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Nagaland dental practitioners to get separate director

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nagaland schools yet to Manipur map can’t be redrawn: cM ibobi attain required standard No compromise on land, NPSEE evaluates quality of education in Nagaland

Morung Express News Kohima | October 20

A two day State level orientation and workshop on Shaala Siddhi, the National Program on School Standards and Evaluation (NPSSE) for State Core group, district and EBRC officials is being held at Capital Convention Centre Kohima from October 20 to 21. The program is being organised by the Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan (SSA), Rashtriya Madhyamik Shiksha Abhiyan (RMSA) in collaboration with National University of Educational Planning and Administration (NUEPA), New Delhi.

The NPSSE is being held for the first time in Nagaland, informed Gregory Thejawelie, State Mission Director, SSA in his welcome address.

Despite putting efforts and resources, as far as quality education is concerned, the State is yet to attain the required standard, maintained Thejawelie.

He however affirmed that through the NPSSE, the State will incorporate the needs of all the sections of people, and all the state’s requirement into the system. Evaluation of not only the schools but teachers and students as well will also come into process which will further indicate the current scenario of the education system and its standard in Nagaland.

“We keep on doing but we don’t know where we

reflections

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Professor Pranati Panda, Professor & Head USSE, NUEPA, New Delhi delivering the key note address at the State level orientation and workshop on Shaala Siddhi in Kohima.

are heading and where we are progressing well. We lose focus of the actual requirement that we all are responsible,” stated Thejawelie. He expressed hope that the program will produce better results with the joint efforts of SSA and RMSA. The State has already organised a 15 member Core group comprising of the Department of SCERT, Department of School Education and DEOs from the 11 districts. “This will ultimately lead to the improvement in the school system, overall performance of the schools. We will know where we are functioning well and where we are not doing well. We will be able to address the issues that

we are confronted with and come up with remedies so that we bring about better quality education and better functioning of schools to produce better results,” he said.

Professor Pranati Panda, Professor & Head USSE, NUEPA, New Delhi who delivered the keynote address gave a brief introduction of NPSSE, which is mainly focused on the school standard and school evaluation.

“We have been putting a lot of initiative for the last many years for the quality of school education but when we look at the change of transformation in the school we are not very happy about it. Why are the schools not improving the

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DIMAPUR, OCTOBER 20 (MExN): Naga Women Hoho Dimapur (NWHD) has demanded an apology from a section of people who allegedly used derogatory terms such as “half baked” and “visionless” against the women hoho and questioned their territorial boundaries in social media platforms- facebook and WhatsApp. NWHD information and publicity secretary on Thursday expressed strong resentment over the issue and had immediately demanded a public apology.

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TAhAMzAM, OCTOBER 20 (MExN): The United Naga Council (UNC) has reiterated that the Naga people will never compromise to anyone threatening “our very peaceful existence on land, history, identity, tradition, culture, customs and time honored institution.” A press release from the UNC stating this further strongly appealed the Naga Headmen/Chiefs/Chairmen and Naga public to remain alert and be prepared to face any eventualities “while defending our inalienable rights till our political aspiration is achieved”. The UNC statement comes close on the heels of the United Committee Manipur (UCM) reacting strongly to Nagaland Chief Minister TR Zeliang’s visit to the “First Conference of the Nagal Village Authorities of South Nagalim”. The UCM has termed Zeliang’s visit as an attempt to “fuel hatred” among different communities of the state. some of these groups. Ibobi said: “We are in touch with the central security forces to enforce the ground rules.

“We have been drawing the attention of the Centre to the presence of the signatories to ceasefire in Manipur who should be confined to Nagaland only.”

The NSCN-K has abrogated the ceasefire pact and resumed attacks against security forces. Ibobi disclosed that several cadres of the two Nagaland-based outfits had fanned out to other states in the northeast although they should be, legally, confined to Nagaland.

Despite threats to veto the state government order, Ibobi had on August 12, 2004, lifted the Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act, 1958, from seven assembly segments in Manipur.

“In the long run it has helped improve the law and order in the state,” the Congress leader said. “There is no immediate plan to lift the AFSPA from other segments since we fear that in view of objections from the

Defence Ministry, the government move may be vetoed,” he added.

Ibobi complained that the state government had got no cooperation from the Centre on AFSPA, which gives sweeping powers to security forces.

And despite numerous allegations of rights abuses, security personnel were not prosecuted as prior approval of the Centre was a must and no such approval was given, he said.

The Chief Minister also told IANS that he had conveyed to the Centre that there cannot be a redrawing of the map of Manipur which has had a written history of more than 2,000 years. Votaries of Greater Nagaland have demanded parts of Assam, Manipur and Arunachal Pradesh to be added to a proposed Naga homeland.

Ibobi also said that the provisions of the Sixth schedule of the Constitution, which permits autonomy for hill areas, shall not be extended to Manipur.

Human rights a tricky topic, which law UN report hails India’s efforts on girl child enforcement needs to self-evaluate: iGP Morung Express News

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way we are aspiring? Over the years the government school in general, schools in particular are losing trust from the public. Many children are going for private coaching, public losing trust in government schools,” said Prof Pranati.

She informed that various researches and studies on the education system in other countries were conducted to bring about the NPSEE. “We learned that if we want to improve the teachers’ performance, and learning outcomes, we have to focus on school,” she said, adding that the first concept of the program is to evaluate the performance of schools taking into consideration the

diversity of schools in the country. The other concept is to explore the many recommendations such as change in curriculum, pedagogic practices, inclusive education, health and well being of students etc.

Prof Pranati however admitted that “very few concepts are entering into the schooling practices and some of the concepts are at the state level sitting, not going beyond or it is outside the boundary of school wall.”

“Without any guideline we cannot change, we need to understand that. Other schools in other countries are very clear about what they want to achieve. We need to be very honest; we need to accept to some of the things which are not happening. This whole concept (NPSSE) looks at school in a holistic approach,” she stated. The vision of NPSSE is to take positive step to enable all schools to continuously engage themselves in selfimprovement and its objective is to develop technically sound conceptual framework, methodology, instrument and process of school evaluation, create institutional mechanism, develop capacity of schools and system level functionaries, facilitate the system to be responsive to school specific needs, analyze school evaluation reports across and initiate appropriate policy interventions.

IMPhAl, OCTOBER 20 (IANS): The law and order situation in Manipur has improved dramatically, Chief Minister Okram Ibobi says, but warns that no part of the state can ever be a part of Greater Nagaland.

With assembly elections not far away, the Congress leader said people in the state no longer lived in fear of the various militant groups, big and small.

“In the past, shops and kiosks pulled down shutters by nightfall and people stayed at home. Today people can be seen (on the streets) till late in the night and shopkeepers do brisk business,” Ibobi told IANS in an interview. Militants used to sneak into Manipur from neighbouring Myanmar to commit crime and escape, he said. “We have beefed up security at the border towns with the result that militants cannot make their presence felt now,” the Chief Minister said.

More than 30 insurgent outfits used to operate in the urban areas of Manipur.

Police claim a significant fall in insurgency-related violence. But stray bomb attacks continue.

“The people who are fed up with the senseless violence of the insurgents provide vital information about them (to the authorities),” said the Chief Minister.

According to Ibobi, the insurgents cannot find easy shelter even in the hills as almost all the tribal underground outfits have come overground after signing the Suspension of Operations (SoO) pact.

He however admitted that there were complaints against the activities of

Citizens have become accustomed to the security forces strongly defending acts of highhandedness no matter what the circumstance. Rarely have there been instances of the custodians of the law admitting excesses or wholeheartedly redressing grievances of the people at the receiving end. Yet there are times when the uniformed personnel themselves immerse in such a delicate topic albeit in the form of friendly debate far from the reach of tribunals.

The annual state police debate competition is one such occasion when uniformed personnel play the role of plaintiff and defendant on the role and actions of the police.

The 12th edition of the Nagaland Police State Level Debate Competition held on October 20 at the NAPTC, Chumukedima threw up a number of questions rather real dilemmas that have taken centre stage in the state over the years. Organised under the aegis of the National Human Rights Commission, New Delhi, this year’s topic of contention was ‘No Human Rights violations in Nagaland by police and security forces.’

Twenty (20) debaters – 11 for the motion and 9 against the motion - with ranks ranging from Naiks to Inspectors were in the fray. Custodial death, illegal detention, AFSPA, the March 5, 2015 incident, civilians taking law into their own hands with the police standing by and encounters between security forces and the Naga Political Groups were high-

Police play plaintiff & defendant during Human Rights debate

lights of the debate.

“Citizens have certain rights guaranteed under the constitution but at the same time, it does not give the right to rob, kill or to disturb peace,” asserted Naik Zhekishe of the 10th NAP (IR) speaking in support of the motion. Maintaining that the police and security forces have the right to uphold the law, he added that the police intervene and resort to force only when absolutely necessary. “We’re the defenders of the innocent, not the offenders.”

The counter from the opposing team brought to the fore a number of incidents that briefly held the team for the motion in the back foot. ABSI Kitskha Achumi of DEF Mokokchung cited instances of search and arrest without warrant from a court of law in Dimapur as recent as 2015, of an accused accosted at gunpoint at a police station in 2014 and a person accused of murder beaten while in custody, who allegedly committed suicide.

ABSI Imkongonen of DEF Mokokchung contented that the use of force is necessitated as in a hostile environment in the face of dangerous criminals and armed militants. Certain situations demand the use of force but minimally, he defended.

ASI Latwang of DEF Mon, against the motion, maintained that while Human Rights violations has taken centre stage the absence of a proper redress mechanism is another serious

question, which in itself is a violation of rights. “The very term – Human Rights, is inalienable,” while citing AFSPA, he added, “(It) testifies to the fact the violation of Human Rights.”

UBSI Mhathung Lotha of PTS, Chumukedima, for the motion, maintained that despite the accusations, which could not be established in a court of law, Nagaland Police has fared well when it comes to upholding Human Rights. Stating that the state police have been doing its job in all sincerity, he added that the frequent accusations and negative portrayal has not made the job any easier.

UBSI (Probationer) L. Thungchamo Mozhui of DEF Kohima, against the motion, stated that custodial torture has rather become synonymous with Human Rights violations; however, he added that there are more to it that often are sidelined. Human Rights violations can take various forms, he added.

Earlier, IGP (Crime), SR Saravanan, delivering the keynote address described Human Rights as a tricky topic but necessary for the police to self-evaluate. While stating the state police has been making effort to spread awareness on the matter, he asked whether the effort is having the desired effect.

Stating that it needs serious introspection, he added that as a visible arm of the government, the police should not project itself as neglecting the public.

lONDON, OCTOBER 20 (PTI): India has seen “dramatic” improvements in the opportunities available to the girl child, a United Nations report said while showcasing the country as an example to be replicated worldwide for bettering the condition of their youthful populations.

However, ‘The State of World Population 2016’ report by the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) warned that practices that harm girls and violate their human rights,

starting at age 10, prevent them from realising their full potential as adults and more needs to be done the world over.

It quoted the International Centre for Research on Women to estimate that India loses nearly USD 56 billion a year in potential earnings because of adolescent pregnancy, high secondary school dropout rates and joblessness among young women.

It, however, also showcased India among the countries whose initiatives can be

replicated for worldwide improvements.

“But through a concerted effort by governments, civil society, communities and international institutions to learn from and replicate successful initiatives in places as diverse as India, the United States and Ethiopia, the world can transform every 10-yearold girl’s future and ignite her full potential. “In India, there are more than 12 million 10-year-old girls, far more than in any other country.

CCRI to depute coffee experts to Nagaland Morung Express News Dimapur | October 20

Assuring all possible guidance and assistance to the state Land Resources Department for coffee plantation, the Central Coffee Research Institute, Chikkmagalur, Karnataka has agreed to depute scientists and technical experts to the state to study the climatic condition and feasibility of coffee plantations.

Speaking to The Morung Express over the phone from Bangalore, Secretary, Land Resources, Y Kikheto Sema IAS said that the Director CCRI, Dr. Raguramulu expressed happiness over the Nagaland team’s visit and agreed to depute coffee experts to Nagaland and also to provide whatever coffee seeds were required by the state.

Kikheto said that the climatic conditions of Karnataka and Nagaland were similar and expressed optimism that the state would see a landmark growth in coffee plan-

tation with technical experts providing their valuable expertise after examining the feasibility.

He said Dr. Raguramulu recalled about the establishment of Coffee Demonstration Farm at Kiruphema in the past, which could not take off effectively owing to frequent landslides and volatile situation in the state. However, Kikheto apprised the CCRI Director that Nagaland was relatively peaceful now and assured of all government support for establishing Coffee (Arabica) Research Centre in the state.

CCRI officials, scientists and State Land Resources Department officers held a joint meeting on Wednesday at the former’s office, where Kikheto presented a power point presentation on the status of coffee in Nagaland.

He said Coffee plantation has an edge over rubber and tea since it could be intercropped with other crops such as banana, orange, citrus, pepper etc, while mixed cropping was not

possible for the latter two crops.

He said that the Land Resources Department was yet to receive funds even as it has been declared as the nodal department for revival of coffee plantation in the state.

Kikheto informed that the state LRD team were taken on a coffee farm visit by the officials and famers and also taken to Chikkmagalur coffee laboratory.

The LRD officials also visited the Coffee Sub Research Centre, Coorg on Thursday with CBI officials on Thursday.

“We have learned a lot from the field and laboratory visits about coffee plantation and we will accordingly train our farmers back home with proper guidance and assistance from the CCRI,” Kikheto said.

He informed that 70% of coffee production in the country was from Karnataka.

Kikheto extended gratitude to the CBI Bangalore, CCRI Chikkmagalur and Coffee Sub Research Centre, Coorg for their support and cooperation.

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Engineers & contractors trained on rural road maintenance Kohima, october 20 (NePS): The three days training programme on ‘Rural roads maintenance for engineers & contractors’ of Nagaland Public Works Department (Roads & Bridges) which started on October 18 here at the PWD Conference Hall concluded on October 20.

Engineers from all the 24 divisions along with their officers numbering 300 and large number local contractors attended the programme, which has been sponsored by the Ministry of Rural Development (MoRD), Government of India and organized by Nagaland PWD. Er Ashok Kumar Gupta, Consultant Engineer ILO and Er Bhavesh Chaturvedi, WB/PWD, Himachal Pradesh were the main resources persons. They stressed on the maintenance of rural roads with various technical presentations. They also touched upon how the Ministry used to sanction and release funds for the rural roads maintenance. The engineers and contractors also took part in the interactive sessions with the resource persons.

Satisfying their interactions with the large number of participants turning up for programme, Er Chaturvedi said “We can see that our hill people in Nagaland are ready to work if they are given to do their works.” He also said some of the participants would be selected for master trainer to make inroads in the State.

Er Gupta said this kind of ‘programme and capacity building’ can do a lot of works for the 14 thousand km of rural roads in Nagaland. Er Hozheto Shikhu, Executive Engineer, PMGSY, also expressed his happiness on the successes of the programme for NPWD (R&B). Limadongdang, Additional Chief Engineer, NPWD (R&B), handed out certificates to all the participants.

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Nagaland dental practitioners to get separate director Morung Express News Dimapur | October 20

Dental practitioners in the state will soon have a separate director under the Department of Health & Family Welfare (H&FW).

This was revealed by Secretary, H&FW, Maongwati Aier IAS on Thursday at the 14th Indian Dental Association Nagaland State Branch (IDANSB), Conference and Annual General Meeting at Nagaland Bamboo Resource Centre, Dimapur.

“Minister (H&FW) has already approved for a new directorship for dental section and only few formalities remain with the finance department,” he said.

He also said that the state would soon have a medical college in Kohima which would produce medical graduates to meet the growing demands of health practitioners in the

Members of IDANSB along with Secretary, H&FW, Maongwati Aier IAS during the conference in Dimapur held on October 20. (Morung Photo)

state. “Out of the 21 health centres in the state only 6 centres have dental doctors,” Maongwati added expressing the need for including dentists in the healthcare establishments.

Maongwati informed that neighbouring Manipur was getting ready to

send 15, 000 nurses to Japan as proposed by that country and that Trinidad and Tobago was also seeking trained nurses from northeast India.

Talking about Non Practising Allowance for government employed doctors; Maongwati ex-

pressed optimism that doctors in government sector were following the norms faithfully. He also appealed government doctors not to interfere but give chance to private practitioners.

The Secretary said that India hosts about 20% of world’s diseases and yet

there were only 8% doctors and 1 % laboratory technicians. He said lakhs of medical tourists were visiting India for treatment of various diseases and that the dental section has a huge role in it.

Delivering presidential address, IDANSB Presi-

dent, Dr. Pfukrolo Koza appealed the government to create at least one specialized dental post in each district hospital and one dentist post in each police battalion.

Presenting the status of dental surgeons in the state, Additional Director, H&FW, Dr. N. Savino said out of 150 registered dentists, only 33 were employed with the government while 15 were employed under National Health Mission. He also expressed concern over the service rules which set a promotion ceiling for dental only upto Additional Director. In such a position, Dr.Savino said that the dental practitioners were made to serve under junior MBBS doctors and appealed the authorities to look into the issue.

At the conference venue, trade fair and poster presentations are also going on which will culminate on October 21.

State BJP meets Governor on NU Vice Chancellor issue regional orientation workshop Kohima, october 20 (mexN): State BJP President Visasolie Lhoungu met the Governor of Nagaland PB Acharya at his office chamber on October 19.

A press release received here said that apart from discussions on various issues, Lhoungu expressed concern and emphasized on the plight of the Nagaland University which, despite being the only Central

University in the State, “has been functioning without a Vice Chancellor for several months now.” He stated that a University cannot function effectively without a head and that student, and staffs along with administration were facing a number of difficulties as a result.

He requested for assignment of a capable and qualified individual to the post at the earliest and

further appealed that the individual must be someone who understands the conditions of the University and is empathetic towards students and teachers alike.

The Governor was appreciative that a pertinent issue was being brought out and acknowledged the importance of the issue.

He assured to look into the matter at the earliest.

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Abhijit Sinha, IAS addresses the regional orientation workshop State BJP President Visasolie Lhoungu with the Governor of Nagaland PB Acharya at his for field officers on Reproductive, Maternal, Newborn Child and office chamber on October 19.

Adolescent Health (RMNCH+A) at Kohima. (DIPR Photo)

Booking for Street Fair 2016 begins DimaPur, october 20 (mexN): Night carnivals and night bazaars during the festive season have lately become very popular in the state. It is a platform where local entrepreneurs can promote their goods and products. One such night carnival is the ‘Street Fair’ that happens every year in Dimapur. An initiative of Definitive Inc., ‘Street Fair’ has been successfully running for three consecutive years now.

The organisers stated in a press release that with the objective to promote local entrepreneurs and dignity of labour in the Naga society, ‘Street Fair’ started as a small venture in 2013. Last year the fair had 180 stalls and hundreds of local entrepreneurs running the stalls. The street fair has had a very positive response both from the sellers and the buyers. Commenting on the fair, one of the local entrepreneurs said that the fair has helped him in earning during the festive season which in turn has helped in expanding his business.

The fourth edition of the fair is scheduled to be held from December 4 to 6 at Super Market, Dimapur.

‘Street Fair IV, 2016’ promises a bigger and a better night carnival and it is all set to bring the lights out of people’s hearts and pockets this year too. Bookings for stalls have already started.

Interested individuals and parties can enquire from this number 7085746596.

Interest for researches and higher academic studies increasing: Deo Nukhu

Book on ‘Economic Growth and Human Development in Nagaland’ released Morung Express News Dimapur | October 20

Interest for researches and higher academic pursuit are increasing in recent years and this is an encouraging trend, Parliamentary Secretary, Higher & Technical Education, Deo Nukhu observed today.

The Parliamentary Secretary made this observation while releasing the book, “Economic Growth and Human Development in Nagaland,” (Heritage Publishing House Dimapur) authored by Dr. Yelhi Vero here today at Hotel Acacia Conference Hall, Dimapur.

This is evident from increase in applications for study leave to pursue PhD and other academic pursuit at the Higher & Technical Education Department, he added.

Congratulating Dr. Yelhi for bringing out the book in an opportune time which researches in this area are quite limited, Nukhu called for further scientific researches in various field especially in social, historical and political aspects of the state.

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Parliamentary Secretary Deo Nukhu (right) officially releasing the book “Economic Growth and Human Development in Nagaland,” by Dr. Yelhi Vero (left) and published under Heritage Publishing House Dimapur at Hotel Acacia, Dimapur on October 20. (Morung Photo)

books and books and publication and young scholars as well as established writers should undertake such engagement, he maintained.

In a brief introduction, the author Dr. Yelhi Vero said that the book was an outcome knowledge gain from academic pursuit throughout his life.

Currently an Assistant Professor under State Higher Education, Dr. Yelhi is a gold medalist in Economics and completed his Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) from Nagaland University (NU). The book is part of his PhD research.

According to the author, the two main focus

of the research were – the inter district disparities in development in Nagaland and the link between economic growth and human development in Nagaland.

An important finding of his research which Dr. Yelhi discussed in his introduction was the evidence that 1% increase in female education enhances 7.25% in income and reduces infant mortality by 8.95%.

An additional year of schooling female population reduces fertility rate and keep the population at optimum level, he added quoting from his research.

Besides, overview of the socio-economic condition

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national average. However, in sex ratio the State needs to improve its ratio which is presently lower than the national average, he stated.

On Beti Bachao Beti padhao, the chief guest said three key departments have been engaged as such people have to support and give concerted efforts for the programme to be successful. He also said that “healthy family becomes wealthy family” as such one should look at health as an important factor in all aspects.

Guest of honour, Dr. Bendangyanger said the main objective of the workshop was to update the knowledge and equip the field officers on RMNCH+A which was launched in 2013 in order to address the major causes of mortality among women and children. He also said that only a healthy mother can give birth to a healthy baby thereby investing in the mother and child care is one of the most acceptable international as well as national strategies. Districts such as Tuensang, Mon, Wokha and Kiphire have been identified under this program, he mentioned.

Director, DFP, Kohima, Dr. Engam Pame who delivered the key note address said the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Government of India initiated a new media strategy called Special Media Campaign on Reproductive , Maternal, Newborn, Child and Adolescent Health (RMNCH+A) with special focus on mission Indradhanush, Population

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of the state as well as its various sectorial contributions, the book is packed with information on Nagaland’s economy, demographic features, natural resources, structural changes, sectoral growth and so on.

The book will be useful reference book for academic researches and policy planners and as per the scrutiny of NU syllabus a big help especially for the under graduate level, the author further asserted.

The book will be available in Crossword and Academic Book House in Kohima; and Modern Book Depot, Books & Books and Heritage Publishing House in Dimapur.

Kohima, october 20 (DiPr): The Directorate of Field Publicity Ministry of I&B Regional Office, Nagaland & Manipur, Kohima organized a regional orientation workshop for field officers on Reproductive, Maternal, Newborn Child and Adolescent Health (RMNCH+A) with special focus on Mission Indradhanush, Population Stabilisation, Beti Bachao Beti Padhao and Anaemia among adolescent girls on October 20 at the Conference Hall of Circuit House, New Ministers' Hill, Kohima.

Home Commissioner and Commissioner & Secretary for Health & Family Welfare, Abhijit Sinha, IAS and Director, Health & Family Welfare, Dr. Bendangyanger were the chief guest and guest of honour respectively.

Addressing the field officers at the workshop, the chief guest said that health is important for all people irrespective of age. Most of the time, policies and programmes initiated by the government are targeted to a particular group but health as such cannot be restricted to a particular group or individual alone, he said.

He mentioned the importance of media in partnering with the Department for disseminating of the programs and policies being implemented in the health sector. Asserting the achievements of Nagaland with that of the national level, he said the State has so far done well which means in many parameters the State is ahead than the

Stabilisation, Beti Bachao Beti Padhao and Anaemia among Adolescent girls.

He also mentioned that 25% of the districts in every state based on composite health index have been identified as high priority districts for which success largely depends on people's participation. A vast section of our population in rural and remote areas do not have access to information regarding developmental programs due to lack of information as such the Directorate of Field Publicity comes in to fill in the gaps , thus it acts as a bridge between the people and the government in a true sense, he added.

Stressing on the importance of information, he said the organisation would also strive to create well informed communities with regard to the national objectives so as to reach the last man in the last mile. He expressed hope that by joining hands we would be able to make a difference in the lives of our people.

Function President, Dr. Nungsangtemjen Ao, in his presidential address, extended his pleasure to be in the orientation workshop which he felt was important and appropriate at this juncture since the three important health outcome goals to be achieved by the end of 2017 as per the 12th Five Year Plan was related to this program. He said the field officers who form an important cog in this program should be well equipped, updated and well versed. He also urged the officers posted in the districts to give feedback about their interactions with the beneficiaries so as to reassess the strategies and challenges for the successful implementation of the government services.

FPO, Ukhrul, Robin Kashungnao proposed vote of thanks while Women Department, Kohima Zeme Baptist Church presented special number.

FPO, Churachandpur, P. Sophie was the moderator.

With the aim to develop wholesome and well-informed spiritual growth in children, a kids’ worship conference, or Children’s Festival & Conference, will be held in Dimapur for all Christian denominations and Naga tribes from January 5-7, 2017.

With the theme ‘Calling a New Generation!’, the Conference will bring together children from the age group of 7-16 years in praise and worship, workshops (for children and adults), talks on age appropriate topics, fun activities etc. It will hear from national and international resource persons. To be held at Maple Tree School in Dimapur, the Conference will be organized

by the King’s Kids International (KKI) along with Imliyanger Memorial Centre (IMC), Kids Worship Centre (KWC) and Ebenezer Orphanage Home. ‘Fingerprint’ will be an event partner. The organizing team consists of 16 members.

“This kind of a conference was first organized by the same set of organizers seven years ago at the DDSC stadium in Dimapur,” informed Asangla Imchen, one of the organizers, at a press conference held at the KWC in AnaKi building, Khermahal today.

The previous conference was attended by more than 1000 children from all over Dimapur and eleven other countries.

“The vision to hold the first conference in 2010 was given by God to my wife in 2003,” informed Onen Aonok from KKI, South Asia, Guwahati, while speaking at the press conference. They

hope to bring children from all social strata together as children are the “backbone of society” and need to be guided well. KKI is a part of Ministry of Youth with a

Mission and currently operates in 70 countries; it has previously organized smaller workshops in Kohima, Mon and Mokokchung.

The Children’s Conference, according to Aonok, aims to focus on family, children and youth.

It also aims to bring about wholesome Christian growth in children brought together in a safe and secure environment, noted Mughavi Zhimomi, a member of the organizing team.

Additional information, as follows, was provided by Robert Longkumer, Founder & Director of KWC. The Conference will charge

Rs. 200 per head for the entire 3-days duration which will go towards workshop material and refreshments. Registration is open till November 20, 2016, till 4:00 pm. Registration forms and flyers are available at the KWC, Ana-ki Building, Khermahal, High Praise Music and Art Academy, Riverbelt Colony, H/no 206 & Live Sound Music Store, Church Road. There will be half day of events per day, more details on which will be released soon. No transport, lodging or boarding facilities will be provided. Students of Discipleship Bible College, Dimapur will volunteer for the Conference, though anyone else interested has been requested to come forward.

For more details, one can contact: 9862352344, 9856505017, 9856313798, 9085852702.

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Forensic confirms suicide Manipur CM terms Nagaland in ex-Arunachal CM’s death CM’s remarks as 'anti-national'

ItaNaGar, OctOber 20 (ht): A forensic report into the cause of former Arunachal Pradesh chief minister Kalikho Pul’s death ten weeks ago has confirmed the initial suspicion that it was a case of suicide, police said on Thursday.

The report the state police received last week said there was no suspicion of foul play into the ex-CM’S death, state inspector general of police N Payeng told Hindustan Times.

The 47-year-old leader’s body was found hanging in his official residence in Itanagar on August 9 — less than a month after he had to quit as CM following a Supreme Court verdict.

The sudden death caused a stir in the northeastern state’s fluctuating politics and led hundreds of Pul supporters to take to the streets, alleging foul play and demanding a CBI inquiry.

Adding to the air of mystery was a handwritten note seen near the body. Titled ‘My Thoughts’, the 60-page document was sealed by the police.

While a case of unnatural death was registered, the state government ordered a magisterial inquiry to probe the exact cause of death.

‘Anti-incumbency worries Congress’

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Pul’s viscera were sent to the Guwahati-based forensic science laboratory, which gave its report to the Arunachal Pradesh government last week.

“Now that we have the forensic report, we will investigate the case further,” IG Payeng said. “We should be able file a closure report within a month.”

The former CM’S family, which was busy with Pul’s final rites till last week, isn’t happy with the slow pace of investigation.

“The process is taking time,” Pul’s third wife Dasanglu Pul told HT. “Since the final rites are over, we will be able to pursue the matter further and see that the investigation ends soon.”

Politics in Arunachal Pradesh took another major turn last month with chief minister Pema Khandu leaving the Congress along with 43 MLAs and joining the Peoples’ Party of Arunachal.

The Bharatiya Janata Party, which has 11 MLAs in the state, joined Khandu’s government earlier this month.

Election Commission announced this week that by-election to the Hayuliang (ST) assembly constituency, which got vacant after Pul’s death, will be held on November 19.

The PPA and the BJP are planning to announce a joint candidate for the seat. Pul’s third wife Dasanglu is a frontrunner.

Okram Ibobi Singh, Chief Minister of Manipur, slammed his Nagaland counterpart TR Zeliang on Thursday for making "anti-national remarks" here during a programme.

Zeliang was in Senapati district yesterday to attend a conference of Naga villages as the chief guest where it was resolved to defend land rights of the Nagas.

At the event, the Nagaland CM said the land inhibited by Nagas were never part of the erstwhile Meitei kingdom, adding, the land of Nagas were later brought under the geographical boundary of Manipur by the British for administrative conveniences.

"Nagas will have to derecognise artificial boundaries drawn across their ancestral land," Zeliang told the conference.

Reacting to this, O Ibobi Singh said, "Unlike Manipur, Nagaland was never a nation. The neighbouring state was carved out from Assam in the course of time." Ibobi was speaking at a function to open Mahatma Gandhi NREGA Mela-2016 and

Imphal, OctOber 20 (IaNS): The antiincumbency factor is worrying the ruling Congress in Manipur, Chief Minister Okram Ibobi Singh has said. Ibobi Singh, who has been in power for three consecutive terms, said the anti-incumbency feelings may tilt the balance in the January assembly polls.

The Congress leader admitted to IANS in an interview that there appeared to be a gap between the performance of the Congress government in Manipur and the expectations of the people. "If our party can overcome this factor, it will win at least 50 seats in the 60-member house," he said. "In 2002, we got 20 seats and 31 in 2007. We created a political record in the state by winning 42 seats in 2012. "This time we inauguration of SIRD Complex at Porompat here.

Ibobi criticised TR Zeliang for allegedly attempting to incite hatred among communities of Manipur while delivering his speech at the Naga villages conference during which the Framework Agreement inked between the Government of India and NSCN (IM) on August 3 last year was deliberated.

"Zeliang needs to go through the history of Manipur which was never a part of

NH 7 Weekender Fest to begin today

ShIllONG, OctOber 20 (IaNS): Come Friday, and all roads in Meghalaya will lead to Madan Kurkalang in Bhoirymbong, RiBhoi district for the seventh edition of Bacardi NH7 Weekender, one of the biggest music festivals in India.

The two-day festival, which will entertain the region’s music enthusiasts on October 21 and 22, will see many maiden performances by international and national artistes.

The international artistes expected are Steven Wilson, Natty, Rhythm Shaw, River, Mali, The Ritornellos and Vertical Horizon. While the Indian part will include Farhan Live, Kumail, What Escapes Me, Elephant In The Elevator and Wild Palms.

They will perform over the weekend at the Shillong edition, and are expected to make it a night to remember for all music aficionados.

Other popular local artistes who will be performing at the festival this

year will be Papon and Lucid Recess from Guwahati; Soulmate: History of the Blues, Aberrant, Blue Temptation and Dossers Urge from Shillong; Alobo Naga & Band from Dimapur and Imphal Talkies from Imphal.

The Shillong leg of the festival will host five stages – Bacardi Arena, The Dewarists, The Breezer Vivid Village, Bacardi House Party and Insider.

“Following the overwhelming response we got last year, we decided to start the festival from Shillong again this year. So here we come again,” Only Much Louder’s COO Vijay Nair said. “It was one of the best Bacardi NH7 Weekender editions we have ever had.

The support we received during the weekend from everyone – the local and state authorities, our fantastic local production and security crews,” Nair said.

He also praised their brand partners, and the fans – “who were amazing”.

The NH7 weekender

will have imaginative stage designs, exquisite art installations, eclectic food options and a specially curated bazaar for artists, craftspeople, DIYers and hobbyist entrepreneurs to showcase their creativity.

“I am super excited about playing at Shillong.

Me being from the region and add to it the beautiful setting – surrounded by hills that no city location can beat – makes the Shillong edition of the Bacardi NH7 Weekender provide for a great exposure along with quality music and fun,” singing sensation Agaraag ‘Papon’ Mahanta said.

Papon also termed the Shillong leg of the festival as one of the best musical extravaganza unfolding in the Northeast. “The Shillong edition of Bacardi NH7 Weekender is definitely one of the best festivals I have played at, in terms of the vibe,” he said. Papon added that the region deserved such an initiative and the team behind OML has been instrumental in

Bru repatriation: Mizoram Government all ready to begin Newmai News Network Aizawl | October 20

The Mizoram government is all set to resume the Bru repatriation from November 2. Nearly 5000 Bru families lodged in six relief camps in North Tripura district are likely to be repatriated this time.

According to government sources, over 3600 families will be resettled in Mamit district of Mizoram this time, over 600 in Kolasib, over 200 in Lunglei district.

Assistant Nodal Officers and eight other Administrative officers in eight villages under Kolasib district and Mamit district of Mizoram where the repatriated Bru will be settled have been appointed to conduct the repatriation.

About Rs 1.10 crore required for the construction of community kitchen and temporary shelter and the amount required for vehicular expenditure prepared

by Kolasib DTO has been sent to the Home Department for approval.

The first effort to repatriate them from November 16, 2009, was not only scuttled by the murder of one Zarzokima of Bungthuam village three days earlier, but triggered another round of exodus.

The effort to repatriate 3,500 Bru families during June to September in 2015 failed as not a single Bru came forward in their respective relief camps before the Mizoram officials, to be identified as bonafide residents of Mizoram.

Though a number of

Bru families returned to Mizoram during repeated repatriation process and some of them returned on their own, a sizeable number of families remained in the neighbouring State.

It is worth mentioning here that the relationship between the Mizos and the Brus has not been going well in the past 15 years.

Hundreds of Brus had left Mizoram in 1997 and in 2009. The first case was triggered when Bru militants murdered two Mizos who were forest guards on October 21, 1997. The second case happened after a 17-year-old Mizo boy was killed by the Brus near Bungthuam village on November 13, 2009. When the Bru left Mizoram they had driven out some Mizos in villages of Sakhan Hill Range in Tripura like Sakhan Serhmun, Sakhan Tlangsang, Sakhan Tualsen and Upper Dosda which had kicked up much ruckus in Mizoram then. Meanwhile, four years ago, head count conducted by the MBDPF found that there had been 31,703 Brus in the relief camps belonging to 5,448 families who were bona fide residents of Mizoram.

The repatriation of the 1997 batch of Bru refugees was underway until it stalled by the November 13 killing. In the year 2011, conglomeration of major NGOs in Mizoram had submitted a joint memorandum to the then Union Home minister P Chidambaram to rehabilitate displaced Mizos in Tripura and stall the ongoing repatriation of Brus from Tripura to Mizoram. The

memorandum was signed by representatives of four large NGOs in the state-the Young Mizo Association (YMA), the MZP, the Mizoram Upa Pawl (MUP) or elders association and the Mizo Hmeichhe Insuihkhawm Pawl (MHIP) or the women's federation and four political parties.

The memorandum had mentioned that more than 80 Mizo families displaced from Tripura's Sakhan Hill range in 1998 after being threatened by Bru militants should be adequately rehabilitated by the Centre, otherwise, the repatriation of Brurefugees from Tripura relief camps should not be allowed.

giving the region one of its biggest musical extravaganzas.

“The people of the Northeast deserved something like this, something of this magnitude. It’s a remote region, so hats off to OML for taking the music to Shillong. It’s great exposure for the region, and for the young people who are so talented with such great music traditions,” the Assamese singer said.

Excited about his debut at the Bacardi NH7 Weekender in Shillong, noted singer Alobo Naga said, “We are happy and excited to be a part of the festival this year. Such music festivals are not only a treat for music lovers in the region as they get a chance to hear popular national and international bands and performers but also open doors for people from other parts of the country to travel and explore the region… a win-win situation.”

Elaborate arrangements are being made by outdoor accommodation providers

who are looking to house music lovers during the festival in tents and camps.

Camp site Kite Manja, situated within 1.5 km of the venue, is planning to accommodate over 150 people. An additional 50 people will be provided with facilities if they bring their own tents.

“On the first day of our tie-up with Make My Trip, we got 15 tent bookings. Seeing such a response, we have increased our capacity to 150 from our initial plan of 100 tents,” Founder and Programme Director at Kite Manja, Jnandip Borgohain said.

Jnandip said the festival has been a boon for the local economy as the flow of music lovers to the city will add to many more allied activities. “Festivals like Bacardi NH7 Weekender provide lots of opportunities to local people in terms of employment. At our campsite, a lot of local population is working. A lot of visitors will come to Shillong in the next many days and this indeed is a big boost to the local economy,” he said.

are expecting about 38 seats, even after conceding the anti-incumbency factor. However it is for the voters to decide," he added.

Asked about the resignation of three Congress MLAs to join the BJP, he said the development was of no consequence. "All of them had been ministers for over 10 years. Perhaps they were not happy as they were dropped from the ministry. But four Trinamool MLAs have joined us a few days back." The Chief Minister admitted that there were some lapses in the police recruitment tests. This is why the government cancelled the test results and held fresh tests.

He added that the appointment of ranking officials had been entrusted to Manipur Public Service Commission.

India," Ibobi said.

He said the state of Nagaland is run by organisations which are "power mongers."

The Manipur CM continued to attack on TR Zeliang and said the Nagaland CM's Manipur visit was to to create wedge between different ethnic groups.

The Manipur unit of BJP today sought a criminal case against Nagaland Chief Minister TR Zeliang for "attempting to tear apart Manipur into pieces."

The programme held near Kangpokpi under the ban-

ner of "South Nagaland" was something that needs to be condemned, senior Manipur BJP spokesperson O joy Singh told a press meet at the party office. The veteran politician said a criminal case should be taken against the Nagaland CM who was trying to incite hatred among the Manipur communities with intent to disintegrate the state. In a recent visit to the state, National BJP President Amit Shah assured not an inch of its territory would be allowed to cede.

NEC to focus on high-value agri product for niche markets GUWahatI, OctOber 20 (ptI): To address the communication bottleneck of the region, the North Eastern Council on Wednesday said it is focussing more on promoting high-value agricultural products for niche markets.

"Given the prohibitive transportation cost in the North East, we cannot compete everywhere. The region must find niche markets and should concentrate on highvalue products," North Eastern Council (NEC) secretary Ram Muivah said on the sidelines of a two-day conference on agriculture-horticulture entrepreneurship in the region. The Northeastern region has two im-

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portant advantages - climate and rainfall - over other places in the country, he added.

"Considering these aspects, the NEC is focussing more on promoting such agricultural products giving higher returns and are aimed at niche markets.

Some such products include kiwi fruit, stevia and lemongrass," Muivah said.

NEC is currently encouraging farmers to produce large cardamom and kiwi fruit in Arunachal Pradesh, lemon grass and stevia in Manipur and tea in Tripura and Sikkim, he added. The NEC chief fur-

ther said that the organisation is also helping entrepreneurs in areas like milk production by murrah buffalo in both Manipur and Arunachal Pradesh and fishery, dairy and honey bee output in Nagaland.

Asked about the funding to farmers, Muivah said: "We are giving grants between Rs.3 crore and Rs.12 crore to each state in the Northeast for agriculture and horticulture sector." The funding pattern consists of 90 per cent assistance from the NEC, while 10 per cent is funded by the state government.

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It is hereby notified that the Dimapur Bar Association Executive Committee held its meeting on 14.10.16 and resolved that all its bonafide members should clear their arrears/subscription fees, within 15 days from the date of this publication, in compliance with Article 4(4) of its Constitution.

It further notifies that the list of the defaulting members shall be released in the subsequent publication.

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DIMAPUR DISTRICT TRUCK OWNERS ASSOCIATION To,

DIMAPUR DISTRICT: NAGALAND Govt. Regd. No. 1630 Under Societies Act. 1860 Head Office Golaghat Road, Near Amar Mill

The Deputy Commissioner Dimapur, Nagaland Sub:- Prayer for issue of immediate directive to Commercial Motor Vehicle Transports to abide by central Govt. norms(M.V Act ) i.e loading capacity limit in (ton) as prescribed.

Sir, With due request and honor we take the privilege to cite a few words as for your prompt act and necessary action. That, Sir despite the Govt. guidelines for loading capacity limit for commercial vehicles. i.e a) 12 wheelers - 20/21 Mt (Per load limit) b) 10 wheelers - 15/16 Mt (Per load limit) c) 6 wheelers - 9/9.50 Mt (Per load limit) etc….

It is observed that the above laws are left neglected and unchecked for long causing tremendous loss to the Truck owners and the general public. That Sir, due to the unchecked overloading practice the truck owner are at the receiving and as without the knowledge of the concerned owner the workers for their own benefit indulge in over loading (beyond limit) for their personal benefit causing great momentary loss in form of accident and vehicle repair. Secondly, due to uncontrolled overloading practice the state highways/National highways have become deplorable with pot holes in all the stretches which need to be controlled by all means.

Thirdly, the overloading of commercial vehicles have giving rise to all forms of corruption form all quarter giving upper hand to some corrupted agencies to involve in illegal activities.

Therefore, in the light of the above we are certain that your esteemed authority will issue a directive to all commercial vehicles transporters to strictly abide by the Central Govt. guidelines (M.V Act) as per loading capacity limit chart only.

On the part of the District Administrations inability to issue Directives/order to abide by loading capacity limit if any, then the Association may be compelled to take its own course of action or to seek justice elsewhere, where we should not be held responsible for any eventuality arising out of it.

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Cyber security expert offers tips on protection from online threats the dimapur district Legal services Authority (ddLsA) held an essay competition for students of class VIII and XI under the theme ‘Child Rights’ at Assembly of God Higher Secondary School. The essay competition was held with the aim to make the students aware about their basic rights as well as the functioning of the Legal Services Authority. Ongsha Phom, Anjali Kumari, Mannyei Phom were judged as the 1st, 2nd and 3rd prize cash winners respectively.

Kohima, october 20 (mexN): A seminar on cyber security was presented by Swapan Kumar Das, CEO of Ellide Computers at Government Polytechnic Kohima (GPK) on October 20. This seminar was organised to spread awareness amongst the students and faculty on various online threats that have the potential to cause personal harm and financial loss.

Swapan Kumar Das spoke on a range of issues such as the need for strong passwords for Facebook and email accounts, online

swapan Kumar das, Ceo of ellide Computers addressing the students during the seminar on cyber security at Government Polytechnic Kohima held on October 20.

scams, and cyber stalking and brute force attacks.

The audience was also enlightened on the technique of social engineering- the art of manipulating people so they give up confiden-

tial information. Real life incidents of victimization using social engineering techniques were narrated to help the students avoid such entrapment themselves, added a press re-

lease received here.

Er. Vipulhou Lhoungu, Principal of GPK said that such seminars are organised to help provide well rounded education that go beyond the curriculum

and meet the challenges of the times. National Board of Accreditation (NBA) coordinator and event coordinator, Er Hangkum Sao Chang expressed that such seminars are part of the larger goal of achieving NBA accreditation for GPK. He said a number of others systems and practices are being put in place at GPK in order to ensure continuous quality improvement that is encouraged by the NBA’s developmental approach to promote excellence in technical education.

Lower Agri Ward Council silver jubilee Sainik School Punglwa Kohima, october brations will also include Kohima have been in- gets best journal award 20 (DiPr): The Lower a musical extravaganza formed that there will be Agri Ward Council will celebrate its Silver Jubilee on October 22 (Saturday).

Minister for Environment, Forest and Climate Change Dr. Neikiesalie Kire will be the Chief Guest on the occasion.

The main session will begin at 12:00 noon at the Lower Agri Colony Junction, near Assamese Baptist Church junction.

Highlights of the cele-

ATMA Aghunaqa block conducted BFAC meeting at banana farm school on October 14.

in the evening where acclaimed musical bands and individuals will be performing including variety show and State’s stand up comedians Purneken and team. The Lower Agri Ward Council Chairman and colleagues have invited everyone to come and join the celebration.

In this connection public and road users in

a road diversion linking from between Hotel Fira junction and Merhulietsa junction near Assamese Church from October 21, 12:00 noon to October 22 till the function gets over.

The Ward Council has apologized for the inconvenience created and has requested for the cooperation of all motorists to ensure the success of the event.

NIIT Dimapur extends submission date ATMA Bhandari Block Wokha conducted training on October 18 at Soil office Bhandari.

Chophabeni Kikon, Assistant technology manager, spoke on package of practices for tomato cultivation. She explained the importance of nursery management of tomato with proper spacing and proper care during transplantation. Also the water, soil, temperature requirement of tomato plants and identification of pests and diseases was done through pictorial representation. Management of various pests & diseases was also discussed. It chaired by Khyothungo Ezung, BTM. Altogether 10 farmers’ and ATMA officials attended the programme.

DimaPur, october 20 (mexN): The last date of submission of applications for ‘Are YOU the Lucky ONE??!!’ campaign has been extended to October 28 till 5:00 pm owing to the ongoing undergraduate exams.

It may be noted that NIIT Dimapur Center has offered 100% FREE 3-Years GNIIT Course worth Rs.1.72 Lakh to one of the lucky winner of Nagaland, for which classes will be held for only 2-hours on al-

ternate days. National Faculties of NIIT will be taking the classes on the latest computer technologies.

Graduates or 12th Pass candidates in any stream with 45% (NBSE) & below 24 Years of age with good communication skills are eligible to apply as per NIIT norms. Lucky Winner will be selected by draw of lots on October 29 at 11.00 am at NIIT Dimapur center.

Other candidates will benefit from the national scholarship of Rs.15,000/-

and Rs.1.50 Lakh worth free online library courses valid for one year for GNIITians registering this month, besides other offers on other courses. Interested candidates may visit NIIT Dimapur Center, Marwari Patti or www.niitcloudcampus. com or call Daniel Changkiri on Ph: 96121-71341 for more details.

This was informed in a press release issued

by NIIT Dimapur Center Head of Center Ajay Sethi.

PereN, october 20 (mexN): The annual journal of Sainik School Punglwa ‘Vibrant Strings’ (201516) was adjudged the best journal among the 25 Sainik Schools in the country. The award for the same was received by Group Captain Sanjay Gaekwad, Principal, Sainik School Punglwa on October 6 from Raksha Rajya Mantri, Rao Inderjit Singh during the recently concluded XLVI All India Sainik Schools Principals’ Conference – 2016 at Satara, Maharashtra.

‘Vibrant Strings’ highlights the overall achievements of the school in various fields, informed a press release from Sainik School Punglwa. “It is also a magazine designed especially for the young ignited and highly motivated cadets to freely pour their streams of intellectual and inspiring thoughts in the forms of creative writings such as; poetry, art, drawing, humor and much more.”

The cadets, according to the release, were quite enthusiastic in contribut-

ing articles both in English and Hindi. “The magazine reflected the innocent and true beautiful minds of both the cadets and staff in nurturing and promoting the school in achieving its excellence in totality. The immense success story of the school is what the school takes pure pride in it.”

The school shared its happiness with all those involved in making the magazine a success. The members of the editorial team who have been instrumental in bringing the annual magazine to such a status of glory and pride of the school were Patron Gp Capt Sanjay Gaekwad, Principal; Chief Editor Sqn Ldr Sanjeev Kumar Chaudhary, Vice Principal; Editors Nicholas Kamei and Kaisa Krehe (TGT English), Sangeeta (TGT Hindi), Vijay Kumay (TGT Computer), Dailee Mao (Art Master), Keshav Adhikari Chhetry (Photography In-charge); Student Editors Cadet Longdilong Sangtam and Cadet Sahil Raman.

NSBS&GA officials on tour to different districts

AtMA Bhandari block wokha conducted Block Farmers advisory committee (BFAC) Meeting on October 18 at Soil office Bhandari. Discussions on various farming activities like trainings, demonstrations etc to be undertaken at the block level were taken up. Farmer representatives were urged to mingle and find out certain problems faced by farmers within their village. The programme was chaired by Khyothungo Ezung, BTM. Altogether 10 farmers including BFAC Members and farmers friend attended the programme.

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ACROSS 1. Cut down 5. Vipers 9. Forearm bone 13. 71 in Roman numerals 14. Ancient Persian coin 16. Found on a finger 17. Blips 18. Less damp 19. Location 20. Fathers 22. Anagram of “Sauciness” 24. Dines 26. Grave marker 27. Savior 30. Warning devices 33. Enclosed 35. Gladden 37. 56 in Roman numerals 38. Make improvements 41. Zero 42. Birds of peace 45. Annuals 48. Lemon or canary 51. Gallivant 52. Vibes 54. Brother of Jacob 55. Striped or spotted 59. Heaps 62. 62 in Roman numerals 63. Dimwit 65. Wise one 66. Margarine 67. Ringworm cassia 68. Ear-related 69. Small slender gull 70. Marsh plant 71. Where a bird lives DOWN 1. Austrian peaks 2. 22 in Roman numerals 3. Communicative 4. Illness 5. Total 6. Indian dress

7. One who is excessively proper 8. Afternoon nap 9. Disentangle 10. Nonclerical 11. Anagram of “Tine” 12. Beers 15. Barbarous 21. Blend 23. Wings 25. Satisfy 27. Gentle 28. Emissary 29. Skirt’s edge 31. Control 32. Pigpens 34. Former North African ruler 36. If not 39. Mesh 40. Have the nerve 43. Jubilance 44. Swing around 46. Coarse file 47. Go-between 49. German iris 50. Roam 53. A river through Paris 55. Conspiracy 56. Spindle 57. Layer 58. Accomplished 60. Auspices 61. Religious offshoot 64. Little bit Answer to Crossword 3748

FRIday 21•10•2016

NAGALAND

Two apprehended for attempted robbery kOhima, OctOber 20 (mexN): The youths of Rokabozou colony apprehended two miscreants while they were attempting to steal a scooty (Flyte) bearing registration No NL07J6370 on October 18 at around 10:00 pm.

A press release issued

by Atu Zumvü NPS, SubDivisional Police Officer (South) & PRO Kohima, stated that the accused persons were trying to start the scooty by cutting the front portion of the body and tampering the self starter wire during which they were apprehended by the youths.

The two, identified as Alo Kath (23 yrs) and Neito Awomi (18 yrs), were produced at North

The two accused under custody at North PS, Kohima.

PS and accordingly taken into custody. In this connection, regular cases vide Kohima North P.S

Case No. 0076/2016 U/S 379/511 IPC is registered against them for further investigation.

Rival groups tarnishing our image: NSCN (R) Dimapur, OctOber 20 (mexN): The NSCN (Reformation) today claimed that some person/group of persons is collecting and indulging in “illegal activities” to tarnish its image. This, a statement from the NSCN (R) MIP alleged, was a “well planned policy initiated by some rival groups”.

The NSCN (R) further informed that all kinds of Chaplee assignments given

to officials by the previous Chaplee Kilonser A. Langhkuh Konyak remains cancelled as the latter defected to the NSCN (IM). “All the Revenue Heads allotted to Military Wing as per decision during meeting held in February 2016 remains cancelled,” it added.

Noting that some unofficial persons without proper assignment are “harassing” Supari agen-

cies, the NSCN (R) has informed the agencies not to entertain any person/ group dealing in the name of NSCN (R) w.e.f. October 21 “till further orders”.

The MIP further informed that all assignments on Chaplee affairs duly assigned by Newell Achumi Naga, Dy. Kilonser, Chaplee Affairs, NSCN (R), will be official, except for the Directorates of Kohima.

State EC directs 'special revision' of Electoral Roll kOhima, OctOber 20 (Dipr): The Government of Nagaland has directed holding the general election to constitute the Municipal Councils and Town Councils in the State of Nagaland. In order to constitute the Municipal and Town Councils, it has become necessary to revise the existing Electoral Rolls of all the Municipal and Town Councils Wards as there is likely-hood of death/transposition of electors and minors who might have attained the qualifying age of 18 years and are now eligible for registration in the electoral rolls since the last revision.

In this connection, the State Election Commissioner, Nagaland has directed that a revision of the Electoral Roll for all the Municipal and Town Council Wards in Nagaland be taken up by way of Special Revision with reference to 1st January, 2016 as the qualifying date according

to the schedule indicated as under: Stages of the Schedule 1. Draft Publication of Electoral Roll: October 31 2. Period for Lodging Claims & Objection: November 1-10 3. Period for disposal of claims and objections: November 11- 17 4. Period for filing appeal to the respective Appellate Authority: November 18-22 5. Disposal of claims and objection by Appellate Authority: November 23 – 25 6. Preparation of list of amendment after the decision of Appellate Authority: November 26-28 7. Final publication of E/Roll: November 29 For Special Revision of the Electoral Rolls of the existing 19 (Nineteen) Municipal/Town Councils, the State Election Commission, in exercise of provision of Section 34 (1) of the Nagaland Municipal Act, 2001, direct that the Elec-

toral Roll of the Assembly Constituency for the time being in force as prepared by the Election Commission of India published on 11/01/2016 as relates to the ward shall be published under sub-rule (1) of Rule 6 of the Nagaland Municipal Rules, 2003 as Draft Publication as indicated in the above schedule.

No Enumerator(s)/ Supervisor(s)/Sector Magistrate(s) etc., need to be appointed during the ensuing Special Revision of the Electoral Rolls for the existing 19 (nineteen) Town/Municipal Councils.

The individual claimant/ objector shall directly apply to the ERO for inclusion/deletion etc. Necessary guideline for the revision has been issued for the EROs separately.

Respective ERO shall give wide publicity in this regard and also acknowledge the receipt of this notification to the Commission by return Fax/W/T Message.

(DoSE) to immediately release the pending salaries.

YAA Joint Secretary R. Achung in a press release expressed that it was disheartened to learn of the SSA Teachers not being paid salaries for the last five months while the aggrieved Hindi Teachers were also deprived of their salaries for the last six months.

“This has cause untold hardships to the teaching

State to join campaign to honour Sardar Patel kOhima, OctOber 20 (Dipr): A nationwide campaign under the theme 'Nation Salutes Sardar Vallabhai Patel on Rashtriya Ekta Saptah will be held from October 31 to November 6 to honour the memory of Sardar Patel by conducting programmes and events reflecting his efforts in unifying the country.

Higher Education Institutions/Colleges within Nagaland have been requested to observe the period mentioned above in a befitting manner. The list of events that Colleges may select to be carried in the memory is as follows: 1. Unity Runs- in towns/ districts by students with the message of a unified Bharat.

2. Dramas, Songs and Plays on the theme of unity with an award for most creative theme.

3. Historical essays on the character and contribution of Sardar Patel.

4. Inter-Department com-

petitions within the College.

5. Institutions to bring out creative short clips on Unification.

6. Historical essays on the character and contribution of Sardar Patel with prizes.

7. Essay writing and elocution on Relevance & Importance of Sardar Patel in today's India.

8. Competition of designing T-shirts and caps on the theme of Unification.

9. Most creative slogan contest on the Unity theme.

10. Competition for writing/composing/singing original song on the unity theme.

Action taken report is required from the Colleges/ Institutions. Photographs of activities along with a brief report are to be submitted by the institutions immediately after November 6 via email at sardarpatelanniv2016@gmail.com. Pictures with identity of the state/ institution can also be sent through whatsapp to +91-9910063701.

NSCN (IM) condoles

Dimapur, OctOber 20 (mexN): The NSCN (IM) condoled the untimely demise of Vitolu (VST Swu), Under Secretary, Ministry of War Victim Welfare, on October 20 at Kuhubuto Village, Dimapur. A press note from

MIP, NSCN (IM) informed that late Vitolu joined the service on November 1998 and has served the “nation” in various capacities. It further offer its condolences to the bereaved family and wished the departed soul an eternal rest in peace.

Meetings & AppointMents CRPO Kohima general session on October 22 The Chizami Range Public Organisation (CRPO), Kohima will be holding its 2nd general session on October 22 at Naga Heritage Village, Kisama under the theme ‘Kele Chu Tede’ with Kevechutso Doulo as session speaker. Therefore, all the members are cordially invited to grace the session.

CSS Hindi Teachers Peren general meeting CSS Hindi Teachers Peren has informed that there will be general meeting on October 24 at PEN Hall, Jalukie Town from 1:00 pm. All the concerned members are requested to attend the meeting positively. For more information contact 8974503748/7085194505.

faculty. With the academic session to end and the boycotting of classes by the SSA Teachers has adversely affected the students’ career,” it added.

In this regard, the YAA strongly urged the responsible competent authority to redress the grievances of the aggrieved teachers without any delay so that they can resume normal functioning of classes.

‘Tenyimia Rüzhü Dze’ Part 1 & 2, books on indigenous games and sports of the Tenyimias, authored by Kikrovi Sakhrie (extreme right) was released by Rev. Hosato Kiso, Pastor, Viswema Baptist Church, at Crossword, Kohima on October 20. The book is available for sale at Crossword in Kohima and is priced at Rs.200.

the electoral roll will be organized in the Office of the Deputy Commissioner & District Election Officer, Kohima from October 24 to 29 during office hour.

During the special camp week, all those Persons with Disability who

are 18 years and above and who have still not enrolled name in the electoral roll will be given special attention and opportunity to enable them to get themselves enroll in the electoral roll.

In this connection, Deputy Commissioner & District

Election Officer, Rovilatuo Mor, IAS, has informed and requested all PwDs to avail the opportunity of the special camp enrollment week and get their name enrolled in the electoral roll and participate in the national electoral process.

Limbo were adjudged second and third respectively.

The three winners were awarded with cash prizes while all the participants received gift hampers.

The competition started off with a keynote address

by Tovi Yeptho, Retainer Lawyer of Zunheboto District Legal Services Authority. Briefing on the importance of Child Rights, Yeptho lamented that many citizens remain unaware of the importance of Child Rights. Emphasizing that the rights guaranteed by the UNCRC in 1989 is focused mainly on the care and protection of child right, Yeptho maintained that minimum entitlements and freedom

should be afforded to every child regardless of colour, race or creed.

He also highlighted the importance of Pocso Act enacted in 2012 and stressed that every child must be protected and their interests be safeguarded. Article 21A which guarantees the right to free and compulsory education to children up to the age of 14 and child labour (Protection and Regulation) Act 1986, which prohibits the employment of children in hazardous occupation was also highlighted.

In Dimapur, the essay competition was held at A.G. Higher Secondary School during which panel

Lawyers of Dimapur District Legal Services Authority apprised the students on the salient features of Child rights in India, Right to Education and fundamental Duties enshrined in the constitution.

In Mokokchung, the competition was held at the Bar Room, District Court Building. Panel Lawyers and Para Legal Volunteers of Mokokchung District Legal Services Authority supervised the competition where fifteen students from eight schools competed. The winners of the essay competition will be adjudged and award cash prize along with certificates in time to come.

NU SASRD 23rd annual school week concludes meDziphema, OctOber 20 (mexN): Nagaland University SASRD conducted its 23rd annual school week bearing the theme ‘Excellence in Unity’ from October 10 to 15.

The NU SASRD in a press release informed that the opening ceremony was inaugurated by Colo Mero, Director, Life Sports, Kohima.

He stressed on the fact that our society is in need of hardworking and “employable” youths as well as people who can stand up against wrong doings.

The opening ceremony was followed by a commendable parade performance by the student participants.

On the first day, interhouse competitions were initiated with the first items as the flower arrangement and model presentation.

DC Phek informs DEO & SDEOs phek, OctOber 20 (Dipr): Deputy Commissioner, Phek has informed the DEO and SDEOs under Phek District not to make any deduction of salaries of any Government employee under them for the purpose of hosting the Veteran Football Tournament to be held at Phek. The earlier order to this effect stands cancelled.

KVC social work on October 22 kOhima, OctOber 20 (mexN): The Kigwema Village Council (KVC) is organizing a mass social work in Kigwema jurisdiction on October 22 on account for the forth upcoming Angami Youth Organization (AYO) silver jubilee celebration. All members of Kigwema Village are requested to participate without fail and also bring necessary tools. For more information, contact any of the KVC members.

CM to inaugurate Pungro Town Council

LSAs organise essay competition on ‘Child rights’ Dimapur, OctOber 20 (mexN): The District Legal Services Authorities (LSA) of Dimapur, Zunheboto, and Mokokchung, organised essay competitions on the topic “Child Rights in India” in their respective districts on Thursday.

According to a press release, the competition was held to promote and spread basic legal literacy among the younger generations.

In Zunheboto, the essay competition was conducted at Sunbeam School in which a total of 30 students competed “with great zeal and interest”. Pivikali L. Zhimo bagged the first prize, while Avi Zhimo and

Dimapur, OctOber 20 (mexN): The Dimapur Bar Association (DBA) is organizing a discourse on the topic ‘Uniform Civil Code’ on November 5, 10:00 am at Lotha Hoho Ki, Dimapur. A press release from DBA president, Imti Imsong, and general secretary, A. Hukavi Zhimomi, stated that the Law Commission of India is formulating a Uniform Civil Code covering the entire country and “if it is introduced it shall cause hardship and social disorder to the Nagas which shall infringe Article 371A of the Constitution and rights of the Nagas.” The discourse is being organized to create awareness on the issue, according to the release. Therefore, the Bar has invited all the frontal organizations to send their representatives to participate in the discourse against the implementation of Uniform Civil Code.

kOhima, OctOber 20 (mexN): St. Francis De Sales Church Kohima Town is organizing social work on October 22 in Common Cemetery below BSF Camp, in view of preparation for the celebration of ‘All Souls Day’ on November 2. Therefore, all are welcome to join the social work.

Special camp enrollment week for PwDs

kOhima, OctOber 20 (Dipr): As part of the district SVEEP (Systematic Voters Education and Electors Participation) action plan for the year 2016-2017, a weeklong Special Camp for enrollment of Person with Disability (PwD) in

DBA invites frontal organizations to discourse

Social work in Common Cemetery

YAA supports NSSATA demand

tueNsaNg, OctOber 20 (mexN): Taking cognizance of the grievances of the SSA teachers and aggrieved Hindi Teachers serving within its jurisdiction in remote villages of Shamator and Pungro, the Yimchungrü Akherü Arihako (YAA) has extended strong support to the NSSATA demand and in this regard, urged the Department of School Education

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kOhima, OctOber 20 (mexN): Chief Minister T.R. Zeliang will be inaugurating Pungro Town Council and NST Bus Service from Dimapur to Pungro on October 25 at 11:00 am at Public Ground, Pungro Town.

Short speech will be delivered by R. Tohanba, Parliamentary Secretary for Municipal Affairs and Economics & Statistics. Welcome address will be delivered by Kiusumew, President Public Forum, Pungro Sub Division while vote of thanks will be proposed by MLA T. Torechu, Chairman NKVIB.

Disaster management awareness in Tsg tueNsaNg, OctOber 20 (Dipr): The 2nd day training on Disaster Management Awareness was held at GHSS Thangjam School, Tuensang on October 19. The training is being organised by Home Guards and Civil Defense, Tuensang. District Commandant, Civil Defense and Home Guards, Tuensang, Nongvai E Phom in his introductory speech emphasized on the importance of such trainings while dealing with disasters. An evacuation drill was conducted by Lichemse, SI, Home Guards and Civil Defense Tuensang and his troops. Emergency method of rescue with proper techniques and utility of first aid tools during and after disaster was demonstrated

by H/SI, Lima Ao and his team.

Youth Parliament cum Quiz Competition in Tsg tueNsaNg, OctOber 20 (Dipr): District level Youth Parliament cum Quiz Competition was held at GHSS Tuensang auditorium on October 18 with BDO Noksen Block, Ebou Chang as the chief guest. Students from GHSS Thangjam, GHSS Tuensang, GHSS Shamator, GHSS Noklak and Loyem Memorial College participated in the programme. The chief guest exhorted the students to be determined for success. He also gave career tips, where he stressed on determination, grace, positive thinking and walking on the right path. The quiz competition was held between five GHSS of the district with PGT GHSS Tuensang, Trilichem Sangtam as the quiz master. S. Muno Lame, Senthila, and Reliba H. Sangtam from GHSS Tuensang emerged winners of the quiz competition, while Sentihila of GHSS Tuensang bagged the Youth Parliament competition award.

GHS Phüsachodü conduct workshop kOhima, OctOber 20 (mexN): The Government High School (GHS) Phüsachodü organized a workshop with the theme ‘Gender sensitization and Education’ on October 14 at the school premises. The workshop, in the first session was held separately for boys and girls. The need to be honest and hard working rather than discriminate on account of gender was stressed by the resource persons. Personal hygiene and proper grooming as students was also highlighted. The second session which was a combined session of all the students was held in the school auditorium, where the headmaster Mese Kapfo exhorted the students to be obedient and to have a pure heart and a clean soul. He stressed on being a God fearing person so as to succeed in all spheres of life. The programme concluded on the prayers of Huzuyi Chotso, Hindi teacher of the school.

ICAR conducts training on mushroom cultivation Students of Nagaland University SASRD with others after the 23rd annual school week held from October 10 to 15.

Tug-of-war and a football match followed suit. The first three days covered outdoor competitions comprising of athletics, volleyball and basketball as well as literary events such as essay, poetry, painting, sketching, story writing, extempore and debate competition.

The evening hours were reserved for basketball matches and in addition special evenings for cultural events where the students

cum participants displayed an array of talents ranging from mimicry, English and Hindi solo, advertisement, news reporting, group dance, house presentation and a SASRD event exclusive: “Go as you like”, the campus’ equal to a grand cosplay competition.

Prizes commending the participants were handed out during the closing programme. Special mentions for individual prizes are the

title sportsman of the year 2016 awarded to Imsuren Longchar and Temjena Jamir as the sportswoman of the year 2016. The Literary Laureate of the year 2106 was bestowed to Imnichetla Jamir and Virosano Solo as the Cultural Laureate of the year 2016.

The overall champions was awarded to the Red House Drongo while the Blue House Falconets was adjudged runners up.

meDziphema, OctOber 20 (mexN): ICAR Research Complex NEH Region, Nagaland Centre, Medziphema conducted two-day hands on training on mushroom cultivation in collaboration with North East Rural Livelihood Programme (NERLP) in Poilwa Namci village, Peren district. Dr. G. Rajesha, Scientist (Plant Pathology) spoke on ‘importance of mushroom,’ ‘oyster mushroom cultivation: an alternative income source for rural farmers’ and ‘management of pest and diseases of mushroom’ in association with Dr. Azeze Seyie, Scientist (Horticulture), Budhin Kachari, and Bendangsenla (SRF). Practical demonstrations were also conducted. Altogether, 34 farmers from the village attended the training. Inputs like mushroom spawn and polythene bags were purchased by the farmers to continue the mushroom cultivation in the village.

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THE MORUNG EXPRESS

The Power of Truth

The Morung Express volume Xi issue 289

By Witoubou Newmai

The need for spokespersons

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here is enough and more to despair about things trending in Nagaland. In today’s internet powered era, where speedy information dissemination has become the culture, the Nagaland State Government, ‘Naga political groups’ and the civil society organizations being indifferent towards the potential danger fueled by the absence of ‘easy-to-reach’ official spokespersons of their respective offices has created room to suggest they are irresponsible offices.

Until the time when press conferences are called or press releases issued to clear the air of confusion, unauthenticated information will continue to create havoc in the wild imagination of vested interests with media houses investing every effort and resource to arrest the raging atmosphere. Often press statements reach the media houses only after maximum damages are done. We are not going to ask what stops these offices from being more responsible because the answer is obvious.

When a society faces challenges such as ignorance, lack of a sense of responsibility and attitude problem, and these come from the top too, then disorder comes to define our situation.

To cite a case, when problems cropped up between groups in Tuensang and adjoining districts last year, media houses had a hard time to get official comments of the State Government or to confirm news emanating from the troubled area on time. We often had to wait for ministers mentioning about it during their usual speeches at functions.

In a time such as this, when social media is making things complicated, the availability of ‘easy-to-reach’ spokesperson in every organization by the media houses becomes a matter of urgency. The usual issuing of press releases do help in certain areas but in times of volatile situation media knows best as to which area needs to be made clear to help ease the charged atmosphere and so, accordingly relevant queries can be put forward to the spokesperson of the party involved on time. Press releases often do not come when they matter the most and hence, every organisation needs to be more responsible towards the society by appointing a spokesperson.

The ‘Naga political groups’ have their respective ‘ministry of publicity’ or media cell but the absence of spokespersons has room to create misunderstandings between the outfits and the media houses. Except on some rare occasions, very often local media houses find it difficult to get the other side of the story when news related to them emanates from elsewhere.

Media in Assam and Manipur find it more convenient in their workings as the governments of these states have made it a ‘must case’ for the government spokesperson to meet the media after every important development so that journalists can also give their feedbacks or clear doubts from the spokesperson. So, it becomes a two-way traffic from which both parties, as well as the public, benefit.

This does not mean to suggest that the usual issuing of press releases should stop.

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Maria Sheahan Reuters

Fate of 'Life on Mars' lander in balance after descent to planet

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European space lander reached Mars on October 19 in what scientists hope will mark a major milestone in exploration of the Red Planet, but whether it touched down on the surface in good working condition was far from certain.

Older European and U.S. spacecraft already in orbit relayed data of the lander's six-minute descent. Then the transmission stopped, leaving questions over what state the discshaped 577-kg (1,272 lb) Schiaparelli probe was in.

"It is clear that these are not good signs," said Paolo Ferri, the European Space Agency's (ESA) head of mission operations. However, the primary part of the mission, bringing the lander's mothership into orbit around Mars to search for signs of life, was a success, the agency said.

"To fly to Mars is a very big challenge. To fly and be in safe orbit is a very big challenge," ESA Director General Jan Woerner said at ESA's Space Operations Centre in Darmstadt, Germany. Schiaparelli, which is testing technologies for a rover due to follow in 2020, represents only the second European attempt to land a craft on the Red Planet.

A Schiaparelli crash could impact plans for the 2020 rover, though that mission is now using a different type of landing system, ESA scientist Olivier Witasse said during a webcast press conference at the American Astronomical Society meeting in Pasadena, California.

“The design of the system has changed over the last few years ... We will not reuse all the technology from Schiaparelli, so it will impact, but not dramatically, if there is a failure with Schiaparelli,” Witasse said.

ESA said more information about Schiaparelli should be available on Thursday, when scientists have had a chance to analyse data from the orbiting craft.

"Cross your fingers, we still have hope," Woerner said.

Landing on Mars, currently some 35 million miles (56 million km) away from its nearest planetary neighbour Earth, is a notoriously difficult task that has thwarted a single previous effort by Europe, most of Russia’s probes and given U.S. space agency NASA trouble as well.

The planet's hostile environment has not detracted from its allure, with U.S. President Barack Obama recently highlighting his pledge to send people to the surface by the 2030s.

"With this mission we're laying the foundation for going there," astronaut Alexander Gerst, who is set to become the first German commander of the International Space Station in 2018, told Reuters TV. Elon Musk's SpaceX is developing a massive rocket and capsule to transport large numbers of people and cargo to Mars with the ultimate goal of colonising the planet, and the U.S. entrepreneur has said he would like to launch the first crew as early as 2024.

SIGNS OF LIFE? The primary goal of ExoMars, the European-Russian programme that launched Schiaparelli, is to find out whether life has ever existed on Mars. The spacecraft on which the lander travelled, Trace Gas Orbiter (TGO), carries an atmospheric probe to study trace gases such as methane around the planet.

Scientists believe that methane, a chemical that on Earth is strongly tied to life, could stem from micro-organisms that either became extinct millions of years ago and left gas frozen below the planet's surface, or that some methane-producing organisms still survive. "If there is life in our solar system beyond Earth, then Mars is the most interesting planet," ESA's Woerner told Reuters TV. The second part of the ExoMars mission, delayed to 2020 from 2018, will deliver a European rover to Mars. It will be the first with the ability to both move across the planet's surface and drill into the ground to collect and analyse samples.

The ExoMars 2016 mission is led by the European Space Agency (ESA), with Russia's Roscosmos supplying the launcher and two of the four scientific instruments on the trace gas orbiter. The prime contractor is Thales Alenia Space, a joint venture between Thales TCFP.PA and Finmeccanica SIFI.MI. The cost of the ExoMars mission to ESA, including the second part due in 2020, is expected to be about 1.3 billion euros ($1.4 billion). Russia's contribution comes on top of that.

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John Lloyd Reuters

It’s not only Britain trying to re-divide Europe

A Polish policeman patrols at the Hungary and Serbia border fence near the village of Asotthalom, Hungary, October 2, 2016 as Hungarians vote in a referendum on the European Union's migrant quotas. (REUTERS)

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he first scene of Alfred Jarry’s parody of Macbeth is set in Poland — a place the play’s stage directions describe as “nowhere.” (“Pologne, c’est a dire, nulle part.”) Ubu Roi was spectacularly unsuccessful. It closed after an opening night that shocked its audience with its absurdism and obscenity.

Its scene setting, though, is more tragic than comic. When Jarry’s play opened in 1896, Poland was indeed “nowhere,” a people without a state, divided since 1795 among Russia, Austria and Prussia.

Poland has long been a victim of the greater powers around it. The nation regained nationhood after World War One, only to lose it again to the Nazi and Soviet invasions at the start of World War Two. When the Red Army liberated the country at the end of the war, Moscow brusquely enfolded it into the Soviet Union.

Poland was liberated again in 1989 — this time by the Solidarity trade union, the most dynamic driver of freedom from Soviet rule. Solidarity’s most prominent intellectual, the former dissident, historian and foreign minister Bronislaw Geremek, subsequently hailed Poland’s accession to the European Union as “the ‘end of the division of Europe.’‘’ But Geremek, who died in a car accident in 2008, was wrong.

It’s Poland that has become one of the

leaders — along with Hungary — in redividing Europe.

Eastern Europe’s first post-Soviet governments, whether center-left or center-right, were largely liberal, secular and enthusiastically European. But Poland’s ruling right-wing conservative Law and Justice party, which won parliamentary majorities last year, is strongly patriotic, staunchly Catholic and deeply Eurosceptic. It needs EU subsidies, so it won’t follow the United Kingdom out of the union, but for party leader Jaroslaw Kaczynski, taking money from Brussels doesn't mean subordination to it.

Both the European Union and the North Atlantic Treaty Organization are concerned about Warsaw’s attacks on such institutions as the courts, the media and the security services. But perhaps it’s these two vignettes that best illustrate Poland’s new fundamentalist-conservative approach: The previous government had planned a World War Two museum in Gdansk to be the most comprehensive in the world. The American historian Timothy Snyder, a consultant on the project, wrote of it that while other war museums were national only, “the Gdansk museum has set out to show the perspectives of societies around the world.” It was at once an act of remembrance of a savagery from which Poland suffered more than any other

Central European state, and one of inclusiveness, juxtaposing the Polish experience of occupation with those of other countries.

No longer. From being open to multiple perspectives, the museum, set to open next year, now seems destined to be closed to all but a certain sensibility. Its centerpiece is likely to be another museum, to be built around the Battle of Westerplatte – a heroic one-week stand by a 200-strong garrison against German shelling from land and sea at the start of the Nazi invasion. The new direction would allow Culture Minister Piotr Glinski, who announced the change, to argue that the combined museums would be a new institution and require historian-director Pawel Machcewicz to be replaced. Snyder wrote that “the preemptive liquidation of the museum is nothing less than a violent blow to the world’s cultural heritage.”

The second instance involves another tragedy. In April 2010, a highranking group of Polish officials died in a plane crash on their way back from a trip to Russia to commemorate the 70th anniversary of the Soviet massacre of some 25,000 Polish officers in the woods of Katyn, an atrocity long blamed by the Soviets on the Nazis. The dead included then-president Lech Kaczynski and his wife, the chief of the Polish general staff and several ministers. A sub-

sequent report found that the Tupolev jet carrying the party, flown by a Polish crew, attempted to land in a thick fog on its way to an airport that lacked upto-date landing systems. It hit trees and crashed, killing all.

Russian and Polish investigators, using conversations recorded on the plane’s black box, both agreed that it was an accident. Jaroslaw Kaczynski, Lech’s twin brother, has never accepted that conclusion. Now he is urging Poles to see Smolensk, a nominally fictional movie that suggests the crash was another Russian murder. At the same time, a new report by a commission accuses Poland’s previous government of "falsifying, manipulating, avoiding and hiding" the truth about the crash.

I spoke some days ago to a minister in the former government, who was in despair at both the museum’s change of course and the film. Speaking off the record, he said that, “there is no doubt that it [the plane crash] was an accident – you could hear the general on the black-box recording telling the pilots to land.” Nonetheless, Poles, including schoolchildren, he said, are being urged to see the movie as a patriotic duty.

The Polish government is seeking to rekindle hatred toward the two tyrannies that crushed Poland – Nazi Germany and the Soviet Union. The country’s historic victimhood gives the government the basis for its construction of an “authentic” Poland – one in which the church and its teachings are revered, homosexuality is regarded as a perversion and foreign influences are shunned.

(The Law and Justice party did suffer a rare setback this week, when street protests by thousands of women prompted it to withdraw plans for a near-total ban on abortion, but Kaczynski went on to tell parliament his party would “continue to take action in this respect.”)

Hungary, too, is part of the Central European faction that characterizes the EU as a cosmopolitan despot. Britain’s vote in July to leave the union, though a different phenomenon, has encouraged it: Hungary’s referendum on Sunday, which showed almost 100 percent of voters determined to keep out migrants (though invalid because voter turnout was below 50 percent) is a sign of nations emboldened to defy the EU. A different-minded Hungarian, the billionaire philanthropist George Soros, believes that a dissolution of the European Union is “practically irreversible.” The EU grew out of a conviction that the continent must put the tragedy of total war behind it. Kaczynski has shown that such international idealism is now weak, and each state must nurse the memories of its own war. Tragedy, once the moral basis for unity in Europe, is being nationalized.

John Lloyd co-founded the Reuters Institute for the Study of Journalism at the University of Oxford, where he is Senior Research Fellow. Lloyd has written several books, including "What the Media Are Doing to Our Politics." He is also a contributing editor at FT and the founder of FT Magazine.

The views expressed in this article are not those of Reuters News.

"Global policymakers don't lead revolutions, cities do" Zoe Tabary Thomson Reuters Foundation

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new United Nations strategy to address the challenges faced by rapidly growing cities lacks sufficient detail to allow cities to act on it, warned a leading government resilience expert from South Africa.

Debra Roberts, chief resilience officer of the city of Durban, warned that the U.N.'s "New Urban Agenda" which sets out guidelines for sustainable urban development over the next 20 years - is too vague to be effectively put into action.

The strategy is expected to be approved next week at a major U.N. conference on housing and urban development in Quito.

"The draft in its current form is too aspirational. It isn't associated with any clear development pathways for cities," Roberts said at an event in London this week.

"It doesn't tell me as a local government official how I should do anything differently," she said.

The creation of new Sustainable Development Goals and a new global climate change agreement are "substantial achievements, but my concern is that we become so obsessed with

getting the word 'city' or 'urban' into a getting buses on time - but they now by growing locally sourced indigenous U.N. text that we forget why we are do- need to think about the bigger role they seedlings for the project." ing it in the first place," she said. play in development," she said.

Around the world, "we're seeing more initiatives around the world to PREPARING FOR LOCAL CONTEXT KEY help cities focus on climate adaptation THE UNPREDICTABLE Roberts' advice to policymakers is and resilience," she said.

Roberts told the Thomson Reuters that there is no global recipe for sucFoundation that increasingly frequent cess. Instead, "it all comes down to NEW PARTNERS and intense weather extremes, driven understanding the local context," she One key to creating genuinely susby climate change, will add to the pres- said. tainable development will be creating sures cities already face, such as rapid In Dar es Salaam in Tanzania, for a platform for exchange of ideas and expansion, dwindling natural resourc- instance, 70 percent of the city is made action plans among cities, Roberts es and aging populations. up of informal settlements. "That said.

More than half of the world's peo- means it has a completely different deRight now, "many cities are excludple live in cities today, but by 2050 that velopment profile from another city - ed from the global conversation for will rise to 70 percent, according to you can't just apply any global policy to lack of access and resources. We need the U.N. Human it," she said. to seek out those voices," she said.

Settlements ProRoberts addShe added that urban policy makgramme, or UNed that "building ers need to re-imagine government Habitat. resilience at a and engage with a wider range of acThose chalcity level is quite tors, from civil society to business and lenges are compounded by increas- a new idea in the government lexicon." academia. Practical demonstrations of ingly unpredictable events with uninDurban, for instance, has carried what works also are needed, she said, tended or unforeseen consequences, out ambitious reforestation efforts in as only in that way "do you capture the said Roberts. an effort to combat climate change minds of leaders."

"We live in a scenario where history while simultaneously creating jobs in But she cautioned against looking is no longer a good predictor of the fu- a country where the official unemploy- to technology as a default solution to ture," she said. ment rate is over 25 percent. cities' problems.

That uncertainty and growing comAccording to a report by the city "For many cities around the world, bination of pressures means cities face leadership, "the project created jobs for technology just isn't the answer yet. much more difficult and complex deci- local community members in manag- Social cohesion is key," she said. sions, she said. ing the nursery and planting the trees Ultimately, she said, "global policy"Thirty years ago, cities' main con- on site, and provided others with the makers do not lead revolutions. Local cern would be delivering services like opportunity to become 'treepreneurs' people do."

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BreaChing the Borders Chris Brazier

New Internationalist

What exactly is the new phenomenon of ‘world fiction’? And what makes it special? Chris Brazier finds out by talking with Oxford University’s Elleke Boehmer

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lleke Boehmer ushers me into her study. The building that houses Oxford University’s English Department is being rebuilt and the crashing noises that are all around are not exactly conducive to calm reflection, though through her window you can see the St Cross churchyard, resting place of Kenneth Grahame, author of The Wind in the Willows, and the theatre critic Kenneth Tynan. Elleke is a novelist and critic born in South Africa, of Netherlands origin, but who has settled in Britain: an appropriate background for someone bearing the title ‘Professor of World Literature in English’.

Elleke had mentioned to me, in the course of writing a foreword to our latest anthology of short stories, One World Two, that she was planning a major essay on developments in ‘world writing’ since 2000. So we agreed to meet to talk about what on earth this term means. What makes the stories featured in this magazine – and those by the other 75 authors featured in the four collections that New Internationalist has published this year – distinct from any other short story? And what makes one novel part of the ‘world writing’ strand and another not?

Oddly enough, though ‘world writing’ has only really taken flight since 2000, Elleke starts off by referring to the German literary giant Goethe, who mentioned it as long ago as 1839. ‘He’d just read a Chinese novel and it opened his eyes to what was happening outside of Europe. He looked forward to a new age of world literature. So you could say the strand of world writing interest and criticism comes through from Goethe to the present.’

In the late 20th century there was a strong ‘postcolonial’ strand of literature and criticism, and that still exists. It ‘tends to be much more political in its interests and focus, whereas world literature puts the predominant focus on aesthetic questions – style, form and genre and whether these things actually migrate across language and national borders or not’.

As the Oxford Professor of World Literature in English, Elleke might be expected to fall into the latter camp but actually she straddles the two – and actively tries to act as a bridge between them, mapping out the common ground.

What perhaps most distinguishes ‘world writing’, though, seems to be the audience that people are writing for. Until recently writers tended to write primarily

for their own nation – and that was particularly the case for those who saw their art as part of a struggle for national liberation. Now, however, authors are writing for readers well beyond their own national boundaries – and often have relocated to other countries in order to develop their writing or to cultivate opportunities.

In a way this is built in to the very structure of the Caine Prize for African Writing.

Whereas this began as an African-British initiative – and the Prize is still awarded in England each year – each winner has a spell as writer-in-residence at Georgetown University in Washington DC, and many past Caine Prize winners and nominees have since become attached to universities in all quarters of the US. ‘Everybody makes the transatlantic beeline to the US,’ says Elleke, ‘I think because of those creative-writing programmes where there is a real hunger to bring in African writers – Nigerian writers in particular; I think it’s partly the Chimamanda glamour effect.’

Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie might be considered the most identifiable face of ‘world writing’. Her classic novels set in Nigeria – Purple Hibiscus (2003) and Half of a Yellow Sun (2007) – resonated with readers all over the world. She graciously donated a previously unpublished short story to our One World anthology, which included many writers who were just starting out on their creative journey.

Then, in 2013, the same year as she published her third novel, Americanah, she reached a whole new audience when part of her TED talk ‘We should all be feminists’ was sampled in Beyoncé’s hit song/ video ‘*Flawless’.

Beyoncé’s connections with world writing do not stop there, it seems, as Elleke explains. ‘Beyoncé has also now launched on to the world stage the Somali poet Warsan Shire. She was the poet-in-residence at the London Olympics and writes the most fantastically moving poetry about migration and the Mediterranean, about leaving your home – amazing. Anyway, Beyoncé quoted her on [her

latest album] Lemonade and that took her into a different league.’

We return to the key question: ‘Is there something about a world short story, novel or poem that distinguishes it as being of that domain and not of the nation?

Is there something about how it appeals to the reader, about its vocabulary, that makes it more worldly than national?’

‘I would say that there is actually something recognizably worldly about Chimamanda’s writing,’ says Elleke. ‘It is both oriented to Nigeria and yet also really interested in a generous, open-hearted way, in other cultures, interested in African America, interested in collaborating. So I would say – although this may be controversial because it may seem to be imposing a Western tradition – I would say that there are certain features of this kind of writing that allow us to talk about it as worldly rather than as national.’

I make the point that the attempt to step beyond your own national borders as a writer necessarily makes you part of the world in some ways. When the Nigerian writer and critic Ovo Adagha and I were gathering the writers and stories for One World Two, we were struck by how many of the writers had some kind of dual nationality, having been born in one country but having moved to one or more since. And the story from that book featured in this magazine, ‘Ghosts’, by Ana Menéndez, speaks to this sense that fiction is crossing national frontiers – the story is set in Florida but involves an immigrant from the Czech Republic being cast back to her own roots as she comes to terms with the suicide of a young Cuban man. All these different origins and perspectives collide, as they must in the lives of any migrant.

‘I’m fascinated by the terms of address,’ says Elleke. ‘Who is the reader that the writer has in mind? Who are these works being written for? I think that has absolutely changed if you compare 1990 with 2015: 25 years on, I think postcolonial or world writers are doing something very different now than they were doing

then. They had much more of a national audience in mind then.’

I ask if she thinks they now have the expectation that they can speak to the whole world.

‘Yes. You can track this in the work of a pretty prolific and established writer like Caryl Phillips. When he was writing The European Tribe or some of his early novels he had in mind a British audience – maybe Black British to some extent, but certainly British – whereas now it’s clear he has in mind a transatlantic audience.

Think of an Australian writer like Richard Flanagan, who won the Man Booker Prize two years ago for The Narrow Road to the Deep North. Through his war themes and his environmental themes he is appealing to worldwide audiences, even though he is a self-consciously Australian and quite nationally focused writer.’

It seems an interesting notion to me that Elleke is consciously including established white writers within a world literature framework based on the themes they choose to tackle.

‘I would say that – I know not everybody would – because otherwise we perpetuate a kind of apartheid in our reading of the novel or the short story. I’ll cite here one of my students, Edward Dodson, who is writing a thesis in which he is making a compelling case – I was sceptical at first but am persuaded now – for reading Alan Hollinghurst and Julian Barnes as postcolonial British writers. So, yes, through thinking about those important, urgent issues that pertain to the whole planet – environmental questions, questions of minorities – all these writers appeal to a worldwide audience. Take Han Kang, who won the Man Booker International in May for The Vegetarian. She’s a Korean writer and that is a Korea-specific novel but at the same time, because it’s about jealousy and divisions within families, the author has a much wider appeal.’

We also talk about the sense in which world writing, in escaping its national strictures, is pushing back other boundaries. The latest Caine Prize anthology The Daily Assortment of Astonishing Things gives a real indication of this. FT Kola’s ‘In The Garden’, which is showcased in this magazine, is extraordinary both for its writing and its subject-matter, while Namwali Serpell’s ‘Zo’ona’ has four different narrators, bridging classes, races and countries, and is innovative in structure and style. Stories like these are taking the Caine Prize into a different place entirely.

‘A more cosmopolitan space, perhaps.

This is a loaded word, again, but some of these stories are distinctly more cosmopolitan, while also cognizant of the fact that the axes of economic, social and cultural power in the world are shifting.

There’s a sense of solidarity or involvement across borders in the Global South and Europe isn’t really a space that these stories are that concerned with any more.’

Writing ‘for the world’, then, is proving to be liberating for authors and the work they produce can take readers on an even more intriguing journey as a result. Let the adventure begin…

Big Powers Set to Grab High Level UN Posts Thalif Deen

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Inter Press Service

hen Antonio Guterres, the former Prime Minister of Portugal, takes office as the new UN Secretary General on January 1, his top management team is likely to be dominated by nominees from the five big powers, namely the US, Britain, France, China and Russia (P5).

As befits tradition, the current management team of mostly Under-Secretaries-Generals (USGs) will submit their resignations – providing Guterres with a clean state before he takes over.

Asked about the longstanding custom, UN Deputy Spokesperson Farhan Haq told IPS: “I believe there is a tradition for the most senior officials, like USGs, to turn in resignations.”

But heads of UN agencies, he pointed out, “are approved by the boards of those respective agencies for fixed terms, which do not necessarily end now, so they would continue on for the duration of their terms.”

According to an equally longstanding tradition, the P5 stake their claims to some of the most powerful jobs in the Organization, heading UN Departments overseeing Political Affairs, Peacekeeping, Economic and Social Affairs, Management and Humanitarian Affairs.

“For big powers, these high level posts are considered their political and intellectual birthrights,” said an Asian diplomat, speaking on condition of anonymity.

James Paul, who served for nearly 19 years as executive director of the New York-based Global Policy Forum tracking the politics of the United Nations, told IPS that from the earliest days of the UN, the P5 have greatly influenced the selection of high-level posts in the Secretariat.

In theory, he said, the Secretary General fills these posts independently, drawing on the best candidates worldwide.

The Charter mandates independence of UN staff from government interference.

Ban once told the press, he makes high-level appointments “in a transparent and competitive manner, based on merit, while taking geographical and gen-

der balance into account.” In practice, key appointments are made quite differently.

Paul said the P5 carefully vet these appointments and in certain posts they literally name their own appointees. “Under this system, departments have been virtual fiefdoms, controlled over long periods,” he noted.

For the UN’s first 46 years, through a total of 14 appointees, the Under Secretary General heading the Department of Political Affairs (DPA) was always a citizen of the former Soviet Union (now Russian Federation).

Even former Secretary-General Dag Hammarskjöld “named” a Russian to the post – or to be more accurate, accepted the Russian nominee. The US had its own fief over an equally long period, he added.

Paul said that after the end of the Cold War, Russian clout diminished. The Brits took over the DPA post for 13 years, through two appointees. Now, he pointed out, the United States has taken over the appointment, controlling it for the past eight years, through two appointees. “A US fiefdom is clearly in the making”.

Meanwhile, the Brits have been in charge of the Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) since 2005, through eleven years and three appointees.

“A UK fiefdom is definitely in place.”

Palitha Kohona, a former Chief of the UN Treaty Section, told IPS that an incoming Secretary-General (SG) might want to appoint his/her own team of managers because he/she would prefer to have people who can be trusted in senior positions.

“SGs tend to appoint their closest confidants to senior positions in the inner cabinet. Therefore, it is difficult to imagine that a new SG would want to continue with the same team of managers who served under Ban Ki-moon.”

Importantly, said Kohona, promises may have been made to influential countries in exchange for their support in the lead up to the appointment of the SG. These need to be honoured.

“Despite every effort made to ensure a more equitable representation of the Member States of the UN in senior positions, certain posts tend to be given to specific nationalities or to certain region-

al groups,” said Kohona, a former Permanent Representative of Sri Lanka to the United Nations.

For example, he singled out peacekeeping, political affairs, legal and humanitarian affairs. “While past appointees could be described as competent, there is no logical reason for perpetuating such a monopoly in a body that aspires to be truly representative.”

The current practice also enables the countries or groups concerned to influence UN activities to reflect their own interests, despite the requirement to maintain neutrality. While merit alone cannot be the only criterion, the need to be representative, must be, Kohona argued.

“Having emerged from within the Secretariat, Kofi Annan could be said to have been more sensitive to the wishes of the staff than Ban Ki-moon. Both attempted to reform the administration to be more reflective of contemporary needs. Both achieved limited success. Much remains to be done. “ A new SG must consider Secretariat reform to be a priority. There is no doubt that the Secretariat must reflect the needs of the contemporary world, and its attitudes and practices must be upgraded to ensure the more efficient delivery of services. Inevitably, the Secretariat will be asked to deliver more with less, he noted.

The selection of appropriate top managers will be a critical element in implementing the necessary changes, Kohona declared. Paul told IPS France is seigneur of one of the most visible and long-lasting recent fiefdoms in the Secretariat. A French diplomat has now been chief of the Department of Peacekeeping Operations for nearly twenty years, through four successive appointees and two successive Secretaries General.

He said the Department’s culture has come to be visibly French and many of the appointees at a senior level have been French citizens or those of francophone countries.

“DPKO is a highly-prized position, since peacekeeping is a bigger-ticket operation that all the UN departments put together. France is happy to have such a top post under its control.”

Such fiefdoms, he said, do not mean

that the incumbents are always less than competent or that they are automatically highly biased. Some appointees, however, would fit that description. The overall record is mixed, he noted.

“The system as a whole increases unfairness and dishonesty in the appointment system, greatly reinforces the control of the P-5 and tends towards mediocrity in the UN’s highest offices.”

Among the UN diplomatic community, such P5 leverage over top appointments is an open secret and cause for occasional fury, said Paul.

“Even the most effective incumbents serving in these P5-controlled posts symbolize a system of disregard for the Charter, disrespect for the opinions of other nations, and contempt for the very idea of neutrality of the international civil service,” declared Paul.

Samir Sanbar, a former UN Assistant-Secretary-General (ASG) who once headed the Department of Public Information told IPS for at least the first five SGs, it was indeed a traditional step for all USG’s to submit their resignations to allow for a new team.

They were mostly USGs who were Heads of Departments; others with similar rank were designated for special assignments, leaving after a specific accomplishment or lack of feasible outcome; an honorable example was Gunnar Jarring who made seven attempts to implement resolution 242 on the Middle East.

“Now there are dozens of envoys hanging around for years– -some for decades— on the pretext of pursuing a vague resolution or perplexed action,” said Sanbar, who served under five different Secretaries-Generals.

“It erodes the credibility of both the UN, its member states openly seeking posts, however symbolic.”.

“In the interest of a credible dynamic UN, it will be crucial for the new SG to announce new guidelines on senior appointments, limit their framework andmost important-maintain the position designated by the Charter as Chief Administrative Officer leading a dedicated competent International Civil Service, a unique UN asset,” declared Sanbar.

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Colombia’s two faces Leonardo Goi

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New Internationalist

he day of 2 October will probably be remembered as the most unexpected plottwist of Colombia’s history. In a referendum, Colombians voted to against the peace treaty between the government and Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia (FARC).

Against all expectations, the NO side won by less than 54,000 votes and obtained a surprising 50.2 per cent majority, rejecting a deal that would have put an end to more than 52 years of internal conflict.

The outcome of the referendum has had three clear consequences. First, the agreements between President Santos and FARC Supreme Commander Rodrigo Londoño, also known as Timochenko, signed in Cartagena on 26 September, are now virtually suspended, and the peace deal is caught in a legal limbo.

The votes that Colombians cast on 2 October made clear that the terms of the deal must be renegotiated, but it is not at all obvious whether this will be done through a Constituent Assembly or a large national pact that will bring together government forces, NO supporters, FARC and civil society to discuss and modify the existing deal.

Second, the NO victory revamped the opposition led by former president and leader of the NO campaign Álvaro Uribe.

Uribe had premised much his political discourse on his opposition to the peace treaty and was sidelined from the negotiations table. Now, he will now have a key role in the forthcoming peace talks, whatever form these might take.

Third, and arguably most problematic of all, the vote left the country completely polarized. The referendum split Colombia’s electorate into two opposing fronts, and some of the narratives championed by YES and NO fronts seemingly contributed to exacerbate the division.

On the one hand, some of the discourses crafted by the YES campaign interpreted the NO vote as a vote for war. On the other, voting YES was portrayed by the NO front as a means to surrender the country to the myth of ‘Castro-Chavismo’ and shattering the founding values of Colombia’s society.

However unexpected the results of Colombia’s referendum might appear, they do provide some important lessons for the actors that will now take part in the new negotiations round.

To begin with, the failure of the peace deal does not meant Colombia voted for more war, nor that the 4.6 million Colombians who voted NO did so to reject peace altogether.

If Colombia is to achieve an inclusive, representative and just deal then the first task will be to dismantle the poisonous dichotomy whereby those who voted in favour of the treaty are hailed as friends of peace, while those who voted against the deal are blamed for being war supporters. A great number of those who voted NO did so because they did not believe the deal was truly fair to the victims the 52 year conflict. Some of the objections raised by the NO front that, once demobilized, the FARC guerrillas would not face serious punishment are legitimate fears which any new deal will have to provide a clearer answer to.

On the other hand, the long lasting and stable peace Colombia aspires to ultimately depends on its ability to put an end to the socioeconomic inequalities that gave birth to the conflict in the first place.

The myth of ‘Castro-Chavismo’ and the scaremongering of Uribe’s opposition – according to which the implementation of the peace treaty would have led Colombia to take the same path of Hugo Chavez’s Venezuela – is a red herring. In fact, the agreement did give FARC the chanceto take part in Congress, and even assigned the guerrilla movement some special seats independently of their electoral performance in 2018 and 2022.

But the real threat, which Uribe’s narrative problematically glossed over, was not whether or not Timochenko could become president, but that Colombia is still plagued by deep-seated inequalities that make the FARC’s discourse appealing to many in the first place.

And the most efficient way to tackle the prospect of a political takeover by FARC is not to shut the doors of Congress to them, but to end the inequalities that allowed FARC to present themselves as a desirable alternative to the existing parties.

And finally, the disagreement between the YES and NO camps begs the fundamental question: what scope exactly should the peace agreement have?

The most misguiding and irrational fear which Uribe managed to attach to his NO campaign was that the peace deal with FARC would have led to the imposition of a ‘gender ideology’ that could have destroyed the traditional, catholic family unit.

While it is true that the treaty did mention gender, the latter was never expressed as an ideology that would have superimposed the will of a minority over the rest of society. Much to the contrary, gender was discussed as a framework whose ultimate goal was to ensure that everyone, including those whom the conflict hit hardest – precisely because of their gender and sexual orientation – would enjoy the same rights and opportunities that many hoped the post-conflict era would bring about.

The peace deal with FARC was never just about the need to put an end to a 52 year old war. It was also, and much more importantly, a means to open a new chapter of Colombia’s history, do away with five decades of war, and promote a more tolerant and accepting society. But the country has a long way to go.

If it is true that the government, Uribe’s opposition, and FARC are all equally ">committed to promote peace, then the first step is to dismantle the toxic narratives that exacerbated the polarization of the two sides.

Only then, regardless of the way in which the country will come out of the political quandary in which the peace deal is now stranded, Colombia will be able to enjoy the peace it so desperately longs for.

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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Pre-Diwali panic as 3 million-plus debit cards 'tainted' MuMbai, OctOber 20 (iaNS): Sparking a pre-Diwali panic among consumers, over three million debit cards of various banks are believed to be 'tainted' following a suspected security breach, even as investigations have begun into the reasons behind the security risk, officials said.

The problem has hit mainly debit cards, and several banks, including the State Bank Of India (SBI), have already started blocking their customers' debit cards and re-issuing fresh ones to them free of cost. This can take around a week, leaving barely any time for people wanting to do Diwali shopping or go on vacations.

An estimated 30,00,000plus debit cards issued by various public or private banks are said to have been exposed to a potential risk of data breach.

Barring assurances to the customers, most banks have not yet disclosed the numerical or geographical extent of debit cards that may have been compromised, and loss of data or money, if any, suffered by

customers.

Debit or credit cards are prone to security issues when unauthorized parties gain access to the confidential data embedded on them, even as it is being swiped in an automatic teller machine (ATM). A bank official said that customers are particularly sensitive about their debit cards which are directly linked to either salary or savings accounts.

Stolen data can lead to immediate unauthorized debiting of funds from their accounts, with the cascading effect hitting their daily routines, utilities and other types of regular payments.

The problems were detected around six weeks back, prompting the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI), Mumbai, which controls all the retail payments systems in the country to declared early September that there "is no compromise at NPCI and our systems are fully safe and secure."

NPCI handles over 25 million transactions daily, includ-

Turf war in Samajwadi Party gets bitter in UP lucKNOw, OctOber 20 (iaNS): Power seems to be having the better of blood in Uttar Pradesh. As assembly polls draw near, the war of supremacy in the ruling Samajwadi Party is getting intense and bitter. Bruised by the turf war, the party is now slipping into further chaos with both sides - one led by Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav and the other by his uncle and state unit chief Shivpal Singh Yadav and supported by patriarch Mulayam Singh Yadav - unsheathing the swords.

Well wishers and supporters of the party have been either stunned into silence or are reconciled to the fact that the party, which turns 25 next month, might actually be over sooner or later. And notwithstanding the feeble voices of "all is well", there are rumours of an imminent split, with Akhilesh Yadav apparently thinking of forming a new political outfit.

Initially boxed into a corner, Akhilesh Yadav -- who was the face of the party in the 2012 assembly elections -is now openly siding with his young team which has been expelled by the party's old guard and making it evident that he has yielded a lot of space but not any more.

Not only has the Chief Minister openly defied the party diktat on not mixing with leaders sacked from the party but is publicly seen with them. His Wednesday's letter informing Mulayam Singh Yadav that he will hit the campaign trail on his own steam from November 3 was like a final blow to the father.

Now, a close aide of Akhilesh Yadav, Udayveer Singh, has gone a step further and openly asked Mulayam Singh Yadav to step down and name his son as the national President of the party.

In a letter to Mulayam Singh, Udayveer Singh has alleged that Shivpal Singh was jealous of Akhilesh Yadav's charisma. "The developments are unfortunate but the time has come for the leadership to take a call and accept Akhileshji as the universally acceptable and most popular leader," he told IANS. But Udayveer Singh's letter has been taken as a slight to the Samajwadi Party chief.

Mulayam Singh -- a former Defence Minister and one of India's most experienced politicians -- has called a meeting of senior party leaders, legislators and MPs on October 24. Rumours suggest that the Chief Minister would skip the November 5 silver jubilee celebration of the party and efforts were on by the Young Turks to get General Secretary Ram Gopal Yadav named the party chief. The hostilities have virtually split the party into two camps -- from the top to the bottom.

No hidden agenda behind triple talaq opposition: Law Minister New Delhi, OctOber 20 (Pti): Government has no "hidden agenda" of imposing uniform civil code or behind the opposition to the triple talaq among Muslims, says Law Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad rejecting allegations by religious bodies and opposition parties as completely baseless. He also asserts that while India respects freedom of religion and faith, "unreasonable or discriminatory" practices cannot be held integral to it and protected. "This whole apprehension that we are bringing uniform civil code or it is an agenda is completely baseless. The two need not be linked at all. The Law Commission is examining it and let there be a widest consultation possible by all the stakeholders," Prasad told PTI in an interview. He said the people opposing the common civil code should tell so to the law panel which has sought public opinion on the subject.

"Say your opposition also. But the government presently has nothing to say. Let the Law Commission take a view. The entire argument of any hidden agenda is something which I deny with all the authority at my command," he said.

Prasad cited the practice of "untouchability" to assert that religious practices need to be in accord with constitutional values and emphasised that "gender justice, gender equality and gender dignity" were at the core of the Narendra Modi government's priority. "... we respect freedom of religion and freedom of faith which are protected by the fundamental rights. But every unreasonable or discriminatory practice cannot be held integral to faith....

Therefore, religious practices also need to be in accord with the constitutional values," he said.

The government had on October 7 opposed in the Supreme Court the practice of triple talaq among Muslims, maintaining that it cannot be regarded as an essential part of religion. Responding to questions on the issue of triple talaq, the senior BJP leader said a set of women cannot lose their rights for being from a particular religion.

"Can in a secular country like India a big chunk of women be forced to live in a state of vulnerability only on the ground that they belong to a particular religion?" he questioned.

A man walks past ICICI Bank and Yes Bank automated teller machines (ATMs) in New Delhi, October 20. (REUTERS)

ing RuPay cards, of which more than 290 million are currently in circulation.

In the current scenario, the SBI alone has blocked more than 600,000 debit cards while assuring that the malware-related security breach was reportedly detected in the nonSBI ATM network.

It justified the move to ensure customers' confidential personal data is not compromised while swiping in ATMs for various transactions.

One of the card network companies MasterCard said on Thursday that its "own systems have not been breached."

"We are working on the in-

vestigations with the regulators, issuers, acquirers, global and local law enforcement agencies and third party payment networks to assess the current situation," a MasterCard spokesperson said.

It has advised the consumers to review their account statements and activity, and

if any unusual or fraudulent transactions are suspected, they should contact the concerned bank for more assistance. Besides SBI, other major banks which have been hit include ICICI, HDFC, Axis and Yes Bank, and roughly twothirds of the affected cards belong to MasterCard and Visa, and the rest to RuPay. On Wednesday evening, the SBI said it had blocked cards of certain customers identified by the networks as a precautionary measure, though it did not reveal the exact number of cardholders who would be hit.

Sympathising with the customers, the banks have asked them to change their ATM PINs, avoid using other banks' ATMs, or stick to Internet/online (on laptops/PCs) banking, as immediate damage-control measures.

The SBI, HDFC and ICICI have assured that their own systems have not been compromised as they deploy highlevel of security measures and hence, existing cardholders can continue to use their cards as usual without any risks.

No need to panic, debit cards are safe: Finmin

New Delhi, OctOber 20 (Pti): Seeking to calm worried customers following feared security breach of over 32 lakh debit cards of various banks, Finance Ministry today said they constitute only a small number of the total such cards which are "completely safe", with no need for panic. "Only about 0.5% of total debit card details were compromised while remaining 99.5 cards are completely safe," Department of Financial Services Additional Secretary G C Murmu told PTI. There are around 60 crore debit cards operational in India, of which 19 crore are indigenously developed RuPay cards while the rest are Visa and Master Card enabled. Since the data compromise has taken place from specific machine and specific time period, so it is just a limited issue and banks have asked their affected customers to replace their card or change PIN, he said.

JNU students lift VC office siege; SIT to locate missing student

New Delhi, OctOber 20 (iaNS): Protesting Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) students on Thursday let Vice Chancellor M. Jagadesh Kumar leave his office after keeping him confined to it for almost 20 hours as thed Delhi Police formed an SIT to located a missing varsity student.

The Special Investigation Team (SIT) was set up to probe the case of missing JNU student Najeeb Ahmed following Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh's directions.

Additional Deputy Commissioner of Police (South) Nupur Prasad told IANS that the SIT will be headed by Additional DCP Munishi Chandra.

The Delhi Police earlier in the day announced a reward of Rs 50,000 for any information on Ahmed, five days after he went missing from the JNU campus.

A police complaint was filed under Section 365 of the Indian Penal Code for kidnapping or abducting with intent to secretly and wrongfully confine a person.

The JNU also initiated a proctorial inquiry into the case.

Ahmed's mother Fatima urged authorities to help her find her son. "Let me see the face of my child once. Keep him (after that) for a month if you like. I won't say a word. But just let me see him once," Fatima told CNN News18 channel.

"I am from a very small place...

I want to see my child safe. I don't know if he has eaten anything or is hungry," the sobbing woman said. "My appeal to everyone is

to help me find my child," said Fatima, who rushed from Badaun in Uttar Pradesh after receiving a frantic call from Ahmed on October 14 night.

Ahmed went missing on October 15 night from university hostel after a brawl with Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad members.

JNU students carrying photos of Ahmed went about in the neighbourhood inquiring about him. They also pasted "missing posters" in areas around the JNU

and on various roads leading to the varsity campus.

On October 18, the Vice Chancellor met Ahmed's parents and apprised them of efforts to find him.

Earlier in the day, amid protests over the missing student, Home Minister Rajnath Singh asked Delhi Police Commissioner Alok Kumar Verma for a detailed report.

He was also briefed by Minister of State for Home Affairs Kiren Rijiju.

Mamata gives physical possession of land to Singur farmers BJP gathering army of opportunists,

SiNgur, OctOber 20 (iaNS): West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Thursday handed over physical possession of land to a section of the cultivators of this rural belt. She also kicked off the process of cultivation in a symbolic gesture by sowing mustard seed.

Ten years ago, the state's erstwhile Left Front government had acquired land for Tata Motors' Nano project in this pocket of Hooghly district, amid violent peasant protests, as many of them were unwilling to part with their land.

However, with the handing back of the land to farmers, the circle is complete, as Banerjee asked the peasants to resume cultivation on their respective plots.

Returning here five weeks after she gave land documents to the farmers on September 14, Banerjee sprayed the seeds over a plot at Gopalpur and interacted with the farmers on how they planned to cultivate their land.

"I understand the farmers' job well, because I had

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee sowing master seeds at the land handed over to the farmers, in Singur on Thursday. (PTI Photo)

close connection with village life as a youngster. The crop that the farmers can cultivate immediately is mustard. So, according to the cultivators' priority, we have given them the kit to grow mustard.

"After some time, they will grow potatoes, and then paddy. In this way, they will cultivate multiple crops," said Banerjee, who had spearheaded the anti-land

acquisition protests from 2006-2008. As the supremo of then principal opposition party Trinamool Congress, Banerjee had staked all during the movement, as she undertook a 26-day hunger-strike and then held a 16-day sit-in, demanding 400 acres out of the 997.11 acres acquired for the project be returned to those farmers who did not want

to part with their land.

A division bench of Justices Arun Mishra and V Gopala Gowda of the Supreme Court on August 31 directed that land be returned to the farmers of Singur within 12 weeks.

The court-stipulated timeframe will expire by November-end.

Banerjee said: "By November 10, we will hand over the entire land to the peasants. Share-croppers and agricultural labourers will also get their share."

She claimed that 932 acres of land has already been made cultivable, while work is going on to develop the remaining 65 acres.

"Of these 65 acres, 36 acre land has concrete, pillars and lots of metals due to the construction done on it. But we have decided that we will make this part of the land cultivable too. "Save greenery, create greenery and bring smiles in Singur again is our theme. For those who wanted to save their agricultural land, it is a dream that has come true," she said.

says Congress on Bahuguna exit

Former UP Cong president joins BJP New Delhi, OctO ber 20 (iaNS): The Congress on Thursday accused the BJP of "accumulating an army of opportunists" ahead of the 2017 Uttar Pradesh assembly elections, and added that senior leader Rita Bahuguna Joshi's exit will have no impact on its electoral fortunes.

"The Bharatiya Janata Party, after coming to power at the Centre, has done only one thing, and that is accumulating an army of opportunists," Uttar Pradesh Congress party chief Raj Babbar told reporters here, minutes after Joshi joined the BJP. He accused BJP President Amit Shah of toppling elected state governments and influencing opposition leaders to join the BJP.

"Their party president is influencing leaders of other parties to join his party and also trying to topple elected government in different states. The BJP has been successful in breaking other parties across the country," the yesteryear's actor said.

Hitting out at Joshi, Babbar said, "She said she is a history teacher; today, she has repeated her family history." He said Joshi's exit won't have any affect on the state Congress.

"When her brother joined the BJP in Uttarakhand, the Congress remained unaffected. And even her joining the BJP won't have an affect on the Congress." Earlier in the day, Rita Bahuguna Joshi joined the BJP here in the presence of party chief Amit Shah. Joshi, who had been with the Congress for 24 years, said she had also resigned her membership of the state assembly. She represented Lucknow Cantt.

Pakistan to block Indian content on TV, radio as tension simmers

Karachi (PaKiStaN), OctOber 20 (reuterS):Pakistan will ban all Indian content on television and radio channels from Friday, its media regulator said, stepping up media tit-for-tat bans that followed a spike in tension between the nuclear-armed neighbours.

The blanket ban drew immediate criticism from viewers and cable operators in Pakistan, a nation of 190 million people where Indian soap operas and Bollywood's elaborate song-and-dance sequences are wildly popular.

Despite being bitter foes, Pakistan and India have deep cultural similarities dating back to before their separation at the end of British colonial rule in 1947.

Tension has been high since an Indian security force crackdown on protests in Indian-controlled Kashmir began in July, following the killing of a young Muslim separatist leader by security forces.

Relations worsened in September, when militants attacked an army base in Indian-controlled Kashmir and killed 18 soldiers, a raid India blamed on Pakistan.

Islamabad denied involvement, but the diplomatic fallout and New Delhi's efforts to isolate Pakistan internationally, prompted calls in India for a ban on Pakistani actors and actresses in the country's giant Bollywood film industry.

Pakistani cinemas responded by banning Bollywood films and as the rhetoric against Pakistani actors in Bollywood surged, Pakistan responded by enforcing bans on Indian channels.

Hindi movies are seen on display at a video store in Islamabad, Pakistan October 20. (REUTERS)

The complete ban will start on Friday at 3 p.m. (1000 GMT), Muhammad Tahir, spokesman for the Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority (PEMRA), told Reuters.

The measure goes further than the regulator's crackdown on India media announced this month, which saw some channels such as Star World and Star Sports taken down as PEMRA vowed to enforce an existing law that limits channels to air Indian content for just 86 minutes each day.

The law was often flouted by entertainment channels and cable operators airing Indian films and soap operas.

The sale of Indian direct-to-home service is also forbidden, yet common, in Pakistan.

'IN GRIEF' The removal of the Indian channels has not gone down well.

"My wife is in grief ever since the ban has come into effect," said Saleem Ahmed, 55, an art gallery curator in Karachi.

Many women in conservative Pakistan face restrictions on how they can act or what they can wear in public, while in rural areas many women spend much of their time cooped-up inside their homes.

"What entertainment do we have apart from watching Indian dramas?" asked Rubina Jan Muhammad, a 30-year-old maid.

"We cannot go out of our homes, our males family members don't like us going out apart from for work."

Pakistani programmes have in recent years also grown in popularity across the border, where Indian Hindi-language speakers can understand Urdu, and vice versa.

Pakistani cable operators fear the severing of cultural ties between the neighbours will hurt profits as some viewers have already threatened to stop paying subscriptions.

"The public are yelling at us," said Khalid Arain, chairman of the Cable Operators Association of Pakistan. "Subscribers are not concerned about the origin of content."

Arain's association estimates there are up to 4 million direct-to-home satellite devices in Pakistani homes receiving signals directly from India.

"How can they be eliminated?,” he asked?

PEMRA spokesman Tahir said the latest measure would override a 2006 decree by former President Pervez Musharraf that allowed Indian TV channels to proliferate.

Pakistan was created as a home for the subcontinent's Muslims at the end of British colonial rule in 1947.

Though the partition was bloody, and the neighbours have fought three wars since, two of them over mostly Muslim Kashmir, their people share numerous cultural links.

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Trump says may not accept election result Republican U.S. presidential nominee Donald Trump and Democratic nominee Hillary Clinton begin their third and final 2016 presidential campaign debate at UNLV in Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S., October 19. (REUTERS)

LAs VEGAs, OctOBEr 20 (rEutErs): Republican candidate Donald Trump on Wednesday would not commit to accepting the outcome of the Nov. 8 U.S. presidential election if he loses, challenging a cornerstone of American democracy and sending shockwaves across the political spectrum.

Trump’s refusal, which his Democratic rival Hillary Clinton called “horrifying,” was the standout remark of the their third and final debate and ratcheted up claims he has made for weeks that the election was rigged against him.

Asked by moderator Chris Wallace whether Trump would not commit to a peaceful transition of power, the businessmanturned-politician replied: “What I’m saying is that I will tell you at the time. I’ll keep you in suspense. Ok?” Trump’s statement may appeal to his anti-establishment followers, but it was unlikely to reverse opinion polls that show him losing, including in key states that will decide the election. “That is not the way our democracy works,” Clinton said during the de-

bate. “We’ve been around for 240 years. We’ve had free and fair elections. We’ve accepted the outcomes when we may not have liked them.

And that is what must be expected of anyone standing on a debate stage during a general election.”

Later she told reporters: “What he said tonight is part of his whole effort to blame somebody else for where he is in his campaign.” A CNN/ORC snap poll said 52 percent thought Clinton, the former U.S. secretary of state, won the debate while 39 percent said Trump, making his first run at public office, was the victor.

Mexico’s peso currency, seen as a measure of Trump’s prospects, rose to its highest level in six weeks at the end of the debate, suggesting growing investor confidence of a Clinton victory. Trump has vowed to build a wall on the border with Mexico to keep out illegal immigrants and has said he would make Mexico pay for it.

My father will accept result of election: Ivanka Trump WAshINGtON, OctOBEr 20 (IANs): Ivanka Trump, the daughter of US Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump, said on Wednesday that her father will “do the right thing” and, whether he wins or loses, will accept the result of the November 8 election.

In remarks to TIME magazine, Ivanka Trump expressed confidence that her father, if he is defeated at the polls by Democratic rival Hillary Clinton, will acknowledge her victory.

“Well, look, my father is in this to win it and, you know, I’m not interested in talking about alternative outcomes and, of course, I think my father will always do the right thing,”EFE news quoted her as saying. “That’s the type of person he is,”

Senator Lindsey Graham, a former Republican presidential candidate who has never warmed to Trump, said: “If he loses, it will not be because the system is ‘rigged’ but because he failed as a candidate.”

Ben Carson, a retired neurosurgeon who also REPUBLICANS ran for the Republican VOICE CONCERN presidential nomination Mainstream Repub- and now supports Trump, licans were quick to de- defended him. nounce the comment. U.S. He said Trump’s mes-

she added.

The GOP candidate recently has been relentlessly pushing the idea that the election will be “rigged” against him, a stance that members of his own campaign team, including campaign director Kellyanne Conway, have contradicted.

Just hours before the third and last televised debate between the two main presidential candidates, Trump’s daughter seemed reluctant to agree with her father’s position.

“I will tell you that the media has been vicious,” she said in answer to a question about whether or not she feels that the election will be rigged against her father.

She went on to say that she felt the election is certainly rigged in terms of media bias, as the mogul’s

sage was that “if there’s some kind of obvious fraud going on, he’s going to say something about it.”

“He didn’t say he wouldn’t accept it,” Carson told Reuters. “He said he would evaluate it at the time.”

Trump’s running mate, vice presidential nominee Mike Pence, said Trump “will accept the outcome” because he is going to win.

But Republican strate-

campaign and his supporters have been claiming.

“I think from a media perspective, it’s very hard to get an accurate portrayal of who (my father) is as a person or the business he’s built, his professional accomplishments,” EFE quoted her as saying.

“In large part, we’ve stopped even trying with a lot of the mainstream publications because they just don’t - you know, I was going crazy around a year ago calling these reporters, trying to get them to at least hear our perspective and it’s just a waste of time,” she went on to say.

“But to your point, if - he’ll either win or he won’t win,” she concluded, “and I believe he’ll accept the outcome either way.”

two candidates nonetheless lashed out at each other. Trump, 70, called Clinton “such a nasty woman,” accused her campaign of orchestrating a series of accusations by women who said the businessman made unwanted sexual advances and said that both she and President Barack Obama were behind dis‘A NASTY WOMAN’ In a debate that for the turbances at his rallies.

He said the Clinton first time focused more on policy than character, the Foundation was a criminal gist Ryan Williams found Trump’s statement “deeply concerning.”

“You have to accept the results of the election unless there are grounds for a recount and at this point it does not appear that we’re heading for a close election,” he said.

enterprise and as a result she should not have been allowed to seek the presidency.

Clinton, 68, said Trump himself had incited violence, belittled women and posed a danger to the United States. She said Trump, a former reality TV star, had in the past also complained that his show was unjustly denied a U.S. television Emmy award.

“I should have gotten it,” Trump retorted.

Trump said all of the stories of sexual misdeeds were “totally false” and suggested Clinton was behind the charges. He called her campaign “sleazy” and said, “Nobody has more respect for women than I do, nobody.”

Clinton said the women came forward after Trump said in the last debate he had never made unwanted advances on women. In a 2005 video, Trump was recorded bragging about groping women against their will.

“Donald thinks belittling women makes him bigger. He goes after their dignity, their self-worth and I don’t think there is a woman anywhere who doesn’t know what that

feels like,” said Clinton, the first woman to win the nomination of a major U.S. political party.

The two candidates also had a spirited exchange on abortion, gun rights and immigration during the showdown.

Clinton said she would raise taxes on the wealthy to help fund the U.S. government’s Social Security retirement program. She said Trump, who Forbes says is worth $3.7 billion, would be paying higher taxes too unless he can get out of it. “Such a nasty woman,” Trump said.

Trump and Clinton battled sharply over the influence of Vladimir Putin, with Clinton calling Trump the Russian president’s puppet and Trump charging Putin had repeatedly outsmarted Clinton.

Clinton and Trump walked straight to their podiums when they were introduced at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, once again forgoing the traditional handshake as they did at the second debate last week in St. Louis, Missouri. This time they did not shake hands at the end of the debate either.

Duterte declares US has lost, Mosul offensive going faster aligns Philippines with China than planned: Iraqi PM says

Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte and Chinese President Xi Jinping review the guard of honour as they attend a welcoming ceremony at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, China, October 20. (REUTERS)

BEIJING, OctOBEr 20 (rEutErs): Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte announced his “separation” from the United States on Thursday, declaring that it had “lost” and he had realigned with China as the two agreed to resolve their South China Sea dispute through talks.

Duterte made his comments in China, where he is visiting with at least 200 business people to pave the way for what he calls a new commercial alliance as relations with longtime ally the United States deteriorate.

His trade secretary, Ramon Lopez, said $13.5 billion in deals would be signed Duterte’s efforts to engage China, months after a tribunal ruling in the Hague over South China Sea disputes in favour of the Philippines, marks a reversal in foreign policy since the 71-year-old former mayor took office on June 30.

“America has lost now,” Duterte told Chinese and Philippine business people at a forum in the Great Hall of the People, attend-

ed by Chinese Vice Premier Zhang Gaoli.

“I’ve realigned myself in your ideological flow and maybe I will also go to Russia to talk to (President Vladimir) Putin and tell him that there are three of us against the world - China, Philippines and Russia.

It’s the only way,” he added.

“With that, in this venue, your honours, in this venue, I announce my separation from the United States,” Duterte said to applause. “I have separated from them. So I will be dependent on you for all time.

But do not worry. We will also help as you help us.”

RED CARPET WELCOME President Xi Jinping, meeting Duterte earlier in the day, called the visit a “milestone” in ties.

Xi told Duterte that China and the Philippines were brothers and they could “appropriately handle disputes”, though he did not mention the South China Sea in remarks made in front of reporters.

“I hope we can follow the wishes of the people and use this visit as an op-

portunity to push ChinaPhilippines relations back on a friendly footing and fully improve things,” Xi said.

Following their meeting, during which Duterte said relations with China had entered a new “springtime”, Chinese vice foreign minister Liu Zhenmin said the South China Sea issue was not the sum total of relations.

“The two sides agreed that they will do what they agreed five years ago, that is to pursue bilateral dialogue and consultation in seeking a proper settlement of the South China Sea issue,” Liu said.

China claims most of the energy-rich South China Sea through which about $5 trillion in shipborne trade passes every year. Neighbours Brunei, Malaysia, the Philippines, Taiwan and Vietnam also have claims.

SEA ROW TAKES “BACK SEAT” Duterte’s tone toward Beijing is in contrast to the language he has used against the United States,

after being infuriated by U.S. criticism of his bloody war on drugs.

He has called U.S. President Barack Obama a “son of a bitch” and told his to “go to hell” while alluding to severing ties with the old colonial power.

On Wednesday, to the cheers of hundreds of Filipinos in Beijing, Duterte said Philippine foreign policy was veering towards China.

“I will not go to America anymore. We will just be insulted there,” Duterte said.

“So time to say goodbye my friend.”

The same day, about 1,000 anti-U.S. protesters gathered outside the U.S. embassy in Manila calling for the removal of U.S. troops from the southern island of Mindanao.

Duterte on Wednesday said the South China Sea arbitration case would “take the back seat” during talks, and that he would wait for the Chinese to bring up the issue rather than doing so himself.

Xi said issues that could not be immediately be resolved should be set aside, according to the Chinese foreign ministry.

China has welcomed the Philippines approaches, even as Duterte has vowed not to surrender any sovereignty to Beijing, which views the South China Sea Hague ruling as null and void.

China has also expressed support for his drug war, which has raised concern in Western capitals about extrajudicial killing.

Duterte’s overtures to China have been accompanied by signs of improving business ties with the world’s second largest economy.

China’s Liu said Beijing will restore Philippine agricultural exports to China and provide financing for Philippine infrastructure.

EAst OF MOsuL, OctOBEr 20(rEutErs): The offensive to seize back Mosul from Islamic State is going faster than planned, Iraq’s prime minister said on Thursday, as Iraqi and Kurdish forces launched a new military operation to clear villages around the city.

“The forces are pushing towards the town more quickly than we thought and more quickly than we had programmed,” Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi told senior officials who met in Paris to discuss the future of Iraq’s secondlargest city via a video conference call.

Abadi announced the start of the offensive to retake Mosul on Monday, two years after the city fell to the militants, who declared from its Grand Mosque a caliphate spanning parts of Iraq and Syria.

A U.S.-led coalition that includes France, Italy, Britain, Canada and other Western nations is providing air and ground support to the forces that are closing in on the city.

Mosul is the last big city stronghold held by Islamic State in Iraq. Raqqa is the capital of the group in Syria.

The administration of Mosul and surrounding Nineveh province is now one of the main topics of discussion for world leaders. There are concerns the defeat of the ultra-hardline Sunni group would cause new sectarian and ethnic violence, fuelled by a desire to avenge atrocities inflicted on minority groups.

Nineveh is a mosaic of ethnic and religious groups -- Arab, Turkmen, Kurds, Yazidis, Christians, Sunnis, Shi’ites -- with Sunni Arabs making up the overwhelming majority.

Four days into the assault on Mosul, Iraqi government forces and allied Kurdish Peshmerga fighters are steadily recovering outlying territory before

Iraqi army members stand with thier weapons in Qayyarah, during an operation to attack Islamic State militants in Mosul, Iraq, October 19. (REUTERS)

the main push into the city begins. The battle is expected to be the biggest battle in Iraq since the 2003 U.S.led invasion that toppled Saddam Hussein. Around 1.5 million people still live in Mosul and the battle is expected to last weeks or months.

MORTAR AND HOWITZER FIRE An Iraqi army elite unit and Kurdish fighters on Thursday started trying to take back villages north and east of Mosul, according to Kurdish and Iraqi military statements.

Howitzer and mortar fire started at 6:00 a.m.

(0300 GMT), hitting a group of villages held by Islamic State about 20 km (13 miles) north and east of Mosul, while helicopters flew overhead, Reuters reporters on the scene said.

“The objectives are to clear a number of nearby villages and secure control of strategic areas to further restrict ISIL’s movements,” the Kurdish general military command said in a statement announcing the launch of Thursday’s operations. To the sound of machine gun fire and ex-

plosions, dozens of black Humvees of the elite Counter Terrorism Service (CTS), mounted with machine guns, headed towards Bartella, the main attack target on the eastern front, a Reuters reporter said.

The militants are using suicide car-bombs, roadside bombs and snipers to push back the attack, and are pounding surrounding areas with mortar, a CTS spokesman said at a nearby location.

Bartella is a Christian village whose population fled after Islamic State took over the region.

“Bartella is the eastern gate of Mosul,” said the spokesman, adding that it was the first CTS operation in this battle.

The U.S.-trained CTS has spearheaded most of the offensives against Islamic State over the past year, including the capture of Ramadi and Falluja, west of Baghdad.

UNMANNED DRONE SHOT DOWN On the northern front, Kurdish Peshmerga shot down with machine guns an unmanned drone aircraft that came from the

Islamic State lines in the village of Nawaran a few kilometres away.

It was not clear if the drone, 1 to 2 metres (three to six feet) wide, was carrying explosives or just on reconnaissance.

“There have been times when they dropped explosives,” said Halgurd Hasan, one of the Kurdish fighters deployed in a position overlooking the plain north of Mosul.

Ali Awni, a Kurdish officer, kept a handheld radio receiver open on a frequency used by Islamic State.

“They are giving targets for their mortars,” he said.

“Liberating Mosul is important for the security of Kurdistan,” Awni added.

“We will have to fight them in the mind as well, to defeat their ideology.”

The warring sides are not making public their casualty tolls or the number of casualties among civilians.

Islamic State published a video showing masked fighters walking in single file up a street at night under the cover of trees, while an unidentified man, apparently their commander, pledged to defeat the United States in Iraq.

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The Illegal Non-Violent Protest Against Legal Fuel Adulteration in Nagaland Lemwang Chuhwanglim

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he article is solely based on the secondary information available on social media about the non-violent protest of the Coordination Committee on Fuel Adulteration in the state against the poor performance of the government towards illegal fuel business. Surprisingly, T.R.Zeliang declared the CCoFA non-violent protest on 18th October 2016 as illegal step which implicitly indicates that fuel adulteration is legal.

Additional riveting phenomenon of law enforcement in the state is the legitimization of notifying law by the Dimapur Police on social media (facebook) on imposing 144 Cr. PC (Code of Criminal Procedure. 1973) (2 of 1947) prohibiting assembly of 5 (five) or more persons with effect from 0700 Hrs of 18th October 2016 till the next 24 Hrs”. I assume that Nagaland is the first state where the law enforcement notification on social media is legalized. One can assume that if facebook is the means to notify law enforcement, how does it reach the people who do not use facebook? Will the police act separately upon those who use facebook and those who do not use facebook? There are many citizens who do not use facebook, who may participate in the protest.

I personally condemned that fuel adulteration is an illegal practice which repercussions in numerous negative factors in the society.Cheating the citizens, destroying vehicles with unclean fuel, wrong method of business, bribery, black business and the worst crime of such illegal business is demolition of the state economic through cheating the citizens openly every day. I have no idea for how long this open illegal fuel adulteration existed in the state on the face of the State Government; however, ACAUT informs that such illegal fuel adulteration has been existed for the part more than 40 years. As usual in many factors where Nagas are blinded in many areas, fuel adulteration remains unnoticed by the Naga car wallas and non-car wallas. To unfold the blindness of the common Nagas, voluntarily organization like ACAUT initiated the finding of respective fuel stock in and around the state since 27th June 2016 by re-confirming the discovery of petrol adulteration illegally networking in the state. ACAUT clearly stated on July 3, 2016 that such fuel adulteration is a conspiracy which benefits fuel adulterators, landlords, NPGs, administrative officials, F&CS department, police and the politicians every day. The State Government was

asked to immediately seal and cancel the permits of the owners.

ACAUT subsequently declared to the public and the state on July 6, 2016 that SK Oil agents are associated with the kingpins fuel adulteration. On July 15, 2016, Dimapur Police reported the arrest of 12 persons (Non-Nagas) who are involved in the illegal fuel business in the state.In support to the ACAUT’s initiative, Naga Hoho on July 22, 2016 strongly appealed the Nagaland Government to institute SIT probe. As a result of the constant findings and seeking justice to abrogate such corruption in partnership of the Nagas who are involved in this black business and the Non-Nagas who easily take away money from the citizens, ACAUT on June 27, June with local youths of 5th mile and Chumukedima together smashed kerosene oil being mixed in petrol and diesel. The preceding information is based on the news media published in local dailies. The amount of work done by ACAUT in collaboration with public, organizations and administration against the fuel adulteration was kept concealed by the State government under the leadership of T.R. Zeliang.

In order to intensify the case which was kept concealed by the Nagaland government with no further penalties, ACAUT and

representative of different leaders under CCoFA initiated nonviolent nature of protest. However, suddenly, the silence State made prompt response by demarcating the protest as illegal.

Nevertheless, the commitment of the CCoFA continues for the nonviolent protest on 18th October 2010. Whether it was based on the authority from T.R. Zeliang or personal choice, Dimapur police reacted violently to the protesters with lathi charge (based on video clip) and immediately imposed 144 CrPC in NH 29. According to the clip circulated on social media on 18th October, 2016, the lone man was lathi charged by the group of policemen and there is no sign that the crowd resistance the policemen.

For those who support fuel adulteration and the politically supported policemen, they may legitimize that policemen acted according to the higher authority’s direction. However, to bring social transformation, an officer, could have withdrawn the law enforcement as a commitment to support the fight against the corruption. Instead, it indicates that policemen promote and encourage corruption.

I believe the meeting between 25 members of CCoFA with T.R. Zealing would not be the ultimate solution to end the fight

against fuel adulteration. The further step to eradicate the fuel adulteration needs to be stronger in the post response from the Chief Minister if the outcome fails to fulfill the goal and objective of the protest. Giving assurance by the State Government has become a trend in the current Naga politics. Numerous assurances have been made for many issues such as ENSF demands, Teachers salary and so on; however, no fulfillment has been made as assured. These lies and failures of the State have promulgated impatience and intolerance of the citizens every day.

It is strongly recommendable for the entire Naga citizens, especially those who own cars, motor cycles and other motor engines to strongly come forward to join the fight until the justice is done for every individual who indulges in this corruption. It is not the time to sit at home and read newspapers about the hard work of few people to bring justice from injustice that includes you.You are included to come out of your home and stand in the crowd to fight against this particular illegal major business. The next hopeful step which the citizen may expect from the ACAUT and CCoAF is to go for second phase protest in any form according to the demands of the situation.

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Captains of the three houses viz. Aryabhatta, Rohini and INSAT takes pledge on the Annual Sports Meet held at Balijan Hindi English School which begins here at Balijan and will conclude on 22nd October.

4th open Kohima District volleyball tournament Kohima, october 20 (mexN): The 4th open Kohima District volleyball tournament for men’s and women’s will be held from November 3 to 8 at local ground, Kohima. The tournament is organized by Kohima District Volleyball Association(KDVA). The tournament is only open to the team/ clubs etc within Kohima district only.Forms will be made available soon.

Sainik School Punglwa wins bronze in basketball

Global Iodine Deficiency Disorders Prevention Day: 21st October 2016 Iodine Deficiency leads to permanent Brain damage

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s we celebrate the Global Iodine Deficiency Disorders Prevention Day with the rest of the world today.

This item is published to sensitize and consceintize all citizens to take forward as individual responsibility to eliminate IDDs in our state.

IDDs is a major public health problem worldwide. It is confirmed that one out of every five people in India live in IDD endemic areas. It is estimated that 1.5 billion people in the world and over 200 million people are at risk of getting IDDs. India alone has more than 71 million people suffering from goitre and other IDDs.  Importance of iodine: Iodine is an essential for synthesis of two thyroid hormones namely thyroxin (T4) and triiodothyronin (T3) which are responsible for maintenance of normal growth and development of both brain and body. It is essential especially during the foetal stage (when the baby is in the womb). Therefore iodine de-

ficiency during pregnancy leads to decreased synthesis of the two hormones by the foetal thyroid gland hampering normal growth and development of foetal brain and body which would limit intellectual growth in later years.

-Normal daily requirement of iodine for an individual is 100 to 150 micrograms and 200 micrograms for pregnant and lactating mother.  Source of iodine.

The best sources of iodine are sea foods such as sea fish, sea salt, sea weeds, and cod liver oil. Smaller amount occur in the foods such as milk, meat, cereals and vegetables.

But as sea foods and other sea products are not freely available everywhere, the normal body requirement comes from food grown on soil with adequate iodine. Iodine deficiency is therefore geochemical in nature. Lose of iodine from the soil.

Iodine is constantly lost from the soil by process of soil erosion.

The major factors responsible for iodine depletion in the soil are

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odine Deficiency Disorder is a public health problem all over the world. It is confirmed that one out of every five people in India lives in IDE endemic areas.

These disorders are caused by lack of iodine in the diet, which ranges from simple goitre, mental retardation, stunted growth of cretinism. Most of these disorders are permanent yet all of them are preventable only by consuming good quality iodised salt daily.

Answers to some common questions on iodine deficiency disorders: 1. WHAT IS IODINE? Iodine is a micro-nutrient essential to human life. Some of the most vital functions of the human body depend on a regular supply of iodine.

2. WHAT IS THE SOURCE OF IODINE? Iodine is naturally available in the soil and water. Our normal requirement comes from crops grown on iodine-rich soil. Therefore, when the soil of any area lacks iodine, the crops grown on such areas lack iodine.

Consequently, those people who live on iodine deficient land do not get the daily requirement of iodine from the diet.

3. WHY IS IODINE SO IMPORTANT? Because it is essential for normal growth, development and functioning of both the brain and the body.

More importantly, without enough iodine, a newborn's brain and body can become permanently retarded and stunted. A pregnant woman who is deficient in iodine is likely to produce an abnormal child.

due to heavy rainfall/snowfall, recurrent flooding, accelerated deforestation, multiple crops, jhum cultivation, burning of forest excessive use of pesticides and chemicals.  Consequence of iodine deficiency: A number of physical and mental disorders result from iodine deficiency which affects every stage of human life – both young and adult.

1) Foetus: Abortion, stillbirth, congenital, abnormalities, increased prenatal mortality, mental retardation, deaf and dumb, paralysis, squint etc.

2) Children: Neonatal goitre, hypothyroidism, physical and mental growth retardation, lowering of I.Q level, poor school performance and cretins.

3) Adult: Impaired mental function, low productivity goitre with its complications.

4) Livestock's: Through research it has been confirmed that the productivity of the livestock has remarkably been reduced.  Government’s Policy:

Realizing the severity of IDD problem, the Government took a policy decision to iodise the entire salt for edible purpose and instructed the States/UT’s to ban the sale of non-iodised salt. Any traders/shopkeepers found selling non-iodized salt for edible purpose are liable for prosecution under the Prevention of Food Adulteration Act (PFA) 1954.  Prevention and control of IDD’s: Though the problems of iodine deficiency disorders are severe and irreversible, its control and preventive measures are very simple and cheap. We can prevent both present and future generations from the consequences of IDD’s just by consuming good quality iodised salt daily.  Importance points to remember : 1) To disseminate the information's on IDD’s.

2) To generate public demand for iodised salt from Fair Price Shop at a subsidized rate for it is a PDS subject.

3) To stock and sell only io-

Sainik School Punglwa team who participated in the Inter Zonal All India Sainik School Basketball Championship.

dised salt for human consumption. Non-iodised salt should be labeled “NOT FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION”. Defaulters are punishable under the provision of PFA Act.1954 (Traders).

4) Always store iodised salt in closed container away from direct sunlight or moisture.

5) Do not keep iodised salt near or above the fire place.

6) Do not stock iodised salt for more than 6 months for in such cases the iodine content of the salt will be lost.

7) Always insist only on Iodised Salt from your shopkeeper.

It is indeed the responsibility of every citizen to put a concerted effort to fight the menace of IDD’s by disseminating the information’s on IDD’s and demanding supply of iodised salt through PDS and consumption of only good quality iodised salt for better mental health of our future generation.

State IDD Cell Directorate of Health and Family Welfare Nagaland: Kohima. niddcpnaga@yahoo.com

DimaPUr, octo ber 20 (mexN): Sainik School Punglwa won the bronze medal at the Inter Zonal All India Sainik School Basketball Championship held at Sainik School Bijapur, Karnataka from October 3 to 6.

This is the first time Sainik School Punglwa qualified for the championship and showcased its sporting performance.

Bringing further glory the school its team captain Cadet Himalaya Mirda was adjudged the best player of the championship and for his superb game and sportsmanship was awarded the Best Player Trophy.

The championship is played between the winning teams of the five Zones in which all Sainik Schools of the country are divided. This year teams

from SS Punglwa, SS Kazhakootam, SS Tilaiya, SS Kapurthala and SS Chittorgarh representing the five zones competed for the trophy. To qualify for playing at all India level, first the teams has to play matches with the home zone teams and the winner of the zonal gets a chance to represent its Zone at the all India level.

Earlier in the month of July Sainik School Punglwa Basketball team stood 1st in the Inter Zonal Sports Championship held at Sainik School Goalpara, Assam, from 9th July to 17th July 2016. In that the team defeated the other three participation Sainik School teams of Golpara, Imphal and Purulia thus proudly qualifying to represent East Zone at the All India Sainik School Championship.

IODINE DEFICIENCY DISORDER 4. HOW MUCH IODINE DOES A PERSON NORMALLY NEED? The average daily requirement of an adult is 150 micrograms. However small the quantity may be, it is yet important that the body gets this quantity daily.

5. WHAT HAPPENS WHEN A PERSON DOES NOT GET ENOUGH IODINE? Iodine deficiency in the diet forms a group of abnormalities known as Iodine Deficiency Disorders. It includes goitre, mental retardation, speech and hearing defects, squint, difficulties in standing & walking normally and growth retardation. During pregnancy, it causes abortion, stillbirth or birth of mentally deficient baby.

6. WHY DOES A CHILD BECOME A CRETIN? A baby in the mother's womb requires regular supply of iodine for the normal growth and development of its brain and body. But when the mother is iodine deficient, the child too is deprived of this much needed nutrient. If the deficiency is severe, the growth and development of the child's brain and body are permanently stunted and it becomes a cretin, causing inability to walk, talk or think normally.

7. WHERE DOES IODINE DEFICIENCY DISORDER OCCUR IN INDIA? It occurs in almost all the States and Union Territories of our country. The most affected areas lie in the Sub-Himalayan belt extending from Jammu & Kashmir to the North-East

including Nagaland covering an area of 2500 sqKms. 8. WHAT IS IODISED SALT? Iodised salt is nothing but the common salt to which a small quantity of iodine compound is added. It is used to prevent iodine deficiency.

It looks, tastes and smell exactly like ordinary salt.

9. WHY IS IODINE ADDED TO SALT Iodine is added to salt for the simple reason that we all use salt everyday irrespective of caste, religion or economic status in normal quantities of about 10 to 15 grams a day. If this amount is iodised we automatically get the right amount of iodine that is required everyday.

10. CAN CONSUMPTION OF IODISED SALT CURE GOITRE, CRETINISM AND OTHER IODINE DEFICIENCY DISORDERS? No, most of the iodine deficiency disorders are permanent and incurable. However, these disorders can be easily prevented by consuming iodised salt regularly.

11. WILL CONSUMPTION OF EXCESS F HARM ME? No our body will utilize only the required quantity of iodine and the excess (if any) will be excreted unused through the urine.

12. CAN PREGNANT WOMEN AND CHILDREN USE IODISED SALT? Yes, pregnant women and young children requires iodine even more than others.

13. HOW CAN I KNOW IF SALT CONTAINS IODINE? We can know the content of io-

dine by testing the salt with a simple salt testing-kit method.

14. DO ANIMALS NEED IODISED SALT? Yes, iodised salt improves the health and productivity of animals and reduces the number of stillbirth and miscarriages. Also cattle that are fed with iodised salt produce milk rich in iodine 15. HOW SHOULD IODISED SALT BE STORED? Iodised salt should be stored in an air tight container because prolonged exposure to direct sunlight and moisture can destroy the iodine in the salt.

16. IS THE SALE OF NON-IODISED SALT BANNED IN OUR STATE? Yes. The sale of non-iodised salt is banned under the provision of PFA Act 1954 which is still enforced in our state. Any trader found selling noniodised salt for human consumption is liable for prosecution under provision of the said Act. 17. WHAT SHOULD THE TRADERS DO? i) Shopkeepers should stock and sell only iodised salt. ii) They should ensure proper storage of iodised salt away from direct sunlight and rain. iii) They should label the salt meant for farm or animal use as "NOT FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION" 18. WHAT CAN YOU DO TO PREVENT IODINE DEFICIENCY DISORDERS? YOU CAN: i) Disseminate the information on Iodine Deficiency Disorders, its consequences, control & preven-

tive measures. ii) Purchase & consume iodised salt only. iii) Store iodised salt in closed containers. iv) Keep the iodised salt in a proper place and not near or above the fireplace. v) Check & store iodised salt for not more than six months.

AN APPEAL It is all about a very minute nutrient called "Iodine" which is essential for manufacturing two vital hormones in our body namely thyroxin and tri-iodothyronin that are responsible for maintaining normal growth and development of both brain and body.

Our body requires a daily supply of 150 micrograms of iodine which is to be obtained from the food we consumed. But the fact that we live in the sub-Himalayan region, which is declared as iodine deficient zone and also the hilly topography, heavy rainfall, frequent flooding, traditional practice of jhum cultivation and burning of forest etc, have all contributed to loss of iodine from the soil mass, rendering the food crops grown on our soil with less iodine or no iodine content.

The consequence of iodine deficiency in the diet are exceedingly grievous which includes mental retardation, stunted growth, lowering of IQ level, poor school performance, speech and hearing defect, difficulty in standing and walking, abortion, birth of dead babies and goiter (swelling in the neck).

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

The only effective control and preventive measure to combat this menace consists of sustained supply, proper storage and consumption of good quality iodised salt.

Therefore it is appealed to all concerned: i) To store iodised salt in well ventilated room (Attn, stockiest). ii) To keep iodised salt in frames at least 1 ft. above the floor with sufficient space between the rows and away from the wall (stockiest). iii) To label non-iodised salt as 'NOT FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION' (Attn. Traders). iv) To keep iodised salt in the kitchen shelf in closed container. v) Not to keep iodised salt near or above the fire place. vi) Not to store iodised salt for a long time. vii) Not to purchase iodised salt in bulks. viii) To report to the Local Health Authority if non-iodised salt was found sold by the traders for human consumption for it is banned under PFA Act, and ix) While cooking to put iodised salt towards the end of cooking.

You may not be a victim of Iodine Deficiency Disorders (IDD) but remember you are responsible to carry the information to all 1.5 billion people in the World and over 200 million people in our country who are at risk of getting IDD's.

"Iodine is important for your children's mental health".

Issued by DIPR. Source: Directorate of Health and Family Welfare Nagaland: Kohima)

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Aamir Khan travels to Bhutan to advocate against malnutrition

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ctor Aamir Khan, who is a Unicef Regional Goodwill Ambassador, took time out from his schedule to meet children affected by malnutrition here and to witness how the organisation is working to address stunting across the country. "While Bhutan has made amazing progress in areas of health and nutrition, there's still work to be done and every child is yet to be reached," Aamir said in a statement.

Stunting, caused by chronic malnutrition, is endemic in South Asia with an estimated 38 per cent - 64 million - of children under five years of age affected by stunted growth, inhibiting

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children's cognitive and physical development and damaging growth in the region. In Bhutan, despite recent progress, one in five children remains stunted, according to Unicef.

The Royal Government of Bhutan, Unicef and partners are working together to improve under-nutrition and micro-nutrient deficiency among children by working with families to improve sanitation practices in households and communities, and improve nutrition of young children and women before and during pregnancy.

Aamir, during his visit to Bhutan on Monday and Tuesday, met Namgay Zam, 26, in the Drukgyel

‘Willy Wonka’ prequel in the works

ntertainment Company Warner Bros is developing a new movie focusing on the eccentric character and his early adventures after acquiring the rights to the "Willy Wonka".

Variety.com has quoted sources as saying that Warner Bros has acquired the rights to the "Willy Wonka"

IP from the Roald Dahl Estate and is planning a new movie centered on the eccentric character.

According to the sources, the film will not be an original tale, but a standalone movie focused on Wonka and his early adventures. It's unknown who from the original book series, other than

Wonka, will be involved in the project. If the reboot is a hit, it seems likely that characters like Charlie could be seen in future installments of a possible franchise, variety.com said. The studio has been trying to lock down rights from the Dahl Estate since the beginning of the year and finally closed a deal

earlier this fall. Dahl penned two books in which Wonka appeared -- the 1964 novel "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory" and the 1972 book "Charlie and the Great Glass Elevator" -- but never wrote anything focused specifically on the Wonka character.

"Charlie and the Chocolate Factory" has since been

adapted into two feature films, most recently by Warner Bros. in 2005 with Tim Burton directing and Johnny Depp starring as Wonka.

The original Willy Wonka, Gene Wilder, died on August 29. Warner Bros' musical adaptation of "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory," playing on the West End since 2013,

Basic Health Unit in Paro, who had given birth to her baby just 20 days ago. He also interacted with other women and their children at the health unit. "It is incredible to meet young mothers in Bhutan and to understand how they have made simple, effective changes to their lives to help keep their children healthy," said the "PK" star.

Rudolf Schwenk, Unicef Bhutan Representative, also said: "We are delighted that Aamir Khan is here in Bhutan to help us shine a light on the impact of undernutrition and to show how by working together we can reduce stunting in children across the country."

Miss Western Yimchungrü 2016 on November 10

Organisers of the Miss Western Yimchungrü 2016

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iss Western Yimchungrü 2016 organized by Western Yimchungrü Students Union (WYSU) under the theme “Domina Integritatis”, is scheduled to be held on November 10 at Town Hall Dimapur at 5:00 pm.

The contestants are asked to submit one passport size photo and one full length photo. The contesSource: IANS tant will be judged through three rounds namely ethnic, modern and evening gown.

The subtitles are categorized into Miss Congeniality, Miss Beautiful Hair, Miss Flawless Skin, Miss Catwalk, Miss Fluent in Yimchungrü , Best Ethnic Wear and Miss Photogenic.

The prizes will be `30,000 for the winner and `20,000 and `10,000 for the will open on Broadway in first runner up and secApril 2017. ond runner up respectively Source: IANS while gift hampers await

the subtitle winners.

Grooming session for the contestants will be conducted from November 5 to 10 near Niathu resort during which the organisers will bear the cost of food, accommodation and transportation.

The Organizing Committee headed by Thsanfu Lim (Convenor), Nitoli Tokiu (Co-Convenor), Vishili Hopong (Member), Yekshila Khumkiumong (Member) and Hanso (Member) invites all interested contestants to submit their completed forms on or before 29th October 2016 and one can even submit through email. The organisers also invite former Miss Western Yimchungrüs’ participants and well wishers to be a part of the event.

For more information, interested contestant can contact: 9089298327/ 8131887924

Naga fashionista adds another feather to her chic portfolio Morung Express Feature

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Aien Jamir wins best ‘Fashion Influencer’ at Elite Model Look India 2016

arely two months after winning a blogging award from a top fashion magazine in the country, Aien Jamir has added another feather to her dazzling portfolio by bagging the ‘Best Fashion Influencer’ award at the ‘Max Elite Model Look India, 2016.’

The award, according to the organizer, was bestowed for Aien Jamir’s “penchant for fashion and keen eye for detail.”

Another northeasterner, Vanlalnunpui from Mizoram was adjudged the winner of the People’s Choice Award (Female) at the function.

Elite Model Look is the world's most prestigious international modeling contest, and after a two month long countrywide hunt, the Grand Finale for Indian chapter was held recently at Mumbai. It is a part of Elle, a worldwide lifestyle and Fashion magazine founded in France in 1945 with multiple international editions.

At the Grand finale, Ajay Singh from Barailley was declared MAX Elite Model Look India 2016 (Male) and Priyanka B.V from Bangaluru was adjudged MAX Elite Model Look India 2016 (Female).

The winners will be Picture Courtesy: ‘Fashion and I’ http://aienjamir.com/

representing India at Elite World Finale scheduled on 23rd November in Lisbon, Portugal.

The show was judged

by Vasanth Kumar, Executive Director Max, Alexandra Parolini: General Manager Elite Model Look, Vick Mihachi: President Elite Management Worldwide, Marc Robinson: Licensee Elite Model Look 2016 India & Fashion Director, Actress Neha Dhupia and Fashion Designer Narendra Kumar.

In July Jamir also bagged the ‘Cosmopolitan India X Fiama Di Wills Blogger Award’ for best design by the Cosmopolitan Magazine, a leading international fashion magazine for women.

Hailing from Dimapur Aien Jamir started her blog, ‘Fashion & I’ in 2009 as a style diary to “chronicle her personal style and views on fashion” Since then, she has become not only a trendsetter and style influencer but also “Style-preneur.” After gaining popularity and readership, the blog evolved from being a fashion blog to an all encompassing portal as it “explores the intersection between Fashion, Lifestyle, Beauty, Food, Travel and many more.”

Currently residing in Delhi, she manages her burgeoning career as the Founder and Creative Head of ‘A-J-Store’ which opened in 2011.

Blake shelton and gwen onstage at White house: The loved-up couple hit the stage to sing the duet “Go Ahead and Break My Heart” at what was outgoing U.S. leader President Obama's final state dinner. Stefani also performed a handful of solo tunes as her boyfriend watched from the side of the stage.

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Messi treble helps Barca humble City 4-0

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BARCELONA, OCTOBER 20 (REUTERS): Lionel Messi scored his second hat-trick in as many Champions League games to give Barcelona a 4-0 win over Manchester City as Pep Guardiola and Claudio Bravo endured harrowing returns to the Nou Camp on Wednesday.

A slip by Fernandinho allowed Messi to round former team mate Bravo and open the scoring in the 17th minute and the keeper completed a miserable night by getting sent off in the second half for handling outside the area after losing the ball.

The magical Messi hammered

in his second from the edge of the area after turning two City defenders and pounced on a Luis Suarez lay-off to complete his treble in the 69th minute.

Barca substitute Jeremy Mathieu was then dismissed for two bookable offences. Neymar had a late penalty saved by substitute keeper Willy Caballero but the Brazilian made amends by scoring the fourth goal in the 89th minute.

Luis Enrique's team lead the group with nine points followed

by Guardiola's City on four. Borussia Moenchengladbach have three points while Celtic are bottom with one.

Guardiola, who surprisingly left out key marksman Sergio Aguero to accommodate more midfield strength, watched his old side pressed back in their own half for 15 minutes until Fernandinho's error and Messi's determination changed the course of events.

Messi began the move and fought to win the ball back before threading a pass to Andres Iniesta.

Fernandinho tripped over just as he looked set to clear, leaving the Argentine an easy task to score.

City did not wilt, Nolito and Ilkay Guendogan having shots saved

by Marc-Andre ter Stegen, while at the other end Suarez was denied

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Ozil hat-trick helps Arsenal put six past PFC Ludogorets

LONDON, OCTOBER 20 (REUTERS): Mesut Ozil applied the gloss to a ruthless Arsenal display with a second-half hat-trick in a 6-0 hammering of Ludogorets that put the Gunners on the brink of the Champions League knockout rounds on Wednesday.

Arsenal were cantering against the Bulgarian champions thanks to sublime first-half goals from Alexis Sanchez and Theo Walcott and a strike straight after the break from Alex Oxlade- Chamberlain before playmaker Ozil joined the party. As Ludogorets crumbled, his well-taken goals in the 56th, 83rd and 87th minutes helped Arsenal to their biggest Champions League win since a 7-0 thrashing of Slavia Prague in 2007 and sealed their seventh successive win in all competitions.

Arsenal, who have fallen at the last 16 stage six seasons in a row, lead Group A on goal difference from Paris St Germain with both clubs on seven points. udogorets and Basel have one and are effectively playing heading for a Europa League berth.

Sanchez struck after 12 minutes with a majestic

by Bravo and also shot wide. lob over Ludogorets keeper The visitors collapsed after Vladislav Stoyanov but unthe break, though, their downfall til Walcott slammed home starting when Bravo came out of his eighth goal in 10 games his area and lost the ball to Suarez before using his hands to stop the Uruguayan's attempted chip. Messi's second strike was reminiscent of a goal he scored against Guardiola's Bayern Munich in the 2015 NEw DELhi, OCTOBER semi-finals and Suarez's generos- 20 (iANS): New Zealand ity allowed the Argentine to knock defeated India by six runs in a closely-fought second in the third with simplicity.

Caballero thwarted Neymar One-Day International (ODI) from the spot but the Brazilian still cricket match at the Ferozehad time for a neat fourth, heaping shah Kotla here on Thursday more pain on Barca's most deco- -- the Kiwis' first win on the current tour of the country. rated coach Guardiola.

Arsenal's Mesut Ozil celebrates scoring their sixth goal. (Reuters)

from 25 yards shortly before halftime it was a surprisingly even game. Ludogorets, featuring three Brazilians in their starting line-up, cut through Arsenal's defence several times and should have been level through lively winger Wanderson who forced David Ospina into a sharp save before hitting the post.

The second half was a romp as confidence ebbed through an Arsenal side unbeaten since the opening day of the season. Oxlade-

Chamberlain, making his first start for a month, swept in from close range in the 46th minute and 10 minutes later Ozil raced on to Santi Cazorla's long punt and finished coolly past the over-exposed Stoyanov.

With victory in the bag Sanchez and Walcott were both substituted but Ozil stayed on, first converting substitute Lucas Perez's low cross, then burying a volley to become the fifth Arsenal player to score a Champions League hat-trick.

New Zealand beat India by six runs Kedar Jadhav (41) was the highest scorer for the hosts and skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni contributed 39 runs in the team's chase of 243-run target.

For New Zealand, Tim Southee scalped three wickets while Trent Boult

and Martin Guptill took two wickets each.

New Zealand scored 242/9 riding on skipper Kane Williamson's fine century (118).

With the win, New Zealand squared the fivematch series 1-1.

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Forerunners FC beat defending champion Barak FC to reach final

The Nagaland Sport's Climbing Association (NSCA) team which will be representing at North East Zonal Sports Climbing Championship in Manipur State from October 20 to 24 at Kangla Wall in Imphal. The State team comprises of 9 (nine) members participating in three categories the Men's Open, Junior boys & girls and sub Junior boys & girls.

Special Olympics Nagaland (SON) conducted a district games for disabled at Mokokchung on October 20. More than 100 special athletes participated in the events of athletics, Bocce, SHotput, Softball throw, unified football, race and rally. A press release informed that the Zunheboto district games for disabled will be conducted on October 22 at the Match patron of 2nd semi finals Dr. Kevi Rio and other officials with the players of Forerunners FC 4th NAP and Barak FC Indoor Stadium Zunheboto. on October 20. Morung Photo

Third Offroad Maestro flagged off

Morung Express News Dimapur | October 20

Rugged vehicles exuding a sense of raw power with their 4x4 tyres and overhauled suspensions lined up at the Local Ground, Chumukedima during the flagging off of the 3rd Offroad Maestro on Thursday evening.

The vehicles then headed to Shalom Resort in Gaili, under Peren District where they will compete in extreme offroading for three days. Altogether, 11 teams are taking part

in this year’s edition of the Maestro which is being organised by the Association of Offroaders Nagaland (AON).

The Maestro will be a six stage competition – all on natural terrains within the premises of the resort, and the organisers have guaranteed that the competition will test the driving and endurance skills of both the drivers and their spotters.

The 3rd Offroad Maestro also witnessed the first ever night stage in Nagaland late on Thursday night.

The competing vehicles besides having to fulfill several technical requirements have special gearboxes onboard while their engines have been tweaked to suit conditions of extreme offroading.

From the 11 teams, four are from Meghalaya, one from Arunachal and the remaining from Nagaland.

Two adventure clubs of the state are also taking part in the Maestro. While a team from the Nagaland Adventure Club (NAC) is taking part as a competitor, members of the Nagaland Ad-

venture and Motor Sports Association (NAMSA) will be officiating the competition.

Organisers informed that the Nagaland State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) will also be providing assistance while also use the event as an experience to learn recovery and other emergency techniques.

The organisers also have at their disposal four fully equipped support vehicles, tagged “Marshall”, to assist in emergency situations.

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through Vekhriito in the Angami Students’ Union 71st minute.

(ASU) senior leaders and Medoneituo,Vekhriito Kohima Bar Association Forerunners FC 4th NAP and Kechie of Forerunners (KBA); the ASU seniors today booked the final and M. Raja of Barak FC drubbed the latter by a berth of the ongoing 17th were cautioned with a yel- margin of 5 goals to 2.

NSF Martyrs' Memorial Trophy 2016 (in memory OCTOBER 21 MATCHES of Late Kekuojalie Sachii 3rd & 4th place Match & late Vikhozo Yhoshii) Nagaland Police (Blue) vs Barak FC @ 1:00 pm under the aegis of Angami Students’ Union (ASU) under the theme “Goal for low card each. With today’s The 1st half saw only Peace” here at the Kohima win, Forerunners FC will 1 goal scored in favour of Local Ground. now clash with Nagaland ASU Seniors which came In an exciting second Police (Red) in the finals through the boots of Vicsemi finals match, Fore- on October 22. tor in the 24th minute. In runners FC beat defendDr. Kevi Rio, joint mis- the second half Kedozo of ing champion Barak FC by sion director RSMA graced ASU Seniors doubled the a solitary goal. The match the 2nd semi final match as lead in the 42nd minute. witnessed a goalless draw the chief guest.

The 1st goal in favour of till the first half.

Earlier in the morn- KBA was netted by Tsitho The winning goal for ing, an exciting exhibition in the 49th minute. The Forerunners FC came match was played between 3rd goal for ASU was conKohima |October 20

verted beautifully by Voto through a spot kick in the 55th minute. Just 3 minutes later Victor found the net again in the 58th minute. Voto (23) scored another goal in the 59th minute making it 5 goals for ASU seniors. KBA fought back strong and in stoppage time, Tsitho of KBA found the net again.

Wapang and Seto of KBA and Andrew and Thepfiilie of ASU were cautioned with yellow cards.

Roko Angami, former international footballer and president Nagaland Football Coaches Association graced the exhibition match as chief guest. Advocate Nancy presented a special number.

KBT, Slammers, host Sovima win Morung Express News Dimapur | October 20

Kings Bird Tiger (KBT) and Super Slammers registered thumping victories while host Sovima CC won a hard-fought victory on Thursday in the ongoing Sovima T20 Gold Cup. KBT eased to a win beating AP Sports by 40 runs.

Electing to bat, a sublime 40-ball 62 runs from Ravin-

dra helped KBT put up an impressive 175/7 in 20 overs.

In the run chase, AP Sports could only manage 135/9.

KBT’s Ravindra (4/21) and Rakesh (4/20) rattled through the AP Sports batting line-up with 8 wickets between them.

Ravindra was later awarded the man of the match.

In the second match of the day, a close encounter ensued as host Sovima CC overcame Victoria CC by 28 runs.

Sovima had put up a try 80 runs in the stipulated modest 129/7 in 20 overs but 20 overs losing 8 wickets.

Victoria could only manage The Super Slammers 101 runs losing 9 wickets. had no trouble in going Super S l a m mers CC October 21 match slammed ACC vs Thau Sports Academy @ 8:15 am its way Moonlight CC vs Wiskers CC @ 11:30 am past Thau ACC vs Frontiers CC @ 2:45 pm Sports Academy winning by 9 wickets. past the target as it scored Thau Sports Academy 84 in 11.1 overs while losing electing to bat scored a pal- one wicket.

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