May 7th, 2015 by The Morung Express

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What we need is more people who specialize in the impossible

Salman Khan sentenced to 5 years in jail [ PAGE 11]

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—Theodore Roethke

5th ‘martyrdom’ anniv of Neli Chakho & Dikho Loshuo [ PAGE 5]

Juventus haunts Real in 1st leg of CL semifinal [ PAGE 12]

tackling Alcoholism— keeping denial at bay Morung Express news Mokokchung | May 6

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A young naga boy seen playing an indigenous game by walking on Bamboo stilts, as another boy looks on, in a village some 20 kilomenters away from Mokokchung. Photo by Manen Aier

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By Sandemo Ngullie

Nagaland: 725 children infected with HIV; 100 orphaned by AIDS

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DIMAPUR, MAY 6 (MExN): On May 7, Nagaland along with the rest of the world will observe ‘World AIDS Orphans Day,’ which is dedicated to highlight realities of children who have lost one or both parents to HIV & AIDS, and to focus on the hope that can exist for future generations who do not have to suffer the loss of a parent due to HIV & AIDS. The Nagaland State AIDS Control SoCars, bikes, designer ciety (NSACS), through a press note, inclothes, latest phones, now you want me to buy you a formed that there are 725 children who are infected with HIV since 2007 (Source: SIMS HSSLC pass certificate? report up-to March 2015) and over 100 children who are orphaned by AIDS (Source: NNP+). Over the past years, the NSCAS has been observing the World AIDS Orphans Day in collaboration with NGOs working actively in the field of HIV & AIDS. The observance of World AIDS Orphans’ Day is an initiative of the Francios Xavier Bagnoud (FXB) International to bring to notice the plight of millions of helpless children world-wide who have lost one or both parents to HIV & AIDS. The HIV & AIDS crisis, NSACS stated, has impacted households and communities. Majority of the children affected by HIV & AIDS, including orphans, continue The Morung Express to live with their extended families or in run by the NGOs. However, it laPoll QuEsTion homes mented that these families are increasingVote on www.morungexpress.com ly overwhelmed by poverty and struggle to sMs your answer to 9862574165 protect and raise the children under their Do the 2015 NBSE results show a decline in the quality of education in Nagaland? Yes

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Highly specialised team of Doctors to visit Nagaland

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DIMAPUR, MAY 6 (MExN): A team of highly specialised doctors are scheduled to visit Nagaland state from May 7 to 13. A press note from the Governor’s Secretariat informed that the team will conduct free medical camps in two groups at the district hospital Peren and PHC Jalukie on May 8 and 9. The team will also conduct free medical check-up at Naga Hospital Authority, Kohima from May 11 to 13. The doctors are specialised in Gynaecology & Obstetrics, Orthopaedics, Oncology and Ophthalmology. Those who desire to avail their medical advice have been informed to contact the concerned Hospital Authorities or the Directorate of Medical Department and register their names in advance. It may be noted that the team of doctors are visiting the state at the initiative of the Nagaland state Governor, PB Acharya.

care, and the homes are run by self-sustaining NGOs. In addition to the trauma of losing a parent, the orphans living with extended families or in foster care are often subject to stigma and discrimination. As such, NSACS urged that amidst efforts to halt and reverse the HIV epidemic, concerted and specific interventions by stakeholders are needed to create an enabling environment for children affected and infected with HIV & AIDS, especially the orphans. “We need to ensure that available resources reach the families and communities that provide the front-line response, as they provide most of the care and support to orphaned and vulnerable children,” NSACS advised. It further said that measures to support basic rights of these children are required to give them better access to education, health care and nutrition, with special consideration for the physical, psychological and social needs of the child. Efforts should also be made to ensure livelihood skills & opportunities so that they become productive members of their community. NSCAS stressed on the need to put in place appropriate social protection frameworks for these vulnerable children to provide a ‘continuum of care’ by planning appropriate multi-sectoral and holistic interventions, through the combined efforts of families, communities, NGOs, FBOs, and the government. It called for a strong political will to fight HIV & AIDS by initiating a long-term response.

Despite the tag of a ‘dry state,’ the fact is that there are a large number of alcoholics in Nagaland of which many succumb to alcohol related deaths every year. Realizing that there is a problem is the first step to a cure, and some sections of the society are helping do this through the Alcoholics Anonymous programme. Despite the Nagaland Liquor Total Prohibition (NLTP) Act 1989 in force for over 20 years, the flow of alcohol into the state, its use and abuse is evident. With the stigma related to alcoholics, the problem of alcoholism is a huge task to tackle. But thanks to the initiative of some concerned church workers, recovering alcoholics and social activists, Alcoholics Anonymous or AA is being established in different churches in Mokokchung; the latest being the Ongpangkong Baptist Church (OBC) at Yimyu Ward. Starting off the AA society at OBC, seven declared alcoholics are participating at a seven days counseling and de-addiction programme from May 4 onwards. The participants are housed at the OBC guest house and taken care of by counselors from Mokokchung Town Baptist Arogo (MTBA) and from Kohima AA unit. However, the participants were not allowed to interact with the media. The Home Evangelist of OBC, I

Bendang Jamir informed that the church would be starting an AA unit where alcoholics can come and join in fellowship with fellow alcoholics. Bendang Jamir disclosed that he attended the AA unit at MTBA and was impressed by the results of the AA programme, and decided to open a similar unit at the OBC, which was approved by the deacon board. Psychiatrists, Dr. Ngully and Dr. Joyce, are rendering their selfless assistance to the AA programme. Expressing deep concern about the problem of alcoholism in society, Bendang Jamir said that most of his friends had become alcoholics and many had passed away due to alcoholism. He expressed hope that the AA unit, which has proven to be an effective programme to tackle alcoholism, would go a long way in helping drinkers overcome their habits. A citizen of Yimyu Ward, also a well-known social worker, expressed that the AA unit at the church would go a long way in moulding society. He disclosed that more than 20 people, many of them talented youth, have died of alcoholism or succumbed to alcohol related deaths within the past two to three years in the locality. AA member from Kohima, Imlisungkum Jamir, who has been abstaining from alcohol for the past 20 years, expressed deep concern that alcohol related deaths in society are mostly because of the availability of adulterated alcohol.

Imlisungkum Jamir, who was a chronic alcoholic, is one of the key persons in Nagaland taking active part in the Alcoholics Anonymous programme and spreading the message to abstain from alcoholism through sharing life stories throughout the state. He disclosed that the AA programme has been successful mostly because of the active support of the church and society. He further asked those alcoholics willing to join the AA to contact the churches – MTBA or OBC – or contact him personally for assistance. He also urged churches interested in setting up AA units to contact them for assistance. It may be noted that Alcoholics Anonymous is a fellowship of men and women who share their experiences, strengths and hopes with each other in an attempt to solve their common problems and help others to recover from alcoholism. It is an informal society of millions of recovering alcoholics throughout the world. AA here hopes to provide a positive contribution to Nagaland with its unaccounted number of alcoholics, many in self denial, the state government taking a nonchalant attitude to the problem, and with society seeking a panacea to alcoholism through the failed NLTP Act. Alcoholism is an issue that exists in all societies. It is up to society to acknowledge it and be pragmatic about it, instead of demonising it.

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New NPCC prez rules out joining DAN govt Morung Express news Dimapur | May 6

Newly appointed President of the Nagaland Pradesh Congress Committee (NPCC), K Therie, today ruled out any prospect of the state Congress Party joining the DAN III coalition government, which also includes the BJP. “The AICC made it clear that the Congress Party cannot associate with communal political parties”, the NPCC president said and added the party would be appealing its elected legislators not

to join the DAN Government. Addressing media persons here at Congress Bhavan Wednesday afternoon, Therie admitted that initially the state Congress agreed to extend support to TR Zeliang government as the state BJP was then in the rival NPF camp. But after the February 5 “vote of confidence” where the BJP also voted in favour of Zeliang, the NPCC decided not to associate itself with any “communal” political party. Appealing to all Congress men and women,

particularly the Congress legislators, to uphold the ideologies and principles of socialism, secularism and democracy, Therie said it would be inappropriate for Congress men and women to associate with communal forces in any form. On the current scenario in the state, Therie said the Congress has an uphill task ahead to set free the people of Nagaland from multiple problems. “We are in a state of disgrace with social degradation, political problem and economic backwardness. It

may take time but we have to make a beginning and I am confident that together we can work towards achieving these goals,” he added. Therie thanked AICC president, Sonia Gandhi, and vice president, Rahul Gandhi, for reposing trust and confidence in him and also the rank and file of the state Congress for their continuous support. He further thanked outgoing NPCC president, SI Jamir and his colleagues for “upholding the constitution of NPCC and carrying the burden till this date.” C

LS approves GST Bill, paves way for uniform tax regime

NEW DELHI, MAY 6 (PTI): The long-pending GST bill was approved by the Lok Sabha on Wednesday after a walkout by Congress even as government vowed to compensate states for any revenue loss and assured that the new uniform indirect tax rate will be much less than 27 per cent recommended by an expert panel. The Constitution Amendment Bill to implement the Goods and Services Tax (GST), originally mooted by the UPA, was passed by 352 votes against 37 after the government rejected the opposition demand of referring it to Standing Committee. The GST, which is proposed to be implemented from April 1, 2016, will subsume excise, service tax, state VAT, entry tax, octroi and other state levies. Replying to the debate on the bill before Congress walked out, Finance Minister Arun Jaitley said

the proposal to reform the indirect taxes has been pending for the last 12 years. Rejecting the Opposition demand for referring the Bill to the Standing Committee, he said the panel has already examined various provisions of the new legislation and several of its suggestions have been incorporated. Commending the bill, he said this is a “very important moment” because the whole process of indirect taxation in India will change once the GST is implemented. With regard to a recommendation of an expert panel for revenue-neutral GST rate of 27 per cent, Jaitley said it is “too high” and will be “much diluted”. He said GST would ensure seamless and uniform indirect tax regime besides lowering inflation and promoting growth in the long run as he sought to allay concerns of the states that they would be hurt by its implementation.

‘challenges of land development in nagaland’ Morung Express news Dimapur | May 6

Timely and insightful; at a juncture when most of the challenges faced by Nagas are linked with land, a book entitled- ‘Challenges of Land Development in Nagaland’ is bound to enlighten and stir thoughts on the vulnerable land issues confronting Nagas. The book, which was released today by DC Dimapur Kesonyu Yhome, reflects and ruminates on the issues of land and resources of Nagaland through a collection of incisive papers, essays and columns written by a kaleidoscope of writers including academicians, bureaucrats, senior citizens, practitioners of peace and students of Clark Theological College (CTC). Edited by Rev Dr Takatemjen, Principal, CTC, ‘Challenges of Land Development in Nagaland’ provides a spectrum of perspectives, insights, experiences and opportunities to re-engage with the questions surrounding the challenges of land development in Nagaland such as the question of colonial boundaries; border and boundary issues, issues and disputes with neighboring states, women, land and identity, NSDZ, Nagaland foothill road to name a few.

DC Dimapur Kesonyu Yhome, Rev Dr Takatemjen , principal, CTC and Rev Maong lemtur, associate pastor DABA during the release of the book ‘Challenges of land Development in nagaland’ on Wednesday.

“The purpose of the book is not necessarily to provide readymade answers to the question associated with land. Rather it is a humble attempt to sensitize the people about the issue Nagas are struggling with and hopefully initiate more debate and answers,” Dr Takatemjen said at the book release function. He also stressed on the immediate need for politicians, bureaucrats, church leaders, civil societies to work together to solve the multiple land issues confronting the Nagas today. DC Dimapur Yhome, while releasing the book said, “It is a com-

fort in knowing that the task of managing land and resources and its utilization is not only left on the hands of few bureaucrats and politicians, but in that different stakeholders are taking responsibility.” “The book is timely for us, when the indigenous people are beginning to create and broaden the democratic space to discuss issues of land and resources,” Dr L Imsutoshi Jamir, Associate Professor, Communication and Media Studies commented, while reading some excerpts from the book. “At present, there is a clash of values between the status quo and

the desire for change. There is also a clash between state-centre approach to land and development and a people centered approach,” Jamir said. Editor of The Morung Express, Dr Akum Longchari, who wrote the forward note in the book, looked at land issue as a two way lane- it is central to people’s culture and at the same time, it has also been a source of conflict, violence, wars around the world. Nagas, at this juncture, he pointed out, are faced with a dilemma on whether land is going to determine the destiny of the people or the people would determine the destiny of its land. Longchari felt that the publication of the book is timely and a clear affirmation of the Naga people’s need to recover their Indigenous understanding of land and people-hood. ‘Challenges of Land Development in Nagaland’ is divided into 6 sections and comprises of 22 articles, three opinion poll conducted and a field research. The book is published by the Clark Centre for Peace Research and Action. It will be available at CLC Dimapur, Signet Dimapur, Western Book Depot and Clark Literature House, Mokokchung.

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Dimapur

Thursday

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‘All children are equal and deserves the same right without distinction’

includes domestic helpers, missing children, abused children, run away children, children needing medical assistance, all children in need of care and protection and adoption through proper channel were discuss and deliberated. Delivering a keynote address, ADC Niuland, Lovitoli said that the onus of upbringing children is the responsibility of all of us as parents, teachers, elders and responsible citizens. “Children are our heritage, blessing from God,

Ao Senden meets IMDH management and doctors

Appeals to speed up construction of ICU

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our future leaders and we elders have a great responsibility to mould them by providing the right environment in our own individual capacities to make them good citizen in our society,” said the ADC. Lovitoli added that it is very important to create the right space for the children to grow and to protect them from any form of abuse and exploitation. All children are

equal and deserve the same the right without distinction. Stressing on the importance’s of creating awareness and sensitising the people on child rights, she called on the media to play a more active role saying that many issues concerning children’s rights were not brought to light due to lack of awareness amongst the people. She expressed her full cooperation on protection of child rights and give assistance in case of any violation of their rights. The programme also included presentation on the

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Success knows no barrier

Topper Buddhiman shares his story as Tzürangkong Students’ Conference felicitates successful HSLC candidates

the functioning of the Unit should be placed accordingly. Ao Senden extended their support for the earlimoKoKChuNg, may est completion and alloca6 (mExN): Ao Senden tion of doctors and nurses President, Imolemba Jamir at the ICU and said they will along with other office do all that they can to let the bearers of Ao Senden had government speed up the a meeting with the Medical works. Ao Senden also apSuperintendent, management and senior doctors pealed the government of Imkongliba Memorial to appoint senior doctors District Hospital and dis- permanently residing in cussed matters relating Mokokchung as Medical to the development and Superintendent of IMDH smooth functioning of the so that they can attend to the administration and dehospital. The Ao Senden stated velopment works of IMDH that the IMDH does not at regular time and whenonly cater to the medi- ever needed. The Ao Sencal needs of the people of den also assured the IMDH Mokokchung district but management and doctors also to other neighbouring that it would urge and apdistricts and therefore, the prise the government to HSLC Top 5, Buddhiman (centre) along with DEO Mokokchung, R Alemla Jamir (2nd from R) ongoing construction of look into the ongoing con- and Headmistress GHS, Tzurangkong, Taliangla (2nd from L) along with others at the felicitaIntensive Care Unit should struction of new office tion progamme at Tatar Salang, Chungtiayimsen on May 5, 2015. be speeded up and the doc- building and complete it at Morung Express News tors and nurses required for the earliest. This programme was, He studied Kindergarby all means special, be- ten at a Labour School at Mokokchung | May 6 cause this shy, soft-spoken Longtho, at a Govt Primary If intellect, sex, creed or and humble seventeen School at Chungtiya and religion has no barrier. If year old achiever Buddhi- from Class V-X at GHS, education, whether at a man has a story to tell; in Tzurangkong. posh private institution or conventional words, simHowever, like every a ‘labour’s school’ or quite ply ‘if you are proud of your good student he gives tribKohima, may 6 (mExN): St Paul School, Phesama held a felicitation programme for the outgoing students. unjustly derided, has a institution, the institution ute to a teacher, a former Rev. Dr. Anand Pereira, SJ Rector of St Paul Institutions benchmark through an ex- will be proud of you’. Edu- headmistress of the school. “…our school headmisPhesama, was the chief guest. In his message, the Rever- amination, then the story of cation knows no barrier – it end urged the students to make a difference in the soci- Buddhiman, the Top -5 of can be gained anywhere, by tress was madam Temjennaro. One day she called me ety through their value-based life. He asked them to be HSLC exam 2015 conduct- anyone, from anyone. Buddhiman, the young to her office and encouraged grateful to the school and the staff. Quoting the early wis- ed by NBSE, says it all. It was no wonder that man who broke the myth me to study hard and try to dom of great people, he highlighted how they should lead their life standing for the values inculcated in the school. Tzürangkong Students’ that students from gov- excel in life. She was the first Later, the present class X students presented song and Conference (TKM) or- ernment schools cannot person in my life to say that I congratulated the outgoing students for the good results. ganised a felicitation pro- achieve top position, the could become a topper one On behalf of the outgoing students, Kelechuno shared her gramme for the success- student who showed the day. And I had followed her experiences and especially thanked the teachers and the ful HSLC candidates and government schools can words since then.” Nonetheless, he also school for making them what they are today. She elabo- HSLC top-5 of Govern- perform, expressed it all rated how teachers played a crucial role in their success. ment High School at Tatar during the felicitation pro- gave rich tributes to his parents, teachers, his school, The outgoing students were given a special token to make Salang, Chungtiayimsen gramme. on May 5, 2015, attended He is not the typical poor the people of Tzurangkong their efforts in HSLC a memorable one. by a host of dignitaries. The student from a remote area. and above all God. District Education Officer, “In my early stage my “It is said that everyMokokchung, R Alemla parents were so poor that one is send by God to do Jamir and a host of student they could not even afford something unique. And I leaders attended the pro- to send me to a primary think it was all God’s plan gramme. school,” said Buddhiman. to send me here and bring

Mission Indradhanush 2nd phase from May 7-14

Ko h i m a , m ay 6 (mExN): Special Immunization drive is underway in six districts, which the State of Nagaland has identified as high focus districts viz: Kohima, Dimapur, Wokha, Mon, Tuensang, and Kiphire starting from the 7th day of the month for seven consecutive days, which will continue for four months starting from April 7. The principal director, directorate of health and family welfare, Dr Neikietuo Chiesotsu has informed in a press release that the 2nd phase will also begin from May 7 to 14 in all the high focus districts. All concerned parents of every eligible child should bring their child to partake in the vaccination drive at their respective wards/ health centres. As per the Government of India (GoI) initiative to reduce Child Mortality and

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morbidity in the country by improving full immunization coverage through Universal Immunization Programme (UIP) by providing vaccination against seven (7) life threatening diseases which are Diphtheria, Whooping Cough, Tetanus, Polio, Tuberculosis, Measles and Hepatitis-B in the entire country. Mission Indradhanush is successfully taking place in the country. The main objective of Mission Indradhanush is to achieve more than 90% full coverage immunization by 2020 and to reach out all unvaccinated or partially vaccinated children in the State. Evidence shows that unimmunized and partially immunized children are more susceptible to childhood diseases and disability, and runs a risk of 3-6 times higher than fully immunized children.

good name for my school. It is not only an achievement for me but it is a great responsibility that I have to maintain in all my life,” said the young achiever. Meanwhile, the Mokokchung DEO, R. Alemla Jamir, while speaking at the programme, congratulated the school, the HSLC topper and his fellow classmates for their great achievement. She said it was a historic day for Mokokchung district that a student from Government High School has secured a top position in the HSLC exam conducted by the NBSE. The Tsurangkong Kaketshir Mungdang president L. Alem Jamir, in his keynote address, lauded the successful candidate who have passed out the recent HSLC examination especially Buddhiman for achieving the top-5 position in HSLC and bring honour to the society and the school. He also thanks the teachers and parents for guiding and moulding the students, who have successfully achieved a milestone stone in their academic career. He further encouraged the junior students to take the example from their senior’s achievement and will be entering the new gate to excel their academic career. Meanwhile, short speeches were delivered by the headmistress of the GHS, Tzurangkong, school managing board, president of Tzurangkong Senso Mungdang and representative from the AKM.

DPDB Kohima plans inter-village exchange prog

Kohima, may 6 (Dipr): The Deputy Commissioner and Vice Chairman DPDB, Kohima, has informed that as per the calendar of Action for the year 2014-15, the Kohima DPDB is organizing a one-day exchange program of the village in the district. In this regard, the Board has randomly selected total number of 20 villages in the district with 10 villages as visiting teams to make a trip to other 10 hosting villages to interact, share and also to assess the development of its counterparts. The expenditure for to and fro of

the visiting teams and the refreshment of both the teams will be borne by the DPDB. The program is to be conducted as per the convenient date and time of the two villages and it is to be completed before the end of July, 2015. He also informed that the DPDB prescribes a set of 15 leaders consist of Village Chairman, Village Secretary, VDB Secretary, Head GB, and also circulated a board guidelines to all the villages to have a uniform pattern of exchange of reports .The objectives of the program is “to take what you want and give what you

can” be in development of economy, education, health, sanitation, social etc. from your counterpart. This exercise is expected to benefit both the hosting villages as well as the visiting villages as the strengths and weakness of the villages are varied in nature. The visiting villages are Chiechima, Viswema, Jakhama, Mezoma, Meriema, Zhadima, Rusoma, Pfuchama, Dihoma, and Tsiesema and the hosting villages are Kohima, Khonoma, Jotsoma, Mima, Kidima, Khuzama, Phesama, Touphema, Nerhema, and Gariphema.

ANCSF appeal for upliftment of ARSH programme cooperative societies in rural areas in Zbto conducted

Kohima, may 6 (mExN): The All Nagaland Cooperative Societies’ Federation (ANCSF) today stated in a press release that the State Government has started full-fledged district co-operative society’s office at Peren, Longleng and Kiphire “without proper designated officials.” Therefore, the Federation urged the State Government and the department concerned to immediately create and post necessary requirements to the newly created office for proper implementation in the field of cooperative in the rural states. The ANCSF president RK Mekro in a press release also proposed the State Government to implement centrally sponsored (ICDP) scheme in the district like Peren, Longleng and Kiphire for different co-operative societies to avail the project for the upliftment of the rural cooperators. Further, the ANCSF also inquired, “why the selected project of NCDC, which were lying untouched and kept pending, as per year wise

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topics: Village Level Child Protection and Role of DCPU by SCPS (State child protection society, Kohima), Children in Conflict with law and the Role of Police/SJPU by Deputy Commissioner of Police Zone II Dimapur and a PowerPoint presentation on Children in need of care and Protection by CHILDLINE Dimapur. DCPO Dimapur chaired the programme while the invocation Prayer was pronounced by chairman CLFNA Akatovi Jakhalu. The closing prayer was pronounced by Women Pastor, Kuhoxu Baptist Church, ADC Niuland, Lovitoli Delivering the keynote address at the programme on Jacobet. child rights at Niuland, Dimapur on May 6. (DIPR Photo)

St Paul School Phesama felicitates out going students

Sensitisation programme on child right held

Dimapur, may 6 (Dipr): A sensitisation programme on child right organised in collaboration with District administration, Police Commissionerate and CHILDLINE, Dimapur was held at ADC’s conference hall, Niuland on May 6. An interaction and question hour was held with the participants, which included teachers, students, VCC, Secretary and GB from villages of Niuland area, village child protection committees, church leaders, women organizations and youth bodies. Some pertinent issues such as child labour which

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noted 2005-06/2006-07/2007-08 and it seems the NCDC schemes were under the blanket, though the ban on NCDC is lifted.” Therefore, the Federation inquired why the NCDC project is not implemented and on delay for such lapse of year together. The ANCSF strongly urges the State Government to implement the scheme in the state at the earliest possible to boost up the economy of the cooperative societies in the State. It also stated that, “the least recovery of different loans cannot be the main point for delaying the implementation of the scheme.” Therefore, it suggested that the Federation and department come under an umbrella to have workshop in different district for smooth recovery of loans. Meanwhile, the Federation has acknowledged the State Government and cooperation department for completion and proper implementation of ICDP project programme in Dimapur, Mon and Zunheboto.

zuNhEboto, may 6 (mExN): The second round District IEC/BCC activity on reproductive and sexual health for adolescent (ARSH) was conducted on May 5 at New colony and Old town prayer fellowship under Zunheboto district. District Health Society in collaboration with Gospel Drama Warrior, Zunheboto initiated the programme. Ten group members enacted the play during the programme. The play was performed on the theme ‘East to West.’ District Media Officer Shekho Sophie in a press release stated that CMO, Zunheboto Dr. G. Hokishe Sema encouraged the youth to do away with unwanted elements and have a good children parents relationships. He also sensitized the members on adolescent health, spiritual and mental well being, the physical and the emotional changes that happen during this period. He also urged the youth to avail the services provided at the ARSH clinics in District Hospital, Zunheboto, and Community Health Centre (CHC) Aghunato and Pughoboto.

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Ban imposed on mining of sand gravel and boulders

Dimapur, may 6 (mExN): In supersession of the DC’s order issued on April 24, 2015 and as per the resolution of the Enforcement Committee on Unregulated Mining of Sand Gravel & Boulders in Dhansiri and Chathe River, the DC Dimapur Kesonyu Yhome, IAS has issued oders for compliance with immediate effect. Mining of sand gravel and boulders is totally banned for a period of six months starting from the date of issue of this order in certain areas which includes 7th Mile Village; 7th Mile Model Village; Sodzulhou Village; 5th Mile Model Village; Diphupar Village; Seithekemeima Basa Village; Naga United Village; Nihoto Village and K Hollohon Village area. “The respective village council will be responsible for enforcing this order in their respective area and jurisdiction,” added the DC.

DC Kohima informs

Kohima, may 6 (Dipr): The Deputy Commissioner and Vice- Chairman DPDB, Kohima has directed all Departments to submit list of items of schemes/programmes/ trainings or activities undertaken by respective departments including the C.S.S components on or before 15.05.2015. He appraised to the concerns that to give remarks on schemes and programmes with specific targets for women/girl child. Expect list of items other details are not required at this stage

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Holy Cross Past Pupils Association meeting

Dimapur, may 6 (mExN): General Meeting of the Holy Cross Past Pupils Association (Alumni) will be held on May 9 at 10:00 a.m. at Christ School Pastoral Hall. All Past Pupils, Members of various Committees formed in the last meeting are requested to attend the meeting to chalk out the various programmes of the year-long Golden Jubilee celebrations.

Medical Camp at Peren and Jalukie

Kohima, may 6 (Dipr): Medical Camp will be held on May 8 and 9 at Peren and Jalukie respectively. Medical team from Mumbai will be screening patients on May 8 and 9 at free of cost. Therefore, CMO Peren Dr. Ngangshimeren has requested the public to avail medical facilities.

SDEO Chiephobozou informs

ChiEphobozou, may 6 (mExN): The Sub Divisional Education Officer (SDEO) Chiephobozou has informed all the Adhoc Teacher appointees under SDEO Chiephobozou, who have completed three (3) years in service as on March 31 to submit first appointment order and latest extension order for service regularisation on or before May 13. This was stated in a press note issued by Visayiecha Angami, SDEO.

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SKK emergency meeting

Dimapur, may 6 (mExN): The All Sumi Students’ Union (SKK) has informed the respective units, senior leaders of SKK and the SKK jubilee planning committee members to attend the assembly positively on may 9 at 10:00 am. The Assembly will be held at Circuit House Dimapur. SKK speaker Bito Yepthomi in a press release has informed that agendas on important issues will be deliberated for which the members concerned are requested to attend the meeting without fail.

TNAI Dimapur Unit invites

Dimapur, may 6 (mExN): The TNAI Dimapur Unit will be celebrating International Nurses Day on May 12 at 12:00 noon at Medical Fellowship hall, District Hospital Dimapur on the theme “Nurses: A force for change: care effective, Cost effective.” All the retired and serving TNAI members residing in Dimapur are invited to attend the event.

VSU felicitation prog postponed

VizwEma, may 6 (mExN): Viswema Students’ Union (VSU) has informed all the successful candidates of High School Leaving Certificate that the felicitation programme scheduled on May 9 has been postpone to May 11. Time and venue for the programme remains the same. Er. Swedi Kiso, SDO Department Youth Resource & Sports, Government of Nagaland has consented to be the resource person for the day.

Workshop on mathematics & science

Kohima, may 6 (Dipr): A state level workshop on Mathematics and Science on the theme “Learn Maths and Science Joyfully” will be conducted by SCERT on May 7 and 8 at the Conference Hall of SCERT, Kohima. Chief Secretary Nagaland, Pankaj Kumar IAS will grace the inaugural programme as the chief guest on May 7 at 10 a.m. while Parliamentary Secretary SCERT, Deo Nukhu will grace the closing function on May 8 at 2 p.m.

WSSU inform students

Dimapur, may 6 (mExN): The Western Sumi Students’ Union (WSSU) has informed all the Sumi students under its jurisdiction who have topped in the recent HSLC and HSSLC examination and subject toppers to contact its office on or before May 13. For further details contact @8014286743 or 8575749344.

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Left sweeps Tripura council polls aGartala, May 6 (IanS): Tripura's ruling Left Front led by the Communist Party of India-Marxist (CPI-M) on Wednesday retained the 30-seat tribal autonomous body for the third consecutive term. Elections were held on Sunday for the 28 seats of the 30-member Tripura Tribal Areas Autonomous District Council (TTAADC), which has jurisdiction over two-thirds of Tripura's 10,491 square km territory. The government nominates the remaining two

members members. All the 28 seats were won by Left candidates, with the CPI-M sweeping 25 seats. Its allies Communist Party of India, Revolutionary Socialist Party and Forward Bloc won one seat each, officials said. In 2010 too, the Left won all the 28 seats. The council is a miniature of the 60-seat Tripura assembly. The prominent winners are Ranjit Debbarma, chief executive member of the outgoing TTAADC, executive members Radha Charan Debbarma, Sand-

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Sikkim govt to appease deities for state's safety

GanGtok, May 6 (PtI): In view of the devastating earthquake in Nepal, Sikkim government has decided to propitiate the state's guardian deities to keep the state safe. "The Sikkimese people have a strong belief and faith in our deities. In the wake of the tragedy that struck Nepal and some parts of our country, the state government has felt it pertinent to seek refuge in the propitiation of our deities," an official release said on Monday. The department has "requested high incarnate Rinpoches to perform all necessary rituals and pujas to prevent occurrence of natural disasters and to protect the people from calamities," the release added.

Arunachal govt has withdrawn excess amount from RBI: Phassang ItanaGar, May 6 (PtI): The BJP on Wednesday alleged that the Arunachal Pradesh government had overdrawn an amount of Rs 581 crore till March 31 last from RBI in excess of the arrangement agreed upon violating fiscal discipline as a result of which the RBI had directed SBI to stop payments to the state government. The RBI on April 22 last had directed SBI to stop payments to Arunachal Pradesh, BJP's Jana Andolan Committee chairman Tame Phassang told reporters at Arunachal Press Club (APC) here. "The state is in a real trouble and the only way to bail it out from the crisis is imposition of Article 371 (H)," he said and demanded immediate resignation of Chief Minister Nabam Tuki on moral ground. Challenging the government to come out clear by ordering probe into the fiscal mess department wise, Phassang alleged that the chief minister by taking undue advantage of his position is hell bent to mortgage the state. The BJP will hold a massive public rally on May 11 to highlight the "financial misdeeds" of the government, he added.

hya Rani Chakma, Ranabir Debbarma and Shantanu Jamatia (all CPI-M) and Dhirendra Reang of CPI. In a significant development, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and the tribal-based Indigenous People's Front of Tripura (IPFT) came second in four and 17 seats respectively. The CPI-M alleged that the IPFT had tried to polarise tribal people along communal and ethnic lines by intensifying its campaign in support of a separate state. Both the ruling and opposition parties, however,

in Indian enclaves want to stay, they will be given Indian citizenship," she said. The bill, which the Bharatiya Janata Party, Asom Gana Parishad and Trinamool Congress had opposed when it was brought by the United Progressive Alliance (UPA) government in 2013, amends the First Schedule of the Constitution to give effect to an agreement entered into by India and Bangladesh on the acquiring and transfer of territories between the two countries on May 16, 1974. In 2011, then prime minister Manmohan Singh and Bangladeshi Premier Sheikh Hasina had signed the land swap deal known as the Land Boundary Agreement (LBA). The constitutional

Bru repatriation to resume from June aIzawl, May 6 (tnn): Repatriation of Brus from six relief camps in Tripura will begin from the first week of June, the state core committee on Bru repatriation decided at a meeting on Tuesday. A senior home department official said the meeting, headed by chief secretary Lalmalsawma, decided to resume repatriation in accordance with the Supreme Court's directives to the Union home ministry and the state governments of Mizoram and Tripura. The meeting was attended by the deputy commissioners and superintendents of police of Mamit, Kolasib and Lunglei districts in Mizoram. The repatriated Brus will be resettled in these districts. The Union home ministry recently released an additional Rs 4.7 crore towards repatriation expenses, the official said. Around Rs 7 crore had remained after the last phase of repa-

triation, he said and added that it would not have been sufficient to send back the Bru families remaining in Tripura. Earlier, Mizoram home minister R Lalzirliana told the assembly that a meeting between the Centre and the state governments of Mizoram and Tripura on January 30 decided that those who refuse to return to Mizoram should be regarded as permanent residents of Tripura after the expiry of six months. Many Bru refugees, who fled Mizoram in 1997 and 2009 due to communal tension, refused to return and made a series of demands, including increase in rehabilitation and resettlement package from Rs 85,000 to Rs 1,50,000. Repeated attempts by the Mizoram government failed to bring all Brus to the state as many Bru community leaders physically obstructed members of the community from returning.

en, contested the TTAADC elections. Three women, all from CPI-M, were elected. Around 84 percent of the 758,554 voters, mostly tribals, voted. Since its formation in 1982, the Left Front has controlled the TTAADC except on two terms -- 199095 and 2000-05. In 1990-95, the Congress- Tripura Upajati Juba Samity controlled the TTAADC. The IPFT ran it in 2000-05. The CPI-M enjoys substantial support both among the tribals and nontribals in the state.

'No fresh peace talks with militants groups' GuwahatI, May 6 (PtI): There would be no fresh peace talks with any militant groups in Assam but those willing to come forward for parleys could join the talks already under progress with the ULFA and NDFB, Assam Director General of Police Khagen Sarma said today. "Talks are on with the ULFA and NDFB. Those wanting to come for discussions can join the ongoing talks. But there will be no fresh talks with anybody," Sarma said on the sidelines of a meeting here. Responding to queries on whereabouts of National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB) faction's leader Ingti Kathar Songbijit, the top cop said, "He is outside India and has now become the advisor of the outfit." G Bidai alias Bishnu Goyari, Vice-President of the outfit, was stated to have carried out the plan for the attacks on December 23 last which killed nearly 100 Adivasis. "He is criss-crossing between India and Bhutan," the DGP said.

RS passes Bangladesh land boundary accord bill nEw DElhI, May 6 (IanS): The Rajya Sabha on Wednesday passed the bill to operationalise the Land Boundary Agreement with Bangladesh, and the entailing exchange of enclaves between the two countries. The Constitution (One Hundred and Nineteenth Amendment) Bill, 2013, was unanimously passed by the upper house, with 180 votes in favour and none against it. Moving the bill for passage, External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj clarified that no movement of population was necessitated by the exchange of enclaves. "If Indians in Bangladeshi enclaves want to stay there, they will be given Bangladeshi citizenship and if Bangladeshis living

opposed the IPFT's call for a separate state. The Congress secured the second positions only in three seats and finished third or fourth in many seats. The TTAADC was formed in January 1982 under the seventh schedule of the constitution. Its authority was upgraded in August 1984 to protect and safeguard the political, economic and cultural interests of tribals, who make up one-third of Tripura's 3.7 million population. A total of 175 candidates, including 10 wom-

amendment bill to operationalise the agreement was introduced in the Rajya Sabha in 2013 but could not be passed due to stiff opposition. When the Narendra Modi government came in power, the bill was again sent to the standing committee on the external affairs ministry, and a report was presented in December 2014. The First Schedule defines the area of each state and union territory which together constitute India. The bill to operationalise the agreement with Bangladesh includes exchange of territories in Assam, West Bengal, Tripura and Meghalaya, and was cleared by the union cabinet at a meeting chaired by Prime Minister Modi on Tuesday.

Army chief review security situation in Upper Assam DInjan, May 6 (MExn): General Dalbir Singh, Chief of the Army Staff made his maiden visit after taking over as the Army Chief to the DAO Division on May 2 accompanied by Lt Gen MMS Rai, GOC-in-C, Eastern Command and Lt Gen Bipin Rawat, GOC 3 Corps to review the overall operational scenario and security situation prevailing in Upper Assam. According to a press release received here, on his arrival at Dinjan, the COAS was given a detailed briefing on the ongoing Counter Insurgency/Counter Terrorism operations in Upper Assam, as also about the state of operational preparedness and infrastructure development in the area. The Army Chief appreciated the efforts to dynamically review and counter the rapidly changing situation in the region. He also appreciated the efforts of the troops in maintaining the normalcy in the region, which is crucial for the overall development of the region. The Army chief interacted with field commanders and troops to obtain a first-hand perspective of the situation on the ground and also complimented them for the high state of operational preparedness of DAO Division. On a question of regrouping by the cadres of the extremist outfit, he said, "New councils may be formed and new posts may be given out to its cadres. We will keep a watch on how things progress and arrest them." The security forces are keeping a vigil on the an-

ti-national elements and "Operations against the NDFB(S) is on and would continue", Sarma said. "The security forces have eliminated several of the NDFB(S) top leaders, including platoon commanders, in encounters and arrested over 300 of its cadres," the DGP added.

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Pallel area still in tense after Laithok Ching shooting Our Correspondent Imphal |May 6

The Pallel area of Chandel district remained tense on Wednesday and the authorities have imposed indefinite curfew in the entire area from Pallel to Kakching Lamkhai under Thoubal district since last midnight after a man was killed and four others were injured in a gun attack on a group of people who were performing a ritual ceremony in connection with Lai Haraoba festival at Laithok Ching last night around 9 pm. M Gopal, 32, a resident of

Pallel was killed and four others were injured in the indiscriminate firing by unidentified assailants around 9 pm. No group has so far claimed responsibility for the incident. Laithok Ching is located adjacent to Pallel and Aimol. Pallel is a Meitei village while Aimol is a Kuki village. Irate locals stormed the Pallel Police Station shortly after the fatal shooting. They demanded justice and urged the police to arrest the culprits involved in the incident. Police sources said the Pallel area was still tense. Meanwhile, the United Committee Manipur (UCM)

has expressed shock over the Laiching Ching attack and urged all communities to exercise restraint and calm. “The attack on the Lai Haraoba party was carried out by anti-social people. I appeal to all residents of Pallel and its neighbouring villages to help the authorities in bringing all culprits to book,” UCM secretary general Yenkhokpam Dhiren told a press meet at the committee office here. He said a UCM team led by its president Elangbam Johnson visited Pallel and Phatu villages on Wednesday in the aftermath of the fatal shooting.

Sikkim CM, ministers to donate salaries to Nepal GanGtok, May 6 (PtI): Sikkim Chief Minister Pawan Chamling, his ministerial colleagues and state legislators will donate 50 percent of their one month's salaries for the earthquake victims in Nepal. While the CM, ministers and MLAs would donate half of their one month's salaries, all the state government employees would donate one day's salary for the earth-

quake victims of Nepal, Chamling said in a Facebook post. The decision was taken in a state Cabinet meeting on April 28, he said. He further said that it was decided in the meeting that the government would send blankets, mattresses, tents, tarpaulins and clothes to the Government of Nepal for the earthquake victim in consultation with the Centre.

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Govt gives shape to five industrial corridors nEW DELhI, May 6 (PTI): The government has conceptualised five industrial and economic corridors and all are at different stages of implementation, Parliament was informed today. The corridors are -- Delhi-Mumbai Industrial Corridor (DMIC); Bengaluru- Mumbai Economic Corridor (BMEC); Chennai-Bengaluru Industrial Corridor (CBIC); Visakhapatnam-Chennai Industrial Corridor (VCIC) and Amritsar-Kolkata Industrial Corridor (AKIC). “BMEC, VCIC and AKIC are in the initial stages of implementation whereas master planning for all the three nodes in CBIC and all nodes except for ‘Dadri Noida Ghaziabad’ investment region under DMIC have been completed,” Commerce and Industry Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said in a written reply to the Rajya Sabha. She said various trunk infrastructure projects like development of roads, drainage, sewage, potable water, water treatment, sewage treatment plant are being developed under DMIC. Replying to a separate question, the minister said the ‘Make-in-India’ programme represents an attitudinal shift in how India relates to investors -- not as a permit-issuing authority, but as a true business partner. “Twenty-five industry related Ministries are working on sector-specific targets, which have been identified by them after detailed discussion with various stakeholders in the National Workshop held on December 29, 2014. Each Ministry has identified action plan for the next one year and three years,” she added. The ‘Make-in-India’ initiative aims at promoting India as an investment destination and establishing the country as a global hub for manufacturing design and innovation. The initiative also looks at providing a congenial environment to the business community so that they can devote their effort, resources and energy to productive work. “A number of steps have been taken by the government to improve ease of doing business. Rules and procedures have been simplified and a number of products have been taken off licensing requirements,” she said.

Maruti Suzuki to train 2,100 youths annually nEW DELhI, May 6 (PTI): Market leader Maruti Suzuki India is stepping up its skill development activity by setting up automobile skill enhancement centres at 45 government-run Industrial Training Institutes (ITIs) across India. Through the programme, the company is looking to train over 2,100 youth annually in car service and repair, Maruti Suzuki India (MSI) said in a statement. MSI Executive Director (Service) Pankaj Narula said: “With the growth in number of vehicles on roads, quality repair and maintenance offer a major employment opportunity. Automobile Skill Enhancement Centres (ASECs) will provide hands-on experience to trainees and make them capable of quality service and repair of vehicles.” MSI, through this initiative, wants to contribute to national efforts for skill development and employability, he added. Each of the centres will be equipped with a model workshop to provide practical training. “Together with this, the company will also appoint full-time trainers, provide tools and equipment and forge partnerships with local Maruti Suzuki service workshops to upgrade skills of ITI students and make them job-ready,” the company added. To be undertaken as part of its corporate social responsibility, Maruti Suzuki has committed Rs 5 crore towards the programme. “Nearly 2,100 youth are expected to benefit annually through these ASECs. The trainees will be free to seek employment in any workshop, including those not servicing Maruti Suzuki vehicles,” the company clarified. The centres are being set up at designated ITIs in cities, including Jammu, Srinagar, Patiala, Hoshiarpur, Meerut, Ghaziabad, Dehradun, Jabalpur, Surat, Godhra, Kolkata, Mangaluru, Mysore, Hyderabad, Visakhapatnam, Karimnagar Vijayawada, Kochi and Thiruvananthapuram, among others.

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nEW DELhI, May 6 (agEncIEs): When Zara opened its first store in Delhi’s Select Citywalk mall five years ago, it caused a literal stampede. India’s fashion hungry bustled each other, packing in whatever they could lay their hands on. This story is oft repeated in the boardrooms of many western retailers with an eye on India. Being the world’s second-most populated country, that’s a lot of people to clothe. This month sees the first Gap store opening in India, in Delhi first, and in Mumbai a couple of months later. In the wings are Swedish behemoth H&M, and Uniqlo, Japan’s answer to a largeformat fashion store. Also in queue are Massimo Dutti, Abercrombie & Fitch and Topshop, smaller stores but with great fashion influence. At the Mumbai press preview for Gap last week, I expressed to its India CEO, Oliver Kaye, that Gap had arrived five years too late. He just smiled, not saying the words we both knew well. India’s ever-expanding retailscape still does not meet international standards in terms of size, quality, services or maintenance. Kaye has headed

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Mkg district admin invites application for vacant post Mokokchung, May 6 (DIPR): Deputy Commissioner, Mokokchung, Sushil Kumar Patel, IAS through a notification has informed that few post are lying vacant under the establishment of the Deputy Commissioner, Mokokchung. In this connection, applications from eligible citizens of the state of Nagaland are invited in the prescribed format (A4 size using one side only). The post for which applications are invited in various establishment are 12 post of LDA Cum Computer Assistant, 1 post of Stenographer, 3 post of Dobashi, 1 post of Housekeeper (Circuit House Mokokchung), 1 post of Driver and 4 post of (Grade IV). Applications are to be sent through post to Deputy Commissioner, Mokokchung or personally hand over to EAC (Hq) on or before June 12, 2015. Further detail information will be found in the Notice Board of the Deputy Commissioner Office, Mokokchung and Facebook account of “DC MKG”.

Indian high street gets a fillip with AXA wins India approval to raise stake Gap, H&M and Uniqlo coming soon in Bharti insurance joint ventures Calvin Klein India for two years and has been living in India for the last eight. The country’s inadequate infrastructure is its biggest bugbear. Most big retailers — like H&M and Uniqlo — are the size of buildings in prime cities such as New York, London and Tokyo. Neither Delhi nor Mumbai can offer that. Here, 10,000-square feet (the size of Gap in Delhi) is considered huge. Yet, India is an attractive market and an important platform. The Indian middle-class consumer is quickly adapting to western-style casual wear. India’s apparel market is estimated to reach $60 billion in just five years. Arvind Lifestyle, Gap’s India partner, is looking at opening 40 franchiseoperated Gap stores in the first few years. Uniqlo’s chairman, who met Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Japan, reportedly stated that he wants to open 100 outlets across India. H&M, with its stylish designer collaborations, wants to invest $130 million and open 50 stores here. But infrastructural lapses don’t pose the only challenge. India is notoriously price-conscious. Gap is more expensive

than H&M, for example. Besides, much of their manufacturing is done in India. On the racks at their preview were their costefficient lines, in cheaper cotton, most of it made available at export-surplus stores across India. Gap will have to introduce their high-quality lines at extremely easy prices to crack the Indian market. It cannot bank on its denim and khaki trousers alone if it wants to meet its target of Rs 500 crore in three years. Even Marks & Spencer struggled to sell, until it began to stock products that were made in India, thus avoiding high taxes and bringing down prices. Zara corrected its prices within a few months of its opening and is reporting enviable profits. Zara’s success made Inditex (who owns the Massimo Dutti and Zara brands), and Tata’s Trent, its Indian partner, delay the launch of Massimo Dutti. Dutti is much more expensive and offers high quality silk, linen and cashmere. It stands to do well here — with a quieter investment and premium products. The bottomline-chasing mass retailers will have to take a bigger risk.

MuMBaI, May 6 (REuTERs): Europe’s second biggest insurer AXA has won the Indian government’s approval to raise its stake in two local insurance joint ventures with Bharti Enterprises to 49 percent, a government statement showed. In March, foreign ownership limit in Indian insurance companies was lifted to 49 percent from 26 percent as parliament voted to change the law, in

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nEW DELhI, May 6 (nDTV auTo): Audi is working on a new, high-resolution mapping system that will allow greater convenience and better fuel economy. An example would be the predictive efficiency assistant in the new Audi Q7 - it utilizes information about the topography to get the car to its destination with greater efficiency and convenience. It thinks highresolution maps will be of paramount importance for piloted driving. Prof. Dr Ulrich Hackenberg, Audi Head of Development, explains piloted driving as, “Here we primarily use the data in situations in which a precise prediction is crucial - e.g. data on expressway interchanges, road splits and entrance and exit ramps.” Furthermore, the carmaker is also working on the navigation map of the future with strategic partners such as Dutch map and navigation supplier TomTom - utilizing

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AXA’s stake in the life insurance venture will lead to a foreign direct investment of 8.59 billion rupees ($135 million), and 4.31 billion rupees in the general insurance venture, the finance ministry said in a statement late Tuesday. The Foreign Investment Promotion Board approved 19 foreign direct investment proposals totalling 21.65 billion rupees in a meeting on April 9, the statement said.

various technology platforms in the process. The next-generation Audi A8 will be a front-runner in piloted driving technology and the use of high-resolution maps. The predictive efficiency assistant in the new Audi Q7 uses highly precise route data that includes information on elevation profiles - it works with this data even while the driver is not actively using navigation. If desired, the system can also be used to help economize on fuel. It offers practical fuelsaving tips to drivers in situations in which reducing speed makes sense. The predictive efficiency assistant recognizes curves, roundabouts and intersections, descents and ascents, as well as municipality border signs and speed limit signs - often before the driver even sees them. Drivers who fully utilize this features can reduce fuel consumption by up to 10 percent.

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UNC’s reaffirmation at fifth anniversary

Mao Gate | May 6

The 5th anniversary of the “martyrdom” of late Neli Chakho and Late Dikho Loshuo was observed here today at Martyrs Park, organized by Mao Council under the aegis of United Naga Council (UNC) in collaboration with All Naga Students’ Association Manipur and Mao Students’ Union. In a note of reaffirmation, the UNC stated that the Naga people in Manipur will hold steadfast to the conviction and commitment demonstrated by late Loshou and Chakho who gave their all for the future and the rights of their people. It also stated that their (Late Loshou and Chakho) sacrifices will continue to “inspire us and strengthen us in our struggle.” (See full detail in box) UNC president Gaidon Kamei said God has given beautiful land, beautiful culture and beautiful identity for the Nagas, but under the oppressive present political system, “We have been suppressed and oppressed in all respects.” “We are not against any community, we are not against any country, we are not against any individual, we are not against any religion or group of people but

Laying of wreaths during the observance of 5th anniversary of martyrdom of Late Neli Chakho and Late Dikho Loshuo at Mao Gate on May 6. (Morung Photo)

we are fighting to protect our culture, our identity, our land and our people,” Kamei said. Commenting on 17 years’ Naga peace process, he said GoI must understand that until and unless the Naga problem and the political aspiration is solved there will be no peace. Arguing that the GoI is playing delaying tactics, Kamei said GoI must understand that military suppression will not solve the problem, but invite more and more

problem. He further stated that the Naga people living in Manipur must take extra lead and extra responsibility as adversary are still strong and always trying to sabotage peace process by applying different types of policies and programmes. “Let us reaffirm ourselves to strive for our rights till we achieve our political aspiration.” Naga Hoho in a solidarity message paid homage to the two “martyrs” who sacrificed their lives for the

cause of the Nagas, adding that they had sacrificed for a secure future, peace and posterity. Naga Hoho also extended support to UNC for safeguarding the rights and the identity of the Nagas. Representatives from NSF, NPMHR, ANSAM and NWU also delivered solidarity messages. Earlier, introduction was made by S. Milan, acting general secretary UNC, while Mao Council president P. Asholi delivered welcome address. Vote of

Girl child Sensitization on NEPAP held at Jalukie , may 6 10:00 am to 4:00 pm. He also tion Commission of India found in Dmp JaluKiE (mExN): A sensitization requested the political par- to bring out 100% clean Dimapur, may 6 (mExN): A non-Naga girl aged around 2-3 years was found loitering around Westyard colony area, Dimapur without an adult. A press release from coordinator, CHILDLINE Dimapur informed that the child was found by sub-urban police station and handed over to CHILDLINE Dimapur. The only name the child could give was “Begum”. Besides that, she could not provide any helpful information that could help in tracing her parents or their whereabouts, the release said. Anyone with knowledge about her or her parents can contact CHILDLINE toll free number - 1098, 03862-248744 or 03862280884.

and awareness programme regarding National Electoral Rolls Purification Authentication and Programme (NERPAP) was held for migrant labourers and factory workers on May 1 at Jalukie Town Council Hall. During the programme, Deputy Commissioner & District Election Officer, Peren, Peter Lichamo highlighted the objective of NERPAP 2015 and Election Commission of India to achieve 100% clean and pure electoral roll. Asserting on purification and authentication of the e/roll, he requested all stakeholders to actively participate in the exercise of NERPAP. The DC also announced that special campaign will be held on May 17. On the day, all Booth Level Officers (BLOs) are to remain at the designated polling station from

ties to appoint Booth Level Agents (BLAs) in all polling stations so as to maintain check and balances in the activities of the BLOs vis-àvis the political parties. The SDO (Civil) Jalukie, Rhosietho Ngouri, briefed the participants on method, means and ways for purification and authentication of the electoral roll. He highlighted the importance of seeding the EPIC & Aadhar card so as to authenticate citizenship. He maintained that every possible means within the limitation of the District Election Officer, Peren is being provided for Inclusion, Deletion, Correction and Transposition of the electors and seeding the EPIC with Aadhar Card. Meanwhile, Assistant Election Officer, Peren, Joybell briefed the house on the intention of the Elec-

electoral roll. He stated that the Constitution of India has provided the Right of Universal Adult Franchise; hence, it is the sacred duty of the citizen to claim their right and fulfill their moral and legal responsibilities. He also informed the members that a toll free number- 1950 is operational at the office of the Chief Electoral Officer, Nagaland, Kohima during office hour, where any elector may inquire or lodge specific complaint. The meeting was attended by representatives of political parties- NPC/NCP and INC and NGOs- Jalukie Town Youth Organization, ZBCC, Traders Union Jalukie, Candle Factory Unit Peren, PEN Jalukie, union of Muslim Community, Nepalese Community and Hindu Community besides others.

oday we remember and honour Late Neli Chakho and Late Dikho Loshou whose youthful and promising lives were abruptly cut short by the bullets of the armed police of the communal Government of Manipur and also the hundreds of women and men who were subjected to inhuman police brutality at Mao Gate on May 6, 2010. The day witnessed yet again the trampling of our rights as a people. But as always, we have refused to be cowed down by violent suppressions. On fifth anniversary, as we pay our respects to the martyred students and the other victims of police atrocities of that day, we also manifest our unwavering commitment to the world for an immediate alternative arrangement outside the Government of Manipur, pending settlement of the Indo-Naga issue. The 6th May, 2010 horror at Mao gate rings out the unmistakable facts that calls for severance of ties with the Government of Manipur. We are not safe- our land is not safe, our culture and traditional practice is not safe, our democratic aspiration as a people is not safe, our dignity and honour is not safe, our future is not safe- all that matters to the human person and to our people are not safe in the hands of the communal Government of Manipur. The Naga people in Manipur will hold steadfast to the conviction and commitment demonstrated by Late Loshou and Chakho who gave their all for the future and the rights of their people. Their sacrifices will continue to inspire us and strengthen us in our struggle. We shall indeed overcome.

thanks was proposed by UNC speaker Kho John. The occasion also witnessed special numbers from Athini & party, MGHSS Tadubi, Lokho Chalai and Asiifii Christian Institute. K. Matia, pastor,

Mowzho Centre Church and Fr. Kaisii, principal, DBHSS Punanamei pronounced invocation and benediction respectively. The function was compered by LM Tabitha and Sumshot Khular.

Dr. Dennis, Obstetrics & Gynaecologist presenting a PowerPoint on partograph during the district review meeting cum training held in Peren on May 5.

Peren for successfully carrying out the programs every month and applauded their initiative “Empowerment”. He also acknowledged the District Program Officers, NVBDCP and the IEC personnel for conducting the painting competition on World Malaria Day. He highlighted the meeting held at the directorate on Household Survey. He also mentioned about a discussion that the health workers, especially the ANMs, are the main driving force

in all fields at the grassroots level in regard to services provided and to enhance and improve performance. On that note, he briefed the health workers about their roles and responsibilities. Further, the CMO urged all the staff to give their best in terms of service, reports and records. He also stressed that proxy system will not be entertained. He further asked the health units, which have not submitted the statement of expenditure to give explana-

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All Assam bandh today Dimapur, may 6 (mExN): The Asom Gana Parishad (AGP) has called an all Assam bandh today (May 7) from 5:00 am to 5:00 pm. Therefore, Dimapur police has advised restriction of vehicular movement to and from Assam.

MEx FILE BJP cancels Mahasampark Abhiyan launch Dimapur, may 6 (mExN): The BJP Nagaland unit has informed that due to unavoidable circumstance, the State launching program of Mahasampark Abhiyan (Mass Contact Program) called on May 9 in Dimapur has been cancelled. All the officials of BJP called to the launching program have been informed to take note of the cancellation. “The inconvenience is regretted,” stated a release issued by State BJP president, Dr. M Chuba Ao and convenor, Mahasampark Abhiyan, Dr. K Hoshi.

FGN informs regions Kohima, may 6 (mExN): In accordance to the resolution passed by the 63rd Tatar Hoho (2015), all the FGN Regions have been informed to carry out the elections of the Tatar, Midan Peyu and Leacy for the tenure 20152020 and submit the list to the office of secretary and PS to the Kedahge, FGN latest by May 30, 2015.

NCSU demands open tender from PHQ Kohima, may 6 (mExN): The Nagaland Contractors’ and Suppliers’ Union (NCSU) today demanded open tender for wet and dry ration for various battalions and units under Police Headquarters (PHQ) for the year 2015-16. In a letter to the Director General of PHQ, the head office of NCSU in Kohima stated that as per information from reliable sources, PHQ has already issued work order against wet and dry ration to some firm without open tender. Therefore, the union queried about the details of the matter and in case work order has been issued without open tender, it demanded immediate cancellation of work as per the government standing order and intimate NCSU at the earliest. The letter was appended by NCSU president, Pele Khezhie and general secretary, John Kath.

World Red Cross Day on May 8 Dimapur, may 6 (mExN): Indian Red Cross Society (IRCS), Dimapur branch has invited leaders of all the communities and NGOs to its World Red Cross Day celebration on May 8 at DC Dimapur’s conference hall at 3:00 pm. A press release from the society meanwhile informed that IRCS, Dimapur district branch had a relief fund collection drive on Wednesday in and around A young boy makes traditional rice bowl during Moatsu Dimapur for the victims of Nepal earthquake, in which festival at Longkhum village in Mokokchung district. many administration personnel, dobashis, community leaders and NGOs participated whole-heartedly. Photo by Temjen Longchar IRCS, Dimapur branch has thanked all participants of the drive.

NNC (Royim-V Nagi) discharges one Kohima, may 6 (mExN): The NNC (Royim-V Nagi) has discharged Ngulkholen (Leleu Chongloi), Secretary of Kuki Region on health ground. NNC has wished him the best in his future endeavor, while stating that his service to the government would be recorded with gratitude.

NPF central women wing meeting Kohima, may 6 (mExN): The women wing of NPF central will hold a consultative meeting on May 11 at the Christina Memorial Hr. Sec. School, Aoyimti, Dimapur fe- party’s central office, Kohima at 11:30 am. Therefore, all licitated 2014-2015 batch of HSLC and HSSLC students the women wing members have been requested to atwho passed their exams on May 4. Thelichum M. Anar, tend the meeting positively. who secured 86% in HSLC exam and Inaholi Aye, who secured 60.8 % in HSSLC were specially honoured.

CMO Peren asserts proxy system will not be entertained pErEN, may 6 (mExN): The Chief Medical Office, Peren held its district review meeting on May 5 at IDSP conference hall. Chaired by Chief Medical Officer (CMO) Dr. Ngangshimeren, the meeting was attended by the District Program Officers, Senior Medical Officers, Medical Officers, health workers, district and block program management unit staff of NHM. The CMO acknowledged the District AIDS Program Control Unit staff,

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tion for not doing so and to submit it at the earliest. Dr. Dennis, Obstetrics & Gynaecologist, gave training on partograph, where he highlighted that partogram or partograph is a composite graphical record of key data (maternal and fetal) during labour entered against time on a single sheet of paper. Relevant measurements might include statistics such as cervical dilation, fetal heart rate, duration of labour and vital signs. It is

IRCSN donate for Nepal quake victims Kohima, may 6 (mExN): The Indian Red Cross Society, Nagaland State Branch (IRCSN) has expressed shock over the earthquake in Nepal on April 25, which has led to loss of many innocent lives. A press release from IRCSN general secretary, Dr. Kepelhusie Terhüja prayed that the almighty grant solace and strength to the people at this time of immense grief and misery and also prayed for the speedy recovery of all injured. “It is heartening to note that many individuals, organisations, countries etc are working and providing selfless services to minimize the sufferings of the affected victims through different ways and means,” it expressed. The Indian Red Cross Society, Nagaland State Branch also donated a sum of Rs. 1,00,000 (one lakh) to Nepal Red Cross Society for the earthquake victims, it was informed.

intended to provide an accurate record of the progress in labour so that any delay or deviation from normal may be detected quickly and treated accordingly. He also gave a PowerPoint presentation on how to provide information on single sheet of paper at a glance Meanwhile, immunization performance report for the year 2014-15 was VG officers meet given to all the health units. The next review meeting is parliamentary secretary scheduled for June 5, 2015. Kohima, may 6 (mExN): A meeting was held between Village Guard officers and parliamentary secretary for Land Revenue/VG/DB & GBs on May 5 at the latter’s office in Kohima. The meeting, which discussed the prevailing law and order situation in the State, gave a clarion call to all VG Post Commanders Range /Sector wise in the respective administrative headquarters to issue strict instructions on the following: Not to misuse service arms in any manner, To inspect arms/ammunition and keep record for it, To be alert and vigilant for any untoward incident that may arise, To protect respective villages at any cost if situation demands, and To assist police, security personnel and district administration whenever and wherever necessary. This was informed in a press release issued by Anthony Ngullie, Addl. Deputy Commissioner (HQ), Kohima.

Seminar on ‘parents’ NTHSS honours successful HSLC & HSSLC students role in students’ life’ held phEK, may 6 (mExN): The Phusachodumi Students’ Union (PSU) organised a seminar on “Parents’ role in students’ life”, sponsored by IDBI Bank Ltd. Kohima Branch, on April 25 at Phusachodu village in Phek district. Resource persons Neibunuo K Kotso, chairperson, Mewi School Kohima and Zuvehu Vero, (Retd.) Asst. Mechanical Engineer, spoke on ‘Parents’ role with special emphasis on high school students’ and on ‘Parents’ role with special emphasis on college students’ respectively. The speakers, according to a release, emphasised on good home environment as home is the first institution for every child and also the importance of nurturing during the formative years (i.e 0-12 yrs). They stressed that to develop a society, education should be in the top agenda of the community. Earlier, Khamo, President, PSU, delivered the keynote address; Vevotso Theluo, Pastor, PBC invoked God’s blessing; and Besuhto Curhah, General Secretary, PSU pronounced the note of gratitude. Altogether, 169 parents participated in the seminar. The Union has lauded the IDBI Bank for their kind gesture and generosity in sponsoring the said seminar, which, it said, was much needed.

Unity Village SBA conducts home crusade

Students of NTHSS with the school authorities after the felicitation programme at the school in Chumukedima.

ChumuKEDima, may 6 (mExN): A special felicitation programme was held on May 4 for all successful HSLC & HSSLC students of North Town Higher Secondary School (NTHSS), Chumukedima in the presence of the school’s pro-

prietor, Salhoutuonuo Kruse, chairman, managing board, Er. Kevisekho Kruse, teachers, parents and well-wishers. The students who secured first division (20 in class X and 9 in class XII) along with the two school toppers were awarded with

cash and other prizes. A press release mentioned that in the recently declared results, the school secured a pass percentage of 96% and 88% in HSLC & HSSLC respectively, besides a large number of students securing distinction marks in English, Maths ,

SS, Alt. Eng, EE, Economics and Education. The chairman viewed the achievement as the result of combined efforts of the students, teachers and parents and he wished the successful students to continue to excel and shine in the years ahead.

Dimaput, may 6 (mExN): In the run up to host the Western Sümi Baptist Akukuhou Küqhakulu (WSBAK) Revival Hour in February 2016, the Unity Village Sümi Baptist Akukuhou organized Home Crusade from May 1 to 3, to prepare and equip the church members. Unity Village Sümi Baptist Akukuhou’s associate pastor Tokato K. Yeptho in a press release said that the eight prayer warriors led by Kiholi and Rev. Tuyi visited and prayed at about 270 households within the three days. They also led the services every evening, fasting prayer on Sunday morning and devotional service. Every household was eagerly waiting for the prayer warriors to visit them and bring the message of God for their family, the release said. Rev. S. Luhevi Jimomi, Sr. Pastor and his colleagues have thanked all those who had worked tirelessly behind the scene to make the crusade a success.

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The Power of Truth

The Morung Express THursDAy 7 MAy 2015 voluME X IssuE 123 By Aheli Moitra

Problem of the problem

young girl on the brink of writing college exams in Dimapur was terrified. From 6:00am, she began “studying” by way of repeating one line she was required to probably write as part of an answer. "India’s problem is elimination of poverty and unemployment." By 7:00am, having repeated it 50 times, the line had become thus: The problem of the problem is problem and problem. It is a rather insightful interpretation. However, in this case, the poor girl simply could not understand what she was well capable of reading. The letters just did not make sense when they teamed up to form words, and then sentences. Yet this student is a fantastic impersonator of western pop songs—lines flow with clarity. Will students with this level of understanding be able to solve India, or Nagaland’s, rising problem of poverty and unemployment? She does not stand alone. Another child who appeared for her class 10 examinations from Dimapur for the second time could not make it this time either. Entire text books were like a Mt. Saramati each for a person not interested in taking walks, leave alone trek. Her schooling had not prepared her with the capability to cope with any subject, ranging from math to literature. The only subject she liked, she once said, was alternative English. She is also highly interested in music and sports. Now, the future looks like a course in tailoring and a marriage. Given that boys are coping even worse than girls in NBSE examinations, year after year, this future family will quickly become a burden to both, and their children. Who will educate the future generations? The worrying factor, in the backdrop of the 2015 Nagaland Board of School Education (NBSE) results, is that students are growing up without being educated. The down spiral of the percentage of students passing their Board exams is an upsetting trend. Those trudging out and finally making it to college are struggling with basic ideas. When they come of age to elect their political leaders, they will be able to read the name they are forced to vote for, but unable to make an informed decision on who to vote for. Women will never overcome the entrenched systems that alienate them. Men will succumb to violent militarisation faced with growing pressures of being a man, without understanding either concept. While this serves the ruling dispensation well, the community should be worried. The rich cannot overlook the dearth of education in the poor. Being a struggling society, Nagaland will have to take together all its citizens towards informed progress if it is to stabilise over the next 5 years. Education has to focus towards harnessing skills in the youth apart from text book matter—this would help the child cope with higher education. To this end, music, sports, art etc. has to be focussed on as equal subjects to, say, math or social science. Not everyone will pick up traditional subjects but by developing other faculties, students are equipped to deal with the world around them. As for the government, it has to wake up and realise that teaching a child the letters of the English language does not amount to an education—it merely creates a bigger pool of the misnomer ‘educated unemployed’. Comments may be sent to moitramail@gmail.com

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Mazie Nakhro, Ph.D

The Handwriting on the Wall What does God say? Read Daniel 5:22-31 King Belshazzar’s rule was characterized by personal wealth, unaccountability, arrogance, immorality, extravagant living, pleasure parties and defiance of God. When he took out the sacred vessels taken from Jerusalem’s temple and drank wine from them at one of his banquets, he had overstepped his allowed limit. So God had this message of doom written on a wall for him: Mene, Mene, Tekel, Parsin which can be translated “numbered, numbered, weighed, divided.” These words mean that Belshazzar’s days of ruling was coming to an end; he had been weighed and found to be too light in God’s balance scales, so his kingdom would be taken away and given to another. And sure enough, this judgment came swift and severe. The American Experiment Richard M. Nixon, the 37th U.S. President (1969-74) came from a Quaker Christian family and was a man of peace. He was able to secure a ceasefire in Vietnam and achieved a détente with the former Soviet Union. But all his good deeds and great achievements were overshadowed by the Watergate scandal which included campaign fraud, improper tax audits, bugging the offices of political opponents, illegal break-ins, paying those who conducted these operations and subsequent cover-up. The investigation and discovery of these multiple abuses of power by the Nixon administration resulted in the indictment and incarceration of 43 people, dozens of whom were Nixon's top administration officials, and the impeachment of Nixon from presidency on August 9, 1974. Okay, so now what? Although not every politician in Nagaland may be corrupt, most of them are. They use stolen public money to buy votes to win State elections. When they come to power, they again steal money meant for public and then justify their actions by assuming that they are simply recovering their election expenses. These are all distorted thinking and serious crimes. So, how do we handle these crimes? If it were the Church to decide, any crime committed by anyone could be forgiven. But crimes are for the institution of the State to handle. And according to the Bible, the State holds the “sword” and has the responsibility to punish criminals to ensure justice in the society (Rom. 13:1-4). Or, as President Woodrow Wilson said, “the firm basis of government is justice, not pity.” Therefore, any person convicted of crime, past or present, ought to be appropriately punished without fear or favor. Taken from the book “Breakfast with the King: The 100-Day Devotional” by Mazie Nakhro

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Chris Nwosu Foreign Policy In Focus

Nigeria’s Youth Factor Nearly half of Nigeria's population is between 15 and 34. Those young people were key to the peaceful transition of power in Africa's most populous country

week before the recent presidential election in Nigeria, I was talking with my friend Ebere Raymond, a third-year student at Imo State University in Nigeria. He told me that “whoever wins the heart of the Nigerian youth will be announced as the next leader.“ I knew the youth were involved in the presidential election. But judging from the outcomes of the previous elections, in which young people were naïve about the issues at hand and manipulated by politicians to take part in electoral violence, his statement seemed nonsensical. It would turn out, however, that my friend was right. Nigeria’s presidential election, which proclaimed Muhammadu Buhari as the victor earlier this April, was groundbreaking for the country’s democracy. Although the international community, including the U.S. government, was skeptical of the election due to the ever-present risk of vote-rigging, many observers deemed the result relatively transparent and credible. The European Union Election Observation Mission reported that they did not find any evidence of systematic manipulation of results. (However, the electoral result from Rivers State may have been rigged in favor of the outgoing president, Goodluck Jonathan). It was shocking to hear that President Jonathan phoned Buhari to concede defeat. It was the first time in Nigeria’s history that an opposition candidate defeated the incumbent head of state. Immediately after the election result, the U.S. government and other countries congratulated the Nigerian people on their historic and largely peaceful elections. Even more remarkable, however, was the level in which the Nigerian youth participated in the election. Appealing to the Youth Unlike in previous elections, young people dominated the 2015 presidential campaign. Not only were the youth the key voters in the election, making up half of the country’s population, but they were also the drivers of the campaigns, having participated in the daily activities of their parties. Since young people were the primary attendees at campaign rallies, the two main parties — Jonathan’s People’s Democratic Party (PDP) and Buhari’s All Progressives Congress (APC) — shifted their campaign platforms accordingly. Jonathan tried to appeal to the youth by pointing out that he was the younger candidate and therefore would represent them better. Buhari promised that if elected, he would address the issues that young people care about — in particular, employment prospects. He also recruited 25,000 recent college graduates to assist in his campaign. Although much of the youths’ energy was channeled in a positive way, there were occasional acts of violence. Some young campaigners participated in several attacks on members and supporters of the various parties. But these were the exception. Independent youth organizations such as Youngstars Foundation and Youth Initiative for Advocacy Growth and Advancement promoted constructive political participation through social sites, organized

he recent news reports that Evgeniya Chirikova, a leading Russian environmentalist, had moved to Estonia with her family brought back vivid memories of helping an internationally renowned photographer take portraits of her and a group of her fellow activists in the Khimki Forest, just outside Moscow. It was 2011, and their struggle to protect the last old-growth oak forest in the Moscow region from a major highway construction project had become emblematic of civic activism in Russia. Chirikova herself, despite having suffered physical attacks and vicious harassment by anonymous thugs and local police, was bubbly, fired up with enthusiasm and hope. Leaving her forest and her country just wasn’t in the picture. Four years later, she explained her departure by citing growing concern for the safety of her two children. With a twinge of nostalgia, I looked up this photograph — only to realize that of the six activists profiled in it Chirikova was not the first to leave Russia. A young man in the forefront of the photo, Suren Gazaryan, also a prominent Russian environmentalist, went into hiding and left the country in December 2012. The authorities had brought new criminal charges against him, less than six months after he and a colleague, Evgeny Vitishko, were convicted of causing criminal damage to a fence in a flawed, politically motivated trial. His hunch proved to be right. Less than two months before the 2014 Sochi Olympics, Vitishko was sentenced to

debates, and watchdog reports. Through these platforms the youth were able to voice their concerns. After the election, I asked my childhood friend why he thought the youth were more involved in the election. “The youth want change,“ he said. “They are tired of watching old men loot from their nation’s purse.“ His statement was not surprising. The lack of accountability has created a tradition of corruption in Nigeria, which limits its economic and social development. Since 1960, an estimated $400 billion has gone missing from oil revenues, while 90 percent of Nigeria’s population lives on less than $2 a day. A History of Corruption In the previous elections, politicians have been able to bribe their way to victory. Vote rigging, violence, intimidation, and bribery have become part of the election traditions, both at the federal and legislative levels. The 2007 general election, for example — which installed Jonathan as the country’s vice president — may have been the most corrupt in Nigeria’s history. Then-president Olusegun Obasanjo had initially promised to peacefully hand power over at the end of his second term. However, the ambitious leader sought to amend the constitution to enable him to run for a third term in 2007. After his plans failed, Obasanjo handpicked Umara Yar’adua as the candidate for the PDP. The 2007 general election was doomed from the start. The Independent National Electoral Commission, established to oversee elections in Nigeria, complicated things by deciding that registration and voting would be carried out electronically even without reliable electricity. In addition, it failed to register many voters after extending the deadline twice, and it did not provide enough voting machines. The General Assembly rejected the INEC plan. By the time of the election, 50 political parties were competing. There were reports of stolen ballots and bogus vote counts, especially in remote areas, as well as reports of bribery and intimidation by politicians and their supporters. Nevertheless, Yar’adua was declared president of Nigeria after the controversial vote. His administration was short-lived due to his death in 2010. His vice president, Jonathan, took office as the interim president, successfully winning an election outright the following year. Once again, the election was highly controversial due to reports of ballot stuffing and speculation that the president had bribed northern

leaders for their support. In post-election religious riots, 800 people were killed. Exceeding Electoral Expectations Given this recent history, the international community was skeptical about this year’s election. The skepticism increased when, with one week to the election — which had been scheduled for February — INEC commissioner Attahiru Jega announced the postponement of vote until late March, saying that “it was a necessary step in order for the military to launch an operation to secure the northeast from Boko Haram and guarantee the safety of voters in the region.“ Despite the threat of another rigged election, the efforts of the Nigerian youth in particular ensured a relatively smooth democratic transition. At the same time, unemployment and security threats remain the two biggest concerns for the young population. According to the latest World Bank report, the youth unemployment rate is at 13.6 percent. However, this number is significantly underestimated. The Central Bank of Nigeria has reported that 80 percent of Nigerian youth are unemployed despite claims that millions of jobs have been created in recent years. Security in the country remains unstable. Much of the threat comes from the north where Boko Haram, an Islamist terrorist group, has slaughtered more than 10,000 people since 2009. Buhari has promised to tackle these issues as soon as he arrives in office. He also promises to create 20,000 thousand jobs in Nigeria’s 36 states and pledges to end the insurgency within months in office. The youth are set to become more significant in future elections as the political process evolves, says Samuel Okey Mbonu, executive director of the Nigerian-American Leadership Council. “Once the political climate becomes freer, with parties having open political primaries as in the advanced democracies, all votes will begin to count, and you will see a greater influence by the youth, electing persons they recognize as having 21st-century credentials.” As Buhari prepares to lead the country, he should bear in mind that he is under the watchful eyes of Nigeria’s young people. In my friend’s words, “Nigerian youth have high expectations for the incoming government to rebuild the nation. The youth are expecting to see the new leader eradicate corruption and create new jobs for Nigerians. Only time will tell if they elected the right leader.“

Russia’s Stolen Future Tanya Lokshina Foreign Policy in Focus

Under increasing pressure from Moscow, Russia's civil society activists are fleeing the country in alarming numbers three years in prison in what was clearly a political prosecution. Last week in fact, Vitishko was denied parole — supposedly because of several reprimands on his prison record. The reprimands were for reasons that included sharing warm clothing with another inmate and demonstrating “a negligent attitude toward weeding tomatoes.” When Human Rights Watch photographed Chirikova and Gazaryan toward the end of Dmitry Medvedev’s quasi-liberal interregnum as Russia’s president, they were among the many Russian activists we celebrated as part of our “Acting Up” multi-media feature. At the time, with the voice of discontent rising in Russia, many feared that Vladimir Putin’s imminent return to the Kremlin would bring about a tightening of screws. But Russia’s civil society

was vibrant, fast-growing, and inspiring tremendous hope for reform. We could not anticipate the magnitude of the crackdown that Putin would unleash once back as president — a sweeping Soviet-style crackdown aimed to stifle free expression and independent activity. I click on “view all” photographs and gaze at the faces of Russian civil society caught by the camera when there was still air to breathe and space to act. Artemy Troitsky, a flamboyant rock critic and civic activist, told the press last summer he was moving to Tallinn, because the “ambience of hysteria, militarism, and aggression” left him no other choice. A young woman in Islamic dress holding a newspaper — that’s Nadira Isaeva, former editor of a prominent independent weekly in Dagestan, a

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turbulent region in the North Caucasus currently known as Russia’s hot stop number one. She fled Russia less than a year after that photo was taken for fear of politically motivated prosecution. Another young woman, smiling with dark curly hair, a well-known anti-fascist activist and a frequent participant in protest rallies — that’s Yulia Bashinova, who left Russia with her husband and three kids last year. Like Chirikova, she was concerned for her family’s safety. Here is a bright young man who was deputy-head of Transparency International in Russia — Ivan Ninenko. The organization was recently branded by Russia’s Justice Ministry as a “foreign agent” — an ugly term that in the Russian language can be only interpreted as “spy” or “traitor” — under a law aimed at discrediting and demonizing independent rights groups. Ninenko is now teaching, far away from Russia. These and many other amazing people left the country over these past two years, as the environment has grown increasing more suffocating and hostile. I stare at my own photo — the last one in the spread — and try to count how many friends and colleagues have left Russia already. I stop counting when I run out of fingers on both hands. Some left because they could no longer do their work. Some feared for their lives or the lives of their loved ones. This exodus is a loss for Russia. These people were in fact Russia’s future, the future stolen from the Russian society by the powers that be.

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7 Mexico: where corporations and human rights collide

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7 May 2015

NEWS ANALYSIS, FEATURE AND DISCOURSE

Jen Wilton

orture, extrajudicial killings and forced disappearances have risen dramatically in Mexico over the past decade. Amnesty International (AI) recently described “a prevailing culture of tolerance and impunity for torture” in Mexico. Looking back over 2014, AI reports: “Impunity for human rights violations and ordinary crimes remained the norm… Many human rights defenders and journalists were threatened, attacked or killed in reprisal for their legitimate work. No perpetrators were known to have been identified or brought to justice.” Yet despite having an atrocious human rights record, foreign businesses flock to Mexico in search of low wages and favourable tax breaks. The largest industries in Mexico include mining, manufacturing and tourism, all of which attract significant foreign investment to the country. While many economic and trade publications warn about the security risks in Mexico, countless foreign companies have become either directly or indirectly involved in Mexico’s ongoing human rights crisis. Human rights risks may stem from the business practices themselves, as is often the case with the extractive industries, or from the broader context in which the company operates. The latter may include conflict, corruption or weak governance, all of which are commonly found in Mexico. Mexico’s burgeoning mining sector Mexico has become a hotspot for foreign mining investment over the past decade, with $2.7bn invested in 2012. However, several events this year alone highlight that insecurity and violence are still part of the price of doing business in Mexico. In February 2015, several workers at Canadian company Torex Gold’s mine in Guerrero state were kidnapped by assailants disguised as soldiers. One mine employee was shot in the leg, but the captives were fortunate to escape with their lives. Weeks later, four employees of Canadian mining giant Goldcorp were abducted in Guerrero. Three of their bodies were later found in a mass grave. Then, last month, armed robbers seized more than $10m of gold from Canadian-based McEwan Mining’s operations in Sinaloa state. Large-scale robberies, abductions and gruesome murders in Mexico are often pinned on organised crime syndicates. Many so-called drug cartels actually have diverse business interests and are increasingly competing with legal companies in industries like mining. Some mining executives admit to consulting with drug cartels before working in certain areas. “That’s not to say there’s any collusion or cooperation, but that’s just the reality in a lot of areas,” says Bob Archer of Canadian mining company Great Panther. Arcelor Mittal, a leading steel manufacturer headquartered in Luxembourg, has been stung by working in close proximity to narco territory. In an effort to combat illegal mining on its sites, Arcelor Mittal negotiated an agreement to pay locals for mined hematite. However, tensions escalated when the company ended the agreement in December 2013. Five months later, top Arcelor Mittal executive Virgilio Camacho was abducted and killed by a single gunshot to the head. “Former and current Mexican intelligence officials believe the murder was the work of a local and powerful drug cartel,” the Wall Street Journal reports, referring to the Knights Templar. “That would make Mr Camacho the highest-ranking executive of a foreign company to have been assassinated by an organised crime group.” The Knights Templar reportedly earns tens of millions of dollars each year from mining illegally on Arcelor Mittal’s concessions. The cartel has considerable power locally, at one point even controlling the region’s major port. “At least a dozen of the community leaders who had negotiated with Arcelor Mittal were identified by Mexican intelligence as members of organised crime, including members of the Templars,” the Wall Street Journal continues. “A spokeswoman for Arcelor Mittal said the company ‘was not aware of any such links and would not have made such an agreement if we had been’.”

t is said that each morning in Africa a gazelle wakes up knowing it has to outrun the fastest lion or it will be killed, while the fastest lion knows it has to outrun the slowest gazelle or it will starve. So it is that many African kids wake up and walk many kilometres every weekday morning, knowing that simple walk is leading them to a place that might help them in their quest to have a better life not only for themselves, but for their families as well. Many of these children, some as young as seven years old, do this not because they want to be fitness fanatics but because they want a simple thing called education. In many countries the world over education is but a norm and a human right; the educating of children, just like breathing, is something that happens by default and is seen as a must for every child. On 10 December 1948 the United Nations General Assembly adopted a document that was later awarded the Guinness World Record for being the most translated and disseminated paper, having been translated into more than 300 languages and dialects from Abkhaz (the North West Caucasian native language) to isiZulu (the second most spoken Bantu language after Shona, according to Ethnologue). This holy grail of documents is called The Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR) and it defines human rights as follows “Human rights are rights inherent to all human beings, whatever nationality, place of residence, sex, national or ethnic, colour, religion, language, or any other status. We are all equally entitled to our human rights without discrimination. These rights are all interrelated, interdependent and indivisible.” The UDHR is made up of 30 Arti-

Arcelor Mittal acquired the Michoacán mine six years prior to Camacho’s death. It is remarkable the company was unaware of the influence the Templars exert on local life, or of their involvement in illegal mining. There are many cases of foreign mining companies being either directly or indirectly involved in situations with grave human rights abuses across the continent. “Extractive industries are increasingly becoming the main source of socioenvironmental conflict throughout Latin America, as related to corporate complicity in human rights abuses,” writes Argentine academic Marcelo Saguier. “In the mining sector alone, there are presently 161 conflicts that affect 212 communities in relation to 254 companies.” The human cost of free trade Maquiladoras are Mexican factories located in free trade zones (FTZ). They manufacture anything from apparel to automobiles, electronics to defence equipment. FTZs allow factories to import materials and equipment without attracting duty or tariffs. The goods are then exported, often back to the country where the materials came from. The maquiladora programme, launched in the 1960s, was designed to provide US companies with sweatshop labour. The sector exploded after the signing of the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) in 1994, as businesses dashed south to take advantage of Mexico’s low wages. “Almost all of America’s largest and best known companies have some sort of manufacturing operation or subsidiary in Mexico. These include the auto industry giants like GM, Ford and Chrysler, and most of their suppliers,” explains Maquila Properties, which provides assistance to companies looking to establish factories in Mexico. “There are over 2,000 US manufacturers directly operating maquilas.” Maquilas (another name for the factories) are predominantly located on the Mexico-US border, although they have also made significant incursions into Mexico’s interior. The factories, whether Mexicanowned or subsidiaries of foreign multinational companies, all contract with foreign firms to obtain inputs and export outputs. There is a high human cost to this cheap supply of labour. Workers are often subjected to unsafe and unsanitary working conditions. The majority of workers in this sector are young women, who are often pushed into this type of work by poverty. The case of Ciudad Juárez Ciudad Juárez, a city of 1.3m people located across the border from El Paso, Texas, has suffered an epidemic of female homicides since the early 1990s. Hundreds of thousands of women have migrated to Juárez in search of work. Tragically, many of the murder victims have been maquiladora workers. In Juárez, many female maquila employees work shifts, going to work or coming home in the dark. They are vulnerable to attack and kidnap because of low wages that cannot always cover public transport costs and poor safety conditions, such as lack of lighting and police patrols. Dozens of Fortune 500 companies are represented among the more than 300 maquiladora factories in Juárez. It seems operating in close proximity to rampant crime is not necessarily bad for business, even with astonishingly high rates of impunity for murder of the city’s female workers. “Since last year, the maquiladora sector in Ciudad Juárez has been experiencing exponential growth, breaking job creation records,” writes Mexican periodical El Diario, “and 2015 started with the same momentum, as more plants are being built and more companies become interested in setting up in Juárez.” Perhaps unsurprisingly, the factory owners who have rushed to Juárez for its cheap labour and low tariffs have said little about the murders, rapes and abductions. With high turnover rates and many factory workers classed as temporary or casual employees, many corporations do not see a “business case” for improving the situation when employees can be easily replaced. “The construction of working women as ‘cheap labour’ and disposable within the system makes it

possible, and perhaps acceptable, to kill them with impunity,” writes academic Jessica Livingston. “While multinational corporations profit from the maquiladoras in Juárez, the murdered women and their families bear the cost of global capitalism.” A business case for human rights? “The responsibility to respect human rights is a global standard of expected conduct for all business enterprises wherever they operate,” states the UN’s ‘Protect, Respect and Remedy’ framework. “It exists independently of states’ abilities and/or willingness to fulfil their own human rights obligations. It exists over and above compliance with national laws and regulations protecting human rights.” Foreign mining companies in Mexico increasingly recognise violence and insecurity as potential business risks. “In recent years, criminal activity and violence has increased in Mexico … Violence between the drug cartels and human trafficking organisations and violent confrontations with authorities has steadily increased,” reads mining giant Goldcorp’s 2014 Annual Report. “Goldcorp’s sites have taken a variety of measures to protect their employees, property and production facilities from these security risks.” Although Goldcorp does not specify what measures it has taken, it does say criminal activity has at times affected it employees. This now includes the murder of three employees in March 2015. However, many manufacturing companies, including Bosch, General Motors and Sony, inexplicably do not identify these same issues in their public filings. Civil society has always had a large role to play in holding corporations to account in Mexico. Protests and community blockades are commonplace when mining companies are seen to be involved in human rights or environmental abuses. The manufacturing industry has also faced protests over working conditions and barriers to union organising. Many maquiladoras could be prime targets for NGO or trade union campaigns about workers rights. Internationally, we have seen several high-profile campaigns about the problems with manufacturing in countries like Bangladesh, following the 2013 Rana Plaza collapse, and China, where Foxconn’s appalling working conditions have led to employee riots and a spate of attempted suicides. Foxconn also has factories in Mexico. While NGOs and the public are vital for the advancement of human rights, violence and impunity in Mexico hinder the ability to speak out about corporate or government abuses. Where groups or communities are unable to organize and express themselves, there is a high risk they will not be able to defend their human rights. “Individually, [human] rights holders may be able to call attention to rights violations, but it is when they come together collectively to express, promote, pursue and defend common interests that they are most likely to be heard,” says Jim Baker of the Council of Global Unions. “That ‘coming together’, that shift from being victims to being actors, is through the exercise of freedom of association; a right closely linked with the right of assembly and freedom of expression.” Baker argues that while there are compelling business reasons for addressing human rights risks, companies should still act when a business case does not exist. It is possible this will only happen through a vigilant partnership between the government, the general public and the companies that wish to keep taking advantage of Mexico’s low wages. There are many practical steps businesses can take, such as increasing wages or improving security and worker transport, that would leave employees less vulnerable. Companies could also engage meaningfully with local communities affected by their operations and take appropriate action when there are threats of human rights violations. Will this make Mexico less appealing to foreign companies? The real question should be whether saving a few dollars is worth the cost of human life. Jen Wilton is a researcher and journalist who has written extensively about human rights and environmental issues in Mexico and Latin America.

Educational utopia: the quest of an african child Brada Tease

cles, each focusing on a particular human right as defined by the committee that met and came up with it. Article 26 states: • Everyone has the right to education. Education shall be free, at least at elementary and fundamental stages. Elementary education shall be compulsory. Technical and professional education shall be made generally available and higher education shall be equally accessible to all on the basis of merit. • Education shall be directed to the full development of the human personality and to the strengthening of respect for human rights and fundamental freedoms. It shall promote understanding, tolerance and friendship among all nations, racial and religious groups, and shall further the activities of the United Nations for the maintenance of peace. • Parents have a prior right to choose the kind of education that shall be given to their children. When one looks at the above clauses and then compares them to the current education status of the African child in general, one is left with no alternative but to admit that one of the basic human rights of these kids is being trampled on. In this age of information, it is very worrying to see that for many Africans education is more of a privilege than a must, this because many kids have to overcome a myriad of obstacles just to be in a classroom.

Reaching an oasis At dawn every day, many drivers along the many roads that are the passageways of this big continent of ours, are met by kids in school uniforms hitchhiking for a lift that will get them closer to their schools on time. Their determination to get to school on time and acquire knowledge forces many to leave home without even eating a simple breakfast, thus affecting their performance in the classroom. As they reach the gates of the school, which symbolises the entrance to the utopia of knowledge, these children have hopes and dreams that their thirst for education will be met by an oasis that lies in the heads of each and every teacher they meet in each classroom. Each day they enter the school yard with a simple mantra that in many other places would be seen as a clarion call; all they ask is that their teachers lead them from a state of ignorance to a state of knowledge. The sad reality is that many kids across the mother continent daily encounter teachers who infringe their basic human rights, by not teaching them properly and caring only about the date they can cash their pay cheques. Many of the teachers who are not good and dedicated have done more damage to the education of the African child than the many teachers who teach from the heart and get joy in seeing the kids learning and progressing in their quest to imbibe from the fountain of knowledge. I have high regard for all those teachers whose purpose in life is to

wake up and be the person who helps kids to find their true potential; a person who not only shouts out information but teaches them that the best way to learn is by asking the right questions. I’m of the opinion that these teachers each day are upholding and protecting schoolchildren’s basic human rights, and each child deserves to be taught by these dedicated teachers. Good teachers are the ones who, when they see kids enter their classes in the morning tired and hungry from the morning walk, will see a bunch of achievers who are eager to be moulded into the best human beings they can be. The same teachers will look at the kids holistically because they understand the bigger picture of why the kids are there and won’t focus solely on the high achievers of the class. As a teacher friend of mine pointed out, it is the kids who are struggling in class, the ones who never grace the podiums, the ones who dread coming to school who need to be applauded because they put in a superhuman effort while others just glide through. It is those very same good teachers that help these kids to wake up each morning and want to be in class. Thomas More in his book Utopia states: “For if you suffer your people to be ill-educated, and their manners to be corrupted from their infancy, and then punish them for those crimes to which their first education disposed them, what else is to be concluded from this, but that you first make them thieves and then punish them.” More may not have had the people of Africa in mind when he wrote his book, but just like jigsaw puzzle pieces, the words are a perfect fit to the current situation in the mother continent. The educating or lack of educating of an African child will lead to the prosperity or downfall of the continent itself.

Agriculture: Empowering 10% of our population to feed the rest

ometimes I would invite myself to work in someone else’s paddy field for a day. Last year was in my sister’s field which is close to the Bye-Pass Road, Jotsoma. Whenever I work, I tend to throw myself into it and as a result muddy water would be splashed all over me. Come lunch time, I would relish having a delicious meal outdoors, which is something I always look forward to. And yet, I have always felt that our traditional agricultural labor input doesn’t make any good economic sense---that is, if we translate our labor value into money value, an average Naga farmer isn’t making even Rs. 200 a day. Most of us in India have an underlying assumption that we can continue doing agriculture the traditional way and be prosperous as a nation. We romanticize agriculture and our politicians add rhetoric to it. Yet there is apparently no evidence that any nation prospers by heavily depending on agriculture. For example, India and Africa have not been able to become prosperous despite having huge areas of cultivable lands and a high percentage of agricultural workers. Even in the case of agricultural productivity, India’s output per hectare of land is extremely low. For example, productivity of rice in India is only 2915 kg per hectare whereas it is 6582 kg per hectare in Japan and 7372 kg per hectare in the United States. Generally speaking, most people living in less-developed nations spend a large portion of their incomes on food and fiber products. Their demands for consumable products are very high. As such, many poor countries allocate 60 to 80 percent of its labor force to agriculture. After agriculture, these countries typically allocate 25 to 50 percent of its labor force toservices, and only about 15 to 30 percent to industry. Whereas in industrially advanced countries, the average percentage of the labor force’s allocation is just the opposite: up to 5 percent to agriculture, 35 percent to industry, and 60 percent to services. In other words, the advanced countries, with higher income, allocate most of their labors to industryand services. Around the year 1750, people in England started shifting overwhelmingly from agrarian activities to industrial activities. This came to be known as the Industrial Revolution. To be more specific, it began with the production of cotton cloth in factories using machinery powered steam engines. Gradually, the application of mechanical power spread to the production of many other goods, greatly increasing the quantity of goods each worker could produce. This then spread to other countries, such as Germany, France, and the United States. As a result, there was a sudden rise of demographic transition and urbanization, followed by unprecedented economic growth and eventually raising the living standards in these countries. In recent times, we saw China moving many of its citizens from the remote rural areas to work in urban centers suchas Tianjin, Shanghai, Guangzhou, Hong Kong, and Hainan Island. Because factories needed lots of workers for labor extensive exports in garments, textiles, footwear, plastic toys, and electronics, millions of industrial jobs opened up in these urban centers. This drew tens of millions of migrant workers from the countryside to find higher paid jobs in the cities, whothen sent portions of their earnings to support their loved-ones back in the villages. Now coming to our homeland, over 70 percent of our population live in rural areas and rely heavily on agriculture. Even today most of our people in remote places are no better off than our ancestors who lived thousands of years ago. They are still having only a bare minimum of food, clothing, shelter, and simple tools necessary to sustain life. In other words, many of our people in rural areas are still struggling in primitive circumstances on a subsistence economy. Certainly, we must proactively do something to change our situation. For example, here’s something we could consider: drastically reduce our agricultural workforce to 10 percentof our population within a period of 25 years or so.There are several potential benefits which can result from this reduction: Increase food production per farmer: Large scale food production is not possible when we have too many farmers working independently in small and scattered fields. That’s why it will be more profitable if we can rent out most of our agricultural fields to the 10 percent of our population so they can have access to more cultivable lands and also use them at least twice a year to grow multi-crops, including non-food products. This is where the government must step in so as to empower our farmers with scientific knowledge on farming to increase productivity. More specifically, this entails providing farmers with necessary tools and credit facilities, giving qualified technicians to train farmers, grouping farmers into cooperatives,setting up fertilizer plants,building buffer stocks of agro-products, initiating a public distribution system, and guaranteeing fair sale prices for output. In other words, we must turn subsistence agriculture to agro-business. If food production per farmer rises, our farmers can become richer. Also, with increase in the production of farm products, food prices will fall, thereby benefiting everyone. Although it may sometimes be cheaper to buy rice from Assam or import it from other places, we would still do well to produce enough food grains for ourselves so as avoid our dependency on others. After all, dependency implies uncertainty, and uncertainty of food supplies may at times hold our entire society to ransom. Reduce strain on our environment: Agriculture is often not the best way to use rural land. Eco-tourism, for instance, often yields more revenue. When fewer people work on our land, fewer trees will be cut down for jhum cultivation and the not-so-productive paddy fields can be turned into vegetable gardens or forests again. Also, we can transform some of our forests and bring “magic” in the midst of trees and meandering streams. By the way, who can say that we can’t create nature-blending, environment-friendly tree houses, jungle villas, and hideout resorts without cutting down our trees and endangering our wildlife? We can easily create an absolute market advantage in eco-tourism by doing all these and reap huge economic benefits. Move more people to find higher-income jobs in urban centers: We must enable the bulk of our rural population, especially the young people, to migrate to urban centers and seek employment in non-agricultural sectors like manufacturing, commerce, and the like. Reducing rural population also makes more economic sense since those remaining in the rural areas need a lot of land for farm production. Convert rural areas into urban zones and agriculture zones into commercial zones: We must remember that prosperity coincides with conversion of rural areas to urban zones as well as agricultural zones into commercial zones. When these conversions happen, land value increases exponentially; say, a land worth Rs.10 lakhs can be worth as high as Rs. 10 crores. In addition to land-owners, this is where real estate investors and developers can make a lot of money from the business of developmental works. Summing up, we could all be better off if we can empower 10 percent of our population to focus on producing more foods while the rest of us seek other higher-paying jobs in industrial and service sectors.

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Sonia attacks Modi, says govt anti-farmer, arrogant

New Delhi, May 6 (iaNS): Congress president Sonia Gandhi on Wednesday mounted a strong attack on Prime Minister Narendra Modi, saying his government had poisoned political discourse, was "anti-farmer" and "arrogant" and "a government of some people, by one person, for a select few". Addressing the Congress Parliamentary Party meeting here, Gandhi said the Modi government had very little to showcase after one year in office. "Behind the smokescreen of 'development', the government is providing 'achche din' (good days) only for crony capitalists. Under the pretext of 'Make in India', the government is planning to dilute the rights and interests of workers and labourers. Do they make nothing in India," Gandhi asked. Asking the government about the reality of its promised "achche din", Gandhi said the ruling dispensation deserved credit for the "most anti-farmer legislative amendments to our land acquisition bill". "They deserve credit for ignoring the severe plight of farmers throughout the country in a show of callous

'Key posts vacant as govt wants to 'grab' land from common people'

India's opposition Congress president Sonia Gandhi addresses a farmers rally in New Delhi on April 19. (AP File Photo)

unconcern that has never been seen before," she said. She said the government can be given credit for "transforming our nation into a land where every day we hear of places of worship of minorities being desecrated". "We can give them credit for making Indians feel unsafe in India and for poisoning the political discourse of our great country," she said. Gandhi said there was no substantial economic

achievement as job creation has slowed down, eight core sectors of economy have registered negative growth, investment in manufacturing was declining and exports have fallen. "Truly, the hypocricy and insensitivity of the government is breathtaking. The prime minister announces grandiose schemes to grab headlines while the finance minister (Arun Jaitley) denies adequate funds to them and starves critical pro-

grammes that benefit the poor and weaker sections." "At the same time, he announces a generous bonanza for the corporate sector -- tax cuts amounting to nearly Rs.2,50,000 crore over the next four years," she said. Gandhi said the government appears to favour a limited set of corporate interests to the exclusion of almost everyone else. "India's future cannot be built on such unjust foundations. The challenge

New Delhi, May 6 (PTi): Stepping up his attack on the Modi government, Congress Vice President Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday questioned why it was keeping the posts of RTI commissioner, Lokpal and Chief Vigilance Commissioner vacant. Rahul also reiterated his "suit-boot" barb, saying the government kept the posts vacant as it wanted to "grab" land from common people on behest of its "industrialist friends". "Our government fought for transparency. The appointments to the post of RTI commissioner, Lokpal and CVC are not being done by the government and the posts are lying vacant. "That's because the 'suit-boot ki sarkar' wants to grab land from the people on the behest of its few industrialist friends and give entire power to them," he told reporters outside the Parliament. Rahul also reiterated his "suit-boot" barb, saying the government kept the posts vacant as it wanted to "grab" land from common people on behest of its "industrialist friends". His attack came on a day Cong President Sonia Gandhi accused the government of making a "U-turn" on the issue of transparency and charged it with "deliberately" keeping the these posts vacant.

for us is very clear. We are faced with a government which assaults everything precious that India and Congress party stand for. We have to fight back." She said Modi and his government were still in 'poll campaign mode' as if the elections were not yet over. She also accused Modi of playing domestic politics on foreign soil and alleged that he attacked the previous Congress-led United Progressive Alliance (UPA)

government and former prime minister Manmohan Singh during his recent visit to France. "In Canada, he sank to a new low by referring to the UPA in despicable terms. This outrageous remark on foreign soil belittles the dignity of the office he holds and is an embarrassment to the nation," she said. Gandhi said the Modi government was the "most centralised government in India's recent history" where ministers hardly

mattered and bureaucrats felt paralysed because all key decisions were pending in the PMO for decision. Referring to some decisions concerning Congress-ruled Arunchal Pradesh and Assam, Gandhi said Modi talks of consensus, but ignoring convention, his government acts with "obstinate arrogance". Gandhi alleged that a "stream of provocative comments" from members of the ruling establishment

continues unabated and "incendiary remarks" were often uttered even by ministers against entire communities and institutions of democracy. "Some in the Sangh Parivar want to revoke the voting rights of a community. Others want to erect statues of (Nathuram) Godse, the man who murdered the Father of the Nation (Mahatma Gandhi)," she said. She said centralisation of power was not new to Modi and wondered if a "draconian" anti-terror bill passed by the BJP-led government in Gujarat will be replicated at the centre. She said special status for some hilly and northeastern states has been done away with. "Many states, even BJP-ruled ones, have seen through the game and have protested." "We can give this government credit for strengthening one man's power while weakening the strength of the state," she said. Making a mention of her son and party vice president Rahul Gandhi, Sonia Gandhi said he and party workers had highlighted distress of farmers inside and outside parliament.

US envoy to India says worried by activist, charity clampdown New Delhi, May 6 (ReuTeRS): A clampdown by Prime Minister Narendra Modi's government could have "chilling effects" on foreign-funded charities and activists and is a cause for concern, the U.S. ambassador to India said on Wednesday. Since taking office almost a year ago, Modi's government has frozen the accounts of Greenpeace; limited the travel of some activists; and has put the U.S.-based Ford Foundation on a security watch list. "I read with some concern the recent press reports on challenges faced by NGOs operating in India," Ambassador Richard Verma told a news briefing in New Delhi. "Because a vibrant civil society is so important to both of our democratic traditions, I do worry about the potentially chilling effects of these regulatory steps fo-

Gates Foundation not under scanner: Govt

New Delhi, May 6 (PTi): The Government today dismissed reports suggesting that the Home Ministry was looking into the funding of the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation. “Reports in a section of media about Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation coming under the scanner of Home Ministry is not based on facts. There is no such action,” Home Ministry spokesperson K S Dhatwalia said. The government’s reaction came after reports in a section of media suggested that it was looking into the Foundation’s role in funding of a prominent Indian health body following inputs received by it from intelligence agencies.Last year, both Bill and Melinda Gates were honoured with the Padma awards by the government. cused on NGOs." Modi, a right-wing Hindu nationalist elected by a landslide last May, wants to increase investment in infrastructure and make it easier for businesses to buy land to boost Asia's thirdlargest economy. That has set his

government at odds with nongovernmental organisations that oppose untrammelled economic development. The Ford Foundation, one of the world's largest charitable funds, was put on a watchlist in April after the home ministry

said it was investigating funding to a group run by a prominent activist and critic of Modi. The Economic Times newspaper reported on Wednesday that the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation was also being investigated by the home ministry. Ministry spokesman K.S. Dhatwalia said the report was untrue. Greenpeace India faces imminent closure after authorities froze its bank accounts, the environmental group's head said late on Tuesday, accusing Modi's government of "strangulation by stealth". The home ministry has blocked foreign funding to the local branch of Greenpeace and suspended its registration for 6 months. Officials said the charity was misreporting funds and using unaccounted foreign aid Indian children cool themselves at a fountain as temperatures rise in New Delhi on May 6. New Delhi reto stall development projects. corded a maximum of 44ºC on Wednesday. (AP Photo)

Pak accuses India of backing terrorism in rare rebuke India: Today terrorism threatens carnage like that of World Wars iSlaMaBaD, May 6 (ReuTeRS): Pakistan's military has accused India's main intelligence agency of whipping up terrorism in Pakistan in rare public criticism that could increase tension between the nuclear-armed rivals. The accusation came after a meeting of the army's top commanders at the military's headquarters in the city of Rawalpindi on Tuesday to review an offensive against militants in the northwest and other security issues. "The conference also took serious notice of RAW's involvement in whipping up terrorism in Pakistan," the army said in a statement, referring to India's Research and Analysis Wing (RAW), its external

intelligence arm. While Pakistani army officers often privately accuse India of meddling, it is rare for the military to accuse India's spy agency in an official statement. India denies interference in Pakistan but accuses Pakistan of supporting militants who launch attacks in India and fight in Indian Kashmir. India has also accused Pakistan of backing the Taliban in Afghanistan. Pakistan denies those accusations. A Pakistani official with knowledge of the commanders' meeting said they had discussed what they believed to be India's involvement in the Baluchistan insurgency. "It was unanimously felt that India is providing all kinds of support

to Pakistan's enemies, be they the (Pakistani) Taliban, or elements in Karachi or in Baluchistan," said the official who declined to be identified. "There is documentary proof. All evidence is there and we will bring it in the open soon." Defence Minister Khawaja Asif said in a television interview aired later that RAW was "an enemy organisation". "RAW has been formed to undo Pakistan and to wipe Pakistan off the map of the world," Asif said. Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif made improving ties with India a priority when he won a 2013 election. But his push was widely seen as causing friction with the army which sees relations with India as its responsibility.

uNiTeD NaTioNS, May 6 (iaNS): The sacrifices of the 85,000 Indian Army personnel who gave their lives fighting the Axis Powers were remembered Tuesday at a commemoration of the victims of World War II amid a grim warning that today terrorism threatens to engulf the world in as great a carnage. "For millennia in India, it has been the philosophy of upholding the values of good over evil that has guided the code of the warrior," India's Deputy Permanent Representative Bhagwant S. Bishnoi said at the General Assembly commemoration.

"It is with this perspective that Mahatma Gandhi, the apostle of non-violence, supported Indian participation in the two World Wars despite our then ongoing struggle against colonial rule," he said. The 2.5 million Indians who joined armed forces made up "the largest volunteer force ever raised in history," he added. But colossal threats to peace world-wide have emerged again, this time in the form of terrorism and they require a global response, Bishnoi said. "Today, terrorism has emerged as one of the greatest threats to humankind,"

he said. "It threatens to expand its reach and engulf the world in carnage similar to what we witnessed during the two World Wars." "Terrorism is a global phenomenon and can only be defeated by global action," he said. "We need to ensure that we are not found wanting in our efforts." Speaking of India's participation in the World War II Allied efforts, Bishnoi highlighted the role Indian women who served as nurses and as members of the Women's Auxiliary Corps "performing vital tasks for the war effort just behind the front lines."

"They drove army vehicles, operated switchboards and worked as mechanics," he said. "During the evacuation of Myanmar -- then called Burma-Indian women often stayed at their posts and continued to send vital messages over the telegraph lines to help ensure the escape of as many civilians as possible. Many died and many were captured to endure terrible hardship and deprivation in prisoner-of-war camps." The Indian Women's Auxiliary Corps was formed in 1942 and over 11,500 women volunteered to serve in it.

Hindu, Muslim girls marry earliest; Jains, Christians later Khabar Lahariya & Prachi Salve

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f you are a girl — educated and from an economically stable family — from an urban area, either Jain, Christian or upper-caste Hindu, the chances are you will not be married before adulthood (18 years), according to a new report. Some other highlights: * Teen pregnancy is nine times higher among illiterate women than among those who have finished school. * Women from cities marry two years later than rural counterparts; the richest women marry four years later than the poorest. * Tribal Assam, which allows younger women to have sex outside of marriage, has a high age of marriage. The age at marriage is mostly rising within the lower castes, but at a slower pace than within the upper-castes, indicates a seven-state report from Nirantar, a Delhi-based advocacy. Jain women marry the last

(at a median age of 20.8 years), preceeded by Christian women (20.6 years) and Sikh women (19.9 years). Hindu and Muslim women have the lowest median age at first marriage (16.7 years). Hindus and Muslims together account for 973 million, or 80 percent of India’s 1.2 billion people, according to the 2011 census. Teenage pregnancies and motherhood are higher for Hindus and Muslims (16 percent) than for any other religion, making clear the relationship between early marriage and teenage pregnancies. What determines child marriage? Family income, location (urban and rural), community, caste and education are directly correlated with an Indian girl’s age of marriage, according to the Nirantar report -Early and Child Marriage in India: A Landscape Analysis. Nirantar works especially with women from disadvantaged communities, and its re-

port stresses the need to change attitudes, and the need to recognise and remove adolescents from the broad category of ‘child’. Although the data reveal the widespread nature of child marriage, it also showed the incidence of child marriage is dropping. Only 12 percent of Indian women who married before the age of 20 were younger than 15 at the time of marriage, according to the study. Women have always had it worst Nearly 17 million girls between the ages of 10 and 19 — six percent of the age group — are married, asIndiaSpend has reported, many to older men. This is an increase of 0.9 million from the 2001 census. The legal age for marriage is 18, so some involved may have been adults, but it is unlikely both partners were. Of these married children, 76%, or 12.7 million, are girls, according to census data. Only four million boys in this age group are married, reinforcing the fact that

girls are significantly more disadvantaged. Uttar Pradesh, India’s most populous state, leads the list of states reporting child marriage. Globally, 720 million women were married before the age of 18, compared to 156 million men, a recent UNICEF report said. A third of these women are in India: about 240 million. Education, income play lead roles in late marriage Women in the highest family income bracket (this includes families that can afford all the 33 assets mentioned under a government wealth index) marry more than four years later than women in the lowest wealth quintile, according to data from the Nirantar report. For women between 45-49 and 25-29 years, the gap in age at marriage between the highest and lowest wealth quintile widened from three and a half years, two decades ago, to five and a half years by 2007. Among men, the age at marriage in the lowest wealth quintile is between 19.6 and 20.1

years of age, whereas among men in the wealthiest quintile, the age at marriage is between 25.3 and 26.6. The percentage of women — between 18 and 29 — married by the legal age of 18 is 45.6 percent and the percentage of men — between 21 and 29 — married by the legal age of 21 is 26.6 percent. If you live in a city, you marry later Women from urban areas, on average, marry more than two years later than their rural counterparts, according to the Nirantar report. The median age at marriage among urban women was 18.8 years, compared with 16.4 years among rural women. A quarter of all women aged 15-49 in urban areas have never been married, compared with 17 percent of rural women. Among men aged 15-49, 42 percent in urban areas and 32 percent in rural areas have never been married. Teen pregnancy nine times higher among illiterate women

Among educated women (with at least 12 years of education) in the age groups of 25-49, it was found that there is a sevenyear difference in the median age at marriage compared to those women with no education. The level of teenage pregnancy and motherhood is nine times higher among women with no education than among women with 12 or more years of education. About 258 million Indian women are illiterate, according to the 2011 census, down from 272 million from 2001. Marriage was the main reason for six percent of girls in rural areas and two percent of girls in urban areas dropping out of school. Low child marraige in Kerala and Assam Another important facet of the report was its look at states with low child marriage rates such as Kerala and Assam and its attempt to draw learnings from them. In both states, education for women and a matriarchal soci-

ety were identified as two factors that have helped ensure a low percentage of girls getting married between the ages of 10 and 19, 11.7 percentin Kerala and seven percent in Assam. The practices of Assam’s tribal communities (which make up 12.4 percent of the state’s population; Hindus are 64 percent and Muslims 30.9 percent) delink sex and marriage and allow young adults to have sex outside marriage without any social stigma. “This has led to a higher age at marriage within these communities,” the report said. “In addition, many communities in Assam are matrilineal and hold the empowerment of their girls as a high priority.” Similarly in Kerala, education was the prime mover for the state’s development, and its efforts to reduce poverty, and the social importance of literacy and education led to initiatives like the library movement of the mid-1930s, creating spaces for women and child-care centres as well as for political meetings.

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Nepal’s earthquake highlights village exodus of the young KHADKA TOLE, MAY 6 (AP): Gone, the girl says as she squints into the sun, the air around her shimmering with wind-blown wheat chaff. She points to one house after another nestled in the green hills, most shattered from the massive earthquake that hit Nepal last month. “Over there, one has gone. The same over there. Most of the young people here are gone. At least one for every house,” Smriti Bastola, 16, says of this poor farming village of about 400 people just 25 kilometers (15 miles) east of the capital, Kathmandu. Most left for work in the Persian Gulf or in Kathmandu. “We are living a miserable life here,” Bastola says. “We are educated, but what jobs are there besides working in the fields for little money?” This youth exodus, a painful choice between staying with family in impoverished hometowns or venturing into an oftenharsh world to make muchneeded money, began well before the 7.8 magnitude earthquake on April 25 knocked flat whole villages. Now, however, some in rural Nepal wonder if they’ll lose even the young ones who’ve stayed, complicating not only the huge job of rebuilding after the quake but also the task of improving village life in one of the world’s poorest countries.

In this photo taken on Saturday, May 2, 2015, Loysyanri Khanal, 78, left, shares a moment with the young girls in their destroyed village of Pokharidanda, near the epicenter of the April 25 massive earthquake, in the Gorkha District of Nepal. (AP Photo)

“The young people who should be here, who would help us with the work of rebuilding, they are gone. There is no one to bring the raw materials we need to make this village better, to fix the broken houses,” says Triveni Bastola, 27, wearing a long Mickey Mouse Tshirt as she sweeps in front of her home.

Triveni, Smriti’s cousin, has a master’s degree in environmental science but has yet to find meaningful work. “If I had the money I would leave because there is no opportunity here,” she says. Poverty, war, rampant high-level corruption and epic political squabbling have bred a deep pessimism among young Nepalis. Re-

peatedly in interviews in rural villages this week, they have said that the earthquake now has them thinking of joining their many friends who have left already. “The country is like an elder home because all the young people are in Qatar, Malaysia, Saudi Arabia,” says Nishchal Pandey, director of the Centre

for South Asian Studies, in Kathmandu. “If these young people aren’t going to be at home, who’s going to do the reconstruction? The elderly aren’t. The little children aren’t.” The problem can be partially traced to a decade-long Maoist insurgency. It ended in 2006 but the country’s infrastructure

and economy have still not recovered, Pandey says. Because the Maoists often forced rural young people to join them, many left for Kathmandu or foreign countries. As Nepalis gained reputations for being honest, hard workers, they were welcomed in the Gulf as construction workers, guards and manual laborers. Others in rural Nepal soon followed. Today, about 6 million Nepalis, or about 22 percent of the country’s 27.8 million people, live and work outside its borders, according to Krishna Prasad Dhakal, Nepal’s deputy ambassador to India. Some 3 million are in India. Another 2.1 million are in the Persian Gulf area and Malaysia, Pandey says. Political instability, with seven prime ministers in eight years and the lack of a full-fledged constitution, has only increased unemployment and will push more to leave. The one bright spot is that these young people are often loyal to their families and send back money. Nearly 25 percent of the country’s GDP comes from remittances, Pandey says. But money on its own can seem insufficient when measured against the scope of the devastation left behind by the earthquake. In the village of Gaumanne, Prem Kumari Giri and a group of mostly

elderly people gather in the shade of a small store on a dirt path just off the main road. She sleeps outside because her home was badly damaged. Giri, dressed in a red sari and wearing gold bracelets and earrings, says her daughters have left with their husbands. Her sons work abroad. “Most of the people here are old,” says Giri, who estimates her own age as more than 70. “We have problems here. Who will help us?” The hills and valleys, which are terraced with fields of golden wheat, some cut down to stubble, are dotted with homes of ancient brick and clay; many were either partially or completely destroyed. Giri’s 23-year-old nephew, Ashok Raj Giri, says that about 25 of his friends in the surrounding villages have gone to work in Kathmandu or the Gulf. “All these villages, it’s the same story. If they have no money or education they go abroad to make money. What choice do they have?” says Ashok, whose business raising chickens was destroyed by bird flu. He now takes foreigners on mountain treks. In another village, women bundle piles of wheat and lay them to dry on the flat roof of a tin shack. An old woman in a red sari waddles by, loaded down by a mass of bunched

wheat on her back. Soldiers in green uniforms use long bamboo poles to knock debris from a two story building that leans over the narrow, twisting hillside road, along which near-empty local buses occasionally chug, belching exhaust. Near the hard-hit town of Sakhu, where the side streets are choked with chest-high hills of bricks, concrete and wood, Renu Maya Tsing sits barefoot on a curb, waiting with half a dozen other women for an aid delivery of rice. Her friends laugh when she says she’s 29 and later say she’s closer to 49. She walked five hours from her small, remote village of about 300 people that the earthquake razed to come here and stay with friends. Her husband and eldest son are in Kathmandu, fearful of returning to the countryside. “I don’t know when he’ll return,” Tsing, who has no cellphone, says of her husband. “He is afraid to come back.” All over Nepal, people in small villages struggle with whether to go to Kathmandu or abroad. “I don’t see any situation to make money here, but I don’t want to leave my family when we don’t have any place to stay, when we are suffering,” says Raj Kumar, a vegetable farmer from the village of Lapse Phedi.

Afghan judge sentences four to Almost 40,000 flee Burundi amid political crisis: UN death in mob killing of woman KABuL, MAY 6 (AP): An Afghan court on Wednesday convicted and sentenced four men to death for their role in the brutal mob killing of a woman in Kabul in March — a slaying that shocked the nation and spurred calls for authorities to ensure women’s rights to equality and protection from violence. The sentences were part of a trial of 49 suspects, including 19 police officers, over the March 19 killing of the 27-year-old woman named Farkhunda who was beaten to death in a frenzied attack sparked by a bogus accusation that she had burned a copy of the Quran. The trial, which began Saturday, only involved two full days of court proceedings — an unusual swiftness in the slow-moving Afghan judicial system. It was broadcast live on national television, reflecting huge public interest in the case. Judge Safiullah Mojadedi handed down the four death sentences at Afghanistan’s Primary Court in Kabul on Wednesday. He also sentenced eight of the defendants to 16 years in prison and dropped charges against 18. The remaining suspects are to be sentenced on Sunday. The defendants have the right to appeal their sentences. The charges included assault, murder and encouraging others to participate in the assault. The police of-

ficers were charged with neglecting their duties and failing to prevent the attack. Farkhunda’s brother, Mujibullah, told The Associated Press that her family was angered by the leniency of the court toward the majority of the defendants. “The outcome of the trial is not fair and we do not accept it — you saw just four people sentenced to death but everybody knows that more than 40 people were involved in martyring and burning and beating my sister,” said Mujibullah, who like many Afghans, including his sister, uses only one name. “Eighteen people have been freed. The court should punish them and that should be a lesson for anyone who would commit this sort of crime, anywhere in our country, in the future,” he added. Farkhunda’s brutal killing shocked many Afghans, though some public and religious figures said it would have been justified if she had in fact damaged a Quran. A presidential investigation later found that she had not damaged a copy of the Muslim holy book. The last agonizing and brutal moments of her life were captured on mobile phone cameras by witnesses and those in the mob that attacked her. The videos of the assault circulated widely on social media. They showed her being punched, kicked,

beaten with planks of wood, pushed by police onto a roof and dropped from it, thrown in the street and run over by a car. She then had a lump of concrete dropped on her and her body was dragged along the road outside the mosque were the assault took place and tossed onto the bank of the Kabul River. A crowd watched as her body was set on fire. The incident sparked nationwide outrage and soulsearching, as well as a civil society movement seeking to limit the power of clerics, strengthen the rule of law and improve women’s rights. Farkhunda’s parents addressed the court before the sentences were handed down, asking that the accused be dealt with according to the law. “Everybody saw what happened and I insist on justice,” her mother, Bibi Hajira told the court Wednesday. “That’s all I want.” Afghanistan’s judicial system has long faced criticism for its inability to offer the majority of Afghans access to justice. Women especially are sidelined, despite constitutional guarantees of equality and protection from violence, a recent report by the United Nations concluded. The attack on Farkhunda was widely seen as symptomatic of the general low regard for women in Afghan society, where violence against women often goes unpunished.

BuJuMBuRA, MAY 6 (REuTERs): Nearly 40,000 refugees have fled Burundi to neighboring Rwanda, Tanzania and the Democratic Republic of the Congo in the last month, amid protests against President Pierre Nkurunziza’s bid for a third term, the United Nations said on Wednesday. More than a week of demonstrations have plunged the African nation into its worst crisis since an ethnically charged civil war ended in 2005. Civil society groups say a dozen people have been killed. Police say the death toll is half that number. The opposition says Burundi’s constitution and a peace deal that ended the civil war

limits Nkurunziza to two terms. But Burundi’s constitutional court this week cleared the way for the president to run again in June, saying his first term did not count because he was picked by parliament not publicly elected. About a dozen demonstrators gathered in the capital’s Kinindo district on Wednesday, one of them holding a placard saying: “The constitutional court’s decision will not stop us. Nkurunziza has to abandon the illegal term.” A Reuters witness saw about 200 protesters in another district. But most of Bujumbura’s streets were relatively calm and police surrounded the scenes

of recent flashpoints, a Reuters witness said. The U.N. refugee agency UNHCR said 39,091 Burundians had sought asylum in neighboring states since the start of April. At least 24,795 had gone to Rwanda, Tanzania had taken in 6,966 people and 7,319 have fled to Congo. The number has been rising steadily on a daily basis, and diplomats say many people have left to stay with relatives in neighboring states and are not being registered as refugees in host countries. Tanzania’s presidential office said on Tuesday that a team of foreign ministers from Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda and Rwanda

were traveling to Burundi to assess the situation. “If there are people who feel that the nomination of the Burundi president for re-election is illegal, they should follow the course of justice to get to the truth and resolve the matter, not use force,” Tanzanian President Jakaya Kikwete said in a statement. The unrest has particularly worried Rwanda, still scarred by its 1994 genocide that killed more than 800,000 Tutsis and moderate Hutus. Burundi has a similar ethnic mix. Nkurunziza, a former Hutu rebel leader, says the demonstrations are an “insurrectional movement”.

Thai army recovers 6 more bodies near suspected camp PADAnG BEsAR, MAY 6 (REuTERs): Authorities in Thailand have dug up the bodies of six suspected Rohingya migrants from Myanmar at a rubber plantation near a mountain where a mass grave was found at the weekend, the military said on Wednesday. The discovery was made in Thailand’s Songkhla province near the country’s border with Malaysia around 4 km from the site where the 26 bodies were found a few days ago. “Villagers living nearby told us the bodies buried here are the bodies of Rohingya migrants from Myanmar from nearby human trafficking camps,” Colonel Jatuporn Klampasut, deputy secretary general of the Internal Security Operations Command (ISOC) Region 4, told Reuters. The bodies were four women and two men, said Jatuporn. Many illegal migrants in Thailand are Rohingya Muslims from western Myanmar and from Bangladesh who brave often perilous

journeys by sea to escape religious and ethnic persecution. Thousands arrive in predominantly Buddhist Thailand every year, brought by smugglers. Many are then taken into the jungle where traffickers demand a ransom to smuggle them south across the border to mainly Muslim Malaysia. Asked by reporters whether there had been official complicity in trafficking humans, Deputy Prime Minister and Defence Minister Prawit Wongsuwan told reporters in Bangkok: “There must be. This is not acceptable.” Authorities on Tuesday said they had found a second, abandoned camp used for human trafficking. Three people were rescued from the near the camp, Thai police said. The United States, which has censured Thailand for failing to act against human trafficking, has called for a speedy and credible inquiry into the discovery of the mass grave..

Prawit said the United States has praised Thailand for the way it had handled the recent discovery of the mass graves and suspected human trafficking camps. “The United States has praised us that we have done this transparently,” he said. Police in Thailand have arrested four men - three Thais and a Burmese national - on suspicion of human trafficking. Arrest warrants have been issued for a further four who are on the run. A police officer based in Padang Besar, who spoke on condition of anonymity, said that police intelligence showed there could be three more camps on the same mountain range. “There are three camps on that mountain with up to 700 people in each camp we are told,” said the officer. “It is just a matter of time now whether we can find them as we’ve been told the human traffickers are being tipped off and are moving their camps.”

Britain’s closest election in a generation goes down to the wire LOnDOn, MAY 6 (REuTERs): Campaigning in Britain’s most unpredictable election in a generation entered its final day with the two main parties level in most polls and neither on track to command a majority in the parliament of the world’s fifth largest economy. Despite five weeks of campaigning, neither Prime Minister David Cameron’s Conservative party nor Ed Miliband’s opposition Labour has a clear lead, teeing up a potentially messy and uncertain outcome after Thursday’s vote. The stakes are high because of a rare confluence of factors which mean Britain’s future in the European Union, as well as its national cohesion, could hinge on

the result. Cameron has promised to hold a referendum on whether to stay in or quit the EU if he returns to power. And polls suggest Scottish nationalists could emerge as the third largest party, despite losing a plebiscite last year on whether Scotland should break away from the United Kingdom. “The consequences if you take a wrong turn could at its worst - and I’m not predicting this - mean that within a matter of years, two unions which are pivotal to the prosperity and way of life of everybody in Britain are lost,” Nick Clegg, the deputy prime minister and Liberal Democrat leader, told Reuters during the campaign. Five years ago, Britain

got its first coalition government since World War Two when Cameron fell short of an overall majority and struck a deal with Clegg’s centrist party to govern together to steady the economy. Many Britons thought that was a one-off. But the rise of fringe parties such as the proindependence Scottish National Party and the anti-EU United Kingdom Independence Party (UKIP) has drained support from the two main parties. Knife-Edge A TNS opinion poll on Wednesday underscored how close the contest is, putting the Conservatives 1 point ahead of Labour, indicating neither of the major parties will win an overall majority in the 650-

seat parliament. Some politicians think the polls may be misleading. Neil Kinnock, a former Labour Party leader, believes some voters are “shy” about telling pollsters how they will vote, something he learned when he lost a 1992 election even though polls had put him narrowly ahead until voting day. “People who tell pollsters that they’re not sure or they’re not going to vote Conservative will, in the privacy of the ballot booth, say: ‘To hell with it, I’ll stick with what I know,” Kinnock told the New Statesman magazine. UKIP, which has spent much of the campaign fending off accusations of racism, was forced to suspend one of its candidates

for threatening to “put a bullet” in his Conservative rival, a Briton of Asian origin, if he ever became prime minister. The big party leaders have avoided game-changing gaffes but drawn mockery at times: Cameron for forgetting the name of his soccer team, and Miliband for engraving his campaign pledges on a giant stone, prompting ironic comparisons with Moses. Final Pitches Cameron, who is banking on one of the strongest economic recoveries in the developed world to get him re-elected, was making his final pitch to voters on a two-day road trip. Stagnant polls have prompted him to refine his message, blending the

promise of higher living standards with a warning that Scottish nationalists could hold to ransom a minority Labour government, forcing it to borrow more and edge toward Scottish independence. “Tomorrow, the British people make their most important decision for a generation,” Cameron was expected to say on Wednesday, according to his office. Awkwardly for the prime minister, a leading think tank cut its forecast for Britain’s economic growth in 2015 on Wednesday, though it said strong consumer spending should keep the recovery on track. Labour’s Miliband, who has put the future of the country’s treasured but troubled health service at the heart of his campaign,

will address a final rally in northern England on Wednesday evening. “This is the choice at the election: a Labour government that will put working people first or a government that will stand up only for a privileged few,” he will say. Protracted Standoff? The tightness of the race has prompted some parties to try to define in advance what arrangements would constitute a legitimate government. The rules state that any party capable of getting parliament’s backing for its legislative slate can govern. But convention dictates that the party with the most seats has a first crack at trying to form an administration.

If the two main parties are separated by only a handful of seats, however, both may claim the right to govern, setting up potentially protracted standoff. Britain’s highly politicized press weighed in. The Labour-supporting Daily Mirror warned its readers that Cameron would ax nurses at two thirds of hospitals, while the Conservative-supporting Sun ran an unflattering picture of Miliband eating a bacon sandwich. “Don’t swallow his porkies and keep him out,” it said. More than 45 million Britons are eligible to vote on Thursday, when polls open from 0600 GMT (02:00 a.m. EDT) to 2100 GMT (05:00 p.m. EDT).

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Mother's Noke, Shürhozelie, Azo ..... ? Grizzlies and Hawks win to unconditional love square both series at 1-1 (Tribute to all the mothers)

OAKLAND, MAY 6 (AP): Memphis' Mike Conley returned just eight days after having facial surgery to lead the Grizzlies to a rare 97-90 win at Golden State on Tuesday to square their NBA Western Conference semifinal series 1-1. Atlanta too put its series against Washington on an even keel with a comfortable home-court victory. Conley, wearing a clear mask to protect his swollen face and red left eye, stole the spotlight from newly minted league MVP Stephen Curry. He made his first four shots to get the Grizzlies going, finished with 22 points, and Memphis did the rest on defense. Zach Randolph had 20 points and seven rebounds, and Marc Gasol and Courtney Lee scored 15 points each to help the Grizzlies end Golden State's 21-game home-winning streak. The Warriors dropped to 42-3 this season at rowdy Oracle Arena, losing for the first time at home in more than three months. Game 3 is Saturday in Memphis. Memphis scored the final nine points of the first half to take a 5039 lead. It was only the second time this season the Warriors were held under 40 points in the first half. When the Warriors started to rally in the fourth quarter, Conley came through again. He made a 3-pointer to give the Grizzlies a 90-80 lead with 2:11 left, silencing the sea of golden yellow shirts for good. Curry collected 19 points, six assists and five rebounds but had little help from backcourt teammate Klay Thompson, who was smothered by Allen's aggressive play. The Warriors had 20 turnovers and shot just 41.9 percent, including 23.1 percent from 3-point range. The Grizzlies had 13 steals.

Golden State Warriors' Klay Thompson, center, shoots over Memphis Grizzlies' Mike Conley, left, and Tony Allen (9) during the fourth quarter in Game 2 in a second-round NBA basketball playoff series on May 5, in Oakland, Calif. (AP Photo)

The Warriors had won their first five games in these playoffs, including a sweep of New Orleans in the opening round, and were riding the good vibes of Curry's crown. Curry received the MVP trophy during an on-court ceremony just before tipoff. He said it was "weird" having that ceremony so close to game time, but did not think it was the reason the Warriors lost. Instead, he chalked that up to the team's 6-for-26 shooting on 3s. Atlanta capitalized on the absence of Washington's John Wall to beat the Wizards 106-90 and level the series 1-1. Wall, who finished the series opener with an injured left hand, was scratched just before Game 2,

shortly after the Wizards insisted he would play. Ramon Sessions did an admirable job filling in, leading his team with 21 points, but Washington lost for the first time in these playoffs. DeMarre Carroll scored 22 points and Kyle Korver bounced back from a miserable first half to lead the Hawks to victory. Korver went 1-for-7 from the 3-point line in the first half but kept firing away. He made three 3s after the break, including one from the corner with less than 3 minutes remaining that gave the Hawks a 9888 lead after Washington had hit consecutive jumpers. Game 3 is Saturday at Washington.

he cares for her children before they are born, nurture them throughout their life and most importantly puts her children before anything else, including her own comfort and happiness. She does works without expecting any reward, do unpaid work, which starts the moment she wakes up and does not end when she goes to bed. In fact, her work is like an endless cycle; she shops for food, prepare it, cook it, feed it to her children, clean it off the house, wash the dishes, well equipped her children for day activities, and repeats it every day, hardly complaining. She is a doctor, a teacher, a maid, a chef, a protector, a guide and a comforter .She has an infinite patience, has the ability to face each day cheerfully and bring joy into her children lives even if it isn't always easy. Mother’s love for her children is unconditional and is the only one on planet who can give pure love. Every year a day is set aside to celebrate mother’s day. And it is a good opportunity to show and express to our mother how much we love her, how much we care for her, how much she is meant to us and most importantly 'thank her' for all the things she have done for us . A famous saying "God could not be everywhere and so he created mother". This clearly indicates that, she is the greatest gift from God and so, we should always be grateful to God for his blessing and be proud for having a wonderful mother by always showing our unconditional love towards her and by always living according to God’s will. May God bless you all. Huka V Awomi Satoi Town,Zunheboto

irst it was Noke Wangnao and Shürhozelie Lizietsu shaking hands and smiling, evidence of “Cockfight comes to an end”. (Morung Express, May 1). Then Kuzholuzo Nienu’s startling speech to the Chakhesang Mothers’ Association General Session in Phek. (Morung Express, May 2). The headline report was “We are responsible for paralyzing Govt – Azo.” Nagas are trying to find out what is really happening. Why not surprise them and save our society? The significance of the smiles and the statements, by other leaders also, and Azo’s extraordinary declaration must not be overestimated. But it will be unfair, even selfish, cynicism to trivialize and dismiss the “Breaking News” items as cheap political theatre only by leaders trying to divert attention away from their unmanageable crisis our politics has produced. Our legislators telling the public ‘things will work out’ are not receiving loud applauses. The resentment and distrust in the reactions are understandable, given the animosities and competing agendas perceived by the public as selfserving that produced the two camps and paralysis of government. But we will simply weaken our fragile society further if we will not help the right initiatives to grow and bear fruit, but deride or condemn them for being “not good enough”. Condemnations only increase bitterness and despair something we have too much of.

Doesn’t Azo’s forthright acknowledgement of the politicians’ responsibility for paralyzing government immediately recall for us Jonah in the Old Testament? The Captain of the ship in danger of sinking in the heavy storm was looking for the passenger who had caused the anger of God. When he came to Jonah the fugitiveon-the run from God, Jonah said “Throw me into sea. It will become calm. I know that it is my fault that this great storm has come upon you”. Jonah’s scale of sacrifice is not suggested. But if our Legislators will grasp what Almighty God must surely be drawing their attentions to and act in faith, they will be surprised by what they will do for our people at this time. Only about two years remain now before the next Assembly election. It should be pointed out that the longing in the minds of many in the “Advanced tribes” for their MLAs to show a new kind of leadership that will build trust and give hope is an inspiring reality and it will grow. All of us know that in our society just starting to grow, the elected leaders are helpless victims of a society their predecessors have created by catering to the demands for instant enjoyment in too many people. The tragedy is they end up doing just the same for the next generations. It is a nightmare that can be ended only by the electors and those they elect to exercise power discovering that selfishness is their common enemy. Niketu Iralu

NTC and ENPO on Nagaland Border

his refer to the above appearing in your esteemed daily and my humble advise to all concerned, for which it is heartening to notice that finally the NTC has realized that it is the bounded duty of the GOI to demarcate the legal boundary of the state of Nagaland, under article 3 and 4 of the Constitution of India. Thus, it may be understood by all that there is no ground to form any organization under the Nagas of Nagaland state only, unless it is inclusive of all the

Nagas wherever they are because the state of Nagaland created in 1962 is without any defined boundary. Hence, it is high time for NTC or ENPO to examine themselves whether they are inclusive or exclusive. If exclusive they must first amend their own constitution and only then speak for all Nagas, otherwise just asking the GOT to carry out its bounden duty will be like the proverbial crab mother asking her son to walk straight. T.L.Angami

A mother’s effort to spread awareness on Ichthyosis Awareness Month (IAM): May 2015

“...for You formed my inmost parts, You covered me in my mother’s womb...I will praise You for I am fearfully & wonderfully made..... ..my frame was not hidden from You when I was made in secret, & skilfully wrought....Your eyes saw my substance, being yet unformed & in Your book they ALL were written...”

~ Ps 139:13-16

am a mom to a child with ICHTHYOSIS: a term/condition which I wasn’t aware of just like you (in spite of me being a doctor) before my precious daughter was born with it a year ago.......... So today, I feel an immense responsibility to let you know what exactly is ICHTHYOSIS so that it will make things easier for me, my baby and those few who have been diagnosed/ underdiagnosed with it in some corner of the State/Country, as well as for you in case you know or come across someone who has been affected with it. Ichthyoses comprises of a group of 30 related rare genetic skin disorders whose primary characteristics include dry, thickened and scaly skin, blisters and peels in certain forms. The milder forms especially Ichthyosis vulgaris (IL) which is characterised by dry and/or flaky skin often goes undiagnosed/ misdiagnosed /overlooked as a dry skin. Ichthyosis is NOT contagious!!!It is caused by a genetic mutation/alteration of genes that make up the skin. Ichthyosis affects people of all ages, races and gender. There is no cure for ichthyosis as of now, treatment consists of managing the symptoms. Most treatment is aimed at keeping the skin moist. In severe cases, medication may be prescribed under constant monitoring. Ichthyosis may be inherited genetically or acquired due to underlying systemic diseases. The inherited type is genetically linked which presents itself at birth or during the first year of life, whereas the acquired type is associated with various underlying systemic diseases and so exhibit in adulthood. Hence in the acquired type, the severity of ichthyosis depends upon the course of the underlying disease and at times regresses once the disease is treated. Acquired ichthyosis has been associ-

(used by permission) ated with various systemic diseases such as malignant conditions (Hodgkins lymphoma, leukemia), infections (Leprosy, HIV/AID TB), endocrine (Thyroid disease), metabolic, autoimmune disorders (SLE,Sarcoidosis,type1DM) and drugs (nicotinic acid, triparanol, butyrophenones, dixyrazine, cimetidine, clofazimine). What goes wrong in Ichthyosis: The skin as we all know has the important role of keeping the inside in and the outside out : barrier function due to which we are being protected from countless infections,injury (from UV light,other stressors) and also regulation of the body fluids. The outermost layer of the skin, the stratum corneum (comprising of many components) plays a mojor part for these protective functions. It is due to the genetic defects in the many components of stratum corneum that contributes to changes in the skin make-up of those with Ichthyosis. To put it simply, in Ichthyosis the body manufactures the stratum corneum too rapidly (upto 300%) or fails to shed in the normal rate or both. This results in a thickened stratum corneum giving rise to a thick, rough and scaly skin. In one form of Ichthyosis, Netherton syndrome, the stratum corneum instead of being too thick is rather too thin. In the severe form of Ichthyosis, Harelequin Ichthyosis the sheet of stratum corneum cells which develop during the baby’s development in the uterus fails to shed naturally. Hence the baby is born with a tight sheath covering the entire body : the shedding is done post delivery and may take months. The extent to which the skin is involved and the differences in outward presentation differs since there is multiplicity of genes involved in Ichthyosis. It ranges from involving the entire body in some while in some the face and body folds are spared. The scales may be dark, coarse in some

while it tends to be lighter and finer in others and also pretty fragile leading to blisters in some. Ichthyosis ranges in severity from very scaly to less scaly, red to not red, severe overheating issues to less, or high calorie loss to some loss etc In a newborn infant with Ichthyosis, the skin may look completely normal in some types while in few others it becomes apparent at the time of birth itself. The skin changes becomes completely visible within the first year of life and hence its diagnosis. Making the correct diagnosis can be a challenge even for experts owing to the rarity of the disorder (some as rare as 1:300,000 births).The features of the patient history, family history, monitoring of physical findings often helps in the diagnosis of Ichthyosis. Occasionally a skin biopsy, blood test may be needed. Once the diagnosis is narrowed to a specific form, genetic testing may help in confirming it.

of Ichthyosis due to which the normal process of sweating to regulate the body temperature is compromised. Hence there can be rapid rise in the body’s core temperature, especially in hot weather, which can prove to be very dangerous, even fatal if left unattended. It is best to avoid overheating by keeping the body hydrated frequently by drinking water,frequent showers, spritzing with bottle of cold water, cool vests, staying in shade/an air-condition room especially in hot, summer days. 2.High Calorie loss: Our skin being the largest organ of our body,whatever happens to it has a significant impact on the whole body.Due to this fact, the increased loss of skin from the surface in Ichthyosis (on a daily basis), the body;s entire system is put on enormous strain, hence bringing about a very high nutritional demand. Since the body burns calories so incredibly fast, it becomes hard for children with Ichthyosis to grow and gain weight like a child with normal skin. To put it plain, the rapid skin growth essentially ‘eats up’ most of the calories. The fluid loss through the skin( due to the poor skin barrier) makes the loss of calories even more. Hence there is large demand of protein and Iron to make up for this loss, so also supplementary feedings and nutritional supplements. The extreme demand to make up for daily high calorie loss clubbed together with the dry, tight skin condition, painful excoriations in parts of the body (especially flexures, head, digits, pereneal area) will many a times hinder a child to grow and develop at a normal pace. Hence understandably there may be developmental milestones in some children. Here caution has to be taken to rule out autistic conditions by professionals. 3. Ear care: It is important to clean our ears regularly, especially so in a person with Ichthyosis. This is so because the sloughing off of the skin occurs inside the ear canal too just as it does in other parts of the body. The skin shed combines with natural wax and may temporarily impair the hearing. A regular hearing check is advised and so also irrigation/ wax removal by the doctor concerned (every 3,4months). It may be mentioned here that in some types of Ichthyosis like the KID syndrome, Chanarin Dorfman syndrome (Neutral lipid storage disease), Vohwinkel syndrome there is an associated hearing loss (SNHL) involved in which case prompt, early intervention in the form of speech therapy and hearing aids may be sought. 4. Exfoliate, exfoliate, exfoliate!: It may be worth mentioning here that dry skin lacks water and not oil. Soaking during baths does a whole lot of good since it makes the skin soft and easier to exfoliate it. The idea here is to know how and how much much to scrub (with hand/wash cloth/loofah/specially designed mitts) which comes with practice. With proper, constant baths,exfoliation,and application of creams/emmolients, the skin becomes more soft,hydrated and hence more comfortable to deal with.

Treating Ichthyosis: The main aim of the treatment is to increase skin comfort to the maximum by reducing the thickness of the skin and by keeping the skin moisturized at all times. It also aims to prevent infections and treat complications which may arise due to trapping of moisture/dirt in between the scales/fissures/ cracks in the skin. Therapy may be either topical (apply to skin) or systemic (taken orally) or a combination of both, which is done on a daily basis and is an ongoing process. • Keratolytics (SA, AHA ,Urea) used with caution especially in infants and children. • Emollients (containing petrolatum, lanolin, glycerine & other lipids) • Oils (Olive, coconut, Eos) • Retinoids : used in severe forms of Ichthyosis under strict medical monitoring ** Special Precautions to be looked into: How we can help: 1.Overheating : Owing to the thickened 1. Create awareness: Taken that Ichskin, the skin pores are occluded in most types thyosis is so rare but that doesn’t mean that it

is absent in our community. The very step you take today in learning and creating awareness no matter how insignificant it may seem, will someday help a person in ways unimagined, maybe even save a life. It will also help in doing away with myths (traditional way of healing/going to quacks/‘gopiras’), rumours (it is not contagious/curse/not related to anything the mother ate/did during her pregnancy) and also most importantly will help you to understand that the person beneath ‘that’ skin is just like you and me in every way. . A young handsome man (affected with Ichthyosis) whom I met few days back shared how there were times when his class-mates/ friends used to mock him to take bath when they noticed the affected areas not knowing that those are not dirt but his skin......Somehow all the pain and hurt are caused because of ignorance which can be done away with if we empower ourselves with knowledge. 2. Be real, have heart..! : A child with Ichthyosis becomes aware and conscious of his ‘special’ skin appearance when he starts his school. Kindergarten years are supposed to be smooth since children of that age are most acceptable to things/people without judgement. Once a child enters the junior and teenage years they become aware of the stares and comments passed around which can do a lot of damage to their self-esteem. As a parent, it would only be wise for us to teach our children how in the sight of God everyone is equal and beautiful and how that child is no different from him/her on the inside. In schools, teachers play powerful role models for young children. They can /make the child explain his condition and also show how indifferent he is from the rest. They need to know how to take care of the child in case of overheating and also be sensitive to the fact that the child needs to moisturize often during the course of the school hours to avoid over-drying of the skin. When you meet someone who is ‘different’ on the outside (not exclusively to Ichthyosis), it would do a whole lot of good to the person and you not to make a scene (shouting / exclaiming / gesturing/asking the whole ‘story’ at first meet).It makes them conscious of their appearance all the more and may at times even make the person to live in confinement and not socialize at all. For all who live with the challenges or care for some with Ichthyosis it is an overwhelming condition to keep up with...There is never a time when you can give up, ease up or not maintain a very strict skin regimen....and this optimum goal to maintain this meticulous skin care will continue, maybe for one’s entire life until a cure is found, which i believe will be very soon... “.... Somewhere over the rainbow, Skies are blue, And the dreams that you dare to dream, Really do come true...” (The Wizard of Oz)

Dr. Victoria Seb Khing

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Ashton Kutcher surprises his Mom with a Home Remodel for Mother's Day

shton Kutcher gave his mother Diane a surprise in honor of Mother's Day by remodeling his childhood house in Iowa. Calling the project a "lifelong dream," Mila Kunis' fiance used the house to express his gratitude for his mother's endless love. Kutcher remodeled the house with the help of the online home-remodeling site Houzz. He documented the remodeling process in a series of videos called "My Houzz" for the site. The actor of "Jobs" also revealed that he and his stepfather Mark worked together to build the house when he was 13 years old. "I think everybody has a place in their life that they

call home," he explained in the very first episode of the video. "The renovation that we're going to be doing is on a place that I call home, and I'll always call home. It's a house that I helped build with my stepfather. It's on a gravel road in a little town called Homestead, Iowa." Kutcher later explained that the project was important to him, "It's my way of saying thank you to my mom. My mom has been the greatest influence in my life. My parents gave me everything. They went to great sacrifices to give me the life that I have and anything I can do to say thank you is the right thing." The actor then spoke about his stepdad, "The

one thing that has eternally bonded my stepdad and I is that my stepdad loves my mom as much as I do. When you're the oldest son, and your parents have gone through a divorce. You're always mistrustful of any other guy." He went on sharing, "But Mark stepped in and a lot of ways was there for me in ways my dad couldn't be there for me. I'm one of those people in this world who's lucky enough to have two dads. I'm just a blessed person to have that much love in my life." Kutcher added that he wanted the remodeled house to fit for the next generation. "I just had a daughter [Wyatt], my sister just had a new son," he explained "And I want to make it fit for the next generation...They're going to be living with grandkids running around." After 27 days of renovating, Kutcher revealed the house to her mom and invited her to have a tour around the new space. "Oh my god, what on earth," Diane exclaimed as she saw little beds built for her grandchildren.

alman Khan’s 2002 hit-and-run case verdict has been announced. After almost two hours, Judge DW Deshpande has announced the final verdict of the 13year old hit and run case. Salman has been sentenced to serve five years in jail for negligent and rash driving. The actor will now move to Bombay High Court for bail. Shocked by sentence, the Bajrangi Bhaijaan actor sat down and broke down into tears. The Sessions Court has released the verdict against Salman Khan and proven him guilty in the hit and run case. Salman has been convicted under all the sections that he was booked under. The court has found the Bajrangi Bhaijaan actor guilty on all counts and specifically under these sections: Section 3 (1) of the Motor Vehicles Act for driving without licence, Duty of driver in case of accident or injury under Section 134 of Motor Vehicles Act, Drunk

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ADMISSION GOING ON: Class-11 (Arts & Science), B.A. 1st Semester & B.Sc. 1st Semester Features: *Serene environment. *Mentoring for Students’ Holistic Development. *Research Oriented Approach in the Teaching-Learning Process. *Hostels for both Boys & Girls. * Career Guidance. *Holistic education with special attention towards development of moral values. *Institutional EU Guided Spiritual Activities. *Consistent toppers in B.Sc. in University examinations. *Overall University Topper in B.Sc. (Zoology Honours) Examination 2014. *B.A. (General) : English, History, Political Science, Education, Economics. *Honours offered in B.A. : English, History, Political Science, Education. *B.Sc. (General) : Botany, Chemistry, Zoology *Honours offered in B.Sc. : Botany, Zoology.

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FELICITATION The Management and staff of Bethesda Hr. Sec. School congratulate Miss. Claire Winchester Sinha, the 17th State Rank holder, HSLC — 2015 with Cent Percent marks in Mathematics, and all other successful HSLC and HSSLC (Science) — 2015 candidates of the school.

alman Khan, the superstar, has been convicted in the 2002 hit-and-run case and is now awaiting his sentence. He might either be sent to Thane or Taloja jail. But it isn’t only Salman who has been accused of the same. We tell you about others who got involved in a similar mishap but didn’t have to go through a harrowing 12-year long trial. John Abraham John Abraham is a biking enthusiast. He loves to own highend mean machines and show it off too. But way back in 2006, this machine really turned mean when his bike skidded and knocked down a bicycle. Two cyclists were injured and the actor rushed them driving under Section 187 of the Motor Vehicles Act, Failing to report involvement of vehicle in an accident under Section 185 of the Motor Vehicles Act and lastly, Rash driving or riding on a public way under Section 279.

Ronit Roy The superstar of Television too got embroiled in a hit and run case when Ronit he rammed his Mercedes into a Wagon R wounding three of the four people in it in 2011. Saif Ali Khan The actor got down from his car and Saif too had his many trysts helped the injured. He even took with the law and one of them be- them to the hospital. Police arrested ing running over. On December him, but the Court let him go on bail. 10, 2005, the Land Cruiser he was driving went out of control and Puru Rajkumar hit a boy. Saif took the boy to a Legendary Rajkumar’s son Puru hospital immediately where he also went through a similar mishap was treated for minor wounds. in the December of 1993. The actor The actor had to undergo a test ran his car over pavement dwellers to prove that he wasn’t under the in Bandra, killing three and cripinfluence of alcohol when the ac- pling one. He was ordered by the cident took place. The tests came court to pay Rs 35000 each to the negative and he was granted a families of the deceased and Rs 500 bail of Rs. 5000. to the crippled man. to the hospital. In 2010, the court convicted him of rash driving and sentenced him to 15 days of simple imprisonment. But the actor managed to secure a bail.

On the night on September 28, 2002, after spending an evening with friends at Rain Bar and JW Marriott, Salman Khan was heading back home in his white Toyota Land Cruiser when the accident took place. While it is still not known wheth-

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er Salman or his driver was behind the wheels, the Land Cruiser crashed into American Express Bakery on Hill Road junction in Bandra, allegedly running over five footpath dwellers, killing one and seriously injuring four others.

The Bombay High Court on Wednesday granted interim bail for two days to Bollywood star Salman Khan, hours after a lower court here sentenced him to five years in jail for a hit and run accident that killed one man in 2002.

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PHILIMI STUDENTS’ UNION B.P.O. Akuhaito, Dist. Zunheboto.

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The Philimi Students’ Union extends our heartiest congratulations to Miss. Helika Shohe, D/o Mr & Mrs. Lukheto Shohe for securing top 7th rank in HSSLC (Arts) 2015 with distinctions in ENG, ALT/ENG, PSC, HIS, PSY and SGY. We highly acknowledge her for bringing laurels to the Union. The union would further like to congratulate all its members – Students who came out in flying colours in HSLC and HSSLC Examination 2015. Finance Secretary Bethel Shohe

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“CONCERT FOR NEPAL”

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The Dimapur Gorkha Union, cordially invites your kind presence with family & friends during the “Concert for Nepal “ on 10th May’ 2015 at Town Hall, Dimapur from 3:00 PM onwards, featuring renowned Band & various Artists of Nagaland. Your presence and generosity will make a change into the lives of the Earthquake Victims of Nepal.

“ There comes a time when we hear a certain call When the World must come together as one, There are people dying and it’s time to Lend a Hand to life The Greatest Gift of All”

'GLORY AND HONOUR TO GOD' Distinction marks & subjects HSSLC (Science) 2015 1. Mr. Rohit Kumar Ram (Physics & Biology) 2. Miss. Naomi M Phom (Mathematics & Biology) 3. Miss. Ilotoli Sema (Biology & Mathematics) 4. Mr. Eneito Kapfo (Mathematics) 5. Mr. Imtiwapong (Biology) 6. Mr. Krishna Kr. Panday (Biology) 7. Mr. L. Jiankhampou (Biology) Appeared: 38 First Divisions : 17 Second Divisions : 18 Third Divisions :2

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ariah Carey is set to perform at the Billboard Music Awards for the first time in 17 years, but the pop superstar is keeping mum on what song she’ll sing. Billboard and Dick Clark productions announced Tuesday that Carey will appear on the May 17 show in Las Vegas. Billboard says the chanteuse has more No. 1 songs on its Hot 100 chart than any other solo artist in the chart’s 56-year history. Previously announced performers include Kelly Clarkson, Sam Smith, Ed Sheeran, Van Halen, Britney Spears and Iggy Azalea. Presenters include Rita Ora, Ne-Yo, Laverne Cox and the cast of “Entourage” — Kevin Connolly, Kevin Dillon, Jerry Ferrara and Adrian Grenier.

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2 fans were treated to a delightful surprise when the multiplatinum-selling band performed in a New York City subway station Monday night. In a clever marketing tactic for their upcoming North American iNNOCENCE + eXPERIENCE tour, the band dressed as street performers and rocked out on the S train platform in Grand Central Station. The Irish rock band is in the Big Apple ahead of their Friday night appearance on "The Tonight Show." Jimmy Fallon, was said to be in the crowd during their surprise subway performance, but there's been no confirmation that it will be included in their segment on the late night show, reports Mashable. Celebrity chef, Mario Batali, was also there and grabbed a snapshot of the band's performance. "This makes a compelling case for subway travel!" he captioned the pic. @U2 wheeeeeee!!!!" Bono and Fallon were spotted filming a segment for the show on Sunday when they recreated his brutal bike accident.

Mariah Carey to perform at Billboard Music Awards for first time in 17 years

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U2 surprises fans with New York City subway performance

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Rajasthan Royals vs Sunrisers Hyderabad

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Kolkata Knight Riders VS Delhi Daredevils

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Juventus haunts Real in Manny Pacquiao sued in US 1st leg of CL semifinal for allegedly concealing injury David Ingram Reuters

Boxer Manny Pacquiao was sued in a U.S. court on Tuesday by two people who said they paid to watch him fight Floyd Mayweather Jr. in the "Fight of Century" but felt defrauded by Pacquiao's alleged failure to disclose a pre-bout shoulder injury. The lawsuit was filed by Stephane Vanel and Kami Rahbaran in federal court in Nevada. It seeks compensation under laws meant to protect consumers and asks for status as a class action on behalf of ticket buyers, pay-perview television viewers and people who gambled on the fight. Top Rank Inc, a promotions company that represents Pacquiao and that was also named as a defendant in the lawsuit, did not immediately respond to a request for comment. Attorneys representing both Top Rank and Pac-

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quiao did not return calls. Pacquiao, a native of the Philippines, lost on a unanimous decision to Mayweather, an American, in a heavily hyped welterweight showdown in Las Vegas on Saturday that was expected to be the top grossing prize fight of all time. Barely one hour after the contest ended, Pacquiao's promoter, Bob Arum, said the 36-year-old southpaw had been hampered by an 'old' injury to his right shoulder. Neither Pacquiao nor his team appeared to have informed the Nevada Athletic Commission about the shoulder issue until a couple hours before the start of the fight when they asked for an anti-inflammatory injection. When Pacquiao's team filled out its pre-fight medical questionnaire on Friday, a query about any shoulder injury was marked "No" before the form was then signed by Pacquiao and his adviser.

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‘IPL doesn't match up to international cricket’

Juventus' Carlos Tevez scores past Real Madrid goalie Iker Casillas on a penalty during the Champions League, semifinal soccer match between Juventus and Real Madrid at the Juventus Stadium in Turin, Italy, Tuesday, May 5. (AP Photo) KolKata, Daniella Matar will help us. We have to be early free kick which came fore being brought down by Associated Press

Former Real Madrid forward Alvaro Morata came back to haunt his old club as he sent Juventus on its way to a 2-1 victory over the holders in the first leg of their Champions League semifinal on Tuesday. Morata, who moved to Juventus in the offseason shortly after helping Madrid to a record 10th European Cup title, didn't celebrate after scoring the opening goal in the ninth minute. Cristiano Ronaldo became the competition's all-time top scorer with Madrid's equalizer in the 27th minute but his former Manchester United teammate Carlos Tevez also continued his fantastic season as he restored Juventus' lead from the spot shortly before the hour after being brought down by Dani Carvajal. "We played well at times, we had good opportunities, we have to do the same in the return leg," said Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti, who had a two-year spell in charge of Juventus from 1999-2001. "We made more mistakes than normal, that was because of Juve's pressing. Their line was higher in the second half. "We have confidence because we are playing at home and the fans there

patient. The result is a negative one, but not such a bad one." Juventus, which last won the competition 19 years ago, will continue its bid to reach its first final since 2003 in the return leg in Madrid on May 13. "I am very happy with the lads' performance," Juventus coach Massimiliano Allegri said. "They proved how strong they were, even though I think we can still do better. "We'll have to put on a master show at Madrid. We'll now start preparing for Wednesday, knowing that we have to play even better than tonight." Backed by a passionate home crowd, the newly-crowned Italian champions had the better of a frantic opening period and Morata gave his side the perfect start. Claudio Marchisio slotted the ball through to Tevez and, although Madrid goalkeeper Iker Casillas got a hand to the Argentine's shot, he only succeeded in deflecting the ball to Morata, who tapped in from close range. That was Juve's fourth shot on target in the opening nine minutes but it was to prove its last on goal of the first half as Madrid slowly got into the game. Ronaldo had been kept fairly quiet apart from an

off a Juventus defender in the wall. But he also went close to the equalizer when he sprung the offside trap to run onto a through-ball from Francisco "Isco" Alarcon but could only send his effort wide of the right upright. However, Ronaldo did level minutes later, heading into an empty net from close range after James Rodriguez hooked in a cross from the right of the penalty area. It was the Portugal star's 76th goal in the competition — one more than Lionel Messi, whose Barcelona side hosts Bayern Munich in the other semifinal on Wednesday. Rodriguez almost got on the scoresheet himself four minutes from halftime but he headed Alarcon's cross off the bar from five yards out and Marcelo volleyed the rebound narrowly over the bar. Juventus had earlier had a chance to restore its lead but Marchisio's longrange effort flashed just wide of the left upright. The Italian side was under pressure from Madrid at the start of the second period and it was camped inside its own half in the build-up to its second goal. A corner was cleared to Tevez, who went on a blistering run down almost the entire length of the field be-

Carvajal. The tension was palpable and the normally ice-cool Buffon couldn't even bear to look, standing in his goal with his back to the action. However, Tevez blasted his spot-kick straight down the middle for his 29th goal of the season. "I've been doing that since the 2006 World Cup final," Buffon said. "I just focused on a single fan and when he got up, I knew we'd scored!" Madrid brought on Javier Hernandez, who had scored the late winner in his side's 1-0 aggregate win over Atletico Madrid in the quarterfinals, and he almost leveled but just failed to get on the end of a cross from Sergio Ramos. "We've shown we're here and we want this final, we'll fight for it until the end," Juventus playmaker Andrea Pirlo said. "We have to have the same conviction and determination at Madrid." It would be another final in Berlin for Pirlo who, along with Buffon, won the World Cup there with Italy nine years ago. The 35-year-old has hinted he could leave Italy if Juventus wins the Champions League this year. "We're hoping to get to another final in Berlin after the World Cup. If we win will I leave Juve? Let's win it first and then we'll see."

May 6 (IaNS): Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) coach Trevor Bayliss feels the Indian Premier League (IPL) does not match up to the standards of international cricket despite having some of the biggest names playing in the Twenty20 tournament. Asked why pacers like Umesh Yadav and Morne Morkel are able to succeed in IPL in spite of being ordinary in international games, Bayliss said, "Its not international cricket. There are some international players playing but it is not quite the standard of international cricket. "But then again, the noise, the hype, players

playing in front of such crowds, you want to do well, that urges the boys on, not just from our team but you see fantastic performances from other players too." The Australian said there is no update on mystery spinner Sunil Narine, who had to undergo another test after being banned from bowling off-spin by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) due to a suspect action. “We are still waiting to hear the results of the tests, not a lot we can do. He is continuing to work on his new action like he has done for the last few months. When we get to know we

will make some decisions from there,” he said. Lauding his team's bowling efforts, Bayliss said the quality of the bowlers in his side has made the difference, contributing to the team’s success. “All teams play to their strengths and the players they have got; I believe we are doing that. We have some quality seamers; those who can extract bounce from the wicket. The second half of the season, it gets hot, the wicket takes turn and we have the spinners who are doing the job. Our bowlers for the last 3-4 years have done a fantastic job," said the 52-yearold.

The Australian also hailed chinaman bowler Brad Hogg, who replaced Narine. "Brad Hogg has done a fantastic job in Sunil's absence. We picked Hogg as a replacement for Sunil. We weren’t sure what exactly was with Sunil so we wanted a spinner," he said. "Even against players who play him regularly, they find Hogg difficult to pick and he performed a similar role for the Perth Scorchers in September. If the batters are not sure what is coming down the wicket, it just makes their job that much difficult and hopefully that means more wickets for us.”

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Sharapova advances to Madrid quaters

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MaDRID, May 6 (aP): Holder Maria Sharapova needed more than two and a half hours of battle to see off a challenge from Frenchwoman Caroline Garcia on Wednesday, with the third seed finally posting a 6-2, 4-6, 7-5 win to advance to the quarter-finals of the Madrid Masters. Sharapova ended the dramatic third-round match with an ace, which had to be confirmed from the chair. The 28th-ranked Garcia, clearly peeved to have missed her chance against the five-time Grand Slam winner, gave an abbreviated "drive-by" handshake as the players met for a few quick seconds at the net, following protocol in name only. Sharapova is fighting to regain the number two WTA ranking that she lost last month with an early defeat in Stuttgart. The scenario opened up at the weekend when second seed and 2014 losing finalist Simona Halep lost in her opening match at the Caja Magica. Garcia reached the quarter-finals here a year ago as a qualifier and beat number 13 Karolina Pliskova in the second round this week to earn her spot against Sharapova.

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