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tHe roAD oUt of corrUPtion Church leaders come out with action plan to address issues of corruption Morung Express News Dimapur | October 22

corruption in a developing society like that of the Nagas and for the Church to establish its position theological, philosophical and ethical.

Iralu said in an isolated corner like Nagaland where people watch and emulate the happenings around the world, the common thinking trend is “when right things cannot be done even in advanced society, why bother?” He said public leaders considered as role models have also not helped much on the issue of corruption.

He also said the Church needs to be clear on three questions – What is kingdom of God? Where is kingdom and God? When is kingdom of God? As Christians, if Nagas are confused with these questions, then the fight against corruption might as well be a lost battle, he

Resolutions (Action Plan) adopted

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“Today, corruption is like the cancer of our society. It has not only made us sick but it has made us non functional in more ways than recognized. It has eaten up all the good things in us. It has eaten up the hopes and aspirations of the younger generations if not my generation and it has made us an impotent society. It has given birth to so many unwanted elements in the society. It has taken the trust in us and in our frustrations and desperations we now blame each other. But unless we come out and own the issue we will be fighting the losing war”, Rev. Keyho said.

Keyho further said the Church must enter into the following endeavor to address the issue of corruption- a high standard of professional eth-

• To educate and look into a framework for effective governance- going back to Scriptures.

Church leaders from vari• Launch anti-corruption awareness within churches to instill a self-awareness to ous denominations unsay ‘NO’ to bribery and corruption; at the same time in inculcating a culture of der the aegis of Dimatransparency. pur Christian Fellowship • Get our “own house” in order – having guidelines on church governance, disclo(DCF) have come out with sure of personal interests to avoid conflict of interest, internal audit for accountan action plan to address ability, peer accountability – no ‘yes man’ in leadership etc. the issue of ‘Corruption’ • Working with NGOs within the civil society movement to counter practices of that has eaten into the vibribery and corruption. tals of Naga society.

• Serve as a platform to develop and instill a “check and balance” within the systems The church leaders at a and institutions of society to ensure the practice of transparency. In this respect, You cheat. Who is this wom- consultation on the theme seminaries, Bible schools and churches ought to consider having such courses “Christian response to an, huh? within their curriculum. corruption in public life” held here on Saturday acsaid. Iralu said Christians members and leaders of Keyho, who spoke on knowledged that as Chrisare fixated on dying and local churches.

“Church’s response to cortians leaders and believers, heaven, forgetting that Quoting GK Chesterton ruption in public life”, said they have failed to prevent the whole Scriptures is “Christianity has not been though the Naga Church is DIMAPUR, OCTO- corrupt practices in the about kingdom of heaven tried and found wanting; still very young, it has been Church and society and reBER 22 (MExN): The on earth. Citing the plight it has been found difficult called to grapple with a giEastern Nagaland solved to take a more proof students of primary and not tried”, Iralu added, ant issue –corruption.

Legislatures’ Union active role in combating (ENLU) has appealed corruption. schools in villages who are “How do I live out God’s He said the journey to the Eastern Nagadeprived of their fair share gospel on earth? If we are (fight against corruption) Delivering the keynote land College Students’ address on the theme, soof education due to absen- clear on this, Nagaland will must begin today and the Union (ENCSU) to call cial activist, Niketu Iralu, tee teachers, the social ac- be shaken.”

Church must be able to off the ongoing agita- said it is important to know tivist said many such abGeneral Secretary, respond to it in a biblicaltion imposed in the en- the contributing factors of sentee teachers are active NBCC, Rev. Dr. Zelhou theological (ethical & mortire Eastern Nagaland jurisdiction in connection to the recent selection of MBBS/ Technical course, normally reserved for backMorung Express News has been to engage in a spiritual fight ward tribes and NSEE with the Church having no hidden II Exam 2016. A press Dimapur | October 22 agenda, he maintained. statement from ENLU Pointing out the many malpracNBCC Youth Secretary, Vikuo Rhi secretary R Tohanba on Saturday defended the Church’s tices, he stated that the “tribal mindwhile appealing the stance on Elections - based on mor- set” of taking community decisions ENCSU to call of the al grounds - as opposed to the per- has usurped the individual’s freedom agitation in the larger interest of the ENPO ceived general apprehension that it of choice and further discouraged the area in particular and is meddling in matters considered practice of prayer groups and church Nagaland in general, workers visiting candidates’ house. wholly socio-political. has assured that the While suggesting measures to Speaking at a ‘Seminar on SoENLU shall take up the cial Issues’ organised by the Youth counter the malpractices, he said matter to the State GovDepartment, Chakhesang Baptist that the youth has a great role to play. ernment, particularly Church Dimapur, Rhi said Elections “Youth should stand firm on integrity to Higher & Technical has become as “spiritual issue.” While and not be allowed to be used as tools Education to solve the admitting the Church should mind in the hands of candidates,” Rhi said. grievances amicably its own, Rhi however held that, it does Change, he asserted must start from through consultation. not imply it shy away from the social “oneself – you and I must be the first”, This resolve was made while adding that the Church should issues facing the present. during an emergency With its roots at the NBCC’s 36th be loud enough “to voice out right is meeting on October 21 annual session in 1972, the Clean right and wrong is wrong.” at the official residence Khekiye K. Sema speaking on Election campaign was born out of of CL John, Minister, RD a necessity to rid undesirable prac- ‘Addressing the current Naga Politi& REPA, the press stateA local miner wades through water as he walks down from a mountain in Benguet a day tices that had crept into the election cal Scenario’, articulated on the proment added. process in Nagaland. The objective gression of the Naga movement, and after Typhoon Haima struck northern Philippines. REUTERS/Erik De Castro

ENLU urges ENCSU to call off agitation

ics must be promoted and maintained; efficient, economic and effective use of resources must be promoted; public administration must be addressed to stay accountable, justice, equality and fairness must be preached and taught and be pursued and, people living beyond their means must be questioned rather than try to encourage them by using them to further the cause of the church agenda.

An action plan was adopted after interaction and panel discussion, with Dr. Hesheto Chishi, as the moderator. The panel members included Rev. Dr. Wati Aier, Pastor Yanbemo Lotha, Rev. Dr. Shiwoto Sumi, Rev. Dr. Thungdemo Ngullie and Rev. Dr. Solomon Vizo. Earlier, chairman, DCF, Rev. RP Murry, delivered the welcome and introductory address.

‘Elections has become a spiritual issue’

pointed out that it is today at a crossroad. Stating that the pioneers of the movement gave their lives, he said that their sacrifices would be in vain until Nagas unite as one people and give credence to the Plebiscite of 1951.

Mentioning in particular the ‘Framework Agreement’ between the NSCN (IM) and the Government of India, he questioned as to how the people will accept an outcome when majority of the Naga populace are unaware of the contents of the Agreement. “Are we only good for realising tax from, and not fit enough to be consulted on issues that concerns us all?” he questioned.

While acknowledging the NPGs as instrumental in making the GoI realise the uniqueness of the Nagas as a people, he questioned the direction the movement is taking today. The question, besides others, he said pertains to what kind of government the envisioned Naga nation would embrace.

CGBU requests NMA to tHink GlobAlly, Act locAlly withdraw SLP from SC NEIMUN 2016 starts off; to end on October 24

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DIMAPUR, OCTOBER 22 (MExN): The Chakhroma GBs Union (CGBU) on Saturday accused the Naga womenfolk under the aegis of the Naga Mothers Association (NMA) of trying to “destroy aged old customs by demanding reservation … and even going to the extent of knocking the doors of the Supreme Court of India.”

Terming it as imperative to set records straight, CGBU president Thepfukedo Kuotsu and general secretary Atso Gwizan in a press statement said the customs and traditions of the Nagas would be seriously compromised if the 33% reservation for women in urban local bodies is implemented, “which we, as the guardians and custodians of our customary laws cannot allow.”

It said the “act of our womenfolk seeking to crush out customary practices by seeking redress from the Supreme Court, by-passing our customary courts is seen as a direct challenge and insult to the Naga society at large and therefore may lead to serious ramification.”

To support this argument, the CGBU pointed out that even India has decided to leave the practices and usages of Nagas untouched while acknowledging its rich distinct customs and traditions and granted special protection by inserting an extra provision in the Indian Constitution with the 371A. “This being so, we are now baffled to see womenfolk under the aegis of the NMA trying to override this special provision and destroy our age old customs by demanding reservation…” the CGBU maintained.

It argued that if the SC is to pass

its judgment on the Special Leave Petition (SLP) filed by the Naga women (NMA) in favour of the petitioners, it has to be done by superseding the provisions of the Art. 371A of the Constitution as the matter directly concerns meddling with the customary practices of the Nagas.

“And there is no doubt that Indians will be more than happy, if we Nagas our self, in this way make this particular Article irrelevant and obsolete so as to be struck out of the Constitution as their jealousy towards the special protection granted to the Nagas is no secret,” the CGBU claimed.

Despite this, the CGBU held that, “some people, be it in the government or the NGOs, in their zeal to be as heroes and harbinger of changes are ready to surrender the hard-earned status and protection given to us. We should also remember that there are every chances of being called traitors and blackmailers by our upcoming generations instead of being remembered as heroes.”

The CGBU has therefore “advised and request our womenfolk” to withdraw the Special Leave Petition filed before the SC and let the matter be resolved as a domestic problem where “any concessions and considerations can be chalked out and implemented.”

It further went on to add that any ruling of the SC in favour of the womenfolk would not have any profitable effect because “no matter where you are placed by the judgment, the Nagas custom and traditions may not be in a position to recognize that in the true spirit.”

Morung Express News Dimapur | October 22

The 1994 Rwandan genocide led to a unique situation—it left behind a population of 70% women. In need of good leadership, Rwanda turned to its women who re-built the country in the past two decades leading to substantial social, economic and political progress. Today, 64% of Rwanda’s parliamentarians are women.

But it should not take genocide to create political opportunities for women. Advocating for equal representation, Laurabeth Goldsmith, Lead Trainer from Best Delegate, USA, explained the situation of gender imbalance across developed, developing and underdeveloped countries around the world and, through the Rwandan example, pointed to the impact of women’s participation in governance. These include the addressing of pertinent issues like water and sanitation, equal pay for equal work, pensions, gender equality etc. leading to progressive governance.

She was speaking on ‘Gender Equality, Sustainable Development Goal – 5’ at the Opening Ceremony of the fourth session of the three-day North East India International Model United Nations (NEIMUN) that was later declared open by its Secretary General Limaienla Aier at the Don Bosco Institute here today under the theme ‘Transforming Our World: The 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.’ The annual NEIMUN conference is the first Model UN conference to be held in the north east region, held in Kohima, Shillong and Guwahati so far.

“Gender equality cannot simply

Speakers and organizing team at NEIMUN 2016 which will be held from October 22-24, 2016, at Don Bosco Institute in Dimapur. (Morung Photo)

be achieved through political participation alone but will take a change in social norms among men and women,” observed Goldsmith, also noting that equal representation starts from equal access to education, healthcare, economic opportunities. “You do not have to be a politician to make a difference,” she asserted. By taking “small actions” like controlling the way one participates in, for instance, social media can have an impact on the lives of women and girls everywhere.

“Stand up and say something when you see something that is not okay” or endangers another gender, was her appeal as she spoke at the Opening Ceremony of NEIMUN 2016.

with active involvement in decision making, noted Limabenla Jamir, Founder of NEIMUN, which has seen participation from over 2500 delegates from the country in the past three years who have come together to discuss, debate and pass resolutions.

However, “it is sad to see the situation here at the local level. Young people are seen as individuals without expertise and experience,” observed Jamir, stating that the NEIMUN platform hopes to equip young people with “skills and knowledge to address the social, economic, political and cultural changes” of our times.

Motivation to this effect was given by Dzüvinguno Dorothy Chasie, Under Secretary General of NEIMUN 2016, Objectives in the form of a poetic recital, ‘Whisper These are the kind of discussions of Hope’. that the NEIMUN 2016 plans to further, providing young people a plat- Illicit arms trade in Nagaland form to “gain insight into the art of LL Doungel (IPS), Director Gendiplomacy, ethical leadership, under- eral of Police, Nagaland, admitted tostand the value of collaboration and day that “it is not uncommon” to find building community,” elaborated Sec- “illicit arms trade” in Nagaland. “Diretary General Limaienla Aier. mapur is a confluence of populations, “Young people across the world and illegal activities form the basis of are at the forefront of making change” some people’s livelihood,” he said to-

day while speaking on ‘Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions, SDG – 16’ at the ceremony.

With porous borders, free flowing traffic through NH-29, and provision of road, rail and air connectivity, “these activities are inevitable,” he stated, however maintaining that “it is not alarming” but needs vigil which the law enforcement agencies are keeping.

But for peace to reign supreme, he stated that justice is a key ingredient. “Peace, justice and strong institutions must complement each other,” Doungel iterated, noting that this creates the space for cooperation and harmony in society for reaching common goals.

‘Think globally, act locally’ Imkong L Imchen, Member of Nagaland Legislative Assembly, as Chief Guest at the occasion wrapped it up by advising the young delegates to “think globally and act locally.”

Stating that he is the “only opposition member” in an Assembly of 60, Imchen stated that to have a sustainable future for human society, one must make “good contributions” to their neighbourhood first.

He described the Naga political issue as a “sustainable issue” because “it has sustained for more than 50 years” and may sustain for a 100 years depending on fortune. But UN could reach such places as Nagaland in a manner that promotes coexistence, he hoped.

The rest of the sessions for the day saw elections for President of the General Assembly as well as numerous discussions and training sessions.

NEIMUN 2016 is scheduled to be held till October 24.

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Nagaland hosts Radiation Oncologists Conference 2016

Church leaders at the consultation on ‘Christian response to corruption in public life’ held here at Assembly of God Church, Sewak Road organised under the aegis of Dimapur Christian Fellowship (DCF) on October 22. (Morung Photo)

Mokokchung district administration led by the Deputy Commissioner Sushil Kumar Patel IAS along with representatives of the Mokokchung Chamber of Commerce & Industries (MCCI), Mokokchung District Truck Owners Association (MDTOA) and staff of the PWD National Highways on October 21 jointly inspected the repairing works in progress along NH 702D (Mokokchung-Mariani Road). It may be mentioned that the MDTOA and other commercial vehicles owners associations have on October 19 declared to impose a ‘total bandh’ in Mokokchung from November 1 onward for an ‘indefinite period’ to protest against the apathy of the state government in repairing the Mokokchung-Mariani Road (NH 702D) which is the state’s second busiest highway.

Research, diagnostics and treatment of the types of cancer specific to the region discussed

Dimapur, OctOber 22 (mexN): Eden Medical Centre, Dimapur organised the 11th annual conference of the Association of Radiation Oncologists of India, North East Zonal Chapter (NEAROICON 2016) on October 21 and 22.

“This is the first time a Radiation Oncologists Conference has been hosted in Nagaland. An event like this holds great significance not only to the medical fraternity but also to the people of the State as it puts Nagaland in the medical map of the country,” stated a press note issued by the organisers.

The conference was in-

Doctors with the resource persons and guest at the 11th annual conference of the Association of Radiation Oncologists of India, North East Zonal Chapter (NEAROICON 2016) held at Eden Medical Centre on October 21 and 22.

augurated by Maongwati Aier, Secretary, Health & Family Welfare. During his speech, he stressed on the importance of preventive measures of various cancers rather than treatment of cancers. He also encouraged doctors in training and educating the health workers so as to improve the health scenario in India. Delegates (doctors) from all over the north east as well as from Nagaland attended this conference.

Renowned doctors

(oncologists) from TMC Mumbai, AIIMS & Fortis Hospital Delhi, Apollo Hospital Kolkata, Apollo Hospital Bilaspur, Medicity Medanta Gurgaon, BBCI Guwahati, RIMS Imphal and NEM Care Hospital Guwahati were the resource persons.

Some of the topics that were presented were recent advances in management of nasopharyngeal cancer, hypopharyngeal cancer, colorectal cancers, prostate cancer and head and neck

cancer. Panel discussions were also held with active participation of the audience and covered various topics such as head and neck malignancies, pelvic tumors and lung cancer.

During this meeting, it was realised that the highest incidence of smokeless related cancer in the world was in East Khasi Hills.

Post graduate students of BBCI Guwahati and RIMS Imphal presented posters and papers and there were interactive sessions with

renowned professors.

As the best minds in the country converged to discuss and deliberate about the research, diagnostics and treatment of the types of cancer specific to the region, it brought forth the latest technology available to local practitioners and hospitals, best practices to adopt when faced with limited treatment options, and to make cost effective treatment procedures so that the patients spend less money.

Meeting reviews schemes implemented under RD PSUK celebrates silver jubilee Our Correspondent Kohima | October 22

To review the various schemes being implemented under the Department of Rural Development, a meeting was held on October 21 at RD Conference Hall with Project Directors of all the districts and NSRLM officers.

The day-long meeting discussed agendas and status relating to several projects such as SAGY, PMAY (G), Grant-in-Aid, MGNREGA, NSRLM, maintenance of MGNRGA Special Project, DRDA administration and labour budgeting.

Addressing the meeting, secretary RD, Kelei Zeliang called upon the department to cooperate with the MPs and DC with regard to ongoing projects under SAGY so as to complete pending works. He also reminded that RD is just the nodal de-

partment of SAGY and like any other line departments.

He said that the department will try its level best to cooperate and do what needs to be done.

Lamenting on the casual attitude of the BDOs in carrying out their duties, he also instructed the PDs to direct their respective BDOs to be in station and visit villages and inspect schemes being implemented. On the issue of CGI sheet distribution, he urged them to check whether the quantity distributed to the blocks and villages have been received.

“Distribution of CGI sheets should be public transfer so that the beneficiaries also know how many bundles are being distributed,” he said while adding that if 10 units are given, 10 houses should come up.

Stating that the State is doing very well on cardamom plantation, Zeliang also urged them to take up cardamom plantation on large scale for higher altitude districts and also said that palm oil plantation will be taken up as a major crop for low altitude areas in the next year.

Director, RD, Metsubo Jamir also mentioned that MGNREGAs contribution towards SAGY will be only in the form of material components and that it will be not more than 25%.

To create awareness and to generate transparency, Jamir also felt that the project Directors should take the initiative to conduct district and block level VDB meetings at regular intervals. Regarding Job Card verification, Geo Tagging and aadhar seeding etc, he said it is mandatory to call all the VDBs and inform

them before proceeding with the exercise.

In an effort to streamline the State Rural Livelihood Mission, Additional Secretary, RD and Mission Director, NSRLM, Athel O. Lotha said accountability will now be vested towards the PDs and requested all the PDs and BDOs to keep the NRLM staffs under their control so that everything is streamlined and clarity, communication and coordination will be there. She hoped that this will have a positive impact and the mission will run smoothly.

Some systems have to be put in place to make the mission successful, she said, while also expressing the need to create an information system so that all directives from the ministry are let known to the PDs and BDOs as well.

Stating that the State Rural Livelihood Mission

being a Mission Mode program requiring urgent interventions and time bound implementation, she also directed all DMMUs and BMMUs to open an email account to facilitate better communication between SMMU and its respective units particularly through scanned email copies where urgent matters can be followed up before the original copies is received.

Joint Director, K. Neibou Sekhose also reminded the districts and blocks to submit at the earliest the reports on NLM visit, Panchayat Day celebration, Disha, Best 3 VDBs, video clips for MGNREGA Special Project and job card verification report.

The Project Directors were further instructed to organize district level VDB conference by the 2nd week of November.

‘Integrating faith & knowledge for wholistic ministry’

Kuholi Chishi, Additional Director, Higher Education.

pfutserO, OctOber 22 (mexN): The Baptist Theological College Students’ Association (BTCSA) that was formed in 1991 had celebrated its 25th anniversary on October 21 at its College Courtyard. The theme of the celebration was ‘Integrating Faith and knowledge for wholistic ministry.’

The anniversary guest speaker was Kuholi Chishi, Additional Director, Higher Education. Expounding the anniversary theme, she said that the word ‘integration’ is very important in today’s context especially in ministry.

“We live in a diverse world. Integrating various types of people, cultures, tribes and individual make a beautiful society. For effective ministry, integration of faith and knowledge is of utmost importance.

The anchor of faith is God whereas knowledge may come from various sources. Both are prerequisite for wholistic ministry as

they are like the two sides of a same coin. In fact, one is not complete without the other,” the speaker said.

However, while integrating, she cautioned, that one should not lose distinct identity of Christianity.

She also said that “theological community is called to ‘come’ for learning and ‘go’ out for ministry. Learning process is tough but that is necessary for going out to do wholistic ministry.”

The speaker concluded by saying that it is very important to be critical at and sensitive to the issues and aspirations of the people and their environment to do a wholistic ministry.

The guest speaker also inaugurated Life Skills Training Institute initiated by BTC Alumni Association. The aims of the institute are to give various training to theological students to be self-reliant economically as well to connect theology with people’s daily experiences.

The programme was led by Rheiwe-u Kreo, and presidential address delivered by Muno Khiamniungan, General Secretary and President of BTCSA respectively. Rev. Dr. Vezopa Tetseo, ES, CBCC, Rev. Dr. Yiepetso Wezah, Principal, BTC, Rev. Dr. Akheto Sema, Principal, ETC, Jorhat, Principal of Pfutsero College, BTC Alumni, BTC faculty and staff, students and many well wishers joined the auspicious occasion.

A press note informed that the College that had only 29 students 25 years ago has 214 students today.

Parliamentary Secretary BS Nganlang with others attends the silver jubilee celebration of Phom Students’ Union Kohima in Kohima on October 22. (Morung Photo) Our Correspondent Kohima | October 22

On attainment of 25 glorious years, the Phom Students’ Union Kohima (PSUK) today celebrated its silver jubilee here at the State Academy Hall with Parliamentary Secretary FOR Land Resources Development & Excise BS Nganlang as the chief guest.

The celebration recalled its achievements since its establishment 1991 and renewed its vision

to mark ahead.

Nganlang stated that when we look back in the 1990s, Phom students studying in Kohima were nearly 10 to 15 students, and mostly were college students, but gradually by the Grace of God, it has increased to many more starting from tiny tots to many degree holders.

He congratulated the pioneers of PSUK who have rendered their selfless service for the welfare of the Phom students of Kohima.

B. Ponghok, first president PSUK, Hongkam D. Ngonyen, president Phom Students’ Conference and Dr. M.C. Longai, president Phom Union Kohima also exhorted the gathering.

Earlier, PSUK president N. Dape Phom welcomed the packed gathering while vote of thanks was proposed by C. Danted, chairman PSUK Silver Jubilee Planning Committee.

The celebration was also marked by entertainment session and jubilee feast.

Garbage incineration method tested in Dimapur

Highland Hall School, Naga United Village inducted 10 boys and 10 girls into the Bharat Scouts and Guides Movement on October 22 by Kevileno Haikam, District Organizing Commissioner (G) and Jewalo Tep, Scout Master, at the school premises. Importance of the Movement was shared to the students and parents by Kezhaleno Phira, Administrator & Vice-President, BSGDA. The Rajya Puraskar Awardees of the school also spoke on the occasion which was followed by vote of thanks by Narayan Das, Headmaster, HHS.

Dimapur, OctOber 22 (mexN): An easy method of garbage incineration method devised by Appollo-II Multi-Design Manufacturing unit was tested and tried by Deputy Commissioner Dimapur, Kesonyu Yhome in the DC’s office premises on October 21 in presence of Atokhe Aye, Chief Executive Officer, Dimapur Municipal Council and other administrative officials.

It was informed in a press release that the demonstration was performed by Kikhevi Caty Sumi, who used ‘local technology’ to devise the garbage burner while DC Dimapur lit the burner to test the method.

According to Kikhevi, DC Dimapur was of the view that garbage burner could be widely used to resolve the garbage problem in Dimapur.

Kikhevi said that new garbage incineration system is cost effective and less time and energy consuming method which be installed and Sketch of the garbage storage compartused everywhere including private homes. ment and burning system.

Kohima Lower Agri ward attain 25 years Morung Express News Kohima | October 22

Located at the Southern part of Kohima, Lower Agri ward or colony is a residential area which comprises one of the highest mixed Naga populations in the Capital with almost all tribes, including communities apart from Nagas living in the colony. On October 22, the Lower Agri Ward Council commemorated its 25 years at its ward premise with Dr. Neikesalie Nicky Kire, Minister for Environment, Wildlife and Climate Change as the chief guest.

With a population of over 2000, the colony is home to people from various professions ranging from social activists to daily wage laborers, and from local immigrants to contractors.

“This is one of the most

beautiful colonies and, one of the best colonies in Kohima town. We try to live as one in harmony and that is the beauty of the colony,” said Er. Lima Ozukum, one of the first settlers, who also mentioned how the Colony had been thickly forested area forty years back, but had sprawled into an area with increasing houses and residents, to the extent that here are hardly any space.

In the name of jubilee, let us all forgive each other and make peace.

“What we have achieved today is because we have all co-existed peacefully. This colony will live as one family.

Let us think positive, talk positive, live positive, work positive so that our colony move forward in unity. Let us work harder and move forwards so that we can achieve our golden jubilee in a higher level,” expressed Er. Lima.

Minister Dr. Nicky Kire releases the silver jubilee souvenir of Kohima Lower Agri ward or colony on October 22. (Morung Photo)

In a brief report on the Jubilee Planning committee, Neikhozo Suokhrie, Jubilee Convenor, acknowledged all the pioneers who had been torch bearers of the colony. Updating the members about the activities and trainings conducted in the colony, Suokhrie also lauded Dr. Kire for his immense contribution towards the colony who had sponsored

the construction of the Waiting shed, ATM and Urinal in the colony which was inaugurated today.

“Silver Jubilee Celebration is not just about eating, but more importantly it is how to reconcile. It is a time for introspecting and retrospection,” said Dr. Nicky Kire who emphasized on the spreading good will in the name of jubilee. Stress-

ing on the maxim of ‘Love thy neighbors’ from the Bible, Dr. Kire pointed out that such a simple line in its actual sense it is difficult to practice with many neighbours who lives in bad terms for years and arguing over garbage dumping, animals etc. The need to move forward in unity was also highlighted.

“You have all the tribes here. Let us be Nagas first, if we do that unity will be formed. Do not identify yourself by your tribe. There are many things which we can achieve together as Nagas,” asserted Dr. Kire.

Sensitizing the gathering on climate change and the need for energy conservation, Dr. Kire also informed the members on the newly introduced scheme of EESL for energy conservation, and further encouraged the colony

members to avail the facilities and subsidies of the scheme. “We will save energy and reduce heat. This will directly or indirectly impact climate change,” asserted Dr. Kire.

Highlighting briefly on unemployment and youth, Dr. Kire was of the view that if one is educated one should be ashamed of being unemployed because there are many avenues to employ oneself. “We are living in a false world, a make-belief world. Owning a car does not make you big or increase one’s status,” asserted Dr. Kire.

Dr. Kire also encouraged the members of the colony to contribute in small ways such as cleanliness and sanitation. “If we want to see our colony progress, we have to do our part in small ways, then, things will progress.”

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Mizo nationalism is not dead, MNF asserts Newmai News Network Aizawl | October 22

There seems to be a surge of Mizo nationalist discourse with Mizo National Front (MNF) leaders becoming vocal by the day about self determination.

MNF leaders including its president Zoramthanga, vice president Tawnluia among others continue to be vocal in talking about 'Mizo independence'.

MNF vice president Tawnluia asserted that his party will not give up fighting for 'Mizo independence'.

Recently, former underground leader and also former chief minister Zoramthanga had stated that 'Mizo nationalism' has begun to sprout among Mizo youths.

Meanwhile, addressing the MNF party meeting at Mizo Hnam Run on Friday, MNF vice president Tawnluia said though it is not known when independence would be achieved, the MNF which found its solid foundation on the 'Mizo nation' will continue to fight for Mizo independence. “The Almighty will tell us when we will achieve our independence,” he said.

MNF celebrated its 55 years of rising day across the state on Saturday.

Tawnluia expressed happiness for the fact that MNF party had seen its 55 years of rising day on Saturday. “God has guided us thus far to see our 55 years of foundation and on this special auspicious day we greeted all the Mizo nation,” he said.

Paying high regard to MNF founder

Laldenga, Tawnluia said, "We remember his contribution and dedication for the party on this auspicious day".

MNF party paid a rich tribute to all 'martyrs' who lost their precious lives for the cause of Mizos on this 55 years of MNF rising day.

“As MNF is a party drenched in the blood of Mizos, we would continue to fight for Mizo independence and to bring all Mizo tribe under one administrative head,” the MNF vice president said. Citing that the feeling of Mizo nationalism has begun to emerge among the present youths, Tawnluia said he was happy because Mizo nationalism has begun to take its shape among the present youths.

He also expressed happiness for the circumstance that conscious-

ness about Mizo nationalism is seen among the present youths.

Interestingly, the Congress-led Mizoram government ban on politicians from delivering lectures in colleges has attracted opposition from different quarters including student bodies and political parties.

The move of Mizoram government was prompted after MNF chief Zoramthanga was sharing his personal experience on separatist movements in the Northeast and was delivering a lecture on the Mizoram Accord when he was invited to deliver lecture in some colleges.

The Mizoram government issued an order on August 18 prohibiting politicians and "outsiders" from delivering lectures on political issues in col-

leges and universities in Mizoram. The prohibitory order came after two opposition leaders Zoramthanga of Mizo National Front (MNF) and Lalduhoma of Zoram National Party (ZNP) delivered lectures in some colleges.

Opposing the state government order, Lalduhoma had earlier asked the former to frame proper guidelines in this regard. He said instead of banning delivering of lectures by politicians in colleges which are parts of democratic practices, the government should frame proper guidelines so that politicians deliver lectures with care and without making political propaganda.

The ban on lectures by politicians also received strong opposition from student bodies. Mizo Zirlai Pawl (MZP), Mizo Students’ Union (MSU)

and Aizawl City College Joint Students recently met state higher and technical education minister R Romawia on the issue. The student bodies also asked the minister to revoke the government order saying it was truly against democratic principles.

The student leaders quoted Romawia as saying that the state government would reconsider its decision.

Opposition MNF, ZNP and BJP also slammed the state government for imposing restriction on politicians for delivering lectures in colleges. The main opposition MNF in a statement asked the state government to revoke its decision. It said that students are badly in need of lectures on political issues as they could not get the same from their teachers in colleges.

Manipur NPF pledges to safeguard ancestral land Bodos call for rail roko bandh in Assam on Oct 24

chaNDeL, OctOber 22 (NNN): The Naga People's Front, Manipur State unit has pledged to defend and safeguard ancestral land of the tribals at all cost.

This was witnessed during a "One-Day Political Conference" organised by the Naga People's Front, Chandel Division held today at Leingangching village in Chandel. The conference was attended by leaders of NPF Manipur State Unit(NPF-MSU) led by its president Awangbow Newmai, leaders of various tribe organisations led by Ws. Kanral, president of Chandel Naga People's Organisation(CNPO), leaders of the youths, women, churches and village authorities from the surrounding villages.

Speaking at the conference, Awangbow Newmai reminded the public on the need to defend and safeguard ancestral land of the tribals at all cost. He appealed to the public to support the ongoing Indo-Naga political dialogue.

In his speech, he ridiculed political parties of the state which made scathing attacks at TR zeliang over his speech at the 1st Conference of Naga Village Authority of South Nagalim on October 19 at Yaikongpao, Senapati district. "The CM of Nagaland was speaking about the rights of the tribals enshrined in the Constitution. What is wrong in the speech?" asked Awangbow. He added that their attack is not only

on the CM of Nagaland but also on the tribals of Manipur.

He appealed to the public to support the Naga People's Front which is a political party committed to solving the Indo-Naga political problem since its establishment in 1963. He assured that NPF will also strive for a separate budget for the Hills after the general election of 2017.

Hopeson Chothe and Ringo Dilbung, ADC members of 9-Purum and 10-Aihang respectively, Morung Makunga, Advisor, NPFMSU and Henya Liirina, president of Women Wing of NPF-MSU also spoke on the 'historical rights' of tribals over their land and their political/constitutional rights under Article 371C.

Tribal students reject MU Academic Council decision Demand implementation of the Amended Act, 2012 under which they are entitled 31 percent of reservation iMPhaL, OctOber 22 (NNN): Following today's decision by Manipur University to endorse its Academic Council's resolution to sustain the Central Educational Institution (Reservation in Admission) Act, 2006 in the varsity, more trouble is expected as tribal students say they cannot accept it.

Informing this over phone to Newmai News Network tonight, tribal student leaders said they cannot accept the move of the varsity authority. "We will be having an emergency meeting and chalk out the next course of action," added one of the tribal student leaders. The emergency meeting is likely to be held on Sunday morning.

Later in the day, the varsity authority had said admission to various courses will be completed on October 29 and the session will start accordingly. The admission process in the institute stalled following the reservation imbroglio.

The decision to follow the Act was taken at a meeting of the varsity authorities which was chaired by Vice Chancellor in-charge Prof Amar Yumnam. All Deans and

3 convicts escape from Tripura Central Jail aGartaLa, OctOber 22 (iaNS): Three convicts, all serving life-imprisonment since 2012, escaped from the Central Jail in Tripura, police said on Saturday. "The three convicts -- Milan Debbarma, 28; Swarna Kumar Tripura, 22; Rabindra Tripura, 24 -- fled from the jail in Bishalgarh on Friday night. They were found missing during the routine roll-call," Sepahijala district police chief Sudipta Das said. He said that a massive search operation was in place and all of the state's 74 police stations were alerted. "BSF (Border Security Force) were also asked to keep a close watch on the borders to prevent the convicts from crossing over to Bangladesh," Das added.

Heads of Departments of the varsity attended the meeting.

"It's a decision of Manipur University and we have to take the decision," Prof Amar told the press after the meeting.

Amar is the third VC incharge of the varsity following his two predecessors resigned over the reservation issue which has been disturbing the academic atmosphere of the Central institute for weeks.

The August 8 resolution adopted by the Academic Council, Manipur University triggered widespread protest by Manipur University Tribal Students' Union (MUTSU) backed by All Tribal Students' Union Manipur (ATSUM), Kuki Students' Organisation (KSO) and All Naga Students' Association Manipur (ANSAM).

ST students will get 7.5 percent of seats in admission to various courses in the varsity under the aforesaid Act while SC and OBC students are eligible to enjoy 15 percent and 27 percent of the quota respectively.

The tribal students reject implementation of the Act saying the ST population in Manipur is 40 per-

cent and instead demand implementation of the Central Educational Institutions (Reservation in Admission) Amended Act, 2012 under which they are entitled to get 31 percent of the reservation seats.

Demanding a solution to the current reservation row, students of Manipur University continued sit-in protest and relay hunger strike staged in front of the institute's main gate on Saturday.

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Guwahati, OctOber 22 (iaNS): Several Bodo organisations have given a call for a 12-hour 'rail roko' stir on Monday in support of their long-standing demand for the creation of a separate Bodoland state, a senior Bodo leader said on Saturday.

All Bodo Students Union President Promod Boro said rail tracks will be blocked at Basugaon (in Kokrajhar district) and Udalguri (in Udalguri district) in Assam to press the central and state governments on their demand.

Boro said the 12-hour bandh will begin at 5 a.m. on October 24, in which over one lakh

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Bodo organisations are demanding creation of separate Bodoland state

Bodoland supporters will converge at Basugaon and Udalguri.

The protestors belong to the Peoples' Joint Action Committee for Bodoland Movement (PJACBM), a conglomeration of civil society organisations, and National Democratic Front of Bodoland's (NDFB) pro-talk faction.

Movement of most of the up and down trains in Assam and other parts of the

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north-east region will likely be affected since these pass through the Kokrajhar and Udalguri districts.

"We have met Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh at least seven times and Minister of State for Home Kiren Rijiju at least 10 times after the BJP came to power in May 2014. It seems the government is only interested in delaying action on the legiti-

mate demand of the Bodos," Boro said.

The ABSU leader said they had also reminded Assam Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal of the Bharatiya Janata Party of its poll promise on the matter in the past.

"However, nothing has happened. We have failed to understand what the government wants? We have been raising our demands in a peaceful way but it seems the government has ears only for violence," he said.

ABSU on August 30 called for a five-hour blockade of the National Highways across Assam on the Bodoland issue.

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Sainik Welfare and Resettlement 22nd annual meeting conducted Kohima, october 22 (DiPr): The Directorate of Sainik Welfare & Resettlement, Rajya Sainik Board and State Managing Committee of special fund for rehabilitation of ex-servicemen Nagaland held their 22nd annual meeting at Banquet Hall, Raj Bhavan, Kohima on October 21.

Governor of Nagaland, PB Acharya mentioned that the Sainik Welfare and Resettlement has been getting assistance from the State Home and Finance department. As the President of the Rajya Sainik Board, he thanked all concerned for their help and requested them to continue their assistance in near future also.

He also thanked the Nagaland State Chief Minister and the State government for enhancing the World War II veterans’ penury grant from Rs. 3000/- to Rs. 6000/- per month in tune with direction from the

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Central government.

Home Minister Y. Patton, who also attended the meeting, stated it is the responsibility of all citizens and the government to look after welfare and wellbeing of the ex-servicemen. He

DimaPur, october 22 (mexN): The Act of Kindness in collaboration with North East Zone Cultural Centre (NEZCC) is organizing Magnum Opus 2016 on October 24 and 25 at the Stone Garden, NEZCC. It is an event to ‘encourage’ the entire local artiste wherein, demonstrations and workshops covering all types of art will be conducted.

Some of the highlights of the event will include poetry writing contest, fine arts/ photography/ craft exhibition and sale, basic photography by photography club, Dimapur, dance session, Cosplay Show, Art Demonstration (Bring your materials), Bamboo Craft Demonstration etc.

Another major event will be Live Performance Contest (Only Original) with audio/video recording contract and Governor Sponsor for Maharashtra Tour. There will be also live concert and gala dinner buffet with live music, which is a ticketed event.

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Kohima, october 22 (mexN): The office of the Deputy Commissioner, Kohima has issued a guideline for effective implementation of District Initiative Towards Energy Efficient Kohima (DITEEK) scheme with a view to streamline the power consumption, to tackle effectively the wide gap between power supply and demand leading to acute load shedding, and subsequent distribution of LED lighting and other energy efficient solutions.

DITEEK is an initiative of Kohima district administration in partnership with Energy Efficient Services Limited (EESL) and village councils/ward panchayats of Kohima district under the centrally sponsored scheme Unnat Jyoti by Affordable LEDs for All (UJALA).

The scheme aims to promote efficient use of energy at the residential level, enhance the awareness of consumers about the efficacy of using energy efficient appliances and aggregating demand to reduce the high initial costs thus facilitating higher uptake of LED lights by end users.

The objective of DITEEK is to reduce usage of energy and promote efficient use of energy through energy efficient solutions particularly LED bulbs/tubes and other energy efficient appliances, to create a sense of ownership and responsibility in the individual consumers towards

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Under the scheme, bulbs, tube lights, and other energy efficient appliances shall be provided at a subsidized rate to the individuals/institutions through the village councils/ ward panchayats.

According to the guideline, the village councils/ward panchayats shall inform the required quantity of LED bulbs/tubes or energy efficient appliances for their respective villages/wards in writing to the Area Administrative Officer or EESL Kohima.

The village councils/ward panchayats shall collect the subsidized cost of the LED bulbs/tubes or other energy efficient appliances from the end user and submit to the concerned Area Administrative Officer at the time of indenting.

The distribution point in the villages/wards shall be the office of village councils/ward panchayats. The village councils/ward panchayats shall distribute the LED bulbs/tubes or other energy efficient appliances to the household of respective villages/ward who have paid the subsidized cost of the LED bulbs/tubes or other appliances.

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those retired soldiers are utmost important. It becomes necessary to assist ex-servicemen to develop skills and vocational training to set up small scale industries and cooperation societies etc, he added.

State government HoDs requested to ensure timely submission of all retirement related documents Kohima, october 22 (mexN): All retired State Government officers/officials have been informed that pension and GPF final payment cases settled up to the month of September 2016 have been uploaded on the Accountant General (AG) Nagaland’s website www.agnagaland.gov.in The list has also been put up for display at the Public Relation Cell of the office and can be viewed on any working days during office hours.

In a press release, AG (A&E) has requested all retired government employees to record their personal mobile numbers in the pension documents to enable the office to intimate them on the progress of their pension cases through SMSs. The SMSs will be triggered through Pension Database SMS gateway No.9402739265.

Since the number is integrated with the system, pensioners have been requested not to call the number but to note it down

as all SMSs will be initiated through it.

Meanwhile, aggrieved pensioners or government officials with genuine problems have been requested to write directly to the Deputy Accountant General (A&E) Kahoto J Yepthomi via e-mail at kahotoj@ yahoo.co.in or agaenagaland@cag.gov. in or through a handwritten letter sent to the following address for immediate clarification and redressal of their grievances - Kahoto J Yepthomi, IAAS, Deputy Accountant General (A&E), Office of the Accountant General (A&E), Kohima, Pin No.797001, Nagaland. They can also submit suggestions to strengthen the delivery system.

Further, all Head of Departments in the State government have been requested to ensure timely submission of all retirement related documents (that is, six months before thedateofretirement)toavoidharassment to retired officials at various processing stages.

Cases of many officials received before the dateofretirementhavebeensettledbytheAG office on their retirement date/day as a demonstration of seriousness this office accords to sensitivities of retired officials and their retirement benefits, the release added.

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said soldiers retire at early age of 34 to 38 years in order to maintain younger profile of defence services and this is the time when their families have just started.

Therefore, he said the welfare and resettlement of

He also maintained that the efforts of the Director in addressing large numbers of pending issues pertaining to pension, allowances, welfare and medical grant etc with the Central government, Centralised pension processing centre Guwahati and with Records and Regimental centres has fructified and because of this approximately an amount of Rs. 50 lakhs has been paid to the ex-servicemen, widows and dependents in this financial year. He also expressed happiness to the Directorate of Sainik Board for conducting vocational training and also facilitating in conduct of recruitment rally as well as prerecruitment coaching for Naga youth to join in defence services/para military forces. Patton pointed out that the State government has now reached a saturation point to provide employment in the State government services.

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details of demand and distribution for each household as per the prescribed format (a printed register to be provided).

To ensure proper implementation of the scheme, the Area Administrative Officer shall monitor and verify the records, rates and households. Un-utilized/un-distributed LED bulbs/tubes shall be returned to the Area Administrative Officer, the cost of which shall be reimbursed, for distribution to other villages/wards.

The District Administration shall assist the village council, in cases of dire necessity, for transportation of the LED bulbs/tubes or other energy efficient appliances procured under this scheme.

The replaced incandescent light bulbs/CFL bulbs/tubes etc., of mercury contents are hazardous for health. Hence, it should be stored in safe place or properly packed and disposed in proper dumps for safety.

In the event of detection of any anomalies, appropriate disciplinary & penal action shall be initiated against the concerned Village Council/Ward Panchayat.

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Financial Literacy Camp held at Dibuia Village moKoKchuNg, october 22 (mexN): To promote the cause of financial literacy/inclusion, a 1-day Financial Literacy Camp (FLC) supported under FIF managed by NABARD was conducted at Dibuia village on October 20. Organized by Care and Support Society, Mokokchung in collaboration with Nagaland State Cooperative Bank, Mokokchung, it was sponsored by NABARD. The programme was chaired by Imchawati Kichu, Managing Director, Care and Support Society.

Welcome address was delivered by Msanggarnen, GB, Dibuia village Council.

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With the initiative to promote more beneficiaries to the villagers, the Zynorique Initiative society (ZIs) in collaboration with the Kiruphema Youth organisation (KYo) conducted a livelihood training for Dependants Food Production here at Kiruphema, Peducha under state capital Kohima with a total of 14 female members participated the training.

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NAGALAND

SASRD celebrates 39 years of existence Day 2 of NBCCWD Triennial Convention Dimapur, OctOber 22 (mexN): The 39th Foundation Day of SASRD (erstwhile College of Agriculture, NEHU) was celebrated on October 20 in SASRD, Medziphema campus.

P. Longon, Minister of Health & Family Welfare, who was the chief guest, stated that the new challenges for agriculturists in the 21st century is to navigate different types of fertile soils and natural resources found in “our” Naga Hills and valleys and implement suitable methods of cultivation and types of crops so that maximum yield is harvested by the farmers. In mastering this, agriculturists will contribute towards positive changes in our economy, he said. He hoped

Minister Longon and Hoto Yeptho with faculty and alumni of SASRD during the 39th Foundation Day of SASRD celebrated on October 20 in SASRD, Medziphema campus.

that SASRD will have this vision and mandate to work towards supporting the farmers with modern technologies, agricultural marketing etc while safeguarding the eco-system.

Longon also inaugurated the Alumni Guest House constructed by the Alumni Association of SASRD (AASASRD).

Dr. Chubatola Aier, Principal, C-Edge College, Dimapur in her lecture emphasized on dreams and the power it has to guide and complete us. She pointed out that SASRD has been living the dream since its inception but there is still miles to go and that it must define its destiny by “making a splash

in the river of eternity” instead of just complacently drifting along the currents.

Using literature, which is her field of specialization, Dr. Chubatola weaved thought provoking imagery and challenged the faculty, students, and staff to keep alive the dream of a dynamic institution.

Dambera Sangma, the

B.Sc. (Ag) Honours Topper, 2016 received the Alumni Award of Rs. 20,000/-, which is given annually to the topper by AASASRD. The evening programme saw the inauguration of the Students’ Corner by the chief guest Hoto Yeptho, Director, Land Resources, Nagaland, which was followed by an entertainment programme featuring many talented SASRDIANS. The highlights of the show were Jacob Yanthan, the outgoing President of AASASRD as well as the DK’s Entertainment Group led by founder and alumnus of SASRD, Senti Longchar (Desert King).

The Foundation Day programme was sponsored by the batch of 1982, SASRD.

One arrested with ganja SAYO organizes social work ahead of AYO silver jubilee celebration KOhima, OctOber 22 (Dipr): The Southern Angami Youth Organisation (SAYO) organised a social work within its jurisdiction on October 22 in view of the upcoming silver jubilee celebration of the Angami Youth Organisation (AYO) scheduled at Kigwema village on November 4-5, 2016.

SAYO officials informed that 13 villages under the Southern Angami Youth Organisation jurisdiction participated in the social work to create awareness among the well wishers about the upcoming jubilee celebration and to keep the surroundings clean and environment healthy.

In a simple function held at Jakhama Local Gound, Pr. Tosovise Tase invoked God’s blessing before the work began.

Kevipora Khieya, Advisor, Jakhama Youth Organisation said that five volunteers from each eight khels under Jakhama village took part in the social work.

pughObOtO, OctOber 22 (mexN): The second day of the 12th Triennial Convention of Nagaland Baptist Church Council Women Department (NBCCWD) began with devotion and small group sharing led by Santi Keyho. There was a time of ‘Learning from one another’, where topics on ‘Environment: Bio-bed for Poultry,’ ‘Tita Chutney’, and ‘Axone Kütsüne’ were taken up by ABCC, NPBCA and SABAK. Delegates were taken on a sight-seeing to Lazami (biggest village in Sumi area), Mission Centre and Puhukito Mount.

Atu Zumvü, SDPO/PRO, Kohima Police. The driver of the vehicle identified as Kumar Chhetri (39) of Imphal West, Manipur, was remanded into police custody. Meanwhile, a regular case vide Sechü (Zubza) P.S Case No. 0026/2016 U/S 20 (b)(c) NDPS Act was registered against the arrested person for further investigation, the release added.

Dimapur, OctOber 22 (mexN): MGM Higher Secondary School (MGMHSS celebrated Annual Day on October 22 with Dr. KPA Ilyas (IPS), Deputy Commissioner of Police as the chief guest and Dr. Manoj Prabhakar, HoD, Department of Management, Nagaland University as the guest of honour In his keynote address, Dr. Ilyas encouraged the students to cultivate reading habits and come out of all stigmas. He emphasized that “faith” and “will” in students have their own importance – faith in their

KOhima, OctOber 22 (mexN): The first Alumni Day of Modern Institute of Teacher Education (MITE), Kohima was held on October 22 at MITE auditorium.

It was organized by Modern Institute of Teacher Education Kohima Alumni Association (MITEKAA) and hosted by Zanbenthung Shitiri and Kazhüni Mahreo.

The programme began with invocation prayer by Zapove Keyho, followed by welcome speech from R Mangam Konyak, Assistant Professor, MITE. The presidential address was given by Pangao Konyak, President, MITEKAA. He briefed about the initiation of the alumni association and also stressed on the need to have an active alumni association to keep the bond between the alumni and the institution

to promote all round development.

Pelee Hekha, Managing Director and Devanand Sinha, Principal, MITE exhorted the alumni. They gave a brief report on the changes and developments of the college since its inception. They also stressed on the role of alumni associa-

tion in the development of the college. The need to have a strong network between the alumni and the institution in different spheres of life was emphasized.

Speeches were delivered by former alumni association’s executives and MITE Student Union President. An interactive session

was conducted thereafter on the topic ‘Relevance of teacher training with reference to B.Ed’.

MITE Principal in a press release stated that during the interaction session, the alumni and faculty members shared their experiences and replied to queries.

mON, OctOber 22 (mexN): Training on round 1, 2, & 3 of module 6 & 7 for the untrained ASHAs of Mon, Wakching, and Tobu blocks was held on October 17–21. The training will be continued from October 25 till 29 for Phomching, Tizit, Chen, and Aboi blocks.

Module 6 and 7 ‘Skills that save lives’ has been divided into parts in order to cover areas whose content is already familiar to ASHAs, a press release informed.

By the end of the training, the ASHAs will learn about the following: Being an ASHA: The role of an ASHA and the activities

expected of her; The health outcomes that her work should result in; The sets of skills that she needs to be effective in; The records that she has to maintain; Submission of reports on time; Understanding incentives.

Maternal Health: Diagnosing pregnancy; Determining Last Menstrual Period (LMP) and Expected Date of Delivery (EDD); Developing plans for birth preparedness; Provide appropriate care for anaemia; Identifying complications during pregnancy and delivery Newborn Health: Immediate care of the baby at birth; Examination of new-

born at birth; Introducing effective breastfeeding practice; How to measure the newborn temperature; How to weigh the newborn; Keeping the newborn warm; Care of the eyes, umbilical cord and skin.

Child Health & Nutrition: Common childhood problems and case management process; Assessing the sick child- Danger signs; Assessing, classifying and managing Acute Respiratory Infection (ARI), diarrhoea, fever and malnutrition; Infant and young child feeding; Update on immunisation; Demonstration and preparation

of Homemade ORS; Hand washing techniques Newborn Health: Low Birth Weight/Pre-Term and its risk; How to care for Low Birth Weight/Pre-Term newborn; Explaining care of LBW infant to mothers; Asphyxia Diagnosis and Management ; Neonatal Sepsis: Diagnosis and Management.

The resource persons for the training were Eunice Thalih (District Community Mobiliser), Liang Konyak (ANM, Wanching), Yeihlem Konyak (Block ASHA Co-ordinator, Phomching), and Tango Konyak (ASHA Co-ordinator, Tobu).

pheK, OctOber 22 (mexN): Office of the Chief Medical Officer, Phek observed Global Iodine Deficiency Disorders Prevention Day at CMO conference hall here.

In commemoration of the day, a school level essay competition was conducted on the topic ‘Importance of iodine for normal growth’. The first prize was bagged by Vethitolu Khesoh of Christian Mission High School, second prize by Dzuthovolu Nienu of Christian Mission High School, and third prize was won by Ngosalu Nienu of Govt.

Higher Secondary School Phek. The prizes were giv-

en away by Martenzuk, District Accounts Manager, Phek.

Speaking at the programme, the resource person Dr. Kolhitso Khalo, District Program Officer RCH/ UIP Phek highlighted the importance of iodine for normal growth and body development. He briefed on the disorders of iodine deficiency in children and pregnant women.

The CMO Phek in a press release also informed that iodine salt testing demonstration was done

by Azenuo Mere, District Community Mobilizer, Phek during the program, which was chaired by Wilfred Kithan, BPM, Phek.

Modern Institute of Teacher Education, Kohima alumni with the faculty of the institute after the first Alumni Day held on October 22.

DUCCF inducts new office bearers

Dimapur, OctOber 22 (mexN): Dimapur Urban Council Chairmen Federation (DUCCF) inducted the following new team of office bearers for the term 2016-2019 during its annual general meeting held on October 10: Tsenthungo Lotha (President), Z. Kapfo (VP), Mughato Yep-

tho (VP), L. Temjen Imsong (General Secretary), Mhashevikho Zao (Assistant General Secretary), Simon Kelio (I&P Secretary), Aketo Zhimo (Asst I&P Secretary), S. Bendang Ao (Finance Secretary), D. Yongnyak Konyak (Asst. Finance Secretary) and Heling Zeliang (Treasurer).

PCC history dept students go on educational tour Dimapur, OctOber 22 (mexN): The students of Department of History (2016 batch), Patkai Christian College undertook educational tour to Peren from September 11 to 13, 2015 followed by another tour from April 8 to 11, 2016 to Youngyah village in Longleng.

The tour was held with an aim “to study the society, cultural remains, and social practices, to broaden the knowledge of cultural values practiced by our ancient forefathers and to learn to value our culture.” The team was guided by Amarson Sankhil to Peren and Rallo Patton to Longleng.

They introduced to some of the ancient artifacts properly preserved

own abilities and will to change thought process will definitely enhance their confidence with themselves.

Dr. Manoj in his address appreciated all the MGM family for their relentless initiatives in the field of education. He pointed out that MGM has all the potential to explore professional education and grow to the level of a deemed university in the coming decades.

In the academic report, principal of the school highlighted last year’s curricular and co-curricular activities and stated that

MGM always looks forward to give holistic education. It was mentioned that St. Thomas Mission Society, the parent body of the School, is giving a fees concession of Rs 1,60,000/ for the economically weaker students. Apart from that, every year Mar Theodosius Meritorious award is given to the toppers of each class from Nursery to Class 12 and K.V. Ponnan Meritorious award to the term exam toppers.

Altogether, an amount of Rs 98,000/ were distributed as awards in the Annual Day function.

MEx FILE ANDMSA Dimapur unit supports ultimatum

Essay competition on importance of iodine held Training for ASHAs in Mon district underway

Program Officers and judges along with the participants.

presented by some associations and groups. In the session, different women departments of the associations under NBCC presented their ministry reports.

Ellen Konyak Jamir and Lebi Iralu also challenged the gathering with their life testimonies.

The 12the Triennial Convention of NBCCWD commenced on October 21, 2016 under the theme ‘Oneness in Christ’.

It is a three-day long event hosted by the Women Department of Sumi Aphuyemi Baptist Akukuhou Kuqhakulu (SABAK), Pughoboto.

MGMHSS celebrates Annual Day

First Alumni Day of MITE Kohima conducted

KOhima, OctOber 22 (mexN): Kohima Police personnel manning the Peducha check gate seized ganja weighing around 520 kg from a fuel tanker bearing registration number NL-01G-8528 on October 22 around 2:00 am. The contraband is worth Rs. 26 lakh in the black market, according to a press release from

In the afternoon, Hukatoli Chophi, Administrative officer, LFA took up a session on ‘HIV/ AIDS and Women.’ She informed the women on the data and mode of transmission of HIV/AIDS. She also pointed out that HIV/ AIDS is preventable and encouraged the women to start acting for preventing the disease from spreading. She further called on the church to champion the cause of preventing HIV/AIDS. The evening session was held under the theme ‘Celebrating Beautiful Women in God’s Purpose’, where varied items were

Dimapur, OctOber 22 (mexN): All Nagaland District Ministerial Service Association (ANDMSA), Dimapur unit has extended support to the central ANDMSA’s 30-day ultimatum served to the Nagaland state government. A press statement from ANDMSA Dimapur unit general secretary, M Zachamo Ezung has urged the Government of Nagaland to take up the three-point charter of demand of the association with utmost seriousness and resolve the issue by framing a clear cut policy and rules in-toto within the stipulated period as demanded by the association. Meanwhile, the Dimapur unit of ANDMSA has convened a general meeting on October 31, 1:00 pm at Hotel Acacia conference hall. Therefore, all its members have been requested to attend the meeting positively.

Sotokur Village Council condemns tueNsaNg, OctOber 22 (mexN): Sotokur Village Council has expressed resentment over the suspected assassination attempt on Kiumukam Yimchunger, president, NNC (N/A) on October 18. In a press statement, Head GB of the village Yankiuba maintained that such “inhuman act” only creates havoc. The village council further appealed to all the Naga national workers, irrespective of faction, to “respect the moral values of every citizen promoting peace and tranquility by means of positive leadership culture.”

meetings & Appointments GPPK to oganise Diwali celebration The Gorkha Public Panchayat Kohima (GPPK) in association with the Grokha NGOs is organising Tihar (Diwali) celebration on October 23, 5:00 pm at GPP complex, Chandmari. Abhijit Sinha, IAS, Home Commissioner, Nagaland will be the chief guest and Rovilatuo Mor, IAS, Deputy Commissioner, Kohima will be the guest of honour. The celebration will start with deep prajwalan followed by traditional show, cultural and entertainment programmes, and will conclude with fireworks.

AKM executive meeting The 6th executive meeting of the Ao Students’ Conference (AKM) will be held on October 26, 11:00 am hosted by Tzurangkong Kaketshir Mungdang (TKM) at Moayimti village. Therefore, all the tribunals, senior executive members and executive members have been requested to attend the meeting without fail.

Chagaa-Gaadi festival in Jalukie Town The Liangmai People's Organisation (LPO), Jalukie area comprising 11 villages will celebrate the Chagaa-Gaadi festival in Jalukie Town on October 31 with MLA Namri Nchang as the chief host. The festival will have cultural display and speech from different veteran speakers, a press release informed.

SKK Union Assembly The second Union Assembly of All Sumi Students’ Union (SKK) 2016-18 hosted by Western Sumi Students’ Union is scheduled to be held on November 5, 10:00 am at Western Sumi Hoho building, Chekiye village, Dimapur. Therefore, all the unit presidents and representatives of SKK have been requested to attend the same without fail.

Corrigendum Students of Department of History, Patkai Christian College with village elders at With regard to the All Nagaland Hindi Teachers Union’s Youngyah during the tour.

and passed down from generation to generation. The students also conducted interviews, heard oral narrations of the village history, went around the village and

visited homes to witness how people still practiced the old ways of life.

The team in a press release acknowledged Rev. Suite Ndang, Dineu Kelie and the Village Council

Chairman of Peren and B. Henshet Phom, VDB Secretary, Village Council Chairman and the Goan Buras of Yongnyah, youths of both villages and also the college for their support.

(ANHTU) emergency general meeting with CSS Hindi Teachers of 2012 and 2013 batches scheduled on October 25, 11:00 am at HSSPK near Govt. High School, Burma Camp, Dimapur, ANHTU has requested all Hindi Teachers appointed under Centrally Sponsored Scheme (CSS) to attend the meeting without fail. A press release from ANHTU had earlier erroneously requested only CSS Hindi Teacher representatives from all districts to attend the meeting.

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_____________________________ Because Children Matters

Tanishq Matthew Abraham

Being Special Words have the power to change us. To make us feel strong and give us strength when we need it most.

These quotes will not only make you feel powerful, they will give you a lot of insight and perspective to smile through not just today but every day!

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otherhood is about raising and celebrating the child you have, not the child you thought you would have. It’s about understanding that he is exactly the person he is supposed to be and that, if you’re lucky, he just might be the teacher who turns you into the person you are supposed to be."

– Joan Ryan “We have no special needs children. Just children…with special needs.”

– Uwe Maurer “One of the great things that any community can do is not teach tolerance, but live tolerance, not talk respect, but live inclusiv-

ity.” – Michael Pritchard “Most people see what is, and never see what can be”- Albert Einstein “The best and most beautiful things in the world cannot be seen or even touched- They must be felt with the heart.” – Helen Keller “The sources of hope are the sources of life itself.

That’s why hope persists, even when experience reason, and knowledge all say there is no reason to hope. Hope does not calculate odds…it is prepared for either sunny or stormy weather. To choose hope is to choose life. To choose hope is to choose love.-

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anishq Matthew Abraham is among the youngest members of Mensa, which he joined when he was four years old. He startChicko N. Okazaki “The disability is not ed to show his genius at the problem. The accessi- four months, when he bility is the problem”- Mohamed Jemni “Storms make oaks take roots”- Proverb “I wanted a perfect ending. Now I’ve learned the hard way, that some poems don’t rhyme and some stories don’t have a clear beginning, middle, and end. Life is about not knowing, having to change, taking the movement and making the best of it, without knowing what’s going to happen next. Delicious Ambiguity.” –Gilda Radner

began browsing childrens books and correctly answering questions about them. Upon entering Mensa, he scored a high99.9 percentile on the standardized IQ test of Mensa. At five years old, he finished the math

courses offered by Stanford University’s Education Program for Gifted Youth on five levels (kindergarden to 5th grade) in just six months.

At six years old, he is already taking high school and college courses. He

has maintained a grade point average of 4.0 in all of his college courses and was one of the youngest to be inducted in the Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society. He also publishes essays on NASA’s Lunar Science website.

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ing from a seed and beginning to grow. For seedlings to grow properly from a seed they need the right conditions. Water and oxygen are required for seeds to germinate.

Many seeds germinate at a temperature just above normal room temperature but others respond better to warmer temperatures, cooler temperatures or even changes in temperature. While light can be an important trigger for germination, some seeds actually need darkness to germinate, if you buy seeds it should mention the requirements for that specific type of seed in the instructions.

Continue to look after your seedlings and monitor their growth. For further experiments you could compare the growth rates of different types of seeds or

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God Is Not the Author of Uncertainty “ T John MacArthur

he problem is never a lack of evidence for God, but rather a consuming love of sin.”

Atheists love to discredit the Bible. Those who are truly committed to their cause invest a lot of time and effort looking for confusion and contradictions in God’s Word, hoping to vindicate their unbelief. They also love to claim that there are simply too many different interpretations of Scripture to come to a clear understanding of it.

But there’s no such thing as an atheist according to God. Everyone knows that He exists. Deniers just prefer to “suppress [that] truth in unrighteousness” (Romans 1:18). In other words, the problem is never a lack of evidence for God, but rather a consuming love of sin.

Nonetheless, atheists can have refreshing and revealing moments of transparency. Mark Twain is quoted as saying, “It ain’t those parts of the Bible that I can’t understand that bother me, it is the parts that I do understand.” Twain may have been an unbeliever, but at least he had the honesty

to admit it was because he didn’t like what God said—not that he didn’t believe or understand what God said.

Sadly, churches today are overrun by postmodern pseudo-Christians who could do with a good dose of Twain’s honesty.

There are many who now argue Scripture is too mysterious to be delivered with conviction. Most would never come right out and deny that the Bible is the Word of God, but they say as much when they insist that no one has any right to say for sure what the Bible means.

Brian McLaren epitomizes this mentality in the introduction to his book A New Kind of Christian: I drive my car and listen to the Christian radio station…. There I hear preacher after preacher be so absolutely sure of his bombproof answers and his foolproof biblical interpretations…. And the more sure he seems, the less I find myself wanting to be a Christian, because on this side of the microphone, antennas and speaker, life isn’t that simple, answers aren’t that clear and nothing is that sure.

Thus “evangelical” postmodernism has trans-

formed doubt, uncertainty and qualms about practically every teaching of Scripture into high virtue.

Strong convictions plainly stated are invariably labeled “arrogance” by those who favor postmodern dialogue.

Now, obviously, we cannot righteously be dogmatic about every peripheral belief or matter of personal preference.

Virtually no one believes every opinion is worth fighting about. Scripture draws the line with ample clarity: We’re commanded to defend the faith once delivered to the saints; but we’re forbidden to pick fights with one another over secondary issues (Romans 14:1).

Some are now suggesting, however, that humility requires everyone to refrain from treating any truth as incontrovertible.

Instead, we are supposed to put everything back on the table and “admit that our past and current formulations may have been limited or distorted.”

This approach has been referred to by some as “a hermeneutic of humility”—as if it is inherently too prideful for any preacher to think he knows what God said about anything. Of course, such a

denial of all certainty has nothing to do with true humility. It is actually an arrogant form of unbelief, rooted in an impudent refusal to acknowledge that God has been sufficiently clear in His self-revelation to His creatures. It is actually a blasphemous form of arrogance, and when it governs even how someone handles the Word of God, it becomes yet another expression of evil rebellion against Christ’s authority.

Christ has spoken in the Bible, and He holds us responsible to understand, interpret, obey and teach what He said—as opposed to deconstructing everything the Bible says. Notice that Christ repeatedly rebuked the Pharisees for twisting Scripture, disobeying it, setting it aside with their traditions and generally ignoring its plain meaning. Not once did He ever excuse the Pharisees’ hypocrisy and false religion by apologizing for any lack of clarity in the Old Testament.

Jesus held not only the Pharisees but also the common people responsible for knowing and understanding the Scriptures. “Have you not read… ?” was a com-

mon rebuke to those who challenged His teaching but did not know or understand the Scriptures as they should have (Matthew 12:3, 5; 19:4; 22:31; Mark 12:26). He addressed the disciples on the road to Emmaus as “foolish ones, and slow of heart to believe” because of their ignorance about the Old Testament’s messianic promises (Luke 24:25).

The problem lay not in any lack of clarity on Scripture’s part but in their own sluggish faith.

The apostle Paul, whose writings are most under debate by scholars today, wrote virtually all his epistles for the common man, not for scholars and intellectuals. Those addressed to churches were written to predominantly Gentile churches, whose understanding of the Old Testament was limited. He nevertheless expected them to understand what he wrote (Ephesians 3:3–5), and he held them responsible for heeding his instruction (1 Timothy 3:14–15).

Paul and Christ both consistently made the case that it is every Christian’s duty to study and interpret Scripture rightly (2 Timothy 2:15). “He who has ears to hear, let him

hear!” (Matthew 11:15; 13:9, 16; Mark 4:9).

Protestant Christianity has always affirmed the perspicuity of Scripture. That means we believe God has spoken distinctly in His Word. Not everything in the Bible is equally clear, of course (2 Peter 3:16). But God’s Word is plain enough for the average reader to know and understand everything necessary for a saving knowledge of Christ. Scripture is also sufficiently clear to enable us to obey the Great Commission, which expressly requires us to teach others “all things” that Christ has commanded (Matthew 28:18–20).

Two thousand years of accumulated Christian scholarship has been basically consistent on all the major issues: The Bible is the authoritative Word of God, containing every spiritual truth essential to God’s glory, our salvation, faith and eternal life. Scripture tells us that all humanity fell in Adam, and our sin is a perfect bondage from which we cannot extricate ourselves. Jesus is God incarnate, having taken on human flesh to pay the price of sin and redeem believing men and women from

Bill Johnson on Jesus’ Lifestyle, Miracle Healings Today Brandon Showalter

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f you ask Bill Johnson, many Christians will say they believe God is good because the Bible says so, but the way they interpret His goodness is another matter entirely.

Johnson, 65, who is the senior pastor of Bethel Church in Redding, California, said in a recent interview with The Christian Post that for some in the Body of Christ, wrong beliefs about Him are often borne out of the potent pain and disappointment that comes from unanswered prayers. God’s character is thus impugned in the process.

“It’s what I refer to as lazy theology,” Johnson told CP without an ounce of accusation in his voice, particularly the idea that “because sometimes something doesn’t happen, it must not be His will.”

“When God is not desiring that any should perish and people are perishing, we know that something is happening that’s not His will. And so, we have to make some adjust-

ments and take responsibility,” he said, making a reference to 2 Peter 3:9.

And Johnson is well aware that a statement like that is bound to open up one giant, doctrinal can of worms.

Yet, without delving into the Calvinist and Arminian minutiae about God’s sovereignty and free will that often characterizes contemporary theological squabbles, Johnson tackles this contested topic in the first chapter of his new book, God Is Good: He’s Better Than You Think. The book is a passionate exposition on the heart of the Father wherein he contends that it is only a revelation of God’s goodness that can heal and restore a divided Church.

For American readers in particular, Johnson’s 215-page work will strike a rather prophetic note given the bitter political and cultural conflicts besetting the United States as a tense presidential election looms on the horizon. But the author is more concerned about how the Church has permitted such divisions to be celebrated.

According to Johnson, the

spiritual war going on within the family of God is far more pernicious than the racial, political, or economic strife we are currently seeing.

“The conflict is over the goodness of God,” Johnson asserts in the book. “That spirit of accusation is welcomed in many circles as the voice of reason, the voice of discernment. My prayer is that through an arresting revival in the nations, we will see another Great Awakening that dismantles the tsunami of the demonic that thrives on our self-righteous theology and corresponding division it creates.”

When people pray for things that don’t come to pass, particularly for supernatural things like healing or miracles, the tendency for some is to jump to the conclusion that it was not God’s desire to do it.

And that’s a grave mistake, he asserted.

“It’s easier for people to say ‘God just doesn’t do that anymore’ than for them to set aside their life and pursue that kind of breakthrough,” Johnson said.

And pursuing that kind of breakthrough is normal life at

Bethel Church. Each Saturday morning in their main sanctuary, trained lay ministers pray fervently for healing for those suffering from all kinds of infirmities. And each week they witness the Holy Spirit do wondrous miracles in people’s lives. Although formal membership hovers around 1,400, thousands more attend weekend services there, in part because the church is home to a dynamic school of ministry comprising thousands of students from all over the world.

“Sometimes when we lack the experience mentioned in Scripture, we tend to look for an obscure passage that somehow explains and/or excuses our lack of experience in the place of the overwhelming evidence given through the life of Jesus,” Johnson writes in the book.

Despite the fierce objections of some cessationists — those who believe that signs and wonders ceased with the death of the last Apostle — Johnson believes God is restoring the miraculous to the Church through faith-filled believers who step out and pray for healing for people facing

crises, believing God to make good on his promises. That approach to ministry is particularly effective for those who do not yet know the Lord and it is not without biblical precedent.

Consider for a moment, Johnson offered, that “when Paul would reach out to the Jew, and reach out to the Jew, and reach out to the Jew, they would reject him. And he said, ‘Fine, I’m going to take [the Gospel] to the Gentiles.

Well, that’s happening in the Church today.”

“We reach out to believers, we reach out to believers, and they don’t believe it.

They don’t hear it. So we turn instead to the unbeliever, and the unbeliever has no problem with it. They get healed, experience a miracle, it changes things.” Such is the Gospel of the Kingdom.

As for dramatic life changes, Johnson’s own life took a challenging turn as he was producing his most recent work, a health scare where the importance of accessing the goodness of God, the very subject about which he was writing, hit home.

10 Beautiful Psalms for autumn Renée Davis

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t’s early, just after dawn. I plunge my spade into the blackest of soil, and grin as I hear that rowdy rooster from down the lane. He sounds extra energized this morning. Perhaps it’s the slight nip in the air? I hold my seemingly meager seeds and smile, pondering their potential and the transformation they’ll undergo.

I ready them for their slumber, covering them with their blanket of darkness. I tuck them in tight as a cool hint of anticipation dances on the breeze, softly brushing my ponytail aside, reminding me the change of the season is here. Autumn. The season of transition, nudging us from a summer that was most likely too hot for many of us to a winter that will most likely be too cold for most of us.

I gently pat the bed and tell them to sleep well. Will these seeds I’ve sown yield a harvest I’ll be pleased with? I wonder what these months of transition and change will yield in my own life. Change. That word makes me so uneasy. So much uncertainty in this next season of my life.

My anticipation turns to anxiousness as the ‘what ifs’ parade through my mind. Will I yield fruit? Will my potential be made known? Will this season of my life be one of hurting or healing, absence or abundance, hardship or happiness?

I close my eyes and pray. I am comforted when He whispers Truth to me:

No matter the changes that come my way, He is the same yesterday, today, and forever. He is eternally unchanging and faithful—no matter the season, no matter the circumstances.

Maybe you’re salvaging what’s left from the fiery aftermath of summer.

Perhaps you’re already chilled to the bone at the mere thought of the impending winter’s bite. May these Scriptures provide encouragement, comfort, and inspiration. May you praise Him and trust Him in every season of your life.

1. Psalm 126:5-6 Those who sow with tears will reap with songs of joy. Those who go out weeping, carrying seed to sow, will return with songs of joy, carrying sheaves with them. Psalm 126:5-6 Maybe your summer was full of hard work, hard decisions, and just plain hard circumstances. Know that though your soul may feel parched and barren, you can enter into this harvest season with the promise of showers of blessings and armloads of joy.

2. Psalm 107:1 Give thanks to the Lord, for He is good; His love endures forever. Psalm 107:1 He is worthy of our praise and thanksgiving. He is a good, compassionate, and loving God in every season.

3. Psalm 32:8 I will instruct you and teach you in the way you should go; I will counsel you

with My loving eye on you. Psalm 32:8 them? Psalm 8:3-4 Be open to His leading and trust It’s hard to fathom that He who that He will lovingly counsel you as you made the heavens and moon, and gathtransition into this newest season of life. ered the stars would be concerned with us, such small creatures in the grand 4. Psalm 55:22 scheme of things. But, He really does Cast your cares on the Lord and He care about even the smallest of things will sustain you; He will never let the in our lives. righteous be shaken. Psalm 55:22 The Lord will take care of you and 8. Psalm 24:1 will not let you fall. Cast your burdens The earth is the Lord’s, and everyand entrust this season of your life to thing in it, the world, and all who live in Him, for He is able. it. Psalm 24:1 Everything belongs to Him. May we 5. Psalm 27:14 continually thank Him for each and evWait for the LORD; be strong and ery thing He has entrusted to us. May take heart and wait for the Lord. Psalm we use Godly wisdom in our choices 27:14 as stewards. It really is true that we reap He has a good plan for your life, what we sow. though some days the fruit may not be evident. During this season, trust Him 9. Psalm 31:19 fully as you wait for the harvest.

How abundant are the good things that You have stored up for those who 6. Psalm 23:5 fear You, that You bestow in the sight You prepare a table before me in the of all, on those who take refuge in You. presence of my enemies. You anoint my Psalm 31:19 head with oil; my cup overflows. Psalm All good things are from Him. Take 23:5 comfort, knowing He’s working out a He yearns for us to take our seat at good plan for your life. One that’s full of the table of His bountiful blessings. Our abundance.

Provider, Protector, and Comforter is so good, full of mercy, and love—even in 10. Psalm 61:2 the darkest of valleys.

From the ends of the earth I call to you, I call as my heart grows faint; lead 7. Psalm 8:3-4 me to the rock that is higher than I. When I consider Your heavens, the Psalm 61:2 work of Your fingers, the moon and the He is able to lift you higher than you stars, which You have set in place,what could ever reach by yourself. Trust that is mankind that You are mindful of He will plant your feet firmly when your them, human beings that You care for heart is heavy and your body frail.

sin’s bondage. Salvation is by grace through faith, and not a result of any works we do. Christ is the only Savior for the whole world, and apart from faith in Him, there is no hope of redemption for any sinner. So the gospel message needs to be carried to the uttermost parts of the earth. True Christians have always been in full agreement on all those vital points of biblical truth.

As a matter of fact, the postmodernized notion that everything should be perpetually up for discussion and nothing is ever really sure or settled is a plain and simple denial of both the perspicuity of Scripture and the unanimous testimony of the people of God throughout redemptive history. In one sense, the contemporary denial of the Bible’s clarity represents a regression to medieval thinking, when the papal hierarchy insisted that the Bible is too unclear for laypeople to interpret it for themselves. (This belief led to much fierce persecution against those who worked to translate the Bible into common languages.)

In another sense, however, the postmodern denial of Scripture’s clarity is even worse than the dark-

ness of medieval religious superstition, because postmodernism in effect says no one can reliably understand what the Bible means. Postmodernism leaves people permanently in the dark about practically everything.

That, too, is a denial of Christ’s lordship over the church. How could He exercise headship over His church if His own people could never truly know what He meant by what He said? Jesus Himself settled the question of whether His truth is sufficiently clear in John 10:27–28, when He said, “My sheep hear My voice, and I know them, and they follow Me. And I give them eternal life, and they shall never perish; neither shall anyone snatch them out of My hand.”

John MacArthur is the pastor-teacher of Grace Community Church in Sun Valley, California, as well as an author, conference speaker, president of The Master’s College and Seminary, and president and featured teacher with the Grace to You media ministry. He has written nearly 400 books and study guides, including The MacArthur Study Bible.

When you are in distress Selie Visa

1. God’s promise of protection: “I am in pain and distress; may your salvation, O God, protect me.” -- Psalm 69:29 “You are my hiding place; you will protect me from trouble and surround me with songs of deliverance.” -Psalm 32:7 Psalm 69:29 shows David lamenting in sorrow and anguish. But he knows that the Lord extends complete protection of his people, both body and soul. God is faithful and all His promises are reliable. No matter how many promises God has made, they are all “Yes” in Christ (2 Corinthians 1:20). Be confident and stand firm on the promise that He will protect you from trouble and surround you with songs of deliverance.

2. Strength in weakness: “That is why, for Christ’s sake, I delight in weaknesses, in insults, in hardships, in persecutions, in difficulties. For when I am weak, then I am strong.” -- 2 Corinthians 12:10 In the distress inflicted at various times by his ailment, God promised that Paul would never lack sufficient grace to overcome it. The grace of Christ finds its full scope and strength only in human weakness--- the greater the Christian’s acknowledged weakness, the more evident Christ’s enabling strength.

Rely on God and let Him handle the Deceiver. Read the Word of God. Pray continually for help, strength, wisdom, understanding and guidance of the Holy Spirit. Tell Jesus every problem you may have for He is the best friend you can ever find. He hears your every groan and whisper for deliverance.

3. The Comforter is with you: “And I will ask the Father, and He will give you another Counselor to be with you forever-- the Spirit of truth. The world cannot accept Him, because it neither sees Him nor knows Him. But you know Him, for He lives with you and will be in you. I will not leave you as orphans; I will come to you.”

-- John 14:16-18 We have been given a great promise by Jesus himself.

The Comforter is ever near us. He will never leave us in a desolate condition. He will never leave us without protection. Though Jesus ascended to heaven and is seated at the right hand of God (a position of authority and power) his promise of the Great Comforter, the Holy Spirit is always with us. Believers are never fatherless or orphans. They are never comfortless.

4. All authority belongs to Jesus: In Luke 8:22-56, Jesus performed four miracles within a few hours in the evening.

A. Jesus calmed the storm in the Sea of Galilee.

B. When Jesus went to the region of Gerasenes He cast out an evil spirit from a man who said his name was Legion.

C. A woman suffering from hemorrhage for 12 years was healed after she touched the edge of the cloak Jesus was wearing.

D. Jesus restored the life of the little daughter of Jairus, the synagogue ruler.

We see that: A. Jesus has authority over the forces of nature. They obey Him. B. Jesus has authority over all kinds of demons and evil spirits. They know Him as the Son of the Most High God and fear Him. C. Jesus has authority over diseases and sickness. He is the ultimate Healer.

D. Jesus has authority over the power of death. He brought back the dead to life. Death could not hold Him. He rose from the dead and is alive forever more.

Take heart. Do not despair. Do not lose hope. Do not let your faith waver. “All authority in heaven and on earth belong to Jesus” (Matthew 28:18) and with Him in your life there is nothing to fear. Know that you have the God of the Impossibilities who created the limitless universe and everything in it out of nothing, is on your side.

“Jesus, Your name is a shelter for the hurting. Jesus, Your name is a refuge for the weak. Jesus, only Your name can redeem the undeserving. Jesus, Your name holds everything I need.”

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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INDIA

THE MORUNG EXPRESS

Wanted to catch her alive, says man who led ops to kill man-eating tigress New Delhi, OctOber 22 (iANS): Parag Madhukar Dhakate, the forest officer who led one of India's largest and most modern operations to kill a maneating tigress on the periphery of Jim Corbett National Park, is not a happy man. On Thursday, the jungle was stripped of another big cat which Dhakate had wanted to capture alive.

It took over 45 days, 200 men, 120 camera traps, eight cages, five shooters, four sniffer dogs, three elephants, two night and thermal vision drones and a helicopter -- in a confined area of just 20 km sq to track down the six-year-old tigress, which was already sick and injured.

The feline, which became the 101st tiger to die on record this year, was blamed for killing two people and injuring two others in villages around Ramnagar town of Nainital district in September.

She drew her last breath in the same fields where she grew up -- towards the park's southern region. Ten

The man eater tigress as captured in one of the night sensor camera. (INSET) Forest officials at Corbett burning the carcass of tigress as per protocol. (IANS Photo)

bullets were shot at her, of which three hit her in the head, and the rest in the stomach and left hind leg.

"Killing her was not the only solution. Our preference was to capture her by tranquilising or trapping.

Four attempts of tranquilising were made from helicopter, some from elephants and even from the ground, but she was very swift even after being sick," Dhakate,

Union ministers banned from carrying mobile phones to Cabinet meetings New Delhi, OctOber 22 (Pti): In a move aimed at checking any possibility of leakage of information through hacking of communication devices, Union ministers have been asked not to carry mobile phones in Cabinet meetings. The Cabinet Secretariat has recently issued a directive to private secretaries of the concerned ministers in this regard. "It has been decided that smartphones/mobile phones will henceforth not be permitted inside the meeting venues of Cabinet/Cabinet Committees," it said. The private secretaries have been asked to appropriately brief the ministers on this. The move assumes significance as security agencies have raised doubts over the security of mobile phones which are prone to hacking.

Official sources said the measure will ensure that the discussion, which is mostly sensitive, during cabinet meetings, remains secret.

Homeopathy council chief held for bribery New Delhi, OctOber 22 (Pti): The CBI today arrested Central Council of Homeopathy President Ramjee Singh and another person on charges of accepting Rs. 20 lakh in bribe to give a favourable inspection report for setting up of a homeopathy college. Singh, who was elected the council chief in 2009, was arrested along with Harishankar Jha during a raid by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) after a complaint. Singh has served both as president and secretary of the Homeopathic Association of India.

The Central Council of Homoeopathy, a statutory body under the Health and Family Welfare Ministry, is a regulatory authority for homoeopathy system of medicine. It is entrusted with the work of maintaining the register of practitioners and the standards in homeopathic education.

Kejriwal put on trial in defamation case New Delhi, OctOber 22 (Pti): Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal was today put on trial by a city court for alleged offence of defamation in a criminal complaint filed against him by BJP MP Ramesh Bidhuri. Metropolitan Magistrate Harvinder Singh passed the order after which the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader, who was present before the court, pleaded not guilty and stated that he will contest the case. The court framed the notice under section 499 and 500 of Indian Penal Code, which deal with the offence of defamation.

In his complaint, Bidhuri had alleged that Kejriwal had defamed him in an interview to a news channel. During the proceedings, the court also granted Kejriwal permanent exemption from personal appearance in the case. The court has now fixed December 23 as the next date of hearing in the case.

Jharkhand para teachers write to PM Modi in blood rANchi, OctOber 22 (iANS): Thousands of para teachers in Jharkhand, on strike for more than a month demanding a wage hike, have written a letter in blood to Prime Minister Narendra Modi seeking his intervention in the matter. "Please help us," wrote Abhilasha Jha, a para teacher who came here to participate in the ongoing agitation from Baghmara block of Dhanbad district. "The Raghubar Das government is not taking any interest in resolving our issues. We have been working for the past several years but we are not getting proper salary. We hope the Prime Minister will intervene and help us," Abhilasha told reporters here on Saturday. A few of the detained women para teachers contributed their blood - drawn with syringes - to write the letter to the Prime Minister. Jharkhand has 80,000 para teachers. Paid a meagre Rs 6,000 per month, they are demanding a 25% hike in salary. However, the state government has agreed to a 10% hike. Jharkhand's education department has warned the striking teachers to return to work or their services will be terminated.

Conservator of Forests, Uttarakhand, told IANS. He said that the public outcry was increasing each day as the terror of a maneater was barring villagers from harvesting their crops.

"We tried our best to get her alive. Had our sole aim been killing, the operation wouldn't have lasted a week," he added.

A day before she was

killed, the tigress attacked a member of the search team after a non-fatal shot hit her. As per the protocol, her carcass was burned after post mortem.

The tigress weighed merely 91 kg, while an adult tigress normally weighs 140-160 kg. On inspection, several claws and canines were found missing while her other teeth were grinded down. Officials couldn't

explain this, but said that under such conditions tigers often go after humans -- the "softest of the soft" targets.

"She was born and brought up in the agricultural landscape. She preferred staying in those areas making it difficult for us to track her down. Sugarcane and long grasses gave her perfect cover," Dhakate said. He added that there were no records that the tigress ever produced a litter or got pregnant.

The fields where she used to live, now revenue land, are used by farmers to grow sugarcane and paddy. Like many other national parks in India, such areas have become the perfect abode for tigers as they have abundance of water, prey and a supportive habitat.

Night camera images showed that the same habitat she lived in was also shared by a leopard.

"Day by day such revenue lands around forest are being used up for sugarcane and paddy cultivation,"

Dhakate told IANS. Such legal inroads often lead to man-animal conflicts.

When the tigress was killed, many villagers celebrated. However, for Dhakate there was nothing to rejoice.

"It was not a matter of celebration for us, but for restoring confidence among the local people. By eliminating one man-eater a generalised negative approach towards the species was avoided," he said.

He said that wildlife conservation was dependent on the traditional ethos of the local communities which co-exist in wildlife landscape and not in the "fiefdom of scientists, bureaucrats or armchair conservationists on social media," he said.

India's oldest national park, Corbett, named after legendary colonial hunter Jim Corbett, last time dealt with man-eaters in 2014 and 2011. Shrinking forests and encroachments by humans make conservationists fear that such phenomena may continue.

PM hints at 'surgical strikes' to unearth black money VADODArA,OctOber22(iANS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday hinted at 'surgical strikes' against those who have failed to declare their unaccounted money by the September 30 deadline under the Income Declaration Scheme (IDS).

"Over Rs 65,000 crore in unaccounted money was declared under the IDS, and that too without any surgical strike. Imagine what all will emerge if we initiate surgical strikes," Modi said at a public function in Vadodara, where he arrived for a daylong visit earlier in the day.

He said that other than the money

collected under the IDS, his government saved Rs 36,000 crore more by eliminating middlemen and directly transferring funds to beneficiaries by linking their Aadhar cards to the Jan Dhan Yojana.

"So, we have been able to collect roughly Rs 1,00,000 crore," Modi added.

The Prime Minister was speaking at a function to distribute artificial limbs, tri-cycles and other assisting devices to over 10,000 'divyangs' or differently-abled persons.

Speaking at the function, the Prime Minister said India's aviation

sector had huge growth potential visa-vis smaller towns, tier-2 and tier-3 cities. "Going by an estimate, within five years, India annually will have fliers equal to the entire population of America," he added. Modi said his government had for the first time an integrated national aviation policy to encourage the sector that could power huge economic growth and employment opportunities.

The Prime Minister announced that the country's first Railway University will be set up in Vadodara to give a major technological fillip to the railways sector.

Geelani's son arrested, family barred from meeting him SriNAgAr, OctOber 22 (iANS): Jammu and Kashmir Police on Saturday arrested the elder son of Hurriyat leader Syed Ali Shah Geelani and stopped his younger son from entering the octogenarian leader's residence, virtually cutting him off from all family contact, sources told IANS. Naim Geelani, a doctor at a government hospital here, was arrested at around 10 a.m. when he was on his way to the Hyderpora residence of the hardline Hurriyat leader. "He was not allowed inside the house and police arrested him," a family source told IANS. The arrest came ahead of the senior Geelani's scheduled "address to the nation" over telephone on Saturday afternoon. The address

could not take place due to the jammers placed by the state authorities around the Hyderpora residence.

Geelani's younger son, Naseem Geelani, an assistant professor at the Sheri-Kashmir Agricultural University of Science and Technology, was stopped by policemen from entering his father's house in the morning.

Naseem later took to Facebook to vent his anger.

In an emotional attack on Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti, Naseem posted, "I want to ask one simple question to Mohtarma Mehbooba Mufti. When someone even mentions your father's name, you break into tears. What about my ailing father who waits to see me everyday?"

The 88-year-old Hurriyat conference chairman is suffering from heart ailment, kidney problems and respiratory issues, family sources told IANS. "He has a pacemaker in heart, is surviving on half a kidney and has multiple other health issues. We (sons) need to see him daily and take his care. But we are not allowed," Naseem said.

"Even my elder brother has been detained," Naseem told IANS.The police has barred the entry of the senior Geelani's family members, media and most visitors to his residence. "Authorities have also installed jammers at the residence to block all phone connectivity," the source added.

Geelani, who has been leading the unrest in Kash-

mir Valley since the July 8 killing of Hizbul commander Burhan Wani, has been under continuous house arrest.

Geelani along with other separatist leaders, including Mirwaiz Umar Farooq and Yasin Malik, has been issuing the "protest calendars" every week under the banner of "Joint Resistance Leadership".

The National Investigation Agency (NIA) had in mid August summoned Naim Geelani and questioned him in connection with a Preliminary Enquiry registered by the probe agency. Of late, the state police and security agencies have arrested hundreds of separatist leaders and party workers, including those the government feels are "instigators" of the violence.

Yadav vs Yadav: Akhilesh supporter MLC expelled

UP Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav with Samajwadi Party supremo Mulayam Singh Yadav in happier times. (PTI File Photo)

luckNOw, OctOber 22 (iANS): Uttar Pradesh Legislative Council Member (MLC) Udayveer Singh was on Saturday expelled from the ruling Samajwadi Party (SP) for six years.

Udayveer had courted controversy by writing a letter to SP President Mulayam Singh Yadav, asking him to step down from the party post in favour of his son and Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav.

Party sources said the leadership did not take kindly to the "caustic letter" by the young leader, considered close to Akhilesh and whose association with the latter dates back to the Dholpur school days.

Udayveer Singh was elected to the Vidhan Parishad from the SP-stronghold of Etah-Mainpuri.

In his letter, Udayveer not only claimed Mulayam's younger brother and senior minister Shivpal Singh Yadav was very jealous of his nephew (Akhilesh), but also that Mulayam's second wife Sadhna Yadav was involved in 'jadu-tona' (occult practises) against her stepson.

The expulsion comes at a time when the Akhilesh camp is already demanding revocation of expulsion of other young MLCs and party leaders shown the door last month.

On Saturday, senior party leaders, including some whose association with the party dates back from the times when it was founded, met Mulayam Singh Yadav and tried to persuade him to call a truce.

A Samajwadi Party insider told IANS that Rajya Sabha veteran Reoti Raman Singh and Beni Prasad Verma were trying to sort out the infighting and act as a bridge between Shivpal and Akhilesh.

"A lot of damage has already been done; party elders are now trying to ensure it does not become an irreversible situation," a senior minister said, hinting the peace mission was underway.

Judicial, police custody deaths highest in Uttar Pradesh: nHRC New Delhi, OctOber 22 (Pti): Uttar Pradesh has registered highest number of cases of custodial deaths in the country between October 2015 and September this year, with as many as 401 deaths taking place in judicial custody and 27 in policy custody, the National Human Rights Commission today said. "Uttar Pradesh, with 401 cases topped the list of cases of judicial custody deaths as well as in the list of cases of deaths in police custody with 27 cases," NHRC Chairperson Justice HL Dattu was quoted as saying in a statement.

Earlier, addressing a press conference to mark the foundation day of the rights watchdog, he said since its inception in 1993, the NHRC has come a long way by addressing several issues of human rights violations as well as giving inputs on key legislations impacting human rights.

"During the period (October 2015 and September 2016), maximum 32,498 complaints were registered against police, out of which 206 cases were of encounter. Chhattisgarh with 66 encounter cases, topped the list followed by 43 in Assam, 15 in Jharkhand, 10 in Odisha, 7 each in Maharashtra and Meghalaya, 5 each in Uttar Pradesh and Manipur. West Bengal with 11 cases, topped the list of registered cases of encounter by Para-Military forces," it said.

Between October 2015 and September 2016, the NHRC has registered 1,05,664 cases on the basis of complaints, intimation from police and prison authorities etc, and on suo motu basis. The number of cases registered during the period on suo motu basis is 133, it said.

During the period, the commission recommended monetary relief to the tune of Rs 70,93,000 in 380 cases.

The public authorities complying with the commission's recommendations paid Rs 11,59,56,172 as monetary relief in 410 cases to the victims or their kin.

Missing JnU stUdent: they wanted to kill him, says eyewitness New Delhi, OctOber 22 (iANS): As a mob of around 30 students rained blows, abuses and communal slurs on JNU student Najeeb Ahmed on the night of October 14, some of them could be heard saying tauntingly, "Issko 72 houron ke paas bhejna hai (We will send him to 72 virgins)".

As another day goes by without any trace of the missing JNU student, another eyewitness account comes to the fore of how the events unfolded on that night.

Shahid Raza Khan, an M.Phil student of the School of International Studies (SIS) at the Jawaharlal Nehru University, recounted to IANS the details of that night.

Khan says that night he "heard some noise" and ran down to the first floor.

He says Vikrant Kumar, the Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad (ABVP) member, saw him coming and approached him for help. "He asked me to save him from Najeeb, who he said was beating him for no reason,"

Khan told IANS. "But when I saw Najeeb it was he who was bleeding from the mouth and nose.

We called the warden and took Najeeb to the bathroom for a wash. But in no time about 25-30 other students came and thrashed Najeeb inside the bathroom," he added.

Vikrant is reported to have gone to Najeeb's room to campaign for the post of Mess-Secretary and got into an altercation with him. ABVP members have claimed that Najeeb started the fight upon seeing Vikrant wear the 'kaleva' (sacred red thread) on his wrist.

Khan also revealed that Najeeb was being continuously beaten by the mob on the way down to the Warden's office.

"He was beaten even on the stairs and even as the warden unlocked his office.

It looked completely like a lynching. Upstairs someone turned off the corridor lights, and Najeeb was beaten in the dark, before someone switched on the lights again," he said. Be-

JNU students detained during their protest against the missing of one student from the campus on October 14. (Facebook Photo)

sides the physical blows being rained on him, abuses and communal slurs were also hurled at Najeeb, Khan said.

"The Warden should have been more strict and unbiased. When inside his office all the blame was put on Najeeb's head. He was constantly abused even inside his office. They kept on saying 'Issko 72 houron ke paas bhejna hai' (We will send him to 72 virgins).

You know what it means,"

he added.

His roommate Mohd Qasim gave an undertaking to the hostel Warden of Najeeb's character. IANS accessed the letter, and the contents are a far cry from the rumours of Najeeb being of unsound mind, spread by some students.

The handwritten letter

by Qasim, reads: "Sir, I have observed no temperamental problem or unusual behaviour in him (Najeeb).

All claims of his being men-

tally unsound are false."

He adds that Najeeb is a loner and keeps to himself.

However, strangely Quasim adds in the letter: "I request you to take strict disciplinary action against him and demand that he be kept out of bounds of the hostel."

The authenticity of the letter can't be verified. Rumours are afloat that the letter was not penned by Qasim, but by another student -- an ABVP member.

"Can you perceive any

mentally unstable student getting through in one of the toughest courses in JNU? He was very intelligent and studious type," Najeeb's cousin sister Sadaf Musharraf told IANS. Mushar raf complained about the "sheer indifference" of the university officials initially to Najeeb's disappearance, when they refused to meet her. The Proctor told her that it was the Warden's responsibility and that they could not do anything in the matter.

Although, an FIR has been filed and a Special Investigation Team (SIT) formed to trace Najeeb, the communal rift in the premier university is constantly widening and has become more obvious than ever before.

"Although Najeeb had got admission in Jamia Millia, he wanted to study in JNU. He was granted a hostel just 15 days back.

Why would he pick a fight with anyone in mere two weeks?", asked Mujeeb, Najeeb's brother who lives in Zakir Nagar.

SUNDAY 23•10•2016

WORLD

THE MORUNG EXPRESS

IS driven out from Christian region near Mosul QAYYARA, OctObeR 22 (ReuteRs): Iraqi army troops on Saturday stormed into a Christian region that has been under Islamic State control since 2014 as part of U.S.-backed operations to clear the entrances to Mosul, the militants’ last major city stronghold in Iraq.

The advance took place as U.S. Defense Secretary Ash Carter arrived on a visit to Baghdad to meet Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi and assess the campaign that started on Monday with air and ground support from the U.S-led coalition.

A military statement said Iraqi units entered the center of Qaraqosh, a mainly Christian town about 20 kms (13 miles) southeast of Mosul, and were carrying out mop-up operations across the town.

Further action was under way to seize a neighboring Christian village, Karamless, also known as Karemlash in the Syriac language. The region’s population fled in the summer of 2014, when Islamic State swept in.

Earlier this week, Iraqi special units also captured Bartella, a Christian village north of Qaraqosh.

A U.S. military official estimated there were fewer than a couple of hundred Islamic State fighters in Qa-

raqosh.

“I’ve seen berms in Qaraqosh. I anticipate there’ll be trenches, there’ll be passageways between different buildings,” the official added, speaking on condition of anonymity.

BIGGEST BATTLE SINCE 2003 The offensive on Mosul is expected to become the biggest battle fought in Iraq since the U.S.-led invasion in 2003.

The army is also trying to advance from the south and the east while Kurdish Peshmerga fighters are holding fronts in the east and north.

U.S. forces at Iraq’s Qayyara West airfield, south of Mosul, put on protective masks after winds brought fumes from a nearby sulphur plant set alight by Islamic State fighters, U.S. military officials said.

A Reuters reporter in Qayyara saw Iraqi soldiers wearing gas masks on top of their heads, ready to pull them down. A cloud of white smoke blanketed the region to the north, where the factory is located, mingling with black fumes from oil wells that the militants torched to cover their moves.

The Iraqi army’s media office said about 50 villages had been taken from the militants since Monday in

Civilians return to their village after it was liberated from Islamic State militants, south of Mosul, Iraq on October 21. (REUTERS Photo)

operations to prepare the main thrust into Mosul itself, where 5,000 to 6,000 IS fighters are dug in, according to Iraqi estimates.

Islamic State also controls parts of Syria.

“It’s the beginning of the campaign. We do feel positively about how things have started off, particularly with the complicated nature of this operation,” said a U.S. official who briefed reporters ahead of Carter’s trip to Baghdad.

Carter signalled during a visit to Ankara on Friday his support for a possible Turkish role in the campaign and said there was an agreement in principle between Baghdad and Ankara -- potentially ending a source of tension.

Officials said the deThe militants retaliated tails on any Turkish par- to the advance of the Iraqi ticipation still needed to be forces and the Kurdish worked out. fighters in Mosul by attacking on Friday Kirkuk, an oil OIL-RICH KIRKUK city that lies east Hawija, RETAKEN a pocket they continue to Roughly 5,000 U.S. per- control between Baghdad sonnel are in Iraq. More and Mosul. than 100 of them are emAuthorities in Kirkuk bedded with Iraqi and regained control of the city Kurdish Peshmerga forces on Saturday and partially involved with the Mosul lifted a curfew declared afoffensive, advising com- ter the militants stormed manders and helping en- police stations and other sure coalition air power buildings. The region’s oil hits the right targets. producing facilities were U.S. Navy Chief Petty not damaged.

Officer Jason Finan was At least 50 people have killed on Thursday by a been killed and 80 others roadside bomb in northern wounded in clashes beIraq as he was accompany- tween security forces and ing Iraqi forces, in the first the militants in Kirkuk, acU.S. casualty of the Mosul cording to a hospital sources. campaign.

Four Iranian techni-

cians doing maintenance work at a power station north of the city are among the dead, they said. The toll does not include the jihadists who were killed or who blew themselves up during the fighting.

Kurdish Peshmerga fighters took control of Kirkuk in 2014, after the Iraqi army withdrew from the region, fleeing an Islamic State advance through northern and western Iraq.

Kurdish leaders say they will never give up the ethnically mixed city, to which they, as well as Turkmen and Arabs, lay claim. Arabs complain that Kurds have since flooded to Kirkuk to tilt the demographic balance the other way.

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Cameroon train crash death toll tops seventy DOuALA, OctObeR 22 (ReuteRs): Cameroon’s president announced on Saturday that more than 70 people had been killed and another 600 injured when a passenger train crashed on Friday. The packed Camrail train had been travelling from the capital Yaounde to the port city of Douala. It was derailed at around 11 a.m. local time (1000 GMT) near the station in the town of Eseka, 120 km (75 miles) west of the capital, causing carriages to overturn.

“My heartfelt condolences to the bereaved families of the Camrail train derailment in Eseka. Over 70 passengers died and 600 wounded in the accident,” President Paul Biya, who is travelling abroad, wrote on his official Facebook page. “I instructed the government to provide full assistance to the survivors, while investigations will be made to determine the cause of the derailment.”

Witnesses, including a Reuters reporter travelling on the train, said rail workers had added additional carriages to accommodate extra passengers before its departure, though it is not clear if that decision contributed to the accident. In a statement from Camrail, a unit of French industrial group Bollore, the company said it was working with Cameroonian authorities to ensure care for those injured and support for the families of victims.

“Technical investigations are under way currently to determine the causes of this dreadful accident and the conclusions, as soon as they are known, will be communicated,” the emailed statement said. Work began during the night to remove the derailed wagons from the line one of the main routes for goods and passengers between the main port and the interior. “The train with wounded and the bodies of victims has arrived at Yaounde station in the presence of government and Camrail officials,” Camrail posted on its official Facebook page earlier on Saturday. A Bollore official based in the region, who was not authorised to speak with the press and asked not to be named, said the company was cooperating with authorities examining the crash.

“Camrail has made the train’s conductor and its mechanic available to the judicial police, because in these kinds of circumstances that is the procedure. That will allow for an understanding of what happened,” the official said. He added that traffic along the Yaounde to Douala line, which was halted following the crash, was expected to resume soon and engineers were at the site of the accident to evaluate the damage. The collapse of a section of the main highway between Yaounde and Douala amid heavy rain earlier on Friday had blocked hundreds of vehicles on the road and prompted increased numbers of passengers to make the journey by rail. The two incidents on the same day cut the main transport axis in the central African nation of over 22 million people.

Egyptian court confirms 20-yr-prison sentence on Mursi Inquiry finds Syrian govt forces responsible for third gas attack

cAIRO, OctObeR 22 (ReuteRs): An Egyptian court confirmed a 20-year prison sentence against former president Mohamed Mursi on Saturday, judicial sources told Reuters.

It is the first final verdict against Mursi on charges arising from the killing of protesters during demonstrations in 2012.

Mursi, Egypt’s first democratically elected president, faces charges in other cases including leaking secrets to Qatar, conspiring with the Palestinian militant group Hamas to destabilize Egypt, and organizing Deposed President Mohamed Mursi greets his lawyers and people from behind bars at a court, a jailbreak during the 2011 uprising during his court appearance with Muslim Brotherhood members on the outskirts of Cairo, Egypt against Hosni Mubarak. on June 21, 2015. (REUTERS File Photo)

Planet Nine behind curious tilt of the Sun: Scientists New YORk, OctObeR 22 (IANs): Planet Nine -- the undiscovered one at the edge of our solar system -- appears to be responsible for the unusual tilt of the Sun, say researchers.

Planet Nine was predicted

by Konstantin Batygin and Mike Brown from California Institute of Technology’s (Caltech) in January this year.

The large and distant planet may be adding a wobble to the solar system, giving the appearance that the sun is tilted slightly.

“Because Planet Nine is so massive and has an orbit tilted

compared to the other planets, the solar system has no choice but to slowly twist out of alignment,” said Elizabeth Bailey, graduate student at Caltech and lead author of a study announcing the discovery.

All of the planets orbit in a flat plane with respect to the sun, roughly within a couple degrees of each other.

That plane, however, rotates at a six-degree tilt with respect to the sun--giving the appearance that the sun itself is cocked off at an angle.

Brown and Batygin’s discov-

ery of evidence that the sun is orbited by an as-yet-unseen planet - that is about 10 times the size of Earth with an orbit that is about 20 times farther from the sun on average than Neptune’s - changes the physics.

Planet Nine, based on their calculations, appears to orbit at about 30 degrees off from the other planets’ orbital plane, influencing the orbit of a large population of objects in the Kuiper Belt.

“Every time we look carefully, we continue to find that Planet Nine explains something about the solar system that had

long been a mystery,” added Batygin, assistant professor of planetary science.

How did Planet Nine achieve its unusual orbit?

Though that remains to be determined, Batygin suggests that the planet may have been ejected from the neighbourhood of the gas giants by Jupiter, or perhaps may have been influenced by the gravitational pull of other stellar bodies in the solar system’s extreme past.

The findings have been accepted for publication in the Astrophysical Journal.

uNIteD NAtIONs, OctObeR 22 (ReuteRs): An international inquiry found Syrian government forces responsible for a third toxic gas attack, according to a confidential report submitted to the U.N. Security Council on Friday, setting the stage for a showdown between Russia and western council members over how to respond.

The fourth report from the 13-month-long inquiry by the United Nations and the Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW), the global chemical weapons watchdog, blamed Syrian government forces for a toxic gas attack in Qmenas in Idlib governorate on March 16, 2015, according to a text of the report seen by Reuters.

The third report by the inquiry in August blamed the Syrian government for two chlorine attacks - in Talmenes on April 21, 2014 and Sarmin on March 16, 2015 - and said Islamic State militants had used sulfur mustard gas.

The results set the stage for a Security Council showdown between the five veto-wielding powers, likely pitting Russia and China against the United States, Britain and France over

how those responsible should be held accountable.

Following the submission of the third report, Russia said the conclusions could not be used to impose U.N. sanctions.

The report submitted on Friday said that Syrian government forces had used helicopters to drop barrel bombs, which then released chlorine gas. It found those helicopter flights originated from two bases where the 253 and 255 squadrons, belonging to the 63rd helicopter brigade, were based.

It added that the 618 squadron, with navy helicopters, was also located at one of the bases.

However, the inquiry said that it “could not confirm the names of the individuals who had command and control of the helicopter squadrons at the time.”

But it added that those “with effective control in the military units ... must be held accountable.” The report confirmed a Reuters report in September that the inquiry had identified the 253 and 255 squadrons, belonging to the 63rd helicopter brigade.

The inquiry focused on nine attacks in seven areas of Syria where a separate OPCW fact-finding investigation

had already determined that chemical weapons had likely been used. Eight of the attacks investigated involved the use of chlorine. The inquiry was unable to reach a conclusion in five cases.

Chlorine’s use as a weapon is prohibited under the 1997 Chemical Weapons Convention, which Syria joined in 2013. If inhaled, chlorine gas turns to hydrochloric acid in the lungs and can kill by burning lungs and drowning victims in the resulting body fluids.

Syria agreed to destroy its chemical weapons in 2013 under a deal brokered by Moscow and Washington. The Security Council backed that deal with a resolution that said in the event of non-compliance, “including unauthorized transfer of chemical weapons, or any use of chemical weapons by anyone” in Syria, it would impose measures under Chapter 7 of the U.N. Charter.

Chapter 7 deals with sanctions and authorization of military force by the Security Council. The body would need to adopt another resolution to impose targeted sanctions - a travel ban and asset freeze - on people or entities linked to the attacks.

UN chief mulls future in South Korea where he tops prez polls uNIteD NAtIONs, OctObeR 22 (ReuteRs): United Nations Secretary-General Ban Kimoon said on Friday he will return to South Korea in January after heading the world body for a decade to consider what role he can play in the future of his country amid a push for him to run for president.

“I understand that there are naturally some expectations from many people in Korea that I should make myself available for a better future of Korea that I am conscious of,” Ban, 72, who will step down at the end of 2016, told Reuters in an interview.

Ban said it was the first time he had spoken publicly about his future beyond the United Nations. The U.N. General Assembly last week appointed Ban’s successor, former Portuguese prime minister Antonio Guterres, who will start on Jan. 1.

Ban is the only poten-

tial candidate for South Korea’s presidential election in December 2017 with consistently more than 20 percent support in opinion polls. Ban, who served two five-year terms as U.N. chief, said he plans to return to South Korea in mid-January.

“Then after that I will have to discuss with some of my friends, my senior people who can give me good advice, what kind of role I can play for the future of Korea,” he said during his first interview since the appointment of his successor.

If he runs, Ban is expected to join the conservative Saenuri Party of current President Park Geun-hye.

He would join a small field of potential candidates who have struggled to gain much public support.

Ban said his “options are still open” and “let me just ponder seriously what will be the best way for me to use my time, my experi-

ence as secretary-general.”

He said for now he was still focused on his job as U.N. secretary-general and it was “not the right time for me to speculate anything.”

Throughout Ban’s second term the war in Syria has worsened and prospects for peace anytime soon appear dim. More than 400,000 people have been killed and half the country’s 22 million people have been uprooted over nearly six years.

“I deeply regret that the Syrian issue has not been resolved,” Ban said. “I am ready to receive all this blame, criticism but sometimes you should know the secretary-general is blamed for what is beyond my own control.”

NORTH KOREA ‘GREAT CONCERN, WORRY’ A top issue for Ban, a former South Korean foreign minister, has been how to deal with increasing tensions on the Korean

Peninsula following two nuclear tests and a string of ballistic missile launches

by North Korea this year in violation of U.N. Security Council resolutions.

“Never in the past have we seen such heightened tensions on the Korean Peninsula, that is a source of my great concern and worry,” Ban told Reuters during the interview in his 38th floor office at the United Nations in New York.

Since North Korea’s fifth and largest nuclear test in September, the United States and China, a close ally of Pyongyang, have been negotiating a new draft Security Council resolution. In March, the 15-member council imposed tough new sanctions following its fourth nuclear test in January.

“Sometimes the Security Council has been taking unnecessarily long time in expressing their positions and that kind of sense of lack of unity gives some

United Nations Secretary General Ban Ki-moon stands by his window as he poses for a portrait in his office at United Nations Headquarters in the Manhattan borough of New York, New York on October 21. (REUTERS Photo)

good excuse for the member states like North Korea not to abide by this resolution,” Ban said.

Ban said he had met

with senior North Korean authorities in New York and elsewhere, on the margins of international conferences, and advised

them to address the issue “through a harmonious and reconciliatory way.” He had made attempts to visit Pyongyang but they were

cancelled by North Korea.

Ban is generally wellregarded in South Korea, often called “the president of the world” in the media there and seen as a role model by students and parents. Stores carry a range of books on Ban’s life and U.N. tenure, as well as self-help volumes on how to become a world figure and even how to speak like him.

Upon his return to South Korea, Ban said he planned to tell the people of South Korea about what he has achieved in the past decade, such as a U.N. agenda for the world’s 2030 sustainable development and a global agreement to combat climate change, which comes into force next month.

“I’m determined to sprint to the finish line as secretary-general,” Ban said. “It’s important for me to finish my job as secretary-general until the very last moment of my mandate.”

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Mourinho braces Marquez on pole for Australian MotoGp for chelsea return

Manchester United's Portuguese manager Jose Mourinho appluads after the final whistle in the UEFA Europa League group A football match between Manchester United and Fenerbahce at Old Trafford in Manchester, north west England (AFP Photo)

London, october 22 (AFP): Less than 12 months since his second spell as Chelsea manager ended amid on-pitch turmoil and bitter offpitch recrimination, Jose Mourinho returns to Stamford Bridge with Manchester United on Sunday.

With three Premier League titles, three League Cups and one FA Cup won across his two stints in west London, Mourinho is the most successful manager in Chelsea's history.

The love affair ended last December after nine league defeats and what technical director Michael Emenalo termed "palpable discord" between manager and players, but Mourinho prefers to remember the good times.

"Some managers, when they leave clubs, they like to -- I don't know if you have the same saying in England -- wash their dirty clothes," he said.

"It means speak about what happened and go back and speak and speak and speak. I'm not (like) that.

"I leave the clubs and I leave with a very good feeling, a feeling of: I did everything to succeed, I gave everything to the club and I don't like to go back and speak, especially about the bad things.

"I keep the good things and in Chelsea (there were) so many good things in terms of results, in terms of friends that I have for life, an amazing empathy with the supporters.

"The supporters didn't change their relation with me because last season was a couple of months with bad results. "So I keep all these good memories."

Mourinho previously returned to the Bridge as an opposition manager in March 2010, when his Inter Milan side won 1-0 to complete a 3-1 aggregate victory in the Champions League round of 16.

Inter finished the season as European champions.

Mourinho cannot scale the same heights with United this season (they are not in the Champions League), but after a run of three straight defeats in midSeptember, there are signs his methods are beginning to bear fruit at Old Trafford.

United have gone six games unbeaten and after a creditable 0-0 draw at inform Liverpool on Monday, they crushed Fenerbahce 4-1 at home on Thursday to invigorate their Europa League campaign.

Rested for the European fixture, Zlatan Ibrahimovic, Ander Herrera and Marcus Rashford are all

likely to return for the trip to Stamford Bridge, where United last won in September 2012.

It leaves Juan Mata, Anthony Martial and captain Wayne Rooney sweating over their places, while Mourinho must also choose between Daley Blind and the fit-again Luke Shaw at left-back.

Centre-back Chris Smalling will be assessed after being withdrawn at half-time against Fenerbahce with what the club said was a minor muscular problem.

- Moses criticism Like United, Chelsea have reacted positively to September setbacks.

Antonio Conte's side lost back-to-back games, against Liverpool and Arsenal last month, but have since beaten Hull City 2-0 and won 3-0 at home to defending champions Leicester City.

Conte, whose side are two points above United in fifth place, has said he has "great respect" for Mourinho and expressed hope the Portuguese will receive a "good reception".

But Nigerian winger Victor Moses, who is threatening to become a mainstay at wing-back under Conte, has criticised Mourinho for creating divisions within the changing room.

"He never spoke to me," Moses told ESPN this week.

"I thought in my head, 'He's got his own players already.'

"The manager who is here now (Conte) is giving everyone a chance, even the young lads."

Conte has confirmed he will persist with the 3-4-3 system he has been using since the second half of the 3-0 loss at Arsenal a month ago.

He will make a late decision on whether to pick Willian, the Brazilian forward who returned to the club on Thursday following compassionate leave after the death of his mother.

Captain John Terry could return after over a month out with an ankle injury, but Cesc Fabregas (thigh) and Branislav Ivanovic, who has a minor muscle injury, are out.

PhiLLiP isLAnd, october 22 (AFP): Newlycrowned world champion Marc Marquez's gamble on using slick tyres under the threat of rain paid off Saturday when he stormed to pole position for this weekend's Australian MotoGP at Phillip Island.

The 23-year-old Spaniard, on a Repsol Honda, posted the fastest lap of one minute 30.189 seconds amid threatening rain to start on the inside of the grid for Sunday's race.

It was Marquez's 37th MotoGP pole and 65th across all classes as he vies for his 30th career premier class win at Phillip Island.

British Honda rider Cal Crutchlow was second, ahead of Spain's Monster Yamaha racer Pol Espargaro with both to start off the

front row with Marquez.

The two-part qualifying session played out under the threat of a downpour coming in off the sea but Marquez, who clinched

his third MotoGP world title last weekend in Japan, took the risk and ran with slick tyres on the dry track surface. His gamble paid off when he reeled off four

fastest lap times before finishing 0.792seconds ahead of Crutchlow at the end of Q2.

"This weekend has been really tricky with the

weather conditions," Marquez said.

"You need to be fast, of course, but you also need a clever strategy and at the moment we are going out with the correct tyres every time and we were able to be on pole position.

"I feel comfortable on the bike and I am lucky that it (world title) was already done in Japan because this weekend it is really difficult to manage."

Marquez rode one of his greatest races to pip Jorge Lorenzo by just 0.249 seconds in last year's Phillip Island race and his Repsol Honda bike looks superior to the others this weekend.

He holds an unassailable 77-point lead in the standings with three races left, including this weekend at Phillip Island.

All Blacks crush Australia for record 18th straight win AuckLAnd, octo ber 22 (AFP): Julian Savea's stunning late try double ended Australian resistance as the All Blacks claimed a worldrecord 18th consecutive victory with a crushing 37-10 win in Auckland on Saturday.

It was hardly vintage All Blacks and the tense game at Eden Park wasn't settled until Savea's game-breaking effort in the second half, scoring two tries and setting up a third.

But the ultimately convincing win rewrites the record books for Steve Hansen's side, who surpass the top-tier record winning streak of 17 set by the All Blacks of 1965-1969 and matched twice since.

The All Blacks hit the front in the fifth minute when Israel Dagg scored and they never surrendered the lead, but for long periods Australia dictated terms and only stout defence earned the All Blacks their place in history.

They were only ahead 15-10 -- after Australia had had a try disallowed by the TV match official -- and defending constantly with 25 minutes to play when Savea burst into life.

There were questions ahead of the game whether the Wallabies would prove giantkillers, having stymied the All Blacks

New Zealand's Julian Savea is tackled by Australia's Henry Speight (2nd R), Bernard Foley (R) and Israel Folau during the third Bledisloe Cup Test at Eden Park in Auckland on October 22. (AFP Photo)

three times in recent years when the record was on the cards.

But Bernard Foley missed two close-range penalties and a Henry Speight try was disallowed when the TV official judged that Dane HaylettPetty blocked Savea as he chased Speight.

For all their attacking flaws, sloppy discipline and rushed decision-making, the All Blacks scored six tries with Dagg, Anton Lienert-Brown, TJ Perenara, Savea (twice) and

Dane Coles all crossing the line.

Aaron Cruden, brought off the bench early in the second half after Beauden Barrett missed the first three conversions, added seven points with the boot.

Rory Arnold scored Australia's only try with Foley adding a conversion and penalty.

- 10-point try attempt The Test record caps a remarkable 12 months in which the All Blacks became the first team to successfully defend the World

Cup, retained the transTasman Bledisloe Cup for a 14th consecutive year and won the Rugby Championship for the fourth time in five years.

Since Hansen took over as head coach after the All Blacks won the 2011 World Cup, the side has lost only three of 64 matches.

The Wallabies had the first opportunity to score only for Foley to hook a 33-metre penalty and the All Blacks responded immediately, exposing the Wallaby centres with two

smart tries.

Ben Smith ran around Reece Hodge to put Dagg over wide out for the first touchdown and four minutes later Lienert-Brown, taking a short pass from Ryan Crotty, zipped past Samu Kerevi for the second.

For 15 minutes through the middle of the first half the Wallabies enjoyed a measure of control and they eventually broke the All Blacks defence when Arnold used all of his 2.08 metres (6ft 9in) to stretch out and score in the 28th minute.

They had a chance to turn it into a 10-point try, as Kieran Read was penalised in a confrontation on the line, but Hodge was astray with his long-range attempt at the restart.

The All Blacks struck back immediately with scrum-half Perenara charging down a Hodge clearing kick, regathering the ball and running in the All Blacks' third try.

Foley landed a penalty early in the second half and Australia continued to keep pressure on the All Blacks until Smith broke out from his own 22 and set up Savea's first try.

The big wing smashed through Speight and Nick Frisby for his second and then sent Coles over to settle the outcome.

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IMPORTANCE OF THYROID FUNCTION TESTS Frequent bandhs: consequence of govt. Failure?

What are thyroid function tests?

Thyroid function tests are a series of blood tests used to measure how well the thyroid gland is working. Available tests include the T3, T4, and TSH. The thyroid is a small gland located in the lower-front part of the neck just above the Adam’s apple. It’s responsible for regulating many of the body’s functions , such as metabolism, energy generation, and mood ( Behaviour).

The thyroid produces two major hormones: triiodothyronine (T3) and thyroxine (T4). If the thyroid gland doesn’t produce enough of these hormones, you may experience symptoms such as weight gain, lack of energy, and depression. This condition is called hypothyroidism.

Hypothyroidism: Signs and symptoms may include: Fatigue, Increased sensitivity to cold, Constipation, Dry skin, Weight gain, Puffy face, Hoarseness, Muscle weakness, Muscle aches, tenderness and stiffness, Pain, stiffness or swelling of joints, Heavier than normal or irregular menstrual periods, Thinning of hair, Slow heart rate, Depression and Impaired memory.

If the thyroid gland produces excess hormones, you may experience weight loss, high levels of anxiety, tremors, and a sense of being on a high. This is called hyperthyroidism.

Here's what you may experience with hyperthyroidism: Appetite change (decrease or increase),Difficulty in sleeping (insomnia), Fatigue, Frequent bowel movement—perhaps diarrhoea, Heart palpitations, Heat intolerance, Increased sweating, Irritability, Light menstrual periods—perhaps even missed periods, Mental

disturbances, Muscle weakness, Nervousness, Problems with fertility, Shortness of breath, Sudden paralysis, Tremor/shakiness, Vision disturbances, Weight loss, Dizziness, Thinning of hair, Itching and hives, Possible increase in blood sugar.

Typically, a doctor who is concerned about the thyroid hormone levels will order broad screening tests, such as the T4 or the thyroidstimulating hormone (TSH) test. If those results come back abnormal, your doctor will order further tests to pinpoint the reason for the problem.

Understanding your test results T3 and TSH results The T4 test and the TSH test are the two most common thyroid function tests. They’re usually done together.

T4 test is known as the thyroxine test. Normal range is 66.00 – 181.0 nmol/L. A high level of T4 indicates an overactive thyroid (hyperthyroidism).

The TSH test measures the level of thyroid-stimulating hormone in the blood. The TSH has a normal test range between 0.27 and 4.20 milli-international units of hormone per litre of blood (mIU/L).

If a person have signs of hypothyroidism and TSH reading above 4.20 mIU/L, you’re at risk for progressing to hypothyroidism. The Doctor will likely want to perform thyroid function tests at least every other year going forward. The Doctor may also decide to begin treating you with medications, such as levothyroxine, to ease your symptoms.

Both the T4 and TSH tests are routinely performed on newborn babies to identify a low-functioning thyroid gland. If left untreated, this condition,

called congenital hypothyroidism, can lead to developmental disabilities and result in a condition called Cretinism.

T3 Results The T3 tests checks for levels of the hormone triiodothyronine. It’s usually ordered if T4 tests and TSH tests suggest hyperthyroidism. The T3 test may also be ordered if one shows signs of an overactive thyroid gland.

The normal range for the T3 is 1.30- 3.10 nmol/L . Abnormally high levels most commonly indicate a condition called Grave’s disease. This is an autoimmune disorder associated with hyperthyroidism.

Follow-up If the blood tests suggest that the thyroid gland is overactive or underactive, the doctor may order a thyroid uptake test or an ultrasound test. These tests will check for structural problems with the thyroid gland and any tumours that may be causing problems.

If the scan is normal, the doctor will likely prescribe medication to regulate your thyroid activity. They will follow up with additional thyroid function tests to make sure the medicine is working.

The aim of this article is to create awareness about the importance of the thyroid gland. Imbalance of the thyroid hormones may cause several symptoms and without proper diagnosis we may be wrongly treated.

With proper diagnosis the treatment of thyroid function disorders are not very expensive. Medications along with monitoring of the thyroid function can go a long way in maintaining good health.

Dr Rendemo Shitiri, Pathalogist Zion Hospital and Research Centre

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trikes, agitations, bandhs etc. have become an integral feature of the mundane life of the Naga people. Today the Nagas have grasped this tool (Bandhs) to justify or to express various resentments against the failure of the state Government. Because all section of the Naga people have started to believe that bandhs are strong measures for civil revolution, but quite unmindful of its tremendous negative influence that fall upon the daily life of the common people.

Recent bandh on fuel adulteration brought many business establishments and schools to a standstill because there were unexpected sporadic incidents of violence which erupted in some parts of the town despite the supposedly peaceful and non violent protest against the government. Who was responsible, the protestors?? The law enforcers?? The adamant attitude or incapability of the state government to make timely and rightful decision???

The Government is a body formed and represented by the representatives of the people. If the Govt. is concerned about her subjects, she should take control of the situation before the bandhs actually took place, so that eventuality may be averted. Taking stock of the situation after damage of properties, untoward incidents have happened and done is not at all a commendable justification on the part of the Govt.

If the Govt. is formed by the people and for the people, it is the bounden duty of the Govt. that a normal man’s everyday life is not unnecessarily affected. Should the Naga people always come down to the streets to express their discontentment over the Govt. at the expense of their dear lives and properties?? Bandhs are always

thoroughly disruptive but people are compelled to resort to bandhs to express their long pending anger and discontentment with the Govt. The impact of the bandh of course always affect the ordinary people. However, the Govt. as far as they are concerned are largely unaffected, is that why the Govt. is least bothered??

In many aspects Nagaland state is still far lagging behind other states in India so, be it organization, groups, political parties, NGOs Etc. Before actually starting their agitation, strikes, protest, bandhs etc. should properly study the `pros and cons’ and its consequent impact upon the ordinary citizens of the land, because a day or two bandh carry a number of ill effects detrimental to our society. It is time that we inculcate this understanding in us and see both sides of the bandh because when a bandh takes place, a district or a state has to bear huge revenue losses. At the time of bandh, the state-run transportation system comes to a standstill thus the state transport agencies and all business establishments suffer big financial losses. Vandalizing shops, shattering window glasses of houses and vehicles etc by rampant mob makes the situation even worse.

The students and educational intuitions primarily get affected, because the authorities have no choice but to close down due to fear of turbulence and chaos. A bandh becomes a deterrent for daily laborers for that particular day, which is a big concern for them. Moreover at present, many Nagas have economically gone down below poverty line. The concept of `have and have nots’ is now quite visible. Daily wage earners have resorted to robbery for their square meals.

Much to the pleasure and profits of the National banks, office goers have

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.

resorted to service loans to maintain their living standards. The agriculturists have started inorganic farmings for survival. The businessmen sit the whole day in their shops and go back home without much profit.

As bandhs often turn into violent protests and clashes between the two parties, people often get injured. In certain occasions, the injuries become serious that the innocent people lose their lives. Notably, on many occasions, people are forced or coerced to be a volunteer by virtue of he/she being directly or indirectly related to the bandh organizers.

At present, India is the biggest democracy in the world and practically, Nagaland is very much a union state of India. In a democratic setup, everyone has the right to articulate their views and vocalize their problems as long as it does not lead to infringement of law. However, it is quite regrettable that the people of Nagaland abuse the democratic rights of the people by calling bandhs in such a way that it causes roadblock to the economic development of the state.

People cannot go to work, students are unable to attend schools, and exams get postponed, the backbone of the economy is affected badly. Is this the thing that we look for in independent Nagaland?? Certainly not!!!

I don't see much logic the Nagas calling bandhs when so much hardship is caused to the common people. It is always the common people who bear the brunt of these so-called machinations of public welfare.

The Nagas should remember that, only sensible discussions and talks can bring us to a feasible solution and these talks should serve the interest of the common people please.

H. Akato Sekato Ikishe village Dimapur

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Mumbai Film Festival Brian May cancels all Jio MAMI with Star held in Dimapur shows in December Admits he's fighting 'a persistent illness which is destroying my energy and my will'

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ueen star Brian May has cancelled all his scheduled shows in December due to 'a persistent illness'.

The 69-year-old singer and guitarist was due to perform a number of live dates alongside his regular collaborator, musical theatre star Kerry Ellis, in the weeks leading up to Christmas.

The cancellations were announced in a statement on May's official website on Friday, with the star apologising to his fans.

Apologising for indefinitely postponing the 11 Candlelight Concerts, Bri-

an wrote that he's fighting 'a persistent illness which is destroying my energy and my will'.

He wrote: 'I'm gutted to have to pull out - I hate letting our loyal fans down. But the advice I have had is that I must take time off to heal, rather than go out on tour again and risk falling down on the job, which would be much worse.'

While Kerry added: 'Brian is a dear friend of mine and obviously his health must come first.

'I was so looking forward to touring the UK again with Brian. I know so many of you had bought tickets for an early Christmas treat, and I am truly sorry that we are letting so many of you down. But we will be back next year for sure, with new music for you all to hear.'

The Queen star previ-

ously had a prostate cancer scare, but got the all clear in 2014, revealing that he celebrated the news with a calming cup of tea.

'I am - thank God - in the clear. It's a great relief,' May wrote on his blog after undergoing a prostate biopsy. 'I celebrated in the studio with a cup of tea.

'There are still some mysteries to solve, but I am going to take a moment to count my blessings and get back into life in the big wide world.'

The news was especially poignant for May as his own father died of cancer in his sixties.

May had been suffering from severe back pain for the sometime and subjected to a successions of scans, blood tests and ultrasounds to see what the problem could be and to rule out cancer.

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he Mami Festival was brought to students of Dimapur and the broadcast link was shared with students from Tetso College in Dimapur on Saturday afternoon. The students could see the whole discussion and post their queries in Jio chat.

A press release issued by the organisers stated Source: Mailonline that the Jio MAMI Mum-

bai Film Festival with Star is an inclusive movie feast.

It showcases the latest cutting-edge, independent cinema – art house fare alongside genre movies from Bollywood and Hollywood and cult international movies. It offers the best of world cinema to the people of Mumbai and it offers the best of Indian cinema to the world.

The festival is run by the Mumbai Academy of

Moving Image popularly known as MAMI. Jio MAMI Mumbai Film Festival With Star is a space where Aamir Khan, Quentin Tarantino, Zhang Yimou and Rajinikanth would all feel equally at home. This is a space where movie lovers revel in the sheer pleasure of cinema, the joy it gives us and how much it enhances our lives. The goal is to nurture and ignite a passion for movies.

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he United Nations named comicbook superhero Wonder Woman as an honorary ambassador to fight for gender equality on Friday, amid criticism that the scantily clad fictional character was an inappropriate choice.

U.N. officials at a ceremony formalising the appointment said Wonder Woman is known for her commitment to justice, peace and equality.

"Wonder Woman is an icon," said U.N. UnderSecretary-General Cristina Gallach. "We are very pleased that this character will help us reach new audiences with essential messages of our empowerment and equality."

U.N. officials have said they hoped the selection of a comic-book hero and movie character would ap-

peal to younger women in its campaign for women's empowerment, and the slogan of the campaign says: "Think of all the wonders we can do."

Wonder Woman, a DC Comics Inc. heroine, first appeared in 1942, fighting villains, rescuing victims and unearthing diabolical plots.

On hand was actress Lynda Carter, who played Wonder Woman in a television series in the 1970s, and actress Gal Gadot, who will play Wonder Woman in a movie to be released next year.

"I couldn't think of a more perfect role for her," said Carter, saying the character shows women can be "smart and beautiful and strong and wise and kind and brave."

But the selection has been met with opposition, and nearly 1,000 people

ioneering a folk-fusion act from Nagaland, Abiogenesis has added another feather to its glorious achievement.

Abiogenesis’ ‘Voices in Kisama’ won the Song of Substance Award 2016 at the second edition of Music Malt Online Fest (MMOF) 2016 that was announced on October 18. Music Malt is an online storehouse for the hottest and the latest from the world of music.

The winners were selected from amongst a plethora of talent from across the globe and the judges informed that they had a tough time deciding on the winners, the orgasigned an online petition nizer posted in its website. asking U.N. Secretary-GenAfter going through eral Ban Ki-moon to recon- hundreds of videos, desider the choice. bated and nearly fought "Although the original creators may have intended Wonder Woman to represent a strong and independent 'warrior' woman with a feminist message, the reality is that the character's current iteration is that of a large breasted, white woman of impossible proportions, scantily clad in a shimmery, thigh-baring body suit," the petition reads.

Several dozen U.N. employees, one holding a sign saying "Women deserve a real ambassador," staged a silent protest in the U.N.'s visitor's lobby as the ceremony was held. "Why do we need to use a sexualised cartoon character?" said employee Elizabeth Leff.

over the long list and short list, the three winners were finally announced after much “thought and deliberations with original songs that creates the perfect alchemy between music and visuals,” it added.

The video of Abiogenesis’ ‘Voices in Kisama’ premiered in VH1’s India Rules on May 23, 2015.

It is an instrumental piece interspersed with Indigenous and tribal influences using two new wind musical instruments: Bamhum, a bamboo wind musical instrument and Tikzik, a bamboo percussion. The band ‘invented’ the instruments and the sound created are also referred as ‘Howey music’ The video was created under the Produc-

tion House - Creovaent Productions and directed by Prithish and Puja Chakraborty. The director of Photography was Betoka Swu while Jhulan Krishna Mahanta edited the video.

The Executive Producer was Banashree Chowdhury and Production Controller was Pito Swu. Apart from Abiogenesis, the other recipients of the MMOF Award 2016

are ‘Strobe and Noise’ by Mïus and directed by Peter Varsics for ‘Creative Genius Award’ and ‘Witch In Me’

by Cecilia G (UK) and directed by Jacopo Miceli for the Dream Weaver Award.

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A joint venture of Buanao and Phejin Konyak, daughters of former MP Chingwang Konyak, the resort will open its rooms to accommodate both international and domestic tourists as well as

local guests and visitors. The resort is situated on a hilltop gives a panoramic view of Mon town and adjacent hills and hamlets. The resort has 5 cottages and each cottage has private balconies that

provide privacy for guests whether on a leisure or official visit.

The facilities include modern amenities with ample parking space in a secured environment.

inngoi Resort’, a resort in the heart of Mon town was inaugurated on October 20 by Depodel-turned-actress uty Commissioner of Mon, Honje Konyak.

Cara Delevingne is set to be the subject of a new unauthorised documentary called "The Cara Project". The 24-year-old is named amongst the world's top supermodels and is now becoming an in-deBy: mand actress with roles in movies such as "Paper Towns" and "Suicide Squad", reports variety.com.

Film distributor Revolver Entertainment will make the documentary which will the tell the (Entrepreneurs Associates) story of Delevingne's career. The banner will sell off the documentary at Mipcom, a trade show held in Cannes, France, and the American Film Market, in Santa Monica, Date : Wednesday, November 9, 2016 California to publishers and broadTime : 12:30 pm – 2:30 pm casters.

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Nagaland Police (Red) celebrate as winners of the 17th NSF Martyrs Memorial Trophy 2016.

Morung Express News (LEFT) Meme Sekhose and Kezha Semou continued their impressive form as they emerged winners of the 3rd Offroad Maestro. (RIGHT) A competitor in action during the river stages on Saturday. (Photo coutersy: Abei Mere) Morung Express News where the competitors had Jamir and Kevin Puro (third The event culminated pressive driving skills while Dimapur | October 22

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Meme Sekhose and Kezha Semou (Competition no 102) continued their impressive form on Saturday as they emerged winners of the 3rd Offroad Maestro 2016 held at Shalom Resort, Gaili, under Peren District.

Following two days and four stages of intense competition, the Offroad Maestro 2016 on the final day went live at 7:30 am and witnessed Stages 6 and 7

to build log bridges and drive through tough river stages.

Leading from the Night Stage of Day 1 and continuing to lead at the end of Day 2, Sekhose and Semou were never really threatened as they steadily navigated their way through the tough river stages.

Their closest competitors from Day 2 – Shan Ker Suer and Banshan Lang Kharumnuid (second on Day 1 and 2) and Lima

on Day 2) – failed to finish as the cars of both teams broke down unable to bear the stress of the tough terrains.

The misfortune of the two teams opened up an opportunity for others to vie for the remaining top 3 positions. In the end, Imkongyanger Lusang and Sahimongba Ao (Competition no 103) and Aviu Rutsa & Atoulie Vizo (Competition no 104) edged other competitors to finish 1st and 2nd runners-up respectively.

after completion of the stages following which a prize distribution ceremony ensued. Sekhose and Semou were awarded with cash prize of Rs. 50000, while the 1st and 2nd runners-up received Rs. 30000 and Rs. 20000 respectively along with trophies and certificates.

The three-day Offroad Maestro witnessed the first ever night stage in Nagaland late on Thursday night and showcased im-

also testing the endurance of the competitors as they navigated through rocks, steep slopes and slippery inclines besides the tough river stage. The Maestro was competed on all-natural terrains in the picturesque Shalom Resort.

The event was organised by Association of Offroaders Nagaland (AON) with hospitality partners Shalom Resort, Gaili, Hepuluzam and Beverage partners Aiko.

MDFA tourney suspension revoked

Semifinals resume on October 24

Mokokchung, october 22 (Mexn): The MDFA Tournament which was suspended by the Mokokchung District Administration on Friday was today revoked following assurances from the Mokokchung District Football Association that it will ensure “the smooth conduct of the remaining three matches of the MDFA tournament 2016, adhering to the conditions laid out in

the permit” As a result, “The Order NO.JUD-30/2016/341 dated 21st Oct 2016 and NO.JUD-30/2016/340 dated 21st Oct 2016 are hereby revoked with immediate effect,” a press release from Mokokchung Additional Deputy Commissioner, Bendanglila, informed.

Following the revocation order, the tournament organisers in a separate press release informed that the tournament will resume with the stalled semi-final matches on Monday, October 24.

The first semifinal match between Sports Society Suyim and Dilong Youth Association will start from 9:00 am while the second semi-final match between Fusion FC and Shitilong SA will commence at 12:00 noon.

On Friday, the District Administration had issued orders suspending the tournament citing “law and order situation in the district HQ.” Terming the suspension order “very unfortunate”, the release informed that the MDFA and the Or-

ganizing Committee called an emergency meeting with the four semi-finalists during which the teams were made known the terms and conditions of the MDFA Trophy 2016.

“The coach and managers of the four teams qualified for semi – finals agreed to the terms and conditions of the MDFA,” it stated and added that the decision to resume the trophy was agreed to “after arriving at an amicable understanding based on earlier order from the district administration.”

Nonetheless, the Mokokchung District Football Association and the Organizing Committee of the MDFA Trophy 2016 expressed regret at the turn of events in this year’s edition of the prestigious MDFA tournament.

The MDFA further asserted its strong belief that both football fans and participating teams “abide by the rules and regulations laid down by the MDFA” and bring the MDFA Trophy 2016 to a successful conclusion.

Player of the tournament Atun Konyak of Nagaland Police (Red) with his prize. The bike was sponsored by Kekhrieselhou Yhome.

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A stoppage-time goal helped Nagaland Police (Red) emerge as champions of the coveted 17th NSF Martyrs’ Memorial Trophy here at the Kohima Local Ground on Saturday.

The tournament, organised by the Angami Students’ Union (ASU), is held every year in memory of late Kekuojalie Sachii and late Vikhozo Yhoshii, under the theme “Goal for Peace”. In a heartening move, ASU offered gifts to the elderly persons who witnessed the final match.

In an exciting final match amidst loud cheers from the packed spectators, Nagaland Police (Red) emerged victorious as they came from behind to defeat strong opponent Forerunners FC 4th NAP 2-1.

Forerunners FC, who had stunned defending champions Barak FC in the semifinals, took the lead through Mathew Angami in the 55th minute before mid-fielder Lipok scored the equalizer for Nagaland Police (Red) five minutes later.

Both sides made numerous attempts in their bid to score the winner but it was heartbreak for Forerunners FC as their spirited efforts were undone by a stoppage time goal from another Nagaland Police (Red) midfielder Sakutemjen.

Individual winners

Player of the tournament: Atun Konyak of Nagaland Police (Red) Best goalkeeper: Lhiwete Koza of Forerunners FC Best defender: T. Toshi LKR of Nagaland Police (Blue) Best midfielder: Nampi Rentta of Barak FC Highest goal scorer: Kekhrieletuo Tsira (12 goals) of Nagaland Police (Red) Best disciplined Team: Senapati FC Stephen Rutsa of Forerunners FC and Lemtong of Nagaland Police (Red) were cautioned with yellow card.

Nagaland Police (Red) pocketed a cash prize of Rs. 1,60,000 sponsored by Vichü Society while runnersup Forerunners FC walked away with a cash prize of Rs. 1 lakh.

Third place Nagaland Police (Blue) and fourth place Barak FC received Rs. 50,000 and Rs. 30,000 sponsored by Keviselhou Sekhose and Jack Dozo re-

spectively.

Losing quarter finalists Tiemakhe, Kidima, P.Vizheto FC, Senapati FC and Asiifii Christian College all pocketed Rs. 10,000 each.

Minister for School Education & SCERT Yitachu graced the closing ceremony as chief guest.

The 17th edition gave away a total prize money of Rs. 3,95,000. Altogether, 1188 players from 66 teams joined this year’s 17th edition which was kicked off on September 24 last.

Sovima T20 Gold Cup: Brotherhood, Slammers emerge victorious Morung Express News Dimapur | October 22

Brotherhood CC and Super Slammers emerged victorious over their respective opponents on Day 8 of the Sovima T20 Gold Cup. Pitted to play two matches on the day, Brotherhood dominated both the matches against Moonlight CC and Wiskers CC. Against Moonlight, Brotherhood won the toss and elected to bat. Batting out

the entire 20 overs, Brotherhood posted 156 for the loss of 3 wickets with Man of the Match Amit Chopra scoring a match winning 41-ball 63. The second innings witnessed Amit returning with the ball taking 3 wickets. The Moonlight batting lineup floundered getting all-out for a paltry 50 in 14.4 overs.

The second match of the day had the Super Slammers hammering ACC with a massive 144-

run margin. Posting an imposing 187, the Slammers went on to dominate with the ball as well. It only required 10 overs to bowl out the ACC batting lineup, who could muster only 43.

Man of the Match Mujibur Ali scored a scintillating 101 from 61 balls.

After an easy win earlier in the morning, Brotherhood displayed no sign of complacency in its second and the day’s third match.

Electing to bat, it was Abhi-

nav Dixit’s turn to shine scoring a 100 from 69 balls while Amit Chopra played second fiddle with a 26-ball 34. Set a target of 175 to win, Wiskers started out well but could not maintain a decent run rate as it lost by 39 runs with 4 wickets intact. Dixit was declared the Man of the Match.

Oct 23 Matches Brotherhood vs Arcane Warriors @ 8:15 am Super Slammers vs Frontiers CC @ 11:30 am

Arsenal, Spurs fire blanks, champions Leicester win

London, october 22 (AFP): North London rivals Arsenal and Tottenham Hotspur were both held to goalless draws on Saturday, handing Manchester City the initiative in the nascent Premier League title race.

Spurs drew 0-0 at Bournemouth, before Arsenal were held at home by promoted Middlesbrough, nudging Arsene Wenger's side a point above previous leaders City, who host Southampton on Sunday.

Elsewhere, Ahmed Musa, Shinji Okazaki and Christian Fuchs were all on target as champions Leicester City ended a three-game winless run by crushing Crystal Palace 3-1.

Despite the hosts dominating the first half at the Emirates Stadium, Middlesbrough came closest to breaking the deadlock when Gaston Ramirez curled a 21st-minute freekick against the post.

The pattern of play did not change in the second period, but still Boro resisted, with goalkeeper Victor Valdes producing a fullstretch save to thwart Alexis Sanchez.

Tottenham extended their unbeaten start to

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the season to nine games -- something they last achieved in 1990 -- but squandered a chance to go top in a 0-0 draw at Bournemouth.

Leicester did not need Jamie Vardy as they won 3-1 at home to Palace to climb to 12th.

Strikers Musa and Okazaki struck either side of half-time at the King Power Stadium. Fuchs sealed victory in the 79th minute, the Austrian left-back netting from distance with a sensational strike to register

his first Leicester goal. Yohan Cabaye replied late on for Palace.

Sixth-place Everton squandered a chance to make ground on the leading sides in a 2-1 defeat at Burnley, who took a 39thminute lead when Maarten Stekelenburg's blunder gifted Sam Vokes a tap-in.

Yannick Bolasie equalised just before the hour with his first Everton goal, but Scott Arfield struck at the death to condemn Ronald Koeman's men to a fourth league game with-

out victory.

Xherdan Shaqiri scored two stunning goals -- the first a free-kick -- as Stoke City won 2-0 at Hull City to climb out of the relegation zone at their hosts' expense.

Sunderland remain rock bottom after Winston Reid's goal deep into stoppage time earned misfiring West Ham United a 1-0 win at London Stadium.

Swansea City stayed second-from-bottom after Bob Bradley's first home game as manager concluded in a 0-0 draw with Watford.

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