November 11th, 2016

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I know where I’m going and I know the truth, and I don’t have to be what you want me to be. I’m free to be what I want Amur Falcon ‘Hakhizhe’ released in Dimapur

“Crashing waves” of jihadists fray soldiers’ nerves in Mosul PAGe 09

reflections

By Sandemo Ngullie

Don’t tell me about taxes or penalties. Tell me how do declare them as income money!

One shot at in Kohima Our Correspondent Kohima | November 10

A cadre of the Federal Government of Nagaland (FGN) was reportedly shot at by an unidentified miscreant at around 11:00 am in Kohima today. Police said that the victim, identified as Kadingai Rongmei (37) of Noney village, Tamenlong district of Manipur, was reportedly shot on the chest from close range while sitting inside a shop in Mission compound here. He was rushed to the hospital and is presently in critical condition in ICU for observation.

State BJP accuses DAN govt of misgovernance, injustice

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DIMAPUr, NovEMBEr 10 (MExN): Cracks in the DAN coalition came to the fore today with the State BJP submitting a memorandum to the Governor of Nagaland, PB Acharya highlighting “injustice and mis-governance of the DAN Government.”

This is an issue confronting Naga people and the party cannot remain silent while the people in the State are facing utter misery, stated the BJP’s memo to Governor released to media here by its spokesman M Yanghose Sangtam.

The State unit of Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) had earlier said that it will review its alliance with the Democratic Alliance of Nagaland (DAN) coalition led by Naga People’s Front (NPF) following the removal of MLA Mmhonlumo Kikon as Parliamentary Secretary.

Accusing the DAN Government of crossing “all limits of corruption,” the Party memo said, “Unless corrective measures are taken urgently, the society is being pushed down to abnormally low level, where there is no law, development, vision or direction.” Citing “irregularities and rampant corruption” as detected by the Comptroller & Auditor General (A&AG) Reports, the State BJP accused the DAN of preventing “unbiased investigation” of corruption by State Vigilance Commission by rendering it “toothless.” It called for the Governor’s intervention with appropriate measures noting that people were suffering under the weight of mis-governance and injustice.

The party, it stated, is committed to stand and work for corruption free governance as asserted by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The BJP Team was led by its President Visasolie Longue; Finance and Development Convener HK Khulu IAS (Rtd); Advisor BJP IK Sema, former President Dr. M Chuba Ao and State Executive Member Dr. Temsuwati Ao.

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People rush to ditch old banknotes

NEW DELHI/MUMBAI, NovEMBEr 10 (rEUtErs): Indian banks called in thousands of police on Thursday to manage huge queues outside branches, as people tried to exchange bank notes abruptly pulled out of circulation by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in a crackdown on “black money”.

Modi announced the shock move on Tuesday night to ditch 500 and 1,000 rupee notes - worth a combined $256 billion - that he said were fuelling corruption, being forged and even paying for attacks by Islamist militants against India.

Lines formed before banks reopened after being shut on Wednesday to prepare for the change, as people tried to swap the worthless cash for smaller bills or new 2,000 rupee notes being rushed into circulation and made to be harder to counterfeit.

Some people frustrated by the long wait got into arguments at Canara Bank near the parliament building in New Delhi, as people barged into queues that wound through the branch and on to the street outside.

“Why is there no-one here to manage anything?” shouted one man, as he jostled with others in the line.

Branch manager S.K. Verma, unable to get through to the local police station, called an emergency hotline for help.

“I want two policemen deputed outside my branch!” he said. Twenty police stood outside a nearby outlet of the Reserve Bank of India, the central

Deposits above Rs 2.5 lakh to face tax plus, 200 per cent penalty on mismatch

NEW DELHI, NovEMBEr 10 (PtI): Further dangling the stick, government on Wednesday night warned that cash deposits above Rs 2.5 lakh threshold under the 50-day window could attract tax plus, a 200 per cent penalty in case of income mismatch. “We would be getting reports of all cash deposited during the period of November 10 to December 30, 2016, above a threshold of Rs 2.5 lakh in every account.

The (tax) department would do matching

of this with income returns filed by the depositors. And suitable action may follow,” Revenue Secretary Hashmukh Adhia said on Wednesday night.

Any mismatch with income declared by the account holder will be treated as a case of tax evasion. “This would be treated as a case of tax evasion and the tax amount plus a penalty of 200 per cent of the tax payable would be levied as per the Section 270(A) of the Income Tax Act,” he said.

‘New Rs 50, Rs 100, Rs 1,000 notes soon’ Police patrol as people queue outside a branch of the State Bank of india to exchange old high denomination bank notes in Old Delhi, November 10. (REUTERS)

Trading of farm combank, letting in customers modities around the couna few at a time. try was disrupted for the second day on Thursday CASH CRUNCH Although a few people and in many markets farmwere able to exchange their ers were struggling to sell old money for new notes, their produce.

Prices of perishable there were strict caps on account withdrawals and fruit and vegetables have most came away with bun- fallen by up to a quarter as dles of lower-denomina- traders were unable to sell them to vendors, who pay tion bills.

People were allowed to in cash.

“Most transactions of make a one-time exchange of 4,000 rupees in cash and farm commodities are conone-time account with- ducted in cash and since drawals of 10,000 rupees, cash is not available we are capped at 20,000 rupees not able to sell,” said Rohan Ursal, a trader based in per week.

Cash dispensers re- Pune in the western state of mained closed and were Maharashtra. due to reopen on Friday.

It was the same story for CLEANER SYSTEM In television interviews, senior bureaucrats in the capital’s government dis- Finance Minister Arun Jaittrict and daily labourers in ley defended the switch, Old Delhi, where youths saying India was moving reserved places in lines to to a “cleaner system”, and rebutting criticism that the earn some cash.

government was resorting to arbitrary and authoritarian methods of running the economy.

But he said it would take two or three weeks for new 500 and 2,000 rupee notes to be put into circulation, replacing old notes worth 17 trillion rupees ($256 billion) that can be exchanged until December 30.

One economist said that Modi, by fixating on black money in the form of physical cash, had failed to recognise how tax evasion and financial crime works - for example by underinvoicing to create illicit wealth, using informal hawala networks to move offshore or buying gold and real estate.

“This very conception of ‘black money’ is absurd,” left-leaning economist Prabhat Patnaik wrote in The Citizen, an online daily.

NEW DELHI, NovEMBEr 10 (IANs): After demonetisation of Rs 500 and Rs 1,000 banknotes, the government on Thursday said new Rs 50 and Rs 100 notes, having new design and security features, will soon be issued without withdrawing the existing ones.

“Design of Rs 50 and Rs 100 notes will also be changed. These notes with new design features will be slowly infused (into the system),” Economic Affairs Secretary Shaktikanta Das told reporters at the twoday Economic Editors’ Conference that started here on Thursday.

“The existing Rs 50 and Rs 100 notes

will continue to be legal tender,” he added.

Das said new Rs 1,000 denomination notes having new design and security features will also be issued soon.

New notes of Rs 500 and Rs 2,000 denomination are being issued starting Thursday in banks and post offices. No new Rs 1,000 notes are being issued immediately.

All banks have been directed to work for 12 hours on Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday to clear the rush of desperate customers for exchange transactions and, if required, remain open even next Sunday (November 20).

Old Rs 500, Rs 1,000 notes can be used for utility payments NEW DELHI, NovEMBEr 10 (IANs): Old Rs 500 and Rs 1,000 notes can be used by people towards making payment for utility services like water and electricity till November 11 midnight, the Finance Ministry said on Thursday.

“Such old notes to be accepted for payment of utility charges like water and electricity till November 11 midnight. Records to be maintained,” Economic Affairs Secretary Shaktikanta Das said in a tweet.

The old Rs 500 and 1,000 notes will also be accepted for payment of fees, charges, taxes, and penalty to central and state governments, including municipal-

ities and local bodies, Das tweeted.

A government notification had earlier said that the old Rs 500 and Rs 1,000 notes can be used for making payments in government hospitals, pharmacies in government hospitals, at railway ticketing counters, ticket counters of government or public sector undertaking buses and airline ticketing counters at airports for purchase of tickets till November 11.

The notification specified that all establishments allowed to carry transaction till November 11 will have to maintain a complete account of record of stock and sale of transactions made with old Rs 500 and Rs 1,000 banknotes.

DBs & GBs are the eyes, ears, NNagaDAO protest non release of grant & mouth of the district admin NACO’s failure to release funds puts 30,000 people at risk in Nagaland

Kejong Chang asks DBs & GBs to honour the institution at Dimapur District Dobashi Golden Jubilee Morung Express News Dimapur | November 10

Nagaland State Parliamentary Secretary for DB & GB Affairs and Horticulture, Kejong Chang, today stressed on ‘Revival’ of the institution of the DB (Do bashi) or ‘interpreter’, introduced during the British time, to strengthen the hands of the district administration.

Ninety-four-year old Kejong, the oldest member in the present Nagaland Legislative Assembly, said as in the past the role of a DB is not only confined to being an interpreter but, most importantly, to act as guardian of Naga customary laws and practices.

“DBs and GBs are the eyes, ears and mouth of the districts administration and therefore the role and duties of the DBs and GBs are enormous and powerful,” Kejong said in his address at the Golden Jubilee celebration of the ‘Dimapur District Dobashi’ held at DDSC Stadium here today.

Kejong, who represents Tuensang Sadar-II, said he was at home with the DBs and GBs as he too served as a DB for 44 years beginning 1945 till his retirement as PA to deputy commissioner, travelling the length and breadth of the Eastern Nagaland and Mokokchung in the than Naga Hills and under NEFA. “When I first joined as a DB in 1945, my salary under British Raj was Rs. 35, which was huge money during that time with Rs. 1, you can buy 8 kilo rice,” he said to the applause of all DBs present.

The Parliamentary Secretary however reminded the present-day DBs that in earlier times, the DBs un-

derwent a lot of risks and hardships, especially during the peak of the Naga movement.

“I don’t know about other districts, but in the then Tuensang district, 44 DBs died in the line of duty between the Naga undergrounds and Indian Army,” he said, adding that the present-day DBs and GBs should take inspiration from the sacrifices of their past counterparts, whose motto was to safeguard public interest and safety.

In the same vein, Kejong said DBs and GBs, being the custodian and protector of Naga customary law and usages, should never accept bribes as it would erode the respect and honour of their institutions, which are the backbone of Naga society as well as district administration.

ADC Dimapur, Elizabeth Ngully, in her address, said Dimapur being a cosmopolitan district with all Naga tribes and other communities residing in the district, the DBs of Dimapur need to be more alert, sincere and alive to various problems and situations which other districts may not encounter.

As a reminder, Elizabeth also asked whether the present-day DBs are living upto the expectations of the public and whether the respect for DBs have diminished or not.

President, All Nagaland Dobashi Association; President of GBs Association (Sadar) Dimapur and PA to DC Kohima, also greeted and exhorted the Dimapur DBs. Cultural troupes from Pihekhu (Sumi), Old Showuba (Yimchungrü) and Bamun Pukhuri (Kachari) presented their respective traditional dances on the occasion.

President, Dimapur District DB Association, L Nokremba Yimchungrü, delivered the welcome address and Convenor, jubilee planning committee, Khekuto Sema, proposed vote of thanks.

Workers in the field of HIV/AIDS seen here at a rally in Kohima protesting the non payment of salaries to NGO staff by the National AIDS Control Organisation, thereby affecting 30,000 people in Nagaland State. (Morung Photo)

Our Correspondent Kohima | November 10

In protest against the National AIDS Control Organization’s (NACO) non-payment of work done for HIV and AIDS intervention in Nagaland State, the Network of Nagaland Drugs and AIDS Organization (NNagaDAO) today staged a protest rally here.

Expressing resentment towards NACO for non release of grant for the last fiscal year, the rally started from NNagaDAO office, making its way to the Chief Minister’s residence.

Among the many protest placards, some read: ‘Employee not slave,’ ‘Pay our rightful dues for the work done for prevention of HIV, care and support,’ ‘Prevent HIV/AIDS by timely release of fund,’ ‘We have worked, give us our salary,’ ‘No pay no work,’ ‘We demand immediate government intervention.’

“We are gathered here to show our resentment,” NNagaDAO President Abou Mere told the media persons adding that they are representing more than 30,000 people, “because it is not just the staff or the families but we also represent the key population.”

NACO’s intervention is critical in controlling the spread of HIV/AIDS in Nagaland. So, when the intervention is hampered, then more than 30,000 people are going to suffer, said Mere.

In the last financial year, many staff had suffered because they had to take loans at high interest rates in order to pay their children’s school fees and house rent; more so house owners have been complaining for them to vacate houses, he informed.

Mere said NNagaDAO was hopeful that the State Government will come to rescue as it has an obligation to protect the citizens. “HIV is

a health issue and it is a State subject therefore we are confident that the Government will act accordingly,” he said.

“The non release of HIV grants to NGOs working in the field of HIV and AIDS field has left its grassroots staff without a salary for the last fiscal year (December 2015 to March 2016),” stated the NNagaDAO President in a representation addressed to Nagaland State Chief Minister TR Zeliang, requesting his intervention to resolve the issue.

The representation further noted that the NACO and the Nagaland State AIDS Control Society (NSACS) have been constantly engaged in blame-game while the NGOs and its staff continue to suffer.

This delay in payment of its staff is causing huge burden to their family and to the organization and to the critical work of HIV in the field, it stated.

“Your timely intervention

will not only help to protect the rights of the HIV and AIDS grassroots workers and will go a long way in ensuring the effective implementation of HIV and AIDS programme in the State in future,” the representation stated.

NNagaDAO also requested the CM to take measures that prevent third parties to exploit its citizen, particularly when s/he belongs to the weaker section of the community.

It informed that majority of the grassroots workers in the field of HIV are People Living with HIV and People who Use Drugs.

Stating that the Constitution of India guarantees, Protection of life and liberty (Article 21), Equality before law (Article 14) and Non-discrimination (Article 14 & 15), NNagaDAO asserted that the Nagaland State Government has the constitutional obligation to take legislative and administrative actions for realization of the right to life and protect its citizen.

It appealed the Chief Minister to intervene with all the influence “under your command and to facilitate the release of the pending grants to all the organizations affected by this crisis.”

Further, it requested the CM to address the barriers and take measures to ensure that the backlog funds from the last fiscal year be released at the earliest by NACO. A copy of the representation was also submitted to Nagaland State Governor PB Acharya, Lok Sabha MP Neiphiu Rio and Chief Secretary Pankaj Kumar.

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National Legal Services Day at Tseminyu held Amur Falcon ‘Hakhizhe’

released in Dimapur

TsemiNyu, November 10 (mexN): Kohima District Legal Services Authority organised a legal awareness programme cum prize distribution ceremony of essay competition in commemoration of the National Legal Services Day at Tseminyu on November 9.

A press release informed that the programme was chaired by Panel Lawyer Hisinlo Himb where he highlighted the various activities carried out by the Legal Services Authority and added that the main objectives of the programme is to sensitized the legal rights to the marginalised section of the society.

Welcome address was delivered by Kenyuseng Tep, President Rengma Hoho.

In his address, he thanked KDLSA for organising legal

women and children.

Justin Magh, Advocate spoke on the basic rights with regard to Right to Information Act, 2005, Consumer Protection Act, 1986 and the Fundamental Rights and Duties.

The programme was followed by prize distribution ceremony of essay competition which was conducted in the month of October

by KDLSA on Child Rights in the context of Nagaland KDLSA members with students and others during the legal awareness programme cum which was presented by prize distribution ceremony of essay competition in commemoration of the National Legal Vikhweno M. Meratsu, ADC, Services Day held at Tseminyu on November 9.

Tseminyu to the winners. awareness programme and Village Council Member’s relating to women and The 1st position was bagged expressed some of the is- as well as their qualifica- children. She also high- by Avitoli Swu GHS Chunsues and problems faced by tion/disqualification and lighted the various rights likha, 2nd position Godfrey the people under Tseminyu also dealt with the various and protection of women Magh GHS Tesophenyu, 3rd sub-division. provisions of the Act. and children dealt with Do- position Kesinga Tep GHS Panel Lawyer Apila Panel Lawyer Esther mestic Violence Act, Right Kasha respectively.

Sangtam spoke on Village Khing spoke on Laws relat- to Education, Child Labour, The programme ended Children along with others release satellite tagged Amur falcon named ‘Hakhizhe’on November 10.

Council Act, 1978. She ing to Women & Children. Juvenile Justice Care & Pro- with an interactive session of the place for Bird watchhighlighted the powers, She began with the various tection Act 2015 and vari- where various issues were Dimapur, Novem- received here.

The tagging was done ing and Birds photography. ber 10 (mexN): As a sign functions and duties of the constitutional provisions ous schemes provided for discussed. of appreciating the efforts by Dr. R. Sureshkumar, sci- During the event he invited of Hakhizhe village in con- entist of Wildlife Institute the villagers, especially chilserving Amur falcons, the of India in association with dren and women among satellite tagged bird named four Hungarian Scientists them to release the birds to after the village (‘Hakh- belonging to Birdlife Hun- appreciate their efforts for kohima, November 10 students and two caretaker students. izhe’) was released in this gary who are internation- achieving this success.

On the special occasion teachers small village today. ally known for Falcon projOn the occasion, Saty(mexN): Government Primary School, D-Block, Kohima today ob- also received gifts from the school auThis village in the Ni- ects. The project is funded aprakash Tripathi, IFS, served Children’s Day at Naga Heri- thority as recognition to their commit- uland range of Dimapur by Ministry of environ- Chief wildlife warden of ment and sincerity towards imparting forest division took up ment, forests and climate Nagaland congratulated tage Village, Kisama.

Children’s Day falls on Novem- quality education to the students. conservation efforts be- change. It is implemented the villagers. Other officers Teacher Incharge of the school, fore three years in order in association with Depart- from the state government ber 14, but the school observed today due to final exams scheduled for Samina also exhorted the students to provide safe passage to ment of Forests, environ- and representatives from to be sincere in studies as final exams the migratory Amur fal- ment and climate change accommodation partner November 15. hotel Tragopan were presOn the occasion children per- are approaching. She also wished cons which come in lakhs of Nagaland.

Speaking on the occa- ent. Kakheto, president of formed dance, songs and poem students of Class-IV all success in to roost in nearby plantarecitation. As mark of love for chil- their future endeavours adding that tions. The conservation ef- sion, Dr. R. Sureshkumar JFMC Hakhize village in dren, teachers also presented gifts only through hard work success fort was taken up by the vil- praised the efforts of the his vote of thanks acknowlto students and hosted a sumptuous would come. Government Primary lagers voluntarily and has Hakhizhe villagers in con- edged the Niuland Range Students and teachers of Government Primary School, D-Block, Kohima during lunch for them. Special gifts were School, D-Block is one of the best achieved this by their hard servation and spoke about Office and Dimapur Forest work, stated a press release the ecotourism potential Division. the Children’s Day event held at Naga Heritage Village, Kisama on November 10. also presented to outgoing Class-IV schools in Kohima town.

GPS D-Block Kohima observes Children’s Day

Approach road, guest house inaugurated at Wokha Introducing ‘Clinical Spa’ in Dimapur!

Wokha, November 10 (mexN): The approach road from Wokha Village ‘A’ Khel to National Highway 2 was inaugurated by Thungdeno, Project Director, DRDA Wokha. She appreciated the Wokha Village Council and Village Development Board for judiciously making use of the fund meant for developing the village and expressed much delight in the works efficiently exhibited, according to a press release from Mhonthung E-Rui, VDB Secretary and Zujanbemo Lotha, Council Secretary, Wokha Village.

“If funds are judiciously used in the manner as shown then the concerned departments will also extend all possible help,” she added.

Thungbeni Ngullie, BDO Wokha block, also expressed appreciation to the village authorities for the excellent implementation of the public funds, the release further

Morung Express News Dimapur | November 10

Mhomo Tungoe, SDO (Civil) Wokha with DRDA officials and the villagers during the inauguration of Wokha Village guest house.

said. She also assured full cooperation to the village if the authorities concerned work in unity for further development of the village.

Meanwhile, Mhomo Tungoe, SDO (Civil) Wokha Sadar inaugurating the guest house at the village expressed pleasure to the

village authorities for judiciously making use of the fund meant for the development of the village. “Public funds should be always judiciously used,” he exhorted the gathering. He further assured cooperation from the administration even in the days to come.

The inaugural prayer for the road was pronounced by O. Thungben Kikon, Pastor, Wokha Village Baptist Church, while prayer for the guest house was pronounced by James Kithan, Associate Pastor, Wokha Village Baptist Church.

Offering women and men, the unique opportunity to enjoy new gold standards in medical aesthetics, Family Health Clinic has set up a ‘Clinical Spa’ to cater to various corrective treatments including for Skin Tightening, Pigmentation, Stretch Marks, Acne Scar, Facial Rejuvenation etc. This is reportedly the first venture in Nagaland, where all procedures are done under doctor’s supervision.

During a press meet, Dr. Kahuka Sema, Proprietor of Family Health Clinic introduced the Clinical Spa and explained the concept behind the launch. He stated that there are corrective treatments which don’t require people to undergo surgery but unfortunately, a lot of people are not even aware of it. And they continue to use expensive creams in the hope of skin

improvement. Worldwide, these treatments are highly sought after as they are safe, deliver best results, and almost instantly, he said.

He introduced “Venus Viva”, one of the first equipment available in the entire North East region for now, which is a revolutionary, fully customizable US-FDA cleared most advanced equipment in the aesthetic world that combines Smart Scan technology and Nano Fractional Radio Frequency (RF) in a single system.

The treatment is said to have set a benchmark especially in skin tightening, face-lift, minimizing wrinkles, facial pigmentations and skin laxity. It also effectively treats textual irregularities, superficial skin lesions, pores, scars and acne scars.

Till date, no treatment for the above conditions appears satisfactory with medication. Only surgery seems to be better in

A technician at the newly launched ‘Clinical Spa’ displaying Venus Viva, a next generation Skin Resurfacing and Facial Remodeling equipment. (Morung Photo)

some. However, with the advanced Venus Viva, the treatment is absolutely non-invasive and gives better results in most patients.

Also available at the Clinical Spa is treatment for permanent hair reduction through US-FDA cleared and clinically proven de-

vice. Another interesting service is the imported ear piercing machine which is ideal for children and adults looking for a painless experience.

‘Clinical Spa’ is located at Family Health Clinic, K.E.Complex, Nagarjan Junction, Dimapur.

NCRC Sumi Purana Bazar celebrates 25 year

Dimapur, November 10 (mexN): The NCRC Sumi Purana Bazaar celebrated 25 year (Silver Jubilee) on November 9 and 10 on the theme “Proclaim the Liberty” based on Leviticus 25:10 at the local church premises.

On the first day Sumi NCRC Executive Secretary, Rev. Tokheho Swu graced the occasion as the main speaker. The Jubilee greeting was shared by Dr. Hokuto Jimo, the Chairman of the Jubilee Planning Board. The Jubilee Souvenir was dedicated and released by Rev. Dr. Shiwoto Assumi, Senior Pastor.

The NCRC Sumi Padumpukhuri presented the Jubilee Choir song and the female voice of NCRC Sumi Dimapur also presented a special number on the occasion.

The Sunday school and Youth mem(6th from left) Solomon L. Awomi, President, East Dimapur Business Association (EDBA) bers also performed for the opening cerinaugurated a Aadhar Kendra & Pan Card Centre of M/S J.R Travels at Purana Bazar. Others who attended the programme were Chief Judicial Magistrate Inalo Zhimomi, Zonal Sales Manager (AIRTEL), Rajesh Kumar Singh, AIRCEL (Admn.), Rajat Paul, Mukibur Rahman, Vice-President (EDBA), Toviho Sumi, Treasurer (EDBA), Atoka Zhimomi, Convenor, Greviances Cell(EDBA). Aadhar Card application form new and correction will be issued from November 15 from M/S J. R Travels, Purana Bazaar. For further information TueNsaNg, Novemcontact: 8794444439.

emony with dances and songs. On the second day the Jubilee Monolith was inaugurated to the Lord by Rev. Tokheho Swu, Executive Secretary NCRC Sumi. Vihuto Sheqi Chairman NCRC Sumi Council greeted the congregation, Leshelimi group presented a special number and Akheto Chophy Chairman, Deacon Board proposed the word of thanks.

The speaker of the programme Rev. Dr. Shiwoto Assumi, Sr. Pastor NCRC Sumi Purana Bazaar spoke on the significance of the Jubilee and exalted God for His blessings and protection upon the church since its inception. The programme was followed by a sumptuous Jubilee feast.

More updates can be read at the church website www.ncrcsumipuranabazar.org

Rev. Tokheho Swu, Executive Secretary NCRC Sumi inaugurating the jubilee monolith in the presence of Rev. Dr. Shiwoto Sr. Pastor Purana Bazar (right) and Rev. Akhato Swu (left) Pastor, NCRC Thilixu.

TOTs on Community First Responder in Tsg underway

Information on GPF through SMSs

kohima, November 10 (mexN): All the State Government officials whose Provident Fund account are maintained

by Account General (A&E) Office are informed that an Online GPF Information System will be hoisted shortly on the AG office website where all information on GPF will be made available through SMSs. This system will enable the subscribers to view information such as ledger Balances, Deposits of a particular year, Debits, Status of their balances, for the current year as well as the previous year directly from the Internet using valid user ID and password.

A Subscriber Registration Form has been sent to all the Heads of Department for due distribution at the Directorate Of-

fices as well as District Offices. All forms may be filled in as per column requirement and sent to this Office after due consolidation at the Directorate Offices. The same may be resubmitted to this Office on or before November 30. In case the Registration forms have not been received, the same may be collected from the concerned Branch of Office during Office hour.

For any doubt or query, Government officials can write directly to the Deputy Accountant General (A&E) Kahoto J Yepthomi via e-mail at kahoto_j@yahoo. co.in or agaenagaland@cag.gov.in This was stated in a press release issued by Sr Accounts Officer, Information System Cell, Account General (A&E) Office.

ber 10 (mexN): To enhance the knowledge and skill on how to respond to any emergencies related to natural and manmade disasters, a five-day Training of Trainers (TOTs) on Community First Responder (CFR) got underway at CKS Hall, Tuensang on November 9.

The training is organized by District Disaster Management Authority (DDMA), Tuensang in collaboration with CD & Home Guard supported

by Nagaland State Disaster Management Authority.

The chief guest, Alem Jongshi, Deputy Commissioner of Tuensang, in his speech, encouraged the participants to be very serious in their training as

Alem Jongshi, DC Tuensang along with DDMA officials, MOTs from State Disaster Response Force- CD&HG and participants for TOTs on Community First Responder at CKS Hall, Tuensang on November 9.

they are going to become the trainers to disseminate the knowledge and skills in their respective blocks.

Saying that a student’s mistake is just a fail attempt, but a teacher’s mistake is going to impact a generation, he also urged the participants to equip

themselves with every details and skills imparted by the master trainers.

Also, Temsuwangshi Jamir, District Disaster Management Officer (DDMO) in-charge of Tuensang, in his keynote address, underscored that community is always the

first responder in any disaster before actual help arrives. He therefore said that this CFR module training was developed in order to equip the communities in an effective manner to save precious lives and also help the local administration.

DDMO also said the

vision of CRF training is to train as many people as possible across the villages of the State and build a safe and resilient society. He also added that methodology for the training will follow demonstration on first aid and search and rescue techniques, hands-on practical session by trainees, mock exercise etc.

More than thirty participants from seven subdivisions who are going to become TOTs in their respective blocks are currently attending the intensive training. They are being trained by Master of Trainers (MOTs) from State Disaster Response Force- CD&HG and resource persons from DDMA. The training will culminate on November 13.

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People across NE throng banks to exchange money

AgArtAlA/AizAwl, November 10 (iANS): There was a frenzied rush at most banks and post offices across the northeastern states on Thursday to exchange the now-demonetised Rs 500 and Rs 1,000 notes and withdraw money.

As ATMs remained closed on Thursday for the second consecutive day in the entire northeastern region, people thronged banks since early morning to exchange the scrapped notes with new ones.

Even before the banks opened at 10 a.m., long queues were seen outside bank branches across the northeastern region and also at post office counters for replacement of notes.

"Out of the seven northeast-

ern states, Tripura, Mizoram and Manipur are yet to get the new Rs 500 and Rs 2,000 denomination currency notes. We are not sure when the new currency notes would be distributed among the customers," SBI Regional Manager Dipak Chowdhury told IANS. He said: "Today (Thursday) people are only depositing old Rs 500 and Rs 1,000 notes in their bank accounts. In limited quantities, we are giving Rs 100 and smaller denomination currency notes. We are trying our best to make available new Rs 500 and Rs 2,000 and lower denomination currency notes from Saturday-Sunday."

"People are cooperating with the bank staff and there is no report of any untoward incident

from anywhere in the Northeast. Most of the bank staff and officials are doing the note exchange-related work," the SBI official said.

Chowdhury said a high-level meeting of senior bank officials was held in Guwahati on Wednesday to discuss the modalities to deal with the situation arising out of scrapping of the high-denomination currency notes. Trade and business activities has been badly hit in the region, as most traders were refusing to accept the old Rs 500/Rs 1,000 notes.

Even the Tripura State Electricity Corporation, most jewellers, cooking gas dealers and travel agencies in Tripura were not accepting the old notes, put-

ting a large number of people to great difficulty.

However, most petrol pumps and medicine shops in Tripura, Mizoram, Manipur and other northeastern states were accepting the old Rs 500 and Rs 1,000 notes.

The situation in the neighbouring Manipur, Mizoram and southern Assam was also no different.

Meanwhile, adequate security arrangements have been made at all bank branches in Tripura and other northeastern states to help both bankers and people in the transaction and prevent any untoward situation.

"The bank authorities had sought security at all bank branches. Accordingly, we have deployed armed security personnel at all bank branches across

Tripura," state Director General of Police K. Nagaraj told IANS. Northeast Frontier Railway's (NFR) Chief Public Relations officer Pranav Jyoti Sharma, in a press release, said the railway stations across northeastern region are not in a position to offer refunds immediately.

"Railway stations are not adequately equipped with money from the RBI to be disbursed as per the new mandate," the NFR spokesman said.

The Tripura Food, Civil Supplies and Consumer Affairs Department told the petroleum dealers to avoid inconvenience to the public, and instructed them to continue to accept the old Rs 500 and Rs 1,000 notes until November 11.

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NO.M-905/16/9695-96: Notice is hereby given that Shri/Smti. Sanuo Obed –Vrs- Angukali Zhimo resident of Dimapur, Nagaland under Rule 50 & 51 of Assam Land Revenue Regulation 1886 have applied for Mutation of Land described in the schedule below:The undersigned under rule 52 of the said Rules do hereby invites claims/objection concerning to the said land, if any & should be submitted to this court in writing on or before 10-12-16.

Schedule of land and boundary Name of Patta holder: Sanuo Obed & Angukali Zhimo Village/Block No: Darogapathar, Padumpukhuri Patta No: 77/23, Dag No : 152/101 Area: 04-02-10/ 01-03-07 Sd/- Deputy Commissioner Dimapur : Nagaland

PLV from Nagaland adjudged UNC decides to intensify economic blockade best volunteer in Northeast Newmai News Network Senapati | November 10

DimApur, November 10 (mexN): B Yemlong Chaba, a Para Legal Volunteer (PLV) attached to Tuensang District Legal Services Authority was awarded the Zonal (North East Zone) Best Para Legal Volunteers in the regional category.

The award was given by the Chief Justice of India TS Thakur who graced the “National Legal Services Day & Commendation Ceremony” organised by National Legal Services Authority (NALSA) at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi on November 9. The award includes a Commendation Certificates, Commendation Mementoes and token gifts.

At the State Level, the Kohima District Legal Services Authorities (KDLSA) was adjudged the best performing District in the State of Nagaland for 2015-16.

According to a press note from Nagaland State Legal Service Authority, KDLSA Secretary, MT Therieh; TDLSA Secretary Nokshi Kano; LDLSA Secretary Victo Sema; and PDLSA Secretary Somet Chang represented the state of Nagaland at the event.

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Yemlong Chaba is a PLV under the supervision of Legal Aid Clinic, New Chingmei Circle, situated 35 Km away from the Tuensang headquarter. Accorign to NSLSA, there are 6 villages under its purview and the clinic is one of the most active in the State with highest number of success stories dealing with various welfare schemes, woman and child related issues, victim of crimes and domestic violence.

Yemlong have carried out various legal services and activities such as implementation of NALSA Schemes-2015; success stories on Victim of Disasters/ Victims Compensation & others; visits to jails/Homes to ensure Legal care and support; community related works on Legal Awareness & prompt legal Assistance; contribution & coordination to stakeholders; court related activities viz. drafting RTI/Affidavits etc; and initiation & participation in Legal awareness programmes.

Among other cases, Yemlong has aided a 12 year old disabled boy, in availing the entitlement through Disability Benefits Schemes, Disability Certificates and helped the boy enrolin the school, GMS Chingmei.

In another case, an aggrieved blind lady who stops receiving her Disability benefits under disability schemes in 2014 was also given justice after his prolonged inquiry, pursuance and deliberation with the concern Departments.

Yemlong also rescued a 14 year old girl from Dimapur who was mistreated and faced violent harassment, working as a domestic helper.

NSLSA said he constantly helps downtrodden and illiterate people who approach clinic seeking assistance in various matter such as drafting applications and petitions; procuring of Residential Certificates; ST, SC, Backward and indigenous certificates; Adhaar cards; and filling up of Bank Account forms etc. apart from legal advices on various topics and legal awareness camps.

Legal Services Authorities attended the programme, it added.

Currently there are more than 20, 00,000 trained PLVs engaged in Legal Services Clinics, Front Offices established under the auspices of the Nation-

Over 5,700 Bru refugees identified as bona fide Mizoram residents AizwAl, November 10 (pti): Altogether 5,725 people of 1,109 Bru refugee families have been identified till date as bona fide residents of Mizoram so that they could be repatriated from three refugee camps of North Tripura. Mizoram additional secretary for Home, Lalbiakzama, on Thursday said the identification was conducted in the Kaskau relief camp since November 2 and was followed by those at Khakchangpara and Hamsapara.

The identification process would continue tomorrow at Asapara relief camp where officials from Mizoram would conduct the identification, he said.

Mizoram-Tripura border Mamit district Deputy Commissioner Lalbiaksangi told media officials completed the identification process at Hamsapara camp last evening and went to Kanchanpur in the same district on Thursday where they would be camping till November 21.

As per the Road Map – V for Bru repatriation, the repatriation was proposed to commence from November 30 while the state government officials expressed apprehension that the deadline might not be met due to various reasons including the failure of the Ministry of Home Affairs to decide on some issues.

Rijiju: There is nothing like 'more Indian or less Indian' ShilloNg, November 10 (iANS): Minister of State for Home Kiren Rijiju on Thursday urged the north-eastern people not to be captives within their own borders, saying there is nothing like 'more Indian or less Indian'.

"I keep telling my people, student friends, colleagues that we should not be coming under the syndrome of frontiers of our own isolation or our own boundary. We cannot be captive of our own frontiers," Rijiju told the Tenth Biennial National Conference of the Physics Academy of North East (PANE) here in Meghalaya.

"We are a world in ourselves. Some people say the North East or South India, Jammu and Kashmir should merge with the mainstream. We cannot say that the North East should merge with the mainstream of India.

"Every state is a mainstream state, every society, every religious group is a mainstream of this country. There is nothing called more Indian or less Indian. We are all same," he said. "Everybody is citizen of this country. There is nothing to say that we are far away from the national capital of mainland India. For me there is nothing mainland or side land. We are a part of this country and we must respect that," the BJP MP from Arunachal Pradesh said. "I have a full confidence in my own ability. Whichever society or culture I practice or belong to is my mainstream. If I live in a small village outside the capital in a remote corner of India, that is my mainstream."

al Legal Services Authority (NALSA). Legal services Authority were envisaged and established under the legal Services Authorities Act, 1987 with mandate of spreading and disseminating Legal Awareness across the Country.

The "emergency United Naga Council (UNC) Presidential Council Meeting' with frontal organizations of All Naga Students’ Association, Manipur (ANSAM), Naga Women Union (NWU) and senior leaders held here today at UNC office in Senapati, has decided to intensify the ongoing indefinite economic blockade, including banning the construction of Trans Asian Railways and National Projects in 'Naga territories'.

The meeting re-affirmed that the Naga people "will not compromise our rights over land, identity, history, tradition, culture, custom and time honored institutions under any circumstances till a written official assurance from the Government of India is received on the position of creating new districts(s) since, the Nagas have declared severance of political ties with the communal Government of Manipur".

Today's meeting was called to review the ongoing Indefinite economic blockade including banning the construction of Trans Asian Railways and National projects in Naga territories which was launched form the midnight of November 1, 2016 in protest against the "lopsided decision of the communal Government of Manipur to declare the so called Sadar Hills and Jiribam sub division into full fledged districts".

According to the UNC, today's meeting seriously viewed and condemned the "autocratic policy" of the Government of Manipur, for dishonoring the letter and spirit of the 4 Memorandum of Understanding (MoUs), signed between the Naga people and the

Government of Manipur (GoM) on December 14,1981; between the GoM and ANSAM on November 10, 1992; between the Government of Manipur and Naga Students’ Federation(NSF) on September 27, 1996; and between the Government of Manipur and UNC and ANSAM on June 23,1998 agreeing upon that not even an inch of Naga ancestral land and its original should be touched while creating any new district and also a written assurance given by the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA), Government of India on November 24, 2011.

The Naga leaders then appealed and informed to all tribes, frontal and regional organizations and the general public to extend fullest co-operation towards the movement unitedly "at this crucial juncture in order to defend and protect our ancestral land and rights".

The meeting strongly warned to all the transporters not to violate and defy the "directives" of Naga people. "Anyone violating this directive shall be at his/her own risk," the UNC further warned.

Fuel shortages as blockade continues Meanwhile, there is no petrol and diesel in stock in the state, Manipur Chief secretary Oinam Nabakishore said on Thursday. Nabakishore told IANS that it was the result of the indefinite economic blockade imposed by the United Naga Council (UNC). He said over 150 loaded oil tankers have been stranded at Khatkhati in Assam and nearly 1,800 trucks loaded with goods and oil tankers have been stranded beyond Manipur's border at Mao Gate.

(With inputs from IANS)

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I, Zothangpull Kesiezie w/o Dr. Vikethonyü Kesiezie aged about 45 years r/o New Ministers’ Hill, Kohima of the State of Nagaland do hereby solemnly affirm and declares as under: 1. That I am bonafide citizen of India and resident of the above mentioned address. 2. That my correct official name is Zothangpull Kesieze whereas in some of official document my name has been erroneously entered as Pull Kesieze, Zothangpul Kesieze and Zothangpuu Kesieze. 3. That the name Pull Kesieze, Zothangpul Kesieze, Zothangpuu Kesieze and Zothangpull Kesieze are one and the same person. 4. Henceforth my official name should be read as Zothangpull Kesieze.

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NPSC/EXAM/C-2/2013: All aspiring candidates are clearly informed that mobile phones, pagers, calculators and other communication devices are banned inside the examination halls under Rule 30 (1) V (State Civil & Other Services) Recruitment Rules, which is also reflected in the Admit Cards.

In the recently concluded NCS (P) 2016 Exams held on 8th October 2016 candidates bearing Roll Nos. 11067 and 13928 from Little Flower Higher Sec. School, Kohima and Government Higher Sec. School, Seikhazou respectively were found to be in possession of mobile phones inside the examination hall in contravention of the above mentioned rule.

The commission after thoroughly deliberating on the issue in its meeting held on 17/10/2016 decided to cancel the candidature of the said candidates from the current NCS and Allied Service Exams 2016 under Rule 30(A) of the Nagaland Public Service Commission (State Civil & Other Services) Recruitment (6th Amendment) Rules, 2011 Sd/- KHRUPI SOTHU, Secretary Nagaland Public Service Commission, Kohima

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WB probe into Tata tea project finds Vodafone opens new mini store in Dimapur it failed to protect Indian workers NEW DELHI, NovEmbEr 10 (THomsoN rEuTErs FouNDaTIoN): A World Bank investigation into a tea plantation project in India that it jointly finances with tea giant Tata Global Beverages has found that it has failed to tackle alleged abuses of impoverished workers, the group said on Wednesday.

The International Finance Corporation (IFC) - a member of the World Bank Group - said its accountability office began a probe into the project, run by Amalgamated Plantations Private Limited (APPL), after reports tea pickers were being exploited.

In a statement emailed to the Thomson Reuters Foundation, the IFC said it welcomed the investigation by the Compliance Advisor Ombudsman (CAO)

and would work towards improving conditions for workers in plantations in Assam.

“IFC is continually working with APPL in its ongoing programme of improving living and working conditions and will continue to collaborate with the CAO on the next steps, post-audit,” it said.

Officials from Tata Global Beverages and APPL were not immediately available for comment.

APPL was set up in 2009 to acquire and manage tea plantations previously owned by Tata Global Beverages - which owns Tetley, the second-largest tea brand in the world.

The IFC’s $7.8 million involvement in the $87 million “Tata Tea” project was aimed at promoting shareholder workers and

helping to create more than 30,000 permanent jobs.

Tata Global Beverages took a 41 percent stake in APPL and the IFC took 20 percent, with the remainder held by workers and smaller firms.

But complaints by charities and trade unions about exploitation and abuse of tea-pickers - including long working hours, low wages, lack of freedom of association, over-exposure to pesticides and poor health and living conditions - prompted the CAO to launch an investigation in February 2014.

The CAO’s findings, released on Monday, found the IFC failed to identify and address labour, social and environmental issues, including potential violations of Indian and inter-

national law, including those related to housing and wages.

“CAO finds that IFC has not assured itself that the wages paid by the client are consistent with IFC’s commitment to support jobs which offer a ‘way out of poverty’ or ‘protect and promote the health’ of workers,” it said.

The IFC’s investment also supported a problematic employee sharepurchase programme, the CAO found. It said APPL misrepresented the risks associated with buying stock, resulting in debt incurred by workers who came under pressure to buy shares.

The CAO said the IFC supported issuing more shares, reducing the value of workers’ shares and diluting their stake in APPL,

without consulting workershareholders.

Human Rights Watch called on the IFC to conduct a review of the social impact of its investment and work with its clients to improve the plight of impoverished tea pickers in Assam.

“The IFC has been sluggish in responding to its endemic failures and done little to remedy the impact of its past mistakes at the community level,” said Jessica Evans, senior international financial institutions researcher at HRW. “The IFC’s board should send the action plan back to the staff and require it to consult with workers and the groups that filed the complaints to make sure that all the violations are addressed and appropriate responses are developed.”

Samsung Galaxy J5 Attest your ID proof: What you need to reportedly explodes be careful about while exchanging notes

parIs, NovEmbEr 10 (ap): A Samsung phone user in France has said her Galaxy J5 smartphone caught fire and exploded. The model is different from the Galaxy Note 7 that has been recalled worldwide.

Lamya Bouyirdane told The Associated Press that she noticed the phone was very hot after she asked her four-yearold son to pass it over during a family gathering at her home.

She said she threw the phone away when she realised it had “swollen up” and smoke was coming out. The phone then caught fire and the back blew off. Her partner quickly extinguished it.

The South Korean company recently recalled millions of its Galaxy Note 7 smartphones globally because of a problem that caused the batteries to overheat and catch fire. William Stofega, a mobile analyst for IDC, said the incident in France was most likely an isolated one, noting that the phone has been on the market for several months now and this is the first report of a battery fire that he’s aware of. He added that problems involving lithium-ion batteries used in not just smartphones, but also laptop computers, have been around for years and there’s no easy fix for them.

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DImapur, NovEmbEr 10 (mExN): Vodafone India has opened a mini store here at 4th Mile. With the launch of the mini stores in Nagaland, Vodafone has consolidated its position as having one of the largest exclusive retail footprints in Nagaland by any telecom brand. Pursuing an aggressive retail growth strategy, Vodafone launched these stores in a global format, which would offer a uniform customer experience. With the launch of these new Vodafone Mini stores at prominent locations in Dimapur, Vodafone aims to provide best in class service experience to the new as well as the existing base of customers, stated a press release received here.

The Vodafone mini store was formally inaugurated by Bendangyanger Jamir,

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NEW DELHI, NovEmbEr 10 (busINEss sTaNDarD): Here 4. You can also exchange upto Rs 8. If you are going to deposit Rs 10 4,000 per day by filling a simple lakh but have declared an income mEDzIpHEma, No- quantity of fish consumed in in different districts and are 10 things to know if you are at the form and providing an ID proof that doesn’t match that amount, vEmbEr 10 (mExN): Nagaland comes from oth- requested the ICAR to conbank and waiting in line to get your to the bank. This could be done at please avoid doing this. This Three-day training on ‘Liveli- er State thus indicating the duct training in collaboranotes exchanged any bank irrespective of whether would be treated as the case of tax hood improvement through need to enhance fish pro- tion with line department. you have an account there or not. evasion and the tax amount, plus aquaculture practices in Na- duction in the State. He also 1. There is no limit to the amount The training will cover all a penalty of 200% of the tax pay- galand’ was inaugurated by urged the farmers to interact aspects of fish culture from being deposited in the bank 5. KYC: If the KYC is complete, there is no limit on the quantity and able, would be levied as per the Kevisa Kense, Director, De- and learn as much as possi- basic pond preparation to where you have an account but value of older notes that you can section 270(A) of the income tax partment of Fisheries, Gov- ble from the 3 days training. the marketing strategies. the I-T department will keep a put into your account. However, Act. In case of any query, you may ernment of Nagaland on NoYhuntan, DFO, Kohima Lectures will be delivered tab on the deposits which can’t where the compliance with KYC approach the control room of RBI vember 9 at ICAR RC for NEH stressed on the importance by experts from ICAR RC for be explained. Moreover, there is of management in fish cul- NEH region, Nagaland Cennorms is incomplete, a maximum by email or phone. You can mail Region, Nagaland Centre. no tax to be paid on deposits less Kevisa Kense main- ture and highlighted the tre, KVK, Dimapur, Departof Rs 50,000 can be deposited to publicquery@rbi.org.in or call than Rs 2.5 lakh. tained that training on fish need of proper feeding, ment of Fisheries and ICAR only. So please ensure that all your 022 22602201 / 022 22602944.

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9. Jaitley has said that deposits of culture is very necessary as which is generally neglect- RC for NEH region, Umiam, ing your notes at the bank, if you now-defunct old Rs 500 and Rs fish culture practices need to ed. Dr. Vemizo K Angami, Meghalaya. The participants are asked to provide the ID card 6. Notes can only be exchanged or deposited till December 30. If 1,000 currency notes in bank improve in order to enhance DFO, Dimapur mentioned will be exposed to different and the PAN card copy, make case of failure to exchange these accounts will not enjoy any tax fish production. Pointing the need for such kind of fish culture technologies sure you attest the same and also notes before the deadline, you immunity. So if you are thinking out that fish culture in ne- training in every district as and hands on practical exmention the amount being dewill have to contact RBI offices of going to a money-exchange glected by the people and the problems are different perience. posited as well as the date. There and provide necessary docuor buying gold from the bullion the funds are diverted for are chances that PAN and ID mentation as specified by them. market with old notes, please be other purpose, he expressed proof copies without signatures You will then be given an opporaware that the taxmen have their that the mindset of the peomay be circulated and phototunity to deposit your money at eyes everywhere. The transac- ple need to be changed to copied several times. So take this specified offices of the Reserve tions under the I-T lens anything bring development in fish precautionary step to ensure that Bank of India till March 31. over Rs 2.5 lakh. Not only will you culture practice. He menyour ID details are not misused 8118915809 7. While demonetising the highhave to pay the mandated 30 per- tioned that training needs to by anyone. be conducted in every disvalue currency notes on Tuescent tax on it, but it comes with a 3. For people who do not have a bank Hamyei road, Longleng trict of Nagaland and urged day, the government had per200 percent penalty too. account or a valid ID proof, the the farmers to come forward -798625, nagaland mitted people to use such notes 10. Starting today, banks are open till to the State department as older notes can be transferred to for payment of certain services Sunday. They shall remain open well as ICAR for help. a third-party account. An authorilike rail and metro ticket, rail from 8 in the morning till 8 in the sation in writing is required giving Deals in: All kind of under Dr. Lohit Kumar catering, airline ticket, buying evening to assist customers. All Bhaishya, Senior Scientist, the third-party permission to degarment, Men’s Boxers, Jockey, LPG cylinder and medicines charges pertaining to cash de- ICAR RC for NEH region, posit cash in their account. If your with doctor’s prescription. Delhi posit into one’s accounts will be Nagaland Centre highlightrelative or friend has an account, Microman, Hanes, Women inner Metro will also accept the older waived till November 30 and the ed the importance of fish in you can also get the old notes exnotes till November 12. Old notes fees for transacting at ATMs will integrated farming system. changed into that account, prowear, Kids and other items. can also be used to pay water and also be scrapped till 31 December. He mentioned that large vided the third-party gives you the DiMaPUR

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ZSUN, KSON lock down SDEO Office Peren pereN, November 10 (mexN): The Zeliangrong Students' Union, Nagaland and Kuki Students' Organisation, Nagaland “indefinitely locked down” the SDEO Office, Peren on November 10 as part of its Phase-II agitation with regard to the appointment of non indigenous inhabitants of Peren District as primary teachers in Peren District.

A press release from the two organisations stated that it will continue to lock the Office until its demands are fulfilled.

The ZSUN and KSON are demanding the cancellation of appointment of all the 16 non indigenous primary teachers appointed in Peren District and advertisement of the same post for the indigenous populace of Peren District.

Addressing the mass gathered during the shutdown, President of Zeliangrong Students' Union, Amonbo Zeliang alleged a “lackadaisical attitude” from the state government towards Peren District and termed the attitude “a mockery to the people of Peren District.”

The President opined that the illegal appointment of non indigenous as primary teachers in Peren District were contradictory to the government’s policies emphasised on quality

education and irresponsible as the appointing authority did not adhere to the RTE Act while making such appointment.

The department has failed to implement the very motto of the concerned ministry to impart quality education, he argued.

Questioning the Government as to why the concerned department is unable to address its demand, the two organisations asked why the Government did not adhere to RTE Act while appointing the Primary Teachers.

“Verbal announcement for quality education is the theme or topic of the concerned department, but why the department is making appointment against its own policies?” the ZSUN and KSON further asked.

By making such backdoor appointments, the concerned department is hampering students in imparting quality education, the two student bodies maintained.

Urging the concerned department to redress the grievances at the earliest, the ZSUN and KSON warned that it will continue with further extreme course of action if its appeal goes unheeded, “for which the department will be held solely responsible.”

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Have not used a penny without approval: former NSCN (R) cadre Dimapur, November 10 (mexN): A former NSCN (R) cadre accused of defection along with money has clarified that he has not used “even a penny” without approval.

The NSCN (R) on November 8 had accused Abel Pochury of defecting to the GPRN/NSCN with NSCN (R)’s cash and had warned him to refund the money by November 15, 2016.

In a statement made available to the media today, Abel Zingrü Thuer termed the NSCN (R)’s claims “baseless” and “unwarranted.

Stating that he was constrained to give a clarification, Thuer claimed that

the issue was “created by some vested interest” in the NSCN (R) “in order to cover-up their selfish evil deeds”.

Taking advantage of him joining another group, the “vested interests” were dragging in his name “looking for chances to loot by blaming others with unfounded allegations”, Thuer maintained.

“I know who are behind the screen of MIP, trying to defame me and my reputation,” he added.

Thuer stated that he was “astonished” and “surprised” to read in print media that he had defected with 30 lakhs (as per NSCN (R)’s press statement on

September 10, 2016) and 20 lakhs (November 8 press statement) meant for ceasefire related meeting and collectives leader's maintenance.

“In my short stay in NSCN (R) I have seen only Rs. 2 lakhs that was when we were in Delhi for ceasefire extension meeting, where six of us attended including collective leaders,” Thuer claimed while stating that other meeting expenditures were done “from our own end”.

Thuer stated that the then Dy. Kilonser, Supervisor CFSB NSCN/GPRN(R) who was assigned to take charge of Directorate office in Kohima as collector, had

sub-delegated the assignment to him. “Wherein, whatever amount I have received using 2016-17 'Cash Receipt', I have submitted each and every penny” to the Dy. Kilonser from where he sanctioned to and fro expenses, Thuer insisted. The former NSCN (R) cadre asserted that, “I can come up with witnesses to prove that I have submitted whatever I have received” and “have not used even a penny” without approval or knowledge.

“As with regard to Entry Register of Ceasefire Card Holders, it is still there where I kept while I was still in NSCN(R),” Thuer concluded.

Juvenile assault: TYSWO seeks assurances

Dimapur, November 10 (mexN): The Thenyizumi Youth Social & Welfare Organization (TYSWO) Phek today said the investigating agency should not create “legal lacuna and suppression of material evidence” regarding the “degree torture” of a juvenile at the North Police Station Kohima on October 24 and 25.

The 17 year old class 11 student was allegedly tortured by the Duty Offi-

cer of the station based on false complaint and allegation lodged by a graduate teacher working under SDEO Chozuba, Phek.

The facts and circumstances leading to the crime are conclusive and there is no room to doubt or any other reason as the circumstances and events clearly point fingers toward the Duty Officer on the false compliant teacher, stated TYSWO Presi-

dent Mohusa Swiho in a press note.

In the backdrop of these developments, the organisation asked that the concerned authority to ensure that trial of concerned “accused persons” are completed with outmost urgency and expedited within the next six months.

It demanded a guarantee that a “befitting punishment” be awarded to all

those found guilty of committing the crime.

“No bail be granted and any attempt whatsoever to rescue the culprit will be doing so at his/her own personal risk,” it added.

The TYSWO further asked the authority to notify the public on the action taken and exercise outmost wisdom in considering and fulfilling its demand and deliver justice at the earliest.

NSBS&G headquarters Police ‘harassing’ drivers, KDTODU alleges Lost and November instead been “harassing” are demanded.” found concludes district tour Kohima, Questioning the con10 (mexN): Bringing to the drivers and occupants

Kohima, November 10 (mexN): Officials of Nagaland State Bharat Scouts and Guides (NSBS&G) headquarters culminated their district tour on November 8 at DC’s Conference Hall, Kohima. The meeting was attended by Deputy Commissioner & District President, Kohima BS&G Rovilatuo Mor, officials from the NSBS&G headquarters and district headquarters, Scouts & Guides of Christ King Hr. Sec. School, Kohima.

State Organising Commissioner (Guide) Vimezhonu Paphino highlighted the upcoming Golden Jubilee celebration.

Mor informed that Kohima being the host district of the jubilee, the Scouts & Guides should come forward in assisting the NSBS&G headquarters wherever necessary. He also assured that the Kohima District BS&G will be coming up with standardized building at the State Training Centre, Nerhema

before the jubilee celebration in April 2017, according to a press release.

In order to sensitize and create awareness about Scouts and Guides, the DC has called for a meeting of all Government School Headmasters within Kohima jurisdiction on November 16, 1:00 pm at his office chamber.

Pointing out that Kohima city has been declared ‘Smoke Free City’, the DC asked the Scouts & Guides to take active part in every possible way to create awareness and help in keeping Kohima clean.

He also shared that the District administration is on a mission to distribute LED bulbs to every household in Kohima Town to bring down domestic electric bills.

He requested the officials present in the meeting to initiate the Scouts & Guides to set up Assistance Booths and render community service during the upcoming Hornbill Festival.

the notice of the Commissioner of Police Dimapur and Dimapur district administration, the Kohima District Truck Owners’ and Drivers Union (KDTODU) has claimed that “some police personnel from Zone II” have been stopping the trucks at Chumukedima on the pretext of checking vehicle documents but have

where she said that a combined friendship fellowship has helped in getting to know the young girls better by showing the kind of support and counselling that they need in their adolescent lives. She also mentioned about the expansion of NAGC to other districts despite of financial constraint.

A special message was delivered by Asst Director of Mount Hermon Hr Sec School, Wungchipem

cerned police authority as to how the police are charging tax on commodities which does not fall under the purview of the police department, the KDTODU appealed the Commissioner of Police and the district administration to verify and take corrective measures in the best interest of justice.

SCTE Alumni Power dept informs Mon consumers Constitution moKoKchuNg, November 10 (mexN): The launch on Nov 12 SDO (Trans) Mokokchung Transmission Division has Kohima, November 10 (Dipr): The Alumni Constitution of the Alumni Association, State College of Teacher education (SCTE), Kohima, 2016 will be launched on November 12 by Parliamentary Secretary, Municipal Affairs, Economics & Statistics, R. Tohanba at the Conference Hall, SCTE, Kohima at 11:00 am.

NAGC organises combined friendship fellowship Kohima, November 10 (Dipr): A combined friendship fellowship cum pre-Christmas celebration was held at Oking Christian School on November 9 organized by Nagaland Adolescent Girls’ Club (NAGC) with the theme “a silent night, a star above, a blessed gift of hope and love.”

Secretary, Nagaland State Social Welfare Board (NSSWB), Daisy Mezhur gave a welcome speech

by “demanding exorbitant money.”

In a press release, KDTODU President, Khriesalie Usou also alleged that “in case of any missing vehicles documents, an amount of Rs. 500 to 1000 would be asked to pay, and an amount of Rs. 500 or more per trip carrying commodities like sand, stone dust etc

Dimapur, November 10 (mexN): Nagaland Chief Minister TR Zeliang today welcomed the move of Prime Minister Narendra Modi to demonetise Rs 500 and Rs 1,000 currency notes calling it a “bold and strategic strike” against black money. “The Government of Nagaland welcomes and supports this bold and strategic strike against

black money, which has been hindering the progress of the country for quite some time,” Zeliang said in a statement. The forward looking decision will further boost the confidence that country will move ahead to “progress and prosperity” at an unprecedented pace under Modi’s “dynamic and visionary leadership,” the Chief Minister added.

Dimapur Night Carnival: last date of form submission extended Dimapur, November 10 (mexN): The organising committee of the Dimapur Night Carnival (DNC) has extended the last date for submission of forms to Novembers 20. A press release from Hokivi Chishi, Convenor DNC & President DCCI informing this stated that the extension was necessitated as numerous entrepreneurs from across the state and companies from various part of the country expressed interest to participate and requested for extension to enable physical submission of forms. In view of the extension, the final selected list will be declared and published on November 25, Chishi further informed.

Fogging drive begins to prevent Dengue, Malaria Dimapur, November 10 (mexN): The National Vector Borne Disease Control Programme in association with Rotary Club of Dimapur started an intensive fogging drive in Dimapur. The programme was flagged of from DMC Premises and the first day of fogging covered Kalibari Road, Marwari Patty, West Yard and Sema Tila Area. The programme will be ongoing and aims to cover the entire Dimapur Town. On Friday, the drive will cover Nagaland gate, Ghorapatty, Golaghat Road, Hongkong Market and Railway colony for tomorrow.

NBCC declares day for Persons with Disabilities Kohima, November 10 (mexN): The Nagaland Baptist Church Council (NBCC) has declared that it will observe the third Sunday of November every year as Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) Sunday. This year, the occasion will be observed on November 20, a press release from the Commissioner Disabilities, Dr. Atha Vizol informed today. While expressing gratitude to NBCC, the Commissioner in this regard requested all churches under the council as well as those under different denominations to observe this particular Sunday for the cause of PWDs and pray for them. The church has an important and challenging role to sensitize and create awareness to the people, the commissioner stated and appealed against stigmatizing PWDs but rather accept them into society. According to the 2011 Census, there are 29631 persons with disabilities in Nagaland.

DC Tuensang informs HoDs

A boy child aged around 1314 years was found by the informed that the supply of power to Mon district will East Police Station Dimapur from Golaghat Road on be disrupted occasionally from November 10 to 16.

A press release stated that the disruption is because November 8. The child was of the ongoing jungle cutting work along the 66KV handed over to CHILDtransmission line under Mokokchung Transmission LINE Dimapur by the East Division with the work being carried out along the police station, Dimapur. As stated by the child he was Naginimora-Tizit Line at present.

In this regard, the SDO (Trans) has requested the brought down to Dimapur affected consumers under Mon Distirct to kindly bear some two months back and was working as a domestic the inconvenience. helper in a Naga family Anyone knowing about him or his parents/Guardian can contact CHILDLINE Toll free number 1098 (accessible through all moDimapur, Novem- galand. The Archbishop bile networks) or 03862ber 10 (mexN): Arch- will be visiting Dimapur 280884/09615297709. bishop of Idukki (Ker- MGOS Church, St. Thomala) diocese under the as Mission Society, MGM Malankara Orthodox Syr- Hr Sec School, MGM Col- Name: Robin Karmakar ian Church, Mathews Mar lege of Teacher Education, Age: 13/14 years Theodosius, is visiting Na- Kohima Kerala Christian Gender: Male. galand from November 10 Congregation etc. A press Father’s name: David to 14 to conduct the Feast release informed that Karmaka of its Patron, Saint Gregori- there will be Holy Com- Mother’s name: Mariam ous of Parumala. The Dio- munion by Bishop on Karmaka cese of Calcutta is spread November 11, 8:00 am at Community: Adivasi over ten states from Nag- Kohima Kerala Christian Address: Vijaypur, Golaghat District, Assam pur (Maharashtra) to Na- Congregation.

Archbishop of Idukki diocese on Episcopal visit to Nagaland

Raman where he inspired the young girls by saying that life will always be filled with hardships but it all depends on a person’s perspective about life. He also stated that the young girls should be aware and conscious about their surroundings and also reminded them that everyone should have a positive reason to live. Young girls should be a vital example at home as well as in moN, November 10 schools. (mexN): A 5-day Training of Trainers on Community First Responder for Mon district, kicked off today, Meetings & AppointMents November 10 at DC office premises, Mon. ANGADA Wokha unit meet Speaking at a short proAll Nagaland Government Drivers’ Association (ANGDA), Wokha unit has in- gram, the Deputy Commisformed all the members that there will be a general meeting on November 14, sioner Mon, who is also the 10:00 am at District Fishery Conference Hall. All the executive members have chairman of the District been requested to attend the meeting without fail. The union in a press release fur- Disaster Management Auther requested all the officers to release/exempt their drivers on that day. Mean- thority (DDMA) urged the while, the members were cautioned that those failing to attend the meeting will participants, who would be charged a fine of Rs. 200/-. They were also requested to bring their 2016 mem- be master trainers, to take keen interest in the life savbership fee. ing training.

Stressing on the need to Kuki youths, students meeting be prepared for any evenThe Kuki Youth and Students’ Union Dimapur will hold its 2nd General Meeting tuality, the DC reasoned for this year on November 12, 9:30 am at City College of Arts & Commerce, SM Col- that even though some lege, Dimapur. All Kuki youth and students in Dimapur have been asked to attend area of the district might the meeting. not have faced serious natural or manmade disaster, it doesn’t mean that there Philimi Welfare Dimapur will not be one in the future.

Monthly Morning Prayer Service of Philimi Welfare Dimapur will be held on NoThe DC also suggested vember 12 at the residence of Yetohe Chisho in Chekiye Village. Thereafter, a meet- the organizers to impart ing of Jubilee Committee members will be held. All members are requested to at- training at the block level also. tend the programme.

In his brief introduction of the training, Rende-

Nagaland CM welcomes demonetisation move

TueNsaNg, November 10 (mexN): In view of the Nagaland Governor’s visit to Tuensang District from November 15 to 17, the Deputy Commissioner, Tuensang, Alem Jongshi has notified all concerned Heads of Offices to postpone all other official engagements and station at Tuensang during the said period.

The DC directed all to comply positively.

Legal Services Day observed in Longleng LoNgLeNg, November 10 (mexN): Observing the National Legal Services Day, the District Legal Services Authority (DLSA), Longleng, conducted a seminar at Christian High School, Longleng on November 9.

Around 200 students along with teachers participated in the programme which had Abraham, Assistant Public Prosecutor, Longleng, A. Mane Phom, retainer lawyer, and Thiba Phom, panel lawyer as resource persons.

The APP spoke on the topic ‘Lesson in law for students’ while the other two spoke on the topics ‘Legal services authority Act, 1987’ and ‘Juvenile Justice (Care & Protection of children) Act’, respectively.

AR arrest two ‘suspected’ NSCN (K) cadres moN, November 10 (mexN): The 35 Assam Rifles during a search operation in Naginimora Town on November 7 nabbed two “suspected” NSCN (K) cadres.

A press release from the AR identified the “two active underground cadres suspected to be of NSCN (K)” as Sgt Maj Rokermangyang and Corporal Naimang. The apprehended cadres were later handed over to the Police Station, Naginimora, AR informed.

Disaster management Authority organize training at Mon

DC interacting with participants during the Training of Trainers.

mo Shitio, District Disaster Management officer, Mon while acknowledging that the community is always the first responder in any disaster, lamented that they were untrained and have no regard for their own personal safety and at times even escalates the after effects of disaster and further endangers the victims.

The effective management of any disaster by the community before actual help arrives assists the local administration, he emphasized but added that such management is possible only when a well planned training course is imparted in a proper and effective manner.

Having realized such

need, the Nagaland State Disaster Management Authority has embarked on the mission to train ‘Community First Responder’ (CFR) volunteers, as much as possible.

He further informed that the vision of the CFR training is to train as many people as possible across all the villages of the state

through Master of Trainers (MoTs) at state level, and Training of Trainers (ToTs) at the district level and block level. The end result of the training is to have a Community First Responder Team across all the villages, comprising of ten members; one group leader, one liaison, four search and rescue members and four first Aid members The training is organized

by District Disaster Management Authority, Mon in collaboration with CD & HG and supported by Nagaland State Disaster Management Authority. The training will be imparted on Basic concept of Disaster Management & Institutional arrangement of NSDMA, Role and Characteristic of Community First Responder, Emergency Method & Improvised method of search and Rescue, Basic Life Support System and Table-top Exercise & Mock Drill.

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IN FOCUS The Power of Truth

The Morung Express volume Xi issue 310

By Witoubou Newmai

People should endorse move against corruption

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ndians have started realizing what it takes to be an Indian in the Narendra Modi era. His innovative policies keep surprising the people but not as much as on his latest measure to curb black money.

Many people have hailed the ‘bold move’ of Prime Minister Narendra Modi to demonetize Rs. 1000 and Rs. 500 notes as a ‘masterstroke’ in dealing with black money hoarders. Besides curbing corruption, Narendra Modi aims to strangulate terrorists working against the interest of the country by doing away with counterfeit money. It is a noble goal indeed.

According to The Hindu daily, Narendra Modi “invoked provocative imagery to explain the measure — of corrupt officials stashing kilos of ill-gained cash under their mattresses, and such illicit black money fuelling inflation as well as terrorism.”

The Asian Age newspaper stated, “The mind-boggling logistics of replacing 23 billion notes will bring pain in the short term, but the sacrifices honest tax-paying citizens will have to make may be worth it if the noose can be tightened further around those who have cheated the nation for so long.” According to The Asian Age, “in an audacious move, the Narendra Modi government’s demonetisation of Rs. 500 and Rs. 1000 currency notes at the stroke of midnight November 8, has taken the country of 130 crore people into uncharted territory, but one with noble goals.”

Shortly after becoming the Prime Minister, Modi pledged to crack down on ‘black money’ by adopting several new measures, including 10-year jail terms for evaders. Media reports noted that few months ago, the Narendra Modi government “had raised nearly $10bn through a tax amnesty for Indians to report undeclared income and assets.” According to estimates from the Global Financial Integrity group in Washington DC, “about $439bn left the country illicitly from 2003-2012.” The findings of the Indian Statistical Institute, Kolkata, informed that “at any given point of time Rs. 400 crore worth fake notes were in circulation in the Indian economy.” It also stated that “Rs. 70 crore fake notes were pumped into the economy every year.”

Even though the sudden demonetization of the two high currency notes is causing disruption in normal chores, everyone should be willing to take part in endorsing this noble aim of the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) Government in stamping out black money. Indians have been discussing the issue of black money in abhorrence for decades but no measures have come as close as the latest one.

Given the negative impact and the sordid history of corruption in the country, everyone should join in appreciating the Government for this drastic measure for curbing evil. In this, we should not allow the inconveniences and disruption of daily activities caused by the demonetization of the high currency notes to class us as disgruntled citizens.

In a place like Nagaland, majority of the people will face a lot of hardship due to non possession of bank accounts. However, local authorities should throw themselves into the scene to find options in order to ease the chaos.

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Belinda Goldsmith Thomson Reuters Foundation

Forget glamour, model Lily Cole wants tech for good to encourage women, girls

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Friday 11•11•2016

s a British supermodel and actress, Lily Cole has lived a life of glamour, but it is her new role as a social entrepreneur using technology to do good that she hopes will inspire women. Scouted on a London street in 2002 at age 14 and featured on the cover of British Vogue at age 16, Cole became a fixture on catwalks and in fashion magazines with her trademark red hair and then in films such as "Snow White and the Huntsman."

But Cole, 28, with a double first degree from Cambridge University, wanted more, so she started tracking the supply chains of fashion companies she was working for, hoping to drive some good. In 2013, amid a wave of publicity, she founded impossible.com, a "social giving" website and app where people post money-free requests and offers of assistance The tech startup, part of a growing global trend to build a shared economy, faced some controversy as it emerged that Cole received 200,000 pounds ($248,000 U.S.) of taxpayer funds from the British government for her project that lost money in 2014 and 2015. But Cole said Impossible has since evolved and become sustainable, adding a shop selling ethically sourced goods, a magazine and a lab to find innovative ways to create new products and deliver services.

With a new-look app launched in September and on Android this week called Impossible People, Cole said Impossible is now accessible in more than 120 countries, using the power of technology to create social good. "I threw myself into a totally different world, with so many awesome people, and I was so amazed by the impact that technology can have," she told the Thomson Reuters Foundation on Tuesday in an interview in Impossible's central Lisbon office.

Cole, who was attending Europe's largest tech event, the Web Summit, in Lisbon, said the use of technology was critical to help build a shared economy and stronger communities.

The whole point of Impossible is taking people back to a time when communities thrived and trust played a major part in everyday exchanges, although the international reach makes that challenging, she said.

"It has been a blessing and a curse. It is wonderful to have an international community," she said, adding that the follow-through of connections made through Impossible can be tricky. "It is problematic in trying to get offline interaction, which is a big part of the mission," she said. With the tagline "We reimagine the planet one product at a time," the app lets people post requests and offers of "small favours" and matches posts with users based on friendships, location and interests "to make sharing easier."

A quick trawl of the app found one man offering to give visual design lessons, a musician seeking help with artwork for an album cover and a Chinese resident of Spain offering to help people practise their languages skills. "I did a voice-over for a film for someone (off Impossible), and someone gave me driving lessons," said Cole, adding that she passed her test.

"It is a bit of a mix of skills on offer, but generally it is quite simple skills." Cole, who has quit modeling and has a 1-yearold daughter, said she wants to keep Impossible evolving as needed, continue acting and find some more artistic projects in coming years. Although Cole said she does not see herself as a role model, she is increasingly being called upon to talk to girls about career options. "I do wish there were more women in tech, as I wish there were more women in most industries," she said. "I don't think I will inspire anyone to be an engineer as I am not an engineer, but I do hope I can inspire more women to run their own business," she said.

THE MORUNG EXPRESS

C O M M E N T A R Y

Devansh Shrivastava

Why do militarized states become battling ground for contesting selective nationalisms?

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deemed buriedand normalized in the greatness of a glorious and brave past.

But Hannah Arendt’s thought provoking argument compels us to think beyond. She says:

n the 1960s, it were the enormous student protests which had widely condemned the atrocities committed by United States during the Vietnam War and found dissent to express solidarity with a nation falling apart. Muhammad Ali emerged as a paradigm of defiance and dissent who not only challenged the contradictions and indifference of a racial state but also the blind nationalism which had obscured visibility of conscience beyond reach. His memorable quote, “No Viet Cong ever called me nigger" echoes stark parallels to the times we live in. It wouldn’t be an exaggeration to extrapolate a rebellious philosopher from Ali’s personality since his critical outlook stems an uncritical approach to singing such jingoistic chorus. In the present times, such naked paradoxes find substantial semblance with Barry Hindess’s argument which reads: Contemporary usage presents an opposition between states and terrorism, as if to suggest that terrorism is not an instrument of the state but something that is used against it. Yet the most influential foundational myths of the modern states suggest that the state’s capacity for terror is the source of peace and order within the territorial community (Hindess 2006: 243).

An important direction from Hindess’s argument is to extend its essence to how the vocabulary is formed regarding in its reportage of armed conflict. Words like “normalcy”, “unrest”, “miscreant”, “gunmen”, “terrorist” and so on attempt to articulate as if to suggest that the state was at “peace” when “unrest” happened. The vocabularies are markers of representation and there perception in the larger public sphere of the nation. Representation of a conflict with state centric vocabulary has often obfuscated our understanding of conflicts and degree of engagement.

While trying to understand the complexities of Kashmir, one cannot exclude the fundamentals of Kashmir i.e. the Kashmiris. In the Indian public sphere by and large, the political boundaries (on map) and the Indian Army are synonymous to the Indian perception of Kashmir. A very important distinction is provided by Christopher Snedden who examines the vocabulary of Kashmir. He says: When Pakistanis use the term ‘Kashmir’, they often mean ‘Jammu and Kashmir’. Equally they could mean the Kashmir Valley, or even Azad Kashmir, which region of J&K is under their control. The term ’Kashmir’ also is very important for Pakistanis because the name of their nation, Pakistan, is an acrostic in which the k stands for Kashmir. When the Indians use the term ‘Kashmir’, they generally always mean the Kashmir valley, as invariably do people living in the neighboring regions of Jammu and Ladakh (Snedden2015: 7-8).

Adding to Snedden’s vocabulary, Indian administered Kashmir, Indian Occupied Kashmir, Pakistan Occupied Kashmir and Pakistan Administered Kashmir are also the terms used to discuss the conflict. Also, he shows the growing discontent among Kashmiri peasantry during the times of Dogra King and how Kashmir became a battleground for power struggles. Wheneverthe Kashmir issue arises, nationalistic fervor supersedes the everyday life of Kashmiris and the militarization of Kashmir under the Armed Forces Special Powers Act. Taking references from Human Rights Watch report (2006) and many others, Nivedita Mennon and Aditya Nigam argue that human rights violations on a massive scale have been extensively documented- summary executions, custodial killings, torture, “disappearances,” arbitrary detentions, regular warrantless searches usually in the middle of the night, attacks on civilians as retaliation for militant attacks, indiscriminate firing on unarmed demonstrations (Mennon and Nigam 2014: 159).

The dominance of pan Hinduness and the dehumanized mobility of narratives and stereotypes against minorities with nationalistic fervor above social and political realities have often engendered episodes of mass scale violence. But those who envision India as a homogeneous, industrialized and military strong state stand defiant to rampant state hegemony in Kashmir, North East India and Chhattisgarh in particular. An emerging thought here is whether we can have space where lan-

The chief characteristic of the mass man is not brutality and backwardness, but his isolation and lack of normal social relationships. Coming from the class-ridden society of the nation-state, whose cracks had been cemented with nationalistic sentiment, it is only natural that these masses, in the first helplessness of their new experience, have tended toward an especially violent nationalism, to which mass leaders have yielded against their own instincts and purposes for purely demagogic reasons (Arendt 1976: 317).

A major learning here is whether the collapse of solidarity, empathy and inclusion in the national narrative excludes the non-elite or the other identities in India. Indoctrination to political realities does not make a person national in any sense. It only diffuses demagogy in exponential forms. A larger engagement with respective histories and demilitarization are crucial to inclusion of identities on the fringes into the larger Indian domain. guage humanity, rationality and reason argue for one of the protracted conflicts in the world. To not get caught in the web of what constitutes ‘national’, or its opposite, one needs to revisit and acknowledge a history of violence.

RevisitinG a diFFicult past Temsula Ao in her heart wrenching book (2013) narrates the devastation of the Naga lives, tales of horrendous sexual violence by the Indian security forces and growing up amid armed conflict. While talking about human callousness and indifference to empathize she says that when people say that ‘it does not matter’, they mean that there is an inherent callousness in the human mind that tends to ignore injustice and inhumanity as long as it does not touch one directly (Ao 2006: ix). If Ao’s Naga experience compels us to think twice before being indifferent to the Naga history then how doesanother bloodbath in the Indian history i.e. partition mirror our past?

The partition of British India exists not only as a horrendous vantage point of carnage and unfinished past but also the nostalgia of belonging lost in an exiled present. It had not only wreaked havoc on both sides but also aggravated everyday struggles of existence by upholding the religious identity above everything. Gyanendra Pandey argues that the legacy of partition remains as a declaration of the natives and the other putting homogenizing, de-classing, dehumanize, demonize and de-sexing as a shadow of partition and the violence which ensued in relation to nationalism and partition (Pandey 2008: 121). Whereas Thomas Blom Hansen’s theorizes concepts such as “nation” and “the people” by saying that the historical trajectories are laid down in the form of ideological knots (Hansen 1999: 25).

In the hindsight of partition to contemporary times, various incidents of caste violence, communal pogroms including the demolition of Babri Masjid have dethroned the ideal elements of democracy. A crucial element present in all these incidents is the native-settler discourse as Pandey argues. A critical scrutiny of this discourse directs us to the juggernaut of jingoistic nationalism.

The elitist discourse on ambiguous and yet “definitive” terms like ‘national security, national interest, development and national cohesion’, have overridden the national imagination with effervescence of majoritarianism and exclusion of various persecuted identities and everyday life of the people living in militarized states. If the rhetoric of‘Bharat Mata Ki Jai’ were to become the answer to every state hegemony, sexual violence on massive scale (Kunan Poshpora for instance)and militarization with utmost respect to men in uniform above everything, then this “sons of the soil”(Mamdani 2001: 14) mechanism will override the existing public spheres like the Nazi understanding of lebensraum(Passmore 2014: 39)suffocating the germination of social change.

When one looks back at how the ‘national integration’ and decades of militarization have corroded the justice system (especially in the North East, Kashmir, Chattisgarhetc) and normalized a culture of impunity for the state and non-state actors, the picture becomes miserable for an average

Kashmiri, Naga or a Manipuri woman.

Dolly Kikon’s poignant work on testimonies of sexual violence in Dimapur (2015) cuts across the widely known impunity enjoyed by the state actors under the cover of law.

The very sharp yet resonating narration of testimonies of sexual violence and manifestations of militarization is a marker of how the non-state actors (Naga armed groups) in hindsight of various political changes inside the state have corroded the criminal justice system.In such a debacle of violence entrenched in the xenophobia of nationalism how are we to approach in debate and dialogue? There is an abundance of such incidents in the North East region where violence has devastated people’s lives.

In addition to this, Hannah Arendt proposition that no one engaged in thought about history and politics can remain unaware of the enormous role violence has always played in human affairs, and it is at first glance rather surprising that violence has been singled out so seldom for special consideration (Arendt 1969: 8). The complex phenomenon of nations, colonization and decolonization has given impetus to resonance between ethnicity, identity and nationalism closely diffusing the proportionality of religion.

The tussle of identity has entered entanglements ranging from national identity, ethnicities and state boundaries to the infusion of religious effervescence resulting in various catastrophes of human destruction. Taking hold of Arendt’s understanding, a prominent question which arises is whether one can argue about the enormous role violence has played in the making and unmaking of the “Indian construct”. In addition to her argument, Frantz Fanon’s argument in Edward Said’s book (1994) becomes crucial: His notion was that unless national consciousness at its moment of success was somehow changed into a social consciousness, the future would hold not liberation but an extension of imperialism (Said 1994: 323).

In consonance with Fannon’s and Arendt’s understanding, some of the emerging thoughts in the Indian context can beIs talking about the collapse of civic life and its disengagement with the state anti-national? Can the public conscience ever take note the permanent damage done by the ‘least lethal weapons’? Can a sexually violated Kashmiri woman ever hope for legal and social ‘justice’? Can justice ever take note of extra judicial killings and the impunity of power which has corroded authority?

While the national narrative has stayed away from answering some of the most pressing questions, the ‘Indian construct’ definitely invites a revisit. If the national construct has been elusive to these poignant questions then how could the spirit of interrogating everyday life in militarized zones in India become a question of with us or against us?

Those who join jingoism of nationalist overtones do not necessarily delve with a critical history of this nation and its states as it has already been

FindinG a GRound To engagewith the intricacies of civic life in militarized Kashmirand other states is an extension of national solidarity for Kashmiris.But it serves as a cacophony between the Kashmiri citizens and those who just demand military force to govern people’s lives.

More often, the disengagement of national narratives ends up perpetuating stereotypes against the Muslims.

If one were to draw parallels between the civic life in Kashmir then militarization and impunity would definitely mirror collapse of citizenry and state relationship.

John Hoffman critiques the understanding on democracy by saying that the argument that democracy involves a tyranny of the majority that it suppresses minorities and is capable of authoritarian and totalitarian rule, rests upon the mistaken assumption that democracy is a form of the state (Hoffman 2004: 32). Extending Hoffman’s argument, democracy is the essence of debate, dialogue, communication and extension of argumentative tradition.

On communally biased national histories in relation to the Lebanese history, Hannah Ziadeh (2006) argues that in theories of nation and nationalism, common, consensus-building, school history textbooks are considered the element without which no nation-building can be complete. As Ziadeh raises the question of inclusion through educational institutions, if indoctrination and exclusionary practices of otherization can be diluted then we can definitely discern a heterogeneous and cohesive national culture.

Henceforth, one has to critique nationbuilding in its entirety when the understanding on nations tends to exclude its own citizens.

The relentless polemics of overriding dissent and perspectives tends to truncate the contemplative dimensions of multiple realities.What remains of the contesting nationalisms is selective and ignoredhistories which disconnect us from the political and social realities in themilitarized states.

The way forward for the citizenry is to engage in asking difficult questions, dialoguing and self-criticism along with critiquing the need to democratize and humanizetheir respective public spheres. These discursive spaces shall definitely direct us to empathize with those who get ruled by the military along with the state. endnotes: -

i Pandey and Hansen foreground and deepen our understanding on the inherent conflict between what constitutes nativity and subsequent perceptions on otherness. ii Here, I imply the systematic persecution of Muslims and Dalits in particular where the dynamics of native-settler discourse have fuelled the politics of the other.

The Dadri lynching incident stands as an unprecedented example of vigilantism and orgy of violence in India. iii I have borrowed the term “Sons of the soil” from Mahmood Mamdani to denote the saturation of native-settler discourse which tends to cleanse various “native” spaces from alien presence. I have also borrowed lebensraum (which means living space originally) from Kevin Passmore who articulates on fascism. The Nazis sought to expand and ‘re-engineer’ political geographies, social structures and various institutions of other nations. Both the term find relevance to our respective public spheres where democratic discussions are faced with xenophobia and vigilant terror.

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Where is India under Modi headed? How the polls missed Trump's victory Maurice Tamman and Guy Faulconbridge

N. Jayaram OpenDemocracy

If not Theresa May, the accompanying media ought to note the gross human rights violations and crackdowns on dissent that abound

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ritain's recently elected Prime Minister Theresa May, post-Brexit, has chosen to visit India from November 6, her first foray outside Europe after taking office. She ought to have headed to Washington given Britain’s ‘special relationship’ with the United States but presumably thanks to the presidential election due on November 8 that was ruled out.

However, why did she choose India as her first port of call outside of Europe even as her country is witness to a rising spate of racist attacks including against people of Indian and other southern Asian as well as Black and Coloured origins?

The former colony which is home to the second largest population – 1.2 billion, behind China's 1.4 billion – has been pursuing pro-big-business policies since the 1990s at least. And under the current government of Narendra Modi and his Bharatiya Janata Party, the country has been moving rapidly rightwards.

While domestic big business is being favoured with gifts of tax concessions and vast tracts of mineralrich forests, mountains and land (seized from indigenous peoples), foreign domestic investment even in retail commerce is being encouraged by the very same party that previously criticised such moves while it was in the opposition.

Prime Minister May perhaps sees an opening and wants to engage with the Modi government in order to land some lucrative contracts, especially of the defence kind: much warmongering noises have been reverberating around New Delhi since an attack that left 17 soldiers dead at an army base in Uri in Indian-con-

Britain's Prime Minister Theresa May (L) shakes hands with her Indian counterpart Narendra Modi during a photo opportunity ahead of their meeting at Hyderabad House in New Delhi, India, November 7. (REUTERS)

trolled Kashmir.

Given May’s track record thus far, especially in the face of increasing anti-immigrant sentiment in postBrexit Britain, it is unlikely that she will raise thorny issues such as the massive human rights abuses taking place in many parts of India as also in Indian-occupied Kashmir in the north and Manipur to the northeast of India.

The media contingent accompanying her ought to look beyond the May-Modi talks and report on what has befallen the country that preens itself as the “world’s largest democracy”.

In Kashmir alone since the anti-India uprising escalated following the killing of a militant named Burhan Wani in early July, more than 100 Kashmiri men, women and children have been killed by the Indian state. The forces’ use of pellet guns has caused massive injuries and left scores of people – including innocent children – blinded. As many as 15,000 people have been injured and 8,000 have been arrested.

In the capital itself, a young Muslim student named Najeeb Ahmed has been missing since October 15 from the prestigious Jawaharlal Nehru University but its authorities have made little effort, if any, in helping to trace the 27-year-old. Earlier this year, student leader Kanhaiya Kumar was arrested on trumped up charges of sedition, sparking protests from beyond India’s shores. Another ‘sedition’ accused is Professor S.A.R. Geelani, who had been teaching in

a college under Delhi University. His crime: an address at the Press Club during which he spoke on the anniversary of the 9 February 2013 hanging of fellow-Kashmiri Afzal Guru – almost entirely wrongly convicted in connection with a mysterious attack on the Indian parliament in 2001.

In January, a brilliant Dalit PhD scholar at the Hyderabad Central University (in southern India) named Rohith Vemula committed suicide having faced months of hounding by the university authorities and a student wing linked to Prime Minister Modi’s party. Human rights groups refer to his death as institutional murder.

A little to the east of the capital, in Dadri in Uttar Pradesh state, a Muslim man was murdered in September on the suspicion that he stored beef (the cow being deemed sacred

by Hindu fanatics) and when one of his assailants died a natural death in hospital recently, his body was covered with the national flag, Modi’s party members egging on the supporters of the attackers.

Just a few days ago, eight Muslims were killed by police in the central Indian state, Madhya Pradesh which is ruled by Modi’s BJP: extra-judicial executions or “encounters” as they are known in India, are quite rife, the National Human Rights Commission having noted that there were 206 such instances over the past year. In Manipur, to the east of India, there have been more than 1,500 “encounters” since the 1970s.

Attacks on Dalits (members of

oppressed castes) are a daily occurrence. ‘Cow vigilantes’ or Hindu fanatic hoodlums who attack Muslims and Dalits transporting meat – and not only of the cow – have been becoming increasingly brazen in their ways in many parts of India, especially in BJP-ruled states but also in others such as Karnataka, currently ruled by the Congress party.

Vast areas of mineral-rich central and east-central India have been rendered no-go zones for independent lawyers and journalists with police-raj prevailing and local Bar Associations and the media subject to police control.

May is set to end her India visit on November 8. Just the day after, unless wiser counsels prevail, the Modi regime’s bizarre order on a television channel, NDTV, to go off air for a day is to take effect: the government’s grouse is apparently that the outfit put out sensitive information about an alleged Pakistani attack on a military base in Pathankot in Punjab earlier this year. Never mind that other channels too had reported on the attack. But NDTV had earlier blotted its copybook by caving in unasked just a couple of weeks earlier when it interviewed a former Congress party minister named P. Chidambaram and then decided not to air it. Meanwhile, the Kashmir Reader remains banned.

But there certainly is resistance against Modi Raj. In fact, it is occasionally “in your face” even from the usually supine middle class: just a few days ago, when it was reported that The Indian Express, a major newspaper house, had invited Modi to present journalism awards, there were predictable expressions of consternation, which, however gave place to pleasant acknowledgements of the courage of a couple of journalists who used the occasion to signal dissent – senior journalist Akshaya Mukul refused to accept his award from Modi and Raj Kamal Jha, the newspaper’s own editor made pointed references to the need for reporters to question governments. It was similar to scholar Sunkanna Velpula’s refusal to accept his doctorate from Hyderabad Central University Vice-Chancellor Appa Rao Podile a few weeks ago in protest over the Rohith Vemula issue.

The media accompanying the British prime minister will not be able to question Modi as he does not face unscripted, freewheeling interviews or press conferences. His ministers and party leaders are also kept on a tight leash. The British reporters have their work cut out seeking other sources if they want to report on the reality of India under Modi.

Canadian Indigenous Injustice: A Colonial Problem?

Rose Delaney

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he history of Canada’s indigenous population has been, for the most part, kept in the shadows. According to leading expert on indigenous justice Lisa Monchalin, the consequences of colonialism and dispossession on native communities have been “glossed over”, unacknowledged and dismissed by the “settled” population.

At the launch of her new book “The Colonial Problem: An Indigenous Perspective on Crime and Injustice in Canada” earlier this month at University College London, Monchalin emphasised the impact colonial legacies have left on indigenous peoples in modern-day Canada.

During colonial times, she explained, the native population was compelled to become dependent on a foreign system which paid little heed to their own distinct culture and customs. European settlers suppressed the rights of the indigenous groups, rapidly establishing a European hierarchical structure which considered them nothing more than an “Indian problem”.

The colonial solution to the Indigenous “problem” was nothing short of deadly. As a direct result of European settlement, the native population became a vanishing race with an estimated 80 to 90 percent dying from diseases brought from Europe. In the 1700s, blankets infected with smallpox were distributed as a means of eradicating Indigenous peoples.

Those who did not die of disease were forcefully displaced. Many were pushed onto smaller parcels of land, obliged to culturally assimilate and abandon their traditions or left to die off in territories with few resources.

In many ways, Monchalin said, “colonisation can also be drawn back to the prevalence of violence against indigenous communities through the centuries, including acts of gender-based violence”.

A traditional dancer at the Manito Ahbee Festival, a gathering that celebrates Indigenous culture and heritage to unify, educate and inspirea. Credit: Travel Manitoba/cc by 2.0

native societies prided themselves on being matriarchal, honouring and valuing the “sacred” nature of women within their community. Women were granted a strong voice through positions of leadership and power and there was an equitable division of labor. “Acts of sexual violence were a rarity before European contact,” Monchalin said.

Under the European system of governance, native women were forcibly dispossessed of their agency.

They could no longer be considered valiant leaders, rather, their colonisers wanted to enforce the message that they were little more than subordinates to the male members of the community. Under colonial rule, only men were accepted to speak on behalf of their communities.

The colonisers began to formulate the image of the native woman as an “exotic other”. They referred to indigenous women as “squaws”, the female version of a savage. They described them as having “no human face, lustful and immoral”, Monchalin explained.

These ingrained colonial perspectives not only converted the native female identity into a sexualised commodity, it also led to the widespread sexual objectification of native women, with acts of sexual violence committed justified by the fact that these women were “human in form only”.

sion of native women rooted in colonial times is still prevalent today.

Sexualized and romanticized constructions of the “erotic” indigenous women have resulted in widespread reports of sexual harassment and violations across the country.

“In Canada, 87 percent of indigenous women will experience physical violence in her lifetime. One in three of these women will be raped,” she said.

Indigenous women continue to be victimized by the persisting structures of a dehumanizing colonial system which stripped them of their agency and considered them “lesser being”. This came to the fore in 2014 when 1,181 cases of missing native women between 1980-2012 were made public. The crisis was largely dismissed and a truth inquiry only established last year. Police brutality conducted against indigenous women has also been reported across the country.

Many believe that the historical legacy of Euro-centric suppression contributes to the ongoing issues of injustice and inequality demonstrated towards indigenous peoples.

In 1873, one of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police’s (RCMP) main objective was to address the “indigenous problem”, the goal being the “silent surrender” of the native people.

This led to the creation of “residential schools”, government-funded schools responsible for educating aboriginal children in Canada. The Canadian government developed a policy called “aggressive assimilation”. They believed that a churchrun, industrial boarding school was the best way to prepare them for life in mainstream society and ultimately, abandon their “savage” traditions.

However, this government initiative took a turn for the worse. Native children were subjected to violence and abuse. Sexual abuse was found to reach epidemic levels within the schools and some children were even reported to have been used for “nutritional experiments”. After over a century of “state-sponsored

closed in 1996.

The need to suppress, silence and condemn a people based on their ethnicity has led to state-induced violence and mistreatment of native peoples by state authority to the present day. Systemic issues of racism and discrimination “legitimize” acts of police brutality and unjust incarceration of indigenous peoples. In fact, there’s a clear Indigenous overrepresentation in the Canadian prison system, with roughly 4.3 percent of the total population incarcerated.

The legacy of colonial injustice persists today for aboriginal peoples in Canada subjected to abuse, violence, and prejudice daily. Seven generations of residential school victims, deep-rooted female exploitation, state-induced violence, and unlawful incarceration, amongst a host of other atrocities, has led to a buildup of intergenerational trauma within indigenous communities across the country, she said.

However, Canada’s federal government has begun to address the widespread neglect and failed policies felt by past generations of indigenous people.

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has publicly declared his commitment to beginning a new prosperous relationship between Canada and its indigenous people. “No relationship is more important to me and to Canada than the one with First Nations, the Métis Nation, and Inuit,” he said at the assembly of First Nations in December 2015.

Canada plans to invest 8.4 billion dollars over five years, beginning in 2016–17, to improve the socio-economic conditions of Indigenous peoples and their communities and bring about transformational change.

“Through education, awareness raising and a willingness to confront and question the violent past, the people of Canada can finally celebrate Indigenous identity and ultimately, reconstruct their rich traditions that were forcibly broken down under colonialism,” Monchal-

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Reuters

wo days ago, pollsters and statisticians gave Hillary Clinton odds of between 75 and 99 percent of winning the U.S. presidential election. How did so many get it so wrong?

In hindsight, the polling consensus went astray in two major ways.

The media, including Reuters, pumped out two kinds of poll stories.

Some were national surveys designed to estimate the entire country’s popular vote, but not the outcome in individual states, where the contest is actually decided. These polls actually got the big picture right: Clinton won more overall votes than President-elect Donald Trump but not by as much as the polling averages predicted, and not where she needed to.

News organizations also produced a blizzard of stories meant to calculate the probability of victory for the two candidates. These calculations were predicated on polls of individual states. In hindsight, though, the stories seem to have overstated Clinton’s chances for a win by failing to see that a shift in voting patterns in some states could show up in other, similar states.

In part, this is because polling analysts got the central metaphor wrong.

U.S. presidents are chosen not by the national popular vote, but in the individual Electoral College contests in the 50 states and Washington D.C. In calculating probable outcomes, election predictors generally treated those 51 contests as completely separate events – as unrelated to one another as a series of 51 coin tosses.

But that’s not how elections work in the United States. Voting trends that appear in one state - such as a larger-than-expected Republican shift among rural voters - tend to show up in other states with similar demographic make-ups.

And that’s what happened Tuesday: The election models calculated the probabilities of a Clinton win that turned out to be high, because they viewed each state too much in isolation.

The Reuters/Ipsos States of the Nation project projected Clinton to win the popular vote 45 percent to 42 percent, and gave her a 90 percent probability of winning the 270 electoral votes needed to secure the election. In the end, Clinton won the popular vote by 47.7 percent to 47.5 percent, by the latest count, and Trump could win the Electoral College by as many as 303 votes to Clinton’s 233 when the tally is final.

The state races were not akin to a string of coin tosses but more like 51 rolls of a set of weighted dice. In many states, it turned out, the side of the dice representing white voters in suburban and rural counties carried a heavier weight, and the side representing urbanites a lighter one.

COMMON MISCALCULATIONS The problem, said Cliff Young, president of Ipsos Public Affairs US, the polling partner of Reuters, came down to the models the pollsters used to predict who would vote - the so-called likely voters.

The models almost universally miscalculated how turnout was distributed among different demographic groups, Young said. And turnout was lower than expected, a result that generally favours Republican candidates.

In 2000, when Republican George W. Bush beat Democrat Al Gore, for example, the turnout was about 60 percent, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. Eight years later, turnout was 64 percent when Democratic nominee Barack Obama won his first presidential election against Republican Arizona Sen. John McCain.

This year, “whites with lower levels of education came out in greater relative numbers than younger, more-educated and minority voters,” Young said. “A point here or a point there can really change an election.”

Ultimately, missing that shift in the state polls tripped up the predictions. It also highlights how the otherwise empirical process of polling rests on a subjective foundation.

Each pollster must make a decision about turnout. Their decisions are informed by historical voting patterns. But the actual turnout in each state is unknowable before election day.

Among the questions pollsters grappled with this year: Will the electorate look like the won that gave Obama his 2008 victory - or George W. Bush in his 2000 victory? Would black turnout fall after the historically high turnout enjoyed by Obama, the nation’s first black president, and by how much?

“Key for me is turnout in explaining this year’s polling miss,” Young said. The Reuters/Ipsos model anticipated turnout for white men, for example, at around 67 percent, which appears to have been too low, and for black women at 61 percent, which was probably too high. Demographic breakdowns aren’t available yet.

Drew Linzer, a pollster and creator of the Daily Kos Elections forecasting model, which forecasts the Electoral College result by aggregating large numbers of state polls, said prediction models like his try to estimate the possibility of an unexpected turnout shift.

But ultimately, he said, the effectiveness of the models came down to the accuracy of the underlying state polls’ likely-voter models. Linzer’s model predicted a large win for Clinton in the Electoral College, 323 to 215. And because those polls missed the mark, it created an illusion of a near-certain Clinton win.

THE POPULAR VOTE Beyond the calculations of the candidates' odds of winning the Electoral College, there was a near constant stream so-called “horse race polls,” or tracker polls, that focused on the distribution of the national vote between the major candidates.

Here, too, pollsters -- and the media that co-sponsored or covered the polls -- stumbled, largely because the popular vote metric itself is of limited utility and cannot, of itself, predict the outcome of the Electoral College.

As of Wednesday morning, Clinton led the popular vote by slightly less than 1 percentage point. The McClatchy-Marist poll released on Nov. 3, for example, had Clinton up by one point - one of the most accurate calls of the popular vote. But even that headline number missed the point a bit, because she lost the election in the Electoral College.

A few polls correctly pegged Trump as the winner. The International Business Times/TIPP poll had Trump leading on Nov. 7. That poll put him ahead in the popular vote by two percentage points, which in the end overstated his share by about three points.

In one sense, most polls were relatively accurate: The Real Clear Politics average of polls, for example, had Clinton leading by about 3.3 points, little more than two points above the actual outcome. A polling error of two or three percentage points is not uncommon in modern politics.

Popular vote polls, however, also exaggerate the influence of massive states, such as New York and California, in the outcome of the election and mask trends that might be occurring outside those left-leaning states.

The Electoral College system reduces the influence of big states by distributing a disproportionate number of votes to smaller states.

North Dakota, for example, has about a quarter of one percent of the U.S. population but double that proportion of Electoral College votes.

Conversely, Californians make up 12 percent of the population but only 10 percent of the Electoral College votes.

Young said both pollsters and journalist described the results of the national polls and predictions with a false precision by presenting the result as near absolutes.

“The forecasting models, which assign probabilities or chances to candidates, are no better than the polls themselves,” he said. “If the polls are off, the forecasting models will be off, too.”

The Reuters/Ipsos States of the Nation project website did offer an interactive tool that allowed users to adjust the poll’s estimate of turnout and play pollster themselves.

It also included one fixed scenario that showed how Trump could win - with a higher-than-expected Republican turnout and a lowerthan-forecast Democratic turnout. That scenario, as it happened, better reflected what actually happened Tuesday.

“We need to recognise that there can be a range of possibilities,” said Young. “The trick of course is how to communicate that with the

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'Anarchist, Anti Poor, Financial Emergency' Opposition steps up attack on Modi over demonetisation

luckNow/New Delhi, November 10 (iANS): The opposition on Thursday stepped up attack on the Narendra Modi government over demonetisation of Rs 500 and Rs 1,000 currency notes. The Samajwadi Party dubbed the move as anarchist and hasty while the BSP said the country is facing "financial emergency".

Delhi Chief Minister and Aam Aadmi Party leader Arvind Kejriwal too lashed out at Prime Minister Narendra Modi and challenged him to make public the names of the 648 Indians with Swiss bank accounts whose details, he said, were given to New Delhi during the earlier United Progressive Alliance rule. "The government has spread anarchy in the entire country. The common man is not even able to buy products of daily use," Samajwadi Party supremo Mulayam Singh told the media in Lucknow.

"People are facing problem; marriages may have stopped due to the decision," he said and demanded that the government should keep the decision in abeyance for a few days to allow people to make arrangements for

Cash chaos: People mob banks to exchange spiked currency

Old high denomination bank notes are seen kept in buckets at a counter as people stand in a queue to deposit their money inside a bank in the northern city of Kanpur, India, November 10. (REUTERS)

their daily needs.

Terming the decision "anti-poor", the SP chief said the government announced it "in haste".

The former Defence Minister alleged the decision was politically motivated. "The Bharatiya Janata Party has taken this decision because of (coming 2017 assembly) elections," added Yadav.

Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) chief and former Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Mayawati too minced no words in flaying the central government for the move.

Calling Modi a "past master" in hoodwinking people and deflecting attention from the real problems, Mayawati said the "problems people across the country are

facing due to this decision are immense."

"The decision is not in public interest; it is in selfinterest," she told the media in Lucknow and reminded the people of the "dark days of the Emergency".

Almost 90 per cent of the population was fed up with the Modi government as most of its policies were "neither clear nor in pub-

New Delhi, November 10 (iANS): Millions of anxious people with Rs 500 and 1,000 notes mobbed banks across India throughout Thursday to exchange or deposit them after the government declared them illegal tender.

Thousands began assembling outside banks even before they opened after Prime Minister Narendra's Modi's surprise announcement on Tuesday aimed at curbing black money, corruption and terror financing.

People jostled to get lower denominations or new currency notes as a sweeping cash crunch caused all round chaos and inconveniences to buy even simple daily essentials.

At many places, people had to return disappointed because many banks ran out

lic interest", she said while asserting that the income tax raids on the rich would have yielded better results.

Insisting that the demonetisation move will not check corruption or black money, Kejriwal asserted that the problem of black money could be tackled if Modi ordered the arrest of 648 Indians alleged to have maintained Swiss bank accounts.

of cash just hours after opening for the day.

Earlier, serpentine queues started near banks across the country hours before they opened. Bank officials stood outside distributing withdrawal or exchange forms to customers prescribed by the Reserve Bank of India.

The government had said Rs 4,000 worth of spiked currency can be exchanged daily but most banks halved this amount to cater to most of the customers.

Innumerable households reported they had to scrounge for smaller notes and even coins to buy basic food items on Wednesday and Thursday.

"The problem is indeed massive for everyone," said Naresh Kumar, a south Delhi resident. "Now the 500 rupee

"But you won't arrest them because they are your friends," he said.

The Aam Aadmi Party leader said he had spoken to financial experts and no one had been able to explain how the black money could be fought by axing Rs 1,000 notes and introducing Rs 2,000 notes in their place.

"Do you find blackmarketers in the queues?

note is so common that virtually no one is unaffected. This is different from the earlier demonetizations. "The tragedy has worsened because it is near impossible to even enter banks now to do NEFT and RTGS," he added.

Anxious customers also crowded at post offices. For many who managed to get hold of the new 500 and 2,000 rupees notes, it was like a war won. Many clicked selfies and put them on social media. But outside they encountered fresh problems as they could not get them changed due to a virtual absence of Rs 100 and 50 and lower denomination notes in the markets. Amid the public anger over the inconveniences, the government scrambled to clear confusion about the decision to demonetize.

Or rich people? Those in the queues are traders, rickshaw-pullers, autorickshaw drivers, farmers and workers. Are these the people with black money?"

Kejriwal alleged that the BJP's "friends" knew about the development in advance and had managed to send their money abroad or bought land or gold with the demonetised currency

before it was declared an illegal tender.

He said the Bharatiya Janata Party had also made "arrangements" in view of the coming Uttar Pradesh elections. "The sufferers are the ordinary people."

"Had the Prime Minister totally abolished Rs 500 and 1,000 notes, we would have supported the step," added Kejriwal.

Centre okays changes Government inaction against air pollution 'genocide': HC in anti-graft law, New Delhi, November 10 Pollution Control Committee) tar Pradesh and Rajasthan - to it would apologise to the people proximately 60 million life year Each year 10,500 people clearly indicates that crop burn- ensure a stop in the state to crop who have lost their lives and to are robbed from people of Delhi," ‘shield’ for employees (iANS): living in Delhi die of chronic re- ing in Punjab is the main culprit stubble burning, which spikes air those lakhs of people in Delhi it said, adding: "This is genocide."

New Delhi, November 10 (PTi): All central government employees may get a ‘shield’ from prosecution as the Centre has okayed changes in anti-corruption law and decided to make it mandatory for investigating agencies like CBI to take it’s prior approval before conducting any enquiry against them. Union Minister Jitendra Singh on Thursday said the government has readied a draft anti-corruption amendment bill to protect honest officers. “We have decided to introduce the anti-corruption amendment bill in the upcoming Session of the Parliament. A provision for providing safeguard to all categories of government employees is being offered there. The changes are to ensure that honest employees are not harassed,” said Singh, Minister of State for Personnel.

The Winter Session begins from Wednesday. Talking to reporters, he said such a decision was necessary to ensure that the bureaucracy, which is essential tool of good governance, continues to work without any fear or favour.

The decision assumes significance as Prime Minister Narendra Modi had recently said that the government’s job is to ensure safety of honest employees. The move is also based on the recommendation of a Parliamentary Committee, which had suggested the shield for public servants by making it mandatory conditions for probe agencies like CBI and police to take “previous approval” of competent authority before conducting any enquiry or investigation against a public servant — including from peon to Secretary.

However, such an approval will not be necessary for cases involving “arrest of a person on the spot on the charge of accepting or attempting to accept any undue advantage for himself or for any other person”, the panel had said. The Committee, that examined changes in the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988, gave its report in August this year.

India will defend its sovereignty with all might' AmbAlA, November 10 (PTi): While India is committed to peace, it will use all its "might" to protect the sovereignty of the nation drawing strength from its armed forces, President Pranab Mukherjee said today.

"India's increasing eminence in the comity of nations also draws its strength from the ever increasing capabilities of our armed forces.

"Though we remain firmly committed to peace, we will use all our might to protect the sovereignty of our nation, and I am confident that our valiant men and women in uniform will rise to the occasion to meet the challenges triumphantly," he said.

Mukherjee, the supreme commander of the armed forces, was speaking after presenting the President's Standards to the 501 Signals Unit, based in Barnala, and 30 Squadron, raised in Tezpur, Assam, at the Indian Air Force base here.

The 30 Squadron operates the combat superior Sukhoi-30MKI fighter aircraft to secure Indian skies in times of peace and war. The President's Standards are given to armed forces units which render exceptional and dedicated service over a period of time.

The President said the country's armed forces, exemplified by the air warriors, epitomise "grit and determination" in fulfilling their responsibilities by upholding the highest standards of service ethos.

He praised the Indian Air Force for being at the "cutting edge" of county's military might and for being at the forefront of disaster relief and humanitarian aid operations.

The 30 Squadron of the IAF was raised on November 1, 1969 and at present the unit is located at Pune under the control of South Western Air Command.The 501 Signals Unit has been entrusted with the responsibility of defending the Punjab Sector against the western adversary.

spiratory related diseases, the Delhi High Court said on Thursday, describing the government's inaction against air pollution as amounting to "genocide".

A division bench of Justice B.D. Ahmed and Justice Ashutosh Kumar, which expressed concern over the recent spike in pollution level in national capital, blamed the Punjab government for failing to control stubble burning despite the court's repeated orders.

"Bursting of fire crackers during Diwali is a small part of the problem. The satellite image from NASA submitted by DPCC (Delhi

for spike in pollution level.

"Unfortunately, Punjab is in denial mode and contest any allegation that it is responsible for any pollution Delhi. But the facts are clear," the bench said directing the state's Chief Secretary to explain why contempt proceedings should not be initiated against him.

The court asked the state to file a status report on the measures it has taken to stop bio mass or stubble burning.

Earlier, it has directed the top officials of four neighbouring states - Punjab, Haryana, Ut-

pollution in Delhi every year during October-November.

Going through the reports submitted by Haryana and Rajasthan, the bench said these states are moving in right direction. "There is nothing significant contribution (from stubble burning) from these states (to Delhi)."

Haryana has taken steps to curb stubble burning like to training farmers, employing new tools for cutting crops, recycling the biomass and using it for power generation, the state told the court.

The court asked Punjab how

and Haryana who continue to suffer from respiratory diseases because of air pollution caused by stubble burning.

"Punjab (stubble burning) is killing us," said the bench.

The court said as per a study air pollution had reduced the life expectancy by 3.2 years.

"The inaction of government is the culprit for shortening of life," bench said.

"As per a report, life expectancy would be 3.2 years less than what it ought to be. Assuming that population of Delhi is 20 million, it would mean that ap-

Setback for Punjab as SC strikes down law axing water-sharing New Delhi November 10 (iANS): In a setback to Punjab, the Supreme Court on Thursday held as unconstitutional the state's 2004 law intended to deny Haryana its share of Sutlej-Yamuna water. Holding the Punjab Termination of Agreement Act, 2004, not in conformity with the provisions of the Constitution, the constitution bench of Justice Anil R. Dave, Justice Shiva Kirti Singh, Justice Pinaki Chandra Ghose, Justice Adarsh Kumar Goel and Justice Amitava Roy answered in the negative all the four questions referred to the top court in a Presidential reference.

While Justice Dave pronounced the opinion for the majority of the judges, Justice Singh, while agreeing with the majority view, gave his own observations. At the initiative of the then Congress government headed by Amarinder Singh, the Punjab assem-

bly had unanimously passed the law terminating all the agreements with the states of Haryana, Rajasthan, Himachal Pradesh, Jammu and Kashmir, Chandigarh and Delhi on the sharing of Sutlej-Yamuna river water. This act was brought to tide over the January 15, 2002 apex court judgment and decree and subsequent judgment and order of June 4, 2004.

While answering the Presidential reference in the negative, the court refused to extend its interim order of March 17, 2016 by which it had appointed receivers under the Union Home Secretary to ensure that farmers' land that was acquired for constructing the Sutlej-Yamuna Link canal was not disturbed.

and Haryana were at loggerheads on Thursday as the Supreme Court struck down the law. While Punjab Congress chief and Lok Sabha member from Amritsar Captain Amarinder Singh resigned from parliament as a mark of protest, Congress leader from Haryana Randeep Singh Surjewala called it a "historic and pathbreaking" verdict.

"A historic & path breaking verdict

by Supreme Court upholds Haryana's claim on SYL. Victory for people, justice for Haryana. Satyamev Jayate!"

Surjewala tweeted.

Amarinder Singh wrote in his resignation letter addressed to the Lok Sabha Speaker that he is resigning as a mark of protest against the deprivation of the people of the state of the Sutlej river water. "I have quit, all the Congress' Punjab, Haryana leaders Congress MLAs will quit tomorrow at loggerheads on SC order (Friday) and we'll go to the people Congress leaders from Punjab now," Singh told reporters.

Referring a report, the court said according to WHO estimates showed 13 of the 20 most polluted cities in the world were in India, including the worst-ranked city, Delhi. India has the highest rate of death caused by chronic respiratory diseases anywhere in the world, "Isn't murder?" it asked.

The court said governments are concerned only with vote banks and not with human lives.

The court now posted for November 18, a public interest litigation initiated by it on the issue of air pollution in the national capital.

India ranked 3rd in tobacco pictorial warnings GreATer NoiDA, November 10 (iANS): India has moved to 3rd rank globally among 205 countries with 85 per cent implementation of pictorial warnings on tobacco products packs.

This is a dramatic leap from the 136th position India held in 2014 and the 123rd in 2012, revealed an International Status Report at the ongoing WHO FCTC COP7 here.

The top two countries are Nepal and Vanuatu.

Nepal has implemented 90 per cent of pictorial warnings. Vanuatu was ranked second on the strength of its promise to implement the warning from 2017.

The Cigarette Package Health Warnings International Status Report was released on the fourth day of the World Health Organisation's Framework Convention on Tobacco Control (WHO FCTC) Conference of the Parties (COP 7) by the Canadian Cancer Society.

It ranks 205 countries and territories on the size of their health warnings on cigarette packages and lists countries and territories that require graphic picture warnings.

Swipe to report child abuse: App launched in India to rein in crime mumbAi, November 10 (ThomSoN reuTerS FouNDATioN): A state in western India has launched a mobile app for people to report child abuse, in an effort to protect children after a series of abuses came to light.

The Maharashtra State Child Rights Protection Commission on Wednesday launched the Child Helpline for Information on Rights and Address Grievances (Chirag), a mobile application for Android phones that also provides information on children's rights, including legislation.

"Nowadays, every other person uses a smartphone and downloads applications," Pankaja Munde, Maharashtra state minister for women and child welfare, told reporters.

"Chirag will enable

Children play as they sit atop a police barricade on a street in New Delhi. (REUTERS File Photo)

people to reach out to the commission and save children from abuse."

Registering a complaint on the app will send an

email to the commission, which will direct it to police or a child-rights charity. A statewide campaign is being rolled out to create

awareness in schools, offices and elsewhere, Munde said.

Officials in Maharashtra, one of India's wealthi-

est states, said earlier this week they had set up a special investigation team to look into allegations of sexual abuse of at least 12 girls at a boarding school for tribal children.

That came on the heels of an inquiry by the National Human Rights Commission into the deaths of more than 700 indigenous children in the past decade in state-run schools in Maharashtra.

India is the world's second biggest market for mobile phones, with more than 1 billion users. Use of smartphones is increasing on the back of rising incomes.

Earlier this year, India's only toll-free emergency helpline for street children and children in distress unveiled kiosks with touchscreen technology to replace disappearing public

telephone booths.

A total of 94,172 crimes against children were recorded last year, according to official data, marginally higher than the previous year. Many more crimes go unreported, activists say.

The mobile app can help increase awareness and take the message of children's rights further, said Sanjay Macwan, field office director at the International Justice Mission, the rights group that helped develop the app.

"The app puts promotion, protection and preservation of child rights in peoples' hands," he told the Thomson Reuters Foundation.

"Rights issues can be dry, hard to understand.

The app makes it easy to grasp and accessible to anyone with a phone."

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“Crashing waves” of jihadists fray soldiers’ nerves in Mosul BAGHDAD, NovemBer 10 (reuters): A week after his tank division punched through Islamic State defences on the southeast edge of Mosul, an Iraqi army colonel says the fight to drive the militants out of their urban stronghold is turning into a nightmare.

Against a well-drilled, mobile and brutally effective enemy, exploiting the cover of built-up neighbourhoods and the city’s civilian population, his tanks were useless, he said, and his men untrained for the urban warfare they face.

His Ninth Armoured Division and elite counter terrorism units fighting nearby seized six of some 60 neighbourhoods last week, the first gains inside Mosul since the Oct. 17 start of a campaign to crush Islamic State in its Iraqi fortress.

Even that small foothold is proving hard to maintain, however, with waves of counter attacks by jihadist units including snipers and suicide bombers who use a network of tunnels stretching for miles (km) under the city.

They appear able to strike at will, often at night, denying the troops rest and rattling frayed nerves.

“We’re an armoured brigade, and fighting without being able to use tanks and with soldiers unused to urban warfare is putting troops in a tough situation,”

Iraqi soldiers take cover during clashes with Islamic State fighters in Mosul, Iraq on November 9. (REUTERS Photo)

the officer told Reuters. He asked not to be named because he was not authorised to talk to the media.

A year ago, when his forces took part in an operation to drive Islamic State from the much smaller city of Ramadi west of Baghdad, they were tasked with holding territory outside while the counter terrorism forces entered the city.

Mosul, whose capture is a crucial step towards dismantling the caliphate Islamic State declared two years ago across large areas

Healthy lifestyle improves brain function

of Iraq and Syria, is too big for specialist forces alone.

“In Mosul, we have to advance inside residential areas, comb streets, clear houses from terrorists and deal with civilians. I’m afraid this job is too tough for us to handle”.

He said it was impossible to differentiate between civilians and fighters who melt in amongst them. Islamic State has forced its dress code on the population during the two years it has controlled the city.

Men are required to have

long beards, something the militants are still policing.

“Our soldiers can’t recognise them until it’s too late, when the attacker either detonates his explosive vest or throws a grenade,” the colonel said, adding that he lost two T-72 tanks and an armoured vehicle in a single day’s fighting on Tuesday.

“It’s becoming a nightmare and it’s nerve-wracking for the soldiers,” he said.

Terrorism Service, or special forces, trained more specifically for the challenges in Mosul, the last week of fighting has been unprecedented.

“We are carrying out the toughest urban warfare that any force in the world could undertake”, CTS spokesman Sabah alNumani said on Sunday.

One CTS officer, in Baghdad on leave, told Reuters the biggest threat came from snipers. “You TOUGHEST URBAN WAR don’t know where or when Even for the Counter a sniper will strike,” he said.

That, combined with thousands of people trying to escape the fighting, was a constant source of stress.

As he spoke, a voice on his radio crackled - one of his men on the frontline.

“Sir, there are so many civilians, they have these suitcases with them as well.

How do I know what’s in them? And they’re coming towards me...”

Islamic State leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi, who declared a crossborder caliphate in Syria and Iraq from the pulpit of a Mosul mosque two years ago, told his fighters last week there could be no retreat in a “total war” with their enemies.

Hisham al-Hashemi, who advises the Iraqi government on Islamic State issues and has visited the frontlines, said all the indications from Mosul so far showed that Baghdadi’s comments were no idle threat.

“Now Daesh (Islamic State) is really fighting,” he said.

Hashemi said the jihadists had dug a 70 km (45 mile) network of tunnels just on the eastern side of the Tigris River, which runs through the centre of Mosul, since they took over in 2014.

Using the tunnels they were able to surprise troops inside the city, striking between 2 am and dawn when their defences are at their lowest. “They are not

ready for these surprises “Each one only fights it’s the tunnels which have for a short period and is caused our greatest losses,” then relieved by the next he said. group - it exhausts the army,” Hashemi said.

“CRASHING WAVES” Although they face a Hashemi said govern- coalition of Iraqi army, ment forces were only in special forces, Kurdish full control of two of the peshmerga and Shi’ite districts they entered last paramilitary groups which week. may total around 100,000 The army says it has fighters, the asymetric war captured five other dis- strategy has so far meant tricts, but fighting con- the 5,000-strong jihadists in tinues in all of them and Mosul have tied down the Hashemi said in some advancing troops, without neighbourhoods the army using their full reserves. had been driven back three Hashemi said an inor four times - often at night ner core of mainly Fran- before reclaiming territo- cophone foreign fighters, ry the next day. given the name ‘al-MurabWith its tanks unable itoun’ (Guards) had taken to navigate narrow city an oath to fight to the death streets, the Iraqi army has defending strategic posicalled on U.S. Apache heli- tions in the heart of the city. copters to target car bomb“The only way they ers. The Pentagon said on will leave is when they are Monday they would con- dead,” he said, adding they tinue to be used “in what were also holding residents we expect will be tough as human shields against fighting to come”. air strikes.

One of the most devasSo far the advancing tating tactics the militants forces have only breached employed, which helped eastern Mosul. Hashemi them tie down a far greater said two infantry divisions force than their own, was which have advanced close to send consecutive waves to its northern and southof small units - about 50 ern limits were preparing strong - against the troops to open two new fronts in so they could never let the city, possibly as soon as down their guard.

Friday.

The militants call the Ultimately, he said the operation “crashing waves”. superior numbers of the Each unit includes suicide forces attacking on multibombers, snipers, assault ple fronts would wear down fighters, and what they call the militants. “We will win, infiltrators, as well as logis- without doubt. But it will be tics and mortar experts. a costly victory”.

Chinese state media warns Trump against isolationism 56 arrested in Spanish operation the tag “Trump has won” becoming against child pornography POTENTIAL PRAGMATIST The Chinese media in the past have the most-searched term on Weibo, a Reuters

LoNDoN, NovemBer 10 (IANs): If you exercise before work, or forego fried food for fruits and salads, you can expect brain functions to improve over time, according to a new study. Living a healthier lifestyle could increase executive function, which is the ability to exert selfcontrol, set and meet goals, resist temptation and solve problems, the study said.

“People who make a change to their health behaviour, like participating in physical activity, eating less processed food, or consuming more fruits and vegetables, can see an improvement in their brain function over time and increase their chances of remaining healthy as they age,” said one of the researchers Julia Allan from University of Aberdeen in Britain.

The researchers analysed the relationship between physical activity and executive function, adjusting for other variables such as age, gender, education, wealth and illness and found evidence that the relationship between the two is bidirectional.

Specifically, individuals with poor executive function showed subsequent decreases in their rates of participation in physical activity and older adults who engaged in sports and other physical activities tended to retain high levels of executive function over time.

Researchers noted that while the study, published in the journal Frontiers in Neuroscience, focused on physical activity and its relationship to executive function, it is likely a positive feedback loop also exists between executive function and eating nutritious foods.

Similarly, it is likely that negative feedback loops also exist, in that unhealthy behaviours such as smoking or drinking too much alcohol will be both a result of and a predictor of declining executive function, the researchers said.

Chinese state media has warned the U.S. president-elect against isolationism and interventionism, calling instead for the United States to actively work with China to maintain the international status quo. Presidentelect Donald Trump threatened to tear up trade deals and pursue a more unilateral foreign policy under his “America First” principle during a tempestuous election campaign.

But China and other foreign governments are uncertain how much of Trump’s rhetoric will be translated into policy because he has at times made contradictory statements and provided few details of how he would deal with the world.

Trump often targeted China in the campaign, blaming Beijing for U.S. job losses and vowing to impose 45 percent tariffs on Chinese imports.

The Republican also promised to call China a currency manipulator on his first day in office.

U.S. isolationist policies had “accelerated the country’s economic crisis” during the Great Depression, warned a commentary by China’s official Xinhua News Agency, though it added that “election talk is just election talk”. The commentary also cautioned against any tilt towards intervention.

Scientists develop new type of HIV test on a USB stick

Thousands of anti-Trump protesters take to streets

LoNDoN, NovemBer 10 (reuters): Scientists in Britain have developed a type of HIV test using a USB stick that can give a fast and highly accurate reading of how much virus is in a patient’s blood. The device, created by scientists at Imperial College London and the privatelyheld U.S. firm DNA Electronics, uses a drop of blood to detect HIV, then creates an electrical signal that can be read by a computer, laptop or handheld device.

The researchers say the technology, although still in the early stages, could allow patients to regularly monitor their virus levels in a similar way to diabetes patients checking their blood sugar levels. It could be particularly useful in remote settings to help HIV patients manage their treatment more effectively, since current tests to detect virus levels take at least three days and involve sending a blood sample to a laboratory.

“Monitoring viral load is crucial to the success of HIV treatment. At the moment, testing often requires costly and complex equipment that can take a couple of days to produce a result,” said Graham Cooke, who co-led the research from the Imperial’s department of medicine. “We have taken the job done by this equipment, which is the size of a large photocopier, and shrunk it down to a USB chip.”

The test, which uses a mobile phone chip, requires a drop of blood to be placed onto a spot on the USB stick.

Any HIV in the sample triggers an acidity change, which the chip transforms into an electrical signal. This is sent to the USB stick, which shows the result on a computer or electronic device. Published in the journal Scientific Reports, results showed the stick test was 95 percent accurate over 991 blood samples, and the average time to produce a reading was 20.8 minutes.

Some 36 million people worldwide are infected with the human deficiency virus (HIV) that causes AIDS, and the majority of them live in sub-Saharan Africa. Current AIDS drugs, called anti-retrovirals, reduce virus levels in a patients blood to near zero. But in some cases the drugs stop working - sometimes because virus has developed resistance to them - and the first sign of that would be a rise in a patient’s so-called “viral load”. Virus levels can’t be detected by routine HIV tests, which can only show whether or not a person has the virus.

CHICAGo/NeW YorK, NovemBer 10 (reuters): Demonstrators marched in cities across the United States on Wednesday to protest against Republican Donald Trump’s surprise presidential election win, blasting his campaign rhetoric about immigrants, Muslims and other groups.

In New York, thousands filled streets in midtown Manhattan as they made their way to Trump Tower, Trump’s gilded home on Fifth Avenue. Hundreds of others gathered at a Manhattan park and shouted “Not my president.”

In Los Angeles, protesters sat on the 110 and 101 highway interchange, blocking traffic on one of the city’s main arteries as police in riot gear tried to clear them. Some 13 protesters were arrested, a local CBS affiliate reported.

An earlier rally and march in Los Angeles drew more than 5,000 people, many of them high school and college students, local media reported. A demonstration of more than 6,000 people blocked traffic in Oakland, California, police said. Protesters threw objects at police in riot gear, burned trash in the mid-

popular Chinese microblog service, on Wednesday afternoon in Asia, well before the race was conceded.

Some of the posts agreed that Trump might be just the change agent the United States needs now.

“The U.S. has chosen indeterminacy in order to create change,” according to a post by Tsinghua University professor Sun Liping on Thursday that has been shared over a thousand times. “When the usual, determined method has already been unable to solve the problems, then you need the shock of heresy instead.”

Chinese state media had previously said the U.S. election process reflects a troubled political system, and showed an increasingly divided, disillusioned and indignant U.S. citizenry. “This election has also made clear that the U.S. political system is already caught in a predicament,” a third Xinhua commentary said. “As for when it will exit this predicament, the answer is still unknown.”

The Global Times, a tabloid published by the ruling party’s People’s Daily newspaper, said Trump’s victory had “dealt a heavy blow to the heart of U.S. politics” but that he would be ‘SHOCK OF HERESY’ Trump’s victory was watched unable to make many changes in U.S. closely on the Chinese internet with foreign policy. criticised the United States and other Western powers for intervening in Afghanistan and Iraq and meddling in international hot spots such as Ukraine.

“History has proven that U.S. overseas military interventionism causes them to pay disastrous political and economic costs,” the commentary said.

Hillary Clinton was widely seen in China as the more hawkish of the two candidates, while some Chinese commentators saw Trump as a potential pragmatist on foreign policy.

But Beijing fears the unpredictability of a Trump presidency as it seeks to maintain an equilibrium in Sino-U.S. relations while dealing with the daunting tasks of a reform agenda to combat a slowing economy at home.

A second Xinhua commentary published on Thursday morning said the new U.S. president and China should “jointly build a new model of major power relations”. That echoes the position of Chinese President Xi Jinping that says global powers should work to accommodate, not contain, a rising China in the international system.

dle of an intersection, set off fireworks and smashed store front windows.

Police responded by throwing chemical irritants at the protesters, according to a Reuters witness.

Two officers were injured in Oakland and two police squad cars were damaged, Johnna Watson, spokeswoman for the Oakland Police Department told CNN. In downtown Chicago, an estimated 1,800 people gathered outside the Trump International Hotel and Tower, chanting phrases like “No Trump! No KKK! No racist USA.” Chicago police closed roads in the area, impeding the demonstrators’ path.

There were no immediate reports of arrests or violence there.

“I’m just really terrified about what is happening in this country,” said 22-yearold Adriana Rizzo in Chicago, who was holding a sign that read: “Enjoy your rights while you can.”

In Seattle, police responded to a shooting with multiple victims near the scene of anti-Trump protests. Police said it was unrelated to the demonstrations.

Protesters railed against Trump’s campaign pledge

mADrID, NovemBer 10 (IANs): The Spanish Interior Ministry on Thursday said 56 men, the majority of them between 40 and 60 years of age, have been detained during a massive nationwide operation against child pornography, media reported.

The operation saw the police raid 39 homes across Spain, confiscating 173 hard drives as well as 614 compact discs and DVDs filled with pornographic images of young boys and girls, Xinhua news agency reported.

Meanwhile, one search in Spain’s Murcia city also led to the recovery of two revolvers.

Over 150 police officers took part in the operation, which was organised among 33 territorial units and different departments of the Spanish National Police, including the Child Protection Unit and the Unit for Technological Investigation. The operation was supervised by 46 different regional courts.

Those arrested are facing charges of the production of child pornography, although the police are also investigating to see if they can press charges of sexual abuse in some cases, while also trying to determine the connections between those arrested and other pedophiles, who have so far escaped detection.

The National Police said the detainees shared their files through Peer-to-Peer (P2P) networks and that the operation had been in development since early 2015 when the police began searching a P2P network to identify users who were using the network to distribute child pornography. This search identified 73 users, some of whom had been arrested prior to Thursday’s operation.

Demonstrators hold signs outside Trump Tower during a protest march against President-elect Donald Trump in Manhattan, New York, U.S. November 9, 2016. REUTERS

to build a wall along the border with Mexico to keep immigrants from entering the United States illegally.

Hundreds also gathered in Philadelphia, Boston and Portland, Oregon, on Wednesday evening. In Austin, the Texas capital, about 400 people marched through the streets, police said.

A representative of the Trump campaign did not respond immediately to requests for comment on the protests. Trump said in

his victory speech he would be president for all Americans, saying: “It is time for us to come together as one united people.”

Earlier this month, his campaign rejected the support of a Ku Klux Klan newspaper and said that “Mr. Trump and his campaign denounces hate in any form.”

and teachers rallied in the courtyard of Berkeley High School, in a San Francisco Bay Area city known for its liberal politics, before marching toward the campus of the University of California, Berkeley.

Hundreds of high school and college students also walked out in protest in Seattle, Phoenix, Los Angeles and three oth“DREAMERS” FEAR er Bay Area cities - Oakland, DEPORTATION Richmond and El Cerrito.

Earlier on WednesA predominantly Latiday, some 1,500 students no group of about 300 high

school students walked out of classes on Wednesday in Los Angeles and marched to the steps of City Hall, where they held a brief but boisterous rally.

Chanting in Spanish “the people united will never be defeated,” the group held signs with slogans such as “Not Supporting Racism, Not My President” and “Immigrants Make America Great.”

Many of those students were members of the “Dreamers” generation, children whose parents entered the United States with them illegally, school officials said, and who fear deportation under a Trump administration.

“A child should not live in fear that they will be deported,” said Stephanie Hipolito, one of the student organizers of the walkout.

She said her parents were U.S. citizens.

There were no immediate reports of arrests or violence.

Wednesday’s demonstrations followed a night of protests in the San Francisco area and elsewhere in the country in response to Trump’s victory against heavily favored Democratic rival Hillary Clinton.

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Statement on issue of women’s reservation in municipal & town councils Thomas Ngullie, MLA

1. The State Cabinet has decided to conduct elections to Municipal and Town Councils as announced by Chief Minister, Mr. T.R. Zeliang. He has stated that the State will benefit by getting funds from the Centre if we conduct elections and also that the legal fees to oppose the women’s reservation case in Supreme Court is too expensive (10.10.2016-Nagaland Post). It may be noted that during the term of Mr. T.R. Zeliang’s tenure, the matter has come for hearing only once while it had come for hearing on 15 occasions prior to his chief ministership.

2. The case of women’s reservations which is being contested in the Supreme Court has come up for hearing and the Honorable Supreme Court was pleased to grant leave to appeal in the pending case and also stayed judgment passed by the Decision bench of the High Court. There was no court order or directive to conduct municipal elections with implementation of women’s reservations. Rather Ms. Rosemary Dzuvichu had written a letter to the Chief Minister in this regard, after which the Cabinet took the decision to conduct municipal elections and implement women’s reservations.

3. The actions of the Chief Minister and his decisions are completely illegal, in contravention of law and against the will and desire of the Naga people. It is a betrayal of the Naga’s mandate and a sellout of Article 371(A) of the Constitution of India which gives special protection to the State of Nagaland.

To understand the reality of the Chief Minister’s blunder, hereunder is the facts of the matter and the sequence of events:4. The Nagaland Municipal Bill, 2001 was passed on 25th September, 2001 during the 10th Session of the Nagaland Legislative Assembly (NLA).

5. The Act was amended on 24th August, 2006 during the 12th Session of the 10th Assembly whereby section 23A was inserted in the existing section which provided for 33% reservation of seats for women in municipal and town councils. However municipal elections to Mokokchung could not be held due to opposition from the

opinion that part 9A of the Constitution of Constitution. development opposed 33 percent resertribal hohos especially the Ao Senden.

India contravenes the provisions of Article 17. Today, the Chief Minister by way of a cabivation and requested for amendment of 6. On 16th December 2009, the State Cabinet 371(A) of the Constitution of India. net decision has thrown out the Assembly the Act. decided to indefinitely postpone the mu12. On 22.09.2012, the Nagaland Legislative resolution, which was recommended by nicipal and town council elections due to Assembly adopted a unanimous resoluhim as Chairman of the Select Committhe delicate situation on the state in view 9. In view of the strong resentment and opposition against women’s reservation, the tion stating “No statutory provision of the tee. It is a sellout of Article 371(A) and a of the ongoing peace process and the repNagaland Legislative Assembly held disState which provides for matters similar to betrayal of the people. Today, he has conresentations of the Naga Hoho and the cussions and the Minister for Urban Deas contained in Article 243T of the Contradicted the very resolution which he recENPO, GBs and tribal hohos. velopment Dr. Shurhozelie had moved stitution of India, shall have force in Naommended and supported along with the 7. On 21st October 2011, the Honorable High the resolution for suspension of statutory galand.”. It may be pointed out that Article entire Nagaland Assembly unanimously.

Court quashed the Cabinet decision and process towards conduct of municipal 243T refers to the reservation for women in 18. The present NPF President and the ruled in favour of conducting municipal and town councils elections and for refChairman of the DAN, Dr. Shurhozelie the municipal and town councils. and town council elections before the end erence of the Nagaland Municipal Act, 13. It is pertinent to point out that the resohas surprisingly remained quite on this of January, 2012. However due to the time 2001 for review to a select Committee of issue. He is the top leader of the governlution was moved in the House by the limit prescribed for conducting elections, the House. ment and the Chairman of the Alliance then Minister for Urban Development, the High Court extended the time for conwhich has revoked the Assembly resoluDr. Shurhozelie under whose purview the ducting elections upto 30th April, 2012. In 10. On the basis of through deliberations of tion. Ironically it was him who moved for the Nagaland Legislative Assembly held municipal and town councils were. compliance to the court directive, the State adoption of the resolution and it was him on 22.03.2012, on a notice moved by Dr. 14. In the proceedings of the House while disGovernment notified conduct of municiwho argued and convinced the House to Shurhozelie, Minister for Urban developcussing the women reservation issue the pal and town council elections in a notifiunanimously adopt the resolution. Toment, the House unanimously resolved Chairman of the Select Committee Mr. T.R. cation dated 14th March, 2012. day he remains quite. Is it because he has that Part 9A of the Constitution of India be Zeliang states that, “From time immemo8. The Nagaland Government received sevgiven his approval as DAN Chairman to rial, naga as a society have developed their referred to a Select Assembly Committee eral representations from civil societies, reject and undermine the Assembly resowhere Nagaland should be exempted from social, cultural and other ethnic practices tribal organisations, Hohos, NGOs, etc oplution? the application of Part 9A of the Constituwithout the aid of any law. Law is an artifiposing the implementation of 33 percent tion of India with instructions to submit cial instrument which intruded into tribal 19. Under these circumstances and all the reservation for women in municipal and its report within 6 months. On 22.03.2012, society and alters the natural evolution of factual sequence of events, it goes withcivic bodies as under:a select committee was constituted with the tribal society. This 33 percent reservaout saying that both T.R. Zeliang and Dr. a) Gaon Buras & various organisations of Kipthe following members:- Mr. T.R. Zetion is a legally propounded idea which Shurhozelie do not have any moral auhire town memorandum dated 07.03.2012 will permanently alter the natural evoluliang, Minister for Parliamentary Affairs thority to continue in office. They have addressed to Chief Secretary opposed to and Planning & Coordination, AH&V, as tion of Naga society.” betrayed the trust of the people and unwomen’s reservation.

Chairman and the following as Members; 15. The representations of the civil societies, dermined the highest institution of deb) The Goan Bura Union Jalukie Town subDr. Shurhozelie, Minister Urban Developtribal hohos and NGOs and the deliberamocracy. The decision of the Chief Minismitted resolution to Department of Urban ment and Municipal Affairs, Mr. Imkong tions of the Nagaland Legislative Assemter is not only a blunder but illegal by law as Development appealing to revoke womImchen, Minister, Mr. K.L. Chishi, MLA, bly including submissions by Chairman he is against a resolution of the Assembly. en’s reservations on 13.03.2012.

Mr. Kipilli Sangtam, MLA Mr. K.V. Pusa, of the Select Committee, Mr. T.R. Zeliang 20. The Chief Minister has further stated that c) The Sumi Hoho representation addressed and other members were of the undivided MLA and Mr. C. Apok Jamir as members. municipal and town council elections will to Chief Minister dated 13.03.2012 urging opinion that the imposition of reservation The terms of reference of the Select Combe held in places where there is no oppothe government to amend/review wommittee was to examine the comments refor women impinges upon Article 371(A) sition. The question that arises is whether en’s reservation. of the Constitution of India which gives ceived from the municipals of Kohima, Mr. T.R. Zeliang is the chief minister of few d) The Kohima Village Council in its letter Dimapur and Mokokchung, civil societies, special protection to the customary laws select people and places or is he the chief dated 14.03.2012 addressed to Chief MinHohos, Women Hohos, public organisaand traditions of Naga society. minister of the entire state. The Chief Minister demanded for revocation of 33 pertions on the aforesaid Act. 16. Women’s reservation was not implementister of Nagaland must realize that he is recent reservation. ed in Nagaland because of a unanimous sponsible to take all sections of the Naga e) The Naga Hoho and Eastern Naga Public 11. On 21.07.2012, the Chairman of the Seresolution of the Nagaland Legislative Aslect Committee, Mr. T.R. Zeliang, under his people on board instead of conducting Organisation (ENPO) by joint representasembly based on the voice of the people signature, submitted its recommendation himself in a divisive manner and only reption dated 16.03.2012 addressed to Chief through mass based organisations and to the Nagaland Legislative Assembly statresentative of selective sections.

Minister urged the government to to iniing that the Select Committee had unaniNGOs. The Nagaland Legislative Assem- 21. It may be noted that we are not against the tiate necessary amendment 33 percent mously resolved to reject the applicability bly is the House of the people, it voices merits or demerits of women’s reservareservation. The Naga Hoho had taken the of Part 9A of the Constitution of India and, the feelings and aspirations of the citizens tions. It is also to be noted that the matter views and opinions of nine tribal hohos further recommended to the Nagaland of the State. The resolution not to impleis still subjudice. What is being pointed out namely Rengma, Ao, Kyong, Pouchury, Legislative Assembly to pass a resolution ment women’s reservation was taken beis the illegality of the Chief Minister’s uniChakhesang, Zeliang, Sumi, Angami and by the Assembly to frame its own laws for cause it impinged upon Article 371(A) of lateral decision and the manner in which Naga Council, Dimapur. conduct of municipal and town councils. the Constitution. It was in contravention the people have been betrayed and Article f) The Kyong Hoho in its letter dated The Select Committee was of the strong of the protection of Article 371(A) of the 371(A) has been sold out.

12.03.2012 addressed to Minister urban

EXPERIENCE OF HOLY SPIRIT REVIVAL The event of Shillong Accord

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Rev. L. Suohie Mhasi

was brought up from the background of animism. In animistic religion, the existence of gods was believed but no particular god was known. So fear gripped the people for various reasons and true peace and security is not known.

I had depression over death. Man lives, dies, buried and decomposed.

What a vanity it is! I wanted to be a Christian but my parents were against it. But later I joined the Church and had a Bible. As I read the Bible, it was found that the Bible is a book of life and through faith in Jesus Christ the depression was gone and I had received peace.

I was very enthusiastic in sharing the gospel of Christ with unbelievers. Though I had never dreamt of becoming a worker of the Church, later circumstances led me to serve the Church and though I was never fit and worthy, I was appointed to be the Executive Secretary of Angami Baptist Council.

I felt self – sufficient spiritually and I had the burden for evangelization of the whole Angami areas and launched massive evangelistic movement. Once I was privileged to participate in one month’s Leadership Training in Haggai Institute, Singapore. Among the participants I found myself to be the poorest educationally and spiritually. So I decided to

rededicate my life to God by fasting and prayer. So on coming back home I had fasting and prayer for three days.

On the third night when I prayed, my tongue spoke an unknown tongue.

Prayer was a flow of words and prayer and praising God could go on unless controlled. It was an experience of taste of heavenly joy. It was a fulfillment of the promise of the Holy Spirit according to Joel 2: 28-29.

It is said that Nagaland is a land of festivals. Different Tribal Festivals became abandoned or obsolete festivals as and when the gospel of Jesus Christ is accepted and embraced. Revival of Tribal festivals and Holy Spirit Revival cannot go together. They are in contrast. One is against the other. Please

read Rome chapter 8. It is not extremism but it is fact. To Holy Spirit filled men and women, the Tribal pagan festivals are filthy matters. For instance; where the Churches are in flame of the Holy Spirit, meetings for festivals such as Sekrenyi, Tuluni, Moatsü etc will be almost empty. Where the people concentrate on such festivals, Churches will be found in lukewarmness.

As many people as who are really in Christ will abhor performance of pagan festivals. True Christianity and pagan festivals cannot go together. Cultural show and fervent prayer cannot go together. So choose God the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit and follow Him whole – heartedly without creating confusion in Churches.

REPLY TO IMCHEN'S “FINAL RESPONSE TO ...SILVERSTEIN ON NAGA NATIONALISM” Robert A. Silverstein New York, USA

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y article is in reply to Imchen's response to an earlier article by me, but is not meant to address Imchen.

It is meant to address anyone who has read his article. The reason that it is not addressed to him, is that his words, which I will refer to below, indicate someone who is a fanatic, an ideologue, a person who has made up his mind on an issue and is not open to any possibility that he is wrong. He uses his intelligence not to clarify issues and control his emotions, but to rationalize his emotions, to prove his emotional responses correct, even in the face of facts.

Imchen is obsessed with the idea of the Nagas having a sovereign nation of their own, and has the dream, the drive, to die trying. Imchen is determined to be a martyr, and I am confident that, if he does not start thinking objectively, he will accomplish his goal, not to get a Naga nation, but to die trying.

So this is addressed to others, those who may have the power of critical thinking, that is, the power to look at facts that may disagree with what they believe, and adjust their thinking to the facts rather than adjust the facts to their prejudices.

Imchen compares the American revolutionaries to the Nagas who want to separate from India. I do not deny that the urge may be the same, but Imchen should read a book or two on the American revolution and how it was accom-

plished before using it as an example for emulation by the Nagas. He will find that the comparison is useless to the Nagas, as is also comparing the Naga aspirations to the French or Russian revolutions, or to many other movements that might serve as an inspiration to Imchen.

The obligation of every Naga is to look at the facts as objectively as you can, to try to see the reality of your situation rather than to see things in a way that serve your illusions and prejudices.

For example, Imchen states, “We're humans after all, it's built inside our DNA to be free especially when we are forcefully subjugated.” But that sentence avoids the difficult obligation of determining what your definition of “free” is.

I have, in a number of recent articles, alleged that the people who are depriving the Nagas of freedom are not Indians or the government of India (GoI), but your fellow Nagas, those who are corrupt and violent among you. There are those, like the members of the NSCN(IM), who squeeze “taxes” out of the Naga people, who have their own standing army (in Camp Hebron), who have monopolized the talks with the GoI related to Naga nationalism, whose authority is based on the threat of violence, not the consent of the Naga people. There also are all the Naga state politicians and bureaucrats who demand bribes from their fellow Nagas to get anything done, and the Naga extortionists who threaten Naga businesses with violence if they do not pay what is demanded, all in the name of nationalism. None of these

people have anything to do with the GoI except that, when the GoI gives the Nagaland government money for repair of roads, payment to teachers, and much more, the money never reaches the people who should get it, and even if it does, as with contractors, the roads still don't get repaired.

But to acknowledge all this is to admit that the major problem in Nagaland and elsewhere where there are Naga tribes (such as in parts of Manipur), is not the GoI, but other Nagas. It would demand that you take the courageous step of starting to fight these corrupt and violent Nagas. It is much easier to sit around and talk about a Naga nation, a nation which will never happen (and were it ever to happen, would still be controlled by the corrupt and violent Nagas who control their fellow Nagas now).

Imchen states that, if Nagaland tries to separate from India and the GoI forcibly tries to stop it from doing so, “people like me who have normal everyday jobs, posted away from home will pack our bags and head back home to stand with our people because our fight is genuine, our people's cries are genuine and come rain or shine or whatever assertions or assumptions are there it does not even come close to our aspirations and will to be free or to think about giving up our rights. Be it blood, sweat or tears we will fight for it.”

These are the words of an obsessed person. His last sentence is a paraphrase from the words of Winston Churchill to the people of the United Kingdom in 1940, when they were

fighting for their survival against the German Third Reich. This is the sort of fantasy that fills the heads of people who have lost the capacity to see the reality of their situation and wallow in the world of illusion. These are the sort of words that will lead, perhaps, to Imchen's martyrdom, but have nothing to do with the Nagas obtaining a sovereign nation. Perhaps that is enough for Imchen: the dream of seeing his family and friends standing at his grave, grieving over his sacrifices for his people. These are the daydreams of young men who have not yet grown up.

Lastly, Imchen states, “There is no beating around the bush with regards to Naga Movement, if you consider it holds merit as you claimed [I stated that, when I write on the subject of Naga nationalism, I presume the merits of the Naga claims for a sovereign nation], that's the end of the story....”

But that is not the end of the story.

In 1861, the southern states of my country, because they insisted that they were not being treated fairly by the northern states, a claim that had merit, withdrew from the United States of America, and for the next four years Abraham Lincoln and the northern states invaded and destroyed the south and dragged it, by force, back into the United States. THAT IS THE ANALOGY that should focus the minds of the Naga nationalists who are, like Imchen, so anxious to fight to the death for a separate Naga nation. You most certainly will not get your separate nation, but you most probably will get the death you so dearly wish for.

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Thomas, NNC Member

n this very day Nov. 11, 41 years ago the Shillong was signed and itis now a history. For the signing of the Shillong Accord, the Government of India (GoI) and the Federal Government of Nagaland (FGN) leaders had different purposes in those days.

On the part of the GoI, they wanted to have the Nagas surrendered under the pressure of Military might while on the part of the FGN, they wanted to save the Nation and its political institutions from complete capitulation.As in those days Nagaland was heavily rounded up by the Indian Army and the Naga nation reached at its brink of doom.

In such time the FGN leaders have no option to talk with the GoI for a solution. But they decided to save the Naga nationalism by playing politics with Indian bureaucrats. In this regard, Eno Kevi Yallay and Eno Ramyo firmly believed that they could play politics with the Indian bureaucrats without binding themselves to any surrender of the Naga national rights.

They knew that during a period like the declaration of National emergency, the Rule of Law is suspended and no agreement or accord could be valid.

(National emergency was declared in June 1975 by Mrs. Indira Gandhi, Prime Minister of India). In view of this, they boldly nodded to the Nagaland Peace Council (NPC) leaders for peace talk with the GoI. Their pure intention was not for surrendering the nation but from such critical situation to pave the way for saving the Naga nation diplomatically.

The events of the Shillong Accord on November 11, 1975 is briefly summarized here below following the details given by Eno Temjen Ao, the last surviving member of the delegation as well as others when they were still alive.

When the Naga representatives were shown the Shillong Accord document, they were all shocked and at a loss as to what to say because the terms of the accord were too serious in implications. After a long pin drop silence, Keviyalie (younger brother of Phizo) asked the Indian leaders to please allow them to take the document back to their colleagues at Chiedema Peace Camp and discuss it before signing it. The immediate reply from Governor L.P. Singh was that such a thing cannot be allowed. They were instead told that in case they refused to sign, they can go back to the jungles and the Indian Army would resume their suspended operations.

After another long silence, Keviyalie asked again: “How then shall we sign it?” Pat, came the reply from the Governor: “Of course, as representatives of the NNC and FGN. Then Keviyallie’s next asked: Does this mean that you have withdrawn the Unlawful Activities Prevention Act that has branded the NNC, FGN and the Naga army as Unlawful associations? Do you mean to say that your legally instituted Indian Government is ready to have an agreement with an unlawful association?

After a few moments of silence, the Governor and Rammuny, his advisor walked out of the room and went into another room and closed the door. After some embarrassing minutes, as Rammuny and the Governor came out of the room, Dr. Aram, the Chairman of the Nagaland Peace Centre suggested; “What about letting them sign as Underground Representatives?” To this suggestion, both Ramuny and the Governor agreed and said: Yes let them sign it like that.

Realizing that the NNC and FGN were not implicated in the accord, Keviyallie whispered in Angami, “Sign chiiwareiviho” It’s OK to sign it.

So they signed it with their respective signatures without any portfolios attached! Next, the Governor asked his Secretary to come and add the words “Underground Representatives” under their names.

All these things did not happen due to human weakness and error or due to the power and wisdom of Nagas. One can only say that the hand of God was in the whole incident protecting the Nagas from political doom.

God was in all the details so that the Accord became null and void in itself and the Naga nation was saved as the FGN leaders wanted to do. This is now in the national historical records that the FGN leaders could restore peace in Nagaland once again without political commitment to accept the Constitutionof India, and save many periled lives. I am honoring them as heroes of the Naga nation.

It is now a history and therefore by telling lies, killings or condemning it as capitulation, no one can change or alter what God has done to save the Naga nation.

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

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Brad Pitt cleared of child abuse allegations - source

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ilm star Brad Pitt has been cleared of abuse allegations in a child welfare investigation and has asked a court to grant him shared custody of his six children with his estranged wife, actress Angelina Jolie, a source close to the matter said on Wednesday.

Pitt, 52, fully cooperated in a comprehensive inquiry conducted by the Los Angeles County Department of Children and Family Services, which found no wrongdoing on his part, according to the source, who spoke on condition of anonymity.

The Hollywood power couple, dubbed "Brangelina" during their decade-long romance, split fol-

lowing an incident on a private plane in which Pitt was reported to have lost his temper in front of one or more of the children.

According to celebrity news website TMZ.com, Jolie accused Pitt of striking their eldest son, Maddox.

Jolie, 41, filed for divorce from the actor, her husband of two years and romantic partner since 2005, in September, citing irreconcilable differences and seeking full physical custody of their children, ages 8 to 15.

At the time, the Oscar-winning actress said her decision to end the marriage "was made for the health of the family."

Their children include two

adopted sons, Maddox from Cambodia and Pax from Vietnam, an adopted daughter from Ethiopia, Zahara, and three biological children, Shiloh Nouvel and twins Knox Leon and Vivienne Marcheline.

Having been cleared by the child welfare agency of abuse, Pitt went to court last Friday and filed for joint custody of all six youngsters, according to the source.

The Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) declined to comment on the matter to Reuters, citing confidentiality laws.

A representative for Jolie said on Wednesday she was "relieved that after their 8-week involve-

ment, the DCFS is now satisfied the safeguards are put in place that will allow the children to heal."

In September, Pitt agreed to submit to drug and alcohol testing under a temporary agreement with Jolie allowing him visits with their children, two people familiar with that agreement said then.

The estranged couple also agreed to undergo individual counseling at the time.

Both stars have kept a generally low profile since the announcement of their divorce. But on Wednesday night, Pitt resumed press obligations for his upcoming film, "Allied," attending a screening of the movie in Los Angeles.

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Shah Rukh Khan launches biography titled '25 years of a Life’

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uperstar Shah and those friends who gave Rukh Khan is Bolme an opportunity. So for lywood’s King of me if a newcomer comes I Romance today have been trained by peobut all those years back, ple like these to respect the he was just a guy from Delnewcomer and love them.”

Shah Rukh also rehi trying to make it big in vealed that being the star, Mumbai. And even today, the choice of roles being there is a part of SRK who offered to him get limited. identifies with being a new“Sometimes it’s awkward… comer. today being in this position, Talking at the launch the choices are less. I meet of his biography, the acmany directors but it goes tor said, “An actor is just out of hand sometimes. like water… he should Despite spending 25 years, just adapt the colour and I still feel like a newcomer.

Colored Keys, popular male band from Nagaland, performing a folk fusion song during shape. I believe the art is I find it awkward I have the Angami Youth Organisation (AYO) 25 years celebration on November 4. (Morung Photo) important, the artist is not. spent 25 years but I still feel The art remains and not like a newcomer.” the artist and as an actor, I Titled “25 years of a Life”, feel if I think like that I can the book captures interestwork with some amount ing incidents from King of purity. The purity will be Khan’s successful journey retained if I believe that my in the industry. Each of its art is important than my30 chapters are a director’s riyanka Chopra’s apself.” lil 1 is happy to c so many a tribute to all these film- take on a particular charpearances on AmerShah Rukh Khan was papas #25yearsofalife,” he makers who believed in acter created by them and ican TV shows do speaking at an event to wrote. me and my dreams. I am portrayed by SRK. Samar not seem to end anytime launch a biography on him Talking about his jour- extremely thankful to all Khan said: “This book was sooner. The actress who’s by “Kuchh Meetha Ho Jaye” ney, SRK wrote, “25 years my fans who have made me the perfect chance for me busy shooting for Quandirector Samar Khan. The in the film industry was a who I am today.” to tell the SRK story from a tico, season 2 in New York actor also took to Twitter big dream for a boy who Recalling his initial different lens. I would like since the past few months to thank Samar and how came from Delhi all those days, he said: “I was an to thank everyone involved recently appeared on Andy his son AbRam loved the years ago. These years have odd-looking guy, I was not who has made this dream Cohen’s show Watch what launch. “Thk u @samar- been full of excitement, from a film background, project a reality.” happens live. She was acmumbaikhan this is so spe- hard work and various ups I spoke too fast but I am Source: The Indian companied by Scandal accial. The book is lovely & my and downs and this book is thankful all the filmmakers Express tor Tony Goldwyn and the moments for us as well actress has impressed her two had a great time. There especially when Priyan- hosts like Ellen DeGeneres, were a few cringe worthy ka shows how to wave as Jimmy Kimmel, Andy Comoments as well.

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Elite FC wins inaugural match Our Correspondent Kohima | November 10

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ChumuKedima, November 10 (mexN): With a 1-0 win over Uttarakhand Police today, title holders Punjab Police emerged at top of the standings in Group A and entered the knock out stage of the 65th BN Mullik All India Police Football Championship 2016 here at Police Complex, Chumukedima.

The topper from each Group qualifies for the quarter finals stage. Punjab Police will meet the winner of Group E in the quarter finals.

In a thriller of a match which drew the biggest crowd attendance of the tournament so far, Nagaland Police lost to Mizoram

Police in their last league encounter in Group D. Despite the loss, Nagaland still tops the Group so far with three wins out of four matches they have played. They will have to wait for the results of the remaining matches of Mizoram Police and RPF in the Group. Both RPF and Mizoram Police have two league matches remaining and are vying for a berth in the knock out stages.

In Group B, Border Security Force defeated ITBP 4-1, while SSB completely dominated over Rajasthan blanking their opponent 7-0 in Group C. CRPF blanked Haryana Police 8-0 in another Group E encounter and in Group

6th Hornbill Half Marathon Rs. 4.12 lakh set as prize money Our Correspondent Kohima | November 10

The 6th Hornbill Half Marathon as part of the Hornbill Festival under the aegis of 3E Nagaland will take place on December 4 at 7:00 am in Kohima. There will be 3 race categories as follows - Half marathon (21.0975 km) for men & women, Great Hornbill Run (11.9 km) for boys & girls of class 10 & below and special lap (social cause/charity) for children with special needs and other voluntary entrants.

A total cash prizes of Rs. 4.12 lakh (includes gift hampers for children with special needs of Special Lap) is set for this event.

All finishers will receive completion certificates.

All races will start and finish at New Secretariat Junction, Kohima.

The event is to be officiated and certified by Nagaland Athletics Officials Club. Registration and event details are available at www.3enagaland. org and 3E Nagaland on Facebook. Registration can be done at the following outlets 3E office Kohima, Sportsworld Kohima, Tiara Restaurant Chumukedima, Life Centre Pfutsero, Youth Snooker Cafe and Restaurant Jalukie, Techsuffort Enterprises Mokokchung. Last date of registration is November 30.

Outstation national and international runners may register one day ahead of the event at the venue, according to 3E official.

CASH PRIZES Half Marathon Men 1st: Rs. 65,000 2nd: Rs. 30,000 3rd: Rs.20, 000 Best Naga runner not in top 3 – Rs.10000 Women 1st :Rs. 50,000 2nd: Rs. 25,000 3rd: Rs. 15,000 Best Naga not in top 3 – Rs.8,000 Great Hornbill Run (both boys and girls) 1st: Rs. 20,000 2nd: Rs. 10000 3rd:Rs. 5,000 4th to 10th Rs. 2,000 each Special lap - gift hampers to all participants with disabilities.

To be arranged from registration fee of social cause/charity runners (voluntary).

F, Himachal Pradesh Police defeated Telangana Police 3-0. Kerala Police had an easy win against Puducherry Police scoring four goals to none. In the last Group H, Jharkhand Police clinched victory over Goa Police 2-1.

November 11

Morning (8:00 am) Odisha vs Tripura J&K vs Gujarat West Bengal vs Maharashtra Uttar Pradesh vs Delhi Afternoon (2:00 pm) Goa vs Meghalaya Tamil Nadu vs CISF Assam Rifles vs Sikkim Madhya Pradesh vs Arunachal Pradesh

Elite Football Club today downed PWD Youth Organization in the inaugural match of the 22nd Classic Cup 2016 here at Khuochiezie (Kohima Local Ground) under the aegis of Classic Club Kohima.

Elite FC registered their win over PWDYO by a solitary goal with the winning goal coming through Khangatar in the 14th minute.

Earlier, Classic Club president K. Neibou Sekhose said that Classic Cup was stated in 1995 in order to promote the young talented footballers, to focus the un-shone heroes of the youth in the field of sports, to divert the mind of the youth to a healthy environment and to foster the team spirit among the participants and make them disciplined.

The Club was formed in

KPC president Xavier Rutsa with Classic Club officials, players and officials of the inaugural match on November 10. (Morung Photo)

1994 with the motto “Aiming higher”.

He said football is one of the most popular sports in the world in term of player members. According to FIFA there were 265 million players and 270 million referees & officials and 3.2 billion have interest in football around the world.

Stressing on the importance of football for the youth, he said that football is not only loved by the world but it promotes physical fitness, improve

the inclination for team work and fortifies mental capabilities that are necessary for any child’s growth.

“A good sportsmanship is important not only as a practice of etiquette and respect of sports but also because it help to teach young athletes good behavior that carries over into other aspect of life,” he said.

Referring to tournament’s theme “Dream courage to achieve,” Sekhose said that it have chosen this theme to encourage every

participant to have courage and to achieve their dreams in action or in every sphere of life.

Altogether, 31 teams are vying for the Championship which will conclude on November 30.

The champion will pocket a cash prize of Rs. 1.50 lakh while runner-up will get Rs. 80,000. Rs. 2 lakh have been set aside for individual prizes.

Earlier, the inaugural match players were introduced to Kohima Press

Club president Xavier Rutsa before the match.

Classic Club life member Thepfurüya Thorie invoked God’s blessing for the tournament while Keduozonyü Whuorie enthralled the crowd with special song.

November 11 Matches Crony FC vs Lerie Youth FC (10:00 am) Tyrants FC vs Kezieke FC (11:30 am) Upper Chandmari YO vs Addax FC (1:00 pm)

‘State Games for Disabled’ from today

dimapur, November 10 (mexN): The Nagaland State Games for Disabled is scheduled to kick off on Friday, November 11 at Generation Countdown Youth Ministry (GCYM) in Sovima (6th Mile), Dimapur.

The 4-day event is being organised by SON, a Nodal Agent of Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports, Government of India and Special Olympics Bharat. The arrival to the camp is after 1:00 pm

on Friday following which Registration and Divisioning will be done.

On November 12 from 9:00 AM onwards, the Medical Board (Specialist Doctors in Disabilities), District Hospital Dimapur and Social Welfare Department after assessment of PwDs campers will issue Medical Disability Certificates, Applicable Social Welfare ID card, and Rail Concession Certificate to all PwDs

who have never possessed these certificates before. Following the Medical Assessment, the Games & Sports will start.

The closing function will be held on November 13, 1:00 while departure is on November 14.

All campers have been asked to come with sports shoes and little beddings. Outstation campers must produce original NST Bus/ Sumo tickets for both ways travels (To & Fro Tickets) for travel

cost reimbursements.

Any Interested PwDs and affected families may contact: Coach Amongla – 9402025289, Coach Achila- 9856356756 to attend this camp and avail this great opportunities for PwDs. Food, lodging, passport photos, and certificates will all be provided free to all campers besides free registration.

The SON has invited one and all to witness the Games.

Sri Lanka sweep series against Zimbabwe ANCSU sports meet underway

harare, November 10 (reuters): Rangana Herath grabbed Zimbabwe's final three wickets to return figures of 8-63 as Sri Lanka wasted little time in finishing off the hosts on the final morning of the second test at the Harare Sports Club on Thursday.

The home side, teetering on 180 for seven overnight, survived 13 overs before being bowled out for 233 as Sri Lanka won by 257 runs to compete a sweep of the two-match

series. Herath, standing in as captain for the injury-hit Sri Lankan side, finished with 13 wickets in the match as he fully exploited a turning surface to dominate the test with his spin.

Craig Ervine, the only home player to provide any significant resistance, was first out on Thursday, adding seven runs to his overnight 65 before a sharp catch from Dhananjaya de Silva at slip gave Herath his first wicket of the morning.

Carl Mumba departed for one

run soon after and Chris Mpofu was the last wicket to fall, trapped leg before for a quick-fire 20.

Sri Lanka's victory proved a lot easier than their success in last week's first test when they almost ran out of overs before eventually dismissing Zimbabwe to win by 225 runs. The two sides will next be joined by the West Indies for a triangular one-day international series in Zimbabwe, which starts in Harare on Monday.

Mexican F1 driver Perez dumps sponsor over Trump tweet mexiCo City, November 10 (aFp): Formula 1 driver Sergio "Checo" Perez has dumped his sponsor, Hawkers sunglasses, over a tweet in which they mocked Mexicans after the triumph of US president-elect Donald Trump.

The Hawkers tweet encouraged Mexicans to purchase their sunglasses to hide their crying eyes while they build the wall which Trump had promised to force Mexico to build between the two countries.

In response, Force India driver Perez said he was ending his associa-

tion with the brand which had only began sponsoring him this month.

"I'll never let anyone mock my country!" Perez wrote on Twitter.

Hawkers were also blasted by the team with the most baseball titles in the Mexican league -- Diablos Rojos del Mexico -- who also responded via Twitter: "Our # passion for Mexico comes above all, from now on products will no longer be available in our shop". Hawkers Mexico later apologised: "We have made a serious mistake ... it will not happen again."

Stokes punishes India as England amass 537

raJKot, November 10 (reuters): All-rounder Ben Stokes lived a charmed life to register his fourth century as England punished a sloppy India to post a huge first innings total on the second day of the opening test on Thursday.

After winning the toss and asking the hosts to bowl on a docile pitch, an increasingly confident England capitalised on some slack fielding to amass 537 runs, effectively batting India out of the first match of the five-test series.

Stokes survived two dropped catches, two run out chances and a tough stumping opportunity before he was finally out for an eventful 128 just before the scheduled tea break.

The left-handed batsman, who also saw three mis-hits soar high into the air before falling between onrushing fielders, reached three figures with a boundary off spinner Ravindra Jadeja (3-86). After Joe Root scored a hundred on Wednesday Moeen Ali and Stokes matched the feat a day later to mark the first time in 55 years that an England side had three batsmen score centuries in the same innings at an Asian venue.

Geoff Pullar, Ken Barrington and Ted Dexter all scored hundreds in the second innings of a test against India at Kanpur in December, 1961.

Resuming on 311-4, England walked out in a positive frame of mind and dominated the Indian attack, who failed to help their cause by bowling too many loose deliveries.

Moeen had been on 99 overnight, but

England's Ben Stokes celebrates reaching his century on the second day of the first Test against India in Rajkot on November 10. (AFP Photo)

picked up the run he needed to bring up his milestone off the third ball of the day when he dabbed pace bowler Mohammed Shami for a quick single.

The left-hander then blasted fast bowler Umesh Yadav for three boundaries in four balls, prompting India captain Virat Kohli to bring on off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin after just five overs with the second new ball. Moeen was dismissed for 117 after shouldering arms to an inswinging delivery from Shami, which ended a brisk 62-run stand with Stokes for the fifth wicket.

There was, however, no respite for the Indian bowlers as Stokes and Jonny Bairstow added another 99 for the sixth wicket before the latter was

Lok Sabha MP, Neiphiu Rio exhorting students in Dimapur on Thursday. (Morung Photo) Morung Express News Dimapur | November 10

Loka Sabha MP, Neiphiu Rio on Thursday inaugurated the Inter College Sports Meet cum Beat Contest 2016 organized by All Nagaland College Students’ Union (ANCSU) at State Stadium near DC Court junction Dimapur.

Speaking at the programme, Rio pointed out that sports and music were predominant activities associated with the youth and brings together people of all races and colour to celebrate the common spirit of striving for excellence.

“Sport and music do not have any language, race or colour and it transcends all

borders and man-made boundaries,” he added. He said extracurricular activities were needed not only by the youth but both old and young for fitness, discipline and health. Rio expressed the hope that bringing people together through sports and music would enable fostering friendship and brotherhood among the participating teams.

Encouraging the students to give their sincerity, dedication and hardwork into sports and music, Rio also advised them not to forget about academic excellence.

Altogether 25 colleges are taking part in the twin events. A host of NSF officials and their senior leaders also attended the inaugural programme.

Thuwu-Ni Enduro Cycling Race to be held in Pughoboto

caught behind off Shami.

India had dropped three catches on the first morning of the match and their profligacy continued when wicketkeeper Wriddhiman Saha dropped Stokes twice off Yadav.

Stokes was on 60 when Saha spilled the ball after diving to his left.

The wicketkeeper then grassed another almost identical opportunity when the all-rounder had added another run. Bairstow hit five fours and two sixes in his aggressive knock of 46 before Saha finally managed to hold on to a catch. Stokes also added 52 for the ninth wicket with Zafar Ansari before Saha completed a smart catch down the leg side off Yadav to dismiss him.

Kohima, November 10 (mexN): Rural adventure sports will take off for the first time in Nagaland with the Thuwu-ni Festival Enduro Mountain Biking (Cycling) Race in Pughoboto, Zunheboto on November 15.

According to a press release, the 10 kilometer cycling race track will feature tough uphill climbs combined with offroads, jeep tracks and downhill sections.

Nagaland will witness the largest contingent of professional mountain bikers from different States including Himachal Pradesh, Goa, Meghalaya, Assam, Manipur, Nagaland at the Thuwuni festival and get a taste of indigenous adventure by camping out in the open alongside the festival with live music, comedy nights, exotic cuisines and compete at the enduro race in the mountains surrounding Pughoboto town. More than 30 mountain bikers have registered for the Thuwu-ni Enduro.

This initiative is brought to you by organizers of Thuwu-ni festival and Nagaland based Native Station with a vision to promote and tap the potential of adven-

ture sports and eco-tourism with a focus on mountain biking which is becoming hugely popular across the globe as enthusiasts particularly in western countries are looking for new exotic locations to mountain bike and compete in races. After Bali, Indonesia, Bhutan and Nepal, Nagaland can strive towards becoming the mountain biking capital of India.

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