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NST Meluri office in deplorable condition DIMAPUR, NOVEMBER 14 (MExN): The Pochury Hoho today expressed concern at the deplorable plight of the NST office in Meluri. A press note from the Pochury Hoho informed that it had visited the NST office at 10:00am on November 14 to take stock of the exact prevailing condition of the department. The Pochury Hoho revealed that “no one was present, the office locked and just a single bus was parked in the station, while it was said that there are (22) employees” headed by a Yard Master. It added that the Yard Master has “been absenting from his duties since last year,” and expressed disappointment at the condition of the office. The public of Meluri sub-division, it informed are “facing immense problem of transportation/ communication due to the shortage of NST bus.” It asked for steps to resume bus services on the following routes: Meluri – Phek, Meluri – Laruri, Meluri – phor, Meluri – Phokhungri, Meluri – Dimapur, Meluri – Kohima, Meluri- Dimapur, Dimapur - Meluri (night service).

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4 months needed to replace demonetised notes

NEW DELHI, NOVEMBER 14 (IANS): Fifty days of pain is what Prime Minister Narendra Modi has asked people to endure for his sudden demonetisation move. But going by the rate at which fresh currency is being disbursed, even this time will prove grossly inadequate to set the economy right. As per data furnished by the Finance Ministry, Rs 17,50,000 crore worth of currency notes were in circulation in October-end, out of which around 84 per cent or Rs 14,50,000 crore is in the now defunct Rs 500 and Rs 1,000 notes. Against this, data furnished late on Sunday by the Finance Ministry said in the first four days — Nov 10 to Nov 13 — Rs 50,000 crore were dispensed to customers — in Rs 100 and Rs 2,000 denominations — either by withdrawal from their accounts or ATMs, or exchanged at bank and post office counters. This, in 18 crore transactions, which has already made the banking system burst at its seams. In fact, on most days so far, and in most bank branches and ATMs, the money is getting

exhausted even before the serpentine queues close in. This does not go well with assurances given by the RBI that it has enough currency to replenish banks. This, also after RBI printing presses are said to have started printing the new currencies several days ago. Accordingly, even if we assume that the full amount of Rs 12,500 crore is being disbursed in Rs 2,000 denomination on a daily basis, it will take 116 days to replenish the financial system with what has been declared illegal. This also assumes that the total amount of currency declared illegal would be replaced with new notes. It is not without reason a strong warning against demonetisation by the direct tax administration just four years ago, on what ill-effects it can bring and how futile the exercise can be — all of which is waiting to play out in full bloom today. “One common demand from the public is that high denomination currency notes particularly Rs 1,000 and Rs 500 should be demonetised,” said the report authored by

New measures announced to increase supply of cash • Old Rs 500 and Rs 1,000 notes can be used at petrol pumps, government hospitals till November 24 • Withdrawal limit at recalibrated ATMs hiked from Rs 2,000 to Rs 2,500 a day. • Weekly limit of Rs 20,000 for withdrawal from bank counters increased to Rs. 24,000. • Over-the-counter cash exchange limit at banks increased from Rs 4,000 to Rs 4,500. • The per day withdrawal limit of Rs 10,000 has been scrapped. One can withdraw the entire amount in one go through cheque transaction. • You will be allowed to withdraw cash from your banks multiple times in a day. • Micro ATMs deployed in large number of areas to dispense cash against debit and credit cards. • There are separate queues for senior citizens and differently-abled. the chairman of the Central Board of Direct Taxes in 2012, titled: “Measures to Tackle Black Money in India and Abroad.” “In this connection, it is observed that demonetisation may not be a solution for tackling black money or economy, which is largely held in the form of benami properties, bullion and jewellery,” said the 109page report. Further, it said, such a step will raise costs, as more currency notes will

have to be printed, cause an adverse impact on the banking system, mainly on logistics issues, make transportation of cash difficult, inconvenience the public and play havoc with disbursal of wages. “Demonetisation undertaken twice in the past — 1946 and 1978 — miserably failed, with less than 15 per cent of high currency notes being exchanged, while more than 85 per cent of the currency notes never surfaced, as the owners

suspected penal action by chance of rethinking. The mood of the nation is in government agencies.” favour of Modi Govt and No rethinking on everyone in the meeting demonetisation agreed that it is a historic Despite criticism from decision.” He added that the Opposition and de- temporary pain that people mand for a roll back of de- of the country are facing is monetisation of high value ‘for larger gain.’ currency, the government on Monday made it clear SC to hear PIL on that there will be no re- scrapping of Rs 1,000 and 500 notes today thinking over the issue. Amidst unprecedented After BJP’s parliamentary party in the national panic rush in banks and capital, Union Miniser ATMs across the country, Venkaiah Naidu said, “No the Supreme Court would

self-determination – a resource for JustPeace Morung Express News Dimapur | November 14

Self-determination is understood as a source of conflict in mainstream narrative. But how do we imagine it as a source of peace and de-constructs the traditional Westphalian paradigm? This is one among many provoking questions and dilemmas, the book, “Self-determination – A Resource for JustPeace” wrestles with and provides new pathways to re-imagination. The book authored by Dr. Aküm Longchari, the Editor of The Morung Express, and published by Heritage Publishing House was released here today at DABA’s Elim Hall, Dimapur by Dr. Xonzoi (Sanjay) Barbora, Dean of Humanities and Social Sciences, Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS). A challenge to Western model Giving a prelude to the book, the author said while the world’s most violent armed conflicts in the last century have revolved around the question of the right to self-determination, most of the time it was clothed in “exclusive western legal language.”

Dr Akum Longchari’s book is a challenge to the dominant narratives where peace building becomes a part of foreign policy

A comprehensive peace building approach to self-determination was missing, Dr. Longchari pointed out, though events in the last century created conditions for it to be the “century of people’s determination” based on shared values, dreams and imagination. The book challenges the dominant narratives where peace building becomes a part of foreign policy, he added. “If we are to enable the self determination of the people, challenge the dominant narrative where the idea of peace building never incorporated those living in the state of conflict.” Voices of ‘unrepresented and unheard’ Deliberately avoiding the state-centric or top-down approach to peace process, the author examines the Naga struggle for self-determination through the lens of civil society; and from unrepresented and unheard people. Thus, deliberate choice

was made not to interview representatives of the State and Naga nationalist groups (NPGs), Dr Longchari sated. “The rationale was to primarily elicit the perspective and experiences of a vast section of ordinary people that largely goes unrepresented and unheard of in the theatre of power politics,” Dr. Longchari explained. Furthermore, according to the author, the purpose of this book is not to indulge in the historical intricacies and chronological events of the Naga struggle. The intention is to explore how the idea of having a shared language of inclusive selfdetermination can act as a potential resource in unlocking the deadlock to finding Justpeace in the Naga context. Engaging with truth though encounters Dr. Lansuangla Tzudir, chief editor and publisher of Heritage Publishing House said, “This is not a random collection of data for the sake of doing

research in order to get a PhD but his clarion call to embark on a journey of imagination exploring the dream and vision of self-determination from the perspective of a Naga man.” During an interactive session, Dr. Longchari said that Naga nationalism has become an “Exhausted Nationalism” – needing a new pathway. For the Naga Caravan to move forward, ideological and philosophical framework has to be clear. Nagas should write their own story, a story before the colonial narratives and a story transcending the colonial framework, he argued. Joining the debate, Rev. Dr. Wati Aier said that the book is a call to get away from idealism, deconstruct and imagine a new reality devoid of the “seduction of tribeness.” On his part, Dr. Longchari said that the book is a work in progress. “Rip it apart, refine it and engage in constructive conversation. My hope is to provoke you to ask question and thinks outside the box and challenge the common narratives and reimagine the idea of self determination.” The book is currently available at Books & Books, Dimapur and Crossword, Kohima.

Thuwu-Ni: CelebraTiNg iNdigeNous life Morung Express News Pughoboto | November 14

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The 3rd edition of ‘Thuwu-Ni’ coinciding with the Sumi festival ‘Ahuna’ kicked off with traditional pageantry here at Pughoboto public ground on Monday. This year the three-day (November 1416) post harvest festival is celebrated on the theme ‘Celebrating Indigenous Life.’ Nagaland Home Minister, Y Patton, who inaugurated the festival in his address said the theme of the festival is befitting and relevant to the celebration as the objective of the festival is to bring all citizens of Pughoboto area as well as people from other parts of Nagaland to celebrate Naga way of life as indigenous people. “We must remember that our culture and traditions are our identity and therefore we should continue to preserve and promote our culture in all possible manners lest our identity will vanish and we will become an extinct race”, Patton said. The Home Minister said villagers and farmers of Pughoboto area are fortunate as they are not very far from the state capital in terms of distance and so they can go to Kohima, sell their agriculture products and other eatables and return to their villages the same day. “What I am trying to convey to the farmers and villagers here is, if only you are hardworking, even your perish-

A cultural troupe from Ghokimi village presenting a traditional game at Thuwu-Ni festival celebrations in Pughoboto.

able goods will not go wasted as there is availability of market for you unlike other villagers who are living in remote areas”, Patton said. He said since the festival is basically organized in order to help the villagers to exhibit and dispose their products, the villagers should strive to be more productive as Thuwu-Ni festival gives them an opportunity not only to enjoy the festive occasion but also to earn. “Your yearlong labour and sweat has not gone in vain but it has brought dividends”, he added. On the occasion, the Home Minis-

ter also said that the present NPF-led DAN government under the leadership of Chief Minister TR Zeliang has taken various initiatives for economic uplift of villagers. The minister also inaugurated the stalls of all 24 participating villages. Earlier, Executive Secretary, NCRC (Sumi), Rev. Tokheho Swu, invoked God’s blessings and president of Sumi Aphuyemi Hoho, Inavi Swu, spoked on the significane of Ahuna. Highlights of the first day of the festival included ‘Ami Kukula’ (traditional fire making), ‘Akhetsu’ (top spinning), ‘Ka-

kapo kuluxu’ (bamboo stilt race), ‘Amuto ghokuxu’ (bamboo basket making), ‘Aqhedu kimli (greased bamboo climbing), badminton tourney, flower show and the fame ‘Akikiti’ (Sumi kick fight). The evening entertainment event ‘Ahuna nite’, which extended well into the night, featured ‘guest artists’ Guru Mashangva (folk singer) and popular Naga comedian Purniken aka ‘Born Again’, ‘showstopper’ finalist of India Next Top Model, Gloria Tep and supermodel Ketholeno Kense as ‘guest appearance.’ Thuwu-Ni, a unique festival introduced in 2014 is a conscious initiative by a group of people to make a collective effort towards enhanced economic outcomes and improved social conditions by optimizing production capacity and fully realizing the potentials and skills of the local people in all fields. The definitive purpose of the festival is to eradicate the chronic economic dependence on external dynamics, facilitate the prospective and alternative avenues of employment for the youth and ultimately, to build a productive, progressive and conscientious society rooted in diligence and industriousness. The festival celebrated in the form of a fair, was a veritable showcase of finished products, both agriculture and otherwise, to a broad spectrum of prospective consumers and visitors from both within and outside the state.

hear a batch of PILs seeking quashing of the government’s decision to demonetize Rs 1,000 and Rs 500 currency notes on the grounds that it infringed citizens’ right to life and trade among others today. A bench comprising Chief Justice T S Thakur and Justice D Y Chandrachud has listed for hearing as many as four pleas against the November 8 decision of the Narendra Modi government that these notes are no longer a legal tender.

NPCC demands Chief Minister’s resignation Says DAN government is mired with corrupt practices DIMAPUR, NOVEMBER 14 (MExN): The Nagaland Pradesh Congress Committee (NPCC) today stated that the present DAN government in Nagaland State is mired with “lapses, blunders and corrupt practices,” and called for the resignation of the Chief Minister. It further called upon the Governor to step in and dismiss the present government without further delay. A statement from the NPCC Working President, Ayang Aonok lamented that voices of dissent are being “trampled upon” and “dictatorial tendency is raising its head…” to the extent of “curtailing the session of assembly to a few hour and debarring MLAs from raising question in the Assembly.” It claimed that the financial health of the state is “deteriorating by the day,” and “policy paralysis and mishandling of almost every issue has dogged the DAN resulting in total collapse of governance.” The NPCC stated that the DAN government has “scant regard for state government employees” and treats them with “disdain; salaries are withheld in many departments, backdoor appointments continue unabated but at the end of the day, government servants are blamed for consuming a major chunk of state budget.” It added that teachers are being treated as “bonded labor making them work without salaries for months together.” The NPCC further stated that the DAN government “erred in welcoming and joining the mainstream of GST regime,” and accused the TR Zeliang government of making a “u-turn on the issue of urban bodies elections oblivious of the select committee of Nagaland Legislative Assembly in 2012 under his chairmanship unanimously resolved to reject applicability of part 1XA of the constitution of India and further recommended to the assembly to pass a resolution to frame own laws for conduct of Municipal and Town Committee elections in lieu of part 1XA of the constitution.” The NPCC meanwhile pointed out that the Supreme Court

in a recent judgment ruled that election of a candidate can be set aside for making false declaration on educational qualification in the nomination papers. It alleged that the Chief Minister is “hiding behind legal nicety and refuses to speak the truth,” regarding his educational qualifications, “unlike Neiphiu Rio, who had openly clarified through the print media.” The NPCC further pointed to anti corruption movements in the state and to “skeletons in almost all key departments and putting the government on the mat through RTI and other reliable sources.” The petroleum issue is a case in point, it said, while stating that “this narrative encompasses everyone and therefore the government should have handled the issue with utmost sincerity and sensitivity.” It however lamented that the DAN government “unleashed police force to contain the protestors.” The NPCC then reminded that the Governor had also expressed anguish “over the manner in which funds were siphoned off and had appealed to the people to get hold of the person who is siphoning all the money.” “The anguish expressed through the media by no less a person than a Governor in such a candid manner is unprecedented and speaks volumes of the morass that we are in. To buttress the Governor and add insult to the injury, NPF ally, BJP has boldly gone on record to say that DAN government is corrupt; DAN government has crossed all limits, and acknowledged that people were in utter misery,” the NPCC stated. In the light of the Governor’s frustration, it pointed out that the “NPF’s most prized ally BJP’s candid admission of corruption and a series of ultimatum served on the government over corruptions and mismanagement by various organizations is a pointer to the fact that Nagaland is headed towards a despotic and kleptocratic regime.” No other government in the state, the NPCC claimed, “has been so mired in corrupt practices as DAN regime, and therefore, the only course left before the beleaguered Chief Minister is to resign from office or the Governor should step in to dismiss the government without further delay.”

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Community First Responder CHILDLINE Se Dosti Campaign in Kohima for Mon district concludes Morung Express News Kohima | November 14

Participants with resource persons and others during the five-day Training of Trainers on Community First Responder for Mon district which concluded on November 14 at DC office premises, Mon.

moN, November 14 (mexN): The five-day Training of Trainers on Community First Responder for Mon district concluded on November 14 at DC office premises, Mon. Encouraging the participants to render their service in saving lives as they are now, trained and have become Master Trainer of the District/block, Relise Sangtam, EAC (HQ) Mon urged upon them to respond voluntarily as soon as they hear of any accidents/ disasters and save lives, instead of waiting for someone to seek their help. He advised them to disseminate whatever they have learnt during the training, to their family members, neighbors, vil-

lagers and area people. A press release also stated that appreciating the NSDMA, DDMA Mon and CD and HG and SDRF, for organizing such training, Relise said the Nagas should be prepared for any eventuality as Nagaland is in the 5th seismic zone. While clarifying the doubts of the participants, Rendemo Shitio, District Disaster Management Officer Mon also informed that the training imparted here is not the end, rather it is just the beginning. There will be refreshers course in the days to come, at various places and location which they must attend he added. The training was organized by District Disaster Management Authority,

'Eyes on Diabetes'

Dimapur, November 14 (mexN): The Christian Institute of Health Sciences and Research (CIHRSR) celebrated the World Diabetes Day on November 10 at the office of the Deputy Commissioner (DC Office complex) in Dimapur. A free screening camp for Diabetes was conducted by the medical team where altogether 210 individuals had their blood sugar examined and received health education and testing of their eye vision. In the process, all individuals also had their height, weight, BMI and blood pressure measured. A press release stated that the objective of the camp was mainly to reach out and aware people working in office environments about Diabetes and its complications as living sedentary lifestyles can especially expose people at greater risk of getting Diabetes and other associated health complications if preventive measures are not taken on time. Out of the 210 people screened, 15 people had high blood sugar levels out of which 6 were detected for the first time. Out of the 17 patients who knew they had Diabetes, only 5 of them were taking medication regularly. World Diabetes Day is celebrated every year on November 14 and aims to engage people everywhere in Diabetes awareness and advocacy. The theme for 2016 'Eyes on Diabetes' focuses on the importance of early screening for Diabetes to reduce the risk of Diabetes-related complications from occurring. Dr Lipok Sanen Jamir, MD, Ophthalmologist at CIHSR commented that most patients visit him for Diabetes related vision problems only at a point where they have lost most of their vision. “And the sad part is that this could be prevented had they controlled their blood sugar levels and come for routine eye examination,” he added.

Mon in collaboration with CD & HG and supported by Nagaland State Disaster Management Authority. The training imparted covered on various topics like; Basic concept of Disaster Management & Institutional arrangement of NSDMA, Role and Characteristic of Community First Responder, Emergency Method & Improvised method of search and Rescue, Basic Life Support System and Table-top Exercise & Mock Drill. The training which began on November 10 concluded with training of 21 Master trainers, who will further give training at the block and village level. They were also awarded with certificates.

Commemorating Children’s day, the CHILDLINE Se Dosti campaign began November 14 where a flash mob was also conducted as part of the celebration in Kohima at Old MLA Hostel Junction. The campaign is celebrated in the month of November every year across the country by CHILDLINE to create awareness on child related issues. Khriehuzo Lohe, Chairman, Child Welfare Committee who spoke on child related issues in Kohima briefed the gathering on the activities of CHILDLINE which works for child protection dealing in matters of abandoned, abused, neglected and deprived children. We have dealt with 256 cases in three years, informed Lohe, with most of the cases mainly on abused children-phys-

Young people participate in the CHILDLINE Se Dosti campaign flash mob in Kohima at Old MLA Hostel Junction on November 14. (Morung Photo)

ically, emotionally, sexually. The rescued children are kept in shelter homes in Kohima located in different parts of the capital. One major problem in Kohima cited by Lohe was the issues on domestic help where children from Assam, Arunachal Pradesh are taken as domestic help in many homes in Kohima

where they are made to work without proper amenities. While agreements are made by the owners to provide salaries and education for the children working as domestic help, in many cases the children are deprived of all these assurances. Often the rights of children are forgotten and they are taken in as

workers, stated Lohe who also mentioned that children are also made to work as laborers. While there are many cases on abuses of domestic help, Lohe also criticized the owners and the child’s family where even after abuse there is compromise and the accused is often forgiven in mutual under-

standing. Lohe warned that such ‘mutual understandings’ and ‘forgiveness’ will soon decrease as the movement for child rights increases with the penalties and punishments ensured by the law against the accused. Laws and policies, protection on child rights were highlighted where Lohe also urged the public to dial 1098, toll free, in case of any incidences on abuses and deprivation against children where help is available round the clock. The programme was chaired by Mhalesinuo Tepa who also gave a brief introduction to CHILDLINE. The CHILDLINE which started in Nagaland in 2014 has so far received more than 2000 calls where 300 children has been rescued, informed Tepa. The benediction was pronounced by Kedo Peseyie, Pastor, City Church. The flash mob was performed by Dexterians.

Ahuna festival celebration at Rotomi village Morung Express News Rotomi | November 14

Ahuna festival, one of the important festivals of the Sumi community was celebrated at Rotomi village with Parliamentary Secretary for Justice & Law and SIRD, Er Picto Shohe as the Ahuna Papuh (Ahuna Father). Addressing the gathering, Er Picto recalled that Ahuna was celebrated in the past among peer groups but that the practise gradually faded. He, however, thanked the village leaders for organizing Ahuna festival and urged them to revive the rich fervour of the festival. He urged the leaders to seek advice from senior citizens of the village about

earlier practise of the festival and keep alive the rich culture and tradition. “This convergence of village communities residing in different towns should be used to strengthen the village set up and further unity among the members,” he said. Er Picto urged the village members to work towards a better and prosperous future. During the programme, Rotomi Welfares of Kohima, Dimapur, Zunheboto and Akuhaito and Rotomi villagers presented various traditional folk dances and songs. Competitions were also held in top- Parliamentary Secretary for Justice & Law and SIRD, Er Picto spinning, greased bamboo climbing, Shohe speaking during Ahuna festival at Rotomi village on Monday. (Morung Photo) cock-fight, tug of war etc.

In loving Memory on your Birthday

emembering you on your Birthday. “Though the favourites of the God die young, they also live eternally in the company of God." You are in our thoughts and hearts every moment. You have made us realize to love more, to give more and to live life without fear of the momentary existence on our life’s journey. You always longed for Unity and love and today we find comfort in believing that you are happily resting in the loving arms of God. The righteous perish, and no one ponders it in his heart; devout men are taken away, and no one understands that the righteous are taken away to be spared from evil. Those who walk uprightly enter into peace, they find rest as they lie in death. (Isaiah 57:1-2) Fondly remembered and deeply missed

Loving pare nts, sisters, brothers and love d ones.

Dr. Aküm Longchari

We wish to congratulate you on the release of your book

Self-Determination

A Resource of JustPeace This is a moment of great pride and excitement for all of us here in The Morung Express. Congratulations for always evolving and inspiring. The Morung Express Family

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DAY 2 – NOVEMBER 15

FLAG OFF GO KARTING: 8 A.M. FORMAL FUNCTION Time

: 10 A.M

Venue : Pughoboto Ground

Chief Guest : Neichute Doulu – CEO, Entrepreneurs Associates 1. Thuwu-ni – A Recap

2. Thuwuni Enduro Cycling Race 3. Launching of FPO & Speech

: Shri. Y Vikheho Swu Hon’ble Minister R&B, GoN Convenor Thuwuni Festival : Flag Off : Guest of Honour

COMPETITION

ENTERTAINMENT NITE

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: 5:30 p.m. : Amit Paul (Finalist Indian Idol 2009), Dreamz Unlimited (Theatre Group) Incipit (Runners up Hornbill Rock Contest 2010)

Stage Act : Before Election (Part 1) Aphuyemi Band Stage Act : After Election (Part 2) Tribute to Bollywood Rock The Nite

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HoD in Peren District. Officers under Jalukie Sub-Division. All Zeliangrong Officers. Chairman of all the villages under Peren District. All the past DCs of Peren. All the past Administrative officers of Jalukie. E.S. of all Church Associations under Peren District. Pastors of the various Churches in Jalukie District. All denizens of Jalukie Town. Sd/- RHOSIETHO NGUORI SDO(C) & Convener Jalukie Town Golden Jubilee Committee

CELEBRATION OF

1. Taste of Aphuyemi Judges : - Joel Basumatari (Chief Chef) - Karen Yepthomi (Proprietor Dzuko, Delhi) - Mrs. Ahikali Swu 2. Akhetsu (Top) : Mishilimi Village 3. Kakapo Kukuxu (Bamboo Stilt Race) : Second League 4. Akikiti (Sumi Kick Fight) : Second Round 5. Puxa Kuxu 6. Aqhedu Kimli (Greased Pole Climbing) : Second League 7. Angu Kupusu(Spear Kick) 8. Badminton 9. Flower Show (Competition)

Time Guest Artists

INVITATION The Convener and members of Jalukie Town Golden Jubilee Committee Cordially invite one and all to the Golden Jubilee Celebration of Jalukie Town on 17th November 2016 with Shri. T. R. Zeliang the Hon’ble Chief Minister of Nagaland as Chief Guest. We extend a special invitation to the under mentioned officers/officials/past officers:

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Dreamz Unlimited Ato Assumi Dreamz Unlimited Amit Paul Incipit

JALUKIE TOWN GOLDEN JUBILEE CHIEF GUEST Shri. T. R. Zeliang Hon’ble Chief Minister of Nagaland

Date : 17th Nov, 2016 Venue : Football Ground, GHSS Jalukie Comperes : 1. Mr. Namdigum Hingleu 2. Ms. ZiuZiu Iheilung 10:00 am : Unveiling of Monolith by the Chief Guest : Dedicatory Prayer : Rev. Kuzierang Thou, State Chaplain 10:30am: Herui Kai : Old Jalukie Village 1. Invocation : Mr. Mongzeung Mpom Pastor, JTLBC 2. Jubilee Spotlight : Minkamlak (Jiji) 3. Welcome Address : Convener 4. Short Speech : i) Chairman, Old Jalukie Village Council ii) Deputy Commissioner, Peren 5. Folk Tune : Mr. Iriegong Mpom 6. Release of Jubilee Souvenir : Chief Guest 7. Presentation : 8. Jubilee Song : Jubilee Choir 9. Speech : Chief Guest 10. Vote of thanks : Mr. Imtui Mpom Steering Committee Member 11. Benediction : Rev. Fr. John Asst. Parish Priest, St. Xavier

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Journalists protest over United Naga Council team in scarcity of fuel in Manipur New Delhi for tripartite talk Newmai News Network Imphal | November 14

Finally, the Government of India has intervened on the prevailing situation in Manipur. The 'tripartite talk' involving the Government of Manipur, the United Naga Council (UNC), and the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) will be held at North Block, New Delhi on November 15 on the impasse arisen out of the new district creation issue. The UNC team has expressed optimism of resolving the problem. The UNC wants the Government to honour the 4 Memorandum of Understanding (MoUs) on Sadar Hills, signed between the Naga people and the Government of Manipur in letter and spirit. The MoUs were signed on December 14, 1981, between the Government of Manipur and ANSAM on November 10, 1992, between the

Government of Manipur and Naga Students’ Federation (NSF) on September 27, 1996, and between the Government of Manipur and UNC and ANSAM on June 23,1998 agreeing upon that not even an inch of Naga ancestral land and its original should be touched while creating any new district and also a written assurance given by the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA), Government of India on November 24, 2011. Talking to Newmai News Network before their departure for New Delhi this afternoon, the UNC delegation said their stand on the ongoing indefinite economic blockade will depend on the outcome of the 'tripartite talk' to be held on November 15. "We are hopeful of resolving the impasse," added the UNC leaders. The 6-member team led by UNC president Gaidon Kamei included All Naga Students’ Association,

Manipur (ANSAM) president Seth Sethshang. According to the UNC, the Government of India through the Ministry of Home Affairs invited the UNC on Sunday for talk. In the recent emergency United Naga Council (UNC) Presidential Council Meeting with frontal organizations of All Naga Students’ Association, Manipur (ANSAM), Naga Women Union (NWU) and senior leaders, it was decided to intensify the ongoing indefinite economic blockade, including banning the construction of Trans Asian Railways and National Projects in 'Naga territories'. The meeting re-affirmed that the Naga people "will not compromise our rights over land, identity, history, tradition, culture, custom and time honored institutions under any circumstances till a written official assurance from the Government of India is received on the position of creating new

Villagers stand against Pabram Hydroelectric Project

Imphal, November 14 (mexN): The JAC against 190 MW Pabram Dam (JAC on Pabram Dam) and the Centre for Research and Advocacy, Manipur (CRAM) organized community meetings and awareness on protection of land, natural resources in Langpram, Khunphung and Dikiuram villages in Tamei sub-division of Tamenglong district, Manipur from November 9 till 12. An environment awareness meet was organised at Langpram village on November 9 and 10. Enoch Newmai of JAC on Pabram Dam and Sanaton Laishram of CRAM and representatives of the Langpram Village Authority shared perspectives of protecting the environment, land and natural resources, informed a press release from CRAM. Enoch Newmai shared on the possible impacts of the proposed 190 MW Pabram Hydroelectric Project on the agriculture land, forest, river of Langpram Village and the subsequent livelihood impacts due to submergence. He also expressed concern with the increased threats to the habitat

Don't worry, don't panic, Meghwal tells people in NE ShIlloNg, No vember 14 (IaNS): Union Minister of State for Finance & Corporate Affairs Arjun Ram Meghwal on Monday appealed to all citizens not to panic and have patience until normalisation of all modes of banking operations in the next few days. "The government has taken many steps to address the issue. There is nothing to hurry about as sufficient time is there to deposit old Rs 500 and Rs 1,000 notes in banks," he told journalists at the North Eastern Council headquarters in the Meghalaya capital town. "We have asked all the public sector, rural and cooperative banks and even banking correspondents to take suitable actions. People need not worry and need not panic... the government is very much monitoring the situation." Demonetisation is a very good move and people are largely happy, Meghwal added. The minister further said that the Reserve Bank of India has already commenced issuance of new Rs 500 currency notes, while the government has instructed the banks to increase the daily withdrawal limit to Rs 2,500. "Although people had to stand in long queues in the last couple of days, things are gradually easing out," he said. To a query, Meghwal reiterated the central government's stand that demonetisation of Rs 500 and Rs 1,000 notes will help in curbing black money, terrorism and corruption.

of Chareng/Uchek Langmeidong (hornbill) in Langpram village due to increased deforestation, logging activities and highlighted the social and cultural implications of loss of hornbill from the region. Sanaton Laishram of CRAM shared on the importance of supporting villagers in promoting the traditional agriculture, as an alternative means of promoting self-sufficiency and economy of the villagers instead of destroying their land with large dams, which hardly functions like Singda dam, Khuga dam, the release added. Further, community meetings were also conducted at Khunphung and Dikiuram villages on November 11 and 12 that concluded with a social and environmental impact assessment of Pabram dam. Enoch Newmai again shared on the larger implications of the proposed 190 MW Pabram Dam on the agriculture land of Khunphung village, which, the release said, is the rice bowl of Tamei Area, and on the forest area. Jiten Yumnam from CRAM shared on how previously constructed mega dams, such as

Khoupum and Khuga dams have failed to serve their purposes, despite their destruction of people’s agriculture land, forest and wide human rights violations. Documentaries on impacts of Mapithel dam and other dams in Manipur were screened during the community meet. The participants resolved to stand against large hydroelectric projects, such as the proposed 190 MW Pabram Hydroelectric Project that will submerge and destroy people’s livelihood sources, CRAM stated. The participants instead stressed on the need for the promotion of indigenous traditional agriculture towards maximizing the use of land and resources in a sustainable manner. They also urged upon the Government and all concerned to respect the rights of all indigenous peoples over their land and resources and to respect their self-determined development in their land and territories, in accordance with the provisions of the UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples, the press release said.

districts(s) since, the Nagas have declared severance of political ties with the communal Government of Manipur." The meeting was called to review the ongoing indefinite economic blockade including banning the construction of Trans Asian Railways and National projects in 'Naga territories' which was launched from the midnight of November 1, 2016 in protest against the "lopsided decision of the communal Government of Manipur to declare the so called Sadar Hills and Jiribam sub division into full fledged districts.” It may be noted that an indefinite counter-blockade began since last Saturday along Imphal-Ukhrul road, called by local organisations of Khurai area in Imphal East district as the indefinite economic blockade call given by the United Naga Council (UNC) continues over Sadar Hills and Jiribam district creation issue.

UDWJA lifts boycott on village, NGO UKhrUl, November 14 (mexN): The Ukhrul District Working Journalists' Association (UDWJA) has unconditionally revoked its indefinite boycott on ‘Khangkhui Khunou’ village and Ukhrul-based NGO ‘FEELS’ and resumed normal relationship with the latter with immediate effect. The development came after reaching a “compromise settlement” during a joint meeting of UDWJA, Khangkhui Khunou and FEELS director AC Johnson held at UDWJA office at Viewland on November 14, informed a press release from UDWJA. Accordingly, a resolution was adopted to the effect that as per the settlement reached between the three parties in the interest of resuming cordial relationship, UDWJA has unconditionally revoked its boycott on Khangkhui Khunou and FEELS director AC Johnson with immediate effect. UDWJA had earlier boycotted any events or news conferences of Ukhrulbased NGO ‘FEELS’ and ‘Khangkhui Khunou’ village over failure to settle issues of “disrespect and irrational threat” to Ukhrul-based journalists.

India's first Cherry Blossom Festival starts in Meghalaya

ShIlloNg, November 14 (IaNS): Meghalaya on Monday became the first state to start India's first Cherry Blossom Festival, which is widely celebrated in Japan. The four-day festival will also provide opportunities to showcase the unique beauty of pink and white cherry blossoms as well as Meghalaya's traditional arts, culture and cuisine to the naturalists and tourists. Chief Minister Mukul Sangma inaugurated India's first Cherry Blossom Festival in this state capital of Meghalaya, where cherry blossoms

are in full bloom in several parts of the city and the suburbs. Sangma said: "This nature's gift of cherry blossoms to Meghalaya must be appreciated and is one of several elements that makes Meghalaya an attractive destination for tourists looking for a green destination and a short break away from the hustle and bustle of polluted cities." He also appreciated the partnership with Institute of Bioresources and Sustainable Development (IBSD) for joint conceptualisation and implementation of this humble

yet successful start in putting Meghalaya onto the global tourist map. The IBSD, a national institute of the Centre's Department of Biotechnology, said the festival would not only bring socio-economic development in the region, but also promote peace, prosperity and sustainable development, which are the United Nation's sustainable development goals. IBSD Director Dinabandhu Sahoo, who conceptualised the Cherry Blossom Festival in India, said the event would set the stage for 2017, which has been declared by the UN as International Year of Sustainable Tourism for Development. "This festival would create a number of opportunities for the people of Meghalaya," he said, emphasising that collaborations should be developed with Japan so that more international tourists can visit the north-eastern states. The Cherry Blossom Festival, popularly known as Sakura Festival in Japan, is held in April every year. Australia, Korea, China, the US and some other countries celebrate the festival which helps in creating a positive impact on the local economy. The Washington DC Cherry Blossom Festival alone generates about $126 million from tourists every year from across the world, Sahoo said.

Imphal, November 14 (NNN): Scribes today held a dharna here in front of Manipur Press Club blaming the Manipur government for not doing enough to end the ongoing economic blockade along the two National Highways imposed by United Naga Council (UNC) over the proposed creation of two new districts. Reporters who spend a lot of time in the field as their general job duties are facing scarcity of petrol as the indefinite economic blockade has totally obstructed flow of essential items to the state since midnight of October 30. UNC is opposing the plan by the state government to convert Sadar Hills in Senapati district and Jiribam subdivision of Imphal East district bordering Assam into fullfledged districts. Journalists' protest was carried out under the banner of the All Manipur Working Journalist's Union (AMWJU). During the protest the reporters appealed to UNC to call off the stir which has severely hit normal life.

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"News coverage will become an impossible task for us in the next few days if the blockade continues because of the lingering issue," a reporter said on the sidelines of the demonstration. The scribes held different placards during the protest and some of them read "UNC, lift blockade," "We've run out of fuel," "Home Department arrange security for convoy," "Be a responsible government" and "No petrol, no reporting." Meanwhile, women vendors of Ima Panthoibi Market here enforced counter-blockade along Dingku Road. They said UNC should withdraw their stir to avoid counterblockade.

A litre of petrol is being sold at Rs 250-300 in the black market, besides prices of other consumer items have gone up. The protesters demanded immediate security arrangement to escort back all stranded trucks. Chief Minister Okram Ibobi has assured adequate security arrangement would be made to bring back all goods trucks and oil tankers now stuck along Imphal-Dimapur highway and Imphal-Jiribam highway. Hundreds of goods and tanker trucks are currently stranded at different locations of Nagaland section of National Highway 2. No more trucks are leaving Imphal to fetch goods.

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On the launch of the book ‘Self-Determination: A Resource for JustPeace’ Although I have only just received a copy of the book, going by the theme and the few comments highlighted in the book, I believe Aküm Longchari’s book will not just add new insight and ideas but my hope is that it will change the current discourse on self-determination and sovereignty, which is kind of stuck and in need of new imagination and inspiration. This book should be seen as the Naga people’s contribution towards conflict resolution and peace building...I am sure Aküm would have been inspired to write on this topic given our own conflict situation, the unresolved Indo-Naga political issue. Having said that the theme and issue discussed in his book will find resonance not just here but I believe around the world where we still have several hotspots of political conflict. We should be proud that a Naga intellect and academician can contribute such a resource for the larger goal of peace in our world. Many of the conflicts we see around the world, including the Naga issue or even Kashmir, these have been without peaceful resolutions because the parties to these conflicts have not been able to find ‘the meeting points’, especially on the most fundamental question of people’s right to self-determination. I believe, hope and pray that Aküm’s book will add wisdom and insight to the current discourse and be a truly useful resource for conflict resolution. This book needs to go far and wide...to reach a global audience...the right forums where the question of conflict and peace is deliberated so that we can educate ourselves on 'new thinking' and 'possibilities' that the book addresses. I congratulate Aküm Longchari for a most important book that is the need of the hour for the Nagas and the world at large. Along Longkumer A proud friend and well wisher

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Railways to accept old currency notes till Nov 24 New Delhi, November 14 (iANS): Indian Railways on Monday said that it will accept the demonetised currency notes as payment for ticketing and catering purposes till November 24. “Existing instructions for usage of old Rs 500 and Rs 1,000 currency notes for the purpose of ticketing, onboard catering on trains and refund will continue till midnight of November 24,” Railways spokesperson Anil Saxena said. This is the third time that railways has extended the deadline to accept the demonetised currency notes.

Corporation Bank posts higher net profit at Rs 206 cr CheNNAi, November 14 (iANS): Governmentowned Corporation Bank on Monday said it closed the second quarter with a net profit of Rs 206.28 crore. In a regulatory filing in BSE, the bank said it has posted a net profit of Rs 206.28 crore for the quarter ended September 30, 2016 as compared to Rs 188.60 crore for the quarter ended September 30, 2015. The bank’s total income increased from Rs 5,434.65 crore for the quarter ended September 30, 2015 to Rs 5,750.61 crore for the quarter ended September 30, 2016.

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New Delhi, November 14 (mexN): President of India Pranab Mukherjee inaugurated the annual flagship event of India Trade Promotion Organisation (ITPO), the 36th India International Trade Fair 2016 at Hamsadhwani Theatre Pragati Maiden, New Delhi on November 14. The programme was presided over by Nirmala Sitharaman Union Minister of State (IC) for Commerce and Industry. More than 7000 participants are expected to take part in the Fair. The partner country for this year is ‘South Korea’ and Focus country is ‘Belarus’ the partner state are Madhya Pradesh and Jharkhand. Focus state is Haryana, from 27 countries are taking part in the fair. This year India International Trade Fair (IITF) theme is “Digital India”. Later on the day Jyoti Kalash Principal Resident Commissioner (PRC) Nagaland House New Delhi had inaugurated the Nagaland State Pavillion at Pragati Maiden, New Delhi. This year from the state there were 27 entrepreneurs taking part in the Fair. Medemsutsung Longkumer is the State Pavilion Director. Kuolie Mere, PRO, Nagaland House, New Delhi in a press release stated that the Fair will go on till November 27.

India announces new measures to increase supply of cash mumbAi, November 14 (reuterS): India announced new measures on Monday to ease the cash crunch faced by millions after the government’s decision last week to abolish large denomination notes to try and uncover billions of dollars in undeclared wealth. The government will install new micro cash machines across the country and has asked banks to waive off transaction charges on debit and credit cards, Economic Affairs Secretary Shaktikanta Das told reporters. Das said the government would also raise the cash withdrawal limit of at least three-month old current accounts to 50,000 rupees ($739) per week and said recalibrated cash machines would start dispensing new 2,000 rupee notes within two days. Large crowds of Indians have gathered outside banks in recent days but struggled to withdraw money or swap the old 500 and 1,000 rupee notes that were banned last week. FiRe StatiOnS

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Fears of ‘fake’ new notes: Some quick ways to identify authenticity mumbAi, November 14 (iANS): With several complaints and rumours about “fake new notes” of Rs 2,000 denomination, there is some wariness among the people as the notes come into wider circulation. Notes of Rs 500 denomination would be circulated soon by banks. However, the new notes not only have several security features difficult to counterfeit, there are many ways the users can verify if the notes are genuine. The touch and feel of the notes can be used for this. The seven “bleed lines” on the side of the Rs 2,000 notes, and five lines on Rs 500 notes are in raised printing or intaglio. The security thread in both the notes changes colour from green to blue at different angles. Also, the numeral 500 and 2,000 on the right side also change colour when seen at different angles. These can be easily identified by any user and are very hard to counterfeit, according attempt, he added. The meeting also decided to constitute a task force under Deputy Governor of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) to keep a realtime watch and monitor the distribution of cash through various channels and take necessary action in a timely manner. He said the composition of the task force will be decided soon by the RBI. This apart, the RBI, Das said, has already assured the Prime Minister that there was enough cash in the financial sys-

to experts. The new notes have changed colours. While the Rs 2,000 note’s paper is in magenta, the Rs 500 note is in stone gray. The Rs 2,000 note is part of the Mahatma Gandhi (New) series, with a motif of Mars orbiter Mangalyaan on the reverse. Size is 66mm x 166 mm. Other features of the new Rs 2,000 note are as follows: Front side features . See through register where the numeral 2,000 can be seen when note is held up against light . Latent image of 2,000 can be seen when the note is tilted . Colour shift security thread with ‘RBI’ and ‘2,000’ . Watermarks of Mahatma Gandhi and electrotype 2,000 numeral . Number panel with numerals growing from small to big on top left and bottom right sides

tem and that distribution was the main challenge, which was being addressed. Other steps initiated include separate queues for senior citizens, the physically challenged and for those who want to exchange demonetised notes, and extension, till November 24, the use of old notes at petrol stations, pharmacies and utilities. Also, the government relaxed withdrawal limit for current accounts to Rs50,000 per week to ensure sundry payments es-

Reverse side features . Swachh Bharat logo . Mangalayan motif and year of printing, 2016 The new Rs 500 note at 63mm x 150mm is smaller in size than previous one. Front side features . See through register in denomination numeral . Latent image of the denomination numeral . Orientation of Mahatma Gandhi’s portrait changed . Portrait and electrotype watermarks . Number panel with numerals growing from small to big on top left and bottom right sides . Features for visually impaired like circle with Rs 500 in raised print on the right Reverse side features . Swachh Bharat logo . Red Fort image with the Indian flag . Circle with Rs 500 in Devnagari on the right

pecially to labourers are not blocked. Das said that RBI had advised National Payment Corporation of India to waive off charges on online transactions. Similar advice has been given to the banks also. The last date for submission of the annual life certificate for the government pensioners has been extended up to January 15, 2017 from November this year. Moreover, the government on Monday decided to extend the

suspension of the fee collection at all the toll plazas till November 18 to ensure smooth traffic flow on national highways Union Minister Nitin Gadkari tweeted: “Toll suspension is extended till 18th November midnight across all National Highways.” Earlier, the government had twice announced the suspension of toll collection at all toll plazas on national highways till the midnight first of November 11 and then November 14.

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Students of Don Bosco Hr. Sec. School, Kohima on the Parents’ Day cum Children’s Day celebration.

kohima, November 14 (mexN): Don Bosco Hr. Sec. School, Kohima celebrated Parents’ Day cum Children’s Day with Most Rev. Dr. James Thoppil, Bishop of Kohima as the chief guest on November 14. The Bishop in his message spoke of God’s gift of love lived and shared by parents and children, informed a press release from the Bishop’s secretary, Fr. Thomas Toretkiu. He said that the twin celebration is a family celebration and family, parents and children are relative terms: there is no family without parents and children and there are no parents without children and vice versa, no children without parents. “With bricks and cement one can make house not home. Home is made of love. Children must be ever grateful and pray for their parents and parents must love children,” the

Bishop stated. Pointing out that school becomes extended family, he added, the values lived and taught in the family are further extended and lived in a wider circle. “The school, like the family provides the environment to live the values taught by parents and teachers in the school become the extended parents. Children become the pride of the family when they live and safeguard the family name so also the students become pride of the school and of the society when they live by the values of the gospel, taught in the school.” The educational system of Don Bosco, lived and imparted by the Salesian family, Rev. Dr. James said, imparts person centered education that brings out the full potential in the children. “The parents and children should be happy and proud that they are part of this mighty family

where love is lived and love is shared.” The program commenced with prayers led by Rev. Fr. Alex Sdb, the Vice Principal. The children entertained audience and delighted the parents with the mesmerizing show of their multi-faced talents in singing, instrumentals, dances, choreography, choir, ethnic wear, etc. Rev. Fr. K.C. Vincent Sdb, the Principal in his vote of thanks, while thanking all, particularly the parents, drew attention of the children to the great sacrifice their parents make. The bishop also blessed and inaugurated the newly built drinking water facility made for the children. The whole program ended with the best item of the day: Class wise sharing of meal with friends and parents, symbolically expressing the love and care that the parents and children share, the release added.

little star hr sec school celebrates Parent’s day

Dimapur , November 14 (mexN): Little Star Hr Sec School celebrated Parent’s Day on November 11 and 12 at the School Sports Complex with Asano Sekhose, Chairperson, Nagaland Board of School Education as chief guest. Chairperson of the school, Nini Sekhose, in her welcome address, stated that NBSE is second to none in the country and this has been made possible due to the integrity of the head of the Board, past and present. Principal, Christina Neikhrienuo, gave the School Report, where she highlighted all the events and activities of the school year. She stated that teacher training was an ongoing process of the school. Informing that she had returned from a very educative training with International Leaders for Education (ILEP) USA, Christina said she has been imparting training to the teachers on methods and concepts learned from the training. The Administrator, Ketoulhou Sekhose Paira, gave a talk on

NBSE Chairperson, Asano Sekhose with a student awardee during the Parent’s Day celebration of Little Star Hr Sec School.

education. He spoke about future trends in the job market and told the students not to focus their attention on present job opportunities only but to become creative thinkers who can adapt to any situation. With the coming of “artificial intelligence”, many jobs that we take for granted today may be phased out in the near future, he

stated. “The purpose of education is not solely to prepare students for the job market, neither is it solely to impart skills training. But the most important goal of education is to train students to be thinkers who can work out creative ways of solving problems and finding out alternatives,” the administrator added. The chief guest, Asano Sekhose spoke at length about the duties of parents, teachers and students. Appreciating the fathers who were present, she said, parenting is not only the duty of the mother. She questioned whether the fathers also sat with their children and studied together with them. “This is an important way of showing your child that you care.” A press release informed that the school gave out some important awards on the day. The awards were: Best Class Captain (Junior)P. Moi-ai Konyak, Class 7A, Best Class Captain Sub Junior- Limnuker Jamir, Class 3B, Best Class Captain (Senior)- Nilika T. Shohe, Class 12A, Best House Captain,

Lotha Hoho 'disowns' statement on 33% reservation Wokha, November 14 (mexN): The Lotha Hoho (LH), Wokha has “disowned” the press statement on 33% women reservation purportedly issued in the name of LH chairman, Mhao Lotha (official name is Mhao Humtsoe) and published in some local media. A statement from Lotha Hoho chairman, Mhao Lo-

tha and general secretary, Mhondamo Ovung stated that the Hoho has for more than a month carried out enquiry and verification of the source of the press statement which stated that the LH backs 33% women quota in the urban local bodies. According to the Hoho, the said press statement was “generated and passed on to the media, by unscrupu-

lous elements, without the knowledge of the LH officials, in charge of Press and Media releases and records.” It further clarified that the matter of 33% women reservation under the Nagaland Municipal Act is under examination and deliberation by the Hoho and that the LH has so far no concrete decision on the matter.

Children’s day Celebrated in nagaland Reaching out to children Assam Rifles organise painting contest, medical camp Dimapur, Novemwith disabilities ber 14 (mexN): Assam

Children with disabilities during the Children’s Day celebration at Prodigals’ Home’s Community Resource & Training Centre.

Dimapur, November 14 (mexN): Exodus Disabled People Organization (DPO) Federation in collaboration with CHILDLINE organized a Children’s Day programme for children with disabilities on November 14. More than 80 children with disabilities along with their parents took part in the celebration held at Prodigals’ Home’s Community Resource & Training Cen-

Rifles celebrated Children’s Day in various schools of Dimapur and Peren districts on November 14. Different activities like painting competition, cultural programmes, medical camp and picnic were organized with participation of around 1200 students from Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya, Nihokhu, Home for Special Children Orphanage, Indisen, Zeliangrong Heraka School and Government Primary School, Jalukie. The focus was to spread awareness among parents and children regarding rights of children, education and health care, stated a press release from Assam Rifles. The event culminated with prize distribution. Meanwhile, a painting competition was orga-

tre here. The celebration had various activities like games, talent show etc. Earlier, Longthongo, Vice President of the Federation welcomed the gathering, Roshullo, President of the Federation spoke on disability issues and Neiketulie, City Coordinator of CHILLDINE Dimapur spoke on CHILDLINE and the services provided. Gifts were also given to Dimapur, Novemall the children. ber 14 (mexN): With the theme “Today’s children tomorrow’s leaders, Invest today for better tomorrow,” Nagaland Centre for Human Development & Information Technology (NCHD-IT) celebrated Children’s Day on November 14 at Samaguri Primary School, Dimapur. More than 100 children attended the celebration which was organized with support from Child Help Foundation, Mumbai. The programme was

AR personnel and participants of the painting competition organized by the Assam Rifles in association with Peren Town Youth Organization. (Picture Courtesy: H. Teilia)

nized in Peren Town by the Assam Rifles in association with Peren Town Youth Organization to foster a spirit of competition and creativity among the youths. 20 students from four schools participated in the event, where the students were free to choose the theme of their paintings. The stu-

dents chose peace, unity, environment preservation, black money, to name a few, as their themes, informed a press release. The winners of the painting competition were Hiadahing Haihing of All Saints Higher Secondary School, Peren (first), Iziedile of Baptist High School,

Peren (second), and Chunchun Iheilung of All Saints Higher Secondary School, Peren (third). They were felicitated with prizes. Along with the painting competition, a medical camp was established at the venue wherein the students underwent free medical check up.

‘Today’s children tomorrow’s leaders, Invest today for better tomorrow’

Children of Samaguri Primary School, Dimapur celebrate Children’s Day on November 14.

chaired by Lithongo Lotha (Child Help Foundation, Dimapur Branch), invocation was said by Pastor

Deep of St. Joseph Catholic Church, Samaguri village. A short speech was given by Yashimenla Lemtor, Exec-

utive Director (NCHD-IT) and Hekali (In-charge Primary School, Samaguri). A special entertainment on songs, dances and drama was performed by children along with the youths of Samaguri village, which was followed by a prize distribution. Vote of thanks was given by Starson (Chairman, Primary School). The program concluded with distribution of clothes donated by Child Help Foundation, Panasers and Mary Jess (Modi Care).

Free dental check up for underprivileged kids kok Dental Clinic gave free checkup and treatments to the children on November 14. Tooth paste and tooth brush were gifted to all the children," informed a press release received here.

MEx FILE Justice HK Sema mourns Dimapur, November 14 (mexN): Justice HK Sema, former judge of Supreme Court of India, has expressed sadness at the demise of Justice Chaudhury, a sitting Judge of Gauhati High Court, the High Court of Assam, Nagaland, Mizoram and Arunachal Pradesh on November 12 in a private hospital at Guwahati. “Justice Chaudhury was a young promising judge. He was dispensing equitable justice with erudite knowledge of law. In his death, the nation in general and Gauhati High Court in particular has lost a young promising Judge of good repute,” stated Justice Sema in a condolence note. Justice Sema on behalf of his family conveyed heartfelt condolences to the members of the bereaved family.

ANTA Dmp to halt service on Nov 18 Dimapur, November 14 (mexN): The All Nagaland Taxi Association (ANTA), Dimapur unit has informed the public that its members will not provide taxi service on November 18 due to the unit's annual picnic-cum-Raising Day scheduled on the same day at 10:00 am at Chathe River bank, 5th Mile, Dimapur, opposite Korean Uncle’s Café. A press release from ANTA Dimapur unit general secretary, Ahoshe Chophi and action convener, Atoho Kinny has asked all the taxi owners and drivers to attend the picnic-cum-Raising Day without fail. The association warned that any taxi found plying on that day will be penalized.

NSCN (R) discharges one cadre

MGM Higher Sec. School, Dimapur celebrated Children's Day on November 14. The teachers organised special programmes for the students during the morning assembly. H.G. Mathews Mar Theodosios, metropolitan of Idukki diocese was the chief guest. In his message, the Bishop explained the meaning of ‘Child is the father of man’.

Dimapur, November 14 (mexN): Celebrating Children’s Day at The Garden here with the underprivileged children of 'The Kids Garden', Dr. Meyisenla Angh of Shama-

(Boys)- C. Chingjen Phom, 10A, Best House Captain (Girls)- Lolly H. Yeptho, 12A, Champion House, Green House, Students of the Year (Class 12)- Binthu Newmai, Student of the Year Class 10- Britney Jidung, Hosteller of the Year- Kedadin, Class 12, Best Co-curricular Participant, Sub Junior- Grace Changkiri, 4B, Junior- Ruma Sharma, Class 7A, Senior- Sentila Tsudir, Class 11C, Best SportsmanPutimeren, Class 10A. Long Term Service Award- Imnajungla Aier. This year, a new category called Coolest Student Award was given. The month of September was designated as the Cool Card Month. Teachers would be on the lookout for students doing good acts like being polite, kind, helpful, doing well in their academics etc and would give out cool cards to them. The students who received the highest Cool Cards were declared the Coolest Students of the Year. The award went to D. Kalika Swu in the senior category with 43 cool cards and to Grace Thejanuo in the junior category with 37 cool cards.

Dimapur, November 14 (mexN): The NSCN (Reformation) has “force discharged” one of its cadres Lieut. Atoka from the national service with immediate effect. In a press statement issued by its MIP, NSCN (R) alleged that “Akato was found indulging in some anti- social activities which is against the Azha of the government” and further informed the general public “not to entertain him in any way relating to the matter of government.

TTC and KAGBU mourn Dimapur, November 14 (mexN): Tikhir Tribal Council (TTC) and Kiusam Area GBs’ Union (KAGBU) have expressed great loss at the death of Wongtu, Head GB, Pokphur village on November 3 at his native village. TTC in a condolence note regretted “the loss of such man who loved a life of dignity and integrity.” In times of needs and troubles, the Council stated, “he also comforted the needy families of his village, and brought about peaceful environment in the area. TTC prayed that the Almighty God brings solace to the bereaved family members. In a separate press note, KAGBU mourned “losing the visionary and active member who contributed towards the union till his last breath. We believe that his legacy shall be cherished in our area union.” The union further prayed that God will bring solace to the bereaved family and the deceased will rest in peace.

Meetings & AppointMents Sensitization on civil defense & disaster management The Director General Home Guards & CD is organizing a ‘sensitization training on civil defense & disaster management’ for target groups such as government and private school teachers, government and private college lectures, KMC ward volunteers and government department employees from November 15 to February 24, 2017 at office of the Director General Home Guards & Civil Defence, New Capital Complex, Kohima in phase manner. The training is organized with an aim to sensitize the target groups on the importance of civil defence and disaster management and thereby create a ripple effect of disseminating the same in their respective work place etc.

UCTM Foundation Day

Hope Academy celebrated Children’s Day on November 14. It began the day with a prayer at the Sinai Education Centre, a non profit organisation, and distributed stuff like school bags and stationeries to the children of the centre. “Every Child is unique in their own way, and behind their innocence lies a story to tell. We must listen to their story, their ideas and most importantly their hopes and aspirations. Nurturing them and giving the space for their growth is our prime duty,” stated a press release from the Academy.

United College of Theology and Missions (UCTM) located at 5th Mile Model Village, Dimapur is celebrating its 25th Foundation Day on November 16, 10:30 am under the theme ‘Till all nations hear’. Dr. Dean Carlson, president, OC International (USA) will be the guest speaker and Deo Nukhu, parliamentary secretary, Higher & Technical Education, Nagaland will be the guest of honour.

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Collective Will

nvironmental activist Joanna Macy reminds us that, “We live in an extraordinary moment in Earth.” She says, “We possess more technical prowess and knowledge than our ancestors could have dreamt of. Our telescopes let us see through time to the beginnings of the universe; our microscope pry open the codes at the core of organic life; our satellites reveal global weather patterns and hidden behaviors of remote nations. And our electronic surveillance capacity leaves no aspect of anyone’s life safe from corporate and governmental scrutiny.” However, at the same time, she points out, “We witness destruction of life in dimensions that confronted no previous generation in recorded history. Certainly, our ancestors knew wars, plagues and famine, but today, it is not just a forest here and some farmlands and fisheries there. Today, entire species are dying, and whole cultures, and ecosystems on a global scale ...” She puts this dilemma into perspective. Defining the urgency of our situation, she laments, that “Humanity has come thus far and the life that is in us has survived so many millennia of trials and evolved through so many challenges, and there is so much promise still to unfold – yet, we can lose it all as the web of living systems unravels.” She wants us to ask ourselves how our generation can choose a life-sustaining world. In this it is critical that we know how we can meet our needs without destroying our life-support system and our social relations. Macy affirms us, that we have the scientific knowledge and technical means, the savvy and resources, we know how to protect clean air and water, to generate energy, to exercise our moral imagination and so on. But, most of all, she says, we need the collective will in order to consciously sustain life. The collective will is the sum total representation of the individual voices of the many people who share a common concern for the human worth of all and wish to express their desire through action and thought. The collective will recognizes the ‘immediate need,’ as well as appreciates the ‘bigger picture’ which is calling out for collective human action that thrusts new consciousness, and which by nature is transforming. Hence, each one of us is being challenged to dream new dreams and to create a shared imagination of a JustPeace. This means that JustPeace refers to a vision that recognizes that there can be no peace without justice. This vision emerges when all forms of injustices that destroy human dignity are addressed and overcome through genuinely inclusive, fair and nonviolent means. JustPeace requires replacing unjust systems with new paradigms where peace can be lived, and one in which we become fully human. This is the challenge of our times. We are confronted with many trials and issues like no other generation before us. But these challenges have also given us an opportunity to transcend this status quo, to enter into relationships where people share power and are not dominated or subordinated as they journey towards a shared humanity together. The question is whether we have the collective will to do so, and whether we have the courage to imagine.

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Spend climate cash smartly to make it stretch

hen heavy rains hit the tiny West African nation of Togo in September, filling a hydropower dam close to overflowing, the Togolese Red Cross took an unusual step. Rather than simply moving aid supplies into place to respond to flooding, the agency mobilised cash to support families living downstream so they could move out of the expected flood path. It also provided simple protection, such as plastic bags in which to keep birth certificates and other key papers dry. "If an event hits and you're not prepared, only then is it going to become a disaster," said Pablo Suarez of the Red Cross Red Crescent Climate Centre, which is working increasingly on innovative ways to get money to threatened communities before disasters strike, to hold down costs and losses. As the world figures out ways to deal with worsening extreme weather and slower climate change effects such as sea-level rise and desertification, while speeding up adoption of clean energy, creativity will be needed to make the limited funds available stretch further and prevent losses from spiralling out of control, experts said at the U.N. climate talks in Marrakesh. "It's a no-brainer that the more we do on mitigation (of climate-changing emissions), the less we need to do on adaptation, and the less we have to spend on humanitarian work," said Harjeet Singh, global lead on climate change for the charity ActionAid. But for the poorest and most vulnerable communities, focusing first on reducing emissions by adopting clean technology - something richer countries see as the clear priority - isn't obvious or easy, said India-based Singh. GROWING LOSSES That is largely because vulnerable communities are suffering growing losses each year, not just from major storms and droughts but from smaller, more frequent "everyday disasters" that are gradually soaking up more of their income. Colin McQuistan, of development charity Practical Action, pointed to Bangladeshi families that need to spend a larger share of their income on sandbags each year to protect their homes from river erosion. As a result, when climate-affected communities are approached to install solar panels, for example, they are often enthusiastic but have no spare cash to invest. "It's not either/ or" when it comes to curbing emissions and coping with climate stresses, Singh said. "It's just that people say, 'I have to protect my home, my income, my family - and at the same time look at long-term solutions'." Developed nations have things in the wrong order when they want the poor to work first on cutting emissions, he said, because their priority is to find relief for climate-linked disasters. "If we really want to see ambition, particularly from developing countries and particularly in the next few years, climate finance is the key that can unleash the potential," Singh said.

INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY Other innovative ideas could help. Singh suggested, for instance, that funding through the $10-billion Green Climate Fund could be used to buy out the intellectual property rights of ground-breaking clean energy technology to make it available far more cheaply for countries such as India. That kind of investment could both meet the fund's mission to shift paradigms, and help clear the way for rapid scaling-up of clean technology in developing countries - a key to keeping global warming to well under 2 degrees Celsius, as agreed in Paris last year, Singh said. "If you create the conditions to attract trillions of dollars in investment, you can enable transformation in no time," he said. That is particularly crucial now, said Liz Gallagher, a climate diplomacy expert at London-based environmental think tank E3G. "The next 15 years are going to fundamentally

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Gary Gardner and Francesc Badia openDemocracy

Sustainable cities: a systemic approach In the search for sustainability in Latin American megacities, a systemic approach should include public transport, participatory budgeting and ‘place making’

Francesc Badia: Despite co-ordinated efforts at the international level, such as the United Nation’s Habit III conference in Quito this year, we’re seeing multiple crises in the sustainability of cities. What’s the role of the city in addressing this issue? Gary Gardner: First, I think it’s important to understand cities as centres of consumption, and as centres of pollution creation in many parts of the world. Somewhere in the region of 80% of our economic activity happens in cities, and around 70-75% of resource consumption happens in cities. This is matched by the same share of carbon emissions. So cities are really important, even when we talk about global sustainability. They’re a wonderful way to study sustainability and they have a lot to offer in terms of innovation – there are a lot of exciting innovations that are coming out of cities and I would say that in Latin America, there are a number of examples that the North is copying. One is the Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) system that came out of Brasil, and is now growing in spreading rapidly throughout the world. There’s now something like 200 cities that have a BRT system. And it’s a wonderful way of providing the equivalent service of a metro system, but at a much lower cost. There are also some social measures that have come out of Argentina – the prohuerta movement for example, is a wonderful way of taking land that isn’t being used by the city and developing it as gardens, and providing food security for citizens. It’s something that was very big in Buenos Aires, spreading across the country and now you can find it in other countries in Latin America. So there are some wonderful examples of success that are coming out of Latin America, even as we are facing great challenges in terms of urban sustainability.

even spread to New York City. In around 2013, something like 13,000 people in New York City were part of meetings where they could decide how a piece of the city’s budget was going to be spent. So it’s a very democratic initiative.

FB: Yes, and many of these challenges come from the regions tendency to create megacities and the strain they apply on the relationship between density, energy and space consumption. What policy approaches do you feel are capable of combating the expansion of such cities? GG: One of the most direct ways to address sprawl, or expansion, is to simply say this is the limit of our city and we’re not going to grow beyond it. And that’s what the city of Portland in the United States has done. It has drawn a ring around the city and said this is the limit. All of the growth the city produces happens within that limit. And I think that’s a decent model to look at. Of course, it depends on the particular situation of each city but I think it’s something that’s very plausible. The other thing is that the degree to which cities are dependent on public transport is increasing, and they are realising that this will only be cost-effective if you have a city that is compact. So, the realisation is that we can’t build our cities around the car may indirectly lead to cities limiting their own expansion.

FB: There are a number of organisations – such as UCLG or ICLEA – that operate more at the national and international levels, rather than at a city level. Are they still able to fulfil their role, taking this approach? GG: These types of organisations have a different perspective and a different agenda, although I think form their perspective they would say that they try to represent the grassroots level as well, and have institutional relationships with more local groups. I think types of organisations operating at all levels each have their role. But looking at megacities particularly, one way I think we can deal with managing them is through a decentralisation process, where budgeting from example is happening at the local level. People can have a voice and help shape how their district is going to develop. I suspect that that where people do have some control of the budget at this local level, you will find they will be investing in their own district – rather than finding their city has abandoned them, and them moving elsewhere. They will have a stake in creating a fairer, and better way of life in their own district. So I think the participatory budget piece can be used to decentralise decision making and ensure that the local level is still able to fulfil its role.

FB: Another key issue for urban sustainability in Latin America is inequality. Is this simply structural, or do you see any specific policies that can help tackle this problem? GG: Well, yes, it is difficult to overcome, but it’s not impossible. In Brazil there’s a policy of social housing for people of low income that offers green housing, available to many different kinds of people, and that can be used to minimise the difference between the rich and the poor. Another practice that comes to mind for me is in Medellín in Colombia, where the metro cable (cable car) that has been built there was designed to link the poor who live in the alturas (the surrounding hillsides) with the people, and the metro system below. That I think is a good way of integrating the poor into the economy of the city. An alternative approach is the use of participatory budgets. There are now something like 1,500 cities in the world that use them in some form – and it has

FB: In your report, you developed this concept of ‘place making’. How could this be applied in a Latin American context? GG: In many cities there are a number of cases where space is not well utilised, or even abandoned. I think in New York and Los Angeles there are tens of thousands of empty lots, empty spaces. These can be very small, but often very large. And what I found interesting, again, was this example of Buenos Aires, where unused spaces were being used for the prohuerta jardines, the gardens, and in many cases it was just a case of people taking over a piece of abandoned land. This is an example of place making. There is a gentrified place making and a democratic equivalent. The more gentrified version creates beautiful spaces, and often receives a lot of investment. That can be fine, but then there’s also the more democratic type of place making – such as this example of Buenos Aires. There, it has really raised people out of poverty, or at least given them a basic

level of food security. When this started in around 2001, there were many people living in poverty, during a period of recession. Now I think there are 53,000 gardens helping 350,000 people to have a basic level of nutrition. So it’s where place making can be related very well to quality of life. FB: There is also a political dimension, the securitisation of public space, which contradicts its original purpose. Why do you think this has happened, and are there any competitive strategies that seek to restore the public dimension, over the politicisation of this space? GG: Well, of course governments today have many more tools at their disposal to be able to watch people, and to in some cases supress people who are trying to act in a natural, democratic way – and that can happen in these public spaces. But I find some encouragement from examples of the spontaneous use of space by citizens. There is a city in the US where people wanted a greater social emphasis on walking around the city, and a movement emerged where people would go around the city and paint stripes at intersections to create a space where I can walk. And that just happened spontaneously, and I think it’s a good example of the kind of power people have – it takes creativity, it takes courage – but it’s an effort by the people to reclaim some of these public spaces from their securitisation. FB: City pollution is another big question when discussing urban sustainability, and we are more often than not underachieving our targets. This is not a new problem, so why is it still the case? GG: The World Health Organisation reported that 1 out of 8 deaths are caused by air pollution, which is the context behind this question. You’re right, it’s a problem that’s been around for a long time - there have been measures to try and address it, and in fact cars are much cleaner than they used to be, yet air pollution levels continue to be problematic – well it’s because the demand for cars has continued to increase. So while governments may have addressed one piece of the puzzle, they didn’t look at the problem as being systematic. And the problem is building cities around cars. You can make cities cleaner, but then if you have more cars you haven’t really solved the pollution problem. The requirement is to build cities around people, and give people clean and efficient public transportation. So I think the response is that we need to be looking at the whole system and addressing these problems from a systems perspective, not as simply a question of individual pollution.

Journalist Murders: The Ultimate Form of Censorship lindah mogeni

Inter Press Service

he UN Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) has condemned the killing of more than 800 journalists globally since 2006. A measly seven percent of these murders have been solved. The protection of journalists and fighting against impunity is part of the UN’s 16th Sustainable Development Goal – to ensure public access to information and to protect fundamental freedoms. The Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ) has released their annual impunity index which ranks countries based on the number of journalist murders over the past decade. CPJ’s 2016 global impunity index, published ahead of the third International Day to End Impunity for Crimes against Journalists on November 2nd, ranks Somalia, Iraq, Syria, Philippines and South Sudan as the top five of thirteen countries with the highest number of journalist murders between September 2006 and August 2016. “These top five countries account for 40 percent of unsolved journalist murders in the world,” said CPJ’s Advocacy Director Courtney Radsch. “Journalist murders are rarely isolated, they are ordered, paid for and orchestrated…40 percent of journalists get threats beforehand,” said Radsch. Asked whether unconfirmed jour-

nalist murders in conflict areas where the journalists ‘disappeared’ are investigated, Radsch told IPS that “a large number of resources goes into investigating such cases but it is incredibly difficult to find information on missing journalists…we have a missing page on our website but any unconfirmed deaths of journalists are not included in the impunity index.” “More mobilization is required to implement the UN Plan of Action on the Safety of Journalists and the Issue of Impunity, which was spearheaded by UNESCO,” said Irina Bokova, UNESCO’s Director-General. Bokova further called on member states to increase their efforts towards bringing perpetrators to justice by “developing and strengthening laws and mechanisms in accordance with the international humanitarian law and existing UN resolutions.” There are currently eight UN resolutions on the subject, including UN Resolution 29, entitled Condemnation of Violence against Journalists, adopted by UNESCO member states in 1997. A permanent group of friends of UN Ambassadors on the promotion of the safety of journalists was established earlier this year. The group is co-chaired by Lithuania, France and Greece. “Impunity breeds impunity, this is injustice for us all,” said Bokova.

In a panel discussion on the safety of journalists and ending impunity in conflict situations, organised by UNESCO and the Embassy of Greece and held at the UN, Ambassador Catherine Boura said that local journalists, women journalists, bloggers and freelancers are the most vulnerable targets. “Only one in 10 cases involving the killing of journalists is resolved- which equals almost complete impunity for perpetrators,” said Boura. Echoing Boura’s remarks on impunity, UNESCO’s Assistant Director General for Communication, Frank La Rue, said that “in the world today, there is a feeling that if there is no investigation, there is an acceptance of violence as something natural to a journalist because journalism is a dangerous profession… we should break this false perception.” “There have been 76 cases of journalist executions this year which makes 2016 one of the most violent years of the past decade,” said La Rue. La Rue listed four key elements of an effective plan to promote safety. These include – analysing the legal framework of freedom of protection, analysing the policies of prevention of violence against journalists and media, establishing an emergency mechanism such as a hot-line, and progressive steps towards the eradication of impunity. “Every single country that is a

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member of the UN should have a mechanism to guarantee the safety of journalists…despite the scale of the problem in their country,” said La Rue. Addressing and preventing arbitrary detention of journalists and sexual harassment of women journalists in particular are also factored into the safety plan. Though journalists are also being targeted in countries that are not in armed conflict, the panel was mainly oriented towards journalist safety in Syria. Nine journalists have been killed in Syria this year alone. Mazen Darwish and Abdalaziz Alhamza, both Syrian journalists and recent recipients of prestigious press freedom awards, discussed the dire situation faced by journalists on the ground in Syria. “All parties of the conflict in Syria feel free to attack journalists because they know there is no accountability,” said Darwish. Both Darwish and Alhamza were surprised that the UN recently honored Syrian Ambassador Bashar Jafaari, whom Darwish referred to as “the Joseph Goebbels of Syria” and a war criminal. “I encourage everyone to stand with UNESCO in condemning every fatal attack against a journalist, in calling for full investigation of such crimes, in demanding appropriate punishment for those committing these violations,” said Bokova.

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Agents of India's 'migration express' sell one-way ticket to debt bondage Anuradha Nagaraj

ijam Khan was on a recruiting spree. All through the autumn, he drove to villages around the town of Kantabanji in Odisha looking for labour. He zeroed in on poor families, jobless men and desperate couples. He gave them cash to buy food and clothes ahead of the local harvest festival. In return, they gave him their freedom. "There are no jobs here," Khan said, sitting in the office of his self-styled transport company in Kantabanji, a railway town in the drought-prone district. "The people will starve if we don't give them these loans and jobs." What Khan describes as "loans and jobs", rights groups call debt bondage the most prevalent form of forced labour in a country where an estimated 18 million people live in some form of modern slavery, according to the latest Global Slavery Index by Walk Free Foundation. In Kantabanji, population 22,000, it's so prevalent that every second person seems to be a "sardar", or labour agent. "The booming economy of Kantabanji is like an oasis in the otherwise desolate, poor landscape of Balangir district," said Umi Daniel, a migrant rights activist with Aide et Action in Odisha. "The railhead thrives on the labour of migrant workers who are sent with the promise of better wages. But the only people making profits are the labour agents sending them out." Agents prey on the tens of thousands of families who leave their villages in western Odisha each autumn to seek work across India in a mass movement of people called the "annual migration", which lasts until the spring planting season. Most are duped into offering themselves for work as security against a loan they have taken or debt inherited from a relative, rights activists say. They then spend the next six months - or more working to pay it back. In 90 percent of cases, they are trafficked by labour agents to brick kilns to feed India's construction industry.

year, campaigners say. Alongside the sardars are the socalled muscle men who settle scores with defaulters and bribe officials. These enforcers sneak bonded labourers past authorities by disguising them as marriage parties or splitting families into smaller groups, senior police officer Ashish Kumar Singh told the Thomson Reuters Foundation. Around 230 agents received licences in 2015 to recruit workers legitimately in Balangir district under legislation on the inter-state movement of labour, government data shows. They registered and sent out 17,998 workers to brick kilns nationwide. This year, 170 agents have been granted licences and more than 13,000 labourers have been registered, all scheduled to leave their homes in November. Those figures are dwarfed by the actual number of migrants who leave the district every year - around 500,000, according to activists and agents in Kantabanji. "They are going illegally, which means they are being trafficked," district labour officer Madan Mohan Paik said. "But we don't have ways and means to check this effectively. It has been like this for a very long time." The exploitation begins with an "advance" of 20,000 rupees ($300) - a welcome sum in a region where poverty is dire. The workers have to pay back the loan after six months. Kilns typically pay 300-400 rupees ($4-6) per 10,000 bricks, which means workers need to make almost 700,000 bricks to pay off the debt. In addition to getting back their advance, agents receive a commission for every worker they send out. They also get 20 rupees (30 cents) for every 1,000 bricks the workers make. Rescued workers say there is often no documentation of loans taken or how much debt has been cleared. "Even before I left my village, I had worked up a debt of nearly 30,000 rupees," Umesh Mahanand, 17, said. "But I thought I would work hard and repay it quickly. I didn't realise that the amount can technically never be repaid."

SMUGGLED PAST OFFICIALS The agents, most in their 30s or early 40s, have found ways to bypass the law, pay off officials and keep up the steady supply of cheap labour. Illegal recruitment is an industry worth $150 billion a

THE NEW NORMAL It's all said to have started in the 1970s with a man named Dashrath Suna, known as a champion brick maker. He was one of the first men to migrate from Balangir, one of the poorest districts in

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western Odisha. "I was very good and could make 6,000 bricks a day," Suna told the Thomson Reuters Foundation at his home in Belpada village, 50 kilometres (30 miles) from the Kantabanji. "The brick kiln owner was happy and asked me to bring in friends to work the next time. I did and slowly it became a business." Suna would cycle to far-flung villages, offering small loans around the festive time of Nuakhai in September, when farmers celebrate the rice harvest. "Everyone needs a little extra cash around Nuakhai, to buy clothes, cook a good meal, drink a little and celebrate," he said. So he convinced families to migrate out of the drought-prone region, where reliable employment is rare. "I was able to convince them and the labour market was built on the trust between the brick kiln owner, the agent and the labourer," the octogenarian said. As the labour market grew, so did Suna's fortunes. Over the years, he built a two-storey house in Belpada, where he lives with his children and grandchildren. His success spurred others to become labour agents. "Everyone in this village has profited from migration," said his son, Ruku Sona, a popular singer in the region. "Even the labourers have benefited. Every home will have a motorcycle now. It wouldn't have been possible if labour wasn't sent out. Nobody should really be complaining." In the bylanes of Kantabanji, Suna's name is whispered with reverence. But Bablu Khan's is uttered with fear. One of Suna's men in the early days, his job was to pay off labour inspectors and railway police and fight other agents to ensure the workers Suna had picked made it onto the "migration express". Once he'd learnt the ropes, he started out on his own. Bablu Khan soon became the biggest player in the market, sending out more labour than any other agent and quickly changing the ground rules of migration in Kantabanji. "The market became brutal," said one sub-agent, declining to be identified. "People were herded like cattle and sent on trains. Many survive the journey and the hardships at the brick kilns. Many others don't." In 2013, the brutality of the busi-

ness hit global headlines when agents chopped off the hands of two labourers for trying to escape debt bondage. The case is still on at a court in Odisha.

EDUCATION SYSTEM IN INDIA: A THING TO PONDER.

RAILHEAD TO MISERY Nijam Khan keeps a tidy desk at the Khwaja Garib Nawaz Transport Office, with two biscuit tins in one corner and a picture of his father. He arrived dressed in a crisp white shirt and blue jeans, preceded by two henchmen who told half a dozen labourers sitting on a bench outside to wait in an alley nearby. Inside, Nijam Khan showed off his labour agent licence and the lists he keeps. They show who has been sent where and how much each worker has been paid in advance. "My father had a licence to send 1,400 labourers and we renew it religiously," he said. "Everyone is an agent now and everyone is sending a few hundred people out. It's a way of life here." Police officials, requesting anonymity, said Nijam Khan sends thousands more workers than his licence allows. Khan denies that he exceeds his legal quota. The proceeds from migrant labour account for 50 percent of the region's economy, said Haji Mohammad Ayub Khan, Kantabanji's elected representative in the state assembly. His own brother was one of the bigger labour agents in town. "Government schemes are not reaching remote villages, leaving people with practically no options. If migration is stopped, people will turn criminals. They will take to stealing to stay alive." To make the process more efficient, he has asked the railway ministry to increase the number of trains heading out of Kantabanji. Politician Khan's brother, labour agent Haroon Khan, keeps a close eye on goings-on at the Kantabanji railway station. He sat on a chair on the pavement outside his office, reluctant to talk about a "dying business" he says he had given up. But in the next hour, over cups of sweet tea, he talked about "the glorious days when business comes to town". "The hotels would be full and brick kiln owners would hand over large suitcases of money to be distributed as advances," he recalled as it got dark. "There would be a certain air of festivity."

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Air Pollution Emerges as a Top Killer Globally Martin Khor

Inter Press Service

ew research is showing that air pollution is a powerful if silent killer, causing 6.5 million worldwide deaths as well as being the major cause of climate change. Air pollution has emerged as a leading cause of deaths and serious ailments in the world. Emissions that cause air pollution and are Greenhouse Gases are also the main factor causing climate change. Therefore, drastically reducing air pollution should now be treated as a top priority. The seriousness of this problem was highlighted by the heavy smog that enveloped New Delhi for days at the beginning of November, forcing the government to declare an emergency, schools to be closed and a ban on construction work for several days. The level of the harmful PM2.5 pollutants had almost reached 1,000 at some times in the Indian capital city, far above the safety level of 60. Recent research shows that air pollution is the number one environmental cause of human deaths and kills more people annually worldwide than road accidents, violence, fires and wars combined. This “silent killer” is not as dramatic or visible as car crashes, murders, terrorist attacks or natural disasters, but it is nevertheless even more dangerous as it contaminates vital organs, causing serious diseases and deaths to many millions of people. Altogether 6.5 million people worldwide are estimated by the World Health Organisation (WHO) to have died prematurely in 2012 because of air pollution. This means that of the 56 million deaths worldwide in 2012, 11.6% or one in nine were attributable to air pollution. In comparison, there were 5 million deaths from all injuries including from road accidents (1.3 million deaths), falls, fires, and war in 2012, according to WHO data. Indeed, air pollution may have become one of the top killers. Tobacco use, usually described as the world’s leading preventable cause of death, is responsible for nearly 6 million deaths annually, or around 10% of total deaths. Air pollution may have overtaken it as the world’s leading cause of death. The WHO estimates that there are 4.3

outdoor pollution. Because some deaths may be due to both outdoor and indoor pollution, it is not possible to add up the two figures to obtain the total deaths. Thus in its latest estimate in September 2016, the WHO has explained that there were 6.5 million deaths from outdoor and indoor air pollution combined in 2012. Young children are among the most vulnerable to the effects of air pollution. A new UNICEF study released on 31 October 2016 found air pollution is a major contributing factor in the deaths of around 600,000 children under five every year, and that around 2 billion children live in areas where outdoor air pollution exceeded the WHO air quality guidelines. Besides its threat to human lives and health, air pollution is also the major cause of climate change as it is linked to much of the Greenhouse Gas emissions. The Paris Agreement of the UN Climate Change Conference that came into force on 10 November aims to limit the rise of the average global temperature to 2 or 1.5 degrees Celsius above the pre-industrial era levels. At the current rate of global emissions, and even at rates reduced by the Paris Agreement commitments, global warming will far exceed this limit, and thus the world faces potentially catastrophic effects to the global environment, food supplies and also human health. Thus, air pollution ranks as the biggest threat to both human health and the environment. Reducing this pollution should therefore be at the top of the global agenda as well as national agendas. Outdoor Air Pollution At the end of September, the WHO for the first time published country-bycountry details about the extent of outdoor air pollution and the deaths associated with it. The study shows that 3 million premature deaths worldwide were linked to ambient or outdoor air pollution in 2012. Of this, 88% of the deaths were in developing countries and two out of three occurred in the Southeast Asia and the Western Pacific regions. Two countries alone accounted for more than half of the total deaths — China with 1.03 million and India with 621,138. Other high-numbered countries

(43,531), Nigeria (46,750), Pakistan (59,241), United States (38,043), Bangladesh (37,449), Turkey (32,668), Japan (30,790) the Philippines (28,696), Vietnam (27,340), Poland (26,589), Iran (26,267), Brazil (26,241) and Germany (26,160). Most of the deaths attributable to outdoor air pollution were caused by non-communicable diseases, especially ischaemic heart diseases (36% of the total deaths), strokes (36%), lung cancer (14%), chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (8%), and acute lower respiratory infections (8%). The situation is truly pervasive: 92% of the world’s population are exposed to the dangers of unsafe air quality as they live in places that do not meet the WHO health standard for outdoor air quality. The world as a whole has an annual median exposure to outdoor mean annual concentration of PM2.5 of 39 microgram per cubic metre. This is four times above the WHO’s guideline limit of 10 microgram per cubic metre for PM2.5. The regions with the highest outdoor air pollution rates are Eastern Mediterranean high-income countries (91 microgram per cubic metre of PM2.5), Eastern Mediterranean low and middle income countries (55), Southeast Asia (55), Western Pacific low and middle income countries (49) and Africa (32). Countries with high incidence of outdoor air pollution include Saudi Arabia (108 microgram per cubic metre of PM2.5), Qatar (103), Egypt (93), Kuwait (75), Bangladesh (84), Cameroon (65), Mauritania (65), United Arab Emirates (64), India (62), Libya (61), Pakistan (60), Bahrain (60) and China (54). The PM2.5 level is the annual median concentration of particulate matter of a diameter less than 2.5 micrometres. PM2.5 includes very fine (and thus the most damaging) particles of pollutants such as sulphate, nitrates, ammonia, sodium chloride, black carbon and mineral dust, which penetrate and lodge deep inside the lungs and in the cardiovascular system, posing the greatest health risks of developing cardiovascular and respiratory diseases and lung cancer. Air quality is normally measured in terms of daily or annual mean concentrations of PM10 or PM2.5 particles (with diameter of 10 or 2.5 micrograms) per cubic metre of air volume. (The WHO guidelines for particulate matter (PM) outdoor pollution is an annual mean of 10 microgram per cubic

per cubic metre for particles below 10 microns in size.) The world also suffered 84.9 million years of life lost in 2012, attributable to outdoor air pollution, according to the WHO report. Years of life lost is a measure of the extent of premature death compared to the normal expected life span. Of the total years of life lost, 26% was due to lung cancer, 17% to stroke, 17% to acute respiratory disease, 16% to ischaemic heart disease and 8% to chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. The WHO report “Ambient air pollution: a global assessment of exposure and burden of disease” was based on satellite data, air transport models and ground station monitors for more than 3000 rural and urban locations. The study does not include indoor or household air pollution, which may be even more dangerous than outdoor air pollution. Indoor Air Pollution Worldwide, 4.3 million people die annually from indoor air pollution, mainly from stroke (34%), ischaemic heart disease (26%), chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (22%), pneumonia (12%) and lung cancer (6%). The main form of the deadly household pollution is the use of solid fuels for cooking and heating. Nearly 3 billion poor people rely on wood, animal dung, charcoal, crop wastes and coal which are burned in highly polluting simple stoves or open fires. The resulting pollution, which includes small soot particles that penetrate deep into the lungs, especially affects women and children who spend a lot of time near the kitchen or hearth. In poorly ventilated homes, indoor smoke can be 100 times higher than the acceptable levels for fine particles, according to WHO. The use of kerosene lamps for lighting also exposes the families to very high levels of fine particles. The emissions of black carbon and methane from the stoves also contribute to outdoor air pollution and increase climate change as both are powerful Greenhouse Gases. The WHO has new indoor air quality guidelines for household fuel combustion and recommendations on types of fuels and technologies to protect health, in addition to guidelines on specific indoor pollutants. It will also do a study of indoor pollution and when the figures

Director, Dept. of Business Administration. St. Joseph’s College, Jakhama.

ducation has been a problem in our country and lack of it has been blamed for all sorts of evil for hundreds of years. Even Rabindranath Tagore wrote lengthy articles about how Indian education system needs to change; funny thing is that from the colonial times, few things have changed. We have established IITs, IIMs and other institution of excellence; students now routinely score 90%+ percentage and many finds it difficult to get into the colleges of their choices; but we still do more of the same stuff. Rote learning still plagues our system, most of the students are studying only to score marks in exams. The colonial masters introduced education system in India to create clerks and civil servants, and we have not deviated from that pattern till today. If there are few centres of educational excellences, for each of those there are thousands of mediocre and terrible schools, colleges and now even universities that do not meet even the minimum standards. If things have changed a little bit somewhere, elsewhere things have sunk into further inertia, corruption and lack of ambition. A crisis is – we are in a country where people are spending their parent’s life saving and borrowed money on education and even then not getting standard education and students struggling to find employment of their choice. Because of this, in our country, millions of students every year are becoming victims of an unrealistic, pointless, mindless rat race. The mind numbing competition and rote learning do not only crush the creativity of millions of students in our country but it also drives brilliant students to commit suicide. We also live in a country where the people see education as the means of climbing the social and economic ladder. If the education system is falling- then it is certainly not due to lack of demand for good education or because of a market for education does not exist. Education system in India is falling because of more intrinsic reasons. There are systematic faults that do not let our demand for good education translate into a great marketplace with excellent education services. What should change in Indian Education System? • Re-define the purpose of the education system: Our education system is still a colonial education geared towards generating babus and pen-pushers under the newly acquired skin of modernity. We may have the most number of engineering graduates in the world, but that certainly has not translated into much technological innovation here, rather many are busy running the call centres of the rest of the world- that is where the engineering skills end. • Focus on skilled based education: Our education system is geared towards teaching and testing knowledge at every level as opposed to teaching skills. “Give a man a fish and you feed him one day, teach him how to catch fishes and you feed him for lifetime”. Knowledge is largely forgotten after the semester is over. Still year after year our system made students to focus on cramming information. • Reward Creativity and Innovation: Our education system rarely rewards what deserves highest academic accolades. Deviance is discouraged. Risk taking is mocked. Our testing and marking systems need to be built to recognise creativity, problem solving, research and innovation. Memorising is not learning; the biggest flaw in our education system is perhaps that it incentivizes memorising above creativity and innovation. • Implement technological infrastructure for education: India needs to embrace internet and technology if it has to teach all of its huge population, the majority of which is located in remote villages. Now that we have computers and internet, it makes sense to invest in technological infrastructure that will make access to knowledge easier than ever. We need to create educational delivery mechanism that can actually take the wealth of human knowledge to the masses. The tools for this dissemination will be cheap smart phones, tablets and computers with internet connection, while all these are becoming more possible than ever before, there is lot of innovation yet to take place in this space. • Take mediocrity out of the system: Our Education system today encourages mediocrity- in students, in teachers, throughout the system. It is easy to survive as a mediocre student or as a mediocre teacher in an educational institution. No one shuts down a mediocre college or mediocre school. Hard work is always tough; the path to excellence is fraught with difficulties. Mediocrity is comfortable. Our education system will remain sub-par or mediocre until we make it clear that it is not okay to be mediocre. If we want excellence, mediocrity cannot be tolerated. • Personalize education- one size does not fit all: Indian education system is built on the presumption that if something is good for one kid, it is good for all kids. Some kids learn faster, some are comparatively slow. Some people are visual learners, others are audio learners and still some others learn faster from experience. If one massive monolithic education system has to provide education to everyone, then there is no option but to assume that one size fits all (which is totally wrong). If however we can effectively decentralise education and if government did not obsessively control what would be the syllabus and what will be the method of instruction, there could be an explosion of new and innovative courses geared towards serving very niches of learners.

For example, the market for learning dancing. There are very different forms that attract students with different tastes. More importantly, different teachers and institutes have developed different ways of teaching dancing. This could never happen if there was a central board of dancing education which enforced strict standards of what will be taught and how such things are to be taught. Central regulation kills choices and stifles innovation too. Conclusion: Education is an important aspect of our lives, while some of us take it for granted. It is high time now, that all the stake holders should come together to correct it and to make it a commendable system. Until and unless we correct our education system, where the future of the society is nurtured, we will not develop as a country. “Education is not the learning of facts, but the training of

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Opposition trains guns at Modi over currency spike

New Delhi, November 14 (iANS): As people across India continued to queue outside banks and ATMs for money, a splintered opposition on Monday showed the first signs of coming together against Prime Minister Narendra Modi since he took power in 2014 -- over the demonetisation move. As they launched separate but sharp attacks on the Modi government, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee continued her efforts to bring together select parties against the November 8 decision which has sparked an unprecedented mass cash crunch across the country. And even as Modi justified the demonetisation drive and claimed the poor were sleeping in ease, opposition parties took turns to lambast him for the hardships and suffering of the common people and some called for its rollback or suspension. The Congress blamed the government for what it said was an "economic anarchy" while the CPI-

Modi rejects opposition demand for demonetisation rollback New Delhi, November 14 (iANS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday rejected the opposition's demand to roll back the demonetisation of Rs 500 and Rs 1,000 currency notes, saying the country has welcomed the move, informed sources said. Modi's stand came at a meeting of the BJP Parliamentary Party's executive, sources said. The Prime Minister told the participants that the "country has welcomed" the move but the "opposition is trying to sabotage" it, the sources added. Sources also said that Modi told party colleagues that the government need not buckle under the opposition pressure. Union Minister M. Venkaiah Naidu clearly said that mood of the nation is in favour of the decision. M vowed to pin down the Modi government in Parliament. Trinamool Congress chief Mamata Banerjee, who has urged the opposition to fight jointly, termed the demonetisation of 500

"No question of rethinking," he told reporters after a meeting of leaders of the BJP and its allies in the National Democratic Alliance (NDA), which followed the BJP Parliamentary Party executive meeting. Naidu said that all the NDA constituents termed the demonetisation decision as historic and in larger interest of the nation. "NDA leaders said the people are happy and government should go ahead with the decision," he said. Naidu also said that the Prime Minister told the NDA leaders that the credit for demonetisation will not go to him personally, but to all parties which stood firmly with the government. Naidu also termed as baselss the opposition's allegations that the BJP had prior information

and 1,000 rupee notes a "killer" for the common people and accused Modi of insulting the poor by saying they were sleeping peacefully. "The economy has already lost a staggering Rs 1.5 lakh crore in only

regarding the demonetisation move. "All these are baseless. We will answer them at appropriate time. In the parliament, we will get to know who stood by people and who are on the side of black money hoarders," he said. Parliamentary Affairs Minister Ananth Kumar said that all the NDA partners and the leaders supported Prime Minister Modi in one voice. They also praised visionary decision which is also "pro-poor". "They also, in one voice, requested the Prime Minister to take the crusade against black money to its logical end," he said. NDA ally Shiv Sena, which earlier opposed the move, supported the government during the meeting. Sena leader Anand Rao Adsul attended the meet.

six days," Banerjee said in Kolkata. Banerjee warned that the currency spike, which has led to millions thronging banks to deposit or exchange the now worthless currency and also to with-

Terming the demonetisation as "a betrayal" of the people, the Shiv Sena had compared the government's secret mission of November 8 to an "economic civil war", and said Modi had already dropped one bomb by the demonetisation. The BJP Parliamentary Party meeting was attended among others by party President Amit Shah, Finance Minister Arun Jaitley, Ananth Kumar while NDA meet was attended by all allies. The meetings were convened to chalk out the government's strategy for the winter session of Parliament, starting on Wednesday. The Congress, the Aam Aadmi Party, Bahujan Samaj Party and the Trinamool Congress have demanded rollback of the demonetisation decision.

draw money, could lead to economic recession. Banerjee will reach New Delhi on Tuesday and meet among others Delhi Chief Minister and AAP leader Arvind Kejriwal, who has come out strongly against

the demonetisation. And in a bid to drum up support against the Centre, Banerjee on Monday telephoned Sitaram Yenchury, whose CPI-M is her biggest and long-standing rival in West Bengal. Yechury said

the Centre's move won't help tackle corruption and black money. "Our agenda is to pin the government on the floor of the house," said Yechury and demanded that the demonetised Rs 500 and Rs 1,000 notes should be accepted by public utilities and hospitals till alternate arrangements were made by authorities. He said the CPI-M will take a call on Banerjee's unity appeal only after the government's response in Parliament. The Congress said it was for a collective fight against the Modi government. "The entire country has been plunged in economic anarchy by a dictatorial and autocratic Prime Minister and his government," Congress leader Randeep Surjewala said. "What's the reason that none of the BJP leaders or ministers is standing in the queue when the entire nation is standing to get their money?" he asked. Kejriwal also called for an immediate withdrawal of the "poorly planned

scheme". "It is the poor who are camping outside banks and it is Modi's friends who are sleeping peacefully," he said, countering Modi's claims that the poor were sleeping well while the rich were "taking sleeping pills". BSP chief Mayawati accused Modi of fooling the people over demonetisation by claiming it will end the menace of black money. Due to the hasty and ill-planned decision of the Prime Minister, people in the entire country were on the roads, she said in Lucknow. Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister and Samajwadi party leader Akhilesh Yadav urged Modi to provide immediate relief to the farmers who he said were saddled with worthless currency during farming season. "Farmers are facing immense difficulties in arranging seed and fertilisers in the Rabi crop season. They are also not able to utilise the earnings of the Kharif harvest and put these to their use," he said.

Lok Sabha secretariat issues 'Dos China cautiously backs India-Japan nuclear deal & Don'ts for media for Winter Session New Delhi, November 14 (iANS): Ahead of the winter session of Parliament beginning on Wednesday, the Lok Sabha Secretariat on Monday issued a list of "dos and don'ts" for media persons covering the proceedings, with one directive asking media persons not to interact or interview or photograph "anyone else other than ministers or MPs" without prior permission. The directive comes as former Member of Parliament West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, and Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal could very likely visit the Parliament premises. It also said that "no interviews or enlisting of responses would be allowed" in some designated locations inside Parliament House. "No media person including reporters of print and electronic media shall be permitted to take interviews or reactions or responses inside the portico of Building Gate No. 1, except during general and railway budget," said the guidelines, which comprises 18 points. The 'Guidelines for Representatives of Electronic Media including still Photographers' also counseled that: "Media persons shall observe decorum in consonance with the dignity of Parliament". Parliament sources, however, made it clear that such guidelines are "routine affairs" and issued from time to time either ahead of the Parliament sessions or even during the sessions. Another guideline said, "Media persons will not interact or interview or photograph anyone else other than ministers or members of Par-

liament without permission from the press and public relations wing." The winter session of parliament generally commences on the third week of November but was advanced this time as the government wants to pass among others the crucial bills related to Goods and Services Tax (GST). However, due to some major developments during the inter-session period like surgical strikes by Indian army across the LoC to "destroy terror launch pads" and the demonetisation moves banning high-denomination currency notes have made the political mood surcharged. The Parliament officials said the guidelines have been issued only to facilitate the media persons discharge their duties professionally without creating any hassles for the security personnel both inside Parliament House and in the Parliament premises. The guidelines, said, "Under a self-regulatory pool system, two electronic channels (including one visual agency and an electronic channel) will be permitted to cover interviews, near Building Gate No. 1 and 4". It further said the reporters may take "prior appointments" with ministers or MPs and "request them to approach the designated media stands for interviews and reactions". "Media persons may move within the Parliament House Estate in a manner which may not obstruct smooth flow of vehicular traffic," the guidelines said. "The crew of a particular television channel will be considered as a single entity for the purpose of issuing passes," it added.

beiJiNG, November 14 (PTi): China on Monday cautiously backed IndiaJapan nuclear deal+ signed during Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Tokyo visit, saying all countries are entitled for peaceful use of nuclear energy if they meet the international non-proliferation obligations. Beijing also reacted mildly to the references to South China Sea+ in the India-Japan joint statement, reiterating its earlier stand that countries outside the region should respect efforts made by China and other contestants to resolve the dispute.

"With regard to nuclear agreement signed between India and Japan+ and on the use nuclear energy, we believe that under the promise of absorbing international obligation of nuclear nonproliferation, all countries are entitled to the peaceful use of nuclear energy," Chinese foreign ministry spokesman Geng Shuang told media briefing here. "At the same time, the relevant cooperation should be conducive to safeguard the authority and effectiveness of the international nuclear non-proliferation regime," he said.

Monday said that seven of its soldiers were killed in firing by Indian troops along the Line of Control (LoC) in Jammu and Kashmir, and termed it a "threat to peace". The Indian High Commissioner was also summoned. "Seven soldiers embraced 'shahadat' at the LoC in Bhimber sector in cross-fire LoC violation by Indian troops late last (Sunday) night," said a statement by Inter-Services Public Relations, the Pakistani army's media wing. The LoC divides the Indian and Pakistan parts of Kashmir. It said Pakistani troops responded to India's "unprovoked firing" and "targeted Indian posts effectively".

moned Indian High Commissioner Gautam Bambawale to "condemn the unprovoked ceasefire violation by the Indian occupation forces on the LoC," a Foreign Office statement said. The Foreign Secretary emphasized that this "belligerent attitude of Indian occupation forces was a serious threat to the regional peace and security" and may lead to a "strategic miscalculation". Chaudhry asked Bambawale to convey to the Indian government that "it must stop the provocative firing and observe the ceasefire". Sartaj Aziz, Foreign Affairs Advisor to Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif, condemned

Anvita Prashant Telang. (IANS Photo)

"With Doodle4Google competition, we aim to celebrate and promote creativity, passion and imagination in our younger users," Chadha said. Now, Anvita has another surprise in store on Monday evening -- some great gifts from her equally proud parents who learnt on Friday evening that she was the winner this year. Anvita, who loves to draw, emphasised how to value the little and simple things of life as great sources of happiness, and feels people must lead happy and

ment. China opposes India's entry into the Nuclear Suppliers Group (NSG), citing India's refusal to sign NPT. An article in the staterun Global Times+ earlier criticised Japan for relaxing its rules to sign civil nuclear deal for India and said that selling nuclear technology to New Delhi will "taint Tokyo's reputation of advocating for a nuclear weapons-free world". About the reference to the South China Sea in the joint statement issued at the end of Modi's visit, Geng said "under the concerted efforts of the countries in the region

including China, the situation in the South China Sea is developing in a positive direction". "We have been repeating that we should come back to the right track of peacefully resolving the relevant dispute through negotiations and consultations. "We hope that the countries outside the region would respect efforts made by countries in the region and safeguard as well as consolidate the sound momentum in the South China Sea and and do more that is conducive to regional peace and stability," he said in a cautious response.

Pak says 7 soldiers killed on LoC, Indian envoy summoned Workers laying roads in India Pakistan Foreign Secre- the "unprovoked" firing and rescued from debt bondage iSlAmAbAD, November 14 (iANS): Pakistan on tary Aizaz Chaudhry sum- expressed "grave" concern

Children's Day Google doodle is by Pune schoolgirl PuNe, November 14 (iANS): An 11-year-old schoolgirl from Pune has designed Monday's Google doodle, celebrating Children's Day that also marks the birth anniversary of India's first Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru. The student, Anvita Prashant Telang, studies in Vibgyor High School in Balewadi at Pune and her design was chosen nationally for being an imaginative, thoughtful and inspiring doodle, titled 'Enjoying Every Moment'. "I am very happy... Since the time the doodle went up, I have been getting congratulatory messages from friends and others... They all want a party," Anvita said. The Class 6 student submitted her esign on this year's theme, "If I could teach anyone anything, it would be..." for the Doodle4Google national contest earlier this year. Her creativity and vision towards developing "a better world and healthy lifestyle" are reflected in her colourful doodle showcasing how everyone should 'Enjoy Every Moment' by appreciating simple things around us and live life stressfree. Referring to the contest, Google India head of marketing Sapna Chadha said they were overwhelmed by the great participation from talented and creative young artists year-on-year since 2009.

Contrary to the write-ups in the official media here prior to the recent signing of the civil nuclear deal, Geng made no reference to the media criticism of Japan selling its nuclear technology shedding its past objections. Japan has traditionally adopted a tough stand on proliferation issues having been the only victim of atomic bombings at Hiroshima and Nagasaki during World War II. India is the first country which has not signed nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT) with which Japan has signed the civil nuclear agree-

contended lives. Reflecting her thoughts, the doodle shows a bunch of small boys and girls having fun, hanging from tree brances, playing with water, balloons, kites, flying and even daydreaming, in a natural green environment with flowers, butterflies, flying fish, birds and other aquatic life. Besides Anvita, the other group finalists were B. Shrisha of Sri Prakash Vidyaniketan, Vishakhapatnam (Class I-III), and Akashdeep of Kendriya Vidyalala, Ranchi (Class VII-X).

over the "recently increased frequency and duration of indiscriminate firing from the Indian side". Accusing the Indian troops of deliberately targeting villages and civilian, the Adviser voiced apprehension over the Indian actions, which he said "constitute a threat to the maintenance of peace and security". Pakistani authorities last week lodged protests with India and with the UN military observers group over the "targeting of civilian population" by Indian troops. Pakistan says the civilian death toll in Indian shelling has risen to at least 25 in the past few weeks.

CheNNAi, November 14 (ThomSoN reuTerS FouNDATioN): A group of 32 labourers caught in a cycle of debt bondage were rescued from a road construction site in Karnataka, police said Monday. The labourers, all from the tribal areas of neighbouring state of Telangana, were building a road between the towns of Nipani and Mudhol when they were rescued by Karnataka police on Saturday. "It is a clear case of (debt) bondage," revenue department official Geeta Koulgi told the Thomson Reuters Foundation. "Their statements have been recorded and we are now in the process of issuing release certificates to the workers. They will then be sent back home in a day or two." The suspected trafficker and the contractor have both been arrested under antitrafficking and bonded labour abolition laws, police said. Activists say Saturday's rescue is one in a series illustrating the extent of debt bondage across India, the most prevalent form of forced labour in a country where an estimated 18 million people live in some form of modern slavery, according to the latest Global Slavery Index by the Walk Free Foundation. The 22 men and 10 women had all taken loans of up to 60,000 rupees ($885) from the sub-contractor. They had been promised wages of 3,500 rupees per month but no one had been paid.

Over 30 mn diabetics in India in one decade: Experts New Delhi, November 14 (iANS): In the last one decade, the number of diabetes patients in India increased by over 30 million due to sedentary lifestyle and erratic schedule mostly common in the age group of 2040 years, said the country's leading diabetic experts on Monday. Their statistics stated that in the early 2000, there were around 31.7 million persons diagnosed with diabetes and by 2015, the figure increased to 62 million. "This change is due to the erratic food timings, sleep, unhealthy lifestyle, physical inactivity and other erratic patterns of lifestyle. Such changes in lifestyle leads to insulin resistance wherein body does not use insulin properly," said Abhay Vispute, Diabetologist at Mumbai-based SRV Hospital. Though genetic factors contributed to diabetes, Vispute said: "Urban migration and obesity due to rising social standards were the other reasons." India has been declared as the "world diabetic capital", with cases to touch 70

million by 2025. "Not only youngsters, even children between the age group of 12-16 years are detected with Type 2 diabetes. It is essential that they understand the importance of modifying their lifestyle, also, for those who are detected with diabetes, their siblings or children must also conduct regular check-ups," said Tejas Shah, Diabetologist at the Holy Spirit Hospital, Mumbai. The experts also said that 10 per cent of the pre-diabetic patients become diabetes patients every year. Pradeep Gadge, Chief Diabetologist at Gadge Diabetes Centre, said an increase of 31 million among diabetes patients within 15 years was alarming. "Diabetes at such a young age means lifelong struggle to keep it under control. It is essential to take appropriate measures. Simple ways to take measures against diabetes includes, avoiding junk food, following an active lifestyle, keep check on weight and conduct tests at periodic intervals," said Gadge. World Diabetes Day is

observed on November 14. Noticing lack of awareness and delay in diagnosis among the patients, Delhibased Primus hospital recently created a record by screening 900 patients in eight hours. "It is essential for diabetic patients to not only monitor their blood sugar level but other diabetes inflicted health problems also," said Ashok Jhingan, a senior diabetologist at Primus Super Speciality Hospital. Experts have also raised concerns on the rising cases of blindness due to the diabetic retinopathy caused by diabetes. "Diabetes can cause many health problems, especially when it is severe and not in control. One of the serious conditions is called diabetic retinopathy, and is one of the foremost causes of blindness," said Siddarth Sain, Ophthalmologist at Sharp Sight Group of Eye Hospitals, Delhi. According to Sain, with an increase in duration of diabetes, the risk of developing diabetic retinopathy increases.

"At least 80 per cent of people suffering from diabetes for more than 15 years have some damage in blood vessels of the retina. Severe and uncontrolled diabetes, fluctuating blood sugar levels, high blood pressure (hypertension), high blood cholesterol and diabetic kidney are all conditions which predispose a diabetic to develop changes in the retina," said Sain. Kamal B. Kapur, another leading Delhi-based Ophthalmologist said: "Diabetic retinopathy can weaken and cause changes in the small retinal blood vessels. These blood vessels may then begin to leak or swell or develop brush-like branches." "This deterioration of the retinal blood vessels causes hindrance in the supply of oxygen and nutrition needed by the retina to remain healthy," he added. "Early stages of this condition may cause symptoms like blurred vision. As the disease progresses, one may notice cloudiness of vision, blind spots, floaters or even sudden loss of vision," he said.

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‘Utter devastation’ after major quake hits New Zealand WELLINGTON, NOVEMBER 14 (RE UTERS): A powerful 7.8 magnitude earthquake pummeled central New Zealand early on Monday, killing at least two people, damaging roads and buildings and setting off hundreds of strong aftershocks. Emergency response teams flew by helicopter to the region at the epicenter of the tremor, which struck just after midnight some 91 km (57 miles) northeast of Christchurch in the South Island, amid reports of injuries and collapsed buildings. “It’s just utter devastation, I just don’t know ... that’s months of work,” New Zealand Prime Minister John Key told Civil Defence Minister Gerry Brownlee after flying over the coastal town of Kaikoura, according to Brownlee’s Twitter account. He described landslips in the area as “just horrendous”. In a statement seen by Reuters, Key said of the likely damage bill: “You’ve got to believe it’s in the billions of dollars to resolve.” Powerlines and telecommunications were down, with huge cracks in roads, land slips and other damage to infrastructure

Policemen and locals look at damage following an earthquake, along State Highway One near the town of Ward, south of Blenheim on New Zealand’s South Island on November 14. (REUTERS Photo)

making it hard to reach the worst-affected areas. A tsunami warning that led to mass evacuations after the original quake was downgraded after large swells hit New Zealand’s capital Wellington, in the North Island, and Christchurch. Wellington was a virtual ghost town with workers ordered to stay away while

the city council assessed the risk to buildings, several of which were damaged by the tremor. There were concerns that loose glass and masonry could be dislodged by severe weather hitting the capital, with 140 km per hour (85 mph) winds forecast. Hundreds of aftershocks, the strongest a 6.2 quake at about 1.45 p.m.

local time (0045 GMT), rattled the South Pacific country, fraying nerves in an area where memories of a deadly 2011 quake are still fresh. Christchurch, the largest city on New Zealand’s ruggedly beautiful South Island, is still recovering from the 6.3 quake in 2011 that killed 185 people. New Zealand’s Civil

Defence declared a state of emergency for the Kaikoura region, centered on a tourist town about 150 km (90 miles) northeast of Christchurch, soon after Monday’s large aftershock. Kaikoura, a popular spot for whale watching, appeared to have borne the brunt of the quake. “Our immediate priority is ensuring delivery of

clean water, food and other essentials to the residents of Kaikoura and the estimated 1,000 tourists in the town,” Brownlee said. The Navy’s multi-role vessel HMNZS Canterbury was heading to the area, he said. Urban Search and Rescue (USAR) said a 20-person rescue team and two sniffer dogs had arrived in the town. A second team was on standby in Christchurch, USAR said in a statement. Police in the area around Christchurch reported 19 burglaries of homes and commercial properties after the quake as residents headed for higher ground. “It is extremely disappointing that at a time when people are facing such a traumatic event and communities are coming together to support one another, there are others who are only interested in taking advantage,” Canterbury District Commander Superintendent John Price said in a statement. TWIN QUAKES Hours after the quake, officials said a slip dam caused by the quakes that had blocked the Clarence

River north of the town had breached, sending a wall of water downstream. A group of kayakers missing on the river was later reported safe. New Zealand’s Geonet measured Monday’s first quake at magnitude 7.5, while the U.S. Geological Survey put it at 7.8. The quakes and aftershocks rattled buildings and woke residents across the country, hundreds of kilometers from the epicenter. Geonet said four faults had ruptured, with one at the coast appearing to have slipped as much as 10 meters (33 feet). Government research unit GNS Science said the overnight tremor appeared to have been two simultaneous quakes which together lasted more than two minutes. New Zealand lies in the seismically active “Ring of Fire”, a 40,000 km arc of volcanoes and oceanic trenches that partly encircles the Pacific Ocean. Around 90 percent of the world’s earthquakes occur within this region. Stock exchange operator NZX Ltd said markets traded normally, although many offices in the capital were closed. The New

Zealand dollar initially fell to a one-month low before mostly recovering. Fonterra, the world’s biggest dairy exporter, said some its farms were without power and would likely have to dump milk. Prime Minister Key postponed a trip to Argentina, where he had planned to hold a series of trade meetings ahead of the AsiaPacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) leaders’ summit in Peru this week, as he met disaster officials. At least one of those killed was found in a house in Kaikoura that “collapsed like a stack of cards”, Kaikoura Hospital’s Dr Christopher Henry told Fairfax media. Two other people were pulled alive from the same building. New Zealand media reported one of the pilots taking rescuers to the area was Richie McCaw, the recently retired captain of New Zealand’s world champion All Blacks rugby team. “At one point, the railway was way out over the sea - it had been pushed out by (land) slips. It would not have been a nice place to be at midnight last night,” McCaw told the New Zealand Herald after helping fly the USAR team to Kaikoura.

Madhesi parties in Nepal China’s Xi tells Trump Yemen’s suspected cholera cases double to 4,000-plus issue fresh ultimatum to govt cooperation is only choice

Chinese President Xi Jinping. (REUTERS File Photo)

BEIJING, NOVEMBER 14 (REUTERS): Chinese President Xi Jinping told U.S. President-elect Donald Trump that cooperation was the only choice for relations between the world’s two largest economies, with Trump saying the two had established a “clear sense of mutual respect”. There has been intense speculation over the impact of Trump’s win on issues facing the two countries, from global trade and climate change to the security balance in the Asia-Pacific. Trump lambasted China throughout the U.S. election campaign, drumming up headlines with his pledges to slap 45 percent tariffs on imported Chinese goods and to label the country a currency manipulator on his first day in office. His election has injected uncertainty into relations at a time when Beijing hopes for stability as it faces daunting reform challenges at home, slowing growth and a leadership reshuffle of its own that will put a new party elite around Xi in late 2017. In their first interaction since the U.S. election, Chinese state media said Xi told Trump in a telephone call on Monday that as the world’s largest developing and developed economies, there were many areas where China and the United States could cooperate. “The facts prove that cooperation is the only correct choice for China and the United States,” China Central Television (CCTV) cited Xi as saying. Xi’s remarks were a reiteration of phrasing typically used by Beijing to describe bilateral relations. The two sides must “promote the two countries’ economic development and global economic growth” and “push for better development going forward in China-U.S. relations”, Xi said. “During the call, the leaders established a clear sense of mutual respect for one another, and President-elect Trump stated that he believes the two leaders will have one of the strongest relationships for both countries moving forward,” a statement from Trump’s presidential transition office said. The two agreed to maintain close communications and meet soon, CCTV said. Xi had congratulated Trump in a message delivered shortly after his surprise election victory last week. The Global Times, a nationalist tabloid published by the ruling Communist Party’s People’s Daily newspaper, said if Trump slapped China with heavy tariffs it would “paralyze” bilateral trade. “When the time comes, large orders for Boeing planes would switch to Europe, U.S. auto sales in China would face setbacks, Apple phones would essentially be crowded out, and U.S. soybeans and corn would be eradicated from China,” the paper said in a commentary. “Trump, coming from a business background, is very astute. We do not believe he will treat China-U.S. trade so childishly.” China has signalled it will promote plans for regional trade integration, vowing to seek support for a Beijingbacked Asia-Pacific free trade area at a summit in Peru later this month, after Trump’s win dashed hopes for the U.S.-led Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP). Trump’s criticism of U.S. allies, including Japan, for free-riding on U.S. security guarantees, has deepened anxiety among Washington’s allies about its commitment to post-war security arrangements in the face of a rising China and volatile North Korea. Trump appears to be seeking quick ways to withdraw the United States from a global accord to combat climate change, which has been billed by China and U.S. President Barack Obama as a key area for cooperation.

SANAA, NOVEMBER 14 (REUTERS): Yemen is at risk of a significant cholera outbreak with the number of suspected cases doubling within 12 days to over 4,000, the World Health Organization said. The outbreak in a country ravaged by a 20-month war that has killed thousands was declared by Yemen’s Health Ministry on Oct. 6. By Nov. 1 there were 2,070 suspected cases, rising to 4,119 by Sunday. “The numbers of cholera cases in Yemen continue to increase, sparking concerns of a significant outbreak,” the WHO said in a report on Monday. Cases confirmed as cholera by laboratory testing rose to 86 from 71 on Nov. 1. Eight people have died in

the outbreak, as well as 56 from acute diarrhoea. Yemen is already beset by humanitarian problems arising from the war between a Saudi Arabialed coalition and the Iran-aligned Houthi group which controls much of northern Yemen, including the capital Sanaa. The war has destroyed much of Yemen’s infrastructure, killed more than 10,000 people and displaced millions. The United Nations says only 45 percent of health facilities are functional and two-thirds of the population has no access to safe drinking water or sanitation. The WHO said the largest cholera caseload was in the governorates of

Taiz and of Aden, the site of the government’s temporary capital. But deaths due to cholera have also been confirmed in Amran, Sanaa, Hajjah and Ibb, and there are 29 “hot” districts in the country, with 11 governorates affected so far, the report said. Although most sufferers have no symptoms or mild symptoms that can be treated with oral rehydration solution, in more severe cases the disease can kill within hours if not treated with intravenous fluids and antibiotics. The U.N. estimates the cholera caseload in Yemen could end up as high as 76,000 across 15 governorates.

IS uses wooden tanks, bearded mannequins in decoy attempts BAWIZA, NOVEMBER 14 (REUTERS): Islamic State is using wooden replicas of tanks and Humvees in a bid to subvert an air campaign by the U.S.-led military coalition supporting Iraqi forces in the Mosul operations, even using bearded mannequins to simulate jihadist fighters. The Iraqi army captured a handful of the mockups last week at a training site it retook from the group north of Mosul, Islamic State’s last major stronghold in the country, which government forces have almost surrounded but only breached so far from one direction. When seen close up, the models resemble toys but from a long distance they might be mistaken for real vehicles.

An Iraqi soldier holds a scuplture as he stands beside a tank made of wood that was used by Islamic State militants as a diversion tactic in Bawiza, north of Mosul, Iraq on November 13. (REUTERS Photo)

“As our troops advanced towards the areas we were charged with liberating, Daesh used tanks and vehicles made of wood to divert the military planes,” Lieutenant Colonel Abbas al-Azaji said on Sunday, using an Arabic

acronym for Islamic State. It is not clear how effective the mockups have been at thwarting aerial bombardment, which has been essential to the Iraqi forces’ ground campaign to roll back Islamic State from large swathes of territory it

seized in 2014. Baghdad-based spokesman U.S. Air Force Col. John Dorrian said the coalition had been tracking Islamic State’s use of such decoy vehicles for a while. “We call it tactical deception. Daesh has been doing it and that’s certainly a tactic that enemies like to use,” he said. “It is actually not as troubling as a lot of the other things we’ve seen,” he said, like setting fire to a sulphur plant and igniting oil wells south of Mosul. Also found at the training site were two large armoured vehicles the militants had used for assaulting enemy positions, and the blown out remains of more than a dozen vehicle-borne explosive devices which Iraqi forces had disabled.

KATHMANdU, NOVEMBER 14 (IANS): The “Sanghiya Gathabandhana” -- an alliance of 29 Janjati and Madhes-centric parties protesting against the new constitution -- on Monday issued a 15-day ultimatum to Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal ‘Prachanda’ to register a proposal for a constitutional amendment that accommodates their demands. Sanghiya Samajwadi Forum Nepal Chairman Upendra Yadav submitted a reminder letter on the matter to Prachanda at his office in Singha Durbar on behalf of the alliance. According to a source, Yadav, while handing over the memorandum, said: “The registration of the amendment proposal won’t suffice unless it accommodates our opinion. The proposal should be agreeable to us and fulfil our demands. “We are ready to wait for another 15 days. But the proposal should be agreeable to us.” In response, Prachanda assured him that he was working to register the amendment proposal in a couple of days. The Madhes-centric parties associated with the alliance have been carrying out a protest movement pressing for fulfilment of thair demands, especially demarcation of the provincial borders, citizenship and proportional inclusive representation based on population, among others. Noting that the main achievement of the Madhesi movement was the downfall of the K.P. Oli-led government, the ‘Sanghiya Gathabandhana’ demanded implementation of the agreement signed by the alliance, the Nepali Congress and the Communist Party of NepalUnity Centre at the time of the formation of the present government. The memorandum further stated: “It is necessary to address the important issues as federalism, national identity, representation in the state apparatuses on the basis of population, proportional and inclusive representation, good governance, electoral system, the federal judicial system and elimination of the castebased, regional and gender-based discrimination and inequality, in such a way that the grievances of the Madhesis and indigenous nationalities, among others, are redressed.” The alliance has also mentioned in the memorandum that it would be compelled to again resort to a protest movement if the amendment proposal is not registered within the set deadline.

Sweltering 2016 to set heat record, stoked by man-made warming: WMO MARRAKESH, NOVEMBER 14 (REUTERS): The world is set to notch up a new heat record in 2016 after a sizzling 2015 as global warming stokes more floods and rising sea levels, the U.N. weather agency said on Monday at climate change talks overshadowed by Donald Trump’s election win. President-elect Trump has called climate change a hoax and a source in his transition team says he is seeking quick ways to pull the United States out of the 2015 Paris Agreement, which aims to shift the world economy away from fossil fuels towards renewable energy. The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) said this year would be the warmest since records began in the late 19th century, with average surface temperatures 1.2 degrees Celsius (2.2 Fahrenheit) above

pre-industrial times. Sixteen of the 17 hottest years recorded have been in this century. “Another year. Another record,” WMO SecretaryGeneral Petteri Taalas said in a statement in Marrakesh, Morocco, where almost 200 nations are discussing ways to slow climate change. The heat, with impacts such as melting Greenland ice and damage to Australia’s Great Barrier Reef, was stoked by an El Nino weather event in the Pacific early in the year and by man-made greenhouse gases, mainly from burning fossil fuels. “The extra heat from the powerful El Nino event has disappeared. The heat from global warming will continue,” he said. The WMO said it was “very likely” that 2016 would be the hottest, barring a freak chill in coming weeks.

PARIS DEAL The Paris deal, backed by almost 200 nations including the United States but rejected by Trump, has an overriding goal of limiting the rise in temperatures to “well below” 2C (3.6F) above pre-industrial times, ideally 1.5C (2.7F). Earlier on Monday a scientific report projected that world carbon dioxide emissions were expected to stay flat for the third year in a row in 2016 and that U.S. emissions would fall by 1.7 percent in 2016, driven by declines in coal consumption. U.S. President Barack Obama has made fighting climate change a key policy and the United States was the driving force behind the design of the Paris Agreement. “Because of climate change, the occurrence and impact of extreme events has risen,” Taalas

Buffaloes sit in a lake on a hot summer day near Ajmer. (REUTERS File Photo)

said. “‘Once in a generation’ heat waves and flooding are becoming more regular. Sea level rise has increased exposure to storm surges associated with tropical cyclones,” he said. The most damaging weather event in 2016 was Hurricane Matthew, which

killed more than 500 people in Haiti, it said. The Yangtze basin in China had its worst summer floods since 1999, killing 310 people and causing an estimated $14 billion in damage. Record daily temperatures were recorded from South Africa to Thailand. Canada had its worst re-

corded wildfire in May around Fort McMurray, Alberta. Data from the U.N. refugee agency said 19.2 million people were displaced by weather, water, climate and hazards such as earthquakes in 2015, more than twice as many as for conflict and violence, it said.

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Southgate wants clarity over England future A POLITICAL LIMBO

London, november 14 (IAnS): England's interim head coach Gareth Southgate has asked the country's Football Association (FA) to take a decision about him within the next two weeks. Southgate has said that a quick decision on the issue of making his position permanent will help England prepare better for the upcoming qualifiers for next year's European Under-21 Championships apart from helping to focus on the upcoming matches of the senior England squad. England had defeated Scotland 3-0 in a World Cup qualifier on Friday night and another favourable result in the international friendly against Spain on Tuesday at the Wembley Stadium could provide a chance to the FA to make Southgate's appointment a permanent one. The FA's governing body is already understood to be strongly minded about handing him a three and a half year contract with a break clause after the 2018 World Cup in Russia. "I think (we need that) for everybody because we've got the European Un-

England interim manager Gareth Southgate. (Reuters)

der-21 Championships to prepare for and the seniors have got the next round of games to prepare for. "Everybody is going to want to know by the end of November, middle of December where everything's heading so that we can decide who is responsible for which parts of the organisation's work. Whichever body of work that is remains to be seen," Southgate was quoted as saying by the Independent on Monday. "It would be important

for me to know what I'm doing after the middle of November," the 46-yearold added. While striker Harry Kane has left the squad and returned to his club Tottenham Hotspur to work towards match fitness, Daniel Sturridge, Jamie Vardy, Marcus Rashford, Wayne Rooney and Theo Walcott are the attacking options for Southgate. England have not called up any replacements for Kane. "It would be easy to say: "Scotland is a pivotal game

in what we are trying to do so we won't take any risks playing from the back. We won't encourage the team to play, play percentage football and with better players we win the game. "Well, we didn't want to do that, we wanted to play in a style which we believed was right in the long term, a style that would encourage our younger players. There is more risk in that," Southgate said. "There are signs of how we would like to play. We have certain attributes in

the team that lend themselves to playing in a certain style. In the top two thirds of the pitch we did that really well (against Scotland)." Southgate however, wants more circumspection when it comes to playing out from the back-line, especially from Manchester City defender John Stones. "I think it is decisionmaking and positioning sometimes, recognition on when to really commit to it and when to play past the first press," he noted. "You play the big nations and you play against better teams with better quality players and so the game becomes more even at times. Until we develop as a team, we are playing against teams who are further advanced in their way of playing. That's the challenge. That's why those games are tougher." England are trying to recover from what has been described as a disappointing campaign at the European Championship earlier this year where they crashed out of the tournament after being defeated by Iceland in the pre-quarterfinals.

Insincerity in Nagas’ Religious Lives Dr. Salikyu Sangtam,

Assistant Professor, Tetso College

agas zealously identify themselves as ‘Christians’ to anyone inquiring them of their religious creed. Indeed, there is nothing wrong in being enthusiastic about one’s religion. Yet, we become hypocrites, if I may be excused in using this term, when our conduct does not correspond with the preaching of the religion we profess to practice. From my own personal observations, we are insincere in our individual spiritual-religious lives. Surely, my observations, which I will divulge in a moment, are not new. In fact, many Nagas already are aware of such hypocrisy, but remain silent because of the reprimand from the religious institutions and the society, that invariably will follow for discussing such issues openly, even though it is not a secret. It is an unspoken ‘truth’ in our society that no one shall openly divulge its hypocritical religious aspects. In this regard, even one of the basic tenants of democracy, the freedom of speech, is restricted—who knows our society may very well assert the prerogative of Article-371(A) as a pretext to limit such freedom (since Nagas have a fondness to assert this ‘Article-317(A)’ even for the most mundane of issues). It is a common sight, in churches, where the whole congregation, for instance, is asked to pray for those that have given large offerings— whatever the offerings may be—to the church. Here, the congregations led by pastors, reverends, deacons, etc., in unison pray all the while imploring the Almighty to shower His boundless blessings onto the donors’ households. Now, any astute person of sound religious mind will no doubt ask, what about the “poor,” the needy, and the “meek” that have come to church seeking solace? Rather, instead of consolation, they find themselves unnoticed and estranged by the occasion of ‘selfless offerings’ bestowed to the church. The church-leaders, overwhelmed in the elation of receiving large offerings, forget that there are numerous unfortunate and destitute worshippers in its midst. Indeed, even when church fellowships conduct their weekly or monthly house-to-house prayers in their neighbourhoods, the prayers

in affluent households come in a ‘special package’ that includes sheds of tears, lengthy obtrusive prayers with incessant mentioning of “shower Thy boundless blessings on so-and-so family”; while in poor households, the prayers are quieter and brief—and no mentioning of “shower Thy boundless blessings.” It is as if the ministries interpret the dictums in Matthew’s, “Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the Kingdom of heaven,” and “Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the earth,” literally, hence they are least bothered about its impoverished members because they will eventually “inherit the earth.” Do such conducts correspond with the teachings of the Scripture? Does the Christian God, the God worshipped by the Nagas, answers and bestows His blessings only in accordance to the magnitude of the offerings a person is able to deliver? Another observation, which is ubiquitous, is the insincerity exhibited in our individual lives as Christians. By this I mean, the conducts that are unbecoming of a Christian: such as gossiping behind peoples’ back, jealousy, greed, hatred, and deceiving others all the while being socially amiable, even to the extent of being friendly and kind, to the ones we are deceiving and gossiping behind their backs. We even go as far as to plot how we are going to deceive people with a smile. Such a tradition of behaviours are commonplace in our society and its workplaces—be they churches, organizations, schools, colleges, hospitals, government offices and departments, etc. All these we do for the most nonsensical reasons—be it because of some absurd animosity between tribes, clans, families; or over jobs, money, wealth, ego; and even for few hundred rupees. Can we still call ourselves Christians in light of such conducts? It is true that most of us, even while committing such unscrupulous acts, continue to regularly attend church services; we give offerings, sometimes even large offerings from money we’ve obtained through questionable means; we even commit ourselves to fasting and reading scripture; we never fail to give our monthly 10%; we do charity work; we attend religious sermons; we pray asking the Almighty for His forgiveness, for our health and, of course,

for our ‘wealth’; we contribute funds for the church members’ study tours or excursions to mainland India and abroad, and so on. It is as if we can sanctify and buy forgiveness for our transgressions, and reserve our well-deserved seats in the Kingdom of heaven as long as we fast, pray, attend church services, contribute monthly offerings, etc. Isn’t this hypocrisy? Or is this permissible? I am here reminded of a comment made the 19th century Danish philosopher and theologian, Søren Kierkegaard, who once remarked: “In a place where all are Christians, by that very fact, none are Christians.” Indeed, in light of our religious-spiritual hypocrisy, Kierkegaard was right. It is not far-fetched by any stretch of the imagination to propound that in our society, where every living soul professes to be a God ‘fearing’ and ‘loving’ Christian, none of us are truly Christians. I suppose most of us do not even understand what we believe in or what Christianity truly entails? This is not to say that there aren’t any good Christians in Nagaland. Certainly, there are people in our society who are charitable and religiously sincere, but they are in the minority. Majority of us are insincere; we are Christians only in name, Christians just for the sake of not leaving the religious affiliation box empty while filling out scholarship, medical, job, admission, phone, internet, or bank forms. The reason for discussing these aforementioned issues is not to ridicule our religion lives, for these problems do blatantly exist, but to kindle thoughtful reflections on our shortcomings as people and as society. Surely, we owe it to the well-being of the younger generation, to pass them on to a better society than the one we live in today. This is no doubt evident by the fact that today’s youth hold cynical views toward religious, socio-economic, and political conditions of our society. And we can hardly blame them for harboring such cynicism; after all, look at what we’ve made of our society and the conditions in which we are nurturing them. How can the wretched conditions not give them grounds for anxiety about their future, when everywhere they see blatant hypocrisy, be it in political, religious, or socioeconomic spheres? Can we hope to progress and attain many great heights that our society is capable of when we are spiritually insincere?

Time to quash 16 Point Agreement and renegotiate Naga deal?

Ri Rilo Therie, Kohima

he recent press release in Morung Express dated 12th November 2016, “NLA has no power over oil fields and mineral resources: Petroleum Ministry”, has taken me aback if not others and I would like to know if Nagas are ready to allow such claim to subsist. In the early period of the 1970s, Naga were unilaterally shifted to Ministry of Home (Internal) Affairs from Ministry of Foreign (External) Affairs by the Government of India (GOI). There is no record of rejection or repulsion in letter or spirit by the Nagas to my knowledge and I still can’t understand why we have ignored or given up. We have suffered a big India’s arbitrary blow and method of treating us by this shifting. It was an open act of betrayal to the 16th Point Agreement and a disrespectful conduct on the part of the GOI. Point No. 2 of the 16th Point Agreement became non-existent and invalid since then. It was not even found its mention in Article 371A. Nagas are today liable to question why the GOI had directly made a move to challenge the validity of point No. 7 of 16th Point Agreement. I don’t necessarily support the Nagaland Legislative Assembly (NLA) Acts with regard to Nagaland Petroleum and Natural Gas (NP&NG) but, the contest of Petroleum Ministry that, Naga natural resources were directly under the Union list and that it does not fall under State

and Concurrent lists thereby, arguing that nothing restricts (not even resolution of NLA is required for) the Parliament to apply any of its law on oil fields and mineral resources in the State of Nagaland is appalling and outrageous. This is a very witty plot of the GOI to purge the 7th point mentioned in the 16th point Agreement. The argument of the Ministry of Petroleum that Article 371A is not a source of Legislative Power of the State and that it was only plain words to restrict the application of Laws of Parliament is also a total misinterpretation of Article 371 A. The Act reads and I quote, “371A Special provision with respect to the State of Nagaland (1) Notwithstanding anything in this Constitution, (a) no Act of Parliament in respect of (iv) ownership and transfer of land and its resources, shall apply to the State of Nagaland unless the Legislative Assembly of Nagaland by a resolution so decides;”. This Act was supposed to incorporate all the Parliament acts inscribed in the constitution prior to or after the Agreement came about in 1960 which was later appended to the Constitution of India through the 13th Amendment Act, 1962. Therefore, Article 371A was supposed to preclude all other Articles in the Constitution of India for imposing in the land of Nagaland. Nagas must stand together to quash and put to a conclusion the arguments Ministry of Petroleum (GOI). This is a breach of understanding and Agreement. Any natural resources in Nagaland, whether it is on the surface or under the ground belongs to the Nagas and we must

assert our right unswervingly. Such application or PIL should never be entertained and should be made illegal in future. They have no right to poke their nose into Nagas affairs as far as Naga resources are concerned. Nagas should not yield and we cannot succumb to this argument because the very existence of our people in our own land could very well be questioned one day and we may be treated as forcible occupants or outsiders, if the attitude of the GOI is to remain the same. India is full of unabashed and opportunists, yet scheming lots. Nagas are not stupid but we are badly divided. Everybody agrees that we should have unity, but everybody holds onto one’s own stake and is not willing to share or compromise. While this murky state of affairs continues to loom over our people largely, everything has systematically been snatched away from us, right under our nose. The Petroleum Ministry must withdraw the Affidavit petition. The NLA must immediately pass a resolution to this effect and notify the people. People of Nagaland should be on the warfooting to subjugate this move of GOI lest we become the Arab, and India becomes the camel, like in “The Camel's Nose In The Tent” from the tale of The Arabian nights. Remember the Camel’s Nose is already inside the tent and the storm still hasn’t yet passed through or, why not call for quashing the very 16 point Agreement, revisit its post era discourses and renegotiate since, the GOI has no respect for it at all?

Khekiye K. Sema IAS (Rtd.), Kohima

here are no two varied opinions in the minds of every breathing Naga worth his/her salt to emphatically want to end this 70 years old suffocating and torturous journey chained to a chaotic political limbo that is desperately retarding Nagas from attaining their full potentials in every field. Given a peaceful environment, Nagas are as good as any human beings on earth proudly able to stand their ground like any others in advanced Nations, if only we were not hell-bent on destroying ourselves. Nagaland has been bathed in the blood of thousands of martyrs whose deepest unselfish desire to protect their inherent freedom was honest and honourable. Over the years, this uncontaminated "picture perfect" has repeatedly been tarnished and defiled by a monstrous industry called Factions. Each faction has lustfully hoisted a gigantic invisible flag called "money" on a very high mast at the centre of their HQs and continues to unsparingly exact their pound of flesh called "tax" from everything that moves in the name of "sovereignty" that they routinely spit upon by their despicable actions. Each faction carries a highly unyielding shiny ego to boot. To add woes to the common man, the opaque "Framework Agreement" has thrown up yet another unsavoury contentious subject in the form of "trust deficit". NSCN (IM) can only sees Nagaland as a fertile soil for their ruthless taxation that is throttling the livelihood of every family and the enthusiasm of current generation of young entrepreneurs but at the same time consider the people they tax unworthy of real consultation...and I mean REAL consultation that would involve a healthy intellectual debate. If this assessment describes the true perspective and intent of NSCN (IM) then Nagas of Nagaland must equally be prepared to exercise their right to declare themselves as unwilling candidates for taxation in response. Why pay tax to someone who shows no trust in us? This is a very legitimate question that NSCN (IM) will have to answer one time or another. The situation is slowly beginning to necessitate the re-enactment of the historic "Boston Tea Party of 1773" that declared "no taxation without representation" against the infringement of American rights under British Colonial regime. Nagas of Nagaland are unfairly being pushed to the wall and will ultimately run out of patience and declare "no taxation without truthful consultation". Fair minded Nagas do not recognise the so-called "mandate" given to NSCN (IM) by our self-seeking elected representatives (MLAs) and the compromised NGOs like the Naga Haha. Conducting the present day series of "yes men" consultation is unacceptable to a civilised society. In this time and age, NSCN (IM) ought to have understood by now that they cannot continue to arbitrarily dictate their ill conceived notions over the people just because they wield AK 47. Granted that there are some educated Tangkhuls calling all the shots from the upper echelon of NSCN (IM) but to arrogantly write off the entire Naga population as an ignorant entity unlikely to understand the complexity of the "framework" contents is an unpalatable mother of all insults. If they can understand it... so can we! This outrageous superiority complex attitude needs to be set right once for all through a public debate on the non-transparent "Framework Agreement" with the best of NSCN (IM)'s 'super intellectuals' that they seem to assume of themselves if they have the guts to face the 'ignoramuses' of Nagaland. Their present ongoing public awareness campaign giving one sided ambiguous lectures of self-perpetuation on the impending future of the Nagas amongst the less receptive rural population is yet another example of poor judgement in their approach to consultation. Nagas have been living under perpetual apprehension and fear in general and are therefore unlikely to disagree that 'an orange is an apple' or 'a cat is a dog' if NSCN (IM) insists...but the times they are a changing. Take the challenge! Try the same lecture with a more resilient intellectual crowd in the urban centres which is advisably a wiser step to take to get to know our shortcomings! We guarantee...the Naga intellectuals will at least have that much in them to distinguish the difference between an orange and an apple or a cat from a dog and confirm it so to their pompous faces! Having said this, it is a momentous time for every Naga, be they overground or underground, to look beyond their petty tribalistic ego problems with true Christian humility and think as one people with a common goal. The official acknowledgment of the 'unique history' of the Nagas by GoI is an exceptional milestone achieved through the relentless perseverance and persistence of NSCN (IM). Honest credit must be given where it is due. The Naga National issue is however, not an exclusive preserve of the factions in the frontline. Equal measure of brutal burden has been shouldered by the general population every step of the way thus far. One without the other would not have taken the struggle this far. Now that the "Framework Agreement" has presumably set a general direction for a negotiated settlement it is in the interest of the Nagas above all else to adopt an inclusive representation of all factions as equal partners on a common neutral platform and in fact also induct the best of brains amongst the Nagas to participate in the negotiation proceedings as well. This will automatically reduce the element of hyper suspicion

currently running amuck. Given an inclusive participation scenario, any solution will stand the test of time even if it were to fall slightly short of our original objectives. It is imperative for all Nagas to accordingly embrace this subject as the highest calling of National duty to stand together and work towards inducing the GoI to truly understand the Nagas and actually make them define this "unique history" in real terms. It necessarily means that we must clear the cobwebs within our own kitchen first and then come out with a united unambiguous message of what we want without further complicating the already complex agenda. The first primary obstacle that we need to cross is the "ego bridge". Forgive my candid expression and correct me if I am wrong but it is more than apparent even to a politically inexperienced amateur that Mr. Th. Muivah stubbornly wants to go down in history as the father of whatever gets born through the negotiated relationship with the GoI and therefore does not want to dilute his present undisputed fatherhood status by agreeing to a common neutral platform with other fathers from other factions. Hiding behind 'National principle' as a cited reason for disunity is not sufficiently convincing anymore. However, appreciating the laudable landmark practically achieved thus far, we owe it to NSCN (IM) to at least acknowledge the leadership of Mr. Muivah as the Chief Negotiator, even in the event where all factions unite on a neutral common platform and put his mind at peace on the issue of leadership. NSCN (IM) ought to know that the GoI is least bothered about the internal 'National principle' bickering amongst ourselves but will certainly pay serious attention to real "Naga unity" all the more which surpasses everything else at this crucial stage. It is a common knowledge that every Faction, including NSCN (IM), has blatantly committed multiple heinous omissions and commissions before God and before man and therefore this holier than thou charade must effectively be cast aside for good in the truest spirit of Christian reconciliation. Here again, the 'principle of forgiveness' as enunciated by NSCN (IM) is without an element of honour. If they are sincere in saying "please forgive us...because we forgive you too" then their uncharitable rider..."so now come and join us"...ought not to have been appended. Such forgiveness is hollow, shallow, insincere and far removed from Christian principle of forgiveness...provided we are all actually reading the same Bible. Real forgiveness should necessarily facilitate an honourable "neutral common ground" for all to unreservedly come together as brothers and as equals without loss of face. When ground reality is analysed very carefully it simply boils down to the fate of an entire Nagas race hanging in a balance in the hands of one stubborn wilful human being called Mr. Th. Muivah, who is the sole undisputed dictator of NSCN (IM) and also dictating the terms of the negotiating. Therefore, all it would take is for him to agree on a common neutral platform with other faction leaders on board and take the negotiation forward. No one doubts that this would excruciatingly be the toughest decision of his life hoisting a neutral flag after serving a lifetime under another. There are other equally hardcore groups who too vehemently believe that NNC must be the final flag under which the end must come. It is as much a difficult decision for other Factions as well to casually give up their present respective identities. This suggestion is therefore, not being proffered lightly. When compromises are to be made for a greater cause of common good, it is paramount for all parties concerned to bravely tackle difficult choices to meet halfway in accommodation to one another. The bottom-line is: what earth shaking difference does it make if the final solution that all Nagas want across the board is actually brought home under a "neutral united flag" as long as Nagas finally find that settlement together? After all, History is bound to faithfully recount and confirm the invaluable contributions and sacrifices made by each sector in course of our long journey to the final settlement and nationally honour their individual identities and contributions. This is a moment in history far greater than anyone's personal ego. This is a moment in history where the long desperate suffering of a people can be put to rest for all times and open a new chapter of hope as a land of opportunity. This is a moment in history to usher in an everlasting period of peace and progress where the generations to come can dream and look forward to a fulfilled life of achieving their fullest potentialities and be counted. We must decide to give our children's generation a chance to grow! Destroying this awesome opportunity because of a self-cantered whim of a few selfish human beings at the helms will surely bring forth a curse for another 70 more years of suffering for the entire Naga race. At a trying time like this we need to remind ourselves of a sobering thought that at God's appointed day we will all depart empty handed as we had come. All that will remain is the goodwill we leave behind. Let us do this! Let us truly acknowledge the supreme sacrifice that has irrevocably been made unselfishly by the generation of brave hearts who have gone before us. Let it all not be in vain. It is our moment in history to make our own sacrifices and make this final call for unity and rid ourselves from this political limbo. It will be worth the sacrifice. God Bless. Amen.

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.

Tuesday 15•11•2016

EntErtainmEnt

Beauty and Aesthetics Society of Nagaland-25 years of its existence

elebrating the crown and the Naga women for the past 25 years - The Beauty & Aesthetics Society of Nagaland aims to promote conscious appreciation of beauty, to expound and propagate the aesthetic values of mankind, to develop and promote art and to enrich consciousness of cultural heritage. Officially registered as a non - profitable voluntary organization in 1991 under the guidance and initiative of Shri Alemtemshi Jamir IAS and Shrimati Banuo Z. Jamir IAS both Former Chief Secretary of Nagaland , the body first took shape under the name "All Nagaland Beauty Contest Society in 1989". Started by a college girl Asenla as a summer occupation with one Beauty Pageant which was originally planned for a year but owing to its success it was decided to organize the Miss Nagaland Pageant as an annual event . In fact what started as a summer job has taken to full bloom, The Beauty & Aesthetics Society of Nagaland therefore registered as a trademark and all Beauty Pageants are held under that name and during the last 25 years have established itself as the oldest surviving major Beauty Pageant of the State - A pride for BASN. With the head office at Kohima BASN jurisdiction is recognized as extending to all district units of Nagaland and wherever the activities of the Society extend . Committed to its mission the annual Miss Nagaland is organized as a BASN initiative and since 1989 has hosted the event consistently every year . However, controversies and objections in hosting such events arised but that did not hamper its activities nor did the negativity dishearten its hopes and vision but in fact it encouraged and strengthened its goals and vision and continued its mission with zeal and courage. As such BASN has nurtured many young girls and

promoted talents in the field of music and fashion by providing platform to gain confidence exposure & develop skills through the annual Miss Nagaland Pageant and different activities . It has promoted designers/models & musicians alike few who have clinched a name for themselves in the industry . All this have been made possible through the support of like minded people and partners who believed in BASN's work and mission . The year 1991 also saw the conception of the District Beauty Pageants winning the District Beauty Contest itself was a big leap towards greater heights - it gave them the opportunity to participate at the State and National Level . The Mokokchung District Art and Culture Council (MDACC) and Fashion Society Kohima has been organising the Mokokchung and the Kohima Pageant since its inception . Konyak Nyupuh Sheko Khong ( KNSK )Mon , EGON Dimapur , the Peren Beauty & Aesthetics Society has been very supportive and has been organising the Miss Mon , Miss Dimapur & Miss Peren respectively . Sumi Totimi Hoho (STH) in the recent years have taken the role to organise the Miss Sumi .The Ladies Club Phek , Ladies Club Wokha and The Wokha Beauty and Aesthetic Society in the initial years took an active role in organising the Miss Phek and Miss Wokha respectively , Peoples Tree took the initiative of organizing Miss Kohima in the recent years . The Longleng , Kiphire and Tuensang District Beauty Contest Organizers have strived to promote their girls in all fields by organizing the Miss Longleng , Miss Kiphire and Miss Tuensang Beauty Pageant . The BASN is grateful to all the organizers for their immense support throughout the 25 years and for having the courage to do a difficult task . To commemorate 25 years of Miss Nagaland existence BASN Trust Fund was launched as to raise funds and through this

continue to work for its mission and as such introduced a new event ‘THE DIVAS’ celebrating women talent in song featuring Miss Nagaland winners and finalists of Naga Orpheus Hunt. The performers were selected based on their personality, beauty and talent. The establishment comparatively while quite young in its field of activities has achieved few milestones through our winners who have brought laurels to the State . • Miss East India 1995 – Ms Rachel Imchen • Miss North East 1998 – Ms Vesakolu Mero • Miss Luit 2002 and Sony My Miss India - Ms Akhonuo Khezie • Miss North East 2006 – Ms Tiarenla Jamir . • Miss Luit 2nd Runner up 2013 - Ms Benjongmenla • Miss India Elite 1st Runner up 2015, Miss Pan continental International Finalist 2015 and Miss Asia Pacific super talent India 2016 – Ms Imlibenla • Miss North East Jewel Queen 2016 and Miss Queen East, Miss Queen of India 2016 – Ms Veineinem Singson • Yamaha Fascino Femina Diva East Region winner – Dr Abeny Khuvung. Keeping in mind its mission ' BEAUTY WITH A PURPOSE ' the ' MISS NAGALAND PAGEANT ' was organized supporting various humanitarian causes as was the objective of the Society and over the years has provided financial, material and moral support at its own capacity to various institutions and had been privileged to work for the following : • Orphanage and Handicapped institutions of Nagaland • Mount Gilead Drug Rehabilitation Centre, Zubza. • Leprosy Patients of Nagaland • AIDS Patients • Poor Patients Funds,

Naga Hospital, Kohima. • Mental Patients of Nagaland. • T.B Patients, Khuzama • Blind School, Dimapur. • Old Age Home, Kohima • Mothers Hope, Dimapur. • Sisterhood Network , Dimapur Besides these, the society also within its capacity donated in cash and kind to handicapped individuals, various charitable institutions and causes like: • Donated one sewing machine to Civil Hospital Mokokchung , Nagaland. • Donated cash to fire victims in Kohima. • Donated cash and cloths for displaced persons through NPMHR. • Kohima Orphanage Home, Jot soma, and also for the first time arrange an outing for the children of the homes on 14th Nov, 2002 (Children’s day) to Dimori Cove, Jakhama. • Constructed a Guest House at Mental Hospital, Kohima. • Donated a machine to Sisterhood Network Dimapur. • Donated cash to Blind School, Pherima in 1990. • Donated goods and eatables during World Disabled Day one year. • Donated a cash amount of Rs 50,000 during World Disabled Day the next year. • Donated Rs 1,000 each to Isolated Patients at Naga Hospital Kohima. • Organized ‘ Divas Nite ‘ in aid of Sisterhood Network in 2014 . • The 1st Miss Nagaland Pageant 1989 was organized in aid of Kohima Orphanage where the sale proceeds was donated towards the Home Providing food, clothes and cash BASN has also been involved in activities within and outside Nagaland and few eminent personalities have visited the Beauty Pageant in previous years .

BASN Members visit to Kohima Orphanage Home Honorary Patron & special guest late Sunil Dutt MP with former Chief Minister Dr S.C Jamir

Chief Patron former Governor of Nagaland and Honorary Patrons late Sunil Dutt MP and Satya Saran (former Editor Femina) Visit to Mothers Hope, Dimapur Visit to Sisterhood Network, Dimapur

PRINCIPAL ASPECT:

The Concept of “THE HORNBILL FESTIVAL ” was generated from BASN. The seed for the Hornbill Festival was planted under the Patronship of the then Hon'ble Chief Minister of Nagaland Dr S.C. Jamir . With Mr. Alemtemshi Jamir IAS, Retd.Chief Secretary as the First Convenor,an Organising Committee was formed headed by Mrs. Thangi Manen, Patron of BASN - the then Secretary of Department of Tourism. The Committee included members from both BASN and HODs of all concerned Departments and conceived the name HORNBILL FESTIVAL . A proud moment for BASN to be associated itself with the "The Hornbill Festival"

SIGNIFICANT ACHIEVEMENT • The Beauty and Aesthetics Society of Nagaland received the prestigious "GOVERNOR'S G O L D M E D A L" Award during the Independence Day Celebration 2014 for its valuable services .

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Adolescent girls Ambassador, NRHM Miss Nagaland 2013

Constructed a guest house at Mental hospital Kohima in 1996 (New Building)

Reigning Miss Nagaland with BASN Members, Doctor incharge and staff members of Kohima Mental Hospital.

BASN announces Semi-finalists for Miss Nagaland 2016

he Beauty & Aesthetics Society of Nagaland is pleased to announce the Semifinalists for the title of Miss Nagaland 2016 where 14 gorgeous ladies were selected after a series of screening. A total of 18 ladies from various parts of Nagaland auditioned however only 11 ladies were selected along with the 3 District title winners making it to a total 14 nos. The Beauty and Aesthetics of Nagaland will be celebrating its 25 years of existence and this milestone event will be celebrated along with the annual Miss Nagaland Pageant on the 8th of December 2016 at RCEMPA, Jotsoma. The event will feature professional and upcoming artistes , Miss North East 2006 Tiarenla Jamir will host the event along with Miss Dimapur 2014 Zehovire Avi Kechu and Miss Tuensang 1st Runner up 2013 Moasenla . Ms Alemla Ozukum and Mr Theja Sekhose will be the designer and Choreographer for the event with Ms Benile Kent as the makeup artiste . Credentials Makeup Artiste- Ms Benile Kent Hair stylist - Ms Achi Imchen Stylist - Mr Theja Sekhose Photographer - Mr Mayangchujang. “Coming together is a beginning, Keeping together is progress and working together is success.” – Henry Ford

Published by The Beauty & Aesthetics Society of Nagaland

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SPORTS

THE MORUNG EXPRESS

Lewis win takes F1 title battle down to last race

Griezmann has not fractured foot: Atletico

MADRID, NOVEMBER 14 (REUTERS): Atletico Madrid forward Antoine Griezmann did not sustain a broken foot during France's 2-1 win over Sweden, his Spanish club said. Griezmann was replaced in the 88th minute of Friday's World Cup qualifier and there were fears he had fractured a bone. "In the X-ray that was completed, an injury to the bone was ruled out, and the diagnosis indicates that he has suffered a trauma with a haematoma on the left foot," Atletico said in a statement. "On Monday, he will continue with a new course of treatment and his recovery will continue to be assessed." Griezmann has returned to Madrid to start his recovery and will miss France's friendly against the Ivory Coast in Lens on Tuesday. The 25-year-old, who is Atletico's top scorer in La Liga with six goals, is doubtful for Saturday's derby against Real Madrid at the Vicente Calderon stadium.

Mauresmo to quit as head of French women's team

lONDON, NOVEMBER 14 (REUTERS): Former Wimbledon champion Amelie Mauresmo is to quit as captain of the French women's tennis team after their defeat on Sunday in the Fed Cup final to the Czech Republic, sports newspaper L'Equipe reported on Monday. The French Tennis Federation said Mauresmo would hold a news conference later in the day at Paris' Roland Garros tennis headquarters. A federation spokesman declined to comment further. Twotime grand slam singles winner Mauresmo coached Andy Murray for two years until the pair parted ways in May. The Briton has since risen through the rankings to world number one.

SAI selection trials from Dec 12 C M Y K

DIMAPUR, NOVEMBER 14 (MExN): The Sports Authority of India (SAI), Sports Training Centre Dimapur will be conducting a selection trial for new admission of players for the year 2017 in the age group of 12-13. A press note informed that the selection will be in the sports of football and sepaktakraw. The selection trial will be held at SAI ground; Government Higher Secondary School Ground, Half Nagarjan; and United Colony, Dimapur on December 13 and 14. Admission forms are available at the centre during office hours from November 17 onwards and the last date of submission is December 5. To be eligible, a player must be born on or after 1.12.2003. The documents required are age proof certificate issued by hospital or municipal/authorized department, school reading certificate, Aadhaar Card and 4 passport photos.

CRWA meeting on Nov 17 DIMAPUR, NOVEMBER 14 (MExN): The Chozuba Range Wrestling Association (CRWA) will be holding its office bearers meeting-cum-picnic at Sedzü on November 17 at 10:30am. In this regard, the association has requested its official to bring various agendas and make it compulsory to attend the meeting positively.

De Silva leads Sri Lanka to win over Zimbabwe cAPE TOWN, NOVEMBER 14 (REUTERS): Opener Dhananjaya de Silva struck an unbeaten 78 to help Sri Lanka beat Zimbabwe by eight wickets on Monday in the opening match of the triangular one-day tournament that also features West Indies. De Silva made his highest ODI score off 75 balls as his side reached their target in less than half the allocated time after Zimbabwe were bowled out for 154 in 41.3 overs. Niroshan Dickwella made 41 in the other significant contribution as Sri Lanka compiled 155 for two in 24.3 overs. Earlier, the visiting seamers scythed through the top order to leave Zimbabwe 50 for six before Peter Moor (47) and captain Graeme Cremer (31 not out) fought back. Sri Lanka meet West Indies at the same Harare Sports Club venue on Wednesday while Zimbabwe's next game is against West Indies in Bulawayo on Saturday.

22ND CLASSIC CUP 2016

ABU DHABI, NOVEMBER 14 (REUTERS): Triple world champion Lewis Hamilton won a stop-start, wet and chaotic Brazilian Grand Prix on Sunday to take the Formula One title battle with Mercedes team mate Nico Rosberg down to the wire in Abu Dhabi. The Briton's third win in a row from pole position and first in Brazil left him 12 points behind Rosberg, who finished second, with the pair both on nine victories each for the season. Rosberg, who would have taken his first title with a third successive victory at Interlagos, need now only finish third at Yas Marina in two weeks' time to clinch his first title, even if Hamilton wins again. "I was generally just chilling up front," said Hamilton, whose 52nd career win put him second on the all-time list behind seven-times champion Michael Schumacher (91) but ahead of Alain Prost. "When it rains, it's usually a good day for me ... it was a very easy race, generally. It was pretty straightforward." He led all the way, the only minor drama occurring when water began seeping through his Ayrton Senna-themed helmet visor during the first phase of the race. He changed helmet after the first stoppage.

Mercedes' Lewis Hamilton of Britain sprays champagne during the victory ceremony after winning the race. (REUTERS)

"No mistakes, no issues, no spins," he said. Behind him, there was mayhem and chaos in a crash-filled thriller that was twice stopped and restarted, with five safety car periods and lengthy delays after cars aquaplaned off. "It didn't go my way today with the win, Lewis just did a great job," said Ros-

berg, who survived a halfspin of his own. "It was very difficult conditions out there. I can live with second place today, for sure." MAX ATTACK In amongst it all, the talent of Dutch teenager Max Verstappen shone through like a beacon in the gloom. The 19-year-old passed

Kimi Raikkonen at the start and then Rosberg for second place. He then saved a near spin, still staying ahead of Rosberg, but dropped back to 16th after his final pitstop and overtook more than half the field in the space of 17 laps to finish third. "I think a second was definitely possible," he

said. Verstappen's main rival for driver of the day had to be Bernd Maylander, the German threading the safety car around the anticlockwise circuit on one of the busiest afternoons of his extensive career. Mexican Sergio Perez was fourth for Force India with Ferrari's Sebastian Vettel fifth and Spaniard

Carlos Sainz sixth for Toro Rosso. Germany's Nico Hulkenberg put Force India further ahead of rivals Williams with a seventh place while Australian Daniel Ricciardo was eighth for Red Bull. Brazilian Felipe Nasr, whose compatriot Felipe Massa crashed his Williams in his final home race, finished ninth to hand Sauber their first points of the season and allow the Swiss team to seize 10th place from Manor. Fernando Alonso took the final point for McLaren on the fourth anniversary of the team's last win. The race started behind the safety car after a 10-minute delay, with Frenchman Romain Grosjean crashing his Haas on the way to the grid, and was twice red-flagged due to accidents and the treacherous conditions. At one point it looked like half-points might have to be awarded, as heavier rain threatened and drivers got out of their cars and waited. The first delay was 35 minutes, the stoppage coming after Sweden's Marcus Ericsson hit the wall, and the second for 27 minutes after Ferrari's Kimi Raikkonen crashed -- with the race taking just over three hours to complete.

Messi reluctant to renew First BCCI level cricket contract with Barcelona match in Nagaland

BARcElONA, NOVEMBER 14 (IANS): Argentine forward Lionel Messi has decided not to renew his contract with Spanish football champions FC Barcelona, according to media reports. According to the Marca newspaper on Monday, Messi made the decision in July during a family vacation in Ibiza and asked his father to inform FC Barcelona President Josep Maria Bartomeu about his intention, reports Sputnik. Messi's current contract with Barcelona ends on June 30, 2018. He has decided to wait until the end of the year and then decide on his future. Bartomeu called on the Argentine forward to think twice and reminded him that a release clause in Messi's contract amounted to 250 million euros (about $273 million). At the same time, there have not been any official contacts between Messi's represen-

Lionel Messi (Reuters)

tatives and the Barcelona officials since July, the newspaper said. Messi, 29, became a Barcelona member when he was 13. Rising up through the ranks of the FC Barcelona football academy, he

broke into the main team at the age of 17. Since then, he has won the Champions League four times, became champion of La Liga seven times and won six Copa Del Reys along with many other trophies.

DIMAPUR, NOVEMBER 14 (MExN): The Nagaland Cricket Association is hosting a BCCI level match at the Nagaland Cricket Stadium, Sovima Dimapur for the first time. The stadium has been approved to host BCCI level matches after it was inspected by officials of the boars's pitches and grounds committee. The board president Anurag Thakur along with chairman of the New Area Development Committee, Abhishek Dalmiya also visited the facilities in Nagaland and found it suitable to host national level matches. The Nagaland Cricket Stadium has also been included in the list of BCCI venues. The historic first match is being played between Gujarat and the Associate & Affiliate Team comprising of players from Meghalaya, Arunachal, Sikkim, Manipur, Nagaland and Bihar. Four cricketers from Nagaland have been selected to

the A&A team that will play six matches in the Cooch Behar trophy in different parts of the country. The team will play against Saurashtra, Hyderabad, Jarkhand, Karnataka and Madhya Pradesh. President of the Nagaland Cricket Association and Member of Parliament from Nagaland in the Lok Sabha, Neiphiu Rio was the Chief Guest in the prematch function. He extended appreciation to the BCCI and to board president Anurag Thakur on behalf of the State of Nagaland and the state cricket association. He assured the board of all support and called upon the BCCI to put more impetus on development of cricket in the north eastern region. Rio is also the Chairman of the North East Cricket Deveopment Committee. Secretary of the Nagaland Cricket Association, Abu Metha who is also member secretary of the northeast committee observed that the doorway

to bigger achievements is now open and Nagaland has become a participating and contributing member of the Indian cricket family. A team of senior BCCI officials led by the Match Referee, Uday Naik, who is a former first class and Ranji cricketer, is stationed at Dimapur to conduct the match as per BCCI norms and regulations. The match is being covered by a team of video analysts and scorers who are linking the match live on the BCCI website along with all other domestic matches. The A&A team is being managed by a team of senior professionals that includes coaches, trainers, physiotherapist, video analyst and manager. The Nagaland Cricket Association, in a press note today extended its appreciation to the Government of Nagaland, all stakeholders, cricket lovers, the district associations and patrons of the association for their contributions.

65th BN Mullik Championship

M.T Youth Club, Intimidators, Naga FC, Football Club Royals wins Our Correspondent Kohima | November 14

MT Youth Club, Intimidators, Naga FC and Football Club Royals today registered wins in their respective matches on day four of the ongoing 22nd Classic Cup 2016 here at the Kohima Local Ground. In the first match of the day, Naga FC downed Unity FC five goals to nil. Intimidators won the second match against FC Kitsubozou by a solitary goal. Intimidators will next face Naga FC on November 18. In the third match of the day, MT Youth Club defeated Calvary Baptist Church 3-1 while Football Club Royals overpowered Fraternity FC 2-0 in the last match. Football Club Royals will next clash with MT Youth Club on November 18.

Venue: Dir. of Art and Culture, Kohima

DIMAPUR, NOVEMBER 14 (MExN): The Quarter final line up of the teams in the 65th BN Mullik All India Police Football Championship 2016 is almost complete on the penultimate day of the preliminary league rounds. Both the defending champion and the runner-up of last year’s edition have qualified for the knock out stages. Punjab Police, the winner in Group A, will take on the Group E winner CRPF while BSF, winner in Group B, will play against Jammu and Kashmir Police from Group F. NOVEMBER 15 MATCHES Mizoram Police, placed alongside Kuki United FC vs Young Nagaland Police, in Group D, disCreepers FC @ 9:00 AM placed the host team and topped the Yhome FC vs standings with an 8-0 win over MadChiiziema FC @ 10:30 AM hya Pradesh Police on Monday and Gari-Ciko Gariphema vs Ren- have qualified for the quarter finals. egades FC @ 12:00 PM Mizoram Police will play against Chedema FC vs Street Hawk’s the likely winner from Group H, FC @ 1:30 PM Meghalaya Police who is on top with

Matches on November 15

1. CISF Vs Lakshadweep (8:00 AM at PTS Ground) 2. Andhra Pradesh Vs ITBP (8:00 AM at 1st NAP Ground) 3. Sikkim Vs Chandigarh (8:00 AM at Sports Complex Ground) 4. Arunachal Pradesh Vs RPF (8:00 AM at NAPTC Ground) 5. Tripura Vs Chattisgarh (2:00 PM at PTS Ground) 6. Gujarat Vs Bihar (2:00 PM at 1st NAP Ground) 7. Maharastra Vs Assam (2:00 PM at Sports Complex Ground) 8. Delhi Vs Meghalaya (2:00 PM at NAPTC Ground) one match still to play against Delhi Police. Assam Police with a win 3-0 over Puducherry Police today have given themselves a chance of a qualification to the knock-out stage. All eyes will be on the match between Assam Police and Maharashtra Police who will fight out to decide the last remaining quarter final berth on Tuesday. The two teams are tied at the top in Group G with 7 points each with Assam Police having an

edge in goal difference. The eventual winner will meet Assam Rifles, who defeated Rajasthan Police 3-0 in their last league encounter today and have already qualified from the Group C. In the other matches today, Tamil Nadu Police defeated Uttarakhand Police 1-0 in Group A. Odisha Police blanked Haryana Police 6-0 while Himachal Pradesh outplayed Gujarat Police 5-0 in Group F. CRPF Tripura Police played out a goalless draw in Group E.

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