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sit investigation into fuel adulteration is ‘progressing’

CBI probe demand into fuel adulteration issue gains strength

Dimapur Police appeals citizens to cooperate

Dimapur, OctOber 2 (mexN): The Special Investigation Team (SIT) set up to look into the fuel adulteration issue brewing in Nagaland State has arrested a total of 16 persons so far in connection with the case, and is interrogating all individuals connected to the case.

The SIT, formed in the wake of growing public demands for investigation into the matter, has collected a total of 73 samples from “sealed sites” and has dispatched them to Forensic Science Labs. Reports of few have been received.

During investigation, the SIT has also been able to trace the SK Oil found in these sites to “certain agencies” located across the State; necessary investigation on the matter is still underway. The origins of the solvents used for the fuel adulteration have also, reportedly, been traced to various petro chemical firms within and outside Nagaland State. Investigation on this matter is also underway.

These details were made known today through a detailed Press Note from the Additional Dy. Commissioner of Police/PRO, Dimapur, on behalf of the Office of the Commisioner of Police, Dimapur, Government of Nagaland.

It reassured the public that the SIT has “pro-

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gressed” with the case investigations “keeping the interest of the public sentiments at large and, with time, it is hopeful that justice will be done.” While noting that “considerable efforts and time has been dedicated for the case investigations and it continues to do so,” the Dimapur Police appealed to citizens to “cooperate and refrain from making unilateral conclusions while the matter is still under investigation.”

The clarification was made in the light of “allegations” made by the ‘Coordination Committee of Civil Society Organization on Fuel Adulteration’.

As the case unfurled The Dimapur Police stated that on June 27 this year, members of ACAUT Nagaland had reported fuel adulteration “operations” at six sites to the Dimapur district administration and police. Accordingly, informed their Press Note, the places were “raided” and “huge quantities of Hydro Carbons were seized from these sites which were found illegally stored and allegedly used for fuel adulteration.”

The hydrocarbons and the premises were “sealed in the interest of the investigation.” Two cases were registered at the West Police Station and Diphupur Police Station respectively.

On July 2 this year, informed the Dimapur Po-

suspected chemical solvent found at one of the fuel adulteration sites in Dimapur on June 27, 2016. (File Photo)

lice, the investigating team visited the sites to “draw samples” of the hydrocarbons “when it was observed that in two of the sites, seals were found breached and some quantities of Hydro Carbons had been drawn discreetly in an effort to destroy evidences.”

Subsequently, a third case was registered at the West Police Station and five persons were arrested in connection to the incident.

The arrested persons were remanded to police custody “till the furthest period.”

The investigation team then reportedly observed that the seizure memo was “drawn assessing the quantities of hydrocarbons based on the storage capacities of the containers, acoustic response elicited after banging on the tankers and not as per the quantities actually present.”

According to the Di-

Power woes: Damaged transformer pesters consumers

Alleges electrical dept of apathy Morung Express news Dimapur | October 2

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Commercial vehicles to keep off Dimapur roads on Oct 4

Supply shortage coupled with under-strength distribution set up continues to be the primary problems nagging the electricity sector in Nagaland state. While the former as a problem is as old as the Power department itself, the latter of late has taken centre stage and on set to become a huge liaAah,too high.let’s just bility soon if not addressed swacch bharat the drains. with earnestness.

As predicted by engineers of the Power department, the incidence rate of distribution transformers breaking down has drastically increased over the past couple of years with the number of breakdowns overtaking availability of replacements by a huge margin. It, in simple terms, means extended blackouts whenever transformers go kaput anywhere in the state.

In yet another clear display of an under-strength distribution network, at The Morung Express least three localities in DiPoll QuEsTion mapur have been without Vote on www.morungexpress.com electricity for over four days after a 500kVA transformer sMs your answer to 9862574165 broke down. The transDo you agree that an former in question broke inactive lifestyle is down on September 28 a leading cause for cutting off supply to parts of heart diseases in Duncan Basti, Supply colNaga society? ony and Landmark colony (formerly PWD).

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problem – it could not sustain the load demand of the affected areas. Subsequently, a second replacement was requisitioned and installed. It worked albeit on condition of load shedding.

While one official maintained the department is doing its best to restore normal supply, exasperated consumers of the affected areas have accused the department of irresponsibility and apathy. One consumer said that inquiries made with the complaints cell in concern were met with “inquire from the head office (Nagarjan)” response.

“I understand it is hard to get replacements. But the department should have been responsible enough to let the consumers know and understand the situation. No one is taking responsibility,” said the exasperated consumer, adding that the department was still to issue any public notice.

As regards the loadshedding, the consumer said that the lights came back on Sunday morning for around 5 minutes and then for another brief period around church time only to go off for most of the remaining day.

Repairing the damaged transformer, as per a department official, is likely to take another week. The official, while acknowledging the consumers’ plight, said that it is very difficult to find ready replacements in the 500kVA range. Stating that the stand-in 250kVA transformer was working, the official informed that load shedding will be imposed during the day and total shutdown during the night till the 500kVA transformed is restored.

mapur Police, the officer responsible for the seizure and sealing of the site in question has been “subjected to departmental enquiry.” The concerned duty personnel placed on guard of the sites were also “taken to task for dereliction of duties.” However, the Dimapur Police clarified that the said incident has “not in anyway” affected the investigation of the main case and, the “few quantities” of hydrocarbons “pilfered” from the site are “likely to be recovered.”

Meanwhile, in connection to the case registered at the Diphupar Police Station, the “re-assessment of the seized items in the sealed premises was necessitated owning to the non-quantified seizure list made initially,” stated the Dimapur Police. The re-assessment was conducted with the permission of the

Court in the presence of a Magistrate observing “all due legal procedure.” The re-drawn seizure memo was submitted to the Court and the same was taken into cognizance.

The release of the eight empty oil tankers has been done “in compliance of the Orders of the Court,” clarified the Police.

It also informed that the SIT filed at least six petitions at different dates against different accused persons in the Court through the office of the Public Prosecutor for the cancellation of their anticipatory bails. However, “these matters are the discretion of the Court,” the Dimapur Police reminded.

“The demands for the ‘re-arrest’ of the accused persons are not permissible unless the Court cancels the bails granted,” it reiterated.

Dimapur, OctOber 2 (mexN): Commercial vehicles in Dimapur have resolved to go off roads on October 4, 2016 to put pressure on the Nagaland State Government to bring in the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) for thorough investigation on the fuel adulteration racket as demanded by the Co-ordination Committee on Fuel Adulteration (CCoFA).

In separate press statements issued to the media on Saturday, All Nagaland Taxi Association, (ANTA) Dimapur Unit; Dimapur District Truck Welfare Trade Union (DDTDWTU) and the Dimapur District Pick Up Van Owner and Drivers’ Union (DDPODU) stated that the decision to keep off roads was to show solidarity and support the CCoFA’s demand.

The office of the DDTDWTU requested all its members to desist themselves from plying/driving on October 4 from 6AM to 6PM. It however said the appeal made is not mandatory and binding and purely voluntary. ANTA Dimapur Unit, on the other hand, directed all the taxi owners and drivers to go off road in the form of “Chaka Bandh.”

DDPODU, while expressing solidarity simply stated that it backed the “bandh call.”

The Dimapur District Auto Drivers Union (DDADU) has also reportedly convened a meeting on October 3 to decide on the same.

The CCoFA, consisting of various civil society organizations, had served a 15-day ultimatum to the State Government, with effect from September 23, demanding that CBI be brought in for thorough investigation on the fuel adulteration racket and to re-arrest all the alleged fuel adulteration kingpins.

In the event of failure by the State Government to fulfill the demand, the CCoFA had cautioned that the committee would enforce bandh on national highways within the State as it deemed fit.

CCoFA said the committee, formed by

a public resolution on September 10, 2016, met the State Chief Secretary on September 23, and submitted a memorandum containingtheresolutionsadoptedonSeptember10.

Since the ultimatum was served to the State Government, a number of civil organizations and student bodies have issued press statements, reiterating support and reminding the government of the demand.

No response has been forthcoming from the government. The 15-day ultimatum will end on October 8, 2016.

On the move behind the demand for CBI to investigate the fuel adulteration racket, a member of ACAUT Nagaland pointed out that the reason was because the “case was falling apart.”

“It’s not that we have lost confidence on the SIT constituted to probe into the case, but there are several indications that the case is falling apart,” the member suggested.

Further, there is also apprehension whether the SIT can probe into the angle of diversion of SK Oil without any interference, the ACAUT member stated.

DDCF backs CCoFA demand

Meanwhile, the Dimapur District Citizens Forum (DDCF) has demanded immediate “follow up action” to hand over the fuel adulteration case to the CBI as desired by CCoFA. “When such an important issue was highlighted by a non-governmental organization, the government should feel ashamed and take up the matter on top priority,” DDCF president, N Joseph Lemtur said in a press statement.

The DDCF also maintained that the petrol pump owners should be held equally accountable, as they had “sublet/leased their outlets to be used for unlawful activities.”

Reaffirming its support to the public resolution adopted on September 10, 2016, the Forum said it would fully support the CCoFA in its follow up actions of National Highway bandh call if the fuel adulteration case is not handed over to the CBI for “greater transparency and justice.”

Election with 33% reservation: CM assures Naga women

Dimapur, OctOber 2 (mexN): Nagaland Chief Minister, TR Zeliang on Sunday assured Naga women that the election to the municipal bodies/town councils will go ahead with the 33% women reservation as decided by the State Cabinet.

Media Cell, CMO in a press statement said members of Naga Mothers Association (NMA) and Joint Action Committee on Women Reservation (JACWR) had called on the Chief Minister at his official residence to extend appreciation for the bold step taken by

him and his cabinet colleagues on women reservation.

The NMA and JACWR members also apprised the Chief Minister on the importance of women reservation to various municipal bodies in the state.

In response, Zeliang told the women representatives that the State Government is firm on its decision and will go ahead as per the Cabinet resolution. He, however, informed that there may be delay on the election by a month or two since the election department has to com-

plete certain election modalities.

As per the government plan, the election was scheduled to be held in November but due to various technical problems, it would have to be postponed to either December or January 2017, he said.

The Chief Minister also suggested that that election could be held in phase manner- to conduct election in town where all the necessary formalities has been completed in the first phase, and gradually for other town where town council has been declared recently.

Meanwhile, Zeliang appealed to all concerned not to create misunderstanding out of the reservation issue, but to maintain cordial relationship and work together for the welfare of the state.

“Maintain cordial relationship, don’t create misunderstanding between man and woman out of this issue,” Zeliang told the women representatives, according to the CMO statement. He also called upon the women folks to choose efficient and suitable candidate for the betterment of the society.

supo the illustrator: 13-year old naga creating art forms Morung Express news Kohima | October 2

At 13 years of age, Supolepden (Supo) Kichu is a self taught figurative and fashion illustrator whose amazing talent of illustration, is hard to ignore. “I started drawing ever since I learnt how to hold a crayon in my hand!” says Kichu.

Illustration is a decorative visual art form; an art form many in Nagaland are yet to delve into, which is perhaps the reason why talented illustrators like Kichu are yet to gain recognition.

Kichu’s portfolio mostly focuses on Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show with all of his works sold out in days at a minimum rate. When asked about his obsession over Victoria’s Secret, Kichu mentions that his first impression of the show was quite the contrary. When he was in class 3, he saw the show for the first time and found it ‘the dumbest fashion show ever’ but after watching reruns of the show, he realized that the show was really creative, and slowly developed his

supo Kichu concentrating on an artwork. samples of the work of the young artist. (Morung Photo)

interest.

Kichu’s images are mostly done with markers, color pencils, pastels and water colors. Some of his art works, especially his illustrations of the Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show, are digitized and edited for a fresh look through Photoshop. Although he has not undergone any training or classes on art, Kichu says the internet has helped him learn more about illustrations. He is of the view that his generation is fortunate to be born in the age of internet and social media which should be taken ad-

vantage for one’s own positive growth.

What stands out in Kichu’s illustrations is the way he pays careful attention to detail, which he says is the best part of illustrating.

His love for colors is clear in all his works entertaining drawings of varied hues.

“I love giving details. I have the determination to do my best in what I love whether it is wrong or right and I love experimenting new things.

I give so much effort to my works- it is a piece of my lifestyle,” says Supo who prefers using color pencils because color pencils were his first

tools for drawing, and he feels most experienced with them.

When asked what inspires him the most, Kichu is quick to reply that his family, friends and Victoria’s Secret are what inspire him the most. His parents have been very supportive of his ambition, and his dreams of becoming an illustrator in New York. Kichu tries to balance his interest with his studies and still maintains good grades in school. Besides illustrations, Supo is interested in music and environmentalism. He takes violin classes

from the ‘School of Rock’ and does his bit as an environmentalist by reducing his carbon footprints in most of his daily chores.

“My friends ask me what I am going to be. I tell them I am going to New York. I want to be an illustrator in New York City,” says Supo.

Supo is currently studying in Class 7 in Fernwood School and lives with his parents and an elder brother at Upper Agri Colony, Kohima.

To see more of Kichu’s illustrations, you can view his Facebook page by the name Supo Kichu’s Illustrations.

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Older persons asked to impart wisdom, Initiative of Change, Kiphire dine with older persons expertise to younger generations Our Correspondent Kiphire | October 2

Members of Initiative of Change (IoFC), Kiphire yesterday evening organized a dinner programme with older persons who have crossed 80 years of age in Kiphire Town.

The event, which was organized under the theme ‘Glorious evening’, witnessed story sharing, prayer of blessings, prayer of thanksgiving, and a gift exchange.

Narrating her love story of 1940s, Apanla, a grandmother of eight families, said she met her husband while she was in school and praised God for giving good life to both of them till today. In her days, she recollected her friends and she used to go to the field together, collect firewood together, and help each other happily and maintained “very clean” relationship like children of same parents.

Meanwhile, Tsathrongo, former PA to DC Kiphire, Tsathrongo shared about old age experience and post retirement life. “Times are changing and we have witnessed many changes that have taken place in our land. During our days, we walked for hours and hours carrying our tiffins to perform our duty,” he reminisced.

Stating that life is very easy today, he asked the young people present to thank God for comfortable life they are enjoying. He also advised them to cultivate healthy thoughts Older persons arrive at the International Day of Older Persons event at Kiphire Village on October 1.

Our Correspondent Kiphire | October 2

The Department of Social Welfare celebrated International Day of Older Persons at Kiphire Village in collaboration with Initiative of Change (IoFC), Kiphire with Sedevekho Khro, Deputy Commissioner, Kiphire as the chief guest on October 1.

Sedevekho Khro pointed out that younger generations have knowledge but lack wisdom, while older persons have knowledge as well as wisdom because they have lived and experienced life. In this, he asked the older persons present to teach the younger generations the expertise and wisdom for the better growth of the society.

Sharing that no one can stop growing and that everybody will grow old with time, he asked the gathering to make good use of the time while we are alive so that the society remembers us for our positive contribution.

He further thanked God for the life of the older persons. “Your life is a blessing to us and we look upon you for many things,” he stated and asked the older persons to take good care of their health so that they live longer and be guardians of the society.

Maintaining that change of lifestyle, especially the food habits from organic to inorganic, has invited lots of sicknesses, the chief guest appealed to the older persons to get regular check up to save from sickness.

Z.T Sangtam, CDPO & DWO I/C Kiphire in the keynote address disclosed that there are 2466 beneficiaries of various categories under the department in the district. There are around 186 persons who have crossed 80 years of age in the district, he added. He also shared in detail on various schemes that are available under the department.

Dr Holiba, member of IoFC, Kiphire touched on the theme of the day and said, “If you live a healthy life and are fit no one can discriminate you.” He added that healthy life is a key to fight against ageism. He further pointed out that sicknesses and diseases are common along with age, but taking care of oneself through regular check up (at least once a month), bathing daily and maintaining one’s oral hygiene will save from many sicknesses and also asked to maintain healthy diet so that one is free from sickness and diseases.

The department also gave some cash to all the older persons who attended the event.

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An old woman speaks at the event organized

by Initiative of Change (IoFC), Kiphire on International Day of Older Persons.

so that life is prosperous and blessed.

Yangtsapila, who spoke on the expectation of younger generations from the older generations, asked the older persons present to take life positively. Saying that age is just a number, she asked the older persons present to lead an exemplary life for the younger generations to follow.

Dinner and oldies’ presentation by Akok and Tsikhase, special number by IoFC members, folk song by older persons were the other highlights of the evening.

Problems faced by senior citizens highlighted Our Correspondent Kohima | October 2

Nagaland Peace Centre (NPC) chairman and advisor of Nagaland Senior Citizens’ Forum (NSCF) N. Theyo on Saturday said that in Nagaland, the senior citizens face many problems due to their age when they have to go for payment of bills, namely electricity, water supply, telephone and in banks, especially SBI, where majority of the old people draw their pensions as there is no specific counter for older persons. “We cannot demand respect from the society unless we respect ourselves and make our-

selves respectable. The older we grow we need to be positive and look forward to live for another 30 to 40 years,” he said, while addressing International Day of Older Persons in Kohima on Saturday organized by Directorate of Social Welfare, Nagaland.

Theyo, who is also former Transport Minister of Nagaland said that respect can be earned naturally. He also stressed on the need to take care of “our” physique.

“We may have achieved great things in life but we will definitely leave all those behind. Let us prepare ourselves and look forward to meet our maker who is the beginning and the end,” he said.

PDVCO demands immediate posting of Manager at SBI Phek

Bank functioning without Branch Manager for three months

phek, october 2 (Mexn): The Phek District Voluntary Consumers’ Organization (PDVCO) has demanded immediate posting of a Branch Manager at State Bank of India (SBI), Phek branch.

A press release from PDVCO informed that the bank branch has been functioning without a Manager since the first week of July.

PDVCO President, Vekhoneyi Venuh said the last Manager who left Phek during the first week of July reportedly on transfer, was yet to be replaced till date. The PDVCO had issued a press statement on August 20 making the same demand, however, no action has been taken “leaving behind the public outcry with deaf attitude,” lamented Venuh.

In view of the bank branch functioning without its Manager for more than 3

months, the people of the town and the entire neighbouring villages are suffering untold miseries, he added. “All official proceedings, both in transaction and other banking related matters, had to be halted, creating immense problems to the customers leaving with no option other than wait for more than 3 months.”

The PDVCO on behalf of the entire denizens of Phek area has sincerely appealed to the authority concerned to “rescue” the people without any further delayed.

The PDVCO warned that on ignoring the public demand, the PDVCO along with the frontal organizations, like-minded people and with the support of the public of Phek Town will initiate its own course of action. The PDVCO while appealing to the higher authorities to look into the genuine matter of the public further requested the public to lend unflinching support and fight for justice without further delay.

Meetings & Appointments Committee on Public Undertaking meet MLA Kuzholuzo Nienu, Chairperson of the Committee on Public Undertaking, Nagaland Legislative Assembly has convened the evidence meeting of the committee with the departmental representatives of NSMDC and NHL on October 4, 11:00 am onwards in the Assembly Committee Room. Therefore, all the members of the committee have been requested to attend the meeting on time. As required by the Rule, the administrative head and head of corporation concerned have also been requested to attend the meeting, according to a press release from Additional Secretary NLA, K Sekhose.

‘take a stand against ageism’

LongLeng, october 2 (Mexn): International Day of Older Persons was observed at Tamlu HQ with the theme ‘Take a stand against ageism’ on October 1. Tokai Sumi, EAC Tamlu, who was the chief guest, spoke on the three stages of life - birth, marriage & retirement, according to a press release from T. Longlang Phom, CDPO, Tamlu.

He congratulated the senior citizens gathered in the event for attaining all the three stages of life and wished them long life. He

Music training in Kohima Liangmai Baptish Youth Endeavor Kohima is organizing four-day music training for young people from also emphasized on the role of Church and October 7 to 10 at Kohima Liangmai Baptist Church, D. NGOs in initiating a special prayer pro- Block. Angami Baptist Church Council (ABCC) Music gramme for senior citizens on a day basis.

Board Chairman, Neingusalie Khruomo will be the reMoklong Phom, while speaking on be- source person. half of the senior citizens, thanked God for the long life and the Social Welfare Depart- CAVCA, CAGBA joint meeting Chumukedima Area Village Council Association (CAVment for making the day special for them CA) and Chumukedima Area GB's Association (CAGBA) by organizing the event. Two oldest persons (male and female), namely Longang will have a joint meeting on October 4, 11:00 am at Chuand Tenjei respectively were honoured on mukedima Town Council (CTC) Hall. Therefore, all Council Chairmen, Executive Members of CAVCA and one GB the occasion and presented gifts. from each village under EAC Chumukedima have been requested to attend the meeting without fail. This was informed in a press release issued by Tokishe Achumi, CAGBA President and Toiho Yeptho, CAVCA General Secretary.

Students motivated to donate blood, create awareness

phek, october 2 (Mexn): National Voluntary Blood Donation Day was observed at Government Higher Secondary School Phek on October 1.

It was organized by Blood Bank of District Hospital, Phek and District AIDS Prevention and Control Unit (DAPCU).

Dr. Wethselo Tsuhah, Senior Specialist, District Hospital, Phek encouraged the students to be agents of change in removing the myths and misconceptions concerning blood donation, while urging the participants to donate blood to save lives.

He also advised the students to cre-

ate awareness among friends and relatives to donate blood, emphasize the importance of blood donation, and offer humanitarian service to the needy and the poor, according to a press release from DAPCU, Phek. The speaker further explained the aims and objectives of blood donation and basic facts of blood donation.

YP Singh, the principal of the school also exhorted the gathering.

He pointed out that frequently, there is emergency need of blood during accidents, operation, delivery, etc; however, the blood supply cannot

meet the requirements. He therefore motivated the students to donate blood for the good cause of saving someone’s life.

Free blood grouping and HIV screening were also carried out. IEC materials such as posters, pamphlets and booklets were also distributed and displayed. Documentary film on blood donation was broadcast to mark the day. The programme was chaired by Heirhotho, DIS, while welcome address was delivered by Kuduvo Kezo, DPO, DAPCU. Around 350 people attended the programme.

Yemshe celebration in Chumukedima The Pochury Union Chumukedima will be celebrating Yemshe, the primer festival of Pochury, on October 5, 11:00 am the Pochury Baptist Church Chumukedima compound. All the Pochury people living in and around Chumukedima have been requested to come in traditional attire. The union also invited all the in-laws of Pochury to the celebration.

Dhansiri River Flood Control Board The Dhansiri River Flood Control Board (DRFCB) has convened a meeting on October 5, 10:00 am at its office at Marketing Complex, Purana Bazaar, East Dimapur. Therefore, all the office bearers and executive members of the board have been requested to attend the meeting without fail.

Panchayat Day observed at Seluophe village

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DiMapur, october 2 (Mexn): Panchayat Day (Gram Sabha) was observed at Seluophe village under RD Block, Chumukedima on October 2. Amit Srivastava, National Level Monitor from the Ministry of Rural Development, officials of District Rural Development Agency, Dimapur led by its Project Director, Alemla J. Chishi, officials of RD Block Chumukedima and village functionaries attended the programme.

Amit Srivastava, who also inspected various ongoing and completed projects under MGNREGA in the village, expressed satisfaction over the implementation of the schemes and said it was evident that developmental activities under MGNREGA are taking place in the district, informed a press release received here. He

assured that the department is there to help the villagers to bring more development to villages.

In her keynote address, Alemla J. Chishi spoke about the significance of the Panchayat Day besides highlighting the developmental changes that have taken place in the rural areas with the inception of MGNREGA in the country. Reminding villagers that they have so many privileges, Alemla urged them to work for all round development of the village and let the village be an example for other villages to follow. Discussion on programme implementation under MGNREGA was also held with the villagers during the day. K. Yamao Konyak, Block A traditional way of rearing hornet bee seen in Phek district. Rearing of hornet bee has become Development Officer, RD Block Chumuke- one of the income sources for rural Naga youth. However, common people cannot afford to buy dima chaired the programme. them as the price of a single hive can even soar up to over Rs. 40,000. (Morung Photo)

IEF MasterClass: First batch held in Nagaland

DiMapur, october 2 (Mexn): The first batch of entrepreneurs who attended the IEF MasterClass on entrepreneurship were felicitated at a small ceremony held in Bambusa, Dimapur today. This first module of the IEF MaterClass was conducted by IEF Entrepreneurship Foundation in partnership with YouthNet Nagaland.

The IEF MasterClass is a key element of the collaborative ecosystem that IEF wants to create for small scale entrepreneurs in the country, informed a press release from YouthNet. The IEF MasterClass, according to the release, is a pioneering concept in the country wherein learning and evolving happen through rich, real-life immersive, conversational, and collab-

YouthNet members with MLA Mmhonlumo Kikon and entrepreneurs.

orative experiences.

The classes are conducted by practicing professionals with specific areas of specialization.

Subjects of expertise include personal ideation

and entrepreneurship preparedness, human resource management and development, business planning, financial planning, accounting, branding, marketing, sales, dis-

tribution, funding growth, and valuation.

In all, 25 subjects are taught in four modules with each module comprising four MasterClasses spread over two days. Bhai-

ravi Jani, Chairperson- IEF, expressed, “It is indeed a proud moment for us at IEF. We are delighted to have partnered with YouthNet Nagaland in identifying entrepreneurs and conducting our MasterClass here.

We have been able to do some stellar work here because YouthNet shares our belief that building an entrepreneurial ecosystem will generate livelihood and bring about positive socioeconomic change in the State,” the release added.

Mmhonlumo Kikon, Parliament Secretary, who gave away certificates of completion to the participating local entrepreneurs, stated Nagaland Government is committed to creating livelihood opportunities in the State through skilling, job creation, and any other

platform that helps the people. “Entrepreneurship is a key pillar of socio-economic growth in the state, and allows individuals to follow their own dreams in their own way. I laud the effort of YouthNet and IEF in working with our entrepreneurs,” he said. On behalf of his department and the State government, he extended full support to the programme as well as to the entrepreneurs who go through it.

It was further informed that the Government of Nagaland will organize a Job Mela before the end of 2016, where young people from across all districts will have the opportunity to get employment. The Department of Employment and Skill Development will be inviting private companies to Nagaland for hiring.

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12-hour bandh in tribal areas of Manipur on Oct 7 Newmai News Network Imphal | October 2

The Outer Manipur Tribal Forum (OMTF) and Joint Action Committee Against Anti Tribal Bills (JAC-AATB) have decided to call a12-hour “tribal areas” bandh on October 7 from 6:00 am to show resentment and displeasure to the Government of Manipur for its “indifferent attitude” towards the tribal community of Manipur. This decision was taken during a joint meeting of the two organizations on September 30.

The OMTF and JC-AATB said the joint meeting was held with the agenda of “prevailing situation” in Manipur especially on the “demand by valley people and proposed Non-Lo-

cal People of Manipur Bill.”

The joint meeting stated that after minute and deliberate discussion on the new draft bill of the Government of Manipur, i.e., Non-Local People of Manipur, and Scheduled Tribe status demand by the Co-ordinating Body of Scheduled Tribe Demand Committee of Manipur, it resolved to call a 24-hour general strike in all the tribal areas of Manipur on October 7 from 6:00 am.

Another resolution of the joint meeting is to organise a joint tour programme in all “tribal areas” of Manipur to mobilise and spread awareness with regard to tribal constitutional rights and duties, atrocities and prejudice faced by the tribal community of Manipur.

The OMTF and JAC-AATB

will have their awareness programmes at Motbung and Kangpokpi in Sadar Hills on October 8, Senapati on October 10, Ukhrul on October 12, Chandel on October 15, and Tamenglong on October 21.

It may be noted that on September 27, the OMTF and JAC-AATB had reiterated their stand to boycott all tribal MLAs and the lone MP from Manipur who allegedly failed to hear the cries of their people, besides banning Congress party in all tribal areas in Manipur.

“These betrayers of the tribal peoples are banned from having any activity or movement in the tribal areas of Manipur, and that neither the forum nor the JAC shall be responsible for any untoward incident if they fail to

comply with the ban,” they said of the politicians.

OMTF, a conglomerate of Hmar Inpui, Thadou Inpi Manipur, Mizo People Convention, United Naga Council, and Zomi Council, and the JACAATB said that the boycott decision was taken during a joint meeting held at Haokip Veng, Imphal on July 18 last, the joint statement said.

The July 18 joint meeting also resolved that any individual or organization aiding, cooperating or standing with these individuals will be branded as “anti-tribal” and shall be at their own risk, the joint press release said.

It said the Congress party was solely responsible for drafting, introducing and passing of

Manipur insurgent fatally attacked in Myanmar IMpHAl, OcTOber 2 (IAns): An insurgent leader Panthoi aka Lakpa of Manipur, who was shot at and severely injured inside Myanmar territory on Sunday, later succumbed to bullet injuries in the Indian border town of Moreh, intelligence sources said. Nobody has so far claimed the attack. The sources told IANS that some five unidentified persons accosted Panthoi, finance secretary of the proscribed Kangleipak Communist Party, at 1 p.m. in the Namphalong marketing complex parking lot across the international border in Myanmar and fired at him several time. Panthoi was taken to Moreh town in India in a critical condition, where he died. KCP is one of the oldest insurgent groups in Manipur and a member of the As part of Swachh Bharat Abhiyan, Balijan Youth Club organized a mass coordinating committee of six outlawed cleanliness campaign in and around the locality of Balijan (A), Karbi Anorganisations in the state. glong, Assam on October 2.

Save Sharmila Solidarity Campaign dissolved neW delHI, OcTOber 2 (Mexn): Save Sharmila Solidarity Campaign, which was started in the year 2009 to work towards repeal of AFSPA through highlighting struggle of Irom Sharmila and to spread voice of Irom Sharmila throughout the country, has decided to dissolve itself considering that “a dedicated campaign was required to stand with sharmila as she was imprisoned and was unable to move frequently at various places to speak about her demand, but now she is free and therefore a dedicated campaign is not required.”

In a press release issued by its Convenor, Ravi Nitesh, SSSC welcomed Sharmila’s decision to leave fast and take the struggle in her hand and speak about it through her approach. “However, as SSSC is a non political movement and was specifically structured for the cause, it cannot become associated with any politician,” it added.

“SSSC during all these years of ground struggle remained a movement that was supported by people and sustained without any funding from national or international organizations,” the release said.

SSSC said it revealed through its RTI that NHRC had not visited Manipur to investigate any human rights violations or to meet Irom sharmila during 2000 to 2011.

Later, SSSC delegation met with NHRC chairpersons two times and the cause of AFSPA was first time discussed before NHRC meeting with NGOs. The Campaign also organized documentary screenings and panel discussions at many educational institutions, numerous public demonstrations, candle vigils, human chains, rallies etc in support of Irom Sharmila and also organized nationwide signature campaign. It also led 4500 km SrinagarImphal yatra to highlight struggle of Irom sahrmila and had written numerous letters to concerned authorities and government, according to the release.

SSSC conveyed its best wishes to Sharmila and also extended sincere thanks to all who had been associated with the campaign. SSSC decided to dissolve the campaign on Gandhi’s birth anniversary as it is the day known as International Day of Non Violence. Affirming that SSSC stands with the cause of repeal of AFSPA from all areas of North East and J&K, the release said that a new and fresh campaign with another name and new team will be started for the cause of ‘Repeal AFSPA’.

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the three “anti-tribal bills” in the state assembly on August 30 last. The joint meeting also resolved to boycott the national political party in all tribal areas of Manipur from July 18 last.

Any political party, whether national or regional, which works against the interest of the tribal peoples shall face the same fate as that of the Congress Party, another resolution of the meeting said.

According to the joint statement, individuals, organisations and political parties betraying the indigenous peoples shall have no place in the tribal areas in “present Manipur.”

“The struggle for self-determination of the indigenous peoples in present Manipur that began with the spontane-

ous reaction that erupted after the passing of the three ‘antitribal bills’ by the Congressled Manipur government has already crossed one year,” it said. “Yet, even after a year of unflinching agitation, both the Central and state governments have refused to take any genuine step to address the grievances of the tribal community.”

“The dominant valleydwelling community of present Manipur in connivance with the communal Manipur government has been gearing up for inclusion of the Meitei community in the Scheduled Tribe list as a continuation of their policies to annex tribal lands and grab the meager privileges bestowed on the tribal peoples,” the joint statement alleged.

Assam RTI and peasants’ activist Akhil Gogoi arrested for ‘inciting’ mob

GUWAHATI, OcTOber 2 (THe IndIAn express): RTI activist and peasants’ leader Akhil Gogoi was arrested by the Assam police on Sunday for allegedly inciting a mob during last month’s eviction of illegal settlers from the Kaziranga National Park.

Two people were killed and several others were injured when the police had opened fire to quell the mob that went on the rampage and also clashed with the personnel. The eviction drive was carried out in deference to a directive of the Gauhati High Court.

Gogoi was arrested from the office of Krishak Mukti Sangram Samiti (KMSS) in Guwahati and later, taken to Nagaon district where a case

against him was registered in connection with the violence.

“He has been arrested under IPC Sections 147, 148, 149, 120-b, 333, 307 and 435. We are interrogating him,” Nagaon Additional Superintendent of Police, H Barman, told Express.

The peasants’ leader had gone into hiding following the incident of violence. He was arrested at the end of a press conference which he had convened. During the press conference, he had charged the BJP led Assam government with indulging in communal politics in the name of eviction. He had also appealed to the police to arrest him.

When the eviction drive began that day, hundreds of the settlers, a

Arunachal CM submits 'memorandum' to people for clean, plastic-free city

ITAnAGAr, OcTOber 2 (pTI): Breaking away from tradition, Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu today submitted a 'memorandum' to the people on the occasion of Gandhi Jayanti.

When the Itanagar Market Welfare Association (IMWA) handed Khandu a memorandum with several requests, he responded by submitting his version of a 'memorandum' - requesting the people to keep their city clean and plastic-free.

"I humbly submit a memorandum requesting the business community and the citizens to shun using plastics and help the

government keep cities and the environment clean," he urged and gave a clarion call for 'Clean Arunachal, Green Arunachal' while joining the cleanliness drives across the state capital from Nirjuli to Itanagar.

Wishing the people on Gandhi Jayanti, which is being celebrated across India as the Swatch Bharat Diwas, Khandu encouraged everybody to continue with the same spirit of keeping their respective premises clean.

He lauded the initiative

by Prime Minister Narendra Modi that aims to create a 'Clean India' by 2019 that would commemorate

As part of the ongoing fight for tribal rights and identity, the OMTF and JAC-AATB also submitted a joint memorandum to the Prime Minister today to oppose the demand for the Scheduled Tribe status by the “valley-dwelling Meitei community and shall continue to resist such sinister design in the days to come,” according to the joint statement.

The forum and JAC said they “are committed to safeguard tribal ancestral lands, tribal rights and identity and shall leave no stone unturned in their ongoing effort to ensure an inclusive and promising future for all the tribal communities and an administrative setup separate from the ambit of the present Manipur government.”

with the 150th birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi. Besides, the initiative also aims to achieve a 100 per cent defecation-free India by 2019.

Khandu assured full support of the state government to achieve the target.

Citing media reports dubbing Itanagar as the third dirtiest city in the country, Khandu said it is a matter of shame for the citizens.

"It is rather a dubious distinction if it is true. Even if it is not true, it is our duty to keep our city clean and let this day be a purposeful beginning," he said, while informing that Rs 1 lakh has

been disbursed to each Assembly Constituency in the state to launch the cleanliness campaign in an inclusive manner.

The Chief Minister assured that the Itanagar Municipal Council that manages garbage in the city would be strengthened with men and machine to improve its efficiency in disposal of garbage.

He, however, pointed that the government alone cannot manage garbage and keep the city clean and appealed citizens to join hands in the endeavour.

"It should be a 'Jan Andolan' (people's movement)," he asserted.

large majority of who belonged to a minority community, had prevented the police from discharging their duties and also clashed with them. The police had opened fire when the situation was slipping out of their hand.

Assam’s Forest Minister Pramila Rani Brahma alleged that Gogoi, who was seen at the site of protest prior to the violence, had instigated the mob.

The peasants’ leader had all along demanded that the state government pay compensation to the settlers before evicting them.

Earlier, the Assam Human Rights Commission had asked the government to begin a high-level inquiry into the circumstances that prompted the police to open fire on the mob.

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AIzAWl, OcTOber 2 (IAns): The Mizoram government has launched a New Economic Development Policy (NEDP) to boost the state's agriculture-based economy, develop rural infrastructure and to raise livelihood of the people. The new policy would develop privatepublic partnerships for adding value to various agricultural, horticultural and other produce, Chief Minister Lal Thanhawla said here, aunching the NEDP on Saturday evening.

"NEDP was born out of the state's flagship programme -- New Land Use Policy (NLUP), which was launched in 2010. Its main aim was to lead Mizoram

from a subsistence based economy to a market-based economy," the Chief Minister said. The Mizoram government launched the Rs 2,873 crore NLUP to give financial assistance to over 125,000 families and provide them training for settled farming instead of 'jhum' cultivation.

Tribals, who constitute 27 per cent of 45.58 million people in the northeastern states, practice 'jhum' or slash-and-burn method of cultivation. Rice is grown along with vegetables, maize, cotton and mustard.

Finance Minister Lalsawta said the state government was not averse in obtaining loans from banks and financial institutions to

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The release said that under the NEDP, key sectoral interventions identified for 2016-17 are for agriculture, horticulture, link roads, introduction of annual agriculture and horticulture crops with high domestic consumption and other high-value crops, improved processing facilities and marketing linkages for agricultural and horticul-

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A press release stated that Dr. TM Lotha, Advisor, Treasuries & Accounts, Relief & Rehabilitation, Chupathung Odyuo, BJP Nagaland Central Executive Member, Renponthung Ezung, State Executive Council BJP also participated in the social work.

Dr. TM Lotha while appreciating the organisation for initiating good work spoke on the Swachh Bharat Mission launched

by PM Narendra Modi.

He also mentioned that proposal for construction of good road from 0.2 Traffic Point Wokha to Hospital and Bailey College has already been submitted to Central ministry and is waiting for the sanction.

The programme concluded with a vote of thanks from 37 Tiyi AC, BJYM president Nchumbemo Jungio.

dr. Tm Lotha, Chuphathung Odyuo and others participate in the social work organized by the 37 Wokha AC BJYm.

Wokha, october (BJYM) of 37 A/C Wokha work for repairing the 2 (MexN): The Bharati- in association with BJYM road to Wokha District ya Janata Yuva Morcha of 38 A/C initiated social Hospital starting from

The Eco Club of Bethel Baptist School in collaboration with the Old Showuba Village Council observed Swachh Bharat Abhiyan on October 1 at Old Showuba Village for creating a healthier and friendlier environment.

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As a part of Swachh Bharat mission, students and teachers of Immanuel College conducted a social work in and around the college campus on October 1. They cleaned the college campus, classrooms, boundary wall as well as the sorrounding areas.

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APO welcomes AYO's NBCC Education Department celebrates 50 years initiative on environment

Kohima, october 2 (mexN): The Angami Public Organisation (APO) has “wholeheartedly” welcomed the Angami Youth Organisation (AYO) initiative for a sustainable environment scheduled for October 5.

In exercise of this initiative – termed “A Moment of Solidarity to Enable Our Environment”, the AYO had called for all vehicles to remain off the road for the day and work with human driven energy “to enable

our environment to recoup its vitality for human sustenance”. The AYO initiative will be in effect in Angami inhabited areas from 6 am to 6 pm on Wednesday.

The intend of the call is to create awareness to the people in the locality on air, land, and water pollutions which are already threatening the life of mankind and the earth- a reality which is already taking heavy toll in other parts of the world catastrophically, a press re-

lease from the APO stated.

Extending support for the initiative, APO stated that situations in some parts of the world are going from bad to worse.

“Yet conditions are not irreversible and APO firmly believes that by rallying the people and the community around, to act judiciously on this matter, we have the power to limit the damage and reverse the situation for posterity to come hereafter,” the apex body of the

Angamis stated.

Stating that the call is “not an imposition”, the APO insisted that the initiative was an “appeal” to the citizens in Angami areas to voluntarily come and extend solidarity “for a better tomorrow”.

"Rather than scanning people and the noble initiatives," the APO appealed to one and all to be positive and contribute "our little bits" to bequeath a better legacy for tomorrow.

Innerwheel aims to make GMS Zeliangrong a ‘Happy School’ Dimapur, october 2 (mexN): Innerwheel Club of Dimapur organised a fundraiser "Ek Shaam Shiksha Ke Naam" by showcasing the movie “MS DhoniThe untold story”.

The fundraiser was a

huge success with a houseful response and tickets being completely sold out, a press release from the Club informed. The money collected shall go for the club's Literacy Mission, it added.

The club has adopt-

ed GMS Zeliangrong and aims to soon convert it into a “Happy School” by providing all necessary facilities. Work on running water supply for the school’s toilets is already complete and next the club is planning

Do not forsake Chessore, CAPF appeals Govt Dimapur, october 2 (mexN): The Chessore Area Public Forum (CAPF) has expressed outrage over the apathy of the Nagaland State Government towards Chessore town in Tuensang district.

“Chessore, which is the oldest town in Nagaland, today can be termed as one of the most ignored town.

It still exists in a primitive stage due to the lackadaisical attitude of the State Government,” CAPF president Akhum and general secretary Keyoungkhum K. said on Sunday.

Listing out instances of their primordial existence, CAPF said the Government High School was run with-

out any Math and Science teacher for the past one and half year. Not a single chapter on the two subjects has been started and this has put the careers of the students at stake, the Forum revealed.

The Forum also lamented that since the past one and half month, Chessore town has been reeling under darkness after the damage of the town’s transformer on July 16, 2016 and there was no intervention forthcoming from the concerned department. Adding to the countless woes arising due to lack of electricity, it further hindered in the preparation of the Chessore Town Baptist

Church 50 year jubilee celebration, to be held in December, the Forum stated.

Besides, the Forum said there was no doctor or a pharmacist at the Chessore Primary Health Care and the town was also a witness to one of the most deplorable road- with the lone road connectivity to Tuensang via Helipong becoming un-motorable for 2-3 months during monsoon.

Seeking immediate intervention from the Nagaland Chief Minister, the Forum has appealed the State Government and the representative of Tuensang 58AC “not to forsake the citizens of Chessore of their rights.”

Lions Club conduct Peace-Poster Contest

Dimapur, october 2 (mexN): Altogether, 23 schools of Dimapur participated in the Lions International’s 29th Annual Inter-School Peace-Poster Drawing Contest held at Lions Centre on October 2.

Jointly organized by Li-

ons Club of Dimapur and Lions Club of Dimapur Blue Vanda, the contest was open for students in the age group of 11 to 13 years with each school participating with 3 of their best students.

The theme for this year’s contest was “A Celebration

of Peace”, a press release from the Lions Club of Dimapur informed.

According to the release, the 60-odd drawing entries will be sent to Guwahati for judging the best 3 entries for local awards.

The winning entries will be forwarded for a furthermore 3-level contests in the Lions’ District, MultipleDistrict & International level competition. Local level 3 finalists’ cash awards and certificates will be awarded on Sunday, October 23 on the occasion of Lions Deepawali Mela to be held at Lions Centre, Midland. For any clarification, one may contact Chairman Lion Ajay Sethi or Lion Chubala Mukherjee at 9612171341/ 9612153272.

to provide the children with school shoes, library, drinking water etc., the club informed. The Club is also working on teachers training and other aspects of literacy to uplift the education system.

[left] Children Choir Sangtam Baptist Church Kohima. [right] Current Education and Communication Secretary, Dr. Botoholi (left), with former Education and Communication Secretaries.

Kohima, october 2 (mexN): The Nagaland Baptist Church Council (NBCC) celebrated the 50th anniversary of its Education and Communication Department’s ministry since its inception in 1966 on October 2. To mark this significant occasion, a golden anniversary programme was held at the Platinum Hall, NBCC Office, a press release informed.

During the programme, Rev. K. Luro, former Secretary, Education, NBCC released the anniversary sou-

venir which was given out to all the people present.

He also released a book titled ‘Breakthru’ - a three part series of books for the age group of 19 to 21 years a project of the NBCC GIFT Curriculum.

Rev. Dr. Zelhou Keyho, General Secretary, NBCC delivered the message on the topic “Abundant Life through Education”.

Earlier, the programme started with candle march which was followed by Bible reading and prayer by Toshoshe Sema, former Secretary, Education, NBCC.

Program on 'Peace, universal brotherhood, sanitation' held

The success of the project requires heavy financial resource which the College authority cannot afford, the release stated and called for people to support the initiative. “The success of this project will be credited to all the cheerful contributors.”

MEx FILE Unidentified ailing man dies in hospital

Nagaland RJD informs Dimapur, october 2 (mexN): As per the direction given by the party central office, the Nagaland State Rashtriya Janata Dal has resolved to participate in the upcoming Municipal and Town Council elections in all the districts of the state. A press release in this regard has asked all intending candidates interested in contesting from RJD party ticket to contact Khetovi Kinny, President RJD Nagaland, at 9436002307.

School children participating in painting compitition on the life and teachings of Mahatma Gandhi at Chuchuyimlang on the occasion of Gandhi Jayanti 2016.

moKoKchuNg, october 2 (mexN): To commemorate the 147th Gandhi Jayanti, the Chuchuyimlang Village Council organised a 2-day programme focusing on “peace, universal brotherhood and sanitation”.

To make cleanliness and sanitation an integral part of everyone and to inculcate these habits at a very young age, a community sanitation drive was organized on October 1, where 9 schools of Chuchuyimlang

village and Chuchu town participated, a press release informed. The day also witnessed a painting competition based on the life and teachings of Mahatma Gandhi where school children participated.

On October 2, a daylong function was held at the Anü Mai Amphitheatre at Chuchuyimlang Village.

The occasion was marked by competitions which included on-memory recital of Mahatma Gandhi’s favourite Bible verses and

Christian Hymn singing.

Participants from all the schools, National Institute of Electronics and Information Technology and Mahatma Gandhi Academy of Human Development took part in these competitions, the release informed.

According to the release, Chuchuyimlang has been celebrating Gandhi Jayanti since 1955, the year Nagaland Gandhi Ashram was established by the veteran Gandhian Padmashree Natwar Thakkar.

District Hospital Kiphire celebrates Foundation Day

Fire at Lower P.R. Hill Kohima, october 2 (mexN): A fire broke out at Lower P.R. Hill colony on September 29 around 5:40 pm.

No casualties were reported, informed a press release from Lower P.R. Hill Youth Organization. The organization through its Asst. Information & Publicity Secretary, Neitho-o Suohu lauded the Fire & Emergency Department for their “sincere and prompt service” in preventing the fire. Further, the youth organization requested all the citizens of Kohima and elsewhere to utilize the helpline number provided by the Fire Department for its full support and service whenever necessary.

AR arrest ‘arms peddlers’ Dimapur, october 2 (mexN): Troops of 32 Assam Rifles along with police representatives apprehended two alleged “arms peddlers” in an operation carried out in Phuwoto on September 27. A press release from the AR PRO identified the two as Viketo Sochemi (40 years) and Phuhoto Yeptho (41). During the search, three .22 rifles and one .22 Pistol were recovered, the AR release stated. The recovered items along with the two arrested individuals were later handed over to Nuiland Police Station, Dimapur for further investigation.

KGPO warns against ‘surpassing’ resolutions Dimapur, october 2 (mexN): The Kuhuboto Ghakhu Public Organization (KGPO) and its frontal organizations have warned individuals and organizations that it will take serious course of action against those who “surpass” KGPO in any kind of activities in the area. KGPO along with its frontal organizations held a meeting at SDO (Civil) conference hall on September 30 and discussed various issues in connection with the area, stated a press release issued by KGPO President, Ghishito Shohe and General Secretary, Z. Ato. In the meeting, the KGPO took serious note of various individuals and organizations “surpassing” KGPO resolutions and norms, the release added.

Medical officers, nurses and staffs of DHK pose for lens after the programme.

According to a press release from the organisers, the road construction is a mega project initiated by the Students Union Patkai Christian College (SUPCC) and PGSWC in collaboration with the Alumni Association PCC and Fingerprint.

Rev. Dr. M. Savi, School Coordinator, NBCC made the offertory prayer and special presentations were made by Baptist Higher Secondary School, Kohima and Children Choir, Sangtam Baptist Church, Kohima.

The anniversary programme ended with a pronouncement of blessings

by Rev. Kuzierang Thou, State Chaplain.

T. Apok Jamir, President, Education and Communication chaired the event while Zanthunglo Eli Imti was the pianist.

Dimapur, october 2 (mexN): An unidentified man, suspected to be a non-local, passed away at the District Hospital, Dimapur on October 1. According to the police, the deceased was found in a “semi-conscious” state on September 30 near ZHRC junction in Purana Bazaar. He was admitted to the District Hospital, where he passed away on October 1, the police informed, adding that the body was taken to the morgue for post-mortem and identification. Believed to be around 60 years of age, dark complexioned and around 5.5 feet in height, the police added that no claimant has so far appeared to claim the body.

Concert in aid of ‘Patkai Road’

Dimapur, october 2 (mexN): A Charity Concert in aid of Patkai road construction featuring talented and well known artists of the state is scheduled for October 7, 5:00 pm at the Bundrock Chapel in the college premises.

Rev. Dr. Mar Atsongchanger, President, NBCC brought the greetings and a short sharing titled ‘Reminiscence’ was delivered by Rev. Arenla Longchar, former Secretary, Education and Communication, NBCC. A brief report of the department was presented

by Dr. Botoholi, Secretary, Education and Communication Department, NBCC. There was also a video presentation of the department’s history and activities by Sentiyabang Ao, Media Coordinator, NBCC.

Kiphire, october 2 (mexN): The District Hospital Kiphire celebrated its 36th Foundation Day on October 2 at the New Hospital Complex.

According to a press release, Deputy Commissioner Kiphire, Sedevikho Khro, speaking as chief guest stressed on the importance of ownership and acknowledgement for public property. He stated that like the Medical Department, all government departments work for the welfare of the people and said, "When an employee works at a far flung area, one does not look for the comforts of a home; but for co-ordination and understanding from the public. This helps in bringing about change and development in the area."

He thanked the medical staffs for their tireless service rendered and ap-

preciated the efforts taken to observe the programme.

Earlier, in a keynote address, Dr. Tsipongchem Sangtam gave insights on the history and profile of the District Hospital, the services provided and the ongoing projects. He said, "We are observing this day to honour and remember the pioneers who started from scratch with minimum facilities. To see the changes that have taken place over the years is a landmark achievement."

Dr. C. Tsenthunglo Patton, CMO, in his speech stressed on the need for the public to work hand in hand with the medical department for the welfare of the community.

Brief speeches were also delivered by Sepithong, Hd. GB Kiphire Town; Tsipikyu, Hd. GB Kiphire Village; Tsalimong, on behalf of land

donors; and Khadomong, Executive Secretary USSC Kiphire. They expressed their gratitude to the medical staffs for giving their best and providing the health services despite the hardships faced in a remote district like Kiphire, and gave their word to support the medical department for the public wellbeing.

During the programme, USSC adopted the District Hospital Kiphire and in this regard, the Executive Secretary encouraged the medical fraternity to "collectively work together to bring change in the community."

Certificates were given out to Akangkokla (Nurse FHW), Talisowa Jamir (Lab Tech), Lily Anar (Data Entry Operator), Litongba Sangtam (Grade IV staff), Selila Sangtam (Ayah) and Limasenla (LDA) for their exemplary service.

Lakhuti village repairs road WoKha, october 2 (mexN): The Lakhuti village public led by the Chairman of the village council Mmhonthung Yanthan conducted mass social work and repaired the road between Lakhuti and Sunglup, which is in pitiable condition. The chairman stated in a press release that MLA N. Thomas Lotha appreciated the good work initiated by the village council. He requested the public to continue doing such good work for the people at large with or without getting any support from the government. He also expressed his displeasure as the State government is not doing justice to the public of 39 Sanis Assembly Constituency. He also assured the public of 39 Sanis Assembly Constituency that the brighter days are in sight for the Nagas, the release added.

NPF 44th A/C consultative meeting held moN, october 2 (mexN): As per the directive of the Naga People’s Front (NPF) Central Office Kohima, the NPF 44th A/C Phomching Constituency held a consultative meeting on September 27 at Mon NPF Division Office, Mon HQ, with new office bearers of Phomching A/C parent body, Youth Wing, and Women Wing attending the meeting. Konngam Konyak, Ex-Minister, in a short speech exuded confidence in the new office bearers and urged them to work together to strengthen the party. Divisional in-charge Nokho Konyak, encouraged party leaders to unite and work harder in order to strengthen the NPF party and the need to prepare for the coming general election, a press release stated.

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The Morung Express voLume Xi issue 272 By moa Jamir

Slippery in a Dry State

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n September 30, the Patna High Court effectively quashed the Bihar government’s Prohibition Act in force since April, as “unreasonable and draconian.” However, it became a ‘dry state’ once again on October 2 as the Bihar State Government enforced a new law circumventing the court’s order.

In Kerala, the government is all set to tweak the liquor policy of the previous administration laying emphasis on abstinence and not total prohibition citing a surge in alcohol sales and consumption since its imposition.

In Gujarat, a dry state since its statehood in 1960, booze gets delivered to the doorstep faster than pizza if you have the right contacts, reported Hindustan Times. In Bihar, tipplers were crossing over to bordering Nepal or neighboring Jharkhand, West Bengal and Uttar Pradesh to quench their thirst.

When Mizoram lifted the 18-year-old ban on alcohol in 2014, its State Excise and Narcotics Minister said that the ban only resulted in sale of spurious liquor as well as increasing substance abuse.

Revenues forgone due to liquor prohibition laws run over Rs. 1000 crore annually in most of these states.

The failure of America’s “noble experiment” (1920-33) with prohibition is an often cited example too.

On January 16, 1920, America went dry and for the next thirteen years it denied every citizen the right to buy or sell alcoholic drinks and change America forever, stated an account by Journalist and writer Edward Behr. But instead of regulating social behavior and eliminating the scourge of "the Devil's brew," it incited Americans to bend or break the law by any means possible.

In a CATO Institute policy analysis, American Economist Mark Thornton wrote that while prohibition of alcohol was undertaken to reduce crime and corruption, solve social problems, reduce the tax burden, and improve health and hygiene, it was a miserable failure on all counts. Alcohol became more dangerous to access; consumption rose after initial decline; crime increased and became "organized"; the court and prison systems were stretched to the breaking point; and corruption of public officials became rampant.

Besides, many switched to opium, marijuana, patent medicines etc leading to dangerous substance abuse. Consumption, and death rate from poisoned liquor, rose exponentially after the prohibition.

In short, prohibition in United States backfired and created an era of organised crime, social corruption and illicit liquor shops or drinking dens known as ‘speakeasies.’

The scenario is similar in Nagaland. Prohibition here led to bootlegging and syndication; adulteration; rampant corrupt practices; and winsome illegal business opportunities.

Besides, a polarising impact on the polity, religion and social life of the populace is conspicuous.

In paper, the Nagaland Liquor Total Prohibition (NLTP) Act, 1989 looks comprehensive. It prohibits not only possession but also sale, manufacture as well as “consumption” of alcohol.

Even using or keeping any material, utensil, implement or apparatus whatsoever for manufacturing liquor is banned.

In other words, it elaborated that, “Nagaland shall be a dry State and there shall be total prohibition of liquor.”

While Mess and Canteens of Armed Forces etc were spared from its ambit, the NLTP Act stated that no holder of a permit can “use or consume any part of the liquor to any other person” or in public. Local brew, “Zu” and “Rohi,” were exempted provided “it is used for domestic purpose only.”

Nagaland since then is nothing but ‘dry,’ – figuratively and literally. Countless shops selling ‘only’ mineral water or pan, ubiquitous roadside hotels, high end lounges and eateries—all have become profitable industry in Nagaland through the sale of alcohol.

It is usual to have an ‘awkward’ encounter with uniformed law enforcing personnel looking for the same ‘forbidden’ drink.

When something ‘illegal’ is proliferating at this magnitude, it necessarily suggests that the law and its enforcement are farcical; they need review and appropriate change. The NLTP Act is hurting only the 'health' of the people and the economy.

As cases all over the Indian sub-continent suggest, time is ripe for us to honestly review the NLTP Act. Religious dogmatism should not inhibit reviewing or revoking a law whose failure is a foregone conclusion.

For any comment, drop a line to moajamir@live.com

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Point of No Return: Earth Reaches 400ppm Threshold Permanently

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eptember's carbon dioxide output failed to drop below 400 parts per million (ppm) despite historically being the year's low point for CO2 emissions, which means the Earth has very likely passed that symbolic climate threshold forever.

The Earth has hit 400ppm before, but seasonal cycles have always reduced carbon dioxide output back below that level.

Now, climate scientists say it is "almost impossible" that will ever happen again.

According to Climate Central: September is usually the month when carbon dioxide is at its lowest after a summer of plants growing and sucking it up in the northern hemisphere. As fall wears on, those plants lose their leaves, which in turn decompose, releasing the stored carbon dioxide back into the atmosphere.

At Mauna Loa Observatory, the world's marquee site for monitoring carbon dioxide, there are signs that the process has begun but levels have remained above 400 ppm.

"Is it possible that October 2016 will yield a lower monthly value than September and dip below 400 ppm? Almost impossible," scientist Ralph Keeling, who runs the carbon dioxide monitoring program at the Scripps Institute for Oceanography, wrote in a blog post this week. "Brief excursions towards lower values are still possible but it already seems safe to conclude that we won't be seeing a monthly value below 400 ppm this year—or ever again for the indefinite future."

Climate Central continues: We may get a day or two reprieve in the next month, similar to August when Tropical Storm Madeline blew by Hawaii and knocked carbon dioxide below 400 ppm for a day. But otherwise, we're living in a 400 ppm world. Even if the world stopped emitting carbon dioxide tomorrow, what has already put in the atmosphere will linger for many decades to come.

"At best (in that scenario), one might expect a balance in the near term and so CO2 levels probably wouldn't change much—but would start to fall off in a decade or so," Gavin Schmidt, NASA's chief climate scientist, said in an email.

"In my opinion, we won't ever see a month below 400 ppm."

The confirmation comes soon after a report from the U.K. Met Office in June warned that the planet was well on its way toward that grim milestone as the impact from rising fossil fuel emissions was worsened by a turbulent El Niño event. Similar predictions came in May as climate scientists cautioned the limit could be hit at any time.

Another recent report also found that the planet could pass another point of no return—the agreed-upon 1.5°C warming threshold—in a decade.

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Karen Hansen-Kuhn Foreign Policy in Focus

Seeds of Corporate Power vs Farmers’ Rights We need to start tilting the playing field back in favor of farmers and the environment

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he consolidation of corporate power in agriculture has been in the news a lot lately, first with the proposed ChemChina-Syngenta and DowDuPont mergers, and now with Bayer’s proposal to purchase seed giant Monsanto. National Farmers Union president Roger Johnson testified in Congress last week that the proposed mergers would enable just three corporations to control 80 percent of the U.S. seed supply (and 70 percent of the global pesticide market). The result is that farmers have fewer and fewer choices about the kinds of seeds they want to plant. The concentration of processing and distribution also limits options and further squeezes farmers at a time when prices are tumbling around the globe.

This expansion of corporate control is also happening in three international treaties that establish the global rights of various stakeholders to seeds, germplasm, and plant varieties. Each of these treaties strikes a certain balance among those interests. And recently, like the agribusiness mergers, the balance has been tilting away from the interests of smallerscale farmers and diversified agriculture. Unsurprisingly, corporations interested in accessing seeds and other genetic resources are pushing hard on all fronts.

This is most evident in the push to compel countries to adhere to the most corporate-friendly of the three: the International Union for the Protection of New Varieties of Plants (UPOV). Although earlier versions of the treaty included some flexibility for family farmers to save and share seeds, the 1991 version eliminated those rights. According to analysis

by Public Citizen and Third World Network (TWN), UPOV91 requires protection to be provided for all plant varieties for 20 to 25 years, and it stops farmers and breeders from exchanging protected seeds— a traditional practice common among farmers in many countries around the world.

The Trans Pacific Partnership (TPP) includes provisions requiring countries in the trade deal to ratify UPOV91. Of the TPP countries, Brunei, Chile, Malaysia, Mexico and New Zealand are not yet members of the UPOV91. Those countries would be pushed to make major changes to domestic laws and rules that protect farmers’ rights when it comes to plant breeding and seed saving. Any other countries that join the TPP would also be compelled to become members of UPOV91. Countries currently considering joining the TPP include South Korea, Indonesia, the Philippines, and Taiwan—none of which is a member of UPOV91. That process is already generating considerable controversy in TPP countries, as well as countries involved in prior trade agreements like the U.S. Central America Free Trade Agreement [see this blog

by Ben Lilliston for more on UPOV91 and the TPP].

The United Nations Convention on Biodiversity (CBD) struck a different balance in its Nagoya Protocol, which was completed in 2010 and entered into force in October 2014. It has been ratified by 86 countries (but not the United States). It establishes a consultation process for prior and informed consent over decisions to share seeds and other genetic resources, as well as a process for benefit sharing. It’s a step forward in terms of ensuring developing country interests, but still generates controversy.

Adelita San Vicente—from the Mexican NGO Semillas de Vida (Seeds of Life) and the Without Corn No Country campaign (which has so far successfully sued to block planting of GMO corn in Mexico)—explains that the Nagoya Protocol, while an improvement over UPOV91, fails to consider the context of the seeds, reducing them to commodities rather than essential elements of people’s cultural heritage. In June, a provisional Constitutional Court ruling suspended the Protocol’s implementation in Guatemala, in large part as a result of campaigns by indigenous and farm organizations led by the Red

Nacional para la Defensa de la Soberania Alimentaria en Guatemala (National Network for the Defense of Food Sovereignty in Guatemala). They argued that the goal should be to protect biodiversity, not to commercialize it.

Companies eager to access genetic resources in other countries are finding the Nagoya Protocol too difficult to navigate, so some are turning to a third body, one actually seen as a model for protecting farmers’ rights. The International Treaty on Plant Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture (ITPGRFA, also known as FAO Seed Treaty) was completed in 2001. The Seed Treaty governs access to seeds and germplasm included in its seedbank and establishes rules on fair and equitable sharing of the benefits.

When the treaty was completed, many organizations including IATP praised the FAO Seed Treaty as “a major step forward for farmers around the world by improving their access to seeds.” The most contentious provision states that farmers, researchers and others using the system “shall not claim any intellectual property or other rights that limit the facilitated access to the plant genetic resources for food and agriculture, or their genetic parts or components, in the form received from the Multilateral System.” Ratified by 139 countries, the treaty also includes a provision on farmers’ rights to save, use, exchange, and sell farm-saved seed. The U.S. refused to endorse the treaty in 2001 but eventually signed (but did not ratify) in 2002. This May, the Senate Foreign Relations Committee held a hearing on the treaty, and in June it urged the full Senate to consider ratification of the bill.

The timing of the new hearing seems to coincide with renewed efforts by multinational seed companies to influence its implementation. A report published by Third World Network on a July meeting of parties to the ITPGRFA described strong positions

by African governments for a mandatory “subscription system,” with payments based on a percentage of seed sales and license income. According to the report, while the U.S. is not a party, a U.S. delegate participated as part of the Canadian delegation, arguing for limits on the new proposals. A Monsanto representative participating as a stakeholder criticized the postponement of a proposal for a termination clause, which would eliminate any requirement for benefit-sharing payments after a fixed number of years. Developing countries argued against a termi-

nation clause, since companies could simply hold onto germplasm until they wouldn’t need to make payments. Negotiations are also underway over genetic sequence data (“dematerialization”), an issue that is also being debated more broadly (beyond plants and seeds) at the CBD and the World Intellectual Property Organization.

At the Senate hearing, John Schoeneker, testifying on behalf of the American Seed Trade Association (ASTA, whose leadership includes representatives of Bayer, Dupont and Syngenta) and the State Department urged ratification of the Seed Treaty, which would require no changes to U.S. laws but would enable access to the seedbank. An ASTA letter to the Foreign Relations Committee signed by 80 farm and seed business groups urged ratification, saying, “Currently, public and private sector breeders are vulnerable to the Nagoya Protocol, which was established under the auspices of the Convention on Biological Diversity and goes beyond the agriculture sector. The Nagoya Protocol is a far less favorable option [than the ITPGRFA] for germplasm exchange for U.S. agriculture researchers and the entire U.S. seed sector.”

The UN Special Rapporteur on the Right to Food, the South Centre, Berne Declaration, and Third World Network, among others, have pointed out the contradictions among the rules established in these various treaties. The point now is not so much whether or not the Senate should ratify this treaty, but who decides on the rules about sharing these resources, and how those decisions are implemented.

The ITPGRFA broke new ground on farmers’ rights over seeds and genetic resources, an advance that is effectively eroding under the TPP language and the proposed mergers. The balance needs to tilt back the other way, starting with enforceable new policy to establish that the right to food, biodiversity, and farmers’ rights take precedence over agribusiness profits, whether in these treaties or in trade deals.

Ensuring that farmers around the world have access to seeds and seed breeding will be critical to climate change adaptation. Leaving agribusiness firms to set the rules on access to seeds and other genetic materials is a recipe for further corporate concentration and fewer good options for family farmers, local communities, and biodiversity.

Karen Hansen-Kuhn is the director of trade and global governance at the Institute for Agriculture and Trade Policy.

Climate change could cross key threshold in a decade - scientists Laurie Goering Thomson Reuters Foundation

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he planet could pass a key target on world temperature rise in about a decade, prompting accelerating loss of glaciers, steep declines in water availability, worsening land conflicts and deepening poverty, scientists said this week.

Last December, 195 nations agreed to try to hold world temperature rise to "well below" 2 degrees Celsius, with an aim of 1.5 degrees Celsius.

But the planet is already two-thirds of the way to that lower and safer goal, and could begin to pass it in about a decade, according to Richard Betts, head of climate impacts research at the UK Met Office's Hadley Centre.

With world emissions unlikely to slow quickly enough to hit that target, it will probably be necessary to remove some carbon pollution from the atmosphere to stabilise the planet, scientists said at a University of Oxford conference on how to achieve the 1.5 degree goal.

That could happen by planting forests or by capturing and then pumping underground emissions from power plants. Or countries could turn to controversial "geoengineering" techniques, such as blocking some of the

sunlight arriving on the planet, to hold down temperatures, they said.

"Negative emission technologies are likely to be needed, whether we like them or not," said Pete Smith, a plant and soil scientist at the University of Aberdeen.

But other changes - such as reducing food waste and creating more sustainable diets, with less beef and fewer imported greenhouse vegetables could also play a big role in meeting the goal, without so many risks, he said.

"There are lots of behavioral changes required, not just by the government ... but by us," Smith said.

The scientists said building resilience to deal with climate change impacts was likely to prove tricky, not least because their scale and timing remains hard to predict with precision.

"We need to get ready to deal with surprise," said Jim Hall, director of the Environmental Change Institute at the University of Oxford.

this month, despite a prediction of very hot days, because they assumed falsely - that lower nighttime temperatures in September would help moderate the problem.

That kind of difficulty in making good decisions about changing conditions is playing out in many places, van Aalst said.

"This is the sort of misperception ... that will determine how we cope with these risks," he said.

Virginie Le Masson, a researcher on disaster risk, climate change and gender issues at the London-based Overseas Development Institute, said climate change was another factor - on top of widespread problems such as bad governance and social inequality - adding to the pressures people face.

Helping those most vulnerable to climate change to withstand the problem will require efforts to help them not only adapt to changes but also to absorb shocks, van Aalst said.

Ethiopia's government, for instance, operates a public works programme that pays poor people cash or food for work on public projects, such as improving water channels or roads.

The programme can be quickly

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TO WARN - OR NOT TO WARN? Maarten van Aalst, director of the Red Cross/Red Crescent Climate Centre, said officials in the Netherlands failed to issue a heat warning earlier

scaled up in times of drought to provide a social safety net for those affected, while the work done improves water systems and builds drought resilience, said Stephane Hallegatte, a senior economist working on climate change issues at the World Bank.

Other effective ways to boost resilience among the poor include Rwanda's push to provide health insurance 80 percent of people now have coverage - and giving poor people access to savings accounts, as a safer alternative to the tradition of putting cash into disaster-vulnerable livestock, Hallegatte said.

COMPETITION FOR LAND The problem, the scientists said, is that some of the coming pressures may be very hard to reduce. Competition for land, for instance, is likely to grow in coming years as it is simultaneously needed to grow food, to protect biodiversity and store carbon in forests, and to grow more climate-friendly biofuel crops.

That makes holding down global temperature rise - currently on a path toward at least 2.7 degrees Celsius of warming more difficult, the scientists said.

"We are woefully behind in our current response to climate change," said Stefan Raubenheimer, the director of SouthSouthNorth, a Cape Town-based organisation.

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political justice is not enough to rebuild sri lanka T Timothy Ryan

he civil war that raged for 26 years in Sri Lanka was always about more than political grievances. The politics were rooted in economic and social disenfranchisement of the Tamil minority by the Sinhala majority. A government policy adopted in the mid-1950s that declared Sinhala to be the country’s only official language may have been the spark that started the fire, but the impact over decades was a systemic marginalization in all sectors of politics and the economy that fueled Tamil grievances and a quest for a separate state.

With the end of the war in 2009, many commentators pointed out that the war was over but the conflict was not. While this has become a cliché, the reality is no less true, seven years on. Rebuilding Sri Lanka's economy, especially in the war-torn Northern and Eastern provinces, is paramount for the country not only to thrive politically but also economically. The language policy, long since rescinded, institutionalized both economic and political discrimination.

A healthy, more equitable economy is key to any society emerging from a war as bitter as Sri Lanka experienced, and is crucial to mitigating future conflict. A critical element to address discord is equal treatment under the law. Yet there is rising concern that, across a broad range of issues, this equality has yet to be realized. Women in any society are intrinsic to a vibrant economy and important stakeholders in post-conflict transitions. For Sri Lanka, gender equity will be fundamental to a stable, peaceful and equitable future.

A recent study by the Solidarity Center titled, "Workers in Post-Civil War Jaffna: A Snapshot of Working Conditions, Opportunities and Inequalities in Northern Sri Lanka," points out the challenge not only to providing opportunities to grow the economy but also to promoting the basic labor rights that are essential to a well-functioning industrial relations atmosphere and a sense of equitable development.

For instance, here are some telling findings: In Jaffna, 81 percent of workers across a range of professions have no written contract spelling out their working conditions, much less have an opportunity to engage in collective bargaining. Even more workers, 85 percent, were not aware there was a legally stipulated minimum wage, which in Jaffna is now 10,000 Sri Lanka rupees, or only about $69 a month.

Not surprisingly, widespread wage discrimination

is disadvantaging women in the region. Survey results demonstrate that the region’s female workforce experiences gender-specific consequences born of poor working conditions, weak enforcement of legal provisions and non-conformity with international labor standards. Nisha Thellipalai, a volunteer at the Center for Human Rights and Development, a Sri Lankan nongovernmental organization, recounted one survey interviewee’s report that she “responded to a job advertisement which exclusively solicited female respondents. The tasks in the advertisement were not for traditionally gendered work, but the employer replied matter-of-factly that they would only hire women because women don’t have to be paid as much as men.”

The survey also found that 81 percent of workers work more than five days a week, in violation of national law, and the majority of people working extra hours

were women.

Sri Lanka is one of the rare developing countries in the region that has had in place, by law, a pension and social safety net for workers. These two funds are called the Employee Provident Fund (EPF) and the Employee Trust Fund (ETF), and employers are statutorily obligated to contribute to both. The study in Jaffna revealed that for more than two-thirds of workers, their employers are simply not paying into the funds.

This set of conditions in Jaffna, and by extension the Northern Province, creates an incredibly precarious situation for workers who are hoping to earn a livelihood that can sustain them and support their future.

It also points to the distinction between enforcement and equal treatment under the law for the north and other parts of the country. While implementation of the labor code is problematic countrywide, unions outside

of the north and east have a tradition of challenging employers and the government in court to ensure the law is fairly applied and provides some measure of remedy. But despite having island-wide unions in the public sector—for the postal service, telecommunications and health sectors—workers in the north and east still seem to lose. Union activists point to unequal distribution of funding for the public sector, effectively disadvantaging government services for the population.

The remedies are not difficult to identify, as outlined by the report.

First, trade unions, NGOs and international development partners can play a pivotal role in sensitizing the government and business community to their obligations under national and international labor standards, while also raising awareness among workers about their rights. Second, support for unions to conduct worker outreach, which had been severely curtailed during the war, will improve the effectiveness of dialogue among workers, employers and government.

Third, the Sri Lankan government should fully adopt and promulgate the International Labor Organization's (ILO) Decent Work Agenda to promote inclusive growth, poverty alleviation, shared prosperity and basic minimum standards of living. The Decent Work agenda is obligatory for ILO member countries such as Sri Lanka. And that is no accident: The ILO was founded, following World War I, “to pursue a vision based on the premise that universal, lasting peace can be established only if it is based on social justice." The agenda is all the more important because its elements are fundamental to lasting peace and stability in the country.

Finally, given the wage and hour disparities between male and female workers, trade unions, NGOs, and international partners should pay particular attention to raising rights awareness among women workers and support targeted outreach to women who can become leaders in gender equality and non-discrimination against all workers.

“After the survey I learned a lot that I did not know before,” said Sritharan Easwari, president of the Northern Women Society, who helped conduct the survey.

“We all hear about injustice and exploitation at the workplace, but it is deeper than that. Myself and other women believe that these women’s issues in the workplace can be tackled effectively by forming a union.

These problems can be solved if we work together.”

Tim Ryan is Solidarity Center Asia director

The Morung Express POLL RESULTS

Will the present crisis Within naga hoho affect the naga progress toWards it political and historical rights? Why? Some of those who voted YES had this to say: • Yes, it will have an impact on the Naga struggle for their rights.

It may not affect the present peace process, but to the outside world it will have a huge impact since it shows how divided and tribal Nagas are.

• Yes, as per the given situation within NH there is a possibility of adversely affecting the ongoing Naga political dialogue between NSCN (IM) and GOI as NH has been projected as the voice of the Nagas. Now with the impending crisis within Naga Hoho even Delhi govt will be wary and worried. Its sad that NH has lost its credibility and validity with departure of CNTC. IN such a situation APO has to play an important role so that an understanding and trust is re-established among the Naga family so that Naga political solution is expedited.

• Yes. Without unity, there is no nation.

• Yes, because it shows how petty our leaders are. The Rongmei issue is not a very big issue on which we destroy ourselves. It shows there is an ulterior motive.

• Larger tribes who are suppose to lead others with magnanimity like that of an elder brother are behaving like a spoilt child wanting all wanting all the chocolate unwilling to share with his siblings. Leaders representing a tribe should be more mature, least it bring shame to the whole tribe.

• Yes. This has shown our immaturity and that our leaders are not capable of solving our problems without flexing our muscles.

• Yes. Because NH's area of operation, at least in theory, encompass all the Nagas. This fiat-acompli nature of the cultural jurisdiction will naturally be the talk's interest • Yes. Why need so many organisations among such a few people in such a small state? If the people cant stand each other by their language, area, clan, community, tribe etc, then I dont see much hope in the political and historical rights. Not because of the Naga Hoho, but the mentality of the people in not accepting the mandate of the leaders nor the leaders listening to what the people really wish for. Naga societies are cropping up like mushrooms in every corners that big organisation like Naga Hoho has become obsolete and a tool of the government. Useless and defunct.

• Yes. This shows the corruption and nepotism of naga people in general • Yes. Let us all agree that all have joined for self promotion and social status not for the sake of Nagas. There is money to be made in this organisation for many of them are working for politicians. The truth is they are not there for any altruistic purpose. Now with the ugly head of tribalism creeping in, dont be suprised if Naga society is disintegrated along tribal, village line. so the present crisis will be big setback to political and historical rights of Nagas. Let us remember that more clever and manipulative outsiders are waiting for this to happen.

• Yes. The present crisis should be an eye opener with positive impact. A Naga couple (from any tribe, village or district)living in the United States of America (USA), if their children are born there, they become citizens of USA by birth and enjoy all the privileges like any other citizens. But in the present Nagaland, other communities who are not Nagas may legally have more privileges than a Naga born in Nagaland because he or she belong to this and that tribe. Such discrimination should cease. I am sorry and I write this to our shame.

Some of those who voted NO had this to say: • No. The Naga issue is much bigger than Naga Hoho. But there is no denying that in front of the world we have exposed how disunited Nagas have become. Its a shame that the differences could not be solved within the kitchen. Instead the leaders decided to wash our dirty linen in front of the whole world.

• Naga Hoho is primarily an NGO to oversee our social concerns.

Naga political issue is not a social matter to be decided by Naga

Hoho but by the federating tribal bodies and therefore to say divided on tribal lines? How long? Singapore, which is a comthat the crisis within Naga Hoho will affect the progress of politimunity comprising mainly of Chinese, Malay and Indians after cal talks is figment of imagination and at best a conjecture. a long deliberation, realized that that the country must have a • No. Its not related to political issue. population of at least 4 million to stay ahead and combat with • Actually, the present "leaders" in the Naga Hoho have lost their other larger countries, economically and politically. A food for independence and neutrality. So they have become more of an thought for naga leaders on how, people of different commuobstacle to the Naga progress. nities live together and strengthened their economy and their • That conflict is an internal affair but Nagaland has only one Asgeneral well-being like education and health. I appeal to Naga sembly that stands with one political and historical rights.

Hoho, state government and leaders of national workers to • No...It has nothing to do with Naga political issue. NAGA Hoho THINK BEYOND CONFLICTS. Lately, only internal conflicts never represent all Nagas like ENPO, Nagas of Myanmar, AP, has become our stable food.

Assam. Crisis between NH and CNTC is a kitchen problem • No. Nagas have a goal which is beyond tribal conflicts and petty whereas Naga Political issue is a national one. statehood politics. Our future envisaged by great leaders like • No. When the naga hoho also does not know where the political A.Z. Phizo, Isaac Chisi Swu and others is to reclaim our God solution are heading. BTW the word naga is the most misused given rights, historically and politically. Any obstacle caused by and abused word today and no sensible person can accept the any individual or community to disrupt us in achieving our goal term naga anymore in its originality must be sternly dealt with. India, which was and is our main • The two are completely different issue and so it will never hamadversary has relaxed it's rigid stand after more than fifty years per the other because of other. of armed confrontation. So, who is an individual or one or two • No.. Where in the peace talks have they inked and agreed dat tribal community that blocks the call for unity to usher in peace disassociating from Naga Hoho will effect the peace process. for all? Noted Naga activist Niketu Iralu stated that the present Tiz is a lame excuse cited to brainwash Naga people because statehood is an illegitimate child. It is conceived by India to divide the Nagas. Younger generation should not be confused.

Naga Hoho, the most esteemed organisation should not kowtow to inimical forces.

• No, Even if some tribes want to stay aloof to their shame, Nagas are one. Nobody can and would change that. If the people in the Jalukie area do not want to welcome their kin from Manipur and Assam, nobody will force. But places like Dimapur and Kohima are for all. Even in the 1950s, there were few population in Dimapur. Different tribes started coming from different districts. Four hundred years ago, there was a Dimasa kingdom but the Ahoms drove them away. For centuries it was deserted place, a hunting ground for Nagas after the harvest.

If some tribes do not want other Nagas to come to their area, then NO DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITIES like medical college, hospital and Universities should be shed up in these districts.

It will do more justice to shift to some less developed districts for all development works, even if some political settlement come up with India and Myanmar later. BANGLADESHIS are different. They are not going to change. They will only alter the demography and religion of the state. Your children will be called with some strange names along with a Naga surname.

Read the books of Ezra and Nehemiah to realize the danger.

Your children will speak the language of Ashdod. The sooner Nagas understand and surmise THE REAL CRISIS, it is better for all. We can learn a big lesson from AKM, the students YES NO OTHER union based in Mokokchung. What do you gain from Naga verses Naga? What is your contribution to Nation Building? they are losing their credibility in the eyes of the people. Like it Are you just a spectator and waiting to get the first opportunity, or not Naga hoho is currently facing Identity Crisis! if any?? Dear brother, join hands for common good. Kulnalim.

• No, naga political issue is between NPG n India but the issue is within naga tribes only.

• A big "NO"!!! Because Naga Hoho does not represent all Naga Some of those who voted OTHERS had this to say: tribes, meaning 50% of the Naga tribes don't know who are • It is both Yes and No. We know that the Naga Hoho is made up of tribes, so even if the Naga Hoho is not there, it will not Naga hoho and what they do! change anything. At the same time, the Government of India • I think the issue between three hohos and NH is purely of Rongmei recognition as an Indigenous tribe of Nagaland and not for will use this as a reason to divide the Nagas even more and to stall the process. political and historical right.

• No. The recent crisis has nothing to do with historical and politi- • Why don't morung express ask for the opinion or stand of all cal rights of nagas as a whole. It is just a reaction to the political the honourable Legislatures of the Nagaland and Assembly on manipulation of a certain politician heading the govt. in creating the issue of recognising or de recognising Rongmai naga tribe as indigenous to Nagaland state or not. Election is coming and his own vote bank at the expense of the people in nagaland.

• It is for the better. Naga Hoho, the apex body of all Nagas is not we must know their stand. Many tribes will follow if this is not de tribe-centric. Even Kukis, Dimasas and Garos residing in all recognised. Therefore each and every MLA should be asked by Naga inhabited areas should become part of the apex body to journalists or asked to give written in your opinion poll in your strengthen the political rights of all. Could we afford to remain esteemed paper.

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Border tension pushes back Night raids by security forces politics in poll-bound Punjab send Kashmir youth into hiding Srinagar, OctOber 2 (ianS): By day, the Kashmir Valley is in the grip of an uneasy calm. But at night, raids by security forces looking for youths supporting the militant cause are causing widespread fear.

Even as the valley remains shut for the 86th day, a semblance of normality has returned, barring some parts of south Kashmir, the epicentre of a seemingly unending unrest.

More people and vehicles are seen during the day and no major incident of violence has been reported from south Kashmir for over a week.

The outward calm, however, seems to melt away after sunset.

Residents here and in south Kashmir say that night-time raids by security forces have forced scores of youths to go into hiding.

The night raids are being conducted jointly by the police and paramilitary forces, almost daily, in the south, central and north Kashmir areas.

"Night-time raids do

not take place in Kashmir alone. They take place across the country when police has to catch any criminal," Deputy Inspector General of Police Nitish Kumar told IANS over telephone, adding: "We raid in the morning, afternoon, evening and similarly during night."

The forces are looking for youths involved in stone-throwing and other street protests since antiIndia protests gripped the valley after the July 8 killing of Hizbul commander Burhan Wani.

Police have reportedly arrested thousands from different parts of Kashmir, but no official figures were available.

Residents in south Kashmir's Achabal area said police personnel in civilian dress come to the town at night and enter houses. A resident said they are very rough with anyone who opposes them.

Kumar denied charges of police brutality. "The Jammu and Kashmir Police is a professional force. Such allegations are baseless."

India has never coveted any country's land: PM

new Delhi, OctOber 2 (ianS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday said India has never coveted any territory or attacked a country but made sacrifices for the freedom of others.

"India has never coveted any territory; never attacked another country. Instead, thousands of Indians gave their lives in the World War I," Modi said after inaugurating the Pravasi Bharatiya Kendra, a stateof-the-art complex dedicated to overseas Indians.

"In the last two years, you have seen how the central government rescued peoReports of the nighttime raids have also come from Kupwara, Sopore, Budgam, Bandipora, Ganderbal and Srinagar.

A resident of Kulgam town told IANS that security forces raided his house looking for his son.

"My son was not at home. They roughed me up and tried to arrest me but the strong resistance put up by neighbours forced the police to retreat. I received four stitches on my foot," he said, asking not to be named.

The fear of arrest has

ple from conflict situations, not just Indians but foreigners too."

"On humanitarian issues, the Ministry of External Affairs has created a special niche for itself," Modi added.

The Prime Minister's remarks came amid deteriorating India-Pakistan ties and escalating border tension after the September 18 terror attack in Uri in Jammu and Kashmir that killed 19 Indian soldiers.

"Humanity is a principal inspiration for us and the world has acknowledged this not only due to our heritage but on account of our actions," said Modi.

forced many youths of the town to spend nights away from their homes.

Another resident said when security forces come for raids announcements are made over loudspeakers asking people to defend themselves.

Mohammad Abbas, President of the Anantnag Bar Association, said most of those caught have been charged with arson, rioting, instigating riots, conspiracy and attempt to murder.

A few have been accused of anti-national activities.

Night-time raids, he

said, "are unlawful and unfortunate".

Most arrests have taken place in south Kashmir (Anantnag, Pulwama, Awantipora, Kulgam and Shopian) followed by north Kashmir (Baramulla, Kupwara, Bandipora, Sopore, Handwara) and central Kashmir (Srinagar, Budgam and Ganderbal).

Official sources said that over 3,500 youths had been arrested in south Kashmir, about 1,500 in north Kashmir and around 1,000 in central Kashmir in recent weeks.

chanDigarh, OctOber 2 (ianS): Till Thursday last week, politics in Punjab was at its peak in poll-bound Punjab. The India-Pakistan tensions have for now deviated the political course in the border state.

In the past few months, all the talk in Punjab was political - on whether or not the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), the newest challenger to the ruling Shiromani Akali Dal-Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) alliance and the opposition Congress, would pose a challenge to the traditional parties in assembly elections early next year.

However, with war-like tensions with Islamabad staring Punjab in the face, especially in the districts bordering Pakistan, politics has taken a backseat.

The increasing attacks on AAP by the Akali DalBJP and Congress, the talk of the launch of a fourth front, the future of former Rajya Sabha MP and ex-BJP leader Navjot Singh Sidhu and other breakaway leaders as well as other political issues were pushed to the background as the warmongering with Pakistan gained momentum.

The political leadership, which was leaving no opportunity in having a dig at one another till last week, are subdued in their political discourse owing to the India-Pakistan tension.

This was followed by Thursday's directions from the union home ministry to the Punjab government to get the 10-km belt along the 553-km long international border in Punjab with Pakistan evacuated.

The evacuation of over 400,000 people from the border belt in the six frontier districts of Amritsar, Gurdaspur, Pathankot, Tarn Taran, Ferozepur and Fazilka has erased everything else.

Even the launch of a new political party, Apna Punjab Party (APP) on Saturday by former AAP Punjab convener Sucha Singh Chhotepur, remained a low-key affair in view of the border tensions.

Political leaders changed their discourse to link it to the border situation.

"The Akali Dal government has not made much arrangements to accommodate the evacuated villagers of border areas.

The Punjab government is

creating undue tension in the border districts. This could be an attempt to get the assembly elections postponed," Punjab AAP convener Gurpreet Singh Ghuggi said.

Congress leaders too accuse the Badal government of creating a scare.

"People in border areas were being harassed in the name of evacuation. The administration has failed to help people in the affected villages," Punjab Congress president Amarinder Singh said.

"There is a need to instill confidence in people instead of spreading fear and panic," said the leader of the opposition in the Punjab assembly, Charanjit Singh Channi.

The Punjab government maintains there was no panic due to the latest border developments.

"The brave people of Punjab's border belt are facing a lot of hardship due to the border tension. The country stands with them in this hour," Chief Minister Parkash Singh Badal said.

A total of 117 assembly seats in Punjab go for election in January-February next year.

India ratifies Paris climate change deal UP Police finds a buddy, goodwill ambassador in Twitter

new Delhi, OctOber 2 (reuterS): India, the world's third largest emitter of greenhouse gases, formally joined the Paris agreement on tackling climate change on Sunday, taking the global pact a step nearer its enactment.

"India has deposited its instrument of ratification of the Paris Agreement with the United Nations," the U.N. said in a statement on Sunday. The deal, agreed by nearly 200 countries in Paris last December, aims to slash greenhouse gas emissions

by shifting away from fossil fuels to limit global warming to "well below" two degrees Celsius compared to pre-industrial times.

But it needs to be formally ratified by countries representing at least 55% of global carbon dioxide emissions. Next week the European Union is expected to complete the joint ratification of the climate pact by its 28 member states, which will be a major milestone as it would take approvals past the 55 percent mark and put the deal into effect ahead of

the next round of climate talks in November, in Morocco. The Paris agreement received a boost last month after the United States and China, the world's two biggest emitters, submitted their approvals to the United Nations.

India had called for more work on the agreement ahead of its ratification on Sunday, with its environment ministry saying the Paris agreement laid a "broad framework" but detailed guidelines and rules were needed for it to

become operational. The ministry also criticised developed countries, saying their populations "live extravagant lifestyles with a high carbon footprint".

It said it was "very crucial" to advance key issues, including those related to finance and technology transfer, at the meeting in Marrakech next month, where India also plans to urge developed countries to do more. "At Morocco, India will insist on a concrete roadmap from developed countries," the ministry said.

Bihar becomes dry state again, enforces new law Patna, OctOber 2 (ianS): Bihar became a dry state once again as the new stringent Bihar Excise and Prohibition Act came into force from Gandhi Jayanti on Sunday, officials said.

Chief Minister Nitish Kumar said the government will not withdraw the liquor ban.

"A special state Cabinet meeting chaired by the Chief Minister on Sunday formally approved the implementation of the new act in the state," an official in the Chief Minister's Office here said.

All ministers present in the meeting supported the government's move for the total liquor ban in the state, the official said.

On Friday, the Patna High Court order had struck down the liquor ban in Bi-

har, which was put into effect as per the old Excise and Prohibition Act from April 5.

The state government had, however, announced before the high court order came that it would enforce about the new stringent law from October 2.

According to the state's Additional Advocate General Lalit Kishore, the Patna High Court order was related to the old act that came into force in April.

He said the high court order will not impact the new act since it was passed by both houses of the Bihar legislature and formally ap-

proved by Governor Ram Nath Kovind.

Soon after Sunday's meeting, Nitish Kumar told the media that his government will not withdraw the liquor ban at all. "...it is our duty to go ahead with the liquor ban."

Nitish Kumar said since Mahatma Gandhi is a symbol of 'jan chetna' (people's awareness), the government enforced the new law from Gandhi Jayanti, the Mahatma's birth aniversary.

On Saturday, the Chief Minister appealed to the people, particularly the women, to help government agencies enforce the liquor ban in the state.

As per the new prohibition law, all adult members of a family would be arrested if liquor is found stored in any household.

The Chief Minister said the new legislation is required to plug gaping holes in the previous Act.

lucknOw, OctOber 2 (ianS): For the beleaguered Uttar Pradesh Police, often at the receiving end of public criticism for its tardy responses and inept handling of cases, micro-blogging site Twitter is emerging a big-ticket PR booster - it already has over 54,000 followers, and the number is growing by the day.

Thanks to Twitter, the largest police force in the world has not only been able to work out many crimes and prevent others from taking place, but has also earned bouquets for its prompt intervention.

Almost three weeks after it launched the Twitter Seva grievance redressal service, a first by any state police force in the country, the bulk of the problems posted have been disposed off and the remaining ones are in process.

Of the over 10,000 tweets that were received on the @ Uppolice Twitter handle, around 70 per cent were found to have been "actionable" and were sorted out within hours, a police officer told IANS on condition of anonymity as he was not authorised to speak to the media on the issue.

The Twitter handle is being monitored 24x7 by a team of well-trained police personnel at the DGP HQ, which has since become the "repository of all tweets".

Other than the prompt action that is being taken on the complaints of the people, the Twitter Seva seems to have brought out the humane face of the men in khakhi, something which many valiant efforts in the past had failed to achieve.

Other than settling issues like domestic strife within a family between the mother-in-law and her foreign daughter-in-law in Agra to helping people caught in long traffic snarls to thrashing out the prob-

non-registration of FIRs, slow progress in investigations, lack of patrolling in localities, police misbehaviour and traffic gridlocks.

In one case, an officer said, a woman quietly recorded the misbehaviour of a police SHO on her cell phone and posted it on the micro-blogging site.

The SHO in Gorakhpur was suspended within minutes and similar action was taken in Faizabad when a sub-inspector misbehaved with a complainant.

Thanks to Twitter, the largest police force in the world has not only been able to work out many crimes and prevent others from taking place, but has also earned bouquets for its prompt intervention. lem of an NRI when his father was being intimidated by someone in Noida to preventing a suicide, the UP Police seems to be on a roll of late.

Public Relations Officer (PRO) to the DGP UP, Rahul Srivastav, who also heads the nodal team overseeing Twitter Seva, says the service has "become a great game changer".

Explaining how the goodwill of the police was shoring up with prompt follow-up on the tweets that can be acted upon, Srivastav said most pertained to

"The beauty of the system is that the handle of the UP Police and of the other 75 districts are alive and synced, reviewed real time by senior officer," a senior officer said -- leaving no room for slow or no action on the complaints received.

An ADG-rank officer pointed out that in the run-up to the service being launched, there was a "mouthful of cynicism" when many on the force said the "establishment was unleashing a Frankenstein" which will put more pressure on, and bring under

scrutiny, the entire system.

This, they feared, would render a further bodyblow to the police, "largely owing to its internal shortcomings like low staff, poor weaponry and communication systems".

The feedback so far has been in stark contrast and the complainants are, by and large, satisfied with the response and action taken, Srivastav said.

The ser vice was launched by DGP Javeed Ahmad, Twitter Vice President Rishi Jaitley and CEO Rahil Khurshid earlier this month.

Gorakhpur zone has 50 social media-savvy police personnel, followed by Meerut (48), Varanasi (46), Kanpur (43), Lucknow (41), Bareilly (37) and Allahabad (32). At DGP HQ, policemen manning the social media cell, be it Ankit (an MCA), Kuldeep or Satyendra Pandey, all are "superexcited" about the work they are doing.

And so, as the microblogging service is emerging as a buddy for the oft-harangued UP Police, even the countryside is feeling the tremors of change. A user from Kanpur rural, who got his complaint resolved in no time, told IANS that when he went to the concerned policeman, the first thing he told him was: "Tweet na kar dena yaar (For heaven's sake, do not Tweet)."

A different protest by girl students for construction of toilets

buxar (bihar), OctOber 2 (ianS): Several Class 10 students of a school in Bihar have forsworn gold jewellery until their parents build toilets in their homes to save them the shame of having to go out into the open to defecate.

In a bid to put pressure on parents to construct toilets to safeguard their hygiene, security and saving themselves from constant shame -- Richa, Joyti, Ranju, Rabina, Khushbu and Puja Kumari decided to wear their gold lockets only when they will not be forced to defecate in the open anymore.

They are six of 18 Class 10 students in a government girl high school in Bihar's Buxar district, about 125km from Patna, who are still asked to defecate in the open as their houses lack toilets, a district official told IANS. "During an inspection of school by a district administration official, Anupam Singh, the girls were

asked if they did not have toilet in their homes and 18 of them raised their hands.

"The girls also said that they want toilets to be built so that they don't have to defecate outside and expressed their shame and agony. They removed their gold lockets and handed them over to Singh and took an oath not to wear them unless their demands were met," another official said.

"I was both happy and upset over their determination for a toilet as these girls are fully aware of the necessity of a toilet while they have been living without a basic need like that so far," Anupam Singh said.

Interestingly, the girls revealed that their parents are neither poverty stricken nor facing any financial crunch but pointed out that the construction of a toilet never figured in their agenda.

"We are ashamed of living without a toilet that forces us and our mothers to defacate outside," said Khushbu, adding that her parents were ignoring her

Country marks two years of Clean India campaign

new Delhi, OctOber 2 (Pti): New initiatives to clean public places, rewarding the impact-makers and fresh pledges to meet the 2019 target of a cleanIndia marked the day as the the Swachh Bharat Abhiyan launched

by Prime Minister Narendra Modi completed two years today on Gandhi Jayanti.

Porbandar, the birthplace of Mahatma Gandhi, and nearly 170 towns in Gujarat were declared Open Defection Free (ODF) on the birth anniversary of the 'Father of the Nation'.

Andhra Pradesh became the second state after Gujarat to declare all its municipalities ODF under the 'Swachch Bharat' initiarepeated appeals for building a toilet at home.

Another class 10 girl, Puja said: "I, along with my mother, am forced to make our way to an open field every night under the cover of darkness to relieve ourselves."

tive and earned an incentive of Rs 185.97 crore from the Centre.

"Synchronizing the Swachh Bharat Abhiyan with Gandhiji's birthday is most appropriate as he had always emphasized on adoption of cleanliness in our daily lives," President Pranab Mukherjee said as he flagged-off a march for Swachh Bharat Abhiyan at Rashtrapati Bhavan here.

From Puducherry, to Rajkot, to his constituency Varanasi, the Prime Minister shared on Twitter pictures and videos of cleanliness drives and awareness campaigns held across the country by locals.

"It's a matter of joy that Porbandar Dist, where Bapu was born has become open defecation-free to-

In a last few months, IANS has reported several stories with rare steps by individual woman to get toilets constructed at their houses in Bihar.

One such woman was Shanti Devi, a povertystricken woman in her

day. Kudos to all those who made this happen," Modi tweeted.

Union Ministers, Chief Ministers and state ministers joined people in the cleanliness drives. Assam Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal helped in cleaning the Kamakhya Temple while Union Ministers Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi and Kiren Rijiju were in action at a school here.

Union Minister Venkaih Naidu flagged off the 'Swachhta Rally' from India Gate.

Celebrities like Amitabh Bachchan joined cleanliness campaigns launched by media and corporate houses with the superstar saying that if Indians pledge to clean 10 yards around them, soon Modi's vision of a Swachh Bharat

early 40s who chose to sell her four goats to finance the construction of a toilet at her house in a village in Rohtas district as she considers it a shame for a woman to defecate in the open.

Shanti had kept the four goats to raise money for the

can turn in to reality.

The Union Information and Broadcasting Ministry honoured the people whose short films were selected in a competition on the theme of Swachh Bharat.

The contest received 4,346 entries after which 20 were shortlisted with the top honour going Katyanan Shivpuri from Maharashtra for the film Murga.

Swachh Bharat Mission has become a social movement in the country and it is for first time in Independent India that people were joining hands for a such a cause, Home Minister Rajnath Singh said after administering cleanliness pledge to school students at a function here.

medical treatment of her paralysed husband, who has been bed-ridden for over one-and-a-half-years.

"I have sold my goats to raise money to construct a toilet. I have finally built a toilet and fulfilled my dream," said Shanti, a resi-

dent of Khaira Bhutha village, adding that a toilet in every home is a must.

In another instance, Phulkumari Devi, in her mid20s, a resident of Barahkhanna village in Rohtas, mortgaged her gold and silver jewellery to raise mon-

ey for the construction of a toilet at her house.

In some cases, women, including newly-weds, divorced their husbands and left their in-laws' houses because they failed to get toilets constructed and made them suffer the humiliation of going out in the open instead.

As millions of people in Bihar are still living without toilets, Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar earlier launched a key scheme from his seven resolves, 'Shauchalay Nirman, Ghar Ka Sammaan' (a toilet for every household) in towns and villages of the state by the end of 2019.

The state government would provide Rs 12,000 per family for constructing toilets in urban and rural areas, while community toilets would be built for those who do not have space for constructing one.

According to Development Commissioner Shishir Sinha, there are 1.60 crore families who still do not have toilets in their homes in the state.

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As Syria’s armed conflict escalates, so does the death of innocent lives

New Delhi, OctOber 2 (the iNDiaN express): As Syria’s armed conflict continues for the last five years, the death toll has escalated beyond count. As the horrors unfold, everyday the situation gets worse in Aleppo, the capital city of Syria. The number of people trapped in Aleppo’s rebel-held eastern districts includes nearly 300,000 people – a 100,000 of them children.

Aleppo is a pocket of resistance, some eight miles long and three miles wide that civil defense workers said has been hit by 1,900 bombs in the past week.

The campaign has wreaked destruction on hospitals, clinics, residential buildings, water stations and electric generators.

At least 96 children are among the 320 people killed in Aleppo since a cease-fire collapsed on September 19, according to UNICEF. This results as Syrian and Russian warplanes barrage the city’s eastern opposition neighborhoods, trying to crush more than five years of resistance there. According to the World Health Organization, almost a third of the 840 people wounded over the same period are children.

“Aleppo is one of the most dangerous places in the world, and in the last week it has become perhaps the most dangerous place in the world for children,” Juliette Touma, regional chief of communications for the UN children’s agency told The Associated Press.

As reported by The Associated Press, parents have

Syria presses Aleppo advance, tells rebels to leave

People inspect a damaged site after airstrikes on the rebel held Sheikh Fares neighbourhood of Aleppo on October 1, Syria. REUTERS

been desperately struggling to keep their families safe fearing the threat of an imminent ground offensive. They have little hope for the future, with no regular schooling and little access to nutritious food.

Wounded, screaming children, covered in dust and being pulled out of rubble, have become a daily reality in Aleppo.

Wounded children are often left untreated, sometimes to die, in Aleppo’s overwhelmed hospitals.

Only 30 doctors remain in opposition-held neighborhoods: One physician for every 10,000 people, compared to a peacetime standard of one for every 1,000, Touma said. “It is very difficult to know how many

(children) are traumatized, but one would imagine every single one is impacted by the horrors, especially with the intensification of the violence in the past week,” she said.

So-called bunker-busting bombs, designed to target underground structures, have been widely used, possibly to crush tunnels or bunkers used as refuge by the thousands of rebel fighters defending the districts. But the powerful bombs also threaten the underground shelters where civilians take refuge and where children go to school. For the past several years, most classes have been held in basements because of the constant fighting and threat of airstrikes.

“The use of bunkerbusting bombs means there is literally nowhere we can keep children safe,” said Nick Finney of Save the Children, which runs 13 schools in eastern Aleppo, eight of them held underground. “We’re now more likely to see children being pulled from the rubble or treated on the floor of a hospital than sitting at a school desk.”

When schools opened across the country this month, they remained closed in eastern Aleppo because of the danger, said Brita Haj, the head of the local council in the rebel-held part of the city.

Medics say the death toll among children and other residents may be far higher

Trump’s 1995 tax records suggest no federal taxes for years - New York Times washiNGtON, OctOber 2 (reuters): Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump declared a $916 million loss on his 1995 income tax returns and the large tax deduction may have allowed him to avoid paying federal income taxes for up to 18 years, the New York Times reported on Saturday.

The Trump campaign, in a statement responding to the Times report, said that the tax document was obtained illegally and that the New York Times is operating as an extension of the presidential campaign of Democratic rival Hillary Clinton.

The Times said it had obtained Trump's 1995 tax records and that they showed he received the large tax ben-

efits from financial deals that went bad in the early 1990s.

The newspaper said that tax experts it hired to analyze Trump's records said tax rules which are especially advantageous to wealthy filers would have let Trump use his $916 million loss to cancel out an equivalent amount of taxable income over an 18-

year period.

The Times said that although Trump's taxable income in subsequent years is as yet unknown, a $916 million loss in 1995 would have been large enough to wipe out more than $50 million a year in taxable income over 18 years.

Trump has declined to

release his tax records, unlike previous presidential nominees in modern history, saying his taxes are under a federal audit. Experts say he could still release them publicly if he wished.

"Mr. Trump is a highlyskilled businessman who has a fiduciary responsibility to his business, his family and his employees to pay no more tax than legally required," the Trump campaign statement said.

"That being said, Mr. Trump has paid hundreds of millions of dollars in property taxes, sales and excise taxes, real estate taxes, city taxes, state taxes, employee taxes and federal taxes, along with very substantial charitable contributions," it said.

Ethiopians killed in stampede after police fire warning shots during protest aDDis ababa, OctOber 2 (reuters): Police in Ethiopia's Oromiya region fired teargas and warning shots on Sunday to disperse anti-government protesters at a religious festival, triggering a stampede that the opposition party said killed at least 50 people.

The government did not give a precise death toll resulting from chaotic scenes during the annual festival where some people chanted slogans against the government and waved a rebel group's flag. But it said "lives were lost" and that several were injured.

Sporadic protests have erupted in Oromiya in the last two years, initially sparked by a land row but increasingly turning more broadly against the government. Since late 2015, scores of protesters have been killed in clashes with police.

These developments highlight tensions in the country where the govern-

ment has delivered stellar economic growth rates but faced criticism from opponents and rights group that it has trampled on political freedoms.

Thousands of people had gathered for the annual Irreecha festival of thanksgiving in the town of Bishoftu, about 40 km (25 miles) south of the capital Addis Ababa.

Crowds chanted "we need freedom" and "we need justice", preventing community elders, deemed close to the government, from delivering their speeches at the festival.

Some protesters waved the red, green and yellow flag of the Oromo Liberation Front, a rebel group branded a "terrorist" organisation by the government, witnesses said.

When police fired teargas and guns into the air, crowds fled and created a stampede, some of them plunging into a deep ditch, witnesses said.

The witnesses said they

saw people dragging out a dozen or more victims, showing no obvious sign of life. Half a dozen people, also motionless, were also seen being taken by pickup truck to a hospital, one witness said.

"As a result of the chaos, lives were lost and several of the injured were taken to hospital," the government communications office said in a statement, without giving figures. "Those responsible will face justice."

Merera Gudina, chairman of the opposition Oromo Federalist Congress, told Reuters at least 50 people were killed, saying his group had been talking to families of the victims.

He said the government tried to use the event to show Oromiya was calm.

"But residents still protested," he said.

T h e g ov e r n m e n t blames rebel groups and dissidents abroad for stirring up the protests and provoking violence. It dismisses charges that

it clamps down on free speech or its opponents.

Protesters had chanted slogans against Oromo People's Democratic Organisation, one of the four regional parties that make up the Ethiopian Peoples' Revolutionary Democratic Front, which has ruled the country for quarter of a century.

In a 2015 parliamentary election, opposition parties failed to win a single seat - down from just one in the previous parliament.

Opponents accused the government of rigging the vote, a charge government officials dismissed.

Protests in Oromiya province initially flared in 2014 over a development plan for the capital that would have expanded its boundaries, a move seen as threatening farmland.

Scores have been killed since late in 2015 and this year as protests gathered pace, although the government shelved the boundary plan earlier this year.

than reported, since some families bury their dead without taking them to hospitals or morgues, and many victims remain buried in the rubble.

Dr Hatem, a pediatrician, said women and children make up a large percentage of the victims because they are the ones who stay at home. As one of two pediatricians in besieged Aleppo, Hatem said he had an enormous load even before the last week’s intensification of fighting, treating 80 to 120 children a day.

Now he’s seeing a spike in wounded children in intensive care, from four or five a month to four or five a day. There is also a rise in aggressive behavior among

beirut, OctOber 2 (reuters): Syrian government and allied forces advanced north of Aleppo, pressing their week-old offensive to take the insurgentheld, eastern part of the city after dozens of overnight air strikes. The Syrian army told rebels to leave the area, offering safe passage and aid supplies.

The Syrian military, supported by Iranian-backed militias and Russian air power, began their push to take the whole of the divided city after a ceasefire collapsed last month. The assault has nearly destroyed eastern Aleppo's healthcare system, the U.N said.

An air campaign by the Syrian government and its allies was reinforced by a ground offensive targeting the besieged eastern half of the city where insurgents have been holding out.

The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights and the Syrian military said the army and its allies had advanced south from the Handarat refugee camp north of Aleppo city, which they took earlier this week, taking the Kindi hospital and parts of the Shuqaif industrial area.

Air strikes and shelling continued on Sunday, the Observatory said.

Zakaria Malahifji, of the Aleppo-based rebel group Fastaqim, told Reuters there were clashes in this area on Sunday. The Observatory added that there was fierce fighting between rebels and government forces all along the front line which cuts the city in two.

The Syrian army said on Sunday that rebel fighters should vacate east Aleppo and it would guarantee them safe passage and necessary aid. "The army high command calls all armed fighters in the eastern neighbourhood of Aleppo to leave these neighbourhoods and let civilian residents live their normal lives," the statement carried by state news agency SANA said.

children and various signs of trauma such as bed-wetting or losing the ability to walk or talk, said Hatem, who gave only his last name out of security fears.

A Syrian opposition monitoring group that

tracks Syria’s civil war said a year of Russian airstrikes have killed 9,364 people in the war-torn country. The Britain-based Syrian Observatory for Human Rights said the dead include 3,804 civilians, among them 906

HOSPITALS DAMAGED The relentless Russian and Syrian air campaign in east Aleppo has damaged hospitals and water supplies. Internationally brokered attempts to establish ceasefires to allow in United Nations humanitarian aid have failed, although other international and local aid groups have brought in limited supplies. The U.N's Under-Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs, Stephen O'Brien, said he was "deeply alarmed by the fero-

cious pummelling of eastern Aleppo" and reiterated U.N. calls for a pause in fighting, medical evacuations and access for aid.

"The health system is on the verge of total collapse with patients being turned away and no medicines available to treat even the most common ailments."

"With clean water and food in very short supply, the number of people requiring urgent medical evacuations is likely to rise dramatically in the coming days," he said.

On Saturday, the largest trauma and intensive care centre in eastern Aleppo was badly damaged by air strikes and had to close. Two patients were killed.

The Syrian American Medical Society (SAMS), which partly supported the hospital, said the hospital had been hit seven times since July, with three attacks this week alone. "The situation in Aleppo is beyond dire ... People are stuck under the rubble and we can't get to them because of the intensity of the shelling. We are pleading for help to stop the bombing," said Mohamed Abu Rajab, a SAMS nurse at the hospital.

SAMS said only five hospitals remained operational in east Aleppo. children. The dead also include 2,746 members of the Islamic State group and 2,814 from other rebel and militant groups, including al-Qaida’s affiliate in Syria.

– With inputs from Associated Press

Britain’s May says to trigger EU divorce by end of March

birMiNGhaM, OctOber 2 (reuters): Prime Minister Theresa May said on Sunday she would trigger the process to leave the EU by the end of March, offering the first glimpse of a timetable for a divorce that will redefine Britain's ties with it biggest trading partner.

Britain's shock vote to leave the European Union in June propelled May to power and the former interior minister has since been under pressure to offer more details on her plan for Britain's departure, beyond her often-repeated catchphrase that "Brexit means Brexit".

In a move to ease fears among her ruling Conservatives that she may delay the divorce, May will tell the party's annual conference in Birmingham, central England, that she is determined to move on with the process and win the "right deal".

Using Article 50 of the EU's Lisbon Treaty will give Britain a two-year period to clinch one of the most complex deals in Europe since World War Two. "We will trigger before the end of March next year," May told the BBC's Andrew Marr show.

"Now that they know what our timing is going to be ... (I hope) that we'll be able to have some preparatory work so that once the trigger comes we have a smoother process of negotiation."

Britain's decision to leave the EU on June 23 sparked turmoil in financial markets as investors tried to gauge its impact on both the world's fifth largest economy and the bloc.

The country's allies fear that its exit from the EU could mark a turning point in post-Cold War international affairs that will

Britain's Prime Minister Theresa May arrives ahead of the annual Conservative Party Conference in Birmingham, Britain, October 1. REUTERS

weaken the West in relation to China and Russia, undermine efforts toward European integration and hurt global free trade.

Sterling plunged to a 31-year low after the vote and is now trading around 40 U.S. cents -- or 25 percent -- lower than the sixyear highs it reached in mid-2014.

'GREAT REPEAL ACT' For some businesses, May's reluctance to offer what she describes as a "running commentary" on her strategy, has deepened fears that they could end up paying higher costs if operating from Britain.

May said there was "a difference between not giving any commentary and giving a running commentary".

"What I am doing today is setting out some further detail on the timing and the way we are going to approach this whole question," May said.

May was expected to say she would trigger the divorce procedure early next year - a move the leader hopes will show voters

that she is determined to deliver Brexit despite having campaigned, albeit quietly, for Britain to remain in the bloc.

For many of her lawmakers, the announcement hit the mark.

"The timing is just right," Conservative lawmaker Andrew Bridgen told Reuters, saying that voters had understood that the new prime minister had needed some time to prepare her position.

Others said they feared that triggering Article 50 so early could put pressure on Britain as elections in France and Germany in 2017 could change London's partners in the middle of talks.

Saying she did not want to give away her stance, May offered little insight into the question of where she would set the gauge in the struggle to balance controlling migration with winning tariff-free access to the EU's single market.

She said her government must respond to the demands of voters, many of whom fear that hospitals and schools are being

stretched by high levels of migration from the European Union, but also had to listen to business.

"I want the right deal for trade in goods and services and what we are doing at the moment ... is listening to businesses here in the UK, listening to different sectors, finding out what it is that is most important to them," she said.

And she appealed to the EU, which has said "there will be no negotiations without notification", to open talks to smooth the way for Britain's exit.

"It's not just important for the UK, it's important for Europe as a whole that we are able to do this in the best possible way so we have the least disruption for businesses ... and when we leave the EU we have a smooth transition away from the EU," May said.

But while trying to keep EU partners on board, her move to repeal next year the 1972 European Communities Act, which took Britain into what is now the EU, and make Britain "a sovereign and independent country" was aimed directly at her party.

Some members of her Conservative Party said that what May has billed as the 'Great Repeal Act' was little more than a technicality, but others said it was the first step for Britain to reclaim power and dispense with some EU regulation.

"I'm rather looking forward to being a sovereign parliament again ... to dealing with EU legislation and removing unnecessary laws and streamlining it," said Bridgen Describing himself as an "ardent Brexiteer", Bridgen said by repealing the act, Britain could help businesses by dispensing with EU regulation "which puts them at a disadvantage".

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MdFA TropHY 2016 FiXTure lAYouT (21 Teams) SL/NO

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Real slump to fourth straight draw as Atletico go top

Jadonang Memorial Tourney from Nov 1 imphal, OctOber 2 (mexN): The 10th Jadonang Memorial Football Tournament 2016 is scheduled to be held from November 1 at THAU Sports Complex, Thangmeiband, Imphal. The tournament is being organised by the Zeliangrong Football Association (ZFA). According to a press release, the organisers held an emergency meeting on Saturday at the Zeliangrong Office Building in Kakhulong, Imphal in the matter of last date of forms submission/registration for the tournament.

In this regard, the organisers have informed all participating teams/clubs to submit their forms on or before October 5 at its head office, Imphal. Teams/ Clubs submitting their forms after the due date will not be entertained. The decision to extend the submission / registration of forms has been taken due to the inconvenience faced by some team/club, the release stated.

Open Penalty Shootout tourney in Pfutsero KOhima, OcOber 2 (mexN): Win FC Pfutsero is organizing the 1st Open Penalty Shootout Tournament at Pfutsero Sports Complex from October 7 to 8. Pfutsero, under Phek district lies 70 km away from state’s capital Kohima. The champions, runners-up, third and fourth place will carry a cash prize of Rs. 50,000, Rs.30,000, Rs.20,000 and Rs.10,000 respectively. Entry forms will be available at Bible House Kohima, Riwe Mekru's shop Pfutsero and Life Centre Pfutsero.

For further details, contact Kope Kronu- 9612367421, Tali Kapfo -9612512475 and Sabu Kapfo- 9615771164.

barcelONa, OctOber 2 (reuters): Real Madrid's stuttering run continued as they were held 1-1 at home by La Liga minnows Eibar on Sunday, drawing a fourth consecutive game in all competitions for the first time in more than a decade.

Fran Rico stunned the Santiago Bernabeu Stadium by opening the scoring for the visiting side in the sixth minute, facilitated by some questionable Real defending and goalkeeping from Keylor Navas.

Gareth Bale headed home a Cristiano Ronaldo cross to level in the 17th minute and score his 50th La Liga goal and the Wales international came close to grabbing the winner in the second half but headed against the far post.

Real were jeered off the pitch at the final whistle, which signalled a fourth consecutive draw following stalemates with Villarreal and Las Palmas and their 2-2 draw with Borussia Dortmund in the Champions League.

Real surrendered top spot to Atletico Madrid, who beat Valencia 2-0 earlier on Sunday and provisionally top the table on goal difference, while champions Barcelona can take first place if they win at Celta Vigo later on Sunday.

Antoine Griezmann made amends for missing a second penalty in as many games by hitting the opening goal as Atletico were made to sweat to take all three points at Valencia.

The France hitman saw his first-half penalty beaten away by spot-kick saving

FIA Taekwondo C’ship from Oct 7 Dimapur, OctOber 2 (mexN): Preparations are on for the 4th Faith in Action Taekwondo Championship which will be held in the State Badminton Indoor Stadium, Dimapur on October 7 and 8 under the theme “Excel through Taekwondo”.

About 300 boys and girls from renowned Schools and Academies from Nagaland will compete in 10 different weight categories and 5 sections besides individual, group Poomsae and Best of the Best Fighters competition.

R.S. Panesar, former Asst. Governor of Rotary International District 3240 will be the chief guest at the opening ceremony which will be held on Friday, 10:00 am. Korean Grand Master Seong Kuk Jeong, 7th Dan, Black Belt from Kukkiwon, South Korea will be the Special Guest and also Chief Technical Chairman of the Championship.

The Medal winners of this Championship will participate in the forthcoming International Taekwondo Championship to be held from December 27 to 30 at Kolkata.

The International Championship is being organised by Jeong’s Taekwondo Academy in collaboration with Kukkiwon, World Taekwondo Head Quarter, South Korea and the countries participating in the event are South Korea, China, Japan, Cambodia, Thailand, Indonesia, Nepal, Malaysia, Bhutan, Sri Lanka and India.

KPC sports day held KOhima, OctOber 2 (mexN): The Kohima Press Club (KPC) held its annual sports day on October 1 in the premises of the club.

A total of 25 members participated in different disciplines.

Results: Men Table Tennis 1st- Neidilhoutuo Sechu 2nd- Ketu Viluo 3rd- Asa Seyie Chess 1st- Okenjeet Sandham 2nd- Narain B. Sagar 3rd- Neidilhoutuo Sechu Carrom 1st- Narain B.Sagar 2nd- Ketu Viluo 3rd- Nchum Odyuo Women Table Tennis 1st- Asonuo Kezio 2nd- Vibi Yhokha Chess 1st- Thitalu 2nd- Emilo Konyak

Atletico Madrid's Kevin Gameiro and Valencia's Aderlan Santos in action. (Reuters Photo)

specialist Diego Alves, who repelled another penalty from Gabi later on. But he finally blasted past the Brazilian goalkeeper in the 63rd minute, while Kevin Gameiro sealed the points in injury time.

Griezmann finished off a sweeping Atletico break after Yannick Carrasco had teed up substitute Fernando Torres, forcing Alves to parry, and Gameiro knocked the ball back for his fellow Frenchman to fire into the unguarded net.

Atletico withstood late pressure from the home side and Gameiro powered his way towards goal in the dying seconds,

dancing past a defender to smash past Alves from close range.

Griezmann, who had struck the bar from the spot against Bayern and in the Champions League final against Real Madrid, missed a third straight penalty for Atletico as Alves dived to his right to save yet another spot-kick after setting a La Liga record last week.

After Griezmann had broken the deadlock Alves made his 19th penalty save in the league by denying Atletico captain Gabi from 12 metres, but his feats proved anecdotal.

Carrom 1st- Emilo Konyak 2nd- Vibi Yhokha 3rd- Asonuo Kezio Chinese Checkers 1st- Asonuo Kezio 2nd- Grace Odyuo 3rd- Vibi Yhokha Ludo (Open category) 1st- Kopelo Krome 2nd- Mhale Kire 3rd- Alem Jamir

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Rainbow for the Nagas The Significance of Khiamniungan Tsokum Festival Z. K. Pahrü Pou

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BTC, Pfutsero

he Flood story (Genesis 6-9) reminded us thathumanwickednessescalatedtoapoint of no return. The possibility of repentance and forgiveness of wickedness became remote.

God felt regret and became frustrated with God’s own creation. This frustration (and not human sin alone) led to the destruction of life by flood.

Immediately after the flood, God seems to realize that evil is part of human nature. This realization made God to make a covenant of life, “I will never again curse the ground because of man’s heart is evil from his youth; neither will I ever again destroy every living creature as I have done…. When the bow is in the clouds, I will look upon it and remembers the everlasting covenant between God and every living creature of all flesh that is upon the earth (Genesis 8: 21; 9:16). Noah’s story describes the possibility of a thin thread of continuity, the continuity between life and death. Flood brought death. But the rainbow brings life.

Rainbow is a sign of Reconciliation: Sin destroys our relationship with fellow human beings and nature. Sin destroys peace, harmony and life. This displeases God- the Creator. It compelled God to impose corrective action leading to the total destruction of life by Flood.

After the flood, Noah offered sacrifices to God as a sign of human repentance. God accepted Noah’s action and promised never to destroy the earth again. Rainbow is a sign of reconciliation between God and humankind and even with all creation. Naga people must look to rainbow and reconcile among themselves. It is high time to forgive one another. It is high time to accept one another. It is high time for us to repent. Till the Nagas repent and reconcile with each other, flood will continue to take place and create havoc in our society.

Rainbow is a sign of Unity: One or two colours donotmakearainbow.Thecompositionofseven colours made rainbow beautiful and make delightful to behold. Different Naga tribes must be united to build a beautiful nation even as different colours are united in rainbow and attracts the attention of millions of people. Naga nation cannot be built on the opinion of one or two renowned Naga individuals. It cannot be even built on the basis of just few well developed tribes/organisations. From different places and tribes, the Naga mustcometogetherandbeunitedandriseabove allobstaclesevenasrainbowappearsinthemidst ofdrizzleandsunshinetobeseenbyall.TheNaga nation must show an example to all races and nations that there is possibility of living together as beautiful nation in the midst of differences and aspirations.

Rainbow is a sign of life: Flood is the opposite of rainbow. It is a sign of destruction. It signifies the danger and threat. It is a symbol of wickedness, greed, and violence. It is a symbol of death.

Rainbow is a sign of life. It is a symbol of calm and peace. In a stormy rainy day, till rainbow appears in the sky, there is no guarantee for life. God through rainbow reminds us again and again to value and protect life. It is indeed sad that Nagas useRainbowintheirflagbutcontinuetolivewicked life. Any individual, political party or organisationthatdestroysNaganationwithvestedinterest deservesjudgment.Goddidnotdestroytheearth anymore but God chose to die and become an atonement for us. We must reciprocate God and nature by becoming the ‘sacrificial lamb’ for each other. We need to say ‘sorry’ to fellow beings, to nature and to God. Mutual atonement will bring healing and prevent all kinds of destruction and death. In the Bible, flood story did not end up with destruction and death. Flood gives way to Rainbowandlifebeginsallanew. Letrainbowappears for the Nagas. Kuknalim.

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he entire Khiamniungan Naga community observes Tsokum Festival in the first week of October every year since time immemorial where ritual takes place both at village and jhum fields. This is the last ritual and mainly observed to pray to the almighty deity at the field for bountiful harvest and it is mandatory for every family of the village to perform ritual. On the occasion of the festival, Animals like mithuns, cows or pigs are slaughtered to appease their god where rice beer is used in abundance and share with everyone. There is a traditional belief that if a person drinks enough rice beer and perform the ritual, nothing will harm even if there are lapse while performing the ritual. The Tsokum festival is spread over eight days.

Each day has separate names and different significance. The first day is called woalim-yi. Which means preparation day of the festival. On this day the mother or elders female member of the family draws water and grind rice into flour (Mass of line particles) and put into brew vessels mixing with hot water for the purpose of rice beer for the entire period of the festival.

The second day is called woa-siy. On this day the arrangements like collection of firewood, banana leaves and vegetables are kept ready specially rice beer by mixing water and store full of brew vessels. Besides this, Domesticated animals like Mithun and cows have to be tethered to a post to be butchered the day after.

The third day is called yo-lo-a-hie. Actually the main festival starts on this day with the butcher of pig where for an elderly man to first slight cut upon the butcher pig and test the rice beer that has been prepared for the festival. Normally the well-do-to families within the village butcher their pigs and offer blood and liver of the pigs in exchange

of one-day wage or equivalent to that, to relatives and neighbours. On this day, the priest of the village called Tsokoiyu performs ritual before sunrise at the field and come back to village before the other villagers started going to their field for the same ritual. The main ritual takes place at altar called vioying, which is set up just above field-hut by folding the leaves of the food grain and by fastening together the edges of the leaves. Whereby, the leaves of the food grain are kept beneath the ground at the altar and thereby the father or the eldest male member of the family will slice out a little portion of the liver and place it at altar by invoking to the almighty to overcome all hurdles and barriers. And further invoke the blessing of the almighty for the harvest by saying, cultivating this field would be like clean water, Clean leaf without any epidemic disease over human being. On their returning, Rice beer will be shared with everyone and gathered at appointed location on the road, which is called Liamkam and partake of the food and breweries, on reaching home, little rice beer should be brought to sprinkle on the main pillar of the house.

The fourth day of the festival is called jianglao which means the day for slaughter of mithuns or cows. Usually, a good-looking othsapai called dyoi or memeipai is erected nearby the corner of the house for ritual.

During this festival a separate ritual of this (i.e. slaughter of Mithun) will performed by few, preferably the warriors and the status of fame and honour not only in their lifetime, but also even death. A leaf-mug containing esculent root, ginger and grains called Buhick lay upon the slaughtered Mithun by invoking "if we cultivate ginger" let it be like your ear, if we cultivate corn let it

be like your plume, In addition to this, they will reveal their origin and ancestors and count their hunted trophies and sprinkle rice beer three times over the erected tree and Mithun by praying. You are the price of truth and sweat of mine. Go forward without looking back, if there is enemy of us, Crush with your hoof, if there is enemy of us hit out with your head and horn, the envious against us be chewed and swallowed and go, When there is external forces in the south defend us with your ears, when there is violent disturbance in the north strike out with your tail.

The fifth day is called Dyio-shio-uh, which means rest for the erected tree. This day is observed by honouring of each other and every house prepares the best feast and shares it with friends and relatives. Male folks are together in the morung sipping rice beer whereas young boys and girls are grouped in machang sharing food items. Telling folktales and chatting etc.

The sixth day is called Dyio-va, means removing of the erected tree. The day is spent in cleaning the Village and house. Which were made dirty during the Tsokum days.

The seventh day is called Liam-Liam. On this day all the male folks of the village except babies undertake community works like construction and repairing of roads and bridges between villages and also the roads leading to their fields.

The eight day is called Yo-ou-Hie or the final day of the Tsokum. This is the starting day for every family to go to their field with meat after performing ritual on the third day of this celebration.

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Why daddys always save their sons: Kangana on Hrithik controversy

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nown to speak her heart out, actress Kangana Ranaut has questioned that why Hrithik Roshan’s father had to come for his rescue after issues between her and the actor surfaced earlier this year. Hrithk’s father Rakesh Roshan in a recent interview had said: “Hrithik is different.

Even when someone was spreading lies about him, he chose to stay calm and dignified. If he does choose to come out with the truth, it will shock everyone.”

However, this didn’t go down well with Kangana following which she questioned that why daddys have to always save their sons.

“Why can’t Indian men stand up for themselves? He (Hrithik) is a 43-yearold man; why his father has to come for his rescue always.

For how long a father will keep hiding ...for their influential big names. He is an adult he can pretty much handle his own controversies in show business. Its just a simple controversy why daddys have to always save their sons I don’t understand it,” Kangana Ranaut said at the unveiling of author Chetan Bhagat’s novel, One Indian Girl today in Mumbai. Issues between the two surfaced when Kangna hinted at Hrithik being her “ex” when she said in an interview that she fails to understand “why exes do silly things to get your attention”.

Source: IANS

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Angelina reportedly hires two expert lawyers

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ngelina Jolie has reportedly hired two expert lawyers to help her with her divorce from Brad Pitt.

The 41-year-old actress has reportedly sought the help of legal professionals Bert Fields and Pierce O’Donnell - who has been named one of the 100 Most Influential Lawyers in America by the National Law Journal - to assist her in her legal battle against the ‘Fury’ actor, according to TMZ. Angelina’s additional entertainment lawyers, who will be led by Laura Wasser, have been recruited to ensure she reaches a settlement she wants.

The ‘Maleficent’ actress - who married the Hollywood hunk in 2014 but filed for a divorce last month - has allegedly stated she doesn’t want her partner to be prosecuted for child abuse allegations, and has threatened to go “radio silent” and not cooperate with law enforcements if a case against Brad is made.

This news comes after the 52-year-old actor was claimed to have allegedly mistreated his 15-year-old son Maddox after a confrontation whilst drunk on a private jet. However, it is believed the brunette beauty - who has Maddox, Pax, 12, Zahara, 11, Shiloh, 10, and twins Knox and

Vivienne, eight, with Brad - previously told the Los Angeles County Department of Children and Family services Brad struck Maddox in the face, although it Angelina allegedly doesn’t want to punish the father of her children but is focused on protecting her brood. Other sources have come forward to claim Brad had instead supposedly lunged at Maddox, but Angelina interrupted.

Meanwhile, Angelina has been granted full custody of her children in a temporary custody deal with Brad, which will see Angelina have full physical custody of her children for three weeks until new recommendations can be settled, whilst Brad will be permitted visitation rights during the temporary period when accompanied by a therapist.

The news comes just days after it was reported that Brad was waiting to file his response to Angelina’s divorce petition until the couple had come to an agreement about the custody of their children.

Source: femalefirst.co.uk

Brosnan to endorse Indian FMCG brand

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ollywood actor Pierce Brosnan is back to promoting brands in India. Without revealing the name of the brand, he has shared that the campaign has been a great association for him as it is a product that is at the core of India’s “rich culture”. The actor will be promoting a fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) brand. The TV commercial (TVC) will be launched on October 7. The TVC will be on the theme of James bond 007 as Brosnan held the role of the fictional character from 1995 to 2004. He appeared in “GoldenEye” (1995), “Tomorrow Never Dies” (1997), “The World Is Not Enough” (1999) and “Die Another Day” (2002). “Namaste India. This country, and its people hold a special place for me and every time I make an appearance in India, I get overwhelmed with the love and the response. This campaign has been a great association for me as it is a product that is at the core of your rich culture. Now I await the viewer’s response,” Brosnan told IANS. He had earlier endorsed a suiting fabric Indian brand Reid & Taylor.

Source: IANS

Nationwide Prelims for IIT Kharagpur Spring Fest

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IT Kharagpur is conducting Nationwide Prelims for four of its flagship events- Nukkad, SF Idol, Shake a Leg and Shuffle, in October in 7 cities all over India. The prelims are part of the institute’s annual social and cultural fest, the 58th Spring Fest which is scheduled to be held from January 20 to 22.

According to a press release from the organisers, Spring Fest, with a footfall of over 25000, is one of the largest of its kind in Asia to be organised entirely by students.

Enthusiastic participants from all the major colleges of India throng to Kharagpur to this 3-day celebration of fun and frolic, the release stated.

The organisers stated that they expect to see great talent at the Nationwide Prelims across the cities. “Only the best shall hitch a hike to the Kharagpur finals this

January,” the release stated.

Spring Fest conducts a multitude of events encompassing 9 genres and more than 90 events which are contested among the best in India. These events aim to provide a battlefield for the best of the best. Its social element – Masoomiyat, aims to motivate people all over to pledge themselves to a cause to work for child welfare.

Star-nights are the main attraction of Spring Fest. Artists like Farhan Akhtar, Amit Trivedi, Shankar-Ehsan-Loy, SalimSulaiman, KK, The Raghu Dixit Project, Agnee, Indian Ocean, Swarathma, Parikrama, Euphoria, Pentagram, and many more monumental performances have happened at Spring Fest in the past years.

International bands like Dead by April, Monuments, Tesseract have also rocked the audience at the Fest.

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inger Solange Knowles has dedicated her new album “A Seat at the Table” to her mother and father. The 30-year-old sister of Beyonce said she wanted to express the intricate layers of family history, Black culture, and womanhood through her songs, reported Entertainment Weekly.

Knowles said her music tackles her search for peace and growth “in the face of condescension, lies, aggression, violence and murder.” “I’m a strong believer that in order to know where you’re going, you have to know where you came from. I think that I chose (to record in) New Iberia based on that area being the start of everything within our family’s lineage,” she added.

Her mother Tina Lawson interviewed her about the album and asked if she was afraid of being labeled an “angry Black woman”. “We grew up in a household with two parents who constantly celebrated Blackness and created forums and spaces to empower Black communities. This might feel new for other people, but it is surely not new for me,” Knowles said. “A Seat at the Table” is Knowles’ fourth studio effort.

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Mokokchung District Boxing Spurs inflict Guardiola's first defeat, United held Association formally launched

Sitting from (L-R): Senior Advisors of MDBA, C Tia Longkumer, Meren Paul, and Subong Longkumer, with office bearers of the Mokokchung District Boxing Association after the formal launch of the association on Saturday, October 1.

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MOKOKchuNG, OcTOber 2 (MexN): The Mokokchung District Boxing Association (MDBA) which was started on September 5 held its first formal official meeting at the residence of Senior Advisor, Subong Longkumer in Arkong Ward, Mokokchung on October 1.

The Association is headed by Imkummeren Jamir as the president and Rongsentoshi Jamir as the Vice President.

The Mokokchung District Boxing Association (MDBA) was formed by likeminded sports personalities in Mokokchung, especially those in the field of Martial Arts and senior boxers.

The aims and objectives of the MDBA is to train the youngsters in the field of sports, to look beyond the confines of the district and the state, and to excel in the national and international levels.

The MDBA also envisages to inculcate in youngsters the essence of self-discipline, the art of wellbeing, the importance of healthy living and most of all, the importance of maintaining a healthy lifestyle as a responsible citizen through a balanced life of body, mind and soul.

According to a press release, the need for starting the MDBA was brought up after much deliberation and discussions.

The sports personalities of Mokokchung strongly stressed the need for a boxing association, the need for bringing up the youngsters through sports and also to promote the art of boxing in the society.

The MDBA has recognized the un-

tapped talents among the youths – both boys and girls – in Mokokchung society, and the need for providing a platform to hone their talents through the disciplined art of boxing.

The ultimate aim of the MDBA is to train up the youngsters and make them professional boxers in the hope that one day they would represent the nation in the Olympic boxing competition.

The MDBA will be organizing free boxing clinics within the next few months where all the boxing enthusiasts irrespective of age, sex or community can take part and avail the training from certified trainers. In this connection, the MDBA has invited all aspiring boxers and boxing enthusiasts to contact the association for registration and coaching.

The MDBA has already roped in renowned sports personalities in the core team; prominent among them are senior citizen and bodybuilder Subong Longkumer, veteran sportsperson & former bureaucrat, Meren Paul ,and conservationist and martial artist, C Tia Longkumer as the senior advisor of the Association, and also entrepreneur & boxing enthusiast, Merang Longkumer as the treasurer.

MDBA office bearers

President: Imkummeren Jamir Vice President: Rongsentoshi Jamir General Secretary: Aolong Imchen Asst General Secretary: Bendangtemsu Ozukum Treasurer: Merang Longkumer

Chakhroma Sports Association Meeting DiMAPur, OcTOber 2 (MexN): The Chakhroma Sports Association will be convening a meeting on October 4, 9:00 am at the CPO Hall Chümoukedima. A press release informing this requested all office bearers of CSA, representatives of Group -A, representatives of Group -B, representatives of Group -c and representatives of Group -D to attend the meeting without fail.

17th NSF Martyrs’ Memorial Trophy Zodiac, Naga Hospital, Faith, Phesama enter 2nd round KOhiMA, OcTOber 2 (MexN): Zodiac FC, Naga Hospital Colony YO, Faith SC Dimapur and Phesama SU moved to the second round after registering wins in their respective matches on Saturday at the ongoing 17th NSF Martyrs’ Memorial Trophy here at Kohima Local Ground.

Zodiac FC defeated Furious XI 1-0 with the winning goal coming through Ketoulhou in 23rd minute.

In second match, Naga Hospital Colony YO edged Falcon FC Chiechama 2-1.

Neivisalie opened the account for Naga Hospital in the 12th minute before Khri-

elavotuo equalized in the next minute for Falcon FC. Lhouselie grabbed the winner for Naga Hospital Colony.

In the third match, Faith SC Dimapur defeated Patkai FC 3-2 via tie-breaker after the match ended in a goalless draw in the stipulated time.

Phesama SU overpowered Liangmai FC 4-2 via tie break in the last match of the day.

October 3 Matches 1st match: Danger FC Vs Kigwema SU @9:30 am 2nd match: Headwinds FC Chiechama Vs Govt. Polytechnic Kohima @ 11:00 am 3rd match: Chiiziema Youth FC Vs Meriema YO @ 12:30 pm 4th match: WASU Vs Pfiitseromi YC @ 2:00 pm

LONDON, OcTOber 2 (reuTers): Something was always likely to give when the Premier League's two unbeaten sides met at White Hart Lane and Tottenham Hotspur swept aside Manchester City 2-0 to inflict Pep Guardiola's first defeat as the visitors' manager.

The win moved secondplaced Tottenham one point behind City at the top.

Elsewhere, sixth-placed Manchester United also slipped up as they drew 1-1 with Stoke City, while Leicester and Southampton shared a goalless draw.

City, who had not dropped a point in their previous six games, went behind when Aleksandar Kolarov diverted a cross from Danny Rose past his own keeper on nine minutes.

Dele Alli added a second after good work from Son Heung-min and, with City failing to cope with Spurs' pressing and pace, the home side also had an Erik Lamela penalty saved

by Claudio Bravo.

No doubt regular spotkick taker Harry Kane would have done better,

Dele Alli (right) scores Tottenham Hotspur's second goal against Manchester City at White Hart Lane on October 2, 2016. (AFP Photo/Glyn Kirk)

but in every other respect Spurs coped well without their striker as South Korea's Son produced another dazzling performance.

By contrast, City struggled without their own missing man, Kevin De Bruyne, who had inspired their scintillating start to the season.

Gardiola was gracious

in defeat, admitting Spurs had been the better side.

"We were little late in all aspects. We could not have so many chances, in many aspects they were better than us," he said.

"They are sharper for the second ball, in England you have to control that.

Football is 90 minutes, we had a good start but we

didn't have the game. We had problems to control the game."

Manchester United also had a frustrating afternoon as Stoke registered their first point at Old Trafford since 1989 when Joe Allen popped up late to slot home the equaliser in a 1-1 draw. His second goal in consecutive games moved

India fight back to take massive lead

KOLKATA, OcTOber 2 (reuTers): Rohit Sharma's masterful 82 and a seventh-wicket stand of 103 runs with Wriddhiman Saha put India firmly in the driver's seat against New Zealand in the second test on Sunday after the hosts' second innings had got off to a wobbly start.

At stumps on the third day, Saha (39 not out) and Bhuvneshwar Kumar (eight) were at the crease for the hosts, who lead the three-match series 1-0 and will reclaim top spot in the test rankings from Pakistan with a win at Eden Gardens.

India reached 227 for eight in their second innings for an overall lead of 339, a tall chase already for the touring side on a deteriorating pitch.

Matt Henry and Trent Boult had seemingly resurrected New Zealand's hopes in the second session with some inspired fast bowling after India wrapped up the touring side's first innings for 204 in the morning for a handy lead.

Henry, who picked up three wickets in India's first innings, added another three to his tally, with Boult picking up two more as India were reduced to 106 for six.

India opener Murali Vijay (seven) fell to Henry in the first over after lunch, while the right-arm fast bowler returned in his next to claim the wicket of Cheteshwar Pujara (four), India's top scorer in the first innings with 87.

Shikhar Dhawan (17), who survived a brutal opening spell before lunch from Boult when he was twice struck on his left hand, was out leg before to the left-arm paceman.

India's Shikhar Dhawan (R) attempts unsuccessfully to run out New Zealand's Bradley-John Watling. (Reuters Photo)

FIGHTBACK Ajinkya Rahane (one) did not last long either, reducing India to 43-4, and it was left to captain Virat Kohli (45) and Rohit to rescue India with a fifth-wicket stand of 48.

Kohli looked in good touch before he was out leg before to a Boult delivery that stayed low and went under his bat.

Ravichandran Ashwin (five) was also out leg before to left-arm spinner Mitchell Santner, who later sent back Rohit and Ravindra Jadeja (six) in one over.

Ashwin's dismissal brought Rohit and Saha together and the duo then batted India into a commanding position.

Earlier, resuming on 128-7, New Zealand's Jeetan Patel (47) and BJ Watling (25) compiled a fighting eighth-wicket stand of 60

before the former fell trying to slog off-spinner Ashwin's first ball of the day.

Patel, who had played his last test in January 2013, hit nine fours in his run-a-ball innings and, with wicketkeeper-batsman Watling, kept India at bay for more than an hour in the first session while compiling his best score.

The 36-year-old was given out leg before against Jadeja on 47 but was reprieved after replays showed the left-arm spinner had overstepped.

With his maiden fifty one hit away, Patel, whose 47 was New Zealand's highest individual score in the innings, decided to go for a boundary on a flighted delivery from Ashwin but only managed a top edge that was caught by Mohammed Shami.

the visitors off the bottom of the table above Sunderland and eased some of the pressure on manager Mark Hughes.

O nce again Jose Mourinho chose to start Wayne Rooney on the bench, bringing him on in a double substitution with Anthony Martial. Within two minutes United were ahead, although it was the Frenchman, not England's record scorer, who netted.

Despite the result, which left United three points worse off than at the same stage last season under Louis van Gaal, Mourinho said it was United's "best performance of the season".

"It was much better than against Leicester (when United won 4-1 last week). It could have been 3-0 or 4-0 at half time, 6-0 at the end of the game, but the result was 1-1. But that's football."

Leicester City drew 0-0 at home to Southampton, who have now gone six games without conceding a goal. Charlie Austin came closest to scoring, hitting the post with a first-half effort.

BCCI rejects several key reform recommendations MuMbAi, OcTOber 2 (reuTers): The Indian cricket board (BCCI) has rejected some of the Supreme Court's key recommendations aimed at administrative reform, a move that could bring sanctions from the country's highest judicial body. The Court accepted in July most of the recommendations of the Lodha Committee, a three-member panel it set up to look into the operations of the world's richest cricket board, which is run by politicians and businessmen and has been criticized for a perceived lack of transparency.

In their report, former chief justice of India RM Lodha and two of his colleagues recommended age and tenure restrictions for top officials, as well as banning them from serving successive terms.

The BCCI, after a marathon special general meeting on Saturday, said in a statement it had adopted "important recommendations" made by the committee but made no mention of the age and tenure recommendations nor a "one state/ one vote" policy.

"Wherever they (members) find legal challenges and practical difficulties, they have given their viewpoints and have not accepted those recommendations," BCCI President Anurag Thakur told reporters.

The BCCI said it would not be able to provide a 15-day gap between the India team's matches and the Indian Premier League Twenty20 tournament in 2017, as per the recommendations, as the Champions Trophy in England is scheduled around the same time.

Thakur said a detailed report would be sent to the Lodha Committee and submitted to the Supreme Court, which has scheduled the next hearing in the case for Thursday.

Ricciardo joy follows Hamilton woe in Malaysian GP sePANG, OcTOber 2 (reuTers): Daniel Ricciardo claimed an elusive maiden win of the season at a dramatic Formula One Malaysian Grand Prix on Sunday, the Australian handed victory when a raceleading Lewis Hamilton retired with a blown engine.

Ricciardo was shadowed across the line by his 19-year-old Red Bull team mate Max Verstappen, a result that gave the former champion team a first onetwo finish since the 2013 season-ending Brazilian Grand Prix in their dominant heyday.

Nico Rosberg finished third for Mercedes, fighting back from 21st after being spun around by Sebastian Vettel at the start and also collecting a 10-second time penalty for causing a collision with Kimi Raikkonen in the other Ferrari.

The result prevented Mercedes from wrapping up a third straight constructors' title at the home

race for title sponsor Petronas but allowed Rosberg to extend his championship lead over team mate Hamilton to 23 points with five races remaining.

The Briton, who kept clear of the chaos unfolding behind him to build on a dominant pole, was comfortably on course to score a 50th career win when his engine exploded in a burst flames, with 16 circuits of the 56-lap race to run.

"I just can't believe that there are eight Mercedes cars and only my engines are the ones that have been going this year," the 31-year-old triple world champion, who also suffered a series of reliability woes earlier this season, told reporters.

"These next five races, I know me and my mechanics have got it in us but who knows what those next engines that I have are going to do," the visibly disappointed Briton added.

'SHOEY' CELEBRATION Ricciardo, who lost a

his race immediately, and prompting the first of several virtual safety car periods.

From that point on the race was finely poised strategically with Verstappen initially gambling on a twostop strategy as Hamilton and Ricciardo opted for one less tyre change. The Red Bull pair engaged in a lively tussle of their own in the second half of the grand

prix, racing side-by-side before Ricciardo gained an advantage, until they both pitted one last time after Hamilton's retirement.

Raikkonen finished fourth for Ferrari after battling Rosberg for the final podium spot, the Finn unable to take advantage of the penalty handed to his rival after the German clattered into him while overtaking.

Red Bull's Daniel Ricciardo of Australia (C), Red Bull's Max Verstappen of the Netherlands and Mercedes' Nico Rosberg of Germany celebrate on the podium. (Reuters Photo)

certain victory to his Mercedes rival at the Monaco Grand Prix in May due to a bungled pitstop, was more than happy to accept his good fortune in Malaysia.

"It obviously went the other way at Monaco, so I'll take this today," Ricciardo said after marking

his fourth career win by drinking champagne from his boot in his now famous 'shoey' celebration.

"No hard feelings to Lewis but I'll definitely take the win," added the Australian, who last won at the 2014 Belgian Grand Prix and had claimed four po-

diums in the last five races.

There was no evidence of the misfortune that would befall Hamilton at the start when the Briton pulled clear from pole, keeping the lead off the line ahead of his team mate and through the first corner.

Behind him, though,

there was a tremendous battle for position with Verstappen and Vettel fighting for the same piece of road only for the Ferrari to tag the back of Rosberg's Mercedes that pushed the championship leader into a spin. The damage from the collision broke Vettel's suspension, ending

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