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SENAPATI, OCTOBER 30 (MExN): The United Naga Council (UNC) has resolved to impose 10 days “Economic Blockade” along National Highways and ban construction of National and International projects including Trans Asian Railways from midnight of November 2 to 12 midnight. The ban is being called due to the passing of 3 “anti tribal” Bills and 2 Resolutions by the Manipur Legislative Assembly recently, and the consequent killing of 9 civilians including a minor on August 31 and September 1 by security forces.

It further stated that the bandh is a protest against the government of India’s silence on the issue. Further, the UNC reaffirmed its previous resolution and banned the movement of 7 Naga MLAs of the Congress party in Naga territory with immediate effect till they resign from the membership of the Manipur Legislative Assembly. “ Tribes Hohos and Naga public are informed and directed not to give them any position and platform in Naga society including tribe, church, women, student, organisation/association, village level etc. Social sanction in any form will be imposed upon any one defying this directive,” informed a press note from the UNC.

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WALK AGAINST CORRUPTION ‘The pain from the walk is nothing compared to the pain of corruption’

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The ACAUT Nagaland Walk Against Corruption is flagged off at Chumukedima. (Morung Photo)

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column of volunteers in white-tees trudged with dogged determination, more people joined in from different junctions along the highway.

“Changes cannot come overnight, and many of us here may not witness the change in our lifetime. But if this walk against corruption change even a single soul, then I will deemed it as successful,” an old timer who was among the volunteer said, setting the mood for the long walk ahead.

Dimapur district administration provided constant security with the traffic and police personnel walking alongside the volunteers. Besides the amenities and words of encouragement to the volunteers, Chumukedima Village Council members joined in the walk till Medziphima.

After a huge public meeting at Medziphima, the ACAUT led team of volunteers was then escorted by Medziphema Town Council members up to Pherima where lunch prepared by the villagers awaited.

“My motivation for joining the walk is the understanding that a cure for corruption will be beneficial for all of us,

Heeding to the call of Against Corruption And Unabated Taxation (ACAUT), Nagaland, as nearly as 70 people including college students; working professionals and the elderly assembled in Dimapur early Friday morning to tackle a lengthy 74 kilometer uphill ascend to the State capital of Nagaland in a challenging ‘Walk against Corruption.’

As taunting and ingrained as the issue of corruption has become in Nagaland State, an air of optimism that change begins with one small step prevailed among the spirited group of people as the walk flagged off from Chumukedima.

The main intention of the walk, according to ACAUT Nagaland is to create awareness on corruption and to commemorate the October 31, 2013 mass public rally held in Dimapur where ACAUT was mandated to tackle unabated taxation resulting in adoption of the slogan “One Government One Tax.” Under the autumn sun, as the ShIllONg, OCTOBER 30 (IANS): An earthquake of slight intensity jolted India’s north-eastern states and parts of Bangladesh in the early hours of Friday, an official said. How- KOhIMA, OCTOBER 30 on civic sense and responsibiliever, there were no imme- (MExN): Nagaland state Chief ties,” the CM opined and pointed diate reports of casualties Minister, TR Zeliang today said out the lack of civic sense on the or damage to property. the Church in Nagaland needs to part of shopkeepers and builders “The quake, measuring change the mind-set of the people alike who tend to throw their gar4.9 on the Richter Scale, if Nagas are to develop as a society bage and building materials on the occurred at 3.45 a.m. and and to usher in greater develop- roads blocking traffic and drains.

“The Church can conduct had its epicentre in As- mental activities.

Interacting with members of workshops on sanitation and sam’s Karimganj district also create public awareness,” he bordering Bangladesh,” a the Nagaland Baptist Churches said. “During monsoon we see Council’s Sanitation Committee seismologist of the central pipelines completely blocking this evening at his residential ofseismological centre, told fice, the Chief Minister said the the drains and preventing proper IANS. The earthquake was Church, being a most influen- drainage system which turn our felt in some parts of Assam, tial platform in the Naga society, roads into open sewers.”

Meghalaya, and adjoinOn the proposed Smart City conshould educate the people to coing areas of north-eastern operate with the Government in cept to be introduced in the Capital region, besides parts of matters of progress and prosperity city, the Chief Minister said the GovBangladesh. It lasted for for all. This was informed in a press ernment is working night and day about 10 to 12 seconds. In- note from t he CMO. on a war footing preparing concept dia’s north-eastern states “The Church can be a good notes and improvement of the city -- Assam, Meghalaya, platform to educate the people so that Kohima makes it to the list of Mizoram, Tripura, Nagaland, Arunachal Pradesh and Manipur -- are considered by seismologists as the sixth major earthquakeprone belt in the world.

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80 year old neingusie Meyase is the oldest volunteer walking against corruption. (Morung Photo)

Elika Chishi, a BA student from Kohima Mount Olive College, one of the four girls who were among the volunteers said.

“It is sad that we inadvertently sustain this system by having a ‘backdoor’ mentality for any kind of work,” Chishi opined adding, change should start from within.

Kethoseno Meyase, a government teacher considered the walk as a commitment towards justice for all and hopefully this walk will be a step towards positive change.

Inspector Vithalietuo Kire, Officerin-Charge of Medziphema Police Station who also joined the walk till Pherima said even the Police was part of the society and therefore felt it his bounden duty to share a little of the responsibility.

“While it is common to consider all police as corrupt, all the police are not, he said with a grimace on the face while adding, “We are also fed up with corruption and wholeheartedly support the initiative.”

At 80 years, Neingusie Meyase an ex-GB of Medziphema, the oldest volunteer was as earnest as the youngest

amongst the group.

“It is not just the problem of corruption, but the love for money that has completely made us blind and we are losing our identity in the process,” he lamented.

On hindsight, the octogenarian pointed out that those who are corrupted today were once upon a time student leaders, who got transformed along the way.

Explaining on the objective of the walk, Dr Khekugha Muru said the whole idea is to exhibit that ACAUT mean business and will not be taken for granted. He said the physical pain that the volunteers will undergo during the walk is exactly indicative of how the Naga society is suffering.

Dr Khekugha also denied certain reports that public support for the movement was waning and asserted that there are numerous indicators that the public are behind ACAUT. “As a peoples’ movement with so much expectation we don’t have answers to everything or change things overnight but we are doing our best and expects the public to support us in the

process,” he stated.

On a comprehensive note, Dr Asangba Tzudir commented during the night halt at Piphima that the excruciating pain from the day’s walk is nothing compared to the pain of corruption which is becoming astounding by the day.

“When it comes to corruption, we all carry not only social but also a moral responsibility and it was with this responsibility that I undertook this walk.

It is hoped that those who are part of the walk today will stick to their moral principle and shoulder the responsibility in fighting against corruption even in the days to come for a better Naga society,” he expressed.

Come Saturday, ACUAT Nagaland will continue its second leg of the journey from Piphima to Kohima where they will be joined by supporters and volunteers to submit a petition to the Governor of Nagaland with a specific demand to constitute a strong Lokayukta with all direct power to call CBI enquiry to investigate any misdemeanor.

(This journalist is also walking along with the volunteers to Kohima)

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“We have to go for reconstruction of the existing city since we cannot expect to widen the roads.

We have to make the best with the possible means at our disposal and the cooperation of the city dwellers is a must,” he said. “To my mind, the concept of a Smart City is to have modern conveniences such as proper roads, parking spaces, drainages and proper waste disposal. We need to also have crime detection facilities and to this end, we are in the process of installing closed circuit TVs (CCTVs) on an experimental basis in Kohima and Dimapur. The DGP is on the job and it is being proposed that some 200 CCTVs to be installed in Kohima town. In this regard too, we

need the cooperation of the building owners to install the cameras at strategic locations,” the CM said.

Meanwhile, on the AYO’s move to stop patch up repairs of roads in Kohima, the CM stated that “volunteers should have checked whether the BRO has sanction/ work orders to carry out the works.”

“I understand the BRO has no sanctions or funds to carry out the works. But on the request of the State Government, BRO officials agreed to carry out the muchneeded fillings of the potholes in the city. If and when there is sanction/ work orders, there will be criteria to be fulfilled by the implementing agencies and then and only it can be verified if required workmanship is being carried out or not,” he said.

NSCN (R) and Shangyu Quit your chairs for Naga unity, Village resolve differences FGN to Nagaland state legislators MON, OCTOBER 30 imposed against the NSCN (MExN): The Konyak Union (KU) today informed that the misunderstanding between the NSCN (R) and Shangnyu village under Mon District has been “resolved amicably through the Konyak Union Table.”

A press note from the KU informed that it had initiated a joint meeting with both the parties on October 24 at the KU Office, Mon HQ, and amicably resolved the matter.

The meeting resolved that as per the Konyak Union Standing resolution No. 10, the NSCN (R) demand/fine which was imposed on Shangnyu village “shall not be paid as it was a self violation and betrayal by own cadres.”

It agreed that Shangnyu village shall immediately withdraw the non-co-operation move which was

(R) and the “messages of peace being restored between the two parties shall be intimated to all those villages that the prior letters had intimated by them on the same purposes.”

It was further resolved that the Konyak Union “shall not speak or involve over NSCN (R) designation camp and land issues, as it involves government approval.” “No such allegations and misconstruction between the two parties shall crop-up time and again so as to create peaceful environment in the area and in the interest of general public,” it added.

The KU appealed to the Naga political groups and citizens to restrain from creating situations that disrupt peace in the village area and the district headquarter.

DIMAPUR, OCTOBER 30 (MExN): The Federal Government of Nagaland (FGN) has urged the Chief Minister, Ministers, MLAs and MPs of Nagaland state to “first quit their sinful chairs and unite with the rest of the Nagas” so that the real Naga unity may take place.

“The real Naga unity involves every Naga who is born of Naga blood and it must be a real unity. If we are going to actually endeavour for real unity, no Naga should be neutral and no one should play double roles or a master role like a wolf in sheep’s clothing,” stated Yirei Lungleng, Kilonser, Rali Wali, FGN. Naga unity has still not occurred, it lamented “due

to lack of truth and reality, as the saying goes, ‘well done is better than well said.’”

The FGN asserted that “Nagas were one under the banner of the mandated Naga National Council (NNC) and the Federal Government of Nagaland (FGN) as a nation and it is a must to reunite once again under the same roof to accomplish the unfinished tasks of our nation and not otherwise, lest we continue to suffer.” “It is a known fact that the Indo-Naga conflict is a conflict of invasion against Nagaland and it is the greatest moral conflict for all the Nagas.”

Quoting Martin Luther King Jr, the FGN stated that “the hottest place in Hell is reserved for those who

remain neutral in times of great moral conflict”.

Affirming that “Nagas are not Indian and Nagaland is not Indian territory,” the FGN called upon the “heirs of the so-called Naga People Convention (NPC), the first faction among the Nagas which made its chairs with the blood and tears of the patriotic Nagas by signing of the 16 point Agreement with India in 1960,” to quit their chairs first.

“Then the 68 years old Indo-Naga conflict would easily be resolved at any time in any national or international courts as the birthright that God has gifted us is much mightier than the length and breadth of the invading enemy nations,” it claimed.

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Morung Express news Stressing on quality education, Yitachu said the Dimapur | October 30 common concept that edAgainst the backdrop ucation is all about getting of recent agitations and white collared jobs and fat dharnas by government salary would destroy the teachers and others, society in the long run.

He said private Nagaland Minister for School Education, Yita- schools have done well chu, today said agitations in imparting education should be used as a “last as 60-70 % of students in the state are enrolled in resort” only.

The Minister said that private schools though while in a democracy, ev- the number of teachers in eryone has the right to reg- private schools is hardly ister and voice out their 20% of teachers in govgrievances, extreme forms ernment schools.

The Minister however of protests like agitations and dharnas should be said government schools have to run to cater to edused only as last option.

“But out here (Naga ucation of the grassroots society), agitations are and interior areas.

He stated that Nagausually used as the first option”, Yitachu said and land state already has reminded that govern- excess number of govment employees or public ernment employees and also need to thoroughly if an additional 30,000 assess the performance, employees were to be apworking and difficulties pointed, then after paying of the government and its the salaries of all the emvarious departments be- ployees the state would fore launching agitations not have a single paisa left for any other developat will.

He said while it is easy mental activities.

Yitachu further unto point fingers and find faults with the govern- derscored the need to ment or departments, yet give equal education opsociety at large should re- portunity to the girl child alize that every citizen is a if Naga society is to progstakeholder in the affairs ress in the real sense.

Principal, Eastern of the state.

Yitachu said if a gov- Academy HSS, Malin Dey, ernment employee or cit- in his introductory note izen does not contribute narrated the humble beanything positive, then he ginning of the school esor she is a liability and has tablished in 2005 with 67 no right to demand salary students and which presently has 1000 students. or “economic right.”

Students from NursThe Minister was speaking at the Parents’ ery to higher secondary Day celebration of East- sections entertained their ern Academy Higher Sec- parents with songs, dancondary School, Dimapur. es and skits.

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‘Any development should be sustainable’ Consultative meeting and training on ground water management underway

Officials and others during the inaugural function of the consultative meeting and training on practice of ground water management held on October 30. (Morung Photo) Morung Express News Ruzaphema | October 30

“There is no data available but roughly there will be around 5000 springs in Nagaland which is addressing the need of the people of Nagaland,” said Imkonglemba Ao, Agricultural Production Commissioner and Commissioner & Secretary to Government Of Nagaland department of Agriculture, Industries & Commerce. He was addressing the inaugural function of the consultative meeting and training on practice of ground water management un-

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der PGWM programme as chief guest.

He said, “If there is no oil people may survive, but without water there will be chaos everywhere.” Stressing on the importance of water associated with spring and rivers Imkonglemba said, “80 % of water in Brahmaputra River is contributed from the rivers of all north-eastern state which caused flood and damage to land and where crores of rupees is spend by the ground water board to protect the damage. If we could contribute in taking care of our rivers and springs, this issue will

be addressed.”

Pointing out the lapses in the system he also said, “many officers and department in north eastern states are running to the expert for plan and programs which is may not be applicable to the people and the terrain but only for want of budget which is also the reason where our GDP and our society is not improving,” and opined that, “any development should be sustainable.”

Accepting that the state does not have a statistical data on discharge of ground water per day/ month and year, the chief

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Minister for social welfare and parliamentary affairs Kiyanilie Peseyie addressing the State level Parliamentary Quiz and Youth Parliament competition 2015 in Kohima held on October 30. (Morung Photo) Our Correspondent Kohima | October 30

The State level Parliamentary Quiz and Youth Parliament competition 2015 was held here today at the Capital Convention Centre, Kohima with minister for social welfare and parliamentary affairs, Kiyanilie Peseyie as the chief guest.

In the Parliamentary Quiz event, Dimapur district bagged the 1st position and awarded with a cash prize of Rs. 10,000.

Kohima district and Phek district stood the 2nd and 3rd position and awarded with Rs. 7000 ad Rs. 5000 respectively. In the Youth Parliament event, Peren district bagged first position and awarded with a cash

Morung Express News Kohima | October 30

Dimapur, OctOber 30 (mexN): A two day State Level Training Workshop on Multiple Disabilities was jointly organized

by National Institute for Empowerment of Persons with Multiple Disabilities (NIEPMD), Chennai, in collaboration with Prodigals’ Home, on October 29 and 30 at Bethesda Youth Welfare Society Conference Hall, Dimapur.

The Resource Persons for the training workshop were M. Kathiravan and Ra-

jiv from NIEPMD, Dr. Simpson from CIHSR Dimapur, K. Ela, Director, Maong Jamir, Asst. Director, Obed and Aben, of Prodigals’ Home, and Limasenla Lkr, State Coordinator, Access to Justice.

They covered range of topics such as Multiple Disabilities and its impact on various developments, scenario of Disability in Nagaland, Christian response to Disability in Nagaland, Children and Disability, Children with Special Need and education, approach of Commu-

nity Based Rehabilitation, schemes, rights and benefits for Persons with Disability and role of Disabled People’s Organizations.

The workshop was specially organized for Asha Workers, Anganwadi Workers, SSA-IED workers, Nagaland Disability Forum workers, CBR Workers and Disabled People’s Organizations from various districts in Nagaland; the training workshop was attended by 70 participants from the said field of work and background.

The 23rd State Level National Children’s Science Congress 2015 was held on October 30 at Zonal Council Hall, Kohima with Nikhashe Sema, Ex-Officio Director & Secretary, Department of Science & Technology, Nagaland as the chief guest.

Project presentations were held where nine schools participated namely Little Flower Higher Secondary School, Ministers’ Hill Higher Secondary School, Christ King Higher Secondary School Kohima, Christian Higher Secondary School Dimapur, Don Bosco Higher Secondary School, Wokha, Holy Family School Kohima, Bethel Higher Secondary School Kohima, Assam Rifles Public School Jalukie and Kiddies Cornerstone School Phek. The judges for the Project presentations were Dr. Vizovol Mekro, Dr. Prasanta Barman, Asst Professor, Depart-

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prize of Rs. 5000. Kohima district and Mokokchung district shared the 2nd position and awarded with Rs. 4000 each. Third position holders- Wokha district and Zunheboto district also pocketed Rs. 3000 each.

Earlier, speaking on the occasion, Peseyie said the “State Level Youth Parliament competition and the Parliamentary Quiz’ impart the knowledge of democracy to our youth. He stated that democracy is a system in which free public opinion is formed and the main source of law where the government depends upon the public opinion. He said that it also responds to changes in public opinion as democracy derives its vitality from the free of opinion and discussion which it tolerates. He stated that truth emerges from the competition of ideas.

The 4th All India Whip’s Conference held at Bombay in 1962 made the committee recommendation that government should encourage holding of mock parliaments (now youth parliament) in educational institutions and panchayats in rural areas with a view to develop a democratic ethos among the younger generations, the Minister said. He urged the respective institutions to organize such programmes along with the academic curricular activities by taking initiative in the State for the benefit of our students so that they become good citizens in the society. He also expressed his appreciation to the Education Department, other coordinating departments and the Parliamentary Affairs for making the programme a regular feature for the benefit of the youths.

Secretary parliamentary affairs and law & justice, K.N. Chishi delivered welcome address. The event was chaired by Evothung Ezung while vote of thanks was pronounced by Eunice Alinger.

State level workshop on State Level National Children’s Science Congress held Multiple Disabilities concludes

State Level Training Workshop on Multiple Disabilities participants with others during the programme held at Bethesda Youth Welfare Society Conference Hall, Dimapur.

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guest asked the participants especially from Nagaland to give a serious thought so that it is well documented and the issue of water is addressed.

Sharing his assumption the Agricultural Production Commissioner said, “If the entire Middle East is fighting for Oil, if there is water problem it will be a world war. Water plays a very important role even in our cultural life as we offer water when guest comes and is also a good therapy for health as well.”

Expressing his observation he added that migration, expansion of villages

/towns, Jhum cycle, mono cropping, double cropping all depend on the availability of water resources.

He asked the participant of PHED to take care of quality of water quality, irrigation department to take care of rivers both within the state and across the state and soil and water conservation to take care of springs and ponds, so that water resource do not become a problem in the state.

Harshvardhan S. Dhawan from ARGHYAM and Kaustubh Mahamuni from ACWADAM gave a presentation on Principles of PGWM and critical aspect for ground water management in the Himalayan region. Mhathung Yanthan, CEO-SLNA-IWMP & Director Land Resources welcomed the gathering and Dr Ravi Chopra, founder Director –PSI Dehradun chair the programme.

The programme is organised by the People Science Institute Dehradun and co-founded and collaborated with the Department Of Land Resources Nagaland and funded by the Arghyam Bengaluru at the resource centre of the department of Land Resources Ruzaphema, Dimapur.

Kiyanilie addresses State level youth parliament competition

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Keneisenuo Kire from LFHSS, Kohima presenting a project on the topic, ‘Study of Sericulture in changing Weather, climatic conditions’. In her presentation Kire talked about how the production of silk is determined by climatic changes, further pointing out that sericulture has multiple benefits to Naga society such as conservation of flora and fauna, reduction of unemployment problem, awareness of weather and climatic change. (Morung Photo)

ment of Statistics, Kohima Science College and Thejangunuo Peseyie, Asst.

Professor, KSC, Department of Geography.

Nikhashe Sema in his address lauded parents and teachers for supporting and enabling the students to pursue science.

Focusing on competition, Sema urged the students to compete with their fellow students and friends and to make a cut above the

others, further mentioning that even a half mark matters when it comes to competition. Sema also advised the participants to improve their presentation skills because even if they work hard, if the presentation is not good enough it is futile.

Sema also reminded the students of the privileges that they have today unlike the earlier days where there were no competitions or events such as the con-

gress where students could improvise their skills.

Dr. Vizovol Mekro also advised the students to incorporate the culture of interaction where in other states students are very interactive which is missing in Nagaland.

The State Level National Children’s Science Congress is said to have started in 1997 and despite the illequipped infrastructures in the State, it was able to

host the National level Children’s Science Congress in 2008 in Dimapur.

The inaugural program was chaired by Santu Thapa, State Co-ordinator, NCSC. The welcome address was delivered by Hony. Director, Nagaland Institute of Health, Environment and Social Welfare (NIHESW) while the vote of thanks was noted by Dr. Temjenmongla, Program officer, NIHESW.

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DSSU general conference commences Training on ‘Counseling Children’ conducted

(LEFT) Additional Director, Land Resource Department, Hoto Yepthomi speaking at DSSU conference in Dimapur on Friday.

(RIGHT) ‘Mughami Melos’ presents a special number. (Morung Photos) Morung Express News

conference at Town Hall with Additional Director, Land Resource DepartDimapur Sumi Students’ ment, Hoto Yepthomi as Union (DSSU) on Friday the resource person.

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students to maintain consistency in their endeavours and not to lose heart or give up at the first failure. He urged the students to prioritize the Almighty

in their efforts even as their put in their best efforts. “Keep God in the first place and accompany it with hard labour,” he added.

Hoto also spoke about focus on the inner qualities rather than the exterior qualities which would fade with the passage of time.

He exhorted the students to make use of their youthful days to make peace and be action oriented. He advised the youth against acting on emotions but to act with a matured mind. The programme was attended by students from different colleges and a host of Sumi elders and leaders. The conference is being held under the theme, “Learning: A Boon, Work: A Blessing” and would culminate on October 31.

SD Jain HSS observe Vigilance Awareness week

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D i m a p u r , O ct O ber 30 (mexN): SD Jain Higher Secondary School observed Vigilance Awareness by organizing a seminar cum debate on preventive vigilance in business practices on October 30 at the School Auditorium.

The programme was sponsored and initiated by Allahabad Bank Dimapur Branch. The programme was started with a debate by the Higher Secondary students. The speakers highlighted the need to have a vigilant society in eradicating corruption in the society.

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Students of SD Jain Higher Secondary School with others during the Vigilance Awareness seminar cum debate on preventive vigilance in business practices held on October 30.

habad Bank in his address exhorted the audience on the importance of creating sincere and honest students who will be the future citizens of the country. He

said that the Bank wanted to do such a program in the school to create awareness among students on the need of a corruption free society to bring posi-

tive change and progress in the country. Principal Reji Abraham congratulated all the speakers and thanked the officials of Allahabad Bank Dimapur branch for

organizing such an event.

During his address, he mentioned that the basic problem today our society is facing is lack of honest people in higher positions and leaders who only preach against corruption but never practice that in life to set example.

KD Dixit delivered the vote of thanks. Sarat Chandra Behuria, Senior Commerce stream teacher chaired the program.

The winners of the Debate Competition were awarded with Mementoes and cash awards. This was stated in a press release issued by Reji Abraham, Principal, SD Jain Higher Secondary School.

Participants with the resource person and others during the training on ‘Counseling Children’ conducted on October 29.

Dimapur, OctOber 30 (mexN): One day training on ‘Counseling Children’ sponsored by State Child Protection Society (SCPS), Kohima and organized by Prodigals’ Home was conducted on October 29 in Dimapur.

R. Themmungla, a Clinical Psychologist and Visiting Consultant of State Mental Health Institute, Kohima, was the Resource Person for the training that was attended by counselors of CCIs (Child Care Institutes ) Sunday School In charge and teachers, NGOs working with children, DCPU counselor, SCPS representative and Women Cell representatives.

Themmungla covered topics of, understanding child psychology, basics of counseling children, parental/family counseling, and mental health of a counselor.

K. Ela, Director of Prodigals’ Home, welcomed the trainees and also presented on “Modern Life Challenges and its impact on children”. The training concluded with self introspection of each participant and mapping of way forward.

In the way forward, the importance of such training was acknowledged by all who work with children and need for more of such trainings for parents were expressed.

Besides, more similar trainings for child care givers of homes, school teachers, and church leaders and workers particularly the child department of the church to be given maximum focus as children are very important part of the church. Parental counseling was also re-affirmed as very crucial while counseling children from dysfunctional homes.

It was suggested for church to adopt more practical approach in reaching out to dysfunctional families as home condition is crucial for a child’s well being. Awareness / seminars on children issues to be given in churches and to community at large. To have more interaction and quality time with each individual child was resolved.

A suggestion was also put forward for vocational training for drop out children.

The coming together/exposure to each other’s work, of all who work with children periodically to learn from each other and also to help each other in giving better service to children was also affirmed. Parents and teachers should work together for betterment of their children, improve communication gap between adults and children. Government department to be more involved and sensitized on children’s issues was also voiced unanimously.

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India to give 100 MW more electricity to Bangladesh AgArtAlA, OctOber 30 (IANS): India will start transmission of fresh 100 MW electricity from Tripura to Bangladesh by January and the governmentowned company is working round-the-clock to erect the transmission line by December, an official said.

The decision was taken following a three-day (October 26-28) meet in New Delhi of the Indian and Bangladesh officials, Tripura State Electricity Corporation Limiited (TSECL) Deputy General Managar Mahananda Debbarma told IANS. "The Indian government-owned Power Grid Corporation of India (PGCIL) working roundthe-clock to erect the 47 km transmission line from western Tripura to southern Comilla (in eastern Bangladesh) by December this year.

"The PGCIL initially would invest Rs.250 crore to set up the 400 kv (kilovolt) double circuit transmission line and subsequently the

Bangladesh government would reimburse the cost," the official added.

Debbarma, who attended the meet, said though power tariff was not yet decided but was discussed. However, it would be decided soon.

India's power ministry's director (Transmission) Ghanshyam Prasad led the Indian delegation while senior officials of Bangladesh power ministry and Power Grid Company of Bangladesh (PGCB) were present in the meeting.

"Of the 47 km transmission line, 18 km line would be raised in the Indian (Tripura) territory and remaining in the Bangladesh portion. Altogether 143 transmission towers (67 in India and 76 in Bangladesh) would be set up," the official added. Electricitystarved Bangladesh will begin receiving 100 MW of power from Tripura to meet the energy crisis in the eastern part of the country.

The 100 MW power will be in addition to the 500 MW Bangladesh already receives from the West Bengal and a like amount that is on the cards from the state, as the two neighbours enter a new phase of bilateral cooperation for regional benefit.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi discussed the power supply from Tripura with his Bangladeshi counterpart Sheikh Hasina during Dhaka-visit last June.

He had declared that India would enhance the supply of power to Bangladesh from the existing 500 MW to 1,100 MW. Tripura Power Minister Manik Dey after holding meetings with PGCIL engineers and officials told IANS: "I have asked the PGCIL authorities to expedite the works to fulfil our commitment given to Bangladesh about supplying 100 MW of power."

"While erecting new power transmission lines

from (western Tripura's) Surjyamaninagar power grid to Comilla power grid (in eastern Bangladesh) to supply the electricity, human habitations, forests and other vital installations would be avoided," Dey added.

M.K.Chowdhury, the TSECL's director (Technical), said the Indian government has submitted a proposal to send power from the northeast region to others parts of India via Bangladesh. "No formal decision has been taken so far in this regard," he added.

Tripura Chief Minister Manik Sarkar had earlier said that after completion of a new 101 MW gas-based power projects at Monarchak (10 km from the Bangladesh border) in western Tripura, at least 200 MW of power would be surplus in Tripura.

The central governmentowned Oil and Natural Gas Corporation has commissioned its biggest ever 726 MW commercial power

project at Palatana, 60 km from Agartala, while the state-run North East Electric Power Corporation is setting up a 101 MW project at Monarchak in western Tripura, 70 km from Agartala.

The gas based Palatana project, which supplies power in seven of the eight northeastern states, is a hallmark of the cooperation between India and Bangladesh, which ensured the smooth passage of heavy project equipment and turbines to Palatana through its territory by road and waterways from Haldia port in West Bengal.

India had begun supplying 500 MW of power to Bangladesh in 2013 after the government-run Bangladesh Power Development Board and India's NTPC Vidyut Vyapar Nigam Ltd (NVVN), a subsidiary of NTPC, signed a deal Feb 28, 2012, following an agreement signed during Hasina's visit to New Delhi in January 2010.

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ZUF Army Chief brought to Imphal Our Correspondent Imphal | October 30

Chief of Army of the Zeliangrong United Front (ZUF), Jenchui Kamei alias Khanghiamngam Pou of Namkaolong village under Khoupum valley in Tamenglong district, who was arrested by security forces in Assam on October 21, was brought to Imphal on Friday.

The ZUF leader has been remanded to police custody for further investigation, a source said. Jen-

chui Kamei was brought back to the state capital by an Indian Airlines flight at around 3:00pm.

He was nabbed during a raid jointly conducted by teams of Eastern Command Army Intelligence unit and Assam police at Bina Enclave (Apartment), Hatigaon in Assam just after midnight of October 20.

The reports had said that the raid was conducted acting on the specific information provided by NIA, Guwahati.

ZUF is an active group

formed in 2011 and Tamenglong is the stronghold of the outfit. It vows not to sign any peace agreement with the government and continue to fight for protection of the interests of the Zeliangrong tribe.

The front stands to protect the natural resources, land and people, and to promote fraternity and assure individual dignity, as also to preserve the unity and integrity of Zeliangrong Inpui, Chiru and other minority groups bound by territorial jurisdiction.

Judicial officers punished for misconduct AgArtAlA, OctOber 30 (IANS): Two senior Tripura judicial service officers were punished for cheating in an examination and appearing in court in a drunken state and wearing improper dress here on Friday. The state law department informed that the district legal services authority secretary in Gomati judicial district, Prakash Chandra Biswas, was suspended recently after he was caught cheating in the

Ph.D. course work examination.

"Following an inquiry, Biswas was asked to go on compulsory retirement from service with immediate effect," a notification said. Another notification said that Jesthamani Murasingh, judge of family court of Udaipur of south Tripura judicial district, was punished by withholding two of his salary increments for the next two years.

"Murasingh was punished for appearing in the court premises at Kailashahar recently in a drunken condition and misbehaving with a civil and assistant sessions judge of a Tripura judicial district. He also shoved around some furniture. At that time he was improperly dressed," the notification said.

Actions against the two judicial service officers were taken on the advice of the Tripura HC.

Thousands protest in Shillong to demand CM's resignation Africans have not forgotten Nehru, Indira: Gogoi ShIllONg, OctOber 30 (IANS): Thousands of people took to the streets here on Friday to seek the resignation of Chief Minister Mukul Sangma and his ministers and demand re-insertion of a provision in law for legislators to become autonomous district council members.

Even as the state capital of Meghalaya came to a standstill for several hours due to the protest march, the agitators set a November 4 deadline for the Congress-led government to meet their charter of seven demands.

The protest march was organised by the Federation of Village Chiefs of Hynniewtrep (Synjuk Ki Nongsynshar Shnong Ka Bri U Hynniewtrep).

They asked the Sangma government to convene a special assembly session to re-insert an earlier clause in statute that permits legislators to become members of autonomous district council.

The rallyists burned an effigy of Sangma near the additional secretar-

iat and raised slogans against Deputy Chief Minister Rowel Lyngdoh, District Council Affairs Minister H.D.R Lyngdoh and Urban Affairs Minister Ampareen Lyngdoh.

"If our demands are not met before November 4, the federation along with people from across the state will march and demonstrate in front of the main secretariat on November 5," federation chief Werlock Kharshiing told journalists.

He said in the recent elections to Garo Hills Autonomous District Council (GHADC), people had rejected Sangma's leadership.

"People have rejected his leadership in recent GHADC elections. The procession held today (Friday) has clearly demonstrated that the people of Khasi and Jaintia Hills no more have confidence in him," Kharshiing said.

The federation has been at loggerheads with the government on several issues, including alleged delay by

Governor V. Shanmuganathan to give his assent to bills passed by the Khasi Hills Autonomous District Council (KHADC) and Jaintia Hills Autonomous District Council (JHADC) to empower traditional institutions.

Last month, the Meghalaya assembly passed a bill amending the Prevention of Disqualification (Members of the Legislative Assembly of Meghalaya) Amendment Bill, 2015, to prohibit people holding a public office from holding another elected office.

They demanded no expansion of Meghalaya Urban Development Authority jurisdiction and no implementation of building bylaws in scheduled areas falling under autonomous district councils preview.

The government was also asked to issue a notification to all block development officers and sub-divisional officers to begin accepting certificates issued by village chiefs as per rules adopted by the councils.

New DelhI, OctOber 30 (IANS) Assam Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi on Friday said Africans have not forgotten former prime ministers Jawaharlal Nehru and Indira Gandhi for their contributions to India-Africa ties.

"Africans have shown that they are not ungrateful people," Gogoi said at a press conference here in reference to Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led government apparently snubbing Nehru and Indira Gandhi in the third IndiaAfrica Forum Summit held in the national capital this week.

"It was Jawaharlal Nehru who initiated ties between India and the African countries. (Zimbabwe President Robert) Mugabe

spoke about Nehru in front of Modi," he said.

"This shows Modi is narrow-minded."

Mugabe, who is also cochair of the African Union, addressing the inaugural function of the IAFS summit meeting here on Thursday, said it was Mahatma Gandhi and Nehru who helped Africa get rid of colonialism through the path of non-violence.

He also described the Indian National Congress as a "great party".

South African President Jacob Zuma also recalled the contributions of Nehru and Indira Gandhi.

"We would like to recall the historical ties that bind us over the last century, emphasising particularly the role of two of your vi-

sionary prime ministers, Jawaharlal Nehru and his daughter Indira Gandhi," Zuma said in his speech at the plenary session of the IAFS summit.

"Prime minister Jawaharlal Nehru was an active participant at the famous Bandung Conference in Indonesia in 1955 and subsequently a founding member of the Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) in 1961. The principles enshrined in the NonAligned Movement are reflected in our South-South solidarity interactions in today's challenging times," he said.

According to the South African president, Indira Ghandi, in her first 11 years in office from 1966 to 1977, "changed India's African

policy through the introduction of the Africa-India Development Cooperation and India's support for liberation struggles in Africa, including South Africa".

"The actions of these two Indian visionaries have created the base of strong solidarity between African member states and the Republic of India," he stated.

All 54 African countries were represented in the IAFS held from October 26 to 29, with as many as 41 heads of state and government, including two kings, being present.

It was the biggest international summit held in India since the NAM summit and the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM) in New Delhi in 1983.

Arunachal Governor asks PM to Meghalaya village chiefs AGP legislator joins BJP, but all reconsider decision on airport threaten to storm secretariat within saffron party are not happy ItANAgAr, OctOber 30 (PtI): Arunachal Pradesh Governor J P Rajkhowa has urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to reconsider the decision to set up a green field airport in the state in view of the "high cost" saying upgradation of an airport in nearby Assamwould be economically more viable.

In a letter to the Prime Minister, the Governor said the greenfield airport at Hollongi would cost about Rs 1,150 crore of which land compensation would be about Rs 500 crore. Rajkhowa said in view of the "high cost", public leaders like Tamiyo Taga, leader of opposition in the Arunachal Pradesh Assembly, some students organisations and social activists met him recently and suggested that instead of a new airport at Hollongi, existing Lilabari airport, adjacent to Lakhimpur district in Assam, should be upgraded at a much lower cost as no land acquisition would be needed.

"Besides, the general people want better roads as the existing PWD roads in the twin cities of Itanagar and Naharlagun as also the National Highways are in terrible and dangerous shape due to lack of any maintenance. Your urgent intervention is solicited in public interest," he wrote in

the letter.

Taga said many of the people in Arunachal Pradesh think that the airport at Hollongi would not come up anytime soon due to the high cost. "How long the people of Arunachal Pradesh would suffer," Taga said. Sources said, as per the plan, the proposed greenfield airport project at Holongi in the Papum Pare district of Arunachal Pradesh, will be built by the Airports Authority of India (AAI) over an area of 320 hectares.

When completed, the airport will be able to accommodate narrow-body jets like the Airbus A321 in the first phase. It will facilitate direct flights from Arunachal Pradesh to rest of the country. The project will also include a five-star hotel and convention centre.

Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Nabam Tuki has recently urged the Centre to fast-track the process of setting up a greenfield airport near Itanagar to facilitate direct flights to the rest of the country.

Tuki also had a detailed meeting with Civil Aviation Minister Ashok Gajapathi Raju in September and requested him to do the needful for getting all clearance for the project to construct the greenfield airport at Hollongi, near capital Itanagar.

SIKKIM, OctOber 30 (PtI): Tribal village chiefs in Meghalaya today threatened to storm the main secretariat early next month if the Mukul Sangma-led coalition government failed to fulfil their demands.

The announcement was made at a public rally which was attended by over a lakh people here coming from at least six Khasi Jaintia hills districts.

"We have resolved to demand from the government under leadership of Mukul Sangma and his ministers to fulfil our demands within November 4," Synjuk Ki Nongsynshar Shnong Ka Bri U Hynniewtrep (SNSBH) president Dr W Kharshiing said.

"In case our demand is not

met, the SNSBH along with public and supporters will march again on November 5 to demonstrate in front of the main secretariat," he said.

Among the demands include immediate assent of the village administration bills by the Governor, reconvening of a special session of the Assembly to do away with the recently amended Prevention of Disqualification (Members of Legislative Assembly of Meghalaya) preventing an elected representative to hold dual post.

The tribal chiefs also demanded that the Meghalaya Urban Development Authority not extend its jurisdiction to scheduled areas except in municipal areas.

gUwAhAtI, OctOber 30 (tNN): In yet another blow to Assam's regional party Asom Gana Parishad (AGP), its threetime legislator Padma Hazarika on Friday joined BJP. The incumbent legislator from Sootea constituency, Hazarika said that he joined BJP to rout the ruling Congress government in the 2016 assembly election.

"Since last Lok Sabha election, BJP has been gaining grounds in Assam.

Today BJP has emerged as an alternative to Congress.

People are looking for corruption-free and efficient governance. I have joined BJP to help propagate Narendra Modi's vision of development," Hazarika said.

Already some of the senior leaders from AGP, which ruled Assam for two terms after six-year long anti-foreigner movement in 19985, including its former president Chandra Mohan Patowary, former ministers Atul Bora, Jagadish Bhuyan and Hiten Goswami had earlier joined the saffron party. However, Haz-

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Once a month, Modi steps in to revive stalled projects NEW DELHI, OctObEr 30 (rEutErs): Prime Minister Narendra Modi is personally taking on India’s notorious red tape to clear tens of billions of dollars worth of stalled public projects, hoping that his hands-on intervention can bend a vast, dysfunctional bureaucracy.

Once a month, Modi holds a meeting with top state and federal bureaucrats to check why projects have not got off the ground. Since March this year, his intervention has helped revive nearly $60 billion in federal and state projects, according to government data through September seen by Reuters.

Modi has won plaudits for the initiative that has chipped away at a $150 billion backlog of planned roads, ports, railways, power stations and other projects. But equally, crit-

Labourers work at the construction site of the Lucknow Metro Rail Corporation (LMRC) project in Lucknow on October 28. (REUTERS Photo)

ics say, the fact he needs to personally intervene shows the level of government inertia in Asia’s third-biggest economy.

“It is a systemic problem that the prime min-

ister needs to work on,” said Arun Maira, a management consultant and member of the previous Congress government.

The initiative, launched by Modi in

March and publicised on his personal web site and Twitter feed, is called proactive governance and timely implementation, or Pragati, which means “progress” in the Hindi

language.

Federal and state bureaucrats are linked by video to Modi’s office for the meeting, usually held on the fourth Wednesday of each month. They are typically from the finance, law, land, environment, transport and energy ministries whose clearances are needed for many projects.

The agenda is set the previous week and usually has about a dozen stalled projects, public grievances and other governance issues.

A senior official who has attended said that when a project comes up for discussion, Modi turns to the representative of the ministry where it is being held up.

He simply asks, “Please tell me why it hasn’t happened,” the official said.

Several months into Pragati, the official said, a majority of the projects are

cleared before they come up for discussion.

The chief minister of Uttar Pradesh state, Akhilesh Yadav, a political rival of Modi, wrote to the prime minister’s office requesting the inclusion of a $1 billion metro rail project in the state capital at one Pragati meeting.

It got the clearances, including a pledge of federal funding, at the September meeting.

“This is a welcome move which would go a long way in doing away with avoidable delays,” said Alok Ranjan, the state’s top bureaucrat.

SYSTEMIC PROBLEM Still, critics say that while Modi can quickly cut through red tape, his style centralizes decisionmaking and will not be sustainable in a country as large as India.

The stock of stalled projects in the country has

come down, but remains high.

In the July-September quarter, projects worth 7.6 percent of India’s GDP, or $152 billion, were stalled, down from a peak of 8.5 percent in the JanuaryMarch 2014 quarter, according to CMIE, a thinktank. The data includes private investment plans.

“Running a country is far more challenging than managing a state,” said Maira, the consultant, referring to Modi’s reputation as an effective administrator when he was chief minister of Gujarat state from 2001 to 2014.

During those years, he used a similar initiative to get projects off the ground.

After taking over as prime minister last year, Modi vowed to fire up India’s notoriously slow bureaucracy. He has set an ambitious goal of making India one of 50 most business-friendly destinations

in the world by 2017.

The World Bank ranked India 130th out of 189 economies, up from 134th last year, in its annual Doing Business report released this week.

The previous government set up a cabinet task force to clear the backlog of projects but failed to make much of an impact because state governments were not involved.

Modi’s initiative has tried to plug that loophole.

I.Y.R. Krishna Rao, the top bureaucrat in Andhra Pradesh state, said projects are usually held up by a lack of coordination between different departments and governments.

Rao said he was pushing to get clearances for a railway line in his state.

After it was reviewed by Modi, the response from the railway ministry improved substantially.

“This is a very good forum,” Rao said.

India seeks to make air travel affordable Star Cement help homeless families in Dimapur NEW DELHI, OctObEr 30 (IaNs): Incentives to fly to small towns at affordable costs and easing the norms for domestic carriers to operate services abroad are some of the highlights of the new draft aviation policy, released on Friday for inputs from stakeholders before finalisation.

The primary aim of the policy is to ensure a tariff of no more than Rs.2,500 per ticket for each flying-hour with a host of incentives and other benefits to both airport developers and operators to make that happen.

“A lot of consultation has taken place. We invite suggestions from stakeholders and public -- since it involves the people of India. After all those suggestions come in, we will look into it,” said Civil Aviation Minister Pusapati Ashok Gajapathi Raju.

“The policy will also have a fixed period of existence, so that industry can plan in advance. That is the idea,” the minister told a press conference to unveil the new draft, along with his deputy Mahesh Sharma.

“The basic behind of National Civil Aviation Policy is to take flying to the masses,” said Civil Aviation Secretary Rajiv Nayan Choubey, adding that operators will get some doles to fly to smaller towns with incentives linked to fuel prices and inflation.

“We currently have some 430 airstrips and airports. But only around 90 in operation -- nearly 300-odd

are not being used. This is a huge unused asset. These airports will form the basis for enhancing our regional connectivity,” he added.

Choubey said these will be upgraded into a no-frills airport at cost of Rs.50 crore each. Besides, to make operations in such airports feasible, the security will be aircraft-based -- so that the airport is sanitised just around an hour or two before the flight.

The policy dwells on upgrade of airports, better regional connectivity, easing of norms for flying abroad, further liberalisation in open skies regime, development of cargo business, chopper services, attracting investments in maintenance sector, ground handling and security.

For an open skies regime, the draft policy proposes total liberalisation in time-bound manner, but based on a reciprocal arrangement from the partner country.

It has proposed three ways forward on allowing domestic airline operators to fly abroad: One, to continue with the existing norm of five-year operation with a 20-aircraft fleet. Two, to abolish this altogether. Three, airlines be allowed to fly to SAARC nations if they have earned 300 domestic flying credits and for other countries, 600 domestic flying credits.

A final decision on the 5/20 rule will be taken by the cabinet, the secretary said.

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DImapur, OctObEr 30 (mExN): Star Cement donated household utensils worth Rs. 4.5 lakhs to the homeless families of the Dr. K.K kire Colony under the Corporate Social Responsibilities (CSR) on October 30.

Basu Dev Roy, Area sales manager of the company told that it is the need of the hour to help those families who are homeless today, Star cement need it is urgent so we are here.

Prominent Businessman Hariram Gupta and Robin Zhimomi Dealers of Star Cement Respectively seen at the site and also gave away the Grand in aid to the needy People .

The Total items delivered at the site was Pressure Cooker 245 nos , water Filter 245, Hot case 245 nos , Dish 3 pc x 245, Bowl 3 pcs x245 Robin Zhimomi Dealer of Star Cement and Proprietor of M/S Naga Glass 245 x3 pcs and 4 Nos of Dustbin.

Traders given away the relief Materials to the Homeless families .

NCUI-CEFP to impart training on detergent production KO H I m a , O c t O b E r 3 0 (mExN): All together 45 participants from various cooperative societies and self help group from Kohima district attended a two day programme entitled, ‘Leadership Training and Income Generation Programme on Dish Wash Gel And Detergent Washing Powder’ from October 26-27 at RCS Office Conference Hall, Kohima.

The programme was organised by the NCUI (National Cooperative Union of India, Cooperative Education Field Project), Kohima in col-

laboration with ICM (Institute of Cooperative Management), Imphal.

A press note from Project officer, NCUI-CEFP Ketholenuo informed that the registrar of the cooperative societies Velasa Nahro, who graced the occasion as the chief quest lauded the initiatives and advised the Cooperators and SHG participants to acquire the knowledge provided and make use of it for their sustenance.

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The policy calls for levy of 2 percent cess on all domestic and international tickets on all routes other than Cat IIA and regional connectivity scheme. It proposes to put service tax at zero to promote the Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul facility.

The government proposes hiking foreign direct insurance (FDI) in domestic airlines to over 50 percent under the open skies policy.

Indian carriers ferried 67.38 million domestic passengers in 2014, to register a growth of 9.7 percent over the 61.43 million in the previous year. In the first nine months of this year, 59.02 million passengers were ferried to log a growth of 20.1 percent.

According to the official Make in India campaign, the domestic Indian civil aviation market -- which has around 14 scheduled operators -- is the ninth largest in the world and is projected to occupy the third spot by 2020.

Three international carriers current have stakes in scheduled Indian airlines in partnerships with domestic companies -- Singapore Airlines with the Tatas, Air Asia again with the Tatas and Etihad with Jet Airways.

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Morgue with embalming facility to be set up at IMDH Health minister visits Zbto hospital, health centres

Minister for health & family welfare, P. Longon at IMDH Mokokchung on October 30. (DIPR Photo)

Mokokchung, october 30 (DIPr): Health and family welfare minister, P. Longon has said that a morgue with embalming facility will be set up at Imkongliba Memorial District Hospital (IMDH), Mokokchung. He said it would not only help keep unclaimed/ unidentified dead bodies, but would facilitate in conducting post mortem. The minister said this while addressing the department officers and staff in the district during his tour of the district at IMDH conference hall on October 30.

The assurance came after hearing of the urgent need of a morgue in the district from the district administration and the se-

nior departmental officers of the district. Interacting with the media persons after the meeting, the minister assured that “this needs to be done” with priority, indicating that it would be implemented during 201617 financial year.

The minister further called upon the doctors and nurses to exhibit their professionalism in the service of the people. He reminded doctors and nurses of IMDH that they are not only rendering service to the people of Mokokchung district, but to the people from neighbouring districts, particularly patients coming from eastern part of Nagaland. Making a remark on the perfor-

Zunheboto, october 30 (Mexn): State health minister P Longon along with top officials of health & family welfare department visited various health centres and District Hospital in Zunheboto on October 29. The health centres visited were Pughoboto CHC, Ghathashi PHC, Satakha PHC, and Akuluto PHC. According to a press release from District Media Officer, Zunheboto, the team had a meeting at the District Hospital. In his address, the health minister stated that the government comprises of every individual; therefore, everyone should have sense of ownership in taking care of government property. He also urged the staffs not to neglect their duties, but to sincerely do what is expected of them.

He further maintained that problems and difficulties are part of life and one should dedicate oneself in solving issues. He also stressed on having sense of oneness and co-ordination. mance report of IMDH, Longon said he was satisfied with performance of doctors and nurses, however, reports firmly show that much more need to be done and improved.

The meeting chaired

by CMO, Mokokchung, Dr. Akaba was also addressed

M. Patton, Commissioner & Secretary, H&FW in his speech encouraged the health workers to rededicate and be sincere in their place of posting. He also highlighted the shortage of manpower in the district and stated that rationalization and redeployment has to be done as the government at present is not in a position to create new post.

Meanwhile, Dr. Nandira Changkija, Principal Director, H&FW encouraged the staffs to be regular and sincere and strictly monitor absenteeism. With regard to District Hospital, she urged the authority to make use of the available resources for smooth functioning of hospital and convenience of the patients.

The team along with district officials visited all the wards, OPD, Laboratory, OT, OPD and stores. The minister also gave out some financial help to the patients admitted in the ward.

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by Commissioner and Secretary, H&FW, M Patton and Principal Director, H&FW, Dr. Nandira Changkija. The two officers highlighted health schemes and programmes and policies to further improve health sector in the State.

Dr. Nandira said that

spokesperson Er. Mughalu spoke on behalf of the general public. Both leaders highlighted the problems and inconveniences faced by the general public seeking medical assistance. They also lauded the strategies and plans of the government.

They expected positive changes in the coming days, particularly in District Hospital, Zunheboto.

Longon assures infrastructural development at PHC Akuluto Impressed with the upkeep of Primary Health Centre (PHC) at Akuluto, the health minister assured better infrastructural development of the PHC once funds are made available. Parliamentary Secretary Khekaho Assumi, who accompanied the minister, urged that infrastructural development must be given as the present PHC building was constructed way back in 1962-1963.

setting up of a morgue with all facility needed for it has to go through a number of procedures; yet, it will be done to fulfill the urgent needs of not only Mokokchung district, but neighboring districts too.

Soon after he arrived in Mokokchung on Octo-

ber 29, the health minister went around all the wards of IMDH and met all the patients in the hospital. He also visited CMO office, which is under construction, and CMO official quarter, Impur Christian Hospital, T.B Hospital and Nurses Hostel of IMDH.

State BJP to observe National Unity Day today Pangti village welcomes Amur Falcons visitors DIMaPur, october 30 (Mexn): The Nagaland State BJP, as directed by the central office, will observe October 31 as ‘National Unity Day’ in commemoration of Sadar Vallabhbhai Patel’s birth anniversary at its party head office, Dimapur at 11.00 am.

The unit president Dr M. Chuba Ao has informed all the party workers to be present at the station to attend the said programme positively.

A press note from State

Secretary, BJP Nagaland, Imsü Yaden informed that Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, widely known as the Iron Man of India was “the architect of National integration” who relentlessly worked for political unification of hundreds of princely States in India providing a sound base for national administration.

The day is observed with, among others, unityrunning race, garlanding of the Sardar Patel’s statue and organizing seminars

and symposia on One India-Great India and similar themes.

The State BJP unit further notified to the general party workers that despite some minor internal differences among some party men, the unit is intact and all are working in the party line. In this context, all party workers were reminded to refrain from going to the print and electronic media with the party internal issues or disputes.

Wokha, october 30 (Mexn): Welcoming everyone, including government officials, NGOs, individuals, bird trackers and watchers, to watch the Amur Falcons (Eninum) which have been flocking to Pangti village since couple of weeks back, the Pangti Village Council (PVC)

has requested all visitors to inform/contact the village council during their visit or stay.

A press release from PVC chairman, Ronchamo Shitiri and secretary, Wobamo Kikon further informed all groups/ individuals to cooperate with the village council. Failing

to comply with the directive, PVC shall not be held responsible for any untoward incident, it added.

The village council also wished all a pleasant visit and comfortable stay. For further information, contact the following numbers: 8729998583, 8974996982 and 9612767032.

Tsg PWD bids farewell to addl chief engineer

cording to a press release from CAN Youth secretary, Samuel Walling.

The award is jointly instituted by the Centre for Experiencing Socio-Cultural Interaction (CESCI) based in Switzerland and India in memory of Late Maja Koene.

Late Maja Koene, born in Zurich, Switzerland, worked as a senior psychiatric nurse in the University of Zurich hospital. She travelled through many southern countries for more than a decade as a photojournalist,

witnessing poverty and misery. She came back to India and started CESCI at Madurai in 1994 and dedicated her life to work for marginalized sector. She suffered from cancer and passed away in 1999 in Zurich.

Along with Jenpu Rongmei, three other social activists, two journalists and one peace activist from across the nation were conferred the award.

Levi V Sumi and Samuel Walling, Core Team, CAN Youth also were present in the Award ceremony.

PTBPF endorses Youth Society’s initiative DIMaPur, october 30 (Mexn): Expressing concern over the rise of many anti-social elements in and around Phek Town, the Phek Town Baptist Pastors' Fellowship (PTBPF) has conveyed appreciation and support to the steps taken by the Phek Town

Youth Society towards eradicating those “antisocial elements” from the society. PTBPF general secretary, Pastor Veruyoi Khesoh in a press note maintained that alcohol, drug abuse, bootlegging and supply of illegal drugs have been increasing in vi-

cinity of Phek Town and the initiative taken by the Phek Town Youth Society was in right direction. The Fellowship further requested the cooperation of the denizens of Phek Town to adhere with the directions of the Phek Town Youth Society towards the said cause.

Nagaland Police debate on Human Rights and Social Justice Morung Express News Dimapur | October 30

The 11th Nagaland Police State Level Debate Competition was held on Friday, February 25 at the NAPTC, Chumukedima. Organised under the aegis of the National Human Rights Commission, New Delhi, this year’s topic of contention was ‘Awareness of Human Rights and Social Justice is lacking in Naga Society’.

The AFSPA, the March 5 incident in Dimapur, the July 16 incident in Meluri, corruption, women’s right, job reservation and the shoddy Public Distribution System were some of the major points brought up by the debaters, who comprised the teams ‘For’ and ‘Against the Motion’. This year, the debating teams were made up of 29 personnel – 15 ‘For’ and 14 ‘Against’ – whose ranks ranged from UBSI to constables.

“All of us have a right to equitable treatment yet a lack of awareness on the part of the public” is acting as a stumbling block, posited the team for the motion, while citing Nagaland state has yet to have a Human Rights Commission.

“How can we say Naga society lacks awareness on human rights and social justice? These are concepts which are very much rooted in the Naga way of life,” was the stance of the team ‘Against the Motion’.

“In a patriarchal society, when women are denied rights… it clearly shows that Nagas are not aware.” “We have rule of law, unfortunately there is widespread denial of rights,” were the contention of the team supporting the Motion.

Preserving and defending instead of seeking what the Naga society already has should be the way, while encouraging a vibrant human rights culture, asserted the team ‘Against.

In the jury panel were Z. Mero, DIG (NAP); O. Zuboni Ezung, Legal Officercum-Standing Counsel, PHQ and Moa Sangtam, SDO (Sadar), Dimapur.

The team ‘Against the Motion’ prevailed, the jury adjudging it the winner.

UBSI Athuibo Zeliang, Commissionerate of Police (CP), Dimapur was adjudged the best debater. UBSI Chopika Y. Sumi, CP, Dimapur was placed as the second best debater, while ASI Nzanbemo, DEF, Mon and UBSI Suthem Khim, CP, Dimapur were jointly adjudged as the third best debaters.

IGP NAP, Bendang Lemtur, earlier giving the keynote address said that the art of debate must be understood, while calling for a personal and truthful involvement of the debaters so that it becomes a fruitful exercise. Stating that human rights apply equally to all, he expressed hope that the facts and aspects of human rights and social justice highlighted by the debaters disseminate right down to the patrolman.

DIG (INT/CID), Richard Yimto, who presided over the debate described human rights and social justice as two sides of the same coin, adding that while the former deals with protection of personal freedom as well as safeguarding of natural freedom, the latter deals with the protection of the society against violations of freedoms and privileges.

Rotary Club Kohima informs kohIMa, october 30 (Mexn): The Rotary Club Kohima has informed that the official visit of District Governor Rtn. Chandu Agarwal (2015-16) RID- 3240 will take place on October 31, 5:00 pm at Hotel Eastgate, Kohima. Rtn Richard Dzüvichu, President, RC Kohima will deliver welcome address while special numbers will be presented by Rtn. Robert Khuvung and Setso & Friends. Brief report of RC Kohima will be given by Rtn. Dr. Rosemary Dzüvichu. Induction of new members will be done by Rtn Chandu Agarwal, District Governor, while introduction of DG will be made by Rtn. Dr. Neisatuo Mero. All the members of the Rotary Club Kohima have been requested to attend the programme.

CAN Youth founder conferred Maja Koene Social Activist Award DIMaPur, octo ber 30 (Mexn): Jenpu Rongmei, founder of CAN Youth, has been conferred the Maja Koene Social Activist Award 2015 for his contribution in organizing and empowering youth for peace and development works. The award was given on October 28 in Guwahati.

The award honours grassroots level social activists and journalists who have done significant work in the field of awareness building in order to remove injustice and poverty, ac-

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CM extends festival greetings

Additional Chief Engineer SN Meren Jamir (fourth from right) with his wife (fifth from right) and his staff during the farewell program.

tuensang, october 30 (Mexn): The farewell program of Additional Chief Engineer, Tuensang Zone of NPWD was held today at PWD office complex, Tuensang.

In his farewell speech, Er. SN Meren Jamir said he was appointed as a J.E. in 1983. Since then, he travelled all over Nagaland and worked in all the districts of the State, which gave him lots of experience through interacting and working with different people. Meren was transferred as Ad-

ditional Chief Engineer to Tuensang in February 2014.

Acknowledging that his posting in Tuensang has been the most valuable, Meren stated people’s cooperation in Tuensang has been the best. Meren affirmed that in his whole career while working for the government, he never asked to be transferred anywhere and happily worked wherever he was sent. He exhorted the gathering to emulate similar attitude and work with sin-

cerity wherever one may be posted.

The program was chaired by Er. Ahoto Sema, Executive Engineer, PWD (R&B), Tuensang. Short speeches were addressed

by Imnajungba Jamir, Executive Engineer, PWD (NH), Tuensang; EE S.B. Angh, PWD (R&B), Longleng; E.E. Moanaro, PWD (R&B), Noklak; Er. Thrimhokiu R Yim, SDO (R&B), Tuensang; and Er. Mukam Kussun, SDO(H), Tuensang and Bendangmeren from ACE ministerial staff.

kohIMa, october 30 (Mexn): Chief Minister of Nagaland TR Zeliang has extended warm greetings to the Zeliang community on the auspicious occasion of Chaga Gadi and Lamsimngyi. According to a release from Media Cell, CMO, the chief minister wished that the Zeliang community will continue to preserve and promote their age-old traditions and showcase the rich cultural heritage as they celebrate their premier festival.

He hoped that the festive occasion will strengthen the community bonding and cultivate a spirit of goodwill and friendship, and that the celebration will usher in peace and prosperity among the whole of Naga society.

Employers, employees under ESI Scheme informed DIMaPur, october 30 (Mexn): All the employers and employees covered under ESI Scheme in Dimapur District can avail the Primary and Secondary Health Care Services from Dimapur Hospital and Research Centre (DHRC) from November 1, 2015. A press release from Administrative Medical Officer, ESI Scheme Dispensary further requested all the registered IPs and IWs to bring their Pehchan Card (Smart Card) at the time of treatment, without which, he/she cannot avail the services.

Students of Tuensang no less than anyone: Alemtemshi GHSS Phek students against Morung Express News Tuensang | October 30

Former chief secretary, Alemtemshi Jamir today asserted that given the right opportunity, the people of Tuensang, especially the student community, is no less than anyone in Nagaland.

Speaking as the chief guest at the Silver Jubilee Celebration of Loyem Memorial High School today, the former chief secretary presented some facts and figures to drive home his point about Tuensang’s educational scenario.

Alemtemshi said that Tuensang district with a pass percentage of 65 percent in the NBSE exams is better than some of the advanced districts. In this regard, he asserted that the location of the school is not important, but how the stu-

Alemtemshi Jamir releasing the silver jubilee souvenir book of Loyem Memorial High School in Tuensang on October 30.

(Morung Photo)

dents study and how they are taught matters when it comes to education.

Encouraging the students and the people of Tuensang district, Alemtemshi urged for value

based education system in the society. He asserted that education with values, without ethics, and without direction is meaningless. He therefore pointed out that education or opportunities for education are the same everywhere due to the advancement of science & technology, the media and the internet.

He maintained that educational opportunities throughout the world are same in this 21st century due to information technology. It is up to the individual whether to excel or fail in studies, said the former top bureaucrat.

He further added that the students of Tuensang’s educational institutions are no less to any other students as evidenced by the records. He pointed out some eminent personali-

ties like K Asangba Sangtam (former MP of Lok Sabha), Late Imlong Chang (one of the first Dobashis and first settler of Mokokchung town), social worker Chingmak Chang etc to encourage the students that there are people from Tuensang who have made a mark and contributed hugely to the society. In this connection, he urged the students to study hard, excel in their studies, and lead the people of Tuensang and also of Nagaland in the days to come.

Parliamentary Secretary NRE & E&FS, Toyang Changkong Chang, the proprietor of the school, also spoke at the programme. He encouraged the teaching faculty, the students and parents to rededicate themselves so the students would become responsible citizens of the

society.

The chief guest was accompanied by his wife, former chief secretary, Banuo Z Jamir, officials of Ao Kaketshir Mungdang and Eastern Nagaland Students’ Union Mokokchung.

Others who spoke at the programme were Tuensang Deputy Commissioner, Alemjongshi, ATPSA president, Rev Fr. VV Johnson and president CCSU, Imti Choba Thungpang. A minute silence was also observed as a mark of respect for the departed souls of the school.

Loyem Memorial High School is one of the premier education institutions in Tuensang. The school currently has 478 enrolled students and has witnessed good results over the past years. The school was upgraded to high school in 1993.

transfer demand of teachers

Phek, october 30 (Mexn): The students of Government Higher Secondary School (GHSS), Phek have expressed shock at several organisations of Phek town demanding transfer of two “dedicated” senior Graduate Teachers from the school.

A press release from the students’ union of GHSS Phek highlighted that there is acute shortage of teachers at GHSS Phek at present, especially in the secondary section, and opined that every responsible organisation should apprise the department of school education to address the teacher shortage issue.

The two teachers in question - Neihite Akami, State teacher award holder and SP Raja Durai national teacher award holder

- were accused of disturbing the school atmosphere and ruining students’ career. “Such allegations to malign the respected and dedicated teachers by the so called frontal organisations is painful and unfortunate,” the students stated.

“The two teachers are totally committed towards students’ welfare. The recognition of their contribution by the government at the state and National level is self explanatory of their commitment as teachers and their teaching credentials.”

The release issued by President Kukhrunehu Sapu and General Secretary Divito Vese further pointed out that in the current academic year, there are 912 students enrolled at GHSS from class 7 to 12. As such, any move to transfer

dedicated teachers would adversely affect the school and the students will be the ultimate victims.

“Such demand (of transfer) is totally against the wishes of the students of GHSS and the parents,” it asserted. The union further urged the “matured” organisations of Phek town to consider the future of GHSS students by playing positive role and not make such demand which will harm the students. The students also requested the department of school education to fill up the vacant posts of teachers in view of the high enrolment of students and not to consider such demand for transfer of sincere teachers. They hoped that good sense will prevail keeping the students’ future in mind.

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PeoPle, life, etc...

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Perfect Scrambled Willing to pay the ultimate Sunny'sCheesy Eggs price to protect animals Alex Soros

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rotecting the environment can be deadly.

At least two defenders fighting against environmental destruction around the world were killed each week last year. Many more people engaging in peaceful struggles to protect nature regularly face down serious threats or violence.

Virunga National Park, in the Democratic Republic of Congo, has been the scene of one such struggle. Over the past 20 years, roughly 130 of its park rangers have been killed while protecting the park and its communities from rebel forces, poachers and other threats.

Virunga is one of Africa’s most biologically diverse parks. More than218 species of mammals, 706 species of birds, 109 species of reptiles and 2,000 species of flora are spread over 3,000 square miles of lush tropical forest, semiarid savanna and snowcapped mountains. One quarter of the globe’s remaining mountain gorillas live there, as well as the endangered Zebra-like Okapi, which is found only in Congo.

In addition to rebel groups and poachers, the park has been under threat for decades from the illegal charcoal trade.

Now it faces grave danger because of the arrival of the oil industry.

A coalition of community members and local groups, led by anti-corruption and environmental activists Alphonse Muhindo and Bantu Lukambo, has sought to prevent an oil company,

SOCO International, from drilling in the park. The activists say that oil exploitation could irreparably damage Virunga’s fragile ecosystem, increase instability throughout the region and ravage established park programs for sustainable development and tourism.

SOCO International claims that its investments “can help alleviate the pervasive poverty that has for decades been the stimulus for much of the region’s instability and conservation’s primary threat.”

Local activists, however, have argued that the park would better benefit local communities if hydropower, tourism and sustainable fishing projects were developed instead. These industries have major long-term economic potential.

UNESCO has recognized Virunga as a World Heritage Site, which should protect it from industrial exploitation.

World Heritage sites– whether stark ancient cities or voluptuous parkland — make up just 1 percent of the earth’s surface.

Yet according to a recent study, one in three sites is at risk of being exploited because of its natural resources. The list includes Australia’s Great Barrier Reef as well as Virunga.

Muhindo and Lukambo, through their respective organizations Réseau Cref and IDPE, have spent most of their lives defending Virunga, and their efforts have led to threats against their safety. In 2012, the two men were forced to flee Congo in response to persistent anonymous death threats related to their campaign.

Yet they returned a few months later, and continue speaking out against the oil project.

The struggle to protect the park was chronicled in the 2014 Oscar-nominated documentary Virunga.

Produced by Leonardo

DiCaprio, the movie follows the struggles of various individuals protecting the park, including an exchild soldier turned park ranger, a conservationist and a French investigative journalist. It features shocking undercover footage that shows SOCO employees, contractors and allies offering bribes to and discussing payoffs with armed rebels.

After the documentary was released, SOCO commissioned an investigation into the activities shown on film. SOCO has said the review exonerated it, but critics and observers have raised concerns that the company’s investigation was partial and opaque.

Days before the movie premiered at the Cannes Film Festival last April, one of its protagonists, the chief warden of Virunga, was shot in the stomach and legs in eastern Congo in what has been classified as an attempted as-

sassination. He was shot soon after he submitted a report on oil operations in Virunga to a Congolese public prosecutor. SOCO has denied any involvement in the shooting and also in the intimidation of activists.

Since the documentary was released, SOCO has scaled back its Virunga operations and promised not to drill in the park. The battle is not over, however.

Congo’s government has proposed redrawing the boundaries of Virunga to allow drilling in specific areas of the park.

Sadly, the threats Muhindo, Lukambo and other environmentalists have faced are not unique. In 2014, documented killings of environmental defenders worldwide hit 116, according to Global Witness, a research nongovernmental organization.

In October, the organization reported thatfour Peruvian activists were murdered after expressing their concerns about the environmental impact of the $7.5 billion Chinese-owned Las Bambas copper mine.

Muhindo, Lukambo, the people featured in Virungaand countless other environmental defenders deserve the recognition and support of the international community — and need it.

The international community must hold to account those who threaten, injure and kill environmental defenders. Governments must strengthen environmental safeguards and guarantee the rights of civil society to act to protect the places most precious to the planet — and to our future as a species.

In November, see Taj Mahal up close from a hot air balloon

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ver seen the Taj Mahal from 3,000 feet above and from a distance of just 500 metres? Well, this could be your lifetime chance as the Uttar Pradesh Tourism Department is hosting a hot air balloon festival in the vicinity of the monument November 14-16.

More than 15 hot air balloons from Australia, Belgium, Britain, France, Germany, Spain, Sri Lanka, Thailand, the UAE and the US, as also India, will fly tourists and adventure lovers, for a fee, at the festival that has been envisaged to promote tourism in and around the Taj Mahal, officials told IANS. The organizers SkyWaltz and the UP Tourism

Department promise that the three-day extravaganza will recreate the pageantry and elegance of the Mughal era, while setting new benchmarks in the realm of lifestyle tourism.

"The festival's itinerary has been tastefully pre-packaged to offer a glimpse of the rich culture and heritage of Agra, spiced with adventure and unique insider experiences - all set against the awe-inspiring backdrop of the Taj," SkyWaltz business Manager Naveet Bali told IANS. The excursions will include visit to monuments as well as the renowned Kalakriti Cultural and Convention Centre, along with royal dining experiences in the regal city of Agra. All clearances from the minis-

try of defence and the Indian Air Force (IAF) - since the area around the Taj is a no-fly zone - have been taken and permissions for the event has also been granted by the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI), the Agra district administration and the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA).

The gondollas of the baloons can accommodate the pilot and up to four passengers, each of whom would have to pay in the region of Rs.8,000 ($125) for the flight.

Bali further informed that the company has a foolproof safety record of flying hot-air balloons and all measures are complete.

Registrations would begin from November 1. The festival has been divided in

three parts - Taj Sky view, Agraban and Nightglow.

In the first, the balloon rides will reveal the Taj in its hidden subtleties only when viewed from the unique vantage point offered by a hot air balloon reflecting in the surrounding waters, reaching unto the skies.

In the second, the ride will be along the Red Fort and other important landmarks of the Mughal era. The third will be held in the evenings - a lively night glow concert that will showcase the spectacular sight of the balloons lighting up the dark night sky along with musical accompaniment.

The evenings will also be capped off with performances and entertainment from local and na-

tionally recognized music and dance performers, officials of the tourism department informed.

Director General (DG) and Secretary Tourism Amrit Abhijat told IANS that the festival was a first of its kind and was a very serious and innovative effort to promote lifestyle tourism in the state.

"Based on the experience of the Taj Baloon Festival, we would replicate it in Varanasi and Dudhwa also," he said, while informing that Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav was expected to inaugurate the extravaganza. "He has been the force behind the show and we all are looking forward to his participation in the event," the official said. Yadav is also likely to take a balloon ride.

Is Sexism All in Your Brain?

Lizzie Crocker

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exism is deeply ingrained in our patriarchal society, alive and well in our misogynistic culture—or so the rhetoric goes. Now we can blame “neuroscience,” too, thanks to a new study, which found that sexist views can be inferred from brain anatomy.

Looking at the brain structure of 681 students (306 of whom were women; average age was 21), researchers in Japan found that the brains of those with sexist attitudes looked different than those who believed in gender equality.

Published in the journal Scientific Reports, the

study also found correlations between sexist views and “a wide range of mental health problems” like depression, anxiety, and alcoholism.

Participants in the study were asked to measure their “Sex Role Egalitarianism” (SRE)—defined by authors as “the belief that the sex of an individual should not influence the perception of his or her rights, abilities, obligations, and opportunities”—based on whether or not they agreed with statements like “household labor should be a collaborative work between sexes” and “women need not work unless they are economically inconvenienced. (Disagreeing

with the first statement and agreeing with the second would indicate a low SRE score.)

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scanned the students’ brains and found that their brain structure reflected their SRE score.

Specifically, the scans re-

vealed that participants with low SRE scores had dense gray matter (high cell activity) in the posterior cingulate cortex,

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(Slow and low like BBQ is the way to go with eggs.)

Meanwhile, in a large bowl, add the eggs and 1 teaspoon cold water. Vigorously whisk until frothy and smooth. Swirl the pan around to coat the butter on the bottom and up the sides. Pour the eggs into the pan and let sit for a few seconds. When the eggs begin to lightly set on the

bottom, use the whisk to gently beat the eggs, then allow them to sit for just a few seconds between beating them again. Curds will begin to form and increase throughout the cooking time. Repeat this process of whisking then resting the eggs for a few seconds until about 50 percent of the eggs are set and the rest are still wet.

At this point, sprinkle the eggs with a pinch of salt and pepper and continue to whisk and rest alternately. Once the eggs are 75 percent done, add the cheese and from this moment, continue to whisk the eggs until done. This entire process from pour-

ing in the eggs to them being finished should take 8 to 12 minutes; this isn't a race, only a journey to the best scrambled eggs ever.

Remove from the heat and continue to scramble in the last seconds. Serve warm.

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How Stress Makes You Sick

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Olga Khazan

he advice, “Stop worrying! Stress is bad for you” is true, but as with a lot of health guidance, its vagueness makes it less effective.

It’s like when people say that getting lots of sleep is important, or that you should eat more fiber—it’s the kind of thing people might like to do, but will probably keep forgetting to do, because it’s not immediately clear how it will make them healthier.

This video from TED Ed, written by the Emory University professor of medicine Sharon Bergquist, clarifies how worrying actually affects the body, outlining what scientists know so far about the stress-sickness connection.

As the video explains, when you’re stressed, the adrenal glands ramp up the release of the hormones cortisol, adrenaline, and norepinephrine.

Adrenaline speeds up your heart rate and can raise blood pressure. Cortisol causes changes in the blood vessels that can, over time, increase the risk of heart attack or stroke.

Feeling overwhelmed affects everything from digestion to stroke risk

Meanwhile, the brain relays the stress signals to the gut, which changes up its routine to allow your body to focus on the stressor. This is what’s behind that “butterflies in the stomach” feeling, but it can also lead to digestive problems and affect the composition of your gut bacteria.

Cortisol, meanwhile, can also increase appetite and prompt the body to put on deep-belly fat. That fat releases compounds called cytokines, which in turn raise the risk of developing chronic diseases.

When stress is chronic, rather than temporary, it can also dampen the functioning of the immune sys-

tem, slowing healing times and making you more vulnerable to infection.

Stress is most damaging for people who experience it all the time.

Working long hours in a white-collar job to meet a deadline can be unhealthily stressful. But people who are constantly stressed about things like paying the rent or getting adequate childcare have the worst lot.

To mitigate some of these health consequences, Bergquist recommends viewing your stressors “as challenges you can control and master.” Easier said than done, but given the stakes, it’s probably worth trying.

A new study says the brains of misogynists are also super-dense in regions that control fear and anger. But there’s a twist. a part of the brain associated with processing emotions like fear and anger. From there, they drew a correlation between espousing sexist beliefs and being prone to anger.

Low SRE scores also correlated with less dense gray matter in the right amygdala, indicating that sexist people may be more likely to suffer from depression and anxiety.

The study’s findings suggest that both men and women who espouse sexist beliefs have other psychological issues.

But Jesse Rissman, a professor specializing in biobehavioral sciences at UCLA’s Brain Research In-

stitute, says the study has not yet identified a structural brain correlate of sex stereotypes.

While the study found a correlation between sexist views and anger issues, depression, and anxiety, the correlation was very weak. Indeed, low gray matter density in the right amygdala accounted for less than 2 percent of a low SRE score. The correlation between dense gray matter in the posterior cingulate cortex and low SRE was similarly weak—less than 7 percent.

“One needs to be cautious when searching for associations between brain structure and cognitive function or person-

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ality traits,” Rissman told The Daily Beast. “When one finds relationships like this, even in a large sample size, it’s important to replicate the study in an independent sample before jumping to conclusions about the importance of these regions in the brain.

“I would classify these results as intriguing, but more experimental work is needed to determine if they are consequential to our understanding of Sex Role Egalitarianism.”

The researchers also referenced a previous study that suggests having a positive outlook on life can boost gray matter density in the right amygdala.

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Glass ceiling|Cracking the IIT code Prashant K. Nanda

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racking the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) entrance test proves a point or two in India, the most important being the fact that the student is set for a bright future. As India’s elite engineering and technology school cluster, the IITs have come to be seen as the ticket to the good life, especially for a student from a middle-class family, and more so, a girl.

Priyal Sharma, 20, is one of the fortunate few. She is now living her dream as a first-semester student at IIT Roorkee.

“Nobody except my parents believed that I could crack IIT. Everybody told them that they are wasting their time, energy and resources on me,” says Sharma, who hails from Dorai, a small locality on the outskirts of Ajmer in Rajasthan.

Many of her relatives and neighbours believed she would never make it to IIT. But things have

changed. They now want her to forget the jibes they made. “Now, the same people try to find a reason to associate with me,” says Sharma, who is the first person in her locality and larger family to make it to IIT. “I have broken the glass ceiling of gender discrimination in education.

And when you crack the IIT entrance, you get a new identity.”

Sharma’s parents have

struggled to support her education. Her father is physically challenged and cannot engage in any fulltime employment. Her mother did chores in the neighbourhood to support the family, which includes Sharma and her two siblings.

Despite the family’s situation, Sharma, after Class X, decided to aim for IIT. “My parents struggled to buy me books and notes

for my preparation,” she says. Help came from a coaching centre in Ajmer that gave her a scholarship to take tuitions. “My father arranged for some second-hand books and notes from a person whose daughter had appeared for the IIT entrance exam earlier,” she says.

“It was tough but I did not give up,” Sharma says.

All the while, her relatives and people in the neigh-

bourhood prodded her parents to get her married her off instead of spending money on her education.

“I kept quiet then. But my performance (cracking the joint entrance exam) was an answer to them all,” she says while waiting in the lobby of a five-star hotel in New Delhi to receive a scholarship from Japanese electronics equipment maker Panasonic.

With Panasonic helping her financially, her focus is back on education.

“When companies lend a helping hand, you feel relieved. The pressure of arranging finance goes,” Sharma says.

Her face lights up when she talks about IIT. “IIT is much more than I imagined. In terms of education quality and job potential, coming here is a life-changing experience for me,” she says. “More girls must strive to succeed in the joint entrance exam.”

Of the 1.3 million students who sat for the joint entrance examination in 2015, only 9,900 made it through. Of this, only 9% were female students, up

from 8% the previous year.

The gender gap in India’s technical education remains high.

According to a 2013 report by education assessment firm Aspiring Minds, the male-female ratio in IITs across India ranges from 10:1 to 14:1. In the National Institutes of Technology (NITs), the ratio is 8:1 in favour of male students. Contrast this with the 1.4:1 ratio at the prestigious Massachusetts Institute of Technology in the US and the gender gap becomes obvious.

A reason for this gap could be family resistance, says Gautam Barua, a former director of IIT-Guwahati. Families are reluctant to send their daughters to far-off places to take IIT-JEE coaching, he says.

“Maybe it’s a security issue.

There may be a societal mindset that a girl will only do well in non-engineering jobs,” he says.

Traditionally, female presence in IIT’s B.Tech courses is low, though it has improved in the past few years.

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schools in India also contribute to the gender gap in technical education.

In 2014-15, only 41.67% of schools offered the science stream as an option for boys and girls, down from 42.54% in 2013-14, according to data from the human resource development ministry.

In absolute numbers, 6.21 million students were pursuing science education in higher secondary schools in 2014-15 as compared with 5.4 million in the previous year. But at the same level of schooling, there were 10 million students in humanities as against 7.6 million in 2013-14.

Anand Kumar, who runs Bihar’s Super 30, a coaching institute preparing students for the IIT entrance, says poor girls from rural India are equally talented. “What they need is proper hand-holding, some guidance and cooperation from their families,” says Kumar, whose institution is dominated by male students.

Julakanti Sai Harika, a girl from Telangana who

qualified in 2015 for IIT, agrees. “Most of the time, students are unaware of ground realities. Since families are not very exposed to the changing education scenario, they are unable to give career counselling,” she says.

A farmer’s daughter, Harika says it’s this ignorance that made her opt for IIT-Hyderabad instead of an older and “better” IIT for which she had qualified.

“My ranking was 1,298, which could have given me a seat at any of the older IITs. But in my application form I had listed IIT-Hyderabad as my first preference, because it was close to home. This is the ignorance I was talking about,” she says.

Like Sharma, Harika too believes that the gender barrier is slowly fading. “When families in my neighbourhood ask me to give tips to their sons or daughters on how to crack the IIT entrance test, I feel a sense of achievement.”

“All barriers fall flat when a girl becomes the inspiration,” Sharma says.

Health tips to prevent strokes Five situations when a smiling

face can annoy people

Dr. PN Renjen

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ccording to WHO data, an estimated 17 million people die of Cardiovascular diseases, particularly heart attacks and strokes, every year. And for someone who has already suffered a stroke, it is extremely important to make sure that another one does not strike. For this, one needs more than a doctor’s help. There is a need to adopt a healthier lifestyle that helps in preventing stroke.

Stroke generally occurs when blood flow to the brain is interrupted or when a blood vessel in the brain leaks or bursts.

Inculcating some healthy lifestyle habits can go a long way in preventing stroke risks. Some tips that should be followed are: • Keep your blood pressure and sugar in check. High BP exerts pressure on the arteries causing them to burst and cause a stroke. Diabetes is again very harmful for the arteries.

• Keep your weight and BMI in control and ensure your weight is not higher than 10% above the ideal weight.

• Quitting Smoking goes a long way in preventing a second stroke. Cigarette smoking is one of the biggest contributing risk factor in stroke.

• Limit Alcohol intake as excessive alcohol consumption can increase risk of stroke exponentially. Excessive drink can increase your blood pressure.

• Relax and reduce stress as chronic stress may cause the blood pressure to rise and the body to release stress hormones, which are harmful to the blood vessels.

• Get adequate sleep and take frequent breaks to recharge your body.

• Eating a healthy diet that is rich in antioxidants and fibre goes a long way in preventing stroke.

• Exercise regularly. Activities like brisk walking, gardening, water aerobics can be done after consultation with the doctor.

The author is Senior Consultant – Neurology, Indraprastha Apollo Hospital, New Delhi (Source: The Indian Express)

Parmita Uniyal The Indian Express

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t is nice to see smiling faces around you.

Studies say it spreads positivity. Smiling not only makes you likeable, it also sends feel-good signals to your brain, which is good for your overall mental health. So if somebody dislikes a smiling face, is that person not normal?

Not really.

In the following situations, smiling can be really annoying and even harmful.

1) In a meeting, as it distracts: When a bunch of professionals have gathered to discuss something important with a definite timeline, smiling too much can be perceived as taking the matter too lightly. It can also affect your credibility.

A serious, contemplative face is more suited in such situation and smiling can wait till the meeting is over.

2) When the smile is not genuine: People don’t just smile to express happiness, but also to feel better about themselves when they are not feeling happy. This smile according to experts is perceived by others as artificial, and rightly so, because it is not coming out naturally and is forced. Studies also suggest that trying to force a smile might not be very useful in getting over negative emotions. Being

friendly against one’s will causes stress.

3) When your loved one is going through a low phase: Smiling can be comforting if used in right doses. But if you smile too much to make your partner better, who is recovering from a loss or is depressed, the effort can backfire. Instead of feeling better, your partner might feel miserable and envy your happy state of mind. In such situations, try to display emotions in balance and most of all, do things that make your loved one smile.

4) When you are angry or nervous: Sometimes smiling is not in your control and might land you in an embarrassing situation. I know a person who grins when he’s really pissed off. Also, some people break into a smile, when they are in an unfamiliar territory or nervous. This kind of smile hardly evokes any warmth and can be really annoying. For instance, if one has to share a bad news and a smile inadvertently comes to the face, it is nothing to do with any positive feelings, it is in fact a nervous reaction.

5) When it is to please someone: Oversmiling while putting across your point can be perceived as an effort to please, and might not be appreciated. Try to convince with a logic and not with a smile.

‘Fireflies in the Abyss’ dives deep into M'laya’s deadly mining industry Nandini Ramnath

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n 2014, the National Green Tribunal banned rat-hole coal mining across Meghalaya. The extremely dangerous practice involves digging narrow pits in order to reach the black gold below. Apart from being hazardous to health and the environment, the multi-crore mining industry is notorious for hiring child labour. Chandrashekhar Reddy’s documentary Fireflies in the Abyss provides a vivid picture of how the industry worked before the ban.

Reddy shot the film in Jaintia Hills in 2012 and returned many times since to follow up with his characters. One of them is Suraj, a boy wise beyond his years who wishes he could swap the grime of the mines for the chalk dust of the classroom. Reddy intertwines Suraj’s quest with stories of the adult miners, which were gleaned from unbridled access to their living and working spaces. Fireflies in the Abyss has been previously shown at the Busan International Film Festival, and will be screened at the market section of the Jio MAMI Mumbai Film Festival. The documentary first showed up in an unedited version at Good Pitch, a forum for funding, marketing and distribution that was held in Mumbai in 2014.

The film evolved on the

ground, says Reddy, who divides his time between the United Kingdom and India.

He spoke to Scroll.in about gaining the trust and permission of the miners and chasing Suraj’s dreams.

"I have been doing work for television channels like National Geographic and Discovery, and I was working for a film for a production house in Bristol on sacred forests in Meghalaya in 2011.

There was no sacred forest but instead, this rampant coal mining. The place has exploded like a frontier town.

I also discovered that there were kids working here. After I finished the research into the other film, I stayed back and shot some material. I found three boys who were friends. The material led to a short film called Coalboy for the documentary series Why Poverty?"

"I pitched a longer film at the DocEdge documentary pitching forum in Kolkata, and I had to decide between waiting for funds to start shooting or abandon the project. It was increasingly getting hard to go in with a camera, so I started shooting myself. When I went back, I could not find the young boys. A non-governmental organisation had released a report on kids in the mines, and the government had been forced to clamp down.

This didn’t stop the families from working in the mines, but it only sent them into even more remote areas.

I went to a village where a

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school teacher was trying to get the kids out of the mines, but I wasn’t allowed to shoot there.

I eventually found Suraj and started following him to his camp. The mine owner turned out to be quite alright, he was unsavvy and wasn’t aware of how a video camera worked – as far as he was concerned, I was taking pictures of the scenery. The miners were on my side, and had told him that I was staying with them.

I did a lot of mine-crawling myself – the first time I went there, I shat my load and asked myself what I had gotten into. The first few times, I went in on a cart.

Later, I didn’t realise that I had started hallucinating because of the lack of oxygen. I dozed off and when I woke up in a haze, I saw these lights flickering above me. That’s how the title of the film came to me."

LIghT AND DArkNess

"I shot for six months in 2012. I stayed with the miners’ families in their shacks at their camp, and eventually, the mine owner gave me a room for three months.

Some of the access is purely because of being in such proximity and observing them day in and day out. It was an eye-opening experience, and I began to question my own motives.

I had wanted to explore different aspects of the children in the mines – the working conditions, the way the environment was being destroyed. But the human element and the intangible aspects came through as a result of being there. There is no emotional, spiritual or intellectual stimulation. At times, I felt my own mind going soft. You lose your basic drive and motivation to do more than daily living. As far as the men were concerned, they were living from one week to the next.

When Suraj disappeared

for a period and went to the same village from where I had been kicked out, I used the time to contrast his story with the experiences of other people. I wanted to get a fuller context for what it takes for the kid to do what he did.

After I presented the film at Good Pitch, one of the people there offered to help Suraj. He refused. Charity is not the answer – it is about the larger context of gaining independence and the agency to support your needs.

Although mining has now been banned in Meghalaya, it is still happening in some fashion. Suraj is still in that area. As of two weeks ago, I spoke to his father and promised him that I would try and take forward the promises made by some of the people at Good Pitch.

This film has really been a passion project. The time one has invested in making it has to now be immersed in trying to get it shown."

The Naga Blog is a forum on facebook where Nagas from Nagaland and around the world network, share ideas and discuss a wide range of topics from politics and philosophy to music and current events in Nagaland and beyond. The blog is not owned by any individual, nor is it affiliated to or associated with any political party or religion.

The only movement it hopes to stir is the one raised by the voices of the Nagas every step of the way, amassing perhaps to mass consciousness one day. www.facebook.com/groups/thenagablog

Nagas’ obsession with designation and other labels on vehicles Takum Mokholee: As we go around the market we can see many cars with designations above their number plate: example - President/ secretary of this and that union/pastor of this and that church etc and lots more. Personally it’s not much of a problem to me but here is the real deal: The Central Motor Vehicle Act does not permit labels or stickers on number plates to indicate that a vehicle belongs to the government. The transport department has clarified that there are no provisions either in the Act or notifications permitting vehicles plying in the state to carry stickers or labels on their number plates or above their number plates stating “On Government of India duty/Government vehicle” etc. Moreover, there is no notification from the transport department for pasting labels saying “High Court Judge”, “District Judge”, “Secretary to Government”, “Chief Commissioner of Income Tax”, “VIP”, “MLA”, “MLC” etc.

It has been found that even vehicles of principals of primary government schools are now carrying such stickers.

C.J. Karira, resident of Mahendra Hills and an RTI activist said, “Officials like to paste such stickers on number plates because it is a prestige issue for them. Also, this is done to avoid traffic fines and parking fees. It is okay if the officials are traveling in the vehicle carrying such stickers. But the stickers should not be used when the vehicle is being used by family members or when it is off duty. Many government organizations take taxis on contract basis and get the driver to stick the official designation on the number plate. But when the contract is over, no one checks if the sticker has been removed.”

“A normal vehicle will have to clear several security checks while entering the Secretariat, but a taxi carrying such stickers gets a free way irrespective of whether the official is present in the car or not,” added another activist.

An official said, “All government vehicles should carry at the rear and on the sides the inscription ‘Government Vehicle’ painted in white. No other sticker is required.”

Experience with government schools in Nagaland Torie Merry: I went to a Govt School today for a pre-internship observation!

I will not mention the name of the school.

I was saddened by the condition of the school. The school barely had enough space for all the children to stand for the morning assembly.

The toilets were in a pathetic condition. Even though the teachers were good in teaching, the students lacked proper attention and care!

I am not putting down anyone here nor am I pointing out the faults in our educational system.

I am just a voice on behalf of all the students out there!!

I want my case to be heard, understood and acted upon!!

Someone said to be a good teacher is not enough, you have to have love for the children! This is so true.

The children studying in these schools need love, guidance and encouragement.

After all, they are our future generation isn't it??

Shortage of driving license smart card in Dimapur Ato I. Yeptho: Unavailability of smart card of Driving license and vehicle registration has been the order of day under Dimapur DTO, since mid June this year. So whenever caught without driving license or vehicle registration smart card simply reply that Dimapur DTO is under severe shortage of smart card though applied 3 to 4 months long back.

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Diversity is our lifeblood, ensures value of co-existence: President

New Delhi, OctO ber 30 (iANS): President Pranab Mukherjee has reiterated the importance of diversity, saying it is "our lifeblood" and ensures that "we value co-existence, dialogue, mutual understanding and peace".

Mukherjee made the remarks on Thursday night at a banquet he hosted for leaders of the 54 African nations who arrived in New Delhi for the Third IndiaAfrica Forum Summit. The president hailed the drive of Prime Minister Narendra Modi for the summit.

India and Africa understand each other and for both "diversity is our lifeblood" as it "enriches us and makes us even stronger. It ensures that we value co-existence, dialogue, mutual understanding and peace", President Mukherjee said.

"These are perspectives on the human development that India and Africa share, these are perspectives that we can together contribute to the rest of the world for handling conflicts and crises", he added.

The remarks came against the backdrop of some recent incidents like

'Tension in India due to provocation of minorities’

cheNNAi, OctOber 30 (iANS): The belligerent provocation of various Indian minorities has raised ethnic tensions, says Moody's Analytics in a report that warned of "a possible increase in violence".

In a report titled `India Outlook: Searching for Potential', Moody's Analytics, a division of Moody's Corporation, said: "Along with a possible increase in violence, the government will face stiffer opposition in the upper house as debate turns away from economic policy."

Moody's Analytics, a top ecoDadri lynching in Uttar Pradesh, beef controversy and burning of a Dalit family in Haryana, which had communal and casteist overtones.

Mukherjee said the difficult decades of colonial rule and cruel oppression, economic deprivation and racial discrimination may be behind us but the challenges are far from gone.

They have changed.

"We have still to overcome poverty and disease, terrorism and drug trafficking, lack of education and training," he said.

He said both India and

Vajpayee was Hindu nationalist too, but put nation first: Faleiro PANAji, OctOber 30 (iANS): Like Prime Minister Narendra Modi, former prime minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee was a Hindu nationalist too, but he always put the nation first, former union minister Eduardo Faleiro said on Friday. Addressing a press conference at the Congress party's headquarters in Panaji, Faleiro, a six-time member of parliament from Goa, said an atmosphere of intolerance and violence was growing under the Modi-led National Democratic Alliance.

"Former prime minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee was a Hindu nationalist too, but for him the nation always came first, unlike Modi," Faleiro said. Commenting on the recent controversies about the beef ban and returning of the Sahitya Akademi and Padma awards by intellectuals across the board, Faleiro said: "An atmosphere of intolerance and violence is growing across the country. "Under the NDA at the centre and several states, extremists dictate their views and in the process sharpen the polarisation among different communities on religious and caste lines," he added.

Wear salwar-suit or saree in Rajasthan civil service exam jAiPur, OctOber 30 (iANS): Women candidates set to take the Rajasthan Administrative Services (RAS) exam can appear only if they are wearing a salwar suit or saree, a directive issued by the Rajasthan Public Service Commission (RPSC) has said. The RPSC has issued the manadatory dress code for men as well, saying: "The boys appearing in the competitive examination would only be allowed to appear in half sleeve shirts and slippers (chappals) or sandals without socks," an RPSC official said.

"The full sleeve shirts are not allowed, so are the shoes," he added. Similarly, girls appearing in exam can only be dressed in a salwar suit or saree and "for them too only slippers or sandals are allowed" he said.

The move is intended to curb possibilities to cheat in exams, the official added. Besides, at least 17,000 invigilators have been deputed to keep a close watch on the candidates appearing in exam in 1,232 centres spread all over the state. Over 4.07 lakh are appearing in the exam and at least 7,000 police personnels have been deployed to conduct the exam in a peaceful manner. A total of 200 flying squads would be pressed into service to conduct surprise checks.

nomic policy research and analysis institution, said the politics need to improve and the government's reform agenda needs attention to achieve long-term growth.

While the government met with obstructionist opposition in the upper house with regard to crucial reform measures, the ruling party also hasn't helped itself with controversial comments by its members, Moody's Analytics said.

The Indian economy is likely to grow at 7.6 percent this year and in 2016 while closing of negative out-

Africa have stood together in days of struggle and "we will stand together in this challenging dawn of development. India is ready to share its democratic experience, its agricultural expertise, its capacity building potential, its healthcare institutions, its peacekeepers with our partners from Africa".

"Once again we are determined that our struggle will be based on principles - the principles of equality and partnership, of mutual benefit, of human dignity.

For India and Africa, guided by the vision of Mahat-

ma Gandhi who belonged to both, that is the only path," he said.

Referring to terrorism, Mukherjee said India and Africa should fight it together as it "knows no boundaries or borders and has no ideology except that of wanton destruction".

He also spoke about extending cooperation in the field of agriculture between India and African countries.

The president said India is committing to assist Africa in charting its own course through infrastructure development, institu-

tion building and technical and vocational skill development.

"India's development partnership with Africa complements the various priorities set out in the Agenda 2063 vision document adopted by the African Union," he added.

Complimenting Prime Minister Modi for the summit, the president said it is the prime minister's drive which has "brought us together for this event".

Going down the memory lane, Mukherjee recalled the days before India had its "green revolution".

beNgAluru, OctOber 30 (iANS): Pakistan wants India to formalise the understanding the heads of the two states reached in 2003 as an agreement to end ceasefire violations at the Line of Control, High Commissioner Abdul Basit said on Friday.

"As reiterated recently by Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif in the United Nations General Assembly, we need to formalize the 2003 understanding our (then) president General Pervez Musharraf and (then) Indian prime minister Atal Behari Vajpayee had on a ceasefire on the Line of Control," Basit told reporters here.

The agreement proposal was part of the four-point formula Sharif had flagged in his UN address on September 30 to revive talks between the two countries and resume bilateral ties.

"We are waiting for the Indian government's response to the four-point formula so as to stabilize the tense situation on the border and implement the ceasefire in letter and spirit to prevent violations from both sides," said Basit, who is on a four-day visit to Karnataka, a first by a Pakistan envoy.

In view of the trust deficit between the two countries on many issues, especially on border firing, he urged posting a third party like the United Nations as an observer at the LoC to check who was violating the ceasefire and ensure peace.

Reiterating that Pakistan was keen to have good relations with India at all levels, especially between the people and promote cultural, trade and economic levels, he said both the countries should move from the past, stop blame-games and resolve all issues, including terrorism and Kashmir peacefully.

"As the people in both countries want peace and strong cultural, trade and economic ties, both the governments should work together to resolve all outstanding issues on the basis of agreements and understandings reached in the past since the Shimla agreement in 1972," he urged. Hoping that both the countries would soon resume dialogue and give shape to what was agreed upon

by Sharif and Prime Minister Narendra Modi at Russia's Ufa on July 10, Basit said he discovered that people even in this city want both the countries get together soon and strive for peace and development.

Nitish and Lalu to pay price for insulting Biharis: PM Modi PAtNA, OctOber 30 (iANS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday targeted Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar and RJD chief Lalu Prasad, saying both will pay a price for insulting and abusing Biharis after being tired of abusing him.

He was referring to the allegation that people attending Modi's rallies were paid- participants.

Addressing first of his two election rallies on Friday in Gopalganj district, about 165 km from Patna, Modi said this election will take BJP-led National Democratic Alliance's (NDA) successful journey forward.

"Now that you are tired of

abusing Modi, you are abusing Biharis. They have alleged that people who come in Modi rallies are brought after being paid money. Isn't this an insult to all Biharis?

"They will pay a price for it," Modi said in reference to Nitish and Lalu, few hours before the end of campaigning for the fourth phase of polls.

"Nitish Babu call me whatever you want to, but don't hurt the sentiments of Biharis," he said.

Modi said NDA is running a successful election campaign and the way the leaders of the Grand Alliance are reacting shows how much popular NDA is among the people.

"You had faith in me during 2014 Lok Sabha elections, do the same now and I will finish bhaibhatijawad and bhrashtachaar (nepotism and corruption)," he said. The prime minister said Bihar is today angry because it is asking for the accounts of the work done in last 25 years, "which you are not willing to give. This election is also to punish those who have looted Bihar in last 25 years".

Modi said Gopalganj is "dear to Laluji but what did Gopalganj get, didn't the area became a mini-Chambal (an area where dacoits once held sway) during his 15 years of jungle raj".

"Nitish Babu says return me

the old days, does he want those days when kidnappings happened, women were not safe, crimes against Dalits happened?

Then Nitish babu you may want the old days for staying in power, but the people of Bihar don't want them back," Modi said.

The prime minister said the solution for all the problems in Bihar is "development". He reiterated that India would develop only if Bihar developed.

Modi reiterated his threepoint development agenda for Bihar including "Padhai (Education), Kamai (Employment) and Dawai (Health)".

"Development is my agenda

in Bihar. If there are no industries here, youth here will not get jobs.

Without electricity how will industry come? They had promised electricity but what happened?

Bihar needs 24-hour power for industry so that the youth can get jobs," he said.

The fourth phase of the Bihar assembly elections is slated to be held on November 1 in 55 of the 243 assembly constituencies of Bihar.

The Bihar elections began on October 12 and the fifth and final phase of voting will be held on November 5. The counting of votes will take place on November 8.

Why is Centre unable to stop cattle smuggling: West Bengal Congress KOlKAtA, OctOber 30 (iANS): Slamming the BJP and the RSS for allegedly indulging in politics over beef, the Congress state unit on Friday questioned why the ruling party at the Centre was unable to prevent cattle smuggling which is thriving in the country.

"On one hand, there is so much brouhaha over beef-eating, including lynching of a person. On the other, cattle smuggling continues unabated. The irony is that BJP-ruled Rajasthan is the originating point of cattle smuggling, from where all cattle is procured and smuggled into Bangladesh," West Bengal Congress chief Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury said.

The Lok Sabha member from Bengal also charged the Narendra Modi government with hypocrisy.

"The BJP and the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh are playing politics over

Being landlocked makes Delhi's air pollution worse, say researchers lONDON, OctOber 30 (iANS): The fine particle pollution rates in Delhi are ten times higher than that of Chennai, which has ten times more cars but is coastally located, says a new study that suggests a combination of factors, not just vehicular or industrial pollutants, makes air pollution in Delhi deadly.

"The picture of Delhi's pollution problem is complicated and is aggravated by some factors that are out of human control," said Prashant Kumar, reader at the University of Surrey in England.

The researchers assessed how Delhi's landscape, weather, energy consumption culture, and growing urban population combines to elevate concentrations of air pollutants, including ultrafine particles, the most harmful to human health.

As a landlocked megacity, Delhi has limited avenues for

put growth is going to be difficult due to external headwinds and the government failing to deliver on reforms, it added.

"Overall, it's unclear whether India can deliver the promised reforms and hit its growth potential. Undoubtedly, numerous political outcomes will dictate the extent of success."

According to the report, the Indian economy is expected to grow around 7.3 percent year-on-year in September quarter which is below the expected potential of around nine or 10 percent.

"We were not self-sufficient in food. In those days, we literally lived from 'ship to mouth'. Though India today is self-sufficient in food production, the land available for agriculture is continuously decreasing due to rising population," he said.

Noting that Africa is blessed with large areas of fertile, cultivable land, Mukherjee recalled the words of first president of Ghana, Kwameh Nkrumah. who had pointed out that "the Congo Basin alone can produce enough food crops to satisfy the requirements of nearly half the population of the whole world".

Agricultural growth is not only important in addressing Africa's quest of food security but it also remains a key component of Africa's overall development.

Mukherjee told the African delegates that he hopes they "would have discussed collaboration in the areas of increasing productivity; smart agriculture; environment-friendly farm mechanization; promotion of gene pool and better seeds, and other modern agricultural concepts".

Pakistan wants to formalise 2003 LoC ceasefire: Envoy

flushing polluted air out of the city, the study noted.

Coastal megacities such as Mumbai have at least a chance to 'replace' polluted air with relatively unpolluted sea breezes, whereas Delhi's surrounding regions are sometimes even more polluted than the city, the researchers pointed out.

"Whilst it might be easy to blame this on increased use of vehicles, industrial production or a growing population, the truth is that Delhi is a toxic pollutant punchbowl with myriad ingredients, all which need addressing in the round," Kumar noted.

Delhi is one of the largest population centres in the world. Classed as the world's fifth 'megacity', it has a population of 25.8 million, which continues to grow.

With this growth, the research predicted that the number of road vehicles will in-

crease from 4.7 million in 2010 to nearly 26 million by 2030.

Total energy consumption in Delhi has risen 57 percent from 2001 to 2011, the study pointed out.

"Air pollution has been placed in the top ten health risks faced by human beings globally. Delhi has the dubious accolade of being regularly cited as the most polluted city in the world, with air pollution causing thousands of excess deaths in a year in this growing megacity,” Kumar pointed out.

"Simple remedies such as 'greening' unpaved roadside areas through a natural or artificial grass canopy could possibly help in limiting coarse dust particles during dry and windy seasons. Natural measures, such as the development of wetlands and trees are also effective," Kumar suggested.

The findings appeared in the journal Atmospheric Environment.

beef just to garner political mileage. Annually, India exports carabeef worth Rs.33,000 crore. Modi during his visit to China even pleaded with authorities there to import meat from India," he said.

"All this politics over beef is nothing but a ploy by Modi's BJP to exploit the religious sentiments of the people for political mileage," the Congress leader said.

Chowdhury said 17-18 lakh cattle heads were procured annually from Rajasthan and smuggled to Bangladesh through Haryana, Punjab, Uttar Pradesh and West Bengal.

"The starting point of this illegal trade is Rajasthan, where the Bharatiya Janata Party rules. The final point is Bengal, which is ruled by BJP's tacit ally Trinamool Congress. So who will own the responsibility for thriving cattle Forest officials trying to tranquilize a Tiger moving on the roof-top of the Central Institute of Agrismuggling," asked Chowdhury. culture Engineering on the outskirts of Bhopal. (PTI Photo)

Mumbai man to hang for raping, killing Andhra techie MuMbAi, OctOber 30 (iANS): A women's court here on Friday sentenced to death a 29-year-old man found guilty of robbing, raping, burning and killing Esther Anuhya, a techie from Andhra Pradesh, on January 5, 2014.

Terming it as the 'rarest of rare cases', Special Judge Vrushali Joshi pronounced the verdict against Chandrabhan Sudam Sanap, who was found guilty of multiple crimes on October 27.

Judge Joshi observed: "This is the rarest of rare cases... For the murder charge, the accused shall be hanged by the neck till death."

The women's court also sentenced Sanap to life imprisonment under the Indian Penal Code Section 376A (rape), and awarded 10 years' imprisonment under Section 376(2) (M) for persistent sexual assault.

The 23-year-old victim's father, Jonathan Prasad and brother Thomas Noble - welcomed the verdict.

"Justice has been done and

we are grateful to the police, courts and media for taking up the cause so diligently...It will serve as a deterrent to others," Prasad told media persons outside the court.

The woman had arrived from Vijayawada in Andhra Pradesh at the Lokmanya Tilak Railway Terminus after a Christmas break to rejoin work at the Tata Consultancy Services in Goregaon here.

The incident happened after the train arrived early that morning around 5 a.m. at Lokmanya Tilak Terminus and Sanap, posing as a cabbie, offered to drop her at her hostel in south Mumbai. They negotiated an amount of Rs.300 for the commute.

However, when she walked out of the terminus with her luggage, she found Sanap had neither a taxi nor an autorickshaw but a motorcycle.

When Esther refused to sit on the motorcycle pillion, he asked her to make a call and inform her family about his de-

tails and the vehicle registration number.

As there was no other form of commute availale at that hour and though she did not have balance in her mobile, she pretended to make a call to her family before accepting the motorbike ride.

En route, he stopped the bike on the service road near Kanjurmarg suburb, on the pretext that petrol in the motorcycle was exhausted.

In the foggy wintry morning on the deserted highway, he dragged Esther into the bushes and attempted to rape her.

As she strongly resisted, an enraged Sanap banged her head repeatedly with a stone and strangled her with her dupatta.

Later, he took some petrol from his motorbike and attempted to burn her in the thick bushes beside the Eastern Express Highway near Kanjurmarg.

He fled the scene after grabbing her bag and a strolley which contained her laptop and

other belongings. Sanap was arrested from Nashik on March 3 and charged with the crime.

Meanwhile, unable to communicate with Esther, her anxious father, Jonathan Prasad lodged a missing person complaint with Vijayawada Railway Police before coming to Mumbai and lodging another complaint with the Kurla Railway Police.

Mumbai Police recovered a charred and decomposed body in Kanjurmarg on January 16. Esther's identity was established on the basis of a ring she was wearing.

Later, Sanap was arrested and the Special Public Prosecutor Raja Thakare examined 39 witnesses, including two who said they had seen the accused and the victim together. This clinched the case against Sanap.

Mumbai Police spokesperson Dhananjay Kulkarni said on Friday that the prosecution successfully secured the conviction under all sections of the law under which the accused was tried.

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‘Minor incident could spark war in South China Sea’ Despite agreements the risks linger

Chinese dredging vessels are purportedly seen in the waters around Mischief Reef in the disputed Spratly Islands in this still image from video taken by a P-8A Poseidon surveillance aircraft provided by the United States Navy May 21. (REUTERS File Photo)

BEIJING/WASHINGTON, OcTOBEr 30 (rEuTErS): China’s naval commander told his U.S. counterpart that a minor incident could spark war in the South China Sea if the United States did not stop its “provocative acts” in the disputed waterway, the Chinese navy said on Friday.

Admiral Wu Shengli made the comments to U.S. chief of naval operations Admiral John Richardson during a video teleconference on Thursday, according to a Chinese naval statement.

The two officers held talks after a U.S. warship sailed within 12 nautical miles of one of Beijing’s man-made islands in the contested Spratly archipelago on Tuesday.

China has rebuked Wash-

ington over the patrol, the most significant U.S. challenge yet to territorial limits China effectively claims around its seven artificial islands in one of the world’s busiest sea lanes.

“If the United States continues with these kinds of dangerous, provocative acts, there could well be a seriously pressing situation between frontline forces from both sides on the sea and in the air, or even a minor incident that sparks war,” the statement paraphrased Wu as saying. “(I) hope the U.S. side cherishes the good situation between the Chinese and U.S. navies that has not come easily and avoids these kinds of incidents from happening again,” Wu said.

Speaking earlier, a U.S. offi-

cial said the naval chiefs agreed to maintain dialogue and follow protocols to avoid clashes.

Scheduled port visits by U.S. and Chinese ships and planned visits to China by senior U.S. Navy officers remained on track, the official said.

“None of that is in jeopardy.

Nothing has been cancelled,” said the official.

UNPLANNED ENCOUNTERS Both officers agreed on the need to stick to protocols established under the Code for Unplanned Encounters at Sea (CUES).

“They agreed that it’s very important that both sides continue to use the protocols under the CUES agreement when they’re operating close to keep the chances for misunder-

WASHINGTON, OcTOBEr 30 (rEuTErS): In 2013, a U.S. guided-missile ship veered sharply to avoid a Chinese navy vessel that tried to block its path in the disputed South China Sea, according to the U.S. account.

The next year, the United States said a Chinese fighter jet buzzed within 30 feet (9 meters) of one of its Navy planes, in what the White House called a “deeply concerning provocation.”

They are the types of risky encounters that Beijing and Washington have sought to avoid by stepping up efforts to implement a web of military communications agreements.

But the protocols in place are mostly non-binding, contain exceptions, and at times are interpreted differently by the two sides, highlighting the risk of an unwanted

standing and any kind of provocation from occurring,” the U.S. official said.

Indeed, Wu said he believed the Chinese and U.S. navies had plenty of scope for cooperation and should both “play a positive role in maintaining peace and stability in the South China Sea”.

A U.S. Navy spokesman stressed Washington’s position that U.S. freedom of navigation operations were meant to “protect the rights, freedoms, and lawful uses of the sea and airspace guaranteed to all nations under international law”.

Chinese warships followed the USS Lassen, a guidedmissile destroyer, as it moved through the Spratlys on Tuesday. The U.S. Navy is operating in a maritime domain bristling

escalation of tensions as the United States asserts its naval power more forcefully to counter China’s maritime claims.

Washington made its most significant challenge yet to China’s claims on Tuesday by sending the USS Lassen guided-missile destroyer through territorial limits China asserts around artificial islands. U.S. officials said it would be the first of regular “freedom of navigation” patrols in the area.

The agreements include the Code for Unplanned Encounters at Sea (CUES), signed in 2014 by China, the United States, and other Western Pacific nations, which sets out rules such as safe speeds and distances, the language to be used in communications, and actions in case a ship becomes disabled.

U.S. military officials say they have helped ensure there have been

with Chinese ships.

While the U.S. Navy is expected to keep its technological edge in Asia for decades, China’s potential trump card is sheer weight of numbers, with dozens of naval and coastguard vessels routinely deployed in the South China Sea, security experts say.

China has overlapping claims with Vietnam, the Philippines, Malaysia, Taiwan and Brunei in the South China Sea, through which $5 trillion in ship-borne trade passes every year.

Next week, Chinese President Xi Jinping will visit Vietnam and Singapore, while Chinese Defence Minister Chang Wanquan will attend a meeting of Southeast Asian defence ministers in Malaysia that U.S.

no further incidents as severe as those involving the USS Cowpens in December 2013 and the August 2014 jet encounter.

Chinese state media accused the U.S. ship of deliberately provocative behavior while China dismissed U.S. criticism over the warplane incident, saying its fighter pilot kept a safe distance.

But the protocols have no enforcement mechanisms and contain loopholes, military experts say. The CUES does not, for example, cover coast guard or other civilian vessels that China has increasingly used to back its vast territorial claims.

Some experts also say there is doubt in practice over whether the rules apply to all waters, or only to those recognized by both sides as international -- a potential gray area highlighted by Tuesday’s U.S. operation.

Defense Secretary Ash Carter is tions Convention on the Law of also due to attend. the Sea (UNCLOS).

China, facing international COURT SETBACK legal scrutiny for the first time Separately, China suffered a over its assertiveness in the legal setback on Thursday when South China Sea, would neian arbitration court in the Neth- ther participate in nor accept erlands ruled it had jurisdiction the case at the arbitration court, to hear some territorial claims Vice Foreign Minister Liu Zhenthe Philippines has filed against min said on Friday.

Beijing over the South China Sea. Liu told reporters the case The court said additional would not affect China’s soverhearings would be held to de- eign claims in the seas. cide the merits of the PhilipThe Philippine government pines’ arguments. China has welcomed the court decision. not participated in the proceedSolicitor General Florin Hilings and does not recognise the bay, Manila chief’s lawyer in court’s authority in the case. the case, said the ruling repreManila filed the case in 2013 sented a “significant step forto seek a ruling on its right to ex- ward in the Philippines’ quest ploit the South China Sea wa- for a peaceful, impartial resoters in its 200-nautical mile ex- lution of the disputes between clusive economic zone (EEZ) as the parties and the clarification allowed under the United Na- of their rights under UNCLOS”.

New phototherapy system Imran Khan and Reham divorce with mutual consent ISLAMABAD, OcTO- been settled between the development said the main can help fight cancer issues between the two BEr 30 (PTI): Nearly 10 two,” he said.

NEW YOrK, OcTOBEr 30 (IANS): Researchers have developed a new phototherapy system that makes cancer cells glow when exposed to near-infrared light, so a surgeon can identify the cancer and more effectively remove it. Phototherapy is the use of light in the treatment of physical or mental illness. The new approach uses a single chemical compound, silicon naphthalocyanine, that has both diagnostic and therapeutic value, the researchers said.

At the same time, this compound creates heat within any remaining cancer cells, killing them in the process. In tests completed with laboratory animals, tumours were completely eradicated without side effects, and did not return, the researchers said “This system that can make cancer cells glow is like giving the surgeon an extra pair of eyes,” said lead author of the study Olena Taratula, research assistant professor at Oregon State University in the US. “And the compound we are working with now is inexpensive and appears effective at killing any cancer cells that remain,” she said.

When perfected, researchers believe that the evolving field of phototherapy may become a new and promising addition to the three primary ways that most cancer is treated today: surgery, radiation and/or chemotherapy.

Phototherapy clearly has the potential to make some of those approaches more effective than they already are, the study said.

Research so far has studied ovarian cancers in laboratory animals, but the researchers said that conceptually the treatment may also be useful for other solid tumours. The findings were published in the journal Chemistry of Materials, a publication of the American Chemical Society.

Male and female brains work the same way: Study NEW YOrK, OcTOBEr 30 (IANS): There is no such thing called a “male brain” and a “female brain”, suggests new research that found no sex difference in the size of the hippocampus, a crucial part of the brain that consolidates new memories and helps connect emotions to the senses.

Hippocampi are located on both sides of the brain, under the cerebral cortex. The findings challenge the common claim that a disproportionately larger hippocampus explains females’ tendency toward greater emotional expressiveness, stronger interpersonal skills, and better verbal memory.

“Many people believe there is such a thing as a ‘male brain’ and a ‘female brain,’” said lead researcher Lise Eliot, associate professor of neuroscience at Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science in North Chicago, Illinois, US. “But when you look beyond the popularised studies -- at collections of all the data -- you often find that the differences are minimal,” Eliot explained.

The team examined findings from 76 published papers, involving more than 6,000 healthy individuals. “Sex differences in the brain are irresistible to those looking to explain stereotypic differences between men and women,” Eliot said. “They often make a big splash, in spite of being based on small samples. But as we explore multiple datasets and are able to coalesce very large samples of males and females, we find these differences often disappear or are trivial,” Eliot pointed out.

Meta-analyses by other investigators have also disproved other purported sex differences in the brain, Eliot noted. Meta-analysis is a statistical technique that allows researchers to combine the findings from many independent studies into a comprehensive review.

There is no difference in the size of the corpus callosum, white matter that allows the two sides of the brain to communicate, nor do men and women differ in the way their left and right hemispheres process language.

months after Imran Khan tied the knot with Reham, the two have divorced with mutual consent amid reports that the cricketerturned-politician did not approve of her meddling in political affairs.

Imran’s marriage to TV journalist Reham was his second after his first marriage with English heiress Jemima Goldsmith for nine years ended in divorce in June, 2004. Imran and Jemima have two sons from their marriage.

Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Imran and Reham Khan have divorced with mutual consent, PTI spokesperson Naeemul Haq said.

“Yes, I can confirm the divorce. Everything has

“Imran and Rehman have requested that the media respect their privacy and avoid speculation,” Haq said.

He said that due to the sensitivity of the matter, the media should refrain from speculation and there would be no further comments on the issue.

Haq refused to give reasons for the divorce but according to Imran’s close associates he was not happy with Reham meddling in political affairs.

Imran’s divorce with Reham has not come as a surprise since rumours of troubles in their marriage had been doing the rounds for some time and they were reportedly living apart.

Sources aware of the

were Reham’s keenness to get involved in party matters and her disliking for Jemima who remains in touch with Imran because of their sons and takes keen interest in his political career and matters related to the Shaukat Khanum Cancer hospital.

A source said Reham wanted to get involved in politics and Imran was facing resistance on this front from his close aides in the party. “The family of Imran, particularly his sister who is close to him were also never happy with the second marriage,” the source said.

It was also Reham’s second marriage. Reham once worked for BBC and also hosts a talk show on a local television.

Earlier in August this year Imran had announced that Reham will not be playing an active role in party affairs, following “attacks” on his then wife in the aftermath of the party’s

defeat in by-polls.

The PTI chairman and television journalist Reham Khan had tied the knot in a simple ceremony which took place in January this year at Imran’s Bani

Gala residence.

The cricketer-turnedpolitician’s first marriage to Jemima had ended amicably in 2004 with she stating that she was unable to adapt to life in Pakistan.

Emotional issue of “comfort women” central to Japan summit, says Korea TOKYO, OcTOBEr 30 (rEuTErS): South Korean President Park Geun-hye said the emotional issue of “comfort women”, who were forced into prostitution at Japanese wartime brothels, would be central at this weekend’s bilateral summit and key to stable ties with Japan.

Park and Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe are set to hold their first twoway talks since taking office, an effort to mend ties chilled by what South Korea sees as repeated failures by leaders in Tokyo to properly atone for wartime atrocities. In an interview published in the Asahi Shimbun daily on Friday, Park said efforts

by Japan to resolve long-festering issues such as the “comfort women”, as the mostly Korean women forced into prostitution A street performer jumps in the air inside Central Park as the colors of autumn become are known, was needed for a “stable relationship”. more prevalent in New York on October 29. (REUTERS Photo)

“For that to happen, more than anything, some kind of progress on the important issue of victims of the Japanese military comfort women (system) is essential,” Park was quoted as telling the Asahi in written replies to questions. “I hope that this summit will be a chance to set a goal for a solution of this issue and that there will be no further hurt for either side on this.”

Japan says the matter of compensation for the women was settled under the 1965 treaty setting diplomatic relations. In addition, then-Chief Cabinet Secretary Yohei Kono apologized in a 1993 statement acknowledging authorities’ involvement in coercing them. In 1995, Japan created a fund to pay the women from donations, budgeted money for their welfare support and sent letters of apology.

Myanmar candidate stable after machete attack YANGON, OcTOBEr 30 (rEuTErS): A member of parliament from Myanmar's opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi's party was recovering on Friday after being slashed with a machete in the first serious violence in a campaign for historic Nov.8 elections, a party official said.

Three men attacked National League for Democracy (NLD) member Naing Ngan Lynn, who in running for a regional assem-

bly seat in the commercial capital of Yangon, and two other people while he was campaigning on Thursday evening.

Police had detained the attackers at a police station. Their motives were not known. "After an operation early this morning, he's in a safe condition and not in a critical condition any more. His life is not in danger," NLD spokesman Nyan Win told Reuters. "We have no idea what are the

motives for the attack and who is behind it. It's important to take effective legal action after investigation," said Nyan Win. The attack will raise security concerns ahead of a rally by Nobel Peace Prize laureate Suu Kyi in Yangon on Sunday. A big crowd is expected. She has criss-crossed the country without major incidents, galvanizing crowds with a message of sweeping change, faster reforms and

a state respectful of ethnic minorities.

The election is a crucial step for the country as it builds a political system and bolsters institutions after nearly 50 years of military rule ended in 2011. The military remains a powerful force in politics under a constitution it drafted in 2008 despite Suu Kyi's efforts to amend it.

Suu Kyi is banned from becoming president under the constitution though she

is a member of parliament and her party is expected to play a major role in electing the president after the general election.

Tension has been running high in the runup to the polls, in which the NLD is expected to trounce the ruling military-backed Union Solidarity and Development Party. Parties have complained that their posters being damaged and that some supporters were be-

ing intimidated, but the attack marks the most serious case of election-related violence.

A witness said Naing Ngan Lynn was slashed in the head and arm. "One of the guys came out and started yelling at the car.

He returned with two other men with machetes and attacked the people around the campaign truck," Aung Myo Oo, an NLD campaign manager told Reuters late on Thursday.

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Wankhede curator writes to BCCI against Shastri NGHSSEA shocked by

MuMbai, OctOber 30 (iaNS): Wankhede Stadium curator Sudhir Naik has written to the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), calling for action againt Indian team director Ravi Shastri and coaching staff member Bharat Arun for abusive behaviour after the fifth one-dayer against South Africa.

Shastri had sparked a controversy by enaging in a heated argument with Naik after South Africa posted a huge 214-run victory here on October 25.

The Proteas had ripped the Indian bowling apart to put together a mammoth total of 438/4 which prompted Shastri to slam the pitch conditions.

According to Naik, the Indian team management had wanted a rank turner and wanted a specific part of the pitch to be watered. But the intructions were conveyed to the curators only a couple of days before the match. "Whenever international match is there, we get a message from BCCI(Team Management) at least 10-12 days in advance about their requirements. This time we did not get any message. So we prepared a good batting track. Two days before the match,we got the message

that they want a turning wicket.Wicket was already prepared hard with good binding. Whatever possible to do now was done, like no watering, cutting of grass at zero level and very little rolling," Naik wrote in the letter a copy of which has been obtained by Hindustan Times.

"Team management wanted us to water only good length area one day

Chelsea in danger of losing aura at home: Thierry Henry LONdON, OctOber 30 (iaNS): French football great Thierry Henry has warned English Premier League (EPL) champions Chelsea saying they are in danger of losing their fear factor after losing two matches at home this season. Chelsea currently lie in 15th position in the EPL with just 11 points from their opening 10 games and have already lost more matches -- five -- than they did in the whole of last season.

"At the moment, teams are no longer scared of playing Chelsea. They have seen the likes of Crystal Palace and Southampton win at Stamford Bridge (stadium) and others believe they can do the same," Henry wrote in his column in The Sun on Thursday. "Liverpool lost their Anfield (home stadium) invincibility when Arsenal won the league title on the final day of the season in 1989 -- and they have struggled to get it back," the French-

man, who scored 175 EPL goals for Arsenal during an eight-year spell, added.

"Chelsea have to make sure the same thing does not happen to them and the only way they can do that is by putting a long winning run together."

The worst start by any reigning champions in the EPL era has left head coach Jose Mourinho fighting to save his job ahead of Saturday's crucial clash against Liverpool at the Stamford Bridge.

And Henry thinks Mourinho has earned the right to be given time to arrest Chelsea's alarming slump. The former New York Red Bulls and Barcelona forward insisted there is no sense in sacking the Portuguese tactician that put the Blues "on the football map". Chelsea find themselves 11 points behind league leaders Manchester City heading into this weekend fixtures as they look to save their disastrous season.

before the match. We as curators felt it is not advisable as two different shades will be seen. Also BCCI curator Mr. Dhiraj Parsana adviced us not to put water."

Naik also alleged that Bharat Arun had misbehaved with his assistant Ramesh Mhamunkar. The 70-yearold asserted that such incidents have the potential to sour relations between the BCCI and the state asso-

ciations.

"After the first innings Mr Ravi Shastri said to me 'Well done Sudhir, very good wicket' to which I said thanks. Then he abused me and went in the dressing room. We also have a complaint against Mr Bharat Arun Kumar also. He was after my assistant Mr. Ramesh Mhamunkar and coaxing him to put water on the pitch. On the day he started firing him saying” you don’t listen to me, I have been calling you since yesterday night.Why aren’t you receiving my call?," the former right-handed batsman wrote.

"I would like to ask managment, who is Mr Bharat Arun Kumar and what right does he have to fire my assistant? His job is to coach bowlers, immediately after Mr Ravi Shastri abused me, I went and informed the incident to Mr Dilip Vengsakar (Mumbai Cricket Association vicepresident) and Prof RS Shetty (game development manager, BCCI). Such trends will spoil the harmony between Associations and BCCI. I request you both to reprimand both Mr Ravi Shastri and Mr Bharat Arun," he concluded.

Captain Kenguruse memorial football tournament Our Correspondent Kohima | October 30

Inspector General Assam Rifles (North) is all set to organize Captain Kenguruse Memorial Football tournament from November 23 to 30 this year.

History of Nagaland is replete with tales of valour and gallantry. Even in the modern era, sons of Nagaland have proved their mettle against formidable odds, a release received here stated.

The award of Mahavir Chakra to Captain Kenguruse also epitomizes the same heroism, the release stated adding that to ensure that the name of this brave son of the soil lives on ‘forever” in the memory of the younger generation, Inspector General Assam Rifles (North) under the aegis of Headquarter 3 Corps proposes to initiate the origination of a yearly football tournament in the name of this gallant son of Nagaland.

It is envisaged that the tournament will, over the years, become the premier

sporting event of the state, second only to the “Hornbill Festival.”

To give an all Nagaland profile and ensure widespread popularity, two teams per district will participate in the competition.

Inspector General Assam Rifles (North) under the aegis of Nagaland Football Association (NFA) as the principal organizers will be responsible for the entire event which will be conducted over a period of seven days.

To make certain that the tournament is staged as a premier event; the awards would be commensurate with the leading tournaments of the state.

There will be a silver trophy to the winning team. Total prize money has been set at Rs. 5 lakh. There will also be individual awards for best player, golden boot, best custodian etc.

The Capt Kenguruse, MVC Memorial Football Tournament will combine the valor of Captain Kengruse, with the love of football.

FIFA candidate denies role in punishing protesting athletes

WaSHiNGtON, OctO ber 30 (reuterS): FIFA presidential candidate Sheikh Salman bin Ebrahim Al Khalifa denied on Thursday he had ever been involved in investigating and prosecuting athletes active in Bahrain's democracy protests in 2011.

Britain's Guardian newspaper cited on Tuesday a 2011 Bahrain News Agency article stating that Salman, who is now president of the

Asian Football Confederation (AFC), had been appointed to "lead the investigation committee". Since announcing on Monday that he will run for FIFA president, Salman has faced strident criticism from human rights groups who say he had local football players arrested, detained, abused, tortured and publicly humiliated during the protests while he was head of the Bahrain Football Association.

"Recent allegations are

entirely false and categorically denied by Sheikh Salman bin Ebrahim Al Khalifa," he said in a statement.

"While it was proposed that Sheikh Salman lead a factfinding committee in relation to the events of 2011, that committee was never formally established and never conducted any business whatsoever." "Sheikh Salman had absolutely no involvement in the identification, investigation, prosecution or mistreat-

ment of any individuals, as has been alleged," it said.

Salman, 49, is expected to win the bulk of support among the 47 members of the AFC in the race to lead FIFA, which has been reeling since May when the United States indicted several FIFA officials for bribery, money laundering and wire fraud.

Swiss authorities are also investigating the decision to award the 2018 and 2022 World Cups to Russia and

Qatar. Bahrain was swept by protests during the 2011 Arab Spring uprisings in which the Shi'ite majority demanded political reforms from the Sunni Muslim ruling family.

The Bahraini, who is closely allied with Kuwait's Sheikh Ahmad Al-Fahad AlSabah, one of the most powerful men in international sports politics and a key figure in the Olympic movement, is one of seven candidates to head FIFA.

the NSEAOA Rejoinder

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he NGHSSEA is constrained to issue this press release in the interest of the general public and to safeguard the smooth educational process under the department of school education in the light of the Nagaland School Administrative Officers Association (NSEAOA)rejoinder to NGHSSEA which appeared in the local daily newspaper on 25th October 2015.

To put the record straight the NGHSSEA is in favour of proper streamlining of the school Education Department between the three main stake holders of the department- Primary Teachers, Graduate Teachers and Post Graduate Teachers. The government can make proper study and initiate bifurcation of the department to bring efficiency and better management of government schools. However, the NGHSSEA strongly feels that government should reconsider the contemplated notification to create two independent heads in 41 GHSS in NagalandPrincipal as head of class 11 & 12 and Headmaster as the head of classes up to 10th standard in the same school. It is the stand of NGHSSEA that two independent heads under one and the same School would be disastrous for educational process as two separate parallel schedule of school morning assembly, daily academic activities, exams, sports and management of limited ministerial staff would create conflict between the two heads.

Even when the Directorate of school education itself function with one head of the department, where is the logic of creating two parallel independent heads under one GHSS which is a small government establishment comes from. It will result in total chaos in the conduct of academic activities. Taking into consideration the academic career of students NGHSSEA requested the government to first make proper study of the implementation aspect at school level before issuing such contemplated notification. The NGHSSEA strongly feels that educational process and the academic career of students should never be compromised while trying to pacify certain situation.

The NGHSSEA is shocked at the statement of the NSEAOA which is supposed to be matured and unbiased organisation, but have instead issued divisive and exclusive statement, propagating and advocating creation of two administrative heads under one School. Whereas in the real sense as a Nagaland School Education Administrative Officers Association we expect such matured association which is composed of all the high ranking officials in the Department to be upholding the interest of Students, Primary Teachers, Graduate Teachers, Post Graduate Teachers, Ministerial staff in all the Schools, Officers and staff from all the Inspectorate Offices from all the districts and all the Establishment staff and Officers working at the Directorate of School Education.

To quote NSEAOA statement “… as far as the site compound and infrastructures ( 41 GHSS) are concerned everything belong to GHS some few rooms extension for them …..” the NGHSSEA wonder whether there is school within GHSS. There are different types of government schools in Nagaland- primary, middle, high school and higher secondary school.

NGHSSEA is deeply perturbed at the intention of the NSEAOA to divide the government schools. The Association feels that much cannot be expected from such sectarian officer.

All responsible officers should make effort to take the department forward at par with the rest of the states. Nagaland is a resource scare state as such, we must all work to strengthen our education system to provide compatible quality education to the upcoming generations.

NGHSSEA feels that it should be made known to the Government that NSEAOA does not include other Administrative officers such as Higher secondary officers, Officers from Planning Section, Officers from Language section, and Ex-cadres Officers working under the same School Education department.

Further, NSEAOA should stop issuing warning to NGHSSEA, for such warning cannot silence an association which is comprise of Teachers.

NGHSSEA feel that, as the only recognised registered service association in the department of school education, it is our responsibility to contribute our idea in matter of policies which directly affects the students. NSEAOA nomenclature is misleading as it is not inclusive of all the officers of school education department. It is the sincere opinion of the NGHSSEA that NSEAOA makes proper verification of the work load and syllabus standard of the higher secondary section and stop making unnecessary statement in the public domain which is unbecoming of the so called ‘educators’ and ‘teachers’.

On the issue of school education department, NGHSSEA feels that we need to move ahead along with the rest of the country. The New National Education Policy is expected by this year end. NGHSSEA strongly feels that government may consider streamlining the education department keeping in mind the three section i.e, Primary Teachers comprising of about 60% of the total strength, Graduate Teachers and Post Graduate teachers. The conflict between these three sections can harm the education process. The department may also consider setting up a “High Power Committee” to consider total bifurcation of these three sections with the existing man power and infrastructure in a time-bound approach.

Kelhikha Kenye president Liyalo Apon vice president Chungngam Konyak general secretary Limawabang Ao asst. General secretary Vesezu Thakro press secretary Aienla P Lkr finance secretary Dr. Bijano Murry treasurer

Article 371 A of the constitution of India in respect of “ownership and transfer of land and its resources” in the state of Nagaland

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he annals of recent Naga history manifest the indisputable revelation that the unity and solidarity of the Naga tribes as an ethnic group of people came about because of their subordination to the British as their common authority and the onset of Christianity. The British protected the Nagas from exploitation by outsiders by barricading the Naga Hills District with the passage of the Bengal Eastern Frontier Regulation of 1873, commonly known as ILP (Inner Line Permit) Regulation. Though the British adopted the policy of establishing rule of law for the security of their colonial interests, the predominant native institutions of the Nagas were mostly left intact. The Naga Hills District was excluded from the operation of the British codes of law and the Nagas continued to administer themselves under their chiefs and headmen according to native customs and traditions without official interference. All these consolidated the unique identity of the Nagas as an exclusive entity.

The British policy of non-interference in the internal affairs of the Nagas had the effect of the government recognising the traditional system of land ownership of the Nagas. The Memorandum submitted by the Naga Club to the Simon Commission during its visit to Kohima in January 1929 contains inter alia the following statements: “Though our land at present is within the British territory, government has always recognised our private rights in it; but if we are forced to enter the Council all these rights may be extinguished by the unsympathetic council,... We also much fear the introduction of foreign laws and customs to supersede our own customary laws which we now enjoy. For all the above reasons, we pray that the British government will continue to safeguard our rights against all encroachments from other people”.

The Simon Commission’s Report on the tribal people inter alia stated that “They do not ask for self-determination, but for security of land tenure, freedom in the pursuit of their traditional methods of livelihood and the reasonable exercise of their ancestral customs”. Accordingly, the Provincial Governor under the Government of India Act, 1935, was vested with discretionary powers in the administration of excluded areas inhabited by tribal people including the Naga Hills. In 1937, the Governor of Assam prescribed revised rules for the administration of justice and police in the Naga Hills District, presently operational as “Rules for the Administration of Justice and Police in Nagaland, 1937”.

The Advisory Committee of the Constituent Assembly on tribal areas failed to arrive at any agreement with the Nagas on the future constitutional arrangements in independent India. However, the Nine-Points Agreement was worked out between the Naga National Council and the Governor of Assam, Sir Akbar Hydari, in June 1947. The preamble to the Agreement read as “That the right of the Nagas to develop themselves according to their freely expressed wishes is recognised.”

Point No. 4 stated “That land with all its resources in the Naga Hills should not be alienated to a non-Naga without the consent of the Naga National Council.” The agreement was emphatic in Point No. 3 “That no laws passed by the Provincial or Central Legislature which would materially affect the terms of this agreement or the religious practices of the Nagas, shall have legal force in the Naga Hills without the consent of the Naga National Council”.

The Reforming Committee of the Naga National Council wanted a separate administrative unit to be set up for the Nagas in keeping with their traditions and customs intact within the Constitution of India. According-

ly, the first Naga People’s Convention represented by different Naga tribes from the Naga Hills and Tuensang area of NEFA assembled in Kohima in August 1957, and resolved to demand the integration of the Naga Hills of Assam and Tuensang Division of NEFA into a single administrative unit; which materialised when Parliament passed The Naga Hills-Tuensang Area Act, 1957, coming into effect from 1 December 1957. As a result of the second and third Naga Peoples’ Conventions of May 1958 and October 1959 respectively, the 16 Points Agreement was reached on 30 July 1960 between the Naga Peoples’ Convention and the Govt. of India for the establishment of a separate Naga State within the Indian Union.

The Lok Sabha Debates which took place in August 1960 reveal inter alia the following far-sighted statements made by the then Prime Minister, Shri Jawaharlal Nehru: “Our policy has always been to give the fullest autonomy and opportunity of self-development to the Naga people, without interfering in any way in their internal affairs or way of life....It is hoped, therefore, that there will be no room for misunderstanding in future about the Govt. of India’s intention and what they propose to do to implement the understanding reached during the recent discussion....I take this opportunity to express our satisfaction at the agreement reached with the Naga leaders.... the agreement arrived at is an agreement between the Government of India and the representatives of the Naga Peoples’ Convention.”

The State of Nagaland Act, 1962, created Nagaland as the 16th State of the Indian Union, and the Constitution (Thirteenth Amendment) Act, 1962, inserted Article 371A making special provision with respect to the State of Nagaland; both the Acts of Parliament coming into effect from 1st December 1963.

Point No.7 of the 16 Points Agreement in re-

spect of “ownership and transfer of land and its resources” finds its enacted expression in Article 371A (1)(a)(iv) as follows: “(1) Notwithstanding anything in this Constitution, (a) no Act of Parliament in respect of(iv) ownership and transfer of land and resources, shall apply to the State of Nagaland unless the Legislative Assembly of Nagaland by a resolution so decide;”.

The Parliamentary Debates in August 1962 on the abovementioned Bills/Acts reveal the following statements of Shri Jawaharlal Nehru: “We had to incorporate in it an agreement arrived at with the representatives of the Naga Peoples’ Convention, ...We were not writing a full Constitution for the State, but rather putting in this agreement that we had, and that introduced some special features which otherwise would not have been there. .... Their charter is the Constitution of India plus this Bill.....reference have been made even here that land in Nagaland will only vest in the new State.... Anyhow, it is for the people of Nagaland to make their rules about their land.”

“Notwithstanding anything in this Constitution” is a non-obstante clause which Parliament adopted as a legislative device to give overriding powers to Article 371A over contrary provisions that may be found in the Constitution of India in respect of ownership and transfer of land and its resources in the State of Nagaland.

Article 371G makes special provision with respect to the State of Mizoram on the subject of “ownership and transfer of land” as follows: “Notwithstanding anything in this Constitution, (a) No Act of Parliament in respect of(iv) ownership and transfer of land, shall apply to the State of Mizoram unless the Legislative Assembly of the State of

Mizoram by a resolution so decides: Interpretation of Articles 371A and 371G makes it very evident and explicit that no Act of Parliament on the subject of ownership and transfer of resources arising out of land applies to the State of Nagaland, but the same Act would apply to the State of Mizoram.

According to Black’s Law Dictionary: Ownership is “collection of rights to use and enjoy property; the complete dominion, title, or proprietary right in a thing or claim” Land is “the material of the earth, whatever may be the ingredients of which it is composed, whether soil, rock, or other substance” Natural resources are “any material in its native state which when extracted has economic value; timberland, oil and gas wells, ore deposits, and other products of nature that have economic value. The term includes not only timber, gas, oil, coal, minerals, lakes and submerged lands, but also, features which supply a human need and contribute to the health, welfare and benefit of a community, and are essential to the well-being thereof...”

According the Halsbury’s Laws of England, “Land includes any ground, soil or earth,... and all mines and minerals beneath it.”

In the light of the above historical events and facts, constitutional developments, and legal concepts and interpretations, Article 371A de facto and de jure recognises the State of Nagaland in respect of its land and its resources as a separate legal entity outside the federal structure of the Indian Union.

The essence of Article 371A in the context of “land and its resources” is the vesting of the right of eminent domain on the State of Nagaland. It is the permanent dominion and the superior power of the State of Nagaland over all its land and its resources.

Compiled By P. Leonard Aier Principal, City Law College, Dimapur

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

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Crafting a Symphony of

Jewellery Nzano L. Odyuo is well known in the Nagaland music circuit. She is a brilliant pianist and a music teacher by profession. What most people don’t know, however, is that she is the creator of the vibrant Lorenzas Jewellery. So sit back, and read all about her passion and find out what turned this incredibly gifted musician into a jewellery designer.

“A lot of imagination with a creative touch takes a design from good to great”

Akangchila Longchar Nzano L. Odyuo rom playing perfect piano notes to crafting minimal, clean and colourful jewellery, Nzano L. Odyuo is woman extraordinaire. As a classical pianist, she taught music in schools, in Maharashtra, for three years and returned home in 2012. She is presently teaching at the Symphony School of Music, Kohima.

Nzano is not formally trained in jewellery design but her passion for jewellery led her to establish Lorenzas Jewellery, adding another profession to her already busy schedule as a music teacher. Looking at her work, it is quite an astonishing fact that she started making jewellery only about a year ago.

The moniker “Loren-

“One desire of “Lorenzas” is to enhance the beauty of every woman” zas” is a combination of four names - Nzano, her mother, and her two sisters. Inspired by her mother, she dedicates “Lorenzas” to her beloved mother, late Loshumlo, who she describes as “a woman so beautiful in and out, with a loving soul”.

As a child, Nzano was interested in collecting jewellery. Her first memory is of her school teacher who used to wear big long earrings. The sight of the shimmery crystals dangling on

her teacher’s ears fascinated and distracted Nzano to no end.

Sharing how she started creating jewellery, Nzano recollects how, while browsing through the World Wide Web one fine day, she came across a website that sells jewellery making supplies.

Within a week, she had the items on her table. What began as a plan to make a couple of earrings for herself, ended up as around 60 pairs, in just one week! This

significant achievement, in turn, encouraged her to take the work more seriously.

Nzano’s abilities as a designer are both impressive and inspiring. She describes her style of jewellery as versatile, claiming that one can wear it comfortably on any occasion. Every piece of jewellery she makes inspires her to create and craft the next one. She calls it ‘an unending process of modification’.

For this designer, the

only difficulty in her line of works is ‘time’, and every now and then, she struggles to balance the two professions. Nevertheless, her passion for mastery and creativity – as an artiste - keeps her moving forward, and she enjoys the balancing act.

Nzano is a true visionary. She believes that jewellery making is a viable profession in Nagaland, with a lucrative market; provided that one is not lazy. Also, for someone who is interested

or just getting started, in jewellery design, the best advice the designer offers is to keep the price affordable. No wonder, Lorenzas jewelleries are available at an affordable bracket of Rs 150 to Rs. 550. She adds that nothing comes easy if you want to be successful, “it demands a lot of hard work and dedication since we live in a competitive world".

This tireless perfectionist even feels the need to work harder, saying “I have to be

one step ahead of others to reach a decent level.”

Even after her accomplishment as a musician, she does not make the mistake of considering herself as the best. She explains, “I am not the best, because if I am, there won’t be people for me to compete with and there won’t be any room for improvement.”

Being very new in the jewellery designing market, Lorenzas Jewellery does not have an exclusive outlet yet,

Nzano’s creations are available at the Connect Studio (Dimapur), Gravity, (Kohima) and Kapraa (Kohima).

And for jewellery lovers, fret not for Lorenzas will be on showcase at the upcoming Hornbill Festival. In the words of the designer herself, “new varied designs at affordable prices”.

So, whether it’s our traditional Mekhala or a local designer gown, let Lorenzas Jewellery add the finishing touch to your look.

opens first floral boutique in Nagaland Students of Eastern Academy Higher Secondary School presenting an instrumental piece at the Parents’ Day celebration held on October 30. (Morung Photo)

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ADC Medziphema, Sara Jamir, Proprietor Khetoli Shohe and Toholi Dokhu and others guest during the inauguration of ‘The Secret Garden & Gifts’ shop, a franchise of ‘Ferns n Petals’ located near Dhobinala Junction in Dimapur, Nagaland on Friday, October 30, 2015.

The shop is opened

by Khetoli Shohe and Toholi Dokhu and ‘Ferns n Petals’ are located across different part of the country.

(Morung Photo)

Louis Tomlinson kicked out of hotel

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ouis Tomlinson was kicked out of his hotel room. The One Direction star was reportedly removed from the Malmaison hotel in Newcastle at four in the morning after he and pals returned from a night out in the city and trashed the room. A source said: ''Louis was having a lot of drinks at Digital, which is a favourite with students on the Toon.

A vodka and lemonade only costs a

quid. ''He went back to the Malmaison with a bottle of booze and two friends. But they were kicked out at 4am by security who were aware of the incident and were absolutely furious.'' Louis and his pals were then taken by a car to the band's tour bus.

The insider added: ''He ran out of the hotel carrying all of his clothes and another bottle of booze. A waiting car drove him to the band's tour

bus. ''He seemed to think it was a right joke but it's pretty disrespectful. He didn't seem too worried though.'' Whilst Louis was supposed to be staying at the pricey hotel - where a suit costs nearly £200 a night - his bandmates, Niall Horan, Liam Payne and Harry Styles were staying in another hotel. The insider told The Sun newspaper: ''Louis is partying hard at the moment.''

Four held for manhandling media persons at Harbhajan wedding

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unjab Police have arrested four bouncers who allegedly manhandled media persons covering the wedding events of Indian cricketer Harbhajan Singh and his actress bride Geeta Basra, an official said on Friday.

The case was registered after the upset media persons staged a sit-in outside the reception venue in Jalandhar city, 150 km from Chandigarh, demanding immediate arrest of the four bouncers. The mandhandling allegedly took place late on Thursday evening.

"We have arrested four bouncers. These include Kuldip, Gurpreet, Navjot and Bawan," a police official told IANS here. After the alleged incident, Harbhajan came out of the house and apologised on behalf of the bouncers.

He pleaded with media, mostly camera persons of TV channels and photographers of media publications, not to pursue the matter further.

The media persons alleged that the bouncers manhandled them, and took away and broke their cameras and equipment while they were filming events at the high-profile

wedding of off-spinner Harbhajan Singh with Bollywood actress Geeta Basra.

"We registered a case following a complaint from the media persons. We are investigating the matter," a Punjab Police officer told the media here. "We had instructions from Harbhajan that media should not be allowed inside the house as a lot of VIP guests and celebrities were to arrive," one of the bouncers claimed.

Harbhajan Singh, fondly called 'Bhajji', married his long-time friend Geeta Basra on Thursday near this Punjab town. He belongs to Jalandhar city.

Batting legend Sachin Tendulkar and his wife Anjali, and founder and chairperson of the Reliance Foundation Nita Ambani, who is also the owner of Indian Premier League (IPL)

Twenty20 team Mumbai Indians, for whom Harbhajan plays, were among the dignitaries at the wedding.

While Geeta was wearing a red 'lehenga', designed by Archana Kochhar, Bhajji adorned a sherwani and red turban.

Bhajji drove in for the wedding in his black Hummer SUV. Captain of the limited overs Indian team, Mahendra Singh Dhoni was conspicuously absent from the wedding. But cricketers Parthiv Patel, R.P. Singh and Pragyan Ojha were among those who were present. "I am feeling great, very special day of my life," the 35-year-old cricketer told reporters.

The wedding reception will be held in a five-star hotel in Delhi on November 1 and is likely to be attended by celebrities from cricket and Bollywood, a family member told IANS.

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Sania-Martina storm into WTA semis

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SINGAPORE, OCTOBER 30 (IANS): Reigning Wimbledon champions Sania Mirza and Martina Hingis earned their third consecutive win to top the red group and enter the semifinals of the year-ending $7 million WTA Finals being played at the Singapore Indoor Stadium here on Friday.

Following their victories in the opening two round robin matches earlier this week, the Indo-Swiss tennis combine came up with another top-class performance to beat Hungarian-French fourth seeds Tímea Babos and Kristina Mladenovic 6-4, 7-5 in one and a half hours.

Playing on hard courts, Sania, who won the prestigious tournament last year with Zimbabwe's Cara Black, and Martina earned five breakpoint opportunities in the first set. They converted one which was enough to seal the set and take the lead in the contest.

Timea and Kristina came back stron-

ger in the second set but the reigning US Open champions once again broke the fourth seeds to win the tie and comprehensively enter the semifinals.

The top seeded Sania and Martina, the only pair in the tournament to have not lost a set, will take on Chinese Taipei third seeds Chan Hao-ching and Chan Yungjan in the last four round. The Chan sisters finished second in the white group.

The WTA Finals is an annual event played by the top-8 players/pairs of the year who are divided into two round robin groups -- red and white. The top-2 of each group progresses to the semifinals and the following winners to the finals.

The championship is generally considered the fifth most prestigious event on the women's tour after the four Grand Slam tournaments. It also has the largest prize money and ranking points after the Grand Slams.

Muguruza outlasts Kvitova at WTA finals SINGAPORE, OCTOBER 30 (REUTERS): Garbine Muguruza continued her dream debut at the WTA Finals by completing round robin play with a perfect 3-0 record to advance to the semi-finals after a hard fought 6-4 4-6 7-5 victory over Petra Kvitova on Friday.

By topping the White Group, the Spaniard set up a showdown against Poland's Agnieszka Radwanska while Kvitova (1-2) will be banking on her already eliminated Czech Fed Cup team mate Lucie Safarova (0-2) to beat Angelique Kerber to help her advance.

Germany's Kerber (1-1) only needs to secure a set in Friday's second match to book a last four berth against Red Group winner Maria Sharapova but Muguruza was spared the agony of relying on others by claiming a third straight triumph.

"It's amazing to reach the semi-finals," Wimbledon finalist Muguruza said in a courtside interview. "To be here is a great payoff for an amazing year and hopefully I can continue winning and

playing like this."

The right-handed Spaniard had grown accustomed to receiving left-handed serves in a group containing a trio of southpaws and immediately forged three break points in the opening game that Kvitova did well to survive unscathed.

The reprieve was shortlived, however, and Muguruza edged ahead when the pair traded three consecutive breaks in the middle of the set and the recent China Open winner raced through the eighth game to move 5-3 up.

Kvitova sent down backto-back aces to ensure Muguruza would need to serve for the set and the world number three forced the Czech into a return error to claim the set 6-4 and ensure she would at least advance from the pool as a top-two finisher.

The second set turned into a war of attrition as both players coughed up point after point on their fragile second serves to exchange six breaks in the first seven games before Muguruza ended the sequence to hold in the eighth. The 22-year-old

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Our Correspondent Kohima | October 30

Venuzo Dawhuo and Vechita Khesoh today emerged the champions of the middleweight and heavyweight category respectively of the ongoing Naga Wrestlemania 4 (King of the Ring Series 2015) organized by 3E Nagaland under the aegis of Nagaland Wrestling Association and Angami Sports’ Association.

In middleweight category, Venuzo of Thenyizu village downed

Kevizhakho Suokhrie in the finals to emerge the champion title.

He pocketed a cash prize of Rs. 50,000 alongwith champion belt and citation.

Runner-up Kevizhakho Suokhrie of Jotsoma village pocketed a cash prize of Rs. 30,000.

Semi finalists Nlumrai Hegwang of Mpai village and Kuzoto Phesao of Suthozu village also awarded with Rs. 10,000 each.

Other middleweight wrestlers who have qualified for the King of the Ring Championship includes; Rükusü Lohe, Neimeyietuo Sechü, Vekuyi Medeo, Kewe Mero, Neitsilie Zhünyü, Vizobeilie Punyü, Kudovo

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2015 IPL contributed Rs 11.5 billion to India's GDP: BCCI

Winner of Heavyweight category (LEFT) and the Middleweight category (RIGHT) with ASA president Neisievilie Lhousa and 3E Nagaland officials.

King of the Ring Championship today

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dropped her racket and let out a yelp of pain when she turned her ankle in the ninth game and while her movement appeared unaffected, her choice of shot and accuracy faltered as she allowed Kvitova to level with another break.

Both players continued to struggle on serve in the decider as the pair racked up a match total of 15 combined breaks between them, the last arriving in the 11th game of the set when Muguruza moved 6-5 ahead on Kvitova's backhand error.

Despite finally gaining an advantage, Muguruza needed to dig deep to prevent the contest from going to a third set tiebreak, maintaining her composure as Kvitova staved off three match points to seal the contest on her fourth with a backhand volley.

"It was crazy right, oh my gosh," Muguruza added.

"Petra is an amazing player and she was obviously playing great. I was so nervous and she made sure I had to concentrate and give it my best and I can't be happier with this ending."

Vasa, P Havei, Vetazo Veswuh and Kekhriekolie Khawakhrie.

In heavyweight category, Vechita Khesoh of Yoruba village defeated Zasevikho Meyatsu in the finals and pocketed a cash prize of Rs. 50,000 including champion belt and citation. Runner –up Zasevikho Meyatsu of Mezoma village pocketed a cash prize of Rs. 30,000.

Semi finalists Keneisevi Meyase of Sechü Zubza and Keduovilie Zumu of Tuophema village carried a cash prize of Rs. 10,000 each.

The other heavyweight wrestlers who have qualified for the King of the Ring Championship include; Besühveto Chüzho,

Kekhriezo Nagi, Abijah Swüro, Kikruvilie Zumu.

Meanwhile, the special seriesJunior Championship and final series- King of the Ring Championship will take place on October 31 from 10: 00 AM onwards.

Junior championship will play first with 16 wrestlers.

Altogether, 52 wrestlers (30 lightweight, 14 middleweight and 8 heavyweight) will vie for the King of the Ring Championship.

Parliamentary secretary for youth resources & sports, state lotteries & music task force Khriehu Liezietsu will grace the final series as chief guest.

NEW DELHI, OCTOBER 30 (IANS): The 2015 Indian Premier League (IPL) contributed Rs 11.5 billion ($182 million) to India's Gross Domestic Product (GDP), the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) said on Friday.

The BCCI appointed KPMG Sports Advisory Group to undertake a survey on the economic impact generated by the IPL on the economy of India, which brought forward the figures. IPL 2015 consisted of eight franchises that played 60 matches over 44 days in 13 host venues of 12 cities across the country. As many as 193 cricketers took part in the tournament that attracted 1.71 million spectators at the venues, the BCCI statement added.

"The total economic output associated with IPL matches in India for 2015 is estimated at INR 26.5 billion ($418 million).

This is the aggregate value of all transactions that took place as a direct, indirect or induced effect of the economic activity of the 2015 matches. Hosting an IPL match also adds value and revenue to the econo-

my of the state," BCCI said.

"The 2015 season, saw around 20 percent of attendees visiting from cities other than the host city. Also notable were international visitors primarily from the United Kingdom, Australia and South Africa."

IPL matches directly affected the economy of India in a variety of ways, according to the survey. The key benefits and opportunities that arose were employment generation across sectors, tourism development, support of tier two cities providing key media exposure and development of cricket and sport participation across the country. "It is inspiring to know that IPL has had such a positive impact on India's economy; the contribution of Rs 11.5 billion to India's GDP through a 60-day event is surely testament to the tournament's success. We look forward to redefine these benchmarks through the upcoming seasons of the IPL and empowering the nation's economy through our future endeavours," IPL chairman Rajeev Shukla said.

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Lewis Hamilton sees no reason to help Rosberg

MEXICO CITY, OCTOBER 30 (REUTERS): Triple world champion Lewis Hamilton said he saw little reason to try and help Mercedes team mate Nico Rosberg beat Ferrari's Sebastian Vettel and finish runner-up in the Formula One standings.

The Briton also told reporters at the Mexican Grand Prix that the two drivers had not discussed their first corner coming together at last weekend's U.S. Grand Prix or a hattossing incident before the podium

ceremonies. "We haven't spoken, not that I think we really need to," said Hamilton, who won his 10th race of the season in Texas last Sunday to clinch his third title. "The team has not asked me to support him...as I'm here to win the race. "The team have won the constructors' championship so I think from here on there's not really a huge benefit to the team for me to start helping. We'll see what (motorsport director) Toto (Wolff) wants me to do."

Rosberg is four points behind

Vettel with three races remaining and, after three wins and seven second places in 16 races so far, should be able to overtake his four times champion compatriot.

Asked why he saw no need for talks to clear the air, Hamilton said: "I'm very easy-going and so I never really have any problems. "I think Toto feels that he needs to perhaps sit with Nico to see where his head's at. Obviously they don't want any tension in the team. "Generally we do often come together and just

keep it transparent... I'm sure we will sit down and see what Nico's feeling and whatever emotions he has and try and dilute them and move on."

Rosberg had started on pole in Austin but Hamilton had the inside line into the first corner and the two banged wheels, with the German pushed wide and down into fourth place.

He recovered to retake the lead but then gifted the race win, and championship, to Hamilton when Players in action at the ongoing 23rd Loyem Memorial Senior Soccer Open Championship. On he made a late mistake while leading. Friday, Hongpong XI defeated Skylark 5-1, while Gold Star FC Bazaar ‘A’ trashed 3rd NAP FC XI 7-0.

Pune maintain top spot with 1-1 draw against Goa

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GOA, OCTOBER 30 (AGENCIES): FC Goa could only muster a 1-1 draw against FC Pune City in a seventh round Indian Super League (ISL) fixture at the Fatorda Stadium in Goa on Friday. An own goal by Roger Johnson (46') broke the deadlock before Eugeneson Lyndoh (64') rescued a point for the away side.

As many as six changes were in order for FC Goa as the injured Darryl Duffy, Victorino Fernandes ,Raju Gaikwad, Pranoy Halder, Narayan Das and Laxmikant Kattimani made way for Joaquim Abranches, Romeo Fernandes, Mandar Rao Dessai, Thongkhosiem Haokip, Lucio and Elinton Andrade.

The home side played with Lucio, Gregory Arnolin and Luciano Sobrosa as a part of their back three.

Mandar Rao Dessai and Romeo Fernandes started in an unfamiliar role of full-

backs. The visitors made three changes with Roger Johnson, Dharmaraj Ravanan and Lenny Rodrigues back into the starting eleven. An inch perfect through ball from Leo Moura saw Haokip through on goal in the 10th minute and the 22-year old’s chip past Steve Simoenson almost trickled into an empty net until Roger Johnson raced

back to clear it. Seconds later, Romeo Fernandes’ neat feet at the right saw an inviting cross unattended to by a Blue shirt.

It was one way traffic as Joaquim Abranches got on the end of a Sobrosa’s through ball but his shot was rushed and didn’t test the custodian. In the 22nd minute, Mandar Rao Dessai thunderstruck the cross

bar after cutting on to his right foot. His pile driver beat Simoenson but could not cross the line.

The home team should have earned a penalty when Lucca’s corner-kick was handled inside the box

by Sanli but the referee ignored the appeals.

The score-line remained 0-0 at half-time.

The second half got off to a flyer as a Roger Johnson own goal put the hosts ahead in the 46th minute.

Jonathan Lucca’s curling cross towards the far post found Romeo, whose shot was trickled into the back of his own net by Johnson.

Seconds later, a defensive lapse by FC Goa saw Nicky Shorey's cross into the box which found Uche who cannot get a strong touch under pressure from Arnolin. The ball gets past Andrade and comes off the far post and into Andrade's hands.

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