1st, in the offices of EGITIM SEM, the Education and Science Workers Union, the press statement affirming their commitment to the January “ACADEMICS FOR PEACE PETITION” to President Erdogan entitled “WE WILL NOT BE A PARTY TO THIS CRIME”. This petition had been signed by over 1,128 Turkish academics from different universities and disciplines, and now by several hundred Western intellectuals, including such luminaries as Noam Chomsky. A further 1,000 Turkish academics have since added their names to the petition. The academics denounced the Turkish government for renewing conflict in the Kurdish South-East and demanded that those responsible for violations of human rights and humanitarian law should be made accountable and punished. They drew attention to the perpetration of collective punishment of civilians trapped in the Kurdish towns and villages under curfew, the killings, destruction of homes and livelihoods, the withholding of food, water, and medicine from people in need, and the displacement of thousands fleeing the violence. They called on all govern-

ven if I was not born in a Christian family; even if I was born and brought up in a society of atheists; even if I had never seen a temple, mosque, gurudwara or church; even if I had never heard about Ram, Buddha, Mohammad or Jesus; even if I am told throughout my school and college years that man evolved from monkeys; even if everybody around me says that there is no God and no spirit and that life is all that you can see with your eyes……… still then, I would be convinced that there is a God. Yes, I don’t need to read a religious book to know that there is God and I also do not need any religious man or holy man to tell me that there is God. I can be convinced about the existence of God by simply living, experiencing and observing the things that I see and encounter in my daily life. My world began on the day I was born and it will end on the day I die. As I live and look around me and observe and meditate, I see that I am surrounded by overwhelming evidences that there must be such a thing as a God. Many things that I see and come across everyday and many things that I have heard and read give me the idea and notion of God and I simply cannot ignore these overwhelming ideas and notions about the existence of God. In my short lifetime thus far, I have seen, heard and read many phenomena getting manifested over and over again and time and time again. All these phenomena give me the idea of God: 1) History and its dynamics 2) Science and its wonders 3) Society and its evolution 4) Culture and its profound impacts on man and society 5) Archeology and its revelations 6) The rise and fall of civilizations 7) The mysteries of space and its constant exploration by men 8) The constant evolution and modification of philosophies 9) The constant flow and exchange of ideas, beliefs and notions. 10) The intrinsic and fundamental natures of man 11) The miracle of birth and the reality of death All these phenomena tell me that there must be a God who is constant, unchanging and everlasting. Yes, there is definitely someone or something out there that is much bigger and greater than what I can see with my natural eyes. And life may be nothing but just a learning process to ex-

Academics supporting the petition with the author outside the court, Istanbul

ments across the world to reconsider their relations with Turkey, and they pleaded for the resurrection of the peace talks with the Kurds that Ankara broke off in July, 2015. Some 50 academics have already been dismissed from their posts and 27 suspended by the disciplinary committees of their universities pending the criminal investigations by the Prosecutor of all the academics who signed the petition. So there are now over 2,000 Turkish scholars, researcher and university teachers being accused of supporting terrorism. This attack against freedom of speech and targeting the intellectual heart of Turkish society through the universities is the most vicious illustration of how determined is President Erdogan to allow no criticism of his policies, even when his actions breach all international human rights and legal standards. Also it shows the extremes he will go to in order to silence his critics, including exploiting the already seriously flawed justice system – flawed because it lacks independence – so as to lock up journalists, trade unionists, teachers, writers, Kurdish politicians, co-mayors and now its scholars. In the packed courtroom the defendants and their lawyers tore to shreds the allegations in the Prosecutor’s indictment, because they contained not an iota of evidence that any crime had been committed. There was, they argued, no proof that any of them had ever been in communication with the PKK as stated in the indictment, or even knew its present co-chair Bese Hozat, from whom, the Prosecutor alleged, they had received orders to write this petition. “To demand peace is not a crime” was a constant declaration throughout the hearing. This trial was described by the lawyers as a “legal scandal “. “We expect you to end this parody of a trial, in which there are so many illegal irregularities. Acquit the defendants and drop this case which is damaging Turkey’s reputation internationally” urged one of the lawyers representing the defendants. Ceran Uysal, one of the women lawyers, pointed out that anyway no law existed regarding the issuing of press statements and that the AKP was targeting and punishing academics because it feared their influ-

ence on intellectual life and on the youth. Meral Camci, the psychology professor, spoke for all her academic colleagues when she said “as scholars we value the truth and critical thinking is central to all our disciplines”. Kivanc Ersoy, the mathematician, in rejecting the allegations, declared “as intellectuals we have the responsibility to promote peace. We, the intellectuals, are the conscience of Turkey, just as JeanPaul Sartre was the conscience of France when he denounced De Gaulle’s policies that caused such suffering in Algeria. We should not be punished for it”. Muzeffer Kaya, the historian and social scientist, displaying the hand-cuff scars on his wrist, berated the Prosecutor for the fictions in the indictment that tried to link him and his colleagues with “people we have never met and did not know”. “We are scholars, we have ideals, and we are for justice and truth. We have the right, under Article 25 of the Constitution to express our thoughts, to advance knowledge, and share ideas. These are not crimes. We have broken no law”. He said “ We could not stay silent. Our petition is for peace. We could not let our children pay the price in the future for the government’s mistakes”. After four hours of speeches by the defendants and their lawyers, in a court crowded with the families of the imprisoned scholars, other Turkish lawyers and international observers, finally, late in the afternoon, there was an extraordinary development. Suddenly, unexpectedly, the Prosecutor, most probably realising that he had been utterly defeated, that his indictment was shown to be a construction of fictions, proposed to the Judge that he withdraw the indictment under the Anti-Terror Act and instead charge the defendants under the infamous Penal Code Article 301. This article makes it a crime to “insult Turkishness”. However, in 2008, under pressure from the European Court of Human Rights, changes were made and it is now obligatory to get the Minister of Justice’s approval to file such a case. At this point everyone in the public area of the court rose to their feet shouting “Shame” and “Release them” until the judge ordered us

ThE IdEa of God

plore the ultimate truth. And as I meditate upon these phenomena that have manifested itself over and over again, I also recall the words of the wise King Solomon who said ‘there is nothing new under the sun’. Whether a person is a Christian, a Buddhist, a Hindu, a Muslim or even an atheist, their general idea of God is the same. All people assume God to be someone who is all powerful, who knows everything, who was there in the beginning and who will be there till the end, who will award good doers and punish wrong doers etc. And even my general idea and notion of God is exactly this. Yes, I would still come to believe that there is God through my daily experiences and by my observations and meditations of the things that I see around me and the many phenomena that have manifested itself time and time again here and elsewhere in the world throughout the long history of mankind. But now that I was born and brought up in a Christian family and that I have been told about the gospel of Jesus Christ umpteen times and that I was introduced to almost all the epic biblical stories and accounts right from my childhood years, I do believe that there can be no other God besides the God mentioned in the holy scriptures. Yes, there were times when I did not take my Biblical lessons seriously and there

were also times when I doubted and took the gospel for granted. But now as I live and come of age, I have realized that the gospel of Jesus fully complements and supplements not only my idea and notion of God but also my longing, desire and search for God. Yes, even through my secular sources, I could believe that there is God and today I am a believer of Jesus Christ because the gospel of Jesus does not in any way contradicts or contravenes my general idea of God.… rather it perfectly complements and supplements my notion about God. The gospel of Jesus Christ not only fulfills all the ideas and notions that I have of God but also tells me much more pleasing and astounding revelations. The gospel tells that man was created in the image of God to be like God himself and have fellowship with Him but because of man’s rebellious and sinful nature, God could not have fellowship with man (for me, this makes perfect sense). The gospel also tells that it was God himself who mitigated himself into a hapless fetus in the womb of a virgin, born into the world, grew up to be a man amongst men, taught and demonstrated the love, grace and power of God to the world and finally allowed himself to be crucified on a Roman cross 2000 years ago to let me know and understand His goodness and righteousness and

to sit down and be silent. Making such a bizarre proposal at this late hour clearly disconcerted the judge and his two assistant judges, who, instead of retiring to their chamber to discuss how to respond, started to use their mobile phones, under the gaze of all of us in the court. Everyone wondered who were they calling? Were they trying to contact the Minister of Justice, or the President himself? For this hearing was clearly a political trial and required a political solution. Finally, after a few minutes the verdict came. The defendants would be released. The case would resume on September 27th. Since there were no bail conditions, no requirements of giving up their passports, or reporting to the police, these scholars would be free to travel abroad, and, if they have not been suspended, resume their university duties. There was loud jubilation and cheers both inside and outside the court where hundreds were waiting for news. But now of course there reigns absolute confusion, both among the academics (over 2,000 are still subject to investigation under the Anti Terror Act) and the lawyers. Will the Justice Minister give the necessary approval for the change of indictment? What if he does not? Will the original indictment still stand? Does the proposal to use Article 301 apply just to these four defendants, or to all the signatories? What are the rights of the academics who have been sacked or not had their contracts removed? Meral Camci and Muzaffer Kaya are among the fifty who have lost their jobs. But Camci bravely responds “The University building may be closed but we can take the university to anywhere” and has invited her students to her home to continue their studies. Will everyone who signed the Petition have to wait till September to know their fate? Article 301 provides for imprisonment from 6 months to a year, but under Article 7(2) of the Anti-Terror Law imprisonment could last 7 and 1/2 years. This case has revealed, like never before, the deep flaws in Turkey’s justice system, and how it can be manipulated for political ends. It also exposes dramatically how any criticism of Erdogan and his AKP party is viewed as a crime. Erdogan has called the academics “traitors”. He has vowed to “annihilate” the PKK. And the PKK has retaliated by saying that they will resort to force if the violence does not stop, reminding Erdogan that it was the government that broke the peace process last year, not them. This trial has taken place just when the spotlight is on Turkey and Angela Merkel has promised to “hasten” Turkey’s accession to the EU if Turkey will contain the Syrian refugees and stop them from leaving for Europe. But this attack on freedom of speech and on the academics calls into question whether Turkey will ever comply with the Copenhagen Criteria which govern EU accession and with international and European international human rights and humanitarian law. But does Turkey care? Has it got the EU and the US over a barrel, as it has such a key role to play in the Syrian conflict and in addressing the refugee crisis? my inherent rebellious and fallen nature (here again, nothing can be truer than this). I completed my schooling in the year 1994, my graduation in the year 1999 and my post-graduation in the year 2001. But that does not mean that I stopped learning from the year 2001. In fact learning has been a constant and an ongoing process for me and I have learnt some most important lessons even after my academic learning got over. More importantly, I learnt many things about myself and others after I got married and became a father myself. And as I learn more and more through my daily experiences, I became more and more convinced about God and the gospel of Christ became more and more truer than ever before…… Yes, I believe that an ardent and genuine seeker of God can always find Him no matter who he is, what he is or where he is. He may be able to find God as a student of theology or even as a student of any secular discipline. Even if one is a student of science, archeology, history, sociology or of any other discipline, God can still be found even through these secular disciplines because in all these disciplines also, the handiwork of God is evident. I also believe that an ardent and genuine seeker of God can also find God by simply observing and meditating about the things that one sees and encounters in everyday life. And all will ultimately find fulfillment, satisfaction and true meaning in the gospel of Christ…once they hear and meditate about what the gospel says. I feel so because as I recollect history and its dynamics, science and its wonders, society and its evolution, archeology and its revelations, the rise and fall of civilizations, the intrinsic and fundamental natures of man, the miracle of birth and the reality of death, the mystery of space and its constant exploration by men, the constant evolution and modifications of philosophies and the constant flow and exchange of ideas……. Jesus Christ seems to be the only person standing constant and victorious above all these phenomena. Yes, I am an avid observer and devotee of all these phenomena that have taken place and I have always been not only fascinated and intrigued but also, at times, been puzzled and intimidated by these phenomena. But now that I am a believer of the gospel of Jesus Christ and that my idea of God begins and ends with Jesus, after all these phenomena have elapsed, the one thing that I find staring right into my eyes is the face of Jesus…..

Your Mentors Can Leverage You Towards Greater Success

uality education doesn’t always have to take place in schools, nor does it have to have a degree to be valid. Some of the most thoroughly educated people who are successful in life have no formal education; instead they have drawn knowledge and skills from others. On the other hand, there is no such thing as “self-education” to be successful. After all, who knows enough to educate himself? The truly successful people know they have not been self-educated. They have been mentored, either in person or by reading or association, by superior minds with greater skills and matured spirits. True success is more often caught than taught by those who are willing to go through the processes of mentoring, which involves thinking, feeling, observing, and doing … under the guidance of someone who has already walked down the path. By his superior experience and vision, a mentor is able to help us get to where we are willing to go. An experienced mentor can see things from a distance and give us the proper perspective. He can fill in the gaps of our ignorance. In mastering any new task, a good mentor can guide us through the complicated processes, help us avoid pitfalls, and warn us about the dangers. Do you know any successful person who doesn’t have a mentor? Look, for instance, at the story of Warren Buffet, the richest investor in the world---a billionaire many times over. When Buffet was a senior in college, he read a book called The Intelligent Investor by Benjamin Graham, perhaps the greatest investment advisor of the 20th century. For Buffet, reading this book was an eye-opener into the world of stock-market. When Buffet learned that Graham was teaching at Columbia University, he enrolled there, studied under Graham, and received a Master’s Degree in economics. After graduation, Buffet attempted to work at Benjamin Graham’s investment firm (even offering to work for free). After several rejections of Buffets’ appeal, Graham finally agreed to hire him three years later. So Buffet was able to spend the next two years being mentored by the famous investment guru. At the age of 25 Buffet returned home to Omaha, Nebraska, and launched the Buffet Associates, with seven investors. Buffet’s original stake was $100. But within five years, Buffet was a millionaire and on his way to becoming the most well-known stock market investor in history. If you want to achieve success, you must be mentored, if possible, by a master or several masters. Usually, the apprenticeship is two years or longer. You will want to absorb their wisdom, learn from their experiences, study what they studied or are studying, and even meet their contacts. That way you can learn to think like they think and obtain the results that they are obtaining. This is the quickest, safest, and easiest way to blaze forth with your own dream. Remember, you’re seeking more than information; you want a mentoring relationship--someone who can coach you to success. Mentors are not always easy to find because they are usually very busy people pursuing their own goals. Initially, your request for mentorship may be rejected. But if they are impressed by your seriousness, commitment, and teachable spirit, they will eventually recognize your value and will want to help you to achieve your goals. Over the years, I had the privilege of been mentored by two great souls. The first one was Dr. T. Isaac John, a well-respected executive official with the Government of India, who later founded Asian Christian Academy, Bangalore, in 1978. My up-close observation of Dr. John’s strong work-ethic, his drive for excellence, and his exceptional ability to influence others had a profound impact in my life (I had the honor of literally holding on to him till his last breath). My second mentor was Dr. Stanley D. Toussaint, who has a great analytical mind which is still razor-sharped even at age 86. He was a very academically brutal mentor who never spared me with an easy time. No, he didn’t teach me content; but he showed me how to do critical thinking on my own. Having been mentored for years and having mentored others for quite some time, I’d like to make five recommendations: First, find a mentor in the field of your interests. Second, accept a subordinate, learning position. Be willing to let your mentor expose your shallowness and dismantle your defense mechanism. For example, I’d say to anyone who asked for my mentoring, “If you want me to say only nice things about you, don’t expect me to serve as your mentor.” Third, let your mentor know that you have made a decision for progress, that he is dealing with a persistent person---a determined winner---so that he knows he isn’t wasting his time. Fourth, ask your mentor to help you ask the right questions and do things that will help you succeed. Fifth, put into effect immediately what you are learning. As a Chinese proverb puts it, “A single conversation across the table with a wise man is worth a month’s study of books.” So, remember the need to have a mentor. It is an essential part of leveraging you towards greater success.

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SC: Tobacco industry packs must carry bigger warnings NEW DELHI, May 4 (REutERs): India's Supreme Court told tobacco companies on Wednesday they must adhere to a new federal rule requiring much larger health warnings on cigarette packs, in a major setback for the $11 billion industry that opposes the new policy. The Supreme Court turned down a plea to stay implementation of the new rules introduced from April 1, which require health warnings to cover 85 percent of a cigarette pack's surface, up from 20 percent earlier. In a packed court room in New Delhi, a two-judge bench rejected the industry's plea to extend a stay it had obtained from a court in Karnataka but agreed to a request to move the rest of the appeals to the Karnataka court. "You have duty towards the society," the judges told a team of industry lawyers, which included some of the

ITC, Godfrey and the industry lobby group Tobacco Institute of India did not respond to requests seeking comment.

A man lights a cigarette in front of a kiosk in Kolkata. (REUTERS File Photo)

most expensive advocates in the country. The industry "should not violate any rule prevailing as of today", they said. The Supreme Court also directed the high court of Karnataka state to

hear dozens of pleas filed against the new rules in several Indian courts and decide on the matter within six weeks. Shares in India's biggest cigarette maker ITC Ltd, part-owned by British

American Tobacco, pared gains after the court ruling and ended with losses of 1 percent. U.S.-based Philip Morris International's India partner Godfrey Phillips ended down marginally.

BATTLE IN COURTS The Supreme Court's ruling can leave the industry in limbo. It was not immediately clear whether it will start complying with the new rules or sell old stock while it waits for the Karnataka court to decide. When the rules came into force last month, the industry shut down factories in protest for days. India's traditional handrolled cigarette makers also joined in the protest. The rules were initially supposed to come into force on April 1, 2015 but were delayed. The rules make India's health warnings on tobacco products the world's most stringent, along with Thailand. Smoking kills more than 1 million people a year

in India, according to BMJ Global Health. The World Health Organization says tobacco-related diseases cost India $16 billion annually. The tobacco industry filed 27 cases against the federal rule in several courts around the country, according to lawyers involved in the case. ITC has said it had obtained at least one judgment that allowed it to resume production with older warnings, and one that allowed it to sell old stock, which it then tried to use to circumvent the federal government's orders. In a letter, dated April 26, seen by Reuters, ITC cited the two rulings to press a regulator who had seized its cigarette stock worth billions of rupees. Ranjit Kumar, solicitor general of India, told the court that the government was committed to the new rules and opposes any stay on their implementation.

BJP-Congress trade charges Rise in girls living on Mumbai's in AgustaWestland debate streets raises trafficking concerns NEW DELHI, May 4 (IaNs): The Bharatiya Janata Party on Wednesday accused the previous UPA government of "twisting norms" in the process of procuring VVIP choppers from AgustaWestland. The opposition Congress hit back, stating that the process for buying VVIP choppers started during the tenure of the Atal Bihari Vajpayee-led government, and that the norms were changed by the then BJP-led government. It also said that the mention of Congress president Sonia Gandhi in the Italian court judgment does not prove any involvement in the deal. Initiating a debate in the Rajya Sabha on "allegations of bribery and corruption" in AgustaWestland deal, BJP member Bhupendra Yadav said that competition was restricted by changing altitude norms for procurement of the chopper. Yadav cited a Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) report and alleged that the Congress-led United Progressive Alliance (UPA) government "reduced the altitude (norms) from 6,000 metres to 4,500 metres and ignored the operational requirements, service quality requirement to favour AgustaWestland." "The fact that by making cabin's height 1.8 metres as mandatory re-

quirement, the competition was restricted, and which led to a single vendor situation for acquisition of AgustaWestlend," Yadav said. Congress leader Abhishek Manu Singhvi, speaking immediately after Yadav, said the norms were changed during the Vajpayee government's term itself. Singhvi said then principal secretary Brajesh Mishra had said that the altitude requirement should be reduced or it can lead to a single vendor situation, after which the altitude requirement was reduced in December 2003. Singhvi also said the mention of Sonia Gandhi, and others including Pranab Mukherjee and Ahmad Patel, in the judgment of the Milan court did not indict them, and only mentioned them as VVIPs who would use the choppers. The multi-crore-rupee scam resurfaced last month after the names of some Congress leaders, including of party chief Sonia Gandhi, were said to have figured in a judgment of the Italian court. AgustaWestland was alleged to have paid Rs.375 crore as bribe to secure the Rs.3,700-crore contract to supply 12 VVIP choppers to the Indian Air Force. The contract for purchase of helicopters for the use of VVIPs was signed in 2010. The previous UPA government scrapped the deal over charges of kickbacks.

'Prioritise children in relief measures to ensure they are not trafficked' MuMBaI, May 4 (tHoMsoN REutERs FouNDatIoN): Girls make up almost half the street children in Mumbai, a steep increase in recent years, according a local charity which says life on the streets puts girls at a greater risk of trafficking and sexual abuse. Pratham, a Mumbai-based organisation focused on education, surveyed 651 children aged 18 and younger at traffic lights, railway stations and tourist spots and found that 47 % were girls. More than a third were under five, while about 60% were six to 14 years old, the survey found. "We found almost equal numbers of girls and boys, which came as a big surprise," said Farida Lambay, director of the Pratham Council for Vulnerable Children. "This raises concerns about their vulnerability, as girl children are exposed to risks like trafficking, abuse, early marriage," she told the Thomson Reuters Foundation. In 2013, a study by charity ActionAid and the Tata Institute of Social Sciences found more than 37,000 street children in Mumbai, of whom 70

percent were boys. Delhi was estimated to have about 51,000 street children, about a fifth of them girls, according to a 2011 survey by Save the Children. Worldwide, the number of street children is believed to be in the tens of millions, with some estimates as high as 100 million. Mumbai, India's financial hub, is a magnet for migrants seeking better economic opportunities from across the country, as well as from neighbouring Nepal and Bangladesh. Most of the children surveyed by Pratham said they lived with their parents, while about 10 percent lived alone. More than half were out of school. Almost half the children were found begging, and about half were hawking small items. A small percentage were victims of substance abuse, the survey showed. Rescue is not always a feasible option for street children, especially when they are living with their families, Lambay said. In these cases, charities counsel the families and try to enrol the children in night school or other training, she said.

Children who live alone or with friends are always at risk, as they are more susceptible to trafficking and abuse, she said. South Asia is the fastestgrowing and second-largest region for human trafficking in the world after East Asia, according to the United Nations Office for Drugs and Crime. India's worst drought in decades, which has displaced tens of thousands of people, may also be putting more children on the streets, Lambay said. Nobel Peace Laureate Kailash Satyarthi has appealed to the prime minister to prioritise children in the relief measures, to ensure they are not trafficked, or forced into marriage or bonded labour. The government has set up anti-human trafficking units and juvenile units in most states. "The number of street children has reduced over the years, but there is still a problem, especially with children begging and working," said Rajdoot Rupwate, an assistant commissioner of police in Mumbai. "We try to rehabilitate the children and in the case of those who are trafficked, we try and repatriate them with NGOs."

aIzaWL, May 4 (IaNs): Deaths of more than 250 pigs have been reported due to Porcine Reproductive and Respiratory Syndrome (PRRS) in Mizoram's Champhai district, bordering Myanmar. "Officials from the animal husbandry and veterinary department have rushed to Champhai district after reports of over 250 pigs' death in different villages of the district due to PRRS virus during the past few days," an official of the animal husbandry and veterinary department said. He said: "Samples from the dead pigs, tested in the laboratories, were found positive of the PRRS virus." The state government, following the deaths of pigs has issued an order banning sale of all domestic animals from other villages within and outside the Champhai district in Mizoram. The government also asked the people not to sell or consume pork.

sHILLoNg, May 4 (IaNs): The outlawed Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA), a powerful rebel group in Meghalaya, on Wednesday received another setback as 16 rebels surrendered to the authorities along with a huge cache of arms and ammunition, police said. A police spokesman said among the top GNLA rebels who laid down their arms is Philiport D. Shira, the area commander of the outfit's northern command -- the outfit's most potent fighting unit. "There are serious internal conflicts within the GNLA after Sohan D. Shira, the military wing chief, refused to share the extortion money with various commands," Philiport told IANS.

"The other reason for the entire command to give up to the authorities was pressure from the general public in the wake of the counter-insurgency operations in Garo Hills," he said. Philiport led the group to Shillong from their hideouts in Garo Hills and surrendered before Director General of Police Rajiv Mehta in the presence of senior police officials at the state's police headquarters here. The rebels also deposited a huge cache of weapons including four AK and one INSAS rifles, pistols, grenade, 484 rounds of ammunition, four handsets, incriminating documents and 19 numbers of illegal SIM cards.

U.S. envoy’s ‘Arunachal is part of India’ remark irks China

US sees Arunachal as part of India Hall during his meeting with Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Kalikho Pul on April 28 in Itanagar said that the U.S. government was absolutely clear that Arunachal Pradesh is an integral part of India. In its rejoinder, the Chinese Foreign Min-

NEW DELHI, May 4 (PtI): The Supreme Court today accepted the plea of the Centre that two more days be given to it to respond to its suggestion about the feasibility of holding a floor test in Uttarakhand Assembly under its supervision. A bench comprising Justices Dipak Misra and and Shiva Kirti Singh, posted the matter for hearing on Friday after Attorney General Mukul Rohatgi said he has conveyed in right earnest the court's suggestion which is under serious consideration by the government. The bench recorded the submission of Attorney General that "Union of India is seriously considering the suggestion given by this court to have a floor test in Assembly to put an end to the controversy that has emerged in this case". While posting the matter for hearing on May 6, the bench said if the AG does not obtain instructions on the suggestion, the matter will be taken for hearing and there is also a possibility that the matter will travel to Constitution bench for full fledged debate.

5875 Indian workers died in Gulf countries in 2015 NEW DELHI, May 4 (PtI): As many as 5875 Indian workers died in Gulf countries last year with maximum number of deaths of 2691 reported from Saudi Arabia, government said today. Saudi Arabia was followed by UAE which reported 1540 deaths in 2015, Minister of State for External Affairs V K Singh said while replying to a written question in Lok Sabha. While Qatar reported 279 deaths, there were 520 Indian workers who died in Oman, the minister said, adding 223 deaths happened in Bahrain, 611 in Kuwait and 11 in Iraq. However, Singh ruled out any co-relation between cases of deaths of Indian migrant workers and employment in hazardous occupations, and said as reported by the Indian missions/posts in Gulf countries, the death of Indian workers is mostly due to natural causes and traffic accidents.

India exerting diplomatic pressure to ban Masood Azhar NEW DELHI, May 4 (PtI): With China blocking India's bid at the United Nations to proscribe Jaish-e-Mohammed chief Masood Azhar, government on Wednesday said it is exerting diplomatic pressure to remove the "technical hold" and get a ban imposed on him. Minister of State for External Affairs V K Singh told the Lok Sabha that India has also told China that there cannot be selective approach when it comes to terrorism. Last month, China had blocked India's bid at the UN to ban Azhar, the Jaish-e-Mohammad (JeM) chief and mastermind of the Pathankot terror attack. During Question Hour, Singh said the move to ban Azhar is on "technical hold" at the UN. "Hum zor dal rahe hai (we are putting pressure)" through diplomatic channels to ensure that it is done away with, he noted. The UN had banned the JeM but India's efforts for a ban on Azhar after the 2008 Mumbai terror attack also did not fructify as China did not allow the ban.

RS accepts Mallya's resignation NEW DELHI, May 4 (IaNs): The Rajya Sabha on Wednesday accepted the resignation of the beleaguered liquor baron Vijay Mallya, who is accused of defaulting on a Rs.9,000-crore loan he had taken from Indian banks. Deputy Chairman P.J. Kurien said Hamid Ansari, who chairs the house, accepted the resignation Mallya had sent on Tuesday. "Rajya Sabha accepts resignation of Vijay Mallya with effect from May 4," Kurien announced. The parliament term of Mallya, who is believed to have taken refuge in the United Kingdom, was to end later this month.

16 GNLA cadres surrender in Meghalaya Manipur activists say no to big dams

250 pigs dead due to PRRS in Mizoram

BEIjINg, May 4 (PtI): Taking exception to a U.S. diplomat’s recent remarks that Arunachal Pradesh is an integral part of India, China on Wednesday said it planned to seek a clarification from Washington as any “irresponsible” third party intervention in Sino-Indian border dispute “will complicate” the issue. “The Chinese side has noted the report and will ask the U.S. side for verification and clarification,” Chinese Foreign Ministry said in a written response to a question from PTI here about U.S. Consul General in Kolkata Craig L. Hall’s comments that Washington regards Arunachal Pradesh, which China claims as Southern Tibet, as part of India. “But clearly the statement by the U.S. side is completely inconsistent with the fact,” it said.

Centre told to apprise SC on U'khand floor test by May 6

istry said: “China and India are wise and capable enough to deal with their own issue and safeguard the fundamental and long-term interests of the two peoples. The intervention of any third party will only complicate the issue and is highly irresponsible.” The two countries last month completed the 19th round of border talks here by the Special Representatives — National Security Advisor Ajit Doval and his Chinese counterpart Yang Jiechi. China sees Arunachal as part of Tibet The Line of Actual Control (LAC) covers the 3,488 km-long border. While China says that the boundary dispute is confined to 2,000 km, mainly in Arunachal Pradesh in eastern sector which it claims as part of southern Tibet, India asserts that the dispute covered the whole of the LAC including the Aksai Chin occupied by China during the 1962 war. In its response to Hall’s remarks, the Chinese Ministry said: “The boundary question between China and India bears on China’s territorial sovereignty and Chinese people’s sentiment.

“All the third parties must respect the history and reality concerning the boundary question, respect efforts by China and India to solve territorial disputes through negotiations, not get involved in the disputes or take sides on issues relating to the ownership of disputed territory.” ‘Boundary is yet to be drawn’ “As is known to all, the boundary between China and India is yet to be officially drawn. The two countries are striving to reach a fair, equitable and mutually acceptable settlement on the boundary question through negotiations. “The two still have major disputes over the eastern section of the boundary, which is the reason why China and India negotiate with each other,” said the Ministry. ‘Scope for growth in bilateral ties’ It further added: “Sound negotiations between China and India on the boundary question as well as peace and tranquillity in the border areas over recent years have created favourable conditions for the growth of bilateral relations and their respective development.”

IMPHaL, May 4 (IaNs): The death of two anti-dam activists in police firing at Tawang in Arunachal Pradesh two days ago has put the spotlight on similar agitations in other northeastern states, especially Manipur. A 'public consultation meeting' held in Imphal late Tuesday resolved that big dams will be opposed in the state. The meeting also resolved to approach the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) on these proposed big dams. The meeting was jointly organised by Citizens' Concern for Dams and Development, North East Dialogue Forum and Centre for Research and Advocacy. The main target of the activists is the proposed Tipaimukh dam which is to be constructed over the Barak river at the trijunction of Assam, Mizoram and Manipur. Authorities have promised big benefits for the state once the dam is constructed. For instance, they say that of the 1,500 MW the project will generate, Manipur will get 15 per cent free of charge. The same promise, however, was made while constructing the 105 MW Loktak project, activists point out. But Manipur is buying some power from the National Hydroelectric Power Corporation that is running the project. The anti-dam activists have been pointing out that several tribal villages in Manipur and Mizoram will be submerged in the dam waters. Rare flora and fauna will be destroyed forever. However, brushing aside the people's concern the government went ahead. Some activists told IANS that the central government has not learned a lesson from the Thoubal dam in Manipur. There were objections from the people to this project which would generate power, provide water for irrigation and

drinking. But the public demand was ignored by project officials and a new police station and an Assam Rifles camp were opened in the vicinity of the dam under construction. Officials told IANS that several years back some persons came and asked the engineers and workers to leave. This was ignored as police and Assam Rifles personnel were present nearby. Some days later the persons returned and shot dead three workers and torched expensive machinery after which all the officials and workers fled. They refused to return for many years though the government promised them cast-iron protection. The gunmen were never identified or caught and the dam is yet to give benefits to the people. The Mapithel dam has also uprooted the tribal village of Chadong. All the houses, school and church building have gone under water. The government has been turning a deaf ear to the activists, merely saying that all the villagers had taken compensation. Besides they were given alternative land for settlement. Dominic, chairman of the Mapithel Dam Affected People, appealed to the villagers of Tipaimukh not to be swayed by the financial arrangements. He said, "The villagers still regret the way they had been trapped in the misleading promises of the government." He added that the government and the local MLA and officials remain unconcerned about the plight of the Chadong villagers. Phundro Konsam, chairman of the Committee on Human Rights, said: "The Tipaimukh dam will submerge vast agricultural and forest areas and deprive people in Tamenglong and Churachandpur districts of their means of livelihood."

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Gen (Rtd) Kholi message to the Naga people Sandemo Ngullie – A Rare Gem

ear Beloved Naga Citizens, Please do not put a rate on my fate; it was not easy for me to decide either. It was only to serve the purpose for all Nagas. Today, I have taken the bold decision to join hands with our leaders (Isak Swu, and Th. Muivah) who are anointed by the people’s support, people’s witness, and the leaders recognized by GOI for the Naga people. As a responsible leader I have clearly understood the characters, behaviours and manners of the Naga people and GOI, and so there was no other options left to blink but to safe-guard our historical rights, protect our territorial integrity from grave danger and to build people’s competence for future, that in unison to expedite the talk in unequivocal. It was the only way to prevent ourselves from conspiring against each other by deviating us from solving our difference but to reconcile mutually from our bitter past towards common future. GOI have also clearly stated that, it is an inclusive Naga talk; it is not NSCN talk alone, all factions and stake holders have to unite for solution. With such responsibility to shoulder upon Nagas to decide their future, was also my greatest challenge as a Naga leader to openly come forward to

support the ongoing political negotiation for an honorable and acceptable solution for all Nagas. Right from the beginning of my sixty years of service I always stood firm as a true patriotic Naga soldier to the sacred cause and determined to stand firm till the tryst with our freedom brings upon One United Naga Family. In my long service I have never harboured any wrong thoughts or misguided the Naga people of both Myanmar and the Indian side. I never had any ambitions to become a leader in any position; my leadership role was in the military to defend our nation. What I have often committed is not being able to exercise or follow orders when I knew it’s wrong. My people knows me that even being in the position of President or as in the position of Commander-in-Chief, I never could favour or focus on any individual needs but the fact remains that they still will have respect over my sincere approach to people’s voices and pledge. Time and again, when Naga people came forward with the voice of unification of all Naga factions through peace and reconciliation, I didn’t hesitate nor had any doubts but reasonably trusted and responded to the voice of Naga people for reconciliation and unification and came out from my camp. But regretfully, I have lost all

my hopes and aspirations when I realized and learnt that my humble move for peace, reconciliation and unification have created misunderstandings between Naga leaders and resulted in more killings within our own family again. I was also personally victimized politically and insulted with unsubstantiated allegation that I was lured or purchased with Rupees 70 lakhs or surrendered to Indian Army. I know for sure even today people might have the same thought against me and towards my family members. May God have mercy on me and forgive us all. I shall not regret today for I have taken a decision out of my own conviction for my people. I am certain that I have not made a mistake to choose a journey to strive on and I believe, in true sense of my judgment, that future generation should be shown the right direction as they lead towards the unseen future. Dear Naga citizens, in political negotiation sometimes nothing is done until everything is done. Supposing, if the on-going negotiation with GOI fails, it is not only the loss or problem for NSCN or any individuals alone. It will be a tragedy for all Nagas whatever the differences in ideologies or principles we may have. It will be a greatest catastrophe for the Nagas again. But today opportune moment is in

our hand now to decide either for a prosperous future or to repeat the bitter past. I say that our ambitious mind and greed should not rule us over to ruin and murder our political future. I am convinced and confident that every right thinking Naga citizens will not fail to act, admit and accept for an honorable and acceptable solution. I strongly believe the honorable political solution can only bring about the unity among the Nagas. My move may have hurt few sentiments and my sincere apologies for not being able to speak out but the truth which is inevitable. It was not easy, especially for my Konyak brethren to take such bold decision because of the split in the early 80's which clearly divided us on the tribal grounds for nearly 30 years. It also took great deal of sacrifices and understanding on my part. My only request and prayer to our dear Naga Citizens is that no one should bear any ill will against my decision, but to wisely think and contribute for the glorious moment where all Nagas can live together with harmony and prosperity. So please help our leaders through your prayers and support them with all your ends so that together we will achieve our shared political destination. Kuknalim Gen (Rtd) Kholi

Searching good polity for Nagaland Thepfulhouvi Solo

f POLITY means: 'an Established System of Processes of Civil Governance', then the first Ecclesia of 'the Way' people numbering 120 in about 34 AD' in Jerusalem after the death of JESUS they believed the Son of God, had no laid down Polity for the Group. There were 12 Founding Members called the Apostles who lived in concordance with the Morals and Ethics of their Leader but no formal established Rules or Regulations or Processes of governance of their ecclesia. Quite a number of the Ecclesia was from different Traditional and Cultural backgrounds, Jewish and Non-Jewish. They did not have any secular, political or earthly Agenda of self-interest for Power or Wealth or Popularity, their only Agenda was the Service for the spread the Good News of their Leader they saw him unbelievably raise from his Death. They developed Practices, Norms, Systems, Regulations and Ethics for themselves to follow, guided by the Spirit of their acclaimed Risen LORD. The first Practice or Norm they developed was for ELECTION to an Office of Public Service. The Service had no Remuneration; it carried neither Power nor Popularity; instead Abuse from the powerful established Religious Office of the State seriously searching to put them down. The Election was to a vacant Office, in place of

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a former member of the Apostles who betrayed their Leader to his enemies and then committed suicide in remorse. Some Nine hundred and Sixty years before, King David the Jew's most popular Monarch had prophesized in Psalms (Pslm109:8): "let another take his office". And one of the Apostles; Peter said: 'it is necessary to replace Iscariot Judas' because it is advised in the Scripture.' And the Leaders of the first Christian Ecclesia devised criterion (Acts 1:21) a person must have for the Post of the Church Service: I. The Person must be one of the Believers. II. He must have been with them for the whole time the Lord Jesus went in and out among the Apostles from John's Baptism to the time Jesus was taken up from us. III. He must become a witness of his resurrection. IV. They adopted a just and fair method of selection of one of their two Colleagues. The Leaders of this small ancient group of humble origin, uneducated but committed, earnest and honest, full of Spirit of God deciding to elect one of two of their colleagues by casting lots instead of by back-door Appointment or by dictatorial Power in those ancient days, has become the Cap Stone of modern Election System by Secret Ballot the civilized World of Mankind today accepted.

The Ten Commandment of the Bible is the foundation on which the house of Democracy of civilized World stands today. The Credit goes to the humble, committed and honest Apostles. Sadly, the Leaders Nagaland, among other Christian dominated Hill States of North East India, have become one of the most notorious persons that subvert the most essential Criteria for Democracy –Honesty and high Moral Ethics- in the election Processes of a Candidate to the high Office of State Assembly. Many Candidates have low Moral Ethics, very little Honesty, of weak Character Fiber, often falsified Educational qualifications, have every Selfish Interests, Past-Masters in Deceptions, Machinations, capable of devising every Evil Means if victory could only be snatched by hook or by crook, with the main aim for Money Service and false Public Service. Today in Nagaland, if a person hopes for success in the Election, then: I. The Candidate must have a streak of 'Goons' character tucked away inside his person, off Public notice, to be doled out to his supporters for use whenever needed during the Election and his future Public life. II. He or she must have Educational Qualifications and Degrees from the Institute of his own Pen. III. He may have dubious character and may even be an unashamed liar but that does not matter, he

has the attributes of Midas for which his Friends, Agents and supporters are well pleased, the Village Council and Tribesman support right or wrong. In this billowing transient dispensation of this generation, the Church is expected to be an Island of Peace, a bold Anchor of Rock of Trust, of Every Good Virtue -Humility, Humbleness, Lowliness, Warmth, Peace, Goodwill, Love, Equality, Equity, Just, Graciousness, Forgiveness and Truth; a never ending welling of water of an unceasing Fountain. The flock of the Church in Nagaland is neither worst nor better than others. It is an obedient flock of Sheep following the lead of their Shepherd. It is happy, blissfully satisfied, friendly, Zealous, Warmth and Gracious and fearfully tithes. But a Church is known not much for its layman flock but for its Leaders. The Leaders of the Church in Nagaland, most of them, appear no less or more than the Leaders of the Temple and the Synagogue in Jerusalem at the time of Jesus. Jesus never said anything unfavorable of the Temple nor of the Synagogue of his time, but the Gospel books are full of Jesus' Rebuke, Criticism and even Condemnation of the Leaders of the Church in the harshest severest of language. The book of Revelation mentions the word "Church" but it is the Leaders of the Church, not of the spiritual Body a where Christ is the Head, Body and Soul. Many of the Leaders

of the Church are not very different from the political Leaders of the State. They ask for more and more in the Budget just like the Chief Minister of the State every now and then beg the Prime Minister at Delhi for more and more Fund unashamedly. They are quite often important Bureaucrats in the State and also Deacons of the Church, influential in the Village Council. More often than not they flock together with the ruling Party of the State Mammon. The Leaders of Church are commonly good, full of Worldly Goodness, Wisdom, Friendliness, and Intelligence, in good book of the Powerful, the Rich and people in the upper reaches of the Society. The Church is ordained to: "preach to the Poor". It is anointed for courage to: "Proclaim freedom to the Prisoner, "Release, to the Oppressed", "Provide sight to the Blind", and proclaim: "the Kingdom Come" to all. In Nagaland, the time has perhaps come to talk in very direct language of Paul to Peter in public, even in harsh and severe language of Jesus Christ about Vipers, about white-washed Graves, about Hypocrites, Blind leaders, False Pretenders and 'Christians for Show', Beautiful Sermons but no Deeds! Should we, like the Psalmist plead? "May their Prayers turn into Sin", Not yet perhaps, but the Axe is already laid down at the base of the Tree.

he first thing I set my eyes on when I get hold of your esteemed daily in the morning is ‘Reflections’ by Sandemo Ngullie. His talent is extraordinary – at par with the world’s best. To me he is a philosopher-artist; a rare gem among men, who is lucky to be endowed with both talent and insight at the same time. I believe future generations can relate to and understand a lot about

today’s Naga society just by looking at his works. Such is the merit of his gift. I pray and hope that his messages are getting heard. So I want to thank S. Ngullie for the smiles, laughter, and lessons he brings to our homes, and yes, for documenting a part of our history in art form. God bless! Allen Imsong Billy Graham Road, Kohima

Let Children Select Their Course of Study

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Nagaland Health Care Establishment Act 1997 injured or infirm persons are admitted either as in-patients or out-patients for treatment with or without the aid of operative procedures; and (c) A clinic where patients are admitted for examination and treatment with or without the aid of operative procedures; it shall also mean a centre catering the radiological, biological and other diagnostic or investigative service with the aid of laboratory or other medical equipments.

agaland Health Care Establishment Act, 1997 was enacted to regulate the setting up of private hospitals, nursing homes and other such centres including the ones run by the voluntary organizations categoring to diagnostic, investigative, operative, treatment and other health care services in the state. It applies to all nursing homes, clinics, voluntary organizations other than the establishments set up by 2. Terms and conditions for the central government or the granting license:government of any state. Under section 8(i):Every License granted shall 1. Meaning of the term be subject to the following Health Care Establishment:terms and conditions: Under section 3:(a) That adequate meaThe term Health Care Es- sures shall be taken to keep the tablishment include; Health Care Establishment in (a) A General Hospital, a perfectly hygienic and sanitary Maternity Hospital, a nursing conditions; home or a clinic. (b) That adequate mea(b) Any institution or centre sures shall be taken to dispose where physical or mentally sick, off the garbage and waste such

as dressing materials, syringes and needles etc. (c) That no doctors, nurses or any paramedics or any other employees in the employment of the state government shall be employed in such Health Care Establishments. Under Section 8(ii):- The authority shall reject any application if it is satisfied that:(d) The applicant of the Health Care Establishment does not fulfill the conditions as specified; (e) There is no adequate provisions for maintaining hygienic and sanitary conditions to the detriment of the health of the locality in which the Health Care Establishments is proposed to set up; (f) If such nursing homes, clinics are not or will not be under the charge of a medical practitioner resident therein round the clock; (g) Such nursing homes, clinics do not employ nursing personnel to receive, admit

and provide nursing care to such patients admitted to render health care. 3. Restriction in setting up Nursing Homes, Clinics:Under Section 9:- On and from the appointed date no person shall set up any nursing home, clinic including the ones run by the voluntary organization except under valid license granted by the authority and shall not run without it having been registered in accordance with the provisions of this Act.

4. Cancellation:Under Section 12:- If the authority is satisfied that a license has violated any of the terms and conditions of the licensee or has contravened any of the provisions of this act or the rules, the authority may order cancellation or suspension of the license for such period as it may deem fit and on such cancellation the certificate of registration shall be withdrawn. However, before a license is

cancelled or suspended the li- der shall on conviction be puncensee shall be given an oppor- ishable for a term which may tunity to be heard. extend to one year or with fine which may extend to five thou5. Appeal:sand rupees or with both and in Under Section 13(i):- Any case of second or subsequent person aggrieved by an order offences with imprisonment for of the authority refusing to one year or with fine which may grant a license or to register extend to ten thousand rupees. a nursing home or clinic unUnder Section16:- Any der Section 8 or cancelling or person who knowingly suspending a license under serves in a Health Care EsSection 12 may make an ap- tablishment which is not peal to a Board headed by the duly registered and immoral Chief Secretary. Under Section 13(ii):- The Appellate Board purposes shall be guilty of an shall after considering the ap- offence and shall be punishpeals and if necessary after able with fine which may exhearing the aggrieved person, tend to five hundred rupees. pass orders and its orders shall 7. Offenses by companies:be final and binding. Where an offense under this Act has been committed 6. Offense & Penalties:Under Section 14(i):- Any by a company, every person person who knowingly estab- who at the time the offense lished or maintain a Health was committed was incharge Care Establishment which is of and was responsible to the not duly registered and in con- company for the company, travention of the provisions of shall be deemed to be guilty of this Act or Rules made there un- the offense and shall be liable

to be proceeded against and punished accordingly. NB:1. To employ Technical staff with requisite qualification from recognized institutions (furnish certificate of qualification and registration wherever applicable) 2. To furnish NOC certificate from Pollution Control Board, fire Department, Power Department, PWD, PHED, AERB License, Pharmacy License, Food Safety License, Narcotic Drug License, Medical Gases License, Blood Bank/ Blood Storage License, Boilers License, NOC for Generator set from Pollution Control Board, MTP Act, PC & PNDT Act, Nagaland VAT Act, PAN/TAN of the Health Care Establishment etc and for such medical equipments and amenities in use in the hospital wherever applicable. Sources: Directorate of Health & Family Welfare, Nagaland

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

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Musician Kidjo, African activists Why reform the humanitarian system? win Amnesty human rights award Past and present UN aid chiefs discuss

LONDON, May 4 (ThOMsON ReuTeRs FOuNDaTiON): U.N. officials, aid workers and government representatives are expected to examine ways of overcoming the biggest obstacles to the delivery of aid in conflict and disasters at the first-ever World Humanitarian Summit in Istanbul later this month. Convened by U.N. SecretaryGeneral Ban Ki-moon, the summit comes as aid officials warn of evergrowing humanitarian needs due to crises ranging from Syria’s conflict to more extreme weather and rising seas as the planet warms. Ahead of the May 23-24 meeting, the Thomson Reuters Foundation interviewed the head of the U.N. Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA), Stephen O’Brien, and his predecessors Valerie Amos (2010-2015), John Holmes (20072010) and Jan Egeland (20032006) on the changing face of humanitarian response. Q: Which parts of the humanitarian system need the most urgent reform? O’Brien: There is a need for us to work very hard towards collective outcomes, meaning getting more multi-year programming, more multi-year financing and not just meeting immediate needs, but also more medium- to long-term needs. How do we empower local people, working more collectively, in collaboration with local NGOs and others? But at the same time there has to continue to be accountability/transparency. Amos: If you look at protracted crises... you need a way of thinking about them which goes beyond the humanitarian. Look at places like Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) or Somalia, where humanitarian interventions have gone on year after year after year. You cannot say that the DRC is not in need of humanitarian assistance – and yet so much of

work extremely challenging and extremely important, and where we will need to be very principled and high-quality in our work.

Migrants line up to receive personal hygiene goods distributed by the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), outside the main building of the disused Hellenikon airport where stranded refugees and migrants, most of them Afghans, are temporarily accommodated in Athens, Greece, May 3. (REUTERS)

the focus is on those pockets of the DRC where you do have that humanitarian need. Then you have the big peacekeeping bit of it. The result is that the development bit gets squeezed and so does the governance bit, including all the work that needs to be done on the rule of law ... to give the people of the DRC the confidence that it is moving in the right direction. Holmes: We still need to go more local, in terms of strengthening local capacity and mentoring local NGOs and encouraging local civil society. But there are limits to that, because in conflict situations, locals are sometimes part of the problem - often intimidated by the (warring parties) and can’t therefore act so well. We need to overcome the humanitarian-development divide... it’s dead easy to say and extremely hard to do. But we need to get away from situations where the humanitarians go in and stop the worst, and then the money dries up, we disappear again, and the underlying causes have not really been tackled, and we’re back again in three or five years

doing the same thing. I think we are still not technologically innovative enough. The system is so busy fighting fires that... the capacity to do research and development, and to make use of IT innovations and somehow to mobilise all those clever people in Silicon Valley or Silicon Roundabout to volunteer their services, to provide some apps which could really start to fix some of our problems – not enough of it has happened. Egeland: Principles, protection and proximity. The humanitarian principles have to be promoted and defended more. I find them attacked, politicised, militarised. Where we are failing is not assistance, it’s protection where we keep people alive but we don’t defend them. (On proximity) It’s true that there are too many aid workers in capital cities, in easily reached places, and in the places where the cameras are easily at hand. We are still unpredictable in being there according to needs.

even with mitigation measures on climate change, we will still have climate effects, we will still have natural disasters. Amos: I think these conflicts will continue. (And) I think it is the complexity of climate-related disasters. So you have a country which will have a conflict in one part, which is affected by a climate-related shock, which is ongoing, where you might have a drought every five years and now it is every other year, and as a result of climate change it is probably going to be every year. So this mass movement of people as a result of that. Holmes: In terms of more and more intense (weather) events, what we always said would happen is happening ... At the same time, this is being dwarfed by what is happening on the conflict side. We used to say 70 percent of humanitarian aid went to the victims of conflict, and now I think it is 80 percent Egeland: Longer-term we are going to have this lethal cocktail Q: What will drive humanitar- of natural disasters, weak and ian needs in the next 20 years? bad governance, and internal O’Brien: We ... know that strife that will make humanitarian

Q: What single piece of advice would you give to future OCHA chiefs? O’Brien: The only thing I can say is be aware there aren’t enough hours in the day. Amos: Your focus has got to be on getting the best out of people - so there has to be clarity of vision. It has to be a shared vision. When you are working at that kind of speed, with so many crises and working with so many different stakeholders, you have to have a sense of what motivates all those different actors – and how you can actually bring about change and reform in a very crowded environment. Holmes: Go and see for yourself what’s going on, talk to the people who are actually involved in it, and suffering it. Because only then do you understand it, only then can you talk about it with authority, and only then can you have the right influence that you need on the rest of the system, on donor governments and on public opinion because you’re speaking from real knowledge. Talk to the difficult people but also talk to them privately. It’s all very well denouncing them publicly, and sometimes they need that. But if they think you are just grandstanding for the sake of it, they don’t take much notice of you. Egeland: It is the basic leadership dilemma, really. You have to try to set the agenda yourself, not let everybody else set your agenda. There are so many actors, there are so many voices, there are so many competing demands that, in the end, one becomes too much (an) administrator of response to others’ priorities instead of being a leader in the areas where you see change is needed. Get time to ask yourself and others: “What are we not doing that we should be doing now?”

Angélique Kidjo

LONDON, May 4 (ThOMsON ReuTeRs FOuNDaTiON): Amnesty International has given its top 2016 human rights award to Grammy Award-winning musician Angélique Kidjo and to three African youth activist movements for their work standing up to injustice, the organisation announced on Wednesday. Benin-born Kidjo and groups Y’en a marre from Senegal, le Balai Citoyen from Burkina Faso and Lutte pour le Changement (LUCHA) from the Democratic Republic of Congo have shown “exceptional courage,” Amnesty said. “(They) have all proved themselves to be bold advocates for human rights, using their talents to inspire others,” Salil Shetty, Amnesty’s secretary general, said in a statement. Previous winners of the Ambassador of Conscience Award include the late South African leader Nelson Mandela, Myanmar politician Aung San Suu Kyi, the rock band U2, Chinese artist Ai Weiwei and American singer-songwriter Joan Baez. Kidjo fled her homeland in the 1980s after being pressured to perform for the country’s repressive regime. In a 30-year career spawning 12 albums, she has been a prominent campaigner for freedom of expression and against female genital mu-

tilation. Y’en a marre (Fed Up) is a group of Senegalese rappers and journalists who joined forces in 2011 to encourage young people to register to vote in the country’s election and exercise their right to freedom of expression. Y’en a marre has remained active since the election, hosting meetings and urging the new government to implement promised changes such as land reform, a key issue affecting Senegal’s rural poor. Le Balai Citoyen (The Citizen’s Broom) is a political grassroots movement committed to peaceful protest. It was founded in 2013 by two musicians, reggae artist Sams’K Le Jah and rapper Smockey (Serge Bambara). Le Balai Citoyen has voiced concerns about a range of issues from corruption and land grabs to power cuts, and it has mobilised people to claim their rights and fight impunity. LUCHA is another community-based youth movement committed to peaceful protest. It was created in Goma, eastern DRC, in 2012. Its activism focuses on social issues, human rights and the protection of civilians from armed groups. LUCHA advocates for social justice and democratic governance through non-partisan and non-violent actions. Kidjo and her fellow awardees will be honoured at a ceremony in Dakar, Senegal, on May 28.

Kohli to host dinner to empower youth, children

irat Kohli Foundation has joined hands with Smile Foundation, a national level development organization, to support the cause of empowerment of underprivileged children and youth. “Children and Youth are the next generation of students, leaders, entrepreneurs, and the future of the country and there is no better tool other than education to empower them. “This initiative is not just about fulfilling their basic needs, but making them able to take care of their own needs and giving them an opportunity to learn, equipping them to face challenges and preparing them to be tomorrow’s leaders. I am glad to be associated with Smile Foundation and contribute towards this endeavour,” dinner in Mumbai is going to be organised in June. Kohli said in a statement. Kohli himself will host the charAs a first step towards this endeavour, a one-of-its-kind charity ity dinner, which will be attended

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Kangana, 29, looked thrilled as she posed with her third National Award, won for Tanu Weds Manu Returns. President Pranab Mukherjee has presented the 63rd National Awards, including the best actor trophy to Bollywood megastar Amitabh Bachchan, best actress to Kangana Ranaut, and Dadasaheb Phalke award to Hindi film veteran Manoj Kumar. (Source: Mailonline)

Lima Lemtur’s promotional concert tour underway

ima Lemtur, a talented singer songwriter, musician and composer from Tzudikong Town Paper Nagar Tuli, presently serving full time, in church ministry as Youth Director in Longpayimsen Baptist Church has started his promotional concert tour in and around Mokokchung District this year from April 2016. Lima also owns a music school named N-Tune Music Academy. Being born and raised up in an environment surrounded by music, he started singing and playing music since from his early stage. He also cited that

his mom and dad are the biggest inspiration who taught him and his elder brother Sunep Lemtur who is also a renowned national award holder artist from Dimapur, to sing and how to play music at a very early stage. In his musical journey so far he has achieved Best Drummer Award in 1st summer Jam Beat Contest of Nagaland in the year 2003 from the Band “Nights” and His gospel band “The Nazirits” was judged the winning band of 2nd summer Jam Beat contest Nagaland in the year 2004, and took part in the 1st National Hornbill Music Festival in Kohima, Nagaland. Ceaselessly he has enlightened the hearts of many people through his songs and music in different shows and occasions, and he expressed that the prayer and support he gets from his family members, friends and dear ones always pushes him forward and inspires him to work harder each day. He believes that music is a wonderful gift from God which can transform the lives of people and brings peace to everyone. Lima Lemtur a hard working and a dedicated Artist dreams to keep on writing and composing songs and inspire more people through his good music. Lima Lemtur’s second performance concert was organised by Youth Ministry Mangolemba Town Baptist Church on May 3 and end up in grand success.

by eminent cricketers, industry stalwarts, corporate honchos, Bollywood personalities and achievers from diverse fields. The experien-

tial evening will have a five course Michelin starred dinner curated by Chef Vikas Khanna for 200 distinguished guests. Also, there will be an auction of luxury items as well as high power entertainment to bring the evening alive. Khanna, Global Ambassador for Smile Foundation said: “Proper nutrition is crucial for our younger generation and to ensure that they are surging ahead towards building a stronger India. My association with Smile Foundation is towards ensuring that no child misses out on education because of the lack of nutrition.” Khanna has also pledged to auction the 12th copy of the limited edition of “Utsav - a culinary epic of Indian festivals” at the event to support the campaign of #Milliondollar4Nutrition which aims at raising funds to support Nutrition for less privileged children. Source: IANS

Brooklyn Beckham, Rocco Ritchie making movie together

ormer ace star David Beckham’s son Brooklyn Beckham and Madonna’s son Rocco Ritchie are reportedly making a movie together for a school project. The teenagers’ fathers, soccer star David Beckham and director Guy Ritchie, are good friends and have worked on two movies together and now their sons are following in their footsteps for a school project, reported

Female First. “Brooklyn and Rocco have a real flair for this kind of thing and can’t wait to team up,” a source said. “They’ve got loads of ideas and are determined to produce something of real quality. But nobody on the course really acknowledges that two huge showbiz names are linking up, as to them they’re just Rocco and Brooklyn,” the insider added. Source: PTI

Batman: Ben Affleck solo film rumoured to feature almost every classic villain

atman occupies a fairly unique position in the comics universe in the fact he’s become so defined by the villains that plague him. Gotham bears home to so many of the most iconic comic book villains, gifting any potential filmmaker an absolute bounty of cinematic opportunities, which Ben Affleck’s own Batman film is apparently keen to reap. Bir th.Movies.D eath claims that almost every single classic Batman villain will be featured in the upcoming solo film, with both Affleck and DC creative honcho Geoff Johns eager to make their production, “the definitive Batman film”. Which is a pretty substantial undertaking, considering they’ll be having to outdo the beloved works

of both Christopher Nolan and Tim Burton, films which themselves put to screen some of Batman’s very best foes. Obviously, we can already expect both Jared Leto’s Joker and Mar-

got Robbie’s Harley Quinn to be making an appearance; considering they already will have been established in within the universe after Suicide Squad. Elsewhere, the film may attempt to avoid replicating the past, making it fairly unlikely we’d be seeing a new

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take on either Tom Hardy’s Bane or Aaron Eckhart’s Harvey Dent/TwoFace. Catwoman however? Her long history of anti-heroism would make her a perfect match for Ben Affleck’s 11:00 Am | 02:00 pm | darker, wearied take on the char08:00 pm acter. There’s also the opportunity to bring in the likes of Clayface or Red Hood; as well as fresh, grittier revisits of the Riddler, Penguin, and Poison Ivy. One villain that can be ruled out, however, is the second version of Red Hood; the film doesn’t appear to be adapting the Under the Red Hood storyline, which saw Robin (AKA Jason Todd) rise from the grave and embark on a path of vengeful villainy. Perhaps this will all become a lot clearer on the release of Suicide Squad, which hits UK cinemas 5 Au05:00 pm gust. Until then, speculate away. Source: Independent.Co.Uk

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Inter-School Taekwon-do C’ship dIMaPUR, May 4 (MexN): The 5th Dimapur District Inter-School Taekwon-do Championship is scheduled to be held on May 13 and 14 at State Badminton Indoor Stadium, Dimapur. A press release from the organisers, Dimapur District Taekwon-do (WTF) Association, informed that the opening

ceremony on May 13 will be held at 10 a.m. The association has informed all schools, academies and institutions that weighing measurements will be done at State Badminton Indoor Stadium, Dimapur on May 12 from 2 p.m. onwards. For further information, contact +91-879-421-7690 or +91943-606-6705.

Lajong knocks out East Bengal from Fed Cup B a R a s at, M ay 4 (IaNs): An extra-time strike from Brazilian forward Uilliams Bomfin sent Shillong Lajong through to the semi-finals, beating East Bengal 4-3 on aggregate, after drawing 2-2 in the Federation Cup second leg football match here on Wednesday. In the first leg of the game at Shillong, Lajong had won 2-1 and come here with an one-goal ad-

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vantage. Besides Uilliams, Fabio Pena scored for the visitors while Ranti Martins and Lalrindika Ralte netted one each for the local powerhouse at the Barasat stadium. Lajong now will either face Mohun Bagan or Salgaocar in the semi-finals. Mohun Bagan host Salgaocar in the second leg match here on Thursday. Mohun Bagan lead 3-2 after the first leg.

Gambhir, Kohli fined for IPL Code of Conduct breach BeNgaLURU, May 4 (PtI): Kolkata Knight Riders captain Gautam Gambhir was fined for "abusing ground equipment", while Royal Challengers Bangalore skipper Virat Kohli was penalised for a second time for maintaining a slow over-rate during the two sides' IPL match here. "Gautam Gambhir from the Kolkata Knight Riders team was fined 15 per cent of his match fee for breaching the VIVO Indian Premier League (IPL) Code of Conduct during his team's match against Royal Challengers Bangalore at M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru last evening," the IPL said in a statement. Gambhir was seen kicking a chair during

KKR's win over Royal Challengers Bangalore. "Gambhir admitted the Level 1 offence (Article 2.1.8) of abuse of cricket equipment or clothing, ground equipment or fixtures and fittings during a match. For Level 1 breaches of the IPL Code of Conduct, the Match Referee's decision is final and binding," the IPL stated. Kohli, meanwhile, was fined after his team maintained a slow over rate during last evening's match. Since it was his second offence of the season under the IPL's Code of Conduct relating to minimum overrate offences, Kohli was fined Rs 24 lakh, while the rest of the team was fined Rs 6 lakh each or 25 per cent of their match fee.

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atletico oust Bayern to reach Champions final MUNICH, May 4 (ReUteRs): Atletico Madrid reached the Champions League final on away goals on Tuesday after a 2-1 defeat at Bayern Munich, in which both sides missed a penalty, with the exhilarating tie finishing 2-2 on aggregate. Atletico will play in the showpiece match for the second time in three seasons against either city rivals Real Madrid, who beat them in the 2014 final, or Manchester City, with the second semi-final scheduled for the Bernabeu on Wednesday. Bayern's exit ended their hopes of claiming a treble with Atletico going through to the May 28 final at the San Siro in Milan after winning the first leg 1-0 last week. The Bavarians went ahead with a Xabi Alonso free kick just past the halfhour and could have scored again three minutes later but Thomas Mueller's penalty was saved by Jan Oblak. At l e t i c o l e v e l l e d

through Frenchman Antoine Griezmann's seventh goal of this season's competition in the 54th, meaning Bayern would need at least two more goals to progress. Bayern's Poland striker Robert Lewandowski set up a dramatic finale with his 74th minute goal before Atletico's Fernando Torres had an 85th minute spot kick saved by Manuel Neuer. But it made no difference in the end as Bayern suffered a third straight elimination by a Spanish team at this stage in their three seasons under Pep Guardiola. "They were better, but we scored an away goal, which was important. We need to keep grounded and first of all think of the Liga before the final," said Griezmann, whose side are level on points with leaders Barcelona in the Spanish title race. "We’re delighted. It was difficult, a really hard game, we had a great opponent in front of us and

Antoine Griezmann beats Bayern Munich’s Manuel Neuer in a one-on-one situation to score the goal that decided the two-legged tie. (EPA Photo)

we had to both defend and try to score. That’s what we did," he added. Guardiola, in his final Champions League home game at Bayern before his move to Manchester City for next season, started with defender Jerome Boateng, back from a threemonth injury break on Saturday, and Franck Ribery,

himself back from injury. With a newly-discovered intensity, the Bavarians were dominant in the first half, successfully navigating through the Spaniards' high pressing game and grabbing their first chance with a Lewandowski header in the 12th minute. "We are a bit lost for words," said Neuer. "We

played great football today, did everything we set out to do but it is bitter not to be travelling to Milan for the final." Atletico keeper Oblak was kept busy in the first half, with the tables turned and Bayern doing the pressing -- having 12 shots compared to Atletico's two by the half hour.

Alonso finally got the hosts a deserved lead in the 31st minute, his low free kick clipping Atletico's Jose Maria Gimenez to cancel out Atletico's first-leg advantage. Bayern pushed for a second goal and thought they would have it when Javi Martinez was brought down by Gimenez in the box to earn a penalty three minutes later. But Oblak saved Mueller's spot kick and Atletico stunned the home crowd after the break when Griezmann linked up with Torres and charged through to beat Neuer with a fine finish. With Bayern now on the backfoot and needing at least two more goals to advance, Atletico grew bolder and Juanfran's shot on the hour sailed narrowly wide. Lewandowski put Bayern back in front on the night with a close-range header to spark a dramatic finale but they could not find another goal and their Champions League hopes were over.

Warriors show champion class, Heat melt Toronto

Los aNgeLes, May 4 (aFP): The Golden State Warriors produced a scintillating fightback to overpower the Portland Trail Blazers and take a stranglehold on their Western Conference semi-final series. The reigning NBA champions overturned an 11-point fourth quarter deficit to outscore their opponents 34-12 and clinch a 11099 win at the Oracle Arena. The victory gives Golden State a formidable 2-0 lead heading into game three in Portland on Saturday. With Stephen Curry missing once more with

a knee injury, it was left to Klay Thompson to provide the offensive threat. The 26-year-old had an off night, missing 13 of 20 shots, but came good when it mattered with five three pointers to finish with 27 points. Warriors coach Steve Kerr was pleased with the way his side responded after a slow start which saw them trailing by 17 points at one stage in the second in the second quarter. Green added 17 points with 14 rebounds and seven assists while Andre Iguodala added 15 points from the bench.

Damian Lillard topscored for Portland with 25 points, adding six assists and four rebounds. C.J. McCollum was close behind with 22 points and two assists. In Toronto, Miami regrouped superbly after Kyle Lowry's game-tying buzzer-beater saw the Raptors force overtime at 90-90. Lowry's remarkable 39feet leveler with the final play appeared to signal a momentum shift in Toronto's favor. However, Miami regained their composure and roared back with eight unanswered points to lead

98-90 and eventually win 102-96. The win gives Miami a 1-0 lead in the series with game two coming on Thursday. Miami coach Erik Spoelstra hailed his team's mental strength after they closed out the win in overtime, bouncing back from Lowry's spectacular three-pointer. Goran Dragic had a game-high 26 points for Miami. Dwyane Wade finished with 24 points, six rebounds and four assists while Joe Johnson added 16 points and seven rebounds. For Toronto Jonas Va-

lanciunas scored a teamhigh 24 points and 14 rebounds while DeMar DeRozan added 22 points, six rebounds and four assists. Terrence Ross scored

19 points off the bench. Lowry's three-pointer was a rare moment of class amid a disappointing display which saw him finish with only seven points.

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Leicester's 'magic' hailed globally as the party goes on

Lee Chapman, a postman who has found unexpected fame as a doppelganger of Jamie Vardy, joins the Leicester City striker and the Foxes squad on their way to a Premier League title celebration lunch, the day after they were crowned champions of England. (Getty Images)

LoNdoN, May 4 (ReUteRs): Leicester City's exultant players and beaming manager Claudio Ranieri went back to work in a daze on Tuesday as the sports world saluted their outlandish Premier League triumph as the perfect example of the "magic of football." At their training ground in Leicester, sleepless but bright-eyed players continued in party mood as, amid much festivity, training took on a festive air while the club's Thai owner flew in by helicopter to congratulate them. Meanwhile, the football world, led by new FIFA President Gianni Infantino, clamoured to hail the perpetrators of one of the sport's most incredible tales. "It's one of these beautiful football stories that only football can write, that nobody would have believed possible at the beginning of the season," declared Infantino. "This is the magic of football." Everybody concurred with this sentiment, be it in Madrid, where

even combatants in Wednesday's Champions League semi-final paid tribute to the Foxes, or Rome, where the Italian Prime Minister wanted to salute the city's popular son Ranieri. "The greatest achievement in the history of English soccer was led by an Italian. Fantastic Mr Ranieri," PM Matteo Renzi tweeted. "They've had an amazing season. Miracles don't exist in football; it's a just reward for their year of hard work," Zinedine Zidane, the French great who manages Real Madrid, added before their second leg with Manchester City. Back at the Premier League headquarters in London, chief executive chairman Richard Scudamore told the BBC that "it's probably the biggest sporting story ever and the biggest sporting achievement ever. "Nobody saw it coming. So here we are, it's made mugs of all of us and that is just the most fantastic feeling." That feeling was still coursing through Leicester's players, who had all gathered at star striker Jamie

Vardy's house on Monday night to watch nearest challengers Tottenham Hotspur's 2-2 draw at Chelsea, the result which sealed the title. After singing and bouncing up and down for the cameras during desultory training, they all headed to one of Ranieri's favourite pizza restaurants for lunch but still had time to let a Vardy lookalike fan join the team bus to pose with his hero. Ranieri, who had missed Monday's fun and games with his team for a quiet celebration with his wife at home, embraced his players at training and also the club's Thai owner, Vichai Srivaddhanaprabha, after the billionaire disembarked from his helicopter. Srivaddhanaprabha's son Aiyawatt provided the best news for Leicester fans when he gave a TV interview to Thai television on Monday night, insisting that the club had no intention of selling any of their best players. "We are not a team who produces players to be developed later by other teams." he said. There is no chance of the celebrations ceasing any time soon before Saturday, when captain Wes Morgan will pick up the trophy at the Foxes' last home game of the season against Everton at the King Power Stadium. "I can't wait to lift the trophy and get my hands on it. I am going to try and hold back the tears, it is going to be very emotional, it is the biggest moment of my life," said Morgan, who like so many of his team mates, has been transformed from a supposed journeyman into a colossus. "It is safe to say I never thought I would be in this position now. The journey we've been on is fantastic. It's an achievement that might not be achieved again." Ranieri, the mastermind of this achievement, was being hailed back home, with Juventus and Italy goalkeeper Gianluigi Buffon declaring: "Thanks Mister, because you've shown that one must not stop dreaming."

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