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When it is obvious that the goals cannot be reached, don’t adjust the goals, adjust the action steps — Confucius Myanmar: Ousted ruling party head to work with Suu Kyi PAGe 9

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nagaland oil impasse—Mon raises similar issues as Wokha Morung Express News Dimapur | November 5

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‘60 cr meant for nPPc ltd diverted to unknown sectors’

moKoKChUNG, November 5 (mexN): The Ao Senden held meetings on November 4 with the CEO of the Tuli Area Joint Council and the Workers Union NPPC Ltd with regard to the revival and present functioning of the Nagaland Pulp & Paper Company Ltd. Tuli (NPPC Ltd). The Ao Senden, in a press note informed that out of phase-wise sanction of Rs 100 Crore for the revival of NPPC Ltd, only Rs 40 Crore is being utilised. It informed that Rs 60 Crore has been diverted to “unknown sector and the officials at NPPC Ltd have no knowlSir...sir, can you please edge about its utilisation.” This diversion, the

Ao Senden said “hampers the rehabilitation process of NPPC Ltd,” and called for a thorough inquiry into the matter. The meeting also discussed the need for immediate deputation of a Managing Director for the NPPC Ltd, as it has been running without an MD since its inception. It then called for the setting up of a separate bank account for the NPPC Ltd for “transparency in the financial transactions.” The Ao Senden has assured to appeal to the Government of India, Hindustan Paper Corporation (HPC), Nagaland State Government, and stake-holders for the successful revival of NPPC Ltd.

The Lotha Hoho may have raised contentions over the Nagaland Petroleum and Natural Gas Rules & Regulations (NPNGR&R) 2012, but they are not alone. The Konyak Union (KU) has now opened up about the rectifications it had proposed to the Government of Nagaland which were never considered either. But before suggesting these changes, the KU had given a ‘No Objection Certificate’ to the chairperson of the Nagaland Petroleum and Natural Gas (NPNG) Board on behalf of the village councils and landowners of the oil belt areas of Mon district. The NOC, given on October 9, 2013, was “purely” for ‘pre-production operations (survey)’ of petroleum and natural gas in the Mon district, which had already been classified by the Government of Nagaland as one of the 11 oil bearing blocks within Nagaland State that were being contracted to oil companies. The survey was agreed to by the people as petroleum and natural gas reserves are not clearly known to the apex bodies, village councils and landowners. The Eastern Naga Peoples’ Organisation (ENPO), in 2012, had “rejected” the NPNGR&R and barred any exploitation of oil and natural gas or any other mineral deposits within the ENPO jurisdiction. The Morung Express has confirmed that the Assam Company India Limited was chosen by the

Government of Nagaland and granted a pre-production operation permit in 2014, presumably at a fee of Rs. 1 crore (as per the NPNG Rules 2012) for the Mon Zone. A copy of this permit could not be obtained. It was, however, confirmed that no work was done by the Company in this time and the permit period has now expired. “The permit will have to be cancelled,” said a senior official of the State Government working closely on the issue.

Rectifications and objections On October 14, 2013, the Konyak Union submitted a memorandum to the Chief Minister of Nagaland, who is also the chairperson of the Ministerial Group of the NPNG Board. It stated explicitly that if the KU was tasked with obtaining NOCs from landowners on behalf of the Government, then “equity and justice has to be maintained by protecting and ensuring the rights, privileges and interests of all concerned, particularly the local landowners.” In the light of this, the KU, following a consultative meet with local stakeholders, arrived at and suggested a “review of the provisions” of the NPNGR&R 2012. Among others, it asked for future revenue shares to be given directly to either the landowners or tribal unions instead of routing it through the Government. They also pitched for the District Planning and Development Board’s share to be drawn from the Gov-

ernment’s revenue share (since both are Government bodies), and that ‘tribal unions/Hohos’ be earmarked a part of the revenue as district share so these bodies may plan appropriate development for the districts. Any “additional royalties,” noted the KU in its memorandum, should be credited to landowners to compensate their loss of livelihood and destruction of environment. As per the revenue-sharing terms of the NPNGR&R, for every Rs. 100 of crude oil produced, the mining company will give Rs. 16 to Nagaland State. Of this, the State will keep Rs. 8 and pass on Rs. 2 to landowners. The District Planning and Development Board will get Rs. 2 and the remaining Rs. 4 will go to the community. The memorandum points were reiterated at a meeting with Government officials in early 2014, said the general secretary of KU to The Morung Express. “Our interest was not against the State Government but to rectify the NPNGR&R 2012,” he stated. Again, the Government took no action. As regards the NOC they had previously issued, the KU found out about the company only after the permit had been given out by the NPNG Board. “We ran our own checks and found that there were problems in the company. They were neither competitive nor clean,” said the Konyak leader. So what did they do? “We objected! We want a reliable company to come to our region,” he asserted.

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School Edu dept urge Hindi teachers to call off agitation

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Kohima, November 5 (mexN): The Department of School Education has reiterated their request for the CSS Hindi Teachers to call off their agitation in view of the forthcoming exams, “as it is confirmed that the MHRD, GOI, will be releasing fund for their pending pay within this week.” Stating this in a release, Additional Director (HOD) Senthang informed the CSS Hindi teachers that the Department will be releasing the same on receipt of the fund from the GOI without further delay. However, since release of central fund has to undergo certain mandatory procedures till it is credited to the state’s account, the tolerance of the teachers is called for, the release added. It asked the CSS Hindi Teachers to be aware of the fact that the Department had taken all efforts to have their salary released at every level, right from the Ministerial level down to the section dealing with their salary. The Department also stated that while empathizing with the situation of the teachers, “would also like to remind the teachers that their association is in contravention to the State Government’s Order issued vide P & AR OM No. AR-8/8/79 dated 1st April 2014, and therefore is liable to be reproved as per the provisions given under The Nagaland Servant Conduct Rules, 1968.” Considering the welfare of the students as paramount and in view of the reasons, it requested the CSS Hindi teachers to call off the agitation “lest the Department be forced to impose punitive measures that may be made effective as stipulated under existing rules.”

Work towards permanent Graft case: Court asks CBI to verify death of two accused settlement: Neiphiu Rio

Kohima, November 5 (DiPr): MP for Nagaland state to the Lok Sabha, Neiphiu Rio has called upon leaders of the IndoMyanmar border areas to take initiative towards finding a permanent settlement for the Nagas of Myanmar and India. During a visit to the border village of Longwa, the former Nagaland state Chief Minister also appealed to the NSCN (K) to come to the negotiating table, so as to facilitate development of the region and towards finding a permanent solution through peace and reconciliation. Rio held public meetings with the leaders and elders of Longwa village on November 4 and adopted the village under the Saansad Adarsh Gram Yojana (SAGY) Scheme. He informed that the purpose of his visit was to develop good partnership with the people and to help convergence of various departments to work for the growth and economic development of Longwa. He exhorted the people to utilize the given opportunity with sincerity and responsibility, and become a selfreliant model village. He further stated that the success of the SAGY scheme would depend on the response of the people. Rio stated that Longwa is an attractive tourist spot owing to its unique history and location, with Angh’s residence situated at the middle of the international border between India and Myanmar. He further said that exposure of Naga culture and building good relationship with Myanmar lies with the people of Longwa. Rio proposed renovation of the guest house, construction of a museum, and

renovation of the Angh’s residence for the current year. He also emphasized on sanitation and cleanliness to attract tourists. Rio also informed that during his tenure as Chief Minister he had initiated various measures to recognize the Naga people of Burma and for them to be included under the redrafting of the Constitution of Myanmar in 2008 through the Burmese Ambassador in Delhi and other tribal leaders. He pointed out that these measures had resulted in the creation of the Naga Self Autonomous Government in Myanmar. Since then various developments have been initiated in the Naga inhabited land in Myanmar and construction of connectivity roads is being carried out in the border areas with the assistance of the Indian Government, he stated. Longwa is the second largest village under RD block Phomching with total population of 5673 and 742 tax paying households. It is situated at 40 Kms away from the district headquarter with Burma on the east and Arunachal Pradesh on the north. Longwa is a village well known for handicrafts. Majority of the people are engaged in agriculture, with around 519 households involved in cultivation of cardamom. The literacy rate of the village is very low with 14 % as per 2011 census. It has three schools with one GPS, One GMS and a private school. The main objective of the SAGY scheme is development of model villages through the implementation of the existing schemes, creating models of local development which can be replicated in the other village.

NeW DeLhi, November 5 (PTi): A special court has asked CBI to verify whether two of the five persons it summoned as accused in a graft case in which ex-Union minister P K Thungon was awarded a four-and-a-half-year jail term have died. Special judge Ajay Kumar Jain had summoned five persons as accused on July 21 while convicting Thungon and three others in a cheating and corruption case lodged by CBI 17 years back. These five per-

sons were scheduled to appear before the court yesterday and the judge was informed by the prosecutor that two of the five accused, Neilakuo Suokhrie and Khrienguozo Angami, were reported to have expired. “Investigating officer is directed to verify the death of accused Neilakuo Suokhrie and Khrienguozo Angami and submit the death verification report of accused persons on next date of hearing,” the judge noted in his order. Meanwhile, the court

was also informed that the Delhi High Court has stayed its order summoning two accused, K Konngam Konyak, the then minister of state in Nagaland for irrigation and flood control, and Mezakrol in the case. During the hearing, the counsel for one of the accused, Bendang Wapang, appeared before the court and filed a plea seeking exemption from personal appearance for his client. The court allowed his plea for the day only.

The court has now fixed the matter for further hearing on March 8. All these five accused were not charge sheeted by CBI in the case, in which Thungon and three others were convicted and sentenced by the court, due to want of sanction to prosecute them and also on the ground that no prosecutable evidence was found against them. However, while convicting Thungon and three others, the court had summoned these five persons

as accused. 69-year-old Thungon and three others were sentenced for offences under sections 120 B (criminal conspiracy) read with 419 (cheating by personation), 420 (cheating), 467 (forgery of valuable security), 468 (forgery for purpose of cheating) and 471 (using as genuine a forged document) of IPC and under provisions of the Prevention of Corruption Act. The three other convicts were Tali AO, C Sangit and Mahesh Maheshwari.

More writers & filmmakers return National Awards over ‘intolerance’ mUmbai, November 5 (iaNS): In a collective move to draw the government’s attention to their fears that the country’s “robust democracy might be coming apart”, 24 filmmakers and writers, including Arundhati Roy, Saeed Mirza and Kundan Shah, on Thursday returned their national awards. Countering this, veteran actor Anupam Kher has decided to lead a march against such protests. The 24 celebrities hoped their “symbolic gesture” persuades the government “to pay attention to our fears that the warp and weft of our robust democracy might be coming apart in the current atmosphere”. Besides Roy, Mirza and Shah, others who returned their awards on Thursday were Virendra Saini, Ranjan Palit, Tapan Bose, Shriprakash, Sanjay Kak, Pradip Krishan, Tarun Bhartiya, Amitabh Chakraborty, Madhusree Dutta, Anwar Jamal, Ajay Raina, Irene Dhar Malik, P.M. Satheesh, Satya Rai

Some of the filmmakers and writers who returned their national awards on Thursday to protest growing ‘intolerance’ in the country. (PTI Photo)

Nagpaul, Manoj Lobo, Rafiq Ellias, Sudheer Palsane, Vivek Sachidanand, Sudhakar Reddy Yakkanti, Manoj Nitharwal and Abhimanyu Dange. These were also among the 190 signatories to the letter to the government to pay heed to the “reasonable” demands of the FTII students, who ended their strike after a “protracted struggle of four months”. A statement released to the media on Thursday stressed that this is their way to protest the government’s handling of the FTII issue. The 24 signatories point-

ed out their disappointment at “how the ruling party’s leaders and supporters abused” the 12 filmmakers who returned their national honours earlier, and “belittled their gesture”. “This has been the consistent response of the powers that be towards the writers, academics, scientists, historians, filmmakers and artists, who have expressed their dismay over the increasing climate of intolerance,” the statement read. As “concerned citizens of the country whose work has been recognised by the

government of India”, they have said that by returning their honours, they are “not rejecting the recognition” and neither are they “belittling the honour”. “We are using the one possibility of making you (the government) pay attention to our plea, resolve the crisis at FTII, ensure that our prestigious right to Freedom of Speech is unambiguosly protected,” they said. In an article published in the Indian Express, “The God of Small Things” author Arundhati Roy said she was returning her 1989 National Award for Best Screenplay to

protest “ideological viciousness” in the country. She said she was not shocked by what was happening in the nation, and termed the lynching of a man over beefeating rumour in Dadri in Uttar Pradesh as a “deeper malaise”. “These horrific murders are only a symptom of a deeper malaise. Life is hell for the living too. Whole populations - millions of Dalits, adivasis, Muslims and Christians are being forced to live in terror, unsure of when and from where the assault will come,” she said. After the Dadri incident, over 40 writers, artistes and 10 filmmakers have returned their awards to record their protest over the rising incidents of intolerance in the country. On Saturday, actor and BJP supporter Anupam Kher has invited all Indians to march with him to Rashtrapati Bhavan to protest the voices that are being raised over “intolerance” in the country.

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5th NAP Phek to conduct firing practice

Phek, November 5 (mexN): The 5th NAP Phek will carry out firing practice for the forthcoming Nagaland Police Meet 2015 from November 6 to 7 from 6:00 AM onwards in the unit firing range. In this connection, all public and neighboring villagers have been requested not to go to the firing range or not to let loose any domesticated animal at the firing range.

ANSTA Tsg unit general session held

TueNsaNg, November 5 (DIPr): All Nagaland School Teachers Association (ANSTA) Tuensang Unit general session for 2015 was held at Noklak on November 5 at town hall Noklak. The session was graced by Minister for Health & Family Welfare, P. Longon and Parliamentary Secretary for Land Revenue, VG & Women Resources Development, L. Khumo as chief guest and guest of honour respectively. The chief guest in his speech said that the teachers are the builders of the future and respect is earned by hard work. The outgoing President also delivered a speech during the session.

CCO convenes consultative meeting

kohIma, November 5 (mexN): The Chakhesang Cultural Organization (CCO) has informed that a consultative meeting of the frontal organizations of the Chakhesang people will take place on November 9 at Hotel Japfü, Kohima, at 11:00 am. CCO general secretary Dr. Zokho Venuh has informed all the CCO office bearers and advisory members, representatives from CCRI, attire committee, CPO, CSU, CYF, CMA to attend the said meeting.

CYF general conference

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kohIma, November 5 (mexN): The Chakhesang Youth Front (CYF) will hold its 9th general conference from November 20 to 21 at Pfutsero under the theme “A true culture for the social betterment of all.” Minister for school education & SCERT Yitachu will grace the conference as the chief guest, while Dr. Kewepfiizü Lohe, vice principal, Baptist College, Kohima will be the main speaker. Chakhesang Public Organization (CPO) president Sovenyi will share greetings. Presidential address will be delivered by CYF president Zhopayi Nakro, while act of blessing of the new office bearers will be done by Rev. Dr. Vezopa Tetseo, executive secretary, CBCC. It is compulsory for every unit to send at least five members to the conference. All the public leaders, village council chairmen, village development board secretaries, student leaders, women leaders and well wishers have been invited to the conference.

Debate on vigilance in governance and corruption

DImaPur, November 5 (mexN): A debate competition was conducted by Unity College in Collaboration with Allahabad Bank (Dimapur) in observance of Vigilance week on October 30. The topic of the debate was titled “Vigilance in Governance can prevent corruption”. PK Mahapatra, Manager of Allahabad Bank (Dimapur), addressed that the hallmark of vigilance is indeed ‘transparency’ and ‘accountability’ as advocated by our esteemed Governor, Acharya. There were four participants each ‘for’ and ‘against’ the topic. The winners were Vitoka Rochill (First), Puja Dey (Runners up) and Dipika Agrawal (Second Runners up). Prizes and trophies were sponsored and distributed by the Manager, Allahabad Bank (Dimapur). The programme was chaired by Dr. Temjenwabang, Asst. PROF. Dept of History, Unity College C M Y K

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East Police Colony helps fire victims

DImaPur, November 5 (mexN): East Police Colony Council has expressed grief and solidarity with the victims of the devastating fire on October 25, where “more than 200 houses were burnt to ashes and more than a thousand rendered homeless at KK colony, Half Nagarjan.” A press release from the East Police Colony Council chairman informed that the council in collaboration with the citizens of the colony had raised a sum of Rs. 8532 in cash and collected household articles and distributed them among the victims. The council has prayed for God’s intervention towards rehabilitation and renewed prosperity of the victims.

Excise seizes IMFL

kohIma, November 5 (mexN): The excise personal at Khuzama check gate seized 60 bottles of 650ml beer, 40 bottles of 750ml IMFL, 48 bottles of 375ml IMFL on October 31 last. The seizure was made under the command of Akum, AIE. Further, the Kohima excise MVCP duty under the command of Pusukhong AIE seized 750 bottles of 650ml beer from one Sanju Saba on NH 29. The accused has been booked for violation of NLTP Act ’89 and seized articles deposited in the Malkhana office. This was stated in a release issued V. Mana Sumi, Superintendent of Excise & Prohibition, Kohima.

Farmers Exchange prog on Nov 9 and 10

DImaPur, November 5 (mexN): A two days Farmers Exchange Program will be held on November 9 and 10 at School of Agricultural Sciences and Rural Development, Nagaland University, Medziphema Campus. The program is been organized by ICAR-All India Coordinated Research Project on Pig, Nagaland Centre and Department of Livestock Production and Management, NU-SASRD. The program is based on the theme ‘Education of Livestock Rural Farmers for socio-economic development’. The farmers will show case their novel practices especially in livestock management in general and piggery in particular. The Chief Guest for the inaugural program on November 9 at 10.00 am will be Prof B.K.Konwar, Vice Chancellor, Nagaland University.

Mon dist launch Pentavalent Vaccine National Seminar

moN, November 5 (mexN): Mon District today launched the much awaited Pentavalent Vaccine at District Hospital Mon with Angam Konyak, daughter of Ongpha Konyak as the first beneficiary. Pentavalent consists of Diptheria, Pertussis & Tetanus (DPT) along with, Hep B, Influenza B Vaccines, all in one injection. Introduction of this vaccine will decrease the number of injections of a 0 to 1 year old child from 9 to 3 injections and also provide immunity against more diseases. The Pentavent vaccine will be introduced in the district in a phase wise manner, along with the rest of the state, starting with the district hospitals.

on Racism at CTC

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Mokokchung| November 5

A two day national seminar on Racism: The thorn in Humanity’s Coexistence organized by the Clark Centre for Peace research and Action got underway at Clark Theological College, Aolijen, Mokokchung. The focus of the seminar is on the evil of racism in India and more specifically the racial prejudices faced by the people of North East India. The inaugural programme of the seminar was held at the multi-purpose hall, CTC and the key note address of the seminar was delivered by Dr. Samuel George, Professor of Christian Theology, Allahabad Bible Seminary. Dr. Samuel in his ad-

Baby Angam, born on September 21, the first beneficiary of Pentavalent Vaccine.

NEISSR organise workshop on Neuro Linguistic Programming

TueNsaNg, November 5 (mexN): To sensitize the public on the major flagship programme Indradhanush launched by the Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, Government of India, the Directorate of Field Publicity (DFP), GoI, Tuensang unit in coordination with district immunization office and medical officer kicked off an awareness campaign at Siponsang village. The team organized awareness rally, baby show, public meeting and group discussion, according to a press release. Queries from the participants on various health topics were discussed during interaction on the welfare facilities provided under different schemes. The general public was asked to be aware of the programme and avail the same which is being implemented for the benefit of the masses.

of NLP in our today life. NLP is an extraordinary and cutting-edge approach, to human communication and the development of excellence. It shows in very simple terms, how your mind works to produce a behaviour, so that you can make it work better for you, to produce the behaviour of your choice, whenever and wherever you want. This remarkable set of tools is based on the amazing discovery, that what you do and your resultant experience, your behaviour, is the result of a movie that you produce in your mind, which is based on your thinking. And in changing how you think, you can change what you think- and in changing how and what you think, you can dramatically transform the results you create in your life. The two days workshop concluded with an evaluation.

Governor greets Lotha Naga Community

SHG women trained on food preservation

dress said that the people of North East India are often at the receiving end of racial prejudices, exploitation, and discrimination in the main-line India. He gave his address from a Christain Theological perspective. He further said

that racism in all forms is evil and it ha to be cnfronted and rejected. The seminar has resource persons presenting thirteen different papers on the sub-theme of the seminar. The seminar concludes on November 6.

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Directorate of Field Publicity (DFP), GoI, Tuensang unit in coordination with district immunization office and medical officer at Siponsang village.

The release issued by Lhouzotuo Casavi, i/c Field Publicity Officer, Tuensang informed that the

Rovi Chasie of Livelihood Enhancement Center with officials of The Green Caravan, Zynorique Initiatives and participants during the training on food preservation at Eco Village, Tsiepama held on November 4.

kohIma, November 5 (mexN): Taking up of income generating activities and accessing economic benefits are still hard to come by especially for women in rural areas and small towns. Rovi Chasie of Livelihood Enhancement Center, Jotsoma in collaboration with The Green Caravan, Zynorique Initiatives provided an opportunity for women from various SHGs to gain knowledge and upgrade skills to earn a livelihood by

Dr Samuel George giving out the keynote address at the national seminar on Racism: The thorn in Humanity's Coexistence organized by the Clark Centre for Peace Research and Action, Clark Theological College, Aolijen, Mokokchung.

Indradhanush awareness campaign at Siponsang village

DImaPur, November 5 (mexN): North East Institute of social Sciences and Research, Dimapur organized a two day workshop on NLP (Neuro Linguistic Programming). The workshop commenced with a short inaugural programme, whereby Rev. Dr. C.P Anto, Principal, NEISSR while welcoming the resource person Dr. A. Abraham, MD, Master Practitioner, NLP. He explained the purpose of the workshop was to equip the professional social work students with the different therapies used to help the people in the communities. The workshop was attended by the trainees of neissr and staff of peace channel. during the workshop, the resource Person highlighted about ‘Mind Dynamics, and Personal Excellence and Mind Mapping’, the application

kohIma, November 5 (DIPr): Governor of Nagaland & Assam P.B. Acharya extends his warm greetings to the Lotha Naga Community on the occasion of two day premier festival Tokhü Emong celebration on November 6 and 7. He said that Tokhü Emong, the post-harvest festival, is celebrated to invoke Almighty God’s bountiful blessing for the year long hard labour and also to strengthen unity among the community members. He added that we must also respect our community who were mostly Kisans (Farmers) for their hard labour. “Let us respect and do justice to them”. He appealed to Lotha Community to celebrate the festival in its true spirit which will help in keeping old traditions alive. He wished that celebration of this festival bring joy, peace, and prosperity to the community in particular and people of Nagaland in general and strengthen the bond of love and unity among the people.

conducting a one day Food Preservation Training at Eco Village, Tsiepama on November 4. The training consisted of practical instructions on preparation of pickles, jams and fruit juices. With this training, it is hoped that the trainees would learn to preserve local fruits and process them into marketable products. Addressing participants, Rovi Chasie stressed on the necessity of maintaining strict hygiene in the food processing unit. She also shared with them

the complete sequence of production right from preparation of raw materials to cooking and packaging. The training was attended by participants from Kohima, Tsiepama Model Village, Tsiepama Village and Ghaspani. The Chairman of Tsiepama Model Village, Thepfuseu Chalieu thanked Rovi Chasie for the opportunity and imparting the training free of cost. He further encouraged the participants to make use of the knowledge gained.

unit left for International Trade Centre in Myanmar (Burma) border for more programmes such as dis-

tribution of caps for Indradhanush rallies, pen and iodised salt to the poor and needy people.

ANSTA Kiphire Unit appeal to regional Head Office NIOS

kIPhIre, November 5 (mexN): The teacher trainees of Kiphire district D.EL.ED (NIOS) has brought it to the notice of the All Nagaland School Teachers’ Association (ANSTA) Office Kiphire Unit that they are unable to appear the exam in other district study centre due to “sudden change.” ANSTA, vice president Hokhevi Sumi stated in a press release that as per the Hall Ticket uploaded in the website till November 3 morning, the examination was scheduled to be held at GHSS Study Centre Kiphire Hall. However, the ANSTA stated that it was surprising to learn that “the centre has been changed to Kohima on November 3 evening. The exam is scheduled on November 6.” Citing some of the problems, the Association stated that all the teachers are preparing for the final exam in all the schools, probably in the 2nd week of this month. The teacher trainees are engaged with busy writing heavy assignments to be submitted on or before 15th of this month i.e November 2015. The teacher trainees of D.El. ED Kiphire District are ready to appear the exam in our own study centre i.e GHSS Study centre Kiphire since the hall ticket of exam centre uploaded through internet is GHSS study centre Kiphire. Therefore, the ANSTA Kiphire Unit requests the concerned regional Head Office NIOS to redress immediately to GHSS Study Centre Kiphire.

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Forest colony mass social work

kohIma, November 5 (mexN): The Forest Colony Union, Kohima informed all the residence of forest colony that there will be a mass social work within the colony on November 11 from 8:00 AM onwards. All the residence of the colony has been requested to compulsorily attend the same. Attendance will be taken at the end of the day, according to a release issued by Ghokuto Kinimi, general secretary Forest Colony Union Kohima. C M Y K

Liangmai Council Dimapur Dist meet

DImaPur, November 5 (mexN): The 7th Liangmai Council Dimapur District annual general meeting will be held on November 7, 10:00 am at the residence of Zandi Domta at Signal Basti, opposite Urban Police Station, Dimapur. Therefore, all the Liangmais residing in Dimapur district have been requested to attend the meeting positively.

Born on: 01-03-1929 — Died on: 03-11-2015 We, the family members of Late Shri. Rentsamo Ezung, IAS(RETD) deeply appreciate everyone who has tremendously helped and stood by us in the last journey of our late Father materially, financially, physically, and spiritually. Words are inadequate to express our heartfelt gratitude and indebtedness to each and everyone from the very core of our hearts. Our earnest prayer to Almighty God is that He sees your acts of kindness and love shown to us at the demise and bereavement of our loving dad Shri. Rentsamo Ezung (R. Ezung) IAS (Retd) May God bless you all richly.

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Centre to move SC against Meghalaya HC order to impose AFSPA NEW DELHI, NovEmbEr 5 (TNN): The Centre is likely to move the Supreme Court against a Meghalaya high court order asking it to impose the Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act, 1958 and deploy the Army and paramilitary forces in insurgency-hit Garo Hills. Senior officials of the security establishment here maintained that the situation in Garo Hills was not serious enough to warrant deployment of the Army and that the state government was fully competent to handle it with the Centre supplementing its efforts. "We have 30 days to file an appeal in the Supreme Court. The order asking us to impose AFSPA cannot be implemented as the situation arising out of the insurgency, fuelled mainly by the Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA), is a local law and order problem that must be handled by the state government

as per the constitutional scheme of things," a senior central government official said. Incidentally, the Centre, in its response filed in Meghalaya HC, had stated that law and order was the primary responsibility of the state government with Centre only playing a supporting role. It was argued that counter-insurgency efforts were successful only where the states took the lead. The Centre argued that Meghalaya's share in direct taxes under financial devolution had been increased recently and that the state needed to invest more in security. Security experts that TOI spoke to argued that the situation in Meghalaya was far less problematic than Manipur or Arunachal Pradesh, where AFSPA is in force. "The Garo insurgency does not warrant central intervention, especially given the overall sentiment against

M'laya HC cites rising killings in AFSPA directive

SHILLoNg, NovEmbEr 5 (TNN): Even as prolonged movements for the repeal of the controversial Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act, 1958, from the northeast have rocked the region's states, especially Manipur, over the years, the Meghalaya high court's directive on Monday asking the Centre to consider imposing the act in insurgency-ravaged Garo Hills has hit the state where it hurts most. The high court cited rising cases of kidnappings and killings by militant groups in the Garo Hills in its order. "Recently, a central intelligence officer and a trader who had been kidnapped for ransom were killed by insurgents. According to data supplied by Meghalaya PoAFSPA in the north-east region. In fact, the Centre may well argue in the Supreme Court that AFSPA in Meghalaya may set a wrong precedent and spur demands for other states

Mizoram anti-corruption board investigates against Lal Thanzara AIZAWL, NovEmbEr 5 (PTI): Mizoram Anti Corruption Bureau has launched investigation against Former Mizoram health minister and Chief minister Lal Thanhawla's younger brother, Lal Thanzara, opposition Mizo National Front (MNF) legal board chairman J Lalremruata Hmar said today. The criminal investigation was initiated against Thanzara, the ruling Congress candidate for the coming by-poll to Aizawl North III assembly seat, following the FIR submitted by MNF legal board on September 15, he said. He alleged that Lalthanzara owned 21.6 per cent of shares in Sunshine Overseas limited which was awarded crores of rupees worth road construction contracts by the state PWD - a department

held by the chief minister. Besides, Lal Thanzaraowned H P Foods also supplied over Rs 22 crore worth of high protein biscuits to the state social welfare department while he held the posts of parliamentary secretary and minister of state. "The former health minister and de facto chief minister of Mizoram committed offences punishable under section 13 (i) (d) (ii) and (iii) of the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988," he said. On the statement by the Chief Minister that his brother would be vindicated by the people's court, Hmar said "Criminal cases are never tried in the people's court through votes but in the courts of law." He said MNF legal board would continue to take up the graft case even if Lal Thanzara is re-elected in the by-polls.

'Acharya behaving like RSS activist' I have not come across such a Governor in my long political career: Assam CM gUWAHATI, NovEmbEr 5 (PTI): Assam Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi Thursday alleged that Governor P B Acharya was behaving more like an "RSS activist" than a constitutional head of a state. "The Governor is playing a very partisan role in the state. He is doing politics and behaving like an RSS activist", he alleged. The Chief Minister alleged that the BJP government at the Centre had sent Acharya to Assam keeping in view the Assembly elections scheduled next year. "He was appointed as Nagaland Governor and was given the additional charge of Assam but now it seems he has been brought to the state for the Assembly elections", he told reporters. He has been giving "unsolicited advice" and in his capacity as Chancellor appointing academicians with RSS background to key posts, Gogoi alleged. "I have not come across such a Governor in my long political career," he added. The Governor on several occasions over the past few months had criticized the Chief Minister, saying he had failed to control corruption, rhino killings and improve road communication in the rural areas. He had also criticized the methods adopted by the Gogoi government in implementing different development schemes of the central government. The Governor had also

expressed concern over the recent cases of teachers and farmers allegedly committing suicide in the state.

"He (Lal Thanzara) might have changed the name of the owner of HP Foods to that of his son's, he still cannot escape the law as the offences were committed when he was in power," Hmar added.

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lice, Garo insurgents abducted 25 civilians, 27 businessmen, 25 private sector employees, 5 government employees and 5 teachers between January and October 31 this year," a police officer said. While some of the abducted were released, most were either maimed or killed; a fact the high court took cognizance of before suggesting the implementation of AFSPA in the Garo Hills. Kidnappings and killings have become a regular feature in the Garo Hills and even public servants are not spared despite heavy allocation of central funds for the upgrade and modernization of the police force. "This court, as the protector of the civil liberties of citizens, cannot remain a mute spectator and shy

like Maoist-hit Chhattisgarh to be brought under AFSPA," said an expert. A former official of the security establishment insisted that deployment of Army in an area was "pure-

away from its constitutional obligation to protect the fundamental rights guaranteed by Part III of the Constitution in general and Article 21 in particular," the full bench of the Meghalaya high court, comprising chief justice Uma Nath Singh, justice TNK Singh and justice SR Sen, observed in its ruling. "We are not oblivious of the fact that with great power comes great responsibility, especially in the exercise of powers under Article 226 of the Constitution. Since the law and order situation in the Garo Hills has deteriorated beyond redemption, we have no option but to issue certain serious directions to protect the civil liberties and fundamental rights of common citizens, as well as public servants," the bench pronounced.

ly a call taken by the executive in consultation with the security agencies and not something that could be dictated by the courts". A full bench of the HC, comprising Chief

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NEW DELHI, NovEmbEr 5 (mExN): The North-East Forum for International Solidarity (NEFIS) organized a Candle Light vigil today to mark the 15th year of Irom Sharmila’s formal commencing of her hunger strike against Armed Forces Special Powers Act (AFSPA).The candle light vigil was organized at Vishwavidyalaya Metro station in solidarity with Irom Sharmila’s struggle and saw huge presence of North East people as well as students from other parts of the country. NEFIS, in a press note, condemned the recent Meghalaya High Court’s recommendation to implement this black act in the Garo hills area. “AFSPA has historically been used to subjugate the North East people and High Court in recommending this act has shown itself to be a stooge of Indian Government. At a time when there is a growing demand to revoke this draconian Act, Meghalaya high court instead of upholding justice, is itself partaking of injustice and allowing it to prevail,” it stated. NEFIS has called upon all the different communities of the North East, as well as people across the country to raise a unified struggle against AFSPA.

Justice Uma Nath Singh and Justices T N K Singh and S R Sen had issued the order on Monday following a hearing related to the pending case of militants calling bandhs

in the state. "We have no option but to direct the central government to consider the use of AFSPA, 1958 in the Garo Hills area and deployment of armed and paramilitary

forces to control the situation in the aid of civil and police authorities, till life becomes normal and incidents of rampant kidnapping and killings stop," the order said.

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Modi launches ‘Made in India’ gold coins, two other schemes New Delhi, November 5 (iANS): In a bid to put some 20,000 tonnes of idle gold to productive use and cut imports worth $35-$45 billion annually, India today launched three schemes related to the metal, including domestically minted coins with the images of Ashok Chakra and Mahatma Gandhi. The schemes launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi also included one to convert jewellery and other similar yellow metal assets with the people into interest-bearing deposits, as also sovereign bonds with an eight-year tenure but with an exit option after five years. Speaking about the schemes at an event at his official 7, Race Course Road residence, Modi said gold has developed a tradition in the daily lives of

Indians towards women empowerment. He also said with India-minted coins people will no longer have to depend on foreign sources. “The gold scheme can take care of women’s gold while they are out on a vacation and are concerned about where to keep their gold,” he said, adding: “There is a tradition of gold possession in the Indian families. With this scheme the tradition will be preserved.” He said goldsmiths, who have a great bond with people, can become the biggest agents of the schemes. “India has no reason to be described as a poor country, as it has 20,000 tonnes of gold. The gold available with the country should be put to productive use. These schemes show us the way forward

in achieving this goal.” Ahead of the launch, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), which will issue the bond scheme, fixed the issue price of gold for the first tranche at Rs.2,684 per gram, based on simple average closing price of gold of 999 purity (24 karat) for the week of October 26-30. Under the deposit scheme, gold will be accepted at notified collection and testing centres. Banks will then issue certificates in equivalence of 995 fineness of gold under short term (1-3 years), medium (5-7 years) and long-term (12-15 years) schemes. “The interest rate in the medium term bonds has been fixed at 2.25 percent and for the long-term bonds is 2.5 percent for the bonds issued in 2015-16,” an official statement said. These will be on behalf

of the government. The short-term deposits will be on banks’ own accord. In the bond scheme, the issuing body is the Reserve Bank on behalf of the central government, and will be denominated in multiples of gram(s) of gold with a basic unit of one gram. The minimum investment limit is two grams, with a maximum of 500 grams per person per fiscal year. The tenure of the bonds -- with an interest rate of 2.75 percent per annum payable semi-annually -- will be eight years with exit option from the fifth year onward. They can also be traded in the bourses, and used as collateral for loans. The gold coins, on the other hand, will be in a physical form and will have the national emblem Ashok Chakra engraved

on one side and the image of Mahatma Gandhi on the other. Initially, it will be available at MMTC outlets in denominations of 5 and 10 grams, apart from a 20 gram bar. To begin with, 15,000 coins of 5 gm, 20,000 coins of 10 gm and 3,750 bars have been earmarked. As regards the two monetisation schemes, the government has permitted designated banks to sell or lend the accepted gold for minting India Gold Coins (IGC) by MMTC, as also to jewellers. They can also sell it to other designated banks. According to the World Gold Council, an estimated 22,000-23,000 tonnes of gold is lying idle with households and institutions in India. The annual imports amount to around 850-1,000 tonnes valued at $35-$45 billion.

Zubin Karkaria appointed Bankruptcy panel calls for insolvency regulator global CEO of Kuoni New Delhi, November 5 (AgeNcieS): resolution process has to be completed within A government-appointed committee has suggested setting up an insolvency regulator to exercise regulatory oversight over insolvency professionals and agencies in a bid to ensure speedier winding up of insolvent companies and providing easier exit route to investors. The Bankruptcy Law Reforms Committee (BLRC), headed by TK Vishwanathan, in its report has also recommended, for the first time, bankruptcy and insolvency processes for individuals with annual gross income of less than Rs 60,000 and aggregate assets of not more than Rs 20,000. They can apply for a discharge from their debts which are liquidated and unsecured up to Rs 35,000. The proposed Bankruptcy Code will replace over a century old archaic insolvency act - The Presidency Towns Insolvency Act, 1909 - and ensure time-bound disposal of insolvency application. “The Bill seeks to improve the handling of conflicts between creditors and debtors, avoid destruction of value, distinguish malfeasance vis-a-vis business failure and clearly allocate losses in macroeconomic downturns. The Bill lays down a clear, coherent and speedy process for early identification of financial distress and revival of the companies and limited liability entities if the underlying business is found to be viable,” an official statement said. According to the draft, a timeline of 180 days has been prescribed for dealing with applications for insolvency resolution which can be extended for 90 days by the adjudicating authority, though only in exceptional cases. The draft Bill also provides for a fast track insolvency resolution process which may be applicable to certain categories of entities. In such a case, the insolvency

mumbAi, November 5 (AgeNcieS): Zubin Karkaria has been appointed global chief executive officer of travel and visa services company Kuoni. Karkaria is first Indian to head the 109-year old Swiss company. Karkaria has been associated with the group since 1996. He was heading tour operator SOTC when it was acquired by Kuoni that year and was appointed CEO of Kuoni, India. He founded the VFS Global (visa facilitation service) in 2001 and continues to head the division. In 2013 he was appointed as the head of Kuoni’s group executive board. In August Kuoni sold its leisure tours and inbound tours division in India and Hong Kong to Thomas Cook for Rs 535 crore as a part of business restructuring exercise. In January, Kuoni Group had announced its intention to sell tour businesses in India and other parts of world to focus on online travel, destination management and visa processing services. Initially, the Swiss company planned to retain its destination management business (inbound travel) in India, but even that is being sold to Thomas Cook. Karkaria replaces outgoing CEO Peter Meier and concurrently continues to run the VFS Global Division.

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Training to enhance fish productivity held Phek, November 5 (mexN): Nagaland is endowed with enough water bodies, which provide immense potential for aquaculture development. But, despite the available resources, aquaculture has not made much impact in the State. There are several factors for low productivity of fish, but lack of professional support and proper feed management is vital. Keeping this in view, Krishi Vigyan Kendra (KVK), Phek organized awareness cum training programme entitled “Feed Management to Enhance Fish Production in Nagaland” on November 2 and 3 in collaboration with ICAR- Central Institute of Freshwater Aquaculture, Bhubaneswar, Orissa. The programme was attended by about 70 farmers from Porba, Sakaraba and Pholami villages of Phek with chairmen of their respective village councils. Dr. Prakash Ranjan Dutta, I/c SMS Animal Science, KVK Phek welcomed the farmers and guests from ICAR-CIFA. Dr. RK Singh, Programme Coordination, presented the status of fish farming and productivity of fishes in Phek district. Shenizo, Porba village council chairman narrated the status of fish ponds and productivity of fishes in Porba village. He also expressed concern about poor productivity of the fishes and losses due to fish diseases

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and called for sustainable fisheries development. The programme started on November 2 with field visit where four scientists from ICAR-CIFA - Dr SC Rath, Dr SK Sahoo, Dr KN Mohanta, and Dr KC Das - visited the fish ponds of Porba and Sakaraba villages and interacted with the farmers to assess the situation. On November 3, different aspects of fish feed management was discussed with the farmers. Dr SC Rath, Principal Scientist, Fish Feed ICARCIFA described the kind of feed and fish feeding technologies. Dr KN Mohanta, Principal Scientist, ICARCIFA explained about different kinds of fishes suitable for the region and how the farmers can formulate fish feed with available resources. He also elaborated the techniques of making fish feed at household level, small scale production and commercial level fish feed production. Dr KC Das, Principal Scientist, ICAR-CIFA, eluDIMAPUR Civil Hospital:

cidated about nutrient requirement of the fishes and how those can be fulfilled with conventional and non-conventional feeds. Dr SK Sahoo, Principal Scientist, ICAR-CIFA, enlightened the farmers about different kind of fishes and integrated fish farming. He also elaborated about management of organic waste as feed for fishes under integrated fish farming. He also answered the queries of the farmers about common diseases and their management. During the training, a small exhibition was arranged at the KVK to show various fish feed and feeding technologies. A skill demonstration of fish feed preparation and feeding was organised at KVK fish demonstration pond. The programme concluded with interactive session, where farmers asked about various problems faced by them in fresh water aquaculture and remedial measures were suggested by the experts from ICAR-CIFA.

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TR Zeliang extends RTI workshop examines its impact & hurdles Tokhu Emong greetings

kohima, November 5 (mexN): The Administrative Training Institute (ATI), Kohima along with the Department of Personnel and Training, Government of India organised a workshop on “Right to Information Act 2005” on November 4 where 104(one hundred four) officials from various departments attended. The aim of the workshop, a press note informed, was to sensitise all PIOs and APIOs on the latest developments of the RTI Act 2005; to clarify grey areas of the Act and to enlighten PIOs and APIOs on the practical problems faced till now. Lithrongla G Chishi IAS, Director ATI and Secretary

to the Govt. of Nagaland, who chaired the Inaugural program in her welcome address urged upon all the participants to sincerely carry out the roles and responsibilities as PIOs and APIOs and encouraged them to interact in order to make the program a fruitful one. Gracing the occasion as the Chief Guest, Kevinino P Meru, Chief Information Commissioner (CIC), Nagaland Information Commission pointed out that this year is the 10th year of implementation of RTI Act and highlighted that the commission has faced many difficulties in the process of implementing the

CIC, Nagaland Information Commission, Kevinino P Meru speaking at the workshop.

RTI Act, 2005. She further shared the hurdles faced to implement the Act in its true spirit and maintained that the wisdom of Appellate Authorities, PIOs and APIOs is needed for its success. Meru also narrated some success stories of RTI implementation in Nagaland and informed that Na-

galand is among those few states where there are no pending appeals lying with the commission. Translating the Act into all the local dialects is another milestone the Commission has achieved, she maintained adding that another note worthy achievement is that in the whole

country, only Nagaland and Chhattisgarh has come up with the gender break up in RTI implementation. Nagaland is the only state in the country to have a lady as the Chief Information Commissioner, the CIC further revealed. She also expressed her gratitude to ATI for the initiatives taken in organizing such programs since the inception of RTI in the country. During the technical session, different resources persons presented their takes on following topics: L Youdang Jamir- “Proactive Disclosure towards transparency and accountability”; Worhonthung Ezung“Privacy in times of RTI”;

S Rongsen Longkumer – “Role of PIOs and APIOs”; Dr. Alem W. Longchar- “Exemption of Information” and Dr. Hovithal N Sothu“The Paradigm Shift” and “Public Authorities, Scope and Range”. Group discussions were followed by group presentations. Clarifications on grey areas were also done by Worhonthung Ezung and Dr.Hovithal Sothu. The day ended with a vote of thanks from Dr.Hovithal, the program coordinator and by adopting a resolution to put forward to the Government to make some RTI Rules to clear certain doubts and controversies.

Dmp NPF Minority Wing formed Huge consignments of IMFL recovered

Dimapur, November 5 (mexN): Office bearers of NPF Minority Wing, Dimapur division have taken oath on November 4 at the NPF Dimapur division office here. The newly appointed office bearers are Sursesh Paira as President and Jayant Sethi as General Secretary with a team of 20 members in different portfolios. The ceremony was administered by president, NPF Dimapur division, Nungsang Jamir. It was witnessed by NPF Central office bearers and members of NPF Dimapur division with AC president and frontals. Blaise elaborated the contribution of minority leaders in Nagaland and need of formation of political cell like Minority Wing of NPF, a press release from NPF Minority Wing (Central) Working President, Mohendra Thousen said.

Lipok Pongen and Pushika Awomi from central also shared their views. President, Minority Wing Central Bhattacharjee thanked all the party men for all round support to Minority Wing in the formation and its smooth functioning since last five years in different levels. HBasu Damani encouraged new office bearers and stressed on discipline and dedication towards the party to prove leadership of every party worker in different levels and capacity. Kerie Pfuka lauded minority leadership and

Dimapur, November 5 (mexN): Acting on a tip-off, the Excise Narcotic Cell enforcement party detected and recovered around 7668 bottles of rum (750 ml) and 1585 numbers of canned beers (500 ml) from one Dumper and their loyalty towards party Scorpio near Ghotovi Viland emphasized the prin- lage gate under Niuland ciples of dedicated party men and appealed to work more with patience and tolerance in any situation. Pushika Awomi, NPF associated press secretary kohima, November (Central) felt the need of 5 (mexN): The Angami Stuminority leaders who can dents Union (ASU) in colbe projected in unreserved laboration with the Kohima areas for the uplift and de- Municipal Council (KMC) velopment of all communi- will be organizing a Mass ties living in Dimapur. Social Work in Kohima NoNPF Dimapur division vember 14, 7AM onwards. president Jamir encourIn this regard, ASU aged the team and made president Dieyo Yano and commitment to cooperate convenor, Kezhazer Anwith the Minority Wing at gami in a press note has any point of time. “fervently” appealed all

Sub-division, Dimapur on November 4. The consignments were being transported to Zunheboto from Lahorijan (Assam) when the steering of one of the vehicle broke down at the aforementioned spot, informed a press note from the Deputy Commissioner of Excise (NC), Dimapur Visedede-

lie Mepfuo. Subsequently, two persons identified as Sumiruddin and Bovito Yeptho were arrested and penalized under relevant NLPT Act, 1989, the press released added. The duty party was lead by Kakiho IE, Shihai IE, B Apong IE with one AIE, 2 head constable and 9 constables.

ASU’s social work on November 7 the citizens of Kohima, particularly ASU Range/Units, School and College Students, Churches, Business establishments, Chairman of all the Ward/Colony / Panchayat & Sanitation Committee(s), Government establishments under Kohima District, and various Organizations/Associations/Unions/Clubs to actively part take in the

social work. It is being organised to inculcate sense of cleanliness and responsibilities towards better and cleaner Kohima, ASU added. For further information and better coordination, the Union requested all concerned to contact, Convenor at # +91 9774002558 & President ASU at # +91 9856200353.

Dimapur Hindu Bengali Community dissolved CBC WD foundation day held

Dimapur, November 5 (mexN): The Dimapur Hindu Bengali Community, which was established with the aim to work for the welfare of the community in general and to develop peaceful and cordial relationship with all sections of the society in this cosmopolitan city, has been dissolved. “It is painful that due to lack of co-ordination and cohesion amongst the members, the DHBC has not been able to fulfill the desired aims and objectives for which the body

was established. As a result the body is almost paralysed except for one cultural programme which is held once a year, which is nothing more than reminding the people of our existence only,” informed a press release issued by Tarun Nandi, President, Dimapur Hindu Bengali Community. It has been decided that the present body of the Dimapur Hindu Bengali Community stands dissolved for the time being. In its place, an interim body has been constitut-

ed to look after the affairs of the organization with the following members: Monoj Bhattacharjee– Chairman with members including Joel Acharjee; Tota Das; Bishnu Bhattacharjee; Surojit Das; Raj Kumar Dey; and Abhijit Bhattacharjee. Further, a new body will be installed in due course of time and no individual or groups are allowed to use its name to organize any event or function without the consent of the interim body.

Training for district IEC personnel underway kohima, November 5 (mexN): A three-day training of district Information, Education & Communication (IEC) personnel on IPC of RMNCH+A Issues started on November 3 at the Directorate of Health & Family Welfare here. With an objective to equip and revamp all IEC personnel with adequate knowledge on communication skills, the intensive training will cover topics on Maternal Health, Child Health, Adolescent Health, Universal Immu-

nization, Non-communicable diseases, Family Planning, National Health Mission and IPC & Communication skills, according to a release from IEC Bureau, DH&FW. Neingusa Yhokha, Joint Director, during the inaugural programme urged all the participants to be sincere and active in the 3 days training. Dr. Watikala, Director (Family Welfare), DHFW in her exhortation called upon all the IEC personnel to gear up for intensive activities by prioritizing

their assignments. Stressing on regularity and being present at their respective posting place, she urged that the IEC personnel as the backbone and pilots of the department should go the extra mile even with a little forfeit from their own pocket in view of the fund constraints and thereby making a huge difference within the health sector. With a total of 52 participants from all the districts and resource persons from the different programmes, the training will conclude on November 5.

Meluri parish celebrates Year of Consecrated Life meluri, November 5 (mexN): St. Xavier Parish, Meluri celebrated the Year of Consecrated Life on October 31 and November 1, which was planned and executed by the parishioners under the leadership of the Pochury Catholic Union (PCU). Meluri Parish has two local priests and 5 local nuns, namely Rev. Fr. John Poji, Rev. Fr. Dominic Selosie, Sr. Gloria, Sr. Sophia, Sr. Caroline, Sr. Martha and Sr. Rose - all belonging to the UFS congregation and presently working in Nagaland, Assam, Manipur and Aizawl. On October 31, these consecrated religious together with the priests and nuns working in Meluri

were taken for an outing accompanied by the PCU office bearers and church staff, a press release from priest of St. Xavier Parish, Rev. Fr. Jose Lukose informed. On November 1, a solemn Eucharistic Celebration was organized in the Parish Church, in which Rev. Fr. Jose Lukose was the Main Celebrant. In the short felicitation that followed after the Holy Mass, the PCU President Chichutho Jose congratulated all the priests and sisters for showing the way of religious life to everyone as an example for the younger generation. All the fathers and sisters shared their experience as a religious and exhorted the youth to fol-

low the call of the Lord Jesus. The ADC of Meluri, John Tsülise, while felicitating the priests and nuns, appreciated the earlier missionaries who showed the example of a religious life because of which there are missionaries from Meluri itself. He termed it a sign of growth in the church. Sr. Matilda appreciated the parents of the priests and nuns for having sacrificed their sons and daughters to be missionaries. The Parish Priest also thanked the fathers and sisters for coming from distant places of their ministry to accept the appreciation of the parishioners for the sacrifice they make for the Church.

pereN, November 5 (Dipr): The Christian Baptist Church Samjiuram under Peren District celebrated the 31st foundation day of the Women Department on November 4, at their church premises at Samjiuram with Rev.Dr, Ravi Pamei as the speaker, under the theme “Good women should be praised”. Dr. Rev. Ravi Pamei in his speech said that women who feared the Lord is honoured by all and

encouraged the women department of Christian Baptist Church Samjiuram to go ahead by playing their church role in their mission activities. The Kohima Liangmai Baptist Church Pastor and the President Liangmai Baptist Association (LBA) N.Silubo Zeliang also spoke in the function and said that, being a sub-tribe of Zeliang Liangmai should work together unitedly under one umbrella for God as well as for

the community in general. He also invited the independent Baptist Church Samjiuram to come under the fold of LBA to work together to lift up the Liangmai community in spirit as well as physical. Kohima Liangmai Baptist Church, Lungwiram Baptist Church, Jalukie town Independent Church presented special songs. Around three thousand people participated in the day long celebration programme.

Frontiers area org acknowledges Gadkari Dimapur, November 5 (mexN): The International Border Area People's Welfare Organization (IBAPWO) has expressed its appreciation to the Union Minister for Transport Shipping and Highway Minister, Government of India Nitin Gadkari for announcing schemes to develop the “remotest” Indo-Myanmar border area. The Union Minister on his recent visit on November 3, has announced Trans Eastern Highway from Mon-Longwa-Pangsha-Avangkhu-Kiphire and Trilateral Highways from Dimapur via NiulandZuheboto-Aghunato International Pangsha (ITC). A press note from the IBAPWO General Secretary, Nokshom Konyak said it had earlier submitted a memorandum to the ministry for comprehensive development in the border area including the above project.

Arguing that the IndoMyanmar Border in the state is one of the most neglected among the 17 International Border States in India since the inception of Independence, the organisation had appealed the ministry for approval of Trans Eastern Highway in Trilateral Highway at the earliest, IBAWPO claimed. Maintaining that the roadways is the only lifeline for entire people of the region, the organisation hope that it would also help in building future business corridor and diplomatic link with the South East Asian countries under the vision of Act East Policy. NCSU: The Nagaland Contractors’ & Suppliers’ Union (NCSU) head office Kohima Nagaland has extended its gratitude to Union Minister Road Transport Highway & Shipping Nitin Gadkari for his assurances to make road

projects into smaller packages to allow local Contractors to avail the opportunity in taking up as many projects in the state. The Union Minister had made this assurance while laying the foundation stone for 4 laning of Dimapur– Kohima National Highway on November 3. A press note from NCSU president, Pele Khezhie and general secretary, John Kath informed that the union had earlier submitted 2 representations to Union Minister during N.E Highway Meet at Guwahati Assam on June 30 and October 29 for changing the modalities in awarding of contract works under NH in Nagaland by breaking up the small projects and let local contractors avail the opportunity. “The union further deeply acknowledges the Union Minister for announcing Rs. 10,000 crores road projects for Nagaland State” it added.

kohima, November 5 (mexN): The Chief Minister of Nagaland, TR Zeliang has extended his warmest greetings to the Lotha community on the occasion of Tokhu Emong, the premier festival of the Lothas, and wished them a joyous and fruitful celebration.

I hope and pray that the celebration of this festival will foster better relations amongst the members of the tribe and that it will create a climate of peace, goodwill and better understanding amongst the people of the State, the Chief Minister stated his message.

MEx FILE Ex-Servicemen Rally at Tuensang Dimapur, November 5 (mexN): A Rally for the Ex-Servicemen, Widows & Veer Naris will be organised at Tuensang on November 7 for Tuensang, Mon, Longleng, Zunheboto, Mokokchung, Kiphere and Phek district of Nagaland. A press note informed that the rally will include Medical Camp; Dental Camp; awareness of Entitlements Stall; Field Post Office Stall; Assistance to Disabled Pensioners; and Cultural Programme.

Fisheries dept sale’s day Dimapur, November 5 (mexN): The Department of Fisheries, Nagaland has made arrangement with Kidima Baptist Church Thepfuko Krotho to sell Fresh Doyang Fishes at P.R. Hill, Kohima on November 6 from 6AM onwards. A press note from Director of Fisheries, Zenohol Angami informed the general public to avail the opportunity and take part in the event.

Holy Cross Alumni meet Dimapur, November 5 (mexN): The Holy Cross Alumni has convened a meeting on November 7 at the School’s premise from 2PM to discuss about the upcoming Golden Jubilee programmes of the School. A press note requested all the alumni of Holy Cross Higher Secondary School, Dimapur to attend the meeting.

Jalukie PS recovers Bike Jalukie, November 5 (mexN): The Officer InCharge (OC) of Jalukie Police Station has notified that a Motor Bike (Yamaha FZ 16 Red Colour) bearing Chassis No. MEI121Co76B2004920 and Engine No. 201C7004884 has been recovered and kept at the station. The rightful owner may come and claim the same with original documents within 15 days of this publication, informed Wellington, a the OC of Jalukie Police Station.

MSTK golden jubilee on Nov 7 kohima, November 5 (Dipr): The Mopungchuket Senso Telongjem Kohima (MSTK) will be celebrating its Golden Jubilee on November 7 at Molu Ki Kohima with Parliamentary Secretary for Geology & Mining, Dr. Imtiwapang and Post Master General North East Shillong, Pangernungsang IPoS as the chief guest and main Speaker respectively. Jubilee Resolution Committee Convenor, Er. R. Temsu has requested all the in laws to attend the Golden Jubilee celebration. He also informed all the members to cooperate with the volunteers for parking management.

Vet. Dept to distribute Chahh cutter and fodder seeds Dimapur, November 5 (mexN): The Chief Veterinary, Dr. Temsu Ozukum has informed that there will be an awareness programme-cum-distribution of Chaff cutter and fodder seeds for all districts on November 6 at Chief Veterinary Office Complex, Burma Camp, at 11 AM. The director of Veterinary and A.H, Dr. Thungchamo Ezung will grace the programme as chief guest, stated a CVO press note. All the Chief Veterinary are requested to attend the programme.

9348 beer bottles destroyed Dimapur, November 5 (mexN): A consignment of 9348 beer bottles meant for Army personnel that got sedimented’ were destroyed at CSD premises, Dimapur on November 4. The sedimented beers are unfit for human consumption, informed a press note from L Wati Jamir Dy. Commissioner of Excise (HQ). The destruction board members consisted of L Wati Jamir, Chairman; Inspector of Excise (CSD), Member secretary; Area Manager (CSD), Member; and Store Keeper (Gp-V) Member.

Unity College National Service Scheme (NSS) along with the College Students’ Council and Teachers paid a visit to the fire victims at Nagarjan on November 5. During the visit, the Students provided items like clothes, food and cash to the affected fire victims.

Gokras to celebrate ‘Pre-Tihar’ 2015 at Kohima CM condoles Lt. Kire Dimapur, November 5 (mexN): The Gorkha Community of Kohima headed by the Gorkha Public Panchayat in association with Gorkha NGOs will be celebrating Pre-Tihar ‘ 2015 (Diwali ), the festival of light November 8, at GPP complex, opp. Govt. Printing Press, Chandmari, Kohima from 3 PM. Sanju Pandey, OSD, Municipal Affairs Department and

Shri. Jibon Pradhan, Dy. Superintendent of Police, PHQ, Kohima will grace the occasion as the Chief Guest and Guest of Honour respectively. President, GPPK & Convener of the Pre-Tihar Organising Committee, Santu Thapa in a press note informed that the main highlights of the program will be a dramatizationon the TIHAR, Gorkha Traditional Fashion show,

Cultural Dances. The audience will also be entertained by the performances of Tashi Dolma Lama, Finalist of Dancing Stars of Nagaland; Kamal Chettri, 1st runners-up and Kezevinuo Sogotsu , finalist Amazing Voice of Nagaland; and bands of Gorkha NGOs, individual artists etc. The organising committee has invited one and all to enjoy the occasion with their families.

kohima, November 5 (mexN): The Chief Minister of Nagaland TR Zeliang has expressed his great pain to hear about the sad demise Thekruneituo Kire, Retired Director of Industries & Commerce Department at Apollo Hospital, New Delhi on November 4. Late T Kire was an upright Officer who always took a principled stand and never wavered when

it came to public interest, Zeliang added in his press condolences received here. “At this moment of great grief, I, on my own behalf, as well as of the Government of Nagaland, pay my tributes to him. We pray that God Almighty will grant you and all family members strength and comfort at this time of grief. May his soul rest in eternal peace,” he added.

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The Power of Truth

The Morung Express X issue 302X issue 185 Thursday 9volume July 2015 volume By dr. sao Tunyi

Cancer burden in Nagaland

he shock value of a cancer diagnosis is decreasing with improvement in technology and treatment modalities. The diagnosis of a cancer case was similar to receiving a ‘death warrant’ which incited fear and despair in the patient and relatives. Bollywood movies have used it to induce similar feelings in the viewers. We have come a long way from that. Many cancers have become potentially curable. But the good news of progress made in cancer detection and treatment is tempered by the bad news that the burden of cancer is on the rise. It is estimated that cancers in India may increase five-fold by 2025. The economic burden of cancer is also growing. The average cost of treatment of cancer in a government set-up is about half the annual income of an average Indian. And cancer centres with adequate facilities are far from adequate. So, cancer care is out of reach for millions of Indians. North East India is a hot bed of cancer incidence. As per the Population Based Cancer Registry (PBCR) 3 years report (2009 to 2011) of the ICMR, the highest incidence of many cancers are located in the North East Region. Aizawl district of Mizoram recorded highest incidence at 250.6 new cancer cases per 1,00,000 population every year. For Nagaland, the incidence rate is 98.15 per 1,00,000 population (males:126.1, females: 70.2). The incidence rates given here are age-adjusted incidence rates which give a clearer picture of the cancer situation because cancer incidence is influenced by the age of the population. The top 3 cancers in Nagaland among men are Nasopharynx, Stomach, and Oesophagus, and among females they are Cervix, Stomach, and Breast. Incidence rate of Cancer Nasopharynx among males in Nagaland is very high (21 per lakh population) and is only next to the highest incidence in the world which is in China (26.9). The four major risk factors of non-communicable diseases viz tobacco use, unhealthy diet, physical inactivity, and harmful use of alcohol are the major risk factors of cancer. The above data from ICMR correlates well with the Global Adult Tobacco Survey (GATS) 2009-10. The top 5 States in India in tobacco use are from the North East. Tobacco is by far the single most important risk factor of cancer which is responsible for 22% of cancer deaths. Mizoram (67%) has the highest percentage of tobacco use followed by Nagaland (57%). WHO notes a ‘westernization’ trend in the progress of cancers, that as countries undergo societal and economic changes, the pattern of cancer also changes to become more like the scenario in the western countries. Cancers resulting from infections tend to decrease while cancers resulting from lifestyle and dietary habits, reproductive and hormonal factors increase. However, in the North East States, traditional and cultural food habits/lifestyle like smoked meat, salted fish, fermented food items, indoor smoke pollution, etc also still contribute heavily to the incidence of cancer. Wide spectrum of interventions, ranging from promotion of healthy lifestyle, prevention of risk behaviors, and early detection, to onco-surgery, chemotherapy, radiotherapy and palliative medicine are required in handling cancer. Political commitment and action are also vital in cancer control. Dr. Mohandas Mallath, lead author of a series of reports on the cancer burden in India published in The Lancet said, ‘The need for political commitment and action is at the heart of the solution to India's growing cancer burden…The extent to which death and illness from cancer will actually increase in the next 20 years will depend a lot on the investments made in future decades in tobacco control, healthcare delivery, cancer research, clinical trials, and increasing the public awareness as to how we can all help to reduce the risk of cancer by eliminating risky behaviors such as smoking, vaccinating those at risk of cancer causing infections and following a healthy diet and lifestyle’. Dr. Sao Tunyi works as an Epidemiologist at Directorate of Health and Family Welfare, Kohima. Feedback can be sent to saotunni@yahoo.co.in, or visit his blog www.thatchhouse.blogspot.in

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Love math? Moderate anxiety may improve performance

f you value math, a little nervousness in relation to math problems may actually improve your performance, suggests new research. The researchers found that a moderate level of math anxiety was associated with high math performance among students who reported high math motivation -- that is, among students who reported that they valued math and embraced math challenges. For those who are low in this kind of math motivation, however, high math anxiety appears to be linked with low math performance, the study said. "Our findings show that the negative association between math anxiety and math learning is not universal," said Zhe Wang of Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University in the US. "Math motivation can be an important buffer to the negative influence of math anxiety," Wang noted. While some children might be anxious about math because it is extremely difficult for them and they feel threatened by it, others might be anxious about math because they want to perform well. The researchers hypothesised that different underlying motivations for these two groups may have different consequences for math learning behaviours and performance. The researchers first looked at data from 262 pairs of samesex twins. The children, about 12 years old on average, completed measures of math anxiety and math motivation. They also completed six tasks aimed at measuring math performance. The results indicated that there were no differences in math anxiety and math motivation according to age, but they did show that girls tended to have higher math anxiety than boys. When the researchers investigated math anxiety and math motivation together, a complex pattern of results emerged. For children who reported low levels of math motivation, increases in math anxiety were associated with poorer performance. For children who reported high math motivation, performance increased with anxiety, reaching peak levels with moderate anxiety. As anxiety increased beyond this midpoint, math performance decreased. The findings were published in the journal Psychological Science.

C O M M E N T A R Y

Samhita Barooah

Socialising through food

ood connects people socially and always binds the family ties. In every occasion food keeps people together with all differences and commonalities. Every life-cycle event is connected to food choices, tastes and traditions which define distinctive identities of people. Tribal traditions in North East India have survived through its most tumultuous phases of survival and struggle through indigenous and sustainable food traditions. Social relationships are cemented through the exchange of food in both its cooked and ingredient forms in diverse tribal societies. Society evolves when people connect with each other and most strikingly societies have been rooted in their food traditions. Today the world is looking up to the indigenous terra madre for solutions to sustainable, safe, healthy and life-giving food options which are not available in the certified food packets or in the stacked shelves of the super stores. In fact this year from November 3-7, 2015 the indigenous terra madre is travelling to Meghalaya in North East India. This will be an occasion to culminate the indigenous culinary traditions of the world inside the forest villages of Mawphlang. Indigenous foods have been the lifeline of tribal communities in North East India which is significant in the context of chemically fortified processed foods which have always found space in the food plates of the elites. What is forbidden for many educated, upper class and elite communities as food have been the social foods which strengthen the solidarity threads of ethnicity, culture, tradition and longevity of tribal communities. Many forest dependent communities across India are accused of exploiting the forests and ruining the conservation efforts of elite wildlife enthusiasts and activists. But the amount of exploitation done by urban elites through waste of energy and fossil fuel resources is unimaginable compared to the forest dependent communities who have been restoring, rejuvenating and maintaining the food chain balance through their distinct forest and eco-system food choices. Social exclusion is a concept which primarily emerged from the deep rooted disgust and distaste which has culinary connotations. People have developed certain notions of good food and forbidden food according to their bodily and cultural needs. Such food preferences connected some people and disconnected many in such a complex way in India that social, cultural, economic and political conflicts have created more gaps than bridges amongst different communities. The essence of community cohesiveness is also rooted in the culinary traditions of religious, ethnic and indigenous communities. The tenets of an inclusive society in tribal tradition is also centred around the diverse foods grown, shared and offered through different life-cycle traditions and even to reciprocate the bonhomie that exists between people outside one’s own community. In Nagaland, social foods have very special references. In Sumi village of Phek district of Nagaland, maize tea and millet porridge would be a very hearty meal to socialise with friends and relatives on a Sunday. Every Sunday of the week, communities in Nagaland enjoy a special meal with their family and friends with scented rice, diverse curries slow cooked in the choicest of home grown spices like ginger, garlic, basil, bamboo shoot and roselle. Pork is the most exquisite meat for social occasions like weddings, church functions and even during harvest festivals. As chef Ms. Lebi Iralu from NBCC shared she specialises in cooking pork in different styles including contemporary oriental style. She is the most sought after chef during wedding when feasts are arranged for friends and family members. She said she cooked sliced pork with capsicum and other authentic Chinese spices and people cannot consume more. But when she cooked pork in the traditional Naga style with bamboo shoot, chillies and other special fresh flavours, people consume very fast during feasts. Ms. Lebi also shared about the wonders

olitical and legal revolutions always follow cultural revolutions. The gay rights revolution is just the latest example of the West’s long process of emancipating the individual from all authority outside the sovereign Self. Gerson and Wehner are surely correct that Christians must learn to live in a world—I would call it a post-Christian world—that accepts same-sex marriage. And they are right to say that as a general rule, Christians should work with LGBT citizens and their allies on causes both sides support. But I see two big problems with their essay. First, it is naïve to believe that if only Christians stop making a big deal about homosexuality, LGBT groups and their allies will partner with us in other areas. Many people on the other side see orthodox Christians as the equivalent of straight-up white supremacists. It’s outrageously unfair, but that’s the world we live in. As long as we hold to traditional biblical teaching on sexuality, all the winsomeness in the world won’t make them like us. Second, I sense in Gerson and Wehner’s essay a veiled willingness to compromise on Christian sexual orthodoxy. They blame “some Christian leaders” for “associating Christianity primarily with sexual morality.” That’s true, to an extent, but the secular world, especially the media, has played a far more consequential role in this distortion. Our news-entertainment media have for the past two decades obsessively promoted the LGBT cause. It has been the sole standard on which many outside the church judge us. Why should those who stand on the issue

of moudy which is very special dish cooked in the traditional Angami village in Kohima during weddings. This dish is a must for all relatives and guests. It can be cooked by only very special chefs from the community and needs a lot of preparation for the dish. Even the cooking utensils have to be washed; cleaned and prepared in a particular way otherwise the guests might have stomach problems later. The organisers take very special care to use the best of equipments and utensils to cook the most special dish ‘moudy’. Moudy is a meat dish which consists of five pieces of beef and pork meat mainly one leg, one fat, one flesh, one bone and one skin piece wrapped together in every share when offered to the guests. Such offering is the most expensive and elitist offering made to the guests. Meat is the most common social food which is offered to guests during weddings even in Chakhesang community. When I attended two wedding functions of relatives of my friends and well wishers, I noticed that mithun (bison) meat was prepared in very special ways and offered to the guests. Meat is prepared in two to three ways during a wedding. One dish will be cooked with the fat pieces; sometimes the liver, intestines and stomach pieces are cooked in a flavourful mouth-watering curry and the bones and flesh pieces are cooked with aromatic spices. The condiments with meaty dishes are boiled squash, herbs boiled, leafy vegetables and warm scented local rice which make the food plate look colourful and palatable. There is also another trend to offer fried papad and fresh salad cut into small pieces of onion, tomatoes, chillies, soaked big grams. Occasionally crab chutney and fried fish is also offered during these feasts. In some of the weddings a wedding cake is also shared with the guests. For all such occasions, specific tasks are assigned to the cousins of the groom and the bride. Amongst the Ao community the maternal cousins will take the lead in working for the groom’s wedding arrangements which includes cutting the meat for the wedding. In Phom community of Nagaland in the Longleng district the brother of the girl has to share a leg piece of any meat that is cut during special occasions like Christmas as a sign of respect and goodwill with the family where his sister is married to. Such practices are still continued as living traditions enriching the social bonds of relationships and ensuring that the girl is safe in her husband’s home. Social foods are also key ingredients to a healthy marital relationship. Even during courting and identifying the potential brides or grooms during olden days, rice beer prepared by the girls was gifted to the

young boys in the morungs or dormitories where they would be given life skill training by their community elders. Lipa or oak tree worm is another very special social food which is offered in the Naga homes in Chakhesang villages. When I visited my friends in their homes within the Chakhesang village, they prepared the best of dishes with diverse flavours and exotic varieties of river fish, frog legs, lipa, large bees, crab, long beans with eggs, snails with beans and sesame paste and local chicken with pepper, ginger and very aromatic local herbs. All such dishes were slow cooked over wood fire and sprinkled with stories of joy and pain which kept the community solidarity alive. I was enthralled by the food variety offered in the village and how nutrition was ensured through seasonal fruits, root, tubers, leaves and flavours. Local fruits like grapefruit, lemon, guava, gooseberries, papaya, wild apple, oranges, bananas and walnuts are also offered to visitors, guests, friends and family members during social visits and outings. Food cooked and carried to farms are also another kind of social foods in Naga villages. Tea and dry snacks or biscuits have also penetrated deeply into the range of farmland lunch treats. Everyone who helps in the farm land are offered a hearty meal after the day’s work is done every time the family goes for farming. Such exchange of food indeed creates a very important link amongst the different members of the community. Here people socialise through food according to the season. Every season offers a variety of fruits, herbs, spices and vegetables which are mixed with a portion of rice and meat to complete the wholesome Naga meal. Unless such a meal is not consumed throughout the day, people are very concerned about the well-being of anyone who visits them. Every social conversation starts with what curry was cooked or eaten or whether one has eaten their meal of the day or not. In Chakhesang tradition social food is also exchanged with the neighbours every day. When I sat in a friend’s place in Chizami village of Phek district just a few days back, she asked what I will have for a meal, I said anything that is cooked in the kitchen. She said she will call her neighbour to get her food plate so that there is more diversity in our meal. So all of us enjoyed a hearty meal with different home cooked curries exchanged with great delight. Before I explore my meal of the day with the choicest of social foods, I am signing off to engage in another culinary adventure in Naga hills. Samhita Barooah is a Researcher and Travel Writer. This article is written under the aegis of CSE Media Fellowship on Good Food.

Coming to Terms with a Post-Christian World rod dreher

Christianity Today

Our culture is radically rejecting Christian faith; our response must be radical, too where all Christians stood for nearly two millennia surrender to the radical innovators? If the Bible doesn’t say much about homosexuality, what it does say is uncompromising. The Bible is equally uncompromising about sexual purity, and more broadly, on sexual complementarity as intrinsic to Judeo-Christianity’s theological anthropology. To affirm homosexuality would mean refusing the clear teaching of Scripture not only on same-sex relations, but also on sexuality itself, and even what it means to be fully human. The sociologist Philip Rieff, in his prophetic 1966 book The Triumph of the Therapeutic, said that subordinating sexual desire to God’s purposes was at the center of Christian culture from the beginning. Renouncing sexual freedom, and controlling sexual desire and spiritualizing it, was part of the “positive asceticism” of Christian life.

Today, Rieff said, we live in a “postascetic culture” in which we have ceased to be religious, and have instead become psychological. Therefore, individual fulfillment is our goal. “Religious man was born to be saved,” Rieff wrote. “Psychological man is born to be pleased.” Christians who think standing firm on traditional sexual teaching is ancillary to the gospel, and even harmful to its spread, may mean well. But in accommodating the zeitgeist, they surrender something more essential than they realize. I agree with Gerson and Wehner that traditional Christians have lost the culture war. I agree that we need a “dose of realism” about that. And I agree that offering healing is more important than offering judgment. But authentic healing requires judgment about what health looks like. And that means we must have a standard

WRITE-WING

and a model for human wholeness. For Christians, that model is found in the Bible. The Christian tradition requires a positive asceticism for the sake of discipleship; we are called to conform ourselves to that model, which is Christ. The first Benedictine monks responded to the crisis and chaos of their time by building a new community within which they could hold on to the truths of the faith. Only by living out positive asceticism in common prayer, work, and worship in intentional community could the monks be who Christ meant them to be for the world. We are not all called to be monks, of course. But we lay Christians have much to learn from the monastic example. Given this post-Christian new “dark age,” we small-o orthodox Christians must pioneer new ways to bind ourselves to Scripture, to our traditions, and to each other—not for mere survival, but so that the church can be the authentic light of Christ to a world lost in darkness. This is the Benedict Option, and it will help us Christians to be, in the words of Gerson and Wehner, “distinct but not wholly apart” from our postChristian culture. Where we differ, I think, is in our diagnosis of how radical the challenge is, and how radical our response must therefore be. My concern is that we will go so far to please the world that we will lose the knowledge and the practices that save. The Wilberforce Option comes from Christian optimism; the Benedict Option comes from Christian hope. They are not the same thing. Rod Dreher is an Eastern Orthodox Christian and a senior editor at The American Conservative. He is writing a book about the Benedict Option.

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friDAY 06•11•2015

PERSPECTIVE

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Buremba, the man behind off-Season Cucumber Cultivation Weather based integrated agro

liba village under Ongpangkong South Block, Mokokchung is renowned for its indigenous cucumber variety. Anybody visiting the State who has had the opportunity to taste this fruit is witness to its unique sweetness. This soft cool fruit has even graced the corridors of Delhi. Every season and off-season, the cucumber farmers of Aliba village get handsome returns by selling in the markets of Mokokchung, Kohima and Dimapur. It was in the year 1982 that Buremba, a 67 year old veteran farmer opted to cultivate vegetables instead of jhum paddy with the belief that this would generate more income to support his family. Initially he grew several crops like tomato, chilly, pea, soyabean, mustard, cucumber and brinjal with an objective to select the ones suited for local farming conditions. In the first year of kharif 1984, his net income was Rs. 8000 from an area of 0.5 acre. In the subsequent years, he observed that local cucumber cultivars Pangrong matsu and Luyang matsu showed better performance in terms of yield and return. Hence he decided to invest in cucumber cultivation. Being keen eyed and innovative, he shifted from slope farming to the lowland invading his terraced paddy plots. Here he incorporated supIntroduction Hurdle technology is a method of ensuring that pathogens in food products can be eliminated or controlled. This means the food products will be safe for consumption, and their shelf life will be extended. Hurdle technology aims to improve the total quality of foods by application of an intelligent mix of hurdles. A better understanding of the impact and interaction of different preservative factors (hurdles) in foods is the basis for improvements in food preservation, because if the hurdles in a food are known and their interaction visualized, the microbial stability and safety of this food might be optimized by changing the intensity and quality of these hurdles. Understanding the hurdle effect is the key to understanding the effectiveness of traditional preservation methods for foods. The next step is the optimization of traditional foods, as well as the development of novel products by an intelligent combination of hurdles. Thus, from an understanding of the hurdle effect, hurdle technology has been derived, which means that hurdles can be deliberately combined in the preservation of traditional and novel foods. By using an intelligent mix of hurdles, it is possible to improve not only the microbial stability and safety, but also the sensory and nutritional quality of a food. Hurdle technology is increasingly used in the industrialized and developing countries for the optimization of traditional foods and for making new products according to needs. For instance, when energy preservation is the goal, energy consuming hurdles such as refrigeration and freezing are replaced

port structures for the cucumber vines by using trellis which was a new practice in 1986. The advantage he could foresee was the ease in intercultural operations and year round irrigation source from the river, if his new method worked out. However the cucumber cultivation trials had to be conducted only during the Rabi season, after the harvest of lowland paddy. And it was not a favorable option for seedling germination on account of moisture stress. In order to overcome this obstacle, in 1988 he boldly conducted a rabi season trial right after the paddy harvest by digging up 500 pits and filling it with organic manure. Then, to raise the soil temperature and encourage germination, he treated the soil by burning dried plant waste, twigs and wood over each pit. After which the cucumber seeds were sown when the soil was still warm. He observed that in this fire treated pits, the seeds took only 8 to 9 days to germinate. This was his first ever off-season rabi cucumber cultivation in an area about 0.5 acres. As a result his net income rose to Rs. 40,000 - Rs. 50,000. Over the years, he has adopted small changes to his practices like yearly rotation of cucumber plots, timely intercultural operations and controlled irrigation increasing his income to Rs.

60,000 - Rs. 80,000 from cucumber alone. Since then he has not looked back and his success with cucumber as an off season crop has made his field the most visited by farmers, students and departments alike. Eventually, farmers from the village and the neighboring villages have learned to take up off-season cucumber cultivation. During 1996-97, incentives and farm inputs were provided to encourage and popularize the cultivation practice by the Department of Horticulture and Department of Agriculture. As recognition this innovative farming technique, the Department of Agriculture under State Extension Reforms programme felicitated him with certificate and cash award in 2010. In all these years, he had been actively involved in farming as well as attending trainings, seminars and workshops organized by both government and NGOs. At present his net income from off-season cucumber cultivation is around Rs. 1,60,000 approximately. He had recently travelled to witness the Krishi Vasant-2014 from 9th to 13th February 2014 at Nagpur, where he received a Certificate of Recognition from the Ministry of Agriculture, Government of India.

Hurdle technology in food processing Thungchano S Ezung Programme Assistant (Home Science) KVK Longleng, Nagaland by other hurdles that demand little energy, but still ensure a stable and safe food. Furthermore, if preservatives are reduced or replaced, other hurdles could be employed to stabilize the product. About 50 different hurdles have been identified in food preservation. Apart from the most important and commonly used hurdles such as temperature, pH, and water activity, there are many others of potential value. Other hurdles include aseptic packaging, electromagnetic energy (microwave, radio frequency, pulsed magnetic fields, high electric fields), high temperatures (blanching, pasteurization, sterilization, evaporation, extrusion, baking, frying), ionizing radiation, low temperature (chilling, freezing), modified atmospheres, packaging films( including active packaging, edible coatings), photodynamic inactivation, ultrahigh pressures, ultrasonication, ultra violet radiation physicochemical carbon dioxide, ethanol, lactic acid, lactoperoxidase, low PH, low redox potential, low water activity, Millard reaction products, organic acids, oxygen, ozone, phenols, phosphates, salt, smoking, sodium nitrite/nitrate, sodium or potassium sulphite, spices and herbs, surface treatment agents, microbial antibiotics, bacte-

Courtesy: ATMA, Department of Agriculture Government of Nagaland

combines existing and new preservation techniques to establish a series of preservative factors (hurdles) that the microorganisms in question are unable to overcome (jump over). These hurdles may be temperature, water activity, acidity, redox potential, preservatives and others. A crucial phenomenon in hurdle technology is known as homeostasis of microorganisms.

riocins, competitive flora, protective Hurdles disturb homeostasis cultures. Homeostasis is the constant tendency of microorganisms to mainIMPORTANCE OF HURDLE TECH- tain a stable and balanced (uniform) NOLOGY IN FOOD PRESERVATION internal environment. Preservative factors functioning as hurdles can Mild processing of foods disturb one or more of homeostawith hurdle technology sis mechanisms, thereby preventing Many promising hurdles have microorganisms from and causing been identified so far. Recent stud- them to remain inactive or even die. ies, however, emphasize a much Food preservation is achieved by wider potential application, e.g., disturbing the homeostasis of miin bakery, fish and dairy products. croorganisms. The best way to do More specifically, the concept was this is deliberately disturb several introduced into mild processing of homeostasis mechanisms simultafruits and vegetables. The design of neously. new hurdles such as packaging, bioconservation, bacterocins ultrahigh Conclusion pressure treatment, and edible coatSome few examples of applicaings aided these developments. tion of hurdles in our day to day activities involve mild heat treatment Fresher food products in fruit juice processing to inhibit Consumer demand fresher growth of microorganisms, pickling and more natural products. This by anaerobic fermentation in brine prompts food manufacturer to use or immersion in vinegar, natural fermilder preservation techniques and mentation at room temperature by could be stimulating the current lactic acid bacteria that produces retrend to hurdle technology. There is quired acidity, application of salt to an urgent need for new or improved draw out excess water from vegetamethods producing stable and safe bles, use of sodium benzoate in soft foods. The concept of hurdle tech- drinks, propionates in baked goods, nology addresses this need. use of nitrates and nitrates in meat products, sulphites in wines, ascorTo inhibit microorganisms bate in juices and citric acid in prepaHurdle technology deliberately ration of jam, jellies, marmalades etc.

advisory for the month of November

otal rainfall of 61.3 mm was received in Dimapur district during October month which was 51% less than the normal with the highest amount of 36.4mm recorded on 8th Oct. Total rainy day was 4.

Crops

Rice

Advisories

Harvest the matured rice crop and keep it in the field for proper sun drying only for 1 to 2 days. Regular monitoring is required for late sown rice. Grains should be properly dried to right moisture level before storing. Godowns should be properly cleaned by removing all the grains and other storage matter of previous crop. Rabi crops Field sanitization is advised before sowing of rabi crop. Bunds, channels, uncultivated fields and field roads should be cleaned by removing weeds also use fully decomposed FYM or compost before sowing of crops and vegetable as it improves the physical and biological properties of soil and thus increases the water retention capacity as well as nutrient status of the soil. Prepare the fields for sowing of rabi crops and go for sowing of chickpea, lentil and Linseed in time. Sowing of fodder crop like Oat and Berseem can also be taken up. Vegetables Transplanting of mature seedlings of cauliflower, cabbage, broccoli, tomato etc may be done in raised bed. Recommended spacing should be maintained. Nursery preparation should be started for late crop which mature in December or January. Bananas Old leaves and infected leaves should be pruned regularly. This will reduce the likelihood of leaf diseases and keeps the plantation tidy. Furthermore, it provides natural mulch to the Banana plants. Keep the plantation weed free. Banana plants grow notably slower with the presence of weeds because partial of the water and nutrients are absorbed by the weeds.

Livestock

1. For piggery, daily inspection should be done in the morning hours for any abnormal behaviour. Observe their general stage of health, check for parasites and injuries. 2. Good management and sanitation are the best ways to avoid infectious disease in poultry. Provide ample quantity of clean drinking water. Avoid feeding of mouldy feed. Don’t make sudden changes in feed 3. Water entering fish ponds or tanks needs to be screened to eliminate entry of predators, fish eggs and larvae. Water quality should be maintained so as to not stress the fish. Symptoms of stressed fish include unusual swimming behaviour, not eating, gasping at the surface, and others, including mortalities. Agro Meteorological Field Unit ICAR, Nagaland Centre

Zoonoses and Food Hygiene and its Impact on Human Health Dr. Lily Ngullie SMS (Animal Science), KVK,Longleng

oonosis comes from the Greek words Zoon (animal) and osis (ill). A zoonosis is an infectious disease transmissible under natural condition from vertebrate animal to humans. Animal hosts play an essential role in maintaining the infection in nature, and human are only incidental hosts. Simply defined, zoonosis is animal’s diseases that are transmissible to humans. About 75% of emerging human infectious diseases are thought to have come from animals. Zoonoses can be transmitted directly or indirectly between animals and humans, for instance by consuming contaminated foodstuffs or through contact with infected animals. The severity of these diseases in humans varies from mild symptoms to life-threatening condition. Food-borne zoonotic diseases are caused by consuming food or drinking water contaminated by pathogenic microorganisms such as bacteria and their toxins, viruses and parasites. They enter the body through the gastrointestinal tract where the first symptoms often occur. Many of these micro-organisms are commonly found in the intestines of healthy food producing animals. The risks of contamination are present from farm to fork and require prevention and control throughout the food chain.

Salmonellosis are eggs, poultry and other products of animals origin. Food borne cases with campylobacter are mainly caused by raw milk, raw or undercooked poultry and drinking water. Entero-haemorrhagic Escherichia coli are associated with unpasteurized milk and undercooked meat. b) Listeria infection leads to unplanned abortion in pregnant women or death of newborn babies. Although disease occurrence is relatively low, Listera causes severe and sometimes fatal health consequences, particularly among infants, children and the elderly. Listeria is found in unpasteurized dairy products and various ready-to-eat foods and can grow at refrigeration temperatures. c) Yersiniosis is usually caused by the bacterium Y. enterocolitica that occurs in the digestive tract of pigs but have also been isolated from cattle, sheep and poultry. Yersiniosis in humans is most common in young children and is characterized by acute diarrhea, fever, abdominal pain and vomiting. In older children and adults the disease can mimic appendicitis, with fever and right-sided abdominal pain being the predominant signs. Most cases of yersiniosis occur after eating or handling contaminated meat, particularly raw or uncooked pork products. d) Anthrax has been recognized as an infectious disease of people and animals for centuries. In human, gastrointestinal anthrax is reported when spores are consumed in contaminated food, usually uncooked meat from an infected animal. This form of anthrax is extremely rare but, when it occurs, results in severe acute gastroenteritis.

FOOD BORNE PATHOGENS Food borne illness is usually infectious or toxic in nature and caused by bacteria or parasites entering the body through contamination of food or water. These patho- Parasitic diseases: gens can cause severe diarrhea or debilitata) Echinococcus species may infect people through food or direct contact with ing infections including meningitis. animals. Other parasites, such as Ascaris, Cryptoridium, Entamoeba histolytica or Bacterial diseases: a) Salomonella, Campylobacter, and Giardia, enter the food chain via water or Entero-haemorrhagic Escherichia coli soil and can contaminate fresh produce. b) Trichinellosis (or trichinosis) is a paraare among the most common food borne pathogens that affect millions of people. sitic disease of mammals caused by a nemaSymptoms are fever, headache, nausea, tode, Trichinella spiralis. The worm gains vomiting, abdominal pain and diarrhea. entry to the body when larval cysts are eaten Examples of food involved in outbreak of in infected muscle meat. Gastric juices break

down the tough cysts and release infective larvae, which then invade the small intestinal lining and mature to adults. Adult female worms subsequently release larvae that penetrate the intestinal wall and are distributed throughout the body via blood and lymphatic vessels. In human, trichinellosis is very variable in the symptoms it causes. The intestinal phases of infection may be associated with diarrhea and abdominal pain, whilst the period of larval migration may be associated with fever, sweating, chills, muscle pain, weakness, fatigue and swelling and pain around the eyes. Symptoms are directly or indirectly associated with the damage caused by the larvae penetrating the tissues. Symptoms gradually subside but, occasionally, complication develops when heart, brain or lungs are involved. Human infections are traditionally associated with eating raw or uncooked pork. c) Taeniasis is a parasitic disease of human caused by the tapeworm Taenia solium from pigs. The adult tapeworms are found only in human, where they attach to the wall of the small intestine and can grow to several meters in length. Infection is usually a symptomatic, but may be associated with diarrhea. Flatulence, abdominal discomfort and weight loss. For the tapeworm, the intermediate host is both pigs and humans. Ingested eggs hatch in the intestine and migrate to other tissues where they form small larva-containing vesicles (cysticerci), which may survive for several years. Teania solium cysticerci can form in muscle, liver, lung, brain and others tissues. The condition in which cysticerci are present in muscle or others organs is known as cysticercosis. The symptoms may be moderate to severe depending on the number and location of the cysticerci. Where cysticerci are present in muscles, patients are frequently asymptomatic although heavy infestation can cause muscle inflammation with swelling and weakness. Severe involvement of heart muscle can be lead to heart failure whilst presence of cysticerci in the brain can cause seizures and other neurological signs.

quires an integrated (Farm to Fork) approach to food production. This involves measures aimed at eradication of Zoonotic disease within the animal population and prevention of contamination at all stages of the food supply chain. The risk of being affected by animals borne or other transmissible diseases can be markedly reduce by attention to simple measure based on personal hygiene and protection, reducing exposure to disease, and managing human and animals health. Government has established food safety and sanitary regulation to control zoonoses, which are under continual reassessment.

Separate raw and cooked food • Store raw foods (especially meat, poultry and milk products) separately from ready to eat foods to prevent cross contamination. • Store raw meat and poultry in sealable containers, preferably at the bottom of the fridge, to prevent juices dripping onto ready-to-eat foods. • Use different knives and chopping boards for preparing raw and ready-to-eat foods. Cook thoroughly • Ensure that food is cooked thoroughly to the correct temperature. • Minced meat products (e.g. hamburgers and sausages) should be served when the food should reach a temperature of 70˚C for at least two minutes. • Eggs should be cooked until the yolk is firm. • Soups and stews should be brought to the boil. • Reheated food should be piping hot before serving and only reheated once.

Steps for management of animal health: • Vaccinate livestock and pets as appropriate. • Control animal movements and maintain animal in good health. • Control vertebrate pests that may spread disease (rodents, cats, dogs etc) • Practice good hygiene with livestock feeds. • Prevent and control animal disease, including parasitic diseases. • Isolate and treat sick animal to reduce the Keep food at safe temperature risk of spreading disease. • Store perishable foods at the correct tempera• Dispose of carcasses appropriately to pre- ture. vent spread or recurrence of disease. • Chilled, ready to eat foods must be kept at temperatures below 5˚C. FOOD HYGIENE • Hot food must be kept at temperature above Food safety has a high priority within the 60˚C before serving. food chain, but consumers must also share the • Cool rapidly and refrigerate leftover foods if not responsibility for ensuring food safety within to be used within 2 hours. the home because contamination of certain • Food should be cold before placing in the refoods cannot be prevented. A few simple pro- frigerator. cedures should be employed to minimize the • Do not thaw frozen food at room temperature. risk of food borne disease, and these may be summarized in accordance with the five keys Use safe water and raw materials to Safer Food strategy suggested by the WHO. • Use safe drinking water to wash and prepare food and make ice. Keep clean • Select fresh and wholesome foods. • Wash and dry hands before preparing any food • Avoid consuming raw meat and unpasteurized and after handling raw food, especially raw milk. meat or poultry. • Wash fruits and vegetables, especially if eaten • Ensure that food preparation areas and equip- raw. ment are clean. • Use produce before the Best before date on • Ensure that hands are washed after going to the packaging. Raw materials, including toilet. water, milk, or unpasteurized dairy prodPREVENTION • Protect kitchen areas and food from insects, ucts may be contaminated with Salmonella, Prevention of food borne infection re- pests and other animals. Campylobacter, Mycobacteria and Brucella.

The Morung Express in collaboration with the ICAR Research Complex for North Eastern Hill Region, Nagaland Centre will be publishing articles with regard to Agriculture and the farming community on the first Friday of every month. Readers may please note that, the contents of the articles published on this page do not reflect the outlook of this paper nor of the Editor in any form.

FridAY 06•11•2015

INDIA

THE MORUNG EXPRESS

Bihar battle ends, exit polls split on outcome new delhi, november 5 (ians): Bihar's bitterly-contested staggered elections ended on Thursday evening, with exit polls sharply split on who would get to rule the state: the BJP-led alliance led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi or Chief Minister Nitish Kumar's Grand Alliance. While three of the nine surveys at the end of five rounds of polling predicted a clear win for the Bharatiya Janata Party and another gave an upper hand to it, five exit polls forecast a narrow or clear majority in the 243-member house to the Grand Alliance. Despite the exit poll suspense, leaders of both the BJP and the Grand Alliance -- the Janata DalUnited (JD-U) of Nitish Kumar and the Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) of Lalu Prasad -- claimed they were sure of victory. "We are hopeful of getting a clear majority," said BJP spokesman Nalin Kohli. "Although the (exit polls) ranges are close, I won't arrive at any hasty assessment," he said, indicating cautious optimism in the BJP. Former chief minister Lalu Prasad, however, insisted that the Grand Alliance, which also includes the Congress, was poised to win 190 seats. "The entire backward community of Bihar has voted for us," he told the media in Patna. "We

salute them for this." None of the exit polls, however, gave either alliance such a huge victory as claimed by Lalu Prasad. While Today's Chanakya gave 155 of the 243 seats to the BJP and its three allies, NewsX-CNX said the JD-U and its allies would get 135 seats. It forecast a mere 83 seats to the JD-U, the RJD and the Congress. In contrast, NewsX said the BJP and its allies -- the Lok Janshakti Party (LJP), the Hindustani Awam Morcha (HAM) and the Rashtriya Lok Samata Party (RLSP) -- would win only 95 seats. Other exit polls predicted a close outcome. Any party or combine would need 122 seats to secure a wafer thin majority in the 243-member assembly. The millions of votes polled in the five rounds of polling from October 12 -about 60 percent of the 66.8 million electorate voted -- will be counted on Sunday. An India Today-Cicero exit poll predicted a hung assembly, with the BJP-led alliance winning 120 seats to 117 by the Grand Alliance. It gave the BJP alliance 113127 seats and the Grand Alliance 111-123 seats. Four to eight seats could go to other parties. A Dainik Jagran exit poll said the BJP-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA) would get a ma-

Voters waiting in a queue to cast their votes during the fifth phase of Bihar elections in Madhepura. (PTI Photo)

jority with 130 seats as compared to 97 for the Grand Alliance. The Times Now-CVoter survey gave 122 seats to the Grand Alliance and 111 to the NDA. The ABP News gave the BJP and its allies 130 seats compared to 108 to the JD-U-RJD-Congress alliance. News Nation also gave the JD-U and its allies an edge, with 120-124 seats, while the BJP and its allies could get 115-119 seats. India TV-C Voter also predicted 111 seats to the BJP combine and 122 to the Grand Alliance. Even before the exit polls were telecast, JD-U spokesman K.C. Tyagi told IANS in Patna that the Grand Alliance was

confident of winning a "stupendous mandate". Neither Modi or BJP president Amit Shah -- who micromanaged the Bihar election -nor Nitish Kumar spoke to the media. Earlier on Thursday, nearly 60 percent of the 1.55 crore electorate turned out to vote in the last of the 57 constituencies spread across seven districts: Kishangaj, Purnea, Araria, Katihar, Saharasa, Madhepura and Supaul. Despite widespread apprehensions, the staggered election passed off peacefully, even in areas considered to be strongholds of Maoists who had called for an election boycott.

The voter enthusiasm was evident on Thursday too, with tens of thousands queuing up at polling booths even before they opened at 7 a.m. A total of 827 candidates were in the fray. Hyderabad MP Asaduddin Owaisi's Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (MIM) contested from six constituencies, making its foray into Bihar. Earlier on Thursday, the stock market dipped over a possible lack of clear mandate in Bihar. The Bihar election is a big test for the BJP, whose winning streak since the 2014 Lok Sabha polls was halted by the Aam Aadmi Party in Delhi in February this year.

India concerned over Nepal's lack of political progress new delhi/Geneva, november 5 (ians): India has expressed concern over the lack of political progress in Nepal but promised to continue to extend all assistance to the Himalayan nation for its peace, stability and socio-economic development. India made the statement at the second Universal Periodic Review (UPR), part of the Interactive Dialogue at the 23rd Session of the UPR Working Group at the Office of the UN High Commissioner for Refugees in Geneva on Wednesday. Welcoming the delegation from Nepal led by Nepal's Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Foreign Affairs Kamal Thapa, India in its statement said the people of the South Asian nation, after having endured a devastating earthquake in April this year, were facing another tough challenge during the ongoing political transition. "Violence and instability in parts of Nepal has worsened in the run-up to and after the adoption of Nepal's constitution in September 2015," the Indian statement said. "Over 45 persons died, mostly civilians, and hundreds injured. Firings, which ceased just after the adoption of the constitution (of Nepal), have reoccurred. We are concerned over the lack of political progress." The UPR is a unique mechanism of the UN Human Rights Council (HRC) aimed at improving the human rights situation on the ground of each of the 193 UN member states. Under this mechanism, the human rights situation of all UN member states is reviewed every four-andhalf-years. Forty two states are reviewed each year during three Working Group sessions dedicated to 14 states each. These three sessions are usually held in JanuaryFebruary, May-June and October-November. "We note the concerns expressed by UN human rights bodies, UN country team and Nepal's own human rights commission over continuing incidents of violence, extrajudicial killings and ethnic discrimination in the country," the Indian statement said. "We urge the government of Nepal to investigate and take credible measures to prevent their recurrence. Problems facing Nepal are political in nature and cannot be resolved through force or a security-based approach.India said, as a close and friendly neighbour, it has consistently appealed to the Nepal government to address all challenges in a spirit of dialogue and reconciliation.

India seeks strong UN action against Vigilance needed against online radicalisation: Rajnath groups attacking peacekeepers United nations, november 5 (ians): India has demanded that the UN take strong action against groups attacking peacekeepers who are being mandated to deal with emerging new threats and take on expanded roles. "We would like to urge the United Nations, and specially the Security Council, to ensure a mandatory inclusion in all UNPKO (UN Peacekeeping Operations) mandates of legally binding provisions for prosecuting, penalizing and neutralizing any non-governmental armed groups and armed militias causing, or threatening to cause, harm to UNPKOs," India's delegate Rahul Kaswan told the General Assembly Committee dealing with political matters Wednesday. "We have been stressing at various peacekeeping debates at the UN about the new demands that have been placed on the PKOs with the changing nature of conflicts," Kaswan said as he outlined the threats faced by peacekeepers confronting terrorists and militias in new environments. With 7,793 Indian personnel currently serving under the UN's blue flag in dangerous environments far different from the international and civil conflicts the PKOs were designed for, India has been concerned for their safety. In May, an Indian Colonel serving in South Sudan was injured when a compound with refugees protected by Indian peacekeepers was caught in a crossfire. Five Indian peacekeepers were killed in 2013 in two separate attacks by rebels on refugee camps they were protecting in that country. In 2010, three Indian peacekeepers were killed in attacks by rebels in the Democratic Republic of Congo, and in 2012 three were hacked to death. Kaswan, a Bharatiya Janata Party member of the Lok Sabha representing Churu in Rajasthan, is among parliamentarians representing India at the

UN. He raised another issue of concern to India where the UN Security Council mixes traditional PKOs with a new type of active intervention by other troops. He referred to the added risks from the Security Council mandating socalled UN Force Intervention Brigades to carry out offensive operations in the Democratic Republic of Congo, alongside the peacekeepers, of whom 4,000 are Indians. Even as the Security Council added to the role of the PKOs, the resources and finances didn't match the responsibilities, he said. "There is an urgent need to offset the mismatch between the requirement of the resources and the actual allocated resources," he added. Kaswan said that emphasis should be placed on finding political solutions to conflicts give the resource constraints. He brought up the payment for peacekeepers and said that the General Assembly had fixed a new rate since last year of $1,322 per person per month even though the Troop Cost Survey had recommended $1,762.55. Kaswan crticised "the opaque manner in which the Security Council continues to mandate peace operations, without any accountability or transparency", and reiterated India's demand that it hold proper consultations with troops contributing countries as required under the UN Charter. India is historically the largest troop contributor to UN operations, having sent 185,000 troops to serve in 48 of the 69 missions mandated so far, he said. Referring to Prime Minister Narendra Modi's offer to increase troop contribution by ten percent and send three police units with a high proportion of women, Kaswan said it was a sign that "India is willing to walk the talk when it comes to supporting UN peace operations."

new delhi, november 5 (Pti): With 70 per cent increase in cases of cyber crime, Home Minister Rajnath Singh Thursday said security experts have to be vigilant against attempts at online radicalisation of Indian youth. Inaugurating an information security conference -- 'Ground Zero Summit-2015' here, the Home Minister said 'cyber terrorism' is a big danger in the world along with cyber crime. "Today, due to technology and internet, a person living in a remote area can

have access to such information by which he can indulge in an act of terror, despite not being associated with any terror group. "Such forces are also active in the cyber space which work in the direction of radicalisation of youth. Cyber security experts need to be alert specially towards the online radicalisation," he said. The Home Minister said cyber world is the fifth dimension of security along with the earlier dimensions of security i.E. land, air, water and space. Singh said crimes related

to cyber world can be multilayered, multi-locational, multi-lingual, multi-cultural and multi-legal, that's why it is difficult to investigate and reach to the criminal. He also expressed his concern over the increasing rate of cyber crime and related cases in the country. "The cases related to cyber crime have increased by 70 per cent in the year 2014 as compared to 2013. There was an increase of about 64 per cent in 2013 as compared 2012," he said. The Home Ministry had recently said a Rs 400 crore cybercrime control hub,

to be called 'Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre' (IC4), will be set up to check cyber crime, including child pornography and online abuse, as per the recommendations of the committee. One of the priorities of IC4 will be to check attempts by international gangs to penetrate Indian government's official communication network and hack them. Key objectives of IC4 are to act as a nodal point in the fight against cyber crime and as an early warning system for law enforcement agencies with active cyber crime

Education must deepen students-society relations: Prez new delhi, november 5 (ians): Stressing that India must follow a multi-disciplinary approach that allows students to learn and seek knowledge holistically, President Pranab Mukherjee on Thursday said that education must deepen their linkage with society and develop a scientific temper in them. "Our institutions must impart education to students that helps expand their intellect, form their character, instil in them a spirit of service and love for the motherland. It must equip them to face the struggles of real life. It must deepen the students' linkage with society," he said, adding that it was also necessary to develop in our students a scientific temper. He was speaking here at the launch of 'IMPRINT India', a joint initiative of Indian Institutes of Technology and Indian Institute of Science, at the Visitors' Conference at Rashtrapati

Bhavan. The president said that "quality should not be sacrificed at the altar of expansion". Greater number of institutions translate into greater number of seats, enhancing access in higher education, he said. The president congratulated Indian institutes for breaking into the list of world's top 200 institutes for the first time. "I compliment the Indian Institute of Science, Bengaluru, which is ranked 147th, and the Indian Institute of Technology, Delhi, which got 179th rank in the QS World University Rankings list of the world's top 200 institutions," the president said. Speaking on the occasion, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said "human capital" was the biggest strength of the 'Make in India' initiative. "The biggest strength of 'Make in India' is human capital. Skill development is very essential for the success of 'Make in India' initiative," said Modi. Modi

also laid stress on the importance of innovation and technology for the progress and development of the nation. "Institutions of higher education should give primacy to innovation in learning," he said. IMPRINT India is a pan-IIT and IISc joint initiative to develop a roadmap for research to solve major engineering and technology challenges in 10 technology domains relevant to India. Modi, who released the IMPRINT India brochure, said, "Science is universal but technology must be local. To achieve one's dreams, innovation is the key. Society is becoming technology-driven. It is very important to understand the importance of this and look towards affordable technology." "Finding solutions to challenges like global warming and converting waste to wealth were key to the rise of India," he added.

monitoring. It will also set up an open platform for victims to raise cyber crime complaints with the protocol for resolution such as online crime reporting, to support and coordinate electronic investigations of cyber crime and assist the law enforcement agencies in criminal investigation. IC4 will provide all necessary technical assistance to CBI and state police on all cyber crime related issues. The Home Minister has already directed speedy implementation of recommendations of the committee.

SC seeks public opinion on collegium system of appointing judges new delhi, november 5 (aGencies): After ruling out making "wholesale changes" in the collegium system of appointment of judges for higher judiciary, the Supreme Court on Thursday sought public opinion on improvement in the existing system. The apex court invited suggestions from public to be given on the website of Ministry of Law & Justice till November 13. An apex court constitution bench headed by Justice AS Khehar said that all the suggestions should reach the ministry of law and justice till 5 pm on November 13, which in turn will forward them to senior counsel Arvind Dattar and Additional Solicitor General Pinki Anand to collate them. All the suggestions will be limited on the point of transparency in the working of the collegium, eligibility criteria for the selection of judges, setting up of a permanent secretariat of the collegium and the procedure for entertaining the complaints in respect of the candidates being considered for judgeship.

Once macho, smoking is the biggest killer Dr. (Prof) Arvind Kumar

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very day as I leave from work, I see men, old and young alike, making a beeline for the local paan (betel leaf ) vendor. Some are busy chewing paan while others indulge in a quick "stress-free" smoking session. The other day I noticed a group of young lads next to the same paan shop. They all must have been in their early teens. One of them bought a packet of cigarettes and started blowing smoke rings as the others watched in amazement. He then offered it to a friend who at first declined but finally accepted it after much persuasion by the group. He looked like a first

November is being observed as World Lung Cancer Awareness Month timer. This boy took the first puff, coughed, gave it back, took it back and puffed again. And there it was. Another youth falling for the bloody stick. Why is it hard to say NO to another puff? The answer is nicotine, an addictive substance in tobacco, which is as addictive as heroin or cocaine. What's in a smoke you wonder, especially if you are a young reader or a new smoker. Well, there are over 4,000 chemicals in cigarettes. Over 50 of them are known to be carcinogenic. A carcinogen is something that causes cancer. And we all know that cancer

is a disease that often kills those who have it. But do you know how much harm can one puff of a cigarette cause you? Well, honestly, one puff will not cause you harm, but it could lead you to fall into a trap. It wouldn't get you addicted but it could spark a curiosity to continue which will lead to addiction. It really worries me to see the sorry state of tobacco consumption in our country. It inflicts huge damage on the health of Indians and could be clocking up a death toll of 1.5 million a year by 2020 if more users are not persuaded to kick the habit.

I recall a news item last year that quoted how the number of people smoking has increased in the past three decades from almost 75 million to over 110 million. In fact, India, with over 12 million women smokers in 2012, compared to just 5.3 million in 1980, has more women smoking than any other country except the US. All this and a more saddening situation still prevail despite smoking being recognized as the third biggest health risk for Indians and despite all the antitobacco and smoke-free laws. I think that more than anything, it is important to

remember that as individuals become emancipated to make more choices, they are free to make bad ones. It is too bad that many of the women in India see smoking as a way of flaunting their freedom. There are so many other ways to celebrate autonomy and personal choice. Becoming a slave to smoking is not a good way to do it. Going by the look of it, if the trend of an increase in cigarette smoking prevalence continues among Indian women, chronic health problems such as Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) and lung cancer will also rise in about 20 years. It is

unlikely that India's healthcare system will be ready for that. COPD is a set of lung diseases, including chronic bronchitis, emphysema and chronic obstructive airways disease. People with COPD have trouble breathing in and out, due to long-term damage to the lungs, usually because of smoking. Coming back to chemicals in cigarettes and cigarette smoke, they cause not only cancer but also other serious health problems. Tar, for example, is the oily material which remains after tobacco passes through the filter. When a smoker inhales, a lot of the tar sticks

to and blackens the lungs. I am sure we all have seen the advisory advertisements that they play before a film start at most movie halls. Imagine that happening inside your body. How does that feel? Scary, I am sure. So now that you know what's in a smoke, you have a choice. You can be a happy non-smoker if you have never tried one or have quit or you can choose to become an addicted smoker. Consider carefully which way of life better suits you - a slave to a deadly leaf or a smoke free person? The choice is yours. Early symptoms of Lung cancer include:

• Coughing that lasts, blood in the cough or sputum • Shortness of breath • Wheezing • Pneumonia • Hoarse voice • High pitch sound when talking • Pain in chest area • Tiredness that lasts The most optimum time for lung cancer screening is before the symptoms appear. Sadly, lung cancer is detected only after symptoms appear. It is time we took charge of our lung health before it is too late. (Dr. (Prof) Arvind Kumar, is Chairman, Centre for Chest Surgery, and Director, Institute of Robotic Surgery at Sir Ganga Ram Hospital. The views expressed are personal)

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Myanmar: Ousted ruling party head to work with Suu Kyi

Former Myanmar ruling Union Solidarity and Development Party (USDP) chief Shwe Mann campaigns at a village near his hometown Kanyuntkwin, Myanmar on November 4. (REUTERS Photo)

PHYU, November 5 (reUters): One of Myanmar’s most powerful politicians, ousted as leader of the ruling party in August, said Aung San Suu Kyi’s opposition party was the most popular in the country and he would work with the Nobel laureate in parliament after an historic election. Shwe Mann leads a sizeable parliamentary faction of the ruling Union Solidarity and Development Party (USDP). If Suu Kyi fails to win a majority, support from one of the former top generals in the junta could help her form a government. Shwe Mann has said little in public about his close ties to Suu Kyi, which aroused the suspicion of some USDP members and contributed to his dramatic sacking, the biggest shake up of Myanmar’s political establishment since the

end of military rule in 2011. The two have met frequently and found much common ground, Shwe Mann told Reuters late on Wednesday in a rare interview with international media. He and his allies were purged from the leadership by President Thein Sein. Suu Kyi’s National League for Democracy (NLD) is expected to dominate the election. “The NLD has got the strongest support from the people,” Shwe Mann said at his home after a day spent campaigning in the rundown township of Phyu, where he grew up. While he hoped his party would win, he said the interests of the nation were more important than personal or party affiliations, and that cross-party cooperation was vital to Myanmar’s future.

More than 30 million people will vote on Sunday in what has been billed as Myanmar’s first free and fair election, a poll which will determine the scope of its democratic transition. “Whenever Aung San Suu Kyi and I meet, we always talk about working together for the stability and development of the country,” said Shwe Mann, who wore a blue checked shirt and traditional green “longyi” wrap. “This cooperation will continue in the next parliament. We will work together for the country.” He did not detail how he would work with Suu Kyi, and said he would also be prepared to cooperate with other parties. In a campaign speech in his constituency in central Myanmar on Wednesday, the 68-year-old referred to Suu Kyi as a role model. Asked about her relationship with Shwe Mann and how they might cooperate at a news conference on Thursday, Suu Kyi said it would only be possible to evaluate the benefits of collaboration after the votes are counted. In the immediate aftermath of Shwe Mann’s removal in August, when asked if his sacking had cost her an ally, Suu Kyi said that “it is now clear who is the enemy and who is the ally,” adding that her party would “work with the ally.” STRAIN WITHIN PARTY Shwe Mann’s remarks may put further strain on his relationship with the ruling party. He remains a member of the USDP and the speaker of parliament and declined to comment on his estrangement from party leadership. The USDP on Wednesday denied reports it had expelled him,

and Shwe Mann told Reuters he was still a member. Shwe Mann’s ties with Suu Kyi had led to speculation he could be a presidential contender if her party dominates the new parliament. She is banned from the presidency under a constitution drafted by the military before it handed over power in 2011. The armed forces hold a veto over any charter changes. Before his sacking Shwe Mann had been open about his presidential ambitions. In the interview, he stopped short of a full-blown declaration, but said he was willing to take on the job if elected. “If members of parliament ask me, I’m ready to take any responsibility,” said Shwe Mann, in response to a question about his presidential plans. “If they think I should be the president, I will be.” Thein Sein had many successes as president, but left much unfinished work, Shwe Mann said, while also laying out his own presidential vision. “Whoever becomes the next president should continue the peace process,” he said, referring to talks with several armed rebel groups, some of which signed a ceasefire in October. “There should also be a leader who will solve the people’s daily ... problems, who should work for the rule of law in the country. The president should be the one who people can trust.” Shwe Mann is an ex-general awarded the honorary title “Thura” for his achievements on the battlefield. He was widely seen as the junta’s number three, before the military handed power to Thein Sein’s semi-civilian government in 2011.

Suu Kyi says will be above president in the new government

YANGoN, November 5 (reUters): Myanmar opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi said on Thursday she would be “above the president” if her party wins a historic election on Nov. 8, defying a constitutional ban on becoming head of state herself. The general election is the first since a quasi-civilian government took power in 2011 after nearly 50 years of a military dictatorship, and is widely regarded as a referendum on Myanmar’s reform process. “I will be above the president,” a relaxed and smiling Suu Kyi told reporters in the country’s largest city Yangon, in the Nobel laureate’s final press conference ahead of the vote. “It is a very simple message. The constitution says nothing about someone being above the president.” Suu Kyi said there had been irregularities in advance voting, fraud and intimidation, and that the process was falling short of its billing as the first free and fair election in 25 years. Suu Kyi’s National League for Democracy (NLD) is expected to do well in the election. The party won a landslide in the last open election in 1990, which was annulled by the junta. Suu Kyi was by then already under house arrest, which was to last most of the next twenty years. The long gap between the election on Sunday and the new government taking power in February next year was also a cause for concern, she said, addressing reporters in a tent on the lawn in front of her Yangon residence. In a video at the start of her two-month campaign, she requested vigilance from the international community during the transition period, which she said was al-

Myanmar pro-democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi gives a speech during her campaign rally for the upcoming general elections in Yangon November 1. (REUTERS Photo)

most as important as a free and fair election. The political activity of the radical Buddhist group Ma Ba Tha, which has sharply criticized the NLD for not supporting a raft of legislation seen as anti-Muslim drafted by the group, was unconstitutional, Suu Kyi said. Suu Kyu said that the problems of the Rohingya, the country’s persecuted Muslim minority living in western Rakhine State, should not be exaggerated and that the whole country was experiencing a “dramatic situation” ahead of the vote. Suu Kyi has been widely criticised for not speaking out enough on the Rohingya, who live in virtually apartheid-like conditions in Rakhine.

Community forest rights can Bomb likely cause of Russian plane crash slow tree felling, CO2 emissions

boGotA, November 5 (tHomsoN reUters FoUNDAtIoN): Ensuring rainforest communities have secure land rights can reduce deforestation and land-use conflicts and prevent tens of millions of tonnes of carbon dioxide emissions each year, new research shows. The World Resources Institute (WRI) said a study it published on Thurday is based on the first research using a model that compares the economic benefits and costs of securing forest tenure for certain forest communities in Latin America. The study looked at communities living in a forest reserve in Guatemala’s Peten province, and indigenous groups in parts of Brazil’s Amazon rainforest. In these two areas indigenous groups’ and local communities’ secure forest rights are expected to prevent over 5.4 billion tonnes of carbon dioxide emissions over 20 years — equal to the emissions of more than a billion cars in a year, it said. “The results of the cost-benefit analyses suggest that investing in strong community forest tenure security can be a cost-effective measure for climate change mitigation when compared with other mitigation measures,” the study by WRI, a global research organisation, said. Across indigenous lands in Brazil’s Amazon, which cover 13 percent of the country, the economic benefits from carbon capture and averted emissions are worth $161.7 billion over 20 years, WRI’s research found. In the much smaller community forest concessions of Guatemala’s Maya biosphere reserve, the economic benefits total $605 million over the same period. Overall, over the long term, ensuring forest communities have land rights and

tenure outweighs the costs involved in establishing those rights and maintaining them, the report said. Researchers found that in Brazil, a $19 per hectare investment today would yield the equivalent of $1,473 in social and economic benefits over 20 years. In Guatemala, a $63 investment today would yield $1,899 in benefits, the report said. Complete data was not available in the areas studied, so the estimates “should not be interpreted as the actual price that would need to be paid to avoid a hectare of deforestation in the study areas,” the report said. “Rather, they help to demonstrate the cost-effectiveness of community forests as a carbon mitigation measure.” Indigenous groups and rainforest communities live on and use a significant portion of the world’s forests but hold legal rights to only around 15 percent of forested land, the report said. Securing forest rights for communities can help prevent carbon emissions from deforestation, it said. Felling trees releases carbon and accounts for about 10 percent of global carbon emissions, as well as causing changes in rainfall patterns, experts say. Slowing deforestation will be a key issue at the United Nations climate summit starting in Paris on Nov. 30, when world leaders are due to agree a new deal to curb global warming. “Communities with secure land tenure and/or land rights are less likely to cut down forests unsustainably, so it promotes carbon capture and emissions and deforestation can be reduced,” Juan Carlos Altamirano, economist at WRI and report co-author, told the Thomson Reuters Foundation.

NeW YorK/LoNDoN/ CAIro, November 5 (reUters): Evidence now suggests that a bomb planted by the Islamic State militant group is the likely cause of last weekend’s crash of a Russian airliner over Egypt’s Sinai peninsula, U.S. and European security sources said on Wednesday. Islamic State, which controls swathes of Iraq and Syria and is battling the Egyptian army in the Sinai Peninsula, said again on Wednesday it brought down the airplane, adding it would eventually tell the world how it carried out the attack. The Airbus A321 crashed on Saturday in the Sinai Peninsula shortly after taking off from the resort of Sharm el-Sheikh on its way to the Russian city of St Petersburg, killing all 224 people on board. The U.S. and European security sources stressed they had reached no final conclusions about the crash. Britain on Wednesday cited the likely possibility of an explosive device as the cause of the crash, but made no mention of any group that may have been responsible. “We have concluded that there is a significant possibility that the crash was caused by an explosive device on

An Egyptian military helicopter flies over debris from a Russian airliner which crashed at the Hassana area in Arish city, north Egypt, in this file photograph dated November 1. (REUTERS Photo)

board the aircraft,” Britain’s foreign secretary, Philip Hammond, said after a meeting of the government’s crisis response committee chaired by Prime Minister David Cameron. Hammond’s remarks came as Britain prepares to host a visit by Egyptian President Abdel Fattah alSisi this week. Egypt, a close ally of the United States and the most populous Arab country, dismissed a similar claim of responsibility for the crash by Islamic State on Saturday. “It is believed to be an explosion but what kind is

not clear. There is an examination of the sand at the crash site to try and determine if it was a bomb,” said an Egyptian source who is close to the team investigating the black boxes. “There are forensic investigations underway at the crash site. That will help determine the cause, to see if traces of explosives are found.” Sisi has described Islamist militancy as an existential threat to the Arab world and the West and has repeatedly called for greater international efforts to combat the militants. Hammond said Britain is

“advising against all but essential travel by air through Sharm el-Sheikh airport. That means that there will be no UK passenger flights out to Sharm el-Sheikh from now.” Remarks earlier on Wednesday by Britain’s Cameron of concerns “the plane may well have been brought down by an explosive device” drew criticism from Egyptian Foreign Minister Sameh Shoukry. He told CNN he was “somewhat surprised” by the British statement. “This is a matter for the investigation to clarify and

we should not prejudge or take any measures that might have implications,” Shoukry said. “Implication also that the fact that a very large number of Egyptians who rely heavily on the tourist industry.” Britain said it was working with airlines and Egyptian authorities to put in place additional security and screening measures to allow Britons in Sharm el-Sheikh to get home, but that would take time and there would be no flights returning from the resort on Thursday. A Russian aviation official said the investigation was looking into the possibility of an object stowed on board causing the disaster. “There are two versions now under consideration: something stowed inside (the plane) and a technical fault. But the airplane could not just break apart in the air – there should be some action. A rocket is unlikely as there are no signs of that,” the Russian official said. Security experts and investigators have said the plane is unlikely to have been struck from the outside and Sinai-based militants are not believed to possess the technology to shoot down a jet from a cruising altitude above 30,000 feet.

Taiwan president: Meeting with China’s Xi unrelated to elections tAIPeI, November 5 (reUters): Taiwan President Ma Ying-jeou said on Thursday his upcoming meeting with President Xi Jinping was about further normalising ties with China and had nothing to do with trying to revive his party’s fortunes ahead of the island’s elections in January. The talks in Singapore on Saturday, the first such meeting between the two political rivals since the Chinese civil war ended in 1949, would be transparent, with no private promises made, Ma told a lengthy news conference in Taipei. His discussions with Xi could help reduce hostilities in the short-term, Ma said, adding he hoped future leaders of Taiwan would be able to hold such meetings. “This meeting is for the Republic of China’s (Tai-

dence from China. Ma, who steps down next year due to term limits, has made improving economic links with China a key policy since he took office in 2008. He has signed landmark business and tourism deals, though there has been no progress in resolving their political differences. Communist China deems Taiwan a breakaway province to be taken back, by force if necessary, particularly if it makes moves towards formal independence. wan’s)future, the future of cross-strait ties,” Ma said in his first public remarks since the surprise announcement of the meeting at midnight on Tuesday. “We will explain the actual situation to Mr Xi, particularly tell them about Taiwan’s status so they can

better understand and take in full consideration when they formulate Taiwan, cross-strait policies.” “This is not about an election, but is based on the consideration of the happiness of the next generation,” added Ma. The meeting coincides

with rising anti-China sentiment in Taiwan ahead of the presidential and parliamentary polls in January that Ma’s pro-China Kuomintang (KMT) is likely to lose to the opposition Democratic Progressive Party (DPP), which traditionally favours indepen-

FIRST IMPRESSIONS Ma said he would bring up with Xi the issue of Taiwan’s difficulties in participating in multilateral activities, to try to reach an understanding to give Taiwan more “international space”. China says it alone has the right to represent Tai-

wan internationally, although it has made exceptions for membership of some bodies, such as the World Trade Organisation, so long as the island is identified as “Chinese Taipei”. Ma added that the issue of the disputed South China Sea was not a topic for discussion with Xi. Both China and Taiwan have claims to most of the waterway, although Taipei has traditionally kept a lowprofile in the dispute. Asked for his impression of Xi, Ma said: “I have not met him yet, so I don’t have a first impression of him. Once I do, I will tell you.” The DPP has asked why the announcement had come out of the blue and said the timing of the meeting was suspect, with elections 10 weeks away. The Global Times, an influential tabloid pub-

lished by the ruling Chinese Communist Party’s official People’s Daily, said in an editorial on Thursday that the DPP should be aware the “whole world” was supporting the meeting, including Washington. “They are displaying jiggery-pokery from a small circle. Such extremism is bound to be stigmatised,” it said. Political experts said China could be trying to shape the result of the elections by signalling that ties would continue to improve if the KMT remained in power in Taiwan. Some said that could backfire given increasing anti-China protests in Taiwan, especially among the young. In what was seen as a backlash against creeping dependence on China, the KMT was trounced in local elections last year.

America’s top diplomat for Asia said on Wednesday it was hard to see which Taiwan political party would benefit most in the elections from the meeting. [nL8N13002M] But Daniel Russel, the U.S. assistant secretary of state for East Asia, said he hoped the meeting would continue the positive momentum in China-Taiwan ties seen in the past several years. Ma said Washington had been informed of the meeting ahead of time. Sorting out protocol is proving tricky. A Taiwan official said Ma and Xi would split the bill when they have dinner. China’s Taiwan Affairs Office said they would address each other as “mister”, presumably to avoid calling each other “Mr. President”, as neither officially recognises the other as head of state.

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Siddle deflated by 'shock' 21ST CLASSIC CUP 2015 omission from Kiwi test Lhisemia YO, Hurricane Boys, Naga FC wins egated to a bit-part player over the past year, with selectors promoting Starc and Hazlewood. Siddle was picked for only one of Australia's four tests against India during the last home summer and spent most of the Ashes carrying the drinks. "It is a little bit (frustrating) after coming back in and waiting so long to get that opportunity again and do so well makes it a bit harder to take this time round," he added. "But as I always say, I could be a lot further away from the team than I am at the moment so, it's obviously not all bad. "Over the last 12 months it's probably been a little bit different than it has been in the past for me personally ... In the last 12 months I've been sort of on the outer a little bit and thereabouts. "So I didn't get too far ahead of myself... I knew it was going to be a tough decision and sadly it was me to miss out." After Brisbane, Australia play New Zealand in Perth and wrap up the three-match series with test cricket's first day-night fixture in Adelaide.

by a solitary goal. The winning goal for Hurricane Boy’s came through Thejanguzo Zashiimo in the 37th minute. Naga FC blanked Falcon FC 7-0 in the last match of the day. Vimelie Chase scored a hattrick for Naga FC in the 45th, 53rd and 57th minute. Keviphretuo Kire contributed two goals to the team in the 16th and 21st minute while Keneisedelie Chutso and Kezevituo Vizo netted a goal each in the 27th and 47th minute. With today’s win, Naga FC will play with Hurricane Boy’s on November 10 (2nd match). Meanwhile, Challenger Cup between Kohima Press Club and Classic Club will A match in action between Falcon FC and Naga FC on November 5. Morung Photo take place on November 19 Our Correspondent Club Kohima here at Ko- the boot of Kekhrieneizolie match was decided at 2:00 PM. hima Local Ground. Rino in the 8th minute. through tie-breaker whereKohima | November 5 NOVEMBER 6 Lhisemia YO overpowMhasibeituo Yhome in Lhisemia YO overpowLhisemia YO, Hurricane ered Galaxy FC 5-4 via tie increased the score tal- ered Galaxy FC 5-4. FIXTURE Boy’s, Naga FC today reg- break. ly of Lhisemia YO in the Lhisemia YO will now 10:00 AM: Meriema istered win in their respecVilhoubeituo Yhome 15th minute while Galaxy clash with Fraternity FC on United vs Nagabazar YO tive matches and moved to opened the occount for FC found the equalizer November 10 (Ist match). 11:40 AM: 4th NAP Youth second round of the ongo- Lhisemia YO in the 4th through Rokovilie Medoze In the second match of FC vs Medziphema United ing 21st Classic Cup 2015 minute and the equalizer in th 32nd minute. the day, Hurricane Boy’s 1:30 PM: Chiiziema under the aegis of Classic for Galaxy FC came through After 2-2 draw, the defeated Venns United FC FC vs Ablaze FC

MELBOURNE, NO vEMBER 5 (REUtERs): Australia paceman Peter Siddle has expressed his disappointment with his omission from the seriesopening test against New Zealand, having clawed his way back into the squad after months on the sidelines. Siddle was overlooked for the Brisbane test, which started earlier on Thursday, in favour of Josh Hazlewood, who took the third seamer spot to join leftarmers Mitchell Johnson and Mitchell Starc in the pace attack. It was a tough blow for 30-year-old Siddle, who helped bowl Australia

to victory in the team's last test match, a dead rubber against England, after having been ignored for the first four matches of the 3-2 Ashes defeat. Siddle was released from 12th man duties at the Gabba to prepare for home state Victoria's Sheffield Shield match against New South Wales in Sydney starting on Friday. "It was obviously (a) disappointment," Siddle told local broadcaster Fox Sports at Brisbane airport on Thursday. From being one of Australia's first bowlers picked, 57-test Siddle has been rel-

Dapfhiitsumia YO sports meet from today

Spinners give Pakistan series win over England Youth Mission annual sports day

KOhiMa, NOvEMBER 5 (MExN): The Dapfhiitsumia Youth Organization (DYO) will hold its sports meet from November 6 to 7 at D. Khel Ground (Pusolieke), Kohima Village. Medoselhou Keretsii, speaker Naga Hoho will grace the meet as the chief guest while Pelesielie Khezhie, president Nagaland Contractors & Suppliers Union will be the guest of honour. The inaugural function will take place at 11:30 AM with DYO president Mhalezolie Kire as chairman while DYO games & sports secretary Kelhouneisa Khezhie will administer oath to the participants of athletic events. Wrestling will take place on November 7.

shaRJah, NOvEMBER 5 (REUtERs): Pakistan's spinners handed their team a 2-0 series victory after ripping through England's batting line-up on the fifth day of the third and final test at Sharjah on Thursday. Leg-spinner Yasir Shah took four wickets for a match-haul of seven while retiring all-rounder Shoaib Malik grabbed three as England were all out for 156, 40 minutes into the second session of the final day. Shah, who missed the opening test in Abu Dhabi due to an injury, was adjudged the player of the series for his 15 wickets in two matches.

"If you look back at the whole series, there was contribution from everyone. That's really pleasing for me as a team," Pakistan captain Misbah-ul-Haq, 41, said at the presentation, while adding he was still undecided on his international future. England had resumed the day on 46-2 chasing 284 for a series-levelling win at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium but the tourists were reduced to 59-6 after the first seven overs of the morning. Shah made the opening breakthrough by dismissing Joe Root (six) leg before wicket in the second over of the day and then trapped Jonny Bair-

stow (zero) in front of the stumps as the batsman attempted a sweep shot. Left-arm spinner Zulfiqar Babar provided able support by dismissing James Taylor (two) and Samit Patel for a duck as England lost four wickets for 13 runs in the morning. Captain Alastair Cook did offer resistance, completing his 46th half century in tests, with a stand of 49 runs for the seventh wicket with Adil Rashid, who was out shortly before the lunch break. Stuart Broad was then removed by Shah for 20 with Cook (63) following shortly after to Malik, who was playing in his final test before retirement.

Ben Stokes (12) came out to bat despite a broken collarbone before being the last man out. Cook said his team's failure to win the key moments in the game proved crucial. "It's a hard place to come and play. We competed really well in all three of the games but at critical moments we couldn't dominate Pakistan," Cook said. "It's always a learning curve but unfortunately international cricket isn't just about learning. It's about getting results." The teams will next play four one-day internationals and three Twenty20 matches.

KOhiMa, NOvEMBER 5 (MExN): The Youth Mission will be holding its annual sports day on November 7 from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM at Youth Mission, Seikhazou, DBS Road, Kohima. Z. Nyusietho Nyuthe, joint secretary social welfare, Government of Nagaland and Lithrongla Tongpi, additional deputy commissioner Kohima will grace the occasion as the chief guest and

guest of honour respectively. The importance of the day will be briefed by Dr. Poseta, medical officer YM while introduction of captains and teams will be made by Kiitholhiiyi, captain-in-chief. The day will be marked by badminton, table tennis, carom board, chess and arm wrestling. The guardians/parents of the recovering addicts have been invited to the programme.

Motor Rally crosses Mangkolemba

MaNgKOLEMBa, NOvEMBER 5 (MExN): Commemorating 125 years of Mokokchung, a Motor Rally Race was organized by Adventure and Motor Sport Association, Mokokchung, under the theme, "Tour De Hills 3" on 4th November 2015. At 7.00 a.m., 30 vehicles were flagged off from Mokokchung which reached Mangkolemba at 3.30 p.m. The vehicles left Mangkolemba at 4.00 p.m. to hold in Chungtiyemsen. Next morning at 7.00 a.m., they started their journey back to Mokokchung. In Mangkolemba,

they were welcomed by ADC, SDO (Civil), doctors, nurses, officers, public leaders along with the public and Mangkolemba Students Union welcomed them with light refreshment. Renbomo Ezung, SDO (Civil) delivered a short speech where he said that every inch covered reminds us of how strong we have been and what strength we need to continue the journey, and to continue pioneering ahead and wished them safe journey. Senti Walling, President, NMAM proposed vote of thanks.

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Trust on people’s power and resources

ahatma Gandhi once said, “there is enough for everybody’s needs but not for everybody greed”. The greed for accumulation of wealth by a few rich nations and rich people is making a tremendous impact on the poor and marginalized people. Suffering and cries of human persons and all other God’s creation are groaning because of the greed. Market competition and greed for more wealth has become the source of hatred; daily human conflicts and almost all killings are related to market competition. Under-development, lack of poor communication, medical and education facilities are direct cause of greed and misuse of those people in power and authority. People are also trapped in a new kind of worship, the worship to god of pleasure and greed. The houses of worship are mega shopping malls, and such places of worship and competition have emerged everywhere. Today the conflicts are happening in India, Asia and Africa and they are not just religious and ethnic conflicts; they are competition for control of resources and are integral part of global market interest. In the name of religion and ethnicity, the world power controls those strategic economic regions by perpetuating conflicts. Stability is a threat for their economic interest. There is no balance between the rich and poor countries. Some people have accumulated so much resources that they do not know what to do with their wealth while some people are thrown out of street for bagging. Million of children die of hunger everyday. The gospel of Mark recorded about the feeding of five thousand. When it was getting late, his disciples came to Jesus and said, “It is already very late, and this is a lonely place.” “Send them the people away and let them go to the nearby farms and villages in order to buy themselves something to eat.” (see Mark 6: 30-44) See how disciples approach to market: There were more than five thousand people and they were facing food crisis; they were hungry. The location was remote from towns and

there were no food sellers nearby. It was also getting dark and that added more problems to the disciples for getting sufficient food for such a large crowd. The food crisis was indeed serious. The easiest solution was to ask the people to look for foods and buy for themselves. This command is no different from the suggestion given by IMF and the World Bank to the poor countries. These financial institutions exploit the poor countries and create financial crisis in developing countries, but to overcome their economic crisis, the command of IMF and WB is that cut the social subsidies, health and education and promote privatization and free market in social sectors like water, health, and education. Instead of mobilizing people’s potential and resources, the disciples depended on the capital to cover the needs of five thousand people. They also depended on the food supply in the market, though it was getting dark and their location was far from the nearby village. Dependency on money and market for foods would only cause competition in the market. The one who would get the profit from such crisis situation would be the food owners/sellers in the market. The suggestion of the disciples of Jesus would bring more chaos among the people. To overcome the food crisis, Jesus refused to depend solely on money, and market. Jesus said, “You yourselves give them something to eat”. The command of Jesus made the disciples scared and they thought that it would be impossible and too extravagant. Being sacred of Jesus’ command, the disciples made another proposal to Jesus that two hundred silver coins to be used for buying bread even though it was not going to be sufficient. They thought something is better than nothing. Jesus refused their suggestion again. Jesus refused absolute dependency on money or market. Jesus put people’s own resources and solidarity above money and market. Jesus asked His disciples to go and see what the people have and asked them to donate and share what they have. He did not mention how much

they had to donate, but urged them to give whatever they had. The meaning of the feeding of five thousand people did not lie on the superhuman power to change the quantity of the bread, but it was the work of the Man from Nazareth who had changed people’s mind and conscience. Jesus changed the crisis into kairos. Jesus changed their attitude from being scared and egocentric, greedy, selfish attitude to an attitude of sharing and caring, from a lust for profit to a sharing of benefit for all, from their dependency on capital to their emphasis on their own resources. The miracle of five loaves of bread and two fishes would only happen when a leader believes on people’s power and build up the spirit of solidarity among people. The spirit of solidarity, caring, sharing and self reliance on our own resources should replace the attitude of fear, greed, selfishness, and the orientation on profit and revenue. Market and money are important mechanism for human life. But the money and market should not replace the value of sharing and caring. Jesus opted for the spirit of sharing and caring than the power of money and market. If we want our State for move forward, we need to affirm the spirit of sharing and caring and mobilize resources among ourselves. Dependence kills creativity and hard work; dependence on the capital brings more politics in our institutions. The more we receive grants from the Government, the more institutions play politics. Dependency on money makes institution stranger to people. In such a time as this where economic and religious competition overwhelm our life, the role of leaders is to create a new value system, new attitude of sharing, caring and solidarity among people and that will make our world different. If everybody shares what they have, then even after feeding all humanity, there will be twelve basketful of left over loaves and fish. When money and market fail to overcome crisis, then trusting on people power and solidarity are the option. Wati Longchar

An open letter to our National leaders, on behalf of the future Naga generations

Beloved Baba Khaplang, Asu Isak and Avakhur Muivah, On behalf of all future generations of Nagas I plead with you to unite. Your egos and baggage’s of the past is dividing our family further. Today patriots like us are forced into silence due to your disunity. While those who seek to destroy our nation are getting louder and bolder especially those traitors from within our family. People are seeking to divide us according to tribes, regions and religion because of your inability to let go of your past. It pains us to see Nagas differentiating among themselves according to where they were born, visionless and selfish leaders and organizations are leading the people astray on the

grounds of religion, state, country and tribes. We want to shout back at them but your disunity prevents us. We know hurt has been inflicted on all sides but will you let these wounds of the past drag our beloved Nation to destruction? We too have lost family in this senseless war of Nagas versus Nagas but we are ready to forgive for the greater good of our land why can't great people like you do the same. Tens of thousands are ready to heed the call of a free and united land of the Nagas and are ready to lay our lives at the altar of its freedom if only you would stand united. Our generation is no less willing to sacrifice our lives for the cause than previous ones but lead us as one.

Beloved fathers we beg you to come together so that we may get the courage to defeat the greatest enemy of all and that is those who seek to destroy us from within. United no Nation on Earth can subdue the Naga quest for justice but it is the disunity among us that will lead to our downfall. And forgive a not so young patriot for voicing his pain at not being able to do what he as a Naga feels is his duty and that is to defend our motherland from all enemies both within and with because we have disunity at the top. Kuknalim With all respect, A humble Naga, Aotemjen Jamir

Tribute To r. ezung, retd i.A.s.

. Ezung retd I.A.S. passed away suddenly in the early morning of the 3rd of November 2015 at his private residence in Kohima in the presence of his family members. He was 86 years and one of the last surviving members of the older generation who was a visionary and an upright officer who served the state with devotion and excellence. He did his schooling from Govt. High School, Kohima and graduated from D.M. College Imphal, then under Guwahati University in 1956. He worked as a government teacher in Vankhosung under Wokha district. During this time, he was awarded by the State Government for his dedication to service. He was selected as an Administrative Officer and served in various parts of the state with sincerity and utmost dedication. He served as Circle Officer in Meluri in 1961 and as SDO Civil, Dimapur from 1965 to 1966. Later, he was posted at Phek as the ADC and also served under the same capacity at Mokokchung and Zunheboto. He served as the DC of the Districts of Zunheboto and then of Kohima. In 1970, he was appointed as the Deputy Secretary of Home & Tuensang Affairs and later on as the first full fledged Director of the Department of Land Records and Survey. Shri. R.Ezung was also the Commis-

The Astounding Marriage Costs

sioner of Taxes and Excise Department, Dimapur. During his term, he taught his officials and staff to respect even One paisa of the people’s hard earnings and got a nick name from the Dimapur Marwari’s and other businessman as, ‘’Five Paisa Sahib ‘’. He served as Secretary to the Govt. of Nagaland under various Departments and lastly retired from active service as the Commissioner & Secretary, Department of Power in 1988. After his retirement he also served as the Chairman of the Khadi and village board industry Nagaland and helped in different mission works of the Lord. Just recently on the 27th of October 2015 he celebrated his 75th year of Baptism of which he fondly recalled and was proud of giving God all the glory and honor. Annabel Artigau Ezung (Grand-daughter of R. Ezung)

he electorate of the State of Nagaland in 2014 was 11,74,663 and by 20% of this statistics the marriageable number of persons would be 2,34,932.6. The inferred marriage expenditures for this number from 2015 onwards, could be as below: If every marriage of the 2,34,932.6 costs Rs. 1,00,000/- (Rupees one lakh), the average expenditure would be 2,34,932.6 x 1,00,000 = Rs. 2,34,93,20,000/- per year. If every marriage fully engages 20 persons, the total number would be 2,34,932.6x 20 = 46,98,652. The daily wage sacrificed by those persons for five days each @ Rs. 200/- is 4698652 x 5 x 200 = Rs. 4,69,86,52,000/- per year. The hypothetical yet astounding costs, requisition social concerns. The marriages in our Naga Society are becoming not only costly, but becoming negative-impact events; replete with superfluous vogues. Dominic Yazokie

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halom Bible Seminary’s (SBS) annual mega event ‘Young & Christian’ is scheduled on November 6. The concert will begin at 5 pm at Shalom’s amphitheatre, Sechü Zubza, 15 km away from Kohima. Four bands including Cadence, No Parking from City Church, Kohima, Tali Angh and Shalom students will be performing at the concert, which is aimed at creating awareness and further to spread the positive message “that young people can make life beautiful and exciting.” Alongside the concert, the visitors will also get an opportunity to get a taste of the cuisines of Asian countries. The food section (Taste of Asia) will include cuisines of Thailand, Japan, Nepal, Bangladesh, Myanmar,

Bhutan and our very own local cuisines including Sümi pork, Anishi pork, spider chutney and many more exotic items. Shalom Bible Seminary, which is 2 km away from National Highway 29, has the luxury of a spacious as well as a peaceful campus. This year’s event is the fourth edition. One may come friends and family and enjoy a relaxing evening while you enjoy beautiful music at Shalom. The general tickets are priced at Rs. 100, while Donor ticket which is inclusive of the concert plus ‘Taste of Asia buffet’ will vary according to the number of entries. For admitone, the ticket is priced at Rs. 1,000, while for admit-three, the ticket price stands at Rs. 2,000. The donor ticket for family pack is priced at Rs. 3,000.

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Michael Learns to Rock to tour in December

anish band Michael Learns to Rock, popular for churning out pop and soft rock numbers, is set for a multi-city tour of India starting here December 11. Formed in 1988, the band consists of singer-key-

board player Jascha Richter, drummer Kare Wanscher, guitarist Mikkel Lentz and bassist Soren Madsen. The group, which has delivered hits like "Paint my love", "You took my heart away", "Sleeping child" and "Someday", will visit cities

like Guwahati and Kolkata. "In December we will be touring the wonderful country of India again as a part of our 25 Live Anniversary Celebration Tour! This will be the most extensive tour we have ever done in

India and we hope to see all our beautiful Indian fans there," read the official site of the band, who have performed in Shillong and Mumbai in the past. The Indian tour is an initiative by event management company called 7 sisters entertainment. "This time they will first perform at the Kingdom of Dreams in Gurgaon on December 11. Then they will head to Guwahati (December 13), followed by Dimapur (December 15), then Kolkata (December 17), and then finally to Goa (December 19)," Ramngachan Kazingmei Shimrei, co-owner of 7 sisters entertainment, told IANS.

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inger Katy Perry has been named the highest-earning female musician of 2015, according to Forbes magazine. The singer comes at the top of the Forbes list on Wednesday, after raking in $135 million this year, reports aceshowbiz.com. During the "Prismatic" world tour, which she launched in support of her 2013 album "Prism", Perry played around 126 shows and grossed more than $2 million per city. Her income additionally came from her deals with CoverGirl, Coty and Claire's. "I am proud of my position as a boss, as a person that runs my own company. I'm an entrepreneur... I don't want to shy away from it. I actually want to kind of grab it by its balls," the singer told Forbes earlier this year. Trailing behind Perry on the list is singer Taylor Swift, who nabbed the runner-up slot with $80 million, earned mostly from the "1989" tour that followed her 2014 album of the same title.

others will be present on the night as special guests. The MAAM has chosen the theme for this year’s edition of the beauty pageant as ‘Nurturing oneself’ as a tribute to all the ladies of Mokokchung town who have contributed immensely towards the development of the town; and also as a reminder to the youngsters that one needs to ‘nurture oneself’, understand oneself in this competitive world and make a mark in the society. With just hours to go for the biggest beauty pageant in Mokokchung district, MAAM has made an elaborate programme to add more glitter to the pageant. The hostess for the night will be Arenla Lemtur, one of the most talented comperes in Nagaland, who had been hosting the longest running reality show – the Naga Idol (now Naga Orpheus Hunt) – for the past many years. Duets by young upcoming talents like – Tiasula Imchen & Imtijungla – and solos by Renthingo and Tiasola Ao will enthrall the audience with their open-secret ‘hidden talent’ on

the night. MAAM has roped in these young talents with an aim to promote the young talents in the society keeping in mind the theme of the show ‘nurturing oneself’. There would also be professional talents like Madang Mongro and Talipokim who will take the stage. The showstopper of the night will be Nuksung Jamir, a renowned and trained musician, who will serenade the contestants with a rendition of Hedley’s “Pocket full of dreams” with his beautiful voice. A musical drama will also be presented by ‘New Page’, an artiste group based in Mokokchung whose aim is to promote artistic qualities with thought provoking messages to the audiences. The ‘New Page’, founded by Onen Lemtur, who has also directed and produced an act titled ‘Chungliyimti Nuknarar’, with their musical drama, will be a special treat for the audience. Tickets are still available at La Store, Aier Bakery, Greeting Craft, and IT Enterprize (near FAC bus stand). Tickests will also be avialble on the show night at Town Hall gate.

time friends who have very recently started dating." On Tuesday, Gwen sort of addressed the rumors that she was dating Blake (her co-star on The Voice) on Ryan Seacrest's show. "I'm not going to answer that right now, Ryan," she said when asked about the relationship. "I think I've given enough of myself this morning to you. But I think he's hot, don't you?" According to US Weekly, Blake and Gwen plan to attend the afterpar-

ties at Wednesday night's Country Music Association Awards as each other's dates. Gwen and her longtime husband Gavin

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Chris Stapleton takes center stage at CM Awards

he divorce of country music superstars Blake Shelton and Miranda Lambert might be final, but it was Lambert who came out on top at Wednesday's Country Music Association Awards, copping a top prize while her ex went home empty-handed.

ver since this weekend when E! Online published a Halloween photo of Blake Shelton and Gwen Stefani holding hands, rumors have run wild that the pair were a couple. But you said nah, that's just crazy celebrity gossip; it's not actually true. Turns out, it is. Gwen and Blake's representatives confirmed the news today, sending fans of both singers into collective tailspins. Gwen's rep told US Weekly "Gwen and Blake are long-

Here's the complete top 10 List of Forbes' Highest-Paidfemale musicians list: Katy Perry - $135 million Taylor Swift - $80 million Fleetwood Mac - $59.5 million Lady GaGa - $59 million Beyonce Knowles - $54.5 million Britney Spears - $31 million Jennifer Lopez - $28.5 million Miranda Lambert - $28.5 million Mariah Carey - $27 million Rihanna - $26 million

("Traveller") and new artist of the year. In one of three acceptance speeches, an emotional Stapleton paid tribute to his father, who died two years ago. "I made this record thinking a lot about the music he would have liked," he said. "He would have liked to have seen this." The top award at the three-hour, performanceheavy ceremony broadcast live on ABC television from the Bridgestone Arena went to Luke Bryan, who kicked off his acceptance speech on a religious note, saying "Thank you lord, thank you Jesus, thank you everyone in heaven looking out for me." Bryan, who also took home the top prize a year ago, also paid tribute to Stapleton, saying "Watching Chris Stapleton have this night is so uplifting." Other big winners in-

he stage is set, the ramp extended out and the Mokokchung Town Hall will once again burn literally beautiful as the young talented contestants walk the ramp to compete for the prestigious Miss Mokokchung 2015 title on Friday evening, the 6th October 2015. The organizers – Mokokchung Arts & Aesthetics Management (MAAM) – has left no stone unturned to make this year’s edition of the annual Miss Mokokchung beauty pageant into a special one, keeping in mind that this Miss Mokokchung 2015 is being organized as part of the grand celebration of the 125 year anniversary of Mokokchung Town. Making the programme more grand, the Chief Guest for the night will be Parliamentary Secretary for Tourism, C Apok Jamir, and Padmashree, Chubalemla Ao as the guest of honor. A host of dignitaries, including the patron of MAAM, Banuo Z Jamir IAS (former chief secretary to the government of Nagaland) and

Blake Shelton, Gwen Stefani officially dating

Fleetwood Mac is placed third with $59.5 million. The band, which is eligible for the list for having Stevie Nicks and Christine McVie in the line-up, made over $1 million per city during their "On With the Show" tour. At number four is Lady Gaga, who earned $59 million from 66 shows she played during Forbes' scoring period, her deals with Versace and MAC as well as her own "Fame" fragrance. Beyonce Knowles closes out the top five with $54.5. million.

Lambert, 31, accepting her record sixth consecutive female vocalist of the year award, made only a glancing reference to her very public breakup with Shelton, saying "I appreciate it. I needed a bright spot this year." But Shelton, after five straight wins, saw newcomer Chris Stapleton snatch away the male vocalist of the year award. Earlier at the 49th annual CMAs, Shelton, 39, was a good sport, laughing heartily as hosts Brad Paisley and Carrie Underwood mined his summer divorce from Lambert for comic fodder. While the spotlight at one of country music's biggest nights was trained on the one-time couple, it was Stapleton who emerged as perhaps the biggest winner, walking away with an unexpected three awards, including album of the year

BOLD & BEAUTIFUL: Contestants for Miss Mokokchung 2015 who will be partaking at the prestigious beauty pageant on Friday, October 6. (Photo/Sashi Jamir)

cluded Little Big Town, whose "Girl Crush" was named single of the year and also won the song of the year prize for its three female composers. The group was also named vocal group of the year by the 6,800 professional members of the CMA who choose the winners. Florida Georgia Line won vocal duo of the year. The show opened with a "Star Wars" takeoff featuring Underwood as Princess Leia and Paisley as Han Solo. Later "Star Trek" star William Shatner dropped in dressed as a storm trooper, joking that singer Sam Hunt's singing mimicked his own semi-spoken style. In a musical highlight, Justin Timberlake teamed up with Stapleton for a mashup of Stapleton's "Tennessee Whiskey" and Timberlake's "Drink You Away."

nbelievably, it’s 15 years since Billy Elliot was released, earning itself a part in British movie history. To celebrate that fact, Burberry, another great British institution, has taken the dance-themed film as its inspiration for its 2015 festive campaign. As ever, it have enlisted a suitably starry cast to bring the Christmas cheer. Elton John and Julie Walters lead a pack of British talent. Both, of course, have ties to

Billy Elliot; Walters starred as dance teacher Sandra Wilkinson in the original film, while Elton wrote the music for the film’s hugelysuccessful stage adaptation, Billy Elliot the Musical. Joining them is comedian James Corden, actress Michelle Dockery (better known as Downton Abbey’s Lady Mary), musicians James Bay and George Ezra, Romeo Beckham - for whom it’s the second Burberry Christmas campaign – mod-

els Naomi Campbell and Rosie Huntington-Whiteley, as well as Rosie’s brother Toby, who is welcomed into the Burberry fold for the first time. All appear in a sparkling three-minute film that imitates Billy Elliot’s iconic opening credits, in which Billy bounces on his bed to the sound of T-Rex’s Cosmic Dancer. Actual footage from the film is used at the very beginning, showing Billy placing a record on a record player. Corden, Elton and co bounce gleefully, decked in Burberry’s heritage and seasonal trench coats and made-in-Scotland cashmere scarves monogrammed with their initials. The film is accompanied by a series of still images shot by the brand’s stalwart campaign photographer Mario Testino featuring Naomil, Rosie, Romeo and James Bay. Burberry has donated £500,000 in recognition of each artist's participation in the festive campaign to two charities that help young people in the North of England community of Easington where Billy Elliot was filmed.

Rossdale split in August. Blake and ex-wife Miranda Lambert, who is scheduled to perform at Wednesday's CMAs, divorced in July.

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Elgar gives Proteas the edge on opening day of Test

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South Africa's Dean Elgar (R) celebrates with his teammate Stiaan van Zyl after dismissing India's Cheteshwar Pujara (not pictured) during the first day of their first cricket test match against South Africa, in Mohali, India, November 5. (REUTERS)

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MoHaLI, NoveMber 5 (IaNs): Part-time spinner Dean Elgar wreaked havoc on the Indian batting order as South Africa enjoyed the upper hand on the opening of the first Test being played at the Punjab Cricket Association Stadium here on Thursday. Elgar - better known as an opening batsman - returned figures of 4/22 with his slow left-armers as the hosts were dismissed for 201 in their first innings shortly after tea. The Indians hit back with a couple of early wickets as the Proteas ended the day at 28/2, trailing by 173 runs. Elgar and South African skipper Hashim Amla were at the crease at stumps. Choosing to bat after winning the toss, Indian captain Virat Kohli saw his decison backfire as none of the Indian batsmen could handle the South African bowlers on a wicket which lacked the kind of pace and zip usually seen at this venue. Opener Murali Vijay was the only Indian batsman who showed some amount of application and grit as he battled his way to 75 before being trapped leg before by off-spinner Simon Harper. Elgar, who till now had taken only six wickets in his 17-Test career, proved to be the game changer for the Proteas. Fellow spinner Imran Tahir (2/23) and pacer Vernon Philander (2/38) also bowled well. Off-spinner Simon Harm-

er (1/51) and fast bowler Kasigo Rabada (1/30) also claimed a wicket each. Experienced fast bowlers Dale Steyn and Philander produced appreciable swing and lateral movement with the new ball to make life difficult for the Indian batsmen. Philander provided the visitors with the early breakthrough when he had Shikhar Dhawan caught by Amla in the slips. Dhawan misjudged the movement of an outgoing delivery as the ball found the edge of the bat for a soft dismissal with the hosts yet to get off the mark. Thereon, Cheteshwar Pujara and Vijay tried to steady the innings with a 63-run second wicket partnership. Pujara seemed to be in good knick as he struck six fluid boundaries. But the introduction of Elgar into the South African attack brought almost immediate results as the left-armer trapped Pujara leg before. It took the South Africans just four more deliveries to clinch another wicket when they dismissed Kohli for 1. The India skipper, who turned 27 on Thursday, did not have a great birthday as he mistimed a delivery from Rabada which went straight to Elgar at cover. Ajinkya Rahane and Vijay were trying to steady India's ship after a difficult morning but the former attempted to drive a probing delivery from Elgar only to be caught by Amla at slip.

Elgar's next delivery produced another scalp when wicketkeeper-batsman Wriddhiman Saha got out in exactly the same fashion, to be caught by Amla at the same spot for a first-ball duck. By now India had been reduced to 102/5. All-rounder Ravindra Jadeja (26 not out) struck a few boundaries to strike a 38-run sixth-wicket partnership with Vijay. Vijay had played brilliantly till now but was found leg before wicket by Harmer, only to put India in deeper waters. Amit Mishra only lasted a few overs before lofting it to Dale Steyn at mid-on. Rabada was unlucky to miss out on a wicket when he had Ravichandran Ashwin trapped leg before. Ashwin was on his way back to the pavilion, but the dismissal was overruled by the third umpire who found that Rabada had over-stepped the line after television referrals. The Indians managed some amount of damage control late in the day as South Africa started their first innings on a shaky note. Ashwin struck the first blow when he outfoxed Stiaan van Zyl with a delivery which turned sharply after pitching. Jadeja claimed a big wicket a couple of overs later when Faf du Plesis attempted to leave an incoming delivery only see the ball hit his offstump.

Arsenal's Nacho Monreal and Gabriel Paulista in action with Bayern Munich's Thomas Muller.

MUNICH, NoveMber 5 (reUters): Bayern Munich dismantled Arsenal 5-1 in Champions League Group F on Wednesday after a sensational first-half performance to close on the knockout stages with two matches left. The Bavarians struck three times in the first half through Robert Lewandowski, Thomas Mueller and David Alaba to avenge their 2-0 loss in London last month -their only defeat this season -- and underline their title aspirations. Arjen Robben, making his first appearance in the competition this season after a long injury break, added a fourth soon after coming on in the 55th minute and Mueller grabbed a late fifth. Bayern top the group on nine points. "We did what

we set out to do," Mueller told reporters. "It was a key game because had we not won we would have to do more work in the next games. Now we are on nine points." "We went ahead 3-0 and we were focussed. In the second half we lost a bit of possession but that can happen if you are ahead 3-0 or 4-0." Injury-hit Arsenal, woeful at the back and toothless up front, pulled a goal back through Olivier Giroud but are bottom on three points after their third loss. Olympiakos are second in the group, also on nine following their 2-1 win over Dinamo Zagreb who are third on three. Arsenal need to win their remaining games and hope for a combination of results to maintain their chances of reaching the last

16. "Bayern dominated as usual but they scored an early goal and that hurt us," Arsenal captain Per Mertesacker said. "We had less courage than in the home game. Bayern were effective over the wings, they won the one-on-ones and we could not play out our game. Overall it was not enough." Lewandowski, who had never scored against keeper Petr Cech, headed the hosts into the lead with the Poland striker, top scorer in the Bundesliga, beating the off-side trap to score his fourth goal in the competition with a glancing header from a Thiago cross. A minute later Arsenal's Mesut Ozil put the ball in the Bayern net but it was ruled for hand ball. With Bay-

ern setting a frantic pace quick wingers Kingsley Coman and Douglas Costa kept slicing through with the Arsenal defenders' heads spinning as Lewandowski kept Cech busy. It did not take long for the hosts to score again as Mueller drilled in his third goal of the campaign on the half hour. Alaba's 20-metre effort gave the keeper no chance just before the break. Coach Pep Guardiola brought on Robben early in the second half and the Dutchman delivered instantly, killing off the game 37 seconds later with his first touch from an Alaba cutback. Giroud scored for Arsenal in the 70th with a fine first touch and flying volley for his seventh goal in his last seven games but Mueller completed Bayern's rout.

Chelsea edge past Dynamo Kiev

LoNDoN, NoveMber 5 (reUters): A stunning free kick from Willian seven minutes from time gave Chelsea a nervy and hard-fought 2-1 Champions League Group G win over Dynamo Kiev on Wednesday to lift some of the gloom surrounding Stamford Bridge. The English champions bossed the game throughout a largely one-sided first half and led at the break after Dynamo centre back Aleksandar Dragovic headed into his own net after 33 minutes. The same player then scored at the right end when he thundered in Dynamo's equaliser after 77 minutes

as the visitors battled their way back into the match. Willian, however, stepped up to strike a brilliant free kick from 25 metres that left Dynamo keeper Olexandr Shovkovskiy flailing and with no chance of saving. The result put Chelsea in second place on seven points, behind leaders Porto on 10. Dynamo have five points and Maccabi Tel Aviv none. Despite the depressed mood surrounding Chelsea following their miserable start to the season, the home fans still sang the name of under-pressure manager Jose Mourinho, who recognised their support by waving to

all parts of the stadium. "The win is a big relief. The players deserve to get compensation for their hard work," Mourinho told BT Sport. "The difference today was that we had confidence in the negative moment. The negative moment is always arriving for us. "I think the team was strong mentally, they kept trying and I'm happy with that." The Chelsea boss was noticeably happier than he had been during their defeat to Liverpool at the weekend. He even burst into laughter on occasion, most theatrically when Czech referee Pavel Kralovec waved away appeals

for a penalty after Diego Costa was sent tumbling just before halftime. TV replays showed the official's decision was correct, but Chelsea deserved their halftime lead after dominating possession. Willian caused the Kiev defence problems on the right every time he had the ball and it was his cross that led to Dragovic's own goal. Kiev, who had kept 14 clean sheets in 19 matches coming into the game, defended superbly with Yevhen Khacheridi and Dragovic dealing with almost everything Chelsea threw at them. Dynamo came into the game more

after the break and Artem Kravets was denied a shot on goal by a brilliant tackle from Kurt Zouma. Substitute Junior Moraes then forced Asmir Begovic into an acrobatic save with a powerful drive just after replacing Kravets in the 57th minute. Zouma had a great chance to double Chelsea's lead three minutes later but somehow skewed the chance wide following a Willian free kick. Chelsea never regained the dominance they displayed in the first half but found an extra gear to grab the winner after Dragovic's leveller, keeping their chances of qualifying for the last 16 intact.

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ANAMA team win 4 gold Benzema put under formal inquiry over French sex tape and 2 silver medals DIMaPUr, NoveMber 5 (MexN): A 12 member team consisting of 8 boxers and 4 officials of the All Nagaland Amateur Muaythai Association (ANAMA) participated in the recently concluded National Muaythai Championship held in Mysore. The team won 4 gold medals, 2 silver medals and 2 bronze medals in different categories. The medal winners from the ANAMA team included Imzunglang (gold), Pishu (gold), Sharoti (gold), Pongham (silver), Moalong (bronze) and Khimpong (silver). The Nagaland team was led by Takameren, President of the ANAMA as team manager, Coach Botovi Achumi (judge and referee), Assistant Coach Mitlesh (judge and referee) and Assistant Team Manager Alfred Jamir (judge and referee).

Bopanna-Mergea enter Paris Masters quarters

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ParIs, NoveMber 5 (IaNs): Top Indian tennis player Rohan Bopanna, partnering Romanian Florin Mergea, entered the men's doubles quarter-finals of the Paris Masters at the Palais Omnisports here. It wasn't an easy outing as the eighth seeds needed an hour and 33 minutes to overcome Colombian pairing of Juan Sebastian Cabal and Robert Farah 6-7(3), 6-4, 10-5 in the second round of the 3,288,530-euro ($3.5 million) tournament on Wednesday. After sharing the first two sets it all boiled down to the super tie-break where Bopanna and Mergea, who received a first round bye, proved far better to clinch the breaker and the match. An area where the eighth seeds would want to work upon is their service as the Indo-Romanian combine committed as many as six double faults in the match. Overall, they got six breakpoint opportunities, converting half of them. In comparison, Cabal and Farah also earned six chances but converted two. Also, Bopanna and Mergea won 75 of the 148 points played in the match.

France's Karim Benzema celebrates after scoring during their friendly soccer match against Armenia at Allianz Riviera stadium in Nice, France, October 8, 2015. (REUTERS)

ParIs, NoveMber 5 (reUters): French Real Madrid striker Karim Benzema was placed under formal judicial investigation on Thursday in connection with an alleged attempt to blackmail fellow-France soccer international Mathieu Valbuena with the use of a sex video. A statement from the public prosecutor in Versailles west of Paris said the inquiry covered alleged offences that can carry a prison sentence of five years and a fine of 75,000 euros ($81,525). His lawyer, Sylvain Cormier said that Benzema was totally innocent. "He played no part, I repeat no part, in any blackmail or attempted blackmail,"

Cormier told reporters. Cormier added that the nub of the affair was a conversation in which Benzema offered Valbuena a bit of friendly "judicious advice" and what was said had nothing to do with blackmail. The prosecutor's move, which in France's justice system does not necessarily mean he will end up being tried, but does mean investigators believe they have serious grounds for pursuing the matter with him, exposes Benzema to a period of doubt ahead of a European nations soccer contest that France hosts next year. Investigators, who among several others questioned former Liverpool

striker Djibril Cisse in the same case in mid-October without subsequently placing him under formal investigation, are trying to identify who was behind the alleged extortion attempt. The affair involved phone-recorded sex footage that could prove embarrassing for Valbuena, according to sources close to the inquiry. Benzema's name came up during phone taps in relation to the inquiry opened last July, police sources say. The inquiry cites suspicion of complicity in extortion. The prosecutor also ordered Benzema to not enter contact with others linked to the affair. The investigation could make life difficult for France coach Didier Deschamps, who may wish to call up both Olympique Lyonnais forward Valbuena and striker Benzema to play for hosts France in the days and months ahead and in the June 10-July 10 Euro 2016. Both were left out of the France squad called up for friendlies against Germany and England on Nov. 13 and 17, in Paris and London respectively.

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