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Re-skilling artisans through cluster development

Kohima | November 1

DIMAPUR, NOVEMBER 1 (MExN): NSCN (K) chairman and president SS Khaplang on Tuesday asserted that it was fully committed to the “WSEA” and “shall never waver in its support and camaraderie to the struggling partners.” Stating this, an NSCN (K) MIP release extended greetings to the “Karbi people for the renewal of its commitment to fight for complete sovereign state of Karbi Longri which is historical and political truth suppressed

by Indian for too long.” The NSCN (K) also said that the newly formed group People’s Democratic Council of Karbi Longri (PDCK) will not only “defend the rights and aspirations of Karbi people but it will also strengthen WSEA’s resolve to jointly oust the occupational Indian authority from the region.” It also stated, “We must not succumb to the divisive policies of India but must be united and strong in our struggle against colonial India.”

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spell out reason for Mmhonlumo’s Unpaid agitating teachers dismissal: lotha Hoho urges cM fired with water cannons Our Correspondent

We will not succumb to divisive policies: Chairman Khaplang

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— Harry Shearer

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NSSATA to continue agitation until demands met

Cheer up! Corruption is perfectly acceptable and common practice in Nagaland.

There’s no shame in being jailed for pocketing a measly 100 crore public money.....

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If nonpayment of salaries for six month is more than unjust, the Nagaland Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan (SSA) teachers on Tuesday morning were made to feel more wretched after the police sprayed them with water cannons while staging a protest outside the Directorate of School Education (DoSE), Bayavu, Kohima.

The agitating SSA teachers, some of whom had come along with their children, were battered with water cannons after they tried to peacefully prevent some of the employees of the education department to enter inside the office.

Under the aegis of Nagaland Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan Teachers Association (NSSATA), around 1700 aggrieved teachers had gathered at the DoSE premises to launch the second phase of agitation against the state government.

The aggrieved teachers undertook the first phase of agitation from October 17 by boycotting class till October 31. On Tuesday, the teachers protested by occupying the DoSE premises.

Co-convenor for action committee, NSSATA, Sheta said when some of the agitating teachers tried to stop some employees from entering the office; the police in “quick moment” ordered the Fire brigade to use the water cannon on the teachers.

Undeterred, the agitating teachers endured the spray from the water can-

Screenshot of police spraying water cannons on the agitating SSA teachers at DoSE in Kohima.

non on them and continued with the protest. “We did not confront back and continued with our agitation,” Sheta said.

Placards lined up in the entire compound and entrance of the DoSE read: ‘A noble job also need to survive’; ‘Pay your teachers and then talk of quality education’; ‘A big hand of the government behind students’ failure’; ‘No scheme of education can be successful without teachers.’

SSA teachers from Tuensang shared their grievances of working in one of the most remote areas of Nagaland. Altogether 197 teachers had come all the way from Tuensang to support the agitation.

The problems faced by the teachers are aplenty.

Many schools in these areas are run by SSA teachers, which mean that the agitation will lead to total closure of the entire school.

Schools like GPS Helipong and GPS K. Khel, Tuensang village has shut down because of the agitation since SSA teachers alone manage it, they pointed out.

Amid the agitation, officials of the Associa-

tion were summoned for a meeting with Minister of School Education, Yitachu at his official residence, where they discussed the matter in the presence of the Secretary and HoD of Education Department.

On the outcome, the minister and department officials failed to give any written assurance and the meeting was inconclusive, the agitators said.

“We will be continuing our agitation indefinitely till our demands are met,” Aliba Sangtam, NSSATA president informed.

It may be recalled that in its October 4, 2016 ultimatum to the Commissioner and Secretary, DoSE, the NSSATA had demanded that their salaries be paid from the non-plan revenue expenditure since they were appointed as regular state government employees through proper channel. It had also requested the State Government to strictly adhere to the National Mission (SSA/ MHRD), GoI rules and guidelines, funding procedures to avoid installment lapses and delays in the payment of salaries.

Government has turned antidemocratic: Orgs Meanwhile, the Concerned Citizens’ of Nagaland (CCN)andAssociationofKohima Municipal Wards Panchayat (AKMWP) in separate statements condemned the manner in which the protest was handled.

“Meeting the aggrieved protestors with water cannons has only tainted the sacred ideals of democracy for which one cannot help but surmise that the very Government has turned anti-democratic by attempting to silence the genuine cries of suffering employees through forceful suppression,” CCN stated.

“While every citizens have the right to demand their due share for the contribution to the society, especially the teachers, the Government of the day played down their card using its machineries to threaten and deprive the very fabric of democracy of the slogan, “Government is by the people, of the people and for the people,” stated AKMWP.

DIMAPUR, NOVEMBER 1 (MExN): Expressing displeasure over the dismissal of Mmhonlum Kikon from the post of Parliamentary Secretary for Labour and Employment, Skill Development and Border Affairs, the Lotha Hoho (LH) has asked the Nagaland Chief Minister TR Zeliang to clearly spell out the reason for his decision.

While stating that it has neither political interest nor anything against TR Zeliang, Lotha Hoho chairman Mhao Humtsoe and general secretary Er Mhondamo Ovung in a press statement on Tuesday stated it has taken particular note of media reports that the dismissal may be related to the filing of PIL by the Hoho.

On this, the Hoho clarified that Mmhonlumo Kikon has not in any way discussed with the Lotha Hoho on the anomalies of the Nagaland Petroleum and Natural Gas Regulation & Rules 2012 nor in any way was he connected with the filing of the PIL. However, if the “reason for the dismissal was really the PIL,” the Hoho said it failed to understand as to why the “present DAN Ministry is so hell bent on withdrawing the LH PIL against the NP& NG Regulations & Rules 2012.”

Pointing out that the Supreme Court has ruled that a PIL, once filed, cannot be withdrawn without culminating at its logical conclusion, the Hoho said it was

baffled as to “why spend unnecessary efforts and resources to entrust people to convince the LH to withdraw the PIL.” The Hoho also stated that after experiencing pressure through numerous agencies, entrusted to do so by the “unscrupulous authorities” to withdraw the PIL, it was compelled to believe that there are “definitely hidden agenda with vested interest,” since the LH PIL has in no way infringed on the interest of the Nagas or the provisions of Article 371A. “As far as the understanding of the LH, in its clear conscience goes, the PIL does in no way undermine or hinder the interest of any one, either Nagas or any stakeholder, except standing for the rights of the landowners, be it Lotha or any prospective stakeholder. The LH PIL is purely for sustaining the provisions of Article 371A,” it asserted.

Considering all these, the Hoho wanted to know if it was being taken as a “commodity for marketing,” so that numerous agencies can do business in pursuing the LH to withdraw the PIL. In the meantime, the Hoho said it would stand by Mmhonlumo Kikon “as long as he does right for the Lotha people.” It further said that “he was elected by the Lotha people to stand for their rights, protect them, lead them,” work for its welfare and not to be the “errant runner of someone.”

Governor disturbed by child labour, trafficking Morung Express News Dimapur | November 1

Governor of Nagaland, P.B. Acharya has expressed serious concern over the issues of child labour and human trafficking, especially regarding girls from the North East.

Acharya found connection with the education system on these issues and asked, “Is it not a shame and a challenge to the education system? Why are researches not being conducted on these issues by the higher educational institutions or universities?”

The Governor was speaking as chief guest at the Silver Jubilee celebration cum Freshers’ Social of Pranabananda Women’s College, Dimapur on Tuesday.

He said acquiring an educational degree was not the ultimate goal of life but should give back to the society for

its progress and strengthening. “Education should not make you egoistic. When achievers do not become givers, the society suffers,” Acharya added.

He reiterated that education was the most important pillar for a society or nation’s development and emphasised on educating the girl child.

Talking about availability of rich natural resources in the region, Acharya asserted that the Nagas would have to work for themselves for progress and prosperity. “Who will work for the progress of Nagaland? Outsiders will not work for you but the Nagas will have to work for themselves,” he said and urged Naga people to be bold and proud that they are Naga.

Earlier, the Governor released the college magazine, ‘Pranab Vision.’ Kavita Acharya, wife of the Nagaland Governor inaugurated the College Wall Magazine.

Nagaland has beef with Delhi for bid to ban dog meat Gaon Buras are the ‘backbone’

GUwAhAtI, NOVEMBER 1 (ht): Nagaland attacked Union minister Maneka Gandhi over a move to ban consumption of dog meat — like beef elsewhere in India — in the North-east.

Dog meat is a delicacy among many Naga tribes in Nagaland and adjoining states as well as some communities in Mizoram.

In a letter to department of north eastern region minister Jitendra Singh a few days ago, Gandhi cited the Food Safety and Standards Regulation Act, 2011, that does not allow dogs, cats and other

animals to be slaughtered for food. She said consumption of dog meat was both illegal and cruel.

But Nagas say Gandhi has no business telling them what they cannot eat or wield rules that are not applicable in Nagaland.

“Indian laws, related to religion or food habits, cannot be imposed in Nagaland because the state’s special status ensures preservation of social customs. We have been eating dog meat, as therapy too, for generations and we cannot stop eating now just because someone feels we should not,” Chu-

ba Ozukum, president of Nagaland’s apex social organisation Naga Hoho, said.

Nagas, he added, will oppose strongly if the ban on sale and consumption of dog meat is imposed.

Officials of Nagaland’s health department said they were looking into the cruelty aspect. “We have asked traders and butchers to follow proper procedures on treating dogs and other animals for consumption,” Abhijit Sinha, commissioner-secretary in the department, said.

The state’s additional chief secretary, RB Thong,

said enforcing a dog meat ban would be very difficult.

Fearing public backlash, the Nagaland government went slow on a legal notice that an Assambased petitioner had sent in March against illegal trade of dogs for consumption. Though the demand for dog meat is high — a kilo sells for `300-500 depending on availability — the animal is not farmed for consumption. The dogs for most kitchens and ethnic restaurants are thus smuggled from neighbouring states, mainly Assam.

NSCN (IM) questions claim of GPRN/NSCN-GoI talks

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DIMAPUR, NOVEMBER 1 (MExN): The NSCN (IM) stated that the claim made by GPRN/NSCN NPAC Convenor, Kughalu Mulatonu that formal talks between GPRN/NSCN and the Government of India (GoI) is expected to start by March next are “repeated empty claims” and “invented stories.”

While denouncing the claim, MIP NSCN (IM) in a press statement on Tuesday asserted that, much before March 2017 the IndoNaga political talks would have resulted to a final solution and therefore the “question of even the existence of the GPRN/NSCN would not arise by then.”

The NSCN (IM) maintained that officials of GoI

have repeatedly told “Kehoi Campers” that there will be only one solution for the Indo-Naga political issue and that the on-going Indo-Naga political talk with GoI and NSCN representing Naga people is inclusive and final.

It also claimed that “cadres from GPRN/ NSCN realizing the truth that they have reached a dead end are coming over in hundreds months after months to join hands with the NSCN and to further strengthen the on-going Indo-Naga peace process.”

“Therefore, to further prevent emptying their camps Mulatonu has come out with a better idea of befooling the Nagas by stating that political talks

with Government of India would begin by March 2017,” the NSCN (IM) went on to add.

Maintaining that the NSCN (IM) is in the talks representing the Nagas, and knows the actual position, it has therefore urged “our people to be patient and supportive to the ongoing political talks which will usher in final solution that is inclusive, honorable and acceptable to both the parties that we assured.”

GDRN/NNC (N/A) declare allegiance to NSCN (IM) GDRN/NNC (Non / Accord) group headed by Khumcho Chilimmong as president and Hangping Zeliang as ato kilonser dissolved on October 31,

2016 and its members has declared allegiance to the NSCN (IM).

A declaration issued by the ‘former’ president and ato kilonser of GDRN/NNC (N/A), on behalf of all former members of the outfit, “assured that it shall no longer affiliate with other organization other than NSCN (IM)” and that the “GDRN/NNC (N/A) shall no longer exist.”

“We have witnessed many failures through divisions and we have seen enough of it, so, the only key to achieve what we aim is only through unity. It is our destiny to unite; and for which we had taken the steps to merge with the NSCN (IM) government,” the declaration read.

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Lok Sabha MP, Neiphiu Rio, is greeted by GBs on his arrival at the 1st conference of Chumukedima Area GB Association at Diphupar local ground, Tuesday, November 1.

First conference of the Chumukedima Area GB Association held Morung Express News Chumukedima | November 1

Nagaland State Lok Sabha MP, Neiphiu Rio, today said the institution of the GB (Gaon Bura) as custodian of Naga customary laws and practices has withstood the test of time since the British times in the then Naga Hills.

Rio said as per Naga tradition, which accorded highest respect to elders of the village (Gaon Buras) for their experience, maturity and wisdom, the British sought the service of GBs to assist them in village administration and thus intro-

duced the institution of GB. He said the British did not interfere in the internal and local affairs of the village but trusted and vested the GBs with powers to deal with local administration including civil and criminal cases. Even to this day, the GBs form the backbone of the administration at the grassroots level and the GB institution is protected by the Indian constitution and also under the 16-Point Agreement, the former chief minister said.

Exercise powers with wisdom

Addressing the first conference of the Chumukedima Area GB Association (CAGBA) here at Diphupar local ground, Rio wondered whether the image of the GBs was waning in the present day

compared to the respect they received in the past.

He said foremost, the GBs should exercise the powers vested in them with full prudence and wisdom and not abuse the position they command. The MP said in the past during the height of the Naga movement, not many people were willing to shoulder the post of GB as it entailed lots of responsibilities and the GBs faced harassment from many angles. But in the relatively peaceful present-day, there is fight and clamour for the GB seat, Rio said and reminded that the real test of a GB is during trying times when the villagers need their wisdom and guidance most.

Rio also suggested that the post of GB should be filled up through ‘selection’ and not ‘election’ as

when election is involved, then the question of ‘which political party candidate?’ creeps in thereby straining the secular credentials of the institution.

Further, the MP stressed on the need to conduct workshops on role and responsibilities of GBs in districts and villages so that the institution of GB continues to remain vital and relevant.

EAC Chumukedima, Thungbemo Patton, in his address said the GBs are a “strong arm” of the administration and therefore they should discharge their role and responsibilities in a fair manner and without any dilution.

The EAC also said GBs being the protectors of Naga custom and traditions, GBs should not blindly append their signatures on documents, including resident verification, as such actions later create problem for the district administration.

Earlier, CAGBA President, Tokishe Achumi, who also chaired the conference, in his welcome address said the Association with 58 villages, including three unrecognized ones, was formed to foster better relationship among various tribes and communities living in Chumukedima area.

General Secretary, CAGBA, Atso Gwizan presented the report of the Association’s activities in the last one year.

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Re-skilling artisans through cluster development Morung Express News

products are enhanced; augmenting the traditional products and designs with new designs and modern products thereby expanding the value and the market chain, organizing the rural artisans and craftsmen as a strong production base and a cohesive marketing force promoted under cluster approach.

Dimapur | November 1

A programme for Artisans Skill Training for Development of Bamboo, Cane and Wood Based Handicraft Cluster Development was officially inaugurated

by Secretary to the Government of Nagaland, Directorate of Industries and Commerce, N Hushili Sema here today at Nagaland Tool Room & Training Centre (NTTC) Dimapur. The programme is being implemented by the Department of Commerce and Industries, Nagaland and supported under the North East Region Textile Promotion Society (NERPTS), Ministry of Textiles, Government of India.

In the first phase today, 42 artisans and craftsman from Mokokchung and Zunheboto District started the training at NTTC. They will undergo training for 15 days at the NTTC and the department is bearing their expenses. According to officials of the department, the programme will gradually cover all other districts of Nagaland during the fi-

NTTC unveils ‘Smokeless Meat Dryer’

Providing some relief to

(LEFT) Traniees with the officials of Directorate of Industries and Commerce and NTTC during the programme at NTTC, Dimapur on November 1. (RIGHT) concerns over health hazThe smokeless meat dryer unveiled by the NTTC today. (Morung Photos)

nancial year 2016-17 and it plans to re-skill 500 artisans under the programme.

Under the current project, the department plans to provide support for 6 (Six) Cane, Bamboo and Wood Based clusters, to be developed and establish in six districts/areas. They include Tuli under Mokochung district; Longleng under Longleng district; Ghathashi under Zunheboto district; Phutsuromi under Phek district; Longwa under Mon District; and Jalukie under Peren district.

Speaking during the occasion, Hushili encouraged

CVC informs landowners DIMAPUR, NOVEMBER 1 (MExN): The Choumoukedima Village Council (CVC) has informed all land owners under the jurisdiction of CVC, which has been effected by the railway alignment, that a joint meeting has been called on November 9 at CVC Hall from 10:00 am onwards. A press release from the CVC asked all concerned landowners to attend the said meeting positively without fail, as important issues like land compensation will be discussed with regards to the railway alignment.

It further cautioned that landowners affected by railway alignment, who fail to attend the meeting, “shall be doing so at their own risk, the release,”

KMC informs KOHIMA, NOVEMBER 1 (MExN): The Kohima Municipal Council today informed all traders/shop owners selling tobacco products under Kohima Municipality that collection of signboard on Tobacco Products is being extended for seven days from November 1. A press note from the KMC informed all concerned traders/shop owners to collect the signboards on payment Rs 260 per signboard from the KMC office within the stipulated time after which inspections will be undertaken and defaulters shall be penalised.

KSON extends solidarity to NSSATA DIMAPUR, NOVEMBER 1 (MExN): The Kuki Students Organisation Nagaland (KSON) today extended solidarity to the NSSATA on its current imbroglio with the state government over the non-release of salary and other service conditions. A press note from the KSON hoped that the Nagaland Government and the NSSATA would come to an agreement at the earliest so that the welfare of the teachers and students community at large is not put at stake.

Meeting on town council election held in Tseminyu TsEMINyU, NOVEMBER 1 (DIPR): The ADC & AERO Tseminyu, Vikhweno conducted a meeting with respective ward GBs and leaders of various political parties at her office chamber on October 31 for the forthcoming town council election to be held in Tseminyu town. Detailed briefing on the importance of the Draft Electoral Roll was made by EAC, Shelly Katiry during the meeting.

In this connection, ADC & AERO Tseminyu has informed all the concerned citizens/residents of Tseminyu Town that the period for application for inclusion and deletion in the electoral roll is from November 1 to 10.

Mokokchung DC notifies MOKOKCHUNG, NOVEMBER 1 (DIPR): In view of the extended monsoon and the deteriorating condition of the Mokokchung-Mariani road (702D), the office of the Deputy Commissioner, Mokokchung has notified to all concerned that the restriction on plying of vehicles with six wheels and above and also with a tonnage of twelve tons and above is hereby extended till November 10. Defaulters shall be penalized as per the provision of law.

and advised the artisans to work hard with determination. She opined that to be a successful person, one should be broadminded, innovative, determined and passionate. Capitalize on your inherent talent and enhance it during the current training and equip yourself fully with skills, the Secretary advised.

After your skilling, at least try to employ 2-3 person on your unit and share your talent with the youngster, she added. She further stressed that Nagas want only easy money without hard labour and have become the “lazi-

est group of people wondering where we have lost our inherent talent.”

Apart from honing their skills, Hushili also called for innovation to meet the demands of the day. Try to link your product with market needs and bring about cost effectiveness so that your product becomes relevant in the market, she urged. Nagaland, she stated, can boost its economy at par with other developed states by providing training and capitalizing on inherent talent with hybrid innovation.

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ard caused by ‘smoke meat’ dried in the kitchen hearth, the Nagaland Tool Room & Training Centre (NTTC) today unveiled a ‘Smokeless Meat Dryer’ developed at the centre.

It was formally inaugurated by Secretary to the Government of Nagaland, Directorate of Industries and Commerce, N. Hushili Sema IAS at NTTC here today.

Designed and developed by Technology Incubation Cell, NTTC, the meat dryer is compact and portable in structure weighing 55 kilograms and standing 2.9 feet tall.

NTTC officials claimed

Kiphire | November 1

A five day disaster training for training of trainers (TOT) on community first respondent was conducted today at the conference hall of the Deputy Commissioner, with Sedevikho Khro, DC and Chairman DDMA Kiphire exhorting the participants. It was organized by the District Administration and the District Disaster Management Authority.

Addressing the gathering, the DC said disasters like flood, landslide and

there is landslide and flood, the response has not been satisfactory as the personnel in the administration require proper training.

The DC said to the participants that they have a responsibility in their respective villages and khels and asked the participants to learn sincerely during the five days training.

Benjamin Longkap, SDO (C), while chairing the program also stressed Participants of training programme for community first respondents held in Kiphire. on the structure of disaster fire can be controlled to not be controlled and the to be equipped to face any management Institution some extent by humans only option is to be pre- situation. in India and Nagaland and but disasters like earth- pared and be ready. The The DC reminded that also asked the participants quakes and cyclones can- DC asked the participants even in Kiphire whenever to be punctual, sincere and

Public participation sought to weed out corruption

KOHIMA, NOVEMBER 1 (DIPR): The Vigilance Awareness Week 2016 was observed at Deputy Commissioner’s Conference Hall, Kohima on November 1. The programme was jointly organised by the District Administration and Lead Bank, Kohima on the theme ‘Public Participation in Promoting Integrity and Eradicating Corruption.’

The Deputy Commissioner, Kohima, Rovilatuo Mor, in his speech reiterated the theme as relevant and pertinent. Stating that corruption not only refers to government or private Institutions, he said it encompasses all public sectors.

The public, he said, should function as the watchdog to minimize corruption by participating in terms of neutral guidance and comments in the functioning of the government.

He solicited active participation and involvement of

the public in the process.

The DC also urged government servants to make sincere efforts by enforcing timely arrival and departure in respective establishments so as to eradicate time corruption.

“Nagaland has the best mobile, best vehicle which are available in any of the developed countries, however on road, education and health sectors, the State stands very low even compared to the poorest States of India” said Reny Wilfred, Assistant Commissioner.

He said that there are various institutions combating corruptions but it is the public who has to hold each and every public servant accountable for what he or she has been doing.

The public can participate in eradicating corruption by taking part in policy making and be aware of the things which can be used to eradicate corruption, he added.

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ple is the Handloom and Handicraft sector. Pointing out that Naga people have inherent skills of art and crafts, Jamir called for capitalizing these strengths to create livelihood opportunities, especially for the poor. The current project under implementation was envisaged to tap into these inherent strengths of the handicraft sector with particular focus on Cane, Bamboo and Wood crafts, he said.

It will be done by modernizing the production process wherein productivity and quality of the

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tries and Commerce, Er. S. Temsulong Jamir meanwhile said that cluster development approach was a key strategy for enhancing productivity and competitiveness as well as capacity building. It will also enable various services to them, including bank and credit agencies, to provide them services more economically, thus reducing the cost and improving the availability of services for their enterprises, he said.

Jamir also noted that one sector which offers immediate opportunity and the potential to uplift peo-

that the dryer is hygienic and safe with no direct contact with hot flames or smoke.

For drying 5-6 kilograms of meat, only 1 kg of firewood is required, they further maintained adding that charcoal can also be used as a fuel for the same.

Beside roasting and drying various food products, it can also be used for cooking and boiling water.

Adding that it requires no maintenance cost and saves time and energy, officials at NTTC said that the product will be commercially available at nominal price once the production process is fully established.

A Govt of Nagaland Society, under Department of Industries & Commerce, NTTC was established in 2006 by the Govt of Nagaland with assistance from the Ministry of Micro Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME). The institute currently provides a 4 year specialized course - 'Diploma in Tool & Die Making” – bedsides other short-term training in the field of manufacture of machine components.

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Wepre Wetsah, Assistant Geologist, NSDMA, who presented a power point on role and character of CRF, informed that Nagaland is the first state in the country to introduce community respondents and also touched on the need for community involvement in times of disaster.

D a v i d T h u p i t o r, DDMO also asked the participants to give ones best so that they pass on what they have learned to others who could not attend the training.

Royal Club Kohima observes 29th raising day Kire calls for responsible behaviour Chizokho Vero Kohima | November 1

Royal Club members during the club’s 29th raising day in Kohima on November 1. (Morung Photo) Our Correspondent Kohima | November 1

The Royal Club Kohima today observed its 29th raising day here at the Naga Solidarity Park.

The Club felicitated its three members Dr. Neikiesalie (Nicky) Kire, Minister for Environment, Forest & Climate Change; Er. Khupi Natso, Engineer- in- Chief NPWD and Khrietuzo Mepfhuo, Chief Architect NPWD for attaining the top position and serving the people of the state.

Speaking on the occasion, Dr. Kire encouraged the members to have a thorough outlook and come up with better ideas for the betterment of the society. He told the members to think in term of what they can do in their capacity to help improve the standard of the society. He also called upon the members to take another step and push the society forward.

Thejao Vihienuo, Retd Registrar, Na-

galand University and Mission Director, RMSA stressed on the need to upkeep the standard of social relevance that the Club has been doing over the years. He also stressed on the need to renew its vision and continue to contribute to society.

Royal Club President Er. K. Miachieo said the club since its inception in 1987 had done enough in building the standard of football with the prestigious “Royal Gold Cup.” Now, the Club is intending to connect football to the grassroots level by organizing Inter High School Football Tournament to uplift budding footballers.

Parliamentary Secretary for Youth Resources & Sports, Music Task Force and State Lotteries, Khriehu Liezietsu was also present on the occasion. Earlier, the function as chaired by Er. Pelezotuo while Ruokuo Kire pronounced the invocation prayer. Dziesekhrienuo Keretsu presented a special number while vote of thanks was proposed by Kepelhoutuo Nakhro.

Minister for Environment, Forest & Climate Change, Dr Neikiesalie (Nicky) Kire today distributed vehicle dustbins to the members of the Royal Club Kohima during the event. Dr. Kire, himself a member of Royal Club, said with Kohima figuring into the Smart City list country, it is time to act responsibly towards the environment.

Advising against throwing of waste from moving cars, he urged club members to use the provided bins and set a model.

Kire also encouraged usage of LED bulbs in pursuance of the ‘Energy Efficient Nagaland’ initiative, informing that LED bulbs, available at subsidized rate of Rs. 70 per bulb would result in saving energy, brighter light and low power bill. It also helps mitigate load-shedding and climate change. He informed persons can now approach the Kohima district administration to avail LED bulbs.

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Govt holding back resignation letter of Cong candidate, APCC itaNaGar, November 1 (Pti): Even as the heat and dust of electioneering for November 19 bye-election to Hayuliang Assembly seat is gaining momentum, the Arunachal Pradesh Congress Committee (APCC) has alleged the NEDA government in the state of "deliberately" holding the resignation letter of the Congress candidate who wants to resign from a government post to contest the election.

Public Health Engineering and Water Supply (PHE&WS) department chief engineer Lapalum Kri who, the official candidate of the Congress for the bye-poll, has applied Voluntary Retirement Scheme (VRS) but till date the state government is yet to give its approval, APCC president Padi Richo alleged. Richo said that Congress high command has approved of Kri's candidature and accordingly he had applied for VRS on September 5 last requesting the state government to accept it with effect from September 30. "Surprisingly, the state government is yet to approve of Kri's VRS request, in spite of getting all the clearances, including vigilance.

On the other hand, resignation of Dasanglu Tulang Pul, the NEDA candidate contesting on BJP ticket, who is a government employee working as WC Meter Reader in the power department was readily accepted by the government," Richo alleged adding that NEDA is afraid of facing Congress in the by-poll sensing strong public support for the Congress candidate.

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Manipur: UNC’s ‘total shut down’ ends, New India-Bangladesh MoU indefinite economic blockade continues to expand 'Border Haats' Newmai News Network Senapati | November 1

The United Naga Council (UNC) sponsored 48 hours "total shut down in Naga territories" in Manipur ended today.

However, the indefinite economic blockade on national highways including the banning of the construction of Trans Asian Railways, Jiribam to Tupul and other national projects in all the "Naga territories" in Manipur continues. The UNC has been agitating against the "lopsided decision" to create the so called Sadar Hills and Jiribam into full fledged districts and against "state sponsored terrorism by the communal government of Manipur".

The Chief Minister of Manipur O Ibobi Singh was reportedly invited to Kut festival at Kangpokpi town to grace the occasion. However, the Chief Minister did not turn up to attend the programme.

Sources said that the Chief Minister had plan to declare the creation of Sadar Hills district during Kut festival at Kangpokpi. It could be due to the Nagas' strong opposition the Chief Minister had changed his plan. Sadar Hills is within Senapati district.

Meanwhile, speculations are doing the round now that the Kuki organisations are waiting to get the Kut festivity over to assert their demand on Sadar Hills district creation.

Sources said Kuki organisations may resort to strong agitation demanding the declaration of the Sadar Hills formation from the Manipur government.

It is learnt that the Chief Minister had consulted the Naga legislators few days ago on the Sadar Hills issue. Sources said the Naga legislators fervently asked the Chief Minister not to declare the Sadar Hills district formation. The Naga legislators had even threatened to resign if Sadar Hills district is created, according to the sources.

Two days ago, the UNC had warned that Ibobi Singh "shall be held responsibility" for any eventuality if it goes against the letter and spirit of the four Memorandum of Understanding (MoUs) and written assurance.

According to the UNC, the wishes of the indigenous Naga people on the issue of the "so called Sadar Hills" have been expressed in the 4 Memorandum of Understanding

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

"It is the obligation of every Naga people to protect and defend our ancestral land, people, identity, history, tradition, culture, custom and time honoredinstitutions at all cost. We are the owner of our land and we will never allow anyone to decide for the Nagas. We strongly opposed to the proposed creation of the so called Sadar Hills and Jiribam sub division into a full fledged revenue districts," the UNC added.

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aGartala, November 1 (iaNS): As part of a nationwide programme, the tenth Agricultural Census with reference year 2015-16 began in Tripura on Tuesday, officials said. The census was launched in different parts of the country on February 3 and the final report would be published in 2018, officials said.

"The field works of the Agricultural Census initiated today (Tuesday) and it would continue till December 31.

The census would be done in different phases and diverse periods," Tripura Agricultural Census Commissioner Amit Roy Barman told IANS. According to the official, Agriculture Census in India is conducted at five yearly intervals for collection of information about structural aspects of agricultural holdings in the country. The basic statistical unit for data collection is 'Operational Holding'.

The census is the large statistical operation and the information collected through it is quite significant for the policy makers, planners, administrators, researchers and academicians. It was first launched by the Indian government in 1970-71. Agriculture Census data is collected in three phases. Detailed data is collected on sample basis from 20 per cent villages covering characteristics such as tenancy, land use, irrigation, cropping pattern, dispersal of holding and on pattern of use of inputs.

Team leaves for identifying Bru refugees in Tripura aizawl, November 1 (Pti): A team of 30 officials led by Mizoram- Tripura border Mamit district Deputy Commissioner Lalbiaksangi today left for Kanhmun village on the banks of the Tripura border river Langkaih to undertake identification of bona fide residents of Mizoram in a Tripura relief camp from tomorrow.

Lalbiaksangi told PTI over phone that the team, comprised of officials from Mamit and Kolasib district on Assam border, which would conduct the identification process in Kaskau relief camp. The identification process is the beginning of the proposed eighth phase physical repatriation of 3,445 Bru families lodged in the six relief camps in North Tripura district and scheduled to continue till November 21.

As per the schedule of the Road Map-V for Bru Repatriation, the physical repatriation was to commence from November 30.As per the proposal, 2,594 repatriated families would be resettled in Mamit district while Assam bordered Kolasib district and south Mizoram's Lunglei district would host 628 and 223 Bru families respectively.

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Nagaland hereby declare that the name Pusnara and Pusnara Begum is of same person. I hereby declare that my correct name is Pusnara and shall be used for all official purposes in the future.

Longchar of Aonokpu Village Mkg & residing at Project colony Zbto. hereby declare that the name R. Chubangangla Longchar & R Chubangangla Ao is of same person. I hereby declare that my correct name is R. Chubangangla Longchar and shall be used for all official purposes in the future.

Guwahati, November 1 (iaNS): Two people were killed and four others injured on Tuesday after a fire broke out in a colony in Assam's Tinsukia district, police said. The blaze engulfed over 30 houses in the area. "One 1.5 year old minor killed during the fire while his father received 80 per cent burn injuries while trying to rescue the child," the police said, adding that although he was rushed to the Assam Medical College in Dibrugarh district, he was declared brought dead. Apart from this, four others received serious injuries during the incident, police added. "We are trying to find out the exact cause of fire. All the houses were thatched ones and the fire spread very fast," the police added.

Guwahati, November 1 (iaNS): The agreement signed in October 2010 between India and Bangladesh for setting up 'Border Haats' expired in 2013, but four such markets continue to operate and six more are likely to come up soon.

Indian and Bangladeshi officials say that a new memorandum of understanding (MoU) to operate 'Border Haats' would be signed by this year-end or early next year.

The 'Border Haats' are aimed at creating a traditional system of marketing local produce through local markets in local currency or on a barter basis, thereby promoting the well-being of the people living in remote areas, along both sides of the border.

"Since October 2, 2013, the 'Border Haats' have been operational in good faith, as the three-year period of agreement had expired. The two countries have exchanged the draft of the new MoU," Mohd Waliur Rahman, Director in Bangladesh's Ministry of Foreign Affairs, said at a seminar organised by the Consumer Unity and Trust Society (CUTS) in Guwahati.

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1. Mr. KUKO MERO,NCS, ADC Phek. Promoted to Joint Secretary level.

2. Mrs. BODENO S COLO, NCS, Dy. Secy., Finance. Promoted to Joint Secretary.

May the Almighty God grant them good health and long life in fulfilling the responsibilities laid on them in true spirit and dedication to the people of Nagaland and in all their future endeavours.

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traditional border trade after nearly 40 years.

CUTS International Executive Director Bipul Chatterjee said that after the setting up of the four 'Border Haats', the informal and illegal trade between India and Bangladesh had come down significantly.

World Bank's Operations Officer (Regional Integration - South Asia) Mohini Datt said that number of women vendors must be increased in these 'Haats'.

"Women's participation in the 'Border Haats' would make the scheme more meaningful and purposeful.

In many countries including African nations, the 'Border Haats' scheme has achieved tremendous success," she added.

Top officials, policy makers, parliamentarians, experts, representatives of various stakeholders and trading bodies from India, Bangladesh and Bhutan attended the one-day seminar. Four northeastern states of India -- Tripura (856 km), Meghalaya (443 km), Mizoram (318 km) and Assam (263 km) -- together share a 1,880-km border with Bangladesh.

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MoU has been proposed for five years against three years the last time, while the number of vendors in each 'Border Haat' would be increased to 50 against the existing 25, he added. The value of purchases per person have also been doubled to $200. Trading could be carried out in these weekly markets in both Indian and Bangladeshi currencies.

"Setting up of "Border Haats" is one of the measures to further boost India-Bangladesh relations, through people to people contact," Rahman later told IANS. During the visit of Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina to India in January 2010, it was agreed that such markets should be set up on a pilot basis at selected areas along the Indo-Bangla border to allow trade in specified products in accordance with the regulations agreed upon by the two governments.

Accordingly, Bangladesh and India signed an MoU in this regard in October 2010.

India and Bangladesh opened their first 'Border Haat' at Kalaichar on the India-Bangladesh border in Meghalaya's West Garo Hills district in 2011, reviving the

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Cable Wires, Water Pipe Lines and Electrical Wires Don't burn Forests, Jungles and Hay hanging above road should be maintained at least 5 Stakes indiscriminately. metre in height.

Fire prevention, protection and life safety norms in abstain from dragging and giving any residential, institutional, business establishment, instruction to trained fire personal, hospitals, Government establishment, public instead render co-operation in case of gathering places- transport stations, place of fire in locality by cordoning off the fire worships, cinema halls etc should be maintain as per sites the National Building Code of India, 2005 and other relevant by laws of the state.

It is also to inform the general public that, the Fire Tender has the capacities to delivered water @ of 3200 litres per minutes when use at its peak.

Also, the public are requested not to manhandle the appliance and Fire personnel during Fire fighting as it hamper the Fire personnel in executing their professional works.

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Feud at India’s top conglomerate Tata shocks a proud community mUmbai, november 1 (reUterS): The bitter public feud between the Tata family, which controls India’s most respected conglomerate, and its now ousted chairman Cyrus Mistry has created an unwelcome stir in the tiny Parsi community to which both sides belong.

There are only about 58,000 Parsis in India, a nation of 1.2 billion people. Yet, the community has included some of India’s biggest business names, its top nuclear scientists, world-class musicians and several senior military officers including the country’s first field-marshal.

Parsis are also known for maintaining their privacy.

“They should have settled this between themselves instead of what has happened so publicly,” said a Parsi woman stepping out of the community’s fire temple in downtown Mumbai.

The row between Ratan Tata, family patriarch of the sprawling $100 billion salt-to-steel Tata Sons empire, and Cyrus Mistry, a scion of the billionaire Shapoorji Pallonji clan, erupted in public last week.

Both families are pillars of the Parsi community, comprised of descendants of Persians who first landed in India in the ninth century.

Tata Sons announced on Oct 24 that Mistry had been removed as chairman of the company. Sources close to the company said Mistry’s corporate strategy was seen as trans-

gressing the core Parsi value of working for the greater common good.

A five-page e-mail response from Mistry to the Tata board was leaked two days later, containing scathing criticism of the company’s corporate governance practices and Ratan Tata’s role in some of the company’s costliest errors.

The two sides have traded barbs on a near-daily basis since then.

While business spats are not uncommon in India’s financial capital Mumbai, the public allegations of malfeasance and the central role of two billionaire Parsis has not gone down well in the community.

“I would say Cyrus, walk out with a little dignity and self respect.

Don’t wash dirty linen in public.

Don’t make the press your playground. Fight battles inside boardrooms,” said Rumi Behram Balsara, a second generation shareholder in some Tata group companies.

TATA ETHOS From shipyards to textiles, Mumbai’s Parsis have led the city’s commercial development from a group of sleepy fishing villages to one of Asia’s business capitals.

Parsi business houses owned by the Tata, Wadia and Godrej families are at the forefront of India’s corporate world. The Tata empire stretches from Jaguar Land Rover to Tetley Tea, while the Wadia family owns textile and food-product

businesses. The Godrej Group owns interests in everything from consumer goods to chemicals.

Parsis follow the Zoroastrian faith, an ancient pre-Islamic religion of Iran. Some of the tenets of the faith like charity and doing good to others have long been woven into the Tata heritage and business ethos. Much of the dividend paid out by Tata Sons gets funneled into charitable trusts involved in philanthropic work.

The crux of the Tata world view, said Morgen Witzel, a U.K.-based author of a book on the Tata company, is shareholder value should not be an end in itself. “Companies are not machines for making money. They exist to provide value and service to their communities; profit is a by-product of that process.”

That view appears to be at the heart of the boardroom dust-up.

Mistry was attempting to gradually transform Tata from a sprawling empire of middling businesses into a much more focused profit-driven enterprise, but that involved decisions like axing businesses and jobs, moves that jarred with the Tata ethos, say sources close to the conglomerate.

“Over time, the Tatas had built up a fantastic reputation. However, the size and resistance to change meant that many of their businesses were not able to keep up with the times,” said Ronny Bharda, a Mumbai-based Parsi business-

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man. “Cyrus Mistry brought about a renewed sense of enthusiasm.

He had the ability to bring about change.” “Eventually, what social good can the house of Tatas do, if they do not earn any money?”

MORE THAN BUSINESS Some Parsis believe the community should ignore the spat.

“The Parsi community isn’t the custodian of thoughts, words and deeds of every Parsi,” said Baghzaad Bhomisha, a Mumbaiborn Parsi settled in Australia, adding Parsis had bigger concerns than the “egos and worthless legacies of Parsi billionaires.”

Mistry, an Irish citizen, was the first chairman in the Tata group’s 148-year history to not belong to the Tata family. He was named chair of the group in 2011 after a lengthy search for a replacement for Ratan Tata. In an organization populated by veterans, his anointment at age 43 was a marked departure for the Tatas.

Mistry’s family is also prominent and has long had ties with the Tatas. His elder brother Shapoor runs the Shapoorji Pallonji conglomerate, which is focused on construction and real estate. It also owns the largest individual stake in Tata Sons, after the family trusts headed by Ratan Tata. The two families are related by marriage Cyrus Mistry’s sister is married to Ratan Tata’s half-brother Noel.

Bethesda Youth welfare Centre, dIC duncan along with the Msw and Bsw students of neIssAr, dimapur and don Bosco, Maram conducted an awareness programme through street play on October 28 at Duncan, Dimapur on the theme ‘Redefining life through Opioid Substitution Therapy (OST)’. The street play was about the benefit of OST treatment and how it brings changes within the life of drug users as well as in the family.

the district institute of education and training (dIet), Pfutsero celebrated Cultural day on october 28. Khrietuo Mehzur, director, sCert nagaland was the special guest at the programme, which was chaired by Aneile doulo, sr. Lecturer.

Toyota develops app to start Subsidised LPG rate hiked by Rs 2 a cylinder Delhi, novem- cylinder on account of hike nate subsidies. up car from smartphone new The near Rs 2 per cylinder ber 1 (Pti): The price of sub- in commission paid to dealSan FranciSco, november 1 (ianS): Japanese car maker Toyota has developed an app called Smart Key Box that lets people use smartphones to access and start up a car.

The app would only allow users that have previously signed up for the shared-use car to operate it, providing a more secure way of lending and renting cars, Toyota said in a statement on Monday.

For the pilot programme that will begin in San Francisco in January has invested in Getaround in October -- a peer-to-peer sharing service that allows private car owners to rent out their vehicles when they are not using them.

The device works with a cloud service where an individual can be given access to a specific car for a set time period, CNET reported.

According to Toyota, Smart Key Box “can be placed in a vehicle without modification,” enabling engine start and door lock access.

The smartphone app, connecting to Toyota’s cloud-based Mobility Services Platform, can also handle payments and loan scheduling.

“The platform has individual business functions like vehicle management systems and leasing programmes,” Toyota said.

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A subsidised 14.2-kg cylinder will now cost Rs 430.64 in Delhi as against Rs 428.59 previously, according to stateowned oil firms.

Also, the aviation turbine fuel (ATF) price was hiked Rs 3,434.25 per kilolitre (kl), or 7.33%, to Rs 50,260.63 per kl in Delhi. This is the second straight increase in rates, coming on the back of 3.11% rise in October 1. In case of subsidised LPG, this is the sixth increase in price since July when the government decided to go in for a small hikes of up to Rs 2 per bottle every month to cut down its subsidy outgo.

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A litre of kerosene now costs Rs 17.17 in Mumbai.

Delhi has been declared a kerosene free state and no subsidised PDS kerosene is sold in the national capital.

The price of non-subsidised cooking gas (LPG), which consumers buy after exhausting their quota of 12 bottles of 14.2-kg each per household in a year, was hiked by Rs 37.5 to Rs 529.50.

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Two days door-to-door legal awareness ANPSA holds annual general meet campaign begins today; PLVs mobilized Morung Express News Kohima | November 1

The All Nagaland Private Schools’ Association (ANPSA) held its 33rd Annual General Body meeting on November 1 at De Oriental Grand, Kohima under the theme ‘Towards Excellence’. The conference stressed on New Education Policy (NEP) highlights, minimum wages/custody of Class-9 question papers, central grants for minority institutions.

Bithungo Kikon, President mentioned that in the last three years, private schools produced 80 pass percentage in HSLC exams under NBSE. Despite the achievement, Kikon said, “When we look at the poor condition that our state is in, be it roads, electricity, water and the way we are being gov-

erned, I want all of us to be very honest with ourselves and ask this question introspectively, ‘Have we really achieved what we want in our society to be? Or are we just producing stereotype, exam result oriented children with no moral or ethical values?”

A major concern highlighted was unemployment, which according to Kikon, “is a ticking time bomb which once it explodes will cause a lot of hardship.” However, Kikon stated that ANPSA should take pride in the fact that it is not only providing education to children but each school has become employment centers, giving employment to thousands and providing livelihood.

The success of private institutions lies in its autonomy to func-

tion independently, which comes with responsibility, it was added.

Kikon also mentioned that there have been instances where schools have abused this privilege and for which due actions was initiated on them. “The way the education policies that are being implemented or are going to be implemented should be a concern for all as it will infringe our autonomy which is our very existence which calls for a strong ANPSA. Only when ANPSA is strong then we can unitedly pursue policy changes not to suit our individual interest but the interest of our children for posterity sake,” asserted Kikon.

The aims and objectives of ANPSA and enrolment of new members was delivered by Pheluopfhelie Kesiezie, Advisor

ANPSA, who mentioned that private schools cater to 75 % of High School students in Nagaland. While Nagaland invests in 1000 crores for education in the State, the Grant-in-aid that private schools receive is less than one crore, stated Kesiezie. “.1 percent is insufficiently given to a body of schools which cater to 75 % of High School students in Nagaland,” asserted Kesiezie.

Lydia Lepcha, Riverine Public School, Ura Village shared on Central grants for minority institutions stressing on Scheme for Infrastructure Development in Minority Institutions (IDMI) under the Ministry for Human Resource Development. All minority institutions having at least 20 % of minority population are eligible for IDMI.

DoH&FW bids adieu to Naga Yoya (Central) meets Myanmar VP NOVEM- Htut and the meeting last- will visit Naga Self-AdminNHM Mission Director DIMAPUR, istered Zone on November BER 1 (MExN): Naga ed for about two hours.

KOhIMA, NOVEMBER 1 (MExN): The Directorate of Health & Family Welfare (DoH&FW) bid adieu to Dr. Yankho Lotha, Mission Director, NHM, on October 31.

The farewell programme was chaired by Dr. John Sweyievisa, Director (Health). Farewell speeches were delivered by Abhijit Sinha, Commissioner and Secretary, DoH&FW and Dr L Watikala, Principal Director, DoH&FW. Sinha in his speech extended best wishes and congratulated the outgoing Mission Director for his 34 years of service to the de-

partment and wished him a happy retired life. Dr. L Watikala lauded Dr. Yankho Lotha for rendering his service with dedication and outmost sincerity.

Well wishers and officers from the Directorate also lauded Dr. Yankho Lotha as a very kind, honest, calm and sincere officer and congratulated him for retiring in good health.

The outgoing Mission Director exhorted from his experience and also thanked the department for all the support and opportunities given to him in his 34 years of service.

Attracting and Retaining Youth in Agriculture

WOKhA, NOVEMBER 1 (MExN): Krishi Vigyan Kendra (KVK), Wokha conducted an awareness programme on Attracting and Retaining Youth in Agriculture (ARYA) project at its conference hall on October 27.

Dr. Santosh Kr. Baishya, Senior Scientist and Head (Programme Coordinator), KVK Wokha highlighted that only five KVKs were selected from the North East states for the implementation of ARYA project, including KVK Wokha. The objective of ARYA project, he said, is to uplift the socio-economic status of rural youths through sustainable agricultural enterprises and converting shifting cultivation to generate round the year employment and income generation in tribal rural areas.

A total of 200 unemployed educated youth are to be selected under ARYA project for four enterprises, namely piggery farming, poultry farming, mushroom production and production of cut flowers under protected cultivation to be promoted through the project.

He also outlined the technical programme of the project and asked the youth of the district to come forward and develop entrepreneur-

ial activity in their local area through the project.

The chief guest, Tsutsowe Kupa, EAC Judicial, Wokha in his speech encouraged the youths to take up the entrepreneurial activities through ARYA project and give their best for the overall development of agriculture to make the district self sufficient in food production. He stressed on the transformation of subsistence agriculture to surplus agriculture, adding Nagaland should not depend on other states for food.

Peter Yanthan, Joint Director (Agriculture) encouraged the participants to sincerely implement the project by quoting Jawaharlal Nehru, “Everything else can wait but not agriculture.”

Myansao Lotha, District Soil Conservation Officer encouraged the youth stating that a self employed person who takes and does his work sincerely can earn more than a salaried employee and same will happen if unemployed educated youth take up enterprises through the ARYA project.

Altogether, 109 rural youths from 27 villages, 11 officials from agriculture and allied departments attended the programme.

Meetings & AppointMents Meeting with DMC wards A meeting has been convened with the colony council chairmen and GBs of the following Dimapur Municipal Council (DMC) wards - 3, 4, 7, 8, 9, 11, 12, 13, 16, 20, 22, 23 - on November 2, 1:00 pm in the DMC office to discuss matter related to some polling stations of the aforementioned DMC wards. Therefore, DMC Administrator, H. Atokhe Aye has requested all to attend the meeting.

ZSUN emergency meeting The Zeliangrong Students’ Union (Nagaland) has informed that there will be an emergency consultative meeting with senior leaders and Kuki Students’ Organization (KSO) at Peren GB Hall on November 3, 11:00 am. Therefore, it has urged all senior and executive members to attend the meeting without fail.

Jubilee Extravaganza Night at DGC Dimapur Govt. College (DGC) Alumni Association in collaboration with Students’ Council DGC is organizing Jubilee Extravaganza Night on November 3, 4:00 pm at the college auditorium.

NFHRCC meeting Nagaland Foothill Road Coordination Committee (NFHRCC) will have a meeting on November 4, 2:00 pm at its treasurer's residence. Important issues will be deliberated as working season has already arrived, informed the committee in a press release. All the members have been requested to attend the meeting positively. NFHRCC also appealed to all the landlords not to issue NOC to any authority to avoid confusion.

Yoya, a central body of the Nagas in Myanmar, called on Myanmar’s Vice President, Henry Van Thio at the presidential palace in the capital Nay Pyi Taw on October 30. The seven-member team of Naga Yoya was led by its chairman, Aung

Aung Htut informed that mainly development works and other important sectorial issues were discussed during the two hours meeting. The Naga Yoya had also called on the Vice President to visit Naga areas. The Vice President

7 onward for three days.

Naga Yoya also said that they had invited the Vice President as Chief Guest during the Naga New Year Festival in Lahe Town, Naga Self-Administered Zone from January 14 to 16, 2017.

KOhIMA, NOVEMBER 1 (MExN): Kohima District Legal Services Authority (KDLSA) and Phek District Legal Services Authority (PDLSA) organized orientation programme for their Para Legal Volunteers (PLV) in their respective district headquarters on October 31 and November 1 respectively.

The programme targeted to mobilize and equip the PLVs in view of the two days door to door awareness campaign scheduled for November 2 and 3, where people will be given insights on the Legal Services Authority and the services the beneficiaries can avail.

In Kohima, Mezivolu T. Therieh, NJS, Chief Judicial Magistrate, Kohima & Secretary, KDLSA spoke on the strategies of the twoday campaign. She stated that the nationwide campaign will be first of its kind where maximum number of household in the country will witness to spread awareness about the law. Some of the areas to be dealt with are the Legal Services Institutions and the availability of

NCC cadet from Nagaland visits Sri Lanka DIMAPUR, NOVEMBER 1 (MExN): On the invitation of the Sri Lanka Government, a 12-member delegation of National Cadet Corps (NCC) from all over India led by the delegation head Colonel Chetan Gurbax, delegation leader Colonel Renukanath Rao and Assistant delegation leader Captain Chavi Sood attended the Youth Exchange Programme (YEP) in Sri Lanka from October 12 to 26.

Among the delegates, Senior Under Officer (SUO) Mejungsungkum Longkumer of Kohima Science College, Jotsoma belonging to NCC Unit No 1 Nagaland Air Squadron was the only cadet to represent the North East Region.

During the stay, the

Senior Under Officer Mejungsungkum Longkumer with cadets belonging to different countries in Sri Lanka.

delegation interacted with VVIPs and VIPs of the Sri Lankan Government as well as the Chief of Defence Staff and Commanders of Army, Navy and Air Force in their respective Headquarters. The delegates also visited myriad

places of tourist attraction, religion as well as historical importance of the country.

The cadets also attended the annual passing out parade and highest camp of national Cadets Corps of Sri Lanka, “The Herman Loos and De Soysa Cham-

pionship Trophy”. The Secretary of Defence of Sri Lanka awarded medal of honors to the Cadets.

A press release informed that YEP is a program which is a country to country exchange of cadets belonging to NCC/equivalent, Government/Youth Organizations of friendly countries. YEP is basically being an Indian goodwill ambassador during the visit to host country where the cadets interact and participate in various NCC activities and create among participants awareness, understanding and appreciation of each other’s socio-economic and cultural realities. This year approximately hundred delegates from SAARC countries attended YEP in Sri Lanka.

St. Paul Church in Noklak inaugurated NOKlAK, NOVEMBER 1 (MExN): The newly built St. Paul Church, Noklak was blessed by the Most Rev. Dr. James Thoppil, Bishop of Kohima and inaugurated

by Rev. Fr. Joseph Ottukalathil, the Parish Priest and Principal at Christ King Church, Anganba on October 30.

Bishop, in his introduction congratulated Rev. Fr. Joseph Lukka, the Centre in charge and the small community for the tremendous work done to complete the church construction. He urged them to be exemplary in their faith and life. The Church, he said, is a sign of Christian presence and closeness of God, according to a press release from Fr. Thomas Toretkiu. Stating that the physical church is only the manifestation of the real and true Church, i.e. every Christian, the Bishop said every Christian is Christ bearer and should

In Phek, Ajong Imchen, Civil Judge and Secretary of PDLSA said that the objective of the campaign is to spread the message of access to justice for all at the broadest level, therefore the PLVs are to reach out to the weaker and marginalized sections of the society campaigning door to door and covering maximum number of household.

Vethothi Vero, Panel Lawyer of PDLSA spoke on the roles and functions of PLVs in the campaign and other topics. Later, an interaction session was held with the PLVs lined up for the two-day door to door campaign with regard to issues on domestic violence in the local context and environment protection act.

A press release from the Nagaland State Legal Services Authority informed that the PLVs during the campaign will also distribute free legal literature and literacy books, pamphlets, flyers carrying the message on basic laws, provisions on legal rights, legal services institutions and availability of free legal services.

MEx FILE Prohibition of heavy loaded vehicles MOKOKChUNG, NOVEMBER 1 (DIPR): A notification from the Addl. District Magistrate, Sivasagar has informed all concerned that heavy vehicles carrying beyond the permitted limit is prohibited to ply within the district of Sivasagar as it is causing damage to the roads and also pose danger to human lives and public properties. Moreover any movement of trucks carrying coal between 10:00 pm to 5:00 am and without valid permit, tax payment certificate etc will be treated as illegal and will be dealt with appropriate section of Law. The order will come into force with immediate effect and will remain in force for a period of 60 days.

Dimapur Night Carnival DIMAPUR, NOVEMBER 1 (MExN): The annual Dimapur Night Carnival (DNC) scheduled to be held from December 14-18 will have various zones and categories like Kids zone, Entertainment zone, Business zone etc. to make both business and visitors friendly.

Stalls will also be provided to Naga entrepreneurs to market their products, informed Hokivi Chishi, DNC convenor and Dr. Khekugha Muru, Secretary to Sub Committee, DNC. The forms for booking of stalls are available at Dimapur Municipal Council (DMC) office, Business Association of Nagas (BAN), Naga Shopping Arcade, and East Dimapur Business association (EDBA), Purana Bazar. Individuals/ organizations/ companies interested to participate can contact BAN (8014168425) and EDBA (9774348806). For details, refer advertisement dated October 25 (local dallies). The carnival is organized by the district administration, Dimapur Chamber of Commerce and Industry (DCCI), BAN, and EDBA.

SKK supports aggrieved teachers

Bishop of Kohima, Rev. Dr. James Thoppil with the community of St. Paul Church, Noklak and others.

manifest Christ to others.

“St. Paul tells that each of us is a temple of the Holy Spirit. With our baptism the Holy Spirit dwells in us.

The real Church, therefore, is we and we should be living temple of God to manifest and witness to God’s closeness and presence to his people,” he added.

Rev. Fr. Jaison Thomas,

Director, Pastoral Centre, Dimapur in his reflection based on the story of Zacchaus, said that with the presence of Jesus in his life, Zacchaus became a new creation. “The darkness in his life was driven away by Jesus and he felt accepted by God, which brought about total transformation in his

life. Zacchaeus not only was converted but was also committed to justice and then salvation came into his house.” When Jesus enters into one’s life, then one sees life differently and it will bring about transformation and change and thus one becomes the temple of God, Rev. Fr. Jaison stated.

Draft electoral roll for KMC published

KOhIMA, NOVEMBER 1 (DIPR): In view of the special summary revision of electoral roll for municipal/town councils, a meeting with all the ward/colony chairmen and political parties was held at DC’s conference hall here on October 31, where the draft publication of electoral roll (e-roll) was distributed to all the polling stations for 19 wards under Kohima Municipal Council (KMC).

Deputy Commissioner of Kohima, Rovilatuo Mor (IAS) requested the wards chairmen and representatives to take up the e-roll revision seriously in their respective areas and make necessary corrections within the stipulated time.

He also sought cooperation from all the wards and political parties to main-

the legal services, how the general masses can get their entitlements under the various provisions of laws and schemes sponsored by the government. She further encouraged the PLVs to work hard towards the cause of humanity and help the people get access to justice.

Akumla Longchari, Master Trainer, NSLSA in her presentation on the roles and responsibilities of the Para Legal Volunteers said the Scheme of the Para Legal Volunteers was first launched

by National Legal Services Authority in the year 2009, where PLVs are expected to act as intermediaries and the barefoot doctors reaching people at their doorsteps.

They are to bridge the gap between the people and the Legal Services Authority.

She also said that PLVs are to educate the people, especially those who belong to the weaker sections of the society to enable them to be aware of their rights. PLVs should also ensure that the victims of crime get proper care and attention and are compensated for the loss they suffered, she added.

tain peace and tranquillity for the peaceful conduct of the forthcoming municipal election. The DC also reminded the wards and colonies to submit sketch map on house numbering pattern to streamline the address and locations in order to identify the house number in a systematic pattern for permanent record. Rovilatuo further requested the wards and colonies to initiate cleanliness measures in their respective areas in view of the forthcoming Hornbill Festival.

With regard to the LED lightings, the DC requested all the ward/colony representatives to sensitize the citizens in their respective areas for maximum use of LED bulb, particularly for the lights which are left

on overnight. He further sought concerted efforts from all the ward leaders to save energy and also to have more comfortable power supply especially during this festive season.

Additional Deputy Commissioner, Kohima, Lithrongla Tongpi also sought cooperation from all the ward/colony chairmen and political parties for the successful implementation of the exercise to reduce energy consumption. She also stressed on the usage of LED lightings and requested every household to install LED bulbs as the festive season is approaching.

SDO (C) Sardar & Electoral Registration Officer, KMC, Kethosituo Sekhose informed on the schedule of special summary revi-

sion of e-roll for municipal/ town councils. He also explained about the exercise of the draft publication of eroll to be carried out by all the respective wards.

With regard to installation of solar street lights in the wards, KMC Administrator Kovi Meyase requested the wards to submit a fresh list on or before November 15, 2016.

During the meeting, National Re-dedication Day or Rashtriya Sankalp Diwas and Rashtriya Ekta Diwas (National Unity Day) were also observed. National Re-dedication Day is observed every year to pay homage to the first woman Prime Minister of India, Indira Gandhi, while National Unity Day is celebrated to pay tribute to Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel.

ZUNhEBOtO, NOVEMBER 1 (MExN): All Sumi Students’ Union (SKK) has appealed to the State government to release the pending salary of the RMSA, SSA, and Hindi teachers. A press statement from SKK president, Ninoto Awomi and general secretary, Vikai Yepthomi asserted that the teachers have to be respected by the government by releasing their salary in due period of time. Extending support to the demands of the aggrieved teachers, SKK also stressed that the government should not make any excuses of funds. It also asked the government to seriously consider the fact that the students’ academic session is coming to an end.

Sub-committees of Miss Sumi 2016 informed DIMAPUR, NOVEMBER 1 (MExN): Various subcommittees of the Miss Sumi 2016 have been requested to update the progress of their works by coordinating with their respective members and Organizing Committee. Meanwhile, the Organizing Committee has cordially invited all former Miss Sumis to the event to be held on November 8, 2016 at NER Agri Expo Site, 4th Mile, Dimapur at 4:00 pm.

AYO Souvenir Committee requests KOhIMA, NOVEMBER 1 (MExN): The Souvenir Committee of Angami Youth Organization (AYO) silver jubilee celebration has requested all concerned to contribute article(s) and poem(s) in English or Tenyidie and submit to any of the Souvenir Committee members on or before November 15, 2016. For further information contact: Convenor Neizokhotuo Belho at 9856038531 or email to khotuobelho@gmail.com.

Villagers repair Kebai-Khelma area road PEREN, NOVEMBER 1 (MExN): New Ngaulong Village in Peren district did soiling and leveling of the Kebai-Khelma area road which has been in deplorable condition on October 24 “in order to meet the basic needs of the people particularly to support the weekly market which is enjoyed by three tribes, viz. Zeliang, Kuki, Dimasa (Assam).” Around 60-70 people turned up along with two trucks freely provided by two of the villagers to participate in the voluntary work, according to a press release from Chunggaing, chairman, New Ngaulong Village. The repairing was done in the worst part, between Zero-point and Bongkolong village, “which has become a blocking barrier for vehicles movement,” the release added. It was informed that the weekly market, which was inaugurated on January 8, 2015, falls on every Tuesday.

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THE MORUNG EXPRESS

The Power of Truth

The Morung Express volume Xi issue 301

By Dr. Asangba Tzüdir

So Much for ‘I Do’

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nother year is slowly passing by as we move into the eleventh month. The distinct smell of winter has also set the tune for the ‘festive’ season and a lot of ‘festive’ things are going to happen in these last two months. This includes weddings. Well, the wedding season is here again...and so much for the words ‘I DO’ to confess and commit before God and man. Sadly, a lot of ‘unnecessary sound, lights and action’ goes into the making of the ‘platform’ to say these two words. The trend is now set. A standard is in place and it is almost like a pinpointed ‘sin’ to fall below this standard. As such, weddings have become a big pinching affair and a big time business enterprise. Not long ago, the idea of wedding planner was so ‘western.’ Needless to say Naga weddings, today, is marked by more focus on by unnecessary ‘sounds and lights’ rather than on meaning and essence. Apart from being a costly affair, it is also not surprising to see wedding cards that openly seeks monetary gifts.

Marriage is a solemn and an honourable occasion, but often defiled with not so honourable thing. What can be more insulting to the Holy Vows is the fact that the wedding nights are often marked by drinking parties, seemingly indicating that the Holy Vows taken before God and man as witness expires its validity right after the wedding ceremony.

The phrase, ‘once in a life time affair’ also becomes the necessary evil besides making our weddings gratuitously ‘loud and glamorous.’ And like the presence of the good Lord is not enough, a wedding that is attended by big shots becomes the talk of the town. It is really sad that we have lost sight of our sensibilities, rationality and moral judgment.

Well, who would not like to make it large, fat and memorable especially when it is about ‘once in a lifetime.’ But it should not end in a painful and draining tale. Our understanding of the idea of ‘making it large’, needs a shift from the material to the spiritual. For nothing can be bigger than God’s presence and His showers of blessing. Though these are aspects hardly talked about. It is the food and the dress and the gifts that’s the ‘in’ thing.

On the loss of meaning and essence, an instance, what good is a costly beautiful wedding card if it does not have the content and the purpose for which one is invited to the wedding. For it is not simply an invitation to grace and bless the couple. After all, God alone cannot be the witness here. The wedding band too, is not just a symbolic representation of promise and commitment to each other but often to check infidelity of the husband.

Weddings have instead become a scary occasion especially for those who cannot afford the standard because the Naga mentality is going beyond need, essence, purpose and meaning. The Churches too have realised it as a serious concern and certain churches have imposed ‘restrictions’ so as to keep the occasion of wedding clean and ways to cut down costs. Mass wedding is being encouraged but it has failed and one of the reasons being...everybody wants to make their day ‘exclusively special’ and not to be shared.

The Naga weddings need a drastic shift from material to the meaning and the fulfilment of God’s purpose. At the end of the day, what matters most is not what you wear or how big it was but the Vow you commit before God and man which the Church certifies. A lot of things may go into the preparation. We need to prepare the heart too for that is the most important part to prepare for a lifetime.

As religio-moral beings and going by the present trend of pompous weddings, there is a need for lot of rethinking.

A complete lowering of the unnecessary ‘lights and sound’ cannot be expected but even a decibel lower can make a huge difference especially on the pinching part. It just needs a bit of simplicity and a return to meaning and essence.

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

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Dhruva Saikia

RELIGION OR LANGUAGE –

Dilemma for nationalism in Assam JPC hearing on Citizenship - Part II

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he Assamese people, including intellectuals, are clearly in a dilemma over the issue of language versus religion as the indicator of their identity. The language was indeed the original indicator, but the gradually it tilted towards religion, especially in course of the Assam Movement from 1979 to 1985, which culminated in Assam Accord between the agitators and GoI. The Assam Movement was against Bangladeshi infiltration and the issue of a purported Muslim majority state came to fore. However, the Assam agitation leaders were too careful not to tarnish their secular image. They rubbed their shoulders with Vajpayee and company, shared the dais in public meetings held in Guwahati, but didn’t allow to be called communal or anti-Muslim.

Assamese people remained loyal to language based regionalism until the emergence of perfume baron Badaruddin’s AIUDF, which became the largest opposition party in 2011 and 9 out of 27 districts in Assam turned Muslim majority. Badaruddin’s meteoric rise in the political arena alarmed the Assamese speaking people, including the indigenous Assamese Muslims and the issue of religion gained momentum.

The people who for a century considered the Bengalis as the prime threat, now began look at the Muslims as the fatal threat.

So, there exist two categories of Assamese nationalism- for one language is the criteria and religion for the other. However, the relationship of these two set of people with RSS-BJP is unpredictably occasional. For example, when it comes to power sharing, language-regionalism champion AGP joins hands with BJP, but opposes the Citizenship (Amendment) Bill, or for that matter any move in favour of Hindu Bengalis.

It is to be noted that RSS and its sister organizations belonging to Sangh Parivar introduced the religion factor to the spectre of Assam regionalism. While Assamese and Bengalis have been hostile to each other, the RSS think tank came up with a new interpretation and according them, that the Muslims were exploiting the Assamese – Bengali hostility. While RSS propagated ‘Hindu’ unity between Assamese and Bengalis –Muslims wanted the Assamese to remain anti-Bengali so that the Muslim designs do not catch the Assamese eye.

Such an interpretation had few takers initially in Assam, but the situation had undergone changes and a lot of languageregionalism champions, including the present Assam Chief Minister Sonowal, shifted allegiance to the religion oriented nationalism school.

The ongoing JPC hearing on the proposed Citizenship (Amendment) Bill has been another occasion for the school of language oriented Assamese regionalism champions to come together and oppose citizenship to Hindu Bengalis.

C O M M E N T A R Y

Hannah Meszaros Martin openDemocracy

How to make peace with the forest: development and war in Colombia

This launches a series of articles looking at the relationship between environmental and human rights, to unpack one of the world’s longest-running wars, the Peace Agreement and its seeming collapse

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n September 26, the Peace Agreement between the Colombian government and the FARC-EP was signed with a pen made from a bullet, while the Air Force “fumigated” the colours of the Colombian flag over a crowd all clad in white. These planes are all too similar – if not the same – to the ones that up until very recently sprayed down chemical herbicides over vast areas of the Colombian countryside.

Six days later, in a referendum designed by the Santos administration to be the final form of approval for the agreement, 51.2 per cent out of the Colombians who turned out to vote, a mere 38 per cent, issued a ‘NO’ to the agreement. The difference was 55,651 votes.

The divisions that have separated the ‘no’ from the ‘yes’ are much deeper than the current Uribe vs.

Santos model that the media is now spinning. In fact politically, ex-president Alvaro Uribe and the current, Juan Manuel Santos, who was Uribe’s minister of war during his presidency, are not actually that different.

But the fractures in Colombian society are historically entrenched. Since its independence and the formation of the modern state, Colombia has had six civil wars largely caused by divisions along class lines and political ideology. In particular, around land ownership. What the referendum has made increasingly obvious is that these divisions – at the same time geographical, ecological and social – cannot be repaired by a closed Peace Process between the government and a single armed group, a process by definition excluding the participation of wider civil society.

BulletS anD toxinS Now, with the country gripped by mass protests, there is a great uncertainty over the fate of the Peace Accords – a 297-page document that has taken four years to draw up. But amidst the confusion, devastation, anger and – for certain individuals – joy, it is worth thinking about something that has not changed, despite the referendum result: the critical role of the environment in the Colombian conflict, in which bullets and toxins are the weapons.

This series of articles will look at the relation between environmental and human rights in order to unpack one of the world’s longest running wars, the Peace Agreement and its seeming collapse.

The Accords, and their proposed reforms, had the potential to open up the debate around the structural issues behind the war, in particular, agrarian reform and economic development. Originally a campesino organisation, the FARC-EP has had agrarian reform as their main pillar since their foundation in 1964: the first chapter of the Peace Accords focuses on this. Paradoxically however, while debating issues directly intertwined with economics, such as rural reform, the negotiations were not allowed to address the current Colombian ‘economic model’.

Germán Vélez, director of Grupo Semillas – an agricultural and environmental rights organisation, explains, “Santos made clear from the beginning that anything was up for discussion, except the economic model. So, I believe we have to recognise our starting point as a place where the topic of structural problems in rural areas is not being discussed in depth.”

A major criticism of the accords has been their inability to address the structural problems of the conflict. If Colombia is to ever achieve a real, meaningful peace, economic development and its role in fuelling much of the violence in the countryside needs to be recognised. A very clear, direct example of this has been the contracting of paramilitary groups by multinational companies to “provide security” for their extractive industries. These often involves the intimidation, kidnapping, torture, and in some cases, the assassination of union leaders and environmental rights advocates.

The gap between the economic vision of the government and that of Colombian social movements can be seen as a clash of different visions of the Colombian territory itself, where according to the national development plan, nature poses as an infinite resource that can be dug up, cut down, harvested, shipped off or burnt as fuel without caution or end in sight. Biodiversity in this long-standing model is seen solely as potential capital, yet another mode of investment opportunity. On the other side, indigenous, Afro-Colombian, and campesino groups insist that this model of development does not include them, their world-vision or their beliefs. Therefore the fight for the environment is seen by these groups as an existential struggle. Which is why many different social movements, such as the Liberation of Mother Earth in northern Cauca, assert their collective and cultural rights through the preservation of biodiversity and traditional agricultural techniques.

WinDoW of opportunity For movements like these, the Peace Agreement presented a window of opportunity, held narrowly ajar, giving the public the chance to reshape regional policies, such as those concerning economic development.

But now that the agreement has been rejected, that opportunity, however slight, appears to be closing. In the ensuing political uncertainty it is likely that the debate about the environment will take a backseat as everyone turns to the issues of impunity and accountability. High-level, systemic impunity has been an on-going feature of Colombian politics for some time now. Many supporters of the ‘No’ vote were against the degree of legal immunity that would be granted to the officers and foot soldiers of the FARC, while many high level government officials and those involved in paramilitary groups have enjoyed real impunity for decades. But the referendum results don’t change the fact that the natural environment and those who depend on it for survival are

Greenpeace Brazil forest campaigner Paulo Adario walking over illegally cut mahogany logs on river. The logs were discovered by Greenpeace and IBAMA. A team of IBAMA officials "raided" the area to arrest the illegal loggers.

the primary victims of this pervasive and systemic impunity in Colombia.

Throughout the war, the environment has been a victim of the activities of both the state and the various armed groups, perpetuating both legal and illegal economies. A very clear example of this dual illegal/legal destruction is the case of gold mining, where illegal gold mining has often paved the way for legal forms of extraction – contaminating local environments to such an extent that no other activity is possible, as can be witnessed in Chocó, a region on the Pacific northwest coast, now experiencing mass environmental devastation due to mercury poisoning from illegal gold mining.

bring investors to rural areas, so the land will end up in the hands of foreign investors and then our land is once again in the hands of few. There is going to be a new concentration of land.”

In the wake of the referendum, the question of the environment remains fundamental, even more so considering the new interests and actors that have grabbed a seat at the negotiating table alongside the leaders of the “NO” vote. This has shifted the peace process to what civil society is calling ‘a pact between elites’ seeking to impose certain revisions on the accords.

The proposals coming from the far right (aligned with Uribe) would be devastating to the involvement of social movements in environmental issues.

Development aS DiSplacement The legal experts working in the environmental rights and advocacy organisation Tierra Digna see this pattern emerge in their work with communities facing displacement due to large-scale industrial projects. Take Cesar, a department in the north bordering Venezuela with the most coal mining in the country, whose community arrived there at the turn of the century and has lived and worked throughout the intrusion of cotton and palm industries. However when the coalmine moved into the area about 25 years ago, life started to become impossible.

No one bothered to calculate the toxins that would be released into the air and water over time, so after two decades of operation, the soil is infertile and the air and water toxic. The government is using the legal framework of human rights to force displace the community, claiming that it is in their best interest to move in order to protect their health, and claiming that the environment is no longer fit for human life.

Developmental activities have thus far been sustained by the forced displacement of over 6 million people.

Mass displacement in rural areas has permitted the concentration of land in fewer and fewer hands.

This model of concentration via land-grab underpins the whole economic model, allowing the creation of extensive zones for cattle ranching, monoculture, and mining.

Another devastating environmental impact of the war has been the aerial fumigation of coca, marijuana, and poppy crops with the herbicide glyphosate – classified as a probable carcinogen by the World Health Organisation – on about 1.75 million hectares of Colombian “wilderness” – in fact areas both lived and cultivated.

Other impacts of drug eradication include increased deforestation to create new areas of cultivation for illicit crops. Aerial fumigation has also led to yet more forced displacement, as crops die, land becomes infertile and families and communities can no longer survive. The land affected often has a specific pattern of post-abandonment occupancy, and in most cases it is ultimately taken over by largelandowning individuals, sometimes associated with paramilitary groups who then sell it on to extractive industries.

uriBe’S contriBution Uribe’s proposed “revisions” to the accords, for example, suggest taking away the right of the public to challenge development projects happening near their communities, known as the consulta popular. This right has already come under attack. In the days following the referendum, a consulta popular in Ibagué, a city located in the department of Tolima, was cancelled and activists continue to receive death threats. The Accords offered the potential for citizen participation. Now that any such progress has been thrown off course (temporarily or permanently we are still to see) the far right is doing everything it can to ensure that communities cannot stop destructive regional development plans.

The coming months will be crucial. As the government begins its negotiations with the other major guerrilla group, the National Liberation Army (the ELN in its Spanish acronym), and the media shifts its focus, it will be very telling to look at the pattern of land grabs, forced displacement, and activists targeted.

So often in the past these attacks have increased during times of ‘political uncertainty’. Between the agreement in late August and the final signing of the peace accords in September 13 activists and social movement leaders were killed, with right-wing paramilitary groups as suspects. According to a report by Somos Defensores “the majority of the cases of aggressions against human rights defenders in the first half of 2016 are suspected to be perpetrated by paramilitary forces, followed by the state, and lastly the two guerrillas.” In particular, incidences of aggression from state security forces have doubled since 2015.

Worrying poSt-accorDS ScenarioS Of course there were already concerns for a “post-accords” scenario, namely the potential rise of violence in areas previously controlled by the FARC. In these zones the potential for other armed groups to move in and cause further environmental damage through drug trafficking and illegal mining are incredibly high, not to mention the danger this poses to communities in these areas.

And when legal industries such as mining or oil companies enter, under the legal frame, the environmental destruction will be significantly worse.

This process has already begun with the expansion of the petroleum and hydrocarbon industries in the department of Caquetá after the FARC left certain areas. The president of Ecopetrol, one of the world’s largest petroleum companies stated explicitly that “Peace will allow us to take more oil from areas previously closed by conflict.”

Vélez echoes this concern in relation to the expansion of ZIDRES, or Zones of Interest for Economic and Social Rural Development, a plan that renders all ‘unoccupied’ or ‘uncultivated’ land as national property that can then be sold on to multinationals: “what the government is looking toward is how to

peace anD truth ‘Peace’ must be seen as synonymous with social and environmental justice. Before the referendum, a coalition of different social and environmental movements was calling for an environmental truth commission. Its purpose would be to examine the long-term devastation of water resources, biodiversity and ecosystems as a symptom of the war, and thus a key point to address in the road to peace.

Recognising the ways in which the violence of the war has impacted the natural environment means that we can also start to see many different sectors of society, including Afro-Colombians, indigenous peoples and farmers as victims of development caught in the crossfire. Acknowledging such diverse groups as victims of a form of development perpetuated by war is the first step to remaking the economic model that was marked as off limits in the peace negotiations.

Calling for an ‘environmental truth commission’ at this juncture is politically urgent especially as development and its connection to irreversible environmental destruction and grave human rights violations is now drawing the attention of the International Criminal Court (ICC).

But this vision of peace – a peace made with the forest - is not the vision of the government. The following articles will examine how social movements are challenging this perspective – from water, soil, and air – asserting that the environment has always been at the heart of the Colombian conflict, and that the future of ‘peace’ in the country depends very much on it remaining a core issue in the debate.

Hannah Meszaros Martin is a PhD candidate at the Centre for Research Architecture, Goldsmiths, University of London. Her work focuses on the broader ecological and social effects of aerial fumigation in Colombia

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To Teach English To Basic How Man, God and Tiger How Learners: Three Approaches went their separate ways i CLAuDio sAnChEZ

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nce upon a time in a village there lived a man who had three sons. They helped him to cultivate his lands.

They were healthy and hardworking children and the father was very happy with their work and was proud of them.

However, there were very sharp difference in the nature of the three boys. The eldest son was a calm and steady worker, considerate of his brothers and had a pleasant personality. He was obedient to his father and slow to anger.

In contrast, the second son was excitable, erratic in his work, aggressive and greedy. He loved to be outdoors all the time. But with the patient guidance of his elder brother, he did commendable work in the field. Only his elder brother could help him control his periodic outbursts of excessive temper. The

youngest son on the other hand had a very peculiar nature. He was withdrawn and held himself aloof from all the others in the family. He spoke little, was irritated over small matters and would often burst into tears at real or imagined slights. He was secretive and none in the family could become close to him. But the eldest son was tactful and patient and could coax his brother to relax and be normal with him sometimes.

Yet, the youngest son remained the mystical one, though he did help out

Ode to Powers that be!

Roses bright and beautiful, I need them not on my coffin laid; Bread small or big I need them now, “To feed myself and my children three”.

Sleep on, Powers that be! On mammonian mattresses, Countless unknown ensure they deflate not.

diligently in the field work.

During a har vest season, one morning, the father sent the sons to the field early, even before the morning meal so that they could put in extra hours of work in the field. The father was to follow, bringing their meal for them.

Later in the day, upon reaching the farm shed, the father hailed the sons in a loud voice so that they could come for their meal.

But to his surprise nobody appeared. He called again but there was no response.

So he went out looking for them and after some time discovered his eldest son, reaping grain at a far end of the vast field.

Upon being questioned about his brothers, the eldest boy told the father that his brothers behaved in a very peculiar manner that morning. They would not listen to him and were very adamant in their attitude. They seemed to be bent on doing things their own way and so he left them in disgust at the farmshed and had not seen them since.

When the father and

the eldest son were coming towards the shed in order to have their meal, they could see that the second son was prowling about on the rooftop of the shed.

On coming nearer, to their great amazement and horror, they saw that he was undergoing a transformation. He was gradually turning into a tiger!

When he saw the father and brother coming near, he jumped down from the roof and started to move away towards the jungle.

The father then called out.

"Dear son, you have now turned into a wild animal and will begin killing for your food. But do spare your father's domestic animals". But the ferocious tiger only replied, "In the darkness where I am going, all animals will look the same to me". Saying so, he gave a mighty leap and vanished from their sight forever.

The father and the son began to look for the youngest son and found him sitting under a big tree near the shed. He too was in the process of a strange transformation. He appeared to them to have no well-defined form but seemed to be only a shadow of his former self. They called out to him, asking questions, but he remained silent. He

turned his face away from them, and told his father and brother that henceforth they would not see him, that they should worship him under that tree bringing offerings of meat and eggs. But he stipulated that the eggs should be brought in a specially woven egg-basket only. Even as he was giving these instructions he turned into a god-like being and he too slowly vanished from their sight.

So, to this day the Aos observe the custom of bringing the sacrificial eggs in baskets of this special type. It is also believed that only a few people know the art of weaving this particular kind of basket as god gave the instruction in a hurry and that too with his face averted. The custom of offering sacrifices to god during sowing and harvesting seasons is believed to have been instituted by this god who was once a human being.

These offerings are left at a specially selected place near the farmshed usually under a tree.

This is how, the Aos believe, man, god, and the tiger went their separate ways.

(Extracted from the book: The Ao – Naga Oral Tradition by Temsula Ao) *(Chapter: Myths and Tales in the Oral Tradition)

n a small room in Philadelphia's school administration building, Rosario Maribel Mendoza Lemus, 16, sits in a corner, rubbing sweaty palms on her jeans.

In front of her is a binder with a test she has to take before she's assigned to a new school. A counselor hovers over her shoulder, pointing to a drawing of a book.

She asks, in English: "Do you know what that is?"

"No," says Rosario, who arrived this summer from Honduras, where she made it no further than the sixth grade. She keeps shaking her head, and it's clear that Rosario does not understand anything the counselor is saying.

There are 5 million students like Rosario — English Language Learners or ELLs — living in the U.S., and we're going to spend much of the next year reporting on them. They raise one of the biggest questions facing educators: What's the best way to teach English without losing time on the content students need to learn?

Decades of research point to three basic instructional models: English as a Second Language is beginners-level English. Developed in the 1930s as an alternative to the "sink or swim" approach, ESL stresses simplified speech and uses visual or physical cues, memorization and drills. ESL instruction is all about getting kids to function in English as quickly as possible. It's considered the least expensive because it's very basic and the classroom can include several language groups.

A second model is known as sheltered instruction. It has two goals: get kids to English proficiency and keep them from falling behind in other subjects. A sheltered instruction classroom may have students with different native languages, and a teacher who covers math, science and social studies. Unlike ESL, sheltered instruction does not focus on the mechanics of English but on proficiency: writing and reading in those content areas. This works

especially well with older ELL students.

And finally, there's the dual-language model. Research shows that if you build on a child's native language rather than discourage it, the transition to English fluency is easier. In this model, instruction should be split into two sections, with one part of the school day in English, the other in a different language. Say, Spanish. For it to work properly, the teacher(s) must be fluent in both languages.

In a version of this model, often called dual immersion, half the kids are Spanishdominant, the other half English-dominant. This allows children not just to learn from each other but to socialize outside the classroom. Rosario is headed to the district's Newcomer Learning Academy, which is really the only option for teenagers who know little or no English. There, she'll receive accelerated instruction — basically an ESL approach — designed to teach her enough English to enroll in a regular school. Students generally spend six months to a year here.

Most schools across the US offer one of these three approaches for eLLs. But at the Southwark School, in South Philly, I saw all three. Nearly half of the 700 students this year are from Asia and Latin America. Most grew up speaking a language other than English. The dual-language program is the most popular, especially in kindergarten. Principal Andrew Lukov says parents love the idea of starting their children on the path to being bilingual as early as possible.

Although the program is limited to English and Spanish, Lukov says he has parents calling him every day to see if anybody has dropped out. "We're getting to the point of being overcrowded," he says.

He says parent interest and community buy-in to the two-language approach has built a lot of support for ELLs at Southwark — they're no longer seen as "deficient" but as students who can and do succeed. (http://www.npr.org/sections/ ed/2016/10/23/493167803/how-we-teach-englishlearners-3-basic-approaches)

Why worry for “others”, to fill and more you have, “Others” their god will them take care.

“Make hay when the sun shines” is ancient lore, Pity to ignore the ancient wisdom!

Why worry for “others out there?”

“They, their god will take care”.

Why worry for “others out there”?

To fill and more you have.

Uncle Joe. (Joe Ngamkhuchung)

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Community Education Centre School, Dimapur organized a four days study tour from October 27 to 30 for the students of Classes 9 and 10 to Sivasagar, Assam and Tuli area in Nagaland. The study tour was organized as a part of school curriculum and initiated for the students to learn about the history, monuments and cultures of different societies. The students visited the Monuments, King Palace, Religious places, Institutions, Villages, Tea factory and Rev. Dr. E.W. Clark suspension Bridge and were accommodated in Rajeshwari Karuna School Tuli. A total 28 students along with 4 teachers were part of the study tour.

The enigma Called BoB dylan

Every Year the prestigious Nobel Prize is awarded by the Swedish and Norwegian institutions to those who have made invaluable contributions in the advancement of science, culture, and peace. The declaration of this prize is usually quite uneventful except for the awardees and their academic institutions. However, this year’s announcement was a deviation from the norm when the Nobel Prize in Literature was awarded to an American singer and songwriter, Bob Dylan. The controversy centers on the question as to the pertinence of conferring this year’s Nobel Prize in Literature to a ‘singer and songwriter.’

-nungchim christopher,assistant Professor, Department of History.

I usually relax with soft country music before retiring for the night. That night I began with Kenny Rogers’ The Vows Go Unbroken, and Coward of the County, when somehow something changed my mind and I replaced Rogers with Bob Dylan. His unusual bittersweet voice always enchants me. After listening tosome weighty questions he threw in about peace and war in his 1962 hit, Blowin’ in the Wind, and his prayers to his muse for inspiration in Mr. Tambourine Man, I was now on The Times They Are a-Changin’when my phone beeped with an alert. It was my news app Inshorts giving its latest update, “Singer and songwriter Bob Dylan awarded the Nobel Literature Prize in Literaturefor having created new poetic expressions within the great American song tradition”. My immediate reaction was a shock. What? Is this real? I soon realised that Dylan’s song is right, the times they are a-changin’!

Yes, since the 75-year-old Robert Allen Zimmerman, popularly known as Bob Dylan, was conferred the Nobel Prize for Literature 2016 on 13th October, interesting mixed reactions have been pouring in from literary circles as to whether the Swedish Academy has made the right choice in awarding the troubadour. It’s not surprising that the naysayers are the minority, with themajority cheering. That’s Bob, an enigma, always captivating hearts throughout thefive decades of his career.

Don’t we believe that a singer needs to have a soft, sweet-sounding conventional voice to appeal to mass audiences?

That’s not Dylan who’s endowed with a flat, croaky voice, a detail his critics often accentuate. They say he can’t sing, he croaks, ‘sounds like frog’, his voice is ‘very much like a dog with his leg caught in barbed wire’!It’s fascinating that this croaky and gravelly voice has long won acclaim. It’s not about perfect voice; it’s about believing in the honesty of what that voice is talking about. Subtly, he converted the shortcomings of his voice to his advantage by changing normal word accents and stressing certain syllables. This brought about a distinctive singing style and mind you, he frequently shifts the timber of his voice in the course of his career.

The very contradictions and conflicts within his art have also enhanced Dylan’s fame. It inflates his mystique and keeps fans glued. All is well with hisgravelly-voiced singing style of traditional folk songs and covers of blues with his acoustic guitar and harmonica. He confronted social injustice, war and racism, quickly becoming a prominent civil rights campaigner. This made him a definitive songwriter of the 60s protest movement crowning him with an iconic stature.

But enigmatic as he is, instead of basking and wallowing on,Dylan shifted his focus away to more abstract ideas, travelling around notionsof deeper insight.

His later songs centred more on personal

andintrospective ideas, and were subsequently far less politically charged. This changed focus outraged many of his radical admirers and friends. Not just was this shift in the themes of his songs but even in his music. His experimentation with electric amplified rock band was a shock to his folk fans who booed him, even calling him ‘Judas’ for ‘betraying’ folk music Dylan was known for. Wasn’t that experiment a symbolic turning point in music? Music, much like culture, must be dynamic.

Instead of being intimidatedby fans’discontent, he further shocked them by departing into exclusively religious songs, even suggesting that the social and political ills that his songs portrayare but symptoms of a deep spiritual crisis.

But within a short time, this ‘born-again’ Dylan stunned the Christian community by releasing his 1983 album Infidels, which many interpreted as a denouncement of the church. Actually, the album focusedon some of the thorny geopolitical themes of a postmodern world. It brought an angry, inquiring Dylan back to his audiences who intensely desired to get their ‘real’ Dylan back.

Dylan masteredtheart of ambiguity.

Dylan does not provide answersbut just goes about his business. When journalists tried to dissect the ’bigger meaning‘of his lyrics, his evasive responses to them were often riddled with incongruous claims, half-truths, and sometimes even blatant lies. He always makes a conscious

attempt to mystify himself and his art by ludicrous responses, thereby making his critics and media speculate. And how about his weird stage rituals where he would setup three microphones and only ever used the middle one? Why should he keep the lighting subdued throughout his two-hour concert, and mostly sing in the shadows? Why does he forbid photography at his concerts? Why did Dylan not say a word to the audiences and keep his back turned towards them in some concerts? Why did he refuse to roll out his hits when audience screamed for them? Why did he render his classics with a melody and phrasing so inverted from the originals that it almost soundedlike a different number altogether?

Thank god that weeks after keeping the whole world in suspense, he has finally acknowledged the Nobel Prize, saying that the news made him ‘speechless’.

Yet, on him attending the December 10 Ceremony, in a typical cryptic-Dylanstyle, he murmured,“If it’s at allpossible”. That’s Bob Dylan, you don’t expect straight simple answers from him, and that’s what millions of his fans worship him for – being enigmatic!

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Goswami parts ways Opposition raises a stink over Arnab with Times News Network killing of SIMI activists, seeks probe bHoPaL/NEW DELHI, NovEmbEr 1 (IaNs): A united opposition on Tuesday sought an impartial probe into the death of eight undertrial SIMI activists in an alleged shootout with police after a Bhopal jailbreak even as the government strongly defended the deaths of the "dreaded terrorists".

Seeking a judicial probe into the police "encounter" deaths on Monday, the CPI-M, the BSP and the RJD raised doubts over the government's version about the prison escape and the subsequent killings of the SIMI activists.

The Congress and the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) had earlier called for a probe, suspecting that the "encounter" may have been staged to kill the accused.

A Communist Party of India-Marxist statement said the eight men were undertrials whose guilt had not been established.

"How the accused could have escaped from a high security prison raises serious questions.

The (Madhya Pradesh) government owes a full explanation how this occurred."

The statement asked how was it possible for these men to secure arms after escaping from the prison "while being unable to get a vehicle to make good their escape".

"All these raise serious doubts about the veracity of the police claims."

RJD chief Lalu Prasad also demanded a high-level impartial probe to clear the suspense over whether it was a real or fake "encounter".

BSP chief Mayawati said: "Prima facie the matter appears to be very suspicious and only a judicial probe can answer these doubts."

She alleged that use of police force for furthering their political agenda was not new to BJP-ruled states and pointed out that attempts to hush up the Vyapam scam showed the Madhya Pradesh Police in poor light.

"There are many other incidents in MP which re-

flect the ideology of the BJP to use police to serve its political ends."

Hitting out at the opposition for doing electoral politics, Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan said those killed were "of course dreaded terrorists who could have wreaked havoc had they succeeded in escaping".

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader said the opposition was doing "dirty politics" to secure minority vote banks.

"Patriotism is important," he said, hailing "the sacrifice" of a policeman who was allegedly killed with a sharpened spoon by the accused while breaking out from the high-security Bhopal Central Jail.

In Delhi, Union Minister for Information and Broadcasting M. Venkaiah Naidu slammed the Congress for being "concerned about terrorists", calling it "all cheap politics" against the national interest of the country.

BJP leader Shrikant Sharma went a step ahead

and said those killed were "supporters of Osama Bin Laden and working as sleeper cells".

He said the Congress "has taken to communal politics" because it was unable to defeat the BJP over its development agenda.

The eight SIMI activists were killed on Monday on the Bhopal outskirts after police claimed they escaped from the prison by killing a police guard with a spoon and plates and forging keys out of "toothbrush and wood" to open the locks of their prison barracks.

The accused, police said, were armed when they were cornered and asked to surrender.

NHRC asks MP government for report on SIMI activists' killing The NHRC on Tuesday asked the Madhya Pradesh government for a detailed report within six weeks on the killing of eight SIMI activists by police in an alleged gunfight.

The National Human Right Commission (NHRC)

issued the notices to the state Chief Secretary, Director General of Police, Director General (Prisons) and Inspector General (Prisons).

"The commission took suo motu cognisance of media reports about the killing of eight SIMI (Students Islamic Movement of India) undertrials after their escape from the Bhopal Central Jail," an NHRC statement said.

The SIMI activists were killed on Monday on Bhopal's outskirts after police claimed they escaped from prison by killing a police guard with a spoon and plates and forging keys out of "toothbrush and wood" to open the locks of their prison barracks.

The accused, police said, were armed when they were cornered and asked to surrender.

Five jail officials have been suspended from service, including Deputy Inspector General (Jail) and the jail Superintendent.

The Additional Director General (Jail) was transferred.

mumbaI, NovEmbEr 1 (bs): Arnab Goswami, TV anchor and presidentnews and editor-in-chief, Times Now and ET Now is moving on from the Times Network, reveal sources in the know. While his next project is not confirmed, speculation is that Goswami may start an independent news venture, TV or digital.

Goswami started his career with The Telegraph, where he worked for a little under a year between 1994 and 1995 before joining Pranay Roy’s New Delhi Television (NDTV) as a reporter and anchor. He rose through the ranks at NDTV, becoming a part of the core team as a news editor,

Voters have right to know edu Upto 13 killed in latest India-Pak border firing version of events, against the back- Tatta Pani sector last Friday and Satqualification of candidates: SC srINaGar/muZaFFarabaD, NovEmbEr 1 (rEutErs): In- drop of heightened tension in In- urday, Pakistan has said.

helming the show Newshour from 1998 to 2003.

Later, he became the senior editor at NDTV and continued working in that capacity till he left the network to join Time Now in 2006.

At Times Now, he shot to fame with his firebrand anchoring on the Newshour, which went a long way in pushing the channel to the number one position, which it continues to hold till date.

According the Broadcast Audience Research Council India (BARC) Times Now is the top rated English News channel in the country by a massive margin. The Goswami led channel clocked 6,32,000 impressions in week 42 of 2016 (October 15 to October 21) while its

closest competitor CNN News18 clocked 2,89,000 impressions in the same week. (Impressions refers to the total number of views a show gets during its telecast).

The leadership position enjoyed by Times Now also reflected in the ad sales might it could muster. On an average, English news channels enjoy a peak adrate (for a 10 second spot) of around Rs 3,000 during normal weekdays (prime time). Industry estimates peg Times Now’s prime time ad-rate at around Rs 20,000. This could increase in case of an important development or during election time. The show went a long way in making Times Now a money churning asset within the Time Network, contributing 70% of the channel’s total ad-revenue.

Given his success with Times Now, Goswami was elevated to president-news & editor-in-chief, Times Now and ET Now, from editorial director and editor in chief, Times Now in June 2015, which he shall continue to hold till date. There is no word yet on who will replace him at the network

EPFO issues guidelines to settle death claims in 7 days

On the Indian side of the Line of Control, a girl died and three people were injured on Tuesday, in Pakistani shelling along the Ramgarh sector in Jammu and Kashmir, a senior police officer told Reuters.

On Monday, an Indian soldier and a civilian were killed along the line of control in Kashmir in the Rajouri sector on the Line of Control, an Indian army spokesman said.

The increasing cross-border firing is raising fears that military escalation could trigger a potentially devastating nuclear exchange over Kashmir, the bone of contention that has sparked two of the three wars between India and Pakistan since partition and independence from Britain in 1947.

NEW DELHI, NovEmbEr 1 (PtI): Retirement fund body EPFO today said it has issued guidelines to its field offices to settle death claims within seven days and retirement cases before a worker retires from the job. Labour Minister Bandaru Dattatreya today took stock of the action taken on directions of Prime Minister Narendra Modi during a review meeting on October 26, the Labour Ministry said.Central Provident Fund Commissioner (CPFC) informed the Minister that on Prime Ministers' directions, EPFO has issued detailed guidelines on retirement and death cases, it added.

These guidelines have been issued to the field offices to sensitise them and "take prompt and proactive action to settle the death claims within seven days and in retirement cases on or before the day of retirement," the Ministry said. It was also stressed upon that grievances on social media need to be replied to expeditiously, it added. The Employees Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) today celebrated the 64th Promulgation Day of the Employees Provident Funds and Miscellaneous Provisions Act, 1952.

Benami Property Transactions Prohibition Act comes into force

Kerala emerges as 'largest' Open Defecation Free state

NEW DELHI, NovEmbEr 1 (PtI): Voters have a fundamental right to know the academic qualification of a candidate and any false declaration on this count can warrant rejection of nomination papers, the Supreme Court has held."Every voter has a fundamental right to know about the educational qualification of a candidate. It is also clear from the provisions of the Act, Rules and Form 26 that there is a duty cast on the candidates to give correct information about their educational qualifications," a bench comprising Justices A R Dave and L Nageswara Rao said. The apex court also ruled that if there are only two candidates in the fray and it is proved that the returned candidate's nomination papers have been "improperly accepted", then the one who lost the poll does not need to produce proof that the election has been materially affected. The verdict came on two cross appeals filed by Mairembam Prithviraj alias Prithviraj Singh and Pukhrem Sharatchandra Singh against each other challenging the judgment of the High Court of Manipur. Upholding a High Court verdict, Justice Rao, writing the verdict for the apex court bench, said it was not "in dispute that the Appellant did not study MBA in Mysore University" and the plea that it was a "clerical error" cannot be accepted.

NEW DELHI, NovEmbEr 1 (IaNs): The Benami Transactions (Prohibition) Amendment Act, 2016, designed to curb black money and passed by parliament in August, came into effect on Tuesday. An amendment of the 1988 Benami Transactions Act, the new law provides for up to seven years' imprisonment and fine for those indulging in such transactions, whereas the earlier law provided for up to three years of imprisonment or fine or both.

"The rules and all the provisions of the Benami Transactions (Prohibition) Act, shall come into force on November 1, 2016. After coming into effect, the existing Benami Transactions (Prohibition) Act, 1988, shall be renamed as the Prohibition of Benami Property

dia and Pakistan on Tuesday tallied at least 13 deaths in recent firing across their disputed border in Kashmir, where the nuclear-armed neighbours are ratcheting up shelling and small-arms fire.

Tension over the Himalayan region has run high since a September cross-border raid on an army base killed 19 Indian soldiers, prompting what New Delhi called retaliatory "surgical strikes" against Islamist militants in Pakistan.

Each accuses the other of repeatedly violating a 2003 ceasefire. On the diplomatic front, already chilly relations have gone into the deep freeze following recent tit-for-tat expulsions of diplomats.

Both sides dispute each other's

Transactions (PBPT) Act, 1988," a Central Board Of Direct Taxes statement here said last week.

The amendments aim to strengthen the Act in terms of legal and administrative procedure. The benami (without a name) property refers to property purchased by a person in the name of some other person. The person on whose name the property has been purchased is called the benamdar and the property so purchased is called the benami property. The person who finances the deal is the real owner.

The PBPT Act prohibits recovery of the property held benami from benamdar by the real owner. As per the Act, properties held benami are liable for confiscation by the government, with-

India says it is committed to global tobacco-control treaty NEW DELHI, NovEmbEr 1 (rEutErs): India reaffirmed on Tuesday its commitment to a World Health Organization (WHO) tobacco-control treaty, despite lobbying from its $11 billion industry that opposes some measures in the treaty that will be discussed at a conference next week.

Delegates from about 180 countries will attend the Nov. 7-12 conference near New Delhi on the only global anti-tobacco treaty, called the Framework Convention on Tobacco Control (FCTC). The treaty aims to deter tobacco use that kills about 6 million people a year, including about a million in India. Reuters reported last week that tobacco industry groups were lobbying the government with letters and signature campaigns to safeguard the interest of farmers and to ensure that no "unreasonable" proposals are adopted at the conference.

The Tobacco Institute of India (TII), the cigarette industry body, said in Sept. 28 letter to the government that "there is no obligation on any signatory to the FCTC" to comply with its provisions.

The government response to those letters has not been made public but on Tuesday, the health ministry published half-page notices in several newspapers to say India would apply the treaty's provisions."India reiterates its commitment to the full implementation of WHO FCTC," the ministry said in the notice. The government said in the notice that tobacco "drains the economy" of nearly $16 billion a year. The TII, which represents cigarette makers including ITC, part-owned by British American Tobacco, and Philip Morris International's local partner, Godfrey Phillips, declined to comment about the government notice.

The WHO FCTC conference decisions, designed for implementation at national level by signatories, have a direct bearing on the nearly $800 billion global tobacco industry.

dian-ruled Kashmir after security forces killed a separatist field commander in July.

Pakistan officials said at least four people were killed and five injured in its part of Kashmir on Monday, as the archrivals exchanged heavy fire concentrated in Pakistan's Nakyal sector along the Line of Control.

"It appears as if a full blown war is going on between India and Pakistan," said Mohammad Saeed, a resident of the village of Mohra in the region.

"Please have mercy and stop it," he said, speaking to Reuters by telephone amid the sound of gunshots.

Six people were killed and 10 injured in Nakyal and the adjacent

out payment of compensation.

An appellate mechanism has been provided under the act, in the form of an adjudicating authority and appellate tribunal.According to the government, the four authorities who will conduct inquiries or investigations are the Initiating Officer, Approving Authority, Administrator and Adjudicating Authority.

"Section 58 under the law clearly states that in case of charitable or religious organisation properties, the government has the power to grant exemption," Finance Minister Arun Jaitley said, while reassuring parliament that properties in the name of genuine religious trusts will be kept out of the purview of the legislation.

Highlights of the Act * Up to seven years' imprisonment and fine for indulging in benami transactions * Furnishing false information is punishable by imprisonment up to five years and fine * Properties held benami are liable for confiscation by government without compensation * Initiating Officer may pass an order to continue holding the property and may then refer case to Adjudicating Authority * Adjudicating Authority will then examine evidence and pass an order * Appellate Tribunal will hear appeals against orders of Adjudicating Authority * High Court to hear appeals against orders of Appellate Tribunal

tHIruvaNaNtHaPuram, NovEmbEr 1 (IaNs): The southern state of Kerala on Tuesday became the third state overall and the largest state so far to be declared Open Defecation Free (ODF) under the Swachh Bharat Mission (SBM- Gramin).

The declaration was formally made by Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan during a ceremony at the Central Stadium, Thiruvananthapuram, an official release said in the national capital.

Vijayan also distributed awards to and felicitated district collectors and other government officials who had been instrumental in bringing about this landmark achievement for the state. With this, all 14 districts, 152 blocks, 940 Gram Panchayats and 2117 villages of Kerala have been declared free from open defecation. "Kerala, with a rural population of approximately 3.5 crores, is also the largest state so far to have achieved the ODF Status, after Sikkim (6 lakhs) and Himachal Pradesh (70 lakhs)," the release said.

Low birth weight, preterm delivery cause most newborn deaths in India Devanik Saha IndiaSpend and IANS

The death of every other newborn in India can be traced to either low birth weight (LBW) or premature delivery -- a reflection of poor maternal health and an inadequate healthcare system -- according to an IndiaSpend analysis of census data.

Neo-natal mortality is defined as death during the first 28 days of life. And India reports the highest numbers in the world: As many as 700,000 newborns die in India each year -- 29 per 1,000 births.

This accounts for 26 per cent of neo-natal deaths in the world, according to Unicef. Thirteen African countries have better infant mortality rates (IMR) than India, IndiaSpend reported in May 2016.

The figures for child mortality, 0-5 years of age, are equally high: Between 1990 and 2015, more children in this age group died in India than anywhere in the world. Despite a 62 per cent reduction in child mortality over these years, the number stands at 1.3 million every year.

The deadly 28 post-birth days An infant is said to have LBW

when he/she is under 2.5 kg (5.5 pounds) at birth. A premature or preterm baby is one born alive before the completion of 37 weeks of pregnancy, according to the World Health Organization (WHO).

In India, of all infants who died before they completed 29 days post-birth, 48.1 per cent suffered from LBW and premature birth, according to the Causes of Death Statistics, 2010-13 report by the census office. This figure was 35.9 per cent for children under one year of age, and 29.8 per cent for those in the 0-4 age group.

These two causes led to the most deaths of children between 0-4 years of age. But between 1 and 4 years, they did not even figure in the top 10 factors, indicating that 0-1 year is the most vulnerable period in childhood.

to the mother: Poor nutritional status before conception, short stature (mostly due to undernutrition and infections during childhood) and poor nutrition during pregnancy, Narayan Ramachandran, chairman, InKlude Labs, which helps state governments implement large-scale school-based deworming in India, wrote in the Mint.

These points are corroborated by research involving 350 mothers -- conducted by the Rohilkhand Medical College in Uttar Pradesh -- to find the epidemiological factors associated with LBW among institutional deliveries.

The study revealed the following: 40 per cent of expectant mothers delivered LBW babies and 76.5 per cent of them had a gestational age lower than 37 weeks; 58.5 per cent of these mothers were less than 20 years Poor maternal health of age and 76.1 per cent of them LBW is a complex syndrome weighed less than 50 kg. caused by two factors -- preterm birth and a foetus too small for Incidence of LBW highest in S his/her gestational age. How- Asia, India second highest in ever, the overlap between these the world two situations has the worst outIn 2013, as many as 22 milcomes. lion newborns -- an estimated 16 There are three underlying per cent of babies born globally reasons for LBW, all traceable -- had LBW, according to Unicef.

In terms of regional variations, South Asia had the highest incidence of LBW, with 28 per cent newborns weighing less than 2.5 kg. This region also had the highest percentage of infants (66 per cent) not weighed at birth. Sub-Saharan Africa's incidence of LBW among newborns is estimated to be 13 per cent; and 54 per cent newborns are not weighed at birth.

At 28 per cent, India had the third highest percentage of LBW newborns, behind only Mauritania (35 per cent), Pakistan and Yemen (32 per cent each).

Except for Pakistan, India performed worse than all its South Asian neighbours. Unicef, however, has cautioned that the data maybe inaccurate because of under-reporting.

India has most preterm births in the world There are an estimated 15 million preterm births across the world each year, according to latest available data released by the WHO in 2012. Over 60 per cent of preterm births occur in Africa and South Asia. At 3.5 million, India accounted for the most preterm births in the world, followed

by China (1.17 million) and Nige-

ria (0.77 million).

India's Newborn Action Plan and how it works The India Newborn Action Plan (INAP) was launched in September 2014 with the aim of ending preventable newborn deaths and stillbirths by 2030. The plan aims to attain single-digit neonatal mortality and stillbirth rate by 2030.

INAP's main strategy is called Kangaroo Mother Care (KMC).

It creates a womb-like environment for the newborn that provides the four basic needs of the baby -- warmth, food, love and protection -- and significantly benefits all newborns, especially those who are preterm or suffer from LBW. Generally, KMC is advocated for all newborns weighing less than 2.5 kg at birth. However, in India, because of the huge burden of LBW, INAP has recommended facility-based KMC for newborns with birth weight less than 2 kg on priority basis.

India has already cut neonatal tetanus mortality by 99.76 per cent and was declared as maternal and neonatal tetanus-free by the WHO, as IndiaSpend reported in October 2015.

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FROM GENE EDITING TO DEATH TRAPS: Scientists innovate in race to end malaria

SEATTLE, NovEmbEr 1 (ThomSoN rEuTErS FouNdATioN): When Kayode Ojo first fell sick with malaria as a young boy in Nigeria, his grandfather shunned modern medicine, venturing into the bush to search for herbs and plants to treat the disease.

Having succumbed to malaria a further 50 or more times in his life, the United States-based scientist, now in his forties, is determined that his research - to develop a drug to stop transmission from humans back to mosquitoes - will help to eradicate the deadly disease.

“When people in Nigeria, the world’s hardest-hit country, get malaria, many simply shrug their shoulders and see it as normal ... that needs to change,” Ojo told the Thomson Reuters Foundation in a lab at the University of Washington in Seattle.

Ojo is one of thousands of scientists, engineers and entrepreneurs striving to develop innovations to end malaria in a city dubbed the “Silicon Valley of saving lives”, which boasts more than 160 organizations working on global health issues.

It is also home to the world’s richest couple, Bill and Melinda Gates, whose global health and education charity has set the aim of eradicating the disease by 2040.

The world has made huge strides against malaria since 2000, with death rates plunging by 60 percent and at least six million lives saved globally, says the World Health Organisation (WHO).

Yet efforts to end one of the world’s deadliest diseases - which killed an estimated 438,000 people last year - are under threat as mosquitoes become increasingly resistant to measures such as insecticide-treated bednets and anti-malarial drugs.

To combat rising resistance,

Seattle’s malaria-fighting community is developing innovations ranging from data modeling and genetic modification to singledose drugs and sugar traps.

But malaria spending, which rose to $2.7 billion annually in 2015 from $130 million in 2000, must double over the next decade to ensure new solutions outpace drug and insecticide resistance in the push to achieve global eradication by 2040, experts say.

“We need to develop new tools that make it possible to find and root out every parasite in every person,” said Martin Edlund, chief executive of campaign group Malaria No More. “The only way to eradicate malaria is with relentless innovation.”

carriers - people with a few parasites in their blood who don’t fall sick but can act as a reservoir and spread malaria when mosquitoes bite them again.

Scientists are striving to improve rapid diagnostic tests which require a drop of blood

to provide a diagnosis within 20 minutes - so that they can also detect these malaria carriers.

“The challenge is making the test more sensitive but keeping it simple for health workers,” said Kevin Nichols of patent firm Intellectual Ventures (IV), which works with Gates on the Global Good initiative - creating innovations in developing countries.

One of the most cutting-edge approaches among Seattle’s scientists is genetically modifying mosquitoes, either by adding genes to block the malaria parasite, or altering them to make most offspring male, which could cause populations to plummet.

But this ‘gene drive’ approach has raised questions ranging from the impact of fewer mosquitoes on the food chain to how to regulate releasing genetically edited mosquitoes into the wild.

“There is an ethical question about editing mosquitoes’ DNA,” said a scientist who asked to not be named due to the work of his organization. “We have to be careful about playing God.”

‘PLAYING GOD’ Gates’ goal of permanently ending transmission of malaria between humans and mosquitoes is more ambitious than the Sustainable Development Goal of ending epidemic levels by 2030.

This focus on eradication has accelerated the need to innovate and take more risks, according to David Brandling-Bennett, senior adviser for malaria at the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation.

“We have shifted from ‘any drug or vaccine is good’ to ‘what will be a game changer in pursuit of this outrageous goal?’”

The Gates Foundation and partners are working on affordable technologies including eave tubes installed between walls and roofs of homes that kill mosquitoes when they try to enter, and outdoor poisonous traps which exploit their attraction to sugar.

Innovations are also in the DON’T DISCOUNT THE DRUGS While innovations to alter, pipeline to deal with the challenge posed by asymptomatic control or kill mosquitoes catch

the eye, drugs and vaccines should not be neglected given that parasite-carrying people travel further and live longer than mosquitoes, said Bruno Moonen, malaria deputy director at Gates.

More than 30 malaria vaccines are under development, with Seattle’s scientists hoping for more success than the first approved vaccine, called RTS,S or Mosquirix, which is only partially effective and needs to be administered in four doses.

Yet a single-dose cure that would wipe out all parasites in humans could soon replace existing artemisinin combination treatment (ACTs) drugs, which must be taken over three days.

“When people fail to complete the course, it increases the risk of resistance developing, and this is a worry,” said Larry Slutsker, malaria program leader at health organization PATH. Counterfeit malaria drugs in sub-Saharan Africa are another concern to health experts as they contain no artemisinin, leaving people sick, or substandard amounts, which increases resistance, according to Ben Wilson, a senior research scientist at IV. Wilson and his peers have developed a tool which uses light waves to instantly analyze malaria tablets in a region where as many as one in 10 drugs are estimated to be fake or substandard.

“Counterfeit antimalarials are a billion-dollar industry, and new technologies are needed to stay ahead of criminal networks,” said Wilson, adding that the tool could soon be adopted by state inspectors, pharmacies and aid agencies.

FUNDING FEARS Outside of the malaria-focused labs dotted around Seattle, experts are turning to data in the fight to end the disease. “Data used to be stuck in spreadsheets,” said Neal Myrick, of computer software company Tableau. “How can you make sense of that?,” he added, pointing to a database consisting of 300,000 entries before showing off an interactive heat map in its place. Detailed maps on prevalence, mortality, treatment rates and use of bed nets, and data modeling tools, allow users to monitor malaria cases, track the origin and predict its spread.

“Innovations to fight malaria are exciting, but surveillance is essential to enable scarce resources to be best spent to make the biggest impact,” said Stephen Lim of the Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation at the University of Washington. It is the issue of limited resources that troubles many of those fighting to eradicate malaria by 2040 - who calculate that more than $100 billion will be needed to finish the job.

In a region like sub-Saharan Africa, home to 9 in 10 of the world’s malaria deaths, domestic spending on the disease will need to rise considerably in the coming years, experts say. Yet this may prove difficult in countries like Nigeria and the Democratic Republic of Congo - they account for 40% of global malaria deaths - which are struggling economically.

“In DRC ... we see drug shortages, issues with payments to health workers, and irregular distributions of bednets,” said Marit De Wit, health advisor for Medecins Sans Frontieres (MSF) in DRC. Health experts also fear that as the number of cases falls, it will become harder to maintain the momentum to eradicate malaria among donors, governments and people in endemic regions.

10 facts about malaria & the drive for eradication by 2040

Efforts to end malaria, which killed an estimated 438,000 people in 2015, are under threat as mosquitoes become increasingly resistant to drugs and insecticides. To outpace rising resistance, the scientific community in the U.S. city of Seattle is developing innovations from data modeling and genetic modification to single-dose drugs and sugar traps.

Here are ten facts about the deadly disease: • Some 3.2 billion people - almost half the world’s population - are at risk of malaria. In 2015, there were 214 million new cases reported in 95 countries, and 438,000 deaths.

• Sub-Saharan Africa is the most affected region, home to 88 percent of cases and 90 percent of deaths last year.

• Children under five years old, pregnant women and people living with HIV/AIDS are particularly vulnerable to malaria • Since 2000, malaria death rates have fallen by 60 percent, and new cases have dropped by 37 percent. In Africa, death rates dropped by two thirds, and by 71 percent among children under 5.

• These advances came through widespread use of insecticide-treated bednets, indoor spraying, rapid diagnostic testing and artemisinin-based combination therapies over the past decade.

• Mosquitoes are developing resistance to insecticides used to treat bednets and for indoor spraying.

In Southeast Asia, the disease is becoming resistant to malaria drugs, and scientists are worried this resistance will spread to Africa in the future.

• In January, WHO recommended large-scale pilot projects of a new vaccine in parts of Africa, which could pave the way for wider deployment.

• The World Health Organization has targeted malaria for elimination in at least 35 countries by 2030, and reducing death rates by 90 percent. The U.N. Sustainable Development Goals have set a target of ending epidemic levels of malaria by 2030.

• *The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation aims to eradicate malaria by 2040 and have called for a doubling of funding by 2025.

• *Global spending on malaria stands at $2.7 billion a year.

Sources: World Health Organization, the Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria, Gates Foundation, Malaria No More

Twelve dead in huge blast at South Korean prosecutors arrest woman at centre of political crisis Pakistani ship-breaking yard

A labourer holds a drip for a man who was injured after an explosion at the Gadani ship-breaking yard, in an ambulance outside a hospital in Karachi on November 1.

(REUTERS Photo)

iSLAmAbAd, NovEmbEr 1 (rEuTErS): At least 12 Pakistani workers were killed and more than 50 injured on Tuesday after a huge blast ripped through an oil tanker at a ship-breaking yard, trapping others inside the vessel, local officials said. The leader of a ship-breaking workers union said fire had engulfed the vessel moored in Gaddani, 45km (28 miles) northwest of the port city of Karachi.

“Things are really bad here,” union president Basheer Mehmoodani told Re-

uters by telephone. “There’s an unclear number of workers said to be trapped in the burning ship.” At least 12 people were killed and another 58 injured in the blast, said Zulfiqar Bokhari, a senior administrative official in the area.

Nasir Mansoor, a representative of the National Trade Union Federation of Pakistan, said the explosion sent pieces of metal flying up to two kilometres (one mile) away. The blast occurred in the fuel tank of the ship, which was still on fire, he said.

Firefighters from Karachi and from the air force and navy were attempting to put out the blaze, he said.

Mansoor said the firefighters would have to wait for the fire to die out “as they lack the foam required douse it.”

Labourers in Gaddani often work in poor conditions without basic protective gear. The Gaddani ship-breaking industry has fallen on hard times recently and employs about 9,000 workers, fewer than in its boom years at the end of the last decade.

Myanmar takes preventive measures against Zika NAY PYi TAW, NovEmbEr 1 (iANS): Myanmar is on high alert and has taken measures against Zika virus following the first case detected in the city of Yangon, health authorities said on Monday. A 32-yrold foreign woman was tested positive for the virus, which is spread mostly by Aedes mosquito and can be passed from a pregnant woman to her foetus and infection during pregnancy can result in birth defects including microcephaly, a deformation that leads to abnormally small brains and heads, Xinhua news agency reported.

The health authorities have been taking measures to wipe out mosquitoes and larvae in prevention against Zika, calling for cooperation with all households in the move. Pregnant women are the biggest concerns of the authorities and they were called to prevent themselves from being bitten by insects. The authorities

have also advised women in the largest city to receive medical check-up before getting pregnant in the next 6 months and warned couples to avoid pregnancy within 4 months if the male returns from abroad.

As for the 32-year-old foreign woman infected with the virus, she has been put house restriction with medical treatment for an initial 2 weeks without announcing her citizenship. It was found that the infected woman has lived in Yangon for 2 years. She was believed to be infected with the virus during her foreign trip over the last 2 weeks. Myanmar is the 73rd country where the Zika virus case was detected worldwide including at least 19 in the Asia Pacific region. To prevent further spread of Zika in Myanmar, the Health Ministry is monitoring every point of entry into the country for the virus, especially at international airports in Yangon, Mandalay and Nay Pyi Taw as well as at port terminals in Yangon.

SEouL, NovEmbEr 1 (rEuTErS): The woman at the centre of a scandal that has plunged the South Korean presidency into crisis was held for a second day on Tuesday after being detained overnight to answer allegations of exerting inappropriate influence in state affairs.

Prosecutors have said they are investigating whether Choi Soonsil used her friendship with President Park Geun-hye to gain access to classified documents that enabled her to influence government matters and benefited personally through non-profit foundations.

The growing scandal has sparked public anger and sent Park’s approval rating to a record low, with thousands of protestors gathered in Seoul on Saturday night calling for her to step down.

Park accepted the resignations of eight of her top aides over the weekend.

Choi, 60, arrived at the prosecutor’s office on Tuesday morning in

handcuffs and a surgical mask and wearing a dark coat, escorted by correctional officers. A prosecution official and her laywer said she had been detained late on Monday.

Although Choi was being questioned at another location, a man used a heavy construction excavator to smash the front entrance of the Supreme Prosecutors’ Office building in Seoul, injuring a security guard, in an apparent act of protest against Choi. He was arrested by police.

According to Han Jeung-sub, a senior official at the Seocho Police Station, the 45-year-old man told police: “Choi Soon-sil said she had committed a crime she deserves to die for, so I came here to help her die.”

Prosecutors have asked eight banks for documents related to Choi’s financial transactions, South Korea’s Yonhap News Agency reported, citing unnamed financial industry officials.

Worried that Choi may be a flight risk and could destroy evi-

dence, prosecutors placed her under emergency detention without a warrant late on Monday, Yonhap reported. Under local law, a suspect can be held without a warrant for up to 48 hours.

Prosecutors planned to file a court request for an arrest warrant on Wednesday, Yonhap and other media said, citing a prosecution official. Prosecutors were not immediately available for comment.

Choi told South Korea’s Segye Ilbo newspaper last week that she received drafts of Park’s speeches after Park’s election victory but denied she had access to other official material, or that she influenced state affairs or benefited financially. Park said last week she had given Choi access to speech drafts early in her term and apologised for causing concern among the public.

single cells for high-profile inmates are equipped with floor heating, a television, a folding mattress and toilet, according to media reports.

Choi had returned to South Korea on Sunday from Germany via London under intense pressure to answer the allegations against her.

Park, 64, and Choi have known each other for decades, and the president said in a televised apology last week that her friend had helped her through difficult times.

Park’s father Park Chung-hee led South Korea for 18 years after seizing power in a military coup in 1961.

Park Geun-hye served as acting first lady after her mother was killed by an assassin trying to shoot her father, who was himself murdered by his disgruntled spy chief in 1979.

Park is in the fourth year of a five-year term and the crisis threatens to complicate policymaking during the lame-duck period that BETTER CLASS OF CELL typically sets in towards the end of Choi was being held at the South Korea’s single-term presiSeoul Detention Center, where the dency.

Iraqi forces enter Mosul city limits, IS fires missiles bAZWAYA, NovEmbEr 1 (AP): Iraq’s special forces entered the outskirts of Mosul on Tuesday and were advancing toward its more urban center despite fierce resistance by Islamic State group fighters who hold the city, an Iraqi general said.

It was the first time Iraqi troops have set foot in the city, Iraq’s second largest, in over two years. The advance could be the start of a grueling and slow operation for the troops, who will be forced to engage in difficult, house-to-house fighting in urban areas that is expected to take weeks, if not months.

Troops entered Gogjali, a neighborhood inside Mosul’s city limits, and by noon were only 800 meters from the more built-up Karama district, according to Maj. Gen. Sami al-Aridi of the Iraqi special forces.

“The special forces have stormed in,” he said.

“Daesh is fighting back and have set up concrete blast walls to block off the Karama neighborhood and our troops’ advance,” he said, using the Arabic acronym for the Islamic State group.

Bombs have been laid along the road into the city, he added.

Mosul is the final IS bastion in Iraq, the city from which it drove out a larger but demoralized Iraqi army in 2014 and declared a “caliphate” that stretched into Syria. Its loss would be a major defeat for the jihadis, but with the closest Iraqi troops still some 10 kilometers (6 miles) from the city center, much ground remains to be covered.

Tu e s d a y ’s battle opened up with Iraqi artillery, tank and machine gun fire on IS positions on the edge of Gogjali neighborhood, with the extremists responding with guided anti-tank missiles and small arms in an attempt to block the advance. Airstrikes by the U.S.-led coalition supporting the operation added to the fire hitting the district.

From the nearby village of Bazwaya, smoke could be seen rising from buildings on the city’s edge, where shells and bombs were landing. The IS fighters quickly lit special fires to produce dark smoke in order to obscure the aerial

Popular Mobilization Forces (PMF) take part in an operation against Islamic State militants on the outskirts of the town of Hammam Al-Alil, south of Mosul, Iraq on October 31. (REUTERS Photo)

view of the city.

Inside the village, white flags still hung from some buildings, put up a day earlier by residents eager to show they wouldn’t resist the Iraqi forces’ advance.

Some residents stood outside their homes, and children raised their hands with V-for-victory signs.

The families, estimated to number in the hundreds, will be evacuated from the village to a displaced per-

sons camp, according to Brig. Gen. Haider Fadhil of the Iraqi special forces.

As the fighting raged, several of the newly displaced from Bazwaya could be seen carrying white flags and driving a herd of some 150 sheep toward the camp.

Emad Hassan, 33, a former policeman, said he had come to Bazwaya when the operation started in order to flee the IS fighters.

“When I knew the se-

curity forces were serious about liberating Mosul, I came here,” he said. “Daesh was preventing families from moving toward the security forces and ordered them into the city center, but I refused and stayed.”

For over two weeks, Iraqi forces and their Kurdish allies, Sunni tribesmen and Shiite militias have been converging on Mosul from all directions to drive IS from the city.

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FiA orders inquiry into Vettel rant

Paris, November 1 (aGeNCies): Formula 1's governing body, the FIA, is investigating Sebastian Vettel's expletive-laden radio rant during the Mexican GP. The Ferrari driver, enraged at the driving of Red Bull rival Max Verstappen, repeatedly swore over team radio during the closing stages of the race before aiming another foulmouthed outburst at FIA race director Charlie Whiting. "We have people assembling evidence about the incident," Jean Todt, the FIA president, told The Daily Mail. "Then we have to see if any action has to be taken or not."

According to The Daily Telegraph, the FIA is 'under huge pressure' to penalise Vettel. "In any sport, emotions run high but what you cannot do is criticise the referee," warned Christian Horner, Vettel's former boss at Red Bull. "I would be surprised if that went unreprimanded."

It remains unclear what

sort of punishment Vettel may face. But given that any financial penalty is unlikely to affect Vettel, thought to be the highest-paid driver in the sport, the FIA could consider a sporting punishment such as a grid drop at next week's Brazilian GP or even a race ban.

Vettel was contrite after the race finished, seeking out Whiting to offer a personal apology. "He did say sorry," Whiting confirmed to The Mail. "Given he has done that, I'm not too hung up on it personally, but it remains to be seen how my boss may wish to pursue the matter."

After being upgraded to third place when the stewards penalised Verstappen, who had crossed the line behind Mercedes pair Lewis Hamilton and Nico Rosberg, immediately after the race, Vettel was himself later stripped of a podium finish for moving in the braking zone when defending against Daniel Ricciardo.

Vettel has yet to publicly

Vettel rage due to Ferrari frustration, say rivals

Ferrari's German driver Sebastian Vettel (C) celebrating his third place in the podium next to Mercedes AMG Petronas F1 Team British driver Lewis Hamilton (R) and German driver Nico Rosberg (L) at the end of the Formula One Mexico Grand Prix, at the Hermanos Rodriguez circuit in Mexico City on October 30. (AFP Photo)

comment on his demotion, which relegated him from third to fifth. But in the team's own press release, Ferrari boss Maurizio Arrivabene complained: "Today could have felt special: we fully deserved this podi-

AITA puts uniformity as condition for electing new Prez

New Delhi, November 1 (PTi): Derecognised by the Sports Ministry, the All India Tennis Association (AITA) says it is willing to elect a new President provided the government imposes its guidelines uniformly on all Sports Federations, including IOA. The ministry has asked the tennis body to elect a new President within 90 days. The post has been lying vacant ever since Anil Khanna refused a second term despite being elected.

Khanna had refused the position at AITA's AGM in Indore citing ambiguity on the issue of cooling off period. The veteran administrator had been elected President after serving successive terms as Secretary General.

The Federation installed him as Life President and elected other office bearers at the meeting on September 3.

The government deems Khanna's first Presidential term against the rules under Sports Code but the tennis body contends it has not flouted any rule.

"I will call an SGM and conduct elections for the

post of President but first the government must give us the guidelines as to which amendments we need to carry out? We were the first Federation to follow the Sports Code, the age and tenure guidelines," AITA Secretary General Hironmoy Chatterjee told PTI and added they have written to the ministry on the issue asking for clarity.

"If Mr Khanna is not eligible, he's not eligible, but nowhere the rules say that the President has to serve a cooling off period. It's only for the Secretary General and Treasurer. The government guidelines are not clear. They must clarify first and it has to be same for everyone. They can't single us out," Chatterjee said further.

The AITA official also argued that they are following the same guidelines, which the IOA adopted before being granted recognition.

"We are willing to incorporate the changes but it has to be uniform. We don't want any confrontation with the government, we want to work together."

ITF, the world govern-

ing body for tennis, allows three consecutive terms as President.

Khanna was elected as AITA president for a fouryear term (2012-2016) after serving as Secretary General for two consecutive terms.

The Sports Code requires a cooling off period of four years if an officebearer seeks re-election after serving two consecutive terms.

AITA contends that Khanna did not seek re-election as Secretary General but was elected as President in June 2012 and there were no instructions that a person, who has served as secretary general, cannot become president without serving cooling-off period.

Khanna had narrowly lost the ITF presidential elections but was elected as Vice-President of the world governing body of the sport and was also included in the powerful board of directors.

After becoming ITF Vice President, Khanna had offered to step down as AITA President last year but the Executive Committee stopped him.

um, which was taken away by bureaucracy. The whole team had showed great stamina by staying united and focused in a difficult moment.

"Our strategy had made it possible to make good

progress through the race and both drivers did a very good job. Unfortunately, we were penalised by stewards' unappealable decision which, in my opinion, is too harsh and somehow unfair."

Australia are pinning their hopes on wounded strike bowler Mitchell Starc for their three-Test series against South Africa, starting Thursday. (AFP Photo)

rejuvenated Pakistan.

Starc, who has taken 115 wickets at 27.36 in his 28 Tests, said he was ready to lead Australia's attack even though he is still recovering from his accident and needs to re-dress the wound every day.

"It's not bleeding, it's healing nicely," said Starc, whose knee pad will al-

low him to slide and dive while fielding. Starc sat out the one-day humiliation in South Africa earlier this month and along with fellow new-ball partner Josh Hazlewood offers Australia a strong bowling attack.

"We'll all be trying to crank it up. I'll be trying to bowl as fast as I can," Starc said.

"Just because they've

of other drivers, suggested Vettel go back to school to improve his language.

Ricciardo, who also clashed with Vettel and inherited third place when the German was demoted post-race, said his former team mate was under pressure.

"He's shown in the past he can be quite emotional but this year it seems to be a bit more," the Australian told reporters.

"He's obviously a bit frustrated with how the season's gone, he probably thought that maybe they had a chance to fight Mercedes but it hasn't worked like that."

Vettel won three races last year but Ferrari have drawn a blank in 2016 and been overtaken by Red Bull in the battle for second place behind Mercedes.

"Some things we've seen in the past, Seb gets a bit frustrated but it's probably been a bit more uncharacteristic this year, probably been a bit too much," said Ricciardo.

He said drivers had to be more sensible than just "squirting a whole lot of stuff" over the radio.

"Trust me, I would say twice as much," Ricciardo smiled. "But I do, a lot of the time, wait and maybe say a few things to myself and press the radio button.

"You don't need to broadcast it all. You can swear in your helmet and then speak your mind maybe a little bit more relaxed a few moments later."

Man utd end schweinsteiger exile

maNChesTer, No vember 1 (aFP): Manchester United left-back Luke Shaw hailed Bastian Schweinsteiger's return to first-team training after the former Germany midfielder's exile came to an end on Monday.

The 32-year-old has not featured since United manager Jose Mourinho's pre-season arrival and was written off as an asset in the club's financial results for the year ending June 30, 2016.

He was also omitted from United's Europa League squad, but pictures on the club's social media accounts showed him training with team-mates ahead of Thursday's match at Fenerbahce in the competition.

"It's great to see him back," Shaw told AFP at United's training complex.

"We found out the news a couple of days ago and it's so great to have him back.

He's a big influence in the dressing room and obviously on the pitch, especially for the young players like myself.

"It's a great boost for us, the experience and the quality that he brings."

Shaw's words were echoed by former United captain Bryan Robson.

"Bastian's a great lad,

speaks perfect English, has got great quality and vast experience," said Robson, who was speaking at the launch of a United deal with Chinese mattress firm Mlily.

"For me he could definitely help the group, on the confidence side and just the know-how on how to play the game in that central role.

"I still think he could be valuable to the squad."

Shaw was criticised by Mourinho after United's 3-1 defeat at Watford last month and, following a spell on the sidelines, was left out of the squad for their recent 4-0 defeat at Chelsea.

- Ibrahimovic's confidence 'sky-high' But he has started United's last two games, against Manchester City in the League Cup and Burnley in the Premier League, and says there are no issues between him and the manager.

"I was very unhappy to not be in the squad (against Chelsea), because I really wanted to play that game," said Shaw, whose team are currently eighth in the Premier League table.

"But at the end of the day it's the manager's decision. After the game I spoke with him about it and I 100 percent agreed with what

Wounded Starc leads Australian Test hopes against Proteas

PerTh, November 1 (aFP): Australia are pinning their hopes on wounded strike bowler Mitchell Starc and familiar home wickets as they look to halt a wretched run at their three-Test series against South Africa starting Thursday.

Starc will wear a knee pad to protect deep cuts on his left leg and his condition will be closely monitored by medical staff after he collided with training equipment in September, needing 30 stitches.

He has been rushed back into action after Australia were routed 3-0 in Sri Lanka in July-August to lose their top Test ranking, and were then hammered 5-0 in a one-day series in South Africa to complete a miserable few months on the road.

While the Proteas are missing their influential skipper AB de Villiers with an elbow injury, they have won their last two Test series in Australia, putting the hosts under added pressure ahead of the series opener in Perth.

Much will depend on the potency of left-arm spearhead Starc and improved resolution from their under-fire batsmen to turn the tables, starting with the Test series against South Africa followed by a further three Tests against

meXiCo CiTY, November 1 (reuTers): Sebastian Vettel's expletive-laden radio rants betray his frustration at Ferrari's fading form, according to his former Red Bull team mate Daniel Ricciardo and predecessor Fernando Alonso.

Four-times world champion Vettel turned the air blue in Sunday's Mexican Grand Prix, directing some of the abuse at Formula One race director Charlie Whiting in an outburst that some in the paddock compared to slapping a soccer referee.

It was not the first time this season that the German has let rip over the airwaves with bleeped-out swear words broadcast worldwide.

He called McLaren's Alonso, a double world champion who left Ferrari in 2014 when Vettel arrived from Red Bull, an 'idiot' in free practice at the Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez.

The Spaniard laughed off the insult by saying Vettel was "living a very frustrating period for himself and for Ferrari, so we have to forgive him".

Much of his ire has been aimed at Max Verstappen, Ricciardo's team mate, and he had plenty to shout about on Sunday after the Dutch teenager cut a corner while defending against Vettel and refused to give up the place.

Verstappen, who has annoyed plenty

got Dale Steyn ... and Kagiso Rabada bowling fast doesn't mean we haven't got anyone to match that."

Australia's batsmen will also have to step up after struggling on spin-friendly pitches in Sri Lanka, with much focus on skipper Smith, opener David Warner and prolific middle-order batsman Adam Voges.

- 'Rabada's really quick' Australia are ranked third behind India and Pakistan in Tests with South Africa down to five after winning just two of their last 12 Tests.

But South Africa have not lost in three Tests at the WACA Ground and are looking forward to setting the tone for the remainder of the series by winning again in Perth.

"It's nice to come here with that feeling that you have done well here before," Steyn said.

"To walk into a venue where you feel comfortable is always exciting so we are really looking forward to it."

Steyn, who has taken 416 wickets in 84 Tests, once again stands as South Africa's chief bowling threat along with newcomer Rabada, Vernon Philander and Morne Morkel.

"Rabada's really quick and he's got a great head on his shoulders. He's always looking to learn and his record (29 wickets at 24.44

from eight Tests) is pretty amazing for such a young guy," Steyn said.

South Africa's batting still appears strong even without de Villiers.

Hashim Amla (563 runs at 70.37), Temba Bavuma (332 runs at 66.4), standin skipper Faf du Plessis (257 at 51.4) and Quinton de Kock (308 at 77) have all been in form this year.

There will be added interest in how the once pace-friendly WACA pitch plays this week after last season's high-scoring attritional draw with New Zealand.

Australia posted 559 for nine declared yet were beaten in the first innings as New Zealand rattled up 624. Starc, Hazlewood, Mitchell Johnson and Nathan Lyon were all taken for bowling "centuries".

Teams: Australia - David Warner, Shaun Marsh, Usman Khawaja, Steve Smith (capt), Adam Voges, Mitchell Marsh, Peter Nevill, Mitchell Starc, Peter Siddle, John Hazlewood, Joe Mennie, Nathan Lyon.

South Africa - Faf du Plessis (capt), Kyle Abbott, Morne Morkel, Hashim Amla, Temba Bavuma, Stephen Cook, JP Duminy, Dean Elgar, Quinton de Kock, Vernon Philander, Kagiso Rabada, Rilee Rossouw, Dale Steyn.

In this image released by Manchester United, Bastian Schweinsteiger is seen in training along with Wayne Rooney and others at the AON Training Complex.

he said and why I wasn't involved.

"Obviously we'll keep that between us two. But it's been really good the last couple of games. I've felt fitter and stronger."

United were held to a 0-0 draw by Burnley at Old Trafford on Saturday despite mustering 37 attempts at goal -- their third successive league game without scoring.

Zlatan Ibrahimovic

was particularly profligate and has now gone five games without scoring, but Shaw does not believe the Swede's famous self-confidence has been affected.

"No chance at all. I wouldn't say that," said the England left-back.

"He's a world-class player and I wouldn't say it's a dip. He's been unlucky.

"He's had chances, but the saves that have been

happening from his shots are unbelievable, especially that volley he did at the weekend, with Heats (Burnley goalkeeper Tom Heaton) saving that.

"He's a very confident person and his confidence is always sky-high."

He added: "It's a shame we couldn't get the three points on Saturday, but we have to keep playing the way we're playing. The goals are going to come."

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A response to Silverstein Kaka D. Iralu

I will respond to your article on the following points: 1. If India, as you believe, will never agree to a Naga nation, that is India’s problem and not our problem. As for ourselves, we know that we are a nation and will always be a nation whether India or Silverstein or even the whole world disagrees with what we know about ourselves.

Please also do not ever think that we are asking our independence from India or Burma. We are not asking our Independence from anybody including the UNO. As far as we are concerned, the declaration of a peoples independence over their own territories is a prerogative right of any nation on earth. As for India, we Nagas had already declared our independence on 14th August 1947 before India was granted her own independence on 15th August 1947 by the British. Therefore, the question of we asking independence from India does not arise at all. Whether India recognizes it or not, we have always been an independent nation in history. And we, as a people, have never ever thought that without India’s approval, we cannot have our independent existence as a nation.

Please also note that whereas India was granted her independence by her former British colonial rulers, we Nagas declared our own independence because despite 115 years of conflict with us, the British were able to set up their administration only in 30% of Naga territories.

2. As for your allegations that I am putting my own principles above the welfare of my own fellow Nagas, I wish to state that it is rather my fellow Naga leaders who have put this principles on me and I am just following their principles because they are honorable and worthy of my following. For example, our leader A.Z. Phizo was first offered to be the Chief Minister of the then un-fragmented Assam under which Naga hills was just a mere District.

But he refused the offer though he could have become the most powerful man of India in what is now called the whole of North east India. In his own words he said: “I refused because I love our Naga people

more than anything else in the world.”

He was next offered to become a Cabinet Minister of the Indian Parliament. This too he refused. He was next offered to become the Ambassador of India to Malaya. Even when this was refused by him, he was next offered a blank cheque by Shri Prakasa the then Minister of Natural resources and Scientific research. Prakasa offered Phizo saying: “Phizo whatever you want, we shall give you. Just make a list and give it to me.

Money is not the question, we shall give you anything.” (For details, see “Reminiscences of Correspondences with A.Z. Phizo, by S.C. Jamir, p. 22).

In my own small way, I too have been offered many things but have consistently refused these offers because I do not want to betray my own people and “wallow in the enemy’s gifts”.

3. As for your claim that I have agreed with you that “a free and sovereign Naga nation would just be a poor Naga nation…”

I believe you have misunderstood me. We did talk about corruption in Nagaland and if I remember correctly, I told you that when I am talking about a free and independent Nagaland, I am not talking about a Utopian Nagaland where absolute justice will reign and there would be no corruption whatsoever. I remember saying that free or under India, there will always be corruption in fallen human societies anywhere in the world and that Nagaland will also not be an exception to this reality. As for our national wealth and assets, I know many things which I have not disclosed to you. By this, I mean our oil reserves, our mineral reserves, our precious stones including our Gold and diamonds and on top of these untapped wealth, the vast agriculture, horticulture, herbal and floral wealth etc that our nation possesses.

In the light of all these assets, I for one am completely convinced that we do not need even one Paisa from India for our economic survival.

Lastly, for your information, Niketu Iralu and Easterine Kire whom you have mentioned in your article are my uncle and wife.

Niketu is my father’s third brother and Easterine and I are temporarily estranged because of the political conflict in our land.

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

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11 Things Adele admitted in her ‘Vanity Fair’ Interview

Md. Saddam (26) waits to enter the ‘Maut ka Kua’ (translated as ‘Well of Death’) at the ‘Disneyland Ananda Mela’, Dimapur Club, Midland, where he, along with his brothers Md. Jaam (30) and Md. Shah Jaam (40) will perform a vertical death defying stunt on their Yahama RX100 bikes and a modified TATA Nano respectively.

The three will drive their motor vehicles at high speed on a vertical wood paneled cylindrical one-storey high wall for an audience that watches down from a balcony circling the upper edge of the wall. The stunt persons use balance and centrifugal force to pull off the under-10 -minutes show, sometimes standing on their bikes, sometimes waving their hands and feet up in the air while driving vertical.

The brothers, who are visiting Dimapur for the first time from their home in Patna, Bihar, learnt the tricks of the trade from their father from the age of 10. Their earnings depend on the popularity of their show. The Ananda Mela will feature at the Dimapur Club till November 10. (Morung Photos)

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dele has never been one to hide her feelings (especially in song), but she also isn't someone you see plastered all over magazine covers from week to week. So when she does sit down with a writer for an interview, it's about as in-depth as you get. The most recent profile of the "Hello" singer appears in Vanity Fair, and she shares her thoughts on just about everything, from motherhood to Beyonce, even making a snarky remark about WiFi at one point.

We knew we adored Adele already, but check out our takeaways from her latest interview and fall in love even more.

She thinks her success is "f---in' ridiculous."

Featured in an excerpt before the article, Adele admits she can't quite believe everything that has happened to her since her breakout in 2008. "I swear to god I laugh at every big thing that happens in my career," she said. "I laugh out loud because I think it’s f---in’ ridiculous. At some point, the director of The Truman Show is going to come and say this is a sequel."

She struggled with postpartum depression after the birth of her son Angelo.

After admitting she's "too scared" to have another child, Adele revealed that she had "really bad" postpartum depression af-

ter giving birth to Angelo.

While she said it "frightened" her, the singer says she didn't resort to antidepressants but also didn't talk to anyone about it. "I was very reluctant. My boyfriend [Simon Konecki, Angelo's father] said I should talk to other women who were pregnant. Gradually, Adele admitted she began gravitating toward her friends with kids because they were a bit more understanding.

She's insanely protective of her son.

Despite the fact that Adele gives herself alone time every now and then, she keeps an extra careful eye on Angelo. “I’d sue the f---in’ ass off anyone that comes any-

where near my child.”

She's in no rush to get married.

Adele told the mag that she "doesn’t need" marriage to prove that she loves Simon, whom she's been dating since 2011. In fact, she thinks having a child together is the bigger, more important commitment. Later in the interview, she gushed over Simon, calling him "perfect."

She could care less if her legs are hairy.

Adele had no problem admitting that she went a month without shaving, eventually shaving because she was afraid people in the front row of her shows would begin to notice her leg hair as she

walked up the stairs of her stage. When asked if Simon minded her hairy legs, Adele was quick to declare, “He has no choice. I’ll have no man telling me to shave my f---in’ legs. Shave yours."

She thinks WiFi is going to kill us.

After commenting on how "pissed off" she gets to

see members of her crowd on their phones, Adele made it clear that she's not super big fan of WiFi. "This WiFi, you watch, it’s going to f---in’ kill our insides. It’s just floating around. I’m telling you, we’ll find out in 25 years.”

She was drunk while writing a majority of her album 21.

Adele revealed she "was completely off my face" writing her sophomore album, drinking two bottles of wine and chain-smoking on a regular basis. "A drunk tongue is an honest one," she said. "I can see from an outsider’s perspective that I will never write songs as good as the ones that are on 21, but I’m not as indulgent as I was then, and I don’t have time to fall apart like I did then."

She has adored Beyonce since she was 11.

"She’s my Michael Jackson,” Adele raved, mentioning that her love affair began after she heard Destiny Child's "No, No, No." (Beyonce loves her right back, telling Vanity Fair, "She’s funny as hell and her comebacks are legendary," adding that she's "the most humble human being I’ve ever met.”)

She doesn't consider herself a singer, per se.

While this may sound absurd, Adele said she considers herself more of a "wailer" than a singer. With Beyonce, Stevie Nicks and Bette Midler at the top of her list of favor-

ite singers, she apparently doesn't think she should be grouped with them: "They’re on the next level."

She's "a lot less bitchy" than she used to be.

Addressing the past boyfriends who inspired her songs of long-lost love and heartbreak, Adele admitted that hate got in the way of the love she once felt for each one of them.

"But I’m an adult now, I’m a mother, and I’m a lot less bitchy," she said. "They were interesting people, and while we’re not friends and I don’t see them regularly, I have seen them and it’s all fine."

She'd love to be on Broadway -- and even has a role in mind.

After Adele said she's in this business for "the long haul," the 10-time Grammy winner mentioned that she probably won't do a huge tour like the 43-city Adele Live 2016 trek again. She could see herself doing a brief Las Vegas residency, though, and even desires to play Mama Rose in Gypsy on Broadway -- but "like when I’m 50."

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METET is set to perform at Hard Rock Café in Worli, Mumbai on November 3 as part of MTF Hard Rock Cafe Tour 2016. METET is an electronic synth pop band from Kohima formed in February 2016 by Metet Jamir (lead vocalist), Sunep Oz (programmer, vocalist), Temjen (guitar), and Jungshi (bassist). They are known for delivering dynamic set of performance.

The tour, an initiative of Music Task Force (MTF), Government of Nagaland, is supported

by Hard Rock Cafe and Rolling Stone India and coordinated by Dream Corp Nagaland.

Dziesekhrienuo Keretsu presenting a special number during the 29th raising day of Royal Club Kohima on November 1 in Kohima.

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Justin Bieber after walking off stage: 'I'm not a robot'

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anadian pop singer Justin Bieber said his abrupt departure from the stage during a recent concert in England was an act of frustration and not anger as his screaming fans made it difficult to connect with them.

The teen heartthrob dropped his microphone and walked off stage after begging fans to stop screaming between songs during an Oct. 23 concert in Manchester, England.

"There's going to be times where you know I say the wrong thing because I'm human and I don't pretend to be perfect ... I'm not a robot," the 22-year-old singer told fans in Glasgow over the weekend while on his "Purpose" tour.

"There's going to be times when I get upset, going to be times when I get angry, there's times when I'm going to be frustrated, but I'm always going to be myself on this stage ... All I was simply doing was wanting people to listen; to kind of hear me out a little bit," Bieber said, also posting his address to social media.

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bums, 135,000 songs and was streamed nearly 26 million times in the past week, totaling 201,000 album units according to figures from Nielsen SoundScan for the week ending Oct. 27.

At No. 2 is Canadian jazz-pop crooner Buble's latest album "Nobody But Me," selling 91,000 album units, while a cappella group Pentatonix's holi-

day record "A Pentatonix Christmas" debuted at No. 3 with 60,000 album units.

The Billboard 200 album chart tallies units from album sales, song sales (10 songs equal one album) and streaming activity (1,500 streams equal one album).

Other new entries on the Billboard 200 chart this week include nu metal rockers Korn at No. 4 with

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Eric Martin (left) performing at Niathu Resort ground in Dimapur on November 1 night.

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merican rock singer Eric Martin brought 90s nostalgia back to Dimapur at the Niathu Resort ground on Tuesday night. He set the night on fire with his unmistakable soulful voice and trademark lyrics.

Music aficionado's came together to celebrate the spirit of the 90s rock ballads at the live unplugged concert. The audience enjoyed every track that Martin performed, which was

a mix of his solo materials and Mr. Big hits.

Eric Martin kicked into the show, with the track 'Electrified' and 'Superfantastic'. The enthusiastic audience also sang along to Martin's most loved ballads such as 'To Be With You', 'Wild World', 'Just Take My Heart', ' and so on.

Accompanying Martin on the tour was Swedish guitarist Marcus Granburg who also amazed the crowd with his guitar skills.

Local band 'Highway 69' opened the show playing classic and soft rock music.

Also, featuring was talent-

ed singer Tsapila who performed along with the band.

The event is organised

by Nagaland-based event management group Live Now Events. This event group has been hosting international and renowned artistes with an aim to redefine Live entertainment. In December 2015, they also brought in Danish pop/ soft rock band Michael Learns To Rock (MLTR) to Dimapur, which was also received with huge success.

A second show is scheduled to be held at Main Arena, Heritage Village, Kisama on November 2.

Benedict Cumberbatch happy to go back to Nepal

Lady Gaga's 'Joanne' debuts at top of Billboard album chart

ady Gaga notched her fourth charttopping album on Monday as her rock-infused record "Joanne" debuted at the top of the weekly U.S. Billboard 200 album chart, outpacing new entries by Michael Buble, Pentatonix and Leonard Cohen.

"Joanne," the fifth studio album from Lady Gaga, sold 170,000 al-

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"Serenity," Christian music artist Chris Tomlin at No. 6 with "Never Lose Sight" and progressive rock band Trans-Siberian Orchestra at No. 9 with "Ghosts of Christmas Eve." Rounding out the top 10 of the chart is 82-year-old Canadian folk artist Cohen's latest album "You Want It Darker," debuting at No. 10 with 25,000 copies.

Source: Reuters

ctor Benedict Cumberbatch was thrilled to film "Doctor Strange" in Nepal. The 40-year-old actor originally visited Nepal while on his gap year and had a "fantastic" time returning to Kathmandu to shoot scenes for the Marvel film, reports femalefirst.co.uk.

"It was amazing to go back to Kathmandu, to a place that was familiar but very different," Cumberbatch told Hello magazine.

"The earthquake happened

seven months before we went and I was adamant we still had to forge ahead with filming there. It was fantastic," he added.

He also enjoyed the

spiritual aspects to the story, when his titular alter ego seeks alternative ways to heal his hands after an accident leaves him unable to work. "The thing that resonated in 'Doctor Strange' was the power of the mind to shape reality.

I think people in all cultures have always needed beliefs," he said. "Wherever we lie on the spiritual spectrum, we'll always wonder," he added. The movie will release in India on November 4.

Source: IANS

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Inter sack coach de Boer

mILAn, november 1 (reuTers): Inter Milan fired Dutchman Frank de Boer as coach on Tuesday after less than three months in charge during which the former European champions lost seven of their 14 competitive games. Inter, who dropped

to 12th in the Serie A table following Sunday's 1-0 loss to Sampdoria, said youth team coach Stefano Vecchi would be in charge of the team for Thursday's Europa League match at Southampton.

"The club thanks Frank and his staff for the work they have undertaken at the and wish them the best for the future," Inter said in a statement.

Inter, traditionally one of Italy's three biggest clubs alongside Juventus and city rivals AC Milan, appointed the 46-year-old De Boer on Aug. 9, two weeks before the start of the season, after Robert Mancini left by mutual consent.

Klose ends playing career

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berLIn, november 1 (AP): The German soccer federation says striker Miroslav Klose, the top scorer in World Cup history, is ending his playing career and will train as a coach. The 38-year-old Klose retired from international soccer after winning the World Cup with Ger-

many in 2014, scoring twice to bring his total goal tally from four tournaments to 16. With a career total of 71 goals, Klose is also the highest-scoring player for Germany.

Klose's contract with Lazio expired after last season. The German federation says that, in consulta-

tion with coach Joachim Loew and technical director Hansi Flick, Klose will now undergo an individual training program “with the clear aim of embarking on a coaching career.”

Klose, who played 137 games for Germany, will now become part of the national team setup.

Niathu Sports Festival from Nov 3

DImAPur, november 1 (mexn): The 5th Niathu Sports Festival is set to kick off on November 3. A press release from the organisers informed that the opening ceremony will start at 9:00 am at Niathu Resort on Thursday. All participating teams/players have been requested to report to the venue and be present for the opening ceremony.

Nyamo & Daniel Memorialcum-Tokho Emong Trophy Morung Express News Dimapur | November 1

The 22nd Late Nyamo Lotha & Daniel Lotha Memorial-cum-Tokhu Emong Trophy kick-started at the State Stadium, Dimapur on November 1. The annual tournament, which will conclude on November 7, has 23 competing teams.

MLA & Advisor, Urban Development, SI Jamir declared the tournament open attending the opening ceremony as the chief guest. In his address, Jamir recalled the pioneering personalities – Nyamo Lotha and Daniel Lotha - whose contribution, he added will remain etched for years to come. “Although they are no longer with us today, their contribution and their good work will always be a source of inspiration to all of us,” he said.

On sports and Nagas, he said that the flair for sports comes naturally to Nagas.

However, he added certain factors, including the Naga political movement, have stood as stumbling blocks over the years.

According to him, “Naga boys and girls” were excelling in sports even in the years before the Naga movement took centre stage. He recalled a time when the Jorhat Mission School (now Eastern Theological College), which mostly had Naga students, was regarded as the top sports team in the then undivided province of Assam. This trend was dislocated as the Naga move-

MLA & Advisor, SI Jamir speaking at the opening ceremony of the 22nd Late Nyamo Lotha & Daniel Lotha Memorial-cum-Tokhu Emong Trophy on November 1.

ment gained momentum, he added.

“Today, we have ample opportunity and calibre and it should be cultivated.”

In this regard, he expressed optimism that the Lotha community would produce sportspersons, who will excel not only in the state and national arena but also internationally.

The opening day witnessed three matches with Dimapur Pangti FC taking on Kyong Colony Youth Club (KCYC) at the inaugural game. KCYC won the match 6-3. Chandalashung defeated Oneten 1-0 in the second match, while Nungyin village registered an easy 3-0 win over Rilan village in the third.

Bulls trample Nets to remain unbeaten

Los AngeLes, no vember 1 (AFP): The Chicago Bulls ran roughshod over the Brooklyn Nets on Monday, producing an explosive offensive effort in a 118-88 victory that has them off to a 3-0 start in the NBA. It's Chicago's first 3-0 start since the 1996-97 season, and it comes despite fears that off-season changes including the departure of Derrick Rose and arrival of Dwyane Wade might see the Bulls take some time to click.

The Bulls connected on 50.6 percent of their shots from the field, including 40.7 from three-point range. Seven Bulls players scored in double figures, led by Jimmy Butler's 22 points.

"Our intensity out of the gate has been really good," said coach Fred Hoiberg, whose Bulls scored 38 points in the opening quarter and never trailed after the opening three minutes.

They led by double digits most of the night.

Wade scored 12 points in his first road game with the Bulls. That included a slick crossover move on the Nets' Bojan Bogdanovic in the fourth quarter that drew some appreciative gasps from the crowd.

"I always get great support when I come here," Wade said. "The fans are amazing. It feels like home.

I don't know if they cheer like that for me at home when I got the ball. So it was great to be out there."

Nikola Mirotic collected 16 points and 10 rebounds, Isaiah Cannan added 15 as the reserve duo combined to hit seven of Chicago's 11 three-pointers. Taj Gibson added 14 and 11 rebounds, Doug McDermott contributed 12 while Rajon Rondo had 10. Bogdanovic

Chicago's win comes despite fears over off-season changes, with the team leading by double digits for most of the night (AFP Photo)

led the Nets with 15 points while Jeremy Lin added 14 and Brook Lopez had 13 in 22 minutes after resting Saturday. "I just think we didn't have that normal pop or that explosiveness or the normal hunger that we normally have on the defensive end, actually just in general," Lin said.

- Clippers, Hawks unbeaten The Los Angeles Clippers and Atlanta Hawks also improved to 3-0 with wins on Monday.

Chris Paul scored 18 of his 24 points in the second half as the Clippers routed the winless Phoenix Suns 116-98 in Los Angeles.

Paul also had eight assists and five rebounds.

Blake Griffin added 21 points, 11 rebounds and five assists for the Clippers.

Clippers center DeAndre Jordan didn't seem to show any ill effects from a sprained right thumb suffered in Sunday's win over the Utah Jazz, finishing with 19 point and 11 boards.

"The thumb? It would be hurting if we lost, but we won so it feels a lot better," he said.

Jamal Crawford added 14 points and J.J. Redick scored 13.

The Suns were without guard Devin Booker, who sat out with a sore right big toe. Booker apparently aggravated the injury in Sunday's 106-100 loss to Gold-

en State.

Brandon Knight started in Booker's place and led the Suns with 18 points.

The Clippers broke the game open in the third quarter. Two free throws by Knight allowed the Suns to close within 56-55 with 7:12 left in the period.

But the Clippers put together a 22-9 scoring run for a 78-63 lead and the Suns couldn't respond.

"We started off slow again," Clippers coach Doc Rivers said. "I thought we missed open shot after open shot.

"I think they stayed engaged defensively and they just kept trusting and eventually (shots) started to fall.

Once the basket opened

up, the way we were defending we were in great shape."

The Hawks improved to 3-0 with a 106-95 victory over the Sacramento Kings in Atlanta.

Paul Millsap and Dwight Howard both posted double-doubles for the Hawks, who led by double digits but needed a fourthquarter surge to win after letting the Kings back into it.

Millsap finished with 13 points and 14 rebounds and Howard had 18 points and 11 rebounds. Four other Atlanta players scored in double figures for the win in a bruising contest in which the teams combined for 54 fouls.

Replace Dhoni as ODI skipper at your own peril: Kirsten

mumbAI, november 1 (PTI): India could be making a huge mistake by removing MS Dhoni from ODI captaincy, feels former World Cup winning coach Gary Kirsten.

Asked about whether it's about time that Virat Kohli handed over the top job in ODIs, Kirsten was non-committal.

"You are not going to get an answer out of me. You replace M S Dhoni at your peril, because the one experience I have had is that all great leaders have great performances till the end of their careers," said Kirsten at a promotional event. Kirsten said that if one is willing to let Dhoni go, one never knows if India misses out on some potential match-winning performances in 2019 World Cup in United Kingdom.

"So, if you (are) willing to let M S Dhoni go when there might potentially be a great World Cup performance left in him if he goes to the (2019) World Cup, which I am not sure if he is (taking part in) or not, you take the risk of doing that," the former South Africa cricketer said

emphatically.

Terming Dhoni as a "great player", Kirsten slammed his critics, saying those doubting his ability are making a mistake.

"I think that is the question I get asked the most everytime I come to India. My answer hasn't changed in three years. That he (Dhoni) is definitely the best leader I have ever worked with. And his record for Indian cricket over the last nine-ten years speaks for itself," said the South African when asked about the debate surrounding Dhoni's future.

"There is no debating in my opinion that he is up there with India's greatest captains and certainly has produced the trophies for India in his time," added Kirsten who was India's coach when Dhoni and company lifted the World Cup in 2011.

According to the former South Africa batsman, Dhoni's record in limited overs cricket spoke for itself. "You just have to look at his ODI batting record as well, As a finisher, it's unsurpassed in the world in terms of the position he bats in.

So, if anyone is doubting his abil-

ity, I think they would be making a great mistake.

"He is a great player and all great players would continue to produce fantastic performances through their career. It's exciting to see him doing well and having success with the Indian team. I enjoyed working with him and it was a great experience for me," he added.

Kirsten spoke to media persons after overseeing a cricket camp organised by Saldhana International Academy at the Mumbai Police Gymkhana here.

Kirsten felt it should be left to the Ranchi star to decide on his future. "There comes a time in every player when he is got to consider for himself whether he should be in the team or it's time to move. We will leave the decision up to him," he said.

To a query whether Dhoni should consistently bat higher up the order as he did in the recently concluded ODI series against New Zealand when he batted at no.4, Kirsten said he was capable of batting in a lot many positions.

"That discussion is going on for

eight years. He does (have) an ODI batting average of over 50. He can bat in lot of different positions.

"When I was with the Indian team, I encouraged rotational batting order, where we batted according to the situation rather than this is your batting position today.

M S was brilliant at that, he didn't mind where he batted."

"I always liked him to come in when we needed 100 runs to win because there was no one better (than him) in the world (who) could have won a game from that position, speaking from my experience. But he often liked to get up little bit earlier, so that he can have more time at the wicket and help himself to a hundred. M S Dhoni could pretty much bat anywhere in the batting order," Kirsten explained further.

On Anil Kumble's appointment as India'a head coach, Kirsten said, "One needs to really understand that coaching space and what value you can add to a group of people. Every environment can be different. Anil is a great human being and has got a fantastic value system.

Traditional strikers getting overlooked in English soccer mAnCHesTer, november 1 (AP): There's a new craze sweeping through the Premier League - and it spells bad news for the traditional center forward.

In the last three rounds, as many as seven teams have started matches with a winger or attacking midfielder playing as a converted striker.

Take last weekend, for example. Roberto Firmino, an attacking midfielder, started up front for Liverpool as he has for most of the season and scored in a 4-2 win at Crystal Palace.

Winger Alexis Sanchez led the line again for Arsenal and scored twice in a 4-1 win at Sunderland.

Eden Hazard, usually a left winger, was a goal-scorer and star player for Chelsea after starting the 2-0 win at Southampton in such an attacking position that he was often playing further forward than striker Diego Costa.

Right wingers Nathan Redmond and Michail Antonio were Roberto Firmino, an attacking midfielder, started up front for central strikers for Southampton Liverpool as he has for most of the season and scored in the and West Ham, respectively. win at Crystal Palace. (AP Photo) Meanwhile, for two of Tot-

tenham's last four games, South Korea attacking midfielder Son Heung-min has started as the main striker. And Swansea's American coach, Bob Bradley, played midfield playmaker Gylfi Sigurdsson as a lone striker against Arsenal for his first game in charge.

Established international strikers like Daniel Sturridge, Divock Origi, Olivier Giroud, Vincent Janssen, Shane Long, Michy Batshuayi and Fernando Llorente have often had to be content with a role as substitute at the expense of wingers or midfielders. Some of them haven't even come on.

Even the player widely regarded as the best striker in England has been affected. Sergio Aguero was on the bench for Manchester City's Champions League game at Barcelona, with coach Pep Guardiola preferring playmaker Kevin De Bruyne up front so he could drop back to help his midfield.

English soccer is late to the party when it comes to the converted forward or “false nine,” which was

popularized by the successful Barcelona and Spain teams of the past decade and also in the European game by current world champion Germany on occasion.

At the turn of the century, it would be rare to see a Premier League team that didn't start with two strikers. A decade later, playing with one target-man has become the vogue. Now, some teams don't even have one, or sometimes play strikers out on the wing instead.

Why the change?

It's been coming for a while, according to Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger, who spoke last year about the lack of out-andout strikers in Europe after a fruitless search in that year's transfer window.

“What we produce now are good technical players because there are nice pitches out there,” Wenger said. “Before, you played in the park where you had to kick the ball up front and you had to fight. A boy of 12 who played against a boy of 16 had to be shrewd and push to get the ball.

“All those kind of things have gone.” Then there's a growing preference for a high-energy pressing game, which relies on a more mobile forward line. Hence why Liverpool manager Juergen Klopp chooses Firmino over Sturridge and Origi, why Son has sometimes been preferred to Janssen as the lead forward for Tottenham in injured Harry Kane's absence, and why Sanchez looks like being the preferred choice to Giroud at Arsenal this season.

The likes of Sanchez, Redmond and Antonio - three quick, hard-working wingers - can stretch play by making runs behind defense, allowing their teams' many attacking midfielders (Mesut Ozil, Theo Walcott, Dusan Tadic, Dimitri Payet) more space to exploit.

As for Hazard, relieving him of defensive duties is one of the key reasons Chelsea manager Antonio Conte has turned the Belgium winger into more of an out-and-out forward. Hazard's attacking flair was stymied last season by then-coach Jose

Mourinho, who made him work too hard defensively.

“You have a similar type now in England who looks happy to have moved from wide to center,” said Wenger, who converted Thierry Henry from a winger to one of the best strikers of his generation. “Most of the time, you develop a good technique on the flanks as a winger because you are against the line and you have to dribble. And when you are inside, you have a bit more room.”

Slowly infused into the Premier League, the “false nine” isn't so popular among the top teams in Europe's top leagues at the moment.

Strikers and speedy forwards are still the priority in Spain, with Barcelona (Luis Suarez), Real Madrid (Karim Benzema) and Atletico Madrid (Kevin Gameiro) having genuine strikers.

No major team in Germany plays without a classic striker except for the German national team itself, and that's only the case when strikers are injured and the phenomenon hasn't really spread to Italy or France yet.

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