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‘An opportunity not to be missed’ Nagaland MP Neiphiu Rio urges Nagas for ‘shared responsibility’ to unite for a final settlement to move forward

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AICC members say show cause notice is ‘vague’ DIMAPUR, OCTOBER 28 (MExN): The four AICC members who were served show cause notices by the NPCC Disciplinary Action Committee, have stated that the notice was “vague and devoid of sanctity.” This was stated in a letter to the NPCC, DAC Chairman, from AICC members KV Pusa, Joshua Sumi, Tarie Zeliang and Asu Keyho. They said that according to the INC Article XIX (f ) (IV): “The executive of a PCC can take action only against committee subordinate to it and individuals other than members of the AICC and members of parliament in whose case it can only make recommendations to the working committee for disciplinary action.” They further stated that on “proper scrutiny” of the show cause notice, “there is no indication to suggest any direction or notice from AICC office to initiate show cause notice to all of us.” “As a matter of fact, your show cause notice is found to be untenable and devoid of jurisdiction of authority,” they added. The AICC members further said that their reply to the show cause notice has the “verbal endorsement of officials in the AICC office at New Delhi.”

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KOHIMA, OCTOBER 28 (MExN): The Angami Youth Organisation (AYO) has imposed a ban on the sale and marketing of lottery, raffle-buffet, concert tickets, calendars etc by organizations, unions, clubs, societies etc under its jurisdiction. “Kohima being the capital and being inhabited by people from all walks of life and professions, its dwellers are being obliged to unscrupulously subscribe to the gratuitous financial schemes and programmes of the countless societies/unions in the state and even of elsewhere throughout the year,” the AYO said in a press note. This ban, the AYO said, is warranted to “salvage the society from sinking into a social and financial disorder; to uphold social decency and dignity; and to bring to check and identify the numerous bogus and nonexistent/non-functional societies/organizations from imposing their schemes openly and forcefully into public domains.” All such schemes already in the market without the legal endorsement/approval of the district administration or the organization are directed to do so at the earliest failing which befitting penalties will be sanctioned against all defying parties, the AYO cautioned.

Lok Sabha Member of Parliament addressing the 52ndFreshers’ Meet of the Naga Students’ Union Delhi on Tuesday evening at New Delhi. (Morung Photo)

Morung Express News New Delhi | October 28

MP from Nagaland state to the Lok Sabha, Neiphiu Rio has termed the Framework Agreement between the NSCN (IM) and the Government of India as an opportunity not to be missed. Speaking at the 52nd Freshers’ Meet of the Naga students’ Union Delhi (NSUD), the former Chief Minister said the agreement is a hope for the Nagas “to unite for a final settlement to move forward.” Rio underlined the crucial need for unity at this juncture. He gave a clarion call to the Naga students on the need to unite at this crucial hour, and said “Nagas are going through very difficult period. We are suffering.” He remarked the agreement as an opportunity for the young generation, and stated that “such an opportunity missed may not come again”. Terming divisive policies of Nagas as unfortunate, he called upon the Nagas to strengthen in unity. Rio also advised the student community on the need for reverse integration and to forge unity, build

people to people relationship with people from diverse tribes, religion, culture. “Students need to mingle with others and learn their languages”, he added. While acknowledging the deep nature of “tribalism” and “groupism“ in the Naga Society, Rio made a strong pitch for the creation of an apex students’ union in Delhi- consisting of all Naga tribes irrespective of territorial boundaries. With an aim to make it a more inclusive body, Rio advocated that the creamy layers of Naga society pave the way for uniting the Nagas. “If Creamy layer and intellectuals of the Naga Society comes together, we will be together,” he added. He called for a “shared responsibility” to bring all Nagas together. It may be mentioned that there are around 25000 Nagas residing in New Delhi for educational and employment opportunities. Reiterating the problems faced by the North East Community, and acknowledging the varied forms of racial attacks and discrimination, he said racial abuses, discrimination and atrocities are problems which North East people, irrespective of their rank and status, deal in their daily lives. “At my level I have faced racial problem and discrimination”, he revealed. He advised the students’ community to seek social justice for such crimes. Guest of Honour, Hukato Naga, CMD of HN Company also addressed the gathering. Special Guest, Robin Hibu, IPS, Joint Commissioner of Police and Nodal Officer for North Eastern Community in Delhi, and a host of other dignitaries also graced the occasion. The title for Miss Fresher 2015 was bagged by Vania Chawang and Mr Fresher by Yepeto Rochill. The NSUD 52nd Freshers’ Meet was held at Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium under the theme “One People, One Spirit, and One Grand Nite.’ Highlights of the event in the first session included Naga Traditional Attire Exhibition, Musical piece by Geneikam. While the Second session included Curtain Raiser by Alo Wanth, Solo Artist Puiting, Tribes Mafia Crew, Fall Concert de Musique and Mode, Runway presentation by Sonam and Kaholi, K- Pop Dance and Alobo Naga and the Band.

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Visitors are hit by a wave caused by a tidal bore which surged past a barrier on the banks of Qiantang River, in Hangzhou, Zhejiang province, China, October 28. (REUTERS)

cM directs Bro, PWD to start roadwork

DIMAPUR, OCTOBER 28 (MExN): Nagaland state Chief Minister, TR Zeliang has directed the BRO and the PWD to start repair works on the DimapurKohima National Highway and “important state roads in Kohima” respectively. A press note from the CMO informed that following the Angami Youth Organization’s (AYO) ultimatum demanding that the CM take action on the state of Nagaland roads, a meeting was held at the CM’s residential office today. The meeting was attended by officials of Road & Bridges (R&B), National Highway, Municipal Affair Cell (MAC) and Border Roads Organisation (BRO). During the meeting, the BRO officials reportedly informed that in February 2015 the entire stretch of

the National Highway was repaired but during the monsoons the roads were destroyed. “The BRO official also said that the rains were not an issue as such, but the water pipes, leakages and blocked drainages due to rampant throwing of garbage and construction material on the roadsides mainly contributed to the problem,” informed the CMO. The BRO said that they do not have the financial sanction in the current financial year for the stretch of road in question as it was fully repaired early this year. However, the BRO assured that at the request of the Chief Minister, it would start the repairs beginning October 30. The CM directed the BRO to complete the repairs within two weeks from

the start of works. He further directed the State PWD to coordinate with the BRO to develop paved shoulders in Kohima town area. The Minister PWD (R&B) has reportedly assured that the State PWD would undertake the necessary repairs of the important State roads in Kohima town. An amount of Rs 8.45 crore has been available to the department from nonplan and the Chief Minister asked the department to take up the works on a war-footing, the CMO informed. He also requested the Minister concerned to personally supervise the works so that quality is ensured and also the roads are improved before the festive season. Later in the afternoon,

the Chief Minister chaired a meeting with various departments regarding the upcoming Hornbill Festival. Departments of Power, PHE and Home were instructed to make arrangements for proper supply of power and water at the venue of the Festival. The Home department was also asked to ensure proper regulation of traffic in the town as well as in the Festival site Kisama. The AYO had on October 21 demanded that the Chief Minister act within ten days towards providing all season roads in the state in general and Kohima in particular; or “leave the roads as they are” for tourists visiting the state during winter to witness the roads that people here have to bear with for most parts of the year.

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Nagaland Police arrest ERIL MD involved in Ponzi scheme Amur Falcons find home in Dimapur DIMAPUR, OCTO BER 28 (DIPR): Nagaland Police have arrested and charge sheeted the Chairman and Managing Director (MD) of a company named Everlight Realcon Infrastructure Limited (ERIL) for duping and cheating unsuspecting depositors /investors and for swindling Crores of rupees. The same person is wanted in other States as well for similar cases. During the course of the investigation, it was ascertained that the company was incorporated

under the Companies Act 1956 and promised 100% secured investment under two schemes: ‘Advance Products Booking (APB)’ and ‘Redeemable Preferential Shares (RPS).’ Initially the company offered various products like electronics, household products etc against advance product booking. Later, the company started offering huge returns in interest for investment under both APB and RPS. The company was engaged in a ponzi scam accepting deposits from unsuspecting investors.

According to the SP (Crime)&PRO, PHQ, Nagaland, M Tungoe, the modus operandi of the company was to establish its credibility by stating that the company was engaged in various projects like hospitals, mines, infrastructure etc, by organizing programs such as materials donations, blood donation camps, orphanages visits and by engaging state functionaries as chief guests in the company’s functions. However, during investigation, it was found out that the company possessed no such property, assets or projects

and that it was engaged only in fund mobilization promising huge returns. Police have cautioned citizens not to invest in any kind of schemes/products that promise huge returns in short span of time. Any such scheme is illegal and should be avoided at all cost. Police have reminded that even the interest rates offered by banks vary between 5%-9% only. If any company or organization offers anyone such scheme, the matter is to be reported to the police immediately, they urged.

After Pangti in Wokha, the Amur Falcons have made Hakhizhe village area under Niuland as their second roosting site

first sonic beam Protest against govt for World’s lifts objects with sound non-payment of salary Hindi teachers to boycott class

enough for the sake of students, the association said the daily survival of the members is at stake, thereby forcing them to resort to democratic DIMAPUR, OCTOBER 28 means of agitation to claim what is (MExN): All Nagaland Aggrieved rightfully theirs. Hindi Teachers Association (ANAHTA) has informed that it will boycott DRDA pen down strike class from October 29 onwards in proEmployees of eleven District Rutest against the non-release of salary ral Development Agencies (DRDA) of for the last 5 month starting June, 2015. Nagaland in an emergency meeting Informing this, the association in on Wednesday resolved to show rea press statement said it has also de- sentment to the State government by cided not to submit question papers way of a pen down strike for two days till their pending salaries are paid. on November 2 and 3, 2015 for non reIt further stated that the associa- lease of salary for the past 8-9 months. tion will begin indefinite agitation if The DRDA employees in a press their salaries are not released by first note said non release of their salary week of November. has brought them untold hardship The concerned authorities have and misery. Further, the employees remained indifferent to our pleas also resolved to go for 2nd phase agiand sufferings despite submitting a tation if the State government does representing on October 7 last, the not reciprocate with a positive reHindi teachers lamented. sponse within a period of one week, Maintaining that it had tolerated i.e., from November 3 onwards.

LONDON, OCTOBER 28 (IANS): Researchers have built the world’s first sonic tractor beam that can lift and move objects using sound waves. Tractor beams are mysterious rays that can grab and lift objects. The concept has been used by science-fiction writers, and programmes like Star Trek, but has since come to fascinate scientists and engineers. Researchers have now built a working tractor beam that uses highamplitude sound waves to generate an acoustic hologram which can pick up and move small objects. “In our device we manipulate objects in mid-air and seemingly defy gravity,” said one of the researchers Sriram Subramanian, professor of informatics at University of Sussex in England. “Here we individually control dozens of loudspeakers to tell us an optimal solution to generate an acoustic hologram that can manipulate multiple objects in real-time without contact.” The technique could transport delicate objects and assemble them, all without physical contact.

Migratory bird Amur falcons take to the sky at Hakhizhe village under Niuland range, Dimapur.

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As the sun sets in the western skies of Dimapur, people here are treated to a rare and spectacular sight of visitors from Mongolia- the Amur Falcons. It is a breathtaking scene. The migratory bird that put Nagaland on the global map has found its roosting place at Hakhizhe village under Niuland range. The first batch of Amur Falcons arrived early this week. A new migratory route that has surprised even ornithologists, the bird will

roost here for about two months and then head to South Africa. And this remote village in Niuland area has become the home of the falcons since it first started arriving in Nagaland in the early 2000s. Much like the efforts taken by the villagers of Pangti under Wokha district, the villagers of Hakhizhe in collaboration with the Department of Forest, Environment and Climate Change is taking all measures to ensure a safe stay for the birds. The Divisional Forest Officer and other officials of the de-

partment paid a visit to the site on Tuesday. Officials in the rank of Forester have been assigned as group incharge for patrolling duty while range officers are carrying out inspections on rotational basis. Although the department is yet to set up tourist infrastructure, the officer in-charge of Niuland range, Vivika Sema said that people interested in bird watching are welcome to visit the area. Proposal for setting up basic tourist amenities is in process, the officer informed. The birds roost mainly in the teak tree plantations of the village and the several farm houses in the area can serve as a resting place for visitors. The village is located around 30 kms from Dimapur and roads are easily accessible. The Hakhizhe village council has reportedly begun road clearance. Reports of people hunting and selling the birds have also caught the attention of the department. The department said it will take stern action against people hunting the birds. While defaulters will be dealt under Forest laws, rural development funds will also be stopped for those villages that do not act upon such offences. Forest officials are constantly monitoring the situation and have also appealed to the public not to harm the birds.

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Nagaland launches pentavalent vaccine Our Correspondent Kohima | October 28

Nagaland along with the rest of the country today launched pentavalent vaccine into routine immunization at a function held here at Naga Hospital Authority, Kohima (NHAK). Launching the vaccine, minister for health & family welfare P. Longon said that pentavalent vaccine offers the force of five in one injection and it will now be a part of the government immunization programme available for every infant free of cost. “Let us ensure that no child is denied any vaccine and work towards providing a healthy future of our children,” he urged. He said one of the strategies to provide additional benefits to the community is the introduction of the

Haemophilus influenza type B vaccine (Hib vaccine) into the Universal Immunization Programme as a pentavalent vaccine. He said the pentavalent vaccine containing five vaccines is truly a benefit to the children because it reduces the number of injection pricks a child receive from 6 to 3 pricks with the benefit of an additional vaccine that protects the child against pneumonia & meningitis caused due to Haemophilus influenza type B. The introduction of any new vaccine provides an opportunity to strengthen the existing health systems and improve the reach of services to the disadvantaged populations, he added. The minister encouraged the health workers to ensure that every eligible child receives the benefit

Minister for health & family welfare P. Longon launches pentavalent vaccine in Kohima on October 28. (Morung Photo)

of this new vaccine. Longon said that India has achieved impressive milestone through the Universal Immunization Programme (UIP) and continues with the effort to achieve comprehensive immunization coverage in the country. Under this

programme, he said, significant achievements have been made in preventing and controlling vaccinepreventable diseases. The minister stated that the department has conducted special intensified immunization drives that paid particular attention

to areas where coverage is low and have also put more focus on communication and awareness programme to help the public understand the importance of immunization. NHM mission director Dr. Sukhato A Sema said immunization is one of

the most successful public health initiatives globally, which averts an estimated 2-3 million deaths every year from 7 deadly diseases. He said Routine Immunization (RI) programme in India caters to a birth cohort of 27 million infants and 30 million

pregnant women. India has achieved several milestones in the immunization program since the time Expanded Program of Immunization (EPI) was launched in 1978. Although there are several successes, full immunization coverage in India is 61 per cent as per CES 2009 [increased to 65.2 per cent as per latest Rapid Survey on Children (RSOC) 2013-14]. Full immunization coverage (FIC) has increased by an average of only 1 percent each year during the last 4 to 5 years. In Nagaland, the full immunization coverage is still only 36 per cent as per District Level Health Survey (DLHS) IV. Referring to pentavalent vaccine, Sema said, Government of India has decided to introduce pen-

New ambulance arrives in District Hospital Kiphire

The Sinai Ministry worship team leading in prayer and singing during the 'He Touched Me' revival at Local Ground, Kiphire Town. The three days revival with speakers T. Chuchang Aier, general secretary, IEF and Wabang Longchari, director, Sinai Ministry will conclude on October 29.

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IRCS Peren branch meeting today

pereN, OctOber 28 (mexN): The Indian Red Cross Society (IRCS), Peren Branch will have its general meeting cum reorganization of the management committee on October 29, 11:00 am at Peren Town Hall. Therefore, all the patrons, vice-patrons, life members and life associate members of the IRCS have been requested to attend the said meeting.

Sensitization on PNDT Act in Dimapur

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KOhima, OctOber 28 (mexN): As per the directives of the Directorate of Health & Family Welfare, Nagaland, there will be a district level orientation and sensitization on Pre-Natal Diagnostic Technique (PNDT) Act on October 30, 2:00 pm at Chief Medical Officer’s conference hall, Dimapur. Therefore, CMO Dimapur has requested all the clinics/ hospitals/ nursing homes in Dimapur district having ultrasound machine to attend the meeting positively. Action will be taken against the defaulters, the CMO cautioned in a release.

National Children’s Science Congress 2015 on Oct 30

KOhima, OctOber 28 (mexN): The 23rd state level National Children’s Science Congress 2015, a programme of NCSTC-DST, New Delhi, will be held on October 30, 10:00 am at Zonal Council Hall, Kohima with the focal theme ‘Understanding Weather and Climate’. It is being organized by the Nagaland Institute of Health, Environment & Social Welfare (NIHESW), Kohima. District officials, evaluators, guide teachers, host of child scientists from different districts, and school children will attend the programme, according to a press release from State Co-Ordinator, NCSC, Santu Thapa. Nikhashe Sema, Ex-Officio Director & Secretary to the Government of Nagaland, Department of Science & Technology, will inaugurate the programme. During the event, eight projects of child scientists, who will be participating from all over the state, will be selected to represent the state at the 23rd National Children’s Science Con-

gress 2015, a national event scheduled for December 2731 at Chandigarh University, Mohali, Punjab. Two best projects will be selected for the Indian Science Congress to be held at Mysore University, Karnataka from January 3 to 7, 2016. The programme will be hosted by the District Organising Committee, NCSC and supported by NCSTC-DST, Govt. of India and DST, Govt. of Nagaland. The projects will be evaluated by the following resource persons from the academic committee: Dr. Vizovol Mekro, Asst. Prof, Department of Geology, Kohima Science College, Jotsoma and State Academic Co-ordinator, National Children’s Science Congress, Nagaland; Dr. Prasanta Barman, Asst. Professor, Department of Statistics, Kohima Science College; Vethselo Doulo, Asst. Professor, Department of Zoology, Kohima Science College; Thejanguno Peseyie, Asst. Professor, Department of Geography, Kohima Science College.

Kiphire, OctOber 28 (mexN): The Joint Areas Students’ Union (JASU), a conglomeration of five student bodies in Kiphire, has informed that a new ambulance has arrived at the District Hospital Kiphire. In a press release, JASU lauded the State health minister and the top Health & Family Welfare officials for giving importance to the precarious conditions of District Hospital Kiphire and delivering on their assurance to provide new ambulance to the hospital during the department’s visit to Kiphire on June 4, 2015. JASU hoped that the new ambulance will help mitigate the perennial cases of emergency faced by the patients and denizens of Kiphire. The release mentioned that during the H&FW department’s visit led by the

JASU members pose in front of the ambulance of District Hospital Kiphire.

minister, JASU submitted a representation to enable citizens from far-flung areas, especially Kiphire, get access to modern medical facilities and improve the overall health infrastructure. JASU urged upon the department of H&FW to

quickly act upon the representation given on June 4, 2015 and expedite the noble plea of the citizens of Kiphire. Further, JASU appealed to the public to make use of the ambulance judiciously. JASU comprises of

Kiphire Area Sangtam Students’ Union (KASSU), Singti Area Students’ Union (SASU), Amahator Range Students’ Union (ARSU), Seyochung Area Students’ Union (SASU), and Longmatra Area Students Union (LASU).

Plea to grant Town Council status to Bhandari Town

WOKha, OctOber 28 (mexN): The Naga People’s Front (NPF), 40 Bhandari A/C, has requested the chief minister of Nagaland to grant/ constitute Town Council status to Bhandari Town during the current year 2015. In a representation to the chief minister, the NPF president, Micheal Khongtongia Odyuo and general secretary, Yentsao Kyong highlighted that Bhandari Town is one of the oldest townships in Nagaland as it was established in the year 1967. It has a population of about 6,500. Being an ADC HQ, it has almost

all the government establishments such as, 7th NAP HQ, SDEO, SDPO, SDVO, SDIO, BDO, GHSS, SDO (PWD), SDO (PHE), Functional Manager (I & C), and other private establishments etc., the letter said. “The town is surrounded by about 20 villages and therefore the number of population is increasing day by day because of migration of rural population to urban areas (Bhandari Town).” It was further informed that Bhandari Town, the HQ of 40 Bhandari Assembly Constituency, covers more than 80 villages and it is one of the busiest towns for being the

commercial hub of the entire villages that fall under 40 Bhandari A/C. The representation reiterated that the town is growing rapidly, for which, it requires the attention of the government for improvement of the living standard of the people. Even though Bhandari Town was established 48 years ago, it has not been granted the status of Town Council, which is creating a lot of inconveniences in day to day administration of the town, it maintained. It further mentioned that Bhandari Town is situated near Assam-Nagaland

border; hence, it is used as a transit township by both the citizens of Golaghat district of Assam and Wokha district of Nagaland. In view of the reasons stated above, the NPF Bhandari asserted, it is absolutely indispensible to declare and constitute Town Council at Bhandari Town as early as possible. NPF 40 Bhandari A/C hoped that the NPF led DAN government will consider the representation with all seriousness and do the needful as “declaration and constitution of Town Council at Bhandari Town is long overdue.”

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tavalent vaccine in the national immunization programme throughout the Indian states. Initially, it was introduced in the states of Kerala and Tamil Nadu in December 2011. The vaccine was then subsequently introduced in late 2012 and early 2013 in a phased manner in six other states and union territories - Goa, Gujarat, Haryana, J&K, Karnataka and Puducherry. He said pentavalent will be subsequently introduced to the rest of the districts. “Let us make this success by actively participating making our routine immunization stronger with a vision of completely vaccinating each child and thereby improving our indicator and also making sure that not a single child is left unimmunized.”

Appeal to help students affected by fire incident Dimapur, OctO ber 28 (mexN): Dimasa Students’ Union, Nagaland (DSUN) today informed that the fire which broke out at Dr. KK Angami colony at Half Nagarjan, Dimapur on the evening of October 25 has left the place completely devastated and many of the victims are students. Their school documents, books, HSLC and HSSLC documents, school uniforms and other belongings have been completely burnt down during the incident, stated a press release from DSUN publicity secretary, Waisringdao Naiding. Therefore, the union has requested the authority of the schools and other government departments, especially Nagaland Board of School Education (NBSE) office, to lend best possible assistance to the affected students in procuring back the documents. It urged that the matter be treated as serious and urgent so that the students can resume their school activities on time, and be able to submit the scholarship forms and open bank accounts on time. The union further appealed to the authority concerned to ease the problem of the fire victims.

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Chai3:16 – Never Thirst Again Morung Express News

Mokokchung | October 28

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The globetrotting missionary and musician, Dr. Benny Prasad during his recent visit to Mokokchung shared about his latest ministry, a café called Chai3:16 in Bangalore established earlier this year. During his talks, he mentioned about the special place he has for Nagas in his heart and even disclosed that he hopes to open a similar café in Nagaland with the “same level of excellence as Chai 3:16.” Dedicated on April 25, Chai3:16 officially started operations on July 11 and has since become a popular go-to in Bangalore, especially among students and young people. After travelling for 13 years to 257 nations and making 6 World Records, Benny Prasad ended his world travels by March 2015 and started building a 400-seater café in Bangalore to reach out to the college students who are “depressed, lonely & suicidal.” According to Benny, there are more than “808 million young people below the age of 35 in India.” Benny observes that suicides and suicidal tendency among these young people are on

Chai3:16 café in Bangalore.

the increase, with Bangalore becoming the ‘suicide capital’ of India. “One of the main reasons is because of the educational and parental pressures. Most of the time the value of the children in our culture is based on their academic report, hence these days a lot of them are not able to keep up to the expectations of their families, resulting in suicidal tendencies. We hardly have any counselling centres but every corner has a tuition centre. This shows that education is valued more than life itself.” Chai means “life” in Hebrew and 3:16 refers John

3:16 which talks about eternal life. “Chai3:16 is a noncommercial, 400-seater café, where only Chai is served and the price of the Chai is decided by the students. Volunteers from different spheres of the society from all over the world come here to serve as waiters and waitresses. Our goal here is 80% listening and 20% talking, if needed. As we listen to the problems of the students, our goal is to value them, and love them, the way Jesus loves us,” Benny explains. M o n d a y t h ro u g h Thursday, Chai3:16 runs as a café. On Friday, it turns into a concert hall; part of it

is to enhance new talents. On Saturday, it turns into a movie theatre, and on Sunday afternoons, Chai3:16 turns into a Church where a worship service is held, especially focused towards the youths. Chai3:16 also have a music school which lays special emphasis on children below the age of 15. It has 9 rooms that can accommodate 18 full time staff and 7 rooms that can accommodate 30 people who come on short-term trips. “The best part of the café is the toilets,” says Benny with a grin, which is designed like guitars and pianos. Volunteers and musi-

cians from various parts of the world come and work and perform in the cafe. There are three Nagas working at Chai3:16 presently, while some Naga musicians have also performed there. The trio from Nagaland working fulltime at Chai3:16 are Hamle Temjen Phom, Kekhriengunuo Nienu and Heiko Kent. The Caster Choir and finger-style guitarist Benry Moses are the artists who have performed at Chai3:16. To volunteer or work at Chai3:16, one must have a passion to reach out to youths, be fluent in English, be willing to give 6 months to one year commitment, must not smoke or drink alcohol, and must have a servant heart. Food and accommodation are provided at Chai3:16 itself. Short term teams for one week to one month are also accepted and the facility can host up to 28 people. “The trust and opportunity which Benny gives is really profound that has helped me grow more in many different ways,” says Heiko Kent. “Benny's concern for Nagas is overwhelming and his down to earth nature is truly amazing. He walks his talks.”

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Meghalaya CM pushes for coal 'Centre not neglecting North East' mining; critics say he's helping wife SUTNGA, OCTOBER 28 (REUTERS): Meghalaya Chief Minister Mukul Sangma has been lobbying New Delhi to lift a ban on dangerous, small-scale coal mining operations in his state, without disclosing that his wife owns several mines there, according to documents seen by Reuters. So-called "rat-hole" mining practised in Meghalaya state killed thousands of workers, including children, before the ban was imposed in April last year. At its peak the state produced coal worth $4 billion a year, or about a tenth of India's total production, nearly all from this form of small-scale mining. In half a dozen letters to the central government, Sangma's administration has asked for help to revoke the ban imposed on rat-hole mining in the state by the National Green Tribunal (NGT), India's environment court. Sangma argues that the industry forms a large part of the impoverished state's income and the prohibition violates tribal law. He also plans to propose an alternative plan to regulate mining and address the court’s environmental concerns. In the letters, he does not say that his lawmaker wife, Dikkanchi D. Shira, owns six mines in the state. However, Sangma has said his family's interest in the

Militants abduct official in M'laya ShillONG, OCTOBER 28 (iANS): Militants have abducted a government official in Meghalaya, police said on Wednesday. BDO, Jude Rangku T. Sangma was kidnapped by Garo National Liberation Army militants on Tuesday from a remote area in South Garo Hills district, an officer said. IGP FD Sangma informed that the official was abducted at gun point around 5.30 p.m. from Diganggre while he was on his way to Tura. He said the Meghalaya Civil Service officer was posted in Chokpot block, a militant hub, for more than two years. In the past, Sangma received several threats and extortion demands from the GNLA but he did not pay heed to the threats. Tuesday's incident comes close on the heels of the recovery of the body of an Intelligence Bureau officer, Bikash Singh Kumar, and a cloth merchant, Kamala Saha, after they were kidnapped and murdered by A'chik Songna An'pachakgipa Kotok militants. One of Sangma's family members, who did not wish to be named, told IANS that the family has not received any ransom call.

Labourers work at a coal stockyard in East Jaintia Hills in Meghalaya, India, September 16, 2015. (Reuters Photo/File)

mines was publicly known. A senior central government official with direct knowledge of the matter confirmed that Sangma had not talked about his family's ownership of the mines during discussions with New Delhi. In an interview, Sangma denied any conflict of interest. He said he had declared his family's interest in the mines to the election commission during state elections in 2013, as required under the country's polling laws. He had told the president of his political party about the mines as well. "I was fortunate to get married to a rich wife, who inherited the mines," Sangma said.

He said his wife's mines were in "running condition", but they stopped extracting coal after he first became chief minister of the state in 2010. Sangma has held several ministerial positions since 1998. There is no law on conflict of interest in India for ministers. An expert said Sangma's actions violate the government’s code of conduct that calls for ministers and their immediate families to sever ties with any business that depends "on licenses, permits, quotas, leases, etc., received or to be received from the government concerned." The code is not legally binding and carries no penalties for violations. "If

your wife owns a certain mine, and you as the chief minister are writing letters, then it's a case of the office of the chief minister being used in support of a private business," said Ashutosh Kumar Mishra, executive director of Transparency International in India. Sangma said his push did not violate the code. "We know our responsibilities," he said, but declined to elaborate. WORKER DEATHS Private coal mining in Meghalaya, estimated to have 576 million tonnes or 0.2 percent of the country's total reserves, started in 1894. The practice became illegal in the 1970s, when India nationalised

Manipur by-election in two ACs on Nov 21 Our Correspondent Imphal | October 28

A straight fight between INC and BJP will be witnessed in the by-election to Thangmeiband constituency in Imphal West and Thongju constituiency in Imphal East scheduled for November 21. A total of 53,678 voters are eligible to exercise their franchise in the upcoming by-election. After the Election Commission of India(ECI) announced the date of polling for the by-election, the Chief

Electoral Officer (CEO) issued the election notification on Wednesday. Last date for filling of nomination is November 4 and the scrutiny for the nomination will be conducted on November 5. Last date for withdrawal of candidatures is November 7. Counting of vote will take place on November 24. The total number of voters in Thangmeiband constituency is 25,114--13687 female and 12570 male--and that of Thongju constituency is 28,214 including 14,564 female voters and

13,650 male voters. The Manipur BJP, meanwhile, announced its candidates for the upcoming by-election to Thongju and Thangmeiband constituency. According to an official release from BJP Central Election Commitee secretary, Jagat Prakash Nadda, Thongam Biswajit Singh has been named as the party candidate from Thongju and Khumukcham Joykishan from Thangmeiband. Addressing a press meet at the party office here, Manipur BJP president Chaoba said that election cam-

paign will be intensified to retain the two seats by the party candidates. Manipur Pradesh Commitee(MPCC) has already announced its candidates for the scheduled by-election. The party has fielded Bijoy Koijam as party candidate from Thongju and Jyotin Waikhom from Thangmeiband. The two seats have remained vacant after the Speaker's tribunal on May 28 this year disqualified sitting MLAs Thongam Biswajit and Khumukcham Joykishan under the anti-diffection law.

Minister Nitin Gadkari had announced a special package of over Rs.1 lakh crore for infrastructure development. Railways Minister Suresh Prabhu also announced projects for the development of railways in the north-east for the next five years with an estimated cost of Rs.28,000 crore. Apart from those infrastructure projects, Sonowal said that the central government has also taken keen interest in developing waterway projects to improve the water connectivity in the region with neighbouring countries Bangladesh and Myanmar. Brushing aside Congress' allegation that the Narendra Modi government was neglecting northeastern states by withdrawing the special category status and discontinuing the special funding pattern, Sonowal said that the Niti Aayog had taken decisions in consultation with the chief ministers. "The prime minister has always emphasised on the growth of the states in the country. That is why

Team India, comprising all the states, has been created, Therefore, there is no question of neglecting the north-eastern states," he said. Congress leader V. Narayanasamy accused the NDA government at the Centre of "crippling" the elected governments in the north-eastern states by withdrawing special category status and discontinuing central 90:10 funding pattern for all sponsored schemes for the region. The former Congress minister also accused the Narendra Modi government of not providing central assistance for ongoing developmental projects. On the insurgency problem in the north-eastern states, Sonowal said that his ministry has initiated several new schemes to empower and wean away youths from militancy. He said a National Youth Advisory Council is being set up to advise the government on youth issues. The council will have youth representation from every single state and union territory.

10 Mizoram students arrested for assaulting woman in Mysuru BANGAlORE, OCTOBER 28 (AGENCiES): The Karnataka police have arrested 10 students from Mizoram for allegedly assaulting a woman in Mysuru after a late night house party. The incident took place in Saraswathipuram in Mysuru on Tuesday night. According to the complainant, two Mizo law students, who had rented a house, had thrown a party for their friends. Their party continued late into the night

with loud music and a few neighbors took objection. When a woman in the neighborhood approached them, it led to an altercation. Subsequently, the students, who were in an inebriated state, allegedly assaulted the woman. A police complaint was lodged and the students were summoned for questioning. On Wednesday, 6 of the 10 students were granted station bail while the remaining 4 were remanded into judicial custody.

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Govt considering commercial chopper service in NE AGARTAlA, OCTOBER 28 (iANS): The DoNER ministry is considering launching a commercial helicopter service in the landlocked northeastern region to improve intraregional air connectivity, an official said here on Wednesday. DoNER (Development of North Eastern Region) Minister Jitendra Singh held a meeting with the officials of his ministry in New Delhi on Tuesday and asked them to prepare a roadmap for the proposed commercial helicopter service in the mountainous northeastern states. "An inter-regional commercial chopper service is essential considering the poor connectivity among the eight northeastern states. The insufficient connectivity was the big-

gest impediment in attracting investments, boost tourism and economy besides improve the people-to-people linkages," a Tripura transport department official quoted the DoNER minister as saying. The official, on condition of anonymity, said the union minister told the meeting that his ministry would take up the matter with the civil aviation ministry and Pawan Hans Helicopters Company Ltd. (PHHCL). "When regular commercial helicopter service gets commenced, passengers from any part of India and abroad who arrived at the airports of different northeastern states by any aircraft would have the option to take a connecting helicopter to go to his or her destination in the region," the of-

ficial said quoting the minister. For many years, the North Eastern Council (NEC), a regional planning and development body and the DoNER ministry have been trying to operate a dedicated airline for the northeastern region but the idea did not materialise due to various reasons including financial viability. PHHCL has been operating subsidised helicopter services for the past 13 years in the interior areas of Arunachal Pradesh, Meghalaya, Tripura, Sikkim, Nagaland, Manipur and Mizoram, with the union home ministry subsidising fares up to 75 percent. This subsidised chopper service is mainly to ferry ministers, officials and critically ill patients.

IGAR(S) pays respects to slain soldier DiMAPUR, OCTOBER 28 (MExN): The IGAR(S) paid last respects to Rifleman Paokholet Baite of 24 Assam Rifles on October 27 at Moreh. A press note from the PRO said that the soldier laid down his life “fighting insurgents who are bent upon causing communal disharmony and disturbance.” When troops of 24 Assam Rifles patrolling the area between Kwatha and Satang on October 25 came under heavy fire, Rifleman Paokholet Baite leading the patrol took the brunt of the fire on his body to save his comrades. The soldier kept firing on the insurgents despite being hit by multiple gunshots forcing the AntiNational Elements to flee in haste. This gave opportunity to the other soldiers

coal mines and gave staterun Coal India (COAL.NS), the world's top coal miner, a monopoly. Still, private miners continued to operate there and the federal government did not interfere, given the state's remote location and the low quality of its coal. Nearly all mines in Meghalaya use the rat-hole mining method. Workers, often children, go down hundreds of feet on bamboo ladders and dig out coal from narrow, horizontal seams. There are frequent accidents. It also pollutes water bodies and kills fish. Impulse Social Enterprises, a non-profit that filed a petition in the National Green Tribunal that led to the ban, said 10,000 to 15,000 people were believed to have died in rat holes between 2007 and 2014 in Meghalaya. P.B.O. Warjri, Meghalaya's top bureaucrat, acknowledged workers had died in mining accidents. He did not say what steps the government had taken. Despite the NGT’s ban, some mines continue to operate. A visit in September to Sutnga village in the state’s main mining area showed cranes lifting coal out from a rat hole, while men filled two trucks for transport. Sangma told Reuters he will act against anybody found violating the court order.

ShillONG, OCTOBER 28 (iANS): Rubbishing the opposition Congress' allegation of the NDA government neglecting the northeastern states, Union Minister for Sports and Youth Affairs Sarbananda Sonowal on Wednesday said that developing infrastructure in the region is being given top priority. "If India has to develop, our region (north-eastern states) has to be developed too. And without the northeast being developed, India will not develop. Therefore, our government at the Centre has decided to first build infrastructure in the region," Sonowal told IANS. "Our prime minister is giving priority to the northeast and wants ministers to visit the region regularly. He also focuses on cooperative federalism in which the Centre and the states will put in joint efforts," he added. Stating that Narendra Modi is putting in maximum effort to build infrastructure in the north-east, the BJP parliamentarian from Assam, said the Road Transport and Highway

Personnel of the IGAR(S) paying tribute to Rifleman Paokholet Baite who was killed in action on October 27.

to take tactical positions preventing further casualties and denting the morale of the UGs. There were no injuries to any of the Assam Rifles troops because of the instant counter action, the AR claimed. According to the AR, inputs from reliable sources also indicate that some of the cadres were “grievously injured during this counter action and have been

evacuated to a hospital in Tamu.” Later during the search of the area, 24 Assam Rifles recovered one 9 mm Pistol, one Handheld Radio Set and four IEDs, thus foiling the plans of the UGs and forcing them to flee without their assorted arms and ammunition. The Funeral Service for Rifleman Paokholet Baite took place at Moreh in the presence of IG Assam Ri-

fles (South), Commander 26 Sect AR, Addl SP Chandel, Ex-Servicemen, Vaiphei Community leaders and serving officers of Assam Rifles. Wreaths were laid and messages were conveyed on behalf of GOC-in-C Eastern Command, DG Assam Rifles and GOC 3 Corps. IG Assam Rifles (South) while addressing the martyr’s family and relatives appreciated the brave act of Rifleman Paokholet Baite and assured them of all assistance to the dependents and children. During his condolence message, IG Assam Rifles (South) affirmed that though the loss to the family is irreparable, the Assam Rifles fraternity would take care of the martyr’s family as their own.

Assam to probe farmer suicides GUWAhATi, OCTOBER 28 (PTi): The Assam government has set up a oneman inquiry committee to go into media reports of farmer suicides in the state from 2001 till date. The government formed the Enquiry Committee to probe into reports that 3,908 farmers had committed suicide in Assam since 2001 till date. Additional Chief Secretary, Revenue and Disaster Management, Subhash Chandra Das is the head of the panel which will probe whether these farmer suicides had indeed occurred as reported and ascertain the sequence of such suicides, if any, along with the causes. The committee will also pursue any other matter that it may find relevant to the inquiry and suggest preventive measures to avert recurrence.

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ACKNOWLEDGEMENT The 6th Horsepower Challenge which was held from 15th – 17th October 2015 at NFA ground Meriema Village and also at Naga Heritage Village Kisama, Itself was an event beyond the expectation of the club. First of all the NAC would like to dedicate its success to its ever supportive, encouraging and available Club Patrons Shri. KHRIEHU LIEZIETSU and Shri. MENUKHOL JOHN who had always stood by us since the club's formation. The NAC on its own capacity would not manage to put up such a show if it were not to be supported/assisted by various Individuals/organizations who stood by the club at all times for which the club is highly obliged and grateful to the following; 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 16.

Mr. Khekaho Assumi, Parliamentary Secretary I&PR Dept. of Youth Resources & Sport, Government of Nagaland Fire & Emergency Service, Kohima Nagaland Football Association (NFA) Dr. Vikethonyu Kesiezie Mr. MKR Pillai Music Task Force (MTV) RAGE Mobiles Mr. Kepel, APEX MOTOR, Dimapur Red Rooster Performance, Bangalore IDBI Bank, Kohima NM Cable, Kohima NV Press, Kohima Mr. Yanfo Kikon (indihut.com) Mr, Vimhalie Peinyü (Red Bull, Kohima)

16. S.J. FIBRES, Dimapur 17. Kohima YAMAHA 18. Phesama Youth Organisation, 19. Meriema Catholic Union 20. DGP Band, Thizama 21. Hotel 2K, Kohima 22. Hotel Millennium, Kohima 23. ORION Enterprise, Kohima 24. Maruti Shoppe, Dimapur 25. Car Accessories Zone, Dimapur 26. Autos-Tech, Dimapur 27. Al Accessories, Dimapur 28. Gear Lair, Dimapur 29. Kashliwal Enterprise (MGP), Dimapur 30. ERJO Motors, Dimapur 31. Water Works, Dimapur 32. Solar World, Dimapur 33. Biker’z Planet, Dimapur

There are no words to express our gratefulness towards the Oking Hospital Kohima, for providing its AMBULANCE throughout the event. The Club would also like to thank all the participants, spectators and volunteers for their presence and making the event a grand success. K.K.PAUL RUTSA President Nagaland Adventure Club

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Odisha looks to revive bauxite mining in ‘sacred’ Niyamgiri hills BHUBANESWAR/NEW DELHI, OctOBER 28 (REUtERS): Odisha is seeking to revive a controversial plan to mine for bauxite in the Niyamgiri hills, a lushly forested area that the Dongria Kondh tribe considers sacred, a minister said on Wednesday. The proposal, which sparked an angry response from green groups, comes nearly two years after local residents successfully blocked a request by London-listed Vedanta Resources to mine in the area. “We want the revival of this mining project because some local peoples’ representatives have told us (to do so),” Odisha’s steel and mines minister, Prafulla Kumar Mallik, told Reuters. “Besides, it’s required to ensure long-term bauxite supply to the struggling aluminium industry including Vedanta.” Vedanta Ltd controlled by metals mogul Anil

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Agarwal’s Vedanta Resources, has set up a big alumina plant in Odisha betting on bauxite supplies from Niyamgiri. But residents of all the 12 villages, whose opinion the state sought for a court order in 2013, unanimously voted against allowing

mining there. The company has been forced to cut jobs and output at the 1 million tonnea-year alumina refinery due to a shortage of the raw material bauxite and weak world prices. Mallik said he hoped locals would not oppose

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FRANkFURt, OctOBER 28 (PtI): The group warned of further “considerable financial charges” related to legal proceedings over the scam, over which it is the subject of criminal probes in the United States and Germany. German auto giant Volkswagen booked day its first quarterly loss in 15 years in the wake of the global pollution-cheating scandal which also forced it to lower its full-year forecasts. VW said provisions related to its admission that it fitted 11 million diesel vehicles worldwide with sophisticated software to skew emissions tests pushed it deeply into the red in the period from July to September. The group also warned of further “considerable financial charges” related to legal proceedings over the scam, over which it is the subject of criminal probes in the United States and Germany. Volkswagen, which has just been overtaken by Toyota as the world’s biggest carmaker in terms of sales, ran up a net loss of 1.673 billion euros ($1.85 billion) in the three-month period, compared with a profit of 2.971 billion euros a year earlier. The losses were due to a charge of 6.7 billion euros VW took to cover the initial

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Aruna Sundarajan appointed new steel secretary NEW DELHI, OctOBER 28 (PtI): The government today approved the appointment of Aruna Sundarajan as the new Steel Secretary replacing Anup Pujari who also holds the additional charge of MSME secretary and SAIL CMD. At present, Sundarajan is Administrator of the Universal Service Obligation Fund (USOF) under the Department of Telecommunications. The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC) today approved the appointment of Sundarajan as the Steel

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founder Mark Zuckerberg on Wednesday said his company is committed to net neutrality but supported zero-rating plans which have been criticised by many as violative of the principles of free Internet. Speaking at his first Townhall in India, the young billionaire said the world’s largest social network is working both in terms of supporting regulations around that principle and building an open platform for developers. When asked if Facebook supports net neutrality, Zuckerberg said: “Absolutely. Net neutrality is important principle. We do a lot to support both in terms of regulation and in our own work building an open platform that any developer can build something for regardless of who they are if they follow the basic rules.”

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AXIS Bank organised a Financial Literacy Programme (FLP) at Meriema village on October 27. The FLP was sponsored by NABARD under Financial Inclusion Fund. During the programme, the benefits of various Social Security Schemes were emphasized to the villagers. The topics for the programme were presented by the officials of the AXIS Bank, NABARD, LIC and Nagaland State Co-Operative Bank.

Secretary, an official statement said. However, Micro, Small and Medium Enterprise (MSME) Secretary Pujari will retain the additional charge of CMD of state-run steel maker SAIL for the purpose of continuity, till a regular incumbent joins, it added. Pujari had taken the charge of Steel Ministry Secretary and SAIL CMD from Rakesh Singh who retired from the post on September 30, 2015. Sundarajan is a 1982-batch Indian Administrative Services officer of the Kerala cadre.

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the plans this time, as instead of a private company, the proposals for staterun Odisha Mining Corp to extract minerals from Niyamgiri. The state will this week seek legal opinions from an expert and then seek to obtain a permit from the

Supreme Court or the federal ministry of environment and forests. Siddharth Nayak of Green Kalahandi, an organisation opposed to mining in Niaymgiri, said it would fight the move. “When people of the area have already given their verdict how can the state government attempt to revive this?” he asked. “We’ll not allow mining in Niyamgiri at any cost. Their will be huge protests.” The Dongria Kondh’s cause has also been championed by top politicians such as Rahul Gandhi and international human rights groups such as London-based Survival International. Surival dubbed the 2013 rejection for Vedanta as a victory for the “real Avatar tribe”, taking inspiration from James Cameron’s Oscar-winning “Avatar” movie where humans battled with indigenous people on an imaginary moon for mineral rights.

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Regional seminar on life and times of Rani Gaidinliu Our Correspondent Kohima | OCTOBER 28

The Women Studies Centre, Nagaland University (NU) and Human Rights Law Network, Nagaland Chapter today organized a regional seminar on “The life and times of Rani Gaidinliu: Historical and Gender Perspectives” at National Institute of Electronics & IT, Meriema. The resource persons drawn from Assam, Manipur and Nagaland were of the opinion that despite differences regarding Gaidinliu the Naga people should grab the opportunity regarding the Central Government’s move to establish a museum in Kohimain her name. A full-fledged museum of Rani Gaidinliu would be of immense help to the scholars, academicians and also the researchers, said resource person Dr. Vijayalakshmi Brara from Centre for Manipur Stud-

The panel of speakers at the a regional seminar on Rani Gaidinliu organised at Na-

tional Institute of Electronics & IT, Meriema on October 28. ies, Manipur University. historian from IIT Guwa- released only post IndeThe Naga civil societ- hati, Dr John Thomas gave pendence. ies in the state should un- a presentation on the hisAnother resource perderstand the advantage of tory, identity and the poli- son, Assistant Professor having such a museum in tics representation of Rani Department of Commerce, the state capital and not Gaidinliu. NU Kohima, Dr. Ratan only raise controversy on He said that Gaidin- Kaurinta said it would be the religious perspective liu started a no tax pay- an insult to confine her to and gender discrimination, ment movement against any particular camp or idesaid Director WSC NU Dr the British. She was kept ology because she was first Rosemary Dzüvichü in her in prison by the British for a champion of her own keynote address. her movement ahead of the people, the Zeliangrong Resource person and Indian Independence and people.

He said that the Catholic Church in Nagaland in the name of Diocese of Kohima, through Fr. Francis Thadathil, MSFS and others travelled to Lungkao, the native village of Gaidinliu and handed over a certificate and gold medal on February 18, 1992 just before her last journey in recognition of her relentless service and sufferings for her people. Despite the opinions shared by other resource persons including noted Peace Activist Niketu Iralu and Human Rights Activists Kekhrie Yhome, some of the participants of the seminar, specially from the Nagaland Tribes Council and Naga Hoho were opposed to the idea of having Gaidinliu museum in the state capital. “We are not opposed to setting up of her museum anywhere beyond the state of Nagaland, but since she has not done anything good for the Nagas of Nagaland, we don’t agree to

venerate her by setting up her statue and a museum,” said NTC Advisor Z Lohe. “Finding a place for Rani Gaidinliu in the society should be based on the history, historical achievement but not out of compulsion or through women reservation and said she should not be idolized on falsehood,” he added. NTC Information & Publicity Secretary Theja Therie said venerating Rani Gaindinliu would be an insult to the Nagas stating that she killed patriotic soldiers, fought Britishers not for India’s freedom but to defend her own belief and practices. Further Therie said that if India wants to glorify and venerate Rani Gaininliu based on historical background, it can be done in any part of the world but not in Nagaland. He said the relatives of the victims from violence involving Gaidinliu were still crying for justice.

Itinerary for the ACAUT NCSU calls meeting on non-payment of govt bills ‘Walk Against Corruption’ Dimapur, OctOber 28 (mexN): The ACAUT Nagaland team along with committed individuals-of approximately 70 members - will be undertaking a walk from Dimapur (Chumoukedima) to Kohima over a period of two days from October 30-31, under the theme "Walk Against Corruption." According to a press note form Media Cell ACAUT Nagaland, the sequence for the proposed walk will be as follows: October 30: 8:00 AM - Flag off from Chumoukedima at 8 am with invocation by Rev. Lhouzoviu Shuya, Pastor Chumoukedima Village and Flag off by Razouvotuo Chatsu, Chairman, Chumoukedima village. 12 Noon - 10 minutes interaction with Medziphema Town People's Organisation, elders, youths, women and the general public at Medziphema Town. 2:00 PM - Lunch at Pherima and interaction with community leaders 4:30 PM - Piphema. Halt for the night. October 31: 5:00 AM - Breakfast and interaction with Piphema Village Councils, leaders and

the general public 6:00 AM - commence journey for Kohima 10: AM - 10 mins interaction with Sechu- Zubza village council, elders, youths and the public. 2:00 PM - War Cemetary, Kohima. A short programme will be conducted at War Cemetery from where the the gathering will march to Raj Bhavan for submission of petition the governor. The ACAUT has further requested Apex Hoho leaders of all the tribes in Kohima, leaders of chamber of commerce, ward/colony leaders, GB fraternity, trade union leaders, business leaders, contractors’ fraternity, church leaders, social media admins, leaders of youth organisations, college students, high school students, educated unemployed youths, apex women hoho leaders, leaders of all the mass-based organisations, and the general public to be part of the walk to Raj Bhavan. As the participants march for Kohima, publicly spirited individuals are also welcome to show their solidarity and join the team at any point along the route, it added.

KOhima, OctOber 28 (mexN): The Nagaland Contractors' & Suppliers' Union (NCSU) head office, Kohima has called a general meeting with regard to non-payment of bills by the government on November 11, 12:00 noon at NCSU conference hall. In a press release, NCSU president, Pele Khezhie and general secretary, John Kath recounted that the State government constituted Department Technical Committee and State Level Committee in 2012 to verify all the pending bills of

bonafide NCSU members up to 2005. The State government had committed that just after the clearance submitted by the State Level Committee full payment will be made within one month, the release stated. “Accordingly, both the Technical Committee and State Level Committee found genuine bills claimed by the NCSU.” However, the State government released only Rs. 10 crore and Rs. 8 crore in two installments in 2012 and 2013 respectively and the remaining is yet to be released till date. In this

connection, the NCSU officials met the chief minister on July 11, 2014 and July 9, 2015 for immediate release of NCSU members’ remaining pending bills, but so far no action has been initiated. The union again wrote a memorandum addressed to the chief minister to release payment within August 20, 2015. However, Principal Secretary & Financial Commissioner on behalf of CM requested the union to bear with the government for some more time stating that the State government will accord top priority to release

payment as soon as the financial position improves, the release added. On October 7, the NCSU gave an ultimatum to the chief minister to release the remaining pending bills on or before November 10, 2015, failing which, the union will resume third phase of agitation, which was kept in abeyance. The November 11 meeting has been called in this connection. Therefore, all the bonafide members of NCSU have been informed to attend the meeting positively.

Workshop on developing quality questions underway Our Correspondent Kohima | October 28

A four day long workshop on “Developing quality questions” under the aegis of Nagaland Board of School Education (NBSE) in collaboration with Educational Survey Division, National Council of Educational Research & Training (NCERT) New Delhi got underway here today at NBSE Conference Hall. Gracing the inaugural function, F.P. Solo, commissioner & secretary for school education & SCERT stressed on the need to bring quality education in the state. Stating that there are different parameters and also issues when we talk about quality education, he stressed on the need to measure the teaching and learning outcome and also the impact of teaching delivery system in schools. Solo said not only in education sector but quality is Deputy Commissioner of Dimapur, Kesonyu Yhome, inaugurating the 1st advertisement billboard of ‘Childline 1098 now the password in every Night & Day’ at DC Office Complex on Wednesday evening. sector in this fast moving

the Country, the NMC argued that their use of allopathic medicines to advance their trade is unlawful. “They can practice the age old tradition of our ancestors but should not use modern medicine for which they are ignorant.” Respect your ‘Noble profession’ Meanwhile, calling the medical profession “Noble Profession,” the NMC has urged upon its fellow practitioners to uphold the trust of the people. It further noted that a copy of the Medical Council of India’s ‘code of ethics’ had been given to all the doctors at their registration and they are “bounded duty to follow it in letter and spirit.” Noting that the public are becoming more knowledgeable about their rights, the Council called upon its fraternity to be aware of the present fast changing world for their own benefits. “The NMC has a Committee for the protection of doctors but it cannot help if the red line of the code of ethics is crossed,” it cautioned. Touching on the subject of private practices by government doctors, the NMC informed that the government had from time to time issued notification and orders in matters of private practice

MEx FILE Excise team seizes drugs Dimapur, OctOber 28 (mexN): A team of Excise Narcotic Cell recovered 1000 capsules of Spasmo Proxyvon and 20 tablets of Nitrosun from Rio colony, Dimapur. In this connection, one person identified as Mapio Begum (28) was arrested and forwarded to judicial custody. She was booked under relevant section of Drug & Cosmetic Act 1940, according to a release from deputy commissioner of excise (NC), Dimapur.

BLOs Kohima informed KOhima, OctOber 28 (mexN): All the Booth Level Officers (BLOs) of Kohima district have been informed to submit all claim and objection application Form-6,7, 8 & 8A received to the respective Supervisory Officer on or before October 31, 2015. Further, a release from electoral registration officer, Kohima informed that on October 31, the Supervisory Officer shall report to the Electoral Registration Officer polling station-wise total number of Forms received. Only those application forms received and reported up to October 31 shall be taken up for disposal. Forms received and reported after October 31shall be rejected.

BNK to celebrate Lamsimngi Festival KOhima, OctOber 28 (mexN): The Benreului Nkwa Kohima (BNK) will be celebrating Lamsimngi Festival on October 31 at Theünuo Park, Meriema. The Festival will feature items like traditional dances, folk songs, storytelling and traditional games among others and conclude with a grand community feast. A press note from BNK general secretary has requested all its members and well-wishers to attend the festival. The members are also informed to attend the festival wearing traditional Zeliang/Benreu attire. Members are also asked to congregate at the festival site on October 30 at 9 am and assist in arrangements for the festival.

Teacher appointees informed KOhima, OctOber 28 (mexN): The directorate of school education has informed all the candidates who were selected for appointment for the post of Graduate Math and Science teachers against SSA post creation No.DSE/RS/2011 Dt. 21/03/2011 under Kiphire, Longleng, Mon and Tuensang districts to collect their respective appointment orders from the Directorate of School Education, Kohima on October 30 and 31. The selected teachers are further asked to come personally along with 10 copies of black & white passport sized photos. Informing this in a press release additional director and HOD Senthang further informed that no request for issue of appointment order to person other than the candidate will be entertained.

State level debate competition on human rights issues KOhima, OctOber 28 (mexN): Nagaland Police under the aegis of National Human Rights Commission, New Delhi is organizing the 11th Nagaland Police State Level debate competition on human rights issues on the topic “Awareness of human rights and social justice is lacking in Naga society” at Rhododendron Hall, Police Complex Chumukedima on October 30 at 10:00 AM. Keynote address will be delivered by L. Bendang Lemtur, IPS, IGP (NAP) Nagaland.

Hohos having Morung in Kisama informed KOhima, OctOber 28 (mexN): All the tribal hohos having morungs at Kisama have been requested to come for a meeting to discuss about the Hornbill Festival 2015 on November 3, 11:00 am at the conference hall of the directorate of tourism, opposite Indoor Stadium, Raj Bhavan Road, Kohima. A press release from the director of tourism, Purakhu Angami asked the Hohos to send their Kohima based representatives. F.P. Solo, commissioner & secretary for school education & SCERT addressing workshop on “Developing quality questions” in Kohima on October 28. (Morung Photo)

and competitive world. He said everybody wanted to get the best things and people look for quality of services and products. He was appreciative of the NCERT for sponsoring this workshop and also the NBSE for facilitating the programme. He appealed the teachers to grab the opportunity of this workshop and at the same time make the best

use of it and implement what they have learnt when they go back to school. Stating that there is no end to learning, Solo said in any profession one needs to keep on updating skills and knowledge. Maintaining that knowledge is multiplying very fast, he said “We need to equip ourselves with the latest technology, knowledge and skills only then you can become successful teachers.”

Earlier, welcome address was delivered by Lhoulaneilie, secretary NBSE while Rangumbuing Nsarangbe, controller of examinations NBSE made concluding remarks. A four day long workshop will dwell on capacity building of key resource persons in the state for qualitative improvement of question paper. The workshop will continue till October 31.

NMC warns quack, semi-professionals & medical practitioner Dimapur, OctOber 19 (mexN): Maintaining that for too long the health sector in Nagaland State has been functioning in an “order-less order,” the Nagaland Medical Council (NMC) today stated that, it is attempting to streamline health care delivery practices to the public. The function of NMC is not merely to get the practitioners registered in the Council, it stated in a press note received here. In this context, the NMC informed that pharmacists and physiotherapists are not medical doctors and they cannot prescribe medicine as per Drugs and Cosmetics Act, 1940. They can only use non-prescription drugs which are available on the counter and the lists of such drugs are listed in the aforementioned Act, it added. Further, the Council also alleged that many Prayer Centres, Faith Healers and Kabiras (Local Healers) prescribe allopathic medicines and even use injectables. “This is a serious offence and dangerous for the people they prayed for. It amounts to a violation of law of the land,” it noted. While accepting that many people go to local traditional healers before seeing a doctor, and such practices are common in all over

and to make their service available at the place of posting. Disobedience of Government orders is a violation of our Medical Code of Ethics, it added. In this regard, the NMC informed that the Nagaland Government has notified that, any medical practitioner employed under State Government and practicing for his/her profession for personal earning monetarily apart from his/ her official duty shall be termed as 'private practice.' Consequently, any medical doctor who opted for Non Practicing Allowance (NPA), the NMC reiterated, "NO PRIVATE PRACTICE in private medical units for personal monetary benefits whatsoever shall be allowed." Further, the government has also notified that no doctor who is receiving NPA shall be allowed to do private practice. “The Family Welfare Department and Veterinary Department shall strictly enforce this condition. Violation of this condition shall invite disciplinary action which may go to the extent of removal from office,” it said. Meanwhile, the NMC has revealed to a local news daily that the Government pays Rs.50 crores annually towards payment for NPAs.

Public at liberty to report any violation: NMC Dimapur, OctOber 28 (mexN): Arguing that its function is not merely to get the practitioners registered in the Council, the NMC today informed the general public that they are at liberty to report any misbehavior, malpractice, dereliction of duty of any service provider to the Council in written. NMC is for the benefit of the public, it claimed, adding that they have every right to demand good standard service in health care, enshrined in the Constitution of the country. It also will welcome of public co-operation and suggestions for the interest of all. The NMC further maintained that it has mandate to scrutinise genuineness of their qualifications of medical practitioners so as to prevent some unscrupulous activities of the service providers and cheat the public. The Nagaland Medical Council Act by the Nagaland Legislative Assembly, Government has constituted the Council and it is statuary Body to regulate Allopathic Medical practice in Nagaland State, it noted. Meanwhile, the NMC also informed that there are so far 687 doctors registered in Nagaland. It is out of estimated 700 indigenous and other medical practitioners from outside. The lists of all doctors with their qualification had been scrutinized as per the guidelines of the Medical Council of India which will be published for the general information and guidance and available in its website to be launched shortly. No unregistered person can practice Allopathic system of medicine, it warned, even Government employed doctors. It amounts to violation of law to practice without registration in the NMC, even if they are registered in other State Councils or MCI, stated NMC. The NMC promised that it will work “diligently and in all fairness” with the same yardstick to everyone irrespective of tribe or caste. The Council will work hard to change the present system for the benefit of both the service providers and the needs of the consumers and protect them from some unscrupulous elements, it added.

DoSE notifies DEOs & SDEOs KOhima, OctOber 28 (mexN): The Directorate of School Education notified all concerned District Education Officers (DEOs)/ SDEOs to submit detailed list of untrained graduate teachers appointed with above 45% and below 45% and detailed of untrained primary teachers appointed with above 45% and below 45% marks. Stating this in a release, school education director

Senthang said such information urgently required for onward submission to the government. The list of the stated categories of teachers with date of appointment, place of posting etc may be kindly submitted to the office of the Directorate of School Education latest by November 16, a release stated further asked the concerned DEOs and SDEOs to take this matter as utmost priority and urgent.

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he staff and students of Tetso College would like to express our deepest sorrow at the sudden demise of Tiasoba Kichu of B.A. 3rd Semester (Pol Science), son of Imkongsungba and Toshilemla, on 23rd October 2015. He will truly be missed and always be in our thoughts and prayers. Our sincerest condolences and warmest prayers goes to the family members that God may comfort you during this very difficult time. May his soul rest in peace.

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The Power of Truth

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Sam Pizzigati Foreign Policy in Focus

Is GDP Prisoners of Paradise Over? X issue 294X issue 185 Thursday 9volume July 2015 volume

By moa Jamir

Is our social and political life circumvented by ‘imagined’ reality?

n early 1980s, Benedict Anderson imagined a nation as a socially constructed community postulating that even the smallest nation will never know most of their fellow-members, meet them, or even hear of them. Yet in the mind of each, lives the “image of their communion.” Among other things, he stated, “It is imagined as a community because, regardless of the actual inequality and exploitation that may prevail in each, the nation is always conceived as a deep, horizontal comradeship,” (1991; 7). His book ‘Imagined Communities’ is an indispensible companion in studies on nation and nationalism. In Naga society, while these ‘imaginations’ have instigated a high nationalistic fervour among its populace and brought about a ‘cohesive’ entity, it has created an additional perception threatening to jeopardize the society: We are living in an ‘imagined paradise,’ or rather, have the tendency to take recourse to an imaginary glorious past or on religion to refute present realities. Thus, we have woven a grand escapist strategy for every circumstance that questions the existing paradigm. For instance, if any crime or transgression occurs – such as Robbery, Rape or Murder – the standard response from various organisation(s) or bodies(s) is to denounce the same, but boldly underline that, ‘Such acts never existed in the Naga’s way of life.’ On the other end of the spectrum, religious bodies express extreme consternation to despicable acts of crime in a so-called “Christian state” as Nagaland. Politically, we still cater to the notion of ‘unfettered freedom’ at times of yore, though our existing freedom is ‘bounded’ internally and externally at various levels. Paradoxically, the words ‘barbaric’ and ‘civilised society’ is interchangeably used to denote the confused state of affairs; the other side of extremity. Again, ‘honesty and truth’ are considered inherent characteristics of Naga Society. Every social and religious treatise on the subject would stress prominently on how such virtues are a ‘true identity’ of the people. As a reality check, it is imperative to mention that such ‘virtues’ have long dissipated from our realm. Corruption is all pervasive even as we hang on to a “glorious” past that the “Nagas were, are and will always be honest and truthful.” ‘We're just children of tomorrow, Hangin' on to yesterday’ crooned the Swedish rock band Europe in their 1991 hit, ‘Prisoner in Paradise’. Today, it rings true and loud on every conscientious citizen. We are, but, hapless prisoners of an imagined glorious past and similar realities, à la Prisoners of Paradise. Elisabeth Kübler-Ross, in her famous book, On Death and Dying, opined that human beings undergo five stages of emotions while confronting grief (or any other situation) – Denial, Anger, Bargaining, Depression, Acceptance—the now famous acronym DABDA. Others scholars have extended the model to various situations. Analogously, with the risk of excessive generalisation, in our recourse to ‘preferable reality,’ Naga society has swayed between perpetual denial and anger refusing to accept the present reality. Experts believe that confronting the situation provides guidance to approaching and interacting with problems. It is imperative for our society to‘re-imagine’ a paradigm that incorporates present realities. As long we remain lulled as Prisoners of Paradise in contradiction to present reality, the society will not progress and no course correction will dawn upon us. For any comment, drop a line to moajamir@live.com

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Crime and crime-solving with 'Chinese characteristics'

hina today witnesses many struggles - between tradition and modernity, between industrial development and environmental protection, between socialism "with Chinese characteristics" and full capitalism, but the toughest is between conscience and conformity, or doing what is right and what is ordered. Who better demonstrates this dilemma than a guardian of law and justice - especially when the two don't coincide! A poet by training and inclination, Chen Cao has instead been posted to the police, where he has risen to head Shanghai's Special Cases Bureau. In his eighth outing, the chief inspector, on the cusp of a sigEnigma of China; Author: Qiu Xiaolong; nificant promotion, Publisher: Mullholland Books; Pages: 289; finds himself in one Price: Rs.499 of his most challenging and potentially dangerous cases. Public exposure of the city housing authority chief's corrupt activities has led to his removal and "shuanggui" or a special party-monitored detention but he is soon found hanging in his room. The authorities want it declared a suicide, but both Chen, drawn in as "advisor" and the actual investigator suspect it is murder. But other agencies are carrying on parallel probes and then the police officer on the case is killed in a freak hit-and-run accident. Chen now has to take crucial decisions - does he unthinkingly follow the official line, or rather follow his convictions with the consequent hazards of going against the establishment, which will not balk at any measures to silence dissent and nonconformity. But even without the mystery and the predicament, the book retains relevance with its incisive image of Chinese society in tumultuous transition - and some surprising parallels it has with its large south-western neighbour! A lecture, "one of those controversial yet permissible lectures", which opens this book - and gives it its title - is illuminating. The lecturer goes on list other "many different interpretations and definitions" of China's characteristics, including a Beijing University professor, who tells his students not to come to him "if you don't make four hundred million by the time you're forty", And then: "In a recent drunk driving case, the accused actually shouted at the cops, 'My father is Zhang Gang.' Zhang Gang is a high-ranking Party official, in charge of the local police bureau. Sure enough, the cops were hesitant to arrest him, but a passerby recorded the scene with his cell phone and placed the clip on the Internet..." Sounds familiar too? It is this singular world - of restricted Internet access but "crowd-sourced investigations" by netizens into abuse of power, of "eating girls" in elite restaurants, and more - that is portrayed by Qiu, a poet, literary translator, academician who went to the US in 1988 for research but had to stay on in wake of the crackdown after the Tiananmen Square protests though he frequently visits his homeland. His Chen Cao series are not only intricate whodunnits or engaging police procedurals or a picture of a changing China, and its modern-day faultlines but the very soul of the country as revealed in its social mores and interactions, its cuisine and above all, in its poetry. Savour the journey!

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Economists from rich countries increasingly agree: Sustainable development and reducing inequality matter more than economic growth

rganizers of October’s fifth OECD World Forum on Statistics, Knowledge, and Policy could barely contain their sense of satisfaction when the three-day event opened in Guadalajara, Mexico. Why all the good cheer? Officials at the OECD, the official economic research agency of the developed world, feel they haven’t just been organizing gabfests since the first of these triennial forums in 2004. They believe they’ve been helping change how the world — or at least the global public policy community — thinks about inequality. And that belief, prominent independent observers believe, reflects a healthy dose of reality. “We now have a broad consensus that more equal societies perform better,” as Nobel Prize-winning economist Joseph Stiglitz put it in his World Forum keynote address to the over 1,000 government statisticians, academics, and civil society analysts on hand in Guadalajara. The OECD, Stiglitz observed, deserves much of the credit for this new consensus. The agency’s efforts have helped shift the global analytical mainstream off a mindless fixation on GDP — an economy’s total output of goods and services — and onto the importance of developing a sustainable “prosperity for all.” In the United States today, pundits and politicians still regularly dismiss worries about our contemporary global prosperity for just a few as little more than do-gooder posturing. But at the World Forum in Guadalajara, no one treated inequality as anything less than a dangerous social pathology. “Inequality is becoming unbearable,” former Inter-American Development Bank president Enrique Yglesias pronounced. Our economic chasms have reached “obscene proportions.” Deeply unequal nations like Britain, lamented Catrina Williams of the UK Social Mobility and Child Poverty Commission, stand “on the brink of being permanently divided” as the offspring of the most affluent increasingly occupy most of the key levers of power in everything from the judiciary to the media. One rising Mexican political star at the World Forum, Guadalajara mayor Aristóteles Sandoval, obviously sees outrage over inequality as a winning political strategy. The young and charismatic Sandoval, a possible presidential candidate for Mexico’s ruling PRI party in 2018, spent some of his forum face-time blasting the intense concentration of our global wealth. The world’s 80 richest individuals, Sandoval noted, have as much wealth as humanity’s poorest half. We

have problems “when wealth concentrates in too few hands,” he declared, and the state “must intervene.” OECD officials took the opportunity of the World Forum, the first held in the Americas, to release the latest edition of the How’s Life? series, a four-year-old effort to get the world focusing, as OECD SecretaryGeneral José Angel Gurría puts it, “on people and the quality of their lives, not just whether GDP is going up.” The new How’s Life? rates the 34 OECD nations across 11 “quality of life” and “material conditions” measures that range from environmental quality and work-life balance to housing and income and wealth. The data can make for jaw-dropping reading. One example: Full-time workers in France and Germany average an hour per day more leisure than workers in the United States and Australia. Another: The most affluent 10 percent of the population in Denmark and Finland are taking home about five times the income of poorest 10 percent. In the United States, it’s close to 19 times. In Mexico, it’s 25. Inequalities within nations, the 2015 How’s Life? emphasizes, can rival inequalities between nations. In the UK, for instance, incomes run 50 percent higher in the London area than in Wales. In Mexico, a separate new OECD study released at the Guadalajara World Forum details, the differences can be even starker. Household disposable income in Chiapas only averages one-third the disposable income in Mexico’s capital city region. But powerful stats like these can only take us so far. Stats on their own don’t move national governments. Indeed, stats on their own don’t even automatically move the global organizations that create them, as former UK civil service chief Gus O’Donnell made clear in one particularly dramatic World Forum moment. Researchers at top global economic institutions, O’Donnell noted, have made a convincing case that modern societies need to become more equal, go beyond GDP, and begin paying prime attention to the actual economic, social, and environmental well-being of their people. Yet the global institutions where these researchers labor continue to singlemindedly lecture nations dependent on their support on the inadequacies of their GDPs. These agencies, O’Donnell lashed out, need to focus instead on “what’s wrong with our well-being.” On paper at least, the new “sustainable development goals” adopted at the United Nations ear-

lier this fall should make the “beyond GDP” wisdom of global economic agency researchers much more difficult to ignore. These new “SDGs” even include one goal that explicitly calls on nations to “reduce inequality within and among nations.” “Evidence shows,” this new sustainable development goal points out, that “beyond a certain threshold, inequality harms growth and poverty reduction, the quality of relations in the public and political spheres, and individuals’ sense of fulfillment and self-worth.” The agenda adopted at the UN Sustainable Development summit gives nations 15 years to achieve the new goals and, in the process, “end poverty, protect the planet, and ensure prosperity for all.” But don’t, say critics, hold your breath. The new goals, they charge, “will not deliver the new economy that the world so desperately needs.” What’s the problem? The goals’ creators, writes London School of Economics analyst Jason Hickel, are aiming “to reduce poverty and inequality without touching the wealth and power of the global 1 percent.” The new goals fail to understand that “mass poverty” reflects “extreme wealth accumulation and overconsumption by a few.” In Guadalajara, NGO leaders seemed to see the new UN goals in a more positive light. The goals have emerged from “an intergovernmental negotiation,” as “very much a product of realpolitik,” Claire Melamed of the London-based Overseas Development Institute told me in a World Forum interview. “It’s pretty astonishing,” Melamed added, “that that many governments managed to agree on a free-standing goal on inequality and goals on sustainable production and consumption.” The new UN goals, she summed up, “give advocacy groups another tool in their toolbox.” But this new sustainable development tool, Melamed readily acknowledges, will only make a difference if advocacy groups use it — “in clever and politically smart ways” — to hammer home pressure on their governments and the global agencies that hover over them. If that pressure doesn’t build, then the gap between the egalitarian “beyond GDP” insights of global agency policy analysts and the actual inequalitywidening policy demands on governments from the movers and shakers of global economic institutions will only continue to widen.

Nonviolence, Palestine and the world The rich history and resources of civil T resistance – and its many examples of

he eruption of conflict in Palestine is described by some as "the third intifada", using the term for the prolonged uprisings against Israeli occupation in 1987-93 and 2000-05. Whether that designation proves premature, the rapid increase in violence, especially in Jerusalem, appears to have surprised Benjamin Netanyahu's government. The latter's extraordinary comments about the trigger for the Nazi genocide, made during a visit to Berlin, is an indication of this confusion. From the perspective of that government, and given the far superior resources of and levels of control exercised by the numerous Israeli security-force agencies, the current resistance should simply not be happening. And yet it is. Where are the ingredients of protest in this situation, including the often neglected non-violent kind, and where might such protest lead? For those seeking serious thought and analysis on these questions – including Israelis, Palestinians and others – two timely new books offer greatly valuable insight. One focuses specifically on Palestine, while the other examines the wider issue of non-violent change. The first is written by Andrew Rigby and Marwan Darweish, two academics at Coventry University: Popular Protest in Palestine: the Uncertain Future of Unarmed Resistance (Pluto Press, 2015). More than two decades ago, Rigby wrote a highly perceptive analysis of the first intifada: Living the Intifada (Zed Press, 1991), and this latest meticulous study extends a longlasting engagement. Indeed, the work benefits from the co-authors' years of research as well as excellent contacts in Palestine and Israel. The focus is primarily on the West Bank, with study of numerous lo-

success – offer some hope for progress even in the dire conditions of Palestine Paul rogers

cal movements stretching across the West Bank from north of Jenin to south of Hebron. The numerous examples of non-violent resistance are chronicled, with due attention paid to the great dangers often faced by activists. Darweish and Rigby weave many other elements of recent history into this narrative of enduring resistance. Among them are the varying effects of international support for Palestinian independence. The book was written well before the current upsurge of violent confrontation, but that makes it even more of an asset. For in mapping the pressures placed on so many Palestinian communities under occupation, it clearly explains why some young Palestinians – as in the latest outbreak – are led towards a more violent reaction. This hugely informative work begins with a short but very useful discussion of approaches to non-violent social change. It is admirably hardheaded in relation to the limitations of this approach, yet still sees prospects for success in many environments. This theme is developed by the second, and equally remarkable book: A Guide to Civil Resistance: A Bibliography of

Social and Nonviolent Action (Green Print/Merlin Press, 2015). This is a companion volume to one published in 2013. Both deserve to be on the shelf of – and regularly consulted by! – any student of social change. Volume 1, concentrating primarily on civil resistance against states, was reviewed on openDemocracy nearly two years ago (see "Non-violence, past, present and future", 17 December 2013). Both are written by the same team: April Carter, Michael Randle, and Howard Clark (who died in 2013 and is very much missed). The review summed it up thus: “The book is in appearance a bibliography, though its scale and depth make this description in many ways misleading and even belittling. True, it contains a vast mine of information, sources and references, but in doing so provides a synthesis of experience of (primarily) the post1945 period. The book goes far beyond the focus on western peace movements that students of non-violence might expect; for example, it provides an overview of all the major theories of non-violence that places them in historical perspective. A fifty-page chapter which synthesises the work of

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the most significant writers in the field is an illuminating survey which alone opens up a world otherwise inaccessible to most citizens.” Volume 2 follows a similar pattern: again framed as a bibliography, but in truth providing a window on a whole world of change rooted in nonviolence. This time the emphasis is on more broadly based movements concerned with the environment, social justice, peace and many other processes (see "Chances for Peace, the second decade", 20 December 2012). Once more, the book combines over 800 references with thoughtful essays that connect the various themes, including a particularly valuable section on preparation and training. Both volumes are permeated by a sense of realism. There are assessments of failures as well as the many successes. There is also acknowledgment of the almost impossible pressures that communities may come under, which can tip responses towards a level of violence that those in power may actually welcome. This theme bridges the two works. A Guide to Civil Resistance and Popular Protest in Palestine share an outlook, and reading each in light of the other leaves the reader with some optimism. For if the current situation in Palestine is grim in the extreme, the compendium shows that in a striking range of examples, non-violent social changed has actually worked. Even now, for all that events in Israel and Palestine are often so disheartening, there are people working consistently for non-violent change, drawing on rich historical and practical experience to make it possible. That is a message which enables us to have a wider perspective in difficult times – and perhaps even to retain a measure of hope.

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The Essential Art of Forgiveness in Ministry Without it, leadership becomes tyranny

Daniel Darling

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’ll never forget where I was when I nearly quit the ministry: sitting in my office at church, weeping. My wife was out of town with our children, ministering to a friend whose husband had just died from cancer. It was very early in my first pastorate. Being a senior pastor was new, different, and somewhat frightening. I was experiencing the betrayal of a church leader close to me, someone who had discipled me, mentored me, and ordained me for ministry. What began, I thought, as constructive criticism, soon turned into private and public slander. This new opposition wasn’t the kind of friendly and constructive criticism I’d expected and sought from people I’d grown up idolizing. This wasn’t coaching from older, wiser, pastors. This was jealousy, bullying, and threats. And it was deeply personal. His disapproval of me had not stemmed from integrity issues, doctrinal issues, or even leadership failures. It was simply a difference in ministry model. I chose to pursue a style of leadership that departed, in some ways, from his. Having been his disciple, he had expected me to lead just like him in my own ministry. I remember thinking in this moment, I think I’m going to quit. Maybe I’m not cut out for church leadership. Maybe they are right. I replayed the conversations with this person over and over in my head. You are not cut out for ministry. You are an embarrassment. You will never make it without us. That same day I called up a friend, a respected and experienced pastor. I was trembling when I called him and told him about the situation. I told him I was pretty sure I would leave the ministry. Rich, my friend, responded that day with two statements that changed my life and ministry forever: “Dan, you can’t quit. I won’t let you quit. You are right and they are wrong.” “Dan, you must also forgive them.” The first word was one I wanted and needed to hear. The second … well, I didn’t like hearing about forgiveness so much in this moment. But Rich was right. I had always spoken and preached and taught about forgiveness, but perhaps it was in a sterile, academic way. I really had not had occasion to practice forgiveness. I’m not talking about letting go of petty hurts and insults—the kind of daily rhythm of forgiveness and repentance that oils relationships—I’m speaking of painful and difficult hurts. How do you forgive when you’ve been so deeply wounded? I would learn this in a personal way over the next year as my reputation was maligned and I lost many friends. No longer was forgiveness a ster-

Calling out evil In the story of Joseph—dreamer, slave, brother, wrongly accused, prime minister, son—I discovered a powerful secret about forgiveness and leadership. The story of Joseph’s epic fall and rise had been a staple of my growing up years in church. I knew the contours well and saw in Joseph not only a powerful tale of God’s provision and protection, but a beautiful shadow of Christ. Christ was the better Joseph, wrongly accused, imprisoned, then exonerated by resurrection and exalted in glory. But there is something about the God-given forgiveness displayed by Joseph that I hadn’t seen until my current trial. In those famous words, Joseph says: As for you, you meant evil against me, but God meant it for good, to bring it about that many people should be kept alive, as they are today. (Genesis 50:20 ESV) Two things strike me about Joseph’s passionate words to his brothers. First, Joseph didn’t minimize the hurt against him. He pointed to his brothers and said to them, “you meant evil against me.” We too often skip past this part and get to the good stuff: the forgiveness. Perhaps it’s our desire to see resolution and reconciliation that causes us to minimize real hurts. I think we do this in our own lives as well. As Christians we are so wired for forgiveness that we forget to look at evil—evil done to us—and call it what it is. But to minimize sin—even sin against ourselves—is to hollow out the gospel message that offers forgiveness in the first place. Christ, in his death and resurrection, offers forgiveness for those who repent and believe. It’s free, but it cost Christ his life. The sins we committed against God were heinous violations of his holiness and tragic trespasses against our fellow man. The only way we can begin to offer forgiveness is if we call our hurts what they are: evil. In a way, reading Joseph’s words freed me to move forward. It gave me permission to own what had happened to me. Some slights are mere slights and many insults are petty. But real, honest, genuinely evil things done against us are not things to be dismissed lightly. Forgiveness is not a pass. It’s not a wave of the hand with a shrug, No big deal.

But God meant it for good. The doctrine of God’s sovereignty generates a lot of heat. Theologians have argued about it since the first century. But for me, this was no longer a sterile chapter in a systematic theology textbook. It was life. Joseph’s words are beautiful declaration of the tension between human responsibility for sin and God’s sovereignty. His brother’s intended evil. They worked and schemed against their brother, denying him human dignity, abandoning him for death, and selling him, like property, to the highest bidder. They intended but God superintended. God used human sin to accomplish His purposes in the world. Joseph’s ordeal is a shadow of another, betrayed by his brothers, sold for thirty pieces of silver, wrongly put to death. In Christ, Peter declared on Pentecost, we see the same tension: this Jesus, delivered up according to the definite plan and foreknowledge of God, you crucified and killed by the hands of lawless men. God raised him up, loosing the pangs of death, because it was not possible for him to be held by it. (Acts 2:23-24 ESV) Man schemed, God superintended for good. I can’t fully explain this mystery. But it does cause me to worship and it gives me grounds for repentance. I know that the evil done to me—pedestrian when compared to the evil I’ve committed against God—is not random. It’s not out there somewhere. It’s being used by God for his glory. Sometimes we see, as in the life of Joseph, this being fully worked out. Mostly though, we won’t see the full flower of Christ’s kingdom restoration until He comes back in victory. I’ve seen God use this difficult season to draw me closer to him, to sharpen my leadership, and to allow me to build new friendships with people I’d never know if I wasn’t hurt so deeply.

Forgiveness as vital to leadership Forgiveness is not ancillary to spiritual leadership. It’s vital. A leader’s ability to forgive others directly impacts his ability to lead others. I’m convinced of it, not only from the life of Joseph who became a wise and capable leader in Egypt. I had to forgive those who had hurt me deeply not only for my own personal spiritual growth, but also because I had a congregation of people watching me. How could I preach of the forgiveness Christ offers and yet harbor bitterness in my heart? How could I help my people apply the gospel to their own relational struggles if I ignored what the gospel was telling me? I’ve seen bitterness tear at the heart of a leader and poison his leadership. I’ve seen it up close in ministry and I’ve read about it in countless biographies. Look closely at tyrannical leaders--in ministry, in government, in business, anywhere— and you’ll find a common trait. Somewhere in their past was a deep hurt that wounded them so deeply they couldn’t move on. Bitterness and cynicism became embedded in their psyche, making them insecure and power-hungry. When we can’t or won’t forgive, we communicate something other than the gospel we claim to declare. We say, with our lives, that God is less than all-powerful and that our circumstances are outside of his control. What’s more we offer a limited gospel, one that only heals certain kinds of pain. Ultimately, we lead our people away from the living water their hearts crave. Forgiveness doesn’t always mean reconciliation. It doesn’t always mean every relationship is put back together perfectly. It doesn’t mean we ignore abuses or criminal acts. What it does mean, however, is that God meant it for good we don’t shut off our hearts from the gospel’s healWhat happened to me—this was big deal. It was ing, cleansing flow. It means we trust the evil done evil—not simply by my own flawed accounting—but against us, not to our own limited and faulty venby numerous godly people who knew the situation. geance, but to the powerful justice of God. Owning this helped me to appreciate the next piece Daniel Darling is vice-president of communications for the of Joseph’s forgiveness, the theological truth that Ethics and Religious Liberty Commission. He is the author of several books, including his latest, The Original Jesus formed the ground of my ability to forgive.

2030 Agenda: Development for whom?

Shobha Shukla Citizen News Service

he world is agog with excitement at the recent adoption by the 70th UN General Assembly, of the new framework of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, composed of 17 goals and 169 targets to wipe out poverty, fight inequality and tackle climate change over the next 15 years. UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon, hails these goals as “A blueprint for a better future…. to transform the world. We must leave no-one behind." Justin Kilcullen, co-chair of CSO Partnership for Development Effectiveness (CPDE), and Paul Quintos of IBON International spoke with CNS (Citizen News Service) on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly in New York, on the implications of these goals to the people for whom they are actually meant. “We should rejoice in what we have achieved, but we must not believe that it is going to be easy,” Justin remarked pertaining to the advance of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) compared to its predecessor MDGs. Critics point out that one of the main flaws of the MDGs is the lack of ownership and engagement – something the SDGs have the potential to overcome. During the last 15 years, the world has seen an increasing engagement of citizens, NGOs and government organizations around issues of development. “The challenge now lies in governments fulfilling their commitments to the people,” Justin added. Each of the 17 Global Goals for sustainable development is essentially a human right, says Justin, with the last goal (Goal 17) being the most important, as it is about resources and new partnerships, without which countries will not be able to deliver the other 16 Global Goals. He calls this the contradiction of the summer of 2015. “While the SDGs tell us of 'what the governments have agreed to do for their people', they do not give a sense that 'governments will work with the

people to help them bring the change tious development agenda, which conthese goals envisage'. It is very much sequently justifies greater private sector involvement under the garb of PPP, top-down", warns Justin. Quintos noted. “But by resorting to the private secBINDING TRADE TREATIES tor as being the main driver of develVERSUS NON-BINDING opment, we are making interests of the DEVELOPMENT AGENDA Other members of civil society have private sector primary in terms of what also expressed concerns on how the is likely to be prioritized in this agenSDGs will be implemented. One reason da,” said Quintos. PPP has been prominently featured to worry, according to Paul Quintos of IBON International is the apparent over in various development forums and emphasis on business sector participa- seminars as an innovative means to tion in the 2030 agenda. Like many CSOs, bridge the funding gap in terms of fiQuintos too is cautious, if not skeptical, of nancing national development. Civil the 2030 sustainable development agen- society however fears that PPPs prida that according to him “was launched marily serve business interests over by the UN with much hype and fanfare, public welfare. In most cases of PPPs, with advice from professional corporate governments end up paying more to cover ‘regulatory risk guarantees’ in ormarketing agencies.” “This is ironic, because 15 years der to ensure the profit returns of busiago, when the Millennium Declaration ness concessionaires. “So what we see is a socialization of was unveiled, much the same aspirations, hopes and promises had been risks and further privatization of gains pledged by these same governments or profits. This is the most alarming asin these very halls. And 15 years hence pect to this agenda”, he added. the world faces the same problems, if ROLE OF CIVIL SOCIETY not worse,” he added. As we talk of a new global partnerThe paradox, according to Quintos, ship, Justin Kilcullen wonders about lies in the fact that while governments the role of civil society in it. He agrees seem to commit to ending poverty by that civil society organizations, like 2030 by agreeing on a ‘non-binding’ CPDE, are in a very strong position toglobal agenda, these same govern- day as civil society has been recognized ments are also in the process of negoti- as an independent development actor, ating free trade agreements, which are having a voice in the negotiations. But binding and may potentially reverse there is a question mark over the future any development progress the world of this role because SDGs are purely inhas gained in the last century. Quintos tergovernmental. In the UN, the role of further warns that these FTAs will grant civil society remains consultative with enormous new powers to corporations minimal if totally no actual influence by allowing them to veto laws and na- in policy-making. Other than playing tional regulations in the name of profit a role in implementing projects in secmaking. tors like agriculture, health, and educaPUBLIC PRIVATE tion, what is needed more is to hear the PARTNERSHIPS (PPP) voices of citizens holding governments Quintos is also vocal about gov- to account and challenging them if ernments raising the ambition of the they make mistakes. This is what good Global Goals while at the same time citizenship is about, feels Justin, and avoiding making concrete commit- wonders why governments perceive ments in terms of public financing. active citizens and civil society as a Governments are constructing a nar- threat, instead of as an asset. rative wherein there are not enough He gives the example of his own public resources to fund such an ambi- country, Ireland, where civil society

played a very significant role in its development after it got independence from British rule. “The Catholic Church did a lot for education and healthcare of poor people; other NGOs were involved with homeless people; sports organizations built up the national spirit of the new state; and cultural organizations helped re-establish our Irish identity. All this was done outside the government, with civil society playing a major role in making Ireland a modern and wealthy state”. Paul sees the 2030 agenda as nontransformative, as it does not challenge existing unequal relationships of power and distribution of wealth. So it remains for the civil society to continue engaging with governments and making sure that they are held accountable for the promises that they have made. Most importantly, it is about how we build power from below through people’s collective action, in challenging those who are in power. “People will have to continue to challenge the status quo by resisting and fighting land grabs, mining expansions and plunder, making sure that corporations are held accountable for human rights violations and environmental impacts of their operations, and governments’ complicity to all that. That is where the hope lies,” said Paul. LEAVING NO ONE BEHIND The theme of the post 2015 goals is that ‘No one will be left behind.’ For Justin it is a big challenge to ensure that this becomes a reality. “For me hope is a very strong virtue and with the commitment and the energy of civil society around the world we can make something of these goals. No matter how difficult it may be, I believe in the end it will be right”. According to Paul, people are not just left behind but they are actually pushed back by the current mode of development-- “It is the market and private sector led mode of development that we must leave behind if we want no person on this planet to be destroyed by the current system”.

Raising a New Generation of Entrepreneurs

e Nagas have lost two generations of our educated class (1940 –1990) to government service in Nagaland. Our uneducated parents thought that encouraging their educated children to be employed as government servants would do the later good and serve others well. But if putting as many people as possible to be in government service was good, and if bigger bureaucracy was better, then Nagaland should have already becomethe most progressive State in India. Unfortunately, it hasn’t turned out that way: our over-sized bureaucracy, which has accommodated all our educated people of the last two generations, has done more harm than good to our society as a whole, because it has been draining our economy rather than growing it for most of the last 50 years. What if 50 percent of the old generation educated Nagas didn’t get government jobs in the past? In such a situation, they would be forced to come up with other job alternatives or create employment opportunities for themselves. Since they would have pursued their personal dreams, they would have certainly put in more efforts into own works andbe more competitive with others. Probably, thousands of them would have ventured out and become innovators, entrepreneurs, and business people. As a result, today these people would have been owning thousands of small business firms, running hundreds ofprivate companies, employing lakhs of people, adding revenue to our economy, and inspiring others to tackle seemingly intractable problems. But since their parents have pushed them into the bureaucracy, and our short-sighted politicians have given them job security, they have no compelling reason to work hard or be competitive anymore. Hence, many have become complacent and lethargic at work. Today, we cannot afford to make the same mistake the previous generations made in the past. We must encourage our young people to pursue entrepreneurial activities and private enterprises. We must develop a new generation of entrepreneurial leaders who will have a fundamentally different worldview to lead the Naga people toward a more progressive future. To be more precise, I’m not talking about raising just any kind of entrepreneurs. What I have in mind are entrepreneurial leaders who will not be discouraged by a lack of resources or by a high level of uncertainty. Through an understanding of the contexts in which they live, this sort of entrepreneurs will challenge, change, and create new ways to address any problem (be it social, political, economic, or environmental) in such a way that they create new values for the wider society. There are two approaches to entrepreneurship: prediction logic and creation logic. Like putting together a jigsaw puzzle, prediction logic uses rigorous analysis and reasoning to guide decision-making to solve problems. Through this approach, entrepreneurs assess situations, define problems, determine opportunities, and offer solutions or make decisions that yield intended results. But when the future is highly uncertain and unpredictable, and past information is not predictive of future outcomes, entrepreneurial leaders use creation logic: create something with what they have and shape future opportunities using available means. This is an approach in which teams of individuals bring to the table different inputs (knowledge, resources, actions, and networks) to create something---that is, they take action and create opportunity by engaging in different forms of capital. Of course, prediction logic and creation logic are not mutually exclusive. Rather, to be an effective entrepreneurial leader, one must be skilled in both approaches and be able to flexibly switchback and forth between them. Let me borrow a real example from Heidi Neck to illustrate my point: In 2003 Jim Poss was walking down a Boston street when he noticed a trash vehicle in action. The truck was idling at a pickup point, blocking traffic, smoke pouring out of its exhaust, and litter was still falling on the street. There should be a better way, he thought to himself. In investigating the problem, Poss learned that the Boston City Municipality was considering more fuel-efficient trucks and better collection routes to reduce their overall costs. Poss was not convinced that this was the right approach. Through a lot of interactions with diverse stakeholders, Poss turned the problem upside down. He considered that the right solution was not in developing a more efficient collection process but rather in reducing the need for frequent trash collection. As he considered this solution, he discovered multiple benefits: if trash receptacles held more trash, they would not need to be emptied so often; if trash did not need to be collected so often, collection costs would be reduced; if receptacles did not overflow, there would be less litter on the streets or less pollution to the environment. Since he knew a little about solar technology, Poss started envisioning how a development of a new solar-powered trash receptacle might better manage trash. So, he looked for certain individuals who might be interested in the same thing and, then, assembleda team to work on the project. After experimenting with several options, the team finally developed the solar-powered trash receptacle (the Big Belly), which could hold up to five times more trash than the traditional receptacles. As a result, their innovative venture could dramatically decrease the frequency of trash pickup, reduce fuel use, and cut down trash truck emission by up to 80 percent. Indeed, entrepreneurial leaders operate with a very different mindset because they see problems as opportunities. They will venture out to define the world rather than be defined by it. To achieve this, they must assess, identify, and shape opportunities in a variety of contexts---ranging from the predictable to the unknown. This is the method Poss used when observing a waste disposal problem, pondering new technology-based solutions, reflecting on the possibilities, and creating the Big Belly solution. Or to put it in another way, it was through the use of both prediction and creation logics that Poss was able to turn garbage into an opportunity, thereby creating economic and environmental value. Today, our Naga society needs entrepreneurial leaders who, like Jim Poss and his team members, can turn problems into opportunities. Instead of cynically resigning themselves from societal problems or complaining about the lack of resources, such entrepreneurial leaders willtackle our problems and create opportunities that will have social, environmental, and economic values for all of us.

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Chandy warns Delhi Police, buff returns to Kerala House

thiruvANANthApurAm/New Delhi, OctOber 28 (iANS): Kerala Chief Minister Oommen Chandy on Wednesday threatened Delhi Police with legal action if it did not accept it erred in "raiding" the Kerala House in Delhi, as the popular buff dish made its way back on the menu and was sold out within an hour. Chandy said after a cabinet meeting that his government was waiting for a response from Delhi Police over its Monday "raid" -- to check if beef was served in the Kerala House -- triggered a huge row. "The action by Delhi Police was not acceptable," said Chandy, who has asked Prime Minister Narendra Modi to act against the police force which reports to the central government. "We will wait for some more time. If they do not own up their mistake, we will go ahead with legal steps," he said. And Chandy, a Congress party veteran, thanked his Delhi and West Bengal counterparts, Arvind Kejriwal and Mamata Banerjee, for denouncing the police "raid". On Wednesday, around 100 Keralites gathered at

Hindu Sena chief Vishnu Gupta, who complained of beef, arrested New Delhi, OctOber 28 (pti): Hindu Sena chief Vishnu Gupta was arrested by police this evening on an apprehension of causing a breach of peace and tranquillity, two days after his complaint about beef being served at Kerala House here sparked a row. “Gupta has been arrested under Sections 107/151 CrPC in the evening. He was taken to RML Hospital for a medical examination before his arrest as per protocol,” said DCP (New Delhi) Jatin Narwal. Also today, Delhi top cop BS Bassi said he has submitted a report to the Union Home Ministry regarding the Kerala House incident but reKerala House to condemn the police action that followed a concocted complaint by a fringe rightwing outfit, Hindu Sena, that beef was being served there. It turned out that Kerala House canteen only sold buffalo meat dish, called 'carabeef', not beef. A cornered Delhi Police arrested Hindu Sena chief Vishnu Gupta for filing a false complaint. On Tuesday, Police Commissioner B.S. Bassi had called him a "miscreant". Meanwhile, buffalo meat was the most sought after dish at Kerala House

China for 'friendly consultations' with India over Nepal beijiNg, OctOber 28 (pti): As it signed its first oil trade deal with Nepal ending India's monopoly over fuel supplies, China today expressed readiness for "friendly" talks with India to stabilise the landlocked country, reeling under acute fuel shortage due to a blockade of border points with India. "Both India and Nepal are friendly neighbours to China," China's foreign ministry spokesman Lu Kang told a media briefing when asked about reports of backchannel talks between New Delhi and Beijing over resolving the constitutional crisis in Nepal. "We hope that in maintaining regional stability and state-to-state friendship, all relevant countries can sit together and have friendly consultations so that consensus can be reached," he said. About Beijing stepping up fuel and food supplies through its recently reopened border in Tibet, Lu said "as a friend and neighbour of Nepal, China hopes that Nepal can have stable domestic situation after the passage of the new constitution". Asked whether China has commenced supplies to Nepal, currently hit by the Indian-origin Madhesis' protests over the new constitution, Lu said "in view of their (Nepal's) request, we will do our best to provide assistance and both sides are in communication". A visiting Nepali delegation led by Nepali Ambassador to China Mahesh Maskey today signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Chinese government to import fuel from China, ending a four-decade supply monopoly of the Indian Oil Corporation. Foreign Ministry's spokesperson Dipak Adhikary confirmed that Nepal inked an agreement with China to import fuel to address the severe crisis in the country due to the blockade in the southern border with India.

on Wednesday when it returned to the canteen after being taken off the menu on Monday. Kerala House officials said 'carabeef' dishes were sold within an hour. "Beef curry and beef fry usually get sold out by 2 p.m. But today they were sold out within an hour after lunch began to be served at 12.30," A.J. Santhosh, a member of the staff canteen managing committee, told IANS. "As much as 15 kg of 'carabeef' is served twice a day in the canteen. There was heavy demand as both regular visitors and new

frained from disclosing the details. Police had detained Gupta around 11 AM today and subjected him to intensive questioning in connection with his alleged false complaint that beef was being served at the Kerala House canteen. After arrest, Gupta was produced before a court, said a senior official. The development comes two days after Delhi Police entered the Kerala House acting on the complaint in an episode which triggered a major row and saw a miffed Kerala Chief Minister Oommen Chandy writing to the prime minister seeking action against those responsible.

visitors came to the canteen," he said. Joint Commissioner of Police M.K. Meena told IANS that Gupta had been arrested on charges of, among others, joining an assembly of five or more people after being told to disperse. Another police officer said Gupta was on police radar over several cases, and was accused of attacking former AAP leader Prashant Bhushan. The police submitted a detailed report to the home ministry over the widely denounced Monday incident. But Commissioner

Bassi declined to share its contents with the media. There was, however, little relief for Delhi Police as Delhi's ruling Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) called for Bassi's resignation. "The raid by Delhi Police was completely illegal. Bassi has become a leader of the BJP (Bharatiya Janata Party). He should resign or he should be sacked," AAP leader Ashutosh said. Chief Minister Kejriwal also said that Delhi's Divisional Commissioner was probing the incident and that the Delhi government would take strict action based on his report.

Supreme Court refuses firecracker ban, frowns on Centre's inaction New Delhi, OctO ber 28 (iANS): Refusing to order a blanket ban on firecrackers on Diwali, the Supreme Court on Wednesday expressed displeasure over the Centre's failure to carry out its ear lier directive to give wide publicity to the ill effects of bursting of crackers, including sound and air pollution. The union government has not complied with the October 16 order, the apex court said, taking a dim view of the Centre's inaction on the issue so far. An apex court bench of Chief Justice H.L. Dattu and Justice Arun Mishra asked the Centre and other authorities to launch a publicity campaign both in print and electronic media on the harmful effects of firecrackers during the festival season from October 31 to November 12. The court reiterated its earlier order of 2005, prohibiting bursting of firecrackers during night hours from 10.00 p.m. to 6 a.m. "When we passed our October 16 order, we intended it to be carried out and advertisements published continuously," the court observed as Solicitor General Ranjit Kumar told the bench that advertisements were ready and

tioner, urged the court to direct that people should burst firecrackers at a common ground, Chief Justice Dattu said, "We can't say that all those who want to burst firecrackers should go to Nehru Ground." "We can't regulate the bursting of firecrackers," Chief Justice Dattu observed. "You are asking for an order which can't be enforced," Justice Mishra said as Singhvi wanted the apex court to fix some "reasonable time limit" for bursting of firecrackers. Three toddlers - sixmonth-olds Arjun Gopal and Aarav Bhandari and 14-month-old Zoya Rao Bhasin - moved the apex court to seek a ban on the sale and bursting of firecrackers during Dussehra and Diwali celebrations as it aggravated the already dangerous air pollution level and harmed them. Counsel told the court that lungs of the toddlers were not yet fully developed and large-scale bursting of firecrackers during Dussehra and Diwali would further aggravate the already polluted air, and would be seriously detrimental to their health. The three toddlers moved the apex court through their lawyer fathers.

'We can't regulate the bursting of firecrackers, you are asking for an order which can't be enforced' ments. "You publish (the advertisements) one fine morning. When we passed that order, we intended it to be published continuously." The court said the advertisement campaign would now begin from October 31. The apex court by its October 16 order directed the central and state governments to give wide publicity, both in print and electronic media, to the ill effects of fireworks and advise the people accordingly. That order also directed "teachers/lecturers/assistant professors/professors of schools and colleges to educate students about the ill effects of the fireworks". As senior counsel Abhishek Manu Singhvi, appearing for a toddler-peti-

Bihar's third phase ends, 53 per cent voters turn out pAtNA, OctOber 28 (iANS): The third phase of Bihar's staggered assembly polls ended on Wednesday evening, with 53.20 percent of the 14.5 million electorate voting in 50 constituencies across six districts. Additional Chief Electoral Officer R. Lakshmanan said the exercise passed off peacefully, including in areas where Maoists are active. There were only minor clashes between rival political activists. According to officials, more than 7.5 million people voted during the day in a battle that has pitted the BJP led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi against the Grand Alliance of Chief Minister

Nitish Kumar. The voters on Wednesday included Nitish Kumar, his ally and RJD leader Lalu Prasad, BJP leader and former deputy chief minister Sushil Modi and BJP's dissident MP Shatrughan Sinha. After voting in Patna with his family, Lalu Prasad, a former chief minister, hit out at Modi. "Modi is playing the communal card on reservation. People in the country never expected such words from the prime minister," he said. He was referring to Modi's statement that the Grand Alliance was trying to put in quotas in jobs and educational institutions for Muslims.

Sushil Modi also voted in Patna. And so did Nitish Kumar and Shatrughan Sinha, a Bollywood veteran who has embarrassed the Bharatiya Janata Party by publicly praising Nitish Kumar. When journalists asked him who he thought will win the Bihar battle, Sinha retorted: "Khamosh" (silence). The MP has been sidelined by the BJP in the election campaign. Polling began at 7 a.m. in the districts of Patna, Saran, Vaishali, Nalanda, Bhojpur and Buxar. It got over at 4 p.m. in 10 constituencies located in Maoist strongholds. Elsewhere it ended at 5 p.m. Nalanda is Nitish Kumar's home turf, and is widely known

as 'Kurmistan' due to the dominance of his Kurmi caste. As in the first and second rounds of polling on October 12 and 16, serpentine queues formed at polling stations since early in the morning. Officials said voters in over a dozen villages boycotted the polls to protest what they said was lack of development in their areas. Lalu Prasad's prestige was at stake on Wednesday as his sons Tej Pratap Yadav and Tejaswi Yadav were in the fray. They contested from Mahua and Raghopur respectively in Vaishali district. The BJP is banking heavily on Dalits and other backward castes,

including Yadav voters, besides most upper castes to get the winning votes. Its allies include the Lok Janshakti Party, Hindustani Awam Morcha and Rashtriya Lok Samata Party. The JD-U has tied up with the RJD and Congress. According to the Association for Democratic Reforms and the National Election Watch, 215 of the candidates in the third round faced serious criminal charges, including those of murder. The staggered elections to pick a 243-member Bihar assembly will end on November 5. The results will be known on November 8. The fourth round of polling will take place on November 1.

Centre backs publishing CMs’ photos in govt. advertisements

No support for commercial surrogacy, Centre tells SC New Delhi, OctOber 28 (iANS): The Centre on Wednesday informed the Supreme Court that it was opposed to "commercial surrogacy" and was in the process of enacting a law to make it a punishable offence. "The government does not support the commercial surrogacy and it would be limited to Indian married infertile couples only and not to foreigners," the union government said in an affidavit. The Centre told the court that only altruistic surrogacy to the needy infertile married Indian couple would be provided after their needs were assessed and found to be genuine. The affidavit was filed after an apex court bench of Justice Ranjan Gogoi and Justice N.V. Ramana earlier in the morning adjourned the hearing after taking exception to the government position being reported by the media even before the court heard of it. The court directed the matter to be listed on November 24. The court was also told that the government was in the process of bringing a comprehensive legal framework for not only protecting the rights of the surrogate mother but also for prohibiting and penalising commercial surrogacy. The Centre said an appropriate state authority would be set up under the proposed Assisted Reproductive Techniques (Regulation) Bill, 2014, to ascertain the genuineness of the need of infertile married Indian couples to have children. This was stated by Dr Soumya Swaminathan, secretary, department of health research, ministry of health and family welfare, in response to a number of questions raised by the court in its October 14 order. The questions pertained to the government stand on commercial surrogacy, status of the surrogate mother, pain and sufferings of the surrogate mother for nine months, risk and psychological and emotional problems, and the mother of the surrogate child. Responding to a question posed by the apex court, the central government said the "import of the human embryo is prohibited except for research purposes based on the guidelines of the department of health research". The Centre's affidavit also said that provision would be incorporated in law to penalise the commissioning couples who failed to take the custody of a child with disabilities born from a surrogate mother.

would be published before Diwali. Apparently unimpressed by the submission, the bench questioned the efficacy of such advertise-

Stranded vehicles after Poonch received heavy snowfall from Mughal Road in Poonch district of Jammu and Kashmir. (PTI Photo)

New Delhi, OctOber 28 (AgeNcieS): Noting that people have the right to know about government welfare work in a participative democracy, the Centre on Tuesday sought a review of the Supreme Court judgment banning the publication of photographs of political leaders and Chief Ministers in government-issued advertisements. Attorney-General Mukul Rohatgi submitted before a Bench led by Justice Ranjan Gogoi that it was contrary to the federal structure of governance envisioned in the Constitution to prohibit the publication of the pictures of Chief Ministers and Governors. Advocate Prashant Bhushan, appearing for NGO CPIL, urged the Supreme Court to review its May 13, 2015 verdict allowing the Prime Minister to have his photograph published in government advertisements. Political mileage: This gives him [PM] and the political party he belongs to, mileage over the political opponents. Recent advertisements would show that such advertisements have the potential to create partisan politics, favouring party in power and putting Opposition in bad light,” the petition, represented by Bhushan, stated. Guidelines: In a May 13, 2015 judgment, the Supreme Court issued guidelines for the publication of government advertisements and held that publication of photographs of politicians and government functionaries, including Chief Ministers, defeated the public interest behind advertising welfare schemes and encouraged “personality cults.”

Scrap quota in higher education institutions: SC Emphasising what the apex court held 27 years ago, the bench said it is now “inclined” to convey the same message to the central and state governments over reservation in institutions of higher education

New Delhi, OctOber 28 (ie): Regretting that some “privilege remains unchanged” even after 68 years of independence, the Supreme Court held Tuesday that national interest requires doing away with all forms of reservation in institutions of higher education, and urged the Centre to take effective steps “objectively”. A bench of Justices Dipak Misra and P C Pant noted that despite several reminders to the central and state governments to make merit the primary criteria for admissions into super-specialty courses,

the ground reality remains that reservation often holds sway over merit. “The fond hope has remained in the sphere of hope… The said privilege remains unchanged, as if (it is) to compete with eternity,” the bench remarked, adding that it concurs completely with what the Supreme Court had ruled in 1988 in two judgments. In these two cases, while dealing with the issue of reservation in super-specialty courses in medical institutions, the top court had said “there should really be no reservation” since it is in the general interest

of the country for improving the standard of higher education, and thereby improving the quality of available medical services to the people of India. “We hope and trust that the Government of India and the state governments shall seriously consider this aspect of the matter without delay and appropriate guidelines shall be evolved…” these judgments stated. Emphasising what the apex court held 27 years ago, the bench said it is now “inclined” to convey the same message to the central and state governments

over reservation in institutions of higher education. “Therefore, we echo the same feeling and reiterate the aspirations of others so that authorities can objectively assess and approach the situation so that the national interest can become paramount,” the court said. It also referred to a body of judgments, asking government authorities to abstain from relaxing the eligibility criteria basing it on various kinds of reservation since it would defeat the very object of imparting the best possible training to selected meritorious candidates.

The bench made these observations as it delivered its judgment on a batch of petitions, which had challenged an eligibility criteria for admissions into certain super-specialty medical courses in Andhra Pradesh, Telangana and Tamil Nadu. They allowed only those having domicile in the three states to appear for the examination, thereby making the seats reserved only for such candidates, based on residence. The bench said it cannot interfere with the admission process in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana since a Presidential Order

has created an exception and the constitutionality of this Order had not been challenged. But it agreed to examine on November 4 whether Tamil Nadu could do the same and allow this form of reservation in a post-graduate programme. Even as it expressed its inability to adjudicate the constitutionality of the special privilege granted to Andhra Pradesh and Telangana under Article 371-D of the Constitution and the Presidential Order, the bench observed that such privileges ought to be reconsidered by the governments and steps be taken.

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Hamas looks to leverage wave of anti-Israel violence GAZA, OctOber 28 (reuters): The studio of Hamas-run Al-Aqsa TV is decorated with slogans praising the “knife intifada” against Israel. Video clips and rousing songs glorify the daily attacks, while the presenters all wear black-and-white Keffiyeh scarves. If this message wasn’t clear enough, Ismail Haniyeh, the Hamas leader in Gaza, visited the studio recently and added his own slogan to the wall, scrawling “The Al-Quds Intifada” - the Jerusalem Uprising - in spray paint. For Hamas, the Islamist group that has controlled Gaza since 2007, this month’s surge in violence across Israel, Jerusalem and the West Bank is an opportunity not to be missed. While most of the stabbings and other attacks that have killed 11 Israelis were carried out by Palestinians acting on their own accord, rather than with political backing, Hamas wants to tap into the popular anger to bolster its cause. Its rival political movement, Fatah, based in the West Bank and headed by Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas, has quietly accepted the violence and used traditional language to praise the 55 Palestinians killed by Israeli forces as “martyrs”. But Hamas has been far more explicit in its call for a new intifada like those of the past. Its aim, analysts say, is a mass uprising across the West Bank that strengthens its foothold there and leaves it

3 Palestinians shot dead after knife attacks

Palestinians run away from Israeli troops during clashes following a protest demanding Israel to return the dead bodies of Palestinians who allegedly stabbed Israelis, in the West Bank city of Hebron on October 27. (REUTERS Photo)

as the dominant Palestinian political force. That, they say, in turn might force the collapse of the Palestinian Authority, the quasi-governmental body headed by Abbas, and put an end to the 1990s interim peace accords, which have not led to a negotiated accord on Palestinian statehood in Israeli-occupied territory as once envisaged. “Hamas’s strategy is to spark an intifada in the West Bank and it has sought to do so by every possible means,” said Hamza Abu Shanab, an expert on the group. “It has pumped money in and restructured its ranks there

Nepal gets first woman president KAtHMAndu, OctOber 28 (IAns): Bidhya Devi Bhandari, vice chairman of the ruling CPNUML, was on Wednesday elected president of Nepal, making her the first woman to occupy the vaunted post. Bhandari defeated Nepali Congress nominee Kul Bahadur Gurung in the presidential poll to elect the second president of the Himalayan nation, The election result was announced in parliament by Speaker Onsari Gharti Magar. A former defence minister, Bhandari is a cancer survivor and widow of late communist leader Madan Bhandari, who died in 1991 in a yet unexplained road accident. The incumbent, Ram Baran Yadav, who belonged to Nepali Congress, was elected president in 2008 after the first elections to the Constituent Assembly. Under the country’s new republican federal Constitution, promulgated on September 20, it was mandatory to elect new president and vice-president, prime minister, and parliament speaker and deputy speaker.

Singing keeps infants calm longer than baby-talking tOrOntO, OctOber 28 (IAns): For ages lullabies have been known to keep infants quiet and lull them into nodding off. Now research has backed up tradition by finding out that playing a song or singing nursery rhymes can keep babies composed for longer than talking to them. The infants in the study remained calm twice as long when listening to a song, which they did not even know, as they did when listening to speech. “Our findings leave little doubt about the efficacy of singing nursery rhymes for maintaining infants’ composure for extended periods,” said one of the researchers Isabelle Peretz, professor at University of Montreal in Canada. The study involved thirty healthy infants aged between six and nine months. They compared the effects of singing, baby talk and adult-directed speech on the composure of the infants. The researchers took a variety of measures to ensure the children’s reaction to the music was not influenced by other factors, such as sensitivity to their mother’s voice. Both the speech (“baby talk” and adult-directed) and the music presented to infants were produced in Turkish, so that the song and language were unfamiliar. The researchers played the recordings until the infants displayed the “cry face” - lowered brows, lip corners pulled to the side, mouth opening and raised cheeks. This is infants’ most common facial expression of distress. “When listening to the Turkish song, babies remained calm for an average duration of approximately nine minutes. For speech, it was roughly only half as long, regardless of whether it was baby-talk or not,” study first author Marieve Corbeil, also of the University of Montreal, pointed out. “These findings speak to the intrinsic importance of music, and of nursery rhymes in particular, which appeal to our desire for simplicity, and repetition,” Corbeil explained. The study was published in the journal Infancy.

to prepare for an uprising.” HAMAS GAINS? A survey last month showed nearly two-thirds of Palestinians want Abbas, who has been in power for 10 years, to resign. It also pointed to rising support for armed resistance to Israeli occupation over negotiations, and that Hamas was gaining on Fatah, with voters evenly split over who to back. After a month of violence, and few signs of it dying down, Hamas is hoping to tip the balance decisively in its favour. Hani Habib, a writer and analyst in Gaza, sees Hamas trying to use the

violence to undermine the Palestinian Authority and end the internal division that began in 2007 by “spreading their control all over the West Bank and Gaza”. For Abbas and Fatah, the challenge is to show solidarity with youth spontaneously spearheading the violence while not letting it spill over into something they cannot control or that prompts Israel to further tighten its grip on the West Bank. “We want an objective popular resistance that is connected to political goals,” said Fatah spokesman Osama al-Qawasme. The aim, he said,

was to end Israel’s 48-year occupation of the West Bank and East Jerusalem, which Palestinians seek for an independent state together with Gaza, from where Israel withdrew settlers and soldiers in 2005. If the violence worsens, said Hani al-Masri, a political analyst based in the West Bank city of Ramallah, “Hamas will be the biggest beneficiary”. For Abbas, the hope is that international engagement will bolster his standing and show Palestinians he can deliver some measure of progress, even more than 18 months after the last talks on Palestinian statehood collapsed.

JerusALeM, OctOber 28 (reuters): Three Palestinians were shot dead after attacking Israeli soldiers with knives in the occupied West Bank on Tuesday, the military said, and an American-Israeli wounded in an attack two weeks ago died of his injuries, an Israeli hospital said. Religious and political tensions over a Jerusalem site sacred to both Muslims and Jews have fuelled the worst wave of Israeli-Palestinian violence since the 2014 Gaza war. The Israeli military said that soldiers had approached two Palestinians they found acting suspiciously at a junction near a Jewish settlement. When the suspects stabbed and wounded one of the soldiers, they were shot, the army said in a statement. A military spokesman said they had been killed. Their families said they were 17 and 22 years old. Hours later, the army said it had shot dead another Palestinian who tried to stab a soldier in the Palestinian city of Hebron. Since Oct. 1, at least 59 Palestinians, 32 of whom Israel has said were armed assailants, have been shot dead by Israelis at the scene of attacks or during protests in the West Bank and in Gaza. Many of the attackers have been teenagers. Many Palestinians say Israeli police and soldiers are using excessive force, while Israel says lethal force is justified against deadly threats. Amnesty International said on Tuesday that it had found some of the killings of Palestinians had been unjustified, and that Israeli forces were using “extreme and unlawful measures”. In a statement, the rights group said it had documented at least four cases in which Palestinians had been deliberately shot dead without posing an imminent threat, “in what appear to have been extrajudicial executions”. The number of Israelis killed in Palestinian attacks rose to 11 after the death of

American-Israeli Richard Lakin, 76, who had been wounded on Oct. 13 when two Palestinians staged a stabbing and shooting attack on a Jerusalem bus, killing two other passengers. Israeli security forces shot dead one of the assailants and captured the other, police said. CAMERAS Lakin, a former school principal in Glastonbury, Connecticut, moved to Israel in the early 1980s. A Facebook page that appeared to have been set up by his family said he had taught at an Arab-Jewish school that is a rare example of co-existence in Jerusalem. Lakin’s death was announced by Jerusalem’s Hadassah hospital. The U.S. ambassador called it “devastating news”. The focus of the Palestinian attacks appears to have shifted over the past few days from Jerusalem and cities across Israel to the Israeli-occupied West Bank, and their frequency has also declined. But there has been no apparent action toward implementing a Jordanian proposal, promoted by U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry, to try to stem the bloodshed by installing cameras to monitor Jerusalem’s flashpoint al-Aqsa mosque compound. Increasing numbers of religious Jews visiting the compound, which is Islam’s holiest site outside Saudi Arabia and revered in Judaism as the location of two destroyed biblical temples, have led to Palestinian allegations that Israel is violating a “status quo” under which Jewish prayer there is banned. Israel has pledged to abide by the longstanding arrangement. In a statement on Tuesday, the Palestinian Authority complained of “continued assaults on sacred sites” and said Palestinians would press on with what it termed a “peaceful uprising” until Israel’s occupation of land captured in a 1967 war ended.

Obama, Xi to attend Paris climate summit Global warming to increase heat, PArIs, OctOber 28 (AFP): At least 80 world leaders, including Barack Obama, Xi Jinping and Narendra Modi, will attend a summit tasked with inking a global climate pact in Paris in December, France said on Tuesday. Diplomats endorsed the outlines of the proposed deal in Bonn on Friday after five days of fraught negotiation that highlighted just how much work remains to be done in Paris. The aim is to unite all the world’s nations in a single agreement on tackling climate change, with the goal of capping warming at two degrees Celsius (3.6 degrees Fahrenheit) over pre-Industrial Revolution levels. For the opening day on November 30, “we have already received 80 confirmations, including from the presidents of the United States and China, and the Indian prime minister,” French Foreign Minister Laurent Fabius told journalists in Paris. The leaders of Britain, Germany, South Africa, Brazil and Canada have also accepted, he said. The last attempt at sealing a global climate pact, in 2009, saw about 110 world leaders descend on a UN summit in Copenhagen for the two final days, only to leave frustrated when the negotiations collapsed. “Togeth-

er with President Francois Hollande, we decided to invite heads of state to attend the first day and not the end as in Copenhagen,” said Fabius. This had been partly to blame for the failure, he said, “as the negotiators were waiting for heads of state to negotiate, and the heads of state failed to resolve anything.” This time round, “the idea is to provide a political impetus at the beginning” of the conference -- which will see the leaders take turn to make statements. The Bonn round of talks last week signed off on a much-expanded, 55-page draft for the deal. While negotiators were satisfied it reflected everyone’s views, they admitted it was unwieldy. WE hAvE A BASE The document will be given to ministers and heads of state for the difficult political compromises needed to unlock an ambitious, universal climate agreement. “In Bonn there were detailed discussions, and we now have a base of negotiations for Paris,” said Fabius. The next step is a meeting of ministers from some 100 nations in Paris from November 8-10. “It will be an important occasion,” said Fabius, to “advance along the road to

compromise.” The right to alter text is reserved for bureaucrats at official negotiating sessions, which this will not be, but it is hoped the ministers will be able to start bartering on the key sticking points -- and divisions run deep. Developing countries insist rich nations should lead the way in slashing climate-altering greenhouse gas emissions, arguing they started polluting earlier, and should bear a heavier duty for fixing the problem. They also want assurances of financing to help decarbonise their economies and shore up defences against climate-induced impacts -superstorms, drought, flood and sealevel rise. But industrialised nations balk at being saddled with a higher burden of responsibility. They point the finger at emerging giants such as China and India spewing carbon dioxide as they burn coal to power expanding populations and economies. The much-anticipated final deal would be the first to include all the world’s nations into a single arena for climate action. The pact will be supported by a roster of national pledges for curbing greenhouse gases, but over 150 commitments submitted to date still put Earth on track for warming of 3 C, scientists say.

decrease productivity in SE Asia

bAnGKOK, OctOber 28 (tHOMsOn reuters FOundAtIOn): Rising temperatures and humidity due to climate change are likely to increase the number of days with unsafe “heat stress,” putting Southeast Asia at great risk of significant drops in productivity, a research firm said on Wednesday. Southeast Asia over the next three decades could lose 16 percent of its labour capacity due to rising heat stress, which could cause absenteeism due to dizziness, fatigue, nausea and even death in extreme cases, the British firm Verisk Maplecroft said. The company predicted the biggest losses in productivity in Singapore and Malaysia, with 25 percent and 24 percent decreases from current levels. Indonesia could see a 21 percent drop, Cambodia and the Philippines 16 percent and Thailand and Vietnam 12 percent. “Climate change will push heat stress impacts to boiling point with significant implications for both national economies and the health of vulnerable workers,” said James Allan, head of environment at Verisk Maplecroft, in a statement. The company used climate projections to calculate the drop in labour capacity, based on the occurrence of conditions that prompt heat stress and leave workers unable to perform physical activity. It said by 2045 the number of heat stress days in Singapore and Malaysia will rise to 364 (from 335 and 338 respectively); to 355 from 303 in Indonesia; and to 337 from 276 in the Philippines. Calculating potential lost productivity for 1,300 cities, the company found 45 of the 50 highest risk cities were in Southeast Asia, including Kuala Lumpur, Singapore and Jakarta. Twenty of the 50 highest risk cities are in Malaysia, 13 in Indonesia, four in the Philippines and three are in Thailand.

Myanmar Elections: Shwe Mann mounts campaign trail comeback

Shwe Mann (C), speaker of lower house of parliament receives flowers from a supporter before he gives a speech inside a monastery compound in his constituency in Phyu, October 17, 2015.

PHYu, OctOber 28 (reuters): Ousted Myanmar ruling party chief Shwe Mann is mounting a comeback ahead of a historic election next month, setting the stage for a likely presidential bid that will add to the unpredictability of the country’s transition to democracy. Hundreds of campaign workers are blitzing Shwe Mann’s home district in an attempt to

the one the people should choose for democratisation.” The campaign is underpinned by nearly $2 million spent on local development projects by businessmen linked to the country’s old junta, according to interviews and a document obtained by Reuters. Just two months ago, Shwe Mann - once a presidential favourite - looked set for political oblivion. In scenes reminiscent of Myanmar’s half-century of military rule, armed police had stormed the headquarters of the ruling Union Solidarity and Development Party (USDP), removing him as its leader in a purge orchestrated by President Thein Sein. Now, two senior Shwe Mann allies say if he wins in Phyu, his next step will be a tilt at the presidency, which is set to be chosen by the newly elected members of parliament next year. “We hope our party members and the other parties will join and nominate him as the presidential candidate,” Win Oo, a pro-Shwe Mann USDP lawmaker, told Reuters.

maintain the taciturn ex-general’s foothold in parliament. If he succeeds, some analysts predict a split that could help opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi’s National League for Democracy (NLD). “There’s nobody like him,” A SPLIT PARTY croons a male vocalist as campaign Shwe Mann’s supporters tout trucks in the tumbledown town of him as the ideal consensus canPhyu blare a rock ballad lauding didate for a fragile country. the area’s most famous son. “He’s An ex-soldier awarded the

honorary title “Thura” for his battlefield exploits, he was widely considered the military regime’s number three prior to the advent of semi-civilian rule in 2011. But as lower house speaker, Shwe Mann cultivated ties with Suu Kyi, whose party is expected to win most seats in the Nov. 8 election. It was this that led to his ouster. Independent political analyst Sithu Aung Myint said if Shwe Mann returns to parliament he will almost certainly end up leading a renegade faction within the USDP, creating a split that in turn could help an NLD candidate win the presidency. Suu Kyi herself is barred from the job by the country’s militarydrafted constitution. At a recent news conference, Shwe Mann responded obliquely when asked if he aspired to the presidency. “Time will tell,” he said. “For the benefit of the nation, I will negotiate or cooperate with any person or party.” “PAY BACK OUR GRATITUDE” In Phyu, a recent Shwe Mann campaign meeting was held in a gleaming assembly hall that opened in June and bears a plaque with his name. The structure cost about $420,000, raised

mostly from more than half a dozen businessmen who prospered under military rule, according to a list of donors seen by Reuters. A hospital was built with roughly $1.3 million secured by Shwe Mann from the Max Myanmar Group of U.S.-sanctioned businessman Zaw Zaw, said Tun Aung, a member of the hospital’s board. Max Myanmar did not respond to a request for comment. “We owe thanks to him,” Tun Aung said. “Now it’s time to pay back our gratitude.” Suu Kyi has not visited Phyu, despite travelling around much of the country to rapturous receptions, leading several NLD supporters interviewed by Reuters to grumble that she appeared to be letting Shwe Mann win. Local NLD candidate Than Nyunt, however, said the party was aiming for victory. “If we’re contesting, we have to win. This is politics,” he said. At an NLD campaign stop in one hamlet, farmer Tun Myint, 48, said he wanted Suu Kyi for president. “But if it’s not going to be her, Shwe Mann is the most suitable guy to change the country,” he said. “It’s time to prioritise what can be, rather than what we want.”

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What lies ahead for Korea's forgotten athletes?

SEOUL, OCTOBER 28 (REUTERS): Weightlifting champion Kim Byeongchan died alone, paralysed and penniless after a motorcycle accident cut short his career, and for some former athletes his demise is a consequence of South Korea's ruthless pursuit of sporting excellence. The limited social safety net for athletes who get seriously injured, or who fail to make the grade, is a concern for many sportsmen and women in South Korea, a country which arrived on the global stage with the hosting of the 1988 Seoul Olympics. Park Chung-hee's regime of the 1960s saw sport as an avenue to raise Korea's global profile and gain legitimacy at home, and poured huge amounts of money into creating an elite athlete programme as well as bidding to host international competitions. While the programme boosted Korea as a sporting power and produced world-class athletes, it also has a darker side. Athletes at schools and universities rarely excel academically and are encouraged to focus all their efforts on joining the sporting elite. Those who fail to win international titles or make national teams have little to fall back on when their sporting careers end, and they can expect little help from the

government, according to support groups. South Korean lawmaker Elisa Lee recognised the need to provide better support for athletes and introduced a bill that would provide pensions to national team members who sustain serious injuries, designating them 'people of national merit'. The proposal was passed into law in January 2014 but has taken almost two years to finalise guidelines and standards. The Sports Ministry only began accepting applications on Oct. 1. A ministry official said it expected four applications this month."This law is symbolic in that it shows the country is protecting its national team athletes," Lee told Reuters. "But if the country really wants to help its sports people, it needs to reform the sports welfare system, this is the bottom line.” Lee, a former table tennis world champion, said it was unlikely the law would be extended to include non-national team members. "I wish the country would come up with ways to help sports people when they retire as well as athletes who have lost their way in life," she said. "It's not a great amount of money we're asking for."

leyball player Chang Yoonchang said athletes have a hard time getting jobs and adjusting to society when their careers end because they are "made into machines" through years of training and competition. Chang, president of the Korean Association of National Team Members, which aims to protect the rights of the local sports community, said very few athletes reach the pinnacle of their sport and most are unprepared for what comes next. "Ninety-nine percent of athletes disappear before they bloom," Chang told Reuters. "Only one Kim Yu-na comes out of 1,000 figure skaters. Same with soccer, one Park Ji-sung out of thousands of soccer players. “It takes a tremendous amount of hard work to win a medal, but the government has a tendency to look down on these elite sports people. The treatment athletes receive after their retirement is unbelievably bad." Kim Yang-rea, who led research into the status of 3,000 retired athletes for the Korea Institute of Sport Science, said close to a third end up unemployed. The sports industry is too small to employ all of Korea's former athletes, MADE INTO MACHINES Kim said, and they often Former national vol- struggle to adapt to normal

Paes-Kubot enter Valencia Open quarters

VaLENCIa, OCTOBER 28 (IaNS): Indian tennis great Leander Paes, partnering Polish Lukasz Kubot, entered the men's doubles quarter-finals of the Valencia Open with a straight sets win on the indoor hard courts of the Ciutat de les Arts i les Ciències here on Wednesday. The second seeded pair took just an hour and 11 minutes to beat Spaniard-Argentine wildcard pair of Pablo Carreno and Busta Federico Delbonis 6-3, 7-5 in the first round of the 537,050euro tournament. Paes and Kubot will next take on Australian-Brazilian combine of Chris Guccione and Andre Sa for a place in the semi-finals. The first set was an easy one for the winners, who broke their opponents only once -- enough to pocket the set and take advantage in the match. Carreno and Delbonis came back stronger in the second set to break the second seeds once. But Paes and Kubot broke their wildcard opponents once more to seal the set and the match. Though Paes and Kubot double faulted twice in the match to none of their opponents, they earned nine breakpoint chances to that of four the Spaniard-Argentine pair earned.

life not governed by training and competition. Serious injuries further limit their opportunities. “There needs to be a system that can support athletes by managing their careers and improving their general job skills," Kim said. "Since they are not capable of working right after retirement, (the government) should give them money or at least help them attain the skills needed for other careers.” 'IT COULD HAVE BEEN ME' Kim the weightlifter was one of those athletes who poured his heart and soul into sport. He won a gold medal at the 1990 Asian Games, as well as silver and bronze medals at the World Championships a year later, and was viewed as a potential Olympian until a motorcycle accident in 1996 left him paralysed from the waist down. Unable to find a job and struggling to survive on a pension of some $500 a month awarded to medallists from international competitions, Kim's body was discovered in his flat by a neighbour in June. The cause of death was not disclosed but media reports said he had suffered various illnesses. Kim's death shook the sports community to its

core in South Korea, where leading sports figures earn huge endorsement deals and Olympic champions receive lucrative bonuses and lifetime pensions. Kim So-young, a former gymnast who was paralysed from the neck down after an accident on the asymmetric bars, said the weightlifter's death should be a wake-up call. "It could've been any athlete's story, including mine," said Kim, who now works for the Korea Spinal Cord Injury Association. "There is nothing a disabled athlete can do. For us, sport was everything." One former athlete, paralysed from the waist down two years ago while training, told Reuters it was impossible to combine athletics at the highest level with traditional schooling. "It's a common saying (in South Korea) that 'athletes are dumb.' This is wrong," said the athlete, who declined to provide his name due to an ongoing lawsuit. "Athletes are very clever but in a way we are ignorant because we don’t learn the knowledge taught at school." Almost every waking minute was dedicated to sport at school, he said, with training starting at six in the morning and continuing after school until 10 p.m. "If I went to school, it was really hard to stay awake. I didn’t really participate in class, even in the really basic ones," he added. "You can ask all the athletes out there, and I guarantee they all sleep in class. Teachers used to say that even if we sleep throughout the entire class, if we attend we’re doing a good job." Former gymnast Kim knew the late weightlifter when he was competing and remembers him as outgoing and magnanimous, always surrounded with lots of friends. Cho Hong-joong, one of the chief inspectors who recovered the body, said Kim had no family when he died. His funeral was organised by a local sports committee and held at Kangwon National University Hospital. He was 46.

Bayern terrorise holders Wolfsburg to advance in German Cup

MUNICH, OCTOBER 28 (REUTERS): Unstoppable Bayern Munich scored three goals in the opening 34 minutes with Thomas Mueller grabbing two as they eased past holders VfL Wolfsburg 3-1 away on Tuesday and reached the German Cup third round. Having demolished Wolfsburg 5-1 in the league with all five goals from Robert Lewandowski coming in nine minutes back in September, they dismantled their opponents once more in a dazzling first half where they outsprinted, outsmarted and outpowered the Wolves. Mueller scored twice after Brazilian Douglas Costa, who terrorised the Wolfsburg defence throughout, put them ahead with a thundering 25-metre shot in the 15th minute. Despite leaving winger Arjen Robben on the bench at the start, Bayern were their usual dominant selves, confirming their fine form that has seen them win 10 out of 10 matches in the Bundesliga

for the best ever start. Wolfsburg had beaten Bayern on penalties to clinch the season-opening German Super Cup but had no chance against them this time, with wingers Costa and Kingsley Coman slicing open the defence at will and Mueller executing with precision from inside the box. With a frenzied first half passing game that left Wolfsburg defenders constantly a step behind, the Bavarians quickly established control and Costa's goal came after several good scoring chances. Mueller then doubled their lead in the 20th before volleying in a pinpoint Coman cross in the 34th to quickly extinguish any hopes of a Wolfsburg comeback. Su b s t i t u t e A n d re Schuerrle managed an 89th minute goal for the hosts. Third-tier club Erzgebirge Aue staged the biggest upset of the second round, stunning Bundesliga club Eintracht Frankfurt 1-0 at home with a goal late

in the second half. Max Wegner snatched a 74th minute winner for the east German team, who lie in ninth place in the third division, with Eintracht having also been eliminated by Aue three years ago in the same competition. Second division 1860 Munich also beat a Bundesliga club, edging past 10man Mainz 05 2-1 away courtesy of substitute Rubin Okotie's 77th minute goal. Austrian Okotie, who had come on seven minutes earlier, struck with a closerange header to secure a third round spot for the lower-ranked visitors, who had a bad start with Christopher Schindler's own goal in the sixth minute. Mainz were left with 10 men when Pierre Bengtsson was given a straight red card on the stroke of halftime for a foul as the last man with 1860 on the break. Salomon Kalou scored twice, including a penalty in the first half of extra time, to help Hertha Berlin beat second division FSV Frankfurt 2-1.

‘Tour de Hills 3/Jubilee public discourse Adventure Trail’ on Nov 4 Wings Of An Angel MOKOKCHUNG, OCTOBER 28 convoy of vehicles will extend centenaLittle step will take you to (MExN): The ‘Tour de Hills 3/ Jubilee Adventure Trail’ Motor Rally organized by Adventure and Motorsports Association (AMAM) in collaboration with District Administration, MDSC and MDACC in commemoration of 125 years of Mokokchung Town will be flagged off from the Imkongmeren Sports Complex on November 4 by the Deputy Commissioner Mokokchung. The rally comprises of two segment, namely competitive (TSD format) and non-competitive. The twoday rally will cover a total of about 300 km covering around 45 villages and touching all the 10 administrative blocks of the district. There will be a night halt at Chungtiayimsen village where all participants will pitch their own tents. Besides there will be a brief formal program followed by entertainment to be presented by MDACC and by DJ Tali besides Karaoke etc. The next day, the rally will culminate at Imkongmeren Sports Complex before covering another leg of the rally. Along the whole stretch of the route, the

ry greetings as well as extend invitation Oh! I’m delighted to beand distribute advertisement materiOne among them who als to all citizens in all the blocks invitconquered ing them to the grand celebration to be held at Mokokchung from December Fear, anxiety, unrighteous14 to 16. ness and disrespect. The motor rally will be the official kickoff event for the grand celebraThey conquered lofty tion that is scheduled in the middle mountains of December. The organizers inAnd depth of the sea; formed that they would take care of They need not walk everything from food to medical to through lengthy bridges, breakdown assistance for the participants of both the categories. A Need no mechanical support to travel. registration fee of Rs. 4000/- is being levied from the participants irrespective of the format one participates in. They help us stand upright In times of distress, The AMAM having seeing the overOur mortal beings may whelming response for participation has extended the dateline for stanvanish, dard entries to October 31 so as to Our material assets may facilitate participants especially from even… outside the district to make them But if human deeds satisfy convenient for registration. His expectation, The annual event of AMAM “3rd Our souls will rise up and Mokokchung AutoX” will be held get one for ourselves simultaneously on the November Wings Of An Angel. 6 and 7 at the Imkongmeren Sports Complex, Mokokchung. Niekhoyi Rhakho Stephen

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you will never understand where it leads you because your struggle will lead you to know or discover yourself that had been hidden for so many years until now. As you start unfolding your life and its meaning then you will realize that you are moving to the destination where you were looking forward to be in the future. Every hurdle is designed to make you stronger as it enables you to tolerate the negative circumstances and overcome them. This gives you Hope to live life and provide love , support and care to others that need them. For every step you take you need to be thankful to God because he has created and endowed you with the best of things that you haven’t dreamt about it. Every little step of yours can make a huge difference in the lives of others inspiring them to achieve on their own providing a cycle of continual blessings. GOD BLESSES!!! Aholi Y.

NAGAWresTleMANiA 4 Memo submitted to Nagaland Governor Our Correspondent Kohima | October 28

As a prelude to Naga Wrestlemania 4 (King of the Ring Series 2015), lightweight championship will take place here on October 29 at the Kohima Local Ground. Altogether, 64 wrestlers have confirmed their participation for this Ist series of lightweight championship which will commence from 10:00 AM onwards. Officials from the Nagaland Wrestling Association (NWA) will act as special guests while welcome address will be delivered by Kethosituo Mepfhiio (Elvis), managing director 3E Nagaland. Special number will be presented by Chatha Kire. NagaWrestleMania 4

ith much anguish and resentment, we the proposed erection of stone in honour of Gaidinliu in our undersigned press to state our stand, this land (Nagaland) can never be accepted. She had killed 26th day of October, 2015 against the pro- 9 (nine) members of our innocent families for no valid posed memorial stone erection of Gaidinliu reasons, and therefore, any activity taken up in the name WRESTLERS FOR LIGHTWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP at Jalukie Town on the 3rd November, 2015 under the ap- of Gaidinliu shall always be retaliated even in the future. 1. Savil Sachü, 2. Thinozakie Sale, 3. Zoto Veswuh, 4. Avedu Victor, 5. Mhalezo- propriate reasons furnished as follows: When the heinous crime of Gaidinliu against our peotuo Mechülho, 6. Mhasheto Khamo, 7. Moses Poumai, 8. Pelo Letro, 9. Vikehiekho CUSTOMARY LAW: The Customary Law of Zeliang ple is still fresh in the minds till today, to erect her memoKehie, 10. Uzhotü Veswu, 11. Kuchohu Curha, 12. Thekrukiezo Vüprü, 13. Zadutol Naga does not allow co-existence of adversaries in the rial stone in our land that too, over the graveyard of our Phinyo, 14. Shesu Venuh, 15. Kikruvilie Khawakhrie, 16. Vitsongulie Kuotsu, 17. Ke- same village. It is also taboo to share food with one’s en- near and dear ones is a taboo and a direct challenge to the housalie Kiekho, 18. Seveto Rhakho, 19. Nunelhutuo Meyase, 20. Tavesüh Tetseo, 21. emy and therefore, this restriction is never desecrated people of Zeliang in particular and Nagaland in general. Kevisalie Kire, 22. Seyiekhrietuo Sogotsu, 23. Zakie Ovung, 24. Tusovezo Venyo, 25. but advocated strictly to the extent that drawing of waIn this, therefore, as the Chief Patron of National ComThazo Dzudo, 26. Kh. Gilbert Poumai, 27. S. Veipunü Poumai, 28. Zeneilie Kire, 29. ter from the same well is forbidden. The Customary Law mittee for Birth Centenary of Gaidinliu you may please S. Romio, 30. Megovilhou Sechü, 31. Mechievikho, 32. Rokovotuo Khawakhrie, 33. compels a culprit of culpable homicide or even of acci- gauge to understand the gravity of the situation and senSone Kho, 34. Apao, 35. P. D. Sheiyavei, 36. Webe Keyho, 37. P. D. Rakavei, 38. Mule- dental killing of a human being, to abandon the village timents of the victims’ families and cancel all forms of lhü Tetse-o, 39. Petekhrietuo Kuotsu, 40. Mhiesilieto Kuotsu, 41. Kolierie Kuotsu, 42. for 7 (seven) years. But in this disgraceful case of Gaidin- activities in connection with Gaidinliu in our land. Visedelhou Chüsi, 43. Keviselhou Sirie, 44. Ruokuohenyü Mere, 45. Keheirie Haib- liu, she and her hoodlums intentionally killed our near In upholding the age old customary practice of our wang, 46. Neisazo Dzüvichü, 47. Nungota Nakro, 48. Dzuthove Vadeo, 49. Hüvove and dear ones who had voluntarily come to meet her people, the next kiths and kins of those persons killed by Sazo, 50. Vemhayi Dzüdo-o, 51. Vevotso Lase, 52. Vesüta Rhakho, 53. Rüpfüto Chu- for a peace talk after she had already agreed and given Gaidinliu will not allow the erection of the stone under zho, 54. Neingutuo Rio, 55. K. Kaozii Ramai, 56. Swuyikhu Thao, 57. Ekrowepe Mero, word for arrangement of such a meeting. Worst than any circumstances. Whosoever does so, let the Living 58. Megovizo Visienyü, 59. Seyiejalie Gwirie, 60. Ravovilie Pier, 61. Kh. Dakhoni, 62. any known infamous breach of trust for a supposedly God curse them and their generations. Ketholelie Khruomo, 63. Vesünü Nyekha, 64. Shetsü Vadeo. arranged meeting of peace talk, this brutish massacre We stand by our ground. Kengim Kulimbe, Chairman (King of the Ring Series 2015) have been scheduled for Tickets for the event was an abominable crime and an outrageous violation of human rights in all totality. Kumui Nring , Secretary is a categorised professional October 30. A Special Ju- will be priced as follows; OPPOSITION AGAINST ERECTION OF STONE: The PEACE EMISSARY KITHS AND KINS (1965) Naga Wrestling tournament. nior championship and fi- Gallery – Rs. 50,Chair – Rs. The 2nd and 3rd series nal series “King of the Ring 100 and Donor – Rs. 1000/Readers may please note that the contents of the articles, letters and opinions middleweight and heavy- Championship” will take (valid for 3 days) with seats published do not reflect the outlook of this paper nor of the Editor in any form. weight championships place on October 31. under shelter

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Toshimoa Jamir is releasing his first single music video on YouTube titled "Just A Smile" from his solo album Passion Play, which will be released by the end of the year. Free Audio download for the single will be available in IndiHut by Thursday from 6:30 pm.

ichael Jackson has been revealed as the top earning dead celebrity, earning an astonishing £75million this year. In his more than three decade solo career, the King of Pop made an impressive £719million. But it seems he has proved even more lucrative since his death, making a further £653million since 2009.

His latest annual income has seen him top a list of the highest earning dead celebrities, complied by financial magazine Forbes. The impressive sum comes from two Cirque du Soleil shows, his own music and publishing revenues, and his half of the Sony/ATV publishing catalogue. In second place is Elvis Presley, who has made £36million, Peanuts cartoonist Charles Schulz comes in third with £26million, while fourth place, with £14million, goes to Bob Marley. Elizabeth Taylor rounds off the top five with £13million. Jackson has earned upwards of £65million every year since his death in 2009, meaning he was out-earned not only every other dead celeb-

rity, but also every living solo musician. When the singer died, he was £392million in debt due to chronic over-spending and large interest payments on loans. These financial burdens were taken on by his family who have traded on his reputation and back-catalogue to claw themselves out of debt and back into the black. The singer, who has reportedly sold more than one billion records worldwide, was found dead, aged 50, at his Los Angeles home on June 25, 2009, after suffering a heart attack causing by an overdose of the powerful anaesthetic propofol. His personal doctor, Dr Conrad Murray, was found guilty on involuntary manslaughter in 2011 on the grounds that such a strong drug should not have been prescribed outside of a hospital and without the correct monitoring equipment.

Ariana Grande is Mac’s new Viva Glam Spokeswoman

Glimpses of the 52nd Naga Students Union Delhi (NSUD) Freshers Meet on Tuesday evening in New Delhi. Photos by Akato Yeptho

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ac Cosmetics has announced its 2016 Viva Glam spokeswoman, and considering the string of pop stars who have fronted the annual campaign since it began Lady Gaga, Cyndi Lauper and Nicki Minaj, to name a few, this year's name does not come as a big surprise. In keeping with tradition, in that the person is beautiful, talented and puts on a great show — MAC's selected star is Ariana Grande, the pint-sized, ponytailed singer best known for her Nickelodeon show Sam & Cat and for her catchy singles. The pop star follows others, including Miley Cyrus, Rihanna, Ricky Martin, Fergie, Christina Aguilera and Eve, in promoting the mega makeup brand’s program that benefits the MAC AIDS Fund, an effort to make a difference through community outreach for people with HIV/ AIDS. Grande's shades? A sexy matte plum lipstick and a shimmery pink Lipglass, available in January 2016.

Miss Mokokchung 2015

he contestants for Miss Mokokchung 2015 has been thoroughly groomed by wellknown resource persons from different fields for more than a week as they are about to take the stage on November 6, 2015 for the prestigious Miss Mokokchung title. This year’s Miss Mokokchung 2015 is being organized by the Mokokchung Arts & Aesthetic Management on the theme ‘Nurturing Oneself’ under the aegis of MDACC as part of the grand celebration of 125 year anniversary of Mokokchung town. The MAAM gives special emphasis on the grooming sessions as it believes that the contestants should be role models in the society, and their talents, beauty and personalities should be properly molded so that they can take up different challeng-

es in life with poise as they go on with their lives after the beauty contest. The contestants were groomed on different topics ranging like healthy lifestyles (HIV/AIDS and hygiene), art and skill of interaction and conversation, face of a women, beauty tips, career guidance and counseling and catwalk. As usual, there will be different sub-titles apart from the Miss Mokokchung 2015 title, 1st & 2nd Runner-up titles. The sub-titles will be Miss Congeniality, Miss Healthy Skin, Miss Photogenic, Miss Beautiful Body, Miss Ethnic Wear and Miss Vivacious. This year, the organizers have included a special sub-title to be awarded to a contestant who undertakes a voluntary and philanthropic activity in the society. This special sub-title has been included with an objective

to encourage the contestants to undertake benevolent activities in their lives. With the grooming session coming to an end, MAAM is all set for the fanning out programme which will be held on October 31 at a nearby resort. The show director and choContestants of Miss Mo reographer ter a grooming sessio kokchung 2015 at Black & White restau ran n on Wednesday, Oc tober 28. (Photo/Sashi t affor the Miss Jamir) Mokokchung 2015 is Toshizen from The tickets for the i n Dimapur who is an experi- show will be available at IT formation related to the enced choreographer in Enterprise (near FAC bus Miss Mokokchung 2015, Nagaland. There will be stand), La Store (opposite interested persons can handsome prize money Allahabad Bank), Greeting contact the organizers at and surprise gift hampers Craft (MTBA basement) mobile nos: 9862232686, for the winners. and Aier Bakery. For more 9436006510, 7085285059.

BBC to showcase hour-long Adele special

n hour-long TV special, featuring O s c a r- w i n n e r Adele, is in works by network BBC. Graham Norton will host the special "Adele at the BBC", which will be sold internationally

under the title "Adele Live in London," said The Hollywood Reporter. The show will be hosted on flagship network BBC One taped on November 2. It will see the 27-year-old British singer perform clas-

sic tracks and songs from her new album, "25" that is set for a November 20 release, accompanied by her live band. She will also chat with Norton about her career and life. "I can't wait for the show. The BBC has been wonderful to me over the years, and Graham and I get on great, so it's going to be a laugh," said Adele. It will be her first TV performance since she performed "Skyfall" at the

85th Academy Awards in February 2013, where she won the best original song honour for the theme of the 23rd James Bond film. Norton said, "This is the music event of the year, and I'm thrilled to be part of bringing it to BBC One. This opportunity to spend an hour with Adele, her music and her stories is a truly rare treat. If I wasn't hosting this special I'd be sat at home watching it."

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Chelsea crash out with Arsenal in League Cup

LONDON, OctOber 28 (reuters): Chelsea's woes continued when the holders were dumped out of the Capital One (League) Cup fourth round following a shootout defeat by Stoke City on Tuesday, while Arsenal suffered a humiliating 3-0 defeat at second tier Sheffield Wednesday. Boss Jose Mourinho will be under mounting pressure after Eden Hazard failed to convert the crucial penalty following another testing encounter for Chelsea, who only forced extra time thanks to a lastminute leveller from Loic Remy. Penalties were also needed in the other two ties as second tier Hull City ousted Premier League Leicester City and Everton squeezed through against Norwich City. There was to be no solace for a reasonably strong Chelsea side, whose miserable season dragged on as they could not find a win-

ner against Stoke despite playing against 10 men for all of extra time. It looked like it was going to be their night when Remy cancelled out Jon Walters's stunning strike from early in the second half and Stoke's Phil Bardsley was sent off for a second booking at the close of normal time. Yet their killer instinct from last term deserted the Premier League champions again and after some superb penalties, Stoke goalkeeper Jack Butland pulled off a stunning save to palm away Hazard's effort for a 5-4 shootout win. "Losing 1-0 feeling the situation against an experienced opponent... the team did everything. I tried to help too," Mourinho told reporters after suffering his eighth defeat in 16 games this season. "We try, we try, we try. When we scored the goal it was no more than we deserved."

The shock of the night came at Hillsborough, a ground where Arsene Wenger has never tasted victory, as Arsenal lost to lower-league opposition

by a three-goal margin for the first time since February 1959. The Arsenal manager has also never won the sometimes maligned

League Cup in his 19 years at the club and looked forlorn on the bench as Ross Wallace and Lucas Joao put the hosts two goals up before halftime.

When Sam Hutchinson netted just after the restart, there was no way back for the visitors, who failed to create a meaningful chance all game. A miserable oc-

casion for a strong-looking Arsenal, who have begun their Premier League campaign with such promise, was compounded by firsthalf injuries to Alex OxladeChamberlain, who went off after five minutes, and his replacement Theo Walcott, who exited 13 minutes later. Wednesday, who beat Newcastle United in the previous round, took the lead with a goal of genuine quality after 27 minutes as a rapid passing move freed Daniel Pudil down the left and his cross was met by Wallace to curl beautifully into the bottom corner. They doubled their advantage when Wallace turned provider, curling the ball into the area for Joao to head home after 40 minutes and six minutes after the break Hutchinson converted from close range as Arsenal went to sleep from a set piece. "Congratulations to them, they were faster,

Kvitova Czechs in to WTA Chhetri’s hat trick sinks NE united Finals with Safarova win

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Czech Republic's Petra Kvitova reacts to a point against compatriot Lucie Safarova during their women's singles round robin match at the WTA Finals in Singapore.

sINGAPOre, OctO ber 28 (reuters): Petra Kvitova got her WTA Finals campaign back on track with a hard fought 7-5 7-5 victory over Czech compatriot and Fed Cup team mate Lucie Safarova to record her first win of this year's elite eight-woman event on Wednesday. Both women had lost their 'White Group' openers on Monday so were desperate to pick up a muchneeded win and it was the double Wimbledon champion who made the most of her opportunities on

the key points to help her emerge victorious The powerful left-handers took to court in identical outfits and were also almost impossible to separate on the scoreboard, with each player racing through their service games in a tight first set high on winners and low on unforced errors. Kvitova appeared happy to keep the points short to conserve energy as she continues her battle with mononucleosis but was jolted into life when she gave up the first break point of the match at 5-5 in

the opener, staving off the threat with a crosscourt winner that she greeted with a roared "Come on!". A pair of huge serves put the double Wimbledon champion back in front and the set appeared destined for a tiebreak when Safarova led 40-15, but the French Open finalist wobbled and Kvitova pounced, wrapping up the opener with a big forehand. Safarova shrugged off the disappointment by racing out of the blocks in the second, breaking twice to storm 3-0 clear before the world number five rallied behind her formidable forehand to quickly erase the deficit. Kvitova had seized the momentum and was threatening to run away with the contest when she held two break points to forge 5-3 ahead before Safarova held firm through a mixture of guts and guile to drag it back to 4-4. Both players were now playing their best tennis of the match but it was Kvitova who pounced again to ensure a tiebreaker would not be needed, wrapping up victory in one hour, 49 minutes with a deep return that Safarova could only thump into the net. The victory improved Kvitova's head-to-head record to 8-0 over Safarova but the pair will transform from rivals to team mates in Prague on Nov. 14-15 when the Czech Republic take on Russia in the Fed Cup final in search of a ninth title. Play in the 'White Group' continues later on Wednesday when Spain's Garbine Muguruza takes on Germany's Angelique Kerber with both players looking to improve to 2-0 in round robin play.

sharper and more decisive than us," Wenger told Sky Sports. "We could not create anything. We were very naive when defending." Hull, relegated from the Premier League last season, relived the high life by beating Leicester on penalties. The match had finished 0-0, but Riyad Mahrez put Leicester ahead in extra time, only for Hull's Abel Hernandez to level and force penalties, which Hull won 5-4. Everton drew 1-1 with Norwich before sneaking through 4-3 in the shootout. Sebastian Bassong had put Norwich ahead at Goodison Park early in the second half, before Leon Osman levelled. After nobody found a winner in extra time, Norwich's Wes Hoolahan and Nathan Redmond missed in the shootout.

23rd LMT 2015 tueNsANG, OctOber 28 (MexN): In the ongoing 23rd LMT 2015 sponsored by Confederation of Chang Students’ Union (CCSU), Zenith FC beat Homeland XI 4-1, while Tenyimia beat Morning Star 6-3. Matches to be played on Thursday are Vetao Ayie FC vs United Boys FC and Chongpho Vikings FC B vs Frenzy XI

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'Absurd to think of FC Barcelona playing in the French league'

MuMbAI, OctOber 28 (AGeNcIes): Sunil Chhetri starred for the Ranbir Kapoor co-owned team as his hat-trick took them second on the Indian Super League table. Mumbai City FC thumped NorthEast United FC 5-1 in a round six Indian Super League (ISL) encounter at the DY Patil Stadium on Wednesday. A hattrick from Sunil Chhetri (25', 40', 48') lead the way for the hosts. Sony Norde (51') and Franz Bertin (86') also scored for the home team while Boithang Haokip (29') scored the visitors' only goal. The game began tentatively with the two in-form sides poking and prodding at each other. The first real opportunity fell to the away side in the 11th minute when Boithang's cross from the right found Velez at the far post but the striker was unable to direct his effort on target. The hosts broke forward on the counter-attack in the 24th minute as Sunil Chhetri played in Subash whose cross struck Carlos Lopez on the arm inside the area, leading to the referee awarding Mumbai a penalty. Chhetri stepped up and dis-

patched a cheeky Panenka to give his side the lead. H o w e v e r, N o r t h E a s t dragged themselves level just four minutes later. A Boithang free-kick from the right was poorly defended as his effort went through the wall and crept inside the near post with Subrata off his line. Another corner-kick from the Haitian in the 38th minute nearly went straight in but for Rehenesh's intervention. The ball fell for Pavel Cmovs but his header from six yards out crashed against the bar. However, it was the Indian skipper who gave Mumbai the lead again in the 40th minute. Norde's cross was sent back across goal by Subash's header at the far post. Chhetri was on hand to tap it into the empty net with a typical poacher's finish to send Mumbai into the break with a 2-1 lead. The second period got off to the worst possible start for the away team. Just two minutes into the restart, Norde's corner kick saw Chhetri attempt an overhead kick but the ball fell to Andre Bikey who inadvertently

handled the ball inside the area to concede another penalty. Chhetri buried the spot-kick to the keeper's right to complete his hat-trick, the third in the ISL and the first by an Indian player. It got even worse for NorthEast in the 51st minute. Juan Aguilera played the ball through for Norde who was played onside by Cedric Hengbart. The forward sent Rehenesh to the deck with a clever dummy before calmly slotting his finish into the far corner to make it 4-1 to the hosts. Aguilera then played in Chhetri in the following minute. With only Rehenesh to beat, the striker's shot was blocked by the custodian and trickled wide for a corner. The subsequent delivery from Norde however saw Franz Bertin head in Mumbai's fifth with incredible ease against a statuesque NorthEast defence. Deep into stoppage time, Bruno's ball across the face of the goal was nearly met by Velez but Subrata was brave and got there first, picking up a knock in the process but ultimately securing his side's 5-1 win at the full-time whistle.

MADrID, OctOber 28 (IANs): Spanish Secretary of State for Sport, Miguel Cardinal, said on Wednesday that the idea of FC Barcelona playing in the French football league rather than the Spanish La Liga was "absurd". Cardinal was responding to comments made by French Prime Minister Manuel Valls, who was born in Barcelona, that in the case of hypothetical Catalan independence, the French Ligue 1 would not close its doors to Barcelona, reports Xinhua. "I don't think Valls said that phrase," said Cardinal, adding that "what governments think is irrelevant at this moment. We have to respect the autonomy of sport and of competitions and the organisations behind sport are not the organisms of the government, but of their respective federations." Cardinal said the idea of Barcelona playing in France was "absurd", because "the championships are organised to discover which is the best team in their territory. In Portugal they want to know who the best Portuguese side is, in Italy, they want to know the best Italian side and in France, the best French club," he explained, perhaps forgetting the economic attraction of having a team such as Barcelona compete in the French league. He also doubted whether Barcelona president Josep Maria Bartomeu, who has tried to avoid becoming directly involved in the debate over Catalan independence, would want the club to play in a different league. "A few weeks ago Bartomeu said the club wanted to continue playing in the Spanish League, as do all of the other Catalan clubs and I am certain that French clubs only want sides from France in their competition. It's something that depends on the nature of sport, not on governments," explained Cardinal.

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ZurIcH, OctOber 28 (reuters): World soccer's governing body FIFA, shaken by the worst corruption crisis in its history, confirmed on Wednesday that seven candidates had registered as candidates for its presidency, with former Trinidad and Tobago international David Nakhid the only surprise omission. The seven candidates were Prince Ali Bin Al Hussein of Jordan, Sheikh Salman bin Ebrahim Al Khalifa of Bahrein, Frenchmen Jerome Champagne and Michel Platini, Swiss Gianni Infantino, Liberian Musa Bility and South Africa's Tokyo Sexwale. They must now face integrity checks under FIFA's code of ethics. Platini, the head of European soccer's governing

body UEFA, is currently suspended along for 90 days along with FIFA president Sepp Blatter as soccer's governing body. Swiss authorities are investigating the decision to award the 2018 and 2022 World Cup tournaments to Russia and Qatar respectively and the United States Department of Justice has indicted 14 soccer officials and sports marketing executives on a series of corruption charges. Since 2010, FIFA's own Ethics Committee has banned more than one dozen current and former members of the executive committee, either while in office or after they had left. FIFA said that Platini's bid would not be processed while he is banned, but he

could still stand if he wins an appeal. "Should such a ban be lifted or expire before the FIFA presidential election, the Ad-hoc Electoral Committee would decide, depending on the respective exact point in time, on how to proceed with the candidature concerned," said FIFA in a statement. As an alternative European candidate, UEFA's general secretary Infantino announced he would stand on Monday. Champagne is a former French diplomat who held various posts at FIFA between 1999 and 2010, but is a critic of UEFA. Sexwale is a South African businessman and former Apartheid-era political prisoner and Bility is

head of the Liberian Football Association. Prince Ali is a former FIFA executive committee member and Sheikh Salman is head of the Asian Football Confederation (AFC). Nakhid had announced that he would stand and on Monday took part in at the Play the Game sports conference in Denmark, along with Champagne, as a FIFA presidential candidate. FIFA said that one of the five declarations of support for Nakhid was provided by a football association which had also declared support for another candidate. "The electoral committee decided not to consider Mr Nakhid's application as it did not fulfil the required five declarations of support." said a statement.

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