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School Education in troubled waters: Lack of funding, poor infra NGHSSEA to agitate over four-point demand hit higher education in NE Our Correspondent Kohima | May 5

Power supply to Mokokchung, Mon, Longleng and Tuensang disrupted DIMAPUR, MAY 5 (MExN): SDO (Transmission) Mokokchung Transmission Division has informed electricity consumers under Mon, Longleng and Tuensang District and also Changtongya and Tuli area under Mokokchung District that due to fault in 66KV Transmission Line between Mokokchung-Tuli and Mokokchung-Tuensang as a result of heavy storm, power supply to the mentioned districts has been disrupted. The department is making all efforts to restore power supply at the earliest. Therefore, affected consumers are requested to kindly bear with the inconvenience, a press release from the SDO (Transmission) Mokokchung Transmission Division informed.

‘Too early to connect man to the April 10 SBI theft’, says police Morung Express News Dimapur | May 5

The police was still to ascertain the authenticity of a picture showing a man allegedly arrested in Sivasagar, Assam and purported to be the thief, who stole Rs. 14 lakhs from the SBI Dimapur main branch on April 10. As per reports though unconfirmed, the man was arrested while trying to steal cash at a bank in Sivasagar on May 4 under similar circumstances as was seen at the SBI Dimapur. The Dimapur police when contacted said it was still too early to connect the man to the April 10 bank theft. While stating that efforts were on to contact the Sivasagar police, it was added that a clearer picture would emerge only after corroborating with the Sivasagar police.

The Nagaland Government Higher Secondary School Employees Association (NGHSSEA), the only registered Association in the Education Department, today announced its phase wise agitation starting from May 10 if the Government fails to fulfill its four-point demand. The demands of the NGHSSEA are the submission of incumbency list and post continuation to the AG to enable the officers of school education department to obtain pay slips; publish seniority list of officers of higher secondary section under the school education; promotion of higher secondary officers to fill up the vacant posts. It also demanded review of the order in respect of 23 GHSS wherein DDO power was withdrawn from GHSS Principals and handed over to DEOs of secondary cadres intensifying cadre conflict. Having submitted several representations earlier this year, the NGHSSEA stated that it has not seen any visible progress and therefore had served an ultimatum of seven days to the Government on May 3. If the Government fails to respond in the span of seven days, the Association informed that it will begin its phase wise agitation from May 10 where a symbolic protest will be held in the first phase, with the members wearing black badges from May 10 to 12. In the second phase, the members will hold a pen down strike and in the third phase, there will be mass casual leave. Holding a press conference on May 5 at LCS Building, Kohima, the NGHSSEA also mentioned the

consultative meeting held the same day where the meeting resolved to demand the government for total bifurcation of the Higher Secondary Education from Secondary and Elementary Education Department and the abolition of Deputy District Education Officer. Taking into account all the Administrative and structural problem the Association said it wants total bifurcation of the Higher Secondary Education from Secondary and Elementary education. “If the government brings any proposal to abolish the post of DDEO which is presently occupied by Higher Secondary cadre, the Association will oppose the proposal. The present DDEO post allocated to the Higher Secondary cadre should be retained,” it maintained. NGHSSEA president Kelhika Kenye mentioned that the Association came to know that the government was contemplating to withdraw the DDO power from the Principals, and some Headmasters. So upon learning, the Association approached the government and briefed them that the removal of DDO power from the Principal will be a strategic mistake. “Because DDO power in the school level is exercised as an administrative tool and not as financial tool. DDO power is the only efficient administrative tool that serves to check absenteeism, irregularities of employees,” said Kenye. Despite the appeal, the Government went ahead and issued the order where the DDO power will be transferred to the DEO and subsequently, 23 Higher Secondary schools has been affected. “Stripping the effective tool

from the administrative head is one thing but now handing over this DDO power from those Higher Secondary principals to DEO has created serious complications. The Department has been facing cadre conflict. The friction between this two cadres has intensified,” the Association said. On submission of incumbency list and post continuation to the AG to enable the officers of School Education department to obtain pay slips, Kenye said, “Unless incumbency list and post continuation is submitted to AG, where most officers draw pay slip from AG, we cannot take out our pay slip,” adding that the failure of the department of take care of the basic service matters of the employees has affected the employees. On the demand for publication of seniority list of officers of higher secondary section under school education department, Kenye informed that since 2011, the seniority list for the higher secondary sections has not been prepared. Therefore the Association is of the view that in the absence of proper seniority list maintained there is conflict among the cadres and officers which is unhealthy, he stated. On the demand for promotion of higher secondary officers to fill up the vacant posts, Kenye explained that in 2011, the Department of School Education initiated restructuring and revamping exercise where two cadre lines for promotion were created- School education and Higher Secondary education. However, there have been alleged discrimination and unfair treatment meted out to NGHSSEA members in terms of promotion.

AGARTALA, MAY 5 (IANS): A dearth of investments, poor infrastructure and lopsided planning affect higher education in the Northeast, though the region has enough potential, meritorious students and teachers, experts and academicians say. However, compared to last year when the exercise was first begun, universities and technical institutions in the northeastern states have slightly improved their positions this year in rankings released recently by the Union Ministry of Human Resource Development (MHRD). Nine universities, four engineering colleges, two management institutions and two institutes of pharmaceutical sciences and a college in northeast India featured in the best institutions named in the National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF). Former Gauhati University Dean Usharanjan Bhattacharjee said: “The northeastern states have huge potentiality in all respects. Students of this region are doing excellently when they pursue studies and research in other parts of India and abroad.” “Lack of proper infrastructure and poor investment are badly impacting the higher education sector in the northeastern region,” Bhattacharjee told IANS. Citing an example, the renowned academician said that three decades ago, a studycum-training centre was set up in Gauhati University for potential candidates for the Indian civil services examinations, but it is almost inactive and unproductive while some retired teachers have been engaged by it. “To demonstrate artificial credit, often without any proper planning, various courses have been started in the universities and technical institutions, but after a few years, these become non-existent,” Bhattacharjee said. The observation was echoed by the Tripura government-run Maharaja Birbikram University Vice Chancellor Gautam Kumar Basu. “Investment for the development of infrastructure of higher education institutions in the region is far below expectations. Meritorious students are not properly taken care

Major reshuffle of 187 IAS/ NTTU threaten to impose blockade on NCS/NSS officers in Nagaland vehicular movement in Peren district

DIMAPUR, MAY 5 (MExN): In a major reshuffle in the State’s bureaucracy, the Governor of Nagaland, on Friday order transfer and posting of 177 IAS/NCS/NSS officers with immediate effect. A notification issued by Nagaland Chief Secretary Pankaj Kumar stated that the handing and taking over charge should be completed on or before May 18, 2017. ACS & Finance Commissioner Temjen Toy has been transferred and posted as ACS & Home Commissioner, Nagaland while Abhijit Sinha, Home Commissioner & Commissioner & Secretary, H&FW is transferred and posted as Finance Commissioner. Menokhul John, Principal Secretary, Municipal Affairs Department is transferred and posted as

Principal Secretary, H& FW and Mathung Patton, Commissioner & Secretary, Justice & Law is transferred and posted as Commissioner & Secretary, Municipal Affairs Department. KD Vizo, Commissioner & Secretary, IT & C shall hold additional charge of Power Department while KL Yanger, Secretary, Power is transferred and posted as Secretary, Land Revenue. R Asenla Keitzar, Secretary H&TE has been transferred and posted as Director, ATI while Wopen Lotha, Commissioner & Secretary, IPR shall hold additional charge of Home Department. NIkhashe Sema, Secretary, H&FW shall hold additional charge of Food & Civil Supplies while Kenilo Apon, Secretary, H& FW is transferred and posted as Secretary, H& TE.

DIMAPUR , MAY 5 (MExN): Nagaland Timber Traders’ Union (NTTU) has threatened to launch indefinite blockade on movement of vehicles in Peren district with effect from May 8 if the authority fail to revoke the notification prohibiting trucks carrying timber to pass through the district headquarters after April 30. This decision to this effect was taken in a joint meeting of NTTU, timber traders of Chumukedima and Dimapur units on May 4. Informing media persons, NTTU officials said 31 trucks have been seized at Ahthibung since April 30. It may be mentioned here that the Deputy Commissioner, Peren, has, in a notification dated January 11, prohibited movement of trucks carrying timber in Peren district headquarters after April 30. NTTU officials also said about 72 persons involved in

the timber business are going through physical hardship due to shortage of ration. Unspecified numbers of trucks were also reportedly stranded since the imposition of the notification. NTTU has been demanding that timber operation be permitted till May 31. It justified that beyond the month of May, it is not feasible for the business due to onset of rainy season. NTTU also said the local MLA and chairman of District Planning and Development Board (DPDB) had reportedly written to the Deputy Commissioner to maintain status quo by allowing timber traders to function till May 31. Aggrieved NTTU members said the same has not been responded till date. In the light of the above stated circumstances, NTTU said it have decided to launch blockade on movement of vehicles in Peren district. Dur-

ing the blockade, vehicles from other districts will not be allowed entry into the district and vice versa. However, security forces, para-military forces, police, medical and other emergency services have been exempt from purview of the blockade. In a separate statement, Dimapur Timber Mill Owners’ Association (DTMOA) and the Chumukedima Timber Traders’ Association (CTTA) extended support to NTTU’s demand for revocation of restriction order. A joint statement by DTMOA president Toikhu Chophy and CTTA president Khutovi Awomi have appealed the Deputy Commissioner to revoke the earlier notification as it is affecting the livelihood of many families depending on timber business. The two associations have appealed the authority concerned to release all the vehicles.

of by the appropriate authorities,” Basu told IANS. “After completion of higher education, there is a huge gap before proper placement or engagement of the youth. During this transitional period there is no suitable scope for study and research, leaving the energetic youth dejected.” He suggested concerted efforts for improving academic standards, filling of vacancies of teachers and giving enough time to top university functionaries for teaching. Union Minister of State for Human Resource Development Ram Shankar Katheria had said here earlier that the government will try to bring in foreign faculty to improve the quality of higher education in the northeastern region. “The government will do everything, including bringing of foreign faculty and development of infrastructure, to improve the quality of higher education in the northeastern states,” Katheria had told IANS. “The northeast region is a priority area for the central government. We will make all-out efforts for the development of higher educational institutions in the region,” he had added. Indian Institute of Technology-Guwahati (8th), Gauhati University (43rd) and Tezpur University (48th) in Assam, Meghalaya’s North Eastern Hill University (77th) and Rajiv Gandhi Indian Institute of Management (99th) and Mizoram University (94th) have figured among the top 100 universities across the country in rankings released recently by the MHRD. Silchar’s Assam University, Dibrugarh University and Arunachal Pradesh’s Rajiv Gandhi University have also found a place. Besides, three National Institutes of Technology in Silchar (Assam), Manipur and Meghalaya also find a place. Among 100 best colleges in India, J.B. College in Jorhat (Assam) is the only college in the northeastern region to feature at 64. Of the eight northeastern states, higher educational institutions of Tripura, Nagaland and Sikkim failed to feature in the rankings.

Court admits PIL against illegal appointment in Nagaland police dept Our Correspondent Kohima | May 5

A PIL filed challenging the employment of 239 4th grade employees of non-indigenous inhabitants of State of Nagaland made during January 2013 -November 2016 was heard at the Guahati High Court, Kohima Bench on Friday. The PIL has contended that these appointments was unconstitutional and in violation of the State Government notification dated 19/9/1987 which has made 100% recruitments of indigenous inhabitants of the state of Nagaland. The posts to which the appointments were made include constables, drivers, cook, tailor, cobblers, washer man, painter, mechanic, electrician, handyman, and jugalis in the Police department. The petitioner S.T. Yapang who is a social worker and a writer by profession had sought for cancellation of “illegal and unconstitutional appointment” and to make enquiry against the errand officials who are responsible for the appointments. The PIL was heard by Justice Serto who directed that no further appointment to any 4th grade post shall be made without proper advertisement and the appointment be made only by complying the notification dated 19/9/1987. Further hearing on the PIL was fixed after one month. Advocate N.M. Jamir appeared for the petitioner S.T. Yapang.

Pangsha landowners at Indo-Myanmar border irked by survey carried out without consent Dimapur | May 5

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After the construction of the Indo-Myanmar border fencing at pillar 146 of Pangsha area under Noklak division of Tuensang district was on put halt as landowners of the area and Naga civil societies registered wide protest, a joint survey by representatives from India and Myanmar has been ongoing since April 28, 2017. In the latest development, the landowners/stakeholders of the area, which include villages of New Pangsha, Old Pangsha, ITC Dan, Dan and Wonsoi, is now seeking two month time to pursue the issue on the border fencing with the Government of India. “We have put forward a representation to the Govern-

ment of India to put on hold the ongoing joint survey for two months during a meeting held with the Commandant of 15 Assam Rifles along with ADC Noklak on May 1 at New Pangsha village,” New Pangsha village council chairman P Shingya told The Morung Express. The landowners are not happy that the survey is being undertaken without seeking permission or consultation from their side. “If any survey is being done, they (concerned) ought to take permission from us. We should be involved since the land in which the survey is being carried out belongs to us,” Shingya said. According to Shingya, both the survey teams from Myanmar and India are hosted at the 15 AR camp at Noklak town

and the survey is done under tight security. “Since the survey began from last week of April, we are yet to meet any members of the survey team,” Shingya voiced dismay. Shingya, while terming it as unwarranted the actions from the Government of India and Myanmar over the construction of the border fencing which divides their land, demanded that if any survey is to be carried out, they do it by covering the 5000 hectares of their land in the Myanmar side. “If you want to survey our land, include all our lands that is in Myanmar,” he maintained. The landowners are also accusing the Government of India on what is alleged as “double speak” for washing their hands off the construction of the border fencing de-

spite being involved. “Wherever we meet them, (representatives from the GoI), they assure us they have no hand in the construction of the border fencing, but when we inquire to the Myanmar people overlooking the construction of the border fencing, they say, “We are mere workers, money is sponsored by India.” The New Pangsha village council chairman informed that during the two months timeframe if provided, they would again pursue the issue with the Government of India and Myanmar to stop the construction of the border fencing and the survey. ADC Noklak when contacted informed that the representation from the landowners has been forwarded to the Commissioner of Nagaland.

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Raising awareness on human trafficking in Nagaland Morung Express News Kohima | May 5

legal awareness programme on human trafficking organised by the Nagaland State Commission for Women (NSCW) in association with National Commission for Women, New Delhi was held at De Oriental, Kohima on May 5. Reaching to ‘un-informed people’ Providing a brief update on the NSCW’s awareness programme on Human Trafficking, Temsula Ao, Chairperson NSCW mentioned that the Commission took up the awareness initiative in all the districts to make aware the issue of human trafficking to the ‘un-informed people’ in remote areas who are often easy prey to the danger of being manipulated by unscrupulous operators with the false promise of a better life outside the villages and towns. Temsula criticized the poor functioning of government in remote areas where ‘schools exist in name only and other basic amenities do not seem to have reached many of these remote areas’. “Therefore they seem to

grab at every little opportunity to let their children go elsewhere to find better lives. What becomes of many of them ultimately ends up as only statistics on some police reports and social grapevine,” lamented Temsula.

Status, problems, nature of human trafficking in Nagaland While Human trafficking, an organised criminal trade, is expanding at a phenomenal rate, Temsula viewed that the crime is unique because unlike other trades the commodity it trades in is human beings with its primary goals being prostitution or sex-trafficking which affects 4.5 million worldwide. The Police data indicates that in Nagaland a person goes missing every fourth day where 83 percent are below the age of 18 and 13 percent have been reportedly trafficked, and 35 percent are untraced. “Such criminal activities cannot be handled by our traditional customary laws because the crimes of such diverse forms can be dealt with only by the present law-enforcing agencies. This is where the role of police needs to be foregrounded,” stated Temsula. She also cited the problems faced by the Police in tackling human trafficking such as non-report-

Church leaders called to be fearless for justice

vention and rehabilitation of victims. Sensitivity towards the victim is important, mentioned Nienu while adding that society often tends to stigmatize the victim. “Special Homes for the victims needs to be set up. The importance on reporting the cases needs to be encouraged because unless the case is reported, solutions are unlikely to happen,” said Nienu informing that there are very few rehab centers in Nagaland and most districts do not have special homes for the victims.

ing of cases, acceptance as social norm, inability to reach out to target audiences from victim groups, ignorance stemming from ambiguity about the incidents and lack of networking. According to her, the nature of criminal involvement contained in human trafficking is such that no agency single-handedly can cope with its ramification because there are many facets to the crime. Therefore, it can be prevented and contained only with the adequate networking of the police, child rights agencies,

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Morung Express News Dimapur | May 5

The Kiphire District Education Office today organized adolescence girl awareness programme at the EBRC hall with Dr Holiba Anar as resource person which was attended by the government higher secondary school teachers and headmasters. Welcoming the gathering and giving the keynote address, Deenabandhu Panda, DEO said, “girl child awareness programme is very essential because if we educate a girl we are educating the whole family on the other hand if we educate a men we are educating a single person.” He said that if girls child

Secretary, Land Resources, Y. Kikheto Sema IAS exhorts Pastors at Akuvuto, Thahekhu on Thursday.

children from poorer communities are manipulated and lured to become household slaves was emphasized where Ao appealed the society to admit its own complicity in violating another’s human rights. Rehabilitation of victims Nienu, Member Secretary, Nagaland State Legal Services Authority in her speech laid stress on rehabilitation of the victims in order to get them back on track with society and especially the roles that women’s groups can play in the pre-

Suggestions The Speakers suggested various initiatives to prevent human trafficking such as launching of an effective strategy through convergence of allied departments to be structured and put in vulnerable areas after careful assessment of the ground realities. Suggestion of preventive measure of creating a data bank in police archives, profiling of vulnerable areas, groups and communities, analyzing contents of advertisements and social media, tracking suspects, maintain checks on transport routes, using source information, were also highlighted.

Educational institutes attend adolescence girl awareness prog Kiphire | May 5

Secretary, Land Resources, Y. Kikheto Sema IAS on Thursday called upon Church leaders to be fearless in standing for justice on any issue and take the society forward. Speaking during WSBAK Pastors’ Seminar at Akuvuto, Thahekhu, Kikheto emphasized on the role of the church and its leaders in bringing together the various Naga political groups and facilitate amicable solution to the Naga issue. He lauded the Forum for Naga Reconciliation for working towards bringing together the Naga groups and scaling down the rate of killings to minimal. He urged the Church leaders to constantly pray that killings do not recur in the society. “Since all Naga national workers are also a part of the Church, the Church leaders have a very important role to play in teaching about unity among the various groups,” he added. Kikheto stressed on the role of the Church in transforming the society through their powerful platform. Appreciating the Clean Election Campaign of the NBCC, he said that the NBCC as an organization alone cannot achieve the goal but the main work force was constituted by the Pastors who should strongly sensitize the congregation on the ill-effects of various malpractices in electioneering. According to Kikheto, electoral malpractices has

labour department, social welfare, mental health and NGOs working in the field. Further the Church also plays a significant role especially in rehabilitation where even the parents of victims need counseling. “The convergence of these stakeholders as mooted by the police would be the ideal method to prevent and root out the problem before it destroys our youth,” stated Chairperson NSCW. The need to recognize the other form of human trafficking inside Nagaland where many

Legal aspect of human trafficking Khriesinuo Kire Legal Consultant, NSCW spoke on the legal aspect of human trafficking where she highlighted the penalties and punishment of human trafficking under the Immoral Trafficking (Prevention) Act of 1956. While emphasizing on the sexual exploitation of human trafficking, Kire mentioned that sexual exploitation is not just attempted on girls and women but also on men and boys and because the Naga society is not fully aware on the crime of human trafficking, many cases goes unreported. Human trafficking has become and organ-

ised institution which has crept into our Naga society where commercial sex workers and incidents of Naga boys and girls are trafficked to other states and forced into prostitution. The initial recruitment, Kire mentions, is done with the help of local agents/advertisements for employment and training assuring good salaries. “Though the government in association with NGOs is taking steps to improve the situation, it is not enough. We need to take up community surveillance which will help check ongoing trafficking activities,” asserted Kire.

are educated today they will become a responsible citizen in the society because they are the mothers of tomorrow and asked the teachers present to be sensitive to the need of the girl child in respective schools. The DEO also added that in earlier days there was huge disparities between boy child and girl child in many areas but today the disparities are narrowing down which is a good progress “but we still need to work harder.” The DEO called upon the teachers present to give awareness programme in respective schools during assemble and where ever possible so that the awareness reaches to everyone. Dr Holiba Anar who

spoke on adolescence, gave the definition of adolescence and said there are many physical and emotional changes taking place during this time and therefore, asked the teachers to give proper counseling when the students as 1/5th of the country population is under adolescence. Touching on HIV/AIDS he also said, HIV/AIDS scenario is very alarming in the district and is rising and asked the teachers present to create awareness to the students. The programme was also followed by interaction session. Headmaster Yangphi school proposed vote of thanks, while Redial GT GHS Yangphi chaired Section of teachers and other participants attending the adolescence girl awareness prothe programme. gramme at the EBRC hall, Kiphire on May 5. (Morung Photo)

not only corrupted the society but also deeply affected the economy and caused social disorder as well. He called upon the people to lend their support and cooperation in the clean election campaign and urged Pastors to be the driving force. “If the Pastor mean business, then there is no reason to fear any authority, GBs or politicians to speak the truth,” he added. However, he also spoke about respecting the government which he said was instituted by God and that the people should not treat the government as their enemy. Kikheto said God had blessed Naga people with abundance of resources but rued that the people were not able to use it efficiently. The seminar is being attended by scores of Pastors in Western Sumi area and Graduating students of the Golden Crown Theological College with staffs and guest will culminate on May 6. during its 13th graduation ceremony.

Golden Crown Theological College 13th graduation ceremony held Dimapur, may 5 (mExN): A total of 19 students graduated from the Golden Crown Theological College (GCTC) during its 13th graduation ceremony. Rev Dr Mangyang Chang, Associate State Secretary, Indian Evangelical Mission, speaking during the ceremony encouraged the graduating students affirming the call of God on their life and said, “If we understand the magnitude of the holiness of our call - then we will be effective for God's ministry.” Academic award for diploma was conferred to Kirenthung Odyuo. The campus life award was bagged

by Longshithung Yanthan. The Music award went to Chumchilo Kikon and Ebeni Kithan, and they presented a duet. Academic Award for Bachelor in Theology goes to Honily Sumi. She also got awards for Biblical Studies, Theology and Ethics, Christian Ministry, Church History, Religion and Society, General Studies, Bible Knowledge and Sermon. The presenting of the Graduates was done by Jemima Assumi. The awards were presented by Rev. Dr. Nzan Odyuo, Director and Principal GCTC, and the certificates were presented by Rev. M. K.

Dhar, Registrar and VicePrincipal GCTC. The Act of Commissioning and prayer for the graduates was done by Rev. Daniel Shayam. Benediction was blessed by K. Wilson Ezung, Associate Pastor, Police Baptist Church Bhandari. A press release stated that the programme was led by Kali Yeptho, Lecturer GCTC, and the Pianist was Albert Kanken, newly appointed Music Director, GCTC. Golden Crown Choir with Conductor Avoni Odyuo presented two songs Prayer of St Francis, and Hallelujah Chorus. The valedictory speech was delivered by Honily Sumi.

Miss India Elite joins medical camp in Nagaland

Reigning Miss India Elite Dr. Priyadarshini Bora treating a patient at the free medical camp organised by YNP at Dimapur. Also seen is Miss Imtibenla Wati. (DIPR Photo)

Dimapur, may 5 (Dipr): The Young Naga Personalities (YNP) has taken the initiative for a social cause by organising a free medical camp on May 5 at half Nagarjan Indoor Badminton Stadium, at the ongoing Victor 1st NE Badminton Championship. Reigning Miss India Elite, Dr. Priyadarshini Bora who is the first beauty

pageant in India working as a professional doctor came all the way from Guwahati to be part of the medical camp organised by YNP and treated several patients. Dr. Priya said that she was excited to be part of the medical camp and agreed to come to Nagaland without a second thought when the Naga beauty queen Imtibenla conveyed to her the

message of the free medical camp to be conducted by YNP. The 25 year old beauty queen Dr. Priya expressed that she wanted to work for a social cause to give more meaning to being a beauty queen with a purpose. During the medical camp, patients both young and old were treated and medicines distributed free of cost. Tooth brushes and

dental gels were also distributed free of cost. Besides Dr. Priya; Doctors who took part in the free medical camp were Dr. Temjennungsang Longchari (Recipient of Indian Health Professional Award 2016; Best practicing dentist of the year) Dr. Tiatula Longkumer (MPT Neurology) Dr. Thungbemo Humtsoe MBBS, Dr. Kihoto DNB, surgery, Dr. Abangdi Changkiri MBBS General Practitioner. Of late the YNP comprising of 19 members which was formed during March 2017 along with beauty queen Imtibenla has ventured into many areas including Futsal match; Penalty shootout and the present medical camp benefiting all sections of the society. A member of YNP, Vicato Aye informed that a general meeting of the members has been slated tomorrow where various agendas helpful for the Naga society would be deliberated upon. The members are drawn from various fields including musicians, footballers, social workers; doctors etc.

Rev Dr Mar Pongen Principal CTC, along with Ao Senden Acting president C Angang, Prof. Lanunungsang, Prof. Sangyu and recipients of the various BA Diplomas and Post Graduate Diplomas at the 4th Convocation of Ao Senden Literature Board Arangtet Tatitang (Ao Language Proficiency Test) at Town Hall, Mokokchung held on May 5. Altogether 91 students received their BA diploma and Post graduate diploma after mandatory years of rigorous academic study. (Morung Photo)

PenThrill to launch ‘Suki’s Magic Box’

Kohima, may 6 (mExN): PenThrill Publication House has announced the launching of “Suki’s Magic Box”, a children’s book featuring the works of very talented children namely, Sochumlo Suki Ezung and Yimyanglula Longkumer, who are friends, classmates and students of G. Rio Higher Secondary School, Kohima. The book is written by Sochumlo Suki Ezung, and comprises of stories that are creative reflections of the beautiful imagination of a ten-year-old girl. Sochumlo Suki Ezung started writing at the age of seven

and at 10, she will be the youngest, and first published child author from Nagaland. Suki’s Magic Box is being illustrated by her friend, Yimyanglula Longkumer and coloured by a 6-year old, Liree Jane Krocha, a class 1 student of Mt. Hermon Higher Secondary School, Kohima. The book will be released on May 10 (Wednesday) at Conclave Hall, LCS Building, Kohima at 4:00 pm by Daisy Mezhur, Secretary, Nagaland State Social Welfare Board & Mission Director, State Resource Centre for Women.

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Manipur launches scheme ensuring access to good quality medicines Newmai News Network Imphal | May 5

Manipur Chief Minister N Biren Singh launched the Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Jan Aushadhi Pariyojana (PMBJP) by opening the first Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Jan Aushadhi Kendra (PMBJK) of the State at Jawaharlal Nehru Institute of Medical Sciences (JNIMS) in Imphal today. The scheme launched by the Government ensures access to good quality medicines at a cheaper price. Union Minister of State for Chemical and Fertilizers, Mansukh L. Mandaviya, and Manipur Health and Family Welfare Minister, L. Jayantakumar also attended the launching function held at JNIMS auditorium as guest of honour and president respectively. Speaking on the occasion, Biren, who was the chief guest, said that human lives are infinitely precious and the Central Government led by Prime Minister, Narendra Modi is committed to providing quality medicines at an affordable price to the people of the country. As such, the State Government decided to launch the scheme at the earliest possible time soon after Mandaviya discussed the matter with him during his last visit to the State about two weeks back, the Chief Minister said. He added that people would now get generic medicines having the same composition as branded drugs at a much cheaper price from PMBJKs. Stating that sincerity is the key to good governance, Biren conveyed that he had directed his Council of Ministers to serve the people with utmost honesty and sincerity. Regarding his Government’s commitment towards bringing egalitarian development in the State, the Chief Minister said that he would convene review meetings of developmen-

AFFIDAVIT

Regd. No. 185 I Shri. Kengnibo Chawang S/o Karaiba Chawang of Samziuram Village PO & PS Jalukie, Peren Dist. Nagaland hereby declared that: 1. That I am the deponent of this affidavit. 2. That the name Kengnibo Chawang and Kengnibo kengnibo is of same person. 3. I hereby declared that my correct name is KENGNIBO CHAWANG and shall be use for all official purposes in the future. Deponent 1st Class Magistrate

tal works and projects being undertaken in all the districts regularly. In his speech, Union MoS Mandaviya stated that the Central Government had vowed to take on the mantle of making healthcare affordable to the middle class and poor people of the country. Stating that people need not worry about the quality of generic medicines available under PMBJP, the MoS clarified that these medicines/drugs had been tested at multiple levels and certified by WHO. Observing that healthcare usually requires huge sums of money and sometimes give a big burden to poor families, Mandaviya expressed hope that PMBJP would give a great sigh of relief to the people of the country as selected medicines and medical devices would now be available at affordable prices under the scheme. Stent makers had recently vented out their ire on the Government for hugely slashing the price of bare metal stents, the Minister said. However, this move has benefitted millions of poor people, he added. He also urged the doctors to prescribe generic medicines instead of costly branded medicines in order to help the poor people.

Bureau of Pharma PSUs of India (BPPI), which is the nodal implementing agency of PMBJP, also provides one-time financial assistance of up to Rs 2.5 lakh to those who wish to open a PMBJK, he said. Speaking at the occasion, Health and Family Welfare Minister, L Jayantakumar urged the public not to spread wrong propaganda against generic medicines. He said that quality had not been compromised in manufacturing generic medicines, which are to be distributed under PMBJP. He expressed hope that the medical fraternity of the State would join hand with the Government in making PMBJP a success. The dignitaries present at the function also distributed licences for opening 26 PMBJKs in different parts of the State. Later, the Chief Minister opened the first PMBJK of the State at the Block adjacent to JNIMS OPD. It may be mentioned that the Government provides more than 600 medicines and 154 medical devices at an affordable price through PMBJKs.

Remains of MNF ‘martyrs’ unearthed Newmai News Network Aizawl | May 5

The skeletal remains of five Mizo "martyrs" who died during the Mizo National Front (MNF)’s independence movement were unearthed recently near North Hlimen village in Mizoram-Assam border Kolasib district. The remains were brought to Aizawl today. The five were identified as 2nd Lieut. Lalrinliana, Lieut. Thanseia, Pvt Lalhmingliana, Kapzawna (Mizo National Volunteer), and Romawia (MNV). The first four "martyrs" were killed in an encounter with Indian army at jhum land near Theichangbung village during the independence movement in 1968, while Romawia was killed by the army at Theichangbung village and was buried at the village grave yard. As the Indian army denied collection, the dead bodies of the first four "martyrs" were buried in a jungle in Mizoram-Assam border. The skeletal remains of the five "martyrs" were brought to Aizawl today where a welcome ceremony was held at Mizo Hnam Run. Speaking on the occasion, former rebel leader and MNF president Zoramthanga said his party paid due

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NOTICE

S/C. No: 59/17

AFFIDAVIT

Regd. No.107 I Smt.NG. Karaila D/o Nguba of Samziuram Village PO & PS Jalukie, Peren Dist. Nagaland hereby declared that: 1. That I am the deponent of this affidavit. 2. That the name NG. Karaila and NG. Karaila Zeliang is of same person. 3. I hereby declared that my correct name is NG. KARAILA and shall be use for all official purposes in the future. Deponent 1st Class Magistrate

NOTICE INVITING OTHER CLAIMANTS TO REPRESENTATION TO COME FORWARD (UNDER PART -1 OF SECTION 375 OF INDIAN SUCCESSION ACT 1925)

Whereas application under Succession Act 1925 for grant of Succession Certificate for the estate of Late Khapelo Kenye S/o. Lt. Kezulhi Kenye has filed by Shri. Kewemgupe Kenye (Brother) R/o. 20/10 Sector –A, Diphupar B Village to draw his:Pension Benefit, SBI Saving Account No: 11842647992,Vehicle Alto 800 STD Brg. Regd. No: NL-07H 2705 and Domestic Gas Cx-18829923 who expired on 01.04.2017 Notice is hereby given that any person having interest in the administration of the estate of the said deceased may if she/he so desire appear in this court on or before the said of 05.06.17 Given under the hand and seal of the court on this 05th day of May 2017 Sd/- Principal District and Sessions Judge Dimapur: Nagaland

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respect to the "martyrs" and as part of paying tribute to them the party used to observe with profound enthusiasm Martyr’s Day on September every year. He said that martyrs' cemetery located at Luangmual in Aizawl which was constructed at the cost of crore of rupees would be upgraded and re-decorated, if the MNF comes to power. Zoramthanga said that collection of the skeletal remains of Mizo "martyrs" who died during the MNF’s independence movement has been undertaken since the signing of peace accord with the Indian government. He said that the skeletal remains of many "martyrs" are yet to be collected and re-buried at martyr cemetery at Luangmual. While citing that many of the skeletal remains of "martyrs" need not be collected as they were formally buried in certain places, Zorama said that the burial remains of "martyrs" who were killed and buried in neighbouring Bangladesh and some places would be collected and re-buried at one place.

AFFIDAVIT

Regd. No. 200 I Shri. Kutaulung S/o Ngamladpau of Dungki Village PO & PS Jalukie, Peren Dist. Nagaland hereby declared that: 1. That I am the deponent of this affidavit. 2. That the name Kutaulung and Kuthaulung is of same person. 3. I hereby declared that my correct name is KUTAULUNG and shall be use for all official purposes in the future. Deponent 1st Class Magistrate

AFFIDAVIT

Regd. No. 187 I Miss. K. Esther Zeliang D/o Karaibo Zeliang of Samziuram Village PO & PS Jalukie, Peren Dist. Nagaland hereby declared that: 1. That I am the deponent of this affidavit. 2. That the name K. Esther Zeliang and Esther Chawang is of same person. 3. I hereby declared that my correct name is K. ESTHER ZELIANG and shall be use for all official purposes in the future. Deponent 1st Class Magistrate

Eight persons including five women were arrested from Imphal East district on Friday evening for running fake document-making businesses. Police said that the eight duped people by making fake documents including Aadhar cards, pension books, bank pass-books, Voter Card etc. (NNN Photo)

Two abducted persons killed in Manipur Imphal, may 5 (IaNS): Suspected militants on Friday abducted three persons in Manipur and gunned down two of them, police said. The third man is missing. These are the first such killings in the state after the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) took office last month. Police and paramilitary personnel have launched a major manhunt for the killers. The police said the suspected militants whisked away the three Kukis from

their homes. One was abducted from Imphal East and two from Kangpokpi district, about 60 km from here. The bodies of N. Haokip and Nenkholin, who had been shot, were found around 3 a.m. near Khokhen village in Kangpokpi district. The third, Jamkholien, is still untraceable. No one has claimed responsibility for the abductions and killings. Police said they had no clue about the motive behind the killings.

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Regd. No.127 I Shri. Heureng Zemi S/o Gailiatui of Jalukie Town PO & PS Jalukie, Peren Dist. Nagaland hereby declared that: 1. That I am the deponent of this affidavit. 2. That the name Heureng Zemi and Heureng Jemi is of same person. 3. I hereby declared that my correct name is HEURENG ZEMI and shall be use for all official purposes in the future. Deponent 1st Class Magistrate

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The East Police Colony Council under Dimapur Municipal Ward No. 5 would like to express our profound gratitude to Shri. Tovihoto Aye, Hon’ble Parliamentary Secretary for Economics & Statistics and Shri. Atokhe Aye, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Dimapur Municipal Council (DMC) and his engineering staff for black topping the road at fire brigade area under East Police Colony, bringing great relief to the colony, which was a long felt desire of the Public. We wish all success in their future leadership.

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prices bolster gold demand; India tweaks rules to help resolve Lower premiums rise in India and China banks’ $150 billion bad debt problem NEW DELHI/MUMBAI, MAy 5 (REUtERs): India on Friday tweaked its laws to help tackle the record $150 billion in troubled bank debts, giving the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) greater power to identify and enforce resolution on specific soured loans. In an executive order that alters India’s Banking Regulation Act, the government authorized the RBI to direct banks to initiate an insolvency resolution process in the case of a default under provisions of the bankruptcy code. The ordinance, which goes into effect immediately, also said the RBI may specify one or more authorities, or panels to advise banks on resolution of stressed assets. The move marks the latest attempt to tackle the record 9.64 trillion rupees ($150 billion) in stressed loans accumulated as of the end of December that have choked new credit and hurt economic growth. “The ordinance is a welcome step, but there is a long road ahead. Until the capital actually comes in, things are likely to remain a bit difficult,” said Tirthankar Patnaik, Mizuho Bank’s

People queue outside the reserve Bank of India (rBI) to exchange their old high denomination bank notes in new delhi. (REUTERS File Photo)

India Strategist. State-run lenders, who dominate India’s banking sector, carry the bulk of the soured debt. Bankers, however, have been reluctant to decide on haircuts or move on resolutions rapidly for fear of being charged by law enforcement agencies on write-offs taken by them. With the RBI now explicitly being given powers to intervene and guide banks towards resolutions, a part of that “concern or fear will be mitigated,” said

Saswata Guha, a director at Fitch Ratings. “I’m really not sure whether this changes anything overnight but this will certainly help put the wheels back in motion,” he said, noting that the big question on how the banks’ incremental capital requirements will be funded remained unanswered.

tackle bad debt and meet global Basel III banking rules taking effect in March 2019. New Delhi, however, has so far only outlined plans to inject 700 billion rupees ($10.9 billion) into the sector in the four years to March 2019. The banking sector index was down 0.5 percent at 0940 GMT after hitting a record high earlier on FriLITTLE IMPACT day. Fitch estimates Indian Bad debt rose as huge banks will need about $90 loans to sectors such as inbillion in new capital to frastructure came undone

after sections of the economy came to a standstill following the 2008 global financial crisis. Under previous Governor Raghuram Rajan, the RBI focused on forcing lenders to acknowledge the extent of stressed assets in their books and then to attempt to restructure them under various schemes. But so far the measures have had little impact. Much will now depend on how resolutely the RBI implements the latest directive. “We’ll have to wait for the RBI guidelines to understand how this entire system will work in terms of tackling bad loans, and this will be a fairly long process,” said Shibani Kurian, senior vice president and head of equity research at Kotak Mutual Fund. Nonetheless, some remain optimistic that the new rules will spark movement. “Banks earlier had power to initiate insolvency proceedings, but they were unwilling,” said Sujeet Das, a partner at Gravitas Legal. “Now if the RBI instructs them, the banks shall be bound to comply with its directions.”

MUMBAI/BENGALURU, MAy 5 (REUtERs): Gold demand in Asia rose this week, helped by a correction in prices, but traders said some buyers have held back from purchases while they wait for bullion prices to drop further. Analysts said gold buyers were expecting prices to dip in the upcoming days, banking on the possibility of the U.S. Federal Reserve hiking interest rates in June. Higher rates increase the opportunity cost of holding non-yielding bullion. Futures traders are pricing in a 74% chance of a June hike. Gold prices in India have been at a premium over the last couple of weeks due to stronger demand for the annual Hindu and Jain holy festival of Akshaya Tritiya and the recent dip in global rates have further boosted the appetite. “The price correction is attracting retail buyers. Jewellery demand is good for wedding season. At this price level even investment demand is emerging,” said Mukesh Kothari, director at bullion dealer RiddiSiddhi Bullions in Mumbai. In the local market, gold futures were trading around 28,238 rupees per 10 grams on Friday, down more than 2% compared to last week.

The benchmark spot gold price is poised to end the week down about 3%, the biggest percentage fall since the week ending Nov. 11. Dealers in India were charging a premium of up to $2 an ounce this week over official domestic prices, compared to a premium of $1.50 last week. The domestic price includes a 10% import tax. In the first quarter of 2017, Indian demand rose 15 percent from a year ago, the World Gold Council said in a report earlier this week. In top consumer China, premiums rose to $12 an

ounce over the international benchmark, from $8 to $10 last week. In Singapore, gold premiums were between a 70 cents to $1 range, compared with a 50 cents to 80 cents premium last week. “Although there was some pick up (in demand) as gold price fell, customers are looking for more even lower prices... People are waiting for prices to fall to $1,200,” a Singapore-based physical dealer said. In Japan, however, demand this week remained limited due to national holidays with gold being sold at a discount of 25 cents.

Government looks to pump Rs 30k cr in LPG production, distribution NEW DELHI, MAy 5 (PtI): The government is eyeing close to Rs 30,000-crore investment for expansion of LPG production and distribution network in next three years as it widens cooking gas coverage by giving out a record number of connections. A record 3.45 crore LPG connections were given during the fiscal ended March 31, 2017, including 2.2 crore free connections to poor women, Oil Minister Dharmendra Pradhan told reporters here. As many as 6 crore connections have been given in last three years, taking LPG to 72.84 per cent of the population. The LPG coverage was just over 50 per cent when the NDA government took office in May 2014, he said. Increasing LPG coverage is

part of the government’s plan to cut on the use of polluting firewood and liquid fuel as medium of cooking. The use of LPG not just help environment but also increases productivity and prevent health hazards. “When we took office, there were about 14 crore active LPG connections. In three years, this has gone up to 20.08 crore,” he said. The main reason for the vast expansion is the Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana of providing free cooking gas connection of below poverty line (BPL) women. Under the scheme, the government bears the cost of Rs 1,600 for getting the connection. “PMUY was launched on May 1, 2016 with a target to provide 5 crore connections in three years. The first year target was 1.5 crore.

But we have done 2.2 crore connections in the first year,” he said. Pradhan said his ministry is looking at raising the target of free LPG connections but a decision will be taken after consulting the finance ministry which has to provide the financial support. For the 5 crore connections, Rs 8,000 crore was provisioned. The ministry is targeting 3 crore connections including 1.5-2 crore under PMJY during the 2017-18 fiscal and another 4 crore in the following year. This would help take LPG coverage to 95.49 per cent of the population. He said PMJY initially targeted less LPG coverage states of Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, West Bengal, Madhya Pradesh and Chhattisgarh.

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now has a coverage of 67 per cent after 29.12 lakh new connections were released. Madhya Pradesh saw 22.91 lakh new connections to take the coverage to 56 per cent. Pradhan said LPG consumption is growing in double digits with half of the demand being met through imports. “To cater to this, we envisage an investment of the order of Rs 25,000 crore to Rs 30,000 crore in laying LPG pipelines, expanding bottling capacity and increasing import capacity,” he said. Also, 10,000 new LPG distributors are envisages to be added. Of these, 4,600 have already been appointed, he said. std code: 03862

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As many as 56.05 lakh connections under PMJY have been distributed in Uttar Pradesh, taking LPG coverage to 74.5 per cent of the state population from 53 per cent previously. The state now has LPG coverage higher than the national average. In Bihar 28.97 lakh new connections have taken the coverage to 45.5 per cent and West Bengal

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NAGALAND

Lack of unity resulting in Nagas being manipulated: NLA Speaker MokokchuNg, May 5 (MExN): Nagaland Legislative Assembly Speaker Dr. Imtiwapang Aier on Thursday asserted unity among the Naga brethren is hooked inside Article 371 (A). The NLA Speaker was addressing the Thanksgiving service in his honour on being appointed at the helm of the Nagaland Legislative Assembly at Kobulong Town in Mokokchung District. He recalled that during the Naga Movement for Sovereignty in the 1950’s there was a strong bond of unity among our forefathers and because of that unity, the others (India) were unsuccessful to manipulate their influence or penetrate into our society. However, pointing to the extreme divisions among the Naga brethrens at present, he lamented that others have gained momentum to manipulate their influence. “They are doing whatever they

Dr Imtiwapang Aier NLA Speaker addressing the thanksgiving service at Kobulong Town in Mokokchung District on Thursday, May 4.

want because of disunity among the Nagas,” Dr. Aier observed. He was dwelling on some of the points from 16 point agreement which required unity among the people for drastic measures. The speaker asserted

the privileges such as Nagaland state being put under the Ministry of External Affairs of the Government of India and which has been removed without the knowledge of Nagas. He further explained the Nagaland Legislative Assembly in 1972, resolved

a resolution to re- instate the state of Nagaland under the Ministry of External Affairs but it was neglected and no follow up was taken up. “Such specials privilege – A Country within a country – has been removed because the Nagas were not united,” he remarked.

Dr. Aier also pointed on revocation of special funds for Nagaland provided under Consolidated Fund of India and special category status and said today we are left with nothing to get special grants as before. Nevertheless, Dr. Aier also cautioned that today there is a big tussle on land and its resources between the Government of India and the state. “The Government of India is claiming that land is yours but resources are ours,” he stated, adding, “There is no other issues but their claim in our Oil & Natural gas.” In this connection, Dr. Aier asked if Nagas want only their land or their resources also and asserted, “Depending solely on the state government to clear the messes won’t help but it needs unity and active participation from the people to win this fight.” On Urban Local bodies’ election crises, the speaker viewed that the turmoil was started because of mis-

communication between the state government and the civil societies. Reminding that the first Chief Minister of Nagaland and the first Ao to become the speaker of NLA is from Asetkong range, he said that this blessing has been showered by the Mission Centre “Impur” and till today, the people of this constituency have been reaping abundant blessings because of Impur. He also asserted that this blessing is bestowed by God because of unity among the Asetkong range. Therefore, we must always thank God for his blessings, he stated. The programme was attended by village councils, adhoc town committees and party functionaries under 23 Impur Constituency. Short speeches were also tendered by representatives from each village councils, adhoc town committees, 23 Impur A/C NPF and NPF Mokokchung Division.

MEx FILE ANTA Wokha Unit office shifted Wokha, May 5 (MExN): The All Nagaland Taxi Association (ANTA) Wokha Unit has informed that its office has been shifted to Riphyim Baptist Church Building above Gravity WokhaTsumang Colony. A press release in this regard has requested all to take note of the new office address for correspondence. Meanwhile, the ANTA Wokha Unit has informed that it will hold an office bearers meeting on May 7, 2:00 pm at ANTA Wokha Unit Office. All office bearers have been requested to attend the meeting without fail.

PDTA appeals DC Peren PhEk, May 5 (MExN): The Phek District Timber Association (PDTA) has appealed the Deputy Commissioner, Peren to cancel the notification served where vehicles carrying log and timber would not be allowed to ply through Peren District HQ. The association in a press release contended that many families especially in the villages depend on this trade for their livelihood and appealed the authority to reconsider the notification in the interest of the timber trading community.

Higher Education Dept commends Science College kohIMa, May 5 (MExN): Stating that Kohima Science College Jotsoma (Autonomous) is the first government college in Nagaland to have been awarded A Grade with 3.42 Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) by the National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC), the officers and staff of the Department of Higher Education have congratulated the college on achieving this commendable feat. In the first cycle, it said the college was awarded 3.05 CGPA during November 2011 and has further lauded Kohima Science College, Jotsoma (Autonomous) for making a great leap in the assessment this year. The Department has also wished the college all the best in its future endeavours.

Ex Servicemen Rally held Aadhaar seeding & Working Group NNPGs, Rengma Hoho hold meeting DBT meeting held at RD block Chumu

kohIMa, May 5 (MExN): An Ex Servicemen Rally was organized for Kohima, Phek, Kiphire, Wokha and Zunheboto districts of Nagaland by the Red Shield Division in coordination with Rajya Sainik Board of Nagaland on May 5 at Zakhama Military Station. Brig K K Ray Choudhary, SM, VSM (Retd), Secretary Rajya Sainik Board addressed the rally and highlighted efforts by the state government to ameliorate the conditions for ex-servicemen, a defence release informed. The Veer Naris and the World War II

veterans present at the rally were felicitated. Numerous stalls were put up by the Army and Rajya Sainik Board to update the ESM regarding schemes and policies pertaining to their welfare. A Pensioner Grievance Cell was also established at the venue to address pension related issues of the ESM. The highlight of the rally was establishment of the ‘Suvigya Portals’ which was instrumental in resolutions of many ESM pension issues in situ. As part of the ESM rally a Medical camp was also organized.

DIMaPuR, May 5 (MExN): A meeting of all VDB secretaries under VDB Association Chumukedima and village council chairmen of villages under RD Block Chumukedima with RD Block officials was held in the office premises of BDO Chumukedima on Thursday last. The meeting was organised by RD office Chumukedima. VDB secretaries and village council chairmen were enlightened on the importance of Aadhaar seeding and Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) scheme. Village functionaries were told that all beneficiaries of MGNREGA should have Aadhaar seeding and DBT account. The village functionaries present at the meeting resolved to complete the process of Aadhaar seeding and DBT account at the earliest for the benefit of the villagers.

DIMaPuR, May 5 (MExN): The Working Group of the Naga National Political Groups and the Rengma Hoho met on May 5 to deliberate on the prevailing socio-political issues facing Nagaland state. According to a joint statement from the Working Group of the NNPGs and the Rengma Hoho, the meeting was held “primarily in consideration to the clear position and repeated stand of the government of India on the question of Naga integration”. The NNPGs include GPRN/NSCN, NSCN (R), NNC (Parent body – Z. Royim/V. Nagi), NNC/ NPGN (Hozheto/Tsanthungo) and NNC/GDRN (Kiumukam). The joint statement expressed appreciation to the Rengma Nagas for their

“unflinching support, contribution and active participation in the Naga National movement.” “Pioneers like Rusilo Rengma, the signatory of the 1929 Naga memorandum to the British Statutory Commission for Naga self administration, will forever embody Rengma people’s spirit, will and desire

for their nation,” the statement read. “Despite the practical political position of the Nagas, Nagas are linked by blood and culture over a thousand years and therefore social and emotional integration must be pursued and maintained for future Naga generation to pursue their rightful place

Nagaland Cong mourns

Settle inter-state boundary issue at the time of political settlement: UNTABA

Students participate in the group song competition during the Literary Competition 2017 of Ibaung Thou Memorial School, Jalukie on May 5 at the School Auditorium. The competitions held include: Action Song for Class 1 and 2 students, Drawing Competition for Class 3 and 4 students, Group Song for Class 5 to 8 students, and Extempore Speech for Class 9 and 10 students. Altogether 190 students took part in the competition in various groups. The winners are awarded with certificates and trophies.

DIMaPuR, May 5 (MExN): The United Naga Tribes Association on Border Areas (UNTABA) has brought to the notice of the Nagaland Government on the following points of demand which it said require topmost priority. In a memorandum addressed to the Nagaland Chief Minister, the UNTABA said the inter-state boundary between Nagaland and Assam should be settled at the time of political settlement. It reiterated that the issue of political settlement and boundary settlement are different sides of the same coin and that the movement for Naga historical and traditional boundary settlement is the beginning of the Naga political movement. It demanded that the interim Agreements of 1972 & 1979 and all other related agreements or MoUs on border issue between the Government of Nagaland, Assam and GoI be reviewed immediately keeping in mind the inalienable historical and traditional boundaries of Naga people. “All these agreements are nothing but an interim arrangement made under duress against the very history of Naga people. Unless such arrangements are revoked, it may evolve into a big stumbling block in the

among the Nations of the world,” the NNPGs and Rengma Hoho further reaffirmed. The NNPGs and the Rengma Hoho discussed on various issues concerning Naga political solution and the latter extended appreciation to the NNPGs over the “positive steps” taken.

political settlement between the GoI and the Naga people,” the UNTABA pointed out. The UTABA also urged the Nagaland Government to make efforts to remove or revoke the Disputed Area Belt (DAB) considering the historical facts and rights of the Naga people. It asserted that the Naga people had no dispute over its historical and traditional lands in the entire boundary from Peren to Mon district with Assam whatsoever or with any tribes or nationalities. “Our lands cannot be bifurcated into sectors on whimsical ground,” it therefore added. Government of Nagaland should consider immediately for deployment of Nagaland Armed Police at the border areas; and should consider for opening/establishment of polling stations in all the villages in the borders area as per the franchise rights of the electorates at the earliest possible time, the UNTABA further stated. Failing to address these pertinent issues by the government of the day in its appropriate time would be tantamount to betrayal of the very history of Naga people for posterity, the UNTABA cautioned.

DIMaPuR, May 5 (MExN): The Nagaland Congress (NLC) has expressed profound shock over the sudden death of Joshua Sumi on May 3. As former President of Nagaland Pradesh Youth Congress, he was known to all senior leaders of Nagaland Congress (NLC) as a dynamic, responsible and honest young leader with full of hope and enthusiasm, a condolence message from NLC President Nillo Rengma stated. His unexpected death is a great loss not only to the family and community but to the Naga people in general as late Joshua could have become tomorrow an asset to the Naga society, the message read. “May the bereaved family find solace and strength in the All-knowing God at this time of sorrow and pain. And may his soul rest in eternal rest and peace with God,” it added.

One held under NLTP DIMaPuR, May 5 (MExN): The Excise Mobile Squad Dimapur Special Surveillance Team seized 410 bottles of assorted liquor from Dimapur Town area on May 5. In this connection, one Rajesh Kumar was arrested and booked under relevant sections of the NLTP Act. All the seized articles have been deposited at the Mobile Squad Malkhana, a press release from the Dimapur Superintendent of Excise informed.

SJHSS Tuensang alumni re-union held The 12th Tseminyu Mandal, BJP Kohima District organised Swachh Bharat Abhiyan on May 5 at Tseminyu Town during which about 70 active BJP members took part to clean the public areas and corners of the town.

A seven-day NSS special camp of Don Bosco College, Kohima started off at Rusoma NSS adopted village on May 2 in the village Panchayat Hall. To mark the inaugural, a blood donation camp was organized in collaboration with the Naga Hospital Blood Bank. 55 NSS volunteers (18 boys + 37 girls) will be cleaning wells and monuments, planting 1000 tree saplings, visiting the aged, and also take part in clean election campaign.

TuENsaNg, May 5 (MExN): The St. John Hr Sec School, Tuensang celebrated its Golden jubilee from April 21 to 23 at Tuensang town. During the event, Alumni Association SJHSS Tuensang organised a re-union with the theme ‘Way Forward’ on April 22 evening. The formal session started with paying homage to departed friends by L. Sungmo Administrator, EMRS and invocation was pronounced by Bendangmongla Youth Pastor, CBL, Saksi. Welcome note was addressed by Rev. Fr. Johnson, followed by delightfully singing the school anthem

by all, reflections was shared by Tsachola refreshing best old memories. Wapang IPS, IGP(R) Nagaland spoke on the theme of the day. Speeches were also delivered by other senior and alumni members including O.T. Chingmak IAS, Secretary, Parliamentary Affairs, K.S. Anden NCS, Director DUDA, John Tsulise NCS, ADC Meluri and Nzano. The event was blessed by the presence of dignitaries like Alem Jongshi NCS, DC, Tuensang, Vikhram Ezung NPS, SP, Tuensang, Commandant, 40th Assam Rifles and Sentiyanger IAS, Commissioner, Nagaland

who is also an alumnus of the school and many more. The evening session under the theme ‘Touch of the re-union’ was marked

by the musical event filled with nostalgic melodies of the golden oldies of alumni with their ever sweet voices still having young touches,

and jester by local artist Desi boys which were the most unforgettable moments making the re-union event a remarkable one.

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Living with Anxiety; 5 summer movies to put on your list How to get help? Orentsani N Kithan

Psychologist, CIHSR (Referral Hospital), Dimapur, Nagaland

ave you ever faced a medical problem with no possible medical explanation? Do you or someone you know is sick but when you visit the hospital the doctors say you have no illness and all the test reports show normal? Do you have problems where your heart beats fast, your breathing becomes difficult, you feel suffocated and about to die but the doctor tells your heart is healthy and you have no illness? Do you sometimes feel frustrated as you think you have a definite medical problem but the doctor is unable to diagnose your problem and you therefore go in search of a better doctor or a bigger hospital for more investigations? Do you sometimes feel you have a major illness but other people including your family members and doctors say you have no problem

and often dismiss your health complains? But do you know that the problem might not be a medical problem but it might be psychological and stress related? And that there is help available to make you come out of it, to make you healthier and capable of coping with it. Do you know that anxiety and stress can also affect your physical health and give rise to physical symptoms? And that these problems you are facing might be related to your emotional or environmental or family stresses you are going

through? Scientific studies have shown that one out of four persons in India have anxiety related problems. The symptoms of anxiety include restlessness, being easily tired, difficulty concentrating or mind going blank, irritability, muscle tension, poor sleep and appetite. Also the physical symptoms usually associated with anxiety disorders includes increased heart rate, shortness of breath, headache, sweating and flushing of skin, diarrhea etc. Most people view anxiety and panic disorders as a form of weakness and thus refrain from getting help. Studies have shown that the rate of anxiety disorders and depression is increasing in India but not many people seek medical or psychological help. Therefore, if you or someone you know is going through similar problems, getting a professional help can help you overcome your problems to restore you back to a healthy person both mentally and physically.

Tim McGraw on the Bigger Message Speaking to Girls and Their Parents Via 60-Second Docs

Alison Bonaguro | CMT

f you follow Tim McGraw on social media, you’ve probably noticed how he’s been sharing some heartfelt 60-Second Docs videos lately. There is one about a 6-year-old girl playing basketball with dreams of playing for the WNBA and another one about a father who helps teach other dads how to style their daughters’ hair. They are precious. And I hope he keeps it up. Because it seems like the girl-power videos might all be a part of McGraw’s desire to share an important message with the world, as part of his “Speak to a Girl” campaign. McGraw sings the song with his wife Faith Hill, and in a recent radio interview, he talked about what it’s like when a song like this comes his way. “You find great songs, and good songs, and songs that talk

Stephanie Goodman | New York Times

gnore the calendar: to Hollywood, summer starts this weekend with the release of “Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2.” Here’s what else you can look forward to in your multiplexes (and on some streaming services) this season: The New Wonder Woman You might not know the name Gal Gadot right now, but you’ve probably seen her in “The Fast and the Furious” movies. Now comes the biggest moment in her career: the title role in Warner Brothers’ “Wonder Woman,” due in June. It will be the first live-action superhero movie in more than a decade led by female talent in front of and behind the camera. Our reporter Roslyn Sulcas was on set during production and asked her whether she was feeling any pressure to prove that men aren’t the only ones who can succeed with such a franchise. Ms. Gadot laughed and said, “When you put it like that, yes!” Read more here.

The New Heartthrob Think of a romantic-comedy leading man, and Hugh Grant may come to mind. But the standup comic Kumail Nanjiani (Dinesh on HBO’s “Silicon Valley”) is changing the archetype with his Sundance hit “The Big Sick,” due in June. Based on his own marriage — which was not an arranged match, as his PakistaniAmerican family had hoped — the film may just be revolutionary for showing, in his words, “Muslims being matter-of-fact Muslim.” Read more here. The ‘Alien’ Effect Ever since that vicious thing burst from John Hurt’s chest in the terrifying “Alien” (1979), deadly menaces and crews stranded in space have been a screen staple in one form or another. Before the latest prequel “Alien: Covenant” returns to the screen May 19, the writer Mekado Murphy talks with the original’s director Ridley Scott about the many ways “Alien” has left its mark. (Remember when the serial killer Jason went to space?) Read more here.

The Arrival of ‘Dark Tower’ For years, fans of Stephen King’s saga “The Dark Tower” have clamored for a screen adaptation. Now that they’ve finally got their wish — the trailer for the August release dropped this week — the rest of us don’t have much time to catch up on all 4,000-plus pages. Gilbert Cruz offers a succinct guide with everything you need to know. Read more here. The Return of ‘Baywatch’ Did you know “Baywatch” was canceled and then returned to the air thanks to a deal for the rights that cost a whopping $10? That David Hasselhoff, the actor who’s practically synonymous with the show, objected to the casting of Pamela Anderson, the actress who is practically synonymous with the show? And that Leonardo DiCaprio was nearly cast as Mr. Hasselhoff’s son? (The mind boggles.) Those are just some of the surprising facts we learned in advance of the bigscreen adaptation of “Baywatch,” arriving May 23.

3 on the Road: Northeast Mississippi Pottery Walt Grayson | MSNewsNow

about love and talk about different subject matters in a lot of great ways and have great melodies,” McGraw says. “But every now and then, you come across a song that has a bigger message than just you singing the song and just making a record of it.” “Speak to a Girl” was written

by Shy Carter, Dave Gibson and Joe Spargur. “The song itself and what it says has a bigger and broader message, and I think this is one of those songs,” he said. McGraw and Hill’s Soul2Soul World Tour continues Thursday night (May 4) in Newark, New Jersey.

Straw beach bags are our new summer obsession Justine Carreon | Elle

Confession: We're fully ob-sessed with straw and raffia bags for summer. They have the magical ability to give any outfit a touch of casual cool, thereby transcending its beachy origin. Take Jane Birkin's vintage style as inspiration for living a 24/7 straw bag life. The actress styled her Portuguese fish basket with everything: denim, a little white frock, and even wore it with a cocktail dress at the Cannes Film Festival (with a silk scarf ingeniously wrapped around the handle). Indie brand Bonjour Coco is bringing the style back, partnering with local

artisans in Portugal to hand-make each basket. It's already popular among style influencers which— unsurprisingly—includes today's french it-girl, Jeanne Damas. Alternatively, if you're looking for a modernized straw bag, try Philippines-based label Aranaz. The mother-daughter design trio uses traditional weaving techniques, but applies them with a luxury aesthetic. They lavishly detail bucket bags with colorful flamingos, trim their handles in braided leather, and decorate totes with wood-carved flowers. So whether you're going classic or looking for elevated styles, start your own straw bag obsession.

rlon and Ouida Cox recently had a rare public showing of their extensive collection of pottery in a restored historic home in Fulton out east of Tupelo, in the home called The Cedars, also known as the Gates-Gaither house. Arlon and Ouida have been working on their collection for about 15 years. And they are pretty specific about the type pottery they collect. “Primarily from South Itawamba County and North Monroe County. A little of it was made maybe in the late 1800s most of it from 1900 up to 1950 or something of that nature,” said Arlon. Arlon had Ouida have learned a great deal about North East Mississippi Pottery. For instance, why so much of it was made there. “The availability of clay," added Arlong. "There was clay in this part of the country.” Back a hundred years ago it was a pretty extensive industry, too. Lots of people and families made a living making pottery. “It was made to be used. But they were also making art at the same

time," said Arlon. "And we enjoy the art aspect of it and history.” Since it WAS made to be used, it is rather hard to find because a lot of it was broken in daily ware. Ouida says she has had to be especially protective of their collection. "We try to not break them and kept our grand children out of them when they was little," said Ouida. "They didn’t bother them.” Here’s a unique piece for you. Made in Smithville in 1917. And etched in the glaze is an order to Sears and Roebuck for a watch and

a watchband. Arlon and Ouida get to do this hobby together. And it’s the prospect of what they may find tomorrow that keeps them going. “Some of this stuff is extremely hard to locate and find," said Arlon. "And you can find it and the family may not sell it. You never know when you’re going to find something, you know.” That’s pretty much the same attitude that keeps me on the road all the time. You never know WHAT you’re going to run across next.

The brides who ask for a cabbage in their bouquet When food causes natural disasters Alexi Duggins | The Guardian

premises of the Horseshoe Brewery (now occupied by the Dominion Theatre) led to a tidal wave of nearly 1,500,000 litres of porter that destroyed two houses and the wall of a nearby pub. It submerged neighbouring streets, surged through a room of people gathered for a wake and ended up killing eight people. Still, the company involved managed to get a rebate on the tax they’d paid for the beer, so you know: small mercies.

Step away from the orange juice, and keep the fire extinguisher on hand for the cheese course. Alexi Duggins has some cautionary tales to tell from the world of food and drink

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t is a long standing tradition at any wedding – that moment the bride throws her flowers into the crowd. But guests had better beware, for today’s bouquets are getting heavier, according to experts. Traditional flowers have now been replaced with succulents, cacti and even vegetables, they claim, as today’s brides request personalised, unconventional designs. Echeveria, a green succulent from Mexico, is now popular at modern weddings, as are plants with unusual colours, such as grey. Some brides have even requested vegetables such as cabbage plants and sweetcorn. The rising desire for trendy, modern designs is said to have been driven by social media sites such as Instagram. With the average bride spending an eye-watering £638 on wedding flowers, experts say florists are now under increasing pressure

to put together unique, personalised arrangements. Tracey Griffin, from the British Florists’ Association, told the Sunday Telegraph: ‘Brides in general are less conservative now and perhaps listen less to their mother or mother-inlaw and just go with what they really want. She said: ‘The trend for succulents started in the States, possibly because of warmer climates in some parts of America, and we’re seeing more of it within wedding work. ‘A bride could say her grandfather grows sweetcorn, so that could be incorporated into the bouquet. ‘Every bride wants her day to be memorable.’ Some florists have even responded to the increasing weight of flowers are now offer ‘throwing bouquets’ for those still keen to follow tradition. Ms Griffin added: ‘You wouldn’t want to get bashed on the head with a bouquet with half a dozen succulents in it.’

ow come Hollywood never makes disaster movies about culinary ingredients? Why don’t you ever see Chris Hemsworth fleeing a tidal wave of spilt lager? Where’s Bruce Willis, battling to prevent catastrophic explosions due to terrifyingly ripe cheeseboards? Whither Vin Diesel fighting to save our oceans from a deadly avalanche of syrup? As a Russian town found out last week after it was flooded by tropical juice, it’s definitely not because food and drink doesn’t lead to environmental crises. Here are a few of the worst culinary disasters ever to befall humanity. The Sunny D river If you’re going to produce a beverage that’s so violently orange that it risks dyeing toddlers the hue of an Oompa Loompa, you’d think that you’d ensure you had fairly rigorous safety checks to make sure that your

An environmental cleanup crew scoops a dead eel out of Keehi Lagoon in Honolulu, Hawaii after a massive molasses spill from a Matson cargo ship. (Reuters Photo)

drink isn’t going to poison nearby waterways. Apparently not, judging by the torrent of Sunny D that poured into a Somerset river in 2006, due to a broken underground storage tank. The River Parrett quickly turned the hue of synthetic custard, with dozens of fish left floating dead on the surface of the watercum-breakfast-drink. The Great Norwegian Goats’ Cheese Fire If there’s ever a dinner party that you’d like to go with a bang, you may want to consider investing in some Brunost. In January 2013, a lorryload of the brown Norwegian goats’ cheese managed to sponta-

neously combust whilst being driven through a tunnel, causing a fire that raged for five days and did so much damage to the Brattli Tunnel at Tysfjord that it had to be closed for several weeks for repairs. The reason for its weird flammability? A high concentration of fat and sugar, which, according to a police officer local to the incident, can burn “almost like petrol if it gets hot enough”. The London beer tsunami of 1814 Too much beer rarely leads to good things happening, but in 1814, it definitely did not go well. On October 17th, a chain reaction of rupturing beer vats in the Tottenham Court Road

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

The Honolulu molasses disaster The biggest environmental disaster that Hawaii has ever faced? Black treacle. When a shipping company accidentally spilled 233,000 tonnes of black molasses into the harbour in Honolulu in 2013, they quickly realised that unlike oil - which can be cleaned up by skimming the surface of water - it’s nigh-on impossible to remove, as its extreme concentration makes it sink straight to the bottom of the ocean. It obliterated the oxygen content of the water, killing 25,000 fish and causing a member of Hawaii’s Environmental Health Division to call it: “the worst environmental damage to sea life that I have come across.” It also led to nearly two million dollars’ worth of fines for the company that caused the spillage – making the sugar tax look like small change.

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THE IMPORTANCE OF TRAINING & DEVELOPMENT IN AN ORGANISATION By Akangjungshi Jamir, BBA VI Semester (Department of Management)

What exactly is Management about? Is it necessary only for large corporate companies? Is it required only for private enterprises or for businesses only? These are some thoughts that may cross the minds of many. However, we opine that these are only a part of the wide area of management. In this series of short papers, C-Edge College with the initiative of Management Department will draw out and illustrate the necessity and applications of management skills.

f you were given the choice between two different pilots—one was trained, the other not— which one would you choose? But what if there was no “up-front” cost for the untrained pilot? You still wouldn’t do it? Yet many business owners do not recognize the importance of employee training. Most business managers wouldn’t hire unqualified employees. But so many of them do employ underqualified workers. Sometimes employees become underqualified due to changing technology or the development of new methods. Don’t get me wrong; training does come at a cost. The two biggest resources used for job training are time and money. Some of the excuses not to train are: “We are too busy to learn something new right now.” “We just don’t have the money to pay for training. Training presents a prime opportunity to expand the knowledge base of all employees, but many employers

find the development opportunities expensive. Employees also miss out on work time while attending training sessions, which may delay the completion of projects. Despite the potential drawbacks, training and development provides both the company as a whole and the individual employees with benefits that make the cost and time a worthwhile investment. Addressing Weaknesses Most employees have some weaknesses in their workplace skills. A training program allows you to strengthen those skills that each employee needs to improve. A development program brings all employees to a higher level so they all have similar skills and knowledge. This helps reduce any weak links within the company who rely heavily on others to complete basic work tasks. Providing the necessary training creates an overall knowledgeable staff with employees who can take over for one another as needed, work on teams or work indepen-

dently without constant help and is particularly relevant for the comsupervision from others. pany's basic policies and procedures. All employees need to be aware of the Improved Employee Performance expectations and procedures within An employee who receives the nec- the company. This includes safety, disessary training is better able to perform crimination and administrative tasks. her job. She becomes more aware of Putting all employees through regular safety practices and proper procedures training in these areas ensures that all for basic tasks. The training may also staff members at least have exposure build the employee's confidence be- to the information. cause she has a stronger understanding of the industry and the responsibilities Employee Satisfaction Employees with access to trainof her job. This confidence may push her to perform even better and think of ing and development programs have new ideas that help her excel. Continu- the advantage over employees in ous training also keeps your employees other companies who are left to seek on the cutting edge of industry develop- out training opportunities on their ments. Employees who are competent own. The investment in training that and on top of changing industry stan- a company makes shows the emdards help your company hold a posi- ployees they are valued. The training tion as a leader and strong competitor creates a supportive workplace. Employees may gain access to training within the industry. they wouldn't have otherwise known about or sought out themselves. EmConsistency A structured training and develop- ployees who feel appreciated and ment program ensures that employees challenged through training opporhave a consistent experience and back- tunities may feel more satisfaction ground knowledge. The consistency toward their jobs

6 books to read before they A look at writing poetry become movies this year

Sarah Begley | TIME

ollywood-loving book clubs have plenty of fodder to choose from this year, with a spate of blockbusters based on novels due to hit theaters in the coming months. From young adult hits to classic mysteries to a pair of Stephen King adaptations, here are the books to read before their corresponding movies before they hit the big screen. Everything, Everything The best-selling Nicola Yoon novel centers on a teenage girl with an autoimmune disorder that confines her to a decontaminated house. When a boy moves in next door, she begins to wish her world tion of the year is the story of a Maine were wider. Amandla Stenberg and Nick town where the children start to go missing, falling prey to an evil clown played by Robinson play the lovesick teens. Bill Skarsgård. My Cousin Rachel A man inherits his cousin's estate Murder on the Orient Express Agatha Christie's landmark mystery and begins to question the circumstancgets yet another film adaptation with a es around the death in this classic novel star-studded cast that includes Penéby Daphne Du Maurier (Rebecca, The lope Cruz, Johnny Depp, Judi Dench Birds). Rachel Weisz stars as the dead and Daisy Ridley. Kenneth Branagh man's widow. both directs and stars as the iconic detective Hercule Poirot. The Dark Tower Idris Elba plays Roland Deschain, Wonder "The Gunslinger," pursuing "The Man in Jacob Tremblay plays a young boy Black" (Matthew McConaughey) across with a facial difference who is transia post-apocalyptic landscape. The Stephen King series includes eight novels tioning from homeschooling to a mainand connects to many of his other books. stream classroom experience. Julia Roberts and Owen Wilson play his parents in the adaptation of this landmark bestsellIt The other big Stephen King adapta- er by R.J. Palacio.

Miranda Beckum | The Panther

oetry is heavy. If you asked me if I was a poet seven months ago, I would have laughed at you. I would have said I was a nonfiction writer, and poetry was gladly uncharted waters. In my personal essays, I tend to have a theme of not taking myself too seriously amid chaos. I’ll sometimes try to teach a lesson or tell a story with something you can take and apply to yourself. But in this process of writing based on real life, negative memories are often brought up, and I can only put so much personal emotion into a piece that I want to be broadly relatable. In essays, I try to lean toward dark humor, but this left me with no outlet for a lot of the intense things I was feeling. So, in writing poetry, I allow myself to explore the darker parts of my story that I actively conceal in my nonfiction writing. I’ve started to use poetry as a life raft, and my best work comes when I’m drowning. I use it to talk about some of the most painful moments in my life in small, easily digestible packages that only require a short amount of attention. My work often focuses on rhythm. I pay a lot of attention to how the poem sounds when you read it versus how it looks on the page. I like to sometimes use more conversational language or phrases also in an attempt to draw attention to the rhythm. One of my favorite poems I’ve ever written starts with, “When I was a kid, I used to have night terrors.” There is nothing poetic sounding about that line. Nothing about that sentence comes across as “pretty,” but when I read that poem, it almost sounds like a song. I also receive all my affirmations from a positive workshop. In a poetry workshop, you will read your work to the class and, depending on the intensity of the professor, you may sit in complete silence while peers tear your poem and a piece of your soul to shreds. We’ll sometimes call this the “cone of silence.” Sometimes, you’re allowed to answer questions or explain what you were trying to accomplish, but sometimes you suffer in silence. There’s also a weird phenomenon among some of my peers where we just don’t write about pleasant things. There’s a running joke among some poet friends of mine about how none of us have ever written anything happy. This can make poetry classes pretty intense, because a large number of people are typically writing about something that’s more or less depressing. Every workshop or two, someone will share something really beautiful or a poem that just sounds good, but even those aren’t usually outright happy. They’re just good poems. Sometimes you have to slit your throat and bleed on the page for the message to really get across. And sometimes you’ll do it just for the positive reinforcement.

Women are given a makeover with their outfits designed by children Esra Gurkan & Unity Blott | Mailonline

group of women who had lost confidence in their style choices were invited to have a glamorous new makeover and take part in a photo shoot. Little did they know, they had in fact been styled by six- year-olds in an attempt to put the fun back into fashion. The experiment aims to encourage women to take back their fashion confidence, boost their self-esteem and dress in what makes them happy. The social experiment showed six different women being given a makeover with a bit of help from a (little) friend. Ahead of their makeovers the women spoke openly about their body confidence issues and lack of imagination when it came to making fashion choices. Upon seeing the outfits they were due to wear one woman commented: 'It's not something I'd pick for myself but it's something I'd like to see myself in.' Another added: 'This is really not what I would usually ever pick out but it's very pretty.' Following the shoot the women were presented with their glam pictures where they discovered the twist: that they had been styled by children. One of the women said of their experience: 'I think it takes someone to push you out of your comfort zone and then you feel more comfortable wearing different clothes.' The fashion brand conducted research which found over three quarters of UK women are lacking in confidence and discovered over 55 per cent admit to being self conscious between the ages of five to 17. The two-minute video, created by

Model Pavan and secret stylist Bibi who dressed her up for the makeover.

clothing brand Long Tall Sally, which has already been viewed over 45,000 times, aimed to make women feel good again. Further research revealed a quarter of women turn to Google for fashion advice, asking questions such as 'Can I wear heels if I'm tall?' or 'Can I wear black to a wedding?'. Long Tall Sally also revealed that 76 per cent of female Brits admit to having no fashion confidence, one in 10 always feel self-conscious about what they wear and nearly 25 per cent said their size Model Zoe and her stylist who designed makes them feel hesitant when pick- what she was going to wear for the photo Saraiya picked out a pale pink dress and leopard print dress for model Sophie shoot ing out an outfit.

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Reality check of what we ask & expect from our politicians

Sangti Konyak

hat we ask from our politicians and what we expect from them to do for our community? Reality inside Nagaland!! “Mr. Anyam” was an ambitious young boy, who graduated back in the year 2000, soon after his graduation, he decided to sit for the civil service exam and start his preparation for exam day and night. However, since he was a very active student leader while inside the university campus and being someone who was always considered as a future leader by his community because of his bold attitude and good leadership quality, his friends and elders perpetually approached him for any kind of paper works, activities and for brainstorming any development related discussions. As he continued his battle to balance his time for his career and his community, his thoughts was however ruined after seeing the hardships his people faced each day and he soon decided to get involved in politics and fight for the right of his people. The more interaction he made with his people, the more discouraged he became listening to all the stories about the poor health care services, terrible road conditions, unavailability of teachers in the Govt. run schools and many other issues related to basic needs of his community. It was in the year 2002, when he got elected to be the Gen. Secy. Of one strong political party of his constituency and later in the year 2003, when the state election was held, his party came into power with a huge margin. Though, he was very new in the field of politics, he was like anyone of us who grew up longing to see good roads, proper electricity and good infrastructure in state. Soon after his party came into the power he became more stimulated to bring that change he has always dream as a young boy for his people and seeing the enthusiasm and determination in him, the party choose him again to be the personal secretary of the elected MLA. In May, 2003 when he joined the office of the sitting MLA as his PS, he was shocked to see how lakhs of Rupees the state Govt. received have been diverted and misutilized. He began to remember how he as a student leader in the past has struggled saving few hundred from his scholarship just to buy books and pencils for the students of Govt. middle schools and to see crores of money being sanctioned for his locality without implementing any works, he became more upset and soon decided to set up an implementation committee to crosscheck every penny of the funds alloted for the developmental activities. Unaware about the reality he will come across, Mr. Anyam was working whole day and night, meeting the best consultant, stake holders and elders from the state to transform and for more impactful implementation of the schemes. After 10 months of continuous paper works, the first installment of the LADF was received. The news about the release of first installment of LADF became a hot topic in every household at his locality, day after day more visitors flooded the private residence of the local MLA, some students came asking for pocket money, student leaders came requesting for a sponsorship of the next General meeting, many church youth departments came selling a packet of tea leaves, namkeen and bamboo made hard brooms as a fund raise for the upcoming youth convention, some youths came asking for sports kits for their football club, mother association came asking to sponsor for printing of silver jubilee souvenir books and Church leaders came requesting for a financial assistance for the church building construction. “Sir, we don’t have any separate funds for sponsoring Silver Jubilee celebration, General meetings, church building construction etc. how you have managed to handle all their expenditure?” asked Mr. Anyam to his MLA. “Sabee, eman tho moi logo the be kot pora poisa thaki bo, sob LADF laga tho he use kuree desay” MLA replied, he continued.. I cannot pay 1000 Rs. for Silver Jubilee celebration, do you think the public will vote for me in the next election if I donate only that amount? Asked the MLA, 50% of the first installment fund is gone now, from the remaining 50% I have to keep at least 10% for buying rations to feed our party workers who will be here by next week “MLA laga ghor tay khalee aloo, dal khelei lay sob hasai debo tho” he joked. Disappointed, Mr. Anyam made a way towards the exit door without a word, but to his surprise, there were again another 3 gentlemen waiting outside the office. Being aware about the reason why they are in the office, he asked “from which organization, Sir” and the gentleman replied “We are freedom fighters and we are here to discuss about the National issues”. 3 and half years gone, Mr. Anyam continued to work day and night, hoping he will somehow sow the seeds of change in the state but the words of his party leaders as well as the public keep changing after distribution of every work plan. The rush in the private residence of MLA and his office increase year after year, some for sponsorship, some for fund raise, some for financial assistance and some came asking for job through backdoor appointment. 4 years later, a meeting was held soon after the new year 2007 celebration, frustrated with so many donations, fund raise and misutilization of funds by the public and his party workers, MLA shaab announced that he will keep 50% of any funds received from the Central for the next election and requested the gathering not to be discouraged if they receive less donation from his office for a year. With a broken heart Mr. Anyam was helplessly listening his speech, he realized how both he and his MLA have tried for implementation of the program in his locality and how the public responded to their proposals. The leaders and village elders who were present in a meeting however were seen shouting and cheering in support of the MLAs’ decision, after all they knew that they are going to be benefitted directly or indirectly with whatever amount the MLA saved for the next election, and next day a press release was made in the front page of the local newspaper with a very traditional caption “public of XYZ unanimously reaffirm to elect Mr. ABC in the next election”. Disappointed with how the society judge and blames the politicians for all the problems in the state, he resign the office after 5 years and decided never to involved in the state politics again. At the end of the day, we are all partly responsible for the mess in the state. What if the student union organize the general session with just a cup of tea and snacks rather than asking our MLA and Minister for sponsorship and wasting so much of resources in it, what if many unions and organizations plans to organize the jubilee event according to their limited budget, what if the political party workers implement funds like LADF and MGNREGA more effectively without trying to make a maximum profit from it, what if Church leaders just focus on Church Ministry rather than trying to compete in building huge church, what if our national workers stop dreaming of the luxury and easy money and continue to keep the aspiration of Naga movement alive? The election wave is soon going to come, let us stop murdering a leader like “Mr. Anyam” who with a vision will join the state politics in the next election. Thank you for reading! God Bless Nagaland.!! The articles in this column are compiled by The Naga Blog administrators. 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INDIA

THE MORUNG EXPRESS

SC sends Dec 16 gangrape accused to the gallows

NEW DELHI, MAY 5 (PTI): The Supreme Court today confirmed the death sentence awarded to the four convicts in the December 16, 2012 sensational gangrape and murder case, saying it had sent a "tsunami of shock" all over and was a 'rarest of rare' case in which the most brutal, barbaric and diabolical attack was carried out on the 23-year-old woman. The apex court said the convicts had treated the victim as an object of enjoyment, with the single purpose of ravishing her. A three-judge bench, through a unanimous verdict, upheld the Delhi High Court judgement which had concurred with the trial court decision. Those who will face the gallows are Mukesh (29), Pawan (22), Vinay Sharma (23) and Akshay Kumar Singh (31). One of the accused, Ram Singh, had allegedly committed suicide in the Tihar Jail, while a convicted juvenile was sentenced three years of punishment in a reform home. In its judgement, the bench noted every gory detail which the victim suffered at their hands, like after she was gangraped, the convicts had inserted an iron rod in her private parts, threw her from the bus along with her friend and tried to run them over. The court termed the incident as "most brutal, barbaric and diabolical attack" on the victim. The judgement was prononuced by a bench comprising Justices Dipak Misra, R Banumathi and Ashok Bhushan which had reserved the verdict on March 27 after a marathon

Will sleep peacefully tonight: Victim's parents

NEW DELHI, MAY 5 (PTI): For almost five years, Badri Nath Singh, the father of the 23-year-old paramedic woman who was raped on December 16, 2012, and died of injuries 13 days later, had slept fitfully. “I will sleep peacefully tonight,” he said, as the Supreme Court upheld the death sentence awarded to four convicts in the case. Their daughter, too, will now rest in peace, Singh, and his wife Asha Devi, said after the judgment. “She would have turned 28 on May 10 if she had lived. Today’s verdict is a gift for her,” Singh said. He, however, rued the delay that the courts had taken in delivering justice, and wondered about the fate of other rape victims. “What about justice for others whose cases are pending in courts,” Singh asked. But the SC verdict, he added, would give a boost to rape survivors seeking justice. The parents, who have started a ‘Nirbhaya Jyoti Trust’ to help rape vic-

Nirbhaya's parents talk on phone at the Supreme Court in New Delhi on Friday. (PTI Photo)

hearing. Justice Misra wrote the judgement for himself and Justice Bhushan, while Justice Banumathi wrote a separate but concurring verdict. The apex court said the aggravating circumstances outweighed the mitigating circumstances like the poor family background, young age of accused, good conduct in prison, marital status, small kids etc. Justice Misra, who read the operative portion of the judgement, said the offence created a "tsunami of shock". The bench also said the nature and the manner of the crime had devastated social trust and it fell in the

'rarest of rare' category, warranting death penalty. It said the victim's dying declaration was consistent, which was proved beyond doubt and corroborated, even though the victim had made her dying declaration through gestures as she was in a very bad state of affair. The bench further said the scientific evidence like DNA profiling of the victim and the accused proved to the hilt about their presence at the crime spot. It said the criminal conspiracy of four convicts, Ram Singh and juvenile has been established, even after efforts were made to destroy evidence like running the bus over the victim and

her friend after they were thrown out of it. The court also said that the testimony of the victim's friend who was with her in bus and the first prosecution witness, was impeccable and relied upon. The bench said the convicts treated the victim as an object of enjoyment, with the single purpose of ravishing her. In her separate order, Justice Banumathi asked if this case wasn't the 'rarest of rare' to award death penalty, then which case can fall under it. She said the convicts' background, age, no criminal record, good behaviour in prison cannot outweigh

aggravating circumstances. The court passed the verdict while deciding the appeals of the four convicts in the case that had shaken the entire nation's conscience. The convicts had challenged the conviction and death penalty awarded to them by the high court on March 13, 2014. The 23-year-old paramedic student was brutally assaulted and raped by six persons in a moving bus in south Delhi and thrown out of the vehicle with her male friend on the night of December 16, 2012. She had died in a Singapore hospital on December 29 that year. Besides dealing with

the challenge to the conviction, the apex court was also deliberating on the issue of quantum of sentence to the convicts as it has been alleged that the trial court did not separately consider "mitigating" circumstances of each convict while sending them to the gallows. While Delhi Police had sought capital punishment for the convicts, the defence counsel had said they deserved leniency considering their poor family background and young age. The police had told the bench that the horrific crime committed by these men warranted death penalty and the test of being a "rarest of rare" case was satisfied in this matter and the

Up to 2-year 'flying ban' proposed for unruly air passengers

NEW DELHI, MAY 5 (IANS): The government on Friday announced draft rules for a national 'no-fly list' that proposes a ban on domestic air travel from three months to two years or beyond for unruly passengers. Civil Aviation Minster Ashok Gajapathi Raju, Minister of State for Civil Aviation Jayant Sinha and Aviation Secretary R.N. Choubey sought consulations from the public and the industry stakeholders on the draft guidelines. The ministry has put forth the proposal to garner public views and comments, which have been invited over one month starting from Friday, May 5, 2017, so that the draft guidelines can be finalised by the end of June 2017. According to the proposed rules, airlines can impose a travel ban on an unruly passenger in

the time range of three months to two years or beyond depending upon the level of misbehaviour. "We have put instances of unruly behaviour into three categories," Choubey told reporters. "Level 1 represents unruly behaviour such as verbal harassment, physical gestures... Level 2 includes physically unruly behaviour such as pushing, kicking, inappropriately touching," he said. Level 3 will be "life threatening" behaviour of a passenger such as damage to aircraft operating system, physical violence like choking or murderous attempt or assault to flight compartment, he said. Choubey elaborated that for level 1, unruly passengers would be suspended for three months, for level 2 suspension would for six months and for level 3 it would

be for two years or beyond. The proposed mechanism mandates setting up of a threemember committee that would look into the complaint filed by the airline and a decision on the ban will have to be taken within 10 days of the complaint. Choubey explained that the proposal also provided an appeal provision for passengers. However, individuals put under the 'no-fly list' by the security agencies would not be given any right to appeal. Besides, he informed that other airlines as well as international air passenger carriers were free to take the cognizance of the 'no-fly list' and extend ban to the concerned individual or group of individuals. Currently, rules only allow airlines to refuse boarding or off-

loading of a passenger whose behaviour is deemed as unruly or disruptive to the safety of flight operations. The draft guidelines followed Shiv Sena MP Ravindra Gaikwad's misbehaviour with an Air India employee in March. Gaikwad was barred from flying by all domestic airlines before the ban was revoked. After the incident, the flag carrier had placed a ban on flying the Shiv Sena MP. Other private air passenger carriers' also imposed a similar ban on the Shiv Sena MP which was subsequently lifted on advice of the Civil Aviation Ministry after Gaikwad expressed "regrets" in the Lok Sabha over the March 23 incident. Last month, sources in Air India revealed that the airline was

working on a set of guidelines to deal with unruly passengers, which included hefty fines of up to Rs 15 lakh. AI sources disclosed that the guidelines and proposed penalties were awaiting approval from Air India's Chairman and Managing Director Ashwani Lohani's office. AI's proposed guidelines envisaged arming Air India's airport managers with more powers to deal directly with unruly passengers, while hefty fines of up to Rs 15 lakh have also been proposed to be levied on passengers who delay flight operations. The guidelines detailed a fresh penalty structure through which an unruly passenger can be fined Rs 5 lakh for delaying a flight by an hour, Rs 10 lakh for delay beyond an hour and Rs 15 lakh for delay beyond two hours.

tims, also stressed that their daughter should be identified by her name. Sections of the media have called her Nirbhaya, as the law prohibits naming a rape victim. “Those who commit such crimes should hang their heads, not us,” Singh said. Speaking about the last five years, Asha Devi said there was ‘not a moment’ when she had not remembered her daughter. “At times I would feel weak, wanting to give up the fight. But then my daughter’s face would flash in front of my eyes and I would pull myself up,” Asha Devi, who was present in the packed court room when the verdict was pronounced, said. The 23-year-old physiotherapy intern was raped and assaulted by five men and a juvenile in a moving bus on December 16, 2012. The accused then threw her and her male companion out of the vehicle. The woman died of intestinal injuries two weeks later in a Singapore hospital, where she been taken for specialised treatment.

court should also consider the effect of crime committed by them on the victim and the society at large. Senior advocate Sanjay Hegde, who has assisted the court as an amicus curiae, had told the bench that there was no doubt that the crime committed was of "immense proportion" but as the evidence was not concrete, it does not warrant death penalty. Senior counsel Raju Ramachandran, also an amicus curiae, had said that option of awarding jail term for the whole life to these convicts may also be considered. Advocates A P Singh and M L Sharma, representing the four convicts,

had said they should be given a chance to reform and considering the mitigating factors, the court should not award them death penalty. They also raised questions about the evidence collected by the police in the matter. The trial court had awarded death penalty to the four convicts. Prime accused Ram Singh allegedly committed suicide in his cell in Tihar jail in March 2013 and proceedings against him were abated. The high court, in its verdict, had observed that their offence fell in the rarest of the rare category and had upheld the death sentence awarded to them by the trial court.

14 killed, 28 injured as truck falls into canal in UP

ETAH (UP), MAY 5 (PTI): Fourteen people were today killed and 28 others injured when a truck carrying a marriage party fell into a canal here. The incident occurred near Sarai Neem in Jalesar area at around 3 AM when the truck was returning from Agra, the police said. Etah is four hours drive from the national capital. Condoling the loss of lives in the accident, Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced an ex-gratia of Rs 2 lakh for the kin of each of those killed and Rs 50,000 each for those seriously injured in the accident. Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath also announced Rs 2 lakh compensation to the next of kin of the deceased, Rs 50,000 to the seriously injured and Rs 25,000 to those with minor injuries. The deceased have been identified as Girand Singh (65), Prashant (12), Lavkush (21), Mukesh (23), Nerapal (25), Padam Singh (50), Omveer (19), Shaitan Singh (50), Padam Singh (40), Bani Singh (45), Rajendra (60), Vijay (22), Pravendra Fauji (35) and Sanju (25). All of them died on the spot. The injured were rushed to hospital. "My thoughts are with all those who lost their loved ones in the accident in Etah, UP. May those injured in the accident recover quickly," the prime minister said. In January, 15 children were killed and 20 injured when their school bus collided with a lorry amid dense fog on Aliganj-Patiyali road in the district.

Shivpal announces new party, Mulayam to head India successfully launches ‘South Asia’ satellite GSAT-9

LUCkNoW, MAY 5 (IANS): Samajwadi Party leader Shivpal Yadav on Friday announced he was floating a new political party to be headed by his elder brother Mulayam Singh Yadav. The new outfit will be called the Samajwadi Party Secular Morcha, said Shivpal Yadav, the estranged uncle of former Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav. Sidelined since 2016 when Akhilesh Yadav ousted him from the cabinet first and then divested him and Mulayam Singh of their posts in the Samajwadi Party, Shivpal Yadav said he was forced to form the new party to "restore Mulayam's honour". Over the last one week, Shivpal Yadav had been attacking his nephew Akhilesh

Yadav, asking him to return the Samajwadi Party's National President's post to Mulayam Singh. Akhilesh Yadav had said after becoming the National President that he would restore the post after the assembly elections. The Samajwadi Party suffered a huge setback in the assembly polls of February-March. It won just 47 seats as against the 228 it held in the outgoing 403-member assembly. Shivpal Yadav has been daggers drawn with his nephew for many months after a bitter family feud and power struggle broke out in the 25-year-old Samajwadi Party. He had threatened twice in the past to quit the party and float his own if "respect" was not shown to Mulayam Singh.

Don't blame us for meet cancellation in India: China BEIjINg, MAY 5 (IANS): China on Friday said it cannot be blamed for the cancellation of a tripartite meet between the Foreign Ministers of India, China and Russia after Beijing reportedly refused to take part in the meeting over the Dalai Lama's visit to Arunachal Pradesh. "About the meeting that was to be held last month, as far as I know the reason is not in China," Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Geng Shuang said, insinuating that the visit of the Dalai Lama to Arunachal Pradesh was the reason behind Foreign Minister Wang Yi not attending the meet. According to a news report, China did not send Wang to attend the trilateral meet in April in India after New Delhi allowed the Tibetan spiritual leader to visit Arunachal Pradesh in April.

The Dalai Lama's visit to Arunachal angered Beijing, which considers the Tibetan Buddhist leader a separatist and claims India's northeastern state as its own. The meeting on April 14, to be hosted by India's Foreign Minister Sushma Swaraj, was cancelled after China told India that Wang had a busy schedule. "About the Russia, India and China Foreign Ministers meeting, China pays attention to the trilateral cooperation mechanism. We have actively participated in the Foreign Ministers meeting and also other activities under the framework," Geng said. "According to my information, three countries are now talking about the schedule of the next Foreign Ministers meeting. They are maintaining communication and consultation," Geng said.

Indian Space Research Organisation’s Geosynchronous Satellite Launch Vehicle (GSLV-F09) carrying the GSAT-9 or the “South Asia” satellite took off at 4:57 pm on Friday.

CHENNAI, MAY 5 (IANS): India successfully launched the South Asia Satellite, intended to serve “economic and developmental priorities” of South Asian nations, using its heavy rocket Geosynchronous Satellite Launch Vehicle (GSLV-F09) on Friday. Precisely at 4.57 pm, the GSLV-F09 took off to the sky from the second launch pad at the Satish Dhawan Space Centre at the Sriharikota spaceport in Andhra Pradesh, carrying the GSAT-9 satellite. The 49-metre, 415 tonne rocket slung the 2,230 kg satellite into geosynchronous transfer orbit, from where it would be taken up to its final geostationary orbit. In 2014, Prime Minister Narendra Modi tasked the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) to develop a satellite for use by the Saarc countries. Costing around Rs 235

ISRO’s communication satellite GSAT-9 on-board GSLV-F09 lifts off from Satish Dhawan Space Center in Sriharikota on May 5. (PTI Photo)

crore, the satellite was initially known as the Saarc satellite. But with Pakistan deciding to keep out, it is called the South Asia Satellite. With a life span of over 12 years, its objective is to provide communication applications in Ku-band for the user nations. The satellite, with its 12-Ku band transponderstransmitters and receivers of radio signals, will enable telecommunication, teleeducation and tele-medicine as well as mapping of natural resources.

It would also provide/ augment internet connectivity and would be useful in disaster management. Modi has said the South Asia Satellite would go a long way in addressing the region’s economic and developmental priorities. “Natural resources mapping, telemedicine, the field of education, deeper IT connectivity or fostering people-to-people contact, this satellite will prove to be a boon in the progress of the entire region,” he said. “It is an

important step by India to enhance cooperation with the entire South Asia... It is an invaluable gift. This is an appropriate example of our commitment towards South Asia. I welcome all the South Asian countries who have joined us on this momentous endeavour,” he had said. According to an official, the ISRO decided to have electric power for the satellite. “We have not reduced the volume of the traditional on-board fuel because of the electric power. We have

added electric power facility to check its performance for use in future satellites,” the official told IANS. He said the next satellite with electric power will be the GSAT-20 slated for launch in 2018. The GSLV is a three stage/engine rocket. The core of the first stage is fired with solid fuel while the four strap-on motors by liquid fuel. The second is the liquid fuel and the third is the cryogenic engine. One of the spin off benefits for India through this launch is that in the international satellite launch market, GSLV-Mk II rocket may gain the confidence of potential customers. India puts into orbit foreign satellites for a fee, using its lighter rocket, the Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle (PSLV). However the weight of third party satellites is not much. Revenue for launching satellites depends on weight of the satellite - the higher the weight, higher will be the revenue. The month end is expected to see the launch of GSLV-Mk-III with communication satellite GSAT 19 weighing around 3.2 tonne - the heaviest satellite to be lifted by an Indian rocket from Sriharikota.

saturdaY 06•05•2017

WORLD

THE MORUNG EXPRESS

As Trump woos China’s Xi, Dalai Lama has to wait on the sidelines

Tibetan spiritual leader Dalai Lama speaks at a press conference after delivering teachings at Yiga Choezin, in Tawang, in Arunachal Pradesh on April 8. (REUTERS File Photo)

BEIJING/NEW DELHI, May 5 (REutERs): When Donald Trump was elected in November, the Dalai Lama said he was keen to meet the incoming U.S. president, but since then Trump has cozied up to China’s leader Xi Jinping, making it less likely the man Beijing deems a separatist will get an

invite to the White House anytime soon. The United States has long recognised Tibet as part of the People’s Republic of China, and does not back Tibetan independence. But that has not deterred all the recent U.S. presidents before Trump from meeting the exiled Tibetan spiritual leader.

The United States is widely seen as the last major Western power that has still held meetings with the Dalai Lama despite Beijing’s objections that such encounters foment separatism. In past meetings, the U.S. had consistently voiced support for the protection of human rights of Tibetans in Chi-

na, and called for formal talks between Beijing and the Dalai Lama and his representatives. A State Department spokeswoman and a White House official referred Reuters to the Dalai Lama’s office when asked whether the Tibetan spiritual leader and his representatives had asked for a meeting with Trump and whether any such meetings were planned. The Chinese foreign ministry didn’t immediately respond to a faxed request asking whether Beijing had asked Trump not to meet the Dalai Lama. “His Holiness was supposed to go (to the U.S.) in April, but it was postponed,” Lobsang Sangay, head of the Tibetan government-in-exile, told Reuters. That trip has been delayed until June due to a hectic schedule in the preceding months that had left the Dalai Lama physically exhausted, Sangay said, adding that Washington D.C. wouldn’t be part of the June itinerary. The office of the Dalai Lama hasn’t reached out to Trump to arrange a meeting yet, he said. The Dalai Lama is taking a more considered approach with regard to any meeting with Trump, said a source with knowledge of the thinking of

the winner of the 1989 Nobel Peace Prize. The unpredictable U.S. president upset protocol in December when weeks before being sworn into office he took a telephone call from the leader of self-ruled Taiwan, which China regards as a renegade province, only to last week rebuff Taiwanese suggestions of another call. In the interim, Trump has met and phoned Xi, and says he has built a strong relationship with the Chinese leader. He called Xi “a friend of mine” who was “doing an amazing job as a leader” in an interview with Reuters last week, and praised him for trying to rein in nuclear-armed North Korea. In return, the Chinese president has invited Trump to visit China this year. In mid-2008, then British Prime Minister Gordon Brown met the Dalai Lama, to the anger of Beijing. Months later, the British Foreign Secretary at that time David Miliband ditched Britain’s near century-long position on Tibet, describing it as an “anachronism”, and explicitly recognised Tibet as part of China. Based on treaties signed at the turn of the 20th century by

British-administered India and Tibet, Britain had previously said it would recognise China’s “special position” in Tibet on the condition that Tibet was given significant autonomy.

SILENCE FROM TRUMP Chinese troops took control of Tibet in 1950 in what Beijing calls a “peaceful liberation”. Nine years later, the Dalai Lama fled to India after an abortive uprising and set up a government in exile, which China does not recognise. China sees the Dalai Lama as a dangerous separatist in a monk’s robes, even though the Dalai Lama says he wants autonomy for his homeland, not outright independence. There have been no formal talks between Beijing and the Dalai Lama’s representatives since 2010. International rights groups and exiles say China stamps on the religious and cultural rights of Tibetans, accusations denied by Beijing. China says its rule has ended serfdom and brought prosperity to a once-backward trans-Himalayan region. Trump has been silent on Tibetan issues. “The main change is that the U.S. approach on Tibet seems

likely to become more transactional and therefore less consistent,” said Robbie Barnett, director of the Modern Tibetan Studies Program at Columbia University. “It seems set to become more a question of contingency, dependent on how he calculates his relationship with China at any one moment.” Earlier this week, Democratic U.S. Representative Jim McGovern of Massachusetts called for a new U.S. policy towards Tibet to safeguard the identity of the Tibetan people and hold China accountable for human rights abuses. The prime minister of the Tibetan government-in-exile said he is still hopeful that the United States will continue to support Tibetan issues and push for talks between the Dalai Lama’s representatives and Beijing. But he said they were prepared for any upsets. “We are Buddhists, we believe in impermanence. You just go with your karma and whatever happens, happens, because we have seen the worst, the occupation of our country,” said Sangay, who is planning a trip to Washington at the end of May.

China stresses security needs for the new Silk Road initiative Thai police find thirty-five Myanmar smuggling victims ‘dumped’ in the south yaNGON, May 5 (REutERs): Thai police found 35 migrants from Myanmar abandoned and wandering in a southern forest on Friday, raising fears that smuggling and trafficking routes are flourishing despite a crackdown by authorities. The 28 men and seven women were discovered by villagers in Tha Sala district in Nakorn Si Thammarat province, police said. They were on their way to Malaysia and had no identification cards on them. “They were wandering in the forest and near abandoned shrimp farms. Villagers found them and brought them to us,” Police Colonel Sophon Chamrongnigrong, an officer in charge of the case, told Reuters.

“They said they were dumped here... It is unclear who dumped them.” Reuters has not spoken directly to the 35 who are being detained and questioned by police. Activists say the discovery is unlikely to be a oneoff and said it could suggest that smuggling routes are still thriving in Thailand despite a crackdown by authorities. “We know from recent activity that the smuggling routes are far from quiet, despite what authorities might have us believe about the success of their trafficking crackdown,” said one activist who declined to be named because he feared repercussions. Thai authorities in March detained 27 men

from Myanmar who were allegedly trying to enter Malaysia. Tens of thousands of Rohingya Muslims have fled Myanmar’s Rakhine State since 2012, when violent clashes with ethnic Rakhine Buddhists killed hundreds and made about 140,000 homeless. An estimated 75,000 Rohingya fled across the border to Bangladesh during a recent crackdown by Myanmar security forces in response to militant attacks on border posts. Thai police said the 35 people discovered on Friday were not Rohingya although three were Muslims from Myanmar. A 2015 crackdown on trafficking in Thailand followed the discovery of

scores of jungle graves along the Thailand-Malaysia border which triggered a human trafficking investigation that reverberated across Southeast Asia. According to the United Nations, that led to a significant downturn in the number of migrants leaving Myanmar and Bangladesh by boat. Thailand’s military government has vowed a “zero tolerance” policy toward human trafficking. Thailand’s efforts led last year to the country being upgraded a notch to Tier 2 “Watch List” in the annual U.S. Trafficking in Persons report. Thailand had been downgraded to the lowest level, Tier 3, after a 2014 coup.

Renegade general Cirillo says ready to enter South Sudan’s civil war aDDIs aBaBa, May 5 (REutERs): A renegade general said he was weighing launching his new rebel force into South Sudan’s civil war, and called for President Salva Kiir to go, accusing him of spearheading ethnic violence that rights groups fear is slipping towards genocide. Thomas Cirillo Swaka, known as Cirillo, resigned as deputy chief of staff of South Sudan’s military in February, citing rights abuses in a war that has split the world’s youngest nation, often along ethnic lines, since 2013. Since then, the army’s most highprofile defector said he has put together a force of several thousand fighters, but declined to identify their exact plans or locations. The scarred guerrilla veteran told Reuters that before he quit he had seen evidence of a government programme to recruit fighters and procure arms for militias from Kiir’s Dinka ethnic group that included secret orders for weapons bypassing military supply lines. The assertions from Cirillo, a member of the smaller Bari ethnic group, were dismissed by the presidency. “It is very unfortunate that Cirillo is getting out of his mind. This is completely rubbish,” said presidential spokesman Ateny Wek Ateny. Reuters was unable to verify Cirillo’s accusations independently. But if true, they reinforce rights groups’ assertions that the government is using ethnic militias, accusations that the government has strongly denied. A senior U.N. rights official said in December parts of the conflict involved ethnic cleansing. Last month, Britain said some of the violence in the oil-producing state amounted to genocide. “Salva Kiir must go and there should be a change,” Cirillo told Reuters from a hotel in Addis Ababa, capital of South Sudan’s neighbour Ethiopia, where he said he was living in exile while trying to unite the disparate rebel forces.

“If Salva Kiir ... tries to close all doors to peaceful solution ... (the National Salvation Front) will have no other option to defend the people of South Sudan and to protect itself,” he added, referring to his rebel force. He said his fighters were “friendly” with the country’s biggest rebel force, known as the SPLA-In Opposition - which confirmed it sees Cirillo as an ally. REFUGEES, FAMINE, OIL The war started in December 2013 after Kiir sacked his deputy and long-term rival Riek Machar, a member of the Nuer ethnic group. Forces loyal to Kiir clashed with Nuer in the capital, triggering retaliatory attacks across the impoverished nation. The surge of violence just over two years after South Sudan seceded from Sudan has fuelled Africa’s biggest cross-border refugee crisis since the 1994 Rwandan genocide. It has also plunged districts into famine, nearly halved oil production and threatened to destabilise a volatile region. Cirillo said he had largely been sidelined with little power during the period when the worst abuses by government troops took place. Reuters could not verify that assertion, though Cirillo has not been named in any U.N. reports on rights abuses. He said he quit partly because the president and army chief set up a system to recruit militia fighters, bypassing official military channels - a statement dismissed by the presidency. “The president does not seek parallel recruitment,” said Ateny. Cirillo said the programme was organised out of Kiir’s ranch outside the capital, Juba, in Luri - an area described as a “marshalling point and training area for Dinka militia” in a 2016 U.N. Panel of Experts report on South Sudan. Cirillo said Kiir and army chief Paul Malong, another Dinka, held meetings at their homes, rather than at the ministry or military headquar-

ters, excluding military officers of other ethnic backgrounds. The two also circumvented normal military channels when they recruited thousands of youths from their home region of Bahr el Ghazal, Cirillo said. “They train them there and bring them to Juba,” he said. A military spokesman referred Reuters queries to the presidential spokesman. “YOU HAVE TO HIDE GUNS” Cirillo, who has an eight-inch scar on his head from a landmine blast, fought during South Sudan’s long wars with the Khartoum government and was head of army training and research from 2010 until February 2016, when he became head of logistics. Cirillo said that less than a week after signing an internationally backed peace deal with Machar in August 2015, Kiir called 60 top generals, including Cirillo, to his palace and ordered them not to withdraw from the capital as the deal stipulated. “The president came and told us that he is not going to implement the agreement and told us in an open way that you have to hide guns,” Cirillo said. Ateny described that as “another fabricated lie.” Machar returned to Juba in April last year, but was forced to flee in August after fighting between his forces and Kiir’s broke out in the capital. South African authorities are holding Machar under de facto house arrest after he sought medical treatment there in October. Alan Boswell, author of an upcoming report on South Sudan for the Geneva-based Small Arms Survey, which monitors small arms and armed violence, said Cirillo had support in his native Equatoria region that surrounds Juba and borders Uganda and Democratic Republic of Congo. “If Cirillo manages to secure an arms supply, the effect would be immediate and drastic, as the rebellion is currently extremely under-resourced,” said Boswell.

BEIJING, May 5 (REutERs): China’s ambitious initiative to generate economic prosperity by building a new Silk Road will depend on the countries involved ensuring strong security, the country’s top policemen said, ahead of a summit to discuss President Xi Jinping’s pet project. Leaders from 28 countries will gather in Beijing on May 14-15 on what China formally calls the “One Road, One Belt” plan that envisions expanding trade links between Asia, Africa and Europe underpinned by billions of dollars in infrastructure investment. Speaking at a security dialogue on the new Silk Road, domestic security chief Meng Jianzhu the plan could only advance if there is a secure and stable environment, the Public Security Ministry said late Thursday. “Increasing international cooperation, jointly dealing with risks and challenges and protecting the security of One Road, One Belt is the joint responsibility of all countries,” the ministry paraphrased Meng as telling attendees. Public Security Minister Guo Shengkun said there should be more pragmatic cooperation in such areas as public security, anti-terrorism, and protecting

A map illustrating China’s silk road economic belt and the 21st century maritime silk road, or the so-called “One Belt, One Road” megaproject, is displayed at the Asian Financial Forum in Hong Kong. (REUTERS File Photo)

overseas interests. “We hope that all sides would foster the concept of common and cooperative security, and establish a sound security cooperation mechanism for the Belt and Road Initiative,” Guo said, using another name for the new Silk Road. The statement did not say which countries attended the forum, but a picture of the event on the ministry’s website showed the flags of countries including Pakistan, Russia, Vietnam, Turkey, Spain, Saudi Arabia and Belarus. The ministry added that

Chen Wenqing, appointed last year as the new chief of the country’s secretive and powerful Ministry of State Security, also attended the forum. President Xi has moved to strengthen the country’s national security apparatus since assuming office more than four years ago, including setting up a new national security commission. China does have legitimate security concerns for many of the countries involved in the new Silk Road, especially in Pakistan where Chinese workers have been attacked by

militants. In China’s far western region of Xinjiang, a key link in the new Silk Road between China and Central Asia, the government has blamed Islamist extremists for a series of attacks in recent years in which hundreds have died. China has repeatedly rebuffed concerns the plan for a new Silk Road is part of a grand strategy to selfishly expand economic interests and seek global dominance, saying that while it’s a Chinese-led scheme anyone can join to boost common prosperity.

GOVERNMENT OF NAGALAND NAGALAND HEALTH PROJECT DIRECTORATE OF HEALTH & FAMILY WELFARE NAGALAND: KOHIMA – 797001 No./NHP/ADMIN-II/2017. 468

JOB VACANCY

Dated: Kohima 5th May, 2017

Nagaland Health Project (P149340) the World Bank aided Project under Directorate of Health & Family Welfare, Government of Nagaland invites eligible candidates for the following Contractual vacancies to implement the Program all over the State of Nagaland. S.N

Name of the post

Number of Post

Monthly Remuneration

Consultant : Community Mobilisation

Rs.60,000/- Per Month

District Facilitator

Rs.40,000/- Per Month

Field Demonstrator

Rs.25000/- Per Month

Qualification & Eligibility:

 For Serial No.1, Post Graduate degree in Social Work, Sociology, Social- anthropology, anthropology, or other relevant social sciences or mass communication. At least Five (5) years of working directly with communities on communitybased projects and management experience for at least three (3) years.  For Serial No. 2, Post Graduate degree in Social Work, Sociology, Social- anthropology, anthropology, or other relevant social sciences or mass communication. At least two (2) years of working directly with communities on community-based projects.  For Serial No. 3, Graduate degree in Social Work, Sociology, Social- anthropology, anthropology, or other relevant social sciences or mass communication. At least one (1) years of working directly with communities on community-based projects.

Information:

 Application Forms can be collected at the cost of Rs.20/- (twenty) from the office of Nagaland Health Project (Top Floor), Directorate of Health & Family Welfare, Kohima.  Date of Issue of Application forms will be from 8th May 2017 during office hours.  Last date for submission of application is on or before 18th May 2017  Shortlisted candidates for written test will be displayed in the NHP office notice board on 22nd May, 2017 No other means of communication will be made.  One candidate can apply for only one post.  Lobbying in any manner will result in disqualification of the candidate. Sd/- DR.VIZOLIE SUOKHRIE Project Director, Nagaland Health Project

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THE MORUNG EXPRESS

Green fuels Warriors win, Wizards down celtics

Washington, May 5 (aFP): Draymond Green keyed an early surge as the Golden State Warriors defeated the Utah Jazz 115104 to take a 2-0 lead in their NBA Western Conference second-round playoff series. Green drained five three-pointers en route to 21 points as the Warriors remained unbeaten in six games this post-season. Kevin Durant added 25 points, 11 rebounds and seven assists, while Stephen Curry had 23 points and seven assists for Golden State, who raced to an early lead and stifled Utah's attempts to come back. G o rd o n Hay w a rd shook off a slow start to score 33 points for Utah, who were without injured point guard George Hill. Rudy Gobert added 16 points and 16 rebounds for the Jazz before fouling out in the waning seconds. By then, the Warriors had rebuilt their lead to 12 points after seeing it dwindle to seven with 1:45 to play.

"We had 33 assists, we held them to five offensive rebounds. We got the 'W'." The Warriors' biggest scare came when Green took a hard fall in the fourth quarter, then seemed to slip as he rose and grabbed his left knee. He eventually returned to the court -- a good sign for the Warriors, who will try to stretch their lead in the best-of-seven series in game three on Saturday in Salt Lake City.

Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green is fouled by Utah Jazz forward Joe Johnson, right, during Game 1 of the Western Conference semifinals Tuesday in Oakland. (AP Photo)

Throughout the contest defense and 17 turnovers the Warriors had an answer that led to 22 Utah points. for every threat from the "It wasn't easy," said Jazz -- despite some sloppy Warriors coach Mike

Brown -- standing in for ail- in a lot of areas where we ing head coach Steve Kerr. should have been better. "We felt it. We know we can "We did some nice play better. We broke down things," Brown added.

- Wizards flex muscle In an Eastern Conference series growing more intense with every game, the Washington Wizards defeated the Boston Celtics 116-89. John Wall scored 24 points for the Wizards, who seized control of the contest with a 22-0 scoring run in the first quarter on the way to trimming the series deficit to 2-1. The Wizards will try to level the series when they host game four on Sunday. Although Washington

never trailed, there was plenty of tension, with eight technical fouls handed out and Washington's Kelly Oubre Jr. ejected in the first half for a flagrant foul. Washington's Brandon Jennings and Boston's Terry Rozier were also ejected after receiving two technicals. After failing to hang onto double-digit leads in the first two games in Boston, the Wizards avoided a letdown on their home court. "Being home, we had the crowd on our side and we were just locked in," said Otto Porter, who scored 19 points for Washington, as did Bojan Bogdanovic. Isaiah Thomas, who scored 53 points in Boston's 129-119 overtime win on Tuesday, was held to just 13 points this time. The Celtics, led by Al Horford's 19 points, shot 35.1 percent from the field and were never closer than 19 points in the second half. The real damage came earlier. With the game tied at 12-12, the Wizards held

the Celtics scoreless for more than five minutes, taking a 39-17 lead after the first quarter. "They did what they were supposed to do," Thomas said. "They hit first, they set the tone." Washington were up 45-24 early in the second quarter when Boston's Kelly Olynyk was whistled for a hard foul on Oubre. Reacting to the aggressive hit, Oubre charged and shoved Olynyk to the ground, also making contact with an official. Wizards center Ian Mahinmi and Boston's Jonas Jerebko were handed technical fouls for a first-half skirmish. Jennings and Rozier were both ejected in the fourth quarter after each received a second technical, and both Celtics coach Brad Stevens and Wizards coach Scott Brooks were whistled for technicals. "We don't like them and they don't like us," Thomas said. "That's just what it is. Two teams competing."

Pressure mounting on BCCI to name India’s Champions Trophy squad Windies bowl out pakistan neW deLhi, May 5 (aFP): India is coming under increasing pressure to name a squad for the impending Champions Trophy, with Sachin Tendulkar and Rahul Dravid joining calls for the cricket board to quit stalling. The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) missed an April deadline for announcing a team, and will hold a special meeting on Sunday to discuss a potential withdrawal from the 50-over international tournament. But the powerful BCCI is facing mounting criticism over its stalling tactics, which stem from a dispute with cricket's global govern-

ing body over changes to revenue sharing. Last month the International Cricket Council received a thumping mandate from its members to amend rules around revenue so that less money and power is held by cricket's "Big Three" -- England, India and Australia. India opposed the changes from the outset and has been hinting at withdrawing from the ICC Champions Trophy in protest, a move that would deal a huge blow to the eight-team tournament beginning in England on June 1. "We are of course unhappy with what India is getting in the latest rev-

enue sharing plan, but to be honest a pull-out was always our last option," a senior BCCI official told AFP on condition of anonymity. "Things will certainly be sorted in Sunday's special general meeting, keeping our fingers crossed." But their tactics have agitated a number of Indian cricketing greats including Dravid and Tendulkar, who told cricket website "cricinfo" they want the side to compete at the prestigious event. Meanwhile a panel of administrators appointed by India's top court to oversee the scandal-ridden BCCI has urged the board to make a swift decision.

"Please convene a meeting of the selection committee for selecting the squad immediately," the administrators told BCCI joint secretary Amitabh Choudhary in an email on Thursday. "The squad can then be submitted to the ICC without prejudice to BCCI's legal rights." The BCCI stands to lose $277 million revenue over the next eight years under the sweeping changes approved by ICC members. It reverses a much-criticised ICC decision in 2014 to relinquish more control to Australia, England and India, the world's most powerful cricketing boards.

English FA mulling over ties Moyes confirms he will stay with betting, alcohol firms on as Sunderland manager

London, May 5 (reuters): The English Football Association (FA) will consider ending its commercial ties with betting and alcohol firms at the end of the season, chairman Greg Clarke has said. The FA's links with betting firm Ladbrokes was criticised recently after Burnley midfielder Joey Barton was handed an 18-month ban for breaching gambling rules last month. But Clarke said the decision to review partnerships was made at the start of the season and was not linked with the Barton incident. "We are actively considering what our position will be and should be," Clarke, who took over as FA chairman at the start of the season, told the Times. "I have thought about the relationship between betting and football, and alcohol and football, and I raised this at the start of the season. "I asked for the management team to produce a report on what our position should be on a number of things, and gambling and alcohol were among those things." The FA have commercial agreements with alcohol companies Carling, Budweiser and Carlsberg along with a long-term deal with Ladbrokes, which was agreed at the start of the current season. Even if the FA decided to end these partnerships, there was no indication that Premier League clubs would also be prevented from having similar sponsorship deals. "The FA will decide what is appropriate for a governing body, and there is a set of tests we would apply, and they will be different to what should apply to clubs as for a governing body they should be higher," Clarke added.

London, May 5 (reuters): Manager David Moyes confirmed on Friday that he will stay in charge of Sunderland next season, but revealed that top scorer Jermain Defoe could leave the club following their relegation to the Championship. Moyes, who has a fouryear contract, said he had held initial talks over his future with the club's chairman, Ellis Short, and chief

executive Martin Bain this week, and has already begun making plans for life in the second tier. Sunderland's relegation was confirmed following their 1-0 defeat by Bournemouth last weekend, which left them 13 points adrift of safety with four games remaining, bringing the curtain down on their 10-year stay in the Premier League. "I've got a four-year con-

tract and I'll be Sunderland manager next season," the Scot told a news conference ahead of Saturday's Premier League trip to Hull City. "I know what needs to be done to get back in the Premier League and I know what the requirements are to do that. "I met with Martin and Ellis this week and we had initial discussions about how we move forward. We will meet again in a few weeks." The future is less certain for England international Defoe, who has a clause in his contract that allows him to leave the club as a free agent in the event of relegation. The 34-year-old will have no shortage of suitors after another productive season in which he contributed 14 league goals. "Jermain has a clause in his contract so it's possible (he will leave at the end of the season)," Moyes said.

for 81 to win second test

BarBados, May 5 (reuters): West Indies fast bowler Shannon Gabriel plundered five wickets as they scored a stunning victory by bowling out Pakistan for 81 on the final day of the second test in Barbados on Thursday. Gabriel, bowling within himself with a focus on hitting line and length on a deteriorating pitch, took 5-11 as the tourists crumbled in their second innings against an impressive West Indies pace attack at Kensington Oval in Bridgetown. Captain Jason Holder claimed three wickets, while Alzarri Joseph picked up the other two as the hosts won by 106 runs. Pakistan’s second innings score matched the lowest test total at Kensington Oval set by India 20 years ago. It was also their lowest score in the Caribbean and 10th lowest anywhere. Wicketkeeper Sarfraz Ahmed topscored in Pakistan’s second innings with 23. The series, tied at 1-1, moves to Dominica for the deciding test starting on Wednesday, where West Indies will have a spring in their step after their first home test victory in two years. “I think I was trying too hard and trying to bowl too fast (in the first innings), so I just made the decision to stay calm in the second innings,” man-of-the-match Gabriel said at the victory presentation. “It did reverse a bit but I still had to put the ball in the right areas. It was an up-and-down fifthday pitch, so we knew that all we had to do was put the ball in the right areas." BEST HAUL The right-arm, fast-medium Gabriel, who took four wickets in the first innings, finished with match figures of 9-92, easily his best haul in 25 career tests. Holder hoped for the best after his team collapsed in their second innings to set Pakistan a modest target of 188 but he and his fellow pace battery did not have many runs to play with. “Using cutters and cross-seam deliveries was going to give us help on this pitch,” he said. “It was an important win we need-

Vigo, May 5 (aFP): Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho pledged to rest a host of first-team regulars for Sunday's Premier League showdown at Arsenal as he believes his side have missed their chance to claim a top-four finish. Mourinho instead vowed to keep his key players as fresh as possible for the second leg of their Europa League semi-final against Celta Vigo on May

11 having claimed a vital 1-0 first leg lead in Spain thanks to Marcus Rashford's winner on Thursday night. "I think in the last match against Swansea we lost our last chance to fight for top four, so I am going to rest players," said Mourinho, despite United sitting just one point behind fourthplaced Manchester City with four games to go. "We are not going to Arsenal to say beat us five or

season that a top four finish offers. By fielding a weakened team at the Emirates this weekend, though, Mourinho risks suffering a first ever league defeat against long-standing rival Arsene Wenger. A r s e na l ma na g e r Wenger has managed just one win over Mourinho, in the 2015 Community Shield, during his time at Chelsea and United in 16 previous meetings. - 'Specialist in failure' During a long history of bad-tempered clashes, Mourinho has often goaded Wenger in the press. He called the Frenchman a "specialist in failure" in February 2014, whilst the two nearly came to blows in a touchline clash later that year. We n g e r s a i d o n Thursday he was prepared to make peace with

Mourinho. But Mourinho claimed there was no need to bury the hatchet with Wenger and that the under-fire Arsenal boss should be happy he will make changes with the Gunners themselves still harbouring ambitions of a top four finish. "In the last match at Old Trafford, we shook hands before, after, I remember that I still met him in the corridor for the press conferences and we shook hands again," added Mourinho. "He doesn't need to make peace. When there is peace, we don't have to have problem. I am a big boy, I'm in football all my life, I know a problem on the pitch, the next day is not a problem at all. "So for me not a problem at all and I think he will be really pleased with me that I am going to change my team against Arsenal."

ed to keep the series alive. It was important for us to show consistency and we were able to do that here." Pakistan captain Misbahul-Haq lamented having to bat last but also heaped praise on the West Indies bowlers. "You can easily say that it's about batting on a day-five pitch. We all knew from the first day that it was going to get worse, so that was the difference,” he said. “First innings, we should have got a bigger lead. And finally, on the last day, West Indies bowled their heart out and we were left with no answers. “Because of the height -- all the bowlers are tall -- it was a tailor-made pitch for them to keep hitting the deck hard and making the ball jump around.”

public discourse Illusionary cashless society in Nagaland

Mourinho to rest United stars for Arsenal clash 6-0. We are going there to fight for a result. "But it is impossible, I cannot do it in another way." Celta have consistently rested players in La Liga in recent weeks as they are mired in mid-table. And Mourinho claimed doing anything but rotating his injury hit squad would give the Galicians an advantage ahead of the second leg at Old Trafford. "If Celta was fighting for important things in La Liga we would go in same circumstances, but I cannot go with the same team that played here and go again in the next Thursday. "We need to be human with the players, be sensible and use common sense in the Premier League." Winning the Europa League for the first time in the club's history would hand United the same prize of a return to the Champions League next

Jason Holder (L) of West Indies hugs Shane Dowrich (C) and Shai Hope (R) in celebration winning on the 5th and final day of the 2nd Test match between West Indies and Pakistan at Kensington Oval, Bridgetown, Barbados on May 4. (AFP Photo)

N Haisoyi Ndang Author & Founder Naga Script

Lower Bayavu Kohima

t was never in my wildest dream of pulling out wads of cash from anywhere called ATM (Automated Teller Machine) but it really did happened through modern innovative banking infrastructures. Yes, this is one of the most recent finest achievement of public utility where everyone’s trust and peacefully slept with their money on their finger tips. However, that’s reality dream seems to be a short life with tart electronic advise in all the ATMs “Can’t dispense cash” thus our sweet dream had been shattered with yet another unforeseeable dream of hope to live on hopes of cashless banking. It was learnt that e-transaction was never in the protocol in demonetization scheme in the first place but when hit hard and cornered with the shortage supply of cash ultimately led to lose of many precious souls in the melee of cash rush yet another fertile brainwash game came up in the scheme of N.Modi (Quoted) “ I understand your suffering but remember now the rich people are suffering from insomnia, not a wink of sleep for them, your suffering is temporary for I am with you to solve this small mayhem with e-money through your thumbs” that’s how you’re convince as to me by the one-man army

N.Modi and indeed this one-man army driving the country to the illusionary paradise of merry-land where he himself don’t know where it is just to end up to the road to nowhere. In concord with cashless policy of cashless society, all the ATM are going dry making the poor rushing to the nearest bank for hard cash without which no question of buying their days to day grocer goods here in Nagaland. This agony is no different from demonetization as people had to maneuver serpentine endless lines just to encash a few thousand rupees from their hard-earned account. Here the greatest irony is like asking someone to plough the field without a tool in his hand. Similarly, when there is no P.o.T. (Point of transaction) machines in any shop, agency, where on earth the bankers expect people to make cashless transaction which in other word is like putting the cart before the horse. Of course the scheme by itself is not bad at all so also the man behind this luscious scheme but without first thing first with proper infrastructures that supports the system the like of installing P.O.T. Data connectivity and net-accessibility, mass banking literacy the scheme cannot be achieved and this is what exactly happening with us today. Let us be more pragmatic in our approach rather than jumping into bandwagon of illusionary destination.

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THIS is how Priyanka Chopra is turning ‘asset’ for Assam Bon Jovi leads hot tours tally with $31m earned (and counting)

riyanka Chopra is the brand ambassador of Assam Tourism. This, you know, because it happened fairly recently, on December 24, 2016. While on a recent visit, she revealed there was more in the pipeline than just promoting the state with a poster and video campaign. Speaking to Mumbai Mirror, the 34-year-old actress-filmmaker-singer said, “When I met Assam's

Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal, we spoke a lot about what we could do together because the idea of me coming on-board was always about developing the film industry in the region and bringing opportunities to the local talent and artistes." The actress recalled her time in the region - when she was filming Omung Kumar's biopic on Mary Kom and met the inspirational sportswoman her-

self. “I travelled through the seven states extensively. In our lengthy conversations, Mary Kom told me many stories of the ‘Seven Sisters’. So, when three years later, I was offered a chance to be an asset to the region, I wanted to discuss the best platforms to appeal to the young people. I told the Assam CM, why just films, television should be an option too," she recounted to the tabloid. It's 'outsider' Priyanka

Tom Cruise had to take a moment to smooth out his locks after shooting some action-packed scenes for Mission: Impossible 6! The 54-year-old actor – who will be reprising his role as Ethan Hunt – was spotted riding a motorcycle around set on Thursday (May 4) in Paris, France. Tom and his co-tars Henry Cavill and Vanessa Kirby have all been hard at work on the upcoming movie – see recent photos of Tom sharing an on-set kiss with Vanessa, and filming some driving scenes with Henry. The film’s plot is yet unknown, but M:I 6 – Mission Impossible is set to hit theaters on July 27, 2018!

Salman's bodyguard appointed for Bieber's security

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Superstar Salman Khan's bodyguard Shera has been roped in to handle the security for the Jio Justin Bieber Purpose World Tour. Shera, whose real name is Gurmeet Singh Jolly, has been considered the most trusted aide of Salman for over 20 years. Informed sources say he will be personally monitoring the security arrangements of Justin Bieber during his stay in India later this month. As a sign of his loyalty, Salman chose to use the badge and uniform of Shera's own firm, Tiger Security, in his 2011 film "Bodyguard". In the past, he has handled the security of international actors like Will Smith, Jackie Chan and Keanu Reaves.

Chopra versus 'insider' Arjun Kapoor in the Bollywood nepotism debate She also added that she plans to develop a series which will showcase the musicians, pop culture, sports personalities as well as the adventure opportunities and wildlife that the state boasts of. “The series will highlight aspects of the state that the rest of India is unaware of. The script is not concrete yet but I am hoping it will roll soon,“ she said, adding that she will be a narrator and the face of the series. She has already completed shooting for one campaign.“I have a say in all the creatives that feature me. I've had a conversation with the Government's team working on the videos on Jovi is in familiar and hopefully, the local territory this week, population will receive it landing atop the latest well," she added, reports Hot Tours tally (see the tabloid. below), a list of the 10 highSource: DNA est-grossing tours based on box office counts reported during the past week. The band’s This House Is Not for Sale Tour through North American markets leads the pack with $31.2 million in revenue earned from shows occurring during the first quarter of 2017. The number of tickets sold totals 359,055 from 23 arena performances during a seven-week time period beginning with

Jacob Sartorius drops addicting new 'Bingo' dance video

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Angelina Jolie was given heads up by Brad Pitt over interview Angelina Jolie got a head’s up from Brad Pitt before the publication of his very candid interview about their relationship that was released this week. “He’s committed to having a healthy relationship with her,” a source told E! News about the current state of their relationship and why he decided to give her a heads up. “We’ve been able to work together to sort this out. We’re both doing our best. I heard one lawyer say, ‘No one wins in court — it’s just a matter of who gets hurt worse.’ And it seems to be true, you spend a year just focused on building a case to prove your point and why you’re right and why they’re wrong, and it’s just an investment in vitriolic hatred….It’s just very, very jarring for the kids, to suddenly have their family ripped apart,” Brad told the mag during the candid interview. Source: Just Jared

Salma Hayek suffers from stage fright Actress Salma Hayek says she suffers from stage fright and hates performing in front of an audience. The 50-yearold actress says she feels comfortable only in front of the camera, reported Fox News. "I suffer from stage fright. No one would know it, but I get it really, really bad. If you take the camera away and put me in front of an audience, I just die. "Once I get onto the stage, you can't tell. But then I can't do anything else the rest of the day because I'm so exhausted," Hayek says.

acob Sartorius just released an epic dance video for his song “Bingo,” premiering exclusively here on JustJaredJr.com! The 14-year-old singer and social media star decided to release these fun new visuals after the success of his “Bingo” music video last month. “After seeing my fan’s dance video’s to tracks off of The Last Text, I thought it would be cool to make a dance video with all of their great moves,” Jacob told JJJ. “I can’t wait to see everyone post clips of them dancing along to the ‘Bingo’ choreography.” He added, “I’ll be watching posts that use the hashtag #BingoDanceChallenge! My favorites will be receiving merch or tickets to one of my upcoming shows.” Jacob dropped The Last Text EP earlier this year and he’s currently in the middle of his headlining world tour.

Source: PTI

Source: Just Jared

PSY teases first glimpse of upcoming album track list

n May 4, part of the track list for PSY’s eighth studio album was revealed on YG Entertainment’s official blog. It looks like PSY’s upcoming album will have 10 songs. The first song is titled, “I LUV IT,” and the second, which will be his title track, is called “New Face.” The titles of the other eight tracks have not yet been revealed. It is reported that fans will be surprised by the other artists who featured on the songs in this album. This is PSY’s first comeback in one year and six months. The lyrics of the planned title track, “New Face,” are said to carry on the message implied by the song’s title— the message of wanting someone new. As

the song and music video will be released on May 10, the day after the South Korean Presidential Election on May 9, its release date seems to perfectly suit the title and meaning behind “New Face” and the country’s desire for change. As previously announced, the music video for “New Face” will star Apink’s Son Naeun. The lyrics for “New Face” were written by PSY, and the song was produced by PSY and Yoo Gun Hyung, who was also the co-writer and co-producer of PSY’s hit, “Gangnam Style.” The lyrics for “I LUV IT” were co-written by PSY and Block B’s Zico. The music for “I LUV IT” was produced by PSY, Zico, Yoo Gun Hyung, and Pop Time. Source: Soompi

the Feb. 8 opener through the end of March. The North American leg of the tour continued past March 31, however, and included six more performances through April 15. Although sales from those shows have not yet been reported by promoter Live Nation, estimated ticket sales take the overall gross to about $40 million at

this point from almost a halfmillion sold seats. The best box office results included in this slate of concerts occurred at the final show in the tally: the March 31 performance at Philadelphia’s Wells Fargo Center. Attendance hit 18,673 at the arena with revenue reaching just over $1.7 million. The tour supports Bon Jovi’s most recent studio album This House Is Not For Sale that debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 last Novem-

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Manchester United's teenage striker Marcus Rashford struck a stunning secondhalf free-kick to secure a 1-0 win at Celta Vigo in their Europa League semi-final, first leg on Thursday. The victory puts United on course for this month's final with Ajax Amsterdam the most likely opponents after they beat visitors Olympique Lyonnais 4-1 in their first leg on Wednesday. Celta keeper Sergio Alvarez had denied United several times but was powerless to stop Rashford's 67th minute strike soaring into the net after the striker had won the free-kick. Despite the victory coach Jose Mourinho was frustrated with his side's inability to take their chances and knows there is still a job to do in the return leg at Old Trafford next week. "I am very pleased with the performance but not with the result. At halftime it should have been three or at least two (goals) but the result is open,” the Portuguese told reporters. "We played well enough to have the result closed but we have to go and play at Old Trafford.... We tried to win the match but we missed chances, but the team played well. They were compact against a side who are difficult to play against." Three-times European champions United had never reached the last four of the Europa League or its predecessor the UEFA Cup, while Celta were in their first major continental semi-final.

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Injury-hit United had also only won twice in 22 visits to Spain and knew they were in for a tough battle in Galicia.

UNITED FRUSTRATED Celta made the first clear-cut opening for the unmarked Daniel Wass who headed wide from close range before Rashford then forced Alvarez into a flying save from distance. Alvarez thwarted Henrikh Mkhitaryan and Jesse Lingard in one-on-one situations in quick succession before the break and Lingard missed a gilt-edged chance as United were frustrated. Celta started the second period brightly, with ex-Liverpool striker Iago Aspas heading just wide before Pione Sisto forced United keeper Sergio Romero into action with a deflected effort. The game became stretched and, with Celta enjoying their best spell of possession, United broke on the counter. Rashford strode away and drew a foul from Hugo Mallo 25 metres out. Daly Blind dummied the set piece, which slightly threw Alvarez who took a step to his left allowing Rashford to curl the ball expertly past him into the far corner. Aspas then fired narrowly wide and Pogba tried to catch Alvarez out of position with a free-kick from just inside Celta's half but the ball hit the side netting. United's victory was slightly soured when 19-year-old Rashford hobbled off 10 minutes from time clutching his knee. To add to United's growing injury list, Manchester United’s Marcus Rashford, center, fights for the ball with Celta’s Gustavo Cabral, substitute Ashley Young was forced off left and Facundo Roncaglia during a Europa League, semifinal, first leg soccer match between with a hamstring problem in added time. Celta and Manchester United at the Balaidos stadium in Vigo, Spain on May 4. (AP Photo)

Schumacher wins 50,000 euros in damages over walking claim

bErliN, may 5 (afP): The German magazine Bunte was ordered Friday to pay 50,000 euros ($55,000) in damages plus legal fees to Michael Schumacher for claiming the former five-time Formula One world champion could walk again. In December 2015, two years after Schumacher sustained serious head injuries on a skiing holiday, Bunte ran the headline "It's more than a Christmas miracle -- Michael Schumacher can walk again". But the media chamber of Hamburg's regional court found the article infringed Schumacher's privacy and ordered the magazine to pay compensation plus 65 percent of his legal costs.

FIFA appeal committee lifts Messi suspension

ZuriCh, may 5 (rEutErs): FIFA's Appeal Committee has lifted a fourmatch international ban imposed on Argentinian superstar Lionel Messi for insulting an assistant referee. "Despite the fact that the FIFA Appeal Committee considered Lionel Messi's behavior as reproachable, the former concluded that the evidence available was not sufficient to establish... (sanctions) could be applied," the committee said in a statement on Friday. It upheld an appeal brought by the Argentinian Football Association on behalf of the player who was suspended for insulting a match official during his country's 1-0 win over Chile in March. The incident was not punished during the game and the official, a Brazilian, said he not realize at the time that Messi was swearing at him.

"The chamber assumes that this statement is false," said court judge Simone Kaefer. The verdict was based on the fact Schumacher cannot currently walk and thus could not have done so at the time the article was printed. Schumacher's family had sought damages of 100,000 euros but the court, in mitigation, determined that the magazine had researched and sourced the article. Schumacher has not appeared in public since a skiing accident in December 2013 left him in a coma, from which he later emerged. His family has given few details on his current state of health. He is being treated at their home near Geneva.

MPL: PowerComm ease to win

Kohima, may 5 (mExN): PowerComm eased to a comfortable 4-2 win over Morning FC in the ongoing Morning Premier League played at the Seikhazou Ground, Kohima on Friday. PowerComm broke to an early lead courtesy an 11th minute goal from Senpenlo. However, a lull ensued with both sides unable to make any headway as the first half ended 1-0. The restart saw an invigorated PowerComm side add three goals in less than 20 minutes. Gum rallied the PowerComm side scoring in the 52nd minute before Benjamin trebled the lead in the 65th minute. However, Morning FC’s resilience with their pressing paid off when Bokato pulled a goal back in the 69th minute. Two minutes later though, Morning FC’s hopes of getting back in the game were dashed when Viposa scored for PowerComm to make it 4-1. Morning FC continued to press and were rewarded with a late goal in added time. Shirep scoring in the 92nd minute as the match ended 4-2 in favour of PowerComm.

SASA Meeting on May 9

Kohima, may 5 (mExN): The Southern Angami Sports Association (SASA) has convened its 1st Presidential meeting for the year 2017 on May 9 at 2:00 pm at SAPO Hall Mohonkhola, Kohima. A press release in this regard has requested all unit/village president/representatives to attend the meeting positively.

Tese Ward wins Pfutsero Inter-ward tournament

PfutsEro, may 5 (mExN): Tese Ward emerged as the champions of the 4th Pfutsero Inter Ward Football Tournament conducted by the Pfutsero Town Sports Association. Tese Ward edged Menyitsuda Ward in the final to defend the Late Neikhrope Ritse's trophy for the third time. Vekhosa Puro, Class 1 contractor, who was the guest of honour at the closing ceremony, gave away the prizes to the champions and other winners. The Best Disciplined Team was awarded to PWD ward while Chikrinasa Ward was awarded the Best Cheering Team. Individual awards were also given away on the occasion with Alung Gonmei of Menyitsuda Ward winning the Best Player award. Tese Ward’s custodian Lhiwete Koza was awarded the Golden Glove while the Golden Boot award was shared between come, long-term commitment to Tese ward’s Johnny Ritse and Chisie Nyuson. the global growth of the women's game, and it recognises the opportunity presented by women's sport," CA Chief Executive James PErEN, may 5 (mExN): The Annual Inter-House Sutherland said. "We have seen Football Championship 2017-18 of Sainik School Punglhuge interest in our women crick- wa concluded on May 2. In the final of the Junior cateeters here in Australia through the two seasons of WBBL, and part of gory, Patkai house edged Melak house via a tie-breaker the success of this league is that after both sides were locked in a 1-1 draw at the end of every game is available to fans regulation time. In the penalty shootout, Patkai scored 4 while Melak could only manage 2 goals. The Football through livestreaming. "Cricket Australia is also pleased championship is played under two categories, Junior and that the ICC is working towards Sub-Junior with six houses vying for the trophy in both prize money parity with the men's categories. The Sub-Junior category was played in the first game within 15 years." Cricket Aus- week of April while the Junior category got underway on tralia has made improving the lot of April 27. In the sub-junior category, Japfu House finished women cricketers a key part of their top while Patkai House was placed second. However, in negotiations with their players over aggregate Patkai House with 9 points topped the list and lifted the overall Inter House Football trophy. a new pay deal.

Women's Cricket World Cup sees 10-fold jump in prize money mumbai, may 5 (rEutErs): The 2017 Women's World Cup will see a 10 times increase in prize money to $2 million with every ball of the tournament broadcast live, the International Cricket Council (ICC) has said. The 2013 Women's World Cup in India, when Australia won its sixth title by defeating West Indies in the final, had just $200,000 on offer as prize money. "The ICC Women's World Cup is the pinnacle of the women's game and as such the players should be rewarded appropriately," ICC Chief Executive David Richardson said in a statement. "Two million dollars is the first step towards greater parity and

recognition. The change will not happen overnight but the women's game is crucial to the global growth of cricket." The ICC said 10 matches of the June 24-July 23 tournament in England would be live on television while the remaining 21 matches will be live-streamed. The Decision Review System will be used in the women's game for the first time and a drone camera as well as a Spidercam will be deployed for the July 23 final at Lord's, also firsts for the women's game. Cricket Australia welcomed the ICC's decisions and said they were important steps to promote the women's game. "This demonstrates a wel-

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Ankur Rai wins 3rd Ningting Cham Tourney

tENiNg, may 5 (mExN): Ankur Sangpang Rai from Kohima emerged as the champion of the 3rd Ningting Cham Open Badminton Tournament 2017 which was held at the Indoor Stadium, Tening Town from April 26 to 28. Ankur beat his brother Akshay in the final to emerge as champion in Men’s Singles. Ankur and Akshay also combined to win the

Men’s doubles event beating Tali Yaden and Moamongba from Dimapur in the final. In Mixed Doubles, Tali Yaden and Aziliu emerged as the champions beating Lungliayicung and Kungni Newmai in the final. The winners and runners-up up were awarded with cash prize, medals and certificate sponsored by Ningting Cham, a Liangmai newsletter.

Neymar, Barcelona ordered to stand trial for corruption

maDriD, may 5 (rEutErs): Brazilian forward Neymar faces a corruption trial in Spain in connection with the value placed on his 2013 transfer from Santos to Barcelona, the Spanish National High Court said on Thursday. The defendants in the pending trial are the player, his parents, the two clubs, current and former Barcelona presidents Josep Maria Bartomeu and Sandro Rosell, and former Santos president Odilio Rodrigues, according to a court statement. Bartomeu, Rosell, Barcelona and Santos also face trial on fraud charges, along with former Santos president Odilio Rodrigues, the statement said. "We are very happy as this was a favourable decision for us," Altamiro Bezerra, an advisor to NN Consultoria told Reuters. "It has eliminated the question of fraud in the contracts and we are also certain that we will be absolved of corruption." The case stems from a complaint by DIS, a Brazilian company that owned 40 percent of the rights to Ney-

mar when he was at Santos. It argues it lost out on its rightful cut from the transfer because the true value of the deal was understated. Prosecutors said in November that Neymar should be fined 10 million euros ($11 million) and handed a two-year jail sentence. For first-time offenders in non-violent crimes, sentences of two years and under are suspended in Spain and it is unlikely the

player would serve any prison time. Barcelona said at the time of Neymar's move that the transfer figure was 57.1 million euros, of which 40 million was paid to Neymar’s family. DIS received a 40 percent share of the remaining 17.1 million that was paid to Santos. But the court put the actual value of the rights to the player that were transferred to Barcelona at 25.2 million euros, and said DIS's cut should have been based on that amount. "The Judge has set bonds of 3,429,768 euros as pecuniary liability for Rosell, Bartomeu, Rodrigues, Football Club Barcelona and Santos Football Club, which must be paid by all jointly," the court said in a statement. Barcelona did not immediately respond to an e-mailed request for comment. No one was available to comment at Santos, while a spokesperson for DIS said they were pleased with the ruling. The transfer has given rise to several investigations in Spain and Brazil. Last June, Barcelona agreed to pay a fine of 5.5 million euros to the Spanish authorities to settle a related tax fraud case.

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