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‘Kelhou Kevira’ - Angami Youth Organisation celebrates 25 years

Beisumpuikam (Peren) | November 4

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Under the theme ‘Kelhou Kevira,’ the Angami Youth Organisation (AYO) began its Silver Jubilee celebration on November 4 at Kholera, Kigwema. The first day of the celebration was graced by Lok Sabha MP Neiphiu Rio as the Chief Guest. A brief introduction of AYO and the celebration theme was shared by Goneiu Sirie, Convenor, Organising Committee who stated that AYO was initiated at the Kipfüzha, Kigwema to safeguard the Angami lands and the interest of its people. The main objective for the celebration is to plan for posterity, said Sirie, citing the four Es that AYO is focusing on in its 25 years of celebration - Economy, Education, Environment and Ethos. Sirie further urged the gathering to uphold the principles of AYO and to continue supporting the organisation so that it can lead people in the right way. Nagaland MP, Neiphiu Rio meanwhile said that “the pride and confidence of a community, a clan or a nation is its youth. Our youth are our hope and our legacy,” while recalling the legacy and struggles of the elders. Rio further stated that the Angami lands have been bestowed with rich topography, fertility and diverse flora and fauna. Apart from the natural resources, Rio also cited the many privileges and opportunities that the Angamis have been blessed with, in terms of education, exposure to the outside world during the ad-

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A cultural performance during the silver jubilee celebration of the AYo in Kigwema on November 4.

vent of the American missionaries and British colonialists. The MP however reminded that with great privilege also comes greater responsibility. “Our responsibility is greater because of the privileges we received,” said Rio. He further highlighted the contribution of the Angamis to Naga history, and stated: “Recognizing our history is recognizing our identity, our culture, traditions and it is not wrong to demand for self determination. Others have recognized us because of our struggles, sacrifices and pain.” Pointing out the significance of one’s stories, culture and history, the MP also stressed on the importance of the future as well. “The past history is important but the future is more important,” he said. While acknowledging that the youth need to live with the good values and principles of their culture, he however also urged for a paradigm shift, whereby the elders also respect the views and the strength of the youth, whether in the family or the community.

Rio pointed out that the present world is creating wealth instead of waging war, which according to him is a greater weapon and likewise Nagas must generate wealth, and focus on self-sufficiency. The unlimited opportunity to generate employment in terms of business, trade, industries, entrepreneurship was highlighted by him. Regarding employment, the MP lamented the obsession with government jobs in Naga society. While some are obsessed with government jobs, Rio also expressed concern at how young Nagas take pride in being jobless. “If you are doing nothing, you are good for nothing,” he said. “Unless, we change these frames of mind, our society will not progress. Let this 25 years celebration challenge you. Let us lead Nagas to a better future,” he encouraged. Greetings on behalf of Southern Angami Public Organisation (SAPO) was delivered by Dr. Niketou Kiso, President, SAPO who hoped that the celebration would foster better

relationships within the community and also strengthen its youth. The history of the formation of the AYO in the 1990s was shared by Kethozhapu Sahu, one of the former leaders of AYO. Sahu recalled that it took a long time for the Angami community to form its youth organisation because of the national movement where most of the Angami villages had dedicated its young men. He added that even if a community has wealth and a large population, a firm and united youth is required. “Stand firm in truth and integrity, then you will have the support of the rest,” encouraged Sahu. Medo Yhokha, President of the AYO meanwhile spoke on the significance of the celebration and hoped that through the commemoration, the community and its youth would work towards the unity of its people, safeguard its land and its air, instill good values among its young ones and most importantly safeguard and create a much better future for the generations to come.

A lone ‘tagged’ Amur Falcon leisurely danced and circled for some moments in the afternoon sky on the outskirts of Beisumpuikam village before disappearing into the thick forest of Intanki National Park. For the next one month, the Intaki Forest will be the roosting place and sanctuary of the tagged Amur Falcon fitted with satellite transmitters, before the migratory bird embarks on its 20,000 km flight back to its home in Siberia. Assisted by Hungarian scientists and others, Nagaland Chief Minister, TR Zeliang released the tagged Amur Falcon christened ‘Intanki’ in a paddy field near the entrance of Beisumpuikam village, marking the culmination of a year-long awareness campaign on mitigation of ‘human-animal conflict’ by the State Department of Environment, Forest and Climate Change. After the release of the bird, the CM in his address at the ‘Human-animal conflict mitigation campaign’ programme held at the village ground said human beings are responsible for the conflict as they have encroached on the animal world, forcing many animal species to the brink of extinction. Zeliang said human beings and animals have intrinsic relationships and that the survival of man is dependent on the survival of animal and plant life. He said in the past before the ‘gun’ was introduced, Naga ancestors co-existed in harmony with nature and wildlife. Zeliang said he distinctly remember that as a child, he would watch hundreds of hornbills hovering over the great Intanki forest and the forest coming alive with the sounds of animals and birds. But due to excessive logging, hunting, fishing and encroachment of forest, the footprints of animals have

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diminished and birds like the majestic hornbills migrated to other forests. “Naga are now celebrating Hornbill Festival without the hornbill. We should commit ourselves to protect Intanki Forest and conserve the trees, then the hornbills will come back”,he said. The CM further noted that as per the National Wildlife Action Plan (2002-16) and the proposed National Wildlife Action Plan (2017-31), the area under Protected Area Network (national parks, wildlife sanctuaries and community reserves) should cover 10% of geographical area. “In our State, it is only 1.45% at the moment, which is far below the national average of 4%. In our State, the forest and tree cover has been around 80% of the geographical area. However, due to jhumming and logging activities over the year, the original forest areas, where wildlife can thrive and flourish is very small now”, Zeliang said. On the brighter said, Zeliang said that due to sincere efforts of the State Government, particularly the Forest department and NGOs, the people of the state are now realizing the need for conservation of wildlife, and are now coming forward for protection and conservation of forest and wildlife in their respective

areas. “The best example is the new found enthusiasm for the protection of the migratory Amur Falcons, which were mercilessly hunted for food earlier. The success in community protection of Amur Falcons has been lauded and recognized all over the world”, he said. On the occasion, the CM also announced that 2017 would be declared as ‘Year of Plantation’ in the State. Nagaland Minister for Forest, Dr. Nicky Kire meanwhile said in Nagaland policies or directives of the government cannot be implemented without the community support and participation. “We are today proud of Nagaland being declared as capital of Amur Falcon due to community participation”, he stated. The Minister said it is the responsibility of every individual and community as a whole to change the ‘conflict’ to ‘co-existence.’ A representative of the four Hungarian scientists who came to assist in the tagging of the bird observed that the world now sees Naga people through the Amur Falcon. He stated that he has shared the story of how the Naga people take pride in protecting the Amur Falcon. “I think you (Nagas) underestimate your efforts. It’s a beautiful story, from hunting to conservation.”

Women Police station: 24 hour ban on NDTV India: Editors Guild of India condemns A long felt need met

DImAPUr, NOvember 4 (mexN): The Editors Guild of India (EGI) has strongly condemned the unprecedented decision of the inter-ministerial committee of the Union Ministry of Information and Broadcasting to take NDTV India off the air for a day. It further demanded that the order be immediately rescinded. In a statement, the Editors Guild of India stated The average price of a wedthat the “ostensible reason ding in 2016 has gone up to 10 Home Minister Y. Patton, DGP ll Doungel and Commissioner of Police liremo lotha for the order as reported is -15 lakhs? son, you should’ve gotten married when the average cost of a wedding was just 3 pigs and one cow.

Nagaland Chief Minister, TR Zeliang releasing the tagged Amur Falcon ‘intanki’ in the outskirts of Beisumpuikam village on November 4.

along with the oC of the Women Police station, Dimapur, Tingbem Thomsong (4th from left) and subordinates at the inauguration on November 4.

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The Women Cell, Dimapur has now become a full-fledged police station. It was established as a unit attached to East Police Station in 2002 to deal with complaints relating to women and children but without the authority to independently register and investigate cases. The erstwhile Women Cell could only take up cases endorsed to it by a police station. With the upgrading, it is now vested with the authority to register and investigate cases. The Women Police Station, Dimapur will function from the Old SP’s office with an all-women team headed by an officerincharge in the rank of Inspector. Home Minister, Y. Patton, who inaugurated the station on November 4, held it as a long felt need. Terming a perceived “gender insensitivity” as one factor that prevents women from approaching police stations dominated by men, he hoped that this perception will change with the setting up of an all-women police station. Stating that the graduation from a cell to a full-fledged station comes with immense responsibilities and expectations, he add-

ed, while stating that it demands consistent effort to improve performance in tune with the changing times. While trainings designed to update the women police officers on handling cases relating to women and children is one, he added it is equally important to look into the aspect of counselling and rehabilitation of victims. The Director General of Police, LL Doungel termed it as a milestone in policing, especially in addressing crimes and issues related to women and children. According to the DGP, policing cannot occur in a vacuum for it involves the society – a joint effort of the public and the police to bring catalytic change The inauguration also coincided with the launching of the Dimapur Police CCTV Network. The network comprises of a series of cameras installed in a number of road intersections across the town integrated to a central monitoring room. According to the Home Minister, the introduction of the CCTV network would go a long way in enhancing public safety and security while acting as deterrence to potential offenders. He added it would help if the existing private CCTV installations in market places are integrated to the network.

that the channel’s coverage of the Pathankot terror attack on January 2, 2016 that the government claims gave out sensitive information to the handlers of terrorists.” NDTV in its response to a show cause by the government has maintained that its coverage was “sober and did not carry any information that had not been covered by the rest of the media, and was in the public domain.” The EGI termed the

decision to take the channel off the air for a day as a “direct violation of the freedom of the media and therefore the citizens of India and amounts to harsh censorship imposed by the government reminiscent of the Emergency.” “This first-of-its-kind order to impose a blackout has seen the Central government entrust itself with the power to intervene in the functioning of the media and take arbitrary punitive action as and when

it does not agree with the coverage,” it stated. The EGI said there are various legal remedies available to both a citizen and a state in the Court of Law to have action taken for any irresponsible media coverage. “Imposing a ban without resorting to judicial intervention or oversight violates the fundamental principles of freedom and justice,” the EGI stated, while calling for the immediate withdrawal of the ban order.

‘Smoking a pack a day causes 150 mutations in lung cells’

New YOrk, NOvember 4 (IANS): Individuals who smoke one packet of cigarettes a day develop an average of 150 extra mutations in their lungs every year, researchers have warned. These alterations in the DNA represent individual potential start points for a cascade of genetic damage that can eventually lead to cancer, the study said. The study provides a direct link between the number of cigarettes smoked in a lifetime and the number of mutations in the tumour DNA. “With this study, we have found that people who smoke a pack a day develop an average of 150 extra mutations in their lungs every year, which explains why smokers have such a higher risk of developing lung cancer,” said lead author Ludmil Alexandrov from Los Alamos National Laboratory, in the US.

Tobacco smoke -- which contains more than 7,000 chemicals including over 70 known to cause cancer -- has claimed the lives of at least six million people every year and, if current trends continue, more than one billion tobacco-related deaths in this century are predicted by the World Health Organisation, the researchers said. The highest mutation rates were seen in the lung cancers but tumours in other parts of the body also contained these smoking-associated mutations, explaining how smoking causes many types of human cancer -- caused by mutations in the DNA of a cell. “Our analysis demonstrates that tobacco smoking causes mutations that lead to cancer by multiple distinct mechanisms. Tobacco smoking damages DNA in organs directly exposed to smoke as well as speeds up a mutational cellular clock in organs that are both directly and indi-

rectly exposed to smoke,” Alexandrov added. Other organs were also affected, with the study showing that a pack a day led to an estimated average 97 mutations in each cell in the larynx, 39 mutations for the pharynx, 23 mutations for mouth, 18 mutations for bladder, and six mutations in every cell of the liver each year. In the first comprehensive analysis of the DNA of cancers linked to smoking, researchers studied over 5,000 tumours, comparing cancers from smokers with cancers from people who had never smoked. They found particular molecular fingerprints of DNA damage -- called mutational signatures -- in the smokers’ DNA, and counted how many of these particular mutations were found in the different tumours, the researchers reported in the paper appearing in the journal Science.

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(left) A troupe performing cultural item and (right) people enjoying feast during the Angami Youth Organisation (AYO) Silver Jubilee celebration on November 4, held under theme ‘Kelhou Kevira’ at Kholera, Kigwema. The jubilee will culminate on November 5. (Morung Photo)

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Rev. Leban Serto speaking on the topic ‘Peace and Reconciliation’ on the second day of the North East India Transformation Congress, which is currently underway at Dimapur Ao Baptist Church (DABA) on Friday. The theme of the Congress is “Let us reason together’ (Isaiah 1:18) and will conclude on November 6.

Commandant 5th NAP Phek informs

phek, November 4 (Dipr): The Commandant 5th NAP Battalion Phek has informed that the 5th NAP Bn. Phek will be conducting annual classification firing with effect from November 8 to at the unit firing range. Therefore, all public and nearby villagers are requested not to go near the firing range or to refrain from letting domesticated animals go around the firing range area with effect from the aforesaid mentioned period

DC Dimapur informs

Dimapur, November 4 (mexN): The DC Dimapur has issued a public notice informing all the concerned landowners, other governmental and non-governmental agencies whose land and other properties or plantations have been acquired under Section 9 (2) of the Nagaland Land Requisition and Acquisition Act 1965 for extension of 4 lane NH-29 Patkai/Chumukedima Bridge upto Phiphema Village under Dimapur district to clear up and remove buildings, plantations, fisheries and any other standing structures on the compensated area immediately for smooth execution of construction works for 4 lane of NH 29. DC Dimapur Kesonyu Yhome, IAS also stated that this notice is issued for strict compliance by all concerned and to extend full cooperation to the executing team for the smooth implementation of the 4 lane NH 29 project.

Gospel crusade held in Medziphema

Dimapur, November 4 (mexN): A three nights Gospel Crusade on the theme ‘Proclaim the Gospel’ was held at Local ground, Medziphema Town from October 28 to 30, organized by the Peniel CRC Kohima. The main speakers for the crusade were Pastor Khrienei-u Metha, Peniel CRC Kohima and Associate Pastor Zuchamo Kikon, Peniel CRC Kohima. The Praise & worship was led by the Messianic Praise Band, Peniel CRC Kohima. Around 2000 people from different walks of life attended the 3 days crusade.

Info on Colony Level Child Protection Committee

Dimapur, November 4 (mexN): The colony and ward council chairman under Dimapur district are informed that in pursuance of Juvenile Justice Act 2015 and as per the Integrated Child Protection Scheme (ICPS) Guidelines, there is an urgent need to form ward and Colony Level Child Protection Committee. The DC Dimapur Kesonyu Yhome, IAS while informing this in a press release also requested the same to form Colony Level Child Protection Committee and submit to the Sub-Division Officer (Civil) Development, office of the DC Dimapur at the earliest.

Training of untrained ASHAs held

mokokchuNg, November 4 (mexN): Five days training of untrained ASHAs on round 1, 2 and 3 of module 6 and 7 was conducted successfully in Mokokchung District from October 24 to November 4. Altogether three batches were conducted where 121 ASHAs were trained from Ongpangkong, Changtongya, Alongkima, Tuli, Mangkolemba and Tsurangkong blocks. The training covered the topics for the development and skills of ASHAs in the areas of Maternal and Child health and equipped them with life skills. The trainers were DPHNO, LHV and BACs under Chief medical establishment.

1ST DEATH ANNIVERSARY (5.11.15 -- 5.11.16)

Lt. P. DAILI MAO

(Retd. SDO PWD, NAGALAND)

On this day a year ago, you left us to be with the Lord but your kindness and your good works shall always be remembered with gratitude.

Wife, Childre n, Grand childre n, In-laws and Relatives.

Thuwu-ni Festival from Nov 14-16

Dimapur, November 4 (mexN): The press conference for the upcoming Thuwu-ni Festival was held at Hiyo Café on November 4. Thuwu-ni festival was initiated by Y. Vikheho swu, Minister of PWD (Road & Bridges) and convener of the festival. The festival will be held at Pughoboto Town from November 14 to 16. Briefing the media the Convenor Y. Vikheho Swu said that the 3rd edition of the festival will be a 3 days event. The festival will showcase agricultural produce of the region, traditional games and songs, culinary skills, Akikiti (Sumi kick fighting) Championship and various other competitive indigenous games. The committee is also pleased to inform the addition of Thuwu-ni Enduro Cycling Race under the aegis of Native Station, Kohima. According to the Convenor, a host of celebrities including Amit Paul, Guru Reuben Mashangva, INCIPIT, Gloria Tep, Purnik-

Thuwu-ni Festival, Convenor, Y Vikheho Swu (right) addressing the press conference held at Hiyo Café on November 4.

en, Dreamz Unlimited along with local artists and entrepreneurs Neichute Duolo, Keren Yethomi (Dzukou Tribal), Joel Basumatri (Smokey Joe) are confirmed to be participating in this year’s festival. Y. Patton Home Minister and Kipili Sangtam Power Minister will also be gracing the

festival as chief guests. Thuwu-ni festival organisers, in order to accommodate the tourists have made arrangements for campsite and homestay. Further information and local arrangements can be made through 9089793454/ 7005302820.

With the motivation to execute theology into a way of life, the director of the ‘Friends of the Poor Society’, Dr Bendangjungshi had started the nonprofit organization in 1998 based on Biblical principles. A theological journey that started since 1989 has evolved to work for socio economic developments of the downtrodden both in the material and spiritual world. Over the years the ‘Friends of the Poor Society’ has been actively engaged in various activities, such as: street evangelism, education through networking, providing assistance or emergency relief work during natural calamities, health and other programmes to achieve sustainable human development and to promote social justice and human dignity for all. The ‘Friends of the Poor Society’ is a movement whose vision is to enable the disadvantaged to live a dignified life. Some of the aims and objectives of the ‘Friends of the Poor Society’ is to promote the process of democracy by enabling people to participate in decision making processes. It also seeks to promote the gender mainstreaming into society with respecting women’s rights and also endorses on life sustaining development by protecting environment and respecting indigenous values and principles. In a brief interaction

Dr Bendangjungshi (right) with a friend attending the youth camp underway at GCYM, Dimapur.

with Dr Bendangjungshi at a youth spiritual camp in the GCYM, Sovima Dimapur Friday evening, he emphasized on how the ‘poor’ populace of the world becomes the subject of all developments. ‘Friends of the Poor Society’ under the motto “where there is charity, God is surely to be found” thus assumes an important factor and a source of influence to shape His vision for the “kingdom of God on earth.” When asked on how ‘poor’ are the Nagas today in terms of the land being called a Christian state, Dr Bendangjungshi replied, “if any NGOs or ministries want to do something for the people or kind of people’s movement Nagaland is the best laboratory.” The reason was evidently pointed out because of the rampant corruption present in the society. Corruption being an impediment to all developments, Dr Bendang stressed on the importance having a

clear cut principles and directions. He pointed out that if religion (in terms of Christianity) itself could make a community Nagaland could have been a better place. On the other hand he lamented that due to the lopsidedness in the religious outlook today the social evils only tend to multiply as a trend. “Nagas want an event but not a process,” he stated. Thus keeping the holistic ‘process’ in mind with youths being the target, this youth camp was organized by the ‘Friends of the Poor Society’ in collaboration with the Bethesda Prayer Home from November 4-6, 2016 at GCYM under the theme “Be armoured in the Lord” Ephesians 6:1014. On the opening night of the crusade, Dr Bendang shared on the “Identity in Christ.” The second day would witness two sessions on the Christ understanding of ‘Work is Worship’ which will also include a session on career guidance.

‘Nagaland Houses represent the State’

Governor interacts with officers and staff of Nagaland House Kolkata

Dimapur, November 4 (mexN): On way to Gangtok, Sikkim to attend the NEZCC annual meeting, PB Acharya, Governor of Nagaland held an interaction with the officers and staff of Nagaland House Kolkata on November 2 at Salt Lake. The Governor stressed on the importance of observing all religious festivals with equal zeal to strengthen the social fabric of our society. He observed that outside the

Governor meeting officers and staff of Nagaland House Kolkata on November 2 at Salt Lake.

State, Nagaland Houses represent the State – a “Mini Nagaland” representing the rich sociocultural traditions of the State to the outside world. He urged the Nagaland House staff to live by the

dictum “to promote social harmony amongst the general citizens of India.” The Governor urged the officers and staff to maintain discipline and punctuality at work and live by the principle of

‘work is worship.’ He exhorted them to go beyond their duties as they are the ambassadors of the State and take responsibilities together to share about the State and North East. He further said that Nagaland

houses are the welfare centre of the Nagas and the staffs are representing the State in Kolkata. Governor directed the Deputy Resident Commissioner to help in providing Prime Minister’s

Welfare Schemes like Jan Dhan Yojana (PMJDY), a scheme of zero balance account, Pradhan Mantri Suraksha Bima Yojana (PMSBY), accidental insurance scheme and Pradhan Mantri Jeevan Jyoti Bima Yojana (PMJJBY), one rupee a day life cover policy Schemes with minimum premium. A press note stated that the Deputy Resident Commissioner, Arenla on behalf of the staff of Nagaland House thanked the Governor for initiating the interaction. She added that this was a first of its kind meeting involving the Head of the State, and felt greatly encouraged by his humble approach.

Phek informs Tokhu Emong Festival underway at Wokha DC on pay deduction

Wokha, November 4 (mexN): The four day Tokhu Emong Festival started today at Public Ground Wokha with A Zanbemo Ngully, Joint Director and HoD, Municipal Affairs as the special guest. The special guest, flanked by Lotha traditional dance troupes, inaugurated the Tokhu Emong festival in the presence of Lotha Hoho officials and Tokhu Emong organizing committee. The special guest delivered Tokhu Emong greetings and urged the gath-

erings to uphold the good moral values of our forefathers and to move forward in harmony and oneness in true spirit of Tokhu Emong festival. Emphasizing that the society is judged through its civic sense, cleanliness and upkeep of public property and resources, he urged the gathering to be generous while providing land and space for development and beautification of the Town. The programme was chaired by Thungdemo Kyong, while Rev. Longshi

A Zanbemo Ngully, Jt. Director & HoD, Municipal Affairs Kohima addressing the gathering during the inaugural programme of Tokhu Emong 2016 at Wokha.

Kithan, Pastor, Police Baptist Church Wokha pronounced the invocation. Zubenthung P Humtsoe, Convenor, Tokhu Emong Organizing Committee delivered the welcome speech and traditional dances were presented by N Longidang, Wokha, Longsa and Phiro cultural troupes. The Media and Publicity Committee in a press release said that later in the day, competitions were held on various indigenous games including tug

of war, cock fight, Naga Javelin throw, catapult shooting, knitting, bamboo rifle shooting and top spinning etc. The evening program witnessed competitions in Lotha songs in solo, duet and quartet, where Chonbenthung Odyuo, SDEO Wokha was the special guest and legendary Lotha musician Thungchio Kikon as the guest artists. The event will culminate on November 7 where PB Acharya, Governor of Nagaland will be the chief guest.

certain forest area and declare it as ‘no hunting zone’ in order to protect and preserve the flora and fauna. The meeting reiterated an earlier resolution of the village council not to sell land to those who do not belong to Philimi village. “Any non-Philimi (outsider) buying land without the knowledge of Philimi Village Council would be doing so at their own risk,” the meeting strongly reiterated. A joint meeting was also held with the government teachers in the village and decided to strengthen the functioning and administration of the school. The village also decided to accommodate a common study hall for the students in the Philimi Library Hall.

NEDFi observes Vigilance Week

kohima, November 4 (mexN): NEDFi Kohima Branch observed the Vigilance Awareness Week 2016 by organizing a speech competition at Mt. Sinai Higher Secondary School, Kohima on October 31. Students of the higher secondary classes participated in the competition based on the topic of Corruption and public awareness. Anizo Zao bagged the first prize, Nungsangmongla and Kekhriesanuo Chaya received second and third respectively. Short speeches were also delivered by K. Jianthailung, NEDFi Kohima Branch Manager, Kekhusezo, National Insurance Branch Manager and by P. Nathan Principal, Mt. Sinai Hr Secondary School. The programme was participated by all the higher secondary students and Members of Philimi Youth Front, village council, GBs and leaders after the joint meetstaffs of the school. ing held on October 29.

Philimi to become ‘Tobacco Free Zone’

Dimapur, November 4 (mexN): Initiated by the Philimi Youth Front, a joint meeting was held with the Philimi Village Council, GBs and other leaders of the village on October 29 at the Village Council Hall. During the meeting, it was resolved to declare Philimi as a ‘Tobacco Free Village.’ In this regard, the shopkeepers and citizens of the village have been given time till November 30 to remove all tobacco related products from the shelves and possession. Further, Philimi Village Council Chairman Hokishe and Philimi Youth Front President Huska Wotsa in a press release stated that the joint meeting resolved to identify a

phek, November 4 (Dipr): The Deputy Commissioner Phek has informed the Dy. DEO Phek and all the SDEOs under Phek District that any deduction of salaries from Government employees for the purpose of hosting the Veteran Football Tournament to be held at Phek has been cancelled with immediate effect.

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Manipur signs MoU on air connectivity with Aviation Ministry, AAI Newmai News Network Imphal | November 4

A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed on Thursday among Ministry of Civil Aviation, Government of India, Government of Manipur and Airports Authority of India for the implementation of Regional Connectivity Scheme (RCS) in the state in the presence of Chief Minister O. Ibobi Singh

and Union Minister of Civil Aviation Ashok Gajapathi Raju Pusapati at a simple function held in the office chamber of the Chief Minister of Manipur. The primary objective of the scheme is to 'facilitate and stimulate' regional air connectivity by making it affordable. The scheme seeks to support airline operators through concessions from Central and State Governments and

Two ULFA cadre apprehended from Arunachal Pradesh iTANAgAr, November 4 (PTi): In a joint operation, security forces apprehended two active cadre of the banned United Liberation Front of Asom (Independent) from Changlang district of Arunachal Pradesh. The joint team of Assam police and Jairampur Battalion of Assam Rifles under the aegis of Dao Division apprehended the ULFA men from Jairampur on Assam-Arunachal Pradesh border on Tuesday, an Assam Rifles release said today. The arrested duo was identified as Sarat Mohan and Chiteshwar Chetia. During interrogation, they revealed that they were given specific tasks by Arun Dahotia of ULFA (I) to carry out extortion and recruit new cadre to strengthen the banned outfit, the release claimed, adding they said the organisation was planning to abduct a local businessman for ransom. They also revealed the presence of an overground worker, Monto Sonowal of Duliajan Village in Assam, who was apprehended from Phulbari. A revolver along with ammunition and Rs 8,000 have been recovered from the cadre who were later handed over to police, the release said.

Airport Operators to reduce the cost of airline operators on regional routes and also financial (Viability Gap Funding or VGF) support to meet the gap, if any, between the cost of airline operations and expected revenues on such routes. It may be mentioned here that Ministry of Civil Aviation (MoCA), released the National Civil Aviation Policy, 2016 (NCAP 2016) wherein two of the key ob-

ity Scheme for the country. The MoU was signed by Joint Secretary, MoCA, Govt. of India, the Commissioner (Transport), Government of Manipur, and the Chairman, Airports Authority of India. Deputy Chief Minister Gaikhangam, Transport Minister Dr. Kh. Ratankumar Singh and Chief Secretary O. Nabakishore Singh were also present during the signing of the MoU.

1345 Brus identified as bona fide residents of Mizoram

AizAwl, November 4 (PTi): At least 1,345 Brus belonging to 210 families were identified as bona fide residents of Mizoram for repatriation on the third day of the identification process at the Kaskau relief camp in North Tripura, Mizoram-Tripura bor-

der Mamit district deputy commissioner Lalbiaksangi said. Lalbiaksangi told PTI over phone that while 1,319 people belonging to 207 families were from Mamit district, 26 people belonging to three families were originally from Kolasib district bordering Assam. She said that

the identification process at the Kaskau camp was not completed today as planned and would continue on Saturday. With this 3,161 Brus belonging to 482 families have so far been identified as residents of Mizoram since the identification process commenced on Wednesday last.

Committee formed for conservation of Loktak Lake

New Delhi, November 4 (PTi): The Environment Ministry has constituted a four-member committee for conservation of Loktak Lake in Manipur and also assess steps required to make it a UNESCO World Heritage site. "The Environment Ministry has constituted a four-member team for conservation and management of Loktak Lake in Manipur. "The team will visit Loktak Lake from November 7-9 and hold discussions with

the state government, its concerned agencies and other stakeholders. The consultations will also include people living in the vicinity of the lake," an official statement said. The team will review the implementation of various work carried out with financial assistance provided by the central and state governments so far for the conservation and management of the Lake. It will also suggest further interventions required for

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guwAhATi, November 4 (mexN): The Eclectic Group, a leading media and communications house of Northeast India headquartered in Guwahati, has completed 10 eventful years. Since the past one decade, the group has been bridging the gap between the region and the rest of the world, bringing opportunities to the people of the Northeast and highlighting the strengths of a resilient land. In a press meet organized at the Press Club to commemorate the event, the Eclectic Group shared their eventful journey and upcoming plans. Tanushree Hazarika, Managing Director of the Eclectic Group stated that their goal has always been to bridge the gap between the region and the rest of the world. “We have tried to showcase our region in the best possible manner,” she said. Elaborating on the edi-

jectives of NCAP, 2016 are to “enhance regional connectivity through fiscal support and infrastructure development” and to “establish an integrated eco-system which will lead to significant growth of civil aviation sector, which in turn would promote tourism, increase employment and lead to a balanced regional growth”. In this regard, Ministry of Civil Aviation has envisaged a Regional Connectiv-

torial journey, Nasreen Habib, Editor of Eclectic NorthEast stated that it has always stood for “journalism of courage”, and believed in the “power of the pen to bring social change” and to “give voice to NE India’s marginalized communities”. “We have also constantly highlighted the achievements of our people to contest the popular image of the NE as a violent zone, while there are issues, there are also success stories, often lesser-known,” he said. Former Editor of The Sentinel and one of NE India’s most well-known journalists, Dhiren Bezbaruah, who attended the event as special guest expressed delight to be a part of the celebrations. “I don’t think there is any other magazine in this region which can match Eclectic NorthEast in any aspect, be it printing or content. There are a lot of journalists who are good in every aspect but lack the courage.

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Supply of fuel and other essential items has been hit hard in Manipur following strikes called by different organisations in pursuit of their demands in the last few days. Transshipment of petroleum products has been seriously hit by economic blockade and as a results, petroleum stock has been depleted, officials in IOC Imphal informed. Over 1000 Imphalbound goods-laden trucks are currently stranded at Mao in Senapati district along the Imphal-Dimapur road on Friday, sources said. They will not move towards Imphal until provisions for adequate security arrangement are made. All Manipur Petroleum Product Transporters Association is also on strike since November 1 protesting against the Expression of Interest, a new initiative taken by IOC. People are buying petrol and diesel from black market spending a whole lot more money than necessary to meet daily requirements. All oil pumps have shut after running dry. Shortage in supply of consumer items due to the

blockade is likely to inflate the normal price in the coming days. United Naga Council (UNC) has been imposing an indefinite economic blockade along both the Imphal-Dimapur highway and Imphal-Jiribam highway to show opposition to the state government's plan to declare Sadar Hills and Jiribam as full-fledged revenue districts. Meanwhile, All Tribal Students' Union Manipur (ATSUM) said it will not withdraw the ongoing economic blockade along the highways linking landlocked Manipur. ATSUM demands a 'practical solution' to the current reservation row in Manipur University. Tribal pressure groups usually target the highways on different issues to stir up government which they often blame for neglecting their plight. All Manipur United Clubs' Organisation (AMUCO) said no new district based on ethnic lines should be made. Sadar Hills of Senapati district is considered a Kuki-dominated area and the demand of district creation has the potential to fuel tension as the Nagas do not want their "ancestral" village areas

to be included in the proposed Sadar Hills district. Manipur is home to several ethnic groups with Meitei being the largest community. The state currently has nine districts inhabited by different groups. In the case of Jiribam subdivision of Imphal East, Zeliangrong social organisations have raised opposition against converting it into a full-fledged revenue district saying the community's "ancestral land" will not be allowed to be carved out in the process. However, the Jiribam District Demand Committee (JDDC) maintains that a Jiribam district will bring about development and changes. The Congress government headed by Okram Ibobi Singh is expected to feel the heat of the political development pertaining to the twin district creation issues which are likely to have an impact on the electoral politics in the poll-bound state. Major issues like territorial integrity, ILP, Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act, and boundary disputes, are likely to dominate the state assembly polls to be held early next year.

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I, Smti. KHETONI SEMA D/o, Yevikhe resident of Saghemi Village in the District of Zunheboto, Nagaland solemnly affirm and declare on oath as here under: 1. That I am the bonafide citizen of Indian resident of above mentioned address. 2. That my name is inadvertently entered/recorded as KHETONI SEMA in all my Appointment Order, PRC, GPF Account, where as in my BANK ACCOUNT, PAN CARD and SERVICE ID it is written as KHETONI. 3. That the name KHETONI SEMA and KHETONI are same and one person. 4. Henceforth, I shall use my name as KHETONI SEMA for all official purpose & future correspondence. 5. That the statements made in para 1-4 are tore to the best of knowledge & nothing material is contested herein. Solemnly declare before me.

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conserving the lake in a holistic manner. "The committee will enumerate the steps required to be initiated for declaring Loktak Lake as a UNESCO World Heritage site," the statement said. The Ministry has asked the team to submit a report by November 15 this year. The committee will also identify the steps and actions to be taken to increase the tourism potential of Loktak Lake, the statement said.

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AFFIDAVIT FOR CHANGE IN NAME

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Dated: 24/10/2016

By this deed, I the undersigned MHONYAMO NGULLIE (New Name) previously called T. MHONYAMO NGULLIE (Old Name) doing Self-Employed and resident of Wokha solemnly declares: 1. That, for and on behalf of myself and my wife, children and remitter issue, I wholly renounce/ relinquish and abandon the use of my former name/surname of T. Mhonyamo Ngullie and in place thereof, I do hereby assume from this date the name/surname Mhonyamo Ngullie, so that I and my wife, children and remitter issue may hereafter be called, known and distinguished not by my former name/surname, but assumed name/surname of MHONYAMO NGULLIE. 2. That, for the purpose of evidencing such my determination declare that I shall at all times hereafter in all records, deeds and writing and in all proceedings, dealings and transactions, privates as well as upon all occasion whatsoever, use and sign the name of MHONYAMO NGULLIE as my name/surname in place and in substitution of my former name/surname. 3. That, I expressly authorize and request all persons in general and relatives and friends in particular, at all times hereafter to designate and address me, my wife, my children and remitter issue by such assumed name/surname MHONYAMO NGULLIE. 4. In witness whereof, I have hereunto subscribed my former and adopted name/surname of MHONYAMO and hereby affix my signature and seal if any, this 24th day of October 2016 Signed sealed and delivered by the above name: Dated: 24/10/2016 Former name: T. Mhonyamo Ngullie in presence of Name: Nzanmango Name: Rev. T. Ngullie Address: GA Colony Wokha Town Address: GA Colony Wokha Town 1st Class Magistrate, Wokha: Nagaland

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Govt slaps Rs 10,000-crore fine on RIL mumbaI, november 4 (dna): The government is seeking $1.55 billion (nearly Rs 10311.76 crore) as penalty from Reliance Industries in the case of it drawing ONGC’s natural gas that had migrated to its KG-D6 basin, PTI said in an alert. Recently, the Directorate General of Hydrocarbons had calculated the penalty amount at $1 billion (nearly Rs 6652.75 crore) and had communicated it to the Oil Ministry. The DG of Hydrocarbons is known to have considered the capital and operational expenditures undertaken by Reliance to take out the gas migrated from ONGC’s basin. On the BSE, ONGC’s shares were trading at Rs 270.25, up Rs 2.70 or 1.01% from previous close. At the time, RIL’s shares were trading down 1.51% at Rs 1,010 apiece. The 30-share Sensex was trading at 27,354.85, down 75.43 points or 0.27% from previous day’s close.

Tata Sons rejigs management team, 3 quit mumbaI, november 4 (IanS): Even as the hunt is on for a new chairman following the ouster of Cyrus Mistry, Tata Sons on Friday announced major changes in their organisational structure, including the resignation of three top executives. “Nirmalya Kumar, N.S. Rajan and Madhu Kannan have decided to explore options outside Tata Sons and have left the services of the company,” a statement from the group said. The trio was seen to be close to Mistry. The group said human resources will be overseen by S. Padmanabhan in addition to his existing responsibilities of leading the Tata Business Excellence Group, while Mukund Rajan will continue to be responsible for ethics and sustainability. Rajan is also being given the additional responsibility of overseeing the operations of the overseas representative offices of Tata Sons in the US, Singapore, Dubai and China. This apart, Harish Bhat, who oversees marketing and customer affairs, will also be responsible for managing the Tata Brand. “In the interim, he will also oversee the functions of Strategy and Business Development,” the statement said. Among the others, Gopichand Katragadda continues as Group Chief Technology Officer, and Sanjay Singh as Chief of Public Affairs out of the Delhi office.

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New UK visa norms to impact Indian IT professionals London, november 4 (PTI): In a crackdown to curb its soaring immigration figures, the UK government has announced changes to its visa policy for non-EU nationals, which will affect a large number of Indians especially IT professionals. Under the new visa rules announced last evening by the UK Home Office, anyone applying after November 24 under the Tier 2 intra-company transfer (ICT) category would be required to meet a higher salary threshold requirement of 30,000 pounds from the earlier 20,800 pounds. The ICT route is largely used by Indian IT companies in Britain and the UK’s Migration Advisory Committee (MAC) had found earlier this year that Indian

IT workers accounted for nearly 90% of visas issued under this route. The changes come just days before British Prime Minister Theresa May lands in India on Sunday for her three-day visit. “The first of two phases

of changes to Tier 2, announced by the government in March following a review by the Independent Migration Advisory Committee, will affect applications made on or after November 24 unless stated otherwise,” a UK Home Of-

fice statement said. Besides the Tier 2 ICT salary threshold hike, the other changes announced include increasing the Tier 2 (General) salary threshold for experienced workers to 25,000 pounds, with some exemptions; reduc-

ing the Tier 2 (ICT) graduate trainee salary threshold to 23,000 pounds and increasing the number of places to 20 per company per year; and closing the Tier 2 (ICT) skills transfer sub-category. A number of changes have also been announced for the Tier 4 category, which covers maintenance requirements for the Doctorate Extension Scheme. Nationals outside the European Union, including Indians, will also be affected by new English language requirements when applying for settlement as a family member after two and a half years in the UK on a five-year route to residency settlement in the UK. The new requirement will apply to partners and parents whose current

Students urged to inculcate habit of savings mokokcHung, november 4 (dIPr): To promote the cause of financial literacy/inclusion, a one day Financial Literacy Camp (FLC) supported under FIF and managed by NABARD was conducted at Model Higher Secondary School (MHSS), Mokokchung on November 3. The camp was organized by Care and Support Society, Mokokchung in collaboration with Nagaland Rural

Bank, Mokokchung sponsored by NABARD. S. Amarjit Mangang, DDM, NABARD highlighted the role played by NABARD in financial inclusion. While sharing about the Direct Benefit Transfer Policy and its importance, he advised the students to start inculcating the habit of savings and to minimize expenditure. He urged the students to create awareness to the general public

125th Technical Graduate Course (JUL 2017) Notification 2016 The Indian Army has released a notification to recruit 40 Technical Graduates through 125th Technical Graduate Course (TGC-125) (JUL 2017) at Indian Military Academy (IMA), Dehradun, Uttarakhand. Interested candidates may check the eligibility criteria and apply online from 08-11-2016 to 07-12-2016. Hyderabad, november 4 (PTI): Country’s petroleum dealers, Vacancy details who are on a two-day no-purchase Post name no. of Vacan- Pay scale Grade Pay strike since yesterday, have threatcies ened to go on a full-fledged strike on T e c h n i c a l 40 Posts PB-3/15,600- Rs. 5,400 November 15 to press for their deGraduate 39,100 mand to increase commission. Besides, petrol pumps will be Job Location: All India selling fuel for limited hours from Eligibility Criteria for Technical Graduate Recruitment: tomorrow and will not operate on Educational Qualification: The candidates applying Sundays or any other government for Technical Graduates post must have passed Engi- holidays, the Consortium of Indian neering Degree or must be in the final year of Engineering Petroleum Dealers (CIPD) said. Degree course in relevant Engineering streams. According to CIPD joint secretary Rajiv Amaram, all the 54,000 Age Limit (as on 01-07-2017): 20 to 27 years petrol pumps across the country will How to Apply: Interested and eligible candidates may observe one-day strike on November apply online through Indian Army website www.joinin- 15 if the oil companies do not heed to dianarmy.nic.in from 08-11-2016 to 07-12-2016. their demand. He said that in Telangana alone, Important Dates: over 1,400 truckloads of petrol and •Starting Date for Online Registration: 08-11-2016 diesel was not lifted yesterday and to•Last Date for Online Application: 07-12-2016 day by petroleum dealers in the state. Important Links: “We have stopped purchasing http://joinindianarmy.nic.in/writereaddata/Por- petroleum products yesterday and tal/Notification/186_1_NOTIFICATION_TGC_125_ today. From tomorrow, we will sell COURSE.pdf petrol or diesel or any other prod-

regarding financial services and facilities offered by the banks. He further said that “Vigilance Awareness Week” is being observed in the district from 31st October to 5th November 2016 in order to sensitize the people about the menace of corruption and its impact to our society. Changkimenla, Branch Manager, Nagaland Rural Bank Mokokchung shared the importance of banking,

savings, financial planning and talked on the various financial services offered by the banks for the general public. The programme was chaired by Imchawati Kichu, Managing Director, Care and Support Society. Yutsung, Principal MHSS delivered the welcome address. During the programme, the DDM took Integrity Pledge along with the participants.

leave to remain in the UK under the family immigration rules is due to expire on or after May 1, 2017. The changes follow advice by the MAC earlier this year to curb the Tier 2 ICT route and reduce reliance on foreign workers. “(Immigration) is not serving to increase the incentive to employers to train and upskill the UK workforce. Ready access to a pool of skilled IT professionals in India is an example of this,” the MAC report had said in its findings. “We did not see any substantive evidence of long-standing reciprocal arrangements whereby UK staff are given the opportunity to gain skills, training and experience from working in India,” it noted.

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IMFL worth Rs 1.68 lakhs seized, 1 arrested

Kohima, November 4 (mexN): The Kohima Police personnel posted at Tseminyu Police Station arrested one person and seized 840 bottles (70 cases) of MC Rum from NH-2 near Pughoboto Junction under Tseminyu PS jurisdiction, an official inform today. The Indian Made For-

eign Liquor (IMFL) worth 1.68 lakhs in the market was intercepted when the police personnel was conducting surprise checking and frisking of vehicles, Kohima Sub – Divisional Police Officer (South) & PRO Atu Zumvü NPS informed in a press note. One person identified

Outrageous & unacceptable: NLSF on alleged assault on juvenile

Kohima, November 4 (mexN): The Nagaland Law Students’ Federation (NLSF) today said that the assault on a minor by a police officer in Kohima on October 24 was totally “outrageous and unacceptable” bereft of any humane empathy and a flagrant contravention of code of conduct and procedure. “Juvenile are not training field for interrogation,” NLSF categorically stated condemning the incident in a press note issued though its General Secretary Medochütuo Kiewhou and Information & Publicity Secretary Roas Inato Assumi of Hebron land Zeliang. 1 Colony, Phek and a permanent resident of Thilixu village, Dimapur was taken into police custody for possession and transportation of Kohima, Novemthe banned IMFL, it added. ber 4 (Dipr): New ReA regular case was reg- serve Lotha Ekhung Koistered against the arrested hima will be celebrating person at Tseminyu P.S, the Tokhu Emong festival at police said. the Police Ground Phesa-

with invocation by Ruoko Zashiimo, Pastor Phesama Baptist Church. It was followed by a welcome speech by Sedekho Zashiimo, Vice President of the club. Highlighting the main objectives of the club, Ruopfiivi Zashiimo, the President of the club, said, “This club has a two-fold purpose, “The first is to help young people channelize their energies in productive

ways and the second is to make the members a force for positive change in the village.” Speaking on the occasion, Dziivichiito Khale congratulated the youth for this new initiative and encouraged them to be agents of change. A special number was presented by the members of the club. The programme ended with a vote of thanks pro-

opinion, with the topic “How in my opinion can public participate promote integrity and eradicate corruption,” the speaker Thungrhoni Kikon said “The pattern of corruption from our country, state to District level saddens me”. Corruption is everywhere - the field of development, including appointments of staff in the offices and even the church, she lamented The silence of people towards corruption is leading to the development of corruption, Kikon argued encouraging the people present to start voicing against corruption as good vigilance and bieng united in integrity helps eradicate corruption. A reading of pledge was led by Project Director Thungdeno Mozhui DRDA, Wokha with vote of thanks pronounced BDO

by Chükitong. The function was chaired by Block Development officer RD Block Wokha Thungbeni Ngullie. PHEK: Phek district observed Vigilance Awareness Week and Rasthriyan Sandalp Diwas (National Re-dedicating Day) under the theme ‘Public participation in promoting integrity and eradicating corruption’ organised by District Administration Phek in collaboration with State Bank of India (SBI), Phek branch on October 31 at DPDB conference hall here. Deputy Commissioner and Vigilance Officer Phek, Murohu Chotso, who was the main speaker, highlighted the active participation of State Vigilance Commission and their effort in eradicating corruption from the State. He urged all government

servants to use their power accurately and accordingly so that no offence will be committed. The lack of transparency by the Department and misuse of public facilities and funds are all part of crime, he said asserting that liabilities may lay upon a person if he or she turns to be a silent spectator of corruption. He also administered the pledge. A short speech was delivered by Birjit Singh, SBI Bank Manager Phek, where he called upon the public to refrain from fraudulence and deception by fake companies. He also asked the public to cooperate with KYC norms. Meanwhile, if any suspicions arise from phone calls, the public have been requested to lodge complaint to police station at the earliest along with their phone numbers.

cussed the ordered issued by the Directorate to the Community Health Center and Primary Health Center regarding the laundry services. Dr. Khrielasanuo, DPO RCH/UIP clarified issues regarding HMIS reports and said that certain points need to be crossed check in the reporting format such as the VHND session plan and session held; TT dose; and Ante Natal care should tally. She also mentioned whether it is Skilled Birth Attendant or not, Post Natal Care services should be given to the patient. Immunization report is not good and needs improvement, Dr. Khrielasanuo informed further highlighting the target from most of the health units were not achieved.

She also said that Haemoglobin test is mandatory for all Ante natal care check up. Dr. Tiala, Dy. CMO also gave a review on HMIS performance report for the month of September 2016 and highlighted the names of the Health Units who are not performing and pointed out the areas needing improvement. She urged the health workers to be sincere and be responsible and requested the Medical Officers to cross check the reports before submitting and to sign it. The Dy. CMO also discussed the Non Communicable Diseases- under National Programme for Prevention and Control of Cancer, Diabetes, Cardiovascular Disease and

Stroke (NPCDCS). It focuses on the cardiovascular diseases, diabetes, high blood pressure, chronic respiratory disorder and cancer which are linked to common risk factors, mainly from lifestyle related factors, such as use of tobacco, alcohol, unhealthy diet and physical inactivity. She also informed that Healthy Lifestyle Camp will be held on November 16 at Athibung PHC and urged all concerned staff’s to coordinate for the success of the programme. The next review meeting was fixed on December 7. Dr. Imnuksungba, Epidemilogist IDSP Peren, gave a power point presentation on the Rabies Awareness campaign, informed a press note recieved here.

Kohima, November 4 (mexN): The Nagaland Govt Registered Class-1 Contractors’ Union today made a proposal to the Chief Minister of Nagaland to formulate a policy of ‘selection not Election’ in ensuing Municipal and Town Councils Election. The government would be appreciated if a policy is formulated before the official announcement of the election to the Urban Local Bodies that there will be “no election but selection of candidate,” the Union President Seyiekuolie stated in a memo to the Chief Minister. “With a party less or

festival. The ekhung also invited all the in-laws residing in New Reserve colony to attend the merry making festival. Dimapur, November 4 (mexN): The Council of Nagalim Churches (CNC) and its unit churches around Hebron will be organising a combine fasting and prayer on November 6 at GHQ Church. In this regard, a press note from CNC General Secretary, Rev. Seksim Kasar has requested all the

Chen Office Complex inaugurated

moN, November 4 (mexN): Parliamentary Secretary, CAWD YM Yollow Konyak inaugurated the Mini Office Complex Chen on November 4 at Chen Town. Yollow, as chief guest thanked the elected member, officials and public of Chen for taking initiative to build the complex. He urged the people to respect and protect the government’s property and encouraged the people to catch good idea from others and fear God, and bring changes in society. Minister RD & REPA CL John said civiliza-

tion and development depend more on public. The key note address was delivered by Deputy Commissioner Mon, W.Honje Konyak and the programme was chaired by SDO (Civil) Chen Dr. Kuzonyi Wideo. The chief guest also graced the cultural programme of KU and KNSK Chen Unit, Silver Jubilee on November 4 at Chen Town. He congratulated all the pioneers and present leaders of KU and KNSK Chen Unit. He encourages the people to fear God and leads the people to the right path.

NBS on 'Chhath Mahapary' Dimapur, November 4 (mexN): The Nagaland Bhojpuri Samaj (NBS), Dimapur today informed of all the observers of ‘Chhath Mahapary’ that the arrangements for smooth conduct of puja celebrations are nearing completion in Dhansiri River Bank at Ura Village. All arrangements are nearing completion and the ‘Chhath Vratis’ are requested to contact NBS office at 9436002193, 9436014450, 9089557760

non-opposition party government in the State under your leadership, it will be an opportune time to introduce a proposal by setting up candidate in the Municipal and Town Councils election through selection,” it said. With only one year left for the State General Election, holding ULBs election at this juncture will incur huge expenditures and hamper the developmental activities, it added justifying its proposal. Selection not Election will also ensure Transparency, Accountability and Corruption-free government in the State, the Class-1 Contractors further maintained.

CNC fasting day on Nov 6

on November 4 at Chen Town.

CMO Peren holds district review meeting

Dimapur, November 4 (mexN): The Chief Medical Office, Peren District under the chairmanship of Dr. Ngangshimeren CMO organised the District Review Meeting at the CMO Conference, Peren on November 3. The meeting was attended by the District Programme Officers, Medical Officers and Health workers from the Health Centers, District and Block Program Management Unit Staff, NHM. During the meeting, the CMO stressed on the regularity of the staff and requested the staff to be in their place of posting for better service delivery. He also informed about the Common Review Mission visits to Nagaland from November 4 to 11 and dis-

ma on November 7. IGP (INT), R.P. Kikon IPS will exhort the gathering and Ex-Chairman NRLE Aremo will deliver the significance of the

posed by Khrienguzo Zashiimo, Public Relations Officer of the group. Following the vote of thanks, the members along with the chief guest placed dustbins which were prepared by the group, all around the village. This was stated in a press release issued by Rev. Fr. Dr. Anand Pereira SJ, Animator, Golden Eagles Parliamentary Secretary YM Yollow with others during the inauguration of the Mini Office Complex Chen held Club.

Vigilance Awareness Week held in Chukitong

Dimapur, November 4 (mexN): With the theme, ‘Public Participation in promoting integrity and eradicating corruption,’ the vigilance awareness week was observed today in Chükidong at Block Char BDO Office. During the occasion, the first speaker, a Class-11 student of Govt. Hr. Sec School Chükitong Renjano voiced out on the student point of view by stating that, “Corruption is a poison.” She argued that prevailing corruption in the field of economy and society is hampering every aspect of the society. Corruption starts from the highest level influencing even the lowest level, therefore remedy to it must be done according to it, she elaborated. Presenting the NGOs

the doorsteps of justice.” “We have a firm belief that the erring officer is under disciplinary action along with all officers who acted collaterally on the unqualified act,” it added. Further maintaining that the case, without doubt, must be under the scanner of Human Rights Commission, the NLSF said it will pursue the case from the frontline. “The NLSF has firmly adopted to pursue the case rigorously till justice is delivered to the victim and the erring officer punished as per the code of law,” it declared.

NRLE Kohima to celebrate Tokhu Emong

‘Golden Eagles’ club perches in Phesama phesama, November 4 (mexN): Young men from Phesama village have come together to set up a new club called ‘Golden Eagles’ with the motto, ‘Aim for the Sky.’ The club, which comprises young men from the various khels of Phesama, was inaugurated on November 2 by Dziivichiito Khale, Engineer, State Transport. The programme began

“You cannot subject minors to such cruelty and brutality as provided by the law, let alone his innocence,” it said adding that while juveniles, by law are to be produced to juvenile justice board within the “nearest time possible,” the minor was confined in locked-up and assaulted. The act of the police officer is total violation of Juvenile Justice Act resulting in “total annihilation of his rights,” NLSF further argued. In this regard, the Federation said that the serious case must be treated “expeditiously and precisely in

ULB: State Class-1 Contractors want selection, not Election

for booking of their ‘vedis’, informed NBS President RC Gupta and Secretary Pramod Singh in a press note. While all services provided by the NBS are free, it further requested the devotees to book their space in advance to avoid last minute confusion. The Samaj further urged for everyone's cooperation make the celebrations a memorable one and create an a positive impact on society.

National Workers to attend the prayer service. Guests from NagalandMission Team will be joining the program and meal will be provided after the service, it said. The CNC also encouraged all its unit churches take up earnest prayer for the nation as usual as on every first Sunday of the month.

Meetings & AppointMents NNC’s CEC meeting The annual meeting of the Naga National Council (NNC)’s Central Executive Council (CEC will be held on November 25 at the office of NNC, Peace Hall, Chedema, 10AM onwards. The Joint Secretary, Naga National Council, Nagaland Acüyi Vadeo has requested all the Regional Presidents of NNC, Central Executive Council Members, Naga Women Federation (NWF) NNC, and all Central Executives office bearers to attend the meeting without fail. No separate other information shall be served and therefore all executives are requested to come with constructive agenda to the meeting.

NLA BAC meeting Speaker, Nagaland Legislative Assembly, Chotisuh Sazo who is also the Chairman of Business Advisory Committee has convened a meeting on November 11 at 11:AM in the Assembly Committee Room to finalise the Provisional Programme for the ensuing fourteenth Session of the 12th Nagaland Legislative Assembly. All BAC Members are requested to attend the meeting without fail.

Dimapur DPDB on Nov 5 The Dimapur District Planning & Development Board (DPDB) meeting for the Month of November 2016 will be held on November 5 at Training Centre Hall, Department of Taxes opposite to Deputy Commissioner Office. The time will be 11AM as usual. This is for the information of all concerned.

NPF Wokha executive meeting There will be an executive meeting of Naga People’s Front (NPF) Wokha Division on November 9 , 10 AM onwards at its Party Office. All NPF Wokha Division Office bearers and Frontals Office bearers are requested to attend the meeting positively.

Nagaland University organises unity run Dimapur, November 4 (mexN): Nagaland University (NU) today organised a ‘Unity Run’ at its Lumami headquarters where the faculty, administrative staff, and students participated by running from the University Health Centre to I.Ihoshe Kinimi Hall. The run was organised as a part of the nationwide ‘Rashtriya Ekta Saptah’ campaign to mark the birth anniversary celebration of Sardar Vallabhai Patel, the University PRO Peter Ki informed in a press note. At the flagging off ceremony Otova Swu, Dy. Registrar (Administration) highlighted the purpose of the Unity Run while Prof. M.K. Sinha, Finance Officer stressed on the importance of unity. Unity is the basis for strength which in turn leads to progress and development, Sinha said adding, “This is true for the country in general and Nagaland University in particular.” He also shared about

Geochemists to convene at NU Dimapur, November 4 (mexN): the Department of Geology, Nagaland University will be hosting a National Seminar entitled “Geology, Geochemistry, Tectonics, Energy and Mineral Resources of Northeast India” from 9-11 November. The Annual General Meeting of the Indian Society of Applied Geochemists will also be held concurrently with the seminar. A press note from Convener, Prof. BV Rao informed that the objective of the seminar is to provide a platform for discussion of current research in petrology, geo-

chemistry, sedimentology, palaeobiolgy & stratigraphy morphotectonics, mineral & energy resources, geohazards, etc in the North East Region. The inaugural function is slated for 10:30AM at National Institute of Electronics and Information Technology (NIELIT) Conference Hall, Meriema. The Governor of Nagaland, P.B. Acharya and the Chief Rector of Nagaland University will gracing the occasion. The Convenor further invited all those interested to attend the inaugural function as well as the technical sessions.

Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel united. regarded the ‘Iron Man The Unity Run was of India’, who was instru- flagged off by Prof. N.S. mental in keeping India Jamir, Vice-Chancellor In-

charge, Nagaland University, in the presence of Prof. T. Lanusosang Registrar NU, the PRO added.

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PeoPle, life, etc...

THE MORUNG EXPRESS

How the internet is changing pronunciation Adrienne Lafrance The Atlantic

ispronouncing words, a g e n e rous friend of mine recently reminded me, isn’t necessarily a sign of dilettantism. It just means you often learn new words through reading rather than hearing. And Americans are reading like crazy these days (hey, you’re doing it right now). Despite what you’ve heard about the blossoming age of mobile video and emojibased discourse, people under the age of 30 are reading more books than their counterparts in decades past, and readers of all ages are increasingly reaching for a variety of platforms—cellphones, tablets, and laptops, along with good olefashioned paper. In an era of internet-connected smartphones, it’s possible to read more than ever— and not just books or news reports (which were always portable) but also dispatches from friends and family that now come via Facebook or text message instead of by speaking over the phone, as they might have in the pre-internet age. The ubiquity of the web has created a golden age of text much the way it’s enabled a golden age of TV and journalism (golden for the consumer, anyway): More options at a user’s fingertips, many of them freely accessible, means tougher competition—which drives up quality. (Well, the quality stuff’s out there, anyway. It doesn’t mean that’s what everybody’s always reading.) All of this text and the ways in which it’s disseminated is changing the way

A group of youths read the Quran in a mosque in Jakarta, Indonesia.

we relate to words—and to one another. Consider, for instance, the curious case of the “read receipt.” You know, the little notification that pops up for the sender of a text message once the recipient of that message has opened (and ostensibly read) the text. Or, to use “read receipt” in a typical sentence: “Why does anyone keep ‘read receipts’ turned on?” The other common question about read receipts is this: How do you pronounce the term? Do you say it in the past-tense, so it sounds like “red”? Or in the present tense, so it sounds like “reed”? This was the subject of a brief but dizzying newsroom back-and-forth on Monday among colleagues who insisted that one or the other was definitely, absolutely, without question the right way. Our dialogue never reached the proportions of the Great Dark Chocolate Debate of last week, but we still never reached a consensus. (I asked folks on Facebook and Twitter

for their opinions and received similarly passionate yet inconclusive responses.) Team “red” had a compelling case: A read receipt is a receipt that’s generated once the text message has been read. Therefore, past tense. But there was solid logic on team “reed,” too: Just think of it like a “repair receipt,” or “pay stub,” or “mailing receipt,” none of which are in the past tense even though they indicate an activity that’s already taken place. (I’m team reed, all the way. Also, “gif” has a soft “g,” like giraffe. I mean, obviously.) The debate seems to have started anew with this post on The Hairpin, where the writer Kelly Conaboy makes a case for “red.” But this question about “read receipts” and pronunciation has come up before—kind of a lot, actually. The website Mic declared “reed” the winner in 2015, citing the pronunciation used by an Apple executive describing the feature. New York magazine ar-

gued for “red” around the same time—and pointed out that the question has been floating around since at least 2010. On one hand, all this frivolous debate underscores the ouroborosian nature of web discourse in 2016. (Remember what I said before about quality?) Because who cares, really? How often do you even need to say “read receipts” aloud? On the other hand, the debate over how to pronounce something so seemingly inconsequential—and something so deeply rooted in the communications stylings of a text-based world—helps illustrate a larger shift in language and usage in the 21st century. In 2016, people aren’t just increasingly communicating by text, but they’re often doing so in real-time—meaning they’re able to address ambiguities instantly. (Without Facebook, it would have been at least mildly harder to conduct an informal poll among friends about the pronunciation of “read re-

ceipt.”) The result isn’t necessarily more precise communication, and it certainly doesn’t produce unanimity, but it does illustrate how slippery everyday language is—and has always been. One thing that’s sometimes characterized as being unique to the web is how quickly new slang can now travel to geographically disparate places. In reality, language’s geographic transmission has accelerated, but it’s a speeding-up process that’s been under way since long before the internet. Julie Coleman, author of The Life of Slang gives the examples of “ragtime”—which was first used in U.S. newspapers in 1896, but took 17 years to show up in British newspapers—compared with “jazz,” which appeared in the United States press in 1915 and was found in Britain papers just four years later. By the late 1990s, new words were transmitted from the U.S. to the U.K. in a matter of months. “More recently, because of social media, words are moving around the world almost instantaneously,” she said in a YouTube video. “It’s not necessarily that language is changing more quickly, but the transmission technologies have developed.” At the same time, real-time communication offers the potential for linguistic debate on a scale and timeframe that wasn’t previously possible—which may have some effect on how different pronunciations fall in and out of favor. But, mostly, the internet confirms for us that even when you can’t settle the question of what usage is “proper,” you can be sure it will continue to change.

Moroccan musicians use traditional sounds to confront injustice

Samir Langus performs an impromptu Gnawa concert at Jazzawiya in Agadir. (ReuTeRs Photo) Jesse Brent a veteran of Amazigh music and fusion

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rotests erupted across Morocco recently when a fishmonger named Mouhcine Fikri was crushed to death by a garbage truck after police confiscated his fish. He was killed in the town of Al Hoceima, on Morocco's northern Mediterranean coast, a region known for its resistance leaders, including Abd el-Krim, who led a revolt against French and Spanish colonization in the 1920s, inspiring Ho Chi Minh and Che Guevara with his guerrilla tactics. Though protesters have mainly called for an end to “hogra,” a term that refers to abuse and oppression by state officials, some protesters have waved flags of the Amazigh people, indigenous North Africans with distinct linguistic and cultural practices. Amazigh activists have long challenged political regimes throughout North Africa. In Agadir and Casablanca, two cities on Morocco’s Atlantic coast, musicians are reviving Amazigh music and Gnawa, music of former slaves, while making connections with international styles like reggae and heavy metal. “Many civilizations come here and fight and fight,” says Oshen, a guitar player in Tagat, an Amazigh black metal band from Agadir. “In history, Amazigh people are warriors, fighting against invaders of every culture — Romans, Greeks, Arabs.” Choosing to stay completely underground, Tagat members Oshen and Ulzasen keep their identities hidden, using pseudonyms and forgoing live concerts and press photos. Inspired by Scandinavian black metal, the band makes music about Amazigh culture, history and mythology. “It’s a modern war to protect our culture from disappearing,” says Oshen. Another cultural warrior, Ali Faiq, is

in Agadir. He has recently revived a collection of Amazigh troubadour music from southern Morocco. He discovered recordings from the 1920s at the Bibliothèque Nationale in France and reinterpreted them with older artists and younger musicians, combining the ribab (one-stringed violin) and naqqus (metallic percussion instrument) with bass, drums and piano. “The purpose is to promote this heritage and this genre of music to the world,” says Faiq. “It’s between memorial and re-creation.” Meanwhile, in Casablanca, a band called Bob Maghrib combines Gnawa with the lyrics of Bob Marley. Gnawa musicians use the guembri (a three-stringed lute made with camel skin) and perform at spiritual ceremonies of healing through trance. “Gnawa music and reggae have a lot in common,” says Saj Moor, sound artist in Bob Maghrib. “First there is the text — the lyrics are so centered around spirituality and a relationship between a master and a slave. Here, Gnawa artists chant about freedom and liberation of people. Reggae music is the same way. The tables are going to turn!” Made in Bled, another band in Casablanca, combines Gnawa and reggae with politically engaged lyrics, tackling injustice and taboo subjects like prostitution. In spite of winning prizes for their live performances, Made in Bled is effectively banned from the radio in Casablanca. “We are censored. We are boycotted. Why? For the simple reason that we sing about reality. We feel that there is suffering and we sing about it without fear, because we are artists,” says Made in Bled’s singer Salim Salah. As the protests in Morocco continue, musical connections offer the disaffected a new voice.

How Travelling Has Changed Me Seeing a way of life other than yours can be a big learning, and it can sometimes lead to transformation within

Kalyani Prasher

gerously poised on his knee. I looked up at him but he seemed to have moved on from the incident, and was back to focusing on the park. About 15 minutes later, he pushed his knee forward to the dashboard and the spider immediately clambered off his knee and on to the jeep. "The poor thing had been trying to get off me," he said, when he saw me looking quizzically at him. "I only noticed now that it was trying to reach the dashboard, so I helped him along." I wondered then about this man, who clearly had more depth than it first appeared; who thought about the spider with such tenderness … Where and when did I lose my empathy towards the unfamiliar? This was the beginning of a tentative friendship - between me and creepy-crawlies. I, who, before this, shouted, hated and felt positively icky when faced with anything that had more than four legs, learnt to calm down. This little incident taught me that a) I was in their territory and I had to respect that, b) they don't want to be near me anymore than I want to go near them, and c) observing them makes you feel less scared of them. Now, when faced with a row of ants on the staircase, my first instinct is no longer to attack them with a can of Hit. I just skip over them and we both carry on. The ants were already wise, but thanks to Yuddhishthir, I learnt to live and let live with, at least 'conventionally', the not so beautiful bits of nature.

t was the first time I noticed him properly. His eyes had a certain radiance: they sparkled with mischief, or the promise of a bright future, or, perhaps, both. Before this, Yuddhishthir had just been the friendly young chap assigned by the hotel to accompany me on excursions into the wildlife park nearby. But then he caught my attention by asking me to shut up. "It's just a garden spider, don't scream!" he said in a hushed tone, befitting a jungle. I had indeed screamed - I was in the front seat of a safari jeep and the spider was on my leg. I couldn't get off the jeep in the middle of the park and even if I could, I wouldn't have, as I was paralyzed with fear by the scary little thing. "It's a white garden spider," he repeated, looking at the creature with more affection than I could muster for most humans. "I don't care what it is, make it go away!" I said, this time whispering urgently. I was terrified, and he was interested in the classification of the species! I wanted him to pick the thing up and fling it out of the jeep right at that moment. He did something quite else. He pushed his leg towards mine and held out the cloth of his trousers to gently let the spider on to his own leg. He then drove on, as if nothing had happened. The spider crawled a little bit and then just stopped there, clinging to his knee. I sat there staring at the spider for any sudden movement - if a tiger had walked by then, I would not Learning to Accept have even looked at it. I was aghast that the man Differences In Switzerland, I learnt not was completely at ease with a creepy, white spider dan- to judge people for eating meats

that I don't. We were a group of international journalists attending a travel seminar in the Jura Mountains. It was summer, a Swiss summer, which often means non-stop rain and gloomy weather. On this trip I learnt a few things: why people in the West crave the sun (after seven days of constant rain), and that there is another version of the famous Swiss dish, fondue. In this version, you dip different meats into boiling water, broth or even hot oil (instead of cheese) and then, once it's cooked, you eat the pieces with a dipping sauce. It's a community dish; four people share one large soup bowl. There were people from Holland, China, UK, Greece, and, of course, India and Switzerland. The meats were

pierced on to the ends of long skewers and everyone dipped theirs into the bowl and ate and chatted merrily. Horsemeat was one of the meats on offer - it's quite common in Switzerland. I like to be a little adventurous on my travels (there's no point if you don't add to your experiences when you return), so I tried a piece of it, but my Chinese colleague refused. "You don't eat horsemeat?" the Swiss media guy asked. He looked surprised, as he added: "It's quite delicious." "I love horses," the Chinese replied. "I have a pet horse, I can't eat one!" "I don't understand you Western people," the Chinese journalist said as an afterthought. "You judge us for eating dogs, because they are cute

pets, but you are eating my cute pet without a problem." Everyone laughed, but a little awkwardly, now that they were made aware of their double standards. I was stunned by the simplicity with which the Chinese man underlined the truth. This was 2006, and 10 years later, I can still remember the scene exactly - I will never forget the lesson learnt. From that day on, I have always tried to understand the unfamiliar behaviour of others and if I don't, I still accept it as different, rather than be quick to judge. With one sentence, my Chinese friend had made me a better person. Learning Not to Crave for More I once met a young man

from Jodhpur who, in the prime of his youth, decided to give up his corporate job and become a nature guide at Kanha National Park. He lived in the middle of a forested area, taking people on treks, tracking wildlife in the area, earning less than I spend on movies and dinners, and with no one but the local chaiwalla and fellow guides for company. He was well educated, spoke fluent English and had good knowledge of the world around him, so I wondered why he lived like this. "What do we earn for?" he asked me, as we walked. "I am at peace here, I am happy." He celebrates his birthdays at the chaiwalla's. When his girlfriend calls, he can hardly hear her because of the bad connection, WhatsApp messages don't get delivered because he doesn't get data for days, he has no access to the latest movies and no shopping mall for hundreds of kilometres. Amazon doesn't deliver where he lives. He is not even 30. How many 30-year-olds am I likely to meet in the city who can live without all these modern-day comforts? If I hadn't ventured out of my city, I would have never asked myself the question: What do we earn for? In 2013, I quit my 10-yearold comfortable, safe job with a big media company - I was miserable doing the same thing for a decade - and stepped out into the world of financial insecurity. I would earn much less, I knew that, and, in 2016, I can tell you that I have earned much less than before, but I have one security that I didn't have earlier: I am more peaceful. I'm happier.

Learning to Do Something New I have friends who discovered their love for dance, pottery, art, photography and even God on their travels. I picked up birding as an interest while travelling across central India. Earlier, I would wonder how anyone can spend so many hours squinting into the sky, wondering if it was a bird or a leaf, but now I know birding is not about the sighting. It's the walk, the silence, the sounds of nature, the excitement of possibly sighting a rare bird, it's the thrill of listening to the call of a bird and trying to locate it … Today no one has to tell me the difference between the Malabar pied hornbill and the Oriental pied hornbill, but, more than that, it's a hobby that has helped me slow down, be a calmer person and just take it easy once in a while. Walking among the greenery is soothing even if you spot nothing. That's another thing I have learnt: A holiday is a break, a break from doing things. So take a holiday to do nothing and just see how relaxing it can be. It is true that travelling is the best type of education you can get. In Italy, I fell in love with the language and am learning Italian now. Looking at other people - how they live, eat, dress, behave - can also make you introspect and think about how you can live better, how you can spend your time on earth more effectively. There are other adventures, other learnings. Over the years, during my travels, I have also found love, once fleeting, once more long-lasting - but that's a story for another time.

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Morung Youth Express

THE MORUNG EXPRESS

Engaging youth in decision making and building a resilient society Limabenla Jamir’s passion is exemplified by her initiative

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ot many individuals seek to engage young people in decision making or foster participatory governance at the grassroots level or possess a passion to rebuild societies affected by conflicts. Meet Limabenla Jamir, the person behind North East India International Model United Nations (NEIMUN) – a non-profit educational foundation run by enthusiastic young people which seeks to provide young people a platform to “challenge each other and develop a perspective on social responsibility and optimize their potentiality”. The Founder & Director of NEIMUN has over the years been actively involved in education and leadership development of young people. Since inception, NEIMUN has been actively involved in evidence based social research on youth policies and conducts Model UN conferences during which, participants come together to discuss, debate and pass resolutions. One such conference was held recently in Dimapur from October 23 to 24. The conferences are held annually across the region and have seen over 2500 delegates participating from across the country in the past three years. Possessing a Masters in Applied Social Psychology from the Royal Holloway, University of London, with a major in Political Psychology, Jamir underwent training at the UN HQ in New York under the UN Department of Public Information as part of World Federation of United Nations Associations. She has also trained young people through Model United Nations across UK, South Korea, Italy and India. In 2014, Jamir was also nominated as a Global Shaper by the World Economic Forum (WEF) and selected as one of the youngest Founding Curator of a Global Shapers Hub. Consequent-

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ly, she started the Kohima chapter of the Hub following which a network of Hubs developed. Advocating resilience and youth participation With a passion to rebuild conflictaffected societies, Jamir is committed to building a resilient society, particularly the youth, ready to face any challenge the community may face. This, according to Jamir, has been generated from personal experiences as someone born in North East India – which is often termed as an “anthropological paradise” but is besieged with a myriad of unresolved conflicts. Speaking at a Ted Talk back in September 2016 (Watch here: https://www. youtube.com/watch?v=F-HthzOAiXg), Jamir flashed back to an incident in Mokokchung, when the town’s commercial hub was “set ablaze” by the Indian Army following a conflict with a Naga Political Group (NPG). The December 27, 1994 incident still runs deep in the memory of the Nagas, and Jamir considers it as the “inspiration for every single thing” she does today. All her actions are closely related to the passion she had since her childhood – building a resilience society particularly the youth and build to face the challenges of the community. Out shopping with her parents on

that fateful day, Jamir remembers hiding inside a shop for about half an hour when the first gunshot was heard, followed by a series of gunshots. They were forced to come out of the shop and made to lie down on the road for hours together with thousands of others, she recalls. “Watching our car burn together with many other cars, hundreds of shops around me in flames, men, women and even a little baby burnt alive, and people shot death – it’s a memory I do not want to relive again,” she adds. This December experience of mine was never recorded, written or shared before, she continued. “So are the thousands other untold stories of people from my region; of brothers being killed, sisters being raped, parents being shot or kidnapped.” Driving her points, Jamir said that the region does not talk about these experiences any more. “I look around, and I am not sure whether we have moved on, whether we have forgiven, whether we have accepted our fate, but one thing I learnt living in Nagaland, is the resilience that our people have developed over the years.” This resilience, she opined, developed with the indigenous communities in Northeast amidst sustaining one of the longest armed conflict in the world. “I believe it comes from our traditional wisdom, the social norms and values that have been passed on from generation to generation.” Jamir reveals the one value that social norm has helped develop: ‘Social Support’ – a sense of selfless help to family, villagers and the community. This value, she posits, has helped our people to adapt and recover from shocks and disturbances. During TED Talk, she fervently advocated for co-operation - within tribes, within countries, religion or simply between different age groups saying “the strength that lies in sharing the untold stories and experiences that are hidden and locked inside.”

“No matter where you are, what your background is, how your past have been, you can use your experiences to your advantage- speak out,” she urged. Taking her contention forward in an interview with The Morung Express, Jamir says that enabling youth in governance and decision making, at local and national levels is pertinent today. Young people (those below 35 years) have been considered as a hindrance for long, she claims and insists that it is time to remove preconceived notions about what young people “can do” and “should do”. “It is when you allow the youths to question, express their views without fear and take their opinions seriously that young people develop skills, build competencies and form aspirations,” she maintains. What we need today is participatory governance, she argues adding that while methods or ways may vary based on political, socio-economic and cultural context, participatory governance can be in the form of allowing young people to contribute in the decisionmaking processes, specifically on issues that affect their lives directly like investing in quality education, local transports, employment or on broader issues which affect the society. Future initiative “I am kind of a nomad right now, travelling,” she says and reveals that she spends time with the Global Shapers community of the World Economic forum and North East India International Model United Nations when she is not busy working on research analysis. “I cannot confirm much of my future projects as I am making a few decisions of which projects to take up,” she adds. Outside her immediate concern, Limabenla Jamir enjoys progressive and instrumental rock, frequent cups of coffee and baking. “I love attending youth summits, conferences and part taking in youth led non-profit organizations,” she adds as a matter of fact.

How much would you pay to travel safe?

ravellers make easy victims. Everyone knows that. The most vulnerable target for an unprincipled taxi driver or hotel owner is the person who is from out of town. “Be safe” we always add when a relative is leaving for business or on holiday. But travelling safe is not just a wish. It is a priority. We should not just be willing to pay for safety; we should grow a mindset where safety is more important than economizing on expenses. Some young Naga entrepreneurs have set up guest houses in Delhi at central locations like Safdarjung Enclave, and Krishna Nagar which offer a clean room for the night and the reassurance of being met at the airport by a taxi driver who operates for the guest house. Personally, it takes all the stress out of travelling to a city, and arriving on late flights by night especially if travelling alone. The guest houses have a very reasonable rate of 2500 rupees per night in a comfortable room with attached bathroom. Meals of wholesome Naga food are made available at very nominal rates. Meals can even be ordered before the journey is undertaken so that you arrive to find a hot meal waiting! The guest houses are homely and well maintained. They are air-conditioned with clean linen and sufficient

privacy. It is such a welcome change from a strange room in a hotel. One feels at home because that is the kind of welcome that they provide. The smell of Naga food cooking, and the easy politeness that is so much a part of Naga culture makes the guests relax and feel they have found a home away from home, in the best use of the cliché. The first time I heard someone talk about the Naga guesthouses I was already impressed. He extolled their praises, and he was right. These are not luxury hotels by any yardstick. Many of them are found in crowded middle class neighbourhoods which only taxi drivers who know their address can locate. However, they provide a very essential service which any of us can deeply appreciate. They make the traveller feel safe and taken care of. That primarily is the ordeal of travelling to new places – the stress of finding a good place to stay at, and reliable transport to get you there. The winter months are travelling months for many Nagas, both scholars, working people and traders. A good number of Nagas trade with Delhi retail outlets bringing back goods for sale during the

high season before Christmas and New Year. All the more reason to encourage the existence of such guest houses and contribute toward their upkeep ourselves. It is a win-win situation. Would you pay 2500 rupees for safety? I happily would. (Keep in mind the price will go up a bit more than that in years to come) I think this is such a great idea that it should be spread to other metropolises and towns where Nagas travel in large numbers. One of the bonuses is that it is an employment opportunity for many young and adventurous Nagas. One of the guest house owners told me that they also cater to rooms for people who visit the capital for medical reasons. Such cases receive a discounted price. As the number of our travellers increase every year, the need for these facilities will steadily be on the increase. Be safe, put your money where you will be taken care of. I understand there a quite a reliable

number of such guesthouses run by Nagas in Delhi. Below are some of addresses, and phone numbers. I could not get the others before this article went to the press, but I am sure they are easily available via student union groups or social media. If they are not, then here is a good suggestion to include them when providing information on travelling to Delhi. Let’s spread the word about these blessings far from home. 1. Bethany Home, New Delhi 196, Arjun Nagar, Safdarjung Enclave, New Delhi 1100029, Mobile: 9910667961/9871658178. Email:angelthori@gmail.com. 2. Neiba’s Guest house: House 9A, flat no 102 Krishna Nagar, B4 Block Safdarjung Enclave, New Delhi 110029. Mobile: 9953529049. 3. Balie Guest House. House no 166. Satya Niketan, near Gurudwara, Moti Bagh Naga guest house. Owners Sano and Balie, phone: 9990410792. 4. Naga Guest house no D 191 Arjun Naga, Safdarjung enclave, New Delhi 110029. VineisaSorunuo: 0091999710886/919891721294 5. KhiezoZuyie Guest house, South Extension Part I, C-36, New Delhi 110049.

How important is your routine dental check up? Dr. Aola Imcha

Perfect Smile Dental Care, Dimapur

hen a patient steps into a dental clinic, one expects to just get the tooth problem treated. It is not always so. A routine visit to the dentist for a check -up can uproot many undiagnosed systemic diseases in a patient as it is always inter- related. A careful examination of the oral cavity may reveal findings of an underlying systemic condition, by detecting a sign or symptom in your mouth and lead to early diagnosis and hence early treatments. Here are just some of the common conditions a dentist can look out for that can affect your overall health accordingly. Diabetes Mellitus: It is a chronic condition associated with abnormal high levels of sugar glucose in the blood. People with diabetes are most

likely to develop gum diseases because they have a decreased ability to fight bacterial infections, including those in the mouth. Moreover serious gum and periodontal problems will make it more difficult for people to control their blood sugar. When a patient shows signs of bone loss, swelling and frequent gum abscesses/ bleeding that do not response to normal treatment those signs can indicate that the patient is diabetic or have other existing systemic diseases. Also, usually diabetic patients have a tendency to have dry mouth leading to more dental problems. So, a regular dental check –up is a must to maintain your oral health. Heart diseases: Gums diseases are a very common problem in a patient that suffers from heart conditions. Your gums are very vascular and so severe swollen gums with bacteria may increase the risk of heart attacks and

strokes. One potential link is that inflammation in the mouth increases inflammation in other parts of the body, including the arteries. This inflammation may play a role in heart attacks or strokes. So, by actually treating your gum diseases, you may be able to lower your risk of heart attack or stroke. If you have a family history of heart disease, one should take more care to keep your gums healthy always by proper brushing, flossing and regular dental check up etc Oral Cancer: First sign is often a small red or white spot or sore in the mouth. It can appear anywhere in your mouth, cheeks, gums, lips, tongue etc. Often it goes unnoticed because it’s painless or at the back of the mouth etc. By scheduling a regular check up, it can be detected early and undergo test to check if its precancerous lesions etc and go for further treatment accordingly.

Gastritis: Dental erosion is one of the major problems which are commonly detected in all ages. Most common sign is the erosion of the enamel on the lingual surface of maxillary anterior teeth in a patient with gastroesophageal reflux disease. Eventually the tooth becomes yellowish and sensitive because of the exposure of dentin. Dental erosion is a irreversible process and can be corrected only by restorative procedures. Anemia: It is a condition where your red blood cell count is lower than normal and because of such a condition one common symptom is paleness of the gums, mucous membranes inside the mouth as well as palms of the hand and linings of your eyes. It can also be detected during a normal dental check up. HIV associated diseases: Common manifestations include xerostomia, candidiasis,

oral leukoplakia, herpes and severe necrotising ulcerative gingivitis are some signs and symptoms associated with the disease. Bruxism: It is an involuntary habitual grinding of the teeth especially during sleep. Stress is indicated as one of the major causes of such conditions. A dentist can easily diagnose it during oral examination as this is characterised by grinding of the teeth and clenching of the jaws that leads to wearing of the tooth, breakage, hairline fracture and eventually bone loss due to the constant trauma. Patient will also complain of sensitivity of the teeth. These above conditions are just some of the oral manifestation of systemic conditions that can be detected during a normal dental examination. So, it’s very important to have a routine dental check-up to maintain ones oral hygiene and also for the well beings of your overall health conditions.

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Owning the responsibility lies with the masses Peteneinuo Kire Jamir This has been on my mind for a long time and I have finally decided to share my thoughts... For whatever it's worth. It is not meant to please or displease any person. Of late, I have noticed that when anyone talks about Nagaland, bad roads, bad electricity and of course, corruption is the first three things that come synonymous. It is all well and true. There is no doubting that. But as Christians, haven't we learnt that we should first take the plank out from our eyes before pointing at the speck in someone else's eye?. We want good roads. Unanimously agreed! But I feel that we beggars can't be choosers! What have we done to order warrants on the government for good roads?! Have we even earned that right to ask for such roads?! Sadly, the answer is NO! We, as a people have become very comfortable with the freebies handed out to us so that everything that we want to do, we search for 'free' things. We don't want to financially aid to the maintenance/construction of roads by paying a small fee. We want to ensure proper electricity to the state but how can we do that if we don't so our share of paying electric bills on time or if we steal electric lines instead?. YET!... We want all the good things free!!! Come to corruption. Don't think only the politicians or the bureaucrats are corrupt. We all are! For us Nagas, corruption IS a way of life. Sadly. And much as it is hard to hear, it is rampant even down to the student levels. In order to have un-corrupt politicians, we need to have un-corrupt voters!!! There are not many of us that can adhere to that, is there? Change can only come from the masses!! We see throughout history that only when the masses make a stand, that change happens!!! Revolutions are because of the masses!! It can be both for good or bad. But the power of the people is the underlying force! Do we want change? YES!!! We all do!! We need to first of all stop pointing fingers!!! Let us introspect within ourselves and see that only when we can change ourselves, then can we change our environment... Our roads, electricity, corruption, government. And this change can come about only if we realise that as Christians we are all in the brotherhood of Christ.. That we are responsible for one another just as the same as Jesus was responsible for all of us, all our sins. He changed all our sins through His death.. Can we not change all our petty ways for Him?..

The Nagalim for Christ Kharingyo Shimrah: Is the Nagalim for Christ; why the Naga people declare that Nagalim is for Christ, and why the Nagalim that we declare for Christ has become the blood-pool of Human Right? Nagalim for Christ: Nagalim is a Christian state and there is no wrong to declare that Nagalim is for Christ. The Naga people has been fighting for their self-determination and Naga nation based on historical right and political right since British rule in Nagalim, which lead to blood-pool of Human Right; the Naga’s Sovereignty should be earned by the Nagas but it wouldn’t be given neither by India nor by Burma, however we should work for recognition from the other countries especially in the UNO by the Veto Power Nations. I would like to say, Glory be the God to the sovereign lord, for he has given a national right to the Nagas citizenry, as He has given to every nations. Naga deserves freedom, justice, peace, development, identity and a nation in my point of view. Nagalim is a nation under Indian colonial state inherited from the Great Britain. The illegal occupation of Nagalim by foreigners continues one after another with western education and Christianity. We can’t admit colonial policy at all; however, we welcome education and good gospel. Nagalim for Christ is one of the best and the most convincing statement I have ever heard from the so-called National workers and Naga missionaries. Most of the Nagas are religious and nationalist in my analysis on Naga Society; we need our National workers to protect our Naga ancestral homeland from foreign illegal occupation, and Naga National Workers need us to support them in vice-verse under the panel of ‘Nagalim for Christ’. I recall, Late Mr. Angerus Shimrah (Kilonser) once said to me; “the God of Abraham and Isaac is with the Naga people and God answer our prayer in the form of rain and clouds which come as a safeguard for the Naga National workers in war-zone and we enjoy the support of the people; moreover, the younger generation will have the same support, if they reveal the enthusiastic work on Nagalim for Christ.” He was a truly dedicated national worker and a believer of Christ who has fixed his eyes on ‘Nagalim for Christ’. Every citizen of Nagalim has equal role and responsibility but in different gifted talent and capacities; every one of us can perform our roles and responsibilities with sincerity, honesty, integrity and dedication for Nagalim. The civil society has certain roles to play for national building, Naga Army has tough task to protect Naga nation, and Indian government servicemen have their roles to strengthen our movement; we all should perform our role and responsibility in our best level for the sake of Naga Motherland. However, Naga citizens have a problem in the present political scenario; many citizens have confused who are really struggle for Naga sovereignty (Nagalim for Christ) with sincerity and integrity? Because there are many faithful soldiers in different factions but some have totally turned away from Christ and are harassing the Naga civil society in the name of Naga national movement and violating God’s laws and Natural Law. We the Naga should be united under one administrative-roof and we must make peace with God and with Naga people (our-self) in the very first step or else our claim for “Nagalim for Christ” will be a mockery in the sight of human society... Disclaimer: The opinions expressed here are the views of the individual and do not necessarily reflect the views and opinions of The Naga Blog.

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INDIA

THE MORUNG EXPRESS

Emergency-like' government ban on NDTV sparks uproar

New Delhi, November 4 (iANS): Journalists and major opposition politicians on Friday strongly condemned and asked the government to immediately rescind its Emergencylike decision to ban Hindi news channel NDTV India for a day for airing "strategically sensitive details" during the Pathankot terror attack. The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting has directed the news channel to go off air from the midnight of November 8 to midnight of November 9 for allegedly breaching broadcast norms in its coverage of the January 2 terror attack on the IAF base in Punjab. The NDTV in a statement strongly refuted the charges and said it "is examining all options" to challenge the government order likened to Emergency days in India, which ranks 133 among 180 countries in the 2016 World Press Freedom Index by Reporters Without Borders.

Nation comes first: BJP on NDTV India ban New Delhi, November 4 (PTi): BJP today supported the government's decision to ban news channel NDTV India for a day, saying the nation comes first and there cannot be any compromise with national security. "We support the freedom of press in a democracy. But nation comes first and there cannot be any compromise with national security," its National Secretary Shrikant Sharma said. The one-day ban over the channel's coverage of Pathankot terror attack drew sharp condemnation from Opposition parties and media bodies which called it "shocking and authoritarian" and reminiscent of Emergency days. The leaders of the non-BJP parties and the media bodies also demanded immediate withdrawal of the order imposing the blackout on November 9. "Every channel and newspaper had similar coverage. In fact NDTV's coverage was particularly balanced. After the dark days of the Emergency when the press was fettered, it is extraordinary that NDTV is being proceeded against in this manner," the NDTV said. The channel has the op-

tion to appeal the order before a tribunal. Rallying behind the news channel, the Editors Guild of India, the Broadcast Editors Association (BEA), the News Broadcasters Association (NBA), the Indian Journalists Union (IJU) and the All India Newspaper Editors

Conference (AINEC) all condemned the government decision that came after the recommendation of an inter-ministerial panel instituted by the Information and Broadcasting Ministry. The Editors Guild said it was an "unprecedented decision" that violated the freedom of the media and therefore of the citizens of India. "(It) amounts to harsh censorship imposed by the government reminiscent of the Emergency," it said. The Guild said the central government with this decision had entrusted itself with the power to intervene in the functioning of the media and take arbitrary punitive action when it did not agree with the coverage. Echoing the concern, the BEA demanded an immediate withdrawal of the order while NBA wondered why the government singled out NDTV when other channels also covered the terror attack

and "all such reports were available in the public domain". The Indian Journalists Union said the government action "portended coming back of the dark days of Emergency when the media was gagged". The Mumbai Press Club, which represents over 2,500 journalists, said the decision "does not augur well for freedom of expression of the country". Added the All India Newspaper Editors Conference: "It is a murder of the freedom of speech and expression, which is a step towards totalitarianism." Opposition condemn ‘unprecedented’ decision Political leaders, including Congress Vice President Rahul Gandhi, RJD leader Lalu Prasad and Delhi and West Bengal Chief Ministers Arvind Kejriwal and Mamata Banerjee also condemned the "unprecedented" decision that they said reflected the government's Emergency-

like attitude. "Detaining opposition leaders, blacking out TV channels - all in a day's work in Modiji's India. NDTV Banned - shocking and unprecedented," Gandhi tweeted. Kejriwal said he hoped the "whole media" would go off air for a day to express solidarity with NDTV India. Banerjee said: "The NDTV ban is shocking. If the government had issues with the Pathankot coverage, there are provisions available. But the ban shows an Emergency-like attitude." Lalu Prasad questioned Prime Minister Modi over "what kind of democracy" he was building in India. Swaraj Abhiyan of activists Yogendra Yadav and Prashant Bhushan said banning NDTV "is a clear indication that the present government is intolerant to any independent voices. The message is loud and clear - Either fall in line, or get muzzled!"

Reward for tracing JNU student raised to Rs 2 lakh New Delhi, November 4 (iANS): Delhi Lt. Governor Najeeb Jung on Friday met senior police officers to know the fate of a JNU student missing for about three weeks. The reward for tracing him has been raised to Rs 2 lakh. "All out efforts are being made to trace Najeeb," Jung's office said in a statement after his meeting with Special Commissioner of Police P. Kamraj, Joint Commissioner of Police R.P. Upadhyay and Special Investigation Team head Manishi Chandra. Jung's meeting came a day after Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal visited the Jawaharlal Nehru University campus and urged the students to take their protests to the India Gate complex in the city's heart. Najeeb went missing from the JNU after a tiff with alleged members of the Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad (ABVP). The ABVP has denied any involvement in his disappearance. "Police have posted over 20,000 posters in Delhi and outside. The SIT has checked with over 300 auto-rickshaws plying in the area," the statement said.

Kerala CPI-M suspends Councillor accused of rape ThriSSur (KerAlA), November 4 (iANS): The CPI-M on Friday suspended P.N. Jayanthan, a party Municipal Councillor, and another party worker after a woman accused the two of raping her. K. Radhakrishnan, a former assembly Speaker and presently the Thrissur district secretary of the CPI-M, made this announcement after a series of party meetings. ",A detailed probe is already on by the police and the party also will further look into it," said Radhakrishnan. The issue flared in the assembly on Friday when the Congress accused the Kerala government and the CPI-M of shielding Jayanthan and three others who raped the woman in Thrissur district two years ago. The 2014 case became public on Thursday when the victim along with her husband and two women activists told her horrid experience to the media in the state capit

SIMI encounter: MP CM gives into demand for judicial probe Hindu Sena celebrates Donald bhoPAl, November 4 (PTi): A judicial probe into the jailbreak by eight SIMI activists and their killing has been ordered by Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan, giving into the demand by opposition which has raised questions on claims by police about the Monday encounter. The state government had earlier announced a probe by an SIT comprising CID officers into the encounter and a separate investigation by former Director General of Police Nandan Dubey into the jailbreak but the Congress and other opposition parties had been

pressing for a judicial probe An official release issued late last night here stated that the judicial probe will be conducted by retired High Court Judge Justice S K Pandey. State Home Minister Bhupendra Singh today said Pandey will also give his recommendations on improving security in prisons. The BJP government led by Chouhan has vociferously defended the police action and accused the opposition of "politicising and communalising" the issue. The party today said that the judicial inquiry has been ordered as

the state government has nothing to hide. Meanwhile, Jail Minister Kusum Mehdele rejected allegations that there was lax security at the prison and that a large number of security personnel were posted with ministers. A PIL was also filed in the Madhya Pradesh High Court yesterday on the issue demanding judicial probe into the incident. The undertrial activists of the outlawed SIMI escaped from the central jail here on the intervening night of October 30-31 and were subsequently killed in an encounter on the out-

skirts of the city on October 31. Since the encounter took place, conflicting versions from police and state Home Minister surfaced, leading to allegations that it might be fake. A controversy also raged over the police action following the daring pre-dawn jail-break, after TV channels showed footage purportedly from the encounter site in which a policeman is seen pumping bullets into a man from close range after some unidentified person takes out what appears to be a knife said to be in a plastic cover and places it back.

Hospital staff in Karnataka arrested Do not invest in tobacco units: for stealing babies for illegal adoption Health Ministry to govt institutions CheNNAi, November 4 (ThomSoN reuTerS FouNDATioN): Six hospital staff in Karnataka have been charged with stealing babies and young children and selling them to childless couples in an illegal adoption racket, police in Karnataka state said on Friday. The three men and three women, who worked as nurses and lab technicians at five private hospitals and a governmentrun hospital in Mysuru city, were part of a bigger, organised gang involved in trafficking children, investigating officer Ravi Channannavar said. "The gang targeted poor couples coming to the hospitals to deliver or get an abortion, in which case they convinced them to deliver the child. They would then steal the babies," he told the Thomson Reuters Foundation. In other cases, the gang would steal

children from beggars on the streets and sell them for 200,000 rupees ($2,995) in cities like Bengaluru. "Our investigations have revealed that the group had sold at least 15 children to different childless couples," Channannavar said. "We have rescued three children so far and are looking for the others. There may be many more." Statements by the arrested gang members indicate the involvement of a doctor as well, police said. The six were arrested on Tuesday following a lengthy investigation triggered in April when police received a complaint from a woman who said her two-year-old son had been snatched off the street. Crime data released by the Indian government in August showed more than 40 percent of human trafficking cases in 2015 involved children being bought, sold and exploited as modern day slaves.

New Delhi, November 4 (PTi): With India hosting a global conference on tobacco next week for the first time, the Union Health Ministry has written a letter to Finance Ministry to direct government institutions not to invest in companies involved in tobacco manufacturing. India is all set to host the Seventh Session of the Conference of Parties (COP7) to World Health Organization (WHO) Framework Convention on Tobacco Control (FCTC) from November 7-12, 2016 at Greater Noida which will be inaugurated by Union Health Minister J P Nadda. The move comes after India also decided to push for incorporating smokeless tobacco as an agenda at the conference since there is a large number of people in India who are increasingly opting for smokeless form of tobacco. A letter of representation has been sent to the Finance ministry about not investing in companies involved in tobacco production, a top Health ministry official said. Around 1,500 delegates are expected to participate in the conference from around 180 countries.India ratified the treaty on February 27, 2005 and is obligated to comply with the treaty provisions and its guidelines to reduce tobacco consumption globally.

Over 11,000 NGOs lose licence for foreign funding New Delhi, November 4 (hT): More than 11,000 nongovernment organisations have lost their foreign funding registration because they did not apply for renewal of licence by June-end, the home ministry announced. The Centre’s decision brings down the number of not-forprofit organisations permitted to receive foreign funding to 20,500, less than half of what it was two years ago when 42,500 were registered under the Foreign Contribution Regulation Act (FCRA) 2010. The home ministry said it had cancelled FCRA registration of 10,000 organisations in 2015 because they did not file their annual returns for three years in a row. Many of these organisations were defunct or did not want the FCRA registration in any case. In a notice put on its website late on Thursday, the ministry listed 11,319 organisations that had not applied for renewal of registration by the June 30 deadline this year. “Their validity of registration is deemed expired from 1 November 2016,” it said.

Among those in this list are about 50 orphanages, hundreds of schools and institutions such as the Indian Statistical Institute and reputed NGOs like the Salaam Baalak Trust that works for street children. The Foreign Contribution Regulation Act 2010 — it replaced a 1976 law by the same name — ended the system of permanent registration, and required NGOs to seek renewal of their licence every five years. The first five-year term ended in September this year. The Home Ministry had extended their registration by a month, to October-end, as it had not been able to complete the formalities. This led Voluntary Action Network India (VANI), the umbrella organisation for the NGO sector, to urge the Centre to give NGOs more time. This was the first time that several NGOs were going to seek renewal and may have slipped on the deadline. Harsh Jaitli, VANI’s chief executive officer, said the lower number of FCRA NGOs also reflected the declining foreign contribution into developmen-

tal organisations. “People are finding it extremely difficult to follow this law,” he told HT, adding that “opaqueness in decisionmaking” was only making it tougher. For instance, Jaitli said, the home ministry “closed” about 1700 renewal requests this week — “in many cases without giving any justification”. The law does not define what closing an application is. “You can either accept an application or reject it,” he said. But civil society groups that have often opposed government plans are unlikely to get any political support. In its original form, the FCRA was enacted to restrict flow of foreign funds to civil society groups during the 1975-77 Emergency, but successive governments found it useful to keep the groups under control. Parliament had passed a stringent version of the FCRA in 2010, with the Congressled UPA government insisting that NGOs that rely on foreign funds had to be prepared for greater scrutiny.

Trump 'victory' a few days early

Members of Hindu Sena, a right-wing Hindu group, symbolically celebrate the victory of U.S. Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump in the upcoming U.S. elections, in New Delhi on November 4. (REUTERS Photo)

New Delhi, November 4 (reuTerS): Hindu Sena, an Indian fringe group, on Friday celebrated the "victory" of U.S. presidential contender Donald Trump, hailing his friendship with diaspora Indians and backing his call to ban immigration by Muslims from countries hit by Islamic militancy. With drums banging and speakers blaring, the Hindu Sena, or Hindu Army, gathered at Jantar Mantar - New Delhi's answer to London's Speakers' Corner - to proclaim to a knot of TV crews that Trump had "already won" the Nov. 8 vote. "Trump's victory is confirmed early, due to his thoughts against Islamic terrorism and love for India and Hindus," said Vishnu Gupta, the Hindu Sena's selfstyled national president. Trump uttered the memorable phrase "I love Hindu" at

a cultural event in New Jersey last month organised by supporters of his candidacy from the Indian diaspora. That sentiment has not played so well with many diaspora Indians who are secular or belong to other faiths and, as a group, lean more towards supporting Democrat Hillary Clinton. But as far as the Hindu Sena is concerned, the feeling is mutual. Its celebration at a roadside stall featured posters bearing the slogans, "India Loves Trump" and "Trump Our Only Hope". One supporter held up a portrait of Trump with a tilak, or religious mark, on his forehead and held a sweet to his mouth. India has not officially endorsed either Trump or Democratic contender Hillary Clinton but has seen a warming in bilateral ties between outgoing President Barack Obama and Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

Rahul Gandhi says PM Modi 'lied' about implementation of OROP

New Delhi, November 4 (iANS): Congress Vice President Rahul Gandhi on Friday accused Prime Minister Narendra Modi of betraying soldiers and former servicemen by "lying" about implementation of the One Rank One Pension (OROP) scheme. The Congress leader also sought a government apology for the police manhandling of the family of retired Subedar Ram Kishan Grewal, who killed himself by swallowing poison over the scheme for military veterans. Gandhi, who was detained by Delhi Police thrice in two days over the issue, told the media here that he met some 80 ex-servicemen and "they said what Modiji is calling OROP implementation is only pension enhancement". "Narendra Modiji, you should stop lying and work to implement the OROP," the Congress leader said. "If you have implemented OROP, why are they protesting at Jantar Mantar? The truth is that the government of India has not implemented it,"

Gandhi said, referring to a relay hunger strike that began on Tuesday for rectification of anomalies in the scheme. The scheme, announced in September 2015, among other measures, is meant to ensure equal pension to servicemen who retired on the same rank and after the same duration of service, regardless of the year of retirement. However, retired soldiers have been alleging that the government has not addressed their concerns fully about disparity in pension payments. The issue snowballed into a major political war after Grewal, 70, a former Rajputana Rifles subedar, demanding immediate implementation of the scheme, committed suicide by consuming poison at a Delhi park on Tuesday evening. Gandhi was detained twice on Wednesday as he tried to meet Grewal's grieving family. Also detained were Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal and Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia. The Congress leader, who was among politicians that

reached Grewal's village in Bhiwani to attend his cremation, was again detained on Thursday evening as he tried to join the protest march of the Congress party over the illegal detention of Grewal's grieving family by the police in Delhi. The Congress leader said on Friday that the ex-servicemen he met discussed with him issues regarding the government's claim about implementation of the scheme. "The most important thing they said is that it's not about money but the respect and justice we owe them," Gandhi said, asking the Prime Minister to grant them "their right and the government has to (do) it." "They also said if the government tells us clearly that they can't pay us our money, then we won't demand that." Recalling how Delhi Police detained Grewal's family members at a police station, Gandhi alleged that they were "dragged and beaten". "I was detained, I don't have issues with that, but detaining the family of the ex-serviceman is not good," Gandhi remarked.

"No government should ever do this to its people, not to talk about soldiers who give their lives for the nation. The government must apologise," he added. The Congress leader said the government should respect its soldiers and fulfill their demands of OROP, 7th Pay Commission and the disability pension. Lashing out at the Central government, Gandhi said, "The government has written off Rs 110 lakh crore of 15 businessmen, but it has no money for the farmers and soldiers of the country." "What is happening today?" Gandhi asked. Youth Congress workers also staged a protest march against the Modi government and Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar over the issue of OROP, and burnt their effigies. The march was held from its office on Raisina Road to Prime Minister's Office in Central Delhi area, but they were stopped by the police. The police had to use water cannons to stop the protesting workers.

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Iraqi forces push deeper into east Mosul ALI RASH/ERBIL, NovEmBER 4 (REutERS): Iraqi special forces recaptured six districts of eastern Mosul on Friday, a military statement said, expanding the army’s foothold in the Islamic State stronghold a day after its leader told his jihadist followers there could be no retreat. An officer in the elite Counter Terrorism Service said CTS troops launched a major operation against the militants, who are now almost surrounded in their last major urban redoubt in Iraq. CTS special forces took over the neighbourhoods of Malayeen, Samah, Khadra, Karkukli, Quds and Karama, the statement said, inflicting heavy losses on the militant fighters and raising the Iraqi flag over buildings. One special forces officer told Reuters the CTS units may try to push all the way to the Tigris river, which runs through the centre of Mosul. Iraqi television footage from the east of the city showed grey smoke rising, and a Reuters reporter in the village of Ali Rash, 7 km (4 miles) to the south east, heard helicopter gunships and cannon fire. Volleys of automatic rifle fire, possi-

IS kills hundreds, seeks child recruits around Mosul: UN says

Iraqi security forces launch a rocket towards Islamic State militants during clashes at the frontline in Ali Rash village, southeast of Mosul, Iraq on November 3. (REUTERS Photo)

bly from the militants, were also audible. A senior officer in the village said Iraqi troops had also taken two thirds of another Mosul district, Intisar, in the same eastern section of the city. Islamic State fighters “are trying to get away”, Lieutenant-General Qassem Jassim Nazzal told Reuters. In a sign of the fierce resistance which soldiers

have encountered since entering the city on Monday, Nazzal said they blew up six bomb-laden cars, killed two suicide bombers, and killed 30 other people. In the village of Ali Rash, retaken by Iraqi forces sweeping towards Mosul from the south and the east, the bloated and blackened bodies of three Islamic State fighters, dressed in khaki trousers and military boots, were left out in the open.

GENEvA, NovEmBER 4 (REutERS): Islamic State militants have killed hundreds of people, including 50 deserters and 180 former Iraqi government employees, around their stronghold of Mosul, U.N. human rights spokeswoman Ravina Shamdasani said on Friday. They also transported 1,600 people from the town of Hammam al-Alil to Tal Afar, possibly for use as human shields against air strikes, and told some they may be taken to Syria. They also took 150 families from Hammam al-Alil to Mosul on Wednesday. Militants told residents of Hammam al-Alil that they must hand over their children, especially boys above the age of nine, in an apparent recruitment drive for child soldiers, she said. IS militants were holding nearly 400 Kurdish, Yazidi and Shia women in Tal Afar, and had possibly killed up to 200 people in Mosul city, she said. The U.N. also had reports of air strikes causing civilian deaths, including one on Wednesday evening that reportedly killed four women and injured 17 other civilians in the al Qudus neighbourhood in eastern Mosul.

“They’re criminals, let a cross-border caliphate dethe dogs eat them,” another clared by Islamic State leader officer said. Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi from a Mosul mosque two years ago. SPECIAL FORCES Islamic State also holds Iraqi regular troops large parts of neighbouring and special forces, Shi’ite Syria, but Mosul is by far the militias, Kurdish pesh- largest city under control of merga fighters and other the ultra-hardline militants groups backed by U.S.-led in either country, and the air strikes launched their campaign to retake it is the campaign to retake Mosul most complex in Iraq since nearly three weeks ago. the 2003 U.S.-led invasion Winning back the city which toppled Saddam would crush the Iraqi half of Hussein and unleashed a

decade of turmoil. In a speech released on Thursday Baghdadi - whose whereabouts are unknown - said there could be no retreat in a “total war” against the forces arrayed against Islamic State, telling fighters they must remain loyal to their commanders. Mosul is still home to nearly 1.5 million people, who risk being caught up in brutal urban warfare. The United Nations has warned

of a potential humanitarian crisis and a refugee exodus, although Iraqi officials say Islamic State is holding the civilian population as human shields. The United Nations says 22,000 people have been displaced since the start of the Mosul campaign. That figure excludes thousands from outlying villages forced to head back to Mosul by retreating Islamic State fighters who used them as human shields.

shaken by artillery and rocket barrages launched from their districts towards the advancing troops. AswellastheIslamicState resistance in Mosul itself, the militants have launched diversionary attacks across the country since the start of the offensive. In the town of Shirqat, about 100 km (60 miles) south of Mosul, militants stormed a mosque and several houses early on Friday, a local police officer said, killing seven soldiers and fighters from the Shi’ite Popular Mobilisation force. The insurgents crossed from the eastern bank of the Tigris into the town at 3 a.m., taking over al-Baaja mosque and fanning out into alleyways. Security forces imposed a curfew and said reinforcements from the Popular Mobilisation, or Hashid Shaabi, forces were being sent to the town. In their drive towards Mosul, Iraqi troops and Kurdish peshmerga fighters have closed in from the north, from the eastern Nineveh plains and up the Tigris from the south. The Hashid Shaabi forces of mainly Shi’ite militias joined the campaign on Saturday, launching an offensive to cut off the west.

ROCKET LAUNCHERS Mosul residents, speaking to Reuters by telephone, said Islamic State fighters were deploying artillery and rocket launchers in and near residential areas. Some were hidden in trees near the Wahda district in the south, while others were deployed on the rooftops of houses taken over by the militants in the Ghizlani district close to Mosul airport, they said. “We saw Daesh (Islamic State) fighters installing a heavy anti-aircraft machine gun alongside a rocket launchpad, and mortars as well,” one Mosul resident said. People in southern and eastern neighbourhoods reported on Thursday night that their houses had been

Thailand: Junta & ousted PM Yingluck seek Suu Kyi says peace needed for Myanmar’s development NovEmBER 4 ties and the majority Burrice farmers’ support ahead of 2017 election toKYo, (REutERS): Myanmar mans has prompted many

BANGKoK, NovEmBER 4 (REutERS): Thailand’s politically powerful rice farmers are becoming the new battleground between the country’s junta and ousted Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra, with both trying to woo their support amid concerns of a flashpoint ahead of 2017 elections. Yingluck on Friday attacked the military government’s recent rescue packages worth at least $1.70 billion aimed at stabilising low rice prices as it tries to maintain stability ahead of the general election. “The military government’s latest rice measures are no different from the rice pledging policy (of my government),” Yingluck told reporters outside a Bangkok court on Friday. The military overthrew Yingluck in 2014, charging her government with corruption. She is currently in court fighting charges of criminal negligence over her government’s rice subsidy scheme which paid farmers above-mar-

ket rates rice. Critics say the scheme, which helped sweep her to power in 2011, haemorrhaged billions of dollars. Last month authorities fined Yingluck 35 billion baht ($1.00 billion) over her government’s rice scheme. Thailand is the world’s second-largest rice exporter. Yingluck cannot run in the 2017 election because the junta banned her from politics for five years but that hasn’t stopped her from making a series of crosscountry trips that her team says are aimed at keeping her in the public eye. For more than a decade, Thailand has been rocked by clashes between supporters of Yingluck and her brother, former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra, who was ousted in a 2006 coup, and those who back the royalist-military establishment. On Thursday, Yingluck visited rice farmers in the northeastern province of Ubon Ratchathani. Thailand’s rice farmers have

traditionally supported the Shinawatra family. “Low rice prices are a truth and a burden for the people which should be a burden for, and the responsibility of, every government,” Chayika Wongnapachant, Yingluck’s niece and aide, wrote on Twitter, along with photographs of a tearful Yingluck next to farmers in Ubon Ratchathani. Government spokesman Sansern Kaewkamnerd warned the former premier not to use farmers for political gain. “I believe people will be uncomfortable with the fact farmers’ problems are being used as a political tool,” Sansern said. Manas Kitprasert, head of the Thai Rice Millers Association, resigned on Thursday after Prime Minister Prayuth Chanocha said this week that rice millers and politicians were colluding to drive down rice prices for political reasons. Manas denied the accusations.

must have peace to carry out sustainable development, leader Aung San Suu Kyi said on Friday, as human rights activists say conflict in the north of the troubled state of Rakhine has led to civilian abuse by the military. Nobel Peace Prize winner Suu Kyi is in Japan on a five-day visit to court investment and aid, as an upsurge in violence against the persecuted Muslim minority Rohingya at home poses the worst crisis of her six months in power. She has faced mounting criticism abroad for her government’s handling of the crisis in Rakhine, where soldiers are accused of raping and killing civilians and where aid workers were refused access until the government on Thursday agreed to allow such work to resume. The violence is the most serious to hit Rakhine since hundreds were killed in communal clashes in 2012. But tension between Myanmar’s ethnic minori-

groups to take up arms and fight the military on the fringes of the country since independence in 1948. “We are still not at peace, there is still armed conflict between various ethnic groups in our country,” Suu Kyi told Japanese business leaders. “We must have peace in order that our development may be stable and sustainable.” She gave no further details. Suu Kyi has not directly commented on calls from human rights experts urging the government to investigate the allegations of abuse in Rakhine, or on statements from human rights monitors, although she has urged the military to act with restraint. “We want all our ethnic peoples to feel that they have an equal chance to progress, that it is truly a nation made up of diverse peoples but united in our purpose to be a society that is at harmony,” she told the business leaders. The Rakhine military

Myanmar State Counsellor Aung San Suu Kyi delivers a speech at the opening of a dinner hosted by Japan’s Prime Minister Shinzo Abe at the State Guest House in Tokyo, Japan, on November 2. (REUTERS Photo)

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 that has included a string of foreign trips as the crisis deepened.

South Korea’s Park says “hard to forgive myself” for political crisis SEouL, NovEmBER 4 (REutERS): A tearful and apologetic South Korean President Park Geunhye said on Friday her “heart was breaking” over a political scandal that has engulfed her administration, adding she will cooperate with prosecutors in their investigation. Park has been rocked by an influence peddling scandal involving an old friend, sending her approval rating to an all-time low of just 5 percent, a 12 percentage point drop from last week, the lowest since such polling began in 1988, according to a Gallup poll released on Friday. In a brief televised address to journalists, Park said that prosecutors should clarify what happened and that everyone involved should be held accountable, including herself, and take responsibility if found guilty. “It is hard to forgive myself and sleep at night with feelings of sorrow,” Park, 64, said, her voice trembling. A prosecution official declined to comment to Reuters when asked if Park would be subject to investigators’ questioning, which would be a first for a sitting

South Korean president. The leader of the main opposition party said Park’s apology was insincere. “The president should remove her hands from state affairs,” Choo Mi-ae, leader of the Democratic Party of Korea, said in a statement, stopping short of demanding Park’s resignation. Park has faced growing calls from the public and political opponents to step down. No South Korean president has ever failed to finish their five-year term. A former Park aide, Jeong Ho-seong, was arrested late on Thursday on suspicion of leaking classified information, a prosecution official told Reuters, the second member of Park’s former inner circle of advisers to be arrested this week. South Korea’s won currency and shares have been losing ground since last week as investors fretted about political uncertainty, and were down on Friday amid mostly flat Asian markets. OLD FRIEND Park’s long-time friend, Choi Soon-sil, 60, is alleged to have used her closeness to the president to meddle in state affairs, and her

lawyer has said he expects prosecutors to look into whether she inappropriately received classified documents and benefited unlawfully from two nonprofit organisations. “It is very miserable and regrettable that a particular individual is said to have taken profits and committed several unlawful acts, while we are working on a job in hopes of helping the national economy and people’s lives,” Park said, referring to Choi. Park closed her remarks with a bow and walked towards a row of journalists and repeated her apology. She did not take questions. “I think she’ll manage to regain a bit of sympathy from the people who used to like her, but the speech itself was not enough to fix the crisis at hand,” said Kim Man-heum, head of the Korea Academy of Politics and Leadership, a research organisation. Park acknowledged carelessness in her ties with Choi, who Park has said helped her through difficult times. “It is true that I lowered the wall of caution myself because she stood by me in the most difficult period in my life,” Park said.

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Dated: 3rd Nov. 2016

EMPANELMENT OF CONSULTANTS Applications are invited from interested registered Architects for empanelment as Consultants for Nagaland University. Applicants are required to submit their application along with their bio-data, portfolio and supporting documents accompanied by processing fee of `500/- (Rupees Five Hundred) only through University Challan in a sealed envelope superscripted “Empanelment of Consultant” to the Registrar, Nagaland University, Hqrs. Lumami on or before 30th November 2016. Validity of earlier empanelment shall remain in force until finalization of the empanelment following this advertisement. Nagaland University reserves the right to accept or reject any of the application without assigning any reason(s), whatsoever. (T. LANUSOSANG) Registrar

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Employees watch TV sets broadcasting a news report on South Korean President Park Geun-hye releasing a statement to the public in Seoul, South Korea on November 4. (REUTERS Photo)

“I’ve already cut all the connections in my heart but from now on will completely break my private connections.” Their friendship dates to an era when Park served as acting first lady after her mother was killed by an assassin’s bullet intended for her father, then-President Park Chung-hee. Five years later, in 1979, Park’s father was murdered by his disgruntled spy chief.

South Korea’s Segye Ilbo newspaper last week that she received drafts of Park’s speeches after Park’s election victory but denied she had access to other official material, influenced state affairs or benefited financially. Choi’s late father, Choi Tae-min, headed a nowdefunct religious sect and was also close to Park during and after her father’s presidency. A 2007 U.S. diplomatic cable described the senior REJECTS CULT CLAIMS Choi as the “Korean RaspuChoi, who has been in tin”, an allusion to a close adcustody since Monday, told viser to the last tsar of Russia

and the perceived influence over Park Geun-hye. Choi Soon-sil has been portrayed in Korean media as having inherited her father’s influence over Park, while local media have also characterised Choi Taemin’s religious group as a cult and alleged that Park held a shamanistic ritual at the presidential compound. Park rejected those allegations. “There is even talk that I fell into a cult or I held a shamanistic ritual at the Blue House,” she said. “I am saying clearly: none of this is true.”

Fresh applications are invited from the interested Contractors/Firms registered or enlisted with any NPWD/CPWD/HUDCO/BSNL/Railways/MES or any other Central Government Organisations for Empanelment as Contractor for undertaking of (a) Civil Construction Works and (b) Electrifications. Applicants are required to submit their application duly filled up along with information/relevant documents accompanied by processing fee of `500/(Rupees Five Hundred) only through University Challan and enclosing it in a sealed envelope subscripted “Empanelment of Contractor(Mention category Name)” on or before 30th November 2016 upto 3:00 P.M. Forms and details can be had from the Engineering Section, Nagaland University, Hqrs. Lumami on all working days or can be downloaded from the NU website www.nagalanduniversity.ac.in. Nagaland University reserves the right to accept or reject any of the application without assigning any reason(s), whatsoever. Note: Validity of earlier empanelment shall remain in force until finalization of the empanelment following this advertisement. (T. LANUSOSANG) Registrar

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Re- cultivating the Culture of hope from within for action Manik Babu Ruthla Aier, CTC

he realities of life makes life look so bitter and remorseful, yet we go on living. We see people choosing richness over ability, status over talents, favoritism over equality, beauty over good character, yet we go on living. There is sadness, bitterness yet we go on living. Sermons, lecturers, seminars, talks, walks, etc. are organized yet the culture of favoritism, partiality continues which is the root cause of all the evils in the society. Everyone has its favorite but when it is used in place of true talents, equality, jus-

tice, peace, and truth, it becomes ugly; yet we go on living because we are blinded by cultural impunity. We cannot change people’s mentality, ego, conservative, or liberalist attitude. We cannot change their opinion. We cannot just judge them because their views do not blend with ours. The bitter truth of life is that we cannot change the practice but what we can is to re-cultivate a new culture. We talk of change in society, church, and family about clean election, right procedure for job interviews, demand rightful salaries, corruption, liquor prohibition, justice, peace and equality. Everyday

newspapers, blogs, facebook page is filled with write up about need for peace, incidents where justice was denied, yet we hardly see any change. The efforts seems meaningless yet life goes on because the culture of hope is already in people as a society, church and family but not as individuals and so we need that culture of hope to be felt within us. Thus, hope from the individuals should be cultivated as a new culture of hope. Change has to start from us, if we need a clean place; we need to start by picking up the dirt instead of only speaking about it. If we want justice, we need to start by practicing in

our daily activities of life. If we want peace, we need to start by forgiving each other known and unknown to us who are blinded by wealth, pride, ego, money because of which they have failed to see the real picture behind their dark lens. From the many blessing given to us by God, He has given us the freedom of will, but this has been misunderstood and misused many a times. The freedom given by God is with a responsibility to take care of the earth and not destroy it. Thus, it should be grasped and used in re-cultivating the new culture of hope within us as individuals so that it will be infectious enough

to affect others as a communitarian society. We should be able to grasp the only freedom we have in this tradition bound society, “freedom to think, believe” and use it effectively to grow hope within us and act upon it through our speech and action as well. There will be continuity of favoritism, dishonesty, injustice but with the practice of hope and doing what is right, at least we will not waste out energy of being angry and sad, waste our time and money over what is happening around us. But hope within us will help us to live and in the course of time I believe it will transform the world.

Confessions of the journey From an observer to Silverstien of 1,379 Hindi teachers Sir,

Neingulei Kreo

New Reserve,Kohima

fter waiting patiently for eight months in the good hope that our salaries will be released, this ninth month has become extremely intolerably. Even after resorting to boycotting the classes, the fate of us Hindi teachers remains the same. Once upon a time, with our appointment our families were proud of us and ‘Great Expectations’ were placed upon us. But now sadly, that very pride is turning to shame as we are drowning in endless debts, dragging our families as well in this ‘Sinking Ship.’ All the 1,379 Hindi teachers are now helplessly taking refuge in our parents’ place, completely paralyzed. Everywhere we go people view us as a ‘Charity case’, ‘Aya! Morom bi lageho, aro etu mahina bi tankhwa panai?’ From being teachers respected and honored, we are now reduced to ‘pity creatures’ and subject of gossip. What wrong have we done? Why are we made to suffer this long? Is this fair? Is this the reward we get for teaching the students one of the most difficult subjects all these months sincerely despite being unpaid? We are tormented everywhere, people don’t trust us anymore, the fact that our students exams are just around the corner makes our heart ache, but we are so helpless now because we don’t have a single digit in our accounts and we cannot get credit from anywhere even for our

fares to reach our posting place. Some people mock us and say, ‘you guys will be getting a lot when it’s released, so it’s ok,’ but the sad irony is that only we the unpaid teachers know, we will hardly pocket a few rupee as we will be giving all to pay our heavy debts. We are not staying at home, enjoying the boycott. We are doing so because we are compelled to, we have been reduced to “NOTHING’’. We stay inside, ashamed even to come out and face the society who once respected us as teachers but now at us as “poorpenniless teachers”. We are going into Depression!!! We have become unwanted, a burden!!! God knows the brutality of our sufferings. This year has been the worst nightmare for us. Every morning we wake up and wonder, “God!!! Where can we get anymore credit?”At night we close our eyes in despair wishing for a miracle to happen the next morning. We can’t go through this any longer. Our children are on the verge of being kicked out of school. People come charging us for the credits we took every now and then. We can’t stand the abuses and mockery anymore! Care to change places with us? We are not begging for mercy but standing for what rightfully belongs to us. Eight months turning to nine months without salary!!! Are we to wait for another nine months? This is the voice of 1,379 Hindi teachers echoing in a piece of paper. PS: SUPPORT US DIARY OF 1,379 HINDI TEACHERS

With all due respect I don’t mean to bother you with this post or undermine any of your refined perspectives about the issues of Nagaland as I do understand why you think about your opinions about our situation. But as a concerned citizen of Nagaland and since I have been following your debate with Mr. Kaka Iralu in the daily papers I feel obligated to respond to your articles just so to more or less shed some perspectives about the genuine situation in Nagaland. Firstly I see that you have concern for the lives of the Nagas that if during our pursuance for our sovereignty will there be blood to be shed of the general people all because of some idealistic leaders who approve of patriotism even in not the worst case scenario as it is in this modern world. That is very much justified because like you said India does not harshly mistreat us or stoop us to the level of the Dalits it’s just that there is a lot going on for the progression of India itself so as to give us full undivided attention and rid Nagaland of all the menaces like corruption, poor infrastructure, ever stagnant economy and on and on. And the saddest part is that we Nagas can’t even actually progress on ourselves for a zillion reasons. Since you have come this far imparting us with sense for our own benefit and mostly because you decided to do your part on a small geographical nation that is not much heard of to the rest of the world, I think I should tell you about the real truth circulating and affecting the lives of the Nagas. The truth is rather simple only of course dwelling in the entire complexity of the root cause of all the problems. Nagaland is a unique state in the whole of Asia and I say it with such assertion because no other section of all the diverse people in Asia ever comes close to the adaption of the western cultures and specifical-

ly that of the Americans as us Nagas. Yes surely I don’t mean it in the sense of economical development but rather in our day to day lifestyles, ideals, and perceptions. We emphasize English in our education and literature as such that it has or is rapidly becoming our first language unlike any other Asian communities mostly because we don’t have our own writing script and language to communicate among the different tribes other than our own dialects and mutt of a dialect called nagamese. But all the western influence on our society peaked only recently since the last two decades through western cable entertainments and media platforms and apart from the new generation of Nagas, most of the less literate Nagas aren’t familiar with ideals like liberty, equality, civil rights as deemed by the constitution etc. and the older matured people who holds the high government offices are from primitive decades as Nagaland was, thus they don’t do much for the growth of the state as their mind is still instilled with solitary confined success. That being all said we Nagas are indeed suffering Sir. Our economy is a moot and can’t be defined any further unless in the declining scale. There are many reasons and facts as to why and what are the problems we are facing but I guess you might have done your own research. So since those Nagas who have woken up from the primordial ignorance of life have indeed had enough of all the unjust and irrational system in our state to such extent that we know for sure that no longer this has to continue but some kind of change has to be imminent at some or the other cost. And of course if the price is doomful then we will have to eventually compromise or approach with different tact but one thing is for sure which is that we will not succumb to the carnage of the present system. Ihcis Hikt Dimapur, Nagaland

SOIL SOLARIZATION-An eco-friendly approach to control soil borne plant pathogens T Esther Longkumer, ACTO-Soil Science KVK Phek, ICAR-NRC on Mithun

oil solarization is an environmentally friendly method of using solar power for controlling pests such as soil-borne plant pathogens including fungi, bacteria, nematodes, and insect and mite pests along with weed seed and seedlings in the soil by mulching the soil and covering it with a transparent polyethylene cover, to trap solar energy. Soil should be kept moist during solarization to increase the thermal sensitivity of resting structures of soil-born plant pathogens and weeds, and to improve heat conduction. Solarization is to be done in open field without any shade and summer months are more suitable for solarization.

Method of solarization a. Nursery bed Before solarisation, the nursery bed for raising seedlings is to be levelled and pebbles present on the surface should be removed. Incorporate the required quantity of organic manure in the soil and irrigate @ 5 litres per m2 and cover the beds with 100-150 gauge transparent polythene sheets. Seal the edges of the sheet with soil to keep it in position in order to maintain the temperature and moisture inside the polythene mulch and also to prevent formation of air pockets between the soil and polythene sheet. After keeping the sheet for 20-30 days, remove the sheet and the bed is ready for sowing and transplanting. b. Main field Solarization can also be effectively used for the control of soft rot of ginger and simi-

lar soil-borne diseases in the field. The land used for planting ginger is initially prepared to a fine tilth and pebbles are removed. Prepare raised beds as per the recommended practice. Apply organic manure before solarization. Irrigate the bed once (5 litre/m2) and cover with polythene sheet. Leave the bed without any disturbance for 20-30 days. After this period, remove the sheet and plant rhizome bits. Bio pesticides can be incorporated in soil after removing the polythene sheet. c. Potting mixture Spread the potting mixture (soil:compost) on a levelled ground to a height of 15-20cm. Moisten with water and cover the soil with polythene sheet and solarize for 20-30 days as described above. After solarization, the soil can be used for sowing/ planting. This method is found to be very effective to raise disease

free pepper cuttings. Thus, solarization during the hot summer months can increase soil temperature to levels that kill many disease causing organisms (pathogens) like Pythium, Phytophthora, Fusarium, Rhizoctonia etc., nematodes like Meloidogyne, Heterodera, Xiphinema, etc., and weed seeds and seedlings like Cynodon dactylon, Cyperus rotundus, Digitaria ciliaris, Crotalaria muconata, Indigofera hersuita and Noxia sp. It leaves no toxic residues and can be easily used on a small or large scale garden or farm. Plants often grow faster and produce both higher and better quality yields when grown in solarized soil. This can be attributed to improved disease and weed control, the increase in soluble nutrients, and relatively greater proportions of helpful soil microorganisms.

Pankaj Sinha, Dimapur

anik Babu, People of Dimapur called him. People of Dimapur loved him. He was Bangali, but renowned, social and administrative citizens of Nagaland feel Manik Babu’s sociable educational work was for us, Manik Babu was real citizen of Nagaland. Really, the behavioral social activities of Manik Babu were connected with the heart of Dimapur, also People of Nagaland. Manik Babu received very prestigious Certificate for Governor’s Gold Medal by Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio on 15th August 2005 at kohima. He was also awarded Karmyogi award by Lions Club International and Bharat Ratna award by Bharat Sewashrm Sangh. Manik Chandra Bhattacharjee is the full name of Manik Babu. He was born in 1934 in undivided Bharat at Habibganj of present Bangla Desh. His father was freedom fighter renowned lawyer. His father came to Dimapur in 1939 and finally settled in Dimapur with family after 2nd world war. That time Dimapur was in dark. Dimapur was just like one undevelop village. No any better education institutions were available in Dimapur. He admitted Railway High school of Lumding and completed matriculation exam. His mind & heart was fully connected with sociable educational nature from beginning. He wanted to develop the better education for students in Dimapur. Those days no any educational facilities were running in Dimapur. He was keen lover of education. He had deeply talked with renowned persons of Dimapur. It was cause; he was associated with a number of educational institutions. He was the founder member and later secretary of Dimapur Railway High School, member of Dimapur Government College, founder of Public College of Commerce, and founder secretary of Pranab Vidyapith Higher Secondary school & Pranabanand Women’s college of Dimapur and connected with many educational institutions of Dimapur and other places. Manik Babu had felt in those time, citizens of Dimapur are unable to get information about any incident, social, educational, political and business activities. His socialistic mind & heart made him first journalist of Nagaland. He was contributed & correspondent of news items to various papers outside from Nagaland like Hindustan Times, Assam Tribune and Anandbazar Patrika. He was also published first local English weekly URA MAIL. He was also columnist of Ura Mail. Late Chalie Kevichusa was the editor of Ura Mail. He was also one poet. He was also moved himself as politician to serve the societies of Nagaland. He was founder member of Democratic Party of Nagaland. He contested assembly election from Dimapur I in 1989 with U.D.F. Ticket. He was two tenures member and vice-chairman of Dimapur Town Committee. He was the state member of Petroleum product, member of Telephone Advisory Committee, founder & trustee board member of Dimapur Sri Ramkrishna Society, founder vice-chairman of urban C0-operative Bank, ex-Director of Nagaland Co-operative Bank & MARCOFED etc. He had also one great cultural personality. He was a great Nationalist. He was felt proud on Hindu culture. He was connected with many cultural organizations. He was always guided that religion learns how to worship Almighty God. He was also lover with Sanatan,Christian, Hindu, Sikh etc. religions. He was always wanted to develop the societies of Nagaland. Manik Babu or Manik Da was endowed with manymany rare qualities. He was a great social worker, a great talented organizer, an educationist, dedicated politician, a poet, a journalist and what not. He alive his life for humanity and the people of Nagaland. His life was dedicated for Nagaland. Manik Babu breathed his last on 13th February 2008 at 9 pm. Those time Honorable Governor of Nagaland K. Sankaranarayanan and former chief minister K. L. Chishi condolence him. They told Manik Babu was great social & educational activist for the development of Nagaland. He is one motivator for our youth. I was present in the programme of Pranabanand Women’s College on 1st November 2016. The daughter of Manik Babu met there. She told my father visited Pranabanand Women’s College at 1:30 pm and sit with students on 13th February and also visited Pranab Vidyapith Higher Secondary School at 2:30 pm before 6-7 hrs. his death. It is great distinction of great soul. I heard, Manik Bhattacharjee Foundation, Dimapur: Nagaland is going to organize Manik Bhattacharjee Giving Award Ceremony on 7th November 2016. It would be great pay homage to Late Manik Babu.

MY RESPONSE TO MOITRA'S “WE SHALL OVERCOME” Robert A. Silverstein

New York, USA

here have been a number of editorials condemning the use of water cannons by agencies of the Nagaland government on teachers and others who were protesting the fact that teachers had not been paid for many months. I have chosen to respond to two of them, for two reasons. First, they are both representative of the few articles I've read on the issue, and second, I have a slight connection with one of the authors. I have had, recently, a brief but pleasant exchange of e-mails with Aheli Moitra. Moreover, her article uses an analogy, the 1960s American civil rights movement, which I lived through and was, in a small way, a part of. (In 1963, as a student at the University of Vermont, I was one of the organizers of a civil rights conference at UVM, and had the honor of escorting around two of the most famous people of the movement for three days, the late James Farmer, then head of the Congress of Racial Equality [CORE], and Congressman John Lewis, then head of the Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee [SNCC].) I have always cared passionately about civil rights and those who were unjustly oppressed by the powers that be, and that interest is one of the reasons that I have recently gotten involved in the critical debate going on in the Naga community, of Nagaland and elsewhere, about the fight for a sovereign nation and the endemic corruption within Naga society. I share the concerns of Moitra and the

Nagaland Page (hereinafter NP), and agree that the conduct of the government agencies is very unpleasant. The reason I cannot condemn the use of the water cannons is, as a retired lawyer who respects the rule of law, I do not know whether the agencies had the legal right to use them in the situation where they were used. The wisdom of using them is another matter, and common sense indicates that the agency or agencies which chose to use them might have been better served if things were worked out without the use of coercion and violence. But there is a much more important point I hope to make here, and it ties in with articles I have written recently which have appeared in The Morung Express, the Nagaland Post, and my occasional comments in the NP. Moitra ends her article by saying, “When a State loses its sense of responsibility, it should either rethink its direction or stand to lose power. If the current Government does not want the latter, it is time for it to come up with imaginative solutions to the problem of salaries that has continued to plague teachers and doctors in Nagaland State – [or] it will not be long before nonviolent direct action becomes the norm, as the people overcome the injustices of their times.” In the Nagaland Page editorial, it says, in part, that the photos of the use of the water cannons on those protesting nonpayment of salaries, “reveal the total break-down of governance in the state of Nagaland. …. The larger question is: why haven't the Teachers been paid their salaries for six months, which translates into where have all funds allocated for ed-

ucation in Nagaland gone?.... [To answer this question,] we need to look further and deeper into the state Government's policy on School Education, especially on fund allocation for all aspects of school education, not least teachers' salaries. This necessarily entails transparency, accountability and audit, especially by stakeholders and qualified, independent authorities. But that would upset numerous apple-carts and it is this aversion to upsetting apple-carts that would always hinder Nagaland's progress every which way.” I agree with everything that has been said in the quotes, above. But what I'm about to say is of critical importance, not to the issue of nationalism, but to the other topic I've recently addressed, corruption in the Naga community, not just in Nagaland, but in Manipur and elsewhere. I've written, more than once, that to condemn corruption in writing in general terms is meaningless. That to be effective, one must eventually name names, and take specific actions. That those who are corrupt are happy to let citizens vent in the papers. As long as no one is made to feel uncomfortable, as long as no specific names are mentioned, and, most critically, as long as no one DOES anything, those who are corrupt could not care less and will continue their corruption undeterred.. Recently, in more than one article, I've alleged that the NSCN (IM) is corrupt and violent, and is in charge of all the other corrupt people and institutions within the Naga community. If I am right, then to look to the Nagaland government to solve the teacher salary problem, or any other problem, is useless, as

all the members of the state assembly, and all those under them in agencies, are all, directly or indirectly, under the intimidating thumb of the NSCN (IM). The latter may have, once, viewed its sole role as negotiating with the government of India (GoI) for a sovereign Naga nation, but it has since morphed, in my opinion, into an authoritarian organization which will tolerate no dissent, and will do what is necessary to maintain its power, whether it is in the best interest of the Naga people or not. Now I want to relate what I just said to the articles by Moitra and the NP. After my recent comments about the NSCN (IM) in a number of articles, the NSCN (IM) has, significantly, not responded to me in any of the Nagaland papers. As a retired lawyer, familiar with evidentiary issues, I can only presume that the group has not responded because its members cannot respond; that my allegations are in fact true, and if they responded they would have to defend themselves, and that would open them up to scrutiny and to responses that they would prefer to avoid. Moitra and the NP have again attacked the “State,” and “the state School Education Department,” respectively. But I wonder why the Naga people must beg for money earned and deserved, and if not handed over by the state, why they must go directly to “nonviolent direct action.”? What happened to the rule of law? What happened to due process of law? If legal agreements are the basis for the teachers' salaries, why can't they be enforced in the courts? Why must the people go from begging to direct action, forcing them to be

treated with disrespect and violence? But to answer these questions, the Naga people must go from polite articles and even polite threats, as Moitra has done, and ask the difficult questions about whether corruption is endemic in Naga society, something that everyone seems to agree is the case, and then have the courage to state out loud who is in control of the corruption, and also the extortion and violence which underlies all these other evils. And they then must take action, and action as a GROUP, not as individual voices writing articles in papers. At some point someone, presumably those who view themselves as leaders of the Naga people, must have the courage to start to organize, to take legal action, to insist on the courts enforcing contracts, to have honest people run for office who will do what it takes to get into office, and once in office insist on maintaining their honesty, even in the face of offers and threats from the corrupt. There is a time when politeness, begging, even threats of “nonviolent direct action” are not enough. Until those in power feel threatened with imminent imprisonment or loss of office, the corrupt and violent will never budge. Enough with articles. It is time to “upset .. [the] apple-carts.” If I am wrong about who is corrupt and violent, then Naga people must have the courage to name different names, as they see things. If Nagas do not have the courage to fight for the rule of law instead of the rule of force and violence, then they deserve what they get and all the articles in the world will make no difference.

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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hat Robert Downey, Jr. is to Iron Man and Ryan Reynolds is to Deadpool – that's what Benedict Cumberbatch is to Doctor Strange. By that I mean, he's everything. The British actor, flashing an American accent eons away from the plummy tones of Sherlock or Hamlet, is the creative spark that ignites this bracing new entry in the Marvel cinematic universe. That's no knock on the movie itself, which director Scott Derrickson – the horror guy from Deliver Us from Evil, Sinister and The Exorcism of Emily Rose – has kicked up a notch with a visual dazzle and wit unseen around these parts since The Matrix and Inception. See it in 3-D IMAX, people, and you're in for the hallucinatory headtrip of the year. And having Cumberbatch around really raises the bar on what's possible in comic-book fantasy. Doctor Strange, the first in what looks to be a killer film franchise, is an origin story. And even if it feels carved out of the Marvel playbook of arrogant assholes who see the light (read Tony Stark), Cumberbatch plays it fresh, funny and fierce. His Stephen Strange is a neurosurgeon with miracle hands and a grand ambition to match his gargantuan ego; he won't even treat patients he thinks he can't cure. Rachel McAdams plays Christine Palmer, the ER doc who loves him, despite the fact that Strange thinks a romantic evening is inviting her to hear him deliver a lecture. Then, one dark night, Strange – texting while driving – crashes his Lamborghini Huracán, emerges with his hands mangled into useless digits and preps for a lifetime pity-party. As the comic book, created in 1963 by Steve Ditko and Stan Lee points out, he finds salvation in the Eastern mysticism of Kathmandu, where he meets the Ancient One, played by Tilda Swinton in a role originally conceived as an Asian man. There have been protests, and there will be more, but Swinton – radiating otherworldly power – is a world-class mesmerizer. And cheers for the mystery Chiwetel Ejiofor brings to Mordo, one of the masters in the Ancient One's service. Just don't call it a cult. Strange does. Bad move. Can our hero learn humility and the inner power to heal himself? Can he bend and fold time into shapes with an out-of-body wizardry his hands can no longer provide? You bet your ass. Cumberbatch, Swinton, and Ejiofer are not slumming at all here, and these top-of-the-line actors giving the blockbuster a riveting, resonant send-off, whooshed along by Michael Giacchino's propulsive score. Add Mads Mikkelsen as Kaecilius, the Ancient One's traitorous former disciple and Benedict Wong as Wong, the protector of the Ancient One's secret books. "What, just one name," asks Strange sarcastically. "Like Adele or Beyonce." Not like them at all, actually, something unique. Doctor Strange is similarly unique, deviating just enough from the cookie-cutter Marvel pattern to become its own living, breathing, thrilling thing – wait until you see his Cloak of Levitation, his encounter with the Dark Dimension, and the fight scene on the streets of New York that melts into a kaleidoscope of melting images scary enough to haunt your nightmares. Through it all, there's Strange, a character that Cumberbatch catches in the fascinating act of inventing of himself as a new sorcerer supreme. Stick through the film's final credits and you'll see a bonus scene that suggests Strange inching into the world of the Avengers. But for right now, Doctor Strange creates its own world. And it's a badass beauty. Source: RollingStone

ortheast renowned designer and social worker Nabam Aaka from Arunachal Pradesh will showcase her new collection under her label ‘Aaka Creations’ at the upcoming "Northeast Festival" at IGNCA Ground, India Gate New Delhi on November 6. The confirmed Showstopper's for her collection are celebrated lead Actor in ‘Hitler Didi’ on ZeeTv Actor/Journalist Sumit Vats and Opang Jamir from Nagaland Supermodel and Former Mister India International 2012. Designer Nabam Aaka has showcased her collection at London Fashion Week 2015, Guwahati Fashion Week 2016 and Colours of Northeast 2016 at Mumbai etc.

The 1975 snag Best Album at 2016 Q Awards

Designer Nabam Aaka and Showstopper Opang Jamir during Guwahati Fashion Week 2016.

he 1975 managed to beat out some stiff competition at this year's Q Awards (November 2) to claim Best Album of the year, after being nominated alongside David Bowie, Christine and the Queens, Coldplay and Bastille. Despite being unable to attend the event because of their tour schedule, leadsinger Matty Healy sent a thank you message straight to the show from the mosh pit at his gig: The winning album; 'I like it when you sleep, for you are so beautiful yet so unaware of it' was praised widely and went to the top of the charts in Australia, Canada, New Zealand, the UK and the United States. Written entirely by the band - consisting of Healy, Adam Hann, George Daniel and Ross MacDonald critics praised the reflective, self-depreciative lyrics and the record's ambition. Source: femalefirst

Khriels releases debut single ‘Real Love’ featuring Sudi

here are artistes that come fully ascertain and in command of their musical identity, Khriels is one among them. With the release of his new debut single ‘Real Love’ featuring Sudi comes with this fresh sound in the scene and with the combination of trap, rap and calming vocals one that feels familiar in the best possible way while taking off in its own territory. Growing up in Kohima, who as a kid had immense fascination and love for music. At 10 years of age, he started taking vocal classes, learning to play guitar, keyboard etc. This later on, led him to collaborate in making music with artistes like the G. squad, JKS and Rugks. Growing up listening to 2000’s Hip-Hop and taking influences from the likes of Eminem, Big Sean, T.I and using all this to shape it into a unique style of making his own music which can be heard by having a listen to his debut single ‘Real Love’. As time passed and his interest towards music kept increasing, he started writing his own songs and also recording it in his laptop. Now enthusiastic about recording sessions and producing music and getting his influences from producers like Dr. Dre and DJ Mustard. He took a step further by broadening his horizon into performing as a solo rapper, trap artist and a music producer. A press note also informed that During the time of collaborating, writing and recording his own songs, he also took active parts in performing live acts in numerous concerts, fashion shows, and most notably the Hornbill international festival and Khriels is now currently working in his new debut single Featuring Sudi along with Rugks in matter of production called the ‘+X’. The song is available at indihut.com

Taylor Swift tops Forbes’ 2016 list of highest paid women in music

ith earnings of $170 million, pop singer Taylor Swift was 2016's highest-paid woman in music, Forbes magazine said on Wednesday. Swift, 26, smashed the Rolling Stones' North American touring record, pulling in a total of more than $200 million on the North American portion of her "1989" world tour. Last year, the "Bad Blood" singer came in second to Katy Perry with an estimated $80 million. Swift was honored with the first-ever "Taylor Swift Award" at the BMI Pop Awards in May, quipping that she "would be kind of bummed" if the award had gone to someone else. British "Hello" singer Adele, 28, ranked second on Forbes' list with $80.5 million in earnings, her highest total yet. Adele, whose album "25" swiftly became the biggest seller of 2015, enjoyed continued

success with album sales this year and grossed millions per night for her arena shows. Madonna, who was named the highest-paid woman in music in 2013, ranked third this year. Her recent "Rebel Heart" tour grossed $170 million, bringing her career total on the road to $1.4 billion pretax, according to the magazine. In the past 12 months, Madonna, 58, earned a total of $76.5 million. That was slightly more than Barbados-born Rihanna, who earned $75 million and also received a lifetime achievement award at the MTV Video Music Awards on Aug. 28. "Lemonade" artist Beyonce, who was 2014's top earner, ranked fifth at $54 million. Collectively, the 10 women on Forbes' list earned more than $600 million this year. Forbes compiled the list after estimating pretax

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ichael Bublé's eldest son Noah, three, has been diagnosed with cancer. The singer, 41, and his wife Luisana Lopilato, 29, said in a statement on the model's Facebook page: 'We are devastated by the recent diagnosis of cancer of our oldest son Noah, who is currently receiving treatment in the United States. 'We’ve always talked a lot about the importance of family and the love we have for our children.' 'Luisana and I will devote all our time and attention to help Noah to get better, for now suspending our professional activities. 'During this difficult time, we ask you to pray for him and please respect our privacy. 'We have a long road ahead and we hope that with the support of our family, friends, fans around the world and our faith in God, we can win this battle.'

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DimAPur, NOvember 4 (mexN): The preliminary league rounds of the 65TH B.N. Mullik Memorial All India Police Football Championship 2016 kicked off today at Police Complex, Chumukedima. Altogether 39 Police teams from various State/Union Territory and Central Police Organizations are participating. The teams are divided into 8 groups and the matches are being played at 4 grounds. The first match of Group A was played between defending champions Punjab Police and Tamil Nadu Police at the Nagaland Police Training School Ground, Chumukedima. In an exciting contest, the defending champions prevailed as they won 2-1. In Group B, last edition’s finalist BSF blanked Andhra Pradesh Police by 6 goals to nil in a one sided match at the 1st NAP Ground. Nilamber SA of BSF was the star of the match scoring a hat trick in the 15th, 19th, and 69th minute. In Group C, Assam Rifles defeated SSB 3-1 at the Sports Complex Ground. In Group D, host Nagaland Police outplayed Madhya Pradesh Police 10-0 at the Nagaland Armed Police Training Centre Stadium. Striker Ratobe Poireng grabbed five goals scoring in the 12th, 21st, 40th, 44th and

56th minute. Limakumzuk (28th), Lipoksashi (30th), Sakutemjen (38th), Kekhrieletuo (42nd) and Kezhose (60th) added to the tally. In Group E, CRPF edged Odisha Police 2-1 while Jammu and Kashmir Police prevailed over their neighbouring state Himachal Pradesh Police in Group F. The nail biting encounter ended 2-1 in favour of the J&K Police. West Bengal Police defeated Puducherry Police 5-0 in a Group G match. In another one sided contest in Group H, Goa Police defeated Uttar Pradesh Police with a similar score of 5-0. Nov 4 matches Punjab vs Lakshadweep CISF vs Uttarkhand Sikkim vs Rajasthan Arunachal vs Mizoram Tripura vs Haryana Gujarat vs Telangana Maharashtra vs Kerala Delhi vs Jharkhand The morning matches will start at 8:00 am and evening matches at 2:00 pm. All matches are entry free and the Organizers invite all football enthusiasts to come and witness the excitement in the fields.

Turkish torture as Manchester United lose again at Fenerbahce

LONDON, NOvember 4 (reuters): Manchester United's woes deepened as stunning goals by Moussa Sow and Jeremain Lens gave Fenerbahce a 2-1 Europa League win on Thursday that left Jose Mourinho's side facing a battle to reach the knockout stages. Without a victory in four Premier League games, United desperately needed a morale-lifting result in Turkey but were undone by a brilliant secondminute overhead kick from Sow and a superb curling set piece by Lens before Wayne Rooney smashed home a consolation. While Mourinho's men are third in Group A, Zenit St Petersburg, Ajax Amsterdam, Shakhtar Donetsk and Schalke 04 have all sauntered through to the knockout rounds with two matches to spare. What Mourinho would give for an in-form striker like Athletic Bilbao's Aritz Aduriz who became the first player to score five times in a Europa League match, his haul comprising three penalties in a 5-3 triumph over Racing Genk in Group F. After victories in their last two group games, Europe's second-tier competition had supplied United

with some relief from their league struggles but they were sliced apart by Fenerbahce who exposed some glaring defensive weaknesses. The two spectacular goals they conceded, however, were almost unstoppable. The match had barely begun when Sow flung himself on the edge of the box into an overhead volley from a floated cross, smashing the ball past United keeper David De Gea and

into the top corner. Fenerbahce then took a stranglehold on the tie when Lens stepped up to nonchalantly curl a free kick around the wall and into the corner 14 minutes after the restart, leaving De Gea rooted to the spot as the ball bulged the net. It should have got a lot worse for United when second-half substitute Emmanuel Emenike threatened three times to extend the lead before Rooney

drove the ball home from 25 metres to set up a nervy finish. United, who suffered an injury blow when the world's most expensive player Paul Pogba was forced off in the first half, are now a point behind group leaders Feyenoord and Fenerbahce with two games remaining. Zenit defeated Irish side Dundalk to maintain their perfect record in Group D while Shakhtar hit

Phek District Chess Championship underway Our Correspondent Phek | November 4

A two day long 9th Phek District Chess Championship 2016 under the aegis of Phek District Chess Association (PDCA) got underway here this morning at PTC Hall with MLA Kuzholuzo (Azo) Nienu as the chief guest. Speaking on the occasion, Azo said that games are not only a source of enWinners of the First All Nagaland Fitness and Strength War organized in Dimapur pose after the award ceremony on Friday. Vizobilie, Sports Instructor of Holotoli School won first prize while Pu- tertainment but very useful loto from Universal Gym and Moakumzuk from Fitness First were second and third respectively. for healthy life too.

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Fenerbahce's Moussa Sow bicycle-kicks the ball next to Manchester United's Marcos Rojo (L) and Daley Blind, in Istanbul, on November 3. (AFP Photo)

five for the second time in Group H as they overcame Belgians Gent 5-3. Ajax reached the last 32 with a 3-2 Group G win over Celta Vigo while Schalke won Group I after goals from Junior Caicara and Nabil Bentaleb secured a 2-0 victory over Krasnodar and a fourth straight triumph. Southampton, playing in the third tier of English football six years ago, came from a goal down to beat former European royalty Inter Milan 2-1 in a tempestuous encounter in Group K. Mauro Icardi gave Inter the lead with a well-struck finish before tempers flared when Southampton were awarded a penalty at the end of the first half. Dusan Tadic missed from the spot with the last kick of the opening 45 minutes but Virgil van Dijk levelled from close range and Yuto Nagatomo's own goal gave the hosts all three points. Anderlecht were on the goal trail in Group C as Nicolae Stanciu and Lukasz Teodorczyk netted twice for the Belgians in their 6-1 rout of Germans Mainz 05. AS Roma's Edin Dzeko bagged a double as they moved top of Group E after a 4-2 win at Austria Vienna.

“It refresh us and impart a sound body with a sound mind,” he said adding that games and sports are essentials for all round development of a personality. Azo said Chess is a game that is more than 1000 years old, but new ways to play are being discovered today. “There is no other game or human diversion that reflects so well the vast range of encounters and situations of life as does chess,” Azo said.

Earlier, PDCA president Keveduyi Rhakho delivered welcome address. The inaugural function was chaired by Shekhozo Rhakho. Pronouncement of tournament rules was made by chief arbiter Adu Vero. The champion will walk away with cash prize of Rs. 15,000 while the 2nd, 3rd and 4th place winner will receive Rs. 10,000, Rs. 7000 and Rs. 6000 respectively. MLA Azo plays with PDCA president as part of exhibition The tournament will match during 9th Phek District Chess Championship 2016 conclude on November 5. at Phek town on November 4. (Morung Photo)

Mon Theological College Annual Sports held

PereN, NOvember 4 (mexN): Sainik School Punglwa organised a Basktball Championship for novice cadets from November 1 to 3 with the objective to encourage the cadets to explore their talents in games and sports and to enable them to excel in the game. The championship trophy of the maiden tournament was lifted by cadets of Class VIIA who defeated class VIA in the final with a score of 16-9. Class VIIB was placed third in the championship. In all a total of six teams participated in the championship – three each from Classes VI and VII. Cadet Ngimgwang Nampeung of Class VIIA was adjudged best player of the championship.

mON, NOvember 4 (mexN): Mon Theological College organized its Annual Sports Meet 2016 from October 31 to November 4. Principal of the College, Rev. T. Honlong Konyak declared

the Sports Meet open while Rev. N. Nahyuh Konyak brought the meet to a close. Both indoor and outdoor games were played, in which Yellow House emerged as the overall Champions.

Durant and Warriors silence Thunder, Cavs win again

LOs ANgeLes, NO vember 4 (AFP): Kevin Durant's dominant 39-point display lifted the Golden State Warriors to a 122-96 victory over the Oklahoma City Thunder on Thursday in the first clash between Durant and his former team. Amid breathless speculation as to just what the meeting between Durant and former teammate Russell Westbrook would look like, the Warriors ended the suspense by halftime. Durant scored 29 points in the first half as the Warriors erased an early deficit to take a 68-43 halftime lead. He matched his career high with seven threepointers, pulled down seven rebounds and blocked a shot as the Warriors handed Westbrook and the Thunder their first defeat of the young season after four straight victories. "KD is KD. He's gonna do what he do," said the Golden State Warriors forward Kevin Durant (35) dunks Warriors' Draymond Green, the basketball against Oklahoma City Thunder forward Domantas Sabonis (3) during the fourth quarter at Oracle who unabashedly acknowledged that Golden State was Arena. (USA TODAY Sports)

keen to get their new addition a win over his old team. "They're going to want to beat him really bad. He's going to want to beat them really bad. In turn, we're going to want to beat them really bad because we want him to beat them really bad," Green said before tip-off, even as Durant and Westbrook insisted it was just another day at the office. The result left the defending champion Cleveland Cavaliers as the only undefeated team in the league, after a 128-122 victory over the Boston Celtics that pushed the Cavs to 5-0. LeBron James scored 20 of his season-high 30 points in the third period and added 12 assists for the Cavaliers, who are 5-0 for the first time since the 1976-77 season when they started 8-0. James' 30 points left him tantalizingly close to another career milestone. With two more points he'll move past Hakeem Olajuwon (26,946) into 10th place on the NBA's all-time scoring list.

Kevin Love scored a season-high 26 points and Kyrie Irving added 23 for Cleveland, who let a double-digit lead evaporate before closing out the contest. France's Evan Fournier scored 29 points and the Orlando Magic pulled away in the fourth quarter for a 102-94 victory over the visiting Sacramento Kings. DeMarcus Cousins led all scorers with 33 points, but he got little help from his Kings teammates as Sacramento lost their third straight game. Magic forward Serge Ibaka scored 17 points. Reserve Jeff Green contributed 15 and Aaron Gordon chipped in 13 points and 10 rebounds. The Denver Nuggets used a big third-quarter to erase a first-half deficit and beat the Minnesota Timberwolves 102-99 in Minneapolis. Denver trailed by six at halftime, but were up by 13 going into the fourth quarter and escaped with a victory that moved them to 2-2 for the season.

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