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The power of accurate observation is commonly called cynicism by those who have not got it — George Bernard Shaw Towards building a strong base for agricultural development

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reflections

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Mata sinks City, Chelsea stunned in League Cup

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Mon facing shortage of admin officers

MON, OCTOBER 27 (MExN): The Konyak Union (KU) today revealed that there is a lack of administrative officers within Mon district and submitted a representation to the Nagaland State Government for immediate attention and action on this issue. A press note from the KU stated that the Konyaks, Ah...Back from car shopping. “which are the most popui was just telling them how lated tribe in the state of you’re helping me utilize the Nagaland is situated in a 200 Cr development fund. very strategic geographical where special seThe Morung Express location curity and administrative Poll QuEsTion supervision is required.” Mon district, it remindVote on www.morungexpress.com sMs your answer to 9862574165 ed shares an international boundary with Myanmar in Do you agree that the east, the State of Assam Elections in Nagaland in the west and Arunachal State has become a spiritual issue? Pradesh in the north. The KU questioned as to why the state/central governments Yes no others are “so insincere in maintaining efficient administrative system in a place like All press statements, Mon where the concern for memorandums, arti- adequate security measure cles, reports and news happens to be a national related documents priority.” Till date, it lamented should be sent to the that the region has been left official email address: at the “mercy of the people morung@gmail.com without any serious attenPress releases will be tion either from the state or accepted only till 8:00 pm central government.” The KU said that Mon district “is Editor, totally isolated from the state

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itself.” The only reliable route via Assam faces frequent disturbances and cut-off on account of numerous bandhs and strikes. No doubt, such isolation is a threat to national security, it added. The KU asked that the state government regulate its responsibilities systematically and efficiently and deliver administrative justice to the area. The KU representation was submitted to the Chief Minister demanding several actions regarding the administration of the district. It asked that an ADC be immediately posted at Mon on or before November 10. The KU informed that Mon District HQ has been functioning without an Additional Deputy Commissioner (ADC) for the past five months. “The administrative duties and assignments of one of the biggest districts in the state is left unattended...The responsibility of overseeing the town council affairs and the sanitation of the town is left unattended or half attended,” it lamented. The KU asked the state government as to “who would be managing the upcoming electoral works/ proceedings, preparation for the upcoming Town

KonyaK Union DemanDs

• Immediate posting of ADC at Mon and Naginimora • Posting of 2 or more EACs and SDOs (Civil) at Mon HQ • Sufficient government officers at all administrative units

A file photo of a village under Mon district. The Konyak Union today informed that there is a lack of administrative officers within Mon district and submitted a representation to the nagaland state Government for immediate attention.

Council election?” Such lapses in the administrative system, it pointed out, causes untold inconveniences to the public of Mon district as well as the administrative system.

The KU also demanded immediate posting of ADC at Naginimora, which it pointed out, is one of the oldest towns in the state, established by the East India Company. “It is a historical

town as well as the commercial hub in the state. Geographically, Naginimora shares its western border with Assam,” the KU added. With the state government geared up for the Town

Council elections, the KU informed that Naginimora does not even have nodal administrative officers (ADC) to execute the elections. “Moreover, the interstate border feuds are unpredictable. Such incidences & situation should be seriously pondered upon by the state government,” it said. It demanded that an ADC and all other sanctioned officers be posted at Naginimora on or before November 10. The KU then pointed out that there is requirement of 2 SDOs (Civil) at Mon district HQ. It stated that the administrative affairs of a district as vast as Mon cannot be handled by a lone SDO (Civil). “Hence, not accounting the existing SDO (Sadar) at the Mon HQ, the state government is requested to allocate and sanction additional two SDOs (Civil) exclusively for the Mon District HQ,” it said. It also called for the sanction of two or more Extra Assistant Commissioners (EACs) for Mon District HQ. The district, it revealed, is being managed by a lone EAC, which it stated causes “untold inconveniences to the general public on various governmental proceedings.” “On account of shortages of officers, many documental

requirements itself cannot be delivered to the general public on time,” it added. The KU then asked for deployment of sufficient and requisite government officers in all the administrative units. “Sufficient and regular officers should be deployed & stationed in order to instantly sort out all sorts of unpredictable situation/emergencies,” it stated, while appealing to all HODs/officers to be stationed at their respective posting units. “All administrative works should be decentralised and it should be executed at its respective offices/unit. Confining/ centralising of all administrative officers and works at the District HQ alone is being discouraged by the Union,” the KU said. It added that in order to inspire and acquaint the people on various governmental norms, policies and proceedings, all administrative works should be executed out from its respective administrative unit efficiently. The KU finally informed that it has empowered all 11 of its units to strictly cooperate with their respective administrative officers/offices and in streamlining all governmental assignments and proceedings.

Mokokchung to get first private FM channel ar ‘occupation’ of mekokla Morung Express news Dimapur | October 27

Mokokchung is set to have its first private FM Channel as the much-awaited second batch of auctions for private FM Radio Phase III began on Wednesday. The bidding saw 58 channels in 42 cities become provisional winners. The States of Uttarakhand and Nagaland, and the Border Area Towns of Poonch, Mokokchung, Leh, Kathua, Kargil and

Bhaderwa will have private FM channels for the first time, the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting informed. In the latest round, 266 FM channels are up for grabs in 92 cities. On day one of the auctions, four rounds of bidding took place with the cumulative provisional winning price at Rs 182 crore, compared to their aggregate reserve price of about Rs 179.2 crore, a statement from the Ministry of Information

Englan public appeals for Installation of transformer

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WOkha, OCTOBER 27 (MExN): The Englan Range Village Council Chairman Association, VDB Secretaries under Englan Range, Englan Range Students’ Union (ERSU), and Englan Range Baptist Khumshum (ERBK) have appealed to the Nagaland State Power Department to install a transformer for the range at the earliest since the public have been facing “undue hardship for the past three months and reeling under darkness.” The above organizations and individuals in a joint meeting held on September 26 at New Riphyim Baptist Church conference hall had a thorough discussion regarding the “frequent erratic power supply in the range” and appealed for installation of the transformer, informed a press release received here. It further appealed to the department concerned to upgrade the present transformer, since the energy produced by the transformer is not sufficient to meet the needs of the consumers. The release informed that the “transformer frequently bursts and the public has to suffer for three to four months every year without power supply.” The Englan range public cautioned the department concerned to fulfill their demands at the earliest, failing which, “the department will be solely held responsible if any untoward incident happen in the near future.”

and Broadcasting said. The ongoing process is a simultaneous multiple round ascending (SMRA) e-auction being conducted online. Fourteen bidders are in the fray, including Entertainment Network India Ltd, Kal Radio Ltd, South Asia FM Ltd, The Malayala Manorama Company and Mathrubhumi Printing and Publishing. Hyderabad, where one frequency is up for auction, saw a provisional winning price of Rs 20.83 crore at the

end of four rounds of bidding. The provisional winning price of one channel of Dehradun closed at Rs 15.61 crore. Earlier, M Venkaiah Naidu, Union Minister of Information and Broadcasting, had said that he is optimistic about a positive response for the auction. The Centre expects that this phase of auction will help take private FM Radio to 69 new cities where 227 channels have been put out for auction, he said.

At the end of the first day, some of the cities that received bids included Agartala, Aizawl, Bhaderwah and Leh. Meanwhile, 39 unsold channels from 23 cities of batch I of Phase III have also been put on auction. While the Ministry has expressed optimism at the success of the bidding, some experts from the industry have however had pointed out that the high reserve prices could emerge as a challenge during this phase of auction.

World may lose 2/3rd of its wildlife by 2020: WWF

NEW DElhI, OCTOBER 27 (IaNS): The future of many living organisms is under question as the world may loss 68 percent of its wildlife by 2020 -- a possible prelude for the sixth mass extinction, a major WWF report has said. According to the World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF)-Living Plant Report 2016, 58 per cent of the global population of fish, birds, mammals, amphibians and reptiles has already been lost between 1970 and 2012. These patterns are directly attributed to human induced climate change. The report says that about 41 percent, mammals, 46 per cent reptiles, 57 per cent amphibians and 70 per cent freshwater fishes are “threatened with extinction” in India. Four of the 385 species of mammals are already extinct in India. Seven per cent of birds may also extinct in the world. Globally between 1970 and 2012, 38 per cent of the terrestrial population, 81 per cent of fresh water population and 36 per cent of the marine population had declined. “Habitat loss and degradation and over exploitation of wildlife are the most common threats to the terrestrial population,” the report says. As per the report, by 2000, 48.5 per cent of the tropical and subtropical dry broadleaf forest habitat had been converted for human use. This has led to a 41 per cent overall decline in tropical forest species. Thereportheldfoodproductionto

meet the complex demands of an expanding human population as primary reason of the destruction of habitats and over-exploitation of wildlife. The world’s population has grown from about 1.6 billion people in 1900 to today’s 7.3 billion. “By 2012, the bio-capacity equivalent of 1.6 Earths was needed to provide the natural resources and services humanity consumed in that year,” the report said, pointing out how planetary boundaries were stretched due to human-produced alterations to the functioning of the Earth system. WWF focused on nine such alterations including unsustainable fresh water use and ocean acidification. As per studies, by 2050 there will be more polythene in the ocean than fish. “This is not just about the wonderful species we all love. Biodiversity forms the foundation of healthy forests, rivers and oceans. Take away the species and these ecosystems will collapse along with the clean air, water, food and climate services that they provide us,” said Dr. Marco Lambertini, International Director General, WWF. The researchers are already calling this time as “Anthropocene” -- an era during which the climate changes, oceans acidify and the entire community of flora and fauna disappears -- during a single human lifetime. All these changes may lead to the world’s sixth extinction, following the extinction of reptiles, mam-

mals (twice) and dinosaurs (twice). As per IUCN, the total threatened animal species has increased from 5,205 to 8,462 since 1996. India, Indonesia, Brazil and China are among the countries with the most threatened mammals and birds. “Not only wild plants and animals are at risk, people are victims of the deteriorating nature. Patterns suggest that without action during the Anthropocene the earth will become much less hospitable to our modern globalized society,” the report says. India ranks fifth in terms of biocapacity -- means an ecosystem capable of producing resources like food, fiber and absorbing carbon dioxide. However large population size and growing wealth which may change the consumption pattern is a challenge. “Our consumption patterns are constantly shaping the future of our planet,” said Ravi Singh, CEO, WWF-India. WWF however finds addressing the social inequality and environment degradation as best remedy. “There is still considerable room for optimism. Fortunately, we are not starting from scratch. We must create a new economic system that enhances and supports the natural capital upon which it relies,” says WWF. While the prediction of losing two-third of global wildlife population is expected by 2020, the landmark Paris climate agreement (COP21) that would enter into force the same year, is seen as another sign of optimism.

church evokes sharp protest

Naga organizations call for stern enquiry, serious scrutiny and necessary measures

DIMaPUR, OCTOBER 27 (MExN): Several organizations have condemned the alleged occupation of the Mekokla Baptist Church building under Wokha district by the 28 Assam Rifles (AR) on October 22 and 23. The Nagaland Baptist Church Council (NBCC) condemned the alleged action of the AR, for “defiling the sanctity of worship place, the church” and “failing to pay due respect to a holy/sacred place.” The NBCC, in a press statement, said that it has taken serious note of the alleged “remarks of the company commander of Doyang out post to the pastor and village council members that, ‘the area being under his jurisdiction, he was at liberty to take any decision without anybody’s permission or consultation with anybody.’” Security forces, it said, “cannot behave and create fear as they have done in the 1950s and 60s.” “India being a secular and democratic country; we expect respect and honour for worship places irrespective of religion, from any responsible officer or group. The concerned Commander and Jawans should remember section 295A of the Indian Penal Code,” it reminded. The NBCC strongly urged the higher authority to “discipline their officers to avoid brewing up of any communal tension among the different religious group.” The Nagaland Scholars’ Association (NSA) has also condemned the incident and expressed solidarity with the local people. “What is more condemnable is the statement made by the Army Commander who stated that since Mekokla falls under his jurisdiction he has the right and authority to do whatever he wishes. This is an alarming statement and calls for deeper introspection by the right thinking citizens of this country. The men in uniform are supposed to protect the sanctity of all religious places,” the NSA stated in its press note. It said that the incident has “seriously hurt the sentiment of the Naga people, once again damaging the image of the Indian Army and Assam Rifles in the region.” It calls for serious scrutiny from the Government of India and also civil society groups and activists, the NSA stated, while adding that “misguided and insensitive

attitude and approach of the Assam Rifles Commander is highly questionable and should invite stern enquiry and action.” The Nagaland Theological Colleges Association (NTCA) meanwhile stated that the AR action “shows that they have completely misplaced their priority as military personnel by intruding religious institution with ulterior motive.” “What surprises the NTCA is that, despite offering the community hall for their accommodation by the village leaders, the commander-in-charge refused. This is alien culture in Naga context because no sensible guest or guests would refuse accommodation provided by the host and stay anywhere they like, especially where they are not supposed to lodge,” it stated. It reminded the personnel that “it is unconstitutional for them to intrude or trespass into the place of worship in the name of duty.” “It is also too costly to trade your integrity as a soldier by misbehaving because it brings irreparable damage to the image of the Indian army in general who are supposed to be disciplined, respectful, and protectors of the people. You’re welcome to the church for worship but not for trespassing. We hope to see good will and fairness on the part of the soldiers on duty in future,” the NTCA said. It further called upon the concerned authority to take necessary measures “so as to avoid this unwanted action on the part of its personnel of any rank.” The Central Nagaland Tribes Council (CNTC) also expressed concern at the October 23 shootout and the alleged occupation of the church by the AR. It appealed to all concerned to adhere and respect the ground rules of the Cease Fire keeping in mind the peace and tranquility of the land. A press note from the CNTC also urged the Naga political groups to “remain in their designated camps so that such unfortunate incidents do not take place jeopardizing the lives of innocent and the vulnerable public.” At the same time, it asked the Assam Rifles to “live up to its name of ‘Friends of the Hill People’ in all actuality and thus act accordingly.” It further expressed condolences to the deceased GPRN/NSCN cadre who was killed during the October 23 shootout, and wished speedy recovery of the injured. The CNTC urged the state government to take the matter of the church occupation with the Indian Army and the CeaseFire Monitoring Board and ensure that such activities do not take place in future at any cost.

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Towards building a strong base for agricultural development

Field day cum farmer-scientist interaction aims to demonstrate improved technologies on agricultural and allied fields MedzipheMa, OctOber 27 (MexN): The ICAR Research Complex for NEH Region, Nagaland Centre, Medziphema organized field day cum farmer-scientist interaction on October 27 at its Research farm with an aim to demonstrate improved technologies on agricultural and allied fields. Parliamentary Secretary, Agriculture Dr. Benjongliba Aier, inaugurated the field day cum farmerscientist interaction in the presence of Rongseninla, Director, Department of Agriculture, Kevisa Kense, Director, Department of Fisheries, Dr. Lallan Ram, Director, Central Institute of Horticulture, Professor RC Gupta, Dean, NU-

SASRD, Nagaland, Dr. Abhijit Mitra, Director, NRC on Mithun, other dignitaries and farmers. Dr. Benjongliba Aier mentioned that this farmer-scientist interaction programme has highlighted the partnership between farmers, the state government, agriculture colleges and ICAR which is highly crucial and planned and need-based interaction of all the concern partners in agriculture will ensure that the benefits percolate to the farmers. While mentioning the importance of the event, Dr Benjongliba said, “We must now start building partnership based on mutual respect and inculcate patience, effort and interest in building a strong

Parliamentary Secretary Dr. Benjongliba Aier distributes saplings, agricultural farm implements, soil health card, seeds and poultry chicks to farmers during the farmer-scientist interaction on October 27.

base for agricultural development so that we are self sufficient and out economy is uplifted through sustainable agriculture.”

Dr. DJ Rajkhowa, Joint Director, ICAR RC for NEH region, welcomed the dignitaries and mentioned the importance of the agricul-

ture for the state of Nagaland while highlighting the role and contribution of ICAR RC for NEH Region, Nagaland Centre for the development

of agriculture and allied sectors in Nagaland. Professor RC Gupta expressed that it is a time to work toward evergreen

revolution which should encompass all aspect of agriculture and allied sectors. Rongseninla, mentioned that the departments are working for the improvement of farmers while highlighting the challenges for farmers in the changing climate scenario. She also stressed that convergence of different departments at the event should continue in every aspect with the farmers of the state. Dr. Kevisa Kense mentioned that funds for fisheries developments are diverted towards other purposes by the farmers and expressed that farmers should implement different technologies available to enhance the production of fish and profit. Dr Lallan Ram stressed on the importance of technical knowledge to enhance the profit in agriculture practices and urge rural youth to come forward to enhance their knowledge through training. Dr Abhijit Mitra, men-

tioned the importance of Mitun in Nagaland and expressed the potential of Mitun rearing while highlighting the need of implementing different available technologies. The event was attended by more than 150 farmers across the state and various critical farm inputs including saplings, agricultural farm implements, soil health card, seeds and poultry chicks were distributed to the farmers of the state of Nagaland during the occasion. The inaugural session was followed by the farmer-scientist interaction where several problems of farmers were addressed by experts from different fields of agriculture and allied sectors. A press release further stated that during the event, Dr. Benjongliba Aier also inaugurated an exhibition where several organizations showcased their technologies and products to the farmers and other was also inaugurated.

Veyieta Memorial GHS Porba Legal awareness on ‘Tribal Rights’ for village functionaries celebrates silver jubilee

MP KG Kenye and others during unveiling of the silver jubilee monolith of the VM Government High School, Porba on October 27. (Morung Photo) Our Correspondent Porba (Phek) | October 27

Nagaland’s lone Rajya Sabha MP KG Kenye today graced the silver jubilee celebration of Veyieta Memorial Government High School, Porba under Phek district. Speaking on the occasion, he said that education is like a vehicle which take the society forward and take the people elsewhere for prosperity. He said society cannot grow in the right perspective without education. He also stressed on the need to have peace and understanding amongst the people. Expressing that in this fast paced world, there are many influences both from the modern technology and traditional system of life, Kenye urged all to strive hard for what is right and good thereby strengthening the foundation for excellence. Pointing that Naga

forefathers virtue of truthfulness, honesty and hardworking is fast diminishing, Kenye called upon people to re- cultivate the good traditional values and practices. Honesty and hardworking are the most precious gems, which even the world has been looking for but Nagas have it since generation and only needs to cultivate it, he said. He also honoured the pioneers of the school for their dedication and hard work in bringing laurels and in producing many prominent personalities in various fields. Also speaking on the occasion as guest of honour, Phek Deputy Commissioner Muruho Chotso congratulated the pioneers of the school also extended best wishes for a brighter future. He said that no one can be judged by being graduates as many of them do not have any skills and do not want to take up any job, except white-collar job.

Technical courses should be taken up in order to be self-reliant instead of being a simple graduate without any skills, he said. In this competitive world simply completing higher education won't be enough but have to take up industrial and technical courses to enhance one's own skills, he said while appealing VMGHS Porba to set example for the rest of government schools in the district. Chaired by VMGHS Porba Headmaster, Etsongoyi Medeo, the celebration commenced with invocation prayer offered by Pastor of Baptist Church Porba, Hiivevo Sakhamo. Porba VDB Secretary Niiciitso Riiho delivered the welcome address. Special numbers were presented by students of the school -25th anniversary choir and Porba youth. CRCC Executive Secretary CRCC Rev Vevozo Khamo pronounced benediction.

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KOhiMa, OctOber 27 (MexN): Kohima District Legal Services Authority (KDLSA) organized a legal awareness programme on ‘Tribal Rights’ with the village functionaries on October 26 at the District Customary Court, Kohima. Rovilato Mor, IAS, Deputy Commissioner, Kohima in his key note address lauded the KDLSA for untiringly rendering voluntary services to all sections of people in the form of educating the masses about the provision of the law and the implications of ignorance of law, through which the society has benefitted immensely. He stated that special rights and protection for the state of Nagaland was extended through Article 371A whereby the customary courts have drawn its power. He emphasized on the need and importance of documenting the customary practices so as to preserve our rich traditions and customs for coming generations. He urged the Dobashis to adjudicate the matter with fairness and equity in administering justice, which will help strengthen the mechanism of the Customary Courts.

Executive officers, judicial officers of the district, KDLSA panel lawyers, dobashis and other officials after the legal awareness programme on ‘Tribal Rights’ held on October 26 at the District Customary Court, Kohima.

Failure to perform such duty shall render common people losing faith in customary courts. Nino Iralu, NJS, member secretary, Nagaland State Legal Services authority (NSLSA) and special Judge Vigilance spoke on ‘powers and functions of the Dobashis.’ Iralu said that a lot of issues which were confronting the society today were problems which were not prevalent in past, therefore the customary courts, while tackling such issues should deal the matters with due diligence and application of mind. She also emphasized the importance in following prescribed procedures while adjudicating cases to prevent from setting aside of such judgments by the

appellate courts. Some of the procedures which are to be strictly observed- Framing of issues; Documents should be supplied to the other party; Statements of witnesses to be recorded on oath; Judgment/Order should be supplied to both the parties. She also shared her views that juvenile cases and other child related issues should be referred to Juvenile Justice Board (JJB) and Child Welfare Committee (CWC), considering the best interest of the child. Further matters related to loan and other money suits should be referred to Lok Adalat for compromise between the parties and speedy disposal of the cases. In conclusion, she con-

gratulated the KDLSA for their outstanding performance and in winning the best District Legal Services Authority (DLSA) 2016 in Nagaland from amongst the eleven districts and wished them the best for the Zonal and National level. Kekhriengulie Theunuo, Retainer Lawyer, NSLSA spoke on the topic ‘Rules for administration of police and justice, 1937. He explained the hierarchy of the courts under the constitution of India and how customary courts were established. He further stated, through the 2nd amendment of the Nagaland Code, the Dobashis had acquired the jurisdiction to adjudicate matters relating to civil and petty criminal matters. He discussed the procedures

provided in the Nagaland code for the adjudication of matters by the customary courts. He mentioned that Part IVA of the Rules of 1937 in the amended rules pertaining to the district customary courts is not operative since government is yet to notify. He mentioned that till such time, the dobhasis courts are to exist as trial customary courts and not sit on appeals. He cited some Supreme Court decisions pertaining to customary court cases in Nagaland. During the interactive sessions, among several doubts and issues being deliberated at length, in depth discussion on Nagaland Money Lenders Act was done. It was informed that so far four individuals have come forward to register under the Act. Also way forward for the Dobhasis was discussed. The awareness programme was chaired by Zekuseto Natso, Panel Lawyer, KDLSA and was attended by Executive officers & Judicial officers of the district, KDLSA Panel Lawyers, Dobashis and other officials. This was stated in a press release issued by KDLSA Panel Lawyer, Thejapfutuo Khezhie.

Mkg large cardamom farmer exposure tour concludes

MOKOKchuNg, OctOber 27 (dipr): Under the initiative of the District Horticulture Office, Mokokchung, large cardamom farmers under Mokokchung District went on an exposure tour to Sikkim from October 17 to 20. Altogether, 19 Large Cardamom farmers and 4 Officials visited Regional Research Station, Tadong, Gangtok during the Tour Programme. Bharat Sushil, Scientist, Spice Board of India, Tadong, Gangtok was the main resource person who lead the farmers to the Research Station. The farmers were highlighted with the latest technology of Large Cardamom farming and visited the growing areas of Large Cardamom, Nurseries, Standardized Drying unit (Bhatti system) and Bio- Lab installed at the Research Station. The tour was jointly sponsored by DRDA, ATMA and DHO Office, Mokokchung. Large cardamom farmers under Mokokchung District during the exposure tour to Sikkim from held October 17 to 20. (DIPR Photo)

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NPO issues ultimatum to Manipur govt; says it will not accept creation of Sardar Hills District Newmai News Network Senapati | October 27

The Naga People's Organisation (NPO), Senapati has given a 24-hour ultimatum to the Manipur state government to spell out its exact position on the Sadar Hills issue. The 24-hour deadline would be effective from the date of publication of the news item. The NPO said today that its "attention has been drawn from very reliable sources that O. Ibobi, Chief Minister of Manipur is all set to formally inaugurate the Sadar Hills to a full fledged 'Revenue District' during the occasion of KUT 2016 scheduled to be held at Kangpokpi on November 1, 2016." "Through this press note," the NPO said, it "makes its official position clear to every section of people in particular and the Government of Manipur in general that any attempt to distort and negate the 'Letter and Spirit' of the 4 (four) Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) being signed between various Naga bodies and Government of Manipur in the matter of creation of the so called Sadar Hill district, since (1) 14th December, 1981, (2) 10th November, 1992, (3) 27th September, 1996, (4) 23rd June, 1988 and (5) written assurance given by the Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India on the 24th of November, 2011, therefore basing on such MoUs reached, the creation shall not be accepted under any circumstances". With this, the NPO "calls upon" the office of the Chief Minister, Manipur to clarify the official position with regards to this "volatile and sensitive matter" within 24 hours from the publication of this press note through proper channels. "Failing to do so shall be construed as an act of aggression into Naga territorial lands and any kind of ramification out of the callousness of the State Government shall be solely held responsible by O. Ibobi, Chief Minister," it added.

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pace of the work, the bench of Justice Ranjan Gogoi and Justice Rohinton Fali Nariman said that any failure to comply with the order of the court the Chief Secretaries would be asked to appear in person. Referring to the documents sent to foreign countries for verification, the court asked the External Affairs Ministry to takeup the matter within the governments of countries concerned through Indian missions abroad. Noting that the Election Commission too has not responded on the request for the verification of 10,83,919 claims, the court directed the Commission's secretary to "forthwith respond to the request by the Project Co-ordinator". Similarly in respect of verification of 14.8 lakh PAN cards, the court noted that verification of 6.5 lakh PAN cards has been done.

Asking the Union Finance Ministry to address the matter in rest of the cases, the court also said that the Ministry would release requisite funds required to completing the project. Directing the next hearing of the matter on December 15, the court in its order said it hoped and trusted that its directions would be implemented by all the authorities concerned. The apex court had, in December last year, passed a slew of directions, including an order to the Central government to complete fencing work along IndiaBangladesh border within three months to check cross-border influx of illegal Bangladesh nationals into Assam and streamline the process to deport them. The bench, which is hearing various pleas arising out of its verdict on PILs on influx of illegal Bangladeshi migrants to Assam,

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DimApur, OctOber 27 (mexN): The NSCN (IM) today alleged that the Manipur Chief Minister, Okram Ibobi Singh, was harassing innocent Naga people residing in Imphal town “through raiding and arresting without any reason”. A press release from the MIP NSCN (IM) claimed that the “dejected” Ibobi was exercising “muscle power” following the “humiliation and failure” in his recent visit to Ukhrul “due to non cooperation shown by the public for his anti Naga policies”. According to the NSCN (IM), one Phaningkhui Kapai of Paoyi village under Ukhrul district was arrested by the Imphal West Police Commandos at Bethany Hotel, Deulahland, Imphal on October 25 after being labeled as an “NSCN member working for Kilo Kilonser Rh Raising”. The NSCN (IM) denied any association with the individual and further urged Ibobi to stop his “communal attitude” towards the Nagas, and asked the Manipur CM to immediately release all arrested innocent public.

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New Delhi, Oc tOber 27 (iANS): The Supreme Court on Wednesday expressed its displeasure over the slow pace at which work on the upgrading of the National Register of Citizens (NRC) was going on in Assam as it directed the Chief Secretaries of 28 states to complete the verification of documents sent to them. Assam's State Coordinator of NRC, Prateek Hajela, in his report to the court had said that they had sent 3,05,995 documents to the state governments for verification but in most of the cases, no response was received. These documents are from people who claim to be residents of Assam but say they were living in different parts of the country prior to 1971 - the cut-off date for the identification of illegal migrants from Bangladesh. Expressing displeasure over the

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NOTIFICATION

1. All the Kohima representatives of Tribal Hohos/ organizations, representatives from Department of Art & Culture, Horticulture, Youth Resources & Sports and Industries & Commerce are requested to attend the Co-ordination meeting on 1st November 2016 at 12:00 noon which will be addressed by the Hon’ble Parl. Secy (Tourism), Secretary (Tourism), Officers & staff of Tourism Department in regard to the ensuing 17th Hornbill Festival 2016, as usual, at the Conference Hall of the Directorate of Tourism, Kohima. 2. Also, in pursuance to Advertisement issued by the Tourism Department regarding Open Competition for state’s Tourism Logo that best describes Nagaland Tourism, the panel of Judges have unanimously announced Mr. Merimvü Doulo as the winner of the competition. The panel of judges include Mr. Lepden Jamir(Senior Artist, Agriculture Department), Padma Shri Sentila(Social Worker), Mr. V.Noudi(Art Executive, Art & Culture Department), Mr. Richard Belho (Architect), Mr. T.Yanger Ozukum (Art Expert, Art & Culture Department) 3. The 10 Consolation prize winners for the Logo Competition are Mr. Tiasunep Aier, Mrs. Jungtina, Mr. Vikhor Tepa, Mr. Veta Thira, Mr. Bendangtemsu, Mr. Vil Pusa, Mr. Vineizotuo Z. Tase, Mr. Vithuse Temi, Mr Seyiekelie Tepa and Sinti Imchen. N.B: All the 11 names mentioned above are requested to attend the Prize Distribution Ceremony positively. The cash prizes will be given away by Shri C. Apok Jamir, Hon’ble Parl. Secy (Tourism) after the meeting with the Tribal Hohos/ Organisations. (K.T. Thomas) Addl. Director (HOD)

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NO.NPSC/ADVT/NON-TECH/1-2010 :: In continuation to the Commission’s Notification dated 21.10.2016 & 18.10.2016, this is to notify to all the candidates that the Examination for LDA-cum-Computer Assistant & Computer Operator under NPSC will be held on 4th & 5th November, 2016. Candidates can download their new Admission Certificate from www.admitcard.npsc.co.in by submitting their already allotted Roll No. Candidates must take a printout of the new Admission Certificate without which they shall not be allowed to appear the examination. Further candidates are to produce a valid identity card issued by a competent authority as proof of identity. Those candidates who have opted for Item No. 1 (Computer Operator) shall appear Computer Based Examination as per the venue given in the Admission Certificate. They have to report to the venue half an hour before commencement of examination for registration. Sd/- KHRUPI SOTHU, Secretary Nagaland Public Service Commission, Kohima.

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Cabinet approves 2% hike in DA/DR for central staff and pensioners NEW DELHI, OctObEr 27 (IaNs): The Union Cabinet on Thursday approved a two per cent hike in Dearness Allowance (DA) for central government employees and dearness relief (DR) for pensioners, effective from July 1. The decision, taken at a cabinet meeting chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, will benefit about 50.68 lakh government employees and 54.24 lakh pensioners. “The cabinet has given its approval to release an instalment of DA to central government employees and DR to pensioners from July 1, 2016, representing an increase of 2 per cent of the revised basic pay/pension, to compensate for price rise,” a statement read. “The increase is in accordance with the accepted formula, based on 7th Central Pay Commission recommendations,” it added. The cumulative effect of the hike on the exchequer will be Rs 5,622.10 crore per annum. The amount will be Rs 3,748.06 crore for eight months (July 2016 to February 2017) of the 2016-17 fiscal, the statement said.

Samsung says Galaxy Note 7 probe goes beyond batteries sEOuL, OctObEr 27(rEutErs): Samsung Electronics said on Thursday it will examine every aspect of the Galaxy Note 7 such as hardware, software and the manufacturing process to determine the root cause of the fires that led to the phone’s cancellation. Samsung Co-Chief Executive J.K. Shin said at a shareholder meeting that Samsung had sold 1.47 million new replacement Galaxy Note 7s using different batteries. Samsung secured 90 devices following 119 incidents of fire, of which 55 were relevant to the battery issue and another 19 are under investigation. The firm said it is working with regulators and thirdparty experts to conduct a thorough investigation. Samsung on Thursday also said it aims to recover quickly from the disastrous withdrawal of the fire-prone Galaxy Note 7 that dragged third-quarter mobile earnings to their lowest in nearly 8 years. The world’s top smartphone maker saw its mobile earnings plunge 98% from a year earlier to its lowest since the fourth quarter of 2008, barely avoiding its first-ever loss and dragging the firm’s overall profit to a two-year low. “Looking ahead to the fourth quarter, the company expects earnings to improve (from a year earlier) driven by strong performance in the components business,” Samsung said in a statement.

Amazon, Flipkart face action for violating packaging norms MuMbaI, OctObEr 27 (DNa): This Diwali, e-commerce companies have lined up bonanza offers and lucrative deals for purchases made from their platforms. However, some of these e-commerce platforms are not meeting the norms put up by the Legal Metrology Organisation (LMO). The LMO has already cracked down on popular e-commerce websites Flipkart and Amazon and seized goods worth over Rs 80 lakh from their godowns in Bhiwandi. It is alleged that seized goods did not contain manufacturing and packaging details, which is violation of Legal Metrology Rules. “The LMO had received various complaints from consumers. We then conducted a study on the modus operandi of such online trading companies. A special team was assigned the task of holding inspections at Flipkart and Amazon godowns,” said its Controller, Amitabh Gupta. The team visited the premises of Instacart at Bhiwandi-a service provider for Flipkart India and another godown of Amazon Sellers Services Pvt Ltd. The inspections were conducted in the last seven days, said officials. FiRe StatiOnS

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NEW DELHI, OctObEr 27 (rEutErs): Days after he was ejected as chairman of Tata Sons, Cyrus Mistry has stunned India with a hostile 5-page letter outlining governance failures, poor decisions and looming writedowns at one of the country’s most revered conglomerates. Mistry’s emailed parting shot, leaked late on Wednesday, turned into a viral sensation in India by Thursday morning, captivating readers on social media and prompting shocked headlines in leading dailies, as the government told politicians to stay out of what has become a public spat. The country’s two largest exchanges, citing the leaks, have demanded clarity from Tata’s 27 listed units. At least one unit, Tata Steel dismissed talk of writedowns. But shares in all of the group’s major listed companies fell on Thursday. Tata Sons has not commented since the letter surfaced. “Mistry tears into Tata,” the leading Times of India daily said on its front page. Public confrontations of this nature are rare in Indian corporate life,

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MuMbaI, OctObEr 27 (IaNs): Tata Sons on Thursday hit back at ousted chairman Cyrus Mistry saying his letter lambasting his predecessor Ratan Tata makes “unsubstantiated claims and malicious allegations”. Dismissing allegations made by Mistry, the company also said that its board had repeatedly “raised queries and concerns on certain business issues” but “these were not being addressed”. “It is a matter of deep regret that a communication marked confidential to Tata Sons board members has been made public in an unseemly and undignified manner. The correspondence makes unsubstantiated claims and malicious allegations, casting aspersions on the particularly when they involve conservative and established conglomerates like salt-to-cars group Tata and a patriarch like Ratan Tata, who has temporarily taken back the helm of the parent group. “It has taken everyone by surprise. Nobody would have thought such things could happen at Tata,” said J. N. Gupta, a former executive at India’s markets regulator and now managing director at Stakeholders

Tata group, the Tata Sons board and several Tata companies and some respected individuals,” a Tata Sons statement here said. Cyrus Mistry’s email on Tuesday to directors of Tata Sons, a day after they voted to remove him as Chairman, contains allegations of “aggressive accounting” and fraudulent payments, and warns of potential write downs of losses of $18 billion at five group companies. “It will be beneath the dignity of Tata Sons to engage in a public spat with regard to the several unfounded allegations appearing in his leaked confidential statement,” the Tata Sons statement said. “There is a multitude of records to show that the allegations made

Empowerment Services. Lawyers, analysts and headhunters cautioned the letter could be the start of a bitter legal battle - but was already a warning to any willing candidates on challenges ahead in running a sprawling and complex group. “Any candidate that is now in the race or is considered, will pull up and refer to the letter from Cyrus Mistry,” said Suresh Raina, managing partner, Hunt Partners, an execu-

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‘Mistry making unsubstantiated claims, malicious allegations’ by Cyrus Mistry are unwarranted and these records will be duly disclosed before appropriate forums, if and when necessary, sufficiently justifying the decision made by responsible Boards of Directors. “...allegations are not based on factsorthetruestateofaffairs,”itsaid. “The Directors of the Tata Sons board had repeatedly raised queries and concerns on certain business issues, and Trustees of the Tata Trusts were increasingly getting concerned with the growing trust deficit with Mistry, but these were not being addressed. The Tata Sons board, in its collective wisdom, took the decision to replace its Chairman in the manner undertaken,” the statement said. The company

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also said that it was unfortunate that Mistry had overwhelmingly lost the confidence of the members of the board of directors for a combination of several factors, it said. Countering Mistry’s allegation of becoming a “lame duck” chairman, Tata Sons said he, as the Executive Chairman, was “fully empowered to lead the group and its companies”. “It is unfortunate that it is only on his removal that allegations and misrepresentation of facts are being made about business decisions that the former Chairman was party to for over a decade in different capacities. The record, as and when made public, will prove things to the contrary,” a spokesperson said.

fuel sales, Mistry said, and when fraudulent dealings surfaced at AirAsia India, they were not acted on fast enough. Ratan Tata’s lawyer Abhishek Manu Singhvi, dismissed the accusations in comments to local television and questioned the purpose of the “blame game”. “It’s unfortunate that this kind of linen is sought to be washed in public,” he told NDTV. “Loss of confidence is a collective and subjective thing.” Yet gov-

ernance experts said Tata would need to tackle the allegations, for which Mistry provides no proof. “Either Tata comes out and denounces them successfully or they will lose their reputation as one of the best governed companies in the country,” Gupta said. Mistry is still chairman at the operating level at several group units including Tata Motors, Tata Steel and Tata Consultancy Services.

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Final settlement closer than ever: Horam DimaPur, october 27 (mexN): MIP Kilonser of NSCN (IM), V Horam has maintained that the Indo-Naga political talks are progressing in the right direction and both sides are closer than ever to the final settlement. Speaking at a consultative meeting on Indo-Naga political talks organized by the Phom region of NSCN (IM) on October 26 in Longleng, he pointed out that Naga political issue has received a new urgency and gained momentum during the last two years and the talks are progressing in the right direction. With regard to the Framework Agreement, Horam said that the Framework Agreement put in place between the Nagas and the GOI is a “result of prolonged, dedicated and prayerful outcome be-

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tween the two parties who have submitted themselves to settling down the final solution of the Nagas.” The Framework Agreement, he

added, is “the foundation upon which the edifice of solution will be built,” according to a press release from MIP, NSCN (IM). “The

agreement says that India and the Nagas will co-exist as two separate entities and that the question of merger with one does not arise

since the GOI has recognized the legal rights of the Nagas for integration and a roadmap have also been worked out for materializing through democratic process taking into consideration the political rights of the Nagas,” he stated. “Besides a new relationship has been established between the two equals which will ensure the rights of the Nagas and guarantees the security concerns of India.” Meanwhile, K. Chawang, Convener, Ceasefire Monitoring Cell spoke on conflict resolutions and safe landing of the solution. He stated that there will be a change of history very soon whether Nagas like it or not and that Nagas cannot afford to miss the opportunity. Chawang further urged the Nagas in general and the Phoms in

particular to take a clear stand and not be confused. According to the MIP statement, Chingan Phom, Chairman, Phom People's Council in his speech lauded the efforts of the NSCN (IM) in organizing the consultative meeting and endorsed the “decision of Phom community by supporting the Indo-Naga political talks and the August 3, 2015 Framework Agreement.” The meeting discussed the ongoing political talks and the August 3, 2015 Framework Agreement at length, the release said. It was attended by Phom People's Council, Phomla Hoichem, Phom Students Conference, PBCA, GB's Federation and students’ community. The participants raised questions which were clarified by the two NSCN (IM) speakers.

Orientation on Poorna Shakti Kendra underway Kohima, october 27 (DiPr): A two-day orientation programme for village coordinators and volunteers of Poorna Shakti Kendra (PSK)/Village Convergence and Facilitation Service (VCFS) organized by PSK/VCFS began on October 27 at SIRD conference hall, Kohima. Mission Director, State Resource Centre for Women (SRCW), Daisy Mezhür urged the participants to work hand in hand with the Anganwadi and ASHA workers, besides maintaining good relationship with the village council chairmen, VDB secretaries and other frontal organizations in the village. Delivering the introduction of the orientation programme, she also asked the participants to sensitise the villagers about the schemes and programmes being implemented or in the offing for the welfare of the women. Stressing on the importance of the role of women in a society, she suggested

Coordinators and volunteers urged to work closely with village functionaries

mex fIle Transfer and posting of IAS/NCS officers Kohima, october 27 (DiPr): The Government of Nagaland has ordered transfer and posting of the following IAS/NCS officers with immediate effect: Maongwati Aier, IAS, Secretary, Health & Family Welfare is transferred and posted as Secretary, PHE; Anenla S. Longchari, IAS, Secretary, PHE is transferred and posted as Secretary, Excise; Nikhashe Sema, NCS, Secretary, Excise & Fisheries is relieved of the charge of Excise; Rovilatuo Mor, IAS, Deputy Commissioner, Kohima is retained as Deputy Commissioner, Kohima till December 31, 2016; Rajesh S, IAS, Joint Secretary, Health & Family Welfare is retained as Joint Secretary, Health & Family Welfare till December 31, 2016.

Firing practice in Phek PheK, october 27 (DiPr): The Commandant of 5th NAP Bn. Phek has informed that the 5th NAP Bn. will be conducting firing test for the ongoing refresher course with effect from October 28, 2016 from 5:00 am at the unit firing range. All the public and nearby villagers have been requested not to go near the firing range or let loose any domesticated animals around the firing range area during the practice period.

Meetings & AppointMents

AKMWP meeting today The Association of Kohima Municipal Wards Panchayat (AKMWP) has convened a meeting on October 28, 4:00 pm at its office in 2 K Hotel building, Officers’ Hill, Kohima to discuss some important agendas. Therefore, AKMWP president, Neibulie Kiewhuo and secretary, Thejao Sekhose have requested all ward/sector panchayat chairmen to attend the meeting along with their respective secretaries and youth presidents without fail.

NSF 69th Foundation Day The Naga Students' Federation (NSF) is observing its 69th Foundation Day on October 29, 11:00 am at the NSF conference hall. Z. Lohe, former president, NSF will be the guest speaker. Federating units, subordinate bodies and seniors have been requested to attend the programme. mission director, srCW, daisy mezhür speaking during the launch of the two-day orientation programme organized for coordinators and volunteers of Psk/VCfs on october 27 at sIrd conference hall, kohima. (DIPR Photo)

that the meeting should be held once in a month to discuss the schemes and programmes meant for women and also to sort out the problems and grievances faced by the women in the society. Mezhür also urged the participants coming from various districts to form SHGs in their respec-

tive districts for their own survival. SRCW Research Officer, Meneno R. Vamuzo gave the introduction to NSSWB/SRCW. She informed that NSSWB was formed in 1958 with its main vision to empower women and children and to recommend sugges-

tions, problems and grievances faced by the women to the government for effective implementation. She also asserted that schemes and programmes implemented by different departments should be made known and imparted to the general public, particularly the women.

Block Program Coordinator, Rokosalie, while giving the introduction to PSK/VCFS, urged the participants to work in close association with the village functionaries. He also reiterated that the schemes and programmes meant for women should be made known to the villagers who

are illiterate and have no access to such information. Supervisor, WHL-181 Vekhwusalu Dawhuo presented the findings of PRA+ roles and responsibilities conducted in three districts of Kohima, Longleng and Phek. District Coordinator, Ajabu Tungoe was the moderator of the programme.

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DimaPur, october 27 (mexN): Condolences continued to pour in today from organizations and individuals for Hukato Naga, Chairman & Managing Director of HN Company, who passed away in Nottingham, England on October 25.

dreams through hard work,” the MP continued. Admitting that Hukato’s death is a personal loss to him and his family, Rio added, “We will particularly miss his exuberant energy, lively presence and positive approach to everything in life.” Along with his family the MP further conveyed conneiphiu rio: Lok Sabha dolences to the bereaved family. Member of Parliament, Neiphiu sC Jamir: Governor of OdiRio expressed pain and shock at the death. He remembered Hu- sha, Dr. SC Jamir also expressed kato as a prominent entrepre- deep grief at the passing away neur, caring social worker and of Hukato. “Having gained imphilanthropist. “His life story is maculate insight and knowledge an example of how hard work on business activities and conand commitment bring success nection all over the country and in life. He was always proud of the abroad he was seen as a blessing fact that he belonged to a hum- for the development of the State ble background and he always of Nagaland. His journey from a used the story of his own jour- carefree life in younger days to ney to motivate the youth and a deeply religious, sincere and the younger generations,” Rio a thoroughly reformed person stated. “He exemplified dignity later has in fact great bearing on of labor, discipline and persever- him as he blossomed into a man ance. He was also an outspoken full of new and innovative ideas,” person who always encouraged Jamir wrote of Hukato in a conthe youngsters to aspire for their dolence note. “It was unfortunate

that he left for his heavenly abode when he was set to deliver in a big way for the State.” Jamir further prayed that his soul rest in peace. ngBf: The Nagaland GB Federation (NGBF) portrayed Hukato as “an icon among the Naga entrepreneurs, a young and energetic man who pioneered in many developments that took place in Nagaland.” Stating that in his demise, “we” have lost a great businessman and man of compassion, the federation said his contributions toward the business industry in Nagaland shall always be remembered. It also offered deepest condolences to bereaved family. sCd: Chairman of Sumi Council, Dimapur (SCD), Kuhoi Zhimo reminisced that Hukato was a personal friend of his and they spent many memorable moments together during their younger days. “A dynamic personality as he was, he was one of

the few Nagas to venture outside Nagaland to expand his business interests making him a path breaker for other Nagas,” Kuhoi stated. “In his death we have lost a very promising soul who became a role-model for others and his absence will be deeply missed.” On behalf of his family and SCD, he further conveyed condolences to the family members of the deceased. neiba kronu: Parliamentary Secretary for Planning & Co-ordination, Evaluation, Monitoring & Taxes, Neiba Kronu also expressed anguish over the death and conveyed heartfelt condolences to the bereaved family of Hukato Naga. Describing Hukato as God fearing, compassionate and visionary who strived hard in the uncertain field of business and became highly successful and an example to other Naga entrepreneurs, the Parliamentary Secretary further said that in

Lotha Colony Council, Dimapur will be conducting social work on October 29 from 6:00 am to 9:00 am within its jurisdiction. A press release from Mhachio Lotha, secretary, LCC has informed all the residents of the colony to compulsorily take part in the social work.

Khomi Union Dimapur get-together The Khomi Union Dimapur has informed all its members residing in Dimapur district that a picnic cum gettogether will be held on October 29, 11:00 am at the Agri Expo site, 4th Mile, Dimapur. The union solicited the prayer and presence of all its members, old and young.

of Kohima as well as tourists JSU ‘Orientation can enjoy the great carnival atmosphere, delicious food, & Reminiscence’ and most importantly, bear irreplaceable smiles that can The Jakhama Students’ Union (JSU) along with JSU be seen throughout the car- Golden Jubilee Committee will be organising an ‘Orientation & Reminiscence’ on October 29, 10:00 am at nival. “Over the years the Ko- Jakhama Village Panchayat Hall. Therefore, all the JSU hima Night Carnival has be- members and former Executive Members have been come an important social requested to attend the program positively to enhance and cultural event which knowledge and partake in reminiscence of JSU’s past. continues to gain regional significance. The carnival’s success story is due to the NNC and FGN joint meeting enthusiastic participation of the local populace and the The monthly joint meeting of the Naga National Counactive support of the Tourism cil (NNC) and the Federal Government of Nagaland Department of Nagaland,” it (FGN) will be held on October 31, 10:00 am in Transit added. The KCCI has invited Peace Camp, Kohima. Therefore, all the eligible central all to participate in the carni- and regional authorities and Naga Army officers of the val, while informing all inter- NNC/FGN have been requested to positively attend ested vendors to contact its the meeting and “meet the needs of the nation.” office during office hours for any related queries. Application forms to interested vendors will be issued on November 1, forms are to be submitted on November 4, and announcement of selected stalls will be DimaPur, october information & publicity done on November 7. 27 (mexN): The Nagaland secretary, Nokchem Angth GB Federation (NGBF) has mentioned that Mangko expressed sadness over the was the first graduate of demise of Y. Mangko Phom, Langto soil and contributformer president of ENPO. ed immensely in the field his demise, “not only the family In a condolence note, NGBF of education towards the has lost a great soul but the Naga stated that Mangko was one society. “The late leader society is left without one of its of the dedicated and self- was not only an educationmost dynamic and adventurous less leaders who worked for alist/educationist but also entrepreneurs.” He prayed to the social uplift of his commu- a mentor and a guide for almighty to provide solace to the nity in particular and Na- the students’ community bereaved family and let the de- gas in general. The NGBF of Yachem in particular parted soul rest in eternal peace. acknowledged his contri- and Phom in general,” YSU nCsu: The Nagaland Con- butions while conveying stated. “The late leader has tractors’ & Suppliers’ Union deepest condolences to the served the society in different level and left good foot(NCSU) remembered Hukato as bereaved family. In a separate condo- prints for the youngsters one of the most promising businessmen and entrepreneurs lence note, Yachem Stu- to harvest.” The students’ among the Nagas, who had dents' Union (YSU) paid union further conveyed struggled hard to become very great tribute to Y Mangko heartfelt condolences to successful in his profession. “He Phom describing him as the bereaved family and was large hearted, hard working “our charismatic leader”. prayed that God bestow his with warmth personality…In his The note from YSU presi- shelter and comfort upon demise, we have lost a dynamic dent, Chingba Phom and them. personality in the business community,” NCSU stated in a message. “His good deeds shall always be treasured in our humble memories.” The union expressed sorrow at the death and extended In connection to the news item, “Eurokids School obcondolences to the wife, children serves 5th Health is Wealth Day” published on October and other near and dear ones of 27 issue, the name of the school should be read as ‘Euro the deceased. International School’ and not as published.

Kohima, october 27 (mexN): The Kohima Chamber of Commerce & Industry (KCCI) is once again preparing to organize the Kohima Night Carnival. Like previous years, this year’s carnival will also be held from December 1 to 10, from 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm. Stating that the Kohima Night Carnival has become one of the most successful events during the Hornbill Festival, KCCI information & publicity secretary in a press release said the ever increasing number of visitors to the carnival is “a sight to behold and a must visit for everyone.” The carnival has also become a breeding ground for budding entrepreneurs and artisans and the positive result is the huge revenue being generated into the local economy, he stated. TheKCCIfurthersaidthat the youth executive members of Phusachodu Baptist Church undertook a study tour to learn about organic and it endeavors to organize the cardamom farming in sikkim. they also observed rural home-stays for promotion of rural tourism there. carnival in the spirit of joy and happiness where the citizens

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The Power of Truth

The Morung Express volume Xi issue 296 By Witoubou Newmai

Shifting equations in the NE region

here seems to be no foreseeable answer to many prevailing issues in the northeast India region. The moment it is thought that answers have been found, the fluid situation changes the equation, which in turn, changes the questions. We notice this development more glaringly pertaining to peoples’ movements. To cite a case in point, under the banners of United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) and All Assam Students’ Union (AASU) there were strong people’s movements –the former to ‘liberate’ Assam and the latter to ‘protect’ it—in the 1980s. However, with the fast changing profiles of people in that state the equation has changed. With this, Assam has different questions, and so it is no longer the perceived answers of the 1980s the people of Assam are looking for today. In Mizoram, the Mizo National Front (MNF), the only political party with a strong Mizo emotional linkage with Mizo national fervor, which once enjoyed mass support, has now taken a back seat with Mizos embracing the Congress party. This can happen even as there is a strong Mizo nationalist discourse taking place. Mizos are also one people extremely possessive when it comes to their culture and tradition and even read Shakespeare, George Bernard Shaw and the likes in Mizo. In the state of Tripura, the indigenous Tripuri people, also known as Tipra or Tipperah, continue to have problems with the Bengali settlers. But again, how these indigenous people are organizing themselves for the future remains to be seen. In Meghalaya, nationalist discourse of the indigenous peoples is interpreted into some form of campaign or the other. Until two years ago, the blow-hot, blow-cold Inner Line Permit (ILP) campaign by civil society organizations of Meghalaya was, at best, seen as the unifying force of various indigenous tribes of Meghalaya. Otherwise, outfits such as Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA), Achik National Volunteer’s Council (ANVC), Achik National Volunteer’s Council – Breakaway (ANVC-B), United Achik Liberation Army (UALA), Achik National Liberation Army (ANLA), Achik National Liberation Co-operative Army (ANLCA), Achik Tiger Force (ATF) and Achik National United Force (ANUF), Hynniewtrep National Liberation Council (HNLC) and Achick Songa An’pachakgipa Kotok (ASAK) are struggling to maintain relevance. Of all the north eastern states, Manipur is found to be quite complex and interesting. There is no denying that the hill-valley divide is becoming wider. Today, the Naga people see the ‘valley’ people and the state government as the “immediate others”. With this, the idea of Manipur is fast changing. Very peculiar is the case of Manipur where a chief minister running the government for three consecutive terms has no freedom to move around in the larger part of the state he is ‘reigning’. This has greatly perplexed many on the idea of ‘popular government’. The answers to all these issues will keep changing because it is also all about “The times they are a-changin’”.

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Laurie Goering Thomson Reuters Foundation

More coal plants will deepen – not cut – poverty: researchers

uilding just a third of planned new coal-fired power plants around the world would push hundreds of millions of people into poverty as it accelerates climate change past an agreed limit of 2 degrees Celsius of warming, development experts warn. As pressure builds to phase out coal as a power source in favour of cleaner renewable energy, the coal industry has fought back, arguing that coal is the cheapest and most reliable way to bring power to millions without it. In particular, "clean coal" technology offers emissions 25 to 40 percent lower than traditional coal plants, industry officials say. But a report by a dozen poverty and development organisations - including the UK-based Overseas Development Institute and the Vasudha Foundation in New Delhi - suggests that falling prices for solar and wind power mean renewable energy is now the fastest and least expensive way to bring electricity to the world's poor. In particular, off-grid and "distributed" renewable power in which smaller-scale clean power systems are built close to areas of demand, avoiding the high cost of expanding national power grids - is "the cheapest and quickest way of reaching over two-thirds of those without electricity", the report said. "There are myths that we're trying to pull up the ladder and deny developing countries the chance to develop the way we did," said Sarah Wykes, the lead analyst on climate change and energy issues for CAFOD, a Catholic international development charity. "But you don't need these kinds of dirty fuels anymore for economic development. There are much better clean alternatives," said Wykes, one of the authors of the report, in an interview with the Thomson Reuters Foundation. Around the world, more than 2,400 coal power plants are now under construction or being planned, experts say. Two-thirds of those are in China and India - both countries already struggling with growing deaths from air pollution, the report noted. Building even a third of those plants would push the world past the international goal agreed in Paris last December to hold world temperature increase to "well under" 2 degrees Celsius, the report said, worsening climate impacts from longer droughts and more severe storms to rising sea levels. World Bank President Jim Yong Kim has warned if Asia goes ahead its planned coal plants, "I think we are finished. ... That would spell disaster for our planet." One reason developing countries - and those who fund projects there - continue to look to coal to meet growing energy needs is that it's what they already know, Wykes said. "Development finance staff have expertise in fossil fuels and lack skills in renewable," she said. "There's a lack of internal incentives, human capacity and the right policy frameworks." The coal industry also is a powerful and established lobbying group, she said, with workers who are fighting for their jobs and who would need retraining to take jobs in the emerging renewable energy industry, she said. But a number of developing countries - including Rwanda and Ethiopia in Africa - have already chosen to invest heavily in renewable energy as their path to development, she said. Nicaragua, in central America, aims to get 95 percent of its electricity from renewables by 2017, she said. Renewable energy systems also provide more, healthier and higher quality jobs than coal, Wykes said. But for more developing countries to chose clean power, richer nations need to provide finance and technology to help them, and big development banks and funds - including the Green Climate Fund - need to commit to not financing coal projects, the report said. Rich countries also need to lead the way by rapidly reducing their own use of coal power and scaling up renewable energy, the authors said. "Coal undermines both climate and development goals, while clean energy supports them," said Ilmi Granoff, one of the paper's authors and a climate and energy researcher at the Overseas Development Institute.

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Ben Phillips

Five successful campaigners share their secrets Great campaigns have lots of things in common, but they’re not the things we’re often taught

hen I was young I got involved in campaigns because I was passionate about them. But when I became an NGO professional I was taught to be much more focused on realism, cool-headed analysis, and the careful assessment of strategies. What matters, I was told, is what works. So in that spirit, I’ve been talking to five leaders whose campaigns have definitely succeeded in order to find out what it was that really made the difference. Jay Naidoo led the South African trade union movement’s struggle against Apartheid; Ann Pettifor headed the Jubilee 2000 campaign to cancel third world debt; Lilian Njehu worked alongside the Nobel Prize winning environmentalist Wangari Maathai in the campaign to save Kenya’s forests; Kumuti Majhi is a tribal leader form Niyamgiri in India who defeated the Vedanta corporation’s plans to mine his people’s land; and Peter Tatchell has helped to bring LGBTQ rights to centre stage and secure a series of victories for equality. As each of these campaigners were at pains to point out, all successes are partial and impermanent, and no victory is won by one person alone, but nevertheless these are winners. They are all different, but they do have lots of things in common. It’s just that they’re not the things that I’d been taught. First of all, I asked them if they knew that they would win when they began their campaigns. I thought they might set out the practical reasons behind their confidence, the power mapping they had done and the assessments they had made. But none of them described anything like that at all. Pettifor told me “No, I was sure at the beginning that we could not win,” and shared how there had been an internal argument over the branding of the campaign as Jubilee 2000 because she and others “could not see how we could make debt a big issue with that identity in just five years… but I was wrong. Our identity, and its deep symbolism embedded in Islam, Judaism and Christianity, was vital to our success.” Others said that they did know they would win, but not because they’d conducted any formal planning or analysis. Instead, it was a matter of heartfelt conviction. “This was the land that our forefathers died for” as Njehu put it. “Because we have faith in our people and ‘Niyam Raja’” was Majhi’s response, “We worship Niyamgiri as our living God and under no circumstances will we leave our God. Our struggle has gone through many ups and downs but we never stopped—even during the worst time of our life.” Naidoo described how he got involved in the struggle against Apartheid because of Steve Biko. “Steve didn't give us a project plan or a log frame or a budget,” he told me, “he

gave us a direction to follow, and pride. He taught us to love ourselves, and that we had nothing to lose but our chains.” Tatchell emphasized that the struggle for LGBTQ rights “far from being an easy, smooth transition, has been a long, hard struggle, with many setbacks along the way.” That’s a clue to the second lesson of their experience: all successful campaigns move backwards as well as forwards, and when times were tough these five leaders drew strength not from a plan but from a deeper moral force. “The motive of my campaigning is love,” said Tatchell, “I love other people. I love justice. I don't like seeing other people suffer. I think to myself: that could be me, my sister or my neighbour. We are all part of the same human family, with a duty of care towards each other, no matter what our nationality, race, belief or sexuality. It cannot be right to do nothing while other human beings are denied equality.” Mahji shared that what drove his community was the “determination to protect our ‘motherland’ for generations to come.” Pettifor said something similar: “as someone born and raised in Africa, I was deeply invested in the campaign, believing it to be one of moral, economic and social injustice. That conviction drove me on. Although I am not religious, I had deep faith that with commitment, and in community with others, righteousness and justice would prevail.” Njehu described how her group’s “faith meant we could not fear death.” These are phrases that are hardly ever used in standard training for campaigners or reports about what works. Thirdly, what brought victory was not individual smarts but collective strength. As Naidoo explained, the power of mass mobilization and popular organization is also vital. “To bring change, we organized, factory by factory, street by street” he said, to “build

around people's priorities and to find their priorities by asking.” Njehu emphasized how success was rooted in being “a grassroots movement, built up from ordinary women fighting for their families, saving the wood they need for cooking for their children, saving the land on which they depended. It was their felt need.” People power was central to all these victories, and central to people power was unity. Mahji described a village meeting where company officials “tried to purchase our people by providing meat and liquor, but not a single person spoke in favour of the company.” Likewise, a protest planned by Pettifor and her colleagues outside the G8 meeting in Birmingham in 1998 looked like it might not attract many people after the UK government tried to put them off with the message “that the G8 leaders would instead spend that day in a castle miles away. But suddenly as I stood outside Birmingham Station I saw thousands of supporters pour out. The government tactic had failed, and the Prime Minister was obliged to return to Birmingham to meet with the representatives of the 100,000 Jubilee 2000 supporters.” Lobbying, however smart, is only ever effective when matched by direct action by substantial groups of determined people who stand together, shoulder to shoulder. Fourth, all five refused to have the campaigns’ agendas shaped by donors even when this meant that they had to work with very meagre resources. As Njehu put it, “when donors came to us to change our plans we said we won’t take your money because we don’t want to follow your plan.” “Money is important,” she added, “but it can’t change your idea. You can campaign without money if people understand it as their campaign. If they don’t see it as their problem you can’t give them money to understand it as their felt need.” Naidoo warned that an increas-

ing focus on donors is already weakening many social justice organizations: “Now is the moment of truth for social movements, trade unions, progressive forces and NGOs. They have to break with the conservatism and bureaucracies that have made them bystanders in this grand clash between overwhelming majority and a tiny, insulated class of super-rich,” he said. Fifth, I asked each leader what advice they would give to their younger selves. None of them mentioned the advantages of more formal training. Instead they spoke of the determination required to stay engaged for the inevitable long haul of campaigning. “Never give up,” Mahji said, “whatever may be the circumstances, however much they may oppress you. Just continue your journey and keep the community interest on the top of your individual interest. Any struggle to be successful needs sacrifice and there is no short route to that.” “Don't accept the world as it is,” Tatchell added, “Dream of what the world could be— and then help make it happen.” Pettifor’s advice to her younger self was particularly touching: “Your singleminded determination was laudable,” she said, “but you would have got further if you had acquired some diplomatic skills.” Lastly, all five campaigners emphasized that their stories are full of failures and screw ups—and that makes their successes seem less impossible to learn from. My favourite comes from Naidoo: “On the day Nelson Mandela was released,” he confessed to me in a bar in Tunis, “I was supposed to look after him. But it wasn’t planned, it all happened so fast, there was so much going on, and I lost him.” “You lost him?” I asked. “Yeah, we didn’t have phones then so we couldn’t get hold of him. I had no idea where he was.” “You lost Mandela?” “Yeah.” “You led the trade union struggle, you helped topple Apartheid, but you lost Mandela.” “Yeah, I know.” Overall, if campaigning for justice is a social science, then these lessons suggest that it’s 'less science' and 'more social.' Each of the successful campaigners’ stories revealed that they had tapped into something deeper, something more profound, and worked to harness it for change because, as Angela Davis once put it, "I am no longer accepting the things I cannot change. I am changing the things I cannot accept." Through their wisdom they have helped me to rediscover the spirit I had been taught to let go. Ben Phillips, currently based in Nairobi, is co-founder of the #FightInequality alliance, and Campaigns and Policy Director at ActionAid International. He began his development work at the grassroots, as an activist living in Mamelodi township, South Africa, just after the end of apartheid.

New Rwanda genocide film should spur action on IS crimes: prosecutor emma Batha

Thomson Reuters Foundation

slamic State militants must be brought to justice for the sexual enslavement of Yazidis in Iraq, a prominent American lawyer said ahead of the release of a film about the world's first conviction of rape as a war crime. "The Uncondemned" tells the story behind the first genocide trial in history and the three rural Rwandan women who overcame their fear and shame to testify about the atrocities perpetrated against them. "This film is particularly important given the scale of sexual violence in so many conflicts today," said Pierre Prosper, who led the landmark prosecution at the International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda (ICTR). "It's a reminder of our responsibility to act. We made legal history back in the 1990s - Rwanda showed us that this is a crime that can and should be prosecuted, but it feels as if the lesson has stopped there." Prosper, who later became U.S. ambassador-atlarge for war crimes from 2001 to 2005, said a special tribunal like the ICTR should be set up to try militants involved in the mass enslavement of Yazidi girls and women. U.N. war crimes investigators said this year that Islamic State (IS) was committing genocide against the Yazidis, a religious community of 400,000 people in northern Iraq. "If there was ever a case for an international tribunal, it's this one. I'm puzzled by the slow action of the international community," Prosper told the Thomson Reuters Foundation by phone from Los Angeles.

"If you are going to call it genocide, you have a responsibility to do something about it. That's the lesson we learned in Rwanda." Yazidi survivors of IS atrocities were among guests invited to the film's premiere in New York at the United Nations on Wednesday night. Tens of thousands of women were raped during Rwanda's 1994 genocide when extremist Hutu militiamen slaughtered 800,000 minority Tutsis and moderate Hutus in the central African country. Although rape had been declared a war crime in 1919, it had never been prosecuted until the 1997 trial of a small-town Rwandan mayor Jean-Paul Akayesu. Prosper broke new ground when he also convinced the U.N. tribunal to recognise rape as an act of genocide.

wRiTE-wiNg "When you are raping and abusing women, the fabric of society is destroyed - the women are clearly destroyed, but you are also destroying the men and boys," said Prosper, a partner in a U.S. law firm. "Rwanda is rebounding remarkably, but in the depths of people's eyes you can still see the impact it has had." TOOL OF TERROR Akayesu, who was found guilty of genocide and crimes against humanity, is serving a life sentence in a Mali prison. "The Uncondemned", which is scheduled for re-

lease in the United States on Friday, highlights the role of three key witnesses in securing his conviction. Prosper said the women, known only as JJ, NN and OO during the trial, showed the power of individuals to change the world when they had the courage to speak up. The film's director Michele Mitchell said making the documentary taught her the "incredible healing value of justice" for both individuals and communities. "One of the things witness JJ says in the film is 'keeping quiet kills you softly'." Mitchell said she was shocked that so little was being done to bring to justice perpetrators of sexual violence in conflicts in Iraq, Nigeria, South Sudan and elsewhere. She hopes the film, which receives its British premiere next month, will spur the public to press politicians to take action. "Rape is still not taken as seriously as other crimes of war, and that needs to change," Mitchell said, adding that the term "sexual violence" underplayed the true nature and impact of the crime. "It's an act of torture, an act of power, an act of humiliation, and we have to start tackling it like it's an act of torture." Mitchell said rape cannot be dismissed as "just something that happens in war". "Rape is an act of deadly intent and in conflict it is used to destroy communities and people," she added. "We probably won't be able to stop it happening because it's just such an effective tactic, but we can make it a lot harder for people to get away with it."

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Myanmar: The Dilemma of Ceasefires but No Peace Lahpai Seng Raw Source: TNI

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o not put your trust in man. Rather, trust the constitution that we will be drafting." These were the very words that Bogyoke Aung San used to address the deep mistrust expressed by Shan, Kachin and Chin representatives about certain ethnic Bamar leaders when he persuaded them to sign the historic Panglong Agreement in February 1947. With such agreement, it was hoped that the independence generation of national leaders would resolve the deep political and ethnic challenges facing the new union without armed struggles breaking out. But, looking back at the continuing state of conflict in our country, it needs to be asked whether there was really a sincere opportunity for political solutions by peaceful means at that time? And if so, what does it warn of now when military operations are expanding again under a new incarnation of central government when peace hopes have recently been so high? To understand our sense of concern, the Kachin experience is sadly poignant. Kachin leaders have always been in the forefront of initiatives to give peace and reconciliation a chance in our country. It was Kachin representatives who encouraged other nationality leaders at Panglong to reject a British offer of Home Rule and rally behind the national independence movement led by Aung San. The Panglong Agreement, however, was never honoured and, in the rush to independence, armed struggle rapidly spread across the country. Since this time, the Kachin people have never wavered in their search for peace. At every change of government in the postindependence era, Kachin organisations – armed and unarmed together with faithbased and community groups – have never failed to support peace negotiations in the hope that they will lead to political solutions. Such desire has continued through every political era, whether military, quasicivilian or elected government. Hopes were especially high in 1994 when a bilateral ceasefire agreement was reached with the military government of the State Law and Order Restoration Council. Many Kachins for the first time felt that there was political light at the end of the tunnel, and the Kachin Independence Organisation subsequently participated in the National Convention to draw up the country’s new constitution. Expectations, however, of national peace and inclusion were ultimately dashed. So it is important to stress that the failure of the 17 years of ceasefire was not for a want of local efforts.* Within the confines of military rule, Kachin organisations sought every avenue to address the dire needs of the conflict-affected after decades of civil war. Community-based activities multiplied and the KIO, along with other peace groups, promoted regional development while advocating constitutional reform and a new general election to institute peace and a representative system of government in the country. In pursuit of these aims, the KIO – together with 12 other peace groups – submitted a joint vision to the National Convention for a federal system of government to guar-

antee the equality and autonomy promised by Aung San and the Union’s founders at Panglong in 1947. Their proposals, however, were ignored, with only a promise that they would be put on file. Meanwhile new forms of exploitation and corruption emerged, including environmental destruction, land-grabbing and other human rights abuses. Equally concerning, the efforts by Kachin people to form representative parties to stand in the 2010 general election were blocked. In consequence, few citizens saw improvement in the security or quality of their lives, causing many Kachins to ask: “War or Peace: what’s the difference?” The 17-year ceasefire was broken immediately after President U Thein Sein took the helm of a quasi-civilian government under the aegis of the 2008 constitution. The unprecedented use of sophisticated weaponry, including fighter jets, helicopter gunships and heavy artillery, has since caused over 100,000 Kachins to flee from government troops. Most continue to languish in internally-displaced persons camps until this very day. At the same time, despite President Thein Sein’s suspension of the Myitsone Dam, the exploitation of natural resources such as jade and timber has only increased. Such ill-treatment and oppression have only furthered a new generation of grievances, and many Kachins are now firmly entrenched in the opinion that they should not abandon armed struggle unless there is a real political solution in sight. Kachin leaders have nevertheless continued to engage in peace negotiations at every opportunity. From the time of renewed hostilities in 2011, they entered into new peace talks with the government of President Thein Sein, and a breakthrough of sorts appeared to be reached during meetings in October 2013. A new agreement offered the KIO opportunity to get together with other ethnic armed organisations to collectively negotiate with the central government for a political settlement. Divisive trends, however, in national politics quickly began to emerge; first, the political reform process was separated between parliament and ethnic peace talks; and second, a division developed between the eight ethnic armed organisations that signed a “Nationwide Ceasefire Agreement” with the Thein Sein government last October and a majority of nationality forces, including the KIO, that want to wait until the national peace process is truly inclusive. Despite these differences, hopes really grew that a new era of peace and reconciliation could be at hand when Daw Aung Suu San Kyi and the National League for Democracy came into government office last March. Optimism developed in spite of the fact that the form of national government remains a centralised, unitary system and the 2008 constitution is still in place. The reality is that, since 1962, there has been only one party in power, the national armed forces or Tatmadaw, and its presence in government is pervasive and indomitable. Nevertheless hopes of peaceful change further increased at the recent “21st Century Panglong Conference” which the KIO also attended. For a brief moment, it appeared that the parliamentary and ethnic peace processes would finally be brought together on the same track in the interest of all peoples. The potential for peace, however, pres-

ently appears short-lived. Tatmadaw operations have once again increased around the holding of peace talks, with offensives escalating from mid-September – including air strikes and artillery shelling – during attacks on KIO positions. On 14 October, the United Nations Under-Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs and Emergency Relief Coordinator, Stephen O’Brien, expressed concern that humanitarian aid was being blocked by the authorities in some areas. “I spoke with people who fled violence more than five years ago and who are simply waiting for the guns to go silent before they can go home,” said Mr O’Brien. This only serves to highlight the longstanding conundrum for the Kachin people: they know only too well that, if the government and Tatmadaw truly wanted, a halt to military offensives would have been achieved a long time ago. This was amply demonstrated during the 17 years of ceasefire and previous times of peace talks. But for over five years now, every peace announcement or initiative has seen no letup in Tatmadaw operations and build-up. It is almost as if peace talks and ceasefires are being used as a stratagem of war. Worries, too, are now being felt over the apparent silence and ambivalent position towards the Tatmadaw’s operations by the new NLD government. Fears over the NLD’s lack of understanding or ability to confront these issues increased this week at the first anniversary of the Nationwide Ceasefire Agreement signing at Nay Pyi Taw when State Counsellor Daw Aung San Suu Kyi seemed to suggest that, as long as the NCA is signed, the ethnic conflicts will be over. But if this is the government’s belief, it disregards the fact that neither is the NCA open to all groups nor does the Tatmadaw appear to be bound by it. Recent Tatmadaw operations in the Karen state, an area supposedly covered by the NCA, as well as attacks on the Restoration Council of Shan State, an NCA signatory, further underline this point. Of course, political transition in Myanmar was always likely to be a formidable task after decades of conflict and military government. It is also recognised that all countries in the world face difficult challenges in achieving democratic political systems that represent the people. Such institutions as the European Union, for example, have problems with centralism and disparity between member states. But while the context might be different, the challenge of such inequalities reflects the experiences in our country where the Tatmadaw has become an inherently authoritarian political and economic structure and successive governments, whether military or elected, support this by positioning themselves close to the status quo. For the Kachins, who are co-founders of the Union, it is a challenge to overcome this unrepresentative system on their own. But no matter how their actions are viewed by others, the Kachins will continue to defend their rights and repel military aggression wherever it occurs. As experience since independence has long shown, it is a matter of survival. And such sufferings, which afflict many nationalities in our country, cause real harm to inter-community relations. As a new government, once again led by ethnic Bamars, now seeks to resolve the country’s challenges, it is sad to say that a prevalent view among many Kachins about

the Bamar elites is: “When there is discord within their ranks they will try to sow division amongst us and exploit the situation; and when they are united, they will direct their energies to annihilating us.” Myanmar’s future could still be bright. But as military offensives continue, it is vital to recognise that the recourse to armed tactics is not just a Kachin issue but a national issue as well. If there is a reversion to military rule, it might not make much difference for the Kachins who have been living under this reality for many decades, but it must give real cause for concern to everyone who supports democracy. Political solutions will never be achieved on the battlefield. Under such a scenario, there will be no winners but just losers. Military-first tactics will never end, and the present political landscape will not mark a step in transition towards peace and democratic change. Rather, the country will remain enmeshed in the unending cycles of conflict, ceasefires and broken promises that underpin state failure and national under-achievement. The task of finding peaceful solutions thus falls to us all: political parties, ethnic armed organisations, community and civil society groups, media, faith-based groups, individual activists for peace, and coalitions of interest groups. It is time to say that “enough is enough” to military offensives. At a time of critical national change, the attitude of waiting until armed conflict is over to settle things will not work. Popular momentum is building. What is now needed is to forge a national movement in the same way as the “Save the Irrawaddy” campaign that halted the construction of the Myitsone Dam under the Thein Sein government. People of all ethnic, political, religious and geographical backgrounds need to come together in one voice to stop the war before it is too late. In the meantime, tens of thousands of Kachin civilians have come out in protest against the war in recent days. Their protests were echoed in an appeal letter sent to State CouncillorDaw Aung San Suu Kyi by the NLD’s Ethnic Affairs Committee Chairperson for the Kachin state, Sheila Nang Tawng, and signed by her fellow MPs. Protests against the Kachin war are also being carried out in Hakha, Yangon and Mandalay by other ethnic brethren, including the Bamar. Thus this is a call for all civilians, political parties, faith-based and civil society organisations across the country, as well as those abroad in their adopted nations, to come together in solidarity with the Kachin and other nationality peoples in their suffering and demand: • an immediate stop to military offensives in the ethnic regions • initiation of a comprehensive peace process • provision of unhindered access to humanitarian aid • a halt to large-scale mega development projects until a political solution is achieved. It would be a tragedy if our silence brought only suffering for our children, and posterity came to see us as the tacit enablers of military aggression in our lands. Lahpai Seng Raw is a 2013 Ramon Magsaysay Award winner and co-founder of the Metta Development Foundation and Airavati. She was also a delegate at the recent 21st Century Panglong Conference. This commentary is part of a TNI project funded by Sweden.

Kashmir - The most disputed corner of the world Suddaf Chaudry openDemocracy

As India and Pakistan blame one another for the violence in Kashmir, the situation remains at an impasse. The only way forward is reform, dialogue, and levelheaded policy

s violence escalates between Indian police and Kashmir’s pro-independence protestors, the international community remains silent. Soon this silence threatens to become as protracted as the Kashmir conflict itself. The feud between the warring parties in India and Pakistan has also been heightened in recent days with tensions evocatively on display at the G20 summit. With such a dramatic backdrop, why has the Kashmir question been dismissed so easily? Can this be attributed to the rivalry between India and Pakistan or is it due to the paucity of international debate? Kashmir has experienced a rise in violence since the murder of separatist militant leader Burhan Wani on 8 July 2016. In the aftermath of the attack, India and Pakistan have blamed one another for causing the unrest. India has accused Pakistan of funding and sheltering terrorist groups. In turn, Pakistan has lambasted India for ignoring human rights abuses by the police force. I spoke to Moazzem[*], a young photographer based in Srinagar, Kashmir. As with many of his contemporaries, Moazzem is one of the so-called ‘young revolutionaries.’ His generation have been strongly affected by the conflict. The Kashmiri rapper

MC Kash states in his music that every man is born a “rebel.” With Kashmiri youth so central to the struggle, it’s easy to understand the inspiration behind the lyric. They are, in their own words, constantly “misrepresented by politicians.” Moazzem was engaged and well-informed regarding the conflict. His answers were filled with detail about the pressures young people experience living in the shadow of a curfew. Moazzem tells me, “The situation here is getting worse. Today two more youths were killed by police in the Pulwama district of Jammu and Kashmir. There has been a curfew in place for 50 days. People have been locked in their homes since the killing of local Hizbul Mujahedeen Commander Burhan Wani. During curfew even ambulances and journalists are not allowed through easily. We have to show our ID cards every 10 to 20 metres. Many of us have also been beaten by the local police or Indian forces. Indian forces ask us to show the curfew passes which have been provided by government officials. We have been stopped from covering events many times.” There have been frequent allegations that Indian forces are not held accountable for abuses of power. A September 2015 report by Amnesty International documented the level of impunity for atrocities reportedly committed in Jammu Kashmir. According to human rights groups, these incidents are all too common. Section 7 of the Armed Forces (Jammu and Kashmir) Special Powers Act, 1990 (AFSPA) grants virtual immunity to members of the security forces. The legislation has proved to be contentious as it prevents prosecution for alleged human rights violations. Section 7 recently sparked riots in response to the Handwara case where a

young girl was allegedly assaulted and abused in police custody. Ending violence like this won’t be possible without first acknowledging the extent of the problem in Kashmir. For this to become a reality, however, there is a strong need for systematic reform. Police must be held accountable: from first line supervisors to senior leadership in towns and cities and right up to the board of the constabulary, Only then will it be possible to understand the disproportionate number of civilians killed in the ongoing unrest. Pakistan’s response to the current fighting in Kashmir has been criticised by many for its lack of urgency. During his Eid address, prime minister Nawaz Sharif stated that he was sending a delegation of 22 ministers on an international tour to highlight the plight of the Kashmiris. Sharif has faced accusations of bias in the formation of the delegation. While the 22 ministers were selected from a number of different parties the majority were from his own. The list of delegates has also come under fire for lacking specialist knowledge. The delegation has even been denounced as being closer to tourism than a practical political initiative. The preparation for meetings consists of a briefing by the foreign office. Delegates are then tasked with promoting a strategy on that basis alone. Many observers have denounced these briefings as purely symbolic and unlikely to promote a viable solution. Without adequate credentials, parliamentarians are simply not prepared for the task at hand. From a source, I learned that Pakistan’s foreign minister will likely address the international community about Kashmir ahead of the UN General Assembly. However, because of the mishandling of the delegation, many have criticised this ad-

dress as a missed opportunity. For Kashmir, the main concern is that Pakistan and India will present insufficient analysis of the crisis, making the path to a resolution unlikely. Kashmir has been missing from the agenda of both governments for years. Although recent activity has brought about much-needed discussions, the situation remains fraught. The imposed curfew in Kashmir has continued for three months, restricting the movement of journalists and human rights organisations. The Indian authorities’ recent arrest of Kashmiri human rights activist Khurram Pervez has been another setback in creating an international dialogue about Kashmir. I discussed the Indian position with Gautham Navlakha from the People’s Union for Democratic Rights. Navlakha describes the silence from Indian civil society as resulting from “a combination of factors. There is disquiet because of political stalemate. The military suppression continues because of a hawkish way of thinking. This is the dominant official line: everything has to be subjugated and the people have to be put in their place. Once you include Pakistan into this whole thing [Kashmir unrest] you add a national security dimension so even the liberal and democratic elements become mute.” Questions of national security continue to influence the course of the crisis. On 18 September 2016 Pakistani militants stormed a military base in Uri, killing 18 soldiers and injuring a dozen others. Questions have been raised about how terrorists were able to infiltrate the base along the line of control which is a heavily militarised zone. After the attack, Indian news sources reflected the government’s call for direct action with headlines like "PM Modi vows action." The Indian response demonstrates the precarious se-

curity situation for neighbouring countries. The Uri attack and its aftermath herald an uncertain future for both India and Pakistan. The Uri attack has also undermined Pakistan’s authority on the international stage. Nawaz Sharif is due to address the UN General Assembly to present the case for Kashmir. However, the timing of the attack in Uri presents yet another stumbling block for Pakistan’s government. The Kashmiri cause has now been tainted by Pakistani militants’ act of terrorism. There is a concern that no matter how aggressively Nawaz Sharif postures at the general assembly, the narrative may not be strong enough to counter the Uri attack. A number of lawmakers in the United States have expressed solidarity with the Indian government against the threat of terrorism and called for “enhanced cooperation” between the US and India. As India and Pakistan clash, the violence in Kashmir shows no sign of ending. The last time I contacted Moazzem about the conditions in Srinagar he took time to respond. The situation was worse, he told me, saying that he and another photojournalist had been injured while covering demonstrations. As the number of confrontations between civilians and police increase, the need for levelheaded policy is imperative. With both India and Pakistan in possession of nuclear weapons, there is a significant threat that tensions will escalate. The conflict could very well trigger a strike back on one of the most disputed corners of the world. If this is the outcome, the Kashmir cause will remain at an impasse. Unfortunately, censorship and a lack of understanding continue to obscure the roots of the recent dissent. [*] Name has been changed Suddaf Chaudry is a freelance journalist based in London currently covering South Asia.

Hindi Day is linguistic inequality day

Garga Chatterjee

n 28th September, “Hindi pakhwara”, the fortnight long Union government sponsored mandatory celebration of Hindi in union government offices, central PSUs and educational institutions came to an end with many crores of public funds being sacrificed in the process. In any other country, can one imagine organizations comparable to Indian Space Research Organization and National Brain Research Centre being directed from the top to use their time on a priority basis to publicly celebrate Hindi? On 14th September, as the Union Government and all institutions funded by it started celebrating Hindi Day all over the Indian Union, the hashtag#HindiDivas (in Devanagari script) started trending in Twitter mostly from Hindi cities. Almost simultaneously, another #GOIMakeMyLanguageOfficial started trending strongly from non-Hindi cities of the Indian Union as well as some parts of middle-east and Singapore where large non-Hindi expat Dravidian communities live. Along with the #GOIMakeMyLanguageOfficial tweets with various illustrations of how rampant Hindi imposition has been happening for long in non Hindi areas, how a Hindi mother-tongue individual enjoys huge advantages over non Hindi co-citizens in terms of government jobs, exams, services, information, etc and how by doing that, non Hindi peoples of the Union are being relegated to a second class citizen status. The protesting twitterati demanded that all the 21 other languages with official status be made official languages of the Indian Union alongside Hindi and English. These might seem to be an odd and uncouth demand to make on Hindi Day. But Hindi Day is not some cultural festival. What is Hindi Day? It is celebrated to mark the day when Hindi was made the official language of the Indian Union, thus giving legal stamp to the unequal status of various mother languages in the Indian Union. It is from this special official status of Hindi that the legal basis of its imposition on non-Hindi people and concomitant discrimination of non-Hindi people arise. Hindi Day is linguistic inequality day. This principle has been subsequently used by Union government to propagate the lie that Hindi is Indian Union’s “national language” when it is not. The constitutional specifically avoids such a term because it tacitly acknowledges that the Indian Union is an agglomeration of nationalities and nationalities have their own languages. Still, the “Hindi is our national language” lie is peddled by all and sundry, from senior Union government ministers to NCERT textbooks to government’s Hindi advertisements in non-Hindi media. We see no hue and cry about this blatant Hindification from quarters that are otherwise vocal about saffronization. This is neither conspiratorial nor accidental but structural. It reflects on the unstated imperial ideology that views the Indian Union as an “essentially” Hindi state, with other languages as potential disruptors of its unity. This ideology was reflected in Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh’s statement on Hindi Day when he said that, “Hindi has been accepted by us as our national language”. Who is this “us” and which nation was he talking about when Hindi isn’t understood by a majority of Indian citizens? He hinted at the steadily rising calls against Hindi imposition that have surfaced in reaction to BJP’s stringent Hindi imposition policy, talking about those who are “trying to create a rift in different parts of the country in the name of language”. This is the classic motif where Hindi is the “uniter” and those asking for equal rights are creating “rift”. Even Union government PSUs propagate such messages while BSNL tweeting on Hindi Day that Hindi is “a language that united the nation”. BJP minister CP Singh, while claiming that “Hindi is our National Language”, said on Hindi Day that no other language in the world can take the place of Hindi. These are the signals that inspire people like BJP spokesperson Ashwini Upadhyay who filed a PIL during the “Hindi fortnight” seeking that Hindi be declared as national language. Though the case was withdrawn after the court said that constitution didn’t provide for any “national language”, the Union government counsel told the court that the plea was “premature”. That term gives away the long-term designs of the Union government. In the Indian Union, Hindi is branded as specially “national” and a special “uniter” and those against Hindi imposition being “anti-national”. With Official language department being under the Home Ministry, it’s clear that Indian Union also treats language as an internal security issue. Maintenance of Hindi hegemony as a national security priority and taking equality calls as security threats, it echoes the exact attitude of Urdu imperialists to calls for linguistic equality in undivided Pakistan. It’s imperialism that divides people by preferentiallinguistic propagation policies. This was apparent in the constituent assembly too, when a UP member R.V. Dhulekar said, “People who don’t know Hindustani have no right to stay in India”. This antipluralist ideology continues to shape politics and policy in its overt and covert forms. Almost as a counterpoint to the imperial philosophy that inspires things like Hindi Day, the European Day of languages on September 26, falls right inside the “Hindi fortnight”. This event, celebration officially in the European Union, could not be more different from the Hindi celebrations of Government of India and the latter could learn a thing or two, if they could look at the Indian Union’s reality and imagine a future free of Hindi hegemony and imposition. The European Day of Languages “celebrates the linguistic diversity of a continent with over 200 European languages, 24 official EU languages, about 60 regional/minority languages, and many more spoken by people from other parts of the world”. And it is done to “raise awareness of the wide variety of languages in Europe and promote cultural &linguistic diversity”. The Indian Union’s “unity in diversity” slogan is more often not a cover for obliterating diversity by branding it as a threat to unity. It should remember that there can be no unity at the cost of diversity and dignity in amultilingual, Hindi-minority, multi-national super-state like the Indian Union.

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THE MORUNG EXPRESS

India expels Pakistani diplomat for spying

New Delhi, OctO ber 27 (iANS): New Delhi on Thursday told a Pakistani diplomat to leave by Saturday for running a spy ring after he was caught receiving secret information about Indian military deployment from two Indians who were arrested. Pakistan denied the espionage charges as "false and unsubstantiated", alleging that Indian police "manhandled" Mehmood Akhtar, a visa officer at the Pakistan High Commission. His expulsion could deepen tensions between the two countries over Kashmir and cross-border terrorism. External Affairs Ministry Spokesperson Vikas Swarup said Foreign Secretary S. Jaishankar summoned Pakistan High Commissioner Abdul Basit to inform "that India had intercepted an official of the High Commission in the pursuit of espionage and that he was being declared persona non grata". "The Pakistan High Commission has been informed that Akhtar and his family must return to Pakistan by October 29 (Saturday)," Swarup said. Akhtar, detained on Wednesday and let off because of diplomatic immunity, had served in the mission for over two years during which he recruited Indians to spy for Pakistan's Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI), Delhi

Pakistan condemns Indian action

Pakistani high commissioner Abdul Basit leaves the ministry of external affairs on Thursday.

Police Joint Commissioner Ravindra Yadav said. He was caught near the Delhi Zoo receiving defence-related vital information from two Indian nationals, Maulana Ramzan and Subhash Jangir, who were also allegedly working for the ISI, Yadav said. Both are residents of Rajasthan and were being interrogated. "They had collected

information regarding defence, BSF (Border Security Force) deployment on the borders" in Rajasthan and Gujarat and also carried deployment charts and maps of some Indian positions, Yadav said. The documents, including information about several retired Indian Army personnel and BSF officers serving on borders, were given to Akhtar in exchange

of money, he said. The police officer said Akhtar initially presented himself as an Indian citizen and also showed a fake Aadhar card, claiming he was Mehboob Rajput of Chandni Chowk in Old Delhi. Yadav said after sustained questioning he admitted that he was a soldier with Pakistan Army's 40 Baloch Regiment since 1997 and was deputed to

New Delhi, OctOber 27 (et): Pakistan today condemned India’s action of declaring a Pakistani High Commission staff member as persona non grata. Pakistan also condemned the detention and "manhandling" of the diplomat by India for alleged spy activities on Indian armed forces. India, however, asserted that the staff member was treated with courtesy and he is the kingpin of an espionage racket. Pakistan also termed the charges against its member of the Pakistan High Commission as “false and unsubstantiated”. "Pakistan condemns the Indian action of declaring Pakistan High Commission staff member as persona non grata," read a statement issued by Pakistan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Pakistan's High Commissioner in New Delhi was called in by the Indian Ministry of External Affairs this morning (27 October 2016) to convey the decision of the Indian government that one of the staff members of the High Commission has been declared persona non grata and should leave India by 29 October 2016, read the statement. "The Indian action has been accompanied by an extremely negative and orchestrated media campaign," says the statement. "A staff member of the Pakistan High Com-

India by the ISI in 2013. "He was a kingpin" of the spying network that was active for 18 months, the police officer said, adding the involvement of other staff members in the ring was not being ruled out. The Pakistan Foreign Ministry said the diplomat was detained for three hours on "false and unsubstantiated" charges of espionage before he was re-

turned to the mission. "We condemn the detention and manhandling of our diplomatic official," a statement said. "This act clearly reflects Indian actions to shrink diplomatic space for the working of the Pakistan High Commission," the statement. It noted that Akhtar's detention violated the Vienna Convention. India categorically de-

mission in New Delhi was lifted by the Indian authorities yesterday (26 October 2016) on false and unsubstantiated charges. He was, however, released in about three hours on intervention by our High Commission. We condemn the detention and manhandling of our diplomatic official," says the statement. "We reject the Indian allegations and deplore the Indian action which is indeed a violation of the Vienna Convention as well as the norms of diplomatic conduct especially in an already vitiated atmosphere. This act clearly reflects Indian actions to shrink diplomatic space for the working of Pakistan High Commission," the Pakistan Foreign Affairs ministry said. Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) spokesperson Vikas Swarup said, "Akhtar was not manhandled.” On Pakistan terming the spy charges as espionage, Swarup said, “denial from Pakistan is something which has become characteristic.” Swarup also said Foreign Secretary S. Jaishankar strongly conveyed to the Pakistan High Commission Abdul Basit that the Pakistan High Commission must ensure that none of its members indulge in activities inimical to India or behave in a manner that is incompatible with their diplomatic status.

nied that the accused officer was mistreated. "He was treated with courtesy befitting his diplomatic status," Swarup said. "In fact, it was Akhtar who resorted to subterfuge by concealing his real identity. Pakistan must ensure that none of its members indulge in activities inimical to India or behave in a manner that is incompatible with their diplomatic status."

The incident comes as India and Pakistan are locked in bitter diplomatic tensions after militants attacked a military base in Jammu and Kashmir last month. The attack prompted the Indian Army to carry out surgical strikes in Pakistan-administered Kashmir, destroying seven terror launch pads and killing an unknown number of terrorists and their sympathizers.

Centre's thumbs up to National UPSC prepones civil services prelims exam Indian woman sentenced The preliminary exam for Delhi, OctOber 27 to be held on June 18, as per the to death in Malaysia Academic Depository plan New (Pti): The civil services prelimi- Commissions' calender for the 2013 was held on May 26 that year.

New Delhi, OctOber 27 (iANS): The Union cabinet on Thursday accorded approval to establishing and operationalising the National Academic Depository (NAD) which envisages doing away with the use of paper certificates for verification of academic records, an official said. NAD will be operationalised within the next three months and will be rolled out fully throughout the country in the next fiscal, said an official release issued here following a meeting of the Union cabinet. It will develop an online portfolio of all education certificates across academic institutes (Universities/Institutes/Boards) which can be submitted easily for employment, higher education, and loan and are easily trusted and verified. It will integrate directly with Boards/Universities which issue certificates and hence ensure authenticity of the records. Academic awards can be verified and authenticated, accessed and retrieved from the digital depository. In this year's General Budget, Finance Minister Arun Jaitley had incorporated the plan of NAD for school learning certificates, degrees and other academic awards

of higher education institutions, on the lines of a Securities Depository. NAD will be operationalised by two depositories -- NSDL Database Management Limited (NDML) and CDSL Ventures Limited (CVL) -- which are registered under Securities Exchange Board of India (SEBI) Act, 1992. Academic institutions will be responsible for the authenticity of records uploaded by them into the integrated system. NAD will extend support to them to upload data digitally. The uploaded data from various institutes will be integrated in the NAD by the depositories. It will register institutions, boards, eligibility assessment bodies, students and verifying entities like banks, employer companies, government agencies and academic institutions. It will provide digital or a printed copy of the academic awards with security features to students or other authorised users. It will verify academic awards, certificates online on the same day of request by any authorised user. However, it will allow access of academic awards to potential employers and academic institutions only after receiving consent of students.

nary examination, to select IAS and IPS officers among others, will be held in June instead of August next year. It is after the gap of three years that Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) will be conducting the examination in June, rather than August. The civil services preliminary examination, 2017, is scheduled

examination. The preliminary tests for 2016, 2015 and 2014 were held during the month of August, a senior UPSC official said. "The preliminary exam will be held early in June this year. The decision has been taken to ensure that the entire process of the examination is completed in time," he said.

The civil services examination is conducted annually by the UPSC in three stages -- preliminary, main and interview -- to select officers for Indian Administrative Service (IAS), Indian Foreign Service (IFS) and Indian Police Service (IPS), among others. Thousands of candidates take the test every year at various centres across the country.

India, Nepal agree to expedite pending projects New Delhi/KAthmANDU, OctOber 27 (iANS): India and Nepal on Thursday agreed to expedite implementation of the seven projects on infrastructure, cross-border connectivity and utilisation of Indian funds for Nepal's reconstruction following the April 2015 earthquake. An agreement in this regard was reached during the fourth meeting of the India-Nepal Joint Commission meeting held at the Foreign Minister-level in New Delhi. According to the Indian External Affairs Ministry, a comprehensive review of all aspects of India-Nepal relations under five broad clusters was undertaken at the meeting. These clusters are political, security and boundary, economic cooperation and infrastructure, trade and transit, power and water resources and culture and education. The Joint Commission decided to convene within a month the first meeting of the 'joint oversight mechanism' comprising officials of both the countries to expedite the implementation of all ongoing bilateral cooperation projects, an of-

ficial statement said. Both countries had agreed to set up such a mechanism to clear the bottlenecks in India-funded projects in the Himalayan country. The Foreign Secretary of Nepal and the Indian Ambassador to Nepal will lead their respective sides to help clear glitches in the projects funded by India. The statement said the two sides agreed to clear detailed project reports on roads, Mahakali Bridge and irrigation projects to be implemented through concessional loans provided by the Government of India in 2014. During Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Nepal in August 2014, India announced an assistance of $1 billion to execute various projects in Nepal. Both sides also agreed for the expeditious completion of the first phase of the Terai roads in the southern plains. Discussions were also held on a new concessional loan for development of Terai roads in the second phase as well as some other projects.

KUAlA lUmPUr, OctOber 27 (Pti): A 41-year-old Indian woman, reportedly a beauty parlour owner in New Delhi, has been sentenced to death by the Malaysian High Court for trafficking over 1.6 kg of drugs. Sangeeta Sharma Brahmacharimayum was found guilty of trafficking in 1,637.1 gm of methamphetamine on October 7, 2013 at the Penang International Airport. She was charged under the Dangerous Drugs Act 1952, which carries a mandatory death sentence on conviction. Sangeeta, who appeared subdued when the decision was conveyed to her by a court interpreter in George Town in Penang State, broke down later, the Star Online reported. Judicial Commissioner Azmi Ariffin ruled that the prosecution had succeeded in proving its case beyond a reasonable doubt. He said that he found Sangeeta, the former sisterin-law of a senior police officer, had knowledge of the drug in the suitcase she was carrying and, hence, was not an "innocent carrier" as was raised in her defence, the report said. Sangeeta was a beauty parlour owner in New Delhi, media reports said. Azmi said that Sangeeta had testified in court that she came to Malaysia to start a business, buying and selling clothes from India to Malaysia, on the encouragement of a Nigerian man named Prince. "Prince had instructed the accused to hand the suitcase containing clothes to his brother and sister-in-law who would meet her at the Penang International Airport upon arrival," the Star Online report said. Azmi noted that the accused had only known Prince for a year and had met with him several times in that period.

Tobacco industry faces off with govt on eve of WHO conference New Delhi, OctOber 27 (reUterS): India's $11 billion tobacco industry has urged the government to take a softer line on tobacco control efforts when it hosts a WHO conference in New Delhi next month, but officials say the government will not bow to "pressure tactics". Delegates from about 180 countries will attend the Nov. 7-12 World Health Organization (WHO) conference on the sole global anti-tobacco treaty: the Framework Convention on Tobacco Control (FCTC). In force since 2005, the treaty aims to deter tobacco use that kills around 6 million people a year. The industry in India, the world's third-biggest tobacco producer, wants Prime Minister Narendra Modi's government to soften its stance on what it says are tough FCTC measures that threaten livelihoods among the estimated 46 million people linked to the sector. In documents obtained by a Reuters reporter under India's Right to Information law, industry and farmer groups wrote to officials across government asking to attend the WHO FCTC conference and be part of India's delegation, in an effort

to protect their interests. Global tobacco firms have criticized the biennial event for not being transparent, in part because proceedings have in the past not been open to the public, including industry representatives. The tussle comes at a time when the Indian industry is smarting from measures imposed this year forcing companies to print bigger health warnings on tobacco products. A tobacco farmers' group this month questioned the legality of India implementing the FCTC treaty, and asked the Delhi High Court to compel the government to allow farmers to attend the WHO FCTC conference. A judge last week asked the government to "consider" the plea, but did not rule on the other requests. "If we take them in the delegation, the government of India may feel embarrassed," said one health ministry official, who didn't want to be named because of the sensitivity of the matter. "We will not act on these (lobbying documents)". Around 1,000 tobacco farmers staged silent protests on Thursday outside the federal health ministry and the WHO

regional office, both in New Delhi, appealing to the government to boycott the conference. The WHO FCTC Convention Secretariat in Geneva told Reuters it welcomes India's decision, saying its guidelines state that no country should have delegation members linked to the tobacco industry. Conference decisions on treaty provisions - designed for eventual implementation at national level by signatories - have a direct bearing on the global tobacco industry that Euromonitor International estimates is worth $784 billion this year. Topics for debate at the WHO FCTC conference include alternative livelihoods for tobacco farmers, e-cigarettes and trade and investment issues. LETTERS, SIGNATURE CAMPAIGNS The nation's main cigarette industry body, the Tobacco Institute of India (TII), and farmer groups wrote to the agriculture ministry demanding to have their views represented and to be allowed into the WHO FCTC conference. In a Sept. 28 letter, the TII said "there is no obligation on any

signatory to the FCTC to comply to the industry. there was "no soft corner for the BMJ Global Health estimates. with or implement any provision The health ministry official industry". The WHO says tobacco-related of the FCTC". The WHO, howev- said the government would Smoking kills more than 1 diseases cost the country $16 er, says the treaty is legally bind- consider farmers' views, but million people a year in India, billion annually. ing on its member countries. The ministry also received a near-6,000-page petition signed by more than 100,000 Shreya Shah farmers seeking protection the private sector, notification data and new from FCTC rules. analysis of mortality data", the report said. IndiaSpend and IANS The TII - which represents More and more TB cases diagnosed and cigarette makers including ITC, India had double the number of estimated treated in the private sector have been regiswhich is part-owned by British deaths by tuberculosis (TB) in 2015 -- 480,000 tered with the government over the last 2 years. American Tobacco; and God- deaths, up from 220,000 deaths in 2014 -- be- Until 2012, when the government made it manfrey Phillips, the local partner cause previous estimates were too low, accord- datory for private doctors to report cases to the of Philip Morris International - ing to the World Health Organisations Global government, no government or private agency also sent the health ministry a Tuberculosis Report 2016. India has 27% of the nationwide tracked how many patients were 'handbook' detailing how FCTC world's new TB cases -- one of the biggest infec- diagnosed or treated successfully in the priproposals are a threat to farm- tious disease killers in India. The country had 2.8 vate sector. The notification of private sector million new TB cases in 2015, up from 2.2 million patients has gone up by nearly 4 times. India's ers' livelihoods. private sector notified 14.4 cases per 100,000 It asked the government to cases in 2014, according to the WHO report. As India accounts for a high number of world- people in 2015, up from 3.1 in 2013, according ensure that "unreasonable and impractical" proposals are not wide TB cases, global estimates have also gone up to data from India's national TB programme, adopted at the WHO FCTC con- from 9.6 million to 10.4 million, the report said. the Revised National Tuberculosis Programme. India also had a higher estimated number of paThe government also has a better estimate ference. The TII did not respond to tients with drug-resistant TB in 2015 -- 79,000, of the TB cases in the private sector because of a Reuters queries on the make- 11% more than the cases in 2014. About 2.5% of 2016 study published in the Lancet. The private up of the Indian delegation or new TB cases are resistant to rifampicin, or to sector in India treats an estimated 2.2 million TB both rifampicin and isoniazid -- the two most cases. The study further said that the cases in the the legality of the FCTC. In another letter, a group commonly used anti-TB drugs -- while 60% of all private sector could be anything between 1.19 representing traditional Indian previously treated TB cases were drug-resistant. and 5.24 million cases in 2014. The 2016 WHO "The TB epidemic is larger than previous- report only calculates the number of new TB cigarette makers urged Modi ly estimated, reflecting new surveillance and cases in 2015, and does not calculate the total to ensure the health ministry survey data from India," the WHO report said. number of TB cases (old cases and new), known does not make any anti-tobacEvidence of low previous estimates includes as the prevalence of TB, because the WHO is co commitments before or af"household surveys, a state-wide TB preva- awaiting results from the national TB prevalence ter the conference, fearing the lence survey, studies of anti-TB drug sales in survey scheduled for 2017-2018, the report said. potential impact on those tied

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US says 900 jihadists killed in Mosul battle baghdad, OctOber 27 (aFP): The United States said Thursday that up to 900 Islamic State group jihadists have been killed in the offensive to retake Iraq’s Mosul, as camps around the city filled with fleeing civilians. Iraqis who fled their homes expressed joy at escaping IS’s brutal rule as they were given shelter and assistance, in some cases reuniting with relatives they had not seen in more than two years. The offensive, launched on October 17, is seeing tens of thousands of Iraqi fighters advancing on Mosul from the south, east and north in a bid retake the last major Iraqi city under IS control. Backed with air and ground support from a US-led coalition, federal forces allied with Kurdish peshmerga fighters have taken a string of towns and villages in a cautious but steady advance. General Joseph Votel, who heads the US military’s Central Command, told AFP on Thursday that the offensive was inflicting a heavy toll on the jihadists. “Just in the operations over the last week and a half associated with Mosul, we estimate they’ve probably killed about 800-900 Islamic State fighters,” Votel said in an interview. There are between 3,500 and 5,000 IS jihadists in Mosul and up to another 2,000 in the broader area, according to US estimates. The offensive has so far been concentrated in towns and villages around Mosul, with Iraqi forces later expected to breach city limits and engage the jihadists in street-to-street fighting.

UN preparing for possible chemical attack in Mosul

Federal police forces launch a rocket during clashes with Islamic State militants in south of Mosul on October 26. (REUTERS Photo)

sul, which is home to more than a million people, but thousands have already been fleeing surrounding areas. Iraq’s ministry of displacement and migration said Thursday that more than 11,700 people had been displaced since the operation began. “There’s been quite a dramatic upturn in the last few days. As the Iraqi troops get closer to Mosul, more people are getting displaced, there are more populated areas,” said Karl Schembri, regional media adviser for the Norwegian Refugee Council. At a camp in Khazir, about mid-way between Mosul and the Iraqi Kurdish capital Arbil, Massud Ismail Hassan peered through a chainlink fence, looking for family members as peshFamilies reunited Aid workers have warned of a merga fighters registered the major humanitarian crisis when displaced. “Once all these procedures fighting begins in earnest for Mo-

are finished we will be able to give them food and drink and blankets we brought with us,” he said. Other families had already found each other, and tearful relatives clutched hands through the links of the fence. Saddam Dahham, who lived under IS control in a village near Mosul for more than two years, fled to Khazir with his wife and their three children. “We were not allowed to smoke, to use phones, not allowed to watch TV and we had to let our beards grow long,” the 36-year-old said. One of the first things he did after arriving at the camp was joyfully shave the “heavy thing dangling from my chin,” Dahham said. “I’m finally going to resume a normal life,” the former truck driver said. Schembri said the Norwegian Refugee Council, other aid

agencies and the United Nations were planning for 200,000 people to be displaced in the next few days, though it may not reach that figure. not enough room at camps If anything close to 200,000 people are displaced in the immediate future, there will be a major shortage of places in camps. “In terms of... camp facilities, there are only spaces available for 60,000” people, Schembri said. After seizing control of large parts of Iraq and neighbouring Syria in mid-2014, IS declared a cross-border “caliphate”, imposed its harsh interpretation of Islamic law and committed widespread atrocities. Its rule was especially harsh for religious minorities and on Thursday two Yazidi women ac-

tivists who escaped IS in Iraq were to be awarded the European Parliament’s prestigious Sakharov human rights prize, European sources told AFP. The prize was to be awarded to Nadia Murad and Lamia Haji Bashar during a midday session of the assembly in Strasbourg, the sources said shortly before the official announcement. IS pursued a brutal campaign of massacres, enslavement and rape against the Yazidi minority. If Mosul falls, Raqa will be the only major city left under IS control and Western officials have said they hope to launch an offensive to retake the Syrian city within weeks. An assault against Raqa is likely to be far more complicated than the assault on Mosul, however, as unlike in Iraq the coalition does not have a strong ally on the ground in Syria.

baghdad, OctOber 27 (aP): The U.N.’s public health agency said Thursday it has trained 90 Iraqi medics in “mass casualty management,” with a special focus on chemical attacks, as part of its preparations for Iraq’s operation to retake Mosul from the Islamic State group. The extremist group, which has ruled Iraq’s second largest city for more than two years, is believed to have crude chemical weapons capabilities, and Iraqi forces say they are prepared to encounter them on the battlefield. The World Health Organization said Wednesday that of the 700,000 people expected to flee Mosul, some 200,000 will require emergency health services, including more than 90,000 children needing vaccinations and 8,000 pregnant women. The operation to retake Mosul began Oct. 17 and is expected to take weeks, if not months. The fighting has not yet reached the city itself, which is home to more than a million people. Iraq’s special forces said Thursday they have completed their objectives east of Mosul and are waiting on other forces to advance from the south in order to further isolate the city before moving in. “The operation has not been stopped and is proceeding as planned,” Brig. Gen. Haider Fadhil said. Iraqi forces have been battling IS militants around the town of Shura, some 25 miles (40 kilometers) south of Mosul, in recent days. Iraqi officials have said the offensive is proceeding according to plan and that some operations are ahead of schedule. The Mosul offensive is the largest Iraqi military operation since the 2003 U.S.-led invasion, and involves more than 25,000 Iraqi soldiers, Federal Police, Kurdish forces, Sunni tribal fighters and state-sanctioned Shiite militias. Fighting units are approaching the city from the north, east and south, and the U.S.-led coalition is carrying out airstrikes and providing ground support. The International Organization for Migration says around 9,000 people have fled so far, but aid groups are preparing to receive 200,000 displaced people in the coming weeks and fear many more could flee before the operation is over. The United Nations’ refugee agency is shipping tents, blankets and other aid from the United Arab Emirates to northern Iraq to help those affected by the military campaign. The shipment, which left Dubai’s International Humanitarian City on Thursday, is expected to reach those affected as soon as Friday. Soliman Mohamed Daud, a senior UNHCR supply officer, told The Associated Press that 7,000 units of the relief aid will be sent to northern Iraq. The UAE shipment that left Thursday includes some 1,500 kits.

Major earthquake could hit Bhutan too: Study China says Japanese military WashINgtON, OctOber 27 (IaNs): Bhutan is definitely not a quiet place in the Himalayas and the small nation east of Nepal sandwiched between India and China is capable of producing a large earthquake -- just as it did three centuries ago, in 1714, warn researchers. Until recently, the Bhutan region has been thought to be the only segment of the Himalayas not having experienced a ma-

jor earthquake over the past half millennium. Combining historical documents with new geological data, the researchers determined that the 1714 earthquake likely occurred in west central Bhutan, where most of the population lives, and had a magnitude of at least 7.5 to 8.5 “We are able for the first time to say, yes, Bhutan is really seismogenic, and not a quiet place in the Hima-

layas,” said lead author of the study Gyorgy Hetenyi, a geophysicist at University of Lausanne, Switzerland. The main fault at the foot of the Himalayan mountains can likely generate destructive, major earthquakes along its entire 2,400-kilometre length, the study said. The Himalayas have produced some of the world’s largest earthquakes, like the April 2015 earthquake that devastated Nepal.

But scientists had not been able to prove whether every region along the 2,400-kilometre arc was seismogenic, or capable of producing quakes. Bhutan was one of the last open gaps along the mountain chain -- the country had no records of recent major earthquakes and no major seismological work had been done there. By filling this gap, the new study, accepted for publication in Geophysical

Research Letters, a journal of the American Geophysical Union, helps the millions of residents in the region understand its potential for natural hazards, according to Hetenyi. The highest mountain range on Earth, the Himalayas are the product of the Indian tectonic plate subducting under the Eurasian Plate. The mountains span a northwest to southeast arc roughly 2,400 kilometres long.

Italy in ‘miraculous’ escape as thousands flee new quake VIssO, OctOber 27 (aFP): Italy was counting the cost Thursday after another major earthquake forced thousands to flee their homes in terror but "miraculously" did not cause any fatalities. Two months after a quake left nearly 300 dead in the country's tremor-prone central spine, two powerful shocks ripped through the mountainous, sparsely-populated region on Wednesday evening. Despite numerous building collapses, no deaths had been reported by midday, more than 17 hours after the first of the 5.5 and 6.1 magnitude tremors. "Given the strength of the shocks the absence of any deaths or serious injuries, which we hope will be confirmed, is miraculous," Interior Minister Angelino Alfano said. The national civil protection agency described the damage as "very significant" but said they were not aware of anyone trapped under rubble.

Rescue workers began a major clean-up operation and hundreds of families were unsure where they would be living for the forseeable future. More than 100 aftershocks rattled the area through the night after the initial two were felt in Rome, some 175km (110 miles) away from the epicentres. Marco Rinaldi, mayor of the village of Ussita, described "apocalyptic" scenes. "People were in the streets screaming. Many houses have collapsed. Our town is finished," he said. "I've felt a lot of earthquakes but that was the strongest I've ever felt. Fortunately everyone had already left their homes after the first quake so I don't think anyone was hurt." Freezing temperatures One 70-year-old man was reported to have died of a heart attack in nearby Tolentino but that may have been coincidental. Even

Scientists identify protein linked to lung cancer seOul, OctOber 27 (YONhaP/IaNs): A team of South Korean medical scientists has identified a new protein that is linked to causing lung cancer. The team led by Chang-hwan Lee of the University of Ulsan College of Medicine discovered that the protein called USE1 was more frequently found in lung cancer patients after analysing their DNA. “The centrepiece of the research is that we discovered the core protein related to lung cancer,” said Lee. “USE1 proteins are frequently overexpressed in lung cancer, and missense mutations in USE1 prolong the half-life of the protein, promoting tumour formation,” according to the research published in the Journal of the National Cancer Institute. The discoveries can be further used for the development of novel drugs for lung cancer treatment, said South Korea’s Ministry of Science, ICT and Future Planning that funded the research. Every year, more than 1 million people die because of lung cancer across the globe as an early diagnosis of the deadly disease is difficult due to the lack of symptoms.

in Rome, some people took to the streets as a precautionary measure, underlining lingering jitters after the summer disaster. Wednesday's tremors struck an area just to the north of Amatrice, the mountain town which was partially razed by the August quake and suffered the bulk of the fatalities. The epicentres were near the village of Visso, located on the edge of the region of Marche close to the border with Umbria. Across the region, hospitals, a university residence, a retirement home and even a prison had to be evacuated. A top flight football match between Pescara and Atalanta was suspended after the first shock and schools were closed Thursday across the region to allow structural safety checks to be carried out. The civil protection agency is planning to reopen tent camps set up after the August earthquake but they will only provide a temporary solution as winter approaches.

'thank god we're alive' Visso's mayor Giuliano Pazzaglini said two thirds of the buildings in his village had been left unusable. It's historic centre was taped off on Thursday morning, barring pensioner Massimo Testa from going back to what remains of the 15th Century house he and his wife had lovingly renovated. "We only just had enough time to get out after the second shock before the house collapsed," he told AFP with tears in his eyes. "My wife was petrified, she could see masonry falling around her. Thank God we are still alive, that is the most important thing." Bulldozers were working to clear one of the village's main access roads, which was blocked by the collapsed facade of a building. The village church was partially destroyed, its belltower still standing but bearing large fissures. A civil protection drone buzzed overhead taking pictures of the devastation.

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beIJINg, OctOber 27 (reuters): China’s Defence Ministry on Thursday accused Japanese air force jets of locking their radars on to Chinese military aircraft, acting provocatively and endangering safety, after Japan said it is scrambling a record number of fighter jets. China and Japan have long been mired in a territorial dispute over a group of tiny, uninhabited East China Sea islands, called the Senkaku in Japan and Diaoyu in China. Patrol ships and fighter jets from Asia’s two biggest economies have been shadowing each other on and off near the islets, raising fears that a confrontation could result in a clash. In the six months ending in September, Japanese fighters scrambled to chase Chinese planes 407 times compared with 231 times in the same period last year, the Japanese Air Self-Defence Force said in mid-October, an increase of about three-quarters. Chinese Defence Ministry spokesman Wu Qian said Chinese air force activities accorded with international law and norms, and that it was Japan which was increasing its monitoring and interfering in normal training exercises. “What is more, when aircraft of the Japan Self-Defence Forces encounter Chinese aircraft, their radars light up, they let off infrared jamming projectiles and show other unpro-

GOVERNMENT OF NAGALAND

NATIONAL HEALTH MISSION DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH & FAMILY WELFARE NAGALAND : KOHIMA

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Shri. Samuel

(aged 31), S/O Royim, V/O Shiponger, PO/ PS Shamator.

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Dated, Kohima the 27th Oct. 2016

Applications are hereby invited to fill up the following posts of Consultants for Quality Assurance under National Health Mission (NHM), Nagaland. Name of the post

State Consultant

District Consultant

(aged-around 30), S/O Kongthrong, V/O Rurur, P.O/PS Shamator.

fessional, dangerous provocative behaviour,” Wu said at a monthly briefing. “This endangers the safety Chinese aircraft and personnel and is the root of the China-Japan maritime and air problem.” China urges Japan to adopt a responsible attitude and prevent such incidents from happening, he added. Japan worries that as China increases its control over the South China Sea, it is turning its attention to expanding its influence in the East China Sea and into the western Pacific. China insists regular patrols in the region are its right and intended to protect national security and sovereignty. Tokyo’s support for a July ruling by an arbitration court in the Hague that invalidated China’s sweeping claims in the disputed South China Sea, a case brought by the Philippines, has also angered Beijing. China refuses to recognise that decision and says countries not directly involved in the disputes, namely the United States and Japan, should not get involved. Japan is strengthening its ties in the region, in particular with the Philippines and Vietnam, which contest China’s claims to parts of the sea, and it aims to help build the capacity of coastal states in the busy waterway. Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte said on Thursday his country could join naval exercises with Japan.

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MBBS/Dental/AYUSH/Nursing graduate with masters in Hospital administration /Health Management (MHA-full time or equivalent) with 5 years of experience in Public Health / Hospital administration, out of which, at least State (SPMU), Kohima. 3 years work in the field of quality. Training and experience of implementing a recognized quality system like NABH/ISO 9001:2008/Six Sigma/Lean/Kaizen would be preferred. MBBS/Dental/AYUSH/Nursing graduate with Kohima masters in Hospital administration /Health Management (MHA-full time or equivalent) Dimapur with 2 years of experience in Public Health / Hospital administration. Training and experi- Mokokchung ence of implementing a recognized quality system like NABH/ISO 9001:2008/Six Sigma/ Tuensang Lean/Kaizen would be preferred. Previous work experience in the field of health quality Wokha would be an added advantage.

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1. Interested candidates may submit application in plain paper along with 2(two) passport size photograph, all relevant documents and phone number on or before 21st Nov. 2016 addressed to the Mission Director, National Health Mission, Nagaland, Directorate of Health & Family Welfare, Ruziezuo, Kohima-797004. 2. Incomplete documents/not fulfilling the qualification and experience criteria will summarily be rejected. Only shortlisted candidates will be informed. No separate calling letter shall be issued. 3. For any queries, applicant may contact 0370-2270565 on working days between 11:00 am to 3:30 pm. 4. Lobby in any form will result in disqualification of the candidate. -Sd/- (DR. YANKHO LOTHA) Mission Director

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real Madrid run riot in spanish cup romp

León, october 27 (AFP): A much-weakened Real Madrid went goal crazy in the Copa del Rey on Wednesday, smashing third-division minnows Cultural Leonesa 7-1 away from home in the first leg of their last-32 encounter. Marco Asensio and Alvaro Morata each struck twice in a one-sided match, but Spanish international Morata should have had at least a hat-trick as Real ran riot, ensuring the return leg at the Santiago Bernabeu is effectively a dead rubber. Real Madrid's forgotten man Fabio Coentrao made his return following seven months out injured on a routine evening for the Cham-

pions League winners. "I'm very pleased with the match. We started strongly and took the game seriously. That's the most important thing for me, taking it seriously and respecting the opponent," said Real coach Zinedine Zidane. "But we haven't won anything, we're going to keep going because this is a long-term thing, in the Copa del Rey, the Champions League or any other competition." Real, who have won the Copa del Rey 19 times, were thrown out of last season's competition after fielding the ineligible Denis Cheryshev in a tie with Cadiz.

Bayern march on in cup, Dortmund need penalties

berLin, october 27 (AFP): Holders Bayern Munich reached the third round of the German Cup with a 3-1 win over Augsburg on Wednesday while second-division Union Berlin took injury-hit Borussia Dortmund to penalties. Goals by Philipp Lahm, Julian Green and David Alaba sealed Bayern's win at the Allianz Arena, while Borussia, last season's finalists, endured nervous moments before beating Union 3-0 in a shoot-out after it finished 1-1 in Dortmund. Dortmund, missing a host of injured stars like Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang and Marco Reus, went through after a scare. Dortmund took the lead thanks to a first-half own goal from ex-Dortmund defender Michael Parensen, but Union striker Steven Skrzybski levelled with nine minutes left Goalkeeper Roman Weidenfeller was Dortmund's hero with two saves in the shoot-out, while Ousmane Dembele, Matthias Gint-

er and Mario Goetze netted their spot-kicks. Schalke scrapped into the third round with a nervy 3-2 win over second-division Nuremberg. Cologne beat Hoffenheim 2-1 as Anthony Modeste, the Bundesliga's top scorer, netted a 91st-winner in extra time as Hoffenheim suffered their first defeat of the season. There were several upsets elsewhere. Bundesliga club Darmstadt were humbled 1-0 by fourth division Astoria Walldorf while second division Greuther Fuerth sealed a 2-1 win over top-tier side Mainz. In total, seven top German league clubs exited at the secondround stage. On Tuesday, Champions League side Bayer Leverkusen lost on penalties to third-division Sportfreunde Lotte which leaves head coach Roger Schmidt under pressure. Freiburg were beaten by seconddivision Sandhausen and Eintracht Frankfurt beat Ingolstadt on penalties in an all-Bundesliga clash.

NbA: lakers shoot down rockets to launch new era

Los AngeLes, october 27 (AFP): The new-look Los Angeles Lakers, with Kobe Bryant retired and coach Luke Walton at the helm, opened their NBA season with a 120114 victory over the Houston Rockets on Wednesday. Jordan Clarkson came off the bench to score 12 of his 25 points in the fourth quarter. D'Angelo Russell scored 20 points and Julius Randle added 18 points, seven rebounds and six assists for the Lakers, who overcame James Harden's 34 points and career-high 17 assists for Houston -who lost in former Lakers coach Mike D'Antoni's first game in charge of the Rockets. "It feels good," said Walton, a former Laker who cut his coaching teeth as an assistant to Steve Kerr at Golden State. "A big part of what we're trying to do here is develop this identity, this culture ... learning how to win games is a skill at this level." Walton admitted to "nerves and excitement" before the contest, but was buoyed by the presence of his father, former NBA star Bill Walton. "The Walton force will be strong tonight," said the 36-year-old coach, who has been tasked with turning around a Lakers team that plunged to a 21-61 record in 2014-15, only to follow up with a franchise worst 17-65 campaign last season. Two free throws from Clarkson lifted the Lakers to a 108-104 lead with 6:41 to play. But Harden converted a pair of foul shots with 3:53 left to knot the score at 110. Two Russell free throws boosted the Lakers to a 113112 lead with 2:47 remaining and the hosts wouldn't trail from there. The Rockets, who led by as many as 10 points, grabbed a 71-63 edge at the half. They connected on 64.4 percent of their shots compared to 53.2 percent for the Lakers before the break.

Lakers guard Jordan Clarkson dives to save a loose ball during first half action against the Houston Rockets at Staples Center. (Los Angeles Times)

While the Lakers are in rebuilding mode -- embarking on their first season since 1995 without superstar Bryant -- there was plenty of glamour at Staples Center, where Hollywood stars Jack Nicholson and Denzel Washington were among the crowd, as was NBA commissioner Adam Silver. "We're just going to go out there and fight every night and play the right way," Randle said of the Lakers' expectations. "That's all we can promise -- to get better every day and play the right way." - Revamped Heat down Magic The Miami Heat, forging ahead af-

ter the free agent departure of Dwayne Wade, opened the season with a 10896 victory over the Magic in Orlando. The Heat made up for what they lack in star power with energy, a wellbalanced attack and determined defense. Hassan Whiteside scored 18 points, pulled down 14 rebounds and blocked four shots. Six Heat players scored in double figures and six players notched at least six rebounds. The Oklahoma City Thunder, also adjusting to the departure of a star after Kevin Durant signed as a free agent with the Golden State Warriors,

leaned on Russell Westbrook in a 10397 victory over the Philadelphia 76ers. - Big nights, mixed results In Toronto, DeMar DeRozan poured in 40 points to lead the Raptors to a 109-91 victory over the Detroit Pistons. DeRozan connected on 17 of 27 shots from the field and six of six free throws in what coach Dwane Casey called "one of the most efficient" performances he'd seen from his star. A monster 50-point game from New Orleans' Anthony Davis couldn't save the New Orleans Pelicans, however, as they fell 107-102 to the Denver Nuggets.

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Reply to Kaka Iralu's “The desecration of The problem of 67% not 33% political truths and justice in Nagaland” Rusovil John, Viswema

Robert A. Silverstein

New York

y friend Kaka Iralu has written an article explaining the betrayal of the Naga cause for a separate sovereign nation in two ways. First, the small group of Nagas who went to Delhi and agreed to the establishment of a Naga state, Nagaland, betrayed all those before them who fought and died for a separate nation. And second, “some of our own so called nation leaders are building their economic futures right before our own eyes. They are all exploiting the very good name and history of Naga nationalism and are amassing wealth in the name of the Naga national cause. “As for corruption in Nagaland today, it is a disease that has contaminated almost every government employee....” He then describes what it would take, “To expose all these corruptions ….” But he closes his article by rejecting the effort to address corruption because, “... since I do not believe in this state of Nagaland, I will not waste my time going into further details [about dealing with corruption].” It is this latter sentence that I want to address. I feel that it is an honor that some of the Nagas and their newpapers are allowing me to participate in this critical debate about the future of the Naga people. I am sitting in my apartment in New York, 9,000 miles from Nagaland, and am continuing the dialogue about the future of the Nagas, something I hope to continue in person when I return to Kohima on February 5, 2017, my fifth time there since May, 2015, and this time for five months. But the debate is critical and cannot await my return. All caring Nagas are awaiting the details of the August 3, 2015 framework agreement with the GoI, which details may come out soon, or may never come out. And if they come out, they may not offer the Naga nationalist community the sovereign nation they want, or even the possibility of a greater Nagalim. I have taken the position (see my article in The Morung Express, April 4, 2016) that the GoI will never, can never, offer the Naga people a sovereign nation of their own. Moreover, I also think that a greater Nagalim is out of the question as long as the Naga nationalists define Nagalim not as having all Nagas in the surrounding states move into Nagaland, but as the land the Nagas are on in these other states included with the Nagas on the land. And that

does not even touch the subject of the perhaps one million Nagas residing in Myanmar. That is my position. But the subject of this reply to Iralu's article is, as I stated above, his last sentence, rejecting his obligation to address the massive corruption in Nagaland because he does not recognize the state of Nagaland as legitimate. It is my opinion that Iralu's position on corruption is a cop-out, that is, a rationalization not to address an issue that he, and all other Nagas, have a responsibility to address. Over lunch with Iralu last June at my hotel, the Hotel Vivor, in Kohima, Iralu said similar things to me about corruption, that is so entangled in the life of the Nagas that it would be (and I'm paraphrasing; I do not remember the exact words) impossible to eliminate it from Naga life. I then asked him, that if that were true, would not a sovereign Naga nation simply be a poor corrupt nation instead of a poor corrupt state? He agreed that it would. We left that topic without further discussion. It is my position, stated in my earlier articles, that the nationalist movement is an easy excuse not to address corruption in the state. Moreover, the corruption is not a state problem, but a NAGA problem. If any of you know Manipur, you know that the NSCN-IM controls much of Manipur and is just as corrupt and dangerous there as it is in Nagaland. Both states are lawless, both controlled by the NSCN-IM, both squeezed for “taxes” by the organization, both threatened with violence if honest Nagas do not respond to its wishes. The rule of law does not run either state. The MLAs of both states are corrupt because, in part, they are terrified not to accept being part of the corruption of the NSCN. Like the honest cop being a threat to all corrupt cops, an honest MLA is a threat to other MLAs who have cravenly caved in to the threats and bribes of the NSCN. It is my opinion that Narendra Modi ran an honest government in Gujarat as chief minister, and is trying his best to run an honest national government now. But many of the states, and especially Nagaland and Manipur, two of the most corrupt and intimidated, cannot be controlled by the GoI. I think that the answer to a prosperous and free Nagaland is for Nagas to have the courage and perseverance to root out corruption and lawless violence, corruption and violence by Nagas against Nagas.

I have been reading the major state papers in Nagaland for approximately 18 months now, and I've read dozens of articles condemning corruption among the Nagas, articles by church leaders, the governor of Nagaland (and Assam), opinion leaders like Iralu, and many others, including editorials in papers other than the three statewide ones. And I've concluded that the only thing that Nagas are capable of doing, or have the will to do, is to write articles condemning corruption. They are all talk and no action. And that is because talk is cheap --- and safe. The NSCN, the extortionist, the cowards who take the bribes in the assembly without risking the powers that be, are happy to let people vent in newspapers, as long as no one does anything. To have an assembly with no opposition, to have a standing army controlled by a political group (the NSCNIM), to have the general population passively go along with a society with no rule of law, but rule of threat and violence, is a pathetic joke. It puts Nagaland and Manipur almost in the same category as Somalia, a broken state. The only difference between having warlords killing each other in Somalia and the situation in Nagaland and Manipur, is in the latter two, you have one main “warlord” instead of many. But it is no less lawless. The honest Nagas have to stop using the nationalist movement to take no action against the corruption and violence that are endemic in the states of Nagaland and Manipur. There is no escape from the lawless way the states are run, and the sooner you face up to your responsibility to your families and fellow Nagas, the sooner you can have a prosperous and free state. You must take action, not just talk. Organize, collect money, support honest candidates, refuse to pay bribes, develop a backbone!! Elect honest prosecutors and send corrupt people, public officials and private businesses (like petrol adulterators), to prison. Make the state government release salaries to teachers, make government officials fix roads, and make contractors who fail to finish jobs pay the money back to the state. Get judges who will enforce the law. The legal system should be part of the solution, not part of the problem. Be as willing to fight and die for an honest and prosperous state as all of you talk about being willing to die for a separate nation that will never happen. Stop the fantasy and deal with the day-to-day reality surrounding you. Wake up!!

or quite some time now, we the Nagas of Nagaland are debating on the 33% reservation for women to the municipal bodies which the government has announced to be implemented. If 33% is reserved for women, it leaves 67% for men folks interested to participate in the municipal elections which is approaching and herein is the problem or so it seems - What if your strong hold ward/colony falls to the 33% and not the 67% etc. What if later on 33% is reserved for the state

assembly as well? Nagas are not generally known for our ingenuity in mathematics in the past. However, in this generation the love for calculating percentages (%) have developed so much so that in almost every sphere of our daily lives; we come across percentages. As of now, we seemed to be arguing only about 33% whenever we talk about the Municipal Act. But is the Municipal Act only about reservation for women? What is the Municipal Act? As a layman; I do not have much knowledge about the Act and therefore would request the government

to enlighten the people about the Act. For instance; what differences will be there if there is an elected body from the present system of running the municipalities under an Administrator as is done for years now? What will be the powers such as legal, financial and duties/ functions of the council? What will be status, privileges and remunerations of the councilors? The Municipal Act is not about 33% reservation for women only and therefore, it may be in the interest of the public for the government if the above information are made clear to the public.

Stereotyping of woman’s beauty in commercial advertisement

Sentinaro Longkumer, CTC

very woman is made beautiful in God’s own image but we hear people saying, “She is beautiful, she is not.” But, have we really pondered who sets this standard of beauty? Why do very few fall in the category of the so called, “beautiful.” Perhaps there may be many forces that set the standard of a beautiful woman but one of the strongest forces among them would be commercial advertisement. Earlier, media were accused for influencing the audience towards violence but now they are also subject for pursuing girls to be like the models as projected in the commercial advertisement. Media too has its own share of positive influences, they are indeed very helpful in today’s fast changing world but when it comes to commercial advertisement there are concerns which need serious attention, one would be the stereotyping of woman’s beauty. The cultivation theory in media studies talks about how media influences the audience into believing what they project as true and authentic. George Gerbner developed this theory where he states that regular exposure to media images cultivates in audience’s consciousness the idea that the images projected in the screen are the norm. And the viewers accept whatever is displayed in the screen to be the ultimate standard for beauty. For e.g. in an advertisement, if a fair skin with slim figure is projected then gradually that becomes the norm of beauty for the viewers. Media ideals can thus have a powerful effect on the audience’s understanding towards beauty. When the viewers are conditioned towards a certain norm of beauty, it becomes the common standard for beauty and perhaps, because of this reason, the concept of real beauty is diluted. Living in an era of new media, almost everything is digitalised, even the concept of beauty. We see beauty defined, in the commercial advertisement, in the light of slim figure, white complexion, well groomed legs, silky hair and of course flawless skin. In commercial advertisement, be it in print media, television or any electronic gadgets, it is usually a style for every fairness cream product to project a dark girl getting nowhere because of her complexion, then she is recognised when she uses a fairness cream and becomes white. This logically depicts the message that black is ugly and white is not. But in a country like India where majority are born with dark complexion, how can one define beauty on the basis of complexion? In our immediate tribal context, we see the effects of media in the form of girls not wanting to be fat, even to the extent of taking surgery, which is indeed very risky for health. We also hear complains that tribal girls are short, but majority of the tribal are born this way; so we are tall in our own tribal way. We say we are short only when we start comparing ourselves with the girls pro-

moted in media. In other word, media defines how short is short and how tall is tall which is misleading. Commercial advertisement endorse different products by projecting only young girls (hardly do we find aged woman) with white complexion (hardly do we find dark complexion), with skinny figure (hardly do we find fat girls), with fair skin (hardly do we find scars in their body), with shiny hair (hardly do we find dull hair) etc. All these are media’s standard of beauty, which influences men and women to follow this standard. We may be taken to the world of fantasy by believing that such flawlessness is possible if we try the product but to be very frank, lot of photoshopping and editing are done before the models are projected in the screen. Therefore if I may be allowed, then I would like to term media’s projection of beauty as commercial beauty. Research shows that media often projects an unattainable standard of women’s beauty and links this standard with woman’s worth. But how can a woman’s worth be confined only to media’s projection of beauty, women are more than that. If we go back to Bible, the creation account talks about God as the creator who created everything good. Womanist Patrica Hunter stated: “If all God created was very good, including humankind, then all women, regardless of ethnicity, class, varying abilities, or sexual orientation, is part of God’s very good creation.” God is the creator of beauty, and he created every individual, irrespective of race and culture, beautiful. Everyone is unique in appearance which displays God’s creativity and aesthetic sense of beauty. But when a certain standard of beauty is imposed upon a woman, it is like forcing all the women to denounce their unique natural beauty. For example, if a rose is the supposed standard of beauty, then it is like forcing the lilies, sunflowers, marigolds, geraniums and all the flowers to be like the rose. But just as every flower is uniquely beautiful so also every woman is uniquely beautiful. Commercial advertisement may be hijacking the concept of beauty but it will not be of much effect if we become a critical viewer instead of consuming and believing everything that is projected. Thus every audience must become a critical audience of media. If we allow commercial advertisement to determine what beauty is, then we are not allowing our rational to determine what beauty is from our own perspective. If any woman hates herself for her appearance and if any man judge a woman’s beauty basing on the criteria set by commercial advertisement, it is high time not to internalise oneself by media’s stereotypes and not to judge a woman’s worth by the industry’s standard of beauty. It is high time to celebrate God’s creativity in creating women who are all beautifully unique. Take out the spectacle of media and we will see how beautiful a woman is.

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.

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Tom Cruise credits ABBA to reunite for ‘new digital experience’ success to Scientology

wedish pop group ABBA is set to reunite for a "new digital experience" in 2018, more than 30 years after their last public performance together, it was announced on Wednesday. Band members Agnetha Faltskog, Bjorn Ulvaeus, Benny Andersson and Anni-Frid Lyngstad will team up with "American Idol" creator Simon Fuller and Universal Music Group for the collaboration. "We are exploring a new technological world, with

Virtual Reality and Artificial Intelligence at the forefront, that will allow us to create new forms of entertainment and content we couldn't have previously imagined," Fuller said in a statement. Over a 30-year-career, Fuller has managed singers Annie Lennox, The Spice Girls and Amy Winehouse, English soccer player David Beckham, tennis player Andy Murray, racing driver Lewis Hamilton and a trio of "American Idol" champions: Kelly Clarkson, Car-

rie Underwood and David Cook. ABBA, known for a string of 1970s and early 1980s hits such as "Waterloo", "Dancing Queen" and "Take A Chance On Me", split up in 1982. "Our fans around the world are always asking us to reform and so I hope this new ABBA creation will excite them as much as it excites me!" Lyngstad said in a statement. Further details of the collaboration will be announced next year. Source: Reuters

Ranveer Singh taking inspiration from Hitler and Aamir Khan for Padmavati

anveer Singh is gearing up to play the darkest role he has ever played. He is going deep into the psyche of evil men in history to play the dark role of Alauddin Khilji in Padmavati. Director Sanjay Leela Bhansali has given the actor books to read delving into the psyche of dark rulers of history including Hitler. Ranveer has to completely forget who he is before he can play Khilji. It’s an intense role and Ranveer has to completely transform himself. Khilji was a tyrant with no

shades of grey, without any justification for his evilness. His army raped, destroyed and conquered thousands of people as he strove to establish his Sultanate in India. As a source reveals, “Ranveer is prepping his body language, mannerisms, diction and physique. He is holed up in his Goregaon apartment and has himself off from people. For many hours in the day, he transforms into Khilji working on his dialogues and diction. ” The source adds that Ranveer is going the Aamir way as the actor is known to

ctor Tom Cruise has credited his success to Scientology because his whole life improved after he joined the organisation. The 54-year-old has over 50 films to his credit and still has producers queuing up to sign him for their forthcoming movies, but he is convinced he would not be where he is today if he had not taken up the "beautiful" religion -- a body of beliefs and practices created in 1954 by American science fiction author L. Ron Hubbard -- three decades ago, reports nydailynews.com. In an interview with ITV

transform into various characters for his different films, “From intense workouts, to reading, research and diction training, Ranveer is going the extra mile to become Alauddin Khilji. After Befikre, he had to build up a differ ent kind of body for Padmavati which is more powerful and big built. He works out for almost three hours every day. His benchmark to play this iconic, villainous historical character is very high; and therefore, this has become the toughest role that he has ever tackled!” Source: Bollywood Life

Fan fiction is unnerving: Zayn Malik

inger Zayn Malik found reading One Direction fan fiction to be "unnerving", but says he enjoys fan art. The 23-year-old singer left the boy band in March 2015, and has said that while he has read some fan fiction -- in which the followers of the group write

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stories about the members, often in sexual situations -- it wasn't something that appealed to him, reports femalefirst.co.uk. In his upcoming autobiography "Zayn", Malik has said: "When I was still in One Direction, fans would write stories based on me and the other lads and publish them online.

I'm not gonna lie, it's pretty unnerving reading things about yourself as a character from somebody else's imagination. "It's crazy to think that we inspired so many different stories and the opportunity for so much creativity from so many people all over the world."

James Packer 'DUMPS' fiancée Mariah Carey over 'excessive spending'

News about the controversial organisation, Cruise, who rarely comments on his religious beliefs, said: "It's something that has helped me incredibly in my life; I've been a Scientologist for over 30 years. It's something, you know, without it, I wouldn't be where I am. So it's a beautiful religion. I'm incredibly proud." Cruise believes the methods developed by Hubbard have helped him overcome his dyslexia. He was first introduced to the church by his first wife Mimi Rogers, whom he was married to from 1987 until 1990. Source: IANS

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Angelina Jolie questioned by FBI Yet both Pitt and Jolie are eager to avoid a court case, with the source explaining: "Neither side wants this to go to court because everything the FBI and DCFS (Department of Children and Family Services) investigated will potentially be made available to the public, which would be bad for the entire family." It was later reported that "Maddox suffered no injuries and some witnesses on the jet say Brad's contact with the boy was inadvertent". Meanwhile, it has been reported that DCFS have extended their investigation into Pitt. The two and their children -- Maddox, Pax, 12, Zahara, 11, Shiloh, 10, and eight-yearold twins Knox and Vivienne -- have all been previously interviewed. The DCFS has now expanded its investigation to other alleged incidents. Jolie and Pitt have agreed on a parenting plan, giving the actress temporary physical custody over the children with Pitt allowed to visit them under the supervision of a therapist.

ctress Angelina Jolie was questioned by the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) for four hours over her estranged husband and actor Brad Pitt's private plane incident. Pitt is alleged to have gotten "verbally abusive" and "physical" with their son Maddox, 15, while under the influence of alcohol during a flight on September 14 and Jolie filed for divorce just days later. After an anonymous source reported the alleged incident, the FBI got involved as they have jurisdiction because the incident occurred in mid-air. "The agents wanted a breakdown of everything that happened from when the plane took off to when it landed. Angelina fully cooperated," a source told usmagazine.com. The source added that the FBI "will likely investigate for another few weeks". After that they "will present the case to the prosecutor, who will evaluate whether they feel the need to bring charges. It could potentially be months".

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A Gerard Butler to star in ‘Angel Has Fallen’

ctor Gerard Butler will return as Secret Service agent Mike Banning in "Angel Has Fallen" the third film in the "Fallen" franchise comprising of "Olympus Has Fallen" and "London Has Fallen". Millennium Films, the production banner backing the project, is planning to begin production on the film in the first half of 2017, reports variety.com. Till now no director has been attached to the project. "Olympus Has Fallen",

directed by Antoine Fuqua, grossed $160 million at the worldwide box office in 2013. This year's "London Has Fallen" collected more than $195 million globally. "Angel Has Fallen" will focus on attackers trying to take down Banning's character. "London Has Fallen" was directed by Babak Najafi and written by Rothenberger, Benedikt, Chad St. John and Christian Gudegast. Butler will next be seen in the upcoming sci-fi thriller "Geostorm". Source: IANS

ccording to Australian publication Woman's Day, the billionaire casino don, 48, dumped the 46-year-old pop-star over her 'extravagant spending' as well as a falling out over her new reality TV show, Mariah's World. 'It's all over,' a family friend allegedly confirmed to the publication this week. 'James had huge reservations about Mariah's new reality TV show and the fact that she was willing to expose their lives to the world.' The glossy magazine also claimed that the tycoon has allowed her to keep her $10m diamond engagement ring. The pair became engaged in January after a whirlwind romance of less than a year. The duo remained coy on the details of their impending nuptials, but Mariah did suggest that the wedding would be a lowkey event rather than an ostentatious affair.

'I can't really talk about them right now because everything is still being figured out,' she teased, noting, 'I never said it was gonna be a big wedding', she told People magazine, earlier this year. The seemingly unlikely couple first set tongues wagging in June last year when images emerged of them holding hands strolling around the romantic island of Capri in Italy. Both James and Mariah have learned a few lessons in love over the years with the pair having pieced together broken hearts from failed past romances. Mariah fell out of love with her rapper husband Nick Cannon in 2014, but has since dusted herself off and seems to have found stability with Packer. The singer and America's Got Talent host Nick married in the Bahamas in April 2008 after just six weeks of dating and a 10 year age difference. Source: Mailonline

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Mata sinks City, Chelsea stunned in League Cup

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Manchester, OctOber 27 (aFP): Juan Mata's second-half strike earned Manchester United a 1-0 win over holders Manchester City on Wednesday as Jose Mourinho's resurgent side reached the English Football League Cup quarter-finals. Humiliated 4-0 by Mourinho's former club Chelsea at the weekend, United got back to winning ways and claimed a measure of revenge for their 2-1 loss to Pep Guardiola's City in last month's league derby. The result at Old Trafford gave Mourinho only his third victory in 13 encounters with Guardiola, who has gone six games without victory for the first time in his glittering managerial career. "The players did everything and deserved to win. We are happy," Mourinho said. "In the last week everything went against us, but we are professionals." United will now entertain West Ham United, who claimed a 2-1 upset win over Chelsea, while Southampton's reward for overcoming Sunderland 1-0 is a trip to Arsenal. Mourinho used his programme notes to say "sorry" to United's fans for the result at Chelsea and his decision to make only four changes to his starting XI showed his eagerness to make amends. Guardiola, in contrast, made nine changes, notably handing starts to youngsters Pablo Maffeo and Aleix Garcia. His side should have gone ahead in the second minute when Kelechi Iheanacho headed over from

FA launches inquiry into violence at West Ham

Juan Mata in action (Getty Image)

Jesus Navas's cross and they might have had a penalty when Michael Carrick caught Garcia near the byline. With Zlatan Ibrahimovic and Paul Pogba both wasteful, United struggled to establish a foothold in City territory and when they did, the visitors' defenders were on hand to block. Had Marcos Rojo not rushed across to block from Iheanacho, meanwhile, United would have trailed at the interval. But Mourinho's halftime team talk had the desired effect and after City goalkeeper Willy Caballero had touched a shot from Pogba onto the post, the hosts took a 54th-minute lead. Leaving Nicolas Otamendi on his back in an aerial challenge, Ibrahimovic crossed from the left and with Ander Herrera

and Fernando colliding at the near post, Mata popped up to sweep home. "Congratulations to United, they made a good performance," said Guardiola. "We had chances on the counter-attack. I am happy with the young players. No regrets (about his team selection)." - West Ham trouble West Ham pulled off the biggest shock of the round with victory over Chelsea in the first local derby at their new London Stadium. Chelsea manager Antonio Conte made seven changes from his side's win over United and saw his team fall behind to Cheikhou Kouyate's superb 11thminute header. Edimilson Fernandes added a second early in the second half and although Gary Cahill reduced the arrears in stoppage time, after

substitute Eden Hazard had hit the post, it came too late. There was a heavy police presence inside and outside the former Olympic Stadium, where there has been trouble involving West Ham fans in previous games. But rival supporters clashed at the end of the game, with some throwing chairs and bottles. "I noticed it, but I wasn't watching it so I really don't know what happened," said West Ham manager Slaven Bilic. "The game was on. Whatever happened it's a shame and as a club and a team we are totally against it, of course." Southampton beat Sunderland at St Mary's courtesy of a fine 20-yard curler from former Lille winger Sofiane Boufal, who was making his full debut.

LOnDOn, OctOber 27 (reuters): England's Football Association has announced an inquiry into the violence that marred Wednesday night's League Cup tie between West Ham United and Chelsea at London Stadium. In scenes that were a throwback to the hooliganism that blighted English football at the end of the last century, bottles and coins were thrown, seats ripped up and stewards struggled to control rival fans seeking to confront each other. There was also violence outside the stadium, the centrepiece of the 2012 Olympics, where riot police intervened as supporters clashed on their way back to the London Underground. On Thursday the FA confirmed to Reuters that it had launched an investigation and will assess the evidence after talking to both clubs. A statement from EFL, the competition's organisers, said: "The EFL condemns the behaviour of the small minority of fans involved in the disturbing and unwelcome incidents." Police said seven arrests were made. Both West Ham and Chelsea said they would issue life bans to any identified trouble-makers. The main trouble flared towards the end of the game, which West Ham won 2-1, as stewards struggled to contain rival fans gathered in the gangways. A series of scuffles broke out and more missiles were hurled.

Police and stewards try to separate West Ham and Chelsea supporters as they confront each other during the EFL Cup fourth round match at The London Stadium in east London on October 26. (AFP Photo)

The violence was centred in the lower tier of the Sir Trevor Brooking stand, where rival supporters were separated by gangways, manned by stewards. The clashes sparked a debate about whether the stadium, which was converted to a football ground after the Olympics, is fit for purpose. Former West Ham striker Tony Gale, who was at the game, said the number of gangways made it difficult to introduce proper segregation. "It was clear to me there were lots of coins and seats being thrown. While segregation was there, the fans were very close to each other. The ground is making it

easier for those who want to make trouble to do so. "We need more police, more segregation and life bans for anyone caught causing trouble." Wednesday's game had been identified as a potential flashpoint and the first big night test for West Ham, who moved from their traditional home at the Boleyn Ground into their new stadium at the start of the season. Outbreaks of trouble have already been recorded at West Ham's Premier League games against Watford, Sunderland and Middlesbrough this season, and fears have been raised of a repeat with 5,000 Chelsea supporters travelling to

the game between traditional rivals from east and west London. Special security measures had been put in place, including an alcohol ban and a reduction in the number of tickets on sale. More than 1,000 stewards were deployed in and around the ground, which also had "a robust presence" of police officers. London Stadium 185, the company which is in charge of security at the ground, said the number of stewards was double the number normally deployed for Premier League games, adding that fans were segregated in accordance with official guidance.

District Inter Wrestling: A sport of Dimapur Departmental Sports underway brotherhood and friendship

Visasolie Lhoungu Morung Express News Kohima | October 27

The Naga Wrestle Mania 5- King of the Ring Series 2016 began on October 27 which will continue till October 29. The inaugural program was graced by Visasolie Lhoungu, President, BJP Nagaland & Vice Chairman DAN as the Chief Guest. The welcome address was delivered by Kethosituo Mepfhüo (Elvis), MD, 3E Nagaland. Lhoungu, in his speech spoke on the value of Wrestling in the days of forefathers which was known for instilling friendships and brotherhood among the village. “Wrestling was played for goodwill. This was how friendships were build,” said Lhoungu cit-

ing that in wrestling, the players call each other ‘Khrietho-u’ which can be loosely translated in Tenyidie as a dear friend. Lhoungu also hoped that the Naga Wrestle Mania will further promote the participation of Naga wrestlers even in the National levels. Encouraging the players to showcase good sportsmanship, Lhoungu pointed out some qualities of good sportsmanship such as maintaining a healthy diet, respecting one’s body, discipline, humility, respecting others and fearing God. Mentioning that the downfall of a person always begin pride, Lhoungu encouraged the players to remain humble even in their victory and to always put their faith in God. Asserting that Wrestling is a sports of building peace and reconciliation, Lhoungu hoped that all 112 players will maintain those values. The first day of Naga Wrestle Mania 5King of the Ring Series 2016 will witness the Lightweight Championship, on the second day the 2nd Series of Heavy weight Championship and 3rd series of Junior Championship will commence, and on the final day that is October 29, the King of the Ring Championship will be held. Altogether 112 wrestlers are participating in the event with 75 competing in Lightweight category, 23 in Heavyweight, and 16 in the Junior championship.

Rovilhulie Pier is Lightweight Champion

DiMaPur, OctOber 27 (DiPr): The 2nd Dimapur District Inter Departmental Sports Meet 2016 got underway at Dimapur District Sports Complex (DDSC), Dimapur on October 27. The inaugural function was graced by Deputy Commissioner, Dimapur, Kesonyu Yhome as chief guest. Addressing the gathering, the DC said that the objective of organising the District Inter Departmental Sports Meet is to enhance the bond and coordination among district officers. He further said that the employees and officers of different departments in the district would be able to interact informally also through the meet. He also felt that engaging in sports is a lifetime investment for physical well being of a person. Short speeches were also delivered by President, Dimapur District Table Tennis Association and on behalf of Dimapur District Badminton Association. A special song was presented by Achen Imchen. The inaugural function was chaired by EAC (P) T. Rumbemo Kithan while the invocation prayer was pronounced by Pastor, Dimapur Ao Baptist Arogo (DABA). Games during the 3 day sports meet include Badminton, Table Tennis, 100 & 200 m race, Relay Race, Tug of War, A match in progress at the ongoing Mokokchung Inter Club Badminton Championship 2016 Bamboo Race and Sack Race. played at the Indoor Badminton Stadium in Mokokchung. Organized by the Mokokchung

Jose Mourinho charged over referee comments LOnDOn, OctOber 27 (reuters): Jose Mourinho has been charged with misconduct in the wake of his comments about referee Anthony Taylor before Manchester United's goalless draw with Liverpool last week, the Football Association said on Thursday. United manager Mourinho said it would be "difficult" for Taylor, who is from the Greater Manchester area, to have "a very good performance" after being put in charge of the Premier League game between two fierce rivals. "Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho has been charged with misconduct, in respect of comments he made relating to the appointed match referee prior to the Liverpool FC v Manchester United FC fixture on Monday 17 October 2016," the FA said in a statement. The FA had earlier asked Mourinho to explain comments he made about the match referee. FA rules prohibit managers and players from making comments about officials which could be viewed as intimidatory or influential before games. The 53-year-old has until on Monday to respond to the charge.

District Badminton Association, the championship which commenced on Wednesday will conclude on October 29.

Peukwakram wins 11th Inter Ward Trophy

Peren, OctOber 27 (Mexn): The 11th Inter-Ward Football Tournament concluded on Thursday with Peukwakram Ward emerging as the champions after they defeated Baba Ward 4-1 in the final. The tournament which begun on October 18 also witnessed a Tug-Of-War competition for women, which was won Nsetning Ward with Baba Ward again coming second.

Dhoni backs inexperienced middle-order despite failure

Morung Express News Kohima | October 27

24 year-old Rovilhulie Pier from Khonoma village emerged as champion in the Lightweight category of the NagaWrestlemania-5 after defeating 19 year-old Veniizo Dawhuo in the final at the Kohima Local Ground on Thursday. Standing 5.6 feet tall and weighing 73 kgs, Pier managed to down the marginally taller (5.9 feet) but similar in weight (74 kgs) Dawhuo who hails from Thinyizu village, under Phek District. Pier and Dawhuo had made their way into the finals after defeating Kevizhakho Suokhrie (21 years) of Jotsoma village and Mhiesilieto Kuotsu (19 years) of Khonoma

in the semifinals. Earlier, in the quarterfinals, Pier beat Seyiejalie Gwirie of Jotsoma, while Dawhuo defeated Kekhrielebi Nisa, also of Jotsoma. In the other two quarterfinals, Kuotsu beat Kelhusalie Pier of Khonoma while Suokhrie drubbed Seketoukho Nipu of Sechiima village. Pier was awarded Rs. 50,000 besides the championship belt and certificate while Dawhuo received Rs. 30,000 along with citation. The losing semifinalists each received Rs.10,000. Altogether 36 Lightweight category winners of 1st round qualified for the King of the Ring Series to be played on October 29. The event is being organized by 3E Nagaland under the aegis of Nagaland Wrestling Association (NWA).

ranchi, OctOber 27 (ians): India skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni has said the inexperienced middle-order needs more time to settle after India lost to New Zealand by 19 runs, failing to chase down a modest target of 261 runs in the fourth One-Day International (ODI). "Batting down the order on wickets like this when you're chasing is always going to be tough. You will have to give them time. They will find their way. After they get more and more games like this they will figure out what suits best for them to chase

a total," he said after the match here on Wednesday. "On a wicket like this, when the score was not too much, you need partnerships. With two new balls,

it comes on to bat better initially. The wicket slows down. It does not come on to the bat that well. It was a difficult phase and it becomes difficult to rotate," he added.

The captain said the job of a batting finisher is not easy. "Batting down the order is one of the toughest things to do especially on wickets like these. There will be pressure to rotate, to get a partnership. It's not easy. You don't always get a player who's complete and bats at no 5, 6 or 7." Ajinkya Rahane (57) and Virat Kohli (45) gave India a good start but their chase went haywire, ultimately folding for 241 in 48.4 overs despite being 128-2 at one point. Lower down the order, Axar Patel (38) and Amit Mishra

(14) revived India's hopes briefly. But before they could convert it into a match-winning partnership Mishra was run out. Star batsman Kohli was caught behind in his attempt to cut a wide delivery from leg-spinner Ish Sodhi and his failure coincided with India losing the match. Asked whether India were heavily reliant on Kohli, Dhoni said: "It's not like that. The stats don't exactly reflect the exact scenario." The five-match series is currently locked at 2-2 with the final ODI to be played on Saturday in Visakhapatnam.

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