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Power corrupts the few, while weakness corrupts the many — Eric Hoffer ‘Discoursing shifts of Naga society in NE India’
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ccofA nH-29 bandh call held Assam-nagaland: cMs agree amidst unprecedented security to nurture cordial relationships Claims “moral victory” as Nagaland CM’s motorcade avoids Nagaland gate to enter Assam via Burma Camp Morung Express News Dimapur | October 17
Number 1 Act your rank, constables don’t behave like big officer. Number 2 you’re a policeman don’t behave like a Minister. Now go and put the bottles back.
Two killed in vehicle collision KOHIMA, OCTOBER 17 (MExN): Two persons were killed while two others received serious injuries in an accident near Meriema at the National Highway on October 17. The accident occurred at around 8:00am in the morning. The accident occurred when a Zen Estello collided with an Assam Rifles vehicle. The two deceased were a 70 year old woman and a 50 year old man. According to a source from the Traffic Police, the cause of the accident is still under investigation. The source further informed that that the both drivers are under Police custody, though the driver of the Zen Estello has been seriously injured and is undergoing surgery. Meanwhile, the Inspector General Assam Rifles (North), in a press note, condoled the loss of the two lives and expressed sympathy to the two injured in the accident. “We pray to Almighty to provide strength to the family members to bear this irreparable loss and we join them in extending our prayers to the departed soul,” the IGAR (N) stated.
Suspect on the run arrested Morung Express News Dimapur | October 17
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One man suspected to be behind a failed extortion attempt was arrested by the police following a month long chase. The accused, identified by the police as Lovika Ayemi (26 years), reportedly a ‘khapur’ in the NSCN (IM) was tracked down at a village under Niuland on the wee hours of October 17. According to the police, the accused was on the run since September 16 after vandalising a jewellery shop at Nyamo Lotha Road. The police said that the accused smashed a glass counter and fired two shots from a small firearm, snatched a mobile phone and Rs. 5000 in cash from a salesman before escaping in a motorcycle. The incident was reportedly over the shopkeeper failing to fulfil monetary demand. The incident was captured by CCTV which proved crucial in identifying the accused and also, phone tracking, which eventually aided the police in locating his whereabouts, the police added. One .32 pistol and a magazine suspected to have been used in the crime was also seized from his possession.
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In the midst of unprecedented security arrangement, the indefinite NH 29 bandh on Nagaland Government vehicles and oil tankers called by the Coordination Committee on Fuel Adulteration (CCoFA) took off on October 17. Despite the government declaring the bandh as illegal, volunteers turned up in strength manning vital entry points into Dimapur and beyond. The day saw volunteers set up camp at New Field and Dillai inter-state check posts, at Chumukedima, Medziphema and ZubzaPeducha sharing space with police personnel in full riot gear. By-and-large uneventful, the state Chief Minister’s visit to Assam along with his Cabinet colleagues added buzz to the air. With the main exit points blocked, the CM’s motorcade made a detour to Assam via Burma Camp around 8:00 am for a meeting with his Assam counterpart, Sarbananda Sonowal at Kaziranga. The CCoFA termed the CM’s move as a “moral victory” for the motive behind the bandh call. “The government has declared the bandh as ‘illegal’ but his action of sneaking out avoiding the highway points to the CM admitting the bandh as legal,” commented a CCoFA member after the initial buzz surrounding the CM’s journey settled. The member concluded the CM’s action “nullified the (government) order at the same time validating the bandh.” The issue, the CCoFA maintained, was one of “morality” that of against corruption in governance.
Security personnel stand guard alongside a camp set up by CCoFA volunteers adjacent to the Patkai Bridge, Chumukedima on October 17.
The CM reportedly made the detour to avoid any unsavoury situation. Later, the buzz was on how the CM would make the return trip. The CM and his entourage returned from Kaziranga-Assam at around 4:30 pm with the police clearing the New Field check post of volunteers. The volunteers regrouped later only to be pushed back and dispersed at around 7:00 pm. CCoFA had asserted that its volunteers would go to the extent of courting arrest if the government did not fulfil their demands. The unfamiliarity with prolonged peaceful movements also came into picture to which a bandh volunteer at Chumukedima replied, “We’ll be able to sustain. We have made the required arrangement for the long haul.” Bandh supporters at Medziphema made a similar stance with the Medziphema Town Public Organisation and the Medziphema Town Youth Organisation standing by the CCoFA’s declared motive behind the bandh. A security personnel who was on duty commented on conditions of anonymity, “As the police, we have to abide by government protocol… we have
to abide orders. Yet as a civilian, I’d be lying if I said I don’t support a movement against corruption. From a moral standpoint I’d want the government to be a little more understanding.” If the CCoFA is unhappy with the SIT, it could have approached the court for redress by filing a PIL instead of confronting the government, the personnel also reasoned. Government vehicles (NL-10), except of the police and the district administration, largely remained off the road. A few, however, were seen on the route along Purana Bazaar and Chumukedima. Earlier in the morning, volunteers at Chumukedima informed that some Nagaland government vehicles with number plates removed were stopped and asked to turn back. With daytime entry of transport trucks into town already restricted, trouble was anticipated in the evening when the coast is normally cleared for heavy vehicles to move in. The evening passed off without major incidents, except for a brief standoff at the New Field check post after the CM’s motorcade passed through. It was informed at the check post that there was no sched-
increase allocation of coffee seeds to nagaland: Govt says Morung Express News Dimapur | October 17
Citing feasibility and viability of coffee plantation in the state, the Nagaland State Department of Land Resources has requested the Coffee Board of India (CBI), Bangalore to enhance the allocation of coffee seeds to the state. This request was made by a team of department officials led by its Secretary, Y. Kikheto Sema IAS and five other officers during a meeting with officials of the CBI, Bangalore at the latter’s office on Monday. Speaking at the meeting, Kikheto said that there was vast coffee plantation in the state during the 1980s, however, it became a failed crop owing to lack of awareness, marketing and management problem. He said the farmers began to cut down coffee plants in desperation and that around 40 hectares remained now. Kikheto said that a research conducted out of that 40 hectares, it was found that Arabica species coffee grown in the state was one of the best. It may be mentioned that the state government on September 2016 had made the Department of Land Resources as the nodal department for revival of coffee plantation. He said that the CBI had allocated 300 kgs coffee seeds during 2015-2016 but ran short since the demand was high in the state. Kikheto requested the CBI to allocate at least 4000 kgs seeds to cover 4000 hectares and added that the payment would be prompt. Responding to this request, Director of Finance, CBI, Dr. Arati Devan Gupta assured the Department
officials of looking into the matter for enhancing coffee seeds allocation. Kikheto said that the department was targeting coffee plantation coverage of about 50, 000 hectares by 2030. He also said that the department during 2015-16 had developed 230 hectares of coffee plantation and plans to cover 600 hectares this year. Pointing out that coffee harvesting takes about four years after planting, Kikheto asked the CBI for possible assistance to coffee farmers during the initial years of plantation and also for maintenance of nurseries. He also made a request for establishing Arabica Coffee Research Centre in Nagaland, since the state is planning for coffee plantation on a large scale and constant research is required. Kiheto said that the day was significant for the department since a group of three different officers’ team were attending important meetings. One team led by Additional Director, Renbenthung Jami is attending the annual rubber conference organized by Association of Natural Rubber Producing Countries at Guwahati where a new clone developed by Rubber Board of India exclusively for planting in NE was being released. Another team led by Director, Hoto Yepthomi was at Mokokchung for Springshed training programme. The Secretary was accompanied by Deputy Director, C. Vanchamo Ngullie, Officer incharge Coffee and four District Project Officers. This information was provided to The Morung Express over the phone by Secretary, Land Resources, Y. Kikheto Sema IAS.
uled entry of oil tankers into town for the night.
‘Will no longer guarantee that the next protest will be peaceful’
In a press statement, CCoFA questioned why the Cabinet was so eager to resort to lathi-charge against its own people who are simply protesting against the rampant corruption in the state. “The Cabinet is reminded that it cannot arbitrarily declare a peace protest by the people as illegal based on their own whims and fancy,” the press statement from media cell, CCoFA reminded. It also alleged that extreme force was used against YAN volunteers who did not retaliate since they were bound by the non-violent policy, which the CCoFA strictly enforced upon the volunteers. CCoFA has cautioned the State Government that in the event of such high handedness on the part of police, the “next phase of total indefinite bandh will start and CCoFA will no longer guarantee that the protest will be peaceful.” It has appealed all concern citizens to show solidarity by assembling at Chumukedima Patkai Bridge at 6 am onwards
DIMAPUR, OCTOBER 17 (MExN): Assam Chief Minister, Sarbananda Sonowal and Nagaland Chief Minister, TR Zeliang today held a meeting in Kaziranga and discussed ways to create a more cordial relation between the two neighbouring states. A press release from the Nagaland CMO informed that it was an informal meeting, “more or less a get-together of very good neighbours who have finally found time to visit and pay respects to each other.” Several pertinent issues were discussed during the meet. These included maintenance of peace and harmony along the AssamNagaland border and development of friendly relations among the people living in the area; outreach programmes for people to people contact; development of cooperation in areas such as intelligencesharing on extremist activities, crime control in border areas, cooperation in action against Rhino poaching, and cooperation in updating of the National Register of Citizens in Assam. “No problem or issue is too big to be solved when parties concerned get to meet each other across the table and discuss with an open mind, and with determination to solve the matter,” said the Nagaland Chief Minister. Zeliang further affirmed his declared stand that the border issues which have cropped up between the two neighbouring states from time to time should be solved amicably by the people instead of depending on the Court to pass a judgement. The concept of meeting each other is the first step to maintain, nurture and promote cordial and lasting relation, Zeliang said and recalled how Nagaland was once a part of Assam. “We had lived together
Assam Chief Minister, Sarbananda Sonowal and Nagaland Chief Minister, TR Zeliang during a meeting at Kaziranga on October 17.
and we shall continue to live together, and so we must live together in peace and harmony, and progress together,” the Nagaland CM said. “To achieve this relationship, we have to create a human relation in the true spirit of good neighbours,” he added. He suggested that the border districts of Assam should be encouraged to use the facilities of Nagaland such as the airport and railway head in Dimapur as “their own”. Zeliang went on to suggest protection and preservation of reserved forests with border areas of the two states, like Intangki in Nagaland and Dhansiri forest in Assam etc, and also promised to extend full cooperation to check the menace of poaching of the famed one-horned Rhino which is found exclusively in Assam. “Rhino poaching is a national problem,” he added. On the strategic location of the two States visa-vis the Act East Policy of the Government of India, Zeliang suggested road connectivity with South East Asia from Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia) to ManipurNagaland-Assam, saying the policy can be successful only if the North East states are made active par-
ticipants in trade and commerce activities. The Assam CM meanwhile said “we must work together for mutual growth and move forward along with the rest of the country.” He added that differences and issues should be mutually addressed in a spirit of goodwill. Today’s meeting of the two Chief Ministers will send a positive message to the younger generations of both the states, and that people are eagerly awaiting the outcome to the meeting, he added. Sonowal also responded positively to Zeliang’s invitation to attend this year’s Hornbill Festival, stating that several cultural troupes from Assam should participate in this year’s Hornbill Festival at Kisama. He meanwhile suggested setting up of a committee for border areas consisting of the local MLAs/ MPs and government officials so that petty issues are tackled mutually at the local level, and also to foster better relations between the peoples. The Assam CM was accompanied by several of his cabinet colleagues, MLAs, Jorhat MP and senior officials led by Chief Secretary Assam.
DenGue cAses on tHe rise
CMO, Dimapur ask private hospitals, clinics to send in positive samples to confirm case Morung Express News Dimapur | October 17
Five more positive cases of dengue were confirmed at the Sentinel Surveillance Site Lab, District Hospital Dimapur on Monday. The five samples were found positive from a batch of 16 samples, which were brought in to the site lab, informed Dr Moa, District Programme Officer, NVBDCP, Dimapur. This takes the number of positive
dengue cases reported from the Sentinel Surveillance Site Lab, Dimapur to eight (8) including three positive cases reported last week. Meanwhile, with reports of dengue cases being reported positive in private hospitals and clinics under Dimapur district, Chief Medical Officer, Dr K Vikato Kinimi, has notified the private medical institutions to send the samples tested positive with the Rapid Card Test to the Sentinel Surveillance SiteLab,DistrictHospital,Dimapurwiththe ELISA Test, to confirm the case. The ELISA Test is the World Health Organization (WHO) approved confirmatory test for dengue. For sample collection, all concerned have been asked
to contact-9436007335. The outbreak of dengue cases appear to be increasing. A doctor from Nikos Hospital, a private medical institution told The Morung Express on Monday evening that in the last two days, three more positive dengue cases were detected from the hospital itself. Dengue fever is a mosquito-borne tropical disease caused by the dengue virus. Symptoms typically begin three to fourteen days after infection. This may include a high fever, headache, vomiting, muscle and joint pains, and a characteristic skin rash. An estimated 390-million dengue infections occur worldwide each year, with about 96 million resulting in illness.
‘Greed & step motherly treatment has failed SARDP roads in Nagaland’ DIMAPUR, OCTOBER 17 (MExN): The Nagaland Pradesh Congress Committee (NPCC) today stated that “greed and step motherly treatment has failed” the SARDP Roads in Nagaland. A press note from the NPCC media cell pointed out that roads taken up under SARDP are the most important roads covering the district HQs of Mon, Longleng, Zunheboto and Phek. “As projected in the local newspapers, we were under the impression that the Contractor (Gaytri and Maytas JV) was responsible for the delay and suffering of the people,” the NPCC said. It however claimed that “on verification, it is found that the greed of the NPF and step-motherly treat-
ment of GOI has failed the SARDP Roads in Nagaland.” The NPCC alleged that “it was rumoured before 2013 General Election that NPF has demanded a huge commission from the Contractors, assuring that they would revise the estimate.” “When the revised estimate with a rise of over 200% was submitted to GOI, it is confirmed, that the Secretary Transport, Government of India, Vijay Chibber, IAS, ordered the cancellation of the project, in 2013,” it added. The NPCC informed that a PIL was filed in the Gauhati High Court (GHC), following which the court found in “favour of the work and directed the contractors to start work immediately on 13/10/2013.” However, it stated that the
NDA Government filed a Special Leave Petition in the Division Bench of the GHC. “The GHC appointed a Commission to verify,” it added. The NPCC further pointed out that on 11/8/2015, the Transport Secretary “issued order of cancellation of the Work Orders. Again, the Honourable GHC Division bench dismissed the SLP on 27/07/2016 in favour of the work.” The NPCC said that the NPF and the BJP from Nagaland “could not prevail upon the Government of India from filing the SLP in the Supreme Court.” “So, the case was heard on 7th Oct 2016. The Honourable Supreme Court in a ruling is said to have appointed a Commission to fur-
ther verify,” it said. Revision of estimate would not have been necessary had the contractors been given time to work without disturbances, it stated, while opining that “it was greed that has brought the idea of revision of estimate.” The NPCC further said that the Transport Secretary should have at least ordered verification of the work and revised estimate and could have corrected the revised estimate “but instead, he straight away ordered in file to cancel the work order.” The NPCC stated that unless the Government of India “changes its attitude, the case will go on for years while people of four districts will continue to suffer without pliable roads.”
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‘Discoursing shifts of Naga society in NE India’
National seminar dwells on need to reclaim dignity of one’s cultural identity
Dimapur, OctOber 17 (mexN): A two day national seminar on ‘Discoursing the shifts of the Naga society in North-East India’ was organized by the Naga Research Scholars Forum, University of Hyderabad in collaboration with the Centre for Study of Social Exclusion and Inclusive Policy on October 14 and 15. It was partially funded by the UPE II of the university. The inaugural function was graced by Prof Sanjay, Pro Vice Chancellor, University of Hyderabad as the chief guest. In his speech, he felicitated the Naga Research Scholars’ Forum for their initiative in bringing about a platform for the young scholars to engage and disseminate ideas. He
called the initiative ‘timely’. Dean of School of Social Sciences, Prof K. K Misra, who chaired the session, stated that the seminar is very appropriate as it covered wide relevant themes. The keynote address was delivered by Dr Veio Pou, author of ‘Literary Cultures of India’s North East: Naga Writings in English’ on ‘engaging the dominant narratives in the Naga Society’. Dr Pou observed that unprecedented changes had come about in the last six-seven decades in the Naga society. He deeply lamented that “we have failed to garner a cognitive mind to the impact of such changes and understand its agents.” Besides the various damages, according to him had been chiefly the damage on the understanding of one’s own traditional and cultural institutions. Therefore, he strongly stressed on the need to demystify some of the dominant narratives as a way to reclaim the dignity of one’s
Speakers with participants of the national seminar organized by the Naga Research Scholars Forum, University of Hyderabad in collaboration with the Centre for Study of Social Exclusion and Inclusive Policy on October 14 and 15.
cultural identity. He pointed out the need to know the inherent ideological strains operational in the society and accordingly corrective measures must be taken up to counter such narratives. The Naga Research Scholars Forum in a press release stated that considering the context of the multiple shifts that had taken place in the society, one
is intrigued by the need to thrust for a comprehensive and critical understanding of the Naga society in the contemporary times. To do that, one of the main objectives of the seminar had been to engage academic endeavors from different disciplines which concerns past, present and future of the Nagas. ‘Discoursing the shifts’ was taken to employ
new perspectives to understand the dynamics and the nature that has driven these shifts, and also locate the current debates around these divergences and convergences in the Naga society. While Dr Ajailiu Niumai, Coordinator of the Seminar, emphasized on the purpose of the seminar which was to engage the
young scholars and share ideas and current research works. She also pointed out the need to look at the society critically. Riku Khutso, PhD Candidate, Department of History, spoke on the concept and the scope of the seminar by underlying the need to identify new methodological frameworks and perspectives to understand shifts in the
Naga society of North East India. The seminar dwelt on different critical subthemes starting with traditional knowledge systems and shifts which was chaired by Dr Ajailiu Niumai, Associate Professor CSSEIP; Christianity Education and Culture, chaired by Dr Venusa Tinyi, Assistant Professor, Department of Philosophy; Shifts in the Economic Domain, chaired by Dr Rani, Assistant Professor CSSEIP; Colonial Occupations and Shifts, chaired by Limakumba Walling, Assistant Professor, School of Economics; Literature, Identity and Shifts, Chaired by Dr Graious Temsen, Associate Professor, Centre for Applied Linguistics; and Contemporary Discourses chaired by Dr Kham Khan Suan Hausing, Associate Professor, Department of Political Science. Altogether 18 delegates and three in absentia papers. The delegates have
come from Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi, Jamia Milia Islamia University, New Delhi, Christ University, Bangalore, Delhi School of Economics, Delhi and University of Hyderabad. The valedictory session was graced by Prof Sudhir Jacob, Retd Professor of Department of Political Science. He cherished his long association with the NorthEast region, and in particular the Nagas. He pointed out that the Nagas need to deconstruct the baggage of colonization and westernization and reconstruct the society based on their rich indigenous culture and traditions. While challenging the young people to remember their roots and stressed the need to visit villages and document the oral resources before it vanishes. The vote of thanks was proposed by Amihe Swu, PhD candidate, Department of English, after which the seminar was formally closed.
Gov initiate projects for improvement of Railway station
Dimapur, OctOber 17 (Dipr): Nagaland State Governor PB Acharya has initiated various projects for improvement of the NF Railway Dimapur station (DMV), such as improvement of unreserved Ticketing System Counters, (UTS), ticket checking, parking space for differently abled persons, enhancement of storage capacity of FCI, cleanliness and sitting up of round the clock security. Under the initiative of the Governor, the Dimapur Railway station (DMV) has introduced four unreserved ticketing system (UTS) counters on 10- 8-16. With the introduction of this counters ticketing become easy and the counters are dealing with more than thousand ticketing in a day. To keep the station A group of young boys in conversation of their favorite international football stars as they wait for their turn to play football clean, the DMV is constantin a ground (not seen) at Jharnapani area, Dimapur recently. The game of football continues to be the most revered games ly inspecting the premises amongst sport enthusiasts in Nagaland. (Morung Photo) and also conducts coun-
paNgti, OctOber 17 (mexN): The DFO, Doyang Plantation Division Wokha, Lhinghoikim Touthang IFS, Field staffs of the Division and Amur Falcon Roosting Area Union (AFRAU) President Zanthungo Shitiri visited the Amur falcon roosting site at Pangti village on October 15. Viewing from the reception point watch towers at around 1:30 pm in the afternoon, the falcons could be seen sitting on wires, covering few kilometers. The group proceeded from the reception point to the roosting site towards evening. From the roosting site the falcons could be seen in large groups hovering in the sky as the sun begins to set. Their number is estimated to be about a lakh approximately. According to Shitiri the best time to visit is during the month of November when the number of Amur Falcons is at its highest. View from the reception point, Pangti village.
Cooperative societies towards sustainable economy
Secretary to the Government of Nagaland, Cooperation, Lithrongla G Chishi, IAS addresses the inaugural of the training programmes on October 17 at Cooperative Training Centre, Medziphema.
there is a need for the officials to walk an extra mile that will create a great impact to the state’s economy ultimately. Terming most societies in existence as ‘subsidy oriented’ rather than to bring development and to change situations, she said those people are after free money and not development. She added that Naga-
seling to the commuters on cleanliness and it also imposes fine to those who litter the station. For improvement of the DMV station a committee has been set up headed by ADRM/ LMG to accept and address any suggestion
submitted from its commuters and general public. The initiative also includes separate parking area for differently abled person for which the railway authority has earmarked parking area and a tender has been floated
for parking contract which will be open this month, besides regular frisking of passengers luggage for security, CCTV cameras has been installed and security forces are being provided round the clock to secure the station.
State govt to continue merit scholarship with modification
Amur Falcons at Pangti Village
Dimapur, OctOber 17 (mexN): Two simultaneous training programmes on ‘Developing Cooperatives as Rural Growth Centres (RKVYTP-02)’ and ‘Nurturing Cooperatives as Institutions for Developing Agriculture and Allied Activities (RKVYTP-03)’ respectively are underway at Cooperative Training Centre, Medziphema. Inaugurated on October 17 in the presence of participants and faculty members, the inaugural programme had the Secretary to the Government of Nagaland, Cooperation, Lithrongla G Chishi, IAS as the chief guest. Speaking on the occasion, Chishi, while encouraging the participants to take the training seriously and commit themselves to create a difference, reminded them that it is their responsibility to build a coordination between the departments and civil societies and if the societies fail, it is the failure of the department of cooperation. She said that the department is to guide the cooperative societies towards a sustainable economy and
View of the NF Railway Dimapur station, which is undergoing development under the aegis of Nagaland State Governor PB Acharya. (DIPR Photo)
land has a very strong presence of co-operative societies but the state needs a co-operative movement and it is far away from reaching the targeted growth rate set by GoI which stands at 4%. She said except one or two societies, no other society has shown any sigh of growth and the growth rate of the state remains somewhere near zero.
Previously, giving an overview of the trainings, Dr. J S Chauhan of (TOPIC) NCDC said that the objective of holding such trainings is to involve the co-operative societies and help them flourish and play a pivotal role in the development of rural economies. Calling co-operative societies as ‘community business associations’ he said India lives in its villages and
no political system is going to bring development that people want even in a century and the only way to bring such developments is through co-operative societies exploiting the available resources by applying skills. Showing the example of Amul, he said Amul which was started by a few people in a village is now putting up a dairy farm in New York and if people are given proper trainings and they are dedicated there is no reason why Nagaland’s civil societies cannot flourish as people here are very honest, hardworking and hospitable. A press release received here stated that the training on ‘Developing Cooperatives as Rural Growth Centres’ will go on for five days and 35 people are participating in it while the training on ‘Nurturing Cooperatives as Institutions for Developing Agriculture and Allied Activities’ will go on for four days and 35 people is participating. The trainings, which are being conducted by NCDC, TOPIC, Gurgaon, will conclude on October 20 and October 21 respectively.
KOhima, OctOber 17 (Dipr): The Department of Higher Education has notified all the merit and research scholarship beneficiaries to make merit scholarship meant for meritorious students, the Government of Nagaland had decided to continue the state merit scholarship with certain modifications/changes: A. Fresh Application: With effective from 2016, the qualifying percentage of marks to be eligible to apply for Merit Scholarship has been enhanced. B. For HSLC & HSSLC the qualifying percentage of marks has been enhanced from the existing 75% to 80% and for Degree level from the existing 60% to 70% marks. C. To continue with the merit scholarship, a student has to maintain consistent academic result or the required percentage of marks (HSLC, HSSLC: 80% & Degree level 70%) for renewal of Merit Scholarship annually until completion of the course duration. D. Renewal Application: For those students who have applied their scholarship at the old eligibility criteria will be allowed to apply for renewal as per the existing norms (HSLC, HSSLC: 75% & Degree level 60%) till completion of the course. E. Students who desire to avail the state
merit scholarship are requested to apply scholarship on the State Portal website i.e. www.nagaland.gov.in F. As per the scholarship guidelines, no students will be allowed to avail two Scholarships therefore; students are requested to opt for only one Scholarship i.e. either state scholarship or central scholarship. In case of detection of double scholarships, such students shall be blacklisted and will be debarred of scholarship for the rest of his/her academic career. G. The state merit scholarship will go live by October 20, 2016 till November 30, 2016 and hardcopy submission to the Directorate will be till December 15 therefore, Students may start submitting hardcopies(for Merit Scho only) once they successfully submitted online. H. It is reminded again that Hardcopy submission of Post Matric Scholarship (PMS-ST) will not be entertained by the Directorate and such copies sent by the Students will be at their own risk. I. The State Research Scholarship form will be issued manually therefore, Scholars who wants to avail State Research Scholarship are asked to procure the same.
Training on disaster management at Tsg
Home Guards and Civil Defense Department, Tuensang personnel demonstrate as students watch during the training on Disaster Management Awareness held at Bethesda School Tuensang. (DIPR Photo)
tueNsaNg, OctOber 17 (Dipr): The training on disaster management awareness was held at Bethesda School Tuensang. The training was organised by Home Guards and Civil Defense Department Tuensang. Introductory speech was given by the district commandment, Nongvai E Phom. He encouraged the teachers and students to
pay attention to the training and explained it’s important in our State, being disaster prone area as per the geographical location. The evacuation drill was conducted by a band of trained troops headed by Lichemse, SI Home guard and civil defense Tuensang while emergency method of rescue was conducted by H/ASI, Lima Ao and his troop.
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Two more Congress MLAs join BJP in Manipur Newmai News Network Imphal | October 17
Two Congress legislators Nongthongbam Biren Singh and Francis Ngajokpa finally defected to the Manipur BJP on Monday. A grand function to welcome the two senior politicians was organised by the BJP Manipur Pradesh at the party office, Nityaipat Chuthek. National BJP leaders including North East Democratic Alliance convenor Himanta Biswa Sarma and general secretary Ram Madhav were present at the event apart from the state unit's president Kshetrimayum Bhabananda and party election committee convenor Thounaojam Chaoba Singh and other important leaders. Ahead of the forthcoming crucial state assembly polls, in less than a month, 3 Congressmen and sitting party MLAs have so far joined the state BJP after quitting both the party and House. Former Congress MLA of Sagolband, Kh Loken Singh joined the BJP fold yesterday. The first Congress MLA to quit the party and assembly was Yumkham Erabot Singh representing Wangkhei constituency. The Congress government under the leadership of Chief Minister Okram Ibobi Singh has been able to hold on to power in the state for three consecutive terms. Four MLAs of Manipur Trinamool Congress entered into the fold of the Congress recently. In the 60-member assembly, the Congress currently has 53 members. The three Congress MLAs apart, four MLAs of Naga People's Front (NPF) resigned from the assembly over ILP related issue recently. A recent opinion poll carried out by India Today predicted downfall for the ruling Congress in Manipur which goes to polls early next year. "BJP may get 31-35 seats in the state assembly," a confident state BJP election management committee convenor Thounaojam Chaoba Singh said yesterday citing the opinion poll.
Japan has interest in northeast India's development: Envoy New Delhi, OctOber 17 (iaNS): Japan has specific interest in the development of northeastern India and its connectivity with east Asia, Japanese Amabassador Kenji Hiramatsu said here on Monday. "In regard with northeast (India), we have specific interest in its development and specially it is important to connect it with other countries in east Asia," Hiramatsu said in a media interaction. "The importance of northeast's development was mentioned in our joint communique last year," he said. The communique was issued following the annual bilateral summit headed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Japanese Premier Shinzo Abe here in November 2015. It said: "Prime Minister Abe expressed Japan's intention to provide ODA (Overseas Development Aid) loans for the improvement of road network connectivity in northeastern states of India, the peripheral ring road surrounding Bengaluru, and the horticulture irrigation in Jharkhand." Hiramatsu said that agreements have been signed to develop two highways in the region while work on one was already in progress. "We are happy to do more with regard to northeast India's development projects," he said. The Ambassador also mentioned that India was the biggest recipient of Japan's ODA funds. "In 2015, it was 367 billion yen (over $3.5 billion)," he said.
Shillong fetes Dylan's music, Nobel Prize ShillONG, OctOber 17 (iaNS): Shillong, often described as "India's rock capital", is leading the way in honouring the American singer and songwriter Bob Dylan for winning the Nobel Prize in Literature. On Sunday, the Meghalaya capital reverberated with Dylan numbers -- "Mr. Tambourine Man", "Blowin' in the Wind", "The Times They Are a-Changin" and many more at the downtown Café Shillong and Cloud 9. It's all thanks to Lou Majaw, the Dylan of the East, for bringing together fans from across India and Europe here to honour the singer-writer "who redefined boundaries of literature". "Dylan has given so much to the world through his writings. God Bless Bob Dylan and the world for awarding him with the prestigious award," Majaw told IANS. He celebrates the legendary singer's birthday on May 24 in Shillong every year. "We are blessed to be in a time and age when Bob Dylan is alive with us. We are all here to honour him for what he has given us," said Majaw, as he started strumming "Mr Tambourine Man". The 75-year-old American rock legend received the prize "for having created new poetic expressions within the great American song tradition". Dylan is the first songwriter and also the first American, since novelist Toni Morrison (1993), to win the prestigious award. The iconic singer-songwriter's soulful, occasionally political and often irreverent songs during his five-decade-long career won him millions of fans worldwide. "Well there is nothing much to say about Dylan. Everyone in this Café knows him. I personally came here to honour his latest achievement and so did all in here, despite our varied backgrounds," Rahul
Guha Roy, who flew from Kolkata to Shillong, said. Documentary filmmaker Ranjan Palit, who too flew in from the City of Joy to be a part of the memorable event, said: "I am thankful to Lou Majaw and Shillong for honouring Dylan -- the greatest living poet, because none in Kolkata was doing it."An Australian couple, Digby and Diane Beard, who attended the event, felt that Dylan should visit Shillong to see for himself the love he inspires. Dylan was born Robert Allen Zimmerman in 1941 and began his musical career in 1959, playing in coffee houses in Minnesota.
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MBDPF seeks MHA help for visit to 3 AASU protests move to Mizoram dist ahead of Bru repartriation amend Citizenship Act
aizawl, OctOber 17 (Pti): Mizoram Bru Displaced People's Forum (MBDPF), an umbrella organisation of the Bru community lodged in six relief camps in North Tripura district, today urged Ministry of Home Affair's Special Secretary (Internal Security) Mahesh Kumar Singla to arrange logistics for MBDPF leaders visit to three districts in Mizoram. MBDPF president A Sawibunga and Bruno Msha said the Bru body proposed to visit Mizoram's Mamit, Kolasib and Lunglei districts before the commencement of the repatriation process from early November. "The MBDPF decided to send teams to visit Mamit, Lunglei, and Kolasib districts of Mizoram to identify the villages for
Bru tribal refugee woman sits in her makeshift shop as a child watches, inside a refugee camp in Kanchanpur, about 221 km north of Agartala, Tripura. (Reuters File Photo)
repatriation under Final Road Map," the letter said, adding the visit of the MBDPF teams was extremely crucial for the success of the repatriation process. The visit by MBDPF would help in building confidence and trust among the Bru IDPs living in relief camps, it said. The Bru body appealed
to the MHA to provide necessary arrangements including security for the team. The letter also listed out a number of queries and objections to Road Map-V for Bru Repatriation as prepared by the Mizoram government and also made a 14-point charter of demands for the repatriation process.
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Guwahati, OctOber 17 (iaNS): The All Assam Students Union (AASU) on Monday opposed the Centre's reported move to amend the Citizenship Act and warned of an agitation over the issue. The students body said it would organise candlelight processions in all district and subdivisional headquarters of Assam on Tuesday. It would also hold a public meeting in Guwahati on October 22 to chalk out its future course of action. AASU leader Samujjal Bhattacharyya vowed to intensify the agitation to foil the central government's move to rehabilitate the Hindu Bangladeshis who entered Assam after 1971. "We want to make it clear to the Assam government and the Centre that the issues of illegal infiltration and foreigners illegally living in Assam must be resolved on the basis of the Assam Accord." The Assam Accord was signed in 1985 between the central government and
leaders of AASU and All Assam Gana Sangram Parishad. "As per the accord, all Hindus or Muslims who entered Assam after 1971 must go back," Bhattacharyya said. "Assam is already burdened with Bangladeshis who entered the state before 1971. The Assam Accord was signed after a six-year-long agitation. The Centre must respect the accord, which is a national commitment," he said. He said that not a single Bangladeshi who entered the state after 1971 would be allowed to stay in Assam. He said along with 28 other civil society organisations of Assam, a mass movement would be started soon to create public opinion against the move to amend the Citizenship Act. "A small state like Assam has already taken the burden of Bangladeshis who entered it before 1971. Not any more. Assam is not a dustbin to dump illegal Bangladeshis for vote bank politics," the AASU leader said.
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NO:IND/DEV/DONER-CBTA/64/2016 : Applications in plain paper are hereby invited from Indigenous candidates of Nagaland (female only) for undergoing 6(six) month Residential (with Hostel facilities) Training Programme on "Hair, Skin & Beauty Care at Dimapur specifically as per terms & condition of the Ministry of Development of North Eastern Region (DONER).The Training Programme is fully sponsored by Ministry of Development of North Eastern Region (DONER), Govt. of India, New Delhi and implemented by the Directorate of Industries & Commerce, Nagaland, Kohima. Interested Candidates those who have not undergone any skill development course/programme funded by Ministry of Development of North Eastern Region (DONER) or any Ministry/Department of Government of India and by State Government may apply to the Directorate of Industries & Commerce, Kohima. The training will commence from 1st November 2016 to 30th April 2017. Duration of the Course : 6(six) months Place of Training : Dimapur Intake Capacity : 40 nos Minimum Qualification : Class-X (appeared) Date of Interview : 26th November 2016 at 11:00 A.M Place of Interview : Directorate of Industries & Commerce, Kohima 3 nos 3 nos 3 nos 3 nos 3 nos
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PepsiCo sets global
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target for sugar reduction LONDON, OctOber 17 (reuters): PepsiCo Inc has set a target for reducing the amount of sugar in its soft drinks around the world as part of a suite of goals aimed at tackling problems ranging from obesity to climate change. The New York-based company will announce on Monday that by 2025 at least two thirds of its drinks will have 100 calories or fewer from added sugar per 12 oz serving, up from about 40 percent now. The move, which it plans to achieve by introducing more zero and lowcalorie drinks and reformulating existing drinks, comes as PepsiCo and rival Coca-Cola <KO.N> come under increasing pressure from health experts and governments who blame them for fuelling epidemics of obesity and diabetes. PepsiCo says the new global target is more ambitious than its previous goal of reducing sugar by 25 percent in certain drinks in certain markets by 2020. "The science has evolved," Mehmood Khan, PepsiCo's chief scientific officer of research and development, told Reuters. He gave an example of new flavor ingredients that require less sweetening, saying: "It's not just about sweeteners, it's about understanding the flavor ingredients and having proprietary knowledge and
access to them." The World Health Organization this month recommended taxes on sugary drinks, as France and Mexico have done, to curb consumption and improve health. The soft drinks industry opposes such taxes. Despite its name, PepsiCo generates only 12 percent of its $63 billion in annual revenue from its famous cola brand. It makes 25 percent from carbonated soft drinks such as Mountain Dew, with the rest coming from waters and juices including the Tropicana brand, plus snacks and dips such as hummus and guacamole. Its 2025 goals also include targets for lowering sodium and saturated fat.
But when we have an obesity crisis, I think there is more that we can be doing," said Mindy Lubber, president of non-profit organization Ceres, which pushes companies and investors to take action on sustainability. "If a food and beverage company is not looking at nutrition, they are not looking at the direction the world is going in." Coke has said that by 2020 it would offer low-calorie or no-calorie options in every market as part of its sustainability goals. PepsiCo is building on goals set out 10 years ago, which targeted nutritional, environmental and social improvements. Khan said there has also been financial progress. FINANCIAL PROGRESS He said the company "These are good steps. has saved $600 million over
the past five years from reduced water, packaging and energy use, as well as a reduction in waste. He added that, over the past decade, average returns on investments in this area have been better than the cost of capital. Khan expects similar returns in future, which might be good news for investors, who generally don't base investment decisions on sustainability. "It might not be the driving factor, but it might a filter," said Morningstar analyst Philip Gorham. Other targets include a 15 percent improvement in the water efficiency of PepsiCo's direct agricultural supply chain in waterstressed areas by 2025 and a 20 percent drop in greenhouse gas emissions across its supply chain by 2030.
This ‘Made in India’ product doesn’t have debt of a single Rupee on the government New DeLhi, OctOber 17 (FiNaNciaL express): A company set up on a very Indian model doesn't have a debt of a single Rupee on the government. A company set up on a very Indian model doesn’t have a debt of a single Rupee on the government. There would be hardly any person who will not know about Boroline. In 1929, Gour Mohon Dutta, an affluent member of the merchant community in Kolkata established GD Pharmaceuticals, a company which aimed to manufacture me-
dicinal products. It should be noted that at this time India was ruled by the British and we were striving for Independence. When the company brought Boroline in the market, the Britishers were astonished. They tried to stop the production of the cream, but they failed and the cream managed to reach the households. It’s been 87 years since then and Boroline is still going strong. A company set up on a very Indian model doesn’t have a debt of a single Rupee on the government. From young people who used the thick,
India-Pak tensions hit cotton trade between the countries
isLamabaD, OctOber 17 (iaNs): The tensions between India and Pakistan have hit their cotton trade — worth $822 million a year. The Dawn on Monday quoted Pakistan’s Cotton Commissioner Khalid Abdullah as saying that a low quantum of trade was, however, still taking place. But most Pakistani buyers were not buying cotton from India “as a gesture of national solidarity” in the wake of India-Pakistan animosity, the daily said. Indian exporters too were refus-
ing to sell cotton, it added. Pakistani spinning mills were the biggest buyers of Indian fibre, the Dawn said. “Fewer imports by Pakistan this year could hurt Indian exports, raise their prices and help rival cotton exporters like Brazil, the US and some African countries.” “For Pakistan’s industry, buying the raw material from other sources may prove costly owing to long distance freight,” Dawn added. The suspension in cotton trade comes at a time when Pakistan’s cotton crop
India has lost 550 jobs a Nokia, Bharti Airtel to expand 4G day in last 4 years: Study deployment across nine circles in India
New DeLhi, OctOber 17 (pti): As many as 550 jobs have disappeared every day in last four years and if this trend continues, employment would shrink by 7 million by 2050 in the country, a study has claimed. Farmers, petty retail vendors, contract labourers and construction workers are the most vulnerable sections facing never before livelihood threats in India today, the study by Delhi-based civil society group PRAHAR has said. According to the data released by Labour Bureau early 2016, India created only 1.35 lakh jobs in 2015 in comparison to 4.19 lakh in 2013 and 9 lakh in 2011, the group said in a statement. "A deeper analysis of the data reveals a rather scary picture. Instead of growing, livelihoods are being lost in India on a daily basis. As many as 550 jobs are lost in India every day (in last four year as per Labour Bureau data) which means that by 2050, jobs in India would have got reduced by 7 million, while population would have grown by 600 million," the statement said. The data clearly points to the fact that job creation in India is successively slowing down, which is very alarming, it pointed out. "This (rise in unemployment) is because sectors which are the largest contributor of jobs are worst-affected. Agriculture contributes to 50 per cent of
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employment in India followed by SME sector which employs 40 per cent of the workforce of the country," the statement said. The organised sector actually only contributes a minuscule less than one percentage of employment in India. India has only about 30 million jobs in the organised sector and nearly 440 million in the unorganised sector. According to the World Bank data, percentage of employment in agriculture out of total employment in India has come down to 50 per cent in 2013 from 60 per cent in 1994. It said that the labour intensity of small and medium enterprises is four times higher than that of large firms. It further said that the multinationals are particularly capitalistic a fact vindicated during investment commitments of $225 million made for the next five years during the Make in India Week in February 2016. However, what went unnoticed is that these investments would translate into creation of only 6 million jobs, it said. "India needs to go back to the basics and protect sectors like farming, unorganised retail, micro and small enterprises which contribute to 99 per cent of current livelihoods in the country. These sectors need support from the Government not regulation. India needs smart villages and not smart cities in the 21st century," it added.
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New DeLhi, OctOber 17 (iaNs): As India prepares for the next boom in mobile data demand, Bharti Airtel and Nokia on Monday announced they would expand the deployment of 4G technology across nine circles in the country. The new agreement with NokiawillseeBhartiAirtelex-
pand the deployment of 4G technology in three new circles in addition to six circles it already serves, enabling launch of new services that started in September. Bharti Airtel will be able to provide improved coverage and faster mobile internet access, while laying the foundation for the delivery of
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enhanced video services and other on-demand applications, the companies said in a statement. "We are pleased to continue to leverage Nokia's leading radio access technology and services expertise to expand 4G capacity and coverage and further increase the quality of service for sub-
scribers," Bharti Airtel said in a statement. "We have a long history of working with Bharti Airtel and this network expansion will provide the capacity, coverage and speeds the company needs to meet the next wave of data demand in India," added Sanjay Malik, Head, India Market, Nokia.
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“Shopkeepers selling Indian cosmetics and jewellery are doing business as usual because of their smooth flow and easy availability.” “Pulses, spices and dried fruits continue to land in Pakistan (from India),” it added. The bilateral trade balance favours India. In 201516, exports from Pakistan to India dropped to $400 million from $415 million in 2014-15. India’s exports to Pakistan surged 27 per cent to $1.8 billion over the same period.
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fragrant cream on pimpled or dry skin to mothers who rubbed it generously on the wounds of their young children, Boroline, a dependable antiseptic, is still an integral part of first-aid kits. Who all used it then: When India gained independence, Debasis Dutta, son of Gour Mohan Dutta, was the MD of the company. It is said when we got independence in 1947, the company distributed free Boroline cream to the people. Not only this, the cream got so famous that Pandit Jawahar Lal Nehru, Actor
Rajkumar started using it. Comparison with Patanjali: Back then there was no marketing, no advertisements but it became a rage and G D Pharma nad Boroline became synonyms to each other. Today Baba Ramdev’s Patanjali has become a household name. Big names like Nestle, Colgate all feel threatened by Patanjali. In the same manner British companies were threatened with its fame. A tradition of excellence: Inspite of the deluge of skincare products which have flooded the Indian market, Boroline has successfully retained its position in the market. The secret to this consistency could be the adherence to quality, its innovative products and distinct packaging. The company has acquired all the mandatory government licences and complies with GMP norms.
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Farmers urged to opt organic farming Awareness workshop on ‘Organic Food and Farming’ held in Pfutsero Town Pfutsero, october 17 (MexN): An awareness workshop on ‘Organic Food and Farming’ was organised by North East Network (NEN) and Self Employed Women’s Association (SEWA) in Pfutsero Town on October 17. Altogether, 112 participants comprising farmers, Pfutsero Town Council members, representatives of Phek District Farmers’ Union, colony chairmen, church leaders, youth members, staff members of SDAO and SEWA members attended the programme. Programme Manager of NEN Nagaland, Wekoweu Tsuhah, in her keynote speech highlighted that traditionally agriculture in Nagaland has always been subsistence and organic, however, in recent years this trend is changing due to the shift towards com-
mercial agriculture thereby compelling farmers to use external inputs such as chemical fertilizers, pesticides and weedicides. “This poses a serious concern for people’s health as well as environmental health, and needs to be curbed without further delay with the active participation of diverse stakeholders including the State, local authorities, CSOs, NGOs and farmers,” she stated, according to a press release. Dr. Ibomcha Singh (Regional Manager, One Cert Asia), the resource person, presented on the impact of chemical fertilizers and pesticides terming the impact as a slow poisoning to humans, animals and the environment. He said that use of chemical fertilizers, pesticides, fungicides and weedicides degrades the soil fertility, pollutes wa-
Participants of the awareness workshop on ‘Organic Food and Farming’ held in Pfutsero Town on October 17.
ter resources, destroys biodiversity, and most of all negatively impacts humans’ health. Specifically referring to impact on human health, Dr. Singh outlined that harmful residues of agro-chemicals causes cancer, skin diseases, paralysis, sterility, vision impairment, genetic disorders etc. He added that it
is very unfortunate when DDT is still being used against malaria prevention when it is already banned internationally by WHO. A film titled ‘Slow poisoning of food in India’ which presents the experience of farmers dealing with the aftermath of chemical usage was screened. Urging the farmers to take up organic
farming for sustainable agriculture, he also informed about the certification agencies and the process. The resource person also briefly presented on One Cert Asia, a certification agency on organic food, its services and activities. In the open discussion that followed the presentation of the resource per-
son, participants raised concern about the flooding of agro-chemicals in the market and the absence of regulatory mechanisms at the local and the State level. While sharing with each other their rich knowledge and experiences of developing and using bio-fertilizers and bio-pesticides in their fields, they also articulated the need for State support to set up bio-fertilizer units at local levels, the need for producers and consumers’ education, capacity building and marketing linkage for organic kiwi fruits, among others, the press release stated. Earlier, Subotola Aier, Programme Associate, NEN delivered the welcome and introductory note. A vote of thanks was proposed by Akhrole Chirhah, Field Mobilizer, SEWA Phek district.
Dr. Shürhozelie assures support to Rengmas Enhulumi Village Council conducts seminar KohiMa, october 17 (MexN): Rengma leaders today met Dr. Shürhozelie Liezietsu, chairman DAN and president NPF at his residence to apprise him of the demand for creation of Tseminyu sub-division into a district and solicit his support and blessing. A press release from MLA Er. Levi Rengma stated that Dr. Shürhozelie was very sympathetic and assured
TUM installs new executives MoKoKchuNg, october 17 (MexN): Tenyimia Union Mokokchung (TUM) selected and installed a new team of executives along with tribal representatives for the tenure 2016-2019 on October 15 at Tenyimia Guest House, Mokokchung. The new team will be headed by Pingsilak Newmai as President, Zhalie Nienu as Vice President, Dr. Ruopfüselhou Kehie as General Secretary, Gabriel Seb as Assistant General Secretary, Kereilhousa Peseyie as Game & Sport Secretary, Abeinuo Lasuh Krose as Social & Cultural Secretary, and Seizütshü Nyuwi as Treasurer.
the delegation of his full support for the cause of Rengma people though he is no more a legislator. He also advised the delegation to meet people who matter and apprise them of their “genuine demand” and convince them, specially the legislators and cabinet ministers, the release added. He further assured the delegation that he will extend his support in whatever way he can and wished the
delegation success and God’s blessing to Rengma people, Er. Levi said. The delegation led by Er. Levi Rengma comprised of former Rengma legislators, Lothi Semy (Interim Member), Nillo Rengma (Ex-Minister), Dr. K. Kath (Ex-Minister), R. Khing (Ex-Minister), Kenny Tep, Rengma Hoho President, Khinyi Woch, Kohima Rengma Union President.
PheK, october 17 (MexN): The Enhulumi Village Council (EVC) in Phek district conducted a village level seminar on ‘Leadership, Social & Economic and Human Development Reformation’ on October 10. Yetshulhi Ngatsi, Social Worker, delivered the keynote address, while PowerPoint presentations were made by Dr. Yelhi Vero, As-
sistant Professor, Higher Education, Government of Nagaland on ‘Career Guidance’, Neisatuo Puro, Deputy Director, Economic and Statistics on ‘Quality Leadership’, Er. Kemvü Elah, Principal System Analyst & Addl. State Informatics Officer on ‘Human Development’, Neiku Tsido, Subject Matter Specialist (SMS), Department of Agriculture on ‘Importance of Traditional Seeds’, and
MEx FILE Zunheboto arms license holders informed ZuNheboto, october 17 (DiPr): The generation of Unique Identification Number (UIN) for every existing arms license has been extended till March 31, 2017. In view of above extension, all arms license holders under Zunheboto district have been directed to submit their license to arms branch, Deputy Commissioner's Office, Zunheboto to obtain the UIN before March 31, 2017.
Mokokchung readies for Common Review Mission MoKoKchuNg, october 17 (MexN): A district debriefing meeting with regard to the Common Review Mission’s visit to Nagaland from November 4 to 11 was held at IDSP hall, IMDH Mokokchung on October 13. Dr S.S. Akaba Longchar, Chief Medical Officer (CMO), Mokokchung directed all the Medical Superintendent of IMDH and TBH, Programme Officers and all the Medical Officers of different health units of the district to be ready. All the Medical Officers of the CHCs and PHCs were also directed to inform the sub-centers within their jurisdiction about the visit with special reference to ASHAs.
CMO Zunheboto mourns ZuNheboto, october 17 (MexN): Dr. G. Hokishe Sema, Chief Medical Officer (CMO), Zunheboto on behalf of all the rank and file of CMO office has mourned the sudden demise of Khekugha Swu, GNM Atoizu PHC. The CMO described Khekugha as “simple and friendly”. He further prayed that God grant eternal peace to the departed soul and also give strength to his wife, children and other family members.
Kekhwewe Sekhamo, retired ADC (Planning) on ‘Traditional Socio-Cultural values’. EVC Chairman, Wekhrope Ngatsi in a press release informed that the inaugural programme was chaired by Kekhrowe Tsido, VDB Secretary, while the sessions were moderated by Khrotelo Elah and Kowe Lohe. Altogether, 300 people attended the seminar.
meetings & Appointments
ANTA Dimapur unit clarifies
Principal of Unity College of Teacher Education, Dimapur has informed the teacher education institutes that all Nagaland B.Ed Principals’ meeting will held on October 19, 10:00 am at Unity College of Teacher Education, Dimapur.
DiMaPur, october 17 (MexN): With regard to allegation made against ANTA officials by one Hoshika H Sema which was published on October 17, the All Nagaland Taxi Association (ANTA), Dimapur unit today stated that the association investigated the case and “the said story is found to be twisted by the passenger himself for his personal motives.” The ANTA Dimapur unit Action Committee convener, Atoho Kinny and general secretary, Ahoshe Chophi in a rejoinder stated that the unit is working tirelessly for the The Kewhimia Bharat Scouts & Guides Krotho was officially formed during a Get- welfare of the society and Together cum Exposure Meet on October 15. The team of office bearers is headed by Kuoliebeizo Mepfhüo as Chairman, Khriengutuonuo Mere as General Secretary, and "the passenger without knowing the truth and the Keneingunuo Solo as Treasurer.
exact function of the ANTA norms, waywardly defaming the good image of ANTA is regrettable.” The association also said, “If his case was genuine, he should first consult the ANTA Office for further action but he failed to do so and blindly publishing in the daily newspaper and in the social media, has shown his personal interest to defame the Association.” Therefore, the association requested him to approach the ANTA office for further clarifications during office hours. The association also warned its taxi drivers to abide by the rules laid by the ANTA for the welfare of the passengers.
Common induction programme at ATI The inaugural function of the common induction programme for IAS, IPS, IFS, NCS, NPS and all allied services’ officers of 2015 batch will be held on October 18 at Multipurpose Hall, ATI. Director, Mission Facilitator, USA, Dr. Mazie Nakhro will give a motivational talk, while Director ATI, Lithrongla G. Chishi (IAS) will deliver the keynote address. The programme will be chaired by Dr. Hovithal Sothu, the Course Coordinator.
B.Ed principals’ meeting
UTNA Kohima unit meeting There will be a general meeting of the Unemployed Trained Nurses Association (UTNA), Kohima unit on October 29, 1:00 pm at the auditorium of Naga Hospital Authority Kohima (NHAK). Therefore, all the members of the association have been requested to attend the meeting positively. Fine will be imposed upon the absentees as per the rule of UTNA, stated a press release from UTNA Kohima unit president, Kentsinga and general secretary, Akhrole.
Corrigendum Apropos the news item ‘BJP State Executive Meeting concludes’ which appeared on October 17 issue, BJP Nagaland has clarified that the name of one of the new members welcomed to the party should be read as L. Kuki, Social Worker and not LL Doungel Kuki. The party expressed regret for the error.
Public SPace
Understanding Manipur University Fiasco: Tracing the Root Cause
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Dr. Kamei Aphun
he present crisis of Manipur University unfolds an ugly fiasco between the tribals and non-tribals over the reservation issue in the state of Manipur. While trying to understand it, it is important to locate the reservation history of India. Reservation in India is a positive discrimination which stems from the concept of equality of opportunity that is enshrined in the Constitution of India. Reservation therefore is the result of laws, guidelines and administrative actions of the government which protects certain categories to promote and preserve social equality and justice in the society. However, it is extremely interesting to see how such laws and guidelines are misrepresented and misinterpreted to legitimize hegemony and dominance over one group or community by the other. The University Grants Commission popularly refers to as UGC was established in 1956 as a statutory body of the Government of India through an Act of Parliament for the coordination, determination and maintenance of standards of university education in India. It also provides recognition to universities in India, gives grants and funds and in return expects each beneficial university to follow and implements its policies and programmes in letter and spirit. Manipur University was established as a State University on 5th June 1980. As a State University, it has been following the State Reservation Policy of 31% for ST and 2% for SC for admission into various courses of the University. However with the implementation of Central Educational Institutions (Reservation in Admission) Act, 2006, Manipur University (which then, became a Central University on 13th October 2005 by an Act of Parliament) had to follow All India reservation policy like any other Indian Central Universities which gave 15% for SC, 7.5% for ST and 27% for OBC respectively. But this CEI Act of 2006 was further amended and soon came to be known as the Central Educational Institutions (Reservation in Admission) Amendment Act, 2012 which accordingly Manipur University calculated the percentage of reservation for different categories as 31% for ST, 2% for SC and 17% for OBC respectively. This amended Act of 2012 was imple-
mented in the university for the academic session 201516. However, a PIL was filed against the decision and accordingly the Hon’ble High Court directed the University to implement immediately the Amendment Act of 2012 in letter and spirit from 2014-15 academic session. Meanwhile, a UGC letter dated 23rd March 2016 was sent purportedly to the MU Registrar which contains a routine reminder to implement central government reservation norms and consequently the Deans’ Committee and followed by Academic Council on 30th May 2016 adopted a resolution to follow All India reservation policy of 15% for SC, 7.5% for ST and 27% for OBC respectively in the line of the said UGC letter. What surprised many was the inconsistency of UGC guidelines which according to amended CEI Act of 2012, the reservation given for ST is 31% and 2% for SC and therefore tribal student bodies such as MUTSU and ATSUM staged a protest and boycotted the university administration. The student bodies argued that the letter of UGC is unclear and dubious as UGC cannot have two rules for a particular university. While seeking clarification on the said letter, the UGC on 3rd June 2016 came out with another letter explaining clearly on the reservation policy. This time the letter came as a sharp contradiction with the earlier letter which reads as below... “University may follow the reservation policy in admissions in all courses as per provisions contained in the Central Educational Institutions (Reservation in Admission) Act, 2006 and as amended in 2012”. It clearly means that Manipur University ought to follow CEI Act of 2012 since the quantum of reservation of the State is clearly expressed in the amended Parliament Act which prescribed 31% for the ST. Acting upon this court order notice, Manipur University convened another Academic Council meeting in which it resolved to send 3 Academic Council members along with the Registrar in-charge to meet the UGC and MHRD officials on 12th September 2016. Again, an emergent meeting of the Academic Council was convened on 3rd October 2016 and also on 8th October 2016 which reiterated to stick with the CEI Act of 2006 (and not the Amended CEI Act of 2012). Decrying the decision of the Academic Council to follow 2006 Act, Manipur University Tribal Students’ Union
(MUTSU) decided to take an extreme step of “Mass Exodus” from the university campus from 10th October 2016 at 2:00 P.M. onwards and till date they have not returned in the campus. To mark this historic Exodus, a Mega Rally was organized on 13th October 2016 in Imphal under the aegis of ATSUM along with ANSAM, KSO-GHQ, MUTSU and other district/tribe based Student Organizations. Adding more confusion to the prevailing situation, the Vice Chancellor of the university resigned citing mental and physical pressure. There were some untoward incidents in the campus as well which led to destruction of many properties and university equipments. Thus Manipur University came to a complete standstill very soon. Therefore, the reservation issue in Manipur University has aroused lot of anxiety and exposed serious concern of law and order in the State. It is observed that the reservation rules in terms of faculty recruitment and admissions have also been violated with impunity. As per data collected by the MUTSU in 2014, there are no STs amongst the 70-odd professors in the University. There are also no Associate Professors from ST out of the 40-odd Associate Professors in the University. All in all, the Scheduled Tribes from the state occupy just 3.3 percent of faculty positions in the University which is much under represented which only explains its biased intention. This also holds true with inadequate tribal representation in the university AC, EC, University Court, Finance Committee and even in the Selection Committee (both teaching and non-teaching) where one member from the category is mandatory as per the rules. Thus serious loopholes have also been observed in the university procedurally and structurally. It may also be pointed out that the University has no fully constituted Executive Council (EC) until now. Due to this, the University Authority cannot seek the advice of the Council on crucial issues (such as the present crisis), which further hampers the smooth functioning of the University Administration. Furthermore, the University Court should have stepped in to give legal advice pertaining to any legal issue/s of the university. Instead the university seems to be writing letter one after the other to the University Visitor (the President of India), HRD Minister, Supreme Court of India etc which is not a good precedent. It is argued that there is no need for any Academic Council to deliberate on the subject which falls on purely
‘administrative’. The Vice Chancellor could have acted on his own and implement the rules instructed by UGC from time to time without even routed through the Academic Council. This is because university is so obliged to follow the rules and guidelines passed by the UGC. *Reservation in Case of Recruitment in percentile on Local Basis (Sources: DoPT O.M. No. 36011/6/2010- Estt (Res) June 2010) Sl. Name of the Scheduled Scheduled Other Backward No. State Castes (SCs) Tribes (STs) Classes (OBCs) 1. Manipur 3 (but actually 34 (but actually 13 (but actually given given = 2%) given = 31%) = 17%) 2. Nagaland 0 45 0 3. Mizoram 0 45 5 4. Meghalaya 1 44 5 5. Arunachal 1 45 0 6. Tripura 17 31 2
Therefore, my personal argument has been that university should never be a place of violence or extreme circumstances where students (groups or communities) are left to the streets protesting and fighting for their basic rights. Academic careers of the students are paramount and no issue/excuse of the university is not big enough than student’s life and career. Therefore, university should be more inclusive and all important constituents of the university such as AC, EC, Finance Committee and the University Court should uphold equality, justice and protect all minorities in the campus. It should not fall under any external or internal forces at any circumstances and any given point of time. University should be a place to mould young minds and nurture new thoughts so that society progress and flourishes. Then only we can claim that we are the responsible stakeholders of the nation building project. Therefore, it is time for the Manipur University authority to act swiftly and bring back normalcy in the campus. Let the university be independent, free and fair from all “isms”. (The view of the writer is personal). Dr. Kamei Aphun teaches Sociology at the Delhi School of Economics, Delhi University. He is presently the Nodal Officer of DSE; member of University Board of Research Studies (BRS); member of Committee of Courses and Studies and member of faculty of Social Sciences, Delhi University.
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THE MORUNG EXPRESS
The Power of Truth
The Morung Express volume Xi issue 286
The Blindness
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t was Mohandas Gandhi who lamented that “an eye for an eye makes the whole world blind.” Today, Nagas are compelled by our circumstances to recognize that we too have indeed become blind! Almost 71 years ago, Gandhi was the only Indian leader that seemed to understand the Naga aspiration to live as free peoples and even stated that, “Nagas have every right to be independent.” Our Naga elders and leaders of the national movement, inspired by Gandhi’s nonviolence, guided the Naga struggle on the commitment of non-violence through practicing civil-disobedience and non-cooperation. Today, Gandhi’s words that “an eye for an eye makes the whole world blind” are more pertinent than ever. The internal chasms within the Naga culture have blinded us, distorted our vision and blurred our ability to clearly see the way forward. We are captive within our narrow domestic walls and are blocking our ability to consciously nurture political unity among the Nagas. We see patterns of new entities emerging that further fragment the collective and wholeness of Naga society. This contributes to isolating one Naga from the other, not realizing that the isolation of one leads to the isolation of all, which further strengthens the State’s practice of divide and rule. We have complied with and become trapped in the mythmaking of an institutionalized state identity. Our isolation and rejection of one another has broken relationships, destroyed trust and created barriers. Ironically, we think we see, but, in reality, we have grown blind to our shared humanity through this divisiveness. We may not even see one another as fellow human beings. Instead, we see ‘them’ as aliens, outsiders, competitors, and as objects of status, class, clan, and tribe, etc. When that happens, we label the rejected as “the other,” and declare them as dispensable and disposable, thereby throwing ourselves into further chaos. If Nagas want to see our way towards a dignified co-existence based on justice, liberty and equality, we need to first recover our sight and open our eyes to the desire for the vision of JustPeace. We need to begin imagining such a Naga world is possible, and to recognize that our shared humanity is an essential stepping stone in this journey. Then, we can begin to evolve a praxis of reflection and action that transforms into a new reality. It is through recovering our imagination and desire that our culture can transition from blindness to having full vision, from numbness to imagination and from oppression and subjugation to justice. As Gandhi said, we need to become the change we envision. This is the first step needed to catalyze the momentum for Nagas to experience a shared humanity. When Nagas open our eyes and imagine a new world of justice and equality, then we are on the road to JustPeace.
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The global role - options for the next US President Book Review: Superpower - Three Choices for America's Role in the World; Author: Ian Bremmer; Publisher: Portfolio Penguin; Pages: 256; Price: Rs 499
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ove it or loathe it, it is undeniable that the US is the world's sole superpower (and will remain so for quite some time) but has to choose which kind of superpower it wants to be - and can be. And when less than a month from now, it chooses its new president, the victor will have to decide this point, which will determine its response to major issues like terrorism, climate change, economy and other festering crises. Political scientist Ian Bremmer, in this slim but invaluably, incisive book, contends that US foreign policy since the Cold War's end has been "incoherent" and failed to save it from getting embroiled it in many interminable and costly commitments, which have not only failed to make the world safer but threatened and damaged the US itself. He make a convincing case for this phenomenon beginning even before Bill Clinton's ill-planned decision for a Somalia deployment, when the US made decisions for East Europe that wouldn't survive when Russia grew powerful again - and explains the current tensions in Ukraine and the Baltic. It however reached its zenith in George W. Bush's tenure and even Barack Obama, despite his accomplishments, failed to have a "coherent worldview". After his view of "today's world, America's limits and its opportunity to transcend them", and the last quarter century of its foreign policy, Bremmer goes on to argue, that despite its superpower status, America's influence has declined with it "now less able to convene a coalition, forge trade agreements, build support for sanctions, broker compromise on an international multinational dispute, or persuade others to follow it into conflict than at any time in the past seven decades". And while China, Russia, India, Brazil, and other emerging powers, he notes, "can't change the global status quo on their own, but they have more than enough leverage to obstruct US plans they don't like". But Bremmer, also founder of global political risk research and consultancy Eurasia Group, doesn't only focus on a prognosis, but also a prescription. It is high time, he says, that America chooses a totally new definition of its superpower status - one which recognises its "responsibilities, opportunities, and most importantly, its limits". He lists three feasible options. "Independent America" recognises that America does not have endless resources on other nations, and will fare much better if it devotes its energies and resources to rebuilding strength from within, while in "Moneyball America", it knows it cannot afford every foreign fight in support of American values, but must defend interests wherever threatened, and make tough decisions intelligently, while openly admitting its limitations. In "Indispensable America", the belief that America can go on autonomously from the rest of the world is not only ignorant but also extremely dangerous, and with the world relying on American leadership, and America's international interests, it must continue to remain actively involved abroad. How these play about, he deals with a small quiz where each of the ten questions, dealing, among others, on the nature of freedom, of the US, China (in relation to the US), on US spy capabilities, and on the primary responsibility of the US President, has three answers, each linked to each of these three choices. Each of these three, says Bremmer, has their own strengths and disadvantages vis-a-vis each other and he goes to list and compare these, before his final summing up of how they would work (and not work), before he gives his own, rather unexpected, view about which course America should take. But this book is not only about American foreign policy choices but in his masterly, cogent and persuasive but jargonfree arguments, backed by realistic and relevant hypotheses, Bremmer shows what compulsions and circumstances can go into making a foreign policy. He is especially valid what is not its aim or a credible method in its determination.
C O M M E N T A R Y
John Feffer Foreign Policy in Focus
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The latest attacks on journalists and news organizations by corrupt populists are contributing to a global rollback of fundamental rights
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magine that Donald Trump wins the presidency. Then, as he has done throughout his career, he goes after his enemies. He purges the Republican Party of everyone who refused to support him. He initiates criminal proceedings against Hillary Clinton. And he shuts down The New York Times and The Washington Post. It sounds like an unlikely scenario. Even if he does somehow manage to pull his campaign out of hospice to win in November, Trump wouldn’t be able to just close the leading newspapers in the United States, however much he might despise the liberal media. But that’s exactly what’s happening elsewhere in the world. In Hungary, Viktor Orban’s government this week pulled some strings behind the scenes that led to the shuttering of the leading daily newspaper, Nepszabadsag. Earlier this year, the government of Recep Tayyip Erdogan closed one of the top Turkish papers, Zaman. In Russia back in 2008, someone — perhaps a 400-pound guy sitting on his bed — pulled the plug on Moskowski Korrespondent after it reported on an affair between Russian President Vladimir Putin and a 24-year-old gymnast. Welcome to the brave new world of censorship. Today’s illiberal democrats pretend to respect press freedom. But they don’t tolerate any criticism that threatens their political and economic position. They’ll throw individual journalists in jail. But they’re also not above muzzling an entire paper. At a time when corporate pressures threaten press diversity and reporters in many countries risk their lives to pursue leads, the latest attacks on the media by corrupt populists are contributing to a global rollback of fundamental rights. Attacking the Press Every year Reporters Without Borders puts out a survey of press freedom. Its 2016 report, issued in April, was the grimmest yet. Last year showed nearly a 4 percent decline in freedom of the press globally, according to their metric, and a 13 percent deterioration since 2013. The many reasons for this decline in freedom of information include the increasingly authoritarian tendencies of governments in countries such as Turkey and Egypt, tighter government control of state-owned media, even in some European countries such as Poland, and security situations that have become more and more fraught, in Libya and Burundi, for example, or that are completely disastrous, as in Yemen. One key statistic for measuring press freedom is the number of journalists in jail, which dropped very modestly last year (from 221 in 2014 to 199 in 2015). But 2016 looks as though it will easily exceed the record. Turkey alone has 120 journalists in jail, 70 of them on charges related to the failed coup in July. China, which had the dubious distinction of leading the world in throwing reporters behind bars in 2015, began to crack down harder on journalists and editors in Hong Kong
zures. South Sudan shut down a newspaper for reporting on the corruption of government officials. Oman did the same thing in August to a newspaper reporting on corruption in the judiciary. The state of Jammu and Kashmir in India banned the local paper, Kashmir Reader, for “disturbing the peace,” but really because it was reporting on the growing unrest in the province. It’s striking that corruption is the common denominator behind many of these newspaper closures. Despite their appeals to nationalism or religion or some political ideology, the new illiberal leaders have been singularly focused on using the apparatus of the state to enrich themselves and their followers. Since their political opposition has often indulged in the same illicit activities, only the press and a few organizations devoted to transparency stand in the way of what political scientists call “state capture.” this year. Egypt, Iran, Israel, and Azerbaijan have all been turning the screws on reporters. Even here in the United States, the police have arrested or harassed citizen reporters trying to document police brutality, and Georgia is attempting to prosecute a woman who did nothing more than record a public rally put on by the state Republican Party. But why go after single reporters when you can shut down an entire newspaper? That’s certainly been the approach of Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, whose evolution from reformer to reactionary has been dramatically accelerated by his heavyhanded approach to the press. His move against Zaman in March, however, represented a new front in the battle. Zaman was Turkey’s largest-circulation newspaper. After initially supporting the Turkish leader and his Justice and Development Party, the daily reversed gears and began to launch investigative probes of Erdogan’s political circle. Like two other previously state-appropriated periodicals, Bugun and Millet, Zaman was also linked to the Fethullah Gulen movement (which Erdogan claims was behind the coup). The closure looked like an anti-terrorist operation. Using tear gas and a water cannon, the police stormed the building and escorted the editor and his colleagues out of the building. Shortly thereafter, a new pro-government edition of Zaman appeared. In the wake of the attempted coup in July, Erdogan closed the paper for good, along with a slew of Gulen-linked media outlets, including 45 newspapers, 16 television stations, 23 radio stations, and 15 magazines. Last month, the government closed another 20 radio and TV stations, many of them connected to ethnic Kurds. Though he claimed that Zaman supported the “terrorist” Gulen faction, Erdogan was also angered by the paper’s 2013 investigation of high-level corruption that involved money-laundering and fraud associated with an oil deal with Iran. The Turkish state went after Zaman not only to prevent it from publishing news about current affairs
but also to eliminate its version of history. The authorities wiped clean the newspaper’s archives, consigning all 27 years of articles to the dustbin. The government that controls the past can control the future. Just this week, Viktor Orban achieved the same goal in Hungary but through different means. He didn’t send police into the offices of Nepszabadsag. But the Hungarian government managed to use its political influence behind the scenes to silence a paper that in its final editions exposed the corrupt dealings of the governor of the Central Bank, a major embarrassment for Orban’s Fidesz government. The ruling party then had the gall to pretend in its official announcement that it was respecting, not undermining the rule of law: “The suspension was a reasonable business decision rather than a political one. It would be in violation of the freedom of the press if we interfered with a decision of a media owner.” Nepszabadsag, once the official newspaper of the Communist party and then relaunched under the ownership of the Socialist Party, was Hungary’s largest daily. So, the economic argument rings hollow. Even the farright-wing party Jobbik, which has found common cause with Fidesz on a number of issues, didn’t fall for Orban’s ploy. “The total undermining of Népszabadság is the latest example of Viktor’s Orbán’s megalomania,” a Jobbik spokesperson said. “The only aim of Fidesz is to either gain 100% control over Hungarian media or to obstruct it.” Until relatively recently, Hungary had one of the most vibrant and interesting media landscapes in the region. Yet in a mere six years, since the beginning of his first term in office, Orban has bulldozed that landscape, leaving behind only monuments to himself and his party. The EU is not likely to do anything — its past condemnations of Orban’s illiberal policies may well have increased his stature inside the country. It’s up to Hungarians themselves to reclaim their country. Hungary and Turkey are not alone. The year has been full of newspaper sei-
Corporate Concentration Newspapers are closing in the United States all the time, though for different reasons. The latest casualty is the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review, leaving the western Pennsylvania city with only one daily. Last spring, The Tampa Tribune bit the dust. There are now fewer than a dozen two-paper towns in the United States. As many publications move online, the age of daily print journalism is winding down. At the same time, the media landscape has become ever more concentrated. In 1983, 50 corporations controlled 90 percent of U.S. media. Now that number has dwindled to a mere six corporations. Sure, you can find on the web a few islands of investigative journalism and provocative alternative opinion (in an ocean of outlandish conspiracy theories). But what Orban and Erdogan are doing consciously in Hungary and Turkey is happening as a result of market calculations here in America. Of course I’m a big fan of online media. And I’ve indulged over the years in plenty of critiques of mainstream media. But independent journals of record, with budgets for investigative journalists and fact-checkers, are indispensible in holding elected leaders accountable. These are the bloodhounds who can really follow the money. But substantial news outfits are in a losing battle for readers with clickbait operations like BuzzFeed. In mid-August, Donald Trump showed both his ignorance of and contempt for the press when he tweeted: “It is not ‘freedom of the press’ when newspapers and others are allowed to say and write whatever they want even if it is completely false!” Actually, that’s exactly what freedom of the press is. It’s not up to Trump or Orban or Erdogan to decide what is “completely false.” That is up to the fact-checkers, the courts, and ultimately, the dwindling group of citizens around the world who care passionately about politics and truth, those two often incommensurate categories that are, rather than the “elite,” the real target of Donald Trump’s crusade. John Feffer directs Foreign Policy in Focus.
Why food diversity must be on the menu Seth Cook International Institute for Environment and Development
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uch of the food produced today is grown in monocultures - vast fields of a single crop - that make it easier to mechanise planting and harvesting, while meeting imperatives to maximise profits in competitive markets. Supermarket demands for standardisation in shipping, packaging and display put a premium on produce that is uniform in shape and appearance. Producers are under pressure to focus on a small number of crop varieties that meet these criteria - those that do not are rejected. The fruit market epitomises the dominance of a small number of varieties, favoured for their appearance and ability to withstand long distance shipping. There are over 1,000 banana varieties in the world, but just one variety - the Cavendish - accounts for 95 percent of the global banana export market. Only four commercial varieties of apples - Golden Delicious, Red Delicious, Gala and Granny Smith currently make up 90 percent of the world market. Of the 2,500 types of
pears that were grown in the past, just two account for 96 percent of the market. The same trends are operating in animal husbandry. A small number of high-performance breeds have spread throughout the world since the mid-twentieth century, in many cases replacing local breeds. These include Rhode Island Red and Leghorn chickens, Large White, Duroc and Landrace pigs, Saanen goats and Holstein Friesian and Jersey cattle. The result is that the many local varieties and breeds - plants and animals well-adapted to their local conditions and therefore less reliant on chemical fertilisers, pesticides and antibiotics have been replaced by a small number of "improved" ones. This is not just a rich world phenomenon. While the developing world has until recently preserved a large number of local breeds, today an increasing number are at risk. Globally, nearly 17 percent of livestock breeds are at risk of extinction. Many of these are indigenous breeds that are well adapted to local conditions and are an
important part of agricultural and pastoral traditions, even if they are not as productive under favourable circumstances as exotic breeds. Local breeds tend to be less costly to raise than exotic breeds, and are more able to survive and reproduce in harsh climates. Monocultures and the increased reliance on a narrow range of crop varieties pose a significant threat to our food supply, increasing vulnerability to threats such as drought, pests and diseases, all of which are likely to intensify due to climate change. They sacrifice diversity, and in some cases taste as well. Furthermore, relying on a small number of animal breeds and crop varieties is risky. For instance, the Cavendish banana variety is susceptible to the TR4 virus, which has ravaged plantations in much of Southeast Asia and now threatens plantations worldwide. An estimated 80-90 percent of wheat varieties grown worldwide are susceptible to the Ug99 race of stem rust - considered a significant threat to global wheat production. In order to safeguard against pest
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and disease outbreaks, as well as the threat that climatic change poses to agriculture, greater efforts are needed by governments, consumers and farmers around the world to preserve agricultural biodiversity. While seed banks such as the Svalbard Global Seed Vault are an essential insurance policy against the loss of crop varieties and as a resource for plant breeders, they are not sufficient in themselves. The only way to ensure that our wealth of plants and animals and their wild relatives continue to adapt to changes in the environment and pressures from pests and diseases, and act as a living genetic reservoir to meet future needs, is to maintain them in the fields. This is a far more challenging endeavour. Farmers need incentives to preserve thousands of crop varieties that are in danger of being lost, which in turn entails improving market access for them. Farm-to-plate restaurants have a vital role here, as do farmers markets, box schemes and food hubs. In the battle to preserve diverse foods, consumers need to vote with their fork. Seth Cook is a senior researcher in agroecology and China teams at the International Institute for Environment and Development
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Maintaining influence in Afghanistan
Despite President Obama's promises of a drawdown in Afghanistan, the United States is settling in for the long haul
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Building Leadership for Multitasking Skills
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ver the past few months, the Obama administration has renewed its efforts to strengthen its position in Afghanistan. In spite of the worsening death toll from the ongoing war, the Obama administration has made a series of new wartime commitments to ensure that the United States maintains a powerful influence over the country well into the future. In June 2016, President Obama made one of the most significant new commitments when he authorized U.S. military forces to more directly engage the Taliban in military operations. The new authorities allow “U.S. forces to be more proactive in supporting conventional Afghan forces as they take the fight to the Taliban,” White House Press Secretary Josh Earnest explained. “And this means, in some cases, offering close air support, or it means, in some cases, accompanying Afghan forces on the ground or in the air.” In July 2016, President Obama then made another significant commitment. Reversing his earlier pledge to reduce the U.S. military presence to 5,500 troops by the end of 2016, Obama announced that “the United States will maintain approximately 8,400 troops in Afghanistan into next year, through the end of my administration.” Obama decided to keep a larger troop presence in Afghanistan because, as he noted, “the Afghan people will need the partnership of the world — led by the United States — for many years to come.” With his latest moves, President Obama has ensured that the United States will continue to play a dominant role in Afghanistan. Although he will have to hand over responsibility for the war to his successor in the months ahead, Obama has provided the next administration with the tools to maintain a powerful hold over Afghanistan for the immediate future. “The Taliban and their allies cannot wait us out,” Secretary of State John Kerry insisted when he addressed the issue on October 5, 2016. No matter what happens in the upcoming U.S. presidential election, he added, “I have absolutely no doubt the United States is going to continue, there will be a renewed commitment.” Rising Doubts Of course, some observers express doubts about the extent of that commitment. For example, former C.I.A. official Robert L. Grenier noted before the Senate Committee on Foreign Relations in early September 2016 that U.S. officials had settled on more modest objectives. “The U.S. no longer aims to defeat the Taliban; instead it hopes merely to keep the Kabul regime from being defeated,” Grenier stated. In late September 2016, the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Joseph F. Dunford, Jr. provided another reason to be doubtful. Addressing the fact that the U.S.-backed Afghan military forces are struggling to defeat the Taliban, Dunford stated that the war had become “roughly a stalemate.” Moreover, the Afghan military forces continually struggle to withstand the latest Taliban offensives. In recent weeks, The New York Times has described in a number of articles how Afghan military forces have briefly lost control of major population centers to Taliban forces. Regardless, most U.S. officials insist that both
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they and their Afghan allies will prevail in the war. If the war is a stalemate, then it is “a stalemate in which the government’s controlling 70 percent of the population,” the commander of U.S. and NATO forces in Afghanistan John W. Nicholson asserted on September 23, 2016. The Taliban and other enemy forces may retain control of some parts of the country, but the overall situation “is a positive in the sense of the majority of the population’s under control of the government forces.” In fact, U.S. officials remain determined to help the Afghan government bring more of the country’s population under the control of government forces. “So, we clearly want to help the Afghans next year and beyond to gradually increase the amount of control they exercise over the population,” Nicholson explained.
meaning Abdul Rashid Dostum, “as the First Vice President of Afghanistan with all the respect that his office carries,” Special Representative Olson acknowledged before members of Congress earlier this year. “And we are in touch with him at the appropriate level.” In fact, U.S. officials have recently grown more excited about the possibilities for integrating the warlords. When the Afghan government announced in late September 2016 its intentions to form a peace agreement with warlord Gulbuddin Hekmatyar, U.S. officials largely welcomed the news. The proposed peace deal “is encouraging in my mind” and “a very positive step,” General Nicholson stated on September 23, 2016. Days later, Secretary of State John Kerry expressed similar sentiments. According to the terms of the deal, “Hekmatyar’s group will be able to emerge from the shadows to rejoin AfCozying up to Warlords ghan society,” Kerry explained. Consequently, At the same time, U.S. officials have taken addi- the deal “is a model for what might be possible” tional steps to advance their objectives. Without rely- with the country’s militants. ing solely on their military power, U.S. officials have applied their economic and political power to the Holding It All Together As they have supported the Afghan governcountry in significant ways. In the first place, U.S. officials have promised to provide the Afghan govern- ment’s latest efforts to integrate the warlords, U.S. ment with the funding it requires to keep function- officials have also remained directly involved in ing. “We will provide in excess of three billion dollars the country’s political process. Working closely per year through 2020, and we expect the United with Afghan officials, they have worked to ensure States will remain the largest single funder of the that the Afghan government keeps functioning Afghan National Defense and Security Forces,” the as the country’s main domestic power center. Special Representative for Afghanistan and Pakistan Not even the fraudulent elections of 2014 deRichard Olson announced on June 21, 2016. terred them from their mission. Clearly, “we’ve In addition, U.S. officials are determined to held Afghanistan together with a unity governkeep working with the country’s warlords, who ment after a failed election where it could have are some of the country’s most notorious killers. collapsed,” John Kerry noted in late September U.S. officials view the warlords as important forc- 2016. Indeed, Kerry boasted that U.S. officials es for constraining the Taliban and controlling have been able to hold together a corrupt Afghan government that does not have any legitimacy. the Afghan people. In early 2003, U.S. Congressman Dana Rohra- “We’ve been able to nurture that,” he noted. bacher provided the basic logic when he instructIn short, U.S. officials are determined to coned the new Afghan President Hamid Karzai “to tinue guiding the country’s fate.Although they reintegrate the warlords” into the new Afghan gov- main well aware that many Afghans detest their ernment. Comparing the country’s warlords to government, they remain committed to increas“many of the Wild West’s most famous sheriffs,” ing the power of the Afghan government over the Rohrabacher suggested that the warlords would country and preserving what has essentially beprovide “law and order” in Afghanistan. U.S. of- come a client state. “I mean, look at a map of this ficials, who have refused to allow warlords such region,” Secretary of Defense Ashton Carter reas Afghan Vice President Abdul Rashid Dostum cently commented. “Not a bad place to have good into the United States, have continued to maintain friends. So we’re — we’re in this for the long run.” friendly relations with a number of the country’s Edward Hunt writes about war and empire. warlords, viewing them as key power brokers. He has a PhD in American Studies from the ColCertainly, “we do treat the Vice President,” lege of William & Mary.
The Elusive Woman Secretary-General Ambassador Anwarul Chowdhury
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nited Nations’ apex forum, the General Assembly elected the next SecretaryGeneral yesterday by acclamation rubber-stamping the recommendation of the Security Council (SC). I am appalled by the choice of 15 members of the Security Council of another man following eight others in 70 plus years of UN’s existence as if only men are destined to lead this global organization. The Council members were totally insensitive to a groundswell of support worldwide for a woman as the next Secretary-General. They advanced the legacy of ignoring the 50 per cent of humanity in their action. This is an absolute aberration of the system whereby the 15 members of the Council impose their choice prompted by P-5 pressure and manipulation upon the total membership of 193, not to speak of wide swath of civil society opinion and activism for a woman Secretary-General. It is so very unfortunate that in the selection process politics has trumped women’s equality, violating UN Charter’s article 8 which underscores the eligibility and equality of men and women to participate in any capacity in all its organs – principal or subsidiary. The grapevine is spreading that one of the East European women candidates would get the post Deputy Secretary-General (D-SG) as a part of the deal about the new SG. This is not a big deal as we already had two woman DS-Gs in the past. It should also be remembered that when the DS-G post was created in 1998 by the General Assembly, it was the understanding that if the S-G is from an industrialized country, the DS-G would be from a developing country and vice-versa. Similarly, if the S-G is a man, the DS-G should be a woman – no possibility of vice-versa till now. This double balance in UN’s two highest posts has been ignored on occasions in recent years. I would also underscore that the new S-G should bring in a true and real 50-50 gender balance at the level of Under Secretaries-General (USGs) and Assistant Secretaries-General (ASGs). This is an action which should be clearly laid down in a transparent way within the first 100 days in office. UN General Assembly’s 70th President Mogen Lykketoft’s praiseworthy initiative for exposure of the candidates to wider membership and civil society did not have any impact of the predominant political process in the Security Coun-
cil. Doing well in a Q&A is not a shortcut to the world’s most demanding job. I believe strongly that a most practical and feasible way to prevent such Security Council’s choice imposition– though the UN Charter envisages as such– the General Assembly should decide to also hold straw polls on all candidates the way Council does to send a signal about how the majority of UN membership is expressing their choice. This can be done informally like the SC straw polls but made public and transmitted to the Council. This will at least tell the world how the UN membership as a whole is assessing the candidates and hopefully will have an impact on the Council’s choice. All this can be done without amending the Charter or disrespecting any of its provisions. Like any leader of an organization, the UN leader’s success or absence of it depends on his team. That is another area I belief needs a total overhaul in UN. It is long overdue. As in case of any new corporate CEO, each time the UN’s Chief Administrative Officer – that is how the S-G is described in the UN Charter – gets elected or reelected, interested quarters wonder whether he will introduce any new guidelines on senior appointments, and will he be subject to pressure from the big powers — as it happened with his predecessors?. In that context, it is strongly felt that the UN’s so-called political appointments at ASG and USG levels should be more transparent and open. The pressures from Member States and personal favoritism have made the UN Charter objective of “securing the highest standards of efficiency, competence and integrity” (article 101.3) almost impossible to achieve. It is also to be kept in mind that for his (yes, still it is “his”) own appointment, the incoming Secretary-General makes all kinds of deals – political, organizational, personnel and others. And those are to be honored during first years in office. That then spills over for the second occasion when he starts believing that a second term is his right, as we have seen in recent years. The tradition of all senior management staff submitting their resignations is only notional and window-dressing. The new Secretary-General knows full well that there is a good number of such staff who will continue to remain under the new leadership as they are backed strongly by influential governments. In the process, merit and effectiveness suffer. It is a pity that the UN system is full of ap-
pointments made under intense political pressure by Member States individually or as a group. Another aspect of this is the practice of identifying some USG posts for P-5 and big contributors to the UN budget. What makes this worse is that individuals to these posts are nominated by their governments, thereby violating article 100 of the UN Charter which says that “In the performance of their duties the Secretary-General and the staff shall not seek or receive instructions from any government or from any other authority external to the Organization.” The reality in the Secretariat does not reflect the Charter objectives – I believe it never did. One way to avoid that would be to stop nomination and lobbying – formally or informally – for staff appointments giving the S-G some flexibility to select senior personnel based on “competence and integrity”. Of course, one can point out inadequacies and possible pitfalls of this idea. But, there the leadership of the S-G will determine how he can make effective use of such flexibility being made available to him. A very negative influence on the recruitment process at the UN, not to speak of senior appointments, has been the pressure of donors – both traditional and new ones – to secure appointments of staff and consultants, mostly through extra-budgetary resources and other funding supports. This has serious implications for the goals and objectives as well as political mission and direction of the UN in its activities. No Secretary-General would be willing or be supported by the rest of the UN system to undertake any drastic reform of the recruitment process for both the senior management or at other levels. Also, at the end, he has to face the Member States in the General Assembly to get their nod for his reforms. Yes, opposition will be there, both from within his own Secretariat and from influential Member States, but the determination and effectiveness of leadership of the new S-G will be tested in having the courage to push a drastic overhaul of the appointments and recruitments practice within the UN system as a whole. Ambassador Anwarul Chowdhury is former Under-Secretary-General and High Representative of the UN; chairman of the UN’s Administrative and Budgetary Committee in 1997-1998 that approved Kofi Annan’s first reform budget; initiator of the Security Council resolution 1325 underscoring women’s equality of participation; and a well-known analyst of the UN system’s work.
PRELUDE The mass media explosion and digital revolution have make things so versatile that their usage has become indispensable in our life. The media, through which the changes in human habits are promoted, must be adapted to the need of our time. They in a way determine the trend of our civilization. It is in this backdrop that we need to define and redefine our skills, orientation and our focus. Adapt or perish is the maxim which governs nature and every sphere of human endeavour. Whether it is in economic, religious or political it is this maxim that governs us. Therefore, this article attempts to define leadership formation for multi tasking skills through the angle of human resource development. KNOWLEDGE AND LEADERSHIP We have so much of unskilled and unemployed youth. We have produced through our formal education so much of unskilled human resource, and a certain degree of knowledgeable youth, however, true leadership comes only, when knowledge is transmitted into a practical reality. The celebrated British thinker, Francis Bacon often cites that knowledge is power, but the fact is that knowledge is only a potential power. It becomes power only when it is organised into definite plans of action directed to a definite end. An educated leader is the ‘man who so developed the faculties of his mind that he may acquire anything he wants’ in order to meet the demands of the needs of the society. Apart from workable knowledge is the specialized knowledge. Knowledge is a tag for influence, but this positive influence comes when it is acquired through highly organized and intelligent way. Without specialized knowledge, achievement becomes difficult. All the outstanding leaders emerge from their own specialized field. It is the knowledge that touches and changes his or her life NURTURING EMOTIONAL INTELLIGENCE Intelligent quotient is one of the main qualities of influential leader for varied roles and responsibilities, but today, emotional quotient is emphasised for the qualities of making effective leaders. It is the ability to relate, work and cope with others, to make sacrifice, and inject a sense of enthusiasm in others. Perhaps the most central characteristic of effective leadership is ‘the ability to put aside the impulse to dominate but to delegate his power to others.’ No doubt a certain degree of control is necessary for a leader to function however, it should not be considered as the main ingredients of effective leadership. The effective leadership does not come alone from control but in other qualities of passion, sensitivity, patience, courage, firmness, enthusiasm, wonder etc. You may be able to compel people to maintain certain standards by stressing duty, but the highest moral and spiritual achievements depend not upon a push but pull. This is the quality of immortal leadership. The leadership force coming from outside by virtue of authority and position will fade immediately the moment one steps down from the position, but the leadership force coming from within will have a lasting impact and it will outlive the person. True leadership studies the gifts and worth of the people he is leading. He delegates, and empowers his subordinates and makes them feel important. As everyone has an invisible sign hanging from his or her neck saying, make me feel important. No man will make a great leader who wants to do it all by himself or herself or get all the credit for doing it. If you should get an occasion to give your colleagues and friends a little more praise than criticise, they will be charged with energy to rise up to the occasion. A complete leader is not threatened by his successor but gracefully prepares the way for his or her smooth functioning. SELF KNOWLEDGE AND THE LEADERSHIP FORCE The Socratic wisdom know thyself is the key to every successful leadership. In on one of his discourses, he further said an unexamined life is not worth living. What is then, meditation to do with the formation of the leadership task. The Catholic Church since its inception knows the benefit of this internal process of self discovery and therefore, recommends to those who would like to follow Christ in a committed way. Even the reputed multinational companies have realized the benefit of the process of self discovery and therefore, they exploit this resource in their human resource management. This process is the simplest and most effective way keeping in touch with oneself. We know so much beyond our feelings but very little about our inner self. Often we live in the illusion of our own perfections. Why should we be aware of our own shadows and light? If we are not aware of our own virtues and vices, often project our own selves onto other people. If we do not understand that the enemy is within, we will find thousand ways of making someone out there into a demon, and we will be making leaders who oppress rather than liberate and reform. ‘Good leadership comes from people who have experienced their own inner darkness and arrived at the place where we are at one with one another to a place of hidden treasures.’ Those who know more about their inner world, and deeply in touch with their feelings, they are the ones who know where they are leading. In contrast ‘those who don’t they are like loose cannons, they have plenty of fire power, but no clear target.’ They are paralyzed by indecision, avoid risk, and walk only the smooth beaten paths and don’t realize their potential. Reflecting further, in this line of though, many business executives have evolved on the same principle of taping human resource. The SWOT analysis is one such example to quote. The higher degree of self awareness helps a person analyse his strengths, weaknesses, opportunities available with his given resource, and see the threats and challenges that he will face in executing the plan and working for his or her targets. USING TIME CREATIVELY You are defined by how you use your time creatively and constructively. We continue to grow and learn till we die. The moment we stop learning, we stop growing. Many of us are not ready to take risk and face the unknown, because we are not open to change. If we want to be very effective, and be in demand, we need to make use of every bits of time available. Whoever has a sense of mission to achieve, can always manufacture time. Supplementing our knowledge and refining and adding our skills build us to be a person who can handle with multitasking jobs. Having an inquisitive mind and willingness to learn in the direction of our work gives us better refinement to our leadership skills. For those who know how to use their time wisely and judiciously, fulfilling a task comes very spontaneous. Doing everything is not the hallmark of a good leadership but acting on the basis of the priority is the soul of a true leadership. AFTERTHOUGHT Authentic leaders for multi tasking skills are not afraid to face their inner world. Rather they are persons who accept their own vulnerability and exploit that weak and strong part for their own benefits. Thus forming leader for multi tasking skills, start with the inner journey and without this inner journey, no true leaders can emerge for the positive change on humanity. The corporate leadership always demands that we are able to adapt and be flexible in order to rise up to the occasion. It is in this context that systematic gathering of knowledge along with the conscious effort to acquire the skills in handling oneself and humility to receive feedback and adopt new strategies for life. This defines the domain of the leadership for the multitasking skills.
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Tourism min to inspect Ramayana museum site in Ayodhya, Oppn criticises the move
New DelHI/luCkNOw, OCtObeR 17 (PtI): The contentious issue of Ram temple was suddenly back in the political discourse in poll-bound Uttar Pradesh on Monday, a day ahead of tourism minister Mahesh Sharma’s visit to Ayodhya to inspect the proposed site for setting up a Ramayana musuem, a move seen as an attempt to woo pro-Hinduvta elements. BSP supremo Mayawati, a major contender to power in the key battleground state, Congress and the DMK criticised the move, saying it was being made for “electoral benefits”. The land for the proposed museum has been provided by the Uttar Pradesh government. “Developing tourism in Ayodhya is good but, how come the Narendra Modi government thought of developing the Ramayana Sangrahalay (museum) and the state government of Ramleela theme park just before the Assembly polls,” Mayawati said in a release in Lucknow. “Linking religion with politics and electoral gains by these governments is condemnable...had they really been so concerned about these issues, they would have thought about them long ago,” the former Uttar Pradesh chief minister said. Congress leader and former Union minister RPN Singh accused the Modi government and BJP of invoking Ram months ahead of the assembly polls due early next year for deriving political mileage out of it. “We shouldn’t be surprised. Every five years we see the same drama unfolding. Whenever polls are in the state, they talk of
Birds fly at sunset over a Hindu temple on the 20th anniversary of the Babri mosque demolition in Ayodhya. (AP/File Photo )
Ram, Ram temple, Ram sangrahalaya. They repeatedly raise these issues,” he said. “Prime Minister Narendra Modi speaks of development but what about action....When there is election, he goes to Lucknow to participate in Dussehra festivities and chants ‘Jai Shri Ram’. Did he say Jai Shri Ram during Dussehra events last year wherever he went?” he said. DMK chief M Karunanidhi also deprecated attempts to rake up the Ram temple issue ahead of UP assemly polls. “There are reports that BJP is trying to rake up the Ram janmabhoomi issue to garner Hindu votes in Uttar Pradesh,” he said in a statement in Chennai. The DMK patriarch took ex-
22 killed as fire ravages Bhubaneswar SUM hospital bHubANeswAR, OCtObeR 17 (AGeNCIes): Twenty-two people were killed in a fire that swept the dialysis ward of the Institute of Medical Sciences and SUM Hospital in Bhubaneswar and engulfed the intensive care unit. With the fire growing out of control, utter chaos reigned in the hospital’s wards as panic-stricken patients, attendants and hospital staff ran for their lives as smoke spread to the intensive care unit[ICU], hampering the rescue operation. Reports said 22 persons person died in the fire, which had grown beyond control. At least five fire tenders, ten ambulances and as many PCR vans were rushed to the spot for the rescue operation. Nine patients were shifted to AIIMS Bhubaneswar while 31 others were moved to different private hospitals in the city. Till reports last came in, 40 patients had been rescued from the dialysis ward and the adjoining ICU. The fire was first spotted in the dialysis ward located on the second floor of the hospital and quickly spread to the ICU. Since the intensive care divisions are closed, the smoke generated by the fire could not be released blocking visibility which initially affected evacuation of patients. Director-general of the fire services Binoy Behera said fire tenders from Bhubaneswar and personnel were pressed to bring the flames under control. “Rescuing the patients and those present in the hospital is our priority. We are yet to assess the damage and ascertain the source of the fire,” Behera said. As many as 100 fire fighters have been deployed. The Odisha Disaster Rapid Action Force was also mobilised to help the rescue exercise while Bhubaneswar DCP Satyabrata Bhoi was also camping at the spot to coordinate the operation. The Odisha government has constituted a three-member committee to probe the SUM hospital fire. The team comprises the collector of Khurda, the director of Medical Education and Training (DMET) and the district fire officer.
22 highways across India may be used as airstrips: Nitin Gadkari New DelHI, OCtObeR 17(PtI): The Road Transport and Highways Ministry is working on a proposal with Ministry of Defence to construct runways on highway stretches and 22 such spots have been identified across the country. "There are proposals to develop highway stretches in such a fashion that they may double up as airstrips. This will provide connectivity in difficult places," Road Transport and Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari told PTI. Gadkari said his ministry is shortly going to convene a meeting with the Defence Ministry to firm up the proposal. According to an official, a committee comprising officials of both ministries has been constituted to come out with specifications of such highway stretches which can double up as airstrips. The committee will look into details like feasibility of the stretches, their length and breadth apart from other issues. The official said that 22 identified stretches are located in various parts of the country. In August, Gadkari had mentioned about construction of such an airport in Rajasthan and said that similar projects were being planned in Arunachal Pradesh, Meghalaya and some other border districts. In Rajasthan, such an airport could serve as an airstrip for landing and takeoff when it is closed and traffic can restore later. The government is working on ways to boost regional air connectivity in the country. In new civil aviation policy, the Regional Connectivity Scheme (RCS) has been mooted that provides for various concessions to airlines. Under the scheme, air ticket prices would be capped at Rs. 2,500 for one-hour flights on unserved and under-served routes. There are 394 unserved and 16 under-served airports in the country. As part of the RCS, the government plans to provide a Viability Gap Funding, which would be financed through the Regional Connectivity Fund (RCF).
ception to Prime Minister Modi chanting ‘Jai Sri Ram’ at a Ram Leela event in Lucknow last week. Karunanidhi, who had earlier triggered a row with his critical comments about Lord Ram made at the height of the Ramasethu controversy, also criticised the move to set up a Ramayana museum. Demand for construction of Ram temple The proposed museum revived the demand for construction of Ram temple, with BJP hardliners like Union minister Uma Bharti and Vinay Katiyar pitching for it. Katiyar went on to demand tabling of a legislation in the Lok Sabha where the BJP-led
NDA has a “massive majority”. “Why only Subramanian Swamy, every devotee of Ram wants the temple to be constructed soon. Until that happens we cannot live in peace. Be it through a bill in Parliament, through dialogue or a court verdict, the government has to find a solution. “Of course, we don’t have a majority in the Rajya Sabha, but a bill for construction of the temple can be brought in the Lok Sabha where we have a massive majority. The Ram temple was also a part of BJP’s election manifesto,” he said, adding “no deadline can be set for the government on this issue”. Uma Bharti said, “The issue is what we, the agitators, were
claiming as the place where Lord Ram was born was indeed that place or not. A three-judge bench (of Allahabad High Court) agreed with our contention. “What is under challenge is the dispute over land between the Waqf Board and Ram Janmabhoomi Nyas, not that whether Ram was born there or not,” she said. ‘Visit nothing to do with UP polls’ Mahesh Sharma, however, insisted his visit to Ayodhya had nothing to do with the UP polls, but said he would be visiting the makeshift temple at the Ram Janmabhoomi-Babri Masjid complex. “My visit to Ayodhya has
nothing to do with UP Assembly elections. I am visiting there as a tourism minister. It should not be linked to politics but is part of government’s effort to improve tourism in Ayodhya and all over the country. The visit is part of developmental agenda,” he said. “Ram is in the heart of millions of people. As the Tourism Minister, I have to see how Ayodhya can be developed, how Ramayana circuit can be developed from tourism point of view,” the minister said. He said the government has identified three circuits--Ramayana Circuit, Krishna Circuit and Buddhist Circuit-- to boost religious tourism. Sharma will also hold a meeting with Ramayana Circuit Advisory Board during the visit. The meeting would discuss routes for connecting Ramayana-related sites in Nepal and Sri Lanka with the proposed museum. Sharma is likely to hold meetings with religious leaders on building the museum which would portray the epic journey of Lord Rama. Though the BJP has been insisting that Ram temple will not be an electoral plank in the UP elections to be held early next year, the proposed Ramayana museum and related activities are being seen as an attempt to keep pro-Hindutva elements in good humour. On Dusshera, Prime Minister Narendra Modi had, in a departure from tradition, participated in the festivities in Lucknow where he started and concluded his speech with chants of “Jai Shri Ram, Jai Jai Shri Ram”.
India needs indigenous solutions for smart cities: UNDP official
New DelHI, OCtObeR 17 (IANs): While a cluster of countries are virtually falling over each other to associate themselves with India's ambitious Smart Cities mission -- a noted UN specialist has cautioned that India should look for indigenous solutions as it can't fall back on examples across the world."India cant be inspired by any example of anywhere in the world, because its so big, so unique and so different, that it has to invent its own way," Yuri Afanasiev, the UNDP Resident Representative in India, told IANS on the sidelines of the just-concluded World Sustainable Development Summit (WSDS) held by TERI. He identified water, city gover-
nance and technology gaps as the major challenges India faces. India aims to build 100 smart cities while it's believed that 70% of the urban spaces for 2030 -- one of the stages of the mission -- are yet to be built. To build sustainable cities is the 11th of the UN's 17 Sustainable Development Goals but other goals are directly or indirectly associated with it. Suggesting that India has to consider a development vision that is completely unique, and hasn't been tried anywhere in the world, Afanasiev cited the absence of the mayoral system as the biggest drawback to local governance. "If you intend to develop a 20, 10 or even 5 million per-
son city, you have to first develop the local governance. We can't develop or address a city's needs without ensuring accountability and the budgetary responsibility. India doesn't have that. It's a major issue that it needs to think about," he said. "If India follows what rest of the cities had been doing for last 20-30 years, like Korea building a future city, it will simply be catching up. Can you imagine re-developing New Delhi? It would be a nightmare. For India, the focus has to be on tier-2 cities, with 21st century urban planning, GIS technology, smart-grids and infrastructure and new-laid out public transportation," Afanasiev said.
China defends Pak after "mother-ship of terrorism" comment beIJING, OCtObeR 17 (ReuteRs): China sprang to long-time ally Pakistan's defence on Monday after Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi branded Pakistan a "mothership of terrorism" at a summit of BRICS nations. Modi's remarks to a meeting of leaders from BRICS - Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa - escalated his diplomatic drive to isolate Pakistan, which India accuses of sponsoring cross-border terrorism. Tensions between the nuclear-armed neighbours have been running high since a Sept. 18 attack on an army base in Kashmir, near the disputed frontier with Pakistan, killed 19 Indian soldiers in the worst such assault in 14 years. Chinese Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Hua Chunying, asked about Modi's comments, said China opposed all forms of terrorism and that the international community should increase counter-terrorism cooperation. "We also oppose the linking of terrorism to any specific country, ethnicity or religion. This is China's consistent position," she told a daily news briefing in Beijing. "Everyone knows that India and Pakistan are victims of terrorism. Pakistan has made huge efforts and great sacrifices in fighting terrorism. I think the international community should respect this," Hua added. China and Pakistan consider each other "all-weather friends" and have close diplomatic, economic and security ties.
BJP not to project CM face for UP Assembly polls
bAReIlly/bADAuN (uP), OCtObeR 17 (PtI): BJP will not project a chief ministerial candidate for the Uttar Pradesh Assembly elections which are a few months away, party's state unit chief Keshav Prasad Maurya said today. "All political parties are waiting for the chief ministerial candidate of BJP...It is clear policy of our party that we will contest the Assembly elections without projecting anyone as our CM candidate," he told news persons in Bareilly. "BJP had projected
CM faces in Assam and Delhi Assembly polls... While we succeeded in the former, we lost the latter ...We fought Haryana and Jharkhand without projecting any CM candidate and won," Maurya said. He said BJP will win over 300 of the 403 seats in UP and the party's central parliamentary board will decide who has to be the chief minister. Earlier in Badaun, Maurya accused BSP chief Mayawati of degrading religious leaders for which, he said, the electorate will teach her a lesson in the coming polls.
As India's "granary" exhausts groundwater, farmers eye new crops
CHANDIGARH, OCtObeR 17 (tHOmsON ReuteRs FOuNDAtION): It is hailed as India's granary, but Punjab faces a drastic decline in agricultural output unless it halts the rapid depletion of its groundwater, experts warn. Groundwater irrigates almost three-quarters of Punjab’s agricultural land, but groundwater levels are dropping by 40 to 50 cm (16 to 20 inches) a year, according to Rajan Aggarwal, head of the soil and water engineering department at Punjab Agricultural University (PAU). That has left farmers like Ajmir Singh struggling as their irrigation wells dry up. "We are not able to find water even if we go down to 200 feet (61 m) or more at some places,” said Singh, who has farmed for 35 years in Jalandhar, 150km (95 miles) north of Chandigarh, the state capital. His neighbour, Pawanjeet Singh, said lack of irrigation water has forced him to sell part of the land that has been in his family for generations to a large-scale farmer who has the resources to drill for water at much deeper levels. “I took this decision with a heavy heart after I realised that drawing water for all my land is beyond my means,” Singh said. According to Aggarwal, groundwater has been overexploited in 110 of the state’s 138 administrative blocks. “This is alarming given that more than 73 percent of irrigation is taken care of by groundwater,” he said. Experts say dealing with the problem, in the region that led India’s Green Revolution in the 1970s, will require a rapid shift away from crops that require large amounts of water,
Labourers work in a paddy field at Thaska village in Punjab. (REUTERS/Files)
such as rice and wheat, to lessthirsty pulses, maize, vegetables and sugarcane to safeguard the state's agricultural economy. Rice and wheat make up 81 percent of Punjab's irrigated crops, according to a report by PAU. Although the state accounts for only 1.5 percent of India’s geographical area, over the past two decades it has contributed 35 percent of the nation’s rice production and 60 cent of its wheat. LOW RAINFALL According to Sunil Jain, regional director of the Central Ground Water Board for northwest India, groundwater started dropping in 1985 in Punjab, and has sunk to alarming levels in recent years. Thirty years ago farmers in most parts of the state could draw water at a depth of 10 metres (32 ft), but by 2015 this was 20 metres, while farmers in some central parts of the state are unable to find water even at 30 metres or deeper, he said.
“There has been a substantial rise in groundwater utilisation, which has mainly happened because of the fact that Punjab gets less rainfall. Since paddy (rice) requires a lot of water, the farmers resort to heavy usage of groundwater for irrigating the paddy fields,” he said. Jain added that Punjab gets less than 700mm of rainfall annually. This compares to a national average of 1,083mm, according to the World Bank. Amit Kar, an economist at the Indian Council of Agricultural Research, attributed the groundwater shortage to government policies such as free electricity for irrigation, credit facilities and subsidies for digging wells and buying pumping equipment, as well as heavily subsidised diesel fuel for pumps. The PAU report said annual demand for irrigation in Punjab is 4.76 million hectare metres (mhm) against a total annual supply of 3.48 mhm from canal
and groundwater resources. The deficit is met by overexploitation of deeper groundwater by farmers using nearly 1.4 million tube wells, which exacerbates the loss of more accessible groundwater. According to the PAU report, 3.5 million of Punjab’s 9.1 million workers make a living from agriculture or associated activities. Jain said the statistics suggest Punjab’s agricultural success may not be sustainable. “Punjab’s exports of rice and wheat to other regions literally mean the export of its groundwater to those regions,” he said. Amitabh Kant, chief executive officer of the government's National Institution for Transforming India (NITI Aayog), predicted “the present rate of withdrawal will lead to complete exhaustion of groundwater within a decade” in the region. Kant said India, already water-stressed, is rapidly moving towards becoming water-scarce.
TIME TO SWITCH? Switching to new crops is one way to ease the problem in Punjab, said PAU's Aggarwal. Rice requires about four times as much water as maize, pulses or oilseeds, for instance. Vinod Kumar Singh, a scientist at the Indian Agricultural Research Institute, said Punjab must make the shift at any cost. “The government has to make some policy decisions like assuring the farmers it will procure their produce other than paddy (rice) and wheat. Only then will they be convinced to switch over to these crops,” he said. Under India’s state-sponsored Public Distribution System, the national government buys staple foods like rice, wheat and sugar from farmers and sells them to citizens at fair or cheaper prices. Commodities worth $2.25 billion, including rice and wheat, are sold annually to about 160 million families. Jasbir Singh Bains, Punjab's director of agriculture, said that system makes farmers reluctant to cultivate other crops. “We have started making efforts to popularise the cultivation of pulses, maize, vegetables and oilseeds,” Bains said. “For example, we have appealed to the central government to increase the procurement of pulses and are urging the farmers to grow vegetables, which also have a good market.” Farmers like Shamsher Singh, in Nokdar–Jalandhar, said they would switch to less thirsty crops with government help. “We are ready for this, but the government should give the guarantee that it will procure our products like it is doing in the case of wheat and rice,” he said.
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Mosul offensive to drive out Islamic State
eAST OF MOSuL/ bAGHDAD, OcTOber 17 (reuTerS): Iraqi government forces launched a U.S.-backed offensive on Monday to drive Islamic State from the northern city of Mosul, a high-stakes battle to retake the militants’ last major stronghold in the country. Two years after the jihadists seized the city of 1.5 million people and declared a caliphate from there encompassing tracts of Iraq and Syria, a force of some 30,000 Iraqi and Kurdish Peshmerga forces and Sunni tribal fighters began to advance. Helicopters released flares and explosions could be heard on the city’s eastern front, where Reuters watched Kurdish fighters move forward to take outlying villages. A U.S.-led air campaign has helped drive Islamic State from much of the territory it held but 4,000 to 8,000 fighters are thought to remain in Mosul. Residents contacted by phone dismissed reports on Arabic television channels that the jihadists had left. “Daesh are using motorcycles for their patrols to evade air detection, with pillion passengers use binoculars to check out buildings and streets from a distance,” said Abu Maher, using an Arabic acronym for Islamic State. He and others contacted were preparing makeshift defences and had been stockpiling food in anticipation of the assault, which officials say could take weeks or even months.
The residents withheld their full names for security reasons and Reuters was not able to verify their accounts independently. The United States predicted Islamic State would suffer “a lasting defeat” as Iraqi forces mounted their biggest operation since U.S. troops withdrew in 2011 and one of the biggest in Iraq since the 2003 invasion that toppled Saddam Hussein. But the offensive, which has assumed considerable importance for U.S. President Barack Obama as his term draws to a close, is fraught with risks. These include sectarian conflict between the city’s mainly Sunni population and advancing Shi’ite forces, and the potential for large numbers of casualties among Mosul’s civilian residents. “We set up a fortified room in the house by putting sandbags to block the only window and we removed everything dangerous or flammable,” Abu Maher said. “I spent almost all my money on buying food, baby milk and anything we might need.” Qatar-based al-Jazeera television aired video of what it said was a bombardment of Mosul that started after a speech by Prime Minister Haider Abadi, showing rockets and bursts of tracer bullets across the night sky and loud sounds of gunfire. “I announce today the start of the heroic operations to free you from the terror and oppression of Daesh,” Abadi said in a speech on state TV.
Affection - what cancer patients require badly post-surgery: study LONDON, OcTOber 17 (IANS): Cancer can wreck a person’s body and that is quite visible but a new study suggests that such patients may also experience loss of emotional support, thereby increasing their risk of suffering from depression and anxiety. Many bowel cancer patients are experiencing a lack of affection, emotional and practical support after surgery, and these patients lacking emotional support are three times more likely to experience clinical depression, according to the study by the University of Southampton and Macmillan Cancer Support, a Britainbased charity. Following more than 1,000 people with colorectal cancer from before their surgery until five years afterwards, as part of the Colorectal Wellbeing (CREW) study, the researchers found that people with colorectal cancer saw a reduction in affection, social interaction and practical and emotional support after surgery -- and for up to two years afterwards. “It is so important for people to have the help and support they need to manage the consequences of cancer after being diagnosed and treated. Assessment of people’s needs early on in the recovery process and then at regular intervals would help identify those most in need,” said Professor Claire Foster from University of Southampton. Those that lacked social support, such as having someone to talk to or help with practical tasks like household chores, were at a greater risk of a poor quality of life, the study found. For example, at diagnosis, one in 20 (5 per cent) patients said they had little or no affection. Two years after diagnosis, this had almost trebled to one in eight (13 per cent). Findings are similar for patients missing out on practical help. Two years after diagnosis, the proportion of people who lacked support was more than double that at the point of diagnosis (12 per cent vs five per cent). The research also showed that the odds of a patient having clinical anxiety or clinical depression are approximately doubled if they live alone compared to those who do not. “This research shows the heartbreaking reality for thousands of people with cancer who are going through one of the most difficult times with no one to talk to, no one to give them a hug when they’re feeling down, no one to cook them a meal when they’re wiped out from chemotherapy,” Lynda Thomas, Chief Executive at Macmillan Cancer Support, said. The findings were released at the 18th International Psycho Oncology Society Congress in Dublin, Ireland.
Abdul Rahman Waggaa, a member of the exiled Provincial Council of Ninevah of which Mosul is the capital, told Reuters the advancing forces had yet to enter the city: “Activities are still outside of Mosul and the operation is not at full strength yet.”
Peshmerga forces gather on the outskirt of Mosul during preparationS to attack Mosul, Iraq, October 15. (REUTERS)
“We will meet soon on the ground in Mosul to celebrate liberation and your salvation,” Abadi said, surrounded by the armed forces’ top commanders. KURDISH FIGHTERS The commander of the coalition, U.S. Lieutenant General Stephen Townsend, said the operation to take Iraq’s second largest city would likely continue for weeks “possibly longer”. If Mosul falls, Raqqa in Syria will be Islamic State’s last city stronghold. “This is a decisive moment in the campaign to deliver ISIL a lasting defeat,” U.S. Defense Secretary Ash Carter said in a
statement, using another acronym for Islamic State. “We are confident our Iraqi partners will prevail against our common enemy and free Mosul and the rest of Iraq from ISIL’s hatred and brutality.” Islamic State has been retreating since the end of last year in Iraq, where it is battling U.S-backed government and Kurdish forces as well as Iranian-backed Iraqi Shi’ite militias. The Iraqi Kurdish military command said 4,000 Peshmerga were taking part in an operation to clear several villages held by Islamic State to the east of Mosul, in an attack coordinated with a push by Iraqi army units from the
southern front. In its first statement on the Mosul operations, the Iraqi army media office said the advancing troops destroyed a number of Islamic State defence lines. Strikes carried out by Iraqi and coalition jets hit an unspecified number of the militants’ positions, it said. A column of black smoke was rising from one of the insurgents’ positions on the eastern front, a Reuters correspondent said, apparently from burning oil being used to block the path of the Kurds and obstruct the jets’ view. “We are the real Muslims, Daesh are not Muslims, no religion does what
they did,” said a young Kurdish fighter in battle dress as he scanned the plain east of Mosul from his position on the heights of Mount Zertik. As he spoke a Humvee drove by with the word Rojava, or Syria’s Kurdistan, painted on the protection plate of the machine gun turret. “This is all Kurdistan,” Major Shiban Saleh, one of the fighters onboard, said. “When we’re done here, we will chase them to Raqqa or wherever they go,” he said. He said about 450 Syrian Peshmerga fighters were involved in the offensive east of Mosul, which aims to take back nine villages during the day.
HUMANITARIAN CRISIS FEARED Early on Monday, Abadi sought to allay fears that the operation would provoke sectarian bloodletting, saying that only the Iraqi army and police would be allowed to enter the mainly Sunni city. He asked Mosul’s residents to cooperate with them. Local Sunni politicians and regional Sunnimajority states including Turkey and Saudi Arabia warned that letting Shi’ite militias take part in the assault could spark sectarian violence. The Iraqi army dropped tens of thousands of leaflets over Mosul before dawn on Sunday, warning residents that the offensive was imminent. The leaflets assured the population that advancing army units and air strikes “will not target civilians” and told them to avoid known locations of Islamic State militants. Reflecting authorities’ concerns over a mass exodus that would complicate the offensive and worsen the humanitarian situation, the leaflets told residents “to stay at home and not to believe rumours spread by Daesh” that could cause panic. Resident Abu Abdullah
said he had wanted to witness the beginning of the offensive. “We heard repeated explosions at a distance, so I went to the rooftop to see fireballs, even if it was dangerous. I was happy that the operation to liberate Mosul started.” In 2014, Islamic State leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi proclaimed a “caliphate” in Iraq and neighbouring Syria from Mosul’s Grand Mosque. Russian President Vladimir Putin, criticised over the level of civilian casualties during government operations it is backing in Syria, said on Sunday he hoped the United States and its allies would do their best to avoid hitting civilians in the attack on Mosul. The United Nations last week said it was bracing for the world’s biggest and most complex humanitarian effort in the battle for the city, which could make up to 1 million people homeless and see civilians used as human shields or even gassed. There are already more than 3 million people displaced in Iraq as a result of conflicts involving Islamic State. Medicine is in short supply in Mosul, and food prices have risen sharply. “Families in Mosul started stockpiling food yesterday in case the fighting reaches our streets and we can no longer go out,” said Saeed, a resident. “Daesh are still in Mosul and it’s not true that they left. They are continuing to erect blast walls in the streets to obstruct any advance.”
China launches longest manned space mission SHANGHAI, OcTOber 17 (reuTerS): China launched its longest manned space mission on Monday, sending two astronauts into orbit to spend a month aboard a space laboratory that is part of a broader plan to have a permanent manned space station in service around 2022. The Shenzhou 11 blasted off on a Long March rocket at 7:30 am (2330 GMT) from the remote launch site in Jiuquan, in the Gobi desert, in images carried live on state television. The astronauts will dock with the Tiangong 2 space laboratory, or “Heavenly Palace 2”, which was sent into space last month. It will be the longest stay in space by Chinese astronauts, state media reported. Early on Monday, Fan Changlong, a vice chairman of China’s powerful Central Military Commission, met astronauts Jing Haipeng and Chen Dong and wished them well, state news agency Xinhua reShenzhou-11 manned spacecraft carrying astronauts Jing Haipeng and Chen ported. “You are going to travel in Dong blasts off from the launchpad in Jiuquan, China, October 17, . (REUTERS) space to pursue the space dream of
the Chinese nation,” Fan said. “With all the scientific and rigorous training, discreet preparation, and rich experience accumulated from previous missions, you will accomplish the glorious and tough task... We wish you success and look forward to your triumphant return.” Shenzhou 11 is the third space voyage for Jing, who will command the mission and celebrate his 50th birthday in orbit. In a manned space mission in 2013, three Chinese astronauts spent 15 days in orbit and docked with a space laboratory, the Tiangong 1. Advancing China’s space programme is a priority for Beijing, with President Xi Jinping calling for the country to establish itself as a space power. China insists its space programme is for peaceful purposes. Shenzhou 11, whose name translates as “Divine Vessel”, will also carry three experiments designed by Hong Kong middle school students and selected in a
science competition, including one that will take silk worms into space. The U.S. Defense Department has highlighted China’s increasing space capabilities, saying it was pursuing activities aimed at preventing other nations using spacebased assets in a crisis. China has been working to develop its space program for military, commercial and scientific purposes, but is still playing catchup to established space powers the United States and Russia. China’s Jade Rabbit moon rover landed on the moon in late 2013 to great national fanfare, but soon suffered severe technical difficulties. The rover and the Chang’e 3 probe that carried it there were the first “soft landing” on the moon since 1976. Both the United States and the Soviet Union had accomplished the feat earlier. China will launch a “core module” for its first space station some time around 2018, a senior official said in April, part of a plan for a permanent manned space station in service around 2022.
Trump charges U.S. election results being rigged ‘at many polling places’ WASHINGTON, OcTOber 17 (reuTerS): Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump dug deeper in his efforts to cast doubt on the legitimacy of the U.S. election, saying on Twitter on Sunday that he believed the results were being “rigged” at many polling places. His tweet came hours after his vice presidential running mate, Mike Pence, said Republicans would accept the outcome of the Nov. 8 contest between Trump and his Democratic rival, Hillary Clinton. “The election is absolutely being rigged by the dishonest and distorted media pushing Crooked Hillary - but also at many polling places - SAD,” Trump wrote on Twitter, in the latest of a series of comments he has made over the past several days calling into question the fairness of the election. Trump, who is trailing Clinton in opinion polls, did not provide any evidence to back his allegations of impropriety at the voting booth. Early voting and voting by mail have begun in many states. In another tweet later on Sunday, Trump blamed “animals representing Hillary Clinton” and Democrats in North Carolina for an overnight attack on a local Republican Party headquarters in that state. Local authorities said the building in Hillsborough, North Carolina, had been struck through a front window with flammable material and an adjacent building wall was spraypainted with a swastika and the words “Nazi Republicans leave town or else.” “Animals representing Hillary Clinton and Dems in North Carolina just firebombed our office in Orange County because we are winning,” Trump tweeted. Clinton denounced the attack as “horrific and unacceptable” in her own tweet, adding:
ana governor. “Donald Trump said in the first debate that we’ll respect the will of the American people in this election. The peaceful transfer of power is a hallmark of American history.” In a weekend statement quoted by media, a spokeswoman for U.S. House of Representatives Speaker Paul Ryan, the top U.S. elected Republican, said: “Our democracy relies on confidence in election results, and the speaker is fully confident the states will carry out this election with integrity.”
Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump speaks at a Bollywood-themed charity concert put on by the Republican Hindu Coalition in Edison, New Jersey, U.S. October 15. (REUTERS)
“Very grateful that everyone is safe. ‘COORDINATED EFFORT’ Trump, a New York businessman, who has never held elective office, has often said the electoral process is skewed against him, including during the Republican nominating contests, when he disputed the method for winning delegates to the Republican National Convention. His latest complaint of media bias stems from allegations by women that he groped them or made other unwanted sexual advances, after a 2005 video became public in which Trump was recorded bragging about such behavior. He apologized for the video but has denied each of the accusations. “Election is being rigged by the media, in a coordinated effort with the Clinton campaign, by putting stories that never happened
into news!” Trump tweeted on Sunday, a sentiment he also expressed in posts and during rallies in Maine and New Hampshire on Saturday. The comments raised questions both from Republicans and Democrats about whether he would accept the outcome should he lose to Clinton. Trump said after the first presidential debate in September that he would “absolutely” accept the election outcome. But a few days afterward, he told the New York Times: “We’re going to see what happens.” He has also urged his supporters to keep an eye on voting locations to prevent a “stolen” election, which some critics interpreted as encouraging them to intimidate voters. Pence said on Sunday he and Trump would respect the will of the voters. “We’ll respect the outcome of this election,” said Pence, the Indi-
‘CONSEQUENCES TO RUSSIA’ On Sunday, Pence for the second time in recent weeks broke from Trump on Russia, this time on that country’s possible involvement in email hacks tied to the U.S. election, saying Moscow should face “severe consequences” if it has compromised U.S. email security. “I think there’s no question that the evidence continues to point in that direction,” Pence said. “There should be severe consequences to Russia or any sovereign nation that is compromising the privacy or the security of the United States of America,” Pence said on “Fox News Sunday.” Russian President Vladimir Putin said last week his country was not involved in trying to influence the U.S. election. Trump, who has been criticized for appearing too close to Russia after he publicly praised Putin’s governing style, has questioned the reports of Moscow’s involvement. “Maybe there is no hacking,” he said during last week’s second debate with Clinton. Trump also contradicted Pence on Russia during that debate. Pence had said the United States should use military force in Syria if Russia continued air strikes to prop up President Bashar al-Assad, but Trump said he disagreed.
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Social movement reading and intellectual contribution in Khekiye K Sema’s “Encountering Life Antics of a Govt. Servant” Hotoni Yeptho Assistant Professor Sociology Department Sazolie College Phezhu, Jotsoma.
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ociety is influenced by many forces and factors that causes social change. Man of powerful expression, ability and leadership can constitute an important source of desirable change. They often raise the consciousness of the masses who are faced with strain and discontend to existing order and seek for a desirable demand. The sociological significance of change consists in the fact that the people effect change. This paper tries to apply the reader response theory to the autobiographical of Khekiye K Sema’s “Encountering Life Antics of a Govt. Servant”, which provide a fact forming basis of evaluation to 3C’s change, culture and corruption that offered a wise and deeply empowering perspective on the work of transformational process. How his work cultivates an engaged clarity likened that of an urge by Virginia Woolf: “let us never cease from thinking what is ‘civilisation’ in which we find ourselves? Where in short is it leading us, the procession of the son of educated men?”.This paper also attempt to divulge on how the writer is not only dissenting voice, expressing himself through the art of self exploratory as the book was the culmination of his cursory writing ‘The Years in Service’ but rose to speak for the common people as corrupt mechanism of power and money have ensnared the people on power. The writer self asserting boldness of speaking his mind on the danger and constraint of institutional accountability without the bias tone sprout the reader’s admiration. Every social mobilisation by an intellectual precede the social and reform movement ,literary
influence have been held as the core of human reform as history is the witness. No doubt study of literature is no longer it ever was simply the study and evaluation of poems, novels and plays. It is also the study of the ideas, issues and difficulties which arise in any literary text to practical and contextual situation and its interpretation. Study of change is an emergent interdisciplinary phenomenonwho speaks? who writes? When and where? under what institutional and historical constraint? In different ways they all analyse past and present practices and happening out of a commitment to future possibilities. This subgenre of autobiographic and self reflective fieldwork account presents variously naive, confessional and analytic accounts which provide an important forum for the discussion of a wide range of issues, epistemological, existential and political. “No man’s life can be encompassed in one’s telling. There is no way to give each year its allotted weight, to include each event, each person who helped to shape lifetime. What can be done is to be faithful in spirit to record and try to finds one’s way to the heart of the man”-anonymous. Social movement involves rate/ tempo and direction of change and the direction of which it goes is most necessarily inevitable. People require some amount of creativity, dynamism and rationality as “change in society follows change in ideas and change in consciousness” (Hegel). As society is made of many forces which irresistibly causes change, these pertinent questions become important: (a) whether the changes are due to human engineering? (b) can a man regulate to suit his conveniences? (c) can he regulate and de-
cide the direction of social change to a desirable end? These are some of the tantalising questions, tantalising because no one has any idea how to weigh and to estimate the influence of single individual in the process of social change but there is no doubt that all social changes occur because of the action of men and women. Francis Bacon defended the concept of change as a continuous progress and Auguste Comte, the father of sociology summed ‘ positive attitude to life is progressive’ and progressive thinking enables an individual to effectively participate in the activities of the society that effects humanity and make a positive contribution for the progress of the society. The merit of the explanation of social movement is that it is pivoted around conflicts and cognitive change. It motivates and mobilise people around some issues and interests. Social scientist have long recognised what is most significant is how people perceive their situation. The feeling of relative deprivation is one among the element that must be present before discontent will be channelled into a social movement. The term relative deprivation is defined as the conscious of a negative discrepancy between legitimate expectations and present actualities (John Wilson 1973). People must feel that they have the right to the goals, that they deserve better than what they have. Voicing against wrongdoings and oppression is the first step and insists those in power to make change. That real work of creating a different better world and situation is to take responsibility upon oneself to lead that change to create the sort of world that one desire. This idea resonated deeply in the writings of Khekiye K Sema who writes aggres-
sively on sweeping corruption that exists in various institutional level thereby failing to provide justice, fairness and excellence to the common masses that they deserve. The wrong doing of the people on power is blatantly exposed to the reader. Most general common people remain at the mercy of a venal administration that, encouraged by the absence of an independent watchdog, exploits them relentlessly. The high level of corruption in society has been widely perceived as a major hindrance in the growth and development. While human greed is obviously a driver force of corruption, it is structural incentives and poor enforcement system to punish the corrupt that have contributed to the rising curve of graft on the society. Recent examples of perverse use of state are distressing and disturbing as the writer expressed: “The sanctity of bureaucracy as a guide to the political class towards saner ethical behaviours has lost its relevance these days. With the passage of time in the vein, officers daring the system will become a thing of the past. Infact the new mantra often heard in the corridor of power is that those who often have the authority but fails to use it for personal gains are fools”. Many people have sadly accepted corruption as a sad reality. Unless we are able to fight corruption and win over these glaring gloom that seems to challenge us on the face, the benefits of development can never shared equitably as it ought to be. The starting point of corruption in public offices seems to be in political arena beginning with electoral corruption. Electoral corruption in the state has increased in recent years primarily because of high cost of campaigning and questionable practiced indulged in by the political parties and candidates. Youth Net studies show almost
1000 crores spent in 2013 Assembly Elections. The political parties in their quest for power spent thousand crores of rupees in the General Election yet nobody discloses the source of money. The absence of proper regulation and monitoring of the expenses both by the candidates and parties has given rise to widespread criticism. The startling revelation of spending an approximate total of Rs.569,96,000/- (rupees five hundred and sixty nine crores and ninety six lakhs ) in 2008 elections and 937,82,67,500/-(rupees nine hundred and thirty seven crores, eighty two lakhs sixty seven thousand and five hundred) in 2013 elections, is an alarming call to all the people with conscience. This research by Youth Net was made of an exhaustive effort to bring to the notice of the people of Nagaland on how the wrong election system is affecting the alarming levels of corruption in our state. The awakening of people’s conscience would help the politicians and leaders as a whole to serve the people better towards all round development. To realise this would need the collective effort of every individual .That “one small step for a man, one giant leap for mankind” uttered by Neil Armstrong when he become the first man to reach the moon remain relevant that one person effort and little action everyday no matter how insignificant it may seem becomes a giant leap for mankind. No doubt to reach a thousand miles begin from single step. Walt Disney writes: “our heritage and ideals, our code and standards the things we live by and teach our children are preserved or administered by how freely we exchange ideas and feelings”. The writer looks back to the illuminating culture of the Nagas which is made of giving, sharing and helping hand in times of crisis which
constitute the major part of the spirit of our people and their sense of colour character and commitment as he recalled “with the break dawn the community was abuzz with an ant like activities helping one another to restore the damages. The community spirit at work was an amazing sight to behold. This one distinctively exceptional quality which i hope will always abide with us....the attributes of unselfishly helping one another in times of crisis”.(pg 11).This reasserts the importance of guarding our tradition and delves deep into the tradition of the people and explores the fabric of the closely knitted society. The importance of oral history and oral tradition can lead to empowerment of people fighting for their rights and self determination. The Japanese called oral tradition as ‘intangible cultural heritage’.The importance of our cultural oral history tradition and the need and concern to document it is expressed by the writer thus “the abundant wealth of knowledge concerning our past was buried with the passing away of each of our elder generations. We were fast running out of time and as late as we already were, concrete effort was urgently needed to be undertaken as the beginning. we have found our mission statement”. (pg 303).The commentary vision to preserve the dwindling culture and to keep the identity of the Nagas intact was realise in the form of compiling the folklores of all the tribes of the Nagas which the author proudly announced: “we called it ‘Fables from the Misty Mountains’-Folklores of the Nagas”. Each story is reflective of the particular tribe with the tone of reflecting back in to the past. It all have the message of loyalty, friendship, love, virtue of good over evil etc which all the Nagas believe and cherish dearly. Retrieving to the discourse, any reform movement can op-
erate in a society where people have freedom to criticise the reality and institutions that it may secure changes. Social Movement play a very important role in highlighting some of the social problems. To carry a positive action one must develop a positive vision and it can be seen in the writer’s ability to speak and uphold the yardstick of fairness which often hurts those in power as truth hurts and which generates reaction at times rudely. The writer urge to people to uphold truth without fear or favour to strive for better future and its message to display the core values and the righteous conduct and commitment to greater transparency augmented by accountability which is displayed in his bureaucratic etiquette and his impeccable integrity and the ability to finely articulate career life distinctly is rare in the context worthy to emulate. In tune with what the writer strive and envision for can be exemplified by Malawi journalist lt. Raphael Tenthani word: “speaking truth to power is not a crime in a democracy; it is a part of the game, we just have to live with it whether we like it or not”. For the society to strive, develop and grow it needs a leader who can enthuse people to grow as Cardinal John Henry Newmans observed ‘to live is to grow. To grow is to change’. And surely this clear unquestionable road map of change and growth has to be understood from the perspective of how the writer is dissenting voice with reference point of experience and fact forming account, providing intellectual insights to the social problems with critical awareness, powerful expression and without bias tone as people yearn for a change questioning change from whom and where, and as people gear to face the challenging years ahead.
‘Recognize the sovereign rights of the Nagas without any further delay’ Speech of Z. Royim Yimchungrii, Acting President of Naga National Council on Naga National Martyrs' Day
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ear Naga People, It is my duty to speak out on our National Martyrs' Day - the hallowed day that we have been observing on 18th of October since 1952. On this precious day we solemnly remember the martyrs who died in thousands, sacrificing their very lives for the sovereign right of
the Naga people. We also remember the families of these martyrs who also suffered immeasurably as a result of the sacrifices made. The Naga National workers in particular and the people in general have fought and died in defence of our sovereign rights to be a nation in the land inhabited by the Nagas. Our people fought the invaders and aggressors in the homeland and ventured far afield, to Pakistan (East Pakistan now Bangladesh) and to China and to Europe, for the cause of the Naga freedom. Thousands and thousands fought and died for the just cause of Naga freedom and
sovereignty. Therefore it is our bounden duty to remember the martyrs on this sacred day and to make prayer and petition to God in remembrance of the heroes and the noble cause. The present generation of Naga people, wherever they are, should observe the day and come forward to promote the noble cause of Naga freedom. This is a sacred duty that every Naga should perform. I, on behalf of the NNC, humbly salute all the martyrs on this occasion in humility. May our noble cause strengthen as we march forward to freedom inspired by the
precious blood of those who made the ultimate sacrifice. The present Govt. of India is hand in glove with RSS (Hindutva) and, as confirmed by the CPI (M) party of India and stated clearly in the media on 13th of October 2016, the Indian armed forces move at the whim of RSS. This media report absolutely confirms the clear statement made by the NNC on May 27th, 2016. The present government's political agenda in their five-year term is to suppress all other religions and political parties in India; thereby demeaning and degrading the sec-
ular tradition of the world's largest democracy. The Govt of India sprang to the defense of Balochistan in Pakistan and decried human right violations by the Pakistan army while its armed forces were, at the same time, in complete violation of international human rights, suppressing and oppressing people of the northeast and of Jammu and Kashmir. The Naga people in particular have suffered dreadfully at the hands of the Indian armed forces since thousands and thousands of Nagas have been killed since the 1950s. People of principle and con-
science should condemn these atrocities and the RSS-inspired policy of the Govt. of India. We, the NNC, call on the present Govt. of India in Delhi and the Govt. of Myanmar to recognize the sovereign rights of the Nagas without any further delay, before a neighbouring country (or countries) liberates Nagaland through another war in the region. We the NNC, while adopting a non-violent stance, insist that these Governments help to secure much-needed peace in the region by recognising and acceding to our just demands. God bless Nagaland.
‘At least spare a kind thought for the future’ Speech of General (Retd) Thinoselie M, Keyho, President, Naga National Council On The Occasion Of The 64th Anniversary Of Naga Martyrs Day
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join the multitudes of freedom loving people of Nagaland in paying my most profound homage to the immortal souls of the Naga Martyrs. Why has October 18th come to commemorated as the Naga Martyrs Day? A very brief account is being retold to revere the sacred deaths of the patriots who had laid down their lives as the supreme sacrifice for the love of Naga Country, the eternal. Exactly 64 years ago, some immoral Assam Police personnel in Dimapur tortured a young Sema lad to death on very flimsy grounds of suspected theft. The Naga people of Kohima took out a Peaceful Procession in protest against the heinous crime, demanding for a proper inquiry amongst others. Then an Indian Intelligence Officer came speeding on his Motor Cycle and rammed into the Procession with full intent, injuring one ‘Processionist’. He therefore was angrily confronted by the crowd. Then a certain Assam Police Officer began intimidating and threatening the crowd with his cocked service
revolver most menacingly. Mr. Zasibito Nagi, Vice President, Western Angami Group, NNC and also Judicial Member, KCC, on beholding the precariously poised volatile situation, most honorably attempted to defuse the same. But the trigger-happy Police Officer fired at point blank range and shot him dead in cold blood. Zisibito Nagi had not even been in the procession, just an innocent bystander, purely meaning well only. However, the Government of Assam did not take any action in this case most appallingly. Had she set up an Inquiry Commission to go into the reason(s) as to why the Intelligence Officer ploughed right into the crowd with his speeding Motor Cycle the way he did; and ascertain as to who authorized the Police Officer to fire on innocent peaceful people and such other particulars; and bring the guilty to book and at least offer words of condolences and/or award appropriate compensations; then the matter would have been most amicably resolved and done over with. But the Government of Assam strangely did absolutely nothing of that sort. In its place and stead, the erring Intelligence Officer was allowed to roam most arrogantly about, scot-free, provoking all and sundry. And adding insult to injury, the murderous Police Officer was given undue promotion and even provided with bodyguards to patrol the streets of Kohima on endless rounds of defiance. Observing these blatant
misrepresentations and abuses of Justice, the Nagas were offended without measure, right to the very core; and the already very fragile sense of camaraderie towards the people of Assam and the whole of India virtually shattered to unredeemable fragments. The death of a noble Naga Icon of most profound standings had not been given due cognizance by the Indians comparable to that of even a miserable chickling’s, in her sick value system. The extend of hatred, contempt and discrimination displayed in such blatant manifestations further went on to vindicate our worst fears that we would never get any semblance of justice from this demoniac regime and thus the Naga sentiments have been irrevocably hurt and offended. This had been the primal provocation (No.1). Next had been the maiden visit of Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru to Nagaland on March 30, 1953. The Nagas had been eagerly awaiting his visit. People gathered from all over and had agglomerated at the local ground to the tune and in excess of 10,000 odd strength, in order to pay our respects to his August presence. Then the Deputy Commissioner of Kohima, an Assamese, on his own accord, gave out the ruling that the Nagas would not be permitted to meet with the Dignitary nor could any Memorandum be presented to him; thereby most severely frustrating the noble Naga intentions, compelling them to walk out en bloc. The Prime Minister of India had been thereby made to suffer
immense disgrace and humiliation for absolutely no fault of his. Here again, had the Government of Assam or the Government of India for that matter, instituted a Commission to go into the happenings and put things in their correct perspective; things would not have gotten to be so disproportionately nor malignantly misrepresented. But absolutely nothing whatsoever had been done in the correct line and the whole grotesque blame had been squarely dumped on the Nagas most unjustly. Immediately upon the departure of the Prime Minister, the Government of Assam sent her Assam Armed Police into Nagaland and started and never stopped Political Atrocities thenceforth. This had been provocation Number 2. The situation steadily deteriorated from bad to worse as the Government of India sent in her Armed Forces to invade Nagaland from1954 and the rest is History most shameful. The Nagas had declared her independent status ahead of India but willfully took time in setting her Government up. This wise course of action, or rather the lack of it, had been resorted to, since the Nagas did not want to provide the opportunity to the Government of India to crush the Naga National Movement on the pretext that the Nagas had put up direct confrontational challenge; but instead the Naga National pursued the wise ‘Non-violent, Non-Cooperation’ policy all along. But the most brazen and brutal invasion of the Govern-
ment of India compelled and propelled the Naga National Council to set up her Government- The Federal Government of Nagaland on March 22, 1956. Thereafter ‘official’ confrontations between the Armed wings of the Nagas and the Indians commenced in actuality. And the death-day of Zasibito Nagi, the first martyr for the Naga Cause on October 18th (1952) has come to be commemorated as the Naga Martyrs’ Day for all the martyrs to follow in their thousands. At the initial stages, the Nagas fought virtually bare-handed; seeing the haughty Indians’ inhumane atrocities of debasement and persecutions; having been moved to utter hurt, red hot rage, bitter tears and proverbial gnashing of teeth in thorough exhaustive provocation. But God had been good to us and we could do much exceedingly well and had gone from strength to strength. So the Government of India next resorted to the malicious “Divide and Rule” policy and set up the “Naga People’s Convention” at her own behest and instigation, evolved the infamous ’16-points agreement’ and brought about the so-called Nagaland State into existence. But this did not go to any length in weakening, hindering nor hampering the Naga National Movement, whithersoever. The Naga National Politics had gone way above such petty hitches much by far. This, however, in fact could boomerang on India herself very badly in much more than just one way of a mighty lot of reversals. Like the
Biblical parable of the sewing on of one new and un-shrunk piece of cloth unto the old parent cloth tearing apart the latter to virtual shreds, the case vis-á-vis Nagaland State, the 16th, affecting the Indian Union may become a reality in course of time. Politics and History have amply proven that India had committed a mighty big blunder in creating the State of Nagaland. Our neighbors had been immensely benefitted from this catastrophe, instead. For starters, the Mizos came to learn that “Armed Struggle Pays” and did exactly follow its path and got rewarded with Mizoram State in the bargain. Then the Government of India in order to ‘contain’ and ‘isolate’ the Nagas from foreign powers granted Statehood to both Meghalaya and Arunachal Pradesh. Finally the Union Territories of Tripura and Manipur were also given Statehood in the superficial show of rationalism and equality which actually are virtues most opposed to her ethics of the Caste System. So now that the trend had been set in motion; in exact fulfillment of the time-tested proverbs, “A spark neglected burns the house”, the fire is already snaking its way into different parts of mainland India most steadily adamant. The Naga Case may be and is truly a challenge to the collective wisdom and statesmanship of India’s think-tank. The wise and magnanimous tackling would surely bring her much accolades; but the reverse case of much shame
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and humiliation also awaits on the other side too; because the World surely is watching. I stand here today challenging the wise and the mighty Nagas of substance: had the Nagas of yester years happened to fail to speak out of our rights and quietly cowered down and surrendered to the invading hordes of India; what do you think the fate of the Nagas would be like by now? Perhaps, we might in all likelihood be still the “British Naga Hills Excluded Area”; at best a District in the state Assam. The living conditions and political stand of the Nagas would not be much better off now than then. The present status and living standard that the Nagas have reached, if anything substantial at all, have all been made possible because of the lofty Naga National Politics and the unselfish yielding of their lives by the martyrs for the sake of the Naga Nation without the faintest shadow of a doubt. You, the educated and the learned, the rich and the endowed, the Officers of all cadres, yes, every single individual lolling in the luxury of the good life, isn’t it right and timely that we ascribe the deserved glory and honor to the noble souls who had done you all a mighty lot of good? Otherwise, you would be most correctly taken to be ‘the most disgraceful’, ‘the most disrespectful’ and ‘the most ungrateful’ people, God forbid! At least spare a kind thought for the future. It’s a matter of great shame (if you don’t!). KUKNALIM.
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The Road most travelled holds eclectic memories Morung Express Feature Moa Jamir
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sing the road as metaphor as well as in literal sense, a documentary featuring a main highway that runs through Nagaland and Manipur States – National Highway 29 – has been making waves in film festival circuit both at National and International level. ‘This Road I Know,' a film by Naga Filmmaker Yirmiyan Arthur Yhome, is a 58-minute documentary that examines the NH-29 as subject matter highlighting its changing landscapes and complexities over the years. While it can be bracketed under the genre of a road film – described in Dictionary of Media and Communications as a genre in which the main characters leave home on a road trip, typically altering the perspective from their everyday lives – the film is a journey within the road itself. Yirmiyan, who call herself a part-time filmmaker, is a Photo Editor with the Associated Press, one of oldest and largest newsgathering organizations. A Masters holder in Mass Communication from the Mass Communication Research Centre, Jamia Mil-
Yirmiyan Yhome’s documentary on NH-39 captures its evolving facets a means to an end, it questions the forced insufficient representation of women’s voices.” But the underlying message is “a desperate need to break free from the cycle of violence and hate,” she explained.
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lia Islamia, New Delhi, her filmography includes ‘My Lament,’ ‘My Plea (2000),’ ‘Phalee : The Good Land (2007),’and ‘The Test (2012).’ A mother of two, she also plans to deviate toward working in a childrelated field in future. Changing Trajectories Discussing her work with The Morung Express, Yirmiyan said the film is first person narrative throughout sharing personal experiences on the road over the years while it also relates it to the larger experience of the people whose lives revolve around the highway. “I’ve had to travel the length and breadth of what was then NH39 constantly beginning from my early childhood in Kohima.”
Born in Kohima with roots in Shangshak, Ukhrul district, Manipur, she moved to Imphal in 1985 and later married a man from Kohima Village. Throughout, life revolves around this route continuously and with a deep sense of connection, it remains the link for me between all these places and people who I hold dear in my life, Yirmiyan added. “I guess it is because of how I have been placed with relation to this road that has made for more effective story-telling. It comes from my being.” We are all constant travelers, literally and figuratively, Yirmiyan said elaborating how the 'Road' we traverses keep changing over time and the trajectories it takes over the years.
“The highway was sitting there as the perfect metaphor to help tell the story. Memories of journeys on this road during my childhood are always happy memories but over time, as I became aware of how militarized this place is, fear became ingrained into it. And this fear transforms over time to fear of the ethnic and so on. All through this film I am addressing and questioning this fear.” Consequently, Yirmiyan said her treatment of the story and the underlying message of the film are closely related to these experiences. “The film raises several questions, too many to be honest – it questions the divide we have created among ourselves, it questions the use of violence as
Overwhelming responses “I am very pleasantly surprised by the response so far,” Yirmiyan modestly maintained while queried about the responses to the film so far. Released in 2015, the film had a first full house special screening at India International Centre on August 28 last year and then travelled to Film Southasia (FSA) 2015 in Kathmandu. It was followed by Bengaluru International Film Festival, 2016 and Afghan International Women's Film Festival (AIWFF). Most recently, it was screened at Peace Builders International Film Festival (PBFF) held in New Delhi from October 11 to 13 celebrating women as peacemakers and examining their immense role in conflict resolution under myriad state of affairs with films from diverse region across the world.
Apart from FSA, all others have been curated festivals, which basically mean that the film has been passed on from word of mouth, Yirmiyan informed. “I think this is fantastic because that means people are interested in our region and that we all have something to learn from each other.” However, her most profound experience was during the discussion session after the screening at PDFF, when a Manipuri filmmaker took the microphone and shared how she was touched by the film and how women have to work harder to build bridges. “Beyond borders and barriers is what she said of the film and gave me a very heartfelt hug,” Yirmiyan recounted. “If it can move people to feel an affinity towards each other instead of inciting and dividing, I have achieved more than I ever wanted.”
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It is a ‘road well travelled’ and the most valuable aspect of ‘This Road’ I Know is such foregrounding of women’s experience of war and capturing a personal journey through a complex landscape, Taran N Khan, wrote in Himal Southasian last November reviewing the film at the backdrop of FSA. Yirmiyan’s journeys not only depict the vivid glimpses into complexities of the road taken but also offer us a way out.
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I’m the luckiest kid alive: Tom Louis Walsh Brands One Direction ‘Monsters’ Holland
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ouis Walsh has blasted One Direction, saying Simon Cowell “created monsters”. The ‘X Factor’ judge also doesn't have high hopes for the member’s solo careers, predicting only Harry Styles will make it. Speaking about the boyband to the Mail On Sunday’s Event magazine, Walsh said: “Too much money, too much success too quickly. Simon created monsters and that was it. “They all think they’re going to be solo stars. They’re not. Only Harry. That’s it." “Then they’ll be sorry they broke up and it’ll be too late because there’s another boy band. That’s what always happens in boy bands.”
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inger Pink's daughter Willow is following in the footsteps of her father and retired motocross racer Carey Hart. The 5-year-old took the podium in her first-ever BMX race, winning the third place. Both Pink and Carey proudly shared it on Instagram on Saturday, reports aceshowbiz.com. Willow was decked out in black and pink from head to toe for the bike race. "Willows first race. I like her intensity. She reminds me of someone. This might have been Carey Harts's best day ever. Stoked.
Third place. Podium. Proud papa," Pink wrote on the image-sharing site. Hart had similar feelings. He wrote: "Tonight is a big milestone in both Willz life and my life. Her first race. Willz first race and got on the box. I'm such a proud papa. The cycle resets itself. I had a blast watching my little girl enjoy what I did for so many years. Thank you Willow for the amazing feeling. I love you." Hart started taking Willow for a ride on his motorcycle when she was 2. Source: IANS
FYI, Pierce Brosnan’s Pan Bahar ad has been banned from TV
Walsh also spoke about band member Liam Payne’s relationship with his former ‘X Factor’ judging partner Cheryl. “I think Liam and Cheryl are going to work,” he said. “He’s a nice guy and he’s in love with her. “He’ll make her happy. I think she was in a bad place over the last two years. And she brought her misery to the show.” When asked about Cheryl’s music career (something which he has been negative about in the past) Walsh said she just needs some good songs. “I think she could have a hit if she wants but she has to choose the right song,” he said. “Maybe Liam can write her some. He’s a good songwriter.”
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c t o r T o m Holland, Source: Contactmusic who plays SpiderMan in the Marvel Cinematic Universe films, says sometimes he find the costume of the superhero "uncomfortable". But he then reminds himself that he is the "luckiest kid alive" to play the fictional character on-screen. "The suit's not the greatest thing, but sometimes when it's uncomfortable, you just have to remind yourself of the long list of actors that would love to be in that suit and you just go, ‘do you know what, f**k it. I'm the luckiest kid alive'," Holland said at the New York Film Festival premiere of "The Lost City of Z" on Saturday, reports variety.com. "‘I deserve to be here
and I'm going to give it my best'," he added. Holland's commitment to playing the superhero in next summer's "SpiderMan: Homecoming" extends to the film's stunt work. "I did as many (of the stunts) as I could, but there are some things legally that I couldn't do," Holland said. "There were stunt doubles who were all very, very talented guys who really supported me throughout the process. Whenever there was a stunt that I didn't necessarily feel comfortable about, they would step in and show me how to do it, and coach me through the process," he added. Holland made his introduction as SpiderMan in "Captain America: Civil War" earlier this year. Source: IANS
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Shah Rukh Khan is our favourite, says British pop rock band ‘The Vamps’
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couple of weeks ago, Indians were shocked to see a salt-and-pepper Pierce Brosnan starring in a series of ads for the pan masala brand Pan Bahar. The sight of the former James Bond
actor endorsing pan masala inspired countless jokes, with some people highlighting the health risks associated with the product. Brosnan also appeared in a YouTube ad for the company, in which he ar-
rives in a flashy car and performs a series of Bondlike stunts to defeat his enemies, using a Pan Bahar can as his weapon. Now, however, it turns out that the video ad is banned from television.
Central Board of Film Certification chief, Pahlaj Nihalani, said that while he had not seen the ad himself, all ads promoting alcohol, pan masala and tobacco are banned from television. Source: huffingtonpost
ritain-based boy band 'The Vamps' first got a glimpse of Indian showbiz via a collaboration with VishalShekhar for 'Beliya'. And James McVey, on behalf of the band, says they instantly fell in love with the glitzy world of Bollywood, with superstar Shah Rukh Khan taking their heart away. Apart from McVey -- the lead guitarist and vocalist, The Vamps comprises Brad Simpson (lead vocals and guitar), Connor Ball (bass guitar and vocals) and Tristan Evans (drums and vocals). "We are big fans of Bollywood. We always see happiness and colour in the dances, the sets are very elaborate and SRK is our favourite," McVey told IANS in an email interview. The band came to India in August this year to promote their single 'Beliya', and also collaborated with
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Ajay Devgn for 'Shivaay'. Back then, during a visit to IANS, the band members had even spread their arms out a la Shah Rukh's signature act. Ask them about the memories they made during their recent India visit, Ball said they were amazed by the love poured on them
by their fans. "Before we visited India for first time, we had no clue about our fan following there. We were extremely overwhelmed seeing fans waiting for hours at the airport when we arrived. We loved the whole experience and can't wait to go back," Ball said. Source: IANS
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MDFA Trophy 2016 Dilong Youths sails into semis after defeating Socianian Morung Express News Mokokchung | October 17
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Dilong Youth Association (DYA) today triumphed over Socianian FC by two goals to one (2-1) in the second quarter final match of the ongoing MDFA Trophy 2016. Today’s match, though it went in favour of DYA, yet the Socianian FC gave a tough fight till the very end. But the tough defense line and a seasoned Dilong goalkeeper ensured that no serious attempts were made at the Dilong goal. The first half of the match was dominated by the Dilong Youth Association. Towards the start of the match, the DYA midfield breached the Socianian defense lines, and Imsuwapang (Jersey No 12) put in a fine cross towards the goalposts; DYA striker, Inshalu found the ball and kicked it into the net in the 3rd minute. Socianian FC quickly recovered and a free-kick was awarded in the next few minutes to Socianian; a powerful shot flew over dangerously, but deflected on to the goal post. The ball possession in
Players of Dilong youth Association (yellow jersey) in action against Socianian FC (red jersey) in the second quarter final of the ongoing MDFA Trophy 2016 at Imkongmeren Sports Complex, Mokokchung on Monday, 17 October 2016. (Photo Courtesy: Toshi Aier)
the first half was more or saw some interesting play. the free kick was saved by less the same; though it was A foul was committed by the Socianian goalkeeper. DYA that Then when all hope made some Tuesday, October 18, 2016 on-target atseemed to 3rd Quarter final match. Time 1:30 PM be lost for tempts. SoSocianians, cianian also Mongsenbai Youngsterz SC Vs Shitilong SA a corner lost a couple kick was of chances through corner kicks. a Socianian defender just awarded. There was a brief The second half also outside the D-Box, but confusion at the DYA goal,
until Socianian midfielder Lipoktoshi (jersey no 12) scored the goal at the 69th minute. The tempo was upped. It was not only an equalizer but a morale booster for the SFC team. In the 78th minute, another foul was committed by Socianian just outside the D-Box. DYA’s Bendangsunep (Jersey No 10) kicked the ball flawlessly into the goal over the Socianian defense wall and a helpless goalkeeper. With two goals to one, and with the time minutes quickly passing away, a penalty kick was awarded to DYA after its striker was pushed by a Socianian player. DYA Striker Inshalu took hit the post. As the full 90 minutes came to pass and with the added injury time, the match ended 2-1 with DYA sailing into the semis and ensuring a date with Sports Society Suyim on October 20, 2016 in the first semifinal match. The match partron for the second quarter final match was Dr Talisunep, Senior Medical Officer, IMDH, Mokokchung.
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17th NSF Martyrs Memorial Trophy Nagaland Police (Red) (Blue) enter quarter finals OCTOBER 18 MATCHES 1. Barak FC vs Teima-Khe Kidima @ 12:00 Noon 2. Forerunners’ FC 4th NAP vs P. Vizheto FC, Dimapur @ 2:00 PM Our Correspondent Kohima | October 17
Nagaland Police (Blue) edged out Senapati FC by a solitary goal, to become the first team to move into the semi final of the ongoing 17th NSF Martyrs memorial trophy. The all important goal was converted by Ninja Gongmei from a penalty awarded in the 42nd minute. Kedithunbo, Zhavilie Meyase and Ruokuozhazo of NP (Blue) and Zaipu of Senapati FC were penalised with Yellow cards. In the second match of the day and the 2nd Quarters, of one of the title contenders Nagaland Police (Red) continued their progress and moved on the Semi-finals after humbling the debutants Asupfu Christian Institute by 9 goals to nil. The first goal in favour of Nagaland Police (Red) came through the boots of LimaKumzuk (18) in the 25th min. Just after a minute Saku (12) then found the net and doubled the lead in the 26th minute.
A match between Nagaland Police (Blue) and Senapati FC on October 17. (Morung Photo)
Ratobe (10), the forward of Nagaland Police (Red) also contributed a goal in the 39th minute. Midfielder and the play maker of Nagaland Police (Red), Kekhrie(11) scoring 4 goals also became the 13th hattrick scorer of the Tournament. Kekhrie found the net in the 42nd, 45th, 67th and 69th minutes. The 8th and 9th goals were netted by LimaKumzuk(18) and Lipok(7) in the 79th and 82nd minutes. LimaKumzuk (18) was
cautioned with a yellow card for unsporting behaviour in the 21st minute. Nagaland Police (Red) will next take on the Nagaland Police (Blue) in the Semi-finals on 19th of October. Match patron of the 1st and 2nd quarter final matches will be were Achumbemo Kikon, former President, NSF; legal advisor NPF and Neinguvoto Krose, convener, Organising Committee respectively.
Sovima T20 GOLD CUP 29th inter school TT tourney concludes Wins for Wiskers CC, Blue Star Cricket Club, and BMS Darbar DIMAPUR, OCTOBER 17 (MExN): Day three of the Sovima T20 Gold Cup was held today with wins for Wiskers CC, Blue Star Cricket Club, and BMS Darbar. In the first match between Wiskers CC and Arcane CC, the former won the toss and elected to bat. Wiskesr CC scoreed 99 runs for 9 wickets in 20 overs. In response, Arcane Warriors scored 91 runs for 4 wickets in 20 overs. Liakath Ahmed
of Arcane Warriors was awarded the man of the match. The second match was played between Blue Star and Razzle United. The toss was won by Razzle united, who elected to bat. They scored 65 runs for 10 wickets in 17.5 overs. Blue Star Score chased the 66 runs target for 2 wickets in 7.4 overs. Sujay Tarafdar of Blue star was adjudged as the man of the match. In the third match be-
tween BMS Darbar and AP Sports, the former won the toss and elected to bat. BMS Darbar scored 222 runs for 4 wickets in 20 overs. In response AP Sports managed to score only 78 for 10 wickets in 13.1 overs. Matches for day four of the tournament on October 18 will see Sovima CC take on Blue Star CC at 11:30am; and the second match is between Kings Bird Tiger and Kings Bird Royal at 2:45pm.
DIMAPUR, OCTOBER 17 (MExN): The Leo Club of Dimapur organised the closing ceremony of 29th Inter school TT Tournament (for both boys and girls), where more than 100 students participated. In the boy’s doubles, Delhi Public School won both the first and second spots. Pranab Vidyapith school was the winner in the girl’s doubles while the runner up was ZMHSS, who also won the girls singles and doubles events. Winners of the 29th inter school TT tourney.
Mkg District Games for Disabled on Oct 20 Offroad Maestro Fourteenth Inter Colony 2016 from Oct 20 Tournament concludes at Phek
DIMAPUR, OCTOBER 17 (MExN): The Association of Offroaders Nagaland (AON) is set to kick off the 3rd edition of the Offroad Maestro 2016 at Shalom Resort, Gaili, about 25 kms from Dimapur. The event is scheduled to be held from October 20 to 22. A press release informed that competitors from Nagaland, Assam, Meghalaya and Arunachal Pradesh are set to compete for the top spot. Altogether 30 participants (max) will be put through stages set in the natural terrain in the foothills of Mt Pauna. Entry for public viewing will be open October 21 and 22. Spectators planning for a full day visit have been asked to book their meals at Shalom Restaurant (9862917189) beforehand. Registration for participants will be open till October 20. Scrutiny and documentation will be held at local ground Chumukedima, opposite CPO hall from 12 noon to 4:00pm. Thereafter the convoy will start For Shalom Resort at 4:30pm for the night halt. More details can be found by contacting 9862137097, 8414815489 and 9436001256.
PhEk, OCTOBER 17 (DIPR): The closing ceremony of the 14th edition of Intercolony games and sports was held at Phek on 15th October 2016 with the Deputy Commissioner Phek, Murohu Chotso as the guest of honor. Speaking on the occasion he said that games and sports is an essential part and parcel of our everyday life. He called upon the gathering to keep high moral values so that so we may be able to compete and excel in the field of sports. However, in order to keep pace with others, one needs to give their best efforts, avoid bad habits and
bring a change in our mindset basing on our theme "Branded for Change", he stated. Special performance was given by Momentum Crew and Avethilu, word of gratitude was delivered by Teweu Mero, Asst Games & Sports Secretary. During this six day long tournament, Zion Colony defeated Hebron-I Colony in the Football Final match by 2-0 and emerged as the Champion for four consecutive years. In men’s Volley Ball final match HebronII defeated Hebron-I and in women Volley ball, Hebron-I defeated Hebron-II
colony and was declared as the Champion in men and women volley ball. Jerico-I colony was awarded as the best disciplined team of the tournament. Individual winners are as under: Men best volley BallerBeduzo Rhakho of Hebron-I Women Best Volley Baller-Thujoshelu Rhakho of Hebron-II Golden Boot- Weche Kupa of Zion colony & Shikato of Hebron-I Colony Golden Glove- Huveku Nienu of Zion Colony Most promising playerShikato of Hebron-I Colony
MOkOkChUNg, OCTOBER 17 (MExN): Special Olympics Nagaland (SON), a nodal agent of Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports, GoI and Special Olympics Bharat to conduct games and sports competition for the Differently-abled persons of Nagaland State, will be hosting Mokokchung District Games for Disabled on October 20 at Mokokchung Village Compound Ground. The competition will be held in the disciplines of Athletics (Races, throw & Jumps), Bocce, Soft Ball throw, Badminton & Football. Registration and Division will take place from 8:00 AM to 9:00 AM; with
Games Competition from 9:00 AM to 12:30 PM; followed by lunch: 12.30 PM – 1:30 PM and closing & certification at 2:00 PM. SON in a press release has requested all concerns to bring the Special Persons (age no bar) to participate. The Participants with teachers/parents/ escorts are to reach the venue latest by 8:00 AM with Xerox Disability Certificate and one Passport Photo. All are requested to carry drinking water. Travelling cost/expenses for participants from villages/far off places will reimburse by Social Welfare Department, Government of Nagaland. Special Olympics Na-
galand (SON) is a charity organization committed for the development of Persons with Disabilities (PwDs) through the medium of Sports & Games competitions. Started in the year 2009, SON has covered all 11 (Eleven) Districts of Nagaland, has participated in several sports programme all over the country and has marked in four national games for Disabled and two international competitions. Special Olympics Nagaland is authorized and accredited by Special Olympics Bharat, New Delhi for the Benefit of Persons with Disabilities. www.specialolympics.org
ISL: Pune, Kerala play out 1-1 draw
PUNE, OCTOBER 17 (AgENCIES): FC Pune City and Kerala Blasters FC today played out a played out a one all draw in the ongoing Hero Indian Super League in Pune on October 17. The visitors scored through Cedric Hengbart in the 3rd minute. Josu Currais sent a corner into the box from the left which was headed out of the danger zone. However it fell kindly to Azrack Mahamat who was unmarked in the 25-yard area. He fired a left footed volley towards the goal which was blocked by a defender. However, Cedric Hengbart was at the right place at the right time to blast the ball home from close range to give his team the lead. This was the fastest goal of the season so far. Mohamed Sissoko, the
marquee signing for FC Pune City made it 1-1 in the 67th minute. The ex-Liverpool and Juventus man got his first goal of the season. A deflection fell kindly to the midfielder and he volleyed the ball towards goal. Aaron
Hughes looked to make a block but only deflected it further towards the bottom corner. In the 72nd minute, Farukh Chaudhary almost found the back of the net from point blank range but
Apoula Edima Edel Bete made a brilliant save to deny the forward. Four minutes were added on after regulation time, but neither side managed to find the winning goal, with the match ending one all.
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