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Climate Change: We need to move much faster
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LoNDoN, NoveMBer 3 (reuterS): Greenhouse gas emissions in 2030 will exceed by 12 billion to 14 billion tonnes what is needed to keep global warming to an internationally agreed target, the United Nations said on Thursday. A day before the global Paris Agreement climate pact formally comes into force, the annual UN Environment report analysed countries’ current pledges for emission cuts and whether they are enough. It found they are not. Emissions in 2030 are expected to reach 54-56 billion tonnes of carbon dioxide equivalent, far above the level of 42 billion tonnes needed to have a chance of limiting global warming to 2 degrees Celsius this century. Last year, UN estimated that the gap between pledges and emissions cuts needed was up to 12 billion tonnes. Even if emissions cut pledges under the Paris agreement are fully implemented, predicted 2030 emissions could put the world on track for a temperature rise of 2.9 to 3.4 degrees Celsius this century, the report said. “If we don’t start taking additional action now, beginning with the upcoming climate meeting in Marrakesh, we will grieve over the avoidable human tragedy,” Erik Solheim, head of UN Environment, said in a statement. “The growing numbers of climate refugees hit by hunger, poverty, illness and conflict will be a constant reminder of our failure to deliver. The science shows that we need to move much faster,” Solheim added.
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Pakistan govt accuses eight indian diplomats of espionage & terrorism
ISLAMABAD, NoveMBer 3 (reuterS): Pakistan on Thursday named eight Indian diplomats it accuses of espionage and terrorism, as tension mounted between the nuclear-armed rivals following days of artillery duels and skirmishes on the border dividing the disputed Kashmir region. The foreign ministry said six Indian embassy staff worked for New Delhi’s Research & Analysis Wing (RAW) intelligence agency, while two were operatives for the Intelligence Bureau agency. Their names were leaked to Pakistani media overnight. In response, India said it “completely rejected the baseless and unsubstantiated allegations” leveled by Pakistan against officials at its high commission in Islamabad. Rajesh Kumar Agnihotri, a commercial counsellor, was named by the Pakistan foreign ministry as RAW’s station chief in Islamabad. The foreign ministry statement gave an eight-point list of the diplomats’ espionage activities. It accused them of fu-
elling instability in Pakistan’s Sindh and Baluchistan provinces, as well as sabotaging its most vital economic project, the $46-billion China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC), involving transport and energy infrastructure projects to link China with Pakistan’s coast on the Arabian Sea. They were also accused of liaising with factions of the Pakistani Taliban and of working to damage Pakistan’s relations with western neighbour Afghanistan. It was not immediately clear if the diplomats would be expelled by Pakistan or withdrawn by India, which condemned the publication of their names and images and called on Pakistan to ensure their safety. Last week, India and Pakistan both expelled one diplomat from each other’s embassies, accusing them of spying. The foreign ministry also said Pakistan had withdrawn six diplomats from its mission in India after Indian media reported
India says officials ‘falsely implicated’
In this file photo Pakistani rangers (wearing black uniforms) and Indian Border Security Force (BSF) officers lower their national flags during a daily parade at the Pakistan-India joint check-post at Wagah border. (REUTERS/Files)
they had been involved in spying. Vikas Swarup, spokesman of the Indian Ministry of External Affairs, told a news briefing that Islamabad had withdrawn its diplomats after some were named by the Pakistani embassy worker that it had expelled last week. The allegations against the Indian diplomats in Islamabad
were “an afterthought and a crude attempt to target these officials for no fault of their own”, said Swarup, adding that Pakistan’s actions added to security risks in the region. India summoned the Pakistani deputy high commissioner on Wednesday to express its “grave concern and strong protest” over the denouncement of
its diplomats in Islamabad. On the same day, the press wing of Pakistan’s military said India had violated a 2003 ceasefire in Kashmir 178 times this year, killing 19 civilians. Artillery duels and skirmishing have recently intensified along the disputed frontier running through the disputed Himalayan region of Kashmir.
New DeLhI, NoveMBer 3 (IANS): India on Thursday criticised Pakistan’s “tit for tat” move to name eight Indian officials posted at the Indian High Commission in Islamabad for “anti-Pakistan activities”, and said the officials have been “falsely implicated”. “We regard this as an unfortunate incident. Pakistan is resorting to tit for tat without any real case against these officials, and we hope that such incidents do not recur in the future,” Ministry of External Affairs Spokesperson Vikas Swarup said. The spokesperson said the allegations were “false” and had the potential to affect the activities of the Indian High Commission in Islamabad. “We expelled only one person from India for antiIndia activities. After that Pakistan decided to withdraw on its own six of their staffers. And then they decided to put in the public domain details of eight of our diplomats and officials whose safety and security has been completely compromised,” he said. Asked if the eight officials will be brought back, Swarup said the Indian government will take a decision soon “keeping their safety in mind”. “A decision will be taken by government keeping their safety in mind. It is a procedural issue, and a decision will be taken soon,” he said. The spokesperson added that the officials there were working on promoting peace between India and Pakistan. “We expect the Pakistan government to take all steps to ensure the safety of these officials,” Swarup said.
DGc marks 50th anniversary Passport, licences, exams, other services set to get costlier CM for turning DGC into global standard college by 2030
New DeLhI, NoveMBer 3 (et): You may need to pay more for passport, licences, registration, examinations and a host of other services provided by the government as the finance ministry has asked departments and ministries to raise user charges to recover costs of services provided. The finance ministry wants ministries and departments to meet expenditure on existing projects by raising user charges. “Autonomous organisations should move towards self-sufficiency…. Nagaland Chief Minister, TR Zeliang and other dignitaries during the commemorative jubilee marking 50 years of How long can the government go on subsidising a serthe Dimapur Government College on November 3. Morung Express news Dimapur | November 3
Dimapur Government College (DGC) turned 50 in July this year. The oldest in Dimapur and among the oldest in the state, the college marked the milestone on November 3 by hosting a commemorative jubilee function where the Chief Minister, TR Zeliang attended as chief guest. Built in 1966, the college has been the result of the foresight of pioneering citizens of Dimapur, who realised the need for an institute of higher education at a time when an infant Nagaland state was grappling with the challenges of governance. From a faculty of 7 and 83 students, it has today transformed to become a sought after seat of learning in the state with an enrolment of over 900 students. Once known for unruly student behaviour and politically charged student body elections, the transformation has been noteworthy with the college improving academically to eventually get NAAC accreditation in 2015 – a distinction held only by a handful of colleges in Nagaland. It ran as a private college - Dimapur College (Arts & Commerce) until 1989, when in February of that year, it was adopted by the state government. It was rechristened Dimapur Government College while the state government started construction of an academic building at the present site, which was acquired prior to the takeover. A work started in earnest however turned sluggish as completing the academic building got delayed. The neglect of the government was apparent as the college witnessed
no major infrastructural development, except the academic building, in the years that followed. It also fell prey to encroachment with the initial demarcated land of 45 acres reportedly reduced by around 2 acres. While the government appeared content at having constructed a building, the college dragged on. It today has a football field, a basketball court and a library building, mostly through external aid. The CM in his jubilee address spoke of turning dreams into reality and a collective responsibility towards overcoming the state’s shortcomings. “Today’s vision is for tomorrow’s reality. Someone had dreamed of DGC and we’re facing the reality today,” said the CM, while recalling the contribution of the pioneers. While stating that the DGC should be turned into a “global standard college” by its 75th anniversary, he hoped that it would coincide with the Vision 2030 of the state. Terming the state’s literacy rate as notable only in statistics, he said that it is matter of serious concern that Nagaland has over a lakh educated unemployed youths. Cultivating work culture, he said, is the key for a transformation, while adding that DGC has made the right move by introducing vocational subjects. He further urged the faculty to inspire students to not only aim for white-collar government jobs but also to explore the possibility of self-employment. Referring to the encroachment of college land, he held that other institutions and civil societies should emulate how the college has been able to thwart encroachment.
Speaking on behalf of the Alumni, Secretary, Land Resources, Y Kikheto Sema said the alumni should give credit to the teachers for what they are today. Stating that jubilee was a time to acknowledge the pioneers, Kikheto said that it was also a time to see the balance sheet of the assets and liabilities created by the College. As for the college, the needs are many for it to turn into a world-class centre of excellence. While the CM fell short of announcing any special plan to mark the 50th anniversary, the college at present has two hostel blocks upcoming along with an administrative block and new academic building. It is set to introduce science stream by 2018, the foundation stone for which was laid today by Parliamentary Secretary for Higher & Technical Education, Deo Nukhu today. According to the Principal, Ngangshikokba Ao, the college has submitted a proposal to the government for a staff quarters building within the campus. Response to this proposal is pending. While funds have been hard to come by, the principal added that the college immediately needs a separate power transformer. This, he added, would aid towards a plan to have air-conditioned classrooms, which also requires fund. “If only the government is willing, we really need modern classrooms,” the principal told The Morung Express. His dream of a modern classroom includes soundproof classrooms with LCD projectors and galleries. While stating that it is happening in other places, he added that the faculty is qualified enough to live up to the vision of a global centre of excellence.
vice?” a government official privy to the deliberations told ET. For example, Union Public Service Commission still charges Rs 100 for civil service exam though costs for conducting it has gone up substantially over the years. Some of the Railway services also are heavily subsidised. Charges for most other services have remained stagnant or witnessed minimal increases. Passport fee were last revised in September 2012 when it was raised from Rs 1,000 to Rs 1,500. In most cases, fees are not sufficient to cover costs, yielding an im-
plicit subsidy to the consumers. There have been such directions in the past, but not much changed at the ground level. But this year, the exercise is more focused with the finance ministry pressing on the need for recovering cost of services rendered by departments. “The EMC had said that cost of service should be recovered to make it self-sustaining and subsidy element be gradually brought down,” the government official said. Recommendations of the commission have also been circulated to ministries for action in their areas.
NPCC protest Rahul’s detention DIMApur, NoveMBer 3 (MexN): The Nagaland Pradesh Congress Committee (NPCC) and its Dimapur Unit (DCC) today held a protest rally to condemn the “undemocratic detention” of All India Congress Committee (AICC) Vice-President Rahul Gandhi in New Delhi on November 2. The Delhi Police, on Wednesday, had detained among others, Congress Vice President Rahul Gandhi, Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal, and his deputy Manish Sisodia when they tried to meet the family of Ram Kishan Grewal, a veteran who committed suicide over the One Rank One Pension (OROP) scheme. According to an NPCC Media Cell press note, during the protest, NPCC and DCC members proceeded from Congress Bhavan, Dimapur till DC’s Court Junction from where, they marched in protest till the DC’s complex. The party submitted a memorandum addressed to the President of India through the Deputy Commissioner, Dimapur voicing protest over the ‘undemocratic detention of Rahul Gandhi and other leaders.’ The memo was handed over to Additional Deputy Commissioner, Dimapur by a team led by NPCC President K Therie along with DCC Dima-
NPCC and DCC members march in Dimapur to protest against the detention of AICC Vice President, Rahul Gandhi on November 3.
pur President Kughato S Aye and other party dignitaries. “Congress women and men are deeply pained to see the undemocratic and illegitimate action of the NDA Government in detaining Rahul Gandhi and other leaders,” stated NPCC in its memo, released to media here. “We are deeply embarrassed and ashamed before the World by the senseless display of police” it said. Paying homage to the martyr and comforting the bereaved family members is not a crime, the NPCC contended, while adding that, “there are tens of Lakhs; more Subedar Ram Kishan Grewals, who are mentally driven to the point of no return.” Maintaining that the delay
in operating of OROP scheme is nothing more than an antiveteran policy towards the jawans and their dependents, the party alleged in its memo that, Grewal gave his life for tomorrow “unable to bear lethargy of NDA Government.” The “undemocratic detention” of non-BJP political leaders while on peaceful humanitarian duty has once again raised the “ugly head of the intolerance” bred by the BJP Government, it accused. “The action is gross violation of the freedom of expression,” it said Condemning the action of the government, the NPCC asked the President of India to issue “advisory note” to the Prime Minister with direction “to behave in accordance to the decorum of the Constitution.”
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‘Women for socio-economic change’ Chozuba public submits representation to CM
Tuensang, november 3 (DIPr): Eleutheros Christian Society Tuensang organised a District Level Conference cum Revival Programme for Self Help Group (SHG) at Tuensang Town Chang Baptist Lashong on November 3. Secretary, Social Welfare Department, Dellirose M. Sakhrie was the chief guest while Chairperson, State Social Welfare Board, Bano Vinito Chishi was the guest of honour. The programme was conducted with the theme “Inspire, empower and enlighten women for socio-econom-
ic change.’’ The programme was attended by Director, Social Welfare GON, Deputy Commissioner Tuensang, Coordinator State Resource Centre for Women, Project Manager, Nagaland State Social Welfare Board, Representatives of NEIDA Kohima and 273 SHGs from Tuensang, Zunheboto and Mokokchung. Rev. Dr. Chingmak, Secretary of ECS, Tuensang delivered the welcome address where he gave a brief
history on the establishment of the SHGs. Coordinator SHGs ECS, Ason presented a power point presentation on how the SHGs and its Micro Financ-
community development. Director, Social Welfare Government of Nagaland, Deputy Commissioner Tuensang and representative of NEIDA also delivered short speeches. Secretar y, Social Welfare in her address highlighted on the importance of ICDS and how the contribution of SHGs will help in the community development programmes. She also mentioned about the activities of the ICDS programmes and the services contribut-
MHHSS parents day on Nov 5 KohIma, november 3 (mexn): The Mount Hermon Higher Secondary School Kohima will hold parent’s day on November 5 at the school premises from 9:00 AM onwards. Parliamentary secretary for higher & technical education Deo Nukhu will grace the occasion as the chief guest. Keynote address will be delivered by Hommiza Raman, associate director MHHSS while annual report will be given by MHHSS principal Surjit Singh. MHHSS is located at Kenuozou colony Kohima.
NTCA conference on Nov 5-6 KohIma, november 3 (mexn): The Nagaland Theological Colleges Association (NTCA) will hold its 15th annual general conference from November 5 to 6 under the theme “Prophetic ministry of the church” at Clark Theological College, Aolijin, Mokokchung. The main speakers of the conference include; Rev. Dr. Phuveyi Dozo, president, United College of Theology & Missions and Rev. Dr. Mar Atsongchanger, executive secretary ABAM. Dr. Joshua Lorin, associate professor of Global Christianity & Baptist Studies, Oriental Theological Seminary will give a paper presentation.
Release of Satellite tagged birds on Nov 4 Peren, november 3 (DIPr): A programme on Human Animal Conflict Mitigation Awareness Campaign and release of Satellite tagged birds (Amur Falcon) will be held on November 4 at Beisumpuikam village under Peren district. Chief Minister of Nagaland, T.R. Zeliang will grace the occasion as the chief guest and Minister for Environment, Forest & Climate Change, Dr. Neiky Kire will be the guest of honour. Highlights of the programme will include screening of a short film on activities of Armed Forest Protection Force and salient feature of Intanki National Park by Field Director, Intanki National Park, Heuneilung. The programme is being organized by the Forest Department of Nagaland.
AR dedicates toilet block DImaPur, november 3 (mexn): The 37 Assam Rifles under ageis of HQ 6 Sector Assam Rifles and IGAR (North) a toilet block to Government Middle School in Tesiphema Village on November 1. According to AR press note, the toilet block was constructed as a part of its Civic Action Project. The project was aimed at providing basic sanitation requirement at the school in keeping with the National vision of ‘Swacch Bharat’, it added. The toilet block was handed over to the school authorities during a ‘Handing Over Ceremony’ at school premises on Tuesday.
BS&G Wokha foundation day WoKha, november 3 (mexn): All the officials, Adult leaders and Scouts and Guides are informed that the Bharat Scouts & Guides ‘Foundation Day’ will be observed on November 7. Therefore, all Scouts & Guides members were requested to attend the function at PWD Junction, 6:30 am with full uniform.
CM reassigns Advisors KohIma, november 3 (DIPr): The Chief Minister, Nagaland has reassigned the following departments among the Advisors with immediate effect: Imtilemba Sangtam, Advisor-Cooperation and Relief & Rehabilitation; Dr. T.M. Lotha, Advisor- Treasuries & Accounts and Labour & Employment and Skill Development.
DDADU informs DImaPur, november 3 (mexn): The Dimapur District Autorickshaw Drivers Union (DDADU) has directed all the night autorickshaw drivers to renew or register for their union’s identity card on or before November 30. DDADU Vice President Tito Yeptho said in a press note that the renewal or registration is compulsorily for all the concerned drivers.
ERO Zunheboto informs ZunheboTo, november 3 (DIPr): The Electoral Registration Officer (ERO), Zunheboto, Shanavas has informed all electors of Wards 1-13 of Zunheboto Town that electoral roll has been prepared in accordance with Nagaland Municipal Election Rules, 2003. Any claim for inclusion of name in the roll or any objection to the inclusion or any objection to particulars in any entry should be lodged on or before November 10, 2016. Forms for the above claims will be available with their respective ward GBs.
Govt drivers in Phek trained PheK, november 3 (mexn): Training for government drivers of Phek district was held at the DC office here on November 1, organised by the district administration. Altogether, 75 government drivers from different departments of the district attended the training. EAC Phek & Nodal Officer (training) Tiayanger Jamir welcomed all the participants and highlighted the importance of why such training was required for the government drivers. The topics on which the drivers were sensitised were: Traffic rules & awareness by Thsurhosie Kajiry, SDPO Phek; Vehicle maintenance & vehicle documents maintenance by Akumtemjen Jamir, Motor Vehicle Inspector, Phek; Courtesy & Etiquette by Thepusheyi, President, Govt. Drivers Association, Phek district.
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Chozuba | November 3
The public of Chozuba under Phek district has submitted a public representation to Chief Minister T.R. Zeliang during the inauguration of Chozuba Town Council on November 2. It prayed for construcing growth took place since tion of a shedded gallery its inception. SHG Nangat Chozuba Local Ground, pong Village representative construction of GHSS and AWW Maksha Village building at Chozuba, estabshared their experiences, lishment of a college at Chothe establishment of SHG zuba and construction of and its advantages to the new rest house at Chozuba. The Chief Minister said the government will study the matter and extend all possible help. Earlier, the Chief Minister assured that “Housing for all” scheme will be connected to about 300/400 households in Chozuba town. Nagaland Legislative Assembly (NLA) speaker Chotisuh Sazo, who is an elected representative from 18th Chozuba A/C said that the whole stretch of Chozuba Sub-Division is not even a stretch of a small city and stressed on the need to develop the town along the National Highway upto Dzulha, Chokriba and Seidzu River. He said that with the ATMA Tuensang conducted district level exhibition cum sales day in collaboration with ECS on November 3 at High School ground Tuensang. In the exhibition different tools and imple- inauguration of the town ments were displayed to impart technological input to the farmers. Various SHGs under ATMA council “we have to work Tuensang participated. Groups award were also given to the progressive SHG group hard, improve and develop
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ed by the SHGs in the state. In the second session, Bano Vinito Chishi, Chairperson State Social Welfare Board exhorted the gathering while Gracy Aye, State Coordinator for state Resource Centre for women also discussed on the Schemes for Violence against Women while Asalie Alex Kruse Project Manager Nagaland State Social Welfare Board spoke on Self Help Group and Micro Financing. The chief Guest also launched the sales day organized by SHG at high school ground, Tuensang.
AYO silver jubilee celebration today KohIma, november 3 (mexn): A two day long silver jubilee celebration of Angami Youth Organization (AYO) will kick start from November 4 at Kigwema Village Ground. Lok Sabha MP Neiphiu Rio will inaugurate the jubilee monolith at 10.20 AM. The main function will start by at 10.45 AM with Kezhazer Angami as chairman. The first day of the celebration will witness unveiling of the AYO monolith, speeches from Angami leaders and organizations and performances of Angami traditions. The second day will comprise of competitions of Angami folk songs, dances, games and activities among the four regions. Dr. Vilhusa Seleyi, president Angami Public Organization (APO) will be the guest of honor on November 5. AYO commemorate its 25 years on four basis – Economy, Environment, Education and Ethos – for which preliminary seminars and talks were held in the four regions of the Angami lands. “The celebration is a celebration of our work and also to foster better relationships among our people as well as Nagas. We envision to work together peacefully for the Nagas,” said organizing committee convenor Gonei-u Sirie. Pledge will also be taken during the celebration to address the challenges facing the community and the Naga society.
Chief Minister TR Zeliang on arrival at Chozuba town on November 2. (Morung Photo)
our town.” Stating that out of 150 shops in Chozuba town, 18 belongs to non-Nagas, Sazo stressed on the need to open tyre shop, motor workshop, handicraft shops, petrol pumps, servicing centre, photo house, xerox centre, industrial activities, bakeries etc. Stating that maximum beneficiaries under PMEGP are from Chozuba town and adjoining areas, he however regretted “we hardly see any entrepreneurs working.” "We have eaten seeds and does not allow it to grow," he said.
Sazo also highlighted that during the last term of DAN government, Chozuba sub division witnessed many developmental activities like establishment of polytechnic college, BDO office, women resource centre, special and observation home’s in Chozuba town, Khuzani, upgradation of Chozuba SDO© to ADC etc. Expressing confidence that DAN will come back to power under the leadership of Chief Minister T. R. Zeliang and NPF president Dr. Shurhozelie Liezietsu, he called upon the people to strengthen their hands.
State level officials of Bharat Students debate on ‘Social or Bane’ Scouts & Guides visits Dimapur Media: A Boon Kendriya Vidyalaya Ran-
DImaPur, november 3 (DIPr): In view of the forthcoming Golden Jubilee celebration of Bharat Scouts and Guides to be held in April, 2017. State Training Commissioner (G), Amenla Soya and State Training Commissioner (S), Albert Solo visited Dimapur and held a meeting with the officials of Bharat Scouts and Guides, Dimapur District at Dimapur Circuit House on November 3. During the meeting, the visiting officials briefed the gathering on the tentative programme schedules of the Golden Jubilee celebration besides necessary arrangement to be made
by the district officials. The gathering was also informed on how different levels of training were to be conducted by the STC (S), Albert Solo. He further lauded the number of enrolment under Dimapur District despite registration of only 17 schools from the district and further appreciated their participation at different programmes. District Secretary & SDEO, G. Kiyelu Yepthomi in his short speech, thanked the state officials for their visit and expressed his concern over the registration of only 17 schools in BS&G from the district. He suggested the need for
mobilization of students outside the urban areas and also the need to impart some basic training at district levels which would be more convenient for the school teachers. The meeting was chaired by Vice President, Bharat Scouts & Guides Association, Dimapur, Kezhaleno Phira while welcome address and vote of thanks were proposed by Asst. Dist org. Com (s), Aotoshi Inc Ben and District Joint Secretary & State Executive Council Member, NSBSG, V. K. Sha. District Activities Report was also presented during the meeting by DOC (G), Kevileno Haikam.
DImaPur, november 3 (mexn): For the first time, an inter school quiz and debate competition was organized at Army Public School at Rangapahar Military Station on November 2, wherein nine schools from the city of Dimapur participated. A press release informed that total of 51 students participated where they freely and emphatically spoke for and against the topic ‘Social Media: A Boon or Bane’, whilst the Quiz witnessed a nail biting finish. Delhi Public School Dimapur bagged first position in the debate while
gapahar Military Station stood second. Quiz competition witnessed nail biting finish with Army Public School Rangapahar bagging first position, followed on the heels was Delhi Public School Dimapur. Kiyelo Sub Division Education officer Dimapur, Moa Principal Christian Higher Secondary School and Maj Sikha Singh of Rangapahar Military Station constituted the judging panel. Bibha Krishna, Zonal President, AWWA, HQ 3 Corps was the chief guest of the event and gave away the prizes to the winners.
KSC 55th Win-fest kicks off
KohIma, november 3 (mexn): Kohima Science College, Jotsoma (Autonomous) kicked-off its 55Th Win-fest at the College auditorium on November 2 the Principal Director, Health and Family Welfare, Govt. of Nagaland with Dr.L. Watikala gracing the inaugural event. An annual event, the festival will be held from November 2-7. Speaking on the occasion, Dr .L. Watikala talked about the life of students during the college days, one of the most memorable and wonderful in life. She also encouraged the students to utilized time and go ahead to learn new things. Stating that failures are part of student’s life but that is a stepping stone to learn more,
she urged the student to stay focused to “know what to become and why.” The oath taking ceremony and highlight of event was highlighted by Games & Sports Secretary, KSCSU Kelhouravi Vivian Rutsa. The programme was chaired by. Achetla T Aier Natures’ Club Secretary, while a opening prayer was pronounced by Meyibenla, Prayer Secretary, EU. It also featured welcome address by Sushant Sharma, Boys’ Welfare Secretry; special number by Viketouzo Zao and vote of thanks by Pheloseno Shaiza Girls’ Welfare Secretry. The programme was followed by the cultural extravaganza and track and field events, a KSC press note informed.
PLVs enlighten an elderly couple on Senior Citizens welfare & Maintenance in Peren District as part of the “Two Day Mass Door To Door Campaign” organised by Nagaland State Legal Services Authority under the aegis of National Legal Services Authority (NALSA). Ninety eight Panel Lawyers and one hundred fifty five Para Legal Volunteers from across the State were actively engaged in the mass campaign for creating legal awareness carrying the message of access to justice for all.
Exhibition cum sales day at Mangkolemba
mangKolemba, november 3 (mexn): In commemoration of Silver Jubilee of ADC Headquarter, Mangkolemba, ATMA Mokokchung in collaboration with ATMA Mangkolemba and Agri and allied departments, exhibition cum sales day is scheduled on November 3 and 4 at Mangkolemba. The exhibition was inaugurated by Bendangliba, Director of Industries and Commerce. During the event, various products, services, inputs, tools and machineries were displayed by Agri and allied departments. As a part of information technology dissemination, ATMA distributed leaflets and folders on different Agri and allied topics to all the visitors. Also fresh local farm produce, value added products and local crafts were also sold during the exhibition by CIGs/FIGs/SHGs of Mangkolemba and Longchem block.
People visit stalls during the exhibition cum sales day at Mangkolemba.
National seminar on 'Quality teacher education' on Nov 7 KohIma, november 3 (mexn): The department of Teacher Education and Department of Education, Nagaland University is organizing a two day ICSSR sponsored National seminar on the theme “ Quality teacher education: Issues and challenges of two year B.Ed programme” on November 7 at 10:00 AM at Nagaland University Kohima Campus, Meriema. Minister for school education & SCERT Yitachu will grace the occasion as the chief guest. Keynote address will be delivered by Prof. P.A. Reddy, dean, faculty of education, SV University, AP. Dr. M. Rajendranath Babu will also address the inaugural function while welcome address will be delivered by Prof. Lungsang Zeliang, HoD, Education, Nagaland University. The function will be chaired by Narola Chuba. Vote of thanks will be proposed by Dr. Neizo-ii Mero.
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2 Chinese tourists visited Arunachal on wrong documents Superstition leads to
Guwahati, November 3 (iaNS): In a case of administrative goof-up, two Chinese nationals visited some of the "strategically important" locations in Arunachal Pradesh on Protected Area Permit (PAP) issued instead of the Restricted Area Permit (RAP). The incident came to light about three weeks after expiration of the PAP, which was recovered only recently from Bomdila in the frontier state that shares international border with China, Bhutan and Myanmar. "On August 30, PAP was issued to two Chinese nationals from Hongkong -- Young James John and Wu Chong Shong. They wanted the PAP to enter Tawang, West Kameng and Lower Subansiri dis-
tricts for 30 days from September 12 to October 11," said an official at the Deputy Resident Commissioner of Arunachal Pradesh in Guwahati on Thursday. "The problem is that the citizens of Pakistan, Bangladesh and Afghanistan require RAP to be issued by the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA). The application for the PAP was recommended to our office by the Resident Tourism Officer of the government of Arunachal Pradesh. The concerned officer here must have overlooked the issue of Chinese citizenship of the two tourists and issued the PAP instead of RAP," he said. "The two PAPs to the Chinese nationals were issued against tourist visa," he added. "I have come to
know about the incident and I shall submit a report to the government soon," he said, adding that the government was yet to order a probe into the incident. Although there was no record whether the two Chinese nationals from Hongkong visited the frontier state or not, recovery of a copy of the PAP from Bomdila indicates that they must have visited the places. Tawang and West Kameng are heavily militarised zones and are of strategic importance to India, considering the security concern of the country and China's claim over Tawang as their territory. The Ministry of Home Affairs, in order to facilitate tourist inflow to the frontier state, in 2015 delegated
powers to Secretary Tourism, the government of Arunachal Pradesh, Resident Commissioner Delhi, and to the Deputy Resident Commissioners at Kolkata and Guwahati to issue PAP to normal foreign tourists to enter Arunachal Pradesh. However, the MHA in its guideline for PAP order 1958 Section 3(ii), clearly said, "Citizen of Afghanistan, China and Pakistan and foreign national of Pakistani origin shall not be issued a special permit without the prior approval of the Ministry of Home Affairs". It instructed that issuing authority should exercise utmost caution and thoroughly check the records, negative lists and other restrictive circular etc. before granting a special permit to a foreigner.
18th North East Book Fair Shatabdi type train sought inaugurated in Guwahati between Guwahati and Itanagar Dhruva Saikia Guwahati | November 3
The 18th Northeast Book fair, organized by All Assam Publishers and Book Seller Association, was inaugurated today at Assam Engineering Institute Ground here by eminent author Nirupama Borgohain at a glittering function graced, among others, by Ramen Deka, MP, and Rita Chowdhury, author and chairperson of National Book Trust. Earlier, Assam Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal was scheduled to inaugurate the 12-day grand book fair, the biggest in the Northeast. However, Sonowal skipped the function due to other engagement, and Bargohain who was persuaded by organizers to light the inaugural lamp in place of the CM, complained about being a "substitute for the absent chief minister". Terming the absence "an insult”, Bargohain cautioned against inviting politicians to future functions related to literature. NBT Chairperson Chowdhury in her speech divulged schemes adopted by NBT to uplift young writers. She appealed to the below-40, female, unpublished writers to approach the NBT for publication of their work. The Book Fair will be open till November 13.
itaNaGar, November 3 (Pti): Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu today urged Union Minister of State for Railways Rajen Gohain for a train on the lines of Shatabdi Express between Guwahati and Naharlagun, which is near the state capital Itanagar. As Guwahati is the main connecting hub for Arunachal Pradesh, Khandu urged Gohain to introduce a day train from there to Naharlagun on the lines of Shatabdi to address the needs of the "ever growing" passengers, an official statement issued here said. Besides, a goods train was also required from Guwahati to Naharlagun for movement of basic goods, construction materials and essential supplies. That way the agriculture produce of the state could reach the markets outside the Northeast region through Guwahati, Khandu said. He also urged Gohain that the weekly train from Naharlagun to Delhi be made a daily one or suitable trains from Delhi to
Guwahati be extended to Naharlagun. The Chief Minister also asked to increase the quota earmarked for Arunachal Pradesh with to and fro journey, the statement said. The Union Minister assured him about the Shatabdi train and hike in quota for the state, the statement said. Khandu also asked for improving the facilities at Naharlagun railway station which brought the state into railway map in April 2014. He proposed seven rail links for urgent consideration of the Railways ministry, the statement said. The proposed links are Itakhola to Seijosa (15 km), Doomdooma to Wakro via Namsai to Chokham (70 km), Dangri to Roing (52 km), Naharkatia Deomali (20 km), Simaluguri to Kanubari (30 km). Khandu also sought extension of existing Lekhapani Miao line to Deban, New Kamlang, Nampong, Jairampur and back to Lekhapani, making a circular link (75 km) and Rupai to Parshuram Kund.
3 casualties in Assam
Artist Mubin Rabha and other artists at Artists against Witchcraft conclave. (File photo) Dhruva Saikia
Prevalence of superstition and sinister designs employed by fake tantriks and god-men have resulted in the unnatural deaths, or “massacre” as some claim, of 3 innocent lives in two different places in Assam on Monday last. While in one of these two gruesome incidents, a four-year old girl was sacrificed in order to recover a lost mobile phone handset, two other women were buried alive by fellow members of the family and village because they were suspected to be witches. Torture and killing of women over suspected witchcraft has risen to such a proportion in Assam that intellectuals, artists and social activists are busy raising public awareness against the menace. Noted artist Mubin Rabha conducted a conclave of 500 artists against witchcraft, under the banner of Ethic Artists Society in February this year. According to reports available, Salmi Gaur (65), wife of late Pilo Gaur, and Saag Gaur (45), w/o Somar Gonju, hailing from Naharbari village in Karbi Anglong-Nagaon district border under Samoguri police station, were termed as witches by family mem-
15 kg opium worth Rs Liangmais celebrate Chagaa Ngee Over 15.50 lakh seized in Mizoram aizawl, November 3 (Pti): In the largest ever opium haul in the state, 15.478 kg of the contraband was seized by Mizoram Excise and Narcotics Department seized in Bawngkawn area here, officials said today. The contraband, allegedly smuggled from neighbouring Manipur, is worth around Rs 15.50 lakh in the local market, a department spokesperson said. Lalramchuana Ralte (52) of Aizawl was arrested in this connection and booked under section 18 (B) of Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, 1985.
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Youngsters perform the Liangmai cultural dance. Newmai News Network Imphal | November 3
Union Minister for Tribal Affairs, Jual Oram, in response to the memorandum submitted by the Liangmai Naga Council (LNC), assured to construct a "Community Complex" for the Liangmai people. The LNC also submitted a separate memorandum "strongly opposing" the creation of Sadar Hills district. The Union minister was at Tamei, Tamenglong district on October 30 to grace the state level “Chagaa Ngee”, the Liangmai traditional ‘blessed festival’. The festival was celebrated under the theme, “To the Roots”. Member of Central Board of Film Certification, Linda Newmai, who is also an Advisory member of National Rural Livelihood Mission, attended the event as the guest of honour, while former MLA and President of Naga People’s Front (NPF), Manipur unit N Awangbou was the function president. Sitting MLA Z Kikhonbou Niumai, who is also the vice chairman of Hill Area Committee (HAC) was the chief host while Rev Z Mairilungbou, Executive Secretary of LNBA, was the Singkuh (Chief Priest) of the programme. The Chagaa Queen contest was graced by Namsinrei Panmei, Chairman of Autonomous District Council (ADC), Tamenglong. Witingthuiliu Abonmai, Makhan (BA), was crowned as Chagaa Queen while Gloria Daimai of Tamenglong was the first runner-up. Matungliu of Makhan was the second runner-up. Various Liangmai artistes enthralled the gathering with their items. The host villages were
Tamei Namraining, Chiang and Piulekluang. Display of cultural dances, cultural songs, Chagaa queen contest and Liangmai traditional sports were the prime features of the one day festivity. The Chagaa festival fell on October 30 and 31 this year. The festival is one of the most anticipated for the Liangmai people. Thousands of Liangmai people conglomerated at Tamei for the day-long jamboree of Liangmai cultural extravaganza. The Liangmai people gathered in bonhomie to rejoice in promoting their roots. Thousands of young and old Liangmai people were united in the spirit of the ancestral brotherhood. Cut to this digital era, Chagaa festival has been laced with festoons and fanfare with the showcasing of tradition and culture within the modern context. Taking the Chagaa festival from this angle, it is a connection between the gaping hole of ancestral roots and modernity. On this very day every year, the Liangmai people make every effort to reunite with their roots despite the mad drive along the tide of the fast moving world. Adibo Newmei, Convenor of the programme, while speaking to Newmai News Network narrated about the Chagaa festival observed by Liangmai people in olden days. According to him, it is one of the most important festivals of the Liangmai people. “Many Liangmai elders have opined differently about the meaning of “Chagaa”. Some say it is a festival of the sanctification, preparation for war, war festival and seeking God’s blessing for the next
year. But most of them agree that it is a process of sanctification of the body and mind to get blessing in whatever form for ambitions one aspire to have. In short one can call it a blessed festival,” Newmei stated. He stated that the Chagaa festival is annually celebrated during the autumn season, Chariuting, Chaga Hiu (month of Chaga) which usually falls in the late part of October or the early part of November depending on the sighting of the moon as the Liangmais follow the lunar calendar. For the Liangmai villagers every month is a month of festivals. Except for a month called the Chahiu Sinbo (Molomas-doubling of a month/presuming two months as one). Newmei informed that Chahiu Sinbo is observed during the rainy season after every 7-8 years when the plants, flowers or the seasons do not tally with the counting of the months. During this month there is no festival, rituals, feast of merits etc., he stated. According to Newmei, during Chariu Ting (autumn season) particularly in the month of Chaga Hiu, the Liangmais believe that God has blessed the land; the climate is neither hot nor cold, but is moderate, the field, the plants and the trees are productive. The jhum fields are harvested, granaries are filled up with vegetables like pumpkin, yam, gourd, chilly, ginger etc. are in abundance and are cultured and preserved for future use. Even domesticated and wild animals are healthy. In other words God is happy and have blessed everything, Newmei added. The main objective of
Liangmai people observing the occasion in olden days was to appease the Charawang (god) and to seek his blessing. Each individual tries to purify/sanctify themselves. Everyone hopes to be blessed and bestowed to become a great warrior/ hunter/wealthy/great lover as desired by an individual and to be free from sickness and misfortune. It is believed that one who sees the first sight of the moon is fortunate and he will be blessed to fulfill his life ambition. Venturing out for hunting or going to distant places is avoided and even mothers caution their children not to venture out and remain alert while playing on the eve of the festivals less they fall prey to unforeseen ill luck or injuries. It is taboo to get sick or injured and remain bed ridden during the festival, Newmei further informed.
bers and superstitious people in the village. In the wake of a series of deaths from diseases in the village, the people approached a bez (healer) who attributed those deaths to suspected witchcraft by the two women. Three sisters and 3 brothers of Salmi and Pilo Gaur also made the two women responsible for insects in their family well. The villagers along with the brothers and sisters, aged 28, 30, and 32, held a trial and finally pushed Salmi and Pilo down the well and filled it up with earth. The Gaon Bura came to know of the incident later and informed the police leading to the arrest of the two accused while the third was absconding. Nagaon Police dug out the dead bodies in presence of the Deputy Commissioner before sending it for post mortem. In the other incident the same day, in Charaideo district along Assam-Nagaland border, a four-year old girl was sacrificed to “appease god” by a gang of sorcerers, so that they could trace out a lost mobile handset. Police have arrested Hanuman Bhumij, to whom the lost mobile belonged, and his three tantric accomplices. Another accused Arif and two other suspects were at large till filing of this report.
Guwahati | November 3
itaNaGar, November 3 (Pti): The Arunachal Pradesh government has asked all the seven private universities, functioning in the state, to strictly follow the norms laid by UGC and All India Council of Technical Education (AICTE). The instruction came during a review meeting on the functioning of private varsities in the state which was chaired by Education Minister Honchun Ngandam here yesterday, an official release informed. The seven private universities operating in the state includes - Arunachal University of Studies at Namsai, Apex Professional University at Pasighat, North Eastern Technical University at Aalo, Himalayan University at Chimpu near here, Indira Gandhi Technology & Medical Science University (Ziro), Venkateswara Open University (Lekhi) and Arunodaya University (Jollang). During the meeting the private universities were asked to prove their credentials in quality education and were also directed to come up with their permanent infrastructure for running their universities, the release added.
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Regd.No: 109 Date: 28/10/16 I, Smti. KHUTONI KIBA D/o YEKHAKHU KIBAMI aged about 35 years permanent resident of Asukhomi village and presently residing at New colony in the district of Zunheboto: Nagaland, do hereby solemnly affirm and declare as follows: 1. I am a bonafide citizen of Indian belonging to Sumi Naga tribe resident of the above mentioned address. 2. That due to mistake and clerical error my name was inadvertently recorded as KHUTONI KIBAMI, KHUTONI in my service book & appointment order. Which should be read as KHUTONI KIBA. 3. That this declaration is made in order to rectify my name as KHUTONI KIBA. Hence from this day onwards my name shall be officially used as rectified in the above paragraph. 4. That the statement made above from Para 1-4 are true to the best of my knowledge and belief and nothing has been concealed therein. Deponent Solemnly affirm and declare before the notary public Zunheboto on this 28 day of Oct ’16 at Zunheboto: Nagaland Notary Public, Zunheboto: Nagaland
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By this deed I, Bovikali Awomi (New Name) previously called Bovikali Sumi (Old Name), permanent resident of H/No-31, Niu Colony, Burma Camp, Dimapur, Nagaland, solemnly declare that from today I shall be known as Bovikali Awomi instead of Bovikali Sumi in all my official and correspondence. Notary Public
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I, Shri. V. KHUVUTO SUMI S/o Shri. VITOSHE SEMA permanent resident of Tichipami village and presently residing at New colony in the District of Zunheboto Nagaland, do hereby solemnly swear an oath and declare as under:1. That I am a bonafide citizen of India belonging to Sumi/ Naga tribe and resident of above mentioned address. 2. That my name is officially records and entered as KHUVUTO SUMI in all legal document. 3. That due to clerical error / mistake in my Pan card bearing Account No: BUOPA9192C my name is written and entered as KHUVUTO ACHUMI which I would like to rectify as KHUVUTO SUMI. 4. That the above mentioned name refers to one and the same person. 5. That through this declaration in my same Pan card I would use my name as KHUVUTO SUML. Deponent Solemnly affirm and declared on oath before me by the deponent. Notary Public, Zunheboto: Nagaland
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Farmers-scientists interaction held Dimapur, November 3 (mexN): A farmers-scientists interaction-cum-input distribution programme was conducted in Hekheshe village, Dimapur on November 1 with participation of 40 farmers and 4 scientists from ICAR-NRC on Mithun. During interaction, basic information were collected regarding the source of livelihood, agriculture and animal husbandry practices and also the scope of mithun rearing in the village. Farmers were informed about semi-intensive mithun rearing and scope of mithun husbandry for improving livelihood as well as the conservation of forest, informed a press release. In order to improve the livelihood of the farmers, poultry chicks (190 numbers) were distributed among 19 beneficiaries. Farmers were also trained about scientific management of poultry farming. In the next phase of the programme on November 8, a PRA (Participatory Research Appraisal) will be conducted in the village to identify the problems of the farming community and how best NRC on Mithun can intervene to overcome those problems in order to improve the livelihood of the farmers, the release added.
NStCB Ltd conduct Financial Literacy Prog at Mima village
ICAR-NRC on Mithun launches cleanliness drive in school meDziphema, November 3 (mexN): As part of Swachh Bharat Mission, ICAR-NRC on Mithun is organizing a series of ‘awareness programme and cleanliness drive’ in different academic institutions, schools and villages in and around Dimapur. Cleanliness drive was launched at Government Higher Secondary School, Medziphema on November 1. Dr. Abhijit Mitra, Director, ICAR-NRCM motivated the students to adopt cleanliness in all sphere of life and promote the habit to other members of the society, informed a press release. The students took pledge to “say no to tobacco” as well as to adopt cleanliness to make the school one of the cleanest schools. The LiFE NGO member spoke on segregation and safe disposal of waste. The school was given 4 dustbins (red for hazardous waste, green for organic waste, blue for recyclable waste and yellow for wet waste), protective gears (hand gloves, masks), and biodegradable bag for collection of waste. In the coming days, ICARNRCM will regularly monitor the progress with objective of making the school one of the cleanest schools in the state, the release added.
Kohima, November 3 to approach the Bank and avail elaborated on the important of prompt recovery of loan in the (mexN): The Nagaland State credit facilities available in the social security schemes such specific time frame, he appeal Co-operative Bank Ltd Kohima Bank with positive attitude of as PMJJBY, PMSBY, PMFSY, the Villagers and the public in Main Branch organized Finan- repaying the loans, instead of APY & and opening of various general to rendered their best cial Literacy Programme on borrowing from the informal types of accounts, small sav- services to the Banks so that the ings methods, curtailing of ex- Banks can also serve the public October 28 at Mima village. The money lenders. better as the Banks are there for The concept and the im- penditures. programme is supported by FIF AGM NABARD Bendang the welfare of the area people. portant of launching of finanand Managed by NABARD. In the interactive session S. The programme was cial literacy programme was Aier briefed the house that chaired by S. Kevi Hibo Asst. introduced by the GOI since the public should know the Kevi Hibo discussed about the BM & I/C Nodal centre Ko- majority of the India popula- government schemes & pro- formation of SHG, JLG & KCC hima while Zhathose Keyie tion are rural farmers who are gramme that are available Loan and seeding of Aadhaar GB said the invocation and financially excluded, there- in the Departments, with- Number in the accounts as the the Village Council Chairman fore in order to boost their liv- out which we can neither ap- benefits entitled can be directNeichüzo Keyie delivered wel- ing economy and uplift the proach nor demand the facili- ly transfer to their accounts. A press release said that BPL clusters the programme ties available for the public , come address respectively. S. Kevi Hibo Asst. BM & I/C was launched so that the rural Aier also spoke on “ public par- the programme culminatNodal centre Kohima in his key farmers can be financially in- ticipation in promoting integri- ed with vote thanks pronote address highlighted the cluded and reach out to the un- ty and eradicating corruption “ nounced by GB Vimese .The significant role played by NStCB reached by way of conducting which is the theme of vigilance programme was attended by hundreds of villagers, while Dimapur, November 3 (mexN): In continuation Ltd specially for the rural poor financial literacy camps in the awareness week 2016. Aier also shared on judi- 164 saving accounts were of the Swacch Bharat Mission drive, a joint meeting of the farmers , Hibo also request the rural areas who are deprived of Administrator, Chumukedima Town Council along with rural farmers & the participants banking knowledge. Hibo also cious utilization of loans and source out on the spot. all ward GBs’, ward youth union, ward chairmen, Chumukedima town students union, Chumukedima town youth organization and Chumukedima Chambers of Commerce & Trade Association was held on October 26. During the meeting the house unanimously decided to intensively and extensively carry out the Swacch Chu- Kohima, November 3 ed a press release from C. Theyo, State lege, Kohima third. In skit, Kohima 8118915809 mu Town drive under the theme ‘Clean Chumukedima (mexN): The NSS Cell, Department NSS Officer. Science College, Jotsoma bagged the Town’. It has also resolved to have a weekly social work of Youth Resources & Sports, NagaShort display of film on overview of first position, while Don Bosco ColHamyei road, Longleng i.e. every Saturday starting from the month of November, land together with State e-Manage- Digital India programme; why youth lege, Kohima got second and Kohima 2016. It was also decided that a cash award of Rs. 1 lakh- ment Team (SeMT), Department engagement (DI volunteers, MyGOV, Bible College emerged third. In strat-798625, nagaland will be awarded to the best and cleanest ward. of Information Technology & Com- Common Service Centre); and inter- egy making contest, Kohima Science n this connection, the Chumukedima Town Council has munication, Nagaland conducted active session on quiz, poster design, College, Jotsoma got the first posiDeals in: All kind of under appealed to all schools, colleges, hospitals, churches, busi- awareness workshop on Digital India strategy making were held in order to tion, Modern College, Kohima secness establishment and citizens of Chumukedima Town to on October 31 at Indira Gandhi Sta- disseminate information on ICT in ond, and Kros College, Kohima third. garment, Men’s Boxers, Jockey, activelyparticipateinordertohaveacleanandhygienictown. dium, Kohima. education & opportunities, National In the poster design competition, Microman, Hanes, Women inner Additional Director & HoD IT&C, Scholarship portal, Digital locker, E- Kohima Science College, Jotsoma bagged the first position while Alder Longtiliba Longkumar addressed the waste, Disha, cyber security. wear, Kids and other items. Competition on quiz, poster de- College, Kohima second and Japfu gathering on the importance, utility and advantages of digital technology sign, skit and strategy making were Christian College, Kigwema as third. The prizes were sponsored by the knowledge. He advised the NSS vol- also held. In the quiz competition, A humble tribute to our loving unteers not to let digital technology Kohima Science College, Jotsoma got Department of Information Technolfather Chubatemjen Longchar overrule them but rather rule with the first position, Govt. Polytechnic, ogy & Communication, Nagaland and on his 75th Birthday the power of digital technology, stat- Kohima second, and Mt. Olive Col- the National e-Governance Division. Dear Papa, With you turning seventy five, we have been thinking about our long happy lives. You are the reason we are here. You are our heart and soul. And we are so blessed to have you in our lives. Dimapur, November 3 tion of toilets under central sector moN, November 3 (Dipr): Vigilance May God always shine generAwareness Week was observed on Novem(mexN): Swachhta Pakhwada was scheme being implemented. ous amount of love on you, just The students and farmers were ber 3 at Block Development Office Mon unorganised by KVK Dimapur, ICAR like the way you have shone on us. Research Complex for NEH Region, made aware of the importance of der the theme ‘public participation in proA splendid happy birthday to Medziphema in 4 villages of the dis- hygiene and sanitation, which moting integrity and eradicating corruption’ our amazing father! can keep away diseases. Tips were with EE DRDA Mon, Er. Chopongse Sangtrict including KVK premises. From your loved ones Keeping in mind that children given to convert biomass or farm tam as the resource person under the chairare the future of the country, the waste into compost or vermicom- manship of BDO Mon T. Manhom. Hello Mego Ratsa initiative was designed to create post. They were advised to use bioThe resource person spoke on the sigdegradable materials and dustbins awareness among the children. nificance of vigilance and urged the people Greetings to you on Ur This was one of the important to throw away garbage/waste. to take prompt action to stop unwise action Birthday They were also advised not to as leaders in order to promote the culture of May your special day bring objectives during the Swachhata burn plastic as it will pollute the honesty. ‘Without honesty and sincerity, the Pakhada celebration from Octoalong the fulfillment of all the environment. The programme society and individual itself is corrupt,’ he dreams that you aspire for. Life ber 16 to 31. The GBs and council chair- was organised at four different vil- said. Therefore, integrity, transparency and has brought your way and count men were asked to construct lages involving students of Gov- accountability is the need of the hour in office on all the blessing it hold in store pucca dustbins in villages and to ernment Middle School/ Govern- or any work place. He requested the gathering socially for you. Happy birthday construct toilets for places with ment High School, GBs, chairmen to work as per the rules and procedures and Mego China Man UnderAge none. They were asked to contact and farmers of Dhansiripar, Sin- not to misuse their official position for perRatsa .. Tonite hehe te turparno the Department of Rural Develop- grijan, Seithekima A and Molvom sonal gain. PD DRDA Mon, Tsalito Sangtam From Kebulie Tsimo Arhe ment, Government of Nagaland, village. A total of 669 beneficiaries addressed on the importance of the vigilance and China Maps Dimapur district, for construc- participated in the programme. week and also administered the pledge.
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Answer Number # 3747
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7. Renegade 8. Arousing 9. A strong and heavyset man 10. Acquire deservedly 11. Type of sword 12. Absorb written material 15. Synagogue scroll 21. Decorative case 23. District 25. “Cut that out!” 27. Imps 28. Angry 29. N N N N 31. A payment of money 32. An attention-getting feat 34. Timid 36. Border 39. Be unwell 40. Welt 43. Nitrify 44. Ear-related 46. Caustics 47. Hopelessness 49. Scallion 50. Save 53. Clairvoyants 55. L L L L 56. 13 in Roman numerals 57. At one time (archaic) 58. Back talk 60. Foot digits 61. Where the sun rises 64. Born as Answer to Crossword 3762
Friday 04•11•2016
NAGALAND
NPF Phek affirms faith on current leadership
Kohima, November 3 (mexN): The Naga People’s Front (NPF) Phek Division today resolved to give support to the “dynamic leadership" of NPF President Dr. Shurhozelie Liezietsu and Chief Minister TR Zeliang and fight the 2018 general election unitedly under their leadership. The decisions were among four resolutions passed at its executive meeting held here today at Hotel Japfu, Kohima. The meeting also decided to support the on-
going political negotiation and urged the negotiating parties for fruitful, honorable and acceptable solution to all. The meeting acknowledged the NPF and other DAN partners with gratitude for electing KG Kenye as the Member of Parliament, Rajya Sabha from Phek district. According to a press note received here, Rajya Sabha MP K.G. Kenye; Nagaland Legislative Assembly (NLA) Speaker Chotisuh Sazo; Minister for School Education & SCERT
Yitachu, Parliamentary Secretary for Planning & Coordination, Evaluation & Monitoring Cell and Taxes and Phek Division incharge Neiba Kronu; Parliamentary Secretary for Higher & Technical Education Deo Nukhu; and MLA Kuzholuzo (Azo) Nienu addressed the meeting. The meeting was chaired by Division President Chivotso Nienu while welcome address was delivered by General Secretary NPF Central and Phek division in-charge Neikhrolo Khalo.
Students trained on finance, vigilance moKoKchuNg, November 3 (mexN): A financial literacy camp (FLC) cum vigilance awareness programme” was conducted at Model Higher Secondary School, Mokokchung on November 3. The FLC was organised in Care and Support Society, Mokokchung in collaboration with Nagaland Rural Bank Mokokchung to promote cause of financial literacy and inclusion. It was supported under FIF managed by NABARD. According to a press note, during the programme, S. Amarjit Mangang, DDM, NABARD shared the role played by NABARD in financial inclusion and the importance of savings and the benefits of having a saving account with a bank. He further highlighted the students about the Direct Benefit Transfer Policy of the government and its importance.
Start inculcating saving habit and minimize expenditure, Mangang advised adding that the students can play an important role in creating awareness to the public regarding various financial services and facilities available with banks. Meanwhile, discussing the 'Vigilance Awareness Week' being observed all over India from October 31-Novermber 5, he explained the causes, impact and the measures to eradicate corruption with the students. Changkimenla, Branch Manager Nagaland Rural
Meetings & AppointMents Assembly BAC meeting The Speaker of Nagaland Legislative Assembly and the Chairman of Business Advisory Committee, Chotisuh Sazo has convened a meeting of the BAC members on November 11, 11AM onwards at the Assembly Committee Room. The meeting will discuss the provisional programme for the upcoming fourteen session of the 12 NLA. All members are requested to attend without fail.
NPF CEC on Nov 29 In exercise of the powers conferred on him vide Article V Clause 3 read with Article IV Sub, Clause 3 (c) I of the Constitution, Dr. Shürhozelie Liezietsu President Naga People’s Front has convened the Central Executive Council (CEC) meeting on November 29. All the concern members are requested to attend the meeting positively without fail.
TSUD Presidential meeting The first Tenyimi Students’ Union Dimapur (TSUD) presidential meeting for the tenure 2016-18 will be held on November 4 at 2 pm at Tenyimi Union Dimapur office. All the constituent unit presidents and seniors are requested to attend the meeting without fail.
Tuensang DPDB meet The monthly meeting of Tuensang District Planning & Development Board (DPDB) will be held on November 5, 11 AM at Deputy Commissioner’s Conference Hall, Tuensang. All the DPDB members have been requested to attend the meeting without fail.
Mangkolemba SPDB rescheduled The Mangkolemba SDPDB meeting for the month of November has been rescheduled to November 5. In view of the silver jubilee celebration of the Additional Deputy Commissioner Headquarters, Mangkolemba, which is going to be held in the month of December 2016, all the Board members have been asked to attend the meeting without fail.
Litsami Golden Jubilee The Litsami Golden Jubilee Planning committee, Finance Committee & Editorial Board has convened an important meeting on November 5 at its Sub Banker, Hokuto L. Khala's Residence at 10 AM. All the members are requested to attend the meeting without fail. Further the Editorial members has requested all its former executives and members to submit their photo in color or black & white to the chief editor & the president at 98 56 840729 & 8014 637208 respectively.
NCRC CYE sales day on Nov 5 The Christian Youth Endeavour (CYE) NCRC PR Hill Kohima is organizing a one day sales day for the Jubilee celebration on November 5 at PHQ junction. Local pork, organic vegetables, sticky rice cake, snacks, fruits like guava, banana, kiwi, handicraft and many more will be on sale. The sales will start from 7 AM.
Longleng DPDB meeting The monthly DPDB meeting for Longleng district for the month of November will be held on November 7 at DC's conference hall from 11 AM onwards. All the members are informed to attend the meeting positively.
Bank Mokokchung, shared the importance of banking, savings, financial planning. She also presented various financial services offered by the banks for the general public and further highlighted about PMJDY, PMSBY, PMJJBY and APY scheme in detail. During the programme the DDM took 'Integrity Pledge' along with the participants supporting the fight against corruption. The programme was chaired by Imchawati Kichu, Managing Director, CCS while the welcome address given by Yutsung, Principal MHSS.
MEx FILE PS&FC informs on NPA
The Department of Agriculture, Dimapur in collaboration with Farm Machinery Testing & Research Institute for North East Region, Biswanath Charali, Assam, conducted demonstration on various farm machineries for Seluophe and Singrijan farmers under SAGY. The programme was also attended by Letkholal Hangshing, Joint Director of Agriculture and K. Remphamo Lotha, District Agricultural Officer, Dimapur and other officials.
KSO (N), ZSU (N) to picket SDEO office DimaPur, November 3 (mexN): The Kuki Student Organisation (N) and Zeliangrong Student Union (N) have resolved to picket SDEO Office Peren on November 9 to protest against the lackadaisical attitude of the Government with regard to the Appointment of non -Zeliangrong and nonKuki Primary Teachers un-
der Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan. The decision for the same was taken at a recent joint emergency meeting of ZSU (N) and KSO (N) along with senior in Peren where it affirmed a resolution taken at the last Presidential Council Meeting. In this connection, a joint press note issued by KSO (N) President Paotinsei Khong-
sai and of ZSU(N) president Amonbo Zeliang has directed all the Federating Unit President and Secretary to reach Peren on November 9 before 10 AM along with volunteers. The meeting further resolved to close down the SDEO office indefinitely as a future course of action if the concern Department fails to fulfill its demand.
TSU decries alleged assault on juvenile Kohima, November 2 (mexN): The Thenyizumi Students’ Union (TSU) has vehemently condemned the irresponsible act of a complainant, a graduate teacher under DIS Chozuba on whose “distorted and misguided” information, a juvenile was arrested and unceremoniously subjected to “brutal physical torture and inhuman assault.” The juvenile, who hails from Thenyizumi village, was arrested by the duty officer of North PS basing on a complaint filed by the
teacher on October 24 and allegedly tortured physically the whole night. In a press note, TSU President Nesazo Theyo and General Secretary Besuhkhoto Swuro also expressed its pain and shock to observe how a teacher could be so "vulnerable to such misgiving" which consequently invited undesirable actions from the law enforcement agencies. How could a juvenile be subjected to inhuman treatment causing physical and mental agony, TSU further wondered adding that
even the constitution of India has special provision for thier protection. The untold explanation and unprovoked action inside the cell is violation of all human rights under any established laws, TSU categorically stated. The union further appealed the concerned authority to take remedial and corrective action against the erring official(s) involved in the action amounting to “violation of human rights and juvenile justice” against one of its fellow student.
Diocese of Kohima celebrates ‘All souls Day’ Kohima, November 3 (mexN): On ‘All souls Day’ celebrated on November 2, the Catholics of the diocese of Kohima flocked to their own respective parishes and went to the cemeteries and places where their departed ones are buried to pray for them and to seek God’s mercy upon them. Fr. George Punnolil, Financial Administrator of the diocese, presided
over the Eucharist at Mary Help of Cathedral Church, Kohima and hundreds of faithful participated in the Eucharist. The liturgical celebration ended with special prayers and blessings at the tomb of Late Bishop Abraham Alangimattathil, first bishop of the diocese of Kohima. In his homily, Fr. George explained the importance of praying for departed souls. A press release in-
formed that on All Souls Day, Catholics not only remember the dead, but they apply their efforts, through prayer, alms giving, and the Mass, to their release from Purgatory. On this day families visit the graves of their loved ones, clean the tombs, say prayers and light candle. In the diocese of Kohima, the bishop has declared holiday on November 2 for all the Catholic
schools to facilitate priests to avail their service to bless the tombs of the faithful departed of their community members and also facilitating the Catholics to attend Holy Mass in the Church and visit the cemeteries. Reports have come from all the parishes of the diocese of Kohima of people going for Mass and also visiting the tombs of their loved one,” added the press release.
Assam Rifles honor WW-II veteran, martyrs
DimaPur, November 3 (mexN): The 44 Assam Rifles, under the aegis of Headquarters 7 Sector, organised various functions to pay homage to veteran soldier and martyrs hailing from Mokokchung district during the last week of October. An AR press note informed that during the event Retired Havildar
(General Duty) Merang Ao of Sungratsu village, a WWII veteran was felicitated by Col B N Nayak SM, Commandant 44 AR, at his native village. The 96 year old veteran who was enlisted in the 3rd Assam Rifles in 1941 as a sepoy in Mokokchung had actively taken part in the Burma campaign of the then Brit-
ish Indian Army,it said. The Ashoka Chakra awardee was the part of the 'Victoria Force' which marched till Irrawaddy River in Myanmar in 1942 and fought the Japanese forces along its banks. The AR also paid homage to the martyrs hailing from the district in which honorary tributes were paid to Late Rifleman Chu-
batemsu of Mangkolemba Baptist Higher Secondary School; Late Rifleman Nokzar of Mayangnokcha Higher Secondary School; and Late Rifleman Martoba of Molungkimong Middle School in their respective schools. The parents of the martyrs, teachers and students also attended the ceremony, the press note added.
Kohima, November 3 (DiPr): The Principal Secretary & Finance Commissioner in an office memorandum conveyed the decision of the Government of Nagaland to adopt the decision of the Government of India for inclusion of Non Practicing Allowance (NPA) @25% to those retired medical officers on or after 01.06.2008 for calculation towards pension/family pension. This would also be applicable for revision of pension/family pension of pre-2008 retired medical officers w.e.f. 01.06.2008. In cases of pre-2008 retired medical officers, NPA @25% would be required to be added to the minimum of the pay in the revised pay band plus grade pay as on 01.06.2008 corresponding to the pre-revised pay scale from which they retired, in cases where pension/family pension is to be stepped up to 50%/30% of the minimum pay respectively.
DBA to hold discourse on UCC DimaPur, November 3 (mexN): The Dimapur Bar Association (DBA) will be organising a discourse on Uniform Civil Code (UCC) on November 5, 10 AM onwards at Lotha Hoho Ki, DC Office Junction, Dimapur. A press note from DBA President Imti Imsong and General Secretary A Hukavi Zhimomi has cordially invited representatives from all frontal organisations, associations and unions to attend the discourse.
Revision of MTC e-roll meDziPhema, November 3 (mexN): Additional Deputy Commissioner & ERO, Medziphema Town Council, Sara S Jamir has informed that a revision of the electoral roll for Medziphema Town Council (MTC) will be done as per the following schedule: Draft publication of electoral roll – October 31, 2016; period of lodging claims and objections – November 1-10, 2016; period of filing disposal of claims and objections – November 11-17, 2016; period of filing appeal to the respective appellate authority – November 1822, 2016; disposal of claims and objection by appellate authority – November 26-28, 2016; preparation of list of amendment after the decision of appellate authority – November 26-28, 2016; final publication of electoral roll – November 29, 2016.
WDPA informs pensioner WoKha, November 3 (mexN): All registered members under Wokha District Pensioners Association are informed to personally bring their Xerox copies of ID card (renewed upto 2017) and Aadhaar Card for issue of Life Certificate from the office during office hour. This was informed in a press release issued by President, Wokha District Pensioner’s Association.
NSSWB friendship fellowship on Nov 9 Kohima, November 3 (DiPr): The Nagaland State Social Welfare Board (NSSWB) is organizing a Centralize Friendship Fellowship cum pre-Christmas for the Nagaland Adolescent Girls Club on November 9 at 1:00pm on the theme ‘A silent night, a star above, a blessed gift of hope and love.’ The venue will be at Oking Christian School Auditorium Kohima.
Tenyidie drama Kohima, November 3 (mexN): A Tenyidie drama entitled “ Nuokhrienuo Kelhou Riili: U Tsiepfumia Tsali Riisie” by Neiphrezonuo Mepfhiio will be released by Dr. Shurhozelie Liezietsu, president Naga People’s Front and president Ura Academy on November 5 at 4 PM at Ura Academy Hall, Kohima. Dr. D. Kuolie, HoD, Department of Linguistics, Nagaland University will be the guest of honour.
TSU member assessment 2016 TueNsaNg, November 3 (mexN): The Thang Students’ Union (TSU) will be undertaking member assessment 2016 from November 5 to 15 basing on the permanent residence of the concerned. In this connection, all Thang citizens are requested to take note of the schedule and provide all data in details. During the drive, membership for the current year and collection as per Resolution No.1 will be obtained for which all members are expected to co-operate for a precise and timely execution of the drive. In the case of anyone not being approached within the above mentioned schedule one may contact K.Thangsoi, President at 9402435746/9612789807.
Condolence messages for Late Hukato 4Life Team observes its Service Month DimaPur, November 3 (mexN): UK Naga Association members have conveyed deepest sympathy and condolences to the wife, children and family of Hukato Naga, who passed away in the UK on October 25. “His death is a great loss not only to his family but to the greater Nagas in general. May God give him eternal rest and the family the
strength to bear the pain,” stated a condolence note from Temsuyanger Longkumer, UK Naga Association Coordinator. In a separate condolence message, Garo Baptist Church Eralibill expressed sadness at the demise of Hukato. On behalf of the all the leaders and members of the church, Pastor Richard
Marak stated that the death of the deceased was a great loss not only for his wife and children, adding “the Nagas in general have lost a philanthropist, who has contributed immensely to the society in various capacities.” The church further extended sympathy to the bereaved family members and prayed to God to grant them solace.
Speech competition held in SETAM DimaPur, November 3 (mexN): North Eastern Development Finance Corporation Ltd. (NEDFi) organised a speech competition at School of Engineering and Technology, Dimapur, Nagaland University on November 3 in observance of ‘Vigilance Awareness Week’ under the theme ‘Public participation in promoting Integrity and eradicating Corruption’ which was also the main topic for the speech competition. Vimeyiel Richa, Branch Manager NEDFi Dimapur extended welcome
Organizer and dignitaries along with the winners of the speech competition organised by North Eastern Development Finance Corporation Ltd.
address. Tia Longchar, chairman EATACOL was the speaker for the programme. Thungbemo Murry the promoter of M/s Smart Life Gym and Imesangla Longkumer, lecturer in the University
were the judges for the speech Competition. The programme was attended by about 75 students from various Institutes and 12 students participated in the competition. Cash awards were given to the winners.
DimaPur, November 3 (mexN): As part of their Service Month (November), a 4Life Team from Kohima comprising of Dr. Amenla Walling, Dr. Ketholeno Metha, Dr. Esther Raikhan, Rev. Weapon Raikhan along with a few other distributors today organised a charity event at Zhavame village. Over 150 children from 3 different schools in the border village including St. Joseph School, Government Primary School-A and Government Primary School-B received small gift hampers from the team at a function held at St. Joseph School, Zhavame. In her short talk, Dr. Amenla Walling highlighted that the 4Life Company
deals with well researched health products and stands on three pillars - Science, Success and Service. She said that the programme was a small way of showing that the team is also committed towards the “Service” factor by giving in whatever way they can. “With our own contributions, we want to give back to the society”, she said. In the meantime, she also dwelt on the different aspects of healthy habits and taught the keen children to follow the basic rules of staying healthy. Among others, she urged them to always keep themselves clean- to wash their hands, take bath daily, brush their teeth, exer-
cise, sleep well and to eat healthy food. Earlier, the programme was chaired by Dr. Esther Raikhan while Rev. Weapon Raikhan said the invocation. The children of St. Joseph School also presented a skit and a choreography while Medovi Rhi, President of Zhavame Students’ Union proposed the vote of thanks. Teachers of the 3 schools were also part of the event. It may be noted here that for 4Life, Service has always been a part of the overall 4Life mission and has also created Foundation 4Life to build the lives of those less fortunate.
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Friday 04•11•2016
IN FOCUS
THE MORUNG EXPRESS
The Power of Truth
The Morung Express volume Xi issue 303 By Witoubou Newmai
Diplomatic intervention is need of the hour
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he manner in which Manipur Chief Minister Okram Ibobi Singh and his men run the Government has serious aberrations which have so far evaded critical scrutiny of the Nagas and the Kukis in Manipur. Of late, the ‘anti-tribal bills’ movement became a unifying force of the hill people in Manipur, which in turn, threatens the political future of the Congress Government and its legislators. With the State Assembly election just few months away, the Manipur State Government is desperate to find a way out for those ruling Congress legislators hailing from the hill districts. Thus, raking up the Sadar Hills district creation issue is the sure bait of the State Government of Manipur in dismantling the tribal bonhomie as well as prop up Congress candidates. A plaque of Sadar Hills district inauguration complete with the names of Chief Minister of Manipur O Ibobi Singh and Deputy Chief Minister G Gaikhangam engraved on it stands tall and clear today at Kangpokpi, the headquarters of Sadar Hills. This plaque is telling in its assertion that Gaikhangam had given his consent to be part of the declaration programme of Sadar Hills district. The intense agitation by the Nagas under the banner of the United Naga Council (UNC) had resulted in the flip-flop stand of the Chief Minister and his team. When over hundred days of intense agitations in the year 2011 led by the Sadar Hills District Demand Committee (SHDDC) had failed to stimulate the callous Ibobi Singh government, how come the same government, all of a sudden, is displaying an over-brimming enthusiasm for the creation of Sadar Hills district? This has come at a time when the tribal people are more focused on ‘anti-tribal bills’ related issues. They refuse to bury their dead even after one year. In this, ‘cynical’ is the best word to describe a government armed with its best offer of injecting another dangerous portent to an already distraught society such as this. The pro-Sadar Hills district will definitely come up with their move on the matter. However, it may be reminded that on December 14, 1981 the first Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed between the Nagas and the Manipur government on Sadar Hills issue followed by several MoUs including those of November 10, 1992, September 27, 1996 and June 23, 1998, and finally, a written assurance to the Nagas by the Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) on November 24, 2011. The Nagas have every reason to be unhappy with the Manipur State Government. Bleak days are ahead as the United Naga Council has declared that unless a concrete assurance is given by the concerned authority regarding the new districts issue, the indefinite economic blockade on National Highways and on national projects in Naga territories of Manipur will continue. The prevailing situation has the potential to invite another catastrophe similar to the 1990s. Given this situation and history, and recognizing the urgency of the matter, a diplomatic intervention is the need of the hour.
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Amit Kapoor IANS
Development potential of int’l migration needs to be tapped
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nternational migration refers to the movement of people across borders caused by various economic, social and environmental factors as well as forced displacement on account of conflicts, violence and natural disasters. In 2015, there were 244 mn international migrants worldwide, representing an increase of about 41% in last 15 years. Further, the world is witnessing record levels of forced displacement, with 65.3 mn people been forcibly displaced by conflict and persecution in 2015, out of which 21 mn were refugees, 3 mn were asylum seekers and over 40 mn were internally displaced people (IDP) (International Migration Report, United Nations, 2015). In 2015, out of all the international migrants worldwide, about 43% were of Asian origin, 25% were from Europe, 15% from Latin America and Caribbean and 14% from Africa. Moreover, about two-thirds of the migrant population were residing in just 20 countries, with the US hosting the largest number of international migrants (47 mn), followed by Germany and the Russian Federation (12 mn each) and Saudi Arabia (10 mn). Further, 54 per cent of the refugees globally came from just 3 countries -- Somalia, Afghanistan and Syria -- and about a quarter of them resided in Turkey, Pakistan and Lebanon (International Migration Report, United Nations, 2015). Recognizing the staggering increase in the migrant population worldwide, including the forcibly displaced people and the potential they carry in economic development, the UN's 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development includes a range of specific targets on migration, one of which is to facilitate orderly, safe, regular and responsible migration of people and pledges to "leave no one behind", including refugees, IDPs and host communities. Some of the other migration-related targets set in the 2030 Agenda include increasing the number of scholarships for studying abroad, eradicating human trafficking, respecting the labor rights of migrant workers, especially women and children, reducing transaction costs of remittances and providing legal identity to all migrants. Further, the UN aims to provide its data disaggregated by migratory status of the population, which shall be useful for ensuring its objective of inclusive growth included in the Agenda. Amidst record levels of forced displacement experienced this year and the plight of refugees in the refugee hosting countries and within the country of origin, a high level UN Summit passed on September 19, 2016 the New York Declaration to enhance protection to the millions of migrants and refugees across the globe. The Declaration calls for countries to transcend their national interests and come together to curb large scale suffering on a global scale. It intends to resolve some of the global challenges associated with human mobility such as sexual and gender based violence, practice of detaining children for the purpose of determining their migratory status, and the challenges faced by migrants in vulnerable situation such as unaccompanied children on the move. The Declaration also calls upon the host countries to increase employment opportunities for refugee adults and for children to receive education within a few months of their arrival. Further, it aims to support the growing refugee population through greater relocation opportunities such as labor mobility and education schemes. Above all, it commits to protect the human rights of all refugees and migrants, including the rights of women and girls. With migration, both voluntary and involuntary, now taking the centre stage as one of the defining global challenges faced today, it is important to respond to the rising xenophobia by extending hospitality and solidarity to the millions of asylum seekers and refugees across the globe along with strengthening the governance of migrating population to ensure safe, orderly and regular migration.
C O M M E N T A R Y
Garga Chatterjee
The conception of a ‘nation’ in, and beyond, the Indian Union
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n October 14th, the Government of West Bengal organized a “special procession” at the Red Road with the best Durga idols of Kolkata. The Red Road is typically reserved for top official functions of the state. The Kolkata Traffic Police even live-streamed the grand ceremony via their Facebook channel. These Durga idols and their associated Pujos have won the official competition launched by the West Bengal government around the festival called the Biswa Bangla Sharad Samman (Global Bengal Autumn Honour). It also has its website with full details. According to the website, “Biswa Bangla Sharad Samman (BBSS) is an event to recognize and appreciate the brilliance and innovation in organizing Durga Puja. It is one of its own kind having local, national and international participation in an immensely healthy competition for excellence. BBSS was initiated in 2013 and since then has been gathering more and more colour, grandeur and enthusiasm. Baroari pujas from Kolkata, West Bengal districts, other states of India and even from foreign countries participate to get acclaim and honour in organizing quality Durga Puja in terms of divine and novel idols, pandals, ambience, artistry and environment. The Information and Cultural Affairs Department of Government of West Bengal, duly inspired by its Honorable Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, has come up with this unique initiative to nominate and reward the best pujas, throughout the world, thereby highlighting the core concept of Biswa Bangla. It is to showcase and uplift our indigenous tradition and culture to the reach of the World. BBSS also encourages creativity and aesthetics and larger participation in this great festivity. There are 11 award categories for Kolkata and 3 for rest of Bengal. Best Pujas across India and Best Pujas across the World are awarded. A mass celebration like Durga Puja has very few counter parts in the World and Biswa Bangla Sharad Samman is your opportunity to take part in this greatest festival of the world.” While these prizes may seem innocuous, its significance, whether intended as such by Mamata Banerjee and the West Bengal government or not, is tremendous. Not only have West Bengal government sponsored honours/prizes been bestowed on Pujos in Kolkata and every district of West Bengal, there is two prize categories that takes the ambit of this beyond the jurisdiction area of the Government of West Bengal to include “Rest of India” and “Rest of World”. The winners for these 2 categories have not been declared in the website while those within West Bengal have been. It is significant that no specific “foreign country” is excluded from this. The non-West Bengal entity with the largest and grandest scale of Durga Pujo is the People’s Republic of Bangladesh. Durga Pujos also happen in a big way in Tripura, Bihar, Jharkhand where historically long-entrenched Hindu Bengali populations exist apart from other areas in the Indian Union and the world at large where immigrant Hindu Bengalis have their Durga Pujo celebrations. While Durga
Pujo is also celebrated by some non-Bengali communities, especially in the Eastern regions of South Asia, it is most strongly associated with Bengalis in general and Hindu Bengalis in particular. The Hindu Bengali majority political entity of West Bengal is a product of the 1947 communal Partition of Bengal. The public opinion shaped around 194647 for a partition of Bengal envisaged a permanent Bengali Hindu majority homeland. The official stance of West Bengal being just another appendage of the secular Indian union is far from how West Bengal was conceived by its proponents as a place for Bengali Hindus to flee to escape religious persecution. This idea that West Bengal is the refuge of last resort for Bengali Hindus is something that is widely held, just like East Bengal (in its political form as the sovereign People’s Republic of Bangladesh) is the permanent Muslim Bengali majority homeland (and demographically increasingly simply a Muslim Bengali land). The gulf between constitutional official-speak from above and tacitly understood people’s conceptions from below is obvious. Mainstream political discourse with its set of lakshman rekhas necessitates the usage of codes, private pronouncements and the usage of signals that put forward ideological stances without publicly spelling it out. While the Trinamool doesn’t have overt Hindu-ness as its political ideology, being a mass-party, it also draws upon this understanding, not in the communal, exclusivist, antiMuslim, hard-majoritarian undertone of the Hindu right but as a near universally shared conception in West Bengal of West Bengal being the fountainhead of Bengali Hindudom globally. Which is why, Mamata Banerjee, while being characterized by opponents as a ‘minority-appeaser’ (a term hurled at anyone in subcontinental politics who doesn’t bow under reactionary majoritarian pressure and gives the minority some of what its due), simultaneously can project West Bengal’s very special place in global Bengali Hindudom. Probably not consciously, but the idea of giving prizes to Durga Pujos worldwide, claims Hindu Bengalis all over as its “own” in some sense, if not in a sense of constitutional citizenship, but in a sense of belonging to the same trans-national, quasi-national community, with West Bengal being its only realistic nerve-centre. This is an imagined global community, with West Bengal at its centre. When the West Bengal government pronounces something as Bengali, it doesn’t exclude Muslims, but specially includes Hindus, just like how when the People’s Republic of Bangladesh talks about Bengalis or Bengali nationalism, it has a particular idea in mind that doesn’t explicitly exclude Hindus (made harder by the intense Bengali native particularity of some of its fundamentals) but specially includes Muslims in general and East Bengali Muslims in particular. This is clear in how they two entities conceive as Durga Pujo and Eid respectively as being the prime festival in Bengal, reflected in official pronouncements to the number of holidays granted in the official calendar. Thus West Bengal’s Durga Pujo
greetings and People’s Republic of Bangladesh’s Eid greetings are “for all” while the converse, that is, West Bengal’s Eid greetings and People’s Republic of Bangladesh’s Durga Pujo greetings are for particular communities, with carefully-worded universality as an afterthought, and guarded participation as a public performance (though Mamata Banerjee pushes the envelope a bit on this count) with necessary reminders of communal harmony and secularism that never accompany greetings that are “for all”. Durga Pujo is by no means the biggest festival as far as the whole of the Indian Union is concerned. It is hardly a “national” festival in a Union-wide sense. In the Pujo issue of the Trinamool party mouthpiece Jaago Bangla (Rise Bengal), Mamata Banerjee, in the very first line of her article, terms Bengal’s Durga Pujo as the “our national festival”. When she does this, it is one of those rare moments when she comes closest to articulate her particular West Bengali and hence Hindu-majority sense of identity (albeit couched in the language of cultural celebration) as something that constitutes a “nationality”, something that is otherwise taboo in the constitutionally mono-national Indian Union, irrespective of the reality of it being a multi-national super-state. This is no call from her for a renegotiation of the nationality question in the Indian Union. That the term “Bengali nation” may seem so seditious in the present day Indian Union would have appalled ChittaRanjan Das, the Congress and Swarajist president and arguably the last trans-communal Bengali stalwart of United Bengal (the last trans-communally credible uniter, if you will), who used this term often and liberally and meant exactly what it said. His conception of India, in a civilizational sense, not unlike the evolving idea of Europe as a civilizational umbrella entity with constituent nationalities, will now be termed “anti-national” and his idea of “Bengali nation” as seditious. That the term can only find such indirect mention by the premier of West Bengal shows how much that idea and identity has regressed in the western half of Bengal since the days of C.R. Das and especially so after the Partition of 1947. Bengal does have a very special place in the Shakto religion. When parts of goddess Sati’s dead body fell on earth, each of those sites became a Shakti-peeth — a space of divine significance. Of the 51 Shakti-peeths on earth, West Bengal is blessed with 16 while East Bengal has the second highest number at 5. Thus, many Bengali Hindus would claim in an off-hand manner that Durga Pujo, who is Shakti incarnate, as Bengal’s biggest festival. This would be contested by pointing out that with a majority of Bengalis being Muslims, Eid ought to be Bengal’s biggest festival. It all depends on what you mean by “Bengal’s biggest”. The most widely celebrated festival in Bengal is Eid. The most widely celebrated festival in East Bengal is also Eid. The most widely celebrated festival in West Bengal however, is Durga Pujo. The festival most widely celebrated in Bengal compared to anywhere else in the world is also Durga Pujo. Now take your pick.
The logic of Singapore’s death penalty for drugs is untenable My experience working with the families of death row inmates has shown me just how problematic this legislation really is Kirsten Han
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hen one advocates for the abolishment of the death penalty, any perceived retreat from capital punishment can seem like a victory. Any change that allows for lives to be saved from the execution chamber is a positive one. But there are times when the shifts made are not only inadequate, but throw up more questions and problems to be resolved. In November 2012, the Parliament of Singapore made amendments to the mandatory death penalty regime. Before then, the death penalty for drug trafficking was completely mandatory; an individual found guilty of trafficking under the Misuse of Drugs Act could only be put to death, with the judge unable to consider any mitigating circumstances. The amendments allow for a tiny bit of leeway: if the offender is merely a courier, and has offered “substantive cooperation” to the authorities, the judge has a choice between the death penalty and life imprisonment with caning. The almost-immediate impact of these amendments was that Yong Vui Kong, a young Malaysian man convicted of trafficking a little over 40 grams of heroin, was saved. The campaign for his life had been sustained and highprofile in both Singapore and Malaysia; for those of us who had put in time and energy, knowing that Vui Kong would not hang was a huge relief, and validation of all our efforts. But our celebrations could only go so far. Apart from the application of judicial corporal punishment (on top of life imprisonment) that replaced Vui Kong’s death sentence, our continued work on the death penalty has revealed many more causes for concern triggered by these amendments. Speaking at a high-level side event at the United Nations’ General Assembly on 21 September, Singapore’s Minister for Foreign Affairs Vivian Balakrishnan defended the city-state’s use
of the death penalty. “[The death penalty] is applied only and strictly in the context of an unwavering commitment to the rule of law. In fact, you could argue that a prerequisite is an unwavering commitment to the rule of law, resting on a strong and independent judiciary,” he said. “There must be fair and transparent laws and due process… Capital punishment is carried out only after due judicial process and in accordance with the law.” It’s true that the death penalty in Singapore is administered in accordance with the law. But my experience following capital cases and working with the families of death row inmates has shown me that working in accordance with the law does not fully address issues with the death penalty regime, because it is the legislation itself that is problematic. When the amendments were first made, there were many who saw it as an end to the mandatory death penalty. The reality is different: we still have the mandatory death penalty, only there’s now a little wriggle room for judges to exercise a very limited dis-
cretion – choosing between death and life with caning – in a very narrow set of circumstances. The judiciary might be strong and independent, but it still doesn’t get to exercise full discretion when it comes to the death penalty for drug trafficking. Where the discretion really lies is with the prosecution, because it’s the prosecution that chooses whether or not to issue a Certificate of Cooperation. A refusal to issue this certificate, to indicate that the individual had “substantively” cooperated with the authorities, means that the judge will still have no discretion in sentencing, even if it was established that the individual was merely a courier or a mule. Although the minister himself emphasised the need for “fair and transparent laws and due process”, the process behind the issuing of a Certificate of Cooperation remains opaque and lacks accountability. There is little clarity and understanding of how the prosecution makes the decision on whether or not to issue such a certificate; in the case of Cheong Chun Yin, the pros-
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ecution had initially denied him the certificate, then abruptly changed its mind. What changed? We don’t know. It’s also possible for two co-accused persons to receive differentiated treatment even if both provided what information they had to the authorities, as in the case of Muhammad Ridzuan bin Mohd Ali and Abdul Haleem bin Abdul Karim. Abdul Haleem was granted a certificate and was therefore able to escape the gallows, but Ridzuan is still on death row today. What caused the prosecution to decide to grant one a certificate and not the other? We don’t know. The prosecution’s decision whether or not to grant a certificate is not subject to judicial review unless one can prove malice or bad faith. It’s a very high bar that perpetuates the lack of clarity in relation to this serious issue of life and death. But one can go even beyond that and argue, as I do, that the very logic of such a system is untenable. As it stands, Singapore’s death penalty for drugs means that any low-level courier or drug mule convicted of trafficking above a certain amount is bound for the gallows, unless he/she is of use to the prosecution. It’s a philosophy that sees an individual’s right to life not as a fundamental right, but as a privilege that can be taken away unless the authorities are appeased – hardly a reflection of minister Balakrishnan’s claim that “all human life is sacred”, or that the death penalty is used only “in the proper context and in strictly limited circumstances”. In this latest addition to the long list of retentionist speeches given by various members of Singapore’s government, the foreign affairs minister outlined lofty ideals, such as the sanctity of life, and crucial requirements, such as fairness and transparency in the administration of justice. These are certainly important values for societies around the world to uphold, but the systemic application of the death penalty in Singapore consistently falls short.
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Agro-techniques for raising potato crop from True Potato Seed (TPS) Dr. Manoj Kumar SMS (Agronomy), KVK, Longleng
TPS Technology: An Alternative to seed tuber Potato is a high input crop and is traditionally cultivated through seed tubers. About 40-50 % of the total cost of production is needed to procure seed tubers. Constraints of poor availability of high quality seed tubers in adequate quantity and at reasonable cost, inadequate availability of important inputs like fertilizers, pesticides etc., coupled with lack of knowledge of the improved technologies for potato production and inadequate facilities for storing seed potatoes in north eastern states are the major reasons responsible for poor potato productivity. It is in this context that TPS (True Potato Seed) technology assumes potential as an alternative method of potato production that is scientifically sound, technically feasible, economically viable, and eco friendly to generate low cost and high quality planting material for enhancing the productivity, production and reducing the cost of potato cultivation. TPS, besides giving an almost disease free potato crop, is also cost effective. Being very small in size, TPS can be stored and transported easily with almost no cost involved in the same. In addition, only 50 gms TPS is required for sowing in about 350-375 sq. mt. area for producing seedling tubers enough for planting one hectare next year which in case of potato production through seed tubers would require 2-2.5 ton/ha. Hence, it significantly reduces the total cost of cultivation. In addition, the obtained produce of TPS crop could also be utilized as the quality seed stock for planting in subsequent season for mitigating the problem of poor availability of quality seed material in this region. Advantages of TPS technology a. Provides disease free planting material with no investment on seed health testing b. Low cost planting material (Rs. 4500/ha as against
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Rs. 30,000 - 40, 000/ha for seed tuber) Easy to store and transport(Seed rate of TPS-150 g/ha and seed tuber-2.0-2.5 t/ha) Saving seed tuber for consumption Provides better disease resistance Production sites not restricted Saves land needed for tuber seed production
Methods of tuber production through TPS i. Transplanting TPS derived seedlings ii. Planting seedling tubers raised from TPS Preparation of nursery bed for raising seedlings 1. Mark the nursery bed area keeping its breadth as 1m and length as per convenience. Beds may be separated by 80 cm wide pathway. 2. Soil for nursery bed should be taken from a depth of 20-25 cm to avoid weeds and soil borne diseases. Mix the soil in 1:1 proportion with fully rotten FYM or compost. Add the basal dose of N, P and K at the rate of 13 gm urea, 75 gm SSP and 10gm MOP per square meter. 3. Mix Thimet10G granules at the final nursery preparation stage to keep away ants and other insect pests. 4. Cover the top of nursery beds with half-inch thick layer of screened FYM. 5. Make proper arrangements to protect nursery beds from direct rain and sunlight. In areas where brown rot is endemic, seedbeds should be raised by about 25-30 cm above the field level so that the seedlings do not root in the native infested soil.
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enough seedling tubers for planting one hectare area in the next year. Soak the TPS in water for 24 hours, remove from water, again soak in 0.2% Diathane M-45 solution for 15 minutes. Then airdry the seed in shade for 2 hours. Mix the dried TPS with dry soil or sand or fine FYM. Spread the mixture evenly on nursery bed at a rate of 1-2 gms of TPS per meter square and cover it with half inch of the layer of FYM dust. Irrigate the nursery bed using a sprayer ensuring that the soil is kept moist without any run off water. Provide shade over the nursery bed from 10 AM to 5 PM if day temperature is above 300C for next 15 days after sowing. Leaf or straw mulch or some other protection can be used to protect bed from direct sun light and rain. This hastens the germination by conserving moisture and reducing soil temperature. Keep constant vigil of nursery bed to see requirements of seedlings. Irrigate the seedbeds as per the requirement to keep the bed moist. Keep the nursery bed open during day and night when germination starts. Foliar spray of 0.1% urea (one gram urea in 1 liter water) after 2-leaf stage is beneficial for quick growth and vigor of seedling. Seedlings are ready for transplanting in 30 days of sowing when it attains a height of 10-12 cm. Seedling must be transplanted before stolon initiation to avoid yield losses. Best time for raising TPS nursery is in the month of March (For summer crop) and July-August (for autumn crop)
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taken to cover maximum field during afternoon calyptus plant for pro- diately after haulms killing. nodes with soil leaving only, to reduce damage tecting them from the Crop should be harvested the top 5-6 leaves open due to water stress. attack of potato tuber 10-15 days after dehaulming. in the air. Final dose of N Broad cast 60 Kg N/ha This will allow hardening of moth. (30Kg/ha) is applied at (130 kg urea) and fullb. Control of fungal and tuber skin. 2nd earthing up which recommended dose of P bacterial diseases: In Harvesting: is performed after 25(750 kg SSP) and K (100 Crop is harvested 10-15 the North- eastern hill 30days of first earthing up kg MOP) at the time of firegion, fungal diseas- days after haulms cutting for operation nal land preparation for es such as late blight,P allowing hardening of skin of 10. Do all the subsequent opseedling transplants. homa and early blight potato tubers to prevent diserations including plant If FYM application is damage the potato se- ease infection through skin. protection measures as done, first apply fertilizer verely. To control them, Harvesting should be carried per the standard potato mixture in furrows and periodic sprays with out on bright sunny days. Tucultivation practices of then cover with FYM. 0.2% solution of manco- bers may be kept for 15 days the region. Furrows should be 4-5 zeb at 8-10 days interval in the shade for further hard11. Dehaulm the crop 10-15 inches deep at 40cms should be given from ening of the skin. Remove the apart and prepare irrigamid May. While spray- cut/crack/bruised and damdays prior to harvest and tion channels as pracing, it should be ensured aged tubers. allow the skin to harden. ticed in the region. that the lower surface of Grading of produce: 12. Harvest the crop after Irrigate the furrows of two Grading of produce is imthe foliage is thoroughly 110-120 days. Produce adjacent beds simultanedrenched with the fun- portant because of marketing should be graded and ously just before transgicide solution particu- purpose and also for giving small to medium sized tuplanting. Take care to fill larly when sprayings uniformity to the next emergber should be retained as only half of the furrow are done during rainy ing crop. Produce is graded the planting material for with water leaving the top days. Brown rot is an- into four grades i.e. large (>150 the subsequent season. 8-10 cm of ridge dry. other important disease in hills), medium (80-125 g), Large size tuber, however, Transplant the seedlings in North-eastern hill seed size (40-80 g) and small could be used for table in two beds simultaneregion. Infected seed (20-40 g). purpose. ously (on both sides of irtubers and soil are the Storage of produce: rigation channel) in north Plant protection measures Storage of potato tubers primary sources of infacing ridges by pushing fection carrying the dis- should be done only after a. Control of insect pests: seedling root in soft mud ease from one season to proper drying. Potato can be Occasionally cutworms 10 cm apart and allow waanother. It is, therefore, stored in plastic or in gunny and defoliators damage ter to go in first furrow in important that healthy bags of 50 or 80 kg capacity. the crop particularly 2nd bed. Then transplant seed, free from brown Bags are kept in the cold stores during the dry season. seedling in first furrow rot infection, is used for at 2-40C in the plains while If cut worm appear in of 2nd bed and allow the planting. Severity of the they are stacked in the counsignificant numbers water to go in 2nd furrow disease can be reduced try stores in the hilly region. It drench the ridges with of first bed. Thus, transby planting the crop be- is important to turn the bags Chlorpyrifos (Dursban) plant seedlings in furrows tween the second week once in every two months 20 EC @ 2.5/ha in 800of 1st and 2nd bed alterof February to first week in the country/cold stores. 1000 liters water. For natively. Interplant spacof March and harvest- Store should be cleaned and controlling defoliators ing should not exceed ing before first week of sprayed with insecticides beand leaf eating caterpil10cm for higher yield. June. Apply bleaching fore storing the seed tubers. lars, spray the crop with Spray 0.2% Dursban/ powder 12 kg/ha mixed If storing the potato seed in endosulfan @ 1.5 a/ha Chlorpyriphos 20EC (25 with fertilizer at plant- country store, it is important to or with carbaryl @ 2.5 ml in 10 liters of water) ing. Incidence of this cover the potato with dry sand kg/ha in 1000-1200 lior Endosulfan 35EC (20 disease can also be re- and apply 1 % malathion dust ters water. If needed, adml in 10 liters of water) duced by adopting crop to damage from tuber moth. ditional sprays should on fourth day to protect rotation with maize. Soil Leaves of lantana or eucalypbe given. Chlorinated seedlings from cutworms. burning is also recom- tus after chopping and drying hydrocarbon insectiIrrigate the furrows evmended for sick soils in- may be spread on the floor as cides (e.g. Heptachlor, ery 3rd or 4th day till the fected with this disease. well as on the top of the heap Aldrin) dust should not seedlings get established. of the potato. Layer must be be applied because of Frequency of irrigation 2-3 cm thick. residual toxicity prob- Haulms killing: can thereafter be reduced Tuber may also be stored Irrigation is stopped 10 lems. Potato tuber moth to once in 8-10 days as per (PTM) damages the days before haulms killing in spreading them in a room with crop need and according potato both in the field the valley / low hills. Haulms diffused light condition, prefto the weather condition. and in the store. To con- should be killed with gram- erably in single layer on bamDo weeding after 25-30 trol tuber moth in the axone @ 3 1/ha by 15-20th boo platforms. Sprouts will days of transplanting destanding crop, spray August in hills and 25th De- come out but will not grow pending upon the intenthe crop with carbaryl cember to 15th January in much if some light is there and sity of weeds and perform @ 2.5 kg/ha in 1000- valley depending upon the the tubers will be suitable for the earthing up operation 1200 liters water. In date of planting in the region. planting in the next crop. Seed and also apply ¼th dose Country stores, the tu- Crop should get a duration of should be also stored in woodof recommended Nitrobers should be covered 80-90 days before dehaulm- en trays of convenient sizes gen i.e., 30 Kg N/ha (urea with dried and chopped ing. Exposed tubers should or baskets in well-ventilated 65 kg/ha). Care should be leaves of Lantana or Eu- be covered with soil imme- rooms.
Weather based integrated agro advisory for the month of November
Scientific Cultivation Techniques of Winter HQPM as Feeds for Livestock T
otal rainfall received in Dimapur district during October month was 33.6 mm which was 72% less than the normal with the highest amount of 9.2 mm recorded on 12th October. Total number of rainy day was 4.
Bendangla Imsong Subject Matter Specialist KVK Wokha
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aize is an ideal forage crop grown throughout the country. It produces good quality herbaceous fodder with high palatability. It is quick growing high yielding and supplies palatable and nutritious forage which can be fed at any stage of growth without any risk to animals. It can be fed as green or dry and makes excellent silage. On an average, it contains 9-10% Crude Protein, 60-64% Neutral Detergent Fibre, 3841% Acid Detergent Fibre, 23-25% hemicellulose, and 28-30% cellulose on dry matter basis when harvested at milk to early-dough stage. It is one of the best cereal fodder crops grown during summer, rainy and/ or early winter season. With its high content of carbohydrates, fats, proteins, some of the important vitamins and minerals, maize acquired a well-deserved reputation as queen of cereals. However, in spite of several important uses, maize has an in-built drawback of being deficient in two essential amino acids, viz., lysine and tryptophan. This leads to poor net protein utilization and low biological value of traditional maize genotypes. To overcome this problem, the maize breeders have developed quality protein maize (QPM) by incorporating opaque-2 mutant gene, which is particularly responsible for enhancing lysine and tryptophan content of maize endosperm protein. Quality protein maize looks and taste like normal maize with same or higher yield potential, but it contains nearly twice the quantity of essential amino acids, lysine and
tryptophan, which makes it rich in In general, a balanced application quality proteins. of 120:60:40 kg/ha of NPK is recommended. Package of Practices for Method of Fertilizers ApplicaIncreasing Productivity of Rabi/ tion: One-fourth of nitrogen and the Winter HQPM: total quantity of phosphorus and potChoice of Cultivar: The suc- ash should be applied before sowing. cess and the level of profit from rabi The rest of the nitrogen should be apcrop depend to a great extent on the plied in two equal doses. Half of the choice of the maize hybrid/compos- total nitrogen (60 kg N/ha) should ite to be grown. Open-pollinated va- be top-dressed at knee-high stage, rieties traditionally grown in kharif while the rest of the nitrogen should are not likely to give high yield in be applied with the emergence of the rabi. Farmers should therefore be flag-leaf. Nitrogen in the form of urea encouraged to sow only high yield- should be carefully applied 15-20 cm ing hybrids suitable for rabi season. away from the plants to avoid any leaf The use of F1 hybrid seed is essential injury. Best response from nitrogen is for realizing high yield. The recom- obtained when the top-dresses fertilmended hybrids, in general, have izer is covered with light soil after apgiven 60 to 80% or more grain yield plication. than the local varieties in most of Seed Rate and Spacing: A 60 the evaluation trials, with an average kg seed is required for one hectyield level of 6 tonnes or more per are and the seed should be sown in hectare. lines spaced at 30 cm. A population Sowing in Rabi Season: The of 90,000 plants/ha at harvest is dechoice of optimum date of sowing sirable for realizing high grain yield which is more important in rabi than in rabi. Before sowing, seeds should in kharif sowing, however, varies be soaked over-night in warm water with the location. It generally rang- (45oC at the time of seed soaking). es from 3rd week of October to 2nd This treatment helps in obtaining week of November better plant stand and healthy crop. Fertilizer Application: The ef- Seeds should be sown 4-5 cm deep. ficiency of nitrogen utilization is Weed Control: Same as weed better in rabi than in kharif, primar- control practiced for kharif HQPM. ily because of better water manageIrrigation Schedule: Timely ment and lower leaching losses. The availability of assured irrigation is available quantity of farmyard ma- one of the major factors determining nure should be applied before sow- the success to crop. Four to six irrigaing, since a combination of organic tions are needed during the rabi crop manure and inorganic fertilizers give season. If six irrigations are given, better results than the use of fertiliz- they should be applied at the followers along. ing crop growth stages Dose of Fertilizers: The quanTwo irrigations up to flowering at tity of fertilizers to be applied de- an interval of 20-25 days pends mainly on soil fertility and One (essential) at the time of the preceding field management. flowering
Two after flowering One at early grain filling Plant Protection: Disease: Diseases problem in Rabi maize is comparatively less. However, leaf blight and common rust occur in moderate to high intensity. Post flowering stalk rots, particularly charcoal-rot occur predominantly in late sown crop, especially when the temperatures at maturity is high and the crop is subjected to soil-moisture stress. The best remedy to minimize yield loss due to these diseases is to grow resistant varieties. For charcoal not management, water stress should be avoided at post-flowering stage; 3-4 sprays of Dithane M-45 effectively reduce rust and turicum leaf blight intensity in susceptible varieties. Insect pests: Maize grown in rabi is known to be free from the attack of any major insect pests that usually affect the kharif crop. However, two borers, Chilo partellus and Sesemia inferens are major pests. Management practice is the same as adopted for kharif maize Conclusion: For optimizing fodder production and availability, one should use quality seeds of high yielding varieties/hybrids of fodder crops, follow recommended agronomical practices of cultivation, follow suitable crop rotation, sow legume as an inter-crop or as a mixed crop with a non-legume crop to enhance the nutritional value of fodder and improve soil fertility, harvest fodder at the appropriate stage to get the maximum nutrients. With the adoption of the scientific cultivation practices, high productivity and profitability can be ensured.
AdviSorieS Farmers are advised to prepare their land for sowing of different rabi crops. Obtain good quality seeds of vegetable in advance from reliable source and sowing of rabi season vegetable can be started. Start transplanting of winter vegetables like cauliflower, cabbage, chilli, tomato, brinjal etc. Seeds should be treated with fungicide before sowing. Toria and linseed should be sown as second crop utilizing the residual moisture in the field after the harvest of early to medium duration paddy varieties. For pea, sowing should be avoided by the end of Nov and Dec. White powdery patches form on leaves and pods and dry weather favors the spread of the disease. Seeds should be treated with hot water. Do not allow paddy crop to dry very much to prevent it from shattering. Dry the paddy grains properly and regularly before storing to reduce storage insect pests and fungus. Paddy grains can be mixed with neem leaves at the time of storage to reduce storage pests. Care should be taken to store different varieties of paddy separately to avoid their mixed up. Sow zero tillage lentil and pea after rice by opening small furrow between rice stubbles. Crop rotation should be done as it helps in controlling many pest and diseases. LiveSTock Poultry: As daylength is reducing, there will be a fall in egg production. To reduce the effects of reduced day length on egg production, artificial lighting should be installed. Only low wattage lights are needed, a single 25 to 40 watt bulb on before sunset and off at about 10 pm is sufficient. Increase the feed intake. Piggery: Animals purchased for the farm should be purchased from disease free herds. Newly purchased animals should be isolated from the other animals in the farm for a period of three to four weeks. No visitor should be allowed. Those stys or pig houses cleared of the animals are kept empty for three to four weeks for destruction of microorganisms causing the disease. Fishery: If left unchecked, weeds can take over the entire pond and remove the nutrients required for phytoplankton production. To prevent spread of contagious diseases farmers are advised to regularly clean and disinfect the cattle shed and its premises, do not allow animals to drink water from ponds, rivers etc. during outbreak of disease, regular de-worming to control internal parasites and provide adequate ventilation and sufficient space. Agro Met Field Unit ICAR, Jharnapani. Medziphema
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OROP: Veteran cremated amid political slugfest over his suicide Bhiwani (haryana), novemBer 3 (ianS): Veteran Ram Kishan Grewal was cremated on Thursday in the presence of hundreds of mourners in a Haryaya village amid political slugfest over his suicide, with Minister and former Army Chief V.K. Singh first questioning the soldier's mental health and now calling him a Congress worker. Congress Vice President Rahul Gandhi and Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal joined the mass of people at Grewal's Bamla village in Haryana's Bhiwani district for his cremation. Gandhi met the dead soldier's widow and other family members. Aam Aadmi Party leader Kejriwal announced Rs 1 crore compensation for the family, saying the Delhi government, in line with its policy, considered Grewal a "martyr". This drew a sharp response from the BJP.
Kejriwal, standing with the dead man's son Jaswant, said: "The whole nation will now fight for the implementation of OROP and we will force the government to implement it for our soldiers." Asked about allegations that he was doing politics over Grewal's death, Kejriwal replied: "Yes, we are doing politics. We are doing politics to secure the soldiers' rights and the central government is doing politics to cheat the soldiers." Jaswant alleged that Delhi Police "kicked and abused" some of his family members on Wednesday before taking them to a police station where they were kept for hours. "No one should suffer the way we have... We are in pain." On Wednesday, Delhi Police detained Kejriwal, his Deputy Manish Sisodia, Rahul Gandhi and Grewal's family members for several hours before releas-
ing them late at night. No charges were filed against any of them. There was chaos on Thursday at the Grewal residence with many political leaders, including Derek O' Brien of the Trinamool, joining the mourners from in and around Bamla. A former Rajputana Rifles subedar, the 70-yearold allegedly consumed poison at a Delhi park on Tuesday demanding the immediate implementation of the One Rank One Pension (OROP) scheme which, among other measures, ensures equal pension to retired soldiers who served with the same rank and for the same duration. As the political war over the veteran's suicide intensified, Delhi Police said it has started "inquest proceedings" into his death. The case was handed over to the Crime Branch considering the gravity of the issue, Joint Commis-
sioner of Police Ravindra Yadav said. Grewal was the village head for five years and was associated with a number of development projects in and around Bamla. Haryana Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar, announcing a grant of Rs 10 lakh to the grieving family, refused to call Grewal a martyr because, he argued, "those who commit suicide cannot" be called be called so. "He committed suicide for personal reasons," Khattar said. Shattered by the suicide, Grewal's family demanded a probe into his death. His son Kulwant said the politics over his father's death should end. "He should be declared a martyr as he gave his life for the OROP cause," Kulwant said. Former Army Chief V.K. Singh said Grewal was a "Congress worker" and his suicide was not related
to OROP. "He had become the sarpanch on Congress ticket. His issue was with the bank, not with OROP," the Minister of State for External Affairs told reporters. But Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar acknowledged that some issues related to the exsoldiers' pension payment were not addressed and that one lakh defence veterans of the total 20 lakh would be be paid in two months. "There are some technical issues in the implementation (of the scheme). We will soon sort out the paperwork. In the next two months, we will finalise it," Parrikar said at an army function in Kashmir. And Kejriwal blamed the Prime Minister's Office (PMO), and not Delhi Police, for Wednesday's detention drama. He said the PMO had masterminded his, Sisodia's and Gandhi's detention.
Samajwadi Party presents united face as Akhilesh embarks on Rath Yatra lucknow, novemBer 3 (ianS): The ruling Samajwadi Party (SP) presented a united picture on Thursday as Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav embarked on the first phase of the 'Samajwadi Vikas Path Yatra'. While speculation was rife that SP chief Mulayam Singh Yadav and his younger brother Shivpal Singh Yadav would give the event a miss, but both turned up at the event. In the first phase of the Rath Yatra, which is being seen as a show of strength by Akhilesh, specially after the bitter turf war in the Yadav clan and the ruling party, the Chief Minister will cover 75km and will travel from Lucknow to Unnao, trying to sell his development plank. But before the function, two groups of Akhilesh supporters clashed with each other, bringing back memories of a similar melee witnessed soon after he was sworn in as the Chief Minister on March 15, 2012. In his address, Shivpal said the party was with
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav waving at crowd during his Vikas Rath Yatra that was flagged off on Thursday in Lucknow (PTI Photo).
Akhilesh in his yatra and extended his good wishes to the Chief Minister for its success. In his address the Chief Minister took names of senior ministers, MP's party office bearers but did not name Shivpal and instead referred to him as the state unit chief only in the end. Exhorting people to come out in favour of the party in the forthcoming state assembly elections, the 43-year-old Chief Minister said time has come
to create history of sorts in the state by electing an incumbent government once again. Mulayam began his address by paying homage to the brave hearts of the Indian Army who were martyred and suggested that the Prime Minister should meet their family members. He also chided the young leaders of the party for sloganeering and instead asked them to work seriously for the victory of the party.
Kerala Police chief promises proper GST Council converges on four-slab tax rate - 5% to 28% probe on rape victim's fresh petition new Delhi, novemBer 3 members also arrived at a con- ergy cess on usage of coal, will be Goods and Services Tax thiruvananthapuram, no vemBer 3 (ianS) Kerala Police chief Loknath Behra on Thursday assured a rape victim and her husband that her fresh complaint will be investigated properly and necessary action taken. "All of you can believe me, when I say that proper action will be taken on the complaint of the victim and there will be no let down," said Behra after receiving the complaint from the victim, who said she was forced to withdraw her initial complaint after threats. The rape victim, who hails from Thrissur district, and accompanied by popular film dubbing artiste Bhagyalekshmi and social activist Parvathy along with her husband, told a crowded press conference here that she was raped by Wadakencherry Communist Party of India-Marxist councillor P.N.Jayanthan, his brother and two others. Bhagyalekshmi, who is also a social activist, told reporters that this victim called
her some time back after she participated in a TV debate about rape victims. "In my debate I mentioned that there are so many victims who do not come out. That night I got a call from a lady saying she wants to meet me. The next day this lady met me... I was shocked to hear her tale and I decided to make this public and am here," she said. Though the rape victim and her husband faced the cameras with their faces fully covered, their pain was evident in their voices. "This happened two years back and I told my husband much later.... when we complained to the local police, they treated us very badly and when the accused threatened me that my husband and kids would be eliminated, I felt scared and retracted my statements under the advice of police," said the victim. But with a fresh complaint, this case will now be re-opened and probed by a high-ranking police official.
(ianS): Conceding to stakeholders' demands, the Goods and Services Tax Council on Thursday arrived at a consensus of four bands of tax of between 5 per cent and 28 per cent, while agreeing to compensate states for losses on account of a shift to this new regime by way of cess. Apart from the 5 per cent and 28 per cent rates, there will also be two standard rates of 12 per cent and 18 per cent. This apart, another category of tax will be on luxury goods like high-end cars, pan masala, aerated drinks and tobacco products. They will be taxed at between 40 per cent and 65 per cent. But foodgrains will be zero-rated to insulate people from inflationary pressures. Giving these details at the conclusion of the first day of the council's two-day meeting, Union Finance Minister Arun Jaitley said
sensus on tax rate for white goods. "The draft called for 26 per cent, the consensus is for 28 per cent," he said. The current levy varies between nil tax to 30-31 per cent. Jaitley also explained why the decision was taken to compensate states with a cess. "As per our calculation, Rs 50,000 crore will be needed in the first year for compensation. If we have to raise this by way of tax, we will need Rs 1,72,000 crore," he said. He was alluding to the what will potentially be left after the central government shares the tax with states -- that is, Rs 50,000 crore. "The cess is not an additional levy, but an existing one. So it will not be an additional burden of even a rupee," he said. "Luxuary cars, tobacco, aerated drinks will be levied with a cess, which along with clean en-
used to compensate states for loss of revenue." The Finance Minister also said the compensation to states will have a sunset clause of five years, even as the council will take a call every year to see if the same needed to be continued. He said the items that will evoke nil tax comprise some 50 items that go into the basket of Consumer Price Index, while hite goods and similar category of products -- like washing machines, air conditioners, refrigerators, shampoo, shaving stuff and soap -- will have a rider. "The rider is there are several items which are used by the lower middle class. The objective is that the tax will be still below the present rate. Additional revenue will be used to compensate so that GST has a progressive character." There was no consensus yet on tax rate for gold.
Council decisions: Highlights
** Four tax bands between 5 per cent and 28 per cent. ** Two standard rates - 12 per cent and 18 per cent. ** Sevices may turn costly if 18 per cent slab is applied. ** Luxury goods to be taxed at between 40 per cent and 65 per cent. ** White goods/consumer durables to be taxed at 28 per cent. ** States to be compensated for revenue losses through cess route, but with sunset clause of five years. ** Some commodities that would fall under 28 per cent slab may face higher tax than at present.
Chinese, Indian troops in stand-off at Ladakh India attaches highest priority to Nepal ties: Pranab leh/new Delhi, novemBer 3 (pti): Chinese and Indian troops are locked in a stand-off at the icy heights of Ladakh division since yesterday after People's Liberation Army(PLA) personnel entered an area where an irrigation canal was being built under the MNREGA scheme and stopped the civilian work. The incident took place yesterday afternoon in Demchok sector, located 250 km east of Leh, where the work for linking a village with 'Hot spring' was being undertaken under the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MNREGA). Around 55 Chinese troops arrived at the scene and halted the work in an aggressive manner, prompting the army and Indo-Tibetan Border Police(ITBP) personnel to rush to the spot and stop the high-handedness of Chinese troops, official sources said today. The Chinese troops took positions on the perceived Line of Actual Control (LAC)
and demanded that work be stopped as either side needs to take permission before undertaking any work, a claim disputed by the Indian side which says that as per the agreement between the two countries, information about construction needs to be shared only if it was meant for defence purposes. Both sides pulled out banners and have been stationed on the ground, the sources said, adding the Army and ITBP was not allowing the Chinese to move an inch ahead despite the PLA claiming that the area belonged to China. The area had witnessed a similar incident in 2014 after it was decided to construct a small irrigation canal at Nilung Nalla under the MNREGA scheme that had been a sore point with the Chinese. This time, the sources said, there were 55 personnel from the Chinese PLA whereas nearly 70 personnel from ITBP and army had fortified the area and prevented their march deeper, the sources said.
kathmanDu, novemBer 3 (ianS): Indian President Pranab Mukherjee who is on a three-day state visit to Nepal, the first presidential visit from India in 18 years, said India has an abiding interest in peace, stability and development of Nepal and is committed to strengthening its partnership with the Himalayan neighbour. In an exclusive interview to The Kathmandu Post published on Thursday, Mukherjee said the two close neighbours share cultural traditions, geography and civilisational linkages that defined their unique bilateral ties. Mukherjee, who said his visit was aimed to "advance our close and multi-faceted partnership with Nepal further", skirted any comment on the unease that had crept in the bilateral ties last year
over adoption of the new Nepalese constitution. Mukherjee, who arrived in Kathmandu on Wednesday on the invitation of his Nepalese counterpart Bidhya Devi Bhandari, to a query on the current Nepal-India ties, said: " "In my view, the current state of India-Nepal relations is excellent and both the governments are determined to work hard to meet the ever growing aspirations of our people for higher standards of living." Asked about India's position on Nepal's new constitution, Mukherjee said: "As a close neighbour, we are interested in peace, stability and progress of Nepal." He cited India's example, saying: "We have learnt from our own experience that sustainable socio-economic development can only be achieved
in an environment of peace, stability and a participatory democracy, where every section of society is an equal stakeholder in the political processes and its outcomes. These lessons could be beneficial to Nepal as it embarks on its own path to democracy." To another question on criticism that India went "too far in expressing its displeasure" over the new constitution, and on the "undeclared border blockade", Mukherjee said: "Given our shared border, developments within Nepal can impact the flow of goods across it. But let us not forget that ours is a unique partnership, which is driven by extensive contacts between our two peoples. India has an abiding interest in peace, stability and development of Nepal. As close friends, we, therefore, wel-
come all efforts that lead to enduring peace and stability in Nepal. Our support and good wishes will always be there as Nepal moves forward towards a federal democratic republic." The Indian President said the central tenet of India's ‘neighbourhood first' policy is close contacts and shared prosperity. Mukherjee said: "India attaches the highest priority to its relations with Nepal. The two countries have vital stakes in each other's progress and well-being. India is committed to strengthening its partnership with Nepal and to extend all possible support for the all-round development of our excellent bilateral relations. As two sovereign nations, we wish to take forward our relationship on the basis of mutual trust and benefit."
Diwali air over north India was world's worst Alison Saldanha & Karthik Madhavapeddi IndiaSpend and IANS
Over the Diwali weekend of 2016, India's air quality was among the world's worst and between 40 per cent and 100 per cent worse in five north Indian cities than at the same time the preceding year, according to global air pollution data, and an IndiaSpend analysis of national data and its own #Breathe network of sensors. On October 30 and 31 this year, from 9 pm to the wee hours of the next morning, north India -especially parts of Delhi, Uttar Pradesh and Bihar -recorded PM 2.5 levels of over 500 µg/m³ -- exhibiting "beyond scale" pollution values, according to the database run by Berkeley Earth, an independent US research organisation. Represented through heat maps, the database typically records the world's worst air quality --
at the top of the scale, most between "very unhealthy" to "hazardous" -- in dustblown Xinjiang province in northwest China and parts of north India. PM 2.5 is fine particulate matter about 30 times finer than a human hair. These particles can be inhaled deep into the lungs, causing heart attacks, strokes, lung cancer and re-
spiratory diseases, and are known to pose the greatest risk to human health. Their measurement is considered to be the best indicator of the level of health risks from air pollution, according to the World Health Organisation (WHO). For this analysis, IndiaSpend compared 2016 Diwali air-quality data (October 23 to November 1) from
our #Breathe monitors -- in Lucknow, Agra and Varanasi in Uttar Pradesh, Patna in Bihar, and two locations in Delhi -- with air-pollution data recorded by the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) in similar locations over the same Diwali period (November 4 to 13) in 2015. South Delhi's 24-hour average PM 2.5 levels in 2016 were 38 per cent higher than
on Diwali night 2015. The next day, these levels were twice as high as the day after Diwali in 2015, crossing 650 µg/m³, 26 times above the WHO's guideline levels, or levels considered safe. On the morning of November 1 this year, citizens in Delhi woke up to an average PM 2.5 level of over 700 µg/m³ -- some of the highest levels recorded the world over and
29 times above WHO standards. The WHO guideline for 24-hour average PM 2.5 levels is 25 µg/m³. With an annual average PM 2.5 level of 122 µg/m³, Delhi's air is anyway the worst among global megacities with dense populations. The CPCB sensors were located within a five-km radius of our #Breathe. We observed that for the week ending October 30, PM 2.5 levels recorded by the CPCB monitors were lower than those recorded by #Breathe sensors in many instances. This variance could be attributed to the difference in location and other local climatic factors. However, the trends of variation in PM 2.5 levels over the week are similar. Away from the national capital region, Patna recorded a 24-hour average PM 2.5 level of 437.3 µg/m³ -- nearly 95 per cent higher than the levels recorded last year (224.9 µg/m³)
and 17 times above WHO guideline levels. In Varanasi, while Diwali day itself recorded a 40 per cent higher average of PM 2.5 at 247.1 µg/m³, the next day's levels continued to soar to an average of 578.6 µg/m³, 23 times above WHO guideline levels. Agra recorded rising pollution levels progressively up to the morning of November 1, more than double the values recorded last year. Lucknow recorded a 37 per cent increase in PM 2.5 levels in 2016 over 2015. Air before Diwali 2016 was cleaner than in 2015, then it deteriorated, swiftly. The escalation in pollution levels this year was swifter and sharper, according to our analysis. On October 23 -- one week before Diwali -- Varanasi recorded a 24-hour average PM 2.5 level of 96 µg/m³, nearly half the level recorded last year. Similarly, average pollution levels in Agra and the Delhi were
38 per cent and 30 per cent lower, respectively, than those recorded on the corresponding day in 2015 (November 4). Lucknow was 11 per cent less polluted this year, while only Patna recorded 38 per cent higher levels, compared to November 4, 2015. Lower wind speeds and a shorter vertical mixing layer -- the height at which air turbulence can disperse pollutants -- caused particulate matter to remain trapped near the surface level, according to the CPCB. With the festival arriving earlier this year, the recorded mean wind speed was 61 per cent lower. Last year, Diwali night also registered a mean mixing height twice as high. "The level of pollutants has increased significantly in all places irrespective of parameters attributed to unfavorable meteorological conditions during the entire period," the CPCB said in a report.
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Aung San Suu Kyi says delicate Myanmar conflict handled by rule of law KYOTO, NOvember 3 (reuTers): The Myanmar government is responding to conflict in the troubled north of Rakhine state, which has suffered its worst violence since 2012, based on rule of law, leader Aung San Suu Kyi was quoted as saying on Thursday. Nobel Peace Prize winner Suu Kyi has faced mounting criticism abroad for her government’s handling of a crisis in the Muslim-majority region, where soldiers have blocked access for aid workers and are accused of raping and killing civilians. She has also not directly commented on calls from human rights experts urging the government to investigate the allegations of abuse, or on statements from human rights monitors, although she has urged the military to act with restraint. Troops have poured into the area since militants believed to be Rohingya Muslims launched coordinated attacks on border posts on Oct. 9, killing nine police. The government says five soldiers and at least 33 alleged attackers have been killed in the military operation. In Japan on a five-day visit that included a meeting with Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, Suu Kyi met Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida, who said violence could not be permitted in dealing with the crisis, a Foreign Ministry statement said. “The problem in Rakh-
Myanmar: Amid peace, prosperity, farmers fall prey to land seizures
Myanmar State Counselor Aung San Suu Kyi attends an event marking the 69th anniversary of Martyrs’ Day at the Martyrs’ Mausoleum dedicated to the fallen independence heroes in Yangon on July 19, 2016. (REUTERS File Photo)
ine state is extremely delicate and care is needed in responding,” Suu Kyi was quoted as saying. “The Myanmar government is responding to the issue of Rakhine state based on the principles of the rule of law.” Kishida said Japan was giving two used vessels to the people of Rakhine, as well as a new vessel. On Wednesday, Abe pledged $7.73 billion to Myanmar over five years to support its peace-building and development efforts. The military operation
has sharpened the tension between Suu Kyi’s six-month-old civilian administration and the army, which ruled the country for decades and retains key powers, including control of ministries responsible for security. While Myanmar’s army-drafted constitution puts the military firmly in control of security matters, diplomats and aid workers say privately they are dismayed at Suu Kyi’s lack of deeper involvement in the handling of the crisis. Suu Kyi received an
honorary doctorate from Kyoto University for “advancement of democracy in Myanmar and in the world as a whole”, telling Japanese students and Myanmar citizens that difficulties in negotiating peace between armed ethnic groups stemmed from a lack of belief. “Unity and diversity is not something that can be implemented just because you want to implement it,” Suu Kyi said in response to a question at a discussion at the university, where in the mid-1980s she re-
searched her father, independence hero Aung San. She was not asked directly about the Rohingya. “It is a long process. It takes a lot of patience,” she added, without referring to Rakhine. “We believe this is possible.” The Rohingya are seen by many Myanmar Buddhists as illegal immigrants from Bangladesh. Some 125,000 remain displaced and face severe travel restrictions in squalid camps since fighting erupted in Rakhine between Buddhists and Muslims in 2012.
bANGKOK, NOvember 3 (ThOmsON reuTers FOuNdATiON): Land conflicts in Myanmar have escalated in recent years, with military and armed groups driving people from their land, and new laws failing to protect farmers, a rights watchdog said on Thursday. Land disputes are a longstanding problem in Myanmar, but researchers from New York-based Human Rights Watch (HRW) documented rising discontent over displacement for agriculture, mining and infrastructure projects. Land confiscation and reprisals against protesters are particularly acute in resource-rich Kayin state, which borders wealthier Thailand and is seen as attractive for investment in tourism, mining and agriculture, HRW said in a report. “Military and armed groups use intimidation to force people off their land. Government laws and policies are failing to protect farmers, even where land seizures go through proper channels,” Caroline Stover, author of the report, “The Farmer Becomes the Criminal”, said by telephone from Yangon. “Under the Land Acquisition Act, the government can take land for public purposes, but the government has failed to do proper notice and consultation, and provide proper compensation as required by law,” she said. For decades, Kayin state, also known as Karen state, has been the site of an armed conflict between ethnic armed groups and Myanmar’s military, causing huge displacement and forcing hundreds of thousands to seek refuge in Thailand and beyond. A peace process in the state and other ethnic areas has opened up access to areas once beyond the reach of Myanmar’s armed forces and military-linked businessmen, HRW’s report said. It said peace - combined with the opening of the country to investors - has
boosted land value and left farmers vulnerable to powerful interests “gaining land through questionable means”. As in many parts of the world, the people worst impacted by such projects lack land titles or the knowledge to defend themselves against businessmen and state officials. VILLAGER JAILED, HOUSES BURNED Over eight months last year, HRW researchers interviewed 72 farmers and labourers in Kayin state and Thailand. In Hlaingbwe township in May 2015, border guard forces held a man for four days, after they claimed rights to land which the man’s family had been working for generations, HRW said. “They didn’t charge me ... They just said it’s because of the land,” the man was quoted as saying in the report. In New Ahtet Kawyin village in June 2015, when residents refused to remove their huts from land the government had laid claim to, “police cut down all of the houses with chainsaws and they burned the bamboo houses”, the report said. In response to a letter from HRW, the Kayin state government said it had barred protests against land seizure because “there is an attempt to protest against this work by a dishonest person/group who uses simple, local citizens and this can affect the rule of law and stability so it cannot be allowed”. Stover of HRW said a key problem is that villagers have been unable to secure documents required under new laws, in some cases because officials have refused to assist them. “Some have documents (such as receipts showing they have paid tax on the land they use), but don’t have the documents required under current law to protect hem against investors who want to buy up the land,” she said.
239 immigrants missing WHO advises proper washing and no Former S Korean presidential after 2 boats capsize: UNHCR shaving in fight against hospital superbugs aide arrested in political scandal rOme, NOvember 3 (iANs): At least 239 immigrants were reported missing in the Mediterranean Sea on Thursday after two vessels sank off the coast of Libya, the UNHCR said. Survivors arriving on the Italian island of Lampedusa said the vessels that sank were carrying at least 239 migrants, the majority of whom were thought to be from Guinea, West Africa, spokeswoman for the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) South Europe region Carlotta Sami wrote on Twitter. According to the Italian media, two of the 27 survivors who arrived on the island said they were forced to board the boats despite adverse weather conditions in which the vessels would later sink. The boats were launched from points near the coast of the Libyan city of Tripoli, Efe news reported. On Wednesday, the Italian coastguard reported the rescue of 29 persons and the recovery of 12 bodies from another boat that capsized some 40 km off the north African coast. Rescue services in Spain also reported having rescued 146 migrants from five separate boats that had reportedly set sail from North Africa.
Slovenia world’s best at preserving environment to boost prosperity LONdON, NOvember 3 (ThOmsON reuTers FOuNdATiON): Protecting the environment makes nations more prosperous, a think tank said on Thursday, as a study showed Slovenia is the country best at using nature to improve the wellbeing of its citizens. In its study, the London-based Legatum Institute for the first time included governments’ efforts to reduce pollution, preserve biodiversity and limit the exploitation of natural resources in a formula to calculate its annual prosperity index. “Protecting the environment, leaving citizens with a nicer, cleaner and even prettier environment, is strongly linked to wellbeing,” Alexandra Mousavizadeh, director at the Legatum Institute, told the Thomson Reuters Foundation. The index is published amid increased global efforts to tackle climate change and foster sustainable growth. In September last year U.N. member states set a number of ambitious targets to end poverty, protect the planet, and ensure prosperity for all by 2030. In December, nearly 200 nations agreed to keep global temperature increases to below 2 degrees Celsius to curb global warming, as part of the landmark accord reached in Paris. The Legatum Institute’s index measures the prosperity of 149 countries based not only on their wealth but also on a series of other factors including education, personal freedoms, how safe people feel and how they get on with their neighbours. In 2016 New Zealand was ranked first, followed by Norway, while Slovenia came top in the category dedicated to the natural environment. Its ranking was due to the “aggressive” environmental policy Slovenia has adopted over the past decade, which has included the creation of large protected areas on land and sea, according to the institute. “Slovenia is a country with a high diversity of natural environment gathered in a small area,” the Slovenian ministry of the environment said in a statement. “Preserved nature is our core national treasure and our identity.”
LONdON, NOvember 3 (reuTers): Patients going for surgery should bathe or shower beforehand but their surgical site should not be shaved, and antibiotics should be used to prevent infections before and during surgery, but not afterwards, the World Health Organization said on Thursday. In new guidelines aimed at halting the spread of potentially deadly superbug infections in hospitals and clinics worldwide, the WHO said obsessive dedication to cleanliness and hygiene was crucial, as was the careful use of anti-infectives. Surgical site infections are caused by bacteria getting in to the body through incisions made during surgery. They put millions of patients worldwide at risk each year and exacerbate the spread of antibiotic resistant superbugs such as MRSA. “No one should get sick while seeking or receiving care,” MariePaule Kieny, the WHO’s assistant director-general for health systems
and innovation, said in a statement as the new recommendations were published. The guidelines range from simple precautions such as ensuring patients take a bath or shower before surgery and ensuring surgical teams use the best possible methods in cleaning their hands, to advice on when to give antibiotics to prevent infections, what disinfectants are best before incision, and which sutures doctors should use. Importantly, the guidelines recommend patients are given antibiotics to prevent infections before and during surgery only - a measure the WHO described as crucial to slowing the spread of antibiotic resistance. In a change to current common practice, the guidelines said antibiotics should not be used after surgery unless the patient has contracted an infection. “Preventing surgical infections ... requires a range of preventive measures. These guidelines are an invaluable tool for protecting pa-
tients,” Kieny said. According to WHO figures, some 11 percent of patients in poor and middle-income countries who have surgery pick up an infection during their operation. In Africa, up to a fifth of women who have a caesarean section get wound infections. But surgical site infections are not just a problem for poorer countries. In the United States, according to the WHO, they contribute to patients spending some 400,000 extra days in hospital at an additional annual cost of an $900 million. Ed Kelly, a WHO service delivery and safety expert, noted that some of the recommendations would mean reversing previous practice, such as the shaving of body hair before surgery. The new advice not to shave is based on extensive evidence that shaving greatly increases the risk of micro-abrasions and small cuts in the skin, he said, which in turn raise the risk of bacteria entering the body.
seOuL, NOvember 3 (reuTers): South Korean prosecutors have detained a former aide to President Park Geun-hye, a prosecution official said on Thursday, the second person to be held in an influence peddling scandal that has rocked the country’s presidency. Prosecutors have said they are looking into allegations that the former senior adviser, An Chong-bum, and Choi Soon-sil, a long-time friend of the president, forced South Korean conglomerates to donate funds to non-profit foundations using their connections with the president. An, who was a senior presidential advisor in policy coordination until he stepped down late last month amid the growing political crisis, was detained late on Wednesday. He earlier told reporters outside prosecution offices that he would take responsibility for his actions but declined to elaborate. An’s lawyers were not immediately available for comment early on Thursday. Prosecutors placed him under emergency detention, worried that he could destroy evidence, the prosecution official told Reuters. Under South Korean law, prosecutors have 48 hours to seek an arrest warrant from a court. On Wednesday, Park replaced her prime minister and finance minister, a reshuffle denounced by political opponents as a bid to divert attention from a crisis that has pushed her approval rating to an all-time low. Members of opposition parties have called for prosecutors to investigate Park.
With Iraqi troops at Mosul’s gate, Islamic State promises victory bAGhdAd, NOvember 3 (reuTers): With Iraqi troops battling inside Islamic State’s Iraqi bastion of Mosul, the militants’ leader told his followers to fight to the death in what he said was a war against Shi’ite Islam, Western “crusaders” and the Sunni “apostate” countries Turkey and Saudi Arabia. Expressing confidence in victory, despite the broad alliance of Iraqi and international forces arrayed against a few thousand Islamic State fighters in Mosul, Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi called on the jihadists to “wreak havoc”. He also urged them to target Turkey and Saudi Arabia, Sunni Muslim regional powers he said had entered the war against Islamic State. “This raging battle and total war, and the great jihad that the state of Islam is fighting today only increases our firm belief, God willing, and our conviction that all this is a prelude to victory,” Baghdadi said in an audio recording released online by supporters on Thursday.
Iraqi regular troops and special forces, Shi’ite militias, Kurdish peshmerga fighters and other groups backed by U.S.-led air strikes launched a campaign two weeks ago to recapture Mosul. Winning back the country’s second biggest city would mark the defeat of the Iraq wing of a crossborder caliphate which Baghdadi declared from the pulpit of a Mosul mosque two years ago. Islamic State also holds large parts of neighbouring Syria. In his first audio message released in nearly a year, Baghdadi called on the population of Mosul’s Nineveh province “not to weaken in the jihad” against the “enemies of God”. He also called on the group’s suicide fighters to “turn the nights of the unbelievers into days, to wreak havoc in their land and make their blood flow as rivers”. Addressing those who might consider fleeing, he said: “Know that the value of staying on your land with honour is a thousand times better than the price of re-
treating with shame.” The exact location of Baghdadi, an Iraqi whose real name is Ibrahim alSamarrai, is not clear. Reports have said he may be in Mosul itself, or in Islamic State-held land to the west of the city, close to the border with Syria. The authenticity of the 31-minute-long recording could not be immediately verified, but the voice and style closely resembled those of previous speeches Baghdadi has delivered. The recording appeared to be recent as it focused on the Mosul offensive, although Baghdadi did not mention the city by name. Mosul still has a population of 1.5 million people, much more than any of the other cities captured by Islamic State two years ago in Iraq and neighbouring Syria. TARGETING TURKEY AND SAUDI In a sectarian speech, Baghdadi called for attacks on both Turkey and Saudi Arabia, saying the Sunni countries had both sided with the enemy in a war he
Iraqi special forces take part in an operation against Islamic State militants in Kokjali, west of Mosul, Iraq on November 2. (REUTERS Photo)
said was targeting Sunni Islam. Islamic State fighters should “unleash the fire of their anger” on Turkish troops fighting them in Syria, and take the battle into Turkey. “Turkey entered the zone of your operations, so attack it, destroy its security, and sow horror within it. Put it on your list of battlefields. Turkey entered the war with the Islamic State with cover and protection from Crusader jets,” he said
referring to the U.S.-led air coalition. Baghadi also told his followers to launch “attack after attack” in Saudi Arabia, targeting security forces, government officials, members of the ruling Al Saud family and media outlets, for “siding with the infidel nations in the war on Islam and the Sunna (Sunni Muslims) in Iraq and Syria”. Islamic State has been on the retreat since last year in both Iraq and Syr-
ia, in the face of a myriad of different forces seeking to crush the ultra-hardline group. In addition to the forces marching on Mosul, it faces a broad range of foes in neighbouring Syria. There it is fighting Turkishbacked Syrian rebels opposed to President Bashar al-Assad and U.S.-backed Kurdish fighters, as well as Russian- and Iranianbacked Syrian army units loyal to Assad and foreign Shi’ite militias.
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england, scotland will wear Windies end test drought, pak win series poppies despite FiFa ban LoNdoN, November 3 (AFP): England and Scotland's players will wear black armbands bearing the red poppy when they meet in a World Cup qualifier on Armstice Day, despite the threat of sanctions from FIFA. The English and Scottish football associations had been negotiating with the world governing body, which bans political, commercial and religious symbols on team outfits during matches. But the FA insisted Wednesday that the wearing of a poppy represents an "appropriate tribute" to Britain's war dead. "The poppy is an important symbol of remembrance and we do not believe it represents a political, religious or commercial message, nor does it relate to any one historical event," said an FA statement. "The FA intend to pay appropriate tribute to those who have made the ultimate sacrifice by having the England team wear black armbands bearing poppies in our fixture on Armistice Day." England play Scotland in a World Cup qualifier at Wembley on November 11, the day when Britain traditionally remembers its war dead. Many Britons wear red poppies as a tribute to those who have died in conflicts which have involved the country. The Scottish FA issued a similar statement to their English counterparts saying the wearing of a poppy was "an appropriate tribute". "The Scotland national team (will) wear black armbands bearing poppies in our fixture against England on Armistice Day," said the Scottish body. Earlier Wednesday, British Prime Minister Theresa May branded as "outrageous" FIFA's opposition to the gesture. "It is utterly outrageous," May said when asked about the matter in parliament. "Our football players want to recognise those who gave their lives for our security. "It is absolutely right that they should be able to do so. A clear message is going from this house before they (FIFA) start telling us what to do they jolly well
ought to sort their own house out." FIFA was linked with scandal that led to its president Sepp Blatter being ousted in December. A new regime is now in place. But a FIFA statement issued Wednesday reiterated their stance. "FIFA fully respects the significance of commemorating Remembrance Day on November 11 each year," it said. "The laws of the game are overseen by the International Football Association Board (composed of the four British FAs and FIFA) and applicable to all 211 member associations. "The relevant Law 4, para. 4, clearly states that the players equipment should not carry any political, religious or commercial messages. "The laws are applied uniformly in the event of similar requests by any member association to commemorate similar historical events." However, FA chairman Greg Clarke said it was inconceivable poppies would not be worn. "My personal opinion and actually the same opinion I hold as Chair of the FA is of course we should wear poppies," he told ITV. "We are commemorating millions of people who gave their lives in wars over the last hundred years and they deserve that. "The people who lost relatives deserve that. That's our plan. We'll be wearing poppies at Wembley." In 2011, FIFA agreed to let England wear a poppy symbol on black armbands when they played Spain in a friendly on November 11. The strength of feeling against FIFA was reflected when nearly 200,000 people had signed a petition urging a rethink. The petition was launched by former RAF navigator John Nichol -- who was shot down with pilot John Peters and taken prisoner during the first Gulf War with Iraq in 1991. "The poppy is not a political statement at all. It could not be further from a political statement," said Nichol, who along with Peters was tortured while being held prisoner.
ShArjAh, November 3 (AFP): West Indies secured their first Test victory since May 2015 as opener Kraigg Brathwaite capped a brilliant match with an unbeaten halfcentury in the third and final match of the series against Pakistan at Sharjah Thursday. Brathwaite, who carried his bat in the first innings with 142 not out, was again unbeaten on 60 as the West Indies passed their 153-run target without further loss after beginning the fifth day on 114 for 5. Shane Dowrich, who also finished with 60 not out, edged Mohammad Amir towards third man for a boundary as West Indies reached 154-5. Pakistan won the threematch series 2-1 after winning the first Test in Dubai by 56 runs and the second by 133 runs in Abu Dhabi. Brathwaite and Dowrich needed just 7.5 overs to score the 39 runs required. Opener Brathwaite signalled his intent by driving fast bowler Wahab Riaz's first ball of the day through the covers for four. Dowrich soon got in on the act when he pulled leg-spinner Yasir Shah to the boundary to reduce the target to 29. Brathwaite pushed Riaz for two to reach his 12th Test fifty, finishing with six boundaries during his second unbeaten knock of the match, during which he faced 109 balls.
Wahab Riaz of Pakistan takes the wicket of Jermaine Blackwood of West Indies on day four of the third test between Pakistan and West Indies at at Sharjah Cricket Stadium on November 2, 2016 in Sharjah, United Arab Emirates. (Getty Images)
Dowrich drove Riaz through the covers for his fifth boundary to complete his fourth Test half-century. Two boundaries off Amir saw his side home. "We showed character and fight," said West Indies skipper Jason Holder. "This has been a long time coming, We are a young side in transition. We've done a lot of things good this series." Holder praised man-ofthe-match Brathwaite. "Credit must go to Kraigg. He played an out-
standing innings in the first innings and took responsibility in the second and helped us cross the line," said Holder. The result meant Misbah-ul-Haq could not celebrate his record 49th Test as Pakistan skipper with a win. He surpassed the previous mark of 48 in charge set by the legendary allrounder Imran Khan. "It's always disappointing to lose a Test," said Misbah. "Credit to West Indies.
They kept improving and we kept losing momentum. We were well below our standards, especially in the batting department." It was Holder's first victory in 12 Tests in charge and a personal milestone as he collected his first Test five-wicket haul with 5 for 30 on Wednesday. It was also the West Indies first win in 14 Tests since beating England at Barbados on May 3, 2015. The 2-1 series win keeps intact Pakistan's unbeaten
record in their adopted home of the United Arab Emirates since the 2009 attacks on the Sri Lankan team bus in Lahore forced them to play abroad. Pakistan have won five and drawn four of the Test series they have played in the UAE. West Indies' win did however prevent Pakistan from achieving a rare 9-0 clean sweep after winning both the Twenty20 and one-day International series 3-0.
Australia's Starc leaves South Africa reeling 'Human decision' to end Schweinsteiger exile: Mourinho Perth, November 3 (AFP): Fast bowler Mitchell Starc returned in style as Australia dismissed South Africa for 242 on day one of the first Test in Perth on Thursday. Returning from a gruesome leg injury suffered in training, Starc struck with the fourth ball of the match and bowled with sustained pace to finish with four wickets as the tourists struggled after winning the toss and electing to bat. The Australian pace attack, led by Starc (4-71) and Josh Hazlewood (3-70), struck early as the Proteas slumped to 32 for 4. Middle order batsmen Temba Bavuma (51) and Quinton de Kock, who topscored with an aggressive 84, rallied with a 71-run stand for the sixth wicket. But the visitors again stumbled when Bavuma and Vernon Philander fell just before tea as Australia regained control. De Kock survived two decision reviews and should have been run out on 61, only to be the ninth wicket to fall when he chased quick
Australia's Mitchell Starc (centre) celebrates after dismissing South Africa's Faf du Plessis on day one of the first Test in Perth on November 3, 2016. (AFP Photo)
runs with the tail. Bavuma made a composed 51 but he fell to a brilliant catch by Shaun Marsh -- whose brother Mitchell had also taken a screamer to dismiss opener Stephen Cook. The South African number six was superbly caught down low by Shaun Marsh at short leg from the bowling of Nathan Lyon to end a valuable 71-run
sixth-wicket stand. Philander (10) fell to the last ball before tea, dragging an attempted pull shot back onto his stumps to give Starc his third wicket. Starc, returning to action after suffering deep cuts when he collided with equipment in training, was the pick of the bowlers with 3-42. The day also started with an outstanding Marsh
catch, with Shaun's younger brother Mitchell leaping high at gully to remove Cook for a duck in the first over. The South Africans were soon in worse trouble, with Hashim Amla also falling without score when he pushed a Josh Hazlewood delivery and to Australian skipper Steve Smith at second slip. A tough chance from Dean Elgar was grassed on 10, but he made just two more before being caught behind by Peter Nevill from the bowling of Hazlewood (2-47) with the score on just 20. JP Duminy never looked comfortable and also benefited from a life when he was on 8, but like Elgar he could not capitalise and was caught behind for 11 off Peter Siddle. Duminy called for a review and it took quite some time before umpire Nigel Llong's decision was upheld by third umpire Richard Kettleborough. South Africa, who beat Australia 5-0 in their recent one-day series, left out paceman Morne Morkel and handed a Test debut to spinner Keshav Maharaj.
IStANbuL, November 3 (AFP): Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho on Wednesday said it was a "human decision" to end German star Bastian Schweinsteiger's exile from the first team squad. The 32-year-old Schweinsteiger has not featured since 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. The World Cup winner was also omitted from United's Europa League squad meaning he is inelgible for Thursday's match against Fenerbahce. But Mourinho said Thursday that the player's experience could be key if the squad is hit by injuries. "It's a decision based on the fact that we are in a period of the season where it's really difficult to train with everyone together," Mourinho told the club's official website in Istanbul. "Looking at Bastian and the way he was working professionally with the fitness coach, we think that it's a human decision, a professional decision, to
Mourinho gets one-match touchline ban, fine
In this image release by Manchester United on Monday, manager Jose Mourinho watches Bastian Scweinsteiger and Joe Riley during a training session at the AON Training Complex.
bring him back to the team. "He'll be much better prepared and in much better condition in case his future decision is to leave the club; he'll be much better prepared for competition if he stays with us. "It becomes one more option. At the moment, we have no problems in midfield like we have in defence but, if we have problems in mid-
field, it's another option for us. It's a human decision based on the training numbers and methods, but also a decision that can be positive for the group. It's positive for us and for him." Schweinsteiger joined United from Bayern Munich before the start of last season when former manager Louis van Gaal was still in charge at Old Trafford.
LoNdoN, November 3 (AFP): Embattled Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho will serve a one match touchline ban and pay a £50,000 ($60,000) fine after being punished by the Football Association over two separate incidents on Wednesday. The 53-year-old Portuguese received the ban for being sent to the stands during the 0-0 draw with Burnley last weekend and the fine for remarks he made ahead of the Premier League game with Liverpool. He also receives a mandatory £8,000 fine for being sent to the stands. Mourinho has come under pressure as United's form has faded with no wins in their last four league games and trail leading trio Manchester City, Arsenal and Liverpool by eight points.
public discourse
Foothill road – Key to employment
Mapu Jamir I.A.S. (Retd.)
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Dimapur, Nagaland
time has come not to question what government of India has done for Nagaland but a time has come to question what government of Nagaland has done for Nagaland. It is said that an idle state travels very slowly and poverty soon overtakes it. There is enough for everyone’s need in the state but does not have enough for everyone’s greed, bribery and extortion. This is the apathy that eats into the very vital chord of our life. State of Nagaland believes that all crucial issues of public importance belong to rulers in Delhi and they have no responsibility to solve them. They are not used to taking decision on their own. They look to somebody else to take decision for them. Unfortunately, there is nobody to look up to and this is our tragedy. Bible says, “The stone which the builders rejected or neglected has become the head of the corner.” The Vedas say, “Man can live individually but can survive only collectively.” These are holy words and have universal truth. But who is listening. Every Naga is a leader and every Naga is a general. A leader without followers or a general without soldiers cannot progress and cannot go to war. This foothill road which has been neglected for long has great potential for growth and economic development for the present generation as well as for all generations to come. Naga society has put loyalty more to the individual or family than loyalty to society. In Nagaland the more important you are the less answerable you are. There is no accountabil-
ity. In the western world people care more for society than we do. They generally sacrifice more for society. The result is better quality of public and community life. There is respect for the community. Here we don’t even think once to destroy public interest. That is why everything public is sub-standard here. If we have to make progress this attitude has to change. We see many serious problems around us but do not try to solve them because everybody wants to be the thinker and not the doer. All of us are aware of the deplorable roads and electricity in the state. But we behave as if the problem does not exist or as if they belong to someone else even though they are within our reach and capabilities. Let me cite an example. Most of us know the state of Uttar Pradesh in India. Inspite of 81 Lok Sabha MPs and several Prime Ministers from the state, Uttar Pradesh is still a backward state in India. Several years ago an Expressway was constructed between Delhi and Agra with green corridor along the road. It not only acts as a safe guard against the rising pollution but also boosts economic advancements to the poor farmers in western UP. Today the city of Delhi depends on the agricultural produce from this region. This inclusive growth has provided thousands of alternative jobs to the youth. Another ambitious Expressway is under way now from Agra to Lucknow. This 302 km. long Expressway will cover the entire western UP. The expected travel time between Agra and Lucknow is about four hours and is designed for a speed of 120 kmph. This Expressway will provide fast and convenient transportation with significant savings in fuel and time.
It has provision for green belt, road maintenance service station, under passes for pedestrians and animals, rest houses, restaurants, multi service stations and petrol pumps. This is going to transform the economic scenario of western UP by creating immense job opportunities. Infrastructure is the key to economic growth and employment. Development project in transportation sectors like highways and railways will be the area of mega economic activities. The foothill road bordering the state of Assam will boast the economic advancement of the entire state of Nagaland. This foothill road when ready will connect all the state highways and the national highways within the state. This road can be extended to Jalukie in Peren district. The foothill road offers a more stable soil and not subject to land sliding and other vagaries of nature. The length and breadth of this road will serve the entire rural belt of Nagaland and give them a fresh breath of a better economic advancement. The produce from this region will feed the needs of entire Nagaland and accordingly Nagaland need not depend on supply of most of the essential commodities from outside the state. The ownership of cultivable land rests predominantly with the non productive farmers. The scope for development in rural sector is yet to open up. This is not an exaggeration. The term development does not mean financial well being of the few only. It is the ability of an individual to decide upon matters relating to education, health, standard of living and social affiliation and this dictates the term development. Removal of struc-
tural barriers to production and distribution of benefits among those engaged in production will strengthen the tillers and the toiling hands of the rural poor. This can be facilitated through the foothill road. The entire geo-physical area of the foothill road is agricultural. The aim should be to obtain self sufficiency in rice production and to bring about crop pattern diversification to make up for deficiencies in production of certain crops in the state. With good road connectivity agro-based production will increase and this will encourage bringing bio-diversity technology and modernized techniques for crop preservation and its marketing benefitting farmers on permanent basis. Nagaland need not look out for help in food grains. Side by side one can put stress on planned culture of fruits, flowers and varieties of vegetable production including coconut, betel nut and leaves. Animal resources can be developed along the entire road. This is a very important sector for the state and will act as a tool for the growth of rural economy. There is considerable gap between demand and supply of products of animal origin. There is huge deficit in piggery farming, dairy products, poultry, etc in the state. One can combat the challenge of poor quality, low productive non descript livestock and poultry breeds by constant veterinary care and genetic upgradation. Fishery sector can be developed along the foothill road. Initiative through exploitation of all the available water resources and also by motivating rural and urban people to take up pisiculture will yield encouraging results. Fishery sector has a significant role in
employment generation and socio-economic upliftment of the rural areas in the state, besides, supplying nutritional needs of the people. Foothill road can be a green corridor for the state. Forestry can be developed in the upper ridges. Herbal plantation too can be boost up along with agro-forest based research centre. Later on, this will beef up forest tourism by setting up of eco-tourism spots based on respective ambience and surroundings. This road will attract huge road transportation. Buses, taxis, goods laden trucks will ply 24x7 and even auto-rickshaws will ply for short distance transportation. There will be whole sale markets along the road and will help industries to procure raw materials. Farmers’ colony, and Small Township can crop up along the road. Rest houses, restaurants, service centre, petrol pumps, etc will grow along the road generating immense opportunities for the local people. The above projects rest entirely on the engagement of the people for its success and not just the initiative but also devolution of benefits to the people. Government can frame policies but its success depends entirely on strong monitoring. This is not possible without active community participation and community ownership. However, all developmental initiatives will come to a meaningless exercise unless people themselves are determined and willing to take care of the place they live in and enrich their minds and souls by relentless desire to pursue healthy economic growth. This foothill road will put the state on the Highway of Economic Revolution.
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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Miss Tokhu contest on November 6
Miss Dimapur 2016 crowning ceremony today
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iss Tokhu organised by Lotha Youth Organisation Chumukedima (LYOC) is scheduled to be held on November 6 at Chumukedima Town Hall at 4:30 pm. The Miss Tokhu contest will form an integral part of the ‘Tokhu Youth Fest’ which will commence from 1:00 pm on the same day. LYOC is organizing the con-
test with an aim to promote culture and to provide platforms for young ladies to enhance their passions. A press release informed that the grooming session for the contestants is underway. The contestants will be judged through three rounds: Ethnic, Casual and Evening rounds and the subtitles are categorized into Miss Congeniality, Miss Flaw-
less Skin, Miss Photogenic, and Miss Perfect Ten. The Organisation, therefore, invites all the well wishers to be a part of the event. Folk songs, Modern dance and special appearances of designers will be highlighted during the event. For queries, contact: 8729807498 (Convenor), 7005653988 (Event Director).
MALT prepares for Süngkotenem Festival
rand preparations are on for Miss Dimapur 2016 crowning ceremony scheduled to be held on November 5 at Hotel Saramati at 3:00 p.m. This year, seven beauties will be vying for the Miss Dimapur crown. It may be mentioned here that after thorough deliberation and screening by the Ethnic Group of Nagaland (EGoN), seven girls were selected as finalist to compete for the crown of Miss. Dimapur 2016. November 2-3 witnessed various activities like the official photoshoot, grooming session, fitness and also one-onone interaction of the seven finalists with various experts and the official judges of this year’s pageant. On November 2, EGoN organized the official photo-shoot of Miss Dimapur 2016 at Hotel Saramati wherein Contestant No.1, Zhimoholi S. Zhimomi was adjudged Miss. Photogenic. The girls were also
Miss Photogenic,
Zhimoholi S. Zhimomi
The seven finalists for Miss Dimapur 2016
given lessons on soft skills, ethics, beauty & makeup and catwalk. On November 3, the finalists had a chance to interact with the Judges of Miss. Dimapur 2016, wherein the judges conducted two rounds of oneon-one interaction with the participants. The girls were
judged based on poise, wit, grace, presentation, beauty, spontaneity during the two round interactions. The official judges for Miss. Dimapur 2016 are: Sentinaro Jamir (BSN), Dr. Hewasa Lorin (DirectorStudent services, Tetso College), Moala Yaden (homemaker), Zhokhoi Chuzhu
(Bollywood actor and Martial arts expert), and Bubu Patrick (District Project Associate, Nagaland State Disaster Management Authority). Meanwhile, the official hair& make-up sponsor for this year’s Miss. Dimapur event is Queen’s Parlour, City Tower, while the official photographer is Akato A. Rochill.
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17 contestants register for Miss Sumi 2016 (10:20AM) (03:40PM) (05:55PM)
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The 17 contestants of Miss Sumi 2016 at Akuvuto, Thahekhu.
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Representatives of MALT, the organizers of the locally acclaimed Süngkotenem Festival after addressing a press conference. (Morung Photo) Morung Express News
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rganizers of the quadrennial Süngkotenem Festival of Mopungchuket while addressing a press conference today confirmed that the 2016 edition of the fest will be held on December 28 and 29. The first day of the festival is reserved for ‘Culture Carnival of Mopungchuket’ while the second day will witness the locally acclaimed Süngkotenem open beat contest. Süngkotenem Festival is being organized by the Mopungchuket Ait Laishir Telungjem (MALT), the students’ body of Mopungchuket village under Mokokchung district since the year 2000 to preserve and showcase the cultural heritage of the village as well as to promote the brand of Mopungchuket tourism. Troupes from Longmisa, Chuchuyimpang and
Mongsenyimti villages will join the Culture Carnival of Mopungchuket on December 28. Süngkotenem beat contest, dubbed ‘Clash of the Bands 2016’ will be a day and night affair this year. The organizers informed that the registrations forms for the beat contest are being issued from November 1 and added that the last date for submission of the forms would be November 15, 2016. The organizers also informed that there will be a Screening Round where the best 12 bands will be selected by a Panel of Judges. In this regard, it was informed that contesting bands are to submit a demo record to the organizers on or before November 25. The demo can be original or cover records, it was informed, and that the demo records need not necessarily be of ‘profes-
sional studio production.’ The 12 bands selected in the Screening Round will then perform at the Live Auditions round on December 29 at Süngkotenem Park, Mopungchuket fro 9:00 am onwards. In this round, the top 7 bands will be selected to perform at the finale the same day starting 5:00 pm. The organizers also informed that the beat contest is being organized to promote musicians besides promoting Mopungchuket tourism. Apart from the beat contest, the organizers informed that there will be food stalls, fun booths, tattoo stall, souvenir shop, photography competition, zip lining and other attractions. The organizers also informed interested bands and musicians to contact the beat contest coordinator Bendangtemsu Ozukum at 9856217157 for any query.
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DPC Sports Meet from Nov 10
DimaPur, November 3 (mexN): The Dimapur Press Club (DPC) will hold its annual sports meet on November 10 and 11 at the Multipurpose Indoor Stadium, near DC Court junction, Dimapur. The two days sports meet will begin on Thursday next at 8.30 am, a press release informed and requested all members to report to the venue on time. The events of the sports meet will include Badminton, Table Tennis, Chess, Carom and Volleyball for both men and women. “DPC anticipates participation of all the members and make the annual sports meet a grand success,” the release stated.
NBA annual general meeting
Kohima, November 3 (mexN): The Nagaland Badminton Association (NBA) has informed all the affiliated District Badminton Associations including Nagaland Police that an Annual General Meeting of the NBA is convened on November 25, 2:00 pm in the office of the Nagaland Badminton Association, Kohima. In this regard, the association in a press release has requested all member associations to detail two office bearers each to attend the same positively. Confirmation of attendance may be communicated @ 9615268085. Tentative meeting agendas will be forwarded soon, the association informed.
21 teams for Volley C’ship at Kohima
Kohima, November 3 (mexN): Altogether, 21 teams – 16 men’s and 5 women’s teams – are taking part in the 4th Kohima District Volleyball Tournament scheduled from November 7 and 8 at local ground, Kohima. Meanwhile, a mass social work will be held on November 6 starting from 10:00 am at Local Ground, Kohima. All the members of various committees for the tournament and KDVA members are requested to attend the social work.
Pilgrim School’s 28th Annual Sports Meet kicks off C M Y K
DimaPur, November 3 (mexN): The 28th Annual Sports Meet of Pilgrim School Dimapur kicked off today with David Kire, Retd Chief Manager of SBI, and present General Secretary of Nagaland Tennis Association, as chief guest. Also present during the opening as special guest was mixed martial arts star, Issac Kario, winner of the Super Fight League (SFL) Season 1. The opening ceremony flagged off with the March Past, followed by a Drill display by the students of Classes 1 – 4. The programme also witnessed a Rifle Drill display by NCC cadets under No.1 Nagaland Air Sqn. Dimapur. The sports meet which will culminate on November 5 will also witness parents competing in some of the events.
Real, Leicester wait, Dortmund enter last 16 Paris, November 3 (aFP): Titleholders Real Madrid and English Premier League winners Leicester must both wait to take their place in the last 16 of the Champions League after they could only manage draws Wednesday on a night which saw just Dortmund advance. Leicester, who had previously rattled off three wins in this their debut season after their unlikely Premier League title success, could only secure a goalless draw at Copenhagen. That points left the Foxes', who had rattled off three straight wins in this their debut season in the competition, now stand three points clear of Group G rivals Porto who saw off Club Brugge 1-0 in Portugal with a Tomas Silva goal. "Ten points is good, but not enough. Porto are close behind us. We have our destiny in our hands," said Leicester coach Claudio Ranieri, whose side have yet to concede a goal in the group. Avoiding a loss at the Parken Stadium means the shock English league title winners are the first debut side to avoid defeat over their opening four encounters. In Group F, 11-times champions Real Madrid were held 3-3 by Legia Warsaw despite a goal in the opening minute from Gareth Bale. Karim Benzema added a second but Legia, looking for their first point, roared back with goals from Vadis OdjidjaOfoe, Miroslav Radovic and
Thibault Moulin until Mateo Kovacic levelled for the defending champions. Dortmund, champions in 1997, thanked a first half goal from Adrian Ramos for a 1-0 home win over Sporting Lisbon which guaranteed their passage from Real's group as they moved onto ten points -two clear of the Spaniards. Ramos was playing in place of Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang who was suspended by the club just before kick-off. Sevilla, Europa League winners in the past three seasons, are as good as through but technically can still be caught by Lyon. The Spaniards on Wednesday thanked goals from Luciano Vietto, Sergio Escudero, Steven N'Zonzi and Wissam Ben Yedder for a 4-0 thrashing of Group H tailenders Dinamo Zagreb in Spain to move on to ten points. In the same group, Juventus also missed the chance to go through after they were hit by a late Lyon equaliser from Corentin Tolisso in a 1-1 draw in Turin to slip two points behind Sevilla. The draw in what was Juve keeper Gianluigi Buffon's 100th Champions League appearance going back 19 years to his Parma days keeps Lyon technically in the hunt on four points. Elsewhere, Tottenham Hotspur saw their Wembley jinx strike again as they went down 1-0 to Bayer Leverkusen while their White Hart Lane venue undergoes a revamp. The new Wembley has not
proven a lucky venue for Spurs, who have lost four domestic cup encounters and also their opener this season against Monaco at English football's headquarters. This time, the Londoners succumbed to a Kevin Kampl goal midway through the second half which left Spurs two points adrift of the Germans and four behind Group E leaders Monaco. Kampl struck after Leverkusen's former Manchester United striker Javier Hernandez, who had netted seven goals in his last 10 Champions League starts, spurned a gilt-edged chance in the opening period against a strangely out-of-sorts Spurs. "I don’t think anyone can work out what is wrong. We are playing well but we have got to finish our chances and have got to keep going," Tottenham midfielder Dele Alli told the BBC. "It is a matter of finishing off games and getting results." Monaco, already buoyed by their earlier Wembley win, hammered CSKA Moscow with Colombian Radamel Falcao, coming off two flop spells in England with Manchester United and Chelsea, bagging a brace in the principality. Dortmund join Arsenal, Paris Saint Germain, last season's finalists Atletico Madrid and Bayern Munich in the round of 16. The Germans' coach Thomas Tuchel admitted that "we really struggled to break them down and made many defensive mis- Real Madrid's Welsh forward Gareth Bale shoots the ball during the UEFA Chamtakes -- but we are through after pions League group F football match Legia Warsaw vs Real Madrid CF in Warsaw, four games." Poland on November 2. (AFP Photo)
SON wiNS 20 medalS iN NatiONal C’Ship
Volleyball tourney underway in Mangkolemba
maNgKolemba, November 3 (mexN): The Mangkolemba Sub Division Inter Range Volleyball Tournament got underway at Mangkolemba after a colourful opening ceremony where Bendangliba Tzudir, Director, Directorate of Industries and Commerce, Nagaland, graced the programme as chief guest. Eight teams are vying for the coveted trophy which is being organized by the Mangkolemba Ao Lanur Telongjem (MALT) in commemoration of the ADC Headquarter Silver Jubilee. The first match of the tournament was won by Loyong Village team who defeated Team Mangkolemba. The tournament, which concludes on Fri- DimaPur, November 3 (mexN): A team day, will witness both day and night matches. of 8 special athletes representing the Special Olympics Nagaland (SON) won 20 medals - 8 gold, 4 silver and 8 bronze – in the reloNDoN, November cently held National Ath3 (aP): Canadian teenager letics Championship. The team was led by Lance Stroll is set to be the youngest driver in Formula Coach Nungsangmongla One next season after being and Coach Nungshijungconfirmed in the Williams lineup. Stroll turned 18 last week and will replace the retiring Felipe Massa to team up with Finnish driver Valtteri Bottas. He will be the first Canadian on the grid since 1997 world champion Jacques Villeneuve left F1 a decade ago. Stroll, who has yet to obtain his road license, dominated this year's Formula Three championship, winning the series by more than 100 points. He becomes the sport's youngest driver since Max Verstappen made his debut last year at 17.
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ba and competed in races, rally, shot-put and soft ball throw in the Championship which was held at Jaipur, Rajasthan from October 21 to 26, a press release informed. Meanwhile, SON in collaboration with a nodal agent of the Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports, Government of India, and
State Games for Disabled from Nov 11 The SON has informed that the State Games for Disabled will be held from November 11 to 14 at Generation Countdown Centre, Sovima, Dimapur. For further information, one may contact 8258893278 or 8258979872. The District Games for Special Olympics Bharat successfully conducted Disabled kicked off at the District Games for Dis- Indoor Stadium & Stadium Ground in Dimaabled 2016 in 5 districts.
pur on October 15 before heading to Mokokchung where the games were held at the Mokokchung Village compound ground on October 20. On October 22, the games were held at the Public Ground & Indoor Stadium in Zunheboto and on October 26, the games were held at the Badmin-
ton Stadium & TT Stadium in Kohima. The final leg of the games was held in Wokha on October 28 at Don Bosco Higher Secondary School Football ground. SON is a charity organisation for the development of Persons with disabilities (PwD) through the medium of games and sports.
Bulls, Hawks suffer first loss of the season Harden's double-double powers Rockets over Knicks
New YorK, November 3 (aFP): James Harden showed his versatility by making a smooth transition from shooting to point guard with his second doubledouble in as many nights as the Houston Rockets beat the New York Knicks 118-99. Filling in for Patrick Beverley, who is recovering from knee surgery, Harden was spectacular in his new role. He tallied 30 points and 15 assists to lead the Rockets at Madison Square Garden. Harden had 41 points and 15 assists in a 128-120 loss at Cleveland on Tuesday. Harden said he feels more in command in his new position. "I'm able to control the game a lot more," Harden said. "I'm able to advance passes, guys are running out, guys are prepared to shoot the ball. "It is a variety of things where I can get the ball to guys a lot easier. We have so Taj Gibson of the Chicago Bulls defends Amir Johnson of the Boston Celtics during the third many offensive weapons that it makes my job a lot easier. I just have to pick my spots quarter at TD Garden in Boston, Massachusetts. (AFP Photo)
Arsenal's Sanchez faces Spanish tax fraud claim
maDriD, November 3 (aFP): The agent of Arsenal and Chile star Alexis Sanchez has insisted the forward has done nothing wrong after becoming the latest high-profile footballer to face accusations of tax fraud by the Spanish authorities. Spanish newspaper El Periodico reported on Wednesday that Sanchez is accused of defrauding the public purse of 983,443 euros ($1 million) during 2012 and 2013 when he played for Barcelona. "Alexis Sanchez has perfectly obeyed every one of the laws imposed by the countries where he has resided," Sanchez's agent Fernando Felicevich said in a statement. As in a litany of other cases involving players based in Spain in recent years, it is the income generated from Sanchez's image rights that has come under the spotlight. Sanchez ceded his image rights los aNgeles, November to what prosecutors see as a merely instrumental company 3 (aFP): The short-handed Boston Celtics avenged last week's in Malta to avoid declaring tax on the rights in Spain. loss to the previously undefeated Chicago Bulls and the Los Angeles Lakers spoiled the perfect record of the high-flying Atlanta Hawks. The Celtics blew a 16-point loNDoN, November 3 (aFP): West Ham United fourth quarter lead but managed striker Andy Carroll was threatened on Wednesday by two motorcyclists who said they had a gun in what was to hold on for a 107-100 win in an suspected to be an attempted armed robbery, reports early season rematch, while the Hawks suffered a shock loss to the said. The 27-year-old footballer was driving towards lowly Lakers 123-116 after domihis home in Essex, east of London, when he was ap- nating in their first three contests proached at a junction by the two motorcyclists who of the season. gestured they had a gun, the Press Association reported. Not only did the Celtics blow Carroll sped off in his Mercedes G-Wagon after the two the big lead but they were missing men allegedly demanded he stop. He returned to the two of their starters Wednesday West Ham training ground and police were called. Lon- in Al Horford and Jae Crowder. don's Metropolitan Police said they were called to re- "We got a lot of good players that ports of an attempted robbery at gunpoint in northeast can step in at any time," CeltLondon, without confirming the identity of the victim. ics guard Isaiah Thomas said. "I think that's our strength, our No arrests have yet been made.
West Ham striker Carroll 'threatened by armed robbers'
depth, and we're just going to keep going." Horford is sidelined because of a concussion, and they lost Crowder to a sprained ankle in the second quarter. The Celtics aren't forgetting that Kelly Olynyk is still out following shoulder surgery. "That was a good win," said Celtics coach Brad Stevens, who added that his team's injuries "are a great opportunity for everybody else." The Bulls slumped to their first loss of the season after knotting the score at 100-100 with a late 6-0 scoring surge. But they were shut out in the final two minutes. One free throw by Amir Johnson and a determined drive by Thomas gave Boston (3-1) a three-point lead. After former Celtics guard Rajon Rondo shot an airball for
the Bulls, the Celtics used a runner by Marcus Smart to put the game away. In Atlanta, it was a memorable homecoming for veteran guard Lou Williams who scored 16 of his 18 points in the fourth quarter as the Lakers pinned the first loss on the Hawks. "Some of the shots Lou hit, he just bailed us out on," Lakers coach Luke Walton said. "Good teams clamp down in the fourth quarter, making it hard. Lou just created on his own." Williams wasn't a factor for the Lakers until the fourth quarter when he missed just one shot. He scored 16 of his 18 points in the final quarter and the Lakers handed the Hawks their first loss after three decisive wins. "Lou doesn't get discouraged," Walton said. "He and Nick,
and make the right play." Harden entered the game leading the league in assists with 11.8 per game. That is exactly what Rockets coach Mike D'Antoni had hoped to get from Harden this early in the season. "(Harden) threw some passes that were ridiculous," D'Antoni said. "He hit some timely shots at the end of quarters. He played really well." The all-star guard connected on five of 12 three-point attempts as Houston shot 39.5 percent from beyond the arc. Eric Gordon added 21 points, and second-year pro Montrezl Harrell matched his career high with 17 points and grabbed a careerhigh 10 rebounds. The Knicks (1-3) have given up at least 30 points in eight of their 16 quarters this season. Carmelo Anthony led the Knicks with 21 points, and Derrick Rose and Courtney Lee added 16 points apiece.
they always think the next one is going in. For a while there, I was wondering if the next one was ever going to go in." D'Angelo Russell scored 23 points for the Lakers, and Nick Young had 17 points, including a clinching three-pointer with 17 seconds remaining. Dwight Howard had 31 points and 11 rebounds, and Tim Hardaway scored 26 for the Hawks. - Westbrook takes charge for Thunder In Los Angeles, Russell Westbrook scored 35 points, grabbed six rebounds and dished out five assists, leading the Oklahoma City Thunder to an 85-83 victory over the Los Angeles Clippers. Westbrook was the lone Thunder player to score in double digits. He committed 10 turnovers, converted 14-of-30 shots
but missed all seven of his threepoint attempts. The Thunder improved to 4-0 to remain the only unbeaten Western Conference team. Chris Paul finished with 15 points, 11 rebounds, nine assists and six steals for the Clippers. Blake Griffin added 14 points, nine rebounds and five assists while Marreese Speights also scored 14. Domantas Saboni's three-pointer and a Westbrook layup with 2:15 remaining in the contest gave Oklahoma City an 81-78 lead it would never surrender. In Toronto, DeMar DeRozan extended his season-opening scoring surge with 40 points and the Raptors continued their regular-season dominance over the Washington Wizards with a 113103 win at the Air Canada Center.
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