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DIMAPUR, OCTOBER 19 (MExN): MP to the Lok Sabha from Nagaland state, Neiphiu Rio today advised against “misconceptions” with regard to the Rani Gaidinliu issue and urged that“wedonotunnecessarily drag in the name of each other for mere political gains.” In a press statement, the MP lamented that his name has been “dragged” into the issue and stated that the “real truth needs to unfold in the greater interest of our society.” India, he asserted, is a secular country and “we are all duty bound to protect the secular principles of the country.” “As Chief Minister of the State, though I am a Christian and a believer of Jesus Christ, it was my bounded duty to uphold the Constitution of India and to reach out to all sections of society,” Rio said. Stating that he has attended various programmes and visited several institutions of various religions and faith including Hinduism, Jainism, Christianity, Islam, indigenous beliefs etc as CM and MP, Rio however asserted that “this does not mean I have compromised my faith.” Rio recalled that in 2009 at the request of the then Planning Minister, TR Ze-

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liang, and other public leaders of Peren district, he attended the Silver Jubilee celebrations of Zeliangrong Heraka School Tening on October 12, 2009. He said that the event was “purely a school function and had nothing to do with religion and likewise assistance to the educational institution was also considered.” During this function, he informed that a memorandum requesting for construction of a Gaidinliu Memorial Museum and library was submitted to him. “My response was that the State government has no funds and resources but the project needs to be taken up with the Centre. Therefore it was conceptualized by the Art & Culture department and processed and pursued by the Planning Department with the Central Ministry and Government of India,” the former Nagaland Chief Minister said. Rio further clarified that he was not aware that Gaidinliu had fought against the NNC, till he read media reports, dated November 4, 2013 of letters submitted to the Prime Minister and the Manipur Chief Minister demanding renaming of Dimapur Airport to Rani Ma Gaidinliu. However, Rio said that he was aware of Gaidinliu having fought the British and being imprisoned. Rio noted that the National Committee for Birth Centenary Celebration for Rani Ma Gaidinliu includes Nagaland CM, TR Zeliang as

Lotha Hoho urged to withdraw PIL NPNG board holds consultative meeting with ENPO, Naga Hoho, NMA and NSF Our Correspondent Kohima | October 19

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In the backdrop of a High Court order terming the Nagaland Petroleum and Nat3:00 am. Aww hon, come back to bed. It’s too early to ural Gas (NPNG) Rules and Regulations, 2012 as “legally go shopping. questionable,” a consultative meeting of the Nagaland Petroleum & Natural Gas Board with mass-based civil societies of Nagaland was held here today. The apex organizations of Tribe Hohos assembled Morung Express News at the Capital Convention Dimapur | October 19 Centre, to consider the consequences of the PubA 21 year-old Naga lic Interest Litigation (PIL) youth studying in Delhi No. 4(K) of 2015 filed by the was found dead on Oc- Lotha Hoho in the Gauhati tober 18. According to High Court in regard to Pereports, the deceased troleum and Natural Gas (name withheld) was operations in Nagaland. found hanging from The meeting noted with the ceiling at his rented deep concern the adverse room in Patel Nagar, impact of the PIL on the New Delhi. The death operation of Article 371A was discovered in the (1) (a) of the Constitution afternoon. A Hotel of India and its deleterious Management student effect on the said article at PUSA Haryana, the undermining the interdeceased was doing ests of all Nagas. It further his internship at Delhi. viewed with all seriousness Sources quoting pre- that a section of the Nagas liminary police report themselves has chosen to said that the death re- mount an assault on the portedly occurred hard earned Constitutional around 10:00 am. A guarantees of the Nagas. case of suicide was regHaving discussed at istered at Ranjit Nagar length the issues, the meetPolice Station, while the ing upheld and reiterated body was sent for post- the resolution passed at mortem. The body will the Consultative Meeting be brought to Nagaland of Nagaland Government after completion of for- with the State Level Politimalities. cal Parties, all MLAs, MPs,

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patron and “many other luminaries and distinguished personalities.” In its letter to the PM, the committee demanded establishment of Rani Gaidinliu Museum at Kohima, installation of her portrait in Parliament and statues in Delhi and other cities of the country, renaming of Shillong Jail after her and conferring the highest civilian award the Bharat Ratna on her posthumously apart from renaming of Dimapur Airport after Gaidinliu, he recalled. Regarding the NBCC’s stand on this issue, and its caution to Naga politicians who had gone to Delhi to participate in the centenary celebrations of Rani Gaidinliu, the Nagaland MP informed that though the Culture Ministry had nominated him to be in the centenary celebration of Gaidinliu committee, which included the Nagaland CM and the Nagaland Governor, he was not invited to the celebration function, but came to know of the “statements of various leaders through the media.” While acknowledging the appreciation extended to him by the Zeliangrong Baudi (Assam, Manipur Nagaland) on October 11, 2015, Rio however stated that “my role was very negligible, apart from the fact that the proposal was moved and the project initiated during my time as Chief Minister. In fact, they should give due credit to those who have run from pillar to post for the project.” Full text on page 10

Tribe Hohos and Civil Societies of Nagaland on the issue of the right to regulate the mining of petroleum and natural gas in Nagaland as guaranteed under Article 371-A of the Constitution of India at the Capital Convention Centre on July, 12 2013. The meeting expressed deep concern at the move of the Lotha Hoho, and appealed for immediate steps towards withdrawing the PIL in the greater interest of the Nagas. The meeting further resolved to recommend to the state government to take steps for holding consultations with the Lotha Hoho to bring about an amicable settlement of the matter within the earliest possible time, and wherever necessary, effect changes in the state legal framework on the NPNG to address the concerns of all stakeholders. The resolution arrived at the meeting was signed by Temjen Toy, Chairman of the Nagaland Petroleum & Natural Gas Board; P. Chuba Ozukum, President of the Naga Hoho; Khoiwang Konyak, President of the ENPO; Subenthung Kithan, President of the NSF and Lochumbeni Humtsoe, Secretary NMA. It may be noted that the Kohima Bench of the Guahati High Court had in an order dated October 8, 2015 directed that exploration and drilling permits issued by the Nagaland government be stayed. It further termed the Nagaland Petroleum and Natural Gas Rules and Regulations, 2012 as “legally questionable.”

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‘road accidents kill 1.25 million people each year’

GENEvA, OCTOBER 19 (IANS): Some 1.25 million people are killed each year in road accidents, according to a new report released by the World Health Organisation (WHO) on Monday. The report, titled Global status report on road safety 2015, noted the number of road accident deaths is stabilising even though the number of motor vehicles worldwide has increased rapidly, Xinhua news agency reported. In the last three years, 79 economies have seen a decrease in the absolute number of fatalities while 68 economies have seen an increase, the report said. “Road traffic fatalities take an unacceptable toll,

particularly on poor people in poor countries,” said WHO Director-General Margaret Chan. “We’re moving in the right direction,” Chan said, adding that “The report shows that road safety strategies are saving lives. But it also tells us that the pace of change is too slow”. A big gap still separated high-income economies from low- and middle-income ones where 90 percent of road accident deaths occur in spite of having just 54 percent of the world’s vehicles. Europe, in particular the region’s wealthier countries, has the lowest death rates per capital. Specifically, motorcyclists are particularly vulnerable, making up 23

ACAUT demands investigation into delay of scholarship release

DIMAPUR, OCTOBER 19 (MExN): The Against Corruption and Unabated Taxation (ACAUT) Nagaland today said that the issue of scholarship release to the student community by the State Higher Education department is being allowed to stretch longer than it should have been. While there have been reports of partial release of scholarships within the State, ACAUT through a press note said that “it seems the same has not been released so far for the students studying outside the State.” “ The ACAUT cannot believe that the same authorities who do not waste time deducting percentages of the scholarship fund meant for tens of thousands of students should now cite ‘fund shortage’ for this delay,” it said. It however said that fund shortage is a “ruse since the Ministry of Tribal Affairs (MoTA) will not release funds meant for the

students in part.” The only plausible explanations, it claimed, “would be that the funds have been adjusted somewhere else, not necessarily for the students’ welfare.” It further alleged that “sometimes funds are kept in the banks for certain periods allowing interests to accumulate for the ‘welfare of the officials’.” When students in Manipur and elsewhere have received their scholarship by the middle of the year- disbursed by the same MoTA, it expressed concern that Nagaland students “should be kept in the cold till October defies logic unless some hush-hush affair is in the offing.” Terming the current situation as “condemnable and morally repugnant,” it questioned whether “governance sunk so low that students should suffer because of our greed?” It called for a thorough investigation into the matter.

percent of all road accident deaths. In many regions, this problem is increasing. In Southeast Asia and Western Pacific regions, a third of all deaths are among motorcyclists. In addition, pedestrians and cyclists are also among the groups with the least protection, making up 22 percent and four percent of global road accident deaths, respectively. The report also found that some vehicles sold in 80 percent of all countries worldwide fail to meet basic safety standards, particularly in low- and middleincome countries where nearly 50 percent of the 67 million new passenger cars were produced in 2014.

DIMAPUR, OCTOBER 19 (MExN): Nagaland state Chief Minister, TR Zeliang today called upon the people of the North East staying or studying in the National Capital Region to “consider the entire Northeast as a single entity and should be united throughout so that the mainland can consider the region as not only a separate entity within the country but also a force to be reckoned with.” The CM said this while interacting with the North East Students’ Society, Delhi University, at Nagaland house. “Why should we segregate ourselves on the lines of States when the mainland considers the individual States as insignificant?” he asked. Nagaland, with a population of barely 20 lakh does not size up to a single Block in populous States like UP or Bihar. Likewise, barring Assam, all the other seven Northeastern States have very limited population, he added. Moreover, Zeliang stated that “we have very similar racial, cultural and traditional practices. Even our culinary tastes are similar.” Recalling his younger days, he said, “I myself, hail from the village and I know how it feels to be a student in the city hailing from the village. I understand the difficulties many of you must have gone through, or are going through. But you

must remember that this is the time in your life when you have to work hard so that you can be somebody later in life.” “You must not consider yourself as a Naga, a Mizo, a Tripuri, or a Manipuri. You must consider yourself as a Northeasterner and a proud citizen of our great nation India. We may have our own differences back home, but these are petty matters and we must not let those differences hamper our peaceful co-existence here in the masses of humanity,” he exhorted. He further encouraged the students to excel in their different fields of studies, while cautioning that there is no room for mediocrity in this world. The students meanwhile informed the CM there are more than twenty-five thousand students from the Northeast alone studying in various colleges under Delhi University, and that every year, several thousand from the region throng to the University to seek admissions, while several thousands more come to the Capital region in search of employment. The student leaders also informed that a Northeast Cell has been set up in all the colleges under DU to look after the welfare of students from the region and to find admission in various colleges and disciplines in the University.

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nPcc issue show-cause notice to 12 members Our Correspondent Kohima | October 19

The Nagaland Pradesh Congress Committee (NPCC) today issued show cause notice against 12 of its senior members. The notice issued by NPCC Disciplinary Action Committee (DAC) is against six NPCC members, four AICCmembersfromthestate, one NPCC Seva Dal leader andformerINCcandidate. The NPCC members are Supongmeren Jamir, Vaprumo Demo, Konngam, Sulanthung, Nillo Rengma and H. Chuba Chang. AICC members from the state are K V Pusa, Ashu Keyho, Joshua Sumi and Tarie Zeliang, former INC candidate Prasielie Pienyu and Seva Dal leader G K Rengma. The NPCC DAC is-

sued the show cause notice against them for allegedly submitting representation to AICC against the appointment of K Therie as the NPCC president in May this year, thereby deliberately disregarding the rules and disobeying the order passed by competent authority. They have also been accused of disrupting the meeting programme on September 24 last by bringing in supporters with placards and banners and not allowing AICC general secretary in-charge of North East, V Narayanasamy to release the NPCC Road Map for Nagaland. They have also been charged of forcing their respective Assembly Constituency presidents to sign non-cooperation document against NPCC and

also accusing AICC officials for filing disqualification petition from the State Assembly against seven Congress MLAs for joining DAN government. The DAC further charged that the twelve of them have deliberately acted or carried out propaganda against the programmes and decisions of the Congress party while also trying to lower the prestige of the Congress. The NPCC DAC has asked the twelve of them to submit their replies to the show cause notice within 14 days, i.e. by November 2. The NPCC DAC further informed that after the twelve of them submit their response, it would recommend their case to NPCC Executive Committee for final decision.

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India feels Myanmar army will go after NSCN (K) Hq

NEW DELHI, OCTOBER 19 (TNN): With NSCN (Khaplang) staying out of the national ceasefire agreement (NCA) signed on Friday between Myanmar and eight ethnic armed groups (EAGs), India feels it is a matter of time before Myanmar Army targets the outfit’s headquarters in Taga in Myanmar Naga Hills (MNH). According to sources in the Indian intelligence establishment, the immunity that NSCN (K) had enjoyed in Myanmar by virtue of its ceasefire arrangement with Yangon has ended as NCA, signed in Nay Pyi Taw, supersedes all previous ceasefire agreements. In fact, following NSCN (K)’s refusal to be part of the pact that requires all signatories to amalgamate their independent armed militias into regular army, Myanmar troops

have launched punitive operations against the outfit’s facilities in upper MNH. Two major bases at Ponyu and Langhting have been burnt down and a few weapons seized, driving out cadres to the forests and mountain hideouts. “The next target could be another major establishment at Yanching and NSCN (K) headquarters in Taga,” a senior intelligence official told TOI. The official said NCA, for which India pushed hard from behind the scenes, was a win-win situation as it showcased India as a key player in establishing regional peace and helping its neighbours deal with ethnic conflicts. “That national security advisor Ajit Doval and Naga interlocutor R N Ravi travelled to Myanmar to witness the NCA signing ceremony indicates the importance India at-

taches to its neighbourhood and the peace process in Myanmar,” said an officer. “Also, NSCN (K)’s not signing NCA has created a legal framework for us to get Yangon to hit its bases in Myanmar. The modalities on whether this crackdown will be a joint one by Indian and Myanmar forces or involve just the Myanmar Army, only time will tell,” he added. By launching fresh raids on NSCN (K)’s key bases in MNH, Myanmar will be helping India tackle the outfit. According to intelligence sources, NSCN (K) is not the only one troubled by fresh operations launched by Myanmar Army in the wake of its refusal to sign the NCA. Other Indian insurgent groups camping in MNH region, like Ulfa and NDFB (S), are also in a state of panic and have

abandoned many camps and hideouts. “Myanmar remains the last foreign sanctuary for Indian insurgent groups (IIGs) from the north-east. India will actively engage the Myanmar government to ensure that IIGs do not continue to find safe shelter and base to carry out anti-India activities,” said an officer. At least three groups active along the Indo-Myanmar border - Kachin Independence Organisation (KIO), Chin National Front (CNF) and NSCN (K) - were part of the peace negotiations ahead of signing of NCA. While CNF signed up, KIO and NSCN (K) walked out. CNF’s being part of NCA is expected to bring about a gradual repatriation of Chin refugees based in Mizoram and Manipur.

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Creating awareness on Banking Ombudsman Scheme Morung Express News Dimapur | October 19

Banking Ombudsman RBI, Guwahati, in association with Axis Bank organized a meeting on Banking Ombudsman Scheme Monday here at Tetso College, to create awareness on the various types of grievances that bank customers can seek to redress through the scheme. Banking Ombudsman, RBI Guwahati, Anand Prakash, who is in-charge of the seven North Eastern states, said the main objective of the Banking Ombudsman Scheme, 2006, is to ensure fast, judicious, inexpensive and transparent redressal of grievances of bank customers. Prakash said all scheduled commercial banks, regional rural banks and schedule primary coopParliamentary Secretary, S. Chuba Longkumer with the inventor Neizo Chalie, an employee erative banks are covered of Veterinary Hospital, Dimapur during the launching of the small animal restrainer on October 19. (DIPR Photo)

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Dimapur, OctOber 19 (Dipr): Parliamentary Secretary Veterinary and Animal Husbandry, S. Chuba Longkumer officially launched the small animal restrainer on October 19, invented by Neizo Chalie, an employee of Veterinary Hospital, Dimapur. The inventor of “small animal restrainer” Neizo Chalie, in his introductory speech expressed heartfelt gratitude to the department of Veterinary and AH for acknowledging his invention and for officially launching it. He narrated that for many years various veterinary operations were being performed on a plain table, which required a number of people besides causing hardship and pain to the animals. “Performing operation in a plain table is very difficult to pull out the whole uterus and the animal also suffers, and seeing the suffering of the animals specially piglets, I kept on thinking day and night for an alternate method and finally I invented the surgical equipment,” Neizo recalled and thanked the Almighty for giving him wisdom. Addressing the occasion, Longkumer congratulated SVFA, Neizo Chalie the inventor for his innovative invention and thanked the Director of Vety & AH and his team of officers, stating that this is the first time in the history of the department to come up and acknowledge to popularizing an innovative invention for the improvement in service delivery system to

the general population. “Today’s launching is a stepping stone for the department and I believe that many more innovations will follow as the restrainer is meant for small animals specially for pigs for surgical intervention like castration, hernia etc,” he maintained. He observed that Nagas in general are 100% meat eaters and felt that little improvement in the field of Veterinary services will reap multiple dividends by way of massive increase in the production level. He was confident that the restrainer is good enough to be used in all the hospitals, dispensaries, farms and institutes across the state. “I hope that the restrainer will become very popular not just in the state but the entire north eastern region of the country,” the Parliamentary Secretary said. Director Veterinary and AH Nagaland, Dr. Thungchamo Ezung expressed that it was a red letter day not only for the inventor but for the Veterinary department as a whole. Reminding the popular saying, Necessity is the mother of invention”, Dr. Ezung viewed the first idea developed as very high and lauded Neizo for his loyalty and sincerity because of which such innovative invention could be made by him. He further emphasized on the importance of giving copyright to the inventor and to patent it to avoid duplication. The Director also advised the CVO Dimapur to send a proposal for Governor award in regard to the inventor Neizo Chalie. CVO, Dimapur, Dr. Temsumeren chaired the programme while Dy. Director, DMC, Dimapur, Dr. Inato Jimomi invoked God’s blessings, Veterinary surgeon Dimapur, Dr. Asangla Jamir proposed the vote of thanks.

under the scheme and the banking ombudsman can receive and consider any complaint relating to banking services including internet banking. Prakash stressed on the need to create awareness on the scheme among the NE states as according to available statistics, the number of complaints received from bank customers of NE states is very low

compared to other states. The RBI official disclosed that during 2014-15, the banking ombudsman received only 1054 complaints from the seven NE states. Assam had the highest number of complaints and the Nagaland with only 16 complaints came at the bottom, Prakash said. Earlier, deputy commissioner, Dimapur, Kesonyu Yhome, who also

‘Creating autonomous spaces for women is vital’

Workshop on leadership and women in decision-making concludes

Guwahati, OctO ber 19 (mexN): The Indigenous Women’s Forum of North East India (IWFNEI) in Collaboration with the Henry Martyn Institute (HMI) Hyderabad held a two-day workshop on “leadership and women in decision making” at the Social Forum in Guwahati on October 17 and 18. Participants from Assam, Arunachal Pradesh, Nagaland, Manipur, and Tripura attended representing the Naga Women’s Union Manipur, Kuki Mothers Associations, Zemi Mothers Association, Karbi Women Organization, Naga Indigenous Women Association, and the Eastern Nagaland Mothers Association were present. The resource persons

for the two-day workshop, Grace Shatsang and Dr. Dolly Kikon shared their experiences as practitioners and educators and stressed the importance of creating autonomous spaces for women to share their intellectual and political visions. “It is important to strategize to bring a change in society,” Grace Shatsang underlined that women have to learn how to strategize and negotiate for power. She reflected on her experiences with the Naga Women’s Union Manipur and their successful campaigns on violence against women and indigenous women’s experience with customary law. Dr. Kikon described that the practice of indigenous tribal societies in Northeast India, which prohibits women to become members in the traditional councils, is not unique to the region. This trend is common in many parts of the world. This practice shows that we have to examine how

terms like “traditional” and “culture” continues to operate as a legitimate force to maintain the status quo of power, social hierarchy, and patriarchy. IWFNEI in a press release stated that one of the important features of the workshop was the story telling sessions. An inter-generational group of women participants shared their personal experiences as activists, educators, students, and practitioners in their respective communities. Emphasizing the importance of establishing a strong culture of solidarity among the indigenous communities of Northeast India, the IWFNEI secretary general Khesheli Chishi encouraged women to play an active role in their respective communities and take leadership roles. The IWFNEI secretary general Chishi stated that objective of the workshop is to mentor young indigenous women to become future decision makers and leaders.

attended meet, in his address said financial inclusion of every Indian citizen has been one of the biggest challenges the country has been facing since the last six decades. The DC said with a large number of the population, especially in rural areas, yet to have access to banking facility, the district administration also faces innumerable hurdles in imple-

mentation of central or state government schemes and programmes. Yhome said while opening a bank account is the first step to “financial identity”, schemes such as banking ombudsman scheme 2006, should be taken on a mission mode to create awareness on the banking services and facilities and rights of bank customers. He also said banks and government agencies should come together and work out strategies to ensure that every citizen has access to banking services and facilities. RBO head, North East Circle, Axis Bank, Munindra Nath Bharali, delivered the welcome address. Secretary, Banking Ombudsman (NE), Anil Kumar, accompanied Banking Ombudsman Anand Prakash.

Nagaland Electoral Roll figure abnormal: CEO KOhima, OctOber 19 (Dipr): With an aim for clean Electoral Roll as directed by the Election Commission of India a meeting was organized by the CEO with the state level organization and tribal hohos on October 19 for promotion of Special Summary Revision of Electoral Roll 2016 at Hotel Japfu. While delivering keynote address, Chief Electoral Officer, Sanjay Kumar, IAS said that in Nagaland there were many bogus and multiple entries of names in electoral roll, which needs to be corrected. He further pointed out that in 2011 electoral roll there was 13,38,000 lakhs, but in 2015 Electoral Roll it came down to 11,74,000 lakhs registered voters which showed the abnormal figure in the electoral roll. Miss Nagaland & State Icon Veineinem Singson delivered short speech. CD prepared by the Election department was also distributed to all the participants, which contents slogan on awareness campaign along with photo of state icon. The Joint Chief Election

Officer, N. Moa Aier in his introductory speech said that, India is a Democratic Republic Country, where election is the pre-requisite essential item. Art.324 of the Indian constitution empowered formation of the Election Commission of India (ECI). He also said that for the preparation of electoral rolls and conduct of all elections to parliament and state Assemblies, the Election Department is organizing such meetings for the promotion of special summary Revision of Electoral roll 2016. He said for Registration, documents such as Residential proof certificate, Age proof certificate, HSLC Admit Card and 2 copies of recent colour photograph are required to submit to BLO Administrators from 1st to 31st October 2015. In case of failure, he said another time will be given to submit at any time from January 12, 2016 onwards. Delimitation of Constitution is done once in every ten years based on census figures and as such the next Delimitation will be done only after 2027, Joint CEO said

‘Golden Age-Stay Healthy-Be aware’

ZSU resolve to protect Kapamodzü forest

KOhima, OctOber 19 (mexN): The Zhavame Students’ Union held a consultative meeting with the seniors, Ex-presidents of ZSU, members and leaders of various organization of the Village on October 17 at Conclave Hall LCS building Kohima. Citizenship and environmental preservation at Kapamodzü was an important agenda discussed. Kapamodzü forest being the most accountable source to the village with its rich natural resources, the house notify that anyone who damage the environment through any means shall be impose stern action. Any developmental activities taken by an individual or group in an around Kapamodzü without prior permission from the village authority, the village council shall commence stern actions against any group or individual. Therefore, it is for the general information that deliberation brought may be noted. The members taking serious concern over forgery of documents by some non-indigenous for personal gains, has warned with stern action against any such individual and also locals patronizing such people in obtaining fraud documents without the knowledge of Village Council, Women Society, Youth Organization and Students' Union as per the customary law. This was stated in a press release issued by ZSU President Jonah Domeh and General Secretary Sanyi Domeh.

(From left) RBO head, NE Circle, Axis Bank, Munindra Nath Bharali; DC Dimapur, Kesonyu Yhome; Banking Ombudsman (NE), Anand Prakash and secretary, Anil Kumar, at the meeting on banking ombudsman scheme held at Tetso College, Monday. (Morung Photo)

Adolescent Club Peren perform play on Adolescent Reproductive Sexual Health

pereN, OctOber 19 (mexN): The District Health Society, Chief Medical Office Peren with the Adolescent Club whose members are from the Peren Town Baptist Church Sunday School Department along with the District IEC Team National Health Mission conducted a play on the theme “Golden Bharat Sivashram Sangha Dimapur Branch on Monday distributed clothes to the poor Age- Stay Healthy- Be aware” and needy at its Auditorium. BSS Dimapur Branch incharge, Swami Chinmayananda on Adolescent Reproductive Sexual Health (ARSH). It was Maharaj led the distribution to hundreds of poor people in Dimapur. (Morung Photo)

staged on October 19 at All Saints Higher School Peren town. With the objective to provide accurate information and educate in the simplest form, thus the channel “Street Play” has been initiated. “It aims in educating and creating awareness on this issue, what and who is Adolescent? : The Importance of being Abstinence, physical growth and development, and the sexual and reproductive health, HIV/AIDS, its causes and risk factors and its consequences,” informed a press release issued by Pezanguno Celine Secii, District Media Officer, Peren. The play was conducted during the assembly hour early

in the morning. The IEC team also gave short Health Talks. Information was given about the facilities provided: Adolescent Health Clinics in the District Hospital Peren and Community Health Centre Jalukie. IEC materials such as leaflets, pamphlets and booklets in English on Some facts about Iodine Deficiency Disorders, Importance of Zinc, and HIV & AIDS were distributed. The press note also added that, “Our State has kept this in mind and planned the Adolescent Health Programme as an overarching Umbrella programme, which covers all the health interventions for children and youth of our State.” Through Adolescent

Friendly Health Clinics (AFHCs), counselling and curative services are provided on fixed days and fixed time with due referral linkages. Commodities such as Iron & Folic Acid tablets and non-clinical contraceptives are also made available in the clinics for the adolescents. Counselling services for adolescent on important health areas : on nutrition, menstrual disorders, personal hygiene, menstrual hygiene, use of sanitary napkins, use of contraceptives, sexual concerns, depression, sexual abuse, gender violence, substance misuse and promoting healthy behaviour to prevent non communicable diseases.

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Training on strengthening Special Observer to monitor NIOS examinations decentralizing governance held

wOKha, OctOber 19 (Dipr): Rajiv Gandhi National Institute of Youth Development, Ministry of Skill Development, Entrepreneurship, Youth Affairs & Sports, Government of India in collaboration with Integrated Youth Resources Express, Wokha & Office of the Deputy Commissioner, Wokha organised a two day training programme for strengthening decentralizing governance of village council & VDBs at DC conference hall on October 19. The inaugural function was graced by DC, Wokha, A Robin Lotha as the chief guest. Addressing the function, the chief guest said, that this type of programme has been organized with a view to strengthen the role and responsibilities of the village functionaries. Emphasizing on the role and responsibilities of the village functionaries, he said to bring about changes and prosperity the leaders should ensure that guidelines framed by the Government should be strictly adhered to, whether it be in the council or VBD setup, so that peace and tranquility prevails. Proper planning should be worked out in the process of implementing

government schemes and policies, so that community as a whole will be benefited and urged them to serve the people with honesty and dedication. In the second session, Advocate, Central Govt. Standing Council, Nagaland apprised the gathering on the 73rd Constitutional Act & Nagaland Village Council Act. Vice-Principal, Bailey Baptist College, Wokha, P. Penthungo Ngullie dwelled on Village council & other participatory structures at the village level and how to enhance youth participation, while ADC (SSA), Wokha P.Zubenthung Humtsoe spoke on Analysis of planning & implementation of projects in the village. On the second day, the following topics such as resource mapping & participatory planning for the village, major programme for rural developmentan overview, innovative projects for youth development and youth participation in local governance will be discussed with SDO (C) Wokha, Mhomo Tungoe, DPO, DRDA, Wokha Nchumthung Ngullie, EAC, Athrong and Director, IYRE, Wokha K.Phyobemo as the resource persons.

Dimapur, OctOber 16 (mexN): The National Institute of Open Schooling (NIOS), an autonomous institution under Ministry of Human Resource Development, Government of India has become a sought after platform to complete Secondary and Senior Secondary examinations for a large number of learners. To extend the access of this opportunity among the NIOS learners of North East Region of India, NIOS have been developing many means and ways to reach out the learners of the region and creat-

ing a space for school dropouts and other learners to complete their school leaving examination in a learner friendly manner. Consequently, there is an upsurge in the enrollments of NIOS learners in North East Region of India. A press note informed that Prof. Chandra Bhushan Sharma, Chairman, NIOS have taken special initiative to ward off any kind of malpractices during the ongoing examination across the NER. In order to facilitate and conduct this year NIOS examinations in smooth manner

a group of Special Observers have been deputed across the NER from NIOS Head Quarter Office, NOIDA/New Delhi. In the state of Nagaland, there are large number students appearing in October-November 2015 cycle in various examination centre including Mon district, which is also being monitored by an Special Observer, who have travelled all the way from NIOS, Head Quarter Office, NOIDA/New Delhi to conduct the examination and to deal with any kind of unforeseen incidents firmly.

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quantities Dialogue can resolve thorny IB official abducted in Meghalaya still untraced Huge of Narcotics issue of militancy: Mnp hM seized in Mizoram Our correspondent Imphal | October 19

Manipur Home Minister Gaikhangam on Monday stated that the thorny issue of militancy in the state can be unraveled through political dialogues and that the state police are carrying out the task of creating the atmosphere conducive to peace talks with all the underground groups. Participating in the 124th Raising Day Parade of Manipur Police at the 1st Manipur Rifles Parade Ground here, Gaikhangam also said the state police are working to ensure wellbeing of the people and prevention of crimes and maintenance of law and order. Before Manipur Police was formally established, a small force called state military police was raised on October 19, 1892 under the command of then Manipur

Political Agent Crawford. The total strength of the force was only 463 personnel. It later became the 1st Manipur Rifles. Now, the Manipur Police has a sanctioned strength of 33,700 personnel. DGP of Manipur Police Shahid Ahmed was also among the dignitaries present in the function. Ahmed said efforts are on to make the Counter-Insurgency and Terrorism School (CIATS) at Imphal East’s Jiribam subdivision fully functional soon. The DGP said Manipur Police is considered one of the best police forces in the country. He said criminal records of a single police station can be accessible to all police stations across the country by using the Crime and Criminal Tracking Network System (CCTNS). Ahmed said GPS Vehicle Tracking Devices will be installed in 150 police vehi-

cles in the state and that the Home Department has put in place an elaborate action plan to ensure a sense of security to the general public by manning 105 police duty points and deploying 2,500 police personnel in Imphal Municipal area. Nearly 100 CCTV cameras have also been installed in the busy Imphal Khwairamband bazaar, the DGP informed. During the event Home Minister Gaikhangam who inspected the parade gave away commendation certificates to 33 police officers in recognition of their outstanding contributions in different fields. Cabinet ministers, Rajya Sabha MP Haji Abdul Salam of Manipur, Parliamentary Secretaries, MLAs, Chief Secretary and several top police officers were also present during the function.

ShillOnG, OctOber 19 (ianS): There is no trace of an Intelligence Bureau officer and a cloth merchant kidnapped nearly 4 weeks back by suspected Garo militants in Meghalaya's South GaroHillsdistrict,borderingBangladesh. On September 24, militants of the A'chik Songna An'pachakgipa Kotok (ASAK) outfit kidnapped IB officer Bikash Singh and merchant Kamal Saha at gunpoint from an area between Ampangre and Panda reserve forest. "We have no clue at all about their whereabouts. We are continuing with the search and rescue operation to trace them," Meghalaya police chief Rajiv Mehta told IANS. He also said the kidnappers have not made any contact with the famil of the two victims for ransom adding that

commission is expected to be formed by January next year." Tripura Chief Minister Manik Sarkar, while participating in a discussion here recently, said his government was keen on the commission but paucity of suitable retired judges had become a stumbling block. "In 2007, the state government constituted the Police Accountability Commission, with provisions to protect the human rights of the state's people. Cases of human rights violations are extremely low in Tripura," said Sarkar, who holds the home portfolio. The Tripura Police Ac-

countability Commission has been constituted under the Tripura Police Act, 2007, with the powers of a civil court to summon and enforce attendance of witnesses under the civil procedure code, 1908. The Supreme Court recently said it was the statutory duty of the state governments to set up human rights commissions. A division bench of the Supreme Court comprising Justice T.S. Thakur and Justice R. Banumathi in their judgment recently said it was a matter of regret that despite the National Human Rights Commission strongly and

M'laya: Mystery over Death of Cop Guarding EVMs ShillOnG, OctOber 19 (aGencieS): Mystery surrounds the death of police personnel Joseph Lalthlanmua from MLP 2nd Battalion who was found dead while guarding the strong room of the EVMs kept at Ampati, Meghalaya hours before counting of votes of the GHADC polls. While the counting was to start at 8 am on October 15, the constable was found dead with bullet wounds at 3.20 am. Police claimed that Joseph reportedly committed suicide by shooting himself with his service weapon, which however, remains a mystery as he was not the only person guarding the strong room.

Another version said that Joseph had committed suicide inside the Battalion Barrack at DC Office Complex, Ampati. The incident has raised more questions than answers and the police are yet to come out with any official statement. After the mysterious death of P.J. Marbaniang, who was found dead with bullet injuries a day after he detained 32 trucks in Ri Bhoi, the case has further raised curiosity. Sources pointed out that the CCTV footage outside the strong room where the battalion constable was keeping a close watch will provide clues to his death. Tura DSP M. Kundu has been entrusted with the task of probing the matter.

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Six held with fake notes

Guwahati, OctOber 19 (ianS): Assam Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi on Monday said the financial condition of the state was stable and not grim as made out by the BJP. The state government has been regularly paying salary to its employees on time besides Dearness Allowance (DA) at par with the

aizawl, OctOber 19 (Pti): Construction work for the new headquarters of Assam Rifles near Aizawl is expected to be completed by March 31 next year, Mizoram home minister R Lalzirliana informed the state legislature today. In a written reply to a query from Lalrinawma of the Mizo National Front (MNF), Lalzirliana said the construction was undertaken by the Engineering Projects (India) Limited, a government of India enterprise, under the supervision of the Ministry of Home Affairs.The time of shifting the Assam Rifles from the heart of the capital Aizawl city was in the hands of the Ministry of Home Affairs, he said added.

Itanagar bandh peaceful itanaGar, OctOber 19 (Pti): The dawn to dusk Itanagar bandh called by All Nyishi Youth Association (ANYA) began at 5 AM today though the Capital Deputy Commissioner had declared it illegal. The bandh has been peaceful so far except minor incident and 20 bandh enforcers were rounded up, Superintendent of Police Devender Arya told PTI. The ANYA has called the bandh to press for its various demands though parent body, the Nyishi Elite Society had asked to withdraw thee bandh. Government offices recorded thin attendance, traders and financial institutions downed their shutters while schools were open with teachers but without students, officials said.

Kin of police firing victim to get Rs 10 lakh ex-gratia aizawl, OctOber 19 (Pti): An ex-gratia relief of Rs 10 lakh would be provided to the kin of student Agosh Chakma, who was killed in police firing on August 4 this year during an agitation in Mizoram's Chawngte town, Mizoram Home Minister R Lalzirliana said today. Replying to a question from Lalruatkima of the Mizo National Front (MNF) in the Assembly, Lalzirliana said that Chakma was killed after a magistrate gave an order to the police to "fire in the air" to disperse a mob which had attacked the Chawngte Police Station.

repeatedly recommending setting up of state commissions, they have not been set up. The court directed the governments in Tripura, Delhi, Himachal Pradesh, Mizoram, Arunchal Pradesh, Meghalaya and Nagaland to set up these commissions. Various political parties in Tripura have been demanding a rights panel in the state.

central government employees, said the chief minister. "The financial condition is quite stable and not grim as painted by the BJP," he said, adding that the BJP-led NDA government at the Centre has squeezed the fund flow to Assam by changing the funding pattern and suspending the

Northeast Industrial Investment Promotion Policy and withdrawing the special category status to the state. Gogoi said the state has stabilised the financial condition through a slew of fiscal discipline and management measures. He said the the state finance department would soon release

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ECHS invites applications for panel/engagement of staff under various assignments (a) Lab Asst (b) Nur Asst (c) Peon (d) Safaiwala (e) Chowkidar.

No.REV-1/90-D/11687/ Notice is hereby given that Shri. N. Mathung Jamir, resident of Dimapur who has apply for issue of mortgage clearance concerning to Patta No. 929, Dag No. 1012 measuring an area 01-00-00 located at Block No: 05 Mouza No. 02 which has been mortgage in the Allahabad Bank. Claims & Objection if nay on the aforesaid land may be submitted in written in the Court of the undersigned on or before 26-10-15.

Application will be submitted to Station Headquarter ECHS Cell, Zakhama by 30 Oct 2015. The date of interview will be intimated to the shortlisted candidates. For details please visit Station Headquarters ECHS Cell, Zakhama. Tele No: 0373-2231033, & (Toll Free):- 18003453856, www.echs.gov.in.

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Dated. Kohima the 19th Oct. 2015

The following under mentioned Societies/Individuals/Departments are hereby allotted stall at Nagaland Pavilion, for Exhibition cum Sale of Local Indigenous Produce during the India International Trade Fair at Pragati Maidan, New Delhi from 14th to 27th Nov. 2015. All the selected entrepreneurs will strictly follow to display Indigenous Products only. The selected Societies/Individuals/Departments are directed to submit 2(two) nos of passport photo each of the exhibitors from 20th Oct. to 5th Nov. 2015 at Exhibition Branch, Directorate of Industries & Commerce, Kohima. Sl. No 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11

No. of stalls M/s Lila Kemp, Dimapur 1 nos M/s Rema, Kiphire 1 nos M/s Gwasenle Rengma, Dimapur. 1 nos M/s Anilkemp Handicraft Unit, Di- 1 nos mapur, M/s Yhenyele Tep, Kohima 1 nos M/s Alemla Lemtor, Dimapur 1 nos M/s Nagaroots, Dimapur 1 nos M/s Kulufi Pochury, Dimapur 1 nos M/s Neihunuoi Sorhie, Kohima 1 nos M/s N. Yoho, Kohima 1 nos M/s Meri Craft & Textile, Dimapur 1 nos Name & Address of the Applicant

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No. of stalls M/s Naga Exotic Society, Dimapur 1 nos M/s Sano Chaya Society, Kohima 1 nos M/s Weaving Industrial Centre, Kohima 1 nos M/s Nyekha Textile, Dimapur 1 nos Name & Address of the Applicant

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M/s Imlirenla Handicraft Unit, New Delhi 1 nos M/s Techinutsü, Dimapur 1 nos Heritage Publishing House, Dimapur 1 nos M/s Benny Lorin, Kohima 1 nos M/s Sungyu SHG, Mokokchung 1 nos Nagaland Emporium, New Delhi 2 nos Total stall 22 nos Sd/(I. Bendangliba), Director of Industries & Commerce

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Chief Guest: Prof. B.K. Konwar, Vice Chancellor, Nagaland University Guest of Honour: Shri. Muroho Chutso, Deputy Commissioner, Phek CSET Awardees: 1. Miss. Chentisangla Longkumer, D/o Mr. Temjen Longkumer, Top 2nd Rank, HSLC 2015 2. Miss. Risulina Longkumer, D/o Mr. Burwati Longkumer, Top 19th Rank, HSLC 2015 3. Miss. Lensayula, D/o Lt. Chubamendang LKR, 1st Class First Position, M.Sc. (Chemistry), 2014 4. Dr. Lanunochetla, W/o Mr. Rongpangzulu Alingri, Ph.D (Entomology), 2012 5. Dr. Akum Longchari, S/o Er. Obang Longchari, Ph.D (Humanities), 2013 6. Dr. J Limainla Changkiri, D/o Mr. Jakjemtiba Changkiri, Ph.D (History), 2014 7. Dr. Bendanginla, D/o Mr. Imtitemsu Alingri, Ph.D (Geography), 2014 8. Dr. Amenla, D/o Mr. Senlimedangba Alingri, Ph.D (Zoology), 2014 9. Dr. Tiasunep, S/o Mr. Tsukjemkaba Amer, Ph.D (Anthropology), 2014 10. Dr. Bendangmenla Tzudir, D/o Lt. Dr. S.R.Sosang Tzudir, Ph.D (Agricultural Economics), 2014 11. Dr. Eunice Alinger, D/o Prof. Talitsuba Alinger, Ph.D (History& Archaeology), 2015

AWARD CEREMONY : Dr. Lemtila Alinger : Rev. Imna Tzudir, Pastor, Baptist Church Changki : Mr. Shilumenba Amri, CSET Chairman : Miss. Imnamongla Amer : Mr. Aotsungba Longchari, CAASM President : Shri. Muroho Chutso, Deputy Commissioner, Phek : CSET Board : Miss. Chentisangla Longkumer : Prof. B.K. Konwar , Vice Chancellor, Nagaland University : Changki Government High School : Dr. Tiatoshi, CSET Member : Mr. I. Sunep, Pastor, Merayim Baptist Church

Dt. Dimapur, the 19th Oct ’15

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Date: 22nd October 2015 Venue: Orija Salang, Changki Time: 10.00 A.M.

Chairperson Invocation Welcome address Special song Address from CAASM Exhortation Award conferment Awardee's speech Address by Chief Guest Ela kika tani kika Vote of thanks Benediction

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Rs.300 crore to the Panchayati Raj Institutions and urban local bodies.He said that though the central government has stopped funds to the Zila Parishad, Anchalik Parishad, autonomous councils and 6th Schedule Areas, the state government has been providing funds from its own resources.

aizawl, OctOber 19 (Pti): Mizoram Excise and Narcotics department officials seized 1,31,58,328 tablets of Pseudo-ephedrine and 63,613 tablets of Methamphetamine during 2013-14 and 2014-15, state excise and narcotics minister R Lalzirliana informed the state Assembly today. Lalzirliana, in a written reply to a question from Dr K Beichhua of the Mizo National Front (MNF), said 1,03,39,648 tablets of Pseudoephedrine were seized during 2013-14, while 28,18,680 tablet were seized during 201415. He said 15,613 tablets and 48,000 tablets of Methamphetamine were seized during 2013-14 and 2014-15 respectively. The minister said 39 people were arrested in connection with cases involving Pseudo-ephedrine during 2013-14 to 2014-15, while seven persons were arrested during the same period in connection with seizure of Methamphetamine.

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Guwahati, OctOber 19 (Pti): Fake currency notes with the face value of Rs 2.10 lakh were seized from six persons by police here today. Acting on an information, six persons were arrested and the fake currency notes recovered from their possession, a police spokesman said. Of the six, one Sudhir Sarkar hailed from Malda in West Bengal, while the rest are from Assam, he said.

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nied involvement in the kidnapping, but an obscure militant outfit - the Bangladesh Tiger Force claimed to have killed the two men. In an e-mail to the media, its 'commander-inchief' Dallim Islam said that the officer and the cloth merchant were "executed in revenge for atrocities against Bangla nationals" in the border region. However, Police and intelligence agencies maintained that the ASAK militants were behind the abduction.Singh and Saha were travelling in a public vehicle towards Baghmara, the district headquarters of South Garo Hills, from Rongara when militants stopped the vehicle, separated them from other passengers and took them away.

Assam's financial condition stable: Gogoi

Tripura to set up human rights commission aGartala, OctOber 19 (ianS): The Left Front government in Tripura on Monday decided to constitute the much expected state human rights commission to deal with issues of human rights and cases of their violation, a minister announced. "The state government in today's (Monday) cabinet meeting decided to set up a human rights commission. Necessary rules and regulations were approved by the council of ministers," Information and Finance Minister Bhanulal Saha told reporters. He said: "After completion of some formalities, the

rescue operation has been intensified in South Garo Hills district and its adjoining districts. Asked if the kidnappers have taken their hostages to Bangladesh, Mehta said: "Both the victims are still present in South Garo Hills based on local human intelligence inputs. We are also taking help from the local people residing in the suspected areas where the victims have been kept captive." Border Security Force Inspector General Sudesh Kumar told IANS that he was in touch with Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) officials to find out if the abducted men were taken across the border. The ASAK, whose name means "vanguard of Garoland" and are fighting for a separate Garoland, has de-

AFFIDAVIT

Dated: 05/10/2015

I, Shri. Sosinlo Ramlia @ Sosinlo Kent, Son of Shri. Suirie Ramlia age about 25 years, resident of Old Jalukie Village,District; Peren, Nagaland, do hereby solemnly affirm and swear on oath as follows: 1. That the name of my biological/natural father is Shri. Suirie Ramlia 2. That during my School and College days I stayed with my maternal uncle Shri. Jweni Kent. 3. That in all of my educational records, certificates and Official Documents the name of my father has been erroneously entered as Shri. Jweni Kent and my title as kent. 4. That I do state that the names Sosinlo Ramlia and Sosinlo Kent are one and same person only. 5. That this affidavit is made for the purpose of correcting the name of my father from Jweni Kent to Suirie Ramlia and my title from Kent to Ramlia for all purposes. 6. That henceforth I shall be known as Sosinlo Ramlia, Son of Suirie Ramlia for all purposes. DEPONENT

Solemnly affirmed and signed before me by the Deponent on this 5th day of October, 2015. NOTARY PUBLIC

FELICITATION At the very outset, let us all be grateful to Almighty God for his continuous and ceaselessly showering to all of us, though we are worthless in the eyes of God. The Longkumer (Akhori) kidong of Changki Village of Mokokchung District would like to extend our heartiest congratulations to the undermentioned members for their respective promotions in their assigned posts. 1. Smti. Chubatola Longkumer, (Wife of Dr. T. Lanusosang) on her promotion to the post of the Director of Higher Education, Nagaland, Kohima. 2. Shri. Ben Longkumer NPS (Son of Shri. Lanuteka Longkumer) on being promoted to the post of S.P. Kiphire. The Longkumer (Akhori) kidong solemnly thank our Almighty God and pray for His guidance in their new venture. Sd/(AKUMTEMJEN) Secretary Longkumer (Akhori) kidong Changki, Mokokchung

Sd/(REPASOSANG) President Longkumer (Akhori) kidong Changki, Mokokchung

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‘Walmart paid millions of dollars in bribes in India’ WASHINGTON, OcTOber 19 (PTI): The Wall Street Journal said Walmart’s “suspected bribery” unearthed in India involves thousands of small payments to lowlevel local officials. America’s multinational retail corporation Walmart is suspected to have paid bribes worth millions of dollars in India, according to a media report. In a major report, The Wall Street Journal said Walmart’s “suspected bribery” unearthed in India involves thousands of small payments to low-level local officials to help move goods through customs or obtain real-estate permits. “The vast majority of the suspicious payments were less than $200, and some were as low as $5, the people said, but when added together they totalled millions of dollars,” the daily said. In 2013, Walmart shelved plans to open retail stores in India by severing a joint venture with Bharti Enterprises

Wal-Mart bribery probe finds few major offenses in Mexico MexIcO cITy, OcTOber 19 (reUTerS): A federal probe into allegations of corruption at WalMart Stores Inc’s (WMT.N) Mexico operations has found few major offenses, and is likely to result in a much smaller case than investigators expected, the Wall Street Journal reported, citing people familiar with the situation. The three-year investigation is mostly complete and the case could be resolved with a fine and without any criminal charges, the newspaper said. As part of the same probe, investigators found evidence of bribery in India, centering on widespread but relatively small payments made to local officials, the Journal said. Wal-Mart is likely to face U.S. foreign-bribery charges under the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act over Ltd and instead decided to become solely a wholesaler, the report said. Walmart, who was pushing the previous UPA regime for opening of the multi-brand retail sec-

those payments, the newspaper said. Wal-Mart spokesman Greg Hitt said the company was cooperating with the government on the matter. A Justice Department spokeswoman declined to comment on the status of the investigation. U.S. lawmakers launched an investigation after the New York Times reported in 2012 that WalMart de Mexico (Walmex) had engaged in a multi-year campaign of bribery to build its business. The NYT report said a senior Wal-Mart lawyer had received an email from a former Walmex executive in September 2005 describing how Wal-Mart de Mexico had paid bribes to obtain permits to build stores across the country. According to the Times, WalMart sent investigators to Mexico

tor was also involved in lobbying before the U.S. Congress in this regard, Congressional disclosure reports have said in the past few years. According to the re-

City and found a paper trail of suspect payments totaling more than $24 million. But the company’s top executives shut down the probe and did not notify U.S. or Mexican law enforcement officials until after the newspaper informed Wal-Mart that it was looking into the issue. After the NYT report in April 2012, Wal-Mart had lost $10 billion of its market value on concerns that the bribery investigation in Mexico could be very costly and hinder its plans to grow. In November 2012, Indian authorities were investigating claims that Wal-Mart violated foreign exchange rules when it invested $100 million in its Indian joint venture. Wal-Mart’s Indian joint venture suspended its chief financial officer and other employees as part of its investigations.

port, Walmart’s massive bribery efforts is unlikely to bring in any penalty on it as its Indian operation does not yield any profit under the provisions of the Foreign Corrupt Practices

Act (FCPA) of the United States. “Because penalties under the FCPA are often connected to the amount of profit the alleged misconduct gen-

erated, the payments in India wouldn’t be likely to result in any sizable penalty, since Walmart’s operations there haven’t been particularly profitable, said people familiar with the matter,” the daily reported. There was no immediate response from Walmart’s corporate headquarters here on the Wall Street Journal’s report on its bribery in India. According to The Wall Street Journal, federal investigators “found evidence of bribery in India, centering on widespread but relatively small payments made to local officials there,” during the course of its “high-profile federal probe” into allegations of widespread corruption at Walmart Stores Inc’s operations in Mexico. The investigations though have found little in the way of major offenses in Mexico, and is likely to result in a much smaller case than investigators first expected, the daily said.

KVK Longleng conducts KVK Dimapur observes Technology Week Kolom Rabi SMS Plant breeding , OcTOber 19 of Self Help Group to sustain the rutraining at Tangha village DIMAPUr (MexN): KVK Dimapur organized ral economy by skill development in his remark said that the seedlings Technology Week- October 12 to 17 for popularizing the recently developed technologies in Agriculture. Exhibition cum farmer’s scientist interaction was organised on October 17, where 200 farmers from different parts of Dimapur and Kohima has participated. Mmhonlumo Kikon, Parliamentary Secretary for Labour and Skill development and Border Affairs graced the event. Total 200 farmers from different parts of Dimapur and Kohima participated. Dr. Lallan Ram, Director, CIH was guest of honour. The other guests of honour were Dr. N. Haque, Director Incharge, NRC-Mithun and N. Wetsah, Director, SAMETI and Principal IETC, Medziphema, Nagaland. The programme initiated with welcome speech by Dr. Bidyut C Deka, Joint Director, ICAR Research Complex for NEH Region, Jharnapani, Medziphema. Director, CIH, Medziphema in his remark mentioned that CIH is organizing four diploma courses of one-year duration for rural youth for self-employment. N Wetsah told in his remark that we should work according to the farmers’ need, which may vary village to village, district to district. Mmhonlumo Kikon, in his remark said that the formation

LONGLeNG, OcTOber 19 (MexN): Krishi Vigyan Kendra (KVK), Longleng under ICAR Research Complex for NEH Region, Nagaland centre, Jharnapani conducted one day training at Tangha village on October 17. The Village Council chairman in the welcome address expressed gratitude for conducting such a programme for the first time in his village and requested the KVK Officials to conduct activities in the future too. During the programme, Dr. Lily Ngullie, SMS (Animal Science), delivered lectured on Fertility of Pig. E. Lireni Kikon SMS, Plant Protection deliberated on Package of Practices on Large Cardamom. During interaction it was learnt that, the villagers had taken up large cardamom cultivation few years back but without practicing scientific cultivation methods. Dr. Patu Khate Zeliang SMS, Plant Breeding spoke on cultivation technology of Quality Protein Maize for higher nutritional benefit and income. Thungchano S. Ezung, Programme Assistant (Home Science) had a Group discussion with the different SHGs present on importance of food processing and preservation and encouraged them to generate income through value added products from locally available fruits After the training, disease diagnoses in large cardamom fields were conducted and remedial measures were suggested by the KVK officials. Altogether around ten SHGs participated in the programme including sixty-one farmers. Future programmes and activities to be conducted were discussed with the council members, village elders and the farmers.

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of 28 to 60 days can be transplanted without affecting yield. The yield potential is 4.5-5.5 ton/ha. Deputy PD ATMA, Janet Chisi requested the farmers to adopt the suitable technologies for better production ultimately better livelihood. Total 46 participants attended the programme. Kisan Gosthi and Film show was organised at Maova village. Kolom Rabi, SMS (Plant Breeding), taught participants on seed production in farmer’s field and Seed village concept. Cultivation practices on Horticultural crops and its avenues by H.D. Singh, SMS (Horti.), propagation methods on fruits and flowers were narrated by Dr. Ratnakar Patel, Prog Asst (Lab Asst) and lastly on soil health management by James Kikon, SMS (soil Sc). A total 94 farmers from Maova village including the Chairman, village heads and church members of the village attended the programme. Four days training programme from October 14 to 17 on livelihood improvement through development of Sustainable Jhum under TSP was organised by KVK Dimapur at KVK training hall for 25 rural youth of Northern Angami area of Kohima District.

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and entrepreneurial activities. Dr Anamika Sharma, PC KVK Dimapur, proposed the Vote of thanks. Experts were invited from SASRD, NU Medziphema, and ICAR Research Complex for NEH Region, Jharnapani, Medziphema and NRC-M, Jharnapani for the farmer’s scientist interaction. Janet Chisi Dy. PD ATMA finally proposed the vote of Thanks after farmer’s scientist interaction. Total 200 farmers from Kohima, Dimapur and 37 officials from NRCM, SASRD, SAMETI, And ICAR Jharnapani, Medziphema attended the programme. 150Kg of French bean and Garden pea seeds and 300 kgs of Maize seeds were distributed to the 150 farmers. Field day programme was organised at Dhansiripar village. Programme started with welcome address by James Kikon, SMS Soil Science, KVK Dimapur. Dr. Anamika Sharma, Programme co-ordinator KVK, Dimapur appealed the farmers that due to changing climatic pattern and late on set of rainfall farmers are unable to transplant paddy in time due to old age seedlings. Under this condition, famers can use paddy variety Gitesh that is suitable for staggered transplanting.

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MUMbAI, OcTOber 19 (reUTerS): Reserve Bank of India Governor Raghuram Rajan urged the International Monetary Fund (IMF) on Monday to stop “sitting on the sidelines” and instead play an active role in questioning the easy money policies adopted by developed economies. Raghuram Rajan, a former chief economist of the IMF, said countries were putting these policies in place without consideration for the negative impact they have on the global economy. “Extreme” measures had steered volatile capital flows to emerging markets, while exchange rate intervention risked spurring competitive devaluations, he said in a speech ahead of a G20 summit in Turkey next month. “The IMF has been sitting on the sidelines and applauding these kinds of policies right from when they have been initiated, ‎and hasn’t really questioned the value of these kinds of policies,” he told a G20 consultation meeting. “We can do better,” he said, calling on emerging markets to push back against such policies. Rajan didn’t single out any single country for criticism, but he has emerged as a leading critic of easy money policies. Some central banks, including those in the United States and the euro zone, adopted so-called quantitative easing policies to counter the global financial crisis. After cutting rates to zero, they pumped cash into their economies to try to revive economic activity. Indian media has speculated that Rajan could be a contender to head the IMF. The current head, Christine Lagarde, was appointed in July 2011 for a five-year term. Rajan denies having any interest in the position and his 3-year tenure at the RBI doesn’t end until September 2016.

Middle East set to become world leader in Internet devices DUbAI, OcTOber 19 (PTI): Middle East is set to become the world leader in devices and consumer products connected to the Internet and expected to generate a revenue of USD 270 billion this year, according to a new research. The Middle East is set to become the world leader in devices and consumer products connected to the Internet and expected to generate a revenue of USD 270 billion this year, according to a new research. “Middle East organisations are ideally placed to become leaders in Internet of Everything innovation. The Middle East and Africa is set to post the world’s secondfastest growing ICT market in 2015, reaching USD 270 billion,” according to International Data Corporation, a market research, analysis and advisory firm. Internet of Everything is a broad term that refers to devices and consumer products connected to the Internet and outfitted with expanded digital features. “Longer-term, the Middle East’s IT market is set to grow by 23 per cent, from USD 204 billion in 2014 to USD 252 billion in 2019, according to Gartner, an American information technology research and advisory firm. Middle East is also engaging in digital transformations with application of Internet of Things in drones, robotics, and 3D printing that can transform the region’s business. The 35th edition of GITEX Technology Week – the leading Information and communications technology (ICT) event in the Middle East, Africa and South Asia opened yesterday, featuring the latest in innovative IoT solutions, especially in drones, robotics, and 3D printing that can transform the region’s businesses. In tandem with the Year of Innovation, the GTX Horizons Zone will showcase leading edge demonstrations of next generation disruptive technologies across 3D printing, autonomous vehicles, drones and robotics. DIMAPUR Civil Hospital:

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Interactive session on issues of child rights and protection Our Correspondent Kohima | October 19

The Kohima District Legal Services Authority (KDLSA) today organised an interactive session on “Issues of child rights and protection” with Mahendra Singh, National Director, Child Rights’ Initiatives, Human Rights Law Network as resource person. Singh in his speech stated that the first important thing in tackling an issue is through dialogue. He also stated that the legal system should be strengthened and taken forward instead of moving backward. In order to promote child protection, he stated, the most important target is the community. He urged the stakeholders to apply a suitable method by first creating a bond with the child while dealing with children. In his PowerPoint presentation, he

indicated statistics of child sex ratio, low birth rate and malnourished ratio, progress and drop out in educational sectors and status of crimes against children. He reiterated that while dealing with children issues, the best interest of a child should be always kept in mind. He further mentioned that Nagaland is one of the leading states in child labour and urged the stakeholders to play a proactive role in sensitising the society. It was also informed that issues on setting up a Standard Operation Procedures (SOPs) and Children Code is proposed, which if implemented, will help the stakeholders in identifying their roles better. He said more of such interaction amongst the stakeholders should be held at regular interval so that various issues relating to children are addressed and followed up and sug-

Mahendra Singh addressing the interactive session.

gested upon the State Legal Services Authority to take the lead role. If children are not safe, then our future is not secured, he added. Mezivolu T Therieh, NJS, Chief Judicial Magistrate, Kohima & Secretary opined that Naga society today is in a Catch-22 like situation which raises a big concern that should not be

overlooked. She said it was an opportune time to be having such kind of programme as this is where all the stakeholders can discuss, interact and address the problems and at the same time work out a plan in bringing a change in the society. She encouraged the stakeholders to take up the responsibilities and

walk an extra mile to reach the unreached. She maintained that our children are growing up in an environment where so many issues are confronting them due to which they are confused as to what is right and what is wrong. Nino Iralu, Member Secretary NLSA & Special Judge, TDP stated that Nagaland State Legal Services Authority is working out a comprehensive strategy from various sources for the stakeholders from different departments and NGOs to impart training so that they will be well equipped in implementing the manifold legislations made for the protection of children. She said that sensitization on the provisions of laws for children is a necessity which is only possible if the stakeholders work together. “Therefore, contribution of each of these

stakeholders is a must if we want to see progress in protecting the interest of the children.” E a r l i e r, Akumla Longchari, Panel Lawyer chaired the session and gave a brief prologue on the works and services rendered by the resource person for the welfare of the children in the country. Representatives from the State Child Protection Society, Child Welfare Committee, the Childline, Lawyers’ Collective, Human Rights Law Network, Special Juvenile Police Unit, State Mental Health Institute, Observation Home and panel lawyers attended the session. The stakeholders actively participated in the interactive sessions and showed their concerns in taking up children issues forward to make Nagaland a safer and secured place to live in.

National handloom expo in Dimapur Involving communities in peace building Dimapur, october 19 (mexN): The Nagaland Handloom & Handicrafts Development Corporation Ltd. Dimapur is organizing a national level handloom expo at Naga Shopping Arcade, Dimapur from November 10 to 24, sponsored by the Office of the Development Commissioner Handlooms, Ministry of Textiles, Govt. of India, New Delhi. Following can participate in the expo: All levels of NER Handloom Cooperative Societies, Corporation/ Federations/

Self Help Groups (SHG)/ JLGs of NER engaged in handloom production, Non-Government Organization engaged in handloom and fulfilling the norms laid by CAPART, Weaver entrepreneurs of NER engaged in handloom weaving, Sant kabir awardees, National awardees, State awardees & outstanding weavers, Consotia/ Producer companies and SPVs of handloom clusters, Members registered with Handloom Export Promotion Council (HEPC) and

Agencies registered under handloom mark. All interested participants may apply to the Project Cell, NHHDC Ltd., Half Nagarjan, Dimapur, on or before November 5 during office hour. The application of the participants from the same family/ relatives shall not be entertained. The stall shall be provided free of cost with lump sum daily allowances to each stall. This was stated in a press release issued by Er. S Temsulong Jamir, Addl. Director, Industries & Commerce.

ANCSU’s 17th biennial general conference Kohima, october 19 (mexN): The All Nagaland College Students’ Union (ANCSU) is all set to hold its 17th biennial general conference 2015 under the theme “Excel beyond boundary” from October 21 to 24 at IG Stadium Kohima. The conference dignitaries include: Chubatola Longkumer, director, higher education as introductory guest, minister for home Y. Patton,

and parliamentary secretary for higher & technical education Deo Nukhu as chief guest and guest of honour respectively for inaugural session. Alemtemshi Jamir, IAS (Retd), former chief secretary will be resource person for academic session, MLA Neiphrezo Keditsu, chairman, NSMDC Ltd cultural guest, minister for rural development CL John and Lalthara, advisor and senior principal secretary

to Chief Minister as chief guest and guest of honour respectively for valedictory session. All the affiliated colleges have been reminded to attend the conference with 25 delegates and to reach the conference venue by 1:00 pm on October 21. This was stated in a release issued by ANCSU information & publicity secretary Temjenungsang Jamir.

Dimapur, october 19 (mexN): Peace Channel along with NEISSR (MSW) students conducted meeting with Netaji Colony Council and Borlengri, Block-I Colony Council. Field Coordinator Supongtula Aier gave a brief introduction about Peace Channel’s 10 years of existence and the next project which has to take shape in the next three years. It was informed that a community based peace building through partnership process and to actively involve the communities to bring sustainability and ownership in peace building will be stressed upon in the coming years. A press release informed that Aier further spoke on the seven objectives of how to prevent future conflict: To create awareness on peace building in the context of conflict and violence; To empower the QPC members and teachers as a peace builders through dialogues and

capacity building; To reduce conflict and enhance peace; To train the teachers and leaders in order to monitor in peace activities in the schools; To capacitate the peace club members and teachers through peace celebration; Actively involve public leaders (patrons) networking through peace building; Initiate fundraise and inspire the young ones to sustain the QPC (Quality Peace Club) in the institutions and communities; To promote peace through QPC leaders and teachers by training through peace building. Obed Anar (MSW), Peace and Conflict researcher pointed out that all the sections of society are longing and crying for peace. Lamenting that love towards human kind is absent in today’s society, he said youth movement or so called peace movement has a key interest in resolving the pre-conflict. It will work within and outside and also take initiatives in

bringing down the level of conflict that is taking place in the present situations. “It is the sole responsibility of each individual to make an effort to live a life of peace and to promote the sense of love and peace to human kind and ultimately contribute to Peace efforts,” he added. The Council Chairman of Netaji Colony Z Kafu exhorted the team. He assured the council will extend full help towards the welfare of the youths. He considered it as a privilege to collaborate with the Peace Channel Mission to work towards peace process. Ran Jami from Borlengri Block-I Council stated that encouraging peaceful living in the colony is the need of the hour. He added that the council will look forward to collaborate with the Peace Channel mission. The program concluded with interaction and dialogue. A resolution was taken to strengthen the existing club.

St Francis Xavier Church Kidima observes Mission Sunday 2015 Kohima, october 19 (mexN): St Francis Xavier Church Kidima observed Mission Sunday 2015 with Reverend Father Raymond D’Souza SJ, Director of Eden Garden, Khuzama, as the main celebrant on October 19. Rev Father D’Souza said Mission Sunday, observed on third Sunday of October, is to make the people understand about

missions. The day is dedicated to missionaries throughout the world, especially those who are facing difficulties. D’Souza also said mission is a request and not a command. Jesus has promised to his followers to be with them at the end, he added. He further quoted the gospel Saint Luke 6:38, “Give and it will be given to you. A good measure…For

with the measure you use, it will be measured to you.” He further asked the large gathering of Catholic faithful to baptize the seriously sick. Reading of the Holy Bible, Holy Communion, donating for missionaries by the faithful and special prayer for salvation ministry were the highlights of the daylong celebration of the liturgical calendar.

government employees to record their personal mobile numbers in the pension documents to enable the office to intimate them on the progress of their pension cases through SMSs. The SMSs will be triggered through Pension Database SMS gateway No.9402739265. Since this number is integrated with the system, pensioners have been requested not to call the number, but to note it down as all SMSs will be initiated through it. SMSs will be sent during the following stages: When confirmation on the pension case is received; when the case is sent back to the department due to observation/objections; when the pension case is completed. A press release from

Senior Accounts Officer, Information System Cell, AG office further requested all retired State government employees not to approach “Middlemen” or “Dalals” for settlement of their entitlements cases as chances of huge sums of hard earned money being siphoned off as cuts is not ruled out. Numerous verbal and telephonic complaints have been received directly from pensioners stating that high absurd amounts are being demanded from them in the name of the AG office staffs, according to the release. Though, most Nodal Officers have been noticed discharging their duties towards their former colleagues and officers with sincerity, complaints

MEx FILE DBS extends puja greetings Dimapur, october 19 (mexN): KK Paul, President, Dimapur Bengali Samaj (DBS) on behalf of the Samaj has wished Happy Puja to all the citizens of Nagaland, particularly the Hindu community. He further wished that this festive spirit will usher all into a period of progress and prosperity.

AR apprehend arms peddler Dimapur, october 19 (mexN): Based on specific intelligence, 32 Assam Rifles conducted an operation and apprehended one arms peddler in Thahekhu village, Dimapur. According to a press release from Assam Rifles, the individual was apprehended with one .32mm pistol with magazine and 14 live rounds. The apprehended individual has been identified as H Tokhezhe Wotsa. During interrogation, the release said, Wotsa admitted that he supplies arms and ammunition to “insurgents” groups in Nagaland.

KSUK freshers’ meet on Oct 22 Kohima, october 19 (mexN): The Konyak Students' Union Kohima (KSUK) will be organising its freshers' meet-cum-change of guard under the theme 'Riding the tide' on October 22 at APO Hall, opposite Oking Hospital at 10:30 am. EE Pangteang, Parliamentary Secretary, Home Guard and Sericulture and Manlem, Personal Secretary to Minister RD and REPA will grace the occasion as the Chief Guest and Guest of Honor respectively. A press note issued by AB Phaiba, President has requested all concerned Konyak students to attend the event without fail.

KSUK sports meet on Oct 21 Kohima, october 19 (mexN): The Khiamniungan Students’ Union Kohima (KSUK) will be hosting its sports meet on October 21 at Kigwema ground under the theme “Opportunity for An Ability” with Ongchai Nokhio Shiu as the Chief Patron. An essay competition will also be held for high school and college students. Therefore, all the participants have been requested to come prepared. The bus pick up timing are: High school junction - 7:00 am (call Thumong - 8794416107), Razhu Point (call Joseph - 9612813978), Haemeh (9615945547), CRPF camp (Chongma -8014305385), St Joseph college (Pumoi - 8974113916). For further inquiries, members can contact Sports Secretary Pungu at 8258993871.

NNC (NA) observes Naga Martyrs’ Day Kohima, octoNer 19 (mexN): The NNC (NonAccordist), Angami Region under the leadership of President Kiumukam Yimchungrü observed the 64th Naga Martyrs' Day on October 18 at 11:00 am in the Oking. The meeting was presided by V Angami, Deputy Kilonser, Chaplee Affairs, in-charge of Angami Region. A press release from V Angami said that all stood up and observed two minutes silence for the “beloved” national workers, saluted all those who sacrificed their lives for the sovereignty of the Naga Nation. In his remarks, V Angami urged all Naga political groups to shun violence among them and fight with unity against their aggressors.

Vigilance Awareness Week Kohima, october 19 (mexN): Secretary for Vigilance Commission Sehjang Doungal has informed that the ‘Vigilance Awareness Week’ is to be observed from October 26 to 31 across the state under the theme “Preventive Vigilance as a tool of Good Governance” as directed by the Central Vigilance Commission, New Delhi. In this connection, the State Commission will be organizing a college level debate competition on October 26 at the State Academy Hall, Kohima at 11:00 am.

WCYO executive meeting on Oct 21 Dimapur, october 19 (mexN): The Western Chakhesang Youth Organisation (WCYO) has convened its executive meeting on October 21, 10:00 am at Western Chakhesang Hoho Building, Chakhesang Colony, Dimapur. Therefore, all the executive members and the advisory board members have been requested to attend the meeting without fail. The meeting will review the activities of WCYO and plan for the coming annual games and sports. Any other agenda(s) for the welfare of the organisation are invited, stated a press release from WCYO general secretary Lhikhro Kreo.

NPSROA annual general meeting Dimapur, october 19 (mexN): The Nagaland Police Service Retired Officers' Association (NPSROA) will conduct its 2nd Annual General Meeting on October 25, 1:00 pm at Central Police Officers Mess, Chumoukedima. All the members have been requested to attend the meeting. A press note from President V Solo further informed that a Barakhana will be held after the meeting and accommodation will be provided for officers coming from outside of Nagaland.

SBTA expresses grief Crossroads Connect Church organized worship and intercession for Dimapur as well as healing programme on October 18 at Super Market with the theme "Calling out a Generation of worshipper and interceders for our city". CCC team led the praise and worship, the word of God was shared by Olem Jamir, Pastor of CCC, and Aochuba (JCAIA Ministry), who also prayed for sick people.

Retired employees asked not to approach ‘middlemen’ for entitlements

Kohima, october 19 (mexN): All retired State government officers/officials have been informed that pension and GPF final payment cases settled up to the month of September 2015 have been uploaded on the Accountant General (AG) Nagaland website. Pensioners may log on to the website www.agnagaland.gov.in , click at Felicitation and Pension or GPF Felicitation or directly click on the Sticky Note written “Click here to view list of settled Pension/ GPF final payment cases”. The list has also been put up for display at the Public Relation Cell of the office and can be viewed on any working days during office hours. AG (A&E) has once again requested all retired

with regard to some Nodal Officers have also been received from their own retired departmental colleagues and officers for soliciting huge sum of money for pursuing retirement benefit cases, it added. Outstation retired government employees have been requested to immediately inform the AG Office in case persons engaged by them to inquire on the progress of their entitlement benefits solicit percentages/ cuts in the name of the AG Office. The AG Office assured that strict confidentiality shall be maintained on the identity of the person writing the letter. Meanwhile, it was informed that an Online Grievance Redressal System is functioning in the

AG Office and can be viewed on this Office website. Any person having grievance with any entitlement functions (Pension, GPF, Pay slips & Loans) discharged by the Office of the Accountant General (A&E) can record his/ her grievance online. Along with text of the grievance, relevant documents can also be uploaded. Acknowledgments would be provided both via SMS and e-mail, along with status updates via SMS. For immediate clarification and redressal of their grievances, aggrieved pensioners have been requested to write directly to the Deputy Accountant General (A&E) Kahoto J Yepthomi via e-mail at kahotoj@yahoo.co.in or

agaenagaland@cag.gov.in or through a handwritten letter addressed to: Kahoto J Yepthomi, IAAS; Deputy Accountant General (A&E); Office of the Accountant General (A&E); Kohima, Pin No.797001, Nagaland. The release also requested all heads of department in the State government to ensure timely submission of all retirement related documents (that is, six months before the date of retirement ) to avoid harassment to retired officials at various processing stages. The office as of now has been fully sensitized and is geared to settle all cases within the stipulated two months period as per commitments given in our “Citizen’s Charter”, it added.

Dimapur, october 19 (mexN): The Sümi Baptist Theological Association (SBTA) has lamented the demise of Ikishe on October 17. Ikishe was serving as a pastor at Khumishi (A) Baptist Church under SBAK Nito Mount. His mortal remains have been laid to rest at Luvishe New. He is survived by his wife and four children. In a condolence message, the president and colleagues of SBTA sought God’s peace and solace for the bereaved family.

Pentecostal Church Kohima Kohima, october 19 (mexN): The Pentecostal Church Kohima will be organising its convention and divine healing services from October 22 to 25 at Mezhür Higher Secondary School, Midland, Kohima, which will be held at 4:30 pm daily. Meetings such as Bible Study (7:00 am), Devotional services (10:00 am) and Tarrying for the Holy Spirit (1:30 pm) will also be held and there will also be prayer for the sick. All have been invited to attend the service.

Free course under NDLM Dimapur, october 19 (mexN): ELLIDE Computers in collaboration with E-Herex will be organizing free course under National Digital Literacy Mission (NDLM) Scheme in Dimapur. The course includes 5 Modules - Introduction to Digital devices, Operating Digital Device, Accessing Government Services, Safety and Security in Digital Technology, and Word Processing. Anyone at the age group of 16-60 years can join. However, interested candidates must have Aadhaar card and ST/SC certificates along with bank account, stated a press release from CEO, ELLIDE Computers, Swapan Kumar Dass. Students can fill up the pre-application form from October 20. Interested students can call up 8794451445. Any other institute willing to organize similar course at their center have been asked to contact 8794451445.

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The UN at 70

he United Nation’s formation like its member-States leads to the pursuit of power and the struggle for rights. As it completes 70 years it is worthwhile to revisit the 1945 Charter, which declares: first, their determination “to save succeeding generations from the scourge of war.” Then, only secondly, it reaffirms “faith in fundamental human rights, in the dignity and worth of the human person, in the equal rights of men and women and of nations large and small.” This latter affirmation suggests that its intent was to maintain the status quo by suffering peacefully through invoking the language of peaceful solutions. Unrepresented peoples’ struggles have reversed this order by first affirming “faith in fundamental rights [and] in the dignity and worth of the human person” so that their collective determination “save[s] succeeding generations from the scourge of war.” This difference in perception and attitude involves a clash of values and fundamental world order principles that often leads to a philosophical collision between the ideas of suffering peacefully and the human struggle for dignity. The States know all too well that their continued sovereignty and power depends to a large extent on deciding which values and principles it develops. What raises a deeper concern is realizing that restricting a peoples’ right to decide their own future is not coincidental, but involves the State’s deliberate strategy to ensure their continued dominance in world politics. Ironically, the universe of values that promoted the emancipation of colonial territories has simultaneously promoted the assimilation of peoples who were politically and culturally distinct into the dominant political and social orders. States have restricted the peoples’ freedom to a stage of arrestation where its meaning is bound by the language and its application is determined by the forces of power politics. The preamble of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights emphasizes recognizing the “inherent dignity and the equal and inalienable rights of all members of the human family is the foundation of freedom, justice and peace in the world.” While it is clear that no State can use force against people struggling for their basic rights, it, however, systematically violates human rights and dignity of people through policies of militarization in the name of State sovereignty and territorial integrity. The Kenyan scholar Ali Mazrui says there is more readiness to use force on the part of those who seek to protect one’s property than by those that seek to acquire new possessions. Therefore, having a vested interest in the status quo to maintain sovereignty over territory can sometimes impel a State to disturb the peace in a bid to prevent change which seemingly legitimizes the use of force. According to Michael Freeman, the UN is an organization of “state-based power-holders” with the primary purpose to protect and promote their State’s interest and to maintain existing inter-State order. In not granting and respecting the status of all peoples and their desire to decide their own destiny, the UN has invariably failed in “maintaining peace based on respect for the principle of equal rights and self-determination of peoples.” Subsequently, by limiting the notion of peoples to an exclusive perpetual category, it prevents the praxis of freedom as a relational concept. In doing so it destabilizes peaceful and harmonious relationships, and it, might be argued that, this leads to the creation of power relationships which invariably lead to injustice and intolerance. The landmark achievement of 70 years is an opportunity for the United Nations to revisit its founding principles and values and engage in self-criticism, so that it may initiate some much needed structural and policy changes that more accurately reflect the times in which we live.

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Karl Vaters Christianity Today

Wrong reasons to Become a Pastor

eople become pastors for so many wrong reasons. They like the status. They like speaking in public. They like arguing theology. They come from a long line of ministers. The list goes on. If you’re debating becoming a pastor, here's a Do you want to be a list of wrong reasons to bepastor? Make sure you're come one, including some doing it for the right better alternatives to consider. This may be why the reasons. Because the bad pastoral drop-out rate is so reasons outweigh the high. Especially in the early good ones. By a lot years. Knowing them may save you – and your church – a lot of heartache. The long list is followed by a very short list: the only good reasons I know to become a pastor. What to Do Instead of Becoming a Pastor Do you like being in charge? Start your own business. Do you like talking while others listen? Become a college professor. Do you like arguing theology? Start a blog. Do you like church buildings? Become an architect. Do you like church history? Become an archeologist. Do you like visiting the sick? Become a chaplain. Do you have a lot of ministers in your family? Become your pastor’s greatest supporter. Do you like marrying people? Become a county clerk. Do you like burying people? Become a funeral director. Do you like wearing special garments? Join the theater. Do you like having people look up to you? Wear higher heels. Do you want to be in a position of authority? Run for public office. Do you like having weekdays off? Become a rock star. Do you like making money? Get a higher-paying job. Like a public school teacher. (Seriously. As poorly as they get paid, they have a higher average than pastors. With summers off.) The Right Reasons to Become a Pastor In my experience, there are only two good reasons to become a pastor: 1. Because you have an unshakable call from God to help people know Jesus and grow in their relationship with him and each other. 2. Despite how hard it is to be a pastor, it’s harder for you not to be a pastor. God gave apostles, prophets, evangelists, pastors and teachers to the church to equip the saints (Eph 4:11). But the unique call of the pastor (aka, shepherd) is to live among the sheep as we equip them. As Jesus told Peter, "Feed (pasture/ pastor) my sheep." (John 21:17) You have to love Jesus. You have to love people. You have to love equipping, mentoring and disciplining people. You have to be willing to stick with them over the long haul – through good times and bad. If you’re looking for something other than that, you need to look elsewhere. If you can't find God's will for your life doing anything but that, welcome to the pastorate. It's the hardest job you'll ever love.

Human... and Kind As it turns out... people are nice. The problem, however, is that most feel very alone in this. (Photo: Public domain)

o you find yourself thrashing against the tide of human indifference and selfishness? Are you oppressed by the sense that while you care, others don’t? That because of humankind’s callousness, civilisation and the rest of life on earth are basically stuffed? If so, you are not alone. But neither are you right. A study by the Common Cause Foundation, due to be published next month, reveals two transformative findings. The first is that a large majority of the 1000 people they surveyed – 74% – identify more strongly with unselfish values than with selfish values. This means that they are more interested in helpfulness, honesty, forgiveness and justice than in money, fame, status and power. The second is that a similar majority – 78% – believes others to be more selfish than they really are. In other words, we have made a terrible mistake about other people’s minds. The revelation that humanity’s dominant characteristic is, er, humanity will come as no surprise to those who have followed recent developments in behavioural and social sciences. People, these findings suggest, are basically and inherently nice. A review article in the journal Frontiers in Psychology points out that our behaviour towards unrelated members of our species is “spectacularly unusual when compared to other animals”. While chimpanzees might share food with members of their own group, though usually only after being plagued by aggressive begging, they tend to react violently towards strangers. Chimpanzees, the authors note, behave more like the Homo economicus of neoliberal mythology than people do. Humans, by contrast, are ultra-social: possessed of an enhanced capacity for empathy, an unparalleled sensitivity to the needs of others, a unique level of concern about their welfare and an ability to create moral norms that generalise and enforce these tendencies. Such traits emerge so early in our lives that they appear to be innate. In other words, it seems that we have evolved to be this way. By the age of 14 months, children begin to help each other, for example by handing over objects another child can’t reach. By the time they are two, they start sharing things they value. By the age of three, they start to protest against other people’s violation of moral norms. A fascinating paper in the journal Infancy reveals that reward has nothing to do with it. Three to fiveyear-olds are less likely to help someone a second

e have recently celebrated the peace deal struck between the government in Colombia and the main guerrilla group. The deal reached on justice issues represents the clearest sign yet of a possible end to five decades of conflict. Less is said about the multiple constructive ways in which Colombian women have participated in, and influenced, these negotiations or mobilized for peace, including the many meetings held by women survivors with the women in both negotiating teams. Similarly, few people know that last year also saw the end of another decade-long conflict in the Philippines between the government and the Moro Islamic Liberation Front, the result of peace talks where more than a third of negotiators were women. This was far from the norm of official peace talks, which are typically either all-male affairs or include very few women. Their participation was built on a long history of women’s leadership at the local and national levels in the Philippines over the years, including under the leadership of two women presidents who both invested political capital in resuming negotiations with the rebel group. As tensions threaten Burundi’s fragile peace, Burundian women quickly organized themselves in a nationwide network of women mediators to quell or mitigate the myriad local disputes and prevent escalation. In 129 municipalities across the country, they addressed, by their count, approximately 3,000 conflicts at the local level in 2015, including mediating between security forces and protesters, advo-

Fascinating new lines of research suggest that we are good people, tolerating bad things time if they have been rewarded for doing it the first time. In other words, extrinsic rewards appear to undermine the intrinsic desire to help. (Parents, economists and government ministers, please note). The study also discovered that children of this age are more inclined to help people if they perceive them to be suffering, and that they want to see someone helped whether or not they do it themselves. This suggests that they are motivated by a genuine concern for other people’s welfare, rather than by a desire to look good. And it seems to be baked in. Why? How would the hard logic of evolution produce such outcomes? This is the subject of heated debate. One school of thought contends that altruism is a logical response to living in small groups of closely related people, and evolution has failed to catch up with the fact that we now live in large groups, mostly composed of strangers. Another argues that large groups containing high numbers of altruists will outcompete large groups which contain high numbers of selfish people. A third hypothesis insists that a tendency towards collaboration enhances your own survival, regardless of the group in which you might find yourself. Whatever the mechanism might be, the outcome should be a cause of celebration. So why do we retain such a dim view of human nature? Partly, perhaps, for historical reasons. Philosophers from Hobbes to Rousseau, Malthus to

Schopenhauer, whose understanding of human evolution was limited to the Book of Genesis, produced persuasive, influential and catastrophically mistaken accounts of “the state of nature” (our innate, ancestral characteristics). Their speculations on this subject should long ago have been parked on a high shelf marked “historical curiosities”. But somehow they still seem to exert a grip on our minds. Another problem is that – almost by definition – many of those who dominate public life have a peculiar fixation on fame, money and power. Their extreme self-centredness places them in a small minority, but, because we see them everywhere, we assume that they are representative of humanity. The media worships wealth and power, and sometimes launches furious attacks on people who behave altruistically. In the Daily Mail last month, Richard Littlejohn described Yvette Cooper’s decision to open her home to refugees as proof that “noisy emoting has replaced quiet intelligence” (quiet intelligence being one of his defining qualities). “It’s all about political opportunism and humanitarian posturing,” he theorised, before boasting that he doesn’t “give a damn” about the suffering of people fleeing Syria. I note with interest the platform given to people who speak and write as if they are psychopaths. The consequences of an undue pessimism about human nature are momentous. As the Common Cause Foundation’s survey and interviews reveal, those who have the bleakest view of humanity are the least likely to vote. What’s the point, they reason, if everyone else votes only in their own selfish interests? Interestingly, and alarmingly for people of my political persuasion, it also discovered that that liberals tend to possess a dimmer view of other people than conservatives do. Do you want to grow the electorate? Do you want progressive politics to flourish? Then spread the word that other people are broadly well-intentioned. Misanthropy grants a free pass to the grasping, power-mad minority who tend to dominate our political systems. If only we knew how unusual they are, we might be more inclined to shun them and seek better leaders. It contributes to the real danger we confront: not a general selfishness, but a general passivity. Billions of decent people tut and shake their heads as the world burns, immobilised by the conviction that no one else cares. You are not alone. The world is with you, even if it has not found its voice.

Turn Words into Action Involving Women for Lasting Peace Phumzile Mlambo-Ngcuka Inter Press Service cating for the release of demonstrators and political prisoners, promoting non-violence and dialogue among divided communities, and countering rumours and exaggerated fears with verifiable information to prevent widespread panic. UN Women has been proud to support these efforts. These are not isolated stories. A comprehensive study prepared for the 15th anniversary of Security Council resolution 1325, a landmark resolution that recognized the role of gender equality and women’s leadership in international peace and security, makes the strongest case to date that gender equality improves our humanitarian assistance, strengthens the protection efforts of our peacekeepers, contributes to the conclusion of peace talks and the sustainability of peace agreements, and accelerates economic recovery after conflict. It compiles growing evidence accumulated by academic researchers that demonstrates how peace negotiations influenced by women are much more likely

to end in agreement and to endure. In fact, the chances of the agreement lasting 15 years goes up by as much as 35 per cent. Where conflict-affected communities target women’s empowerment they experience the most rapid economic recovery and poverty reduction and greatly improved broad humanitarian outcomes, not just for women and girls but for whole populations. In a world where extremists place the subordination of women at the centre of their ideology and war tactics, the international community and the UN should place gender equality at the heart of its peace and security interventions. Beyond policies, declarations and aspirations, gender equality must drive our decisions about who we hire and on what we spend our money and time. It is clear that we must strive for tangible changes for women affected by war and engage the grossly underused capacity of women to prevent those conflicts. Countries must do more to bring women to the peace table in all peace negotiations. Civil society and women’s move-

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ments have made extraordinary contributions to effective peace processes. We know that when civil society representatives are involved in peace agreements, the agreements are 64 per cent more likely to be successful and longlasting. It is time to put a stop to the domination of peace processes by those who fight the wars while disqualifying those who stand for peace. It is time to stop the under-investment in gender equality. The percentage of aid to fragile states targeting gender equality as a main goal in peace and security interventions is only 2 per cent. Change requires bold steps, and it cannot happen without investment. Now that time has come. On 25 September, the countries of the United Nations adopted the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, which expresses determination to “ensure that all human beings can fulfil their potential in dignity and equality” and to “foster peaceful, just and inclusive societies that are free from fear and violence”. Two days later, 72 Heads of State and Government attended our Global Leader’s Meeting to underline toplevel support for gender equality and commit to specific action. In a world so afflicted by conflict, extremism and displacement, we cannot rely only on the ripples of hope sparked by the extraordinary acts of ordinary people. We need the full strength of our collective action and the political courage of the leaders of the international community. Anniversaries, after all, must count for more than the passing of years. They must be the moment for us to turn words into action.

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US-China: What Better Cooperation Might Look Like Henry Rosemont Jr.

Foreign Policy In Focus

resident Obama did not distinguish himself as a statesman during Chinese President Xi Jinping’s recently concluded state visit. Nor did he do any better with President Vladimir Putin when they sparred a few days later at the UN General Assembly. China and the United States, in fact, did not reach any accords of substance, with the exception of the two initiatives on cyber theft and climate change that Xi unilaterally and capably addressed. At the UN, the United States appears to have lost the initiative to Russia in dealing with Syria. And by continuing to insist that the Assad regime must be replaced, Obama left himself vulnerable to Putin’s charge that Washington’s unilateral and uninvited military interventions in Afghanistan and Iraq were ultimately responsible for the concatenation of horrors that the Middle East has endured for over a decade now and that is now spreading to Europe. It would be a mistake however, to blame Obama for these turns of events, although the Tea Party naysayers in Congress will surely continue doing so, as will many of the Republican presidential candidates. But the aggressive and threatening (and in the case of Xi, insulting) stance the right-wing critics advance can only exacerbate an already dangerous and increasingly destabilizing global situation. However important domestic issues are right now or might become next year, American voters in the 2016 election must listen very carefully as the candidates describe how they will conduct foreign policy in a world where the United States can no longer bend unwilling nations to its will except by destroying them. Powerful though our military remains, belligerence should no longer have a place in our diplomatic tool kit. Complex as the problems now threatening the world truly are, most of the policies and resources to alleviate them are already present, but we lack the will and the proper motivation to implement them. In the end the problems are neither political nor economic. Nor are they, except at the margins, geostrategic. Rather, they are moral, and the key to understanding how to deal with them was provided by another world leader visiting the United States at almost the same time: Pope Francis. In speech after speech, Francis insisted that climate change, hunger, poverty, disease, inequality, and aggression are basic issues of morality. Therefore, the solutions to these problems had to be negotiated within the conceptual framework of morality, not power politics. Moreover, as the pope made clear by his actions and words, solutions to the problems had to be negotiated by people of good will, with compassion, sensitivity, faith in humankind, and intelligence, but most importantly, with trust and mutual respect among the negotiators. Unfortunately, trust and true respect are scarce commodities in almost all thinking about U.S. foreign policy. Anyone attempting to put in a good word for Xi Jinping gets labeled a mouthpiece for Communist Party propaganda. Xi, according to the dominant U.S. media narrative, is only concerned with maintaining and enhancing his personal power. He harasses and at times incarcerates dissidents, seemingly with no concern for individual human rights. And the Chinese government tolerates, if not instigates, cyber theft of industrial and technological secrets. President Putin is equally easy to demonize, emerging in the U.S. media as a land-grabber (Crimea) and a fomenter of secession (eastern Ukraine). The poisoned atmosphere generated by the liberal and conservative media alike toward these leaders — and their predecessors going back almost a century — make it very difficult to accept the pope’s urging to negotiate on the basis of trust and mutual respect. Xi and Putin are indeed less than saints by a fair measure. But that’s very different from thinking that they don’t really care about their citizens or their culture, or about issues threatening the survival of the planet as a human habitat.

installations on islands it claims in the South China Sea as proof of the country’s aggressive, expansionist intentions. Thus far no one has suggested that the claims themselves are illegitimate — only that other countries, particularly Vietnam and the Philippines, make competing claims. Whatever the resolution of the matter, this construction would give the Chinese at most one overseas military installation — compared to the 700-plus bases occupied by U.S. forces, costing upward of $150 billon a year. China’s armed forces are half again as large as the United States’ (2.2 million to 1.4), but China’s population is four times that of the United States. More importantly, China’s People’s Liberation Army is responsible for patrolling an 8,000-mile border with a not-alwaysfriendly Russia. The American military does not have responsibility for our borders. But almost 200,000 U.S. military members are stationed beyond our borders — while the Chinese have none. Although the Chinese have been almost doubling their military budget every year for the past six, it still only spends about a quarter as much money as the United States, which spends as much as the rest of the world combined. The Chinese regrettably harass, intimidate, and occasionally incarcerate those who speak out against the government, curbing individual rights to free expression. But a major reason for their present economic difficulties is that they haven’t abandoned their long-held policy of a right to a job and job security for workers. Hence the Chinese government does not close many of the “zombie factories,” the stateowned factories that have become non-productive, especially in the steel and cement sectors. These kinds of figures and policies in comparative perspective could be expanded tenfold. And other arguments could be made on Russia’s behalf. But the point should be clear. To a non-ideologue, the nation most concerned with power, influence, and expansion is the United States, hands down. And this was the case even before our invasions of Afghanistan, Iraq, and with NATO cover, Libya, or the widespread use of drones throughout the Middle East. To follow the pope’s advice, the Obama administration and its successors must marshal arguments to at least initially forestall negative public opinion and grant a measure of trust that President Xi’s actions do not betoken a thirst for any kind of world domination. Perhaps he (and Putin) might genuinely care about the wellbeing of his peoples and the fate of the planet. Equally challenging, of course, is to get President Xi (and Putin) to trust us, because our past words and deeds have provided so many reasons from them not to.

A New Agenda Assuming that appropriate regrets are expressed at the proper time, sufficient to alert the Chinese that the game has changed, let us briefly examine a few specific areas where Sino-U.S. relations might be transformed by thinking cooperatively rather than competitively. On the following five issues — North Korea, the South China Sea, naval competition, Taiwan, and the economy — the two countries could indeed deepen trust and lessen suspicion. Believing that only even stronger sanctions can bring North Korea to the negotiating table on nuclear disarmament, Secretary of State John Kerry is pressing China to join in imposing them. China, however, is reluctant to do so, even though it has become sorely peeved at its neighbor in recent years. One thing the U.S. could offer in return for Chinese cooperation would be a pledge not to station any American troops or nuclear weapons in North Korea when the two countries reunite, as sooner or later they must. Such a pledge would clearly restrict our future options, but it is almost certainly worth the effort. On the dispute in the South China Sea, the United States should first make clear to the Chinese that it understands and sympathizes with their legitimate security interests in the area just as Washington claims the same in the Caribbean. Second, rather than suggest a legalistic manner of hemming China in, the United States should show its deep commitment to the need for maritime law among all nations by signing the Law of the Sea, as 166 other nations The “Threats” of China and Russia Critics point to China’s construction of military (including China) did years ago. Then Washington

hen we talk of progress, we first of all have to be clear what it means. My comments are not going to be India-centric, although they need to appear from Indian perspective which I think will be useful. The dictionary definition of progress is movement towards a defined goal which means before we can define progress, we have to be quite clear as to what our goal is going to be. For a politician, it could be to rise to the top to become President or Prime Minister. For a company it would be to make the wise profits. For a nation, it could be on one hand to increase material progress and on the other hand do for the human welfare. I think it is very important whichever goal we chose, we’ve got to integrate both these factors. We have to integrate goals as well as equity. Growth by itself is not enough if you have the great number of billionaires traveling every year and a waste of number of people suffering and even dying in poverty. You cannot call it progress. In fact progress involves all to this last as John Ruskin said, so we must realize that our progress has got better. We have to realize that there are still 2 billion people on Planet Earth who still live on or below the poverty line. And to my mind that is the great index of progress. Progress doesn’t simply mean making more hydrogen bombs or making more weaponry or building higher skyscrapers. Progress means a more just and equitable society. It is very important that this softer and more compassionate approach to progress should now be on our minds. We judge progress by GDP. That was a purely material way of doing it. There is the human development index because it dealt

should promise to end the provocative reconnaissance flights close to the Chinese mainland and invite all the disputants to settle the various conflicts in accordance with maritime law, with ourselves guaranteeing impartiality in the proceedings. On naval issues more generally, the United States should impress upon the Chinese that their single aircraft carrier — a retrofitted old Soviet model — is no match for 10 in the U.S. navy, and that it will be very expensive to build another nine to catch up. China wants to keep open the sea lanes in the Straits of Malacca as well as the South China Sea, through which it imports over 90 percent of its oil. It would be much better if a number of ships in the Chinese navy joined the United States and all other willing nations to form a “1000 ship navy,” as admiral Mike Mullen called his idea when he formulated it shortly before becoming chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. Fleshed out, the idea is to have large, coordinated mini-fleets under general U.S. leadership patrolling the oceans as protection against piracy, smuggling, drug running, and terrorism, and capable of providing humanitarian aid in relatively short order to victims of typhoons, tsunamis, hurricanes, and other natural disasters. This would give China and all other maritime nations in the region the security they need and save them the cost of a huge navy buildup. It would be cheaper for the United States as well, and of great humanitarian benefit around the entire globe. The United States will continue to promise to protect Taiwan from outside aggression. But if China pledges never to attempt to take the island by force, Washington will pledge in return never to sell or give it any armaments in the future. On economic issues, China has begun to bring its finances into equilibrium even as it struggles with its “zombie factories.” Beijing has also asked the International Monetary Fund for special drawing rights, a complicated affair that in essence would allow the yuan into the club of elite currencies, enabling much greater foreign investment, and thereby hastening the necessary transition from an export-led focus on production to a consumer-driven import economy. Such a transition is necessary if China is going to make its state-owned factories productive again and regain its position of being the major engine of the global economy, which is important for everyone. By not vetoing China’s request at the IMF meetings toward the end of the year, the United States runs a risk of the yuan replacing the dollar as the world’s currency in the near future. At the same time, approval of such a measure would be a huge boost to the Chinese economy, a significant boost to the U.S. economy, and therefore a good stimulus for other economies as well. So Washington should not veto Beijing’s bid. With a few agreements like these in place, both sides might generate enough trust to discuss more difficult issues, not the least of which is strengthening the United Nations. As the world grows more chaotic, international institutions seem increasingly incapable of reversing the trend. Neither the IMF nor the World Bank is able to stabilize the world’s financial markets, and the development of an Asian alternative shows no sign of helping matters (though giving China special drawing rights at the IMF would help coordinate inter-bank efforts at stabilization). The EU might disintegrate, dividing into creditor and debtor countries. There seems nothing constructive for NATO to do. UN peacekeeping forces aren’t keeping any. Indeed, the UN has not ended any conflict in the last 25 years. Virtually no one pays any attention to the International Criminal Court (least of all the United States). A globalized world, like it or not, is in dire need of world institutions of government and economics. A reformed UN is right now the best candidate for the task of such governance and economic regulation, but the cultural diversity between and within the member states will make the reformation difficult. If China and the United States can bridge their myriad differences to generate enough trust to solve mutual problems, it would be a critical first step in re-injecting moral purpose into the international institutions the world so desperately requires.

The importance of inclusiveness for the notion of progress – a word from India Karan Singh

with education and health and with other parameters. I think now we need a much broader definition of all-round progress, of integrated progress. That to my mind is the new definition of progress towards which we should move. In India, we have made progress despite tremendous problems. We have pulled 3 hundred million people out of poverty. But there are still large numbers of people there and our work is not completed. Our constitution gives us fundamental rights to which we have now added recently the right to education, the right to information, the right to one hundred days of employment in rural areas and so on. So what we are trying to do is to use the sources of our industrial growth and put them into the welfare of the last privileged sections of our society. I think when we talk of progress we have got to realize that it is a multidimensional concept. It is a concept that covers entire the gamit of human life on this planet. Let me say two important things before I close: Firstly, we are moving into a global society whether we like it or not. Science and technology have created a global society and are pushing us to a global society. Therefore we have now developed global concepts. We can no longer be mired in pre-global concepts. National consciousness is all very fine. Surely the time has now come when we have to

move beyond that. From national citizenship we have moved forward to global citizenship, for example the problems of the environment. This cannot be solved on a national basis. It can only be solved if the whole world community coordinates and cooperates. Progress on environmental restoration and preservation will depend on our cooperation, similarly progress on peace. We see the rise of fanatisms and fundamentalisms — all thoughts of strange forms of development and ideas which we thought we had left behind us in the 20th century, But we have to deal with them, we have to address them, and we have to see that the forces of love and harmony and compassion and co-operation become stronger than the forces moving towards hatred and fanatacism and violence. And for that, it is really important to remember what Mahatma Gandhi said: “There is enough in this world for every person’s need but not enough for one man’s greed”. The movement from greed to need also to my mind is progress. And now I am going to talk about another dimension which perhaps you may find somehow unusal: What about our inner progress? Life is not a meaningless journey from womb to graveyard. It is an exciting adventure in the growth of conciousness. It is an opportunity for us to use all that

Henry Rosemont, Jr. is distinguished professor emeritus at St. Mary’s College of Maryland and a contributor to Foreign Policy In Focus.

we have been given or inherited in order to increase our inner strength. The love within us, the compassion, the understanding with in us. Every religion teaches that what the Bible talks about enlightens every man, the inner light, the Sufis call it “nur Illahi”, the Buddhists call it nature. The Indian saints also find a similar expression. I have seen that great being shining like a thousand suns beyond the darkness. That is a light which we must find. Francis Thompson in one of his poems has a marvelous verse: “Not where the wheeling systems darken and our benumbed conceiving soars! The drift of pinions, would we hearken, Beats at our own clay-shuttered doors”. Do we have a blended life of the spirit? Are we moving towards that in particular for measuring progress inwardly? It doesn’t make sense just to make progress externally when we are tortured by hatred, jealousy and violence. That would be of no use. The human psychological condition is fragile, fractured and fragmented, it has to be healed and it can only be healed if we develop the light that is in all of us. That is an idea which I would like to bring to full awareness from India. Which road are we going to take? Are we going to take the role of violence, of fanaticism, fundamentalism, hatred and of war? Or are going to take the road of inclusiveness, of compassion, of interfaith understanding and peace? That is a choice before all of us. This article is taken from a speech entitled “The notion of Progress, Equality, Human Dignity and Development. The quality of Life and Social Justice in the case of India” delivered by Karan Singh during the Conference on the Notion of Progress in the Diversity of World Cultures organized, in particular, by the United Nations in New York (May-June 2015)

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Technology in Transforming India M. Gopiramon Singh Computer Instructor St. Joseph’s College, Jakhama, Nagaland

igitization of all government works is very much essential to deal with problems like corruption, help provide transparent and efficient governance and bridge the rich-poor divide. It is very true too. We are indeed very happy to learn the interest of the central government towards the policies and programs made towards achieving this mission and insist states to move for the transformation. We are hoping to see our county that is fully transparent, efficient and cost effective public service delivery, corruption free, thus providing better access, equity and social empowerment to the citizens. Knowing the needs and demands of the people, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday the 1st July 2015 launched the ‘Digital India Week” as part of the larger initiative to empower the people and extend services better with the use of Information technology and its tools. He also launched “Narendra Modi Mobile Apps”. For this scheme, the Prime Minister has already been named chairman of a high-powered monitoring committee and all existing and ongoing e-governance initiatives will be revamped to align them with the principles of “Digital India”. The vision of digital India programme aims at inclusive growth in areas of electronic services, products, manufacturing and job opportunities etc. During the recent visit of Prime Minister Narendra Modi to Facebook, Silicon Valley, California, USA, he spoke his Government’s vision towards transforming India on a scale “perhaps, unmatched in human history” that would touch the lives of those living in the farthest corners of the country and also change the way the nation “will live and work”. He further said, “Since my government came to office we attacked poverty by using power of networks and mobile phones to launch a new era of empowerment.” Mr. Modi wants to connect 600 million Indians in areas to Internet services as a part of his Digital India campaign. Mr. Zuckerberk is the founder of Internet.org as well as a project that is providing free internet access in developing world. In the last couple of months there has been a lot of hue and cry especially in Delhi about the successor of 3G services, 4G services and complaints. On 4G network, consumers should get internet speed that will allow high definition video streaming with zero buffering; movie downloading in less than 30 minutes and entire photo albums uploaded in less than five minutes or uploading at least two high resolution photos per second. As necessary spectrum auction is done telecom giants may roll out 4G services very soon in the entire country, testing of which is currently going on in several parts of India. Some of the companies are already getting criticism in the initial stage of their trial for being low speed service and call drops. Despite all these issues I believe they will be able to build out its infrastructure more effectively and bring its 4G network to the people without slow down or call drops. Here, in the state of Nagaland too on 27th May, 2015 e-Naga Summit was held with a mission to engage the best minds from the four pillars of the summit Academia, Industries, Government and Entrepreneurs to empower the people with new ideas, innovations and solutions to transform the region through ICT. A lot of discussions on various issue, challenges and opportunities were discussed in the house and were made aware to concerned authorities and public. NEILIT Kohima published articles on “Digital Literacy” as a part of the Digital India week. The writer emphasized the need and importance of digital literacy in the country. He further explained about the formation of National Digital Literacy Mission (NDLM) with the vision, initially to provide Information Communication and Technology (ITC) training to 10 lakh persons, one in every eligible household in selected blocks in each state/UT of the country. The level of training under the scheme, implementation process and NEILIT’s initiatives were well explained. Another article on “Digital Locker” was also published which explains about how an individual with an Aadhaar and any department can keep and share their important files secured and safe in “digital locker”. Nagaland chief Minister Office has launched its official website to make the office people-friendly. The website, www.chiefministernagalnd.in, launched on 21th September 2015 by Chief Minister, TR Zeliang would contain events and functions attended by the chief minister along with photos. Important speeches of the chief ministers of Nagaland are also made available on this website. The introduction of an interactive page where people can interact with the chief minister’s office with the intention of enabling the people to express their views and opinions on major issues is in the pipeline. Over the past few years we see a surge of starts-ups- be it ecommerce or born on the web companies. eVisas for tourism, wifi connectivities in railway stations and many more initiatives and projects- all of which help build a true “Digital India”. To speed up and implement whatever the projects taken up successfully in this region too, concerned authorities should give top most priority to such initiatives. The lowering of entry barriers and challenges will help successful implementation in the years to come. For many of us the technical terms are not familiar and allergic. We resist changing from traditional to technical while using the services that is just in the fingertips. Using big phones by youngsters is considered still extravagant, not necessity when Government is ready to change from eGovernance to mGovernance which mean mobile governance. In the last decade, we have seen mobile technology transforming the way our economy, business and people operate. Every organization whether commercial or government is improving the way we interact and transact. Mobile and social have completely change the way we do business. The proliferation of mobile in India makes it a ubiquitous platform from entertainment to transaction; from connectivity to productivity. For many activities in life we can’t be separated from the new technology. When we look at combining mobile with other technologis like increasing IT consumability with cloud, insights with data and connections with social, the possibilities are endless. This vary gift is made for us to make our life easy, accessible, participate and secure.

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

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PM pitches for currency-less India's budget cuts hurt fight banking to curb black money against malnutrition: Maneka New Delhi, OctOber 19 (reuterS): India's main programme to fight child malnutrition has been hit by budget cuts that make it difficult to pay wages of millions of health workers, a cabinet minister said on Monday in a rare public criticism of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's policies. Modi's government in February slashed social sector budgets to boost infrastructure spending in a bid to fasten the pace of economic recovery. States were asked to fill the gap from the larger share of federal taxes they receive from New Delhi. But the cuts drew criticism for blunting India's efforts to tackle one of the world's highest rates of child malnutrition. Four of 10 stunted children in the world are Indian and about 1.5 million children die annually before turning five. Maneka Gandhi, the women and child welfare minister who oversees a scheme to feed more than 100 million poor people, said the current budget was only enough to pay salaries of her 2.7 million health workers until January.

Women and Child Welfare minister Maneka Gandhi, works on a computer before an interview with Reuters at her office in New Delhi on October 19. (REUTERS Photo)

"We still have problems because our cut has still not been restored. Literally, it's a month-to-month suspense on whether we can meet wages," Gandhi told Reuters in an interview. "It really calls for huge attention." She said the February budget cut, which saw her ministry's budget slashed by half to $1.6 billion, had hit her plans to strengthen the fight against

Government issues model guidelines for foster care New Delhi, OctOber 19 (iANS): The union ministry of women and child development on Monday issued model guidelines for foster care. The model guidelines on foster care detail the procedures, roles and responsibilities of stakeholders, along with various aspects related to the implementation of the foster care program in the districts. "These guidelines have been developed through a consultative process involving representatives from states/ union territories, non-governmental organisations, civil society, academicians, experts and organisations working on alternative care," the ministry said in a statement. The IEC (Information, Education and Communication) material for supporting the foster carer/parents on helpful tips, the rewards and challenges of a foster parent, and a summary card on steps on becoming a foster carer are also covered in the model foster care guidelines. "These guidelines have been strengthened by providing additional formats for preparing case study of the child, application form for the foster carer/parents to apply, tools for counselling before and during the process to the child, the foster carer/parents and the biological parents of that child, if available," it said. "These guidelines may be adopted or adapted as per the requirement of the state/urban territory," it added.

Bihar polls: 27% candidates in 3rd phase have criminal cases New Delhi, OctOber 19 (iANS): Around 27% of candidates in the third phase of Bihar assembly elections have a criminal record, a report by a think tank said on Monday. According to the Association for Democratic Reform (ADR) and National Election Watch (NEW), of the 808 candidates, 215, or 27%, have declared criminal cases against them. Of these, 162, or 20%, have declared serious criminal cases, including cases related to murder, attempt to murder, communal disharmony, kidnapping, and crimes against women. The report said that at least 31 candidates have declared cases related to murder. In their respective affidavits, Ajay Kumar, an independent candidate from Kumhrarh constituency, has declared eight charges related to murder, while Rajeev Ranjan Singh of the Samras Samaj Party from Digha constituency has declared 7 charges related to murder. Pradeep Kumar of the Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) from Dumraon constituency and Anant Kumar Singh, an independent candidate from Mokama constituency, have each declared five charges related to murder against them. Voting for the third phase is scheduled for October 28.

malnutrition. Gandhi said that even before the cuts the food programme was in urgent need of modernization, with lax supervision of health workers using training programmes not updated in the last four decades and the food on offer she described as "rubbish." She said about half the food was lost due to mismanagement.

Reuters reported in May that Gandhi had privately sought additional funds from the finance minister after the budget cut. She also warned him the reduced funding could backfire politically if focus on her programmes is reduced. The government in July approved an additional $618 million for her ministry. Gandhi indicated that

was not enough. "It's not a question of giving a little bit back ... we actually need every little bit to pay workers and retrain them," she said. Modi's federal budget changes have affected several social sectors in recent months. They have delayed salaries to millions of health workers in the national health scheme and the AIDS control programme. The finance ministry says social budgets have not been squeezed and states will pitch in with the difference. But many states are cash-strapped and cite confusion about new the funding arrangement with New Delhi. An official at Gandhi's ministry, who did not wish to be named, said states had cited fiscal strains and conveyed they were not willing to fund salaries. Gandhi, however, said she was hopeful the programme will revive. "It will come back," Gandhi said, adding that finance ministry officials had assured her of more funds. "...Nobody can afford to let this programme go."

New Delhi, OctOber 19 (iANS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday pitched for currency-less banking across the country to bring illegal income under tax net. "The future of banking would not just be premises-less and paper-less but also eventually currencyless, and this would help curb black money," he

said at a launch function of a branch of private sector lender IDFC. Modi said the banking sector, undergoing major transformation, was poised to achieve a big boost in growth in rural areas which would be similar to the growth achieved by the telecom sector some years ago. He also described the

banking sector reforms being undertaken by the central government in areas like senior appointments and empowering bank management through zero-interference. Union Finance Minister Arun Jaitley and Minister of State for Finance Jayant Sinha were also present on the occasion, the PMO said in a statement.

Pensioners may face criminal action for giving wrong info New Delhi, OctOber 19 (Pti): Pensioners giving false information to the government while seeking its permission for joining an NGO or private firm within 2 years after their retirement may face criminal proceedings. Making this clear, the ministry of personnel has amended existing rules and made it mandatory for the pensioners to declare that the NGO or the firm they propose to join is not involved in activities which are in conflict with or prejudicial to India's foreign relations, national security and domestic harmony. They need to declare that they have not been privy to sensitive or strategic information in the last three years of service, which is directly related to the areas of interest or work of the organisation, they propose to join, the new rules said. The move assumes significance as the government has taken action against several nongovernment organisations for allegedly

misusing foreign grant for anti-national work. Besides, they need to give complete details of the company, they propose to join, like its PAN or Tax Identification Number, address and nature of work under the changed rules. Pensioners will have to give a declaration saying they "agree to withdraw from the commercial employment in case of any objection by the government". They need to declare that they have not been privy to sensitive or strategic information in the last 3 years of service, which is directly related to the areas of interest or work of the organisation, they propose to join, the new rules said. The pensioners need to give a mandatory undertaking affirming in the event of any of the information given by them is found to be false, the permission may be withdrawn without assigning any reason and that the government may consider appropriate action including "criminal proceedings".

CBI response sought on allegation Jagdish Tytler influenced witness New Delhi, OctOber 19 (iANS): A court here on Monday sought the Central Bureau of Investigation's (CBI) response on allegations that Congress leader Jagdish Tytler tried to influence witnesses in a 1984 anti-Sikh riots case against him. Additional Chief Metropolitan Magistrate Saurabh Pratap Singh Laler asked CBI to clarify the efforts made by it to ascertain claims of controversial arms dealer Abhishek Verma that Tytler tried to influence one of the witnesses by giving him a hefty sum of money and promising to settle his son abroad. The court has fixed the matter for October 28 after hearing the submission of senior advocate H.S. Phoolka, appearing for victim/complainant Lakhvinder Kaur, whose husband Badal Singh was

killed during the riots, that in view the seriousness of the offence, the court should not accept the closure report. The court was hearing a petition filed by Lakhvinder Kaur against the CBI's closure report - its third - giving a clean chit to Congress leader Tytler for his alleged role in the violence. Phoolka, who is representing the victims, said the CBI's investigation was "faulty, tainted, dishonest and perfunctory". The agency twice earlier gave a clean chit to the Congress leader. In April 2013, a sessions court rejected the closure report and ordered the agency to further investigate the killing. The CBI did that but again filed another closure report on December 24, 2014 saying that there was not sufficient evidence to proceed against Tytler. An Artist give final touches to idols of Goddess Durga ahead of the festival in New Delhi. (PTI Photo)

President Pranab calls for tolerance as intolerance peaks New Delhi, OctOber 19 (iANS): President Pranab Mukherjee on Monday again appealed for tolerance as Hindu activists attacked a Jammu and Kashmir legislator with ink while the Shiv Sena forced the BCCI to call off talks with the PCB on reviving cricketing ties between India and Pakistan. And in Bengaluru, BJP activists heckled a young Australian man for sporting a tattoo of a Hindu goddess on his leg. Although no complaint was filed, police vowed to take up the incident "seriously". In a repetition of what the Shiv Sena did to noted journalist Sudheendra Kulkarni in Mumbai, members of the little known Hindu Sena smeared ink on independent Kashmir legislator Engineer Rahid's face here. Police detained two suspects after the attack outside the Press

Club shortly after he had spoken about a fire bomb attack in Udhampur that left a truck cleaner from the Kashmir Valley dead. Rashid's face was smeared with ink, and the black liquid spilled on to his clothes. An associate of Rashid was also targeted with ink. Rashid was earlier this month thrashed by BJP legislators in the Jammu and Kashmir assembly for hosting a beef party. The state's BJP Deputy Chief Minister Nirmal Singh later apologized on behalf of his party. The Hindu Sena claimed responsibility for the ink attack. The Shiv Sena showed aggression again in Mumbai as some 70 activists barged into the office of BCCI president Shashank Manohar against his move to hold talks with his Pakistani counterpart Shahryar Khan. The Shiv Sainiks carried a

black flag and raised slogans like "Pakistan murdabad", "Shashank Manohar murdabad" and "Shahryar Khan go back". Later, police detained more than two dozen activists. A protester said the Sena won't allow any cricketing relations with Pakistan till it stopped killing Indian soldiers and civilians. There was speculation that the talks between the Board of Control for Cricket in India and the Pakistan Control Board might be shifted to New Delhi. That didn't happen. Instead, BCCI Secretary Anurag Thakur, a BJP member of the Lok Sabha, announced that the Test series between India and Pakistan would not take place in December. But Thakur denounced the Sena. "I condemn this attack because you cannot barge into the BCCI office and force cancella-

tion of the talks. In a democracy, you can protest but you can do it on the streets but you can't barge into anyone's office, home or headquarters," he said. Monday's was the second major protest in a fortnight by the Shiv Sena against Pakistan. The Sena first forced the cancellation of Pakistani ghazal maestro Ghulam Ali's concerts in Mumbai and Pune, and then attacked journalist Sudheendra Kulkarni before he hosted the launch of a book by former Pakistani foreign minister Khurshid Mahmud Kasuri. In Lahore, Pakistan's Punjab assembly urged the government to approach the UN to get the Shiv Sena declared a terrorist outfit. In Bengaluru, Deputy Commisioner of Police Sandeep Patil said action would be taken against those who heckled the Australian, Matthew Gordon, 21.

He had a tattoo on his left leg of Hindu goddess Yellamma. The heckling occurred at Konark restaurant in downtown when Gordon was seated with his girl friend Emily Kassianou, 20. "A dozen people walked up to me and threatened to skin my leg if I did not remove the tattoo and apologise to them," Gordon told police. A constable took the BJP activists and the Australian pair to a police station to sort out the issue. The BJP activists claimed they lectured the Australians on Hindu religion. In faraway Birbhum district in West Bengal, President Mukherjee made a passionate plea for tolerance. "We celebrate diversity, we promote tolerance, we accept dissent. If it wasn't there, India's cilization couldn't have survived for 5,000 years," he said.

Indian roots for Nobel malaria drug? 'Mobile phones linked to literacy, prosperity'

KOlKAtA, OctOber 19 (iANS): A senior Indian scientist has claimed that the malaria cure artemisinin, whose discovery fetched a Chinese scientist the Nobel prize in medicine this year, has roots in India. Hyderabad-based Sunil Kumar Verma has fuelled a debate on the basis of this year's Nobel Prize in medicine awarded to scientist Youyou Tu for the discovery of artemisinin, an active compound extracted from a medicinal plant called artemisia annua that is used in malaria therapy. The herb is wellknown in Chinese traditional medicine. Verma, in his Facebook post, has said artemisinin was a variant of artemisin and it was mentioned in scientific literature published over 100 years ago. To buttress his claim, Verma uploaded a snapshot of the book titled "Indian Medicinal Plants" published in 1918 by Lieutenant Colonel K.R. Kirtikar and Major

B.D. Basu, which documents the use of artemisin to cure "intermittent and remittent fever", the common phrase for malarial fever, till 1880. "Until that time, malaria was known in India with its symptoms i.e intermittent and remittent fever for which the use of artemisin was described in above verses," said Verma, a former Commonwealth scholar and a PhD from Oxford University, in his Facebook post dated October 7. Verma said the "name of artemisia species found in India is Ajavayan (ajwain) that is an integral part of our home kitchen". Challenging the grounds, Verma, principal scientist at Centre for Cellular and Molecular Biology (CCMB), questioned: "If the above knowledge is documented in the book named 'Indian Medicinal Plants' written a hundred years ago, how come artemisin became a traditional

Chinese medicine and not Indian traditional medicine?" "Even if it was used in China too (other than India) as traditional medicine for the treatment of intermittent fever (malaria), then the credit for this knowledge to the use of artemisin and its purification should be given to both India and China and not China alone," he said. The post has attracted over 600 shares so far and other Indian researchers have contributed to the growing debate. Some argued that the species mentioned in the book Artemisia maritima is not ajwain while there were posts that stressed on validating the knowledge recorded in Indian scriptures through modern scientific techniques. There were counter arguments asserting that though Tu was aided by Chinese folk medicine, the Nobel was not awarded to the Chinese remedy itself.

MuMbAi, OctOber 19 (iANS): Households owning mobile phones enjoy a higher level of economic prosperity and literacy compared to those which do not, claims a new report released here on Monday. The 'Mobile Multiplier Study' conducted by Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS) and Tata Docomo revealed that while 98 percent of postgraduate households in Maharashtra owned a mobile, the figure dropped steeply to 39.1 percent in homes of nonliterates. Sixty-seven percent of mobile-owning homes enjoyed a higher level of economic prosperity, compared to others, with 90 percent of those in the urban areas, revealing a clear correlation between mobile phone ownership and both economic and wider measures of social wellbeing. On a national scale, 62 percent of mobile-owning

households enjoyed economic prosperity with this figure at 50 percent in the rural areas, claims the study which aggregated India's largest Census data covering nearly 100,000 responses. "Mobile telephony displays all characteristics of a genuine public good, its use is associated with economic prosperity or higher consumption, besides higher literacy, life expectancy, educational attainment and overall living standards as captured through Human Development Index, especially in an urban context," said TISS's Prof. Bino Paul. Commenting on literacy, Paul said mobile ownership in households of graduates was 93.2 percent and 98 percent in homes of postgraduates, but fell sharply to 39.1 percent in illiterate households. Mobile ownership increased by 10 percentage points once a household be-

came just literate, meaning the family head can merely read and write and the probability of owning a mobile was more than 1.5 times compared to an illiterate household. On the other hand, in rural illiterate households, the proportion of mobile owners was 40 percent, but only 20 percent in urban illiterate households. There is a significant number of households in India where the millennial generation (a person who became an adult in 2000) is heading the family. The millennial generation is the most sophisticated user of technology, aware and having access to 'new money' and they want to use technology to make the difference in their lives. In Maharashtra, the proportion of households owning a mobile is 64.8 percent where a millennial heads the family, but this extends to

more than 80 percent in Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand and Kerala, but below 50 percent in West Bengal, Odisha, Jharkhand and the north-eastern states. The overall mobile phone ownership in the state stands at 83.6 percent in urban households and 52.6 percent in rural households. In fact, the national average of proportion of households headed by a millennial and owning a mobile is marginally higher than the households where the family head is a senior citizen. "It is evident that the power of mobiles is leapfrogging with progression of technology and communication... The second wave of mobile revolution in India has already begun, but will reach its full potential only if access can be extended even further and deeper," said Tata Teleservices Ltd. president (mobility) Elango Thambiah.

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Yemen’s abundant guns fuel its messy civil war

MArIb, OCtOber 19 (reuters): Celebratory tracer fire from a wedding lights up the night sky over Marib, a city that is heavily armed even by the standards of Yemen, where the ready availability of weapons helped start civil war and is now preventing anyone coming out on top. Yemenis often say there are three guns for every person, a boast that has become an urgent concern in a country where the United Nations says the humanitarian situation is “critical”. The precise number of weapons is impossible to verify, but the profusion of arms on display in Marib makes the three-to-one claim look not far off. Almost all of the men walking in the city centre, their cheeks full of the mild narcotic qat leaf, had an assault rifle slung across a shoulder; many of them also sported pistols in garish holsters or had hand grenades in jacket pockets. More than 5,400 people have been killed since March in a conflict perpetuated by shifting alliances based on region, religion, tribe and drawn into a Sau-

di-Iranian Cold War. Easy access to weapons has enabled widely ranging groups to enter the fighting, including Islamist militants who have seized control of the port city of Mukalla, several hundred kilometres (miles) east of Marib in the Hadramawt region. United Nations experts cited the abundance of arms in Yemen as a regional worry in 2013, when al Qaeda linked militants already had a major base in the south, but the war has given such worries even greater urgency. Houthi militia, allied to Iran, and troops loyal to former president Ali Abdullah Saleh, were closing in on Marib a month ago, but were forced back by local fighters, some trained by Gulf countries, which assisted them with air strikes. The Houthis and Saleh’s forces have now been pushed into the hills 30 km away, but the periodic sound of distant explosions is constant evidence in Marib that the war remains only a short drive away. A slight 18-year old in a brown robe and turquoise headscarf, rifle dangling

casually over his arm, said the first thing he did when his village of Arhab near the capital Sanaa was overrun by the Houthis was to go to a famous arms market. “I went to Jihana and bought weapons. Then I came to Marib. That was four months ago. Now, God willing, we will fight the Houthis back. Soon we will be in Sanaa,” he said, identifying himself only by the nickname ‘Abu Arhab”.

a range of regional and international powers, the constant fighting in nearby countries like Somalia and the disintegration of the army have facilitated the influx of arms. On the southern edge of Marib, near its 3,000-year old Sabaean temples and an ancient ruined city, the damage to a small hamlet revealed the high-water mark of the Houthi advance. A few soldiers were sweeping a field for landmines. The forecourt roof of a petrol station had been staved in by an airstrike, the side of a mosque had been punched through by a shell and the facades of two nearby adobe houses built in the pretty local style were sprayed with bullet holes. Further back on the road into the desert, near several of the checkpoints erected every few kilometres, often around an oil drum between traffic lanes, sat small rusting tanks with rounded turrets that appeared to date from decades ago.

HEAVY WEAPONS At Marib’s gun market, a Kalashnikov assault rifle sells for a few hundred dollars and a hand grenade for $30, said Yemeni soldiers who accompanied Reuters on a visit to the city last week, and who all bought their weapons locally. Heavier weapons are also available, they said, including rocket propelled grenades, mortars and light artillery - popular items with local tribal leaders long before the war began and used as much to impress followers as for any martial value. Wars in the 1960s, VOLATILE ENVIRON1980s, 1990s and last de- MENT cade, the involvement of In this volatile envi-

A Yemeni soldier rides a pick-up truck on which a machine gun is mounted, in Marib, Yemen on October 15. (REUTERS)

ronment, weapons are often customised: an assault rifle turned tommy gun via the addition of a big circular magazine, an anti-aircraft canon mounted in place of a machine gun on the back of a pick-up truck, three fighters sitting proudly behind. Among groups of soldiers and irregular fighters in civilian clothes, the merits of, and problems with, their weapons is a frequent topic of conver-

sation. While most are purchased from Marib’s market, the guns of a lucky few who have been trained in Saudi Arabia to fight the Houthis were given them by Gulf states. However, whatever training these soldiers received in Saudi Arabia, they still handle weapons with casual carelessness rather than respect. In cars on bumpy roads, rifles juggled around, muzzles pointing first at one pas-

New radiation therapy better Indonesian province tears down for lung cancer treatment churches after religious violence New YOrK, OCtOber 19 (IANs): A new radiation therapy, which has already been in use to treat prostate, brain, and head and neck cancers, also reduces chemotherapy side effects when administered in those afflicted with lung cancer, new research has found. When patients with locally advanced non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) received intensity modulated radiation therapy (IMRT), they had less severe lung toxicity and were able to better tolerate their chemotherapy, compared to patients who received conventional radiation therapy, the findings showed. “IMRT was developed more than a decade ago and because it has been shown to reduce toxicity, it has been accepted to treat prostate, brain, and head and neck cancers,” said the study’s lead author Stephen Chun from The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Centre in the US. But “this the first analysis of a prospective clinical trial to show a reduction of toxicity associated with IMRT in locally advanced lung cancer and could lead to a major change in the way radiation therapy is delivered for the disease”, Chun pointed out. For decades, three-dimensional conformal radiation therapy (3-D CRT) has been the standard of care for the treatment of lung cancer. The technique shapes radiation beams aimed in straight lines to match the shape of the tumour. In contrast, IMRT is a newer, more-advanced technique that sculpts and molds radiation beams to tumour targets, using substantially more complex radiation beam arrangements than 3D-CRT.

Tensions remain high after mob violence ACeH sINGKIL, OCtOber 19 (reuters): Authorities in Indonesia’s conservative Aceh province on Monday began tearing down several small Christian churches after hardline Muslims demanded their closure, citing a lack of building permits, and following religious violence. Tensions are high among the ethnically and religiously diverse population of Aceh Singkil, where last week a mob burned down a church, leaving one person dead and forcing thousands of Christians to flee the area. Armed police and military troops have been deployed to the area and evacuees have returned. Indonesia has the world’s largest Muslim population and

the vast majority of its citizens practice a moderate form of the religion. Aceh is its only province to implement Islamic Sharia law as it was granted autonomy as part of a 2005 peace agreement that ended decades of separatist violence. Police in Aceh Singkil district used sledgehammers and axes to tear down the churches - little more than small, wooden structures - as Christian members of the community looked on, many of them weeping. “Whether or not we agree, we are going ahead with it,” said Paima Brutu, 35, caretaker of one Protestant church that was closed. He added the church had about 100 members. “We have applied for the building permit again and again so at this point all we’re asking the government is to be allowed to have that permit,” he said. The closures come after a

meeting on Sunday of local political and religious figures, including Christians, in which all sides agreed to close the houses of worship, officials present at the meeting said. Muslim residents, including members of the hardline group Islamic Defenders Front, had demanded that 10 churches be closed. “On a day to day basis, the communities live in peace with each other and there is no pressure to close down these churches,” said Genti Brutu, the chief of Siompin village in Aceh Singkil where at least three churches were torn down. “But what we are told is that it is a matter of permits so we have to abide by the rules. Dozens of armored security vehicles patrolled the streets of a cluster of villages where at least 10 churches are slated to be demolished in the coming days.

Myanmar: Changes sweep through Htay Kho village ahead of elections

An ethnic Kayaw woman stands outside her home at Htaykho village in the Kayah state, Myanmar. With about 30,000 members, the Kayaw are one of the smallest ethnic minorities among Myanmar’s 135 groups. Their village has for decades been off-limits, as armed rebels fought the military before a recent ceasefire stopped the bloody conflict here. The rebels in the area have put down their guns and taken to the hills to grow rice and corn. (REUTERS File Photo)

HtAY KHO, OCtOber 19 (reuters): Htay Kho, a remote village tucked away between the valleys of this ragged strip of eastern Myanmar, was for decades offlimits as armed rebels fought the military before a recent ceasefire stopped the bloody conflict. Now the semi-civilian government of President Thein Sein and rebels from eight armed groups have signed a wider peace deal, although the pact fell short of the nationwide accord the ruling party had hoped to trumpet ahead of a Nov.8 general election. But for the Kayaw people of Htay Kho - and millions from myriad other ethnic groups living in similar villages that pepper the fringes of this diverse country - the upcoming vote is about more than

just the fragile peace process. With its lack of access to running water, jobs and proper education, Htay Kho, some 480 km (300 miles) northeast of the commercial capital, Yangon, is Myanmar writ small. The election comes at a time of sweeping social and economic change, as villagers use the newlyopened borders to leave for Malaysia and Thailand in search of jobs. Reintegration with the outside world has sparked a debate about whether to abandon traditional costumes of the Kayaw women, famous for brass coils worn around their calves and ankles. “We are tired of being poor,” said Tawnyo, the village headman, who like most Kayaw uses only one name. “We don’t have enough

clothes for our children and some- hours to the nearby hills with a bastimes not enough food. This needs ket so heavy she needs help to load it on her back. to change first.” “We mix rice with corn because YEARS OF ISOLATION it’s easier to grow in the When the sun sets behind the high mountains,” she said. mist-shrouded hills, the 280 inWith every move, Thu Ray San’s habitants of Htay Kho light fires to silver braces and necklaces rustled mark the end of a back-breaking around her neck, knees and ankles. day on the surrounding slopes. Kayaw women traditionally Their raspy voices, tired after wear the coils, decorate their ears planting corn grains and blurred with silver rings and sport hornwith Khaungyae, a rice liquor, mix shaped necklaces and strings with with the sparks and drift above its old British and Indian coins. 80 rickety huts and across the nearOnly about 100 women from by mountain tops. A drab yellow Htay Kho and two neighbourRoman Catholic church built by ing settlements still wear the Italian missionaries a century ago costumes. At $100 a set, they are towers over the settlement. a powerful status symbol in the After years of isolation, there is village. The dress is now at the heart no electricity or mobile phone coverage. Average income per person of a debate about customs which stands at less than $50 a year and have survived unchanged for genthe 60 km (37 mile) journey to the erations. nearest city takes four hours - on a “We should abolish this dress so that our women look civilised bus that comes every three days. Tawnyo places his hopes in op- and can work in offices,” said Saposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi lomon, vice president of the All who recently visited the area, gal- Ethnic National Karenni People vanising crowds with pledges of Development Party, a local politidevelopment and a government cal organization. “This is what sepinclusive of ethnic minorities. With arates us from the outside world.” about 30,000 members, the Kayaw But the women, and headare among the smallest ethnic mi- man Tawnyo, want to protect the norities among Myanmar’s 135 of- tradition and turn the village into a tourist attraction and cultural ficially recognised groups. The rebels in the area have put heritage site. down their guns and taken to the In the hut of one woman hills to grow rice and corn, but named Borlinan, family members slash-and-burn cultivation meth- huddle by a fire to sing and play on ods mean they struggle to find new traditional instruments. places to farm. “How can they even dream of banning our dress,” said Borlinan. BRASS COILS AND COINS “Even when we die, we get buried One of the farmers, Thu Ray with the coils. They stay with us San, 27, said she has to walk for forever.”

senger then another. In the back of a pick-up truck rolling through the fertile farmland around Marib, where orange groves hemmed the road, a young soldier pulled out a bullet and used its point to push through the ring pull on a drink can that had stuck. The carrying of arms in Yemen is a habit that starts young: two children, who looked 13 or 14 years old, one in a maroon sarong

and black headscarf, the other in a striped blue shirt, were strolling through the market place each with a Kalashnikov. Further along, by a snack stall selling hard boiled eggs that customers could dip in a hot sauce, Saleh Fahdi was carrying an assault rifle. He was 12 years old, he said, and bought the gun with money given him by his father a month ago. “It’s mine,” he said.

6 year old boy accidentally shoots, kills 3 year old bro CHICAGO, OCtOber 19 (reuters): A Chicago man has been charged with child endangerment after his three-year-old son was shot and killed by his six-year-old brother while the two were playing “cops and robbers,” police said on Sunday. The six-year-old found the loaded revolver on top of the refrigerator and shot little brother Eian Santiago in the head on Saturday evening, according to police and the Cook County Medical Examiner’s office. The older brother’s name was not disclosed. The boys’ father, Michael Santiago, 25, was arrested and charged with child endangerment, a felony, police said. He appeared in court on Sunday and is being held on a $75,000 bond, according to DNAinfo.com Chicago, a local news web site. “He was a beautiful kid. It’s real crazy,” the grandfather, Israel LaSalle, said in a tearful interview on CLTV, a local television station. “That’s why parents should never have guns in the house.” The shooting happened at about

9:05 p.m. CDT (1405 GMT) on the city’s northwest side. The three-yearold was carried by a family member a block away to Norwegian American Hospital, and then transported to Mount Sinai Medical Center, where he was pronounced dead shortly before midnight, officials said. Michael Santiago told police he was a former member of the Spanish Cobras street gang and had purchased the gun from a gang member for protection, said police spokesman Anthony Guglielmi. At the bond hearing, Cook County Assistant State’s Attorney Joseph DiBella said the shooting happened when the children were in the care of their grandfather while Santiago was at work and his wife was at the store with a younger child, age one, according to DNAinfo.com. Santiago had shown the sixyear-old the gun a week before, telling him it was only for adults, DiBella said, according to the web site. The gun had been wrapped in pajama pants.

ANNEXURE–B

GOVERNMENT OF NAGALAND

DIRECTORATE OF INDUSTRIES & COMMERCE

NO.IND/DEV/HORNBILL/314/03

Dated. Kohima the 19th Oct. 2015

The following under mentioned Societies/Individuals/Departments are hereby allotted stall at Bamboo Pavilion, Naga Heritage Village, Kohima for Exhibition cum Sale of Local Indigenous Produce during the Hornbill Festival from 1st to 10th Dec. 2015. All the selected entrepreneurs will strictly follow to display Indigenous Products only. The selected Societies/Individuals/Departments are directed to pay the rent fee from 20th Oct. to 5th Nov. 2015 at Exhibition Branch, Directorate of Industries & Commerce, Kohima. Those who fail to pay the rent fee within the stipulated time will be cancelled. Sl. No. of Sl. No. of Name & Address of the Applicant Name & Address of the Applicant No stalls No stalls 1 M/s H. Kashini Sumi Handloom Unit, Di- 1 nos 45 M/s Handloom Centre, Kohima 1 nos mapur 2 M/s Handloom Centre, Dimapur 1 nos 46 M/s Lhousibeinuo Handloom, Kohima 1 nos 3 M/s K. Onia Handloom, Dimapur 1 nos 47 M/s Kenny Society, Kohima 1 nos 4 M/s Alon MPCS, Dimapur 1 nos 48 M/s Meguoneinuo United Trader, Kohima 1 nos 5 M/s Viholi Zhimo, Dimapur 1 nos 49 M/s Khriezobeinuo Nihu, Kohima 1 nos 6 M/s Ajungla, Dimapur 1 nos 50 M/s Lorenzas, Kohima 1 nos 7 M/s Aienla Jamir Enterprise, Dimapur 1 nos 51 M/s Khirshy Creation, Kohima 1 nos 8 M/s Aienla Awomi Handloom Unit, Di- 3 nos 52 M/s Aben Jewellery, Kohima 1 nos mapur 9 M/s Temsula Handloom Unit, Dimapur 1 nos 53 M/s Theja Sekhose, Kohima 1 nos 10 M/s Songmao Handicraft, Dimapur 1 nos 54 M/s Orchid flower and handmade item, 1 nos Kohima 11 M/s Classic Woodcraft & Furniture, Di- 1 nos 55 M/s Inacin, Kohima 1 nos mapur 12 M/s Nagato Wooden Craft, Dimapur, 1 nos 56 M/s Charity Society, Kohima 1 nos 13 M/s Pongener Craft, Dimapur 1 nos 57 M/s Naga Indigenous Tribal Tattoo & Art 1 nos Assiociation, Kohima, 14 M/s Woodland Craft Unit, Kohima 1 nos 58 M/s Dolie Krotho, Kohima 1 nos 15 M/s Chuba Wooden Craft, Dimapur 1 nos 59 M/s Kelhouziengu-ii, Kohima 1 nos 16 M/s Craft & Development Society, Diez- 1 nos 60 M/s Megokedo, Kohima 1 nos ephe, Dimapur 17 M/s V.K Lohe & Sons, Dimapur 1 nos 61 M/s Décor Technique Enterprise, Kohima 1 nos 18 M/s Chekro Welfare Association, Dima- 1 nos 62 M/s I Love Nagaland, Kohima 1 nos pur 19 M/s Naga Indigenous, Dimapur 1 nos 63 Tzudir Multipurpose Society, Kohima 1 nos 20 M/s Tinuajem SHG, Dimapur, 1 nos 64 M/s Asenla Handloom Unit, Mokokchung 1 nos 21 M/s Kirap MPCS, Dimapur 1 nos 65 M/s Sungyu SHG, Mokokchung 1 nos 22 M/s Tarensen SHG, Dimapur 1 nos 66 M/s North East Network, Phek 1 nos 23 M/s Andi Handloom & Weaving Unit, Di- 1 nos 67 M/s Suthyai, Phek 1 nos mapur 24 M/s Medotsinuo & Co, Dimapur 1 nos 68 M/s Manli Traditional Jewelleries & At- 1 nos tires, Mon 25 M/s Uniqraft IIDC, Kiruphema, Kohima 1 nos 69 M/s Bazarline Handloom & Weaving Unit, 1 nos Mon 26 M/s Naga Roots, Dimapur 1 nos 70 M/s Cane & Bamboo-cum-Traditional 1 nos Dress & Craft Unit, Zunhheboto 27 M/s Rong Mar Productions, Dimapur 1 nos 71 M/s Creative Hills Craft (SHG), Peren 1 nos 28 M/s Limasenla, Dimapur 1 nos 72 M/s Tribal Farmers Association, Peren, 1 nos 29 M/s Tebenjem MPCS, Dimapur 1 nos 73 M/s Knotty Knitters SHG, Meluri 1 nos 30 M/s Sane Rose, Dimapur 1 nos 74 M/s Pottery Unit, Longleng 1 nos 31 M/s Tiala Sapu, Dimapur 1 nos 75 M/s LTM Creations, Dimapur 1 nos 32 M/s Atsula Pochury, Dimapur 1 nos 76 M/s Black Stone Pottery Unit, Manipur 1 nos 33 M/s Hot Hand Crafts SHG, Dimapur 1 nos 77 M/s Th. Sunibala Devi, Manipur 1 nos 34 M/s Craftworks SHG, Dimapur 1 nos 78 M/s E’thaan Design studio, New Delhi 1 nos 35 M/s Local Decorative, Dimapur 1 nos 79 Tribal Co-operative Marketing Develop- 1 nos ment Federation of India Ltd. Guhawati 36 M/s Moakala, Dimapur 1 nos 80 M/s II Hill Crash CT, USA 1 nos 37 M/s Runway, Dimapur 1 nos DEPARTMENTS 38 M/s Precious Me love, Dimapur 1 nos 81 Nagaland State Social Welfare Board 5 nos 39 M/s Hitoli Weaving & Tailoring Unit, Di- 1 nos 82 Department of Post 1 nos mapur 40 M/s Heritage Publishing House, Dimapur 1 nos 83 NEDFI, Kohima 2 nos 41 M/s Techinutsu Pickle, Dimapur 1 nos 84 Nagaland Khadi & Village Industries 10 nos Board, Kohima 42 M/s Onulu Tunyi, Kohima 1 nos 85 Emergence NSSWB, Dimapur 1 nos 43 M/s Theja Creation, Kohima 1 nos 86 Department of Art & Culture, Kohima 1 nos 44 M/s Khrielasano Handloom Unit, Kohima, 1 nos Total stall 100 Sd/(I. Bendangliba), Director of Industries & Commerce

tuesDAY 20•10•2015

SPORTS/Public diScOuRSe

THE MORUNG EXPRESS

23rd lMSSOc 2015 starts

Dimapur, OctOber 19 (mexN): The 23rd Loyem Memorial Senior Soccer Open Champion started on 19th October 2015 with Parliamentary Secretary for Youth Resources and Sports, MTF and State Lotteries, Khriehu Liezietsu as the Chief Guest, at parade ground Tuensang with the theme “As One”. The chief guest was accompanied by Toyang Chang, Parliamentary Secretary for NRE and Fire & Emergency Services

and District Officers including Commandant AR, Commandant 3rd NAP and SP Tuensang. The Chief Guest in his speech lauded the organizers for organizing such tournament for the younger generation, to build up their talents which could contribute to enhance their skills for participation in the higher level. He also expressed his interest in the sports field saying that Sports should be played in a good spirit which itself could contribute to good

will of the society. President Confederation of Chang Students Union, Imti Chang delivered the welcome address. The programme was also graced with a special number from All 4 brothers band. The programme was chaired by Sentisangla, Member CCSU. Earlier the CCSU Cultural Troupe received the Chief Guest followed by CCSU anthem song by Kongkai Son Cultural Troupe.

Village Sports Meet fixture for October 20

FOOTBALL 2nd ROUND

4. PADUMPUKHURI VS BADE

Match 1. DAROGAPATHAR VS VIRAZOUMA GROUP D ( CHUMUKEDIMA GROUND ) 2. PURANA BAZAR VS CHEKIYE GROUP A (DIPHUPAR GROUND) Match 1. CHUMUKEDIMA A VS SE- 3. CHUMUKEDIMA VILLAGE VS SEIMatch 1. DIPHUPAR A VS URRA THEKIE BASA LUOPHE 2. THILIXU VS KHUSHIABILL 2. AOYIM VS SAMAGURI 4. IKISHE VS PURANA BAZAR B 3. NAGA UNITED VS DIEZEPHE 3. TOLUVI VS 5TH MILE MODEL 4. SHOZUKHU VS SHOKHUVI 4. BAMUNPUKHURI A VS TOLUVI GROUP C ( DIPHUPAR B GROUND ) Match 1. SEITHEKIE A VS DUBAGAON GROUP B ( CHEKIYE GROUND ) 2. NAHARBARI VS DIPHUPAR B Match 1. CHEKIYE VS PURANA BAZAR VOLLEYBALL 2ND ROUND 3. VIDIMA VS ERALIBILL 2. BAMUNPUKHURI B VS VIRAZOUMA 3. CHUMUKEDIMA VILL.VS SEITHEKIE C GROUP A (DIPHUPAR GROUND) 4. PADUMPUKHURI VS BADE 4. MURISE VS PURANA BAZAR B Match 1. THILIXU VS KHUSHIABILL 2. DIPHUPAR A VS TENYIPHE 1 GROUP D (CHUMUKEDIMA GROUND) Match 1. SELUOPHE VS CHUMUKEDIMA A GROUP C ( DIPHUPAR B GROUND ) 3. NAGA UNITED VS DIEZEPHE 2. TOLUVI VS 5TH MILE MODEL Match 1. DIPHUPAR B VS NAHARBARI 4. SHOZUKHU VS SHOKHUVI 2. KIRHA VS DUBAGAON MATCHES STARTS AT 8:AM SHARP 3. VIDIMA VS ERALIBILL GROUP B ( CHEKIYE GROUND )

Teams in action at the ongoing village sports meet in Dimapur.

The real TruTh NeedS TO uNfOld: riO Neiphiu Rio

that the three main aims of Rani Gaidinliu were social 5. The National Committee for Birth Centenary Celebrathat the records will be rectified”. reformation and unity of Zeliangrongs, self protection tion for Rani Ma Gaidinliu includes Shri T.R. Zeliang, 8. On 11th October, 2015 I came across a news item isand defense from outsiders which led to formation of Honorable Chief Minister of Nagaland as Patron and sued by the Zeliangrong Baudi (Assam, Manipur Nay attention has been drawn to the issue reher own military organisation and upholding of Heramany other luminaries and distinguished personaligaland) thanking me for my role and contribution garding Heraka religious movement in Naka religion. ties. In its letter to the honorable Prime Minister the (Annexure 7). While their gesture of appreciation and galand and the controversies surrounding committee demanded establishment of Rani Gaidinacknowledgement, which has come after six years, is Gaidinliu over the past months wherein my 3. During this function, a memorandum requesting for construction of a Gaidinliu Memorial Museum and liliu Museum at Kohima, installation of her portrait in well taken, the fact of the matter is that my role was name has also been mentioned and dragged in from time brary was submitted to me. My response was that the Parliament and statues in Delhi and other cities of the very negligible, apart from the fact that the proposal to time and therefore I felt it pertinent to issue a commuState government has no funds and resources but the country, renaming of Shillong Jail after her and conwas moved and the project initiated during my time niqué to express my position. project needs to be taken up with the Centre. Therefore ferring the highest civilian award the Bharat Ratna on as Chief Minister. In fact, they should give due credit to 1. India is a secular country and we are all duty bound to it was conceptualized by the Art & Culture department her posthumously apart from renaming of Dimapur those who have run from pillar to post for the project. protect the secular principles of the country. As Chief and processed and pursued by the Planning Department Airport after Gaidinliu. 9. The above are some of my views and observations and Minister of the State, though I am a Christian and a bewith the Central Ministry and Government of India. 6. My attention was further drawn to a news item that I have highlighted some of what I have observed so liever of Jesus Christ, it was my bounded duty to uphold appeared in the local media on 23rd August, 2015 (Anthat the leaders and intellectuals of Naga society can the Constitution of India and to reach out to all sections 4. My attention was also drawn by a news item that appeared on 4th November, 2013 in sections of the lonexure 5) under the heading “NBCC breaks silence come forward and express their views and concerns of society. I have attended various programmes and cal media (Annexure 2) which informed that National on Gaidinliu issue”. The NBCC cautioned those Naga in the right perspective so that misconceptions are not visited several institutions of various religions and faith Committee for Birth Centenary Celebrations of Rani politicians who had gone to Delhi to participate in the created and we do not unnecessarily drag in the name including Hinduism, Jainism, Christianity, Islam, indigMa Gaidinliu had written to Prime Minister of India centenary celebrations of Rani Gaidinliu that “Naga of each other for mere political gains. The real truth enous beliefs etc in the past several years during my tendemanding renaming of Dimapur Airport after Rani politicians would be answerable to their constituents”. needs to unfold in the greater interest of our society. ure as Chief Minister and also in my present capacity as Ma Gaidinliu. This organization had written letters to The NBCC clearly stated that “at no point of time Naa Member of Parliament, but this does not mean that I the Prime Minister (Annexure 3) and Chief Minister gas ever acknowledged or attributed Gaidinliu as their Enclosures: have compromised my faith whatsoever. of Manipur (Annexure 4) saying that Rani Gaidinliu spiritual leader”. It stated that Heraka was not the tradi- 1. Photo of foundation stone of Zeliangrong 2. In 2009 at the request of my colleague T.R. Zeliang, was born in Lungkao Village in Manipur on January tional religion of the Nagas and we have never personiHeraka School, Tening dated 12.10.2009. who was then Planning Minister, and other public 26, 1915. In its letter to the Manipur Chief Minister, it fied any person, dead or alive, as being God. 2. News clipping dated 4rd November, 2013 under leaders of Peren district, I attended the Silver Jubilee was stated that “Rani Gaidinliu took up arms and ad- 7. Though the Culture Ministry had nominated me to be the heading ‘Demand for renaming Dimapur celebrations of Zeliangrong Heraka School Tening, opted the jungle path for six years from 1960 to 1966 in the centenary celebration of Gaidinliu committee Airport after Rani Gaidinliu’. as the chief guest and he as the guest of honour. The and fought against the Naga National Council to pro(Annexure 6), which includes other prominent per- 3. Letter addressed to Prime Minister from programme held on 12th October, 2009, (Annexure tect her religion, Sanatan Dharm and Sanatan Sansonalities including the Chief Minister and Governor National Committee for Birth Centenary 1) was purely a school function and had nothing to do skriti which was being threatened by NNC. Thus she of Nagaland, I was not invited to the celebration funcCelebration of Rani Ma Gaidinliu. with religion and likewise assistance to the educationwas a freedom fighter, a social reformer and an epoch tion at Vigyan Bhavan on 24th August, 2015. However 4. Letter addressed to Chief Minister of Manipur from al institution was also considered. I was told that the maker”. The letter demanded installation of her porI came to know of the statements of various leaders National Committee for Birth Centenary Celebration school had students from all communities and faiths trait in the Manipur Legislative Assembly, installing through the media. As per the media reports, the Honof Rani Ma Gaidinliu. enrolled in it. In my address during the function, I apher statues in Imphal and other districts of Manipur, orable Prime Minister stated that “Gaidinliu’s thoughts 5. News clipping dated 23nd August, 2015 under the preciated the school for its contributions towards the preserving her house in Lungkao as a museum and to on living in harmony with nature could provide an anheading ‘NBCC breaks silence on Gaidinliu issue’. field of education and assured the government’s assissupport her establishment of Rani Gaidinliu Central swer to the problem of climate change being faced by 6. Government of India’s Ministry of Culture’s commutance for support towards its upgradation proposal. I University. Until then I was not aware that Gaidinliu the world today”. The Chief Minister of Nagaland in his niqué Constituting Sub-committee for commemoraacknowledged the fact that the school was doing comhad fought against the NNC, the then undivided Naga speech stated that “the contributions of Gaidinliu has tion of Birth Centenary of Rani Gaidinliu. mendable work in the field of education especially in nationalist group though I am aware that she fought been ignored by writers and she remains largely ab- 7. News clipping dated 11th October, 2015 under the heada very backward and difficult area. My colleague, Shri against the British and was imprisoned. sent from school and college textbooks and we hope ing ‘Rio had special concern for Heraka: ZB (AMN)’ T.R. Zeliang, as the Guest of Honour also highlighted

Selection Test Menace in Nagaland Who is the Naga Jonah?

hen the whole education department of Nagaland is actively involved in proposing suggestions for the proposed new education policy of Govt. of India, I would like to draw the attention of the readers to an unhealthy practice being followed by many schools in Nagaland. The Nagaland Board of School Education had introduced the practice of conducting Selection Test for the students of permitted schools (schools under observation before granting recognition) with a view to ensure proper transaction of curriculum to its students. But this evaluation tool of NBSE was misused my majority of the recognized schools in the state. The selection test was used as a tool to screen out the weak students in classes 10 and 12 so that the schools could boost of better results in the HSLC / HSSLC examinations. Last year NBSE has abolished the practice of conducting selection test to screen out the weak students and introduced the concept of conducting Model Test compulsorily at the end of the academic year so as to update and improve the performance of students. But many schools still continue to screen out weak students with least concern for the rules laid down by the highest academic authority (School Education) of the state. The Statistical Data of HSLC Exam. – 2015 given below would make the picture clear to you. The high dropout ratio in class X is

Govt. Schools

Sl No.

District

Pvt. Schools

En.

App.

Dropout %

En.

App.

Dropout %

Dimapur

1000

766

23.4

6008

5392

10.3

Kiphire

310

215

30.6

389

324

16.7

Kohima

638

499

21.8

3257

3084

5.3

Longleng

233

204

12.4

264

247

6.4

Mokokchung

612

466

23.9

981

861

12.2

Mon

819

685

16.4

1106

995

Peren

334

252

24.6

520

442

Phek

711

584

17.9

819

743

9.3

Tuensang

668

624

6.6

900

826

8.2

Wokha

321

226

29.6

876

784

10.5

Zunheboto

636

434

31.8

1006

858

14.7

definitely a matter of great concern for all of us. Interestingly, school authorities are taking shelter under a provision provided by the NBSE which states that registered schools (recognized or permitted) may debar a student from appearing at the final examination if there is no sign of academic improvement or if the student has a deteriorating performance in the weekly/ monthly tests and terminal examination. But unfortunately this provision which has to be invoked very cautiously by the school

authorities is being misused casually. If a student declared Qualified at class IX promotion examination shows no sign of academic improvement or has a deteriorating performance in class X, it may be due to some serious adverse situations at home or school. Therefore, concerned school authorities should analyze such cases and initiate appropriate remedial measures before resorting to the extreme step of debarring students from appearing final examinations. Moreover, we should also keep in

mind the financial burdens that would be imposed on parents while debarring students from appearing final examinations. I remember an incident happened nearly some 20 years ago in South India. A student who was not allowed to appear the HSLC examination by the school authorities approached the concerned state High Court seeking justice. The HC had asked the school authorities only 2 questions. Whether the student had passed the class 9 promotion examination and had secured the required attendance in class 10? When the school authorities answered ‘Yes’, the High Court had ruled that the school has No authority to debar the student from appearing the board exam unless serious disciplinary issues are involved. Comparatively the people of Nagaland have more respects and regards for teachers and that is why such court cases are not common in our state. When NBSE is marching ahead with the developed states by introducing many pupil friendly measures such as conduct of immediate HSLC Compartmental Examination, providing Photostat Copies of HSLC/ HSSLC Exam answers scripts etc, the school authorities should explore all possible means to help children to come out of their struggles and resorting to the extreme steps should be considered only when all possible efforts are exhausted. Nellayappan B, Principal’s Quarter GHSS Colony, Bhandari.

Our GOd iS a Merciful GOd (JOhN 3:16)

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or God so loved the world that He gave His only Son, so that everyone who believes In Him may not perish but have eternal life”. He created us in His own image. He design us in a very unique ways. No one looks alike we are designed according to His likeness and He breathe in us a living breathe so that we may live and proclaim His mighty Works. God has a perfect plan for one and all. God’s love is beyond our imaginations. He loved us so much that He sent His only Son to die and deliver us from the bondage of sins. Isn’t our God merciful? The purpose that God sent His only Son is not to condemn the world but to bring peace and unity among the people and save the lost soul. He does not want anyone to be condemned for He loves everyone equally. He wants us to protect His

beautiful creations and make this world a better place for living and proclaim His mighty works for He has make all things so perfectly and wonderfully. God loves His people more than anything. His love towards us is beyond compare. God loves every person, not just the religious and the good, He loves everyone, even the unlovely and unloving, the unbelieving and the obstinate, the selfish and the greedy, the spiteful and the vengeful. This world is full of evil things it has broken down into pieces. We have forgotten His greatest Love and betrayed Him many a times by hating one another, killing among brothers and sisters, destroyed His creations with our selfish nature, broken promises, jealousy. We have become too engrossed with the material world that our wants become unlimited. We have no

time to look back and see our wrong doings but rather take pride of our own self and have less concern for our fellow beings. Our Lord is slow in anger, He is patient with you and me not wanting anyone to perish, but everyone to come to repentance. For He wants us to believe in Him alone and worship Him in truth and in Spirit. We have make this world a place for the Satan where darkness have taken control. Good things are hardly known but full of miseries and broken life. God must be crying everyday by looking at us for our wrong doings. We have no time to put a smile on God’s face but rather make Him cry every day. How long are we going to destroy His beautiful creations? Our God is a merciful God, He waits for us patiently to repent and walk with Him. He wants us to love one another as the scriptures says in (John 15:12) “this is

my commandment, that you love one another as I have loved you”. Have you ever thought how God have loved you and blessed you in your life? Are you still complaining for not fulfilling your dreams? Are you still not thankful enough for what the Lord had done for you? How long will you and I forsake Him? Let us serve the Lord with our whole heart for He has done great things in to our life. He has sacrifice His life for our wrong doings to deliver us from evil so that we will be saved if we believe in Him. Love has no boundaries if we understand the Love of God. For our God is a God of Love and merciful and there is no one like Him. He is the Way, the Truth and the Life. May we find His strength and grace to let God’s love dwells in our heart. Abebi Nuwiry Mission Compound, Pfutsero

ne fine morning, a remote village in Africa decided to move to another safer location. They woke up early next day and packed all their belongings to take this trip. They wore the same colourful dress, the same head gear and the singing along this journey was not only melodious but appeared seemingly okay. The singing also enabled them to keep same pace. But as they drew towards dusk, one of the elders climbed a tree to measure the distance covered, just only to realize that they were headed in the wrong direction. This unfortunately is the Naga story because we all seem to be within this vicious circle of self-denial and self-contentment. The one major concern is that we fail to ask ‘who’ our leaders are. We do not question their credibility as long as they belong to the same tribe, same clan and more importantly if he offers hard cash in lieu of votes or assures us Govt job. And because we do not know our leaders, we also do not know where they are leading us to. This re-course or course correction in this ‘Naga journey’ has to come from both ends of the spectrum. If at all we are serious about creating a habitable future for the future then both the leaders and the citizenry will have to come to terms of the given scenario. Secondly, the lesson from the life of Jonah in the OT is not about a big fish; but it is about how the co-travellers sufferedand endured great loss because of the ‘sin’ of Jonah. Nagas have to ask why we are not making headways? Why the storm? Who is the ‘Jonah’ today? I guess we fail to ask the right questions and we also fail to question the Jonah’s of our day. I am not pointing fingers because I could possibly be this Jonah! All indicators show that something is not OK with us Nagas. A month back a father sold his kheti for two chickens just to buy medicine for her ailing wife. A young girl decides to take her life in a hotel room. A 76 year old rapes a 12 year old girl. This all may sound ridiculous but so true. Who then is the Jonah? The Church, the bureaucrats, the politicians and all Nation Workers will have to seek true wisdom that comes from fear of God. For Jesus said what does it profit a man if he gains the whole world and loses his soul. The sad reality is that the Naga soul is up for sale. Thirdly, as Jesus was confronted by a question presented by the Pharisees, as to whose sin it was that caused the blindness of the young; Jesus throws at them a counter question. For Jesus the man being blind was a rather lesser concern; Jesus’s question to them was why is he begging? Why is he made to live an undignified life? Is it not societal blindness that compelled this blind young man to beg in the first place? Are we and our leaders not blind too? To most of the pressing issues we appear to be deliberately blind. And in the gospel of John Jesus rebukes the leaders calling them ‘blind’ and how can the blind lead the blind? Chingmak Kejong, Secretary Eleutheros Christian Society This is an excerpt of the presentation made during the Leaders Walk the Talk public event held at Kohima on October 17

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Tuesday 20•10•2015

Taylor Swift earns 1m per day

aylor Swift reportedly earned $1 million per day so far in 2015. The 'Bad Blood' hitmaker raked in $317.8 million since January thanks to her '1989' album and world tour and endorsement deals, according to the Sunday Express. This makes Taylor the highest earning musician in the world. LA-based media analyst Mike Raia said: ''Right now, Taylor is untouchable. ''She is so far ahead of everyone else in the industry that she has become not only a powerhouse entertainer but also an important mover and shaker on the commercial side of the music business.'' This comes after Taylor and her boyfriend Calvin Harris were recently named the world's highest-paid celebrity couple. The 25-year-old singersongwriter and the British DJ's respective endorsement deals helped them to replace Jay Z and Beyonce at the top of Forbes magazine's annual list. Taylor - who started dating her new beau in February - has endorsement deals with the likes of Sony and Keds, while Calvin, 31, has contracts with Giorgio Armani and Sol Republic.

DJ Chetas wins international honour

disc jockey named Chetas is reportedly the first Indian to achieve a place on a prestigious list of international DJs. DJ Chetas has been included at number 59 in the DJ Mag Top 100 DJs Poll. He claims to be the first Indian DJ to be featured since the inception of the honour. He says this is the world's leading DJ poll that draws 3,50,000 votes a year. Over 10 lakh people view the results. The poll was introduced in 1995 and is now considered an industry benchmark for DJs and clubs that employ them. Chetas is affiliated to Richboyz Entertainment. He has worked on remixes and mashups for leading Hindi films. He hopes to collaborate with other international artistes to create sound inspired by Indian elements. "It feels great to be featured in the Top 100 DJs list. Being at par with renowned DJs worldwide is an honour. This is a great platform for all Indian artistes to leave an international imprint. I want to take Indian music to the world," he said.

The Jolie-Pitt brood makes their Vogue debut

t really was only a matter of time before the Jolie-Pitt kids made their way into Vogue. All six appear in the November issue of US Vogue, which offers a glimpse into the life of the world’s most famous, and intriguing, Hollywood family. It’s all in aid of Brad and Angelina’s new film, By The Sea, the first they star in together since 2005’s Mr & Mrs

Smith, the film on which they met – even though Pitt was still married to Jennifer Aniston. But all of that is now well in the past and the Jolie-Pitt’s have been happily married for a year; they wed at their French chateau last summer and Jolie wore a custommade Versace dress paired with a veil embroidered with doodles

drawn by their kids. The couple share six children, three biological – twins Knox and Vivienne and daughter Shiloh – and three adopted – Maddox from Cambodia, Pax from Vietnam and Zahara from Ethiopia. We expect this won’t be the last time they grace the pages of the fashion bible.

Munnabhai MBBS actor Vishal Thakkar booked for raping live-in partner

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ollywood actor Vishal Thakkar has been booked for allegedly raping a television actress, police said today. A case has been registered against him under relevant sections of rape and other offences yesterday, Charkop police station's senior inspector Ramchandra Gaikwad told media. The victim, an actress who has worked in several TV serials, in her complaint has alleged that the accused raped her in his own house. According to her, Vishal and she were living in a live-in relationship from the last six months. He made physical relationship with her on

the promise of marrying but later backed out.. An FIR has been registered against the actor under IPC sections 376 (rape), 420 (cheating), 323, 509 (word, gesture or act intended to insult the modesty of a woman) and 506 (criminal intimidation). The actor has not yet been arrested. When the Police team investigating the matter landed up at his place, the actor was found to be absconding from the scene. Thakkar has done small roles in movies like Tango Charlie and Chandni Bar. He was also spotted in the famous comedy show Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashma.

Justin Bieber and Selena Gomez release duet

ustin Bieber and Selena Gomez have released a surprise collaboration which appears to reference their romance. The former couple who had a tumultuous four year relationship - have dropped a surprise new collaboration called 'Strong' in which they appear to discuss their romance. Justin sings: ''You're the only one I'm really missing. Nobody else would be forgiving, cause of all the love that you give me.'' And Selena responds: ''Wishing I was better at this damn thing, cause it's just been too long and I can't change.'' Selena, 23, recently insisted that although she was heartbroken about the end of her relationship with Justin, 21, the pair have now moved on and gotten closure. The duo have reportedly been planning the collaboration for some time as they felt it would be ''therapeutic''. A source told HollywoodLife.com: ''[Selena and Justin] didn't record this together; they laid their tracks separately but were both very involved with the song's creation and writing. They weren't the main writers, but they will be credited as writers among others. This has been planned for months and they have been working on it at the same time they were working on their own albums. ''They are still very tight and [Justin] felt that it would be very therapeutic if they worked together. Their past could lead into some amazing future business decisions because they both know how each other tick.''

scares its way to the top of the box office Hillstar

ack Black’s Goosebumps has taken the top spot at the US box office this weekend, amassing $23.5 million from 3,501 theatres. The family-friendly horror comedy is based on R. L. Stine’s series of books and stars Jack Black as a fictional version of the author. The film’s plot sees a variety of Stine’s characters escape from his books and start chaos in the real world, with the writer, his daughter and their teenaged neighbour tasked with returning them back to the pages of his fiction.

NOW SHOWING Goosebumps received mostly positive reviews from critics, with some finding it to be the perfect Halloween adventure for families, while others thought it was a little too fast paced at times. For Sony, the film follows the success of Hotel Transylvania 2, which also managed to draw in the family audience last month. Falling to number two in its third week was Ridley Scott's blockbuster The Martian, starring Matt Damon. The film earned $21.5 million domestically from 3,701 theatres, to narrowly miss out on retaining the top spot.

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MDFA Trophy 2015

Shitilong SA defeats OCYU; to meet NU Lumami in semis

Jadeja recalled to Test squad, replaces Harbhajan

NEw DELhi, OCTOBER 19 (iANS): India all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja, who had fallen out of favour with the national selectors, has been recalled to the squad after a gap of around 14 months for the first two Tests against South Africa, starting on November 5. What prompted his inclusion was that Jadeja scored 149 runs and picked up 24 wickets in the two Ranji Trophy games he has played for Saurashtra so far this season. However, veteran offspinner Harbhajan Singh has been left out of the Test outfit. Harbhajan is getting married to his long-time girlfriend, actress Geeta Basra, reportedly on October 29. Harbhajan, who was sidelined from the Test squad since March 2013, made a comeback against Bangladesh earlier this year in June. He played the one Test there and then featured in the first Test against Sri Lanka in the island country but Shitilong SA (green jersey) in action against OCYU (blue jersey) while playing the 2nd quar- he did not help his cause as ter final match of the ongoing XXI MDFA Trophy 2015 at Imkongmeren Sports Complex on Monday, October 19. (Photo/Temjenlemba Longchar)

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MOkOkChUNg, OCTOBER 19 (MExN): Shitilong Sporting Association today defeated OCYU by a lone goal in the 2nd quarterfinal match of the ongoing XXI MDFA Trophy 2015 at the Imkongmeren Sports Complex here today which was witnessed by the Assistant Director, Food & Civil Supplies, Mokokchung, Lipoknungsang as the match patron. Underdogs OCYU put up a brave front against a formidable and favorites Shitilong SA at the first half. The ball possession was more or less equal. At the first half, OCYU missed some great chances when their midfielder passed the Shitilong defenses and attempted the goal but was caught by the goalkeeper. The OCYU team missed a couple of great shots which nearly missed the goal. The Shitilong team seemed to be quite lethargic at the first half, but their strong defenses, especially Kezevitu (jersey no 2) and his teammates nicely defended the goalposts and thwarted the serious what would seem like sure goals. But at the second half, the Shitilong team was more rejuvenated. The match proved to be more competitive. The OCYU team continued their steady play. But at the 51st minute, there was a serious breach of the OCYU defense lines. Shitilong’s star striker Sakutemjen (jersey no 2) moved passed the OCYU defenses chas-

ing a nice pass from his fellow mates, and looped the ball gently over the goalkeeper and into the nets. The OCYU team did not change their tempo. But with the time passing quickly, and the match in favor of Shitilong, OCYU put up a relentless counterattack to equalize the goal. However, while they were concentrating on the midfield and the strike force, there were serious gaps in the OCYU defense lines. Shitilong SA made some well calculated on-target shots, but was saved by the goalkeeper. There was also a lot of off-target shots by Shitilong strikers, perhaps either to pass the time or to secure another goal. The OCYU midfielders and strikers were constantly checked by the Shitilong team and they could rarely make an ontarget shot. At the end, the match ended 1-0, with the Shitilong SA team entering the semifinals. They will meet NU Lumami (PGSU-L) at the first semifinal match on October 22, 2015. The match patron of the 2nd quarterfinal, Lipoknungsang, Assistant Director F&CS, Mokokchung also donated a sum of Rs 15,000 to the MDFA. 3rd Quarterfinal Match Tuesday, October 20, 2015 Time: 1:00 PM Arrjusanger FC Vs Fusion SC

he grabbed only one wicket from the 25 overs he bowled. He was out of the team for the second and third games of the three-match Test series. Though offie Ravichandran Ashwin is still recovering from a side strain, he has been selected in the 16-member Test squad. Fast bowler Ishant Sharma has been included too for the Tests but he will have to sit out the first contest as the International Cricket Council (ICC) has suspended him for a Test owing to his bad behaviour during India's tour to Sri Lanka. The selectors have made only one change for the remaining two One-Day Internationals (ODI) against South Africa, replacing Umesh Yadav with Sreenath Arvind, who played in the three-match Twenty20 International series which India lost 0-2. India currently trail the ODI series 1-2 with the fourth match to be played on Thursday in Chennai.

The SQuAdS India OdI squad for last two matches: Mahendra Singh Dhoni (captain, wicketkeeper), Rohit Sharma, Shikhar Dhawan, Ajinkya Rahane, Virat Kohli, Suresh Raina, Axar Patel, Harbhajan Singh, Amit Mishra, Mohit Sharma, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Sreenath Arvind, Stuart Binny, Ambati Rayudu, Gurkeerat Mann. India Test squad for first two games: Virat Kohli (captain), Murali Vijay, Shikhar Dhawan, Cheteshwar Pujara, Ajinkya Rahane, Rohit Sharma, Wriddhiman Saha (wicketkeeper), Ravichandran Ashwin, Ravindra Jadeja, Amit Mishra, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Umesh Yadav, Lokesh Rahul, Stuart Binny, Varun Aaron, Ishant Sharma.

BCCI calls off talks with PCB, condemns Sena

NEw DELhi/MUMBAi, OCTOBER 19 (iANS): Putting an end to speculation, BCCI secretary Anurag Thakur on Monday said talks on reviving cricketing ties with Pakistan have been cancelled following Shiv Sena protests. PCB chief Shahryar Khan was to meet newlyelected BCCI president Shashank Manohar in Mumbai to discuss the resumption of bilateral series between the two cricket crazy countries. Just then, around 70 Shiv Sena activists barged into the headquarters of the Board of Control for Cricket in India shouting slogans and asking Manohar to axe the talks. The Shiv Sainiks carried a black flag and, massing around Manohar's desk, shouted slogans like "Pakistan murdabad", "Shashank Manohar murdabad" and "Shahryar Khan

go back". The BCCI chief watched the fracas quietly. Police detained more than two dozen Sena activists and whisked them away. One protester said the Sena would not okay cricketing ties with Pakistan till it stopped killing Indian soldiers and civilians at the border. Shiv Sena MP Sanjay Raut said the protest was not a 'gherao' but meant to urge Manohar to cancel the negotiations with his Pakistani counterpart. While condemning the Sena for the Mumbai protest, Thakur said the proposed Test series between India and Pakistan scheduled for December was unlikely to be held. After the Mumbai protest, there was speculation the meeting might be shifted to New Delhi where BCCI's senior selection committee met on Monday to announce the team for

the remaining matches of the ongoing series against South Africa. Thakur denied this, saying talks can only take place in Mumbai, where the BCCI is headquartered. "The BCCI and PCB have some outstanding issues, and the PCB chief wanted to meet the BCCI president to discuss those things. But those have been cancelled now," Thakur told reporters. Thakur, a BJP MP, said he condemened the Sena "attack because you cannot barge into the BCCI office and force cancellation of the talks. "In a democracy, you can protest but you can do it on the streets but you can't barge into anyone's office, home or headquarters," he said. He said India-Pakistan series will only take place when relations between the two countries improve

and the two governments start talking to each other again. Earlier, Indian Premier League (IPL) chairman Rajeev Shukla also flayed the protest in Mumbai's Wankhede Stadium complex. Thakur, however, used the occasion to appeal to people to insulate sports from politics. "The World T20 will be staged in India in 2016. It is the responsibility of every Indian to ensure that every sports event held in the country passes off peacefully. We should also appreciate other teams if they play well against India," he said. Shahryar earlier criticised the BCCI for pulling out of the Test series and accused the Indians of breaching a MoU according to which India and Pakistan were to play six bilateral series until 2022. Thakur dismissed the

PCB chief's remarks. "The situation in Pakistan is not such that you can play there. So where do you play against Pakistan?" he said. "I think it is very clear what led to this situation." "In any case, the series cannot happen unless the PCB chairman meets the new BCCI president and holds talks at an official level." This is the second major protest in a fortnight by the Shiv Sena against Pakistan. Around 10 days back, Pakistani ghazal maestro Ghulam Ali's concerts in Mumbai and Pune were cancelled following the Sena's strong opposition. On October 12, Sena activists blackened the face of veteran journalist Sudheendra Kulkarni in a bid to force him to cancel a book launch function of former Pakistani foreign minister Khurshid Mahmud Kasuri.

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Arsene confident of Arsenal upset against Bayern Don't compare me with Messi, Ronaldo: Lewandowski

LONDON, OCTOBER 19 (REUTERS): Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger is confident the Gunners can cause an upset against Bayern Munich and open their Champions League account when the German champions visit the Emirates Stadium on Tuesday. Arsenal's hopes of advancing from the group stage of the continent's premier club tournament for a 16th straight season are dangling by a thread after damaging losses to Dinamo Zagreb and Olympiakos Piraeus in their first two fixtures. If the North London

were to club lose again, it would be difficult to see them advancing and they cannot afford to drop any more points when Bayern visit for the third time in four seasons. The home side's defence will need to be at their very best to keep Bayern in check with in-form striker Robert Lewandowski, who has scored 22 goals for club and country this season leading the German side's attack. Arsenal, however, will be banking on their own red-hot marksman Alexis Sanchez to continue his fine run of form to give them the edge

after the Chilean forward took his tally to 10 goals in six matches with a strike against Watford on Saturday. Wenger believes his team have the right confidence levels after their run of impressive results in the Premier League, including a 3-0 win over Manchester United before the international break and an identical victory over the Hornets. "It is true that (we have delivered big results) before, but we want to do it again because we feel a bit that the pain inflicted (in the Champions League)

was a bit by ourselves," Wenger told the club website (www.arsenal.com). "Maybe subconsciously we thought 'anyway we will win these (first two games)'," the Frenchman added. "Now to correct that, we need a great performance. What we want to do is play up to our level -- that will be needed because we play against a big team. "The confidence level is there, the needed result is there as well -- we know exactly what is required (because) a 0-0 is not even a good result. To score goals, we have to attack."

Autumn Huddle 2 kicks off

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DiMAPUR, OCTOBER 19 (MExN): The second edition of 'Autumn Huddle', the biennial sports event of the Ao Students' Union Dimapur kicked off today with the open half marathon with Geetanjali Jewels as title sponsor. The event was graced by T Imkongmar Aier, Director, Soil and Water Conservation,

as flag-off chief guest. The chief guest in his speech thanked the organisers for bringing together the citizens of Dimapur into one platform and urged the participants to develop a positive mindset and to play the role of harbingers of peace and oneness in our society. Altogether, there were

239 participants who ran the seven and half mile marathon taking the DC Court junction-city towerdhobinala-duncan basti route and culminating at DC Court junction. The winners in the men's category were Tsole (first prize), Nukshi Walling (second prize) and Peter Mbung(third prize) while

MUNiCh, OCTOBER 19 (iANS): Bayern Munich forward Robert Lewandowski wants people to stop comparing him with top footballers Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo, saying all are different types of players. The Poland international has been in stupendous form of late and has scored 15 goals in his last seven matches. "They are different players, in different positions. Cristiano plays offensively on the left side, Messi centrally. I play up front. Of course I work back, take part in combinations and don't wait 90 minutes for the ball. I want to participate in the game. I am 27 and I want to be better every year, score more goals. My best time comes now," Lewandowski was quoted as saying by goal.com. "Hopefully, it will carry on as long as possible! To be a striker, sometimes it is not easy. To reach the crucial situations, I have to fight in every game.

My colleagues also take an important role. You are running, see the chance, but you do not get the ball. But you have to stay positive and concentrate fully." The striker also spoke of his training schedule and what makes him one of the feared forwards in the world but added it was too early to comment on whether he can bag the

European Golden Shoe. "I am working very hard, with the team, in every training session and after training. In my position I have to fight, also with the defenders. Of course, technique is above everything but strength is also important for me. I must always be on the move and fight for my place in the box, outside the box I must combine with my teammates," he said. "For me the work already starts during my leisure time. It's not just football, many other things play a big role. When I was 18-19 years old I was very small and slim. I knew that it was not enough if I wanted to compete on an international level. That's why I had to work more than other talents. "At the moment I am not thinking about it (winning the Golden Shoe). If I have a chance at the end of the season to get it, I will deal with it then. Now it's still too early. The next match is the most important for me."

Khrieno, Tsüchoit and Songmo were adjudged first, second and third prize winners respectively in the women's category. The prizes in both categories included cash of Rs.10,000, Rs.5000 and Rs.3000 respectively sponsored by Geetanjali, Synergy Systems, Ao Lanur Telongjem Dimapur, Muffet's Pantry, Wedding Pathways, Life Sports, as well as gift hampers from World of Titan, Barefoot, Hill Star Theatre, Origin boutique and Live Now. It is to be noted that Tsole who ran the total distance in record time of 15 minutes 2 seconds beat the previous time of 20 minutes which was achieved in Autumn Huddle 1, 2013. 13 year old Manje Konyak of Ebenezer Orphanage Home was the youngest participant in the marathon who was also felicitated with a cash prize of Rs.500 and a citation certificate.

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