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By Sandemo Ngullie

Naga Go-Karting marks final day of Thuwu-ni Festival

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India eye big lead after Jadeja-Ashwin show

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PARIS ATTACK ClAImS 127 lIveS Islamic State takes responsibility for terror assault in Paris POINT-BLANK

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Allergic to second hand clothes? Gad! You’re the unluckiest man in the world.

Apna hotel owner shot at

Morung Express News Dimapur | November 14

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Unidentified gunman on Friday night fired upon one Ritika Mehta (48), owner of Apna Hotel, Dimapur inside the hotel at around 9 pm. However, she was saved by providence as the pistol used by the gunman misfired. Speaking to media persons on Saturday, Ritika said one man entered her hotel during closing hours and asked her in Nagamese, “jabo?” “When I replied, ‘where to go?’ he grabbed my wrist and took out a pistol,” she revealed.

Upon seeing the pistol, Ritika said she freed herself from the clutch of the gunman and fled the scene.

She said the man fired from behind but the gun misfired. An FIR has been lodged and investigations are on. Thanking the police for their cooperation, she appealed them to leave no stone unturned to identify the culprit at the earliest and deal with the case as per the law of the land.

French fire brigade members aid an injured individual near the Bataclan concert hall following fatal shootings in Paris, France, November 13. (REUTERS)

Ukraine’s President Petro Poroshenko kneels near the French embassy as he commemorates victims of attacks in Paris, in Kiev, Ukraine, November 14. (REUTERS)

PARIS, NOVEMBER 14 (REUTERS): Islamic State claimed responsibility on Saturday for a coordinated assault by gunmen and bombers that killed 127 people at locations across Paris that President Francois Hollande said amounted to an act of war against France.

In the worst attack, a Paris city hall official said four gunmen systematically slaughtered at least 87 young people at a rock concert at the Bataclan concert hall before anti-terrorist commandos launched an assault on the building.

Dozens of survivors were rescued, and bodies were still being recovered on Saturday morning.

Some 40 more people were killed in five other attacks in the Paris region, the official said, including an apparent double suicide

which automatic weapons and explosives belts were used, lasted 40 minutes.

“The terrorists, the murderers, raked several cafe terraces with machine-gun fire before entering (the concert hall).

There were many victims in terrible, atrocious conditions in several places,” police prefect Michel Cadot told reporters.

bombing outside the Stade de France national stadium, where Hollande and the German foreign minister were watching a friendly soccer international.

The assaults came as France, a founder member of the U.S.-led coalition waging air strikes against Islamic State in Syria and Iraq, was on high alert for terrorist attacks. It was the worst such attack in Europe since the Madrid train bombings of 2004, in which 191 died.

Hollande said the attacks had been organised from abroad by Islamic State with internal help.

“Faced with war, the country must take appropriate action,” he said after an emergency meeting of security chiefs. He also announced three days of national mourning. Former president Nicolas Sarkozy added in a statement: “The

war we must wage should be total.”

In its claim of responsibility, Islamic State said the attacks were a response to France’s campaign against its fighters.

It also distributed an undated video in which a militant said France would not live peacefully as long it took part in U.S.-led bombing raids against them. “As long as you keep bombing you will not live in peace. You will even fear travelling to the market,” said a bearded Arabic-speaking militant, flanked by other fighters.

A French government source told Reuters there were 127 dead, 67 in critical condition and 116 wounded. Six attackers blew themselves up and one was shot by police. There may have been an eighth attacker, but this is not confirmed. The attacks, in

STATE OF EMERGENCY

After being whisked from the stadium near the blasts, Hollande declared a national state of emergency, the first since World War Two. Border controls were temporarily reimposed to stop perpetrators escaping.

Local sports events were suspended, the rock band U2 cancelled a concert, the Paris metro railway was closed and schools, universities and

newspaper and a kosher supermarket in Paris in January killed 18 people.

Those attacks briefly united France in defence of freedom of speech, with a mass demonstration of more than a million people. But that unity has since broken down, with farright populist Marine Le Pen gaining on both mainstream parties by blaming immigration and Islam for France’s security problems.

U.S. President Barack Obama and German Chancellor Angela Merkel led a global chorus of solidarity with France. U.N. Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon condemned the “despicable attacks” while Pope Francis called the killHIGH ALERT ings “inhuman”.

France has been on Italy, Russia, Belgium high alert ever since the at- and Hungary all tightened tacks on the Charlie Hebdo security measures. municipal buildings were ordered to stay shut on Saturday. However some rail and air services were expected to run.

Sylvestre, a young man who was at the Stade de France when bombs went off there, said he was saved by his cellphone, which he was holding to his ear when debris hit it. “This is the cell phone that took the hit, it’s what saved me,” he said.

“Otherwise my head would have been blown to bits,” he said, showing the phone with its screen smashed.

The deadliest attack was on the Bataclan, a popular concert venue where the Californian rock group Eagles of Death Metal was performing.

The gunmen shot their victims in the back, finishing some off at point-blank range before reloading their guns and firing again, Pearce said, after escaping into the street by a stage door, carrying a wounded girl on his shoulder.

Toon, a 22-year-old messenger who lives near the Bataclan, was going into the concert hall with two friends at around 10.30 p.m. (2130 GMT) when he saw three young men dressed in black and armed with machine guns. He stayed outside. One of the gunmen began firing into the crowd. “People were falling like dominoes,” he told Reuters. He saw people shot in the leg, shoulder and back, with several lying on the floor, apparently dead.

Two explosions were heard near the Stade de France in the northern suburb of Saint-Denis, where the France-Germany soccer match was being played. A witness said one of the detonations blew people into the air outside a McDonald’s restaurant opposite the stadium.

In central Paris, shooting erupted in mid-evening outside a Cambodian restaurant in the capital’s 10th district. Eighteen people were killed when a gunman opened fire on Friday night diners sitting at outdoor terraces in the popular Charonne area nearby in the 11th district. The prosecutor mentioned five locations in close proximity where shootings took place around the same time.

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SN demands clarification from security forces

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DIMAPUR, NOVEMBER 14 (MExN): Survival Nagaland (SN) has condemned the action of Indian security forces for raiding the residence of one of its active member on the “pretext of suspicion” on November 12 early morning.

Terming the act as “highly objectionable and unjustified,” SN in a press statement on Saturday asserted that its member is a “law abiding citizen” and demanded a clarification

on the context of the raid and arrest the insider for the false information for maligning the image of its active member.

“It is very clear that SF had acted immature by taking the account of fabricated information of an informer against its member without analyzing the nature of information and source,” it said.

Questioning the security forces to what extend it had authenticated the in-

formation prior to action, SN said if the information received in the form of text, audio, video, image, whatsapp, email etc were found to be source of illegal information, then the IT Act 2002 & IT Amendment Act 2008 section 66A (a,b,c) would stand applicable.

Maintaining that it is a non-political social movement against the tremendous influx of unabated illegal immigrants in the state of Nagaland in partic-

ular and India in general, SN said it aims to promote dignity of labour and work culture amongst the young people and most importantly, to “help Government safeguard the nation from dangerous aggression and occupation from another nation.”

Hence, security forces raiding the residence of “pressure group” are a thing of highest shame and blessed ignorance, it lamented.

BJP frets over growing dissent against Modi

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NEW DELHI, NOVEMBER 14 (REUTERS): Senior leaders from the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) are growing uneasy about an internal rebellion against Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s leadership style, which has punctured his aura of invincibility and threatens to weaken him further.

While the 65-year-old, who swept to power last year on a wave of optimism over economic reforms, lunched with Queen Elizabeth during a high-profile, three-day visit to Britain, his lieutenants are working to keep a lid on problems at home.

One is a revolt among a handful of senior members of his nationalist BJP, the first time allies have openly questioned the direction of a leader who captured power to a degree last seen when Indira Gandhi ruled India with a firm hand.A cabinet minister and two BJP leaders told Reuters they agreed with comments made by party elders earlier this week questioning Modi’s stewardship, after a second straight regional election setback.

Tuesday’s statement by four party elders zeroed in on the centralised leadership style of Modi. He has been accused of undermining politicians in his party by acting as chief campaigner in local elections, and bypassing cabinet colleagues by making decisions for them.

“It is clear that the unrest is more widespread,” said one BJP leader, who asked not to be named because of the sensitivity of the matter. “The

problem is Modi has been governing this way for so long, he probably can’t, and won’t change that style.” Doubts around Modi’s leadership raise questions about the viability of his plans to transform the world’s largest democracy into a global power and close the development gap with China.”Modi needs to delegate more responsibility, otherwise there will be more and more problems,” said S. Chandrasekharan, director of the South Asia Analysis Group in New Delhi.

REACHING OUT

BJP sources said the leadership was reaching out to party veterans, including former deputy Prime Minister L.K. Advani, who publicly demanded that leaders be held responsible for their election defeat in the pivotal and populous state of Bihar.

Advani was one of four former ministers to author the strongly-worded statement, indirectly accusing Modi and party President Amit Shah of holding too much power. The BJP has asked those leaders not to embarrass the party further and to discuss the issues in private, the sources said. “It would have been better if these issues were raised in the party forum rather than in public,” Parliamentary Affairs Minister Venkaiah Naidu said on Friday.

A central minister acknowledged that Modi needs to listen to more voices to avoid a widening rebellion. “There is a logic in what the elders of the party pointed out,” the minister said.

Also reminding the so called “friends of the hill people” that SN is a movement to safeguard the indigenous people and land from illegal occupation of foreign nationals, the press statement said it should be understood that they (security forces) are not the only one guarding Indian soil.

Security forces are “paid soldiers but SN members are armless volunteers,” it added.

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Lotha orgs demand apology from NSCN (R) worker WOKHA, NOVEMBER 14 (MExN): In connection to the threat issued to Pankathung Lotha, president, ACVA Wokha district by one Abemo, reportedly a lieutenant of NSCN (R), ACAUT Wokha unit held an emergency meeting at LTC Hall, Wokha Town on Saturday. All Lotha frontal organizations attended the meeting.

A press release from ACAUT Wokha unit said the meeting resolved that Abemo, who claim to be a lieutenant of NSCN (R), should tender unconditional apology through the print media within seven (7) days from the date of this publication and also return the extorted amount to ACAUT Wokha unit.

It also asked NSCN (R) to authenticate and publish in the print media the identity of Abemo, who claims to be a member of its group.

The Lotha frontal organizations further urged upon the Nagaland Police to expedite the arrest warrant as per the FIR filed by the ACVA Wokha district.

The release also warned that if the NSCN (R) fails to co-operate with the resolution of the meeting, the Lotha community will indefinitely initiate total non co-operation with the NSCN (R). It added that if any unwanted incident occurs to any of the family members of Pankathung Lotha on the issue, the NSCN (R) shall be held responsible.

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Naga Go-Karting marks final day of Thuwu-ni Festival Morung Express News

Pughoboto | November 14

The Naga Go-Karting (wooden car) race set the tone of the second and final day of Thuwu-ni cum Ahuna festival celebration at Pughoboto public ground on Saturday as emotions ran high with culmination of various competitions including indigenous games.

Teenagers Vitolu and Yevixu from Ighanumi village emerged champions of the local version of F1race and collected Rs. 6,000, cash enough to keep them warm in the approaching festive season (Christmas).

Screams, mouth whistles and shouts of encouragement reverberated in the public ground as villagers from the 24 villages under Pughoboto sub-division witnessed the final match of the under -12 football.

Natsumi Government Primary School (GPS) edged past GPS Chishilimi

Two village boys taking part in the Naga Go-Karting competition during the Thuwu-ni cum Ahuna festival celebration at Pughoboto town, Zunheboto district, on Saturday.

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1-0 to lift the trophy. vain. Mughahuto Chishi, football, planted his footThe catch-them-young the local Lionel Messi of prints in South Korea this tournament did not go in 2014 edition of Thuwu-ni year as part of the under-14

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Special guest of Thuwuni cum Ahuna celebration, minister for Rural Development & REPA, CL John, in his address lauded the people of Pughoboto and minister for Roads & Bridges, Vikheho Swu, who also represents 13 Pughoboto assembly seat, for initiating the unique festival ‘Thuwuni’ aimed at uplifting the local economy.

The RD minister acknowledged that his colleague Vikheho in his two-year term as minister had contributed more to the area people than most ministers or politicians who had represented their respective assembly for more than 20 years.

CL John also said festivals should be celebrated in true spirit of ‘as you sow so shall you reap’ and not dependent on donations or sponsorship.

Ghathashi village bagged the first prize in the Young girls in traditional attire participate in indigenous games during the Thuwu-ni cum ‘Cleanest village” category. Ahuna festival celebration at Pughoboto public ground. Photo by Betoko Swu

TWUD commemorates Tenyimi Women’s Day MMC organizes Swachh Bharat painting competition Morung Express News Dimapur | November 14

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The Tenyimi Women’s Day organized by the Tenyimi Women Union Dimapur (TWUD) was commemorated on November 14 at Town Hall Dimapur with Dr. Neikesalie Nicky Kire, Minister for Environment, Forest and Climate Change as the chief guest and Neibu Nagi, Entrepreneur as the guest of honor.

Dr. Nicky Kire emphasized on three aspects that is education, parenting and integrity among Tenyimias. Targeting parents in his speech, Dr. Kire pointed out the lack of good parenting where many Naga parents today often keep a lot of distance with their children and have no idea about their children’s activities and actions. Introspect on your parenting, stated Kire, adding that parents must spend quality time with their children and be responsible for their children.

Our integrity is gradually fading, noted the Minister citing the examples of how prayer groups and certain organizations become unusually active during election time and demanding money from candidates but never bothering to cater to the needs of the poor.

Adding that environmental consciousness is crucial in today’s world, Dr. Kire also urged the women to find

Tenyimi women and girls showcasing the traditional attire of the Tenyimi women song during the Tenyimi Women’s Day commemorated on November 14. (Morung Photo)

innovative ways to sustain the organization instead of depending on patrons. In conclusion, Kire urged the women to keep in constant contact with each other to generate ideas and foster unity. “The more we meet, the more understanding we have,” said Dr. Kire.

A song cassette dedicated to the First Tenyi Mother, Tenyi Zuo Keriepfü was released by Sano Vamuzo, Former NMA President.

During the release Vamuzo exhorted the women on the need for women to contribute to the society and the nation. Vamuzo pointed out that the fear of God, education and wisdom are very essential for the women in the world today. Appealing the mothers to encourage their daughters to pursue education, Vamuzo affirmed that women have so much value to the society. While pursu-

Little Star HSS Dimapur celebrate parents’ day

Dimapur, November 14 (mexN): The Little Star Higher Secondary School, Dimapur celebrated Parents’ Day for the senior-level students (class 7 to 12) on November 13, at the Sports Complex of the school at the GC Paira Colony, Burma Camp, Dimapur.

Deputy Commissioner, Dimapur, Kesonyu Yhome, IAS, graced as the chief guest. The students entertained the gathering with the presentation of various items. The programme begun with the Innovation by the chairperson of the school, Nini Sekhose, followed by the welcome address by Ketoulhou S. Paira, the Administrator and the presentation of School Report by Christina Neikhrienuo, the Principal of the school, and an inspiring exhortation by the chief guest.

The Outstanding Awards presentation was supervised by Rajesh Chhetry, Jr. School Supervisor. The parents’ day for the junior-level students was held on November 14 at the same venue.

ing education is empowering, Sano also cautioned the mothers to teach their children to make the right use of education and modern technology.

Focusing on an important tradition of Tenyimia women that is weaving which holds great value and pride, Vamuzo noted that the weaving tradition among Tenyimia women is on the verge of disappearing and thus urged the women to revive the tradition of weaving.

Neibu Nagi in his speech stated that Dimapur is a land of opportunities and the Tenyimias should make good use of the opportunities however Nagi also pointed out that one does not receive opportunities magically but through hard work.

Nagi further narrated stories about early Tenyimia settlers in Dimapur during the 1940s where he also mentioned

the climate change and its effect on the land.

A prayer was invoked

by Benie Seb, Women Associate Pastor while the welcome address was delivered by President, Tenyimi Women Union Dimapur Special numbers were presented by Angamimiapfüko Dimapur, Pochury Women Dimapur, Chakhesang Women, Rengma Women Dimapur. The vote of thanks was presented by Bino Keyie, Vice President, TWUD. Reports on the activities of the TWUD and the formation of Tenyimia Women Organisation in Nagaland were also highlighted during the event.

The second session was chaired by Guchi Snok, Assistant Secretary Information, TWUD. A report on the new office bearers search committee was shared by the convener.

moKoKchuNg, No vember 14 (mexN): The Mokokchung Municipal Council today organized an inter-school painting competition as part of Swachh Bharat Mission awareness campaign at MMC Shopping Complex where seventeen students from nine schools participated, with Swachh Bharat Mission Mokokchung chairman M. Bendangnikshi Longkumer gracing the occasion as special guest of nonour. The competition was held on three themes with separate categories for boys and girls.

Taliyimba of Model HSS was adjudged the winner in the boys category with Supongwati of Straightway School and Chungsen of GHS Mokokchung Village winning the second and third places respectively. In the girls category, Imlisenla of Queen Mary HSS, Surolila of GHS Mokokchung Village and Indra Rao of Straightway School were adjudged winners in respective order. The

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Chairman of Swachh Bharat Mission Mokokchung, MB Longkumer, ADC and Administrator of MMC, Bendanglila, MMC staff, judges and participants of the painting competition on Swachh Bharat awareness campaign organized by MMC, November 14.

winners were awarded cash prizes and certificates.

MB Longkumer appreciated the MMC for organizing the competition and the students for their participation.

He encouraged the students to “keep going” spreading the message of cleanliness and to not give up on working to bring to reality their dreams and visions as expressed in their art works.

He also stated that Nagas ordinarily keep their homes clean but not their localities and encouraged the stu-

dents to spread the news about keeping the localities and surroundings clean just as they keep their kitchens and rooms clean. Saying that there are some aspects about Mokokchung that needed correction even though it is the ‘cleanest town in Nagaland,’ MB Longkumer stated that the townspeople should inculcate the habit of cleanliness as a lifestyle and not litter the town.

ADC Mokokchung and Administrator of MMC, Bendanglila pronounced

the vote of thanks while Superintentend of MMC, Pangjung Longkumer declared the results. Judges of the competition were T.Wabang Kichu, wabang Ozukum and Imrongkkumba. The painting competition was held on the themes ‘Kü Merali Mokokchung’, ‘Keep our Town Clean and Safe’ and ‘Mokokchung: Past, Presnet and Future’.

This was stated by SBM Mokokchung Information Secretary Limalenden Longkumer.

Laboratory upgraded at Impur Christian Hospital

impur, November 14 (mexN): The Minister H&FW, Nagaland had recently up inaugurated the upgradation of Laboratory at the Impur Christian Hospital.

The Hospital has modernised the Laboratory with procurement of new

advanced equipments and recruitment of qualified Technicians which includes a Technician with Master in Laboratory Science ( M.Sc MLT) majored in Microbiology.

It has also Technical Support Group consisting of speciality in different

fields of Laboratory Sciences. Besides all Haematological and Biochemical Tests, it will also provide CULTURE AND SENSITIVITY tests which is lacking in the area.

Impur Christian Hospital Chairman, Dr. Sashimeren Aier in a press

release stated that the Hospital is committed to give quality results which will be a great support to all Doctors in their treatment of patients. A sample collection Centre is also opened at the Diagnostic Centre of ICH at Mokokchung.

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JAC appeal to Power, PHE dept & telephones companies CIHSR holds free diabetes screening camp

Dimapur, November 14 (mexN): In view of the ongoing road construction of Dhobinala-Signal-Thahekhu road, the Joint Action Committee (JAC) of the said road has appealed to the departments of Power and Public Health Engineering (PHE), and mobile and telephone operating companies to remove/shift/relocate any kind of structures of their respective departments may falls within the parameter of 12 meters/39.37 feet.

The said road would have a width of 12 meters wide and structures of the said departments fall within the parameter of the road and may

cause obstruction to the construction of the road. Therefore, the JAC, in the interest of all concerned, has urged the concerned departments including the telephone companies to remove or relocate the structures that would obstruct the construction within seven days (1 week).

In a statement, JAC convener, K.K. Yepthomi has also requested the public and individuals to remove/shift/relocate any of their constructions and structures may fall within the proposed width of the road with the given time of one week so as to ensure smooth execution of the works.

On the event of failure to remove the structures within seven days, the JAC said that the committee or the concerned department will not be held responsible for any damage or destruction caused to the structures that may fall within the parameter of the road, during the execution of the works.

JAC had requested the residents/public of 13 colonies and villages under Dhobinala-Signal-Thahekhu road to extend utmost cooperation towards the successful completion of the road and also to bear the inconvenience that may be caused during the onA woman looks on as the medical team assist other patients during the free diabetes screengoing works. ing camp at Chumukedima Market held on November 14. (Morung Photo)

Sensitizing students on non-communicable disease

Kiphire, November 14 (mexN): A High School level Health Talk on NonCommunicable Disease (NCD) was conducted by District Health Society Kiphire in Govt. High School Yangphi on November 12.

The chairperson, Mr. Muchiu (FWA) gave an overview on NCDs and requested the students that they not only listen but also create awareness among their peers and in the community.

Dr. Keviyani (MO, DH) sensitized the students of Class 9&10 on NCDs and spoke on Cardiovascular Diseases, Diabetes, Hy-

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Students of Govt. High School Yangphi with Dr. Keviyani (MO, DH) and CMO staffs after the programme.

pertension and Cancer ety. He stressed on topics of ities and dangers of tobacwhich are some of the ill- healthy intake of food, im- co & alcohol consumption. ness prevalent in our soci- portance of physical activ- Educating the attendees

on the healthy measures to be taken to prevent one from being a victim of NCD, he said, “Living a Sedentary Lifestyle is one of the major factors on acquiring NCDs. One must exercise regularly and live a healthy lifestyle.”

Dr. Keviyani also took the time to speak briefly on HIV/AIDS as adolescents fall under the key risk groups. Saying, “One must be cautious and take healthy measures to prevent being affected,” he made the students aware of the Adolescent Friendly Health Clinics and the services available at the clinic.

Morung Express News Dimapur | November 14

As part of World Diabetes Day, the Christian Institute for Health Sciences and Research (CIHSR) organised a free diabetes screening camp at Chumukedima Market today from 8:00am to 3:00pm.

Almost 90-95% of cases of diabetes are a result of harmful lifestyle choices, said Deputy Director of CIHSR, Dr. Viu Meru, while speaking to the gathering at the screening camp. The rest is genetic.

“There are rising cases of diabetes in Nagaland,” said Dr. Meru. “Everyone has a car, there is little physical activity, and we love our rice and meat. That is dangerous,” he noted.

Added to this is the addiction to smoking tobacco or drinking liquor that raises the chances of contracting the disease.

Diabetes Mellitus is a chronic disease in which blood glucose levels are above normal. Raised blood sugar level over time leads to serious health complications like heart disease, blindness, kidney failure and damage to nerves and blood vessels.

To avoid this, Dr. Meru suggested a vegetarian diet combined with non refined atta (flour). Red or brown rice is also a good option, along with the requisite amount of exercise (30 minutes a day at the least).

With good lifestyle choices, a “bulk of the cases of dia-

betes” can be avoided, he informed.

The CIHSR screened 527 people today above the age of 30 years.

How to delay or possibly prevent Diabetes?

• Achieve and maintain healthy body weight • Be physically active—at least 30 minutes of regular, moderate-intensity activity on most days.

More activity is required for weight control.

• Eat a healthy diet of between 3 and 5 servings of fruit and vegetables a day and reduce sugar and saturated fats intake.

• Avoid tobacco use— smoking increases the risk of cardiovascular diseases.

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Centre banks on gas MTFD indefinite mass rally Noforoil,development of East continues at Jantar Mantar Dimapur, November 14 (mexN): The Manipur Tribals Forum, Delhi (MTFD) indefinite mass rally at Jantar Mantar, New Delhi entered its 11th day today. The forum has been holding the rally strike since November 4, with nine symbolic coffins as a show of solidarity and support to the families of the nine people killed during the agitation over ‘three anti-tribal bills’ passed by the Manipur Assembly on August 31, 2015.

The aim of the rally is to sensitize the Indian public about the human tragedy revolving around the nine tribal martyrs who remained unburied till today, and to pressurize the Government to address the political crisis in Manipur, informed a press note MTFD Convenor, T. Romeo Hmar and Co-convener, Maivio J Woba.

The sit-in protest which starts from 4pm everyday continues till 8PM and various tribal student unions in Delhi sit alternatively on their respective allotted days.

The rally will continue until necessary remedial measures are taken to address the issues and grievances of the tribals in Manipur, MTFD further maintained lamenting that till now there were with “no sign of hope or even concern from fellow citizens, the media or the government.”

KoLKaTa, November 14 (pTi): Bereft of oil so far, Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas is banking on supplies of gas for development of the eastern region of the country.

"In eastern India, so far, no oil has been found despite explorations. But four types of gas are available in this part of the country," Minister of Petroleum and Natural Gas Dharmendra Pradhan said here today.

This, he said, would help spur the economic development of the entire eastern region, where energy consumption per capita was lower than the rest of the country.

the tribals.

“The nine bodies are kept in the District Hospital in a room designated as make-shift Morgue without any proper facility, with the hope that satisfactory solution to bring justice to those who were killed will be coming forth” MTFD informed adding the keeping a body unburied never occurs in a tribal society by tradition.

“The fact that the nine martyrs are kept unburied in a make-shift mortuary till today testifies to the deep hurt and sense of

injustice felt by the tribal people towards the Manipur Government,” it added.

The forum has also met all the concerned bureaucrats to apprise them of the inflamed situation in Manipur tribal areas, it noted.

In this context, MTFD emphasised that it is seeking the Centre's intervention as it (the centre) is constitutionally vested with a special power with regard to Manipur Hill Areas.

Article 371C of the Indian Constitution states, inter-alia, states that “The executive power of the Union

shall extend to the giving of directions to the State as to the administration of the Hill (tribal) Areas of Manipur,” MTFD stressed.

Arguing that despite numerous memorandums and meetings, no positive and serious initiatives have been taken on the part of the Central Government to resolve the issues, the Forum said the indefinite rally is hold to pressurize the Government to address the political crisis in Manipur, and to show solidarity and support families of their fallen brethren.

DhaKa, November 14 (ageNcies): Militant outfit United Liberation Front of Assam (ULFA) would not enter any peace talks with the government without Anup Chetia.

ULFA leader Shahadhar Chowdhury told Prothom Alo on Friday that the top leaders of ULFA will inform the ministry of home affairs of India that they are not interested in peace talks with them without Golap Barua alias Anup Chetia.

The seventh meeting of ULFA with the home minister Rajnath Singh and home secretary Rajiv Mehrishi, was scheduled on 24 November in Delhi.

Shahadhar Chowdhury told the correspondent, “We almost ended the peace talks. We want Anup Chetia to participate in the talks. We hope the central and the state governments will take necessary

NDFB militant wanted by NIA killed in encounter

The Tangkhul Naga Long (TNL) lead by its President Weapon Zimik met Minister of State for Home Kiren Rijiju and Ameising Luikham, the only serving bureaucrat from the North Eastern States at the level of Secretary to Government of India on November 12. The main purpose of the visit was to invite the Prime Minister Narendra Modi for next year Lui-Ngai-Ni festival on 15 February which will be held in Ukhrul Town, organized by TNL under the aegis of United Naga Council (UNC). It is most opportune time for the Nagas and for the rest of India in the collective effort deepen and appreciate the culture of one another for peaceful co-existence, the TNL said in a press note. The visit to MoS Home was to seek his help for the smooth acceptance of UNC and TNL invites to PM Modi,it added.

guwahaTi, November 14 (iaNs): A hardcore cadre of the anti-talk faction of the National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB), who was also wanted by the National Investigating Agency (NIA), was gunned down on Saturday during an encounter with the security forces in Assam's Chirang district.

A defence spokesman based in Guwahati said this, adding that the militant, identified as Jaola Basumatary, was also wanted by the NIA for his involvement in the December 2014 massacre of the Adivasi people in Assam.

"The army launched a joint operation with Assam Police late Friday evening

at a remote location in Chirang district. The security forces had received specific information about the presence of the NDFB commander and immediately swung into action," the defence spokesperson said.

"Jaola opened fire, forcing the security forces to retaliate and the militant sustained injury," said the official and added that though he was taken to hospital in the early hours of Saturday, the doctor declared him brought dead.

A commander of the outfit, Jaola was part of the notable hierarchy in the group and was involved in the December 2014 Kokrajhar carnage, where Adivasi people were killed.

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agarTaLa, November 14 (iaNs): In a surprise move, the BJP's Tripura unit has requested the main opposition Congress to form an electoral alliance to fight the ruling Left Front in the state's December 9 civic polls.

"If the Congress does not put up its candidates in next month's municipal elections, then the opposition parties' combined vote would be able to defeat the candidates of the Left parties," Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Tripura unit president Sudhindra Dasgupta told reporters here.

He said: "The Congress

either can form an alliance with the BJP or support the nominees of the BJP. The BJP was gaining popularity in the state after Prime Minister Narendra Modiled government came to power last year," Dasgupta said after announcing BJP candidates for the municipal elections.

"Results of the Lok Sabha, gram panchayat and tribal autonomous district council polls have shown that the BJP's vote share has increased substantially, eating into Congress's support base. "But, because of the division of votes among the BJP, the Congress and

Insurgency-hit Tripura tea industry back on feet agarTaLa, November 14 (pTi): The century-old tea industry in Tripura, which was nearly destroyed by the three-decade-old insurgency, is back on its feet with the restoration of peace and harmony.

All 58 tea gardens in the state now operate at the optimum level producing one crore kg of tea per year, Tea Association of India secretary P K Sarkar said.

Painting a bright future for the state's tea industry, Sarkar said, "6,400 hectares of land are now under cultivation while the total granted area for tea cultivation is 14,000 hectares."

Sarkar thinks that if substantial capital investment is made in the industry, the state will scale up the list of 14 tea-producing states. Tripura at present holds the fifth position after Assam, West Bengal, Tamil Nadu and Kerala.

Tea production in the state is also supplemented by small growers, who mostly grow tea in small holdings measuring one hectare or more and add to the production.

"There are also hundreds of small gardens, either privately run or run by some organisations.

other non-Left parties, the CPI-M won the election," Dasgupta claimed.

The BJP has put up a record number of 28 women candidates in the Agartala Municipal Corporation, 13 municipal councils and 6 nagar panchayats across the state.

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"We are planning to make the East as a gateway for oil and gas. Four LNG terminals are in the concept stage," he said.

The minister said the government was also trying to frame a policy for developing 69 marginal oil and gas fields, which was not a viable option for big companies like ONGC. Pradhan also advised the eastern regional states to sit and discuss the issue including oil and gas within the GST framework.

"These states are now willing to put oil and gas within the GST as it was the main source of revenue for them. But a specific band of rates may be arrived upon," he said.

'No peace talks without Anup Chetia'

Protestors at the ongoing indefinite mass rally at Jantar Mantar, New Delhi.

It further noted that that as of November 13, 74 days has elapsed since nine Manipur tribals were killed during the protests against ‘three anti-tribal bills’ and the MTFD along with tribal organizations in Manipur have met all concerned central ministers including the Home Minister, the MoS (Home), Minister for Tribal Affairs, DoNER, except the Prime Minister, Narendra Modi himself, to apprise them of the situation and have submitted Memorandums demanding remedial measures for

Pradhan said the four types of gasses available in the eastern states, which were heavily endowed with coal reserves, are coal bed methane, natural gas, imported natural gas and coal-based gas.

"But the issues involved are the cost of production, commercial exploitation and technology," Pradhan said at a CII seminar here.

The minister also said the government has also initiated talks with the Bangladesh government seeking its cooperation in hydrocarbons by way of allowing transport of gas from landlocked Tripura using the neighbouring country as transit.

Dated Kohima the 13th November 2015

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measures to include him in the meeting.”

“If that does not happen, the meeting should be postponed. There is no point of the meeting without Anup Chetia as he is in India now,” he added.

When asked if it is possible to complete the necessary procedures within this time, he said, “Peace talks are a political decision. The talks and possible treaties will help bring peace to the states. The central government should speed up the process as we have got Anup back after many years. Nothing would be finalized without Anup’s active participation in the peace talks.”

He added this is why the decision regarding the procedure should be a political one.

Anup Chetia was supposed to be brought to Assam from Delhi on Saturday.

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Now, know your PF balance Vodafone to invest $2 billion in India just by giving a missed call mumbAi, November 14 (AgeNcieS): Customers who want to know their total PF balance can just give a missed call on 01122901406 from their registered mobile numbers.

Retirement fund body EPFO had launched a mobile application and other phone-based services for accessing PF account details for its over 3.54 crore subscribers, 49.22 lakh pensioners and 6.1 lakh employers.

The three new mobilebased services meant for EPF members are a Mobile Application, SMSbased Universal Account Number Activation and a Missed Call service.

PF SMS alert has started from Friday. Customers who want to know their total PF balance can just give a missed call on 01122901406 from their registered mobile numHitisha Jain

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t is of no doubt that handling money is one of the most important things that a parent can teach their child. Here are nine ways you can teach your kid about money.

Talking about money is as much as a taboo in the Indian household, as is talking about sex. It's an absolute no-no. Most Indian parents keep the financials out of dinner table conversations in a bid to “protect” their children.

In fact, most children graduate out of school not knowing how to write a cheque or make a draft.

It is of no doubt that handling money is one of the most important things that a parent can teach their child.

Every personal finance expert will tell you that it is best to start saving early – for a rainy day, education, a wedding, and even retirement.

bers. Post that the customers will get an SMS alert immediately.

Customers have to download application from the EPFO website and then activate their UAN accounts from their mobile phones and access their accounts to view monthly credits and details available with EPFO. Once UAN is activated, the member becomes eligible for all services under the programme such as credit alerts, passbooks and the like. This new service is helpful mainly to those members who may not have easy access to com-

puters or smartphones.

EPFO also has in place a Short Code SMS service, which helps members get their details along with contribution and PF balance through an SMS to 7738299899.

Labour Minister Bandaru Dattatreya said these services will benefit nearly 3.54 crore contributing members, 49.22 lakh pensioners and 6.1 lakh employers.

A total of nearly 1.80 crore UAN are activated, 58.72 lakh UAN seeded with Aadhaar and 1.82 crore UAN seeded with bank accounts, he added.

ing rewarded for it on the Involve them in monthly household budgets maturity date.

Most kids don't know how much money their Incentivize for saving A Diwali bonus, a parents spend to run a mandatory yearly holiday, household. It is impormediclaim, travel, tele- tant to factor in just how phone reimbursements much is spent in keep-- incentives go a long way ing the household up and in keeping the morale up running smoothly. Involve your child when you're even in adults. making a monthly list of How many times have groceries and the budget, you told your child you paying the maid, electricwill get him/her the toy or ity. This will help him/ game they have been eye- her understand the value ing for being good? How of money and the impormany times have you said tance of using facilities juyou buy them something diciously. they really want, if they do well in exams? The same Saving goals Fix certain occasions, goes for saving.

According to your like Diwali, Christmas, means, you can give incen- siblings' birthday's, grandtives to your kid for sav- parents' birthdays where ing 'x' amount of money the child should use his/ in a quarter or yearly. You her pocket money to buy may also ask your child to a small present. This will save 'x' amount of money instil a sense of responsiby his/her birthday, and bility, and even give them dole out incentives on their a chance to budget their birthday for saving money pocket money. through the year. Another way is to reward them Set an example Kids tend to ape their for doing their part of the parents, which means it is household chores.

Pocket Money The best way to teach your kid to handle money is to give him some. Decide a fixed amount of pocket money, depending on his/ her age for each month.

Tell them that they have to manage in that amount every month. Make sure the pocket money amount isn't pittance, neither is it too much.

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ment of the increase in investment comes as the U.K. major readies to tap the Indian capital market with an initial public offering.

“At Vodafone, we are enthused with the PM’s vision for ‘Digital India’ and ‘Make in India’. Vodafone India serves over 188 million citizens, of which almost 100 million are from rural areas. As the co-creator of the telecom ecosystem, a catalyst of the telecom revolution in India and being committed for the long term, we are ideally poised to partner the Government of India in fulfilling these important initiatives,” Mr. Colao said in a statement. “We are pleased to announce our enhanced commitment to India,” he said.

The planned capacity expansions and investments in the high-end technology centre and customer service centres will create opportunities for employment and for skilling and training India’s rich talent pool. Vo-

How to teach your kids about money

Piggy banks and money boxes Get a piggy bank or money box with a lock. It's also easy to find an earthen piggy bank in most places in India. See to it that your child puts in a pre-determined percentage (about 5-10%) of the monthly pocket money into it every month. Set a date (mostly your child's birthday) for opening/ breaking the money box open. With the money collected, they can buy themselves something they Here are nine ways you want. This will teach them can teach your kid about the importance of saving money and the impor- even a little amount every tance of saving month, complete with be-

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mumbAi, November 14 (AgeNcieS): The planned capacity expansions and investments in the high-end technology centre and the customer service centres will create opportunities for employment and for skilling and training India’s rich talent pool.

Vodafone, India’s second-largest telecommunications service provider by number of users, will invest Rs.13,000 crore or $2 billion on capacity expansion and new business initiatives.

Vodafone, which ranks behind Bharti Airtel in the Indian telecom market, is already the largest FDI investor in the country with investments exceeding Rs.1,11,000 crore since starting its Indian operations in 2007.

Vittorio Colao, Vodafone Group Plc CEO, committed to the latest investment during his meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi in London on Friday. The announce-

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The difference between wants and needs The first lesson that they teach you in Economics is ''Human wants are unlimited, means to satisfy them are limited; and these limited means have alternate uses”. While pampering a child is not something any parent can help, it is important not to go overboard. Make sure you teach your child the difference between wants and needs.

It is also important to teach them the difference between between immediate needs and something that can be budgeted for later.

This will help them take the right buying decisions according to the need of the hour, and the amount of dispensable pocket money they have.

Take them to the bank Yes, it is the era of net banking, mobile banking and mobile wallets. Yes, there are ATM machines at every corner, and cheques are becoming obsolete.

But there are still certain tasks, mostly involving engagement with the government or legal work, or even getting a loan from a bank, that may require you to write a cheque or make a draft. It is important to teach your kid about different aspects of banking, just like you may learn the knick knacks of online banking. Take your kid to the bank, familiarize them with writing a cheque, getting a new cheque book, writing a draft, updating a pass book.

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"India is emerging as a preferred investment destination," she added.

This year, while Afghanistan is the 'partner' country, Bangladesh has been roped in as the 'focus' country. Goa and Jharkhand are acting as the partner states, while Madhya Pradesh has been made the focus state.

According to the organisers, over 7,000 firms from India and overseas are participating in the fair. The overseas participation is from countries including Egypt, Bhutan, China, Cuba, Germany, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Iran, Iraq, Myanmar, Nepal, Pakistan, Russia, Saudi Arabia, South Africa, South Korea, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Tibet, Turkey, and the UAE. The fair will be open daily from 9.30 a.m. to 7.30 p.m. The public visitors will have to pay Rs.30 on week days and Rs.50 on weekends or holidays for admission. Senior citizens and the differently abled will be given free entry.

Tickets can be purchased online for business days.

The last year's event saw a footfall of over 1.4 million, a nine percent increase over the attendence in 2013. In addition, 63 business delegations from 41 countries and a large number of people from foreign missions in New Delhi had visited the exposition.

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New Delhi, November 14 (iANS): The 35th edition of India's largest trade fair kicked off on Saturday at the sprawling Pragati Maidan grounds here with President Pranab Mukherjee calling it an opportunity for India to strengthen its bilateral trade relations with the world.

"The India International Trade Fair (IITF) is a brand name enjoying recognition from around the world. This annual celebration of trade is to develop our bilateral relations with the rest of the world," Mukhejee said in his inaugural address here.

The government in the recent past has "intensified" the country's bilateral relations with the world, the President said.

The first five days of the exposition have been reserved exclusively for business visitors. The public will be allowed to visit the fair from November 19 until its conclusion on November 27.

Commerce and Industry Ministry Nirmala Sitharaman said the event is of a "global stature" and would see participation by at least 28 countries. This edition of IITF will follow the theme of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Make in India initiative.

"We have potential for becoming world's fifth largest exporter by 2030.

Focused activity is our hallmark," Sitharaman

Familiarize them with financial instruments You may have a life insurance, a medical insurance, fixed deposits for your kid. Familiarize them with these different instruments, including Systematic Investment Plans (SIP), mutual funds, that can be used to save money for future goals.

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dafone will accordingly increase its staffing levels to 15,000 employees over the next two years, the company said in the statement.

“We have recently begun preparations for a potential IPO of Vodafone India, subject to market conditions,” the Londonbased Group said earlier this week.

Vodafone’s India business, in addition to being the highest contributor to Vodafone Group’s service revenue growth, has the largest customer base, is the largest data traffic market (by volume) and the third largest contributor to Vodafone Group’s service revenues.

Vodafone India reported a 9 per cent year-onyear increase in first-half operating profit, driven by strong growth in data traffic and revenue.

India also signed five other deals, including in clean energy and financial services amounting to 9 billion Pounds during Modi’s visit.

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JASU makes demands to improve SBI Kiphire

KIpHIRE, NOVEMBER 14 (MExN): The Joint Area Students’ Union (JASU), Kiphire has appealed to the Assistant General Manager (AGM) of SBI to urgently take measures towards the problems faced

by SBI Kiphire clients as a result of service pertaining to implementation of various government sponsored social welfare schemes and lack of quality service to customers.

In a representation to the AGM, JASU pointed out that with the rising numbers of people availing banking facility, transactions per day hovers around 150 to 200 creating complete chaos and confusion. Further compounding the quagmire is the callous indifference of the SBI staff; the worst affected are the aged and women, it added.

JASU lamented that bank is seen as an engine for

growth; however, the modern banking facility is yet to percolate to the citizens of Kiphire. “Ignoring the demand for better time saving banking privilege will be inconsistent to your official responsibility as pro-people service oriented bank,” JASU told the AGM. It maintained that the present staff is inadequate to meet the expectations of quality service, while also stating that the entire

banking service in SBI Kiphire needs re-look with appropriate remedy.

Further, demanding that their rights be heard, the students’ union stated it is reprehensible that even after 3 decades since establishment of SBI in Kiphire nothing much has changed. The union assured the AGM of its fullest co-operation in every activity if their demands are implemented.

JASU demands to AGM, SBI • Appoint Special Field Officer for better implementation and co-ordination of govt. social welfare schemes.

• More clerical staff be posted for better and efficient service. Just a handful of staff presently posted cannot cater to the needs of the entire population of Kiphire.

• Appoint at least one regular staff for updating of Pass Book for this will hugely enable the customers to get better service.

• Education loan be made hurdle free to the desired students for the students are the leaders of tomorrow.

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MEx FILE NSCN (IM) condoles DIMApuR, NOVEMBER 14 (MExN): The national workers of NSCN (IM) have mourned the sudden demise of Capt. Retd. Yaothing, Under Secretary, Steering Secretariat, NSCN (IM) on November 13. “He was full of love, honor and served the nation whole-heartedly in various capacities,” stated a condolence note from DG Robert, Cabinet Secretary. “In his death, the nation has lost a faithful and dedicated worker. Yet his spirit will live in the hearts of all he touched.” NSCN (IM) further extended sympathy and prayed for the strength of the bereaved family.

Job fair for ex–servicemen

KOHIMA, NOVEMBER 14 (DIpR): Brigadier KK Roy Choudhury, SM, VSM (Retd), secretary of Rajya Sainik Board and director of Sainik Welfare and Resettlement Nagaland in a press release has informed that a major job fair for ex–servicemen of North East will be conducted on November 22 at Narangi (Guwahati). The job fair will be organized by Eastern Zone, Directorate of Resettlement at the Army Public School Narangi (Guwahati). A large number of corporate houses and Public Sector Undertaking officials will be available to provide in situ jobs. All interested ex–servicemen, officers, JCOs and other ranks have been requested to attend the same along with their bio-data and documents. Further, ex– servicemen fraternity has been requested to be suitably dressed for the occasion as they will be interviewed on the spot. Directorate of Sainik Welfare and Resettlement Nagaland will establish a detachment to assist ex–serThe choir of Carewell School performs during the Annual Day of the school on No- vicemen of Nagaland in the premises of Army School vember 14.

Narangi, Guwahati.

Morung Express News 22 students at Fellowship opment; therefore, along colony, from where, it was with academics, sports is also Dimapur | November 14 ANCSF executive meeting held relocated to the present given an importance.

17 years since its inception, site in 2001. The school curMeanwhile, he in- DIMApuR, NOVEMBER 14 (MExN): The All NaCarewell School today cel- rently has 447 students. formed with pride that for galand Co-operative Societies Federation (ANCSF) ebrated its first ever Annual Stating that Carewell the last three years, the held its first executive meeting today at Red Cross SoDay at the school campus School emphasizes on qual- school has produced 100% ciety Complex, Kohima. Besides deliberation on esin Duncan Basti here. The ity and not quantity, the prin- pass result in the class X sential matters concerning the federation, the meeting event saw students per- cipal stated that is the reason exam with first divisions anonymously resolved to fill up the present vacancies form varieties of songs, for the less number of stu- and toppers. of its office bearers. A press note from the ANCSF genThe event was graced eral secretary (admin), Mohokiya Ghaponza informed rhymes, and dances to the dents. He further maintained delight of the parents. that the school, which up- by Editor of Nagaland Post, that its office for 2015-2020 will run under the stewardRecollecting the history holds sound atmosphere and Geoffrey Yaden as chief ship of Kedou Wetsah as president; T Yanger Imchen of the school, the principal discipline, works towards guest and vice president and N Yona Konyak as Vice presidents; and Mohokiya said that the school was making a child confident. It & press secretary, NPF, TL Ghaponza and R Joshua Sangtam as general secretaries. established in 1998 with believes in all round devel- Merry as guest of honour.

AGHSS celebrates 35th anniversary First Annual Day of Carewell School Morung Express News Dimapur | November 14

Assembly of God Higher Secondary School, Dimapur on Saturday celebrated its 35th anniversary-cumparents’ day at its school premises with Parliamentary Secretary for Information & Public Relations, Khekaho Assumi as the chief guest.

On the occasion, Khekaho called upon the parents to ponder over whether they were doing their part as a parent responsible for upbringing of their children instead of relegating it to the teachers.

According to Khekaho, many parents hardly bother about their child thinking that the responsibility of educating their Parliamentary Secretary, children was upon the Khekaho Assumi speaks during the programme on school. “Parents who do their homework produce Saturday. (Morung Photo)

good students,” he added.

He said that parents ought to teach the children at home to some extent for the holistic development of the child.

To the students, Khekaho said every student was equal and that there was no bright or dull student. “It is just that some students catch up fast and some slower,” he said. Khekaho encouraged the students to be hardworking in their efforts to come out in flying colours.

He called upon parents, teachers, students and the school management to work together and produce responsible citizens.

Students of the school enthralled the audience with various songs and performances. The programme was attended by parents, students, teachers and a host of invitees.

NPF on CM’s qualification issue Pangsha Reconciliation Team visits seven villages KOHIMA, NOVEMBER 14 (MExN): Referring to the matter on chief minister’s qualification, the NPF Central Office today stated that certain vested interest within the Congress party is raking up the issue just to grab fleeting mention in the local papers.

“It is doubtful if it is the considered and unanimous view of the NPCC as a politi-

cal party to raise the issue of the qualification of the Chief Minister, but some individual is determined regarding the image of the Chief Minister,” stated a press release from Press Bureau, NPF Central Office.

The NPF said that the incident is being probed by the police and is also sub judice; therefore no comments can be made by the

CM at this point of time.

“If at all the working president of the NPCC, Ayangba Aonok, a close friend of the CM, wants to know the facts, he should either ask the petitioners to withdraw the case from the court of law, or bide his time and wait for the verdict of the court rather than resorting the trail by media,” it added.

pANgsHA, NOVEMBER 14 (MExN): Five villages under Pangsha Range representing churches, councils and students’ unions visited seven villages to seek forgiveness and reconciliation from those who were “unfortunate victims of head-hunting days” from November 9 to 12.

The Pangsha Range Reconciliation Team includes Wolam Nyukyan

(New Pangsha) Baptist Church and the village students’ union; Wolam Nyuking (Old Pangsha) Baptist Church and the village students’ union; Wonthoi Baptist Church; ITC Dan Baptist Church; Dan Village Baptist Church.

Highlighting the significance of the visit in a press note, the Team stated, “There will be no brotherhood without fatherhood

and there will be no healing and reconciliation without the Blood of Christ and no peace without the manifestation of God’s kingdom.

Nothing can compensate the loss of near and dear ones but we only pray for the Lord Almighty God to wash away our agonies and sins.”

Taking the path of forgiveness and reconciliation, the Team pledged to improve the spirit of broth-

erhood and leave no stone unturned to help each other in the days to come.

Acknowledging that during the head hunting days, "the people of Pangsha had been a burden to our own brothers and sisters," it said "there might be countless impairs and that can never be told in words in the hearts of Nagas." In this regard, the Team urged all Nagas, not only the peo-

ple of Pangsha and the 7 villages, to "forgive and forget" and live in unison in the name of Jesus Christ.

The following are the villages visited: Shamnyu (Wangshu) and Tamkoang under Konyak Baptist churches; Phumpak, Nakshou, Saoshou, and Kejok under Chang Baptist churches; Auching Village under Phom Baptist churches.

Education dept’s pilgrimage to Molungkimong ends Our Correspondent Molungkimong | November 14

Hope Academy in Dimapur celebrated Children’s Day on November 14 at IMC Hall. The teachers performed different acts to entertain the students. The performances included dance, fashion show, mono act. Primary section teachers (new campus) organised a dance competition, which was won by the group ‘Hope Direction’ after taking votes from the students. There were also solo performances, guitar recital, drums solo, violin recital, Taekwondo demonstration. The event ended with Zumba, a physical fitness program through dance (picture).

The school education department along with SCERT and Nagaland Board of School Education today concluded their twoday pilgrimage tour to Molungyimsen and Molungkimong.

Led by minister for school education & SCERT Yitachu, the team today visited Molungkimong.

They were received at Molungkimong village gate by Village Council and Baptist Church pastor and leaders, who explained about the village trade route to Assam, through which Dr. EW Clark arrived at Molungkimong village on December 18, 1872 escorted by 60 warriors, thus becoming the first gospel path in Nagaland.

The team were taken

Minister Yitachu, parliamentary secretary Amenba Yaden and others pose for camera during a pilgrimage tour by school education department to Molungkimong on November 14. (Morung Photo)

to the first Baptistery in Naga soil, a drinking well (called Chungli Tzübu) where Dr. EW Clark baptized 15 new converts on December 22, 1872 and laid the foundation of the first Baptist Church in Naga soil.

The team walked 170 stairs up to the Village Gate, the place where Dr. Clark

knelt down and prayed for the headhunters’ souls as he approached to enter the Molungkimong gate on December 18, 1872. The team knelt down and offered prayer before entering the village.

The team was also taken to the first Baptist Chapel where the first Lord Supper was administered

KDLSA emphasises on protection of children

KOHIMA, NOVEMBER 14 (MExN): Children’s Day cum Annual Day celebration of the Government High School, Sechu Zubza in collaboration with the Kohima District Legal Services Authority (KDLSA) was held at the school premises on November 13.

Panel Lawyer Wapanginla Kichu, who chaired the programme, thanked the school authorities for allowing the KDLSA to collaborate with them and sensitize the children on their rights. She spoke about the importance of Children’s Day and why India celebrates the day in honour of its first Prime Minister Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru.

Sano Bizo, Headmistress, Govt. High School, Sechu Zubza while delivering a welcome note said

that the programme was the last celebration of the year. She acknowledged the KDLSA for coming up with the unique sensitization programme and hoped that the programme will be fruitful.

Short speech was delivered by Lanusenla, SDO (civil) Sechu Zubza. She called upon citizens to know their rights and execute their duties also. She further said that most of the Nagas are only concerned about their rights and neglect their duties. She urged the students to study hard as that is their primary duty and at the same time respect their teachers, elders and parents and not to be just literate but be an educated and a responsible citizen.

Resource person Zhekheli Zimhomi, Retainer Lawyer, Guahati High

Resource Person Zhekheli Zhimomi, Retainer Lawyer, NSLSA and other speakers at Government High Secondary School, Sechu Zubza.

Court, Kohima Bench gave a presentation on child rights. She stressed on child protection issues and what every teacher should know.

She stressed on Article 21A which provides for free and compulsory education to children between 6 to 14

years of age. She also stated that children like adults are all equal before the eyes of law and should not be discriminated under any circumstances.

Zhimomi lamented the rise of child abuse cases even within families and laid

emphasis against corporal punishment. She urged the teachers to use more child friendly approaches in dealing with the student.

A documentary film on sexual offences against children and the right to education was presented

by Panel Lawyer Akumla Longchari. She said that victims of sexual offences should never blame themselves and remain silent, but speak out. She emphasised on the Protection of Children from Sexual Offence Act 2012 (POCSO), which is a comprehensive act meant for protecting them. She informed that they can also contact CHILDLINE-1098 for any assistance pertaining to children as it is operational 24/7.

Later, a quiz competition was conducted on the topics presented by Mezivolu T Therieh, NJS, Chief Judicial Magistrate, Kohima & Secretary KDLSA. Prizes and sweets were distributed to the students who participated in the quiz and also those who were present.

by Dr. Clark on December 22, 1872 and Rev. Dr. EW Clark monument.

Addressing a public gathering, Yitachu expressed that the people desire to take up pilgrimage in order to come closer to God and receive the blessing.

Nagaland Baptist Church Council (NBCC) general secretary Zelhou

Keyho said the 22 executive secretaries under NBCC will be visiting Molungyimsen and Molungkimong soon.

Apostle Rev. Luoliehu Yimsong, founder, 'Leaders Arise' Nagaland stressed on the need to maintain spiritual unity.

He also stressed on the need to protect and promote the spiritual heritage to the glory of God. Commissioner and secretary for school education & SCERT FP Solo thanked both the villagers of Molungyimsen and Molungkimong for making the pilgrimage tour a memorable and successful one.

Parliamentary secretary for agriculture Dr. Benjongliba Aier and parliamentary secretary for industries & commerce Amenba Yaden also spoke on the occasion.

North Block Panchayat Kezieke issues advisory KOHIMA, NOVEMBER 14 (MExN): The North Block Panchayat, Kezieke has issued an advisory in view of the November 11 fire incident in the colony, while condemning the “unwarranted and criminal acts of the person(s) who pelted stones at the fire tenders on the night of fire.”

The Panchayat warned that any persons caught perpetrating such acts in future shall be severely punished and requested the public not to obstruct the fire fighters who are trained to fight such disasters with competency. The Panchayat also lauded the IRB personnel in controlling the crowd and spectators who came to witness the fire.

The advisory stated that

handling of the fire hoses, hampering the fire fighter from doing their jobs should be strictly avoided; Vehicles should never be parked enroute to the fire; Parking of vehicles at the roadside at night by the colony residents should be discouraged by the colony Panchayats; Overhead electric cables crossing the roads should be according to the specifications of the power departments.

A press note issued by Thejao Sekhose, Chairman, North Block Panchayat further lauded the work of the fire fighters and the IRB, Kezieke Welfare Board, Kezieke Youth, the Panchayat Youth Organsiations, 19th AR, electrical department and the public in dousing the fire.

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country mouse invited his cousin who lived in the city to come visit him. The city mouse was so disappointed with the sparse meal which was nothing more than a few kernels of corn and a couple of dried berries.

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centres around the country," Ms Christensen told Mashable The wig was such a hit with Lily that Ms Christensen started the Magic Yarn Project along with her partner Bree Hitchcock and a group of volunteers, in an effort to distribute them across the country.

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show you such rich feasts, readily available for the taking."

So the country mouse left with his city cousin who brought him to a splendid feast in the city's alley. The country mouse could not believe his eyes. He had never seen so much food in one place. There was bread, cheese, fruit, cereals, and grains of all sorts scattered about in a warm cozy portion of the alley.

The two mice settled down to eat their wonderful dinner, but before they barely took their first bites, a cat approached their dining area. The two mice scampered

away and hid in a small uncomfortable hole until the cat left. Finally, it was quiet, and the unwelcome visitor went to prowl somewhere else. The two mice ventured out of the hole and resumed their abundant feast. Before they could get a proper taste in their mouth, another visitor intruded on their dinner, and the two little mice had to scuttle away quickly.

"Goodbye," said the country mouse, "You do, indeed, live in a plentiful city, but I am going home where I can enjoy my dinner in peace."

A modest life with peace and quiet is better than a richly one with danger and strife.

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INSPIRATIONAL STORIES, MESSAGES, POEMS & SPIRITUAL EXPERIENCES

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Scripture passage: “Though you already know all this, I want to remind you that the Lord delivered his people out of Egypt, but later destroyed those who did not believe. And the angels who did not keep their positions of authority but abandoned their own home--these he has kept in darkness, bound with everlasting chains for judgSelie Visa ment on the great Day. In a similar way, Sodom and Gomorrah and the surrounding towns gave themselves up to sexual immorality and perversion. They serve as an example of those who suffer the punishment of eternal fire.” --Jude 1:5-7

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destroy homes, tear families apart, take your children, and that's just the start. I'm more costly than diamonds, more costly than gold; the sorrow I bring is a sight to behold ... Just try me once and I might let you go, but try me twice, and I'll own your soul.

"When I possess you, you'll steal and you'll lie.

You do what you have to just to get high. ... You'll lie to your mother; you'll steal from your dad. When you see their tears, you should feel sad. But you'll forget your morals and how you were raised, I'll be your conscience; I'll teach you my ways.

"I take kids from parents, and parents from kids, I turn people from God, and separate from friends. I'll take everything from you, your looks and your pride.

I'll be with you always, right by your side ... I'll take and take, till you have nothing more to give. When I'm finished with you, you'll be lucky to live.

"If you try me, be warned this is no game. If given the chance, I'll drive you insane. I'll ravish your body; I'll control your mind. I'll own you completely; your soul will be mine.

"The nightmares I'll give you while lying in bed, the voices you'll hear from inside your head, the sweats, the shakes, the visions you'll see; I want you to know, these are all gifts from me.

"But then it's too late, and you'll know in your heart, that you are mine, and we shall not part. You'll regret that you tried me, they always do, but you came to me, not I to you.

"You knew this would happen. Many times you were told, but you challenged my power, and chose to be bold. You could have said no and just walked away. If you could live that day over now what would you say?

"I'll be your master; you will be my slave, I'll even go with you, when you go to your grave. Now that you have met me, what will you do? Will you try me or not? It's all up to you. I can bring you more misery than words can tell. Come take my hand, let me lead you to hell" (Author Unknown; poem about addiction).

The flesh—although it feels comfortable and natural at times—is not a friend to be trusted. Puritan author John Owen writes, "Secret lusts lie lurking in your own heart which will never give up until they

are either destroyed or satisfied."

"For the carnal mind is hostile toward God, for it is not subject to the law of God, nor indeed can it be" (Rom. 8:7). Enmity is not just an enemy. An enemy can be reconciled; enmity is in direct opposition to God. In short, the flesh says, "Feed me so I can destroy you ... destroy your health, your relationships, your soul."

C.H. Spurgeon warned, "Beware of no man more than of yourself; we carry our worst enemies within us."

Most never experience God because of idolatry.

Our idols knock, and we open the door. Commentator Klyne Snodgrass states it well: "Mention of the 'schemes' of the devil reminds us of the trickery by which evil and temptation present themselves in our lives. Evil rarely looks evil until it accomplishes its goal; it gains entrance by appearing attractive, desirable and perfectly legitimate. It is a baited and camouflaged trap."

It's often not until after sin has accomplished

Over 4K Bibles sent to Serbian soldiers to prevent future war crimes

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erbian soldiers are receiving free Bibles as part of an effort to promote moral transformation in the ranks and prevent future war crimes.

The London based Telegraph reports that 4,000 copies of the New Testament have already been sent to soldiers with funding coming from the British arm of the Bible Society.

Notable British politician and abolitionist William Wilberforce (1759-1833) is one of the founders of the society that promotes the distribution of Scripture but not a specific faith or denomination. More funding for Bibles for soldiers in Serbia will come from church members across the U.K. Plans are being made to distribute Bibles to every soldier in the Serbian army. Colonel Sasha Milutinovic, chief of the religion section, is a supporter of the project and claimed Serbian Army and soldiers committed war crimes because they had "forgotten" the Christian worldview.

"I hope we will never see a war crime again in the Serbian Army again," he said.

"That will be the result of this — it will improve our sense of how to treat the enemy and respect for the enemy.

"I hope it will not only improve our morals but to bring us, in the 21st century, back into this time when really people believed in eternal life," continued Milutinovic.

"My view is that it's about God's love. I want to bring people back to these eternal values."

In the 1990s, during the Yugoslavian conflict, the Serbian army and leadership were responsible for heinous crimes including ethnic genocide against Bosnians, Croats, and Albanians. Mass rapes and torture were commonly reported during the conflict.

Political and military leaders were tried in the International Court of Justice in The Hague, Netherlands, with some trials still set to be completed. The late former Serbian President Slobodan Milošević is among the most well-known war criminals tried for war crimes the Yugoslav conflict.

Milutinovic says the Serbian military is reforming its ethics and asserted that the New Testament trumps international law.

"We made some mistakes in the past and we forgot the New Testament.

"The New Testament is better than international law: humanitarian laws are based on this," he added.

"Our codes of conduct are from the New Testament and we use them in our codes of behavior. We want to come back to this.

We believe in this traditionally, but it is hard to find a Bible in an Orthodox house. But this situation is changing."

Serbs, too, faced persecution after the breakup of the former nation of Yugoslavia. The Guardian reported in 2011 on the conviction of war crimes by the Croatian military leaders against civilians.

"Croatian forces committed acts of murder, cruel treatment, inhumane acts, destruction, plunder, persecution and deportation. There was a widespread and systematic attack directed against this Serb civilian population, [creating] an environment in which those present there had no choice but to leave," judges at the International Court of Justice at The Hague found.

The Serbs, many of them Christian, faced war crimes and genocide from Bosnian Muslims. Many Serbs have complained that the international community has paid too little attention to war crimes committed against Serbian Christians by Muslim forces. Additionaly, some claim that false narratives have been compiled to whitewash Muslim human rights violations and crimes against Serbs by the West for political purposes.

Roman Catholics and Protestants pale in comparison to the number of Orthodox Christians in Serbia. The vast majority of the citizens in the Southeastern European country identify or are members of the Serbian Orthodox Church.

The Bible Society, now worldwide, was founded in Britain in the 18th century, as a means to provide soldiers and sailors, or those who were poor, with a copy of the Scripture.

its purpose that we see its destructive path. Only by comparing thoughts and actions to God's Word can we have the insight to see beyond the circumstances.

Being tempted isn't sin—surrendering to it is.

Temptation is also an opportunity to do what is right by turning from it. First Corinthians 10:13 states, "No temptation has taken you except what is common to man. God is faithful, and He will not permit you to be tempted above what you can endure, but will with the temptation also make a way to escape, that you may be able to bear it."

This "way of escape" is ultimately what tilts the scale toward the fully surrendered life. When we flee temptation, turn from sin and seek God, the byproduct is the filling of the Spirit. The door of temptation swings both ways—you can enter or exit. If we choose to enter, once inside, we may not see the exit sign so clearly again.

Shane Idleman is the founder and lead pastor of Westside Christian Fellowship in Lancaster, California, just North of Los Angeles. He recently released his 7th book, Desperate for More of God at shaneidleman.com.

Denzel Washington opens up about his Christian faith

Denzel Washington speaks to theater students at Fordham University.

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cademy Award-winning actor Denzel Washington delivered the keynote address at the Church Of God In Christ's (COGIC) annual "We Care" Charities Banquet, where he opened up about his deep Christian faith and emphasized the importance of raising children in the fear of the Lord.

According to a report from The St. Louis American, the 60-year-old actor recited the Lord's Prayer before highlighting his family's connection with the Church of Christ in God and sharing his personal testimony.

"My father, my earthly father, Denzel Washington Sr. was a pastor for the Church of God in Christ for 60 years," Washington said. "I can remember the most important time in our house - and he would be so excited - was when he was preparing to attend Convocation in Memphis, Tennessee. I didn't know what he was doing when he got here - in fact, I couldn't even say the word, but I knew it was important to him."

The "Man on Fire" actor recalled how every year, his father would travel from upstate New York to Tennessee.

"He would get his best two suits together, and my mother would fry him a tin of chicken and prepare a thermos of coffee, and he would make the drive," Washington said. "I know he's smiling in heaven, seeing his son doing the best I can do today, by the grace of God." Like Us on Facebook The St. Louis American notes that the purpose of the COGIC Cares Banquet, which this year was attended by over 1,000 people, is to raise funds for international disaster relief and scholarship funds. This year, the organization offered 37 scholarships to students around the nation.

In continuing his address, Washington, who has four children with his wife, Pauletta, emphasized the importance of sowing into young people both in faith and finances, drawing connections to his life and personal testimony.

"Forty years ago, March 27, 1975 I was in my mother's beauty shop. I had flunked out of college. I had a 1.7-grade point average. I had no future," Washington said. "I was sitting looking in the mirror, and I see a woman behind me sitting under the dryer. Of course, the voice of God always comes from under a dryer."

The woman, one of the oldest members of his family church, began asking for a pen and paper so that she could write down the prophecy she had for Washington's life, the actor recalled.

"She said, 'Young man, you are going to travel the world and speak to people," Washington said. "Now mind you I was 20 years old, with a 1.7-grade point average and had flunked out of school. She said, 'You are going to preach.'"

"In this 40 year journey, I guess she was right," he continued. "Through my work I have spoken to millions of people. In 2015, I said I'm no longer just going to speak through my work. I'm going to make a conscious effort to get up and speak about what God has done for me."

Washington also credited his massive success to the prayers of his mother: "I remember saying to my mother at a time when I was feeling myself, 'Ma did you ever think that I was going to become this...' She said 'boy, do you know all the people who have been praying for your behind...all the prayer cloths, and prayer meetings...' And she made me clean the windows."

Before taking the stage, Washington was introduced by his pastor, Church of God in Christ Presiding Bishop Charles Blake.

"You are aware of the great roles that he has played - for some of the most significant and some of the great movies of our time," the pastor told the crowded room. "And he has an extensive resume describing the roles that he has played and awards that he has received."

Blake continued: "But as his pastor, I just want you to know him. Here is a man who has shown great love and great respect for his church and his pastor."

Washington, best known for iconic films such as "Training Day," "American Gangster" and "Philadelphia," has been labeled as one of the most powerful Christians in Hollywood due to due to his outspokenness concerning his Christian faith.

In a graduation speech held last May 9, the actor inspired the graduates of Dillard University to "put God first in everything you do."

"Number one, put God first in everything you do. Everything that you think you see in me and everything you think I've accomplished and everything you think I have... everything I have is by the grace of God, understand that. It's a gift," he said.

A brief note: Jude states that his readers already know what he is about to say but that he will remind them of it. So he gives them three examples of the Lord's judgments: (1) On the unbelievers at the time of the Exodus.

(2) On the fallen angels.

(3) On Sodom and Gomorrah.

In each instance the objects of judgment are notable rebels against the Lord. We learn two things from these three examples of Jude.

First, eternal punishment awaits all who do not believe and obey.

Second, when we talk of God’s great love for us, we must not forget his truth and justice attributes.

God shows no partiality nor takes bribery: “For the LORD your God is God of gods and Lord of lords, the great God, mighty and awesome, who shows no partiality and accepts no bribes.” -- Deuteronomy 10:17 "God of gods" and "Lord of lords" are Hebrew superlatives.

The designations do not suggest that there are in reality other divine gods or lords over whom God rules. Rather, as God and Lord he is supreme over all. As the great, mighty, and awesome One, the Lord performed great and awesome wonders that the people had seen with their own eyes. The majesty of the Lord extends to righteous behavior, showing no partiality, accepting no bribes.

“Now let the fear of the LORD be upon you. Judge carefully, for with the LORD our God there is no injustice or partiality or bribery." --2 Chronicles 19:7 Jehoshaphat's caution to the newly appointed judges was that they were not judging for man but for the LORD. This is a standing reminder that good government springs from commitment to God in whom there is no injustice or partiality or bribery.

God is the refuge of the righteous: “For the LORD is righteous, he loves justice; upright men will see his face.” --Psalm 11:7 God loves those who do righteous acts. He who sees and examines everyone promises that only the upright of heart will see him. To see the face of God is an expression of deliverance from adversity, of close communion, and of the reality of God's blessed presence in this world and in the world to come.

Whatever God decrees is right: “The LORD loves righteousness and justice; the earth is full of his unfailing love.” --Psalm 33:5 An upright person is without deception, full of integrity of heart, and the opposite of the perverse. The Lord's verdicts, rule, and relationship with his people are all characterized by a working out of his plans. The rule of faith is that whatever God decrees is right, and whatever he brings to pass is faithful and true.

There is no hidden agenda and no deception; the teachings are in plain view. The Lord's love is evident in his works on earth, but what is just and right can never be equal to crookedness or perverseness.

Hope in God's just rule: “He will judge the world in righteousness; he will govern the peoples with justice.” --Psalm 9:8 The Lord is King! Belief in his kingship affirms one's conviction of the difference between his rule and that of the nations.

God’s kingship gives hope in the biblical teaching that he shall establish righteousness on earth. Because he reigns, there is hope. He is the refuge and stronghold for his children. God's rule is always beneficial to the godly.

Righteousness and truth will be established: “They will sing before the LORD, for he comes, he comes to judge the earth. He will judge the world in righteousness and the peoples in his truth.” --Psalm 96:13 The Lord will come to establish righteousness and truth on earth. The hymn closes on the affirmation of God's sovereign rule-- both his vengeance on the ungodly and deliverance for the godly.

The fiery lake of burning sulfur: “But the cowardly, the unbelieving, the vile, the murderers, the sexually immoral, those who practice magic arts, the idolaters and all liars-- their place will be in the fiery lake of burning sulfur. This is the second death." -- Revelation 21:8 Those who drink from salvation's springs supplied by God himself are true followers of Christ. The "cowardly" are those who fear persecution arising from faith in Christ. Not having steadfast endurance, they are devoid of. Thus they are linked by John to the "unbelieving" and "vile." They are called "murderers" because they are guilty of the death of the saints. The sexually immoral, those who practice magic arts, the idolaters and all liars are those associated with idolatrous practices. By their own choice, Babylon is their eternal home.

In conclusion: Jude teaches that eternal punishment awaits all who do not believe and obey. God is love. Love is his very nature. But this love cannot supersede his righteous judgment. He will judge everyone according to truth and justice. We can be so taken up with the love and compassion of God that we overlook his implacable opposition to all evil. The wrath of God is not a popular subject today, but it looms large in biblical teaching. We overlook this wrath only at our peril. Heaven is the love of God. Hell is the severity of God. No ungodly person can bribe the just and righteous God out of his or her punishment in the eternal fire.

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

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Greenpeace India to appeal against order to close over alleged fraud New delHI, November 14 (reuterS): Greenpeace India will appeal against an order to shut over allegations of fraud and falsification of data, the environmental group said on Saturday. "We remain committed to upholding our right to dissent," Greenpeace said in a statement. "Greenpeace cannot – and will not – be silenced in this way." Greenpeace India said last week the government of Tamil Nadu, where it was registered, had cancelled its licence under orders from the home ministry.

The group was given 30 days to shut down. Greenpeace India said the order contained several inaccurate and baseless allegations. For example, the group said it had been accused of failing to reply to an earlier notice when it had documents acknowledging its submission.

The Tamil Nadu government department that cancelled the licence did not respond to calls or an email. In April, the government suspended Greenpeace India's registration for six months, saying the group was underreporting foreign contributions and using them without clearance. Greenpeace India has campaigned against coal mines in forests, genetically modified crops, nuclear power and management of toxic waste.

Avalanche hits Army patrol in Siachen, Captain dies Jammu, November 14 (PtI): An Army Captain lost his life while 15 other soldiers were rescued after an avalanche struck a patrol party in Siachen Glacier in Ladakh sector of Jammu and Kashmir. "A patrol party of army came under an avalanche in southern area of Siachen glacier yesterday," Udhampur-based defence spokesman Colonel S D Goswami said today.

A rescue operation was launched immediately and 15 soldiers were saved, he said.Regimental Medical Officer Captain Ashwini Kumar could not be saved and his body was retrieved from under the avalanche, he said. Capt Kumar, from 3 Ladakh Scouts, was a bachelor and hailed from Patiala in Punjab.General Officer Commanding of the Army's Northern Command Lt General D S Hooda has expressed grief over the loss of the officer, he said. The spokesman said the Army commander has conveyed his condolences to the bereaved family.

Navy commissions INS Vishwakarma vISaKHaPatNam, November 14 (PtI): Navy Chief Admiral R K Dhowan today commissioned the erstwhile Shipwright School (SWC) and premier training establishment of the Indian Navy as INS Vishwakarma at the Eastern Naval Command (ENC) here. Dhowan said the INS Vishwakarma would enhance the Navy's in-house design and maintenance of capabilities and it would upgrade to a premier establishment.

"The Shipwright School would go a long way in transforming the Indian Navy to a designer's and builder's Navy in keeping with the 'Make in India' vision," Dhowan said.. SWC was established at INS Shivaji in 1941 for training shipwright artificers of Indian Navy and was subsequently shifted to Naval Barracks, Mumbai in 1943 and later it was shifted to Vizag in 1981 as a dedicated training establishment.

Primary teacher on spotlight after Modi’s praise at London JaIPur , November 14 (IaNS): Imran Khan, a maths teacher in a government school in Alwar district, still can not believe that Prime MInister Narendra Modi mentioned his name during his speech at London's Wembly stadium. "It still is like a dream... PM mentioning my name is unbelievable....When PM was delivering his speech I was half asleep. I do not have a TV in my house. I came to know only after my friends and wellwishers started to call me.

To confirm this, I watched the prime minister's speech on YouTube....watched it again and again to confirm....reconfirm it...he was mentioning me," Imran Khan told IANS on the phone on Saturday, a day after Modi's address. "You will not believe that since yesterday evening I have not been able to eat food....there are media persons....my friends....my relatives calling up.... coming to meet me....absolutely no food since yesterday evening," said a happy Imran. "I made a small effort and it has been praised by the PM.....it feels great...really very great," he said. Modi, during his speech, said: "In Rajasthan's Alwar there is a man called Imran Khan.

He has made 50 mobile apps. And Alwar's Imran Khan dedicated those apps to the students for free." "My India is in that Imran Khan from Alwar," Modi said. The 37-year-old teaches maths in a government school in Alwar district. Imran has so far developed 52 educationoriented mobile applications since 2012. "I do not have any background in computer technology but I had a computer in my house and I used to devote lot of time on it developing websites and other things. When I met the then district collector of my area he told me to develop apps as he said that future will belong to mobile apps.

After reading some books that had chapters on apps, I started to develop mobile apps and since 2012 I have developed 52," he said. "My mobile apps have been downloaded by over 30 lakh users so far," Imran claimed, adding that he considers the general science in hindi app as his completely "different" kind of one.

Widow can claim absolute right on 'maintenance' property: SC New delHI, November 14 (PtI): The right to maintenance of a Hindu widow is not a "mere formality" but a spiritual and moral right that can be judicially enforced upon by claiming "absolute right" on the property given to her for sustaining herself, the Supreme Court has ruled. A bench, headed by Justice M Y Eqbal, while upholding a Andhra Pradesh High Court verdict in favour of a widow who had transferred the property willed to her by her husband for her lifetime to a relative, said it was the woman's "absolute right" and she was free to bequeath the property.

"It is well settled that under the Hindu Law, the husband has got a personal obligation to maintain his wife and if he is possessed of properties, then his wife is entitled to a right to be maintained out of such properties.

"It is equally well settled that the claim of Hindu widow to be maintained is not a mere formality which is to be exercised as a matter of concession, grace or gratis but is a valuable, spiritual and moral right," the bench, which also comprised Justice C Nagappan, said. Referring to various judicial pronouncements, it said that though the right of a widow to be maintained does not create a charge on the property of her husband but she can certainly enforce her right by moving the Court for passing a decree for maintenance by creating a charge. Discussing the details of the case at hand, the bench said, "In our opinion in whatever form a limited interest is created in her favour who was having a pre-existing right of maintenance, the same has become an absolute right by the operation of Section 14(1) of the Hindu Succession Act.

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Modi govt trying to 'undermine' Nehru's contributions: Congress New delHI, November 14 (PtI): Locked in a legacy war with NDA, Congress leaders today accused the ruling combine of trying to "undermine" the contributions of Jawaharlal Nehru as curtains came down on Congress's year-long 125th birth anniversary celebrations of India's first Prime Minister.

"There are some forces in India today, which is creating misinformation about Nehru's role in making new India. It is very necessary for all of us to go to people and tell them once again how big was the contribution of Nehru in making the new India," former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh said.

He was speaking at an event to commemmorate the 126th birth anniversary of Nehru today, which was the culminiation of the yearlong celebrations that started last year on November 14, the 125th birth aniversary of India's first Prime Minister, who was born November 14, 1889, in Allahabad in Uttar Pradesh.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Home Minister Rajnath Singh also paid tributes to Nehru separately. While the Prime Minister said that the late leader had spent his life in giving freedom to India, Singh said that despite ideological differences, no one can doubt Nehru's intention to

Cong running disinformation drive against Modi: BJP

New delHI, November 14 (PtI): Hitting back at Congress over its attack on the Narendra Modi government, BJP today accused it of running a "disinformation campaign", alleging that it had turned into a "machine of lies" and was harming India's image in its bid to target the Prime Minister.

BJP's counter-attack came after top leaders of the opposition party, including Sonia and Rahul Gandhi besides former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, hit out at the Centre work for the welfare of people and nation-building.

Unimpressed by these gestures, the Congress today launched a hard hitting attack on the NDA dispensation for trying to "undermine" his legacy, evoking sharp reactions from the BJP, which said that Congress has turned into a "machine of lies" and was harming India's image in its bid to target the Prime Minister.

To mark the occasion, web portals in English and Hindi were launched to highlight the legacy of Nehru. A number of party leaders went hammer and tongs against NDA for "assaulting" the vision of Nehru, whose birthday is celebrated as Children's Day in the country every year.

Party veteran A K Antony said, "today when reactionary forces and

over the "prevalent atmosphere of intolerance" at an event to mark the 125th birth anniversary of India's first Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru. "Congress is an expert in running disinformation campaign and it is so much rattled by the good works of the Modi government that it has turned into a machine of lies. It has somewhat succeeded in harming India's image globally. But we are sure that it will not succeed in the long run.

Referring to Rahul Gandhi's attack on the Centre over the killing

communal ideologies are undermining Nehru's legacy and ideas, it is important that we must strongly defend his ideology."

PM being 'dictatorial': say Sonia, Rahul Meanwhile, Prime Minister Narendra Modi today came under strident attack from Congress president Sonia Gandhi and Rahul Gandhi, who accused him of being "dictatorial" and using the smokescreen of development to mask communal agenda.

Castigating the ruling dispesnation over a number of incidents like Dadri lynching and burning of Dalit children in Haryana amid the raging debate on intolerance, Sonia, Rahul and other top leaders tried to put the Modi dispensation on the mat.

Training her guns on the Prime Minister, the

of two Dalit children in Haryana, Sharma cited figures to claim that the atrocities against Dalits across the country rose by almost three times during Congress reign while what happened in Haryana was due to family enmity.

He dismissed the ongoing protests by intellectuals against intolerance as a "Congress-sponsored campaign".

"They had targeted Modi in Gujarat too when he was its Chief Minister.

They are doing the same thing now.

They will not succeed," he said.

Congress president said, “Simply because someone holds a different view or disagrees they cannot be branded a traitor. This is neither the way of our democracy nor a form of patriotism. It is a form of dictatorship."

"Today, we are witnessing attempts by certain individuals and elements to whitewash their communal agenda in front of the world by hiding it behind the mask of development."

"Development is used as a buzzword, again and again. It is ironic that they speak of development yet fail to learn from the legacy and lessons of the man synonymous with laying the foundation of India's growth-Nehruji," she said.

Attacking the Prime Minister, Rahul Gandhi said when he is abroad, he says India is tolerant and

government wants to take all sections together but he says nothing of this sort when he is in India.

"Prime Minister is silent when Dalit children are killed in Haryana or when someone is killed in the name of religion in Dadri," he said.

Accusing Modi, BJP and RSS of practising unilateralism, Rahul said the Prime Minister does not take interest in Parliament and though the Opposition raises issues neither he nor his government bother to respond, which is in stark contrast to the respect shown by Nehru to his opponents.

The attack on Modi came at the concluding ceremony of the 125th birth anniversary of India's first Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru, which also saw repeated reference by party leaders to the poll victory of the grand alliance in Bihar.

Over 4 pc hike in upper class rly fares from tomorrow New delHI, November 14 (PtI): Railway fares for travel in the upper class categories will go up from tomorrow as a service tax levy of 14 per cent and a Swachh Bharat cess of 0.5 per cent become effective.

According to a rail ministry circular, fares will go up by 4.35 per cent for First Class and all AC Classes from November 15. There was a notification by the government for imposing a Swachh Bharat cess on all taxable services on November 6.

"Service tax of 14 per cent and Swachh Bharat cess of 0.5 per cent are chargeable on 30 per cent total passenger fare equivalent on 30 per cent of total passenger fare equivalent to 4.35 per cent of the total fare on first class and all AC fares," the circular said.

However, the service tax will not be applicable for tickets issued before November 15.

The levy will not be applicable for general and sleeper class travel.

With the hike, AC-I fares on mail and express trains from New Delhi to Mumbai will go up by Rs 206 while the rise is of Rs 102 for ACIII fares from New Delhi to Howrah.

On the Delhi-Chennai route, the increased fare works out to about Rs 140 for the AC-II segment.

According to an estimate, the service tax levy and the Swachh Bharat cess are expected to fetch about Rs 1,000 crore in a year.

High alert across India; security in missions tightened Nitish Kumar stakes claim

New delHI, November 14 (PtI): India was put on high alert today following a series of terror attacks in France in which at least 120 people were killed and police and state governments have been asked to beef up security including at all foreign embassies and consulates.

Official sources said police had been asked to increase vigil and post additional police personnel outside all embassies and high commissions here and consulates in different cities across the country.

Security forces were also asked to keep a tight vigil at airports, railway stations, bus terminus, markets and religious places.

They said the step has been taken taken as a precautionary measure as terrorists of banned Lashkere-Taiba (LeT) and Indian Mujahideen have been conspiring to target foreign missions in India.Security has been beefed up along all Jewish worship places including synagogues, 'Chabad Houses' which is being frequented by Israeli tourists, they said.

LeT has details of various Chabad houses as the Pakistani-American citizen

'Attack on humanity', PM Prez condemns Paris attack

loNdoN, November 14 (IaNS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday said the bloodbath in Paris that left 127 people dead and some 200 injured was not an attack on France or its people but on humanity, urging the global community to define terrorism. "I condemn the barbaric terrorist attacks in Paris in the strongest terms..., Modi said in a statement. "We feel the shock, pain and outrage of the people of France.

India stands firmly with the great people of France in dealing with this tragedy. And we must stand together as humanity in combating the major global threat of our times and to uphold our values and our way of life."

Meanwhile, President Pranab MukherDavid Headley, at present undergoing 35 year prison term in Chicago, had carried out reconnaissance at these places.

A series of terror attacks in Paris targeting concertgoers, soccer fans and people enjoying a Friday night out at popular nightspots killed at least 120 people.At least two explosions were heard near the Stade de France national stadium where a France-Germany friendly soccer match was being played, attended by President Francois Hollande. After the attacks, Hollande declared a state

jee added: "Strongly condemn terrorist attacks in Paris. India stands firmly with France, my heart goes out to its people."

The External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj on Saturday also sent a message to her French counterpart Laurent Fabius following Friday's terror attacks in Paris, expressing profound grief over the tragedy.

"EAM @SushmaSwaraj writes to French FM @LaurentFabius. At this time our 1st thoughts are prayers for the families of victims who perished," Vikas Swarup, spokesperson in the external affairs ministry, tweeted. "We stand united with the people and the government of France in this hour of profound grief," Sushma Swaraj wrote.

of emergency and an- channel: "As of now, there nounced that he was clos- is no report of any Indian ing the country's borders. being killed." He said that since the embassy staff was not allowed to go out due All Indians safe in to restrictions imposed by Paris attack: Sushma All Indians were safe in French authorities, "we the deadly Paris terror at- don't have a ground report tacks, External Affairs Min- and there is no independent ister Sushma Swaraj said way of finding it out". Prabhat said Paris was home to on Saturday.

"I have spoken to Indi- some 100,000 Indians. an Ambassador in France.

"Indian Embassy teleHe has informed me that phone 0140507070 open, all Indians are safe. France we hope all Indians are has advised citizens to stay safe. Our prayers with indoors," she tweeted. families affected and soliDeputy Chief of Mis- darity with France," Insion Manish Prabhat earlier dian Ambassador Mohan told TimesNow television Kumar said.

to form Bihar government

PatNa, November 14 (IaNS): Janata Dal-United leader Nitish Kumar met Bihar governor Ramnath Kovind and staked clain to form the government after the Grand Alliance legislature parties unanimously elected him as their leader in the assembly on Saturday, officials said.

Senior Janata DalUnited (JD-U) leader Nitish Kumar accompanied

by Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) chief Lalu Prasad and senior Congress leader C P Joshi and JD-U president Sharad Yadav met Governor Kovind at Raj Bhavan and staked claim to form the next government on November 20, an official said.

Nitish Kumar, who led the Grand Alliance to a victory in the assembly elections, was unanimously elected leader of the legislature party of the three-party grouping that includes the Janata Dal-United (JD-U), the Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) and the Congress.

JD-U state president Vashisht Narain Singh said the newly-elected legislators of the Grand Alliance met in the annexe of the

Bihar Legislative Council premises and unanimously elected Nitish Kumar as the legislature party leader.

"In the joint meeting RJD leader and former chief minister Rabri Devi proposed the name of Nitish Kumar as a leader of the Grand Alliance and supported by all."

Nitish Kumar's election as the leader came after he was elected leader of the JD-U legislature party and hours after he submitted his resignation to Governor Ramnath Kovind.

Earlier, Nitish Kumar met the governor, submitted his resignation and said the cabinet had decided to dissolve the outgoing assembly.

The governor urged him to continue as caretaker chief minister till a new government is formed.

According to JD-U leaders, Nitish Kumar will take oath as chief minister on November 20 along with a 36-member council of ministers.

The RJD emerged as the single largest party with 80 assembly seats, followed by the JD-U with 71 and the Congress with 27 seats.

Centre again appeals to affluent consumers to give up LPG subsidy KolKata, November 14 (IaNS): The central government on Saturday yet again appealed to affluent LPG consumers to give up subsidy, and said there was a need to think of an income bracket on the issue.

Speaking to reporters on the sidelines of a seminar organised by the CII, Petroleum and Natural Gas Minister Dharmendra Pradhan said the government has saved Rs.15,000 crore by terminating 30 million duplicate LPG connections.

"Since the time of implementation of Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT), the government has saved Rs.15,000 crore. About 30 million duplicate LPG connections were terminated and had led to this savings," he said.

Pradhan said recently Finance Minister Arun Jaitley asked him whether it was time to limit LPG subsidies to some income bracket. "I told him it was

LPG subsidy for consumers with over Rs.10 lakh income to be lifted Hyderabad, November 14 (IaNS): The central government is planning to withdraw subsidy on cooking gas for people with annual income of over Rs.10 lakh, union minister M. Venkaiah Naidu said here on Saturday."Why do they need subsidy? Why do the ministers need subsidy?" Naidu, who is minister for urban development and parliamentary affairs, asked at a meeting here. The minister said 30 lakh people have given up LPG subsidy in response to a call given

by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. He said the money saved on this will be used to provide gas connections to poor families.

Naidu was speaking at an awards function at the Federation of Andhra Pradesh and Telangana Chambers of Commerce.

He also quoted Petroleum and Natural Gas Minister Dharmendra Pradhan as saying that many illegal gas connections were identified and thousands of crores of rupees were saved by stopping supply to those consumers. time to think about this."

The minister said there was an urgent need to step up activities with particular emphasis on the downstream in the eastern region of the country which had potential in the oil and gas sector.

"With the eastern, northeastern and the Andaman region endowed

with massive reserves of coal-based methane (CBM) and other natural gases, it is high time that we devoted more time and energy to strengthening the support structure from mentoring, financing, quality standards, marketing inputs and technology acquisition," he said.

"We are planning to

make the East a gateway for oil and gas. Four LNG terminals are in the concept stage," he said.

He also focused on downstream polytex industry, saying this will go a long way in ensuring India supports the textiles industry in the South East region, particularly Vietnam and and Bangladesh.

"The textile sector in the eastern region will grow as a result," he said.

He also spoke of the plan to set up an LPG Import Terminal at Paradip in Odisha.

"The aim is to help meet the additional LPG demand in the eastern states," the minister said, adding that LPG pipelines are

being built in Haldia and Durgapur in West Bengal, Barauni, Patna and Muzaffarpur in Bihar to connect them with the terminal.

Pradhan underscored the need for doing away with coal and kerosene and embracing other forms of commercial energy which are of higher quality and efficiency.

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Disbelief, panic as Paris struck a second time PARIS, NovembeR 14 (ReuteRS): It should have been a Friday night like any other in central Paris, with locals and visitors alike watching a show, enjoying a meal or shrugging off the cares of the week over a drink.

But for the second time in less than a year, France and the world are asking how carnage could strike at the heart of this muchloved city, including at a concert hall barely a few hundred steps from January's deadly attack on the satirical weekly Charlie Hebdo.

"As we went to our car we saw dozens of people running out of the Bataclan," local resident Caterina Giardino, an Italian national, said of the 19th century theatre-turnedmusic venue where gunman clad in black systematically killed nearly 100.

"Many of them were covered with blood, people were screaming," she added, sitting on a bench with a friend as she recalled how one young man emerged from the concert hall with the bloody imprint of a hand on his shirt.

The exact sequence of gun and bomb assaults on the concert hall, a sports stadium and restaurants in the French capital that left at least 120 dead is still unclear.

The first blast was heard at 9.17 p.m. (2017 GMT) outside the Stade de France national sports stadium, where France and Germany were playing a friendly soccer international in the presence of President Francois Hollande. Spectators distinctly heard a second detonation about two minutes later.

No claim of responsibility has been made so far, but witnesses at the Bataclan music venue heard the killers shout Islamic slogans and condemn France's role in the U.S.-led

New York, other US cities beef up security

A French policeman assists a blood-covered victim near the Bataclan concert hall following attacks in Paris, France on November 14. (Reuters Photo)

coalition fighting Islamic State in Syria.

Inside the hall, California-based rock band Eagles of Death Metal were on stage promoting their fourth album when the audience began to notice something was not right.

"I turned round and I saw one of these attackers, he was very young, barely 20, with a small beard," Julien Pearce, a reporter for Europe 1 radio who was in the theatre said.

"At first we thought it was part of the show, pyrotechnics or whatever. But when I turned round and saw him with his assault rifle and saw flames coming from his barrel, I understood it was no joke," he added.

As the gunman paused to reload, Pearce managed to sneak round the side of the stage and out through an exit. But witnesses described how others were not so lucky.

"People were falling like

dominoes," said a 22-yearold message-runner who gave his name as Toon. He had walked through the doors of the theatre just as three gunmen began shooting indiscriminately at those inside.

"One of the guys had a big hat. They were all dressed in black," he said, adding that he turned on his heels and fled.

Early indications were that members of the band, formed in the late 1990s by lifelong friends Jesse Hughes and Josh Homme, were safe. Hughes' mother, Jo Ellen Hughes, told a Reuters reporter outside her home in Palm Desert, California, that she had spoken to her son by telephone after the attack and that he was unhurt but "very upset and shaken."

Outside the venue, there was panic. Paris police chief Michel Cadot told local television the gunman had sprayed the terraces of several nearby

cafes with bullets before entering the hall.

One witness saw a man racing down a street outside screaming "War's broken out!" A young Parisian said he and 60 others hid for an hour in the cellar of a bar on a street behind the theatre.

Emergency services were by now in full swing.

Dozens of ambulances were racing to the Bataclan.

Soldiers in camouflage fatigues were gathering on the nearby Bastille Square.

Shortly after midnight Paris time, a handful of loud bangs were heard coming from the theatre, not long after Hollande had issued a statement saying operations were under way to free those still in the theatre.

"The police assault was extremely difficult. The terrorists who locked themselves in one of the floor had explosives belts which they detonated, and the four were killed during the assault," said Cadot.

Hollande was quick to

Pelosi voiced support for Dalai Lama SHANGHAI, NovembeR 14 (ReuteRS): Tibet's exiled spiritual leader, the Dalai Lama, enjoys strong support in the United States, Democratic leader Nancy Pelosi told Chinese officials during a visit this week to the Himalayan region, while expressing concern about human rights there.

Pelosi, a long-time critic of China's human rights record, was leading a senior U.S. Congressional delegation on a rare visit to Tibet, which China has ruled with an iron fist since 1950, when it was "peacefully liberated" by communist forces.

The delegation met senior government officials, including communist party boss Chen Quanguo, Pelosi said in a statement. "The delegation reiterated the imperative of respect

for religious freedom and expression in Tibet," she added. "We also conveyed to the Chinese government officials the strong, bipartisan support the Dalai Lama enjoys in the Congress of the United States and among the American people."

The delegation, the first Congressional delegation Chinese authorities have allowed to enter Tibet since widespread unrest in 2008, also expressed concern over the recent arrests and detentions of human rights lawyers and activists in China.

The official Tibet Daily had said Pelosi praised the huge changes that had taken place in Tibet and the hard work of the Chinese government in protecting religious freedom and cultural practices.

China's Foreign Ministry has described the Tibet visit, which had not been announced ahead of time, as "a normal exchange between the U.S. and Chinese legislatures".

Rights groups and exiles say China tramples on the cultural and religious rights of Tibet's Buddhist people. China denies this, saying it has brought much needed development to what was a backward region.

Pelosi has regularly spoken out about human rights issues in Tibet and has met the Dalai Lama, whom Beijing reviles as a violent separatist.

The Nobel peace laureate says he simply wants real autonomy for Tibet. Jim McGovern, chairman of a Congress Human Rights Commission, accompanied Pelosi in the delegation.

Philippines on full alert ahead of APEC summit mANILA, NovembeR 14 (ReuteRS): Philippine police went on full alert nationwide on Saturday, ahead of next week's summit of AsiaPacific leaders in Manila and following deadly attacks in Paris, beefing up security to ensure the safety of thousands of summit delegates.

All security personnel across the country's 7,100 islands are on alert, with close to 20 leaders due to attend the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit, and after at least 120 people were killed in the attacks across Paris.

"We are on full alert status nationwide because of APEC, and as part of routine procedure after incidents such as the one in Paris," Philippine national police spokesman Wilben Mayor told Reuters.

The wealthy neighbouring city state of Singapore also raised its alert level, stepping up border checks and other security measures in the wake of the Paris attacks, in which gunmen and bombers targeted restaurants, a concert hall and a sports stadium. (http://bit.ly/1HOScVm) On Saturday, Philippine air force helicopters and coast guard boats patrolled around APEC meeting venues, with about 30,000 police officers and soldiers deployed in the capital to protect the leaders and delegates.

U.S. President Barack Obama, Chinese President Xi Jinping and Japan Prime Minister Shinzo Abe are among those set to attend.

"So far, there is no direct infor-

Philippine Marines check an anti-aircraft weapon mounted near the venues of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit, which will be held next week, during a security preparation in Manila on November 14.

mation that there is a threat from terrorist groups," said General Jonathan Miano, the head of the APEC security task force. "The only threats that we are expecting are the threats from rallyists."

On Thursday, summit organizers said all buildings along a major boulevard near Manila Bay designated for use by summit vehicles ferrying world leaders were advised to keep their windows shut as a security measure.

There are no known links between Islamic State fighters and

Philippine terror groups, but Islamist militants based in the country's south have carried out several attacks in Manila in the past.

In Singapore, Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong said terrorism would be on the agenda of G20 meetings he is to attend, along with other leaders, in Turkey next week.

"This latest incident renders our discussions more relevant and urgent than ever," Lee said on his Facebook page.

Singapore does not disclose details of its alert level.

declare a state of emergency after what he called a terrorist attack of unprecedented scale on French soil. The Interior Ministry declined to say whether there were further gunmen on the loose.

For his government, as for the French, the coming days are likely to raise as many questions as answers.

If the attack was linked to France's role in Syria, why was it yet again targeted above other members of the U.S.-led coalition?

Could the authorities, who already had the country on a heightened level of security and had promised improved surveillance after the Charlie Hebdo attacks, have done more to prevent this new assaults?

And will the French, who in January defiantly came out on the streets in their hundreds of thousands to mourn the Charlie Hebdo victims, have the courage to overcome their growing security fears and do the same a second time?

NeW YoRK, NovembeR 14 (ReuteRS): New York, Boston and other cities in the United States bolstered security on Friday night after deadly gun and bomb attacks on civilians in Paris, but law enforcement officials said the beefed-up police presence was precautionary rather than a response to any specific threats.

The New York Police Department said officers from its Counterterrorism Response Command and other special units were deployed in areas frequented by tourists, and at the French Consulate in Manhattan. "Teams have been dispatched to crowded areas around the city out of an abundance of caution to provide police presence and public reassurance as we follow the developing situation overseas," the NYPD said in a statement.

New York, the site of the Sept. 11, 2001, hijacked plane attacks that killed nearly 3,000 people and destroyed the World Trade Center's twin towers, is considered a top target for potential attacks by Islamist militants. The top of the Empire State Building and the spire at One World Trade Center were lit up Friday night with blue, white and red, the colors of the French flag.

The NYPD did not say how many extra officers were sent to guard the areas of concern nor did it specify the areas where the extra officers were sent. "Every time we see an attack like this, it is a reminder to be prepared, to be vigilant,” New York Mayor

Bill de Blasio told ABC 7 television.

New York Governor Andrew Cuomo said he directed state law enforcement officials to monitor the Paris situation for any implications for New York state and to remain in constant communication with their local and federal partners. The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey said police were on heightened alert at all of the agency's bridges, tunnels and rail facilities, as well as at the World Trade Center in lower Manhattan. It said it was increasing patrols and checking of buses and trains and passengers' bags.

U.S. Department of Homeland Security Secretary Jeh Johnson said in a statement that "we know of no specific or credible threats of an attack on the U.S. homeland of the type that occurred in Paris tonight."

The National Basketball Association, which had 11 games on the schedule Friday night, said it was increasing security at each of the venues. The most popular sport, American football, would not have any games until Sunday as previously scheduled.

"Security at our games is always at a heightened state of alert," National Football League spokesman Brian McCarthy said. Outside of New York, law enforcement and transportation agencies said they were also on high alert. The U.S. Capitol Police in Washington boosted patrols around the Capitol complex, a spokeswoman said.

"There is currently no known threat to the Capitol Complex," she said in an email.

Parisians offer refuge to strangers via Twitter Tariro Mzezewa Reuters People in Paris took to social media to find and offer refuge on Friday night, as the city was gripped by chaos following a string of attacks that left dozens dead.

The Twitter hashtag #porteouverte, which means "open door" in English, was being used to offer shelter as authorities urged people to evacuate the streets. The hashtag trended globally, with more than 400,000 Tweets using it, in the few hours since its creation. "This account will be used for tweeting and retweeting places to stay safe tonight," said a post from @PorteOuverteFRA, a Twitter handle opened within hours of the attacks.

Dozens of addresses and phone numbers for apartments were being tweeted on the handle, and it was retweeting offers of accommodation from other individuals.

A post from @LaraPlowright, written in mixed English and French, read: "Anyone stuck around gare du nord area, si besoin (if needed) #porteouverte quartier Gare

du Nord, peut loger 2-3 personnes (can accommodate 2-3 people)." Other posts on the tag said taxis were offering free transport for anyone in need a lift to shelter.

Still, some people found the process confusing amid the chaos. "I'm not using the tag at the moment, but people are stuck in various areas and cannot leave, I hear," said Alessandra Gargiulio, who was waiting for her landlord's permission to open up her apartment for the night.

Gargiulio, 24, lives in the 24th arrondissement on the other side of the city from the attacks, but said she could see and hear helicopters and sirens from her apartment. She spoke to Reuters via Facebook messenger.

"We're super scared here, it's hell, but we'll use the tag and it's worth trying everything," said Maria Vittoria Zanetti, 23, who had just become aware of the tag. Zanetti, also contacted over Facebook, is stuck at a friend's apartment in the 2nd arrondissement.

Both Gargiulio and Zanetti, 23, have used the Facebook Safety Check to let friends know they are safe.

Myanmar: Can Suu Kyi win the trust of ethnic minorities?

YANGoN, NovembeR 14 (ReuteRS): A landslide victory by Aung San Suu Kyi in Myanmar's historic election has raised questions over whether the Nobel laureate can overcome distrust from leaders of ethnic minorities and solve long-simmering conflicts along the country's borders.

Suu Kyi's National League for Democracy (NLD) scored a stunning win in last Sunday's poll, sweeping aside the ruling Union Solidarity and Development Party (USDP) of former generals.

But also crushed in the rout were dozens of parties representing ethnic minorities, who make up less than half the country's 51.5 million population, and who have a long history of antagonism and insurgency against the military junta that ruled Myanmar for half a century.

The NLD landslide which means it will form a government on its own - has spoiled hopes by ethnic parties that they would be kingmakers in national politics, trading support for cabinet seats and a strong say in efforts to unwind the country's highly centralised government.

Instead, Suu Kyi's party has found itself alone with solving ethnic grievances, potentially dimming hopes of resolving an issue that has long destabilised the country and led to six decades of conflict.

"Frankly, the NLD sweeping such a huge victory isn't good for the country," said Sai Nyunt Lwin, the secretary general of the Shan Nationalities League for Democracy (SNLD), a party representing Myanmar's largest minority group.

"It will have a strong im-

A Kayan woman, from one of Myanamr’s ethnic minority groups, shows her ink-stained finger after she voted, in front of a polling station in Panpet village, Demoso township, Kayah state.

pact on everything, including the nationwide ceasefire agreement," he told Reuters, referring to a deal signed in October between the government and eight ethnic rebel groups.

"I'M SKEPTICAL" Despite sharing decades of common struggle against the military junta that ruled Myanmar until 2011, the relationship between the NLD and many ethnic leaders has long been marked by mistrust.

Like the military, the NLD is dominated by the Bamar, an ethnic-majority population that lives in the country's central lowlands.

Suu Kyi defied calls by ethnic parties not to run candidates in minority-dominated seats. The NLD's surprise victory in many of those areas left many parties without representation, or with just a handful of seats in the national and local assemblies.

The only exceptions were the SNLD, in the country's eastern Shan State, and the Arakan National Party (ANP), which is based in the restive western

state of Rakhine.

"Since we are having a landslide majority, there is no way we would consider a coalition" with ethnic parties, NLD spokesman Win Htein told Reuters.

The party may, however, choose members of ethnic parties for cabinet positions, including the vice presidency, Win Htein said.

The party would also consider appointing non-NLD chief ministers in Shan and Rakhine states.

To many ethnic leaders, the NLD's approach already seems high-handed.

"I'm skeptical about their ability to handle this perennial issue without the active participation of ethnic parties," ANP chairman Aye Maung told Reuters. If the NLD asserts control over regional governments in minority areas, "it will be just like the situation under the USDP government," he said.

"WE WILL HAVE TO TRY VERY HARD" More challenging still for the NLD will be reaching an end to fighting that has killed thousands on the country's periphery in

recent years.

Despite the October ceasefire, most of the country's best-armed insurgent groups are still at war with the government, and fighting led to voting being cancelled in some areas. The NLD refused to support the agreement, saying it excluded many armed groups.

The main problem for the NLD in negotiations will be demonstrating it can influence the military, Richard Horsey, an independent Myanmar analyst, told Reuters. The military still controls 25 percent of parliament, while three key ministries - defence, home affairs, and border affairs - are reserved for serving officers.

"The question is what the relationship will be like between the NLD and the military, and how the relationship is perceived by the armed groups," Horsey said.

Win Htein, of the NLD, said the party would face much more trouble with negotiations than the ruling USDP, which is led by former military men.

"We will have to try very hard. Very hard," he said.

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SPORTS/Public diScOuRSe

Low Performance of State’s Education System

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nnual statistics on school education provided by National University of Educational Planning and Administration (NUEPA) have shown the performance of Nagaland in Education in poor light. Nagaland is among the worst performing states in education in the country as 2013-14 and 2014-15data shows.

To begin with, the transition rate i.e. students who get enrolled in primary education and are able to continue to upper primary and then to the next level and so on, from primary to upper primary in Nagaland is 78.69% as against the country’s average of 89.74% in 2013-14. What this means is that more than 20% or more than one-fifth of those who are enrolled in standard I never makes it to standard VI. Another one-fifth of those enrolled in Standard VI never reaches Standard IX. For the rest who manages to reach Standard IX, two-fifth only gets to Higher Secondary. What all these then imply is that more than seventy per cent of children who gets enrolled in Primary Education never gets enrolled in Higher Education. In fact, Nagaland has one of the lowest Gross Enrollment Ratio (GER) of Higher Education. 2014-15 data shows that there are 2.4 lakh students at the primary level while at the higher secondary level there are only 28 thousand students which means enrollment at the primary level is nearly 10 times the enrollment at the higher secondary level. More chilling is the fact that the low transition rate in the state is comparable with states usually associated as poor performers like Bihar (81%), Jharkhand (82%) and Uttar Pradesh (77%). Other states perform much better with nearuniversal transition rate at the primary level.

May be it is a result of this low transition rate i.e. students do not make it to higher education, that parents do not find it important to send kids to schools anymore. The GER of Nagaland in 2014-15 was 99.72 which is lower than the other North-eastern states like Manipur (123.18), Meghalaya (143.12), Mizoram (126.44), Tripura (117.37), Assam (133.71) and Arunachal Pradesh(131.33). In general, though the infrastructural indicator has been low amongst North-Eastern states, the GER has been high. Not so in Nagaland with an even lower Net Enrollment Ratio (NER) of 84.89%. What this low NER shows is that in the official school-going age group of 6-14 years, only 85% of children are in schools.

The low performance is true of dropout rates, which for Nagaland stood at 19.41% at the primary level in 2013-14 against the country’s average of 4.34%. Nagaland recorded the highest dropout rate in the country closely followed by Manipur (18). Northeastern states in general suffer from high dropouts with Arunachal Pradesh (11), Mizoram (10) and Assam (7) recording higher dropout rates than the rest of the country.

The low performance in enrollment, retention, and transition is closely tied with the low infrastructural facilities in the state. Against the country's average of 82.20% of schools with library facilities, only 33.54% of schools in Nagaland have library facilities. With no libraries, one would expect students to be in playgrounds. Such a scenario is however impossible as only41% of schools have playgrounds.

How do students then utilise their time when classes are not going on? The high consumption of tobacco and prevalence of anti-social activities amongst students may be a result of not having anything to engage the idle minds. Not only in recreation, the state comes poorly in providing other facilities - more than one-fourth of the schools do not have drinking water facilities, another one-fourth of schools at elementary level need repairs, more than half of schoolsdo not have an electricity connection, proper care is not available for children with special needs and so on.

While 90% of the teachers in government schools are regularised, and is amongst the states with highest percentage of regularised teachers, professional training is lacking as only 30% of the teachers (may be both private and govt. schools as the data doesn’t specify) have professional training. Another area of concern is that among Dalits in the state, transition rate from primary to upper primary and elementary to higher secondary has been as low as 16% and 13.36% respectively in 2013-14.

What we have is therefore low enrollment rates with high dropout rates resulting in low transition rate with equally low infrastructural position.

Chothazo Nienu, (The author is doing research on the topic ‘Community Participation in Education with special reference to the Communitisation Experience in Nagaland’ at School of Economics, University of Hyderabad)

THE MORUNG EXPRESS

CONCACAF big guns start with wins on road to Russia Mexico, NoveMber 14 (reUTerS): CONCACAF big guns Mexico, the United States and Costa Rica all got off to winning starts on Friday in their qualifying campaign for the 2018 World Cup in Russia.

The fourth round of qualifying in North and Central America and the Caribbean region saw few surprises with the United States crushing Saint Vincent and the Grenadines 6-1, Mexico defeating El Salvador 3-0 and Costa Rica enjoying a 1-0 win over a determined Haiti. The trio all qualified for the last World Cup in Brazil in 2014, with Costa Rica making the last eight and Mexico and the United States going out in the second round.

Jurgen Klinsmann's American team suffered a shock early goal from their Caribbean opponents with St Vincent striker Oalex Anderson opening the scoring in the fifth minute when he cut in from the left and curled a right foot effort past keeper Brad Guzan.

But goals from Bobby Wood (11) and Fabian Johnson (29) put the United States on their way to a comfortable Group C victory in St Louis. Two goals from Jozy Altidore (31, 74), a Geoff Cameron header (51) and a Gyasi Zardes (58) strike made

Oribe Peralta (R) of Mexico battles for the ball against Roberto Dominguez of El Salvador during their 2018 World Cup qualifying soccer match at Azteca stadium in Mexico City, Mexico November 13. (REUTERS)

sure of a winning start for the U.S. who have not missed out on the World Cup since 1986.

Mexico's new Colombian coach Juan Carlos Osorio made a winning start to his stint in charge of El Tri at the Azteca Stadium.

Andres Guardado calmed early nerves with a beautiful, curling free-kick into the top corner in the seventh minute of the Group A clash. Hector Herrera was credited with the second goal in the 42nd minute when he floated in a dangerous

ball which made its way into the far corner with Javier Hernandez's attempt to flick it home distracting El Salvador keeper Henry Hernandez. Striker Carlos Vela completed the win after the break with a delicate chip over the advancing Hernan-

dez. Costa Rica are favourites to top Group B but they faced determined opposition in San Jose against a much-improved Haiti.

Cristian Gamboa slotted in the 29th minute winner after a superb passing move from the Ticos, who in Brazil managed to qualify ahead of Italy and England in their group.

In Group B's other game, Panama enjoyed an impressive 2-0 win in Kingston against 2015 CONCACAF Gold Cup runners-up Jamaica.

Panama, who missed out on a place in Brazil on the final day of qualifying last time round, made sure of three points with goals from Armando Cooper (43) and Alberto Quintero (52).

Trinidad and Tobago, who have not made the World Cup since their appearance in Germany in 2006, got off to a positive start in Group C with a hard-earned 2-1 win in Guatemala. Khaleem Hyland's long range strike (67) and a superb Kenwyne Jones volley (80) gave Stephen Hart's team a two goal cushion before substitute Carlo Mejia's last minute consolation goal. Canada edged Honduras 1-0 in the late Group A game on Friday after Will Johnson's first half goal in Vancouver.

People of Faith and Goodwill of Nagaland

To Thonglarü in gratitude, I felt very happy and a little embarrassed to read your construction of "Well-learned Man" in Post of 11th Nov. 2015 in which you profusely mentioned my name also.

We do not know each other personally and perhaps that is the reason why you mentioned only the good side of my Coin and not the other; anyway thank you very much and God Bless You and the likes of you.

I am much encouraged that in Nagaland there are People of Faith and of Goodwill like Seotingla T. Thonglarü, Kheshili, Nilavor Iralu, Chakre, Lohe, Kaka Iralu, and others 'Known unto God' only. These persons and Khekiye and Joel Kath have contributed tremendously for the good of Nagaland in general and for the Good of the Naga Society in particular by their fearlessly and truthfully upholding Truths and Good Reasons.

They have already contributed much to the Society in which they live that they can even die now but I hope they will still live for some more years!

Society does not change for good or for bad because of the Mass but do mostly be-

cause of One or a Few. Pope Francis has shaken Christian Consciousness of the world from the modern dosing of Christianity today; and in India, Mr. Modi and Amit Shah are shaking the Fear of the Weak Minority.

The God of Truth and of Goodwill however shall triumph ultimately. And because of the cost of the Individual and because of the Minority, God will surely take up the Case with the State and with the Nation.

Has He got started to take up the Case with Modi and Amit Shah in Bihar or Has He not yet finished up with the Naga in Nagaland?

For small Nagaland, it will be good if People of Faith, of Goodwill and of the Fearlessly Independent for Truth, can join not only in Mind but should also be able to gather together in person when necessity arises and therefore it would be good if Writers could give their full Name, Phone Number and their Email Address at the end of their Write-ups whenever they put up their works in the News Media so that they would be able to contact each other in times of necessity.

Thepfulhouvi Solo

The second edition of SATWO Sumi Aphuyemi Teachers Welfare Organisation (SATWO) U-12 Football Tournament concluded on Saturday at Pughoboto. GPS Natsumi emerged champions by defeating GPS Chishili. GPS Iphonumi finished third-place. Watisangla, SDEO, Pughoboto was the guest for the third place match, while for the final match, the guest was Toyang Chang, Parliamentary Secretary, NRE,Fire and Emergency Services.

KOHIMA SMART CITY MUST BE DISABLED-FRIENDLY & INCLUSIVE

To, The Administrator Kohima Municipal Council

With preparation underway to make Kohima Smart City a reality, I write this on behalf of the disability community to underline the absolute necessity to make the planned city disabled-friendly and inclusive.

Most of the early discussions on our Smart City have been about issues like better supply and use of energy, water, efficient traffic flow, smart lighting, housing, waste management, e-facilities and so on, which I certainly agree are all very important. Sadly, no mention has so far been made on making the environment and facilities inclusive and accessible for all sections of society, including those living with disabilities.

With awareness and understanding on disability and disabled people still at a very

poor level in our State, the conditions in our existing towns are atrocious to say the least.

People living with disabilities are completely shut out from all areas of life because of inaccessibility. These include schools, offices, hospitals, commercial buildings, roads, public transport, public grounds, recreation areas and buildings, etc – the list goes on and on.

No area in the state is accessible to disabled people and no one, neither the government nor the society at large, has any awareness of this practically invisible group of people and their rights as equal citizens of the state.

What this means, of course, is that people living with disabilities in our state have no life.

In the current situation, they have nothing to look forward to except a life of intense exclusion and discrimination with life-long barriers which prevents their access to education, work, play and social participation.

In this day and age when other societies are

galloping ahead in providing barrier free environments and services to enable all sections of society to live, learn and earn as is every citizen’s right, the existing unacceptable conditions in Nagaland cannot be allowed to continue.

The Smart City project is a great opportunity for Nagaland to take a crucial step towards inclusion and to lead the way for the rest of the country by making Kohima a model city that is enabling and ‘liveable’ for each and every citizen .

Creating an inclusive city Disability is not just about people with physical impairments. It also extends to people with sight impairment (ranging from low vision to total blindness), hearing impairment (ranging from slight hearing loss to profound deafness) and to those with cognitive impairment (learning disability) and mental health problems.

Accessibility for disabled and older people does not only mean physical access to vehicles and systems. It includes information in forms that are useable by everyone, training of transport staff to understand the needs of disabled and older people, and design and layout of urban areas to enable people to move about safely and confidently. (Anne Frye: Thematic study prepared for Global Report on Human Settlements 2013 - http://goo.gl/hBlvJN) Accessibility is at the heart of inclusion for people with disabilities. Barrier-free cities ensure that everyone, including the disabled and the elderly, can participate in every aspect of life in society. From the built environment and transport to public information services, accessibility is crucial for the quality of life, and social and labour market inclusion of all residents.

mental aspects of city living: • the built environment and public spaces • transport and related infrastructure • information and communication, including Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) • public facilities and services

I am confident that you will not let this golden opportunity to end the exclusion of the disabled community in our society pass us by.

I look forward to more interaction so that ideas and information can be shared which will help in the planning of a Smart City that we can truly be proud of.

Diethono Nakhro Disability Rights Advocate Member, National Centre for Promotion of Employment for Disabled People (NCPEDP) and The plan and design for Kohima Smart City Partner, National Disability Network must incorporate accessibility in all funda-

How old exactly is Dimapur? Who cares, anyways?

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he once little town of Dimapur which was inaugurated as the eight district of Nagaland in 1997,and was described as the ‘Brick City’ by European scholars and Ahoms, has now grown into a size-able city and continues to grow in every aspect, be it demographically, economically, geographically etc. Dimapur continues to be the gateway of Nagaland and the commercial hub of the state though the administrative nerve centre and the capital remains to be Kohima.

A milestone or a landmark is needed to mark and highlight or to keep a record of any institution, place or a society. There are many different versions about how Dimapur got its name and how the town came into being, an exact year of establishment is somewhat missing.

Many writers opine that it got its name from Dimasa word while other version says it has evolved from the epic Hindu mythology, the Mahabharata. The earliest and the original inhabitants are said to be the Dimasa Kacharis

who ruled during the middle ages till the 13th century. The earliest non-Naga settlers were said to be the Jains (Sethi families)who settled in Kohima during the 1880s and later came to Dimapur in 1944 after the Japanese invasion.

It is said, after that came the Nepalis, Muslims, Marwaris, Bengalis, Biharis, Punjabis, Meities etc. and only after much later came the Naga tribes like the Angamis, Sumis and so on.

In some history books we come across,it is mentioned that Dimapur was just a little hillock on the way to the present Chumukedima,the then Samaguting, which was also addressed as Nichu-gate and was used as a transit point by the British soldiers for administering the Naga Hill areas and for countering the Japanese invasion. It remains incomplete for someone like me born and brought up here in this town without even knowing the exact age of the town where we live.

Now, Mokokchung is celebrating its 125 years with plenty of passion and fervor in December

but most of us Dimapurians like me are in complete blank without even knowing the age of its establishment of the place where we live in. Whether Dimapur has completed a century, a bicentenary or a quasi-centenary,it will be a very laudable step if our regional historians or our pioneers who are still alive today brings out a light on this and enlighten the denizens.

This indeed will be a high point for all and sundry and benefit the masses.

Though, there are some rough calculations and assumptions about the rule of the Ahom kings till the 13th century ,a definite or an exact date seems to be missing.

Before Dimapur became a fullfledged district,when was it made into a circle or a sub-division is also still not known by many present settlers.

The administrators would be doing Dimapur a great justice if a proper commemoration of this cosmopolitan town, which is popularly referred as a ‘Mini- India’ and a boiling cauldron of multiethnic and cultural diversity is ob-

served and given a proper honor by commemorating in a befitting way in the coming years.

A proper research of the doyens ,pioneers and founders of this town should also be done. Not only does Dimapur remains the commercial hub of the state but is also becoming a major health and an educational hub only next to Guwahati, Shillong and Imphal in the North- East.

The real founders and initiators of Dimapur indeed deserves a glowing tribute by all the denizens and citizens alike which is now a home to teeming millions of people from every nook and corner of the nation and around the globe too. It would be worth mentioning the sayings, ‘When you eat a fruit from a tree, remember the one who sowed it or when you drink water from well remember the one who dug it .’Therefore it will be good if the initiators and the real founders are remembered for which this little town has come till today.

God bless Dimapur.

Jonah Achumi Middle Point, Dimapur

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nspite of all the hues and cries of the public for months, the concerned authorities have remained silent and adamant to the grievances pointed out from different angles regarding the student’s scholarship. Their silence speaks crystal clear that they don’t care whatsoever. That’s bluntly spoken. There is no good in pointing out the faults and responsibility of someone if they are not willing to admitit and make amendments. Why waste time on that? This attitude of “who cares?” is a pure display of how the leaders perceive of the gullible mass. But we’re not!

Till date, Nagaland, if my memory serves me right, there hasn’t been a year where the publics have not shouted and chalked in the print media to get attention to release what is meant for them. And with much undaunted faces, they dare to speak about honesty, truth, justice, love and so on and so forth.

It’s a bit harsh here but what to do? You have been harsher on us! What can we do except to write over and over so that at least you know that you have failed on your part? The leaders are worthy of double honour in that they prove themselves worth. If not, what credit is there in praising and honouring avaricious and indifferent leaders?

And yes, I also perceive that you too have your own reasons of excuses to set before us regarding the demands and the

craving of people’s pressing for more money for each and every single event. I think the Churches are also equally guilty here for which I express regret on behalf of my fellow clergies who have degraded our calling for a mere sum of money. O may God grant repentance to them! Nevertheless, the authority is in your hand. God has authorised you to exercise the way you wanted. So, I ask, “What reasons do you now have for the mismanagement of public funds?” The brunt and bruises of our roads in our towns and highways are your doings, isn’t?

O it would have been much better to end without a dime in your pockets than to accrue and leave dire consequences upon your generations and people? What’s the point of enjoying with a few Croreof rupees and leave your people in bitter cries and woes, cursing you? People will stay but your money will rot. It’s time that the present leaders of our society open their eyes from the blindness of what money has done to our former leaders.

They have fallen into their own pits they have dug. Now don’t repeat the same blunder! It’s time you take another route.

Let the city rejoice because of you, leaders! Be of good courage! And who knows but that you have come to royal position for such a time as this?

Vebu Khamo, Kohima Bible College.

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.

Sunday 15•11•2015

Students of Balijan Hindi School display their winning awards during the children’s day celebra- Students of The Maple Tree School celebrated Children’s Day by dressing up in costumes of their fation cum prize distribution ceremony held at the vourite superheroes and much loved clothes. The School hosted a carnival with book and food stalls, School on November 14. games and other attractions to observe the Children’s Day. (Morung Photo)

Indian cities to host One Direction fan festival

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umbai, Delhi and Bengaluru will host #1DFanFest that will bring together the fans of the English-Irish pop group One Direction.

Sony Music on Friday announced that #1DFanFest will be held at Hard Rock Cafe here on November 16, Bengaluru on November 18 and Mumbai on November 22.

All the fans can gather, meet other One Direction fans, sing along to their favourite songs by the band and listen to songs from their new album "Made in the A.M." “Fans just continue to be absolutely incredible.

They just surprise us all the time with just how amazing

they are. Obviously we’re not here, if they’re not, and they’ve just been great. We feel good about this," the bandmates Niall Horan, Liam Payne, Harry Styles and Louis Tomlinson said in a joint statement.

Arjun Sankalia, Director: International Repertoire, Sony Music India, shared that “Made in the A.M." is an album that the fans have been eagerly waiting for and "this fan fest is our Diwali gift to them”.

Promoting the event across the three cities is music channel 9XO. They are initiating a Dubsmash contest where the fans can send in entries to their Dubsmash on songs “Drag me down” or “Perfect” and a select few will get free passes to the fest.

Students along with the teachers participate in the Children and Parent’s Day cum Fete programme held at Christina Memorial Hr. Sec. School, Aoyimti on November 14.

Students of Eurokids International School, Dimapur visited the Nagaland Science Centre on November 14 as an educational Field trip. There were several galleries, each one dedicated to a particular theme .There were a number of models related to science and technology. Some of them based on principles and laws could be operated by the students which gave them hands on experience of how things work. The children were thrilled to see different forms of prehistoric life in the Dinosaur Gallery, featuring several life sized and scaled animated models of dinosaurs and other extinct creatures that ruled the earth millions of years ago. This is one of the best ways to arouse curiosity. After visiting the centre the children enjoyed their lunch with their friends and could not stop sharing the experience. It was a great learning experience for the children. An experience that engaged students Teachers perform an entertainment item to the delight of the students at Rainbow Academy for Children’s Day Celebration. to learn by seeing and doing. True edutainment for the kids!

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ears before he found much success in the entertainment business, Dwyane 'The Rock' Johnson was at a career crossroads.

At 23, Johnson found himself living in his parent's small apartment after failing to make it into the NFL and being cut from the Canadian Football League. His aspirations of being a professional football athlete were crushed, leading to a battle with depression.

Now twenty years later at age 43, the star has put a positive spin on his dark days. "I found that with depression one of the most important things you could realize is that you're

not alone. You're not the first to go through it," the Ballersactor revealed in his Oprah's Master Class special. "I wish I had someone at that time who could just pull me aside and [say], 'Hey, it's going to be okay.'"

Johnson remembered receiving a call from the head coach of the team that let him go about a month and a half later. He was asked to return to the Calgary Stampeders but it was then that he made a careerdefining moment. "I hung up the phone, and my dad said, 'You're going to do it, right?'" Johnson recalled.

"I said, 'No I don't think so. I think I'm done with that. My gut tells me I'm done.'"

He then decided to follow in father Rocky's footsteps and go into

Spielberg's film's Paris premiere cancelled after attacks

Want to enjoy life, not work 24x7 365 days a year

the family business of professional wrestling.

"He said, 'You are throwing it all away. It is the worst mistake you will ever make,'" Dwayne said of his father's initial hesitation. "I said, 'Maybe I'll be no good, but I feel like, in my heart, I have to do this.'" After retiring in 1991, Rocky began training his son, who eventually found massive stardom in professional wrestling as "The Rock."

And the rest is history! Johnson was named 2013's Top-Earning Movie Star by Forbes, and is now expecting a daughter with girlfriend Lauren Hashian. Also in the Master Class special, the Moana star gushed about being a father to teenage daughter Simone.

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ctress Bipasha Basu says she has ceased doing multiple movies a year as she wants to "enjoy life" and not work round the clock like other actors. "My priorities in life are not like the other actors. My priority is not to work 24x7, 365 days an year. It's exhausting. I don't like my calendar managed more than one month. When one month is over, I want freedom and everyone to disappear and leave me alone. "I like my work but everything in my life is like...I want to decide when to do what. It's not a do-or-die situation," Bipasha told PTI.

will I do? After getting old?" she asked.

The actress, however, is happy being called "Queen of Fear" and feels proud of the tag, which she says is her "domain". "I have a very deep connection with horror genre. I've been crusading it since 2002. It was never planned. But the sto-

ries which have excited me in the last three years have been horror... "It's beautiful when people say you've got the tag of 'queen of fear'. I love it as it is something which no one has ever achieved in the entire diaspora of Hindi films, from the time it started till now.

It's my domain.

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ate Middleton and Prince William will be making their first trip to India together next spring, Kensington Palace announced via Twitter on Friday, Nov. 13.

“It will be the first time The Duke and Duchess have visited the country,” the palace tweeted. “Further #RoyalVisitIndia details will be announced early next year!” Middleton, 33, and William, also 33, most recently visited Scotland to take part in the Scottish Mental Health Arts and Film Festival in Dundee, Scotland.

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ox 2000 Pictures has scrapped the November 15 Paris premiere of filmmaker Steven Spielberg's Cold War drama-thriller "Bridge of Spies" in the wake of Friday's devastating terrorist attacks that left over 120 people dead.

The director-producer was on his way from Berlin to Paris for the screening when the tragedy struck, said The Hollywood Reporter. "In light of the tragedy in Paris, we have cancelled our scheduled film events. Further, we stand with the people of Paris and our thoughts go out to all those affected by these horrible events," Fox said in a statement.

The filmmaker had been in Berlin Friday for the German premiere of Bridge of Spies, starring Tom Hanks as real-life lawyer James B Donovan, who helped negotiate the release of Francis Gary Powers, the pilot of the U-2 spy plane shot down by the Russians.

Fox is handling the movie overseas, while Disney has domestic distribution rights. Following the attacks, French president Francois Hollande announced that he was closing the country's borders and declaring a state of emergency.

The 36-year-old actress, who made her debut in a supporting role in 2001 with Ajnabee, bagged her first leading role in Vikram Bhatt's horror film Raaz in 2002. Bipasha has been a part of horror films like Raaz 3, Aatma and this year's release Alone, but the actress says there is no conscious decision to stick to the genre. "Horror and supernatural films have been more in the last three years because the number of films I do are less now. I chose to do one film a year.

I've been working since 2001. I want to now live my life, the money I've earned I've to use it, I want to enjoy my life, otherwise when

versity of St. Andrews, where they first fell in love as college coeds back in 2001, and stayed at the nearby five-star Old Course Hotel. This will be the royal couple’s fourth major overseas tour together but unlike their trip to Australia and New Zealand in 2014, where Prince George, now 2, made his first major public appearances, the little prince and his sister, Princess Charlotte, 6 months, will not be accompanying their parents to India. William’s parents, Prince Charles and the late Princess Diana, previously visited India in 1992.

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Music video on PM Modi clubbed with ‘prem Ratan Dhan payo’

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6.43-minute long video on PM Modi has been uploaded on Youtube and a shorter version is being played during Salman Khan and Sonam Kapoor-starrer 'Prem Ratan Dhan Payo'.

Censor board chief, Pahlaj Nihalani, has produced the video, which is being played during the interval of Sooraj

Barjatya's magnum opus.

The music video has been titled 'Mera desh hai mahaan, mera desh hai jawan...' Pahlaj revealed that he had requested Sooraj Barjatya to allow the video to be attached and played during the film's interval, reports Indianexpress.com.

The report further states that the song was pre-attached to the film and is

being played as it is. The music video talks about the various achievements of the Modi government so far. A longer version of the video was uploaded on Youtube on November 10, 2015. Pahlaj also added that there was no political motivation behind the music video and that the video was a tribute to PM Modi's achievements.

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India eye big lead after Jadeja-Ashwin show beNgAluRu, NovembeR 14 (IANS): Ravindra Jadeja and Ravichandran Ashwin produced superb performances with the ball to hand India the advantage on the opening day of the second cricket Test being played at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium here on Saturday.

Jadeja (4-50) and Ashwin (4-70) inflicted the bulk of the damage as the visitors were all out for 214 runs in their first innings. In reply, openers Murali Vijay and Shikhar Dhawan saw India off to a steady start. The duo showed good composure and technique to bolster the advantage as the hosts signed off on 80/0 at stumps. The Indians now trail the Proteas by 134 runs.

Dhawan had been going through a slump for the past several matches. But the left-hander finally showed some glimpses of his true calibre as he played well against both pacers and spinners. The feet movement and shot selection were mostly spot on and the Delhi lad also seemed to have regained some of his lost confidence.

He was unbeaten on a well made 45 at the end of the day's play, studding his innings with seven boundaries. Vijay was batting on 28 at the other end with five boundaries to his name.

Earlier in the day, the Indian spinners ruled the roost as the South Africans lost wickets at regular intervals before being dismissed for a lowish total. Apart from Jadeja and Ashwin, fast bowler Varun Aarun (1-46) also claimed a wicket.

Opting to bowl first on a moist pitch on winning the toss, skipper Virat Kohli saw his decision vindicated as the Indian pacers troubled the batsmen with swing and movement off the seam. Opening pacers Stuart Binny and Ishant Sharma utilised the conditons to good effect, making it difficult for the Proteas to score. The South African openers survived a few close calls as the considerable movement offered by

South Africa's captain Hashim Amla is bowled out by India's Varun Aaron during the first day of their second cricket test match in Bangalore, India, Saturday, Nov. 14. (AP Photo)

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France beat Germany as attacks overshadow friendly

PARIS, NovembeR 14 (ReuteRS): Olivier Giroud and Andre-Pierre Gignac scored as Euro 2016 hosts France beat world champions Germany 2-0 in a friendly overshadowed by attacks in the French capital that, according to early media reports, left at least 40 dead on Friday. President Francois Hollande was in the stadium but was rushed away as blasts were heard near the venue north of Paris.

The French, missing the injured Karim Benzema and Mathieu Valbuena following a sex-tape scandal, had to wait until the stroke of halftime to make an impact with Giroud continuing his fine scoring run this season by slotting the ball in from an Anthony Martial cut-back. Gignac headed the second goal in the 86th minute to seal victory in a game during which several explosions were heard in the first half and the crowd briefly panicked at the end.

Police helicopters circled the stadium at the final whistle after Hollande had

the pitch saw them misjudge the line of the delivery on several occassions.

AB de Villiers, who is playing in his 100th Test, was the only South African batsman who adjusted well to the conditions, scoring a well deserved half-century before being sent back to the pavilion by Jadeja. Walking in to huge applause from the crowd, the veteran batsman scored a brisk 85, studding his innings with 11 hits to the fence and a six. The introduction of Ashwin into the attack produced immediate results as he claimed two wickets in his very first over to give India the advantage. The Chennai off-spinner struck the first blow when left-handed opener van Zyl was trapped leg before with a straight delivery. The lack of spin outfoxed van Zyl, who played for the turn, only to see the ball hit his pads.

Ashwin sent back Faf du Plessis only a couple of balls later with Cheteshwar Pujara taking a fine low catch at forward short leg. It was initially ruled not out by the onfield umpire before the third umpire overruled the decision.

Aaron then compounded South Africa's misery as he uprooted Hashim Amla's off-stump when the Proteas' skipper misjudged the line of a delivery that kept straight after pitching. Although the arrival of de Villiers increased the scoring rate, wickets continued to fall at regular intervals at the other end.

Dean Elgar, who had survived several close calls, finally saw his luck run out when he was bowled while trying to sweep Jadeja. J.P. Duminy and Dane Vilas did not last long before Jadeja claimed the prized wicket of de Villiers who was caught by wicketkeeper Wriddhiman Saha while attempting a big hit. After that, it was only a matter of time before the Proteas innings came to an end and the Indians needed only 7.3 overs after the tea break to clean up the South African tailenders.

21ST CLASSIC CUP 2015 Barak FC, Naga FC enter semis Ou Correspondent Kohima | November 14

Barak FC and Naga FC moved into the semi-finals after registering wins in their respective quarter-finals matches on November 14. Naga FC defeated Lhisemia YO 1-0 to get the semi-finals berth. Keneisedelie Chiitso was the scorer. Barak FC registered a dominating 9-0 win over Dejavu FC in the 2nd quarter-finals match. Keyidwasaplung Kulim snared a hattrick scoring the 2nd, 4th and 5th goals to become the 8th Hattrick Scorer of the tournament. He went on to score the 7th and 9th goals as well. Kakai Chongloi had opened the floodgates scoring the first. Tingyek Konyak (3rd goal), Nzauhut Nbung (6th goal) and Mayosing Khongreiwo (8th goal) joined the goal-fest with one each.

State veteran football tourney in February 2015 France's Laurent Koscielny in action with Germany's Matthias Ginter. (REUTERS)

left for the interior ministry.

"We are all in shock," said Germany coach Joachim Loew. "The game and the goals move into the background on a day like this.

"We were told in the changing rooms what had happened. All of us on the bench were a bit scared because of a bomb threat ear-

lier today when we spent three hours outside (our hotel)." Germany were looking to restore some footballing pride with their FA locked in a 2006 World Cup scandal.

Forward Mario Gomez, making his comeback after an absence of more than 14 months and having

missed the 2014 World Cup through injury, had a good first- half chance but was kept quiet after the break.

Giroud, on a hot scoring run having also hit six goals in the Premier League with Arsenal, might have netted a second for France when a diving header early in the second half sailed wide.

DImAPuR, NovembeR 14 (mexN): The 7th Nagaland Inter-district Veteran Football Tournament is scheduled for February 2016. The Nagaland Veteran Football Association (NVFA), in a press release, informed that it will be hosted at Wokha from February 1-5. Players’ age limit will be 45 years and above (as on 31.01.2016). The last date for submission of forms will be January 15, the NVFA informed, while stating that each team/contingent should have 23 members, including the coach, manager and physio. For further information, contact NVFA president at 8732001776/9436009178 and the NVFA at 9436006286/9436643089.

Loyem Memorial Football Tourney Quarter-finals stage set

Players in action during the match between Friends Sporting, Lokhung and Gold Star FC (Bazaar-A).

DImAPuR, NovembeR (mexN): The last day of the league stage of the ongoing 23rd Loyem Memorial Senior Soccer Tournament witnessed Skylark, Friends Sporting, Lokhung and Vetao Ayie FC emerging victorious in the three matches played. Playing the first match of the day, Skylark trounced Seattle FC 3-1. Seattle got the lead through Wati in the 10th minute of play but the celebration was short-lived as Skylark retaliated aggressively.

Thungpang, Kelep and Khamba of Skylark were the party spoilers for Seattle as the trio netted one goal apiece.

In the second match, Friends Sporting, Lokhung defeated Gold Star FC (Bazaar-A) 3-2. Alem scored two and Meren netted one for Friends Sporting, while the two goals for Gold Star were scored by Arong and Sunep. The matched witnessed three cautioning as Setpou of Gold Star, Toshi and Tongpang of Friends Sporting were yellow-carded. The third match was a walkover for Vetao Ayie as its opponent, DEF Tuensang failed to turn up. The quarter-finals stage will open with Friends Sporting, Lokhung taking on Vetao Ayie on November 16.

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9th Peren Legislators Football Trophy

DImAPuR, NovembeR 14 (mexN): The 9th Peren District Legislators Football Trophy will begin on December 3 at the Peren Town Local Ground. According to the tournament committee convenor, the last date of submission of form will be November 30, while the entry fee will be Rs. 3000. For further information contact 9436402746/9436262797 (Peren Circle), 9402417343 (Jalukie Circle) and 9436074018 (Tening).

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Saina storms into China Open final

IAAF suspends Russia from athletics events

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PARIS, NovembeR 14 (IANS): The International Association of Athletics Federations (IAAF) voted unanimously to suspend Russia from all international competitions after last week's revelations by the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA). IAAF took action after the publication of an independent WADA report that alleged "state-sponsored doping".

"The Council of the International Association of Athletics Federations (IAAF) has provisionally suspended the All-Russia Athletic Federation (ARAF) as an IAAF Member with immediate effect," read a statement by the world governing body of athletics on Friday, reports Xinhua.

With a total of 24 council members taking part in the meeting, which was held by teleconference and chaired from London

by IAAF president Sebastian Coe, 22 voted in favour of the sanction and one voted against, as the member from Russia was not eligible to participate in the vote.

A formal process is supposed to be launched next week when the provisional suspension is almost certain to be made permanent by a disciplinary panel.

All Russian athletes and support staff will be forbidden to participate in any international event including World Athletics Series competitions and the Olympic Games under the suspension.

It's also sure that Russia will not be entitled to host the 2016 World Race Walking Team Championships, which was scheduled to take place in Cheboksary, and the 2016 World Junior Championships in Kazan. "Today we have been dealing with the failure of ARAF and made the decision to provisionally suspend them, the toughest sanction we can apply at this time. But we discussed and agreed that the whole system has failed the athletes, not just in Russia, but around the world," commented Coe. "This has been a shameful wake up

call and we are clear that cheating at any level will not be tolerated. To this end, the IAAF, WADA, the member federations and athletes need to look closely at ourselves, our cultures and our processes to identify where failures exist and be tough in our determination to fix them and rebuild trust in our sport. There can be no more important focus for our sport," said the Briton.

The statement on behalf of the IAAF Athletes Commission added: "The IAAF Athletes' Commission is extremely disappointed and concerned regarding the recent developments and allegations directed at our sport."

Former sprinter Frankie Fredericks, head of the IAAF athletes commission, added: "We are angry at the damage being caused to the reputation and credibility of athletics and are united alongside our President to not shy away from the major challenges that face our sport. The athletes will work together to continue the process of cleaning up athletics to ensure those athletes training and competing cleanly are not tainted by the minority."

"We send a clear message to clean athletes in a dirty system to report any doping or cheating that they see or hear about. We are 100% in support of President Coe and believe that he is the leader that our sport needs to instigate the necessary actions swiftly and strongly."

International Olympic Committee president Thomas Bach has already indicated that he expects Russia to compete in Brazil, and Russian officials will be determined to work to fulfil the criteria required to have the suspension lifted before next summer. Russia's sports minister Vitaly Mutko said the suspension was "temporary" and the "problem is solvable". The country's IAAF council member was not allowed to participate in Friday's vote.

Fuzhou (ChINA), NovembeR 14 (IANS): Another stupendous performance saw defending champion Saina Nehwal enter the women's singles final of the $700,000 China Open Superseries Premier with a victory over local girl and former World Champion Yihan Wang here on Saturday. The top seed needed just 42 minutes to ease past the former World No.1 Chinese 21-13, 21-18 at the Haixia Olympic Sports Center. This is Saina's third consecutive victory against the reigning Asian Games gold medallist, all coming in 2015, bettering her record to 4-9.

Also, this is World No.2 Saina's fifth final of the year. She won two at the India Open Super Series and India Grand Prix Gold but lost the All-England and World Championships final to World No.1 Carolina Marin of Spain.

In the summit clash, the Hyderabadi will take on another Chinese, reigning Olympic champion Li Xuerui, who has a domineering 9-2 record against Saina, also having won the last five encounters between them.

Saina's last victory against Xuerui came in 2012 but this year Saina has been a force to reckon with.

The 25-year-old Saina was easily the superior player on court against Yihan. Her agility, movement, speed and shots just could not be matched by the Olympic silver medallist. Eventually, Saina clinched 42 of the 73 points played in the match. The top seeded Indian was by far the better player in the first game though Yihan kept at her heels. But from 14-13, Saina kept taking points to earn as many as seven straight points to kitty the game. Yihan came out with a much stronger challenge in the second game, fighting for each point. She upped her game at the net and won many more points than in the first game. Saina was put under pressure by her opponent and the Chinese crowd who was behind her but she kept her nerve to lose only one point from 17-all to pocket the game and enter the final.

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