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The art of being wise is the art of knowing what to overlook India arms buildup compels Pakistan countermeasures: Pak PAGe 8

‘Education should provide knowledge’

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First Village Sports Meet draws to a successful end

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ntc takes a stand on the naga issue

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A farmer ploughs terraced crop fields in Congjiang county, Guizhou province in China. (Reuters)

reflections

By Sandemo Ngullie

Myanmar asked to convince NSCN (K) for talks India gathers intel on Chairman SS Khaplang’s possible successor

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New Delhi, ocTober 24 (cNN-ibN): India is gathering intelligence on the second rung leadership in NSCN(K), with the terrorist group facing a leadership crisis. This comes as the leader of the group, SS Khaplang, has turned 75 and is reMe, a Christian celebrated portedly not in good health. puja? Oi, oi. I only drank, There is uncertainty over who danced and gambled a little. will succeed Khaplang as the leader

RMSA WEQCF ‘indefinite agitation’ from October 27

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Kohima, ocTober 24 (mexN): The RMSA Written Exam 2014 Qualified Candidates Forum (WEQCF) will go on an ‘indefinite agitation’ till the viva voce is declared and appointment orders given. The Forum also informed that even if the viva voce result is declared, the agitation will still go on till appointment orders are dispatched or the candidates called for collecting the same. This was informed in a press release from RMSA WEQCF convenor Kakika Z Chishi and general secretary Ruvuotonuo Ruth. All WEQCF members have been requested to assemble at 9:30am outside the RMSA office in Kohima on October 27. A signature drive will be held here. Strict action will be taken against members failing to turn up, informed the press release. In an earlier ‘ultimatum’ served to the RMSA department on August 30, the Nagaland RMSA WEQCF had given a deadline of October 8 for the declaration of the viva voce and dispatching of appointment order. “Despite crossing the given time frame, with assurance from the RMSA officials to declare the result very soon, the Forum waited patiently for a positive outcome and postponed their agitation schedule for October 20,” informed the press release. However, following several “false assurance,” the Forum has now decided to go for the indefinite agitation model. The Forum has maintained that it shall not be held responsible for any “untoward consequences.”

SS Khaplang (File Photo)

of the insurgent group. The veteran leader of NSCN(K) was recently hospitalised due to health issues. According to sources, Myanmar is

helping India with intelligence gathering on the issue. During his visit to Myanmar last week, National Security Advisor Ajit Doval asked the country’s leadership to bring the group to negotiating table. This comes over a week after the government declared NSCN(K) as an unlawful organisation following a Cabinet meeting. The organisation was banned under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act. “In recent times, a lot of explosions and ambushes have been carried out by the organisation. The government of India, after elaborate consideration, has decided to declare NSCN(K) an unlawful organisation for five years,” Prasad said.

Kohima, ocTober 24 (mexN): The sion. Subsequently, the formal political Nagaland Tribes Council (NTC) has given organization with the nomenclature NNC its opinion today that “it is wiser for the Na- was founded in 1946. “Consequently, to ascertain the gengas to accept the reality at the moment.” The two “realities” have been stated by eral public opinion of the Nagas on the isthe NTC to be—(i) To India, (Naga) sover- sue of self determination, the first and so eignty will not be the agenda in any degree far the only Plebiscite was conducted on of agreement either under exclusive or in- 16th May 1951 under the banner of NNC. It clusive arrangement, and (ii) Naga territo- was recorded that 99.9 percent of the Naga people voted in favour of political aspiraries in India will not be amalgamated. Maintaining that “the status quo re- tion in that historical mandate venture,” mains,” the NTC stated that “it has become the NTC noted. It further maintained that “Today, the more of a necessity .. that Nagas in respective State be liberally allowed to chart out Naga Plebiscite is as old as 64 years and it what would be best for themselves with remains valid and relevant. The 64 years old Naga Plebiscite GOI in the manner of United Naga ‘Today, the Naga Plebiscite is as is the only unquesfoundaCouncil of Maniold as 64 years and it remains tionable tion of Naga popur in consultation valid and relevant. The 64 litical issue and its with all stakeholdmovement. Thereers and with one years old Naga Plebiscite fore, no Naga politanother under the is the only unquestionable ical movement can principle of inclubecome unique siveness.” foundation of Naga political or historical if the The president issue and its movement’ Plebiscite of 1951 of NTC, Lendinokis to be subtracted tang Ao, and general secretary, Nribemo Ngullie, stated this from our political standpoint.” The issue of Naga Integration, the today in a press release seeking to adopt a ‘political posture’ following the signing of Council informed, figures in the 16-Point a Framework Agreement between NSCN Memorandum of 1960. The 13th clause (IM) and the Government of India (GoI) in runs as follows: Consolidation of contiguAugust this year. It also stated this keeping ous Naga area - The other Naga tribes inin mind that “Whereas, it is obvious that habiting the areas contiguous to the presthe Plebiscite of 1951 was for sovereignty ent Nagaland be allowed to join Nagaland and not for accord under the Constitution if they so desire. “The history is self explanatory on the of India. Whereas, in the event of the arrival of any political arrangement under the option as added in the clause,” said NTC. Further, “With the above in the backprevailing situation which will not be final, and therefore such should not become ground vis-a-vis the formative ‘Frameroadblock whatsoever to Naga aspiration.” work’ accord between GOI and NSCN The NTC strongly felt that Nagas can- (IM) was now signed on 3rd August, 2015 not afford to undermine the sincerity of at Delhi exclusively between the two enthe GoI at this juncture but “be ready to tities. Nevertheless, as the word ‘frameavail the offer out of willingness as shown work’ itself is inconclusive, the NTC has been closely watching particularly the should it worth the name.” Extrapolating history, the Council much professed inclusiveness by no other stated that the Nagas have a solid politi- than the official representative of GOI, RN cal history. It is 86 years old, dating back Ravi, the Interlocutor as to whether GOI to 1929 when the first political represen- would act in letter and spirit or allow it to tation was submitted to Simon Commis- become just eyewash.”

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Veto under fire ACAUT to Walk Against Corruption Details of Walk from Dimapur to Kohima as Un turns 70

New YorK, ocTober 24 (aFP): Morethan100countriesyesterday challenged Security Council powers to restrict their use of the veto as the United Nations turned 70, with a joint pledge not to oppose resolutions on mass atrocities. The initiative is aimed at avoiding the kind of gridlock that has paralysed the Security Council on Syria, with Russia and China vetoing any attempt to sanction the regime of Bashar al-Assad. With 104 countries on board including Security Council permanent members France and Britain, the “code of conduct” won backing from a majority of the UN’s 193 member states. Supporters of the drive have lobbied countries for months to sign on to the pledge and pointedly announced the outcome on the 70th anniversary of the United Nations. Under the measure, countries commit “not to vote against a credible draft resolution” that seeks to end or prevent genocide, war crimes or crimes against humanity. The code of conduct leaves it to UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon to determine when an outbreak of violence could lead to mass atrocities. Other than the five permanent members, the Security Council has 10 non-permanent members elected for two-year terms who vote on resolutions but have no veto power. Australia, Germany, Italy, Spain and Mexico were also among the pledge signatories, as well as three of the countries set to take up nonpermanent seats in January: Japan, Ukraine and Uruguay. The code was drafted by a group of countries known as the Accountability, Coherence and Transparency group, led by Liechtenstein. Their campaign chimes with a separate French

proposal to restrict the use of the Security Council veto in cases of mass atrocities. France’s idea has won support from 73 countries, but is rejected outright by Russia while China and the United States have reacted coolly.

Veto use offends Human rights groups have applauded the initiative, even though they are realistic about prospects for persuading the big powers to curb their use of the veto. “It may provide a challenge to the misuse of the veto by some permanent members, a misuse that rightly offends so many UN member states,” said Richard Dicker, Human Rights Watch’s director for international justice. “The code could increase the political costs of voting against a credible Security Council resolution in situations of mass atrocity crimes.” The veto power accorded to the P5 dates back to the UN’s foundation, but calls to re-think its use have mounted. Russia and China used their veto power last year to block a resolution asking the International Criminal Court to investigate crimes committed in Syria. Russia’s UN envoy Vitaly Churkin last month dismissed calls for restricting use of the veto as “populist” and said such a proposal was not realistic. Churkin argued that declaring that mass atrocities have occurred could become a political tool, and raised questions about who would be empowered to make that determination. Russia and its predecessor the Soviet Union have used their veto 81 times, while the United States has resorted to the measure 77 times, some 30 of those on Israeli-Palestinian issues alone. Britain has used the veto 32 times, France 18 and China nine times.

DimaPur, ocTober 24 (mexN): The ACAUT Nagaland has thought of another campaign to bring the apathy of the Government of Nagaland towards corruption in the State to world notice. On October 30, ACAUT members and whoever feels strongly against corruption, will ‘Walk Against Corruption’ from Dimapur to reach Kohima on October 31, to culminate with the submission of a memorandum to Governor PB Acharya at the Raj Bhavan. ACAUT Nagaland announced this today in a press release. “Nagaland today is trapped in high corruption equilibrium and though the state Government is presented with evi-

The ‘Walk Against Corruption’ will commence from Chumoukedima on October 30 and the participants will halt at Piphima the same day. The next day, that is, October 31, participants will commence the Walk to Kohima. People from Kohima willing to walk for the event have been requested to gather at Kohima War Cemetary area for the final lap together to Raj Bhavan. Further details shall be brought out at a later date in all the print as well as social media, informed ACAUT Nagaland.

dences of pervasive corruption penetrating into every sphere of our daily lives, the inability or the unwillingness and the very casual attitude of the Government toward this malaise just goes to demonstrate how sick and pervasive corruption has become in the State of Nagaland,” stated the media cell of ACAUT Nagaland today.

“Faced with this Culture of Corruption, the ACAUT Nagaland is of the view that only a moral revolution coupled with court rulings can root out this disease; if not, we as a people are surely headed for social anarchy and our aspirations of a prosperous and Just society a distant dream only.” One of the ways to counter

the culture of corruption, they stated, is through mass awareness campaigns. The exposes on backdoor appointments is one such. The ACAUT Nagaland revealed that “the courts will decide on the fate of the backdoor appointees and the authorities responsible for such is another aspect of the fight against corruption.” The Walk will be another awareness campaign that will coincide with the third anniversary of the October 31 public rally held in Dimapur in 2013. The Walk will be undertaken by few ACAUT Members along with committed well-wishers who strongly feel against corruption, informed ACAUT Nagaland.

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Maldives vice president arrested for high treason

male, ocTober 24 (iaNS): Maldivian Vice President Ahmed Adheeb Abdul Ghafoor was arrested on Saturday after he was charged with “high treason” over his involvement in a blast on a speedboat carrying President Abdulla Yameen Abdul Gayoom last month. Adeeb was in detention and is being charged with high treason, Home Minister Umar Naseer said on Twitter. He was arrested as soon as a flight carrying him from Singapore landed at the Ibrahim Nasir International Airport (INIA), Haveeru online reported. Security has been tightened in the capital Male amid fears of “turmoil” triggered by the arrest, police said. Adeeb has denied all charges. President Abdulla Yameen Abdul Gayoom and First Lady

In this file photo the President of Maldives Abdulla Yameen (Right) is seen here with the Vice President Ahmed Adeeb Abdul Qafoor (Left).

Fathimath Ibrahim were trav- plosion took place. They had elling to Male from the airport returned home that morning on September 28 when the ex- after concluding their visit to

Saudi Arabia to perform the annual Haj pilgrimage. The president was unhurt, but the first lady suffered a spinal fracture while presidential secretary Fathimath Mohamed Solih and bodyguard Abdu Nasir received minor injuries including burns. The first lady still remains in hospital. Three others were also arrested earlier suspected of being involved in the attack. Soon after the blast, speculation began to grow that Adeeb was involved, sources said. Under the Maldivian constitution, the vice-president succeeds the president if he dies, is incapacitated or resigns. Adeeb, the fifth vice president of Maldives, assumed office on July 22. He took charge after his predecessor Mohamed Jameel Ahmed was impeached also due to treason charges.

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Governor Acharya graces St. Joseph’s College Graduation Day

Agriculture Production Commissioner (APC) and commissioner & secretary for agriculture Imkonglemba try his hand during paddy harvest at Tora field, Kezoma recently. System of Rice Intensification (SRI) method under NFSM was adopted by Kezoma farmers, resulting better yield. Photo by Chizokho Vero

DAYO second general conference held

Dimapur, OctOber 24 (mexN): The Dimapur Ao Youth Organisation (DAYO) conducted its second general conference on October 22 at IMC Hall under the theme ‘Righteous Struggle.’ SI Jamir, advisor, Urban Development, Government of Nagaland was the chief guest while Prof A Lanunungsang was the main speaker. The house elected a new team of office bearers, executives and advisor

to lead the Organisation starting 2015. K Longri Imchen, president; Temsu Sanglir, vice president; Meyatoba, general secretary; Toshi Walling, finance secretary; Lanutemsu, information secretary and L Chuba Pongen, Treasurer, will lead the team. DAYO also elected Aotemsu as the convenor of the executive while K Temjen Jamir, I Anungba Sanglir and Moakaba are the advisors to DAYO.

MEx File Exhibition cum farmer’s scientist interaction held

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Dimapur, OctOber 24 (mexN): Exhibition cum farmer’s scientist interaction programme was organised by KVK Dimapur in collaboration with ATMA Dimapur district on October 17. It was organised to popularize recently developed technologies in agriculture while celebrating Technology Week from October 12 to 17. The programme was graced by Mmhonlumo Kikon, Parliamentary Secretary for Labour and Skill development and Border Affairs, Govt. of Nagaland as chief guest.

Awareness prog on steel fabrication Dimapur, OctOber 24 (mexN): Ministry of Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises (MSME), Government of India, Development Institute Dimapur and Quality Council of India (New Delhi) in association with Alaphra Group is organizing a “Lean Manufacturing Awareness Programme on Steel Fabrication” under NMCP on October 27, 11.00 am at Bookmarc conference hall near Hotel Nagi, Dimapur. Kesonyu Yhome (IAS), Deputy Commissioner, Dimapur will grace the function as chief guest. The resource person for the programme is Kamakya Basumatry from Quality Council of India, New Delhi. Interested participants may contact the following for more information – Tali Longchar, Deputy Director I/C, Br. MSME-DI, Dimapur -+91 9402437522 (Mobile).

GMS Bayavii golden jubilee

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KOhima, OctOber 24 (mexN): The golden jubilee celebration of the Government Middle School, Bayavii will take place on November 5 at the school campus, near Census office, Bayavii, Kohima. The celebration will be graced by Khriehu Liezietsu, parliamentary secretary for youth resources & sports, state lotteries, chairman Music Task Force and chairman Kohima DPDB. The function will start from 10:30 AM onwards. Povotso Lohe, former chairman WEC and Ayienla former head teacher will also speak on the occasion. Greetings will be shared by head teacher Caroline Yhome while welcome address will be delivered by WEC chairman Amenla Tonger. The function will be chaired by WEC member L. Asang.

Kohima DPDB members informed KOhima, OctOber 24 (Dipr): The Kohima District Planning and Development Board (DPDB) members have been informed that a special meeting for finalization of LADP 2015-16 schemes has been convened on October 28 in the DPDB conference hall at 12:30 pm. ADC Planning & Member Secretary DPDB Kohima, Ketoho Luho has therefore requested all the members to attend the meeting without fail.

KPC souvenir committee reminds KOhima, OctOber 24 (mexN): The Souvenir Committee of the Kohima Press Club (KPC) reminded all the members to contribute articles for publication in the KPC magazine. The members have been asked to mail the related articles at kohimapressclubmag@ gmail.com by the end of October. All the members have also been requested to submit passport photo along with necessary particular like; name, membership number, media house represent and contact number for publication in the said magazine. It may be recalled that the decision to bring out the KPC magazine has been taken at the KPC general body meeting last month to commemorate 15 years of its existence.

KOhima, OctOber 24 (Dipr): Nagaland University or any other academic institution has a special role to play- to take Nagaland state forward. As for any state or country to march, forward education is very important, stated Governor of Nagaland & Assam PB Acharya while gracing the St. Joseph’s College Graduation Day 2015 on October 24. Emphasizing on skill development, the Governor said that the centre government has formulated skill development among the students of the country and the centre has earmarked 30,000 crore for skill based education at universities with central idea to equip each students with skill so that they become an asset of the country and not liability. Governor said, “Education with skills is crucial in today’s world,” and re-

A section of the students attending the St Joseph’s College Jakhama Graduation Day held on October 24. (DIPR Photo)

ferring to the status of India’s universities in world ranking on top 100, which he said is disheartening as India is home to numerous universities and constitutes 30% of India representing at National Aeronautics and Space Agency (NASA). The Governor said,

“Education should provide knowledge to give wealth with ultimate goal of the students and not just achieving degrees.” He said that state universities were creating “educated unemployed youths” instead of equipping their skills. “Universities should

not only be a centre of knowledge, but also be a centre of developing skills so that the young generations become an asset to the society as our country India.” The Governor while conferring awards to the meritorious students, announced that he would sponsor three

meritorious award from the next academic year onwards in the field of Academic, Sports and overall performance in memory of Mahatma Gandhi, DR ABJ Kalam and Dr T. Ao. Altogether 209 students from B.Com, BA, BSC, and BBA streams graduated.

CWSK generate awareness on social issues

KOhima, OctOber 24 (mexN): The Chakhesang Women Society Kohima (CWSK) organized an awareness programme on social issues on October 17 at the Upper PWD Christian Revival Church, Kohima. The CWSK in a press release stated that seeing the need to address various social issues that are increasingly becoming rampant in present Naga society, this programme was organized for all Chakhesang women and girls residing in Kohima, aged 12 years and above. Resource persons in the first session were Sano Vamuzo (former Chairperson, Nagaland State Com-

mission for Women & Advisor, Naga Mothers’ Association) who spoke on “Current Social Challenges of Women” and Dr. Rüpfühü Rose (Public Health Consultant, Nagaland Health Project, World Bank), who spoke on “Implications of Social Issues on Personal Health.” Anolü Vadeo, President CWSK gave an introduction. Angoilü Nienu, Women Pastor of the Upper PWD CRC said invocation prayer, and Aneile Doulo, Vice President of CWSK, moderated the session. Drawing from biblical stories of women, Sano Vamuzo encouraged all girls and women to live their lives meaningfully and fruit-

fully. She touched upon various social issues faced by women, which are often preventable with proper training in the homes particularly if mothers, who spend more time with their children, can impress upon them the values of life. Lamenting on the chasm between the haves and the havenots, which unfortunately is widening in Naga society, she stressed on the importance of economic independence. She urged women to be duly respectful towards the men, but at the same time, not be naïve about their place in society, and that they should know their statutory rights, as well as their roles.

Dr. Rüpfühü Rose followed with a detailed power point presentation on the implications of social issues on personal health. Some of the topics touched upon were antenatal care, home nutrition, family health planning; he explained various health hazards caused by unhealthy lifestyle. Dr. Rose shared from his work experiences with sex workers, drug addicts, homosexuals, HIV/AIDS patients, STI patients in various districts across Nagaland, and stressed on the need for our people to change our mindset and our lifestyles. The second session was aimed at inspiring and encouraging flower enthusiasts, with

Meyievino Thelüo (Entrepreneur and Florist), speaking on the “Secrets of Flower Arrangement.” Vesapralü Vasa, Vice President of CWSK moderated the session. Thelüo introduced the Nagaland Flower Growers Association to the audience; she informed that the association is planning to expand and have their branches at the district level as well, and encouraged interested persons to enroll. Thelüo spoke about the economic aspects of floriculture and the opportunities for entrepreneurship in the flower business through which women can get employment and earn a living.

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Agri student’s demonstration 9th Changki Senso Education Award ceremony held at Kidima Village beneficial

KOhima, OctOber 24 (mexN): Agri B Sc VII Semester students of School of Agricultural Sciences and Rural Development (SASRD), Nagaland University, Medziphema started their final demonstration at Kidima (Vegetable Village) local ground rostrum on October 23. Kedukhol Pucho, on behalf of the host village said that the villagers learned many new things with the innovation and creative idea, which is practicable for more agricultural product. Dr. KK Jha, Associate Professor of SASRD expressed gratitude for hosting Agri B.Sc. students in the village with the best for providing necessary facilities. The official and subject expert lauded to their students for improving their demonstration and asked them to put in practice and impart for agri farming in days to come what they have learned in their vocational degree course.

The VII Semester of Agriculture B Sc of Nagaland University was selected for course work in the Kezochazou the longest range in Nagaland namely Sakhabama, Kezo Basa, Kezoma and Kidima in the present academic session. The students were divided into four team camping in the different villages for three months for practical course. The exhibition was held on September 18. The first phase of demonstration on October 9 and 10 subjects like Agricultural Extension, Soil Science, Agronomy, Entomology and Plant Pathology. The second phase of demonstration on the subject like Agricultural Economics, Livestock Production and Management, Soil and Water Conservation, Horticulture and Agricultural Engineering, which was scheduled on October 23 and 24. Student community, village leaders, farmer, government official witnessed the demonstration.

mOKOKchuNg, OctOber 24 (mexN): Vice chancellor of Nagaland University, Prof Bolin Kumar Konwar stated that every Indian citizen should follow the life of Dr T Ao, the first football team captain of independent India and also the first Naga Director of Health Services, as he was a torch bearer not only in the field of education, but also in sports. He was speaking as chief guest at the 9th Changki Senso Education Award (CSET) ceremony at Changki village on October 23. Prof. Konwar appreciated the uniqueness of the educational trust award the villagers of Changki has initiated to recognize and encourage Changki natives in the field of education. Citing the example of Dr T Ao, also from Changki village, he said every Indian should emulate his life and his contribution not only in the field of education and sports, but in the field of social service. He stated that Dr. T Ao was not only a gem for Nagas alone, but a perfect ambassador of the

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Vice Chancellor, Nagaland University, Prof Bolin Kumar Konwar with some of the awardees.

entire North East. He also spoke about the history of Changki village and Ahom Kingdom in the past and the good relations they maintain till today and hoped it will continue in the future too. The professor encouraged the students present not to waste a single moment on leisure, instead make one’s work become their leisure and pleasure time by following and

working in their chosen profession. He also asked them to study in life skill based technical oriented institutions and start their own business and enterprises since everyone cannot acquire government jobs. Re p re s e nt i ng t h e awardees, Nagaland High School Leaving Certificate (HSLC) Top 2, Chentisangla Longkumer thanked the CSET for the honour

bestowed upon them. She also paid respect and tribute to her parents and mentors and said that without their efforts and support, she would not have achieved her success. 12 awardees belonging to Changki village were felicitated in this calendar year for their outstanding achievements in the field of education in various national and state competitive exams.

ENWO cultural carnival culminates

Meeting regarding army recruitment rally KOhima, OctOber 24 (Dipr): In view of the forthcoming army recruitment rally from November 4 to 8 at Indira Gandhi Stadium, Kohima, a co-ordination meeting of all concerned officials will be held in the conference hall of DC Kohima on October 28 at 12:00 pm. This was informed in a circular issued by ADC Kohima, Lithrongla Tongpi.

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pfutserO, OctOber 24 (mexN): An awareness programme on registration of beneficiaries under Building and Other Construction Workers (BOCW) Welfare Cess Act 1996 will be organized by Labour Department at Pfutsero Town Hall on October 30, 11:00 am. Therefore, Pfutsero Town Citizen Welfare Forum (PTCWF) convenor, Murhasayi Murao has requested all the people under Pfutsero sub-division and area villages to attend the program with at least 5 delegates each from every village. Details of the benefits and schemes shall be discussed and materials will be disbursed during the session, Murao added.

Mothers displaying exquisite and vibrant costumes of the tribes with traditional and modern touch at the cultural carnival held at NEZCC Complex Dimapur.

Dimapur, OctOber 24 (mexN): The two-day cultural carnival of Eastern Nagaland Women Organisation (ENWO) which was organised in collaboration with NEZCC at NEZCC Complex Dimapur, culminated with a grand finale of ‘Ethnic Regalia.’ Speaking as the chief guest at the closing session, Minister for PHED Tokheho Yepthomi lauded that this was the best women’s program by far and he stressed more of such inclusive

programmes to be organised in the future as well. He further encouraged on preserving the rich culture and history of the land. In his greeting, Minster for Health & Family Welfare and convenor ENLU, P Longon appreciated the organisation & NEZCC for organising such an awesome cultural carnival. He said that Nagaland has unique culture and traditions. This kind of cultural programme gives a platform for the Nagas to learn each

other’s uniqueness and that it fosters unity and oneness among us. He commented that Eastern Nagaland is intelligent, artistic and hard working. Earlier in the morning session, R. Tohanba, Minister for Eco & Statistics & Municipal Affairs and Wabang Jamir IPS, IGP (Range) also greeted and appreciated the ENWO for organising such an event. The ‘Ethnic Regalia’ featured mothers of all ages displaying the

exquisite and vibrant costumes of the tribes with traditional and modern touch and the powerful renditions of soulful songs of different genre. It may be mentioned that this cultural carnival was aimed at sharing a glimpse of the rich and vibrant culture, traditions, customs, costumes, crafts, Ethnic cuisine and music if Eastern Nagaland. It also gave a platform for the rural women community of Eastern Nagaland to display and

promote their cultural products. The chief guest presented the winners of the competition in various category - Weaving, Bead Making, Cuisine, ENWO Mekhala, etc. The grand function came to a close with ENWO officials reaffirming themselves to continue and jointly work together towards collective peaceful coexistence among all the Nagas through promising prayer song “Lord make us instruments of your peace”.

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Kidnapped IB officer, merchant's IAF opens Walong Advanced Landing Ground bodies recovered in Meghalaya shillONg, OctOber 24 (iANs): The body of an Intelligence Bureau officer and a cloth merchant, kidnapped by tribal Garo militants exactly one month back, were recovered from a village in Meghalaya's South Garo Hills district on Saturday, police said. "We have recovered the body of Intelligence Bureau officer Bikash Singh and cloth merchant Kamal Saha, who were kidnapped and killed by A'chik Songna An'pachakgipa Kotok (ASAK) militants, from a forest area in South Garo Hills district," Meghalaya police chief Rajiv Mehta told IANS. He said a police team led by Deputy Superintendent

of Police Chauenlai Sangma recovered the bodies from a pit about two kilometre from Bolchugre village, bordering Bangladesh, and about 450 km from Shillong here. "We have exhumed the two dead bodies and they have been taken to Baghmara (the district headquarters of South Garo Hills) for autopsy," Mehta said. ASAK militants kidnapped the two on September 24 at gunpoint from an area between Ampangre and Panda reserve forest. . The ASAK, whose name means "vanguard of Garoland" and are fighting for a separate Garoland, had denied involvement in the kidnapping, but an obscure

North east Briefs

Meghalaya Church leader allegedly loses Rs 24.8 lakh in cyber scam New Delhi, OctOber 24 (AgeNcies): Another case of cyber fraud came to light when Fr Richard Iawphniaw of Nongstoin Service Society, West Khasi Hills lodged a complaint after allegedly having been duped of Rs 24.81 lakh. According to his complaint, he received an email from one Fr John Yatam, Executive Director, Scottish Catholic International Aid Fund (SCIAF) on May 16, which promised donations of up to 950,000 pounds for the underprivileged section of the society. The mail asked him to deposit Rs 24,81,140 as registration fees in order to receive the donations. Police said that Fr Iawphniaw deposited the amount but hasn’t received any donation till date.

Rhinos stray out of Kaziranga JOrhAt, OctOber 24 (Pti): Two rhinos have strayed out of Kaziranga National Park and have created panic at Majuli island. A stray rhino from Kaziranga National Park was creating panic in the southernmost part of Majuli island in upper Assam, a senior Forest Department official said. Jorhat district forest officer Sapan Saikia today said the two rhinos had strayed out from the Park's Agoratoli extension area in Numaligarh about six days ago and had lost their way. They have wandered into the southernmost part of Majuli island and have created panic among the people at Pogola Chapori, Konkha Chapori and Dhudang Chapori. The animals are in a confused state as locals are making loud noises to chase them away, Saikia said. "We have guided one back towards Kaziranga, we are trying our best to send the other towards KNP. "But we are keeping a strict vigil on his movement as poachers may take undue advantage," he said. The forest officer suspected that poachers may have chased out the two adult rhinos from the Park's extension areas causing them to stray into the world's largest river island.

militant outfit - the Bangladesh Tiger Force claimed to have killed the two men. In an e-mail to the media, its 'commander-in-chief' Dallim Islam said that the officer and the cloth merchant were "executed in revenge for atrocities against Bangla nationals" in the border region. Meghalaya Police and intelligence agencies maintained that the ASAK militants were behind the abduction. "We have identified the ASAK militants who are the prime accused in kidnapping and killing the IB official and the cloth merchant. It is just a matter of time that they (ASAK militants) will be arrested," said a senior police official said.

KOhimA, OctOber 24 (mexN): The Walong Advanced Landing Ground (ALG) in Arunachal Pradesh, which was abandoned after the 1962 India-China War, has become operational. The reconstruction for the ALG started in 2013 to make it fully Air Operational. The IAF's Air Officer Commanding-in-Chief Eastern Air Command, Air Marshal C Hari Kumar, inaugurated the restored Walong ALG on October 23 The PRO (Def), Kohima Lt Col Emron Musavi in a press release said the project was very closely monitored by the Chief Engineer, Northeastern Projects and Works Department at Headquarters Eastern Air IAF's Air Officer Commanding-in-Chief Eastern Air Command, Air Marshal C Hari Kumar, Command resulting in its inaugurating the restored Walong ALG on October 23. (PIB Defence Photo)

Darjeeling railway station lights up in UN blue Arms & ammunition seized in Mizoram KOlKAtA, OctOber 24 (iANs): The Darjeeling Himalayan Railway (DHR), a World Heritage site and a key tourist attraction in West Bengal's Darjeeling, was lit United Nations (UN) blue at sunset on Saturday to mark the 70th anniversary of the world body. The DHR was constructed in 1879 on the hill cart road in Darjeeling in the hills of north Bengal, and opened two years later. It is the oldest hill passenger railway in India. "The Darjeeling railway station was lit up blue on Friday and it will be lit up today (Saturday) as well around sunset," an official of DHR told IANS.

DHR, 134-year-old site, joins Unesco listed over 200 world's most iconic landmarks, including the Great Pyramids of Giza in Egypt, under the UN Blue initiative. The UN has its own official shade of light blue, which identifies the organisation around the world. UN peacekeepers are unofficially known as blue helmets and blue berets, and the colour also forms the background of the UN flag. October 24 marks the day the United Nations came into existence when China and a majority of the UN's 51 founding members ratified the UN Charter in San Francisco.

hAflONg, OctOber 24 (Pti): Niranjan Hojai of BJP was elected as the new Chief Executive Member of the North Cachar Hills Autonomous Council (NCHAC) in Dima Hasao district today, ending the two week-long deadlock in the Council. NCHAC Chairman Ngamrothang Hmar declared Hojai as the 20th new Chief Executive Member after 24 members -- 18 of BJP and six Independents -- of the 30-Mem-

a massive distrust had formed between the two communities. Today, that chasm is being filled slowly by the humble football. In Assam, where football already sees a large following, it is not very difficult to motivate the youth to take up the ball instead of a gun, officials say. But the change in environment is palpable. "A decade ago people were scared to come out of their homes to the streets. This is one of the

ber Council voted in his favour. Only three of the six Congress Members were present in the House today. As per directions of Assam Governor P B Acharya, a special session of the Autonomous Council was called today for constituting the new executive committee especially for electing the new Chief Executive Member following resignation of Debojit Thousen of the ruling

highest insurgency affected areas," said Sports Authority of India official Subhash Basumatary. A relentless operation of the security forces led by Indian Army in lower Assam for nearly a year has broken the back bone of the NDFB militants, security officials say. Most militant commanders and cadres have been either neutralised or arrested, restoring a sense of peace, they say. Yet this, they say, is the phase

Congress last week after 18 Council members joined the BJP. These 18 members on October 10 had urged the Governor for a session so that Thousen could face a no-confidence motion. On October 17, the day of the no-trust motion, Congress members and Debojit Thousen were absent though all the 18 members who had joined BJP were present. Thousen along with his deputy Tushar Kanti Deb

when the militant groups try to recruit youths from the area. In a bid to thwart the efforts, the Indian Army has taken to promoting football. "Today we have a spectacular victory and have put almost all NDFB Militant behind bars. Peace has been restored we can say. Now we are trying to build," said Lieutenant General Sarath Chand, General Officer Commanding of Gajraj 4 Corp of Indian Army that looks after Lower Assam.

Bacardi NH7 Weekender 2015 opens in Shillong LOST NOTICE I, Imtitola Keitzar am applying for duplicate copy of P.U. (Sc) Admit Card, Marksheet & Pass Certificate, B.Sc Admit Card, Marksheets & Pass Certificate as they were burnt in a fire incident 1. Name : Imtitola Keitzar 2. F/Name : Temsu Keitzar 3. NU Regd. No : 9711123 of 1997-98 4. P.U (Sc) Roll No: 93180 5. B.Sc Roll No : F0214166 Borkung Hrangkhawl and DJ Ina Zhimo performing at the Bacardi NH7 Weekender at Shillong on October 24. (NH7 Weekender Offical Facebook Photos)

shillONg, OctOber 24 (AgeNcies): The sixth edition of the happiest music festival - Bacardi NH7 Weekender 2015 kicked off its first chapter this year from the picturesque Shillong today (24 October, 2015). Thousands of music lovers from all over Shillong and surrounding cities thronged to RBDSA Sports Complex in Bhoirymbong to catch some of the biggest international and Indian acts. The two-day fest which promises an exciting fare for music lovers was graced by the eminent Mukul Sangma, Chief Minister of Meghalaya. The first day of the festival in the hills of Shillong saw a diverse and incredible lineup of both Indian and international artists. Right from iconic artists like The Wailers who have performed all over the world to the great Indian voice of Parikrama who mesmerised the audience with their fusion tunes, the first day of the Shillong leg had it all. Popular home-grown band Imphal Talkies wowed the crowd with their fervour and fresh music. Shaa’ir + Func brought thousands to their feet to dance, sway, and take in the enriching experience. Along with some great music and a breath-taking view, this year’s festival also featured the Engrave’s Maker’s Market. This unique Bazaar is a specially curated space for

AizAwl, OctOber 24 (iANs): Assam Rifles' troopers seized eight sophisticated assault rifles and twelve loaded magazines in Mizoram, police said here on Saturday. Police suspect that the arms and ammunition might have been smuggled from neighbouring Myanmar. "Acting on a tip-off, the Assam Rifles' jawans while carrying out the raid between Keitum and Khaw-

Hojai elected as new NC Hills CEM

In Assam, How Football is Beating Militancy guwAhAti, OctOber 24 (NDtV): A year ago, to expect a group of Bodo and Adivasi boys play a football match together in parts of lower Assam would be fairly far-fetched. But last week in Kokrajhar, that is exactly what they did. After nearly a hundred people from the Adivasi community were massacred in different parts of Bodoland by the National Democratic Front of Bodoland or NDFB,

completion in a record time of 21 months. Close supervision and active monitoring by Project Monitoring Group (PMG) made it possible to complete it in record time despite difficult location and natural obstacles in sustaining supply of material and machinery, it added. The revived Walong ALG, the PRO added, besides supporting Air Operations and will also facilitates the administration in the management of border areas. It will also provide air support in responding to the natural calamities, casualties’ evacuation, humanitarian assistance and supply of equipment and ration to the troops posted in far flung areas.

artists, craftspeople, DIYers from across India to showcase their creative products. From hand-woven baskets and beaten metalware, to funky tees, fashion accessories, jewelry, bags, art, home décor and more, this smorgasbord of unique products from a variety of makers caught the fancy of everyone present there. One of the other attractions that the festival goers fancied is the food. Needless to say, day-1 of the first ever edition of Shillong Weekender was revolutionary in all aspects right from music to natural beauty and food. Day 2 has gamut of experiences to look forward to with the much-anticipated metal legends Megadeth along with Indian favourites Lou Majaw & Friends, Kailasa, Bhayanak Maut, Scribe, Swarathama, Nucleya and many more. Over the last five years, Bacardi NH7 Weekender has grown to be one of the country’s most loved musical weekends representing Bacardi India and Only Much Louder’s commitment to giving fans unforgettable musical experiences - a reflection of the untameable spirit of the festival. This year, over 150 artists will play at the Bacardi NH7 Weekender’s five editions – Shillong, Kolkata, Delhi, Pune and Bengaluru.

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had submitted their resignation letters from the Autonomous Council the day before to the NCHAC Chairman. Following this, the Governor called a special session today to elect a new Chief Executive Member. Eighteen BJP members and six Independents voted for him as the CEM.

lailung villages in Serchhip district seized the arms and ammunition from two Mizo men early Friday. Both were arrested," district police chief Lalringdika told reporters. The border villages are around 120 km south of state capital Aizawl. The arms and ammunition include five AK47s, three AK-56s and twelve magazines loaded with AK series rifles' cartridges. Senior police and intelligence

officials are interrogating the smugglers - Hmingchunga, 55, and Vanpuilala, 30. This is the second big seizure of arms by the Assam Rifles in six months. Earlier, they confiscated eight US-made M4 rifles in Champhai district near the Myanmar border. Mizoram, which shares a 510 km border with Myanmar and a 318 km frontier with Bangladesh, has become a corridor for arms' smuggling.

OKING HOSPITAL, KOHIMA NEUROLOGY AND CARDIOTHORACIC CAMP On 26/10/15 Dr. A.R. Baruah DNB (Neurology) and Dr. Bikash Rai Das DNB (Cardiothoracic) from GNRC - Guwahati Contact -: 0370-2290080 for registration

21ST LT.NyAMO LOTHA & LT.DANIEL LOTHA MEMORIAL FOOTbALL RUNNING TROPHy 2015 ORGANISED by DIMAPUR LOTHA STUDENTS’ UNION Venue: State Stadium Dimapur Near D.C.Court Junction

Date: 2nd to 7th Nov 2015

Registration open Registration Fee : `2,500 + `500 (for security yellow card & red card awardees) Total : `3,000/- (three thousand) only. Champion : `50,000/- with citation & Running Trophy. Runners-Up : `30,000/- with citation & Running Trophy. There will also be an individual award. Forms available @ 1. N. Grocery Shop Near Lotha Hoho Ki D.C. Court Junction 2. Kiran Sports Nyamo Lotha Road Dimapur. N.B. 1. Players should be bonafide Lotha only. 2. Fixture will be held on 31st Oct 2015 at 2:00 pm. DLSU office Lotha Hoho Ki, which also will be the last date for submission of forms. For Details Please Contact: +91-9862530532/ 9615670127

APPRECIATION The Organizing Committee of the 16th NSF Martyrs Memorial Trophy and the Angami Students’ Union (ASU) acknowledges all those who have selflessly contributed to the success of the recently concluded tourney. We express regret for not being able to thank each individual personally. We convey our heartfelt gratitude to:

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13. Thepfüneitho Rio 14. Kesunyü Yhome 1. Y. Vikheho Swu, Minister 15. Neiphrolie Chatsu Roads & Bridges 2. Neiba Kronu, Parliamentary 16. Alun Hangsing 17. Elizebeth Ngullie Secretary, Planning Coordination & Evaluation Cell 18. Eyongol Natso 19. Zavehe Nyekha

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1. L.L. Doungel(IPS), DGP Nagaland 2. Temjen Toy (IAS) Principal Secretary to C.M. 3. Thejao Vihienuo, Mission Director RMSA 4. Er. Krosü APD SIPMIU 5. Joseph Hesso S.P. Kohima 6. Vizopal Chaya, President Referee Association Kohima.

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Er. Ketuzo Peseyie Er. Vikeduolie Mepfuo Nosazol Charles Kevipodi Sophie K. Kire Pankaj Kumar, Chief Secretary 7. Zotuo Kire 8. Avituo Sekhose 9. Er. Subong 10. Neilasa Sopfü 11. D.P. Angami 12. Er. Khose Sale

1. NSF 2. Akho Neikha, Proprietor Theja Service Station 3. Er. Kevisekho Kruse 4. Zhavito Rhutso 5. Kelhou Suohu 6. Er. Puthuto Natso 7. Alezo Kense 8. M.K. Angami

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Meanwhile, the organizing committee invites all the well wishers, patrons, ASU seniors to join a picnic on Oct 31, 2015 at Kidima and reach ASU Office by 9:00 am for departure.

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Germans have a burning need for more garbage MAGDEBURG, OctOBER 24 (tWJ): Each day, trucks roll into this city filled with the latest hot import from the streets of Manchester, England: garbage. The destination is a power plant that makes a business of turning trash into electricity, or as it touts in a brochure, “spinning straw into gold.” The straw in this case is large, pillowy blobs of rubbish, neatly wrapped in plastic. “Like a marshmallow,” beams Rolf Oesterhoff, manager of the MHKW Rothensee waste-to-energy plant. A waste not, want not attitude mixed with a national zeal for recycling has led to an awkward problem for Germany: It isn’t producing enough of its own trash. Over the past decade, heaps of garbage-burning power plants and composting facilities were built throughout Germany as the country shut off all its landfills to new household trash. But instead of growing, as many thought it would, household-waste production flattened, in part because sparing Germans edged their alreadyhigh recycling rate even higher. Taken with the effects of a declining population and the global recession, plants in Germany were left short millions of tons of garbage a year, a quandary for companies that depend on a steady stream of rubbish to keep the lights on. So the country turned to its trashier neighbors. Now by boat and by truck, waste is piling in from England, Ireland, Italy and Switzerland, among others, to plants, where it gets burned and converted to electricity that keeps German households on the grid. In Magdeburg, about 100 miles from Berlin, the trash is converted to electricity for one-third of the city, and heating for roughly 50,000 homes. The imports are made possible by a European Union directive to gradually phase out landfills. That has led to higher taxes on landfill use in countries like Great Britain, making the trans-border shipping

An MHKW Rothensee waste-to-energy power plant converts trash into electricity and heating for citizens of Magdeburg, Germany.

Upcycling Deluxe GmbH, one of a half dozen of socalled “upcycling” stores in Berlin. They take old clothing and other refuse and reconstitute it as chic handicrafts and apparel— at a less-than-trashy price. Among its offerings: caps made from burlap coffee bean sacks ($44), lamps crafted from tea cups ($67 to $78) and car air bags reborn as laptop cases ($67). Even at the Magdeburg power plant, recycling is a big deal. When the boilers are cleaned, metal from the coals is picked out with magnets, while the remaining ash is sold to an asphalt company, being reborn in the form of German roads. So when it comes to importing trash, this culture of refuse reduction makes some Germans wary of cleaning up the rest of Europe’s mess. First, there is the issue of odor. When Irish garbage piled up, lying unmoved for weeks, near a pier in the midsize port city of Bremerhaven in northern Germany last year, the light smell turned to a wafting stench, and residents grew queasy. “It was a terrible time… it smelled so awful,” said Karlheinz Michen, a member of the Bremerhaven city council. “There were so many flies in the area.” Politicians intervened, and the trash moved on to its final destination of Hamburg. Hamburg used to favor

economically feasible. Yet while the Netherlands and Sweden have made a business out of importing and processing their neighbors’ waste, rising rubbish imports are causing a backlash in Germany, where recycling and generally reducing waste is something of a national obsession. The reverence of reduction dates back decades. In 1991, Germany passed a sweeping law that institutionalized recycling, one that helped inspire movements in other countries including the U.S., where about 34% of waste is now recycled. Today, the recycling rate here counts among the highest in the world, by some measures, at roughly 65% of household trash. Within houses and apartments, kitchen waste bins can have four or more compartments for sorting various categories of recycling. Further down the rubbish chain, communal containers in the courtyards or basements of apartment buildings span almost the full rainbow spectrum: In Berlin, there are different-colored bins for clear, brown and green glass, yellow bins for some plastic—but not all— brown bins for organic refuse, blue ones for paper and cardboard—but not all—and black or gray bins for everything else. “We are a German generation that grew up with recycling,” said Stefan Korn, a 30-year-old Berlin resident. Mr. Korn is a founder of the boutique

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A total grant of Rs 1 lakh crore, from the Centre, state and ULBs, is likely to account for just 20% of the required funding for the mission, which provides firms like state-owned NBCC various infrastructure development opportunities Eyeing a share of the pie in the Smart Cities mission, the National Building Construction Corporation (NBCC), the listed Central public sector undertaking, has decided to partner the development of 15 to 20 of the 100 Smart Cities in the country. The NBCC has already communicated its plans in writing to the 98 Smart City candidates selected so far and have held meetings with a quarter of them. The total grant of Rs 1 lakh crore, from the Centre, state and the urban local bodies (ULBs), will account for merely 20 per cent of the required funding for the mission that is aimed at a better use of technology in basic service and infrastructure provision in 100 chosen cities. To implement the project, each ULB is expected

to form a Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV) with the state government where the two retain a 50 per cent equity share. Stake holding for the remaining half can be with private investors. Anoop Kumar Mittal, NBCC chairman & managing director, said that the agency is looking for a share in the 50 per cent component that will be part of the private investors’ kitty. “Many foreign investors might find it safer to partner with a governmental company,” said Mittal. NBCC, which is listed on the Bombay Stock Exchange and the National Stock Exchange, has been one of the key beneficiaries of the Smart Cities project with the government company’s shares rallying the day the mission was announced. Officials said that in cases where it is unable to be part of the SPV, which requires each partner to invest some equity, it might also explore the possibility of being a project management consultant. In such cases, its focus would be mainly on Smart City projects that look at rede-

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NEW DElhi, OctOBER 24 (REUtERs): Honda Cars India on Friday said it will recall 3,879 units of continuously variable transmission (CVT) variant of its popular City sedan in India to update software. The recall, a part of a global exercise, will affect City manufactures from February-November 2014. The recall is to “update the software that manages the continuously variable transmission (CVT) as part of Honda’s recall campaign in several regions globally,” the company said in a statement. It added that CVT control software will be updated to optimize the Hydraulic Pressure applied to the CVT. The software will be updated free of cost at the car maker’s dealerships across India from Oct. 24

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quire an investment of Rs 20,000 crore to Rs 30,000 crore. The way to generate this money is not through user charges or taxes but through land monetisation,” said Mittal. The much-contentious monetisation of urban land has so far involved auction of public land to private developers or allowing them additional construction rights in exchange of the government charging a premium amount. The NBCC has in recent past resorted to monetisation land in its Delhi-based redevelopment projects. The PSU saw a major shift in its role recently, going from basic road and infrastructure construction to taking up major redevelopment projects in East Kidwai Nagar or New Moti Bagh and the ongoing project of turning Karkardooma in East Delhi into a subSmart City.

The recall is to “update the software that manages the continuously variable transmission (CVT) as part of Honda’s recall campaign in several regions globally,” the company said in a statement. It added that CVT control software will be updated to optimize the Hydraulic Pressure applied to the CVT. The software will be updated free of cost at the car maker’s dealerships across India from October 24, 2015. The company said it will communicate directly with the customers. Additionally, customers can check whether their car is covered under (Azu) Avolu Vero this campaign by submitting their Thanks for always taking 17 character alpha-numeric Vehicle care of me. Take care of yourself Identification Number (VIN) on the today! special microsite, which has been -Your loving daughter Yolu Vero created on the company’s website.

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velopment or retrofitting models. The NBCC has tieups with government bodies such as Korea Land & Housing Corporation and Construction Industry Development Board in Malaysia as well as with technology solution provider IBM which it aims to extend to its involvement in the mission. Mittal said that the list of partner cities will be selected once the detailed project reports of the Smart Cities are submitted to the Ministry of Urban Development (MoUD) by end of the year. Based on the merit of DPRs, the ministry is expected to choose a maximum of 20 cities for priority funding. “Since our target is at least 15 per cent of the total cities, to begin with, we will take up about three cities from amongst the ones that are chosen in the first phase. We estimate that each Smart City will re-

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importing waste, and the city had a small contract with an English city to take care of its trash. But Hamburg city officials—feeling embarrassed about their relatively low recycling rate of about 40%—made a big push to improve it. That meant less trash, which meant shutting down one waste-to-energy plant, leaving less free capacity. Closures like those in Hamburg are happening around the country for older and inefficient plants—welcome news for plants that can go on to charge higher prices to municipalities to dispose of their trash. “We are definitely in a good mood,” said Peter Werz, spokesman for EEW Energy from Waste, which owns the Magdeburg plant. The mood is a shift from three to four years ago, when the German price for waste was far lower—around $35 per ton compared with $55 to $80 per ton today, according to Tolvik Consulting. Ultimately, such capacity reductions and rising waste prices may make it uneconomical for neighboring countries to ship their trash to Germany. But with declining trash production at home and other EU countries still phasing out landfills, the Magdeburg plant remains open, provided it has the space, to future imports of others’ waste. “Not their waste,” corrects Mr. Werz. “Their energy.”

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Lotha Hoho's PIL ‘not consented’: LLRPO Magnum Opus: Art & Music Festival Wokha, october 24 (MexN): The Lotha Lower Range Public Organisation (LLRPO) today alleged that the Public Interest Litigation (PIL) filed in the Gauhati High Court, Kohima Bench against oil extraction at Changpang and Tssori village by Mhao Humtsoe and Mhondamo Ovung in the name of Lotha Hoho, Wokha is “self styled and not consented.” “The covert reasons and

interests to put on halt the oil and gas business and to suppress the rights of the people is condemned in the strongest manner,” said a statement from LLRPO general secretary, R Kemerio Yanthan and a/president, Chenirao Jami. LLRPO maintained that the landowners of Changpang and Tssori village have expressed time and again their desire to stand by the decision of the Nagaland government and

so is the wish of the people of the region. Meanwhile, an emergency meeting was held regarding the issue on October 23 in Bhandari Town, wherein it was resolved to appeal to the petitioners to withdraw the PIL in the interest of the people. It also resolved to reaffirm the resolution of October 12, 2012, where the decision of the Nagaland government with regard to oil and gas

was vouched. To pave way for the resumption of oil activities and as decided in the emergent meeting held in Kohima on October 19, the statement stated, the petitioners should waste no time to withdraw the PIL in the interest of all. Failing to withdraw the PIL, the people of Lotha Lower Range will be compelled to take drastic steps, the LLRPO cautioned.

Morung Express News Dimapur | October 24

Magnum Opus: Art & Music Festival, the result of collaboration between the Act of Kindness (AOK) Movement and the NEZCC kicked-off at the NEZCC Stone Garden, Dimapur on October 24. During the two-day event, artists of various art forms will exhibit their works. Poets, painters, photographers and musicians have converged for the event. Leaders of Lenti Aier, a core memWatsü Mungber of the AOK Movement dang and said that the concept is well-wishers led by President to bring together various Moachila during Naga artists under one the cleanliness platform, while providing drive called by an opportunity to exhibit the women’s their works. “The art form organization in Mokokchung may be different but at the town on October core of it all is expression” 24. The cleanliof thought and ideas. Statness drive was ing that art can be an inorganized on strument of change, Aier account of 125 years of Mokoksaid that the artists through chung town. their art can act as agents of change. Lipokmar Tzudir, Director of the NEZCC, speaking at the event, described art as not only a medium to be appreciabove sea level, which is ated but also a medium to higher than Japfü by 18 me- express many messages. tres, according to a release from the Forum. The forum conducted medical camp at Weziho on October 22 to provide rural people single window ac- DiMaPur, october cess to various specialized 24 (DiPr): The 65th generdoctors such as Medicine, al conference of the women ENT, and Gyanaegologist. department of Kyong BapNew team of PGOF of- tist Churches Association ficer bearers for the next (KBES) started on October tenure (2016-2017) was 23 at Lotha Baptist Church also selected: President - Er. Diphupar under the theme, Fineson Pojar, Vice Presi- “The Cross in Women Mindent - Rhosietho Ngouri, istry.” Executive Secretary Gen. Secretary - Ar. Tarachu of KBES, Rev. MC Kithan Fithu, Jt. Secy - Er. Chutsüsie formally launched the Po, Finance Secretary - Er. three-day programme. Chirhotho Nyusou, TreaWomen leader of Kosurer - Er. R Shurhotho Nyu- hima Lotha Baptist Church, sou, Secretary, Info. Public- Nyanchumi Kithan, the ity and Stats - Ditho Katiry. main speaker on the first

Uphold principle of ‘One Person One Vote’: Neihu C Thur Meluri, october 24 (MexN): Home Commissioner of Nagaland Neihu C Thur has advised the Pochury apex organizations, including village council chairmen, to maintain clean electoral roll in their respective villages and uphold the principle of ‘One person One Vote’. Speaking at the 12th general conference of the Pochury Gazetted Officers’ Forum (PGOF) as the main speaker, Thur also emphasized on the need and importance of preserving wildlife and forest. He pointed out that Pochury area is well known for its mineral resources and rich biodiversity. The PGOF conference

was held from October 21 to 23 at Meluri with the theme “Change. Challenge. Opportunity.” Touching on the theme, Thur said, change should start with oneself and not others. “Our fundamental motive must be the welfare and well being of the people and not our own welfare. We should accept the challenges before us and deliver service to the people.” As government servant, he said, “when we are given authority we need to take the opportunity to dispense our duty sincerely, honestly and be role model for others to emulate.” He further urged the forum to serve the people with clear vision and purpose.

The main session was chaired by Sievitho Katiry, General Secretary, while welcome address was delivered by Nyusietho Nyuthe, President. Short speech was delivered by Penthü Pochury, Pochury Hoho and Rholetho Ngouri, President, Pochury VCC Union and vote of thanks by Dr. Watsutho Nyuthe, treasurer. On October 21, PGOF undertook an expedition to Mol Len Peak in order to ascertain the altitude of Mol Len peak and compare its relative height with other peaks in the State such as Saramati, Japfü etc. The height of Mol Len peak using GPS device recorded an altitude of 3066 metres

Act of Kindness members and artists with NEZCC director, Lipokmar Tzudir (front third from left) on October 24.

While stating that there is scope and opportunity to sustain oneself through the arts, Tzudir said that artists could avail the benefits of various govern-

ment-sponsored schemes promoting the arts. “Hope the talent you have would be used to advocate change… highlighting the scenario of

the times.” He further informed that the NEZCC is in the process of opening an online portal via which artistes can exhibit their works.

KBES women department’s general conference day, while speaking on the theme said that all believers have close attachment with the cross because of the fact that Love of God was channelized to us through the cross. She reminded the women to always carry the cross close to their hearts and to let it remain as part of their body. Harping on the role of women, the speaker said that the first priority as a mother should be on family salvation stating that salvation must start at home. Deputy Director, Agri-

culture Department, Jacob Yanthan while exhorting the congregation termed women as special creation of God possessing numerous qualities. He also reminded them that they have huge responsibilities in shaping the society. “While shaping the society we should know the will of God and seek God’s guidance,” he advised. Highlights of the inaugural programme included special numbers presented by Conference Choir,

Wokha Town Nkonjan, and theme song by KBES Women Department. CNY Diphupar presented colourful choreography welcoming the delegates. Women leader of Chandalashung (B) Baptist Church Orenponi Kikon read the scripture, while women leader of Aree Old Baptist Church Rabolo Ezung invoked God’s blessings. All together 105 delegates from different churches are participating in the conference.

SBM Mokokchung appeals to make cleanliness a way of life World of Titan in Dimapur celebrates MokokchuNg, oc- liness our way of life and engage ourselves in keeping kokchung a clean district. account of Swachh Bharat tober 24 (MexN): make keeping our sur- our towns, villages, com- Let us mobilize ourselves Mission and called upon ten years; offers ten percent discount Swachh Bharat Mission (SBM), Mokokchung district has called upon the people of the district to engage in keeping their respective localities clean and hygienic. “Let us develop a hygienic lifestyle, make clean-

roundings neat a routine,” appealed SBM chairman of Mokokchung district, MB Longkumer, and brand ambassador of SBM Mokokchung & Mon, Supongmeren Jamir in a release. “Cleanliness is a part of our custom and therefore let us

MEx FILE Winners of ANCSU essay competition

pounds, colonies, neighbourhoods and households clean without being told to.” The release also urged to engage with the understanding that it benefits one and all. “Let us encourage each other as we endeavour to make Mo-

without any expectation for resources from any external agencies to keep our surroundings clean.” SBM Mokokchung district further lauded all the agencies, groups and individuals who have till date come forward to act on

Holy Eucharist on top of Mount Saramati

kohiMa, october 24 (MexN): The All Nagaland College Students’ Union (ANCSU) conducted an essay competition as part of its 17th biennial general conference on the topic “Professionalism and hard work towards achieving sustainable economy.” Tsumian from Kohima Science College, Jotsoma emerged the winner, while Imkongnukla Ao of Patkai Christian College and Temjenchila Jamir of Kohima College were declared second and third winners respectively.

Young mothers’ seminar held at Changtongya MokokchuNg, october 24 (DiPr): Two-day Young Mothers’ seminar was held from October 21 to 22 at Changtongya. The seminar was organized by Changtongya Town Baptist Church with the theme “Tekumkum Tetsu”. Resource person during the seminar were Temsula Lemturjmpur and Rev. Dr. Narola Imchen, ETC. Altogether, 90 young mothers attended the seminar.

every responsible citizen to continue to engage in the mission. It applauded the effort of Watsü Mungdang which conducted mass cleanliness drive in Mokokchung town today on account of 125 years of Mokokchung town.

During ‘Doxology’ of the Holy Mass at Mount Saramati.

kiPhire, october 24 (MexN): Catholic youth of St. Peter’s Parish, Kiphire (36 persons) and teaching faculty of Loyola Higher Secondary School, Kiphire (35 persons) made it to the top of Mount Saramati, the

highest peak in Nagaland (12601 feet), on October 22 and 23 respectively. A press release from Rev. Fr. Loyola Antony stated that it was a moment of joy and triumph for everyone. The greatest joy expe-

rienced by all the Catholic youth, it added, was not merely reaching the top of the mountain, but the privilege to celebrate the Holy Eucharist there. Commenting on the experience of climbing the mountain, one of the youth said, “It’s once in a life-time experience and I feel great to be part of the many who have climbed this historic peak,” the release quoted. Another trekker remarked, “The joy of having reached the top of Saramati Peak makes me forget all the pains and fears that I went through during the journey. Though the pain on my body is still there, I don’t mind them because despite my physical weakness, it was an occasion for me to prove my mental strength.”

World of Titan store at Nyamo Lotha Road, Dimapur.

DiMaPur, october 24 (MexN): World of Titan in Dimapur is offering flat 10% discount on all products throughout this week from October 26 to 31 as it celebrates 10 years of its existence. A press release from Sanjay Sethi from World of Titan recollected that the store was inaugurated on October 30, 2005, the auspicious Dhan Teras. Then, there were no retail stores

in the city and the decision to carry on with the dream store was a challenging one, according to the release. “We were excited to be the first exclusive retail showroom in the state. Like a baby, it has grown, providing more brands, crazy collections for men, women, youngsters and kids, doing the best to ensure the happiness of our customers,” it stated. The priority,

the release said, has been to assist those who insisted on value of time and discipline. Acknowledging that it has been a very beautiful journey so far, the store expressed belief that it will stay the same with the love and support of the customers. It further thanked the customers for being the “best customers any store could ask for.”

NSEAOA reiterates demand for work distribution between principal, HM at GHSS

Rev. Dr. Khehovi Shohe, Director, Sümi Baptist Convention unveiled the monolith of the silver jubilee of All Sümi Baptist Pastors’ Union (SBPU) at Kitami Model Village under Pughoboto on October 23. About 400 pastors from three church associations, namely WSBAK, SBAK and SABAK are participating in the jubilee being held under the theme “Qepüxü kulu Qeu”. The jubilee celebration will culminate on October 25.

kohiMa, october 24 (MexN): In the backdrop of NGHSSEA opposing two heads in the Government Higher Secondary Schools, Nagaland School Education Administrative Officers’ Association (NSEAOA) today requested the government to issue order of assignment between Principals and Headmasters in the GHSSs at an early date as recommended by State level committee. In a rejoinder to the Nagaland Government Higher Secondary School Employees Association (NGHSSEA) statement, NSEAOA stated that School Education department was headed by

the cadre officers of elementary and secondary since its inception until GHSS were instituted in 1992. Presently, there are 41 upgraded GHSS. As far as site and infrastructures are concerned, everything belongs to GHS (Govt. High School) except some few rooms extended for GHSS, the rejoinder issued by NSEAOA president, Y Khetoshe Yepthomi and general secretary, Chonpa Pochury stated. The GHSS staff make up only 20 to 30%. However, their style of functioning is not cohesive in all the GHSS and “highhanded” attitude of some Principal and PGTs (Post Graduate Teachers), who are junior

in age and service to HM/ AHM and even some senior GTs (Graduate Teachers) is a sheer discrimination, the release stated. “Almost all PGTs were former students of those HM/AHM etc where they are working together. The worse situation is there is no closeness among the two sets of teachers (PGTs and GTs) who are serving in the same school. They sit in two different teachers’ common room due to constant maintenance of ego and disrespect,” the release claimed. Initially, NSEAOA said, higher secondary section had no such negative attitude and good atmosphere

prevailed in the schools. However, after some years, “the Higher Secondary section realized that they are Class-II officers and above, as such co-relation and understanding were lost among the two sets of teachers who were serving under the same roof. Under such situation, there cannot be smooth functioning of school.” NSEAOA admitted that as per NGHSSEA statement, total confusion in management prevails in the 41 GHSS between Principals and Headmasters, PGTs and Secondary and Elementary Teachers - Academic session, admissions, examina-

tions, uniforms, duration of periods, sports week, literary activities and co-curricular activities all are totally different. Besides, all subjects are compulsory below classX, whereas class XI and XII subjects are optional and no co-scholastic activities could be conducted together. It added that PGTs take hardly 2 subjects and stay 1 1/2 hours in a day in the school, whereas secondary & elementary teachers take 4-5 subjects and stay whole day in school. But, pay and allowances and status of PGTs are much more and higher than elementary and secondary teachers, which brings great disappoint-

ment, the rejoinder stated. Meanwhile, it stated NGHSSEA is not supposed to instruct or direct the government to assess the infrastructures and staff positions of the school and oppose committee's recommendation. In light of the above practical difficulties and different attitudes between the two sets of teachers, NSEAOA asserted, it is imperative to function separately. NSEAOA also cautioned that issues of undermining and threatening shall not be tolerated and warned against any interference in the business of government by any association in future.

The Chalkboard

SunDAY 25•10•2015

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_____________________________ Because Children Matters

The Definition of a Champion is a chariMini’s Mission table fundraising program. Mini’s Mission wants to

Leading the whole Child

Help kids to “taste and see” how good God is

win the race against childhood cancer by raising as many donations as possible. To win this race, Mini’s Mission is proud to partner with and raise donations for the Jeff Gordon Children’s Foundation. The Jeff Gordon Children’s Foundation is dedicated to finding a cure for pediatric cancer bymini-shdow funding programs that improve patients’ quality of life, treatment programs that increase survivorship and pediatric medical research dedicated to finding a cure. Their vision is that there will be a day when no child will face the uncertainty of cancer and that successful treatments will not result in negative, long-term effects.

Meet the child behind Mini’s Mission

in 2010, at age 6, Mini decided that he wanted to help children with cancer after his friend Ella was diagnosed with a brain tumor. After witnessing her battle, Mini became determined to start raising donations and bring awareness to pediatric cancer through his racing. Mini Timmy has a vision to one day build a hospital for children with cancer but hopes that a cure will be found before then!

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ou and I probably have a lot in common. As a parent and kids’ pastor, I want kids to taste and see how good God is, awakening them to run after Him for a lifetime. Psalm 34:8 says, “Open your mouth and taste, open your eyes and see—how good GOD is, Blessed are you who run to him” (MSG). The Bible helps kids see and taste who God is. It’s vital we make learning from the Bible a priority for boys and girls while also showing them why it’s important. How can we do that? 1. Lead by example: You’ve heard the saying, “Do as I say, not as I do.” Now, we all know that’s a terrible philosophy to have. But often parents inadvertently lead that way by their actions. If

Dan Tynan & Christina Wood publications and in his blog, Tynan Writes. Christina Wood is a we want our kids to fall in love with God’s Word and be excited to learn from it, then we must lead by example. We must be excited to learn from it and continue to grow in our relationship with God because of how His living Word speaks to us. Let your kids see you reading your Bible. Use an actual physical Bible, one that’s not on your phone or tablet so they don’t think you’re on Facebook or looking at Pinterest. Read together with your kids from various books of the Bible. Make it fun and exciting for them! 2. Inspire them to discover: Kids are inundated with do’s and don’ts. “Don’t touch that; go do your homework; don’t act like that in public.” Kids don’t want to read and hear

about more do’s and don’ts. God didn’t intend the Bible to be a As a kindergartner and gradebook of do’s and don’ts, schooler, your child becomes so we shouldn’t make it that. It does guide us but more and more of a "mini adult" it also inspires us! Help kids understand that the with the ability to understand Bible is a written account the world like you do. Here are of connected events that tell a true story—a story three fascinating facts about your of hope, redemption, child’s development that you and an amazing future. It’s the story of God’s might not know. love for them and of His son Jesus who wants to have a relationship with of Ages and Stages: them. When we’re able Developing a A Parent's Guide to to shape kids’ perspecNormal Childhood conscience tive of what the Bible is, Development. P s y c h o l o g i c a l they will approach it difBefore this age, changes in a gradeferently and will have a your child obeyed schooler's brain let desire to learn from it! your child begin to the rules (well, most Josh Dryer serves draw moral distinc- of the time, anyas Kids’ Pastor at First tions based on in- way) to avoid getAssembly in Fairbanks, ternal judgment, say ting in trouble. Now Alaska. He desires to cre- psychologist Charles her own conscience ate kids’ ministry experi- E. Schaefer and edu- is growing and she ences where kids taste and see how good God is, cation and parenting can see the differawakening them to run af- writer Theresa Foy ence between right ter Him for a lifetime. DiGeronimo, authors and wrong, consider

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Materials: paper plate, something to color with (or color printer), scissors, glue, paper, printer,Optional: You can Instructions: • Print out the craft template of choice. • Color (if using the black and white version of the craft) and cut out the template pieces. Most of the pieces are simple enough shapes for young children to cut out, but if needed, an adult can help with some of the harder pieces (the ears and the hair) • Glue the pieces to the plate to make a duck face: • Glue the hair onto the center top of the plate. • Glue the the beak at the bottom of the plate. • Glue the eyes above the beak. • Glue the eyebrows above the eyes. Optional: If making a mask, use masking tape or duct tape to attach a thin strip of wood, a Tongue Depressorcrafts or a Paint Stir Stickcrafts

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another person's viewpoint, and feel sympathy and concern for others. She can feel guilty about breaking the rules even when she doesn't get caught.

Developing an inner voice

At around age 8, your child starts to internalize his imaginary play, say Schaefer and DiGeronimo. So instead of making his rabbits (or pirates, stuffed animals, or cars) talk to each other, it's

memory, says Jane M. Healy, an educational psychologist and author of Your Child's Growing Mind. Until now your child has been able to remember things, but she couldn't use strategies to make her memory work for her. By about age 6, however, she'll start rehearsing material so she can remember it. By age 7 she'll be able Mastering to group things memory into patterns and Your child is get- organize informating a feel for how tion to better recall to handle her own it later. his internal voice that replays events, comments on new experiences, or practices conversations with friends and family. You may find this frustrating because it's hard to keep your little daydreamer focused, but his behavior is just as normal (and beneficial) as the public play that preceded it.

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ow many times have you told your child "Go wash your face," only to have him or her proudly return with the same sticky nose and chin and cheeks? If the answer is, "Too many to count," you may want to consider that the reason for your child's inability to save face may not be sloth but sensory integration. Kids with sensory integration problems, particularly those who are under-sensitive to touch, may not be able to feel that there's anything sticking to their faces, even though similar globs of sauce or jam or ketchup would be impossible for you to ignore. Instead of trusting your child to feel what part of his or her face needs to be washed, place a mirror by the sink at an appropriate height for face-watching. When you send your child to wash up, add a reminder to "Look at your face in the mirror and then wash it off." You may be surprised how big a difference this makes in the degree of cleanliness your child can achieve -- be sure to give lots of praise for the extra effort.

The key to keeping your child's face clean may be a mirror

FAITH LEAF

SunDAY 25•10•2015

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INSPIRATIONAL STORIES, MESSAGES, POEMS & SPIRITUAL EXPERIENCES

Hunger with humility Greg Downes speaks to Bethel’s leader Bill Johnson about faith and doubt, hunting and healing – and his hope for revival This deliberate intention to focus on the substance and not the shadow (to use CS Lewis’ metaphor) is a grand theme of Johnson’s preaching, as is his prophetic ability to provoke people to come to the Bible afresh and consider what it really says rather than simply accepting the received hermeneutic of a particular theological tradition. (‘God never violates his word. But he’s quite comfortable violating our understanding of his word.’) This partly explains why Bethel Church Redding has grown exponentially under his leadership and has become an international centre of revival, healing, mission and worship.

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harismatics from around the world have been flocking to Bethel Church in Redding, California, to experience its ongoing focus on worship, miracles and revival. Greg Downes speaks to Bethel’s leader Bill Johnson about faith and doubt, hunting and healing – and his hope for revival. As I sat in reception waiting to meet with Bill Johnson at the Bethel Church offices on a perennially sunny Redding morning, I reflected on the seeming incongruity of me being there. I had an opportunity for a sabbatical between posts and had chosen to go to Bethel Church, much to the surprise (and even consternation) of some of my friends. Bethel Church is a charismatic megachurch led by Johnson, aged 64. He and his wife Beni had been on staff at Bethel previously when Johnson’s father was pastor and returned to take up senior leadership in 1996, after 17 years leading Mountain Chapel in nearby Weaverville. In 1995, Johnson travelled to the Toronto Airport Christian Fellowship (home of the ‘Toronto Blessing’) and prayed, ‘Lord, if you touch me again, I will never change the subject’ (of seeking the presence of the Lord for revival). God did, and Johnson hasn’t. Johnson and Bethel inevitably have critics outside the charismatic Church, but also within the movement. Some UK charismatics are wary of Bethel because it teaches that it is God’s will for everyone to be healed. Johnson is no stranger to controversy. I first heard him speak at a Harrogate leaders’ conference (he is speaking there again in 2015), during which he raised hackles when a church leader asked him: ‘What is your theology of suffering?’ Johnson’s response was as articulate as it was provocative: ‘I don’t have one. I refuse to have a theology for something that shouldn’t exist.’ I was to learn much later that the provocation was deliberate and I’d rather missed Johnson’s point. It was to get people to think and was in fact shorthand for saying: I’m not going to have a more sophisticated theology for why God doesn’t heal than why he does.

How do we cultivate ‘hunger with humility’? To cultivate humility we need to return to the simple things. Complicated Christianity only thrives where no experience is required. Where we have arrogance this is often a product of ideas without experience. Paul was the arrogant one until he got knocked off his donkey at his encounter [on the road to Damascus]. He didn’t walk away arrogant, seeing the books he would write in the future; he walked away humble and devoted. Sometimes I’m in the family room with my wife watching TV and she asks if I want something to eat and I say, ‘Yes, I’m starving.’ I wasn’t starving enough to go and get some food myself, but if it’s convenient and she’s prepared to bring me some food, I’ll eat it. There are two sorts of hunger: the ‘I’ll go out and hunt for it because I’m so hungry’, and there’s convenient hunger: ‘I’ll eat if you feed me’. The kind of breakthrough we need in the nations will only be accomplished by the former.

Your dad was obviously a massive influence on you. Can you say why? He lived at home the way he lived in public. What he preached, he lived. There was consistency; there was great integrity. He had tremendous compassion, mercy and love for people. He was a true worshipper and what probably affected us more than anything was that he There’s a big emphasis on faith at Bethel. Do you ever was a true lover of God and he loved his family. have doubts about God’s nature or existence? Those are things I don’t deal with any more. The reAs a fifth-generation pastor, was there an expectation ality of God in my life is so strong that if I doubted his exfor you to go into church leadership? There was no expectation. My parents never men- istence I’d have to doubt mine. It would make no sense. tioned it to me once in my life. I have jokingly shared It’s a foolish thought to entertain. There are struggles to believe for the impossible althe fact that their hope for me was that I just make it ways, but as a friend of mine said: ‘Faith isn’t the abto heaven! sence of doubt, it’s the presence of belief.’ I have an Is it true that you like fast cars and big guns? What option what I feed my heart with and it’s not a psychowould you say to Christians who do not think these logical game. I’m going to feed my heart with God’s promise, history and testimony. are appropriate for a pastor? I don’t drive fast. I have a car that goes fast but I keep to the speed limit! I like it because of its excellence and I Some in the UK have hailed you as the ‘new John do value excellence. I really do gravitate towards excel- Wimber’. He had a massive influence on the Church lence wherever I can find it, whether it’s a well-made here. Was he an influence on you? I never got to meet him. I only sat in a few meetings fountain pen, someone who pays special attention to their job, or the design of Apple computers versus all where he spoke, and I was privileged to do so. The influence he had on me was primarily that he taught me a the other nonsense equipment. I enjoy hunting and I like providing food for my ta- different way to approach healing. My background was healing in the big meetings, ble. That’s something [that is] very special to me. If you eat meat you either pay someone to kill the animal or and I wasn’t a big meeting person. When I went to Wimyou do it yourself. Paying the rancher or the farmer to ber’s conferences I saw healing done in a one-on-one and more personal manner, and I was encouraged and do it for you is no more moral than doing it yourself. impressed by this model that I could follow. Also, I went home realising that I had the same theYou have a privileged global perspective on the Church that few people share, because you travel ex- ology that he had, but not the fruit and the experience to tensively. What exciting things do you see God doing back it. Seeing the model that Wimber and the Vineyard [Movement] provided for us really gave us permisat the moment? sion to take risks. He was a great man and a great hero I see hunger everywhere. Anywhere…I see hunger with humility I know of the faith. breakthrough is in the air. I’ve seen hunger in the UK for a long time, but just recently I’ve started to see a mea- But you do differ from Wimber. He took the view that sure of humility that is at another level. I see this hap- God can heal when he sovereignly chooses; the now pening in the UK, Switzerland, all over Asia, Australia, and the not yet. Why do you believe it’s always the will of God to heal? New Zealand and Brazil. We need it here in the US.

People need a new heart Selie Visa

Scripture passage: Luke 3:7-14 John said to the crowds coming out to be baptized by him, "You brood of vipers! Who warned you to flee from the coming wrath? Produce fruit in keeping with repentance. And do not begin to say to yourselves, `We have Abraham as our father.' For I tell you that out of these stones God can raise up children for Abraham. The ax is already at the root of the trees, and every tree that does not produce good fruit will be cut down and thrown into the fire." "What should we do then?" the crowd asked. John answered, "The man with two tunics should share with him who has none, and the one who has food should do the same." Tax collectors also came to be baptized. "Teacher," they asked, "what should we do?" "Don't collect any more than you are required to," he told them. Then some soldiers asked him, "And what should we do?" He replied, "Don't extort money and don't accuse people falsely--be content with your pay." Brief note on the passage: John's language is strong, as was that of Old Testament prophets who preceded him. The language is picturesque. Two images are presented. First, a tree that does not produce fruit should be chopped down and removed to make way for one that will. Mere physical descent from Abraham is not important; God can create his own children out of stones, just as he can cause inanimate stones to praise his Son if humans remain silent. The threat of judgment is heightened through the imagery of fire. John the Baptist came preaching the baptism of repentance for the remission of sins. The crowd is told to share clothing and food with the needy as evidence of repentance. As John preached repentance, he dealt with each person's problem. In these verses each individual's symptoms were different. The man with two tunics needed to share with those that had none, the tax collectors needed to stop collecting more taxes than was required and the soldiers needed to stop their extortion and be content with their pay. Hearts can be changed: There's an old Indian fable about a mouse who, like all mice, was afraid of cats. A wizard felt sorry from him and offered to help him lose his fear. So with the mouse's approval, the wizard turned him into a cat. The cat, however, was afraid of dogs. So the wizard turned the cat into a dog. But the dog was afraid of tigers. So, the wizard turned the dog into a tiger. When the wizard discovered that the tiger was afraid of hunters, he exclaimed in disgust, "You're hopeless. What you needed was a change of heart! And that I cannot give you."

People too need a new heart. Rather than merely being fixed up on the outside, they must be completely changed on the inside. The word of God is designed to root out the bad plants. God's word is designed to root out the evil. James says, "Therefore, get rid of all moral filth and the evil that is so prevalent and humbly accept the word planted in you, which can save you. Do not merely listen to the word, and so deceive yourselves. Do what it says. Anyone who listens to the word but does not do what it says is like a man who looks at his face in a mirror and, after looking at himself, goes away and immediately forgets what he looks like. But the man who looks intently into the perfect law that gives freedom, and continues to do this, not forgetting what he has heard, but doing it-- he will be blessed in what he does." (James 1:21-25) The moral filth and the evil that are so abundant must be stripped off like dirty clothes in preparation for accepting the word. It is not enough merely to listen to the word or, by the same token, merely to read it. Those who congratulate themselves on being hearers of the truth are deceiving themselves. If they do not combine doing with hearing, they put themselves in a most vulnerable position. The call to "do what it says" lies at the center of all that James teaches and sums up the whole book: Put into practice what you profess to believe. Those who listen to the Word do so attentively and at length, so that they understand what they hear. They know what God expects them to do. Any failure to respond cannot be blamed on lack of understanding. The purpose of listening to truth is to act upon it. A bad tree cannot bear good fruit: John the Baptist came preaching, "The axe is already at the root of the trees, and every tree that does not produce good fruit will be cut down and thrown into the fire" (Matthew 3:10). Jesus came aiming the axe at the root of the tree. Jesus said, "Likewise every good tree bears good fruit, but a bad tree bears bad fruit. A good tree cannot bear bad fruit, and a bad tree cannot bear good fruit." (Matthew 7:17-18) You cannot make a bad fruit tree bear good fruit. A tree is either good or bad and if it is bad it must be cut down and a good one must be replanted in its place. Another thing you can't do is produce artificial fruit on a bad tree. God is not interested in artificial fruit, or renovating our hearts or remodeling over lives. Christianity is more than a change of habits and a change of behavior; it is a change of heart. The tree doesn't represent the person; it represents what is growing in the heart of a person. If you concluded that the tree is the person, then all you have left that you can do to get rid of the evil is to destroy the evil person. But Jesus is teaching that it is what is growing in the person's heart that makes

a person good or bad and there is a remedy. Jesus called the crowd to him and said, "Listen and understand. What goes into a man's mouth does not make him unclean, but what comes out of his mouth, that is what makes him unclean" (Matthew 15:10 &11). Christ came to give us a new heart: It matters little where we are but the important thing is that Christ came to give us a new heart. Christ told Nicodemus that he needed to be born again. John 3:3-5 In reply Jesus declared, "I tell you the truth, no one can see the kingdom of God unless he is born again." "How can a man be born when he is old?" Nicodemus asked. "Surely he cannot enter a second time into his mother's womb to be born!" Jesus answered, "I tell you the truth, no one can enter the kingdom of God unless he is born of water and the Spirit. Guard your heart: Proverbs 4:23 Above all else, guard your heart, for it is the wellspring of life. For righteousness, the "heart" (the mind) must be guarded diligently. The heart must be guarded; for it is the wellspring of life. The heart is the starting point of the activities of life; it determines the course of life. A man's life is governed by his thoughts; he will ultimately become that which he dwells most upon in his mind. Paul wrote to the Philippians, "Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable-- if anything is excellent or praiseworthy-- think about such things" (Philippians 4:8). Believers should keep on thinking and doing what is morally and spiritually excellent. This involves centering their minds on exalted things and then putting into practice what they have learned. This is the reason for Paul's instruction to the Romans, "Do not conform any longer to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind" (Romans 12:2). We must be continually vigilant lest our original decision to serve God is vitiated or weakened. The threat comes from this world, whose ways and thoughts can so easily impinge on the child of God. Remember that our heavenly calling includes residence in this world, among sinful people. But God has called us out of darkness into his marvelous light and we are in the world for witness, not for conformity to the fallen ways of the world. Our pattern is Christ. "The renewing of your mind" means believers must keep going back in their thoughts to their original commitment to God and reaffirm its necessity in the light of God's grace extended to them. Dedication leads to discernment and discernment to delight in God's will.

Jesus healed everyone who came to him and he is perfect theology. If I’m using him as the model, then I can’t lower the standard because I don’t see everyone healed. I can’t make up a theological reason that he didn’t demonstrate. A big problem in this position is that it’s pastorally untenable. What about when people do not get healed? You have to teach people how to live with mystery. I can’t change the example Jesus gave to fit what we’re experiencing, but what I can do is teach people to live in the grace of what we’re experiencing, because all things work together for good. It doesn’t mean all things were designed by God. Not all things that happen are God’s will. I won’t change my theological standard of what to expect in life and I won’t blame God, myself or the sick person. I’m not going to say ‘it’s because you don’t have faith’ – that’s not sound theologically – it says in James 5:15 ‘the prayer of faith [will] heal the sick’ (Darby Translation). The responsibility is on me as the one who prays. I’d rather teach people to expect the best and then learn to walk through mystery if it doesn’t happen than I would to lower our expectations. The ‘culture of honour’ is also something Bethel is famous for, but some have said that it can appear to be soft on sin. When Todd Bentley (of the ‘Lakeland Revival’) stepped down due to moral failure and then turned up at Bethel, he received a standing ovation. He came to a leaders’ event a couple of years afterwards. Anyone who knows how we work in private knows that we’re not soft on sin, but I won’t make public my conversations with Todd so that people will think I’m hard on sin. My conversations with Todd are very personal and private. Honour only works if you’re confrontational. You have to have the willingness to confront in order to make honour valuable, otherwise it’s just flattery. You visit the UK frequently. What is your opinion of the British Church, and what are your hopes for its future? The UK has such a brilliant history; there’s so much revival history and so many great leaders in the past and present. My hope is that what your forefathers prayed for and sowed into would be fully realised. I feel like it’s a privilege for me to have any opportunity to speak into that destiny, but also I stand as an observer to celebrate that destiny. There’s a unique grace on the UK which is glorious and wonderful, and I’m looking for an outpouring of the Spirit and for a great revival to impact every sphere of society in the UK. I have great hope for that because of what we started with: the hunger and the humility that I see increasing. Greg is theologian and missioner at St Michael Le Belfrey church, York. Source: Premier Christianity

Stop trying to prove yourself David Santistevan Dear Worship Leader, There’s only one opinion in the universe that really matters. But if you’re like me, you live and work as if it’s not enough. It’s not enough that God has chosen to love you, called you, equipped you and has your back. You would never say that God’s love isn’t enough but your actions prove it. You’re not satisfied with who you are, where you are, what you’re doing. You just want somebody to notice you, to admire you, to give you the approval your heart seeks. But if I know anything about approval, I know that when it comes it doesn’t satisfy. It’s never enough. Once I have it, I just want more and more and more and more. Here’s my simple challenge: Get back to the simplicity of moving God’s heart. I remember when I was first saved. Do you? I didn’t care what anyone else thought. I just wanted to know God. I just wanted to be alone with Him and move His heart with my worship. I would sing and weep and dance in the secret place because I knew I had an audience with the King of kings. That was more than enough. Matter of fact, it was mindblowing. My Creator was present, near and wanted to be with me. I’m convinced of something. If you move God’s heart in secret, you’ll have a greater authority when you lead in public. Spiritual authority doesn’t come from personality, talent or hard work. It comes from someone who has known and continues to know the goodness of God. The best worship leaders are those with a current story. Simple as that. They’ve come to know the goodness of God and want others to know it. They have a burning desire for others to see what they have seen. They have a deep belief that only Jesus can satisfy. Only Jesus. Every day is an opportunity to discover something new of God—to catch a new glimpse of His character. If you’re like me, you often have eyes for everything but that. Too often we ride the wave of yesterday’s grace when there is something new for today. But instead of waiting at the feet of our Master, we run around striving amidst the crowds for something that is held out in the arms of Jesus. It’s OK for you to influence the crowds, but don’t allow the crowds to influence you to the point where you lose your eye for Jesus—where you forget the tone of His voice, the beauty of His heart, the satisfaction of His approval. No need to feel terrible about where you are. That’s not productive. No need to beat yourself up with feelings of regret. The beauty of mercy is that it is new today. The mystery of grace is that there is always enough. Just return. Come back. Re-center. Re-align. Fix your gaze. That’s what I’m challenged to do today. David Santistevan is a Worship Pastor at Allison Park Church in Pittsburgh, PA.

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tonnes of pulses seized from Defence ministry nod to women as IAF fighter pilots 75,000 hoarders in raids across 13 states

new DelhI, OctOber 24 (IanS): The defence ministry has approved an Indian Air Force proposal to induct women as fighter pilots, and the first batch would be commissioned in the IAF in June 2016, an official said. "The ministry of defence approves induction of women into the fighter (combat) stream," defence ministry spokesperson Sitanshu Kar tweeted on Saturday. "The first women pilots in the fighter stream of IAF will be selected from the current batch at the AF Academy," he said in another tweet. The commissioned pilots would undergo advanced training for a year and enter fighter (jets) cockpits by June 2017, the defence ministry said. "After successful completion of ab initio training, they would be commissioned in the fighter stream in June 2016," the statement said. "Thereafter, they would undergo advanced training for one year and would en-

An official statement called it a "progressive step" and said the performance of women pilots is "praiseworthy". "This progressive step is in keeping with the aspirations of Indian women and is in line with contemporary trends in the armed forces of developed na-

'India arms buildup compels Pakistan countermeasures' waShInGtOn, OctOber 24 (reuterS): Pakistani Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif said on Friday Pakistan would be forced to take "countermeasures" to deter against any attacks, given a major arms buildup by neighbouring India and its refusal to resume talks over Kashmir. "While refusing dialogue, India is engaged in a major arms buildup, regrettably with the active assistance of several powers," Sharif said in a speech to the U.S. Institute of Peace

in Washington. "It has adopted dangerous military doctrines. This will compel Pakistan to take several countermeasures to preserve credible deterrence." Sharif charged that a "cancellation" of talks between the nuclear-armed countries had been followed by increased ceasefire violations by India across the Line of Control dividing Pakistani and Indian Kashmir. He said there had also been"astreamofhostilestatements by the Indian political

and military leadership." Sharif, who held talks with President Barack Obama in Washington on Thursday, said there was a need to resume dialogue with India and urged the United States to be more understanding of Pakistan's position in the interests of regional stability. Sharif did not define "countermeasures," but on Thursday, Obama urged Pakistan to avoid developments in its nuclear weapons program that could increase risks and instability.

Hindus least likely to be prosecuted, says NCRB new DelhI, OctOber 24 (aGencIeS): Sikhs and Christians are more likely to be undertrials, detenues and convicts than Hindus and Muslims in India, says a National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB) report. According to an article in IndiaSpend, Hindus are least likely to be undertrials and convicts. Christians are most likely to be detained and imprisoned. The NCRB released this data in the Prison Statistics India 2014 report, in September. As a percentage, there are more Sikhs in prison than followers of any other faith in India. 840 Sikhs per million are in prison followed by Christians (601), Muslims (477) and Hindus (305). Sikhs make up just 4% of India's population according to the 2011 Census. In India there are a total of 4,18,536 prisoners, of which 282,879 are undertrials followed by convicts (131,517), detenues (3,237) and other prisoners (903). 346 Indians per million are prisoners. The proportion of Sikh and Christian undertrials in Indian prisons is two times their

proportion in the general population, says the NCRB report. The proportion of Sikh convicts is three times their proportion in the general population. For Christians, the figure is two times. A total of 282,879 people are undertrials in Indian jails. 70% of these undertrials are Hindu, 21% Muslim, 4% Christian and 4% Sikh. Of 131,157 convicts, 72% of convicts (95,348) are Hindus, 16% (21,550) are Muslim, 4% Christian and 6% Sikh, says the report. The proportion of undertrials who are Hindus (70%) is 9.7% less than their proportion in the general population (79.7%). The proportion of Muslim undertrials is 7% more than their proportion in the general population. The overall figure for India is 234 undertrials per million people. 397 per million Christians, 346 per million Muslims and 204 per million Hindus are undertrials. Delhi's poor reputation continues as it has the highest number of undertrials per million people - 606. Dadra and Nagar Haveli come second with 579, followed by Mizoram and Haryana.

MuMbaI, OctOber 24 (PtI): Nearly 75,000 tonnes of pulses have been seized from hoarders in raids across 13 states. In order to assess the availability of imported pulses, Finance Minister Arun Jaitley on Friday held two rounds of meetings, first with importers and later with officials of ministries concerned. Importers during the meeting offered to supply 1 lakh kg of imported tur dal at Rs 135 per kg on daily basis to

government agencies, while demanding exemptions from stock holding limit on them."Raids to check hoarding are continuing in various states. Today, four states reported that they have seized 15,335.95 tonnes of pulses," a senior Consumer Affairs Ministry official told PTI. As per Ministry's data, retail price of tur dal is as high as Rs 210/ kg, urad Rs 190/kg, moong dal Rs 130/kg, masoor dal Rs 110/ kg and gram Rs 85/kg.

Doordarshan emerges most watched Hindi channel new DelhI, OctOber 24 (PtI): Public broadcaster Doordarshan today claimed that it has emerged as the most watched Hindi channel in terms of time spent per viewer ahead of top General Entertainment Channels. The "monumental development" comes in as Broadcast Audience Research Council (BARC) released the much awaited All India viewership data,

which includes rural India, for the very first time, a statement released by Doordarshan said. "DD Nationalregistered an Average Time Spent of 51 Min per viewer, highest among Hindi GECs, in the week 41 as per BARC ratings," the statement said. The channel's gross viewership in lakhs (GVL) rose from 479.9 lakhs in week 40 to a massive 4040.5 lakh in week 41, it added.

Nitish lands in controversy over visiting 'tantrik'

10-storey building completed in 45 days

An Indian Air Force soldier (R) stretches the arms of her colleague during the rehearsal for the Republic Day parade on a cold and foggy winter morning in New Delhi, India, in this December 30, 2014 photo. (Reuters File Photo)

ter a fighter cockpit by June 2017." The IAF chief, Air Chief Marshal Arup Raha, announced on Air Force Day on October 8 that women would be inducted as fighter pilots, making it the first of the three armed forces to induct women in combat roles.

Advocate General branches. The Indian Navy inducts women in the Judge Advocate General, Logistics, Observer, Air Traffic Controller, Naval Constructor and Education branches/cadres. The IAF inducts women in Transport and Helicopter stream of the flying branch, Navigation, Aeronautical Engineering, Administration, Logistics, Accounts, Education and Meteorology branches. With this decision on induction of women in fighter stream, women have become eligible for induction in all branches and streams of the IAF. The statement said the defence ministry had taken up a comprehensive review pertaining to induction of women in the armed forces, both in short service commission and permanent commission, and once finalised more and more branches would be opened up for induction of women to give them the space they deserve in the armed forces.

tions. Since their induction into the transport and helicopter streams of the IAF, their performance has been praiseworthy and on a par with their male counterparts. Inducting women into the fighter stream would provide them with equal opportunity to prove their mettle in combat roles

Patna, OctOber 24 (PtI): Chief Minister Nitish Kumar today courted controversy as a video of his meeting a 'tantrik' went viral, providing fresh ammunition to his rivals who took a dig at him claiming the JD(U) leader was resorting to occult to get rid of foe-turned-friend Lalu Yadav. The video whose sound is blurred shows Nitish Kumar sitting on a charpoy with the tantrik (faith healer) in presence of Neeraj Kumar, JD(U) candidate from Mokama. Though most of the conversation between Kumar and the tantrik is not audible, at some place the tantrik is heard asking Nitish Kumar why did he join hands with RJD supremo Lalu Prasad and the tantrik uttering "Nitish Zindabad and Lalu Murdabad." The tantrik is seen blessing Kumar and hugging him. The BJP was quick to target both Nitish Kumar and Lalu Prasad. Union Minister of State Giriraj Singh alleged that Kumar met the tantrik "to get rid" of Lalu Prasad. "Lalu Prasad had recently, while attacking Prime Minister, said he knows the formula to ward off evil forces. But before he could do so his young-

as well," the statement said. Presently, the army inducts women into Signals, Engineers, Army Aviation (Air Traffic Control), Army Air Defence, Electronics and Mechanical Engineers, Army Service Corps, Army Ordinance Corps, Intelligence Corps, Army Education Corps and the Judge

Video stunt an act of 'political pornography': RJD

Patna, OctOber 24 (IanS): Senior Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) leader Manoj Jha on Saturday said BJP's Giriraj Singh was indulging in "political pornography" after being pulled out of the party's campaign trail, adding that the act of releasing a "pervert" video showed the nervousness inside the BJP's camp. Jha said this after the BJP leader released a video clip showing Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar visiting a "tantrik" to seek his blessings. Minutes after Singh released the video, Jha told IANS: "The video does not deserve a comment from our party. The source (Giriraj Singh) of the video itself speaks volumes about its credibility." "Giriraj Singh has been told to resort to all sort of political lows to save the party from an imminent defeat. The act is nothing but a political pornography," he added. Asked whether the video will dent the Grand Alliance's fortunes in the ongoing Bihar assembly polls, Jha said: "Earlier, we had a bit of doubt regarding our win, er brother (Nitish Kumar) reached a tantrik to get rid of Lalu Prasad," Giriraj Singh told reporters. Asked about the video, Union Minister Arun Jaitley said, "when the situation is bad, even 'tantra-mantra' does not help". Asked why BJP was targeting Kumar when the saffron party leaders are often seen with 'babas', Jaitley retorted, "Yes they are, but not to plot against their own associates", a veiled

but after this 'video stunt', I am 100 percent sure that we are winning. Deeds like this show the nervousness inside the BJP camp." A video clip was released on social media by senior Bharatiya Janata Party leader and union Minister Giriraj Singh to embarrass Nitish Kumar, the chief ministerial candidate of the grand alliance of JD-U, RJD and Congress ahead of the October 29 polls in the ongoing five-phase elections. At a time when the political temperature is hotting up ahead of the third phase of the Bihar assembly polls, the BJP leader played a video card against Nitish Kumar, the star campaigner of the grand alliance, which is giving a tough time to the BJP-led National Democratic Alliance. In Singh's video, a tantrik is seen raising slogans in favour of Nitish Kumar and telling him not to be worried. He is also seen raising slogans against Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) chief Lalu Prasad, once the arch rival of Nitish Kumar but now his main political ally in the Bihar polls.

reference to Nitish-Lalu ri- shil Kumar Modi said since voters have rejected Nitish valry. Kumar and his grand secular alliance in the first two I am a bigger tantrik rounds of voting, Kumar is than these tantriks: Lalu When a question was now making rounds of tanasked to RJD President Lalu triks and faith healers to inPrasad about Kumar meet- voke divine blessings in the ing the tantrik who said elections. Hindustani Awam Mor"Lalu murdabad", Prasad said he was not aware of cha (HAM) chief Jitan Ram Manjhi also attacked Kuthe video. He, however, quipped, mar saying "he claims to be "I am a bigger tantrik than a socialist leader but promoting orthodox believes these tantriks." Senior BJP leader Su- by visiting tantriks".

MuMbaI, OctOber 24 (tOI): Transformation of the ground-plusone building started with MHADA giving its owner the go-ahead to carry out 'minor repairs' only. A building that came up at a furious pace in Pydhonie exemplifies everything that is wrong with Mumbai's construction sector. The building is illegal; it's situated around 300 m from the police station and yet no action has been taken; the funding for the building is believed to have come from the underworld; it is being built with least concern for its inhabitants and tenements nearby; and here's the fun bit - the 10-storey structure has been completed in just 45 days. Situated at plot no 320 on Ibrahim Rahimtoola Road, which runs parallel to Muhammad Ali Road, the 10-storyed building started life as a dilapidated ground plus one structure. It had three commercial establishments on the ground floor. The owner took permission from Maharashtra Housing and Development Authority (MHADA) on the pretext of carrying out repairs to the dilapidated structure but quickly knocked down the original structure and started adding illegal floors to the building.

Students to continue protest against scrapping of UGC fellowship SC discharging constitutional obligation, Degree students will get only 2 extra years to complete course: UGC

A student leader from JNU addressing the agitating student outside UGC headquaters on Friday.

new DelhI, OctOber 24 (PtI): Though the UGC has assured the agitating students of reviewing the decision of scrapping the non-NET fellowship, the protesters from universities across Delhi have decided to continue with their agitation. Hundreds of students from across varsities in Delhi, including Delhi University, JNU, Ambedkar University, were camping outside the office of University Grants Commission (UGC) since Wednesday, demanding revoking of the decision. Yesterday, 100 of the protesters were detained by the police and released later in the evening while the UGC officials met a delegation of students and assured them of reviewing the decision. "We will not end the protest till the time our demand is met. The government is now trying to give it another angle by saying it is mulling awarding these fellowships

on merit and equity basis. Fellowships are means of survival for researchers. We demand the decision to be revoked," said Sucheta De, one of the protesters. The fellowship, which is provided to those undertaking research in central universities across India, was scrapped by UGC in its last meeting. Under the scheme, financial assistance was provided to students pursuing M.Phil and Ph.D of, respectively, Rs 5,000 and Rs 8,000 per month. Faced with the protests, the HRD Ministry officials had yesterday said that they are planning to review the programme altogether and strengthen the existing National Eligibility Test (NET) and Junior Research Fellowship (JRF) scheme or create another method of an all-India examination for non-NET qualified candidates. Meanwhile, teachers associations of various universities have also come out in support of the agitating students.

new DelhI, OctOber 24 (Dna): All degree students will henceforth get only two extra years to complete their programmes, says the latest directive of the University Grants Commission (UGC), the apex regulator for higher education. The UGC has directed all state universities to make a uniform time period for completion of any higher education course. Under this, students will get two extra years to complete their course and qualify for a degree. Universities can give relaxation of one more year in exceptional cases, says the notification dated October 15. Currently, the time limit to complete the under-graduation programme varies from university to university. This virtually means that all BA, BCom, BSc and students of other three-year programmes will get total five years to complete the course if they are unable to pass within three years. The circular talks about two extra years for all courses (N+2), which means that even PG students will get the same benefit. The directive has put students in a fix. "This is an antistudent and anti-democratic decision. No student wants to waste years. If anybody fails to clear exams, there are genuine reasons behind it which are beyond their control. Will all such students have to forgo their dreams of higher education forever," asks a student from Mumbai. The change will affect women students more, feel academicians. "Many a times girls are married off in the middle of the course. Some of them leave education due to family compulsions or pregnancy. These women will be left behind with such harsh rules," says a Mumbai University professor. Ajay Tapkeer, a leader from Prahar students organisation, says: "This decision is unwarranted. Will a student not be allowed to complete education if s/he meets with an accident or faces some other personal problem and leaves towards the fag end of the extended time period? Does the UGC think that the purpose of education is to get a job and not knowledge?"

not tyranny of unelected: Justice Ganguly

new DelhI, OctO ber 24 (IanS): Even as Finance Minister Arun Jaitley sought to brand the Supreme Court judgment striking down the National Judicial Appointments Commission Act and the enabling 99th constitution amendment as "tyranny of the unelected", former apex court judge Asok Kumar Ganguly said that what it did was its "duty", which it is mandated to discharge under the constitution. "Well I don't agree with the minister. Under constitutional provisions, it is always within the province of the judiciary to examine the validity of an act or even the validity of a constitutional amendment. This power of judicial review has been expressly granted to the judiciary by the constitution. This is clear from article 79", Justice Ganguly told IANS on the phone from Kolkata, where he has settled down after his retirement. While Justice Ganguly disapproved of Jaitley's choice of words, former Supreme Court judge Justice B. Sudershan Reddy refused to join the issue and Justice A.K. Patnaik tried to make light of it, saying it was normal for a parlia-

mentarian faced with an adverse verdict to criticise the court. Describing parliament a "feature of the constitution", Justice Ganguly said: "There is no question of challenging the supremacy of the constitution and there is no tyranny of the unelected". "This constitutional dispensation must be accepted by all, especially by a minister who assumes office by taking an oath to uphold and preserve the constitution. The judges of the Supreme Court, by their judgment, have just upheld the the constitution and law." A five-judge constitution bench of the the Supreme Court Oct 16 struck down the 99th amendment and the NJAC Act as unconstitutional and void, restoring the collegium system for appointment of judges to the higher judiciary. The court also sought suggestions from the bar for the improved functioning of the collegium system. The hearing on the same will take place on November 3. Holding that "parliament is sovereign but is subject to the constitution", Justice Ganguly said: "The sovereignty of parliament

is not questioned by the judges but the laws made by it have to be tested on the touchstone of the constitution. Therefore, when a court declares a law invalid, it does not impinge on the sovereignty of parliament. It merely does its duty to uphold the constitution in exercise of its power of judicial review." Not taking a serious view of the views expressed by Jaitley, Justice A.K. Patnaik, who had, in his July 10, 2013, verdict said that a lawmaker upon his conviction would be unseated, noted that Section 8(4) of the Representation of the People Act provided for this. It is matter of debate. You can't call it contemptuous. He represents the parliamentarians. That is the view of the member of parliament. He has the right to tell (whatever he feels). The Supreme Court has delivered its judgment," Justice Patnaik said. Refusing to join issue with Jaitley, Justice B. Sudershan Reddy, who along with Justice S.S. Nijjar had authored the judgment on bringing back black money, declined to join issue with Jaitley, holding: "I will not say anything. I will not join issue with him."

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WORLD

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Russian mission in Syria brings history full circle MOSCOW/BISHKEK, OCtOBEr 24 (rEutErS): Valery Anisimov and his fellow Russian servicemen were smuggled out of the Black Sea hiding below the decks of their ship, they grew their hair long so they could pass as tourists, then landed at a Syrian port to join up with government military units. Their trip took place in January 1983, 32 years before Russia's military again joined a Syrian conflict with its launch last month of air strikes on militant groups opposed to the Damascus government. As Anisimov's story shows, even if Russia's entry into the Syrian conflict may have caught Western countries off guard, it is the continuation of a long history of involvement in the Middle East. That role declined after the collapse of the Soviet Union left Russia broke and in chaos, but Russian President Vladimir Putin has now restored what, in the Kremlin's eyes, is business as usual in the region. "We moved away from supporting the Arabs," said Pogos Akopov, a retired diplomat who served as Soviet ambassador to Egypt, Libya and Kuwait. "It was temporary. And it was corrected by whom? By Putin." Western governments take a different view, see-

ing Putin's intervention as an opportunistic attempt to grab influence and enhance his reputation at home as someone who is ready to thumb his nose at the United States. For decades before the end of the Cold War, Moscow was an influential player in the Arab world. It financed infrastructure projects like Egypt's Aswan dam and provided weapons and military training. Former Syrian leader Hafez al-Assad, the father of President Bashar alAssad, studied at a military flying school in the Soviet Union. These relationships also involved Moscow sending its soldiers to Syria - though for the most part these missions were not publicly acknowledged because the Kremlin did not want to be an official party to the region's armed conflicts. MEDITERRANEAN CRUISE Back in 1983, Anisimov was serving as a conscript in the Moscow region with an anti-aircraft unit. At the time, Israeli troops had invaded Lebanon and taken control of most of its southern half, while Syrian forces had taken control of the north. The Syrians were suffering losses from Israeli aviation, and the Soviet lead-

A Sukhoi Su-24 fighter jet takes off from the Hmeymim air base near Latakia, Syria, in this handout photograph released by Russia's Defence Ministry on October 22, 2015. (Reuters Photo)

ership wanted to shore up its Syrian allies. Anisimov was sent to the Black Sea port of Nikolayev in Ukraine, now known as Mykolaiv. He joined up with about 1,000 other servicemen who were ordered to paint their equipment in desert camouflage colours. They boarded a cruise line called the Ukraina, and set off. They were not told where they were going, he recalled in an interview. On the day of their departure, a local newspaper reported the ship was taking students who had won a Socialist competition on a cruise of the Mediterranean.

Once on board, they were told to wear civilian clothes and ordered to let their military haircuts grow out. Announcements over the ship tannoy were addressed to "Comrade tourists," according to Anisimov. Sailing through the Dardanelles, the narrow sea passage linking the Black Sea to the Mediterranean, the ship had to pass an American warship. Anisimov said launches approached the Ukraina, with listening devices directed towards the Russian ship. "We were shut up inside our cabins and they forbade us to speak," he said.

S-200 anti-aircraft missiles. Their role was to track Israeli aircraft flying into Syria, and, if necessary, shoot them down. That order was never given, Anisimov said, but the presence of the Russian missile batteries acted as a deterrent to the Israeli air force, which had found out they were there. A decade later, even after the Soviet Union collapsed, Russian service personnel were again serving on clandestine missions in Syria, though on a smaller scale. Oleg Popikov, now the DETERRENT EFFECT Anisimov's new unit, 53-year-old chairman of the 220th anti-aircraft regi- a military plant in Kyrgyzment, set up its batteries of stan's capital, Bishkek, was A few days later, they docked at the Syrian port of Tartous, which, three decades later, is now the unloading point for much of the Russian military equipment being deployed in Syria. "They said to us: 'You're in Syria,' and they handed out our weapons," Anisimov said. "We didn't call each other 'Comrade Major' or 'Comrade Colonel.' We greeted each other by name and patronymic, so no one would know we were Soviet officers."

cooperation with Arab countries was a response to its Cold War confrontation with the United States. Moscow was barred from trading with the West, and sought out new trade partners in the Middle East instead. And the Kremlin provided weapons to Arab governments to persuade them not to allow Western countries to set up bases there, he said. That doctrine was dropped when Boris Yeltsin, Russian's first post-Communist leader, took power and Moscow believed the era of confrontation with Washington was over. But Akopov said the doctrine has become relevant again as Cold War tensions have resurfaced and Russia again finds itself isolated internationally. "Putin understood this. He did not seek confrontation with the West but he believed you have to be strong so that people reckon with you," said Akopov. During the fallow period for Russian-Arab relations after the Soviet Union collapsed, Akopov published a newspaper called Bil-Amal, Arabic for "With Hope." The name, he said, referred to the hope that one day the old ties would be restored. HOPES REALISED Now, said Akopov, that Akopov, the former diplomat, said the Soviet hope has been realised, Union's doctrine of close "because we returned." a captain in the Soviet military when, in 1990, he was first sent to Syria. For four years, he served as a military advisor to the Syrian armed forces, based in the city of Deraa, in south-west Syria. He stayed on in the role after the Soviet Union ceased to exist a year after his arrival. His role, he said, was to train a Syrian missile defence unit equipped with Soviet-made missiles. He said he was decorated with a Syrian military medal, but did not see action. At home, his mission was not publicly acknowledged, but was described as a "special mission." "But I don't begrudge it," said Popikov, who retired from the military with the rank of colonel. "Besides, my pay was not bad." He said ordinary Syrians saw Russia's military contingent as their protectors from outside threats. "If you went to a bazaar, they would give you fruit and vegetables for free." Popikov said he had kept close touch with friends from his time in Deraa, including two he said had been killed this month fighting against Islamist militants.

Exercise can slow brain ageing WHO signal victory over one of three polio strains tOKyO, OCtOBEr 24 (IaNS): If you wish to stay sharp even in the golden years, regular exercise may be of immense help, suggests new research. In a study of older men between ages 64-75 years, the researchers found that the fitter men performed better mentally than the less fit men, by using parts of their brains in the same way as in their youth. The study led by Hideaki Soya from the University of Tsukuba in Japan and his colleagues showed direct relationship between brain activity, brain function and physical fitness in this group of older men. The researchers pointed out that as we age, we use different parts of our brain compared to our younger selves. With tasks involving the temporary storage and manipulation of memory, young adults favour the right side of the prefrontal cortex (PFC), while older adults engage both the right and left PFC. In order to examine whether physical fitness can retain some youthful qualities of the brain, the researchers aerobic fitness in 60 older men. The men, whose physical fitness was

Christians must move with times: Pope VatICaN CIty, OCtOBEr 24 (IaNS/aKI): Christians must adapt as times change, protected by their unwavering faith in Jesus, Pope Francis has said. "Times are changing and we Christians must change continuously," Francis said on Friday in his homily at the Vatican's Santa Marta residence, where he lives. "We must change whilst remaining fixed to our faith in Jesus Christ, fixed to the truth of the Gospel but we must adapt our attitude continuously according to the signs of the times," Francis added. "Do this freely, without fear," he said. "Our job is to look at what is happening within us, discern our feelings, our thoughts and what is happening around us and discern the signs of the times -- through silence, reflection and prayer," Francis stated. The pontiff's comments came amid the ongoing Vatican summit on the family, which has been grappling with flashpoint issue such as the Catholic Church's stance on divorcees, people who remarry and gays. The three-week meeting, which ends this weekend, is unlikely to change Catholic doctrine on the family but is focussing instead on how the Church's teachings can be adapted to modern lifestyles, observers say. Nearly 300 Catholic church leaders have been attending the synod on the family, the most highly anticipated meeting since the Second Vatican Council half a century ago.

found to vary widely, then performed a test to measure their selective attention, executive function and reaction time. This well-known 'color-word matching Stroop test' involved showing the men words meaning color, such as blue, green, red, but asking them to name the color of the letters rather than read the word itself. Analysis of the relationship between brain activity and Stroop reaction time revealed that those men that favoured the left side of the PFC while performing the Stroop test had faster reaction times. This indicated that older adults who use the more youth-like, task-related side of the brain perform better in this test. The researchers also found that fitter men had shorter reaction times. Based on these findings, the researchers correctly predicted that higher aerobic fitness would be associated with higher left-PFC activity. In other words, fitter men tend to use the more youth-like side of their brains, the findings showed. The study appeared in the journal NeuroImage.

GENEVa, OCtOBEr 24 (rEutErS): The world should stop vaccinating children against one of the three strains of the crippling polio virus as part of a drive to eradicate the disease once and for all, a group of health experts has advised the World Health Organization. There is no cure for polio, which attacks the nervous system and can cause irreversible paralysis within hours of infection. Currently, the primary tool against the disease is an oral vaccine, which zaps all three types of polio. The group is now recommending switching to a vaccine that only targets types 1 and 3, between April 17 and May 1, 2016, as type 2 has not been detected since 1999 and use of the vaccine itself can occasionally, inadvertently, aid the spread of the disease in countries with poor vaccine coverage. "This week a momentous decision was made. And the decision

was to go ahead and make the switch because we think we can eradicate polio. This is a huge step towards that," the chairman of the group, Jon Abramson, said on Friday. The world has only once managed to eliminate a disease, which was smallpox, but now was the time “to pull the trigger and go for polio eradication”, Abramson said. A global vaccination campaign has all but beaten all three types of the wild polio virus, with only Pakistan and Afghanistan reporting cases this year. But people who are vaccinated excrete the virus, putting those who have not been vaccinated at risk of catching it. Vaccine-derived cases have recently popped up in places with low vaccine coverage, such as Laos, Ukraine, Madagascar and Guinea. "We want to stop that small number of type 2 that occurs in outbreaks," said Abramson. "When we’re not giving type 2 (vaccina-

tions) you’re not going to see those outbreaks." Hamid Jafari, director of polio eradication at the WHO, said the eventual goal was to phase out the type 1 and type 3 vaccines as well and to switch globally to "inactivated" vaccines, which are more costly and need to be injected rather than swallowed, but don't carry the risk of spreading the virus. "We need at least three years of no wild polio virus circulation and good surveillance for the Global Commission (for the Certification of Poliomyelitis Eradication) to certify eradication of wild polio virus," he said. "We haven’t seen type 3 wildtype in over three years. Hopefully very soon we will stop seeing wildtype type 1," Abramson said. The group that he chairs, the WHO's Strategic Advisory Group of Experts (SAGE), recommends global immunization policies to the U.N. health agency.

Hurricane Patricia weakens as it rumbles across Mexico PuErtO Vallarta, OCtOBEr 24 (aFP): Record-breaking Hurricane Patricia weakened as it rumbled across western Mexico early Saturday, uprooting trees and triggering landslides but so far causing less damage than feared, officials said. Authorities relocated coastal residents, evacuated tourists from beach hotels and closed sea ports, airports and schools in several states before Patricia made landfall Friday evening in Jalisco state as a huge category five hurricane. Patricia had grown into the strongest hurricane ever recorded hours before reaching the coast, raising fears that it would bring death and destruction across the country. However by early Saturday, it had been downgraded to just a category one storm. Late Friday President Enrique Pena Nieto addressed the nation on television, saying that the first reports "confirm that the damage has been smaller than that corresponding to a hurricane of this magnitude." But Pena Nieto urged Mexicans to stay in shelters, warning that Patricia still posed a threat, with heavy rain expected across the Pacific coast as well as central and northeastern Mexico. "We can't let our guard down yet. I insist, the most dangerous part of the hurricane has yet to enter the national territory," said Pena Nieto, whose country has seen deadly devastation from hurricanes before. The hurricane crashed ashore around the towns of Cuixmala and Emiliano Zapata in the early evening, about 95 kilometers (60 miles) west of the major port of Manzanillo, according to US and Mexican authorities. The US National Hurricane Center said Patricia weakened marginally when it made landfall, with maximum winds of 270 kilometers per hour. As it moved further inland through the night, Patricia was gradually downgraded to category one, with 120 kph

medical school graduate. "I found out that a hurricane was coming thanks to a craftsman. I thought it was a joke." A handful of people waited at a bus station before service ended at midday, while others bought water and loaded vehicles with jerricans of fuel. Some 20 people were even seen drinking at a beach bar earlier in the afternoon, but heavy rain began to fall later in the evening. US President Barack Obama said American disaster aid experts were on the ground and primed to help. Tens of thousands of US tourists are among those in the hurricane's path, US officials said.

winds, the center said, adding that Patricia was "rapidly weakening over Mexico." Patricia peaked at 325 kph just hours earlier -- more powerful than the 315 kph winds of Super Typhoon Haiyan, which left more than 7,350 dead or missing when it struck the Philippines in November 2013. But Jalisco Governor Aristoteles Sandoval wrote on Twitter that "there have been no reports of deaths for the moment." More than 6,300 people were in shelters in Jalisco. In the state of Colima, where Manzanillo lies, some 350 trees were ripped out of the ground "but fortunately there is only material damage," Agriculture Minister Jose Calzada told Milenio television. Some landslides blocked the Colima-Manzanillo high-

way, said Transport Minister Gerardo Ruiz Esparza. 'Wrong place, wrong time' Stores shut down in the resort of Puerto Vallarta, where some 7,000 foreign and 21,000 Mexican tourists had come for vacation ahead of the storm. Seafront hotels were evacuated and some tourists were moved to shelters. Federal officials said 3,500 people were evacuated from Puerto Vallarta by bus and plane. A Red Cross facility in the city was turned into a shelter for 109 people, including Americans, Canadians and Italians. "I had the bad luck of being at the wrong place in the wrong time," said Gian Paolo Azzena, a 26-year-old Italian

US bound? Authorities shut down power along the coasts of Jalisco and Colima states to prevent electrocutions. Jose Maria Tapia Franco, director of the National Disaster Fund, said 400,000 people live in vulnerable areas. Hundreds of shelters were made available. In Colima, villages around the Volcano of Fire were emptied over concerns that ash that accumulated during recent volcanic activity could combine with water to produce landslides. Patricia was expected to dump up to 51 centimeters (20 inches) of rain over five western Mexican states, which could trigger life-threatening flash floods and mudslides. But it was expected to weaken even more as it moved further inland and be downgraded into a tropical storm Saturday morning. The National Water Commission said Patricia was "so big and intense" that it could cross the entire country, reach the Gulf of Mexico, and make landfall in the United States. Moisture from the storm is expected to contribute to heavy rains already under way in Texas, where significant flood threats are developing, according to weather. com. It could also cause flooding in other south-central states.

Europe shouldn't use force to stop people smugglers: UN investigator uNItED NatIONS, OCtOBEr 24 (rEutErS): Europe should not use force to stop people smugglers in the Mediterranean, a U.N. investigator said on Friday, suggesting the European Union could team up with the United States, Canada, Australia and New Zealand to resettle two million refugees. The United Nations Special Rapporteur on the human rights of migrants, Francois Crepeau, said the U.N. Security Council was mistaken to authorise European Union naval operations in the high seas off Libya to seize and dispose smugglers' vessels. Earlier this month the council approved the EU operation, which aims to help stem the flow of migrants and refugees as Europe faces its biggest migration crisis since World War Two. Crepeau warned that the crisis could last decades. "Force is not going to do anything to stop the migration crisis. It's not going to work ... the Security Council is mistaken and the EU is mistaken," Crepeau said. More than 700,000 people fleeing war and poverty in the Middle East, Asia and Africa have reached Europe this year, according to the International Organization for Migration, with thousands losing their lives crossing the Mediterranean. "Do for the Syrians and the Eritreans and maybe the Afghans what we have done almost 40 years ago for the Indochinese - resettlement programs, massive resettlement programs from transit countries over many years," Crepeau said. "If Canada, the U.S., Australia and New Zealand got together with Europe and said ... 'let's divide up all those refugees from the Middle East and do this over five, six, seven years' ... we come to very small numbers in the end," he said. The United Nations has said that more than 4 million Syrians have fled the country during a nearly five year long civil war. Some 250,000 people have been killed in Syria and an estimated 6.3 million are internally displaced. A Syrian government crackdown on a pro-democracy movement in 2011 led to an armed uprising. Radical Islamic State militants have since seized on the chaos to declare a caliphate in territory they have seized in Syria and neighbouring Iraq.

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Nagas are very athletic and sports loving people Our Correspondent Kohima | October 24

Khriehu Liezietsu, Parliamentary Secretary for Youth Resources & Sports, State Lotteries, chairman Music Task Force and chairman Kohima DPDB today stressed on the need to provide platform for talented players to display their skills, spot them and impart professional trainings so as to develop their skills further, to the point of playing at national or even international levels. “Our state needs a lot more tournaments to come up but again, it is not an easy job to organize tournaments because it requires one to invest time, resources and dedication to stage an impressive show,” he said while addressing the inaugural function of the 3rd open Kohima District Volleyball Tournament organized by Kohima District Volleyball Association (KDVA) at Kohima Local Ground under the theme “Transcending

Parliamentary Secretary, Khriehu Liezietsu and others during the inaugural function of the 3rd Open Kohima District Volleyball Tournament organized by the Kohima District Volleyball Association at the Kohima Local Ground on October 24. (Morung Photo)

through sports.” However, he said, leaving aside the difficulties that are involved in organizing events, one should also be positive that depending on the standard of the tournament, it is possible to rope in sponsors these days and if we look around, there so many opportunities that we can avail from corporate houses. He cited an example that “ telecom companies, almost every one of us use mobile phones and the survival of these companies depend on us, there-

fore, they also have some social obligations towards us and the best they can do for us is support local undertakings like this tournament and may be other public events.” Referring to the game of volleyball, he said “We Nagas are very athletic and sports loving people and we tend to learn the ropes quite easily.” Liezietsu said because of lack of large open space in many villages, volleyball has become the best option to play and it is often ob-

served that good volleyball teams come out from villages with small open spaces. “Hence this is a blessing in disguise because we have a good number of prestigious volleyball tournaments in different districts,” he said. Stating volleyball is a type of game that offers complete exercise because it involves jumping, stretching, running, diving etc, he said that as a competitive event or as something to keep fit and healthy, it is a good form of

sport and moreover volleyball tournaments generate a very lively atmosphere among spectators. He also stressed on the need to encourage all forms of sporting events to bring people together and promote unity and brotherhood. Liezietsu also said that he has been stressing that youngsters need to take up sports that have scope to develop them into professionals, since employment opportunities are getting scarce and moreover, people who excel in sports are among

those who enjoy the highest earnings in the world. He also encouraged the sports lovers to consider sports as a profession. “We must try our hands at sports that suit our physical stature, our economy and infrastructure and our inherent skills,” he said. Further, he congratulated KDVA for taking initiative to organize this tournament, which, he said is a big encouragement to upcoming youngsters who are interested in the game of volleyball. Earlier, KDVA president Visasielie Suohu said that altogether 26 teams (18 men/8 women teams) are taking part in this tournament, which will conclude on October 26. The inaugural function was compered by Xavier Rutsa while Mhasieselie Theiinuo, pastor Central CRC Kohima prayed for the tournament. Thejaneinuo Kiewhuo presented a special number while Mesehol administered oath to the participating teams.

india, south Africa face- Voges questions use of off in high voltage decider pink ball for test match

MUMbAI, OcTOber 24 (IANS): Following an all-round performance which helped them level the series 2-2 in Chennai, hosts India will be high on confidence and will aim to clinch the One-Day International (ODI) series when they clash with South Africa in the fifth and final match at the Wankhede Stadium here on Sunday. Powered by a superb ton from Virat Kohli, India defeated the visitors by 35 runs in the fourth and penultimate ODI to square things up. The debate over who will fit in well in the No.3 batting slot was put to rest on Thursday after the much-needed century from Kohli, who scored a smashing 138. Coming into the decider, the hosts look a much balanced side both in batting and bowling. Right from openers Rohit Sharma and Shikhar Dhawan to middle-order batsmen Ajinkya Rahane and Suresh Raina, all have being among the runs in the ongoing series and will look to deliver on Sunday to earn another home series win. Medium pacers Bhuvneshwar Kumar and Mohit Sharma bowled in tandem on a spin-friendly wicket in Chennai and were well supported by spinners Harbhajan Singh, Axar Patel and Amit Mishra, who made life difficult for the opposition bats-

men by turning it and picking wickets at regular intervals. On the other hand, South Africa felt the absence of all-rounder JP Duminy on Thursday, who was ruled out of the series due to a hand injury. The left-handed batsman was replaced by Dean Elgar. The visitors also heavily depend on their skipper and star batsman AB de Villiers, who scored a sparkling 112 to nearly take the game away from India on Thursday before being caught. However, the visitors have the depth in their batting as well as bowling to turn it in their favour in no time. Besides, de Villiers, Faf du Plessis, Quinton de Kock, David Miller -- all are in good form. Hashim Amla, meanwhile, has not been up to his level, but come Sunday, the right-hander will look to sort out his batting. The Proteas pace attack has not been at its very best on the Indian tracks, but experienced Dale Steyn and young Kagiso Rabada have still been effective. Rabada proved his potential to bowl in the death overs and will be the one to watch out for in the high-voltage clash. Leg-spinner Imran Tahir will lead the Proteas' spin attack alongside part-timer Farhaan Behardien.

MeLbOUrNe, OcTOber 24 (reUTerS): Australia batsman Adam Voges has added his voice to the growing chorus of criticism of the pink ball set to be used in cricket's first day-night test match against New Zealand. Voges was unimpressed with the ball's performance in the 50-over day-night tour match in Canberra on Friday and was highly sceptical it could last the 80 overs required in a test match. "There wasn't much pink left on it by the end of the game," Voges told local media after New Zealand's 102-run win over the local Prime Minister's XI side. "The one that got hit onto the roof (by New Zealand batsman Martin Guptill) and didn't come back was 28 overs old and it looked like it was 68 overs

old to be fair. "It looked as though the lacquer had come off and it was turning green basically. "There were bits of pink left, but it was more green than pink by the end. "I know that it stopped swinging, there was no reverseswing or anything like that because both sides get chunked up equally, but the older it gets, I can't see it being any easier to see." New Zealand's batsmen had little trouble seeing the ball during the day at Manuka Oval, scoring over 300 in their innings, and their bowlers found ample swing early to rattle through the hosts' top order. But Voges said the ball quickly lost its venom. "Those first 10 overs were a real challenge but once the ball stopped swinging it was a lot easier

and both balls got chewed up pretty quickly after that." Fast bowler Peter Siddle echoed his team mate's comments but added that the hard Canberra pitch may not have been the best wicket to gauge its performance. "Obviously the Manuka pitch here is a bit more abrasive than most pitches going around, but that was the most disappointing thing, was the ball sort of changing colour," he said on Melbourne radio station Triple M. "And it’s a little bit hard to shine. It’s not really like a traditional red ball where you can sort of buff it up and get it nice and shiny -- you can’t really do that with this ball." Cricket Australia have said the ball was ready for the day-night test match starting in Adelaide from Nov. 27.

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AUSTIN, OcTOber 24 (reUTerS): Lewis Hamilton will achieve the dream of a lifetime if he secures his third Formula One world championship in Austin on Sunday but he will then face a question as big as Texas: What next? Like a mountaineer one step away from conquering the highest peak, the Mercedes driver knows he also stands on the edge of uncertainty as he goes into the U.S. Grand Prix. Without wanting to preempt anything, go into 'ifs' and 'buts' or even acknowledge that the weekend felt in any way out of the ordinary, Hamilton recognised that he would have to refocus his career ambitions. "I could imagine that, for me it would be like getting to the top of Mount Everest. I mean, what do you do next?" he said of the prospect of matching the three titles of his boyhood hero, the late Brazilian Ayrton Senna. The answer for most would simply be win more championships and races, but Senna's triple has a particular resonance for Hamilton. The 30-year-old, who has already overtaken the Brazilian's tally of race wins, has always wanted to win three. Not seven like Michael Schumacher, or four like Sebastian Vettel, but to do what Senna did. As he said in Japan two weeks ago, he never aspired to be like any other driver. "There's no higher mountain but there are equally tough challenges

in maybe lower mountains. Things just change, so I really don’t know," said the Briton, as he continued to ponder how he might react. "I am going to keep on wanting to win. That is never going to change in me. That competitiveness I have in me is just in my blood. "The other day we were bowling with some people, and we had some girls with us and I could not for the life of me let them win. That competitiveness will always be there. I can't even fathom what's beyond it "I never thought beyond three (titles). I didn't even think I would have two." Hamilton won his first title with McLaren in 2008, with his father present, and took his second with Mercedes last year in the final race -again with father and family present. This time, he just has his pet bulldog 'Roscoe' for company and he said he was not expecting any family to join him. "At the moment it just feels like another weekend. It really, really does. Which I'm actually happy about," he told British reporters. "Last year, the last race was an intense period -- I might have it or might not have it. But now I’m in a good position with four races (to go). "I’ve set up my mind up knowing I’ve got these four races to win the championship. My goal is to cross the line in Abu Dhabi as champion, not cross the line in Austin as champion. If it happens, then great but otherwise no extra pressure."

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DGC living its mission statement Article 371A and Rights of the Nagas ‘Impact through Quality Education’

he Dimapur Government College is going through a transformation in recent times ranging from academics to infrastructure development through the concerted efforts of all the stakeholders under the initiative of the Principal, Kuholi Chishi. The College primarily focuses on imparting quality education in accordance with its mission statement “Impact through Quality Education’ so as to help explore learners potential to the fullest, churn out students with ethical values, that they become responsible social assets. Correspondingly, the teachers have been trying to create a student friendly academic ambience and have assiduously been gearing up to provide quality education in conformity with the avowed mission statement. The College is overwhelmed by the manner in which the concerted effort made by the College is being appreciated and backed by all stakeholders, various departments in the district, NGOs, alumni and individuals. These winds of change could not have come along without the spirit of commitment towards improvement of Dimapur Govt. College and enhancement of higher education of the aforementioned entities. The Deputy Commissioner, Kesonyu Yhome, IAS, who is also the Chairman of College Advisory Board deserves a special mention for recognizing the importance of education and human resources development and his desire to further augment them. The College looks forward to his leadership in our quest for excellence and value-laden human resources in Nagaland, in the days ahead. The Advisory committee members have been very

supportive. The time given, the invaluable advise, initiatives and encouragement have meant so much to the College. The GOC, 3 Corps assured the College of help in leveling the football field, constructing a basketball court, two wheelers parking and security fencing around the girls hostel building. It is to be mentioned here that the construction of parking shed for two-wheelers has already begun in the new College campus. The commitment of the military establishment will come to fruition hopefully by the time the new batch of students is enrolled in the summer of 2016. Mr. Atokhe Aye, CEO, DMC, initiated the blacktopping of the drive-in from the College gate to the Principal’s Office portico. Er. Tongpang, EE PHED, Rural Division and his team has installed iron removal plant and helped in the plumbing work. Er. Moameren, EE department of Power and his team extended some low tension lines and provided service connection to some new buildings. The EE Housing Division provided manpower to help paint and refurbish some infrastructure. The Rotary Club, Dimapur constructed a Restroom in a record time of 15 days with European commode and fittings of high quality. The gulf between the alma mater and alumni has bridged over the years. The past students have regrouped and are doing a yeoman service to the institution. The alumni association has come forward to pool their resources and two gates are being constructed at the south and northern entrance through their initiative. The alma mater, the present generation of faculty, staff and

students still reckon you as one amongst us and has a special place in our hearts. The personal contributions made by Principal and each faculty member in kind and cash towards the enrichment of the institution to enhance the prospect of the students -including learners from poor economic background and physically challenged is but commendable. All these contributions from various quarters have changed the face of the College and gradually improved the output in terms of academic results in recent years. In the light of these, the Principal and entire community of Dimapur Govt. College wishes to acknowledge our sincere appreciation and gratitude for the unstinted contribution and support towards the development of Dimapur Govt. College. The contribution of various departments, organizations, associations and individuals towards the College will go down in the annals of the College. The current batches of students will immensely benefit through it, and most importantly, the succeeding batches and the next generation will reap the harvest in the form of an institution with accreditated status and a paradigm of excellence. We will ensure that all contributions towards the Dimapur Govt. College endeavor for excellence are well documented for all time to come. The Media Cell on behalf of DGC, continues to solicit the support of the stakeholders, likeminded individuals striving for quality education and the civil societies, to be an invaluable partner of this institution and help intensify the winds of change. Suzzana Yaden Convener, Media Cell Dimapur Government College

llegations has been leveled against the Lotha Hoho (LH) by various civil societies spearheaded by the Naga Hoho on the ground that the PIL filed by the LH would endanger the right of the Nagas vis-à-vis the special powers conferred upon the Nagas through article 371A of the Constitution of India. While it is the prerogative of the LH to respond or ignore, the allegations has not been taken well by many members of the Lotha community, even though that does not mean that the PIL has been endorsed by everyone. Attempt to use subversive tactics to corner the LH to withdraw the PIL is at best, a stratagem to deprive the petitioners to seek legal redressal, which is a constitutional right guaranteed to every citizen of the country. Moreover, deploying such pressure tactics while the matter is subjudice would be to imply that the respondents and their coterie does not have faith in the judicial system and that they are probably insecure on the unfounded premises that the verdict of the hon’ble court may undermine the rights of the Nagas. However, this is not the first time where such campaigns were mobilized to defeat litigation outside the court. Similar incidence was experienced with regard to the women reservation issue as well. It is understood that the three wings of Government, that is, the Legislature, Judiciary and the Executive are sovereign only within the spheres and powers allotted to them under the Constitution, in a sense that the constitution is supreme over all organs of the government. Article 371A is a special constitutional right of the Nagas secured through years of political conflict and negotiations. This right is close and dear to the Nagas for numerous reasons and it is the desire of the Nagas that no forces of the government, either State or Center, violate this right covertly or overtly. The Lotha Hoho or for that matter the Lothas are not blind to this matter. Therefore, before educating the Lothas as to what undermines the right of the Nagas, those pointing fingers should have at least consult the LH or carefully

go through the contents of the interim court order. To clear the aura of misunderstandings, the stay order which has already been reported in the local dailies, states that “This constitutional provision (article 371A) which has been heavily relied upon by the learned senior counsel for the petitioners, in our opinion, is meant to ensure protection of various aspect of Naga way of life and social practices as well as ownership and transfer of land and resources”. A careful reading of the aforementioned sentence would clarify as to whether the PIL seeks to undermine or strengthen the rights of the Nagas visà-vis article 371A. However, many concerned Nagas, including the Lawmakers were agitated because the interim order somehow touched on the sensitive issue of legislative competence between the Union and State government. But it must be noted that the conflict of interest between the Center and the State as to who should have ultimate authority in matters of extraction and exploitation of mineral wealth is not the creation of the PIL in question. The issue began following the letter of Union Petroleum minister on 13 June 2013 citing the view of the Union Home Ministry that “article 371A does not confer legislative power to the state legislature for regulation and development of mineral oil”. To this end, the honourable Chief Minister of Nagaland has also written back on 29 July 2013 affirming on the rights of the Nagas to frame appropriate rules under Article 371A. The state government has also relied on the response made in the Lok Sabha in March 2011 by Shri. RPN Singh, the then Union MoS for Petroleum wherein the minister stated that “… Ministry of Law and Justice is of the opinion that the term ‘land and its resources’ in Article 371A would include mineral oil and their resources and the State of Nagaland would have the power to frame its own laws...’.’ Therefore, an issue of such magnitude concerning the interest of not only the state legislature but also the entire Na-

gas should be settled and challenged at an appropriate higher level. However, attempts to twist the issue to make the LH a scapegoat would not yield any positive result. The NPNG Rules has been framed for the whole state of Nagaland but the issue keeps creeping in Wokha district. And just as the Naga Hoho President, Mr. Chuba Ozukum has said recently that there were divisions among the Lotha community due to the oil issue, it is also disheartening to see that certain factors are trying to capitalize from the differences of the Lothas. So far, the Lothas has not benefitted much from Oil, save the pittance compensation of 67 lakhs received in 2003, but the oil politics has brought irreparable damage on the unity and cohesion of the Lothas. Therefore, it is up to the Lothas either to remain gullible for self-interest or amend ways for good. To quote Mr. Chuba Ozukum again as reported in Nagaland Post on October 20, that tribal Hohos including Naga Hoho have given consent to frame the rules and regulations pertaining to the P&NG”, the statement is concocted as the Ao Senden were the first apex tribal Hoho to reject the draft modality in July 2012 stating that the same “would not be accepted and implemented in Ao areas for the time being since the Naga political issue was coming to a logical conclusion” (NP. dated 26/07/2012). This was followed by the ENPO as reported in Nagaland post on 18 Nov. 2012, that there should be no exploitation of oil and natural gas or any other mineral deposits within ENPO jurisdiction. The Lothas, through the Kyong Hoho and Kyong Students Union has also submitted series of representation and suggestions but did not took any extreme decision to ban exploration of mineral oil in its jurisdiction. Therefore, despite the looming atmosphere of misunderstandings, there must be a way out if serious efforts were made to address the genuine concerns of the stakeholders. N Janbemo Humtsoe Wokha, Nagaland

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.

Sunday 25•10•2015

Harry Potter and the Cursed Child

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uperstar Shah Rukh Khan feels an actor has to deal with every kind of situation - even if it is an awkward, weird, strange or uncomfortable one - and show to others as if they are “enjoying” it. “Awkward weird strange uncomfortable. Actors have to do what they have to do and show they are enjoying it. That is the only explanation to start the day,” the 49-year-old, who is currently busy shooting for filmmaker Rohit Shetty's “Dilwale”, posted on Twitter on Saturday. “Dilwale”, which is slated to release on December 18, marks the return of Bollywood's iconic onscreen couple Shah Rukh and Kajol after a hiatus of five years. Apart from them, the film, whose trailer will release alongside superstar Salman Khan's "Prem Ratan Dhan Payo" on November 12, also stars Varun Dhawan, Kriti Sanon, Boman Irani, Vinod Khanna and Johnny Lever.

The synopsis read, "It was always difficult being Harry Potter and it isn't much easier now that he is an overworked employee of the Ministry of Magic, a husband and father of three school-age children." It also said: "While Harry grapples with a past that refuses to stay where it belongs, his youngest son Albus must struggle with the weight

of a family legacy he never wanted. As past and present fuse ominously, both father and son learn the uncomfortable truth: sometimes, darkness comes from unexpected places." The opening performances of Part One and Part Two are scheduled on July 30, 2016 in London's West End at the Palace Theatre.

Ranveer couldn't take his 'eyes off' Deepika

ctor Ranveer Singh, who stars alongside his rumoured girlfriend Deepika Padukone in Sanjay Leela Bhansali's “Bajirao Mastani”, says he couldn't get his eyes off her in the forthcoming historical romance film's new song “Deewani Mastani”. The song, which was launched on October 17, features Mastani (Deepika) in all her beauty and glory. Ranveer took to Twitter on Saturday to share his thoughts about the song, which has been sung by Shreya Ghoshal and Ganesh Chandanshive. “I couldn't get my eyes off her in this song either! #BajiraoMastani,” Ranveer tweeted alongside a photograph of Deepika from the song. “Bajirao Mastani”, which is slated to release on December 18 alongside Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan's “Dilwale”, is Ranveer and Deepika's second film with Bhansali after 2013 movie “Goliyon Ki Rasleela Ram-Leela”. The film also stars actress Priyanka Chopra.

Winslet narrates anti-bullying animated short film HRitHik RosHan to anchor reality show HRX Heroes with Hrithik on Discovery channel!

ids for Fam Town Hall e grand finale will b e held at D on Octobe mate winn imapu r 25 fr e the mega g r from the six finalist om 5:00 PM. The ult r ra s presented nd finale of Kids for will be chosen duriniFame, whic & manage g Nagaland. d h The entry by Pheto Music Ass is an event and Rs 200 fee at the c ociation in o ner Alovika nly. Apart from the c ounter will be of Rs 5 o will perform, Akhrole and Binthu ntestants, former win0 Newmai as live on the guest artists stage.

ctress Kate Winslet has lent her voice to anti-bullying animated short film "Daisy Chain". The 40-year-old has admitted that bullies made fun of her appearance while growing up. As an adult, the actress has cultivated a positive body image and made it her mission to help others build selfconfidence. So when it came time for writer-director Galvin Scott Davis to cast the voice of the lead character in his new animated short about bullying, Winslet was an obvious choice, reports people.com. "Daisy Chain" is a story about a young girl who is bullied, and through the help of

Play Set 19 years after last Book arry Potter and the Cursed Child will be a sequel to the original series and set 19 years after the time of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, reported Digital Spy UK. The 'theatrical event' in two halves is billed as the eighth part of the series. It is based on a new story by JK Rowling, Jack Thorne and John Tiffany.

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rithik Roshan has turned anchor for a new show on Discovery channel, which is primarily targetted at kids, HRX Heroes With Hrithik Roshan! On the show, he will be introducing nine real life heroes in each episode of the nine part series. Speaking about the show, Hrithik said, “A hero is an inner core ingredient. In the face of adversity, impossibility we lose belief in that core. We need a symbol to remind us that we can be strong and overcome. We need a symbol, to empower, enable us to move forward. The nine people on the show will inspire people to find their own hero. When we watch news channels, the information focuses on horror, chaos and negativity. I don’t want the youth

a friend she learns to create a "daisy chain" so strong that even her bullies can't break it down. The five-minute video with hand-drawn animation was inspired by Davis's 9-year-old son, who came home from school and confided in his father about being picked on by a peer. Instead of simply talking to his son, Davis decided to take action. He encouraged his son and the bully to work on a series of comic books together that would later become Daisy Chain. Along with the short film, "Daisy Chain" is also an illustrated book, an App and character figurines.

to be moulded by fear. I want to balance this out by bombarding them with people who have done the impossible.” He also spoke about his stammering issues, and how you need emotional support to overcome these. ”Without an emotional support, it becomes harder (to go through tough times). But I wouldn’t advocate or tell people that you can’t do it if you don’t have an emotional support. In fact, I believe all the resources you need as a human being… you have within you. Sometimes you feel a lack of love or lack of someone who is not there to hold us, but I don’t want to propagate that.” The show will air from Monday to Tuesday at 9 pm from 2 November. The episodes will repeat on weekends at 8 pm.

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AN APPEAL ON SMART CITY KOHIMA Dear Citizens of Kohima, As we all are aware by now, our city is privileged to be selected amongst the 100 cities in the country to be developed as a Smart city under the Smart city mission. Within a period of five years, i.e 2015-2020, we have been given the rare opportunity to transform our city into a thriving, resilient and sustainable city- IF WE WANT TO! The Smart city Mission is citizen centric project with its primary emphasis on citizen’s engagement and participation in both planning and implementation process. The Mission envisages that the city envision its own future and carve out its own city plan. Towards realizing that. Today therefore, it rests upon each and everyone of us to participate in shaping the city of our future. There would be three phases of selection amongst the 100 cities for implementation of smart city plans wherein, 20 cities would be selected in the first phase and 40 each in the second and third phases respectively.

Selection at the National level would depend on the engagement and participation of the citizen in the plan would be one of the most important element for consideration. This is therefore an appeal to all citizens of our city and even beyond , to kindly participate and give your valued comments, suggestions, proposals and visions statements to shape the city of our future- ONLINE or OFFLINE. Please remember that each and every views and comments would add up to helping the city’s cause in being selected amongst the first 20! “LET US TOGETHER HELP BUILD THE CITY OF OUR DESIRE “ Online sites: 1. Mygov.in 3. Kohima Smart City Facebook 3. MoUD.gov.in: (For access to the smart city guidelines) 4. Offline: Written submission to the office of the KMC Sd-/ Kovi Meyase Administrator Kohima Municipal Council

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SPORTS

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Fusion SC lifts XXI MDFA Trophy 2015 First Village Sports Meet

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Parliamentary Secretary for IPR, Khekaho Assumi (extreme right) along with the champions of the XXI MDFA Trophy 2015 at the Imkongmeren Sports Complex on Saturday, October 24. (Photo/Temjenlemba Longchar)

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Mokokchung, october 24 (Mexn): Defending champions, Fusion Sporting Club lifted the coveted XXI MDFA Trophy 2015 defeating Shitilong SA 2-0 in the final at the Imkongmeren Sports Complex on Saturday. Parliamentary Secretary for IPR, Khekaho Assumi witnessed the match as the chief guest. The teams were equally matched in terms of ball possession, while both went on attacking mode. But Fusion got the upper hand early on thanks to a penalty ruling at the 7th minute. The spot kick ruling was the result of a hand ball foul in the Shitilong goal area, which Khekrietsira converted to give the lead to Fusion. Semi-finalists at MDFA 2014, Shitilong made a vigorous counterattack. But disaster struck when its star

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Best Player: Sakutemjen (Shitilong SA) Best Goalkeeper: Nungsangyanger (Dilong Youth Association) Best Defender : Bendangmeren (Fusion SC) Highest Goal Scorer: Nokcha (Arrjusanger FC) Most Promising Player: Meyasengba (Youngster’s FC) Youngest Player: Moawapang (Youngster’s FC) Best Disciplined Team: Elation Sporting Association

player, Sakutemjen was injured in the first-half weakening its strike capability, while leaving a big gap in midfield. The match went into the break 1-0. Despite the setback, Shitilong continued with the counter attack in the second half yet unsuccessfully. 65 minutes into the match, the second goal came. While concentrating in the midfield, there was a breach in the Shitilong defence line. A Fusion midfielder after breaching the defence sent a beautiful cross towards striker

Athing, who connected it with a header and into the goal. Shitilong still persisted with the counter attack but its strike force lacked teeth with the main striker out injured. At the other end, Fusion made several unsuccessful attempts at goal. The final whistle blew with a victorious Fusion FC lifting the MDFA Trophy for a second consecutive time. The champions won a cash prize of Rs. one lakh, while the runners-up were awarded Rs. 60,000.

Sungro - XI wins Friends of the Amur Falcon Green Goal’ Football Tourney

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Shozukhu Village downed Naharbari Village 4-2 in a tie breaker to lift the football trophy of the first ‘Village Sports Meet’ organized by EAC Chumukedima in association with Chumukedima Area Village Council Association (CAVCA). In an exciting final played in front of a capacity crowd at Chumukedima public ground Saturday afternoon, both teams were locked in a goalless draw during regulation time. The ultimate tie breaker went in favour of Shozukhu 4-2 and Naharabari had to settle for second slot. Chekiye Village was placed third. In women’s volleyball Eralibill Village drubbed Khusiabil Village in three straight sets to emerge champion. Purana Bazar ‘B’ women volleyball team were placed third. Fifty five villages under EAC Chumukedima Circle took part in the 8-day sports extravaganza played under the theme “Play for Unity.” Nagaland Governor, PB Acharya, who graced the closing ceremony-cumprize distribution as chief guest, in his address said the sports meet with the theme ‘Play for unity’ was in sync with the cosmopolitan nature of Dimapur where various tribe and communities co-exist in harmony. “Unity in diversity is the peculiarity of Nagaland and the country too”, the governor said and expressed happiness that each of the 55 villages taking part in the sports meet are also peopled by different tribes and communities. He said the sports meet is a living testimony that various tribes and communities can co-exist together peacefully. Acharya said Naga are

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Champions of football (men) and volleyball (women) of the 'Village Sports Meet' with the trophies.(DIPR Photos)

second to none when it comes to music, dance and culture and said even in the field of education, Nagas are forging ahead. He said with peace, the progress of Nagaland in various fields will accelerate. Guest of honour, advisor, Urban Development, SI Jamir, said that Nagas have talent in games and sports, yet due to lack of opportunities and infrastructure, Naga sportspersons have failed to meet expectations in the national and international levels. Jamir said the protract-

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ed insurgency problem had Individual prize winners also taken a toll on games Football and sports in the state. He Highest Scorer – Mathew however expressed opti(Chumukedima ‘A’) mism that with the dawn- Best Player – Akai Ayemi ing of peace in Nagaland, (Shozukhu) Naga youths can march Best Defender – Maong forward. (Naharabari) The chief guest and Best Goalkeeper – Inaka guest of honour also gave (Chekiye) away prizes to winners of Volleyball the football and volleyball Player of Tournament events and also individual – Monyu Konyak prizes. (Khusiabil) Earlier, co-convenor, Best Setter – Kitoli (Purana organizing committee of Bazar ‘B’) the sports meet, Kahuto Best Hitter – Rosemary (Eralibil) Chishi, delivered the wel- Most Disciplined Team come address. Diphupar A

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DIMAPur, october 24 (Mexn): Sungro - XI won the first ‘Friends of the Amur Falcon Green Goal Football Tournament’ defeating Battle Horse Aree Old village 4-1 at the final held at the Sungro football ground on October 24. Sungro led through the match, scoring the first two goals in the first-half. The first goal was scored at the 22nd

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minute and the second came three minutes later. Battle Horse Aree came back strongly after the break, scoring its first goal nine minutes after play resumed. It raised hope of an equalizer but the expectation was shortlived as Sungro doused it with two more goals. The 4th goal came at the 87th minute. With three minutes left

of play, Battle Horse Aree, which started the tournament as a formidable team ran out of steam to revive chances of a turnaround. Sungro XI won a cash prize of Rs. 20,000, while the runners-up were awarded Rs. 10,000. The tournament had begun on October 20. It was organized by the Nagaland Wildlife and

Biodiversity Conservation Trust, supported by BNHS, Birdlife International, WCS, WCT and RRCF to mark three years of amur falcon conservation efforts across the state and to mark two years of its ‘Friends of the Amur Falcon’ conservation education initiative in Sungro, Pangti, Doyang and Okhotso under the Sungro Range in Wolkha district.

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