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We thought, because we had power, we had wisdom — Stephen Vincent Benet BJP told me to keep quiet, leaders never stood by me: Navjot Kaur

St. Mary’s Cathedral Hr. Sec School completes 25 years

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reflections

By Sandemo Ngullie

Henceforth i shall not overtake others cars from the wrong side. i shall not show off when riding my bike, i shall wear helmet. i shall not dri....

The Morung Express Poll QuEsTion

Vote on www.morungexpress.com sMs your answer to 9862574165 In the midst of systemic corruption, will an anticorruption political party be able to clean up the system in Nagaland State?

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Do you agree that an inactive lifestyle is a leading cause for heart diseases in Naga society?

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268 million kids to be overweight globally by 2025: Study

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LONDON, OcTOber 9 (IANS): In an indication that no policy interventions have proven very effective at changing current obesity trends, researchers have estimated that globally some 268 million children aged five to 17 years may be overweight by 2025.

On the assumptions of continued population growth given by the World Bank, the study projected a rise from some 219 million children in this age group in 2010 to 268 million children in 2025. Obesity alone rises from 76 million children in 2010 to 91 million by 2025, the study, published in the journal Pediatric Obesity, said.

“These forecasts should sound an alarm bell for health service managers and health professionals, who will have to deal with this rising tide of ill health following the obesity epidemic,” said study co-author Tim Lobstein from World Obesity Federation, London.

Researchers used sing data prepared by the Global Burden of Disease collaborative for 2000 and 2013.

Timed to coincide with this year’s World Obesity Day, on October 11, the investigators released data anticipating that obesity-related conditions will rise among children. In 2025, up to 12 million children will have impaired glucose tolerance, 4 million will have Type-2 diabetes, 27 million will have hypertension, and 38 million will have hepatic steatosis, the researchers estimated.

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india under pressure as world CCoFA to initiate indefinite NH-29 bandh from Oct 17 seeks third climate accord

OSLO/WASHINGTON, OcTOber 9 (reuTerS): India will face pressure to speed up its plans for cutting greenhouse gases used in refrigerators, air conditioning and aerosols when governments meet this week to hammer out what would be a third key deal to limit climate change in a month.

About 150 nations meet in Rwanda, from Oct. 10-14 to try to agree a phase down of factory-made hydrofluorocarbon (HFC) gases.

U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry will be among those attending.

A quick phase-down of HFCs could be a big contribution to slow climate change, avoiding perhaps 0.5 degree Celsius (0.9 Fahrenheit) of a projected rise in average temperatures by 2100, scientists say.

But India wants a peak in poor nations’ rising emissions only in 2031, to give industries time to adapt. More than 100 other nations including the United States, the European Union and African states, favour a peak in 2021.

“It really does matter how early the agreement kicks in,” said Jake Schmidt, of the U.S. Natural Resources Defense Council, which reckons India’s proposal would add the equivalent of almost a year of global carbon emissions to the atmosphere.

“We must get enough time before the phasing out period starts.

We are very clear,” Indian Environment Minister Anil Madhav Dave said on Oct. 1, according to the Times of India.

Use of HFCs, which can be 10,000 times more powerful than carbon dioxide as greenhouse

• Bandh to restrict movement of fuel tankers and Nagaland govt registered vehicles • Movement of other vehicles will not be disturbed

A boy catches fish in a dried-up pond near the banks of the Ganges river Allahabad. (REUTERS/File)

gases, is already declining in many rich nations.

An HFC accord would be the third big step this month to curb global warming after the 2015 Paris Agreement for a global shift from fossil fuels gained enough backing to enter into force and governments agreed a deal to limit emissions from aviation.

President Barack Obama, hailing the Paris Agreement at the White House last week, said HFCs and aviation would also help “build a world that is safer and more prosperous and more secure”.

The U.S. president has been keen to secure global climate agreements, meant to limit rising

sea levels, droughts, floods and heatwaves, as part of his legacy.

Last month, 16 governments including the United States, Japan and Germany and private donors such as Microsoft founder Bill Gates agreed an $80 million fund to help an early phase down of HFCs, hoping to persuade developing nations to sign up. Many industries are already moving.

“Unlikely as it may seem, a global HFC phase-down is backed both by leading environmental groups and the industry that makes and uses these chemicals,” said Frank Maisano, of the U.S. Airconditioning, Heating and Refrigeration Institute which represents companies such as Carrier Corp or

Honeywell.

“We and many others in the industry have started to phase out HFCs. But the process is not completed,” said Daniel Frykholm, spokesman for Sweden’s Electrolux which wants to halve its greenhouse gas emissions by 2020 from 2005 levels.

The HFC talks are part of the 1987 Montreal Protocol, which succeeded in cutting the use of chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs) to help protect the ozone layer, which shields the planet from ultraviolet rays that can cause skin cancer.

But the HFCs that have often replaced them, while better for the ozone layer, are powerful greenhouse gases.

DIMAPur, OcTOber 9 (MexN): The Co-ordination Committee on Fuel Adulteration (CCoFA) comprising of 21 civil society organisations today informed that it has decided to implement an “indefinite” bandh on the NH 29 in Nagaland state beginning October 17.

A press note from the CCoFA informed that this is the 1st phase of their agitation, which would imply total restriction on the movement of fuel tankers and Nagaland government registered vehicles along NH-29 (AH-1). “This is also to say that the movement of other vehicles shall not be disturbed anywhere in the state during the 1st phase of the agitation save for the blacklisted category of vehicles,” it added.

This was decided in a meeting held on October 8. This decision comes as per the public meeting resolution of September 10, wherein the committee had resolved for such in case the Nagaland gov-

ernment failed to institute a CBI enquiry on the fuel adulteration case within the time frame of 15 days.

“Therefore, with the expiry of the deadline, the CCoFA will carry out the bandh on National Highways in an indefinite manner but in phases,” the CCoFA said.

The CCoFA informed that volunteers will be deployed at strategic locations, including New Field Check Gate and Dillai Gate to carry out the public resolution.

“In case the state government still refuses to accede to popular demand, the CCoFA will be forced to widen the scope of the indefinite bandh and implement the next phase and so forth till the demands are met,” it added The CCoFa claimed that the state of Manipur is the “largest beneficiary of the fuel adulteration racket; up to 70-80% of the adulterated fuel consignment from Dimapur is disposed off this state.” “Therefore, the indefinite highway bandh on movement of fuel tankers and Nagaland government vehicles is in the interest of all right thinking citizens,” it added.

The CCoFA appealed to “our Manipur brethren to bear with the difficulty that may lie ahead but which nevertheless can be amicably settled if the Nagaland government does the right thing by calling the CBI in.”

‘Dream for a new Nagaland’ 28 year old woman found dead Morung Express news Dimapur | October 9

Secretary, Land Resources, Y Kikheto Sema on Sunday encouraged young children to start dreaming and work accordingly towards a better and new Nagaland since they are the ones who would gradually inherit and reap the benefits of what they sow now.

He was exhorting a gathering of around 7000 people at the 8th Children Festival organized by the Children Education Department, Western Sumi Baptist Akukuhou Kuqhakulu (WSBAK) at Shokhuvi village on Sunday morning.

He mentioned peace and unity as one of the main necessities towards changing present Nagaland into a better one.

Denouncing fratricidal killings, Kikheto pointed out that factionalism had rendered many children orphans.

“Many of you might be here whose parents work for Naga political groups. You should go back and tell your parents to let bygones be bygones and henceforth not to indulge in killings,” he told the children attending the programme. Citing his own example, Kikheto said that in his almost three

decades of stay in Kohima, the Angami people had not threatened or bothered him even once and that he was living in peace and harmony with the local people.

“Likewise, let people from other communities live in peace and harmony in your village, area etc,” he encouraged.

Meanwhile, according to Kikheto, no kind and number of seminars and conventions was going to bring miraculous change to Nagaland unless the election system was changed.

He admitted and regretted that being from a political family he was also a victim of the sick electoral system in the state. “Bargaining for votes, using money, muscle and gun power in elections will do nothing good for the public. With such system, Nagas cannot produce quality leaders and revamping of the electoral system is of utmost necessity for bringing in real positive changes in the society,” he added.

Executive Secretary, WSBAK, Rev. Dr. Hevukhu Achumi delivered the sermon and encouraged children to live and walk in the will of God to receive showers of blessings.

Earlier, Sumi Baptist Akukuhou, Valley View, Dimapur led the praise and worship service.

Morung Express news Dimapur | October 9

A 28-year-old woman was found dead in her house in Tenyiephe I on the morning of Sunday, October 9.

Dimapur Police informed today that Medovilü (28) was suspected to have been murdered with a sharp weapon on the night of October 8, between 10pm and 12am. She succumbed to multiple deep injuries administered on her head with a sharp object—the blows also injured her hands and wrists which she probably used to protect herself from the repeated assault, suspect the Police.

She is survived by two children. Due to a recent divorce, her daughter lived with her mother while her

son lived with the relatives of her former husband.

The victim lived alone in her house at Tenyiephi I, E Khel, and ran a small grocery shop close by her home. Her death was first reported to the victim’s mother by a neighbor at around 8:30am on October 9 after he went to her shop but found it closed, stated the Police. The neighbor found this an odd occurrence and went to call her from her home when he found her door unlocked, and a pool of blood next to the bed on which she lay.

The neighbor immediately intimated the victim’s mother and brothers who live in the same neighborhood. They were reported to have found her body in a pool of blood with only one

piece of clothing on her upper body, which led to suspicions of sexual crimes.

The Dimapur Police reached the spot in the morning and checked the area—only a mobile handset was found missing from the house while the weapon used to murder the victim could not be located. There was no sign of break-in either, informed the Police.

The body was taken for examination and Post Mortem by afternoon to the Dimapur Civil Hospital where it was confirmed that she had not been sexually assaulted. A detailed Post Mortem report will be made available to the Police in couple of days. Her body has been handed over to the family for last rites.

An FIR connected to the case has been filed at

the Diphupar Police Station under section 302 IPC (Murder) and the case is under investigation.

Body found in Khopanullah

A 23-year-old man drowned in a fishery pond at Khopanullah on October 9. Sarhuni (23) who hails from Lai village in Senapati district of Manipur drowned in a fishery pond during a picnic on Sunday afternoon. According to Dimapur Police, the man’s body was found by his friends who were with him at the picnic, who then reported it to the Police. His parents have refused a Post Mortem of the body, which will be taken to Lai village on October 10 to be laid to rest, stated the Police.

Kronu calls USA, Canadian investors to Nagaland Wildlife conservation: Most efficient way of saving earth our Correspondent Kohima | October 9

Parliamentary Secretary for Planning & Co-ordination, Evaluation & Monitoring Cell and Taxes, Neiba Kronu has called on various companies/share holders in the USA and Canada to come and explore, invest in Nagaland as the state is rich in mineral resources and has several untapped areas.

He conveyed this to various companies/share holders while accompanying an Indian delegation spearheaded by the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce & Industry (FICCI) to the USA and Canada from October 3 to 7 October 2016 with the support of the federal and provincial government.

The Federation of Indian Chambers of Com-

merce and Industry (FICCI) which was established in 1927 is the oldest Apex business organization which is also the voice of India’s industry and business. It provides a platform for networking and consensus building within and across sectors.

The main focus of the delegation is to connect between Canadian and USA organizations and financial institutions who are interested to work with India and invest in the infrastructure development of the country.

The Indian delegate was welcomed by Akhil Tyagi, Area Director –South Asia, Ontario, Ministry of International Trade, while Manab Majumdar, Assistant Secretary General, FICCI introduced the delegates to the dignitaries present and gave an open-

ing remark.

While discussing business with foreign companies, Kronu highlighted that the Government of Nagaland has decided to set up the Nagaland Investment Board (NIB) in order to attract investors and to keep business to business, people to people contact through public, private partnership (PPP) mode, joint venture etc.

Kronu also requested the funding agencies to come forward and invest in Nagaland as the state government is looking forward to infrastructure development in roads & highways, railways, air connectivity, power, agriculture, Inland waterways etc.

Earlier, Kronu also visited Israel to study the planning system and farming in the country.

our Correspondent Kohima | October 9

The Nagaland State’s Department of Environment, Forests & Climate Change maintains that wildlife conservation is the most efficient way of preventing the earth from getting depleted of its natural beauty.

In this, the department has called upon the public to learn about ways to conserve the wildlife. This message was conveyed to the people of the state during the observance of wildlife week in Nagaland by the department, which concluded Saturday.

In a ‘Do’s and Don’ts’ pamphlet on wildlife conservation, the department stressed on the need to encourage the people to discuss and learn about the significance of wildlife conservation.

With the successful wildlife conservation effort of the Chakhesang Public organization (CPo) and enforced by Chakhesang Youth Front (CYF), the wildlife population reportedly registered a drastic increase over the years in Chakhesang areas under Phek district. seen is a bird on the road side in Chozuba area. (Morung Photo/Chizokho Vero)

It highlighted some ways in which one can contribute towards saving nature and its living beings.

The guidelines included:

“do inform the authorities when you come across illegal activities concerning wildlife, do not hunt or involve in trade (sale or pur-

chase) of wildlife, do not buy bones, skulls, teeth, trophies, feathers or any other parts or whole of wild birds or animals, do not use wild animal as exotic food items, do not think of wild animal parts as having medicinal value, do not think hunting for wild animals as a sport.”

“Do not keep wild animals or birds as pets. Do not burn the jungles. Wildlife is best protected in its original habitat,” it stated.

The department stated that conservation of wildlife is a necessity for earth’s protection. “If the wildlife is not conserved, it will lead to disturbances which will adversely affect the ecological balance of the earth,” the department said.

Further, it cautioned that hunting and trade (sale) in wildlife is a crime and punishable offence.

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KVgOa island inaugurated st. Mary’s Cathedral Hr. sec school completes 25 years

Our Correspondent Kohima | October 9

The Kohima Village Gazetted Officers’ Association (KVGOA) Island was formally inaugurated today at the entrance of Nagaland Legislative Assembly (NLA) Secretariat here. KVGOA created the memorial in commemoration of its 25 years of existence as an accolade for the association and a token contribution to the public.

Inaugurating the same, KVGOA president Er. Keviletuo Yiese said the KVGOA Island is a symbolic step to show the association’s love and concern for Kohima city. He said it is precedent for others to follow suit and at the same time called upon other communities to come forward and beautify Kohima city.

“With full support and co-operation from the district administration, the roundabout/island was adopted for development and beautification,” said Dr. Menuosietuo Tseikha, convenor Jubilee Island Committee.

The Island selected for

KVGOA members during the inauguration of KVGOA Island on October 9. (Morung Photo)

development and beautification measures an area of 582.46 Sq.m with a perimeter of 91.16 meters.

Keeping in view the location of the Island in terms of security, usages, etc., minimum design elements consisting of traditional and modern materials were used in the KVGOA Island.

Five pillar stones skillfully hand-carved into the letters KVGOA was placed strategically in the middle of the oval island making the carved letters visible from all ends.

Focus light was provided for

illuminating the letters at night.

25 pillar stones of about 3’0”-4’0” height signifying the 25 years of KVGOA, each stone depicting a year starting from 1991 to 2016, have been placed at equitable distance along the periphery of the Island.

Railings with galvanized iron pipes and chains were used between the stones to act as a boundary restricting passage inside the island at the same time adding aesthetical purpose. Outdoor lamps were provided atop for safety of passersby at night.

‘Teachers need to be trained before entering classroom’

Kohima, october 9 (mexN): A 30day induction training course for elementary teachers of Peren and Kiphire was held from September 7–October 6 at the Training Hall, SCERT, Kohima.

In the valedictory function on October 6, Khrietuo Mezhur, Director, SCERT emphasized on the importance of training for teachers and said Primary and Elementary are the most important stages for children’s growth. Therefore, teachers need to be trained before entering the classroom, he stated, and urged untrained teachers to be trained. Pointing out that there are many untrained teachers, he also dwelt on the lack of Science and Mathematics teachers. He noted that the shortage of Science and Mathematics teachers has hampered in building a strong foundation for students in the two subjects, according to a press release.

Meanwhile, Additional Director, T. Sekhose said the prestigious status of

teachers has declined as compared to the previous years. He maintained this was not because of the students or any other factor, but teachers themselves as “they have not been able to perform as per the expectation of the public,” the release said.

Stating that we are living in a digital world today, he exhorted that teachers must update themselves. “A person who does not enlighten himself cannot enlighten others,” he said. He further urged the trainees to go back home and be an example in their teaching profession.

Highlights of the programme included welcome address by Moa Longkumer, Joint Director, a brief report on the training by Thebi Joseph Shupao, Research Associate, special song by the teacher trainees, comment about the induction training from the trainees by Temong Y. Tikhir and Azeu Nsa, report on exposure trip by Akiele Ndang and vote of thanks by Sonian Jemphang, Training-cum-Research Assistant.

Further, edges/hedges of different coloring leaves with low maintenance were planted along the periphery of the island. There is also a gate with 2 risers of steps at the entrance of the Island allowing entry during maintenance of the Island.

Meanwhile, a grand finale silver jubilee celebration of the KVGOA will take place on October 13, 1:00 pm at Kohima Village Council Hall. Minister for Environment, Forest & Climate Change Dr. Neikiesalie (Nicky) Kire will grace the occasion as the chief guest.

Ko h i m a , o ct o b e r 9 (mexN): St. Mary’s Cathedral Hr. Secondary School celebrated its Silver Jubilee with a cultural extravaganza on October 8. Dr. Niekiesalie Kire, Minister of Environment, Forest and Climate Change was the chief guest, while Asano Sekhose and Bishop James Thoppil were the guests of honour.

A press release from Fr. Sojan Xavier, Bishop’s House, Kohima informed that James Thoppil, Bishop of Kohima diocese lauded the achievement of the school for the last 25 years. Referring to the famous seven deadly sins mentioned

by Gandhi, namely wealth without work, pleasure without conscience, knowledge without character, business without morality, science without humanity, religion without sacrifice and politics without principle, he exhorted the students to unwind these deadly sins and become new band of students with principles and values in their lives.

Asano Sekhose, NBSE chairperson, in her speech, recalled the manifold blessing the school has received from God. She said that the school is what it is today because of the vision, sacrifice and dedica-

tion of the management. She also heaped adulation on the school for inculcating values and producing toppers in the state and thus contributing to the progress of the society. “It’s a day to remember the effort of the great teachers,” she stated.

She reminded that the foundation laid by the school for the growth of the children helps in forming them to be responsible persons in the society. She also invited the students to follow the formula, ‘pay attention and work hard’. She further reminded them that opportunity will not wait for them, rather it needs to be grabbed when it comes in their way. “For your better tomorrow, do the best today,” she added and also encouraged the institution to keep up the standard and pursue greater excellence in the future.

Meanwhile, Nicky Kire called St. Mary’s Cathedral Hr. Sec. School a mini Nagaland as it is a home for students who belong to various tribes. “Today we need to look at education from different perspectives, not only from the academic point of view,” he stated.

He also said that while many of the students’ aim is to have government job, “we” also need to earn

through other jobs as well. “No job is too small for anybody,” he added.

While referring to the alumni holding different positions in the society, he invited them to return to the school and contribute in whichever way possible.

In a direct reference to the teachers, he said that the teachers must be able to discipline and motivate the students through loving kindness, and they need to look at the children differently because they have all different talents and abilities.

He also emphasised on the dedication and support of parents towards their children. “We need to take responsibility for our children,” he asserted.

During the programme, the past and present Chairmen and Principals and Headmistresses of the school were specially honoured. Notable among them were Frs. OC Abraham (who founded the school), James Mlakuzhy, James KC, George Antony, and headmistresses.

A moment of silence was also observed to remember Late Sedeseno Isabella, one of the two teachers who served the institution since its inception.

Diocesan Vocation Camp held

chumuKedima, october 9 (mexN): A three-day Diocesan Vocation Camp (Diocese of Kohima) was held at St. Joseph’s Parish, Chumukedima from October 7-9.

Organized for students from classes 7 to 12, the camp was attended by 135 selected students from Carmel, Chumukedima, Holy Cross, Jalukie, Khonoma, Kohima, Longsa, Lozaphuhu, Medziphema, Peren, Razeba, Sanis and Thenyzumi parishes.

Rev. Fr. Thomas, Vocation Promoter, Diocese of Kohima, set the tone for the program. He said in the Bible, the word “call” is used most often to refer to God's initiative to bring people to Christ and to participate in his redemptive work in the world. He highlighted on Vocation as a call from God and not a career or profession, informed a press release from Fr. Thomas Toretkiu. He further cited that God has a purpose for each one of us.

Rev. Sr. Lucy Menuolhouno

Sd.P, speaking on the topic ‘Vocation to holiness’, said Vocation in the church is at the service of holiness. However, some such as the vocations to ordained ministry and consecrated life are the service of holiness in a thoroughly unique manner. It is to these vocations that she invited everyone to intensify through prayers.

Meanwhile, Rev. Fr. John Lichoi said that ‘Vocation to Service’ is a completely natural Vocation, because “human beings are by nature service minded, not being masters of their own lives and being, in their turn, in need of the service of others.” Service, he said, shows that “we are free from the intrusiveness of our ego. It shows that we are responsible to other people. And Service is possible for everyone, through gestures that seem small, but which are, in reality, great if they are animated by a sincere love.”

Rev. Fr. Victor Renthungo

shared how God manifested his plan for him to priestly vocation through different signs. He said all vocations are a call to be who we are—to discover ourselves in the light of our relationship as sons and daughters of the Father in heaven, who is love. “Thus, one’s true freedom is to live the greatness of this love which unites us to the heart of the Father within the context of one’s specific vocation.”

Rev. Fr. Gideon SJ spoke on ‘Vocation in the local church’. He said vocation in the local church will mean courageously responding to the local needs. He also said that following Christ through a life of total surrender is definitely challenging but rewarding. Therefore, he urged the children to pray continuously to find that inner desire.

Rev. Fr. John Poji from NIESSR, Dimapur emphasized on the necessity to have a positive attitude in life with the example of Nick, a physi-

cally challenged hero. He motivated the campers with the theme “Call to put out into the deep” through his innovative video clippings based on the attitude to be sensitive and help the people in need.

The Vocation Camp culminated with a high mass celebrated by Rev. Fr. Mathew Thuniampral, Director Shalom, Chumukedima. In his reflection, he asked the campers and the faithful, “Does gratitude keep us connected with the giver of the gift?” The attitude of gratitude, he stated, keeps us focused on the source of life, love each new day.

He urged the campers to develop an attitude of gratitude for all the blessings they received from God. On the closing day, Most Rev. Dr. James Thoppil, Bishop of Kohima urged the campers to take vocation as a challenging step in life.

He added that becoming priests and religious sisters imply service to humankind with dedication.

ANDMSA Wokha unit calls meeting WoKha, october 9 (mexN): All Nagaland District Ministerial Service Association (ANDMSA), Wokha unit will have a general meeting on October 13, 10:30 am in the conference hall of the District Planning & Machinery Cell office, Wokha. Therefore, all categories of district minIn an encouraging move, some unemployed youth in Pfutsero area of Phek district have isterial employees have ventured into selling organic vegetables along the NEC road between Pfutsero and Kami been requested to attend village. (Morung Photo) the meeting without fail.

Durga Puja greeTings

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dimapur, october 9 (mexN): Naga People’s Front (NPF) has extended happy, peaceful, and prosperous Durga Puja greetings to all. “During this Puja season, let us remind ourselves that God Almighty has kept us safe and sound, showering his blessings upon us all, irrespective of greed, colour or faith under peaceful and conducive atmosphere, with the privilege to celebrate Durga Puja, the ceremonial worship of the mother goddess,” stated a press release from NPF Media & Press Bureau.

In a separate press note, BJP Nagaland State President Visasolie Lhoungu, office bearers, and members of the party wished the citizens bountiful blessings on the occasion of Durga Puja. “The BJP Nagaland cherishes the colorful cosmopolitan character of the society and takes delight in the joys of various

religions and communities that come alight during festivals bringing about understanding, love and cooperation between different members of the society,” stated the press note from Jaangsillung Gonmei, General Secretary (Media), BJP Nagaland.

MLA Tovihoto Ayemi also extended heartiest Durja Puja greetings to the Hindu community of Dimapur and wished that the festive season enrich the life of every devotee with joy, peace and harmony.

Meanwhile, he appealed for an environmental and ecological conscious celebration marked with lots of happiness and camaraderie among the people. “Let the festive significance of the victory of good over evil be emulated and exhibited in our day-to-day life for a harmonious living among different communities,” he added.

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Difficulty in thinking clearly and doing activities Repetitive and irrational thoughts Sudden changes in habit, moods and concentration Seeing and hearing things that are not there Repeated thoughts of suicide and suicidal behaviours Persistent feelings of anger, fear, worry, guilt or sadness or happiness Excessive use of unprescribed drugs, alcohol or tobacco Change in overall personality of an individual, in social interactions and problems in occupational functioning

WHERE CAN YOU AVAIL HELP IN NAGALAND? Mental health facility is now available in District Mental Health Programme (Dimapur & Mokokchung districts) attached to

Meeting postponed tsemiNyu, october 9 (mexN): The fourth coordination meeting of St. Peter's Catholic Church Tesophenyu golden jubilee steering committee and sub-committee scheduled on October 10 has been postponed to October 23 “due to unavoidable circumstances.”

B.Ed Trainees' Union, UCTE inaugurates office Kohima, october 9 (mexN): B.Ed Trainees' Union, UCTE conducted ‘office inauguration day’ on October 7 with Dr. Etsimo Odyuo, Principal, Ura College of Teacher Education (UCTE), as the guest speaker. A press release informed that Dr. Etsimo encouraged the trainees’ union to give their best effort to work for the welfare of the students and the college as a whole during their tenure and reiterated the college motto of ‘Marching forward’ in everything they do. The authorities also provided computer and other essential things for the smooth functioning of the union, it added. The programme was chaired by Inock Wanth, General Secretary and keynote address was presented by Rhutsomu Pfithu, Vice President of B.Ed Trainees' Union, UCTE.

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NCC Air Wing cadets undergo flying training Facebook grants $40,000 for Manipur youth’s app

Team to represent NE at All India Vayu Sainik Camp

DImApUr, OcTOber 9 (mexN): The 75 NCC Air Wing cadets from Nagaland and other North Eastern States for the first time flew Zen Air CH 701 aircraft in Dimapur. The aircraft has been particularly flown in for them from Aizawl for flying training.

The flying training turned into actual flying under supervision of training staff posted under North Eastern Region NCC Directorate Shillong and it coincided with the 84th anniversary of Indian Air Force, stated a press release received here.

The Additional Director General, NCC, North Eastern Region took special interest in overcoming administrative and technical hurdles making the dream of NCC cadets come true, it added.

NCC Air Wing cadets in Dimapur who are undergoing flying training to participate in the All India Vayu Sainik Camp scheduled to be held in Jodhpur, Rajasthan.

NCC Air Wing cadets in Dimapur are undergoing flying training since October 3 to participate in the prestigious All India Vayu Sainik Camp scheduled to be held in Jodhpur, Rajasthan from October 16, where selected 40 cadets will represent the North Eastern

Region. All Air Wing NCC units of North Eastern Region are actively participating in the training, according to the release.

The present flying training is a precursor to the training which the cadets will undergo subsequently when two newly acquired GARUD

Microlite aircraft join the 1 Nagaland Air Squadron NCC next year.

The 1 Nagaland Air Squadron NCC under NCC Group Headquarters Kohima shall be the pioneers to operate the newly acquired Slovekian made Garud aircraft in the entire North East.

GUWAHATI, OcTOber 9 (TNN): A Manipuri youth based in Singapore has got a grant of $40,000 fromFacebook to develop a mobile application which he founded in 2015.

Monish Karam, 35, the founder of Jobsenz, said, "Forty thousand US dollars from Facebook is meant to build, grow, and monetize the application. We are using it for marketing and Amazon AWS server infrastructure," Karam told TOI. FbStart initiative, Facebook's worldwide program which helps mobile startups, selected Jobsenz for its impressive development.

"We applied for it and the minimum criteria is to have an app which has gained some traction. According to Facebook, the app was chosen because

of its impressive development so far and its potential for continued growth. We have already crossed a significant number of downloads in India," said Karam, who is from Imphal.

From job search, multilingual resume builder to preparing for jobs or exams with live exams, flashcards and study notes, the application provides a complete solution. "It includes a marketplace where coaching centers or educators can sell or share their course content directly to students or job-seekers," added Karam.

Earlier, Karam had received an entrepreneurship award while studying for his MBA at the National University of Singapore and IE Business School in Madrid. With that money, Karam started a software

product (recruitSenz) which was later sold to a company in Singapore.

"While working on recruitSenz, we realized we missed to add an interface website for candidates to apply for jobs created in recruitSenz. We turned this missing feature into a new product (Jobsenz)," he added. With the assistance from Facebook, Karam is hopeful of expanding his reach even further." So far, we were working in stealth mode as the focusing was on product market fit. With the download growth and validation from Facebook, we believe users can now benefit from its full features. Going ahead, we will be bringing in some funds to enhance our features for a wider reach in India, Sri Lanka and Bangladesh," he said.

Southern Angami Catholic KVK Tuensang conducts training on Free dog vaccination, consultation Juniors’ Association’s camp ‘Soil Health & Fertility Management’ for pet animals at Kohima Village JAKHAmA, OcTOber 9 (mexN): Southern Angami Catholic Juniors’ Association’s (SACJA) camp was held under the banner of ‘Have faith in God’ (Mark 11:22) at Mary Help of Christians Church, Jakhama from October 7–9 with Reverend Father Jerome Veigas SJ, Parish Priest as main celebrant. It was organised by Southern Angami Catholic Youth Association (SACYA).

A press release informed that the following resource persons spoke on their respective topics: Rev. Vilezo George - Religious life and the Eucharist; Sister Neiketunuo Catherine Thakro, Vocation Promotor, Tabor Provincialate, Dimapur - The life for seminarian; Khrievino Elizabeth - Have faith in God; Zhoto Stephen - Holy life; Tosovi Philip - The love of Mother Mary.

During the camp, singing and quiz competitions were held. The ‘best discipline’ award was given to Kidima Catholic Juniors’ Association.

Prizes to the winners were given away by Reverend Father Victor D’Mello SJ, Principal of Loyola Higher Secondary School, Jakhama. A total of 390 juniors from different villages of Southern Angami Catholic churches took part in the camp.

AR ex-servicemen rally in Dimapur on October 20

DImApUr, OcTOber 9 (mexN): The 6 Sector Assam Rifles will conduct an Assam Rifles ex-servicemen rally at Kashiram Basti, Dimapur from 9:00 am to 2:00 pm on October 20.

The rally is aimed at reaching out to the Assam Rifles ex-servicemen belonging to districts of Dimapur and Peren.

A press release informed that the rally will provide Assam Rifles exservicemen an opportunity to resolve their grievances related to pensions, canteen facilities, medical facilities or any other aspects concerning them.

The event will include stalls manned by representatives of Pension Cell, Record Branch, Pay and Allowance Office, Assam Rifles Ex-servicemen Association (ARESA) and State Bank of India.

For resolution of any other issue a General Grievance Cell will be established, where specific problems of Assam Rifles ex-servicemen will be registered and on the spot advice will be provided. For welfare of exservicemen, an Aadhaar Card Stall, Canteen Smart Card Stall, Waste Management Stall, ICICI Bank Stall, Postal Branch Stall and employment forum will also be established.

To address the medical issues of Assam Rifles ex-servicemen, a Medical Camp will also be conducted alongside the exservicemen rally wherein free checkup and free medicines will be disbursed. It will also provide facilities of an eye specialist, ENT specialist, dentist, and female doctor.

Cultural events and felicitation of Veer Naris/ Gallantry Award Winners/ War Veterans has also been planned as part of the event. Apart from districts mentioned above, any other ex-servicemen belonging to Nagaland may also form part of the event.

There will also be lunch for the ex-servicemen. For further details of the programme, Assam Rifles ex-servicemen have been requested to contact the Helpline Number 03862248486.

DImApUr, OcTOber 9 (mexN): Farmers from Helipong, Konya, Kejok, Angangba, Kuthur, Sansomong & Alisopur villages attended a four-day training programme on ‘Soil Health & Fertility Management’ in Tuensang from October 5-8.

The training was conducted by the Division of Soil Conservation, Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Tuensang division at Chang Khulie Setshang Hall, Tuensang.

A press note informed that during the training, the course in charge, Imtilemla SMS (Soil Conservation) covered topics like awareness on why and how

to adopt soil conservation measures in the fields; different types of conservation measures; and why soil and water conservation is important for maintaining soil fertility.

Other topics included soil testing for soil fertility management and soil sampling; fertilizers and principles of fertilizer application; Integrated Nutrient Management, nutrient technology package for pulse crops etc.

Resource person Tokiho Achumi, SMS (Agronomy) presented slide shows on life in the soil and explained many benefits of soil flora and fauna and

how all components work together and comprise the soil environment. He also covered topics on different ways to improve soil health and fertility.

The other resource person, Seveto Nyekha (Program Assistant) also trained the farmers on importance and uses of biofertilizers, composting and vermicomposting. He said these methods are economically and practically feasible for the farmers of the district for maintaining a healthy soil.

At the end of the training, the farmers were presented certificate by the Programme Coordinator Dr. Keviletsu Khate.

KOHImA, OcTOber 9 (DIpr): A free dog vaccination and consultation for pet animals was conducted in all the four Khels of Kohima Village on October 8. It was organized and sponsored by the Kewhimia Veterinarians in commemoration of KVGOA Silver Jubilee.

According to a press release, the camp was organized for the villagers to enable them to get their pet dogs anti rabies vaccination in order to prevent their pets from serious canine diseases like distemper, rabies and hepatitis. It was also informed that regular annual vaccination will pro-

AR jawans sensitized on TB, ANNOUNCEMENT Eden Medical Centre, Dimapur will be organizing the 11 Annual Conference of HIV/AIDS, tobacco control Radiation Oncologist of India, North East th

DImApUr, OcTOber 9 (mexN): The 32 Assam Rifles held an awareness programme on TB, HIV/AIDS, tobacco control, and vector borne disease and immunization at Kashiram Basti, Dimapur on October 8. It was organised under the aegis of 6 Sector Assam Rifles in coordination with the Chief Medical Officer’s office, Dimapur.

In his inaugural speech, Col. VS Shikarwar urged the jawans and their families to follow and inculcate good healthy habits and also spread the knowledge of healthy living to the near and dear ones.

The resource persons were Dr. Tetseo, National

Tobacco Control Programme, Dr. Moa, National Vector Borne Disease Control Progamme, Dr. Lanuakum, District Programme Officer on Immunization and RCH, Dr. Panger for TB Control Programme and Yanger on HIV/AIDS. A press release stated that the programme was also graced by Col. Mahinder Singh, Addl.

DIG, HQ Sector 6 and Dr. K. Vikato Kinimi, Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Antoly, Deputy Chief Medical Officer, and was attended by Dr. C. Yanpo Kithan, ZLO Dimapur, Dr. Albert and staff under Lengrijan SC besides jawans and their families and personnel under 32 Assam Rifles.

Zonal Chapter on the 21st & 22nd October 2016. Renowned resource doctors from Tata Memorial Hospital Mumbai, AIIMS New Delhi, Fortis New Delhi, Medanta Medcity New Delhi, Apollo Hospitals Kolkata and Bilaspur and all over the North-East will be participating. Doctors who want to participate in this conference are requested to register their names on or before the 15th October 2016 by email at nearoidimapur@gmail. com or by contacting Mr. LOKTINOBA @ 9089277223. Registration will be limited to first 60 doctors only. No registration will be entertained after 15th October. Registration fees will be ` 2000/- (Two Thousand) and can be paid in cash on the first day of the conference.

CME CREDIT HOURS will be allotted accordingly to all the participants. Details of the scientific program are posted on www. edenmedicalcentre.org and on the Facebook page Eden Medical Centre, Dimapur.

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To achieve their end, they use dubious advertisements depicting Indian Navy address, website details, false certificate and email etc to deceive unsuspecting job seekers.

It is informed that recruitment of sailors is undertaken by Directorate of Manpower Planning and Recruitment (DMPR) of the Indian Navy whereas adequate publicity is undertaken by way of recruitment advertisement published in Employment News/leading newspapers across the country. All the details are also put on DMPR official website www.joinindiannavy.gov.in as per the schedule. It is reiterated that there is no requirement for anyone to pay any money at any stage of recruitment including filling of application form, written test, physical fitness test, medical examination and merit list.

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tect the pets’ health as well as keep the human members of the family healthy and well since some canine illness can be transferred to human.

The camp was conducted with two booths set up in L. Khel, one booth in T. Khel, two booths in P. Khel and another one in D. Khel administered by two Veterinarians, two Veterinary Field Assistant and staff from CVO and VS Kohima in each booth.

A total number of 374 pet dogs were vaccinated with anti rabies vaccine and a number of 78 pet dogs were given free consultation.

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Festivity to elude real estate BSNL to increase data capacity by up to twofold this season: AssochAm New Delhi, OctOber 9 (iaNS): Despite the RBI lowering its interest rate by 0.25 per cent, the real estate sector is unlikely to record higher sales during the ongoing festive season, an Assocham survey said on Sunday.

"Buried under high debt and inability of developers to complete and hand over pending projects well beyond commitments to hard-pressed consumers, the troubled housing sector is not witnessing any festive activity this year despite the latest cut in the policy interest rate by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI)," the Associated Chambers of Commerce & Industry of India (Assocham) survey said.

The survey is based on information gathered from 250 builders in DelhiNCR, Mumbai, Bengaluru, Chennai, Kolkata, Ahmedabad, Hyderabad, Pune, Chandigarh and Dehradun.

The Assocham said the demand for new projects is low while new launches have come to a trickle, marked by a lack of consumer confidence and cash deficit of the builders.

"The demand for new launches has come down by over 50-60 per cent in Delhi-NCR and Mumbai, while it is lesser by about 40-45 per cent in Hyderabad and Chennai," the survey said.

"In Bengaluru, the activity has come to a total

New Delhi, OctOber 9 (Pti): Gearing up to compete with private players, state-owned telecom firm BSNL plans to ramp up its mobile broadband capacity by up to twofold to 600 terrabyte (TB) in a month.

"We are seeing enormous increase in usage of mobile data on our network. We will be increasing our data network capacity to deliver high-speed 3G and other services. In South, we will double the capacity to 600 TB and in other zones, it will be up to 450 TB by November," BSNL Chairman and MD Anupam Shrivastava told PTI.

MuMbai, OctOber 9 (iaNS): Reliance Jio Infocomm (Jio) has created a world record by grossing 16 million subscribers in its first month of operations, a company statement said here on Sunday.

A labourer sits atop a steel girder at the construction site of a hospital building in AhmedThe company commerabad, India, may 6, 2015. (REUTERS FILE PHoTo) cially launched its services standstill, first by the de- move in property rather cent in prices this festival on September 5. molition drive and then by than going for under-con- season," Assocham said.

"We are delighted and Cauvery dispute agitation," struction property. But, not The unsold invento- humbled by the overit added. many properties fall in this ry pressure in NCR is the It found that nearly 8-10 category," said Assocham highest in comparison to million workers engaged Secretary General D.S. other cities. in building and other con- Rawat.

"The region's residential struction activities face unPrices for 3 BHK, 2 BHK market still has an estimatcertain future if the sector and single-room flats have ed 170,000 units of unsold New YOrk, OctOber does not revive. seen a correction by 30 per inventory, which is approx- 9 (Pti): Five Indian-Ameri"Whatever market is cent in Noida, 25 per cent in imately 30 per cent of the cans are among the richest in there, it is mainly for the Gurgaon and 15 per cent in units under construction," the US, according to a Forbes list of 400 people which has end-users and not for in- some key areas of Delhi, yet the chamber said. vestors; so, sale has in- the demand stays subdued, Property analysts have been topped by Microsoft's creased for the smaller the survey found. predicted that till March co-founder Bill Gates for the units (2 BHK and 3 BHK)," "The resale or second- next year, the demand for 23rd year in a row.

Symphony Technolthe survey revealed. ary market is also dull this plots, houses and flats may "Customers are prefer- festival season, marked by drop by at least 15-20 per ogy founder Romesh Wadhwani, co-founder of outably looking for ready-to- drop of at least 20-25 per cent, it added. sourcing firm Syntel Bharat Neerja Desai, Airline veteran Rakesh Gangwal, entrepreneur John Kapoor and Silicon Valley angel invesforeign currency assets.

US $1.468 billion to US serves declined US $236.4 tor Kavitark Ram Shriram In the previous week, $346.71 billion, the Re- million to US $21.406 bil- have featured in Forbes' 'The the reserves had risen by serve Bank said. Foreign lion, the apex bank said. Richest People In America US $1.166 billion to US currency assets, expressed The special drawing rights 2016' list. $370.766 billion. Previous- in US dollar terms, include with the International The list has been topped ly, they had touched a high the effect of appreciation/ Monetary Fund decreased by 60-year-old Gates who of US $371.279 billion in depreciation of non-US by US $3.3 million to US has a net worth of 81 billion the week to September 9. currencies such as the $1.487 billion, while the dollars.

Foreign currency as- euro, pound and the yen reserve position with the Gates keeps pushing to sets which are a major held in the reserves. fund dipped by US $5 mil- save lives in the developcomponent of the overAfter remaining steady lion to US $2.385 billion, ing world through efforts to eliminate polio, attack maall reserves surged by for multiple weeks, gold re- the apex bank said.

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The board requested the PWD to look into the matter. Proposal for registration of Seyochung Village Government Employees Union was discussed. The board after thorough deliberation decided to forward the same to the Government for necessary action. Application for financial assistance to Mecedonian Prayer House submitted through the DPDB Chairman was discussed. However, in the absence of chairman of the board, the same could not be discussed and therefore was redirected to the chairman for necessary action from his end.

Wildlife Week celebrated DiMaPur, OctOber 9 (MexN): Wildlife Division, Dimapur and Intanki National Park, Peren jointly celebrated Wildlife Week on October 8 at Jalukiekam village with the theme ‘Speak for the voiceless (wildlife)’.

Bano Haralu, Managing Trustee, Nagaland Wildlife & Biodiversity Conservation Trust (NW&BCT), who was the chief guest, in her address, expressed concern over the drastic decline of wildlife in Nagaland due to deforestation and hunting.

Pointing out that conserving wildlife is of utmost importance as Naga culture is closely connected with nature and wildlife, she maintained that decline or extinction of wildlife species like hornbill would be like losing Naga identity.

She further noted that in nature, there is no greed but only interdependence among the living organisms and dependence on the environment.

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data free till the end of this year. From January 1, the company will offer unlimited 4G data at starting price of Rs 19 but the 'unlimited' 4G usage will remain valid during night hours.

Shrivastava said that BSNL is ready to compete with any telecom operator in the market. "... We will match any tariff in the market. It will be as competitive as any of the players in the market.

We are already offering 300 GB of data usage for Rs 249 per month on fixed broadband connection. It is valid for six months and no other operator has been able to match it," Shrivastava said.

whelming response across India to the Jio Welcome Offer. Jio is built to empower every Indian with the power of data," said Mukesh D. Ambani, Chairman, Reliance Industries Limited.

"We are delighted that people have recognised this and are utilising our services to the fullest. We are customer-obsessed and committed to improve

every day to exceed expectations of our customers," he added.

"Jio has achieved this growth faster than any other telecom operator or start-up in the world, including the likes of Facebook, WhatsApp and Skype," the statement said.

Jio has introduced Aadhaar-based paper-less Jio SIM activation across 3,100

cities and towns.

"This enables the customer to complete the SIM activation process in a matter of minutes, with only his or her Aadhaar number," the statement said.

"This process will be extended across the country and fully stabilised for satisfactory on-boarding experience in the next few weeks," it added.

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DPDB Kiphire meeting held l e i s u r e kiPhire, OctOber 9 (DiPr): The monthly meeting of District Planning & Development Board (DPDB), Kiphire was held on October 5 at Deputy Commissioner’s conference hall, Kiphire.

The Deputy Commissioner of Kiphire, Sedevikho Khro, who was the chairperson, informed the board that seed exchange programme-cum-seminar in the district at Kiphire HQ will be hosted by the Akehta Sangtamlaru Thsingmujang (AST).

The board also discussed agendas on repairing of approach road to sub jail which was affected

in data usage. In July it was around 279 TB which has now gone up to 353 TB," Shrivastava said.

He said that average data download per customer under the plan has been around 2.2 gigabyte (GB), which means 66 GB per customer in a month.

This corresponds to storing of around 100 Bollywood movies in a month in medium resolution on smartphones.

On the other hand, at a price of around Rs 1,100, private telecom operators data download limit is in the range of 7GB to 11 GB. New entrant Reliance Jio is offering unlimited 4G

Jio enrols 16 million customers in 26 days

India's forex reserves touch record high of $372 billion MuMbai, OctOber 9 (Pti): India's foreign exchange reserves scaled a new high of US $371.99 billion, up US $1.223 billion for the week to September 30, as per the Reserve Bank data. The central bank said the increase was primarily on account of a US $1.468-billion surge in the

The loss-making staterun telecom firm did not participate in the spectrum auction and is making efforts to monetise its existing mobile airwaves.

Shrivastava said the recently launched unlimited 3G scheme for Rs 1,099 is one of the key reasons for increase in demand for mobile data on BSNL network.

The plan offers unlimited access to 3G without any speed restriction for a period of 30 days.

"In 2012, data usage on BSNL network was around 80 TB. After recent unlimited 3G Internet scheme we have seen sudden jump

Warden, Dimapur spoke about the importance of observing Wildlife Week every year and called upon the students, youths and all concerned to care for wildlife, speak for the voiceless (wild animals), and learn loving wildlife as the future of wildlife depends on “us”.

Heuneilung, Field Director, Intanki National Park urged the students to inculcate love and affinity towards wildlife. Dr. Zubeni (IFS) highlighted the interdependence in nature and how extinction of one species can affect others and the environment. N.G Sangzu, GB, Jalukiekam village also spoke on the occasion.

Singing and drawing based on ‘Nature and wildlife’ were done by students from different schools during the programme, which was attended by Village Councils of the fringe villages of Intanki National Park, students, youth, national workers and officials and staff of the wildlife wing.

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laria and expand childhood vaccinations as head of the world's largest private charitable foundation the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, Forbes said.

Wadhwani, 69, has been ranked 222nd on the list with a net worth of three billion dollars.

The IIT Mumbai and Carnegie Mellon alumnus is the chairman and CEO of Symphony Technology Group, an empire of 17 data, technology, healthcare and analytics companies that together take in more than USD 2.8 billion in annual revenue, Forbes said.

Last year, Wadhwani announced that he planned to commit up to USD 1 billion to fund entrepreneurship initiatives in India.

Desai ranks 274th on the list with a net worth of 2.5 billion dollars.

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The 73-year old is the chairman of two drug outfits - Akorn, which specializes in "difficult-to-manufacture" prescription drugs and Insys Therapeutics, which produces an opioid for cancer patients.

Shriram ranks 361 on the list and has a net worth of 1.9 billion dollars.

An early Google backer, Shriram, 59, has sold of most of his stock but remains on the board of its parent company, Alphabet, Forbes said.

Since 2000, Shriram has been investing in young technology startups through his firm, Sherpalo Ventures.

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The 63-year old IIT alumnus is an airline veteran who made his fortune from InterGlobe Aviation, the parent company of his budget airline IndiGo, India's largest by market share.

Gangwal co-founded IndiGo, headquartered outside Delhi in 2006 with one aircraft.

The Miami resident owns more than 40 per cent of the company and now serves as a board member, Forbes said.

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NPcc launches scathing attack on Nagaland bJP on secularism Accuses NPF of being a ‘Yes’ regional party to BJP Dimapur, OctOber 9 (mexN): NPCC today launched a scathing attack on Nagaland BJP on secularism and said that the Party is in a denial mode as it is “against freedom of religion” “Whatever happened against Christians has happened in BJP ruled states and by BJP frontal organizations. It has escalated when BJP came to power in 2014,” alleged the Nagaland Pradesh Congress Committee (NPCC) President K. Therie in a press note received here.

The State Congress was responding to a Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Nagaland rejoinder that the Party has no agenda of “Hindunisation” as assumed and NPCC’s criticism around the view that BJP is non-secular is “nothing but cheap propaganda tactics for publicity.”

Apart from flaring up on “anti-Christian activities,” Christian “sanctified days” are also engaged as working days after the BJP Government came to power, the NPCC further maintained citing the declaration of Christmas Day as ‘Good Governance Day’ and Good Friday as ‘Judges’ Conference day’ etc as evidence.

It also cited instances of several attrocites committed by frontal Hindu organisation having alleged links with the BJP that occurred either in a BJP-ruled state or when the Party was in power at

the centre.

It also alleged that the BJP further want to “disturb the sacred festivities of Christians and let people forget Christmas and New Year Holy days” in times to come by changing the financial year ending to the month of December from what is presently conducted in March.

NPCC further said that the “India’s Freedom of Religion Acts” referred to as anti-conversion laws, was supposed to curb religious conversions made by “force,” “fraud” or “allurement,” but “Hindu nationalists are invoking them to harass Christian workers with spurious arrests and incarcerations even for conversions generally.”

Further attacking the BJP of saffronisation of education, NPCC said that the present BLP-

lead central government is also changing the syllabus of schools and universities to “brainwash” the new generations.

“Hindi and Sanskrit are compulsory in Schools and they intent to enforce in Universities also,” it added.

The State Congress also alleged that “even Raj Bhavan Kohima has done away with invocation prayer that was customary in the past.”

“There is nothing to reflect freedom of religion in the whole of State programs. Excepting National anthem which is customary, nothing more brings joy in the functions,” NPCC said.

NPCC also accused that Naga Peoples’ Front of surrendering to BJP without “any regional contents” and acting on their command.

“They do not behave like regionalists anymore. They are

‘YES’ regional party to BJP... They believe in money and power.

They have lost faith. They talk high of regionalism but have lost regional character altogether.”

It further contended that while some people in the state has joined the BJP “thinking it will rule in the centre for at least two terms,” their calculation was wrong.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Government will be a paper tiger after he loses the UP election and BJP will be rooted-out by May 2019, NPCC further asserted.

It also maintained that Modi cannot be compared with Atal Bihari Vajpayee, who was respected by even the Opposition for his standings.

Modi makes hollow promises and blame the Congress for the difficulties in implementation, it said.

Preparation begins for Dimapur Night Carnival 2016

Dimapur, OctOber 9 (mexN): The Organising Committee of Dimapur Night Carnival 2016, headed by the Deputy Commissioner, Kesonyu Yhome and SDO (Civil) Dimapur, Moa Sangtam, are preparing to make the popular carnival more innovative and productive this year.

The fourth edition of Dimapur Night Carnival will be a five-day event from December 14 to December 18

(5:00 pm to 9:00 pm). There will be around 200 stalls put up at the venue - Naga Shopping Arcade, the Organising Committee informed media persons on October 9 at Hotel Saramati here.

Introduced in 2013, the yearly carnival is organized under the aegis of district administration by the business communities comprising the Business Association of Nagas (BAN), Dimapur Chamber of Commerce

and Industries (DCCI), East Dimapur Business Association (EDBA), and some government agencies.

Apart from the yearly events, Dr. Khekugha Muru, Secretary to sub-committee informed that a new ‘innovation committee’ has been added which will oversee new ideas to make the carnival more active unlike the previous monotonous event. The organising committee has also arranged an

award for ‘Best Stall’, which will be judged based on the stall maintenance and the items put up at the stall, he revealed. A ‘business zone’ has also been proposed for the carnival so that companies and corporate can display their products. The committee expressed that they are expecting more corporate participation.

Meanwhile, the Dimapur Night Carnival Organising Committee strictly

appealed to various organisations to avoid using the ‘Dimapur Night Carnival’ nomenclature even for their respective ward’s carnival. The appeal was made in view of the night carnival trend getting popular in Dimapur. The committee asserted that ‘Dimapur Night Carnival’ is the only district and official event and ward’s carnival should not confuse the other people.

To mainly promote up-

coming artists, the Organising Committee also informed, it will provide an open stage where dancers, musicians, stand up comedians and fashion enthusiasts can take part.

Individuals and groups interested to open stalls at the carnival can collect forms from offices of BAN, EDBA, and DMC November 1, 2016 onwards and contact 8974016853 for more information.

Salesian Province of Dmp felicitate 13 Salesians Dimapur, OctOber 9 (mexN): The Salesian Province of Dimapur, comprising the states of Arunachal Pradesh, upper Assam, Manipur and Nagaland, felicitated 13 Salesians in a common jubilee celebration at Don Bosco Hr. Sec. School, Dimapur on October 8.

The jubilarians were Fr. Thomas Vattoth and Fr. Mathew Tharakan (Diamond Jubilarians of Religious Profession), Fr. Thomas Mulayinkal and Fr. Kuriakose Palathinkal (Golden Jubilarians of Religious Profession), Fr. Dennis Panipitchai, Fr. Thomas Vengakunnel, Fr. Sebastian Thuruthiyil, Fr. Lazarus Kujur, and Fr. Jeremias Moshary (Silver Jubilarians of Priestly Ordination), and Fr. Theotimus Lakra, Fr. Benny James Kurian, Fr. M. J. Vianney and Fr. Guangdiat Nicholas (Silver Jubilarians of Religious profession). Two other silver jubilarians of Religious Profession, Brother Biju Joseph and Fr. Cyriac Manipadam were honoured in absentia as they are working out of North East India.

A press release informed that the two main highlights of the jubilee celebrations consisted of the Jubilee Eucharist and a felicitation programme. The Jubilee Eucharist was presided over

by Fr. Mathew Tharakan and concelebrated by over 60 other priests. The homily was preached by Fr. Thomas Vengakunnel, principal of Don Bosco Hr. Sec. School, Dibrugarh. He acknowledged and thanked the parents, the Salesian Congregation, and especially God who has helped them to live and work for youth as members of the Salesian Congregation founded by St. John Bosco.

Representatives of the jubilarians spoke on behalf of their companions. Fr. V.T. Thomas spoke on behalf of the two Diamond Jubilarians of Religious Profession.

Fr. M.P. Thomas represented the two Golden Jubilarians of Religious Profession.

Fr. T.J. Sebastian spoke for the five Silver Jubilarians of priesthood. Fr. R.K. Nicholas voiced the sentiments of the four Silver Jubilarians of Religious Profession, the release added.

CWWS 40th assembly held

Dimapur, OctOber 9 (mexN): The Chakhesang Women Welfare Society (CWWS) held its 40th Annual General Assembly at Chakhesang Mission Centre Church, T Chikri, Pfutsero from October 7 to 9 under the theme ‘Prosperity Through Sustainable Livelihood.’ 274 delegates attended the program.

In view of the State Government’s move to implement 33% reservation for municipal bodies/town councils, the assembly resolved to “encourage capable women to avail this privilege in the greater interest of the society.”

Further, as an initiative for sustainable environment, it resolved to organize yearly Cleanliness Drive Day in respective village. In conformity with the CPO resolutions, it agreed to uphold and pray for the unity and integrity of the Chakhesang people.

The assembly also agreed to reaffirm the

commitment to create awareness on human trafficking and fight all kinds of anti-social elements; and to attain prosperity through sustainable livelihoods by sincere stewardship of resources in all endeavors.

KG Kenye, MP Rajya Sabha was the guest speaker, who said “When everything fails we still have hope found in women in the form of a thin thread which keeps the society together.” He also released the second edition of ‘Chakhesang (Naga) Attires and Ornaments.’

Mercy Epao, Director, Ministry of DoNER, Government of India, the Resource Person spoke on the theme and ‘Strategies for Sustainable Livelihood.’ Rev Dr VK Nuh, former General Secretary FNBA, encouraged women to be the bearers of excellent characters, reflecting patience, courage and humility.

MEx FILE Miss Mon beauty pageant on November 8 mON, OctOber 9 (mexN): The Konyak Nyupuh Sheko Khong (KNSK) is organizing Miss Mon beauty pageant on November 8. Issuing of forms for the same began on October 5 at Student's Need Store at Private Station, Mon. The last date for submission of form is October 25, according to a press release.

National Integration Tour to Gangtok KOhima, OctOber 9 (mexN): A five-day National Integration Tour to Gangtok was flagged off from Chieswema on October 9 by Col Robi Kapoor, Addl DIG, HQ 5 Sector Assam Rifles, who also interacted with the students. The tour is organised under the aegis of HQ 5 Sector of IGAR (North) with an aim to provide exposure to culture heritage, traditions and infrastructural development of the country to the children of Nagaland. 22 students and 4 teachers from various schools of Phek and Kohima districts are taking part in the tour. The tour includes a visit to Gangtok and sightseeing of various places of historic and cultural importance like Nathula Pass, Harbajan Baba Mandir, and Tsomgo Lake etc.

NCD extends Durga Puja greetings

Winners of 5th edition of Nagaland Spelling Bee Championship 2016 with special guest Timikha Koza, president, Tenyimi People’s Organization, Fountain Club Kohima & SCERT officials, pronouncers and others in Kohima on October 8. Winners of the championship are: Champion- Watiyangla Kichu- Model HSS Kohima (Rs. 60,000), 2nd winner – Vetho Ringa- Gorragio School Kohima (Rs. 40,000), 3rd – Shanchobemo Murry- Model HSS Kohima (Rs. 20,000), 4th – Mahesh Pandey- Christina Memorial HSS Dimapur (Rs. 15,000), Quarter finalists (Rs. 5000 each) – Lamhen Kezevilie Hangshing- Ruzhiikhrie Govt HSS Kohima, Imlikala Imchen- Don Bosco HSS Kohima, Ivy Grace- Modern College Kohima and Ahmed Rayza Muhaimin- Charity School Kohima. (Morung Photo)

HCHSS observes Anti-Tobacco Day

Dimapur, OctOber 9 (mexN): Holy Cross Hr Sec School (HCHSS) observed ‘Anti-Tobacco Day’ at its campus with the theme ‘Say No to Tobacco’ on October 6.

Dr. C. Tetseo, Nodal Officer, National Tobacco Control Programme (NTCP) was the chief guest.

Stating that tobacco is a legal product that kills, he pointed out that the preva-

lence rate of tobacco consumption in Nagaland is an alarming 57%, which is many times more than Goa which stands at 9%. People in Nagaland, he opined, is not serious about the reality as they think it is not going to harm them, forgetting that tobacco is a silent killer.

He said on an average, tobacco consumption reduces 15 years of life and kills

more than 6.5 million people every year and the industry is constantly looking for new customers who often are children and teenagers.

He cautioned the children about the intake of mouth fresheners like Rajnigandha and Talab as this would lead them ultimately to tobacco consumption.

He also made the children aware of NTCP’s new initia-

tive ‘Smoke free Dimapur’, which aims to discourage public smoking and urged the students to participate in it and asked people to refrain smoking in public places in the city.

The students also put up a skit on the occasion to depict the ill effects of tobacco consumption that leads to death and ruining of relations.

Dimapur, OctOber 9 (mexN): The Naga Council Dimapur (NCD) has extended warm greetings and best wishes on the occasion of Durga puja. May this festival bring joy, peace, unity and cultural integration amongst all, wished a press release issued by Thsapongkyu Sangtam, General Secretary, NCD.

NCSU Mkg on Dimapur- Kohima four lane project mOKOKchuNg, OctOber 9 (mexN): The Nagaland Contractors’ & Suppliers’ Union (NCSU), Mokokchung district has extended “fullest support and cooperation” to the NCSU head office regarding its earlier stand against the Maytas-Gayatri (JV) company carrying out the four-lane project of the Dimapur-Kohima National Highway-29. A press release from NCSU Mokokchung district President, L. Tajen Imchen and General Secretary, Toshiakum Jamir alleged that the Maytas-Gayatri (JV) company has “brought immense hardship to the citizens of several districts by abandoning the two-lane projects under Special Accelerated Road Development Project Phase-1, and this act is considered as disgraceful and an insult to the citizen.”

NCSU Mokokchung district also cautioned the MaytasGayatri (JV) to complete the two-lane project first under SARDP phase-1 in order to avoid unwanted situation and to bring peaceful atmosphere in the state.

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Clean Election, Church and Opinion Poll

alk of Corruption with impunity in Nagaland has been on fashion outliving all other fashions in Nagaland. One is tempted to scale corruption with conscience and wonders if consciences have deserted Nagaland for Christ. It will be fallacy to put square blame on power holders but every soul is party to corruption either by indulgence or choosing to remain silent. Of late there has been consensus among Naga intellectuals that Corrupt electioneering practices is the prime reason for ad infinitum of corruption where electorate and the candidates are equally responsible and there is an urgent need to break this chain if development and progress in Nagaland is to be chucked to life from cold storage.

Western missionaries transformed Nagas from savagery life and beliefs, New Delhi showered money and intro-

duced Nagas to evil of easy money; phenomenal changes good or bad have been brought to Nagas from outside. Hence, Nagas are still under illusion that end to corruptions will rain from above or bring in by others in a tsunami way; forgetting that it is inside every individual within the parameter of God’s given “one’s own free will”.

Church should strongly stand against corruption and clean election after all; what ails society impact church and its congregation directly and vice versa. Christianity is a way of life therefore, holistic and Church cannot shirk its responsibilities as bible say “Faith without Works Is Dead”.

Critics may have reservations, but if Churches can organize health camps to cure physically sick, organize seminars and workshops on ill effects of tobacco and alcohol on health, family and society; why not on clean election and corruptions

two biggest evils that is stealthily invading and challenging our faith! Will many Naga Church leaders whose caliber are no less than Martin Luther King, Archbishop Desmond Tutu will stand up and bring about social changes in Nagaland.

Thanks to IT revolution that has touch our part of the world, the recent surge in awareness though social media about evils that ails our society should not be easily waved off by secular and spiritual leaders. Times have changed; voices will grow louder and will slowly converge into volcano in waiting for eruption that no force can contain once erupted. Therefore, church has to rise above the occasion and tell its congregation that contributions from the loot of poor man’s share, bootlegging, extortion etc is unacceptable; church income will increase manifold if every member gets his own due share and donate rather than few cor-

rupt donating large amounts, a simple economic logic that will usher far reaching social change. Likewise, the political leaders’ and bureaucrats needs to seriously look into the welfare and development of its people than for one’s own greed, after all what pride does one have becoming rich out of poor man’s meal and leave no footprints of leadership rather than live with soiled conscience. Equally, the public should use their God given wisdom to scale our leaders based on performance and honesty to represent us and not based on monetary value after all you and I as an individual together have the key to unlock the change that we desire.

The recent web survey in ACAUT Nagaland Facebook group on the question, “Should NBCC clean election campaign include candidates and voters to take oath not to buy and sell votes in the presence of Church leaders, Congregation and elec-

torate?”. The poll was fairly parIt is not an overestimaticipated by cross denomina- tion that almost every Naga tion, qualification, age, gender, is directly part of Church income and tribe. and it is deeply rooted having moral authority over its members better than Government machinery or any NGOs. Therefore, if the Apex Church associations can form an Inter-denominational Committee for Clean Election Campaign-2018 and act upon on;

Out of 100% who participated in the poll overwhelming 86% says YES while 14% says NO. The poll shows that majority of cross section of the Naga society wants change and sees church as one of the main force that can turn the table on the issue of Clean Election. Secondly, it clearly calls for the Church to swing in to “Action” over a slogan of “Do’s and Don’ts”.

a). Inviting all intending candidates from District to District headquarters, hold public service and take pledge not to purchase votes. b). Request all the local churches to take pledge on congregation not to sell votes.

Many movements, NGOs, village and range are on board for clean election and electorate are ready for change.

Time is ripe! The declaration

by Langpangkong range and Diezephe village for Clean election is path breaking that deserves applaud, while throwing up challenges to mass based NGOs especially Student bodies, Mothers Association and Tribal Bodies to emulate this paradigm shift in approach to Clean Election.

All these effort from various corners desperately needs an action oriented push from the church because of its position and authority to achieve a victory called Clean Election in Nagaland, healing Nagas from one of the main root cause of corruption that ails our society affecting individual spiritually.

The desired change that every Naga is yearning for is neither unreachable nor unachievable if there is a collective approach with church leading from the front.

Dr. Khekugha Muru Former Research Associate Centre de Sciences Humaines French Ministry of Foreign Affairs

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The Power of Truth

The Morung Express volume Xi issue 279 By moa Jamir

In defence of the State Government The political economy of bad roads in Nagaland: Rebooted

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OT DRUNK - Avoiding Potholes' used to be a cheeky bumper stick on vehicles when The Morung Express did a story of deplorable condition of roads in Nagaland in 2014. Two Hornbill Festivals and an impending one later, things have not changed but rather worsened necessitating a reboot.

But before accusing the State Government for fiddling like Nero, one can safely argue that it knows exactly what it is doing by ‘doing nothing' and extremely logical in keeping the roads perpetually bad.

Call this the political economy of bad roads, a brilliant economic model grounded in pragmatism and sagacity.

The modus operandi is simple: Keeping the road perpetually in bad condition accrues both direct and indirect benefits often overlooked by the complaining plebeians.

Directly, it ensures regular works for contractors, which in turn generates regular employment for the workers and also serves periodically as publicity stunt for our unnecessarily harassed but diligent political leaders.

The indirect benefits, however, pale in comparison to the direct benefits.

Few hypotheses can be forwarded to defend the Government's (in)action and acute forbearance despite the chorus of cries from every corner of Nagaland State.

First, it enables a booming automobile market and ancillary products. It is Simple Mechanics. The road condition ensures that vehicles wear out faster, breakdown more frequently and consume more fuel, thus creating a booming industry, adulteration or otherwise.

No wonder, the number of registered vehicles in Nagaland shot up from 1,83,716 in 2006 to 2,91,438 in 2012 averaging 1 vehicle for every 7 persons (as opposed to an all India average of 1 vehicle for every 31 persons). The State Minister for Transport, IT & Communication said that the figure has increased to 3.30 lakh in August last year.

Besides, ancillary industries like spare parts shops, repairs shops and car grooming salons have sprung exponentially solving the critical unemployment crisis faced by the State.

Considering that many government employees are howling non-payment of salaries, it seems a better option.

It is ‘healthy’ business, literally and figuratively, as bad roads engender a robust healthcare sector, which otherwise would have been railing under distress.

Visit any sleepy town in Nagaland, and you will find at least a couple of thriving pharmacies albeit non-existent health centres or other basic amenities. The health care sector has become an extremely lucrative business in recent years.

It further spawned an alternative cottage industry providing employment to many individuals without requiring any educational qualification, only 'capable hands - the quintessential in-house 'Malishwalas’ or ‘Koberas’ whose work portfolios cover head to toes.

Bad roads also save lives and unwanted accidents by ensuring that every Tom, Dick and Harry does not make the road a racing track, saving precious lives. The government, thus, is a great life-saver, if not a perfect one.

Keeping the road bad also keep the pristine natural beauty of the remote areas intact by restricting unwanted influx of outsiders barring some bold souls. Consequently, it also creates the thriving ‘proxy industry’ in the state creating additional avenues for many people. Clearly, with the'best intention' the government is not only a staunch environmentalist, but also an affectionate patron of the unemployed.

Hidden from the public glare, the government must also be creating a blueprint for “Potholes” tourism, offering its client the ‘ride of their life’.

Therefore, think twice before complaining. The welfare of the people is the top-most priority for the government and by keeping the road in bad condition, it is only guaranteeing the well-being of citizens.

For any comment, drop a line to moajamir@live.com

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Sheikh Qayoom

Autumn in Kashmir: Nature in bloom but where are the tourists?

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ashmir's season of pleasure and plenty, the autumn, is here, but alas, the tragedy of the beleaguered valley this year has overshadowed everything that is good about the golden-brown season. For anyone coming to Kashmir in autumn, nature could just not have been more rewarding. A verdant countryside, crystal-clear waters in rivers and streams, and fields swaying heavily with grain are visible when pilots of incoming civilian flights announce they are landing at the Srinagar International Airport. On the majestic Chinar trees, the fleshy leaves are changing from green through crimson to yellow. Orchards are laden with ripe apples waiting to be picked. Paddy fields await the harvest and the marriage season is reaching its peak.

These are some of the hallmarks of the Kashmir Valley's autumn, but where are the tourists? Where are the groups of locals who would throng the Mughal Gardens with their families to relax in the soothing warmth of the autumnal sun? Separatists' call for protests and the security forces place coils of razor-sharp concertina wire to thwart the protests. This is the depressing reality of the autumn in Kashmir this year. For all of autumn, which is now approaching its end -- as the morning and evening chill indicates, winter is already knocking at the valley's door -- nothing has moved here, quite literally.

No schools, colleges or universities for students, no main markets for shoppers, no public transport for commuters. After many years, the Kashmir Valley is missing its huge work force of non-locals who would be engaged for harvesting, threshing, winnowing and other agricultural operations in autumn.

With the beginning of the ongoing cycle of violence in early July, all non-local labourers, both skilled and unskilled, have left the valley. Even the brick-layers engaged by various kiln owners left three months before schedule this year. The tourist towns of Pahalgam, Gulmarg and Sonamarg have become ghost hill stations. All hotels, tea-stalls and handicraft shops at these places were closed by the middle of last month.

The sad story of scores of other hotels, guest houses and houseboats in Srinagar city is no different from Mir's. The tragedy for the valley's tourist industry this year has been that it was caught unawares. For public transport operators, the sword has been double-edged. "We have been grounded since July 9, the day trouble started here. Banks are continuously charging interest on our loan outstandings," said a transport operator here who did not want to be named.

Many well-to-do families have sent their children to join coaching centres in the winter capital Jammu as there is no hope of the valley's educational institutions opening soon.

The crisp, clear morning air of autumn, its benign, soothing sun, orchards laden with fruit, mountain streams full of trout beckoning anglers, mountains seeking trekkers and mountaineers are all there, but, unfortunately, the Kashmir Valley has missed its tryst with autumn this year.

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Francesc Badia

Colombia, healing the rift

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he peace process in Colombia has just suffered a huge blow. The result, which favoured the rejection of the peace agreement, will be very painful for many, even though it is not the end of the road. The negotiations between the government and the guerrillas have gone too far now for a return to arms.

But, ultimately, it was not a good idea to hold a referendum for the approval of a 297-page agreement, negotiated over many years and with considerable effort on the part of multiple actors – including many from the international community – to settle a war that had become a chronic tumor in the belly of Colombia.

From both those who saw the virtues of the agreement, as well as those who highlighted its risks and shortcomings, there were voices from authoritative figures warning that holding a referendum would be a historical mistake. Ultimately, as a heador-tails vote, the question put forward to people involved far too many external factors, such as deceptive oversimplifications; the misrepresentation of information; the clashing of emotions; rural-urban and inland-peripheral divisions, and the rural population directly affected by the conflict vs. urban populations far away from it ... the list is long. And in the end, heavy rain fell, tand he village roads became blocked with mud.

But with only 37% of the census voting in the referendum and the vote divided in two halves, we now find ourselves with an historic decision having been made with less than one in every five Colombians (just over 18%) supporting it – a decision that contains obvious setbacks and casts serious uncertainty for the near-future. Moreover, incomprehensibly, there were 257,000 void ballots – a very high number, considering that voting required a simple ‘yes’ or ‘no’ answer.

In any case, no one doubts the respectability of the people who – in good faith – did not trust an agreement negotiated by the elites, who were suspicious of the triumphalist arrogance of some of the actors involved, or thought that they were asked to pay too heavy a price for victory over the FARC - namely, the political participation of the guerrilla and the complexities of an advanced transitional justice. Specialists in peace agreements have been negotiating a process of great technical quality, with many innovations and valuable contributions to peace building, including, for the very first time, the participation of the victims, and the views of women throughout the process. This effort, which has taken years, has never-the-less been insufficient. The eventual impact of the referendum was a negative one, and so we have to start imagining again.

The peace process in Colombia has just suffered a huge blow. We should be thinking, with hones ty and courage, how to start healing the rifts that the referendum has opened

the door to a Venezuela-like Bolivarian-Chavista regime was used unscrupulously by the former President, now Senator, Álvaro Uribe and his followers.

Jumping on the opportunity offered by a foreign correspondent who called football player James Rodríguez a coward if he did not side with the agreement, Uribe even had another footballer in the Colombian national team intervene in the campaign, who asked for Jesus Christ’s divine intervention in favour for the ‘no’ vote. It may seem an eccentricity, but the degree of simplification and irrationality a referendum entails undermines democracy - which is an art of integrating the nuances, the gray areas and the differThe problems of submitting complex ideas to a ences when protecting the common good. And most referendum of all, it should be over and above the short-term maPlebiscite democracy, its fervent advocates ar- nipulation of emotions. gue, is actually real democracy because it gives the people the power to make decisions directly. But the Political instrumentalization truth is that this is a political instrument used for purRecently we have been seeing the spurious use poses that go beyond what is strictly to be decided of ‘direct democracy’ for political purposes. On the This opens the way for the eliciting of responses that very same day, Sunday 2nd October, Hungary held incorporate factors not directly relevant to the ques- its own referendum, a consultation which asked citition. Referenda present a black-and-white discus- zens whether they would support a ‘refugee quota’ sion which inevitably polarizes and aggravates soci- imposed by the European Union – even if it were ety. Moreover, it excludes the moderates, those who contradictory to their constitution. This was a totally honestly declare that they do not want to comment biased, with the answer already contained within the on something they do not understand and those leading question. who think that the matter is not of their concern - or As to be expected, 98% were in favor of the prorather that it is a matter for professional politicians posed quota – a result reminiscent of the old days of to solve, since their function is precisely to settle the Communism - but with an insufficient voter turnout complex issues related to the common good. of 40%. It is a triumph for illiberal democracy, even if Most of the time, referenda become a campaign an irony lies in the fact that it was the same Hungar‘for or against’ the president who calls it - and the ian Prime Minister who changes the minimum represident’s rivals use referenda as an opportunity quired percentage of participation from 25% to 50%, to attack them with arguments that cannot always as an attempted safeguard against potential opposibe taken seriously. The argument that a ‘yes’ vote tion attacks on his power. As a result, Prime Minister meant handing over power to the FARC and opening Orban could not, in accordance with the law, con-

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o much fanfare, global leaders have agreed to tackle the climate crisis by ratifying the Paris climate agreement, but a group of esteemed scientists is warning that current pledges to reduce emissions are far from sufficient and, in fact, put the world on track to reaching the dangerous 2°C climate threshold by 2050.

"The pledges are not going to get even close," said Sir Robert Watson, former chair of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC), and lead author of a new report out Thursday. "If you governments of the world are really serious, you're going to have to do way, way more."

Aptly titled The Truth About Climate Change, the report, put forth by the Argentina-based Universal Ecological Fund (Fundación Ecológica Universal FEUUS), comes amid a rash of new research, all suggesting that key global warming thresholds will be reached much more rapidly than previously thought.

Led by Watson, the team examined the climate commitments, known as Intended Nationally Determined Contributions (INDCs), put forth by COP21 signatories and concluded that the delayed commitment to climate action has essentially eliminated the possibility to keeping the Earth's temperature increase beneath 1.5°C. The report states: [T]he 1.5°C target has almost certainly already been missed because of the lack of action to stop the increase in global GHG emissions for the last 20 years. Global average temperature has already reached 1°C above pre-

sider the result as a victory. But this aside, it was a matter of using such a politically sensitive issue as the refugee crisis in Europe, for populism. The referendum ended up being the perfect tool to stir up racism and resentment, and to debilitate a weak opposition that, of course, refused to be part of this undemocratic game.

Clearly, the Hungarian case is an extreme one – even if it is hard to believe that a Europe of the EU these extremes exist – but the UK’s recent experience was no better an example. The winners of the ‘leave’ campaign have avoided the cost of the lies that they told the public throughout their campaign. Is this how the great bastion of liberal democracy works?

To reduce the complexity of reality to such simple ideas, as referenda often do, is cheating - and more sensitivity should be exercised. This is particularly the case at a time when we are seeing the cost of hyper-globalisation, through re-nationalisation and the revival of identity politics against values of citizenship, as a general ‘step backwards’.

Defensive nationalism is the new phantom that haunts Europe – and indeed the world. The simplistic but effective idea of the Brexit campaign, to “take back control”, shares common ground with the slogan of the US Republican presidential candidate, Donald Trump, when he says, “Let’s make America great again!” And the threat of a Trump victory, in any case, dwarfs the terrible outcome of the Colombian referendum.

Uncertainty Fortunately, as long as the memory of the escalating violence that followed previous failed peace processes lives in the memory of Colombians, there lies a strong deterrent to return to arms.

Amongst the pain of those who lost their loved ones and the euphoria of those who won, a period of uncertainty has opened. But with haste, the two sides should come to some agreement and convince the FARC that a final push is still required if they want the agreement to survive the monumental setback of the referendum result – and eventually find the support of the Colombian majority.

We are now in a situation where – peace being irreversible – we ask whether the next agreement that is come to should be put to a referendum again, as the government seeks the desired popular support of the people, a support that this time it was unable to attain.

On paper, the referendum should only be called once a new agreement is found, one that the government, the opposition and the FARC will agree too.

But then, what purpose does a referendum have if the question has already been answered? ‘To ratify it’, say its advocates, ‘to ensure stability’, or ‘to give it legitimacy’.

Is it possible, therefore, that the dynamics of an intrinsically dividing and polarising question, one with a binary response, will derail the entire reconstruction effort? Especially when we can expect the resulting process to be as long and complex as the last? It is clear that referendums do not provide the appropriate, democratic means to settle such momentous decisions in society, but rather are a tool to open social rifts. And the very virtue of democracy, as a system, is to close them.

It is true that to oppose the idea of the referendum, as a method of making complex, transcendental decisions, would be considered as undemocratic by many. But in my opinion, it is a political tool that weakens, rather than strengthens, the quality of the democratic contract a state holds with its citizens. It opens rifts, rather than closes them – and this is the lesson that was learnt from Sunday’s referendum.

We will have to think, with honesty and courage, how to start closing this social rift that has been opened by the referendum. And whether it is really worth consulting the people again.

Scientists say 'Radical Change' is only way to stay below 2 degrees Study by former IPCC chair comes amid rash of new research, all predicting the Earth will soon blow by key global warming thresholds lauren mcCauley CommonDreams industrial times in 2015, as reported by the World Meteorological Organization. This is a significant increase, compared to the 0.85°C above pre-industrial times in 2012 reported by the IPCC. An additional warming of 0.40.5°C is expected as a consequence of GHGs that have already been emitted.

This additional increase in global temperature is due to the slow response of the ocean-atmosphere system to the increased atmospheric concentrations of GHGs. Global GHG emissions are not projected to decrease fast enough, even if all the pledges are fully implemented. Full implementation of the pledges will require the promised US$100 billion per year in financial assistance for developing countries to be realized. As a result, the 1.5°C target could be reached by the early 2030s and the 2°C target by 2050.

Further, the researchers minced no

words when laying the blame for the missed targets on "political and sectoral interests," including those "benefiting from the use of fossil fuels," for promoting "deliberate misinformation" about the current situation.

Thursday's study, which came just one day before European leaders agreed on a fast-track, joint ratification of the Paris accord, concludes with a call for nations to "rais[e] the ambition of the INDCs" and commit to "a radical change in the way the world produces and uses energy."

Much like the landmark report published last week by fossil fuel watchdog Oil Change International, the latest findings leave no room for future emissions or new fossil fuel infrastructure projects. Even as the commitments stand, scientists predict that U.S. will miss its target for 2025 if "fundamental changes" are not made.

In the past week, two separate re-

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ports have warned that the planet will likely pass the 1.5ºC benchmark this decade and, under current emissions projections, is "locked in" to reaching a 2 million-year temperature record.

With 2016 on track to set another heat record, the wave of research comes as the planet reached another grave milestone: atmospheric carbon has permanently surpassed 400 parts per million (ppm).

Appearing on Democracy Now! on Friday, author and 350.org co-founder Bill McKibben reiterated his call for a World War II-scale mobilization to combat the global warming "siege."

"If we're going to have a chance of dealing with climate change, it means mobilizing in ways that we haven't in a very long time," he continued: In this case, it's not that we need to go to war with climate change, it's that we’re under siege. I mean, by all the measures by which one thinks about warfare, we're in one. We're losing territory all the time. I mean, there are literally islands disappearing. You know, we've lost huge swaths of the coral in the world this year alone. A wave of warm water swept across the Pacific and the Indian Ocean.

In many places, 80, 90 percent of coral died in a matter of weeks, these atolls that have been there forever in the Arctic. You know, ice that's been there for millennia upon millennia is now gone. I mean, the world looks entirely different from a satellite now than it did 30 years ago.

So, the question is not whether or not we're in a conflict. The question is whether or not we’re going to fight it, or whether we’re going to keep listening to the Exxons of the world and do nothing.

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Decolonization—not western liberals— The Morung Express established human rights on the agenda Do you agree that an inactive poll results

Human rights scholarship and advocacy claim to be grounded in universality, yet both are anything but in their privileging the Western role in building an international human rights system

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paradox sits at the heart of the human rights movement. For decades it has made strong claims about the universality of human rights but then proceeded to present a discounted version of the universality story.

Standard historical accounts have privileged the role of western actors, and their perspectives on historical causalities. These have been accompanied by an overemphasis on the 1940s and 1970s in explaining the emergence of human rights—an emphasis that reveals a scholarly addiction to “human rights moments” and iconic histories, instead of more richly contextualized narratives over time.

The above-mentioned emphasis has resulted in a huge gap in knowledge concerning the intervening period – covering about 25 years from 1948 to the mid-1970s. In this period, the largest transformation of sovereign power in world history took place, namely decolonization. Surely, this structural transformation in the international system of states played a role in the post-1945 emergence of human rights en route to their contemporary significance?

Judging from the existing research—at least until recently—the answer appears to be negative. The global South engagement during this period has been described as essentially focused with promoting the right to self-determination. Human rights scholarship was generally speaking content with this profoundly reductionist view. It was forgotten that neither the global South nor UN human rights diplomacy was monolithic.

It was always multi-tonal. The effect has been a distorted view of the global South’s role in the emergence of human rights diplomacy, when in actual fact a number of Caribbean, African and Asian diplomats have made innovative and foundational contributions.

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sually I prefer to coin the titles of my articles myself from my own imagination and I don’t like borrowing or taking article titles from other sources. But the title of this article is not coined by me. The title “The Spirit of a Fighter” is also neither the title of a book nor that of a movie. I came across this phrase in the room of a guy named Amit Jha who stayed in the room adjacent to my room while I was staying in Mukherjee Nagar colony in Delhi preparing for the civil service exam. Amit Jha was from Bihar and also a civil service aspirant (I don’t know whether he was able to clear the exam because I lost touch with him after my departure from Delhi in June 2004). But Amit was a serious IAS aspirant who studied for more than 12 hours a day. And Amit Jha had this phrase ‘The Spirit of a Fighter’ written and pasted right above his study table and below this phrase were written the inspiring lines: First they ignore me as if I do not even exist; Then they laugh at me as if I am a joker; Then they compete with me as if I am their competitor; Then they fight with me as if I am their enemy; But all these simply mean that I have won……

When I came across these lines in Amit Jha’s room I was deeply impressed and these words continue to inspire me even to this day.

Life is multi-dimensional and in one’s life one is sure to come across a variety of experiences – some pleasant, some unpleasant, some hurting, some exhilarating, some memorable and some not so cherishing. All these affect us in diverse ways and leave us more enriched and more enlightened about the phenomenon called ‘Life’. These diverse experiences undoubtedly leave its indelible mark on us and it is how we respond to these different shades of life that determine and bring out the kind of person one is.

Our society is full of successful people who are an inspiration and rolemodels for many. It is easy to tend to think that these successful people are where they are today because they were from proper backgrounds, they had a good beginning, they did not face much difficult hurdles or that they had the right political or official connection. Of course, there are people who were able to taste success because they had all or any of these. But there are also many success stories where a person has been able to gain a name, fame and fortune for himself by sheer virtue of his determination, hard work, perseverance and the fighting spirit in him. There must have been times when these people were looked down upon, mocked and laughed at, ill-treated and considered as someone who would never amount to anything worthy in life. And it is usually the manner in which we respond to our situations in the hard times that ultimately determine our fate and life-story. Even if one does not have the right connection, the

nation of a complacent approach to research that itself is too focused on international legal standards, combined often with a celebratory or commemmorative approach to the historical evolution instead of a more critical approach. In hindsight, it is surprising how international human rights research has been so ignorant regarding the 1960s developments in the human rights field, because a closer look belies a more nuanced and pluralist understanding of this history.

The first point to acknowledge is that human rights came in from the South. The year 1962 was a major turning point because of an important redefinition of the human rights project around race and religion, and the emergence of an unprecedented momentum and leadership in the field of multilateral diplomacy. The legal and diplomatic breakthrough was brokered by a key group of countries, namely, Jamaica, Ghana, the Philippines, Liberia, Costa Rica and Senegal. These countries pushed the human rights agenda and built alliances at the United Nations for a vital period during the 1960s. They fought for and delivered a stronger human rights system, including with legally binding components, that was in place in the 1970s when Western countries picked up the mantle and began reshaping their foreign policy engagement.

The second point to acknowledge is the need to ensure more representative historical accounts. If we shift attention from “iconic” representatives such as Eleanor Roosevelt onto the Jamaican UN Ambassador (from 1962-1967), Egerton Richardson, we discover perhaps the most significant, yet completely unknown, human rights diplomat in the 20th century and a very different international history. Richardson made Jamaica the global leader in human rights diplomacy within two years of the country’s independence in 1962. He facilitated the first foreign policy strategy (1964) that integrated human rights into a document of this kind— more than thirteen years before the more famous efforts of President Jimmy Carter. The results from Jamaica’s diplomatic efforts are numerous. Their efforts were instrumental in inspiring Amnesty International in 1968 to include the fight against torture in its mandate. They also influenced how Soviet dissidents came to adopt international human rights as a domestic platform against the totalitarian regime they were facing.

And it was Richardson’s efforts that led the Teheran World Conference on Human Rights in 1968 to focus on armed conflict. This is by any measure a substantive

record—yet it has been completely ignored.

The third point to acknowledge is that the global South contribution was foundational with long-lasting legacies that are still with us today. From 1963-1968, a core group of these states initiated a diplomatic effort to develop an international human rights system with mechanisms at the global, regional and national level.

They believed such mechanisms were necessary if the United Nations was to function as an organisation for collective security in the post-colonial world. They therefore placed issues such as fact-finding missions, national human rights commissions, treaty body monitoring and regional human rights mechanisms on the UN agenda.

Ghana and the Philippines led the process that laid the foundation for the treaty body system in the mid-1960s.

They faced much resistance and progress was slow, but this agenda-setting would have a lasting impact.

The fourth point to acknowledge is that global South actors from 1962 redefined the international human rights project around racial discrimination and religious intolerance. The standard account has told the post-1945 story as being centred on civil, political, economic, social and cultural rights. This reflects the intent originating at the UN in the 1940s with the development of an International Bill of Rights. Yet race and religion were driving forces on the global human rights agenda from 1962 until 1975, begging a repositioning of how we perceive the human rights story. It was global South actors that placed religion on the international agenda. In that process they both challenged the Communist states and inspired the major Western powers to engage more fully with the emerging international human rights diplomacy.

These four points are among the key elements in a much needed re-imagining of the evolution of human rights. It was never just a Western project. It was a pluralist project emerging through a multitude of historical processes with a diverse set of actors involved. This is what human rights researchers and practitioners have failed to acknowledge. For a field of practice committed to inclusion and non-discrimination, it is striking that it is so closely affiliated with such practices of exclusion related to its core tenet: universality. This is a paradox that needs remedying. Rethinking the trajectories that shaped the post-1945 human rights story is now a matter of some urgency for the credibility of the research field and for human rights advocacy itself.

The Spirit of a Fighter

faith in God, one can take courage, comfort and pride in the fact that God is not limited by our poor background, our inadequate qualification, our lack of resources or our poor connection.

When some people are looked down upon, mocked and laughed at, ill-treated and sidelined, they become crestfallen, dejected, frustrated and they take to the wrong path by complaining, criticizing, cursing others and their fate, immersing themselves in self-pity and also resorting to consumption of various intoxicants which ultimately takes them further deep into chaos, mental-physical breakdown and self destruction. But for people with the true fighting spirit in them, they learn and gain more and become wiser and wiser with all the disappointments, failures, ill-treatments and unpleasant experiences they encounter. Yes, a fighter who has the real fighting spirit in him never goes about condemning, criticizing and complaining even when he fails at something. For him, a failure is not a failure but only an experiment and the experiment leaves him wiser, tougher and more enriched. As it is said, “you might have failed at many things but you are not a failure if you don’t blame anybody for your failures”.

The title of the article is “The Spirit of a Fighter” and here, by a ‘fighter’ I don’t mean someone who goes around punching and kicking others. No, a violent man who believes in punching, kicking and causing physical injury to others has no place in a modern society. As is rightly said, “Non-Violence is not one of the options today but rather it is the only option through which one can conquer the world”. Here, we may also recall the words of Lord Jesus who said, “Those who live by the sword will die by the sword”. Indeed, a true fighter is the one who knows how to react and respond positively to all the downs, disappointments, failures, insults and mockeries by staying true to himself without harming anybody and

standing firm and strong in his beliefs and ideas.

History is full of such stories where someone is able to become a champion against all the odds. Therefore, when people look down on you, when they make fun of you, when they insult you, when they complain against you, when they say that you are good for nothing and that you will never become anybody in life, don’t lose heart….. because you have got good company. That was the same thing they said to Albert Einstein, Thomas Alva Edison, Merlyn Monroe, Amitabh Bachchan, the Beatles etc and etc. But these people shone and are still shining because they did not believe their detractors and their comments but moved on with their lives pursuing their dreams and believing that when one door closes, another one always opens.

Throughout history, man used wars, violence and bloodshed to decide and settle almost every major conflict, every issue and every matter. But as the world come of age, we have come to realize that there are things which are much more powerful and lasting than swords, spears, guns, bullets and bombs.

A proverb even says that ‘the pen is mightier than the gun’. Perhaps it is said so because a gun can end a life but it can never kill an idea. Indeed, the power of ideas is undeniable and an idea can indeed change one’s life. Maybe this is why it is said that ‘nothing is more powerful than an idea whose time has come’. You give a fish to a man and you feed him for a day….. but you teach a man how to fish and you feed him for his whole lifetime…..that’s the power of ideas. And a person with the true fighting spirit in him never underestimates the power of ideas. Rather he is always on the lookout for creative and innovative ideas that can transform his life and his society.

Yes, a true fighter never depends only on age-old traditions and outdated practices but rather he believes even in treading down the unknown territories and leav-

ideas, principles and teachings propagated by non-violent personalities like Jesus Christ, Mahatma Gandhi, Abraham Lincoln, Martin Luther (Junior) etc. They are the propagators of the ideas that would last through out the ages. Their teachings would far outlast any gun, airplane or bombs that humans can create. When Mohandas Gandhi was thrown off that train on that fateful night in South Africa, Gandhi did not take up a gun or form an army to fight the authorities, rather he made up his mind never to submit to injustice, arrogance, highhandedness and prejudice…..and thus he found his mission in life. No wonder it is said that Mohandas Gandhi would never have become “The Mahatma” if he was not thrown off the train that fateful night. Thus, speaking about South Africa years later, Gandhi himself said, “it was in that God forsaken country that I found my God”. This is what real fighting is all about.

Likewise, in the 1950s, when all the Naga villages were set on fire by the invading Indian army, when the whole Naga populace was on the run and was being chased and hunted like wild animals, when the whole world was oblivious and unaware of what was happening here in our lands and when there seemed to be no other way than to submit and surrender to the whims, fancies and high-handedness of India, a man by the name of A.Z. Phizo walked away from his beloved home to tell the world of what was happening to his land and people. Phizo was able to do this because he was an innate fighter for whom the question of submitting to such cruelty, injustice, prejudice and highhandedness simply does not arise.

He might not have been educated in a Cambridge or Oxford university like Nehru or Gandhi. But Phizo was also a man who knew the difference between what is wrong and what is right and he was certainly not someone who would submit to injustice, arrogance, high-handedness and prejudice. Deep inside his heart, Phizo knew that Nagas were never Indians and that Naga lands were also never India lands and as such India had no right and authority to impose its suzerainty and citizenship upon the unwilling Nagas. Phizo knew that the Nagas at that time were backward, illiterate and primitive in comparison to others but that did not make the rights of the Nagas any lesser than the rights of any other people in the world. It was this belief and conviction which made Phizo to take the extraordinary road even though he did not know what lay ahead of him. When Phizo walked away to take the Naga case to the outside world, he must have known that he might never see his wife and children again and that he might never even set his foot in his homeland again. But still then, nothing could stop him from walking away from his beloved people and land because the ‘Fighting Spirit’ in him was much greater and bigger than any other force in the whole wide world……. this is what real fighting is all about and

lifestyle is a leading cause for heart diseases in Naga society?

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OTHER

Some of those who voted YES had this to say • Yes. We have become lazy and our food habits are very unhealthy. Our forefathers were very active and their diet was very well balanced. Today, we eat more than we exercise. SO many young people are dying without any sickness, but due to heart failure.

• Yes. Isn't this the only logical explanation. We are losing a lot of people who are dying much before their time. On many of these occasions we are unable to explain the cause because there is no postmortem, but it is suspected to be due to heart diseases.

• Yes because of our life style we are getting lot of such diseases our body always need proper exercise to be stable we are too much dependent to the modern technology without using our physical strengths.

• Yes, we lead very unhealthy lives.

We have so many schools but unfortunately our schools are not paying enough attention to physical well being. There is too much focus on studies, but not on sports. The government should insist that schools spend equal time on both studies and on sports.

• Yes. The number of obese children in our schools are increasing. Too much fast food. Not healthy.

Some of those who voted NO had this to say • No. I think it is more so because of our unhealthy food habits.

• No. Heart disease in Nagaland is caused by inactiveness of Naga Government.

Some of those who voted OTHERS had this to say • This may be the case in urban areas.

But how does one explain when it concerns rural areas? Our fermenting and smoked culinary could be the cause of it.

• We have so many schools that claim to give quality education. But they are neglecting sports and other physical activities. Most of the schools don’t even have proper playgrounds and other sporting facilities. Isnt it mandatory for CBSE schools to provide sporting infrastructures as well?

• There are so many things that are unhealthy in our state these days. I am sure lots of people are suffering from hypertension because of no salary, the condition of our roads etc. Our food habits are also not very healthy. We also have a sizable population that is abusing alcohol and other substances, all this could be contributing to our sorry state of health. Something radical must be done to reverse this.

• The lifestyle in our state is rapidly changing. We now have fastfood chains invading our towns. All this is having adverse effects on our physical and mental wellbeing. Nagas at one time were very proud to be physically fit, but

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Next move for Sidhus after BJP exit still in limbo

chANDigArh, OctOber 9 (iANS): So the Sidhu couple -- cricketerturned-politician Navjot Singh Sidhu and his doctor-turned-politician wife Navjot Kaur Sidhu -- have finally exited the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP).

The party that brought them into politics one by one is not regretting it. At least, not at present.

With Navjot Kaur sending her on-line resignation from the party on Saturday, following in her husband's footsteps who quit last month, the couple's exit which looked imminent has finally came. It took Punjab BJP president and uUnion minister Vijay Sampla just a few minutes to accept Kaur's resignation and end the association.

"The party made her an MLA and even CPS (Chief Parliamentary Secretary), made him (Navjot Singh Sidhu) a Rajya Sabha member. The party gave them maximum respect and accommodated them.

Their ambitions and expectations may have been more," Sampla said, taking a dig at the Sidhus.

Kaur is the BJP legislator from the Amritsar-East assembly seat. Her hus-

band had earlier remained Lok Sabha member from Amritsar (2004, 2007 - a bypoll, and 2009).

The Sidhu couple had mostly remained at loggerheads with Punjab's ruling family, the Badals, in the past over a decade.

Though the ruling Shiromani Akali Dal, virtually run by the Badal family, and the BJP have been partners for a number of years, the Sidhus never missed an opportunity to gun for the Badals, the Akali Dal and the alliance government, which has been in power in Punjab since 2007.

Even though Kaur was a CPS in the Badal government, she openly took potshots at her own government, often accusing it of stalling development in her and Sidhu's Amritsar constituency. The couple spoke their mind and left the alliance and its government embarrassed. A couple of times, a truce was secured between both sides but that could never sustain for long.

So what's next for the Sidhu couple?

Sidhu quit as a nominated member of the Rajya Sabha, given to him on a platter by the BJP government at the Centre, in July this year. For

BJP told me to keep quiet, leaders never stood by me: Navjot Kaur AMritSAr, OctOber 9 (Pti): A day after resigning from BJP, Navjot Kaur Sidhu on Sunday alleged the party always asked her to keep "quiet" and that its leaders never stood by her whenever she raised voice against SAD. Kaur, who had been at loggerheads with the SAD-BJP led government+ in the state over the development projects in Amritsar, also claimed that BJP workers were being harassed at the behest of Akali Dal and late RSS leader Jagdish Gagnejawas against the continuance of the alliance. She said she would not resign from the Assembly and continue to carry out development works in Amritsar East Assembly constituency.

"I always thought of raising voice against wrongdoings ... When I demanded money for my area, funds were not released. I was told such things happen in politics. I approached my party and leaders many a times, asking them for funds."

"They told me to keep my mouth shut and said funds would be released soon. I was told I should not worry if something wrong is happening. There is an alliance, you do not speak against it," she told reporters. "99 per cent of BJP workers are being harassed at the behest of SAD. There is nobody listening to their

the next few days, he was hot political property which everyone in Punjab -- be it the main opposition Congress or the new challenger Aam Aadmi Party (AAP)-- wanted to lap up.

But the politically erratic Sidhu, while toying with the possibilities, ended up announcing his own politi-

cal forum Awaaz-e-Punjab.

He "exposed" the AAP and its convener Arvind Kejriwal and threw conditions at the Congress leadership.

At one time, it was speculated that the AAP could make Sidhu its chief ministerial candidate. However, Sidhu himself said the AAP leadership just offered a

ticket for his wife and a ministerial berth if the party was voted to power.

Sidhu's game to aspire for chief ministership virtually ended even before it started.

While the AAP, which is facing a turmoil in its Punjab unit now, kept quiet on the Sidhu episode, the

Congress, which was keen on Sidhu at one stage, is having second thoughts.

In fact, Punjab Congress President Amarinder Singh, who earlier used to say that Sidhu belongs to a Congress family, seems to have had enough of the chirpy Sidhu's political banter. "He (Sidhu) seems

grievances. We were told that alliance means you do not have to open your mouth even if any wrongdoing takes place. You just watch, support the mafia but do not raise your voice against it," she alleged.

She said she brought to the party's notice that SAD was "misbehaving with our workers and funds for development projects were not being released. They (BJP leaders) took it lightly and never took an action against BJP leaders who were involved in corruption".

Kaur said the party "should have told us beforehand that we have to keep quiet even if we see scam, mafia raj and cover all sorts of scams," adding that she did not join politics to keep mum on wrongdoings taking place in the state. Late RSS leader Jagdish Gagneja was also against BJP continuing the alliance with SAD. "Gagneja said non-performer BJP leaders should not be given ticket again. He was also against BJP's alliance with SAD. He said he would make every effort so that the Assembly elections are fought without partnering with SAD. "It was his stand even on his last day. I met him frequently. He was the person who held me back from resigning. When Sidhu (her husband) resigned, he was very angry," she said.

to be a very confused man. He keeps changing his statements. It is better that he stays away from us (Congress)," a visibly upset Amarinder Singh said.

With the entry to the Congress and AAP becoming doubtful and his move to launch a fourth front with a new party remain-

ing a non-starter, Sidhu has created an uncertain situation for himself and others.

Amid the confusion in the opposition ranks, the Akali Dal-BJP combine seems to be relishing as the two parties are eyeing a third term as Punjab goes for assembly elections early next year.

Experts say India should take lead in amending Montreal Protocol

New Delhi, OctOber 9 (iANS): With India ratifying the world's first comprehensive climate agreement earlier this month, another global treaty that eventually aims to phase out a heat-trapping substance -- hydrofluorocarbons or HFCs - and replace them with climate-friendly alternatives, will require India's leadership role, say environmentalists.

Ahead of the entry into force of the Paris Agreement on climate change, which is set to take place on November 4, the 28th meeting of the Parties to the 1989 Montreal Protocol on Substances that Deplete the Ozone Layer will be held in Rwandan capital Kigali from October 10 to 14 to freeze an agreement as early as 2025-26 to eventually eliminate the use of HFCs, commonly used in air-conditioners.

"We're looking to India and other world leaders to show greater flexibility on reaching an amendment to phase down HFCs," Nehmat Kaur, who is India representative of the Natural Resources Defense Council, told IANS. "There is an economic case for countries, including India, to advance its timeframe for the phasedown. The new $80 million dollar fund is a strong signal for early action. Things are looking positive for a strong and ambitious amendment this week," she added.

However, an official with the Union Environment Ministry hinted that India, which has not opened its cards so far, may advance its deadline to phase out HFCs. "India might advance the timeframe during negotiations for phasing out HFCs to somewhere like 202526, instead of the previous deadline of

Security beefed up at Taj Mahal, vital installations in UP luckNOw, OctOber 9 (iANS): Security has been heightened at Taj Mahal, many other important places, tourist spots and government installations across Uttar Pradesh following an Intelligence Bureau (IB) alert of a potential threat by terrorists, officials said on Sunday. Additional security has been deployed at the Taj Mahal in Agra, the biggest draw for foreign and domestic tourists, officials said. Officials informed that 36 extra commandos have been deployed at the Taj Mahal, on the outer periphery, in and around the entry points.

Other than this, Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) personnel who guard the world famous monument of love, have also been alerted on the possibility of a terror attack, a senior home department official said.

As the festival season is underway and Durga Puja, Dusshehra and Muharram are on the anvil, security has also been beefed up in important cities like Lucknow, Agra, Kanpur, Moradabad, Bareilly, Meerut, Muzaffarnagar, Varanasi and Allahabad, a police official said.

2031, if the developed nations pledge adequate funding to the developing nations, including India, for research and development of low global warming potential alternatives," said the official.

Experts say though HFCs -- the refrigeration and air-conditioning coolants -- do not harm the ozone layer, but have a high global warming potential.

Their elimination will ultimately help avoiding an up to 0.5 degree Celsius rise in global temperature by the end of the century and will significantly contribute towards the global goal of staying well below two degrees.

Ahead of the Kigali meet, India has put forward its own proposal for amendment that mainly advocates adequate funding for research and development to the developing nations for smooth technological transition without any delay.

In India, it will cost 12 billion euros (Rs 90,000 crore) to shift from HFCs to the greener gases between 2015 and 2050, the New Delhi-based think-tank Council on Energy, Environment and Water said on September 27.

Officials of the Environment Ministry say India will advocate for adequate multilateral funds for the developing countries for smooth and speedy technological transition at the Montreal Protocol talks.

An indication in this regard was given Special Secretary in the ministry R.R. Rashmi on September 27, who said: "There are different estimates as to what it will cost to make the switch. But, we must emphasise in Kigali that the commitment of donor countries has to be absolute and

this assurance is necessary to fulfil any commitments India makes."

In the July negotiations in Vienna, over 100 countries opted to freeze HFC growth by 2021. China, the world's largest HFC producer, suggested starting the freeze in 2025 or 2026, while India advocated 2031.

In 2013, India's consumption of HFCs, which are up to 10,000 times more potent than carbon dioxide and are the fastest-growing greenhouse gases in the world, was 1.6 percent of the global consumption.

Ahead of the Kigali negotiations, 19 global foundations together contributed $53 million and other $27 million came from a few countries for the multilateral fund to be used for smooth transition from HFCs by the developing nations and directed towards energy efficiency efforts.

Corporate giant Godrej & Boyce Manufacturing Co Ltd is the only Indian company that funds donations for the multilateral fund.

Eleven senators, in a missive to US Secretary of State John Kerry on October 7, said: "A successful agreement negotiated in Kigali is critical to help meet the goals agreed to in Paris, and we encourage you to take advantage of this important opportunity to create a more sustainable future."

The Montreal Protocol was designed to protect the ozone layer by reducing the production and consumption of ozone-depleting substances. It was agreed to on September 16, 1987, and entered into force on January 1, 1989.

Since then it has banned the use of several ozone-depleting substances, including chlorofluorocarbons, a substitute to HFCs.

Devotees offer prayers to Goddess Durga and other deities at a Durga Puja pandal in Gurgaon. (PTI Photo)

Muslim women activists hail govt move on Triple Talaq

New Delhi, OctOber 9 (iANS): A grouping of Muslim women on Sunday welcomed the government's stand that Triple Talaq violated the issue of women's equality and must go.

"We ... whole-heartedly welcome the stand taken by the government in the Supreme Court," 16 women activists said in a joint statement.

"We welcome the clear statement in the (government) affidavit that practices such as Triple Talaq, Nikah Halala and polygamy are violative of womens' equality and dignity and therefore need to be abolished."

The statement said Triple Talaq took place in gross violation of Quranic injunctions and values of justice and equality enshrined in the

Indian constitution.

"We further welcome the statement that gender equality is non-negotiable... There can be no progress without gender equality and justice.

"We also welcome the stand that the fact that these practices are legally regulated in several Muslim countries indicates these are not essential practices in the Islamic religion," the statement said.

"The Constitution allows for personal laws with the objective of upholding diversity and pluralism in our country. But it nowhere sanctions violation of the principles of gender justice." The women said that Muslim women were entitled to legal justice just as Hindu women had moved

towards justice through the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955 and the Hindu Succession Act, 1956.

"The Shariat Application Act, 1937 is incomplete and archaic and we urgently seek reform in order that Muslim women citizens are able to live a life of justice and dignity."

The signatories to the statement included Afreen Bano, Badar Syed, Farhat Amin, Khatun Shaikh, M. Nasreen, Mariya Salim, Nasim Akhtar, Nishat Hussain, Noorjehan Safia Niaz, R. Jeibunnisa, Rahima Khatun, Safia Akhtar,Shadab Bano, Sharifa Khanum, Shayara Bano and Zakia Soman, Co-Founder of the Bharatiya Muslim Mahila Andolan and a petitioner in the Supreme Court.

Report says Lashkar suffered max Outcry over death of 13-year damage in recent surgical strikes old girl after 68-day fast

New Delhi, OctOber 9 (Pti): Pakistan-based terror outfit Lashkar-e-Taiba(LeT) suffered the maximum damage in the cross-LoC surgical strikes on terror launch pads carried out by Indian army with assessment reports of radio intercepts indicating that around 20 of its militants were killed.

The assessment reports available from Indian army field units which included radio conversations between various Pakistani formations showed maximum damage was inflicted on LeT, a banned terror group, at Dudniyal launch pad in Pakistan-occupiedKashmir, opposite to Kupwara sector of North Kashmir, according to sources in the know of details of the recent surgical strikes.

The sources said on Sunday that five teams culled out from the army division in the area were tasked to destroy launch pads of terror groups located at Kail also known as Kel and Dudniyal. In a well calibrated operation, which started on the intervening night of September 28 and 29, Indian army moved across the LoC and smashed four launch pads that were under the guard of

a Pakistani post located 700 metres from the LoC. The sources said that the terrorists were not expecting an action by the Indian army and therefore were taken by surprise. The terrorists, mainly belonging to the LeT, were seen running towards the Pakistani post when they were killed by the Indian troops, according to the assessment reports.

After the successful strike inside the PoK, an effective radio monitoring and strict vigil was maintained, the sources said, adding the wireless messages from radio intercepts of Pakistani army indicated that at least 10 LeT terrorists had been been killed during the multiple and near synchronised surgical strikes on four launch pads.

There was heavy movement of Pakistani army vehicles till the break of dawn and all the bodies were cleared off and taken away, the sources said, adding as per the radio intercepts there was a mass burial in the Neelum valley.

Similar blow was dealt to the terrorist launch pads located at Balnoi area opposite of Poonch in which nine people belonging to LeT were

killed as per the radio intercepts of Pakistani army, the sources said.

Two Pakistani soldiers belonging to 8 Northern Light Infantry were also killed in the strike in this sector, they said.

However, the sources said that post 8.30 AM of September 28, radio and wireless intercepts between various formations of Pakistan have fallen silent. According to the sources, there were intelligence reports that terrorists were planning to enter into India from various directions in Kashmir as well as Jammu region.

The sources said that the army waited for the opportunity when the terrorists were in the process of gathering at one place before giving them a bloody nose. Pakistan has contested the claims of Indian army and said that there was no surgical strikes carried out. They only admitted that two of their soldiers were killed in cross border firing.

However, after the operation was over, the sources said, duty officer at the Director General of Military Operation in Pakistan was informed about the strikes carried out by the army.

New Delhi, OctOber 9 (reuterS): A children's rights group has called for the police to arrest the parents of a 13-year-old girl from the minority Jain community who died after observing a religious fast for 68 days.

The girl, Aradhana Samdhariya, died due to cardiac arrest on Oct. 3, a day after her family held a procession in Hyderabad in which she rode in a chariot with her parents to celebrate the end of her fast.

The tragedy exploded into the national headlines at the weekend, and raised new questions about whether India's tradition of religious tolerance is failing to protect the most vulnerable.

The girl's parents likely coerced the girl to participate in the ritual of surviving only on water, for a second straight year, the child rights body said in its complaint.

"It is a planned, cruel murder. We have complained to the police to arrest the parents and the priest," P Achyuta Rao, honorary president of Balala Hakkula Sangham, an Andhra Pradesh-based children's rights group, told Reuters on Sunday.

Hyderabad police have registered a so-called First Information Report that marks the initial step in an investigation, and summoned Aradhana's father and grandfather for questioning on Saturday.

The relatives, who were not represented by a lawyer, said in their questioning that Aradhana had wanted to continue her

fast for the full 68-day period.

"In fact, in the meantime, they objected also but she didn't listen to them and she was very much interested to continue for 68 days, is what they are saying," the officer said.

Family members have publicly denied forcing the girl to fast during the holy period of Chaumasa, observed by the Jain community from July. "We did not hide anything. Everyone knew Aradhana was fasting. They came and took selfies with her. Now some people are pointing fingers at us for allowing her to fast for 68 days," her grandfathertold a news channel.

Jainism is an ancient religion whose central tenets are non-violence and love to all beings. Jains, who make up around 0.4 percent of the population, typically observe a strict vegetarian diet.

"It is unfortunate that such an incident has occurred. People in responsible positions should take necessary steps to avoid such a situation," Uttam Kumar Reddy, from the opposition Telangana Pradesh Congress Committee, told Reuters on Sunday.

The children's NGO, the Balala Hakkula Sangham, gathered photos of the procession on Oct. 2, copies of which it made available to Reuters, as part of the documentation to support its police complaint.

The NGO has also sought government custody of the other two girls in the family, aged seven and five, Rao said.

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Attack on mourners in Yemen ‘kills more than 140’ SANAA, OCTOBER 9 (REUTERS): Saudi-led warplanes struck a funeral at a community hall in the Yemeni capital Sanaa, the country's Houthi-run administration said on Saturday, but the coalition denied any role in the attack.

More than 140 mourners were killed, according to local health officials cited by the United Nations, in an attack that prompted a strong rebuke from Washington, a key Saudi ally.

Jamie McGoldrick, a U.N. official in charge of humanitarian efforts in the country, said more than 525 were injured.

The death toll was 82, according to Ghazi Ismail, the administration's acting health minister. The reason for the discrepancy in numbers was not immediately clear.

Ismail said the air strike occurred in the southern part of the city, where a wake was taking place for the father of the administration's interior minister, Jalal al-Roweishan, who had died of natural causes on Friday.

The death toll was one of the largest in any single incident since the Saudiled alliance began military

operations to try to restore President Abd-Rabbu Mansour Hadi to power following his ousting by the Iran-aligned Houthis in March 2015.

"The Saudi aggression committed a major crime today, by attacking a mourning hall for the alRoweishan family, targeting residents in the hall," Ismail told a news conference in Sanaa.

In a strongly worded rebuke, the White House said it may consider cutting its support to the Saudi-led military campaign.

"U.S. security cooperation with Saudi Arabia is not a blank check," said U.S. National Security Council spokesman Ned Price in a statement. "In light of this and other recent incidents, we have initiated an immediate review of our already significantly reduced support to the Saudi-led coalition and are prepared to adjust our support so as to better align with U.S. principles, values and interests, including achieving an immediate and durable end to Yemen's tragic conflict."

Sources in the Saudiled coalition said there was no Arab coalition air role in the strike.

and start of new round of talks that includes all Yemeni sides,” Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesman, Bahram Qasemi was quoted as saying by Tasnim news agency.

People stand at the site of an airstrike which witnesses said was by Saudi-led coalition aircraft on mourners at a hall where a wake for the father of Jalal al-Roweishan, the interior minister in the Houthi-dominated Yemeni government, was being held, in Sanaa, Yemen on October 8, 2016. (Reuters Photo)

"Absolutely no such operation took place at that target," one of the sources said, citing what he described as confirmation from the coalition air force command.

"The coalition is aware of such reports and is certain that it is possible that

‘New day’ in lung cancer as Merck drug shines, works with chemo COPENHAGEN, OCTOBER 9 (REUTERS): Merck & Co scored a double hit on Sunday with new clinical data showing its Keytruda immunotherapy offered big benefits in previously untreated lung cancer patients, either when given on its own or with chemotherapy.

As a monotherapy, Keytruda halved the risk of disease progression and cut overall deaths by 40 percent compared to chemotherapy alone in pre-selected patients whose tumors had been tested using a biomarker.

And when given with two older chemotherapy drugs in non-selected patients, it was almost twice as likely to shrink tumors as chemotherapy alone.

Another similar drug from Roche also demonstrated broad efficacy as a so-called second-line option in patients who had received prior treatment.

"Remember this day.

It's a new day for lung cancer treatment," Stefan Zimmermann of Lausanne's University Hospital told reporters at the European Society for Medical Oncology (ESMO) congress as the results were presented.

An editorial in the New England Journal of Medicine, where the Merck monotherapy results were published, said Keytruda could become

"a new standard of care".

The various findings suggest that treating lung cancer - the biggest cancer killer globally - with powerful new immune system-boosting medicines is going to involve more permutations than some experts originally expected.

Rival drugmaker Bristol-Myers Squibb had tried a catch-all approach with its Opdivo drug but it failed to help previously untreated patients when given on its own in a trial that included people with low levels of a protein called PD-L1.

Keytruda, as a sole agent, was targeted only at patients with high PD-L1, making them more receptive to immunotherapy.

Lead researcher Martin Reck of Germany's Lung Clinic Grosshansdorf predicted that testing for the PDL1 biomarker would now become standard "from today".

U.S. regulators are expected to decide whether to approve Keytruda for first-line non-small cell lung cancer, the most common type, by Dec. 24.

Merck had already said in June that Keytruda worked in the trial but the scale of the benefit was only disclosed at ESMO.

Keytruda with chemotherapy, was much smaller but was notable because it was the first time that a combination of immunotherapy and chemotherapy has been shown to work in a randomized Phase II study.

Many experts have been skeptical about this approach and investors' expectations, up until now, have been quite low.

In the event, researchers reported that Merck's combination cut the risk of disease progression or death by 47 percent compared to chemotherapy alone after 10.6 months, while 55 percent of patients saw their tumors shrink versus 29 percent.

Patients in this trial were not selected by PDL1 expression but the study did find that those with higher PD-L1 had a higher response.

Roger Perlmutter, Merck's head of research, said both trials suggested Keytruda could offer a broad array of patients meaningful improvement over standard platinum-based chemotherapy, which is now more than two decades old.

Drugs like Keytruda and Opdivo work by taking the brakes off the immune system and allowing the COMBINATION THERAPY body's natural killer cells to The second trial, mixing home in on tumors.

other causes of bombing are to be considered. The coalition has in the past avoided such gatherings and (they have) never been a subject of targets."

The Saudi-led coalition has been providing air support for Hadi's forces in a civil war that has killed

more than 10,000 people since March 2015 and displaced more than three million.

Fighting has intensified since August when U.N.sponsored peace talks in Kuwait ended without an agreement.

Iran, Saudi Arabia's

Some South African universities to ‘Washington reopen despite student fee protests to use all JOHANNESBURG, OCTOBER 9 (REUTERS): Most South African universities will reopen on Monday despite on-campus clashes between police and students protesters earlier this week, though some, including the University of Cape Town, would remain temporarily shut, media reported.

Demonstrations over the cost of university education, which is prohibitive for many black students, have highlighted frustration at enduring inequalities more than two decades after the end of apartheid.

Nationwide protests erupted last week while universities were on a study recess, with students demanding all universities be shut down until the government provides free education.

The University of the Witwatersrand (Wits) in Johannesburg saw the worst clashes on Tuesday, with students overturning a police car and throwing stones, while police fired tear gas and rubber bullets.

During the protest students danced the "toyi-toyi" - a common display of protest throughout decades of struggle against white rule.

Wits said in a statement on Saturday that it would reopen on Monday on several conditions, with

means to pressure NKorea’

Students sing struggle songs during a gathering as Academic staff and church leaders protest demanding free tertiary education at Johannesburg’s University of the Witwatersrand, South Africa on October 7, 2016. (Reuters Photo)

students allowed to protest peacefully only in designated areas.

"We are committed to completing the 2016 academic programme and to ensuring that examinations are written," Wits said, adding that it has revised its calendar for 2016.

The academic year in South Africa lasts from February to December.

Other universities set

Evangelical leaders stick with Trump, focus on beating Clinton WASHINGTON/NEW YORK, OCTOBER 9 (REUTERS): Leaders of religious conservative groups largely stood behind Donald Trump on Saturday, the day after vulgar sexual comments he made about women surfaced online, but some expressed concern that the U.S. Republican presidential nominee's remarks could depress evangelical turnout on Election Day. Most evangelical leaders did not condemn Trump, and instead pointed to an urgent need to prevent Democratic nominee Hillary Clinton from winning the presidency, reshaping the Supreme Court and implementing liberal policies.

The latest blow to Trump's campaign came after a 2005 video surfaced of the then-reality TV star talking on an open microphone about groping women and trying to seduce a married woman. Vice presidential running mate Mike Pence said he could not defend Trump's words.

Gary Bauer, chairman of the Campaign for Working Families, said Trump's

"grossly inappropriate language" does not change the choice facing the country in the Nov. 8 election and that "I continue to support the Trump-Pence ticket."

"Hillary Clinton is committed to enacting policies that will erode religious liberty, promote abortion, make our country less safe, and leave our borders unprotected," Bauer said.

White evangelicals make up about 20 percent of the U.S. population, according to the Public Religion Research Institute, and represent a crucial voting bloc Trump needs to win the presidency.

They have long represented a pillar of support for Republicans. In 2004, they were instrumental in President George W. Bush’s re-election. They turned out in similar numbers in 2008 and 2012, when Mitt Romney, a Mormon who many evangelicals considered too moderate, was the Republican nominee, according to a report by the Pew Research Center.

Support from evangelicals for Trump has been strong throughout his

know of that hasn’t made some mistakes in the past."

He said Clinton has peccadilloes of her own, most notably marital woes with her husband, former President Bill Clinton.

"So yes, I will vote for Donald Trump. I’m not excusing his behavior at all.

It’s disgusting," he said.

President of American Values Gary Bauer speaks during the second day at the 5th annual Faith & Freedom Coalition’s “Road to Majority” Policy Conference in Washington, June 20, 2014.

(Reuters Photo/File)

campaign, even though it was only late in life that the New York businessman adopted their cause. Social conservatives flocked to his side over other deeply religious Republican presidential candidates, such as Ted Cruz.

"Naturally I’m disappointed," said Steve Scheffler, head of the Iowa Faith and Freedom Coalition.

"But, you know, the Bible tells me that we are all sinners saved by grace and I don't think there's probably a person alive that I

main regional rival, described the attack as “a horrific and inhuman crime”, and called for the resumption of peace talks among all Yemeni parties.

“To resolve the crisis in Yemen there is no solution but the end of aggression by the brutish Saudi rulers

SCENE OF CARNAGE Residents said aircraft fired two missiles at the hall, where hundreds of mourners had gathered to offer condolences.

One missile tore through the building, setting it on fire and sending a large plume of smoke above the area. The other landed nearby.

Witnesses described a scene of carnage, with charred or mutilated bodies strewn around. Ambulances raced to carry the wounded to hospitals, which sent out urgent appeals for blood.

A spokesman for Yemen's Houthi group condemned the strike as an act of savagery.

"The aggression continues to shed blood in an uncommon savagery and with international collusion that reaches the level of direct participation," the Houthi-run Saba news agency quoted the group's spokesman, Mohammed

Abdul-Salam, as saying in a statement.

At least two local officials were among the dead.

It was not immediately clear if Roweishan was in the hall when the strike happened.

Roweishan had sided with the Iran-aligned Houthi movement when President Abd-Rabbu Mansour Hadi fled Yemen after the Houthis advanced on his headquarters in the southern port city of Aden in March 2015.

The Saudi-led coalition had been blamed for several attacks on medical centres, including some run by international aid group Medecins Sans Frontieres (MSF), schools, factories and homes in the past 18 months that has killed scores of civilians.

In August, MSF said it was evacuating its staff from six hospitals in northern Yemen after a coalition air strike hit a health facility operated by the group killing 19 people.

The coalition, which says it does not target civilians, has expressed deep regret over the decision and said it was trying to set up "urgent meetings" with the medical aid group.

DEPRESS TURNOUT Still, politically active Christian conservative leaders across the country said they were worried that Trump’s comments could depress turnout among evangelicals.

“Evangelicals are not going to vote for Hillary,” said religious political activist David Lane. “But this could cause them to stay home. This could be a big deal. Things like this matter.”

Much will hinge on Trump’s performance in the second presidential debate on Sunday night, and whether he can convince Christians that he is a changed man, Lane said.

“He already apologized and said he was wrong,” said Lane. “I think he’s moving in

the right direction. But he’s got to do really well in the debate Sunday night.”

Other religious leaders, however, were less forgiving.

Russell Moore, president of the Ethics & Religious Liberty Commission of the Southern Baptist Convention, tweeted an article detailing evangelical apathy toward the Trump tape, calling it a "disgrace."

"What a scandal to the gospel of Jesus Christ and to the integrity of our witness," Moore wrote.

Still, the majority view among religious conservatives appeared to be summed up by Tony Perkins, president of the Family Research Council action group, who said evangelicals "are left with a choice of voting for the one who will do the least damage to our freedoms."

"This is far from an ideal situation, but it is the reality in which we find ourselves and as difficult as it is, I refuse to find sanctuary on the sidelines and allow the country and culture to deteriorate even further by continuing the policies of the last eight years," he said.

to reopen on Monday after extended recess include Tshwane University of Technology, University of Venda, North West University, University of the Free State and Sol Plaatjie University, according to newspaper City Press.

The University of Cape Town will remain shut down, accoridng to media reports, while the University of Pretoria said in a

statement it will conduct a meeting between staff and students on Monday in a bid to resolve the standoff.

The government, grappling with a budget deficit of nearly 4 percent of GDP, has capped 2017 fee increases for next year at 8 percent, but warns that education subsidies should not come at the expense of other sectors like health and housing.

Ethiopia declares state of emergency ADDIS ABABA, OCTOBER 9 (REUTERS): Ethiopian Prime Minister Hailemariam Desalegn declared a six-month state of emergency on Sunday, saying it was to restore order after weeks of protests that have resulted in deaths and damage to mostly foreign-owned factories and flower farms.

Last week, protesters also destroyed scores of vehicles, adding economic casualties to a rising death toll in a wave of unrest over land grabs and rights.

"A state of emergency has been declared because the situation posed a threat against the people of the country," Hailemariam said on state-run television.

"The state of emergency is vital. It is essential to restore peace and stability over a short period of time," he said, adding the ruling Ethiopian People's Revolutionary Democratic Front (EPRDF) coalition was also looking at reforms, and planning to hold talks with opposition parties.

Hailemariam said the state of emergency was effective from Oct.8.

The violence has put a shadow over a nation where a state-led industrial drive has created one of Africa's fastest growing economies, but where the government has also faced rising international criticism and popular opposition to its authoritarian approach to development.

Last Sunday, at least 55 people were killed in a stampede in Ethiopia's Oromiya region that was triggered when police used teargas and shot in the air to disperse anti-government protesters at a religious festival.

That has added the toll to more than 450 the number of people rights groups and opponents say have been killed in unrest since 2015. A U.S. researcher was killed on Tuesday when her car was attacked by stonethrowers near Addis Ababa.

The government says the toll cited by critics is inflated.

SEOUL, OCTOBER 9 (REUTERS): Washington will use all available means outside the U.N. Security Council to isolate North Korea over its nuclear weapons programme and counter its growing threat to world order, the U.S. envoy to the United Nations said on Sunday.

The United States will also use its military as a deterrent to the North's threat, Ambassador Samantha Power told a news conference in Seoul, after visiting the heavily armed Demilitarized Zone (DMZ) border between the rival Koreas.

"While Security Council resolutions are one tool in our tool box ... we are committed to using all the tools in our tool kit to address this serious threat including the diplomatic pressure that we are mobilising around the world to convince other nations to isolate the regime," Power said.

Power's visit to the region, which included a stop in Tokyo last week, comes amid a push for tougher Security Council sanctions after the North's fifth nuclear test last month in defiance of a series of U.N. resolutions.

The United States and South Korea have been pushing governments around the world to take unilateral action including discouraging countries from using North Korean workers and ending visa waivers for North Koreans.

North Korea conducted its fifth and biggest nuclear test on Sept. 9 and South Korea has said it believes the North is ready to conduct another test at any time.

An increase in activity at the North's nuclear test site could signal preparations for a new test, a U.S.based monitoring group, 38 North, said on Friday.

The North has defied U.N. sanctions since conducting its firth nuclear test in 2006 and has pressed ahead with the development of weapons programmes including a range of ballistic missiles, which it says it needs for self-defence.

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interview with Grand Master seong Kuk Geong

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he 4th Faith in Action Taekwondo C ha m p i o n s h i p was held successfully in the State Badminton Indoor Stadium, Dimapur on October 7 and 8 under the theme “Excel through Taekwondo”.

The presence and participation of Korean Grand Master Seong Kuk Jeong, 7th Dan, Black Belt from Kukkiwon, South Korea was the highlight of the two days event. Grand Master Seong Kuk Geong was the chief technical chairman and special guest in the Championship.

Extract of an interview with Grand Master Seong Kuk Geong where he talks about his first impression in coming to Nagaland and his Taekwondo experience: Grand Master, tell us in brief your experience about Nagaland during your brief stay.

GM: I have come to Nagaland for the 4th faith in action taekwondo tournament as a special guest.

While I was there, I had Nagaland's food and it was very good and spicy as Korean food.

As a Korean with almost complete dominance over the sport in the Olympics, whatarethenecessaryingredients to excel in this sport?

GM: Technical systems, professional coaches and lots of experiences of players.

Did you notice any Olympic prospects among the players in the recent 2 day tournament?

GM: I have found some of them are good and have good physical bodies and techniques.

Master Seong Kuk Jeong

Coming to Taekwondo, could you kindly cite reasons for the global popularity of this Korean martial arts? Is it because of the beautiful style of the sport or is it due to other reasons?

GM: There are several reasons why taekwondo is popular. First, most of the kicks and punches are fairly linear and flashy skills that most people like. Another reason for this is gathering people as they respect each other.

17TH NsF MArTYrs MeMoriAl TropHY OCTOBER 10 MATCHES Ist Match (11:00 AM): Naga Hospital Colony vs Phileo FC 2nd Match (12:30 PM): Gariphema Village YO vs Tragopan Club Viswema 3rd Match (2:00 PM): Addax FC vs P.Vizheto FC

How many Taekwondo schools are there in Korea? To what extend is the Korean Government involved in sustaining the sport?

GM: There are around 2000 schools involving elementary school, middle school and high school. Government supports the schools to teach children to become professional.

In your country, is Taekwondo a serious professional activity or more of a

On the physical aspect, Nagas are more or less similar with Koreans; however, did you notice any peculiar Naga trait or temperament hobby? which may help - or even GM: Many children learn undo us in the sport? for the health and hobby. GM: They are quick and But some of them learn to flexible. become players or teachers.

Thank you so much for your precious time. Any As a GM, please give us last word for the future your frank opinion on the stars? standard of this sport in GM: I want to produce IndiNagaland as you saw it in an Olympic players. I want the tournament. to introduce taekwondo to GM: They are very cou- many Indians and teach rageous but they need to them. Finally I want Indilearn professional tech- ans taekwondo to be same niques. level with other countries and be better than them.

ahmedabad, october 9 (iaNS): India bounced back in style as they crushed Australia 54-20 to record their first win of the 2016 Kabaddi World Cup here on Saturday.

After losing to Korea in their opening match on Friday, India needed to make a statement and they did it in an emphatic manner.

In the match against Australia, India benched Rahul Chaudhari and Jasvir Singh and started with Pardeep Narwal and Sandeep Narwal in their place.

Indian substitutes played a key role in the victory as the bench contributed 20 points.

Ajay Thakur was top scorer for India and scored seven points - all scored after coming on as a substitute.

Indian defence began strongly as they sent two Australian players on the bench and raced into a 3-0 lead after two minutes.

Pardeep scored with his first raid in fourth minute as India led 6-0. An all out was inflicted by India in the fifth minute as India took a commanding 10-0 lead.

Australia scored their first point as Campbell Brown got a bonus in the sixth minute. Deepak Niwas Hooda scored with a raid as India led 13-1 after seven minutes.

India came out all guns blazing as they inflicted another all out in the 11th minute to lead 20-2.

Such was India's dominance that all Australia could score were bonus points in the first half.

Pardeep Narwal scored five raid points while Manjeet Chhillar got a high five for India. Kuldeep Singh scored three points for Australia in the first half.

India were well on top at the end of first half and led 32-7 at the break.

The second half began with India inflicting an all out in the 21st minute to lead 35-7.

Thomas Sharp scored first touch point of the match for Australia in the 22nd minute. Australia were still looking for their first tackle point as India led 38-9 after 26 minutes.

Rahul Chaudhari came on in the 29th minute and immediately scored with his raid as India led 41-12 after 30 minutes.

Australia's defence had a nightmare and failed to score a single point throughout the match.

Rahul scored two points with a raid in the 34th minute as India took an unassailable 45-14 lead.

A fourth all out was inflicted by India in the 36th minute to lead 49-15.

Australian captain Campbell Brown scored five points for Australia. Kuldeep Singh scored Australia's first super raid in the dying seconds of the match but India had far too much in their locker and won 54-20.

After a stutter against Republic of Korea in the opening match, India got their 2016 Kabaddi World Cup campaign back on track.

India will next play Bangladesh on Tuesday whereas Australia will lock horns with England on Monday.

lewandowski hat-trick helps poland sink denmark open penalty shootout tourney at pfutsero

XXii inter district & state TT c’ship Kohima, october 9 (mexN): The XXII Inter District & State Table Tennis Championship under the aegis of Nagaland Table Tennis Association will take place from October 11 at the Indoor Stadium, Kohima at 10:00 am. The inaugural function will be graced by Y. Kikheto Sema, IAS, Secretary, Land Resources Department, Nagaland as the chief guest. The championship will be hosted by Kohima District Table Tennis Association.

Kyrgios keeps cool to win Japan open toKYo, october 9 (reUterS): Nick Kyrgios shelved the on-court histrionics and let his tennis do the talking to win an enthralling battle against rising Belgian David Goffin 4-6 6-3 7-5 and clinch the Japan Open on Sunday.

The Australian number one, long criticised for his temper tantrums, was a model of composure as he overhauled the world number 14 for the biggest title of his career and his third overall.

"It was a great week and I'll be here again," 21-yearold Kyrgios said at the trophy ceremony, thanking the crowds for their support and tournament organisers for the "amazing" food. "I'm going to come here, for sure, for my whole career."

Since bowing out of the U.S. Open with a hip injury in the third round, a retirement that prompted American great and TV pundit John McEnroe to question his commitment, Kyrgios has shown tantalising signs of realising the potential that his gifts have long promised.

The world number 15 returned home to help Australia retain their place in the Davis Cup World Group with victory over Slovakia in their Sydney playoff and his triumph in Japan featured an impressive semi-final win over world number eight Gael Monfils.

Team india roar back to beat Australia in Kabaddi World cup

Poland's Robert Lewandowski and Denmark's Pierre Hojbjerg in action. (Reuters Photo)

WarSaW, october 9 (reUterS): hat-trick by deadly finisher Robert Lewandowski lifted Poland to a 3-2 victory over Denmark in a thrilling World Cup Group E qualifier on Saturday.

A packed 56,000 crowd

at the National Stadium in Warsaw saw the home team go in front in the 20th minute when Kamil Grosicki delivered a cross and Lewandowski scored from close range.

Poland kept attacking,

mainly down the wings, and Lewandowski made it 2-0 with a penalty nine minutes before halftime.

Full back Jannik Vestergaard brought down Arek Milik six metres out and Lewandowski sent keeper

Kasper Schmeichel the wrong way from the spot.

The Bayern Munich marksman's third goal came at the start of the second half when he pounced on an error by Vestergaard and powered half the length of the field before slotting the ball beyond Schmeichel.

Denmark pulled one back in the 49th minute as Poland's Kamil Glik turned the ball past his own keeper, Lukasz Fabianski.

The visitors then suddenly started to dominate possession and it was no surprise when lively substitute Yussuf Poulsen netted in the 69th minute.

However, with playmaker Christian Eriksen tightly marked by Poland's defenders, Denmark were unable to draw level.

Poland are joint top of the group, alongside Montenegro and Romania, with four points from two matches. The Danes are fourth on three points.

Lewandowski has now scored hat-tricks in three competitions this season, having also landed a treble in the Bundesliga and German Cup. He has netted in each of his last seven World Cup/ European Championship qualifiers, bagging 11 goals in total in those matches.

The winners with the organizers of the 1st Win FC Open Penalty Shoot Out tournament 2016 on October 8.

Kohima, october 9 (mexN): The 1st Win FC Open Penalty Shoot Out tournament 2016 was successfully conducted at Pfutsero Sports Complex in Phek district from October 7 to 8 last.

Veracious FC Zapami emerged the champion title and awarded with Rs. 50,000.

10 Star FC Pfutsero, Cluster FC Kami and Kuzukuve Kro Kikruma stood 2nd, 3rd and 4th position and pocketed Rs. 30,000,

Rs 20,000 and Rs 10,000 respectively.

Zeko Wetsah of 10 Star FC was declared as the best goalkeeper. Ritsho of Veracious FC bagged the best shooter title while PWD Youth Organization was awarded the fair play award.

Isaac Kronu, 1st class contractor and Er. Visakho Therie graced the occasion as the chief guest and guest of honour respectively.

Altogether, 21 teams participated in the tournament.

public discourse APPEAL TO RONGMEIS IN NAGALAND

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aga’s unity is more important than the recognition of Rongmei tribe in Nagaland. Opposition to the recognition of Rongmei tribe was started from Zeliang and now followed by Ao, Sema and Lotha and many more may come out. Rongmei should not take Nagaland Nagas that they are against the Rongmeis but their many circumstances and situations in the road of Naga National Movement which has been producing many unwanted elements inside the Nagas that may compelled the Nagas to come out against the Rongmei Tribe unwillingly since there’s no any reason against the Rongmei Tribe.

This is my humble appeal to the Rongmei in Nagaland to drop the tribe recognition agenda for the sake of Nagas Unity and let us wait until the goodwill of the people prevail.

Rongmeis should realized that your tribe is already recognized as Scheduled Tribe in the first batch of Government of India in 1956 as a Kabui and it was corrected recently as in Rongmei in 2012. Besides this, Rongmei Tribe is recognized by the British before the India Independence by the Uprising of Rongmei during 1891-1894 against the British forced tax/forced Cooli and forced labour of road construction (Manipur British Administrative Report 1893-1894 ) followed by the Naga Raj Movement under the leadership of Heipou Jaduannang and Rani Gaidinliu (1925-1940) This recognition is big enough among the Naga Tribes and let us not try to make ourselves for small recognition again in any state of the country but let us make our effort though it may be small for the unity among the Nagas.

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agaland today appears a State unable to distinguish the deceptive Facades from the Real and the Sensible from the Insensible. The State appears to be under a spell of Naklis (false deceptions).

The Naga Hoho writing to the Governor to “cleanse the Nagaland University” (EASTERN MIRROR: 1 October 2016), said: “Unfortunately, right from the beginning a poor choice was made in the appointing the Vice Chancellor......, personal loyalty got the better of more relevant considerations like competence, academic eminence and personal integrity”.

They also decried the: “current trend of heavy employment from other states particularly from Manipur and Assam......., sidelining of hundreds of local qualified unemployed youth in the state”.

And demanded the appointment of the Head of the University should be “non-political”.

The Words and Style of the Writing surprisingly, appear unlike the normal Naga Hoho communications. They (the Words) are flowing, scholarly, hard hitting the Bull’s Eye and distinctly ringing.

Paradoxically, the Naga Hoho itself in reality exhibits the same

WHo beWiTcHed NAGAlANd? Thepfulhouvi Solo IFS Retd (RR -68) Principal Secretary, Retd.

conditions they want the Governor of Nagaland to ‘cleanse’ in the University.

Loyalty to certain Quarter to Politics and to the resourceful Governments, appear to be the Hallmark the Naga Hoho’s main strength. Equity, Justice and Nagaland State’s Interest do not appear to touch their concern much.

Such behavior resulted in the departure of 6 sidelined unprivileged major Tribes of Eastern Nagaland –Chang, Phom, Khiamniungan, Konyak, Sangtam and Yimchungrü- from the Organization and recently three more of the most educated and active of Central Naga Tribes Council -Ao, Lotha and Sümi Tribes- dissociated themselves from the Naga Hoho despite great afford by the Authorities of the State to change their decision.

The Hoho has more often than not supported the non-Indigenous on Granting of Privileges and Employment in the State.

The Organization’s untenable position of granting the Status of ‘Indigenous Tribe of Nagaland’ to

some non-Indigenous Persons in Nagaland is so impertinent to the future Nagas of Nagaland that the Aos, Lothas and Sümis have cut off ties with the Hoho.

The Nagaland Assembly is wonderfully without any Opposition; all the countless independent Parties of the State have united into a single mutually feared Pact of self-seeking United Voice and this ‘facade of Democracy’ is extolled as a great sign of democratic Unity! What a difficult Idea to accept?

So much was the mutually feared friendship inside the Assembly that none of them had the courage to ask any questions pertaining to the Subject under the other friend. No wonder, the Businesses of the August House finished in a single just one 15 minutes Session.

Surprisingly even the Sonia Congress supported its adversary Government in the State in the unreasonable recognition of the Non-Indigenous as ‘Indigenous of Nagaland’! Certainly, something strange has bewitched Nagaland!

And all the Members support the Indo-NSCN political Accord the Public has no knowledge of even the Principal Points of the Accord! True, the discussion must continue but what kind of Leaders and Public in their sound mind would sign a blind Cheque?

Certainly something is amiss in the Politics of Nagaland. Reality and Conviction are buried.

Honesty and Truthfulness in the top Political Role Model Leaders have no time for public discussion and they move about gloriously among the people with questionable Academic qualification not showing the slightest sign of sensible embarrassment.

People from outside the State have become Ruler of the Land influencing enactment of Land and Mineral exploitation Laws in the name of Land Development and thereby taking away the Rights and Privileges of the Land Owners, which is why the British drastically went out of the EU ending the European Parliament Power to make Laws binding the British. The British have vowed

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.

to make Law for themselves in the British Parliament to suit the British. Often the Public actually is not that foolish.

The Nagaland governing authority pays scant attention.

As for the Leaders in the Church, they are to act like Prophets of antiquity instilling the Spirit of God in the Kings and the People to remove the Reproach on the Land; blissfully Nagaland continues the Gospel in Words as usual.

Paul did not take Words alone to the Thessalonians (I Thes.1: 5), he said: “because our gospel came to you not simply with words, but also with power, with the Holy Spirit and deep conviction”.

The American Missionaries sacrificed their life in bringing the Words to Nagaland, but Nagaland accepted the Words without Conviction or the Holy Spirit, perhaps which is why the Courage of the Holy Spirit and the Conviction of Reality lack in Nagaland.

Weeds have overgrown over the Kingdom; Crop Plants are seen among the thistles, but they (crops) do not bear much fruits!

Very unkind words, but hopefully sour food sometimes restore Good Taste in the Mouth afterwards!

Monday 10•10•2016

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Rai Victoria & Brooklyn Beckham Aishwarya Bachchan bags

join forces for UNAIDS charity mission Outstanding

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he's usually seen in exclusive locations and glamorous parties. But Victoria Beckham swapped her lavish lifestyle for the real world when she visited central Kenya on Saturday.

The 41 year-old designer was joined by her teenage son, Brooklyn, 17, as they continued their UNAIDS charity mission in Africa.

Joining local residents for a series of out-reach programmes and photo opportunities, Brooklyn

followed in his father's footsteps and played a game of football. This was the second trip to Africa for Victoria after she was appointed UNAIDS Goodwill Ambassador in 2014. Arriving on Wednesday, she and Brooklyn first visited Kiambu country, north of Nairobi, and witnessed a clinic of the Beyond Zero campaign which works to reduce maternal and child mortality in Kenya.

Addressing the audience, Victoria, who was

wearing baggy jeans and a white UNAIDS T-shirt, said: 'We have had an incredible time here in Kenya. We are learning so much and we have met some phenomenal people on our trip. 'I'd like to take the opportunity to say how impressed I am with the AIDS response and the progress made here.

'This is such an exciting day and I would like to thank you so much for including us in such an important day and also a fun day.

Brooklyn posted a pho-

to on Instagram of him holding a newborn baby that had been named after him. They then spent the day in Kisumu, in the east of Kenya, which has one of the highest HIV rates in the country, where she met with children and parents living with HIV. Local media showed the Beckhams were entertained by traditional dancers from the Luo tribe, and Victoria had a dance along with one of her hosts.

ishwarya Rai Bachchan recently received the 'Outstanding Celebrity Woman of the Year' award while featuring among a business magazine's 19 outstanding women. The lovely lady of Bollywood, who featured on the magazine's cover recently, mentioned that she was thankful and happy for the same.

The former Miss World looked gorgeous on the cover of the issue, which says, 19 women achievers share their successful, entrepreneurial journey in a candid conversation with Outlook Business.

The 42-year-old beauty and mother said that the most beautiful experience of her life was her daughter, Aaradhya Bachchan. She also spoke of her success mantra and advised women to be the best version of themselves, everyday.

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.S. Dhoni: The Untold Story" a biopic on India's best known cricket skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni has amassed over Rs 100 crore since its release. Directed by Neeraj Pandey, the film narrates Dhoni's journey from the lanes of Ranchi to his becoming the captain of the Indian cricket team. The film, which released on September 30, also puts spotlight on the obstacles that Dhoni faced in between, and touches upon his love life as well.

According to a statement issued on behalf of the film's makers, the film collected Rs 5.20 crore on Saturday (October 8), taking the total to Rs 103.4 crore. Produced by Fox Star Studios and Arun Pandey of Inspired Entertainment, the film also features Kiara Advani, Disha Patani and Anu-

pam Kher in pivotal roles.

Vijay Singh, CEO of Fox Star Studios, is overwhelmed with the positive response. Singh said: "We are extremely humbled with the love that MS Dhoni's biopic is receiving. Crossing a Rs 100-crore nett box office in India is a result of all the love that India's most successful captain gets from his motherland."

"This has been an incredibly special film for us and we thank everyone who has worked on the film and the audiences for making this a big success story." Anupam also tweeted: "Thank you Neeraj Pandey for your brilliance and inspiring millions with MS Dhoni's story.

Thank you also for your continuous faith in me." The film continues its good run in the theatres despite releases like "Mirzya", "Tutak Tutak Tutiya" and "Queen of Katwe".

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cean's Eight' which is the new sequel to the star studded American heist film 'Ocean's Eleven' will start production for its 2018 release. The all-female reboot of the movie franchise, which will star Anne Hathaway, Sandra Bullock, Helena Bonham Carter, Cate Blanchett, Sarah Paulson, Rihanna, Mindy Kaling and rapper Awkwafin, is slated Source: IANS for June 8, 2018, reports the

Daily Mail.

Shooting will reportedly start in New York this month. Although the plot has been kept under wraps, it has been reported that the film will see the girl gang undergo a heist at the Met Gala. The first 'Ocean's Eleven' movie, made in 1960, saw Frank Sinatra in the title role of Danny Ocean, with his co-stars including Dean Martin, Sammy Davis Jr., Peter Lawford

and Joey Bishop.

In the 2001 remake of the movie, George Clooney was seen reprising the part alongside co-stars, Brad Pitt, Matt Damon, Don Cheadle, Andy Garcia, and Julia Roberts. 'Ocean's Eight' will be directed by Gary Ross, who has promised that the new movie will be an 'extension and a continuation' of the previous movies.

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Jennifer Lopez, Marc Anthony collaborating for Spanish album

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inger Jennifer Lopez and her exhusband Marc Anthony are working on a new all-Spanish album. Anthony will act as executive producer via his company Magnus Media and Sony Music Latin for Lopez's second Spanish language album which is slated for a November release, reported People magazine.

"I am so excited and really looking forward to this new musical journey and to celebrate my Latin roots

with Marc Anthony and the Sony/Magnus family," the 47-year-old songstress said in a statement.

The duo, who share 8-year-old twins Emma and Max, have remained friendly in the five years since they split and even shared the stage in New York City earlier this summer. "It is an honor to welcome Jennifer to the Magnus Family. She has had enormous accomplishments in her career and has been representing our culture all over the world from day one.

"Her artistry, professionalism and passion for music are just some of the many attributes that have earned her a unique place in the entertainment world that very few people have been able to obtain. I am looking forward to our creative collaboration and to be part of continuing her musical legacy, Anthony, 48, said. JLo released her first Spanish album "Como Ama una Mujer", which was also co-produced by Anthony back in 2007.

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Kardashian robbery news led to 2400% increase in spams, scams

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Promising singer Kekhrieseno Ringa presents special number during the closing ceremony of the 5th edition of Nagaland Spelling Bee Championship 2016 in Kohima on October 8. (Morung Photo)

fter reality TV star Kim Kardashian was reportedly robbed of jewellery worth six million euros and more at gunpoint, cyber security leader Norton recorded a whopping 2,400 per cent increase in Kardashian-related spam and scams within the first 24 hours of the news.

Cyber criminals were quick to notice the high public interest and capitalised on the trending news to entice people to click on links or attachments.

"They made use of social engineering tactic under which they targeted people by hooking them with emotional messages," Norton said in a statement. The attackers posted sensational or emotional breaking news stories, sometimes capitalising on a recent news event or making up a fake, shocking news story.

Nearly one hundred different subject-line variations were seen in spam messages alone associated with Kardashian's name, including "Breaking

News" and "Photos of" in the subject line. The majority of messages Norton tracked were in English, French and German. Norton highlighted ways to spot a fake and asked the users to be sceptical.

"Just because you see it on your feed does not necessarily mean it is true.

Sometimes, your friends may have fallen victim to the scam and are not aware of it; scammers using click-jacking could have hijacked their account.

Always check the link before clicking," the company said.

Also, if you need to know if the event happened, use a search engine to verify the validity of the headline. If it were a real story, there would be several news articles listed about the event. The company asked the users not to open e-mails or click on unidentified attachments and report suspicious activities or content to the social media platform or your e-mail service provider.

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Rosberg extends lead ISL: Kerala & Delhi play out scoreless draw with dominant Japan win

Mercedes' driver Nico Rosberg of Germany celebrates winning the race. (Reuters Photo)

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SUZUKA, OCTOBER 9 (REUTERS): Nico Rosberg tightened his grip on the Formula One title race with a dominant victory at the Japanese Grand Prix on Sunday, the German's first win at Suzuka also helping Mercedes claim a third consecutive constructors' crown.

Rosberg, who started on pole, was never seriously threatened and crossed the line 4.9 seconds clear of Red Bull's Max Verstappen, who fended off a late-charging Lewis Hamilton after the Briton recovered from a woeful start to finish third.

Rosberg extended his lead over Hamilton to 33

points in the overall standings following his ninth win of the season and with four rounds remaining, the 31-year-old can claim a maiden title without needing to win another race.

Hamilton went into the race searching for a Suzuka hat-trick to revive his flagging championship prospects after being forced to retire from the lead at the last race in Malaysia but his chances of victory were dashed within a matter of seconds.

The Briton was unable to capitalise on his frontrow start as he crawled off the line and found him-

self languishing down in eighth place by the time he reached Turn One as his Mercedes team mate disappeared over the horizon.

Once he had recovered from the disappointment of the tardy start, a mix of his trademark spectacular overtaking and clever strategy by Mercedes saw him scythe through the field and very nearly snatch second from Verstappen.

Unable to get enough speed from his drag reduction system (DRS) to pass the Dutch teenager on the home straight, Hamilton had to settle for third after he ran wide on the penul-

timate lap attempting an audacious pass at the final chicane.

Ferrari's Sebastian Vettel, who started sixth due to a three-place grid penalty for shunting Rosberg at the start in Malaysia, did well to finish fourth but his hopes of a podium spot were compromised late on by slow moving back markers.

The German got off to a fantastic start and looked competitive in third but after losing touch with Verstappen and getting passed

by Hamilton on his second pit stop, a bold tyre strategy failed to pay off for Ferrari.

His Finnish team mate Kimi Raikkonen, who started eighth after collecting a five-place penalty for an unscheduled gearbox change, also complained of track-hogging back markers on his way to a fifth=place finish.

Daniel Ricciardo, winner in Malaysia a week ago, was sixth in his Red Bull as Force India pulled further ahead of Williams in their private battle for fourth overall.

Sergio Perez and Nico Hulkenberg finished seventh and eighth ahead of Felipe Massa and Valtteri Bottas, who struggled for pace all weekend but made the most of a one-stop strategy to salvage some points.

4th Faith in Action Taekwondo Championship

DMAPUR, OCTOBER 9 (MExN): Immanuel Hall of Y. Zhimo Colony clinched 47 Medals and were crowned champions in 4th Faith in Action Taekwondo Championship 2016 by clinching 25 Gold, 8 Silver and 14 Bronze Medals.

The two day Taekwondo event cumulated here on Saturday at State Badminton Stadium, Dimapur.

Korean Grand Master Seongkuk Jeong, 7th Dan Black Belt, who was present during the occasion said he was impressed by seeing the talents among the local boys and girls. “These young players are truly a product who can represent India in International level if they are given proper training”, he said. The Nagas looks just like Korean and are very friendly, he said while adding that very soon he will pay another visit to Nagaland along with his family.

The 1st India Tia Open International Championship 2016 Taekwondo will be held at Kolkata from December 28 to 29, informed Deep Kumar, Director Faith in Action. Moreover, encouraging the players to involve themselves in sports, he said Taekwondo helps to keep one’s mind fit and bring discipline in one’s life.

hit the target.

The Dynamos could have taken the lead against the run of the play in the 21st minute after a Florent Malouda free-kick found Badara Badji in the box.

The Senegalese forward tried to guide Malouda’s free-kick goal-wards but couldn’t find a proper connection as the ball trickled over the line for a goal-kick.

The best chance of the first period fell to Chopra in the last minute of the half after Josu found the former Newcastle United star with a delightful ball from deep.

Chopra controlled expertly and hit the target but goalkeeper Toni Doblas made a good save low to his right as

the sides went in 0-0 at the break.

Delhi suffered a blow early in the second half after a nasty clash resulted in Doblas’ withdrawal from the match. The break in play had an effect on the rhythm of the game with both sides taking time to get up to speed following the lengthy stoppage in play.

The visitors had two quick chances in the 83rd minute that nearly got them the breakthrough.

A Malouda free-kick was met with an intelligent header that was directed towards goal. Sandesh Jhingan, however, stood firm to thwart the danger. Mar-

celinho then found space in behind Kerala’s backline soon after but the Brazilian winger’s attempt on goal was blocked by an army of yellow on the edge of the six-yard box.

Both sides played cautiously during the closing stages of the game with neither willing to risk conceding a late goal. The referee added on six minutes of injury time and that gave the home supporters some hope of a late winner. Resolute defending by the Delhi defence, however, saw out some late Kerala pressure as Hero ISL 2016 witnessed its first goalless match of the season.

Mueller grabs another double in easy Germany win

Winners of the 4th Faith in Action Taekwondo Championship.

The Best Discipline award was bagged by St. Mary Montessori Hr. Sec. School. The Best of the Best Fighters Award in Male Category was bagged by Temsumar of Vision Home Hr. Sec. School in the male category and Diana D. Chishi of Immanuel Hall, Y. Zhimo Colony in the female category.

The best official in male category was Inausana Singha of El-Shaddai School, while Alice D Chishi of Immanuel Hall, Y. Zhimo Colony won the same in the female category

Best Fighter in Colour Belt Categories: 1. Francis of Kuhuboto Taekwondo Academy in SubJunior Boys Category.

2. HekaliChishi ofDimapur Club in Sub-Junior Girls Category.

3. Kabo G. Yeptho of Vision Home Hr. Sec. School in Cadet Boys Category.

4. Irene Pokharel of Immanuel Hall in Cadet Girls Category.

5. DiprajPaswan of Dimapur Club in Junior Boys Category.

6. Jannifer Fernandez of Immanuel Hall in Junior Girls Category.

7. Mughapu K. Murru of Immanuel Hall in Senior Boys Category.

8. Alito Sumi of Kuhuboto Taekwondo Academy in Senior Girls Category.

Best Fighter in Black Belt categories.

1. AbheyDamai of St. Mary Montessori School in Cadet Boys Category.

2. ViniviSwu of Immanuel Hall in Cadet Girls Category.

3. AnguviAwomi of Dimapur Club in Senior Boys Category.

4. Diana D. Chishi of Immanuel Hall in Senior Girls Category.

MDSC to hold motorsports event in December

MOKOKChUNg, OCTOBER 9 (MExN): The Mokokchung District Sports Council (MDSC) will be organizing a commemorative motorsports event in December this year to mark the 25th anniversary of the first ever motorsports event in Nagaland which was held in the year 1991. This was informed by the MDSC during a press briefing here today at Hotel Metsüben. The commemorative event, which will include an adventure tour and an autocross competition, is being organized owing to “popular demand by the public, motorsports enthusiasts and former participants.”

It may be recalled that the first motorsports event in Nagaland was held on October 10-11, 1991 organized by MDSC, duped ‘Nagaland Autumn Rally’.

MDSC has in the following years organized several

KOChI, OCTOBER 9 (AgENCIES): Kerala Blasters FC were held to a 0-0 draw by Delhi Dynamos FC in front of almost 55,000 spectators at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Kochi on Sunday. Michael Chopra had the best chance of the first period, while Marcelinho could have netted the winner for Delhi in the second had it not been for some astute defending.

The home side dominated the ball in the opening minutes without managing to create any clear-cut chances on goal.

Chopra had the Blasters’ first effort on goal in the 12th minute but failed to

Representatives of the Mokokchung District Sports Conference during the press conference, Mokokchung, October 9.

motorsports events including the 2nd Nagaland Autumn Rally 1992 as part of the celebration of 35 years of Nagaland statehood. In 2006, MDSC organized the Discover Mokokchung rally and in 20008 organized the Tour de Hills as part of 50 years celebration of Mokokchung district. The second and third editions of Tour de Hills were held in

2009 and 2015 respectively, the later being organized in association with AMAM as part of 125 years celebration of Mokokchung town.

It may be mentioned that MDSC is claimed to be the first district sports council in Nagaland, established February 16, 1979.

Vice President of the MDSC, Aletemsu Ao while addressing the press con-

BERLIN, OCTONER 9 (REUTERS): Thomas Mueller scored twice for the second World Cup qualifier in a row to lead dominant Germany to a comprehensive 3-0 win over Czech Republic on Saturday.

Toni Kroos was also on target to leave the world champions on six points from two games in Group C, alongside Azerbaijan after they beat Norway 1-0 in Baku with an early goal

by Maksim Medvedev, and firmly on course for the finals in Russia in 2018.

The Czechs, who have one point, won 3-0 on their last visit to Germany in 2007 in the early days of coach Joachim Loew's long reign but never threatened a repeat.

"I'm very satisfied, we had control of the game for the whole time," said Loew.

"We built up our moves very well from the back. We put together some great combinations and didn't give our opponents any chance."

Germany broke the deadlock after 13 minutes when Mario Goetze burst down the left, his pass into the area was touched on

by Mesut Ozil and Mueller

Germany's Thomas Mueller, Sami Khedira and Czech Republic's David Pavelka in action.

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scored with a shot which took a slight deflection off a defender.

Germany, who beat Norway by the same score in their opening qualifier last month, continued to carve open the Czech defence with neat interchanges between Mueller, Ozil, Julian Draxler and Goetze who was playing as a false number nine.

Draxler pinged a shot just wide after Goetze

pulled the ball back to him, Mueller saw a low drive turned away by Czech goalkeeper Tomas Vaclik, then Goetze dinked the ball wide after a one-two with Mueller.

Kroos doubled Germany's lead four minutes after the restart when he got in front of his marker and placed a sidefooted shot past Vaclik after Joshua Kimmich rolled the ball across the edge of the area.

Germany goalkeeper Manuel Neuer made his first save in the 63rd minute when he parried Borek Dockal's powerful effort and the home team struck again two minutes later, Mueller turning in Jonas Hector's low cross at the near post.

"We could have scored more goals, we have played a very convincing game," said Mueller. "I'm happy to have scored two."

ference today mentioned that the said commemorative event would be held on December 14-15, 2016.

The autocross competition would be held at Imkongmeren Sports Complex while the route for the adventure tour would be made known on a later date, he informed.

On the sidelines, he also informed that the MDSC is the apex sport governing body in the district that “monitor, control, facilitate and promote” sporting activities with all the respective sports associations affiliated to it. It was also disclosed that MDSC is working on conceptualizing a ‘sports village’ in the district as also an inter-school sports festival in 2017. The Tour de Hills 4 will also be organized in 2017 coinciding with Moatsü festival to promote tourism through motorsports, he also added.

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