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nlA session lasts 27 minutes Banks on overdrive, public on anger mode Central govt jumpstarts PR drive as new notes fail to reach interiors

Morung Express News Dimapur | November 22

The NLA session held in Kohima on November 22, which lasted for 27 minutes. (DIPR Photo)

Our Correspondent Kohima | November 22

The 1st day of the 14th session of the 12th Nagaland Legislative Assembly (NLA) got over in 27 minutes after completing the business listed for the day. The session started at 9:30am and ended by 9:57am. The session will resume on November 24.

CM announce Rs. 10 lakh for Kanpur train accident Making a statement in the session, Nagaland Chief Minister, TR Zeliang expressed shock and grief at the November 20 train crash near Kanpur, where 14 coaches of the IndorePatna Express derailed killing nearly 150 people.

Expressing his condolences to the bereaved families, the CM announced contribution of Rs 10 lakh to Prime Minister’s Relief Fund. The House also ob-

reflections

By Sandemo Ngullie

served two minutes of siThe House extended lence in remembrance of the tenure of the select those killed in the accident. committee on the Nagaland Lokyukta Bill 2015 33% women reservation with the instructions to With regard to 33% present its report within six women’s reservation in Ur- months. The committee is ban Local Bodies, Parlia- headed by Er Levi Rengmentary Secretary for Mu- ma as chairman and with nicipal Affairs, Economics R Tohanba, C Apok Jamir, & Statistics, R Tohanba Pukhayi and Dr TM Lotha moved a government reso- as members. lution for revoking the September 22, 2012 resolution Nagaland municipal (3rd passed by the NLA exempt- Amendment) Bill 2016 ining Nagaland from the ap- troduced plication of Part IX A of the The House introduced Constitution of India.

Nagaland Municipal (Third Nagaland Legislative Amendment) Bill 2016 afAssembly Speaker, Cho- ter it was moved by Parliatisuh Sazo said the consid- mentary Secretary for Mueration and passing of this nicipal Affairs, Economics resolution will be taken up & Statistics, R Tohanba. on November 24. AmendThe NLA speaker told ments, if any, can be sub- the House that the considmitted on November 23 till eration and passing of this 12:00 noon. resolution will be taken up on November 24. AmendTenure of committee on ment, if any, can be subNagaland Lokyukta Bill mitted on November 23 till extended 12:00 noon.

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DIMAPUR, NOVEMBER 22 (MExN): The All Nagaland District Ministerial Service Association (ANDMSA) has decided to initiate a phase wise agitation all over the state. A press note from the ANDMSA informed that this decision was taken due to the state government’s failure to address their demands.

It may be noted that the association had demanded amalgamation of Directorate and District Ministerial Cadre into Common Ministerial Cadre as recruitment policy and criteria of both the cadre are same; elevation of HA/Sr. HA to that of District Superintendent Class-I and SDHA to that of Class-II; and creation of District Superintendent Class-I and Assistant District Superintendent ClassII in all the in dependent DDOs of Districts and subdivisions. It further directed all district units of the ANDMSA to be “prepared for any eventuality,” and requested the public to bear with the inconvenience.

Morung Express News Dimapur | November 22

Nagaland caught the attention of the national media on November 22 after the discovery of a huge amount of cash in a chartered plane at Dimapur Airport. Security personnel at the airport found Rs. 3.5 crores in the non-schedule chartered plane that originated from Haryana.

Initial reports stated that the plane had one passenger, reportedly a Haryana-based businessman. The cash, reportedly demonetised notes, was discovered during security check by lined in the central government directive, Alam said that he will assess the operational status and impact of the demonetisation exercise in Nagaland state. He added that he will assess the nature of problems faced by the public, including the availability of cash and “what is the demand and what kind of facilities the banks are providing to their customers, particularly to deposit,

CISF personnel after the plane landed. Income Tax officials were alerted who arrived at the airport to investigate.

As per the reports, during the scrutiny, an unnamed Naga businessman turned up at the airport with documents validating the cash. After the verification, the cash was released and the plane took off along with the lone passenger and a few others.

Dimapur airport and Income Tax officials confirmed the incident. An airport official disclosed that the plane with the lone passenger landed at around 10:00 am. As per the official, CISF personnel guard-

ing the airport had prior information of the plane carrying a huge unspecified amount of cash.

Citing the ‘seizure memo’ of the CISF, the official said that the cash amounted to Rs. 3.5 crores, while adding it was not indicated whether it was demonetised currency or not. After the scrutiny of the IT officials, the plane took off at around 1:00 pm with the lone passenger and three more boarding from Dimapur, the official informed. It was added that it could not be established whether the cash was released or confiscated.

A Dimapur-based Income Tax official cor-

withdraw and exchange and the status of calibration of ATM.” While several issues were raised at the meeting, he said that the unavailability of the new Rs. 500 denomination and the shortage of smaller denominations was the major grievance highlighted.

On this he said: “We have to find out why the new Rs. 500 notes are not reaching here.”

Stating he visited a couple of banks, he said that the situation is better here compared to other states.

Alam declined to comment on the demonetisation policy matters stating it is beyond his purview. He added that a similar status review meeting will be held at Kohima on Wednesday after which a clearer picture of the situation in Nagaland can be had.

Asked on how the gov-

GPRN/NSCN celebrates 9th Naga Unification anniversary Morung Express News Dimapur | November 22

Local papers to stop publishing any election related ads and news issued by village council or individual? Yeet... hopeless… now no one will know when we hop from one candidate to another.

Long queues, overworked bankers and pent up public anger describes the situation all over India following the November 8 announcement by the Prime Minister invalidating the existing Rs. 1000 and Rs. 500 currency denominations as legal tender.

In a bid to assess public reaction, the Union Government has fanned out officials to all the states and union territories; the officials meeting state government officials, bankers, business bodies and civil society. On November 22, a one-man team landed in Nagaland for a 2-day visit.

The official, Jan-eAlam, former Nagaland state Home Commissioner and currently Joint Ssecretary at the Ministry of Minority Affairs, met with civil society representatives, the chamber of commerce, transporters and bank officials in Dimapur today.

“I am to collect information (from the ground) and submit a report by November 25,” said Alam of the purpose in an interaction with the media at the Circuit House. As out-

Rs. 3.5 Cr found in chartered plane at Dmp airport

The GPRN/NSCN today celebrated the 9th Naga Unification anniversary at Kehoi Designated Camp. Speaking during the occasion, GPRN/NSCN Ato Kilonser, N Kitovi Zhimomi touched on several issues.

On the Rongmei tribe recognition issue, he said that recognition would bring more trouble to the already troubled state of Nagaland. “Rongmei tribe is already a recognized Naga tribe and what more recognition is required? Giving Rongmei recognition is equal to recognizing trouble,” Kitovi said.

Seeking to clarify perceptions from certain quarters that “Nagaland Tribes Council (NTC) was a mouthpiece of the GPRN/NSCN,” Kitovi said “NTC is not a mouthpiece of GPRN/NSCN but we met at crossroads with similar objectives.”

Touching upon the topic of 33% quota for women, Kitovi said that Naga society was giving equal importance and opportunity to women and accordingly women should also compete in the same line along with their counterparts.

Further, dwelling upon the issues of Uniform Civil Code, Aadhar card etc, he said that the Indian Government issuing directives even before the Naga political problem is solved was absurd as it amounted to forcefully bringing the Naga people under the Indian Constitution.

“If at all such directives are to be followed then it has to be properly studied only after the Naga political problem is solved,” Kitovi added.

He said leaders elected for a 5-year term cannot destroy generation of five centuries.

Kitovi said that the August 3, 2015 Framework Agreement signed by the NSCN (IM) was only for NSCN (IM) and hence not comprehensive or inclusive. “But our stand of inclusiveness means all the Naga political groups, NGOs and the public,” the Ato Kilonser main-

roborated the discovery of the cash through a tipoff but denied the direct involvement of IT branch in Dimapur. The official said that the CISF personnel at the airport were tipped off by the ‘investigation wing’ of the IT in Guwahati.

He added that the IT branch office in Dimapur came to know of it only after one of its field inspectors was intimated by the regional IT office in Guwahati. The inspector went to the airport as demanded by protocol to record the incident and not to investigate, the official maintained. The offcial further declined to comment as to the status of the cash. ernment will handle the interiors of Nagaland which are largely unbanked, he replied that suggestions are required to tackle the problems faced in such areas, for instance Mon district, which has only one banking facility. While no fixed travel itinerary has been chalked out other than the stopover in Dimapur and Kohima, Alam said that he will likely visit some interior places.

cong protest rally against demonetization on nov 24 DIMAPUR, NOVEMBER 22 (MExN): The All India Congress Committee (AICC) is organizing a country wide protest rally on November 24 against the demonetisation of Rs. 500 and Rs. 1000 notes by the BJP led NDA Government. In consolidation to this, a press note from the Nagaland Pradesh Congress Committee (NPCC) has directed all the District Congress Committees (DCCs) to organize protest rallies in their respective districts on November 24.

Finance Dept informs administrative heads DIMAPUR, NOVEMBER 22 (MExN): In the backdrop of the demonetization move by the central government, the Nagaland State Finance Department today issued an office memorandum directing all Administrative Heads of Departments and Heads of Departments to ensure that till such time these restrictions are lifted, all government payments are made through cheques, drafts or transfers through RTGS/NEFT to ensure that activities of the State Government are not affected. In the case of payment of salaries, it asked that necessary steps be taken to instruct all the employees to furnish details of their bank accounts, in case not done yet, so that salaries may be credited directly GPRN/NSCN Ato Kilonser, N. Kitovi Zhimomi and President, Gen (retd) M.B. Neokpao Konyak greet- to their accounts. Government employees who are yet to open their acing the people as they arrive to attend the 9th Naga Unification Anniversary programme at Khehoi counts may be instructed to do so immediately to facilitate payment of Camp on Tuesday. (Morung Photo) their salaries, it added. The memo further informed that if difficulties he said that the next agreement have been signed by Late Isak are faced, they may be brought to the notice of Finance Department. tained.

He said that if the Govern- should be signed by all Naga Chishi Swu, former Chairman ment of India was not com- political groups for a lasting NSCN (IM) since at that point mitted to start talks with the and honourable solution. “Let of time, Late Isak was at ICU, GPRN/NSCN then, “We are us not allow ourselves to be Fortis Hospital in unsound prepared to face any eventual- misled by so many unneces- mind and health and it was not ity together with the 16 tribes of sary theories because without possible for him to append his unity there can be no lasting so- signature.

Nagaland.”

Nagaland GB’s Federation He called upon the 16 tribes lution,” he added.

Eastern Nagaland People’s President, Shalem Konyak also DIMAPUR, NOVEMBER 22 granting of Indigenous Naga Into come together in one voice and strongly work towards pro- Organization, President, Koi- delivered a solidarity message (MExN): The Naga Hoho to- habitant status to Rongmei comday informed that it has decided munity as enjoyed by Garos, Kukis tecting the future of the young- wang Konyak said that the east- at the programme.

On the occasion, the to nullify its views and opinion and Kacharis in line with Governer generation. “Our call is not ern Naga people have no obfor others to join GPRN/NSCN jection to a solution but added GPRN/NSCN felicitated three which was shared with State Gov- ment Notification No.AR-8/76 but to come together in one that any solution should be in- long serving national workers ernment through a letter on Sep- Dated, the 28th April, 1977.”

It further informed that the clusive. He said that the ENPO who completed 50 years of ser- tember 22, 2008. voice,” he added.

With this withdrawal, the views Naga Hoho Empowered ComKitovi also urged upon the still stood firm on its slogan, vice namely: Hekheto ZhimoNGOs to ponder over why re- “Unity First, Solution Second.” mi (since 1954), Kakiho Tucu and opinion which was shared mittee on Goodwill Mission had Central Nagaland Tribes (since 1955) and Moba Konyak with State Government through its submitted a proposal on Novempeated fragmentation had taken place and work to destroy Council, Vice President, R. (since 1962). Later, the trio re- above mentioned letter is rendered ber 18th to the Executive Council the parasite that is breaking up Yanthan while appreciating leased the GPRN/NSCN calen- null and void, a press note from the requesting to “withdraw the expressed views and opinions of the Naga Hoho said. the stand taken by the GPRN/ dar 2017. the Naga people.

It informed that this step is tak- Naga Hoho to the Government of The programme was atGPRN/NSCN President, NSCN for the Nagas of NagaGen (retd) M.B. Neokpao land, said that the CNTC would tended by leaders of prominent en “with a view to strengthening Nagaland on the issue of granting Konyak meanwhile appealed support a solution that is ac- NGOs including Naga Council the bond of relationship among status of Indigenous Naga Inhabfor the people to join hands and ceptable and honourable to Dimapur, Naga Women Hoho different Naga tribes and to foster itant to Rongmei community in work together with unity for the the Nagas, especially Nagas of Dimapur, Dimapur Chamber unity and fraternity as one Naga order to strengthen the unity and fraternity of Naga Hoho.”

Nagaland. of Commerce & Industry, Kuki family.”

Naga cause.

“It is the earnest belief of Naga Dr. Hokishe Yepthomi, for- GB’s Union, Chakhesang GB’s NTC President, LendiIn the letter, the Naga Hoho nokdang Ao, who also spoke, mer President, Sumi Hoho said Union, Chakhesang Public Or- had written in favour of “granting Hoho that since the bone of conrecognized the efforts of lead- there were no complexities in- ganization, Chakhesang Youth of Indigenous Inhabitant status tention is removed, the three Tribers who have worked for Naga volved to solve the issue of Na- Front, Diphupar Lotha Hoho, to Rongmei Community as per al Hohos will now join hands with unification and expressed the gas of Nagaland if the Govern- Garo Tribal Council, Sumi Kip- Government Notification No AR- the Naga Hoho and work proachope that God would answer ment of India had the political himi Kuqhakulu, Bengali Com- 8/76 Dated Kohima the 28th April tively as constituent Tribal Hohos the prayers for Naga unity. Stat- will. He also said that the Sumis munity Dimapur, Jain Commu- 1977.” of Naga Hoho towards furthering ing that nobody can sign any would not be held accountable nity Dimapur, Sumi Aphuyemi It meanwhile reiterated that in the interest of the Naga people as document on behalf of the con- for anything if the August 3, Kiphimi Kuqhakulu Dimapur the letter, the Naga Hoho had only they have been doing in the past,” cerned person or stakeholders, 2015 agreement was shown to and others. “shared its views and opinions for the Naga Hoho hoped.

rongmei recognition issue Naga Hoho withdraws Sept 22, 2008 letter to state government

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Social security for building & other construction workers

Bhandari, novemBer 22 (mexn): The building and other construction workers are one of the most vulnerable segments of unorganized labour in India where Nagaland cannot be isolated from it. In this connection, the Government of Nagaland has constituted the Nagaland Building and other Construction Workers’ Welfare (NBOCW) Board to provide social security to these sections of workers by implementing different schemes especially designed for the purpose.

Project Officer & Secretary NBOCW Welfare Board, Chuba Yanger in his technical session explained

on how to become a beneficiary under the welfare schemes, stated a DIPR report. The beneficiaries get automatic insurance cover under ‘Aam Admi Bima Yojona’ by Life Insurance Company of India. The annual premium is paid by the welfare board on behalf of the beneficiary for natural death. Rs. 30,000/- accidental death, Rs. 75,000/- and Rs. 75,000/- for permanent disability.

Loss of two eye or limbs or lost of one eye or limb due to accident are given a financial assistance of Rs. 37,000/- permissible till the completion of 60 years of age. Medical assistance to beneficiaries, spouse and

children on hospitalization due to accident or any sickness is given Rs. 1000/- per day for the first five days followed by Rs. 200/- per day for the remaining 10 days.

Children education allowance of beneficiaries studying from Nursery to Class 10 will be provided Rs. 300/- scholarship per month. Maternity benefit for beneficiaries Rs. 5000/per pregnancy subject to two times will be provided to the wives of registered beneficiaries.

Any person interested in it can register under Nagaland Building and other construction Workers provided he or she must have completed 18 years of age

but have not completed 59 years. A beneficiary should have a bank account of any nationalized bank, birth certificate, Aadhaar Card, 2 passport photos for office register and beneficiary ID card and construction worker ID proof from village council or town committee. The programme was chaired by Assistant Labour Commissioner Wokha, Renchamo Ngullie. Short speech was delivered by ADC Bhandari, Orenthung Lotha who appealed to the gathering to take serious note and avail the facilities by fulfilling the required criteria as explained by the Department of Labour Department.

The Forest Colony Youth Organisation Kohima repaired the pathetic and dilapidated road condition of the colony which has been long ignored by the “authority in charge showing insensitivity to the plight of the common people” on November 21. With the little funds collected from the households in the colony, the youth executives arranged for the pot holes to be filled and plastered, and all such manual works are being done by the youth members themselves. The repair work will be also held on November 26.

Workshop on creative arts Workshop on spices cultivation in Nagaland underway at GHSS Seikhazou Kohima medziphema, no vemBer 22 (mexn): The AICRP on Spices, Nagaland Centre, Department of Horticulture, NU: SASRD, Medziphema Campus is organising a two day workshop on ‘prospects and promotion of spices cultivation in Nagaland’ on November 21 and 22, which is sponsored by ICAR-IISR, Kozhikode, Calicut.

The technical sessions of the workshop will cover the management (Production, Pest and Disease), processing and value addition of ginger, turmeric and black pepper. Four Prin-

Members of the ‘Backstage Campaign’ during the creative arts workshop conducted at Government Higher Secondary School (GHSS) Seikhazou Kohima on November 19.

Kohima, novemBer 22 (mexn): A one day creative arts workshop was conducted at Government Higher Secondary School (GHSS) Seikhazou Kohima on November 19 with members of ‘Backstage Campaign’ as resource persons.

The group comprising of Naga artists in different creative fields such as photography, painting, writing, baking, paper craft, videography, découpage, creative carpentry, fashion design, music, modeling, etc was formed with the belief that student life is a backstage, preparing to face the real stage in life.

“Towards this end, the artists have come together to give back to the community, particularly the underprivileged group and the students in general. With the desire to be part of the shaping and moulding by way of sharing their experiences as well as motivate and challenge students to think differently and live it out, the group believes that giving is the greatest language of love,” stated a press release received here.

“Our education system does not make one employable especially in the non-conventional employment sector,” it stated while asserting that “the govern-

ment cannot absorb all, it recognizes that art plays a vital role in restoring culture and tradition, and the need to discover one's forte at the early age, to turn trying times and struggles into a weapon of expression, and further translate them into a beautiful piece of art, to channelise the youthful energy into something positive and to rediscover the marvel of God's world to unite the Artists.”

During the one day workshop, students of Class 12 of GHSS, Seikhazou were given an overview of the variety of creative fields that they can explore in the near future.

Training on scientific pig and poultry production conducted

Jharnapani, novemBer 22 (mexn): Four days ‘Training on Scientific Pig and Poultry Production: Avenues for entrepreneurship development in North Eastern Hill Region’ for tribal farmers of Karbi Anglong of Assam and Wokha, Kohima and Dimapur district of Nagaland was organized on November 15 to 18 by ICAR Nagaland Centre in collaboration with KVK Dimapur at ICAR Nagaland Centre, Jharnapani.

A total of 25 tribal farmers were participated in the training programme. The chief guest of the function, Sarah Jamir, Additional Deputy Commissioner, Medziphema appreciated the efforts of ICAR Nagaland Centre for promoting the artificial insemination and improved poultry production technology in the state of Nagaland particularly and in North East generally. She informed

Tim O’ Connell praying for students during the Cornerstone Community Church building dedication-cum-commissioning service programme at Cornerstone Community Church in Dimapur.

benefit the general public.

Informing that English will be used in the new church, he said Nagamese service will also be provided soon.

SK Kenye, retired Director of Geology and Mining also spoke during the event, where nine students were commissioned and two

field evangelists were given ministry license based on their work performance.

The programme was chaired by Rev. Dr Suluveyi Rhakho, and special song was presented by the Logos College of Dimapur, and voice of praise was sung by Harvest Ministry Students.

cipal Scientists, namely Kozhikode, Calicut will be Dr. V. Srinivasan, Dr. C.N. the resource persons for Biju, Dr. K. Kandiannan the technical sessions. and Dr. P. Rajeev from IISR, The inaugural pro-

gramme of the two days workshop held today was chaired by Dr. Pauline Alila, HOD, Department of Hor-

‘Nagaland imports 40% of animal based products’ Free medical camp at

Cornerstone Community Church spread wings to Nagaland

dimapur, novemBer 22 (mexn): Cornerstone Community Church, Dimapur on Sunday held its church building dedication-cum-commissioning service programme at Cornerstone Community Church, Padam Pukhuri Rd, Dimapur with a host of invitees and dignitaries.

The church building was dedicated by Dr Yang Tuck Loong and dedicatory prayer was offered by Rev. Tim O’ Connell, informed a press release received here.

The speaker, Dr Yang Tuck Loong in his speech stressed on one language to bring the people together from all shades of life. He also noticed that Nagaland has many languages and stressed on taking up a common language which can

Officials and farmers with the resource persons and other guests during the inaugural day of the two days workshop on ‘prospects and promotion of spices cultivation in Nagaland’ on November 21.

ticulture, NU: SASRD with professor R.C Gupta, Dean, NU: SASRD as the chief guest. A brief highlight on the workshop was given by Dr. C.S Maiti, Co-ordinator and Project In-charge, AICRPS, Nagaland Centre and Dr. P. Rajeev, Nodal officer-NER, IISR, Calicut.

A total of 59 participants registered for the workshop - 17 officials from various departments (Agri., LRD, Horti and Women Resource Development) & institutions (Spices Board and KVK)], two SHGs and 40 farmers from Dimapur and Peren.

Cornerstone Community Church is an independent, Pentecostal multicongregational church based in Singapore and also has affiliate congregations in Kenya, Uganda, Myanmar, Philippines, Pakistan, Indonesia, Australia and other parts of the world.

the house that the state of Nagaland is importing the 40% of animal based products from other states. She further stressed upon adoption of scientific pig rearing to achieve the self sufficiency in pork production and lauded the efforts of ICAR Nagaland Centre in improving the agriculture economy of the Nagaland.

The chief guest also distributed the one week old Vanaraja chicks to the participants. Addressing to the participants, The Joint Director of ICAR Nagaland Centre emphasized upon the pig and poultry production on commercial scale in Nagaland by adopting the advanced reproductive technology such as artificial insemination in pig and Vanaraja and Srindji birds in poultry.

He further urged the participants for incremental changes in piggery and poultry production system from fattening to breeding based system in pig and layer production in poultry.

Phek District Hospital

pheK, novemBer 22 (dipr): Deputy Commissioner, Phek, Muruho Chotso in a circular informed that a free medical camp will be held in the Phek district hospital on November 26 and 27. The medical camp is sponsored by Dr. K & T Keditsu Foundation Kohima, motivated by Indian National Fellowship Centre Mumbai and coordinated by the Government of Nagaland.

The list of medical services that can be availed in the camp includes: Dental check up & surgery; Check for cervical cancer/womb cancer; Laparoscopic gynaecology (such as key hole surgery for gall bladder, appendix, womb problems, etc); Ultrasonography for all types of ailments; General check -up for any type of ailment; and Free medicines.

A team of specialised doctors will conduct the free medical camp starting at 8am on the 26th of November 2016. Registration can also be done in advance in the Phek district hospital.

NSCW to observe fortnight of ‘Elimination of Violence against Women’

Kohima, novemBer 22 (mexn): In accordance with the mandate of UN declaration of November 25 as ‘International Day for Elimination of Violence against Women’ and on December 10 as ‘International Human Rights Day’, the intervening 16 days have been observed for the past 25th years as Fortnight's Observation of Elimination of Violence against Women at both local and international levels to create awareness and promote advocacy for the cause. The Nagaland State Commission for Women, like in the past years, is organizing the launching programme of this fortnight at the De Oriental Hotel' High School Road, Upper Bayavu Hill, Kohima, at 10:00 am on November 24.

Sano Vamuzo, former Chairperson, NSCW has kindly consented to be the chief guest.

The invitees of the programme will include all Kohima Unit Tribal Women Hohos, NMA, Women leaders from churches and different political parties from women wing.

A free medical check-up and treatment camp under National Health Mission was conducted on November 18 at SM Colony, Dimapur. The patients underwent health checkups and received consultations and medicines free of cost. More than 200 people from the colony and nearby benefited from the camp. The event was organised by Dr. Anguto of Urban Primary Health Centre, Burma Camp, Dimapur. The chairman, GBs and elders of the colony conveyed gratitude to Dr. Anguto and his team comprising of 2 ANM, lab tech, BHE, M/A and one from Malaria Department.

PGC consultancy service with Kohima College for NAAC Accreditation held pfutsero, novemBer 22 (mexn): Pfutsero Government College first consultancy service with Kohima College for NAAC Accreditation was held on November 22. Pfutsero Government College organized an orientation programme inviting core committee consultant of the IQAC from Kohima College including Principal of the college, Dr, Watijungshi Jamir.

Moanungla Kevichusa, Coordinator IQAC, Kohima College and Dr. Eunice Alinger, Assistant coordinator KCK spoke on various issues faced by most college and highlighted key areas of development on meeting the NAAC Accreditation quality standards. They indicate the criteria required in Higher Educational Institutions, laid by the agency in terms of performance, its outcomes, the teaching-learning, evaluation, fac-

Participants during the Pfutsero Government College first consultancy service with Kohima College for NAAC Accreditation held on November 22.

ulty, research, infrastructure development, learning resources, organizational standards, and governance, finance and student services.

Dr. Jamir, who was also the previous principal of the Pfutsero Government College, encouraged the staff and the vice principal to work

towards achieving this status with hard-work and diligence.

The programme was chaired by Medozu Mero, NAAC Coordinator PGC, Welcome address was given by T.L. Singsit, Acting Principal PGC and Vote of thanks was delivered by Wetsou Medo, Assistant Coordinator PGC.

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Exploring possibility of Mithun Husbandry in M'laya

Shillong, november 22 (mexn): The first ever awareness programme cum farmers scientist interaction on scientific mithun rearing was jointly organized by ICAR-National Research Centre on Mithun, Medziphema, Nagaland and KVK-East Khasi Hill District, Meghalaya with an aim to explore the possibilities of introducing Mithun (Bos frontalis) in Meghalaya. The programme was held in Mawphlang Village, Upper Shillong, East Khasi Hill District on November 21 and 22.

The programme was formally inaugurated by the chief guest Kenned C. Khyriem, MLA Mawphlang constituency & Parliamentary Secretary, Department of Tourism Government of Meghalaya. Altogether 150 farmers with 50 officials from various institutions have attended the programme.

Different ICAR Institutes namely ICAR-NRC on Mithun, Nagaland, ICAR-Research Complex for NEH Region, Barapani, Meghalaya, Department of Veterinary & AH, Government of Meghalaya, Department of Agriculture, Government of Meghalaya, KVK-East Khasi Hills District, Meghalayaput up their respective stalls to display the farmers friendly technologies.

Director, ICAR-NRCM Abhijit Mitra, in his opening remarks welcomed all the dignitaries and farmer friends.

He apprized about the mandate of the Institute and various initiative and technologies generated. Speaking on the occasion, Kenned C. Khyriem expressed hope that such events would bring awareness in local communities regarding adoption of mithun husbandry as an alternative source of livelihood as well as will reduce the import of meat. Scientific Mithun rearing would also help in rejuvenation of the forests cover, he added. Farmers-scientist interactions were organized where farmers expert opinion for the problem faced by them on various aspects of animal husbandry.

Team of scientists visits Lyngkien Village A team of scientists visited the Lyngkien Village of Mawphalang Block, Meghalaya on November 21 to assess the animal husbandry & agricultural practices prevailing in the block and to explore the possibilities of introducing a new bovine species (Mithun-Bos frontalis) for the first time in Meghalaya. The team comprised of Dr MK Khan, Dr. Akhilesh Kumar, Iadahunlang Kharkangor, Aibenrihun Lyngeloh, Bakordalin Chyne, Sumberlang Malngiang, Geinalda (SRF), Imsusosang Longkumer, RA and SB Hazarika (SRF) from ICAR-National Centre on Mithun, Medziphema (ICAR-NRCM), Nagaland and Krishi Vigyan Kendra (KVK), East-Khasi Hills, Upper Shillong.

A press release stated that the farmers of different villages of Mwaphlang block had visited the ICAR-NRCM previously and had been given training of scientific mithun husbandry. The farmers have shown keen interest in mithun husbandry. Keeping in view the large interest of farmers, ICAR-NRCM has taken the initiative to explore the possibility of mithun rearing in the Meghalaya. The team interacted with 24 farmers of the village and collected the first hand information through Participatory Rural Appraisal (PRA) method about the availability of feeds & fodder resources for the livestocks, matrix ranking of crops, village map, seasonal calender, major problems of crops & animal husbandry, sources of livelihood’s of farmers as well as income generation of the farmers. Based on the information, a resource map of the village was created.

Subsequently, on November 22 ICAR-NRCM and KVK-East Khasi Hills Districts organized an awareness programme cum farmer’s scientist interaction on Scientific Mithun Husbandry at Sacred Goove, Mawphalang.

SUCCESSION

Whereas Smti. Aholi of Tuensang Town W/o Lt. Kiukheamba Yimchunger, Tuensang has applied for the issue of Succession Certificate declaring that her husband Late Kiukheamba Yimchunger, has expired on 28-10-2016.

It is hereby notified that if no objection to issue this certificate is received from anyone within a period of 30 (thirty) days w.e.f 7-11-2016.

The date of publication in press, the Certificate shall be issued, and no further complaint will be entertained for issue of the same.

Sd/- Deputy Commissioner, Tuensang: Nagaland

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Bypoll: BJP wins big in Assam, CPI-M fortify seats in Tripura guwahati, november 22 (ianS): The BJP on Tuesday won the byelection to both Lakhimpur Lok Sabha constituency as well as to Baithalangso Legislative Assembly seat, defeating the nearest Congress rivals by huge margins.

While BJP's Pradan Baruah won the Lakhimpur seat by a margin of 1,90,219 votes, the saffron party's candidate for Baithalangso constituency Dr. Mansing Rongpi defeated his Congress rival by over 16,000 votes.

The Election Department officials in Guwahati said while Pradan Baruah of the BJP cornered 5,51,663 votes, Congress' Dr. Hema Hari Prasanna Pegu could got only 3,16,444 votes in Lakhimpur Lok Sabha constituency.

Similarly, BJP candidate Dr. Mansing Rongpi bagged 72,160 votes, while his nearest Congress rival Rupon Sing Ronghang could poll only 55,560 votes.

Assam Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal,

Victory for NEDA in Arunachal

itanagar, november 22 (Pti): North East Democratic Alliance (NEDA) candidate Dasanglu Pul of BJP won the Hayuliang Assembly by-poll after defeating her lone rival Yompi Kri, an Independent candidate, by 942 votes. Pul, who was contesting on a BJP ticket, polled 5,326 votes while Kri could secure 4,384 votes in the by-poll held on November 19. The winner is the youngest of three wives of former Arunachal Pradesh chief minister Kalikho Pul. The by-poll was necessitated due to his alleged suicide.

A total of 108 voters opted for NOTA , Chief Electoral Officer Kaling Tayeng said, adding an estimated 72% electorates exercised their franchise in the election. The strength of BJP, alliance partner of PPA-led NEDA government, has now risen to 12. People's Party of Arunachal (PPA) has 43 MLAs, Congress 3 and Independents 2 in the 60-member House. while thanking all the citizens of the state for decisively voting for the BJP candidates, said that the mandate signifies people's faith in the efforts of the present dispensation for bringing a tangible change in their lives.

Meanwhile, The ruling Left Front led by the CPI-M on Tuesday wrested one assembly seat from the Congress and retained another in Tripura, increasing its tally in the 60-member assembly to 51.

According to election officials, the Communist Party of India-Marxist (CPIM) snatched the Scheduled Caste reserved Barjala seat and retained Khowai seat, defeating the nearest rivals, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and Trinamool Congress (TMC), respectively.

In Barjala, CPI-M youth leader Jhumu Sarkar defeated BJP's Shista Mohan Das, by 3,374 Votes. In Khowai, CPI-M's Biswajit Datta trounced TMC's Manoj Das, a former Left leader.

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Guest Speaker: Rev. Mervyn Tan, Singapore

SILVER JUBILEE PROGRAMME SEQUENCE 10:00 AM : Dedication & Unveiling of Silver Jubilee Monolith Stone by - Rev. Thebemo Yanthan, Campus Minister, SCC. 10:30 AM : Worship Service Leader : Miss Maheu Zeliang, Asst. Professor Speaker : Rev. Mervyn Tan, Singapore Praise and worship : EU Team, incharge – Mr. Manshan & Vingutho 1. Hymn : Showers of Blessings 2. Invocation : Miss Lachong, Asst. Professor 3. Welcome Speech : Dr. R. S. Maurya, Principal, SCC 4. Special Song : Students SCCTE Incharge - Miss Merensangla Asst. Professor 5. Brief History of SCC : Dr. M. Panger Longchar, Founder & Director, SCC & SCCTE 6. Choreography : Students SCC in-charge Mr. Akabo, G.S. 7. Bible Reading : Miss Ajano, 4th Sem. (SR) 8. Special Song : Jubilee Choir Incharge Anungla Asst. Professor 9. Message : Speaker 10. Hymn : How Great Thou Art 11. Thank You Note : Mr. Athiko Asst. Professor 12. Benediction : Mr. David, EU, Advisor, Dimapur

At least 26,903 Brus identified as bona fide Mizoram residents

aizawl, november 22 (Pti): At least 26,903 Brus belonging to 4,568 families in five Tripura relief camps have been identified as bona fide residents of Mizoram till Monday evening, Additional Secretary for Mizoram’s home department Lalbiakzama Tuesday said. Lalbiakzama said that the identification process was completed in four relief camps – Kaskau, Hamsapara, Khakchangpara and Asapara. The repatriation process, which commenced from Tuesday last at Naisingpara, the largest relief camp, was scheduled to be completed on Friday, however, remained incomplete.

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gal Pales In Comparison To Surroundings Of Mahavir Singh Phogat’s Village While the entire identification process was scheduled to be completed Monday in accordance with the Road Map-V for Bru Repatriation, the physical repatriation was scheduled to commence from November. State home department officials opined that the physical repatriation might be deferred.

Meeting of the Joint Monitoring Group comprising of officials of the Ministry of Home Affairs, Mizoram and Tripura state governments and representatives of the Bru refugees in the six relief camps on Thursday in Delhi is likely to finalise the proposed repatriation schedule.

GOVERNMENT OF NAGALAND

DIRECTORATE OF MUNICIPAL AFFAIRS NAGALAND: KOHIMA

Dated, Kohima, the th November 2016

NO.DMA/HFA/T-206/2016: : In inviting a reference to the Directorate of Municipal Affairs, Nagaland, Kohima Advertisement NO.DMA/ HFA/T-201/2015 dated 21/10/2016 published by the undersigned for various Specialists Posts under SLTC/CLTC of PMAY-HFA(U) in the local dailies, it is hereby informed to all applicants that the interview for shortlisted Candidates is yet to be confirmed due to some technical difficulties. The interview date and time will be published as and when further Approval is received from the GoI. Sd/- (A. ZANBEMO NGULLIE), Mission Director, PMAY-HFA (U) & Joint Director & HOD, Municipal Affairs, Nagaland: Kohima.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT We the Konyak Nyupuh Sheko Khong (KNSK) the organizing Committee acknowledge and express our deepest gratitude to all the contributors for making Miss Mon 2016 programme a grand success on 08th Nov'2016 especially.

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DC Kohima convenes meeting on domonetisation Kohima, November 22 (DiPr): DC Kohima, Rovilatuo Mor, IAS, in a notification, has convened a meeting with all the under mentioned officials on November 23 at 10:00 am in the conference Hall of the DC, Kohima in the presence of Joint Secretary, Minority Affairs, Government of India in connection with the Demonetisation.

In this regard, the following are requested to attend the meeting positively: Administrator KMC; Lead Bank Manager, Kohima or representative; AGM, SBI Main Branch Manager; Branch Manager of all Banks; APO President & Members; President KCCI & members; President & members NCSU/NC1RCU; Naga Mothers Associations; President ANTA & members; President MBOUK & members; Truck Owner Association; All Administrative Officer; DPRO Kohima All members should attend positively.

Foundation stone laid for Dayanand Vidya Niketand School DimaPur, November 22 (DiPr): Governor of Nagaland, PB Acharya attended the foundation stone laying ceremony of Dayanand Vidya Niketand School at Purana Bazar, Dimapur on November 21, 2016.

Speaking on the occasion, Acharya said that Nagaland is known for producing the best chilli and ginger.

Therefore, he requested Mahashay Dharampal Gulati, founder of MDH, to invest in Nagaland.

He further pointed out that people nowadays, being obsessed with learning English, are forgetting the culture and languages of India. In such a scenario, he said, Hindi should be given more importance as it is considered “the common linking language of India.” He also stressed that the university and educational institutions should provide quality education so that the students could be job creators instead of job seekers.

Meanwhile, Minister for School Education & SCERT, Yitachu said that in Nagaland, more emphasis is given on learning English; however, Hindi which can break the language barrier is equally important.

Meeting held in connection with conduct of Special Summary Revision November 22 (DiPr): The Home Commissioner to the Government of Nagaland and the Electoral Roll Observer for Kohima district, Abhijit Sinha held a meeting with recognized political parties, District Electoral Officer, Electoral Registration Officer, Assistant Electoral Registration Officers and Supervisors at DC’s conference hall, Kohima on November 21. The meeting was held in connection with conduct of Special Summary Revision of Photo Electoral Roll with reference to 01-01-2017 as the qualifying date.

Abhijit Sinha interacted with the participants and took stock of all required information regarding the roles and responsibilities of ERO, AEROs, BLOs, BLAs, Supervisors and other election matters sought by the Election Commission of India. He also requested the DEO, ERO, AEROs and BLOs to submit their percentage reports on the multi-layer checking and verification of the correctness of e-rolls/ of disposal of forms 6,7,8 and 8A which has been carried out by them.

After the interaction, he also visited the office of the Assistant Election Officer, Kohima for inspection of Electoral Roll Monitoring System and other related matters of the district.

The meeting was attended by Deputy Commissioner, Kohima, Rovilatuo Mor, IAS, who is also the District Election Officer, recognized political parties, ADC HQ & ERO, Lithrongla Tongpi, ADCs of Tseminyu and Chiephobozou, who are also the AEROs, and Supervisors from various government departments.

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Lumami, November 22 (mexN): A three-day national seminar on geology, geochemistry, tectonics, energy and mineral resources of Northeast India and annual general meeting of the Indian Society of Applied Geochemists (ISAG) was organized by the Department of Geology, Nagaland University, Kohima Campus from November 9 to 11.

Governor of Nagaland and Chief Rector of Nagaland University, PB Acharya, in the inaugural function, emphasized on the applied aspects of knowledge and its applicability to the societal needs. Others who on the occasion included Prof. B.V Rao, convener of the seminar, Prof.

G.T. Thong, Head, Department of Geology, Dr. K.K. Dwivedi, President, Indian

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Kohima, November 22 (DiPr): Deserving cases have been invited for Governor’s Gold Medal/ Governor’s Commendation Certificates to be awarded on the occasion of Republic Day, January 26, 2017.

Citations/recommendations of deserving cases may be forwarded to Special Secretary (Home), Nagaland, Kohima latest by November 30.

While forwarding the citations/recommendations, the following guidelines are to be strictly observed: 1. Details of candidates recommended should be submitted according to format given in Annex-A. 2. Citations/recommendations should be submitted by the Head of Department for Non Gazetted Staff. Citations/recommendations for Gazetted Officers work-

WoKha, November 22 (mexN): Training on sustainable water conservation practices in crop production under PMKSY for the period 2015-16 was held on November 16 at SDO (Sc) office, Bhandari Town. Keeping in mind the vision of extending the coverage of irrigation ‘Har Khet Ko Pani’ and the objective of PMKSY of ‘More crop per drop’, the training was conducted by ATMA Bhandari Block and sponsored by ATMA, Wokha.

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In the valedictory function on November 11 afterrnoon, Prof. K.S.P. Rao, Secretary of the ISAG and Editor of Journal of Applied Geochemists was the chief guest and Prof. G.T. Thong was the chairman. Short speeches were given by Prof. B.V. Rao, Dr. K.K. Dwivedi and the young participants.

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ganizing Secretary in his report informed the delegates that the seminar was attended by more than 100 delegates from all over the country representing ministries, leading research institutions, universities and colleges and more than 65 research papers were presented on various sub themes of the seminar.

The delegates viewed that it was time for the Department of Geology and ISAG to make proactive efforts to help accelerate the pace of energy and mineral resources in Northeast India, the release stated. It was felt that many of the ideas presented and discussed during the seminar on various themes were worth implementing and initiatives are required to be taken, it added.

ing under various Departments/ Directorates should be submitted through proper channel as under: 3. Head of Department to Administrative Head of Department to Special Secretary (Home).

4. In the case of police, for Home Guards, Prison and Fire Services, the recommendations should come through respective Director Generals/Head of the Department to Special Secretary, Home.

5. Six copies of the citations/recommendations duly signed by Head of Department in respect of Non Gazetted Staff and Head of Department & Administrative Head of Department for Gazetted Officer along with soft copy may be forwarded.

6. Citations/recommendations should be precise highlighting the

performance and achievements of the individual recommended.

7. Integrity Certificate to be signed by forwarding authority.

8. For NGOs/individuals and employees working under the establishment of the Deputy Commissioner, recommendations for deserving candidates should be submitted through proper channel as under: Dy. Commissioner of the district concerned to Commissioner, Nagaland to Special Secretary (Home).

9. No citations/recommendations will be accepted from the Deputy Commissioner directly.

10. Citations/recommendations received after the last date i.e, November 30, 2016 and any deviation from the above guidelines will be summarily rejected.

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The seminar will cover general topics on preparation for Civil and Technical Exams, Entrepreneurship and Skill development programs.

A press release informed that the resource person will be Jitu Chandra Bora, Officer on Special Duty, Nagaland, which is a Training Partner for National Digital Literacy Mission, under Deity Ministry of ICT Government of India.

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On the first day, the presentations were based on sedimentology and palaeontology & stratigraphy.

The second day had two sub themes on energy resources and structural geology, tectonics and ophiolites, informed a press release from Prof. B.V Rao. Afternoon session of the second day was dedicated to the annual general body meeting of ISAG, where awards instituted by the society were given to eminent scientists of the country for their outstanding contributions in the various field of geology.

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PheK, November 22 (mexN): The Chakhesang Students’ Union (CSU) in coordination with the Career Cliniq, Guwahati is organising circle wise career counselling in Phek district covering Pfutsero area, Chozuba and Phek respectively on November 25 and 26.

Both Government and private schools having classes of 9 and 10 under Pfutsero, Chozuba and Phek are asked to attend the seminar according to their own convenient and nearest venue. Class 11 and above are invited to attend the seminar. The Union appeal to all the Head of institutions to cooperate with the Union and sent the students for the seminar.

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St. Joseph catholic university Nagaland CM condole death of over 140 people NOVEMBER left over 100 injured," he session, Parliamentary Secchanged to St. Joseph university kOhIMA, 22 (PTI): Nagaland As- said while maintaining that retary for Municipal Affairs, Morung Express News Kohima | November 22

During the fourteenth session of the twelfth Nagaland Legislative Assembly, the nomenclature of the St. Joseph Catholic University (Nagaland) was changed to St. Joseph University, Nagaland. This change was based on the request made by the Governor PB Acharya “for amendment pertaining to the name of the University from St. Joseph Catholic University to avoid opening University in the name of any religion.”

This was written on a statement of object and reasons, dated November 19 by Deo Nukhu, Parliamentary Secretary, Higher and Technical Education.

In a meeting held on November 18, the cabinet discussed on the grounds of educational institutions named by any particular religion which may give precedent to establish the

university in the name of different religion. Although there was no bar for such nomenclatures (citing examples of Aligarh Muslim University, Banaras Hindu University), the cabinet mentioned that the sponsor DMI Foundation did not object to the request of changing of name, therefore the cabinet approved the proposal to change the nomenclature from St. Joseph Catholic University (Nagaland) to St. Joseph University Nagaland.

The motion for consideration and passing of amendments to the St. Joseph Catholic University (Nagaland) Bill, 2016 under Rule 100 was moved

by Deo Nukhu, Parliamentary Secretary, Higher and Technical Education for the amendments recommended by the Governor on Bill, 2016 which was taken into consideration and passed.

The request for introduction and passing of St.

Joseph Catholic University (Nagaland) Bill, 2016 in the Nagaland Legislative Assembly was received from Rev. Dr. James Thoppil, Bishop of Kohima and Chairman of all the Catholic Educational Institutions in Nagaland and was passed in the NLA on July 14, 2016. The main objective of the university is to establish and incorporate a private university in the State with emphasis on providing high quality and industry relevant education in the areas of Accounting, Financial Analysis and Management, Business Management, Applied Sciences, Engineering and Technology, Agriculture, Architecture, Law, Education, Medical Sciences and related areas approved by university from time to time sponsored by the DMI Foundation, Nagaland and to provide for matters connected therewith or incidental there to.

CM offers condolences to Kipili & family kOhIMA, NOVEMBER 22 (MExN): Chief Minister of Nagaland, TR Zeliang has expressed grief over the demise of Tsacholi, fatherin-law of Minister C. Kipili Sangtam, last evening after a brief illness.

“A prominent citizen of Kiphire town, he was a man dedicated to the service of the society. In all his years as a Dobashi, he rendered yeoman services for main-

tenance of peace, law and order in the society,” the CM said of the deceased in a condolence note. He further said that people remembered Tsacholi as a fair and efficient person known to have solved several critical cases with far-sightedness and with a sense of justice and honesty. In an area where local administration played a crucial role in assisting the district admin-

istration, he continued to render his services even after retirement as a DB when he was appointed as a Town Gaon Bura, the note added.

On behalf of the people of Nagaland, the CM extended heartfelt condolences to Minister Kipili and his family members.

“We pray that the Almighty grant solace and comfort to the bereaved family members at this hour of grief.”

Meetings & AppointMents Salt Christian College silver jubilee Salt Christian College, Dimapur will celebrate its silver jubilee on November 25, 10:00 am at the college campus with guest speaker, Rev. Mervyn Tan from Singapore. The theme of the event will be ‘Forward for Excellence’. Proprietor & Director of the college, Dr. M Panger Longchar has invited all the alumni to the event.

LRCL-1CA emergency meeting An emergency meeting of the Lotha Rengma CL-1 Contractor Association (LRCL-1CA) will be held on November 26, 11:00 am at Rengma Hoho office in Tseminyu Town. A press release from LRCL-1CA president, MS Khing has requested all the members of the association to attend the meeting without fail.

JKM meeting A meeting of Jangpetkong Kaketshir Mungdang (JKM) advisors, seniors, executives, executives & secretarial officials has been convened on November 29, 10:00 am onwards at the residence of JKM treasurer, Imtipokyim in Salangtem Ward, Mokokchung. All the members have been requested to attend the meeting without fail.

NASU 44 biennial general conference th

The Northern Angami Students’ Union (NASU) will hold its 44th biennial general conference at Rüsoma village from December 16 to 18 under the theme ‘Innovate, integrate & motivate.’ Minister for environment, forest & climate change Dr. Neikiesalie (Nicky) Kire will grace the conference as the chief guest. Neilasa Sopfü, DIG, fire & emergency service will be the guest of honour. The speakers of the conference include Thejao Vihienuo, director, RMSA, Dr, Kezhalezo Angami and Neisakuolie Mere Kesiyie, pastor, Central Baptist Church Kohima. The union has extended invitation to all the students, senior leaders and all wishers to grace the conference.

sembly today condoled the death of over 140 people in the Indore-Patna train derailment incident near Pukhrayan in Kanpur Dehat district on November 20.

Nagaland Chief Minister TR Zeliang expressed grief and sorrow over the accident on the first day of the winter session of the House, which began today.

"Pukhrayan train accident is one of the worst accidents, which killed more than 140 passengers and

the entire country is under shock and grief.

On behalf of the people of Nagaland, the Chief Minister announced Rs 10 lakh contribution towards the Prime Minister's Relief Fund.

He also conveyed deep condolences to the bereaved family members and prayed for the speedy recovery of the injured.

The House also observed two minute silence in remembrance of the departed soul.

On the first day of the

R Tohanba introduced the Nagaland Municipal (Third Amendment) Bill 2016 and a resolution to revoke with immediate effect the resolution passed by the State Assembly under Article 371A (1)(a) of the Constitution in regard to exemption of the state from implementing 33 percent women's reservation in Municipalities.

The bill and resolution would be taken up for consideration and its passage on November 24, Speaker Chotisuh Sazo said.

NSCN (IM) Tatar issues clarification

PhEk, NOVEMBER 22 (MExN): Apropos the news item “Pholami village council ‘ex-communicates’ NSCN (IM) Tatar” published on October 27, 2016 issue, Sahicu Vezhu, Tatar NSCN (IM) has issued clarification for “all false and baseless allegations against me to damage my good image and reputation by some vested interested people.”

In the clarification released to the media on November 22, Sahicu said that Vesopa Nakro, VCC, Pholami Village had a telephonic conversation with tax collector of NSCN (IM) Dakho on October 10, 2016 for army ration 2016-17.

“Dakho falsely informed to VCC Vesopa Nakro, where VCC believed and immediately convened the head of Departments emergen-

cy meeting on 13/10/16 to damage the hard earned peace and tranquility in the village and put false allegation on me, which has no mandate of the VCC,” it stated.

In the meeting, according to the clarification, “there was no agenda to ex-communicate or initiate non-cooperation towards the government (NSCN IM).” It claimed that the October 27 press release does not have the mandate or consensus of the village, and therefore stands null and void. “This only clearly shows their ill intention and ill motive of VCC against me to tarnish my image and reputation especially to my government which I served faithfully till today.” Sahicu further alleged that the Head GB of Pholami, who was

one of the two signatories of the press release, does not know the content of the release.

In connection to the Rs. 5000 collection of house tax for the year 2016-17, the NSCN (IM) Tatar agreed that he had received the amount on behalf of the region authority to attend official duty assigned to him on June 29, 2016.

Meanwhile, he appealed to “our” esteemed authority to consider his case and deliver justice.

“Whatever comes in my ways, for the greater interest of the Nagas and Pholami Village, I will whole heartedly, sincerely and honestly serve the government where I belong and also render my fullest support and co-operation to my native village- Pholami,” Sahicu asserted.

Operation Clean Wokha 2016 WOkhA, NOVEMBER 22 (MExN): Operation Clean Wokha under the mega project Love Earth Love Life initiated

by Team Metamorphosis is coming to a close for the current year 2016, informed Thungdemo Kyong, president, Team Metamorphosis, Wokha in a press release.

The program was launched on April 25 on the occasion of World Malaria Day. Prior to its launching, Team Metamorphosis with the Wokha district administration conducted a meeting with the implementing part-

ners, namely the Wokha district administration, Wokha Town Council, Education Department (SDEO), Lotha Eloe Hoho, Lotha Youth Hoho, Wokha District Chamber of Commerce & Industries, ANPSA Wokha unit, NVBDCP Wokha, Power Department, Wokha, and Public Health Engineering Department, Wokha.

“It is a community focused and community based program which will benefit the public once the people understand and implements it,” the Team Metamorphosis president stated.

Activities of the program include keeping the surroundings and streets of the colonies and educational institutions clean, effective usage of electrical energy by checking electricity thefts and unnecessary usage of electricity during daytime, planting of trees, maintaining tranquility and cohesive environment in the colonies, the release said.

The program also plans to harvest the rain water at Mt. Tiyi by locating the catchment area through the help of competent agencies or departments in the coming year.

The program is targeted to be implemented in Wokha Town only (for the time being) through an annual competition among the institutions and colonies and carries total prize money of Rs. 51,000 besides a running trophy and citations. “Once the people flow with the vision understanding its value and harvesting its benefit, it can be expanded to other places as well,” it was stated.

The awards for the three best performers in each category will be given to the deserving groups in the month of December every year.

Shilumar removed from NPF Central Office Bearers list kOhIMA, NOVEMBER 22 (MExN): President of Naga People’s Front (NPF), Dr. Shürhozelie Liezietsu has removed Shilumar from the list of Central Office Bearers of NPF with immediate effect until further order.

The action was taken against him for “indulging in anti-party activities” and also failing to renew his Pri-

mary and Active Membership in the party, according to a press release from Dr. Shürhozelie.

The release said that the Disciplinary Action Committee (DAC) of the party had issued show cause notice to Shilumar, Associate Press Secretary (Central) Vide No. DAC/SCN/2016 dated 23/5/2016 for failing to

turn up three consecutive times in the Central Office Bearers’ meeting.

In his reply dated 1/6/2016, he had failed to give sufficient reasons for his continuous absence in the meeting and therefore, the DAC kept him under observation for few months, the release added.

“He was indulging in anti-party activities dur-

ing the observation period.

And he even failed to renew his Primary and Active Membership in the party,” Dr. Shürhozelie claimed.

Therefore, in exercise of the powers conferred upon the president of the NPF under Article V Section 9 read with provision in Article XIV Clause I Sub-Clause d (ii) of the Party Constitution, the action was taken.

NPA welcomes NJWS guidelines DIMAPUR, NOVEMBER 22 (MExN): The Nagaland Press Association (NPA) has welcomed the notification issued by the Government of Nagaland on the guidelines for Nagaland Journalists’ Welfare Scheme (NJWS) and acknowledged the Department of Information and Public Relation for their effort in materializing the demand of the NPA for the welfare of the media persons in the state. According to the notification issued on October 3, 2016, the scheme has provisions for one-time exgratia relief on urgent basis to journalists and their families in cases of death, rendering permanent disability, major ailments and serious injuries in accidents. A press note from the NPA said that it has been steadfastly pursuing for such a welfare scheme for journalists. It added that the Nagaland Journalists Welfare Fund (NJWF) has brought much needed security for any unforeseen eventualities in the lives of journalists. In order to bring actual benefit to fraternity members, the NPA appealed to the state government to make the scheme operational and the fund available with immediate effect.

Nagaland Press Association informs DIMAPUR, NOVEMBER 22 (MExN): Nagaland Press Association (NPA) has informed all the journalists in Nagaland that it will be undertaking enrolment of new members and renewal of membership for those already registered. The forms for this purpose will be available with the respective media houses and the press clubs. Last date for the enrolment and renewal of membership is December 15, 2016. All concerned have been requested to adhere to the set deadline and submit the form either at the Press Point, Dimapur or any of the office bearers of the NPA.

Power supply to be disrupted in Mon district MOkOkchUNg, NOVEMBER 22 (MExN): Mokokchung Transmission Division SDO (Trans), Er Shiludi Longkumer has informed in a press release that the ongoing jungle cutting work along the 66KV transmission line under Mokokchung Transmission Division is now being carried out along Tuli-Naginimora line. “As such, supply of power will be disrupted occasionally till November 28. Therefore, affected consumers under Mon District are requested to bear with the inconvenience,” the press release added.

License to stock, sell fire crackers DIMAPUR, NOVEMBER 22 (MExN): Parties interested to stock and sell fire crackers have been directed to obtain permits for the same, i.e., license in Form LE-5 after duly filling up Form AE-5. The same may be obtained from the office of the Commissioner of Police, informed a press release from ADCP/PRO, Dimapur. The licenses will be issued totally on a temporary basis and the last date for submission of the Form will be December 15, 2016, it added.

ENSU MOCK mourns kOhIMA, NOVEMBER 22 (MExN): The Eastern Naga Students' Union Mount Olive College Kohima (ENSU MOCK) has expressed condolences at the sudden demise of Khaipong Tikhir, Press and Information Secretary, ENSU MOCK on October 19 in Dimapur. In a condolence message, ENSU MOCK stated that late Khaipong, a B.A 6th Semester student of Mount Olive College Kohima, impressed all who came across him with his simplicity and humbleness. “In his death ENSU MOCK has lost one of the finest personalities and young talented leader as a social worker in the society,” it added. “He was a man of young talent with a unique ability to excel at whatever field he chose.” Extending sympathy to the bereaved family, the union prayed that God will give them solace and comfort.

Assam Rifles apprehend one DIMAPUR, NOVEMBER 22 (MExN): 32 Assam Rifles along with Police representative apprehended one person with ammunition, explosive material, a welding machine and accessories used for weapons manufacturing on November 21 at Rilan village during a search operation. According to a press release from Assam Rifles, the apprehended person identified as R Samuel Lotha (41) was “involved in illegal trafficking of arms, ammunition, explosive and was also carrying out illegal repair to various weapons at his house.” He along with the recovered items was handed over to West Police Station, Dimapur for further interrogation, the release added.

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A-more to Naga Hospitality!

A state that plays host to the tireless Amur Falcons on their long migratory journey

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he poster of an incredible journey started us on our journey.

We were in Nagaland, visiting our good friend Chubatola Aier in the November of 2015. Chu was the Principal of C-Edge College showing us around a brand new college building that had emerged in the midst of the paddy fields

surrounding it - a living proof of a passion for breaking through - and a rare privilege for us!

Chu stopped at a poster in the library. It showed the Amur falcons on their migratory route from south eastern Siberia and northern China to southern Africa. The longest migratory route in the world going up to 22,000 km with a three and half day non-stop flight across the Arabian Sea. The pace of her encyclopedic narrative suddenly dropped as she popped the question – Do you want to see the falcons?

The falcons visit Nagaland annually for two months of roosting and they were here at this time of the year, she said. From poster to real life – that in itself was a flight of the imagination long enough for us. An opportunity to watch these birds would only extend the boundaries of the extraordinary already unfolding on the trip.

Time got magically trans-

formed in the next few hours.

3:00 pm – Off on a bumpy drive through the paddy fields in an Eeco car.

4:00 pm – We reached a clearing and jumped off the car trying to speed up the encounter. Some local guards lounging about near a makeshift shelter showed us typical Naga hospitality as we joined them in the open area bound by the synergy of anticipation as we began our wait.

4:30 pm – The sky turned spotty. Little circling dots started to come closer and closer as they dissolved over the silent trees.

5:00 pm – Swirls of dark clouds came down as the dots increased in number and the dance of the falcons began as they flew from left to right in an aerial ballet of spinning circles.

5:15 pm – We watched open mouthed as the migrants descended spotting every surrounding tree as they settled in for the evening. After all they

were going to fly non-stop once the roosting season was over!

5:30 pm - We had just participated in the milestone of an epic journey and the ride home was a silent one of awe.

After the visit to Nagaland, and the amazing encounter with the Amur Falcons, we returned to Hyderabad leaving a small gift for the College to do some activity of their wish. The offer came from the College, “Why not institute an Award?”

We quickly took it up, and now we have the Balakhrishnan Ramanathan Award for Subject Topper in Environmental Studies. We hope that this Award shall not only be an incentive for the students, but also a small contribution to environmental awareness so that our amazing Amur falcons too might continue to find their roosting place in Nagaland.

(Prepared for the Balakrishnan Ramanathan EVS Award, based on the visit to Nagaland, November 2015

by Indu and Kala Ramanathan, Singapore/Hyderabad)

Importance of Crop rotation in agriculture

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rop rotation is one of the oldest and most effective cultural control strategies.

It means the planned order of specific crops planted on the same field, it also means that the succeeding crop belongs to different family than the previous crop. The rotation may vary from 2 or 3 year or longer period. The main objective is to get maximum profit from least investment without impairing the soil fertility. Soil is the base for crop plant growth and development. Successful crop husbandry depends on the choice of right crop in the right soil. In deciding sequence of crops in a rotation, soil types, fertility and its health, crop rooting habit, inputs availability and their prices, agroclimatic and socioeconomic conditions of the farmer, farmers' skill and knowledge should be taken into consideration.

Useful tips in planning crop rotation: 1. Make a list of the crops you want to grow but taking into consideration the markets de-

mand of your produce.

2. It is better to grow legumes before grains or cereals because legumes fix atmospheric nitrogen into the soil and add more organic matter to the soil.

3. The crops with tap roots should be followed by those which have fibrous root system, as this helps in proper and uniform use of nutrients from the soil.

4. Exhaustive crops should be followed by less exhaustive crops because exhaustive crops like potato, maize and sugarcane need more inputs such as better tillage, fertilizers and greater number of irrigations.

5. The crop of the same family should not be grown in succession because they act like alternate hosts for insects, pests and diseases.

6. Practice green manuring to maintain the soil fertility status.

7. On sloppy lands which are prone to erosion an alternate cropping of erosion promot-

ing and erosion resisting crops like legumes should be adopted.

8. Always keep farm records.

Characteristics of good crop rotation: 1. It should be adoptable to the existing soil climate and economical factor.

2. It should be based on proper land utilization.

3. It should contain sufficient number of soil improving crops to maintain and build up organic matter content of the soil.

4. It should provide sufficient fodder for livestock reared on farm.

5. It should be so arranged so as to make economy in production and labour utilization.

6. It should be so arranged as to help in control of weeds, plant diseases and pests.

7. It should provide maximum area under most profitable cash crops adopted in the area.

Hannah Krujia SMS – Agronomy KVK, Phek Dist.

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The Power of Truth

The Morung Express volume Xi issue 322

By Dr. Asangba Tzüdir

The Power of the Press

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he ‘fight’ towards ensuring clean election has received a much needed psychological and moral boost with the coming together of the 7 newspaper houses in Nagaland with a strong “statement of commitment” to the call of clean elections in Nagaland. This move, which demonstrates the power of the press, is indeed laudable not just in the context of clean election but for the larger good of the society in validating ethics of responsible journalism.

Over the years, during elections certain candidates are being held in ‘high esteem’ in being endorsed and proudly declared as their village or organisations candidate in the newspapers. Wherein, restrictions are imposed and no one is allowed to vote for the candidate of their choice, and against their ‘will’ one is made to vote for the candidate endorsed by the Village Council or by their organisation.

The right to vote is a legal right and thereby, no individual having this right can be detained or prevented from voting.

Translating this right, it also gives the voter the right to vote for a candidate freely so also the right to ‘reject’ without being conditioned or infringed on one’s freewill and the freedom of choice. Thus, open declarations and endorsements in the papers go against both the ‘will’ of the Indian Constitution so also the legal right of the people. Such declarations also come in the way of clean election campaign headed by NBCC. As such, the press fraternity has rightfully and in a manner most responsible declared the “statement of commitment” and thereby made a strong move towards safeguarding the voting rights of the people.

In the struggle for clean election, the goal of achieving its desired objective can come only through a collective responsibility - a moral responsibility. NBCC alone cannot achieve the objectives of clean election. In tune with the press commitment, and to push the clean election campaign forward, the apex bodies of each Naga tribe can also come together for the cause of clean election. This will gain further momentum, if the various apex bodies can also come out with a strong communique to the Village Councils debarring them from declaring and endorsing a particular candidate in addition to tightening the principles of clean election that includes besides others, a clean electoral roll and the principle of One Person – One Vote.

At a time when the ‘freedom of the press’ is being curtailed through various forms of restrictions, the press houses resolve to come together for the cause of clean election augurs well for the future of our rights, for democracy and for a just society. Hopefully, this coming together, and thereby forming a support base for each other, will see a more powerful and unified press fraternity in standing for issues that concerns the rights and welfare of the people.

In issuing the joint “statement of commitment” and in reassertion of its power, the press has rekindled the trust of the people besides creating a much needed psychological niche.

(Dr. Asangba Tzüdir is Editor of Heritage Publishing House. He contributes a weekly guest editorial to the Morung Express. Comments can be mailed to asangtz@gmail.com)

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The lost glories of Bangalore

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ften referred to as the Silicon Valley of India for being the hub for information technology (IT) companies in the country, the city of Bangalore (now Bengaluru), according to the arguments put forth in this book, has lost its traditional charm at the hands of modernity and enterprise.

"Askew" may be a rather unconventional title for this scholarly work, but the author's attention to detail in chronicling the journey of Karnataka's capital, "from a paradise for pensioners to an El Dorado of the future", will live to tell the many unknown tales of the old city.

The author's focus on those who have contributed to the city -- in ways both good and bad -- vividly narrates the stories of the planners, writers, intellectuals, actors, politicians, entrepreneurs and their children, theatre artists, the IT sector, hoteliers and even the commoners.

"Looked at through the lens of a Wordsworth poem," George writes, "Bangalore in its youth began in gladness but thereof came in the end Book Review: Askew - A Short Biography of despondency and Bangalore; Author: T.J.S. George; Publisher: madness."

Aleph; Pages: 116; Price: 299 After careful research and citing historical evidence, the book presents a blow-by-blow account of Bangalore's rise to modernity and, at the same time, its continued march towards losing the age-old charm associated with the city.

This is not a recent phenomenon. Even in the 1980s, when George "embraced the glorious city", he often heard the earlier residents complaining of similar changes.

"They would tell me how in the 1950s telephone numbers were in easy four-digit configurations, how the city bus service went to outlying areas..., and how an air ticket from Bangalore to Bombay cost Rs 285."

These imageries fascinated George, but he thought it was unfair of the old-timers to imply that the "city's charm" was gone. In his Bangalore, "the traffic was civilized, the parks were green and the trees full of birds".

Not surprisingly, by 2015 it was George's turn to grieve over the lost glories of Bangalore. "In all probability," George writes, "what bothered me were non-issues to Bangalore's new citizens just as what bothered folks in the 1950s and 1960s were non-issues for me in the 1980s."

The most significant argument that George makes is that even though Bangalore had etched a narrative of growth throughout history, the speed at which IT altered its sociology and economy made the city "unbearable".

"The old agreeable Bangalore was now replaced by an aggressive Bangalore where no one had time for his neighbours.

Everyone was chasing success as measured by a new consumerist value system," asserts George, while also narrating the horrors caused to the city's ecology.

Why did modernity and enterprise make Bangalore unbearable?

"The answer is that Bangalore's elected leaders, administrators and builders disobeyed Kempe Gowda's mother."

Kempe Gowda, the fabled founder of Bangalore, was given two instructions by his mother in the 1530s before setting out to build his dream capital: "Keregalam kattu, marangalam nedu (Build lakes, plant trees)". Gowda created a hundred lakes and lined the pathways with wide, leafy trees.

Fast-forward to modern times. George, with visible sarcasm, regrets that politicians and land dealers of today were born to "different kinds of mothers" as, in just about three decades, 2,000 hectares of lakes were filled up and, in the late 2000s alone,

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Liam Turner New Internationalist

The deadly business of grassroots climate activism A recent report found that 2015 was the deadliest year on record for environmental activists, raising concerns for those who continue to fight on the frontline

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t’s 2015, and Honduran campaigner Berta Cáceres has just won the Goldman Environmental Prize for grassroots environmentalism in South and Central America. The crowd claps as she walks up to the podium in her silver-sequined dress, a slight smile on her face. Then the room goes quiet, and Berta adopts a much more serious tone.

She speaks of her people, the Lenca, and their constant battle to protect their land. She speaks of how the world must break free from the grasp of ‘rapacious capitalism, racism and patriarchy’ that will ultimately lead to its self-destruction. She speaks of how her people’s sacrifice is not just for them, but for the world and everyone in it. She ends by dedicating the award to the martyrs who have given their lives in the struggle to defend our natural resources.

Less than a year later, armed men would break into her house in the middle of the night and murder her in cold blood, making her the latest to die for her cause. She was 44.

Climate activism has always been risky. Not only are there hazards that come from protesting at large, industrial sites, there is also the danger that comes from conflict with people whose interests lie with extractivist transnational companies. Ultimately, those who make a stand put themselves in harm’s way one way or another.

In fact, there’s evidence to suggest that climate activism is now more dangerous than ever. In June, a report by Global Witness revealed that 2015 was the deadliest year for environmental activists. It had recorded a total of 186 killings across 16 different countries, an increase of 59 per cent from the previous year. Global Witness also believes this number should actually be much higher, as a lack of reliable data meant that they weren’t able to record all fatal incidents.

A woman holds signs asking for justice after the murder of Berta Cáceres in a rally at New York City's Honduran mission, on 17 march, 2016.

movements in the Global South at a time when it is becoming increasingly dangerous to be a climate activist. But, according to Joanna, some of these activists have to make a stand – otherwise their way of life may become irrevocably altered.

‘Many frontline community members do not feel they have a choice,’ she explains. ‘I have had grassroots colleagues say to me, “I know I might lose my life, but if I lose my land and our way of life is destroyed by this project, that life is not worth living.”

They have no illusions about the danger. Berta CáceAN INcreASINg threAt In a postscript to the Global Witness report – en- res and so many leaders like her knew that they were titled ‘On Dangerous Ground’ – campaign leader Bil- risking their lives every day they do this.’ ly Kyte said: ‘As demand for products like minerals, timber and palm oil continues, governments, com- A dIffereNt kINd of dANger Those who come to harm from standing up to panies and criminal gangs are seizing land in defiance of the people who live on it. Communities that extractivist practices are almost entirely from develtake a stand are increasingly finding themselves in oping countries in the Global South. Activists who the firing line of companies’ private security, state make a stand in the West, however, seem to face a different kind of danger. forces and a thriving market for contract killers.’

Ella Gilbert is a member of Plane Stupid, a netThe report revealed that activists in Brazil were the worst hit, with a total of 50 recorded deaths. The work of grassroots activists who take nonviolent direct action against aviation expansion. In July last Philippines was the next highest, with 36 deaths.

One of the key reasons for the high rate of murders year, she was one of a group of 13 activists who cut of environmental activists in Brazil is the ongoing fight a hole in the fence around Heathrow Airport and to save the Amazon. It’s no secret that some illegal chained themselves to railings on the northern runtimber companies hire criminal gangs to ensure their way, protesting against the recommendation that a operations continue unopposed. When these compa- new runway should be added to the airport.

The new runway project eventually did get the nies are challenged, they often utilize these gangs in an extremely brutal way. Isídio Antonio, for example, go-ahead, but the group’s actions were not entirely was murdered for defending his land against the in- without consequences – at least not for the activists themselves. They allegedly cost the airport £14,000 terests of more powerful organizations. ($17,500) due to flight cancellations and, as a result, all 13 were found guilty of aggravated trespass and No choIce ‘Fighting against climate-change destruction in being unlawfully airside. They were each given a sixthe Global South has always been dangerous work,’ week custodial sentence, which was later changed to says Joanna Levitt Cea of the International Devel- a suspended sentence of 12 months. On top of that, opment Exchange (IDEX). ‘And in the past couple they were sentenced to 120-180 hours of mandatory of years, my goodness, we have been losing a lot of community service and had to pay costs of between £500 and £1,000 ($625-$1,250). incredible people.’

Despite this, Ella is convinced that such actions are IDEX is currently in the midst of a transition and will be renamed Thousand Currents. The founda- worth taking, even when there is a risk of severe repertion is to place more of an emphasis on grassroots cussions. ‘I absolutely and wholeheartedly think pro-

tests like this are essential,’ she says. ‘Partly because we face sentences like this. Sending peaceful protesters to jail is an utterly ridiculous thing to do, and it needs to be challenged. Things don’t get changed with petitions and marches; it takes people who are willing to make a sacrifice to get things done, and, yes, to face criminal charges and potentially prison.’

The Heathrow 13 protest isn’t an isolated case.

Earlier this year, 25 peaceful protesters were arrested following a demonstration outside the Horse Hill exploratory site near Gatwick Airport. Fifteen of their cases were quickly dropped, with another following suit not long after. However, the other nine protesters face fines totalling £1,235 ($1,500). They’ve since launched a crowdfunding campaign to help pay their costs.

Ella believes that protests akin to those of the Heathrow 13 and Horse Hill demonstrations are needed if we are to challenge the threat of a climate crisis. But does she think these protests will be enough?

‘We must have a diversity of tactics to achieve what we need,’ she says. ‘That means people using “legit” means – for example, through the parliamentary process – alongside more spiky direct-action approaches. I sincerely hope it will be enough, because it has to be. Otherwise we’re fucked.’

Worth the rISk The battle for a cleaner, greener world is being fought on many fronts. It is being fought in countries that are both rich and poor, hot and cold, large and small. Some fight because they have to, others because they believe they have to. Although some face more severe dangers than others, they all agree that it is worth it for the sake of their cause.

Midway through her speech, Berta Cáceres pauses and looks directly at the camera. ‘Let us wake up!’ she urges. ‘Let us wake up, humankind! We’re out of time.’ It takes a few seconds before the room is quiet enough for Berta to continue. This is the message that resonates the most.

Berta Cáceres is survived by four children, all of whom continue to fight in her name.

SDGs: Making the Universal Agenda Truly Universal Paloma Durán

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Inter Press Service

ne of the key features of the 2030 Agenda which the United Nations and member states identified in the lead up to the SDG agreement was the principle of universality.

After managing to get the pivotal agreement on the global framework for the new Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) agreed upon last year, it is now critical to continue this momentum and understand the opportunities and challenges it creates for the private sector as partners in sustainable development efforts.

Building on our interest to tip the scales and generate greater private sector engagement, the UN Sustainable Development Goals Fund (SDG Fund) in collaboration with its Private Sector Advisory Group and the Global Compact examined these questions through a new report, Universality and the SDGs: A Business Perspective. The report, launched last week highlights varied perspectives from both large and small companies working to understand the commonality of the new development agenda.

Universality in this context is defined by the UN as “applicable to all countries, while taking into account different national realities, capacities and levels of development that respect national policies and principles.” Thus

the notion of Universality also envisions that everyone has a role to play in development and poverty alleviation efforts framing the development agenda.

The business community has, and continues to be deemed an important partner for us, serving as a critical economic engine and multiplier to catalyze economic and social development programs in our 23 joint programs around the world. The task at hand is to now reinforce this commitment and ensure that companies of all sizes and sectors are properly aware of the new SDGs. To this end, the outcomes of the report were based on a year-long series of workshops and dialogues and reflected input from over 100 firms across a variety of regions and industry sectors. These findings stemming from countless interviews and in-depth questions were not unexpected and mainly in-line with our experience at the SDG Fund. We found that companies were keen to address the new set of goals which they viewed as critical to their core business activities, but many firms still struggled to fully understand the depth of the goals.

The report also mirrored some of our unique experience working with the private sector. For example, while many firms are already working in areas linked to the SDGs, this work is not

always associated with the same “UN” or development language. In fact, many companies articulate the “global goals” using other mechanisms, including using other metrics or reporting based on environmental, social and corporate governance (ESG) indicators or other industry standards.

The new report offers some other useful findings. First, companies both small and large are increasingly aware of the concept of the SDGs, but many firms did not fully grasp the intricacies of the SDGs in context of their work or internal operations.

In addition, although many companies find a clear and added value to framing sustainability initiatives through the SDGs which provide a unified set of globally accepted principles–many companies are still accustomed to working within the confines of their philanthropic and CSR programs.

Despite a strong willingness to embrace the SDGs, many companies are exploring how to best integrate the SDGs into their work. But perhaps the most compelling case for the SDG Fund’s continued efforts to engage companies in a “co-design, co-invest and co-implement policy” is that the private sector remains eager to work on global challenges.

Companies continue to express their

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desire to be brought into the process to build innovative and robust multi-stakeholder partnerships at the local level and very often with UN partners.

Undoubtedly, with the one-year anniversary of the 2030 agenda approaching in January, this new report reminds us that the UN can and should play a more active role in educating and informing companies on the “universal” dimensions of the SDGs. It is also important to continue to translate the new agenda into language and simplified reporting metrics that are palatable for businesses of all sizes – all of which means greater education on how companies can integrate the SDGs in their value chains, disseminate accessible resources and tools to promote learning, and support implementation and alignment across sectors.

In the end, the universality principle embedded in the SDGs provides a clear invitation for action and alignment to advance the new development agenda.

We hope to continue to raise public awareness and foster the much needed dialogue and advocacy required to encourage business to support the SDGs. In addition, our report highlights additional information on the ongoing work of the SDG Fund, including Private Sector Advisory Group case studies that continue to build the case for greater engagement in development, especially across sectors and with welcome actors like the private sector.

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he Times Educational Supplement has compiled a list of novels for students to read before leaving school, voted for by teachers. The top t 1. 1984 - George Orwell 2. To Kill A Mockingbird - Harper Lee 3. Animal Farm - George Orwell 4. Lord of the Flies - William Golding 5. Of Mice and Men - John Steinbeck 6. The Harry Potter Series - JK Rowling 7. A Christmas Carol - Charles Dickens 8. The Catcher in the Rye - JD Salinger 9. Great Expectations - Charles Dickens

10. Pride and Prejudice - Jane Austen 11. The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time - Mark Haddon 12. The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas John Boyne 13. Jane Eyre - Charlotte Bronte 14. Brave New World - Aldous Huxley 15. Wuthering Heights - Emily Bronte 16. Frankenstein - Mary Shelley 17. Birdsong - Sebastian Faulks 18. A Kestrel for a Knave - Barry Hines 19. The Lord of the Rings trilogy - JRR Tolkien 20. Danny, Champion of the World Roald Dahl

Should teachers undergo refresher trainings every 2/3 years to enhance quality education?

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es, teachers’ refresher courses are extremely important especially for a state like Nagaland because of the following reasons.

1. As it is a known fact in our state that people take this job as an earning opportunity and not building opportunity.

2. "Who dares to teach must never cease to learn" is foreign to many.

3. 'Frog in a well' attitude is deeply rooted in our blood.

4. Mediocre teacher is a threat to any nation and we have many.

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Avilie Dzuvichu,

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es, teachers should definitely undergo refresher trainings every 2/3 years or if possible 4/5 years to enhance quality education and hold this particular training as important as a food we consume everyday for our daily survival.

Refresher trainings should be a part of every teacher's life. Teachers who have never undergone these types of training, no matter how sophisticated or inspirational he/ she may be or how marvellous or brilliant he/ she may have been, I could say, there is lacking, incomplete in them somewhere deep down, the knowledge of something significant based on their (teacher) educational life.

Significantly, we must all be aware that

for the student to excel with outstanding performance, the teacher should be proficient enough and for the teacher to be sophisticated and proficient it's only possible if he/she underwent refresher training.

Every teacher once was a student. They had the same beliefs of what every student of today had in their minds. We tend to possess only degrees and not the knowledge of the subject which would be useful in our days to come. In fact, we pledge high scorer students in academic as the most venerable or say, the respected citizen in our society. All these beliefs would not have occurred in our people's mind and there might be existing somewhere the super 1st class quality education in our state if every teacher, from primary to college teachers, underwent a refresher training.

Lastly but not the least, let us all join our hands together and have a sense of moral rectitude and encourage the teachers to have refresher trainings, regarding the enhancing of quality education for the smooth running and effective functioning of the institutions and moreover, for the benefit of every students.

I, for one absolutely and totally agree that teachers should undergo refresher trainings every 2/3 years to enhance high quality education.

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Lower Nagabazar Colony, Kohima

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different language is a different vision of life,” said Federico Fellini, one of the most influential filmmakers. You could be travelling abroad for vacation or work, or you could be shifting base to another country, knowledge of the native language can completely change your experience of a foreign land. And with increasing globalization, knowing foreign languages increases the employability of a person. It also helps one in discovering new culture, enjoying music, art and literature from across the borders.

L earning material is now easily accessible in this tech savvy world.

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ciations or sentence formation. Techcircle lists five apps that can help you learn a new language: Spanish : S p a n i s h Conversation Courses (Free): This app will help you learn Spanish in an interesting way with the help of videos. It has videos for all levels of learning, which are very simple and easy to understand.

Beginning from the very basic first grade level, it can teach a high level of vocabulary. Its subjects include basic Spanish, vocabulary, listening practices and special videos meant for travel. It

also has a series of videos meant for learning the vocabulary for manners and etiquette, doctor’s vocabulary, law enforcement vocabulary, etc.

French: Learn French Speak French (developed

by Busuu Limited, free up to basic level): This app will teach you the basics of French language in an interactive and fun way. Tests after each exercise, games and audios make this app very easy to learn from.

When you tap to learn a new word, you get to know a “grammar tip” for the word and an audio to help with right pronunciation.

The course is divided into many lessons and these lessons will teach you vocabulary on the basis of the type of conversation you choose, for example – culture, law and politics, extended family, job interview, parenting, holiday forecast, etc. Lessons can be learnt offline also by making a payment and becoming a premium user.

German: Learn German with Babbel (free up to basic level): This app has two separate courses for Beginner and Advanced level users. Very simple and interactive interface with audios will keep you engaged in learning the language. The lessons are of small duration so that they can fit into one’s busy schedule. Grammar exercises, speech recognition and vocabulary for a wide gamut of topics will help you master the language.

Italian: Learn Italian (developed by MosaLingua Crea, free up to basic level): It’s an easy and fun app with a lot of interactive

Aadhaar card compulsory for JEE Main 2017

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n pursuance of a Ministry of Human Resource Development notification, the fifth Joint Entrance Examination (Main) in 2017 will be conducted on April 2, 2017 (Sunday) by the JEE Apex Board for admission to Undergraduate Engineering Programmes in NITs, IITs and other Centrally Funded Technical Institutions. However, this time Aadhar card details have been made

compulsory for aspirants who wish to appear for the exam.

According to the notification issued on November 10, 2016, all candidates who are Indian citizens should possess an Aadhaar card issued by UIDAI with their correct details. At the time of filling the application form for JEE (Main) 2017, the candidates will have to enter their Aadhaar number, name, date of birth and gen-

der, which will be validated with UIDAI’s data.

In case, these particulars do not match, the candidate will not be able to fill the application form of JEE (Main) 2017. Therefore, the candidates are advised to ensure that their Aadhaar card has correct details of their name, date of birth and gender as per school records. If there is some mismatch in these details, the candidates

should immediately get it corrected in Aadhaar data or school records, as the case may be.

Aspiring candidates have to apply online only through the JEE (Main) website www.jeemain.nic. in. The online application process will start from December 1, 2016, onwards. The last date for application is January 2, 2017, and the fee can be paid till January 3, 2017.

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A small program for students of Bejing School Tobu and Government High School Tobu was organised by Sentilong Ozukum, SDO (Civil) on November 21, where he handed over Solar Lamp, Instrument box, Pen, “Tista” paper and study materials for all the students. He congratulated all the students for being selected to sit for HSLC Exam. MA Wanmai, Headmaster, BST thanked the SDO for his immense contribution and dedication towards the students community from Tobu Area. The programme was attended by Chaplin of Police Fellowship, Youth Director, TTBC and teaching staffs of both schools.

Dream ChIlD Dream!

“To be or not to be, that is the question” is what Hamlet asked when faced with the dilemma of existence. Indeed, life attains its significance only in the face of such existential predicament: Is life worth living? Yet, what makes life worth living are dreams, dreams that give life its meaning and purpose. Without dreams, the essence of humanity is lost. What redeems us as persons, as individuals is our capacity to dream and dare to achieve that which we have envisioned for ourselves. Let not the fate of Hamlet be the fate of our society’s youth.

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A. Kirsty Gilmour B. Li Xuerui C. Saina Nehwal D. PV Sindhu 3. which actor from nagaland from plays a part in recent Bollywood film ‘Force 2’ A. Zhokhoi Chuzho B. Neangs Conerr C. Meren Ozukum D. Bendang Walling 4. Which of the following has been named as the world’s fastest supercomputer, as per recently released Top500 list of supercomputers?

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exercises. One can learn through flash cards, listening to audios and then repeating after it. The app uses a lot of pictures, which can help one memorize the words. One can explore vocabulary catering to different topics and also track the progress. It also has exercises for helping one learn how to write, selfevaluate and memorize.

The easy to use format of the app makes it stand out.

Japanese: Mirai Japanese (by Mirai LLP, free on iOS and paid on android): The one-to-one lessons by this app are much like lessons from a personal tutor.

The native Japanese speaking guide will support the users to get the right pronunciations. It starts from the very basic and can prepare a user to get to a normal conversational level.

The course is divided into fifty lessons and all have audio instructions by language professionals, one by a Japanese native and one by an English native.

The dialogue-based learning makes it an interactive exercise.

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everal discourses have been carried out on the problems of youth confronting our society today. Informal discussions on this issue has become common with parents at homes and other places of gathering. Yet, solutions seem to be elusive. Increasingly, we are witnessing violent and restlessness, degrading moral values, rise in mental illness, and disturbing fashions and trends. To top it all, much like Trishanku, our youth appears to be suffering from incurable dilemmas, which keeps oscillating at the crossroads of modernity and tradition.

There’s no denial that over the years there has developed a segregation between the two types of youth in our society. This calls for initiating necessary measures at the earliest before the gap becomes too prominent for change.

I had the chance to get some insightful and personal stories of teenagers at a prayer institute. One in particular, a twisted story of a boy, got me thinking: we were never born wicked; it is the situation and certain kinds of treatment that branded us as evil and changed the direction of who we want to become.

This boy’s mother had left him when he was very young. After 18 long years, he reunited with his mother. But his mother would introduce him to her neighbours as her cousin. One day he decided to kill her for all the pains she caused him, and for being ashamed of claiming him as her own son. With this single purpose of ending her mother’s life, he joined a satanic

-Veduvolu Khusoh, Assistant Professor, Department of English cult to gain extraordinary powers. Thankfully, perhaps by divine intervention, before he could realize his goal, he ended up at the prayer institute. His future appears bleak but he hopes to make it big someday.

Another story of a 15 year old girl: her parents sent her to a boarding school from Class I, though they lived in the same town. She hated it and felt unwanted. She wasn’t able to comprehend why she couldn’t live with her parents. In order to get their attention she tried all sorts of repulsive things, but in vain. She never could get what she wanted - the attention and love of her parents. However, if you ask her about her dreams, her face would immediately light up. She has so much passion for fashion and modelling. I wonder, will she ever get the support of her parents to pursue her dream?

One more: a young boy once told me that he has no aim in life, and there’s no point in having one because he’s not bright enough to crack competitive exams, and there is no hope in becoming an entrepreneur either as his parents are not rich enough to help him start his venture. I was confronted with a predicament for which I had no wisdom to offer. The ambiguous attitude of our youth towards government jobs being the only respectable and secure occupation is sadly too common. As far as entrepreneurship is concerned, many wrongly believe that only individuals from wellto-do families can become successful.

We get so caught up with reports of corruption and other issues of our State that we neglect these issues that require our immediate attention. Our youth are highly misinformed about life.

One of the major contributors to these issues, I believe, is a lack of inspiring role models. We haven’t had a great leader that we could look up to in a very long time. If you ask the youngsters today who Dr Talimeran Ao is, don’t be flabbergasted by their response because they have no idea about the history of this great Naga footballer! The story of how Dr T. Ao led the Indian Football Team in London without football boots on his feet, or the story of how our brave Naga leaders walked for days secretly and managed to reach Guwahati to listen to Mahatma Gandhi remain unknown to the new generation. There are many inspiring stories like these, but sadly we are forgetting them all.

In Assam, an outdoor stadium at Koliabor (near Nagaon), and an indoor stadium at Cotton College in Guwahati has been named after Dr Talimeran Ao, but nothing befitting his legacy has been done in Nagaland. Why have we stopped glorifying all these great Naga people? Our youngsters should be aware of these sublime stories, feel proud, and be inspired. Being brave; standing up for what we believe in, even if it means sacrificing our lives and helping out one another in the community, is an integral part of our roots. These good-old-days’ tradition should be passed on from gen-

eration to generation as we progress towards modernity.

On the brighter side we do have so many extraordinarily talented and brilliant young people who need proper guidance to unleash their full potential.

I am optimistic that if we come together as parents, educators, and citizens, encourage our youth to look beyond government jobs, give them enough attention and let them understand the value of family and friendship, adorn them with moral values, quality education, and equip them with life skills and a sense of patriotism, then, like a comet through flames we will seize the future triumphantly.

Is this visionary dream of another Naga woman going to the guillotine, to be mocked and then killed by her pessimist readers? Even though we are not too fortunate to have a glorious past due to our struggle for identity and freedom, we can still write our stories of victory.

The past does not write our future, we do! If we filter out the best of traditions and modernity, nothing can stop our youth from going far in life. The question is this - is our society listening to our stories ... the stories of our dreams?

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Yet another day of washout in Parliament New DelhI, November 22 (PtI): Parliament today saw yet another day of washout with an aggressive opposition raking up a fresh demand for Rs 10 lakh compensation to the kin of each of those who died due to problems post demonetisation besides pressing for presence of Prime Minister Narendra Modi during the debate on the issue.

Neither the Rajya Sabha nor the Lok Sabha could transact any business due to continuous uproar and pandemonium, leading to their premature adjournment. This was the fourth straight working day of Parliament to be wasted.

In the Lok Sabha, the opposition, which was joined by AIADMK in targeting the government, continued to press for a debate under a rule which entails voting even as the ruling side vehemently resisted it.

Amid noisy Opposition protests, Parliamentary Affairs Minister Ananth Kumar maintained that the government was willing to debate every aspect of the issue.

Congress leader Mallikarjun Kharge and Trinamool Congress' Sudip Bandhopadhyay said they wanted a debate but demanded the Prime Minister's presence.

Due to the uproar, the House was adjourned for the day, just after noon.

In the Rajya Sabha, Opposition parties unitedly stalled proceedings by maintaining that debate on demonetisation cannot be resumed until the Prime Minister is present in the House.

They also raked up a fresh demand that compensation of Rs 10

lakh should be paid to the kin of each of the "70 people" who died due to problems after notes of Rs 500 and Rs 1000 were scrapped.

The rare show of unity in opposition camp saw Congress and TMC coordinating and arch rivals of poll-bound Uttar Pradesh SP and BSP jointly shouting slogans.

The treasury benches countered them by shouting demands for resumption of the debate on the issue.

The House was repeatedly adjourned before the final one at minutes past 3 PM. No sooner were the listed papers laid on the table at the start of the day's proceedings, Sharad Yadav (JD-U) said the government should pay a compensation of Rs 10 lakh to kin of the 70 people who lost their lives due to hardships caused by withdrawal of 500 and 1000 rupee notes.

Naresh Agarwal (SP) and Mayawati (BSP) said Modi should be called before starting discussion on the demonetisation.

"He should come and listen to the pain people have faced because of his decision," Mayawati said.

Leader of the Opposition Ghulam Nabi Azad (Cong) said the opposition is ready for discussion on the issue but Prime Minister should come to the House first.

As he spoke, members of the BJP moved into the aisles raising slogans.

At this point, TMC members carrying placards of "Financial Emergency" trooped into the Well, with Congress members following suit.

In emotional speech, Modi defends currency spike New DelhI, November 22 (IaNS): In an emotional speech to parliament members from his ruling BJP, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday vehemently defended the demonetisation move, saying it was done for the benefit of the people.

Addressing the BJP Parliamentary Party meeting here, Modi urged the members to counter what he called was "misinformation" being spread by the opposition parties on the demonetisation of Rs 500

and Rs 1,000 currency notes.

"We came to power for the poor, not for our own sake," the Prime Minister said in his speech, according to Parliamentary Affairs Minister Ananth Kumar.

"The poor, the lower middle class and middle class have been suffering since the last 70 years due to corruption and black money."

"This decision is in favour of the people and against black money, corruption and counterfeit currency. Our target is fight a long battle against all these," said Modi, according to Ananth Kumar.

According to sources, the Prime Minister said that demonetisation decision is just a "beginning of government's crusade against

black money and corruption", and such type of actions will be continued.

Sources also said that Prime Minister asked party leaders not to use the word "surgical strike" for demonetisation.

"Don't call it a surgical strike. Only a soldier can do that," a source quoted Modi as saying at the meeting.

Incidentally, BJP President Amit Shah, in his first reaction after demonetisation scheme was announced, had dubbed the move as surgical strike on black money and corruption.

The BJP Parliamentary Party also passed a resolution backing the government's decision to spike the high value currencies. The resolution was moved by Home Minister Rajnath Singh.

Modi in line of fire as united opposition steps up attack New DelhI, November 22 (IaNS): A united opposition on Tuesday stepped up its attack on the government, especially Prime Minister Narendra Modi, over demonetisation of high value currency. Delhi's ruling Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) took to the streets, while 10 political parties braced for a protest inside Parliament House on Wednesday.

Congress Vice President Rahul Gandhi, in a dig at Prime Minister Modi, questioned his alleged absence from both Houses of Parliament, which has been unable to function due to chaos over the demonetisation of 500 and 1,000 rupee notes. "The Prime Minister can speak on TV, can

speak at a pop concert, but why not in the Parliament," asked Gandhi referring to Modi's Saturday address at a Coldplay concert.

The Congress has announced a protest with 10 other opposition parties, including the Samajwadi Party, the Bahujan Samaj Party, Nationalist Congress Party, the Left parties, the Janata Dal-United, on Wednesday near Mahatma Gandhi's statue in Parliament.

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, who has been at the forefront of the protests against demonetisation, will lead a protest at the Jantar Mantar in New Delhi on Wednesday.

Hundreds of Aam Aadmi Party took to the streets to protest the demonetisa-

tion move. More than 50 AAP leaders, including Delhi's Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia, were detained - and then freed - after leading a protest, from near Jantar Mantar monument towards Parliament. Several AAP members of the Delhi assembly also joined the noisy protest, carrying placards demanding the reversal of the November 8 demonetisation of high value currency that has led to a cash chaos.

Meanwhile, Shiv Sena, which had joined the protest march led by Trinamool Congress earlier, took a complete U-turn in their stance on demonetisation. A delegation of Shiv Sena MPs met Prime Minister Narendra Modi and lauded the move as

"a bold and historic decision" and assured their full support.

The Communist Party of India Marxist (CPI-M) on Tuesday blamed Prime Minister Modi for continued disruptions in Parliament over demonetisation, and claimed that Modi's continued avoiding both Houses was a "contempt" of Parliament. "If the discussion is on one of Prime Minister's announcements, he should be there to listen to the debate...It is incumbent upon Prime Minister to come to both Houses on day one itself. But he is still not doing so," CPIM General Secretary and Rajya Sabha MP Sitaram Yechury said in a press conference here.

SC declines to put on hold Bypolls: Ruling parties hold sway; BJP,TMC share honours in LS 'Defamation no tool for defamation case against Kejriwal New DelhI, November 22 both ruled by the party. for two months, retained Thanjavur mighty to browbeat citizens' Trinamool Congress swept Tam- and Thirupparankundram Assembly (PtI): BJP and Trinamool Congress New DelhI, November 22 (IaNS): In a setback to Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, the Supreme Court on Tuesday dismissed his petition to put on hold the criminal proceedings against him initiated by Union Finance Minister Arun Jaitley. Earlier reports said Kejriwal in his petition to the apex court had sought that the proceedings in a criminal defamation case against him be quashed. Kejriwal in his plea contended that Jaitley has also filed a civil suit in the Delhi High Court, and so the criminal proceedings in the case be put on hold. Dismissing the plea, the bench of Justice Pinaki Chandra Ghose and Justice Uday Umesh Lalit asked senior counsel Ram Jethmalani to show a law under which criminal and civil proceedings cannot go together. Jaitley filed a civil defamation case against Kejriwal and five other Aam Aadmi Party leaders, seeking Rs 10 crore in damages following the AAP leaders' statements on alleged financial irregularities in the DDCA.

shared the honours by winning two Lok Sabha seats each, claiming it was a vindication of their stand on demonetisation, as ruling parties in six states and Puducherry held sway in byelections, retaining most of the 10 Assembly seats up for grabs.

In the Assembly bypolls held on November 19, results of which were declared today, BJP and AIADMK won three seats each, CPI(M) got two while Congress and Trinamool bagged one each. BJP won the Lakhimpur Lok Sabha seat in Assam, vacated by Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal, by a margin of 1,90,219 votes and Shahdol Lok Sabha seat in Madhya Pradesh,

luk and Coochbehar Lok Sabha constituencies in West Bengal by a whopping margin of over 4.9 lakh votes, almost doubling the gap from 2014 polls. Trinamool also won the Monteswar assembly seat with candidates of CPI(M), Congress and BJP losing their deposits.

In Madhya Pradesh, BJP's victory margin in Shahdol Lok Sabha came down to 60,000 from 2,41,301 in the 2014 general elections. It bagged the Nepanagar Assembly seat, where it increased its winning margin to 42,198 votes as against 22,178.

In Tamil Nadu, AIADMK, whose supremo Jayalalithaa is hospitalised

seats and wrested Aravakkurichi seat from DMK by margins ranging from 20,000 votes to 42,000.

The ruling CPI(M) in Tripura wrested Barjala (SC) seat from Congress and retained Khowai.

Senior Congress leader and Puducherry Chief Minister V Narayanasamy won the bypoll to Nellithope Assembly seat defeating AIADMK's Om Sakthi Segar.

North East Democratic Alliance (NEDA) candidate Dasanglu Pul of BJP won Hayuliang assembly by-poll in Arunachal Pradesh defeating her lone rival Yompi Kri, an independent candidate, by 942 votes.

Sick of stinky loos, Bill Gates funds odour-blocking perfumes for India waShINgtoN, November 22 (PtI): Sick of stinky toilets, Microsoft founder Bill Gates has funded the development of an odour-blocking perfume that smells like poop as part of an ambitious effort to develop stinkfree toilets and improve poor sanitation across India and Africa.

The billionaire philanthropist's 'The Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation' partnered with a Swiss-based perfume company 'Firmenich' to create a poop smell blocker with the hope to make smelly toilets a thing of past and make a difference in communities with poor sanitation. Noting the world’s sanitation challenge,

he said 1 billion people had no access to toilets and defecate in the open, 61-year-old Gates said 3 billion have toilets but their waste is dumped untreated, seeping into water and food supplies, leading to many diseases and slow economic growth.

"Beyond the tremendous human suffering, it's a problem that slows economic development. In India alone, poor sanitation costs nearly $55 billion each year— more than 6% of GDP," Gates wrote on his Gates Notes blog.

"Millions of new toilets are being built around the world to help end open defecation, including in India where a massive

new toilet construction program is currently underway. This is great news.

"Unfortunately, many of these new toilets, especially the pit latrines, don't get used because they smell bad and people continue to relieve themselves in the open. This is a worrying trend that threatens to undermine the progress that's been achieved in global sanitation," he said.

While pleasant fragrances are often used to cover tough odours, Firmenich decided to try a different and "more sophisticated approach" to get rid of the toilet stink.

It managed to isolate the four chemical compounds that are re-

sponsible for the terrible smell in toilets, and recreated the odour using synthetic compounds.

It used the "poop perfume" to develop fragrances that block certain olfactory receptors in our noses, making us unable to register these bad smells. The approach is similar to noise-cancelling headphones which many people use to block out jet engine noise on flights, Gates wrote.

"I had an opportunity to experience the odour-blocking fragrances in action. I was invited to push my nose into a glass sniffing tube and breathe in a mixture of the poop perfume. It smelled pretty good. There was no evi-

dence of repulsive odour I had experienced earlier," he said.

"The question now is whether this technology is good enough to make a difference in communities with poor sanitation. That's why Firmenich is launching pilot projects in communities across India and Africa to understand whether the fragrances will make toilets and pit latrines more inviting for users," Gates said. He said the company also needed to determine if it is better to distribute the fragrance as a spray, a powder, or something else.

"The ultimate goal is to make the product affordable and easyto-use," he said.

New DelhI, November 22 (PtI): Defamation proceedings cannot be used as an instrument by the mighty to scuttle citizens' freedom of speech and right to access justice, a Delhi court has said.

The observation was made by the court as it dismissed a defamation suit filed by Frankfinn Aviation Services Pvt Ltd against a student for allegedly defaming the institute.

"Defamation proceedings cannot become instruments of the mighty to browbeat the citizens and scuttle their freedom of free speech and right of access to legal remedies and redressal of their grievances," Additional District Judge Kamini Lau said.

The court said the institute was not entitled to a relief of Rs 3.01 lakh damages, perpetual injunction by restraining the student and his father from allegedly defaming it and mandatory injunction directing them to apologise it.

It passed the verdict in a suit filed by the institute against Pune resident Haresh Bhatia whose son, a student of Frankfinn Institute of Air Hostess Training had filed a cheating case against it in Pune.

It said that the argument of the Bhatia's counsel that the attempt of the "mighty" institution in filing numerous litigations in Delhi was only to harass him by booking him in multiple cases to compel him for a compromise.

Otherwise there was no point of filing defamation suit in Delhi. This "cannot be brushed aside as such a possibility cannot be ruled out".

The institute alleged that Bhatia's purpose was to spoil its reputation in public and before courts and he had purportedly defamed the organisation in the presence of its officials in a court premise in 2014 by making derogatory remarks.

Bhatia, in his reply, said his son Rahul had taken admission in Level 5 BTEC Higher National Certificate (HNC) in Aviation Hospitality and Travel Management course at the institute and was issued a completion certificate in May 2008.

In February 2009 Exdecel Ltd, UK, also issued its certificate but the one issued by Frankfinn was "bogus and fake and the course mentioned in the certificate was not even authorised by any educational institute of India" after which he filed a cheating case against it, Bhatia had said.

Wedding woes in the time of demonetisation KolKata, November 22 (IaNS): With less than a week to go for her daughter Kavya's marriage, Swapan Nath of Jadavpur, Kolkata, seems a desolate figure in front of a city ATM outlet. With the sudden announcement of demonetisation by the central government, it seems the sky has fallen on the veteran government clerk's head.

"A daughter's marriage is still the biggest challenge for a father. We prepared for the big day for months and withdrew cash of rupees two lakhs for emergency payments, only to realise most of that money isn't legal tender anymore," said the helpless father.

Whether a fair drive to eradicate black money or not, the Centre's decision to ban the higher-denomination currency notes has put a lot of marriage hopefuls in the same boat. The marriage season in India is in full bloom but with most of the old cash wiped off from people's hands and limited options for with-

Gujarat: Man ends life over fund shortage ahead of daughter’s wedding rajKot, November 22 (PtI): Distressed over shortage of funds for his daughter’s marriage, a 45-year-old Dalit man allegedly committed suicide by hanging himself at his residence in Rajkot early Tuesday morning, police said.

Tribhovan Sumesara’s body was found hanging from a ceiling fan at his residence in Khodiyarnagar area near Aji Gujarat Industrial Development Corporation (GIDC).

“Sumesara’s son Ajay found his father’s body hanging from the ceiling fan early this morning and called up ‘108’ ambulance. However, the medical staff declared him dead,” Sub-Inspector SB Solanki said.

His relatives informed the police that Sumesara used to work as a casual labourer in the past. However, after suffering two heart attacks, he gave up workdrawals, couples are finding it tedious to be united in wedlock.

For young and independent couples like Payel, a professor of Mathematics at IIT-Ranchi, and Mrinal

ing. His 21-year-old son Ajay works at a factory in GIDC area here.

Police investigation has revealed that Sumesara was depressed as he failed to arrange money for his daughter’s marriage next month.

“Sumesara had fixed his daughter’s marriage next month. Due to his limited income, he requested his relatives to lend him some money. However, his relatives expressed inability, claiming that they only had Rs 500 and Rs 1,000 notes, which have been scrapped by government,” Solanki said.

“We believe that Sumesara might have committed suicide as he was worried about the fate of his daughter’s marriage after he failed to arrange cash to meet the wedding-related expenses,” Solanki said, adding that the body has been sent for postmortem and a probe is on.

Jana, an Assistant Professor at Dehradun, the plans for a lavish marriage ceremony has taken a hit amid the present cash crisis. With just a few days to go for their marriage, a lot of prepara-

tions were left to be done.

But instead, Payel and Mrinal were forced to spend a considerable amount of time at banks to get their cash exchanged.

"My dad had to queue

up in front of a local bank to first deposit the old cash and then withdraw the necessary amount. There was confusion even among the bankers about the upper limit of cash withdrawal.

The government had initially permitted withdrawal of 24 thousand rupees a week, but that is next to nothing for marriage preparations," Payel complained.

To balance out the present cash crisis, the government then gave some relief for farmers and families celebrating weddings. In a statement, Economic Affairs Secretary Shaktikanta Das said: "For wedding ceremonies, up to Rs 2.5 lakh can be withdrawn from the bank account by the KYCcomplaint customers."

But for couples whose marriage is knocking at the door, the new relaxation is of little help.

C o m p l a i n t s h av e poured in from many areas that the banks have refused to let the couples or their family members withdraw

a lumpsum amount citing either shortage of funds or non-receipt of any order from the Reserve Bank of India.

"When I heard the government announcement, I was ecstatic. But my happiness evaporated when I reached the counter. I was told the bank had a cash shortage. So I was asked to withdraw Rs 24,000 every week for the next few weeks. They didn't listen to my pleas," said a retired government employee, whose son is scheduled to marry early next month.

A senior manager of a private bank in Jamshedpur expressed dismay over the government's constantly shifting stand. "The day the announcement was made there were people at our gates with their PAN cards and affidavits.

They even carried the wedding invites. But how do we allow them to withdraw?

The RBI circular was yet to reach us," said the manager on condition of anonymity.

The Rs 2.5 lakh with-

drawal for weddings itself comes with several tough caveats. The amount, allowed to be withdrawn till December 30, will have to be out of the balances at credit "as of close of business on November 8, 2016". The withdrawal can be made by either of the parents or the person getting married -- only one of them.

The withdrawal request has to be accompanied by evidence of the wedding (invitation card) and copies of receipts for advance payments already made -such as marriage hall booking and advance payments to caterers.

There should also be a list of people to whom the money will be paid -- along with a declaration that they do not have bank accounts.

Clearly, the conditions are quite tough for the Rs 2.5 lakh withdrawal.

In rural India, where people have lesser access to plastic money like ewallets or online payment, the situation is even more

grave. For the families celebrating weddings, the joyous mood has turned into anxiety as they have to make advance payments to caterers and florists in cash.

"My bank is far off and the ATM at my village is out of cash. Having paid the decorators and caterers in advance, I don't have money to book the car for the groom. I have come to the bank branch in Kolkata to get the money," said Shamyal Pandit from Bongaon.

Even wedding planners and shopkeepers are feeling the impact on their businesses amid the nationwide dearth of cash. In many cases, previously lavish arrangements are being scaled down, while some are even getting offers of extra payments if they accept old notes.

"Clients are also telling us to cut down on the scale of events if we do not accept old Rs 500 and Rs 1,000 notes," Subhadeep Banerjee, a Kolkata-based wedding planner, said.

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Trump outlines plans for first day in office, meets with Cabinet hopefuls NEW YORK/WASHINGTON, NOvEmbER 22 (REuTERS): U.S. President-elect Donald Trump outlined plans on Monday for his first day in office, including withdrawing from a major trade accord and investigating abuses of work visa programs, and met with Cabinet hopefuls at his Manhattan office tower.

Trump met with Oklahoma Governor Mary Fallin, Democratic U.S. Representative Tulsi Gabbard and former Texas Governor Rick Perry. But he announced no further appointments, keeping candidates and the public guessing about the shape of the administration that will take office on Jan. 20.

Fallin, Gabbard and Perry were the latest of dozens of officials who have made their way across the opulent lobby of Trump Tower for talks with the Republican president-elect in a relatively open - and unconventional - transition process since his election victory on Nov. 8.

Trump, who has not held a news conference since his election, issued a

He promised to direct the Labor Department to investigate abuses of visa programs for immigrant workers. The main U.S. visa program for technology workers could face tough scrutiny under Trump and his proposed attorney general, U.S. Senator Jeff Sessions, a longtime critic of the program.

Trump had made eliminating regulations and withdrawing from the TPP central to his campaign, but he sent mixed signals during the campaign about his views on visa programs US President-elect Donald Trump yells to members of the media from the steps of the including the main H-1B main clubhouse at Trump National Golf Club in Bedminster, New Jersey on November visa for high-tech industry 19. (REUTER Photo) workers. video on Monday evening The president-elect America, creating wealth outlining some of his plans said he would replace the and jobs for American ‘WE’VE GOT TO GET IT RIGHT’ for his first day in office, in- accord with bilaterally ne- workers,” he said.

Trump has so far picked cluding formally declaring gotiated trade deals that Japanese Prime Minhis intent to withdraw from would “bring jobs and in- ister Shinzo Abe said on two Cabinet members and the Trans-Pacific Partner- dustry back onto Ameri- Monday the TPP “would three top White House adship, or TPP, trade deal, can shores.” be meaningless without visers, but aides said he was not expected to make which he called “a potential “My agenda will be the United States.” disaster for our country.” based on a simple core Trump said he would further announcements on The 12-nation TPP principle: putting Amer- cancel some restrictions Monday.

“They could come this is Democratic President ica first. Whether it’s pro- on producing energy in the Barack Obama’s signature ducing steel, building United States on his first week, they could come totrade initiative and was cars or curing disease, I day in office, particularly day, but we’re not in a rush signed by the United States want the next generation shale oil and “clean coal,” to publish names,” Kellyearlier this year but has not of production and innova- which he said would cre- anne Conway, a senior adbeen ratified by the U.S. tion to happen right here ate “many millions of high- viser, told reporters. “We’ve got to get it right.”

Senate. on our great homeland, paying jobs.”

Trump spoke often with reporters camped out at his New Jersey golf course over the weekend, but has not held a traditional news conference to talk about his priorities. He held an offthe-record meeting with a group of television anchors and executives on Monday afternoon and was scheduled to meet with print media representatives on Tuesday.

The Washington Post reported that four participants at Monday’s meeting described it as a contentious but generally respectful session.

They told the Post that Trump singled out reporting of his campaign by CNN and NBC that he considered to be unfair.

Trump also returned to Twitter on Monday night, saying “many people” would like to see Brexit campaigner Nigel Farage as British ambassador to the United States. “He would do a great job!”

Farage, who helped lead the successful referendum fight for Britain to leave the European Union, spoke at a Trump rally during the U.S. campaign and

visited the president-elect after his victory.

Trump’s first meeting on Monday was with Iraq war veteran Gabbard, a representative from Hawaii who backed U.S. Senator Bernie Sanders in his unsuccessful 2016 Democratic presidential nominating contest against Hillary Clinton.

The “frank and positive” discussion focused on the war in Syria, counterterrorism and other foreign policy issues, Gabbard said in a statement. She did not say whether a Cabinet role was part of the discussion.

Gabbard has veered from Democratic Party positions at times, backing policies cracking down on immigration to the United States by Muslims.

Fallin told reporters she was not offered a position but discussed “a wide range of topics” with Trump. The Republican governor’s spokesman said that included a focus on the Interior Department, an agency whose responsibilities include oversight of oil and gas leases on public lands.

Former Republican U.S Senator Scott Brown of

Massachusetts told reporters he had a “great” meeting about veterans’ issues with Trump.

Trump also met with former House of Representatives Speaker Newt Gingrich and Elaine Chao, the U.S. labor secretary under former President George W. Bush, advisers said.

Trump’s transition team said Perry, the former Texas governor, was being considered for Cabinet posts including defense, energy and veterans affairs.

Trump, a New York businessman who has never previously held public office and who was the surprise winner over Clinton this month, has so far named senior leaders of his national security and law enforcement teams.

In addition to Sessions, they are U.S. Representative Mike Pompeo of Kansas as CIA director, and retired Army Lieutenant General Michael Flynn as White House national security adviser.

For Thanksgiving, Trump planned to travel on Tuesday to Mar-a-Lago, a golf resort he owns in Florida, a spokesman said.

Tsunami hits Japan after strong quake near Fukushima disaster site China says 3,000 flee Myanmar Previously, there were was, we just don’t know, TOKYO, NOvEmbER 22 the port of Higashi-Matsu- Kyodo reported, citing fire after fighting along border complicated directions on but we’re going to be as (REuTERS): A powerful shima before the JMA lifted department officials. earthquake rocked northern Japan early on Tuesday, briefly disrupting cooling functions at a nuclear plant and generating a small tsunami that hit the same Fukushima region devastated by a 2011 quake, tsunami and nuclear disaster.

The magnitude 7.4 earthquake, which was felt in Tokyo, sent thousands of residents fleeing for higher ground as dawn broke along the northeastern coast. There were no reports of deaths or serious injuries hours after the quake hit at 5:59 a.m. (2059 GMT Monday). It was centred off the coast of Fukushima prefecture at a depth of about 10 kilometres (6 miles), the Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA) said.

A wave of up to 1.4 metres (4.5 ft) high was recorded at Sendai, about 70 km (45 miles) north of Fukushima, with smaller waves hitting ports elsewhere along the coast, public broadcaster NHK said.

Television footage showed ships moving out to sea from harbours as tsunami warnings wailed after alerts of waves of up to 3 metres (10 feet) were issued.

“We saw high waves but nothing that went over the tidal barriers,” a man in the city of Iwaki told NTV television network. Aerial footage showed tsunami waves flowing up rivers in some areas, and some fishing boats were overturned in

its warnings.

The U.S. Geological Survey measured Tuesday’s quake at magnitude 6.9, down from an initial 7.3.

All Japan’s nuclear power plants in the area have been shut down in the wake of the March 2011 disaster, which knocked out cooling systems at Tokyo Electric Power Co’s Fukushima Daiichi nuclear plant, causing reactors to melt down and spew radiation into the air, soil and sea.

The cooling system for a storage pool for spent nuclear fuel at the reactor at its Fukushima Daini Plant was initially halted on Tuesday, said a spokeswoman for Tokyo Electric Power, known as Tepco, but was restarted soon after. Only two reactors are operating in Japan, both in the southwest. Nuclear plants need cooling systems operating even when in shutdown to keep spent fuel cool.

Tohoku Electric Power Co said there was no damage to its Onagawa nuclear plant, while the Kyodo news agency reported there were no irregularities at the Tokai Daini nuclear plant in Ibaraki prefecture.

COAST EVACUATED Japanese Minister for Disaster Management Jun Matsumoto told reporters there had been no reports of significant injuries. One woman suffered cuts to her head from falling dishes,

Earthquakes are common in Japan, one of the world’s most seismically active areas. Japan accounts for about 20 percent of the world’s earthquakes of magnitude 6 or greater.

The March 11, 2011, quake was magnitude 9, the strongest quake ever recorded in Japan. The massive tsunami it generated knocked out the Fukushima Daiichi plant, causing the worst nuclear crisis since Chernobyl a quarter of a century earlier.

Systems have been updated since the 2011 disaster to spread warnings more quickly, said Tsunetaka Omine, head of the Disaster Management Division in Iwaki, a city in Fukushima prefecture.

where to evacuate. “But now, we basically just tell people to head away from the sea, to the highest possible ground,” Omine said.

Authorities now also send tsunami warnings to every mobile phone in the area and broadcast on local radio. Staying in a traditional Japanese inn on the coast in the city of Ofunato with a dozen international high school students on a study tour, teacher Kathy Krauth said the shaking began just seconds after a quake alarm on her phone went off.

“I felt like the lessons of 3-11 were really taken to heart,” said Krauth, who teaches a class on the March 2011 disaster and its aftermath. “The feeling

cautious as we can.”

Nissan Motor Co said it would suspend work at its engine factory in Fukushima at least until the latest tsunami warning was lifted. A spokesman said there were no injuries or damage at the plant, which was badly damaged in the 2011 disaster. Toyota Motor Corp said all its factories in northeastern Japan were operating as usual.

Japan’s famous Shinkansen bullet trains were halted along one stretch of track and some other train lines were also stopped.

Japanese financial markets were little affected, with the Nikkei 225 index closing up 0.3 percent and the yen steady against the U.S. dollar.

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Four ethnic armed groups have attacked security forces in the north of Myanmar, dealing a major blow to leader Aung San Suu Kyi’s top goal of reaching peace with ethnic minorities. China, which has been alarmed by previous fighting along the porous border, has put its armed forces on high alert and called for all sides to exercise restraint.

Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Geng Shuang said injured people among the 3,000 Myanmar citizens have been taken to hospital. The refugees are in the southwestern province of Yunnan, which shares a long border with Myanmar. “We strongly hope that both sides involved in the clash exercise restraint,” Geng told a daily briefing.

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China hopes those who have fled can return to Myanmar as soon as the fighting ends, Geng said. Stray shells have fallen in Wanding, an important border crossing, causing some minor damage, state television said. The Global Times newspaper also said a Chinese government building in Wanding had been lightly damaged.

Only one Chinese resident had been injured, and fighting on the Myanmar side had subsided, Geng added. The sudden escalation of fighting comes as the Myanmar government grapples with a conflict in northwestern Rakhine that has sent hundreds of Rohingya Muslims fleeing to Bangladesh, posing a new challenge to Nobel peace prize winner Suu Kyi, who swept to power last year on promises of national reconciliation.

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Gambhir dropped, Bhuvneshwar Raw Australia seek to reboot under Adelaide lights included for remaining three Tests

ADELAIDE, NOVEMBER 22 (REUTERS): An Australian team full of rookies will be pushed blinking into the spotlight of the day-night test in Adelaide facing a huge task to prevent South Africa from completing an unprecedented series sweep on their home soil.

Three uncapped batsmen and a recalled wicketkeeper will feature in Steven Smith's side, after selectors swung the axe with ruthless abandon following the Hobart humiliation, which gave the touring side an unassailable 2-0 lead in the series.

No team has ever swept Australia on their own pitches in a series of three or more tests and the hosts can be expected to fight hard to restore pride under the lights of Adelaide Oval.

They will enjoy a slender advantage of experience with the pink ball, having beaten New Zealand in the first ever day-night test at the same ground 12 months ago.

But a year is a long time in cricket and South Africa's rampaging attack is a far different beast to the off-colour bowlers who reported for duty for New Zealand.

Apart from a determination to whitewash Australia, South Africa bring a chip on their shoulder after their stand-in captain Faf du Plessis was hauled before an ICC hearing in Adelaide on Tuesday and found guilty of balltampering during the Hobart test. Footage emerged last

Du Plessis guilty of ball-tampering

ADELAIDE, NOVEMBERN 22 (REUTERS): Faf du Plessis has been found guilty of ball-tampering and fined his entire match fee from the second test against Australia in Hobart but the South Africa captain has been cleared to play in this week's third and final match of the series. Du Plessis received the punishment following a lengthy International Cricket Council (ICC) hearing in Adelaide on Tuesday, two days ahead of South Africa's first day-night test match at the Adelaide Oval.

The 32-year-old, standing in for injured regular skipper AB de Villiers, was charged by the ICC on Friday after footage emerged that appeared to show the Proteas skipper applying saliva to the ball while sucking on a sweet.

After hearing representations and evidence from the umpires at last week's second test as well as Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC) head of cricket John Stephenson, ICC match referee Andy Pycroft found Du Plessis guilty.

The London-based MCC remains the copyweek of Du Plessis applying saliva to the ball with a lolly in his mouth and although he was cleared to play in Adelaide, the case and the accompanying media attention angered the South Africa camp.

Their management complained of harassment from local journalists after a team security guard was involved in a physical confrontation with a TV journalist at Adelaide Airport on Monday.

Australia's pugnacious opener David Warner wasted little time fanning the flames.

"I just know from an Australian cricket perspective we hold our heads high and I'd be very disappointed if one of

right holder to the laws of cricket.

"The decision was based on the evidence given from the umpires, who confirmed that had they seen the incident they would have taken action immediately, and from Mr Stephenson, who confirmed the view of MCC that the television footage showed an artificial substance being transferred to the ball," the ICC said in a statement. Three demerit points had also been added to Du Plessis's disciplinary record, the governing body added.

If a player accumulates four-to-seven demerit points within a two-year period they are converted into two suspension points, which brings a ban for one test or two one-day internationals or Twenty20s, whatever comes first. Du Plessis, who pleaded not guilty to the charge, had previously been sanctioned for ball-tampering after a test against Pakistan in 2013. He was then fined 50 percent of his match fee after he was caught on camera rubbing the ball against a zip on his pocket on the third day of the match in Dubai.

our team members did that and how they're reacting," he said of the airport clash on Tuesday.

Warner, having just turned 30, is suddenly the oldest and most experienced player in the team with 56 tests and one of only three specialist batsmen retained from the Hobart debacle. He will team up with a third opening partner in three matches in debutant Matt Renshaw, a Yorkshireborn, New Zealand-raised 20-year-old who has been fast-tracked into the side after 12 first-class matches.

Victoria batsman Peter Handscomb and New South Wales left-hander Nic Mad-

dinson are the other uncapped batsmen, with the abrasive Matthew Wade dislodging Peter Nevill behind the stumps.

In-form South Australia fast bowler Chadd Sayers could be a fourth debutant if he is preferred to Jackson Bird to replace the discarded Joe Mennie. Worried about the pink ball wearing too quickly, ground staff prepared a grassy pitch last year and Australia closed out a bowler-dominated victory in three days. The pink ball is still expected to hoop around during the evening sessions but curator Damian Hough has promised a fairer pitch for the batsmen after a number complained last year.

NEW DELHI, NOVEMBER 22 (AgENcIES): India's selectors have made one change to the squad for the remaining three Tests against England, dropping batsman Gautam Gambhir and adding seam bowler Bhuvneshwar Kumar.

Gambhir had been released from the squad for the second Test in Visakhapatnam to try and hit form in the ongoing Ranji Trophy - one of head coach Anil Kumble's mandates - but was not recalled with KL Rahul back in the side.

Bhuvneshwar has been recalled after proving his fitness from the injury sustained during the New Zealand Tests last month. He played Uttar Pradesh's last Ranji Trophy match against defending champions Mumbai in Mysore, where he bowled 36 overs and claimed 2/80.

Gambhir, having been recalled to the Test team against New Zealand, made 29 and 0 against England in Rajkot and made way for the returning Rahul in Visakhapatnam. Leading Delhi against Rajasthan in the interim, the 35-yearold made 10 off 46 balls.

Shikhar Dhawan, his opening partner in Wayanad, scored 38 off 51 balls. Dhawan suffered a minor thumb fracture during the New Zealand Tests and the ongoing Ranji match against Rajasthan is his first match in over three weeks since he was ruled out of the Indore Test versus New Zealand. He remains on the fringes of selection.

Amit Mishra was retained as the fourth spinner despite a poor match in Rajkot. He had match figures of 3/158 and made a duck

Is Nagaland a failed state?

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Dr. K. Hoshi, Phek Town

ome Nagas boast at every available opportunity that Nagaland State is the only state in India born out of political agreement. Probably, Nagaland is also the only failed State in India. Fifty-three years (since 1963) of the state’s existence is reasonably long enough a period for serious appraisal. Let me outline some areas to answer the headline.

Political: Contrary to the belief of many people, that statehood was just an interim solution; the 16-PA document was the living proof that statehood was intended, not as the means but the end in itself. This was evident from the speech of Dr. Imkongliba Ao, President NPC. He had his speech broadcast through All India Radio, AIR Kohima Station on inauguration day of Interim Body in February 1961. (Quote) “The Nagaland political problem had ended and therefore there is no reason for you to remain underground. Come out from underground and participate in the new establishment” (unquote). Since the first state general election in 1964, all political parties continue to proclaim solution to Naga political problem as their number one election manifesto. Yet, after the elections, no political party had the political will and courage to fulfill their promises. The GoI and the Government of Nagaland miserably failed to end what they called Naga political problem.

Administrative (Violations and incomplete implementation of the clauses of 16-PA) Article 2 of 16-PA was violated when Nagaland state was shifted from Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) to Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) in 1972. The transfer from MEA to MHA could not have been possible without a Cabinet nod of Nagaland State Assembly. NLA of that house betrayed the Nagas.

Article 11, concerning special funding pattern was withdrawn by the GoI in 1989 on the ground of having adopted the normative approach in funding. The GoI betrayed her political commitment.

The state’s boundaries remain inconclusive and pending in the Supreme Court of India. Article 12, concerning Consolidation (Re-transfer) of (Reserved) Forest Areas and Article 13, concerning Consolidation (integration) of Contiguous Naga areas had direct bearings on State’s boundaries with neighboring states, especially Assam. Article 13 of 16-PA still remain a dream despite five resolutions of Nagaland Legislative Assembly (NLA) passed in December 1964, August 1970, September 1994, December 2003 and July 2015.

Nagaland, being a political state born out of political agreement, territorial definition at ground was unclear from day one. Had these two articles being conclusively integral to the creation of the state, the state’s boundaries too would be conclusive. The boundary dispute was the creation of the GoI, which otherwise was traditionally indisputable. There is no sign that the inter-state boundaries will conclude anytime. Meanwhile, the State exists without clear-cut territorial demarcation at ground. It has led to border clashes and wars wherein, lives were lost. It is a clear proof that the sovereignty of Nagaland remained unchanged by statehood.

Article 3 (iii) of 16-PA concerning special powers/responsibilities of the Governor on

law and order continue to remain in force until date, implying that normalcy has not returned to the State. This is evident from the extension of Disturbed Area Act, 1955 in entire state of Nagaland year after years and continuation of the draconian law, Armed Forces (Special) Powers Act, 1958, still operational in Nagaland. The governments (GoI and GoN) with all the civil administrative machineries and armed forces are unable to restore normalcy. This is a complete failure on law and order front.

Article 16 of 16-PA concerning Inner line regulation was a complete failure. Despite continuation of (Protected Area Act, 1958) Bengal Eastern Frontier Regulation, 1873 for ‘Inner line Regulation’, unabated illegal infiltration into the State from Bangladesh and Assam continues, seriously disturbing the demography of the State. The immigrants have controlled 80-90% of the State’s market economy.

Article 371A of India’s constitution was the culmination of 16-PA. The sanctity of Article 371A (iv) was put to acid test when the Ministry of Petroleum and MHA claimed that this clause falls under the Union list in which, the NLA has no power to frame its own regulation for exploration of oil and natural gas.

In Nagaland, the land and its resources (both on the surface and below) belong to the people. No nationalization of private lands exists in Nagaland. The State government has no liberty, except with the prior consent of the landowners, to explore the resources. The legislative power of NLA is thus, limited to regulation and safeguarding (and not exploit) the people’s rights. The contention of Petroleum ministry and MHA are direct challenge to inherent Naga right because land and people are inseparable. Man exists on land and its resources. Therefore, if the NLA fails to protect the sanctity of this clause, the preceding clauses (i), (ii) and (iii) of Article 371A will have no meaning. The tussle between the central ministries and the state government is like two brothers fighting for inheritance right of a property while the father is still alive.

Economic: ‘No peace, no development’ has been Nagaland’s development motto.

There is severe development deficit. Nagaland state is probably the only state in India with weakest infrastructure. Nagaland is still 90% dependent on centre as proved by 90:10 funding pattern for all CSS. The sorry state of our roads, hospitals and school buildings bear witness to Nagaland’s shameful face.

Connectivity services (Air, surface and telecommunications) are among the poorest in the country.

The cumulative deficit of the State’s budget has reached alarming level, crossing even the total plan outlay of the current financial year. Gross fiscal indiscipline has ruined the financial health of the state. Except the negligible sources of revenue generated from services provided, he State has no revenue source from industrial production. In over half a century’s span, the State could not establish a Medical College, Engineering College, Law College, Management Institutes, etc. Water supply problem is chronically perennial in all towns of the State. The State is entirely dependent on other States for power supply. No power-driven industrial activity is viable in Nagaland. Agriculture contributes major share in State’s GDP but most of our farmers still till their soil using traditional

methods and implements. High BPL population of the state proved that our agricultural produce have not achieved even subsistence level, leave alone self-sufficiency and surplus. There is complete contrast between BPL population and per capita income of the state. Law and order has never been conducive for trade and commerce. The economy of the people is crippled by multiple taxations.

Anti-social syndicates control the markets.

The unfavorable environment has led to unprecedented brain drain, as most talented youths prefer to work outside the State in private sectors.

Unemployment problem: With over 120,000 employees for a population of 190,000, the state has the highest number of government employees in the country in population ratio. Government employees’ salaries eat up over 70% of the State’s annual budget leaving meager 2030% for development activities. Employment in private sectors is almost nil as no private firms of size and repute exist in Nagaland.

The State has registered over 70,000 educated unemployed. The gross figure of unemployment inclusive of those unregistered is over 100,000. The State has miserably failed to generate employment avenues other than the white-collar job. There is over saturation in government employment. This has given rise to abuse of power giving rise to favoritism and nepotism in employment. Transferpostings are at the whims and fancy of politicians in power. There is complete failure in manpower management in the public and semi-public sectors.

with the bat and was dropped for the second Test with Haryana team-mate Jayant Yadav making his debut. Yadav had a fine outing, scoring crucial lower-order runs (35 and 27*), taking three wickets with his offspin and effecting the run-out of Haseeb Hameed during England's first innings. Playing in the seventh round of the Ranji Trophy, Mishra claimed 4/147 from 48 overs in Goa's first innings in Ghaziabad. It was his first Ranji match for Haryana since February 2015.

The uncapped pair of Karun Nair and Hardik Pandya remain in squad.

India lead the series 1-0 following a draw in Rajkot and victory by 246 runs in Visakhapatnam.

The third Test starts on Saturday in Mohali followed by matches in Mumbai (December 8-12) and Chennai (December 16-20).

Squad : Virat Kohli (capt), Ajinkya Rahane, KL Rahul, Murali Vijay, Cheteshwar Pujara, Karun Nair, Wriddhiman Saha (WK), Ravichandran Ashwin, Ravindra Jadeja, Jayant Yadav, Amit Mishra, Mohd Shami, Umesh Yadav, Ishant Sharma, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Hardik Pandya

IPC informs Russia of reinstatement criteria for Paralympics

MOScOW, NOVEMBER 22 (IANS): The International Paralympic Committee (IPC) has informed Russia of its reinstatement criteria, according to a statement on its website.

The IPC said on Monday the Russian Paralympic Committee (RPC) must meet the norms in order to have its membership suspension lifted, reports Sputnik.

"In order to assist the RPC in bringing about the significant changes needed, the IPC (in coordination with WADA and others) has now produced these reinstatement criteria, identifying the core, high-level re-

quirements that the RPC must meet in order to be reinstated as a member of the IPC," the statement said.

One of the key IPC demands toward Russia is that "the RPC will not appoint any Russian government official to its governing board, executive committee, or in any other role." The IPC on August 7 suspended the RPC membership due to its inability to fulfil its membership responsibilities and obligations, in particular its obligation to comply with the IPC Anti-Doping Code and the World Anti-Doping Code.

Cyprus approves tough UEFA rules to combat match-fixing

NIcOSIA, NOVEMBER 22 (IANS): Cyprus Football Association (CFA) has approved new tough rules to fight game fixing after Union of European Football Associations (UEFA) claimed that it detected unusually high betting activity on several Cypriot first and second division games.

A statement issued after a meeting of CFA's board on Monday night said it accepted rules submitted by UEFA, the governing body of European football.

UEFA's Cypriot Vice-President Marios Lefkaritis told the state radio that 23 or 24 matches during the current season and the previous one underwent scrutiny and were suspected to have been fixed, reports Xinhua. UEFA sent so-called "red files" to CFA on the games asking for measures to be taken against teams or footballers suspected of being involved in the fixing.

Lefkaritis said that UEFA has detected that the betting is done mainly in Far East countries where rings are betting large sums on Cypriot games, creating strong suspicion

Corruption: It has reached stupendous height. This Christian state has earned the dubious distinction of being the most corrupt state in India. It has affected the entire social strata in which, not even the church was spared. Corruption in Nagaland is the direct by-product of corrupt elections. Election in Nagaland is one of the most expensive in India. But for want of space, the list can go on. Nagaland State is in dire straits. Yet, our parliamentarians have no time to sit for more than 15-30 minutes in each session of assembly. The existence of Nagaland state has become a great joke.

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Conclusion: Statehood experiment has failed. It has not delivered the intended purpose. The time has come for Nagas for serious appraisal.

The need to review statehood in its entirety has become imperative. Nagas need serious parliamentarians who will have the honesty and courage to speak on the sovereign right of Nagaland on the floor of NLA. Nagaland’s parliamentarians have a great deal of lesson to learn from the parliamentarians of Baltic States of Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania who had the courage to declare their independence on the floor of parliaments in early 1990s. Their lone rallying point was that, they were independent prior to Soviet annexation in WWII. Nagas too have our own history of independence that preceded India’s independence. Naga nationalists blamed statehood as the greatest impediment to sovereign Nagaland. Needless to say the only role the State parliamentarians can play to end Naga political problem is for them to shun the failed experiment of statehood.

The Second Intercession 15 November 2016: The submission by the Nagaland Tribe Council on 15 Nov. 2016 to the Chairman Union Law Commission of India to exclude Nagaland from Uniform Civil Code (refer to The Morung Express 16 Nov. 2016); as per the resolution of 15 NGOs Nagaland; thanks to Dimapur Bar Association for organising the 15 NGOs meeting on 5 November, 2016. This submission given to the Chairman of Law Commission is at the premonition of getting close to the incoming and undefined Uniform Civil Code (UCC) is to keep Nagaland the 16th state of the Article 371A intake solidly in its original form at whatever the eventualities when the UCC is in full operation throughout the country. It is the correct institution that Nagaland will come thrashing under the UCC when it executes it defined constitutional power.

The Article 371A that laid down in the constitution is the implementation to the acceptance reality of the uniqueness of Nagaland; the wholly tribal people where there

that they fix them through associates on the island.

Such associates are believed to be behind the second bomb attack in four years against the business office of CFA's chairman Kostakis Koutsokoumnis last Friday.

UEFA's rules, which are now mandatory for Cypriot football, provide that a first "red file" on a team will carry a fine of 50,000 euros ($53,106).

A second file on the same team will lead to a 50,000-euro fine and a deduction of six points from the teams standing and a third one will lead to the cancellation of all CFA grants to the suspect team.

A fifth file carries a mandatory striking of the team off the records of CFA, meaning it cannot play any official matches.

Second division teams for which CFA receives two "red files" will not be able to ever be promoted to the first division.

Lefkaritis said that any penalties will be imposed on teams from now on as the rules are not retroactive.

Scattering Plain Thought

he scattering plain thought is so called because there is nothing the academically achieved dissemination of any calibre or of any hard earned far and wide research functional but the assimilation of day to day hearing news that spreading around us. This plain thought in plain language in plain truth is a looking forward hope to the good things for Nagaland and for India and is given to one’s own rectification.

is no caste system, no idol worshipping, a Christian state and all time averse to violent upsurge as seeing these days here and there in the country. It was the reciprocate to the extreme military atrocities on them as a consequence to the political conflict that led them to self defence combat force from using muzzle loading gun to more advance light arms powers and how the war and atrocities took place that was unknown to the outside world is a long agony story and the same can also be told by the Indians’ top Brass group.

Nagaland is uniquely political born state and born unto the family of India through Article 371A on 1.12.1963 plus the 16th point agreements. The very Article that has laid down in Indian constitution, settling the unique political problems of Nagaland is the political chemistry of an irreversible political change from district to state. It is the irrevocable and an inherent political birth-right as long as they remain a federal state in the Indian Union. The form, the entity of Nagaland state with the Article 371A is politically born and an irreversible constitutionally made. The 15 NGOs Nagaland has done the right thing for protection and preservation of the land and people of Nagaland. This is the second intercession from people of Nagaland and this time to the Govt. of India through the Chairman Law Commission of India. Hence the, “Second Intercession, 15 November 2016.”

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P.Y. Vihoto, Ato Area Niuland

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‘Smurfs: The Lost Village’ is packed with adventures!

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murfette, Brainy, Clumsy, and Hefty are going on a quest. Care to join?

The Smurfs are back with a new mission and this time they are on a quest to find a

new village. Sony Pictures Entertainment released the new trailer for their next Smurfs project, Smurfs: The Lost Village, and it is full of zingers, one-liners, and whole lot of adventure.

Based on the popular Belgian cartoon series the movie's voiceover cast includes, Demi Lovato, Mandy Patinkin, Jack McBrayer, Danny Pudi, Joe Manganiello, and Rainn Wilson.

In the first full-length trailer, we see Smurfette spot someone looking just like her species, who leaves behind a map of the Enchanted Forest. To find the answer to the question, 'What if they were never alone?' Smurfette (Demi Lovato) sets off to find the village with Brainy (Danny Pudi), Clumsy (McBrayer), and Hefty (Joe Manganiello).

However, they are not alone in search of the new smurfs. They are racing against time to find the village before the evil Gargamel (Rainn Wilson) finds his way.

Directed by Kelly Asbury, Smurfs: The Lost Village will release in the US on April 7, 2017.

Alobo Naga & The Band Africa Tour concludes

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lobo Naga & the band (ANTB) recently toured Kenya and Tanzania in Africa as part of the Source: DNA ongoing “Festival of India in Kenya” organized by the High Commission of India, Kenya & “Namaste Tanzania, Habari India” Festival, organized by the High commission of India, Tanzania. ANTB represented the Indian Contemporary Rock Music to the people of Africa from November 1 to 14 performing across Kenya and Tanzania.

ANTB first traveled to Kenya and performed at MOI University at Eldoret, Goan Institute Nairobi and

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Kenyatta University, Nairobi. After a weeklong tour at Kenya, next they travelled to Tanzania and performed at University of Der Es Salaam at Der Es Salaam and University of Dodoma.

The band music was highly appreciated and was well received by the locals.

The band performed mostly their new originals along with some Naga dialect and Hindi numbers. ANTB was selected to represent India’s western contemporary music side, from among the many bands in India & also showcased the North Eastern side of India to the world.

Alobo Naga & The Band (ANTB) is an Indian rock

outfit from Dimapur, Nagaland, formed in 2010.

Since 2010, the band has consisted of members Alobo Naga (lead vocals and keyboards), Lima Mongro (lead guitar, backing vocal), Fung Walling (bass guitar, backing vocals) and David Sunar (Drums, backing vocals). The band rose to fame in 2011 with their video single ‘Painted Dreams’ that became an instant hit; was premiered in August 2011 at VH1. The popularity of the video also helped the band to earn themselves MTV Europe Music Awards 2012 Best Indian Act award and later was nominated for Worldwide Act.

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Parliamentary Secretary for Tourism C. Apok Jamir inspecting the ongoing preparation at Kisama on November 22. (Morung Photo)

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ectic preparations are on for the forthcoming Hornbill Festival of Nagaland, starting from December 1 till 10 at the picturesque Naga Heritage Village Kisama, about 10 km away from state capital Kohima.

Talking to media persons, parliamentary secretary for tourism C. Apok Jamir said the preparation is going on full swing.

He said everything is going well to see that the festival is celebrated in a grand way.

The parliament secretary appealed to the people of the state to accord hospitality to the visitors throughout the 10 day festival, as practiced since

from time immemorial.

Jamir said the stone pulling ceremony on December 3 under the aegis of Angami Sports Association (ASA) as part of the Hornbill Festival in coinciding with its golden jubilee will be an additional attraction of this year Hornbill festival.

He said Alam Gemmel, OBE minister, cultural affairs British Council India will be part of this event. Nagaland’s chief minister T.R. Zeliang and Assam chief minister Sarbananda Sonowal will be there for this event.

Meanwhile, he appealed to the people of the state to accord hospitality to the visitors throughout the 10 day festival, as practiced since from time immemorial.

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tourism and art & culture departments, Hornbill Festival showcases a mélange of cultural displays under one roof.

The Hornbill Festival is intended to revive, protect and preserve the richness and uniqueness of the Naga heritage and attract tourists.

The festival is a tribute to the hornbill, a bird most admired by the Naga people for its qualities of alertness and grandeur. This majestic bird is linked closely with the social and cultural life of the people, as is evident in tribal folklores, dances and songs. The awe and admiration for the bird is symbolically displayed on almost all traditional tribal headgears worn during festivities.

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Dhamaka will also be part of the Hornbill Music Festival featuring KK and Kailash Kher on December 3 at Dimapur.

Women group presenting songs during the colony wise singing competition held on the The week-long festival occasion of Chakhesang Baptist Church Minister's Hill, Kohima (CBCMK) 2016 Women unites one and all in Naga- Department Annual Day at the church on November 20, 2016. land and people enjoy the colourful performances, crafts, sports, food fairs, games and ceremonies.

Among the many highlights of this festival includes traditional Naga Morungs exhibition and sale of Arts and Crafts, Food Stalls, Herbal Medicine Stalls, Flower shows and sales, Cultural Medley – songs and dances, Fashion shows, Beauty Contest, Hornbill International Naga wrestling, Indigenous Games, Hornbill International Rock contest, music festival, Hornbill Marathon, choral contest, etc.

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The "Just the way you are" hitmaker believes music was created for "guys and girls to get together", reports femalefirst.co.uk.

"The girls I liked weren't listening to Elvis. They were listening to New Edition, Boyz II Men. So that's where I started changing. It absolutely worked. Any musician will say that's what they got into it for. That's why I'm doing it," Mars told The Sunday Times' Culture magazine.

"If you ask me, 95 per cent of music is about love. Cave-

men hitting rocks and sticks around the fire so the guys and girls can get together, and magic happens. That's what music was built for," he added.

The 31-year-old also said that he hopes to be remembered for his music and not for any "scandals or controversy".

"I hope that my music does the talking. I just wanna do music. It could be boring for people this day and age, but I don't wanna be known for no scandals or controversy. I want to be the guy that brings joy to your life through his music. That's it."

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22ND CLASSIC CUP 2016 Barak FC blanks Addax to move into semis

Players of Barak FC and Addax FC. Our Correspondent Kohima | November 22

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Defending champion Barak Football Club today beat Addax FC 8-0 to move into the semi-finals of 22nd Classic Cup organised by Classic Club Kohima on the theme “Dream courage to achieve” here at Kohima Local Ground.

Rhitsho Mero scored the first goal in 8th minute and doubled it in 14th minute.

Thereafter, Kekhrie Tsira increased the tally to three in 36th minute while Rhitso

managed to find his hat-trick, 9th of the tourney, a minute before the lemon break.

A minute into the second half, Kekhrie Tsira added the fifth goal followed by sixth from Sanyem Salym in 58th minute. Kekhrie Tsira scored a hat-trick and seventh goal for the team in 64th minute while K. Salu Kulim sealed the score board with the eighth in 75th minute.

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NE United beat Pune 1-0

GUWAHATI, NOVEMBER 22 (AGENCIES): Riding on a free-kick goal

by Romaric (82’), NorthEast United ended their winless run of six games to pick three crucial points as they did the double over FC Pune City in the third edition of the Indian Super League (ISL). The win takes the home team into the sixth position, level on points with Chennaiyin FC but with a better goal difference, while Pune continue to occupy the fourth slot.

Nelo Vingada was forced to make three changes as he replaced the injured trio of Gustavo Lacazetti, Nirmal Chettri and Robin Gurung with Salam Singh, Shouvik Ghosh and Didier Zokora.

Antonio Habas opted to leave Eugeneson Lyngdoh out of the starting eleven and introduced Lenny Rodrigues who scored a goal in the last game.

The home side lined-up in a 4-3-3 formation with Rowllin Borges, Katsumi Yusa and Romaric playing in the middle of the park.

The quarter of the hour saw both teams struggling to keep the ball with misspasses being the trend.

The first chance befell the home team when Velez broke down the left and sent in a low cross which found Romaric. The former Sevilla midfielder saw his first time effort miss the

target.

In the 21st minute, Lucca did well to get beyond Romaric but his pass for Anibal was intercepted

by Zokora. The Brazilian picked up the pieces and left footed shot from the edge of the box went wide.

Momar N’Doye picked up an injury midway through the first half and Gustavo Oberman was introduced.

The home side should have earned a penalty in the stoppage time when Gouramangi bundled

Alfaro inside the box but the referee chose to ignore the home team’s appeals.

In an off the ball incident, Sissoko literally manhandled Velez and the Malian was lucky not to have been given his marching orders.

In the second half too, both teams failed to create any openings and most of the shots were from outside the box. It was more down to lack of creativity than the defences doing their job.

Yusa had an effort from the edge of the box but came off Edel, much to the

relief of the visitors. At the other end, Lenny let loose a shot from distance which beat Paul in goal to come off the far post.

Four minutes after coming on for the lacklustre Lucca, Pitu smashed his effort from close straight into Paul after Arata did ever so well to chest it down for the Spaniard inside the box.

The breakthrough came in the 82nd minute.

Eduardo fouled Velez and from the free-kick which followed, Romaric’s left

footed shot went straight into the far post.

Habas threw Dramane Traore into the mix but that didn't help either as Pune struggled to carve open the NorthEast defense.

Pune are in desperate need for points if they are to make it into the play-offs as they come up against Kerala Blasters and Atletico de Kolkata away from home.

Vingada will be pleased that his team finally picked up a win as they now still have three games to seal a berth in the final four.

Seven medallists from 2012 Olympics disqualified for doping LAUSANNE, NOVEMBER 22 (IANS): The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has retroactively annulled the results of 12 athletes, including seven medallists of the London 2012 Olympics after they tested positive in new doping tests.

The tests were performed on stored samples that were re-analysed as part of the IOC's efforts to protect clean athletes in its fight against doping out-

lined in the Olympic Agenda 2020 roadmap, reports Efe. One of the high-profile athletes who was stripped of a gold medal was Russian runner Yulia Zaripova, who won the women's 3,000-metre steeplechase.

Zaripova had already been sanctioned by the International Association of Athletics Federations (IAAF), which expunged her from the official records for the period between July 2011 and July 2013. Of the

12 athletes disqualified from London 2012, four were from Russia, two were from Ukraine and two were from Moldova.

The remaining four represented Belarus, Armenia, Georgia and Kazakhstan.

Three of the 12 positives affected competitors in the athletics category, while the other nine were taken from weightlifters.

Ukrainian hammer thrower Oleksander Drygol, who ranked 34th, and

his compatriot Margaryta Tverdokhlib, who came in 26th place in long jump, were both disqualified for testing positive for dehydrochlormethyltestosterone (turinabol).

Russian weightlifters Alexandr Ivanov (silver medal in the 94-kilograms category), Nataliya Zabolotnaya (silver in 75 kg) and Andrey Demanov (fourth in 94 kg) have also had their achievements removed for using illegal substances.

Moldovans Anatoli Ciricu and Cristina Iovu were stripped of their bronze medals in their respective weightlifting events (94 and 53 kg), as were Armenian bronze medallist Hripsime Khurshudyan (+75 kg) and Belarusian Iryna Kulesha (75 kg). Georgian weightlifter Rauli Tsirekidze, who came in 9th in the 85 kg category, and Kazakh Almas Uteshov -- 7th in 94 kg -- completed the list of disqualified athletes.

Kohli vaults to career-best Klinsmann fired as US No.4 in ICC Test Rankings football team coach

DUBAI, NOVEMBER 22 (IANS): After helping India register a 246run win over England in the second Test at Visakhapatnam, skipper Virat Kohli on Tuesday vaulted 10 spots to a career-best fourth spot in the International Cricket Council (ICC) Test Rankings.

Besides Kohli, whose scores of 167 and 81 fetched him the Man of the Match performance, middle order mainstay Cheteshwar Pujara also moved a spot up to the 9th position while pace spearhead Mohammad Shami gained five spots to reach a career high of No. 21 among the bowlers.

Kohli, currently top-ranked in Twenty20 Internationals, has never moved above the 10th place in Tests. However, his sublime form in the longest version of the game has helped him move up further as he crossed the 800-point mark for the first time, becoming only the 11th India batsman to do so.

The 28-year-old's efforts -- that helped India gain a 1-0 lead in the five-match rubber -- has earned him 97 points and now trails New

Zealand skipper Ken Williamson by 16 points and second-ranked Joe Root of England by 22 points.

Australia skipper Steve Smith retained the top spot.

Among other gainers, England pair of wicketkeeper-batsman Jonny Bairstow and all-rounder Ben Stokes have also made significant gains. Bairstow has moved up four places to reach 12th position after scoring 53 and 34 not out, while Stokes has moved up five slots to 28th position after scoring 70 and six.

Meanwhile, among the bowlers, Shami's consistency in giving India the early breakthrough helped him gain five places to reach a career-high 21st while leftarm spinner Ravindra Jadeja has moved up one position to sixth place.

India's premier off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin continued to lead the bowlers in the list.

For England, Stuart Broad (up one place) and Moeen Ali (up four places), have achieved fifth and 23rd positions, respectively.

NEW YORK, NOVEMBER 22 (IANS): German Jürgen Klinsmann has been dismissed as the head coach of the United States men's football team after a poor start to the 2018 World Cup qualifying campaign.

The 52-year-old was under the gun after the team lost two World Cup qualifiers in the space of five days to leave the side in the CONCACAF cellar with eight qualifying rounds to play, reports Efe. After losing 1-2 to arch-rivals Mexico in a November 11 match in Columbus, Ohio, the US men went on to suffer a 0-4 away drubbing at the hands of Costa Rica just four days later.

US Soccer President Sunil Gulati said in a statement on Monday: "Today we made the difficult decision of parting ways with Jürgen Klinsmann, our head coach of the US men's national team and technical director."

"We want to thank Jürgen for his hard work and commitment during these last five years. He took pride in having the responsibility of

Zlatan Ibrahimovic says may 'conquer' US

Nishikori targets big tournaments after successful 2016

LONDON, NOVEMBER 22 (REUTERS): Kei Nishikori has set his sights on making a grand slam breakthrough in 2017 after the Japanese world number five concluded a successful season in which he claimed one ATP Tour title, an Olympic medal and recorded a careerhigh 58 wins. "A year that I won most matches does carry some significance but what is important is how much I can win at big tournaments," the 2014 U.S. Open runner-up was quoted as saying by Kyodo news agency.

"Result-wise this has

Participants at the India, Myanmar, Thailand Friendship Motor Rally in Kohima on November

steering the programme, and there 22 which was flagged off by Chief Minister TR Zeliang at the Kohima Local Ground for their were considerable achievements onward ride to Moreh via Imphal. (Morung Photo) along the way," Gulati added.

The US are not in a hurry to name a replacement as they play their next qualifying match in late March. "While we remain confident that we have quality players to help us advance to Russia 2018, the form and growth of the team up to this point left us convinced that we need to go in a different direction," Gulati said. The squad posted a record of 55 wins, 27 draws and 16 defeats under the former German Zlatan Ibrahimovic star striker, who was named coach (REUTERS) in July 2011. They also won a record 12 consecutive matches in 2013 under Klinsmann, who coached Germany to a third-place finish on home soil at the 2006 World Cup. In the 2014 World Cup, the squad emerged from the Group of Death to claim a spot in the Round of 16, where they lost to Belgium in extra time. The US, which hosted the 2016 Copa America Centenario, reached the semi-finals of that competition before falling to Argentina.

takes as I get older. I hope to keep building, bit-by-bit."

Nishikori started the campaign by reaching the quarter-finals of the Australian Open and followed that up by winning his only title of the year at the Memphis Open.

His form faltered slightly with fourth round defeats at the French Open and Wimbledon, before he rediscovered his touch to win bronze at the Rio Olympics and reached the semi-fiKei Nishikori (Reuters) nals of the U.S. Open, losbeen my best year. I've of (Rafa) Nadal and (Andy) ing to eventual champion played well against the top- Murray, who I couldn't beat Stan Wawrinka. Nishikori was also a losing finalist at 10 players and have been before. winning against the likes "I'm making fewer mis- the Miami Open in April

and Rogers Cup in July before his season ended with a defeat to Novak Djokovic in the semi-finals of the ATP World Tour Finals in London on Saturday.

The 26-year-old remains hopeful he can climb up to number three in the world rankings, one better than his career-high.

"I'm confident I have the ability to challenge for world number three and four," he added.

"I need to be more cautious while determining which points in the match I have to focus and how I can win break points in a more assured manner."

STOCKHOLM, NOVEMBER 22 (AFP): Manchester United's Zlatan Ibrahimovic said Tuesday he was eyeing the possibility of a move to the United States.

"I can see myself conquering the US, just as I have (conquered) Europe," the 35-year-old Swede told daily newspaper Aftonbladet in an interview.

"People stay in one place throughout their entire career, but I have travelled around like Napoleon in Europe and conquered every country I've arrived in," Ibrahimovic said. "So maybe I could cross the Atlantic and conquer the US as well," he said after winning the Swedish Golden Ball award for the 11th time on Monday.

In honour of the country's most prolific goal-scorer, the Swedish football association announced that a statue of Ibrahimovic would be erected at the Friends arena in Stockholm within one year.

Acknowledging that United is not in as strong a position as his former team Paris Saint-Germain, Ibrahimovic said he's try-

ing to deliver the same results.

"I had it good at PSG; it's no secret. We had a strong and good team that got better and better every year," he said.

"But that's passed now... This is a new chapter now and I'm trying to create the same feeling here," Ibrahimovic said, referring to United.

Noting that United coach Jose Mourinho was one of the reasons he decided to join the Premier League team, Ibrahimovic said: "I checked the team (United) a little bit before I came and it wasn't like the team I came from."

"This is something I was prepared for... the team is not the same as (PSG)," the superstar said. "But after speaking with Mourinho, it wasn't a difficult decision. If he calls then I have no problems showing up," Ibrahimovic added.

After a dismal showing at Euro-2016, Sweden's all-time high scorer in June put an end to his 116-cap international career, in which he scored 62 goals.

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