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Conmen collecting money in name of bank DIMAPUR, NOVEMBER 7 (MExN): The Nagaland State Co-Operative Bank Limited today issued a public notice informing that some miscreants are allegedly collecting money from the public in the name of the bank in the Chumukedima area. A notice issued by the Public Grievance Officer informed that the miscreants are collecting money by issuing forged receipt. The matter was brought to the notice of Branch Manager of Chumukedima Branch of the Bank on November 7, it informed. The notice further stated that an FIR was immediately lodged by the bank with Diphuphar Police Station and the matter is under investigation. It asked the public not to entertain such payment in the name of the bank, but to assist the police in apprehending the culprits. See advertisement on page 3

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DIMAPUR, NOVEMBER 7 (MExN): The Lüruri Development Council (LDC) today accused one Major Lopong of the GPRN/NSCN for allegedly making a “murder attempt” on Shaphongtsü, President of the LDC on November 4. A press release from the LDC General Secretary alleged that prior to the incident; the council had banned the movement of vehicles/ trucks with pinewood from beyond the Tizu River. It however accused the Major of violating this directive and “forcefully” employing people to collect pinewood. When, as per the standing order, the LDC stopped the truck and unloaded the pinewood, it alleged that the Major threatened the council President and General Secretary. The LDC informed that the Major had threatened the two council office bearers over the phone several times before the November 4 incident. It demanded that the GPRN/NSCN leadership take strict disciplinary action against the Major within eleven days from the publication of this press release. Failure to do so, it cautioned, would compel the LDC not to cooperate with the GPRN/NSCN. “Till such a time the issue is settled peacefully, movement of either vehicle or people shall be strictly prohibited between Mimi and Laruri road,” it informed.

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An alarming surge in the number of positive Dengue cases, enough to put Dimapur on high alert has been reported from the Sentinel Surveillance Site Lab, District Hospital, Dimapur. On Monday, the Sentinel Surveillance Site Lab confirmed 73 positive Dengue cases out of 439 samples tested since October till date. Twentyone (21) samples were confirmed positive on Monday while 52 cases were tested positive some days earlier. The samples include collection from different private hospitals in and around Dimapur. This significant rise in the numbers of positive cases of Dengue, which was only eight (8) as of October 17, 2016, is an indication that these are not sporadic cases and that the commercial hub should be put on high alert. Although there has been no fatality arising out of Dengue going by the “official” list of patients confirmed positive from the Sentinel Surveillance Site Lab, on Sunday, a woman patient from Marwaripatti succumbed to Dengue fever at Nikos Hospital & Research Centre. A doctor from the Hospital confirmed this. Dr Moa, District Programme Officer, NVBDCP, Dimapur when contacted said he was aware of the report but was yet to verify whether the patient was included in the list of positive cases confirmed by Site Lab. Of recent, reports of deaths with Dengue like symptoms, which include high-grade fever, sudden fatigue, vomiting and muscle and joint pains have been emerging from Dimapur. While it could not be con-

• 73 confirmed positive from 439 samples tested since October • Dengue cases reported from several localities in Dimapur

firmed whether the victims were suffering from the vector-borne disease, according to a doctor from a private hospital, there is high probability given the tendency of people to treat symptoms like fever or body ache as mild illness, take self-medication and only rush to the hospital when it becomes very serious. Dr Moa revealed that the most affected localities include Diphupar A area, 4th mile with 6-7 cases, Island colony with 3 cases, Khermahal area with 2 cases. This is not to say that other localities are safe. In fact, it has become widespread that positive Dengue cases have been confirmed from samples collected from Chumukedima, Burma Camp, Nagarjan, Railway Bazaar, Rio Colony, Sematilla, Signal Angami, PWD, Sub Jail, Eros Colony, Notun Basti and Nisato colony, Dr Moa in-

formed. As Dimapur continues to be besieged by growing garbage, nonexistent drainage and increase in stagnant water bodies in almost all the localities, this has led to increase in the densities of mosquito breeding places and therein the rise in the Dengue cases.

Is Govt taking enough antidengue control measures?

Recently, the Urban Vector Borne Disease Control Scheme (UVBDCS) Dimapur suggested anti-dengue control measures by requesting the public and colony councils to observe a dry day social work once in a week by draining all the water containers in order to control the densities of mosquitoes, which it stated, would bring down the cases of dengue.

Dr Moa said the UVBDCS have been frequently carrying out mosquito fogging and other control measures in the affected areas. However, a number of citizens felt that the department is not doing enough. “Simply offering advisories by the concerned department is not going to help control the spread of the victor-borne disease. The department needs to follow up with actions from their side- like frequent fogging of technical malathion, seeding of larvivorous fish to the affected areas etc,” a resident of Notun Bosti lamented. The same resident revealed how field staff from the malaria department came to their locality for mosquito fogging operation around two weeks back only to go back without performing the operation because there was no insecticide left. “After that they have not returned to resume the operation yet,” he said. Source from the department, on condition of anonymity, revealed that the predicament lies in the fogging machines which are “very old” prone to frequent break down, lack of trained technicians to operate the fogging machines, even though there is plenty of manpower. “The department is apparently not giving due importance. Besides the lack of equipments or trained technicians, there is also lack of adequate funds to carry out systematic operations to control the outbreak of mosquitoes,” the source pointed out. Meanwhile, Dr Moa said the recent fall in the temperature with change in the weather condition in the last few days might bring down the cases of Dengue since mosquitoes are not active in cold temperature.

WHAT IS DENGUE? • Dengue is a viral disease. • Dengue is transmitted by the bite of Aedes mosquito. • The mosquito bites in day time. • Man develops the disease after 5-6 days of being bitten by an infective mosquito. • Dengue occurs in two forms: – Dengue Fever (DF) & Dengue Haemorrhagic Fever (DHF) SIGNS & SYMPTOMS OF DENGUE FEVER: • Sudden onset of high fever. • Severe headache. • Pain behind the eyes which worsens with eye movement. • Muscle & joint pains. • Loss of sense of taste & appetite. • Measles like rash over the chest & upper limbs. AGE GROUP & SEX AFFECTED: • All age groups & both sex are affected. • Deaths occur more in children. BREEDING PLACES: • Water storage containers like desert coolers, water storage containers, tyres, overhead tanks, drums, jar, buckets, flower vases, plant saucers, tanks, bottles, tin, roof gutters, refrigerator drip pans, cement blocks, cemetery urns, bamboo stumps, tree holes and many more places where rain water collects or is stored. • Eggs of mosquito can live without water for more than 1year. PREVENTIVE & CONTROL MEASURES: • All water storage containers should be covered. • Remove disposable, unused materials lying like old tyres, broken pots, crockery etc. • Dry water storage utensils, water coolers, vases, vessels, fridge trays at least once a week. • Fill up unwanted water collection sites. • Put insecticides, petrol, k. oil, in coolers, containers etc once a week. • Introduce Larvivorous fish in stagnant water bodies, contact Asstt. Director UMS Dimapur. PERSONAL PROTECTION MEASURES: • Wear clothes that cover the whole body in day time. • Use appropriate wire mesh in doors and windows of the house. • Ensure that at least pregnant women and children sleep under mosquito net during day time. • Insecticide treated mosquito nets are more effective. • Use mosquito repellent lotion, creams etc.

nscn (K) cautions against 42% teachers yet to be trained in Nagaland of schools run ‘anti national activities’ 15% by a single teacher

DIMAPUR, NOVEMBER 7 (MExN): The NSCN (K) today issued a statement alleging that the “anti-national activities” of two of its former cadres acting with the “active patronage” of a GPRN/NSCN Kilonser “has led to arrests, torture and consequent imprisonment” of several NSCN (K) cadres “since the duo’s fake arrest/pre-arranged surrender to Indian Army several months back.” It further accused the Kilonser of being a “facilitator between the renegade cadres and Indian Security agencies.” A press statement from the MIP of the NSCN (K) identified the duo as one Kughato Chishi and Sgt. Vikuto Zhimo, while naming the GPRN/NSCN Kilonser as one Hokato Vusshe. It accused the duo of “running an extortion racket using NSCN/GPRN credentials at every possible opportunity” and alleged that the Kilonser “issues threatening counter extortion demands alleging the victim’s nexus with NSCN/GPRN.” The NSCN (K) stated that it would “in due course of time exact befitting action to the extent of capital punishment shall be arbitrarily imposed without trial since the evidences against the three is well established and beyond doubt and their treacherous activities has caused irreparable mental and physical impairment on several committed national workers.” Stating that several innocent citizens and State Government officials are being “harassed constantly and blackmailed on fake unsubstantiated charges,” the NSCN (K) said that “this nastiest form of treason against the Naga Sovereign struggle at these challenging times by the traitor trio shall be duly recorded for posterity to judge.”

The NSCN (K) claimed that Hokato Vusshe was “dishonourably stripped of Kilonser status and removed from Chaplee Ministry on massive corruption charges to the tune of crores of rupees and conspiracy to assassinate senior Naga Army officer.” After this, it said that he “defected” to the GPRN/NSCN in 2013 “with several Crores of rupees worth of NSCN/GPRN properties along with Kughato and Vikuto; whereas the latter two returned to NSCN/GPRN fold and continued covert sabotage activities against us...” It further accused the Kilonser of being involved in a coordinated campaign with Indian Security Forces to “buy off NSCN cadres.” “As a result, several gullible cadres were offered cash and made to defect to Khehoi Camp which included Town Commander, Zunheboto Maj. Akito, Chairman, Sumi Region and several middle and lower ranking cadres,” it said. The NSCN (K) stated it would not remain a silent spectator but be compelled to adopt “necessary measures to once and for all stop this source of anti-Naga breeding openly.” It further issued a final caution to a former Naga Army cadre, Lt. Akahoto alias Hekato, who was recently released from Central Jail, Dimapur to “immediately cease impersonating Naga Army Officer and also desist from seeking financial services from various offices, contractors and suppliers in and around Dimapur and Kohima using the credential of Col. Isak Sumi, which was never issued to him at any point of time.” “No further warning shall be issued,” it stated and “directed” the former cadre to “leave Kohima and Dimapur Districts effectively from the date of publication of this note.”

our Correspondent Kohima | November 7

Minister for School Education & SCERT, Yitachu today revealed that as many as 42% of teachers are yet to be trained in Nagaland, while 15% of government schools are being run by a single teacher. “Teachers need to be professionally trained,” he said while addressing a two day ICSSR sponsored national seminar on ‘Quality teacher education: Issues and challenges of two year B.Ed programme’ under the aegis of the Department of Teacher Education and School of Hu-

Minister for school Education & sCERT, Yitachu addressing the national seminar on november 7. (Morung Photo)

manities & Education, Nagaland University (NU) here at NU Kohima Campus, Meriema. He said another five years have been extended to train all those untrained teachers. Pres-

ently, there are 24,000 teachers in the state. The Minister said ‘Right to Education’ has brought about a lot of improvement in infrastructure, opening of new schools and also up-gradation of schools across the country. He however conceded that it has certain negative aspect as well. He regretted that when it comes to addressing quality education, it appears to have failed. The Minister also pointed to the huge drop-out rate at the primary level, further adding that enrolment in government schools has come down. “We cannot afford to continue this trend,” he said adding that time has come to take a positive step. He also stated that despite huge increase in the number of

teachers, there are cases where there is only a single teacher in some schools. 15% of schools, he informed have single teachers. The Minister revealed that there are 172 such primary and middle schools in the state. He further stated that there are more schools than actually required, and pointed to this as having a negative impact on the education system. Yitachu stated that the nondetention policy has also adversely affected the education system. He said teachers must take things in the right perspective. The Minister expressed hope that the seminar would come out with a concrete resolution to enable the decision making body to feature the same in its action plan.

come together to ensure peace: Gov WOKHA, NOVEMBER 7 (MExN): Nagaland State Governor, PB Acharya today stated that the Lotha Hoho and all the Hohos need to be united at this crucial hour and come together to ensure that permanent peace comes to Nagaland. He stated this while taking part in the Tokhu Emong festival in Wokha on November 7. To address the needs of the state, he cited a peaceful atmosphere as essential. This he said would enable the state to march ahead, citing similar appeals made by the Union Home Minister as well. Addressing the festival, the Governor urged the gathering to thank the farmers for their agricultural produces and thank our almighty for all his blessings. He called upon the people to understand the real significance of the festival and march ahead. Meanwhile, he stated that Naga people are mostly known only because of their rich culture. It is high time now to show-

nagaland Governor, PB Acharya at the Tokhu Emong festival celebration in Wokha on november 7.

case Nagaland as a vibrant Nagaland as God has blessed us with all the talents not only in dance and drama but in every aspect of life, the Governor said. He stated that Wokha is blessed with plenty of natural resources, and called for efforts to make the best use of these re-

sources. He further cited education, electricity and employment as three crucial areas for any society or nation to be prosperous. Earlier, the Governor also released the Tokhu booklet. O Shilu Jamir, Vice President, Central Nagaland Tribes Council delivered a short speech.

The Lotha Hoho meanwhile submitted a memorandum to the Governor for declaration of the Golaghat-Wokha-Bokajan Road as a National Highway. Advisor for Treasuries & Accounts, Relief & Rehabilitation, Dr TM Lotha, and a host of other dignitaries attended the festival.

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‘Quality teacher education: Issues and challenges’ National seminar aims to underline sustenance of quality in B. Ed programme Our Correspondent Kohima | November 7

A two day ICSSR sponsored National seminar on the theme “Quality teacher education: Issues and challenges of two year B. Ed programme” under the aegis of the department of Teacher Education and School of Humanities & Education, Nagaland University got underway here at Nagaland University Kohima Campus, Meriema. Gracing the seminar as the chief guest, Minister for School Education & SCERT Yitachu wanted to see sincerity and commitment of the teachers to bring positive change in the society. He also wished to see proper system put into place to bring quality education in the state. Seminar convenor Dr.

M. Rajendra Nath Babu said the objective of the seminar is to create awareness on innovative teaching strategies and skills for sustenance of quality in B. Ed programme, to develop the relationship between the theory and practices in teacher education, to integrate ICT in teacher education and to know the issues and challenges of teacher education. He said for this seminar, it has received huge response from all over India. It got more than 125 abstract and full papers. After reviewing publication committee accepted 105 papers from presentation and publication both. Number of papers included; Nagaland- 25, Andhra Pradesh- 31. Tamil Nadu- 13, Meghalaya- 6, Telangana- 5, Assam- 4, Sik-

Minister for School Education & SCERT Yitachu and others during a national seminar on November 7. (Morung Photo)

kim- 4, Madhya Pradesh- 2, Gujarat-2, Uttar Pradesh- 3, Manipur-2, Karnataka- 3, Tripura- 2 and one each from Rajasthan, Haryana and Odisha. “Our department is always students centered department, that’s why for

the benefit of the scholars and faculty the publication committee going to publish the all accepted articles in the form of Journal as well as edited book after review of the articles,” Dr. Babu said and hoped that it will be useful for the re-

searchers. “To have quality education, we need qualified and trained teachers,” said Prof. Buno Liegise, Academic & Administrative in charge, NU, Kohima Campus, Meriema. She was hopeful that the seminar would draw a

NCC Girl cadet annual training camp concludes

kohIMa, noveMber 7 (Mexn): Around 531 NCC Girl cadets of 1 Naga Girls Bn successfully underwent annual training camp at St Joseph College, Jakhama from October 26 to November 4. The aim of the camp was to specifically train the cadets and select from them a contingent of 15 Senior Wing Girl cadets and 10 Junior Wing girl cadets for the RDC contingent. Brig MS Nikam, Group Commander of NCC in Nagaland commended the “josh” displayed by the cadets who participated in the

camp from different institutes across the 11 districts of Nagaland. He congratulated the Associate NCC Officers who are trained teachers for accompanying the cadets from various institutes in their role in the quality of training being imparted. Their role was critical in enhancing the interest amongst the cadets thus making this the second NCC camp for Girl cadets which was oversubscribed in the current training year. To hone the competitive spirit of the youth, the camp organized profes-

sional competitions to include firing at the range at Military Station Jakhama as well as drill competitions. The cadets also underwent their certificate exams during the conduct of the camp besides covering NCC subjects. Brig MS Nikam also expressed his sincere thanks to Brig Cheema the Commander of the Military station for his whole hearted support in providing the firing ranges for the cadets and also organising a Career guidance seminar for the Cadets which

was taken by him personally despite his other commitments. The Jakhama Military Garrison also organised a weapon display By Col Sarkar the Commanding officer of an elite Parachute Regiment. The cadets were also treated to refreshments during each visit to the Military station. Lt Col IPS Nanda in a press release stated that the culmination of the camp included a cultural programme which was attended by Reverend Fathers and principals of the institutes of Kohima whose

presence was very heartening for the cadets who participated in the camp. Brig MS Nikam thanked the Principal of the College and its management for giving the premises for the camp and made special mention of the support and love shown by Reverend Father Benny Verghese who went out of his way in ensuring all administrative support to the unit. 1 Naga Girls Bn will hold another camp for the balance cadets who were not able to attend the camp due to selection exams being held.

DDMA members told to be Phek DLSA conduct legal alert for quick response awareness prog at Kutsapo village

Mokokchung, no veMber 7 (DIPr): The monthly meeting of Mokokchung District Planning and Development Board was held on November 7 at the Conference Hall of ADC Planning, Mokokchung. DC and Vice-chairman DPDB Mokokchung, Sushil Kumar Patel IAS, who chaired the meeting asked the District Disaster Management Agency (DDMA) members to be vigilant and keep their mobiles on since the district has been experiencing incessant cyclonic rain for a couple of days. Taking a note on the response made by DDMA and DPDB members on 1st May 2016 disaster in Mokokchung district, DC also appealed the members to be alert and active and to inform him immediately

for quick response from the district administration. DC also asked the officials of National Highways and Roads & Bridges Departments to update on the road condition in the district and urged them to keep the vehicular movement undisturbed by maintaining the roads. During discussion on Land Use Policy, the DC asked all Heads of Departments in the district to make regular visits to the villages in order to educate the villagers on the said policy. A verification committee for Local Area Development Fund was also constituted in the meeting. The DC also informed the members that the next DPDB cum advent Christmas will be on December 7, 2016.

Phek, noveMber 7 (Mexn): A legal awareness programme was organised by the Phek District Legal Service Authority (PDLSA) at Panchayat Hall, Kutsapo village, Phek. The programme was organised with the purpose of implementing legal services programme at the grassroot level targeting common man in village area and circle under the supervision of PDLSA and Nagaland State Legal Services Authority (Department of Justice & Law). Ajongba Imchen, Civil Judge and Secretary of PDLSA as resource person spoke on the subject of Nagaland Villages and Area Councils Act, 1978, explaining the judicial and administrative powers vested on the village Coun-

cil body and salient features of the functioning, duties and regulation of Village Councils. Imchen also introduced the Victim Compensation Scheme framed by the State Government for granting relief to victim of crimes and spoke on the concept and benefit of Lok Adalat, Fundamental Rights and Duties. R e s o u rc e p e r s o n Chitho, Advocate spoke on the topics village council Act and principles of gender equality. Mamang Singson, Retainer Lawyer, PDLSA highlighted various Government schemes on social welfare and presented the Seven Schemes of National Legal Services Authority which are meant to ensure the Government schemes entitled for the marginalized actually

‘Peace process is for younger generation’ Students Spiritual Conference Kiphire Chapter conducted Morung Express News Kiphire | November 7

Minister Power C. Kipili Sangtam on Friday last while speaking at the Students Spiritual Conference Kiphire Chapter at Loyola Higher Secondary School encouraged the students to have vision in life in order to be a successful men and women in society. Speaking as special guest of honour on the theme of the conference ‘Save Generation’ Minister Power said, “Nagaland is a blessed land as we have committed ourselves and our land for Christ which is not found anywhere in the world.” Encouraging the student community, Minister Power said that the present peace process which is in negotiation table is for the younger generation. He also said that peace is needed for everyone and as a student you should all live for peace. Calling upon the students to maintain harmony and brotherhood in the community, the Minister also said that Kiphire being multi tribal district, students spiritual conference where all the school children in the district comes together for spiritual growth is a good beginning for the citizens in the district and encourage the students to cultivate positive attitude towards each other. Sharing the history of the

reach them. The legal services institution will facilitate access to such schemes for the marginalized and weak sections of people, he added. Vethothi Vero, Panel Lawyer, PDLSA spoke on the topic Protection and Enforcement of Tribal Rights – NALSA Scheme, RTI, consumer protection Act, Lok Adalat, prohibition of smoking Act 2003 & wildlife protection Act. Rukuvolu Vero, Panel Lawyer spoke on domestic violence Act and child friendly legal service of NALSA Scheme. A press release received here stated that the legal awareness programme was attended by village council members, church body members, women representative and youth of Kutsapo village.

clear road map on quality teacher education. Keynote address was delivered by Prof. P.A. Reddy, dean, faculty of education, SV University, AP. Prof. Lungsang Zeliang, HoD, Education, Nagaland University delivered wel-

come address. The inaugural function was chaired by Narola Chuba while vote of thanks was proposed by Dr. Neizo-ii Mero. On scope of seminar, the concept note stated that education is the basic requirement for the success of democracy and progress of a country. The rapid changes and increased complexity of today’s world present new challenges and put new demands on our education system. The NCTE’s two years B.Ed programme should give the rich and in depth experiences to the student teachers to make them reflective practitioners. The seminar will enlighten the participants about the need and importance of quality management and functioning of the present

two years B.Ed programme. It also aims at a complete development of the student teachers, particularly in knowledge and skills, in individual care of the learner and also in methods and evaluation designed to facilitate learning. It develops sound knowledge base for student teachers in content areas, develop skills of student teachers to be component enough regarding how to transfer the content material to the students of the schools meaningfully. “There is a need for strong linkage of the theory and practice in teacher education,” the concept note stated, adding that this seminar was designed to discuss such issues and challenges. The seminar will go on till November 8.

Police personnel sensitized on role in implementing judicial directions, proceeding

Officials of Wokha DLSA and police officers after the one day workshop held at the SP office, conference hall.

Wokha, noveMber 7 (Mexn): A workshop programme was organised by Wokha District Legal Services Authority (WDLSA) with the Wokha Police Department at the SP office, conference hall. The programme was coordinated by officials of WDLSA led by WV Patton, Secretary of WDLSA and Civil Judge (Jr.) along with the Panel lawyers and Assistant Public Prosecutor and ex-officio member of WDLSA. The programme commenced with introductory remark from the chairperson. This was followed by a keynote address from WV Patton, Secretary of WDLSA on the purpose of the programme which was to sensitize police personnel on their role and responsibilities in implementing judicial directions and proceeding, creating a sense of responsibility amongst them. Patton also highlighted the Nagaland Victim Compensation Scheme, 2012 framed by the State Government for grant of relief to victims of Crimes. Akumla Longchari, Legal Aid Counselcum- Master Trainer of Nagaland State Legal Services Authority as resource person presented on the topic of cyber crimes and law in India emphasizing on the legal aspects of computing and IT Longchari also

highlighted on modern thief in the realm of cyber world, how cyber crimes happens and crimes involved in social network. Resource person, Neinguvotuo Krose, Legal Aid Counsel-cum-Trainer of Nagaland State Legal Services Authority presented on the topic of child related issues and Juvenile Justice Systems. Krose briefed on the duties and functions of Police personnel under the Juvenile Justice System and to which a police officer must cautiously follow the guidelines and duties while apprehending a child in conflict with Law. Further, topics on Protection of children from sexual offences Act, Child friendly procedure, recording of statements and medical examination were illustrated. Later, interaction session was held, discussing major issues and concerns on Protection of children from sexual offences Act (POCSO Act), detention of a Child in conflict with Law during day time under various circumstances, roles of Child Welfare Committee and observation Homes. The programme was attended by sixteen police officers including senior police officers, Special Juvenile Police units (SJPUs) and Juvenile welfare officers (JWO).

New Reserve Lotha Ekhung celebrate Tokhu Emong

kohIMa, noveMber 7 (DIPr): New Reserve Lotha Ekhung, Kohima celebrated the Tokhu Emong with pomp and gaiety at the Jawans Drill Hall, Phesama on November 7. Marking the festival, IGP (INT) R. Kikon IPS who exhorted the program stressed on the need to develop a deep

sense of unity and inculcate good qualities for the younger generation. He exhorted the jawans and the participants to be dedicated and sincere in performing their duties. He also apprised the community to contribute and shoulder their responsibility with sincerity for the welfare of the

society. Ex-Chairman NRLE Aremo highlighted the meaning and significance of the festival. Kids for fame season 3, 2011 Zuchobeni Tungoe enthralled the gathering. The meeting was chaired by NRLE General Secretary, Mhathung Ngullie, APRO

Pughoboto while the invocation prayer and benediction were pronounced by Deacon Police Union Baptist Church, Yanpamo and Pithungo Tungoe respectively. Er Mhathung Tsopoe proposed the vote of thanks. NRLE Chairman, Nino Yanthan delivered the welcome address.

NTCA annual general conference held Morung Express News Mokokchung | November 7

Minister Power C. Kipili Sangtam speaking at the Students Spiritual Conference Kiphire Chapter held at Loyola Higher Secondary School. (Morung Photo)

Naga struggle in education as well as in political field, Minister also said, “schools and educational institution were deprived in Eastern Nagaland few decades back but today everything is available for you and ask the students to equip to take up any responsibility.” Giving welcome address Lipichem, convenor Students Spiritual Conference shared his concern for the youths of the district saying that people know Kiphire for wrong reasons and challenged the students to be an agent of change through personal change

through the conference. He also said that the small vision that the organizers have for the student community will be a reality tomorrow and everyone present will be somebody in the society. Rev Ketou Theunuo shared on the objective of the conference and Rev Moa Longchari gave the message. Rev S.N Lotha, Rev Father John, Rev Moa Longchai, Pastor Mongzeung Mpon, Sethrocho ADC SSA DMA, and Rev Ketou were the speakers and resource person for the two day conference.

The Nagaland Theological Colleges Association (NTCA) held its 15th annual general conference on November 5 and 6 at Clark Theological College, Aolijen, Mokokchung. The conference was held under the theme “Prophetic Ministry of the Church”. A panel discussion on the theme was held on the first day of the conference where the panellists included different eminent lecturer and professors of different theological colleges in Nagaland. Prof. A. Lanunungsang, retired ProVice Chancellor, Nagaland University was also a panellist at the discussion. The discussion was moderated by Rev. Dr. Nzun Odyuo, Principal, Crown College of Music and Theology. The discussion was followed by the general meet-

Nagaland Theological Colleges Association delegates with Rev Dr Mar Atsongchanger, Executive Secretary ABAM (front row middle) and New NTCA Officials, during the 15th Annual general conference held at Clark Theological College, Aolijen, Mokokchung. (Morung Photo)

ing of the NTCA. On the second day of the conference, a paper presentation on the theme was presented by Dr. Joshua Lorin, Associate Prof. Global Christianity & Baptist studies, Ori-

ental Theological Seminary. Rev. Dr. Mar Atsongchanger, Executive secretary, ABAM was the speaker at the devotional service. The following new office bearers were elected: Presi-

dent- Rev Dr NzanOdyuo; Vice President: Daniel Tikhir; General Secretary: ApoloAssumi; Asst General Secretary: Walunila; Treasurer: Heni Phom; New Executive Member: T Apok Jamir.

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Young Leaders Connect-5: Start Up North East-Stand Up North-East

Football exhibition between CM XI and YLC XI.

Section of delegates.

The fifth edition of Young Leaders Connect (YLC) was successfully held at Itanagar from October 27 to 29, 2016. YLC is a landmark initiative of YouthNet, a Nagaland based non-profit organization launched in 2011 in Kohima. YLC is an annual conclave where young leaders and achievers from diverse fields like business, politics, academia etc come together, put their heads and hearts together to plan where they would like to see India vis-à-vis northeast in the future, plan a road map and strategize and make interventions at the grassroots and policy level. The 5th edition of YLC had ‘Start-Up North East, Stand-Up North East’ as its theme to inspire and mentor young entrepreneurs of the Northeast. The successful conclave was marked by the presence of some of the most influential names across the country and hordes of budding entrepreneurs from the region. Union Minister of State for Skill Development and Entrepreneurship, Rajiv Pratap Rudy, who was the chief guest said, “In the past six decades in this country, we have put too much weightage to education. So, we will get a Professor of Botany or Professor of Chemistry in India, but not a Professor of Carpentry or Professor of Plumbing. However, in many countries, skill development is given immense weightage. In Thailand, you will

get a Professor of Welding. We have created a huge manpower of unemployable people, thanks to our short sighted education system. Now, we need to change that. If we can provide a 12 week skill development training with 12 years of school education to every student, nobody can stop them from getting jobs ever.” Outlining the significances of skill development and entrepreneurship, the Union Minister of State exhorted that skill development ensures better avenue and guaranteed self-employment to the people. Many skilled people are deprived of employment on the ground of language, he said underscoring the need to tackle the issue. Rudy stated that the Central Government is already looking at Northeast as a potential hub of skilled manpower and in the coming days, steps will be taken to harness these resources to their optimum potential. Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu, who amicably played the role of the chief host, admitted that it was a great opportunity for his State to host the conclave. Speaking about the unemployment scenario in his State, “There is a large number of unemployed youths in my State. However, it is not possible for me to accommodate all of them in the government sector. So, herein lies the importance

Keynote speaker MP Rajeev Chandrasekhar with other speakers.

(Left)Peme Khandu, Chief Minister, Arunachal Pradesh (Right) Rajiv Pratap Rudy, Union Minister of State Skill Development and Enterpreneurship.

Secretary DONER Naveen Verma IAS with Dr Paul Muktieh and YLC members.

of entrepreneurship. Entrepreneurs who start businesses also create jobs for other people. My State has potential in tourism, electricity and hydro-power. However, we lack skilled manpower.” Union Minister of State for Home Affairs, Kiren Rijiju, who himself hails from Arunachal Pradesh has been associated with YLC since its inception. He said that it is a defining moment in the history of Arunachal Pradesh to host this event. “I believe that entrepreneurs have to take our country forward. Many people complain that the Northeast is very far from mainstream India. However, for me, every place in India is mainstream. Before independence, Northeast India was the most prosperous region in the country. God has been kind to this region. However, sometimes abundance of resources makes people lazy. In States like Arunachal Pradesh, where population density is 14 people per sq km, there should not be any unemployment. The Central Government will definitely help the region but before that, all the Northeastern States have to unite themselves for the sake of the greater good of the region.” Iconic Indian footballer and chair of YLC, Bhaichung Bhutia in his opening remark urged the government to “create an eco-system for entrepreneurship

to succeed.” He said on a lighter note that YLC is the only event which not only brings Congress and BJP leaders on the same platform but also gets them to agree on a topic. Member of Parliament Meghalaya and co-chair YLC-5 Conrad Sangma stated that YLC wants people of the region to inherit entrepreneurship. Sangma, who is an entrepreneur himself, said, “I believe entrepreneurship is all about risk taking, starting early and building a culture. In Northeast, people tend to start very late. One can afford to take risks at a young age. In developed countries, entrepreneurs start at the age of 18 years. Starting early makes a huge difference.” Closing remark was given by Nagaland Legislator Mmhonlumo Kikon, co-chair YLC-5 and welcome address was given by YouthNet Founder Hekani Jakhalu. The day was started with a session on ‘Challenges and opportunities of entrepreneurship and skill building in the Northeast’ which was moderated by Karma Paljor, Business Editor of CNN IBN. The speaker in this session were Dr. Sapna Poti, Head, Northeast NSDC, Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship, Sriparna Baruah, Head, Centre for Industrial Extension & Consultancy, Indian Institute of Entrepreneurship, Arindam Hazarika, Co-

founder, Arohan Foods and Bhairavi Jani, Executive Director of SCA Group and Founder IEF Foundation. Paljor said, “Our main focus is to help the youth achieve better and make them realize their potential. We have the talent, but do not receive the right opportunities and right exposure. What we aim to do is inspire the next generation to achieve more.” While Hazarika spoke about having a common language for business in the entire region, Bhairavi Jani emphasized on creating a conducive eco-system for the region. The second session was on the theme ‘Entrepreneurship-Education and Innovation’ and chaired by Ben Imchen IIT (D) & CEO, Elysium Tech Nagaland. The speakers in this session were Natalia West, Associate Professor, IIM Shillong, Rahul Mirchandani, Executive Director of Aries Agro Pvt Ltd, Dr S K M Prasanna, Dean, Management, IIT-Guwahati and Mark Laitflang Stone, MD, Group Avenues, Meghalaya. Mirchandani said that it is necessary to make children here financially literate while Stone blamed the education system of the country for failing to prepare the students for job. Another session was held on the theme ‘Entrepreneurship, funding and credit linkages’ which looked at why funding

YLC members with speakers.

Rajeev Chandrasekhar says Vibrant, Progressive North-East important for India

ITANAGAR: The new economic model of Prime Minister Narenda Modi is to make entrepreneurship a reality as it has become a fundamental for growth, observed Rajya Sabha MP and Technology Entrepreneur Rajeev Chandrasekhar. Delivering his keynote address in the conclave of Young Leaders Connect (YLC) with the theme ‘Start-up North East, Stand-Up North East’, the MP said in the changing nature of economy, deficit states have to reinvent their economy model. Chandrasekhar said a to entrepreneurs is very minimal in the Northeast. The session was chaired by Member of Parliament Sushmita Dev and the speakers were Naveen Verma IAS, Secretary, Ministry of DoNER, Dr. Paul Muktieh, CMD, NEDFi and Meghanath Singh, CEO & Co-founder, www.giskaa. com. The day ended with a workshop for entrepreneurs and a round table discussion on the way forward for ‘Entrepreneurship in NE’ led by Union MoS Kiren Rijiju. And included DONER, NEDFI, ICCO, Quest Alliance, UNDP, NSDC, IIT, IIM, and YLC members. The day started with a presentation by Dr Syed Kazi, Founder, North East Development Foundation on the Upstart NE Competition called ‘North East Startup Challenge & Festi-

vibrant and progressive North East was important for India and therefore, there was significant motivation to develop the region. Stating that politics of the region should move into politics of economy, he suggested the lawmakers of the region to approach the Centre for a special funding pattern for the entrepreneurs of the North Eastern states. Emphasizing on good connectivity, the MP said without connectivity there would be no growth in entrepreneurship in the region.

val, 2016’. The festival will be held on December 15 and 16 this year. In the second session, three successful entrepreneurs from the region shared their success stories before the audience and also answered their questions. In this session, which was chaired by Abu Metha, Founding Editor of Eastern Mirror of Nagaland, the speakers were Jarpum Gamlin, CEO of Eastern Sentinel, Arunachal Pradesh, Tanushree Hazarika, Managing Director, Eclectic Group, Assam and Bejorn DeNiese, Director Mayfair Hotel and Resorts, Sikkim. The winner of the much anticipated competition ‘The Entrepreneur’ was also announced on the second day. Rewaz Chetri, a 22 year old entrepreneur from Sikkim won this award this year for his startup ‘North East Taxi’. The award com-

prised of a cheque of Rs 5 lakhs sponsored by Rajeev Chandrasekhar’s Juiter Capital. The highlight of the second day was a friendly fundraising football match between Arunachal Pradesh CM XI and YLC XI at Naharlagun. Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu led the CM XI team while YLC XI was captained by iconic Indian footballer and the Chairperson of YLC, Bhaichung Bhutia. The thrilling encounter ended with a 2-2 draw in the scheduled time. However, CM XI won the match in the penalty shootout. A 40 strong Nagaland delegation of young entrepreneurs, students and YouthNet team attended the conclave which was made possible due to corporate sponsors. (Source: Youth Net)

Manipur poll: Tribal JAC adopts 5-point declaration

ImphAl, NovembeR 7 (NNN): The Joint Action Committee Against Anti Tribal Bills (JAC-AATB) has made a five-point declaration pertaining to the forthcoming assembly election of Manipur. One of the points said that "it is the duty of all right thinking tribal voters to refrain from casting

their votes in favour of the boycotted tribal MLAs who still choose to turn a blind eye to the cries and sentiments of their tribal electorates even after more than one whole year of unrelenting protests". This point came at the backdrop of the September 12, 2015 declaration prompted by the "absence

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of any intimation or communication to the tribal apex bodies, ATSUM, or the JAC-AATB from any of the tribal MLAs regarding their resignation." The JAC-AATB, then had, unanimously resolved to declare public boycott, till further notice, on all the sitting tribal MLAs who "refused to feel the pulse of the tribal populace and declined to resign in spite of the mounting pressure from the general public to do so. The tribal MLAs in-

cludes D. Korungthang of Tengnoupal assembly constituency; Janghemlung Panmei of Tamenglong; Victor Keishing of Phungyar, Gaikhanngam of Nungba; M.K. Preshaw of Chingai; Dr. Chaltonlien of Tipaimukh; Yamthong Haokip of Saikul (ST) ; Vungzagin Valte of 56 Thanlon (ST); Francis Ngajokpa of 49 Tadubi; T. Manga Vaiphei of Henglep; Nemcha Kipgen of Kangpokpi; Phungzathang Tonsing of Churachandpur ; Ngamthang Haokip of 51

Saitu (ST); T.N. Haokip - 59 Saikot (ST); Z. Kikhonbou Newmai of Tamei and Ginsuanhau Singngat assembly constituency. The other point of declaration of the JAC-AATB is that "no individual, group or organization including underground groups shall engage in any form of violence, unlawful activities, corrupt practices or intimidating tactics that goes against the spirit of the norms laid down by the Election Commission of India to canvass votes

JOB VACANCY The North East Initiative Development Agency (NEIDA), a not-for-profit organisation is looking for committed Professionals to fill the following post for immediate appointment • Accounts and Finance Officer Job Profile: Perform complex, specialized NGO accounting/supervise & manage employees engaged in budgeting, cost accounting and other fiscal operations; anchoring internal and external audits, Responsibilities extend beyond accounting system maintenance to the solution of complex managerial problems and involved in complex systems and process design. Job posting: Kohima; Remuneration: Upto Rs. 50,000 per month/shall be commensurate with experience (negotiable) Qualification: MBA Finance / M.Com / CA intern. Only candidate with minimum of 5 years of experience in a management role preferably with an NGO should apply • One Agriculture Subject Matter Specialist (One Year Contractual position) Job Profile: Lead project implementation team in implementing a large scale agriculture project covering 14,000 households in 90 villages; Development of training modules and execution of the programme; Development of extension materials and disseminating the information; regular monitoring of field intervention; Establishment of Farmers Field School. Job Posting: Kohima with frequent travel; Remuneration: Upto Rs. 40,000/shall be commensurate with experience (negotiable) Qualification: M.Sc (Agriculture/Horticulture); only candidate willing to travel extensively under difficult conditions in rural areas should apply; position requires ability to work with minimal supervision. Applications without the above qualification will not be considered Email your detailed C.V to jobs.nagaland@neida.org.in by November 10, 2016

in the upcoming State Assembly Elections as per the wishes of the general public. The JAC-AATB also declared that any individual, group or organization engaging in such undesirable activities shall be prepared to face the collective ire of the public, and they shall also be held responsible for any untoward incident arising from such activities. "The responsibility of ensuring a free and fair election lies with each one of us; it is the duty of

each and every tribal individual to ensure a free and fair election wherein every single tribal voter, using his or her conscience and 'untampered' reasoning, and placing the tribal cause above his or her own personal or organizational desires and needs, votes to safeguard tribal land, rights and identity," it further declared. "The duty of publicizing the declaration rests with all tribal organizations including philanthropic organizations, churches,

student bodies; and it is their obligation to ensure the implementation of the Declaration within their respective communities and areas of jurisdiction," one point of declaration said. The JACAATB then appealed to all right thinking individuals, groups and organizations to support the declaration and stand firm on the tribal cause, the fight for tribal self-determination which is much above that of mere electoral politics.

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New Delhi, November 7 (AgeNcies): Eyeing India as a key trade partner after exiting from the European Union (EU), the U.K. on Monday announced an easier visa regime for Indian businessmen that will facilitate swifter passage through British airports and access to the EU. India has in the past sought easier visa regime for its nationals and Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday asked his British counterpart Theresa May to provide “greater mobility” for stustreets in state Capital Kohima wear a foggy look due to dents and researchers. inclement weather for the past four days. (Morung Photo) “So we will offer, for the first time to any country that needs visas to enter Britain, what we call ‘Registered Traveller’ scheme. That means the Indian nationals who frequently come to the U.K. and to fuel growth in both our countries, the entry process will become significantly easier,” she said at the India-U.K. Tech

Summit,organised by the Confederation of India Industry (CII). Businesses would have to fill fewer forms, and they would get access to the EU-EEA (European Economic Area) passport control and swifter passage through British airports. “In short, more opportunities for Britain and India and a clear message that Britain is very much open for business,” she said. ‘’It is not just the legal framework that are essential for effective trade and investment, it is about people too. It is crucial that those who do need to travel between our countries for business can do so, that is the reason why when I was Home Secretary, I made visa process for Indians much easier,” she said. India now has one of the best U.K. visa services in the world with more application points than any other country and is the only place where it is possible to

get a same day visa. “...that happened because we listened to our businesses. And we are still listening. Listening to the fact that there are many people from India who are to bring their skill, ideas, businesses to Britain for the good of your economy and ours,” she said. Talking about removing trade and investment barriers, she said Britain was working side by side with India to make it easier to do business here. “We can break down barriers and make it easier to do business... That is why the U.K. is working side by side with Prime Minister Modi to make it easier to do business in India, for example by strengthening intellectual property rights, and paving the way for world’s leading services sector to operate in Indian market benefiting India and U.K. alike, But I am determined that we will go further,” she said.

UK says 600 million pounds of masala bonds to be listed in London New Delhi, November 7 (reuters): Four rupee-denominated bonds worth a total of 600 million pounds ($748 million) are expected to be listed in London in the next 3 months, the British government said on Monday, as PM Theresa May began a 2-day visit to India. The latest four bonds will provide financing to expand India’s highway and rail networks and meet its plans to boost energy efficiency and renewable energy, the government said. They will be issued by Indian government-backed corporates Indian Railway Finance Corporation, Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency, Energy Efficiency Services Limited, and National Highways Authority of India by the end of January 2017. May has said she wants to use the trip India, her first bilateral visit to a non-European Union country since taking office in July, to boost ties between the countries and pave the way for a post-Brexit trade deal. The government said that since July, more than 900 million pounds of so-called masala bonds have been issued in London, equivalent of more than 70% of the global offshore market. Masala bonds, unveiled in 2015, are an opportunity for Indian firms to raise money, while giving international investors access to higher yields in a zero-yield world.

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Free drinking water facility was inaugurated at n.I. Jamir GHss, ongpangkong, Mokokchung by daniel, eAC Mokokchung on november 7. the facility was the second of its kind donated by the nagaland, Mines and Minerals Pvt. Ltd in collaboration with AKM. The first was inaugurated in Mayangnokcha Higher secondary school, Mokokchung.

orientation Programme on ‘Youth entrepreneurship development Initiative’ in dimapur, organized by Pro rural in collaboration with CAn Youth, supported by Quest Alliance and Accenture at Prodigals’ Home Community resource and training Centre dimapur held on november 1.

Awareness programme on wheelchair service delivery and training as per wHo guidelines, organized by Mobility India, Bangalore in collaboration with district disability rehabilitation Center (ddrC) and Prodigals’ Home, dimapur was held on november 5 at ddrC with nirmala danu, senior trainer (occupational therapist) Mobility India, Bangalore.

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Govt to ‘Explore’ possibility Fifth Manik Bhattacharjee Award of forming Art Consortium Morung Express News

KOHIMA, NOVEMBER 7 (MExN): The Directorate of Art & Culture (Art Wing) is organizing an ‘Art Ensemble’ under the theme ‘Explore,’ to facilitate interactions among artists of varied disciplines and to exhibit their works at the Directorate of Art & Culture (Art Wing), Kohima from November 17 to 19. A press release from the Director for Art and Culture informed that the event is also intended to explore the possibilities of forming an Art Consortium of interested artists and art enthu-

siasts to launch a project titled ‘A thousand Art Project’ to help the artists in the state and to make the Art Wing a Centre of Creative Arts to impart art trainings, conduct art researches and studies etc. A competition of ‘Android Photography’ on the event will be held on the first day with one android phone as award. There will also be a Students’ Spot Painting Competition on the theme ‘Naga’ to “inspire better understanding of our own roots and culture.” The release informed

that organizers will provide acrylic colors and papers for the participants but they will need to bring their own brushes and color pallets etc. Result will be declared on the same day. The best five works of the competition will be selected by a panel of judges, to be awarded cash prizes of Rs 5000 each and 5 consolation prizes of Rs1000 each. Certificates of appreciation will be awarded to all participants. Participants have been informed to reach the venue latest by 9:30am on November 17.

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Dimapur | November 7

The fifth Manik Bhattacharjee Award ceremony 2016 for HSLC and HSSLC toppers cum felicitation to the elders was held on November 7 at Pranab jubilee auditorium, Dimapur with President, Dimapur Chamber of Commerce and Industries (DCCI), Hokivi Chishi as the chief guest. Hokivi in his address lauded the Manik Bhattacharjee Foundation (MBF) set up in 2011 for honouring toppers in realizing Bhattacharjee’s dream of promoting education, goodwill and harmony in the society for a better tomorrow.

President, Dimapur Chamber of Commerce and Industries (DCCI), Hokivi Chishi, felicitating an elder at Pranab jubilee auditorium on Monday.

He reminded the stu- comes only by the sweat of meet failures and disapdents that there is no short- your brow and the amount pointments along the way,” cut to success. “Success of hard work you put in and he said. The DCCI presi-

dent said a real achiever is one who can overcome every obstacle to reach his/ her desired goal. Applauding the award recipients, he called on the gathering to appreciate the toppers who deserve every bit of the success they have achieved because they (toppers) have earned it. He also called on the toppers to continue inspiring and be inspired to scale greater heights throughout their future and bring more laurels for the state. The MBF awards the toppers (first rank) of HSSLC (Arts, Science, and Commerce) and HSLC with Rs.10,000 and Rs.5000 respectively along with citation and an emblem of the MBF every year.

Hutanger Village appeals for road construction

KIpHIRE, NOVEMBER 7 (MExN): The Hutanger Village Council has strongly supported Hurong Village Council with regard to construction of road from Kichang to Hutanger via Huronger Village under PMGSY Phase-VIII. The work order for the same was allotted to M/SS Semp & Co dated Lotha women perform cultural song during the competition held on November 6. 3rd March 2012. DIMApuR, NOVEM- divided into ten groups Dudu/ Balijan/ Longki Hutanger Village CounBER 7 (MExN): Lotha of various colonies in Di- colony. cil Chairman, Kiumusu in a The competition was press release said that thouEloe Ekhüng Dimapur mapur, namely Nagarjan, (LEED) organized cultural Burma Camp/Veterinary, judged by Abeny Ezung, song competition for Lo- Duncan/Court colony, Elizabeth Merry, Zubeno tha women as part of the Lotha Oriental and Kashi- Mozhü, Renthunglo Shitiri Tokhu Emong festival and ram, Kyong/HMC, PWD/ and Avoni Odyuo. Earlier, the programme also to encourage women Supply/ Riverbelt/ Signal, community on November Town/ Notun Bosti/Dudu/ was chaired by Renbeni 6 at Badminton Stadium, Balijan/ Longki, Rilan/ Kithan, invocation prayer Mon Basti, Senjumyan and was pronounced by Good Dimapur. At the competition, Borlengri took part in the Shepherd Seminary, Dimapur Rev. Fr. YanpvutAbeny Ezung spoke on the competition. Duncan/ Court col- hung Philip, welcome adimportance of the different colours of Lotha tradition- ony, Lotha Oriental and dress was delivered by al attire. She also displayed Kashiram colony, and LEED president Sungsahow to wear each attire Burma Camp/ Veterinary beni Jamio, benediction and on what occasion. Tra- colony were adjudged was pronounced by AG, ditional jewelry and head first, second and third women leader Chanchano gears indications were also winners respectively. The Ngullie and vote of thanks best attire title was won was delivered by LEED secdiscussed. Altogether, 359 women by Town/ Notun Bosti/ retary Zujano Patton.

sands of innocent people are suffering and facing difficulties due to the delay in the completion of the road construction work. “The Hurong and Hutanger villages cannot be just a mute spectator to the specter act and of the injustices meted out on the part of the contractor,” the council stated, adding that rights of an individual and the community cannot be hampered in any way because of the incompetence

of the particular contractor. The council also requested the department concerned to extend necessary support while executing the work and also pressurize the contractors, so as to complete the work within allotted period. “If the said contractor fails to fulfill, the concerned villages would be compelled to act as given in the terms and conditions of the work order,” added the Hutanger VCC.

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Bike recovered

DIMApuR, NOVEMBER 7 (MExN): Operation Acceleration Dimapur Town (OADT) of NSCN (IM) has found a motorbike (Pulsar 150 CC) without registration number, engine number – DHGPUP42262, chassis number – MD2DHDHZZUCB61619, black and red in colour. Therefore, Major Simon, Investigation Officer, OADT has asked the rightful owner to claim the same from the office of the OADT by producing original documents of the bike within seven days from the date of this publication. For details, contact: 9402437539, 7085833728.

The teaching faculty of Baptist Higher Secondary School Tseminyu comprising 23 members went on an educational tour to Delhi from October 29 to November 4. The teachers have thanked everyone involved for their continual moral, prayer and financial supports.

Monthly Peren DPDB meeting held

pEREN, NOVEMBER 7 (DIpR): The monthly Peren DPDB meeting was held on November 7. Vice Chairman of the DPDB and DC, Zarenthung Ezung welcomed all the members present and newly posted officers, namely DPO, Land Resources, Puthuto Natso, Imliwapang Imchen, GM, DIC and R. Mhonlumi Yanthan, The Mahurat of movie ‘Run (Daud)’ was held at Hanuman Mandir in Dimapur on November 7 with Naresh Jain and Vikash Jain as the chief guest and guest of honour Vice Principal, GHSS, Peren. CMO, Dr. Meren gave respectively. The ‘suspense thriller’ in Hindi is produced by Murti Films Pvt. Ltd. and directed by Shiv Kumar with Kartic Kumar and Yana Shaklani in the leading roles. a PowerPoint presentation

Meetings & AppointMents PAPO general session The Phek Area Public Organization (PAPO) will hold its 7th general session on November 11 at SIRD Training Extension Hall, Phek. The session will start at 10:00 am. MLA Kuzholuzo (Azo) Nienu will grace the occasion as the guest of honour. He will release PAPO constitution. All Village Council Chairmen along with other four VCMs of every village have been informed to attend the session without fail.

AKM meeting on Survival Mokokchung Phase II Ao Students’ Conference (AKM) has convened an emergency executive meeting on November 12, 3:00 pm at AKM conference hall with regard to ‘Survival Mokokchung’ Phase II, i.e., Tuli, Tzudikong and Changtongya Town. Therefore, all tribunals, senior executives and all former AKM officials have been requested to attend the meeting positively.

CHSS Alumni Meet An Alumni Meet of Chandmari Hr. Sec. School (CHSS) will be held on November 12 at Harvest Hall. Bendang, President, CHSS Alumni has informed all the past pupils to attend the meeting positively.

TUJ Foundation Day All the members of Tenyimi Union Jalukie (TUJ) have been invited to the union’s 41st Foundation Day celebration scheduled for November 19 at the union’s office premises at Kedime Colony, Jalukie Town.

GMS Losa Basa golden jubilee The Government Middle School (GMS), Losa Basa is celebrating its golden jubilee on November 29 under the theme ‘Learn and Shine’ with Kekhwezo Kepfoh, Joint Secretary to the Government of Nagaland as the chief guest. The VEC along with the teaching staff of the school have invited all alumni of the school, village leaders, and well wishers to grace the occasion.

on District Health Unit under Peren district, where he mentioned that there is only one district hospital, one CHC, 8 PHCs and 16 sub-centres in the district. District Hospital Peren is 50-bedded with around 3307 OPD cases reported during the last 6 months (April to September). Sericulture and Horticulture presented their departmental activities, while the department of PHE, DIC

and Soil were asked to present their department activities in the next meeting. The DC also reminded that a satellite tagged Amur falcon named ‘Intangki’ was released by the Chief Minister of Nagaland, T.R Zeliang on November 4 at Beisumpuikam. In this regard, he urged the board members to sensitize the public about its importance and preservation so as to ensure its safe return from Siberia.

Officers urged to follow up DPDB approved proposals

KIpHIRE, NOVEMBER 7 (DIpR): The monthly meeting of Kiphire District Planning & Development Board (DPDB) was held on November 5 at DC’s conference hall, Kiphire. Minister of Power and Chairman DPDB Kiphire, Kipili Sangtam, who chaired the meeting, reminded the house that most of the decisions taken by the DPDB get approved; however, they remain static in the offices at the state level. He therefore asked the officers concerned to be re-

KOHIMA, NOVEMBER 7 (MExN): The Lüruri Students’ Union (LSU) has condemned the November 4 incident at the house of Shaphongtsü, President of Lüruri Development Council (a combined council of Sütsü and Laruri villages). A press release from LSU general secretary, Lemsangthvü K and president, Asethvü G alleged that one ‘Major’ Lopong of GPRN/NSCN from Mimi village on November 4 at 11:54 pm came armed and with a personal guard on an unregistered motorbike and knocked on Shaphongtsü’s house at Sütsü village. “He continuously

sponsible and follow up the DPDB approved proposals for further approval from the Government. For the betterment of the district, the Minister urged the members to approach him at any time without any reservation. Proposal for opening of new school Sgeul Aoibhneach School Kiphire and up-gradation of St. Luke School, Longmatra from Class 4 to 5 were discussed and approved by the board and decision was made to recommend to the govern-

Assam Rifles provided assistance to devotees of Kohima to celebrate Chhath Puja on November 6 and 7. 2500 devotees gathered at IGAR (N) ground to celebrate the puja, according to a press release from Assam Rifles.

ment for necessary action. Proposal for purchase of traditional attires by the DB’s Union under funding of LADP 2016-17 was discussed in the meeting. However, due to finalization of the LAPD 20162017, the board decided to either find a possible source of funding or accommodate the same during 2017-18. The board also decided to urge the government for posting of District Forest Officer (Territorial) in Kiphire. The board asked the SDEO to verify and sub-

mit its report to Pungro sub-division with regard to the proposal for opening of GPS at Amekiuro and Kiuro villages. The resolution forwarded by the Home department to ENPO with regard to the banning of Sovereign Republic of Freeland was read out by the vice chairman for precautionary measures and public awareness. The Environment, Forest & Climate Change Department presented its activities report in the meeting.

Ganja seized DIMApuR, NOVEMBER 7 (MExN): The inter-state Excise check gate duty party manning the Khuzama gate recovered 38 kg of contraband ganja from a Dimapur bound Senapati Tata Sumo taxi bearing registration number NL01K-6433 on November 4. The owner of the contraband identified as Alice (25) was arrested and a case registered against her under NDPS Act ’85, informed S Chanlei Angh, Superintendent of Excise (NC).

BS&G Phek observes Foundation Day pHEK, NOVEMBER 7 (DIpR): The Bharat Scouts & Guides, Phek district observed its Foundation Day on November 7 at DC’s residence in Phek. Speaking on the occasion, the DC and President BS&G Phek expressed happiness for bringing back the Bharat Scouts & Guides in the district. He challenged the young Scouts & Guides to be helpful, disciplined and prosperous in the society. The newly inducted district officials included SDO (C) Vekusheyi Rhakho, YRO Vineikholie, DEO Nuchisalu Nienu, SDEO Neichulou Tsuzu and the wife of DC Phek, Rüvole Chotso. The function was attended by a host of district officers and DBs.

Mangkolemba SDPDB meeting held MOKOKcHuNg, NOVEMBER 7 (MExN): The monthly Mangkolemba SDPDB meeting was held on November 5 at ADC’s conference hall with ADC Mangkolemba, Imtiwapang Aier as the chairperson. He thanked all the members for the success of the inter range volley-ball tournament. SDO (C) Alemyapang Longchar shared about his experiences in distributing supply rice under the National Food Security Act at Longchem. He said that people buy rice at an exorbitant rate due to ignorance of rates offered by the government. The public, including the village councils, were asked to transfer their SBI accounts to SBI Mangkolemba. To guide and to know the status of schools in the sub-division, the ADC asked the SDEO to constitute a Village Education Coordination Committee.

Lüruri Students’ Union condemns

banged on the door calling Shaphongtsü by name. As he did not get any reply he became wild and kicked the bed room and other rooms where Shaphongtsü’s tenants lived,” it added. In the meantime, he was surrounded by the villagers but escaped. Later, he was stopped at Laruri village by the Village Guards. However, he escaped under the cover of darkness into the thick jungle after firing several rounds of bullets. In retaliation, angry mob from Sütsü village who had followed him fired blank rounds in the air and destroyed Lopong’s motor-

bike, according to the release. Stating that Lopong is now a threat to Lüruri (the people of Sütsü and Laruri villages), LSU further claimed that “taking advantage of possessing arms in the name of nation/national worker, he is prowling around and threatening the innocent public in his own self style.” LSU further said that on October 13, one truck had “illegally loaded” smuggled pinewood from the “encroached area” of Lüruri and was therefore made to unload at Sütsü local ground. The release stated that the pinewood was smuggled by Züng-

küm, who was asked to appear in the office of the LDC. “Whereupon, ‘Maj’ Lopong, out of nowhere interfered and claimed that the pinewood belongs to him which we noticed his claim to be fishy and that it could jeopardize the peaceful co-existence between the Lüruri and Mimi villages.” Hence, the LDC refused to hand over the seized item to Maj. Lopong. Meanwhile, L opong claimed over phone that he purchased the pinewood from Züngküm and made threatening statements to the LDC office bearers, the release alleged. On October 13, according to the release, Lopong

called Shaphongtsü, president, and R.K. Thexiri, general secretary of LDC and threatened them to take their lives. “On October 23 and 27, ‘Maj’ Lopong threatened to come and kill the two leaders within a couple of days. He also stated over the phone to the President LDC that he had come to Sütsü with the intention of fulfilling his threat to R.K. Thexiri…Life threatening statement was again made on November 1,” the release claimed. “On October 29 and November 1, he remarked that he will bomb and destroy the Tiho (Tizü) river bridge which connects Phek and Kiphire districts.”

Lopong also threatened that no truck with pinewood be allowed to cross the Tiho (Tizu) bridge, LSU added. It stated that Lopong has been making dangerous statements continuously. In light of the above, Lüruri Students’ Union has called upon all the right thinking Nagas to condemn such action of the cadre and at the same time urged upon the authorities concerned of the State government and the NPG he is affiliated to, to take immediate action against Lopong at the earliest to enable peace and cordial relationship to prevail between Lüruri and Mimi villagers.

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THE MORUNG EXPRESS

The Power of Truth

The Morung Express volume Xi issue 307

The Traveler

his is the story of the traveler. It is adapted from the one narrated by Deanna Zantingh during a panel discussion “On Being Good Neighbors” in Winnipeg, Canada. One day, a traveler was walking down the road besides his ancestral land. Suddenly, the traveler’s journey is interrupted when he is robbed, stripped naked, left half dead and the ancestral land taken away. • After some time a government official comes along, and on seeing the situation throws some money at the traveler, passes by on the other side of the road without actually offering to help, and continues without looking back. • A Preacher comes by, and on seeing the traveler says a prayer, but leaves the person there on the road and continues walking. • Some NGO workers happen to be passing by, and when seeing the badly injured naked traveler, express their concern about the situation. But, since they are too busy to offer any real help they tell the traveler that they will report the incident by publishing a statement of condemnation in the newspaper, and they move on. • Later a development worker comes by, and on seeing the traveler tries to paint the face white, but gives up and leaves only after extracting a bag of natural resources from the indigenous person’s land. • And then, a corporate worker comes and seeing that the traveler is already down and out, takes further advantage of the opportunity. The corporate worker floods the traveler’s fields destroying the traditional food sources, extracts more natural resources and claims the largest and most productive piece of land for the corporation. Eventually, the worker leaves on the other side of the road with his pockets lined with money. • Later that day, a young person comes along and is moved with empathy for the traveler. The young person treats the traveler’s wounds, takes him home until the person heals, and becomes whole again. Then the young person’s relationship with the traveler grows and gets to learn about how the traveler’s life was interrupted by the robbery and beating, how his land and natural mineral resources were confiscated, and his identity hijacked. They become friends, partners in restoring wholeness as they pursue justice and peace together. Can you identify with Deanna’s story, its meaning and the dilemmas it poses? Are we like the Government that reacts with short term measures, are we like the development worker that tries to cover up the problem with paint, or are we like the corporate worker that takes advantage to further exploit the situation? Or, are we like the young person that forms relationships with the people by building understanding while walking in solidarity and learning with them? It is through the process of addressing the issues together – step by step – which creates a far more productive, relevant and open space for open dialogue. In a broken and fragmented society where people don’t know each other and are suspicious and too afraid to reach out and help each other, where do we begin? In other words, it is persuading us to liberate the self, to confront the structures of domination using a holistic multicultural approach with a bottom-up pedagogy in the context of right relationships, mutual respect and shared responsibilities. This includes getting to know our neighbors and deconstructing the structures of violence. It is about enabling a dialogue of civilizations and consciously creating inclusive systems that uphold the relational web of interdependence. It is by inter-weaving these many different strands that the values of humanization are expressed. Our search for justice and peace absolutely depends on how we engage these dilemmas with mutual respect and integrity. In order to create peaceful and inclusive societies in which everyone benefits we need to know each other. We need to ask what kind of relations we are cultivating. Are we building relationships of dependency, relationships of domination, fear, and injustice? Or are we building relations that nurture and cultivate right relationships based on dignity and respect, which are the foundation for holistic sustainable development and transformation that are essential for a society to peacefully coexist. Knowing our stories helps us know ourselves and each other. There is power in knowing who you are, and in knowing each other in mutual respect that actually strengthens our ability to uphold fundamental human rights, and the equal rights of men and women that increase the likelihood for future generations to live peaceably as the propensity for violent conflict and war are systematically reduced. Clearly the honoring and upholding a people’s right has and continues to be the focus of human history. The question remains as to whether or not we have the collective will and the prophetic imagination to pursue this revolutionary necessity of our times that is required for us to chart our own destinies in pursuit of a holistic, sustainable and dignified co-existence.

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Yasser Machat

Revolutionise education

ello internet! I am Yasser, a university student from Tunisia. Through my fourteen years in our educational system, I've studied in three types of schools: private schools, public schools and pioneer schools (a school for "good students"). So I developed a few ideas about education and I want to share them with you. The world is changing every single day, yet we fail to adapt our education system to these massive changes. We expect our kids to be creative and to think outside the box, yet we imprison them in school buildings and order them to obey and memorise different school curriculums. We tell them to follow their dreams and fight for them, yet in schools we keep them away from things they love. "Don't do arts! You'll never be an artist anyway!" We let grades define their intelligence and the consequences of that are that many highly talented kids think they're not. We have to revolutionise our education. First, as a basic rule, education must be available to all kids in our planet. All chances must be equal. Schools must teach them more about life, and how to connect with people. It must drive their passion and fuel their creativity. We need education to give equal weight to the arts, humanities, social studies - and not just technical subjects. I've always believed that, through education, we can make this world a better place for us and for our children. Therefore I am super motivated to join you to talk about education and democracy at the World Forum for Democracy. And to use my blog to spread this noble message: we have to revolutionise our education! Thank you.

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Ourania S. Yancopoulos openDemocracy

How will Guterres tackle the UN’s gender problem? Can António Guterres make good on his promises to advance gender equality as UN Secretary-General, or will “politics trump gender” once again in an organization established to stand for all the world’s people?

hroughout the Secretary-General selection process, António Guterres publically committed to achieving a gender-balanced United Nations. “The UN must be at the forefront of the global movement towards gender equality,” he wrote in his vision statement dated February 2016, “Given that previous commitments to gender parity were not fulfilled, the SG should present and implement a road map for gender parity.” The occasion of Guterres’s appointment on 13 October 2016, served as yet another visible reminder of just how far the United Nations needs to come. Despite remarks by both the General Assembly President, Peter Thomson, and current Secretary-General Ban Kimoon on women’s empowerment and their historic role in this year’s selection process, only one woman crossed the stage to welcome Guterres to his new position. However, the UN’s only woman Permanent Representative serving on the current Security Council – US Ambassador, Samantha Power – took the opportunity to deliver a hopeful message, “[W]hile being a woman is not among Mr. Guterres’s many qualifications, he has pledged gender parity at all levels of the United Nations, with clear benchmarks and timeframes.” As the work of his transition team gets well under way expectations are high for Guterres to make good on his pledges. UN Women’s former Chief Advisor on Peace and Security, Anne-Marie Goetz told openDemocracy, “Mr. Guterres has been careful to mention gender issues in recent public statements. But now is the time to send a convincing message about his intentions, a confidence-building indication of the steps he will take to strengthen the UN's flagging work on gender equality and to build women's leadership.” The UN has an obvious and complex gender problem – and it’s up to Guterres to provide clear indication that he will move the United Nations in the right direction. And quickly. The United Nations was founded seventy-one years ago. Since then, 28 women have chaired one of the UN’s six main committees (compared to 424 men); 3 women have served as General-Assembly President (compared to 68 men); and zero have ever held the position of Secretary-General. Recent revelations about the organization’s failures to empower women within its senior staff show that the roots of gender bias run deep. Moreover, the UN’s selection last month of comic-book character Wonder Woman as its first honorary ambassador for women and girls’ empowerment is a graphic reminder of the UN’s failure to take gender issues seriously. Pro-

tests by UN staff erupted immediately. One of the protest organizers who spoke to openDemocracy on the basis of anonymity explained,“[F]or something that is this important, you need a woman or a man who can speak, who can travel, who can champion these rights.” “If you’re looking for a woman with long black hair, toned arms, […] great legs- pick Michelle Obama,” she exclaimed. “She’s out of a job on the first of January – and she kicks ass!” For another protestor, Cass DuRant, what Wonder Woman stands for goes completely against the core values of the UN, “She is a warrior and those are male values. The UN is not about going in and fighting to resolve issues, it is about talking and compromising and agreeing, so on every imaginable level we think she is a poor choice.” The nearly 30,000 people who have signed the online petition, started by U.N. staffers, agree. The petition reads, "The message the United Nations is sending to the world with this appointment is extremely disappointing." Wonder Woman’s appointment is a reminder that in an organization that has made gender equality a stated “top priority,” today, women make up just twenty percent of Permanent Representatives, twenty-one percent of Senior Managers, six percent of military experts, and three percent of military troops. It could not be more obvious— from reports of sexual violence by UN Peacekeepers, to the persistent gender imbalance in the UN’s senior management, and now the seemingly tone-deaf appointment of Wonder Woman—that the United Nations desperately needs an overhaul in its attitudes about women. That task will fall to António Guterres. The work Guterres has performed in the areas of gender parity and women’s empowerment both as a politician in Portugal and as an official in the UN is well recognized. But while he has a laudable feminist record, there are aspects to his career that give gender equality advocates pause. Even before becoming Portugal’s Prime Minister in 1995, Guterres was committed to gender equality. In an email to openDemocracy earlier this fall, Guterres reflected on his early exposure to gender issues, “I became aware of these issues as a teenager doing volunteer work in poor neighborhoods of Lisbon. I witnessed the extra burden that weighed upon women living under precarious conditions, doing menial jobs and still carrying the responsibility for keeping extended families, often on their own. I wanted to help change this and other harsh realities in my country. That is why I went into politics—to effect change.”

As leader of Portugal’s Socialist Party he enacted a quota system to impose a minimum threshold of representation of women in party offices. The thirty percent quota was far from parity but still quite impressive almost two decades ago in a country that had only recently transitioned to democracy. Such change did not come easily. In the email exchange, Guterres noted, “Reactions … ranged from harshly opposed to mildly indifferent. We had to go the extra mile to convince people that this was important and this was the right way to go.” At the same time, however, Guterres publicly opposed a referendum on Portugal’s strict law against abortion, instead favoring a law that mandated jail time for Portuguese women who performed the procedure. According to the New York Times, while a majority of the Socialist Party favored the move to reform abortion laws, Guterres opposed it based on his Catholic faith. While his stance on abortion may call into question his stance on gender equality, Guterres’s commitment to women’s empowerment did not waiver when he became the UN’s tenth High Commissioner for Refugees in 2005. During his tenure, he worked to shift UNHCR’s focus from perceiving refugee women and girls as vulnerable victims, to promoting their empowerment. The successes of Guterres’s programs during this time abound. In Pakistan, UNHCR arranged for mass information campaigns to ensure women are aware of individual registration to guarantee their security, access to essential services, and political rights. In Liberia, guidelines on refugee election procedures now ensure that fifty percent of the camp leadership is women. To advance gender equality in food security in Afghanistan, women are now prioritized for food distribution. And in Jordan, separate pick-up areas and times for food distribution are designated for women. Not only did Guterres work to advance a different narrative about women and girls on the ground, but he also worked to achieve gender parity at all levels of institutional leadership. When Guterres came into office in 2005, women made up not even thirty percent of the UNHCR’s senior positions. According to UNHCR records, gender parity was fully met within his Senior Management Committee by the end of his tenure—with ten women and ten men—and rose to forty-two percent among all senior leadership positions. “If I had to choose just one measure during my years at UNHCR that really had an impact and triggered substantive change I would say parity at the Senior Management Committee,” said Guterres in an email to openDemocracy. He does regret however, that during

his tenure the proportion of women among junior levels staff appeared to drop. Now, Guterres has committed to achieving full gender parity in the United Nations. In an interview with openDemocracy in early September, he provided more detail, saying he would start with the UN’s most senior levels—a tactic he believes will have the greatest and swiftest impact. But some gender-parity advocates worry that these rhetorical commitments are empty, and that promises of a feminist agenda from a male Secretary-General may not amount to much. In a recent interview with openDemocracy, Shazia Rafi, UN Expert and former Secretary-General of Parliamentarians for Global Action, said, “[Men] have had their chance for seventy years, they have not created a more equal or peaceful world, they have not kept their commitments on gender equality made over twenty years ago at the Beijing Conference 1995; I was there, I helped write the words. There is no reason to believe the men will do so now.” After the appointment of Mr. Guterres, Rafi says her views have not changed per se. “But, I am open to them doing something completely different from the pattern of the last 70 years,” she wrote in an email on 3 November. The UN has committed itself to fifty-fifty gender parity in top senior managerial posts since February 1996. The closest it ever got in those twenty years was twenty-four percent in 2012. In fact, if the current trend continues, the UN will favor men in its senior positions for the next 110 years. The UN’s gender problem is much more than just staffing issues. Gender equality activist groups such as the United Nations Feminist Network, and the International Center for Research on Women, have outlined clear, concrete proposals for the next SG. These feminist agendas include targets from achieving gender parity to preventing and addressing sexual harassment, and even repurposing the UN’s Commission on the Status of Women. Changes in staffing, however, can be delivered almost immediately. On the occasion of the appointment of a new Secretary-General, all high-level employees submit letters of resignation. This gives Guterres the chance to take bold action toward parity. If Guterres appoints a gender-equal Senior Management Group—just as Canada’s Justin Trudeau appointed a gender-equal Cabinet upon taking office in 2015—the move would be a brave step forward toward a genderequal UN. He might next consider sending seventy-five-year-old Wonder Woman back into retirement.

Falling Asian elephant numbers may impact forest biodiversity sahana Ghosh

IANS

eclining numbers of endangered Asian elephants, which play a key role in seed dispersal and maintain the diversity of forest ecosystems, may have negative, longterm consequences for sustenance of certain tree species, researchers warn. These mega-gardeners eat the plant's fruit and defecate the seeds, often far away from the parent plant, and contribute to forest biodiversity. Some trees in Africa seem to exclusively rely on elephants for the dispersal of their seeds. But much less is known about the role of Asian elephants (Elephas maximus) for seed dispersal of trees in Asia, a team of international researchers has pointed out. So, the researchers studied the capabilities of Asian elephants to boost dispersal and seed germination for an evergreen tree species, known as elephant apple (Dillenia indica), which is commonly found throughout South and Southeast Asia. "While we still know relatively little about elephant seed dispersal in Asia it is clear that elephants hold key functions in forest ecosystems. They can help maintain plant diversity and a further decline or local loss of elephants and other large herbivores would likely lead to simpler plant communities and could further trigger negative cascading effects for overall system function-

ing," Franziska K. Harich, of the Department of Agroecology in the Tropics and Subtropics, University of Hohenheim, Germany, told IANS in an email interaction. In addition to University of Hohenheim, the study involved researchers from International College for Sustainability Studies, Srinakharinwirot University, Thailand, and Conservation Ecology Program, King Mongkut's University of Technology, Thailand. They examined whether planting seeds with elephant dung makes a difference to their germination and also mapped the link between the duration the seed stays inside the pachyderm's digestive tract and the seed growth rate and time when planted. Both African and Asian elephants could potentially disperse seeds over distances as large as 54 to 57 km. "We used six captive elephants from the Golden Triangle Asian Elephant Foundation in northern Thailand for our feeding experiments and offered them as many ripe D. indica fruits as they wanted to eat. We then monitored the elephants and collected all their dung from which we retrieved the seeds," explained Harich. In total, 1,200 seeds were planted and germination was monitored for six months to see if seeds eaten by elephants had a higher and faster germina-

tion rate than those acquired from fresh fruit that was not eaten by elephants. "Our results show that D. indica does not solely depend on but seems to benefit from being eaten by elephants as ingested seeds were significantly more likely to germinate and to do so earlier than non-ingested seeds. "Seeds with the longest gut passage time (those that stayed within the elephant gut for the longest duration) and, therefore, the largest potential dispersal distance had the highest germination success," Harich said, adding the declining numbers of these megafaunal seed dispersers might, therefore, have "long-term negative consequences for the recruitment and dispersal dynamics of populations of certain tree species". The study underscores the importance of stringent protective measures for the pachyderms, whose habitats have shrunk by 95 percent and population declined by at least 90 per cent over the last century. Less than 50,000 Asian elephants, according to the International Union for the Conservation of Nature (IUCN), roam the forests of Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Nepal, and Sri Lanka in South Asia and Cambodia, China, Indonesia (Kalimantan and Sumatra), Lao PDR, Malaysia, Myanmar, Thailand, and Vietnam in Southeast Asia.

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In times of climate change, a large dispersal area might become increasingly important as it might help in buffering potential population losses due to adverse environmental conditions, the study notes. Harich said that to fulfil their ecological role, the animals need sufficient space to roam. Apart from habitat loss and fragmentation, conflicts between humans and elephants are another major concern for conservation efforts. "India is in the fortunate position to harbour the largest population of wild elephants in Asia that likely accounts for more than 50 per cent of the remaining animals of this species. "Only if we can maintain viable elephant populations within large enough natural areas will the animals be able to continue fulfilling their important ecological roles in forests, for example as longdistance seed dispersers," Harich said. According to wildlife biologist Varun Goswami of the Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS), the Asian elephant has been described in the past as "Mega-gardener of the Forest" because of the critical role it plays in the ecosystem as a seed disperser. "Dillenia indica is a key species that elephants feed on in India as well, and this study makes a valuable contribution in demonstrating through experiments how the ingestion of the plant seeds by Asian elephants significantly improves their germination success," Goswami told IANS.

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Who Gains from Colombia’s Vote for Permanent War? moting an alternative peace. As a 32-year old NO voter quoted in the New York Times put it, “If ‘no’ wins, we won’t have peace, but at least we won’t give the country away to the guerrillas.” His statement reflects the patriarchal logic that has started and perpetuated wars since time immemorial — the only good enemy is a dead enemy, and if I don’t win, nobody wins. At least some NO voters and many of the leaders are betting on continuing war until they gain by force their entire military and political agenda — a prospect that, given the war’s longevity to date could easily be another half century. Or never.

Pretending that everyone wants peace in Colombia ignores the long-term effects of militarism — and the fact that the war benefits many powerful interests, including in Washington Laura Carlsen

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n early October, the Colombian people voted NO to peace. Or to be exact, 50.2 percent of 37 percent of the eligible population voted no. In the referendum held on October 2, the majority of voters decided to scuttle the agreement between the government and FARC rebels, which had been reached after four years of peace talks dedicated to ending 52 years of bloodshed. The vote came just days after the celebratory signing of the agreement, which was lauded in the international community for achieving a bridge between historic enemies and dealing broadly with the root causes of the conflict. The rest of the world was stunned. Most pundits have begun the post-mortem analysis of the referendum by saying something like “Colombians did not vote against peace.” They go on to discuss other factors, including people’s ignorance of the accords, or their mistaken belief that after four years it could simply be renegotiated. But the fact of the matter is that the NO voters voted clearly and unambiguously to continue the war. The words on the ballot read: “Do you accept the final agreement to terminate the conflict and build a stable and lasting peace?” It’s almost inconceivable that any population would vote no on this proposition, but they did. So why did they? Although even former president Alvaro Uribe, the nation’s leading warmonger, now makes the politically correct statement that the ultimate goal is peace, the macho sentiments of total domination and punishment (of one side), along with a strong dose of Cold War hysteria (yes, in the 21st century) won the day. The NO promoters knew what they were doing. They were not pro-

The Perks of Permanent War For many NO promoters, including Uribe himself, “never” could be the best-case scenario. Basking in the limelight of a political career rebuilt on the ruins of one the most complex and progressive peace agreements in history, Uribe released proposals for revamping the peace agreement designed to throw a monkey wrench into any process to salvage peace in Colombia. Analysts quoted on CNN’s Spanish channel observed that Uribe’s wish list is aimed at “torpedoing the peace accords.” That’s correct: No one expects the FARC to accept Uribe’s terms, which include banning the group from politics, sentencing members to 5-8 year prison terms for crimes including drug trafficking, pardoning Colombia’s security forces for their own serious crimes, and eliminating the meticulously negotiated Tribunal for Transitional Justice. Huge sectors of the population reject Uribe’s terms as well, since his proposals would also wipe out the parts of the peace accord that regulate the return of stolen lands to peasant and indigenous communities and seriously hamper, if not strike altogether, plans for reparations to victims. They also could rollback meticulously negotiated gains in gender justice and LGBT rights. To pretend that everyone wants peace and the only issue is how to get it is to ignore the fact that the war benefits many powerful interests. Those interests will fight to keep fighting. On the political front, war assures military control over a population and justifies authoritarianism and repression through fear. In general, the most militarized parts of the country are areas where peasants, Afro-Colombians, and indigenous peoples are defending their lands and resources from the incursions of transnational corporations and mega development projects. Fear and murder are powerful repressive tools. War is also a huge business. Thanks to U.S. Plan Colombia and policies that fanned the conflict, Colombia became the third largest recipient of U.S. aid in the world during the war, behind only Israel and Egypt. Colombia’s budget for se-

curity forces skyrocketed; between 2001 and 2005, it grew more than 30 percent, and by 2006 it was double its 1990 levels — some $4.48 billion for military and police. U.S. Interests The U.S. military-industrial complex also has a vested interest in continuing the war. The conflict justified Plan Colombia, the $10 billion dollar counterinsurgency and counternarcotics plan that allowed the Pentagon to establish a military presence in Colombia, both physically and by proxy. With the pretext of Colombia’s internal conflict, the U.S. government built up a platform not only for control in Colombia, but also for regional strike capacity, as leaked in the proposed agreement to establish seven U.S. military bases. Plan Colombia and its later incarnations kept U.S. contracts for weapons, espionage, intelligence equipment, and military and police training flowing to the most powerful lobbying industries in the nation. Billions of dollars have been poured into Plan Colombia and national security investments that ended up in the pockets of political elites and U.S. defense companies. In the budgets for fiscal years 2010-2017, the United States allocated over $2 billion in military and police aid — most of that during the peace talks. In the process, Colombia was converted into a testing ground for the latest in counterinsurgency and unconventional warfare techniques and equipment from the United States. The blood spilled on its soil feeds the global war machine, to such an extent that Colombia has been groomed as an exporter of counterinsurgency and “security” training, despite its reputation as a gross violator of human rights and the disastrous humanitarian impact of its prolonged war. Colombian forces now work throughout the region to promote the same counternarcotics-counterinsurgency model that left more than 5 million people displaced and untold thousands of innocent peasants executed by security forces. So very powerful interests saw the peace agreement as a threat. In addition to Uribe followers who viewed it as soft on the FARC, the war economy of the nation and its ally, the United States, was at stake. In this context, the U.S. government reacted tepidly when peace was voted down. Bernard Aronson, the special envoy to the peace talks, expressed no regret in a press interview after the vote, stating, “We believe Colombians want peace, but clearly they are divided about terms of settlement.” The State Department limited its statement to support for Colombian democracy and further dialogue. After four years of ostensibly supporting the peace talks, neither mentioned the vote as a setback. An analysis published by the U.S. Army War College, although it is not an official document, openly expresses relief at the continua-

tion of indefinite war in Colombia. Through a mixture of hawkish arguments and lies, the analysis recognizes that the country now enters into a “period of uncertainty,” but notes that this “presents a strategic situation less grave and more manageable, than had the accords been approved.” It goes on to predict that the FARC will likely break the ceasefire, despite the group’s explicit and public commitment to respect it even in the absence of the guarantees provided in the peace agreement. This position — coming from sources close to the U.S. military, which has in many senses called the shots in Colombia’s war since Plan Colombia began in 2000 — indicates that there is a dangerous possibility of a provocation to further undermine the peace process that has now been thrown into crisis by the NO vote. The writers also advise President Juan Santos, who staked his political capital on supporting the deal, to retract his commitment to the ceasefire following the vote. They note that Santos promised to “not authorize military operations in the areas where FARC units are located in order to avoid an incident which breaks the fragile truce. Yet not doing so will allow FARC dissidents to operate with almost complete impunity in these areas. Indeed, within the new background of uncertainty, such impunity will increase incentives for FARC units to continue illicit activity, such as drug trafficking, since doing so will pose relatively low risks.” War Engenders More War, Not Peace Before the NO vote, the U.S. press hailed Plan Colombia for making peace possible. President Obama, in his self-congratulatory last speech to the UN, proclaimed that we “helped Colombia end Latin America’s longest war.” The logic of this bizarre argument went that were it not for the military debilitation of the guerrillas thanks to the U.S.-Colombian military alliance, the FARC could never have been brought to the negotiating table. The NO vote is the classic example of the fallacy of that logic. The war fomented by Plan Colombia built up a mentality that made peace an unacceptable solution for many. It revealed the fundamental clash of perspectives between diplomacy and annihilation. The lesson couldn’t be clearer: War is a terrible preparation for peace. Peace depends on much more than a favorable correlation of forces. Peace, at its core, is a rejection of force as the way to confront differences, and a search for non-violent solutions to conflict and conflict prevention. With U.S. military theorists openly calling for reopening hostilities, it is a dangerous myth to assume that at this juncture everyone wants peace and the only open question is how to do it. Plan Colombia, the U.S.-sponsored war on drugs, and Uribe’s “Democratic Security” pol-

icy all posit continued militarization. Those who promote peace and reconciliation in the country must deal with that mentality head on. To second-guess or justify NO voters with “they-know-not-what-theydo” arguments reflects the kind of complacency and misreading of the public that created this dangerous debacle in the first place. There is no doubt that a massive campaign of misinformation and scaremongering played a role. Voters were bombarded with alarmist messages that spun out wild scenarios, from a legislative takeover by the former FARC to a “Chavez-Castro style dictatorship.” CNN’s footage of the NO celebration showed the crowd chanting “The NO won, now we won’t have a Cuban dictatorship.” It didn’t seem to matter that there was no logical relationship between voting for the peace agreement and the nation becoming a dictatorship. For followers of Uribe, who led the massive campaign against the negotiations and the acceptance of the agreement, the vote was ideological and personal. It represented the right against the left, and Uribe against Santos. For many people stuck in bitter partisan politics, to vote for peace was to vote in favor of the latter. It is also likely that many people did not have a clear understanding of the accords or their implications, which is a failing of the negotiators and SI (yes) promoters that left a fatal opening for NO propaganda. Some voters also apparently believed that four years of arduous negotiations with the technical support of scores of international experts and mediators could simply be reopened and “fixed” to their liking, though Santos made it clear there was “no Plan B.” Some NO voters quoted in the press even expressed dismay that they had won, believing they were merely casting a protest vote. Despite these factors, the NO vote reveals a major obstacle: Society has been trained over years of conflict — one of the longest-running internal conflicts in the world — to acquiesce to war as the only response, to dehumanize the enemy and overlook the obvious fact that it takes two sides to sustain hostilities. It’s created a society that believes the only solution is to drive the enemy into the ground — even when they are men and women from one’s own country and their grievances reflect serious social problems. This is the patriarchal mentality that the war industry thrives on. Plan Colombia has fomented this mentality since it began. It conflated a war on drugs with a counterinsurgency war to justify foreign intervention and broaden the war. The U.S. government knew that military funding was going directly to paramilitary groups. A 2010 empirical study demonstrated a measurable relationship between increases in U.S. security funding and paramilitary homicides. War propaganda presented the FARC as the sole culprit, when terrible

atrocities were being committed on both sides. With the exceptions of Arauca and Norte de Santander, the departments on Colombia’s borders that have suffered most in the war voted to end it. They know what it’s like to feel their houses shaken by bombs, to risk life and limb walking through minefields, to lose their loved ones in crossfire. They know that to stop the violence in their day-to-day lives is far more important than the political games of how punishment and power are dished out. War as a policy is almost always favored by those farthest from the battlefields. The Road to Peace Understanding the very real and perilous obstacles is not the same as being pessimistic or defeatist at this point in the Colombian peace process — it’s a process, after all. It’s important not to minimize the enormity of this setback — President Santos’ Nobel Peace Prize may be deserved, but it’s a sorry consolation prize for having gotten so close only to be slapped down. But it’s also important to acknowledge that there is still room to move forward. The peace accords opened up a dialogue and allowed the nation to envision peace. Grassroots organizations are mobilizing in defense of this vision and the possibility of a new reality. This is the hope on the horizon. Since the NO vote, thousands have marched to support the peace process in Bogota, and also in Cali and cities across the country. The marches have awakened and united groups of indigenous peoples, Afro-Colombians, victims, students, human rights defenders, peasants, women, and the LGBT community in defense of peace. The international community should openly and actively support the call for a broad grassroots dialogue for peace. It must continue to be firm and vigilant, because there will be a serious attempt to force a return to the model of military annihilation of the left-wing guerrillas while leaving right-wing paramilitaries and other militarist structures intact. International organizations committed millions of dollars to support peace implementation, and it must be clear that those funds will only be released when the process is back on track. Part of creating adequate conditions is to deny any new funding to militarism — including the war on drugs, which acts as a thinly veiled excuse for militarization. The NO vote unexpectedly flipped the political situation back in favor of the right-wing hawks. This uprising could not only flip it back in favor of peace, but also create a social movement capable of going beyond the accords in terms of establishing social justice and human rights and addressing the enormous backlog of demands from below. Foreign Policy In Focus columnist Laura Carlsen heads the Center for International Policy’s Americas Project.

Daring to report: facing death in India A Raksha Kumar

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strong culture of impunity, enjoyed by the powerful in India, is dismantling the very foundations of a thriving media in the world’s largest democracy In February this year, the Committee to Protect Journalists asked me to co-author a report on the dangers of being a journalist in India. CPJ is a New York City based non-profit organization that promotes press freedom worldwide. Not only do they document the dangerous situations that journalists find themselves in, but assist some scribes financially as well. For the past two decades the organisation tracked journalist killings in India and observed a curious pattern. Since 1992, 27 journalists were murdered with corruption and politics being identified as the two deadliest beats in the country. To investigate why reportage on corruption and politics in India had killed almost the same

number of journalists that war reportage in Afghanistan had in the same period, I set out with CPJ’s senior research associate, Sumit Galhotra. The three-week long reporting expedition took us to narrow lanes of Shahjahanpur in volatile eastern Uttar Pradesh and dingy offices of Hindi news dailies in Chhattisgarh. We spoke to a wide range of journalists, editors, media analysts and lawyers on what makes it easy to get away with murder of journalists. We discovered that a strong culture of impunity, enjoyed by the powerful, dismantled the very foundations of a thriving media in the world’s largest democracy. I have tried to summarise our findings and place our work in context in this short article. The full report can be read here. Regional language journalists have it hardest According to the Registrar of Newspapers for India’s 2011 report, India has 82,237 newspapers. More than 32,000 of those are in Hindi and only

about 11,000 in English. Numbers of other regional language publications are significantly higher. Similarly, the viewership for Hindi news channels far surpass the viewership figures of English ones. Since the reach and impact of Hindi media was much higher, three journalists who worked in small-town India for Hindi news outlets became our case-studies. Ironically, despite the smaller reach, English language journalists in India carry a clout that gives them a layer of protection, which Hindi journalists lack. Reporting on powerful men who live in the same village becomes dangerous. Therefore, many of them prefer to ignore the issues that matter, while some others sell-out. The few journalists who persevere become targets. For those that dare to report on important issues, passion is the only fuel. Financial return for a local journalist is negligible. What makes matters worse is that almost all of them are freelance journalists, with no backing from a particular organisation. If attacked, the

journalists are left to fend for themselves by the publishers. The journalists we profiled in our report belonged to the third category. All three of them exposed the powerful people in their articles, and eventually all three met their deaths. “Freelancer Jagendra Singh, who died from his injuries after allegedly being set on fire by the police in June 2015, was reporting on allegations that a local minister was involved in land grabs and a rape. Before he was shot dead in January 2011, Umesh Rajput was reporting on allegations of medical negligence and claims that the son of a politician was involved in an illegal gambling business. Investigative reporter Akshay Singh was working on a story linked to the US$1 billion Vyapam admissions racket when he died unexpectedly in July 2015.” There is another deeper reason for journalists who cover local issues to be targets. While urban Indians need not come into regular contact with

government institutions, in rural India it is almost impossible to survive without the state. For instance, village-dwellers come into direct contact with their elected representatives to demand basic infrastructure such as roads, schools, hospitals etc. Contrarily, in the cities, many don't vote in local elections at all. In such a situation, the role of journalists who live in small towns and report on local goings-on becomes crucial. It is curious that the larger media fraternity does little to raise the issue of journalist safety. While there are fragmented efforts in different corners of the country to unite journalists under a network and fight for safety, there is no concerted pan-India movement. For instance, we met journalists in the central Indian state of Chhattisgarh who were demanding a journalist protection law which would provide additional safety to those who report from conflict areas. That was just a sliver of the larger demand that should be made. The most important step

that the government could take in order to protect journalists is to ensure they are given a free hand to function. By not punishing any of the accused in the killings of 27 Indian journalists, the establishment is sending a covert message. Killing for journalists for doing their jobs is not okay. And that should be made clear. No women journalists All the stakeholders we spoke to were men. My co-author and I felt the gender imbalance starkly. However, it is one aspect we could not focus on in any detail in the report as the format of the report was case study based. Most journalists in villages are men. The reason for this is two-fold. Literacy rates are much higher amongst men and mobility is easier for men in the rural parts. Travelling in over-crowded buses, walking long distances and speaking to strangers do not come naturally for rural women. Traditional roles of patriarchy are still entrenched. For a small number of women who dare to report

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from the villages, there have been repeated threats to their lives and safety. Many women work in collectives, specifically from rural areas. Khabar Lahariya from Uttar Pradesh and Navodayam from Andhra Pradesh, being two of the most well known. Their reach is limited and they are constantly struggling to raise money. They face regular threats of sexual violence and attacks to their families. Physical threats to journalists are one of the main reasons for influential regional language media being shaken to its very foundation. In order for India's democracy to survive it is essential to have a vibrant media that instils restraint in the minds of the transgressors. However, in this young democracy where institutions are still trying to stabilise, having a weak media is a death blow. Raksha Kumar is an independent journalist, writing on human rights, gender and politics. She has reported for the New York Times, Al Jazeera America, The Guardian, TIME magazine, Christian Science Monitor, DAWN, Caravan, The Hindu and South China Morning Post.

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Government puts on hold NDTV India ban after uproar

New Delhi, November 7 (iANS): The government on Monday put on hold its widely-denounced one-day ban on Hindi news channel NDTV India as the media group moved the Supreme Court to challenge the legality of the gag order. "The one-day ban on NDTV's Hindi channel has been put on hold by Information and Broadcasting Minister M. Venkaiah Naidu," the news group said. The ministry had ordered the channel to go off air from Wednesday midnight to Thursday midnight for allegedly broadcasting "strategically sensitive details" during its coverage of the January 2 terror attack on the Pathankot IAF base in Punjab

dhi lashed out at the government over what he said was one of the "darkest hours" in the history of the Indian democracy. "The (Prime Minister Narendra) Modi government is obsessed with power. It seeks to silence all those who disagree. Hiding behind the cloak of national security, civil society is being intimidated for asking questions. Television channels are being punished and asked to shut down," Gandhi said. Information and Broadcasting Minister Naidu returned Gandhi's criticism and, earlier, justified his ministry's order. "Every word Rahul said... suits the Congress itWar of words between self and reminds people of what it had done. DemocCongress and BJP NDTV files application On Monday, Congress racy was taken off the air for in the Supreme Court The media group ear- Vice President Rahul Gan- 19-and-a-half months and lier in a BSE filing said it had filed an application in the Supreme Court to challenge "the constitutional validity of the (government) order and the provisions of law pursuant to which the said order has purportedly been passed". The court is expected to hear the case on Tuesday. The news channel has refuted the allegation, saying its coverage of the terror attack was balanced and other channels and newspapers also reported the same information. The ban on NDTV India was widely condemned by opposition parties, the Editors Guild and other media and journalist groups.

Emergency was imposed," Naidu told reporters, referring to the days of Emergency from 1975-77 during Indira Gandhi's rule. Naidu said the decision against NDTV was a "small action" as the government would never do anything to suppress media freedom. Journalist groups slams govt But journalist groups slammed the government, saying the order contradicted India's democratic norms and curbed media freedom. The Press Club of India and the Indian Women's Press Corps held a protest march in the capital, urging the government to withdraw the order. "The Press Club of India and the Indian Women's Press Corps strongly con-

demn the decision," they said in a joint statement. "The ministry should immediately quash the order as it violates the fundamental principles of freedom of expression as enshrined in our Constitution." The Foreign Correspondents Club of South Asia (FCC) condemned the "arbitrary" ban that "violates press freedom in the world's largest democracy". "If the government believes that any TV network has violated the law, it should first take up the issue with the News Broadcasting Standards Authority (NBSA), the independent self-regulatory body of the News Broadcasters Association (NBA), for redressal, and then take the offending network to court if necessary," it said.

Seven Indian missions' websites 'hacked', data dumped online: Report New Delhi, November 7 (iANS): Two hackers allegedly from the Netherlands claimed to have broken into seven Indian High Commission websites, publishing online the login details, passwords and database containing names, passport numbers, email-IDs and phone numbers of people of Indian origin, media reported on Monday. According to a report in E Hacking News website, the Indian High Commissions where data breach happened are in South Africa, Libya, Italy, Switzerland, Malawi, Mali and Romania. The hackers with Twitter names Kapustkiy and Kasimierz L later dumped the database on Pastebin. com (which later removed the details). "I am from the Netherlands. I've found several SQL on their websites and I reported it. But they ignored me so I dumped

there db [database]," one of the hackers told E Hacking News in an email. The hackers allegedly leaked details of 161 Indians living in South Africa, 35 in Switzerland, 145 in Italy, 305 in Libya, 74 in Malawi, 14 in Mali and 42 in Romania. The Indian Embassy in South Africa (http://www. hcisouthafrica.in/) was the first one to be hacked. The Indian Embassy in Bern (Switzerland) was the second target (http://indembassybern.ch/) which had three databases with 19 tables with total 35 entries and login details with passwords. "The compromised data includes the name, last name, email id, address, college and a course where students are enrolled," the report added. In Italy, the hackers entered into three databases with 149 entries, including the name, email-id, tele-

phone numbers and passport numbers. There was no official explanation from the Ministry of External Affairs on this development. SQL (Structured Query Language) injection is one of the most widely exploited web application vulnerability used by hackers to steal data from online businesses' and organisations' websites. This web application vulnerability is typically found in web applications which do not validate the user's input. "As a result, a malicious user can inject SQL statements through the website and into the database to have them executed," www.netsparker. com reported. Earlier this year, there were multiple reports that websites of seven Indian embassies were hacked and defaced by a group claiming to be from Pakistan.

Ahead of NSG meet in Vienna, China CWC members urge Rahul to take over as party president Killer of Indian music refuses to budge on India's bid New Delhi, Novembaron freed from Dhaka jail beiJiNG, November 7 (PTi): Ahead of this week's NSG meet in Vienna, China on Monday stuck to its guns saying there was "no change" in its stand+ on India's membership bid which it has indicated would be considered only after rules for entry of non-NPT countries are finalised by the elite group. "This Friday in Vienna a plenary session of the NSG will be held. Our position is subject to no change as of date," Lu Kang, spokesman of the Chinese foreign ministry, told a media briefing here. Referring to the November 4 meeting of the National Security Advisors (NSAs) of India and China in Hyderabad , Lu said China is in close contact with relevant parties including India and have been having constructive dialogue and coordination on this issue. NSA Ajit Doval had held talks with Chinese counterpart and State Councillor Yang Jiechi in Hyderabad during which the issue had reportedly figured.

Jung orders de-registration of 15-yr-old diesel vehicles in Delhi New Delhi, November 7 (iANS): Delhi Lt. Governor Najeeb Jung on Monday ordered de-registration of diesel vehicles that are 15 years old or more to battle unprecedented smog levels that have turned the national capital into a virtual gas chamber. The decision will apply to about two lakh diesel vehicles on Delhi roads, a statement from Jung's office said. The Lt. Governor also ordered shutting down of all polluting industries in Delhi. The decisions were taken at a meeting at the Raj Niwas here to discuss the serious air pollution levels in Delhi. The meeting was attended by Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia, Health Minister Satyendar Jain and Environment Minister Imran Hussain, apart from senior government officials.

Stunt actors feared drowned during Kannada film shoot beNGAlUrU, November 7 (iANS): Authorities on Monday launched a search operation for two actors who went missing here after jumping off a helicopter into a water reservoir during a Kannada movie shoot. The shooting was going on at a lake for Kannada film "Maasti Gudi", starring actor Duniya Vijay, police and Kannada film industry sources said. News footage showed two people first leaping from the helicopter followed by another person. Actor Duniya Vijay swam to safety but two others, identified as Anil and Uday, went missing after being seen trying to swim.

ber 7 (iANS): Congress Working Committee (CWC) members on Monday unanimously urged party Vice President Rahul Gandhi to take over as Congress chief at a meeting of the party's highest decision-making body here, party leaders said. "Number of party members expressed strong sentiments that Rahul Gandhi must take over the presidentship of the party," Congress leader A.K. Antony told reporters. "It is high time that Congress must mobilise all its forces to fight against the dictatorial rule of the (Narendra) Modi government," the former Defence Minister added. Antony also said that it was for the first time that this sentiment was strongly and unanimously expressed in the CWC meeting. "Final decision

DhAkA, November 7 (iANS): Abdul Rauf Daud Merchant, the convicted killer of Indian music baron Gulshan Kumar, and an alleged aide of Dubai-based Indian underworld don Dawood Ibrahim, has been released from Dhaka Central Jail, media reports said on Monday. Merchant left Dhaka Central Jail in Keraniganj around 4.30 p.m. on Sunday, Jahangir Kabir, senior jail superintendent of the prison, confirmed to The Daily Star. Home Minister Asaduzzaman Khan Kamal did not clarify whether Merchant has been handed over to India, where he is to stand trial.Merchant was sentenced to life imprisonment in India in April 2002 for shooting dead the music baron and T-Series founder Gulshan Kumar, in Mumbai on August 12, 1997. Kumar was shot while he was coming out of a temple on August 12, 1997. Congress vice-president Rahul Gandhi talks with party leader A K Antony while chairing Merchant illegally entered Bangladesh after being a meeting of the Congress Working Committee (CWC) meeting in New Delhi on Monday. released on parole in April 2009 to visit his sick mother. (PTI Photo) Since 2013, the Indian government had been pressing has to be that of the party Surjewala said: "Congress workers decide he will be Bangladesh to fast-track his extradition, Dhaka Tribune reported. President," he added. VP (Vice President) was ready to take up that role." Congress President So- present in CWC meeting, There have been denia Gandhi was not pres- he said whatever party and mands in the party that Raent at the meeting due to committee will decide, he hul Gandhi should take over illness. would be ready to take up the reigns of the party from Replying to questions any challenge. his mother Sonia Gandhi, what Rahul Gandhi's re"Rahul Gandhiji said who is the longest serving sponse was, Congress he wants to fight for idea of president of the party. She New Delhi, November (PTi): The Supreme leader Randeep Singh India and whatever party became party chief in 1998. Court today granted four more weeks to the Centre and six states to file replies on a plea seeking action against so-called cow vigilantes who were allegedly indulging in violence and committing atrocities against Dalits and minorities. The apex court granted time to the Centre and the states of Gujarat, Maharashtra, Uttar Pradesh, KarnaThe schools were set up more taka, Rajasthan and Jharkhand to file their replies to a plea mUmb Ai, November 7 absconded," Baviskar said. Tribal development minister than two decades ago across India filed by Congress leader Tehseen S Poonawalla, which (ThomSoN reUTerS FoUNDATioN): Officials in western India Vishnu Savara said the school's reg- and are the only option for many liv- also sought direction to them to take action against the have set up a special investigation istration has been cancelled and ing in remote areas. alleged violence by these vigilantes. But they are badly run, with inadteam to look into allegations of sexual charges will be filed within a month. The court had on October 21 agreed to examine the The allegations come on the heels equate staff and poor facilities for the plea filed by Poonawalla which said violence committed abuse of girls at a boarding school for indigenous children after a 10-year- of reports of the deaths of hundreds students, said Vivek Pandit, found- by these 'Gau Raksha' groups have reached such proporof indigenous children in state-run er of Shramjivi Sanghatana, which tions that even Prime Minister Narendra Modi recently old was reported to be pregnant. Parents of at least 12 girls from the schools over the past decade. The works with vulnerable people in Ma- declared them as people who were "destroying the soschool in Buldhana district of Maha- National Human Rights Commis- harashtra. ciety". The plea alleged that these groups were commit"Officials have turned a blind eye ting atrocities against Dalits and minorities in the name rashtra state have filed complaints sion has accused Maharashtra state with the police, while 11 staff, includ- of negligence and asked for a report. to the appalling conditions in the of protection of cows and other bovines and they needed Maharashtra, one of the wealthi- schools and the routine abuse of chil- to be "regulated and banned in the interest of social haring the headmaster, were arrested last week, said district police super- est states in the country, has about dren for years," he told the Thomson mony, public morality and law and order in the country". 550 boarding schools for children Reuters Foundation. "If they cannot intendent Sanjiv Baviskar. Seeking action against the vigilantes, the petition "Women police officers have from poor tribal areas. Run by the run them in a proper manner, they said the atrocities committed by them were punishbeen sent to talk to the victims and state, they are meant to improve lit- should shut these schools down. able under various provisions of IPC and under the record their statements. We are look- eracy levels and provide basic health- They should not be entrusted with Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of the lives of vulnerable children." ing for two more suspects who have care for the children. atrocities) Act, 1989.

SC seeks Centre, states reply on Gaurakshaks in four weeks

India investigates sexual abuse of indigenous girls at boarding school

Average Indian consumes 119% more salt per day than WHO limit Devanik Saha

WHO recommendations for salt reduction

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An average Indian consumes 10.98 grams of salt per day -- 119 per cent more than the recommended limit of five grams per day by the World Health Organization (WHO) --according to an IndiaSpend analysis of a study conducted by the Australia-based George Institute of Global Health (GIGH), published in the Journal of Hypertension. Intake of excess salt can lead to high blood pressure -- a leading cause of cardiovascular diseases (CVDs), which accounted for 23 per cent of all deaths in India between 2010 and 2013. The study analysed the salt intake of 227,214 Indian adults -- aged 19 years and older -- across 29 states and seven union territories; the reported mean salt consumption levels varied between 5.22 and 42.30 grams per day. The primary data was obtained from various studies conducted between 1986 and 2015 --till November 2015 -- that re-

A woman sweeps salt with a wooden rake on the outskirts of Chennai. ReuteRS file photo)

ported mean or median dietary salt intake in Indians. As many as 21 different studies were considered for the final analysis which included 24-hour urine collection reports, 24-hour dietary recall surveys and food questionnaire surveys. The WHO believes that high sodium consumption (>2 grams per day, equivalent to 5 grams salt per day) and insufficient potassium intake (less than 3.5 grams per day) contribute to high

blood pressure and increase the risk of heart disease and stroke. Eastern, southern states report more consumption There was wide variance in consumption among different regions and states. In urban areas, Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Punjab, Maharashtra and Gujarat reported least consumption among all states -- 6-7 grams per day; in rural areas, Haryana and all the above

mentioned states -- except Maharashtra -- reported the least consumption. Tripura reported the maximum consumption of salt across all states-13.14 grams per day in both rural as well as urban areas. "Over the past 30 years, the average Indian diet has been transformed. Indians are eating less of pulses, fruits and vegetables, and a lot more of processed and fast foods," according to study lead author Claire

For adults: Adults should consume less than 5 grams (just under a teaspoon) of salt per day. For children: The recommended maximum intake of salt for adults be adjusted downward for children aged two to 15 years based on their energy requirements relative to those of adults. This recommendation for children does not address the period of exclusive breastfeeding (0-6 months) or the period of complementary feeding with continued breastfeeding (6-24 months). All salt that is consumed should be iodised or "fortified" with iodine, which is essential for healthy brain development in the foetus and young child and optimising people's mental function in general. Johnson. "Thus, their diets are now full of salt, sugars and harmful fats which are increasing the likelihood of high blood pressure, obesity and CVDs such as heart attack and stroke." Excess salt intake can lead to cardiovascular diseases As many as 23 per cent deaths in India between 2010 and 2013 were due to CVDs, according to the Causes of Death Statistics 2010-13 published by the

Census office; 21.5% in rural and 29.2% in urban areas. Heart disease continues to the highest cause of death in India, followed by chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, IndiaSpend reported in October 2016. The GIGH study highlighted the fact that prior studies have reported higher levels of salt intake in men than women and in urban compared with rural areas. The Census report said that more men die due to

CVDs than women in rural as well as urban areas, correlating with the observation made by the GIGH study. Men are 1.5 times more likely to suffer from a heart attack than women, IndiaSpend reported in June 2015. Increasing consumption of processed foods is likely to be pushing up mean salt intake, particularly in urban areas, whereas widespread use of salted pickles in rural areas may account for relatively high consumption levels in rural regions, the study said. CVDs are more expensive to treat, and cause economic burden to families. Households in India affected by cardiovascular disease spent 27 per cent of their total household budget on out-of-pocket healthcare expenses, and hospital admissions from households that had a family member with heart disease cost 4.5 times more each year than admissions from families that had no heart disease, according to an April 2014 study published in Tropical Medicine and International Health.

India needs more efforts to reduce salt consumption Member states of the WHO, including India, have adopted a target of 30 per cent reduction in mean population salt consumption by 2025 to prevent noncommunicable diseases. "We need a countrywide educational programme, teaching people about how to eat and how to reduce the salt in their diet," according to Professor Vivek Jha, executive director of GIGH, India. "It can be done but it needs investment and it needs to be made a priority, given our rapidly rising levels of CVDs and high blood pressure." The GIGH is designing a "National Salt Reduction Program for India" tailored to the specific social and economic circumstances of India in collaboration with the Centre for Chronic Disease Control. The programme will develop a comprehensive policy response and action plan for the Indian government, covering stores, street vendors, chain restaurants, food manufacturers and consumers.

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2016 US presidential election: Most wagered political event NEW YORK, NOvEmbER 7 (REutERs): The raucous, passionate and unpredictable 2016 U.S. presidential election is on track to notch another distinction: the most wageredupon political event ever. With many opinion polls showing a tight race just one day before Tuesday’s election, record numbers of bettors are pouring millions into online platforms from Ireland to Iowa in the hope of capturing a financial windfall from a victory by Democrat Hillary Clinton or Republican Donald Trump. UK-based internet betting exchange Betfair said on Sunday its “Next President” market was set to become the most traded it had ever seen and expected to surpass even Brexit, the contentious UK referendum to leave the European Union. By Sunday, roughly $130 million had been traded on who will become the next U.S. president, compared with $159 million on the Brexit referendum, Betfair spokeswoman Naomi Totten said. The amount bet so far on the 2016 contest dwarfs the roughly $50 million laid on the 2012 race. “We think it is because

gambling company, said about 5 million pounds, or a little over $6 million, had been bet on the 2016 presidential election since its markets on the race opened four years ago. A Ladbrokes spokesman said that amount was “at least double” the amount wagered on the 2012 election. The three sites all reported an 83 percent probability of a Clinton victory on Tuesday. Her probability shot up a few percentage points on Sunday after the FBI stood by its earlier recommendation that no criminal charges were warranted against Clinton in her use of a private email server.

U.S. presidential candidates Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump (R) speak at campaign rallies in Westbury, New York, September 26, 2016 and Toledo, Ohio, U.S. September 21, 2016 in a combination of file photos. (REUTERS File Photo)

(of ) how raw the Brexit (vote) is in people’s minds - they’re not convinced yet that it’s a done deal,” Totten said. Most polls leading into Britain’s June 23 referendum predicted Britons would choose to remain in the EU. Instead, they voted to leave by a 52 percent to 48 percent margin. Betfair’s “Next Presi-

dent” market was by far the largest of more than 70 markets on the site related to the U.S. election. As of Friday, some $140 million has been put into play on markets ranging from who will win the popular vote to how many states each party will carry. On Ireland’s Paddy Power, which merged with Betfair earlier this year, the

U.S. presidential election “is definitely on course to be the biggest political event,” said spokesman Féilim Mac An Iomaire. The site has had about $4.38 million bet on the race so far. For Paddy Power, sporting events remain the site’s “bread and butter,” with politics more of a “niche market,” Mac An Iomaire

said. Nonetheless, he expects the 2016 race to be among the top 10-mosttraded events on the site. Even people with no knowledge of politics know who Trump is, said Mac An Iomaire said, explaining the runaway popularity of the U.S. election in betting markets. “Trump is such a huge celebrity.” Ladbrokes, a UK-based

BACK IN THE USA The vast majority of bigdollar political betting occurs outside America. Wagering on elections in the United States is limited by law to relatively small trading platforms connected to universities, which use data from the markets for academic research. Still, the sites are abuzz with activity as the election nears, albeit in small amounts. On PredictIt, launched in 2014 and jointly run by Victoria University in Wel-

lington, New Zealand, and Washington, D.C.-based political consulting firm Aristotle International Inc, the five most-active markets all related to the presidential election. PredictIt is not legally permitted to disclose the amount of money traded, but its top three markets have all reached the maximum number of participants. Trading on the older Iowa Electronic Markets, launched by the University of Iowa in 1988, has also been brisk, although a spokeswoman said she could not say if 2016 was seeing substantially more volume than in 2012, when President Barack Obama won re-election against Republican Mitt Romney. The latest Reuters/Ipsos poll showed Clinton with a 5 percentage point lead over Trump in the national survey - 44 percent to 39 percent - while races in the swing states of Florida, North Carolina had shifted from Clinton’s control to being too close to call. The PredictIt market gave Clinton an 81 percent probability of winning the White House. IEM’s “Winner Takes All” market showed her with a 71 per-

cent chance . ‘SHE WILL WIN IN A LANDSLIDE’ Betfair said on Friday that Trump was emerging as the clear favorite among one group of players in particular - Brexit backers. Two-thirds of its customers who had supported a Brexit outcome were also backing Trump on Betfair. Paul Krishnamurty, a professional gambler for 15 years who works as an analyst at Betfair and a columnist at Politico, is not one of them. He told Reuters he stood to lose $28,000 if Trump wins on Tuesday. Krishnamurty, who said he had earned roughly half a million dollars during his betting career, has laid money on several electionrelated markets this year. He took a winning position on Trump’s selection of Indiana Governor Mike Pence as his running mate and bet against Jeb Bush during the Republican nominating contests. He said he believed Clinton would likely to win both North Carolina and Florida and that a Trump victory was unlikely. “I personally believe she will win in a landslide,” Krishnamurty said.

China moves to bar 2 pro-independence politician from taking office in Hong Kong Janet Reno, first U.S. woman attorney general, dies aged 78

Riot police stand on a tram track during a standoff with protesters outside China Liaison Office in Hong Kong on November 6. (REUTERS Photo)

HONG KONG/bEIJING, NOvEmbER 7 (REutERs): China’s parliament passed a ruling on Monday that effectively bars two elected Hong Kong pro-independence politicians from taking office, Beijing’s most direct intervention in the territory’s legal and political system since the 1997 handover. The rare move by Beijing came after Yau Wai-ching, 25, and Baggio Leung, 30, pledged allegiance to the “Hong Kong nation” and displayed a banner declaring “Hong Kong is not China” during a swearing-in ceremony for the city’s Legislative Council in October. The National People’s Congress in Beijing ruled that lawmakers must swear allegiance to Hong Kong as part of China and that candidates would be disqualified if

they changed the wording of their oath of office or if they failed to take it in a sincere and solemn manner. The prospect of the ruling sparked protests in the former British colony on Sunday and it is now on high alert for any repeat of the weekend clashes. Members of the city’s legal profession are planning a rare silent march on Tuesday night amid pressure for them to take even stronger action. Britain returned Hong Kong to Chinese control in 1997 under a “one country, two systems” formula that gives the territory wideranging autonomy, including judicial freedom guided by a miniconstitution called the Basic Law. The protests on Sunday night were reminiscent of pro-democracy protests in late 2014 that para-

lysed parts of the Asian financial centre and posed one of the greatest political challenges to the central government in Beijing in decades. “This incident shows us the Basic Law is a handicapped legal document and the so-called miniconstitution can be amended and controlled by the Chinese Communist Party at will,” said Joshua Wong, 20, one of the leaders of the 2014 protests. Foreign diplomats were watching closely, stressing the importance of the rule of the law to the city’s international reputation. While the controversial decision effectively bars the two proindependence Hong Kong politicians from being sworn in, a court in the city must still rule on the case in a judicial review, taking Beijing’s decision into consideration. The promotion of independence has long been taboo in Hong Kong amid fears in Beijing it could spread among other activists and challenge the central government’s rule.

and divisive times in decades, said his government would fully implement China’s interpretation of the mini-constitution. But Legislative Council president Andrew Leung said the Hong Kong judicial review needed to be completed before confirming if the pair were disqualified. Simon Young, a professor at Hong Kong University’s law school, said he was still evaluating the ruling but it did seem to bar Leung and Yau from taking office. “I do worry we are only going to see more interpretations, and attempts by the NPC to flesh out local laws, if they really want to stop the separatists,” Young told Reuters, referring to China’s parliament. Darragh Paradiso, a spokesperson for the U.S. Consulate General Hong Kong and Macau, said by phone the United States strongly valued Hong Kong’s independent judiciary. “It is unfortunate that this particular situation was not resolved within Hong Kong’s Legislative Council or within its wellrespected courts,” she said. The Basic Law grants China’s NPC a power of interpretation above Hong Kong’s highest court. While it has made four other rulings since 1997, this ruling is its first move to preempt an ongoing Hong Kong court case. Hong Kong Justice Secretary Rimsky Yuen said he still believed the oath-taking controversy could be resolved locally, but he also had every confidence that the city’s judiciary would uphold the rule of law.

“GRAVE DANGERS” “The nature of Hong Kong independence is to split the country. It seriously violates the ‘one country, two systems’ policy,” said Li Fei, chairman of the parliament’s Basic Law Committee. “The Central Government is highly concerned about the grave dangers the Hong Kong independence forces bring to the country and to Hong Kong.” Hong Kong leader Leung Chun-ying, who has governed during some of the city’s most violent

Office of the

Date: 07/11/2016

BJP, Electoral District Pughoboto, Appreciates The Bharatiya Janata Party, Electoral District Pughoboto express our profound Gratitude and Appreciation to Shri. Visasolie Lhongou, President BJP, State Nagaland and the State BJP Executive members for approving and recognizing the Mandal BJP, Pughoboto to the status of the ‘Electoral District’. It has enabled us to gain a mile-stone achievement, as the recognition has given us much relieve and convenient to allow us to function independently in the status of the DISTRICT. We also convey our sincere gratitude to the BJP District, Zunheboto for the prompt recommendation of our demand. The BJP Electoral District, Pughoboto also heartily congratulates Shri. Shikuto Sema on been elected to the post of President, BJP District, Zunheboto. We are also honoured and feel proud to warmly congratulate the following Members from the BJP Pughoboto, Electoral District on their appointment to the various Prestigious Posts in the State and District Party level, respectively. 1. Shri. Kuputo Shohe : Member, Disciplinary Action Committee, BJP State, Nagaland. 2. Shri. Saikha Jimo : Member, State Executive, BJP Nagaland. 3. Shri. Vixepu Swu : Member, State Council, BJP Nagaland. 4. Shri. Lukiqhe Assumi : Member, State Council, BJP Nagaland. 5. Miss. Kavili Achumi : Member, State Executive (Mahila), BJP Nagaland. 6. Shri. Isack Wotsa : Vice-President, BJP District, Zunheboto. 7. Shri. Bovito Kiho : General Secretary, BJP District, Zunheboto. Sd/- (JEVISHE Y. ASSUMI) Press Secretary

Sd/- JEVITO ACHUMI President

Former U.S. Attorney General Janet Reno testifies before the 9-11 commission in the Hart Senate office building on Capitol Hill in Washington April 13, 2004. (REUTERS File Photo)

home and retrieved the boy at gunpoint, then returned Gonzalez to his father in communist Cuba. A graduate of Harvard Law School, Reno, was state attorney for Dade County, where Miami is located, from 1978 until her appointment as attorney general.

Regd. No: 2237/2016

UponleavingofficeReno, the Florida native, who was 6 foot, 2 inches tall, unsuccessfully ran for governor in 2002 but lost in the Democratic party primary. Her postgovernment work included a 2013 appearance as a guest character on the animated show “The Simpsons.”

AFFIDAVIT

Date: 07/11/2016

By this deed, I Smti. ANUNGLA, wife of Late. Ashok Narula @ Nungsangwati, the undersigned for and on behalf of my biological and legitimate minor daughter Miss. IMTIMENLA, previously called NAMITA NARULA, aged about 14 years, daughter of Late. Ashok Narula @ Nungsangwati and Smti. Anungla, resident of H.No: 06, B7, PWD Rental Complex, P.S: West Police Station, P.O & district of-Dimapur, -Nagaland, solemnly declare:1. That I, for and on behalf of my legitimate and biological minor daughter, myself, children and remitter issue wholly renounce/relinquished and abandon the use of my minor daughter's former name NAMITA NARULA and in place thereof, I on behalf of my minor daughter do hereby assume from this date the name IMTIMENLA and so that I, my children and remitter issues may be hereafter be called known and distinguish not by my minor daughter's former name but assumed name of my minor daughter IMTIMENLA.

Solemnly signed and delivered before me by the deponent.

Deponent

Notary Public, Nagaland

TIKHIR TRIBAL UNION DIMAPUR – 797112: NAGALAND

ELECTORAL DISTRICT: PUGHOBOTO

Ref.No. BJP/PBTO/Press Rel. /2016

Janet Reno, the first female US attorney general and a lightning rod for Republican attacks during Bill Clinton’s presidency, has died in Florida, US media reported Monday. She was 78. Reno, who had been suffering from Parkinson’s disease, was the top US law enforcement officer throughout Clinton’s 19932001 presidency. She came under fire barely one month after becoming attorney general for her handling of a botched April 1993 FBI raid on an armed religious cult in Waco, Texas. More than 80 people died when the Branch Davidian cult’s compound went up in flames. Her controversial actions included ordering the Miami relatives of six-year-old Cuban shipwreck survivor Elian Gonzalez in 2000 to surrender the boy to federal authorities. US immigration officials determined that Gonzalez’s father had the right to take his son from his estranged exile Cuban Miami relatives who had cared for the boy since his rescue months earlier at sea attempting to immigrate to the United States. US agents burst into the

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BHARATIYA JANATA PARTY 13 Assembly Constituency

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CONGRATULATION

With immense pride and pleasure, the Tikhir Tribal Union Dimapur would like to take this great opportunity to congratulate Mr. T. L. Kiusumong Tikhir on being promoted to the post of Additional Deputy Commissioner, the Union with great hope, looks forward to you endeavor to serve the people in the same spirit. Further, TTUD extend best wishes and pray that the Almighty God provide you the best wisdom in your future endeavors.

LIMITED TENDER ENQUIRY (RE-INVITED) Fresh quotation(s) for supply of “CGI Sheet and Barbed Wire” are re-invited from licensed vendors/manufacturers in two bid system in the prescribed format. The detailed specifications, Annexures, terms & conditions etc, can be downloaded from the institute website: www.nrcmithun.res.in. Last date for receipt of quotation is 28.11.2016 upto 14:30 hours. Note: Due to some administrative reasons, LTE published on 04.10.2016 for supply of the same has been cancelled. Administrative Officer For and behalf of Director

(T.S. TOMÜKIM), General Secretary T.T.U.D

GOVERNMENT OF NAGALAND

DIRECTORATE OF TECHNICAL EDUCATION NAGALAND : KOHIMA

NO. DTE/MIN/4/2013/8

NOTIFICATION

Dt. Kohima the 7th NOV 2016.

In continuation of this office notification no: DTE/MIN/3/2011 dated 9th August 2016 and NO:DTE/MIN/4/2015 dated 3rd October 2016, it is hereby to inform all the concern students that Post Matric Scholarship and Merit –cum –Means based scholarship scheme under MINISTRY OF MINORITY AFFAIRS that the deadline for applying both FRESH & RENEWAL has been extended till 30th November 2016. 2. Institutes who have received User ID & password are requested to scrutiny the application for the above mentioned scheme at their provided login. 3. Institutes who have not received their login ID & password are requested to send an official letter containing mail id & contact number/s and mail it to minoritynagaland@gmail.com 4. Institutes are advised to login at the NATIONAL SCHOLARSHIP PORTAL (www.scholarships.gov.in) under OFFICIAL LOGIN IN –CURRENT SESSION -> INSTITUTE LOGIN Menu to scrutiny students online application. Note: For any query related to scrutiny of application at the institute level one may contact Nodal Officer Er. Unoto Kinimi for the said scheme at the provided mail address or can contact at 9077192737 during office hours only. (Er. ARJUN SINGH), Director Issued by: DIPR

Regd. No 1976

AFFIDAVIT

Date 13/07/16

I, Shri. Suchamayang Kichu, son of Limatemsu Kichu of Khensa Village, Mokokchung District, Nagaland, aged around 32 years, presently a resident of Bayavu Hill colony, Kohima Town, Kohima, Nagaland do hereby solemnly affirm and declare as follows: 1. That I am a bonafide and law abiding citizen of India. 2. That in the High School Leaving Certificate Examination Nagaland Broad of School Education, mark sheet of The George Telegraph Training Institute, Kolkata for the course on Electronics & Telecommunication Engineering Diploma for the session September/October 2004, Certificate of Achievement for the course on Advanced Electronics Instrumentation & Measurement Techniques, 2006 and for the course on Advanced Hardware & UPS,2007 of The George Telegraph Training Institute, Kolkata my name is written/entered as Suchamayang Jamir. 3. That in the Schedule Caste/Tribe Certificate Reg.No.544 dated 9th of March 1990, and indigenous Certificate Reg. No.1/2000 dated 7th January 2000, my name is written/entered as Suchamayang Jamir. 4. That this AFFIDAVIT OF DECLARATION is made to declare and affirm that my actual name is Suchamayang and my surname is Kichu not Jamir which has been written/entered earlier. 5. That henceforth my name shall be known and used as Suchamayang Kichu for all intent and purpose including in all my educational and official documents. Deponent Solemnly sworn before me by the deponent on this the 13th of July, 2016 at Kohima. Notary Public

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'Phenomenal' Rabada fires SA to victory Dimapur-Kohima 4-lane road: Can this be a reality?

PERTH, NOVEMBER 7 (REUTERS): South Africa skipper Faf du Plessis described Kagiso Rabada's performance as "phenomenal" after the young paceman helped turn a parlous situation on day two of the first test against Australia into a thumping 177-run victory on Monday. The tourists had done well to get to 242 all out after being 5-81 on day one but were looking down the barrel of a heavy defeat when Australia raced to 158 without loss on day two. Matters got worse when, having finally broken the opening partnership, South Africa's pace spearhead Dale Steyn was forced off the field with a shoulder fracture that ruled him out of the series. Already without regular captain AB de Villiers, the South Africans rallied where they might have folded and dismissed Australia for 244 with Rabada and debutant spinner Keshav Maharaj pitching in with five of the wickets. After centuries from JP Duminy and Dean Elgar helped them to 540 for eight declared, Rabada then took 5-92 to ensure Australia never got close to their victory target of 539. "I am very proud of how

there will be not much bowling over the next few days but I will be ready for Hobart, if I get chosen," he grinned.

South Africa's Kagiso Rabada celebrates with team mates after dismissing Australia's Mitchell Starc at the WACA Ground in Perth. (REUTERS)

the team pulled together," said 21-year-old Rabada, whose five-wicket haul was his fourth in nine tests. "We lost Dale, who is a key part of our team, but everyone played their part and we came out victorious. The job of all the bowlers is to take wickets and with Dale gone we have to do extra." Rabada's clean bowling of Usman Khawaja with a rip-snorter of a delivery in the first innings was a vintage piece of fast bowling and the reverse swing he conjured up off the WACA

deck marked him out as a special talent. "It's got a nice bounce, you hear stories of quick bowlers doing well here," the Man of the Match added. "It's very similar to Wanderers back home so I enjoy bowling here, especially with those cracks. A bit of a bowlers' paradise ... the ball started reversing nicely, the Australians also went into reverse." With only five days until the second test in Hobart, Rabada said he was looking forward to getting some rest. "I can confidently say

"OUTSTANDING ACHIEVEMENT" Kyle Abbott or Morne Morkel will come in to replace Steyn and offer some help to Rabada, who bowled 31 overs in the second innings, and Vernon Philander, who clocked up 22. "It's never easy with two seamers but all you can ask for is the guys to put their hands up," said du Plessis. "Kagiso was phenomenal, to run in for 31 overs on a deck that was still good to bat on (and) to get the results in the end was an outstanding achievement for him and I'm very proud of him." Du Plessis was also impressed with the contribution of Maharaj despite the left-arm tweaker finishing with figures of 1-94 in the second innings. "He didn't get the rewards he would have liked but he was amazing for us," said the captain. "With two seamers you need someone to just tie up an end and he just bowled beautiful line and length and made sure the scoreboard didn't tick over too much for the Aussies."

Ato Area sports meet concluded

DIMAPUR, NOVEMBER 7 (MExN): The 31st session of the Ato Area Sports Association, which got underway on October 31 at Khehoyi village culminated on November 5. President Western Sumi Kukami Hoho, Vihuto Yeputho graced the closing function as a guest of honour. The event featured GBs' Football Trophy, Nikhekhu Memorial Volleyball Trophy (men & women) and Shekuto Suu Memorial Badminton Trophy (men & women). Heyito, GBS and Advisor AASA welcomed the dignitaries to the closing function while Shikavi, head GB Ghokuto village proposed the vote of thanks. Rev N Yehoto, Pastor, Toshiho Baptist Church pronounced the benediction.

TouRNameNT ResulTs 1st Runner up - Hozukhe Football: Champion – Nikhekhu village 2nd Runner up - Toshiho 1st Runner up - Loyir village 2nd Runner up - Hozukhe village Badminton (men): Champion - Loyir Volleyball Men: 1st Runner up - Nihokhu 2nd Runner up - Toshiho Champion - Loyir 1st Runner up - Ghokuto 2nd Runner up - Nighakhu Badminton (women) Champion - Loyir Volleyball Women: 1st Runner up - Nikhekhu Champion - Nikhekhu 2nd Runner up - Toshiho

Z. Lohe

he Guwahati-Shillong 4-lane road has given immense facelift to Meghalaya. Similarly, when the ongoing 4-lane road between Dimapur and Kohima is completed, the face of Nagaland will be changed. This is my cherished dream that one day I also may ride a 4-lane road in Nagaland, and Dimapur-Kohima road is now in the process to have that standard of road hopefully. If this road is successfully completed, it may become a catalyst for improvement of other State roads. Seeing the beginning of the formation cutting at few locations, I feel elated as though I am already riding a 4-lane road despite of the bumpy journey. Seeing people working on road, I used to feel that I am somewhere else and not in Nagaland and yet indeed it is in Nagaland. Seeing the alignments for formation cutting made above the road, it gives me hope that yes, Nagaland can also have development after a long wait. As the formation cutting has begun at few locations, the two major perspectives are the concern. The first is the quality workmanship. We all know that the contractors have agreed to execute the works as per the written specifications provided by the Union Road ministry. The contractors are therefore bound to follow the agreement from formation cutting to finishing touch. If the contractors are found compromising the quality work in respect of any item, they are punishable under the terms of agreement as I know as layman. The road once completed should be very lasting unlike other roads constructed or repaired by Nagaland PWD or BRTF. The second is the timely completion of the project. We all know that the contractors are given time schedule within which they should hand over the road to the people to enjoy. So, now the questions are how to ensure quality workmanship and its completion on time. When Shillong is linked with 4-lane road, can’t Kohima be linked with the same category of road? There is no question that the project will be hampered for want of sufficient fund. The Union Road Transport Ministry has approved to give this road to Nagaland, and I am sure till it is completed the Ministry will neither leave it on halfway nor will there be dearth of fund. I am also confident that the

Reply to Iralu and Kera on Naga nationalism and the Naga people Robert A. Silverstein

New York, USA

intend here to address two articles, one by Kaka Iralu titled, “A response to Silverstein,” dated November 1, 2016 (a response to an earlier article by me), and Kevitho Kera's, titled, “Patriotism is it still burning?,” dated November 6, 2016. It is first necessary to summarize the position I've taken in recent articles on the Naga nationalist issue. It is my contention that the government of India (GoI) not only will not grant the Naga people a sovereign nation, but it cannot do so. I've taken this position since the first article of mine published in Nagaland, in The Morung Express, on April 4, 2016. I also contend that, after negotiating with the NSCN(IM) for almost 20 years, if the GoI offers the Naga people something less than a fully sovereign nation, and the Naga people, through their leaders and activists, or on their own (for instance, in a plebiscite), reject that offer, that the GoI will lose patience with the Naga people and crush them militarily, finishing the job it started in the 1950s and '60s. It should be noted that no activist who has responded to these contentions by me has ever denied that I am right. Instead, he or she simply rattles off all the reasons, historically, politically, religiously (God wants the Nagas to have a sovereign nation), and morally, that the Nagas deserve such a sovereign nation. My argument has always been, from that very first article last April 4th, that I am not addresing the merits of the Naga claim; in fact, I presume that the Naga claim is meritorious. I simply state that the GoI cannot grant the Nagas a sovereign nation no matter what the merits of the Naga claim. Keeping in mind the above, I want to quote short segments from the two articles that I am addressing here. First, to Iralu, and a short detour. In an article by Iralu dated October 28, 2016, in its closing paragraph, he states, “Political suppression with economic gifts by India is what is destroying Nagaland today.... “[O]nly a totally unpatriotic man … would wallow in the enemy's gifts of seductions to subjugate him.” In an article by me

dated October 31, 2016, responding to the October 28th article, I state, in part, referring to the benefits offered to the Naga people because of their status as a scheduled tribe, “Is it 'wallowing' to want your children to have a good education and a good job? Are all the individuals who accept these things 'totally unpatriotic'?” Finally to Iralu's November 1st article, where he states, “In my own small way, I too have been offered many things but have consistently refused these offers because I do not want to betray my own people an 'wallow in the enemy's gifts.'” But the significant point about this last sentence is, Iralu is not talking about betraying his own LIVING people, because he already has accused them of being “unpatriotic” because they “wallow in the enemy's gifts of seductions ….” He is talking about all the DEAD Nagas who lost their lives in the 1950's and '60s, and since, fighting for the nationalist cause whose deaths would have been in vain if Iralu and others who think like him accept any arrangement with the GoI other than a sovereign Naga nation. In other words, Iralu is putting the dead ahead of the living, even if to do so would lead to the slaughter of the living. Now to quote the relevant words of the Kera article. “Naga National workers [seemingly referring to those Nagas who accepted jobs as a benefit of being a member of a scheduled tribe] now have become lazy and fat, wallowing in Indian money. “Nagas now drive luxury cars, lives [sic] in palatial bungalows, wear branded clothes and what not.... “With this false sense of Peace, security an stability India has corrupted us both materially and mentally.... We are seeing the rise of a generation who cares less about out birthright; to be free people. India and Myanmar is [sic] so happy that young Nagas now don't care about being a free Nation. India and Myanmar's goal of a divided Naga family can be seen.” Now let us be clear what Kera is really saying. He views all those who have accepted the benefits of being a scheduled tribe as “lazy and fat, wallowing in Indian money.” Moreover, they “drive luxury

cars, lives [sic] in palatial bungalows, wear branded clothes, and what not.” The first question we should ask Kera is, What group of people do you spend your time with? Because during my four previous trips to Nagaland since May 2015, I have gotten to know a number of families who received and are receiving their education, and have jobs, due to their status as a member of a scheduled tribe. And none of them, not a one, is “lazy and fat, wallowing in Indian money.” Nor are they driving “luxury cars,” nor are they living in “palatial bungalows.” They all live modestly and own, if they do own a car, a modest one. Perhaps Kera is spending time with those at the top of the food chain in Nagaland, that is, those who are corrupt and have power. But those are not the people I know nor are they the majority of the Nagas who have taken advantage of the benefits offered them as members of a scheduled tribe. And now I want to get to my main point. And it is not that Iralu and Kera have contempt and feel disgust for the average Naga. Those things are obvious. The main point is that, with this attitude, shared by all activists who are obsessed with the demand for a sovereign Naga nation, we can see why the activists care more about the dead Naga heros of the past than about the “fat and lazy” Nagas of the present, and are willing to demand a sovereign nation, even in the face of the possible destruction of the Naga people by the GoI. After all, to the activists, the average Naga alive now is dispensable, not worthy of living in the face of their demand for a sovereign nation. Nationalism is a concept; the Nagas are a living people. The activists are at peace with sacrificing the Naga people for the concept of a nation. It's as simple as that. But that does not end the conversation. Alexander Herzen, one of the great Russian revolutionary thinkers of the 19th century, had relevant things to say on the topic of sacrificing the living for a concept not yet in existence. First, I want to quote a world-famous political philosopher, Sir Isaiah Berlin, someone I was fortunate enough to have tutorials with at All Souls College, Oxford, in the fall of

1979. He had this to say about Herzen's views on this subject: Berlin said that Herzon “voiced a deep distrust (something most of his allies did not share) of all general formulae as such…and …of the great, official historical goals—progress, liberty, equality, NATIONAL UNITY, historic rights, human solidarity—principles and slogans in the name of which men had been, and doubtless would soon again be, violated and slaughtered, and their forms of life condemned and destroyed.” (My capitals.) Gary Saul Morson, reviewing a book on Herzen in a recent issue of The New York Review of Books (November 24, 2016, at page 48) states, “Most famously, the skeptic [here referring to Herzen] anticipates the dangers of continually sacrificing present people for the sake of a utopian future [in our case, the illusion of a sovereign Naga nation] that may never come. After all, utopian thinkers [like Iralu and Kera] reason, no finite sacrifice is too great for an infinite payoff. The skeptic counters: we must recognize that EVERY MOMENT, LIKE EVERY CULTURE, AND EVERY PERSON, IS AN END IN ITSELF.” (My capitals.) Finally, the words of Herzen himself. “If progress is the end, for whom are we working? Who is this Moloch [a Semitic god to whom children were sacrificed] who, as the toilers approach him, instead of rewarding them,only recedes, and as a consolation to the exhausted, doomed multitudes...can give back only the mocking answer that after their death all will be beautiful on earth? Do you truly wish to condemn all human beings alive today to the sad role of ...wretched galley slaves, up to their knees in mud, dragging a barge filled with some mysterious treasure and with the humble words 'progress in the future [in our case, a sovereign Naga nation in the future] inscribed on the bows?...This alone should serve as warning to people: an end that is infinitely remote is not an end, but, if you like, a trap; an end must be nearer—it ought to be, at the very least, the laborer's wage, or pleasure in the work done.” Beware of the activists of Naga nationalism: their dream of a future sovereign Naga nation is in reality the graveyard of living Nagas.

Union Ministry will insist on timely completion to avoid cost escalation. Meanwhile, it is encouraging to note that the Western Angami Public Organisation(WAPO) and the Chakhro Public Organisation (CPO) under whose jurisdictions the road passes through have given their cooperation publicly to the contractors who are given the works by the Union ministry. In the context of Nagaland, the public support, particularly those of the land owners, is the basic requirement for development. It is also a challenge to those Villages through whose lands the road passes, whether undue and unwarranted interferences from bad and anti-people elements be freely allowed to harass the workers at sites or hamper the progress of the work within their jurisdictions. As the WAPO and CPO have given their declaration to support the contractors, it is now the duty of everyone to extend cooperation for the success story. Nagaland desperately needs this road after 53 years of Statehood. The general public are anxious to have this 4-lane road in reality and not in news papers. Yet, the project has to be executed in Nagaland and not in Assam or Meghalaya. Therefore, this project can meet the same fate as the 4 nos. of 2-lane road under SARDPNE faced. The future of the 4 roads is now in the ICU of the Supreme Court of India. The worry is that those who harmed the 2-lane roads in question are still around and in a position to highjack the project. The site at those few spots where formation cuttings are on tells the story as we see the presence of security personals guarding the work sites. I intentionally stopped and asked one such on duty, and the reply was ‘Ami khan aha pichete dikdar nadiya hoishe, koi’. Be it any project in Nagaland, it becomes like carcass in African zoo which attracts wolves, foxes, crocodiles and vultures. (I am compelled to use unpolished vocabularies suiting the actions of those who were responsible for destroying developments.) These animals were largely responsible for stalling the progress of the 2-lane roads. The contractors of the 2-lane roads may not be perfect, and yet had the Govt. of Nagaland been determined much better achievement would have been made. Be it politicians or bureaucrats, barring few God fearing ones, the rest have become so immersed with

greed that they do have so much gut to squeeze their share of commission out of the project that comes on their way. Beside, may not be all, but many cadres in NPGs are experts in extracting percentage from development funds taking that role to be the sole purpose for which they are enrolled as national workers. Therefore, the combination of these forces which are craving to make money illegally out of any project may prowl on the 4-lane which is much stronger than those forces in the periphery desiring to have the project through. A time will come when the contractors may not be given congenial atmosphere at work site unless those animals are satisfied. A time will come when the contractors fail to get cooperation from the nodal authorities less huge commissions are doled out of their payments. All these illegal extractive mechanisms can be inflicted on the contractors whereby the quality workmanship is compromised or the work is placed under controversy and therefore delayed or abandoned. There is also another tendency whereby the innocent and magnanimous landowners or Villagers are incited to claim compensations unreasonably if the history is to be repeated here. To avoid embarrassment I will not reiterate mentioning the location, but some Naga officers, once upon a time, guided the landowners to convert the waste lands into costly orchard overnight ahead of inspection for the purpose of compensation. Some of those experts may still be around or the wisdom might have been passed down to their juniors who may like to make hay in the 4-lane sunshine. Should there be such spirit of competition amongst the landowners to take undue advantage on the project, the question will finally arise as to whether importance be given to road project or to pay compensation by the Union Ministry. This factor will too impede the progress of the work. The question is therefore whether the 4-lane Dimapur-Kohima road will become a reality or will it be left abandon like the 4 nos. of 2-lane roads. Because of our greed, because of our casualness and irresponsibility, if we fail to complete this project successfully this time, it may never come in near future. The project deserves to have the attention of all the right thinking citizens.

Reservation of single vacancy post for backward tribe Ajamao Lotha,

Kyong Colony, Dimapur

n the recently published advertisement by NPSC, for filling out of vacancies in the Nagaland government, through Combined Technical Services Examination 2016, and Common Educational Services Examination 2016, some of the vacancies are exclusively reserved for certain backward tribes. Some of which are: 1. Corrigendum/Notification No. NPSC/ADVT-1/04 dt. 26.10.2016: I. 1 (One) post of SDO (Class-I Gazetted) Item No. 3 (a) under Irrigation and Flood Control Department is reserved for B.T. Sangtam. II. 1 (one) post of Asstt. Mechanical Engi-

neer (AME) (Class–I Gazetted) Item No. 6 under Works & Housing Department is reserved for B.T. Yimchunger. III. 1 (one) post of Dy.SP (NPTO) (Class-I Gazetted) Item No.10 under Home Department is reserved for B.T. Sangtam. 2. Corrigendum No. NPSC/ADVT/ EDS-2012 dt. 26.10.2016 1 (one) post of PGT- Economics at Item No-30 under School Education, Department is reserved for BT.Chang. Will the NPSC justify or explain under what circumstance or legal ruling these single vacancy positions are 100% reserved for a particular tribe? Shouldn't reservation be only done in case of more than one vacancy in the same post? This is grave injustice to the eligible candidates from "forward" tribes and other backward tribes as well.

Nobody can decide for whom I should vote, that is my right alone Atsung Imchen Kolkata

2016 has not ended yet and newspapers are already flooded with this and that constituency stating their open support to a particular candidate and the irony is that they consider it as a step towards “Clean Election”. Talk about getting the wrong message and this will be the peak of it. When they’ve decided to support a particular candidate where does “Clean Election” comes in the picture? When they have decided to support a particular candidate it not only smears the very process of clean election with dirt but it is a dictatorial move to suppress an individual right and freedom of choice. Clean election is not just about an election without the use of money to buy votes but creating an environment where each and every individual can exercise his/her right without any influence or pressure to vote for the person he/she deems fit, unless this basic steps are met, it’s an insult to what clean election stands for and to those who has been working tirelessly to achieve this goal. This issue requires a revolt, not on the lines of violence but more on the lines of the youths, the educated new generation Naga’s who have seen the dirt and stench of how Naga’s land is rotting due to incompetent leaders, rebelling against such practices will not only show that we are not defenseless but also not afraid to fight the wrong that has been going for far too long in our land. The one lakh rupees or whatever amount was given to you during the elec-

tion will not bring a hospital in your district which could have saved your father, mother, brother, sister, that one lakh rupees is not going to bring quality electricity to your house, that one lakh rupees is not give your son and daughter the much deserved job he/she deserves because the job was given to someone who had a connection with a big shot and so on. That one lakh rupees is not worth losing all those mentioned above and those that follows. We’ve talked enough of corruption, we’ve talked enough of how corruption has been the cause of many problems, from basic health services missing to backdoor appointments, bad roads, poor electricity services, pathetic infrastructure etc. we had enough of it. Come 2018, it will be a showdown between the young and the old and it will be a sight to see. Come 2018 we will see if the Naga people have opened their eyes and do not elect those same old incompetent leaders or we’ll head back to the same old circle of hue and cry even when we had a chance to stop all that. Now is the time for the youths, those Students Unions, those youth leaders and organization to step up and raise their voice in their respective constituency and say “NAY!!” to all the malpractices including this open support to a single candidate, this open mockery of democracy. Our fate lies in our hand and we’ve to fight for it. (On a side note, it would be very much appreciated if print Medias do not support such practices by printing those open declarations by so and so constituencies when it goes against the basic freedom of the people.)

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

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Miss Sumi 2016 to be crowned today Contestant no 1 : Viyinali Kinimi

Contestant no 9 : Vilokali Zhimomi

Contestant no 2 : Toinali H. Aye

Contestant no 10 : Peniel Achumi

he much planned and awaited annual Miss Sumi 2016 will be held on Tuesday (November 8) at NER Agri Expo Site, 4th Mile Dimapur at 4:00 pm. The event will be graced by Minister for

Contestant no 3 : Kivitoli V. Awomi

Contestant no 11 : Vikani Swu

Roads & Bridges, Y. Vikheho Swu as the chief guest. For the first time in the history of Miss Sumi, the beauty pageant is going to be held in Dimapur jointly organized by Sumi Totimi Hoho and West-

Contestant no 4 : Toholi I. Kibami

Contestant no 12 : Toli T. Shohe

Contestant no 5 : Alikali V. Chophi

Contestant no 13 : Viboli V. Achumi

ern Sumi Totimi Hoho. The 17 contestants have been housed at Hotel Acacia, Dimapur since November 3 grooming them, providing various counselling sessions and taking them on various exposure trips.

Contestant no 6 : Hupetoli K. Kinimi

Contestant no 14 : Likini I. Awomi

Contestant no 7 : Alika Awomi

Contestant no 15 : Tolivi Tsuqu

The contestants will go through four rounds including traditional wear, modern ethnic round, designer wear and formal wear to judge them for the Miss Sumi title. There will be 10 sub-titles of various categories.

Contestant no 16 : K. Livika Sumi

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F Renowned Fashion Designer, Social-Worker Nabam Akaa from Arunachal Pradesh showcased her modern ethnic fusions tribal wear for men’s and women’s wear. Opang Jamir from Nagaland Supermodel and former Mister India International and Sumit Vats Television Actor fame at “Hitler Didi”, “Surya The Super Cop” and Journalist walked as Showstopper. Earlier this year Nabam Akaa has launched her label “Akaa Creations” and have opened up a boutique at Naharlagun, Arunachal Pradesh. Now she aim’s to take her label across the country. She has showcased her collections at London Fashion Week 2015, Northeast India Fashion Week 2015, Colours of Northeast Mumbai 2016 etc.

Deepika Padukone on Foreign Media’s Worst-Dressed List

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music awards event is almost always an occasion attended by more fashion mavericks than a film event would be. The red carpet is accordingly much quirkier - Lady Gaga, for instance, dials her sartorial flamboyance down for the Oscars. This permissiveness when it comes to big ticket style doesn't always go down well with everyone, as actress Deepika Padukone has discovered first-hand after wearing a custommade Monisha Jaising ensemble to the MTV European Music Awards on Sunday in Rotterdam. British tabloid Daily Mail has put Deepika and her bustier and belted skirt outfit on its worst-dressed list, branding it a 'Bollywood blunder.' "Indian actress Deepika Padukone may be stunning but her swamp green bralet and skirt combo did nothing for her sensational figure," wrote Daily Mail in its report. Daily Mail is the same tabloid that failed to recognize Deepika when she was photographed with tennis star Novak Djokovic. Others on the worst dressed list were Reality star Elettra Lamborghini, singer Charli XCX, TV actress Chloe Ferry and Australian television personality Charlotte Dawson. Our review of Deepika's outfit said it was one few others would have looked this great in. Deepika Padukone, who co-presented the Best Music Video Award with actress Nina Dobrev to The Weeknd, was at the EMAs courtesy her Hollywood debut xXx: The series co-stars Vin Die- new Bollywood film, in Return of Xander Cage, sel, Samuel L Jackson and which she plays Rani Padwhich releases January Nina. mavati, has started filming. 20. The third film in xXx Back home, Deepika's Source: NDTV

be allowed to be explored. Genres don't matter as long as we glorify His name, our songs are a mixed genre and they are very sing-able and easy to learn," says Fireflood vocalist Kekhriesenuo Ringa.

Aditya Pancholi convicted in 12 year-old assault case

ditya Pancholi is not known to have a decent track record. Whether it is his alleged relationship with Kangana Ranaut or the time when he was convicted of raping his exgirlfriend and socialite Pooja Bedi's minor house help, his name has always been marred with controversies, mostly in-

volving the ladies! Times of India has exclusively learned that Andheri court has now convicted actor Aditya Pancholi in a 12 year-old assault case and sentenced him to one-year simple imprisonment. Following the order, Court has now granted him immediate bail of Rs.12000. Source: TNN

Contestant no 17 : Inali Yeptho

The organizers, through a press release issued by Miss Sumi 2016 Media & Publicity Committee have once again cordially invited all former Miss Sumis to be a part of the event.

Fireflood to release first album early 2017 ireflood- a Bangalore based gospel band formed in May 2014 will be releasing their first album early 2017 featuring 12 of their originals. The band was formed with the motive to move people closer to God through gospel music. Targeting mostly young people going through depression or crisis in life, the band also celebrates the joy and blessings of being a Christian, the power of prayers and the unconditional love of Christ. "Gospel has many genres and they should

Contestant no 8 : Marrily V. Kiba

The band currently consists of six members; Jeven john and Kekhriesenuo Ringa on the vocals, Ethan Alrico as the drummer, Dakeri on the Piano, Algan (Rhythm guitar) and Willy (Lead). Jeven John is

also a member of the gospel rap rock band Transitpoint. The first album of Fireflood which will be released in 2017 will focus on music that heals the soul through the blessings of Christ. One of their songs "letting go" speaks about overcoming pain and depression by surrendering oneself completely to Jesus. "Letting go is so personal to me, I can relate to it and I’m sure a lot of people who have been under depression would relate to it," says Kekhriesenuo Ringa who is currently a vocal teacher at the Music Academy Kohima.

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'Lion' is a 'love letter' to my kids: Nicole Kidman

s ca r- w i n n i ng actress Nicole Kidman says her upcoming film 'Lion' is extremely close to her heart and she wants to dedicate it to her two adopted kids. The 49-year-old star, who adopted Connor and Isabella with her exhusband Tom Cruise, said she can totally relate to the film's plot, reported Entertainment Tonight. "I can see now, for 'Lion,' that it was important to me because I'm a mother with adopted children," Kidman said. The actress plays a mother in the film, who

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Messi reaches 500-goal mark, Bale keeps Madrid top All India Police football

Barcelona's Lionel Messi and Sevilla's Victor Machin "Vitolo" in action. (REUTERS)

MADRID, NOVEMBER 7 (AFP): Lionel Messi, with his 500th Barcelona goal, and Luis Suarez saved the Spanish champions from a second defeat in six days as they came from behind to win 2-1 at Sevilla on Sunday. Victory keeps Barca just two points adrift of Real Madrid, who were 3-0 victors over Leganes thanks to a double from Gareth Bale.

Madrid also announced that Cristiano Ronaldo will extend his contract with the European champions until 2021 on Monday. Messi inspired a spirited Barca fightback fresh from a 3-1 defeat at Manchester City in the Champions League on Tuesday after a first-half dominated by Sevilla. "There is no one like him and our ob-

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MADRID, NOVEMBER 7 (REUTERS): Cristiano Ronaldo has agreed to extend his contract with Real Madrid until 2021, the European champions confirmed on Sunday. Ronaldo will sign the new deal on Monday at the Santiago Bernabeu Stadium. Ronaldo is reported to be in line for an increase on his current salary, estimated to be 21 million euros ($23 million), making him the highest-paid player at Real Madrid. The Portuguese has collected one La Liga title, two King's Cups and two Champions League titles since joining Real from Manchester United in 2008 for a then world record 96 million euros but has had an inconsistent start to the current campaign. The forward failed to hit the target in a near anonymous display in Real's 3-0 win over Leganes on Sunday to mark five games without scoring at the Bernabeu, his longest run without a goal in front of Real's fans since he joined the club. Ronaldo's last goal at the Bernabeu came against Sporting Lisbon in the Champions League on Sept. 14. His only goal there in the league was against Osasuna on Sept. 10. Ronaldo has scored seven goals in the league and Champions League this term and made amends for his worst start to a season since joining Real by hitting a hattrick in last week's 4-2 win away to Alaves. The 31-year-old missed a series of chances against Legia Warsaw on Wednesday, however, and was seen venting his fury at Bale for not passing to him in the second half against Leganes. "Nothing is up with Cristiano, we always want him to score and at Alaves he scored three and that's that," said Zidane. "He always wants to score but it doesn't matter if he doesn't once in a while. I think he's playing well, working hard for the team. He obviously always wants to score but I think he's relaxed about it." Despite the player's current inconsistency, Zidane expressed his delight at Ronaldo extending his stay at the club. "I'm happy because he's the type of player who deserves to finish his career at Real Madrid," said Zidane, who saw out his playing days at the Bernabeu. "He's unique. His dream is to retire here, wearing this great white shirt, just like I did."

jective as a team is to look for Leo as much as possible," Barca boss Luis Enrique told Spanish TV station Movistar. "The capacity Messi has to play in any position and interpret what is happening on the field is laudable." With the cast of the Game of Thrones among those watching on in Seville, the game got off to a

frantic start. The hosts had two shots on goal inside 50 seconds, but from a Sevilla corner Barca broke forward at lightning speed and Suarez's effort from Neymar's layoff was brilliantly saved by Sergio Rico. Sevilla remained on the front foot for most of the first-half and got their reward on 15 minutes when Pablo Sarabia's pass bamboozled Sergi Roberto and Vitolo charged through to open the scoring. Sarabia passed up a great chance to make it two when he took the bizarre decision to backheel the ball towards the edge of the area when he had just MarcAndre ter Stegen to beat. Barca made Sevilla pay with another brilliant counter-attack to level two minutes before half-time as this time Messi curled Neymar's pass into the bottom corner. The goal was Messi's 500th for Barca including friendlies, but he should have had more after the break as only a brilliant block from Mariano and save from Rico prevented the Barca captain turning the game around. Messi turned provider

for the winner just after the hour mark as he teed up Suarez to drill the ball low past Rico. Rico produced an incredible stop to prevent Suarez making it 3-1, but a huge error from Ter Stegen at the other end nearly cost Barca the win as he flapped at a corner and Steven N'Zonzi headed inches wide the goal gaping.

Bale double

Earlier, Bale rounded off a fine week after signing one of the most lucrative deals in football history himself to keep him tied to Real until 2022. The Welshman earned his bumper new wage as he struck twice in seven firsthalf minutes before Alvaro Morata added a third 14 minutes from time. Bale outsprinted the Leganes defence as he latched onto Isco's through ball and rounded Jon Ander Serantes before slotting home from a narrow angle. His second was a scrappier finish as Bale pounced on a loose ball inside the area from Toni Kroos's freekick to bundle home from close range. By contrast, Ronaldo endured another frustrat-

ing afternoon as he was kept scoreless for the fifth time in eight La Liga appearances this season and didn't even manage a shot on target. The Portuguese has now gone five games without scoring at the Bernabeu -- his longest drought since joining Real seven years ago. "There is nothing wrong, he is not worried," said Real boss Zinedine Zidane about Ronaldo's slump in form. "He looks good, he is motivated, he likes to scores goals and even more so in this stadium, but he is calm." Morata completed the scoring for Zidane's men when he collected Kroos's pass before firing home at the near post. A fine day for Madrid was rounded off by the return of Luka Modric from injury and they even kept a first clean sheet in 11 matches to stretch their unbeaten run in all competitions to 28 games. Villarreal moved up to third with a 2-0 win over Real Betis. Meanwhile, Valencia's struggles continued as a 2-1 defeat at Celta Vigo leaves them just a point above the relegation zone.

Zlatan loves scoring 25,000th Premier League goal

MANCHESTER, NO VEMBER 7 (REUTERS): Zlatan Ibrahimovic was back to his irrepressible, boastful best on Sunday as he joked about the landmark 25,000th Premier League goal that signalled a change in his fortunes. The Swede ended his two-month Premier League goal drought by scoring twice in Manchester United's 3-1 win at Swansea City and had a lovely, typical Zlatan response on learning that the first of them had been a landmark in the League's 24-year annals. "Ah, no I wasn't," he responded thoughtfully after being asked on Sky Sports if he had been aware of the fact that he had just scored the 25,000th Premier League goal. "I thought that was only me who had scored 25,000!" Only Ibrahimovic could have come up with such a mischievous response after finally ending his most barren patch in front of goal for a decade. With his second goal, the 35-year-old 'Ibra-Cadabra' could also celebrate the 400th club goal of his magical career, which has taken in a host of Europe's biggest clubs like Ajax, Juventus, Barcelona, the two Milan giants and Paris St Germain. Without a league goal since September, Ibra was asked if he had been worried about his lean spell. "No, as long as you create the chances -- which I have been doing -- the goals will come. But the most important thing is the win," he said.

tournament begins

Nagaland Chef Minister, TR Zeliang during the opening day of the 65th BN Mullick All India Police Football Championship at the NAPTC Stadium, Chumukedima on November 7. Morung Express News Dimapur | November 7

The 65th BN Mullick All India Police Football Championship 2016 began on Monday at NAPTC Stadium, Chumukedima with Nagaland state Chief Minister, TR Zeliang as the chief guest. Encouraging the players from 39 participating teams all over the country, Zeliang said that for a uniformed and disciplined profession like police, games and sports should not be taken merely as an extracurricular activity but be treated as an integral part of fitness and discipline. “Whether you win or loss you should have the pride and satisfaction of participation,” he told the players and encouraged them to further the advancement of popular sports like football in the country. The Chief Minister also challenged the players to put in their best efforts and achieve greater heights while bringing laurels to their society and the nation. He later released the souvenir and declared the championship open. DGP Nagaland, LL Doungel delivered the welcome address during the programme which was attended by a host of police officers. This is the third time that Nagaland is hosting the BN Mullick Memorial Championship, the earlier ones being in 1999 and 2008. Nagaland lifted the trophy when it was played in Lucknow (UP) in 1997, and reached Third position in 1989 (Jaipur), 1996 (Shillong), 2002 (Dergaon) and 2004 (Kerala). The matches are being played in four different grounds within the Police Complex at Chumukedima: NAPTC Stadium, 1 NAP Ground, PTS Ground and Sports Complex Ground.

31 teams vying for 22nd Classic Cup 2016 Our Correspondent Kohima | November 7

Manchester United's Zlatan Ibrahimovic celebrates scoring their second goal. (Reuters)

Manager Jose Mourinho, much happier after a miserable week that ended with him having to watch Sunday's match from the stands because of a touchline ban, reckoned he never had any doubts about Ibrahimovic's efficacy either. With his other megaexpensive import Paul Pogba also delivering with a superb volley, Mourinho had an answer for those who have been wondering if he was beginning to 'lose' the dressing room at Old Trafford as he did at Chel-

sea last season. "The players believe in me and I believe in the players. That has never been the problem," he said. Then, though, Mourinho once again did his best to deflect criticism from himself by appearing to question the attitude of certain United players. "I want to say they (players) were influenced by some culture issues, influenced by a situation that has been going on for a few years," he told Sky Sports. "There is a difference between the brave, who

want to be there at any cost, and the ones for who a little pain can make a difference. "If I were to speak with the many great football people of this team, they will say many times they played without being 100 percent. For the team. For the team you have to do anything. That is my way of seeing." Ibrahimovic's attitude, though, has always delighted him although after the international break the Swede will miss the big match against Arsenal after picking up a fifth booking.

The 22nd Classic Cup 2016 under the aegis of Classic Club Kohima will start from November 10 till 30 at Khuochiezie (Kohima Local Ground) under the theme “Dream courage to achieve.” The champion will fetch a cash prize of Rs. 1.50 lakh while the runner-up will be awarded with Rs. 80,000. Altogether, 31 teams have registered for this tournament. The participating teams included: Barak FC, Crony FC, Lerie Youth FC, Tyrants FC, Kezieke FC, Upper Chandmari FC, Addax FC, Elite FC, PWDYO, Boys FC, Rising Star Meriema, Adroit Boyz Sechu Zubza, Ziekezou SC, Radiant FC, Headhunter, Naga FC, Unity FC, FC Kitsubozou, Intimidators, CBC (Calvary Baptist Church), Mt. Youth Club, Football Club Royals, Fraternity FC, Kuki United FC, Young Creepers FC, Yhome FC, Chiiziema FC, Gari- Ciko Gariphema, Renegades FC, Chedema FC and Street Hawk’s FC. The inaugural match will be played between Elite FC vs PWDYO. Meanwhile, the Challenger Cup between Kohima Press Club and Classic Club will take place on November 27 at 2: 00 PM.

Volleyball match at Akhegwo village DIMAPUR, NOVEMBER 7 (MExN): The 46 Assam Rifles under the aegis of HQ 5 Sector Assam Rifles organised a friendly volleyball match with the Apoksha Youth Club of Akhegwo village and troops of Akhegwo COB. Apoksha Youth Club won the match. A press note from the IGAR (N) informed that the post match ceremony was concluded with light refreshment with the players of Akhegwo village.

Rattled England face trial by spin against India

MUMBAI, NOVEMBER 7 (REUTERS): Alastair Cook's England seem to have neither the form nor the resources to repeat their 2012 heroics against an Indian team determined to cement their top test rankings in a fivematch series starting at Rajkot on Wednesday. England's two-test series in Bangladesh was meant to be a dress rehearsal for their batsmen who are likely to be subjected to relentless spin on similarly turning tracks in India. Instead, Cook and his men landed with bruised egos, having lost the second test in Dhaka inside three days to settle for a 1-1 share of the series against the world's ninth ranked

test team. They did not look very convincing in their victory in the Chittagong test either but bigger shocks awaited them in Dhaka where they lost 10 wickets in a session, exposing their frailties against spinners on turning wickets. The last time England toured India in 2012, Cook's side suffered a thumping loss in the opening test at Ahmedabad but then turned the tables on the hosts to win the fourmatch series 2-1. Since then, India have not lost a test at home, blanking Australia and West Indies, crushing South Africa and whitewashing New Zealand in September.

off-spinner Mehedi Hasan claimed 19 wickets in his debut series, with 38 of the 40 English wickets claimed by the slow bowlers. Off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin, who took 58 wickets in India's last seven home tests against South Africa and New Zealand, will be licking his lips at the prospect of bowling against the English batsmen.

India's players celebrate after the wicket of New Zealand's Kane Williamson. (REUTERS/Files)

Cook accepted his team would go into the series as the underdogs. "It's a big challenge," the 31-year-old told reporters in Mumbai. "Any time you

play the number one or the number two ranked team in their backyard, who are very comfortable in their conditions, it's a huge task for us. "It's a huge challenge

to these guys who have not played a huge amount of cricket in the subcontinent as a group." That showed in Bangladesh where teenage

ASHWIN-JADEJA COMBINATION Virat Kohli's India can also call on Ravindra Jadeja's left-arm spin to provide a foil for Ashwin, currently the top ranked test bowler. Batting might not prove to be the touring side's only challenge in the series. England's 2012 success

was built on the heroics of off-spinner Graeme Swann and left-armer Monty Panesar but their slow bowling resources have thinned. The likes of Moeen Ali, Gareth Batty, Zafar Ansari or Adil Rashid will have to conjure up something special to succeed against Indian's wristy and nimblefooted batsmen. The tourists received a timely boost with James Anderson cleared to join the test squad in India even though England's leading test wicket-taker, recovering from a shoulder injury, will miss the opener in Rajkot. India's only worry seems to be at the top of the batting order with openers Lokesh Rahul and

Shikhar Dhawan missing the first two tests while a third injured batsman Rohit Sharma has been ruled out of the entire series with a thigh injury. Batsman Karun Nair and all-rounder Hardik Pandya are vying to make a test debut in Rajkot, which will be hosting its first test at the Saurashtra Cricket Association Stadium. If England can boast one edge, it might be in its experience using the Decision Review System. The DRS, with all its component, will be employed for the first time in a bilateral series in India after years of resistance from the local cricket board which has agreed to accept it on a trial basis.

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